Orland Luminary Ceremony: Brighten up Orland’s shortest days with a little candle and community cheer on Saturday December 20th. Put a luminary in your yard, in front of your house, or help others place luminaries throughout the Village and along Castine Road starting at 2:15pm on Saturday December 20th at the Old Fire Station located at 91 School House Road Orland. Dress warmly, wear bright visible clothing and bring seasonal/solstice cheer. Snacks afterwards at a location to be determined. For more information please contact Alvion Kimball at [email protected] or the Orland Town Office.              

Fire Station Topping Ceremony

” A topping off ceremony” for the new Orland Fire Station will be conducted at the site off Gray Meadow Road on August 16th at 3:00 PM. A topping off ceremony, also known as a topping out ceremony, is a tradition that celebrates the completion of a building’s structural phase during construction. It’s usually held when the final beam is placed on top of the structure, and can include other traditions and symbolism:   The ceremony is open to the public.  The site is between the Orland Transfer Station and the Salt Shed.  Members of the public wishing to attend should park either in front of the Salt Shed or along Gray Meadow Road.