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Members of the MCHP Class of 2019 are: Nursing Program: Sarah Beal, Holly Benner, Kristina Blake, Rylie Blanchet, Britney Blodgett, Renata Boisvert, Clara Bolduc, Chivette Breton, Rielly Bryant, Kailey Bubier, Nicole Burnham, Christine Candage-Currier, Mikaela Carey, Kelly Carver, Summer Cavallaro, Steven Churchill, Krysta Clark, Craig Crosby, Lecia Curtis, Jessica Davis, Julie Davis, Kevin Davis, Dakasha Desrosiers, Jamie Deweese, Katie Edwards,

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Positive Change Lisbon announces the 11th annual Lisbon Concerts in the Park series

Lisbon Concerts in the Park, a program of Positive Change Lisbon, is thrilled to announce our lineup for the 11th season of free outdoor concerts each Sunday night at The Pavilion at Marion T. Morse Park, 18 School Street, Lisbon Maine, from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. This series features food truck vendors and a new community playground. Bring a chair, bring a friend, come out and have a wonderful time and enjoy a fantastic variety of music! Positive Change Lisbon exists to bring together the resources of business people, local government and citizens, partnering together in a positive environment, to improve the image of our community. For more information visit us on Facebook. Our season begins with the Annual Moxie Concert in the Park on July 13th, Saturday night of the Moxie Festival when Androscoggin Bank Presents Twyce Shy – 80’s Hair Band Tribute show. If lately you’ve been reminiscing about a time when

guitar solos wailed, vocalist soared, and a rhythm section shook the very ground you stood on, then get ready to take a step back in time. “Maine’s best 80’s hard rock cover band” is how the quintet rockers “Twyce Shy” bill themselves, and they couldn’t be more right. With a selection of the best “hair band” songs you love and remember, top shelf musicianship, and a pro sound and light show; Twyce Shy delivers a one-two punch worthy of their disclaimer. On July 21st The Beatles Tribute band “Studio Two” takes you back to the days of the Fab Four. Studio Two is a headlining Beatles tribute band, comprised of Berklee Alumni who focus on the most exciting, energetic period of The Beatles — the early years. Choosing from a catalog of songs from their club and touring performances, Studio Two captures all of the excitement and danceable 50’s and 60’s Rock ‘n’ Roll songs The Beatles helped popularize. All of this is done

in period correct attire and equipment. You will be transported in time! On July 28th, Frank’s Restaurant presents national recording artist Parker Millsap. Hailed by Elton John as one of the best acts he’s even seen, Oklahoma native Parker Millsap is quickly making a name for himself with his captivating live performances, soulful sound, and character-driven narratives. He’s had a string of highlights in recent years including his network television debut on Conan, a performance with Elton John at the Apple Music Festival in London, an Austin City Limits taping and an Americana Music Association nomination for Album of the Year. He has also received praise from The New York Times, The Boston Globe, LA Times, Austin Chronicle and Rolling Stone to name a few. Parker’s newest album, Other Arrangements, finds him taking bold steps in new directions. Associated press

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says “Parker Millsap rocks harder than ever on his fourth album.” And Rolling Stone calls Other Arrangements Parker’s “tightest, sharpest and most infectious set of songs to date.” On August 4th, the sounds of the Big Band Era come alive with the Saco River Jazz Ensemble. This is a non-profit community big band ensemble that is based in the Buxton/Hollis area. A “Big Band with a Mission”, they provide purpose-driven entertainment for seniors, especially those with Alzheimer’s and other dementia diseases. They also believe in passing on a love of big band music to the next generation, our band members range from 15 years old to 60+. Saco River Jazz Ensemble plays music from the big band era of the 1930’s, 40’s, and 50’s, featuring music from Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, and many others. Vocalist Marissa Sheltra currently resides in the Portland area, teaching theater at the local high school, and directing the oneact plays. August 11th brings the

rock sounds of Lisbon Native Candie Tremblay and Fighting Fiction. Fighting Fiction is a modern pop/rock band based out of Portland, Maine. Featuring local native Candie Tremblay on lead vocals, Andy Demmons on Lead guitar/vocals, Josh Prescott on Bass, and Tyler Arnold on drums. FF has been keeping busy playing Festivals, apres ski, bars and private parties all over New England coming up on 2 years. FF Plays 90’s rock, reggae and top 40. Along with a selection of originals. Roxy By Proxy takes the stage on Aug. 18th. Roxy by Proxy, formed in October 2018, and is comprised of well seasoned professional musicians including Brandi DiRenzo vocals, Jeff Bineau drums, Scott Powers bass, Neil James guitar and Keys. From Journey and Bon Jovi, to Shania Twain and Chris Stapleton, Evanescence, to Lady GaGa and Bruno mars. This lineup gets it done. Sing dance, and have fun, it’s what they are all about! Closing out the season on

Aug. 25th is Country Week featuring Hollis Hollow. Filling the void for boot stompin’, hootin’, hollerin’, laughin’, dancin’, fun! This band really nails it. Together, Andi Fawcett and Clay “Bonks” Plunk can sing the souls off your old pair a’ boots. Guitarist Masa Takahashi is proof that A.I. Humanoid Robotic Technology is far more advanced than we could ever imagine and, rounding out the low end, and giving the band that warm, down home family feel, Chris Fawcett, AKA “Brother”, on bass. Their catalogue of tunes will keep you movin’ all night. A handful of slow tunes, so you can snuggle up to your honey and a bunch of rockin’ favorites, old and new that you can dance and sing along too. Covering tunes by Chris Stapleton, Miranda Lambert, Fleetwood Mac, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Tyler Childers and more, Hollis Hollow aims to please. With a diverse and extremely talented lineup, there sure to be something for everyone in Lisbon this summer.

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Chris Ventimiglia first entered his craft American light lager into a national competition three years ago. Out of 488 beers, Ventimiglia’s recipe came second in show. He immediately called up his life long friend and business partner, Russell Voss, to celebrate his success. At the time, the duo had hopes of opening a restaurant in town. That idea was scrapped when Voss tasted the award-winning, ‘Flagship’ beer. He knew Ventimiglia had created a drink that was worth sharing; The plans for a brewery were born. Admittedly, breaking into the beer industry in Maine, with 140 breweries in the state may prove challenging. But the team is marketing towards a niche in the craft industry, light lager. “80% of the world drinks light lager and there isn’t really a craft option for people. It makes sense for us to come up with a craft version,” Voss said. Three years later, NU Brewery, located on 437 Lewiston Rd in New Gloucester, opened its doors on June 22nd. Seven beers are on tap, including their Flagship lager, an IPA, and an English Pale Ale. “We’re trying to brand the light lager but we

have all the other crafts,” said Ventimiglia. “So you know, there’s something for everyone.” They’re also serving up a barley wine for non beer drinkers. Ventimiglia’s ability to make high quality beers hails from his culinary background. Working as a chef manager for 22 years, he learned how to reverse engineer recipes, starting with a flavor combination in mind and working backwards until the finished product matches his imagined. “On the craft beer scene what you see is they have a crafty design for that beer or a crafty name for that beer,” said Ventimiglia. “But if you don’t have a quality product behind all that then what’s the point.” Voss refers to his partners talents as the “creative genius,” side of the business. Ventimiglia’s vision helped to design the most impressive part of the former forestry service shop, the brew room. Equipped with 17 tanks, the Flagship lager is set to ship out to Costa Rica and California at the end of a 13 month plan. Educational classes will be offered at the brewery, teaching members of the community about the science behind crafting and how the

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Funny things kids say! Submit this form with your Funniest Thing Kids Say conversation. Winners chosen randomly from entries that include this form and a submitted conversation.

When my granddaughter was around four-years-old, I was babysitting her while she was outside playing. All of a sudden the wind started blowing. She came running in all excited, and said, “Gram, I think there’s a TOMATO coming!” The TV newscasters had been talking about tornadoes! So cute! – Judy LeBroke, Norway

While out for a drive recently, our four-and-ahalf-year-old grandson had fallen asleep. We happened to drive by a friends house and stopped a few minutes. Our grandson woke up and said he was too sweaty to talk right now. After we left, he said “MeMe, its all your fault that I am really sweaty because you had to have such a long conversation and

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keep talking!” — Sandy Reynolds, Vassalboro. I was scolding my sevenyear-old granddaughter; with her hand on hip, looking right me in the eye, she said, “But Gram, you always say nobody’s perfect.” - Vivian Mancine, Auburn On Father’s Day, our son, his fiancé, our 2 year-old grandson, Jaxson, and his 10 year-old sister, Alexis, came over. The

kids gave my husband a large container of Tic Tacs. Jaxson came into the house and wanted to give PaPa his TicTacs. I told him, “PaPa doesn’t have his teeth in his mouth.” He looked at me and pointed to his own teeth and said “I have teeth.” I laughed so hard. A while later they were getting ready to leave, so they told Jaxson to say Happy Father’s Day to PaPa. He yells as he’s leaving, “Happy Father’s Day Grammy!” We all laughed at that. – Grammy Lapointe, Auburn

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By Fred Cicetti Q. I retired and moved from northern Minnesota to Florida. I was wondering if there is any way someone in the Sunshine State can get hypothermia. A. Hypothermia occurs when your body doesn’t maintain a normal temperature, which is about 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit. When your core temperature drops to 95 degrees, you are suffering from hypothermia, which can be lethal. Can your internal temperature drop to 95 or below

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in Florida? Yes. You can get hypothermia in an air-conditioned environment. It can strike you if you are soaked in the rain on a cool, windy day, or if you fall into chilly water. Water colder than 70º F can begin to cause hypothermia quickly. People older than 65 years are especially vulnerable to hypothermia because they tend to suffer from illnesses or take medications that interfere with regulating body temperature. Also, older adults often produce less body heat because of a slower metabolism and less physical activity. Seniors make up about half of the annual fatalities from hypothermia in the United States. Low body temperature impairs the brain, so hypothermia is especially dangerous because its victims may not

know they’re in trouble. Severe hypothermia eventually leads to cardiac and respiratory failure, then death. Hypothermia comes on gradually. Shivering is a common and obvious sign. Shivering is a natural response that increases muscle cell activity and generates heat, but shivering alone does not mean you have hypothermia. Healthcare professionals recommend looking for “umbles,” too. These are stumbles, mumbles, fumbles and grumbles. Watch for these specific symptoms — confusion or sleepiness; slowed, slurred speech; shallow breathing; weak pulse or low blood pressure; changes in behavior such as apathy; change in appearance such as pale skin; poor body control or slow reaction times. If you suspect someone has

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‘Paris to Pittsburgh’ documentary screening July 18 in Auburn AUBURN — The First Universalist Church will host a screening of “Paris to Pittsburgh” — an Emmy and Golden Globe winning documentary narrated by Rachel Brosnahan — Thursday, July 18, from 5:30 to 7 p..m at the church, 169 Pleasant St. “Paris to Pittsburgh” is narrated by Rachel Brosnahan. From coastal cities to America’s heartland, “Paris to Pittsburgh” celebrates how Americans are demand-

ing and developing real solutions in the face of climate change. As the weather grows more deadly and destructive, they aren’t waiting on Washington to act. The screening will be followed by a panel discussion about climate action in Maine including Kristine Corey, energy efficiency coordinator at AmeriCorps; Stephanie Miles, advocacy coordinator from Maine Conservation

Alliance; and Jill McLaughlin, marketing and outreach coordinator for ReVision Energy. This free event is co-hosted by Auburn UU Social Justice, with AmeriCorps, Maine Partnership for Environmental Stewardship and Maine Conservation Alliance. Light refreshments will be provided. For more information, contact kristine.corey@ maine.edu.

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LEWISTON — Lewiston Municipal Federal Credit union, in partnership with the Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger, helped to raise money as part of the 2018 campaign, recently donating $600 to The Store Next Door Project at Lewiston High School. The SND Project provides food and other basic tangible goods, academic support, emotional support and service referrals for students living within Lewiston in all grades. Jamie Caouette, Store Next Door Project representative accepting the funds, works closely with the students and other volunteers. She provides ongoing support and expertise to homeless youth and parenting students by helping them find resources to fulfill basic needs. For those with no insurance, Caouette can assist them with getting insurance and other essential supports to help improve their overall wellbeing.

Caouette has been a case-manager for almost 10 years and is passionate in her work helping young people. She often can be found at public speaking engagements sharing her knowledge of homeless youth needs, programs and services and is a volunteer on the Parenting Teen Advisory Board and The Human

Trafficking Collaborative; she is a certified Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper. Lewiston Municipal Federal Credit Union is celebrating its 75th anniversary, serves the employees of Lewiston, Auburn, Lewiston schools, Auburn schools, Lewiston Housing Authority, and their families.

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Spring & Summer SPECTACULAR How to maintain your gas grill Grilling is a wildly popular way to cook meals. According to a 2018 survey from The Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association, 70 percent of adults in the United States owned a grill in 2017, while 80 percent of Canadians could make that same claim. While grill ownership figures have remained relatively steady over the last 20 years, spending on grills has been on the rise and industry-wide revenue is expected to reach $7.2 billion by 2022. Such figures illustrate that grills have become increasingly significant investments. The HPBA survey found that gas grills are the most popular type of grill, and adults investing in a new gas grill would be wise to protect such investments by learning how to maintain them. Weber®, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of gas grills, offers the following maintenance tips to gas grill owners who want their grills to keep cooking great meals for years to come. · Clean the outside of the grill lid. A paper towel and some cleaner can help gas grill owners keep their grills looking good on the outside. If your grill has a porcelain-coated lid, use glass cleaner. Stainless steel cleaner can be applied to stainless steel lids. When cleaning a stainless steel grill, use a microfiber towel and buff with the grain instead of against it for the best results. · Don’t overlook the side tables. Many people love gas grills because the side tables provide a great place to place cooking utensils or spices and other special ingredients. Keeping these tables clean can prevent the formation of potentially harmful bacteria and also

maintain the appearance of the grill. Use a microfiber towel and stainless steel cleaner, again making sure to buff with the grain, if cleaning a stainless steel side table. Tables made of thermoset plastic can be cleaned using a mild dish detergent and warm water. · Don’t shy away from cleaning the cook box. The cook box can seem like an intimidating part to clean, but Weber notes that it’s actually quite simple to maintain the cook box. Wait until the grill is completely cool before you carefully remove the cooking grates and Flavorizer bars. Then use a stainless steel brush to brush all excess grease and debris into the bottom tray. Once all of that is in the tray, it’s easily discarded. · Burn off leftover residue. Let heat help you when trying to remove stubborn food debris from your grill. Turn all burners on high for 15 minutes before grilling. As the temperatures rise, any remaining debris will turn to ash, making it easy to remove using a stainless steel brush. Maintaining a gas grill can help it ensure it’s around to cook delicious meals for years to come.

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Complete these home improvements over the weekend Home improvement projects ramp up when the weather warms up, as homeowners channel the rejuvenating feelings of spring and tackle their home to-do lists. Large-scale renovations can greatly affect a home, but smaller projects can yield impressive results and be completed over the course of a single weekend. If time is of the essence, these weekend or one-day projects may satisfy homeowners’ desires to fix up their homes. · Create an accent wall. Painting a focal wall in a home can create a serious impact. The bonus is it will not take as long or require as many materials as painting an entire room. Accent walls frequently feature a bold color, so decide on placement and tackle this project in less than a day. · Install stair runners. Dress up hardwood stairs with decorative carpet runners. Runners come in elongated pieces of carpeting or individual pieces that can be placed on each step. If carpeting doesn’t fit with the

home’s design, painting individual stair treads also can create visual appeal. · Dress up the entryway. An entryway is a guest’s first impression of a home. Many entryways can use a minor overhaul, both inside and outside. Paint the front door a different color so it pops from the curb. Install a new mailbox or decorative house numbers. A new welcome mat can change the look as well. Inside, consider laying a new floor. Resilient vinyl tiles come in many different patterns and can mimic the look of wood, travertine or marble. Installing a floor can take a day or two. · Install a new faucet. Instantly improve a kitchen or a bathroom with new fixtures. New faucets can provide aesthetic appeal and lowflow faucets can help conserve water. · Create a gallery on the staircase. Gather and arrange framed photos, artwork or wall accents so that they ascend the wall of a staircase. This creates a designer touch and can dress up an often barren area of wall space.

· Install a fresh light fixture. Improve drab spaces with a little illumination. Better Homes & Gardens suggests replacing an existing fixture with something new and vibrant. If hanging a new fixture is not within one’s skill set, free-standing table or floor lamps also can cast a new glow on a space. · Add molding. Molding can add instant aesthetic appeal to a room. Molding is appropriate near the floor, at the top of walls where they meet the ceiling, or even midwall as a chair rail. Some homeowners like to create framed molding on walls in formal living spaces. · Update kitchen or bathroom hardware. Replacing hardware is a fast and easy project, but one that can have immediate impact. Swap out tired or outdated hardware for newer brushed metals and more impactful shapes and designs. Home renovations do not need to take weeks or months. Many projects can be completed over the course of a weekend.

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MOVIE REVIEW

Auburn Public Library features Fun Run Band and lots of fun

’Shaft’ back into the game. Unlike the other movies, which have a gritty and dramatic tone, this one chooses to take on a lighter and comedic tone to differentiate itself from what was done before. One may see this as an attempt to parody the ‘70s original with a current generation perspective, but that’s not the case. It’s more of a humorous coming-ofage story of a young generation clashing yet still learn with the values of the older generation. The character dynamic helps drive this story and it pays off by the end. Much of the humor is good, while other parts don’t land. There are also some moments of violence that sometimes clash with the humor. But everything’s structured fairly and whatever flaws it has is overcome by the entertainment value. The climax is much more action-oriented with frantic gunplay and lots of bullets flying. By the end, you’ll imagine yourself walking down the streets of New York to the sweet sounds of Isaac Hayes’

na Hall), J.J. (Jessie T. Usher) hopes not to follow in the footsteps of his estranged father ,detective John Shaft (Samuel L. Jackson). Now as a rookie FBI analyst, he takes on a personal mission to figure out the mysterious death of a childhood friend from a drug overdose. After figuring out that it was actually murder, he turns to his father for help, even though the two of them have their differences in handling the case. The old Shaft handles street justice his own way that made him a legend in Harlem. Still, the two of them gather enough clues together to figure out the motive behind the murder. With the help of J.J.’s crush, Sasha (Alexandra Shipp), he figures out that it’s somehow linked to a new mosque being built in Manhattan. However, Shaft also believes it has something to do with a drug lord he’s been trying to go after for nearly 30 years. When things do get crazy, they’re going to need another Shaft on their side when Grandad John Shaft (Richard Roundtree) is ready to get

Lucas Allen (Warner Bros. Pictures/ New Line Cinema) Though dated by today’s standards, Gordon Parks’ 1971 film “Shaft” not only jumpstarted the blaxploitation genre of that decade, but also opened the doors for African-American actors and directors. After two sequels, a short-lived TV series and the 2000 semi-remake/sequel, the new “Shaft” attempts to revive the franchise for a new generation. It’s directed by Tim Story, director of the “Ride Along” movies,and it’s co-produced and co-written by Kenya Barris, the creator of the hit TV series “Black-ish.” After growing up with single mother Maya (Regi-

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iconic theme song. Jackson’s first-time playing Shaft in 19 years is just as cool and incredible as ever. With the added humor, he also brings a level of charisma he’s most known for. Also, Roundtree surprisingly maintains his coolness at the age of 76, especially when handling some of the action. Usher brings some likability to a character who’s basic schtick is being a millennial caught in an old-school world of crimefighting. Hall also has some good scenes with Jackson thanks to their genuine chemistry. 2019’s “Shaft” may seem like a big departure from its previous incarnations, but it still has the power to be as cool as ever. And while we still have our superheroes, there is always one like Shaft who doesn’t need a cape or superpowers to be amazing. THE MOVIE’S RATING: R (for pervasive language, violence, sexual content, some drug material, and brief nudity) THE CRITIC’S RATING: 3.25 Stars (Out of Four)

By Bill Van Tassel AUBURN — The Kindie rock band Fun Run recently performed at the Auburn Library as part of APL’s summer reading program for children. Kindie is a style of children’s music that the songwriter/performer gears toward kids under age 10. Fun Run features the husband/wife team of Zach and Mia Reinstein of Turner. The couple are teachers in Buckfield; Mia is a librarian and Zach’s focus is special education. Both musicians play a variety of stringed instruments, including a bou-

zouki, popular with Irish, Turkish and Greek musical groups. The Reinsteins chose Fun Run as the duo’s name while their children were participating in the Lewiston/Auburn Triple Crown’s Fun Run. Their current show is “The Traveler’s Story,” about a young girl’s adventurous travels where her encounters are musically enhanced by popular children’s songs and original songs written by the Reinsteins. The young audience is encouraged to sing and even dance as the kids happily did at the June 27 performance at the Auburn library.

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MAINE NEWS CALENDAR JULY July 8-12 — 'Moose on the Loose' summer camp, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., for children entering pre-K through sixth grade; Auburn United Methodist Church, 439 Park Ave., Auburn, 207-782-3972. July 11-13 — Friends of Norway Memorial Library annual book sale, Norway Grange Hall, 15 Whitman St., 2-6 p.m. Thursday, Friday; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, 207-743-5309. July 12 — “Mad Science,” 10:30 a.m., Oakland Public Library, 18 Church St., Oakland, 207-465-7533. July 12 — The Table Free Friday Fun Night featuring a cook out dinner with s’mores and lawn games, 6 to 8 p.m., Norway Grange, 15 Whitman St., Norway, 207461-3093 or aaturnleft3@ gmail.com. July 13 — Randolph United Methodist Church community yard sale, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., to benefit church fuel fund, 16 Asbury St., 207-582-5188. July 13 — Mr. Harley and The Strollers,11 a.m., for all ages, free, open to public, Community Center for All Seasons, 1 Center Road, Belgrade, 207-495-3508. July 13 — Rangeley Public Library Book & Bake Sale, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., parking lot across from the library, 7 Lake St., Rangeley, 207-864-5529. July 13 — Hiram Historical Society meeting (1 p.m.), program on “Vacationland: Growth and Development of Tourism in Maine,” 1:30 p.m., Great Ossipee Museum, 20 Historical Ridge, Hiram, 207-615-4390. July 13 — Field hockey teams from area high schools will be fundraising for 'Battle for Breast Cancer,’ 2 to 8 p.m., hosted by Franklin Memorial Hospital at Thomas College, 180 West River Road,Waterville, 207-7792555. July 13 — Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust "Stories and S’mores" for families with children 4-6, 5 p.m., Maine Forestry Museum, walk, story and snack, www. rlht.org/get-involoved/calendar. July 13 — Canton Bicentennial Committee 2nd annual Summer Margarita Party Fundraiser, Canton Boat Launch/Canton Caboose Ice Cream area, 5-7 p.m. free admission, open to public; follow on Facebook or visit www.1821canton2021.org. July 13 — Back Woods Road performs at Music in the Park series, Jay, 6 p.m. French Falls Park, 28 French Falls Lane. Chicken BBQ to support series before show,

buy tickets at the Town Office or Otis Credit Union. July 14 — Bridgton Historical Society vintage baseball presentation by members of the Dirigo Vintage Baseball Club, 2 p.m. Gibbs Avenue Museum, off Main Street across from fires station, Bridgton, bridgtonhistory.org. July 14 — Readfield Union Meeting House, 22 Church Road, Readfield, free television production involving six local performers, 2 p.m.; about 250 audience members needed. For information and instructions, call 207-685-4662. July 15 — Apollo Moon Landing program, 2 to 3 p.m., Androscoggin Room, Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St., Auburn, dcleveland@auburnpubliclibrary. org July 15 — Maine Crime Writers Build a Mystery, 6 p.m., Belgrade Public Library, 124 Depot Road, Belgrade, with Maureen Milliken, Kate Flora, Sandra Neilly construct a mystery with input from the audience, 207-495-3508. July 15 — Lynn Deeves with Robby Coffin, Poland Spring Preservation Society Sunset Concerts at the Gazebo, 6:30 p.m., 640 Maine St., Poland, if it rains, in All Souls Chapel, free, open to public, donations welcome. July 16 — “3-2-1 Blast Off” by Mad Science of Maine, 10 a.m., free open to public, for ages K-6th grade, Community Center for All Seasons, 1 Center Drive, Belgrade, 207-495-3508. July 16 — Artist Judy Schuppien leads plein-air painting workshop hosted by the Kennebec Land Trust, 3 p.m., Eastern River Preserve, Pittston, registration required by July 11, call KLT, 207377-3848, KBrewer@tklt. org. July 16 — Gawler Family Trio at Union Meeting House, Readfield, part of the Meet Me At The Meeting House Summer Series, 7 p.m., $10, at the door or Brown Paper Tickets, 207685-4662, unionmeetinghouse.org. July 16 — Adam Fisher, of Maine State Archives, “Here’s to Skowhegan’s Trouble Makers," explores Skowhegan women who struggled for women’s legal right to vote in the 1920s, 7-9 p.m., Margaret Chase Smith Library, 56 Norridgewock Road, Skowhegan. July 17 — Greater Androscoggin Humane Society pet wellness clinics, including free vaccines, microchips and pet food, with follow up booster dates: noon to 2 p.m., boosters Aug. 14, noon

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July 20 — Pie supper and dessert, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Winthrop United Methodist Church, 58 Main St., Winthrop. July 22 — Annie Clark, Poland Spring Preservation Society Sunset Concerts at the Gazebo, 6:30 p.m., 640 Maine St., Poland, if it rains, in All Souls Chapel, free, open to public, donations welcome. July 23-26 — Plein air workshop with George Van Hook for all media, sponsored by Rangeley Friends of the Arts, rangeleyarts.org, 207-864-5000. July 24 — Sebago-Long Lake Music Festival performs “Healing Through Music,” 45-minute chamber music concert, 3:30 p.m., barn at McLaughlin Garden and Homestead, 97 Main St., South Paris, free for anyone impacted by cancer and caregivers, www.crcofwm.org. July 24 — Summer Reflections on Recent Supreme Court Decisions, 6 p.m., Belgrade Public Library, 124 Depot Road, Belgrade, with Joe Reisert, Belgrade resident and associate professor of government at Colby College, 207-495-3508. July 24 — Poland Spring Preservation Socity, Sally Lobkowicz, director of Red Cloak Tours, host an evening of tales from beyond in the Maine State Building, Poland Spring Resort, doors open at 6 p.m. for tours and refreshments, program at 7 p.m., free, open to public, $5 suggested donation. https:// polandspringps.org/. July 25 — Physical therapists Kaz Toita and Beth Damon discuss lymphedema, 4-5 p.m., Cancer Resource Center of Wester Maine, 199 Main St., Norway, www. crcofwm.org. July 26 — Tinsley Ellis, Cold Engines perform at Waterville Rocks! 5:30-8:30 p.m. Castonguay Square, downtown Waterville, free, open to public. July 26 — The Table Free Friday Fun Night featuring a night of free Bingo and other games; there will be prizes for the winners, 6 to 8 p.m., Norway Grange, 15 Whitman St., Norway, 207461-3093 or aaturnleft3@ gmail.com.

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Chickenpox causes itchy blisters that might start on your back, chest, and face and spread to the rest of your body. Shingles is a rash with shooting pain. It usually shows up on just one side of your body. If you start to feel tingly and itchy on one side of your torso and then notice a rash, call your doctor right away so they can examine you and determine if you have shingles. When it gets into your body, the first problem it causes is chickenpox, also called varicella. You may think of it as a childhood disease, but adults can get it, too. After the chickenpox runs its itchy course, the virus retreats to nerve tissues near your spinal cord and brain, where it hides out. Doctors don’t know why, but sometimes the virus “wakes up” and travels along nerve fibers to your skin. That’s when it lands its second punch — shingles, also called herpes zoster. Who gets it? If you’ve had chickenpox, you’re more likely to get shingles if you are 50 or older, are under a lot of stress, have had a physical trauma, or take long-term steroids or other medicines that can weaken your immune system. A weakened immune system might wake the virus up. Also people who have cancer, HIV, or another disease that lower your body’s defenses are at a higher risk. What can you do to prevent shingles? Get vaccinated. The FDA has approved two shingles vaccines: Shingrix and Zostavax. Shingrix is newer and is preferred over Zostavax because it is considered 90% effective. The CDC recommends people 50 and older get it, even if you’ve had shingles before. You should also get it even if you have previously had the Zostavax vaccine. Holly Zielinski is the Chief Operating Officer for SeniorsPlus.

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V. Paul Reynolds Look, most of us who love to fish Maine in early June expect to be swatting a few bugs, right? When I was a lad fishing with Dad, he always lathered me up with that black, foul-smelling Old Woodsman fly dope. I’d complain about the stinky stuff, whine about the buzzing hordes, and he would say, “It’s part of the deal, son; bugs and trout. You can’t have one without the other.” Over the years, a halo of cigar smoke or a puffing pipeful always made the bugs bearable, at least for me, if not the other person in the bow

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drive you mad long before anyone located you or you found you way out, eh? As far as June black flies go, this year may go down in history as one of the worst in recent memory. Man, they are bad on the West Branch of the Penobscot. These “mindless, merciless eating machines,” as Dean MacAdam described them in “Downeast Magazine,” got the best of Diane and me during a recent fishing outing. We came home looking like victims of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. My defense arsenal – cigars, pipe, headnet, Off and Repel — and headwear that makes you look like a terrorist — did not fend off the black horde. They are insidious and relentless this year. According to MacAdam, it’s only the females who bite you. When they latch on, they scissor into your flesh while simultaneously bathing the wound in their saliva, which keeps the blood flowing and anesthetizes the bite so you have no clue they are there until it’s too late. Although the black fly season in Maine generally winds up by Father’s Day, Mac-

Adam writes that there is, in the Lincoln and Winn area, a multiple generation of black fly species that buzz and bite all summer long. Interestingly enough, a plentitude of black flies is an indicator of clean water. Back in the 1950s, when many of our rivers were polluted with industrial and municipal waste, there were few black flies. If this is the yardstick, the upper reaches of the West Branch of the Penobscot River is about as pristine as it gets. That’s a good thing — bugs be damned — and may also explain why the fighting, silver warriors we endure the bugs for are the strongest, scrappiest landlocked salmon in Maine. Hand me that bug spray, please. The author is editor of the Northwoods Sporting Journal. He is also a Maine guide and host of a weekly radio program, “Maine Outdoors,” heard at 7 p.m. Sundays on The Voice of Maine News-Talk Network. He has authored three books; online purchase information is available at www.maineoutdoorpublications.net.

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It’s finally that time of year when we can get into the pool or lake and work on our balance and conditioning while getting a little vitamin D from the sunlight. Water exercise is

great for everyone not only for strength conditioning and balance, but it is extremely beneficial for those with arthritis, joint pain, joint replacement, back issues, fibromyalgia and neurological issues. Keep in mind the following while exercising in the lake or pool • The water should be waist to chest high. • Wearing a pair of boat/ water shoes will help with traction and help prevent slipping. • Never push through pain while exercising. That is your body’s signal to stop.

high as you can and continue for 5 minutes or as long as you can. This is a great warm up and healthy for your heart and lungs and overall cardio conditioning. 2. Water lunges: Take a big giant step forward with your right leg, return and repeat with your left leg. Do this 10 times on each side and then repeat for 3 more sets. This is a great exercise for lower body strength. 3. One leg balance: Bring one knee into your chest while supporting your body with your other leg. Hold for 30 seconds. Repeat this on the other side and con-

• Keep a noodle or floatation devise handy for balance and safety. • Always consult with your doctor if you have a special condition to see if water exercise is right for you. The following 6 Exercise are fun and easy to do: 1. Water walking and jogging: Take 10 steps forward and 10 steps backwards while pushing your arms and legs through the water. You can also just walk around the entire perimeter of the pool as a warm up. After your walk around just stand in place and start jogging, raising your knees as

tinue to do 3 sets. This is great for balance something we all need and should focus on as we age. 4. Straight leg hip flexor kicks. Hold onto the side of the pool or if in the lake you may want to hold onto your noodle or dock edge. Kick your right leg straight out and up hip high and return. Repeat on the other side for 12 to 20 kicks. This is great for your lower back and abs. This also helps strengthen the muscles supporting your hips. 5. The water is so great for conditioning your arms: simply move your arms back and forth while walk-

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Valley Forge Historical National Park Victor Block

During the fall of 1777, General George Washington’s army was reeling from the crushing defeat it suffered in Pennsylvania. British troops had outmaneuvered Washington and won the Battles of Brandywine and Germantown. The Continental Army needed a haven at which it could get through the winter, and lick its wounds. The Pennsylvania Colony’s legislature ordered it to wait out the frigid season close enough to Philadelphia to keep an eye on the enemy and to be able to prevent a surprise attack in case it should come. Faced with this directive, General Washington led his ragtag troops to Valley Forge, an area of gently rolling meadows 18 miles from Philadelphia. As light snow fell on December 18, about 12,000 of the poorly fed, illequipped troops struggled to the place where they would spend the winter. Before the following spring, 2,000 of the soldiers had died, but a legend of the War of Independence has been born. No battles were fought at Valley Forge. Not a single shot was fired at an enemy. Yet the 3,600-acre setting may be the best-known site associated with the Revolutionary War. The struggle for survival in the face of hunger, disease and the bitter winter

cold dramatically conveys the courage and endurance that characterized the Colonials’ battle for freedom. Today, that story is depicted at Valley Forge National Historical Park in a variety of ways. Weapons, documents and other exhibits set the stage for visitors. A bus ride or self-guided drive through the setting provides a personal introduction to major sites and monuments. Reconstructed earthen embankments mark the lines of defense that General Washington established around the area. Reconstructed log huts serve as reminders of the very basic living quarters in which the soldiers sought refuge. The damp, overcrowded structures were hastily erected as shelters against the bitter winter and they failed to prevent waves of typhus, pneumonia and other diseases from ravaging the ranks. Clothing was inadequate, shoes were hard to come by and much-needed blankets were even more scarce. Copies of correspondence between the men who endured such hardship and their loved ones at home put a human face on the suffering. Most of the cannons at Valley Forge were massed in Artillery Park. There they were stored, repaired and kept ready for immediate dispatch in case of an attack by the British. The first ray of hope arrived in February 1778 in the person of Baron Friedrich von Steuben. He was a former member of the elite general

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staff of Frederick the Great of Prussia, and the exacting drillmaster offered his services to the cause of the patriots. At the time, there was no standard training manual for the American troops, and the Prussian officer wrote one in French, which his aides translated into English. He chose and trained a cadre of 100 select men, and their growing prowess at marching, musketry and bayonet charges became the model for the entire army. By spring, a new feeling of hope and pride had begun to replace the atmosphere of despair. Following announcement of the colonies’ alliance with France, the British forces hastily moved toward New York. It was a very different American army that pursued them, one that had already achieved a victory – in this case, of spirit over diversity. The soldiers under Washington’s command would not celebrate their final victory over the Redcoats until 1781 in Yorktown, but they had won another very important battle. They had overcome the anguish that accompanied them to Valley Forge. They themselves had been forged into a fighting force that had new skills and an increased sense of confidence and pride which eventually would prevail. The story of this transformation comes alive at Valley Forge, a place that saw not a single military victory but rather one over weariness, uncertainty and lack of confidence that had accompanied George Washington’s army there during the winter of 1777. If you go nformation available at the Welcome Center includes Itineraries that fol-

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Refresh your home with Stefanie Mahr Damien By Victoria Decoster Bob and Nancy Hurd received a phone call in January of 2018 from Schooner Estates. After 50 years of living in their home, an apartment had opened up in the senior living community that would be available to them on April 1st. In a matter of three months, their house needed to be sold and packed up for transition, a task that would prove daunting, if not nearly impossible on their own. They knew they needed someone to assist with the move, Stefanie Mahr Damien turned out to be the perfect solution. Damien’s business, Refresh, offers a myriad of unique services that help to breathe life into a home. As a member of the National Association of Senior Move Managers, she specializes in helping homeowners move as efficiently as possible. In an age of online home shopping, a good first impression is essential. Damien focuses on showing the bones of a house, by “editing” or taking furniture out and revamping cluttered spaces, allowing for others to picture their items in the house. “When you put your home on the market there are things you can do to represent it to the broadest number of people possible so that it can sell for the most amount of money in the shortest amount of time,” Damien said. Within two weeks, Damien had refurbished the house, fixed any potential deal breakers for new buyers, and put their property on the market. The Hurd’s had their home under contract before the move on April 1st. With the aid of Damien’s floor plan she designed before

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Lewiston credit union presents check to church food pantry volunteer LEWISTON — Lewiston Municipal Federal Credit Union, in partnership with the Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger, helped to raise more than $2,600 during the 2018 campaign, and recently donated $2,020 to the High Street Congregational Church Food Pantry. The food pantry is a cooperative consisting of a group of dedicated volunteers from a small group of local churches of different denominations and the pantry itself is hosted at the High Street Congregational Church in Auburn. The food pantry supplies numerous local families with a monthly allotment of food. Lewiston Municipal Federal Credit Union, 291 Pine St.,

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Auburn Highlights

July 2019

Community Little Theatre ‘Mama Mia!’ cast announced AUBURN — The Community Little Theatre has announced the cast of its final production of its 79th Season, the smash ABBA musical “Mamma Mia!” Mamma Mia ran for more than 14 years on Broadway, making it the ninth longest running show in Broadway history. The music, all originally composed by the Swedish pop group ABBA, includes such hits as “Dancing Queen,” “Knowing Me, Knowing You,” “Take a Chance on Me,” “The Winner Takes It All,” “Voulez-Vous,” “SOS,” and, of course, the title track. When young Sophie Sheridan decides to get married, she wants her father to be at the wedding. The problem is, she doesn’t know who her father is. After reading her mother’s diary, Sophie discovers it could be one of three men, and so she invites all three of them to the wedding, but under her mothers name. CLT favorite Eileen Messina will play the role of Donna Sheridan; her daughter Sophie Sheridan will be played by her real-life daughter, Sophie Messina. Donna’s best friends, Tanya and Rosie, will be played by Jennifer Mc-

Clure Groover and Michelle Schmitt. The three “fathers” will be played by Gerry Therrien as American architect Sam Carmichael, Nathan White as the English banker Harry Bright and Chad Jacobson as Aussie adventurer Bill Austin. Chris Hodgkin will undertake the role of Sky, Sophie’s fiance, and the supporting roles will include

Sophie’s best friends Ali and Lisa will be played by Megan Record and Janelle Raven while Sky’s best friends Eddie and Pepper will be played by Danny Gay and Noah Keneborus. A special guest appearance will be made by Jim McKinley as Father Alexandrios. “Mamma Mia” includes a women’s chorus, who are

Sophie’s close friends: Phoebe Armillotti, Lacey Moyse, Brittany Paradis, Mackenzie Richard, Brooke Shelley and Justine Wiesinger. The Men’s Chorus, who are all Sky’s friends, will include Jeffrey Fairfield, Gregory Judd, Andrew Lachapelle, Jude Leaver, Kyle Mansur and Benjamin Simpson. In addition, “Mamma

Mia” will include a vocal ensemble, a group of singers who will assist backstage on the harmonies and back up singing needed. The ensemble members are: Ken Mansur, Debby Mansur, Sara Caron, Sophie Carson, Jancie Cazneau, Isabella Cooper, Louise Groover, Abigail Hart, Ana Moreno, Charlotte Morin, Sara Morrison, Paris

Pierce, Kathryn Ross and Madeleine Vaillancourt. Mamma Mia opens Friday, Aug. 9 and runs Aug. 10, 11, 15, 16, 17 and 18. Evening performances are at 7:30 p.m. and matinees are on Sundays at 2 p.m. For tickets, visit LACLT.com or call the box office at 207-783-0958. Community Little Theatre is on Academy Street.

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Healthy Androscoggin Nets New Support and Funding for Childhood Lead-Exposure Programs Healthy Androscoggin is one of only nine organizations nationwide to receive a 2019 Lead Poisoning Prevention Grant. The award, part of the National Center for Healthy Housing’s Equipping Communities for Action initiative, will provide the community health-focused nonprofit with 18 months of coaching and support, including access to national experts, engagement in a peer learning network, a customized analysis calculating the cost of childhood lead exposure and the economic benefits of interventions, and a $25,000 cash award. The initiative is funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation with additional support from The New York Community Trust. Erin Guay, Executive Director of Healthy Androscoggin, notes that “This is an opportunity to accelerate the impact of our lead poisoning prevention work. While Lewiston and Auburn still have the first and third highest numbers of Maine children under the age of 3 years who are poisoned by lead, respectively, these numbers have come down over time. This grant allows us to use the experience and skills of national experts so we can bring home tailored solutions that have the best chance of working here in the twin cities. These lessons will also be shared back with local and statewide partners.” The bundled award will help further Healthy Androscoggin’s

mission which is “to empower people to live healthy lifestyles and to improve the public health of the communities we serve through ongoing planning, community action, education and advocacy.” Healthy Androscoggin has been a regional leader in addressing issues of healthy housing, particularly the priority of lead poisoning prevention. Healthy Androscoggin will use their new 2019 Lead Poisoning Prevention Grant to continue their childhood lead poisoning prevention work in the municipalities of Lewiston and Auburn. Within the broader mission of increasing the accessibility of healthy housing, HA will work with local community partners and decision-makers to establish the most impactful policy improvements. This will include creating strategies unique to each city, and focus on the economic and community development beneﬁts of prevention. Healthy Androscoggin is also coordinating a collaborative problem solving process, funded by the Environmental Protection Agency, which has brought together over 60 community members from diverse professional backgrounds to develop priorities and strategies to improve Lewiston’s housing stock. For example, local partners are researching incentives to increase owner occupancy in multi-unit housing. Through other funding sources, Healthy Androscoggin oﬀers healthy housing classes for tenants and property owners and

provides in-home resident education to families who live in units enrolled in Lewiston and Auburn’s HUD lead hazard control grant program. To date over 5,000 residents have received some form of education. Partners supporting the initiative and enhancing guidance related to legal strategies, community leader engagement, cost analysis, and speciﬁc point sources of lead include representatives from Altarum, ChangeLab Solutions, Earthjustice, Environmental Defense Fund, and the National League of Cities. About the National Center for Healthy Housing The National Center for Healthy Housing (NCHH) is the preeminent national nonproﬁt dedicated to securing healthy homes for all. Since 1992, NCHH has served as a highly regarded and credible change agent, successfully integrating healthy housing advocacy, research, and capacity building under one roof to reduce health disparities nationwide. Follow NCHH on Twitter (@nchh) or LinkedIn or become a fan on Facebook at www.facebook.com/HealthyHousing. Learn more about NCHH’s Equipping Communities for Action initiative and the 2019 Lead Poisoning Prevention Grant recipients. http://bit.ly/EquippingGrantees2019.