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BAT H — R e g i o n a l School Unit 1/Wiscasset Adult Education celebrated the graduation of 13 students on May 16, in a ceremony held at Morse High School’s Montgomery Theater. The graduates completed either the High School Equivalency Tests (HiSET, formerly GED) or traditional high school diploma during the 2018-19 academic year. Merrymeeting Adult Education Director Diana McCain led the celebration, followed by opening remarks by Lou Ensel, vice-chair of the RSU 1 Board of Directors. Diplomas were presented by McCain and RSU 1 Site Coordinator Dawn Wheeler. Special recognition was paid to Vaughn Faller, Kylee Spainhower and Ryan Wyman, who were inducted into the National Adult Education Honor Society. Vaughn presented a commencement speech at the ceremony to fellow graduates, friends, family, and staff and faculty of RSU 1/Wiscasset Adult Education. Diplomas were awarded

INDEX Funny Things Kids Say............. 2 Healthy Geezer ......................4 Maine News Calendar.............. 5 Classifieds............................... 6 Movie Review....................... 11 V. Paul Reynolds .....................11 John McDonald .....................12

FEATURE ARTICLES We win when we see others win............................ 2 What’s wrong with me?........... 4 Who will inherit your money .....8 Create a safe, tick-free zone in your yard ..............................13 City parks are for more than just picnics ...................................15

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Members of the RSU 1/Wiscasset Adult Education 2019 graduating class. to Faller, Spaintoweer, Wyman, Brittany Coyne, Kylie Forest, Christian Garland, George Harrison, Brooke Keach, Brian Lamper, Zebulon Piasecki, Mathias Richardson, Cody Ring and Ryan Schroeder. Beginning July 1, RSU 1/

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We win when we see others win Britny Belskis

Britny Belskis has earned an associate degree in early childhood education and is continuing her ministerial studies at Southeastern University in Florida.

Hey friends, I read a quote from one of my favorite authors a few days ago on Instagram that said, “We win when we want others to win.” I don’t know about you, but this just stopped me right in my tracks. I feel like this is an example of what we as humans are created for.

In this article we will tackle a few steps to guide you through this process. In a world that is spinning so fast, our only focus is on ourselves rather than on other people. We tend to focus on what is important to us, our wants, needs and other means that we might have. It’s totally OK to feel like this — it’s our humanist coming out. To be honest, I am like this sometimes, too. But it’s when we decide to choose to live differently, to focus our mindset on helping others to reach their full potential, that brings us closer to the incredible joy in our own

lives. You may be wondering what that might look like in your daily life. It may look like being a mother or father figure in that child’s life who only has one parent at home. Or it might look like building each other up when the world is telling us that we aren’t enough. Whatever the calling is, pursue it with your whole heart. This is evident in my own life. I try to make a point to call out and evoke the wonders in someone’s life. I love seeing the transitional shift where they decide to leave the darkness behind and walk into the calling that has been set

forth in their life. It’s seeing the win in that person’s life. Doing that leads us into seeing the win in our life, as well as speaking the win in another person’s life. Once you determine what your win is, that is what you will focus on. It can be in a relationship. For instance, Andy Stanley described his and his wife’s win for their relationship was to be always where the other person is. What I think he meant was that you like what the other person does. It can be one year down the road, five years down the road or

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Ellen Roy (Gower) McGregor June blooms are a draw at Topsham Garden Club plant sale

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SKOWHEGAN — Ellen McGregor, 60, passed away at home, surrounded by loving family and friends, on May 25, 2019, after bravely battling cancer for the past nine months. Ellen was born Dec. 7, 1958, in Skowhegan, the daughter of Edward J. Roy, Jr. and Verna Dionne Roy. She g r a du at e d f rom Skowhegan A rea High School and the University of Maine. She cherished time spent with her children and grand-children, loving to cook for all to enjoy. The numerous art pieces cherished by family members are testament to her artistic flair. She loved gardening and flowers and was proud of her FTD Florist Designer Certificate. In past years, she was employed as a legal secretary, most recently in the office of attorney Stephen Packard in Newport. Ellen was predeceased by her father, Edward J. Roy Jr. Survivors include daughters, Katherine (Mi-

chael) Alberico of Topsham and Danielle Gower of Skowhegan; son, Edward McGregor of Por tland; grandchildren Marie, Vincent and Sylvia Alberico of Topsham; former husband and soul-mate, George McGregor of Skowhegan and Livermore Falls, who gave her considerable comfort and support throughout her illness. She is also survived by her mother, Verna D. Lister of Skowhegan; brother, Stephen (Calla) of Falmouth and Madison; brother Eric (Brenda) of Norridgewock; several nieces and nephews and greatnieces

and greatnephews; Aunt Gen and Uncle Hod Fortier and Uncle Dick Getchell of Skowhegan and numerous cousins. Fondly remembering her are very special family friends, Raelyn, Jessie and Catherine, who also gave her considerable comfort and care throughout her illness. The family wishes to express gratitude to the staff of the Harold Alfond Center for Cancer Care and MaineGeneral Medical Center Hospital and Home Care and Hospice for their compassionate care and support, especially Nurse Brenda. Memorial contributions in Ellen’s memory may be made to Special Olympics of Maine, 125 John Roberts Road, South Portland, ME 04106 or the American Cancer Society, Bowdoin Mill Island, Suite 300, Topsham, ME 04086. Arrangements are by Dan & Scott’s Cremation & Funeral Service, Skowhegan.

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What’s wrong with me?

Jodi Cornelio

Live Long, Live Well Jodi R. Cornelio, AS, BA, MBA Nutritionist, Personal Trainer and Motivational Speaker jcornelio@turnerpublishing.net

The other day I spent 30 minutes looking for a financial document I promised I would deliver to our office administrator. After exhausting all logical hiding places, I decided to recreate it, so I spent an ad-

ditional 40 minutes racking my brain while drafting up a new document. Within the hour, signed, sealed and delivered, I presented the document to my office administrator and continued onto the next mission. Being on screech since 5 a.m., I had an overwhelming thirst. As I swung open the refrigerator to investigate the beverage situation, there it was, “my financial document,” hiding behind the orange juice. Have you ever had a morning like this? Please tell me I am not alone. I thought, what’s wrong with my brain? Why didn’t I see that document when I reached for eggs

earlier that day? Oh God, is it menopause or maybe I should start drinking decaf? What’s wrong with me? Naturally, and no surprise to anyone who knows me, I started researching foods that help with brain power. Then I started researching exercise and nutrition for eye health and vision. I do eat lots of leafy greens and vegetables that enhance eye health. I also eat nuts and salmon, containing omega 3 fatty acids to help with brain function and memory — all great material for futures articles but no answers to my lost document craziness — so I sat back and pondered.

Reality check and the lights came on. The truth is there is nothing wrong with me or you, for that matter. We are normal people trying to get it all done in a world of craziness, while juggling multiple roles with family, work and play. Now what to do about it? How about if we all lean on each other and say, “It’s OK to take a break; it’s OK to go for a walk and clear your head; it’s OK to take time for self.” Did you know you can be 22 percent more productive and have a 21 percent clearer mind with only 30 minutes of exercise a day? That is good selftime well spent.

A recent study by The University of Bristol in England analyzed 200 employees at three different locations working in different industries. The employees evaluated themselves on a day with exercise and a day without. The results were astonishing. On workout days, participants’ scores were 21 percent higher for concentration on work, 22 percent higher for finishing their work on time, 25 percent higher for working without unscheduled breaks, and an incredible 41 percent higher for feeling motivated to work. There are many other stud-

ies proving similar results. By giving yourself more attention through exercise, you can actually give more to those you love. So, you ask, what is the best exercise? I say anything you love doing. Luckily for us, the number one answer science has come up with is “walking.” Almost everyone can walk, and it doesn’t take special equipment — just a good pair of sneakers. Live Long, Live Well

The Healthy Geezer By Fred Cicetti Q. Since my eyes started to go, I’ve been hallucinating and I’m afraid to tell anyone about it. Any ideas? A. Hallucinations can be a symptom of a variety of problems—both physical and mental. They can be caused by schizophrenia,

dementia, depression, Parkinson’s disease, stroke, fever, drugs, and alcohol. You should see a doctor immediately about this symptom. You wrote that your hallucinations started with impaired vision. Visual loss (worse than 20/60 in both eyes) is a common cause of hallucinations, too. However, research suggests that they are more likely to appear if you have visu al acuit y bet ween 20/120 and 20/400. About one in ten people

with vision problems has hallucinations. It is suspected that this phenomenon is under-reported because victims fear they are losing their minds and don’t want their doctors to know. Complex hallucinations among people with vision loss is called Charles Bonnet Syndrome (CBS). Charles Bonnet was a Swiss philosopher. In 1760, he described this condition in his 89-yearold grandfather who was blinded by cataracts. These hallucinations can strike at any age, but usually affect seniors. The most likely reason that the syndrome affects the elderly is the prevalence of visual problems in

this age group. The common conditions leading to CBS are age-related macular degeneration, glaucoma and cataract. It’s common for vision-related hallucinations to be doozies—odd people, animals, panoramas, bizarre images right out of the most phantasmagorical dreams. These images—sometimes called visual hallucinations—can range from elaborate images to less-complex line patterns. The pictures appear suddenly and can last for hours. The visual hallucinations often stop within a year to eighteen months. However, it is difficult to predict the fre-

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off images on its own. A research study in the Netherlands found that people used a variety of techniques to deal with CBS. If you believe you are suffer ing f rom the syndrome, try these: • Close your eyes and then open them. • Look away from the image quickly. • Walk away from the image or approach it. • Stare at the image. • Turn a light on. • C oncentrate on something else. • Believe it or not, some got relief by shouting at the image or trying to hit it. All Rights Reserved © 2019 by Fred Cicetti

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quency of the hallucinations and how long they will persist. Today, CBS is not widely known even among physicians. One reason for this phenomenon is that many of those who hallucinate keep it to themselves. There is no cure for CBS. The best way to handle the syndrome is to reassure victims that the weird images are a symptom of eye disease, not mental illness. The syndrome is sometimes called “phantom vision” and it is compared to phantom limbs. Amputees can have sensations from limbs they no longer have. Similarly, when retinal cells become impaired and are no longer able to receive and relay visual images to the brain, the visual system begins firing

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MAINE NEWS CALENDAR JUNE June 21 — Spectrum Generations 17th annual Golf Fore a Cause Tournament, Brunswick Golf Club, 1 p.m., homestyle BBQ and live music around the fire pit follow, $125 / individual, $450/team and includes 18 holes with cart, bagged lunch (catered by Cohen on the Meadows), homestyle BBQ dinner, awards, contests for longest drive, accuracy drive, putting and hole-in-one contest for a chance to win $5,000. www.spectrumgenerations. org/golf. June 21 — Reception for "Striped" and "Tom Ferrero: The Places in Between" exhibitions, 5-7 p.m., Harlow Gallery, 100 Water St., Hallowell, free, open to public, harlowgallery.org, 207-622-3813. June 21 — Maine Wildlife Park Open House, 5-8 p.m., watch the animals feed, including moose, lynx, foxes, cougars, vultures and bears, mainewildlifepark@maine.rr.com. June 21, 22 — Rumford Association for the Advancement of Performing Arts Murder Mystery Dinner Theater "Talk about a Murder!" beginning at 6 p.m., Fraternal Order of Eagles hall, 129 Rumford Ave., Rumford, 207-3690205. June 22 — Proper ty Pedal Bike Tour, Kennebec Valley Bike Club and KLT tour highlighting most scenic properties; two routes, beginner/intermediate or inter mediate/advanced, Route TBD, 207-377-2848. June 22 — Annual "Run for Cash Memorial 5K and Family Race" to benefit Veterans Count Maine, 7:45 a.m., Old Orchard Beach High School, 40 Emerson Cummings Blvd., Old Orchard Beach, 207-8280754. (Register before June 10 for guaranteed collectible T-shirt.) June 22 — Deputy Dennis P. Sampson 5K run/ walk in memory of deputy June 22; registation 8:15 a.m., race at 9 a.m.; Poland Spring Heritage Days, 10 a.m. Poland Spring Inn, 640 Maine St. (Route 26), Poland Spring, https://dps5k. weebly.com. June 22 — Mahoosuc Land Trust tee identification walk, 9-10:30 a.m., Valentine Far m, Bethel. www.mahoosuc.org/ events-calendar, barbara@

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mahoosuc.org, 207-8243806. June 22 — Raymond Garden Tour, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., self-guided tour of seven local gardens, benefits Raymond Village Library, $15, $20 day of tour, ticket information at raymondvillagelibrary.org. June 22 — Greene Baptist Church frontier one-day Vacation Bible School adventure, for children entering kindergarten through sixth grade, 9:15 a.m. to 2:45 p.m., at the church, 102 Main St., Greene, register at https://vbspro.events/p/ events/558f8f. June 22 — Rangeley Lupine Festival, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Outdoor Heritage Museum, Oquossoc, 207-8645571. June 22 — Topsham Public Library screening "Muppet Treasure Island," 1 p.m., rated G, free, open to public, popcorn will be served, 207- 725-1727, www.topshamlibrary.org. June 22 — Short Folks For Hope Foundation 3rd annual Folk Fair, 1-4 p.m., Phoenix Karate Academy, 945 Center St., Auburn, family fun event and charity benefit; admission $5, kids’ activities, arts and crafts, karate demonstrations, self defense lessons, raffles, food, www.shortfolks.org. June 22 — Baked bean and casserole supper, 4:30 to 6 p.m., Manchester Community Church, 21 Readfield Road, Manchester. June 22 — Music in the Park, 6 to 8 p.m., French Falls Park, 28 French Falls Lane, Jay, featuring "The Pop Rocks" performing songs from the 1950s, free. June 22, 23 — Washbu r n-Norla nd s Liv i ng History Center Civil War living history weekend — Rally for Norlands — 290 Norlands Road, Livermore; for details, schedule of activities, to purchase tickets online, visit https://norlands.org/june-22-23-rallyfor-norlands.html. June 25 — Author Robert Spencer will discuss the story of a young woman living in Waterford after the Civil War and the research process for his novel, "The Spinster's Hope Chest," 7 p.m., at the Town Office, 351 Paris Road, Hebron, 207-966-2023. June 25 — “Tide Pools” by Chewonki Traveling Natural History Program, free, open to public, 10

voices that were telling me not to go into ministry because of different things, I had others speaking out the win in my own life. That propelled me forward to prepare myself to see that win in my own life. So here is the next step for you — proclaim the win in your life and others. Celebrate the small victories!

a.m., Community Center for All Seasons, 1 Center Drive, Belgrade, preschool and up, 207-495-3508. June 25 — Auburn Public Library Teen Summer Program kickoff, Odds Bodkin presents “Hercules in Hell: A Greek Myth,” 1-2 p.m., Androscoggin Community Room, teens 12 and older, adults welcome. June 26 — Author James Hornor at Tospham Public Library, 6 p.m., 25 Foreside Road, 207-725-1727, www. topshamlibrary.org. June 27 — Master’s in Cybersecurity celebration and open house from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in Jeanie’s Café at Thomas College, 180 West River Road, Waterville, 207-859-1111. June 27 — Lewiston Public Library will host New England author Theodora Goss, 5:30 p.m., 200 Lisbon St., Lewiston, 207513-3135. June 28 — 'Places for Pollinators' workshop, followed by field trip to Whatley Farm, sponsored by Androscoggin Valley Soil and Water Conservation District, Topsham Public Library, 25 Foreside Road, Topsham, 207-241-5374. June 28 — Red Cross blood drive, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Masonic Hall, 92 Weston St., Tur ner, 1-800-REDCROSS. June 28 — Reception for artist Sarah Shepley (whose work will be on display June 15-July 18), 5 to 7 p.m.; Shepley will talk on the Ecuadorian Arts Initiative, 4:30 p.m., Gallery 302, 112 Main St, Bridgton, 207647-2787. June 28 — Mallet Brothers Band, Hymn for Her per for m at Water ville Rocks! 5:30 -8:30 p.m. Castonguay Square, downtown Waterville, free, open to public. June 28 — Songwriter Showcase concert featuring Stan Keach, Sara Trunzo, Ted DeMille, 7 p.m., donations accepted, Mt. Vernon Community Center, 2 Main St., Mt. Vernon, 207-3972241. June 29 — Kingfield Pops, Ken nedy Fa r m , Kingfield, tickets available at Tranten's and Skowhegan Savi ngs Ban k's Far ming ton, K ingf ield locations, www.kingfieldpops.com, Facebook: www. Fa c e b o o k .c o m / K I NG FIELDPOPS. June 29 — Trucks, Up Close and Personal, for pre-

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JULY July 1 — Connected, free nondenominational gathering for widowers, widows, divorced, singles 55, 7-9 p.m. St. Charles Borromeo Church hall, 132 McKeen St., Brunswick, light refreshments, 207725-1266 or 207-725-8386. July 2 — Bedtime Story Hour Moon Stories, all ages welcome. 6:30-7 p.m., free open to public, Belgrade Public LIbrary, 124 Depot Road, Belgrade, come in pajamas, 207-495-3508. July 3 — Connected meeting for widowers, widows, divorced and singles 55 and over — a free, nondenominational gathering — 7 to 9 p.m., St. Charles Borromeo Church hall, 132 McKeen St., Brunswick, 207-725-1266 or 207-7258386. July 5 — Kat Wright, Katie Matzell, perform at Waterville Rocks! 5:308:30 p.m. Castong u ay Square, downtown Waterville, free, open to public. 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, 207-4953508. 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 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 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, 207-4953508. 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, 207-377-3848, 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 18 — Belgrade Lakes Historical Society presents “Recovering the Recent Past," a presentation about letters written by Messalonskee High School students during the1990s presented by former Messalonskee High School teacher David Leigh, 7 p.m., 7 Lakes Alliance, (formerly the Maine Lakes Resource Center), 137 Main St, Belgrade Lakes Village, www. belgradehistoricalsociety. org or the Belgrade Historical Society Facebook Page. July 19 — Recpetion for Maine artists exhibiting at Carrabasset Valley Public Library, 4:30-6 p.m., free, open to public, Carrabassett Valley, 207-237-3535. July 20 — Friends of the Belgrade Public Library 10th annual 5K road race; 7 a.m. registration, 8 a.m. start, Belgrade Public Library, 124 Depot St., Belgrade. $20 on race day, $15 in advance; police officers run for free; summer camps welcome to enter the Summer Camp Challenge, register at RunReg.com, www. belgrade.lib.me.us, www. friendsof belgradepubliclibrary.com, for information call race director John House, 207-465-3524. July 20 — Craft fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., St Bridget Center, 864 Main St., Vassalboro, 207-616-3148. July 20 — Minot Community Day, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Hemond MX Park, 695 Woodman Hill Road, Minot, 207-345-3040. July 23-26 — Plein air workshop with George Van Hook for all media, sponsored by Rangeley Friends

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Brunswick Files American Legion Post 20, auxiliar, holds installations

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Brunswick author Hornor is at Topsham library June 26

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TOPSHAM — Author James Hornor will discuss his book “Victoria Falls,” at 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 26, at the Topsham Public Library. “Victoria Falls” is a midlife coming of age novel about a man who is on a mission in Africa for the

World Bank. In its exploration of American male stereotypes and in its suggestion of vulnerability as a key to masculine authenticity, it “dares to embrace those humane qualities of love, kindness and creativity that have of late been extolled as the provenance of

soul-searching women but have been largely ignored in American fiction about men,” according to a news release. Books will be available to buy, and the talk is free and open to the public. Hornor is an educator, writer and speaker who

lives with his wife and two children in Brunswick. As a World Bank consultant, Hornor was on mission in both Zimbabwe and Kenya, and his work helped to identify public relations issues that the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund were experiencing in

sub-Saharan Africa. Hornor teaches English composition at Southern Maine Community College in South Portland. The Topsham Public Library is at 25 Foreside Road. For more information, call 207-725-1727 or at www.topshamlibrary.org.

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Sugg sixth-graders ‘Spruce Up Sugg’ during five-week service learning project LISBON — Students in Kyle Beeton’s sixth-grade class at P.W. Sugg Middle School recently completed a service-learning project titled “Spruce Up Sugg,” designed to use math concepts to help provide a springboard for making improvements to the landscaping around the front of the school. Students worked with Beeton, their math teacher, as well as with Michelle Huston, Jobs for Maine’s Graduates teacher, over the course of five weeks. Students measured circumference, area and volume as well as calculated material costs. The students used materials Assistant Principal Julie Colello acquired from Lowe’s through a donation request in addition to a generous donation from the Stevens family; Gretchen Stevens is the school’s

guidance counselor, and Mark Stevens is the director of Lisbon Parks and Recreation. Their daughter, MaKayla Stevens, also teaches sixth-grade students at Sugg Middle School.

Throughout the project, students learned new math concepts and how they can be used for real world applications; in reality, they learned much more. They discovered getting messy

and working in the dirt is fun. They discovered how to take a project from concept to completion. They discovered you don’t always get everything you ask for, but you can make do with

what you have. They discovered people are willing to help out those willing to put in the hard work. They learned to take pride in their

community and that good things don’t need to come from someone else; they can come from your own hard work.

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’Muppet Treasure Island’ to be screened at Topsham Public Library June 22 TOPSH A M — Maine State Music Theatre and six local libraries are collaborating on an interdisciplinary project focused on introduc-

ing Robert Louis Stevenson’s novel “Treasure Island” to a wider public. In partnership with MSMT, Topsham Public Library

will offer the fully restored and remastered screening of “Muppet Treasure Island,” at 1 p.m. Saturday June 22. The screening is are free and

open to the public. Popcorn will be served. The movie stars Tim Curry, Kevin Bishop, Billy Connolly, Jennifer Saunders and Dave Goelz

and is rated G. The showing was the final of four showings of different productions of “Treasure Island” in June at the library.

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Madeline’s Mission makes special delivery for grieving families BRUNSWICK — A new Maine nonprofit that takes aim at helping those facing something no one wants to think about — the loss of a child — recently made a big delivery to Midcoast Hospital’s Maternity unit. Launched at the beginning of 2019, Madeline’s Mission seeks to provide a path toward wellness, healing and hope for families surviving child loss. Madeline’s Mission delivered a Cuddle Cot Bassinet to the ward. The cot is a specialized crib that resembles a bassinet or “Moses basket” but has a cooled mattress pad that allows families to spend more time with their infant after a loss, allowing time for more pictures, bonding and saying goodbye. “When the time is al-

ready cut so short with the loss of an infant who had not yet gotten a chance to experience the world, the extra time together as a family is truly priceless,” the organization said in a news release. Without the cot, families have a quicker goodbye because of body deterioration. Studies have shown that the extra time together is beneficial for the mental health of the parents and surviving loved ones. It provides a chance for grandparents, brothers and sisters to meet the new baby, and truly have a moment to say hello before saying goodbye. “It’s hard to find the right words to express what having a Cuddle Cot would have meant to us after Michael was delivered,” said Kendray Rodriguez, whose

son Michael was stillborn. “We were lucky, in that we were allowed to spend a few hours with him after delivery. We took turns holding him, took a few pictures of the three of us together. I even got to take a nap with him in my arms. And then they took him away... It was like losing him all over again. Losing a child to stillbirth takes so many things away from you, but the cruelest of those things is time. We had so little TIME with him. “Cuddle Cots give families that time, and while time won’t bring a child back, it does give their family the chance to bond, grieve, and just BE with their child. That time has been shown — both anecdotally and in research — to be hugely important in the

mental health and wellbeing of bereaved parents.” Money for the Cuddle Cot was raised online and through social media. Many donated in memory of babies or young children gone too soon — including babies Quinn, Michael, Carter, Julian and Ella, and the organization’s namesake, Madeline. Midcoast Hospital Midwife Suzanne Zimmerman helped coordinate with Madeline’s Mission to make sure the Cuddle Cot met hospital guidelines and needs. “I am grateful to Madeline’s Mission for providing local, personal support to our grieving families,” said Zimmerman. “A Cuddle Cot is an invaluable tool that will allow parents and families the gift of unrestricted

time to spend with their babies who have passed.” Madeline’s Mission believes that no one should have to go through the grief journey alone and strives to provide compassionate, individualized services and connection to local resources enabling people to get the healing supports that they may desire following a loss. No matter in what way a child has been lost or is anticipated to be lost, Madeline’s Mission stands alongside to support families through that process from the time they identify the need; regardless of the circumstances of the loss. Madeline’s Mission is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit. “It’s a somewhat taboo topic in that no one wants to talk about surviving the unthinkable loss of a

child,” said Amie Marzen, president of Madeline’s Mission and mother of the nonprofit’s namesake, Madeline. Madeline died at the age of 4 from a brain tumor. “However whether it is discussed or not, child loss does happen- and there needs to be supports in place to lift families during their darkest hours, especially after life returns to an unsettling ‘new normal’. We hope to be able to provide some hope and comfort to these families and let them know they’re not alone — and are always loved.” The organization plans to continue to fundraise for additional Cuddle Cots for area hospitals that do not have them and have already targeted two more hospitals at need. For more information, visit madelinemission.org.

Topsham Public Library adds Monday hours, beginning July 1 TOPSH A M — Top sham Public Library is changing its operating hours, and will be open on Mondays beginning July 1. Janice Solomon, a librar y patron, remembered the library in her

bequest, and the library is using a portion of it to offer Monday hours. The new hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday and Friday; 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday; and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Lucas Allen (Walt Disney Pictures) 1992’s “Aladdin” remains one of Disney’s most beloved animated films and one of the titles that helped save its animation st udio. It’s also best remembered for the late great Robin Williams’ beloved performance as the Genie. With the recent clout of adapting their animated classics into live-action blockbu ste r s, Disney nat u rally br ings back the colorful adventure

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Jafar (Marwan Kenzari) for a sinister plan. At the Cave of Wonders, Aladdin f inds a magical lamp that unleashes the blue Genie (Will Smith) with a three-wish contract. For his first wish, Aladdin wishes to become a prince to impress Jasmine because of his love for her. As Prince Ali of Abudah, he manages to connect with the princess especially through a magic ca r pet r ide. But Jafar and his parrot Iago (Alan Tudyk) becomes aware of the act and threatens to steal the lamp and the Genie for his own means. It’s easy to criticize a Disney movie like this for basically retelling a classic animated movie in live-action form espe-

cially for something as beloved as Aladdin. But for all that trouble, the movie still manages to succeed in extending this story while offering new takes on classic moments we al l re me mbe r. It shares some of the original’s magic just enough that both longtime fans and newcomers can find something to enjoy. At its two-hour length, this movie doesn’t outstay its welcome and it’s very worth watching. In the tradition of these Disney movies, the visual appeal is astounding, with a variety of colors splashing on the screen. The production value and cinematography are well-made to the point that it looked like every cent of the budget shows t he c om m it me nt t he

filmmakers put a lot into. Some of the CGI can be wonky, but it’s not too distracting enough that you’ll be busy being entertained by the spectacle. T he or ig i nal songs are also well performed by the actors especially “Friend Like Me,” “Pr ince Ali,” and “A Whole New World” feel just as magical as when they were first written. Smith brings his own voice and comedic timing to the Genie role successfully without simply replaying what Williams did before. He’s also naturally entertaining by reminding us why we loved the Fresh Prince to begin with. Massoud makes a very believable version of the title character, while Scott makes

a lasting impression as a strong female lead. Kenzari is a fine Jafar, but doesn’t have enough of the character’s evil personality in the original to make him very threatening. Like the other live-action Disney remakes, “Aladdin” handles its t r ick y jour ney to the screen and comes out as entertaining and magical in its own way. But it won’t be the last of these this year, so we’ll see how the upcoming “The Lion King” will stack up. THE MOVIE’S RATING: PG (for some action/peril) THE CRITIC’S RATING: 3.5 Stars (Out of Four)

Bring young, enthusiastic hunters along carefully of whom was my nephew and the other a son of a close friend — were excited about something. Over the wind and driving rain, they exclaimed ”You gotta help us, Uncle! There are two bucks bedded in the whippets in that cutting up above!.We saw them twice. We think that they’re still in there.” A dilem ma for me. Camp beckoned. I was close to hypothermic, but the young men, operating under the illusion I was a seasoned deer hunter who would drum up a strategy to outwit these bucks, were looking for leadership. Protest as I might, they insisted I help and show them how to pursue the deer. “Tell you what,” I said to the eager twosome. “We’ll give it an hour, then yours truly is on his way back to camp to dry out, ok?” I offered. With the two boys posted at likely exit corridors through the tangle of whip-

V. Paul Reynolds It was mid-November in the Big Deer Woods. A northeast wind rocked the hemlock tops and pushed a cold, pelting rain that seemed to penetrate the slicker beneath my wool hunting shirt. The damp, raw day was in my pores. Noon or not, it was time to call it a day. Heading back to camp, I could — in my mind’s eye— smell the hot coffee and feel the radiating heat from the old wood stove. Then, two fellow hunters from camp broke out of the fir thicket and waved me down. In their early 20s, these already serious apprentice hunters — one

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that buck to right where you were supposed to be! What’s the matter with your head? Why in hell did you move? You guys are on your own. I am soaked and freezing and going back to camp.” Duly chastised, the young hunter apologized. After things cooled down, the second young hunter showed up.”That other buck is still in there, Unc. I swear I can smell him in those thickets,” he said. This story has a happy ending, sort of, and a lesson for experienced deer hunters who mentor young, aspiring hunters. The rain let up some. I was in the game and just couldn’t give up, not with a buck possibly that close. With the boys posted again, I went back in the whippet tangle for another push. It was a slog, but be-

fore the afternoon was over a thick-necked, 12-point buck evading my scent sealed its fate while running in front of my nephew’s .32 Special. His first deer was a trophy buck. You can imagine his excitement and the joy I felt for him. Looking back upon that proud and wonderful day in the deer woods so long ago, the memory of the joy remains tainted some, though, for me personally. Losing my cool and chewing out that eager young hunter was not the right thing to do. Those of us who bring young people along in the deer woods, or on the trout waters, need to do so with care and compassion, regardless of the mistakes they make. Relationships with people are always more important than the game pole, even in the deer woods.

By the way, the young man, who left his post that miserable cold rainy day, is now skillfully coaching his sons in the deer woods. He also has proven himself the deer hunter’s deer hunter, with more trophy deer to his credit than most other hunters I have known, including me. We still hunt together. All indications are he has forgiven me, although I am not so sure his mother has. 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 Sundays at 7 p.m. 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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Where history happens there should be a marker John McDonald

Have you ever been driving along a lonely Maine road, in the middle of nowhere, when you come upon an impressive looking historical marker that reads something like: “It was on this spot in 1743 that Eli Crimmons — frontiersman and doofus — made camp one night near what would eventually become the town of Crimmonsburgh, a small backwater settlement we’re sure you’ve never heard of until now and we’re equally sure you’ll never hear of again.” You drive away from the historic spot feeling you’ve somehow “connected” with the area, like burrs “connect” with your wool socks. You al-

so feel you’ve learned a little more about this great country of ours. Finally you realize you’ve just wasted 20 precious minutes of the brief time you’re allotted on this planet. I was thinking about such things the other day and concluded we here in Maine don’t have enough historic makers and time wasters cluttering up our roadsides and should do more — a lot more — to mark the memorable places throughout our state, where something actually happened. Let natives and visitors alike know what — of a historic nature — went on where and when. Like what? You ask. OK, that’s a good question. Where is the marker in Waterville to inform mirror buffs it was in that river community that Mildred Dunham invented the Vu-Back mirror in 1936? “What the #&%@ is a Vu-Back mirror?”

I hear some of the more cynical among you ask. The Vu-Back mirror happens to be a mirror specially made to hang around your neck, giving you free use of your hands. OK, so the Vu Back mirror may not rival the discovery of penicillin or splitting the atom, but it’s something, and it happened right here in Maine. Come to think of it, the Vu-Back mirror probably isn’t as important as the invention of the “stick-um” note, but like I said, it’s SOMETHING and it deserves a plaque of recognition. And another thing! Where are the historic markers in Brunswick telling visitors about when President Franklin Pierce — 14th president of these United States (1853-57) — lived there while a student at Bowdoin College and probably frequented many of the same crazy college-kid haunts crazy college kids hang around

today? “But, John,” you say, “Franklin Pierce is considered one of our worst presidents, and on the rare occasions when he is talked about by scholars the words ‘weak’ and ‘vacillating’ are mentioned often in the discussions. Why would we want to tell tourists about him and his association with our state?” Another good point. It’s true Pierce had a less than stellar presidency, so what else is new? True, he managed to make the division in his party — the Democrats — even worse than it was before they nominated him. He was even denied the nomination of his party at the convention of 1856 but, hey, he was president, he did live in Brunswick, he is part of the Maine experience. Even scholars can’t deny to Pierce the crowning achievement of

his presidency — the Gadsden Purchase. Maybe other examples would demonstrate my point better. Where’s the historic marker in Norway to show the exact spot where golf tees were first produced? Speaking of wooden things, are you aware of any official recognition given to Charles Forster of Bangor? “Was he wooden?” you ask, sarcastically. Charles Forster of Bangor was only the inventor of the toothpick and after he invented the ingenious little things he began making them in his shop soon after the Civil War. You’d think orthodontists would want to recognize Forster as a small way of thanking him for all the crooked front teeth his simple wooden invention helped create. It would also be nice to have a marker in Winthrop that tells people all about that town’s famous native — Ezekiel J. Bailey.

“OK, John, I’ll bite again. Who was he?” Ezekiel J. Bailey built the nation’s first oilcloth factory in his hometown of Winthrop in 1845. Many more oilcloth factories would soon follow, but Bailey was the first. Despite the fact some might think I’m all wet here, I think Ezekiel deserves some long-overdue recognition. Come on, you folks in Winthrop! Where’s Zeke’s roadside marker? John McDonald is a storyteller and author of five regional best selling books, including “The Maine Dictionary” and “A Moose and a Lobster Walk into a Bar.” To book him for your next special event, call 207-240-8324 or email maineauthorjohn.mcdonald@yahoo.com

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Auburn Community Concert Band begins 38th season of free concerts

The Auburn Community Concert Band, under the direction of Milt Simon, will kick off its annual summer series of weekly outdoor evening concerts at Festival Plaza in downtown Auburn on Wednesday, June 19th. The 7:00 p.m. performance is the first of 10 programs scheduled for this Main Street location. The free concerts will continue weekly on Wednesday evenings through August 21st, weather permitting. If inclement weather is forecasted, the band will hold that week’s performance indoors at the Gendron Franco Center, located on Cedar Street in Lewiston. The one exception is July 31st, for which there is no rain location. The public is advised to visit the band’s website for up-to-the-minute information on concert locations and programs. This year marks the 38th anniversary since director Milt Simon first organized the band. The 49 volunteer musicians range in age from 14 to 90, and collectively represent a total of

18 Maine communities. Simon stated that the organization “gives many individuals a chance to utilize musical talents neglected since their high school days, and the entire community benefits.” He added that the Auburn group “is one of the larger community bands in the state of Maine, and often attracts from 300 to 400 people to its weekly concerts.” Each week throughout the next two months, the band will present a different musical theme, feat uring popular songs from the past 50 years. “If you have a favorite song from the last five decades, chances are good that the ACCB will perform it sometime during our 10-week concert season” said Director Simon. “A lot of our songs appeal to audiences of all ages”, he said. As an example, he told about new arrangements added to the band’s repertoire this past Spring, including Freddie Mercury’s Crazy Little Thing Called Love, and a medley of songs from Disney’s hit movie Moana.

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City parks are for more than just picnics

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Pritzer Pavilion, Grant Park — day and night Then there are museums with a narrow focus. These include the Oregon Holocaust Museum in Portland’s Washington Park and Hall of Fame Fire Museum in Papago Park. Some parks provide perfect settings for musical and other presentations. Among its many attractions, Central Park in New York City hosts free performances by the New York Philharmonic Orchestra, sometimes accompanied by fireworks. Music from rock to classical to opera is presented at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Grant Park, a dramatic bandshell planned by the world-famous architect

Frank Gehry. Its design, coupled with a state-of-theart sound system, creates acoustics comparable to those of an indoor concert hall. Crowds have gathered in Denver’s City Park to enjoy live concerts for more than 125 years, and they continue to be attracted by the sounds of jazz, blues and salsa. Music ranging from rock and pop to traditional Hawaiian songs is presented at the Kapiolani Park’s Waikiki Shell. Of course, parks should have gardens, and it’s no sur prise when they do. What is surprising is the variety of plantings.

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Bob Nanz is watching a game of cricket and trying to figure out what’s taking place. Roger Simons keeps a tight hold on a pole as he soars through the air. Betty and Sam Nichols have their eyes peeled on vehicles speeding around a race track. These scenes may seem to have little in common, but they share one thing — they’re all taking place in city parks throughout the country and represent the surprising variety of attractions and activities available in those settings. The cricket game is being played at Kapiolani Regional Park, which is home to the Honolulu Cricket Club. Roger Simons is taking trapeze lessons which are offered at the park on Governors Island near downtown New York City. Equally dramatic is the action taking place in Belle Isle Park, which intrigued Betty and Sam Nichols. The race track there hosts the annual Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix, along with music performances and other entertainment. An A (animals) to Z (zoos) choice of unexpected attractions is available at city parks throughout the country. When America’s bison population plummeted in the 1890s, a small herd was placed in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park, where a breeding program helped to

preserve the iconic animals. Today visitors may get up close and personal with the majestic creatures that still inhabit the preserve. The Holy Grail for some wildlife watchers is Forest Park in St. Louis. A count of species seen there lists 216 types of birds, 66 of butterflies and 21 mammals, including fox, coyote and mink. A treasure trove also awaits art aficionados at some urban enclaves. Forest Park, City Park in New Orleans, Chicago’s Grant Park and Golden Gate Park have an imposing art museum on campus. Some parks double as outdoor museums. New Orleans’ City Park and Zilker Park in Austin have a sculpture garden; art installations enhance the Discover y Green in Houston; and Papago Park in Phoenix displays a rotating collection of works. Art with a message is a feature of the Cleveland Cultural Gardens in Rockefeller Park. They celebrate groups comprising the city’s population with sculptures, paintings and plaques. Among figures so honored are the Polish composer Frederic Chopin and the Irish playwright Sean O’Casey. For those who prefer a natural setting, a trail in Papago Park leads to and th rough red sandstone buttes. Science buffs head for the Academy of Sciences in Golden Gate Park, the Austin Nature and Science Center in Zilker Park and the Museum of Nature and Science in City Park, Denver.

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Brunswick church gets grant for programs focused on discrimination BRUNSWICK — The Unitarian Universalist Church of Brunswick has received a $ 3,800 Community Building grant from the Maine Community Foundation to engage the community in transformative learning focused on racial, ethnic and cultural discrimination. The learning will be through interactive workshops and programs

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