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INDEX Funny Things Kids Say............. 2 Maine News Calendar............. 6 Movie Review...................... 11 Classifieds........................... 13

FEATURE ARTICLES The basic of mulching for thriving plants....................... 3 What’s wrong with me........... 4 We win when we see others win ..............................4

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Jodi Cornelio photos A massive tree growing next to the back wall of Turner Publishing’s headquarters in Turner came down recently, thanks to the expertise of Dennis Couture Logging of Jay. Couture was assisted by Steve Thompson (not in photo). All the newspaper employees there that day gave their best guesses as to the age of the tree, but Couture came the closest, with the actual age topping out at 72 years in the making.

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One morning, when my son was about seven years-old, I came into the kitchen where he was standing, plunging his hands into a bowl of what looked like chocolate batter. I said, “Bill, what in the world are you

doing?” He said, “I’m making brownies.” I asked him why he was covered in chocolate. He said, “Because the directions said to beat by hand!” That was exactly was he was doing! I never laughed so hard in my whole life. —

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Tamara Tuthill, Auburn I’ve had my greatgrandson almost every weekend since he was a baby. One day, when he was four years old, I told him we had to wash our hands before lunch. I asked

him if he wanted to use hand sanitizer or soap and water. He looked at me and said, “ I want to use HANITIZER!” I laugh every time I think of it, even now. He’s now almost seven years-old. – Pricilla Pond, Lewiston.

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The remaining scheduled movies are: June 22 — “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs” June 29 — “Hotel Transylvania 3” July 6 — “Despicable Me 3” July 13 — “Chicken Little” July 20 — “Planet 51” July 27 — “Meet the Robinsons”

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Spring & Summer

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Design a dream outdoor entertaining space Upon the arrival of warm weather, many individuals prefer to spend their free time outside, relishing the fresh air and sunshine and evenings spent under the stars. But cracked patios and makeshift chairs and tables may not establish the desired ambiance. An outdoor entertaining area that offers the same amenities found inside a home can make outdoor retreats both comfortable and functional. Creative planning can help homeowners design dream areas perfect for hosting friends or family.

Establish goals As with any project, the first step when coordinating outdoor living areas is to determine what you hope to achieve with the space. Will it be a location for lounging? Will people be cooking meals outside? Is the pool the central focus of the yard? Answering these

questions and more can help homeowners decide how to design their entertaining spaces. Remember, however, that goals may evolve as landscape designers and even architects make their own suggestions for the space or present limitations.

Evaluate the space Look at the lot and decide what will go where, such as where to place the party space, where to create a quiet hideaway and where to locate a poolhouse or outdoor shower. A large, flat yard can be divided into a series of patios that serve different purposes. Yards that are built on a hill or a slope can still be utilized with creative design elements, such as multi-tiered decking. By working with qualified designers, homeowners can bring their ideas to life.

Easy food and drink access Traipsing in and out of the house for refreshments can become tiresome when entertaining outside. In such situations, people also can track dirt inside of the home or leave a trail of pool water in their wake. Outdoor kitchens allow easy access to food and drink that makes outdoor entertaining much easier. The experts at Angie’s List

suggest outdoor kitchens be built close to the house to make it easier to run electricity and plumbing to the outdoor kitchen. Outdoor kitchens should include a sink, small refrigerator, built-in grill and bar area.

Creature comforts Homeowners should think about the things that make the inside of their homes so comfortable and

then replicate that outside. Sofas and loveseats covered in fabric suited for outdoors and plenty of pillows can make for great lounging. Lighting that can be adjusted for day or night, or even to set the mood, is another consideration. Shade structures, like a trellis or retractable awning, will keep the area comfortable and can also define outdoor “rooms” and establish privacy.

Fire it up Many homeowners enjoy having fire elements in their yards. Lanterns and candles may create a romantic feel, but a fire pit or outdoor fireplace may help extend use of the outdoor entertaining area beyond summer. Entertaining outdoors is made that much more enticing with a dream outdoor living space full of amenities.

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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 additional 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 Boomers 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 self-time 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 studies 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 Boomers, 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

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 even 35 years down the road. The Stanley’s win was that they want to still

be around each other from the starting point to the finish line. This also shows us when we are seeing the win in others’ lives. What this looks like in my own life was when there were 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!

We win when we see others win Britny Belskis

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Where is Turner Public Library’s mascot?

TURNER — French Fry, Turner Public Library’s river otter mascot, is on an “adventour” of Maine and sending back pictures to document his travels. Can you help identify where French Fry is today? You’ll find a large map of Maine at Turner Public Library, 98 Matthews Way, where you can place your guesses on French Fry’s travels. French Fry will be sharing more vacation photos throughout the summer! 1. On the first stop, French Fry made a visit to another local library with a puppet theater and a beautiful quilt! Where is French Fry?

2. Where is Turner Public Library’s mascot? French Fry has headed south of Turner and is exploring the coast; we think there could be some new favorite shells in French Fry’s future! Where is French Fry?

3. Where is Turner Public Library’s mascot? French Fry loves the water! Today our “otterly” adorable mascot is taking in the sites in a popular harbor town. French Fry also took some time to meet a new friend at another public library! Where is French Fry?

4. Where is Turner Public Library’s mascot? French Fry is back inland and looking for one of Maine’s largest mammals at this pond. We’re not sure there are any large mammals there, but given the name of this lake, there just may be! Where is French Fry?

5. Where is Turner Public Library’s mascot? French Fry was ready to cover those furry ears because the noise at this famous cove is super loud! A little way down the parkway, French Fry found a quieter spot and checked out all the best rocks. Where is French Fry?

6. Where is Turner Public Library’s mascot? Much closer to home, French Fry is thinking it’s almost time for school to start up again! French Fry and Ted, a friend and classmate, are visiting with their new teacher, “Mrs. Mannequin.” Where do French Fry and Ted go to school?

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MAINE NEWS CALENDAR JUNE

June 7 — Spectrum Generations’ Healthy Aging Expo, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., free, open to public, lunch $6.50, 207-626-7777, Cohen Community Center, 22 Town Farm Road, Hallowell. June 7 — Western Maine Art Group two-location reception, 5 to 7 p.m. at the Main Street Gallery, 426 Main St., and 5:30 to 7:30 p.m at the Matolcsy Art Center, 480 Main St., westernmaineartgroup.org. June 7 — Exhibit of works by printmaker Emily Wentworth during the month of June, free public-invited reception Friday, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Matolcsy Art Center, 480 Main St., Norway, 207-739-6161. June 7 — Friday Game Night (cribbage, backgammon, Yahtzee and more), 6-9 pm, Mount Vernon Community Center, 2 Main St, Mount Vernon. June 7-8 — Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trustl Rangeley Birding Festival, www.rlt.org, 207-6800611. June 7, 8 — Sidney Second Baptist Church yard and rummage salem 9 a.m.3 p.m., rain or shine, West River Road, 207-547-4076. June 8 — Architectural Drawing for Kids workshop at Folk Art Studio at Fiber and Vine, 402 Main St., Norway, 207-739-2664. June 8 — Heywood Club neighborhood yard sale, rain or shine, beginning at 8

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Central School students artworks unveiled at Morse Memorial Library, Greene, 6 p.m., open to public, light refreshments, 105 Main St., 207-946-5544, www.morse. lib.me.us. June 11 — Community conversation about civil discourse, facilitated by Mark Hews, Maine Revives Civility, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Hubbard Free Library, 115 Second St., Hallowell, 207622-6582. June 11 — Lewiston Adult Education program graduation ceremony, 7 p.m., Lewiston High School, 156 East Ave., Lewiston, 207-784-2928. June 12 — Annual Bird Walk, led by Nick Lund of Maine Audubon, starting 8 am in the parking lot of the Dr. Shaw Memorial Library, 344 Pond Road, Mount Vernon. June 13 — Blood drive in honor in memory Madeline Marzen, Bath Senior Center, 45 Floral St., preregistration encouraged, childcare provided, redcrossblood.org and search for “Madeline.” June 13 — Joshua Chamberlain Civil War Roundtable meeting hosting author Mark Alan Leslie whose book tells the story of the Underground Railroad in Maine, Curtis Memorial Library, 7 p.m. in the Morrell Room, 23 Pleasant St., Brunswick, 207-725-5242. June 14 — Forum with U.S. Rep Jared Golden, D-Maine 2nd District, 10-11 am. Mount Vernon Community Center, 2 Main St., Mount Vernon. June 15 — Mahooscuc Land Trust Rumford Whitecap hike, 9 a.m.-noon, 5-mile round-trip hike, dress in layers and hiking boots or rugged sneakers and bring water and snacks/ lunch, www.mahoosuc.org/ events-calendar, barbara@ mahoosuc.org, 207-8243806.

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OTIS Federal Credit Union Hosts Financial Fitness Fair at Spruce Mountain High School JAY, Maine — On Thursday, April 25th, eight employees of OTIS Federal Credit Union visited Spruce Mountain High School and hosted a Financial Fitness Fair in conjunction with the Jobs for Maine Graduates program. This year marks the second year that OTIS has partnered with JMG in holding the event. Roughly 150 SMHS Juniors and Seniors participated in the

“Real Life Game of Life.” Each student was assigned an annual income, and was tasked with budgeting for life’s essentials without exceeding their assigned income after taxes. All of life’s basic necessities were represented by booths manned by OTIS staff members, including categories such as groceries, student loans, housing, and transportation. After the students had

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Natural History Week at Bearnstow, Mount Vernon June 16 to 21 and July 1 Evening lecture presentations and morning nature

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Bill Van Tassel photos Buckfield catcher Cole Merrill gives all in his tag attempt at home plate. The Traip Academy runner was safe on his teammate’s RBI during a May 22 game in Buckfield. The Bucks (6-5) lost this one 11-1 with the Rangers (8-4).

Buckfield catcher Hannah Shields makes a tag at home during the second inning with Traip Academy. The first inning saw Shields hitting a three-run homer for the Bucks. Buckfield set their season record at 8-1 after the 12-0 home win May 22. Cara Merrill pitched a four-hitter for the Bucks. Maggie Bragg contributed two singles.

Nurse practitioner Joins Livermore Falls Family Practice FA R M I N G T O N — Nurse practitioner (NP) Jennifer Delker, FNP, BSN, RN, has joined the Franklin Memorial Hospital medical staff as a provider at Franklin Health Livermore Falls Family Practice. NPs evaluate patients, diagnose, write prescriptions, and guide their patients on maintaining healthy lifestyles. Delker completed her master’s degree in family nurse practitioner studies at the University of New Hampshire. Prior to that she received her bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of Southern Maine, after completing an associate’s degree in nursing from Kennebec Valley Community College. Delker has worked at Livermore Falls Family

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LA Metro Chamber hosts Franco Trail LA walk June 14 LEWISTON — the LA Metro Chamber will host “Power Trip: Franco Trail LA” from 10 a.m. to noon, on Friday, June 14. The event will start at the LA Metro Chamber, 415 Lisbon St., and end at Dufresne Plaza, Lisbon Street.

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might be added on to a sales tax. Sometimes these taxes are hidden as a “service” fee. It is bad enough that half of the states have these “other” taxes but it gets worse. Many states have local taxes as well. It is rare that vacationers research this touchy subject. Just be aware that this can add substantially to the bottom line. One way to save though is not having to get a motel room on those long distance travels. There are lots of options on the highways and the two biggest concerns are cost and safety. In RV lore, Walmarts are legendary for a cheap overnight. Research them. Not all will allow it and some aren’t safe. Having said this, I have stayed at some from North Bay, Canada to Texarkana, Texas. I have also stayed at Cracker Barrel in Virginia, Tennessee and Georgia. Other businesses that purportedly allow overnight rest are Bass Pro Shops, Cabala’s, and

many big box stores. Some, like Cabalas, might even have a dump station. Even your destination can be inexpensive. Yes, you can stay at premium places like Fort Wilderness in Disney World where it will cost a pretty penny. There are other campgrounds like KOA that offer a lot of amenities. This might include a pool, games, golf, activities, and other extras. If you like these things, it is definitely worth the extra dollars. However, if you want to just get away, maybe to enjoy some winter warmth or wildlife, check out state and national campgrounds. They are usually cheaper. And west of the Mississippi River, government land (often referred to as BLM land) can even offer free camping! So, what is the cost at these government sites and what can I expect for services? First, they come under many different head-

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Lucas Allen (Lionsgate Films) If “Pretty Woman” was gender-reversed and commented on politics today, then you’d have the outrageous romantic comedy “Long Shot.” This bold new take on the genre takes aim at both love and the state of America ideology, and should entertain everyone no matter what their political affiliation. It’s produced by the same people behind the hit comedies “Neighbors” and “Sausage Party,” and in their version of comedy, there’s no such thing as the word subtlety. Fred Flarsky (Seth Rogen) is a renegade journalist working for a small New York-based newspaper until he quits when the paper

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shady secrets within. Much like their previous comedies, there are some moments of shocking gross-out humor that deliver the biggest laughs. But for the most part, it’s a sweeter-natured romantic comedy where the more outrageous moments are downplayed. In some way, it creates a well-balanced experience that’s certainly more pleasing for a wider grown-up audience. It’s a movie where you and your date will have a great time with while enjoying the humorous moments together. Though the movie is basically satirizing the state of American politics and pop culture, it bogs it down at times and slows down the momentum it was going for. It’s funny enough when it spoofs both the presidency and mainstream news media, but some of it could’ve been cut out of this already long two-hour runtime. Thankfully, the nicer moments between the two leads gives us breathing room to get engaged in the story. Despite some usual clichés that occur in other films of this tired

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Inspirational speaker Panagore to talk at Turner church June 16

Peter Panagore TURNER — The Rev. Peter Panagore, an author and inspirational speaker will discuss his near-death experiences at 10 a.m. Sunday, June 16, at the First Universalist Church. Panagore “is a master storyteller and highly regarded guest speaker, teacher, and workshop leader who tours nationally,” according to a

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news release, which said he has made appearances on many national and regional TV and radio shows. His first near death experience, from hypothermia while ice climbing in Banff Provincial Park in Canada in March 1980 just weeks after his 21st birthday, set him on a path of deep spirituality and public service. He studied mysticism at Yale Divinity School and for almost two decades, served communities as a progressive church minister. His long-running two-minute inspirational daily TV spot on Maine’s NBC-affiliate, “Daily Devotions,” “brought love, light and hope” to thou-

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Washburn-Norlands names four new board members LIVERMORE — Washburn-Norlands Foundation has welcomed four new members to its Board of Trustees, bringing the number of trustees to 12. They were unanimously voted in at the March 25 meeting for three-year terms. The Washburn-Norlands Foundation Inc. oversees Norlands, the ancestral home of the Washburn family and a living history museum. Norlands is on the National Register of Historic Places.

“We welcome them and greatly appreciate their willingness to serve” said Harry Simon, president of the board. “Each brings a unique set of skills and experience and will be a tremendous asset to Norlands as we move the organization into the future. We look forward to working with them.” Chandler Bluie, of Buckfield, an operations forester with American Forest Management, where he manages large tracts of forest for owners. Bluie said he is ex-

cited about the possibility of extending the trail system at Norlands and expanding the outdoor recreational uses of the property. Colleen Fournier, of Leeds, assistant vice president, commercial loan officer for Androscoggin Bank, where she has worked since

2015. She was voted as Androscoggin Bank’s Officer of the Year for 2018. She said she became enamored with living history as a child growing up in Massachusetts through her visits to Plimoth Plantation, Old Ironsides and Old Sturbridge Village. She first volunteered for Norlands’ Civil War Living History Weekend in 2017. She said joining the Board combines her passion for business and civic engagement while helping to keep the history of Norlands alive.

Thad Gabryszewsk, of Biddeford, vice president of Lincoln Haney Engineering in Brunswick. He has served on several volunteer committees and looks forward to bringing his skills in fund raising, event planning, and organizational development to Norlands. J. Tayloe Washburn, of Seattle, Wash., a retired land-use attorney and litigator. For 29 years, he worked for the Northwest regional law firm Foster Pepper LLC where he managed large public and private projects,

such as runways, mass transit, and complex real estate developments. Wasburn has a family connection to the Norlands — he is the great-grandson of William Drew Washburn, who was born at Norlands in 1831. William Drew served in both the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate. He settled in Minneapolis where he got involved in lumbering and flour milling. He founded Pillsbury-Washburn Milling Company,

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Colleen Fournier, assistant vice president, commercial loan officer, Androscoggin Bank, Lewiston, resides in Leeds.

J. Tayloe Washburn stands next to the portrait of his great-grandfather, William Drew Washburn, at Norlands.

Thad Gabryszewski, vice president of Lincoln Haney Engineering, Brunswick, resides in Biddeford.

Submitted photos Norlands’ Board of Trustees, from left, Chandler Buie, Colleen Fournier, Thad Gabryszewski, Jane Frost; Back, Garnett Rutherford, David Leach, Carolyn Lawson, Harry Simon, Mary Castonguay. Missing: Tayloe Washburn and Jen Colby-Morse.

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which later became Pillsbury Company. Washburn said he is thrilled to be more involved with Norlands and will use his skills to reconnect other Washburn descendants to Norlands, organize a legacy giving program, and see the library at Norlands fully restored. Other board members are Mary Castonguay, owner, Castonguay Ayrshires LLC, Livermore; Jennifer Colby-Morse, personal care assistant, Dixfield; Jane Frost,

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Local resident sticking around to help others have a better retirement TURNER — Jim Flagg grew up in Fayette, went to school in Livermore and worked in and with the local paper mills for 15 years. During that time, he witnessed many long-standing employees — who spent their entire lives working blue-collar jobs — retiring with less than they could have. These individuals had to make tough decisions to prolong retirement and make life sacrifices in order to move into the next phase of life after work. Their struggles inspired Flagg to begin a career as a financial adviser with Edward Jones. It was also important for him to stay local so he can help others plan for a better

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