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the 101st Mission Support Group received excellent ratings for their nuclear operational readiness inspection and a “mission effective” rating for the wing’s unit effectiveness inspection, despite a high operations tempo and steady stream of deployments. Jordan also led an era of financial and budget innovations, executing over $4 million in cooperative agreements, and helping to ensure that zero-based budgeting was instituted for wing and maintenance appropriations. “Col. Jordan spent many years leading the mission support group, first as the deputy and then as the commander. Her leadership and commitment to the

AUGUSTA — Maine National Guard Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Douglas A. Farnham, presented Col. Brenda Jordan with the Legion of Merit at an award ceremony held March 2, at Joint Force Headquarters, Camp Chamberlain. From May 1, 2014, to July 31, 2018, Jordan served as the mission support group commander of the 101st Air Refueling Wing in Bangor, where she oversaw the servicing of over 4,600 aircraft and the processing of 27.5 million gallons of fuel, while simultaneously managing more than 1,200 individual deployments and redeployments in support of state and federal missions. Under her leadership,

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Putt 4 Cass to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid-Maine is May 18 OAKLAND — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid-Maine will celebrate the life of Cassidy Charette by raising money and awareness for local youth mentoring programs at a mini golf fundraiser Putt 4 Cass on Saturday, May 18. The event will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Gifford’s Famous Ice Cream & Mini Golf in Waterville. The rain date May 19. Cassidy was a junior at Messalonskee High School when she was killed in a hayride accident Oct. 11, 2014. Since her passing, her school and its surrounding communities continue to honor and remember the teen whose passion was helping others.

The third annual mini golf event invites schools, businesses, athletic teams, clubs and organizations to form mini golf teams of four players, choose their preferred hour to golf, register online and raise funds for local BBBS mentoring programs, then join the community on May 18 to Putt 4 Cass. Last year’s event raised almost $20,000 for local programming. “Big Brothers Big Sisters one-to-one mentoring programs support hundreds of local kids and give high school students the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in a child’s life,” BBBSMM Executive Director Gwendolyn

Hudson said. “This special event and our successful ShineOnCass programs will help remember and honor Cassidy for years to come.” Putt 4 Cass will include course challenges with hourly prizes, ShineOnCass T-shirts for team fundraising, and Gifford’s Famous Ice Cream. Support opportunities are available, including hole sponsorships. Volunteers are welcome. Walk-ins will be accepted, as space allows, for a $20 donation. Cassidy was a long-time volunteer for BBBSMM and advocated for a schoolbased mentoring program at her high school. She wanted to mentor a child each

week at the Alfond Youth Center, completed training and was just two weeks shy of meeting her first “Little Sister” when the accident occurred. In her memory, Big Brothers Big Sisters created two schoolbased programs pairing Messalonskee high school mentors (Bigs) with youth facing adversity (Littles) at Atwood Primary and Williams Elementary schools in Oakland. A third program at the Boys/Girls Club and YMCA at Alfond Youth Center in Waterville, matches kids in the afterschool care program with high school “Bigs” from Messalonskee, Winslow, Waterville and Lawrence High schools. More than

Submitted photo Big Sister Paige Lilly and her “Little Brother” Hunter Stevens, came out to support the program that brought them together two years ago by participating in last year’s “Putt 4 Cass” at Gifford’s Famous Ice Cream & Mini Golf in Waterville. The third annual mini golf event will be held Saturday, May 18. 100 youth are being served through ShineOnCass programs. To register a team, sponsor, volunteer, or for more

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Maine Army National Guard bids Asst. Adj. Corbett goodbye, names Legace to post AUGUSTA — The Adjutant General for Maine, Maj. Gen. Douglas A. Farnham, recognized Brig. Gen. Hugh T. Corbett in a retirement ceremony attended by family, friends and National Guard members, and also announced Corbett’s successor as assistant adjudent general — Brig. Gen. Donald O. Legace. Corbett had been assigned as assistant adjutant general-army since September of 2015. The assistant adjutant generalarmy is responsible for all training, manning and equipping of the force in order to ensure operational requirements and readiness goals are properly met. Lagace was promoted from colonel to brigadier general in a ceremony on March 1, and conducted his official transfer of authority ceremony with Corbett on March 2, both in front of an audience of family, friends and National Guard members. Corbett began his military career with the United States Marine Corps in 1986 after completing Officer Candidate School in Quantico, Va. He later joined the Maine Army

National Guard in 1993, where he spent the majority of his service as a staff judge advocate and also deployed to Afghanistan with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 240th Engineer Group in 2006. Corbett previously served for three years as deputy commissioner for the Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management and practiced law in Waterville from 1991 to 2002. He thanked his wife, family and friends for all their support during his career and command tour, including his son, who is serving overseas. He spoke fondly of many soldiers he has served with, and noted how the Army values of loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity and personal courage guided him throughout his legal and military careers. Corbett holds a law degree from the Vermont School of Law and a bachelor’s degree from Colgate University. He also received a master’s degree in strategic studies from the Army War College in Carlisle, Pa. His awards and decorations include the

Sgt. Jarod Dye, Army National Guard photo Brig. Gen. Hugh T. Corbett, left, receives a retirement gift from Col. Dean Preston and Sgt. Major Brian Dill. Bronze Star Medal, Army Commendation Medal, and Army Achievement Medal. Legace for the past 10 years, has served as the U.S. Property and Fiscal Officer for Maine, a federal position reporting directly to the chief of the National Guard Bureau, ensuring the proper obligation and expenditure of federal money and safeguarding all federal property held by the Maine National Guard. A logistics officer and a Persian Gulf War veteran, Lagace began his military career as an enlisted soldier in 1982, and was commissioned through the ROTC program at the Uni-

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versity of Southern Maine in 1984. He has commanded at the company, battalion and brigade levels during his 37 year Army career. During his promotion ceremony remarks, Lagace thanked his family, friends and fellow soldiers for the support and mentorship provided to him during his career. He emphasized the importance of family, and how the close ties he has formed through many years of training and deploying has made his military experience a fulfilling one. Lagace highlighted serving with his father, a former chief warrant officer in the “Mighty 152,”

Capt. Carl Lamb, Army National Guard photo Brig. Gen. Donald Lagace, left, accepts the Army flag from Maj. Gen. Douglas Farnham during the transfer ceremony March 2, signifiying the passing of authority. or 152nd Maintenance Company, which Lagace later commanded as a captain. He also thanked the chaplain corps for their diligent work in attending to service members’ spiritual needs, and emphasized the National Guard’s community roots as one of its unique strengths. Lagace holds a bach-

elor’s degree in business administration from the University of Southern Maine, as well as a master’s degree in strategic studies from the Army War College. His awards and decorations include the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, and Army Commendation Medal.

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Cony Class of 1979 plans August ‘music fest’ reunion AUGUSTA — The Cony High School Class of 1979 will hold its 40th reunion on Saturday, Aug. 10. The reunion will be part of the Augusta Elks Summer Music Festival, with reserved seating for the Cony Class of ‘79 at the Augusta Elks Lodge, 397 Civic Center

Drive. “We’re keeping it simple and fun,” organizers Mike and Lina Michaud said. The cost is $15 for a wristband, and food and beverages are available to buy onsite. The music festival also features a Zac Tyler Band reunion. Organizers are also look-

ing for class members to get involved and help spread the word. Contact Mike “Shu”Michaud at 207441-2838 or email Lina at slaale@hotmail.com. Like and follow the Cony High Class of 79 on Facebook, where there’s also a link to the event.

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Should men and women excercise the same way? Should men and women exercise the same way? The short answer is yes. Training programs are based on the person’s goals. Yet, men and women look to achieve their goals in very different manners—cardio for women, weight training for men. Why is there a difference? The first reason is because of societal norms. Women have long been pressured to maintain a feminine figure. Muscles on women have been seen as being too masculine and

frowned upon. What about biological differences? Men and women gain muscle at different rates, but not so much that their fitness programs should be different. Both men and women produce androgens that allow for muscle growth and body composition changes. Men, however, produce more androgens and this can explain why men can gain muscle faster than women. Women can still gain lean muscle, and when they do, it can reveal a slimmer figure.

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There are so many new foods being marketed today and nutrition myths coming at us from all sides. What’s good, what’s bad? It can all be very confusing. Just when you think you are doing the best

for your health, a new product appears with a claim to be nutritionally a good idea. The food industry is a billion dollar business and unfortunately they are not all in business to make us healthy. All of these new studies and research methods by reputable research centers are there to help us make better food choices. Paying attention to new studies can improve our health and in some cases save our lives. Let’s take a look at some foods and studies to pay attention to.

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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 want to apologize to you all for the last few articles that have been sporadic. All I can say is life as a college student is tough right now,

This one hurts as we all think popcorn is good for us and it is as long as we pop it the old fashion way, in a skillet or with an air-popper. In a recent article written by Olga Naidenko, PhD, Environmental Working Group, studies from UCLA have indicated that the chemicals in the lining of a microwave popcorn bag have been linked to infertility in humans. This study also found liver, pancreatic and testicular cancer in animals. What happens is when the bag is heated in the microwave the chemicals from the lining of the bag vaporize and

leak into the popcorn. The liver “our body’s filter” is unable to break these chemicals down and filter them so that these harmful chemicals namely perfluronoctanic acid (PFOA) gets stored in the body for many years. Many manufactures are in the process of phasing out PFOA, but that process may not happen until 2015.

Pineapple, Apple and Grape Juice We love our juices and many have great nutritional properties. The problem is that many are laced with sugars.

One 8 oz. glass of one of these juices can contain anywhere from 30 to 50 grams of sugar. “Yikes!” Those are unnecessary calories, especially if you are watching your waistline and care about your teeth. When choosing juices make sure you check the label. It should have no added sugars and should be from 100% fruit meaning the only thing in the ingredients should be fruit from concentrate and water. Better yet fresh fruit is always the best choice.

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Many trail mixes containing berries are laced with sugars. Beware for cranberries and other berries can be tart so to make them more palatable, many companies will add sugar to the dried version. By doing this they are adding at least 30grams of sugar to each serving. Again search the labels for no added sugars or just stay away from those packaged quick foods. They are not worth the calories. Eat fresh fruit whenever possible if you feel the need to munch. Live Long, Live Well.n

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our world. It doesn’t have to be a big thing everyone knows about. It doesn’t have to be a huge event. Just start small. It’s like when you go camping and you make a fire to roast marshmallows. The fire isn’t already created out of thin air (unless it’s a God thing, then that’s something else), but it’s created by gathering twigs, branches, paper and whatever else you need to build a fire. Let light catch fire and shine through our communities, as bright and strong as it can be. For me, being in community with

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Lucas Allen (Paramount Pictures) Maine’s own Stephen King has become a Hollywood icon, with his books adapted for both film and television. One of them, his 1983 novel “Pet Sematary,” gets the second adaptation treatment exactly 30 years after the first filmed version was released. Directors Kevin Kolsch and Den-

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’Pet Sematary’ nis Widmyer have taken it upon themselves the challenge of trying to build new ground from what King had already put on paper. The Creed family moves from Boston to the small town of Ludlow, Maine, for a brand-new life. Louis (Jason Clarke) is a doctor working at UMaine, while his wife Rachel (Amy Seimetz) cares for their daughter Ellie (Jete Laurence) and son Gage (Hugo and Lucas Lavoie). Tragedy strikes when the pet cat Church is killed on the road near their house, and the parents try to figure out how to shield the kids from it. Their old next-door neighbor Jud (John Lithgow) introduces Louis to a nearby pet cemetery where

generations of townsfolk buried their pets. Beyond that is a gloomy, ancient burial ground that has the power to bring a freshly dead corpse back to life. Louis makes the rational decision to bury the cat in the powerful ground, and it returns to Ellie without her knowing what really happened. However, the cat starts acting more aggressive to the point of being monstrous. Tthen a second family tragedy occurrs, putting a grief-stricken Louis on a darker path that leads to one terrifying moment after another. Whether or not you liked the 1989 original, you will find something different about this new version. The filmmakers attempt to make their film fresh and different

I embrace the unknown and put myself out there — to be brave. One of my favorite authors, Annie F. Downs, once said, “There are times when God pushes me to go past that line and be brave, not in an uncomfortable way, but in a brave way.” (https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=uBd6xnimzxg n.d.)

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by deviating a little further from the original book as much as possible. Fans of the book may not like some of the changes presented, but there’s enough of the original that’s acceptable for any King fan. The first act is a slow burn, and some viewers may not be sure if it will get going at some point. But once the cat dies near the end of the second act, the horror element starts to get underway. It then builds to a terrifyingly suspenseful third act that’s scarier than anything in those recent low-budget PG-13 horror films. Along the way, there are moments where its reminiscent of classic golden-age horror films with spooky, foggy atmosphere and gothic-style ele-

ments. All in all, the directors seem to really get the genre as a whole. While the acting in the ’89 film was often criticized as flat and unconvincing, the acting in this version is a major improvement. Clarke is great as a father going through different emotional phases in the story before heading towards crazy desperation. Seimetz plays the overly scared wife with the right level of commitment not usually seen in this kind of film. Lithgow is also very good as the old man haunted by both the scary history and his own past. You also have to give credit to the children delivering betterthan-average child acting that you don’t normally expect.

The new Pet Sematary may not be as satisfying as the recent It, but this further cement King’s legacy as horror writer-turned-Hollywood cash-cow. Stylish and scary, this has the right amount of creepiness that’s good for any horror fan. It wouldn’t be surprising if the other author’s works like “Cujo” and “Silver Bullet” get the second adaptation treatment. THE MOVIE’S RATING: R (for horror violence, bloody images, and some language) THE CRITIC’S RATING: 3.25 Stars (Out of Four)

Dental Implants: A Great Option for Replacing Missing Teeth It is most unfortunate that some people will lose one or more teeth over their lifetime. Thankfully there are several solutions to replace missing teeth. The newest way is through the use of dental implants. A dental implant is a post that gets inserted into the jaw bone. After an initial healing phase, the bone surrounds the implant and secures it similar to a natural tooth root. Once the implant is solid within the bone a crown can be custom fabricated to replace the missing tooth. This gives you the advantage of replacing a missing tooth

without needing your surrounding teeth to support a different type of prosthesis, such as a bridge or partial. Implants can also be useful in helping adhere or retain dentures. They have an advantage over conventional treatment in that they help support the jawbone and ensure the denture stays in place. Placing an implant into the bone reduces the total amount of bone loss due to continued stimulation the bone receives through chewing. This equates to better fitting dentures. This newer technique relies on several factors. The biggest being the

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May 3 — Turner Public Library fundraiser concert, featuing local acts, 6:30 p.m. First Universalist Church, Route 117, featuring LA Winds, pianist Ethan Rombalski, Celtic Echoes, Anthony and Una Shostak, $5, www.TurnerPublicLibrary.org. May 3 — Spring Pops Concert Series, Kennebec Performing Arts Co., 7 p.m., William and Elsie Viles Auditorium, Cony High School, $8 until May 2. $10 at the door; students free, 207-370-5381, kpac.board@gmail.com, Kennebec Performing Arts Co. on Facebook. May 4 — Cary Library First Saturday book sale and boutique breakfast, 9 a.m.-noon, Williams House, 14 Old Winthrop Road, Wayne, benefits Wayne Library Assotiation, 207-685-3612. May 4 — Kiwanis Club of Greater Waterville annual Health and Safety Fun Fair, 9 a.m. to noon, Messalonskee Middle School, 33 School Bus Drive, Oakland, 207-465-2496. May 4 — Mother's Day Spring Fling craft and vendor event, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Mixers Nightclub & Lounge 136 Sabattus Road, Sabattus, 207-3305330. May 4 — Free Comic Book Day, 10 a.m.-2p.m., Waterville Public Library, 73 Elm St., 207-872-5433, staylor@watervillelibrary. org. May 4 — Androscoggin United Way’s ninth annual Touch-A-Truck, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Central Maine Community College, 1250

Turner St., Auburn, https:// www.facebook.com/events/1073188846200899/. May 4 — North Waterford Congregational Church baked haddock supper to benefit the annual Waterford World's Fair, 5-6:30 p.m., $10, ages 6-15 $5, children 5 and under eat for free, 5 Kezars Road, louise1@maine.rr.com. May 4 — Community Supper, 5:30 p.m., at the Congregational Church of East Sumner. featuring Mexican dishes for Cinqo de Mayo, 50 Main St., Rte. 219, East Sumner, 207-3882263 or 207-388-2609. May 4 — Grange supper and acoustic mic night, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Wilson Grange, Main Street, East Wilton. May 4 — Spring Pops Concert Series, Kennebec Performing Arts Co., 7 p.m., Winthrop Performing Arts Center, Winthrop High School, $8 until May 2. $10 at the door; students free, 207-370-5381, kpac.board@gmail.com, Kennebec Performing Arts Co. on Facebook. May 4 — CODA Chorus, Kennebec Valley Youth Symphony, Pineland Suzuki players spring concert, 7 p.m., Hope Baptist Church, good will offering accepted. May 5 — Leeds Historical Society program the early 1900s “shopping mall” of downtown Leeds Center, free, 1 p.m., Leeds Town Office, 8 Community Drive, 207-524-2324 May 5 — Hart-to-Hart Farm & Educational Center, ShineOnCass Foundation 3rd annual ShineOnCass Animal Baby Shower & Egg Hunt, free, 2-4 p.m. ,16 Duck Pond

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Room C23. May 10 — David Mallett performance, May 10, 7:30 p.m., Old South Church, 235 Main St, Farmington 207-491-5919. May 11 — Eunice Farnsworth-Ruth Heald Cragin Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution meeting and program about “Seven Women of the Revolution,” selectmen’s meeting room, Old Point School, 108 Old Point Ave., Skowhegan, 207-474-6900. May 11 — Jessie Stevens, owner of Sy's Trees, discusses growing exotic fruit, 1:30 p.m. Hiram Historial Society, Great Ossipee Museum, 20 Historical Ridge, Hiram village, free, open to the public, business meeting 1 p.m. May 11 — 'Remembering Tom Rowe' concert, 7:30 p.m. First Universalist Church of Auburn, 169 Pleasant St., Auburn, tickets required, 207-7830461. May 15 — SCORE Oxford Hills social media workshop, "Hashtagging Bravely on Instagram,"free, 9:30 a.m.-noon, Oxford Hills School District Building, 232 Main St. oxfordhills. score.org, ali.simpson@ scorevolunteer.org. May 16 — "The Outermost House: A Year of Life on the Great Beach of Cape Cod,” by Henry Beston book discussion, 6:30-8 p.m., Norway Public Library, part of spring book discussion series, 207-743-5309 ext. 1 or visit the library’s website at www.norway.lib.me.us. May 17 — Gardiner ArtWalk, 5-8 p.m., downtown

Gardiner, free, open to public, Facebook. May 18 — Skowhegan Class of 1963 breakfast, 9 a.m., Wentworth's Country Diner, 347 Waterville Road, Norridgewock, 207858-0946. May 18 — Second annual Bowdoin Community Dayl; 5K run/walk 9 a.m., 8 a.m. registration, $5 13 and under, $10 14 and up; 10 a.m.-2 p.m., community day events, free, open to public, vendors, activities, Bowdoin Central School, 1460 Main St. Free bus tour of town at 10:30 a.m. To volunteer, contact Angela Wheeler at wheelera@link75.org or 207-666-5779. May 18 — Annual spring sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.,Congregational Church of East Sumner, 50 Main St., Rte. 219, East Sumner, 207-388-2263 or 207-388-2667. May 18 — Putt 4 Cass, fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid-Maine, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Gifford’s Famous Ice Cream & Mini Golf, Silver Street, Waterville, for teams, walk-ins allowed day of event for $20 donation, register team, sponsor, volunteer, 207-592-4616, mae@bbbsmidmaine.org, www.bbbsmidmaine.org. May 18 — North Turner Union Presbyterian Church ham supper, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.,GAR Hall, Howes Corner Road, North Turner, 207-364-8808. May 18, 19 — NorwayParis Fish and Game Assn. 6th annual Gun, Sportman and Crafter Show, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m.3 p.m. Sunday, Oxford Fairgrounds, Pottle Road, Oxford, NPFG.org.\

May 19 — Franklin County Fiddlers annual spring concert, 7 p.m., presentation forum at Mt. Blue High School. May 22 — The F.A.V.O.R. (Friends Advocating for Vassalboro’s Older Residents) Senior Services Fair, noon to 3 p.m., St. Bridget Center, 864 Main St., Vassalboro, 207 872 2826 May 23 — Short Folks For Hope Foundation Open House, 5:30-7:30 p.m., 4 Western Ave. South Paris (Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce building), light refreshments and door prize giveaways, www. shortfolks.org. CANCELLATIONS None listed. POSTPONEMENTS None listed. Publish your event for $1 a word. Call 207-2252076 for prepayment options. Events for the Maine News Calendar should be received two weeks before the event in order to be considered for publication. Please refer to our deadline chart at this link for specific publication deadlines: http://www. centralmainetoday.com/ pdf/Deadlines.pdf/. Email your event information to mainenews@turnerpublishing.net and include: Date of event; name of event; time of event; venue location; town; contact phone number. Late submissions may not be published. Emailed events are processed faster.

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Coddiwomple: Life in an RV By Chris Decker Experienced RVer Last month, I introduced the thought of camping. As predicted, winter did melt away, and now it’s time to prepare for some summer fun! For weekend RV’ers, if you haven’t already made reservations, DO SO NOW! In the Maine summers, there aren’t many weekends. At last count, there are only

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cific. If you like camping, I am sure Maine has a venue that will fit your desires. I particularly like state campgrounds. Veterans get free day passes, and Baxter State Park is free for all Maine residence. Camping isn’t free, but residents do get a discount at most of them. Baxter allows only primitive camping, but there are a couple of nice RV campgrounds just outside the park. If you are from Maine, entry into the park is free. It’s wise to check for discounts. Here are some old standby deductions. Are you a member of AAA, AARP, Good Sam, or other organizations? Are you a senior, retired military, a veteran, or from some other

esteem group? Check with them to see what discounts they may offer. Are you 62 or older? If so, the America the Beautiful Senior pass is a tremendous deal. For a yearly cost of $20 or a onetime cost of $80 this pass will get you into all national parks, and many other government facilities that usually have fees, for free! Camping won’t be free, but it does offer huge discounts of up to 50 percent of an already good deal. When searching for campgrounds in Maine, there are some good sites to go to Campmaine.com is camping specific and has the state divided into eight regions. This site is easy to navigate. Other sites to consider are visitmaine.

net, visitmaine.com and maine.gov. In the process of searching, you may find a better site that fits your requirements. When it comes to searching, there are a lot of search engines, but I find the old standby, Google, to be the best. Don’t be bashful. Get online and start researching. In a very short time, you will be a pro at it. One final note on this subject: If you run into issues, have your child, grandchild, niece or nephew help. They are often very computer savvy. By the time my next column appears in June, I hope you have already experienced some life in your RV. We will explore motoring to places beyond Maine. Until then, enjoy the outdoors!

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Panama offers the canal and so much more Victor Block

Mention Panama and most people think “Canal.” That waterway, ranked first on the Society of Civil Engineers’ list of modern engineering feats, is reason enough to visit the Mainesize Central American country. However, there are many more, and my wellplanned trip with Caravan Tours provided opportunities to experience many of them. Panama offers the sun-and-sand attractions of warm-weather oceanfront countries. Sun bathers find stretches of seashore perfect for working on their tan. Many beaches rim the San Blas Islands off the Caribbean coastline. More than 350 islands offer sugar white sand overlooking clear turquoise water. Another reason to visit the San Blas Islands is encountering the Kuna, one of seven indigenous groups comprising about 12 percent of Panama’s population. A visit with those people provides an immersion in their culture that has changed little over time. The peaceful San Blas

Islands contrast with the scene in Panama City. Development has transformed it into an architectural showcase of towers in a myriad shapes and colors. Panama City also retains reminders of its Colonial past. “Panama Viejo” (Old Panama) is the first Spanish city on the Pacific coast of the Americas, founded in 1519. From this location expeditions embarked which conquered the powerful Inca Empire. The city was sacked in 1671 and its ruins provide only a hint of its former grandeur. Following the destruction of Panama Viejo, a new city was constructed nearby. Casco Viejo encompasses about 800 buildings in a mixture of architectural styles. Recently the ancient site of cobblestone streets has turned into a chic neighborhood where boutique hotels and trendy bars contrast with crumbled remains of the original setting. Other smaller cities offer their own attractions. Colon is Panama’s major port; La Palma is surrounded by undisturbed nature; and Santiago and Portobelo are treasure troves of graceful colonial architecture. Then there’s the canal which, after more than a century, continues to in-

trigue those who visit the waterway. Its route follows a trail that indigenous people used to cross the isthmus. An effort by the French to build a canal spanning the 50-mile land bridge in the late 19 century was doomed by bad planning, illnesses and other challenges. The task was completed by U.S. engineers and workers, and the first ship traversed the channel in 1914. Today some 15,000 vessels make the voyage each year, passing through three sets of locks that lift them a total of 85 feet. New, wider locks which opened for traffic in 2016 can accommodate most of the largest freight and container ships afloat, some of which squeeze through with inches to spare on each side. A man who swam through the canal as a stunt

in 1926 was charged 36 cents. Today the toll for most ships that use the older locks ranges from $200,000 to $300,00, and the average for vessels that pass through the new locks is about $500,000. However shipping companies can save up to 10 times that much by eliminating the long inter-ocean journey around the tip of South America. Visitors seeking a first-hand experience may board a tourist boat, which traverses part of the Canal. Given its location as the last link in the land bridge connecting North and South America to emerge from the sea, the isthmus of Panama has played a major role in the world’s biodiversity. It enabled migration in both directions, and its varied terrain provides a welcome environment, which prompts

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Biologists recommend spring bear hunt for Maine V. Paul Reynolds Maine has not had a spring bear hunt for many years. Although a re-institution of a spring bear hunt in the Pine Tree State has been talked about on and off as a way of dealing with our ever-increasing population of bears, many stakeholders — including bear guides and outfitters — have opposed the spring hunt for a host of reasons. This year there is a serious legisla-

tive plan to bring back the spring bear hunt. As usual, the house is divided over this one. Something needs to be done to properly manage Maine’s bear population. A few years back, Maine’s game management plan acknowledged the problem: “In order to maintain healthy bear populations in suitable habitats, and to minimize conflicts in more urban areas, the growth rate of Maine’s bear population needs to slow down. From 2005 to 2016, the number of hunters and subsequent harvest of black bears declined below 4,000 annually; during that time, Maine’s bear population grew by 2-4 % each year (Linden 2016). To

slow population growth and range expansion, harvests need to increase to 15% of the population (McLaughlin 1998), which would require hunter participation, success, or opportunity to expand above current levels. Rates of hunter participation are currently too low to slow bear population growth within the existing season framework.” There has been a successful spring bear hunt in neighboring New Brunswick for many years. In 1999, Ontario closed down its spring bear hunt in response to public pressure from anti-hunting groups who argued that a spring hunt would prompt a kill off of bear cubs. Bear bi-

ologists and bear guides argued that bear/car collisions and male bears kill more cubs than hunters, who generally don’t take cubs. (Boar bears kill cubs because nature will see to it that cubless sows come back into estrus). Three years ago Ontario re-instituted its spring bear hunt as a way to mitigate crop damage and bear-car collisions resulting from an excessive bear population. Ray Dillon, a veteran New Brunswick bear guide and outfitter, says that an attempt by the Ontario anti-hunting element to shut down New Brunswick’s spring bear hunt a few years ago was thwarted. Dillon, his counterparts and state

bear biologists convinced voters to preserve the spring hunt by simply presenting citizens with dispassionate facts and findings of wildlife science. Dillon says a spring bear hunt in Maine makes a lot of sense, given our bear numbers and the growing state bear population. Maine bear biologists are advocating for a spring bear hunt as a way to better manage our state bear population. To shy a way from this sensible wildlife methodology simply out of political concerns would be demonstrating a lack of moral courage and represent a compromising rebuke of state wildlife biologists, the professionals we depend

upon to scientifically manage our wildlife. The author is editor of the Northwoods Sporting Journal. He is also a Maine Guide, co-host of a weekly radio program “Maine Outdoors” heard Sundays at 7 p.m. on The Voice of Maine News-Talk Network (WVOM-FM 103.9, WQVM-FM 101.3) and former information officer for the Maine Dept. of Fish and Wildlife. His e-mail address is vpaulr@tds.net. He has three books “A Maine Deer Hunter’s Logbook,” “Backtrack” and his latest — “The Maine Angler’s Logbook.” Online purchase information is available at www.maineoutdoorpublications.com.

The Vibration of Gratitude Jac Arbour CFP®, ChFC® Want to make more money? Work harder. Work smarter. Give it your all. Think outside the box. Be original. Never give up. Have you ever received any such advice? While most people have, and each piece is worth consideration, there are other, less frequently discussed paths of least resistance to all that you desire, including more money. One of them is to “align with the vibration of gratitude.” Everything is energy. Look at any object, pick it up and study it. Look at a tree, a sneaker, a car, a computer, a sandwich or

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UMA’s Leclair appointed to Coast Guard security committee AUGUSTA — Dan Leclair, director of unmanned aircraft systems education and research at the University of Maine at Augusta, has been appointed by the U.S. Coast Guard federal maritime security coordinator to a fiveyear term as a member of the Sector Northern New England Area Maritime Security Executive Steering Committee. The Executive Steering

Committee assists in development, review and updating the Area Maritime Security Plan. The committee works with stakeholders in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont and northeast New York to coordinate and review maritime security, including identifying critical port infrastructure and operations; identifying risks; determining mitigation strategies and implementation methods; and provid-

ing advice to captain of the port in developing the Area Maritime Security Plan. Leclair is a former Northeast regional commander for the Civil Air Patrol and has been involved with national drone training programs for over six years, most recently teaching as part-time faculty at UMA. “Col. Dan Leclair is an outstanding choice for appointment to the Maritime Security Executive Steering

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Erskine, Lisbon students win in Junior Achievement competition PORTLAND — Students from South China’s Erskine Academy were overall winners, and Lisbon High School students were regional winners in the Junior Achievement of Maine hosted its 13th Annual Titan Challenge for high school students Wednesday, Feb. 27. The business competition pitted teams of three high school students against each other as they attempted to manage a virtual company in a competitive marketplace. The event matched nearly 300 students with mentors from local businesses across the state. Students started the day by brainstorming mobile app ideas with their business mentors as part of Tyler Technologies’ Maine App Challenge. Winners were: IDEXX Laboratories, Westbrook – Scarborough High School (Team

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Ross Cunningham photo Doug Herling, president and CEO of Central Maine Power Co., joins Maine author Patty Farrin to read her book, “The Teacup Café,” to pre-K students at Lisbon Community School. showed the beautiful drawings, created by Maine resident Hillary Davis. The fourand five-year-old children in teacher Kendra O’Connell’s class listened to the tale and talked with Farrin after the story. She shared her experience finding an old trailer and the beauty inside of it as she restored it. She encouraged them to look for the beauty inside people they meet as well. As a graduate of Lisbon High School, Herling said he found this visit espe-

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid-Maine registering teams for bowling fundraiser HALLOWELL — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid-Maine invites local businesses, organizations and individuals to sign up to Bowl For Kids’ Sake 2019, supported by Hannaford supermarkets and Camden National Bank. Local bowling events will be held May 9 and 10 in Hallowell, May 16 in Skowhegan and May 17 in Augusta. Teams raise funds for youth mentoring programs in Kennebec and Somerset counties and then celebrate their success at the state’s largest bowling party – Bowl for Kids’ Sake. Special Events manager Mae Slevinsky said Bowl for Kids’ Sake is Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid-Maine’s largest fundraising event, funding more than half of the agency’s operating budget that serves seven counties throughout midcoast, eastern and central Maine. Last year’s Kennebec and Somerset

bowling eventsraised more than $80,000 for local community-based and school-based programs in the two counties. This year’s goal is to raise $95,000 to support local youth. According to Slevinsky, every Big and Little match the agency creates and professionally supports costs about $1,400 annually. “Funds raised at Bowl for Kids’ Sake play a significant role in supporting matches between high school students and their Littles in our school-based programs and supports strong and enduring relationships between community Bigs and their Littles.” Last year, BBBSMM served more than 700 youth in its seven-county service area. Slevinsky said the local bowling events will help change the lives of over 250 children in the central Maine region. BBBSMM Executive Director Gwendolyn Hudson said proceeds

from Bowl for Kids’ Sake events make it possible for the agency to provide mentoring services free of charge to children and families who need it most.“Whether you bowl, volunteer or support an event,” she said, “you will be helping another child reach his or her greatest possible potential by connecting them with a Big Brother or Big Sister.” Businesses and individuals can register a team online at bbbsmidmaine.org, select a desired bowling date and time and create team and personal fundraising pages where supporters can make safe, electronic donations. Bowlers can also download pledge forms to collect donations to bring to the event. Teams raising $500 or more will receive 2019 Bowl for Kids’ Sake T-shirts at the event, and all bowlers will be eligible for hourly prizes.

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Submitted photo Big Sister Brittany Kimball, left, and her “Little,” Faith Wentzel, bowled last year at Sparetime Recreation Center in Hallowell to support the organization that brought them together seven years ago. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid-Maine Bowl for Kid’s Sake is registering teams now for its May events in Hallowell, Augusta and Skowhegan. To register or for more information, visit bbbsmidmaine.org, email mae@bbbsmidmaine.org or call 207-592-4616. Local businesses can support Bowl for Kids’ Sake by becoming sponsors, donating prizes and registering teams to participate. Event volun-

teers are also welcome. Lane times are filling up quickly. For more information or for help registering a team, call Slevinsky at 207-592-

4616 or email mae@ bbbsmidmaine.org. BBBSMM has offices in Androscoggin, Kennebed, Knox and Penobscot counties.

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United Martial Arts Academies raise $2,500 to ‘kick breast cancer out of Maine’ By Rebecca Kilduff AUGUSTA — Master Brent J. Crisci and the United Martial Arts Academies teamed up with the Maine Breast Cancer Coalition to help “kick breast cancer out of Maine.” Together they raised more than $2,500 at this year’s event. All of the United MA Academies Maine locations, as well as its New Hampshire Dojos, sold pink karate belts for $25 each with all of the proceeds going to the cause. Head sensei kyoshi Brent J Crisci, of Augusta; shihan Ryan Chamberland, of Winthrop, master Norman Carrier, of Farmington, N.H.; snsei Cole Tuininga, of Rochester, N.H., as well as students collected pledges to wear the belts during all their martial arts activities for the month. Proceeds raised by the United Martial Arts Academies Dojos were donated to the Maine Breast Cancer Coalition’s Support Service Fund, which provides financial assistance for

uninsured and underinsured Maine residents with breast cancer or breast health needs. The Support Service Fund covers a wide range of items and services including breast imaging (mammography or ultrasound), hospital bills, physician bills, copays, bras and prostheses, prescriptions, lymphedema compression garments, transportations cost, and temporary emergency living expenses for people in breast cancer treatment. All of the proceeds go to fund recipients, and the Support Service Fund’s low administrative costs are covered by their Maine Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure grant. Many non-martial artists, including parents and other family members have also bought a pink belt to help raise money. UMAA locations in Augusta and Winthrop have information or accept donations. For more information, contact Crisci at 207-621-0770 or KICKSUSA@aol.com, stop in at 141 Riverside Drive, Augusta,or visit www. mainebreastcancer.org.

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