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Gazette INDEX Funny Things Kids Say............. 2 Healthy Geezer .......................5 Maine News Calendar............. 7 Movie Review......................... 9 John McDonald .....................10 Classifieds............................ 12 V. Paul Reynolds................... 14

AUGUSTA — Visits by the tall ships to Maine coastal towns and cities, community gatherings across the state and a reintroduction of Eastern white pines are among the activities and events that will help Maine celebrate its 200th anniversary, state Archivist David Cheever said at a May 18 meeting of the Kennebec Historical Society. Cheever, who is vice chair of the Maine Bicentennial Commission, was guest speaker as the organization held a wine and cheese gathering to expand its membership. KHS President Patsy

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Crockett also announced the nonprofit group’s goal of expanding its 500-plus membership to 1,891, a number corresponding to the year KHS was founded. A flotilla of tall ships from several countries will be a centerpiece of the celebration of Maine’s 200th anniversary of statehood, Cheever told KHS members and guests at the group’s headquarters. Visits to several

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coastal ports in addition to Portland are also envisioned. A reintroduction of Eastern white pines, the grand trees that were once a staple of the British navy and became symbolic of the state’s growth, is also planned. The bicentennial commission is encouraging community gatherings, such as covered dish suppers, throughout the bicentennial year to draw Mainers together in celebration. Bicentennial celebrations will begin July 26, the 200th anniversary of the day when voters approved Maine’s secession from Massachusetts. Official statehood happened March 15, 1820.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Four Maine nonprofits, including the Maine State Museum, will receive a combined $328,000 in grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities. “I’m excited to announce that four of Maine’s cultural institutions have been offered significant grant funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities,” said U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-1st Distrrict, in announcing the grant awards. “These competitive grant awards speak to the quality of the organizations and Maine’s remarkable leadership in the arts and hu-

manities,” said Pingree. “It’s important to recognize that federal investments, like these grants, help to support cities and towns across Maine and drive economic opportunity.”

Grants went to:

Maine State Museum, Augusta: Infrastructure and Capacity Building Challenge Grants — a matching grant to generate private support for a humanities project. Matching grant of $95,000. Maine Humanities Council, Portland: Dialogues on the Experience of War — Support for literature programs for veterans, outright grant of $98,779.

Portland Museum of Art, Portland: Exhibitions: Implementation — Support to launch an exhibition for the public, outright grant of $100,000. Trustees of St. Joseph’s College, Windham: Humanities Connections Planning Grants — Support for academic programs integrate multiple disciplines, outright grant of $34,995. The grants are highly competitive and involve a rigorous peer-review process to ensure that the projects represent the highest level of humanities quality and public engagement, according to the news release.

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Submitted photo The Augusta Kiwanis Club presented Distinguished Youth Awards to seven local high school students. This honor recognizes students for their outstanding community service. Students completed an essay on what community service means to them. Kiwanians then interviewed each student at each school and chose one winner from each of seven schools. Winners then attended a Kiwanis luncheon May 9 to accept their award and to speak about community projects they worked on. For more than 95 years, the Augusta Kiwanis Club is dedicated to serving the local community through various service and fundraising projects. Winners, from left, Ben Reed, Erskine Academy; Renee Rossi, Gardiner High School; Brooklynn Belanger, Capital Area Technical Center; Grace Begin, Hall-Dale High School; Dr. Alice Savage, president, Augusta Kiwanis Club; Josephine Nutakki, Cony High School; Jessica Clavet, Monmouth Academy; Jackson Ladd, Winthrop High School. To learn more, visit https://www.augustakiwanisclub.org/

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MaineGeneral welcomes founders of the DAISY Foundation at awards ceremony honoring nurses AUGUSTA– Celebrating National Nurses Week, MaineGeneral Health recognized its latest and past DAISY Award-winning nurses during a celebration today at the Alfond Center for Health. Honored guests at the event included Bonnie and Mark Barnes, co-founders of the DAISY Award and DAISY Foundation. The DAISY Award was

created by the couple as a way to recognize exceptional care that nurses gave their son, J. Patrick Barnes, who died at age 33 of an autoimmune disease. His family was so impressed with the nurses who cared for Patrick that they created this award to thank nurses everywhere. MaineGeneral was the first hospital in Maine to adopt the DAISY Award,

which thanks nurses for their skill and dedication. Since 2010, 103 MaineGeneral nurses have received the award. MaineGeneral’s Chief Nursing Officer, Jennifer Riggs, said MaineGeneral seeks to honor nurses with the DAISY Award to recognize their clinical skill, compassionate care, collaboration with team members, and

consistent focus on patient and family goals and needs. MaineGeneral currently employs 1,523 nursing staff. They serve the medical center, clinics, long-term care facilities and community settings. “I cannot thank you enough for your dedication and passion to the nursing profession and for being on the front lines of high-qual-

ity patient care,” Riggs said. “I am humbled by your compassion, dedication and uncompromising commitment. You go above and beyond to provide exceptional experiences to our patients and their families every day.” Mark Barnes told the nurses in the room: “You are heroes – you’re doing something that makes you a hero in the eyes of your

patients. You may not think that you’re doing anything special or you’re just doing your job, but I can assure you that your patients will never forget what you do. Every single day you make the world a better place for them. You are in a truly special profession and I can do nothing but tip my hat to you and say thank you for being nurses.”

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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 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

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ing 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!

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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

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Health & FEATURE COLUMNS

What’s wrong with me?

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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 min-

utes 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 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, 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 immedi-

ately 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 visual acuity between 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 visionrelated 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 frequency 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

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Graduates of Maine Veterans’ Home CNA training program honored AUGUSTA — Graduates of the Maine Veterans’ Home Certified Nursing Assistant Training program were recently honored at the residence by family, friends, administrators, instructors

and workforce development training partners. The fast-paced curriculum offered two weeks of work ready training at Augusta Adult Education, 33 Union St., followed by 12

weeks of classroom and clinical instruction at MVH to meet the 180 hours required for state certification. The course, valued at more than $2,000 per par-

ticipant, was no cost to candidates meeting eligibility requirements for Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act funding provided by Western Maine Community Action, of Lewiston.

KLT’s June events highlighted WINTHROP — The Kennebec Land Trust, 331 Main St., has highlighted several events planned for June.

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Helen Emery photo Workforce Development Training partners congratulate the latest class of Certified Nursing Assistant graduates at Maine Veterans’ Home. Pictured, from left, Monica Millhime, WMCA; Kathleen Lewia, professional development instructor; Rhona Suga, MVH director of nursing; Crystal Leland, Sarah Lachance, Bethany Laflin, Grace Lathrop, Kimberly Banks, CNA graduates; Ida Hall, classroom instructor; back row, Myles Robert, WMCA and and Zane Clement AACE director.

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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 publicinvited 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, 207-5474076. June 8 — Architectural Drawing for Kids workshop at Folk Art Studio at Fiber and Vine, 402 Main St., Norway, 207-7392664. June 8 — Heywood Club neighborhood yard sale, rain or shine, beginning at 8 a.m., along Pleasant Street, Crockett Ridge, Round the Pond Road and Millettville, Norway, 207461-2334, 207-743-5150.

June 8 — Fight Back 5k fun run/walk in memory of Fred Washer, 8:30 a.m., Norway Fire Department, benefits Blisters for Sisters and Misters, Dempsey Challenge, register online http://www.running4free. com/. June 8 — Saturday Breakfast Cafe (cooked by two households in town), 9-11 a.m., Mount Vernon Community Center, 2 Main St., Mount Vernon. June 8 — Eunice Farnsworth-Ruth Heald Cragin Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution flag folding ceremony and planting of perennials, Sundial Memorial Garden, 10 a.m., Coburn Park, 419 Water St., Skowhegan. June 8 — KVCAP 54th anniversary celebration, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Educare Central Maine, barbecue noon1 p.m., kids activities, free, including barbecue, open to public. June 8 — Maine author Deb Gould at Hiram Historical Society, 1 p.m. business meeting, 1:30 p.m. program, free, open to public, donations welcome, Great Ossipee Museum of Hiram Historical Society, 20 Historical Ridge (off Main Street, Route 117). June 8 — 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/getinvoloved/calendar. June 8 — Brownfield Lions dance, 8 p.m.-midnight, Lions Den, Routes 5 and 113, for ages 21 and older, music by Country Roads, $15, BYOB, benefits Brownfield Lions Community Projects Fund &RPSUHKHQVLYH (\H ([DPV (\HZHDU &HQWHU 6WDWH RI WKH $UW &DWDUDFW 6XUJHU\

207-393-7772, 207-9352681. June 11 — Greene 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, 207-622-6582. 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, 207-824-3806. June 15 — Telstar's 50th anniversary community celebration, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Telstar High School, Bethel, 207-875-3335. June 15 — 'Health Care Blues' event focusing on uality, affordable health care, hosted by Maine AllCare, 12:45 p.m. march from parking lot off Bank Street to Brunswick Mall., Brunswick, aryder@maineallcare.org. June 15 — Alan Day Community Garden annual party, Light the Garden, 6:30 -9:30 p.m. 26 Whitman St., Norway, silent auction, appetizers, beer and wine, benefits local food, youth programs, for information on the entry fee call 207-346-0708. June 15 — Off the Hill

Band, with Donna Whittemore, 7-11 p.m. Embden Community Center, 797 Embden Pond Road, $10, 207-566-7302. June 15 — Concerts for a Cause, folk artists Cindy Kallet and Grey Larsen, 7:30 p.m. Brunswick Unitarian-Universalist Church, 1 Middle St., Brunswick, benefits the Gathering Place and Brunswick Area Teen Center. June 16 — Talk by the Rev. Peter Panagore, author and inspirational speaker, 10 a.m. First Universalist Church, Turner, Route 117, across from the Gazebo, a book signing and coffee social will follow the talk. June 16 — Carlos Angeles Olmeda performance, Arts Center at 8 Hancock, Hiram, 6:30-8:00 p.m., adults $10, children $5. June 19 — Androscoggin Elder Abuse Task Force annual Senior Resource Fair, free, open to public, registration required, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Lewiston Armory, 65 Central Ave., Lewiston, 207-795-6744 ext. 222. June 19 — University of Maine Cooperative Extension centennial celebration open house, 6 p.m., UMaine Extension office, 138 Pleasant St., Farmington, 20707784650. June 20 — Rangeley Region Guides’ & Sports-

men’s Association monthly meeting, guest Jeff Reardon, of Trout Unlmited, potluck dinner 5:30 p.m.,public welcome to dinner, program, Clubhouse, Old Skiway Road, Oquossoc, rangeleyoutdoors.com. CANCELLATIONS None listed. POSTPONEMENTS None listed. If you are hosting a free community event and would like it added to our calendar, please email your details 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. If your event has a fee for entry and you would like to advertise your event for $1 a word or to place an ad, email advertising@ turnerpublishing.net. Call 207-225-2076 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/.

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Last month we explored planning for a trip in the most beautiful place on earth. Now that we made plans to see God’s country, Maine, what does one do to see the rest of North America? Well the process is similar in planning but we have the added issues of where to stay when traveling from here to there. The bottom line is we don’t want to spend “an arm and a leg” to get there. I will start with a very touchy and politically explosive consideration: taxes. Maine has an awful reputation for its taxa-

tion of its citizens. When it comes to traveling, Maine is not the worse. Not even close. When RV’ing, fuel is a large piece of the vacation budget. For example, Pennsylvania’s fuel tax is 20 cents higher than any of the Northeast states. Adds up fast if you get 9 m.p.g. with your camper. Many states have a separate “restaurant and lodging” tax which, by the way, 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

Overnight stays 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 ameni-

ties. 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 headings; Corps of Engineer, National Park/Forest/Preserve, State Parks. They range in price from as little as $12 to over $40 a night. And if you are over 62, get the senior pass. Most of these sites will be only half the above-mentioned cost! That’s right! I stayed at Guadalupe Mountains NP for $6 a night. Some have complete hookups, which means water, electricity and sewer. Others may offer only boondocking (no

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App. It is available for both android and iPhone. There is a onetime fee for the app but I find it invaluable. Caution: Don’t get the Walmart one; get the one for all overnight. It cost a little more but will

1992’s “Aladdin” remains one of Disney’s most beloved animated films and one of the titles that helped save its animation studio. 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 blockbusters, Disney naturally brings back the colorful adventure for a new generation of fans. The new version is brought to life by visionary filmmaker Guy Ritchie, who’s best known nowadays for his Sherlock Holmes films. In the town of Agrabah, a young thief named Aladdin (Mena Massoud) survives each day with

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own means. It’s easy to criticize a Disney movie like this for basically retelling a classic animated movie in live-action form especially 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 all remember. 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 wellmade to the point that it looked like every cent of the budget shows the commitment the 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. The original songs are also well performed by the actors especially “Friend Like Me,” “Prince 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 OUTLETS

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-

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action Disney remakes, “Aladdin” handles its tricky journey 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)

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Grant will focus on lead poisoning in Augusta/Gardiner area GARDINER — Healthy Communities of the Capital Area, a coalition of local people working to improve health and the quality of life in Kennebec County, was awarded $70,000 to conduct lead poisoning prevention activities over the next two years. The grant is through the Maine Lead Poisoning Prevention Fund, which is a grant program of the Maine Centers

for Disease Control. In infants and young children, exposure to lead causes brain damage that can result in learning and behavioral problems. Although it is preventable, lead poisoning is one of the major environmental health threats for children in Maine. It’s primarily a consequence of exposure to dust from lead paint found in Maine’s old hous-

ing stock. Young children between the ages of nine months and three years are most at risk because of the combination of crawling and play behavior, frequent hand-to-mouth activities, and their developing brains. “This funding is so important because Augusta/ Gardiner is one of the five highest risk areas for lead poisoning in Maine,” said

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properties lead-safe; educating pregnant and parenting families—especially those with young children; supporting pediatricians and other health practitioners to ensure children ages 1 and 2 are tested for lead; and educating everyone about the risks of lead paint in homes build prior to 1978. “HCCA’s programs focus on prevention and

work to make the greatest impact while leveraging limited resources,” said Joanne Joy, HCCA executive director. “Our role in the community is to promote healthy living for everyone, and we do this by working with people and teaching them about being active, eating well, preventing alcohol and drug misuse, and other ways to lead healthy lives.”

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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 also 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.

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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

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Cony High School Class of 2019 AUGUSTA — The following students are seniors at Cony High SchoolMohammad Abdalnabi, Rafeef Al Abbas, Ahmed Al Badri, Ali Al Badri, Ali Al Braihi, Hussein Al Braihi, Aya AlTameemi, Connor Albison, Leah Allee, Alena Ambers, Jaden Ambers, Connolly Ambrutis, Abigale Anderson, Jakob Arbour, Sydney Avery, Michael Awley, Walker Beaulieu, Brooklynn Belanger, Joāo Bendini, Gabrielle Benson, Renée Bernier, Nathaniel Berry, Miqueias Biasuz, Cory Bickford, Matthew Birch, Abigail Black, Katrina Boisvert, Michael Boivin, Keleb Bouchard, Mercedies Bourget, Addie Bowden, Alex Bower, Ian

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Vienna sculptor wins MCA Master Craft Artist Award WEST GARDINER — The Maine Crafts Association, a statewide non-profit organization promoting the work of Maine’s craft artists, has named metal artist Tom Ferrero of Vienna, as the 2019 recipient of the MCA Master Craft Artist Award. The award recognizes Ferrero’s outstanding body of work, and his passion for arts in education and a long-time commitment to sharing his craft with young people, the association said in a news release. The 2019 MCA Master Craft Award selection began with a public nomination process. The 2019 recipient was selected by

Beth McLaughlin, chief curator of exhibitions and collections, Fuller Craft Museum, and curator of the Award’s Ten Year Anniversary Exhibition at the Fuller. “A highly trained metalsmith, Tom Ferrero creates intricate objects that are mind-boggling in their complexity and radiate a profound mind-hand-heart connection,” McLaughlin said. “His dreamy forms are engineering marvels, every inch demonstrating a deep intimacy with the material and a rare balance of whimsy and precision. And that he cites adventure movies of the 80s as his inspiration – ‘Star Wars,’

‘The Goonies’ and ‘Indiana Jones,’ for example – only adds to the appeal. I am honored to have selected him as the recipient of the 2019 Master Craft Artist Award.” As a jeweler and metals artist, Ferrero’s practice centers on sculptural jewelry and metal objects built from silver, gold, copper and precious gemstones. His work can be described as complex, detail-driven, theatrical and ornate. Ferrero’s most ambitious work, The Mace, was designed and constructed over four years and is composed of silver, gold, copper, diamonds, amber, topaz and other precious gems.

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Tom Ferrero Ferrero has achieved international recognition and top prizes in jewelry and metal arts. He is a two-time recipient of the international Saul Bell Design Award and a two-time NICHE Award recipient. Ferrero has exhibited at SOFA Chicago and the JKC Show in Las Vegas, and his work is in the private collection of the Kamm Teapot Foundation. In 2016 he moved to Maine year-round, where he works as an independent artist and part-time art instructor for Maranacook Community High School in Readfield. He is also an occasional lecturer for the University of Maine at Augusta. Ferrero lectures

at a variety of colleges in the US and Canada and has given workshops in both countries to adolescents and adults. In the summers he instructs silversmithing classes at a local children’s camp where he will be celebrating his 16th season this June. “Metalworking supports my love of two-dimensional design and ornament while providing a vehicle to bring those ideas into a three-dimensional realm. Much of the time is spent working out structural harmonies before any thought of embellishment enters the equation. I hope to create objects that transcend me as a maker, to become a physical symbol for the creative

spirit and a stimulus for imagination,” he said. There will be a public award ceremony at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16, at the Maine Crafts Guild Fine Craft Show, 18 Spring St., Belfast. Ferrero will receive an MCA Lifetime Membership certificate and a 2019 Master Craft Artist pin created by MCA Professional Member James Macdonald. Ferrero’s work of sculptural jewelry Collar of the Chancellor will be included Sunday, June 9, in the Master Craft Artist Award Ten Year Anniversary Exhibition at the Fuller Craft Museum, in Brockton, Mass., where his award pin will also be on display.

Submitted photo Sen. Senator Russell Black, R-Franklin presented Isabelle Foss, of Temple, with a legislative sentiment at a ceremony at the Maine State House on Thursday, April 11. The sentiment recognizes Foss for her accomplishment of receiving a Spirit of America Award. She was recommended for this award by the town of Temple for her volunteer service to the town, Franklin Memorial Hospital, Literacy Volunteers, the local food closet and the local historical society. Established in 1990, Spirit of America Awards recognize individuals and organizations around Maine for commendable community service.

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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,

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self to be patient and set a good example for these aspiring young deer hunters. Within seconds, I moved a big deer and it high-tailed it in the direction of one of the posted hunters. The muffled shot I expected never came. As it turned out, the posted hunter had decided to find a different spot to post himself, contrary to my instructions to “stay put.” Big, splayed buck tracks in the mud told the story; the buck kept its appointment at the designated place of my choosing; the novice hunter did not. I was furious and read him out for “going rogue” and not sticking to the game plan. “You blew it, son,” I hissed. “I moved 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 before the afternoon was over a thick-necked, 12-point buck evading my scent sealed its fate while running

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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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Maine, a statewide community outreach program of UMA, focused on helping Maine people succeed and achieve economic security for themselves and their families, is taking a lead role in delivering and/ or coordinating the various products and services. “This program plays an important role in helping students leverage all funding sources that will reduce their overall edu-

cational costs and also ensuring students can manage their loans when they graduate,” said Rebecca Wyke, UMA president. “We want our students to succeed upon graduation and part of that success can be contingent on how wisely they have financed their education.” A major component of the program are the workshops, which cover topics such as planning for college and living expenses, evaluating financial aid packages, accessing other

financial resources, understanding student loans, and connecting one’s education to future career goals and potential earnings. Workshops are held at UMA locations across Maine, and several are also available online. The average age of a UMA students is 33, with 60% of the student body in the 25-plus age range. Nearly 80 percent of the students are financing their education without parental support, and the students’ average income

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is $21,542. Nearly half of UMA students are firstgeneration college students; 77 percent receive some kind of financial aid, and 72 percent receive a Pell Grant in support of their education. UMA is located on two campuses and delivers courses and services at nine outreach centers located throughout Maine serving approximately 5,500 students annually, and nearly half of them complete the majority of their coursework online.

New Dimensions FCU knows the importance of protecting personal information. Give a thief 10 minutes to look in your purse, wallet or car and he/she will have plenty of information to steal your identity! Purses, wallets, and glove boxes stuffed with social security cards, birth certificates, passports, PIN numbers and passwords, bank account statements, payroll check stubs, receipts and more are an identity thief’s dream. Declutter these items to protect yourself against identity theft! Here are some tips to help safeguard your personal information: 1. Shred sensitive documents. Don’t leave sensitive information, account statements, etc. laying around your house or office. 2. Review account statements monthly. A thief sometimes starts with small purchases on your

credit/debit cards to test your awareness level and how much money is available to them. 3. Protect your computers. Be sure to install antispyware and antivirus software on your personal computer. Hackers are crafting new scams every day so be sure your software is up to date. 4. Don’t share your personal information. Never allow anyone over the phone, or online, to pressure you into giving them any of your personal information. Legitimate companies will not call you for personal information. 5. Monitor your credit report. The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) requires each of the national credit reporting companies – Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion – to provide you with a free copy of your credit report, at your request, once every 12 months. Review the report for accuracy and report any suspicious activity!

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6. Monitor all promotional mail and pre-approved credit card offers. Thief’s love watching your mailbox. By watching when your mail gets delivered and your normal pattern of when you arrive home from work or school, a thief has all the time he/she needs to look in your mailbox and grab a “pre-approved” credit card offers. 7. Consider subscribing to an identity theft protection service. Identity protection services can help you sleep at night knowing you have additional protection in place.

New Dimensions FCU takes its members’ identity protection seriously! We’re always available for any questions you have about any of our products or services. Contact us at (800) 326-6190.

WE’LL DO OUR JOB TO KEEP YOU SAFE. PLEASE DO YOUR JOB TO KEEP US SAFE.

Your credit is good here. • UMA welcomes hundreds of transfer students each semester. • We’ll develop a speciﬁc plan to maximize your college credits and work experience.

Choose your location for courses. • UMA is statewide with two campuses, eight Centers, and thirty plus classroom locations. • Complete your college degree with online access everywhere.

Visit uma.edu/ﬁnish or stop by your local UMA Center. (See uma.edu/locations for a complete list of statewide locations.)

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DRIVE LIKE YOU WORK HERE. We work hard year-round to maintain and improve the Maine Turnpike. And we depend entirely on you to keep us safe while we’re at it. Whenever you’re traveling through any roadway work zone, please obey reduced speed limits and drive with extreme caution. Our construction crews and their families will appreciate your good driving. Learn more at maineturnpike.com/wza

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CENTRAL MAINE MEDICAL CENTER EARNS ANOTHER

“A”

FOR PATIENT SAFETY & QUALITY

Our continued national recognition with the “A” grade signifies our ongoing commitment to providing you with high-quality, safe care every day. The Leapfrog Group’s Hospital Safety Grade evaluates 27 measures of a hospital’s safety and quality. We consider it a privilege to again be rated as one of the safest hospitals in the country and will continue to provide the top-quality care you expect from your community hospital.

The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is an elite designation from The Leapfrog Group, a national, independent watchdog that sets the highest standards for patient safety in the United States.

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