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BSA youth leader program draws interest from beyond Maine borders BELGRADE —Twenty-three boys and girls from the Scouting BSA program embarked on a week-long leadership training at Camp Bomazeen. Representing four Scouting Councils, as far away as Pennsylvania, they participated in the National Youth Leadership Training, a National Scouting BSA advanced leadership course, which places young men and women into team building games, view presentations about communicating with others, leading their peers and developing life skills for leadership. “It’s an opportunity for these Scouts to learn from other Scouts about leadership,

how to interact with adults and be true to the Scout Oath and Law,” said course director Jonathan Giles of Troop 648 in Brunswick. “The fact that we were able to get Scouts from four Councils, including one from Pennsylvania, says a lot about our course, our staff and the program itself.” The course, which follows a national syllabus, relies on youth staff members who have taken the course in previous years to then impart their knowledge of the materials to the participants. Using outdoor skills learned through Scouting, the participants take those skills to a new level and learn better techniques to present, communicate and

demonstrate to their peers when they return to their home troops. It also gives them an understanding of setting a vision for something they want to accomplish and the goals needed to accomplish them. “As an adult leader, to see these Scouts use the skills they learn in real life is amazing. I have seen the timid, and the shy, become extraordinary leaders after this course. I can’t say enough about how this program really works for these young men and women,” said Giles. “And when the adult leaders join in on the fun of camping, with songs and skits, it makes it that much more fun.”

Shelley Connolly, mother of participant Michael Connolly of Skowhegan Troop 485, said, “Such a valuable experience for our Scouts. He’s certainly much more confident. It has helped him transform from a being a member of his troop to a leader in his troop. He says he’s learned how to problem solve conflict and challenges. He feels more capable of speaking in groups, even if that group is of his peers.” Scouting BSA Councils represented in this course were Pine Tree Council and Katahdin Council of Maine, Spirit of Adventure Council of Massachusetts, and New Birth of Freedom Council of Pennsylvania. With girls now allowed in the Scouting BSA program now, the class included two female participants and one female staff member.

Sarah LaVerdiere, New Birth of Freedom Council, Pennsylvania, and Mia Dawbin, Troop 1776 in Sidney.

From left, Carl Woodhead, Troop 111, Lewiston; Chase Bradbury, Troop 45 Freeport; Micheal Connolly, Troop 485, Skowhegan; and Ben Moore, Troop 310, Saco.

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From left, Jonathan Giles, course director, Troop 648, Brunswick; Steven Lunn, assistant course director, Troop 621, Bath; Ryan Giles, assistant senior patrol leader, Troop 648, Brunswick; and Ben Levesque, Troop 330, Arundel.

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MAINE NEWS CALENDAR JULY July 26 — Tinsley Ellis, Cold Engines perform at Waterville Rocks! 5:30-8:30 p.m. Castonguay Square, downtown Waterville, free, open to public. July 26 — The Table Free Friday Fun Night featuring a night of free Bingo and other games; there will be prizes for the winners, 6 to 8 p.m., Norway Grange, 15 Whitman St., Norway, 207-461-3093 or aaturnleft3@gmail.com. July 26 — “Farmington’s Got Talent,” 5:30 p.m., North Church, High Street, Farmington, categories range from age 4 to adult, constests should arrive by 5 p.m., register online susun@minikins. org or in person at Minikins retail store at 218 Broadway, or call 207-491-5533. July 26, 27 — Chesterville Grange yard and bake sale Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., at 664 Farmington Falls Road, Chesterville, (green house by Signworks), 207-778-5845. July 26, 27 — Seagrass concert 7:30 p.m. Friday, North Church, High Street, Farmington, free, open to public; Broadway and Church streets closed Saturday, Summer Fest begins at 9 a.m., music, vendors, 11 a.m. children's parade; Spandits 5K and Kid’s 1-mile run 5:30, 6:15 p.m. July 27 — 5k, 10k Swan Island, Richmond, 7:30 a.m. ferry, registration required, 9 a.m. race, 100 runner max, $27 entry fee http://www.running4free.com. July 27 — Traditional Arts on the Farm, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 27, Bridgton Historial Society, Narramissic, 46 Narramissic Road, off Ingalls Road in South Bridgton, bridgtonhistory.org. July 27 — Rumford Community Summer Music Fest, 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Eagles Hall, tickets sold in advance at the Eagles and at Bartash Drug Store. July 27 — Tea With Mattie Wadsworth, participants will discuss Maddie's insect collection, have tea, make insect-related craft, 1 p.m. L.C. Bates Museum, https://www. gwh.org/lcbates. July 27 — Serena Sanborn, dressed as Mattie Wadsworth, entomologist from Manchester, talking about collections from the late 18th, early 19th century; tour and insect walk, craft-making, tea party, 1 p.m., L.C.Bates Museum 14 Easler Road, Hinckley, 207238-4250. July 27 – The Autumn Addicts perform at Music in the Park series, Jay, 6 p.m. French Falls Park, 28 French Falls Lane. July 27 — Art Auction Fundraiser to benefit Naples Public Library, preview and silent auction bidding begins at 6 p.m.; live auction at 7 p.m., American Legion Hall Post 155, 26 Casco Road, Naples, admission, 207-693-6841. July 27, 28 — Minot Historical Society Civil War Encampment, Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 493 Center Minot Hill Road, Minot, 207-345-3040. July 29 — Married with Chitlins, Poland Spring Preservation Society Sunset

Concerts at the Gazebo, 6:30 p.m., 640 Maine St., Poland, if it rains, in All Souls Chapel, free, open to public, donations welcome. July 31 — Canton Historical Society presentation of “The Halifax Explosion— largest non-nuclear, manmade explosion in history,” with guest speaker Sam Howes, 6:30 p.m., free, open to public, 25 Turner St., Canton, 207-500-9893. July 31 — Genealogy Research Part 1, with BJ Jamieson, genealogy reference specialist at Maine State Library, Belgrade Public Library, 124 Depot Road, Belgrade, presented in conjunction with the Belgrade Historical Society. Part 2 will be Wednesday, Aug. 14, at 6 p.m., 207-4953508. July 31 — Maine mystery writers Richard Cass, Kate Flora, Maureen Milliken, “Mystery Making: How the Stories Get Told," interactive event, 6 p.m. Rangeley Public Library, free, open to public, 207-864-5529.

AUGUST Aug. 1 — Mount Washington Valley Choral Society performance, 7 p.m., Bridgton Academy, 11 Academy Lane, donations accepted at the door. Aug. 2 — Enter the Haggis, Tricky Britches perform at Waterville Rocks! 5:30-8:30 p.m. Castonguay Square, downtown Waterville, free, open to public. Aug. 2 — Artists' reception for "Formations," ceramics exhibition, 5-7 p.m., The Harlow, 100 Water St., Hallowell, free, open to public. Aug. 2, 3 — Vienna Woods Players "The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940,” Vienna Union Hall, 5 Mountain Road, 7 p.m. both nights, 2 p.m. matinee Saturday, $10, $5 for children under 12, at the door or reserve by emailing firemarks@fairpoint.net by Wednesday, July 31. Aug. 3 — Woodcarving Show and Competition, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Poland Town Hall, 1231 Main St., Poland, 207357-1057. Aug. 3 — Public baked bean and casserole supper, 5 to 6 p.m., American Legion Auxillary Post 86, 15 Lewiston Road, Gray. Aug. 3 — Evening of gospel music, with singer Jason Runnels, 6:30 p.m., Greene Baptist Church, 102 Main St., Greene, 207-946-5505. Aug. 4 — Belgrade Lakeside Artisans Show, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Center for All Seasons, Route 27, 207-495-3481. Aug. 4 — Hugh Ogden Memorial Evening of Poetry, featuring Doug Rawlings, 6 p.m., Ecopelagicon nature store, 7 Pond St., Rangeley, free, open to public, light refreshments, 207-864-3421 (myocomATgmu.edu), 207864-2771, ecopelagicon.com, hughogden.com or margaretyocom.com/poetry Aug. 4 — Open House and Ice Cream Social for the replica Friends School House, 1 to 3 p.m., Raymond Casco Historical Society, 820 Roosevelt Trail (Route 302), Casco, louise1@maine.rr.com. Aug. 5 — Grassholes,

Poland Spring Preservation Society Sunset Concerts at the Gazebo, 6:30 p.m., 640 Maine St., Poland, if it rains, in All Souls Chapel, free, open to public, donations welcome. Aug. 5 — Connected Singles meeting, 7 to 9 p.m., at St. Charles Borromeo Church, 132 McKeen St., Brunswick, 207-725-1266 or 207-7258386. Aug. 7 — Gerry Boyle, Maine mystery author, 6 p.m., Belgrade Public Library, 124 Depot Road, Belgrade, 207495-3508. Aug. 9 — Old Mills and Water Power, presentation by Thomas Kelleher, of Old Sturbridge Village, Mass. 7 p.m., Bridgton Historical Society, Narramissic, 46 Narramissic Road, off Ingalls Road in South Bridgton, bridgtonhistory.org. Aug. 9-11 — Readfield Heritage Days, events Friday evening, Saturday all day, Sunday evening. Aug. 10 — Oakland Alumni Association's annual banquet, 10:30 a.m. social hour, noon meal, Elks Banquet Center, Waterville, 207-314-6676 or dwwrig@ myfairpoint.net. Aug. 10 — Winslow Congregational Church annual Blueberry Festival, 7 a.m.-1 p.m., 12 Lithgow St., free admission, www.WinslowUCC. org. Aug. 10 — Oakland Alumni Association annual activities and banquet, 10:30 a.m., Waterville Elks Lodge, 76 Industrial St., Waterviie; pre-register by Aug. 2; 207314-6676 or dwwrig@myfairpoint.net Aug. 10 — Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust "Stories and S’mores" for families with children 4-6, 5 p.m., Maine Forestry Museum, walk, story and snack, www.rlht.org/ get-involoved/calendar. Aug. 10 — Danny & Darby of Rose Hill perform at Music in the Park series, Jay, 6 p.m. French Falls Park, 28 French Falls Lane. Aug. 11 — The Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust workshop on edible and medicinal mushrooms, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 2424 Main St., Rangeley; registration required 207-8647311 or alaliberte@rlht.org. Aug. 12 — Rangeley Connects health and wellness session, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., featuring Harvey Milkman, Rangeley Inn, 207-864-7311, rlht.org. Aug. 12 — Red Beans and Rice, Poland Spring Preservation Society Sunset Concerts at the Gazebo, 6:30 p.m., 640 Maine St., Poland, if it rains, in All Souls Chapel, free, open to public, donations welcome. Aug. 13 — George Krassner, pioneer in the American space program, "Show and Tell with a Space Pioneer," free, open to public, 6 p.m., Topsham Public Library, 25 Foreside Road, 207-725-1727, www.topshamlibrary.org. Aug. 14 — "Careers in Art Series for Kids — Science, Nature & Drawing,” 10 a.m. to noon for children ages 6 to 8, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. for children ages 9 and up, Folk Art Studio at Fiber and Vine, 402 Main St., Norway, registration and information at fiberandvine. com. Aug. 15 — Opening recep-

tion, awards ceremony 29th annual Maine Open Juried Art Show, 5-7 p.m., Sterrs Gallery, Common Street Arts, commonstreetarts.com. Aug. 16 — Blood drive, Lisbon United Methodist Church, 1-6 p.m. 14 School St. www.redcrossblood.org, 1-800-RED-CROSS, contact Gwen Rioux, 207-353-6814 for information or to volunteer. Aug. 16 — Red Sox vs. Baltimore Orioles Lisbon Sunshine Hill Neighbors Seniors, Lisbon Parks and Recreation Dept. bus trip, 7 p.m. game, Cost includes tickets, coach transportation, www. lisbonme.org/parks-recreation, 207-353-0646, 207-3532289. Aug. 18 — Augusta Elks Lodge third annual Set for Success of the Greater Augusta Area back-to-school event, supplies, clothes, services for pre-k through 12 grade students, free and open to all students, 1-3 p.m., Augusta Elks Lodge Banquet Room, 397 Civic Center Drive, Mike Michaud 207-441-2838, Lina Michaud 207-485-4710. Aug. 18 — Charles Lewis Fox and Artists on The Ridge, Earle Shettleworth, Maine State Historian, 2 p.m. Bridgton Historical Society, $8 for members, $10 for nonmembers, Narramissic, 46 Narramissic Road, off Ingalls Road in South Bridgton, bridgtonhistory.org. Aug. 19 — Julie Thompson's High Standards, Cilantro at the Gazebo, Poland Spring Preservation Society Sunset Concerts at the Gazebo, 6:30 p.m., 640 Maine St., Poland, if it rains, in All Souls Chapel, free, open to public, donations welcome. Aug. 19 — American Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at LA Metro Chamber, 415 Lisbon St, www.redcrossblood.org and enter LAMETRO in the blue box, top right; 207-783-2249, www.LAMetroChamber.com. Aug. 21 — Central Maine Community College, Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce 20th annual Chip Morrison Scholarship Golf Scramble, Fox Ridge Golf Club, 550 Penley Corner Road, Auburn, single largest fundraiser for college scholarships benefiting local students, chance to win the “Hole In One” $10,000 cash prize and the Chip Toss,207-783-2249, Maureen@LAMetroChamber.com or Roger Philippon, CM Education Foundation, 207-755-5357, RPhilippon@ cmcc.edu. Aug. 22 — Belgrade Lakes Historical Society presents "Inventing Vacationland, How Maine became a number one Tourist Destination,” by Scott Andrews of USM Senior College, 7 p.m., 7 Lakes Alliance, (formerly the Maine Lakes Resource Center), 137 Main St, Belgrade Lakes Village, www.belgradehistoricalsociety.org or the Belgrade Historical Society Facebook Page. Aug. 23 — Civil War presentation by members of the 3rd Infantry, afternoon, Bridgton Historical Society, Narramissic, 46 Narramissic Road, off Ingalls Road in South Bridgton, bridgtonhis-

tory.org. Aug. 24-25 — Stonewall Building Class, Tear Cap workshop for beginners and those with previous experience, in partnership with The Stone Trust, Hiram, 207-6253396, info@tearcapworkshops.org. Aug. 26 — Kathy Haley and Phil House, Poland Spring Preservation Society Sunset Concerts at the Gazebo, 6:30 p.m., All Souls Chapel, 640 Maine St., Poland, free, open to public, donations welcome. Aug. 31 — Author Catherynne Valente, 2 p.m., Topsham Public Library, free, open to public, 25 Foreside Road, 207-725-1727, www. topshamlibrary.org.

SEPTEMBER Sept. 2 — Buckfield Parade and Community Day, 9 a.m. parade lineup, festivities follow at Buckfield Jr. Sr. High School, 207-461-3663, barefootphoto@hotmail.com, Janet Iveson 973-398-8891, janetiveson@hotmail.com, 207-754-1748. Sept. 7 — Household hazardous waste collection (latex and oil-based paints accepted), 9 a.m. to noon, Jay Transfer Station, 672 Main St., Jay, 207-783-9186. Sept. 7 — Public baked bean and casserole supper, 5 to 6 p.m., American Legion Auxillary Post 86, 15 Lewiston Road, Gray. Sept. 7 — The Only Hope performs at Music in the Park series, Jay, 6 p.m. French Falls Park, 28 French Falls Lane. Sept. 9 — Connected Singles meeting, 7 to 9 p.m., at St. Charles Borromeo Church, 132 McKeen St., Brunswick, 207-725-1266 or 207-7258386. Sept. 14 — No Account Boozers performs at Music in the Park series, Jay, 6 p.m. French Falls Park, 28 French Falls Lane.

MONTHLY MEETINGS AUBURN: Rose's Room, support for those with incarcerated loved one, third Wednesday of the month, 7-8:30 p.m., St. Michael's Episcopal Church, 78 Pleasant St., 207-998-2547.

ONGOING: May 21-Sept. 17 — Music for Mavis Concerts Series, 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesdays, rain or shine, grounds of Turner Public Library, 98 Matthews Way. May 29-Aug. 27 — Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust 90-minute walks on conservation lands around Rangeley Lake, free, open to public, 5:30 p.m. at trailhead, www.rlht.org/get-involoved/ calendar, dhanges in scheduling because of unforeseen circumstances will posted to Facebook. June 4-Aug 31 — Local artists on exhibit at Carrabassett Valley Public Library & Community Center Gallery, 207-237-3535. June 20-Aug. 29 — Waterville Public Library storytime at the Downtown Farmers' Market, 3:30-5:30

p.m., near the Two Cent Bridge, Head of Falls, Front Street, Waterville. June 20-Aug. 29 — Common Street Arts Art in the Park, 4-6 p.m., RiverWalk at Head of Falls, Waterville, free, open to public, canceled with inclement weather, www.WatervilleCreates.org. June 21-July 27 — "Striped" exhibition, Harlow Gallery, 100 Water St., Hallowell, noon-6 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, harlowgallery. org, 207-622-3813. June 21-Aug. 16 — Greenwood Fiddle Jam, free, first and third Friday of the month, 7 to 8:30 p.m., old Greenwood Town Hall, Route 26, Locke Mills Village. Other string instruments welcome. Come to play or listen; FMI Monica, 207-381-7730. July 11-Aug. 28 — Bethel Historical Society Mill Brook Craft Series, 1 p.m. Thursdays, Twitchell Education Center, 14 Broad St., each sesson 1-3 hours, free, registration is encouraged, 207-824-2908 or email info@ bethelhistorical.org. July 13-Aug 11 — Table Rock Arts Center exhibition, "Anne Richter with Dan Greenfeld,” artists’ reception 4 to 5:30 p.m., 162 Main St., Bethel, 207-432-7239. Aug. 9-18 — Community Little Theatre production of "Mamma Mia!" performances 7:30 p.m., 2 p.m. matinees, Academy Street, Auburn, LACLT.com, 207-783-0958. Aug. 2-Sept. 7 — "Formation" exhibition, cermanics by 29 Maine artists, The Harlow, 100 Water St., Hallowell, free, open to publc, noon-6 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, harlowgallery.org, 207-622-3813. Aug. 12-Sept. 7 — 29th annual Maine Open Juried Art Show, Sterrs Gallery, Common Street Arts, commonstreetarts.com. Aug. 13-16 — Plein air workshop with Michael Vermette (watercolor), sponsored by Rangeley Friends of the Arts, rangeleyarts.org, 207864-5000. 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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Refresh your home with Stefanie Mahr Damien By Victoria Decoster

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

time,” Damien said. Wit h i n t wo we e k s , Damien had refurbished the house, fixed any potential deal breakers for new buyers, and put their property on the market. The Hurd’s had their home under contract before the move on April 1st. With the aid of Damien’s f loor plan she designed before hand, their belongings were unpacked within the day and they were ready to start the next chapter of their life. “A nyone thin king of selling a long held family home, I would highly recommend the services of Stefanie Damien,” the Hurds said. “She worked tirelessly to meet our time-

line and did so in a very upbeat professional manner. What could have been a very stress filled time turned out to be a positive experience.” At the age of 11 years old Damien taught herself how to sew with an old Singer machine in the basement. Ever since, her love for sewing has flourished, prompting her to start a design business in 1989. Over time Damien picked up new skills, like interior design and home staging and eventually evolved her business into Refresh to better suit her services. Located on 550 Lisbon St. in Lewiston, Damien refers to her services as an

a la carte menu. From home staging, to interior design, reupholstery, and window treatments clients can pick and choose what they need. Many customers come to Damien, concerned they will not be able to afford her services. “Most people don’t realize home staging doesn’t have to break the bank. I can be paid at the closing of the house,” Damien said. In the end, her services end up saving customers money. Damien also teaches sewing and upholster y classes. Sign-ups are available through the Creative Artisans of Maine website, where classes are available most days of the week.

STUDENT NEWS

Lewiston resident receives James McGowan Award AUBURN — A Central Maine Community College student was selected recently to receive the Maine Community College System James McGowan Award. Za k iya Shei k h of Lewiston graduated with high honors this spring from the graphic communications program at CMCC. She was one of four CMCC students named in May to the 2019 All-Maine Academic Team. The students were selected in recognition of outstanding academic achievement, leadership

and service. Zakiya hopes to work in print media. McGowan retired last year as the director of the MCCS Center for Career Development; the award, given in recognition of his many years of service to Maine’s community colleges, is presented to a student at one of Maine’s seven community colleges who exemplifies a deep love of Maine, a desire to give back in meaningful ways to one’s community, and a commitment to lifelong learning. This prestigious award includes a $1,000 check.

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Central Maine Community College Dean of Students Nick Hamel presents the James McGowan Award to Zakiya Sheikh of Lewiston.

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Historical Society Elects New Board Members At its recent annual meeting, the Androscoggin Historical Society elected officers and board members for the 2019-20 year. New board members are Joline Froton, Everett Bertrand, and Sonia Jack. Joline Froton is a native of Lewiston. Having graduated from Lewiston High School, she was employed at Bates College for 27 years, where first she managed the post office and then the college store. She served as the administrative assistant for the A nd roscoggin Histor ical Society for six years. Among her volunteer work has been fifteen years at Maine Adaptive Skiing and Recreation. She is the mother of two daughters and a son and grandmother of three. She enjoys traveling, skiing, snowshoeing, hiking, knitting, and reading historical novels. A resident of Minot, Ev-

erett Bertrand graduated from Poland (Maine) Regional High School. He completed a double major in economics and history at Wheaton College in Norton, Massachusetts. At Wheaton, he was head resident advisor, and was a member of the history club and of the men’s rugby team. He attended junior semester abroad at University of Canterbury, New Zealand. As an intern at Androscoggin Historical Society, he transcribed the letters of Edward Little for publication in Douglas Hodgkin’s book, “Dear Parent,” the biography of the founder of ELHS. His work history includes customer service at TD Bank and his current employment as a financial advisor with Merrill Lynch. Sonia Jack graduated in 1979 with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from University of

Maine at Farmington. She then taught at St. Peter’s School in Lewiston and Webster School in Auburn. She retired from teaching in 2016, having completed 33 years in Litchfield. She taught every grade level from K-8 in those years. She taught social studies for most of her 37 years in education and therefore has a great interest in history. She now volunteers at the Dempsey Center once a week. She states that her husband and her four grandchildren “are the light of my life.” Officers elected at the annual meeting were Curtis Jack, president; Cathy McDonald, vice president; David Chittim, treasurer; and Douglas Hodgkin, secretary. Board members re-elected were Penny Jessop, Stephen Marsden, Rick Morris, Merton Ricker, Beverly Robbins, Ethelind Wright, David Young, and Elizabeth Young.

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Store Next Door project receives donation from Lewiston Municipal Federal Credit Union LEWISTON — Lewiston Municipal Federal Credit union, in partnership with the Maine C r e d it Un io n s’ C a m paign for Ending Hunger, helped to raise money as part of the 2018 campaign, recently donating $600 to The Store Next Door Project at Lewiston High School. The SND P roje ct prov ide s food and other basic tangible good s, a ca de m ic sup port, emotional support and service referrals for st udents livi ng with i n Lewiston in all grades. Jamie Caouette, Store Next Door Project representative accepting the funds, works closely with the st udents and other volunteers. She provides ongoing support and expertise to homeless youth and parenting students by helping them find resources to fulfill basic needs. For those with no insurance, Caouette can assist them with getting insurance and other essential supports to help improve their overall wellbeing.

Caouet te has been a case-manager for almost 10 years and is passionate in her work helping young people. She often can be found at public spea k i ng engagements shar ing her k nowledge of homeless youth needs, prog rams and ser vices and is a volunteer on the Parenting Teen Advisory Board and The Human

Traff ick ing Collaborative; she is a cer tif ied Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper. L ew i st on Mu n icip a l Federal Credit Union is celebrating its 75th anniversary, serves the employees of Lewiston, Auburn, Lewiston schools, Auburn schools, Lewiston Housing Authority, and their families.

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Mary Jane Goodell, right, community outreach coordinator for Lewiston Municipal Federal Credit union, presents a $600 donation on behalf of the credit union membership to Jamie Caouette from The Store Next Door Project at Lewiston High School.

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

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

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

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Black flies all part of the fishing experience

V. Paul Reynolds Look, most of us who love to fish Maine in early June expect to be swatting a few bugs, right? When I was a lad fishing with Dad, he always lathered me up with that black, foul-smelling Old Woodsman fly dope. I’d complain about the stinky stuff, whine about the buzzing hordes, and he would say, “It’s part of the deal, son; bugs and trout. You can’t have one without the other.” Over the years, a halo of cigar smoke or a puffing pipeful always made the bugs bearable, at least for me, if not the other person in the bow of the canoe. Generally, the bug situation has never been at the forefront

of my fishing memories. There have a been a couple of times, though. Once in a canoe on Little Houston Pond, the black flies were so thick that Diane’s head net was festered with a black cloud. Though they weren’t biting her they were doing a job on her pysche – she admitted it. She toughed it out, however; she overcame, and we boated some slab-sided brookies. Labrador was a challenge, bug-wise. Worse than the black flies were the big horse flies that the locals call “stouts.” Now they are serious flesh eaters. Ouch! Flying over a remote stretch there in a Beaver, I asked the pilot how you would ever find your way out if the engine quit and he had to put her down. “Wouldn’t matter,” he smirked, The bugs would drive you mad long before anyone located you or you found you way out, eh? As far as June black flies go, this year may go down in history as one of the worst in

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6 Water tips for tone and balance Jodi Cornelio

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

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

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

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

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

make little circles in the water front and back. Basically any motion you can under the water will help tone and condition the arms. 6. Flutter kicks: This is the most fun and the most basic. It’s a great cool down. Just hold onto your noodle in front of you floating on your belly and kick your feet as hard as you can until you get winded. Once winded slow it down and just coast. I hope these water tips for tone and balance will help you enjoy your summer in a safe and healthy way. Live Long, Live Well

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Chiari malformation — ever heard of it before? Diane Atwood

If you were to meet Heidi Fox — a 20-year-old college student from Maine — it would probably never occur to you that she was anything but well and healthy. That’s exactly how it was when she was 13 and in the eighth grade. Up until that point, everything seemed normal and then, her soccer coach suddenly stopped playing her in games. “I said I’m working really hard, why aren’t you letting me play? And he said, it looks like you’re in pain when you’re running. I didn’t feel like I was in pain, but I had a limp that got worse and worse really fast. And then, I did start noticing that I

was walking weird, but there still wasn’t any pain for me.” (Heidi Fox) Her parents took her to the pediatrician and by then, she wasn’t able to stand on her toes. Again, no pain, she just couldn’t do it. “The pediatrician did some strength testing and said she’s got some weakness in her lower legs, so let’s try some physical therapy,” explained Heidi’s father Brain Fox. “The physical therapist worked with her for maybe 20 minutes the first day and he looked at us and said something is really not right here. He called her pediatrician and the next thing we knew, we were taking her for an MRI.” The MRI showed what ap-

peared to be a cyst in Heidi’s spine. She was scheduled to have back surgery when the pediatric neurosurgeon who was now on her case, decided to order a second MRI with contrast to make sure the cyst wasn’t cancerous. Instead of only looking at her spine, the radiologist who did the second MRI decided to also take a look at Heidi’s skull. He discovered that she didn’t have a cyst, but a rare condition called Chiari (key-AR-ee) malformation. Her cerebellum, which is the part of the brain that controls balance, coordination and muscle movement, had pushed through the hole at the bottom of her skull. The hole is called the foramen and it’s meant only for the spinal

cord. Chiari usually occurs because the part of the skull that holds the cerebellum did not develop properly — it’s either too small or misshapen. It’s primarily congenital but has been known to happen with trauma, although rarely. When the brain extends down into the foramen, the blockage can prevent spinal fluid from circulating as it should between the brain and the spinal canal. The spinal fluid gradually collects where it shouldn’t and causes increased pressure on the brain and spinal cord, which can lead to a variety of symptoms. Heidi’s parents were filled with gratitude that the radiologist decided to look at

her spine and her head.”Instead of just having a cyst in her back,” said her mother Lili Fox, “her whole spinal column was fluid filled with one spot that was more swollen. That was the reason the radiologist went beyond. We wrote a letter of thanks be-

cause he went way beyond where he was supposed to and we said thank God you took the initiative to do that. Had he not gone up and seen the Chiari then she would

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additional room. In some cases, a small portion of the spinal column is also removed to allow more room and relieve pressure on the spinal cord. If there is a build-up of fluid in the brain, it may also be necessary to put in a tube called a shunt to drain the excess fluid. Heidi made it through her surgery fine. In fact, her main concern, said her dad, was that she might miss a favorite TV show that night. “As we pulled into the parking garage at Maine Med, Heidi says to us, how long is this surgery supposed to take? And I said, well, two to three hours. And she said, good, because I want to watch The Voice tonight. Fast forward through the surgery and through recovery. The first thing she said when she woke up, I think it was around 5:30, she asked what time it was. We told her and she said, good, wake me up, I want to watch The Voice.” About seven years have passed since Heidi’s diagnosis and surgery. She is now a medical biology student at the University of New England. About to enter her junior year and carrying a full course load. The surgery was a success, but she still deals with some troublesome after effects and related symptoms. She has nerve damage in her feet and it was

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have had a back surgery she didn’t need.” Signs and symptoms of Chiari malformation Signs of Chiari may be present on a prenatal ultrasound, at birth, or as in Heidi’s case, may not show up until adolescence or early adulthood. Some people may never have any symptoms at all and may only discover they have Chiari when tests are done for other reasons. The symptoms that kept Heidi out of her soccer games came on quite suddenly. “Two weeks before we were visiting friends in North Carolina and they did this crazy little YouTube video,” said Lili. “She was running and there was absolutely nothing wrong. Within a two week period, it reached that point. It was crazy fast.” Here is a list of common Chiari signs and symptoms:

•H oarseness • S evere headaches, es-

pecially with sudden sneezing, coughing or straining

•T innitus (ringing/buzzing in the ears

•W eakness • S low heart rate • S coliosis (curvature of the spine)

• S leep apnea Treatment The fact that Heidi had Chiari malformation and not a cyst meant instead of back surgery she needed brain surgery. Not to cure her condition because it isn’t curable, but to prevent things from getting any worse. The neurosurgeon removed a small section of bone in the back of her skull, which gave her brain more room and relieved the pressure from the build-up of spinal fluid. The procedure is called a posterior fossa decompression. He also cut open the covering of her brain (dura mater) and sewed in a patch to provide some

•U nsteady gait and problems with balance

• P oor hand coordination •N eck pain •N umbness and tingling in the hands and feet

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also discovered that she had scoliosis — a double s-curve in her back. One specialist told her she needed a rod in her back. Instead, she wore a brace. She was also told that she’d probably never walk normally again. But she and her physical therapist worked tirelessly together for more than four years and today, except for when she’s tired, she walks fine. The most debilitating Chiari symptoms she has to deal with are fatigue and headaches. They prevent her from doing the sports she used to love and sometimes, from doing anything at all. “I get headaches almost daily,” she said, “and when the pressure changes with the weather. What brings them on really bad and really fast is a jarring motion, anything that involves running and jumping. “They start in the back of the head and it’s like if you’re nailing something into a wall. Usually, it spreads and sometimes it’s in one whole half of my head or sometimes it’ll just stay in the back. “Some days I’ll wake up with a headache and I’ll know it’s going to be hard to even get through my classes. Other days I’ll wake up feeling fine and I’ll think I need to get a lot of work done. I don’t know how I’ll feel tomorrow, you know? I try to get my work done as far in advance as I can because I never know.” At the beginning of this story, I said if you were to see her today, it would probably never occur to you that Heidi was anything but well and healthy. Her mother explains why. “It’s because even when she’s not doing well, she often doesn’t let on. I know that she does not complain. When I say she’s my hero, she is my hero. I know how bad of a de-

July 2019 bilitating headache she can have or how horrible she’ll feel and she will very rarely say I feel bad.” But the fact that she’s not apt to complain and usually looks fine can mean that many people don’t have a clue what she might be up against. Her closest friends know and are very supportive, but others not so much. Sometimes, even when she tries to explain. “When I tell people what I have they have no idea what it is,” she said. “And it’s just hard when they don’t understand.” “That’s because she looks okay,” said Lili. “She looks normal. You know, it’s really hard on her. She has headaches every day and people want her to go play and they want her to go out partying and she can’t, she can’t. She can make the choice — one day I’m going to dance with my friends or I’m going to run down that hill. And then she suffers from headaches but if you look at her, you

don’t see it.” Heidi decided that instead of staying silent about her Chiari she would become an advocate not only for herself but also for other people with rare, invisible diseases. She also decided to go into the medical field after college. “I want to be able to help people who are in situations similar to mine and experience pain every day but feel misunderstood because their pain might not be obvious to other people. I want to be able to help people who also have conditions that most people haven’t heard of, and be someone who can relate to and help them through their experiences.” Chiari malformation resources You can find a lot more information about Chiari malformation on the Conquer Chiari website. The organization sponsors walk every year, including two in Maine. (https://www.conquerchiari.org/)

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By Fred Cicetti

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air-conditioned environment. It can strike you if you are soaked in the rain on a cool, windy day, or if you fall into chilly water. Water colder than 70º F can begin to cause hypothermia quickly. People older than 65 years are especially vulnerable to hypother mia because they tend to suffer from illnesses or take medications that interfere with regulating body temperature. Also, older adults often produce less body heat because of a slower metabolism and less physical activity. Seniors make up about half of the annual fatalities from hypothermia in the United States. Low body temperature impairs the brain, so hypother mia is especially d a ngerou s becau se it s victims may not k now they’re in trouble. Severe

hypothermia eventually leads to cardiac and respiratory failure, then death. Hy p ot h e r m i a c o m e s on gradually. Shivering is a common and obvious sign. Shivering is a natural response that increases muscle cell activity and generates heat, but shivering alone does not mean you have hy pother mia. Healthcare professionals recommend looking for “umbles,” too. These are stumbles, mumbles, fumbles and grumbles. Watch for these specif ic symptoms — conf u s io n o r sl e e p i n e s s; slowed, slur red speech; shallow breathing; weak pulse or low blood pressure; changes in behavior such as apathy; change in appearance such as pale skin; poor body control or slow reaction times. If you suspect someone has hypothermia, call for

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diopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) immediately if you’re trained in that procedure.

• I n general, try to warm

• P rovide warm non-al-

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is brightly colored to the car antenna so you can be seen.

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neck, head, and groin with an electric blanket or war m compresses. Don’t use direct heat from a lamp or hot water.

coholic beverages. Alcohol lowers the body’s ability to retain heat. Forget that image of the St. Bernard with the brandy keg.

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er) for about 10 minutes per hour, opening one window slightly to let in air. Make sure that snow is not blocking the exhaust pipe; this will reduce the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning.

the victim. Replace wet clothi ng. Share you r body heat.

• F irst warm the chest,

because you will drive cold blood to the heart, lungs and brain; this w i l l lowe r t he c or e body temperature. Use an electric blanket or warm compresses.

• I f the person’s breathing has stopped or appears dangerously low or shallow, begin car-

including you r head, in extra clothing, blankets, or newspapers. Stay awake.

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Lines blur when it comes to the four seasons of Maine John McDonald

Peter f rom Vi rg i n ia e-mailed: “John, We’ve been staying a few weeks in a nice cottage on the grounds of a resort on the coast. While here we first want you to know how much we enjoyed reading your column in the local weekly. After reading a few of your pieces, we thought you’d probably be able to answer a question for us. Several tourist brochures we’ve seen boast that Maine is a four-season resort‚ yet people we’ve met and talked to, people who

live here year-round chuckle at the idea. Who’s right? Is Maine a four-season resort or isn’t it?” Thanks for the e-mail Peter. I think I’ve seen some of those brochures boasting of our mythical four seasons‚ but after living year-round in Maine for as long as I have, I only wonder where these people learned to count. Here in the USA we have freedom of speech, and that freedom even extends to our tourist promotion people so they can say whatever they want. I guess you can say — for tourist promotion reasons — that Maine has four seasons, but in fairness you should quickly mention that it is possible to get snowed on in at least three, maybe even four, of our seasons.

I can hear some of you now. “John, are you serious? Snow in four out of four seasons?” Listen, here in Maine many of us haven’t trusted the weather ever since the infamous winter of 1816, a year still known in these parts as “The year without a summer.” I hear some of you saying, “A re you ser ious, John? 1816? It’s time to give it a rest — 1816 was over 185 years ago!” Yes it was a while ago, but some of us still enjoy talking about it. Here in Maine we learn in history about the year 1816 and how here in the northeastern United States and southeastern Canada there was a killing frost and bad snow storms in all twelve months.

Trying to explain the abnormal weather some quacks‚ of the time — yes, they had quacks back then, too — tried to blame the cold weather on poor Ben Franklin and his slick new invention, the lightening rod, that was being installed on top of barns and houses all over the place. As these quacks saw it, lightening was made up of intense heat; Ben’s new invention was interfering with the life of lightening, therefore Ben and Ben alone was most likely responsible for all the heat being lost. Later, when we learned a little more about this crazy planet, it was thought that the cold weather — more than likely — was caused

by a number of large volcanic eruptions that occurred on the other side of the world in 1814-1815 in places like the Philippines and Indonesia. I know it’s a long-winded answer to a simple question, Peter, but sometimes there’s no way around it. In a related e-mail, Will f rom New por t w r ites, “John, we’ve just retired to Maine and will be spending our first fall here. What do people around here do in the fall?” Thanks for the e-mail, Will. Most new arrivals, like you, spend a lot of time in early fall wondering things like “What ever happened to summer?” Once you’ve more or less dealt with that

question, you can get down to doing what you probably should have been doing in the first place — wondering if you’ve done everything necessary to get ready for winter, which is bearing down on our state like a runaway freight train. Hope you have a nice fall and are all ready when the first snow arrives, which will most likely be sooner than you think. Humoristk and storyteller John McDonald has written five regional bestselling books about Maine and is ready to entertain at your next banquet, conference or special event. Call 207-240 - 8324 or email maineauthor john.mcdonld@ yahoo.com.

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MOVIE REVIEW

July 2019

’Shaft’

Lucas Allen (Warner Bros. Pictures/ New Line Cinema) Though dated by today’s standards, Gordon Parks’ 1971 film “Shaft” not only jumpstarted the blaxploitation genre of that decade, but also opened the doors for African-American actors and directors. After two sequels, a short-lived TV series

and the 2000 semi-remake/ sequel, the new “Shaft” attempts to revive the franchise for a new generation. It’s directed by Tim Story, director of the “Ride Along” movies,and it’s co-produced and co-written by Kenya Barris, the creator of the hit TV series “Black-ish.” After growing up with single mother Maya (Regina Hall), J.J. (Jessie T. Usher) hopes not to follow in the footsteps of his estranged father ,detective John Shaft (Samuel L. Jackson). Now as a rookie FBI analyst, he takes on a personal mission to figure out the mysterious death of a childhood friend from a drug overdose. After figuring out that it was actually murder, he turns

to his father for help, even though the two of them have their differences in handling the case. The old Shaft handles street justice his own way that made him a legend in Harlem. Still, the two of them gather enough clues together to figure out the motive behind the murder. With the help of J.J.’s crush, Sasha (Alexandra Shipp), he figures out that it’s somehow linked to a new mosque being built in Manhattan. However, Shaft also believes it has something to do with a drug lord he’s been trying to go after for nearly 30 years. When things do get crazy, they’re going to need another Shaft on their side when Grandad John Shaft (Richard Roundtree) is ready

to get back into the game. Unlike the other movies, which have a gritty and dramatic tone, this one chooses to take on a lighter and comedic tone to differentiate itself from what was done before. One may see this as an attempt to parody the ‘70s original with a current generation perspective, but that’s not the case. It’s more of a humorous coming-ofage story of a young generation clashing yet still learn with the values of the older generation. The character dynamic helps drive this story and it pays off by the end. Much of the humor is good, while other parts don’t land. There are also some moments of violence

that sometimes clash with the humor. But everything’s structured fairly and whatever f laws it has is overcome by the entertainment value. The climax is much more action-oriented with frantic gunplay and lots of bullets flying. By the end, you’ll imagine yourself walking down the streets of New York to the sweet sounds of Isaac Hayes’ iconic theme song. Jackson’s first-time playing Shaft in 19 years is just as cool and incredible as ever. With the added humor, he also brings a level of charisma he’s most known for. Also, Roundtree surprisingly maintains his coolness at the age of 76, especially when handling some of the action.

Usher brings some likability to a character who’s basic schtick is being a millennial caught in an old-school world of crimefighting. Hall also has some good scenes with Jackson thanks to their genuine chemistry. 2019’s “Shaft” may seem like a big departure from its previous incarnations, but it still has the power to be as cool as ever. And while we still have our superheroes, there is always one like Shaft who doesn’t need a cape or superpowers to be amazing. THE MOVIE’S R ATI NG: R (for per vasive language, violence, sexual content, some drug material, and brief nudity) THE CRITIC’S RATING: 3.25 Stars (Out of Four)

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Make plans now for Lewiston teacher wins ‘Come Home Auburn’ adult education honor alumni event Nov. 1 AUBURN – The City of Auburn, Auburn School Department and the city’s 150th Committee are spreading the word about “Come Home, Auburn” — a special alumni weekend to be held Friday Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 1 through 3, as part of the city’s Sesquicentennial Celebration. “Come Home, Auburn” will be the fourth signature event in Auburn’s efforts to commemorate the city’s 150th year. Previous events include the first ever “New Year’s Auburn,” a city-wide birthday party held in February, and the recent Memorial

Day Celebration, boasting a two-hour parade, “Art in the Park” art show and much more. Highlights of “Come Home, Auburn” will include: Friday — The “Battle of the Bridge” – Edward Little High School vs. Lewiston High School - Football Game at Walton Field. Saturday — Various alumni games and gatherings throughout the day, including a ceremony for the unveiling of the Bell Tower in Anniversary Park and a huge alumni reunion at Lost Valley. Sunday — Family Fun Day at Edward Little High

School, complete with a Family 5K and Kids Zone, as well as tours and presentations on the new Edward Little High School project. All alumni of Edward Little High School — and anyone with an affinity for the school, its graduates and the city itself — are invited home for this once-in-a-lifetime celebration. The 150th Committee is seeking assistance with this signature event. ELHS class officers and/or anyone wishing to volunteer should email auburn150@ auburnmaine.gov or complete the volunteer form at www.auburn150.com.

ORONO — A Lewiston educator with firsthand knowledge of the challenges of learning a new language has won the Teacher of the Year award from the Maine Adult Education Association. Irina Petranek received the honor June 20 during MAEA’s annual conference at the University of Maine. Lewiston Adult Education Director Bill Grant presented the award to Petranek at a ceremony held at Donald P. Corbett Hall. Petranek, who teaches English as a Second Language, joined Lewiston Adult Education in 2011. Born in Dzhambul, Kazakhstan, she is

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The Lisbon High School Cheering and Baseball Teams marched in Moxie Parade as 2019 State Champions.

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

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

to take a step back in time. “Maine’s best 80’s hard rock cover band” is how the quintet rockers “Twyce Shy” bill themselves, and they couldn’t be more right. With a selection of the best “hair band” songs you love and remember, top shelf musicianship, and a pro sound and light show; Twyce Shy delivers a one-two punch worthy of their disclaimer. On July 21st The Beatles Tribute band “Studio Two” takes you back to the days of the Fab Four. Studio Two is a headlining Beatles tribute band, comprised of Berklee Alumni who focus on the most exciting, energetic period of The Beatles — the early years. Choosing from a catalog of songs from their club and touring performances, Studio Two captures all of the excitement and danceable 50’s and 60’s Rock ‘n’ Roll songs The Beatles helped popularize. All of this is done in period correct attire and equipment. You will be transported in time! On July 28th, Frank’s Restaurant presents national recording artist Parker Millsap. Hailed by Elton John as one

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cially those with Alzheimer’s and other dementia diseases. They also believe in passing on a love of big band music to the next generation, our band members range from 15 years old to 60+. Saco River Jazz Ensemble plays music from the big band era of the 1930’s, 40’s, and 50’s, featuring music from Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, and many others. Vocalist Marissa Sheltra currently resides in the Portland area, teaching theater at the local high school, and directing the one-act plays. August 11th brings the rock sounds of Lisbon Native Candie Tremblay and Fighting Fiction. Fighting Fiction is a modern pop/rock band based out of Portland, Maine. Featuring local native Candie Tremblay on lead vocals, Andy Demmons on Lead guitar/ vocals, Josh Prescott on Bass, and Tyler Arnold on drums. FF has been keeping busy playing Festivals, apres ski, bars and private parties all over New England coming up on 2 years. FF Plays 90’s rock, reggae and top 40. Along with a selection of originals. Roxy By Proxy takes the stage on Aug. 18th. Roxy by Proxy, formed in October 2018, and is comprised of well seasoned professional

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Seven receive CNA certificates in collaborative program WATERVILLE—Seven students have completed a collaborative program of 180 hours of certified nurses’ aide training provided through partnerships with Western Maine Community Action at the CareerCenter in Lewiston and Lawrence Adult Education in Fairfield. Northern Light Continuing Care Lakewood hosted a graduation ceremony recognizing graduates as cer-

tified nurses’ aides. Desiree Knowles, assistant director of nursing, welcomed administrators, staff, residents, family, friends, teachers and community partners to the pinning ceremony and presentation of certificates. Graduating were Anthony McCutcheon, Christy McCarthy, Julie Frost, Joselyn Marston, Brittany Horton, Kayla Hayden and Makayla Busque. CNAsCommencement remarks were given by instruc-

tors Chris Miller and Lynn Pagliaro, talent acquisitions specialist Robin Doody, WMCA Program Coordinator for Central and Western Maine CareerCenters Patti Saarinen, Vicki Dyer and Director of Nursing Patricia Shuck. The curriculum, in addition to an on-the-job program following graduation, empowers students with the skills and knowledge essential to the specific job field. “This graduation class is

not only the result of the students’ dedication but also the best model of train to work where business, education, and workforce development collaborate,” said Saarinen, WMCA/WIOA Site Coordinator serving Androscoggin, Franklin, Oxford, Kennebec and Somerset counties. OJT is an incentive based program providing 50 percent of a trainee’s wages during the duration of the program. The integration of education

and training is a best-practice model for success.” “The grant funding was very well spent. Our new team members are vibrant and so well prepared,” said Shannon Lockwood, NLCCL administrator. “There are many ways this program ensures that we find the right people with the right skills and the right personality for this profession. We are grateful for the opportunity to benefit from this grant and

the students are enthusiastic and excited about this rare and free opportunity to be paid to learn.” “It’s exciting to open doors for individuals looking for a new career opportunity,” said Doody. “NLH Continuing Care Lakewood has done just that by partnering with adult education and WMCA to train and certify new certified nursing assistants. This is a win-win for all.

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Community Little Theatre ‘Mama Mia!’ cast announced AUBURN — The Community Little Theatre has announced the cast of its final production of its 79th Season, the smash ABBA musical “Mamma Mia!” Mam ma Mia ran for more than 14 years on Broadway, making it the n i nt h longest r u n n i ng show in Broadway history. The music, all originally composed by the Swedish pop group ABBA, includes such hits as “Dancing Queen,” “K nowing Me, Knowing You,” “Take a Chance on Me,” “The Wi n ner Ta kes It All,” “Voulez-Vous,” “SOS,” and, of course, the title track. W hen you ng Soph ie Sheridan decides to get mar ried, she wants her father to be at the wedding. The problem is, she doesn’t know who her father is. After reading her mother’s diar y, Sophie discovers it could be one of three men, and so she invites all three of them to the wedding, but under her mothers name. CLT favor it e Eileen Messina will play the role

of Donna Sheridan; her daughter Sophie Sheridan will be played by her real-life daughter, Sophie Messina. Don na’s best friends, Tanya and Rosie, will be played by Jennifer McClure Groover and Michelle Schmitt. The three “fathers” will be played by Gerry Therrien as American architect Sam Carmichael, Nathan White as the English banker Harry Bright and Chad Jacobson as Aussie adventurer Bill Austin. Ch ris Hodgkin will under take the role of Sky, Sophie’s fiance, and the supporting roles will include Sophie’s best friends Ali and Lisa will be played by Megan Record and Janelle Raven while Sky’s best friends Eddie and Pepper will be played by Danny Gay and Noah Keneborus. A special guest appearance will be made by Jim McKinley as Father Alexandrios. “Mamma Mia” includes a women’s chor us, who are Sophie’s close friends: Phoebe Armillotti, Lacey Moyse, Brittany Paradis, Mackenzie Richard,

Brooke Shelley and Justine Wiesinger. The Men’s Chorus, who are all Sky’s friends, will include Jeffrey Fairf ield, Gregor y Judd, Andrew Lachapelle, Jude Leaver, Kyle Mansur and Benjamin Simpson. In addition, “Mamma

Mia” will include a vocal ensemble, a group of singers who will assist backstage on the harmonies and back up singing needed. T he ensemble members are: Ken Mansur, Debby Mansur, Sara Caron, Sophie Carson,

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

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

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

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Lewiston teacher named 2020 NEA Global Fellow

LEWISTON — McMahon Elementary teacher Margie Dickson has been named a 2020 NEA Foundation Global Learning Fellow, the NEA Foundation announced recently. The foundation is a public charity founded by educators for educators. Dickson, a special education teacher, will spend a year in a peer learning network of 44 educators from across the country, building comprehension of issues of global significance and ability to bring them into the classroom. Maine Education Assocation President Grace Leavitt said in the news release that the state’s assocation is excited about Dickson receiving the honor, and her experience will enrich the education of her students. The 2020 fellows teach all grade levels and all subjects: from visual and performing arts; to special education; to library media; to history. They work in rural, suburban and urban schools. Beyond the classroom they are National Board Certified, cur-

riculum coaches, advisors, foreign language speakers, and more. The fellows reflect the diverse workforce of public education, which allows them to learn from each other and to bring global perspectives to a wide range of students. They share a passion for global education and an unwavering commitment for preparing America’s students with 21st century skills, the NEA said. “The new Global Learning Fellowship class joins a dynamic peer learning community like no other,” said Sara A. Sneed, president and CEO of the NEA Foundation. “The fellowship has a decade-long track record of fostering collaboration among educators and enhancing their ability to prepare students for an increasingly interconnected world.” Over the course of a year, the NEA Foundation staff, partners, and program alumni will support the fellows as they immerse themselves in online coursework, webinars, and collegial study, including a two-day profes-

sional development workshop this fall and a nine day international field study next summer in Peru. The field study brings the cohort together as they investigate the historical and cultural context of the country they visit and interact with local educators, students, administrators, and policy-makers; make school visits; and hear from business and non-profit leaders. The 2020 fellows will use what they learn during the year to prepare their students for global citizenship. They will also share their methods for globalizing instructional practice and advocate in their communities and beyond for global education.

Margie Dickson, McMahon Elemtary teacher.

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L/A Greek Festival returns with three-day format Sept. 5 LEWISTON — Members of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 155 Hogan Road, are gearing up for its annual Lewiston/Auburn Greek Festival beginning at 4 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 5, and continuing through Saturday evening, Sept. 7. Since 2003, enthusiastic community support has transformed what had been a local celebration into a regional cultural attraction. Partcipants will feel as though they are in Greece

enjoyingthe menu of Greek and Mediterranean food and pastries while ethnic music plays in the background. The festival will include church tours, activities for children, a bazaar, a treasure trove, and a Greek taverna. The family cafe returns were traditional Greek and American coffee can be enjoyed with baklava and a variety of classic desserts. On Thursday evening only, from 4 to 8 p.m., the festival will have a soft opening

featuring wine tasting and Greek dancing. Starting at 5 p.m., Greek dance lessons will be offered on the hour until close. Gyros and baklava will be served that evening; the full food menu will be available all day Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. T h is ye a r’s fe st iva l planning committee is cochaired by Aaron and Melissa Landry. For information, including directions, call 207-783-6795.

Chip Morrison scholarship golf tournament is Aug 21

AUBURN — Central Maine Community College and the Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce will host the 20th Annual Chip Morrison Scholarship Scramble on Wednesday, Aug. 21, at Fox Ridge Golf Club, 550 Penley Corner Road. The annual Chip Morrison Scholarship Scramble is the single largest fundraiser for college scholarships benefit-

ing local students. Included with registration is a chance to win the “Hole In One” $10,000 cash prize and the Chip Toss. There will also be a golf ball air cannon, 50/50 raffle and playing from the women’s tee. The Scholarship Scramble has been an important source of scholarship money, organizers said. The money raised provides critical resources for need and merit-based finan-

cial assistance, helping students on the path to a successful career and brighter future. Those interested in sponsorship or team registration may visit bit.ly/scholarshipscramble, contact Maureen Aube, LA Metro Chamber at 207-783-2249, Maureen@LAMetroChamber. com or Roger Philippon, CM Education Foundation, 207-755-5357, R Philippon@cmcc.edu.

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LA Metro Chamber hosts Aug. 19 blood drive LEWISTON -- The LA Metro Chamber of Commerce will host an American Red Cross blood drive from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 19, at the chambers office, 415 Lisbon St. In light of recent national

disasters, including hurricanes and forest fires, on top of day-to-day emergencies, the need for donors to help save lives by donating blood and platelets is accute, the Redo Cross said in a news release.

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Nominations open for 2019 Amanda Dempsey Award LEWISTON — Nominations for the 2019 Amanda Dempsey Award presented by Amgen’s Breakaway from Cancer will be accepted through Wednesday, Aug. 14. T he award, named in memor y of Amanda Dempsey, is presented to a cancer survivor who has a passion for helping Mainers with cancer. Although Dempsey was reserved and humble, she had a warm presence, and was passionate about giving back to her community. The recipient will be hon-

ored during Dempsey Challenge weekend, Sept. 28-29, at Simard-Payne Park. That Saturday, the winner will lead the Amgen Breakaway from Cancer Survivor Walk, along with Patrick Dempsey. The criteria for nominees is: • Individual must be a cancer survivor • Individual must demonstrate a passion for helping and inspiring others diagnosed with cancer • Individual lives and/or helps others in the state of Maine

Past winners include Barbara Deschenes (2018), Christina Parrish (2017), Brooke Ismail (2016), James Campbell (2015), Nel Bernard (2014), Hailey Sontag (2013), Kristen Short (2012), Laura Davis (2011), Scott Thomas (2010) and Carlene Sperry and Allen Lariviere (2009). Nominations may be submitted online at https:// www.dempseycenter.org/ award/. For questions, call Karen Page at the Dempsey Center in Lewiston at 207795-8250.

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Nine receive medical assistant certificates through partnership program GRAY — Nine students received certificates of completion in the St. Mary’s Hospital certified medical assistant training program, offered through Gray-New Gloucester Adult and Community Education. Certificates of completion were awarded to Jill Arbor, Wendy Chauvette, Joseph Bourgeois, Harmonie Estes, Dawn Feldman, Peggy Jordan, Kerinda Kennison, Wayne Lewis and Rebecca Richards. All students successfully passed the national certification exam and will be embarking upon careers as medical assistants. The program was also in partnership with the Lewiston CareerCenter, Western Maine Community Action and Community Concepts, and included 140 hours of classroom/laboratory experiences, 60 hours of employability skills training and 160 hours of externship, hosted by St. Mary’s. Upon completion of the program, students sit for the National Healthcare Association exam to earn their certification. Upon successful completion of the program and certification, St. Mary’s guaranteed all participants an interview for open Medical Assistant positions in their clinics. The workforce training

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MCHP graduates 82 in Nursing, Radiologic Technology LEW ISTON — T he Maine College of Health Professions graduated 63 nursing and 19 radiologic technology students on May 4. Faculty and administration awarded associate degrees in Applied Science for Nursing and Radiologic Technology, and several graduating students received awards during the ceremony. MCHP President Monika Bissell welcomed state Sen. Ned Claxton, D-Auburn, and a physician, as com mencement spea ker. Other guests included Dr. Mary-Anne Ponti, vice-president of Nursing at Central Maine Medical Center, and several MCHP Board members: Dr. Pam Baker (chair), Dr. David Tupponce, Dr. Dre Gager, Dr. Raj Woolever, Dr. Gus Crothers, Dr. Peter Schlax, Anne Kemper and Joan Macri. The Rev. James Weathersby, chaplain at R iver v iew Psych iat r ic Center, offered the call for reflection and benediction. Providing class ref lections were nursing class President Andrew Prima-

vera and radiologic technology Class President Brianna Gaillardetz. To recognize students who demonstrate leadership qualities, display concern and understanding for others, make decisions and assume responsibility for their actions, and establish trust in their interactions with others, Baker presented the MCHP Board of Trustees Award to Elizabeth O’Brien (nursing graduate) and Jennifer Brown (tadiology graduate).

Bissell presented the MCHP President’s Awards for the senior students attaining the highest academic achievements to Elizabeth O’Brien (nursing), and Jennifer Brown (radiologic technology). The award is given to the students with the highest GPA in each program of study. Members of the MCHP Class of 2019 are: Nursing Program: Sarah Beal, Holly Benner, Kristina Blake, Rylie Blanchet, Britney Blodgett, Renata

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