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Prior to the start of the Memorial Day parade and the ceremonies in Veterans’ Park, visitors took time to look for the names of the honored soldiers from the various military branches; the park is located on the Lewiston side of the Androscoggin River in the area known as “Great Falls” Sen. Susan Collins would speak later honoring veterans.

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One of the most successful lacrosse players to come from the Auburn Lewiston community, Theriault led Springfield College to win the National Lacrosse Championship in 1994 and was named Most Outstanding Midfield in the Nation in 1995. He went on to play professional lacrosse for the Boston Blazers and is in his 19th season coaching college lacrosse. Turcotte spent most of his athletic career being recognized as an outstanding football player, receiving the Fitzpatrick Trophy in 2006, as well as being named Maine Gatorade Player of the year, Lewiston Sun Journal MVP, and the Portland Press Herald Athlete of the Year all in 2006. He won the Maine State Championship track and field long jump in 2007. Also recognized during the banquet was the 1989 Edward Lit tle High School baseball Class A state championship team as the “Flashback to Fame” Award. Sam Michael was recognized as the Pioneer Award recipient for his contribution to local sports history, bringing the World Heavyweight Championsh ip re -match bet ween Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali) and Sonny Liston in 1965. Michael is also known for being the manager and trainer for Maine featherweight Maurice “Lefty” Lachance. T he C h a mb e r P r e side nt s Award recognized the following •Extremely Reasonable Rates •Free Estimates

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championship team coaches — Lewiston High School boys soccer, coached by Mike McGraw; Edward Little High School girls alpine skiing, coached by Jodd Bowles: St. Dominic Academy boys hockey, coached by Bob Parker; Central Maine Community College women’s basketball, coached by Andrew Morong; and Bates College women’s rowing, coached by Peter Steenstra. The following seniors were recognized for their accomplishments in their respective sports Edward Little High School: Grace Fontain, basketball, soccer, t rack; Aver y Goulding, bowling; Wol Maiwen, basketball; Jade Perry, basketball; Jillian Richardson, cross country, track. Lewiston High School: Henok Citenga, soccer; Brooke Cloutier, swimming; Hunter Landry, football, baseball. St. Dominic Academy: Paige Cote, field hockey; Alexandra Bugsy Hammerton, cross country, hockey; Avery Lutrzkowski, hockey, soccer, lacrosse; Emma Theriault, soccer, hockey, lacrosse; Also, Lauren DeBlois, hockey, New Hampton School, New Hampson, N.H.; Isabelle Frenette, hockey and lacrosse, The Winchendon School, Winchendon, Mass.; Alex Rivet, hockey and lacrosse, Middlesex School, Concord, MA. College seniors: Isaiah Har-

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LEW ISTON — T he Au burn-Lewiston Sports Hall of Fame recently held it’s 36th annual induction and awards banquet April 28 at the Ramada Hotel & Conference Center by Wyndham. This year, the Auburn-Lewiston Sports Hall of Fame inducted the following five honorees for lifetime achievement — Mark Ballard, Maureen Berube, Dave Morin, Mark Theriault and Jared Turcotte. Ballard was very influential to baseball at Edward Little High School from 1986-1990, helping lead the ELHS team to a state championship in 1989. In college, he was named the North Atlantic Conference Pitcher of the Year, selected first team all-conference, and was drafted by the Boston Red Sox in 1993. Berube is an outstanding swimmer from Edward Little High School, helping her team win the Class A state championship in the 100, 200, and 500 freestyle in 1982. She also was named Maine Girls Swim League Swimmer of the Year in 1982. Morin has a long legacy of coaching in the community and was the first to bring soccer to Edward Lit tle High School. After the first few seasons, the Red Eddies returned year after year to tournament play, displaying a tenacious defense. Morin’s coaching career spans 49 years and includes ice hockey and baseball.

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SeniorsPlus programming for July announced LEWISTON —SeniorsPlus has announced its Education Center classes for July, including a talk by author Chloe Giampaolo, “Perceptions Based on Partial Knowledge.” Giampaolo will speak from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 11. She is a local volunteer and author with a passion for learning and teaching. She is a world traveler, having been to all seven continents. At almost 83 years old, she has never lost

her zest for life and passion for sharing her experiences with other people. Those attending the workshop will learn how judgements based on partial knowledge of a person can be mistaken to the point of being comic; and how they can be influenced and revised when additional facts become available. Giampaolo will provide a set of 15-20 facts from the life of a person, and participants working in small groups would discuss/record using a trustworthiness scale to ob-

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Some other offerings in July include: True Colors, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., Wednesday July 16: Instructor Angela Moore, from Beacon Hospice will discuss a personality test that expresses the four colors of being: blue, green, gold, and orange. Each person has these colors in their personality, but general-

Auburn selects Sprit of America tribute recipients AUBURN —Each year, the Auburn City Council is asked by the Spirit of America Foundation to select a local person, project or group to receive the Auburn “Spirit of America Foundation Tribute for Outstanding Community Service” and to honor the recipient at a council meeting. Aubur n Mayor Jason Levesque, members of the Auburn City Council, and City Manager Peter Crichton announced Auburn’s 2019 recipients during a meeting held at Auburn Hall June 3. The recipients are the Danville Junction Grange #65, an historic and exceptional community service organization, and Larry Pelletier, an outstanding community volunteer and natural resources advocate The Danville Grange is a philanthropic community organization with a significant impact on the City and the people who live there. In fact, this group has been making a difference in Auburn since 1874. The grange raises much-needed funds for initiatives like “Cabin in the Woods”(for veterans), Dictionaries for Third Graders, the Auburn PAL Center, several scholarship funds and

more. Most grange members are lifelong members, and in addition to their fundraising efforts, they also volunteer their time and energy. The group meets at the Danville Junction Grange Hall, built between 1898 and 1901, in south Auburn in the village of Danville Junction. It is the only grange still operating in Auburn (Back in the heyday of the city, there were six). The Danville Junction Grange is alive and well these days; in fact, their membership is increasing and in this year of “Heritage, History and Honor” in Auburn, it seems fitting to recognize the members of this dedicated organization. Pelletier is one of those residents who works with all his heart to help his community thrive. He is active on several city boards and committees and he exhibits a genuine desire to improve the City of Auburn for all residents. Pelletier cares deeply about Auburn’s natural resources and can often be found picking up litter from the streets and city parks on his many walks. “For nearly 30 years, Pelletier, a former school board member and current New Auburn resident, has been on a crusade to make sure

the city’s public parks and walking trails remain free of trash,” according to an article in the Lewiston Sun Journal. He is passionate not only about trash but has made it his mission to encourage pet owners to “scoop” up after their pets, even working with city staff to create a “Do You Scoop?” pamphlet that he circulates every chance he gets. Pelletier has a close relationship with city staff and is a supportive and enthusiastic resident. He is a regular attendee at Auburn City Council meetings, often participating when he is moved to do so. He embodies not only the Spirit of America but also the heart of Auburn. Members of the grange and Pelletier are known for their philanthropic work, generosity of spirit and sense of community pride. The Spirit of America Foundation was established in Augusta in 1990 to honor volunteerism. The Spirit of America Foundation Tribute is presented in the name of Maine municipalities to local individuals, organizations and projects for commendable community service. The City of Auburn began participating in this statewide program in 2011.

ly one color affects personality and communication style. In this presentation, Moore will help those participating discover their true color and how those colors change in different situations. No one color is better than the other, but it is helpful to understand your strongest color in communication and social situations to help build teamwork so we can thrive in a community. AARP Safe Driving: 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday,

July 23, taught by an AARP staffer or volunteer. Drivers 55 or older who complete this class are eligible for discounts on their auto insurance for three years. Those attending should bring their driver’s license, lunch and AARP membership card. Cost is $20 for non-AARP members and $15 for members. Game Day at SeniorsPlus: 1 to 4 p.m. Thursday, July 25, an afternoon full of fun, socialization, and popcorn. Those attending may bring

their favorite game to share with others, whether you enjoy cribbage, board games, or cards — all are welcome. Classes are held at 8 Falcon Road and free, unless otherwise noted. SeniorsPlus is fully accessible. Hearing assistive equipment is available upon request. For more information about the cost for programs, registration and other questions, call 207-795-4010 or 1-800-427-1241. For more information, visit seniorsplus. org/education-center.

SeniorsPlus gets three-year grant from Betterment Fund LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus received a three-year grant award for $45,000 f rom the Bet ter ment Fund for its partnership in Healthy Living for ME. Healthy Living for ME is a new innovative centralized hub for Chronic D ise a se Sel f-Ma n age ment Education in Maine. It is a joint-venture partnership between SeniorsPlus, Spectr um Generations of Aug usta, and A roost ook Age ncy on Aging. By creating a hub, the program will educate the public, improve interactions with providers, streamline payment and data reporting and reduce

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https://www.healthylivingforme.org/Programs. Most of the workshops are free. “ Healt hy Liv i ng for ME is an impor tant par t nership that could change lives and the way healthcare is managed in Maine,” said Betsy Sawyer-Manter, president and CEO of SeniorsPlus. “We are grateful for the support of the Betterment Fund.” The Betterment Fund was created for charitable purposes by the will of the late William Bingham II, a resident of Bethel, who died in 1955. Education, health, conservation and community support are its primary grant categories.

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June is National Safety Month Observed annually in June, National Safety Month focuses on reducing leading causes of injury and death in our homes and communities. This year’s safety campaign is focused on Hazard Recognition, Slips, Trips and Falls, Fatigue and Impairment; all very important topics. For this month’s column I’d like to focus on slips, trips and falls. Each year, millions of people 65 and older fall. In fact, more than 1 out of 4 older people falls each year. Falling once doubles your chances that you will fall again. What Can Happen After a Fall? Many falls do not cause injuries. But 1 out of 5 falls does cause a serious injury such as a broken bone or a head injury. These injuries can make it hard for a person to get around, do everyday activities, or live on their own. An older person who falls and hits their head should see their doctor right away to make sure they don’t have a brain injury. Many people who fall, even if they’re not injured, become afraid of falling. This fear may cause a person to cut down on their everyday activities resulting in isolation. When a person is less active, they become weaker and this increases their chances of falling. What Conditions Make You More Likely to Fall? 5HVHDUFK KDV LGHQWL¿HG PDQ\ conditions that contribute to falling. These are called risk factors. Many risk factors FDQ EH FKDQJHG RU PRGL¿HG WR KHOS SUHYHQW falls. They include: lower body weakness, IRRW SDLQ YLVLRQ SUREOHPV GLI¿FXOWLHV ZLWK walking or balance, and some medications. There are also environmental hazards to be aware of such as broken or even steps, throw rugs, extension cords across walking areas, and clutter. The more risk factors a person has, the greater their chances of falling. What Can You Do to Prevent Falls? Get a falls risk assessment. SeniorsPlus and other community agencies offer these. Do exercises that make your legs stronger and improve your balance. Sign up for a Tai Chi or Matter of Balance class. Locations can be found at healthylivingforme.org. You can also call SeniorsPlus at 1-800-427-1241. You should also have your eyes checked once a year, and be sure to update your eyeglasses if needed. Get rid of things you could trip over, add grab bars inside and outside your tub or shower and next to the toilet, put railings on both sides of stairs, and make sure your home has lots of light by adding more or brighter light bulbs.

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Bring young, enthusiastic hunters along carefully V. Paul Reynolds It was mid-November in the Big Deer Woods. A northeast wind rocked the hemlock tops and pushed a cold, pelting rain that seemed to penetrate the slicker beneath my wool hunting shirt. The damp, raw day was in my pores. Noon or not, it was time to call it a day. Heading back to camp, I could — in my mind’s eye— smell the hot coffee and feel the radiating heat from the old wood stove. Then, two fellow hunters from camp broke out of the fir thicket and waved me down. In their early 20s, these already serious apprentice hunters — one of whom was my nephew and the other a son of a close friend — were excited about something. Over the wind and driving rain, they exclaimed ”You gotta help us, Uncle! There are two bucks bedded in the whippets in that cutting up above!.We saw them twice. We think that they’re still in there.” A dilemma for me. Camp

beckoned. I was close to hypothermic, but the young men, operating under the illusion I was a seasoned deer hunter who would drum up a strategy to outwit these bucks, were looking for leadership. Protest as I might, they insisted I help and show them how to pursue the deer. “Tell you what,” I said to the eager twosome. “We’ll give it an hour, then yours truly is on his way back to camp to dry out, ok?” I offered. With the two boys posted at likely exit corridors through the tangle of whippets in the two-year old cutting, I began zig-zagging my way through the tangle in hopes of moving a deer. The steady downpour made the deer push all that more difficult; as I counseled myself 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.

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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 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

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Sights of summer Lewiston Remembers Those Who Served

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Joe McGovern was one of several Knights of Columbus members planting flags at Lewiston’s Riverside Cemetery. Volunteers were working the local cemeteries on May 18 and May 25 in preparation for Memorial Day. Flags were placed on graves of anyone who served in wartime, from the Civil War (see inset) to more current conflicts.

Seventh annual Sabattus Rec ‘Scams, Fraud and Identity Theft’ topic of July 15 seminar Blackjack 5K Run/Walk set for July 18 LEWISTON — “Scams, Fraud and Identity Theft” will be the topic under discussion Monday, July 15, from noon – 1:30 p.m., in the conference room of the LA Metro Chamber, 415 Lisbon St. Amy Schram, community relations manager of the Better Business Bureau will lead the discussion. Schram has been with BBB since 2011; her focus is to foster the business to con-

sumer relationship and educate the public at large on all BBB programs and services. She delivers close to 200 programs each year, speaking to thousands of business and community members throughout Eastern Massachusetts, Maine, Rhode Island and Vermont. The discussion will be of assistance to anyone with an interest in hearing some of the major tactics fraudsters

are using to obtain personal information. The BBB Scams, Fraud & Identity Theft Program covers the major scams currently circulating the community, including high cybersecurity threats, and the precautionary steps we can take to protect ourselves and our businesses. For more information and to register, visit www. LAMetroChamber.com.

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Lewiston fifth-grader wins Cromwell essay contest SOUTH PORTLAND — A Lewiston fifth-grader won the annual Caring Classrooms Essay Contest, it was announced at The Cromwell Center for Disabilities Awareness annual dinner and auction on May 16. Louisa Strong, a fifth-grader at Raymond A. Geiger Elementary School in Lewiston won the contest, which encourages students in grades one through six who have taken part in the center’s programs to write submissions focused on how the disabilities awareness programs affected them and their views on respect, empathy and inclusion. “I want to thank The

Cromwell Center for realizing something it’s taken most of humankind to realize — that everyone has a story, and we should hear it,” said Louisa. “Everyone is a person and not just a person – they all have unique thoughts.” Louisa’s essay was chosen out of dozens that were submitted to The Cromwell Center for this year’s award, said Susan Greenwood, executive director. “Louisa sent us some especially wise thoughts about friendship, empathy, respect and about the value that each person can bring to our community,” Greenwood said. “One of our favorite lines that Louisa wrote is, ‘The person is what

matters, and if you focus on that you will find that every person is indeed a miracle.’” T he ba nquet r aise d $125,000 to support the mission of promoting safe, respectful and inclusive schools and communities. The Cromwell Center awarded Maine School Administrative District 35

with its Community Partner Award for its ongoing loyalty and support of the center’s school-based programming. Over the past 5 years, the Eliot-based district has hosted more than 200 of The Cromwell Center’s disabilities awareness programs in its schools. The two winners also re-

ceived letters of congratulations from Gov. Janet Mills and U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, the latter of whom was a previous honoree at The Cromwell Center’s dinner and auction. The Cromwell Center is on track to set a record this year, in which it will service 16,000-plus students

at 894 schools by the time programs are completed in June. Thanks in part to a donation by Unum, The Cromwell Center was able to suspend their wait list for its school-based programs and will be able to service an additional 12 schools before the end of the 2018-19 school year.

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Louisa Strong, right, and Susan Greenwood, exeuctive director of The Cromwell Center. Louisa won the center’s essay contest.

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The First Universalist Church of Auburn welcomed several new members in June. This lively group learned about the history and principles of Unitarian Universalism and about opportunities to minister within the church. In back, from left, ministerial intern Molly Brewer, Kiernan Majerus-Collins, Robin Gray; in front, Alyson and Rachel Spencer-Reed, Vicki Thibeault and membership chairwoman Paula Spruill. Also welcomed were Sue and Greg Whitney. New member sessions are offered by the membership committee twice per year. For more information, call 207-783-0461 or visit www.auburnuu.org.

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Franco Trail L-A bus tour test run a success

LEWISTON — Twenty-seven people rode the Franco Trail L-A trolley bus Friday, May 24. Museum L-A led the daylong event. “Even the participants who were born in the cities felt like they learned more about Franco-American history from the tour. People left with a smile and memories of a good day full of interesting activities,” said Catherine Picard, the Quebec intern and creator of Franco Trail L-A. Touted as a “test run,” the bus tour was deemed a success in many ways. The trolley bus traveling on Lisbon Street excited people to come onto the sidewalks to take pictures as the tourist-filled bus drove to Main Street. The tour began at 9 a.m. with the Franco-American Collection at USM-LA, with an introduction of the

major themes of the tour. One of the highlights of the tour was Saints Peter and Paul Basilica on Ash Street. According to tour participants, seeing behind the scenes inside the sacristy and learning more about the life of the Dominicans felt like being on a VIP tour. Camden Ma r t i n, the tour guide for the day, led the group on the trolley, through a downtown visit of Lewiston-Aubur n, t o u c h i n g u p o n m ajo r Franco-A mer ican her itage landmarks, such as Dr. Louis Martel’s house, “Le Messager” newspaper, Wallace School, Healy Asylum, Little Canada, Garcelon House and other important locations. Participants stopped at The Village Inn on High St. in Auburn for a seafood lunch and were honored to

meet the four generations of the Vallee family. The tour group then walked across the footbridge from Auburn’s Bonney Park, admiring the beauty of the riverfronts and seeing the cities in a different angle learning the link between industry and nature. While in Lewiston’s Simard-Payne Memorial Park, Rachel Desgrosseilliers, executive director of the museum, took the opportunity to answer questions asked about the sign posted on the former Camden Yarns Mill building — “Future Home of Museum L-A.” The climax of the Franco immersion took place at Museum L-A, where they got to hear the story of how the community of Lewiston-Auburn grew as the mills provided employment for not only locals but also immigrants. Museum

staff led a tour of the exhibitions showing local textile, shoe and brick-making industries all while incorporating life stories of local workers. A fun and refreshing tasting of the Baxter Brew beer and an amusing tour of the local brewery, gave the participants the pleasure and time to enjoy the beauty of the Bates Mill’s architecture. The day finished at the Gendron Franco Center with a tour, dinner and a show featuring the music of Nel Meservier and Friends.; the meal served could be considered typical of a French-American meal. “The test r un having been a success is great since we will be looking to use it as a tourism tool in

the future,” said Desgrossielliers. “So far Museum L-A has received visitors from 43 states and 12 countries so now our community will have a product to offer bus tour operators and other businesses in the area can benefit from all the people interested in coming to learn about our community.” Other organizations and businesses working with Museum L-A on their tourism tour include St. Peter and Paul Basilica, Gendron Franco Center, Franco-American Collection at USM-LA, the cities of Auburn and Lewiston, the LA Metro Chamber, NorthEast Charter & Tour, and many local hotels and restaurants. The Franco Trail L-A is also a walking tour of

downtown Lewiston and Auburn, based on French heritage. You can find the Franco Trail L-A as a paper map, a website and an app. It’s a useful tool for visitors and tourists planning to spend time in the area, or more simply for the community. For more information see www.francotrailla.com. Museum L-A is located in the Bates Mill Complex at 35 Canal St., in Lewiston. Its hours of operation are Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Special tour requests and large group tours outside of these hours are available by appointment. For more information, please contact info@museumla. org or call 207-333-3881.

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State Rep. Margaret Craven, D-Lewiston, welcomed Dolard “Del” Gendron, of Lewiston, and his family to the State House May 16. After being greeted by the entire Legislature, Gendron and his late wife, Priscilla Gendron, were inducted into the Franco-American Hall of Fame.

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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. OK, that’s a good question. Where is the marker in Waterville to inform mirror buffs it was in that river community that Mildred Dunham invented

the Vu-Back mirror in 1936? “What the #&%@ is a VuBack mirror?” I hear some of the more cynical among you ask. The Vu-Back mirror happens to be a mirror specially made to hang around your neck, giving you free use of your hands. OK, so the Vu Back mirror may not rival the discovery of penicillin or splitting the atom, but it’s something, and it happened right here in Maine. Come to think of it, the Vu-Back mirror probably isn’t as important as the invention of the “stick-um” note, but like I said, it’s SOMETHING and it deserves a plaque of recognition. And another thing! Where are the historic markers in Brunswick telling visitors about when President Franklin Pierce — 14th president of these United States (185357) — lived there while a student at Bowdoin College and

probably frequented many of the same crazy college-kid haunts crazy college kids hang around today? “But, John,” you say, “Franklin Pierce is considered one of our worst presidents, and on the rare occasions when he is talked about by scholars the words ‘weak’ and ‘vacillating’ are mentioned often in the discussions. Why would we want to tell tourists about him and his association with our state?” Another good point. It’s true Pierce had a less than stellar presidency, so what else is new? True, he managed to make the division in his party — the Democrats — even worse than it was before they nominated him. He was even denied the nomination of his party at the convention of 1856 but, hey, he was president, he did live in Brunswick, he is part of the Maine experience. Even

scholars can’t deny to Pierce the crowning achievement of his presidency — the Gadsden Purchase. Maybe other examples would demonstrate my point better. Where’s the historic marker in Norway to show the exact spot where golf tees were first produced? Speaking of wooden things, are you aware of any official recognition given to Charles Forster of Bangor? “Was he wooden?” you ask, sarcastically. Charles Forster of Bangor was only the inventor of the toothpick and after he invented the ingenious little things he began making them in his shop soon after the Civil War. You’d think orthodontists would want to recognize Forster as a small way of thanking him for all the crooked front teeth his simple wooden invention helped create. It would also be nice to have a

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

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BUSINESS NEWS

Androscoggin Bank announces new hirings, promotions LEWISTON — Androscoggin Bank recently a n nou nced Ji m Woolverton has been hired as senior vice president, director of technology, in addition to promoting three current employees. Woolverton, who holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Utah, comes to Androscoggin Bank with two decades of exper ience in information technology, and most recently served as Director of IT Delivery for Unum. Throughout his career, Woolver ton has been committed to building successful strategies

to help organizations run more efficiently and provide world-class service. “ I’m t h r i l le d t o b e joining a team with unmistakable energy and a passion for fulfilling the bank’s vision and living our mission each day,” said Woolver ton. “It’s refreshing and exciting that Androscoggin Bank leadership recognizes the critical role information tech nology can play in transfor ming the client experience. The ban k’s com mit ment to ser vice excellence for clients, employees and the community is authentic and com-

pelling.” “We are pleased to welcome Jim to Androscoggin Bank,” said Androscoggin Bank Neil J. Kiely. “His experience and dedication to excellence makes him a valuable addition to the technology team. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated a strong commitment to clients, service, and professional development that align with the Bank’s key values.” Woolverton resides in Scarborough with his wife and three children. Kiely also announced the promotions of three Androscoggin Bank em-

Lisbon Falls’ Cote inducted posthumously into FrancoAmerican Hall of Fame

ploye e s. “ I a m p r ou d of t he ha rd work ou r Androscoggin Bank team puts in every day to serve our clients,” he said. “Melissa, Denise and Mar y are all excellent examples of the bank’s values in action, and I know they will continue to deliver on those values and serve our clients in their new roles.” Melissa Fa r i nas was promoted to vice president, bank technology and business support manager. Farinas has been with the bank since 2013 when she was hired as a senior systems analyst. Since 2016 she has served as head of the bank’s employee innovation group. Farinas is a resident of Lewiston. Mar y Michaud was p romot e d t o a s si st a nt vice president, controller. Hired in 2015, Michaud previously served as assistant vice president, financial analyst. The 2017 Employee of the Year, Michaud has worked to foster a strong values culture at the Bank. Michaud resides in Old Orchard Beach. Denise Tabet was promoted from assistant vice president to vice presi-

dent, retail service manager. Tabet first joined the bank in 2012 and became retail service manager in 2017. She was honored with the Off icer of the Year Award in 2016 and has since been recognized for her commitment to the Bank’s core values. Tabet lives in Turner.

A nd roscoggi n Ban k, headquartered in Lewiston, Maine since 1870, is dedicated to serving the communities of Maine, its residents and the business community. As of 12/31/18, Androscoggin Bank had assets totaling $1.051 billion. Androscoggin Bank is Member FDIC.

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State Rep. Margaret Craven, D-Lewiston, welcomed the family of Armand E. Cote to the State House May 16 for Franco-American Day. The family was greeted by the entire Legislature, and Cote, of Lisbon Falls, who died in January at age 89, was inducted posthumously into the Franco-American Hall of Fame. Cote was founder of Cote Crane.

Androscoggin Bank is Honored to be FAME’s 2018 Lender at Work Thank you to all of our clients and partners who helped us reach this milestone for lenders in the under $1.5 billion in assets category. Connect with a lender today to see what’s in store for 2019. 1-800-966-9172 androscogginbank.com

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

Establish goals

As with any project, the first step when coordinating outdoor living areas is to determine what you hope to achieve with the space. Will it be a location for lounging? Will people be cooking meals outside? Is the pool the central focus of the yard? Answering these questions and more can help homeowners decide how to design their entertaining spaces. Remember, however, that goals may evolve as landscape designers and even architects make their own suggestions for the space or present limitations.

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

Easy food and drink access

Traipsing in and out of the house for refreshments can become tiresome when entertaining outside. In such situations, people also can track dirt inside of the home or leave a trail of pool water in their wake. Outdoor kitchens allow easy access to food and drink that makes outdoor entertaining much easier. The experts at Angie’s List suggest outdoor kitchens be built close to the house to make it easier to run electricity and plumbing to the outdoor kitchen. Outdoor kitchens should include a sink, small refrig-

erator, built-in grill and bar area.

Creature comforts

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

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Spring & Summer SPECTACULAR Create a safe, tick-free zone in your yard Despite their diminutive stature, ticks are a big concern for people, particularly those with pets. As the weather warms, ticks are out looking for a host to climb on and get a blood meal. Ticks are a significant conc e r n because they can be infected with bacteria, viruses or parasites, says the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Lyme disease, ehrlichiosis, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, tularemia, and babesiosis are just a few of the many tick-borne diseases. These pathogens can be passed to humans and pets via the bite of infected ticks. In 2018, at least one variety of disease-transmitting tick had been found in all of the lower 48 states, according to the CDC. In addition, researchers at Cornell University identified 26 species of ticks along the East Coast

alone. Preventing tick bites has never been more important. The process starts right in one’s own backyard. According to Consumer Reports and the New York State Integrated Pest Management Program, controlling wildlife that enters one’s yard can help keep tick numbers down. Open access means animals can enter and so can ticks. Fencing and pest management solutions may help. Other ideas include landscaping techniques that can reduce tick populations:

•R emove leaf litter from the yard.

dry and sometimes too hot for ticks to tolerate. Such a barrier also serves as a visual reminder to anyone in your household to be especially careful if they step beyond the perimeter.

•B ag grass clippings, which can serve as habitats for ticks.

•R emove old furniture, trash and other debris that can give ticks places to hide.

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edges of the lawn. Mow regularly to keep the lawn short.

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Element All-Stars wins back to back D2 Summit Cheering Championships Element All-Stars, a local competitive All-Star Cheerleading program successfully competed at the D2 Summit National Cheering Championship at the ESPN Wide World of Sports at Walt Disney World Orlando, Florida on May 11th and 12th. With only 10% of the most elite competitive cheerleading teams earning a bid, this event is the most prestigious National Championship of All-Star Cheerleading for small gyms. All of Element’s five high travel teams earned bids, including two full-paid bids, to this prestigious event

and four teams advanced to the finals. Element All-Star’s high travel teams are Radium, Gold, Nitrogen, Xenon, and Cobalt. Element earned two Summit Championships and one 2nd place finish. Element All-Stars is one of a handful of teams to ever have one two Summit Championships in back to back seasons having won two in 2018 as well. Our teams have represented our state and communities well with their passion for the sport, competitive routines, and their excellent sportsmanship. Radium, our Youth Level

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Nitrogen, our Small Senior Level 2 team, earned an at large bid to the Summit in Worcester, MA at the Northeast Knockout Competition. At the D2 Summit they competed against 34 teams in the semi-finals finishing 3rd overall to advance to the finals finishing 8th overall. Xenon, our Small Senior Coed Level 3 team, earned a full paid bid to the Summit in Providence, RI at the Athletic Championships. At the D2 Summit they competed against 15 teams in the semi-finals finishing 4th

overall even with a legality deduction, to advance to the finals. Xenon turned in a highly energetic routine on day two, moving up two spots to secure a 2nd place finish in the finals. Cobalt, our Small Senior Coed Restricted Level 5 team, earned a full paid bid to the Summit in Atlantic City, NJ at the Beast of the East Competition. Cobalt is the first team from Element to compete in the Restricted Level 5 Division, with athletes who had never competed in this level before. Even an injury to one of the

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MAINE NEWS CALENDAR JUNE June 28 — 'Places for Pollinators' workshop, followed by field trip to Whatley Farm, sponsored by Androscoggin Valley Soil and Water Conservation District, Topsham Public Library, 25 Foreside Road, Topsham, 207-241-5374. June 28 — Red Cross blood drive, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Masonic Hall, 92 Weston St., Turner, 1-800-REDCROSS. June 28 — Canaan Library Book and Pie Sale, including dessert squares, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the program room, 22 Hinckley Road, Canaan, 207-474-2149. June 28 — Reception for artist Sarah Shepley (whose work will be on display June 15-July 18), 5 to 7 p.m.; Shepley will talk on the Ecuadorian Arts Initiative, 4:30 p.m., Gallery 302, 112 Main St, Bridgton, 207-647-2787. June 28 — Mallet Brothers Band, Hymn for Her perform at Waterville Rocks! 5:30-8:30 p.m. Castonguay Square, downtown Waterville, free, open to public. June 28 — Songwriter Showcase concert featuring Stan Keach, Sara Trunzo, Ted DeMille, 7 p.m., donations accepted, Mt. Vernon Community Center, 2 Main St., Mt. Vernon, 207-3972241. June 29 — Kingfield Pops, Kennedy Farm, Kingfield, tickets available at Tranten's and Skowhegan Savings Bank's Farmington, Kingfield locations, www. kingfieldpops.com, Facebook: www.Facebook.com/ KINGFIELDPOPS. June 29 — Trucks, Up Close and Personal, for preschool and up, free, open to public, Belgrade Public Library, 124 Depot Road, Belgrade, 207-495-3508. June 29 — The Harlow’s Barn Part fundraiser, silent auction for 15 artists' paintings, 4-7 p.m., location disclosed to ticket holders, harlowgallery.org/barn-party-fundraiser, 207-622-3813.

JULY July 1 — Connected, free nondenominational gathering for widowers, widows, divorced, singles 55, 7-9 p.m. St. Charles Borromeo Church hall, 132 McKeen St., Brunswick, light refreshments, 207-725-1266 or 207725-8386. July 2 — Bedtime Story Hour Moon Stories, all ages welcome. 6:30-7 p.m., free open to public, Belgrade Public LIbrary, 124 Depot Road, Belgrade, come in pajamas, 207-495-3508. July 3 — Connected meeting for widowers, widows, divorced and singles 55 and over — a free, nondenominational gathering — 7 to 9 p.m., St. Charles Borromeo Church hall, 132 McKeen St., Brunswick, 207-725-1266 or 207-725-8386. July 5 — Kat Wright, Katie Matzell, perform at Waterville Rocks! 5:30-8:30 p.m. Castonguay Square, downtown Waterville, free, open to public. July 5 — The Table Free

Friday Fun Night featuring karaoke and games, 6 to 8 p.m., Norway Grange, 15 Whitman St., Norway,207-461-3093 or aaturnleft3@gmail.com. July 6 — Friends of the Cary Memorial Library's "Sweet and Savory Pie Sale," 9 a.m. until sold out, 14 Old Winthrop Road, Wayne, kimlordking@gmail.com. July 6 — Beanhole bean public supper, 5:30 p.m., at the Congregational Church, 50 Main St., Route 219, East Sumner, 207-388-2263. July 10 — Cornelia “Fly Rod” Crosby topic of discussion led by Dick Matthews, husband of author Pam Matthews who wrote the book "Cornelia 'Fly Rod' Crosby: Champion of Maine," 6 p.m., free, Rangeley Public Library, 7 Lake St., Rangeley, 207-864-5529 to sign up. July 11 — Kennebec Land Trust walk on new Surry Hill Fayette property, 9:30 a.m., meet at the bus turnaround at the south end of Tom Surry Road, Fayette, 207-377-2848, www.tklt.org. July 12 — The Table Free Friday Fun Night featuring a cook out dinner with s’mores and lawn games, 6 to 8 p.m., Norway Grange, 15 Whitman St., Norway, 207-4613093 or aaturnleft3@gmail. com. July 13 — Randolph United Methodist Church community yard sale, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., to benefit church fuel fund, 16 Asbury St., 207582-5188. July 13 — Mr. Harley and The Strollers,11 a.m., for all ages, free, open to public, Community Center for All Seasons, 1 Center Road, Belgrade, 207-495-3508. July 13 — Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust "Stories and S’mores" for families with children 4-6, 5 p.m., Maine Forestry Museum, walk, story and snack, www. rlht.org/get-involoved/calendar. July 15 — Maine Crime Writers Build a Mystery, 6 p.m., Belgrade Public Library, 124 Depot Road, Belgrade, with Maureen Milliken, Kate Flora, Sandra Neilly construct a mystery with input from the audience, 207-495-3508. July 16 — “3-2-1 Blast Off” by Mad Science of Maine, 10 a.m., free open to public, for ages K-6th grade, Community Center for All Seasons, 1 Center Drive, Belgrade, 207-495-3508. July 16 — Artist Judy Schuppien leads plein-air painting workshop hosted by the Kennebec Land Trust, 3 p.m., Eastern River Preserve, Pittston, registration required by July 11, call KLT, 207-3773848, KBrewer@tklt.org. July 16 — Gawler Family Trio at Union Meeting House, Readfield, part of the Meet Me At The Meeting House Summer Series, 7 p.m., $10, at the door or Brown Paper Tickets, 207685-4662, unionmeetinghouse.org. July 18 — Belgrade Lakes Historical Society presents “Recovering the Recent Past," a presentation about letters written by Messalonskee High School students during the1990s presented by former

Messalonskee High School teacher David Leigh, 7 p.m., 7 Lakes Alliance, (formerly the Maine Lakes Resource Center), 137 Main St, Belgrade Lakes Village, www.belgradehistoricalsociety.org or the Belgrade Historical Society Facebook Page. July 19 — Recpetion for Maine artists exhibiting at Carrabasset Valley Public Library, 4:30-6 p.m., free, open to public, Carrabassett Valley, 207-237-3535. July 19 — The Table Free Friday Fun Night featuring a night of cupcake decorating and sundae social Karaoke and games, 6 to 8 p.m., Norway Grange, 15 Whitman St., Norway,207-461-3093 or aaturnleft3@gmail.com. July 20 — Friends of the Belgrade Public Library 10th annual 5K road race; 7 a.m. registration, 8 a.m. start, Belgrade Public Library, 124 Depot St., Belgrade. $20 on race day, $15 in advance; police officers run for free; summer camps welcome to enter the Summer Camp Challenge, register at RunReg.com, www.belgrade.lib. me.us, www.friendsofbelgradepubliclibrary.com, for information call race director John House, 207-465-3524. July 20 — Craft fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., St Bridget Center, 864 Main St., Vassalboro, 207-616-3148. July 20 — Minot Community Day, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Hemond MX Park, 695 Woodman Hill Road, Minot, 207-345-3040. July 23-26 — Plein air workshop with George Van Hook for all media, sponsored by Rangeley Friends of the Arts, rangeleyarts.org, 207-864-5000. July 24 — Summer Reflections on Recent Supreme Court Decisions, 6 p.m., Belgrade Public Library, 124 Depot Road, Belgrade, with Joe Reisert, Belgrade resident and associate professor of government at Colby College, 207-495-3508. 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, 207461-3093 or aaturnleft3@ gmail.com. 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 — 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, 207-6936841. 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 31 — Genealogy Research Part 1, with BJ Ja-

mieson, 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., 207-495-3508.

AUGUST 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. 7 — Gerry Boyle, Maine mystery author, 6 p.m., Belgrade Public Library, 124 Depot Road, Belgrade, 207-495-3508. Aug. 10 — Winslow Congregational Church annual Blueberry Festival, 7 a.m.-1 p.m., 12 Lithgow St., free admission, www.WinslowUCC.org. 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. 12 — Rangeley Connects health and wellness session, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., featuring Harvey Milkman, Rangeley Inn, 207-864-7311, rlht.org. 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, 207-7251727, www.topshamlibrary. org. Aug. 15 — Opening reception, awards ceremony 29th annual Maine Open Juried Art Show, 5-7 p.m., Sterrs Gallery, Common Street Arts, commonstreetarts.com. 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, 207353-2289. 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. 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. 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.

SEPTEMBER Sept. 26 — Kennebec Land Trust walk on new Surry Hill Fayette property, 5:30 a.m., meet at the bus turnaround at the south end of Tom Surry Road, Fayette, 207-377-2848, www.tklt.org. Sept. 28-29 — 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.

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 24-July 1 — "Rick Osterhout – Sculpture," Lakeside Contemporary Art Gallery, RFA Lakeside Theater, 2493 Main St.; gallery open 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Friday, free, open to public, rangeleyarts.org. 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 11, 15, 25, 29; July 2, 6, 16, 20 — Help buuild the northern section of the Fly Road Crosby Trail with High Peaks Alliance, stars 8:30 a.m. at Rangeley Overlook, Route 4, intersection with Dallas Hill road, no spial skills or experience required, bring water, bag lunch, bug dope, sunscreen, work gloves, safety glasses, boots squibb@ maine.edu, 207-639-3432. June 16-21, July 1 — Kennebec Land Trust Natu-

ral History Week at Bearnstow, Parker Pond, Mount Vernon, www.tklt.org. 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. June 28-30, July 1 — Rangeley Friends of the Arts, “Mamma Mia!” 7 p.m. (exception June 30, 4 p.m.) RFA Lakeside Theater, 2493 Main St.,Rangeley, resercations rangeleyarts.org. July 13-20 — Cary Memorial Library's Summer Book Sale at the Williams House, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 13 and July 20; 10 a.m. to noon Monday July 15 and Tuesday, July 16; 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 17, and Thursday, July 18, 207-685-3612, pjane@myfairpoint.net. 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, 207-864-5000. Oct. 11-21 — Lisbon Sunshine Hill Neighbors Seniors, Lisbon Parks and Recreation Dept. bus trip to Branson, Missouri, cost includes lodging, some meals, despoist required, www.lisbonme. org/parks-recreation, 207353-0646, 207-353-2289. 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 207-2252076 for prepayment options. Events for the Maine News Calendar should be received two weeks before the event in order to be considered for publication. Please refer to our deadline chart at this link for specific publication deadlines: http://www.centralmainetoday.com/pdf/Deadlines.pdf/.

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Lucas Allen (Walt Disney Pictures) 1992’s “Aladdin” remains one of Disney’s most beloved animated films and one of the titles that helped save its animation studio. It’s also best remembered for the late great Robin Williams’ beloved performance as the Genie. With the recent clout of adapting their animat-

ed 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 the help of his pet monkey, Abu. He meets a beautiful princess named Jasmine (Naomi Scott), who’s snuck out of her kingdom to mingle with the townsfolk. She dreams of a better life beyond her kingdom, and her sultan father (Navid Negahban) has insisted she marry Prince

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Anders (Billy Magnussen) of Skanland. Just then, Aladdin gets caught and ends up in the clutches of the evil Jafar (Marwan Kenzari) for a sinister plan. At the Cave of Wonders, Aladdin finds a magical lamp that unleashes the blue Genie (Will Smith) with a three-wish contract. For his first wish, Aladdin wishes to become a prince to impress Jasmine because of his love for her. As Prince Ali of Abudah, he manages to connect with the princess especially through a magic carpet ride. But Jafar and his parrot Iago (Alan Tudyk) becomes aware of the act and threatens to steal the lamp and the Genie for his own means. It’s easy to criticize a Dis-

ney 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 well-made 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 did before. He’s also naturally entertaining by reminding us why we loved the Fresh Prince to

begin with. Massoud makes a very believable version of the title character, while Scott makes a lasting impression as a strong female lead. Kenzari is a fine Jafar, but doesn’t have enough of the character’s evil personality in the original to make him very threatening. Like the other live-action Disney remakes, “Aladdin” handles its 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)

Older people warned to beware of offers for ‘free’ for saliva swabs LEWISTON — Older people are being warned to be suspicious of individuals making appearances at public events and offering on site “free swabs” of your saliva for testing to determine if you have a predetermination for cancer and other illnesses. Medicare will not pick up the tab for the swabbing and testing without a prescription from a medical provider for such a test. Organizations that cater to the needs of older people are getting calls. “Many

older people are submitting to these swab requests from individuals at public events,” said Betsy Sawyer-Manter, president and CEO of SeniorsPlus. “In addition, these individuals – who may or may not be associated with a private company – are asking for personal information including Medicare and Social Security numbers.” The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recommends the following:

•D o not give out your Medi- • G enetic tests and cancer care number or Social Security number. Be cautious of unsolicited requests for your Medicare or Social Security numbers. If your personal information is compromised, it may be used in other fraud schemes.

•D o not consent to any lab tests at senior centers, health fairs or in your home. Be suspicious of anyone claiming that genetic tests and cancer screenings are at no cost to you.

screenings must be medically necessary and ordered by your doctor to be covered by Medicare. Random genetic testing and cancer screenings aren’t covered by Medicare. If you are interested in the test, speak with your doctor.

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Established in 1972 and headquartered in Lewiston, SeniorsPlus is the Western Maine designated Area Agency on Aging covering Franklin, Oxford and Androscoggin counties. The

overall program goal of SeniorsPlus is to assist older people and adults with disabilities to remain safely at home for as long as possible. The mission of SeniorsPlus is to enrich the lives of older people and adults with disabilities. SeniorsPlus believes in supporting the independence, dignity and quality of life of those we serve. It serves more than 17,000 individuals annually. For more information, visit www.seniorsplus.org or call 1-800-427-1241.

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Adult Education ‘Night of Excellence’ held June 11 LEWISTON — Lewiston Adult Education held its Night of Excellence and graduation ceremony June 11 at Lewiston High School. The Class of 2019 had 55 students receiving their high school equivalency (HiSET) diplomas. Before the presentation of diplomas, several students and their teacher were recognized. Instructor Diane Whiting, retiring after 25 years, worked most recently at the B Street Community Center. “There are so many things I admire about Diane,” Adult Learning Center coordinator Laurie Champagne said, “but one thing in particular is her unflappable ‘good cheer.’ No matter what kind of day Dianne was having, she would always take a moment to say a kind word or ask about your family. Her classroom became a first ‘real’ home to many.” Several special awards for students were presented during the ceremony.

Central Maine Community College Courage to Grow Award to Delcio Carraco. E d u c a t o r D i ve r s i t y Awards to Fozia Robleh, Zahra Djama Rabi, Araksan Egueh, Raymonde Likele and Wils Idris. New Mainer Employability Awards to Paula Mambo, Celest Dias, Herclita Liconga, Rossana Garcia, Helena Colai, Odia Anne Kamuanga, Hibo Guelleh, Charlotte Hariette, Abshiro Aden and Ermelinda Oliveira. Other Graduate Recognition awards went to Ruben Kalonji, Noel Gallant, Ines Mugisha, Ornella Nibasumba, Malumba Ndoluvua and Yussuf Mohamud. Student Arina Patranek received special recognition from the Adult Ed staff, and Beth Derenberger was honored with the Lifelong Learner Award. Nasra Houssein was the student speaker for the evening. After becoming discouraged with fitting in her

work schedule with her education, she dropped out of school for several months.

During her speech she praised all the people who convinced her to return to

her Adult Education studies. The Djibouti native also gave thanks to teachers, Don Roux

and Amy Hatch, and to her coworkers at Trinity Jubilee Center in Lewiston.

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Six of the 55 graduates at Lewiston’s Adult Education Night of Excellence, from left, Augusto Makuta, Joao Pedro Mbangui, Ashley Macomber, Mpaka Lumbizimbizi, Jorge Miguel Songo and Ines Mugisha. The graduation was held on June 11 in the high school gymnasium.

Slime, planetarium top Lewiston Adult Education’s programs for families LEWISTON — Children will have a chance to get their hands slimy during Lewiston Adult Education’s Summer 2019 family learning program. Students in Lewiston grade schools will receive a schedule of the free events; the schedule will also be available at Lewiston Public Library. T h is su m mer ma rk s the fourth year Lewiston Adult Education will work w it h me mbe r s of 4 -H A nd roscogg i n Cou nt y, Museum L/A, Bates College and Lewiston Public

Library to provide activities for children and families to learn more about nature to local histor y. Lewiston Public Library technician Mary Randall will show how to make slime in her event in the child ren’s’ depar t ment called “An Evening with Professor Slime.” Randall will put on her lab coat and goggles to entertain and explain some of the science of slimy things Tuesday, Aug. 6, at 6 p.m. Adult Services Librarian Ruby Jones will combine

tie-dyeing shirts and astronomical objects in “Galaxy Tie-Dye,” set for the library on Tuesday, June 25 at 5 p.m. The focus on the sky will continue with “Seeing Stars” with Nicole Hastings of the Ladd Planetarium at Bates College on Tuesday, July 16 at 7 p.m. Laura Personette of 4-H A nd roscogg i n Cou nt y will host two events at the Adult Learning Center in the basement of Longley School, 145 Birch St. “Seaweed Filter” will be held

Wednesday, July 10, at 6 p.m. and “Salt Water Density” will begin at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 24. Carol Thomas of Museum L/A will present “Spinning and Weaving” at Museum L/A on 35 Canal St. in Lewiston at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14. She will show the work behind making cloth and tapestries while connecting them to Lewiston’s industrial past. Her class will be for children ages six and up. The class at the Ladd

Planetarium has no minimum age requirement as long as children can sit in a darkened room for an hour. All the other classes during summer enrichment are for children ages eight and up. The classes require registration to participate. To register, go to www.lewiston.maineadulted.org. For more information, contact Mike Reagan at Lewiston Adult Education at 207-795-4141 or email him at mreagan@lewistonpublicschools.org.

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Library technician Mary Randall will teach a slime-making class at Lewiston Public Library Aug. 6 as “Professor Slime.” It will be one of a number of enrichment programs for parents and children featuring local organizations.

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County teachers of the year announced

AUGUSTA — Teachers from 15 of Maine’s counties were honored May 9 at the Maine State House in an event announcing the 2019 Maine County Teachers of the Year. The group are the county finalists for Maine Teacher of the Year, an honor awarded each year to one teacher in Maine, and announced in the fall. Commissioner of Education Pender Makin said, “The MTOY program offers all of us the opportunity to celebrate the phenomenal work that is being accomplished every day in Maine’s public schools. Each of the County Teachers of the Year exemplifies a deep commitment to Maine’s students and a belief in the power of education to create positive and lasting change. They bring their compassion, creativity, and innovation to the art and science of teaching, amplifying the dreams and futures of their students. In highlighting the accomplishments of these 15 educators, we are also honoring all of Maine’s teachers, and the outstanding talents and dedication they bring to their classrooms and communities.”

The educators were each nominated by a member of their community for their exemplary service in education, and dedication to their students. They were selected by a panel of teachers, principals and business community members from a pool of hundreds of other nominated teachers in their communities.

•K nox County: Thomas

Gray, Camden Hills Regional High School

•O xford County: Linda An-

drews, Buckfield Junior/ Senior High School, Hartford - Sumner Elementary

• P enobscot County: Tracy

Deschaine, Orono Middle School

2019 County Teachers of the Year: • P iscataquis County: Bob•A ndroscoggin County: Shawn Rice, Edward Little High School, Auburn

•A roostook County: Kim Barnes, Caribou Middle School

•C u mberland Cou nt y:

Heather Whitaker, Gorham Middle School

• F ranklin County: Robert

Taylor, Spruce Mountain Middle/High School, Jay

•H ancock County: Nell Herrmann, Blue Hill Consolidated School

•K ennebec County: Emily Bowen, Hall-Dale Middle/ High School, Farmingdale

bi Tardif, SeDoMoCha School, Dover-Foxcroft

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ers, students, and quality education in Maine, the county winners will continue to participate in the intensive State Teacher of the Year selection process, including the submission of a video showcasing their classroom instructional practices. The field will be narrowed to eight semi-finalists who will begin working on their professional portfolio, a component of the National Teacher of the Year process. After the portfolio review and presentations to a select panel, the field is narrowed to three

finalists. In October, the 2020 Maine Teacher of the Year will be selected after a school site visit and final interview. The Maine Teacher of the Year is a program of the Maine Department of Education. It is with gratitude from the Maine DOE that the program is administered by Educate Maine, a business-led organization working to ensure Maine’s students and workers are the best educated and highly skilled in the world. For more information, visit www.maine.gov/doe/ toy/ or Director of Commu-

Charles Bingham, Morse High

Katherine Bertini, Madison

County

Emily Bowen, Hall-Dale Middle/ High School, Farmingdale, Kennebec County

Robert Taylor, Spruce Mountain Middle/High School, Jay, Franklin County

Heather Whitaker, Gorham Middle School, Cumberland County

Shawn Rice, Edward Little High School, Auburn, Ancroscoggin County

nications Kelli Deveaux at 207-624-6747 or kelli.deveaux@maine.gov.

Linda Andrews, Buckfield Junior/Senior High School, Hartford -Sumner Elementary, Oxford County

Charles Bingham, Morse High School, Bath

• S omerset County: Katherine Bertini, Madison Junior High School

•W aldo County: Ashley

Reynolds, Captain Albert Stevens School, Belfast

•W ashington County: Jean- Sc hool, Bath, S agadahoc Junior High School, Somerset na Carver, Jonesport Elementary School

•Y ork County: Ethel Atkin-

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We win when we see others win Britny Belskis

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

Hey friends, I read a quote from one of my favorite authors a few days ago on Instagram that said, “We win when we want others to win.” I don’t know about you, but this just stopped me right in my tracks. I feel like this is an example of what we as humans are created for. In this article we will tackle a few steps to guide you through this process. In a world that is spinning so fast, our only focus is on ourselves rather than on other people. We tend to focus on what is important to us, our wants, needs and other means that we might have. It’s totally OK to feel like this — it’s

our humanist coming out. To be honest, I am like this sometimes, too. But it’s when we decide to choose to live differently, to focus our mindset on helping others to reach their full potential, that brings us closer to the incredible joy in our own lives. You may be wondering what that might look like in your daily life. It may look like being a mother or father figure in that child’s life who only has one parent at home. Or it might look like building each other up when the world is telling us that we aren’t enough. Whatever the calling is, pursue it with your whole heart. This is evident in my own life. I try to make a point to call out and evoke the wonders in someone’s life. I love seeing the transitional shift where they decide to leave the darkness behind and walk into the calling that has been set forth in their life. It’s seeing the win in that person’s life. Doing that leads us into seeing the win in our life, as

well as speaking the win in another person’s life. Once you determine what your win is, that is what you will focus on. It can be in a relationship. For instance, Andy Stanley described his and his wife’s win for their relationship was to be always where the other person is. What I think he meant was that you like what the other person does. It can be one year down the road, five years down the road or even 35 years down the road. The Stanley’s win was that they want to still be around each other from the starting point to the finish line. This also shows us when we are seeing the win in others’ lives. What this looks like in my own life was when there were voices that were telling me not to go into ministry because of different things, I had others speaking out the win in my own life. That propelled me forward to prepare myself to see that win in my own life. So here is the next step for you — proclaim the win in your life and others. Celebrate the small victories!

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Androsoggin Bank partners with Community Court Street church holds annual ‘Women Concepts to provide $4 million in loans and Girls Banquet’

LEWISTON — Community Concepts Finance Corporation (CCFC) and Androscoggin Bank partnered to provide $4 million in loans to reach small business owners and entrepreneurs in Androscoggin, Oxford and Franklin Counties of Maine. The dollars will reach Maine Communities at a critical time and be strategically employed where the dollars can have the biggest impact. “Thanks to our strong relationship with Androscoggin

Bank, CCFC is able to significantly grow its lending portfolio, which currently supports nearly 300 businesses and more than 100 homeowners,” said Glen E. Holmes, president of CCFC. “With this additional funding, we’re looking forward to helping more small businesses grow and entrepreneurs turn their dreams of starting a business into a reality. Androscoggin Bank’s investment in CCFC is also an investment in the Maine people

and the state’s economy.” “Community Concepts is doing the kind of work that makes Maine stronger, more robust, and a better place to live and work,” said Androscoggin Bank President Neil J. Kiely. “We are honored to be a part of this project because, like CCFC, we see ourselves as an economic development engine and partnering with CCFC enables us to reach deeper into the community to extend our impact.”

The finance corporation continues to grow and expand its reach across the state. It is the SBA’s Microlender of the Year since 2015. Androscoggin Bank was most recently named FAME’s “2018 Lender at Work” for lenders in the under $1.5 Billion in assets category. “With Androscoggin Bank’s support, we’re able to continue to support small businesses all across Maine,” said Shawn Yardley, CEO of Community Concepts.

AUBURN — Following a decades-long tradition, Court Street Baptist Church held its annual “Women and Girls Banquet” May 3 at the church. Marge Muise welcomed the group with prayer and introduced Donna Crook, who recognized member Hester Gilpatric for her dedication. For many years, Gilpatric spearheaded the meal planning for what was originally called the “Mother/ Daughter” banquet, featuring delectable meals served family style. This year’s repast included roast pork and gravy, homemade ap-

ple sauce, four-bean salad, mashed potatoes, carrots and dessert. The men of the churched helped prepare and serve the meal as well as handle cleanup duties. Jan Ryder read a poem she wrote and dedicated to mothers, followed by Muise’s reading a book for children titled “I Am Small” by Emma Dodd. Following the meal, Connie Bishop was honored as Woman of the Year, and “Friends of the King” musical group provided the entertainment. The Women and Girls Banquet is held each year on the first Friday of May.

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Pictured at Community Concepts in Lewiston, from left, Glen E. Holmes, president of Community Concepts Finance Corporation; Neil J. Kiley, president of Androscoggin Bank; Shawn Yardley, chief executive officer of Community Concepts, Inc.; Kevin Mahoney, chief financial officer of Community Concepts, Inc.; Natalie Beale, loan underwriter of Community Concepts Finance Corporation; Justin Poulin, Androscoggin Bank commercial portfolio manager; Jason Simcock, Androscoggin Bank director of Government Banking Services; Rob Westhoven Androscoggin Bank lead commercial loan officer; Paul H. Andersen, chief executive officer and vice chair of the board of directors for Androscoggin Bank.

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Donna Sweetser of Auburn, a former Woman of the Year herself, and her granddaughter, Elizabeth Galway, enjoyed the Women and Girls Banquet May 3 at Court Street Baptist Church.

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Health &

What’s wrong with me?

Jodi Cornelio

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

The other day I spent 30 minutes looking for a financial document I promised I would deliver to our office administrator. After exhausting all logical hiding places, I decided to recreate it, so I spent an additional 40 minutes racking my

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

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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 surpr i s e t o a nyone w ho 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 pro-

ductive 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 work-

ing 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 any thing you love doing. Luckily for us, the number one answer science has come up with is “walking.” Almost ever yone can walk , and it doesn’t take special equipment — just a good pair of sneakers. Live Long, Live Well

Handy tips on hand disease Dupytren’s contracture By Diane Atwood

About 12 yea rs ago, Donald Jones ran into a friend who used to be a hand surgeon. When they shook hands, the friend felt a cord in Donald’s palm and told him that he had Dupuytren’s contracture. Dupuytren’s means you can’t straighten some of your fingers, usually the ring and/or the little finger and sometimes the thumb. Donald knew what it was. His father had a contracture in one of his fingers. “He didn’t do anything about it until his finger curled over and grew right into his palm,” said Donald. “He had to have major

surgery. They had to cut the cords in his hand to open up his fingers.“ How Dupuytren’s develops Underneath all skin, including on the palm, is a sheet of connective tissue, the fascia. With Dupuytren’s, the fascia becomes diseased. The first sign is usually a small nodule or a bump in the palm, says Dr. Youssra Marjoua, a Portland orthopaedic surgeon and hand specialist. “It may feel like a callous,” he said. “There’s no pain, but it continues to evolve into a cord. The cord doesn’t immediately contract, but eventually will attach to the skin above. As that happens, it starts to ac-

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tually bring the skin down and leads to a flexed finger.” The highest prevalence is in senior Caucasian men, mostly of northern European descent. They usually have a family history of the condition. Donald’s progressed slowly in both ring fingers. “I would shake hands and it would feel funny,” he said. “Your finger has curled over and you can’t even force it back. “ In April, he had a procedure to release the cords and his bent fingers, first in one hand and a month later, the other. He could have opted for surgery to remove the diseased fascia, but instead, had an enzyme, Xiaf lex, injected into the cord. The enzyme softens and weakens the cord so that in a day or two it’s possible to break it up by stretching and bending the finger. In one finger,

Donald inadvertently did it on his own. “I had the shot one day and the next day I was shopping, I grabbed the door of the bottle return to drop the bottles in and I felt it pull a little bit. When I went in that next day to have it stretched, he said, ‘Oh, you already did it.’ So that pulling already stretched it some and then he did the rest.” Donald says he’s glad he had the procedure done because his fingers are no longer bent. But he still has a bit of trouble opening jars and there’s a chance he’ll have another procedure in the future on his little finger, which has a cord. Deciding how or if to treat Marjoua says it’s difficult to predict the severity of the disease. Just because there is a nodule, or even

a cord, doesn’t mean the finger will bend. To make a diagnosis, in addition to asking questions and examining the hand, the doctor will do a tabletop test, where the patient puts his hand palm down on a table. If all fingers and the entire surface of the palm can be flat without any gap, it usually means the contraction doesn’t need intervention. If treatment is necessary, two factors should be considered before choosing surgery versus an injection. First: Is there a clear palpable cord that medicine can be safely injected into? The medicine must only go into diseased tissue and not in the tendon or surrounding arteries and nerves. Second: If it’s so severe the patient has a finger and palm deformity and the cord can’t be seen, surgery is an option. Some can choose between surgery or injection. In sur-

gery, because the diseased fascia is removed, there is less chance of a recurrence, but it usually can’t be totally removed, so it doesn’t eliminate the risk. Either way, there is no easy way to predict a recurrence. Anyone who suspects he may have Dupuytren’s shouldn’t wait until his finger is curled over before seeing a doctor.

How Donald’s finger looked before procedure.

Donald demonstrating how his father’s finger looked.

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CMCC medical assistant grads FEATURE EVENT Turner Festival on the Green 5K Race honored at pinning ceremony dedicated to memory of Rebecca Webber

AUBURN — The annual pinning ceremony was held earlier this month for graduates of the Central Maine Community College medical assistant program. Family and friends were i n at tend a nce as members of the graduating class from the program were awarded their special medical assistant pins. Also participating in the ceremony were externship coordinator Anne Rus-

so-Ladd and instructors Dr. Carmin Iadonisi and Tracey Martin. The medical assistant graduates, from left, are M ichel le Snow, Sout h Paris; Nicole Heald, West Gardiner; Kristen Rickett, Naples; Taylor Bergeron, Lewiston; Halimo Mire, Lewiston; Brooke Reynolds, Poland; and Lisa Yaworksy, Auburn. The medical assistant associate degree program

at CMCC prepares graduates for entry-level employment in settings in which medical secretarial and/or basic clinical and laboratory training are required. The program curriculum includes coursework in anatomy and physiology, communications, medical ad minist rative procedures, medical law and ethics, medical transcription and medical assistant clinical procedures.

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TURNER — All runners, including students and prior participants, are invited to register for Turner’s annual July 4 5K trail and road race — the first event in the popular Turner Festival on the Green. The race and all events happen in Turner Center on and in the vicinity of the MSAD#52 campus that includes the elementary, middle and high schools as well as the historic Leavitt Institute building. The race uses the Leavitt High School course and finishes on the Town Green by the institute, where people gather for the many other festival activities. The parade will begin at 10 a.m. This year’s race is dedicated to the memory of Rebecca Webber., a long-time runner and supporter of MSAD #52 cross country running and nordic skiing. A lawyer for the Auburn firm of Skelton, Taintor and Abbott, Webber, 60, died March 30 at Androscoggin Home Health and Hospice in Auburn after a sudden

and brief illness. Race registration will begin at 8 a.m. July 4, with

participants stepping off at 8:30 a.m. For more information, call 207-713-0367.

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Rebecca Webber, right, and Caron Beeckel finishing one of Turner’s Festival on the Green 5K cross country races. This year’s race is being held in Webber’s memory. This year’s race is dedicated to the memory of Rebecca Webber, a long-time runner and supporter of MSAD #52 cross country running and nordic skiing. A lawyer for the Auburn firm of Skelton, Taintor and Abbott, Webber, 60, died March 30 at Androscoggin Home Health and Hospice in Auburn after a sudden and brief illness. Race registration will begin at 8 a.m. July 4, with participants stepping off at 8:30 a.m. For more information, call 207-713-0367.

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Auburn-Lewiston Sports Hall of Fame nomination deadline June 30 AUBURN — Nominations for induction to the Auburn-Lewiston Sports Hall of Fame are due by June 30 to be considered for induction at the 2020 annual induction and awards banquet. The Auburn-Lewiston

Sports Hall of Fame recognizes individuals from the Auburn-Lewiston area who have achieved excellence in sports. It can be through their own athletic accomplishments or coaching, training, or umpiring local

athletes or sports. Applications can be found by visiting https://lametrochamber. com/initiatives/hof/ or contacting Erin Simpson at the LA Metro Chamber – 207783-2249 or Erin@LAMetroChamber.com.

June 2019

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The Healthy Geezer

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By Fred Cicetti

Lewiston Public Library summer reading program has changes this year

Q. Since my eyes started to go, I’ve been hallucinating and I’m afraid to tell anyone about it. Any ideas? A. Hallucinations can be a symptom of a variety of problems—both physical and mental. They can be caused by schizophrenia, dementia, depression, Parkinson’s disease, stroke, fever, drugs, and alcohol. You should see a doctor immediately about this symptom. You wrote that your hallucinations started with impaired vision. Visual loss (worse than 20/60 in both eyes) is a common cause of hallucinations, too. However, research suggests that they are more likely to appear if you have 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 Syn-

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drome (CBS). Charles Bonnet was a Swiss philosopher. In 1760, he described this condition in his 89-year-old grandfather who was blinded by cataracts. These hallucinations can strike at any age, but usually affect seniors. The most likely reason that the syndrome affects the elderly is the prevalence of visual problems in this age group. The common conditions leading to CBS are age-related macular degeneration, glaucoma and cataract. It’s common for vision-related hallucinations to be doozies—odd people, animals, panoramas, bizarre images right out of the most phantasmagorical dreams. These images—sometimes called visual hallucinations— can range from elaborate images to less-complex line patterns. The pictures appear suddenly and can last for hours. The visual hallucinations often stop within a year to eighteen months. However, it is difficult to predict the 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 vic-

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City parks are for more than just picnics Victor Block

Bob Nanz is watching a game of cricket and trying to figure out what’s taking place. Roger Simons keeps a tight hold on a pole as he soars through the air. Betty and Sam Nichols have their eyes peeled on vehicles speeding around a race track. These scenes may seem to have little in common, but they share one thing — they’re all taking place in city parks throughout the country and represent the surprising variety of attractions and activities available in those settings. The cricket game is being played at Kapiolani Regional Park, which is home to the Honolulu Cricket Club. Roger Simons is taking trapeze les-

sons which are offered at the park on Governors Island near downtown New York City. Equally dramatic is the action taking place in Belle Isle Park, which intrigued Betty and Sam Nichols. The race track there hosts the annual Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix, along with music performances and other entertainment. An A (animals) to Z (zoos) choice of unexpected attractions is available at city parks throughout the country. When America’s bison population plummeted in the 1890s, a small herd was placed in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park, where a breeding program helped to preserve the iconic animals. Today visitors may get up close and personal with the majestic creatures that still inhabit the preserve. The Holy Grail for some wildlife watchers is Forest

Pritzer Pavilion, Grant Park

Park in St. Louis. A count of species seen there lists 216 types of birds, 66 of butterflies and 21 mammals, including fox, coyote and mink. A treasure trove also awaits art aficionados at some urban enclaves. Forest Park, City Park in New Orleans, Chicago’s Grant Park and Golden Gate Park have an imposing art museum on campus. Some parks double as outdoor museums. New Orleans’ City Park and Zilker Park in Austin have a sculpture garden; art installations enhance the Discovery Green in Houston; and Papago Park in Phoenix displays a rotating collection of works. Art with a message is a feature of the Cleveland Cultural Gardens in Rockefeller Park. They celebrate groups comprising the city’s population with sculptures, paintings and plaques. Among

figures so honored are the Polish composer Frederic Chopin and the Irish playwright Sean O’Casey. For those who prefer a natural setting, a trail in Papago Park leads to and through red sandstone buttes. Science buffs head for the Academy of Sciences in Golden Gate Park, the Austin Nature and Science Center in Zilker Park and the Museum of Nature and Science in City Park, Denver. Then there are museums with a narrow focus. These include the Oregon Holocaust Museum in Portland’s Washington Park and Hall of Fame Fire Museum in Papago Park. Some parks provide perfect settings for musical and other presentations. Among its many attractions, Central Park in New York City hosts free performances by the New York Philharmonic Orchestra, sometimes accom-

panied by fireworks. Music from rock to classical to opera is presented at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Grant Park, a dramatic bandshell planned by the world-famous architect Frank Gehry. Its design, coupled with a state-of-the-art sound system, creates acoustics comparable to those of an indoor concert hall. Crowds have gathered in Denver’s City Park to enjoy live concerts for more than 125 years, and they continue to be attracted by the sounds of jazz, blues and salsa. Music ranging from rock and pop to traditional Hawaiian songs is presented at the Kapiolani Park’s Waikiki Shell. Of course, parks should have gardens, and it’s no surprise when they do. What is surprising is the variety of plantings. Rose lovers find more than 500 varieties at the In-

ternational Rose Test Garden adjacent to Washington Park in Portland, Ore. Graceful Japanese gardens greet visitors to Rockefeller Park and Fairmount Park in Philadelphia. Golden Gate Park includes flowers and plants mentioned in William Shakespeare’s plays, while Papago Park is home to a desert botanical garden. I promised you zoos and there’s an inviting choice. It includes Kapiolani, Lincoln Park in Chicago, Baltimore’s Druid Hill Park and Swope Park in Kansas City, Mo. Koalas and giant pandas are among some 4,000 animals residing at the worldclass San Diego Zoo in Balboa Park. It’s clear that parks around the country aren’t just for picnics. Check on those located where you plan to travel and you may be in for a pleasant surprise — or more.

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New Ventures Maine encourages young women to consider the trades For over 40 years, New Ventures Maine has been working with residents to guide them in finding career paths in an ever-changing economic landscape, by offering tuition-free programs for career, business, and financial education. From the very beginning their mission has been clear-- help Maine families succeed. Part of their demographic includes those who have yet to enter the workforce. New Ventures has developed a program geared towards encouraging 8th grade and high school girls to experience first hand what it’s like to work in non-traditional fields. Three years ago, Totally Trades! Conference for Girls started its first workshop, featuring careers in heavy equipment operation, welding, and engineering to name a few. Today, their workshops have grown more expansive, reaching almost 800 young women this year, and

Submitted photo LRTC plumbing instructor Paul Kennedy instructs a group of students on how to solder copper pipes. providing new programs including coding robots and drones. The latest Totally Trades! Conference took place on May 17 at Central Maine Community College in Auburn in collaboration with Lewiston Regional Technical School. Over one hun-

dred 9th grade girls from the Androscoggin region attended and participated in trades that are predominantly filled by men. “The conferences are two-fold,” said Chris Davis, Workforce Development Specialist for New Ventures Maine. “I want to spark ca-

pacity and an understanding that females can do this work. They can handle tools, they have the brains, the brawn and they have whatever they need to fill these normally male dominated roles. Two, we need this for the trades. As a community and as a state, we need more workers

in the trades and females are untapped.” According to a 2012 estimate by the U.S. Census Bureau, Maine has a median age of 43.5, the highest in the country. As the baby boomer generation leaves the work force and retires, the trade industry will need a lot more employees to keep Maine’s infrastructure and economy going. “It’s lucrative, you get paid good money with good benefits. To have girls start to look into it and see how they can actually make it a reality is huge. If we can feel more capable as women then we can become more interdependent versus dependent,” said Davis, “These are the kinds of experiences that allow us to say, ‘Hey I can do this’.” In the heavy equipment operation workshop, girls were able to try out several pieces of heavy machinery, including a bulldozer, crane and dump-truck.

These experiences are unlike anything students could find in a traditional, classroom setting. An employee of St. Laurent & Son spoke to the girls before they tested out the equipment. “I’m gonna be honest with you, most of the girls, they were the best workers I had. They were smart. I know a girl and she was the best driver I had. If you guys are interested in this, we need more girls out there.” Crane operators can make up to 60 dollars an hour. “100 percent of feedback evaluations from girls who attended last year said they would recommend it to a friend and that’s huge,” said Davis, “They love it, they were pumped. They let us know what they want and we just want to be empowering.” For more information on totally trades, visit their website, newventuresmaine.org.

Glean with Us! Harvesting the Bounty for All Yes, it has been raining for what seems like months, but believe it or not – the summer is coming! For some this warm moment in Maine means farmers’ markets, fresh garden produce, or even some extra fresh veggies in the grocery store as the local greens, strawberries, apples and squash come into season. But, even in this time of bounty, for many the struggle to get enough food on the table is very real. In Androscoggin County alone, 15,890 residents are living with food insecurity. Feeding America describes food insecurity as an ‘inability to provide enough food […] to live an active, healthy life’. One third of these individual also do not qualify for food assistance programs, meaning they are left to piece together other limited resources to feed themselves and their families. Hunger affects so many people, young and old, in our own communities - it’s not just of concern in ‘the city’. People in small towns, suburban and rural areas, may also not know where their next meal is coming from. The Androscoggin Gleaners are a volunteer group of community members and organizations including Healthy Androscoggin, Bates College, St. Mary’s Nutrition Center and University of Maine Cooperative Extension, all working to make more fresh produce accessible to households living with food insecurity.

But what is gleaning? The term is an old one, actually a legal entitlement through 19th century Europe, allowing those without farmland to scour �ields for leftover produce following harvest. The idea remains similar today: gleaning groups across the state work with farmers to pick top-notch produce that doesn’t make it to market for a number of reasons including bumper crops, cosmetic imperfections, or inability to keep up with yield. Locally, some even grow directly for donation purposes! The Androscoggin Gleaners coordinate weekly with the generous farmers at Whiting Farm, Growing to Give at Scatter Good Farm,

Farmer’s Garden at The Caron Farm, and Springworks Farm, and others as excess produce becomes available. This produce is then delivered to community sites such as food pantries, soup kitchens, and other emergency food providers. In the words of one food pantry manager, “So many of our donations, while �illing, are not typically nutrient-dense, and it is a blessing to be able to offer healthy choices.” In 2018 the Androscoggin Gleaners’ efforts brought over 14,000 extra pounds of fresh produce to distribution sites across the county. Though these 90,000 servings of fruits and vegetables don’t nearly solve the problem of hunger in our communities, it is a small but important step toward lessening the burden of food insecurity and reducing waste within our local food system. If you want to have fun, get your hands dirty, and get nutritious food to folks, consider joining the Androscoggin Gleaners team! Check us out on Facebook or send us an email if you’re interested in joining this community effort to alleviate hunger - see you on the farm! Facebook: @androgleaners Email: androgleaners@gmail.com Phone: 207-370-1061