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Funny things kids say!
“Simon says – never play Simon Says again!” – Peter Minichiello, Stoneham
When visiting with our daughter and family recently, our youngest granddaughter was telling about how her cousin was teaching her some things relating to the handling of sheep. In the middle of her detailed story she suddenly stopped and said, "I am getting confused and I am the one doing the talking!" - Ken Hinkley, Dixfield
it came back on"! - Robert Concannon, Kents Hill We lost our power for three days recently due to a storm. My daughter and two grandchildren live a short distance away. I called and asked my 9 year old grandson if they lost power too, and he said they had. I asked him how long it was out for and he replied " until
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My grandson was 5 years old. I said to him, “Let’s play the game Simon Says, I will be Simon.” I started barking out commands, saying ‘Simon says’. I could see my grandson was getting very flustered with the game, so I said, “Why don’t you be Simon?” I wasn’t sure he understood the game until he said,
My daughter called me from the car after picking up my two year old grandson from daycare. He was in his car seat, in the back, but could hear my voice on the speaker. As they drove along, I hear my grandson yell from the back, “Grammie, look at the crane!” He thought I was in the car and could see what he could see. – Valerie Luce, Windham
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MOVIE REVIEW
‘The War with Grandpa’ Lucas Allen (101 Studios/Brookdale Studios) Based on an award-winning book by Robert Kimmel Smith, “The War with Grandpa� is a family comedy that was filmed three years ago for the now-defunct Weinstein label. It’s great to see a film like this being released in theaters for families to enjoy together during the pandemic, but it doesn’t change the fact that this is merely a
distraction for the younglings while their parents have other things to do. Not to mention, director Tim Hill has a “pedigree� in the genre, including films like “Muppets from Space� and “Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties.� Recently widowed Ed (Robert De Niro) is having trouble adjusting to living alone, and his daughter Sally (Uma Thurman) has him move into the home she shares with her husband Arthur (Rob Riggle) and her three kids. While the rest of the family, including teenager Mia (Laura Marano) and Christmasobsessed younger sister Jenny (Poppy Gagnon), are happy to have their grandpa around, 12-year-old Peter (Oakes Fegley) is mad that he has to move up into
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the attic since his bedroom now belongs to Ed. His middle school friends suggest he go on a prank war with his grandpa to get him to move out. Meanwhile, Ed’s buddies Jerry (Christopher Walken) and Danny (Cheech Marin) believe it’s a great way to get back at his grandson. Naturally, the pranks get more dangerous each day, affecting the twosome’s oncebonding relationship. There’s also a four-against-four battle of trampoline dodgeball between the kids and Ed, Jerry, Danny and Diane (Jane Seymour). Things come to a head during Jenny’s Christmas-themed birthday party, where the danger really goes up a notch. Kids will likely have fun with it, but the grownups
will have to steer clear from it by more than six feet. This is one of the laziest, ill-conceived, tone-deaf abominations to hit the silver screen, and forget trying to save theaters with it. It’s one of those plots that could’ve been solved in a short period of time, but they instead had to pile it on with more and more absurdity that it becomes unbearable. Not to mention, it’s filled to the brim with family comedy cliches and stale humor that it feels like the movie’s going on auto-pilot without steering into any proper direction. This kind of Hollywood manufacturing of kiddie films has to end at some point. The writers seem to be under the impression that there are no long-term consequences to the characters’
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actions. As far-fetched the plot is, there are too many moments that would’ve been more consequential in real life. It’s absolutely ridiculous that these moments were designed to be funny only they end up with irrational, facepalming behavior. But the most baffling thing is why these respectable and legendary actors would stoop this low to be in this movie. With De Niro, it’s par for the course at this point. With this and “Dirty Grandpa,� he finds a way to remain as stoic and dignified as in his greatest performances while performing heinous acts of unfunny comedy. Then you have Seymour, Marin and Walken, who has not acted with De Niro since “The Deer Hunter,� who were definitely in this
only for the paycheck. Both Thurman and Riggle, on the other hand, are decent, but the kid actors are simply below average and they don’t make sitting through this film any easier. If 2020 represents everything wrong with the world, “The War with Grandpa� represents everything wrong with movies today. It’s a soulless, factory-produced product that doesn’t reflect any moral stance in the real world. Just stay home, watch whatever’s streaming, wait until 2021 when things start going back to normal, and you’ll be fine. THE MOVIE’S RATING: PG (for rude humor, language, and some thematic elements) THE CRITIC’S RATING: 1 Star (Out of Four)
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Free digital L-A history resources available for area students LEWISTON — New Lewiston-Auburn local history resources are available through a free program that includes virtual tours, miniexhibits and lesson plans at the elementary, middle, and high school level. All digital resources in the History Weaver suite of educational resources are provided by Museum L-A to the community at no cost.
Resources include: Virtual Tours: Explore the museum’s permanent and temporary galleries virtually. New virtual tours are being added, including the Androscoggin River exhibit. Digital Resources: New digital resources such as the Character Card program and digital Traveling Exhibit will enable students to learn more about the Franco-American immigrant experience and the life of L-A workers. New Lesson Plans: Use new digital courses with elementary, middle and high school level lesson plans to lead a unit about
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Character Cards that explore the Franco-American immigrant and working experience in L-A are part of the History Weaver suite of resources available. immigration, child labor or working in textile mills. Museum L-A will con-
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Benjamin Nadeau named CEO of Bedard Pharmacy & Medical Supplies AUBURN — Bedard Pharmacy & Medical Supplies recently named Benjamin Nadeau as its new chief executive officer. He represents the third generation to take the helm at Bedard, following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather — Michael and Alcide Nadeau respectively. Michael Nadeau will become chairman of the board; he and Annette Nadeau will remain owners of the company. “We are very excited about this transition taking place” he said. “Bedard has experienced tremendous growth in recent years. As it continues to evolve for the betterment of our communities, we cannot be more excited about having Ben spearhead the next evolution of Bedard.” Benjamin graduated from Wentworth Institute of Technology with a bachelor of science in electromechanical engineering. After starting his own medical equipment design business after college, he decided to rejoin the family business. He held the title of director of business development since 2014 and, in recent years, managed the entire medical supplies division. “ ‘We Care for the Communities We Serve’ isn’t just a tagline we have on our website; it is what we live by,” he said. “Generations of my family have served generations of families in this community, and we will continue to do so. It is amazing to think our pharmacy has records dating back to 1898, and as we look forward to the future, we are excited about how we will continue to evolve healthcare for Maine and beyond.” Bedard Pharmacy & Medical Supplies is a pharmacy, medical equipment and supply retailer located in Auburn, Lewiston and South Paris. They service patients across Maine and the United States.
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Free 12-week entry-level IT training program offered The Center for Workforce and Professional Development at Central Maine Community College is offering a no-cost entry-level software developer 12-week training program in three sessions through next June. Three cohorts are scheduled to take place, which will allow roughly 45 students to participate and take the next step in an IT career. All costs associated with the training program are funded by the Harold Alfond Foundation, and it is offered at no cost to participants. Over the course of 12 weeks, participants will learn basic software devel-
opment component including simple coding blocks, portion with conditionals, loops, sequencing, etc; receive an introduction to a “C” based procedural language translating code to real world actions, beginning with an internet of things enabled device for introduction to hardware, and designing a bottom to top project in the internet of things using a development environment; HTML & Javascript, developing webpage functionality; learning more advanced programming language for problem solving (Python); use GitHub and other practice tools of the software developer program to practice collaboration and
agile/team development methods. The curriculum is designed to assist participants in preparation for a certification exam in Python language. This is considered an online training course and has a designated schedule where participants will meet as a group with the instructor via Zoom; however, there will also be self-paced work to ensure all training objectives are met. Registration is required. For more information, contact CMCC’s Center for Workforce & Professional Development at 207-755-5280, email workforcedevelopment@cmcc.edu or visit www.cmcc. edu/professionaldevelopment.
Five counties eligible for USDA loans related to drought WASHINGTON, D.C. — Two Maine counties have been designated as primary natural disaster areas by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Producers in Cumberland, York, Androscoggin, Oxford and Sagadahoc counties who suffered losses caused by drought and above-normal temperatures that has occurred since May 1, may be eligible for U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency emergency loans. This natural disaster designation allows FSA to extend much-needed emer-
gency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters. Emergency loans can be used to meet various recovery needs including the replacement of essential items such as equipment or livestock, reorganization of a farming operation or the refinance of certain debts. FSA will review the loans based on the extent of losses, security available and repayment ability. FSA has a variety of additional programs to help farmers recover from the impacts of this disaster. FSA programs that do not require a disaster
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SeniorsPlus November schedule includes virtual tech help, crafting, more LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus has announced its online Education Center class schedule for November. All classes are held over Zoom or telephonically. Classes are free, unless noted.
Some of what’s being offered in November: Cyber-Senior Mentors — A Tech Resource, at participant’s convenience, by phone and/or online, Cyber-Senior
Mentors provide technology training. Medicare Made Simple, at participant’s convenience, by SeniorsPlus Staff, online video shows how to navigate Medicare with an introductory course, including information about insurance options with Medicare, when to enroll or change plans, and how state law may affect your choices. Presentation is perfect for people who are new to Medicare or anyone who has Medicare and would
like to learn more. A full schedule of classes, including exercise, and activities, as well as more information, is available at seniorsplus.org/education-center. Register for classes by emailing edcenter@seniorsplus.org or calling 207-795-4010. SeniorsPlus, which is the Western Maine Agency on Aging, is fully accessible. Hearing assistive equipment is available upon request.
SeniorsPlus promotes four team members LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus recently announced four promotions. Dana Morrell has been promoted to community services supervisor. Morrell will provide supervision and assistance to staff of the various Older Americans Act programs managed by the Community Services Department. Michelle Beers has been promoted to case management supervisor and will provide implementation and oversight for the various contractual case management programs supported by the Com-
munity Services Department. Morrell is a licensed social worker and Beers is a licensed master social sorker. Kerry Faria, promoted to medicare coordinator, will provide education and assist with enrollment and advocacy for Medicare beneficiaries. Tina Record has been promoted to Atypical Services program supervisor. She will be responsible for supervising development, management and implementation of the Atypical Services program, which includes the following services:
Emergency Response Systems, Facility Respite, Assistive Technology, and Home (Environmental) Modifications. SeniorsPlus is the Western Maine designated Area Agency on Aging and is headquartered in Lewiston and covers Franklin, Oxford and Androscoggin counties. The overall program goal of SeniorsPlus is to assist older adults and adults with disabilities to remain safely at home for as long as possible. The mission of SeniorsPlus is to enrich the lives of seniors and adults with disabilities.
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Fight Fraud: Guard Your Medicare Card If you have Medicare, you can protect your identity and help prevent health care fraud by guarding your Medicare card like you would a credit card. The new Medicare cards no longer have your social security number on them which has been a step in the right direction in protecting your identity. But unfortunately there are people out there that make it their job to figure out news ways to scam people and access your information. Now that your Medicare card has a number that is unique to you, it is still important to be diligent in protecting yourself. Here are some important steps you can take to protect yourself from the identity theft that can lead to health care fraud: • Don’t share your Medicare Number with anyone who contacts you by telephone, email, or in person, unless you’ve given them permission in advance. Medicare will NEVER contact you (unless you ask them to) for your Medicare Number or other personal information. • Don’t ever let anyone borrow or pay to use your Medicare Number. • Review your Medicare Summary Notice to be sure you and Medicare are only being charged for actual items and services received. If you’re looking to enroll in a Medicare plan: • Remember there are no “early bird discounts” or “limited time offers.” Be careful of those types of advertising, mail, or emails. • Don’t let anyone rush you to enroll by claiming you need to “act now for the best deal.” • Be skeptical of free gifts, free medical services, discount packages, or any offer that sounds “too good to be true.” Many Medicare Advantage plans have increased their plan services so be sure you have initiated the conversation to find out what services are available. • If someone calls and asks for your Medicare Number or other personal information, hang up and call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800633-4227). To learn more about protecting yourself from identity theft and health care fraud, visit www.Medicare.gov/fraud or contact your local Senior Medicare Patrol (www.smpresource.org) or Maine Area Agency on Aging (www.maine4a.org). Open enrollment season runs October 15 through December 7 for those currently enrolled in a Medicare program and wanting to review their plans for possible changes. This year brings unique challenges with the pandemic limiting our ability to meet face to face to review options. At SeniorsPlus we are offering telephonic, mail, and virtual options for appointments. Please call us at 1-800-427-1241 between 8:30–4:30 Monday–Friday. Holly Zielinski is the Chief Operating Officer for SeniorsPlus.
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FEATURE COLUMN
Intuition may have led to the legendary ‘Hinckley Buck’
V. Paul Reynolds As November comes on in Maine, with frostladen mornings and leafless hardwoods greying up the tree lines, serious deer hunters begin preparations. Rifles are cleaned and zeroed. Maps are studied. Hunting clothes are checked over. New gear is purchased. Tree stands are erected, and kindred spirits of the fall deer hunt fix the leaky roof at deer camp, all the while sharing stories and day dreaming about what “could be” during the best month of the year. The “what could be” is really what the deer hunt is in its essence. The expectation of that dream buck, the big heavy-antlered behemoth slow stepping up
through the alders from the morning bog, antlers glistening and breath steaming from flared nostrils. For Horace Hinckley of Augusta, that daydream materialized on Fletcher Mountain in November 1955. A massive buck stepped into the sights of Hinckley’s 30:06 and, with one shot, was to become a Maine state record that remains a record to this day – 65 years later! Hinckley’s buck fielddressed at 355 pounds; its live weight was estimated at 488 pounds. In a story written by Richard Bernier, the author reveals that Hinckley’s wife had dispatched a 200 pound buck minutes before Hinckley fired. She was, according to Bernier, within shouting distance of her husband and was calling out to him to come and help her. On a hunter’s hunch, Hinckley did not rush to his wife’s side like many of us would do. He remained motionless
and silent. Perhaps he had seen sign and suspected that there might have been some buck sparring in the vicinity, with more than one rutted up critter in the neighborhood. Perhaps Hinckley was just plain lucky. Whatever the case, Hinckley’s instincts delivered to him the buck of a lifetime — literally. Most seasoned deer hunters, even those of us who have never tagged a 200 pound buck, have nevertheless seen or jumped big deer later described at deer camp as the “Hartford Elk.” Still, it is hard to imagine a deer in the Maine woods whose live weight approaches 500 pounds! In 2018, according to the Maine Sportsman, a woman hunter bagged a bragging buck in the Rangeley area that field-dressed at 215 pounds. There were a number of bucks tagged that year exceeding 220 pounds dressed. Kyle Wentworth, spokesman for the Maine Antler & Skull
Trophy Club, told me his organization’s records indicate that, in 2006, a Maine buck was tagged that field-dressed at 331 pounds. He cautioned that his club has no way of officially confirming these weights. According to retired deer biologist Gerry Lavigne, most mature adult bucks tip the scales between 200 and 300 pounds. Is there a 400-pounder skulking about somewhere in the Big Woods? It is certainly possible, and that makes the fall deer hunt all that more exciting and filled with anticipation, even for those who are not trophy hunters and hoping simply to fill the freezer with some tasty venison cuts. What makes it all that more exciting is that, in so many cases, these bragging bucks have shown a tendency to show up at the most unexpected times. Good luck with your fall deer hunt. No sleeping on the job.
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Lisbon student named Miss Maine Elementary Young American Woman of Service PORTLAND — A Lisbon student was named Miss Maine Elementary Young American Woman of Service 2021 - Portland at the 12th annual Maine Academic Scholarship Pageant Sept. 23. Miranda Torrey, a seventh-grade student at Philip W. Sugg Middle School, Lisbon, will represent Maine as Miss Maine Elementary throughout the year. Miranda was one of 107 young women who vied for the USA National Miss Maine and Young American Women of Service titles. Combined, they contributed 19,000 hours in community service. They were competing for the opportunity to compete nationally for more than $300,000 in prizes and scholarships and to represent the Unite Against Bullying ME, Crown CARES project in Maine Schools and communities. This year’s fundraiser took on a different look with virtual competitions and entertainment, mask and a strict safety policy. Miranda is the daughter of Donald and Rachel Torrey of Lisbon. She is also the recipient of her 5th Gold Presidential Voluntarism Award for community service, won her
fourth USA National Miss Maine Junior Spokesmodel Title and has earned a variety of local, state and national pageant titles since 2017. In addition to her pageant schedule, Miranda at a recent pageant shared her experiences of being bullied and has created a personal platform, “Kid’s Speak,” which is a place where kids can go to talk about anything that affects them, where she wants all kids to know they are not alone, that their size does not matter, that they can do and be anything they want and that their past does not define who they can be. Her speech is available on Facebook at kidszspeak. As Miss Maine Elementary 2021, Miranda will have the opportunity to represent the Unite Against Bullying ME Crown CARES project in Maine Schools and communities. A professional model, she also has been cast as the lead in the movie “Ember - an Origin Story,” due out next year, and written and directed by Michael Castiel. The project focuses on human trafficking and modern slavery. Miranda is also looking forward to her first year on the school track
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Pack 109 hits fall in full force
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Wayne Ackley teaches Logan Palmer, Eric Ackley and Corey Brayal the proper way to pass a knife to someone else.
Town Councilman Jeffrey Ganong sharing information with Natalie Poulin of Troop 2019 and Jake Baird of Pack 109.
LISBON — Cub Scout Pack 109 leaned into the fall months heavily in late September and early October, adding new scouts to its fold and conducting a few important lessons. The Webelos and Bears filled the
a short civics lesson from a Lisbon town councilor, Jeffrey Jewel Ganong, Oct. 11 at Lisbon Falls Baptist Church. Arrow of Light member Jake Baird learned what a councilman is, how one becomes a councilman,
month with activities that hit home runs. The first year of Webelos, Web 1, started everything off with a 4.5 mile hike to Piazza Rock Sept. 26. Along the way, the scouts created an ‘easy access’ first aid kit and took turns in lead-
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and how the town of Lisbon works. At the same meeting, Troop 2019 scout Natalie Poulin asked questions revolving around the ‘rule of law’ and other government issues. Both scouts asked ques-
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effect Covid-19 has had on the economy in Lisbon. To assist newly-established restaurants, the council played a heavy role in closing the lower end of Main Street so those establishments could continue to operate under Gov. Janet Mills’ CDCbased guidelines. “Issues like these are why we have a town coun-
cil,” insisted Ganong. Once done, Jake and Natalie raked leaved and pine needles around the church to help make it look more presentable, as leaves were beginning to pile up. The Bear den, not to be outdone, met on Oct. 17 in Beaver Park to learn how to safely use a pocket knife. They received guidance on how to open, handle and pass a knife. They were shown how to establish safe dis-
tances for knife use and how to properly whittle without injuring anyone, practicing with plastic butter knives until they’ve receive further experience. According to Den Leader Ed Poulin, “This was just one meeting of three that these scouts will have regarding knife safety.” Scout parents assisted their den leader and worked with scouts to practice whittling and properly handing knives
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back and forth. Afterwards, Egyptian musical instruments were created for a different scouting achievement. The group met despite the rain, using a pavilion at the park with walls fashioned out of plastic tarps to keep the breeze out. For more information regarding the activities of Cub Scout Pack 109, visit its Facebook page — Pack109. Lisbon — or email pack109. lisbon@gmail.com.
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Establish winter habitats for backyard animals Preparing a property for winter involves putting away lawn furniture, raking leaves and removing any annual plants that have shriveled up and spent the last of their energy. It can be tempting to want to clean up completely and leave a blank slate in the yard. But by doing so, you may be robbing wildlife of the resources they need to overwinter. The nature and conservation resource In Habitat says plants and animals depend on one another to survive. During the winter, animals may struggle to find adequate shelter and food, especially when there is a lack of sufficient plant matter available. In turn, these animals may actually take up home in people’s residences, turning into pests in the process. Bats, field mice and even opossums and raccoons may move indoors into attics or basements, leaving behind waste and damage if they can’t find adequate shelter outdoors. Homeowners concerned about potential pest infestations can take steps to ensure animals have places to bed down and escape the cold in their yards this winter. These tips can help local wildlife when the temperatures dip.
• Leave parts of the yard wild. Animals can make a nest in leaves or piles of brushwood. Just make sure piles left out are away from the home so curious critters don’t try to get
• Don’t forget water sources. Provide access to fresh water
and replace as needed if the water freezes. For homeowners with fish ponds in their backyards, use a hot pot to melt a hole in the top of the pond and allow gases that have accumulated underneath to escape. This allows oxygen to reach fish and frogs in the pond.
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• Consider planting animal food sources prior to winter. Plants like elderberry, holly, mulberry, sumac, and crabapple will grow in colder months and animals can enjoy them as a vital food staple.
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Change-of-season food blues can become happy experience Jodi Cornelio
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The temperature is changing and so are our habits. We go from hanging outside in the sunshine, mowing lawns, golfing, walking,
biking and planting flowers to watching TV and playing video games indoors and eating comfort foods that fall in line with the chilly days. Do not let the change of season suck you into bad habits and bad food choices. There are plenty of chillyday foods that do not involve a lot of unnecessary calories. Instead of reaching for the apple pie and meatloaf with gravy, reach for a hot bowl of
soup or make a pot of tomato-based sauce and lather it over spaghetti squash. These are two of my favorite cold weather change-of-season choices. Soups are filling and can be hearty, leaving you satisfied enough to not reach for dessert. One of my favorite soups my mom used to make all the time is tomato and rice soup. Start with a chicken bouillon base in a 4-quart pot. Fill bouillon base and water to reach the halfway mark; add
a cup of uncooked rice. Add 16 oz. canned stewed tomatoes. Salt and pepper to taste. It really is that simple. If you want to add a little character and make this
soup heartier, you can add 2 cups of cooked grilled chicken chunked into bite size pieces. You can also add a cup of diced carrots and/or a cup of shredded
cabbage to add some fiber to this succulent soup. Enjoy all the beauty the changing of seasons brings. Live long, live well.
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Get to the eye doctor right away if you experience early warning signs of torn or detached retina Cynthia, who’s now 59, experienced her first floater in her eye when she was 13. “And I remember distinctly because I saw this thing that looked like it belonged underneath a microscope, like a little amoeba. I asked my mom about it and she said, “Oh, it’s nothing, it’s just a floater,” she recalled.
Her eye doctor agreed. Floaters aren’t usually a big deal, but they can be an early warning sign of a retinal tear or a detachment, especially, later in life. Our eyes are filled with a gellike substance called the vitreous, which contains tiny fibers that are attached to the retina. The retina is a
thin layer of tissue that covers about 65 percent of the back of the eye. It receives light and changes it into signals that it sends to the brain – an important part of our being able to see. Floaters are little clumps of the gel inside your eye. What you see are shadows of the clumps cast on the
retina. As we get older, the gel shrinks, and the tiny fibers begin to pull on the retina. Sometimes when a fiber is pulling on the retina the fiber breaks. That’s called a vitreous detachment or a posterior vitreous detachment. It’s not a serious issue, and no treatment is usually necessary.
Age is the primary risk factor for PVD, but additional factors are recent eye surgery, such as cataract removal and myopia, or nearsightedness. Dr. Aaron Parnes, a retina specialist with Eyecare Medical
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Group in Portland, explains the role myopia plays. “In a highly myopic or nearsighted eye, the eye itself is longer. That elongation causes you to need glasses in order to focus the light farther back than would normally be needed,” he said. “That elongation also causes the retina to be stretched out — it has to cover a larger surface area.” Cynthia is at increased risk of retinal problems because she is nearsighted. She started wearing glasses when she was 12 years old and ever since her first one at age 13, has gotten quite used to seeing floaters. In early March she had an entirely new experience. She began to see flashing lights in the periphery of her left eye. “It was absolutely terrifying. These bright flashes of light, if you were looking at the sky, look like a lightning bolt that flashes and disappears.,” she said, “and then you move your eye and it flashes again and it disappears. I’d never seen this, so I went to an eye doctor and he said what I was seeing was a fiber tugging on the retina.” You might think you’d feel it if something was tugging on your retina, but it has no pain sensors, so you see flashing lights instead. That’s why it’s important to pay attention to light flashes or other clues your eye might be sending you that something potentially serious is going on. Parnes emphasizes the importance of recognizing the early warning signs. “Initially, you’ll have floaters, black dots, or flashes of light in your vision,” Parnes noted. “Floaters mean either there is bleeding, or the gel has shifted around. A flash comes as an arc of light on the side of your vision and goes away immediately. There can be multiple flashes
at once. They indicate pulling on the retina.” Pulling on the retina can cause PVD, but it could also lead to a retinal tear and unfortunately, that’s what ended up happening to Cynthia. She was scheduled to see her eye doctor a month after he first saw her, but after experiencing three weeks of continuous flashing lights, something more dramatic occurred. “On the morning of March 26. I was on my computer and these flashes got super bright, super intense and they arced over the entire top of my eye. About 15 minutes later, I saw this thing move across my eye that was like a cloud. I thought, oh my god, that is not good. This big, bulky thing was moving across my eye, and then I saw a darker thing that looked like an octopus flat across my eye, which dropped thousands of little floaters on me,” she recalled. “This was during the height of COVID, round one, but the doctor saw me immediately. He examined my eye and said, ‘Well, the bad news is you have a retinal tear. The good news is it’s not a retinal detachment yet.’ “ Fortunately, the tear could be treated with a laser, which uses heat to seal around the tear and decrease the likelihood of a detached retina. “It took about 15 minutes. The eye doctor had on this weird virtual reality headset and the laser in his hand. He had me torque my head so he could laser in on the spot, and 15 minutes later, he had sealed the hole. I couldn’t see anything for about 10 minutes after that because the light was so blinding that my brain had to get used to that happening,” Cynthia said “We left and went home, and I looked like somebody hit me in the face with a baseball bat because my eye was solid red.” The laser sealed the tear in Cynthia’s retina, but the afternoon after her treat-
ment, another black “octopus” streaked across her vision. Back she went to the eye doctor, who discovered that when the tear occurred it nicked a blood vessel. Several months later, Cynthia said it seems as if she is looking through a snow globe. “My vision is actually fine. My vision has not changed, but I have a lot of debris in there — floaters and cloudy stuff, and also a lot of blood in the eye because of the nicked blood vessel. I’m hoping that eventually, more blood will get reabsorbed and I won’t have as much debris floating around in my left eye,” she added. It could be a year before her eye clears up, and the debris may not all go away. Once you’ve started the PVD process in one eye, it’s likely to happen in the other eye as well within a year. Sure enough, Cynthia has already started noticing symptoms. “I started having flashing in my right eye, and I don’t honestly know how long has it been going on. I happened to notice it when I was going up a staircase where there’s a blank wall. Then it was really easy to see. But it’s really, really far back in the periphery.” Because of the experience with her left eye, Cynthia knows the flashes in her right eye indicate there is pulling going on. She’s trying to take a calm approach to the idea that she might have another retinal tear. Every day she meditates. “As part of my meditation, I always say to myself, I only have a 10 percent chance of it happening again, I only have a 10 percent chance of this happening again; let’s focus on that.” The biggest risk she faces is having a retinal detachment, which is what happens if you have a tear and fluid leaks out under the retina. Serious business,
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says Parnes. “If the fluid does go through the retinal tear and the retina separates from the back of the eye, you’ll see a shadow or curtain come over your vision. It starts in one field of your view and eventually, will envelop the entire field. Your vision in that eye will be darkened. When the retina is detached, you can’t just laser it back. You need surgery,” Parnes explained. “The usual procedure is vitrectomy. We remove the gel that fills the eye which removes the pulling on the tear or tears. Then we have to reattach the retina. We usually use a gas bubble to push it back into place. Then we apply a laser to create a scar just like we would if the retina was already attached and there was just a tear there. You usually need to position your head either facing down or facing one way or the other depending on where you want the bubble to push,” he continued. “As the laser scars down and seals everything in place, it keeps the retina attached; over three weeks to two months, the bubble slowly dissolves, and we keep a close watch to see that the retina remains attached. The healing process is long, more of a marathon than a sprint.”
As I mentioned earlier, the biggest risks associated with torn or detached retinas are age (a PVD is more likely to happen after age 60), being near-sighted, or having recent eye surgery. Trauma to the eye can also increase your risk and having an issue in one eye increases your risk in your other eye. Paying attention to your eyes is the most important thing you can do to prevent more serious problems, says Parnes. “If you have symptoms, don’t ignore them. If flashes or floaters are occurring you should get a dilated eye exam, preferably within a day or so, because it could mean the gel has separated. In most people, the gel can separate and not create a tear or a detachment, but you can’t tell without getting an exam. So, getting examined sooner when you have symptoms is a good idea” Also, don’t forget your routine eye exams. Cynthia couldn’t agree more. She never expected to become a retinal expert herself, but it happened — almost overnight — and one thing that has caught her attention is how easily some people dismiss what’s going on with their eyes. “I got to know the eye doctor’s office pretty well, and they said that some peo-
ple are so bodily unaware that they come in and their retinas are almost completely detached, which means they’ve had this black curtain over their eye,” she said. “If you see a heavy drape moving across your vision or down from the top or up from the bottom you should know you have a problem. Get to the eye doctor, and also go if you notice a big floater that’s new or a lot of floaters that happen all of a sudden.” You may not be able to prevent torn or detached retina, but the earlier you catch them the more likely you’ll avoid more serious issues later on. Cynthia has one final suggestion to help us all be more aware of our eyes. She’s added something to her morning routine that she says is quick and easy — you could even do it while you’re brushing your teeth. She covers one eye and takes a close look at the other, rolling it around and making sure she doesn’t see any floaters, flashes, dark curtains, or anything else that’s unusual. She does the same with her other eye, finishes brushing her teeth, and moves on with her day (and her daily meditation). I hope she doesn’t run into any more problems. Seems like she’s had enough this year.
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Fish passage construction work starts on Cobbossee Dam in Gardiner By John Graham Jr. Upstream board member GARDINER — For the first time in 258 years, migratory fish passage on Cobbossee Stream and its watershed is becoming a reality. Major construction work has begun on the American Tissue Dam — the second dam upstream downtown - to create upstream and downstream fish passage for American eels and downstream passage for alewives. The work is a result of the federal relicensing process required for hydropower dams and the efforts of Gardiner residents and environmentalists in advocating for the fish passage. “This is a dream come true after five years of hard work and the very first efforts writing comments for federal relicensing”, said Tina Wood, Upstream president. “This is a big piece of the puzzle of fish passage and watershed health.” The dam is a fully owned subsidiary of Kruger Energy Inc., an international business headquartered in Montreal. It was relicensed in April 2019 and the 40-year license requires Kruger to complete downstream fish passage improvements for eels and alewives immediately and immediate upstream passage for American eels. The Maine Department of Marine Resources has been studying American eels in the Cobbossee watershed for some time and collected data at the three downtown dams and at the confluence of the
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Safe Voices seeks Feed-a-Family, Adopta-Family participants AUBURN — Safe Voices, the domestic violence resource center based in Lewiston, invites businesses and community members to participate in its annual holiday programs Feed-aFamily and Adopt-a-Family. Individuals, businesses and community organizations are welcome and may choose to support one or both programs. This annual program serves more than 100 families across Androscoggin, Oxford and Franklin counties each year. This year, advocates anticipate even greater need as survivors continue to struggle with increased risk and instability brought on by COVID-19 and social distancing. For parents and children who are struggling with isolation brought on by abuse, or who have had to flee a dangerous situation at home, donors can help provide a happy holiday in difficult times. The Feed-a-Family program matches donors with a family to provide a complete Thanksgiving dinner. Donors purchase the supplies for a traditional dinner of turkey, sides and dessert and deliver them to Safe Voices, who will then get them to the family in need. The Adopt-a-Family program also matches donors with families to provide gifts in celebration of the December holidays. Anyone who would like to participate as a donor, may call or email Becca Tinkham at 207-795-6744 x217 or btinkham@ safevoices.org. Donors may also complete a participation form online at www.safevoices.org. If you or someone you know is in a domestic violence situation, please call Safe Voices’ 24-hour helpline at 1-800-559-2927.
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The Healthy Geezer By: Fred Cecitti Q. Can you get Lyme disease in Hawaii? A. It’s possible, but the odds are against it. This is from the Hawaii State Department of Health: “Lyme disease is an illness caused by bacteria called Borrelia burgdorferi. Lyme disease is the most common tick-borne illness reported on the mainland United States but is not found in Hawaii, since the type of tick that spreads this disease is not present in Hawaii.” The federal government’s Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has identified the Northeast, the upper Midwest and the West Coast as the places you’re most likely to get Lyme disease. However, Lyme disease is found in many parts of the United States, Europe, Asia and Australia. You should check with the health depart-
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FEATURE COLUMN
Archeological artifacts offer glimpse at human history Victor Block
People who ascend a mountain in Wyoming are greeted by rocks laid out in a geometric design. Visitors to southwestern Ohio marvel at a mammoth earthwork shaped like an undulating snake. A maze of stone walls, chambers and other structures in New Hampshire lives up to its nickname of “America’s Stonehenge.” If you’re under the impression that archaeology is a mind-numbing subject of interest only to scientists, think again. Sites throughout the United States relate fascinating chapters of human history through artifacts and other reminders of people who once lived in the area. Take that mountain-top rock pile in the Bighorn National Forest in Wyoming. It’s one of many places around the country where the life of Native Americans is told through objects, inscriptions and other remnants. The main feature of the Bighorn Medicine Wheel is a circle of stones 82 feet in diameter. A pile of rocks
called a cairn is in the center and 28 radial lines extend out from it. Some of those spokes indicate the direction of the rise of our sun and other stars at various times. While the wheel was used by members of many different tribes, who built it remains a mystery. For more information log onto fs.usda.gov/bighorn. Another unanswered riddle is why an earthen monument in northern Louisiana was abandoned around 1100 BC, after so much effort went into building it. The Poverty Point World Heritage Site was made by Native Americans who sculpted nearly two million cubic yards of soil into a 72-foot high mound, half-circles and other shapes. Among millions of arti-
facts that have been found in the vicinity are tools, figures of humans and tons of stones that were transported from up to 800 miles away. This has led to speculation that the structure was part of an ancient residential, trade and ceremonial center. (povertypoint.us) Also unknown is who created the 1,300-foot long earthen image of a snake in what today is Hillsboro, Ohio. Among theories are that the giant serpent marked a vast tomb, was a place for religious ceremonies or served as an oversized calendar. What’s known is that it was constructed between 1000 and 2000 AD. (greatserpentmound.com) Religious rites of Native Americans provide the most popular theory for
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Bighorn Medicine Wheel construction of the Mystery Hill site in New Hampshire. Despite its informal label, the structure doesn’t resemble England’s Stonehenge. Rather, it consists of a number of stone chambers, walls and other features stretched out over 105 acres. (stonehengeusa.com) Many of the archaeological places scattered about the country which are associated with Native Americans include petroglyphs, carvings on rocks. For years, members of the Cherokee tribe in North Carolina used a soapstone boulder as a billboard, etching images of human figures, animal tracks and other objects. The large stone also is notched by seven grooves which, according to Cherokee legend, were created by Judaculla, a giant who could control the weather and leap from one mountaintop to another. So many petroglyphs decorate the Judaculla Rock that
it’s virtually impossible to pinpoint the exact number. (judacullarock.com) The number of figures that transform the sandstone cliffs of Sego Canyon in Utah into a fascinating outdoor art gallery is well known —over 80. The unanswered question is what they represent. Research suggests that the petroglyphs were carved and painted by Native Americans over a period of 8,000 years by people of several distinct cultures. The differences arise when attempting to identify the rock art. The ghostlike lifesize figures have hollowed or missing eyes, some have no arms or legs, and many wear chunky ornaments and sport a headdress that resembles antennae. Speculation about what these haunting forms represent ranges from shamanistic visions produced when the artists were in a trance-like state to extra-terrestrial visitors from space. (blm.gov)
The Hagood Creek Petroglyph Site in South Carolina provides a more down to earth experience that differs from those elsewhere. For one thing the big boulder, which contains images that represent various aspects of Native American life, is protected in a museum. Adding to the enjoyment is a narrated light show that describes the carvings. The museum is part of a historic complex, which also includes an 1845 grist mill, restored log cabins, a blacksmith shop, cotton gin and moonshine still. (hagoodmillhistoricsite.com) Unlike the Hagood petroglyphs, most archaeological sites remain outdoors where they were created. Their variety and locations provide intriguing destinations for day trips or longer expeditions. An Internet search may reveal the location of one or more within a short commute from where you live.
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