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During the fall of 1777, General George Washington’s army was reeling from the crushing defeat it suffered in Pennsylvania. British troops had outmaneuvered Washington and won the Battles of Brandywine and Germantown. The Continental Army needed a haven at which it could get through the winter, and lick its wounds. The Pennsylvania Colony’s legislature ordered it to wait out the frigid season close enough to Philadelphia to keep an eye on the

enemy and to be able to prevent a surprise attack in case it should come. Faced with this directive, General Washington led his ragtag troops to Valley Forge, an area of gently rolling meadows 18 miles from Philadelphia. As light snow fell on December 18, about 12,000 of the poorly fed, ill-equipped troops struggled to the place where they would spend the winter. Before the following spring, 2,000 of the soldiers had died, but a legend of the War of Independence has been born. No battles were fought at Valley Forge. Not a single shot was fired at an enemy. Yet the 3,600-acre setting may be the best-known site

associated with the Revolutionary War. The struggle for survival in the face of hunger, disease and the bitter winter cold dramatically conveys the courage and endurance that characterized the Colonials’ battle for freedom. Today, that story is depicted at Valley Forge National Historical Park in a variety of ways. Weapons, documents and other exhibits set the stage for visitors. A bus ride or self-guided drive through the setting provides a personal introduction to major sites and monuments. Reconstructed earthen embankments mark the lines of defense that General Washington established

around the area. Reconstructed log huts serve as reminders of the very basic living quarters in which the soldiers sought refuge. The damp, overcrowded

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failed to prevent waves of typhus, pneumonia and other diseases from ravaging the ranks. Clothing was inadequate, shoes were hard to come by and much-needed blankets were even more scarce. Copies of correspondence between the men who endured such hardship and their loved ones at home put a human face on the suffering. Most of the cannons at Valley Forge were massed in Artillery Park. There they were stored, repaired and kept ready for immediate dispatch in case of an attack by the British. The first ray of hope arrived in February 1778 in the person of Baron Friedrich von Steuben. He was a former member of the elite general staff of Frederick the Great of Prussia, and the exacting drillmaster offered his services to the cause of the patriots. At the time, there was no standard training manual for the American troops, and the Prussian officer wrote one in French, which his aides translated into English. He chose and trained a cadre of 100 select men, and their growing prowess at marching, musketry and bayonet charges became the model for the entire army. By spring, a new feeling

of hope and pride had begun to replace the atmosphere of despair. Following announcement of the colonies’ alliance with France, the British forces hastily moved toward New York. It was a very different American army that pursued them, one that had already achieved a victory – in this case, of spirit over diversity. The soldiers under Wash-

ington’s command would not celebrate their final victory over the Redcoats until 1781 in Yorktown, but they had won another very important battle. They had overcome the anguish that accompanied them to Valley Forge. They themselves had been forged into a fighting force that had new skills and an increased sense of confidence

and pride which eventually would prevail. The story of this transformation comes alive at Valley Forge, a place that saw not a single military victory but rather one over weariness, uncertainty and lack of confidence that had ac-

companied George Washington’s army there during the winter of 1777. If you go information available at the Welcome Center includes Itineraries that follow the same roads along which George Washington’s troops marched,

trace major Revolutionary War battles, and explore the history of that fateful winter. Brochures and information about other sites in the surrounding area also are available. For more information call (610) 783-1099 or log onto valleyforge.org.

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Summer book and bake sale begins Winthrop Middle School has announced July 16 at Oakland Public Library its high honor and honor roll for Trimester 3 of the 2019-19 school year

OAKLAND — The Oakland Public Library will hold a book and bake sale Tuesday, July 16 through Friday, July 26 at 18 Church St. The sale will be held Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Fresh, home baked goods, clean used books for adults and children, puzzles, DVDs, VHS tapes, breads, pies, cookies, bars and cup cakes will be on sale, as well as raffle tickets for a homemade quilt. For more information, call 207-465-7533.

Maine College of Health Professionals announces spring 2019 dean’s list LEWISTON —Students from across Maine were named to the Maine College of Health Professions’ deans list for the spring 2019 semester. Students must be matriculated in a degree program and achieve a semester GPA of 3.5 or greater in order to earn this designation. “We are so happy to honor these exceptional students,” said Monika Bissell, MCHP president. “What they have achieved in our rigorous health care programs is significant, and they deserve our enthusiastic congratulations.” The students who earned dean’s list status are: Sarah Ann Annance, Oxford; Audrielle Audet, Standish; Ashley Belanger, Biddeford; Grace Bell, Phippsburg; Denny Bourgoin, Lewiston; Julia Bowen, Lisbon Falls; Jennifer Brown, Freeport; Molly Christensen, Sebago; Lindsay Cookson, Readfield;

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‘Keeper of the Maine Outdoors Experience series’ winner will get private tour of Maine Wildlife Park AUGUSTA — The second contest in the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife “Keeper of the Maine Outdoors Experience” series will give the winner a private, behind the scenes tour at the Maine Wildlife Park in Gray. During the after-hours tour of the park with MDIFW staff and park gamekeepers, the experience winner and a friend will have behind the scenes access to see black bear, moose, white-tailed deer, Canada lynx, cougars

and more, and learn how they are cared for and fed. Bring a camera, because every photo opportunity will be from the front row. MDIFW began the “Keeper of the Maine Outdoors Experience” series earlier this year to give the public the opportunity for a dayin-the-life experience with a biologist or game warden to learn how they protect Maine’s fish and wildlife and serve in the Maine outdoors. The first contest had more than 4,000 entrants.

The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife will select the contest winner from entries completed at www.KeeperoftheMaineOutdoors.com/giveaway. Entrants must be 18 years-old to be eligible for the contest, and the Maine Wildlife Park experience entry deadline is July 22 at noon. The Maine Wildlife Park is home to more than 30 species of animals that were injured, orphaned, or human dependent due to being

raised in captivity. The park serves as a permanent home for animals that cannot survive in the wild, while providing visitors with wildlife management and conservation learning opportunities through exhibits, displays, and programs. Other Keeper of the Maine Outdoors Experiences will happen in the fall on the water or at a fish hatchery, with a fisheries biologist, and during winter with biologists on a visit to a black bear den.

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Maine Women’s Fund invests in the power of women and girls through educational and leadership programs FALMOUTH — The Maine Women’s Fund recently announced its 2019 annual grants totaling $132,550 to 14 nonprofit organizations dedicated to transforming the lives of women and girls. Since its founding over 30 years ago, the Maine Women’s Fund has made 450 bold investments totaling more than $2.4 million to more than 200 nonprofit organizations. “We are staying true to our founding mothers’ mission 30 years ago to ensure women and girls in our communities have opportunities and pathways to grow and reach their full potential ,” said Dr. Candace Walworth, board member and chairwoman of the Grants Committee. “Our generous donors and sponsors allow us to fund new and established organizations so that they have the resources to strengthen women’s rights, create new opportunities, and economic well-being.” The Grants Committee received letters of interest from 59 organizations of various sizes and from all areas of the state. Each committee member reviewed the requests and participated in a group discussion, then the Grants Committee invited

25 of those organizations to submit detailed proposals. After further assessment and due diligence by the committee, 14 organizations were selected for funding based on strengths of the program and organization; the clearly identify need for the programs; the diversity of geographic area and populations reached through the program; and opportunities to make the greatest impact across the Maine Women’s Fund six funding areas — education, financial skills and literacy, healthcare, leadership, personal safety and policy. 2019 Grant Awards (listed in reverse alphabetical order):

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Maine, Lewiston, $10,000 to be a pilot site for the national STEM program, Curated Pathways to Innovation.

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Street Youth, Lewiston, $10,000 to support a program to improve the conflict resolution skills of teenage girls.

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insured women and LGBTQ people by providing on-site MaineCare enrollment assistance.

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ers of Maine Education Fund, Augusta, $10,000 to engage underrepresented communities including students, rural women, and immigrants in civic engagement activities.

$10,000 to present free high school sexual assault prevention and consent education programs throughout the State.

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$6,250 for the Women In Leadership Program, a mentor program designed to provide inspiration and encouragement.

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land, $10,000 to engage elder women participants in “The Seniors,” a pilot program to build resiliency and improve social connections to reduce isolation.

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gusta, $10,000 to provide the Start Over Start Strong financial education and training to women who are incarcerated.

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land, $10,000 to simplify the process for changing gender markers on critical identity documents and bring this meaningful change to people statewide.

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Since 1989, the Maine Women’s Fund has been incubating and investing in nonprofit organizations run by and for Maine women

annual financial investments in new and established organizations working towards its mission – to transform the lives of Maine women and girls through innovative programs and advocacy efforts. The Maine Women’s Fund provides critical assistance and technical assistance to the organizations it partners with to build capacity, achieve sustainability and develop the next generation of women leaders. The Maine Women’s Fund is the only Maine foundation focused exclusively on advancing gender equity. Learn more at www.mainewomensfund.org.

cacy Project, Portland, $10,000 to provide legal services to immigrant survivors of domestic violence and trafficking who face significant barriers to safety.

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‘Kick Around the Clock for Cass’ fundraiser will welcome statewide soccer teams July 20 WATERVILLE — Hundreds of high school soccer players from around the state will join this year’s 11-hour, continuous soccer game “Kick Around the Clock for Cass” at Thomas College Saturday, July 20, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., to honor and remember Cassidy Charette, who died Oct. 11, 2014 as a result of a hayride accident. Cassidy, who wore the #11 jersey, was a standout midfielder for Messalonskee High School girls soccer. The rain date is July 21. For the past three years, teams of 11 to 15 people have registered to play soccer for 60 minutes in designated time slots throughout the day to keep the time clock running for 11 continuous hours. This year, the event welcomes high school boys and girls soccer teams to a “play day” round-robin soccer tournament, which will be held the first six hours — 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Teams of Cassidy’s friends, summer camps, athletic teams and others will play from 2 to 7 p.m. All teams must register online at shineoncass. org. Proceeds will support the ShineOnCass Foundation, a charitable non-profit organization established by the Charette family to educate, inspire and empower youth to shine their own light through kindness. Riley Field and Emily Hogan, Cassidy’s classmates from Messalonskee

High School Class of 2016, are helping the foundation organize the event again this year to support the work inspired by Cassidy and to honor their friend. “We’ve had a great response from coaches and

are so excited to welcome high school soccer teams from around the state to our 11-hour game,” Field said. “It’s been almost five years since her passing, and yet Cassidy’s spirit is still very much alive in our commu-

nity and beyond. We are excited to bring people together who love and miss Cass, and have the opportunity to share her story so we can all shine her light.” The final hour of the event will feature a walk-

in ceremony and friendly competition between Cassidy’s two former soccer teammates from Messalonskee High School vs. Central Maine United Premiere Soccer, from 6 to 7 p.m. Spectators are wel-

come all day. The Messalonskee Boosters Club will provide concessions. To register a team, volunteer or sponsor, call 207-3146996, email shineoncass@ gmail.com or visit shineoncass.org.

ShineOnCass Foundation photo Former Messalonksee High School soccer teammates reunite to play in last year’s 11-hour soccer event “Kick Around the Clock for Cass” in honor and memory of Cassidy Charette. The fourth annual event planned for Saturday, July 20, at Thomas College, will welcome Maine high school boys and girls soccer teams. Some of Cassidy’s former teammates pictured from the 2018 event, in front, from left, Katie Mercier, Jess Charrier, Fern Calkins, Lauren Pickett and Lauren Mercier. In back, Ella Moore, Amelia Bradfield, Elena Guarino, Taylor Easler, Gabby Languet, McKenna Brodeur, Makenzie Charest, Olivia Lagace and Dakota Bragg.

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The New American Dream The dream has shifted. It used to be a house, a picket fence, a new car, two healthy kids, job security, and maybe a family trip once or twice per year. Today, younger people are not as interested in buying homes, and they’re starting families later than previous generations. Younger people seem to be more interested in experiences and are more averse to debt, probably due to the debt they already amassed by attending college. Can you blame them? One thing hasn’t changed and probably never will. Whether it’s purchasing a house or a new sports car or traveling to explore new cultures, we are all looking for a certain something from the things we buy or in which we invest. I believe this certain something is a feeling. Think of it this way: People don’t buy cars. They buy performance. They buy luxury. They buy a symbol of success or achievement. They buy the freedom to

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the emotions we believe the car or the vacation will give us. Before you spend a dollar, whether for an object or an experience, or before you invest one, I suggest you ask yourself: What am I really doing? What am I hoping to get out of it? Is it probable that the result of the purchase

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to continue working with our partners throughout Maine to offer the education, resources, and skills they provide.” Fall prevention classes, like “A Matter of Balance,” emphasize practical strategies to reduce fear of falling and increase activity levels. Participants learn to view falls and fear of falling as controllable, set realistic goals to increase activity, change their environment to reduce fall risk factors, and exercise to increase strength and balance. Healthy Living for ME provides a single-point of entry to a statewide network of workshops that empower adults to address and better manage their health issues.

Workshops offered focus on improving balance and preventing falls as well as those which focus on helping adults manage chronic conditions – including high blood pressure, chronic pain, heart disease, COPD, arthritis, and diabetes. Spectrum Generations serves Kennebec, Lincoln, sagadahnc, Somerset and Waldo counties; SeniorsPlus, headquartered in Lewiston, serves Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties. A full listing of workshops available in throughout Maine and searchable by zip code, can be found online at www.healthylivingforme.org or call 1-800-620-6036 for more information.

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The Healthy Geezer By Fred Cicetti Q. I retired and moved from northern Minnesota to Florida. I was wondering if there is any way someone in the Sunshine State can get hypothermia. A. Hypothermia occurs when your body doesn’t maintain a normal temperature, which is about 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit. When your core temperature drops to 95 degrees, you are suffering from hypothermia, which can be lethal. Can your internal temperature drop to 95 or below

in Florida? Yes. You can get hypothermia in an air-conditioned environment. It can strike you if you are soaked in the rain on a cool, windy day, or if you fall into chilly water. Water colder than 70º F can begin to cause hypothermia quickly. People older than 65 years are especially vulnerable to hypothermia because they tend to suffer from illnesses or take medications that interfere with regulating body temperature. Also, older adults often produce less body heat because of a slower metabolism and less physical activity. Seniors make up about half of the annual fatalities from hypothermia in the United States. Low body temperature impairs the brain, so hypothermia is especially dangerous because its vic-

tims may not know they’re in trouble. Severe hypothermia eventually leads to cardiac and respiratory failure, then death. Hypothermia comes on gradually. Shivering is a common and obvious sign. Shivering is a natural response that increases muscle cell activity and generates heat, but shivering alone does not mean you have hypothermia. Healthcare professionals recommend looking for “umbles,” too. These are stumbles, mumbles, fumbles and grumbles. Watch for these specific symptoms — confusion or sleepiness; slowed, slurred speech; shallow breathing; weak pulse or low blood pressure; changes in behavior such as apathy; change in appearance such as pale skin; poor body control or slow reaction times.

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ously low or shallow, begin cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) immediately if you’re trained in that procedure.

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

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Black flies all part of the fishing experience

V. Paul Reynolds Look, most of us who love to fish Maine in early June expect to be swatting a few bugs, right? When I was a lad fishing with Dad, he always lathered me up with that black, foul-smelling Old Woodsman fly dope. I’d complain about the stinky stuff, whine about the buzzing hordes, and he would say, “It’s part of the deal, son; bugs and trout. You can’t have one without the other.” Over the years, a halo of cigar smoke or a puffing pipeful always made the bugs bearable, at least for me, if not the other person in the bow of the canoe. Generally, the bug situation has never been at the forefront of my fishing memories. There have a been a couple of times, though. Once in a canoe on Little Houston Pond, the black flies were so thick that Diane’s head net was festered with a black cloud. Though they weren’t biting her they were doing a job on her pysche – she admitted it.

She toughed it out, however; she overcame, and we boated some slab-sided brookies. Labrador was a challenge, bug-wise. Worse than the black flies were the big horse flies that the locals call “stouts.” Now they are serious flesh eaters. Ouch! Flying over a remote stretch there in a Beaver, I asked the pilot how you would ever find your way out if the engine quit and he had to put her down. “Wouldn’t matter,” he smirked, The bugs would drive you mad long before anyone located you or you found you way out, eh? As far as June black flies

go, this year may go down in history as one of the worst in recent memory. Man, they are bad on the West Branch of the Penobscot. These “mindless, merciless eating machines,” as Dean MacAdam described them in “Downeast Magazine,” got the best of Diane and me during a recent fishing outing. We came home looking like victims of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. My defense arsenal – cigars, pipe, headnet, Off and Repel — and headwear that makes you look like a terrorist — did not fend off the black horde. They are insidious and relentless this year.

According to MacAdam, it’s only the females who bite you. When they latch on, they scissor into your flesh while simultaneously bathing the wound in their saliva, which keeps the blood flowing and anesthetizes the bite so you have no clue they are there until it’s too late. Although the black fly season in Maine generally winds up by Father’s Day, MacAdam writes that there is, in the Lincoln and Winn area, a multiple generation of black fly species that buzz and bite all summer long. Interestingly enough, a plentitude of black flies is A Product of

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Winthrop sophomore selected Central Maine summer museum events will focus on women to attend Junior Olympics WINTHROP — Madelynne Perkins, 15, the daughter of Jeff and Melissa Perkins of Winthrop, was selected to attend the Junior Olympic games for field hockey held June 20-28 in Lancaster Pa. Madelynne, entering her sophomore year at Winthrop High School, and Hannah McKenney, a junior at Skowhegan High School, were the only field hockey players from Maine tapped to attend the games. The road began at the Regional Futures Championship games. From there Madelynne was selected to attend the National Futures Championship, where she was one of 128 athletes (for

U14 and U16 categories) in the country selected to attend the Junior Olympics. The National Futures Championship is made up of the best athletes in each region. One of the top field hockey players in the country, Madelynne has been playing since she was 8, starting with recreation field hockey through the Winthrop YMCA. She began playing club field hockey for the Maine Majestix at 12, has played for Winthrop Middle School, and was a starter for the state champion Winthrop High School team in 2018. She also broke the school record in 2018 for goals in a season — scoring

27 goals to overtake the previous record of 25 held by Nikki Emery, a 2005 graduate of SHS. Madelynne is coached at Skowhegan High School by Jess Merrill; her club coach is Kelly Terwilliger. Madelynne is a threesport varsity athlete — adding basketball and softball to her repertoire. She also plays travel softball for the Maniacs. Her sister Katelynne — a 2019 graduate of Skowhegan High School — will be playing field hockey for Husson University as she enters her freshman year. Katelynne was the center midfielder for the state championship team.

Television audience needed for Readfield production July 14 READFIELD — The Readfield Union Meeting House, 22 Church Road, will host a television production involving six local talents at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 14. The purpose of the event is to showcase both the talented performers and the meeting house in which the performances will take place. Admission for the event is free. About 250 people are needed to make up the audience. Because the cameras will sweep over the them from time to time, audience members are asked to wear something they can take off — or bring something they can put on — between

performances, so that it looks like a different audience for each presentation. The performers are Tom Giordano, Stan Davis, Evelyn Dearborn, Christopher Lansley, Julie Churchill Davenport and Owen Kennedy, who will be recorded separately since he will be in Scotland at a competition on that date. Each performer will be given 15 minutes to “strut their stuff.” Audience members are asked to come by 1:45 p.m. so they may be in their seats by the time the cameras roll at 2 p.m. For more information, contact Flo Drake at 207-685-4662.

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FAIRFIELD — The Central Kennebec Heritage Consul of Museums will offer summer programs, exhibits and activities focused on women of the past in our communities, including suffragettes. Museum exhibits and programs will feature stories of women who played important roles in central Maine towns and communities. Some of what is planned includes: To commemorate the centennial of women’s suffrage, the Margaret Chase Smith Library, in Skowhegan, has organized a new exhibit for 2019, “Women Must Take Full Responsibility for Their Citizenship: Margaret and the 19th Amendment.” The display highlights Smith’s involvement in women’s groups and how she became the beneficiary of women gaining the right to vote in 1920 by going on to serve in Congress from 1940 to 1973 and run for the Republican presidential nomination in 1964. The Margaret Chase Smith Library is at 56

AUGUSTA — The Maine Military & Community Network will host its ninth annual statewide conference Thursday, July 18, at the Augusta Civic Center, 76 Community Drive. The theme of this year’s meeting is “Moral Injury: The Many Faces of Loss.” Dr. Carolyn Allard, associate professor and program director of the Ph.D. program at the California School of Professional Psy-

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ence Kreger, who was involved in suffrage, as well as the first women in the Julia family. Skowhegan History House will host a talk by Adam Fisher, of Maine State Archives, “Here’s to Skowhegan’s Trouble Makers,” which explores a group of heroic Skowhegan women who struggled for women’s legal right to vote in the 1920s. It will be held 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, July 16, at the Margaret Chase Smith Library, 56 Norridgewock Road, Skowhegan. At 1 p.m. Saturday, July 27, at the L.C. Bates Museum, Tea With Mattie Wadsworth will be held. In costume as Maine entomologist Mattie Wadsworth, a lover of insects, Serena will portray Mattie and discuss her early 1900s insect collection, the importance of her collection and what it was like to be a woman entomologist more than 100 years ago. Tea will be served, and those participating will make an insect craft to take home.

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ShineOnCass Foundation Launches School Snack Collection for Local School Food Pantries The ShineOnCass Foundation has launched a school snack drive through the month of July to help fill the shelves of Oakland School food pantries. The “ShineOnCass Snack Drive” part of Oakfest’s ShineOn Oakland Day, will collect donations of non-perishable, individually-packaged snacks to be distributed during the school year to local students in need. Suggested ShineOnCass Snack donations include peanut butter crackers, gra-

nola bars, waters, Rice Krispies snacks, fruit gummies, animal crackers, applesauce cups, fruit cups, individualserving popcorn, cereal, mac and cheese or other non-perishable, individually-packaged foods. ShineOnCass Snack collection boxes will be at the 11-hour soccer game “Kick for Cass” on July 20 at Thomas College and all weekend at Oakfest, July 26, 27 and 28. Donations of snacks can also be dropped off at the Oak-

land Town Office, Camden National Bank in Oakland, or can be purchased and donated at Buddies Groceries in Oakland. “We think the snack drive is a great opportunity for families to support other families in need, and a special way for kids to shine their own light by giving to others,” said ShineOnCass Executive Director Monica Charette. The 5th annual Oakfest, July 26-28, features three days of community events

Students at Messalonskee Middle School create ShineOnCass Kindness Matters Bookmarks with positive messages to hide in the school’s library to help spread kindness. Children can create their own at Oakfest, as part of ShineOn Oakland Day, July 27.

including an outdoor family movie night, street dance, open air market and a triathlon. Saturday, designated “ShineOn Oakland Day” will welcome dozens of food vendors, Maine artists and crafters and community organizations from 10 am to 4 pm at an open air market located at Williams Elementary School. The day will include live music, as well as many children and family activities. The ShineOnCass Foundation will also host its

Kindness Matters Bookmark Project at Oakfest July 27, where kids can create ShineOnCass bookmarks with positive messages to leave in school and local libraries to help spread kindness. For more information about the ShineOnCass Snack Collection, Kindness Bookmark Project, or the Foundation, visit shineoncass.org, or email shineooncass@gmail. com. The ShineOnCass Foundation was created to honor

the spirit, continue the work, and encourage others to live the legacy of Cassidy Charette, whose kindness and passion for others Shines On. Cassidy was a 17-year-old Messalonskee scholar and athlete, and a devoted community volunteer, who died in a hayride accident in 2014. The organization’s mission is to educate, inspire and empower youth to make their world a better place through kindness and volunteer charitable activities.

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Belgrade/Rome Food Pantry offers many ways for residents, visitors to help BELGRADE — Summer is here and the Belgrade/ Rome Food Pantry is busy supplying food and household items to its many clients. There are many ways residents and summer visitors can help, from the pantry’s major fundraising dinner to donating unused food items when leaving town. Located at the North Belgrade Community Center, 508 Smithfield Road (Route 8), the pantry is open every Tuesday from 9 to 11 a.m. Any resident of Belgrade or Rome who feels the need is encouraged to visit. The pantry’s major fundraiser this year, “Dinner by the Lake,” is an all-inclusive dinner hosted by two volunteers and on the shore of Long Pond. It will be held on Saturday, July 27, beginning at 6 p.m. with drinks and appetizers. The donation is $50 a person. For reservations, call 207-495-2022. Summer visitors are also asked to remember the pantry when leaving Maine at the

end of their stay. When emptying cupboards, the contents may to into collection boxes at the Belgrade Lakes and Belgrade post offices, and the Belgrade and Rome town offices. There is also a bottle redemption box available for all residents at the Belgrade transfer station returnable bottle deposits. Food insecurity is a major concern in Maine – 16 percent of the households; 24% of children and 23% of seniors fall within these numbers. The Belgrade/Rome Food Pantry has been operating for 25 years to serve these neighbors by distributing food and household items. Last year the pantry helped approximately 40 families/110 clients each month, who were provided with food and household items to last a week, along with the annual holiday baskets. The Food Pantry accepted donations of more than 6,300 food items and other necessities, buying approximately 30,000 items and distributing more than

33,000 items to almost 90 registered families. The figures do not include the many miscellaneous items acquired through government donations, Good Shepherd deliveries and fresh produce.

The pantry wants to thank all of its volunteers, the towns of Belgrade and Rome and all the individuals, businesses, churches and organizations that help make these services possible. “We are always try-

ing to reach out to those in need – please share this information with others,” pantry officials said. Monetary contributions may be made directly to the pantry at Belgrade/Rome

Food Pantry, P.O. Box 236, Belgrade ME 04917 or by sending a contribution to Good Shepherd Food Bank, Auburn ME and designating the donation be given to the Belgrade/Rome Food Pantry.

Maureen Milliken photo The Belgrade/Rome Food Pantry operates out of the North Belgrade Community Center, 508 Smithfield Road (Route 8) from 9 to 11 a.m. every Tuesday.

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It’s finally that time of year when we can get into the pool or lake and work on our balance and conditioning while getting a little vitamin D from the sunlight. Water exercise is great for everyone not

only for strength conditioning and balance, but it is extremely beneficial for those with arthritis, joint pain, joint replacement, back issues, fibromyalgia and neurological issues. Keep in mind the following while exercising in the lake or pool • The water should be waist to chest high. • Wearing a pair of boat/ water shoes will help with traction and help prevent slipping. • Never push through pain while exercising. That is your body’s signal to stop. • Keep a noodle or floatation devise handy for

balance and safety. • Always consult with your doctor if you have a special condition to see if water exercise is right for you. The following 6 Exercise are fun and easy to do: 1. Water walking and jogging: Take 10 steps forward and 10 steps backwards while pushing your arms and legs through the water. You can also just walk around the entire perimeter of the pool as a warm up. After your walk around just stand in place and start jogging, raising your knees as high as you can and continue for 5

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

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

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

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

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

we knew, we were taking her for an MRI.” The MRI showed what appeared to be a cyst in Heidi’s spine. She was scheduled to have back surgery when the pediatric neurosurgeon who was now on her case, decided to order a second MRI with contrast to make sure the cyst wasn’t cancerous. Instead of only looking at her spine, the radiologist who did the second MRI decided to also take a look at Heidi’s skull. He discovered that she didn’t have a cyst, but a rare condition called Chiari (keyAR-ee) malformation. Her cerebellum, which is the part of the brain that controls balance, coordina-

tion and muscle movement, had pushed through the hole at the bottom of her skull. The hole is called the foramen and it’s meant only for the spinal cord. Chiari usually occurs because the part of the skull that holds the cerebellum did not develop properly — it’s either too small or misshapen. It’s primarily congenital but has been known to happen with trauma, although rarely. When the brain extends down into the foramen, the blockage can prevent spinal fluid from circulating as it should between the brain and the spinal canal. The spinal fluid gradually collects where it shouldn’t and

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causes increased pressure on the brain and spinal cord, which can lead to a variety of symptoms. Heidi’s parents were filled with gratitude that the radiologist decided to look at her spine and her head.”Instead of just having a cyst in her back,” said her mother Lili Fox, “her whole spinal column was fluid filled with one spot that was more swollen. That was the reason the radiologist went beyond. We wrote a letter of thanks because he went way beyond where he was supposed to and we said thank God you took the initiative to do that. Had he not gone up and seen the Chiari then she would have had a back surgery she didn’t need.” Signs and symptoms of Chiari malformation Signs of Chiari may be present on a prenatal ul-

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

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

Peter from Virginia emailed: “John, we’ve been staying a few weeks in a nice cottage on the grounds of a resort on the coast. While here we first want you to know how much we enjoyed reading your column in the local weekly. After reading a few of your pieces, we thought you’d probably be able to answer a question for us. Several tourist brochures we’ve seen boast that Maine is a four-season resort‚ yet people we’ve met and talked to, people who live here year-round chuckle at the idea. Who’s right? Is Maine a four-season resort or isn’t it?” Thanks for the e-mail Peter. I think I’ve seen some of those brochures boasting of our mythical four seasons‚ but after living year-round in Maine for as long as I have, I only wonder where these people learned to count.

Here in the USA we have freedom of speech, and that freedom even extends to our tourist promotion people so they can say whatever they want. I guess you can say — for tourist promotion reasons — that Maine has four seasons, but in fairness you should quickly mention that it is possible to get snowed on in at least three, maybe even four, of our seasons. I can hear some of you now. “John, are you serious? Snow in four out of four seasons?” Listen, here in Maine many of us haven’t trusted the weather ever since the infamous winter of 1816, a year still known in these parts as “The year without a summer.” I hear some of you saying, “Are you serious, John? 1816? It’s time to give it a rest — 1816 was over 185 years ago!” Yes it was a while ago, but some of us still enjoy talking about it. Here in Maine we learn in history about the year 1816 and how here in the northeastern United States and southeastern Canada there was a killing frost

and bad snow storms in all twelve months. Trying to explain the abnormal weather some quacks‚ of the time — yes, they had quacks back then, too — tried to blame the cold weather on poor Ben Franklin and his slick new invention, the lightening rod, that was being installed on top of barns and houses all over the place. As these quacks saw it, lightening was made up of intense heat; Ben’s new invention was interfering with the life of lightening, therefore Ben and Ben alone was most likely responsible for all the heat being lost. Later, when we learned a little more about this crazy planet, it was thought that the cold weather — more than likely — was caused by a number of large volcanic eruptions that occurred on the other side of the world in 1814-1815 in places like the Philippines and Indonesia. I know it’s a long-winded answer to a simple question, Peter, but sometimes there’s no way around it. In a related e-mail, Will from Newport writes,

“John, we’ve just retired to Maine and will be spending our first fall here. What do people around here do in the fall?” Thanks for the e-mail, Will. Most new arrivals, like you, spend a lot of time in early fall wondering things like “What ever happened to summer?” Once you’ve

more or less dealt with that question, you can get down to doing what you probably should have been doing in the first place — wondering if you’ve done everything necessary to get ready for winter, which is bearing down on our state like a runaway freight train. Hope you have a nice fall and are all ready when the

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Camping in Maine offers a variety of experiences By Chris Decker Camping in Maine, it doesn’t get any better than this! Last month we discussed preparing for camping. This month, let’s talk about some of the experiences. If you live near Maine’s capital you, are within a day’s drive to utopia. To the west, you have the mountainous wilderness of northern New England complete with the White Mountains National Forest and the Green Mountains. Travel north and you have Katahdin Woods & Water and Baxter State Park. Go farther north, and you will be in the St. John Valley and its wonderfully friendly people and lush potato fields. Maybe you want the ocean experience. Travel east to Acadia National Park, southeast to Reid State Park or all the way south to enjoy the ever so popular coastal beaches of Ogunquit and Old Orchard Beach. Lets not forget the lakes region. All regions of Maine have campgrounds, but I warn you, they are popular. For four months, Maine has some of the best camping experiences available anywhere on the North American continent.

One of our most treasured experiences happened up near Brownville Junction southwest of Millinocket. There is an interesting history of days gone by here. More than a hundred years ago, interior Maine was bustling with activity. Farming and logging were in their heyday, and the industrial textile industry was blossoming. Having a strong need for machinery, businesses like Katahdin Iron Works also flourished. The history of KIW is recorded in several books, and I highly recommend the read. Entering the North Maine Woods at KIW, we are greeted with a gate. After paying the fee for camping and hiking, we proceeded to a very secluded spot. These are boondocking sites with no amenities other than beauty, serenity and seclusion. The sites are a half-mile apart; site #5 was ours, and it was right on the Pleasant River. In order to set up camp, first I had to back up my 30foot camper about 200 yards on a narrow, tree-lined drive. I consider myself a novice at towing, but somehow I managed to get this tin can parked on my first try! Once set up, unpacked, lawn chairs out

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and beverages poured, it was time to take in the beauty. The Pleasant River is a wide, shallow pristine river meandering out of the mountains near Gulf Hagas. It is clean, safe and swimmable. Fortunately, it was late summer and a slight breeze filtered through the air. Biting insects were at a minimum. The second day included a long hike. Four of us headed to the Gulf Hagas Rim Trail, just a short drive up the road. It is part of the famed AMC trail stretching from Georgia to Mt. Katahdin. This part of the trail is referred to as the “100 Mile Wilderness” and is very remote. Once we started hiking, we had to cross Pleasant River. Being careful, we forded the river as there was no footbridge. Some parts were quite swift and knee deep. Crossing in water that is barely 50 degrees, we didn’t

want to fall in. Let’s just say not all of us were successful at staying dry. What an amazing area! The hike, about nine miles, took us through beautiful hardwoods, great softwoods, animal trails and a chasm often referred to as the “Grand Canyon of the East.” Gulf Hagas is an amazing geological formation dating back to the last ice age. If you’re healthy, this is a must do hike. Please go prepared though. If you get into trouble, help is a long way off. The hike could have been disastrous for us, but we were lucky. Amongst other things, we didn’t bring flashlights with us. We should have. Under estimating how long it would take, the last part of the trail went through the Hermitage (full, old growth pine forest) at dusk. We had just enough light to see the

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trail and escape back to our vehicle. Safely back at the campsite, it was time to relax in and around the Pleasant River. There is nothing like a refreshing swim after a hard day of hiking. Speaking of relaxing, when it is finally time to settle in for the night, it sure is nice to have a heated camper and a comfortable bed. Yes, there are benefits when camping in an RV. Next month we will explore three more great boon-

docking spots in Maine. To quote Henry David Thoreau, “I took a walk in the woods and came out taller than the trees.” Enjoy your next adventure! Chris Decker, with his wife Debra, writes about their camping and RV experiences. He is a retired principal and elementary teacher living in Maine. Questions, ideas or feedback can be emailed to Chris at campahedu@gmail. com. You can follow his blog at campahedu.com.

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which gave her brain more room and relieved the pressure from the build-up of spinal fluid. The procedure is called a posterior fossa decompression. He also cut open the covering of her brain (dura mater) and sewed in a patch to provide some additional room. In some cases, a small portion of the spinal column is also removed to allow more room and relieve pressure on the spinal cord. If there is a build-up of fluid in the brain, it may also be necessary to put in a tube called a shunt to drain the excess fluid. Heidi made it through her surgery fine. In fact, her main concern, said her dad, was that she might miss a favorite TV show that night. “As we pulled into the parking garage at Maine Med, Heidi says to us, how long is this surgery supposed to take? And I said, well, two to three hours. And she said, good, because I want to watch The Voice tonight. Fast forward through the surgery and through recovery. The first thing she said when she woke up, I think it was around 5:30, she asked what time it was. We told her and she said, good, wake me up, I want to watch The Voice.” About seven years have passed since Heidi’s diagnosis and surgery. She is now a medical biology student at the University of New England. About to enter her junior year and carrying a full

course load. The surgery was a success, but she still deals with some troublesome after effects and related symptoms. She has nerve damage in her feet and it was also discovered that she had scoliosis — a double s-curve in her back. One specialist told her she needed a rod in her back. Instead, she wore a brace. She was also told that she’d probably never walk normally again. But she and her physical therapist worked tirelessly together for more than four years and today, except for when she’s tired, she walks fine. The most debilitating Chiari symptoms she has to deal with are fatigue and headaches. They prevent her from doing the sports she used to love and sometimes, from doing anything at all. “I get headaches almost daily,” she said, “and when the pressure changes with the weather. What brings them on really bad and really fast is a jarring motion, anything that involves running and jumping. “They start in the back of the head and it’s like if you’re nailing something into a wall. Usually, it spreads and sometimes it’s in one whole half of my head or sometimes it’ll just stay in the back. “Some days I’ll wake up with a headache and I’ll know it’s going to be hard to even get through my classes.

Other days I’ll wake up feeling fine and I’ll think I need to get a lot of work done. I don’t know how I’ll feel tomorrow, you know? I try to get my work done as far in advance as I can because I never know.” At the beginning of this story, I said if you were to see her today, it would probably never occur to you that Heidi was anything but well and healthy. Her mother explains why. “It’s because even when she’s not doing well, she often doesn’t let on. I know that she does not complain. When I say she’s my hero, she is my hero. I know how bad of a debilitating headache she can have or how horrible she’ll feel and she will very rarely say I feel bad.” But the fact that she’s not apt to complain and usually looks fine can mean that many people don’t have a clue what she might be up against. Her closest friends know and are very supportive, but others not so much. Sometimes, even when she tries to explain. “When I tell people what I have they have no idea what it is,” she said. “And it’s just hard when they don’t understand.” “That’s because she looks okay,” said Lili. “She looks normal. You know, it’s really hard on her. She has headaches every day and people want her to go play and they want her to go out partying and she can’t, she can’t. She

can make the choice — one day I’m going to dance with my friends or I’m going to run down that hill. And then she suffers from headaches but if you look at her, you don’t see it.” Heidi decided that instead of staying silent about her Chiari she would become an advocate not only for herself but also for other people with rare, invisible diseases. She also decided to go into the medical field after college. “I want to be able to help people who are in situations similar to mine and experience pain every day but feel

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JULY July 8-12 — 'Moose on the Loose' summer camp, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., for children entering pre-K through sixth grade; Auburn United Methodist Church, 439 Park Ave., Auburn, 207-782-3972. July 11-13 — Friends of Norway Memorial Library annual book sale, Norway Grange Hall, 15 Whitman St., 2-6 p.m. Thursday, Friday; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, 207-743-5309. July 12 — “Mad Science,” 10:30 a.m., Oakland Public Library, 18 Church St., Oakland, 207-465-7533. 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., 207-582-5188. July 13 — Saturday, 8:30 to 1:30 p.m., 4th Annual Neighborhood Yard Sale. Lovejoy Shores Drive Turn at stone pillars on Rt. 17, between Kents Hill Sch & Fayette Country Store. Rain date: Sun. July 14th 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 Public Library Book & Bake Sale, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., parking lot across from the library, 7 Lake St., Rangeley, 207-864-5529. July 13 — Hiram Historical Society meeting (1 p.m.), program on “Vacationland: Growth and Development of Tourism in Maine,” 1:30 p.m., Great Ossipee Museum, 20 Historical Ridge, Hiram, 207-615-4390. July 13 — Field hockey teams from area high schools will be fundraising for 'Battle for Breast Cancer,’ 2 to 8 p.m., hosted by Franklin Memorial Hospital at Thomas College, 180 West River Road,Waterville, 207-7792555. 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 13 — Canton Bicentennial Committee 2nd annual Summer Margarita Party Fundraiser, Canton Boat Launch/Canton Caboose Ice Cream area, 5-7 p.m. free admission, open to public; follow on Facebook or visit www.1821canton2021.org. July 13 — Back Woods Road performs at Music in the Park series, Jay, 6 p.m. French Falls Park, 28 French Falls Lane. Chicken BBQ to support series before show, buy tickets at the Town Office or Otis Credit Union. July 14 — Bridgton Historical Society vintage baseball presentation by

members of the Dirigo Vintage Baseball Club, 2 p.m. Gibbs Avenue Museum, off Main Street across from fires station, Bridgton, bridgtonhistory.org. July 14 — Readfield Union Meeting House, 22 Church Road, Readfield, free television production involving six local performers, 2 p.m.; about 250 audience members needed. For information and instructions, call 207-685-4662. July 15 — Apollo Moon Landing program, 2 to 3 p.m., Androscoggin Room, Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St., Auburn, dcleveland@auburnpubliclibrary. org 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 15 — Lynn Deeves with Robby Coffin, Poland Spring Preservation Society Sunset Concerts at the Gazebo, 6:30 p.m., 640 Maine St., Poland, if it rains, in All Souls Chapel, free, open to public, donations welcome. July 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, 207377-3848, 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 16 — Adam Fisher, of Maine State Archives, “Here’s to Skowhegan’s Trouble Makers," explores Skowhegan women who struggled for women’s legal right to vote in the 1920s, 7-9 p.m., Margaret Chase Smith Library, 56 Norridgewock Road, Skowhegan. July 17 — Greater Androscoggin Humane Society pet wellness clinics, including free vaccines, microchips and pet food, with follow up booster dates: noon to 2 p.m., boosters Aug. 14, noon to 2 p.m., Moulton Park, located behind the Great Falls Performing Arts Center on Academy Street, Auburn, 207-786-4713. July 17 — Kennebec Historical Society program on "Midcoast Maine in World War II," with author Peggy Konitzky, 6:30 p.m., Jewett Hall Auditorium, 46 University Drive, Augusta. 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 18 — "Paris to Pittsburgh" documentary, 5:30 to 7 p.m., at First Universalist Church of Auburn, 169 Pleasant St (enter on Spring Street across from Dairy Joy), kristine.corey@maine. edu. 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 — “Kick Around the Clock for Cass” honoring the memory and life of Cassidy Charette, Thomas College, Waterville, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.; rain date July 21. 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 20 — Pie supper and dessert, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Winthrop United Methodist Church, 58 Main St., Winthrop. July 22 — Annie Clark, Poland Spring Preservation Society Sunset Concerts at the Gazebo, 6:30 p.m., 640 Maine St., Poland, if it rains, in All Souls Chapel, free, open to public, donations welcome. July 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 — SebagoLong Lake Music Festival performs “Healing Through Music,” 45-minute chamber music concert, 3:30 p.m., barn at McLaughlin Garden and Homestead, 97 Main St., South Paris, free for anyone impacted by cancer and caregivers, www.crcofwm.org. 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 24 — Poland Spring Preservation Socity, Sally Lobkowicz, director of Red Cloak Tours, host an evening of tales from beyond in

the Maine State Building, Poland Spring Resort, doors open at 6 p.m. for tours and refreshments, program at 7 p.m., free, open to public, $5 suggested donation. https:// polandspringps.org/. July 25 — Physical therapists Kaz Toita and Beth Damon discuss lymphedema, 4-5 p.m., Cancer Resource Center of Wester Maine, 199 Main St., Norway, www. crcofwm.org. 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 26, 27 — Chesterville Grange yard and bake sale Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., at 664 Farmington Falls Road, Chesterville, (green house by Signworks), 207-778-5845. July 27 — Traditional Arts on the Farm, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 27, Bridgton Historial Society, Narramissic, 46 Narramissic Road, off Ingalls Road in South Bridgton, bridgtonhistory.org. July 27 — Rumford Community Summer Music Fest, 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Eagles Hall, tickets sold in advance at the Eagles and at Bartash Drug Store. July 27 — Tea With Mattie Wadsworth, participants will discuss Maddie's insect collection, have tea, make insect-related craft, 1 p.m. L.C. Bates Museum, https:// www.gwh.org/lcbates. July 27 – The Autumn Addicts perform at Music in the Park series, Jay, 6 p.m. French Falls Park, 28 French Falls Lane. July 27 — Art Auction Fundraiser to benefit Naples Public Library, preview and silent auction bidding begins at 6 p.m.; live auction at 7 p.m., American Legion Hall Post 155, 26 Casco Road, Naples, admission, 207-6936841. 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 29 — Married with Chitlins, Poland Spring Preservation Society Sunset Concerts at the Gazebo, 6:30 p.m., 640 Maine St., Poland, if it rains, in All Souls Chapel, free, open to public, donations welcome. July 31 — Genealogy Research Part 1, with BJ Jamieson, genealogy reference specialist at Maine State Library, Belgrade Public Library, 124 Depot Road, Belgrade, presented in conjunction with the Belgrade Historical Society. Part 2 will be Wednesday, Aug. 14, at 6 p.m., 207-495-3508.

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Haggis, Tricky Britches perform at Waterville Rocks! 5:30-8:30 p.m. Castonguay Square, downtown Waterville, free, open to public. Aug. 3 — Woodcarving Show and Competition, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Poland Town Hall, 1231 Main St., Poland, 207-357-1057. Aug. 3 — Public baked bean and casserole supper, 5 to 6 p.m., American Legion Auxillary Post 86, 15 Lewiston Road, Gray. Aug. 4 — Open House and Ice Cream Social for the replica Friends School House, 1 to 3 p.m., Raymond Casco Historical Society, 820 Roosevelt Trail (Route 302), Casco, louise1@maine. rr.com. Aug. 5 — Grassholes, Poland Spring Preservation Society Sunset Concerts at the Gazebo, 6:30 p.m., 640 Maine St., Poland, if it rains, in All Souls Chapel, free, open to public, donations welcome. Aug. 5 — Connected Singles meeting, 7 to 9 p.m., at St. Charles Borromeo Church, 132 McKeen St., Brunswick, 207-725-1266 or 207-725-8386. Aug. 7 — Gerry Boyle, Maine mystery author, 6 p.m., Belgrade Public Library, 124 Depot Road, Belgrade, 207-495-3508. Aug. 9 — Old Mills and Water Power, presentation by Thomas Kelleher, of Old Sturbridge Village, Mass. 7 p.m., Bridgton Historical Society, Narramissic, 46 Narramissic Road, off Ingalls Road in South Bridgton, bridgtonhistory.org. Aug. 9-11 — Readfield Heritage Days, events Friday evening, Saturday all day, Sunday evening.

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

mon 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 11-Aug. 28 — Bethel Historical Society Mill Brook Craft Series, 1 p.m. Thursdays, Twitchell Education Center, 14 Broad St., each sesson 1-3 hours, free, registration is encouraged, 207-824-2908 or email info@bethelhistorical.org. July 13-20 — 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. July 13-Aug 11 — Table Rock Arts Center exhibition, "Anne Richter with Dan Greenfeld,” artists’ reception 4 to 5:30 p.m., 162 Main St., Bethel, 207-432-7239. Aug. 9-18 — Community Little Theatre production of "Mamma Mia!" performances 7:30 p.m., 2 p.m. matinees, Academy Street, Auburn, LACLT.com, 207783-0958. CANCELLATIONS None listed. POSTPONEMENTS None listed. If you are hosting a free community event and would like it added to our calendar, please email your details to mainenews@turnerpublishing.net and include: Date of event; name of event; time of event; venue location; town; contact phone number. Late submissions may not be published. Emailed events are processed faster. If your event has a fee for entry and you would like to advertise your event for $1 a word or to place an ad, email advertising@turnerpublishing.net. Call 207-225-2076 for prepayment options. Events for the Maine News Calendar should be received two weeks before the event in order to be considered for publication. Please refer to our deadline chart at this link for specific publication deadlines: http://www. centralmainetoday.com/pdf/ Deadlines.pdf/.

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MOVIE REVIEW

FEATURE EVENT

’Shaft’ Lucas Allen (Warner Bros. Pictures/ New Line Cinema) Though dated by today’s standards, Gordon Parks’ 1971 film “Shaft” not only jumpstarted the blaxploitation genre of that decade, but also opened the doors for African-American actors and directors. After two sequels, a short-lived TV series and the 2000 semi-remake/sequel, the new “Shaft” attempts to revive the franchise for a new generation. It’s directed by Tim Story, director of the “Ride Along” movies,and it’s co-produced and co-written by Kenya Barris, the creator of the hit TV series “Black-ish.” After growing up with single mother Maya (Regina Hall), J.J. (Jessie T. Usher) hopes not to follow in the footsteps of his estranged father ,detective John Shaft (Samuel L. Jackson). Now as a rookie FBI analyst, he takes on a personal mission to figure out the mysterious death of a childhood friend from a drug overdose. After figuring out that it was actually mur-

der, he turns to his father for help, even though the two of them have their differences in handling the case. The old Shaft handles street justice his own way that made him a legend in Harlem. Still, the two of them gather enough clues together to figure out the motive behind the murder. With the help of J.J.’s crush, Sasha (Alexandra Shipp), he figures out that it’s somehow linked to a new mosque being built in Manhattan. However, Shaft also believes it has something to do with a drug lord he’s been trying to go after for nearly 30 years. When things do get crazy, they’re going to need another Shaft on their side when Grandad John Shaft (Richard Roundtree) is ready to get back into the game. Unlike the other movies, which have a gritty and dramatic tone, this one chooses to take on a lighter and comedic tone to differentiate itself from what was done before. One may see this as an attempt to parody the ‘70s original with a current generation perspective, but that’s not the case. It’s more of a humorous coming-of-age story of a young generation clashing yet still learn with the values of the older generation. The character dynamic helps drive this story and it pays off by the end. Much of the humor is good, while other parts don’t land. There are also some moments of violence that some-

times clash with the humor. But everything’s structured fairly and whatever flaws it has is overcome by the entertainment value. The climax is much more action-oriented with frantic gunplay and lots of bullets flying. By the end, you’ll imagine yourself walking down the streets of New York to the sweet sounds of Isaac Hayes’ iconic theme song. Jackson’s first-time playing Shaft in 19 years is just as cool and incredible as ever. With the added humor, he also brings a level of charisma he’s most known for. Also, Roundtree surprisingly maintains his coolness at the age of 76, especially when handling some of the action. Usher brings some likability to a character who’s basic schtick is being a millennial caught in an old-school world of crimefighting. Hall also has some good scenes with Jackson thanks to their genuine chemistry. 2019’s “Shaft” may seem like a big departure from its previous incarnations, but it still has the power to be as cool as ever. And while we still have our superheroes, there is always one like Shaft who doesn’t need a cape or superpowers to be amazing. THE MOVIE’S RATING: R (for pervasive language, violence, sexual content, some drug material, and brief nudity) THE CRITIC’S RATING: 3.25 Stars (Out of Four)

Kennebec Historical Society’s program on ‘Midcoast Maine in World War II’ July 17 AUGUSTA — Peggy Konitzky, author of “Midcoast Maine in World War II,” will talk about what life was like at home during the war years at the next meeting of the Kennebec Historical Society Wednesday, July 17, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at Jewett Hall Auditorium, 46 University Drive. Hear stories and see vivid photographs about how ordinary people took worry about loved ones,

rationing, price controls, civilian defense drills, food shortages, blackouts and more in their stride and added new burdens of war work and volunteering to their already busy daily lives. Konitzky is the Historic New England Midcoast Maine site manager. She manages Castle Tucker and the Nickels-Sortwell House in Wiscasset, the Bowman Estate in Dresden and Marrett House

Maine Maritime Museum , BIW Collection photo BIW shipbuilding team, 1942.

in Standish. She holds a degree in history from Georgetown University School of Foreign Service, a master’s degree in business administration from New York University and a certificate in museum studies from Tufts University. Originally from Glen Ridge, New Jersey, Konitzky has held a number of positions in museum and historic preservation nonprofits in Maine since beginning her second career in 2001. The event is free to the public, but any donations will be appreciated. The presentation will be followed by some light refreshments.

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Positive Change Lisbon announces the 11th annual Lisbon Concerts in the Park Series.

Lisbon Concerts in the Park, a program of Positive Change Lisbon, is thrilled to announce our lineup for the 11th season of free outdoor concerts each Sunday night at The Pavilion at Marion T. Morse Park, 18 School Street, Lisbon Maine, from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. This series features food truck vendors and a new community playground. Bring a chair, bring a friend, come out and have a wonderful time and enjoy a fantastic variety of music! Positive Change Lisbon exists to bring together the resources of business people, local government and citizens, partnering together in a positive environment, to improve the image of our community. For more information visit us on Facebook. Our season begins with the Annual Moxie Concert in the Park on July 13th, Saturday night of the Moxie Festival when Androscoggin Bank Presents Twyce Shy – 80’s Hair Band Tribute show. If lately you’ve been reminiscing about a time when guitar solos wailed, vocalist soared, and a rhythm section shook the very ground you stood on, then get ready to take a step back in time. “Maine’s best 80’s hard rock cover band” is how the quintet rockers “Twyce Shy” bill themselves, and they couldn’t be more right. With a selection of the best “hair band” songs you love and remember, top shelf musicianship, and a pro sound and light show; Twyce Shy delivers a one-two punch worthy of their disclaimer.

On July 21st The Beatles Tribute band “Studio Two” takes you back to the days of the Fab Four. Studio Two is a headlining Beatles tribute band, comprised of Berklee Alumni who focus on the most exciting, energetic period of The Beatles — the early years. Choosing from a catalog of songs from their club and touring performances, Studio Two captures all of the excitement and danceable 50’s and 60’s Rock ‘n’ Roll songs The Beatles helped popularize. All of this is done in period correct attire and equipment. You will be transported in time! On July 28th, Frank’s Restaurant presents national recording artist Parker Millsap. Hailed by Elton John as one of the best acts he’s even seen, Oklahoma native Parker Millsap is quickly making a name for himself with his captivating live performances, soulful sound, and character-driven narratives. He’s had a string of highlights in recent years including his network television debut on Conan, a performance with Elton John at the Apple Music Festival in London, an Austin City Limits taping and an Americana Music Association nomination for Album of the Year. He has also received praise from The New York Times, The Boston Globe, LA Times, Austin Chronicle and Rolling Stone to name a few. Parker’s newest album, Other Arrangements, finds him taking bold steps in new directions. Associated press says “Parker Millsap rocks

harder than ever on his fourth album.” And Rolling Stone calls Other Arrangements Parker’s “tightest, sharpest and most infectious set of songs to date.” On August 4th, the sounds of the Big Band Era come alive with the Saco River Jazz Ensemble. This is a nonprofit community big band ensemble that is based in the Buxton/Hollis area. A “Big Band with a Mission”, they provide purpose-driven entertainment for seniors, especially those with Alzheimer’s and other dementia diseases. They also believe in passing on a love of big band music to the next generation, our band members range from 15 years old to 60+. Saco River Jazz Ensemble plays music from the big band era of the 1930’s, 40’s, and 50’s, featuring music from Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, and many others. Vocalist Marissa Sheltra currently resides in the Portland area, teaching theater at the local high school, and directing the oneact plays. August 11th brings the rock sounds of Lisbon Native Candie Tremblay and Fighting Fiction. Fighting Fiction is a modern pop/rock band based out of Portland, Maine. Featuring local native Candie Tremblay on lead vocals, Andy Demmons on Lead guitar/vocals, Josh Prescott on Bass, and Tyler Arnold on drums. FF has been keeping busy playing Festivals, apres ski, bars and private parties all over New England com-

ing up on 2 years. FF Plays 90’s rock, reggae and top 40. Along with a selection of originals. Roxy By Proxy takes the stage on Aug. 18th. Roxy by Proxy, formed in October 2018, and is comprised of well seasoned professional musicians including Brandi DiRenzo vocals, Jeff Bineau drums, Scott Powers bass, Neil James guitar and Keys. From Journey and Bon Jovi, to Shania Twain and Chris Stapleton, Evanescence, to Lady GaGa and Bruno mars. This lineup gets it done. Sing dance, and have fun, it’s what they are all about! Closing out the season on Aug. 25th is Country Week featuring Hollis Hollow. Filling the void for boot stompin’, hootin’, hollerin’, laughin’, dancin’, fun! This band really nails it. Together, Andi Fawcett and Clay “Bonks” Plunk can sing the souls off your old pair a’ boots. Guitarist Masa Takahashi is proof that A.I. Humanoid Robotic Technology is far more advanced than

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Wolfe’s Neck state park offering daily nature programs in July FREEPORT — Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park offers nature programs nearly every day throughout the summer beginning at 2 p.m. Nature programs start at the benches by the end of the second parking lot unless otherwise noted and may include walks, talks and activities in a beautiful natural setting. Programs last about one hour unless otherwise noted, weather permitting. No reservations are need-

ed, unless otherwise indicated. Nature programs are free with park admission — $1 for ages 5-11; $4 for Maine residents ages 12-64; $6 for non-residents ages 12-64; $2 for non-residents 65 and older. Persons under 5 and Maine residents 65 and older are free. Some programs are wheelchair accessible; some require pre-registration. For more information, or to arrange for group visits, call 207-865-4465. Topics include a tree

One of many trails at Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park in Freeport.

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Woods State Park is a five minute drive from the center of Freeport’s bustling shopping district; for a full listing of dates and topics, visit www.maine.gov/ wolfesneckwoods.

An osprey sits upon its nest on nearby Googins Island, considered an osprey sanctuary.

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