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MAINE NEWS CALENDAR JULY July 26 — Tinsley Ellis, Cold Engines perform at Waterville Rocks! 5:30-8:30 p.m. Castonguay Square, downtown Waterville, free, open to public. July 26 — The Table Free Friday Fun Night featuring a night of free Bingo and other games; there will be prizes for the winners, 6 to 8 p.m., Norway Grange, 15 Whitman St., Norway, 207461-3093 or aaturnleft3@ gmail.com. July 26 — “Farmington’s Got Talent,” 5:30 p.m., North Church, High Street, Farmington, categories range from age 4 to adult, constests should arrive by 5 p.m., register online susun@ minikins.org or in person at Minikins retail store at 218 Broadway, or call 207-4915533. 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), 207-7785845. July 26, 27 — Seagrass concert 7:30 p.m. Friday, North Church, High Street, Farmington, free, open to public; Broadway and Church streets closed Saturday, Summer Fest begins at 9 a.m., music, vendors, 11 a.m. children's parade; Spandits 5K and Kid’s 1-mile run 5:30, 6:15 p.m. July 27 — 5k, 10k Swan Island, Richmond, 7:30 a.m. ferry, registration required, 9 a.m. race, 100 runner max, $27 entry fee http://www. running4free.com. July 27 — Traditional Arts on the Farm, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 27, Bridgton Historial Society, Narramissic, 46 Narramissic Road, off Ingalls Road in South Bridgton, bridgtonhistory.org. July 27 — Rumford Community Summer Music Fest, 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Eagles Hall, tickets sold in advance at the Eagles and at Bartash Drug Store. July 27 — Tea With Mattie Wadsworth, participants will discuss Maddie's insect collection, have tea, make insect-related craft, 1 p.m. L.C. Bates Museum, https:// www.gwh.org/lcbates. July 27 — Serena Sanborn, dressed as Mattie Wadsworth, entomologist from Manchester, talking about collections from the late 18th, early 19th century; tour and insect walk, craftmaking, tea party, 1 p.m., L.C.Bates Museum 14 Easler Road, Hinckley, 207238-4250. July 27 – The Autumn Addicts perform at Music in the Park series, Jay, 6 p.m. French Falls Park, 28 French Falls Lane. July 27 — Art Auction Fundraiser to benefit Naples Public Library, preview and silent auction bidding begins at 6 p.m.; live auction at 7
p.m., American Legion Hall Post 155, 26 Casco Road, Naples, admission, 207-6936841. 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 — Canton Historical Society presentation of “The Halifax Explosion—largest non-nuclear, man-made explosion in history,” with guest speaker Sam Howes, 6:30 p.m., free, open to public, 25 Turner St., Canton, 207-500-9893. July 31 — Genealogy Research Part 1, with BJ Jamieson, genealogy reference specialist at Maine State Library, Belgrade Public Library, 124 Depot Road, Belgrade, presented in conjunction with the Belgrade Historical Society. Part 2 will be Wednesday, Aug. 14, at 6 p.m., 207-495-3508. July 31 — Maine mystery writers Richard Cass, Kate Flora, Maureen Milliken, “Mystery Making: How the Stories Get Told," interactive event, 6 p.m. Rangeley Public Library, free, open to public, 207864-5529.
AUGUST Aug. 1 — Mount Washington Valley Choral Society performance, 7 p.m., Bridgton Academy, 11 Academy Lane, donations accepted at the door. Aug. 2 — Enter the Haggis, Tricky Britches perform at Waterville Rocks! 5:30-8:30 p.m. Castonguay Square, downtown Waterville, free, open to public. Aug. 2 — Artists' reception for "Formations," ceramics exhibition, 5-7 p.m., The Harlow, 100 Water St., Hallowell, free, open to public. Aug. 2, 3 — Vienna Woods Players "The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940,” Vienna Union Hall, 5 Mountain Road, 7 p.m. both nights, 2 p.m. matinee Saturday, $10, $5 for children under 12, at the door or reserve by emailing firemarks@fairpoint.net by Wednesday, July 31. Aug. 3 — Woodcarving Show and Competition, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Poland Town Hall, 1231 Main St., Poland, 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. 3 — Evening of gospel music, with singer Jason Runnels, 6:30 p.m., Greene Baptist Church, 102 Main St., Greene, 207-946-
5505. Aug. 4 — Belgrade Lakeside Artisans Show, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Center for All Seasons, Route 27, 207-495-3481. Aug. 4 — Hugh Ogden Memorial Evening of Poetry, featuring Doug Rawlings, 6 p.m., Ecopelagicon nature store, 7 Pond St., Rangeley, free, open to public, light refreshments, 207-864-3421 (myocomATgmu.edu), 207-8642771, ecopelagicon.com, hughogden.com or margaretyocom.com/poetry Aug. 4 — Open House and Ice Cream Social for the replica Friends School House, 1 to 3 p.m., Raymond Casco Historical Society, 820 Roosevelt Trail (Route 302), Casco, louise1@maine.rr.com. Aug. 5 — Grassholes, Poland Spring Preservation Society Sunset Concerts at the Gazebo, 6:30 p.m., 640 Maine St., Poland, if it rains, in All Souls Chapel, free, open to public, donations welcome. Aug. 5 — Connected Singles meeting, 7 to 9 p.m., at St. Charles Borromeo Church, 132 McKeen St., Brunswick, 207-725-1266 or 207-725-8386. 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. Aug. 10 — Oakland Alumni Association's annual banquet, 10:30 a.m. social hour, noon meal, Elks Banquet Center, Waterville, 207-314-6676 or dwwrig@ myfairpoint.net. Aug. 10 — Winslow Congregational Church annual Blueberry Festival, 7 a.m.-1 p.m., 12 Lithgow St., free admission, www. WinslowUCC.org. Aug. 10 — Oakland Alumni Association annual activities and banquet, 10:30 a.m., Waterville Elks Lodge, 76 Industrial St., Waterviie; pre-register by Aug. 2; 207-314-6676 or dwwrig@ myfairpoint.net Aug. 10 — Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust
"Stories and S’mores" for families with children 4-6, 5 p.m., Maine Forestry Museum, walk, story and snack, www.rlht.org/get-involoved/ calendar. Aug. 10 — Danny & Darby of Rose Hill perform at Music in the Park series, Jay, 6 p.m. French Falls Park, 28 French Falls Lane. Aug. 11 — The Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust workshop on edible and medicinal mushrooms, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 2424 Main St., Rangeley; registration required 207-864-7311 or alaliberte@rlht.org. Aug. 12 — Rangeley Connects health and wellness session, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., featuring Harvey Milkman, Rangeley Inn, 207-8647311, rlht.org. Aug. 12 — Red Beans and Rice, Poland Spring Preservation Society Sunset Concerts at the Gazebo, 6:30 p.m., 640 Maine St., Poland, if it rains, in All Souls Chapel, free, open to public, donations welcome. Aug. 13 — George Krassner, pioneer in the American space program, "Show and Tell with a Space Pioneer," free, open to public, 6 p.m., Topsham Public Library, 25 Foreside Road, 207-725-1727, www. topshamlibrary.org. Aug. 14 — "Careers in Art Series for Kids — Science, Nature & Drawing,” 10 a.m. to noon for children ages 6 to 8, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. for children ages 9 and up, Folk Art Studio at Fiber and Vine, 402 Main St., Norway, registration and information at fiberandvine.com. Aug. 15 — Opening reception, awards ceremony 29th annual Maine Open Juried Art Show, 5-7 p.m., Sterrs Gallery, Common Street Arts, commonstreetarts.com. Aug. 16 — Blood drive, Lisbon United Methodist Church, 1-6 p.m. 14 School St. www.redcrossblood. org, 1-800-RED-CROSS, contact Gwen Rioux, 207353-6814 for information or to volunteer. Aug. 16 — Red Sox vs. Baltimore Orioles Lisbon Sunshine Hill Neighbors Seniors, Lisbon Parks and Recreation Dept. bus trip, 7 p.m. game, Cost includes tickets, coach transportation, www.lisbonme.org/parksrecreation, 207-353-0646, 207-353-2289. Aug. 18 — Augusta Elks Lodge third annual Set for Success of the Greater Augusta Area back-to-school
event, supplies, clothes, services for pre-k through 12 grade students, free and open to all students, 1-3 p.m., Augusta Elks Lodge Banquet Room, 397 Civic Center Drive, Mike Michaud 207-441-2838, Lina Michaud 207-485-4710. Aug. 18 — Charles Lewis Fox and Artists on The Ridge, Earle Shettleworth, Maine State Historian, 2 p.m. Bridgton Historical Society, $8 for members, $10 for nonmembers, Narramissic, 46 Narramissic Road, off Ingalls Road in South Bridgton, bridgtonhistory.org.
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/getinvoloved/calendar, dhanges in scheduling because of unforeseen circumstances will posted to Facebook. June 4-Aug 31 — Local artists on exhibit at Carrabassett Valley Public Library & Community Center Gallery, 207-237-3535. June 20-Aug. 29 — Waterville Public Library storytime at the Downtown Farmers' Market, 3:30-5:30 p.m., near the Two Cent Bridge, Head of Falls, Front Street, Waterville. June 20-Aug. 29 — Common Street Arts Art in the Park, 4-6 p.m., RiverWalk at Head of Falls, Waterville, free, open to public, canceled with inclement weather, www. WatervilleCreates.org. June 21-July 27 — "Striped" exhibition, Harlow Gallery, 100 Water St., Hallowell, noon-6 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, harlowgallery.org, 207-6223813. June 21-Aug. 16 — Greenwood Fiddle Jam, free, first and third Friday of the month, 7 to 8:30 p.m., old Greenwood Town Hall, Route 26, Locke Mills Village. Other string instruments welcome. Come to play or listen; FMI Monica, 207-381-7730. July 11-Aug. 28 — Bethel Historical Society Mill Brook Craft Series, 1 p.m. Thursdays, Twitchell Educa-
tion Center, 14 Broad St., each sesson 1-3 hours, free, registration is encouraged, 207-824-2908 or email info@bethelhistorical.org. July 13-Aug 11 — Table Rock Arts Center exhibition, "Anne Richter with Dan Greenfeld,” artists’ reception 4 to 5:30 p.m., 162 Main St., Bethel, 207-432-7239. Aug. 9-18 — Community Little Theatre production of "Mamma Mia!" performances 7:30 p.m., 2 p.m. matinees, Academy Street, Auburn, LACLT.com, 207783-0958. Aug. 2-Sept. 7 — "Formation" exhibition, cermanics by 29 Maine artists, The Harlow, 100 Water St., Hallowell, free, open to publc, noon-6 p.m. WednesdaySaturday, harlowgallery.org, 207-622-3813. Aug. 12-Sept. 7 — 29th annual Maine Open Juried Art Show, Sterrs Gallery, Common Street Arts, commonstreetarts.com. Aug. 13-16 — Plein air workshop with Michael Vermette (watercolor), sponsored by Rangeley Friends of the Arts, rangeleyarts.org, 207-864-5000. CANCELLATIONS None listed. POSTPONEMENTS None listed. If you are hosting a free community event and would like it added to our calendar, please email your details to mainenews@turnerpublishing.net and include: Date of event; name of event; time of event; venue location; town; contact phone number. Late submissions may not be published. Emailed events are processed faster. If your event has a fee for entry and you would like to advertise your event for $1 a word or to place an ad, email advertising@turnerpublishing.net. Call 207-225-2076 for prepayment options. Events for the Maine News Calendar should be received two weeks before the event in order to be considered for publication. Please refer to our deadline chart at this link for specific publication deadlines: http://www. centralmainetoday.com/pdf/ Deadlines.pdf/.
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Austin Associates, P.A. Acquires Madison, ME Accounting Firm We are excited to announce our newest location in Madison, ME. Lloyd (Chip) Button and the staff at Button’s Tax Services became part of the Austin Associates family when we acquired the practice in early January. “After working with Chip on various
projects over the years, we knew that he and his staff would fit very well with our culture and company principles. As expected, they have been a great addition to our team” says Managing Partner, Philip Doucette. The team in Madison will continue with business
as usual working with existing clients and welcoming new clients to the firm. It is our hope to become a valued business member in the Madison/Skowhegan community and honor the reputation Chip and his team have built over the years.
‘Little Library’ sprouts in Leeds LEEDS -- A “Little Library” has sprouted next to the day lilies at Town Office in Leeds. Donated by the Leeds book group and built by Jeff Clark, of Greene, the little red barn has books for both children and adults, and they’re free for the reading. The library is based on Little Free Libraries that can be found in neighborhoods around the country. With the invitation to “Take a Book, Leave a Book,” the librar-
ies hope to inspire a love of reading, build communit, and spark creativity by fostering neighborhood book exchanges. See a book that intrigues you? Take it home, read it, share it, and, if you want, return it to the little library. Can’t bear to part with it? Keep it and donate another book you feel others might enjoy to take its place. People wanting to donate books can leave them in the box inside the Leeds Town
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MaineGeneral receives grant to help at-risk mothers AUGUSTA — MaineGeneral Medical Center’s Edmund N. Ervin Pediatric Center has been awarded a oneyear, $130,000 grant from the John T. Gorman Foundation to provide home-based parent coaching services for at-risk mothers in the Kennebec Valley. The grant provides a unique level of support to mothers who have substance use disorder, a history of mental health diagnosis, involvement with the child welfare system or other related factors that might negatively impact parenting. “Many parents today are struggling with mental health and substance use problems, which can seriously interfere with their ability to connect with their infant in the sensitive, nurturing, consistent way that they, in their heart of hearts, very much want to,” said Dr. Lindsey Tweed, child psychiatrist at the Edmund N. Ervin Pediatric Center, who also
holds a master’s degree in public health. Starting July 1, the EEPC will help up to 40 women and their infants living in Kennebec and Somerset counties. Using the modified Attachment and Behavioral Catch-up model, health educators will meet with each mother in her home beginning at six months into the pregnancy. “A primary goal of the John T. Gorman Foundation is ensuring that more Maine children get a strong start in life – which begins with helping parents become the best caregivers they can be,” said foundation president and CEO Tony Cipollone. “Nationally and in other countries, the ABC model has shown very positive results in helping at-risk mothers form deeper bonds with their infants, a key factor in a young child’s healthy development,” he continued. “The foundation is proud to help MaineGeneral implement this
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Canton Historical Society presents a talk on ‘The Halifax Explosion’ July 31 CANTON — The Canton Historical Society will host a talk on “The Halifax Explosion” Wednesday, July 31, at 6:30 p.m., in its building at 25 Turner St. The speaker will be Sam Howes of the Maine State Archives, who will talk about the 1917 maritime disaster in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Two ships, one of which was a cargo ship laden with high explosives, collided in the Halifax harbor. This collision resulted in the largest
non-nuclear man-made explosion in history. The destruction was massive, as was the support Halifax received from its neighbors, including many from the State of Maine. Howes is an archivist serving as board secretary and archivist for the Canton Historical Society; also he is the curator for the Jay Historical Society and vice president of Maine’s Paper and Heritage Museum. Howes earned a master’s degree
Dave Mallett coming to Readfield Union Meeting House READFIELD — Dave Mallett, iconic Maine singer/songwriter, is still cranking out new songs from the bucolic solitude of his Sebec farmstead. As part of Readfield Heritage Days, Mallett will be playing at the Union Meeting House Sat., Aug. 10 at 7 p.m. With his trusty bass player, Mike Burd, Mallett will sing some of his new songs as well as the old
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versions so popular with his fans. Tickets will be available at the door and from Brown Paper Tickets on line. Proceeds from the event will go towards the ongoing restoration efforts of the meeting house, which is on the National Register of Historic Places, 22 Church Road. For more information, 207-685-4662.
in archives administration from Aberystwyth University in Wales, U.K. As an undergraduate, he attended at Acadia University in Nova Scotia, where he became well versed in the history of the Halifax Explosion and its aftermath. In 2017, on the 100th anniversary of the explosion, Howes shared the stage in Augusta with dignitaries from both the State of Maine and the Province of Nova Scotia, where he made a presentation simi-
lar to the one he will give at the Canton Historical Society. This event is free and open to the public; the venue is handicap accessible. Refreshments will be served, and the doors open at 6 p.m. The Canton Historical Society is an all-volunteer, not-forprofit organization devoted to the preservation and celebration of Canton’s heritage and history. For more information about this event, email cantonmehistorical@gmail.com.
Register for Oakland Alumni Association annual banquet by Aug. 2 WATERVILLE – The Oakland Alumni Association, established in 1920 will hold its annual banquet Saturday, Aug. 10, at the Waterville Elks Lodge, 76 Industrial St. The cost is $25 per classmate an each guest. All who attended an Oakland or Belgrade school are welcome to attend. Activities start at 10:30 a.m. with social
time, followed at noon by a buffet luncheon. A short business meeting and speakers will follow. Everyone must preregister by Aug. 2; request for registration form or direct questions should be directed to Dana Wrigley, alumni president at 207-3146676 or dwwrig@myfairpoint.net.
Belgrade Lakeside Artisan Show is Aug. 4 at community center BELGRADE — The Belgrade Lakeside Artisans Show will be held Sunday, Aug. 4, at the Center for All Seasons, Route 27, half a mile south of Belgrade Lakes village. The show, which is held both indoors and outside along Great Pond, will be from 9
a.m. to 3 p.m. It features artisans from around the state, and includes handcrafted items such as pottery, fiber, collectibles, jewelry, wood working and more. Call the Belgrade Community Center for All Seasons at 207-4953481 for more information.
The LoveJoy Pond Improvement Association’s Annual Meeting The LoveJoy Pond Improvement Association’s Annual Meeting will be held on Saturday, August 3, at the North Wayne Church at 5 p.m. All LoveJoy Pond residents and friends are invited to attend and learn about lake conditions, programs,activities and other items of interest. Please bring your favorite dish, salad or dessert to share with members after the meeting. All are Welcome.
Oakland Alumni Association annual banquet is Aug. 10 OAKLAND — The Oakland Alumni Association’s annual banquet will be on Saturday, Aug. 10, at the Elks Banquet Center in Waterville. Social hour begins at 10:30 a.m. and the meal is at noon. The Oakland Alumni Association is for anyone who attended the Oakland High School, Williams High
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Veterans’ services announces results for disabled veterans moose hunt lottery AUGUSTA — The Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services recently announced the results of the Disabled Veterans Controlled Moose Hunt lottery, held annually on farmland specified by the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife . Nine Maine resident veterans were selected for the opportunity to participate in the hunt,
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the wishes of children with critical illnesses. This is a journey, not a race, and caters to all levels, from hiking novice to advanced outdoor enthusiasts. “We are thrilled to bring Trailblaze Challenge to Maine,” said Samantha Elliot, events manager. “More than just a fundraiser, the endurance experience uniquely evokes the journey our wish kids
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WATERVILLE — Colleen E. Wright, of Fayette, was among the 462 graduates awarded degrees by Colby College at its May 26 commencement. Wright, who majored in music-interdisciplinary computation, attended Maranacook Community High School and is the daughter of James and Mary Wright of Fayette.
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Fayette student named to dean’s list at Simmons BOSTON — Isabel Charland, of Fayette, Maine, was named to the 2019 spring semester dean’s list at Simmons University in Boston. To qualify for dean’s list status, undergraduate students must obtain a grade point average of 3.5 or higher, based on 12 or more credit hours of work in classes using the letter grade system.
Waterville library hosts storytime at the farmers market all summer WATERVILLE — The Waterville Public Library is hosting story time at the Downtown Farmers Market from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Thursdays for the rest of the summer, weather permitting. The story time will be near the Two Cent Bridge at Head of Falls on Front Street. Someone from the Waterville Public Library will be there every week to read stories or sing songs with the kids.
OAKLAND — It is impossible to forget how amazing it is to see “Messalonskee High School Chamber Singers” on the Playbill of Carnegie Hall. This year’s performance will mean that more than 150 fifty MHS students can say that they’ve performed at the world-famous hall. The first group was invited to sing there in 2001, followed by others in 2004, 2008, 2012, 2016 and the present group singing there this academic year. In April of 2020, an auditioned group of 30bstudents representing the 100-voice MHS Concert Chorus will spend several days in New York City. They will work several hours each day preparing the music under the supervision of the director of choral studies at Charleston University,
Robert Taylor. “This unique experience will impact our student’s musical lives in a deeply profound way,” said choral director Kevin Rhein. “They will not meet many others in their lifetimes that will have shared that stage. Many of their families will be able to attend the performance at one of our country’s finest performance venues.” Alumna Kirsha Finemore said, “I am so privileged and proud to have gone to Carnegie Hall with such talented, hard working musicians. We were like a family. I am so excited to have experienced music like I never had before.” The schedule will be packed full so that the students will get to experience as much of New York as they can. Dinners at restau-
rants like Ellen’s Stardust Diner, complete with singing waiters and waitresses, will be followed by Broadway Shows. Central Park, Saint Patrick’s Cathedral, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, a visit to the top of the Empire State Building and a cruise past the Statue of Liberty will be other highlights of the trip. But nothing can compare to the thrill of cul-
minating all the hard work of preparing the music for the concert accompanied by a professional orchestra at Carnegie Hall. “What an unforgettable, unmatchable ending to my high school music career,” said Finemore. “Performing at Carnegie Hall was an experience I will carry with me for the rest of my life, and I still can’t believe it really happened.”
Lakes Region students Readfield student named to Roger Williams dean’s list named to UMaine dean’s list BRISTOL, R.I. — Emma Feagin, of Readfield, Maine, was named to the spring 2019 dean’s list at Roger Williams University. Full-time students who complete 12 or more credits per semester and earn a grade point average of 3.4 or higher are placed on the dean’s list that semester.
Wayne student named to Ithaca dean’s list ITHACA, N.Y. — Mira Moreau of Wayne, Maine, was named to the dean’s list for the spring 2019 semesterat Ithaca College. Moreau is a cinema and photography major.
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ORONO — Area students are among the 2,330 recognized for achieving dean’s list honors in the spring 2019 semester at the Univerity of Maine. Those who received dean’s list honors for spring 2019 completed 12 or more credit hours in the semester, earning a grade point average of 3.5 or higher. Belgrade: Lucy Guarnieri, Sawyer Michaud; Fayette: Abigail Despres, Natalie Harmon; Mount Vernon: Dylan Getchel; Oakland: Katie Crum-
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Visit Rangeley, Oquossoc Region Reception for ‘Amused’ artist Sonja Johnson Aug. 3
RANGELEY — The Rangeley Friends of the Arts and the Lakeside Contemporary Art Gallery will be hosting an opening reception for Sonja Johnson – “Amused: The Musings of a Creative Mind” — Saturday, Aug. 3, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The gallery is located in the lobby of Lakeside Theater, 2493 Main St. The exhibit continues through Sept. 9; the reception and exhibition are free and open to the public. “I have spent most of my life encouraging artists, young and old, to step out of their comfort zone and trust me to teach them how to express themselves visually. In all those years I have kept sketchbooks filled with ideas and techniques I have shared with my learners for the day when I would have the time to create for myself,” Johnson noted. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday through Friday, as well as when the theater is open for events. For more informationabout RFA and its programs and events, visit www.rangeleyarts.org.
New works by Sonja Johnson will be on display at the Lakeside Contemporary Art Gallery in Rangeley August 3 – September 9, with an Opening Reception from 5:30-7:00 PM on Saturday, August 3.
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UMA co-sponsors September French immersion weekend AUGUSTA — The University of Maine at Augusta will co-sponsor, with the Maine Chapter of the American Association of Teachers of French, the annual French immersion weekend, Le Français au Bord de la Mer, at Blueberry Cove Camp in Tenants Harbor. UMA French professor Chelsea Ray and Julia Schulz, co-founder of the Penobscot Language School, are co-coordinators for the weekend. It is a continuation of a program begun by the Penobscot Language School in Rockland in 1991, and an extension of the Le Français au Bord de la Mer and Le français dans les bois, which has run for nine years. During the immersion
weekend, highly skilled and experienced volunteer instructors, many of whom are French teachers, as well as native-speaking exchange students attending UMA from l’Université de Bretagne in Brest, France, will lead group activities. On Saturday, participants have a choice of workshops targeting intermediate or advanced language skill levels. “Our theme this year is French North America, with a focus on French-Canadian, Acadian, and FrancoAmerican culture, music, and food,” said Ray. “One of our aims is to explore together the rich diversity of the French-speaking world.” The event is open to intermediate and advanced
speakers of French, whether they are high school students, college/university students, French teachers or community members who are seeking the challenge of a 100 percent Frenchspeaking environment. Participants must be able to speak French for the entire weekend. To be eligible, high school students should have completed two years of French study or the equivalent and college students should have completed one year of French study or equivalent. For additional information about the weekend, UMA student testimonials, videos of weekend activities, and to register, visit https://www.uma. edu/academics/programs/ french/events/.
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KBH hands out college scholarships to future behavioral health specialists WATERVLLE — Kennebec Behavioral Health has announced its college scholarship recipients for the current year. Each student will receive a $1000 scholarship upon successful completion of their first semester at their chosen college or university. • Leah Allee, Cony High School – Augusta • Jenna Butler, Erskine Academy – South China • Emiley Wheeler, Gardiner Area High School – Gardiner • Brenna Saucier, Lawrence High School – Fairfield • Laura Ireland, Maranacook High School – Readfield • Sydney Noonan, Skowhegan High School – Skowhegan • Aubrey Fossett, Waterville High School – Waterville • Dakota Estes, Win-
slow High School - Winslow The scholarships are made possible through KBH’s college scholarship program which developed in order to invest in our communities’ future mental health professionals. The program is the recipient of KBH’s annual fall fundraiser comedy show “A Night Out,” which will be held Saturday, Nov. 2 at the Calumet Club in Augusta. Interested students at partnering high schools were each asked to submit an application form including an essay ques-
tion around why she or he was interested in pursuing a career in the behavioral health field. “We are so pleased that the students who applied already had a good understanding of the importance of the social services area of study,” said KBH’s Chief Executive Officer Tom McAdam. Several students will be attending colleges in Maine, and one has selected the University of Kansas. Kennebec Behavioral Health, 67 Eustis Parkway, was founded in 1960. For more information, call 207-873-2136.
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Klahr Center exhibit tells story of Holocaust, from before through liberation AUGUSTA — The latest exhibit at the Holocaust and Human Rights Center of Maine will feature a collection of the artifacts that have been given to the HHRC over the years and compiled in a way that tells the story of the years leading up to the Holocaust through liberation. “Our Stories Have to Be Told: HHRC Artifacts from the Holocaust” brings together a powerful collection of items that have been donated or loaned to the HHRC over the years. The title comes from a quote by Holocaust survivor Jerry Slivka, who died in 2013 at the age of 98. He is one of several survivors whose quotes and reflections are included in the exhibit. Slivka was born in the Ukraine, but his village was destroyed during World War I. The family moved to the Jewish section of another town nearby, Povursk. When Hitler came to power, Slivkay was out of school
and moved to Lodz, Poland. He worked making sweaters and then returned to Povursk in 1937. Four years later, he was drafted into the Soviet army. During his service, he lost contact with his family. In 1943, Slivka was sent to a work camp in Siberia, where he remained until the end of the war. At that time, the Soviet Union had an agreement that those who were Polish citizens before 1939 could go back to Poland. Slivka qualified, submitted his application, and a year later returned to Poland. He learned that his parents, sister and one brother had been killed. Jerry was able to find his surviving brother and the two traveled to Italy before arriving to the U.S. in 1948. Soon after, he met and married his wife Rochelle. The couple moved to Maine and helped found the Holocaust and Human Rights Center of Maine. At the time of his death, he was survived by two daughters, six grandchildren, three
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Michael Klahr Center on the UMA campus. great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. “Our Stories Have to Be Told: HHRC Artifacts from the Holocaust,” will
be open through Sept. 13. The HHRC, located at the Michael Klahr Center on the campus of the University of Maine at Augusta is
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about the exhibit, contact David Greenham at David. greenham@maine.edu or 207-621-3531.
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Hallowell exibhit displays ceramics by 29 Maine artists HALLOWELL — The Harlow will present the exhibit “Formations,” which displays ceramic artwork by artices from around Maine from Aug. 2 to Sept. 7. The gallery is at 100 Water street in Hallowell. There will be an artists’ reception, free and open to the public, from 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, Aug. 2. The exhibit will showcase handmade ceramics from 29 local artists working in a range of styles and techniques including utilitarian, decorative, traditional, contemporary and more. The exhibition culminated from an open call for ceramic work and was juried by local clay artist Tyler Gulden and Harlow staff. Participating artists are: Augusta: MJ Palluotto, Cassie Sano, Rachael Wilson; Bath: Heather O’Neil; Belfast: Jean Hardy, Russell Kahn; Belgrade: Lizzie Malvicini; Biddeford: Cheryl Lichwell; Bowdoinham: Brooke Hoerner; Brunswick: Melissa Bardsley, Lisa Evans; Cumberland: Meryl Ruth; Farmingdale: Barbara Loken;
Hallowell: Ru Allen, Malley Weber; Kennebunkport: Cathie Cantara; Kents Hill: Dylan Gifford; Kingfield: Penelope Hall; Madison, Wisc.: Juliette Walker; Newcastle: Liz Proffetty; Orr’s Island: Catherine Gibson; Portland: Vicki Fox, Patricia Harrington; South Portland: Kimberly Bentley; Topsham: Lonie Laffely Ellis; Waterville: Justin Knaus-Tucker; Windsor: Robbi Fritz Portela; Woolwich: William Flood, Dan Gehan Formations is on view in the downstairs gallery in tandem with “Women. Respond!,” a group show that is on display in the upstairs gallery from Aug. 2 to Sept. 7. Harlow exhibitions are always free and open to the public. Hours are noon to 6 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. For more information, vixit harlowgallery.org or call 207622-3813.
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Kennebec Behavioral Health recognizes community partners at annual meeting
AUGUSTA — Kennebec Behavioral Health (KBH) held its 59th annual meeting Thursday, June 13, at the Senator Inn. The event included recognitions of area community partners for exceptional community service and partnership. Matt Brownreceived the 2019 James R. Schmidt Award, presented annually to a person or organization best exemplifying the late Jim Schmidt’s efforts to improve quality of life for adults experiencing mental illness by providing them with social, educational and employment opportunities. Brown has been working in some capacity of law enforcement since 1989. For the past year, he has been the coordinator of informal support systems for law enforcement officers struggling with alcohol abuse, substance abuse and/or mental health issues. He has been
an integral part of connecting Clubhouses — affiliated with Clubhouse International, providing vocational rehabilitation services to people living with severe, persistent mental illness — to the broader community, including partnering Clubhouses with advisory board members, establishing employment opportunities, and promoting law enforcement relationships with the Clubhouses. The Outstanding Community Partnership Award was presented to Maine Health Access Foundation (MeHAF) for the organization’s enduring support in our shared efforts to increase access to evidencebased addiction care for Maine citizens living with opioid use disorder. Through their Expanding Addiction Care Initiative, MeHAF provided invaluable support for KBH outpatient services and Redington Fairview General Hospital’s primary
Submitted photo From left, Pat McKenzie, KBH administrator for Outpatient and Substance Use Disorder Services; Roy A. Hitchings, RACHE MeHAF board of trustees; and Carla Stockdale, KBH clinical director. care to take the first steps in increasing access to the critically needed service of medication assisted therapy. The Transformational Clinical Collaboration Award went to the Family Violence Project for its unique and innovative partnership to provide service for women surviving domestic violence. Since 2012, the project has mentored and collaborated with KBH to provide treatment meet-
Lakes Christian Fellowship Vacation Bible School set for August in North Belgrade BELGRADE — Lakes Christian Fellowship is hosting Vacation Bible School from Aug. 12 through 16 at 8 Station Road, North Belgrade. The school is for children in grades one through six. For more information or to pre-register, email ethannathan05@gmail.com or call 207458-4784.
ing the unique strengths and needs of the women it serves. Through this partnership of domestic violence shelter services and mental health and/ or substance use disorder treatment services, Family Violence Project and KBH staff paved the way to a promising practice for women seeking safety, recovery and a new life. A highlight of the evening was Kennebec Behavioral Health’s keynote speaker Gordon Smith,
From left, Saré Coleman, Family Violence Project volunteer of the year; Heidi Hall, Family Violence Project; Pat McKenzie, KBH administrator for Outpatient and Substance Use Disorder Services; Beth Crowe, Family Violence Project; Pam Morin, executive director, Family Violence Project; and Carla Stockdale, KBH clinical director. director of Opioid Response for the office of Gov. Janet T. Mills. A Maine native, Smith has served as chairman of the Maine Health Data Organization and of the Advocacy Resource Center of the American Medical Association executive committee. He is also a former chairman of the board of Quality Counts — a regional quality improvement collaborative — and a former board member of the Maine Association of Area Agencies on Aging. He is a current board member of the Daniel Hanley Center for
Health Leadership. Smith shared his vision for the opioid response efforts in the state and underscored the importance of prevention, intervention and treatment for substance use disorder. Kennebec Behavioral Health was founded in 1960 and operates clinics in Waterville, Skowhegan, Winthrop, Augusta and Farmington. For more information, or to schedule an appointment for any KBH service, call 1-888-322-2136. Information can also be found at www.kbhmaine.org.
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