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INDEX Calendar............................. 3 Crossword Puzzle.................. 5 Sudoku Puzzle....................... 6 Classifieds........................... 11 V. Paul Reynolds.................. 12 Movie Review...................... 13

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MANCHESTER — The Pineland Fiddlers, led by Maine master fiddler Ellen Gawler, will travel to Scotland in July for the musical adventure of a lifetime. The heart of their trip will be 10 days in the Shetland Islands, famous for wool, sheep dogs, and fiddling. Twelve hours by ferry north of the Scottish mainland, the Shetlands are nearly as close to the Arctic Circle as they are to Edinburgh. Which means more daylight for fiddling and an intensive, experiential immersion into Shetland musical traditions. Ages six to 18, the Pineland Fiddlers will attend the Shetland Folk Frenzy, a festival week of workshops, sessions, concerts, and master classes. These talented young musicians are also booked for several concerts to share

tunes from Maine and the Maritimes with traditional music fans across the ocean. After departing the islands, they will travel to Edinburgh to participate in the local music scene there. You may have heard the Pineland Fiddlers sharing tunes this fall and winter throughout central Maine or at dances in Bowdoinham and Hallowell. Coming up this month: a concert in Winthrop at the Winthrop United Methodist Church at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 10; a St. Patrick’s Day appearance at Maine Craft Distilling in Portland from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; a dance, spaghetti supper, and concert at the Vassalboro Grange at 6 p.m. Friday, March 29; and at the Pineland Suzuki School Benefit Concert on Sunday, March 24, at the

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You’re off to see The Wizard, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz – in Waterville! WATERVILLE — The Waterville Opera House willguide patrons to the land over the rainbow we all know and love — the magical land of Oz — as they present a production of the classic heart-warming musical The Wizard of Oz! Opening Friday, April 5, with a free opening night party for all opening night ticket holders, this production will run through Sunday, April 14, at the Waterville Opera House located in the historic downtown. Travel with Dorothy Gale as she journeys through this mystical and mysterious place with her furry sidekick, Toto. Along

the way, Dorothy befriends three charming and beloved characters: Scarecrow, Tinman, and Cowardly Lion. As Dorothy voyages through this unknown land, she receives help from Glinda The Good Witch and the pint-sized citizens of Munchkinland before she stumbles into trouble with the foul Wicked Witch of the West and her troupe of flying monkeys. Can Dorothy’s friends unite to rescue their young companion and help her discover the true meaning of home? Oz comes to life at the Waterville Opera House with colorful costumes, grand set designs, a live

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The Wizard of Oz Showtimes • April 5, 6, 12 at 7:30pm • April 7, 13, 14 at 2:00pm Please Note: This show has evening performances and matinees to make it more accessible. The talented cast of community actors performing in The

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Childrens Ensemble – Juliet Boivin, Emmy Carlson, Brooke Chamberlain, Ella Clark, Grace Clark, Lydia Clark, Sam Clark, Teddy Clark, Jacob Coons, Gabrielle Finelli, Isabelle Gannett, Micah Grazulis, Lucy Hallen, Nickolas Harper, Ezra Haviland, Riviera Hernandez, Paige Lambert, Tristan Morton, Mac VanDeventer, Kate Walters. Adult Ensemble – Dana Bushee, Matthew Craig, Samantha Delorie, Robin Finelli, Vanessa Glazier, Celeste Gleason, Richard Haviland, Paul Herard, Hannah King, Gretchen Lane, Katie Libold, Arturo

Meneses, Laura Messner, Melvin Morrison. Production Team Directed by Debra Susi Musical Direction by Cynthia Sambrano Choreography by Ariel Grenier Scenic Design by Chad Lefebvre Costume Design by Lorica Siefken Lighting Design by Tony Gerow Sound Design by Elijah Livingston For more information or to reserve tickets, call 8737000, visit http://www.operahouse.org.

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MAINE NEWS CALENDAR MARCH March 22 — Fill the Plate breakfast to benefit Meals on Wheels of Seniors Plus, 7-9 a.m. Hilton Garden Inn Riverwatch, Auburn. Tickets at seniorsplus.org or 207795-4010. March 22, 23 — Light of the World Theater Project presents "The Pilgrim's Progress," Friday at 6 p.m., Saturday at 1 p.m., Cumston Hall, 796 Main St., Monmouth; tickets by donation at the door. March 23 — Art Yoga for Kids, part of Youth Art Month, 10-11 a.m. Common Street Arts. Hathaway Creative Center, 10 Water St., Waterville, www.commonstreetarts. org. March 23 — United Methodist Church bean supper, 5 p.m., 439 Park Ave., Auburn, 207-7823972. March 23 — Shepherd's pie supper and open mic night, 5 to 8 p.m., free, donations accepted, Fairfield United Methodist Church, 37 Skowhegan Road, Fairfield, 207-4537505. March 24 — Kennebec Land Trust free guided excursion, Mount Pisgah, Wayne and Winthrop, 1 p.m., meet at the Mount Pisgah Community Conservation Area parking lot, Mount Pisgah Road, Winthrop, 207-377-2848. March 24, 25 — Auditionsfor CLT production of "Five Women Wearing the Same Dress," 6 p.m., Great Falls Performing Arts Center, 30 Academy St., Auburn, 207-7830958. March 25 — "Un Jour, Une Histoire: Simone Veil, l'instict de vie," Gendron Franco Center French Film series, 6:30 p.m., free and oepn to public, 46 Cedar St., Lewiston, FrancoCenter.org, 207783-1585. March 25-27 — MSAD 52 pre-k, kindergarten informational meetings, all 6 p.m.: Turner Primary School, March 25, 207-225-1030; Greene Central School, March 26, 207-946-5681; Leeds Central School, March 27, 207-524-5151. Parents in any of the three towns can attend any of the meetings. March 26 — Lakes Region Forum talk by Michael Miclon, about 'Vaudeville in Maine,' 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., King Event Room, Bailey Public Library, 39 Bowdoin St., Winthrop, 207-377-8673. March 26 — Retired game warden Randall Probert will speak to the Hebron Historical Society on "Maine Tales and More," 7 p.m., Town Office, 351 Paris Road, Hebron, 207-966-2023. March 26 — Androscoggin Historical Society program on Poland Spring Resort, 7 p.m.,

Davis-Wagg Museum, third floor, County Building at Court and Turner streets, Auburn, 207-7840586. March 26 — ArtsFarmington Youth Concert, 7 p.m., Nordica Auditorium in Merrill Hall, UMF, admission by donation, 207-778-9437. March 29 — Maine Chapter of American Mothers spaghetti supper and silent auction fundraiser to help defray costs of convention expenses for Lina Michaud, Maine's nominee for Mother of the Year, Le Calumet Club, 334 West River Road, Augusta; social hour 5 to 6 p.m., dinner 6 to 7:30 p.m., music by Archie & Dave 7:30 to 10 p.m., 207-485-7100 or 207-6223469. March 30 — Leavitt Area High School Project Graduation annual auction, preview 9 a.m., auction 10 a.m. Donate items, or storage space, addison.bonnie@gmail. com, michelle@stonegunshop.com. March 30 — Childrens author Kevin Hawkes 10 a.m., Turner Public Library. March 30 — Brownfield Lions Club dance, 8 p.m.-midnight, over 21, music by Country Crossroads, 50/50, bottle raffle, Lions Den, Routes 5 and 113, $15 a person, BYOB, benefits Brownfield Lions Community Projects Fund, Richard at 207-256-4264 or Dee at 207-935-2681. Reservations require nonrefundable deposit. March 31 — Program about 1794 Vaughan homestead, 4 p.m., Cary Library's Williams House, 14 Old Winthrop Road, Wayne, 207-685-3612.

APRIL April 3 — Canton Historical Society program on wild foods, 6:30 p.m., 25 Turner St., Canton, cantonmehistorical@gmail. com. April 4 — “The Nature Fix: Why Nature Makes Us Happier, Healthier, and More Creative,” by Florence Williams book discussion, 6:30-8 p.m., Norway Public Library, part of spring book discussion series, 207-743-5309 ext. 1 or visit the library’s website at www.norway. lib.me.us. April 5 — Concerts for a Cause presents DejaFunk Dance Party, 7:30 p.m., First Universalist Church of Auburn, 169 Pleasant St. (enter on Spring Street), Auburn, handicapped accessible, 207-783-0461. April 6 — Spring Fling fundraiser to benefit patient care at Androscoggin Hospice House, 6:30 p.m., Martindale Country Club, 527 Beech Hill Road, Auburn, 207-777-7740.

ext. 1311. April 6 — Breakfast with the Easter Bunny, 8 to 10 a.m., Lisbon United Methodist Church, 14 School St., Lisbon Falls, 207-353-4982. April 6-7 — Gun & Knife Show, Newport Rec Center, 81 North St. 207341-1356. BigPineGunClub.org. April 7 — Literacy Volunteers of Augusta 12th annual Team Scrabble Tournament, competivie and social divisiions, 1-4 p.m., Bangor Savings Bank, 5 Senator Way, April 2 registration deadline, fee depending on age of players, size of the team., poceeds benefit Literacy Volunteers of Augusta www.lva-augusta. org, email info@lvaaugusta.org. April 9 — Uiversity of Maine Cooperative Extension workshop on hayfield and pasture heath, 2-5 p.m., 9 Olson Road, South Paris. Register at maine.edu/register/ product/got-hayfields-andpastures-2019. FMI, call 207-342-5971 or email richard.kersbergen@ maine.edu. April 13 — Author T. Blen Parker will discuss his historical novels revolving around Swan Island, 10 a.m., Bridge Academy Public Library, 44 Middle Road, 207-7378810. April 13 — Public invited to attend monthly meeting of Maine Chapter of Freedom From Religion Foundation, 10 a.m. to noon, Curtis Memorial Library, 23 Pleasant St., Brunswick, 207-613-7080. April 13 — Inside yard sale with refreshment counter, 9 to 2 p.m., VFW Auxiliary 9787, 58 E. Main St, South Paris, 207743-5723. April 15 — Babysitter’s training course, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bridgton Community Center, 15 Depot St., Bridgton, register by April 8, 207-6473116. April 16 — “What Matters Most,” first of two health care decisionmaking workshops, free, limisted seating, 1-4 p.m., SeniorsPlus, 8 Falcon Road, 207-795-4010. April 22 — Earth Day Volunteer Cleanup, 1-3 p.m., meeting at Pierce House, 204 Main S., Farmington, 207-7782200. April 23 — “Next Steps: Making Your Wishes Known,” second of two health care decision-making workshops, free, limited seating, 2-4 p.m. SeniorsPlus, 8 Falcon Road, 207-795-4010. April 25 — "The Sound of a Wild Snail Eating,” by Elisabeth Tova Bailey book discussion, 6:308 p.m., Norway Public Library, part of spring book discussion series, 207-743-5309 ext. 1 or

visit the library’s website at www.norway.lib.me.us. April 26, 27 — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bath/Brunswick now taking registrations for Bowl for Kids' Sake, Yankee Lanes, Brunswick, 207729-7736. April 28 — Autism Society of Maine Walk for Autism, Farmington, Fryeburg. Registration 11 a.m. Walk begins at noon. Register online at www. asmonline.org or call 800273-5200 for more info. April 28 — Literacy Volunteers Androscoggin Letters for Literacy Scrabble Fest, 12:30-4 p.m., Carriage House Plus, 1119 Lisbon St., two divisions, pro and social. Sign up as four-person team or individual and be added to a team, refreshments, prizes. April 22 registration deadline. Players collect pledges to benefit adult literacy services in Androscoggin County, 207-753-6658, scrabble@ literacyvolunteersandro. org, www.literacyvolunteersandro.org.

MONTHLY MEETINGS AUBURN: Androscoggin County Republican Committee, second Thursday every month, Auburn City Hall. 207-576-9096. BRUNSWICK: The Brunswick Toastmasters Club meets the first and third Tuesday of each month 6:30 to 8 p.m. at 8 Venture Ave. Conference room on the left of the Maine Technology Institute building. Members are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills. https://2156. toastmastersclubs.org SKOWHEGAN: The Skowhegan Sportsman’s Club meets 7 p.m. the second Thursday of the month, 857 East River Road, Skowhegan, 207649-1238. OTISFIELD: Sewing/Craft group, 1-3:30 p.m. Wednesday except third Wednesday, East Otisfield Free Baptist Church, 231 Rayville Road, free, 207-461-1995, dobleverrill@gmail.com. Community Lunch, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. third Wednesday, Com-

munity Hall, 292 Oxford Road, 207-539-4368. Friday Walking Group, 9 a.m., Community Hall, carpools to site, email jimandmoe@gmail.com to get on list. Contra dances, 6:30-9 p.m., fourt Saturday of month, Facebook Otisfield Contra Dance, 207-5393072. OXFORD: Oxford Hills Business After Hours, first Thursday of the month, 5:30 to 7 p.m., venue changes, 207-743-2281. Anderson Staples American Legion, 169 King St., Oxford, meets at 7 p.m. on the second Monday of the month; all veterans welcome, 207-595-4200. LAKES REGION: Substance Abuse Coalition, second Thursday of the month, 4:30 tp 6 p.m., Bridgton Municipal Complex, Iredale Street, 207-803-9987. AUGUSTA: Kennebec Beekeepers Association, 6:30-8:30 p.m., second Thursday of the month, Viles Arboretum, 153 Hospital St. mainebeekeepers.org/kennebecbeekeepers. Augusta Age Friendly Committee knitting group, 10 a.m.-noon Mondays, Buker Community Center, 26 Armory St. 207-6262350. BRIDGTON: Friends of the Bridgton Public Library, 9:30 a.m. second Tuesday of the month, Bridgton Public Library, 1 Church St. Lakes Region Substance Awareness Coalition, 4:30-6 p.m. second Thursday of the month, Bridgton Municipal Complex, downstairs, lrsacmaine.org, lrsacoalition@ gmail.com, 207-803-9987. EMBDEN: Country Sunday Open Mic, 1-4 p.m., second and fourth Sunday of month, donation asked; Embden Community Center, 797 Embden Pond Road, Embden. FAYETTE: The Coffee Break, social gathering, weekly 10:30 a.m. Thursdays (beginning Oct. 4), Underwood Library, 2006 Main St. 207-685-3778,

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Wayne Community Church Easter Week schedule set WAYNE — The Wayne Community Church will celebrate Easter Week with a variety of special services and events. All services and events are open to the public and are at the church, 22 Old Winthrop Road, unless otherwise noted. On Sunday, April 14, Palm Sunday, the service

will include the Procession of the Palms as well as a performance by the Sunday School children, “The Littlest Donkey.” Thursday, April 18 is Maundy Thursday. At 7 p.m. in Fellowship Hall, there will be a re-enactment of Jesus’ final evening with his disciples. The painting of “The Last

Supper,” by Leonardo DaVinci, will come to life as each of the 12 will offer a monologue in response to Jesus’ statement, “One of you will betray me.” Holy Communion will be served. On Friday, April 19, a Good Friday vigil will take place in the sanctuary from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Individuals are welcome to stop into the church for prayer and reflection. On Sunday, April 21, several opportunities for participation in Easter Sunday activities and worship will be offered. At 5:48 a.m., those wishing to watch the Easter sunrise are invited to meet at the lakeside property on

Pocasset Lake at 30 Pond Road. At 7 a.m. a 20-minute worship service will be conducted at the same location. A free Easter breakfast will be served at 7:30 a.m. in the church’s Fellowship Hall, and at 9:30 a.m. the Easter Service of the Resurrection will conclude with Handel’s “Hallelujah

Chorus.” Except where otherwise indicated, all activities and services will take place at the Wayne Community Church, 22 Old Winthrop Road. Services and activities are open to all. For more information, call the church office at 207-685-3505 or visit www.wayneumc.com.

Auditions announced for CLT production of Volunteers sought for ‘Five Women Wearing the Same Dress’ litter pickup program AUBURN — Auditions have been announced for Lewiston/Auburn Community Little Theatre’s upcoming production of Alan Ball’s hilarious comedy “Five Women Wearing the Same Dress.” The open auditions will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday, March 24, and Monday, March 25, at the Great Falls Performing Arts Center, 30 Academy St. The theater will present the show June 7 through 16. Jackie McDonald will direct, assisted by Renee Davis and produced by Cody Watson. In this production, five

very different bridesmaids find themselves hiding together in an upstairs bedroom, hoping to escape the wedding reception of a bride that — they soon realize — none of them really like! In this cramped bedroom above the wedding, these five identically dressed women talk, laugh, argue, cry, console one another and slowly become friends. ROLES:

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The production team is looking for a variety of ages and looks. For more information, visit L/A CLT’s website at www.laclt.com or its Facebook page, contact by phone at 207-783-0958, or email.

Swan Island on the Kennebec DRESDEN — Author T. Blen Parker will share the first of a trilogy of historical novels revolving around the very real Swan Island in our own backyard

Saturday, April 13, at 10 a.m. at Bridge Academy Public Library, 44 Middle Road. The story begins with the arrival of Englishmen at

Sabino in 1607 and encompasses the time period of first contact between coastal explorers and fur traders with Abenaki natives in the 1600’s, who named the is-

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BELGRADE — Recruitment of volunteers is now under way for individuals, informal groups, organizations and businesses. This is a pilot project focused on all roads falling within the town’s jurisdiction. State routes and all privatelyowned roads are not included. Volunteers will have responsibility for picking up litter on both sides of one or more roads of their choosing for up to one mile. Dates for litter pick-up shall be also be of volunteers’ choosing but preferably take place twice during the period from May 1 through Sept. 30. All volunteers are re-

quired to register with the town for this program, no less than two weeks before the date they plan to pick up litter so that town-supplied safety rules, equipment, supplies and road signs can be issued beforehand. If you or your group is interested in volunteering, more information will be available on the town’s website — www.townofbelgrade.com. A printable map with companion list describing all Belgrade town roads are also available on the website. For questions, email: sponsor.a.town.road@belgradecares.org or call the town office at 207-4952258.

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Kennebec Historical Society photo Ernest Plummer talks with volunteers when the Kennebec Historical Society, 107 Winthrop St., Augusta, opened its doors on Feb. 14 to welcome and thank volunteers as well as to welcome and talk to prospective volunteers about available opportunities to help the society. Volunteers prepared treats to be enjoyed during the social. Anyone who is interested in helping the society but missed the social is encouraged to call 207-622-7718 or email kennhis1891@gmail.com to inquire about volunteer opportunities.

Bailey Library will host program by Mike Miclon on ‘Vaudeville in Maine’ WINTHROP — The Lakes Region Forum will continue Tuesday, March 26, featuring Michael Miclon, executive/artistic director for Johnson Hall, with a talk titled “Vaudeville in Maine.” The program will take place from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the King Event Room at the Bailey Public Library, 39 Bowdoin St. Miclon produces more than 50 performances annually at Gardiner’s

Johnson Hall, as well as waterfront concerts and the “Artist in the Schools” program. He began his career in 1982 at the age of 14 as an apprentice to Benny and Denise Reehl of the New England New Vaudeville Revue out of Gardiner. He continued studying in 1985 with Mime Master Tony Montanaro at the worldrenowned Celebration Barn Theater in South

Paris. As an entertainer, Miclon has built an international reputation that has brought him to events across the United States and Europe, including the Kennedy Center and the White House. As a filmmaker, Miclon has created videos and short films in 10 different countries for corporate and humanitarian groups. In 2006, he became the director of photography and creative consultant

for EepyBird, who received two Emmy nominations and four Webby Awards. In his presentation, Miclon will present a look at vaudeville and new vaudeville and the effect on the performing arts landscape in Maine. From the Maine vaudeville circuit to the legacy of Benny and Denise Reehl, to the Oddfellow Theater and Celebration Barn, he will discuss how

vaudeville is still strong and growing in Maine and across the country. Admission is free to all forum events, and no reservations are required. The Lakes Region Forum speaker series is sponsored by the Winthrop Public Library Foundation. More information on the lecture is available by contacting the library at 207-3778673 or reference@baileylibrary.org.

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Laura F. (Reed) Stevens 1924 - 2019

WATERVILLE — Laura F. (Reed) Stevens, 94, of Oakland, passed away peacefully on Feb. 26, at Lakewood Continuing Care within minutes after visiting with her loving family. She was born Nov. 16, 1924, in Augusta, the daughter of Harold and Ethelyn (Morrill) Reed. She worked for more than 45 years at the Diamond Match and Cascade Woolen Mill in Oakland, until her retirement in 1987. She was a life member of the The Decker-Simmons Post 51 American Legion Auxiliary, VFW, GAR and DAV. She belonged to the Oakland Parks Recreation Seniors since its beginning and loved her adopted children. She was married to Gerald L. Stevens Sr. for 53 years until his death Dec. 20, 1995, and together they raised 10 children and were so proud of how they all completed their education and the career paths they had chosen. A few of her passions were

watching the Boston Red Sox, New England Patriots and traveling in her younger years to California, New York and especially the ocean with her friends and family. She is survived by her children, Judy Nichols (Bob French), Pamela Chartrand, Barbara (Rick) Haskins, Donna (Steve) Bolduc, Randy (Diana) Stevens, Jeffrey (Lisa) Stevens, Barry and Scott Stevens, adopted son Doug Foster, daughtersin-law, Brenda Stevens, AnnMarie Stevens and Laurie Thomas, 18 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, two great-great

grandchildren, her adopted granddaughter Trudy Albair, several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, husband Gerald, sons David and Stevie, infant daughter Faith, grandson Lloyd York Jr., sisters Leila Luce and Maxine Gallagher, brothers Robert, Edmond (Buzzy) and Thomas Reed and adopted daughter Sandra O’Neal. The family would like to thank the staff at Lakewood for all the special care Laura received during her stay. A memorial service is planned for Thursday, May 23, at 1 p.m. at the Veterans Cemetery Chapel, Mount Vernon Road, Augusta. In lieu of ﬂowers, donations may be made in Laura’s name to the Oakland Parks Recreation Seniors, C/O Eric Seekins, P.O. Box 187, Oakland, ME 04963 Arrangements under the direction of Dan and Scott’s Cremation & Funeral Service, Skowhegan.

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Vaughan homestead topic of Williams House program March 31 WAYNE — Jeff Wainoris will lead a program on the history of the Vaughan homestead Sunday, March 31, beginning at 4 p.m., at the Cary Library’s Williams House, 14 Old Winthrop Road. Wainoris, curator and docent for the 1794 Vaughan homestead, will give an illustrated talk on the history of

the Vaughans and their home. The program will be followed by a reception featuring wine, hors d’oeuvres and desserts. In the 1790s, the Vaughan family built a home on land stretching from the Kennebec River in Hallowell to the shores of Cobbossee Lake. Seven generations of Vaughans lived there.

Wainoris will demonstrate in fascinating detail how the homestead and the collection within reveal a vibrant history of the Vaughans and their participation in the history of Maine and the United States. The program is free and open to the public. For more information call 207-685-3612.

Cony Class of 1979 plans August ‘music fest’ reunion AUGUSTA — The Cony High School Class of 1979 will hold its 40th reunion on Saturday, Aug. 10. The reunion will be part of the Augusta Elks Summer Music Festival, with reserved seating for the Cony Class of ‘79 at the Augusta Elks Lodge, 397 Civic Center

Drive. “We’re keeping it simple and fun,” organizers Mike and Lina Michaud said. The cost is $15 for a wristband, and food and beverages are available to buy onsite. The music festival also features a Zac Tyler Band reunion. Organizers are also look-

ing for class members to get involved and help spread the word. Contact Mike “Shu”Michaud at 207441-2838 or email Lina at slaale@hotmail.com. Like and follow the Cony High Class of 79 on Facebook, where there’s also a link to the event.

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Unexpected circumstances can be opportunity Britny Belskis

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

Hey Friends, How do you handle unexpected circumstances in your life? Do you freak out? Do you let what happened sink into your thoughts?

Are you waiting for it all to get better? These questions have been on my mind the past few weeks. The reason these questions have been on my mind is that I have been having some health issues that cropped up during the first week of classes and have continued since. I have had scan after scan, and I’m still waiting to see what is going on. Right now, the hardest part is waiting to see if I need surgery. Here are some ways that I’m dealing with this unexpected circumstance, which

I hope may help you. For my own well-being, I want to make sure I’m healthy, which means I must make sure that I’m in the right state of mind to cope with this circumstance in a healthy way. Journaling what I’m feeling gets all of my fears on paper. For instance, I write down the root cause of what is going on, then the effects of the root and then write the solution. It’s like the inventory sheet that we talked about a couple months back, if you remember that. Another item that helps

me is having a person to talk with about what is going on in my life. I know that you’re saying, “I already have friends that I tell everything to.” I, too, am one to say that I have people in my life that I can tell everything to, but what I’m talking about is a sponsor, therapist or life coach. I’m a big advocate for having healthy mental health. Having these kinds of people in your life can help you process the uncertain parts of your life. To help me process unexpected things in my life, I have a

mentor who I met five years ago and talk to on a regular basis to help me be a healthier Britny. Looking at the positive parts of unexpected circumstances can help you move forward in your life. If you’re anything like me, you get bogged down with what is going on and it is hard to see the positive in the moment. I try to look for the brighter side of the circumstance. For instance, as I’ve been going through this life change with this little health issue, I have decided to look

at it as getting healthy. If you can find two or three positive things about what’s going on, it will get you your rough circumstances as well. I’m so thankful to be able to write this article and walk alongside each one of you on this journey in our lives. I want you to know that you are not alone in this, and know that there is someone in your corner cheering you on. I’m always here to guide you through the tough times, until next month friends. Stay tuned!

Local volunteer committee attended Fresh Air Fund conference NEW YORK — Members of the North Central Maine volunteer committee attended the Fresh Air Fund’s annual Friendly Towns Leadership Conference in early February. Over the course of three days, volunteers partici-

pated in interactive workshops with the Fresh Air Fund’s staff and community agency partners. Volunteers attended professional development workshops throughout the conference, with topics ranging from social media to community

engagement. A weekend highlight included speeches by Fresh Air alumni. They shared how the Fresh Air Fund’s Friendly Towns Program has had a significant impact on their lives. The Fresh Air Fund, an independent, not-for-profit

agency, has provided free summer experiences to more than 1.8 million New York City children from low-income communities since 1877. First time Fresh Air children are boys and girls, ages seven to 12, living in New York City. Chil-

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Don’t ignore fainting symptoms By Fred Cicetti Q. Do older people faint more than younger people? A. Yes. When you pass 70 years, you double the chances of fainting. And the odds triple after 80. Fainting is common. About one in three people faint at least once in a lifetime. Syncope is the medical word for fainting or a temporary — a few seconds — loss of consciousness. Fainting happens when your brain isn’t getting

enough oxygen from your blood supply. Syncope is often foreshadowed by premonitory symptoms that include nausea, feeling lightheaded and irregular heartbeats. [Personal note: I have what doctors call “presyncope.” My knees buckle and I get very close to passing out but never quite make it. This happens only when I see my own blood in clear bag or syringe. I’ve been kicked out of blood banks.] Syncope is a symptom, not a medical condition. Syncope can be an indicator of a serious problem, so it should not be taken lightly. If you have a fainting spell, get checked out by a doctor. It’s sometimes diffi-

cult to diagnose syncope in seniors because there can be multiple causes. Here’s a typical fainting scenario: You stand up. There’s blood in the legs that has to be redistributed so there’s enough going to your brain. Your nervous system starts sending rapid signals to the heart and blood vessels to correct the imbalance. Older people’s bodies simply don’t respond as well as they used to; they tend to faint more often because of their reduced capacity. In another common syncope scenario, you feel faint after a meal because blood has poured into your digestive system. There are many causes for fainting. Some are be-

nign; some aren’t. The causes include abnormalities of the blood, brain, arteries and veins, heart, medications and low blood pressure. Passing out can be the only symptom of heart attack in older people. Low blood pressure is commonly caused by drugs for high blood pressure, surgical medications, antianxiety agents, diuretics, heart medicines, antidepressants, narcotic painkillers and alcohol. Other causes of low blood pressure include dehydration, heart failure, heart arrhythmias, shock from infection, stroke, severe allergic reaction, major trauma, heart attack and advanced diabetes. Even after extensive test-

ing, the cause of syncope is not found in almost half of the cases. There are names for categories of syncope. These include: Vasovagal, the common variety, which happens when blood pressure drops suddenly; Situational, a form of vasovagal syncope that is triggered by events such as anxiety, hunger, pain, coughing, wearing a tight collar or urinating; Postural, which occurs when the blood pressure drops suddenly because you got up too fast; Cardiac, which strikes when heart or blood-vessel problems interfere with blood flow; Neurologic, which is

caused by seizure or stroke. Treatment for syncope depends upon the cause. Treatment may include diet changes, support garments to improve circulation, changing medications, avoiding situations that cause syncope, rising slowly from a sitting or lying position, and installing devices to control your heart rate. Fred Cicetti, self-described as a first-class geezer, has been writing about health issues for more years than he’d like admit. His “The Healthy Geezer” column is devoted to the health questions of “lovable and quirky seniors.”

Grand Lake Stream hatchery repaired at last V. Paul Reynolds If you are a fly fisherman whose passion is casting a line over landlocked salmon across moving water, Grand Lake Stream is the next thing to paradise. Since 1875, the state fish hatchery on the stream has been part of the GLS scene, and the source of salmon that populate the

stream and the adjoining West Grand Lake. Over the years, the GLS hatchery has produced annually 80,000 catchable brook trout and landlocked salmon. In fact, according to Lisa Kane, a spokesman, for the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, the GLS hatchery is the source of 75 percent of the landlocked salmon stocked statewide in Maine waters. In November, the state trap nets spawning wild salmon in the lake to take eggs that are then incubated and grown in the hatchery. In the past few years, a

number of structural upgrades have been made at the hatchery. Suddenly, in the summer of 2016, disaster struck. With the surface temperature of the water on the lake hovering near 80 degrees, the hatchery lost 30,000 brook trout fingerlings. The salmon fared better, but some were lost due to the unsuitably warm water being taken from the lake by the hatchery intake pipe. The solution, if this crisis was to be avoided in the future, was to rebuild the intake pipe and extend it two miles into colder water at 52 feet. Four million dollars, from a variety

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of sources, was allocated for the pipe repair project. It was a major undertaking that involved moving fish to other locations. Additionally, there were some unhappy anglers as the construction project muddied the stream and made fishing next to impossible. All is well that ends well, however. Kane writes, “Construction of the pipeline began this August and was essentially completed by the end of November. Final grading, seeding and landscaping at the lake shore where the pipe connects with the hatchery line will occur as soon as weather

permits in spring 2019. New valves on the shoreline allow for water temperatures to be blended from ‘shallow’ and ‘deep’ as lake water is gravity fed to a new head box. Other improvements included the replacement of the antiquated UV water treatment system with the latest available modern UV equipment.” It is good to know, come spring, Grand lake Stream will be back to normal. The hatchery will be humming along with colder, more reliable incubation water for our future game fish, and open day anglers will only have to worry

about flow levels and a pool that’s not taken. By the way, if you have a Maine Sportsman’s license plate on your vehicle, take a bow. Your dollars for that plate helped underwrite the cost of the hatchery repair project. The author is editor of the Northwoods Sporting Journal. He is also a Maine guide and host of a weekly radio program, “Maine Outdoors,” heard Sundays at 7 p.m. on The Voice of Maine NewsTalk Network. He has authored three books; online purchase information is available at www.maineoutdoorpublications.

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The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part

Lucas Allen (Warner Bros. Pictures/ Warner Animation Group/ LEGO) More than a feature length commercial for those tiny LEGO toys, 2014’s “The LEGO Movie” was a celebration of world-building nostalgia and clever comedy that all ages could admire. Five years and two spin-offs later, we finally have the sequel we’ve been waiting for, with original film’s directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller on writing duties and “Trolls” and “Shrek Forever After” director Mike Mitchell taking over the action. But is “The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part” worth the entire five-year wait? The sequel begins where the first film ended, when

Bricksburg is invaded by cute Dunlop bricks because The Man Upstairs (Will Ferrell) allowed his son (Jadon Sand) to play with the LEGO sets with his little sister (Brooklynn Prince). Five years later, with the city as Apocalypseburg, the denizens are reduced to Mad Max-style warriors struggling to survive. However, Emmitt (Chris Pratt) remains his cheerful self while his girlfriend Lucy (Elizabeth Banks) becomes much more brooding, like her ex Batman (Will Arnett). Then Sweet Mayhem (Stephanie Beatriz) kidnaps Lucy, Batman, MetalBeard (Nick Offerman) and Benny (Charlie Day), and takes them to another planet ruled by Queen Watevra Wa-Nabi (Tiffany Haddish). Emmitt then has to prove himself again by turning his house into a spaceship so he can try to follow his friends to the other side. When he almost gets demolished by an asteroid, he’s saved by the mysterious Rex Dangervest (also Pratt) and his team of velociraptors. Rex

then teaches him how to be cooler and more grown-up if Emmitt has to survive the Sister-Verse and save his friends. But time is running out when Wa-Nabi plots to unleash the “Amommypocalypse” upon the LEGO universe. The first film brought smart and clever ideas to the table, while adding a good lesson for the kids about the power of creativity. Lord/Miller seems to be trying to further their ideas for the sequel, but those ideas ended up lost in the heavy colorful action and manufactured pop songs. They most likely decided to make it a full blown musical to add to the original’s Oscar-nominated success “Everything is Awesome.” While some of the new songs are pretty catchy, none of them are as memorable, including the main one “Catchy Song,” which won’t stay in your head for too long. There are plenty of funny moments and another life lesson to be learned, but nothing changes the fact that it’s the first film all

over again. If you’ve seen that enough times, you get the sense of déjà vu as the sequel goes through the similar point A to point B scenario. Maybe if they’d stuck with the first 15 minutes and then had done a 180-degree turn into something completely different, this would’ve been a worthwhile follow-up. Instead, it’s a loud and insane story with many references to other movies that’ll make you rather watch them instead. If you’re going into this movie just for the voice

cast, then this movie delivers some funny and overthe-top performances and surprise cameos. Pratt not only wonderfully reprises his lovable Emmett role, but also has a lot of fun spoofing his characters from Guardians of the Galaxy and Jurassic World for his Rex character. We get to learn more about Lucy’s true background and Banks is once again fantastic as the fan-favorite heroine. Arnett is also back in full Dark Knight mode that never fails to be entertaining, while his scenes with Haddish actually brings

some good heart as well as the laughs. “The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part” will likely be enjoyed by the 15 and under crowd, but older viewers will be left frustrated by the end result. It’s pretty funny, but ultimately a disappointing sequel that could never recapture that lightning in a bottle of five years ago. This will cast some doubt among audiences about future LEGO movies like a “LEGO Marvel vs. DC” or “LEGO Star Wars vs. Lord of the Rings.”

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THEATER NEWS

CLT announces cast for ‘Avenue Q’ AUBURN — Director Paul G. Caron has announced the cast for the upcoming Community Little Theater production of the hit musical comedy “Avenue Q.” The puppet-filled comedy, with music and lyrics by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx and book by Jeff Whitty, “Avenue Q” is an “autobiographical and biographical” coming-of-age parable, addressing the issues and anxieties associated with entering adulthood. Winner of the Tony “Triple Crown” for Best Musical, Best Score and Best Book, “Avenue Q” is “part flesh, part felt, and

packed with heart.” The cast includes Cody Watson, Kay Warren, Ashleigh St. Pierre, Becca Tinkham, Madison Rozells, Jordan Payne Hay, Michael Litchfield, Dan Kane, Michael Pulle, Christopher Hodgkin, Myra Diehl and Maxwell Draper. Originally conceived as a television series, the show was developed as a stage production at the 2002 National Music Theatre Conference. It opened Off-Broadway in March 2003 and then transferred to Broadway in July 2003. With more than 2,500 performances, “Avenue Q”

ranks 24th on the list of longest running shows in Broadway history. With puppets, laughs, and catchy songs, “Avenue Q” has something of a Sesame Street vibe. However, the show is geared to an adult audience. There is more than a sprinkling of profanity, and its themes include racism, substance abuse and sexuality. The show will be performed at the Great Falls Performing Arts Center in Auburn April 5, 6, 11, 12, and 13 at 7:30 p.m. and again April 7 and 14 at 2 p.m. Visit LACLT.com for more information.

Submitted photo “Avenue Q” cast members are pictured here at a recent rehearsal. Front row, from leflt, are Cody Watson and Ricky, Kay Warren (who plays Gary Coleman), Ashleigh St. Pierre and Lucy, Becca Tinkham and Bear #1, and Madison Rozells and Bear #2. In back, Jordan Payne Hay and Kate Monster, Michael Litchfield and Rod, Dan Kane and Trekkie Monster, Michael Pullen and Princeton, and Christopher Hodgkin, who plays Brian. Other case members are Myra Diehl (Christmas Eve) and Maxwell Draper (ensemble).

French language program planning annual fundraiser AUGUSTA — The public is invited to participate in an upcoming event, hosted by the Maine French Heritage Language Program. The group’s annual fundraiser — “Springtime in Paris” — will be held Saturday April 27, from 6 to 9:30 p.m. at Le Calumet Club, 334 West River Road. The doors will open at 5 p.m. “Springtime in Paris” features dinner, French music with the DJ group, The Power Mixers, as well as silent and live auctions. There are also some extra surprises for everyone attending. MFHLP is a non-profit, after-school French language program offered by the Augusta Recreation Department and based at

Buker Community Center, 22 Armory St. Classes are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays with lively lessons. The group’s mission is to expose children to the French language, its rich Franco-American heritage in Maine and in different French countries all over the world. The goal is to offer a second language to younger students at a time when many language programs are being eliminated and the hope that what these students learn today can help them achieve success in an increasingly multilingual world. This program is primarily self-supporting. Purchasing tickets for the soirée or donating items for the live or silent auctions would contribute to the success of

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Submitted photo Students in the Maine French Heritage Language Program, from left, Kayley Magruder, Libby Grant, Gabby Pitcher, Huckleberry Silver and Callan Grant; in back Evan Pitcher.

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and sponsorships from local businesses, organizations and individuals. In order to continue providing this program for veterans at no cost, the public is encouraged to donate or sponsor the program. All funds raised go toward covering costs associated with the hunt, including hunting guide services, essential adaptive equipment, meat processing, and travel and lodging for participants. For related questions, please contact Sarah Sherman at sarah. sherman@maine.gov or 207-430-5816. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t overstate how valuable this program is to our veterans,â&#x20AC;? said David Richmond, acting director of the Maine Bureau of Veteransâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Services. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Every year, veterans tell us just how much this experience impacts them. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more than just a fun memory; for many, it can be rehabilitating, getting to share an experience with other veterans and the fellowship that it brings.â&#x20AC;? Roger Line, a Navy and Gulf War veteran, participated in the program in 2017 and shares his experience here: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Shortly after arriving at Smoldering Lake Outfitters, owner Dave Hentosh told us â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;the moose is the excuseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and I was certainly excited to have an opportunity to bring one home. As the sun set on that Sunday, I kept thinking about â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;the excuse.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; We sat that evening in the great room

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Winthrop Ramblers found motivation for championship hoop win Bill Van Tassel

One of the most disappointing losses in recent years for the Winthrop High School’s boys’ basketball team was the 2017 Class C Title game in Bangor, a 3-point loss to George Stevens Academy from Blue Hill. That game was in the minds of the Ramblers when they met Houlton for the Class C championship March 2 at Bangor’s Cross Arena. It was a great motivator — the Ramblers won the championship, 61-49. They finished the season 21-1, and the one loss, to Hall-Dale was also a motivator for the team’s tournament play. The Ramblers soundly defeated Hall Dale, 61-41, in the Class C South Regional final on Feb. 23 at the Augusta Civic Center to make the finals. The seniors on this year’s team were especially eager to change 2017’s result on their trip to Bangor’s Cross Insurance Center. Rambler Coach Todd MacArthur said that the re-

sult of the 2017 title game motivated many of his players, particularly seniors, including starters Cam Wood, Jared McLaughlin, Sam Figueroa and Nate LeBlanc and the other seniors, Andrew Frost, Jackson Ladd, Beau Brooks and Sam Lattin. “Throughout the season each player put in a tre-

mendous amount of hard work to develop individually, but the most impressive improvement came collectively,” MacArthur said. “This team grew, as a whole, more than any team I have coached; developing unselfishness, teamwork, and a sense of togetherness that drove this team to achieve a common goal.”

He waid he was also pleased with how the community was so supportive of the program and traveled to Bangor to attend “the biggest game of the season.” MacArthur said while the first half of the championship game was a little dicey for the Ramblers, they adjusted in the second half.

Houlton was double-guarding Winthrop’s big men, so the Ramblers began to pass the ball to the outside, and some great three-pointers resulted. Three point-

ers came from Cameron Hachey (4), LeBlanc (2), and McLaughlin (1). The post-up game came alive too, with center Wood totaling 16 points.

Bill Van Tassel photos Rambler senior Sam Figueroa takes his turn cutting down the net at Augusta’s Civic Center Feb. 23 after Winthrop beat Hall-Dale in the Class C South Championship game on Feb. 23. The Ramblers also beat Houlton for the championship, 61-49, March 2 in Bangor. Winthrop senior and Rambler Center Cam Wood (with plaque) leads his teammates across the Augusta Civic Center court to share the Class C Regional Plaque with the Winthrop fans after beating Hall-Dale, 61-41, and earning their spot in the State Championship game in Bangor, where they beat Houlton, 61-49, on March 2.

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