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RANGELEY – For the first time since establishing their EcoVenture Camp in 1997, the Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust offered Winter and Spring EcoVenture Sessions over the school vacations to children in Kindergarten through 4th grade. Aligning with EcoVenture’s tradition, campers were both year-round residents or seasonal visitors who have a deep family tie to Rangeley. Campers joined the staff
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at their downtown office in Rangeley where they learned about first aid, lost in the woods protocol, how to tie knots, watershed health and non-point source pollution along with arts and crafts and team-building activities. Campers visited WRGY, Rangeley’s public radio station, where they recorded sound-bites for the air. They researched Maine animals at Rangeley Public Library and went ice-fish-
ing in February and open water fishing in April on Haley Pond. “We enjoyed creating these sessions that introduce our campers to all that we can do outside all year long,” stated Amanda Laliberte, Program Manager. “These campers now have the skills to tie their own fish hooks, bait their lines, cast like a pro AND
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Panama offers the canal and so much more Victor Block
Mention Panama and most people think “Canal.” That waterway, ranked first on the Society of Civil Engineers’ list of modern engineering feats, is reason enough to visit the Maine-size Central American country. However, there are many more, and my well-planned trip with Caravan Tours provided opportunities to experience many of them. Panama offers the sun-and-sand attractions of warm-weather oceanfront countries. Sun bathers find stretches of seashore perfect for working on their tan. Many beaches rim the San Blas Islands off the Caribbean coastline. More than 350 islands offer sugar white sand overlooking clear turquoise water. Another reason to visit the San Blas Islands is encountering the Kuna, one of seven indigenous groups comprising about 12 percent of Panama’s population. A visit with those people provides an immersion in their culture that has changed little over time. The peaceful San Blas Islands contrast with the scene in Panama City. Development has transformed it into an architectural showcase of towers in a myriad shapes and colors. Panama City also retains reminders of its Colonial past. “Panama Viejo” (Old Panama) is the first Spanish city on the Pacific coast of the Americas, founded in 1519. From this location expeditions embarked which conquered the powerful Inca Empire. The city was sacked in 1671 and its ruins provide only a hint of
its former grandeur. Following the destruction of Panama Viejo, a new city was constructed nearby. Casco Viejo encompasses about 800 buildings in a mixture of architectural styles. Recently the ancient site of cobblestone streets has turned into a chic neighborhood where boutique hotels and trendy bars contrast with crumbled remains of the original setting. Other smaller cities offer their own attractions. Colon is Panama’s major port; La Palma is surrounded by undisturbed nature; and Santiago and Portobelo are treasure troves of graceful colonial architecture. Then there’s the canal which, after more than a century, continues to intrigue those who visit the waterway. Its route follows a trail that indigenous people used to cross the isthmus. An effort by the French to build a canal spanning the 50-mile land bridge in the late 19 century was doomed by bad planning, illnesses and other challenges. The task was completed by U.S. engineers and workers, and the first ship traversed the channel in 1914. Today some 15,000 vessels make the voyage each year, passing through three sets of locks that lift them a total of 85 feet. New, wider locks which opened for traffic in 2016 can accommodate most of the
largest freight and container ships afloat, some of which squeeze through with inches to spare on each side. A man who swam through the canal as a stunt in 1926 was charged 36 cents. Today the toll for most ships that use the older locks ranges from $200,000 to $300,00, and the average for vessels that pass through the new locks is about $500,000. However shipping companies can save up to 10 times that much by eliminating the long inter-ocean journey around the tip of South America. Visitors seeking a first-hand experience may board a tourist boat, which traverses part of the Canal. Given its location as the last link in the land bridge connecting North and South America to emerge from the sea, the isthmus of Panama has played a major role in the world’s biodiversity. It enabled migration in both directions, and its varied terrain provides a welcome environment, which prompts many species to stay. Jaguars, ocelots and panthers are among big cats that make Panama their home. Aptly named sloths lead their sedentary lives hanging upside down from branches of trees through which squirrel, spider and other monkeys swing. Crocodiles sun themselves on river banks, and killer and
humpback whales, sharks and bottlenose dolphins find the reefs off both coastlines to their liking. During a cruise in the Gamboa Rainforest Preserve, I saw crocodiles and iguanas dozing in the sun. Tamarin and howler monkeys peered at me from treetops, while braver whitefaced capuchins swung down to the front of the small boat
to peel and devour bananas I placed there. Panama also is one of the best birding sites in the world, with more species than are found in Europe and North America combined. Resident populations include parrots, toucans, macaws and the harpy eagle — the national bird of Panama. From animal life to archaeological treasures, enticing
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Lucas Allen (Marvel Studios) “Avengers: Endgame” wraps up the 11-year journey of the Marvel Cinematic Universe centering around the Infinity Stones. There are a lot of things in those movies that comic book fans understood more than the regular crowd. But the very devoted followers from both sides will feel rewarded from experiencing a culmination of different stories packed into one giant conclusion. Once again, directors Anthony and Joe Russo deliver
‘Avengers: Endgame’ many satisfying moments that’s full of emotions. Five years after the devastating ending to “Avengers: Infinity War,” the remaining Avengers are trying to move on as much as the rest of the remaining half of the universe is also trying to figure out how to undo what Thanos (Josh Brolin) did. Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) is happily married to Pepper Potts (Gwyneth Paltrow) and has a daughter, while Captain America (Chris Evans) and Thor (Chris Hemsworth) are still haunted by the loss. Eventually, Ant-Man (Paul Rudd) introduces the idea of using quantum physics to travel to different parts in time and prevent Thanos from getting the stones. Together with Hulk (Mark Ruffalo), Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson), Hawkeye (Jeremy Renner), War Machine (Don Cheadle), Nebula (Karen Gillan) and
Rocket (Bradley Cooper) they undergo their greatest challenge yet. Although they’ve planned it all out as carefully as possible, they don’t realize the shocking twists and turns that could cause more damage to their world. For those concerned about the movie’s threehour runtime, the movie packs enough drama, comedy, action and thrills that there’s rarely a boring moment to be found. The story itself is never boring as it gives fans a chance to see the MCU in a whole new light through past films and setups for future titles. It definitely has that epic feel that grabs you from the first scene and doesn’t let go. It’s no doubt that this movie handles both characters and emotion much better than “Infinity War.” The only thing about the story that can be confusing is
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Pettengill Academy holding National Cancer Survivors a Military Care Package Drive Day celebration June 9 LEWISTON — During the month of May, Pettengill Academy is launching the PAO program (Pettengill Academy Outreach) by holding a drive to collect supplies to send to one of the local military troops serving overseas. A box will be set up in Pettengill Academy’s Lobby between May 1st - 31st for people to drop off items to be included in the package. Pettengill Academy values the community that supports them and want to ensure that the company continues to give back to them. The launch of PAO
will ensure that Pettengill Academy accomplishes this Company mission. “ If it wasn’t for the support of the community, Pettengill Academy would not be where we are today. We are proud to be able to give back.” - Chantel and Zack Pettengill, Founder Pettengill Academy has chosen to do a military care package drive as it’s first action as many of our families have sacrificed their time with family to fight for our freedom and it is important to show support and appreciation for
these sacrifices. Members of the community, who would like to help by donating items for the care package, can drop items off at Pettengill Academy, 1 Atlantis Way, Lewiston. Monday- Friday 9-5:30. For any questions please contact Zack Pettengill at 207-241-0046 or zack@pettengillacademy. com. Pettengill Academy is an Early Learning Child Care, located at 1 Atlantis Way in Lewiston. PA serves students 6 weeks to 12 year olds. www.pettengillacademy.com.
LEAP Stone Soup Community Garden plots available FARMINGTON — LEAP announces availability of community garden plots in Farmington. Stone Soup Gardens is once again offering plots to community members who either have no space of their own for a garden or prefer to work with a laid out, tilled and fertilized plot. There is also limited
availability for accessible raised beds for individuals with physical limitations. Individuals interested in a garden plot or a raised bed should contact Deelight Zitzelberger at 207-8604126. Deadline is Friday, May 10. LEAP is a local non-profit residential service provider who strives to em-
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LA Metro Chamber Business After Hours at the Maine State Building May 16 POLAND — The LA Metro Chamber will host Business After Hours at the Maine State Building Thursday, May 16, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Poland Spring Resort, 640 Maine St. A visit to the Maine State Building begins with an overwhelming feeling of disbelief that in the late 19th century such a magnificent building could be built with materials sent from Maine to Chicago and then later moved back to Poland Spring by train and ox cart. The Maine State Building was originally built in 1893 for the Chicago World’s Fair,
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LEWISTON — In conjunction with National Cancer Survivors Day, the Dempsey Center will host a celebratory event Thursday, June 6, from 5 to 7 p.m. Open to anyone who has been impacted by cancer, this event is a chance to enjoy light re-
freshments, music and conversation while connecting with other cancer survivors and caregivers. The theme of the event is “Survivors Rock.” Anyone who plans to attend should RSVP by calling the Dempsey Center in Lewiston at 207-
795-8250. A similar event is being held at the South Portland location at the same time. With locations in Lewiston and South Portland, the Dempsey Center provides services that ease the side effects of cancer and cancer treatment.
Grange will hold annual seedings, bake sale in May VIENNA — Members of the Mill Stream Grange will hold the annual seedlings and bake sale Saturday, May 18, from 8 a.m. to noon and Sunday, May 19, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The sale will feature a wide variety of flower and
vegetable seedlings, hanging baskets, perennials and annuals ready to plant in your garden. Delicious foods — both sweet and savory — will be available for purchase and include casseroles, lasa-
gna, spaghetti, baked beans and other delights, as well as home-baked pies, cakes, cookies and assorted goodies for dessert. All proceeds benefit Mill Stream Grange; the sale is indoors.
Tips to keep conflicts with Maine black bears at bay AUGUSTA — Maine has the largest population of black bears in the lower 48 states, and they’re most active April through November. When natural foods is scarce, especially in the spring or dry summers, bears will venture into backyards in search of easily accessible food such as bird feeders, garbage, grills and pet food. While hundreds of conflicts between bears and people are reported each year in Maine, many can be prevented by removing or securing common bear attractants. Removing food sources will also limit other backyard visitors, like raccoons and skunks. The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife offer these steps to keep black bear conflicts at bay:
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• NEVER LEAVE PET FOOD OUTDOORS: Feed pets indoors when possible. If you must feed pets outside, feed in single portions and remove food and bowls after feeding.
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Susan L. Curtis Foundation hires new executive director and elects new board chair PORTLAND — The Board of Trustees recently welcomed Kathryn R. Pierce as executive director. She holds a master's degree in public administration from the Fels Institute of Government at the University of Pennsylvania. A strong advocate for collaboration as a necessary step toward solving any social sector issue, Pierce brings substantial experience in developing strategic partnerships to maximize mission impact, as well as knowledge of nonprofit strategy and capacity building from
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Chewonki nature program at Norridgewock library May 18 NORRIDGEWOCK — The Norridgewock Library will sponsor a Chewonki Nature Program — “The Balance of Nature: PREDATORS” — Saturday, May 18, at 1 p.m.. at the Grange Hall, 9 Mercer Road. The one hour nature program for kids eight and older and adults includes a slide presentation, nature table, mounted coyote and several live animals. The brave will have an opportunity to “pet” an animal as well. The program is free, and seating is limited to 75. Advance tickets are available at the library and town office.
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Four CMCC students named to All-Maine Academic Team AUBURN — Four students from Central Maine Community College are among 20 Maine community college students named to the 2019 All-Maine Academic Team. The students were selected in recognition of outstanding academic achievement, leadership and service. The CMCC students receiving the award, which includes a $500 scholarship from the Maine Community College
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Hayes earned President’s Honors last fall in the precision machining technology program. He works at Knox Machine in Warren, where he operates large CNC machines that makes electrical turbine parts. As an honors student in the graphic communications program, Sheikh has found an outlet for developing her creative passion for photography and graphic art. She hopes to work in print media.
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MAINE NEWS CALENDAR MAY May 10 — Reception for guest artist Larissa Davis, 5-7 p.m., Gallery 302, 112 Main St., Bridgton. Free, open to public, 207-647-2787, gallery302.com. May 10 — Recetion for Oxford Hills district student artists, sponsored by Western Maine Art Group, 6-8 p.m., Matolcsy Art Center, 480 Main St., Nortway, free, open to public, westernmaineartgroup.org. May 10 — Piano Series Recital by Henry Kramer, 7 p.m., Gendron Franco Center, 46 Cedar S., Lewiston, 207-689-2000. May 10 — David Mallett performance, May 10, 7:30 p.m., Old South Church, 235 Main St, Farmington 207491-5919. May 11 — Eunice Farnsworth-Ruth Heald Cragin Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution meeting and program about “Seven Women of the Revolution,” selectmen’s meeting room, Old Point School, 108 Old Point Ave., Skowhegan, 207-474-6900. May 11 — Open house for those interested in certified nursing assistant program, 9 a.m.-noon, Maine Veterans Home, 310 Cony Road, Augusta,207-622-2454 or visit https://www.facebook. com/WesternMaineCommunityAction/ or https://wmca. org/. May 11 — Hartford Heritage Society annual plant sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., J & O Irish Museum, Main Street, Route 140, Hartford, 207-597-2270. May 11 — Hope Day Celebration, 10 a.m. to noon, Rangeley Wellness Pavilion, 25 Dallas Hill Road, Rangeley, 207-670-5236. May 11 — Exihibition of Oxford Hills district students artwork, noon-3 p.m., Matolcsy Art Center, 480 Main St., Norway, free, open to the public, westernmaineartgroup.org. May 11 — Jessie Stevens, owner of Sy's Trees, discusses growing exotic fruit, 1:30 p.m. Hiram Historial Society, Great Ossipee Museum, 20 Historical Ridge, Hiram village, free, open to the public, business meeting 1 p.m. May 11 — Minot United Methodist Church bean and casserole supper, 5-6 p.m., corner of Route 121 and Empire Road, Minot, $7, $5 for 7-12; under 7 free. May 11 — 'Remembering Tom Rowe' concert, 7:30 p.m. First Universalist Church of Auburn, 169 Pleasant St., Auburn, tickets required, 207-783-0461. May 12 — Cabot Mill Antiques Victorian Mother’s Day Tea, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., 14 Maine St., Brunswick, 207-725-2855 May 15 — SCORE Oxford Hills social media workshop, "Hashtagging Bravely on Instagram,"free, 9:30 a.m.-noon, Oxford Hills School District Building, 232 Main St. oxfordhills.score. org, ali.simpson@scorevolunteer.org. May 16 — "The Outermost House: A Year of Life
on the Great Beach of Cape Cod,” by Henry Beston 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. May 17 — Gardiner ArtWalk, 5-8 p.m., downtown Gardiner, free, open to public, Facebook. May 18 — Skowhegan Class of 1963 breakfast, 9 a.m., Wentworth's Country Diner, 347 Waterville Road, Norridgewock, 207-8580946. May 18 — Kennebec Historical Society Spring Book Sale, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., 107 Winthrop St., 207-6227718. May 18 — Second annual Bowdoin Community Dayl; 5K run/walk 9 a.m., 8 a.m. registration, $5 13 and under, $10 14 and up; 10 a.m.-2 p.m., community day events, free, open to public, vendors, activities, Bowdoin Central School, 1460 Main St. Free bus tour of town at 10:30 a.m. To volunteer, contact Angela Wheeler at wheelera@link75.org or 207-6665779. May 18 — Norridgewock library-sponsored Chewonki nature program (free, seating limited to 75, advance tickets at library and town office), 1 p.m., Grange Hall, 9 Mercer Road, Norridgewock. May 18 — Annual spring sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.,Congregational Church of East Sumner, 50 Main St., Rte. 219, East Sumner, 207-3882263 or 207-388-2667. May 18 — Putt 4 Cass, fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid-Maine, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Gifford’s Famous Ice Cream & Mini Golf, Silver Street, Waterville, for teams, walk-ins allowed day of event for $20 donation, register team, sponsor, volunteer, 207-5924616, mae@bbbsmidmaine. org, www.bbbsmidmaine. org. May 18 — Open house for artists, artisans at new maker space, Hartley Block, 155 Lisbon St., Lewiston, 1-4 p.m., must register lametrochamber.com, 207783-2249. May 18 — North Turner Union Presbyterian Church ham supper, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.,GAR Hall, Howes Corner Road, North Turner, 207-364-8808. May 18, 19 — Norway-Paris Fish and Game Assn. 6th annual Gun, Sportman and Crafter Show, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Oxford Fairgrounds, Pottle Road, Oxford, NPFG.org.\ May 18, 19 — Seedling and bake sale, Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon, Sunday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m, indoors, Mill Stream Grange, Route 41, Vienna. May 19 — Franklin County Fiddlers annual spring concert, 7 p.m., presentation forum at Mt. Blue High School. May 22 — The F.A.V.O.R. (Friends Advocating for Vassalboro’s Older Residents) Senior Services Fair, noon to 3 p.m., St.
Bridget Center, 864 Main St., Vassalboro, 207 872 2826 May 23 — Short Folks For Hope Foundation Open House, 5:30-7:30 p.m., 4 Western Ave. South Paris (Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce building), light refreshments and door prize giveaways, www.shortfolks. org. May 24 — Concerts for a Cause featuring DuoDuo, 7:30 p.m., First Universalist Church of Auburn, 169 Pleasant St., (enter on Spring Street), Auburn, 207-7830461. May 25 — Short Folks For Hope Foundation Super Saturday family fun event, 11 a.m.-3 p.m,., Longley Square, Main Street, Norway; free, open to public, www.shortfolks.org. May 25 — New Sharon Methodist Church public supper, 5-6:30 P.M., 18 Starks Road, $9 for adults. May 26 — Rangeley RuKaBi Race (run, kayak, bike), 10 a.m., registration 9:15-9:15 a.m., individuals or teams, deadline if need rental equipment is May 13, 207-864-5571, karen@ rangeleymaine.com, 207864-3055, lindsay@rangeleyhealthandwellness.com. May 27 — Art in the Park show, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday, Edward Little Park, with 2 p.m. awards ceremony, vendors, more. www.auburn150. com/artshow, 207-782- 5118. May 27 — Monmouth American Legion Post 204 Memorial Day Ceremony, 11 a.m., center of Monmouth. May 28 — Center for Wildlife's "Owls: Silent Hunters of the Night," Tuesday, 6 p.m., Topsham Public Library, 25 Foreside Road, 207-725-1727. May 30 — L-A Optimist Club and Auburn Police Department Bike Safety Day, 4 p.m., PAL Center Complex, 24 Chestnut St., Auburn, 207-333-6650, ext. 2041. May 31 — Rangeley Community Chorus spring concert, 7 p.m., RFA Lakeside Theater, Rangeley, 207-864-5000.
JUNE June 3 — Deadline to submit to Aug. 12-Sept. 7 29th annual Maine Open Juried Art Show, Sterrs Gallery in Common Street Arts, commonstreetarts.com. June 7-8 — Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trustl Rangeley Birding Festival, www. rlt.org, 207-680-0611. June 8 — Heywood Club neighborhood yard sale, rain or shine, beginning at 8 a.m., along Pleasant Street, Crockett Ridge, Round the Pond Road and Millettville, Norway, 207-461-2334, 207743-5150. June 8 — Fight Back 5k fun run/walk in memory of Fred Washer, 8:30 a.m., Norway Fire Department, benefits Blisters for Sisters and Misters, Dempsey Challenge, register online http:// www.running4free.com/. June 8 — Eunice Farnsworth-Ruth Heald Cragin Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution flag folding ceremony
and planting of perennials, Sundial Memorial Garden, 10 a.m., Coburn Park, 419 Water St., Skowhegan. June 11 — Community conversation about civil discourse, facilitated by Mark Hews, Maine Revives Civility, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Hubbard Free Library, 115 Second St., Hallowell, 207-622-6582. June 15 — Off the Hill Band, with Donna Whittemore, 7-11 p.m. Embden Community Center, 797 Embden Pond Road, $10, 207-566-7302.
MONTHLY MEETINGS AUBURN: Androscoggin County Republican Committee, second Thursday every month, Auburn City Hall. 207-576-9096. BUCKFIELD: The Jones Dance Band, 7-10 p.m. every Saturday, Buckfield Masonic Hall, 4 High St., $5 donationm Facebook page The Jones Dance Band Playing in Buckfield. 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, 207-649-1238. 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, Community Hall, 292 Oxford Road, 207539-4368. 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.
of July, Labor Day. Free admission. 207-500-2402, ab1yy@outlook.com. 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/kennebec-beekeepers. 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 & fourth Sundays of the month, Embden Community Center, 797 Embden Pond Road, admission by donation, kitchen is open, 207-566-7302. Embden Community Center public suppers, second Saturday of the month except December, 5 p.m. $8, $4 for under 12, 207-566-7302. FAYETTE: The Coffee Break, social gathering, weekly 10:30 a.m. Thursdays (beginning Oct. 4), Underwood Library, 2006 Main St. 207-685-3778, faylib@ faytte.lib.me.us. FARMINGTON: Farmington Rotary, 7 a.m. Thursdays, North Dining Hall, UMF campus. GREENE: Morse Memorial Library book discussion, third Thursday of the month, every other month beginning in January; 2 p.m. January, November; 5:30 p.m. March, May, July, September. Attend any or all, comment on Facebook, 105 Main St., 207-946-5544, www.morse.lib.me.us.
OXFORD: Oxford Hills Business After Hours, first Thursday of the month, 5:30 to 7 p.m., venue changes, 207-7432281.
WATERVILLE: Downtown Waterville Farmers Market, 2-6 p.m. Thursday until Thursday before Thanksgiving, Riverwalk at Head of Falls.
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.
RANDOLPH: Prayer Shawl Ministry knitting/ crocheting group, weekly, 9-10:30 a.m., Wednesdays, Randolph United Methodist Church, 16 Asbury St., 207767-3024.
JAY: Jay Historical Society 10 a.m.-4 p.m. second, fourth Saturday of the month May-September; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. three consective holiday days Memorial Day, Fourth
SABATTUS: Sabattus Rec Club Running Program, weekly 6 p.m. Wednesdays, meets in front of Mixer’s parking lot, Sabattus Road,
all ages/abilities,running@ sabattusrec.com, Sabattus Rec Club Running Program Facebook.
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April 27, May 25 — New Sharon United Methodist Church, at 18 Starks Rd., has scheduled Saturday night public suppers from 5 to 6:30 p.m. and the price is $9 for adults. May 4-June 14 — Larissa Davis exhibition, Gallery 302, 112 Main St., Bridgton, 207-647-2787, gallery302. com. May 10, 31 — 'Movie Nights,' at the Gardiner Public Library, 6 p.m., 152 Water St., Gardiner, 207-582-3312. June 7, 14 — 'Movie Nights,' at the Gardiner Public Library, 6 p.m., 152 Water St., Gardiner, 207-582-3312. June 19-26 — Lisbon Sunshine Hill Neighbors Seniors, Lisbon Parks and Recreation Dept. bus trip to Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, cost includes lodging, some meals, despoist required, www.lisbonme.org/ parks-recreation, 207-3530646, 207-353-2289. June 21-July 27 — "Striped" exhibition, Harlow Gallery, 100 Water St., Hallowell, noon-6 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, 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. Oct. 11-21 — Lisbon Sunshine Hill Neighbors Seniors, Lisbon Parks and Recreation Dept. bus trip to Branson, Missouri, cost includes lodging, some meals, despoist required, www.lisbonme.org/ parks-recreation, 207-3530646, 207-353-2289. CANCELLATIONS None listed. POSTPONEMENTS None listed. If you are hosting a free community event and would like it added to our calendar, please email your details to mainenews@turnerpublishing.net and include: Date of event; name of event; time of event; venue location; town; contact phone number. Late submissions may not be published. Emailed events are processed faster. If your event has a fee for entry and you would like to advertise your event for $1 a word or to place an ad, email advertising@turnerpublishing. net. Call 207-225-2076 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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‘Veterans Hill’ will be home to American flags for one week LIVERMORE FALLS — The George Bunten American Legion Post 10 will again place flags on “Veterans Hill” Thursday, May 23; flags will remain until May 31. After the week of display, the flags will be available Sunday, June 2, from 9 to 11 a.m. at Post 10, if the person or organization would like to keep the flags for a keepsake.
Donation for flags in honor of or in memory of a veteran will be taken until May 31. This “Mass of Flags” — on what will be called for one week “Veterans Hill” — will be placed on the hillside between Park Street and the RSU 73 administrative office located just off Park Street. The 12” X 18” American flags will be placed, for a donation of $5 each, by mem-
bers of Post 10. Checks made out to “George Bunten Post 10” may be sent directly to legion post at 17 Reynolds Ave., Livermore Falls ME 04254. Indicate on the check itself or in a note attached to the check/cash “In honor of NAME of veteran” or “In memory of NAME of veteran.” For more information, call 207-897-4139.
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Lauren Rafferty - Salutatorian is the daughter of Leonard & Shawna Rafferty of North Anson. Lauren will be attending KVCC for the Medical Assistant Program.
Makayla Vicneire is the daughter of Paul & Heidi Vicneire of Embden. Makayla will be attending the University of Southern Maine enrolled in their Biology Program.
Lilyana Aloes is the daughter of Charity Fletcher of North Anson and Charles Aloes of Solon. Lilyana will be attending the University of Maine at Augusta for the Dental Hygiene Program.
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Lindsay Lesperance is the daughter of Tracy Taylor of Embden and Sean Lesperance of North Anson. Lindsay will be attending KVCC for their nursing program and then on to UMA for her Bachelors Degree.
Sidney Small is the daughter of Christopher Small of North Anson and Jaime Miller of Skowhegan. Sidney will be attending Husson University in the Exercise Science and Physical Therapy Program.
Madolynn Hughes is the daughter of Dulcie Welch of North Anson. Madolynn will be attending KVCC in their Radiology Technician Program.
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Lillian Johnson - Valedictorian is the daughter of Wayne & Kim Johnson of Solon. Lillian will be attending the University of Maine at Farmington majoring in Secondary Education.
Chantel Whittemore is the daughter of Darren Whittemore of Solon. Chantel will be attending Husson University in the Pharmacy Program.
Brody Miller is the son of Blaine & Missy Miller of Embden. Brody will be attending the University of Maine at Orono for their Civil Engineering Program.
Lauren Chestnut is the daughter of Shannon Tingley of North Anson and Jerry Chestnut of Madison. Lauren will be attending the University of New England for the Dental Hygiene Program.
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Address: When my daughter was 3 and my son was 5 I had brought them in the bathroom. In the toilet was a huge bunch of white and blue gunk. I asked them, “Do you know what this is?” My son said. “No, Mama”, he was always sincere. The 3 yr old, she was never sincere, said no also, with a 3 yr old guilty face. A few minutes later my
daughter said, “Know what Mama? That stuff really looks like Aim toothpaste doesn’t it?” I left he room and laughed all day long! — Marie Casey, Belgrade ME Little Ethan was Xmas shopping with Mammy and he found a coffee mug for he Memere that spelled Grandma. Later Mammy found one that
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McDonalds, of Wilton, recognized at State House for volunteer service
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Kathleen “Kitty” and Alvin “Mac” McDonald of Wilton were presented with a legislative sentiment at the Maine State House April 18, recognizing decades of volunteer service to their community. The two have spent thousands of hours volunteering in Wilton and the surrounding communities at the local food pantry, Franklin Memorial Hospital and Wilton United Methodist Church. Together, the McDonalds have served more than 1,000 families with the food pantry and they have volunteered more than 12,000 hours at Franklin Memorial Hospital. Pictured are, from left, State Rep. Randy Hall, R-Wilton; Alvin McDonald, Kathleen McDonald, Sen. Russell Black, R-Franklin.
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identify their catch. It was all possible because of the generosity of our membership and community.” RLHT will offer February and April sessions
again in 2020. To learn more about EcoVenture or other RLHT programs visit rlht.org. About Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust The Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust maintains traditional public access of over
14000 acres of conservation land for recreation, education, and scientific study. They operate EcoVenture Youth Camp, Headwaters Lake Protection Program, and offer remote and traditional camping through Cupsuptic Lake Park & Campground.
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EV Campers, Learn About Watershed Health
