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Churchill to retire as head of WMH, Stephens FARMINGTON — Timothy A. Churchill, a veteran hospital executive who has led Western Maine Health and OUNTAIN Stephens Memorial Hospital ESSENGER for more than two decades, has announced his retirement effective Jan. 1, 2020. INDEX With the announcement, Weather................................ 3 Churchill, who also serves as Blues Classifieds.................... 4 president of Franklin ComCalendar............................... 5 munity Health Network in Property of the week............. 8 Farmington, draws to a close Community Directory............ 9 a successful career in health Kids’ Corner......................... 10 care leadership spanning four Postings.............................. 11 Movie Review ...................... 13 decades, the health system said in a news release. “This community has been FEATURE extraordinarily fortunate to ARTICLES have a leader of Tim’s caliber Rangeley Birding Festival......... 6 overseeing the delivery of Make front door pop world-class healthcare right Spring and Summer................. 7 here in Norway,” said Tom RFA summer camps................ 8 Morton, chairman of WestDugout Bar & Grill................. 12 Rangeley Lakes Heritage...... 15 ern Maine Health’s Board. “Tim creates an environment where people are excited to come to work every day and Imagine The Difference You Can Make make a difference in the lives of our patients and the larger community.” Churchill, who has been the leader of Western Maine FREE TOWING Health in Norway, for 23 TAX DEDUCTIBLE years, was named interim Help Prevent Blindness leader of Franklin CommuGet A Vision Screening Annually nity Health Network in 2016. About A FREE 3of Day 2018, the In Ask February Vacation Voucher To Over 20 Destinations!!! FCHN board made Churchill its president on a permanent basis, sharing him with Western Maine. “I am going to miss this incredible team here at Western Maine Health,” said Churchill. “They, along with their colleagues at FCHN, put their patients and their communiSEE THE RIVERBEND ties first, and it really shows. FIBERGLASS FABRICATIONS I’ve been very fortunate.” AND REPAIRS AD Before stepping in as ON PAGE 7. FCHN’s leader in 2016,
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Churchill was the president of Western Maine Health and its flagship, Stephens Memorial Hospital, since 1996. Before that, he held various executive posts in the health care industry dating back to the 1980s. His first leadership role was as CEO of St. Joseph’s Hospital in Philadelphia in the early 1990s. He has also served as president of the Osteopathic Medical Center of Philadelphia and president of Windber Medical Center in Windber, Penn. Born in Lewiston and raised in Waterville, he holds an MBA from the University of Maine and a bachelor’s degree from King’s College in Pennsylvania. “As a leader, Tim has set the standard across our system,” said Rich Petersen, president of MaineHealth. “This is especially true when it comes to attracting and retaining topnotch physicians and other team members. People really enjoy working for the organizations he leads.” Morton said that his board, in consultation with leadership at MaineHealth, has decided to replace Churchill with a president who will oversee just WMH. He said this does not diminish the value of working cooperatively with FCHN and other MaineHealth organizations, but overseeing both organizations is a job few executives could be expected to tackle. “There is a lot to be gained from working cooperatively with a regional partner like FCHN, and that work should continue,” said Morton. “But straddling Norway and Farm-
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Timothy A. Churchill, who has led Western Maine Health and Stephens Memorial Hospital for more than 20 years, has also overseen Franklin Community Health Network in Farmington since 2016. He will retire at the end of the year. ington as a leader is challenging from a geographical perspective, and we think it makes sense for Tim’s replacements to put a focus on just one location.” Morton said his board will form a search committee by April 30, and that they hope to hire a new president by the end of the calendar year.
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Maine Arts + Culture Day to be held held April 22 at State House AUGUSTA — The Maine Arts Commission will host Arts + Culture Day at the Maine State House, Monday, April 22. The public is invited to the Maine State House Hall of Flags from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. to celebrate Maine’s cultural sector and to help increase awareness for the arts in Maine. “We are extremely excited to connect the arts and culture sector of our state with policy makers in Augusta,” said Julie Richard, executive director of the Maine Arts Commission. “It is so important that our elected officials hear the impactful stories of our artists, arts organizations and arts educators from them directly. The arts are such an important economic driver in our state
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and this work changes lives. We want this day to be a celebration of the sector.” Arts + Culture Day is presented in partnership with ArtsEngageME, the advocacy and support organization for the Maine Arts Commission. Arts + Culture Day will consist of two primary offerings; an area for arts organizations to provide informational tables and an area for presentations and performances. The morning opens with an assembly of artists and arts organizations gath-
ering around informational tables. Food and beverages will be provided. Opening remarks and presentations will commence at 10 a.m. The program will include performances by the Pineland Fiddlers, musicians from the Bangor Symphony Orchestra, readings by Maine Poet Laureate Stuart Kestenbaum, plus more. Speaker will include state legislators, policy makers, students and others. Arts + Culture Day is an opportunity for the public to strengthen relationships be-
tween arts leaders and public officials and to discuss policy improvements to Maine’s cultural landscape. “We are happy to be partnering in this event,” said Larry Rubinstein, board president of ArtsEngageME. “Maine is an incredibly creative source of the arts in our nation with great additions in every area of creativity to the American scene. We look forward to presenting the arts to our state’s policy leaders.” In addition to the day’s festivities, staff members
from New England Foundation for the Arts will conduct a professional development workshop in the Maine State Library at 12:30 p.m. following the Arts + Culture Day festivities. NEFA staff will present a live demo of its online directory CreativeGround, highlighting its value as a promotional tool, search/ exploration engine, and tie-ins with NEFA’s grants programs. Attendees are walked through the front and back end of the direc-
tory and given tips for ways to make their profile stand out. The CreativeGround workshop is free, but tickets are limited to 20 attendees. Register here for the CreativeGround workshop. To learn more about ArtsEngageME, the Maine Arts Commission, and the agency’s Cultural Plan, events, news, and programming visit www.MaineArts. com; follow the agency on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, or contact the Commission at 207-287-2724.
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MAINE NEWS CALENDAR APRIL April 19 — The Table's Good Friday Simple Service, 6 to 8 p.m., Norway Grange, 15 Whitman St, Norway, 207-461-3093. April 19, 20 — Tommy's Feral Feline Friends bake sale, bottle drive, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., old office of Sabattus Street Self Storage, 1434 Sabattus St., Lewiston, normblais39@yahoo. com, Tommy's Feral Feline Friends on Facebook, or www.tommysferalfelinefriends.com. April 19-21 — Casco Village Church United Church of Christ Holy Week, 10 a.m. Palm/Passion Sunday, April 14; 4 p.m. April 14 "Jesus Christ Superstar" shown in the Great Hall; Thursday, April 18, Maundy Thursday Service; Friday, April 19, the Good Friday 16-mile Hunger Walk begins at 5:30 a.m; Holy Saturday Vigil begins atnoon on Friday, April 19, and continue until Saturday, April 20; Sunday, April 21, daybreak service 6:30 a.m., 7 a.m. Easter breakfast; 10:00 a.m. worship service. April 19-21 — Raymond village Community Church Holy Week services, events; 17 Main St., Palm Sunday Service 10 a.m. April 14; 7 p.m. candlelight Tenebrae ("Shadows") service April 18; church open to everyone for quiet meditation and reflection on Good Friday, April 19 between noon and 3 p.m.; 10 a.m. Easter celebration service, April 21; nancy1@maine.rr.com, 207655-7749. April 19, 21 — Evangelist Wendell Calder and Gospel music group The Hyssongs Kennebec Valley Baptist Church, Marston Road., 7 p.m. Good Friday service, 9:45 a.m. Easter Sunday Sunday School, 11 a.m. worship. Open to public, nursery services provided, all services are signed for the hearing impaired, 207-8727021, bkennebecvalley@ roadrunner.com or church Facebook page. April 20 — Community Recycling Day, tire, televisions, printers, cellphones, eye glasses, documents to be shredded, and more, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Community Credit Union, 40 Stanley St., Auburn, free, open to public, www.communitycreditunion. com. April 20 — Rummage sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Oakland United Baptist Church, 45 Church St., Oakland, 207-465-7828. April 20 — Rangeley Lakes Chamber of Commerce and Rangeley Health and Wellness host Best Dog on Earth Day (a celebration of dogs and Earth Day), Fun Walk/Run registration starting at 9:15 a.m., stepping off at 10 a.m.; for details, call 207-864-5571. April 20 — Randolph United Methodist Church Easter egg hunt, 2 p.m., refreshments, at the church, 16 Asbury St., 207-582-5188. April 20 — Teacher's Lounge Mafia, 7 p.m. Treat
Memorial Library, 56 Main St., Livermore Falles, family friendly show to benefit new computers and children's programming, $9, snacks for $1, 50/50 raffle, tickets from canceled October show will be honored, Facebook and Twitter @TreatMemLibrary. April 20 — Maine Event Comedy show featuring Brian Brinegar with Janet McNamara, Corey Saunders and Andrew Della Volpe, Johnson Hall Performing Arts Center, 7:30 p.m.., 207582-7144 April 22 — Maine Arts Commission will host Arts + Culture Day, 9-11:30 a.m. Maine State House, Augusta, professional development workshop 12:30 p.m. Maine State Library, 230 State St., workshop free, limited to 20 attendees, www.MaineArts. com; 207-287-2724. April 22 — Earth Day Volunteer Cleanup, 1-3 p.m., meeting at Pierce House, 204 Main S., Farmington, 207778-2200. April 22 — L-A Metro Chamber of Commerce "Tourism 101," 3-6 p.m., free, registration required, Central Maine Community College, 1250 Turner St., www.LAMetroChamber. com, 207-783-2249. April 22 — Loon Echo Land Trust Earth Day hike to simmit of Bald Pate Mountain, 5 to 7 p.m., family and dog friendly, www.lelt.org, Facebook, 207-647-4352. 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 23 — “Cobbosseecontee: On the Edge of Restoration,” 6 to 7:30 p.m., Gardiner Public Library, 152 Water St., Gardiner, 207-5820213. April 25 — Meditation and focused breathing workshop, 5-7 p.m. Waterville Public Library, 73 Elm st., Waterville, free, registration required, https://guided-meditation-focused-breathing. eventbrite.com. April 25 — "The Sound of a Wild Snail Eating,” by Elisabeth Tova Bailey 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 26 — The Table's annual clothing giveaway scheduled for Saturday, April 27, 8 a.m. to noon, Norway Grange, 15 Whitman St, Norway, 207-461-3093. April 26 — Order deadline for Androscoggin Valley Soil and Water Conservation District Plant Sale; pickup is 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, May 18, Whiting Farm, 876 Summer St., order form at 207-753-5377, districtmanager@androscogginswcd. org. Pickup rain date is Sunday, May 19. April 26 — Readfield History Walk, Walker Road, 10 a.m., 41 Walker Road, no fee or registration, 207-4419184, crossings4u@gmail. com, readfieldhistorywalks.
blogspot.com. April 26, 27 — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bath/ Brunswick now taking registrations for Bowl for Kids' Sake, Yankee Lanes, Brunswick, 207-729-7736. April 27 — American Legion Post 181 indoor yard sale, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., 235 Plains Road, Litchfield, 207624-2802. April 27 — Loon Echo Land Trust sring trail work on Ledges Trail on Pleasant Mountain, meet at trailhead at 8:45 a.m. Free, registration required 207-647-4352, stewardship@lelt.org. April 27 — Historic homes of Mechanic Falls 1 p.m. Saturday, April 27, Town Office, 108 Lewiston St., sponsored by Mechanic Falls Historical Society, 207689-7025, email nancylpetersons@gmail.com. April 27 — Earth Day event, "Protecting Our Species," 1-4 p.m. Ricker Memorial Library, Poland, speakers, displays, refreshments. April 27 — Loon Echo Land Trust Paint Night, 3-7 p.m., Paint the Town in Harrison $40 includes materials and instruction to paint “Maine Paradise” as well as a donation to LELT, BYOB, snacks provided, register www.painthtetownwithme. com. April 27 — Rural Community Action Ministry’s eighth annual Auction for Action, 6 p.m., Boofy Quimby Memorial Center, Route 219 (Howes Corner Road), North Turner, 207-524-5095. April 27 — New Sharon Methodist Church public supper, 5-6:30 P.M., 18 Starks Road, $9 for adults. 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 800-273-5200 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. April 28 — Maine State Grange fourth annual variety show, 3 p.m., Topsham Grange, 47 Pleasant St., Topsham, meseve1965@ gmail.com. April 28 — Augusta Symphony Orchestra spring performance of Mendelssohn, Delius, Schumann, 3 p.m., South Parish Congregational Church, 9 Church St., Augusta. April 30 — Former Maine poet laureate Wesley McNair, free, open to public, 6:30 p.m, Bailey Public Library, 39 Bowdoin St., Winthrop, 207-377-8673.
MAY May 3 — Spring Pops Concert Series, Kennebec Performing Arts Co., 7 p.m., William and Elsie Viles Auditorium, Cony High School, $8 until May 2. $10 at the door; students free, 207-3705381, kpac.board@gmail. com, Kennebec Performing Arts Co. on Facebook. May 4 — Spring Pops Concert Series, Kennebec Performing Arts Co., 7 p.m., Winthrop Performing Arts Center, Winthrop High School, $8 until May 2. $10 at the door; students free, 207-370-5381, kpac. board@gmail.com, Kennebec Performing Arts Co. on Facebook.
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, 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. OXFORD: Oxford Hills Business After Hours, first Thursday of the month, 5:30 to 7 p.m., venue changes, 207-7432281. 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/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 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, faylib@ faytte.lib.me.us. 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. RANDOLPH: Prayer Shawl Ministry knitting/ crocheting group, weekly, 9-10:30 a.m., Wednesdays, Randolph United Methodist Church, 16 Asbury St., 207767-3024. 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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March 6-April 21 — Wayne Community Church, 22 Old Winthrop Road, Wayne Lent, Easter services, activities, 207-685-3505, www.wayneumc.com. March 6-April 21 — Bridgton First Congregational Church, 33 South High St., Bridgton, Lent, Easter services, activities, www.fccbridgton.org, or visit church office 9 a.m.-noon weekdays for copy. March 29-April 24 — UMA Student Art Exhibition, 4-6 p.m. Charles Danforth Gallery, Jewett Hall, University of Maine at Augusta, gallery hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday Facebook, artsuma.com.
Through April 30 — New Portland Public Library exhibition "Black & White & Read All Over," 899 River Road, 1-3 p.m. Sunday,Thursday; 9 a.m.-noon, Tuesday, Saturday; 4-6 p.m. Wednesday; 207-628-2361, lolly66@tds.net. April 2-May 4 — "Joy of the Lens" exhibition, Crooker Gallery, Topsham Public Library, 25 Foreside Road, free, open to public, 207725-1727, www.topshamlibrary.org. April 13-19 — Waterville Public Library book sale, Fireside Room, during library's open hours, 73 Elm St., all sales by donation. April 22-May 1 — SCORE Oxford Hills will four-part QuickBooks, weekly sessions, free, registration required, 5:30-8:30 p.m., April 22, 24, 29, May 1, Norway Town Office, 19 Danforth St. Informatin and register, click here. 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 1-8 — Small Business Waterville Week, speakers, more, most events free, smallbusinesswaterville. eventbrite.com, Small Business Waterville on Facebook. 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. Aug. 12-Sept. 7 — 29th annual Maine Open Juried Art Show, Sterrs Gallery, Common Street Arts, commonstreetarts.com. 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. Publish your event for $1 a word. 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/. Email your event information 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.
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Inaugural Rangeley Birding Festival will be June 7-9 RANGELEY — Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust, along with co-sponsor Maine Audubon, will hold the inaugural Rangeley Birding Festival from June 7 to 9. The festival will honor the late John Bicknell and organizers say they plan to make it an annual event. The Rangeley Lakes region is the premier birding destination for rare and sought-after species in New England, the trust said
in a news release. Deep in the heart of Maine’s lush boreal forest, Rangeley provides a convenient hub to find northern specialties like black-backed woodpecker, spruce grouse and boreal chickadee, as well as breeding warblers including Cape May, bay-breasted and mourning. One of the trips offered — a day hike on Saddleback Mountain — will focus on Bicknell’s thrush, one of North America’s rarest and most
localized breeders. What sets the Rangeley Birding Festival apart from all others is the breeding grounds. While other festivals hope to catch birds as they migrate through, in Rangeley they’ve reached their destination and are on territory. This means that birds are more reliable and displaying different behaviors than in migration. No other festival in New England provides such convenient access to so many
boreal birds. The festival will feature highly skilled guides who are excited about sharing their knowledge of rich bird life that flourishes at the intersection of northern forest, stunning, clear lakes and the High Peaks of western Maine. Bicknell, who died in 2018, was instrumental in creating the Mingo Springs Trail and Bird Walk, and had a passion for the outdoors and deep and abiding
love for nature. For more information about the festival, the
guides and Bicknell, visit www.rlt.org or call Gina Sawin at 207-680-0611.
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A blackburnian warbler, one of the birds that may be seen during the Rangeley Birding Festival in June.
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Skowhegan Savings holds annual meeting, announces promotions HINCKLEY — Skowhegan Savings recently hosted its 149th annual meeting at Good Will-Hinckley school, with the purpose of electing new board members, corporators and reporting on the financial performance of the bank. Portland attorney Benjamin Marcus was elected to the bank’s board of directors; Shelly Lowell, community banker in the Franklin County region, was awarded the bank’s annual President’s Award for outstanding performance and her commitment to her customers. Marcus is the managing director of Drummond Woodsum, a Portland-based law firm with more than 85 attorneys in Maine and New Hampshire. He specializes in corporate and commercial law. “I look forward to working with Ben and believe that he’ll be a great addition to our board,” said Rick Anzelc, chairman of the bank’s board of directors. Marcus takes the place of retiring board member William Shay, an attorney in Skowhegan, after his 17 years of service to the board. Lowell has more than 25 years in retail and commercial banking assisting cus-
tomerswith their mortgage and business financing needs. A resident of Rangeley, she volunteers her time to the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce and serves on the board of selectmen for the Town of Rangeley. “Shelly embodies the key elements of being a community banker,” said Chris Farmer, regional vice president community banker of Franklin County. “She listens to customers’ personal and business financial needs and then strategizes creative ways to meet those needs.” Five new corporators were elected — Brian Bernatchez, managing director and financial advisor of Golden Pond Wealth Management; Lisa Landry, human resources director of Redington Fairview General Hospital; Jacques Santucci, president and managing partner of Opus Ventures and Consulting Group; Karl Strand, president and general manager of Sugarloaf; and Brad Stokes, owner of Ocuossoc Grocery and manager of Morton Furbish Insurance. Rich St. Pierre, the bank’s chief financial officer, gave an overview of the institution’s current financial posi-
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of $5.1 million. The bank invested over $87 million in loans to businesses and individuals during 2018. Rob Moody, executive
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Rangeley Community Lester Gage Painting Chorus prepares for spring Free INTERIOR/EXTERIOR Estimates - 30 Years Experience concert, seeks members RANGELEY — The Rangeley Community Chorus is beginning rehearsals for its early summer concert, “Can You Hear the People Sing?” and is welcoming new members. All that is required is a general love for singing and ability to attend most of the rehearsals, which will be held on Monday, Friday and Sundays from 6 to 7:30
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RFA summer camps open for registration RANGELEY — The Rangeley Friends of the Arts is offering three different week-long day-camps in music and drama for youth this summer at the RFA Lakeside Theater in Rangeley. July 15-19 is Drama Camp for ages 7-12, led by Anne Crump of Methuen, Mass. Crump earned a BFA in Acting from Drake University and studied at the National Theater Institute
at the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center. She has acted locally in Rangeley as well as in Farmington. The camp will meet from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. July 29- August 2 is TEEN Drama Week for ages 13-18 and is led Lindsay (MacNaughton) Hinojosa, a theater artist and educator from Brooklyn, N.Y. She holds a BFA in Drama from Syracuse University, toured the U.S. and
Canada with the Missoula Children’s Theatre and is a performer and director for the award-winning performance troupe and media company Story Pirates. The camp will meet from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. August 5-9 is RFA Music Camp for ages 8-18 for all instruments and voice with camp leader Erin Smith, music instructor at RLRS; instructor Robert Ludwig, a retired organist and
choirmaster of St. John’s in Bangor; instructor Timothy Macek, Howard University; instructor Mike Blythe: guitarist; and others. The camp will meet from 9 a.m.
to 3 p.m. each day. Each camp will have a finale performance at 1 p.m. on the last day. There is a fee for each camp; scholarships are available.
For more information, visit www.rangeleyarts.org and click on Youth Programs, Camps at the top of the page, or call the RFA at 207-864-5000.
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Salmon club battles federal listing V. Paul Reynolds There’s a worthy saying that goes like this: “Bad things happen when good men do nothing.” The Veazie Salmon Club, to its credit, is not sitting on its collective hands when it comes to the following issue. The federal government insists the declining Atlantic salmon returning to the Penobscot River must be listed as an endangered species. Granted, the Atlan-
tic salmon is in deep trouble throughout its native habitat, including maritime Canada. To warrant the listing criteria as an endangered species, the biological evidence must demonstrate that the Penobscot’s returning salmon are, indeed, native or a so-called “wild” species. The Veazie Club, which has been watching this issue closely over the years, contends there is an abundance of evidence to the contrary, that these salmon cannot be considered wild or native by any stretch of the imagination. The club is lobbying hard to convince the feds a relisting of the salmon from endangered to threatened is warranted. The club is
urging sportsmen to make phone calls and send letters to policy makers at the state and federal level. Here is an excerpt from the letter being sent to sportsmen far and wide: “Canada and other countries list the Atlantic salmon as ‘Threatened.’ For decades they have continued to allow limited cold water catch & release fishing seasons. Only Maine has been excluded from the socio-economic benefits Canada and other countries have enjoyed from catch & release Atlantic salmon fishing. For decades Atlantic salmon fishing brought commerce and international notoriety to Maine. We feel strongly a limited catch & release sea-
son with strict rules emulating our Canadian neighbors would bring positive social and economic benefits back to Maine. “At the time of listing Maine state and many federal biologists working on the salmon program in Maine (and most familiar with it) argued for the ‘Threatened’ — not ‘Endangered’ — designation but were not heeded by those in DC responsible for the listing. This does not make them bad people. They likely felt obligated to list as “Endangered” based on the language, hatchery funding loss threats, and general political climate at the time.” Nobody has ever presented a well-supported ar-
gument that the estimated mortality (two percent) from a properly executed cold water (less than 70 degrees) catch and release fishery on the Penobscot would have any measurable effect on the genetic viability or recovery potential recovery of the salmon population. In fact, the math just isn’t there to support the contention that catch & release angling has a tangible negative impact on the population. The federal U.S. Fisheries & Wildlife states a 2 percent incidental mortality by anglers cannot be tolerated. Yet, the same federal government (FERC) approves twice that mortality (five percent) at each and every hydro dam on the river annu-
ally. This defies logic! Although using the political process to pressure a change in this listing may be akin to moving a mountain, the effort is laudable and defensible. If you would like to add your two cents worth or write a letter to your senator or congressman, check out the website of the Veazie Salmon Club. 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 at 7 p.m. Sundays on The Voice of Maine News-Talk Network. He has authored three books; online purchase information is available at www.maineoutdoorpublications.
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Dugout Bar & Grill wins Best Takeout Pizza in Franklin County vote FARMINGTON — Approximately 160 voted for Best Take-out Pizza in Franklin County at the Taste of Franklin County event held April 6 at the Community Center, along with the chamber’s Business Showcase. The Dugout Bar & Grill was the winner of both categories, cheese pizza and specialty pizza out of the five businesses that participated. The event was open to any business that makes pizza in Franklin County. Social media had the information, and letters were sent to many that have online information. Also
participating were Arkay Pizza, Calzolaio Pasta Co., The Homestead Kitchen and Mosher’s Seafood and More. The competition was close by all counts. What is pizza without a beer? Beer samples were offered by Tumbledown Brewing and were a big hit. The chamber said in a news release it hopes to grow the event next year, as well as the Business Showcase. Pizza makers that want to participate may look for social media posts next year. Sponsors of the event were Franklin Savings Bank, NextEra Energy and The Friends
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of Wilson Lake. Others in attendance were as follows Sun Media Group, WKTJ, Project Linus, Safe Voices, Maine Wood Concepts/Fletcher’s Mill, Woodlands Senior Living Center, Sparkes Hearing Services, Redzone Wireless, United Way of the Tri-Valley Area, Dreamin’ Fahm and Love Grown. There were live performances by the Clef Notes of the University of Maine Farmington, along with Holly Robertson who sang and played her guitar. Maine Wood Concepts/ Fletcher’s Mill brought Easter Eggs and painted them with the kids. Submitted photo
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MOVIE REVIEW
‘The Highwaymen’ Lucas Allen (Netflix) The legendary exploits of Bonnie and Clyde left an indelible mark on pop culture with the 1967 Arthur Penn film starring Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway. This year, we finally get to see their story from the perspective of the men who gunned them down. The new drama “The
Highwaymen” shows a different side to this part of American history that not many people may know about. It’s 1934, and Bonnie Parker (Emily Brobst) and Clyde Barrow (Edward Bossert) are already at the peak of their infamy during The Great Depression. Suggested by U.S. Marshal Lee (John Carroll Lynch), Gov. Ferguson (Kathy Bates) brings in retired Texas Ranger Frank Hamer (Kevin Costner) to lead a private investigation to search for the criminal duo, much to the chagrin of Hamer’s wife, Gladys (Kim Dickens). While prepping for the statewide drive, Hamer runs into his former partner, Maney Gault (Woody
Harrelson), who wants to join him on the mission in spite of his financial and health difficulties. Together, they follow the trail of dead bodies through the state, hoping to pick up their scent. Their old-fashioned instincts are undermined when they’re forced to work alongside younger G-men with newer investigative technology. As the case goes on, the two men have to face their past as they defy age and experience to solve the case. Eventually, they’ll use any means to track the dangerous couple and catch them in the act. With a plot like that, you may think that the movie would be an action-packed drama about two old men using their wits and skills
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lead characters viewers can connect with through the journey. You may end up rooting for them to overcome their personal obstacles to deliver some fierce justice. But because of its long running time and slow talking scenes, it may wear out your patience around the halfway point. Several minutes of trimming and some more action moments probably would’ve helped make it a more entertaining film. The lead two actors manage to deliver high quality acting that helps elevate the experience. Costner brings that gruff personality and likable charm that became his trademark in recent years, while Harrelson has that mix of serious and humorous elements
to his performance that’s on generous display. The rest of the acting is solid though you’ll likely be disappointed by the lack of Bonnie and Clyde being present in most of the movie. You may enjoy this movie for the acting, but “The Highwaymen” has enough pacing issues that could make it almost a chore to watch. It’s still well-made enough to make it a decent film, but a good shaving of its runtime could’ve helped it a little more. At least it’s on Netflix, so you’re not missing much. THE MOVIE’S RATING: R (for some strong violence and bloody images) THE CRITIC’S RATING: 2.75 Stars (Out of Four)
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from the past to take down a notorious gang. However, while a good quarter of the film has some action bits and scenes of rapid gunfire, the rest of its 130-minute runtime is devoted to long conversations about the two characters’ lives and troubles, meant to create more character development. Bonnie and Clyde’s exploits take a major backseat to these two men talking with suspects, police and each other. Whether or not it has any bearing to the plot is up to the viewer to decide. If anything, you can splice in scenes from 1967’s “Bonnie & Clyde” and maybe it’ll have a greater effect. Granted, the movie tries to be as engaging as the classic film by having
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UMA grant to fund financial literacy program AUGUSTA – This spring, as part of a U.S. Department of Education Title III grant, the University of Maine at Augusta will begin offering expanded services to increase student financial literacy. The $149,000 award will allow the Maine institution to focus on three areas: 1. personal financial literacy instruction, 2. strengthened financial aid award education, and 3. default prevention services. “Managing financial resources is an essential skill for college students of all ages, yet many students have not developed that expertise,” said Jonathan Henry, vice president of enrollment management and marketing, and coordinator of the
grant. “Leveraging financial aid resources requires an understanding of the long-term implications. Without proper information about financial aid options and money management skills, students often can find themselves with debt issues upon graduation. This program seeks to address these and other financial issues students face.” Beginning this spring, UMA new and continuing students will receive specialized financial coaching, have access to a financial awareness website, and be able to attend MoneyWise educational workshops for free. The vservices are being delivered by UMA, the Finance Authority of Maine, University Credit Union, Maine Educational Opportunity Center, and Educational Credit Management
Corporation. New Ventures Maine, a statewide community outreach program of UMA, focused on helping Maine people succeed and achieve economic security for themselves and their families, is taking a lead role in delivering and/or coordinating the various products and services. “This program plays an important role in helping students leverage all funding sources that will reduce their overall educational costs and also ensuring students can manage their loans when they graduate,” said Rebecca Wyke, UMA president. “We want our students to succeed upon graduation and part of that success can be contingent on how wisely they have financed their education.” A major component of
financial aid, and 72 percent receive a Pell Grant in support of their education. UMA is located on two campuses and delivers courses and services at nine
the program are the workshops, which cover topics such as planning for college and living expenses, evaluating financial aid packages, accessing other financial resources, understanding student loans, and connecting one’s education to future career goals and potential earnings. Workshops are held at UMA locations across Maine, and several are also available online. The average age of a UMA students is 33, with 60% of the student body in the 25-plus age range. Nearly 80 percent of the students are financing their education without parental support, and the students’ average income is $21,542. Nearly half of UMA students are first-generation college students; 77 percent receive some kind of
outreach centers located throughout Maine serving approximately 5,500 students annually, and nearly half of them complete the majority of their coursework online.
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BUSINESS NEWS
BBB warns of vacational rental, timeshare scams By the Better Business Bureau Most people know that the best travel and vacation deals are found when you finalize your reservations as early as possible. Scammers know this too, and this is likely the reason why since the start of 2019, the Better Business Bureau has received 91 reports on Scam Tracker from across North America, with over $22.6 million lost. In light of this, BBB is warning the public to be wary of travel and vacation scams, particularly those encountered on social media platforms, online pop-up
advertisements and unsolicited phone calls. Consumers should also be wary of timeshare offers and opportunities to rent or purchase vacation properties. BBB offers these tips to help avoid timeshare and vacation rental scams: Timeshares and vacation rentals are a great way to travel and have the comforts of home. However, scammers love to take advantage of vacationers by making false promises and creating a sense of urgency to fool them into paying for something that doesn’t exist. Con artists post listings for properties that either aren’t for rent, don’t
exist, or are significantly different than pictured. They then lure in vacationers with the promise of low fees and great amenities. Typically, the “owner” creates a false sense of urgency – maybe another vacationer is interested in the rental – to get you to pay up before doing sufficient research. To avoid this scam, talk with the owner. If you are not using a service that verifies properties and owners, do not negotiate a rental solely by email. Many scammers don’t live locally, so get the owner on the phone and ask detailed questions about the property and local attractions. An own-
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vague answers, which could indicate the reference is simply a friend of the scammer. Don’t wire money or use a prepaid debit card. You should never pay for a vacation rental by prepaid debit card or wire transfer. These payments are the same as sending cash. Once you send the money, you have no way to get it back. That’s why scammers depend upon these forms of payment. Paying with a credit card is your best bet to avoid being out money because of a shady vacation rental. If your rental ends up being a scam, you can dispute the charge and dramatically limit your liability.
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Maine Story Wagon to collect ski memories at Skee Spree KINGFIELD — The Ski Museum of Maine’s fifth annual Skee Spree will feature the University of Maine’s Folklife Center’s Story Wagon to record ski memories. The Skee Spree is scheduled for Saturday, April 20, at Barker Mountain Lodge at Sunday River Ski Resort, 15 S. Ridge Road, Newry, in conjunction with the annual Ski Mania event. The Maine Story Wagon is a mobile recording studio created from a 1970 Hi-Lander travel trailer. It provides a climate controlled, sound-reducing environment for interviews. The Story Wagon will be parked at Barker Mountain Lodge. Alpine and nordic skiers from the western Maine region are encouraged to share their memories of wooden skis, t-bars and spring picnics on the trails. Stories will be digitally edited and added to the museum’s oral history collection. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Ski Museum will host its annual silent auction. Items include rafting, golf and fishing trips, sports equipment, framed vintage posters and home décor. For information contact the Ski Museum of Maine at 207265-2023 or on-line at www. skimuseumofmaine.org.
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The Maine Story Wagon is a mobile recording studio created from a 1970 Hi-Lander travel trailer.
Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust offers rescue, first aid training RANGELEY — The Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust is offering two outdoor skills-based courses this summer. Swiftwater Rescue Training will be offered the weekend of May 11 in partnership with Northeast Whitewater. Participants will learn techniques for helping people in distress, learn to recognize and avoid common river hazards along with self-rescue techniques through land and water scenarios. Upon successful completion participants will receive an American Canoe Association card that states the level of training completed. Wilderness First Aid and CPR course will be offered the weekend of June 22. The 16-hour course focuses on general medical concepts and basic life support skills one needs in an emergency. This course is perfectly suited for outdoor enthusiasts and seasonal outdoor staff and will prepare you with the medical skills you may need in the front- or backcountry.
The course will be taught by a SOLO instructor and upon successful completion participants will receive a SOLO WFA certification card that is valid for two years. “Accidents happen when
we least expect it,” said Program Manager Amanda Laliberte. “Learn what to do when people get sick, hurt or lost. We flip canoes and kayaks and living, working and playing in Maine require us
to be prepared. We want to make sure our community has the knowledge and skills in case of an emergency.” To learn more about either course, visit rlht.org, email alaliberte@rlht.org or call
207-864-7311. The Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust maintains traditional public access and uses of more than 14,000 acres of conservation land for recreation, education, and sci-
entific 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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