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Governor Mills signs Senior Housing Bond $500,000 for weatherization, accessibility projects immediately available AUGUSTA — Backed by the AARP and Maine seniors, Governor Janet Mills today signed a financial order to begin the release of $15 million in affordable housing bonds for Maine seniors as approved by voters in 2015. “While the people of Maine authorized this bond more than 1,000 days ago, today we proudly move forward in our goal of ensuring all Maine seniors can live safely and with dignity and comfort in the homes and communities they love,” said Governor Janet Mills. “It’s time to build more affordable senior housing as the voters intended.” “Today’s action by Governor Mills in releasing the long-delayed senior housing bond means that Maine’s voters are finally being heard, and hundreds of seniors around the state with acute housing challenges will benefit as a result,” said Greg Payne, director of the Maine Affordable Housing Coalition. “We are grateful that Maine’s construction professionals can now get to work, building the safe, quality, affordable homes that older Mainers need and deserve.” “On behalf of our more than 230,000 Maine members, their families and our team of member advocates who are
in Augusta each week, AARP Maine thanks Governor Mills for her leadership on this critical issue,” said Lori Parham, AARP Maine State Director. “The Senior Housing Bond is an important investment in home repair, weatherization, modification and new home construction for older and working Mainers. Aging in place continues to be a key issue for Maine’s 63 age-friendly communities, and we thank the Governor for releasing these funds which will make communities across our state more livable for people of all ages.” The financial order Governor Mills signed Tuesday will allow $500,000 of the bond to be immediately used to fund ongoing projects. Governor Mills also signed a letter to Maine Treasurer Henry Beck declaring her intent to authorize the sale of the remainder of the bond for any ready projects come June. The housing bond, approved by almost 70 percent of Maine voters in a statewide referendum, will fund construction of more than 200 new affordable housing units for low-income seniors and the weatherization of another 100 existing homes for low-income seniors. The bond will also trigger more than $22.5 million in matching federal funds. According to the Maine Affordable Housing Coalition, more than 9,000 seniors are currently waiting for safe, affordable housing.
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FEATURE COLUMN
V. Paul Reynolds The New Year is almost always a welcome event, even if we are all a year older. The slate is clean. As we look ahead, it’s a lot like a field of virgin snow. As we move on, the tracks we leave will take us to unseen ground. This is especially sweet for outdoor people with an affinity for exploration, for finding what is just beyond the hill, or on the other side of the cedar swamp. Move on, yes. But don’t forget to check your backtrack! Animals do it for
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survival. For the rest of us contemplative bipeds, who struggle for understanding and perspective, a check of what already took place can often divulge clues or insights into what lies ahead. Let’s check that backtrack for the Maine outdoors, circa 2018. For ice fishermen, the winter of 2018 could not have been more action-filled with some bragging size fish put on the ice. Tunk Lake gave up a 40-inch, 25-pound Togue (lake trout) to Ryan Bridges. Although that fish doesn’t eclipse the long-standing state record lake trout that topped 30 pounds from Beech Hill Pond, it was a jaw-dropping catch by today’s standards. Equally impressive was a 12-pound landlocked salmon. The lucky angler isn’t
telling where he caught it. Shucks. Not to be out done, another angler iced a 23-pound Muskie at Wilson Pond in Monmouth. The safety record for snowsledders was not good. More than a dozen snowmobilers died on the trails. There was good news for spring anglers. The Fish and Wildlife Department, concerned that not enough fish were being caught on waters in the Allagash Waterway, liberalized bag and size limits on trout in the waterway. The bag limit went from two to five trout and, surprisingly, the legal length limit on brookies was reduced from 12 to 6 inches. The fall hunt was memorable with good harvests of moose and bear, not to mention a good tracking snow for the November deer hunt.
The deer harvest was in excess of 32,000, which was notably above projections and the best figure in 16 years. For the first time in Maine, deer hunters 65 and older were allowed to hunt any season with a crossbow. There were some other notable blips on the outdoor news radar screen: 1) In Quebec, a captive whitetail deer was found to be infected with Chronic Wasting Disease. CWD is an issue in the West and will be watched closely by state game managers. 2) Wellknown Downeast guide Lance Wheaton was named Legendary Maine Guide of the Year. 3) The Veazie Salmon Club was brought back from the brink of extinction, and 4) The Maine Coastal Forest Partnership announced the purchase
and preservation of a number of Downeast coastal wildland parcels totaling more than 17,000 acres. Finally, during 2018, the Maine outdoor community lost a number of dedicated and talented outdoor acquaintances. We will all miss Tom Hennessey, a nationally recognized sporting artist and writer from Hampden, who died in late December after a battle with a blood disease. We’ll also miss Grand Lake Stream bush flyer and longtime outdoor columnist Steve Takach and popular author, game warden and humorist John Ford. Both men wrote monthly columns for the Northwoods Sporting Journal for many years. We also lost a renowned fly fishing legend and the author of 24 fishing and
casting books, Lefty Kreh. He was known by friends as “Will Rogers in waders.” For sure, in the fly fishing community and wherever anglers gather to improve their casting techniques, he will not soon be forgotten. Lefty was 93. All in all, and despite the loss of friends, 2018 was a good year to be an outdoors person in the state of Maine. Now let’s see what the New Year brings. 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 News-Talk Network. He has authored three books; online purchase information is available at www.maineoutdoorpublications.
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LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, ensure that your voice is heard on a particular matter; otherwise, you may regret not speaking up. Wait until others are quiet to get your point across.
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TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, you have been on a stable path, and this is a good thing. Wasting time floundering will get you nowhere fast. Keep up the good work and momentum.
VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, if you’ve been looking for a new career, you may be pleasantly surprised with the news coming your way. Opportunity knocks, but you must be paying attention.
CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, you will prove your mettle and show everyone just how tough you can be with a surprising announcement this week. Be prepared for some applause.
GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 A rough patch or string of bad luck will soon pass, Gemini. Focus on the positives in your life and give them all of your energy for the time being. Gray skies will clear up.
LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Extra spending on essentials may have you reevaluating your budget this week, Libra. You might need to cut corners to make everything work, or find new income.
CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, a great opportunity is coming your way and you are eager to dive right in. Write down the pluses and minuses of this endeavor before getting too deep.
SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, it seems the bumpy stretch in your life has been long, but you’re finally able to see that pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. Keep your head high.
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MOVIE REVIEW
Lucas Allen (Warner Bros. Pictures/ DC) We’ve had so many Marvel movies in the past year that it’s a good idea to have a DC character cap off a great year for superhero movies. “Aquaman” is the latest entry in the DC Extended Universe, which is still trying to find its footing following last year’s “Justice League.” Fortunately, director James Wan (“Furious 7”) brings his own voice and style to give the universe a much-needed jolt of fun and escapism.
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’Aquaman’ If you enjoyed the character in the previous film, you’ll be happy with his appearance in this film that happily erases his tenure as being a punchline. The story begins in 1985 Maine, when lighthouse keeper Tom Curry (Temuera Morrison) discovers Atlantean Queen Atlanna (Nicole Kidman) washed ashore and starts caring for her. Soon enough, they fall in love and have a baby they name Arthur. But the Atlantis navy caught up with her and she had to return to the sea to face punishment for desertion of an arranged marriage. Years later, as the now-grown Arthur (Jason Momoa) deals with life as half-human/ half-Atlantean while supporting his human father, he’s approached by Mera (Amber Heard), who tells him of an ongoing war
in Atlantis about to be fought by his half-brother King Orm (Patrick Wilson) and King Nereus (Dolph Lundgren). His mentor, Vulko (Willem Dafoe), tells him that he has to search for the lost Golden Trident of Atlan (Graham McTavish) and reclaim his place as King of Atlantis. As Arthur and Mera travel the globe for the lost artifact, the duo are then attacked by terrorist Black Mantra (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II) who has a grudge to settle. Soon enough, it puts the half-breed Aquaman on a path to fulfilling his destiny. Much like “Wonder Woman,” it seems as though people behind the DCEU were trying to correct the mistakes they made by learning from Marvel’s recent string of successes and bringing new filmmakers to add some fresh ideas. However with this movie, they
definitely borrowed heavily from the Thor movies with a kingdom, fighting brothers, and traversing between two different worlds. It’s a case of “monkey-see, monkey-do” that will annoy some viewers, especially those who have seen some great superhero movies. Despite those story issues, Wan still manages to keep things up, bringing his brand of action filmmaking he took from “Furious 7” and add more insane stuff to the film. The choreographed fight scenes and intense battle sequences are done to exact care and attention so that audiences won’t be too confused by what’s going on. The camera plays a big part choosing to show the action from a distance like it’s attached to a dolly crane while the big explosions are occurring. With the runtime of nearly two and a half hours, the direc-
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tor does a really good job of keeping the viewer’s attention any way he can. Momoa is a force to be reckoned with when he brings such charisma, muscle, and emotional intensity to the role. He’s definitely the right actor to transform the character from a joke to a truly heroic muscleman. He does have some good comic chemistry with Heard, but the actress’ lack of ferocious believability in the role makes their romantic chemistry less believable. The other meaty roles by Wilson, Dafoe, and Lundgren offer some camp value sorely missed in the other DC films.
Surprisingly, Morrison and Kidman’s romantic chemistry is much more believable than the two leads. “Aquaman” is basically DC’s “Thor,” but it still works as its own entertaining film with Momoa bringing out the best. It’s enjoyable enough for a sequel, and hopefully they’ll bring something new to the table. Also, can we please have a team-up film with Aquaman and Batman? THE MOVIE’S RATING: PG-13 (for sequences of sci-fi violence and action, and for some language) THE CRITIC’S RATING: 3.25 Stars (Out of Four)
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Maine Forestry Museum looks forward to 2019 as 40th year approaches By Ron Haines Maine Forestry Museum board member RANGELEY — The Maine Forestry Museum’s board is saying Happy New Year as well as many thanks to all its members and volunteers. At the same time, it’s also thanking all the folks in Rangeley, visitors to the museum, the businesses that continue their invaluable support, and area plantations and town of Rangeley for funding the annual Logging Parade. As the museum gears up for 2019, it’s making plans for its 40th year celebration, which will come in 2020. The organization charter was formed late in 1979, as the Rangeley Lakes Region Logging
Museum, but it was in 1980 that it first held activities and events. Those who have recently visited the museum know that there has been steady and positive growth over the years. The museum is now trying to insure, for future generations, that there will still be a Maine Forestry Museum. It’s difficult to keep up the museum as the years pass, and the organization’s board encourages area residents consider that their time, talent and other support is vitally important as the museum forges ahead and maintains its position as a major asset to the community. One highlight of 2018 was presentation of a lifetime membership to Mike Koob for all his support
of the museum. Koob said you will be able to see this plaque displayed at his new establishment, the Portage Tap House in Oquossoc. While everyone can’t make the kind of commitment Mike has, probably the simplest, but most important to the museum, thing area residents can do is to visit it this year and see the effort and good work that is happening at the museum. The day after the annual open house, on Tuesday June 18, hours for the summer will be 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. The community calendar and museum website, maineforestrymuseum.org, will have details of all our hours and activities for 2019.
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HOLIDAY HISTORY
9 things you might not know about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Well respected, honored and appreciated for his civil rights activism, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. rightfully earned his place as one of the most influential figures in American and world history. Through his religious teachings and social activism, Dr. King played a key role in the American Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s.
5. While Dr. King is remembered as an enthralling public speaker, he actually scored poorly in public speaking during his first year at seminary. He received a “C” in the class but earned straight “As” by his final year. 6. Dr. King was a “Star Trek” fan. He convinced actress Nichelle Nichols, who played the role of “Uhura” on the show, to continue working with the series. Nichols was considering leaving, but Dr. King told her she was breaking boundaries by playing a character who didn’t conform to black stereotypes.
While Dr. King lived a good portion of his life in the public eye, many facts of his life are not widely known. In honor of his birthday and Black History Month, the following are some interesting and less publicized facts about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
7. Dr. King narrowly escaped an assassination attempt on September 20, 1958. On that day, Dr. King was in Harlem signing copies of his new book, “Stride Toward Freedom,” when he was approached by a woman who stabbed him with a letter opener. He barely survived.
1. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birth name was not “Martin,” but “Michael.” Dr. King’s father traveled to Germany and became inspired by Protestant reformer Martin Luther and thus changed his name while also changing the name of his then 5-yearold-son.
8. Dr. King’s speech in Memphis in April 1968 may have prophesied his death. Speaking to an audience at Mason Temple Church, King said, “Like anybody, I would like to live a long life. Longevity has its place. But I’m not concerned about that now . I’ve seen the Promised Land. I may not get there with you. But I want you to know tonight, that we, as a people, will get to the Promised Land.”
2. Dr. King was a prodigious student. Not only did he skip two grades and start college before formally graduating high school, but Dr. King also earned a bachelor’s degree at age 19, graduating from Morehouse College in 1948 with a degree in sociology. 3. Though not a singer, Dr. King earned a posthumous Grammy Award nonetheless. In 1971, Dr. King was awarded Best Spoken Word album for “Why I Oppose the War in Vietnam.”
graphs of Dr. King smoking, he was a regular smoker and even hid the habit from the public and from his children so they wouldn’t take up smoking. It was believed Dr. King was smoking a cigarette when he was fatally shot.
4. Although people cannot readily find photo-
9. Dr. King’s birthday is now observed as a national holiday in the United States. President Ronald Reagan signed the bill in 1983. The only other American to earn this honor is George Washington. – Courtesy of Metro.
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MAINE NEWS CALENDAR JANUARY Jan. 25 — PechaKucha Night Waterville, Volume 30, Colby College, Waterville, reception at 6:20 p.m., presentations at 7:20 p.m., free and open to the public, https://www.facebook.com/PKNWaterville. Jan. 26 — Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry will hold the 10th annual youth ice fishing derby, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Lake St. George State Park, 278 Belfast-Augusta Road (Maine Route 3). For more information, call 207-589-4255 or visit http://www.maine. gov/lakesaintgeorge. Jan. 26 — Franklin County hand gun course, Sheriff Scott Nichols, $20, pre-registration required, limited to 10, 9 a.m.1 p.m., Wilton Fish & Game, U.S. Route 2, 207778-3690, email Borthwick@myfairpoint.net. Jan. 26 — Lisbon Parks and Recreation Winter Fest 2019, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, Beaver Park. Free, open to the public, shuttle van. 207353-2289, www.lisbonme. org/parks-recreation. Jan. 26 — Soup and Chowder Fest, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., East Otisfield Free Baptist Church, 231 Rayville Road, one mile from State Route 121. Jan. 26 — Auburn United Methodist Church will hold its monthly bean supper, 5 p.m., 439 Park Ave. Entertainment provided by the Park Avenue Pickers, beginning at 4:30 p.m. The cost is $8 for adults; children ages 6 to 12 are $4; children under 5 are free. For additional information, please call the church office at 207-782-3972. Jan. 26 — 1937 version of 'A Star is Born,' free, open to public, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Canton Historical Society, 25 Turner St., cantonmehistorical@gmail.com. Jan. 26 — Samuel James performance, 7:30 p.m., Johnson Hall Performing Arts Center, 280 Water St., Gardiner, 207-582-7144. Jan. 26, 27 — Open musical auditions for Maine's Got Talent, 1-4 p.m., Community Little Theater, 30 Academy St., Auburn. Open to all performing artists who live in Maine, including out-ofstate students attending
Maine schools, must be 16 or older, visit the Maine's Got Talent Facebook page, call 207-782-2150. Jan. 28 — French Film TV5MONDE-Days continues with "Super Lola," a comedy from France, 6:30 p.m., Gendron Franco Center’s, 46 Cedar St., Lewiston. Jan. 29 — Colby College professor Michael Burke memoir, personal essay workshop, 4-6 p.m., Waterville Public Library, limited to 20, registration required, tellingthetruthmemoirs.eventbrite.com. Jan. 29 — Forester, author Laurie Apgar Chandler, "Upwards," 6:30 p.m. Baily Library, Winthrop. Jan. 30 — Ribbon-cutting at new adult reading space, 6 p.m. Underwood Library, 2006 Main St., Fayette, free, open to public, light refreshments. Jan. 31 — JobsInME career fair, 3 to 6 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn, 14 Great Falls Plaza, Auburn, 207-591-6259. Jan. 31 — "Your Money Personality" New Ventures workshop on attitudes toward money and how it affects decisions, 6-8 p.m., Lewiston’s Adult Education office, register 207-753-6531, newventuresmaine.org.
FEBRUARY Feb. 2 — Norway Lake annual Ice Fishing Derby, 5 a.m.-3 p.m., Norway Lake, registration and refreshments Little Red Schoolhouse, Route 118. Feb. 2 — Cary Library Williams House First Saturday boutique breakfast and book sale, benefits Cary Library Association, 9 a.m.-noon, Williams House, 14 Old Winthrop Road, Wayne. Feb. 2 — Mechanic Falls Historical Society ham and turkey supper, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Mechanic Falls Tyrian Masonic Lodge 73, 474 South Main St., $8, $4 12 and under, 207-345-3134, erikspetersons6@gmail.com. Feb. 2 — Community Winter Cookout, 5:30 p.m., Congregational Church of East Sumner, 50 Main St., East Sumner, donation for meal accepted, baked goods and household items raffle, 207-3882609, 207-388-2263. Feb 2 — Wine and Cheese reception, 4:30-6
p.m., for new photography exhibit by Sue Murphy, Carrabassett Valley Public Library & Community Center, 3209 Carrabassett Drive, #3, Carravassett Valley, Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday noon to 3 p.m, 207-237-3535. Feb. 4 — Litghow Library Open Mic Night, signups begin at 5:45 p.m., free, open to public (show may include adult content), Feb. 11 snow date, Lithgow Library, 45 Winthrop St., Augusta, 207-626-2415, www. lithgowlibrary.org. Feb. 4 — Public meeting to discuss Mills Foundation grant acceptance, 6 p.m. at the Rome Town Office, 8 Mercer Road Rome, ME 04963. Discussion will focus on acceptance of a public service Community Development Block Grant. TDD/ TTY users may call 711. If you are physically unable to access any of the town’s programs or services, please call 207-397-4011, so that accommodations can be made. Feb. 7 — University of Maine Cooperative Extension and the Maine State Beekeepers Association five-week beginner bee school, 6 to 8:30 p.m., Thursdays, through March 7, Springvale Public Library, 443 Main St., Springvale; register by Jan. 30, 800-287-1535, 207-324-2814, or elizabeth.clock@maine.edu. Feb. 7 — Author Galen Morrison, “Beyond the Smoke: The Story of Gray Fire Rescue," 6:30 p.m., Gray Public Library, 5 Hancock St., free, open to public, light refreshments, books available for purchase. Feb. 9 — Cabin Fever Book and Bake Sale, 8 a.m.-noon, New Gloucester Library, 379 Intervale Road, blizzard date Feb. 16, 207-926-4840. Feb. 9 — Family Winter Fun Day, 10 a.m. to noon, Curtis Homestead Conservation Area, Bog Road, Leeds, hosted by Kennebec Land Trust. Feb. 9 — Buster Keaton's "The General," 7 p.m., Emery Community Arts Center, University of Maine-Farmington, $10, 18 and under and for UMF students with ID free, $5 for students from other colleges. Snow date Feb. 16. Feb. 13 — UMaine Cooperative Extension Oxford County free workshop on native bees 1 to 2 p.m., at 9 Olson Road, South Paris; preregistration required, 207-7436329 or email extension. oxford@maine.edu. Feb. 13 — "Music Be the Food of Love," Sur Lie restaurant, 11 Free St., Portland, 6 p.m., 800-320-0257. Feb. 14 — LA Metro Chamber Breakfast, 7 a.m., Hilton Garden Inn Auburn Riverwatch, Great Falls Plaza, Auburn,register at www.
LAMetroChamber.com, 207-783-2249. Feb. 15-17 — Monmouth Community Players "When Radio Was King" 7:30 p.m. Friday, Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday; Cumston Hall, Monmouth; $14/ $12 students, seniors www.monmouthcommunityplayers. org, 207-370-9566. Feb. 16 — Scrabble tournament, all levels, social, causual, pre-registration required, 207626-2415, both teams and individuals, Lithgow Library, 45 Winthrop St., Augusta, snow date is Saturday, Feb. 23, www. lithgowlibrary.org. Feb. 16 — The First Universalist Church contra dance, 7 to 9 p.m., at the church, 479 Main St., Norway, 207-381-7730 or 603-915-0856. Feb. 22, 23 — MCP Kids! perform "The Great American Talent Show," 7 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. Saturday, Cumston Hall, $10 admision. Feb. 23 — Franklin County hand gun course, Sheriff Scott Nichols, $20, pre-registration required, limited to 10, 9 a.m.1 p.m., Wilton Fish & Game, U.S. Route 2, 207778-3690, email Borthwick@myfairpoint.net. Feb. 23, 24, — Monmouth Community Players kids show, "The Great American Talent Show," at Cumston Hall, monmouthcommunityplayers.org. Feb. 28 — Silent and “soundie” 16mm films, 6:30 p.m., Lithgow Library, 45 Winthrop St., Augusta. Snow date Thursday, March 7, visit www.lithgowlibrary.org.
MARCH 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.
MAY 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, $6, NPFG.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, 207-649-1238. 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/kennebec-beekeepers. Augusta Age Friendly Committee knitting group, 10 a.m.-noon Mondays, Buker Community Center, 26 Armory St. 207-626-2350. 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., 207-767-3024. SABATTUS: Sabattus Rec Club Running Program, weekly 6 p.m. Wednesdays, Mixer’s parking lot, Sabattus Road, all ages/abiities,running@sabattusrec.com, Sabattus Rec Club Running Program Facebook.
ONGOING: Dec. 7-Feb. 24 — "Dan Cake: A Tribute to the Artist in the Year of the Bird," exhibition, L/A Arts, 221 Lisbon St., noon-4 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, free, open to public, aarts.org. Jan. 3-March 28 — Winter Senior Socials, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Undercroft of the Church of the Good Shepherd, free, open to public, activities for seniors, www.rangeleyhealthandwellness.com, 207-864-4397, ext. 4. Jan. 24-March 13 — Shiretown Bookers' winter exhibition, "Another Op'nin', Another Show," Shiretown Bookers Hall, Mantor Library, 116 South St., Farmgiton, free and open to the public. shiretownbookers.org. Jan. 25-27, Feb. 1-3 — Waterville Opera House presents "A Fox on the Fairway" 7:30 p.m. Friday, Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday, 1 Common St., Waterville, 207-873-7000, www.operahouse.org March 16-19, 21-24, 29-31 — Gaslight Theater production "A Rollicking Evening of One-Acts," Hallowell City Hall Auditorium, Hallowell. April 5-14 — Community Little Theater presents "Avenue Q, Great Falls Performing Art Center, 30 Academy St., Auburn. CANCELLATIONS None listed. POSTPONEMENTS None listed. Publish your event for $1 a word. Call 207-2252076 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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Another new year with old things from Maine John McDonald
It’s another new year, and that means in with the new, out with the old, but here in Maine we’ve never been anxious to part with antiques and other old things. For years Maine was to antiques what Saudi Arabia is to oil — a major producer. Over the years Maine has pumped out vast quantities of genuinely old — some might say “dilapidated” — objects and sent them down the antique pipeline to major markets to our south. To some extent, the flow continues to this day.
Someone once told me a little about how things in the antique business work. They said back in the 1950s, as many rural homeowners were installing indoor plumbing, antique dealers from Boston and beyond came to Maine and drove through our small towns with trucks, stopping at almost every farmhouse where they’d offer nickels and dimes for those classic ceramic pitchers and bowls, which sat on tables in almost every Maine bedroom. Farm families were so proud of their new bathrooms — with sinks and tubs — they were tickled to hear someone wanted those old ceramic things. If this crazy city fella was willing to give them 25
cents each for them, then who were they to refuse? Those quaint pitcherand-bowl sets eventually became hot items in the antique emporiums of big cities, selling for many times more than what was paid to folks here in Maine for then. But I originally set out to talk about “Antique Road Show.” I’m not even sure if it’s still on, but the thing I enjoyed about the show was the genuine suspense that was skillfully created by the show’s antique appraisers, as they begin talking about a particular item. They usually begin with a dazzling display of knowledge: “This rare vase is an excellent example of 18th Century Russian ceramic
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after hearing the appraiser go on about all those impressive-sounding details, the guy begins to think he can sell the stupid thing and pay off his mortgage or at least buy a nice camp somewhere. Us folks at home are thinking along the same lines — and assume the vase is worth a small fortune. That’s when the appraiser can say either, “This unassuming little vase would probably fetch at auction anywhere from $55,000$60,000 dollars;” or, just as easily, he can say, “Unfortunately, the works of Igor Klutzski have fallen out of favor recently and aren’t doing too well at auction these days. If you had resold as soon as you bought it 30 years ago you
probably would have gotten about $50,000 for it, but in today’s market you’d be lucky to get a buck, and that’s being generous.” I sometimes imagine that when they turn off the camera the appraiser quickly flips the guy a buck and then takes the priceless object to a New York auction house where it sells it for $50,000. The appraiser then buys a place in Maine and starts collecting and selling things like — you’ve got it — antique pitcher and bowl sets. John McDonald has a program of Maine stories for your company’s next banquet, conference, convention or special event. Call 207-240-8324 or email maineauthorjohn.mcdonald@yahoo.com.
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artistry and even has the skilled craftsman’s name — Igor Klutzski — right here on the back, which makes it even more valuable. Klutzski was special pottery maker to Czar Alexander, and he made a limited number of these beautiful pieces. Upon hearing this, the owner is all smiles. The appraiser will then ask where the owner got the rare piece and the owner will say something like: “I bought it about 30 years ago at a yard sale in South Hiram, and I think I paid about 50 cents for it.” This is where the suspense really starts building because it’s obvious the owner had no clue what the thing was worth when he walked in the door, but
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Local photography on exhibit at Carrabassett library CARRABASSETT VALLEY — The Carrabassett Valley Public Library & Community Center recently announced a new photography exhibit, by local photographer Sue Murphy, during the months of January and February. A wine and cheese reception will be held Saturday, Feb. 2, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Murphy says she has “dabbled in photography” since she was a teenager, but her interest was piqued by an older brother who was always popping around a corner with his camera to catch a candid shot. “He had an in-home dark room where he developed black and whites, and though I was never involved in the chemical processes, I remember the smells of developing, and was always intrigued by
how you could capture a moment in time and slowly see it come to life.,” Murphy recalled. “A photo, to me, takes what might otherwise be an ordinary moment destined to be lost amongst life’s millions of memories, and ‘seals’ it forever as something to be remembered.” From novice to experienced photographer, Murphy still thinks of herself as “an experienced be-
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mentors at a local SBA resource center if you need help preparing your business to get more funding.
Choose your funding source Additional funding options for existing business are similar to funding options for a new business. You’ll have the same general set of options, which include small business loans, credit cards, and crowdfunding. Existing businesses have the advantage of an established financial history with credit reports, business bank accounts, and internal financial reports. Lenders, investors, and even crowdfunders can use that information when they decide whether to
fund your business.
Sell ownership in your company If you decide to sell an ownership stake of your company, your business structure will determine your options. Remember, whenever you sell ownership in your company, you dilute the ownership of current owners. An LLC or a partnership can accept new members and give them a percentage of ownership in exchange for a capital investment. Just make sure you comply with your articles of organization and operating or partnership agreements. Then notify your state as necessary. Some states may require your LLC to be dissolved and re-formed with
new membership. Corporations can sell shares of the company, so long as it’s done in compliance with your articles of incorporation and bylaws. Again, notify your state if necessary.
Use Lender Match to find lenders who offer SBAguaranteed loans If you have trouble getting a traditional business loan, look into SBA-guaranteed loans. When a bank thinks your business is too risky to lend money, the SBA may guarantee your loan — that way the bank has less risk and could be more willing. – Courtesy of Small Business Administration.
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Maine Cabin Masters comes to West Gardiner
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GARDINER — This past fall, the Kennebec Land Trust renovated two historic cabins at the trust’s Wakefield Wildlife Sanctuary in West Gardiner after being selected by and contracted with Maine Cabin Masters for the renovations. The sanctuary and its newly-restored cabins will be featured on an episode of Maine Cabin Masters on DIY Channel Monday, Feb. 25.
When landowner Kendra Wakefield Shaw donated her 115-acre family property on Cobbossee Stream to KLT, the bequest included a small fund for the maintenance of her family’s 100 year old cabins. KLT’s cabins will be available to the general public as rentals, with a discount for KLT members. The cabins also will be used for KLT programming, including future workshops
with guest artists and writers. KLT’s hope is that income from the cabin rentals will support future stewardship of the Wakefield Wildlife Sanctuary and cabin maintenance. There will be a gathering that day to celebrate the Shaw legacy and KLT’s new cabins at The Depot Sports Pub, 14 Maine Ave.; the episode airs at 9 p.m., and the event is open to the public.
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UMaine extension’s free wild blueberry conference slated for Feb. 28 ORONO, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host a free wild blueberry conference from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Feb. 28, at Black Bear Inn, 4 Godfrey Drive, Orono. March 4 is the snow date. Topics will include management updates on diseas-
es, pollinators and weeds; ideas about precision agriculture, post-harvest quality, and blueberry fertility; and insight into food safety requirements. Pesticide credits will be available. Registration is required. For more information or to request a reasonable
accommodation, contact Mary Michaud, 207-5813175; mary.j.michaud@ maine.edu. More information also is available online or by contacting UMaine Extension blueberry specialist Lily Calderwood, 207-581-3193, lily.calderwood@maine.edu.
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first-come, first-served basis. Bands must bring a light set-up. Vocalist must bring a soundtrack. Auditions aim to secure 10 musical performers and two alternates who will compete for $750, $500 and $250 during the eight annual Maine’s Got Talent on March 9, held at the Gendron Franco Center in Lewiston. Past musicians have ranged from eight-person house bands to lone acoustic singer-songwriters, large-scale college a cappella groups to teen singers with ambition. Maine’s Got Talent is the
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annual fundraising event for Lewiston-based non-profit Sandcastle Clinical & Educational Services, which provides a full range of clinical and educational services to individuals of all ages and abilities, and LA Hearing Center. Modeled after popular shows American Idol and America’s Got Talent, a panel of three local celebrity judges and audience feedback determine winners of first, second and third-place cash prizes in front of a live audience. For more information, visit the Maine’s Got Talent Facebook page or call 207-782-2150.
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Maine Film Center seeks art for 2019 Maine International Film Festival WATERVILLE — The Maine Film Center is seeking original Maine-based art submissions for the 22nd Annual Maine International Film Festival artwork, scheduled for July 12 to 21. In addition to Festival artwork, the Maine Film Center is also seeking artists to participate in the festival’s interactive art exhibition, MIFFONEDGE, and Rail-
road Square Cinema’s Art In The Lobby program. The selected MIFF artwork will be used on MIFF posters, programs, advertisements and more. In addition the Maine Film Center will offer $1,000 and a full Festival Pass for the selected MIFF artwork. Artists interested in applying should visit https:// www.miff.org/submit/miff-
2019-call-for-art/ for more information; the deadline for submissions is February 15, 2019. Information on submissions for MIFFONEDGE and the Railroad Square Cinema’s Art In The Lobby program can also be accessed on the web at https://www.miff. org/about/miffonedge/ and https://mainefilmcenter.org/ art-in-the-lobby.
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LEWISTON — Singers, bands and musicians of all kinds are encouraged to attend open auditions for “Maine’s Got Talent,� which will be held in Auburn and Portland this month. Auditions are 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, and Sunday, Jan. 27, at the Community Little Theater, 30 Academy St., Auburn. Auditions are open to all performing artists who live in Maine, including out-of-state students attending Maine schools. Those performing must be 16 years old or older. Auditions are held on a