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Rangeley trust..........................2 Shopping for fencing Spring & Summer Spect...........7 End of life for Windows 7..........8 Maine Bureau of Veterans’........9
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Franklin Savings, police department give businesses tips of avoiding fraud FARMINGTON — Franklin Savings Bank and Farmington Police Department officials recently held a seminar in Wilton on how small businesses can avoid being defrauded. Small businesses lose an estimated $7 billion to fraud each year, according to the Better Business Bureau. Franklin Savings Bank and the Farmington Police Department are working together to see that it doesn’t happen in the community. At the seminar the bank and police department representatives outlined some of the tricks and techniques used by fraudsters to steal money from small businesses. About 30 people attended the breakfast session Feb. 27 at Calzolaio Pasta Company, which was also hosted by the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce. “This was a joint effort between the bank and the police,” said FSB Operations and Security Specialist Danielle Welch. “The strong attendance proved this topic to be important to the members of our communities.” From the bank, Business Solutions Manager Beckie Bowering and Vice President and Director of Information Technology Brad Martin addressed many questions about cybersecurity, scams and phishing. In addition, Electronic Banking Specialist Joshua Bickerman stressed the importance of
checking for skimmers on ATM and debit card terminals and addressed debit card fraud inquiries.
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Rangeley trust honors local company with Spirit of the Community award
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RANGELEY — Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust recently presented Blue Flame Gas with its Spirit of the Community award. “We believe it is import-
ant to acknowledge each other for what we each contribute. Here at our open house for our new office, we wanted to take a few moments to thank our
members and community and in this particular case, especially Aaron and Meagan, of the Blue Flame Gas Company, for their generosity in making donations
and their widespread support for EcoVenture and everything else that we do,� stated Executive Director David Miller. “Thank you for working with us to take care of this part of Maine.� The Spirit of the Community award recognizes the commitment of individuals and businesses within our
community whose actions have touched the lives of many. For more information, visit RLHT online at rlht. org, on Facebook at /rlht.org or by calling 207-864-7311. The Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust maintains traditional public access and uses of its land for recreation, education
and scientific study. The trust also offers a summer youth program, maintains a water quality program and offers remote and traditional camping through its social enterprise, Cupsuptic Lake Park & Campground. To learn more about RLHT or how to get involved, visit rlht.org.
ELLSWORTH — Grants to nonprofit organizations serving disadvantaged, underserved and/or vulnerable communities in Maine are available from the Frances Hollis Brain Foundation Fund of the Maine Community Foundation. David and Frances Brain established the Frances Hollis Brain Foundation in 1993 to address social issues and encourage the family’s future generations to contribute to the well-being of communities in Maine, Georgia and Kentucky, where they live. The Brain Foundation Fund awards grants to non-
profits that focus on individuals who live in Greater Portland, Lewiston/Auburn, Bath/Brunswick, and Biddeford/Saco/Sanford, or to organizations with a statewide mission in the fund’s focus areas. Grants support early childhood care and education; extended-day learning; community clinics and oral health initiatives; hunger prevention and food security; homelessness alleviation; and legal services connected to these areas. Online applications are available through the Maine Community Foundation at www.mainecf.org. The ap-
plication deadline is April 9. Last year 31 grants totaling $175,740 were awarded. For more information, visit the foundation’s website or contact senior program officer Stephanie Eglinton at seglinton@mainecf.org or by phone at (207) 761-2440. Headquartered in Ellsworth, with additional personnel in Portland, Dover-Foxcroft and Mars Hill, the Maine Community Foundation works with donors and other partners to improve the quality of life for all Maine people. For more information, visit www.mainecf.org or call 1-877-700-6800.
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’Women’s Long Road — 100 Years to the Vote’ at Maine State Museum opens March 23
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Pro-suffrage activists in Portland parade, ca. 1914 AUGUSTA — The Maine State Museum in Augusta opens its newest exhibition, “Women’s Long Road – 100 Years to the Vote,” Saturday, March 23. The museum will be celebrating the opening with free admission all day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Maine Girls Chorus will give a special performance at 11 a.m. Special crafts for kids and families will be offered throughout the day. “As Maine prepares to celebrate its bicentennial in 2020, it’s stunning to realize that, at our state’s founding, only non-Indian male citizens 21 and older could vote,” comments Museum Director Bernard Fishman. “Even more sur-
prising was that it took 100 years of petitions to the Maine Legislature, work by suffrage organizations large and small, and countless debates and demonstrations, before most women finally received the vote in 1920. It’s hard to believe that there was so much opposition to what we now see as such an obvious right. Surely that means we’re making real progress after all.” Through the people who lived the struggle, the museum’s exhibition tells the story of the 100-year effort to expand voting rights to include women. Historical photographs, artifacts and documents on display add dimension to those stories
as they were played out in newspaper headlines, parades, cartoons, products, and petitions. The work of Maine activists, and the “antis” who were against opening the vote to women, are seen along with the passions of the national struggle. The museum exhibit also looks at women’s lives generally over the century, as well as at voting issues that continue to be a vibrant part of public debate today. In fact, the exhibit will include a voting booth where visitors can cast their ‘ballot’ about some of the current voting-related questions that are pointing the way to the next surge of enthusiasm in the examination of who can vote
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and what voting means in America’s form of representative democracy. “Women’s Long Road — 100 Years to the Vote” will be on view at the museum through Jan. 25. Related educational programs and events will be announced or available through the museum’s website at www.mainestatemuseum.org. “Women’s
Long Road – 100 Years to the Vote” is also a project of Maine’s Suffrage Centennial Collaborative, a diverse group of organizations that, through 2020, will feature a variety of programs about the centennial of women’s suffrage and the 19th amendment to the U.S. Constitution. For further information, see the collaborative’s web-
site www.mainesuffragecentennial.org. The Maine State Museum, 230 State St., is open Tuesday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed Sunday, Monday and all state holidays. Admission is charged. For more information, www. mainestatemuseum.org or call 207-287-2301.
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Maine state program seeks partners in summer food program for kids AUGUSTA — With the assistance of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Maine public schools have long offered a nutritious breakfast and lunch meal program to thousands of income eligible children in Maine during the school year. To extend this program, Maine Department of Education Child Nutrition is seeking organizations that would like to participate in the federally funded Summer Food Service Program, which provides children
healthy meals when school is not in session. “Hunger doesn’t take a summer vacation. More than 46% of Maine’s public school students qualify for free and reduced price meals,” said Maine Department of Education commissioner A. Pender Makin. “The Maine DOE is pleased to once again partner with community organizations to provide meals for kids this summer.” In 2018, 123 sponsors participated in the program,
serving meals at 450 sites throughout the state. Although the number of sponsors continues to grow in Maine, there is still a long way to go towards feeding all eligible children during the summer. Community partners are working to maximize the number of sponsors utilizing the availability of funds under the SFSP. SFSP may be offered statewide in areas or at sites where more than 50 percent of the children
are eligible for free or reduced meal benefits under the National School Lunch Program or census track data supports the need. Organizations that provide services in rural communities or near migrant farm workers and tribal populations are urged to participate. Eligible sponsoring organizations include schools, nonprofit residential summer camps, government agencies, and tax-exempt organizations including faith-based organizations.
Maine DOE encourages any eligible organization to consider providing this much-needed service to Maine children. The agency will begin accepting applications to participate in February. Approved sponsors will be reimbursed for eligible meals served to children during the long summer break. Interested organizations should begin planning now for a successful summer. Potential sponsors are required to attend training sessions.
For a complete schedule of trainings, please visit https://www.maine.gov/ doe/schools/nutrition/resources/calendar. Maine DOE is available to attend meetings or consult by phone and email to answer questions regarding summer meals. For more information about the Maine DOE’s Summer Food Service Program, contact adriane.ackroyd@ maine.gov, call 207-6246726 or visit https://www. maine.gov/doe/schools/nutrition/programs/sfsp.
Edward Little, Spruce Mountain players winners at hoop awards, senior games BANGOR — Edward Little and Spruce Mountain basketball players were among the winners when the state’s annual season awards and seniors all-star games were held the weekend March 8 and 9. George Kampstra, a member of Edward Little High School’s Unified Basketball team, was named the 2019 Joshua Titus Spirit of
the Game winner on Friday, March 8. The award is named after its first recipient, Titus, who also was a ball player at the Auburn high school. Edward Little’s Mol Maiwen was a finalist for the title of Mr. Maine Basketball, which went to Matt Fleming of Bangor High School March 8. Spruce Mountain’s Haley
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Turcotte was the three-point shooting champion during the Maine Association of Basketball Coaches 39th annual Maine McDonald’s All-Star High School Senior Basketball Games on Saturday, March 9. Other winners during the senior games and competition March 9 were Peyton Grant, Dexter, girls foul-shooting champion, 49/50; Parker Desjardins, Forest Hills, boys foul shooting champion, 47/50; Andrew Storey, Greeley, slam dunk champion. The game winners were AA/A/B Girls, South 69-51; AA/A/B Boys, North 120118; C/D Girls, South 53-47; C/D Boys, South 111-102. The games and individual competitions, in which 122
players participated, were held throughout the day at Husson University in Bangor. On March 8, the night before the competition, Kampstra was presented with the Spirit of the Game award for his contributions above and beyond basketball, presenters said. His presence on the team has opened the eyes, minds and hearts of so many who now understand what makes George, George, they said. He also is a huge fan in the Red Eddies family and is there to cheer on all of players at the basketball games. The 2019 Patrick Thibodeau Spirit of the Game Award was presented to Grace Stacey of Portland High School, who has im-
pressed her coaches and teammate in basketball, soccer and softball. When two sisters came from the city of Goma in the Republic of the Congo to Portland High School to play on the basketball team, Stacey immediately befriended them. When their living arrangements became challenging, Stacey not only convinced her parents to welcome them into their home, but to take legal guardianship. A Spirit of the Game Award was also presented to Old Town’s Gabby Sherman in recognition of her determination and courage. When Sherman was 13, she was diagnosed with brain cancer. Since that time, she has undergone five surgeries. In ad-
dition to receiving daily chemo treatments and attending school, she is the manager of the Old Town Coyote Girls’ basketball program. Other awards presented were Mr. and Miss Maine Basketball, Anna DeWolfe of Greely High School, and Fleming. Academic All-State Scholarship Recipients — Celine Lawrence of Marshwood High School in Eliot; Alex Austin of Scarborough High School. MABC Media Award and Bob Brown Contributor Award — Roger Reed, assistant coach at Hermon High School (Bob Brown Award), Travis Lee and Joe Bailey, Hoops 8 (Maine Media Award).
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Maine produce growers compliance sessions schuduled AUGUSTA — Produce growers in Maine who want to learn more about produce safety and FSMA’s Produce Safety Rule may take part in training sessions scheduled for April. The FDA-approved training covers fundamentals of produce safety, how to apply produce safety principles in a farm context and what the Produce Safety Rule requires. The sessions will cover best practices and basic requirements, and share resources that can be used on the farm, so farmers can feel confident they are protecting their farm and the health of customers.
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MAINE NEWS CALENDAR MARCH March 22 — Fill the Plate breakfast to benefit Meals on Wheels of Seniors Plus, 7-9 a.m. Hilton Garden Inn Riverwatch, Auburn. Tickets at seniorsplus. org or 207-795-4010. March 22, 23 — Light of the World Theater Project presents "The Pilgrim's Progress," Friday at 6 p.m., Saturday at 1 p.m., Cumston Hall, 796 Main St., Monmouth; tickets by donation at the door. March 23 — Art Yoga for Kids, part of Youth Art Month, 10-11 a.m. Common Street Arts. Hathaway Creative Center, 10 Water St., Waterville, www.commonstreetarts.org. March 23 — United Methodist Church bean supper, 5 p.m., 439 Park Ave., Auburn, 207-782-3972. March 23 — Shepherd's pie supper and open mic night, 5 to 8 p.m., free, donations accepted, Fairfield United Methodist Church, 37 Skowhegan Road, Fairfield, 207-453-7505. March 24 — Kennebec Land Trust free guided excursion, Mount Pisgah, Wayne and Winthrop, 1 p.m., meet at the Mount Pisgah Community Conservation Area parking lot, Mount Pisgah Road, Winthrop, 207-377-2848. March 24, 25 — Auditionsfor CLT production of "Five Women Wearing the Same Dress," 6 p.m., Great Falls Performing Arts Center, 30 Academy St., Auburn, 207-783-0958. March 25 — "Un Jour, Une Histoire: Simone Veil, l'instict de vie," Gendron Franco Center French Film series, 6:30 p.m., free and oepn to public, 46 Cedar St., Lewiston, FrancoCenter.org, 207-783-1585. March 25-27 — MSAD 52 pre-k, kindergarten informational meetings, all 6 p.m.: Turner Primary School, March 25, 207-225-1030; Greene Central School, March 26, 207-946-5681; Leeds Central School, March 27, 207-524-5151. Parents in any of the three towns can attend any of the meetings. March 26 — Lakes Region Forum talk by Michael Miclon, about 'Vaudeville in Maine,' 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., King Event Room, Bailey Public Library, 39 Bowdoin St., Winthrop, 207-377-8673. March 26 — Retired game warden Randall Probert will speak to the Hebron Historical Society on "Maine Tales and More," 7 p.m., Town Office, 351 Paris Road, Hebron, 207-966-2023. March 26 — Androscoggin Historical Society program on Poland Spring Resort, 7 p.m., Davis-Wagg Museum, third floor, County Building at Court and Turner streets, Auburn, 207-784-0586. March 26 — ArtsFarmington Youth Concert, 7 p.m., Nordica Auditorium in Mer-
rill Hall, UMF, admission by donation, 207-778-9437. March 29 — Maine Chapter of American Mothers spaghetti supper and silent auction fundraiser to help defray costs of convention expenses for Lina Michaud, Maine's nominee for Mother of the Year, Le Calumet Club, 334 West River Road, Augusta; social hour 5 to 6 p.m., dinner 6 to 7:30 p.m., music by Archie & Dave 7:30 to 10 p.m., 207485-7100 or 207-622-3469. March 30 — Leavitt Area High School Project Graduation annual auction, preview 9 a.m., auction 10 a.m. Donate items, or storage space, addison. bonnie@gmail.com, michelle@stonegunshop.com. March 30 — Childrens author Kevin Hawkes 10 a.m., Turner Public Library. March 30 — Brownfield Lions Club dance, 8 p.m.-midnight, over 21, music by Country Crossroads, 50/50, bottle raffle, Lions Den, Routes 5 and 113, $15 a person, BYOB, benefits Brownfield Lions Community Projects Fund, Richard at 207-256-4264 or Dee at 207-935-2681. Reservations require non-refundable deposit. March 31 — Program about 1794 Vaughan homestead, 4 p.m., Cary Library's Williams House, 14 Old Winthrop Road, Wayne, 207-685-3612.
APRIL April 3 — Canton Historical Society program on wild foods, 6:30 p.m., 25 Turner St., Canton, cantonmehistorical@gmail.com. April 4 — “The Nature Fix: Why Nature Makes Us Happier, Healthier, and More Creative,” by Florence Williams book discussion, 6:30-8 p.m., Norway Public Library, part of spring book discussion series, 207743-5309 ext. 1 or visit the library’s website at www. norway.lib.me.us. April 5 — Concerts for a Cause presents DejaFunk Dance Party, 7:30 p.m., First Universalist Church of Auburn, 169 Pleasant St. (enter on Spring Street), Auburn, handicapped accessible, 207-783-0461. April 6 — Spring Fling fundraiser to benefit patient care at Androscoggin Hospice House, 6:30 p.m., Martindale Country Club, 527 Beech Hill Road, Auburn, 207-777-7740. ext. 1311. April 6 — Breakfast with the Easter Bunny, 8 to 10 a.m., Lisbon United Methodist Church, 14 School St., Lisbon Falls, 207-353-4982. April 6-7 — Gun & Knife Show, Newport Rec Center, 81 North St. 207-341-1356. BigPineGunClub.org. April 7 — Literacy Volunteers of Augusta 12th annual Team Scrabble Tournament, competivie and social divisiions, 1-4 p.m., Bangor Savings Bank, 5 Senator Way, April 2 registration deadline,
fee depending on age of players, size of the team., poceeds benefit Literacy Volunteers of Augusta www. lva-augusta.org, email info@ lva-augusta.org. April 9 — Uiversity of Maine Cooperative Extension workshop on hayfield and pasture heath, 2-5 p.m., 9 Olson Road, South Paris. Register at maine.edu/register/product/got-hayfields-and-pastures-2019. FMI, call 207342-5971 or email richard. kersbergen@maine.edu. April 13 — Author T. Blen Parker will discuss his historical novels revolving around Swan Island, 10 a.m., Bridge Academy Public Library, 44 Middle Road, 207-737-8810. April 13 — Public invited to attend monthly meeting of Maine Chapter of Freedom From Religion Foundation, 10 a.m. to noon, Curtis Memorial Library, 23 Pleasant St., Brunswick, 207-613-7080. April 13 — Inside yard sale with refreshment counter, 9 to 2 p.m., VFW Auxiliary 9787, 58 E. Main St, South Paris, 207-743-5723. April 15 — Babysitter’s training course, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bridgton Community Center, 15 Depot St., Bridgton, register by April 8, 207-647-3116. April 16 — “What Matters Most,” first of two health care decision-making workshops, free, limisted seating, 1-4 p.m., SeniorsPlus, 8 Falcon Road, 207-795-4010. April 22 — Earth Day Volunteer Cleanup, 1-3 p.m., meeting at Pierce House, 204 Main S., Farmington, 207-778-2200. April 23 — “Next Steps: Making Your Wishes Known,” second of two health care decision-making workshops, free, limited seating, 2-4 p.m. SeniorsPlus, 8 Falcon Road, 207-795-4010. April 25 — "The Sound of a Wild Snail Eating,” by Elisabeth Tova Bailey book discussion, 6:30-8 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, 27 — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bath/ Brunswick now taking registrations for Bowl for Kids' Sake, Yankee Lanes, Brunswick, 207-729-7736. April 28 — Autism Society of Maine Walk for Autism, Farmington, Fryeburg. Registration 11 a.m. Walk begins at noon. Register online at www. asmonline.org or call 800273-5200 for more info.
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
asked; Embden Community Center, 797 Embden Pond Road, Embden.
SKOWHEGAN: The Skowhegan Sportsman’s Club meets 7 p.m. the second Thursday of the month, 857 East River Road, Skowhegan, 207-649-1238.
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.
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, 207-539-4368. Friday Walking Group, 9 a.m., Community Hall, carpools to site, email jimandmoe@gmail.com to get on list. Contra dances, 6:30-9 p.m., fourt Saturday of month, Facebook Otisfield Contra Dance, 207539-3072. 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
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.
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: 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 16-23 — Cary Memorial Library winter book sale, Williams House, 14 Old Winthrop Road, Wayne; hours vary, 207-685 3612. March 16-19, 21-24, 29-31 — Gaslight Theater production "A Rollicking Evening of One-Acts," Hallowell City Hall Auditorium, Hallowell. Through March 22 — 2019 Student Art Show featuring art from Hebron Academy, Fryeburg Academy and Lake Region High School, Gallery 302, 112 Main St., gallery hours 11 a.m.-3 p.m.Tuesday-Friday, Sunday; 10 a.m. 4 p.m. Saturday. Through March 22 — Two photography exhibits, "40 Chances: Finding Hope in a Hungry World" and "Witness to War: The Children of Syria," Holocaust and Human Rights Center of Maine, Michael Klahr Center, 46 University Drive, Augusta, 207-621-3530. Through March 23 — Young at Art, 16th annual exhibition of artwork by kindergarten through eighth grade studetns at area schools, free, open to public, Harlow Gallery,
100 Water St., Hallowell, noon-6 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, harlowgallery.org, 207-622-3813. Through 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. Through March 30 — Youth Art Month,events throughout month, exhibition, Common Street Arts, Hathaway Creative Center, 10 Water St., Waterville, open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, noon-5 p.m. Saturday, www.commonstreetarts.org. 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 5-14 — Community Little Theater presents "Avenue Q, Great Falls Performing Art Center, 30 Academy St., Auburn. 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. 16 — Red Sox vs. Baltimore Orioles Lisbon Sunshine Hill Neighbors Seniors, Lisbon Parks and Recreation Dept. bus trip, 7 p.m. game, Cost includes tickets, coach transportation, www.lisbonme.org/ parks-recreation, 207-3530646, 207-353-2289. 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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A post-and-rail fence can be sufficient if the goal is to mark off property lines but not obscure views. Fences can improve functionality of a yard and provide extra security and privacy. Some fences are decorative while others are functional. Families with children and/or companion animals also may find fencing is a necessity to keep everyone safe and corralled. With a vast array of fencing materials available, homeowners may find it challenging to decide which material is right for their properties. The following breakdown can help homeowners learn more about fencing and potentially point them in the right direction regarding which material to choose for their properties. Budget
for neighbors to see into the yard may make an ideal choice. Restrictions It is important to understand local regulations before installing fencing. Communities governed by homeowners’ associations may have rules in place that dictate the type of fences that can be installed. Townships and other municipalities may have their own rules concerning fence type, property borders, fence height, and other factors that will have to be adhered to so that fencing will meet code. If such rules are not following fines may be imposed and the fence may have to be removed. Homeowners also may need permits to install fencing, whether they are hiring a contractor or doing the
work themselves. Maintenance Consumer resources advise that homeowners consider maintenance before choosing a fencing material. Wooden fencing requires the most maintenance due to painting and staining. Aluminum or vinyl fencing requires less maintenance, but it can be harder to repair isolated damage or replace pickets, if necessary. In some instances, the entire fence may have to be replaced. Homeowners install fencing for many different reasons. Considering price, budget, purpose, and maintenance before making a decision regarding fencing can help homeowners make the best decision possible.
Budget is one of the first considerations many homeowners have when installing fencing. Pricing will affect whether one can afford a chain link fence (one of the most budget-friendly options), wrought iron or ornate wood (more expensive). Pricing out several different types of fences will give homeowners an idea of which material fits into their budgets. Purpose Homeowners install fencing for various reasons. If a fence is an ornamental way to delineate property lines, a picket fence or a post-and-rail fence are simple options that can lend a homey feel to a property. These types of fences also can enhance and frame landscaping elements, such as gardens. In many area, laws require homeowners to install fencing around swimming pools. In such instances, chain link fencing that does not obstruct views of the pool might be the best choice. If security or privacy is the main desire, tall fences that make it difficult A post-and-rail fence can be sufficient if the goal is to mark off property lines but not obscure views.
Phillips Library reception for Fedco Seed Catalog exhibit is March 27 PHILLIPS — The Phillips Public Library will host a reception for its exhibit “Forty Years of the Fedco Seeds Catalog,” at 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 27, at the library, 96 Main St. Gene Frey, the catalog’s production manager, will be at the reception to talk about the catalog, which is not only known for its political, social and agricultural commentary, but also its humor and graphics. “It’s a natural for the library,” said library direc-
tor Hedy Langdon, noting that in recent years, in addition to loaning books, the library has loaned seeds with the stipulation that seeds produced by the crops grown are returned to the library for others to borrow. The exhibit will be presented in ways that will engage the children of the community, she said. The exhibition is being co-sponsored with UMF’s New Commons Project, and will run until May 15.
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MOVIE REVIEW
‘Fighting with My Family’ (MGM/WWE Studios)
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Some people may be turned off by wrestling that is basically “sports theater,” with pro athletes pretending to kill each other for entertainment. But the new movie “Fighting with My Family” should help non-fans open up to the ins and outs of the rigorous experience that it takes
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to get to the top. Besides being written and directed by character actor Stephen Merchant, it’s also produced by WWE superstar and blockbuster actor Dwayne Johnson, The Rock, who also appears as himself. Growing up in Norwich, England, Sara (Florence Pugh) and her brother Zak (Jack Lowden), became part of a wrestling family with their parents Ricky (Nick Frost) and Julia (Lena Heady), who are also promoters. Their big dream is to make it to the WWE alongside all the other legends of the sport. Opportunity soon comes knocking when Sara and Zak are called in to audition to become part of a new lineup.
But afterwards, Sara is the only one chosen of the lot and has to leave behind Zak and her parents for training. Upon arriving in Miami and now named Paige, she quickly finds the regimen under the coaching of Jake Roberts (Vince Vaughn) much more demanding than she anticipated. Worse for her, she doesn’t fit in with the other prettier and bodacious female wrestlers she had to train with. Back home, Zak finds himself unable to cope with rejection, and it’s affecting his personal life. It soon leads to family drama that threatens their dreams. The best way to describe this movie is a uniquely odd amalgamation of Brit-
ish comedy and biographical sports drama. It’s like if Monty Python wanted to make a Rocky-type movie without losing some of their famous brand of humor. Yet Merchant managed to create a likable movie where the comedy and drama work well together without causing any bad tonal shift. Thanks to the charm of its British setting along with some of their characters, it makes a very appealing choice for fans of both genres. This movie isn’t apologetic about using certain sports drama clichés while telling the true story of Paige’s rise to glory. It includes her many struggles with training before an eventual climatic fight in the ring. However, the main
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character’s likability and her family’s hilarious moments help make it feel refreshing without treading on mediocrity. No matter if you already know how it all goes down or not, you’ll be left cheering through the end. Both Frost and Headey easily steal the movie giving such natural performances being given the right moments to shine. Pugh does a fine job portraying her character as a humble yet determined young wrestler. Lowden is basically playing a “wet blanket” character meant to move the drama along, which can get grating for some viewers. Vaughn is surprisingly great in a serious role that doesn’t include his unfunny shtick, while Johnson has a good extended cameo. “Fighting with My Family” brings the right attitude and right amount of heart for its audiences. It’s likable enough that you can watch it once and feel good about yourself for the rest of the day. If it doesn’t make you want to watch wrestling, then nothing will. THE MOVIE’S RATING: PG-13 (for crude and sexual material, language throughout, some violence and drug content). THE CRITIC’S RATING: 3.25 Stars (Out of Four)
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Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services announces disabled veterans moose hunt lottery AUGUSTA — The Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services is accepting applications for the 2019 Disabled Veterans Controlled Moose Hunt, held annually on farmland specified by the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife. Since the program’s inception in 2010, MBVS has partnered with IF&W and Smoldering Lake Outfitters to issue hunting permits and essential equipment to participating veterans. This year, IF&W has allocated moose hunting permits for disabled veterans who are residents of Maine — and a small group of non-resident disabled veterans — to participate in the Disabled Veterans Controlled Moose Hunt. This hunt is not the same as the regular IF&W moose lottery, as it requires each hunter to team up with a registered Maine Guide with specific training for the Controlled Moose Hunt and is open only to veterans with a disability rating of at least 50 percent. If a veteran has ever tagged a moose through the Disabled Veterans Controlled Moose Hunt, they are ineligible to hunt again. This year, there will be three hunts in August and two in September. The hunt, which is entirely free for selected veterans, costs $50,000 to administer and is funded entirely through donations and sponsorships from local businesses, organizations and individuals. In order to continue providing this program for veterans at no cost, the public is encouraged to donate or sponsor the program. All funds raised go toward covering costs associated with the hunt, including hunting guide services, essential adaptive equipment, meat processing, and travel and lodging for participants. For related questions, please contact Sarah Sherman at sarah. sherman@maine.gov or 207-430-5816.
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A disabled veteran and his hunting partner, a registered Maine Guide with specific training for the Controlled Moose Hunt, which is open only to veterans. “I can’t overstate how valuable this program is to our veterans,” said David Richmond, acting director of the Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services. “Every year, veterans tell us just how much this experience impacts them. It’s more than just a fun memory; for many, it can be rehabilitating, getting to share an experience with other veterans and the fellowship that it brings.” Roger Line, a Navy and Gulf War veteran, participated in the program in 2017 and shares his experience here: “Shortly after arriving at Smoldering Lake Outfitters, owner Dave Hentosh told us ‘the moose is the excuse’ and I was certainly excited to have an opportunity to bring one home. As the sun set on that Sunday, I kept thinking about ‘the ex-
cuse.’ We sat that evening in the great room sharing our military experiences and it did not take me long to figure out what exactly Dave meant. Our service spanned Vietnam to the Persian Gulf, Iraq, and Afghanistan. We were five brothers-in-arms, brought together through a man’s vision with an excuse to relax and have the hunt of a lifetime.” Applications must be submitted by mail or email to the Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services, 117 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333 or mainebvs@maine.gov by 4 p.m. Friday, May 3. Application forms can be downloaded from the bureau’s website at www. maine.gov/veterans. Results of the lottery will be posted no earlier than Friday, May 24. For more information
on the Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services and the Disabled Veterans Controlled Moose Hunt, visit http://maine.gov/veterans/ or call 207-430-6035. The Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services was established in 1947 by the State of Maine and is part of the Maine Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management. Our mission is to help Mainers who served, and their loved ones, understand and navigate the benefits, services, and programs available to them. The bureau does this by being a responsive, experienced, and dedicated advocate. The Bureau is headquartered at Camp Keyes and has seven field service offices located throughout the state and a claims office located at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Togus. The bureau also op-
The event raised $60 for the Care and Share Food Closet in Farmington through a donation in lieu of seminar fee. “Franklin Savings Bank is always looking for opportunities to continue to
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Maine CDC encourages Mainers to get measles vaccination AUGUSTA — The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention is encouraging Mainers to get vaccinated against measles, as cases of the highly contagious illness continue to appear throughout the U.S. From Jan. 1 to Feb. 28, 206 cases of measles were reported in 11 states, from Washington to Connecticut. Outbreaks, defined as three or more cases, have been reported in four of these states, and typically started with travelers who brought measles back after becoming infected while traveling overseas in areas where large measles outbreaks are occurring. Measles is still common in many parts of the world,
including countries in Europe, Asia, the Pacific and Africa. People who are not vaccinated can contract measles while traveling, then bring it back to the U.S. and infect others who are unvaccinated. To date, no cases of measles have been reported in Maine this year. The last reported case in Maine was in 2017 in an individual who had acquired it after traveling overseas.
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infected person coughs or sneezes. After an infected person leaves a location, the virus can live for up to two hours in the air or on surfaces where the infected person coughed or sneezed. Measles is so contagious that 90 percent of the people close to an infected individual who are not immune will become infected.
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spread measles from 4 days before through 4 days after the rash appears. The incubation period — the time it takes for symptoms to appear after contracting the virus — is typically 10-14 days, but can be as long as 21 days. During this time, a person with measles can spread the illness before they’ve learned of their infection.
“The best protection against measles is vaccination,” said Dr. Siiri Bennett, Maine state epidemiologist. “Most people who get measles are unvaccinated. Immunization helps protect
community from this dangerous and largely preventable virus.” The measles, mumps and rubella vaccine provides long-lasting protection against all strains of measles and is scientifically proven to be safe and effective. Two doses of MMR vaccine are about 97 percent effective at preventing measles, and one dose is about 93 percent effective. The few fully vaccinated people who get measles are much more likely to have a milder illness and also less likely to spread the disease to other people, including those who can’t get vaccinated because they are too young or have weakened
The MMR vaccine is readily available throughout the state. All Maine children up to 18 years of age, regardless of insurance status, are eligible to receive vaccine at no cost. The CDC suggests that anyone who thinks they may have been exposed to someone with measles inform their doctor immediately. Those traveling outside of the U.S. should make sure they are vaccinated against measles before they depart, the CDC said. For more information on measles visit: http://www. maine.gov/dhhs/mecdc/ infectious-disease/epi/vaccine/measles.shtml.
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Dore promoted to vice president Androscoggin Home Healthcare and Hospice welcomes new HR director at Franklin Savings Bank SKOWHEGAN — Franklin Savings Bank branch manager Patrick Dore has been promoted to vice president, the bank announced recently. “Since taking ownership of our Skowhegan Branch after longtime Branch Manager Sally Dwyer’s retirement in 2017, Patrick has demonstrated the traits and work ethic of a true community banker,” said Shelley Deane, executive vice president, human resources and administration at Franklin Savings Bank, in announcing the promotion. “The branch has experienced a nearly seamless transition, has had solid loan and deposit growth, and has had a strong
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has used this experience to help other injured veterans and their families find peace and healing is also amazing. My congratulations and gratitude go to Travis and his entire family for being such an inspiration.” The Congressional Medal of Honor Society’s Citizen Honors Awards recognize Americans whose exceptional courage and selfless service embody the values of the Medal of Honor — courage and sacrifice; commitment and integrity; citizenship and patriotism. From the finalists, four citizens and one organiza-
tion will later be selected to receive the Citizen Honors awards from living Medal of Honor recipients. In 2012, Army Staff Sgt. Travis Mills sustained a quadruple amputation in an IED attack while serving on his third tour in Afghanistan. The story of his long recovery at Walter Reed Hospital and his family’s support has inspired millions across the country. He has since started the Travis Mills Foundation and, in 2017, opened a retreat center in Rome, Maine, offering a range of restorative activities for veterans and their families, free of charge.
