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FEATURE ARTICLES
Maine VA Veterans Creative Arts Competition underway AUGUSTA — For the 12th year in a row, Recreation Therapy Services at VA Maine Healthcare System, in conjunction with the American Legion Auxiliary, is sponsoring the Veterans Creative Arts Competition. Nationwide, recreation therapists, creative arts therapists and other clinical
staff use the creative arts as one form of rehabilitative treatment to help Veterans recover from, and cope with, physical and emotional disabilities. Veterans are provided with the opportunity to participate in creative self-expression in the areas of art, creative writing, drama, dance and music as part of
their therapy. This year, more than 40 veteran visual artists, creative writers, musicians, dancers and dramatic performers from VA Maine will be participating in the local competition, many of them first time participants. It’s the biggest show the program has had.
Winners of the popular vote are: 1st Place - “For The Fallen,” a woodworking piece by Herb Macomber, of Waterville. 2nd Place - “Moxie Falls,” color photography by Scott Ainsworth of Monmouth. 3rd Place - “Pondering The Future,” color photograph by Sandy Flint of Pemaquid.
Dance academy performances...2 Emerge from hibernation John McDonald........................3 Legion of Merit award..............9 More than shores and beaches Victor Block...........................10 Cast of ‘Annie’........................11 Go green...............................15 CMCC Mustangs.....................16
Local winners of the judges’ votes will be announced in the coming weeks, and will be forwarded along to compete at the national level. National winners will be announced this summer. For more information about the Recreation Therapy and the Creative Arts contact Courtney Oliver at 207-623-8411 x4589 or Elizabeth Marrone at 207623-8411 x5371.
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“Moxie Falls,” a photo by Scott Ainslee, of Monmouth, came in second in the popular vote in the veterans art competition at VA Maine Healthcare Systems-Togus.
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FEATURE EVENTS
Dance academy performances April 5, 6 RANGELEY — The Lakeside Dance Academy will present its annual Spring Dance Concert at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 5 and 6, at the RFA Lakeside Theatre, 2493 Main St. It will be an evening showcasing the work of more than 50 dancers of all ages and is sponsored by the Rangeley Friends of the Arts. Senior Brooke Egan will be presenting her senior solo. Dancers ranging in ability from beginner to advanced will perform in ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop and en pointe. In the advanced level, the dancers include Brooke Egan, Lauren Farmer, Gracie Feeney, Averie Flewelling, Jacksyn Haley, Quincy Haley, Jessica House, Brooke Laliberte, Nichole Lemay, Emmarae MacFawn, Elizabeth Robare, Ella Shaffer, Lily Shaffer, Raina Sherrer, Parker Smith and Angelica Chavaree Woodward. The intermediate level includes Kaylee Bottcher, Silvi Emami-Greifendorf, Jozee Feeney, Abigail Grant, Troy Hathaway, Stella MacFawn and Tessa Sherrer. The beginner level includes Kayla Brewer, Michelle Cerminara, Madison Ellis, Piper
Fargo, Mya Gellman, Elyse Kennett, Joslyn Kennett, Addie Kneiser, Lydia Lojas, Mia Lynch, Sarah Kate Murphy, Addisyn Quimby, Micaela Vryhof, Morghan Webber and Caroline Willis. The pre-school Creative Movement class includes the youngest dancers — Sara Chavaree, Cormac deLutio, Sasha Hines, Aurora House, Finn Loud, Aliyah Reineholt, Lilia Rossi, Skyler Thompson, Evelyn Vryhof and Elliana Zeitz. The Lakeside Dance Academy has been providing dance instruction in the Rangeley region since 1986 under the artistic direction of Pam Ellis. Instructors also include Raina Sherrer and Lily Webber, both graduates of the academy. The Rangeley Friends of the Arts has provided support through the years via their scholarship and student lessons program. There will be a reception to celebrate the dancers in the theater lobby after the concert each night. Admission is $7 for adults and $3 for students seven to 18. Children six and under are free. For more information, call Ellis at 207-592-7427.
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Members of the Pointe Class of the Lakeside Dance Academy are shown here rehearsing for their performance on April 5 and 6 at the RFA Lakeside Theater in Rangeley. From left, senior Brooke Egan, Emmarae MacFawn, Ella Shaffer and Angelica Chavaree Woodward.
’Fly Rod Crosby’ topic of library discussion CARRABASSETT VALLEY — The Carrabassett Valley Public Library will host a book talk Friday, March 29, at 4 p.m. focusing on “Cornelia ‘Fly Rod’ Crosby, Champion of Maine” — an illustrated book, appropriate for all ages, detailing the life of Maine’s first guide, Cornelia “Fly Rod” Crosby. Born in Phillips, Crosby
wrote about fishing and hunting, helped to create conservation, hunting and fishing laws, marketed the state of Maine as a destination for outdoor “sports,” and broke barriers for women. In addition to the library presentation, author Pam Matthews will bring classroom visits to the Kingfield and Stratton Elementa-
ry Schools the same day, sponsored by the Carrabassett Valley Public Library’s Maggie Trafton Memorial Fund. The library program is free and open to the public. Matthews comes in full dress as “Fly Rod” Crosby and will be available after her talk to sign and sell copies of the book.
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Friends of Wilson Lake honored by Maine Senate
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Friends of Wilson Lake was recognized with a legislative sentiment sponsored by Sen. Russell Black, R-Franklin, in the Maine Senate on March 7. The legislative sentiment recognizes FOWL for being being named the 2018 Lake Association of the Year by the Maine Lakes Society as a leader in lake protection and inspiring other lake associations to be proactive in protecting Maine’s valuable freshwater resources. Pictured, from left, Barry Hathaway, FOWL board member; Rhonda Irish, Wilton town manager; Martha Lively, FOWL board member; Robert Lively, president, FOWL; Black; Jen Jespersen, president of Maine Lakes Society; Peter Campion, FOWL board member.
FEATURE COLUMN
Any month now ‘dooryards’ will emerge from hibernation John McDonald
There are many things listed among “the first signs of spring,” even here in Maine. Californians await the return of the swallows to the Capistrano Mission. Elsewhere, folks are equally anxious for the return of the buzzards to Hinkley, Ohio. Some know spring is close when teams in Major League baseball start spring training, and some are thrilled just to see the first crocus poke through the dead blades of grass on their brown lawn – once the deep snow melts. All those things are important signs of the spring season and warmer weather, but I look for a more local sign — an authentic Maine sign of spring. As mounds of snow melt
around the state, one of our great cultural icons begins to emerge. I am referring, of course, to “The Classic Maine Dooryard.” Covered under snow since January, Maine’s dooryards are being unveiled in all their rough, unvarnished glory. For those new arrivals from away and even some former country folk with short memories who now dwell in one of Maine’s trendier cities or manicured suburbs, I’ll give a quick explanation. In Maine, a dooryard is a place right outside a humble dwelling’s backdoor (There are no dooryards outside front doors.) where a true Mainer stores all those things that his wife won’t let him store inside their already cluttered dwelling, but items that are much too important to his quality of life to just be thrown on the dump or hauled to a smart, new-age transfer station. We’re not talking about
piles of “junk” here, as some snobs from away would describe them. We’re talking about important items like roughed-up furniture, old stoves, refrigerators, dishwashers, used couches, bed springs, engine blocks, outboard motors, snow blowers, slightly dysfunctional lawn mowers, tires, chains, a transmission or two and chicken wire. For some reason there’s always lots of chicken wire in your wellstocked dooryard. As our snow begins to melt away, our state’s dooryards slowly emerge, and many husbands rediscover important repair projects that were suddenly interrupted a few months ago. There are those electric stoves needing just a little tinkering, and right in the middle of a late-winter tinkering session, those stoves were suddenly buried under two or three feet of snow. For as long as I can re-
member that’s the way things have always worked here in Maine. You know as well as I do that things here in Maine are changing. The re-emergence of Maine’s dooryards reminds us of some of the legal problems experienced by the curators of some of our dooryards. Some folks from away — who may have had congestion problems elsewhere — start complaining about some of our local customs and traditions. Before they’ve even finished unpacking their U-Hauls, they were finding fault. and we all know that no tradition or custom is more revered in rural Maine than the tradition of acquiring and carefully storing important items just outside your backdoor — in a place traditionally known in Maine as a dooryard. In recent years, stories have appeared in local papers telling about the complaints of some neighbors. Some
snooty neighbors have “issues” with the essential items some Mainers might have neatly stored. Some towns — mostly in southern Maine — have even passed ordinances trying to outlaw the traditional Maine dooryard, saying they are, in effect, dumps. It just shows how little some of these town officials know. If the items were just junk and ready for the dump, they wouldn’t be in a dooryard in the first place would it? So, as you drive around Maine this spring, I hope you’ll pay attention as our dooryards emerge from underneath their wintry blan-
kets. If you have a camera you might ask a dooryard curator if you can snap a picture of his landmark that is such an important part of Maine’s rural landscape. What with the increased call for local ordinances, who knows how long our revered dooryards will last? As they say Down East, “Not all change is always for the best.” John McDonald is a storyteller and author of five regional bestsellers – including “A Moose and a Lobster Walk into a Bar” and “The Maine Dictionary.” Contact him at maineauthorjohn.mcdonald@yahoo.com.
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FUNDRAISER
University Credit Union raises money to end student hunger across state AUGUSTA — In the second year of its annual Ending Hunger on Campus Campaign to bring attention to food insecurity among Maine college students, University Credit Union (Uraised $25,119.62 for eight self-funded food pantries within the University of Maine System─ more than triple what the credit union raised in the first year of its campaign). Through the month of December, UCU campaigned
around the state, meeting with campus food pantry volunteers and engaging with the media to raise awareness of the issue and inspire donations to the cause, which UCU matched dollar-for-dollar up to a total of $25,000. Donors could elect a specific campus food pantry to receive their donation. In January, UCU presented campus food pantry staff with the following donations:
• $8,725.46 to the Black
Bear Exchange at the University of Maine in Orono; assists 25 people per week.
• $5,116.38 to the USM
Food Pantry at the University of Southern Maine in Portland; assists 20 people per day.
• $3,396.00 to the Thrifty
Beaver Pantry at the University of Maine at Farmington; assists 15 people per week.
• $3,459.78 to the UMPI
Emergency Food Pantry at the University of Maine at Presque Isle; assists 20 people per month.
• $1,622.00 to the UMA Community Cupboard at the University of Maine at Augusta; assists 15 people per week.
• $1,200.00 to the Bengal’s
Outreach Food Pantry at the University of Maine at
Fork Kent; assists 30 people per month.
• $800.00 to Food for
Thought at the University of Maine at Augusta; assists 20 people per week.
• $800.00 to the UMM
F.O.O.D. Club at the University of Maine at Machias; assists 30 people per week.
“Our number one goal has been to build a momen-
tum of support for campus food pantries, which rely entirely on their own fundraising and volunteers to operate,” said Matthew Walsh, president and CEO of UCU. “These pantries meet an incredibly important need and deserve our ongoing support.” For more information on UCU’s Ending Hunger on Campus in Maine campaign, visit www.ucu.maine.edu/ endinghungeroncampus/.
UMA finalizes veterinary tech agreement with York County Community College AUGUSTA — An agreement between the University of Maine Augusta and York Community College will facilitate students’ ability to transfer credits received with their YCCC Veterinary Technology associate degree towards a veterinary technology baccalaureate degree at UMA. An announcement event was held Monday, March 11, at Maine Veterinary Medical Center in Scarborough. The agreement came out of the workforce need for individuals with a veterinary technology education. UMA partners with MVMC to provide students with internship opportunities. Through internships at MVMC, veterinary offices and rescue
centers, students receive a hands-on experience. “This agreement represents an opportunity for our students that is a real milestone for our program,” said Margaret Wheeler, YCCC veterinary technology professor. “For our students to be able to complete their associate degree, succeed on the National Veterinary Technician Exam and then have the opportunity to complete a bachelor’s degree while remaining in the practice that likely helped facilitate their success at YCCC, is an incredible value. And that value serves the student, the veterinary practice that has invested in the student’s growth and both
YCCC and UMA. I am grateful to everyone who worked to make this happen for our students.” UMA professor Jennifer Freese said, “By partnering with both York County Community College and Maine Veterinary Medical Center, we are able to provide educational opportunities in Veterinary Technology to Maine people statewide. Students in southern Maine can complete the first two year of their education close to home.” The MVMC is always seeking qualified individuals to fill veterinary technology positions, said Lisa Quinones, MVMC human resources manager. “The option for having students at YCCC obtain a bachelor’s
degree at UMA will be beneficial in meeting this need.” Veterinary Technology positions are in demand within the state of Maine. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, employment of veterinary technologists and technicians is projected to grow 20 percent from 2016 to 2026, much faster than the average for all occupations. As the number of households with pets and spending on pets continue to rise, there is expected to be increasing demand for veterinary technologists and technicians to perform laboratory work and imaging services on household pets. Some career opportunities available to licensed vet-
erinary technicians include Small Animal Medicine, Equine Medicine, Food Animal Medicine, Zoo/Wildlife Medicine, Emergency/Referral/Specialty Medicine, Lab Animal Medicine (research), Regulatory Medicine (protect well-being of animals), Veterinary Practice Management, Veterinary Product Marketing and Sales, Animal Nutrition and Humane work or Shelter Medicine. Traditional small animal clinics are always seeking licensed and qualified individuals, as well as biotech companies such as Jackson Labs and IDEXX. Additionally, Veterinary Technology graduates often find employment opportunities in government agencies, zoos
and in the education field. Veterinary technicians often will own/manage their own businesses in professional pet care instead of or in addition to working in the medical field. Maine Veterinary Medical Center is a veterinary referral and emergency practice specializing in canine and feline internal medicine, neurology, neurosurgery, surgery, critical care, CT scanning and MRI imaging and emergency services. Our beautiful, stateof-the-art hospital is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year providing emergency referral capabilities and emergency services for all pets. For more information, please visit http://mvmc.vet/
HELP WANTED
Rangeley Adult Education seeking students and teachers RANGELEY — Franklin County Adult Education recently came out with its Spring 2019 listing of courses; however, the classes offered may be inconve-
niently located for Rangeley area residents. This is where Rangeley Adult Ed comes in. The Rangeley area is filled with not only an abundance of creativity and tal-
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training, Rock Band 101, iPhones & iPads, fly tying, welding and cooking courses, like bread making and jam making workshops. In addition to wanting to hear from teachers, Rangeley Adult Ed is looking to hear from those wanting to learn something new. Perhaps you want to further your career by getting trained in a particular computer program, get your commercial driving license, pursue a nursing career, or maybe you are more interested in personal enrichment and have always
wanted to learn French or American Sign Language. Rangeley Adult Ed wants to hear from you as well. Our mission is to further enhance the community while also helping everyone reach their full potential. For some, it’s a matter of completing their bucket list, and for others it is a low cost resource to assist in their career advancement. Either way RAE will attempt to be the bridge to meet those goals. Adult education courses through Franklin County Adult Education also offer
core courses that include High School Equivalency Testing (HiSet), college transitioning preparedness and resources, group instruction in math and writing, as well as one-on-one tutorial services. If you have an interest you would like to pursue or believe you can pass on your knowledge, Rangeley Adult Ed wants to hear from you. Please contact recently appointed Rangeley Adult Education Coordinator Stephanie Chu-O’Neil at schuoneil@mtbluersd. org or call 207 670-5240.
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PROPERTY OF THE WEEK — Allied Realty 25 Field Way, Rangeley - $181,500 - Nice 4 season home for all your outdoor activities. Close to Rangeley Lake and boat access, as well as, to snowmobile, ATV, mountain biking, snowshoeing, and ski trails. Beautiful fireplace in this 3 bedroom chalet for those cold winter nights. Cathedral ceilings and an extra living area in the loft. Walkout daylight basement ready for you to finish. MLS#: 1404483
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Scholarships available for students pursuing business degrees ELLSWORTH/PORTLAND — Applications are currently being accepted for the Maine Community Foundation’s Patriot Education Scholarship Fund. This renewable scholarship supports graduates of a Maine high school who are enrolled part time (minimum of nine credit hours) or full time in pursuit of a business degree and who will be entering their freshman, soph-
omore, junior or senior year of college. Preference is given to applicants who have a demonstrated interest in personal and commercial insurance professions. The deadline is June 1; to apply online, go to www. mainecf.org. The Maine Community Foundation has worked with donors and educators since 1983 to provide Maine students access to educational
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Free career class in Farmington begins April 17
FARMINGTON — New Ventures Maine will offer “My Next Career Move,” a free, five-week class that helps you prepare for a new career path with a plan that’s right for you, beginning Thursday, April 18 through May 16, from 2 to 4 p.m., at 108 Perham St., Suite # 2.
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AWARD CEREMONY
Maine National Guard’s Jordan receives Legion of Merit award AUGUSTA — Maine National Guard Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Douglas A. Farnham, presented Col. Brenda Jordan with the Legion of Merit at an award ceremony held March 2, at Joint Force Headquarters, Camp Chamberlain. From May 1, 2014, to July 31, 2018, Jordan served as the mission support group commander of the 101st Air Refueling Wing in Bangor, where she oversaw the servicing of over 4,600 aircraft and the processing of 27.5 million gallons of fuel, while simultaneously managing more than 1,200 individual deployments and redeployments in support of state and federal missions. Under her leadership, the 101st Mission Support Group received excellent ratings for their nuclear operational readiness inspection and a “mission effective” rating for the wing’s unit effectiveness inspection, despite a high operations tempo and steady stream of deployments. Jordan also led an era of financial and budget innovations, executing over $4 million in cooperative agreements, and helping to ensure that zero-based
budgeting was instituted for wing and maintenance appropriations. “Col. Jordan spent many years leading the mission support group, first as the deputy and then as the commander. Her leadership and commitment to the organization have been integral to the success of the unit,” Farnham said. “I am so glad that would could acknowledge that with an award of this type.” Jordan left the 101st MSG in July 8 to accept the position of chief of staff, joint staff of the Maine National Guard at Camp Chamberlain. Jordan’s parents were in the audience, along with friends and colleagues from Joint Force Headquarters and the 101st ARW who gathered to support her as she received this prestigious honor. “I really want to say ‘thank you’, because four and a half year in command isn’t successful without each and every one of you – commanders, first sergeants, and chiefs - stepping up and saying ‘I’ll do this difficult job’ and carry that vision forward at the squadron and flight level,” Jordan said. “I look for-
ward to this new challenge, new relationships, and moving forward in the joint environment.”
The Legion of Merit was established by an Act of Congress of July 20, 1942, and is conferred on offi-
themselves by exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services.
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Col. Brenda Jordan receives the Legion of Merit from Maj. Gen. Douglas Farnham at Camp Chamberlain in Augusta March 2.
UMA’s Leclair appointed to Coast Guard security committee AUGUSTA — Dan Leclair, director of unmanned aircraft systems education and research at the University of Maine at Augusta, has been appointed by the U.S. Coast Guard federal maritime security coordinator to a five-year term as a member of the Sector Northern New England Area Maritime Security Executive Steering Committee. The Executive Steering Committee assists in development, review and updating the Area Maritime Security Plan. The committee works with stakeholders in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont and northeast New York to coordinate and review maritime security, including identifying critical port infrastructure and operations; identifying risks; determining mitigation strategies and implementation methods; and providing advice to captain of the port in developing the Area Maritime Security Plan.
cers and enlisted service members of the armed forces of the United States who have distinguished
Leclair is a former Northeast regional commander for the Civil Air Patrol and has been involved with national drone training programs for over six years, most recently teaching as part-time faculty at UMA. “Col. Dan Leclair is an outstanding choice for appointment to the Maritime Security Executive Steering Committee,” said Rebecca Wyke, UMA president. “His background with unmanned aircraft systems, as well as his long history with the Civil Air Patrol will serve him well in this position.” “It is an honor to be appointed to the Executive Steering Committee,” said Leclair. “I look forward to participating as a member of this Steering Committee with important responsibilities for maritime security.” Leclair’s is the second appointment with UMA connections to the Maritime Security Executive Steer-
ing Committee. In 2018, UMA associate professor of cyber security and computer information systems Henry Felch was appointed to serve on this Steering Committee. For more information on UMA’s Aviation and UAS program, visit www.uma.edu.
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TRAVEL WITH VICTOR BLOCK
Alabama’s gulf coast offers more than shores and beaches By Victor Block Travel Writer My first thought was that I had taken a wrong turn. This couldn’t be Gulf Shores and Orange Beach on Alabama’s Gulf Coast. That’s known for long stretches of magnificent sand and unspoiled nature. I was passing glitzy highrise condominium buildings and restaurants ranging from gourmet elegant to beachdive casual. It wasn’t long, though, before I understood. I was in a something-for-everyone place. Gulf Shores and Orange Beach combine attractions available at many sun-and-sand destinations with a number of enticing add-ons. Those who like to commune with Mother Nature have plenty of opportunities. Active types may choose from a long list of pursuits. Folks seeking learning experiences head for museums devoted to a diversity of topics. Granted, beach tourism is why many people visit Gulf Shores, a town of about 12,000 residents; Or-
ange Beach, with about half that number, and the sundrenched area surrounding them. Tan-seekers find a total of 32 miles of pristine white quartz sand lapped by the blue-green waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Both Gulf Shores and Orange Beach have eight miles of beach. Gulf State Park encompasses two miles, and Fort Morgan fronts 14 miles of seashore. Pentagon-shaped Fort Morgan was completed in 1834 to strengthen the country’s coastal defense following the War of 1812. The site contains historic military buildings, artillery batteries and a museum with exhibits of weapons, photographs and letters written by soldiers who served there. A living history program interprets the military periods in the fort’s active life. To top it off, the setting overlooks a broad, snow-hued beach. While Gulf State Park is home to the shortest stretch of beach, other claims to fame account for its popularity. Nine ecosystems nestled in its 6,000-plus acres include pine forests,
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Dinner, sunset and dolphin watching cruises appeal to those preferring to take to sea without any effort. Lake and ocean fishing tempt anglers. Some try their luck off a pier stretching 1,540 foot over the Gulf of Mexico’s water. Snorkelers and divers also find much to like. Artificial reefs provide experiences geared to everyone from children and beginners to advanced divers. Golfers may spend time on 14 courses either in the immediate area or within an hour’s drive. Two of them, Craft Farms and Kiva Dunes, have ranked high on Golf Digest “best courses� lists. People who prefer indoor pursuits also are in luck. Small museums provide insight into the region’s history and character. The Gulf Shores Museum
is located in a pre-World War II beach house. A permanent exhibits tell the story of 19th century settlers and of hurricanes, including how they originate and how a community rebuilds from their destruction. Rotating displays deal with a variety of other topics. In keeping with its name, the Orange Beach Indian & Sea Museum provides introductions to the area’s Native American and fishing heritages. The USS Alabama at Battleship Memorial Park, an hour drive away in Mobile, is home to the massive ship, which saw action for 37 months during World War II, a World War I submarine and a collection of historic aircraft. An hour’s drive in the other direction leads to the National Museum of Naval Aviation in Pensacola, Fla.
Despite its name, the collection of more than 250 aircraft represents every military branch. The complex also is home to the famous Blue Angels, the aerobatic team of Navy and Marine aviators who thrill onlookers with their literal flights of fancy. Battle ships and historic airplanes, golf and a Gulf-related museum might seem to have little in common with an inviting beach destination, and that’s the point. Inclusion of the place on “Top 10� and “Most Beautiful� lists is based upon the magnificent stretches of sand as well as the long list of other attractions that the Gulf Coast and Orange Beach offers those who go there. As one repeat visitor told me, “I came here the first time for the beaches. Now I return for everything else.�
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Monmouth Community Players announce cast of ‘Annie’ MONMOUTH — Monmouth Community Players has announced cast members for the final show of its 27th season — “Annie the Musical.” The production won seven Tony Awards in 1977, including best musical, and there have been three different film versions. The show is being directed by Josie French of Lewiston, assisted by Tim MacLeod of Auburn; Colleen Mahan of Greene is in charge of musical direction, and Cindy Dunham of Windham is the producer. Annie (Anna Whitestone of Winthrop) tells the story of a irrepressible young orphan who, in the midst of the Great Depression, must live in a miserable orphanage run by the tyrannical but comical Miss Hannigan (Colleen Mahan of Greene). Annie’s seemingly hopeless situation changes dramatically when she is selected by Grace Farrell (Ruth Choate of Lewiston) to spend a short time at the residence of the wealthy munitions industrialist,
Oliver Warbucks (David Marshall of Monmouth). Quickly, she charms the hearts of the household staff, and even the seemingly cold-hearted Warbucks cannot help but learn to love this wonderful girl. He decides to help Annie find her long lost parents by offering a reward if they would come to him and prove their identity. The only thing that could possibly come between this little orphan and the happiness she desires are the devious plans of Miss Hannigan, her slimy brother Rooster (Danny Gay of Monmouth) and his twisted girlfriend, Lily St. Regis (Megan Record of Monmouth). The talented cast is full of many zany characters that will tug at your heartstrings and leave you singing as you leave the theater. The orphans are double cast: Molly is played by Jackie Senft of Hallowell and Ava Degen of Monmouth; Kate is played by Ilanna Gray of North Monmouth and Leah Charland
of Fayette; Tessie is played by Ayla Gungor of Lisbon and Evelyn Smith of South Portland; Pepper is played by Greer Slater of Kents Hill and Amara Beganny of Litchfield; July is played by Riley Fyfe of Lisbon and Josie Charland of Fayette; Duffy is played by Maeve Burgess of Monmouth and Hannah McAdam of Kents Hill; with other additional orphans played by Avery Hamlin of Wales, Kya Robitaille of Monmouth,
Mackenzie Barton of Mechanic Falls, Lena Hannon of Kents Hill and Lydia Griswold of Winthrop. The cast is rounded out by a multi-facited ensemble portraying a multitude of characters played by Kathryn Ross of Chelsea; Heather Pape of Wayne; Zachary Hodge of Manchester; Henry Quintal, Maya Veilleux and Alexa Gallant of Augusta; Tim Ryan of Lisbon; Cindy McAdam of Kents Hill;
Alec Lyons of Leeds; Dayla Davis of Chesterville; Oliver and Amy Hamlin of Wales; Jocelyn Gray of North Monmouth; Nancy Kenneally of Lewiston; Jim Wright of Fayette; Cindy Dunham, Ginger Smith, Pheobe Armillotti, Sinead Callahan and Amy Griswold of Winthrop; Joseph Cothen and Rebecca Singer of Hallowell; and Andy Tolman of Readfield. Finally, what production would be complete without
Annie’s canine companion Sandy, played by Macy Lemieux of Brunswick. The show dates are April 26 through May 5, with four shows each weekend — Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. For more information, or to purchase tickets, visit the theater’s website at www.monmouthcommunityplayers.org, email monmouthcommunityplayersmaine@gmail. com, or call 207-370-9566.
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MAINE NEWS CALENDAR MARCH 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 29 — Chris Smither — songwriter, guitarist and bluesman — 7:30 p.m., Johnson Hall Performing Arts Center, 280 Water St., Gardiner, 207-582-7144. 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 — 6th annual Fairy Godmother Gown Giveaway, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Foss Mansion, 19 Elm St., Auburn, to donate gowns call 207-783-6450 or 207-713-5888. March 30 — Childrens author Kevin Hawkes 10 a.m., Turner Public Library. March 30 — “Cabin Fever” event for elementary-aged kids, accompanied by an adult, 1 to 3 p.m., Western Mountains Baptist Church, 929 Carrabassett Road (Route 27), Carrabassett Valley, 207-265-2557. 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 — Grief support program for children, teens and families at Hope’s Place, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., for youth ages three through 18, their parents or caregivers, Hospice Community Center, 304 Main St., Waterville, 207-873-3615. April 3 — Canton Historical Society program on wild foods, 6:30 p.m., 25 Turner St., Canton, cantonmehistorical@gmail.com. April 4 — “The Nature Fix: Why Nature Makes Us Happier, Healthier, and More Creative,” by Florence Williams book discussion, 6:30-8 p.m., Norway Public Library, part of spring book discussion series, 207-743-5309 ext. 1 or visit the library’s website at www.norway.lib.me.us. April 5 — Concerts for a Cause presents DejaFunk Dance Party, 7:30 p.m., First Universalist Church
of Auburn, 169 Pleasant St. (enter on Spring Street), Auburn, handicapped accessible, 207-783-0461. April 6 — Livermore Community Center indoor yard sale, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. 25 Church St., 207-212-7543. April 6 — Chicken Pot Pie supper with sides and homemade pies, to benefit annual North Waterford World's Fair, 5 to 6:30 p.m., North Waterford Congregational Church, 5 Kezars Road, (off Route 35, across from Melby’s store), Waterford, $10 per person; children six to 15, $5; children five and under free, 207-894-8185. April 6 — "Thanksgiving in April" turkey dinner and silent auction, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Lovell United Church of Christ, 1174 Main St., Center Lovell. April 6 — Community supper, 5:30 p.m., meal includes casseroles, salads, desserts, coffee and punch and a raffle of baked goods and household items, donations are accepted for the meal, Congregational Church of East Sumner, 50 Main St., Route 219, East Sumner, 207-388-2263 or 207-388-2667. 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 7 — U.S. Army Jazz Ambassadors, 3 p.m. Williamson Center, Lawrence High School, 9 Church St., Fairfield, free, tickets available at www. armyfieldband.com/tickets. 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 9 — Author and Registered Maine Guide Earl Brechlin, "Return to Moose River: In Search of the Spirit of the Great North Woods," 6:30-8 p.m. Norway Public Library, 207-743-5309 ext. 1. 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 11 — LA Metro Chamber "Business Before Hours," 7 to 9 a.m., Fish Bones Grill, 70 Lincoln St., Lewiston, 207-783-2249. April 11 — “From the Light: Writing About Wounding Experiences,” 4-6 p.m., Waterville Public Library, 73 Main St., Waterville, free, but registration required, https://from-thelight-poetry.eventbrite.com. April 11 — Athor Diane Smith, "Command Conflicts in Grant’s Overland Campaign: Ambition and Animosity in the Army of the Potomac," Joshua Chamberlain Civil War Roundtable, 7 p.m., Morrell Room, Curtis Memorial Library, 23 Pleasant St., Brunswick, free, open to the public. April 13 — Author T. Blen Parker will discuss his historical novels revolving around Swan Island, 10 a.m., Bridge Academy Public Library, 44 Middle Road, 207-7378810. April 13 — Public invited to attend monthly meeting of Maine Chapter of Freedom From Religion Foundation, 10 a.m. to noon, Curtis Memorial Library, 23 Pleasant St., Brunswick, 207-613-7080. April 13 — Inside yard sale with refreshment counter, 9 to 2 p.m., VFW Auxiliary 9787, 58 E. Main St, South Paris, 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 19 — The Table's Good Friday Simple Service, 6 to 8 p.m., Norway Grange, 15 Whitman St, Norway, 207-461-3093. 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 — 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, 207743-5309 ext. 1 or visit the library’s website at www. norway.lib.me.us.
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, 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 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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Through March 1 — The Welcoming Library traveling exhibit, Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St., 207-333-6640 ext.3. March 6-April 21 — Wayne Community Church, 22 Old Winthrop Road, Wayne Lent, Easter services, activities, 207-6853505, 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. Through 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. 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; 207628-2361, lolly66@tds.net. April 5-14 — Community Little Theater presents "Avenue Q, Great Falls Performing Art Center, 30 Academy St., Auburn. April 13-19 — Waterville Public Library book sale, Fireside Room, during library's open hours, 73 Elm St., all sales by donation. 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. 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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MOVIE REVIEW
Captain Marvel Lucas Allen (Marvel Studios) If you can recall from the post-credits scene from “Avengers: Infinity War,” the character of Captain Marvel is teased as the hero who plays a crucial role in this April’s “Avengers: Endgame.” But first, we need to learn a little more about her origin and powers before she can take down Thanos. The movie is co-written
and directed by Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck, who came from independent filmmaking before being picked up by the powers that be at Marvel Studios. Think of this as the studio’s answer to 2017’s “Wonder Woman,” but with the addition of a cat. Set in 1995, there’s an ongoing war between the Kree and the Skrulls that’s been going on for a long time. One of the Kree’s finest is a soldier named Vers (Brie Larson) who was trained under the guidance of Yon-Rogg (Jude Law) and the Supreme Intelligence (Annette Bening). However, she’s stricken with amnesia and plagued with memories of her past she can’t recall. When she gets kidnapped by Skrull leader Talos (Ben Mendelsohn), she escapes and ends up on Earth, which
could hold a key to her past. She’s then being tracked by lead S.H.I.E.L.D. agent Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson) who at the time has rookie agent Phil Coulson (Clark Gregg) under his wing. Together, they search through secret records before finding out Vers was a young pilot named Carol Danvers trying to overcome personal obstacles to reach for the stars. Eventually, she and Fury go to Louisiana to see Danvers’ fellow pilot Maria Rambeau (Lashana Lynch) who reveals that Danvers was testing a new secret plane when she disappeared from Earth. It also reveals new twists and turns that will put Carol on a new path to becoming a hero. Part of the appeal of the Marvel Cinematic Universe is that audience get proper-
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the last act much more interesting. The movie is also pure ‘90s nostalgia joy with some images like Blockbuster Video and Game Boy that’ll make some viewers in their 30s miss the good ol’ days of renting movies and living a carefree life. Not to mention, a ‘90s mixtape of great songs from artists like No Doubt, Hole and Garbage help best represent the last decade of genuinely good music. Larson is fantastic as the lead character, delivering a believable portrayal of a warrior overcoming adversity to become a hero in her own way. She and Jackson have very good comic chemistry, while the use of CGI de-aging actually makes the veteran actor look like he’s always been aging well. Gregg returns in his signature Marvel role but sadly
doesn’t appear too much, which means you’ll have to suffice to watching repeats of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Both Law and Mendelsohn brings more meat to their characters giving the story some big weight. Yes, Goose the Cat has some great moments of his own that’s sure to please cat lovers alike. Though it’s unlikely to get the same awards recognition as “Black Panther,” “Captain Marvel” manages to stand tall among all other MCU entries in the studio’s 11 year history. If her presence is any indication, looks like the future is looking brighter for this universe. THE MOVIE’S RATING: PG-13 (for sequences of scifi violence and action, and brief suggestive language) THE CRITIC’S RATING: 3.75 Stars (Out of Four)
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ly entertaining introductions to the heroes they may not have heard of. In this case, we’re introduced to who may be the most powerful hero in the MCU thus far. She’s courageous, full of heart, and doesn’t care if you tell her she can’t do anything. She is this universe’s embodiment of empowerment and her heroics will surely inspire a wide array of viewers for years to come. When you see her handle the action on screen, you’ll know that even the most evil of Marvel villains are probably shaken in their boots at her presence. As per usual, there’s a generous display of action, humor, and heart at display though some of the fight scenes look clumsily edited. But there are some twists and turns into the story that you cannot expect, but it makes
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Spring & Summer SPECTACULAR Go green in your lawn and garden this spring Spring is a season of rejuvenation. As the cold days of winter drift away, spring blooms begin to sprout and grass regains its lush green look. Green is certainly a color that’s synonymous with spring. Gardening enthusiasts can find a way to make spring even more green by embracing several eco-friendly gardening practices as they bring their lawns and gardens back to life in the months to come.
• Create a compost pile. Composting is an eco-friendly way to enrich lawns and gardens. Composting helps to conserve water because compost promotes moisture retention in soil, reducing homeowners’ need to water their lawns and gardens while also helping them to save money on their water bills. Composting also helps homeowners avoid the need to use potentially harmful chemical fertilizers because compost is a natural, slow release fertilizer. In addition, according to Canada’s Green Action Centre, compostable materials make up 40 percent of residential waste. So composting can dramatically reduce the amount of waste homeowners ultimately send to landfills.
ly as their predecessors, are unlike those of yesteryear. According to the Planet Natural Research Center, an online resource for organic gardeners, gas-powered engines emit more than 10 times the hydrocarbons per amount of gas burned than auto engines. But reel mowers are fuel-free and less expensive than gas-powered mowers. Planet Natural also notes that reel mowers snip grass like scissors, leaving finer trimmings that can serve as nourishing, weed-deterring mulch for yards.
• Water at the right times of day. Homeowners who
water their lawns and gardens at the right time of day can help the planet and reduce their energy bills. As spring gradually gives way to summer, temperatures typically rise. Watering during the coolest times of the day means less water will be lost to evaporation, ensuring water-needy soil will get all it needs to help lawns and gardens thrive. Early morning watering before the sun reaches its midday peak and/or evening watering as the sun is setting are typically great times to water lawns and gardens, rather than when temperatures are at their hottest.
• Use a rain barrel. Rain barrels provide another great way to conserve water while tending to lawns and gardens. Rain barrels collect and store rain water from roofs and downspouts, keeping water from washing into sewage systems where it can’t be put to good use. Water collected in rain barrels can be used in various ways. Many homeowners can use water from rain barrels to water their lawns, gardens and houseplants, saving money on their water bills along the way.
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ers. Reel mowers may seem like relics from simpler times, but today’s reel mowers, while just as eco-friend-
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Hunting access issues V. Paul Reynolds The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife has had a landowner-relations arm since the mid 1990s. Back then, Game Warden Dave Peppard, with whom I worked, was freed up from most of his law-enforcement duties to trouble shoot landowner relations issues and spread the word that posted land hurts the cause of Maine outdoor recreation. His job wasn‘t that complicated back then. If he saw a new posting in his travels, he‘d find
the owner, determine if there were issues and, at the very least, encourage the landowner to use a state-sanctioned sign that read “Hunting By Permission Only.” Peppard took his mission seriously and, for one man, did some good work. Since that time the mantle of landowner relations has varied with mixed results. We do know that over the years, more and more rural open land is being posted. No doubt it is partly responsible for the decline in recreational hunting in Maine. Two aspects of this issue have been difficult to quantify: 1) How bad is the posting problem? and 2) Has any real progress been made in educating landowners and land users? In 2005, the Sportsman‘s Relations Adviso-
ry Board was created by statute as a tool to further good landowner realtions in the state. The law gave the IF&W commissioner the authority to appoint board members from the ranks of different stakeholders. Outdoor writer, and former SAM director George Smith was appointed to that board. Eventually, Smith quit the board saying he was “disappointed and disgusted“ by its lack of progress. In one of his columns, he noted that landowner relations had such a low priority with IF&W he could find no reference to the new board on IF&W‘s website. Insofar as I can tell, not much has changed since George Smith resigned from the board in disgust.
The statute that created the Sportsman‘s Relations Advisory Board requires an annual report be completed. If those reports have been completed, they have been well-concealed over the years. Bureaucracies may have their place, but Peppard had it right. The battle against posted land requires shoe leather and a lot of door knocking. Maine‘s newly appointed commissioner of MDIF&W Judy Camuso was quoted recently on the topic of landowner relations. One of her early goals is to upgrade and invigorate IF&W‘s landowner relations program. Smith had some good advice that is still timely. (Install a landowner relations program within
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CMCC Mustangs are again national women’s champions AUBURN — The Central Maine Community College Mustangs have returned home as national USCAA DII basketball champions for the second time in three years. The women beat number one seed Villa Maria College to win the 2019 USCAA DII National Championship 85-78 against number one seed Villa Maria College in a game played March 6 in Uniontown, Pa. The win is bittersweet for tournament MVP Brooke Reynolds and Eraleena Gethers-Hairston, juniors who were also on the national championship team in 2017. Reynolds and Gethers-Hairston have played together since seventh grade. “This is it – the journey is done and we went out with a bang,” said Gethers-Hairston. “We made history as the only two women in the state of Maine with two USCAA DII titles.” Kristen Huntress, who scored 17 points in the final game, credits the closeness and dedication of the team for winning the national championship. “Personally, I’ve dreamed about winning a national championship since I was a little kid…to be able to achieve this with my team is indescribable,” she said. Many of the women de-
scribed Coach Andrew Morong as an incredible leader on the court and a key supporter off the court. Said Gethers-Hairston, “I looked at him as an older brother off the court. He was always there for me. I have the upmost respect for
him always.” Sophomore Jordyn Reynolds is cherishing the small moments. “As a college athlete you only have so much time, and it flies by before you know it. What I’ve taken away is to just cherish it all, every moment,
every practice, every game. It all means something very special,” she said. In addition to winning the national tournament, four Mustangs were recognized at the United States Collegiate Athletic Association’s All-American
Awards Dinner. Huntress and Alex Bessey earned Academic All-American Honors for having a 3.5 or greater cumulative GPA. Bessey also earned an All-American Honorable Mention selection. Jordan Reynolds was
named a USCAA Second Team All-American, and older sister Brooke Reynolds was recognized as a USCAA First Team All-American. Brooke is the third Mustang to earn First Team All-American three times in her career.
From left, Kristina Blais, CMCC alumni and starting point guard on the 2017 national championship team, celebrates with current champions Jordyn Reynolds, Brooke Reynolds & Eraleena Gethers-Hairston.
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The Mustang women celebrate in Kirk Hall, where they put in many hours of training and practice to make it to the national stage.
