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NORWAY — In recognition of Memorial Day, Norway Memorial Library will host a talk by World War II veteran Roy Earle at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 30. Earle will share his experiences, both heart-wrenching and humorous in the 4th Marine Division of the Pacific. Earle was born in 1924 in Montclair, N.J., and he grew nearby in the city of Bloomfield, where he graduated from high school in 1942. Knowing he would soon be drafted, he made the decision to enlist in the U.S. Marine Corps in late 1942, 11 months after the U.S. entered the war. Earle did his recruit training at Parris Island, S.C., and in January 1943, he started the Field Lineman’s Course at 2nd Telephone Company at Camp Lejeune; there he received his communicator’s MOS. In August 1943, he made the cross-country move to Camp Pendleton, Calif., where his unit was redesignated Company A 4th pioneer battalion, part of the newly formed 4th Marine Division. In December 1943, Earle joined the First Joint Assault Signal Company, his
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the beach and the front-line troops, moving inland to replace communicators that were killed or wounded. In January 1944, the men
were deployed overseas, going directly into combat in the Marshall Islands. Over the next 13 months, Earle was in constant operations combat against the Japanese, participating in vicious battles in Saipan, Tinian, and Iwo Jima. When the war ended in September 1945, Earle was in Hawaii, where his unit was training to invade Japan. He was discharged in October 1945, at age 21. For his service, Earle received the two Presidential Unit Citations awarded the 4th Marine Division, the Navy Unit Citation awarded JASCO, the American Cam-
paign Medal, the Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal with four bronze battle stars, and the World War Two Victory Medal. Back in New Jersey, he went back to work, and also attended college at Rutgers. After 25 years at Hoffman LaRoche, he retired and changed careers, becoming a teacher at Ricker College in Houlton, and later a professor at Casco Bay College in Portland. This program is free and open to the public. For more information, call the library’s information desk at 207-7435309 ext. 1 or visit www.norway.lib.me.us.
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Funny things kids say! When my daughter was 3 and my son was 5 I had brought them in the bathroom. In the toilet was a huge bunch of white and blue gunk. I asked them, “Do you know what this is?” My son said. “No, Mama”, he was always sincere. The 3 yr old, she was never sincere,
said no also, with a 3 yr old guilty face. A few minutes later my daughter said, “Know what Mama? That stuff really looks like Aim toothpaste doesn’t it?” I left he room and laughed all day long! — Marie Casey, Belgrade ME Little Ethan was Xmas
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I, the grandfather, invited my great grandson to go to a small hands-on farm animal park. When I went to pick him up his mother asked to go. My great grandson and I waited for her in the truck for what seemed like an eternity. From the back seat came his voice saying “Grandpa, women are slow pokes not like men who just like to get in the car and go.” And then said, “ Women need to learn to become fast pokes!” I laughed so hard I had tears in my eyes. – Larry Dyer, Casco
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Raymond Village Garden Tour June 22 benefits library RAYMOND —Gardening enthusiasts are invited to tour seven private gardens in Raymond on Saturday, June 22 and to talk with garden designers about their creative processes in cultivating those inviting spaces. Rain date is June 23. This is all part of the fourth Raymond Garden Tour, a self-guided tour to raise money to benefit the
Raymond Village Library. The tour begins at the library at 9 a.m., and ends at 3 p.m., allowing participants to buy tickets and get a brochure and map documenting individual gardens, and view gardens at their own pace. The tour is planned as a whole day’s event, visiting several gardens in the morning and taking a break for lunch at one of
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A message from Sabre Yachts, crafting premium vessels since 1970 Sabre Yachts has been crafting luxury yachts in Raymond since 1970, when it set out to build the finest possible 28-foot sailing yacht using production-line methods and fiberglass technology. Over the next 40 years, sailboat models from 28- to 45-feet would establish Sabre’s reputation as an industry-leading boatbuilder. Then, in 1989, the Sabreline 36 “Fast Trawler” made her debut. The tri-cabin motoryacht featured the spaciousness and comfort of a trawler with a new hull design for faster performance, and officially launched Sabre’s now-iconic motor yacht range. Today, Sabre produces powerboat models from 38- to 66- feet in length, all constructed using state-ofthe-art VIP infusion technology. Sabre Yachts is renowned for classic designs, industry-leading quality, and nautically sensible style, a reputation which begins with our craftspeople and associates, their unceasing demonstration of artistry, dedication, and su-
perb craftsmanship which honor the centuries-old boatbuilding tradition of the State of Maine — hence the company motto, “Crafted in the Maine Tradition.” Sabre Yachts, in conjunction with sister company Back Cove Yachts, employs more than 350 Maine craftspeople. Our culture emphasizes community, safe practices and cross-training. The result is a highly skilled team, nearly a third of whom have been with Sabre for over a decade, whose standards of excellence far exceed those of any other manufacturer in the market. We believe in a comprehensive culture. Through a series of quarterly meetings and regular team luncheons, associates are updated on changing business conditions, the company’s position in the marketplace, sales data and goals. They also receive information regarding best-practice changes and new safety regulations and discuss quality and warranty claims. This process ensures every member of
our team understands their specific part in making our goals a reality. With the addition of the new Sabre 58 Salon Express, in conjunction with the ongoing success of our other models, Sabre Yachts is expanding. Associates have access to extensive company and personal ben-
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Black flies, tourists return year after year John McDonald
Did you see that article in the paper the other day about black flies? I had to laugh when I saw it because the headline and lead paragraph let readers know right up front that black flies were due to arrive in Maine on schedule, despite our tough winter and cold spring. After reading it – of course – I just had to laugh. I can understand why
a newspaper would run such an article at this time of year. As the month of May approaches, nothing will make get a reader’s attention faster than a headline that includes the two simple words “black” and “flies” in close proximity, but I can’t imagine the typical Mainer sitting around the house on pins-and-needles wondering when some insect expert is going to tell us if there’ll be any black flies with us this spring to share in our outdoor events. It is, however, easier to imagine the typical Mainer choosing the pins-and-nee-
dles treatment over a backyard full of angry, hungry black flies. I can’t say for sure, but I’d say that black flies might be to folks in Maine what piranha are to the folks who live along the mighty Amazon. Okay, so maybe it’s not a perfect analogy, since even I know that piranha have slightly bigger teeth than black flies and seldom leave the water. The point is a bunch of black flies can sure make life unpleasant for people in these parts. Just as people on the Amazon probably tell all
kinds of stories about antisocial piranhas, I remember as a kid listening to lots of stories about people getting caught in the North Woods during black fly season and barely escaping with their lives. My Uncle Earl told a story about a trip he took upcountry years ago during black fly season, when the car he was driving broke down up around Meddybemps. It was black fly season so he had to roll up all the car windows. Before long, the black flies were so thick on the windows the inside of the car was pitch
black. I can’t remember how Uncle Earl said he got out of that particular mess, and there’s the distinct possibility he was exaggerating slightly only for emphasis The point is it’s not too hard to imagine something like that happening to someone here in Maine during black fly season. Uncle Earl told me black flies were first introduced into Maine as part of a state-sponsored touristcontrol program that went haywire. The original idea was to place groups of black flies in strategic places around the state to keep
Maine from being overrun with pesky tourists. How did it work? Well, we now have more black flies and more tourists than we’ve ever had, and both tourists and flies seem to be coming earlier and staying later every year. As Uncle Earl would say: So much for your government programs.” To contact Maine humorist John McDonald, call 207-240-8324 or email maineauthorjohn.mcdonald@yahoo.com.
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erty, which will be called Peabody-Fitch Woods. Peabody-Fitch Woods will protect the land surrounding Bridgton Historical Society’s historic Narramissic Farm. Conserving the land will ensure public access for recreational opportunities including hunting, walk-
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MAINE NEWS CALENDAR MAY May 24 — Reception for exhibit "Rick Osterhout – Sculpture," 5:30-7 p.m. Lakeside Contemporary Art Gallery, RFA Lakeside Theater, 2493 Main St.; cash bar, appetizers, free, open to public, rangeleyarts.org. May 24 — Friday Game Night (cribbage, backgammon, Yahtzee and more), 6-9 pm, Mount Vernon Community Center, 2 Main St. Mount Vernon. May 24 — Concerts for a Cause featuring DuoDuo, 7:30 p.m., First Universalist Church of Auburn, 169 Pleasant St., (enter on Spring Street), Auburn, 207-783-0461. May 25 — Special Saturday Breakfast Cafe to Benefit 5th of July Fireworks Display, 9-11 am, Mount Vernon Community Center, 2 Main St., Mount Vernon May 25 — Short Folks For Hope Foundation Super Saturday family fun event, 11 a.m.-3 p.m,., Longley Square, Main Street, Norway; free, open to public, www.shortfolks. org. May 25 — New Sharon Methodist Church public supper, 5-6:30 P.M., 18 Starks Road, $9 for adults. May 26 — Rangeley RuKaBi Race (run, kayak, bike), 10 a.m., registration 9:15-9:15 a.m., individuals or teams, deadline if need rental equipment is May 13, 207-864-5571, karen@ rangeleymaine.com, 207-864-3055, lindsay@ rangeleyhealthandwellness.com. May 27 — Art in the Park show, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday, Edward Little Park, with 2 p.m. awards ceremony, vendors, more. www.auburn150.com/ artshow, 207-782- 5118. May 27 — Parade, 10 a.m., Monday, lineup 9:15 a.m. Dyer Street. Short ceremony Veterans Park, Water Street, follows. Parade begins at Dyer Street and Madison Avenue (U.S. Route 201), proceeds onto Water Street to Veterans Park. To register visit www.skowheganchamber. com/parades/. May 27 — Wayne Memorial Day parade and ceremony, 10:30 a.m. lineup at Wayne Community Church’s parking lot; 11 a.m. parade down
Main Street to Pond Road to Veterans Memorial Stone on Pocasset Lake. If it rains, ceremony 11 a.m., Ladd Center. Transportation provided for any veterans who need a ride in the parade, 207-685-9005, 207-685-4117. May 27 — Parade is 10:30 a.m. on Monday, forming at the Court House and proceeds to Moore Park for a ceremony at 11 a.m. For information about participating, contact Sarah Glynn at 207-890-7189. The rain location will be the South Paris fire station. May 27 — Monmouth American Legion Post 204 Memorial Day Ceremony, 11 a.m., center of Monmouth. May 27, 28 — Gaslight Theater audtions for "A Midsummer Night's Dream," 6 p.m., Hallowell City Hall auditorium, 1 Winthrop St., Hallowell, 207-626-3698. May 28 — Center for Wildlife's "Owls: Silent Hunters of the Night," Tuesday, 6 p.m., Topsham Public Library, 25 Foreside Road, 207-725-1727. May 28 — Author Susan Conley, 6:30 p.m., Bailey Public Library, 39 Bowdoin St., Winthrop, 207-377-8673. May 30 — L-A Optimist Club and Auburn Police Department Bike Safety Day, 4 p.m., PAL Center Complex, 24 Chestnut St., Auburn, 207-333-6650, ext. 2041. May 30 — Talk by World War II veteran Roy Earle, in recognition of Memorial Day, 6:30 p.m. , Norway Public Library, 258 Main St., free, open to public, 207-743-5309 ext. 1, www.norway.lib.me.us. May 31 — Bean supper, Turner Center Universalist Church, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Route 117 across from Gazebo, Turner, donations accepted. May 31 — Friday Game Night (cribbage, backgammon, Yahtzee and more), 6-9 pm, Mount Vernon Community Center, 2 Main St. Mount Vernon. May 31 — Rangeley Community Chorus performs “Do You Hear the People Sing?” 7 p.m. RFA Lakeside Theater, 2493 Main St. $15, iunder 18 $10; tickets at www.rangeleyarts.org, box office 10 a.m.-2 p.m. MondayFriday, 207-864-5000, or
at the door. May 31 — The Mollyockett Chorus Concert “Back to the 50s” snowed out Oct. 27 rescheduled, 7:30 p.m., Norway Unitarian Universalist Church, 479 Main St., Norway, 207-743-2828.
JUNE June 1 — Sumner Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary Annual Yard/Bake Sale, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Sumner Fire Department, Main Street, 207674-5522, 207-577-4271. June 1 — University of Maine Cooperative Extension Oxford County spring cleanup day, 9 a.m., 9 Olson Road, rain date June 8, volunteers needed, coffee, water, snacks, pizza lunch provided, 207-7436329; extension.oxford@ maine.edu. June 1 — Potluck Saturday Cafe (households in town all bringing breakfast items). 9-11 am, Mount Vernon Community Center, 2 Main St., Mount Vernon. June 1 — MDIFW Watercraft Safety Course, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., free, hosted by North Pond Association, Fairview Grange 342, Fairview Grange 342, 826 Village Road, Smithfield; lunch provided; offers certification for 16-8 year olds to operate personal water craft. Final exam passage is required for a certificate. Register: 207-985-7271, deelalcu@gmail.com. For more information visit www.maine.gov/IFW. June 3 — Deadline to submit to Aug. 12-Sept. 7 29th annual Maine Open Juried Art Show, Sterrs Gallery in Common Street Arts, commonstreetarts. com. June 5 — Rangeley Friends of the Arts student music recital, 6:30 p.m., RFA Lakeside Theater, 2493 Main St., Rangeley, free, at-will donations accepted, www.rangeleyarts. org. June 7 — Exhibit of works by printmaker Emily Wentworth during the month of June, free public-invited reception Friday, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Matolcsy Art Center, 480 Main St., Norway, 207739-6161. June 7 — Friday Game Night (cribbage, backgammon, Yahtzee and more),
6-9 pm, Mount Vernon Community Center, 2 Main St, Mount Vernon. June 7-8 — Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trustl Rangeley Birding Festival, www.rlt.org, 207-6800611. June 8 — Architectural Drawing for Kids workshop at Folk Art Studio at Fiber and Vine, 402 Main St., Norway, 207-7392664. June 8 — Heywood Club neighborhood yard sale, rain or shine, beginning at 8 a.m., along Pleasant Street, Crockett Ridge, Round the Pond Road and Millettville, Norway, 207461-2334, 207-743-5150. June 8 — Fight Back 5k fun run/walk in memory of Fred Washer, 8:30 a.m., Norway Fire Department, benefits Blisters for Sisters and Misters, Dempsey Challenge, register online http://www.running4free. com/. June 8 — Saturday Breakfast Cafe (cooked by two households in town), 9-11 am, Mount Vernon Community Center, 2 Main St., Mount Vernon. June 8 — Eunice Farnsworth-Ruth Heald Cragin Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution flag folding ceremony and planting of perennials, Sundial Memorial Garden, 10 a.m., Coburn Park, 419 Water St., Skowhegan. June 8 — KVCAP 54th anniversary celebration, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Educare Central Maine, barbecue noon1 p.m., kids activities, free, including barbecue, open to public. June 11 — Community conversation about civil discourse, facilitated by Mark Hews, Maine Revives Civility, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Hubbard Free Library, 115 Second St., Hallowell, 207-622-6582. June 11 — Lewiston Adult Education program graduation ceremony, 7 p.m., Lewiston High School, 156 East Ave., Lewiston, 207-784-2928. June 12 — Annual Bird Walk, led by Nick Lund of Maine Audubon, starting 8 am in the parking lot of the Dr. Shaw Memorial Library, 344 Pond Road, Mount Vernon. June 14 — Forum with U.S. Rep Jared Golden, DMaine 2nd District, 10-11 am. Mount Vernon Community Center, 2 Main St.,
Mount Vernon. June 15 — Telstar's 50th anniversary community celebration, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Telstar High School, Bethel, 207-875-3335. June 15 — 'Health Care Blues' event focusing on uality, affordable health care, hosted by Maine AllCare, 12:45 p.m. march from parking lot off Bank Street to Brunswick Mall., Brunswick, aryder@maineallcare.org. June 15 — Off the Hill Band, with Donna Whittemore, 7-11 p.m. Embden Community Center, 797 Embden Pond Road, $10, 207-566-7302. June 19 — Androscoggin Elder Abuse Task Force annual Senior Resource Fair, free, open to public, registration required, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Lewiston Armory, 65 Central Ave., Lewiston, 207-795-6744 ext. 222. June 21 — Reception for "Striped" and "Tom Ferrero: The Places in Between" exhibitions, 5-7 p.m., Harlow Gallery, 100 Water St., Hallowell, free, open to public, harlowgallery.org, 207-622-3813. June 21, 22 — Rumford Association for the Advancement of Performing Arts Murder Mystery Dinner Theater "Talk about a Murder!" beginning at 6 p.m., Fraternal Order of Eagles hall, 129 Rumford Ave., Rumford, 207-3690205. June 22 — Deputy Dennis P. Sampson 5K run/ walk in memory of deputy June 22; registation 8:15 a.m., race at 9 a.m.; Poland Spring Heritage Days, 10 a.m. Poland Spring Inn, 640 Maine St. (Route 26), Poland Spring, https:// dps5k.weebly.com. June 22 — Raymond Garden Tour, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., self-guided tour of seven local gardens, benefits Raymond Village Library, $15, $20 day of tour, ticket information at raymondvillagelibrary.org.
June 22 — Short Folks For Hope Foundation 3rd annual Folk Fair, 1-4 p.m., Phoenix Karate Academy, 945 Center St., Auburn, family fun event and charity benefit; admission $5, kids’ activities, arts and crafts, karate demonstrations, self defense lessons, raffles, food, www.shortfolks.org. June 22, 23 — Rally for Norlands: Civil War Living History Weekend in Livermore. Encampments, battle scenarios, fashion show, blacksmithing, music, one-room schoolhouse, mansion tours, country dance, and more. www. NORLANDS.org or www. Facebook.com/rallyfornorlands. CANCELLATIONS None listed. POSTPONEMENTS None listed. If you are hosting a free community event and would like it added to our calendar, please email your details to mainenews@turnerpublishing. net and include: Date of event; name of event; time of event; venue location; town; contact phone number. Late submissions may not be published. Emailed events are processed faster. If your event has a fee for entry and you would like to advertise your event for $1 a word or to place an ad, email advertising@ turnerpublishing.net. Call 207-225-2076 for prepayment options. Events for the Maine News Calendar should be received two weeks before the event in order to be considered for publication. Please refer to our deadline chart at this link for specific publication deadlines: http://www. centralmainetoday.com/pdf/ Deadlines.pdf/.
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New Outpatient Mental Health and Case Management Agency announced Announcing a new Outpatient Mental Health and Case Management Agency in Norway, Maine: A Life’s Compass, PLLC (ALC). The geographic area covered is the greater Oxford Hills region, Androscoggin county, and parts of Cumberland County A Life’s Compass is a welcoming place for children, adolescents, adults and families
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Printmaker Emily Wentworth at the Matolcsy Art Center in June NORWAY — The Western Maine Art Group will present an exhibit of works by printmaker Emily Wentworth during the month of June at the Matolcsy Art Center, 480 Main St. The exhibit opens with a reception Friday, June 7, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Went-
worth will lead a discussion on the printmaking process Saturday, June 15, at 10 a.m. at the Art Center; this event is free and open to the public. Wentworth lives in the Sebago Lake region and has forged a dual career in printmaking and educa-
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Emerging deck trends
Deck trends continue to improve on the form and function of outdoor living spaces. Custom-built decks can expand usable outdoor entertaining spaces. Decks can surround pools and create outdoor patio areas that make it easy to establish multitiered living spaces, improving the functionality of outdoor areas. Certain deck trends have emerged as industry experts' top picks
for the upcoming remodeling and renovation season. For those thinking of revamping an existing deck, or building an entirely new one, these trends are on point. • Established perimeters: "Picture framing" is not a new trend, but one that has taken greater hold in recent
years. The term refers to aesthetically appealing designs that conceal the ends of deck boards for a clean finish. Some designs feature contrasting material colors on the ends for even more impact. This helps create refined perimeters for a polished look. • Roof-top decking:
Urban areas also can benefit from decking to create usable outdoor spaces. In fact, many new condominium and townhouse communities are incorporating roof-top decks into their designs, particularly in communities with water views or other impressive vistas. HGTV experts suggest roof-top decks feature light-colored materials and fixtures to help keep the area cool even in direct sunlight. • Distressed hardwood: Builder and Developer, a management resource for professional homebuilders, says that the trend for using distressed hardwoods at home has migrated outside. Some decking manufacturers have recently introduced low-maintenance composite deck boards that mimic the look and
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feel of distressed, rustic hardwood flooring. This weathered appearance gives the look of age without the upkeep of real aged wood. • Wooden walkways: Decking can be the more traditional design people envision with a patio table or outdoor furniture. But it also can consist of wooden walkways or a low-laying patio to accentuate the yard. • Mixed materials: Homeowners may be inspired by commercial eateries, breweries and urban markets in their exterior design choices. Decks featuring composite materials and aluminum railings blend sophistication, urban appeal and comfort.
• Personal touches: Homeowners can customize their decks with personal touches. It's not unheard of to wrap columns in stone or glass tiles for more impact. And a vast array of decking colors now enables fun interpretations for outdoor areas. • Fire pit conversation area: Many decks can incorporate water or fire elements for visual appeal. Gas-fueled fire elements can expand the functionality of decks beyond the warm seasons, or make enjoying them practical on nights when the temperature plummets. Decks are reimagined in many different ways with continually evolving trends.
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TREE TALK
May 2019
Trees and Ticks
by Robert Fogg Wood Ticks have been a fact of life here in southern Maine since I can remember, but not until recent years have we started to see the smaller Deer Ticks on a regular basis. As a long-time frequent visitor of Northern Maine, I know
that ticks were unheard of until recently in that part of the state, but that’s starting to change. I have become more concerned recently about the chance of contracting a tick-born disease, and have started using tick repellent faithfully before entering wooded and grassy areas. There are numerous ways to control tick
numbers on your property, from chickens to spray applications. Each method has its advantages and disadvantages. There’s a wealth of information available online if you care to take the time. My advice is to not let a fear of ticks deter you from enjoying the great Maine out-of-doors this summer, but please be tick-smart and use some precaution. It’s
important to check yourself and your clothing over for ticks any time you’ve been exposed to woods or tall grass. This problem isn’t going away anytime soon, so we need to learn to deal with it. The Author is General Manager of Naplesbased Q-Team Tree Service and is a Licensed Arborist. You can contact him at 207-6933831 or at www.Q-Team.com.
MOVIE REVIEW
‘Avengers: Endgame’
Lucas Allen (Marvel Studios) “Avengers: Endgame” wraps up the 11-year journey of the Marvel Cinematic Universe centering around the Infinity Stones. There are a lot of things in those movies that comic book fans understood more than the regular crowd. But the very devoted followers from both sides will feel rewarded from experiencing a culmination of different stories packed into one giant conclusion. Once again, directors Anthony and Joe Russo deliver many satisfying moments that’s full of emotions.
Five years after the devastating ending to “Avengers: Infinity War,” the remaining Avengers are trying to move on as much as the rest of the remaining half of the universe is also trying to figure out how to undo what Thanos (Josh Brolin) did. Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) is happily married to Pepper Potts (Gwyneth Paltrow) and has a daughter, while Captain America (Chris Evans) and Thor (Chris Hemsworth) are still haunted by the loss. Eventually, Ant-Man (Paul Rudd) introduces the idea of using quantum physics to travel to different parts in time and prevent Thanos from getting the stones. Together with Hulk (Mark Ruffalo), Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson), Hawkeye (Jeremy Renner), War Machine (Don Cheadle), Nebula (Karen Gillan) and Rocket (Bradley Cooper) they undergo their greatest challenge yet. Al-
though they’ve planned it all out as carefully as possible, they don’t realize the shocking twists and turns that could cause more damage to their world. For those concerned about the movie’s threehour runtime, the movie packs enough drama, comedy, action and thrills that there’s rarely a boring moment to be found. The story itself is never boring as it gives fans a chance to see the MCU in a whole new light through past films and setups for future titles. It definitely has that epic feel that grabs you from the first scene and doesn’t let go. It’s no doubt that this movie handles both characters and emotion much better than “Infinity War.” The only thing about the story that can be confusing is its concept of time travel, especially those more used to the classic concepts in “Back to the Future” and “Looper.” Whether it’s quantum physics or timelines factoring in, it can be difficult to wrap your head
into this especially if you weren’t into the comics. However, the third act is where fans everywhere will remember forever. In fact, the climatic battle surpasses the previous films’ climaxes in sheer amount of characters, action and drama. Everybody will be surprised by the way it plays out in unexpected ways. For a movie of this magnitude, many of the main actors seem to be pulling all the stops to make their performances more memo-
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game” without spoiling the surprises, so you owe it to yourself to see this blockbuster masterpiece of epic proportions. It’s the end of an era for the MCU and the beginning of a new one at least sometime after this summer’s release of Spider-Man: Far from Home. Suddenly, “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” is getting more interesting each and every day. THE MOVIE’S RATING: PG-13 (for sequences of sci-fi violence and action, and some language) THE CRITIC’S RATING: 3.75 Stars (Out of Four)
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Health & FEATURE ARTICLE ARTICLES Jodi Cornelio
Live Long, Live Well Jodi R. Cornelio, AS, BA, MBA Nutritionist, Personal Trainer and Motivational Speaker jcornelio@turnerpublishing.net
There are so many new foods being marketed today and nutrition myths coming at us from all sides. What’s good, what’s bad? It can all be very confusing. Just when you think you are doing the best for your health, a new product appears with a claim to be
Harmful foods that can fool you
nutritionally a good idea. The food industry is a billion dollar business and unfortunately they are not all in business to make us healthy. All of these new studies and research methods by reputable research centers are there to help us make better food choices. Paying attention to new studies can improve our health and in some cases save our lives. Let’s take a look at some foods and studies to pay attention to.
Microwave popcorn This one hurts as we all
think popcorn is good for us and it is as long as we pop it the old fashion way, in a skillet or with an airpopper. In a recent article written by Olga Naidenko, PhD, Environmental Working Group, studies from UCLA have indicated that the chemicals in the lining of a microwave popcorn bag have been linked to infertility in humans. This study also found liver, pancreatic and testicular cancer in animals. What happens is when the bag is heated in the microwave the chemicals
from the lining of the bag vaporize and leak into the popcorn. The liver “our body’s filter” is unable to break these chemicals down and filter them so that these harmful chemicals namely perfluronoctanic acid (PFOA) gets stored in the body for many years.
Pineapple, Apple and Grape Juice We love our juices and many have great nutritional properties. The problem is that many are laced with sugars. One 8 oz. glass of one
of these juices can contain anywhere from 30 to 50 grams of sugar. “Yikes!” Those are unnecessary calories, especially if you are watching your waistline and care about your teeth. When choosing juices make sure you check the label. It should have no added sugars and should be from 100% fruit meaning the only thing in the ingredients should be fruit from concentrate and water. Better yet fresh fruit is always the best choice.
Craisins, Trail Mix and Berry Blended Mixes
Many trail mixes containing berries are laced with sugars. Beware for cranberries and other berries can be tart so to make them more palatable, many companies will add sugar to the dried version. By doing this they are adding at least 30grams of sugar to each serving. Again search the labels for no added sugars or just stay away from those packaged quick foods. They are not worth the calories. Eat fresh fruit whenever possible if you feel the need to munch. Live Long, Live Well.
Living like you mean it Britny Belskis
Britny Belskis has earned an associate degree in early childhood education and is continuing her ministerial studies at Southeastern University in Florida.
Hey, Friends,
I want to apologize to you all for the last few articles that have been sporadic. All I can say is life as a college student is tough right now, but also I’m enjoying every single moment of it. That being said, I want to let you know I still love sharing what is going on in my life with you. Over the past few weeks,
I have learned so much about where I am and where I’m going. I want to make sure that I’m intentionally being who God wants me to be, as well as where he wants me to go in this life. I just heard someone say, “Live like you mean it.” This saying has haunted me to the point where it has me intrigued. What does it mean to live like we mean it? Does it mean we can be brave and show people the truest of ourselves? Does it mean we will embrace the challenges in our lives that once crippled us? I don’t know all the answers, but I know who has the answers. As we all are walking out this journey, we will encounter ways to tap into what it
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means to live like we mean it. As humans we are born to be in community, which allows us to share our light with those around us. Community with others is essential for building unity in our world. It doesn’t have to be a big thing everyone knows about. It doesn’t have to be a huge event. Just start small. It’s like when you go camping and you make a fire to roast marshmallows. The fire isn’t already created out of thin air (unless it’s a God thing, then that’s something else), but it’s created by gathering twigs, branches, paper and whatever else you need to build a fire. Let light catch fire and shine through our
communities, as bright and strong as it can be. For me, being in community with people is something special, it gives me hope there are people with so much goodness and potential. Another way we can live like we mean it is facing the unknown. As I shared on having community a second ago, we must be brave enough to embrace the unknown; this is where we can grow into the people we are meant to be. This is/was the hardest thing for me to wrap my mind around. Why? Well, I suffer from anxiety, which has made life tough some of the time. I’ve learned different ways to handle it (celebrate recovery/therapist/pastor). Now I embrace the un-
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known and put myself out there — to be brave. One of my favorite authors, Annie F. Downs, once said, “There are times when God pushes me to go past that line and be brave, not in an uncomfortable way, but in a brave way.” (https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=uBd6xnimzxg n.d.) This phrase is so true
because there have been moments in my life where I wanted to play it safe (stay in my comfort zone), but God gave me a nudge where he said “Britny, here is your new opportunity; embrace it.” So, the next time you feel afraid, know you are not alone. The best is yet to come!
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RUGBUG and ARTFROG combine forces at Gallery 302 BRIDGTON — The darndest things can bring creative folks together. Like quirky vanity plates. Local artists Kim Dubay and Heather MacLeod recognized each other as kindred souls by the names on their cars. When the owners of the red RUGBUG and green ARTFROG first met, they became fast friends. Over the long, cold winter they fueled each other’s fires by spinning their creative wheels in tandem. Each encouraged the other to chase her dream full throttle. Together, they each
honed in on their number one creative passion. The passion for Dubay is her Daily Art Journal practice. MacLeod’s is her SoulCollage practice. Elements of each practice overlap, as there is a journalistic aspect to SoulCollage, and a collage aspect to art journalism. The two artists plan to shift into high gear and share their talents by offering local art classes over the summer. Dubay moved to Bridgton just over two years ago and loves living in a small town. Her five-plus years of draw-
ing daily in her art journal continued during her move, settling into a new home and through life’s ups and downs. Her practice has evolved into pasting pictures, rubber stamping, and doing collage, along with drawings to document her days. Journalism is her passion and she can’t imagine her life without spending time in a sketchbook. She feels this practice would benefit everyone as well, which is why she wants to share all she has learned with others. MacLeod is a mixed-
media artist from Brownfield, who has worked with stained glass, rusty metal sculpture, photography and mixed media. She recently discovered SoulCollage and felt called to become a facilitator. SoulCollage is an intuitive collage process that taps into the transformative powers of images, imagination and synchronicity. Anyone can create SoulCollage cards with magazine images, scissors and glue. It’s simple, fun, healing and meaningful. Be on the lookout for RUGBUG and ARTFROG
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Paris Memorial Day parade begins at 10:30 a.m. PARIS — The Paris Memorial Day parade will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, May 27. The parade will form at 10:30 am at the Court House and proceed to Moore Park for a ceremony
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THE HEALTHY GEEZER
How to protect yourself from fire is a list of 20 tips distilled from all the best material. 1. First, here are fireemergency recommendations:
By Fred Cicetti Q. We had a fire in our retirement community recently and an older woman died. Now I’m worried about fires. What can I do to protect myself? A. Seniors face the highest risk of perishing in a fire because their senses don’t detect danger as easily as they used to, and they don’t move quickly to escape during an emergency. So, fire safety is especially important to all older people I went to a bunch of experts and collected suggestions for protecting seniors against fire. The following
• I f you must exit through smoke, crawl under it (smoke rises).
• C over your mouth and nose with a moist towel or an article of clothing to protect yourself from dangerous fumes.
• A lways touch closed doors; if they are warm, don’t open them. Don’t touch doorknobs.
• I f your clothing is on fire, drop to the floor and roll to extinguish flames.
• A void elevators; use stairs or fire escapes.
on the ground floor near an exit. 2. Install smoke alarms on all levels of your home and outside all sleeping areas. You double your chance of surviving a fire with alarms. Vacuum and test them regularly. Replace all batteries at least once a year. Replace your smoke alarms every 10 years; they lose sensitivity. 3. Plan a primary escape route and alternates. Discuss your escape plan with family, friends, neighbors and run fire drills. See if everyone can evacuate your home within three minutes — the time it can take for an entire house to go up in flames. 4. Being on the ground floor is safer in an emergency. If you live in a multi-story house, sleep
5. Make sure that the windows in every room are easy to open. Get escape ladders for upper floors and keep them near windows. 6. Ask your fire department for a home-safety inspection. Ask for suggestions to improve your escape plan. 7. The primary cause of fire deaths among older adults at home is careless smoking. Enough said. 8. When cooking, use a timer if you have to leave the stove. Don’t cook if you take medication that makes you drowsy. Keep dish towels, aprons, napkins away from stove tops. Don’t wear loose-fitting
clothing when cooking. 9. Don’t overload electrical outlets and extension cords. 10. Buy a fire extinguisher. An extinguisher on each level of your home is ideal. A fire-sprinkler system is worth considering. 11. Do not exceed the wattage recommended for light fixtures. 12. Replace appliances that spark, smell unusual, or overheat. 13. Don’t put electrical wires under carpets. 14. Keep lamps and night lights away from fabric.
put plastic safety covers on electrical outlets. 16. Children playing with matches is a major cause of fires. Hide matches and lighters when kids are around. 17. Keep portable space heaters away from anything flammable. 18. Put screens on fireplaces to contain sparks. Have the chimney cleaned annually. 19. Keep candles away from kids, pets and curtains. 20. One of the major causes of household fires is flammable liquids. Store them safely away from heat sources and children.
15. If children are in your home, make sure you
Architectural Drawing for Kids workshop June 8 may open career pathways NORWAY — The fifth children’s workshop in the Careers in Art Series for Kids — Exploring Architecture and Design: Lessons in Seeing and Creating the World Around — will be led by Judith Schneider at The Folk Art Studio at Fiber and Vine, 402 Main St.,
Saturday, June 8. This workshop series is designed to expose children to the myriad processes and professions for visual artists. The goal is to open pathways for them to consider and imagine a dream that becomes a viable profession one day. Those interested in
attending can register directly at https://www.fiberandvine.com/classes/ kidsarchitecturedesign; deadline is June 2. Under the direction of painter, printmaker and designer Judy Schneider, students will discover the relationship between their bodies and their sur-
Tree Talk • Advice from an Arborist • By Robert Fogg
Tree Dwellers: Nature’s Shelter It’s true that trees have many, many purposes, but one of the most important purposes is to house and shelter tree dwelling birds, animals and the insects they feed on. The Brown Creeper travels down the tree trunk, in search of food, while the Nuthatch travels up. We’ve all heard the jungle-sounding call of the Pileated Woodpecker as it swoops from tree to tree in search of a hollow trunk loaded with ants and bugs. Mama racoon makes her nest in a hollow tree trunk to raise her young as do many other birds and small animals. It’s not uncommon to see a lazy porcupine napping on a large horizontal branch or a squirrel zipping up a tree to escape a frisky dog. As you might guess, it’s not uncommon for us arborists to encounter tree dwellers during the course of our work. Our crews
are under strict instructions not to disturb any family living in the trees, but to work around them or abandon the job, to return at a later date, once the family has grown and moved out. I remember, years ago, when working near Trickey Pond, we found that a family of downy woodpeckers were living in a tree we had just cut down. We cut that section of tree trunk out and we tied it to a nearby tree with a rope, and it wasn’t long before the mama woodpecker returned, and started feeding the chicks as if nothing had happened. I’ve even seen old photographs of whole families of people living in the base of a hollow tree, especially the huge old trees on the west coast. I guess living in a tree wouldn’t be so bad. I’d give it a try if I had no where else to live. Wouldn’t you?
The author is general manager of Q-Team Tree Service in Naples and is also a licensed Arborist. He can be reached at RobertFogg@Q-Team.com or 207-693-3831.
roundings and gain an understanding of how design ideas turn into built environments. Schneider received her undergraduate degree from the University of Massachusetts in Amherst for interior architecture. Her MFA in studio art is from Maine Col-
lege of Art in Portland. She has a studio in her home on Pennesseewassee Lake in Norway. The Western Maine Art Group, The Folk Art Studio, and Fiber & Vine have partnered to bring this workshop series to the Oxford Hills. Through a grant from The
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Norway Savings Bank recognized for employee wellness efforts NORWAY — On Wednesday, April 10, during a ceremony at the Emerging Trends in Wellness Conference held at Lombardo’s Conference & Function Facilities in Randolph, Mass., Norway Savings Bank received the “2019 Best Wellness Employer Gold Certification” from Wellness Workdays, an organization dedicated to creating and supporting worksite wellness programs that inspire employees to make simple and positive changes to continually improve their health. “Great employees deserve a healthy workplace. We are proud of the steps we’ve taken over the years to help our employees stay
healthy and active,” said Richelle Wallace, SVP, senior resources officer. “This designation reinforces our efforts in that area.” To award this recognition, Wellness Workdays worked with Harvard Medical School to evaluate Norway Savings Bank in a variety of categories — assessment, strategy, implementation and evaluation. NSB’s programs received high rankings in all four categories including perfect scores for displaying a structured plan to assess and implement wellness strategies. In all, only 14 companies achieved this Gold Certification. According to Wellness Workdays, Norway Savings has established and
maintained a healthy culture through a variety of initiatives including: 1. Investing in a health coach to provide one-onone sessions with all employees who want to participate 2. Providing complimentary on-site gyms at its two largest offices 3. Holding off-site Wellness Fairs for all employees 4. Establishing a Wellness Committee which oversees and advocates for all wellness activities. “Due to these initiatives and more, we’ve seen impressive employee health metric improvement across the bank,” said Patricia Weigel, president and CEO of Norway Savings Bank.
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From left, Nick Mowatt, health coach, Occupational Medical Consulting, LLC.; Tricia Brooks, assistant vice president, Human Resources Compliance & Benefits Administrator; Richelle Wallace, senior vice president, Senior Resources Officer; and Patricia Shields, Vice President, Human Resources Operations Manager
Attracting pollinators and birds to your yard June 4 at library NORWAY — The Norway Memorial Library, 258 Main St., will host “How to Attract Pollinators and Birds in Your
Yard” Tuesday, June 4, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Presenter Rebecca Long for the UMaine Cooperative Extension in South Paris
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As in the past, this year’s tournament proceeds will be used for the preservation of the Maine State Building and the All Souls Chapel. Because of the generosity of the Poland Spring Resort providing the golf course, carts and food for no cost we are able to put more than 80% of the moneys received directly into our buildings and programs. In advance of the event, we are asking for your commitment to be one of our golfers, sponsors, or donors to the silent auction. We thank you for your interest in and support of the Poland Spring Preservation Society’s mission in preserving Maine’s history and traditions.
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The Poland Spring Preservation Society is a non-profit organization, with fund-raising as our major source of support. The Society is dedicated to the preservation and restoration of the Maine State Building, built for the Columbian Exposition of 1893 in Chicago, and the All Souls Chapel, a non-denominational place of worship built in 1912 for the world famous Poland Spring Hotels. Both structures are now owned by the Society and are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Society’s other objectives are to: • Offer historic tours, art shows and other educational programming for school children in the Town of Poland and other communities at no cost. • Preserve the rich heritage of Poland Spring, the local community and the state through our research library, archival collections and publications.
June 5, 2019 Rain date June 12, 2019
8 AM Registration & Bagpipe Start Continental breakfast at Mel’s Hilltop Wear your period golf attire (optional) 9 AM Shotgun, Scramble format 18 holes of golf with cart Snacks and beverages on course Special Competitions Hole in One Longest Drive Contest Optional double or nothing competition Closest to the pin ~ Putting Contest Best period dress for men and women Reception Maine Inn reception with hors d’oeuvres Silent Auction, Awards and Prizes Entrance fee: $300 for foursome Or $100 single
To Register Contact Jim Delamater 207-393-0008 “jddelamater@gmail.com”
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FEATURE COLUMN
Panama offers the canal and so much more Victor Block
Mention Panama and most people think “Canal.” That waterway, ranked first on the Society of Civil Engineers’ list of modern engineering feats, is reason enough to visit the Maine-size Central American country. However, there are many more, and my wellplanned trip with Caravan Tours provided opportunities to experience many of them. Panama offers the sun-and-sand attractions of warm-weather oceanfront countries. Sun bathers find stretches of seashore perfect for working on their tan. Many beaches rim the San Blas Islands off the Caribbean coastline. More than 350 islands offer sugar white sand overlooking clear turquoise water. Another reason to visit the San Blas Islands is encountering the Kuna, one of seven indigenous groups comprising about 12 percent of Panama’s population. A visit with those people provides an immersion in their culture that has changed little
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over time. The peaceful San Blas Islands contrast with the scene in Panama City. Development has transformed it into an architectural showcase of towers in a myriad shapes and colors. Panama City also retains reminders of its Colonial past. “Panama Viejo” (Old Panama) is the first Spanish city on the Pacific coast of the Americas, founded in 1519. From this location expeditions embarked which conquered the powerful Inca Empire. The city was sacked in 1671 and its ruins provide only a hint of its former grandeur. Following the destruction of Panama Viejo, a new city was constructed nearby. Casco Viejo encompasses about 800 buildings in a mixture of architectural styles. Recently the ancient site of cobblestone streets has turned into a chic neighborhood where boutique hotels and trendy bars contrast with crumbled remains of the original setting. Other smaller cities offer their own attractions. Colon is Panama’s major port; La Palma is surrounded by undisturbed
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nature; and Santiago and Portobelo are treasure troves of graceful colonial architecture. Then there’s the canal which, after more than a century, continues to intrigue those who visit the waterway. Its route follows a trail that indigenous people used to cross the isthmus. An effort by the French to build a canal spanning the 50-mile land bridge in the late 19 century was doomed by bad planning, illnesses and other challenges. The task was completed by U.S. engineers and workers, and the first ship traversed the channel in 1914. Today some 15,000 vessels make the voyage each year, passing through three sets of locks that lift them a total of 85 feet. New, wider locks which opened for traffic in 2016 can accommodate most of the largest freight and container ships afloat, some of which squeeze through with inches to spare on each side. A man who swam through the canal as a stunt in 1926 was charged 36 cents. Today the toll for most ships that use the older locks ranges from $200,000 to $300,00, and the average for vessels
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that pass through the new locks is about $500,000. However shipping companies can save up to 10 times that much by eliminating the long inter-ocean journey around the tip of South America. Visitors seeking a first-hand experience may board a tourist boat, which traverses part of the Canal. Given its location as the last link in the land bridge connecting North and South America to emerge from the sea, the isthmus of Panama has played a major role in the world’s biodiversity. It enabled migration in both directions, and its varied terrain provides a welcome environment, which prompts many species to stay. Jaguars, ocelots and panthers are among big cats that make Panama their home. Aptly named sloths lead their sedentary lives hanging upside down from branches of trees through which squirrel, spider and other monkeys swing. Crocodiles sun themselves on river banks, and killer and humpback whales, sharks and bottlenose dolphins find the reefs off both coastlines to their liking. During a cruise in the Gamboa Rainforest Preserve, I saw crocodiles and iguanas dozing in the sun. Tamarin and howler monkeys peered at me from treetops, while
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braver white-faced capuchins swung down to the front of the small boat to peel and devour bananas I placed there. Panama also is one of the best birding sites in the world, with more species than are found in Europe and North America combined. Resident populations include parrots, toucans, macaws and the harpy eagle — the national bird of Panama. From animal life to ar-
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FREATURE EVENT
2019 Maine Blues Festival set Registration open for UMaine for Father’s Day weekend Extension 4-H June Jamboree The annual Maine Blues Festival returns to celebrate Maine-based blues artists, featuring over forty blues acts performing in downtown Naples, Maine. Now in its 14th year, the festival will stage performances in over eight venues in a walking “pub crawl” format. Music begins in the early Friday evening, June 14, goes all day Saturday into the evening, and continues Sunday afternoon. The Festival has added the inclusion of first Maine Cigar Box Guitar Festival, a “festival within a festival,” and the first of its kind in New England. This is in response to the increasing popularity among artists (especially blues artists) of “cigar box guitars,” hand-crafted instruments usually consisting of four strings or fewer and literally made from wooden cigar boxes.
The Cigar Box Guitar Festival will take place on the Naples Village Green on Saturday, June 15 starting at noon, which will also feature the Festival’s Craft Fair. Village Green events are free and open to the public. The Festival will feature an Art Walk along the Naples Causeway on
Saturday, and will also offer free shuttle bus service throughout the day. Saturday events are ticketed. Advance tickets are $16, $20 at the gate, kids 12 and under are free. Tickets are available at www.mainebluesfestival. com, Bull Moose Music stores, and local area merchants.
FRYEBURG — University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H will host its annual June Jamboree, beginning at 5 p.m. Friday, June 14, at Fryeburg Fairgrounds, 1154 Main St. The event closes after lunch Sunday, June 16. The jamboree, open to all Maine 4-H families, is designed to help youth learn about the care, health and wellness of livestock; fitting
and showmanship; and zoonotic diseases. Workshops are suitable for youth completing 4-H project work with sheep, swine, horses, and working steer, including working steer tryouts for the Eastern States Exposition in September. Horseless riders are welcome. The $20 fee, $10 for each additional family member, includes tent/camper space and meals. Youth must be
accompanied by a parent or guardian. More information and registration (required) are online at https://extension.umaine.edu/oxford/ june-jamboree-2019/. Event co-sponsors include Farm Credit East and Hannaford Supermarket in North Conway, New Hampshire. For more information, or to request a reasonable accommodation, call 207743-6329.
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