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NORWAY — Brenda White, R.N. has been named as the first winner of the DAISY Award at Stephens Memorial Hospital. The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses (The DAISY Award) is a national recognition program that honors and celebrates the skillful, compassionate care nurses provide for patients and families every day. Chief nursing officer Margaret Burns, R.N., Ph. D, made the announcement and presented the award to White. Stephens Memorial Hospital recently launched the DAISY Award program in January of 2019. Local recipients are selected twice per
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made sure that happened.” DAISY is an acronym for Diseases Attacking the Immune System. The DAISY Award is a collaboration of the DAISY Foundation and the American Organization of Nurse Executives, and was established in 1999 by the family of J. Patrick Barnes following his death due to complications of an autoimmune disease. It is not required that nurses have cared for someone with an immune system disease to be eligible for the DAISY award. If you would like to submit a nomination for extraordinary nursing care that you or a family member have received, visit www.wmhcc.org.
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Paris Autobarn repair shop reducing carbon footprint with ‘green’ practices
SOUTH PARIS — Leaving an auto technician job after 10 years with a larger company, Tony Giambro opened his auto repair shop five years ago, specializing in Hondas and Subarus. Since then, his shop has evolved to include all hybrid and electric vehicles, and the seemingly selfmade businessman is carving a path for similar shops to follow when revolutionizing their practices. Giambro’s environmentally friendly efforts help set Paris AutoBarn apart from competing shops through its electric and energy efficient auto and mechanical repairs. By selling products and cars that leave behind close to zero emissions or harmful chemicals, his carbon footprint is lower than most car service centers in the country. Paris Autobarn offers rare services most repair shop owners know little about. “Typically, if you go to a car dealer and you ask
them questions about electric cars, they kind of look at you like you’re crazy,” Giambro said. “I’ve been driving an electric car for over three years, and we’ve been working on them for years here, so if people have questions about them, we can give them more knowledgeable answers than other places can.” From Nokian tires from Finland to bio-based alternatives of engine oils, transmission fluids and an extensive list other products and services found on Paris AutoBarn’s website, Giambro has tried to go green in any way possible. “A lot of the stuff we use in the shop here we have available for sale,” he said. Giambro and his three employees believe in working toward a clean cause. Taking that extra step toward sustainability is often harder but is more important than following practices and using products that damage the earth. “We try to pri-
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own business. I was going to do it my way and do it how I thought a business should be run, not necessarily by the status quo,” he explained. “We try to break barriers here and lead by example.” Paris Autobarn’s version of a waste burner is “heat (distributed) by electric powered, air-to-air heat pumps, powered by solar panels that are on our shop roof,” Giambro said. “Everything in our shop is solar powered, from the lights, the lifts, the welder computers. We’re not burning oil, we’re not sending emissions into the atmosphere, and the power from it is coming directly from the sun.” Whether you come to browse through the variety of green cleaning products for your car or charge your electric vehicle at the free charging station outside the shop, anyone who’s interested in sustainability should certainly check out Paris AutoBarn at 161 East Main St.
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2019 Maine Blues Festival set FEATURE COLUMN for Father’s Day weekend We win when we see others win 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,” handcrafted 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
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Hey friends, I read a quote from one of my favorite authors a few days ago on Instagram that said, “We win when we want others to win.” I don’t know about you, but this just stopped me right in my tracks. I feel like this is an example of what we as humans are created for. In this article we will tackle a few steps to guide you through this process. In a world that is spinning so fast, our only focus is on ourselves rather than on other people. We tend to focus on what is important to us, our wants, needs and other means that we might have. It’s totally OK to feel like this — it’s
our humanist coming out. To be honest, I am like this sometimes, too. But it’s when we decide to choose to live differently, to focus our mindset on helping others to reach their full potential, that brings us closer to the incredible joy in our own lives. You may be wondering what that might look like in your daily life. It may look like being a mother or father figure in that child’s life who only has one parent at home. Or it might look like building each other up when the world is telling us that we aren’t enough. Whatever the calling is, pursue it with your whole heart. This is evident in my own life. I try to make a point to call out and evoke the wonders in someone’s life. I love seeing the transitional shift where they decide to leave the darkness behind and walk into the calling that has been set forth in their life. It’s seeing the win in that person’s life. Doing that leads us into seeing the win in our life, as
well as speaking the win in another person’s life. Once you determine what your win is, that is what you will focus on. It can be in a relationship. For instance, Andy Stanley described his and his wife’s win for their relationship was to be always where the other person is. What I think he meant was that you like what the other person does. It can be one year down the road, five years down the road or even 35 years down the road. The Stanley’s win was that they want to still be around each other from the starting point to the finish line. This also shows us when we are seeing the win in others’ lives. What this looks like in my own life was when there were voices that were telling me not to go into ministry because of different things, I had others speaking out the win in my own life. That propelled me forward to prepare myself to see that win in my own life. So here is the next step for you — proclaim the win in your life and others. Celebrate the small victories!
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Where history happens there should be a marker John McDonald
Have you ever been driving along a lonely Maine road, in the middle of nowhere, when you come upon an impressive looking historical marker that reads something like: “It was on this spot in 1743 that Eli Crimmons — frontiersman and doofus — made camp one night near what would eventually become the town of Crimmonsburgh, a small backwater settlement we’re sure you’ve never heard of until now and we’re equally sure you’ll never hear of again.” You drive away from the historic spot feeling you’ve somehow “connected” with the area, like burrs “connect” with your wool socks. You also feel you’ve learned a little more about this great country of ours. Finally you realize you’ve just wasted 20 precious minutes of the brief time you’re allotted on this planet. I was thinking about such things the other day and concluded we here in Maine don’t have enough historic makers and time wasters cluttering up our roadsides and should do more — a lot more — to mark the memorable places throughout our state, where something actually happened. Let natives and
visitors alike know what — of a historic nature — went on where and when. Like what? You ask. OK, that’s a good question. Where is the marker in Waterville to inform mirror buffs it was in that river community that Mildred Dunham invented the Vu-Back mirror in 1936? “What the #&%@ is a VuBack mirror?” I hear some of the more cynical among you ask. The Vu-Back mirror happens to be a mirror specially made to hang around your neck, giving you free use of your hands. OK, so the Vu Back mirror may not rival the discovery of penicillin or splitting the atom, but it’s something, and it happened right here in Maine. Come to think of it, the Vu-Back mirror probably isn’t as important as the invention of the “stickum” note, but like I said, it’s SOMETHING and it deserves a plaque of recognition. And another thing! Where are the historic markers in Brunswick telling visitors about when President Franklin Pierce — 14th president of these United States (185357) — lived there while a student at Bowdoin College and probably frequented many of the same crazy collegekid haunts crazy college kids hang around today? “But, John,” you say, “Franklin Pierce is considered one of our worst presidents, and on the rare occasions when he is talked about by scholars the words ‘weak’
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and ‘vacillating’ are mentioned often in the discussions. Why would we want to tell tourists about him and his association with our state?” Another good point. It’s true Pierce had a less than stellar presidency, so what else is new? True, he managed to make the division in his party — the Democrats — even worse than it was before they nominated him. He was even denied the nomination of his party at the convention of 1856 but, hey, he was president, he did live in Brunswick, he is part of the Maine experience. Even scholars can’t deny to Pierce the crowning achievement of his presidency — the Gadsden Purchase. Maybe other examples would demonstrate my point better. Where’s the historic marker in Norway to show the exact spot where golf tees were first produced? Speaking of wooden things, are you aware of any official recognition given to Charles Forster of Bangor? “Was he wooden?” you ask, sarcastically. Charles Forster of Bangor was only the inventor of the toothpick and after he invented the in-
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genious little things he began making them in his shop soon after the Civil War. You’d think orthodontists would want to recognize Forster as a small way of thanking him for all the crooked front teeth his simple wooden invention helped create. It would also be nice to have a marker in Winthrop that tells people all about that town’s famous native — Ezekiel J. Bailey. “OK, John, I’ll bite again. Who was he?” Ezekiel J. Bailey built the nation’s first oilcloth factory in his hometown of Winthrop in 1845. Many more oilcloth factories would soon follow, but Bailey was the first. Despite the fact some might think I’m all wet here, I think Ezekiel deserves some longoverdue recognition. Come on, you folks in Winthrop! Where’s Zeke’s roadside marker? John McDonald is a storyteller and author of five regional best selling books, including “The Maine Dictionary” and “A Moose and a Lobster Walk into a Bar.” To book him for your next special event, call 207-2408324 or email maineauthorjohn.mcdonald@yahoo.com
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‘Aladdin’ each day with the help of his pet monkey, Abu. He meets a beautiful princess named Jasmine (Naomi Scott), who’s snuck out of her kingdom to mingle with the townsfolk. She dreams of a better life beyond her kingdom, and her sultan father (Navid Negahban) has insisted she marry Prince Anders (Billy Magnussen) of Skanland. Just then, Aladdin gets caught and ends up in the clutches of the evil Jafar (Marwan Kenzari) for a sinister plan. At the Cave of Wonders, Aladdin finds a magical lamp that unleashes the blue Genie (Will Smith) with a three-wish contract. For his first wish, Aladdin wishes to become a prince to impress Jasmine because of his love for her. As Prince Ali of Abudah, he manages to connect with the princess especially through a magic carpet ride. But Jafar and his parrot Iago (Alan Tudyk) becomes aware of the act and threatens to steal the lamp and the Genie for his own means. It’s easy to criticize a Disney movie like this for
basically retelling a classic animated movie in liveaction form especially for something as beloved as Aladdin. But for all that trouble, the movie still manages to succeed in extending this story while offering new takes on classic moments we all remember. It shares some of the original’s magic just enough that both longtime fans and newcomers can find something to enjoy. At its two-hour length, this movie doesn’t outstay its welcome and it’s very worth watching. In the tradition of these Disney movies, the visual appeal is astounding, with a variety of colors splashing on the screen. The production value and cinematography are well-made to the point that it looked like every cent of the budget shows the commitment the filmmakers put a lot into. Some of the CGI can be wonky, but it’s not too distracting enough that you’ll be busy being entertained by the spectacle. The original songs are also well performed by the actors especially “Friend Like Me,” “Prince
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Ali,” and “A Whole New World” feel just as magical as when they were first written. Smith brings his own voice and comedic timing to the Genie role successfully without simply replaying what Williams did before. He’s also naturally entertaining by reminding us why we loved the Fresh Prince to begin with. Massoud makes a very believable version of the title character, while Scott makes a lasting impression as a strong female lead. Kenzari is a fine Jafar, but doesn’t have enough of the character’s evil personality in the original to make him very threatening. Like the other liveaction Disney remakes, “Aladdin” handles its tricky journey to the screen and comes out as entertaining and magical in its own way. But it won’t be the last of these this year, so we’ll see how the upcoming “The Lion King” will stack up. THE MOVIE’S RATING: PG (for some action/ peril) THE CRITIC’S RATING: 3.5 Stars (Out of Four)
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Health &
What’s wrong with me?
Jodi Cornelio
Live Long, Live Well Jodi R. Cornelio, AS, BA, MBA Nutritionist, Personal Trainer and Motivational Speaker jcornelio@turnerpublishing.net
The other day I spent 30 minutes looking for a financial document I promised I would deliver to our office administrator. After exhausting all logical hiding places, I decided to recreate it, so I spent an additional 40 minutes racking my brain
while drafting up a new document. Within the hour, signed, sealed and delivered, I presented the document to my office administrator and continued onto the next mission. Being on screech since 5 a.m., I had an overwhelming thirst. As I swung open the refrigerator to investigate the beverage situation, there it was, “my financial document,” hiding behind the orange juice. Have you ever had a morning like this? Please tell me I am not alone. I thought, what’s wrong with my brain? Why didn’t I see that document when I reached
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By Fred Cicetti Q. Since my eyes started to go, I’ve been hallucinating and I’m afraid to tell anyone about it. Any ideas? A. Hallucinations can be a symptom of a variety of problems—both physical and mental. They can be caused by schizophrenia, dementia, depression, Parkinson’s disease, stroke, fever, drugs, and alcohol. You
for eggs earlier that day? Oh God, Is it menopause or maybe I should start drinking decaf? What’s wrong with me? Naturally, and no surprise to anyone who knows me, I started researching foods that help with brain power. Then I started researching exercise and nutrition for eye health and vision. I do eat lots of leafy greens and vegetables that enhance eye health. I also eat nuts and salmon, containing omega 3 fatty acids to help with brain function and memory — all great material for futures articles but no answers to my lost
document craziness — so I sat back and pondered. Reality check and the lights came on. The truth is there is nothing wrong with me or you, for that matter. We are normal Boomers trying to get it all done in a world of craziness, while juggling multiple roles with family, work and play. Now what to do about it? How about if we all lean on each other and say, “It’s OK to take a break; it’s OK to go for a walk and clear your head; it’s OK to take time for self.” Did you know you can be 22 percent more productive and have a 21 percent clear-
er mind with only 30 minutes of exercise a day? That is good self-time well spent. A recent study by The University of Bristol in England analyzed 200 employees at three different locations working in different industries. The employees evaluated themselves on a day with exercise and a day without. The results were astonishing. On workout days, participants’ scores were 21 percent higher for concentration on work, 22 percent higher for finishing their work on time, 25 percent higher for working without unscheduled breaks, and
an incredible 41 percent higher for feeling motivated to work. There are many other studies proving similar results. By giving yourself more attention through exercise, you can actually give more to those you love. So, you ask, what is the best exercise? I say anything you love doing. Luckily for us Boomers, the number one answer science has come up with is “walking.” Almost everyone can walk, and it doesn’t take special equipment — just a good pair of sneakers. Live Long, Live Well
The Healthy Geezer
should see a doctor immediately about this symptom. You wrote that your hallucinations started with impaired vision. Visual loss (worse than 20/60 in both eyes) is a common cause of hallucinations, too. However, research suggests that they are more likely to appear if you have visual acuity between 20/120 and 20/400. About one in ten people with vision problems has hallucinations. It is suspected that this phenomenon is under-reported because victims fear they are losing their minds and don’t want their doctors to know.
Complex hallucinations among people with vision loss is called Charles Bonnet Syndrome (CBS). Charles Bonnet was a Swiss philosopher. In 1760, he described this condition in his 89-yearold grandfather who was blinded by cataracts. These hallucinations can strike at any age, but usually affect seniors. The most likely reason that the syndrome affects the elderly is the prevalence of visual problems in this age group. The common conditions leading to CBS are age-related macular degeneration, glaucoma and cataract. It’s common for vision-
related hallucinations to be doozies—odd people, animals, panoramas, bizarre images right out of the most phantasmagorical dreams. These images—sometimes called visual hallucinations—can range from elaborate images to less-complex line patterns. The pictures appear suddenly and can last for hours. The visual hallucinations often stop within a year to eighteen months. However, it is difficult to predict the frequency of the hallucinations and how long they will persist. Today, CBS is not widely known even among physi-
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cians. One reason for this phenomenon is that many of those who hallucinate keep it to themselves. There is no cure for CBS. The best way to handle the
syndrome is to reassure victims that the weird images are a symptom of eye dis-
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County teachers of the year announced AUGUSTA — Teachers from 15 of Maine’s counties were honored May 9 at the Maine State House in an event announcing the 2019 Maine County Teachers of the Year. The group are the county finalists for Maine Teacher of the Year, an honor awarded each year to one teacher in Maine, and announced in the fall. Commissioner of Education Pender Makin said, “The MTOY program offers all of us the opportunity to celebrate the phenomenal work that is being accomplished every day in Maine’s public schools. Each of the County Teachers of the Year exemplifies a deep commitment to Maine’s students and a belief in the power of education to create positive and lasting change. They bring their compassion, creativity, and innovation to the art and science of teaching, amplifying the dreams and futures of their students. In highlighting the accomplishments of these 15 educators, we are also honoring all of Maine’s teachers, and the outstand-
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ing talents and dedication they bring to their classrooms and communities.” The educators were each nominated by a member of their community for their exemplary service in education, and dedication to their students. They were selected by a panel of teachers, principals and business community members from a pool of hundreds of other nominated teachers in their communities.
2019 County Teachers of the Year: •
A ndroscoggin County: Shawn Rice, Edward Little High School, Auburn
• Kennebec County: Emily Bowen, Hall-Dale Middle/High School, Farmingdale
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kinson, Bonny Eagle Middle School, Buxton
As ambassadors for teachers, students, and quality education in Maine, the county winners will continue to participate in the intensive State Teacher of the Year selection process, including the submission of a video showcasing their classroom instructional practices. The field will be narrowed to eight semi-finalists who will begin working on their professional portfolio, a component of the National Teacher of the Year process. After the portfolio review and presentations to a select panel, the field is narrowed to three finalists. In October,
the 2020 Maine Teacher of the Year will be selected after a school site visit and final interview. The Maine Teacher of the Year is a program of the Maine Department of Education. It is with gratitude from the Maine DOE that the program is administered by Educate Maine, a business-led organization working to ensure Maine’s students and workers are the best educated and highly skilled in the world. For more information, visit www.maine.gov/doe/ toy/ or Director of Communications Kelli Deveaux at 207-624-6747 or kelli.deveaux@maine.gov.
Robert Taylor, Spruce Mountain Middle/High School, Jay, Franklin County.
Shawn Rice, Edward Little High School, Auburn, Ancroscoggin County.
Emily Bowen, Hall-Dale Middle/High School, Farmingdale, Kennebec County.
Charles Bingham, Morse High School, Bath, Sagadahoc County.
Katherine Bertini, Madison Junior High School, Somerset County.
Heather Whitaker, Gorham Middle School, Cumberland County.
• Sagadahoc
County: Charles Bingham, Morse High School, Bath
• Knox County: Thomas • Somerset County: KathGray, Camden Hills Regional High School
erine Bertini, Madison Junior High School
• Oxford County: Linda • Waldo County: Ashley Andrews, Buckfield Junior/Senior High School, Hartford - Sumner Elementary
• Penobscot County: Tracy Deschaine, Orono Middle School
• Piscataquis County: Bob-
bi Tardif, SeDoMoCha
Reynolds, Captain Albert Stevens School, Belfast
• Washington
County: Jeanna Carver, Jonesport Elementary School
• York County: Ethel At-
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Barnes, Caribou Middle School
• Cumberland
County: Heather Whitaker, Gorham Middle School
• Franklin County: Robert Taylor, Spruce Mountain Middle/High School, Jay
• Hancock County: Nell Herrmann, Blue Hill Consolidated School
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Design a dream outdoor entertaining space Upon the arrival of warm weather, many individuals prefer to spend their free time outside, relishing the fresh air and sunshine and evenings spent under the stars. But cracked patios and makeshift chairs and tables may not establish the desired ambiance. An outdoor entertaining area that offers the same amenities found inside a home can make outdoor retreats both comfortable and functional. Creative planning can help homeowners design dream areas perfect for hosting friends or family.
Establish goals As with any project, the first step when coordinating outdoor living areas is to determine what you hope to achieve with the space. Will it be a location for lounging? Will people be cooking meals outside? Is the pool the central focus of the yard? Answering these questions and more can help homeowners decide how to design their entertaining spaces. Remember, however, that goals may evolve as landscape designers and even architects make their own suggestions for the space or present limitations.
Evaluate the space Look at the lot and decide what will go where, such as where to place the party space, where to create a quiet hideaway and where to locate a poolhouse or outdoor shower. A large, flat yard can be divided into a series of patios that serve different purposes. Yards that are built on a hill or a slope can still be utilized with creative design elements, such as multi-tiered decking. By working with qualified designers, homeowners can bring their ideas to life.
Easy food and drink access Traipsing in and out of the house for refreshments can become tiresome when entertaining outside. In such situations, people also can track dirt inside of the home or leave a trail of pool water in their wake. Outdoor kitchens allow easy access to food and drink that makes outdoor entertaining much easier. The experts at Angie’s List suggest outdoor kitchens be built close to the house to make it easier to run electricity and plumbing to the outdoor kitchen.
Outdoor kitchens should include a sink, small refrigerator, built-in grill and bar area.
Creature comforts Homeowners should think about the things that make the inside of their homes so comfortable and then replicate that outside. Sofas and loveseats covered in fabric suited for outdoors and plenty of pillows can make for great lounging. Lighting that can be adjusted for day or night, or even to set the mood, is another consideration. Shade structures, like a trellis or retractable awning, will keep the area comfortable and can also define outdoor “rooms” and establish privacy.
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MAINE NEWS CALENDAR JUNE June 7 — Spectrum Generations’ Healthy Aging Expo, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., free, open to public, lunch $6.50, 207-626-7777, Cohen Community Center, 22 Town Farm Road, Hallowell. June 7 — Western Maine Art Group two-location reception, 5 to 7 p.m. at the Main Street Gallery, 426 Main St., and 5:30 to 7:30 p.m at the Matolcsy Art Center, 480 Main St., westernmaineartgroup.org. June 7 — Exhibit of works by printmaker Emily Wentworth during the month of June, free publicinvited reception Friday, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Matolcsy Art Center, 480 Main St., Norway, 207-739-6161. 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, 207-680-0611. June 7, 8 — Sidney Second Baptist Church yard and rummage salem 9 a.m.3 p.m., rain or shine, West River Road, 207-547-4076. June 8 — Architectural Drawing for Kids workshop at Folk Art Studio at Fiber and Vine, 402 Main St., Norway, 207-739-2664. 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, 207-461-2334, 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 a.m., 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 noon-1 p.m., kids activities, free, including barbecue, open to public. June 8 — Maine author Deb Gould at Hiram Historical Society, 1 p.m. business meeting, 1:30 p.m. program, free, open to public, donations welcome, Great Ossipee Museum of Hiram Historical Society, 20 Historical Ridge (off Main Street, Route 117). June 8 — Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust "Stories and S’mores" for families with children 4-6, 5 p.m., Maine Forestry Museum, walk, story and snack, www.rlht. org/get-involoved/calendar.
June 8 — Brownfield Lions dance, 8 p.m.-midnight, Lions Den, Routes 5 and 113, for ages 21 and older, music by Country Roads, $15, BYOB, benefits Brownfield Lions Community Projects Fund 207-3937772, 207-935-2681. June 11 — Greene Central School students artworks unveiled at Morse Memorial Library, Greene, 6 p.m., open to public, light refreshments, 105 Main St., 207-946-5544, www.morse. lib.me.us. 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, 207622-6582. 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 13 — Blood drive in honor in memory Madeline Marzen, Bath Senior Center, 45 Floral St., preregistration encouraged, childcare provided, redcrossblood.org and search for “Madeline.” June 13 — Joshua Chamberlain Civil War Roundtable meeting hosting author Mark Alan Leslie whose book tells the story of the Underground Railroad in Maine, Curtis Memorial Library, 7 p.m. in the Morrell Room, 23 Pleasant St., Brunswick, 207-725-5242. June 14 — Forum with U.S. Rep Jared Golden, D-Maine 2nd District, 10-11 am. Mount Vernon Community Center, 2 Main St., Mount Vernon. June 15 — Mahooscuc Land Trust Rumford Whitecap hike, 9 a.m.-noon, 5-mile round-trip hike, dress in layers and hiking boots or rugged sneakers and bring water and snacks/lunch, www. mahoosuc.org/events-calendar, barbara@mahoosuc.org, 207-824-3806. 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 — Alan Day Community Garden annual party, Light the Garden, 6:30 -9:30 p.m. 26 Whitman St., Norway, silent auction, appetizers, beer and wine, benefits local food, youth programs, for information on the entry fee call 207346-0708. 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 15 — Concerts for a Cause, folk artists Cindy Kallet and Grey Larsen, 7:30 p.m. Brunswick Unitarian-Universalist Church, 1 Middle St., Brunswick, benefits the Gathering Place and Brunswick Area Teen Center. June 16 — Talk by the Rev. Peter Panagore, author and inspirational speaker, 10 a.m. First Universalist Church, Turner, Route 117, across from the Gazebo, a book signing and coffee social will follow the talk. June 16 — Carlos Angeles Olmeda performance, Arts Center at 8 Hancock, Hiram, 6:30-8:00 p.m., adults $10, children $5. 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 19 — University of Maine Cooperative Extension centennial celebration open house, 6 p.m., UMaine Extension office, 138 Pleasant St., Farmington, 2070778-4650. June 20 — Rangeley Region Guides’ & Sportsmen’s Association monthly meeting, guest Jeff Reardon, of Trout Unlmited, potluck dinner 5:30 p.m.,public welcome to dinner, program, Clubhouse, Old Skiway Road, Oquossoc, rangeleyoutdoors.com. June 21 — Spectrum Generations 17th annual Golf Fore a Cause Tournament, Brunswick Golf Club, 1 p.m., homestyle BBQ and live music around the fire pit follow, $125 /individual, $450/team and includes 18 holes with cart, bagged lunch (catered by Cohen on the Meadows), homestyle BBQ dinner, awards, contests for longest drive, accuracy drive, putting and hole-in-one contest for a chance to win $5,000. www.spectrumgenerations.org/golf. 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 — Maine Wildlife Park Open House, 5-8 p.m., watch the animals feed, including moose, lynx, foxes, cougars, vultures and bears, mainewildlifepark@ maine.rr.com. 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, 207-369-0205. 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 — Mahoosuc
Land Trust tee identification walk, 9-10:30 a.m., Valentine Farm, Bethel. www.mahoosuc.org/events-calendar, barbara@mahoosuc.org, 207-824-3806. 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 — Rangeley Lupine Festival, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Outdoor Heritage Museum, Oquossoc, 207-864-5571. 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. June 25 — “Tide Pools” by Chewonki Traveling Natural History Program, free, open to public, 10 a.m., Community Center for All Seasons, 1 Center Drive, Belgrade, preschool and up, 207-495-3508. June 25 — Auburn Public Library Teen Summer Program kickoff, Odds Bodkin presents “Hercules in Hell: A Greek Myth,” 1-2 p.m., Androscoggin Community Room, teens 12 and older, adults welcome. June 28 — 'Places for Pollinators' workshop, followed by field trip to Whatley Farm, sponsored by Androscoggin Valley Soil and Water Conservation District, Topsham Public Library, 25 Foreside Road, Topsham, 207-241-5374. June 28 — Mallet Brothers Band, Hymn for Her perform at Waterville Rocks! 5:30-8:30 p.m. Castonguay Square, downtown Waterville, free, open to public. June 29 — Kingfield Pops, Kennedy Farm, Kingfield, tickets available at Tranten's and Skowhegan Savings Bank's Farmington, Kingfield locations, www. kingfieldpops.com, Facebook: www.Facebook.com/ KINGFIELDPOPS. June 29 — Trucks, Up Close and Personal, for preschool and up, free, open to public, Belgrade Public Library, 124 Depot Road, Belgrade, 207-495-3508.
JULY July 1 — Connected, free nondenominational gathering for widowers, widows, divorced, singles 55, 7-9 p.m. St. Charles Borromeo Church hall, 132 McKeen St., Brunswick, light refreshments, 207-725-1266 or 207-725-8386.
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required, bring water, bag lunch, bug dope, sunscreen, work gloves, safety glasses, boots squibb@maine.edu, 207-639-3432. June 14 -23 — Waterville Opera House presentation of "Ripcord," 7:30 p.m. (June 16, 23, 2 p.m.), Waterville Opera House, 1 Common St., Waterville, http://www. operahouse.org/ June 17, 18, 24, 25 — Rangeley Region Guides and Sportsman's Association hunter safety course, 6-9 p.m., Monday, June 17; Tuesday, June 18, Monday, June 24, Tuesday, June 25, RRG&SA Clubhouse, Old Skiway Road, Oquossoc, 10 to 12 years old must be accompanied by parent/guardian; 40-student limit, 207-8642714, 207-864-5582. June 19-26 — Lisbon Sunshine Hill Neighbors Seniors, Lisbon Parks and Recreation Dept. bus trip to Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, cost includes lodging, some meals, despoist required, www.lisbonme.org/parksrecreation, 207-353-0646, 207-353-2289. June 21-July 27 — "Striped" exhibition, Harlow Gallery, 100 Water St., Hallowell, noon-6 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, harlowgallery.org, 207-6223813. 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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Bring young, enthusiastic hunters along carefully
V. Paul Reynolds It was mid-November in the Big Deer Woods. A northeast wind rocked the hemlock tops and pushed a cold, pelting rain that seemed to penetrate the slicker beneath my wool hunting shirt. The damp, raw day was in my pores. Noon or not, it was time to call it a day. Heading back to camp, I could — in my mind’s eye— smell the hot coffee and feel the radiating heat from the old wood stove. Then, two fellow hunters from camp broke out of the fir thicket and waved me down. In their early 20s,
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ease, not mental illness. The syndrome is sometimes called “phantom vision” and it is compared to phantom limbs. Amputees can have sensations from limbs they no longer have. Similarly, when retinal cells become impaired
these already serious apprentice hunters — one of whom was my nephew and the other a son of a close friend — were excited about something. Over the wind and driving rain, they exclaimed ”You gotta help us, Uncle! There are two bucks bedded in the whippets in that cutting up above!.We saw them twice. We think that they’re still in there.” A dilemma for me. Camp beckoned. I was close to hypothermic, but the young men, operating under the illusion I was a seasoned deer hunter who would drum up a strategy to outwit these bucks, were looking for leadership. Protest as I might, they insisted I help and show them how to pursue the deer. “Tell you what,” I said to the eager twosome. “We’ll give it an hour, then yours truly is on his way back to camp to dry
out, ok?” I offered. With the two boys posted at likely exit corridors through the tangle of whippets in the two-year old cutting, I began zig-zagging my way through the tangle in hopes of moving a deer. The steady downpour made the deer push all that more difficult; as I counseled myself to be patient and set a good example for these aspiring young deer hunters. Within seconds, I moved a big deer and it high-tailed it in the direction of one of the posted hunters. The muffled shot I expected never came. As it turned out, the posted hunter had decided to find a different spot to post himself, contrary to my instructions to “stay put.” Big, splayed buck tracks in the mud told the story; the buck kept its appointment at the designated place of my choosing; the novice hunter did not.
and are no longer able to receive and relay visual images to the brain, the visual system begins firing off images on its own. A research study in the Netherlands found that people used a variety of techniques to deal with CBS. If you believe you
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I was furious and read him out for “going rogue” and not sticking to the game plan. “You blew it, son,” I hissed. “I moved that buck to right where you were supposed to be! What’s the matter with your head? Why in hell did you move? You guys are on your own. I am soaked and freezing and going back to camp.” Duly chastised, the young hunter apologized. After things cooled down, the second young hunter showed up.”That other buck is still in there, Unc. I swear I can smell him in those thickets,” he said. This story has a happy ending, sort of, and a lesson for experienced deer hunters who mentor young, aspiring hunters. The rain let up some. I was in the game and just couldn’t give up, not with a buck possibly that close. With the boys posted
age or approach it.
• Stare at the image. • Turn a light on.
again, I went back in the whippet tangle for another push. It was a slog, but before the afternoon was over a thick-necked, 12-point buck evading my scent sealed its fate while running in front of my nephew’s .32 Special. His first deer was a trophy buck. You can imagine his excitement and the joy I felt for him. Looking back upon that proud and wonderful day in the deer woods so long ago, the memory of the joy remains tainted some, though, for me personally. Losing my cool and chewing out that eager young hunter was not the right thing to do. Those of us who bring young people along in the deer woods, or on the trout waters, need to do so with care and compassion, regardless of the mistakes they make. Relationships with people are always more important than
the game pole, even in the deer woods. By the way, the young man, who left his post that miserable cold rainy day, is now skillfully coaching his sons in the deer woods. He also has proven himself the deer hunter’s deer hunter, with more trophy deer to his credit than most other hunters I have known, including me. We still hunt together. All indications are he has forgiven me, although I am not so sure his mother has. The author is editor of the “Northwoods Sporting Journal.” He is also a Maine guide and host of a weekly radio program — “Maine Outdoors” — heard Sundays at 7 p.m. on “The Voice of Maine News - Talk Network.” He has authored three books; online purchase information is available at www.maineoutdoorpublications.net.
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RLHT offered Winter & Spring EcoVenture for Grades K-4 RANGELEY — For the first time since establishing their EcoVenture Camp in 1997, the Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust offered Winter and Spring EcoVenture Sessions over the school vacations to children in Kindergarten through 4th grade. Aligning with EcoVenture’s tradition, campers were both year-round residents or seasonal visitors who have a deep family tie to Rangeley. Campers joined the staff at their downtown office in Rangeley where they
learned about first aid, lost in the woods protocol, how to tie knots, watershed health and non-point source pollution along with arts and crafts and team-building activities. Campers visited WRGY, Rangeley’s public radio station, where they recorded sound-bites for the air. They researched Maine animals at Rangeley Public Library and went ice-fishing in February and open water fishing in April on Haley Pond. “We enjoyed creating
these sessions that introduce our campers to all that we can do outside all year long,” stated Amanda Laliberte, Program Manager. “These campers now have the skills to tie their own fish hooks, bait their lines, cast like a pro AND identify their catch. It was all possible because of the generosity of our membership and community.” RLHT will offer February and April sessions again in 2020. To learn more about EcoVenture or other RLHT programs visit rlht.org.
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Norway Savings Bank recognized Western Maine OBGYN’s Costanzi for employee wellness efforts honored with rural teaching award 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 Wal-
lace, 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-on-one 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.
NORWAY — Carolyn Costanzi a physician with Western Maine OBGYN was presented with the Roger A. Renfrew MD Rural Teaching Award on May 14. The distinction was awarded as voted by the Maine Medical Center/ Tufts School of Medicine Maine Track medical students class of 2019, according to Gregory Hardy, clinical assistant professor, Tufts University School of Medicine and LIC site director, TUSM-Maine Track. Western Maine OBGYN is at 193 Main St., and part
of the MaineHealth network. “Dr. Costanzi is an outstanding preceptor and a powerful role model as a woman in medicine,” said Deidra Michaud, class of 2019 Maine Track student, in the news release. “She is committed to education with a contagious passion for her field. In addition to clinical skills, Dr. Costanzi has also taught us how to be committed advocates for all female patients.” The Maine Track program is a partnership between MMC and Tufts that was formed 11 years ago to
help address the shortage of doctors in Maine, provide financial assistance to aspiring medical students from Maine and to develop an innovative curriculum focused on community-based education. Including the 2019 class, 239 physicians have graduated from the program since it began. Program participants are not required to practice in Maine, but 43 percent of graduates who have completed their residencies were doing so as of the fall of 2018. For more information visit www.wmhcc.org.
Submitted photo Gregory Hardy with Carolyn Costanzi, who was presented the Roger A. Renfrew MD Rural Teaching Award. Costanzi, a physician, is with Western Maine OBGYN. Hardy, also a physician, is the clinic assistant professor for the Tufts Maine Track program. Submitted photo 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.
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2013 HYUNDAI ELANTRA GLS
2014 FORD FUSION SE
2014 TOYOTA CAMRY
#J328A. POWER OPTIONS, CLOTH SEATS, ALUMINUM WHEELS, TRACTION CONTROL MORE
#K079A. LEATHER HEATED FRONT SEATS, LONG LIST OF OPTIONS, EXCELLENT VALUE
#P0848. POPULAR MODEL, BUCKET SEATS, MANY POWER OPTIONS & FEATURES
$6,986
$87 MO.
SALE #E346A, LOCAL TRADE, LEATHER, LOW MILES, LOADED WITH OPTIONS PER
$139 MO.
$12,487 or $147 MO.
SALE #E346A, LOCAL TRADE, LEATHER, LOW MILES, LOADED WITH OPTIONS PER
SALE #E346A, LOCAL TRADE, LEATHER, LOW MILES, LOADED WITH OPTIONS PER
2015 MERCEDES BENZ GLA 250
2016 JEEP CHEROKEE LTD
2016 DODGE DURANGO LTD
#K163A. ONLY 57K MILES, EXTRA CLEAN, AWD, TO MANY OPTIONS TO LIST
#P0814B. 4WD, FULL SUNROOF, GPS, LEATHER, LOADED WITH EVERYTHING
#J322A. 3.6L V6, 39K MILES, BK LEATHER BUCKETS, LOADED SUV, MUST SEE
PRICE
or
$21,987 or $257 MO. MO.
SALE SALE #E346A, LOCAL TRADE, LEATHER, LOW MILES, LOADED WITH OPTIONS PER PER PRICE PRICE
PRICE
$11,777
or
$22,487 or $263MO. MO.
SALE SALE #E346A, LOCAL TRADE, LEATHER, LOW MILES, LOADED WITH OPTIONS PER PER PRICE PRICE
2009 FORD RANGER SUPERCAB 2014 DODGE RAM 1500 EXPRESS
#P0902A. REAL CLEAN OLDER TRUCK, V6 4.0L HARD TO FIND MODEL
$13,987
$164 MO.
SALELOCAL TRADE, LEATHER, LOW MILES, LOADED WITH OPTIONS #E346A, PER PRICE
or
2008 FORD SD F350
#K140A. DUALLY, OLDER TRUCK, LOTS OF LIFE STILL REMAINING, TOW HITCH, GOOD BUY
$23,987 or $281 MO.
SALE #E346A, LOCAL TRADE, LEATHER, LOW MILES, LOADED WITH OPTIONS PER PRICE
#K065A. 5.7L V8 HEMI, 4WD, LONG LIST OF OPTIONS & PACKAGES
$19,987 or $235 MO.
SALELOCAL TRADE, LEATHER, LOW MILES, LOADED WITH OPTIONS #E346A, PER PRICE
PRICE
$26,987 or $316 MO.
SALE #E346A, LOCAL TRADE, LEATHER, LOW MILES, LOADED WITH OPTIONS PER PRICE
2011 GMC SIERRA CREW
#J433A. GREAT CONDITION, Z71 PKG, AND MANY, MANY OTHER OPTIONS
$21,987 or $257 MO.
SALE #E346A, LOCAL TRADE, LEATHER, LOW MILES, LOADED WITH OPTIONS PER PRICE
2015 FORD F150 CREW
2018 FORD F150 SUPCAB
#J435B. 4WD & DISCS, MANY OPTIONS, EXTRA CLEAN, REALLY NICE TRUCK
#J198A. ONLY 23K MILES, LIKE NEW, 4WD, LONG LIST OF OPTIONS
$27,987 or $328 MO.
SALE #E346A, LOCAL TRADE, LEATHER, LOW MILES, LOADED WITH OPTIONS PER PRICE
$32,987or $387 MO.
SALE #E346A, LOCAL TRADE, LEATHER, LOW MILES, LOADED WITH OPTIONS PER PRICE
ALL FINANCING SUBJECT TO CREDIT APPROVAL, ALL VEHICLES INCLUDE $289 DOCUMENT FEE, PAYMENTS WITH 25% DOWN CASH OR TRADENO MONEY DOWN TO QUALIFIED BUYERS 3.99% APR, 72 MONTHS FOR 2003 OR LATER, EXCLUDES TAX AND TITLE FEE
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