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INDEX Funny Things Kids Say.............2 Victor Block............................3 Student News........................5 Movie Review.......................11 V. Paul Reynolds...................11 Calendar..............................12 Classifieds............................13 John McDonald.....................14

FEATURE ARTICLES Sports Schedule.....................6 Manage your finances B2B.......................................7 Simple steps to better balance Health and Wellness...............8 Basics of mulching Spring and Summer................9 Business of the month ..........15

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Avesta Housing offers Fox School survey to former students, teachers, staff PARIS — Avesta Housing is collecting memories of the Fox School from former students, teachers, staff and the broader community as it develops the school into senior housing. Avesta Housing, a nonprofit based in Portland, is currently converting the school into affordable rental apartments for seniors. As part of the redevelopment, Avesta is collecting memories of the Fox School to ensure that generations of stories are recorded at this pivotal point in the building’s history. Avesta also hopes to create a book for display in the building’s new community room. Avesta Housing, a nonprofit based in Portland, is

converting the school into affordable rental apartments for seniors. Those with memories to share may go the town of Paris website, www.parismaine.org, and scroll down to the post about the survey, where there’s a link to click on to take it. The Fox School was an anchor of community life in Paris for more than 130 years. Originally built in 1883 as the Oxford Normal Institute and expanded significantly in 1940 as the Brick School, the school was renamed in 1967 to honor longtime principal Mildred M. Fox. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2017.

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Madden named Cancer Resource Center operations, development director NORWAY — The Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine announced that Diane Madden is the new operations and development director. “We are excited to have Diane on board with us,” said Barb Deschenes, cofounder of the center, which was established in 2015 to provide free supportive resources to those affected by cancer. “Diane’s experience and passion for working with patients facing the challenges of cancer will have a positive impact in advancing the Center’s mission and help meet increasing demands.” Madden brings over 25 years of non-profit management in the health care industry to the role, including in oncology, where early in

her career she worked for more than 10 years as a radiation therapist. Madden worked for many years at MaineHealth and is experienced at directing statewide health improvement programs, implementing practice improvement initiatives, and developing targeted health marketing and communications strategies and techniques for a variety

of audiences. For 10 years she directed Raising Readers, a statewide health and literacy program for young children. Madden moved to Harrison two years ago, where she lives with her husband, Ed Madden. The Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine is at 199 Main St., in the Stephens Memorial Hospital

Specialty Clinic building. The center is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Thursday and Friday, and offers a variety of programs as well as comfort items, free, to anyone affected by cancer. Visit www.crcofwm.org for more information or-call 207-890-0329.

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I was sitting on the couch soaking my foot in a tub of warm water. My r-year-old greatgranddaughter, Ramsey, hopped up on the couch beside me and asked me to read a book to her. She looked down at my foot soaking in the tub and said, “G.G., your foot is dirty!” “What?” I said. I set me foot up on the side of the tub. “Your foot is all purplely!” she said. Of course, we laughed! It was my bad veins she was seeing! — Rena “GG” Clark of No. Anson. When my boys were little (they were 4 and 5 years old, just 14 months apart), the younger one

was messing in the trash can and I raised my voice to scold him. My oldest son, then about 5 years old, said, “But Mama, Gregory is your mother and he loves you.” Well, I busted out laughing. Of course I knew what he meant. — Marilou Suchar, now 78, of Vassalboro My 4-year-old greatgrandson and I were singing Christmas songs. I started singing “All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth.” I was half way through the song when Hunter held up his finger and said, “ Meme, wait. You need the whole mouth full!” I have no teeth. Out of

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My husband, sisterin-law and I took my 3-year-old grandson to a Marriners hockey game. He loves hockey and was very excited to go. When we got there I asked if he was hungry. He said, “Yes, but you have to go get it; Papa and I are watching hockey.” The funny thing is the game hadn’t even started. The teams were still practicing! — Tammy Thatcher of Durham Our granddaughter, Adalyn, 5 years old, started kindergarten at Waterford Memorial School last September. She came home from school one day and said, “Nana, I’ve been to kindergarten for three days and I haven’t been to the principal’s office!” — Don Leeman via email My son was saying goodnight to his father and asked why he had to go to

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TRAVEL WITH VICTOR BLOCK

Cassadaga: A town with real spirit By Victor Block Travel Writer As my wife Fyllis, our friend Kathy, and I contemplated visiting a tiny town in Florida, the choices were both varied and intriguing. Did we prefer joining a healing meditation circle or seeking spiritual counseling? Would we opt for a séance or class in ancient wisdom teachings? This is how planning for a trip to the Cassadaga Spiritualist Camp went. Adding to the appeal was the ironic fact that this destination, focused upon life after death and communicating with those who have entered that realm, is near Walt Disney World, with its wealth of fantasy-land, man-made attractions. Cassadaga was founded by George Colby, a medium, who claimed his “spirit guide” Seneca advised him to establish a spiritual center in Florida. Colby purchased

land and, in 1894, incorporated the Southern Cassadaga Spiritualist Camp Meeting Association. The camp — actually a neighborhood-sized community — sits in the lowlands characteristic of central Florida. Many of its approximately 75 residents are spiritualists of one kind or another. The bookstore and welcome center is the logical place to begin a visit. Its selection of books explores topics ranging from spiritualism and metaphysics to meditation and ghosts. Crystal balls and candles share shelf space with incense, Tibetan singing bowls and fairy statues. This is where people choose their activities and make arrangements. The names and telephone numbers of certified mediums and healers on duty each day are listed on a board. While Fyllis and Kathy headed for sessions with a “Certified Medium, Healer

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losophy and, among its disciples, science, I found I can relate to a number of its precepts. It is very welcoming, uplifting and supportive, and the overall message is one of love and hope. I understood the principle that people are responsible for themselves and control their own destiny, but that comes with a bit of potential downside. “Spiritualism is a tough religion,” the Gates explained, “because there’s no one else to blame if things go wrong.” While I was receiving an overview of Spiritualism, Fyllis and Kathy participated in a session with a practitioner. Fyllis came away impressed with a number of the woman’s comments. “I see you traveling a lot for work” fit well with my wife’s role as a travel writer. “You like the outdoor and open space” was in keeping with the her love for hiking through woods.

Among other observations were that I am a photographer (I take pictures to illustrate travel stories.), Fyllis’s daughter Ariane “has a good head on her shoulders” (she does) and that Fyllis has something to do with relics (which, I hope, referred to our recent visit to Greek and Roman archaeological sites during a trip to Sicily, rather than to me). On the other hand, some remarks seemed less relevant. For example, Fyllis has no present plans to be in the Pacific Northwest, speak before a large group of people or write a book. After our talking and listening sessions, we strolled around town which, given Cassadaga’s compact size, didn’t take long. The walking tour pamphlet led us to Seneca Park, which is named for George Colby’s spirit guide; a healing area and Fairy Trail Park where, we read, Nature Spirits “only show them-

selves to those who believe.” We ended our visit at the Cassadaga Hotel for a snack and look-see. Even there, in the midst of its Victorian setting, guests may arrange for a psychic reading, séance and other services in keeping with the overall purpose of the town. That overriding goal, I concluded, is one with which both believers and any doubters can relate. For example, I suspect many people agree with the inspirational saying on a sign in the hotel: “Forgiveness lifts heaviness from the burdened heart.” On the other hand, skeptics might have less faith in another nearby pronouncement, which reads: “I believe in fairies. I do, I do, I do.” Those who consign themselves to that category of visitor may take heart in the assurance that Cassadaga welcomes “not only believers, but the curious and skeptical as well.”

Norway Public Library spring book group looks at nature NORWAY — Norway Memorial Library is holding a spring book discussion, “Conversations about Nature,” which began April 4 and runs through May 16. The naturalist John Muir once said, “In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks. For going out, is really going in.” The three-session discussing roup will give readers a chance to take literary walk through nature, discuss how nature can improve a sense of well-being and gain insight into how nature can be more fully appreciated. The sessions are from 6:30 to 8 p.m. and the final two sessions are Thursdays April 25 and May 16.

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of a Wild Snail Eating,” by Elisabeth Tova Bailey. In a work that beautifully demonstrates the rewards of closely observing nature, Bailey shares an inspiring and intimate story of her encounter with a Neohelix albolabris-a common woodland snail. While an illness keeps her bedridden, Bailey watches a wild snail that has taken up residence on her nightstand. As a result, she discovers the solace and sense of wonder that this mysterious creature brings and comes to a greater understanding of her own place in the world. May 16: “The Outermost House: A Year of Life on the Great Beach of Cape Cod,” by Henry Beston. A chronicle of a solitary year spent on a

Cape Cod beach, this book has long been recognized as a classic of American nature writing. Beston had originally planned to spend just two weeks in his seaside home, but was so possessed by the mysterious beauty of his surroundings that he found he “could not go.” Instead, he sat down to try and capture in words the wonders of

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Inaugural Rangeley Birding Festival will be June 7-9 RANGELEY — Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust, along with co-sponsor Maine Audubon, will hold the inaugural Rangeley Birding Festival from June 7 to 9. The festival will honor the late John Bicknell and organizers say they plan to make it an annual event. The Rangeley Lakes region is the premier bird-

ing destination for rare and sought-after species in New England, the trust said in a news release. Deep in the heart of Maine’s lush boreal forest, Rangeley provides a convenient hub to find northern specialties like black-backed woodpecker, spruce grouse and boreal chickadee, as well as breeding warblers in-

cluding Cape May, baybreasted and mourning. One of the trips offered — a day hike on Saddleback Mountain — will focus on Bicknell’s thrush, one of North America’s rarest and most localized breeders. What sets the Rangeley Birding Festival apart from all others is the breeding grounds. While

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so many boreal birds. The festival will feature highly skilled guides who are excited about sharing their knowledge of rich bird life that flourishes at the intersection of northern forest, stunning, clear lakes and the High Peaks of western Maine. Bicknell, who died in 2018, was instrumental in creating the Mingo Springs Trail and Bird Walk, and had a passion for the outdoors and deep and abiding love for na-

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By Fred Cicetti Q. I’m a 76-year-old woman, and I have to take a long nap every day because I’m up nights urinating. I know a lot of my contemporaries have the same problem. I’m curious to know how widespread this is. First, don’t presume the nightly bathroom trips are insignificant. See a doctor to determine the cause. There are solutions to your problem, but they depend upon a diagnosis. You’re suffering from a very common problem called “nocturia” — the need to urinate at night. Some people with severe nocturia get up as many as six times a night to go to the bathroom. The

International Continence Society defines nocturia as two or more voids at night. Nocturia is more common among seniors than younger people. In a survey taken by the National Sleep Foundation, about two thirds of the adults (55 to 84 years-old) polled reported an urge to go to the bathroom at least several nights a week. There are a variety of reasons for nocturia in older people. First, we produce less of a hormone that helps us retain fluid. Because of this decreased capacity, seniors produce more urine at night. Second, the bladder — a muscular sac — loses its capacity to hold urine. Third, we have more health problems that can affect the bladder. Both men and women get nocturia. Many men suffer from nocturia because of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), also known as enlarged pros-

tate. The prostate is a walnutsize organ surrounding the tube (urethra) carrying urine from the bladder and out of your body. BPH is common in men 50 and older. An enlarged prostate may squeeze the urethra, making it hard to urinate. It may cause dribbling after you urinate or a frequent urge to urinate, especially at night. Pelvic organ displacement, menopause and childbirth can cause nocturia in many women. The pelvic floor is a network of muscles, ligaments and other tissues that hold up the pelvic organs — the vagina, rectum, uterus and bladder. When this hammock-like network weakens, the organs can slip out of place and create disorders. A woman reaches menopause when a year has passed since her last period. Menopause, like many of the changes in a woman’s body through her lifetime,

is caused by changes in hormone levels. Menopause can make it difficult to hold urine. There are other medical conditions that cause nocturia. These include infection, tumors, heart disease, high blood pressure, liver failure, diabetes and sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is much more common in older adults and men. Apnea is Greek for “without breath.” People with sleep apnea stop breathing for as long as 30 seconds at a time. These interruptions can happen hundreds of times a night. The breathing cessations may wake you. There are people who overproduce urine at night. This is called “nocturnal polyuria.” It can cause nocturia, too. Other causes of nocturia that are not medical conditions are drinking caffeine, alcohol or too much liquid close to bedtime. In addition, diuretic medications can contribute to the problem.

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CMCC spring open house is April 6 AUBURN — Central Maine Community College will host its annual Spring Open House for prospective students and their families on Saturday, April 6. The campus at 1250 Turner St. will be open for the event from 9 a.m. to noon. In addition to having all academic programs, student organizations and athletics represented, staff members and students will be ready to assist with the admissions and financial aid application processes. Students can take guided tours, tour the campus on their own, or simply visit with representatives of certain programs, sports, or activities. Information will be available on the new academic programs the college is starting in the fall: Plumbing and Heating Technology; HVAC/R (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration) Technology; and Esports Management. The open house will also feature the grand opening of the college’s new Esports Arena, in which CMCC’s new Esports teams will begin competing in the fall. Students who complete an admissions application at the open house will not have to pay the $20 application fee. Refreshments will be available, prepared by culinary

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Hospital will offer TRX golf clinic May 2 NORWAY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Stephens Memorial Hospital will hold a â&#x20AC;&#x153;TRX Golf Clinic.â&#x20AC;? The class will be held Thursday, May 2, from 4 to 5 p.m. in the Harper Conference Center, Ripley Medical Office Building, 193 Main St. Join Jeff Lawson, physical therapist at Stephens Memorial Hospital, to learn exercises to improve the distance you

can drive the ball while gaining control over your golf swing. Learn how to reduce the risk of injury through core stabilization and resisted rotation. Lawson will demonstrate exercises using a TRX functional training tool. The TRX training systems are made for home or gym use and are reasonably priced. This class, with a $5 fee,

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protecting against business identity theft. These five steps can lay the groundwork to sound financial planning.

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Health &

Simple steps to better balance with balance, like loss of vision, loss of hearing and the use of new medications. Make sure you and your doctor are aware of your situation and discuss the following methods and exercises, which can help you with balance throughout your life and in your senior years. 1. G et appropriate amounts of vitamin D. This helps with strong bones in the event of a fall and also helps prevent sore muscles and improves mental awareness. Now that the days are longer and spring is around the corner you can get appropriate amounts of vitamin D from 30 minutes a day in the sun. Otherwise, 600 IU to 800 IU of vitamin D supplementation is sufficient. Foods such

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alance is something we all need to work at and keep finely-tuned. That old saying — “Use it or lose it” — certainly holds true when it comes to balance, especially as we age. Maintaining our balance is particularly important in our senior years because trips and falls can lead to major setbacks, such as resulting in a broken hip, arm or other injury. Many things can interfere

as salmon and sardines have great sources of vitamin D as well. 2. Weight bearing exercises help keep muscles and bones strong. We always need to challenge our muscles and bones as they will help with balance. The surgeon general rated the best exercises for strength and bone health as follows: Fast walking/ jogging, jumping rope, stair climbing, dancing, basketball, volleyball, tennis, skiing, skating, soccer, hiking, weight training and rowing. 3. For balance the following exercises are the best — Tai Chi and yoga. If you can find a local class or video, try these options. Only 30 minutes a day will help with your balance. For

the best results, try 15 minutes in the morning and 15 minutes in the afternoon. 4. If you are unable or unwilling to join a Tia Chi or yoga class, there are many things you can do in the privacy of your own home. Try some of the following every day several times a day: • Walking on tippy toes. This strengthens your legs and help with balance. • Walk the line. You’ve seen on TV folks being arrested for OUI. The police officer has the individual touch their nose as they walk heelto-toe in a straight line. Try it. It’s not easy, even if you’re sober. You will want to pretend you are walking on a balancing beam and heel-to-toe

walk in a straight line. Make sure you are close to a wall or the dining room table so that you can grab it if you feel like you are going to tip over. Do this for three minutes, several times a day. • Practice breathing. What does breathing have to do with balance? A lot. Breathing properly strengthens your body’s core muscles and the core of your body helps control balance. Let’s practice. Slowly breathe in a big breath through your nose and, as you exhale, suck your stomach in and blow it all out. That’s proper breathing and should be done all day long. Nobody benefits from shallow breathers. • Weight shifting is my fa-

vorite for balance. Hold onto a stable structure like a chair, table, the wall or a counter top. Put all your weight on your left leg and take your right foot off the floor. Hold for 30 seconds. Repeat on the other side. Don’t forget that breathing exercise; when you lift your foot off the floor you should be exhaling and sucking your belly in. Do this a lot throughout the day until eventually you can let go of the wall. Challenge yourself but always have that safety net of the wall or chair close by.

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A Life’s Compass mental health facility opens in Norway NORWAY — Announcing a new mental health outpatient/case management agency – A Life’s Compass – covering the geographic area of the greater Oxford Hills region and Androscoggin County. A Life’s Compass is a wel-

coming place for children, adolescents, adults and families to explore thoughts/ feelings about themselves and the world around them and their mental health issues in an outpatient setting with diagnostics provided. The company’s case man-

agement program helps individuals gain access to and make effective use of the range of medical, psychological and other related services available in the community. The mission is to help individuals develop an awareness as to where they are in the present moment to understand their choices

to develop and reach goals in order to make informed decisions in their next steps through life. Funding for the programs come from the Department of Health and Human Services Medicaid program, Katie Beckett, private insurances and self pay. All services are offered based on best practices for

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The basics of mulching for thriving plants Mulch is available in various forms. Like other land and garden products, mulch can go a long way toward helping plants thrive. Mulch comprises just about any material that is spread over the surface of soil. Its purpose is primarily to help soil retain moisture. In addition, mulch can staunch weed growth, keep soil cool, improve the aesthetics of garden beds, and even improve soil nutrient composition. When the right mulch is chosen, it can reduce the amount of time homeowners spend watering and weeding their gardens and insulate plants from dramatic changes in weather. Gardeners may not realize that mulch also can prevent garden soil from becoming overly compacted, according to HGTV. This can mean beneficial earthworms can move easily through the soil, creating channels for water and depositing their nutrient-rich waste products. Gardeners can choose organic or inorganic mulch. Organic mulches are derived from natural materials that will decompose over time, lending organic matter as well as various nutrients to the

soil. Organic mulches also may contain beneficial microorganisms that can fight against plant diseases. Inorganic mulches may be made of stones, landscape fabrics and plastic. Both types will need to be amended or replaced as they degrade. Those who want the most environmentally-friendly mulching materials can choose all-natural mulches instead of synthetic alternatives. To work effectively, mulch should be applied in a two- to three-inch layer of material, state the experts at Old World Garden Farms. This is the ideal amount to retain soil moisture and suppress weed growth without choking plants. Also, mulch that is too thick may make it impossible for water to penetrate, or it may prevent the soil from airing out, causing continuously wet conditions that lead to root and stem rot. The University of Connecticut Home & Garden Education Center says mulch should not be placed directly against plant crowns or tree bases, as this can promote the development of disease.

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Artists receptions April 5 will be at two locations NORWAY — The Western Maine Art Group will begin its Spring season with a First Friday reception, April 5, from 5 to 7 p.m. at two locations — the Main Street Gallery, 426 Main St., and the Matolcsy Art Center, 480 Main St. These galleries exhibit the work of fine artists and artisans living and working in Western Maine. Featured at the Main Street Gallery in April

are the paintings of Jinger Duryea, Western Maine Art Group’s Artist of the Month. While Jinger is an accomplished watercolorist, she experiments with different techniques and genres. By slowly layering and blending various pigments, Duryea achieves vibrant colors along with deep rich tones, giving her paintings a depth often reserved for oil painters. The Main Street Gallery is open Wednesday through

Friday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.. At the nearby Matolcsy Art Center, Melanie Tornberg and Michael Everett will host the opening of their “Close to Home” exhibit of original oil paintings. Each artist has contributed new paintings based on careful observation of familiar scenes. This exhibit will be open Saturday afternoons in April and by appointment.

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MOVIE REVIEW

Lucas Allen (Netflix) Last fall, audiences flocked to see the Queen biopic â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bohemian Rhapsody,â&#x20AC;? which recently won four Oscars, including Best Actor. With the success, a new wave of musical biopics of rock legends has come its way. The next title to ride that wave is Netflixâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s production of â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Dirt,â&#x20AC;? which details the wild and

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â&#x20AC;&#x2122;The Dirtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; insane antics of the hard rock group Motley Crue. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s based on the 2001 autobiography of the same name written by all four of the group members, while the film version is directed by Jeff Tremaine, of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jackassâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bad Grandpaâ&#x20AC;? fame. Much like the book, the movie is narrated from the perspectives of different characters. It starts with Nikki Sixx (Douglas Booth) growing up in a broken home with his deadbeat mother (Kathryn Morris) before running away to Los Angeles. After his first band falls apart, he tries to come up with a new band. Upon meeting drummer Tommy Lee (rapper Machine Gun Kelly), he starts to form his new band with

the addition of guitarist Mick Mars (Iwan Rheon) and lead singer Vince Neill (Daniel Webber). As the band comes up with new ways of shocking the audience, Motley Crue becomes an instant sensation in the LA underground punk scene of the early 80s, selling out to wild crowds and throwing wilder parties. Eventually, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re signed to Elektra Records by the labelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rep Tom Zutaut (SNLâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pete Davidson) before hiring rock manager Doc McGhee (David Costabile) and scoring some hit albums. Not to mention, their first tour with hard rock legend Ozzy Osbourne (Tony Cavalero in a spot-on impression) would kick off their infamous series of moments that redefine the term

sex, drugs, and rock nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; roll. But as the story goes, all that excess will have them experience tragedy at every turn that will affect their group dynamic. Just like â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bohemian Rhapsody,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Dirtâ&#x20AC;? is your standard biopic charting the groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rise to success before descending into indifference fighting set to a soundtrack compiled of their greatest hits. The film shares the same anarchic spirit of the bandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s legendary persona. It doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hold back, showcasing some of their most outrageous moments during the height of their newfound fame. Any hardcore fan of the group will enjoy seeing each of the best moments from the book come to life through

the magic of filmmaking. It helps that one of the guys behind â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jackass,â&#x20AC;? who understands how to make shocking moments happen, is in the directorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s chair. Though their hit songs arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t fully showcased, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more about the groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ways of making their performances stand out from the heavy rock crowd. Motley Crue were more interesting when they know how to shock the crowds both on stage and off. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also a heavy tonal shift between the groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s antics and some heavy drama that happens throughout the movie. Some of it may seem too sudden, but thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s still a natural flow in the scenes that work out well for the story. All four of the actors play-

ing the band members do a great job portraying each of the memberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s different personalities nicely. They all bring the right amount of humor and emotion to their roles, while also embodying their real-life counterparts realistically. While itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s debatable if itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s better or worse than â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bohemian Rhapsody,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Dirtâ&#x20AC;? is a different beast of a music biopic and can be seen on its own terms. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s certainly outrageous and entertaining enough to please a lot of hard rock fans. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s see if the upcoming Elton John film, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rocketman,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The Dirtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; any better come this summer. THE MOVIEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S RATING: TV-MA THE CRITICâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S RATING: 3.25 Stars (Out of Four)

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V. Paul Reynolds American veterans who served their country richly deserve our appreciation, no matter where, when or how they served. If they wore a U. S. military uniform, they were in the freedompreservation business. Next to those who made the ultimate sacrifice stand other very special American servicemen and women â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the disabled veterans. With all of this in mind, it is notable and praiseworthy that within Maineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s outdoor community there are a large number of patriotic and compassionate hunting and fishing guides, as well as sporting camp operators donating their time and energy showing disabled vets a memorable time in the woods and on the waters of Maine. One such program is the

Disabled Veterans Controlled Moose Hunt, held annually on farmland specified by the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife (IF&W). The Maine Bureau of Veteransâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Services is now accepting applications for the 2019 moose hunt. Since the programâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s inception in 2010, MBVS has partnered with IF&W and Smoldering Lake Outfitters to issue hunting permits and essential equipment to participating veterans. This year, IF&W has allocated moose hunting permits for disabled veterans who are residents of Maine â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and a small group of non-resident disabled veterans â&#x20AC;&#x201D; to participate in the Disabled Veterans Controlled Moose Hunt. This hunt is not the same as the regular IF&W moose lottery, as it requires each hunter to team up with a registered Maine Guide who has specific training for the Controlled Moose Hunt and is open only to veterans with a disability rating of at least 50 percent. If a veteran has ever tagged a moose

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through the Disabled Veterans Controlled Moose Hunt, they are ineligible to hunt again. This year, there will be three hunts in August and two in September. The hunt, which is entirely free for selected veterans, costs $50,000 to administer and is funded entirely through donations and sponsorships from local businesses, organizations and individuals. In order to continue providing this program for veterans at no cost, the public is encouraged to donate or sponsor the program. All funds raised go toward covering costs associated with the hunt, including hunting guide services, essential adaptive equipment, meat processing and travel & lodging for participants. For related questions, contact Sarah Sherman at sarah.sherman@maine.gov or 207-430-5816. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t overstate how valuable this program is to our veterans,â&#x20AC;? said David Richmond, acting direc-

tor of the Maine Bureau of Veteransâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Services. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Every year, veterans tell us just how much this experience impacts them. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more than just a fun memory; for many, it can be rehabilitating, getting to share an experience with other veterans and the fellowship that it brings.â&#x20AC;? Roger Line, a Navy and Gulf War veteran, participated in the program in 2017 and shares his experience here: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Shortly after arriving at Smoldering Lake Outfitters, owner Dave Hentosh told us â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;the moose is the excuseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and I was certainly excited to have an opportunity to bring one home. As the sun set on that Sunday, I kept thinking about â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;the excuse.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; We sat that evening in the great room sharing our military experiences, and it did not take me long to figure out what exactly Dave meant. Our service spanned Vietnam to the Persian Gulf, Iraq, and Afghanistan. We were five brothers-in-arms,

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MAINE NEWS CALENDAR APRIL April 6 — Livermore Community Center indoor yard sale, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. 25 Church St., 207-212-7543. April 6 — Chicken Pot Pie supper with sides and homemade pies, to benefit annual North Waterford World's Fair, 5 to 6:30 p.m., North Waterford Congregational Church, 5 Kezars Road, (off Route 35, across from Melby’s store), Waterford, $10 per person; children six to 15, $5; children five and under free, 207-894-8185. April 6 — "Thanksgiving in April" turkey dinner and silent auction, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Lovell United Church of Christ, 1174 Main St., Center Lovell. April 6 — Community supper, 5:30 p.m., meal includes casseroles, salads, desserts, coffee and punch and a raffle of baked goods and household items, donations are accepted for the meal, Congregational Church of East Sumner, 50 Main St., Route 219, East Sumner, 207-388-2263 or 207-388-2667. April 6 — Spring Fling fundraiser to benefit patient care at Androscoggin Hospice House, 6:30 p.m., Martindale Country Club, 527 Beech Hill Road, Auburn, 207-777-7740. ext. 1311. April 6 — Breakfast with the Easter Bunny, 8 to 10 a.m., Lisbon United Methodist Church, 14 School St., Lisbon Falls, 207-353-4982. April 6 — Central Maine Community College spring open house, 9 a.m.-noon, 1250 Turner St. www.cmcc.edu. April 6 — First Saturday at the Williams House boutique breakfast, book sale, 9 a.m.-noon, 14 Old Winthrop Road, Wayne, 207-685-3612. April 6 — Poet Francoise Canter talks about mysterious Augusta poet Robert Nash, 10:30 a.m., Lithgow Library, 45 Wintrhop St. ,free, open to public, 207-626-2415, www.lithgowlibrary.org. April 6 — Public baked beans and casserole supper, hosted by American Legion Auxillary Post 86, 5-6 p.m., 15 Lewiston Road, Gray, $8, $4 for children under 12. April 6-7 — Gun & Knife Show, Newport Rec Center, 81 North St. 207-341-1356. BigPineGunClub.org. April 7 — Literacy Volunteers of Augusta 12th annual Team Scrabble Tournament, competivie and social divisiions, 1-4 p.m., Bangor Savings Bank, 5 Senator Way, April 2 registration deadline, fee depending on age of players, size of the team., poceeds benefit Literacy Volunteers of Augusta www.lva-augusta.org, email info@lva-augusta.org. April 7 — Castlebay performance of Celtic music, 2 p.m.,University of Maine at Augusta, Jewett Auditorium, 46 University Drive, Augusta, 207-621-3551. April 7 — U.S. Army Jazz Ambassadors, 3 p.m. Williamson Center, Lawrence High School, 9

Church St., Fairfield, free, tickets available at www. armyfieldband.com/tickets. April 9 — Uiversity of Maine Cooperative Extension workshop on hayfield and pasture heath, 2-5 p.m., 9 Olson Road, South Paris. Register at maine. edu/register/product/ got-hayfields-and-pastures-2019. FMI, call 207342-5971 or email richard. kersbergen@maine.edu. April 9 — Author and Registered Maine Guide Earl Brechlin, "Return to Moose River: In Search of the Spirit of the Great North Woods," 6:30-8 p.m. Norway Public Library, 207-743-5309 ext. 1. April 10 — Sebasticook Regional Land Trust presentation, "Making Room for Grassland Birds in the Local Area," 6:30 p.m., at 93 Main coffee shop, 93 Main St., Unity, 207-948-3766. April 10 — Lisbon Historical Society annual Antiques Night, doors open at 6:30 p.m. , event starts at 7 p.m. , MTM Center, 18 School St., parking at rear, 207-353-8510, LisbonHistSoc@gmail.com. April 11 — LA Metro Chamber "Business Before Hours," 7 to 9 a.m., Fish Bones Grill, 70 Lincoln St., Lewiston, 207-783-2249. April 11 — “From the Light: Writing About Wounding Experiences,” 4-6 p.m., Waterville Public Library, 73 Main St., Waterville, free, but registration required, https:// from-the-light-poetry. eventbrite.com. April 11 — Athor Diane Smith, "Command Conflicts in Grant’s Overland Campaign: Ambition and Animosity in the Army of the Potomac," Joshua Chamberlain Civil War Roundtable, 7 p.m., Morrell Room, Curtis Memorial Library, 23 Pleasant St., Brunswick, free, open to the public. April 13 — Turner Public Library’s Spring Seminar in Gardening (bee-friendly gardens), 9 a.m., Community Room of Leavitt Institute building, Route 117, (98 Matthews Way) Turner, 207-225-2030. April 13 — Author T. Blen Parker will discuss his historical novels revolving around Swan Island, 10 a.m., Bridge Academy Public Library, 44 Middle Road, 207-737-8810. April 13 — Public invited to attend monthly meeting of Maine Chapter of Freedom From Religion Foundation, 10 a.m. to noon, Curtis Memorial Library, 23 Pleasant St., Brunswick, 207-613-7080. April 13 — Inside yard sale with refreshment counter, 9 to 2 p.m., VFW Auxiliary 9787, 58 E. Main St, South Paris, 207-743-5723. April 13 — Auburn Public Library hosts The Tanglewood Marionettes in "The Fairy Circus," 2 p.m., Schaeffer Theatre, Bates College, 329 College St., Lewiston, tickets available

at library, $2, call 207-3336640 ext. 3 to reserve. April 13 — Annual pork supper to benefit Leeds food pantry, 5 to 6:30 p.m., freewill donations, Leeds Community Church, 123 Church Hill Road, Leeds, 207-5245444 or 207-524-7151. April 13 — Fourth annual prom night for adults, 7 p.m., Gendron Franco Center, 46 Cedar St., Lewiston; for reservations, 207-783-1585. April 13 — Farmington Contradance, (live music, all dances taught, beginners welcome) 8 to 10 p.m., Farmington Grange, 124 Bridge St., West Farmington, 207-491-9928. April 13, 20 — Easter Candy & Bake Sale, 9 a.m. to noon, Cary Memorial Library, 17 Old Winthrop Road, Winthrop, 207-685-3612. April 15 — Babysitter’s training course, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bridgton Community Center, 15 Depot St., Bridgton, register by April 8, 207-647-3116. April 16 — “What Matters Most,” first of two health care decision-making workshops, free, limisted seating, 1-4 p.m., SeniorsPlus, 8 Falcon Road, 207-795-4010. April 17 — Kennebec Historical Society free presentation, “Stagecoaches on the Kennebec,” 6:30 p.m., Hope Baptist Church, 726 Western Ave., Manchester, April 19 — The Table's Good Friday Simple Service, 6 to 8 p.m., Norway Grange, 15 Whitman St, Norway, 207-461-3093. April 19, 20 — Tommy's Feral Feline Friends bake sale, bottle drive, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., old office of Sabattus Street Self Storage, 1434 Sabattus St., Lewiston, normblais39@yahoo.com, Tommy's Feral Feline Friends on Facebook, or www.tommysferalfelinefriends.com. April 20 — Rangeley Lakes Chamber of Commerce and Rangeley Health and Wellness host Best Dog on Earth Day (a celebration of dogs and Earth Day), Fun Walk/Run registration starting at 9:15 a.m., stepping off at 10 a.m.; for details, call 207-864-5571. April 20 — Randolph United Methodist Church Easter egg hunt, 2 p.m., refreshments, at the church, 16 Asbury St., 207-582-5188. April 20 — Teacher's Lounge Mafia, 7 p.m. Treat Memorial Library, 56 Main St., Livermore Falles, family friendly show to benefit new computers and children's programming, $9, snacks for $1, 50/50 raffle, tickets from canceled October show will be honored, Facebook and Twitter @TreatMemLibrary. April 22 — Earth Day Volunteer Cleanup, 1-3 p.m., meeting at Pierce House, 204 Main S., Farmington, 207-778-2200. April 23 — “Next Steps: Making Your Wishes Known,” second of two health care decision-making workshops, free, limited seating, 2-4 p.m. SeniorsPlus, 8 Falcon Road, 207-795-4010. April 25 — Medita-

tion and focused breathing workshop, 5-7 p.m. Waterville Public Library, 73 Elm st., Waterville, free, registration required, https:// guided-meditation-focusedbreathing.eventbrite.com. April 25 — "The Sound of a Wild Snail Eating,” by Elisabeth Tova Bailey book discussion, 6:30-8 p.m., Norway Public Library, part of spring book discussion series, 207-743-5309 ext. 1 or visit the library’s website at www.norway.lib.me.us. April 26 — The Table's annual clothing giveaway scheduled for Saturday, April 27, 8 a.m. to noon, Norway Grange, 15 Whitman St, Norway, 207-461-3093. April 26 — Order deadline for Androscoggin Valley Soil and Water Conservation District Plant Sale; pickup is 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, May 18, Whiting Farm, 876 Summer St., order form at 207-753-5377, districtmanager@androscogginswcd. org. Pickup rain date is Sunday, May 19. April 26, 27 — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bath/ Brunswick now taking registrations for Bowl for Kids' Sake, Yankee Lanes, Brunswick, 207-729-7736. April 27 — Rural Community Action Ministry’s eighth annual Auction for Action, 4:30 p.m., Boofy Quimby Memorial Center, Route 219 (Howes Corner Road), North Turner, 207524-5095. April 27 — New Sharon Methodist Church public supper, 5-6:30 P.M., 18 Starks Road, $9 for adults. April 28 — Autism Society of Maine Walk for Autism, Farmington, Fryeburg. Registration 11 a.m. Walk begins at noon. Register online at www. asmonline.org or call 800273-5200 for more info. April 28 — Literacy Volunteers Androscoggin Letters for Literacy Scrabble Fest, 12:30-4 p.m., Carriage House Plus, 1119 Lisbon St., two divisions, pro and social. Sign up as four-person team or individual and be added to a team, refreshments, prizes. April 22 registration deadline. Players collect pledges to benefit adult literacy services in Androscoggin County, 207-753-6658, scrabble@ literacyvolunteersandro. org, www.literacyvolunteersandro.org. April 28 — Maine State Grange fourth annual variety show, 3 p.m., Topsham Grange, 47 Pleasant St., Topsham, meseve1965@ gmail.com.

MONTHLY MEETINGS AUBURN: Androscoggin County Republican Committee, second Thursday every month, Auburn City Hall. 207-576-9096. BRUNSWICK: The Brunswick Toastmasters Club meets the first and third Tuesday of each month 6:30 to 8 p.m.

at 8 Venture Ave. Conference room on the left of the Maine Technology Institute building. Members are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills. https://2156. toastmastersclubs.org. SKOWHEGAN: The Skowhegan Sportsman’s Club meets 7 p.m. the second Thursday of the month, 857 East River Road, Skowhegan, 207-649-1238. OTISFIELD: Sewing/Craft group, 1-3:30 p.m. Wednesday except third Wednesday, East Otisfield Free Baptist Church, 231 Rayville Road, free, 207-461-1995, dobleverrill@gmail.com. Community Lunch, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. third Wednesday, Community Hall, 292 Oxford Road, 207-539-4368. Friday Walking Group, 9 a.m., Community Hall, carpools to site, email jimandmoe@gmail.com to get on list. Contra dances, 6:30-9 p.m., fourt Saturday of month, Facebook Otisfield Contra Dance, 207539-3072. OXFORD: Oxford Hills Business After Hours, first Thursday of the month, 5:30 to 7 p.m., venue changes, 207-743-2281. Anderson Staples American Legion, 169 King St., Oxford, meets at 7 p.m. on the second Monday of the month; all veterans welcome, 207-595-4200. LAKES REGION: Substance Abuse Coalition, second Thursday of the month, 4:30 tp 6 p.m., Bridgton Municipal Complex, Iredale Street, 207-803-9987. AUGUSTA: Kennebec Beekeepers Association, 6:30-8:30 p.m., second Thursday of the month, Viles Arboretum, 153 Hospital St. mainebeekeepers.org/ kennebec-beekeepers. Augusta Age Friendly Committee knitting group, 10 a.m.-noon Mondays, Buker Community Center, 26 Armory St. 207-626-2350. BRIDGTON: Friends of the Bridgton Public Library, 9:30 a.m. second Tuesday of the month, Bridgton Public Library, 1 Church St. Lakes Region Substance Awareness Coalition, 4:30-6 p.m. second Thursday of the month, Bridgton Municipal Complex, downstairs, lrsacmaine.org, lrsacoalition@ gmail.com, 207-803-9987. EMBDEN: Country Sunday Open Mic, 1-4 p.m., second and fourth Sunday of month, donation asked; Embden Community Center, 797 Embden Pond Road, Embden. FAYETTE: The Coffee Break, social gathering,

weekly 10:30 a.m. Thursdays (beginning Oct. 4), Underwood Library, 2006 Main St. 207-685-3778, faylib@ faytte.lib.me.us. GREENE: Morse Memorial Library book discussion, third Thursday of the month, every other month beginning in January; 2 p.m. January, November; 5:30 p.m. March, May, July, September. Attend any or all, comment on Facebook, 105 Main St., 207-946-5544, www.morse.lib.me.us. RANDOLPH: Prayer Shawl Ministry knitting/ crocheting group, weekly, 9-10:30 a.m., Wednesdays, Randolph United Methodist Church, 16 Asbury St., 207-767-3024. SABATTUS: Sabattus Rec Club Running Program, weekly 6 p.m. Wednesdays, meets in front of Mixer’s parking lot, Sabattus Road, all ages/abilities,running@ sabattusrec.com, Sabattus Rec Club Running Program Facebook.

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March 6-April 21 — Wayne Community Church, 22 Old Winthrop Road, Wayne Lent, Easter services, activities, 207-685-3505, www.wayneumc.com. March 6-April 21 — Bridgton First Congregational Church, 33 South High St., Bridgton, Lent, Easter services, activities, www.fccbridgton.org, or visit church office 9 a.m.noon weekdays for copy. April 5-14 — Community Little Theater presents "Avenue Q, Great Falls Performing Art Center, 30 Academy St., Auburn. April 13-19 — Waterville Public Library book sale, Fireside Room, during library's open hours, 73 Elm St., all sales by donation. April 27, May 25 — New Sharon United Methodist Church, at 18 Starks Rd., has scheduled Saturday night public suppers from 5 to 6:30 p.m. and the price is $9 for adults. CANCELLATIONS None listed. POSTPONEMENTS None listed. Publish your event for $1 a word. Call 207-225-2076 for prepayment options. Events for the Maine News Calendar should be received two weeks before the event in order to be considered for publication. Please refer to our deadline chart at this link for specific publication deadlines: http://www. centralmainetoday.com/pdf/ Deadlines.pdf/. Email your event information to mainenews@turnerpublishing.net and include: Date of event; name of event; time of event; venue location; town; contact phone number. Late submissions may not be published. Emailed events are processed faster.

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Rangeley trust honors local company with Spirit of the Community award RANGELEY — Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust recently presented Blue Flame Gas with its Spirit of the Community award. “We believe it is important to acknowledge each other for what we each contribute. Here at our open house for our new office, we wanted to take a few moments to thank our members and community and in this particular case, especially Aaron and Meagan, of the Blue Flame Gas Company, for their generosity

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Any month now ‘dooryards’ will emerge from hibernation John McDonald

There are many things listed among “the first signs of spring,” even here in Maine. Californians await the return of the swallows to the Capistrano Mission. Elsewhere, folks are equally anxious for the return of the buzzards to Hinkley, Ohio. Some know spring is close when teams in Major League baseball start spring training, and some are thrilled just to see the

first crocus poke through the dead blades of grass on their brown lawn – once the deep snow melts. All those things are important signs of the spring season and warmer weather, but I look for a more local sign — an authentic Maine sign of spring. As mounds of snow melt around the state, one of our great cultural icons begins to emerge. I am referring, of course, to “The Classic Maine Dooryard.” Covered under snow since January, Maine’s dooryards are being unveiled in all their rough, unvarnished glory.

For those new arrivals from away and even some former country folk with short memories who now dwell in one of Maine’s trendier cities or manicured suburbs, I’ll give a quick explanation. In Maine, a dooryard is a place right outside a humble dwelling’s backdoor (There are no dooryards outside front doors.) where a true Mainer stores all those things that his wife won’t let him store inside their already cluttered dwelling, but items that are much too important to his quality of life to just be thrown on the dump or

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hauled to a smart, new-age transfer station. We’re not talking about piles of “junk” here, as some snobs from away would describe them. We’re talking about important items like roughed-up furniture, old stoves, refrigerators, dishwashers, used couches, bed springs, engine blocks, outboard motors, snow blowers, slightly dysfunctional lawn mowers, tires, chains, a transmission or two and chicken wire. For some reason there’s always lots of chicken wire in your wellstocked dooryard. As our snow begins to melt away, our state’s dooryards slowly emerge, and many husbands rediscover important repair projects that were suddenly interrupted a few months ago. There are those electric stoves needing just a little tinkering, and right in the middle of a late-winter tinkering session, those stoves were suddenly buried under two or three feet of snow. For as long as I can remember that’s the way things have always worked

here in Maine. You know as well as I do that things here in Maine are changing. The re-emergence of Maine’s dooryards reminds us of some of the legal problems experienced by the curators of some of our dooryards. Some folks from away — who may have had congestion problems elsewhere — start complaining about some of our local customs and traditions. Before they’ve even finished unpacking their U-Hauls, they were finding fault. and we all know that no tradition or custom is more revered in rural Maine than the tradition of acquiring and carefully storing important items just outside your backdoor — in a place traditionally known in Maine as a dooryard. In recent years, stories have appeared in local papers telling about the complaints of some neighbors. Some snooty neighbors have “issues” with the essential items some Mainers might have neatly stored. Some towns — mostly in southern Maine — have even passed ordinances trying to outlaw

the traditional Maine dooryard, saying they are, in effect, dumps. It just shows how little some of these town officials know. If the items were just junk and ready for the dump, they wouldn’t be in a dooryard in the first place would it? So, as you drive around Maine this spring, I hope you’ll pay attention as our dooryards emerge from underneath their wintry blankets. If you have a camera you might ask a dooryard curator if you can snap a picture of his landmark that is such an important part of Maine’s rural landscape. What with the increased call for local ordinances, who knows how long our revered dooryards will last? As they say Down East, “Not all change is always for the best.” John McDonald is a storyteller and author of five regional bestsellers – including “A Moose and a Lobster Walk into a Bar” and “The Maine Dictionary.” Contact him at maineauthorjohn.mcdonald@yahoo.com.

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Mt. Abram is Oxford Hills Chamber business of the month SOUTH PARIS â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Mt. Abram Family Resort was the recipient of the Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce January Business of the Month Award. Mt. Abram, in Greenwood, has made great strides this season with the commitment from a group of new investors, a restructuring of its ticket pricing in order to make skiing more attractive and affordable for families and visitors of all ages, the acquisition of inventory and equipment for its newly acquired on-mountain ski tune and rental shop, and renovation and construction of new

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facilities and buildings on the mountain, the chamber said in announcing the award. In operation since 1960, Mt. Abram is home to affordable Learn to Ski & Ride terrain, as well as being one of Maineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s favorite mountains for racing and exploring offpiste terrain, the chamber said. The ski area has 51 trails, five lifts, and a vertical drop of 1,150 feet. Many cherish the friendly ambiance created from the multigenerational families that call the mountain home for the winter season. Mt. Abram was the Winner of the 2012 Golden Eagle Award for Environ-

mental Excellence. The Chamberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Business of the Month program is designed to raise awareness and celebrate various member achievements. Each month, the chamber makes a charitable donation on behalf of the Business of the Month to the Feeding Oxford Hills initiative or Rightstartâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Christmas for Kids and Teens programs. The donation is based on at least 20 percent of the net proceeds raised during the Festival of Trees event. The February donation of $175 will be given to the Feeding Oxford Hills program.

Submitted photo Mt. Abram Family Resort was recognized as the Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce Business of the Month for January. From left, front row: Mt. Abram management team members Jim Manson, Beth Walker, Ann Crockett, Angie Carroll, Chamber Vice-Chair Michelle Fratianne, Chamber Membership Chair Jeanne Silverman, Mt. Abram Director of Finance, Tania Paul, Mt. Abram General Manager Bob Harkins, Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce Executive Director John Williams, Back row: Mt. Abram management team members Butch Coffin, Greg Luetje, Amy Boulanger, Krister Rollins, Tim Hutchisen.

South Paris veteransâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; home announces March Veteran of the Month SOUTH PARIS â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Maine Veterans Home in South Paris has selected Herbert â&#x20AC;&#x153;Skipâ&#x20AC;? Hobson as Veteran of the Month for March. Born in Portland, Hobsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mother passed away when he was young, and he was raised by his stepmother and father, Marge and Herbert Hobson Sr. He has two brothers, Daniel and David, in addition to a sister, Sherry. Some of his childhood was spent in Dover, N.H., prior to moving to Kittery and eventually residing in York. Hobson enlisted in the U.S. Air Force Dec. 30, 1954, at the age of 17. He did 11 weeks of basic training at Sampson Air Force Base in Finger Lakes, N.Y. He was sent to school at Lowry Air Force Base in Denver, Colo., for training as a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kâ&#x20AC;? system mechanic. Hobson received additional training for bomb navigation system repair at March Field Air Force Base in Riverside, Calif. Skip says â&#x20AC;&#x153;We were referred to as â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Kâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; men.â&#x20AC;? He was honorably discharged from the Air Force Aug. 20, 1956, re-

ceiving the National Defense Service Medal. Upon his discharge from the military, Hobson returned home to York. His first job was working at Welchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Texaco Station in Portland. He later worked for Toledo Scales, calibrating the scales from lab scales to commercial scales. Hobson drove dump trucks and worked for various trucking companies throughout the New England States, including American Steel out of South Portland. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I must have driven over a million miles,â&#x20AC;?

Submitted photo Basic Airman Herbert Hobson

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he said, retiring from driving dump trucks in 2000 from Grondin & Sons in Gorham. Hobson and his wife Carolyn, who died in 2000, had five children together â&#x20AC;&#x201D; four boys and a girl. He has 10 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. His hobbies include watching NASCAR, word searches and playing bingo. He always enjoyed paint-bynumber art. Hobson came to the Maine Veteransâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Home in January 2017 and resides in the Residential Care Unit.

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