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INDEX Funny Things Kids Say............... 2 Maine News Calendar............... 5 Healthy Geezer......................... 6 Reader Recipe.......................... 7 Obituary.................................. 8 Movie Review.......................... 11 Classifieds............................. 12
FEATURE ARTICLES The vibration of gratitude........ 9 How to protect yourself from fire................................. 6 Harmful foods that can fool you.................................. 10 Living like you mean it............. 10 Emerging deck trends............. 13 Don’t wait to make weekend reservations........................... 14 Panama offers the canal and so much more............................. 15
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Winslow Elementary School has a program to be proud of, serving 16 students in its autism program. Thirteen years after its inception, the students participate in multiple social groups throughout the day to help them develop social skills including lunch, play and end-of-day Circle of Friends. The autism program has a sensory room allowing students to take needed breaks to be successful throughout the school day. The room is used by many students enrolled at WES, not just those in the autism program. In front, from left, teachers Samantha Lessard, Joan Brown, Kelsey Steeves, Rachel Leak, Peg Pellerin; in back, Nicole DeRoche, Anne Rice, Joan Varney, Anna Collins and Melissa Hanley, program leader.
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Funny things kids say! my daughter said, “Know what Mama? That stuff really looks like Aim toothpaste doesn’t it?” I left the room and laughed all day long! — Marie Casey, Belgrade ME
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Waterville woman celebrates 100th birthday WATERVILLE — Irma Richard and Andrew Wilson gave birth to their daughter Theresa on April 18, 1919 in Brunswick. On Friday, April 19, her family hosted a surprise party for family and friends of Theresa Gagne to celebrate her 100th birthday at Eric’s on College Avenue. Theresa was one of 11 children. She and her sister, Yvette Griffin, 98, are the only two still alive. She moved to Waterville
from Brunswick when she married Emile Gagne on Oct. 3, 1942. She said he was the love of her life. E m i le a n d T h e r e s a have three children, Joan (George) Meier of Oakland, Lorraine Landry of Waterville and Bob (Patti) Gagne of Waterville, six grandchildren — Michael Meier of Oakland, Debbie Meier of Oakland, Carrie (Nick) Peterson of South Carolina, Mindy Landry of Waterville, Randi Burns
of Waterville and Renee (Chris) Slaney of Benton and four great-grandhildren. Emile and Theresa celebrated their 69th wedding anniversary just a few months before Emile died at the age of 90. Throughout the years, Theresa worked in several mills before retiring in 1977 from Bates Manufacturing in Augusta.
Theresa enjoyed several hobbies such as needlepoint, working with stained glass, quilting and jewelry making. Theresa still enjoys gardening, cooking, entertaining and spending time with family and friends. Theresa continues to live on her own without any assistance and even renewed her drivers license for another five years.
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Grieving parents support group will get underway May 21 WAT E RV I L L E — Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area will offer a grieving parent’s support group from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, beginning May 21, at the Hospice Community Center, 304 Main St. This group is for parents who have experienced the loss of a child of any age. It will include opportunities
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Thomas College celebrates its 125th with a record breaking 230 graduates! Waterville Memorial Day Parade May 27, 2019 10:00 am 10:00a.m.-12:00 pm Parade assembles at Head of Falls and ends at Veterans Memorial Park. All participants will assemble at Head of Falls at 9:00 AM. The parade will begin at 10am and typically concludes around noon at Veterans Memorial Park. For any questions related to the Memorial Day Parade, please contact the local VFW.
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MAINE NEWS CALENDAR MAY May 17 — Gardiner ArtWalk, 5-8 p.m., downtown Gardiner, free, open to public, Facebook. May 18 — Mt. Blue Area Garden Club annual plant sale, 9 a.m., Meetinghouse Park, rain or shine, 207645-2067. May 18 — Skowhegan Class of 1963 breakfast, 9 a.m., Wentworth's Country Diner, 347 Waterville Road, Norridgewock, 207-8580946. May 18 — Kennebec Historical Society Spring Book Sale, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., 107 Winthrop St., 207-6227718. May 18 — Second annual Bowdoin Community Day l; 5K run/walk 9 a.m., 8 a.m. registration, $5 13 and under, $10 14 and up; 10 a.m.-2 p.m., community day events, free, open to public, vendors, activities, Bowdoin Central School, 1460 Main St. Free bus tour of town at 10:30 a.m. To volunteer, contact Angela Wheeler at wheelera@ link75.org or 207-666-5779. May 18 — Norridgewock library-sponsored Chewonki nature program (free, seating limited to 75, advance tickets at library and town office), 1 p.m., Grange Hall, 9 Mercer Road, Norridgewock. May 18 — Annual spring sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.,Congregational Church of East Sumner, 50 Main St., Rte. 219, East Sumner, 207-388-2263 or 207-388-2667. May 18 — Poland Historical Society open house and reception, free, at the former Poland Spring Health Institute, 10 a.m., at 32 Summit Spring Road, Poland. May 18 — Putt 4 Cass, fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid-Maine, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Gifford’s Famous Ice Cream & Mini Golf, Silver Street, Waterville, for teams, walkins allowed day of event for $20 donation, register team, sponsor, volunteer, 207-592-4616, mae@ bbbsmidmaine.org, www. bbbsmidmaine.org. May 18 — Open house
for artists, artisans at new maker space, Hartley Block, 155 Lisbon St., Lewiston, 1-4 p.m., must register lametrochamber. com, 207-783-2249. May 18 — North Turner Union Presbyterian Church ham supper, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.,GAR Hall, Howes Corner Road, North Turner, 207-364-8808. May 18, 19 — NorwayParis Fish and Game Assn. 6th annual Gun, Sportman and Crafter Show, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Oxford Fairgrounds, Pottle Road, Oxford, NPFG.org.\ May 18, 19 — Seedling and bake sale, Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon, Sunday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m, indoors, Mill Stream Grange, Route 41, Vienna. May 19 — Masanobu Ikemiya performs in Concerts at Jewett, 2 p.m., Jewett Hall Auditorium, $10, students $5, 12 and under free, available at Dave’s Appliance, Winthrop, and at the door, 207-621-3551, umasc@maine.edu, www. concertsatjewett.com, May 19 — Franklin County Fiddlers annual spring concert, 7 p.m., presentation forum at Mt. Blue High School. May 20 — Cruise Nights, 5 to 7:30 p.m., Tractor Supply Co., Route 26, Oxford, held weekly Mondays weather permitting, 207-890-8778 or 207-5952691. May 21 — Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area grieving parent’s support group, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Tuesdays, Hospice Community Center, 304 Main St., Waterville, pre-register 207-873-3615. May 22 — Manchester Community Church Lawn & Inside Sale and Manches-
ter Elementary School Ice Cream Social, 1-6 p.m., 21 Reafield Road, Mancheste, www.manchestercommunitychurch.com. May 22 — The F.A.V.O.R. (Friends Advocating for Vassalboro’s Older Residents) Senior Services Fair, noon to 3 p.m., St. Bridget Center, 864 Main St., Vassalboro, 207-872-2826 May 23 — Short Folks For Hope Foundation Open House, 5:30-7:30 p.m., 4 Western Ave. South Paris (Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce building), light refreshments and door prize giveaways, www.shortfolks.org. May 24 — Reception for exhibit "Rick Osterhout – Sculpture," 5:30-7 p.m. Lakeside Contemporary Art Gallery, RFA Lakeside Theater, 2493 Main St.; cash bar, appetizers, free, open to public, rangeleyarts.org. May 24 — Concerts for a Cause featuring DuoDuo, 7:30 p.m., First Universalist Church of Auburn, 169 Pleasant St., (enter on Spring Street), Auburn, 207-783-0461. May 25 — Short Folks For Hope Foundation Super Saturday family fun event, 11 a.m.-3 p.m,., Longley Square, Main Street, Norway; free, open to public, www.shortfolks.org. May 25 — New Sharon Methodist Church public supper, 5-6:30 P.M., 18 Starks Road, $9 for adults. May 26 — Rangeley RuKaBi Race (run, kayak, bike), 10 a.m., registration 9:15 a.m., individuals or teams, deadline if need rental equipment is May 13, 207-864-5571, karen@ rangeleymaine.com, 207864-3055, lindsay@rangeleyhealthandwellness.com.
May 27 — Art in the Park show, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday, Edward Little Park, with 2 p.m. awards ceremony, vendors, more. www.auburn150.com/ artshow, 207-782- 5118. May 27 — Parade, 10 a.m., Monday, lineup 9:15 a.m. Dyer Street. Short ceremony Veterans Park, Water Street, follows. Parade begins at Dyer Street and Madison Avenue (U.S. Route 201), proceeds onto Water Street to Veterans Park. To register visit www. skowheganchamber.com. May 27 — Wayne Memorial Day parade and ceremony, 10:30 a.m. lineup at Wayne Community Church’s parking lot; 11 a.m. parade down Main Street to Pond Road to Veterans Memorial Stone on Pocasset Lake. If it rains, ceremony 11 a.m., Ladd Center. Transportation provided for any veterans who need a ride in the parade, 207-685-9005, 207-6854117. May 27 — Monmouth American Legion Post 204 Memorial Day Ceremony, 11 a.m., center of Monmouth. May 28 — Center for Wildlife's "Owls: Silent Hunters of the Night," Tuesday, 6 p.m., Topsham Public Library, 25 Foreside Road, 207-725-1727. May 30 — L-A Optimist Club and Auburn Police Department Bike Safety Day, 4 p.m., PAL Center Complex, 24 Chestnut St., Auburn, 207-333-6650, ext. 2041. May 30 — Talk by World War II veteran Roy Earle, in recognition of Memorial Day, 6:30 p.m. , Norway Public Library, 258 Main St., free, open to public, 207-743-5309 ext. 1, www. norway.lib.me.us.
May 31 — Bean supper, Turner Center Universalist Church, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Route 117 across from Gazebo, Turner, donations accepted. May 31 — Rangeley Community Chorus performs “Do You Hear the People Sing?” 7 p.m. RFA Lakeside Theater, 2493 Main St. $15, under 18 $10; tickets at www.rangeleyarts.org, box office 10 a.m.2 p.m. Monday-Friday, 207864-5000, or at the door. May 31 — The Mollyockett Chorus Concert “Back to the 50s” snowed out Oct. 27 rescheduled, 7:30 p.m., Norway Unitarian Universalist Church, 479 Main St., Norway, 207743-2828.
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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. May 4-June 14 — Larissa Davis exhibition, Gallery 302, 112 Main St., Bridgton, 207-647-2787, gallery302.com. May 10, 31 — 'Movie Nights,' at the Gardiner Public Library, 6 p.m., 152 Water St., Gardiner, 207582-3312. May 21-Sept. 17 — Music for Mavis Concerts Series, 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesdays, rain or shine, grounds of Turner Public Library, 98 Matthews Way. May 24-July 1 — "Rick Osterhout – Sculpture," Lakeside Contemporary Art Gallery, RFA Lakeside Theater, 2493 Main St.; gallery open 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Friday, free, open
to public, rangeleyarts.org. June 7, 14 — 'Movie Nights,' at the Gardiner Public Library, 6 p.m., 152 Water St., Gardiner, 207582-3312. June 19-26 — Lisbon Sunshine Hill Neighbors Seniors, Lisbon Parks and Recreation Dept. bus trip to Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, cost includes lodging, some meals, despoist required, www.lisbonme.org/ parks-recreation, 207-3530646, 207-353-2289. 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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• I f you must exit through Q. We had a fire in our retirement community recently and an older woman died. Now I’m worried about fires. What can I do to protect myself? A. Seniors face the highest risk of perishing in a fire because their senses don’t detect danger as easily as they used to, and they don’t move quickly to escape during an emergency. So, fire safety is especially important to all older people I went to a bunch of experts and collected suggestions for protecting seniors against fire. The following
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story house, sleep on the ground floor near an exit. 2. Install smoke alarms on all levels of your home and outside all sleeping areas. You double your chance of surviving a fire with alarms. Vacuum and test them regularly. Replace all batteries at least once a year. Replace your smoke alarms every 10 years; they lose sensitivity. 3. Plan a primary escape route and alternates. Discuss your escape plan with family, friends, neighbors and run fire drills. See if everyone can evacuate your home within three minutes — the time it can take for an entire house to go up in flames. 4. Being on the ground floor is safer in an emergency. If you live in a multi-
5. Make sure that the windows in every room are easy to open. Get escape ladders for upper floors and keep them near windows. 6. Ask your fire department for a home-safety inspection. Ask for suggestions to improve your escape plan. 7. The primary cause of fire deaths among older adults at home is careless smoking. Enough said. 8. When cooking, use a timer if you have to leave the stove. Don’t cook if you take medication that makes you drowsy. Keep dish towels, aprons, napkins away from stove tops. Don’t wear loose-fitting clothing when
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16. Children playing with matches is a major cause of fires. Hide matches and lighters when kids are around. 17. Keep portable space heaters away from anything flammable. 18. Put screens on fireplaces to contain sparks. Have the chimney cleaned annually. 19. Keep candles away from kids, pets and curtains. 20. One of the major causes of household fires is flammable liquids. Store them safely away from heat sources and children.
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Meyer Lemon Budino
READER RECIPE From the files of Chef Wilfred Beriau
• 3 tsp seedless raspberry
A budino is an Italian dessert, similar to custard or pudding. Yield: 6 ramekins
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• ½ cup + 1 tbsp sugar •B utter for coating
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jam 3 large eggs, separated ¼ cup all purpose flour ¼ cup Meyer lemon juice 2 tbsp regular lemon juice 2 tsp Meyer lemon zest ¾ cup + 2 tsp whole milk
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and then add ½ teaspoon of jam to the bottom of each ramekin or dish.
salt till frothy, gradually adding the extra sugar until you have soft peaks.
2. Combine ½ cup sugar, egg yolks, flour, lemon juice and zest into a large bowl, whisk until well blended, and then whisk in the milk.
4. Fold egg whites into the lemon mixture.
(optional)
INSTRUCTIONS Pre-heat oven to 350. 1. Butter and sugar 6 custard cups or ramekins
5. Divide the Budino mix into ramekins and place into deep pan.
6. Add hot water to come up ½ way up the dishes, place into oven and bake about 30 minutes. 7. Serve warm or cold, topped with whipped cream if desired.
3. Beat egg whites and
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UMA’s Leclair appointed to Coast Guard security committee
AU G U S TA — D a n Leclair, director of unmanned aircraft systems education and research at the University of Maine at Augusta, has been appointed by the U.S. Coast Guard federal maritime security coordinator to a fiveyear term as a member of the Sector, Northern New England Area Maritime Security Executive Steering Committee. The Executive Steering
Committee assists in development, review and updating the Area Maritime Security Plan. The committee works with stakeholders in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont and northeast New York to coordinate and review maritime security, including identifying critical port infrastructure and operations; identifying risks; deter mining mitigation strategies and implementation methods; and providing
advice to captain of the port in developing the Area Maritime Security Plan. Leclair is a former Northeast regional commander for the Civil Air Patrol and has been involved with national drone training programs for over six years, most recently teaching as part-time faculty at UMA. “Col. Dan Leclair is an outstanding choice for appointment to the Maritime Security Executive Steering
Committee,” said Rebecca Wyke, UMA president. “His background with unmanned aircraft systems, as well as his long history with the Civil Air Patrol will serve him well in this position.” “It is an honor to be appointed to the Executive Steering Committee,” said Leclair. “I look forward to participating as a member of this Steering Committee with important responsibilities for maritime security.”
Leclair’s is the second appointment with UMA connections to the Maritime Security Executive Steering Committee. In 2018, UMA associate professor of cyber security and computer information systems Henry Felch, was appointed to serve on this Steering Committee. For more information on UMA’s Aviation and UAS program, visit www.uma. edu.
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Dental Implants: A Great Option for Replacing Missing Teeth It is most unfortunate that some people will lose one or more teeth over their lifetime. Thankfully there are several solutions to replace missing teeth. The newest way is through the use of dental implants. A dental implant is a post that gets inserted into the jaw bone. Af-
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Denman “Dan” Bigelow ~ 1954 - 2019
GARDINER — Denman “Dan” Bigelow, 64, died April 19, at his home. He was born on June 27, 1954, in Skowhegan, the son of Harold “Gilly” “Pop” and Althea (Howes) Bigelow. On August 23, 1986, Dan and Robin Melendy married in the Moody Chapel in Hinckley. He worked for many indus-
tries in his life, from over 13 years with Digital Equipment Corporation in Augusta, to the funeral business with Edwards Funeral Home in Madison, to the poultry business, Avian Farms in Waterville, to driving truck for Butler’s Cleaners in Skowhegan and finishing with lunch deliveries for Big G’s Deli in Winslow.
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ley of Winthrop, Gene and Cheryl Grass of Norridgewock; brother, Harold T. and wife Carol of Skowhegan; half brothers and sisters; several nieces, nephews, great nephews, and many cousins; several brothers-in-law. At Dan’s request, there will be no services, as he told all whom he loved that he loved them. Throughout his life, Dan always said he knew who loved him and who didn’t. As for the rest, I also told you my thoughts, like them or not. Today is a day of celebrating, as I am either playing cards with Aunt Lyd, Uncle Tom Giles, and Pop, or cribbage with the old lunch crew at DEC or maybe marbles with gorgeous wife, Robin, Aunt Nina and cousin Richard. My dash is filled my way, since it was my life; how about yours? Enjoy it, as we all have our own manual we follow. Know who walks beside you and do NOT fear. Arrangements under the direction and care of Dan & Scott’s Cremation & Funeral Service, Skowhegan.
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Downtown Waterville Farmers Market has new location WATERVILLE -- The Downtown Water ville Farmers Market is in a new location this year -the Riverwalk at Head of Falls. The market takes place from 2 to 6 p.m. Thursday, rain or shine, from the last Thursday in April until the
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Thursday before Thanksgiving, when it moves to the winter location and time, which is the Alfond Commons, 150 Main St. The market is a 100 percent producer-only market, which means that shoppers buy directly from producers.
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Thomas College hosted its fifth annual Dirty Dog Mud Run on Sunday, April 14, at Thomas College in Waterville. More than 600 participants from all over the state participated in a day filled with mud, obstacles and fun. The event was sponsored by Central Maine Motors; New Balance sponsored the kids’ race. Students Kyle Greene, left, and Cassidy Pinkham celebrate their successful completion of the run.
The Vibration of Gratitude Jac Arbour CFP®, ChFC®
Want to make more money? Work harder. Work smarter. Give it your all. Think outside the box. Be original. Never give up. Have you ever received any such advice? While most people have, and each piece is worth consideration, there are other, less frequently discussed paths of least resistance to all that you desire, including more money. One of them is to “align with the vibration of gratitude.” Ever y thing is energ y. Look at any object, pick it up
and study it. Look at a tree, a sneaker, a car, a computer, a sandwich or the paper you’re reading right now. It doesn’t matter (no pun intended) what it is; place it under an atomic microscope and you will see that everything is made of atoms, which is energy. Your thoughts are energy as well. Therefore, we must be aware of our thoughts and more important, our vibra-
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FEATURE ARTICLE ARTICLES Jodi Cornelio
Live Long, Live Well Jodi R. Cornelio, AS, BA, MBA Nutritionist, Personal Trainer and Motivational Speaker jcornelio@turnerpublishing.net
Harmful foods that can fool you
There are so many new foods being marketed today and nutrition myths coming at us from all sides. What’s good, what’s bad? It can all be very confusing. Just when you think you are doing the best for your health, a new product ap-
pears with a claim to be nutritionally a good idea. The food industry is a billion dollar business and unfortunately they are not all in business to make us healthy. All of these new studies and research methods by reputable research centers
are there to help us make better food choices. Paying attention to new studies can improve our health and in some cases save our lives. Let’s take a look at some foods and studies to pay attention to.
Microwave popcorn
This one hurts as we all think popcorn is good for us and it is as long as we pop it the old fashion way, in a skillet or with an airpopper. In a recent article written by Olga Naidenko, PhD, Environmental
Working Group, studies from UCLA have indicated that the chemicals in the lining of a microwave popcorn bag have been linked to infertility in humans.
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Living like you mean it Britny Belskis
Britny Belskis has earned an associate degree in early childhood education and is continuing her ministerial studies at Southeastern University in Florida.
Hey, Friends,
I want to apologize to you all for the last few articles
that have been sporadic. All I can say is life as a college student is tough right now, but also I’m enjoying every single moment of it. That being said, I want to let you know I still love sharing what is going on in my life with you. Over the past few weeks, I have learned so much about where I am and where I’m going. I want to make sure that I’m intentionally being who God wants me to be, as
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well as where he wants me to go in this life. I just heard someone say, “Live like you mean it.” This saying has haunted me to the point where it has me intrigued. What does it mean to live like we mean it? Does it mean we can be brave and show people the truest of ourselves? Does it mean we will embrace the challenges in our lives that once crippled us? I don’t know all the answers, but I know who
has the answers. As we all are walking out this journey, we will encounter ways to tap into what it means to live like we mean it. As humans we are born to be in community, which allows us to share our light with those around us. Community with others is essential for building unity in our world. It doesn’t have to be a big thing everyone knows about. It doesn’t have to be a huge event. Just start small.
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It’s like when you go camping and you make a fire to roast marshmallows. The fire isn’t already created out of thin air (unless it’s a God thing, then that’s something else), but it’s created by gathering twigs, branches, paper and whatever else you need to build a fire. Let light catch fire and shine through our communities, as bright and strong as it can be. For me, being in a community with people is something special, it gives me hope there are people with so much goodness and potential. Another way we can live like we mean it is facing the unknown. As I shared on having community a second ago, we must be brave enough to embrace the unknown; this is where we can grow into the people we are meant to be. This is/was the hardest thing for me to wrap my mind around.
Why? Well, I suffer from anxiety, which has made life tough some of the time. I’ve learned different ways to handle it (celebrate recovery/therapist/ pastor). Now I embrace the unknown and put myself out there — to be brave. One of my favorite authors, Annie F. Downs, once said, “There are times when God pushes me to go past that line and be brave, not in an uncomfortable way, but in a brave way.” (https:// w w w .y o u t u b e . c o m / watch?v=uBd6xnimzxg n.d.) This phrase is so true because there have been moments in my life where I wanted to play it safe (stay in my comfort zone), but God gave me a nudge where he said “Britny, here is your new opportunity; embrace it.” So, the next time you feel afraid, know you are not alone. The best is yet to come!
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MOVIE REVIEW
‘Avengers: Endgame’
Lucas Allen (Marvel Studios) “Avengers: Endgame” wraps up the 11-year journey of the Marvel Cinematic Universe centering around the Infinity Stones. There are a lot of things in those movies that comic book fans understood more than the regular crowd. But the very devoted followers from both sides will feel rewarded from experiencing a culmination of different stories packed into one giant conclusion. Once again, directors Anthony and Joe Russo deliver
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many satisfying moments that’s full of emotions. Five years after the devastating ending to “Avengers: Infinity War,” the remaining Avengers are trying to move on as much as the rest of the remaining half of the universe is also trying to figure out how to undo what Thanos (Josh Brolin) did. Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) is happily married to Pepper Potts (Gwyneth Paltrow) and has a daughter, while Captain America (Chris Evans) and Thor (Chris Hemsworth) are still haunted by the loss. Event ua l ly, A nt-Ma n (Paul Rudd) introduces the idea of using quantum physics to travel to different parts in time and prevent Thanos from getting the stones. Together with Hulk (Mark Ruffalo), Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson), Hawkeye (Jeremy Renner), War Machine (Don Cheadle),
popcorn. The liver “our body’s filter” is unable to break these chemicals down and filter them so that these harmful chemicals namely perfluronoctanic acid (PFOA) gets stored in the body for many years.
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Nebula (Karen Gillan) and Rocket (Bradley Cooper) they undergo their greatest challenge yet. Although they’ve planned it all out as carefully as possible, they don’t realize the shocking twists and turns that could cause more damage to their world. For t hose concer ned about the movie’s three-hour runtime, the movie packs enough drama, comedy, action and thrills that there’s rarely a boring moment to be found. The story itself is never boring as it gives fans a chance to see the MCU in a whole new light through past films and setups for future titles. It definitely has that epic feel that grabs you from the first scene and doesn’t let go. It’s no doubt that this movie handles both characters and emotion much better than “Infinity War.” The only thing about the story that can be confusing is
its concept of time travel, especially those more used to the classic concepts in “Back to the Future” and “Looper.” Whether it’s quantum physics or timelines factoring in, it can be difficult to wrap your head into this especially if you weren’t into the comics. However, the third act is where fans everywhere will remember forever. In fact, the climatic battle surpasses the previous films’ climaxes in sheer amount of characters, action and drama. Ev-
erybody will be surprised by the way it plays out in unexpected ways. For a movie of this magnitude, many of the main actors seem to be pulling all the stops to make their performances more memorable and possibly award-worthy. Downey and Evans in particular prove to have the most commitment to their jobs and they deserve some recognition. Though Brolin is underused this time around, he’s able to maintain his
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We love our juices and many have great nutritional properties. The problem is that many are laced with sugars. One 8 oz. glass of one of these juices can contain anywhere from 30 to 50 grams of sugar. “Yikes!” Those are unnecessary calories, especially if you
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great acting as one of MCU’s most memorable villains. Brie Larson as Captain Marvel is also underused to the point of being an extended cameo in spite of the trailers, but she’s still consistent as her recent solo debut. There’s not much else to say about “Avengers: Endgame” without spoiling the surprises, so you owe it to yourself to see this blockbuster masterpiece of epic proportions. It’s the end of an era for the MCU and the beginning of a new one, at least sometime after this summer’s release of Spider-Man: Far from Home. Suddenly, “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” is getting more interesting each and every day. THE MOVIE’S RATING: PG-13 (for sequences of sci-fi violence and action, and some language) THE CRITIC’S RATING: 3.75 Stars (Out of Four)
By doing this they are adding at least 30grams of sugar to each serving. Again search the labels for no added sugars or just stay away from those packaged quick foods. They are not worth the calories. Eat fresh fruit whenever possible if you feel the need to munch. Live Long, Live Well.
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Don’t wait to make weekend reservations Coddiwomple: Life in an RV By Chris Decker Experienced RVer
Last month, I introduced the thought of camping. As predicted, winter did melt away, and now it’s time to prepare for some summer fun! For weekend RV’ers, if you haven’t already made reservations, DO SO NOW! In the Maine summers, there aren’t many weekends. At last count, there are only 14 of them between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Campgrounds fill up fast, especially at popular places. If you are camping Monday through Friday, you may
have some leeway, but I will tell you Maine is popular with flatlanders. Maine’s population will increase five fold during the three warm summer months. When choosing a destination, write down what you want to accomplish. Is it just a get away? Do you want to take the kids to see and do fun stuff? Do you want a wilderness retreat or historical exploration? Would a lakeside beach or an ocean resort be your desire? When it comes to different opportunities, Maine is a goldmine of choices. If you want to see grizzlies or palm trees, you will have to go elsewhere, but otherwise Maine is very versatile and has many opportunities. Price is often a consideration especially for young
families. State and National Parks are reasonable in price, offer nature and local beauty, but lack in commercialization and amusement park adventures — and they fill up fast. There are private campgrounds that may offer this too, but the cost varies wildly. You will have to do some research. Campgrounds are regionally specific. If you like camping, I am sure Maine has a venue that will fit your desires. I particularly like state campgrounds. Veterans get free day passes, and Baxter State Park is free for all Maine residence. Camping isn’t free, but residents do get a discount at most of them. Baxter allows only primitive camping, but there are a couple of nice RV campgrounds just outside
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standby, Google, to be the best. Don’t be bashful. Get online and start researching. In a very short time, you will be a pro at it. One final note on this subject: If you run into issues, have your child, grandchild, niece or nephew help. They are often very computer savvy. By the time my next column appears in June, I hope you have already experienced some life in your RV. We will explore motoring to places beyond Maine. Until then, enjoy the outdoors!
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Panama offers the canal and so much more Victor Block
Mention Panama and most people think “Canal.” That water way, ran ked first on the Society of Civil Engineers’ list of modern engineering feats, is reason enough to visit the Mainesize Cent ral A mer ican country. However, there are many more, and my well-planned trip with Caravan Tours provided opportunities to experience many of them. Panama offers the sun-and-sand attractions of warm-weather oceanfront countries. Sun bathers find stretches of seashore perfect for working on their tan. Many beaches rim the San Blas Islands off the Caribbean coastline. More than 350 islands offer sugar white sand overlooking clear turquoise water. Another reason to visit the San Blas Islands is encountering the Kuna, one of seven indigenous groups comprising about 12 percent of Panama’s population. A visit with those people provides an immersion in their culture that has changed little over time. The peaceful San Blas Islands contrast with the
scene in Panama City. Development has transformed it into an architectural showcase of towers in a myriad shapes and colors. Panama City also retains reminders of its Colonial past. “Panama Viejo” (Old Panama) is the first Spanish city on the Pacific coast of the Americas, founded in 1519. From this location expeditions embarked which conquered the powerful Inca Empire. The city was sacked in 1671 and its ruins provide only a hint of its former grandeur. Following the destruction of Panama Viejo, a new city was constructed nearby. Casco Viejo encompasses about 800 buildings in a mixture of architectural styles. Recently the ancient site of cobblestone streets has turned into a chic neighborhood where boutique hotels and trendy bars contrast with crumbled remains of the original setting. Other smaller cities offer their own attractions. Colon is Panama’s major port; La Palma is surrounded by undisturbed nature; and Santiago and Portobelo are treasure troves of graceful colonial architecture. Then there’s the canal which, after more than a century, continues to intrigue those who visit the waterway. Its route follows a trail that indigenous people
used to cross the isthmus. An effort by the French to build a canal spanning the 50-mile land bridge in the late 19 century was doomed by bad planning, illnesses and other challenges. The task was completed by U.S. engineers and workers, and the first ship traversed the channel in 1914. Today some 15,000 vessels make the voyage each year, passing through three sets of locks that lift them a total of 85 feet. New, wider locks which opened for traffic in 2016 can accommodate most of the largest freight and container ships afloat, some of which squeeze through with inches to spare on each side. A man who swam through the canal as a stunt in 1926 was charged 36 cents. Today the toll for most ships that use the older locks ranges from $200,000 to $300,00, and the average for vessels that pass through the new locks is about $500,000. However shipping companies can save up to 10 times that much by eliminating the long interocean journey around the tip of South America. Visitors seeking a first-hand experience may board a tourist boat, which traverses part of the Canal. Given its location as the last link in the land bridge connecting North and South
America to emerge from the sea, the isthmus of Panama has played a major role in the world’s biodiversity. It enabled migration in both directions, and its varied terrain provides a welcome environment, which prompts many species to stay. Jaguars, ocelots and panthers are among big cats that make Panama their home. Aptly named sloths lead their sedentary lives hanging upside down from branches of trees through which squirrel, spider and other monkeys swing. Crocodiles sun themselves on river banks, and killer and humpback whales, sharks and bottlenose dolphins find the reefs off both coastlines to their liking. During a cruise in the Gamboa Rainforest Preserve, I saw crocodiles and iguanas dozing in the sun. Tamarin and howler monkeys peered at me from treetops, while braver whitefaced capuchins swung down to the front of the small boat to peel and devour bananas I placed there. Panama also is one of the best birding sites in the world, with more species than are found in Europe and North America combined. Resident populations include parrots, toucans, macaws and the harpy eagle — the national bird of Panama.
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Nate Pierce, 14, a freshman at Lawrence High School, in Fairfield, and Ebba Heaton-Jones, 14, a freshman at Waterville High School, recently competed in the ISCA Elite Showcase Classic National Age Group Swimming Championships in St. Petersburg, Fla. Nate placed 4th in the 50 yard Freestyle and 10th in both the 50 and 100 yard Backstroke. Ebba set personal bests in her swims.
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