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Bulldogs prevail in Class A North

Funny Things Kids Say........... 2 Movie Review..................... 5 Calendar.............................. 6 John McDonald..................... 8 Classifieds........................... 12

FEATURE ARTICLES Don’t ignore fainting sysmptoms.......................... 5 5 smart ways to spend your tax return............................. 7 Unexpected circumstances...... 8 Your 401(k)............................ 9 Reporting the meaning of H.O.P.E. .............................. 10 March is ‘National Nutrition Month’................................ 10 Alabama gulf coast............... 11 Host a sports viewing party to remember.......................... 14

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The Lawrence Bulldogs captured the Class A North championship Friday, Feb. 22, defeating Skowhegan 47-40. In front, from left, Dylan Coombs, Seth Pellerin, Nick Robertson, Kobe Nadeau, Gavin Herrin, Adam Duprey, Jackson Dudley. In back, Coach Elon Firmage, Coach Jon Doyen, Nik Pomerleau, Dylan Martin-Hachey, Jake Patterson, Mack Huard, Zach Nickerson, Coach Jason Pellerin, Coach Tim Robinson.

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Funny things kids say!

My young son came in from playing outdoors. He happily announced that the neighbors got a brand new car. “What kind of car did they get?” we asked him. “They have a Jesus car,” he replied. It took the family a few minutes to figure out that our neighbors had bought a

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sound the same. Like log, tree, frog. Which two sound alike? EAMON: Logs and trees don’t have sounds and frogs say ribbit. ME: draw a line to the pictures that rhyme. Here’s a ring and a king. EAMON: The Priness always gets the ring. ME: How about the cake? Do you think it goes with the rake? EAMON: No, it goes with the ant. They eat the cake at picnics. ME: Mouse and house? EAMON: No, houses don’t make sounds, Grandma. ME: Well, that was fun. Let’s put a star on it. – Norma Warden of Auburn. We told our then sixyears-old grandson that we were going smelting. He had a funny look on his face and

My four-year-old greatgrandson said, “Meme, I have a new teacher in my class.” I asked, “Is she the one with the long hair?” He replied, “No, Meme. She has short hair and it stays on her head.” – Sandy Reynolds of Vassalboro. When my youngest grandson was five years old, he went to the communion table with his parents. He knew his pastor and knew his name was Linwood. After finishing his bread and then grape juice, he gave a gentle tug on the pastor’s robe. The pastor said hello to him and my grandson said, “Linwood, could I please have some more juice in a

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Erskine, Lisbon students win in Junior Achievement competition PORTLAND — Students from South China’s Erskine Academy were overall winners, and Lisbon High School students were regional winners when the Junior Achievement of Maine hosted its 13th Annual Titan Challenge for high school students Wednesday, Feb. 27. The business competition pitted teams of three high school students against each other as they attempted to manage a virtual company in a competitive marketplace. The event matched nearly 300 students with mentors from local businesses across the state. Students started the day by brainstorming mobile app ideas with their business mentors as part of Tyler Technologies’ Maine App

Challenge.

Winners were: IDEXX Laboratories, Westbrook – Scarborough High School (Team 4) Ryan Ocampo, Lena Wood, Logan Lon. Thomas College, Waterville – Erskine Academy (Team 1) - Conner Paine, Myles Nored, Saif Rifat. Tyle r Te ch nolog ie s , Yarmouth – Lisbon High School (Team 2) - Izaya May, Sean Spaulding. University of New England, Biddeford – Sanford Regional Technical Center (Team 1) - Christopher Cal-

deira, Jared Slowik. Bangor Savings Bank, Bangor – Hermon High School (Team 1) - Connor Patten, Joel Bergeron, Nick Cox.

McGrath from Systems Engineering applauded the participants for their involvement in the business competition and encouraged the students to

think outside the box when it comes to being a leader, starting a business, and impacting the community. Many students left ins p i r e d by M c G r a t h’s

speech, organizers said, one student noting how cool it was to hear from a respected business leader who grew up in Maine.

Machias Savings Bank, Machias – Washington Academy (Team 3) - Bradley Lenfestey, Mailena Alicea, Taylor Bridges. The overall winner was Erskine Academy (Team 4) - Jay Austin, Marshal Dugal, and Seth Reed. The statewide winning students received scholarship money presented by the MES Foundation, and each regional winning student received Amazon gift cards. Statewide speaker Matt

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Art society taking applications for scholarship WATERVILLE — The Waterville Area Art Society is now accepting applications for its annual $500 scholarship award to be given to a graduating high school senior who pursues a degree in visual arts, performing arts or music. It is open to students from Waterville, Winslow, Lawrence and Messalonskee high schools, Erskine and Maine Arts academies, and Mid-Maine Technical

Center. Detailed guidelines have been sent to area high schools. Art teachers are requested to submit nominations and include student contact information; a recommendation; information about student’s artistic ability and need; and three photos or video clips of student work. These can be submitted by mail to Waterville Area Art Society, P.O. Box 2703, Waterville, ME 04903-2703) or

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LaLiberty elected Waterville Creates! chair WATERVILLE — Jim LaLiberty hs been elected chair of the Waterville Creates! board of directors as of January. LaLiberty will lead the board’s efforts to support Waterville Creates!’ goals to strengthen and promote Waterville’s arts and cultural organizations and offerings and advance plans to develop a new Downtown Arts Center. The organization has also recently added two new board members, each bringing a unique skill and experience set to the board: Don Cragen from Thomas College, and Debra Susi from Maine Central Institute in PIttsfield. LaLiberty is an attorney at Jabar, LaLiberty &

Dubord LLC and has practiced law in Waterville for 39 years. He is a graduate of Wesleyan University and the University of Maine School of Law. His practice is concentrated in the areas of business and commercial law. In addition to his role as president of the Waterville Creates! board, he is also a member of the board of directors of MaineGeneral Health. He lives in Waterville with his wife, Julie, a seventh-grade teacher at Waterville Junior High School. “Jim brings an invaluable amount of experience to the Waterville Creates! board, and we are incredibly grateful he’s willing to take on

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Jim LaLiberty this expanded role,” said Waterville Creates! president and CEO, Shannon Haines. “We look forward to working with Jim and our entire board to bring sustainable, positive growth to Waterville’s collaborative arts community.”

Cragen is professor and chair of the H. Allen Ryan School of Business at Thomas College, where his research focus is in business strategy incorporating innovation adoption along with the use of a systems approach for business education. Cragen holds a bachelor of science in business administration-accountancy and finance from Salem State University, a master of science in athletic training from Illinois State University, an M.B.A. from Thomas College, a master of science in project management from Purdue University, and a global doctorate in sport management from the United States Sports

Academy. In addition, he holds a graduate certification in innovation gngineering from the University of Maine and a graduate certification in design thinking from Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Before joining Thomas College, Cragen held the positions of collegiate athletic director, certified athletic trainer and union president. Cragen was a member of the editorial board for the national magazine Exercise for Men from 1999-2014. Susi is a teacher and arts educator with more than 38 years of teaching students and actors from grades five through adults. In addition to directing over 200 productions on a variety

of school and community stages, she has served on a number of arts organization boards including New England Theatre Council Board of Directors (2005-2009), Waterville Opera House Board of Directors (20162018), and Maine Drama Council (2005-present). In 2009, she received a Maine Arts Teacher Fellowship to attend the La Mama Umbria International Symposium for Directors in Italy. In addition to teaching and directing, Susi has worked as BBT adjunct faculty and stage manager, Antioch NE Graduate School adjunct faculty and Chicago director’s lab attendee (2007 and 2008).

DOC Acting Commissioner Liberty to speak at Criminal Justice open house March 20 WATERVILLE — Acting Commissioner of the Department of Corrections, Randall Liberty, will speak about the field of criminology in today’s world at Thomas College from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 20.

Liberty will speak as part of Thomas College’s Open House, free and open to undergraduate and graduate students interested in studying Criminal Justice at Thomas College. After Liberty’s keynote,

a panel discussion with current students, alumni, and faculty at Thomas College will follow. Representatives from the Admissions, Graduate and Professional Studies, Student Affairs, and Student Financial Services

offices will be on hand to answer questions. Thomas College offers bachelor’s degrees in Criminal Justice and Criminal Justice Administration with concentrations in Corrections, Homeland Security,

Law Enforcement, and Conservation Law Enforcement. In 2018, Thomas College began a Master’s degree in Criminology program. This 30-credit program has rolling admissions and accepts students for Fall and Spring

start dates. To register for the open house please visit thomas.edu/cj. For more information, visit www.thomas.edu or contact MacKenzie Riley Young at pr@thomas.edu or 207-859-1313.

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Few downsides to ‘The Upside’ Lucas Allen (STX Films)

A remake of the 2011 French film “The Intouchables,” “The Upside” is based on another true story, like “Green Book,” of two people who live completely different lives, yet bond into a growing friendship. But while “Green Book” dealt with race, this film is more about living life to the fullest in the most positive of ways. After being paralyzed

from the neck down in a paragliding accident, rich man Phillip Lacasse (Bryan Cranston) has his business associate Yvonne (Nicole Kidman) interview candidates for the position of life auxiliary. Barging in for a job is ex-parole Dell Scott (Kevin Hart), who’s been trying to reconnect with his ex-girlfriend Latrice (Aja Naomi King) and his son Anthony (Jahi Di’Allo Winston). Despite Yvonne’s objections, Phillip believes Dell is the right man for the job. For the next several months, Dell has to do extensive work to get his boss moving on a daily basis including feeding him, taking him to places, and changing his catheter. The two of them would soon become friends as they start to understand each oth-

er’s life struggles. Phillip is dealing with the loss of his wife and Dell is dealing with his own past. They even converse on Dell’s business propositions, which sound too insane for Phillip to agree on. Then things get too personal when Dell sets his boss up on a date with Lily (Julianna Margulies), who Phillip has a long-distance friendship with. This puts the two of them at odds in a way that could cost them everything. As the previews show, the movie has plenty of hilarious moments to keep the viewer entertained. There’s not a single moment that’s unnecessarily funny, and each of those moments feels genuinely fitting as part of the story. Some of it is a bit cringe-worthy, like the catheter scene, but the rest

adds to the overall enjoyment. But what the trailers don’t show is the serious drama that mixes in with the humor. These tonal shifts may challenge viewers who were expecting to see a fun comedy and are surprised by the change in genre. However, it all works fine and the film’s structure is decent enough to make it work. Amidst of the genre mixing, the two leading stars are what makes the movie worth watching. Hart is basically playing his comedic self, as usual, but there are times in which he shows potential as a serious actor. Cranston does a good job playing up against Hart in a more serious role. The two have surprisingly good comic chemistry, which helps keep the movie

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Don’t ignore fainting symptoms By Fred Cicetti

Q. Do older people faint more than younger people? A. Yes. When you pass 70 years, you double the chances of fainting. And the odds triple after 80. Fainting is common. About one in three people faint at least once in a lifetime. Syncope is the medical word for fainting or a temporary — a few seconds — loss of consciousness. Fainting happens when your brain isn’t getting enough oxygen from your blood supply. Syncope is often foreshad-

owed by premonitory symptoms that include nausea, feeling lightheaded and irregular heartbeats. [Personal note: I have what doctors call “presyncope.” My knees buckle and I get very close to passing out but never quite make it. This happens only when I see my own blood in clear bag or syringe. I’ve been kicked out of blood banks.] Syncope is a symptom, not a medical condition. Syncope can be an indicator of a serious problem, so it should not be taken lightly. If you have a fainting spell, get checked out by a doctor. It’s sometimes difficult to diagnose syncope in seniors because there can be multiple causes. Here’s a typical fainting scenario: You stand up. There’s

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veins, heart, medications and low blood pressure. Passing out can be the only symptom of heart attack in older people. Low blood pressure is commonly caused by drugs for high blood pressure, surgical medications, anti-anxiety agents, diuretics, heart medicines, antidepressants, narcotic painkillers and alcohol. Other causes of low blood pressure include dehydration, heart failure, heart arrhythmias, shock from infection, stroke, severe allergic reaction, major trauma, heart attack and advanced diabetes. Even after extensive testing, the cause of syncope is not found in almost half of

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MAINE NEWS CALENDAR MARCH March 16 — Mahoosuc Land Trust workshop on saving birds, 9 to 10:30 a.m., Valentine Farm Conservation Center, 162 North Road, Bethel, 207824-3806. March 16 — The Skowhegan High School Class of 1963 will meet at Wentworth's Restaurant for breakfast, 9 a.m. All class members are welcome. For more information, call 207858-0946. March 16 — Grandparent and Grandchild Day, part of Youth Art Month, 1-2:30 p.m. Common Street Arts. Hathaway Creative Center, 10 Water St., Waterville, www.commonstreetarts. org. March 16 — Carter's Cross Country Ski Center fatbike demo, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Intervale Road, Bethel, 207-824-3880. March 16 — Author Greg Westrich slideshow "Top Ten Maine Hikes," 4:30 p.m. Carrabassett Valley Public Library and Community Center. March 16 — Annual Back To School Backpack Program St.Patrick's Daythemed dance fundraiser; doors open at 6:30 p.m., dancing from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m., Augusta Elks Lodge #964, 334 Civic Center Drive, Augusta. March 17 — St. Patrick’s Day snowshoe hike, meeting at the trailhead, French Falls Lane, 1 p.m., hosted by the Recreation Committee, Jay, 207-8976785. March 17 — Forum on the Future “Poverty in Maine: How Can We Help?” 2 to 4 p.m., UMA Jewett Auditorium, 46 University Drive, Augusta,

207-621-3551. March 19 — Mt. Blue Area Garden Club meeting open to the public, 12:30 p.m., Trinity United Methodist Church, 612 Farmington Falls Road, Farmington. March 20 — Community lunch, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., community hall, 292 Oxford Road (Route 121), Otisfield. March 20 — Mid-Maine Chamber Business After Hours event Wednesday, free,open to the public, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Snow Pond Center for the Arts, 8 Goldenrod Road, Sidney, 207-8733315. March 20 — Kennebec Historical Society presents "Our Point of View — Fourteen Years at a Maine Lighthouse," 6:30 p.m., free, open to the public, Maine State Library, 230 State St., Augusta, 207-6227718. March 20 — Board Game Day, hosted by Friends Advocating for Vassalboro’s Older Residents, 10-11:30 a.m., at the town office, Vassalboro, 207-872-2826. March 21 — "Speaking and Listening: The Art of Dialogue" writers workshop, 4-6 p.m., Waterville Public Library, 75 Elm St., free, registration at https://speaking-andlistencing.eventbrite.com. March 22 — Fill the Plate breakfast to benefit Meals on Wheels of Seniors Plus, 7-9 a.m. Hilton Garden Inn Riverwatch, Auburn. Tickets at seniorsplus.org or 207-7954010. March 22, 23 — Light of the World Theater Project presents "The Pilgrim's Progress," Friday at 6 p.m., Saturday at 1 p.m.,

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costs of convention expenses for Lina Michaud, Maine's nominee for Mother of the Year, Le Calumet Club, 334 West River Road, Augusta; social hour 5 to 6 p.m., dinner 6 to 7:30 p.m., music by Archie & Dave 7:30 to 10 p.m., 207-485-7100 or 207622-3469. March 30 — Leavitt Area High School Project Graduation annual auction, preview 9 a.m., auction 10 a.m. Donate items, or storage space, addison. bonnie@gmail.com, michelle@stonegunshop. com. March 30 — Childrens author Kevin Hawkes 10 a.m., Turner Public Library.

APRIL April 4 — “The Nature Fix: Why Nature Makes Us Happier, Healthier, and More Creative,” by Florence Williams book discussion, 6:30-8 p.m., Norway Public Library, part of spring book discussion series, 207743-5309 ext. 1 or visit the library’s website at www. norway.lib.me.us. April 5 — Concerts for a Cause presents DejaFunk Dance Party, 7:30 p.m., First Universalist Church of Auburn, 169 Pleasant St. (enter on Spring Street), Auburn, handicapped accessible, 207-783-0461. April 6 — 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 6-7 — Gun & Knife Show, Newport Rec Center, 81 North St. 207341-1356. 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.,

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MONTHLY MEETINGS AUBURN: Androscoggin County Republican Committee, second Thursday every month, Auburn City Hall. 207-576-9096. 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, 207-5393072.

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. 207-6262350. 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, 4:306 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. 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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ny years as a quality assurance manager for the Kevlin Corporation, an aerospace company. She was a volunteer for the Clinton Lions Club fair and enjoyed horses, dogs, and gardening. Sue is survived by her husband, John Cheever of Clinton; three sisters, Diane Harmon of Saugus, Mass., Marilee O’Donnell of Harpers Ferry, W.Va., Betsey Rodgers of Wakefield, Mass.; a brother, Tom O’Donnell of Pennsylvania. She was predeceased by another brother, John O’Donnell, of Florida. A celebration of life will be held at noon, Sunday, March 17, at 570 Horseback Road, Clinton. Arrangements are by Dan & Scott’ Cremation & Funeral Service, 445 Waterville Road, Skowhegan.

CLI NTON — Margaret R.”Sue” O’Donnell, 66, passed away Feb. 7, 2019, at MaineGeneral Hospital in Augusta. She was born Feb. 19, 1952 in Wakefield, Mass., the daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth (Hamilton) O’Donnell. She attended Our Lady of Nazareth Academy and on April 19, 2008, she married John Cheever in Clinton. She was employed for ma-

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Jack Sullivan knew what it meant to be depressed. He had experienced seasonal affective disorder before but always felt better fairly quickly. About two years ago, things were different. “It just started snowballing and it got way out of control. I was having unbelievable anxiety, then severe depression. I was hospitalized for a little bit and got on a medication that finally

worked. I’ve been doing much better.” It’s not just the medication that’s been helping Sullivan. It’s also the support he’s been getting from a group called H.O.P.E. — Healing of Persons Exceptional. The group was started in 1987 by Dr. Ken Hamilton, a surgeon from South Paris. His initial purpose was to help five of his patients who had cancer “get ahold of their lives and face their lifethreatening illness.” “It was modeled after in-

struction I got in medical school in 1962 that I am to promise my patients I will do my best to help them get on with their lives.,” he explained. “It wasn’t until we’d been going for a few months that family members wondered if they could be a part of it, and then somebody with depression wondered and then somebody else with some other disease wondered.” The primary mission of H.O.P.E.was and still is to:

•H elp people find meaning, value and purpose in life • Create a safe place to practice attitudinal healing and letting go of fear and conflict by seeing life in a peaceful and loving way. The core of what Hamilton has tried to accomplish with H.O.P.E is based on the teachings of Earl Nightingale, who coined the phrase “the essence of success.” “Success to Nightingale was the progressive realization of a worthy ideal. All of

us are born with one,” Hamilton added. “Life may make it difficult to serve that ideal, but the greatest service you can do for yourself and others is to bring the ideal back and serve it.” Sullivan learned about H.O.P.E. from his friend, Bob Gaudreau, who has belonged to a group in Portland for several years. It spoke to him. “I started going along because I was looking for some kind of peace, serenity or whatever. As I started

to get better on medication, I continued going to the group because I like going,” Gaudreau said. “I like the people who attend and it’s a place for me to go. I think of it as a place of refuge. I know I can be safe, I can discuss anything that’s going on with me and vice versa. There’s a lot of support.” For Gaudreau, belonging to H.O.P.E. led to an attitude shift about his own issues.

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Alabama’s gulf coast offers more than shores and beaches By Victor Block Travel Writer

My first thought was that I had taken a wrong turn. This couldn’t be Gulf Shores and Orange Beach on Alabama’s Gulf Coast. That’s known for long stretches of magnificent sand and unspoiled nature. I was passing glitzy high-rise condominium buildings and restaurants ranging from gourmet elegant to beach-dive casual. It wasn’t long, though, before I understood. I was in a something-for-everyone place. Gulf Shores and Orange Beach combine attractions available at many sun-and-sand destinations with a number of enticing add-ons. Those who like to commune with Mother Nature have plenty of opportunities. Active types may choose from a long list of pursuits. Folks seeking learning experiences head for museums devoted to a diversity of topics. Granted, beach tourism is why many people visit Gulf Shores, a town of about 12,000 residents; Orange Beach, with about half that number, and the sun-drenched area surrounding them. Tan-seekers find a total of 32 miles of pristine white quartz

sand lapped by the bluegreen waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Both Gulf Shores and Orange Beach have eight miles of beach. Gulf State Park encompasses two miles, and Fort Morgan fronts 14 miles of seashore. Pentagon-shaped Fort Morgan was completed in 1834 to strengthen the country’s coastal defense following the War of 1812. The site contains historic military buildings, artillery batteries and a museum with exhibits of weapons, photographs and letters written by soldiers who served there. A living history program interprets the military periods in the fort’s active life. To top it off, the setting overlooks a broad, snow-hued beach. While Gulf State Park is home to the shortest stretch of beach, other claims to fame account for its popularity. Nine ecosystems nestled in its 6,000-plus acres include pine forests, coastal hardwood swamps and freshwater marshes. Boggy streams and three spring-fed lakes are among the water features. A backcountry trail complex stretches for 28 miles. Hikers may spot whitetailed deer, an alligator basking in the sun and even a bobcat looking for its din-

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ners to advanced divers. Golfers may spend time on 14 courses either in the immediate area or within an hour’s drive. Two of them, Craft Farms and Kiva Dunes, have ranked high on Golf Digest “best courses” lists. People who prefer indoor pursuits also are in luck. Small museums provide insight into the region’s history and character. The Gulf Shores Museum is located in a preWorld War II beach house. A permanent exhibits tell the story of 19th century settlers and of hurricanes, including how they originate and how a community rebuilds from their destruction. Rotating displays deal with a variety of other

topics. In keeping with its name, the Orange Beach Indian & Sea Museum provides introductions to the area’s Native American and fishing heritages. The USS Alabama at Battleship Memorial Park, an hour drive away in Mobile, is home to the massive ship, which saw action for 37 months during World War II, a World War I submarine and a collection of historic aircraft. An hour’s drive in the other direction leads to the National Museum of Naval Aviation in Pensacola, Fla. Despite its name, the collection of more than 250 aircraft represents every military branch. The complex also is home to the

famous Blue Angels, the aerobatic team of Navy and Marine aviators who thrill onlookers with their literal flights of fancy. Battle ships and historic airplanes, golf and a Gulfrelated museum might seem to have little in common with an inviting beach destination, and that’s the point. Inclusion of the place on “Top 10” and “Most Beautiful” lists is based upon the magnificent stretches of sand as well as the long list of other attractions that the Gulf Coast and Orange Beach offers those who go there. As one repeat visitor told me, “I came here the first time for the beaches. Now I return for everything else.”

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“I find the group to be metaphysical. It answers three questions: Where did we come from? Who are we? Where are we going? And I came up with a fourth question. What are we going to do when we find the answers?” Gaudreau related. “H.O.P.E provided answers and helped heal my attitude. I have a mental health challenge called bipolar disorder, but I’m more than a disease — I’m a human being.” The H.O.P.E. group Sullivan and Gaudreau attend is led by Liz Holder, who has her own story to share. “I got sober in 1986.

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About three or four years later, I started seeking spirituality and discovered attitudinal healing in the form of “A Course in Miracles” by Jerry Jampolsky and Marianne Williamson. That became my passion and I ran a few groups in New York and in Florida,” she said. “I moved to Maine about (nearly 13) years ago and started counseling at Serenity House. I knew I wanted to start a spirituality group, but I couldn’t call it a Course in Miracles. I needed a format.” Holder prayed about it, and about 10 days later Hamilton showed up at Serenity House wanting to talk to someone about his

H.O.P.E. groups. “I said ‘Where have you been all my life?’ He said ‘Waiting.’ And so, that’s how it happened. It is my passion to do these groups and to help people. I’ve seen the miracles of HOPE helping people find themselves under all those layers of conditioning and fear. It’s open to anyone.” Holder guides two groups — both free-flowing in that they talk about anything and everything. She’s careful, though, to keep the focus on attitudinal healing. “Attitudinal healing is basically changing the way you think. By changing the way you think, you can change your entire life,” she

noted. “It is healing. I have lupus, and I am a recovering alcoholic and drug addict. My parents died in a car accident, so I’ve suffered severe grief in my life. You can’t change the past, but you can change the way you look at it and you can change what you do with it. You don’t have to let it define you.” No one knows the difference a H.O.P.E. group can make in someone’s life better than Hamilton. He’s helped guide more than 5,000 meetings —at one time, he was doing eight a week. He’s written three books: “SoulCircling: The Journey to the Who,” “The H.O.P.E. Story” with Joyce

Murphy, R.N., and “The H.O.P.E. Manual.” He wants to continue guiding groups and to train others to guide their own H.O.P.E. groups. Holder can also train anyone who’s interested. “What I have learned over the last 47 years is to be shared unconditionally with anybody who can use it for the benefit of themselves or another human being,” Hamilton stressed. “So get in touch with me.” You’ll find lots of information on the H.O.P.E. website, and here are details about the groups that Hamilton and Holder now lead: • First Congregational Church, Haskell House,

17 E Main St, South Paris, Mondays 4 to 6 p.m.; contact Ken Hamilton 207890-3673. • Maine Medical Center, Dana Health Education Center, 22 Bramhall St., Room 1, Portland, Wednesdays, 5 to 7 p.m.; contact Liz Holder 727420-2964. • Portland Recovery Community Center, 468 Forest Ave., Portland, Thursdays, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.; contact Liz Holder 727-420-2964. For many years, Diane Atwood was the health reporter on WCSH6. Now she is a blogger and podcaster at Catching Health with Diane Atwood, dianeatwood. com.

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Maine Army National Guard bids Asst. Adj. Corbett goodbye, names Legace to post AUGUSTA — The Adjutant General for Maine, Maj. Gen. Douglas A. Farnham, recognized Brig. Gen. Hugh T. Corbett in a retirement ceremony attended by family, friends and National Guard members, and also announced Corbett’s successor as assistant adjudent general — Brig. Gen. Donald O. Legace. Corbett had been assigned as assistant adjutant general-army since September of 2015. The assistant adjutant general-army is responsible for all training, manning and equipping of the force in order to ensure operational requirements and readiness goals are properly met. Lagace was promoted from colonel to brigadier general in a ceremony on March 1, and conducted his official transfer of authority ceremony with Corbett on March 2, both in front of an audience of family, friends and National Guard members. Corbett began his military career with the United States Marine Corps in 1986 after completing Officer Candidate School in Quantico, Va. He later joined the Maine Army National Guard in 1993, where he spent the majority of his service as a staff judge advocate and also deployed to Afghanistan with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 240th Engineer Group in 2006. Corbett previously served

for three years as deputy commissioner for the Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management and practiced law in Waterville from 1991 to 2002. He thanked his wife, family and friends for all their support during his career and command tour, including his son, who is serving overseas. He spoke fondly of many soldiers he has served with, and noted how the Army values of loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity and personal courage guided him throughout his legal and military careers. Corbett holds a law degree from the Vermont School of Law and a bachelor’s degree from Colgate University. He also received a master’s degree in strategic studies from the Army War College in Carlisle, Pa. His awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal, Army Commendation Medal, and Army Achievement Medal. Legace for the past 10 years, has served as the U.S. Property and Fiscal Officer for Maine, a federal position reporting directly to the chief of the National Guard Bureau, ensuring the proper obligation and expenditure of federal money and safeguarding all federal property held by the Maine National Guard. A logistics officer and a Persian Gulf War veteran, Lagace began his military

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career as an enlisted soldier in 1982, and was commissioned through the ROTC program at the University of Southern Maine in 1984. He has commanded at the company, battalion and brigade levels during his 37 year Army career. During his promotion ceremony remarks, Lagace thanked his family, friends and fellow soldiers for the support and mentorship provided to him during his career. He emphasized the importance of family, and how the close ties he has formed through many years of training and deploying has made his military experience a fulfilling one. Lagace highlighted serving with his father, a former chief warrant officer in the “Mighty 152,” or 152nd Maintenance Company, which Lagace later commanded as a captain. He also thanked the chaplain corps for their diligent work in attending to service members’ spiritual needs, and emphasized the National Guard’s community roots as one of its unique strengths. Lagace holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Southern Maine, as well as a master’s degree in strategic studies from the Army War College. His awards and decorations include the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, and Army Commendation Medal.

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You’re off to see The Wizard, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz – in Waterville! WATERVILLE — The Waterville Opera House willguide patrons to the land over the rainbow we all know and love — the magical land of Oz — as they present a production of the classic heart-warming musical The Wizard of Oz! Opening Friday, April 5, with a free opening night party for all opening night ticket holders, this production will run through Sunday, April 14, at the Waterville Opera House located in the historic downtown. Travel with Dorothy Gale as she journeys through this mystical and mysterious place with her furry side-

kick, Toto. Along the way, Dorothy befriends three charming and beloved characters: Scarecrow, Tinman, and Cowardly Lion. As Dorothy voyages through this unknown land, she receives help from Glinda The Good Witch and the pint-sized citizens of Munchkinland before she stumbles into trouble with the foul Wicked Witch of the West and her troupe of f lying monkeys. Can Dorothy’s friends unite to rescue their young companion and help her discover the true meaning of home? Oz comes to life at the Waterville Opera House with colorful costumes,

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Meneses, Laura Messner, Melvin Morrison. Production Team Directed by Debra Susi Musical Direction by Cynthia Sambrano Choreography by Ariel Grenier Scenic Design by Chad Lefebvre Costume Design by Lorica Siefken Lighting Design by Tony Gerow Sound Design by Elijah Livingston For more information or to reserve tickets, call 8737000, visit http://www.operahouse.org.

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