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A young hiker enjoys the Grafton Loop Trail. NEWRY — The Puzzle Mountain section of the 38.6-mile Grafton Loop Trail has been permanently secured with a gift from Robert Stewart of Cumberland to the Mahoosuc Land Trust. Stewart, who was behind the creation of the challenging back-country trail through the Mahoosuc Mountains, donated 485 acres on the environmentally
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Tips offered on how to be a good neighbor on Maine’s lakes this summer R ANGELEY — The Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust has offered tips on how to be a good neighbor on the water and to protect the natural resource that we all love — the lakes — during this year’s summer season. While the focus is on Rangeley Lake, the same advice are useful for any lake in Maine. Garbage and human waste: Plan on how to handle bathroom breaks on the lake for yourselves and your animals. There are only public facilities on Rangeley Lake at the Town Park and at Rangeley State Park. Other land is owned privately, and it is against the law to trespass. The authorities will be called. Check for public facilities on other water bodies. No one wants human or animal waste on their property, nor do we want it washing back into the lake after a good rain. Minimize food packaging and debris before getting on the boat. Garbage
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The other day I spent 30 minutes looking for a financial document I promised I would deliver to our office administrator. After exhausting all logical hiding places, I decided to recreate it, so I spent an additional 40 minutes racking my brain while drafting up a new document. Within the hour, signed,
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Handy tips on hand disease Dupytren’s contracture By Diane Atwood About 12 years ago, Donald Jones ran into a friend who used to be a hand surgeon. When they shook hands, the friend felt a cord in Donald’s palm and told him that he had Dupuytren’s contracture. Dupuytren’s means you can’t straighten some of your fingers, usually the ring and/or the little finger and sometimes the thumb. Donald knew what it was. His father had a contracture in one of his fingers. “He didn’t do anything about it until his finger curled over and grew right into his palm,” said Don-
ald. “He had to have major surgery. They had to cut the cords in his hand to open up his fingers.“ How Dupuytren’s develops Underneath all skin, including on the palm, is a sheet of connective tissue, the fascia. With Dupuytren’s, the fascia becomes diseased. The first sign is usually a small nodule or a bump in the palm, says Dr. Youssra Marjoua, a Portland orthopaedic surgeon and hand specialist. “It may feel like a callous,” he said. “There’s no pain, but it continues to evolve into a cord. The
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in one hand and a month later, the other. He could have opted for surgery to remove the diseased fascia, but instead, had an enzyme, Xiaflex, injected into the cord. The enzyme softens and weakens the cord so that in a day or two
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Lucas Allen (Walt Disney Pictures) 1992’s “Aladdin” remai ns one of Disney’s most beloved animated films and one of the titles that helped save its animation studio. It’s also best remembered for the late great Robin Williams’ beloved performance as the Genie. With the recent clout of adapting their animated classics into liveaction blockbusters, Disney naturally brings back the colorful adventure for a new generation of fans.
The new version is brought to life by visionary filmmaker Guy Ritchie, who’s be st k now n nowa d ays for his Sherlock Holmes films. In the town of Agrabah, a young thief named Aladdin (Mena Massoud) survives each day with the help of his pet monkey, Abu. He meets a beautiful princess named Jasmine ( Naomi Scott), who’s snuck out of her kingdom to mingle with the townsfolk. She dreams of a better life beyond her kingdom, and her sultan father (Navid Negahban) has insisted she marry Prince Anders (Billy Magnussen) of Skanland. Just then, Aladdin gets caught and ends up in the clutches of the evil Jafar (Marwan Kenzari) for a sinister plan.
At the Cave of Wonders, Aladdin finds a magical lamp that unleashes the blue Genie (Will Smith) with a three-wish contract. For his first wish, Aladdin wishes to become a prince to impress Jasmine because of his love for her. As Prince Ali of Abudah, he manages to connect with the princess especially through a magic carpet ride. But Jafar and his parrot Iago (Alan Tudyk) becomes aware of the act and threatens to steal the lamp and the Genie for his own means. It’s easy to criticize a Disney movie like this for basically retelling a classic animated movie in liveaction form especially for something as beloved as Aladdin. But for all that trouble, the movie still
manages to succeed in extending this story while offering new takes on classic moments we all remember. It shares some of the original’s magic just enough that both longtime fans and newcomers can find something to enjoy. At its twohour length, this movie doesn’t outstay its welcome and it’s very worth watching. In the tradition of these Disney movies, the visual appeal is astounding, with a variety of colors splashing on the screen. The production value and cinematography are well-made to the point that it looked like every cent of the budget shows the commitment the filmmakers put a lot into. Some of the CGI can be wonky, but it’s not too distracting enough that you’ll
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City parks are for more than just picnics Victor Block
Bob Nanz is watching a game of cricket and trying to figure out what’s taking place. Roger Simons keeps a tight hold on a pole as he soars through the air. Betty and Sam Nichols have their eyes peeled on vehicles speeding around a race track. These scenes may seem to have little in common, but they share one thing — they’re all taking place in city parks throughout the country and represent the surprising variety of attractions and activities available in those settings. The cricket game is being played at Kapiolani Regional Park, which is home to the Honolulu Cricket Club. Roger Simons is taking trapeze lessons which are offered at the park on Governors Island near downtown New York City. Equally dramatic is the action taking place in Belle Isle Park, which intrigued Betty and Sam Nichols. The race track
there hosts the annual Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix, along with music performances and other entertainment. An A (animals) to Z (zoos) choice of unexpected attractions is available at city parks throughout the country. When America’s bison population plummeted in the 1890s, a small herd was placed in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park, where a breeding program helped to preserve the iconic animals. Today visitors may get up close and personal with the majestic creatures that still inhabit the preserve. The Holy Grail for some wildlife watchers is Forest Park in St. Louis. A count of species seen there lists 216 types of birds, 66 of butterflies and 21 mammals, including fox, coyote and mink. A treasure trove also awaits art aficionados at some urban enclaves. Forest Park, City Park in New Orleans, Chicago’s Grant Park and Golden Gate Park have an imposing art museum on campus. Some parks double as
Submitted photo outdoor museums. New Orleans’ City Park and Zilker Park in Austin have a sculpture garden; art installations enhance the Discovery Green in Houston; and Papago Park in Phoenix displays a rotating collection of works. Art with a message is a feature of the Cleveland Cultural Gardens in Rockefeller Park. They celebrate groups comprising the city’s population with sculptures, paintings and plaques. Among figures so honored are the Polish composer Frederic Chopin and the Irish playwright Sean O’Casey. For those who prefer a natural setting, a trail in Papago Park leads to and
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through red sandstone buttes. Science buffs head for the Academy of Sciences in Golden Gate Park, the Austin Nature and Science Center in Zilker Park and the Museum of Nature and Science in City Park, Denver. Then there are museums with a narrow focus. These include the Oregon Holocaust Museum in Portland’s Washington Park and Hall of Fame Fire Museum in Papago Park. Some parks provide perfect settings for musical and other presentations. Among its many attractions, Central Park in New York City hosts
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Rangeley Guides and Sportsmen’s Association Junior Guides program begins July 8 OQUOSSOC — Are you looking for a great outdoor program for your child this summer? The Junior Guides Summer Program is for ages nine through 11 and runs for six consecutive Mondays starting July 8. Participants meet each Monday at the Clubhouse on Old Skiway Road in Oquossoc from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. The program explores the habitat of Maine’s native animals, offering hands-on exploration of tracks, skulls, jaws, teeth and pelts. Experts will mentor the group in the art of fly tying and fly casting. Canoe safety and paddling is offered. Basic archery instruction is provided. Map and compass skills are also
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Hines promoted at Hope Association RUMFORD — Jessica Hines has been promoted to the position of executive administrator to Hope Association’s leadership team. The position supports the executive director, finance director, human resource director and nine program managers to ensure that all of the programs are complying with the many regulatory and service needs of the entire association. Hope association is a nonprofit that provides a wide range of services for individuals with development disabilities. Hines joined the Hope Association in 2001 as a direct support profession at the association’s Fourth Street residential jome. In 2004, she became the resi-
dential director at Horizons Unlimited. During her 15 years at Horizons Unlimited, she continued to grow professionally, according to a news release about her promotion. She developed a host of skills that have equipped her for her new position. As part of the association’s management team, she’s been involved with hiring new staff, training and orienting staff, teaching a wide range of courses for the College of Direct Supports, inf luencing the culture and dynamics of the association’s largest residential home, managing important relationships with residents and family members and assisting with the association’s
overall growth, the release said. Hines will now guide the strategic planning process, risk management for the asociation, policy and procedure development and implementation and other duties as needed. It’s a position that requires the ability to wear many hats and the flexibility to wear those hats as needs arise, the release said. W hen asked what strengths she brings to the position, Hines acknowledged that she enjoys new challenges and opportunities; she has a calm and steady presence when situations arise and she’s able to prioritize and make hard decisions when called on.
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Overnight stays Last month we explored planning for a trip in the most beautiful place on earth. Now that we made plans to see God’s country, Maine, what does one do to see the rest of North America? Well the process is similar in planning but we have the added issues of where to stay when traveling from here to there. The bottom line is we don’t want to spend “an arm and a leg” to get there. I will start with a very touchy and politically explosive consideration: taxes. Maine has an awful reputation for its taxation of its citizens. When it comes to traveling, Maine is not the worse. Not even close. When RV’ing, fuel is a large piece of the vacation budget. For example, Pennsylvania’s fuel tax is 20 cents higher than any of the Northeast states. Adds up fast if you get 9 m.p.g. with your camper. Many states have a separate “res-
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We win when we see others win
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 read a quote from one of my favorite authors a few days ago on Instagram that said, “We win when we want others to win.” I don’t
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there is nothing wrong with me or you, for that matter. We are normal people trying to get it all done in a world of craziness, while juggling multiple roles with family, work and play. Now what to
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and the next day I was shopping, I grabbed the door of the bottle return to drop the bottles in and I felt it pull a little bit. When I went in that next day to have it stretched, he said, ‘Oh, you already did it.’ So that pulling already stretched it some and then he did the rest.” Donald says he’s glad he had the procedure done because his fingers are no longer bent. But he still has a bit of trouble opening jars and there’s a chance he’ll have another procedure in the future on his little finger, which has a cord. Deciding how or if to treat Marjoua says it’s difficult to predict the severity of the disease. Just because there is a nodule, or even a cord, doesn’t mean the finger will bend. To make a diagnosis, in addition to asking questions and examining the hand, the
know about you, but this just stopped me right in my tracks. I feel like this is an example of what we as humans are created for. In this article we will tackle a few steps to guide you through this process. In a world that is spinning so fast, our only focus is on ourselves rather than on other people. We tend to focus on what is important to us, our wants, needs and other means that we might have. It’s totally OK to feel like this — it’s our humanist coming out.
To be honest, I am like this sometimes, too. But it’s when we decide to choose to live differently, to focus our mindset on helping others to reach their full potential, that brings us closer to the incredible joy in our own lives. You may be wondering what that might look like in your daily life. It may look like being a mother or father figure in that child’s life who only has one parent at home. Or it might look like building each other up when the world is telling us that we aren’t
enough. Whatever the calling is, pursue it with your whole heart. This is evident in my own life. I try to make a point to call out and evoke the wonders in someone’s life. I love seeing the transitional shift where they decide to leave the darkness behind and walk into the calling that has been set forth in their life. It’s seeing the win in that person’s life. Doing that leads us into seeing the win in our life, as well as speaking the win in another person’s life. Once
you determine what your win is, that is what you will focus on. It can be in a relationship. For instance, Andy Stanley described his and his wife’s win for their relationship was to be always where the other person is. What I think he meant was that you like what the other person does. It can be one year down the road, five years down the road or even 35 years down the road. The Stanley’s win was that they want to still be around each other from the starting point to the finish line.
This also shows us when we are seeing the win in others’ lives. What this looks like in my own life was when there were voices that were telling me not to go into ministry because of different things, I had others speaking out the win in my own life. That propelled me forward to prepare myself to see that win in my own life. So here is the next step for you — proclaim the win in your life and others. Celebrate the small victories!
do about it? How about if we all lean on each other and say, “It’s OK to take a break; it’s OK to go for a walk and clear your head; it’s OK to take time for self.” Did you know you can be 22 percent more productive and have a 21 percent clearer
mind with only 30 minutes of exercise a day? That is good self-time well spent. A recent study by The University of Bristol in England analyzed 200 employees at three different locations working in different industries. The employees evaluated themselves on a
day with exercise and a day without. The results were astonishing. On workout days, participants’ scores were 21 percent higher for concentration on work, 22 percent higher for finishing their work on time, 25 percent higher for working without unsched-
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doctor will do a tabletop test, where the patient puts his hand palm down on a table. If all fingers and the entire surface of the palm can be f lat without any gap, it usually means the contraction doesn’t need intervention. If treatment is necessary, two factors should be considered before choosing surgery versus an injection. First: Is there a clear palpable cord that medicine
can be safely injected into? The medicine must only go into diseased tissue and not in the tendon or surrounding arteries and nerves. Second: If it’s so severe the patient has a finger and palm deformity and the cord can’t be seen, surgery is an option. Some can choose between surgery or injection. In surgery, because the diseased fascia is removed, there is less chance
of a recurrence, but it usually can’t be totally removed, so it doesn’t eliminate the risk. Either way, there is no easy way to predict a recurrence. Anyone who suspects he may have Dupuytren’s shouldn’t wait until his finger is curled over before seeing a doctor.
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June is National Safety Month Observed annually in June, National Safety Month focuses on reducing leading causes of injury and death in our homes and communities. This year’s safety campaign is focused on Hazard Recognition, Slips, Trips and Falls, Fatigue and Impairment; all very important topics. For this month’s column I’d like to focus on slips, trips and falls. Each year, millions of people 65 and older fall. In fact, more than 1 out of 4 older people falls each year. Falling once doubles your chances that you will fall again. What Can Happen After a Fall? Many falls do not cause injuries. But 1 out of 5 falls does cause a serious injury such as a broken bone or a head injury. These injuries can make it hard for a person to get around, do everyday activities, or live on their own. An older person who falls and hits their head should see their doctor right away to make sure they don’t have a brain injury. Many people who fall, even if they’re not injured, become afraid of falling. This fear may cause a person to cut down on their everyday activities resulting in isolation. When a person is less active, they become weaker and this increases their chances of falling. What Conditions Make You More Likely to Fall? 5HVHDUFK KDV LGHQWL¿HG PDQ\ conditions that contribute to falling. These are called risk factors. Many risk factors FDQ EH FKDQJHG RU PRGL¿HG WR KHOS SUHYHQW falls. They include: lower body weakness, IRRW SDLQ YLVLRQ SUREOHPV GLI¿FXOWLHV ZLWK walking or balance, and some medications. There are also environmental hazards to be aware of such as broken or even steps, throw rugs, extension cords across walking areas, and clutter. The more risk factors a person has, the greater their chances of falling. What Can You Do to Prevent Falls? Get a falls risk assessment. SeniorsPlus and other community agencies offer these. Do exercises that make your legs stronger and improve your balance. Sign up for a Tai Chi or Matter of Balance class. Locations can be found at healthylivingforme.org. You can also call SeniorsPlus at 1-800-427-1241. You should also have your eyes checked once a year, and be sure to update your eyeglasses if needed. Get rid of things you could trip over, add grab bars inside and outside your tub or shower and next to the toilet, put railings on both sides of stairs, and make sure your home has lots of light by adding more or brighter light bulbs.
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Former Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski and family members visit the Alfond Youth and Community Center By Mark Huard It was an amazing day for youth of the Alfond Youth Center now the Alfond Youth and Community Center. What made it so special? One word, GRONK! That’s right, former New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski arrived at the center on Wednesday afternoon and spent some time playing footall and doing drills with about 150 kids! The center is in the midst of completing it’s addition, The Peter G. Alfond Pathway To Wellness, that will feature both and adult and youth “Gronk Zone.” These fitness rooms will feature Gronk Fitness Equipment and be open to the community at affordable rates. Gronk, now transitioning from a football legend to philanthropist, agreed to spend time with the center’s youth throwing passes and competing in “Best Gronk Spikes.” Also in attendance was Gronks father Gordan, founder of Gronk Fitness and his brother Gordie. “Seven year old Kamden York of Waterville said when daddy watches Gronk and the patriots on
TV he cries. He said Gronk is the best tight end in the world so who wouldn’t want to meet him. He said I am going to be a jacked football player like Gronk one day. Kamden is 7 and a student at mount Merici academy , he plays football , baseball and basketball at the Alfond Youth center. After having a blast of time with the kids, they all headed over to Colby College for the Center’s Annual Appeal Kickoff event. After a warm welcome they each spoke about their belief in a life of fitness, with family and community, and how the AYCC is on the right path towards providing this crucial fact of wellness to Waterville and its surrounding towns. After the Gronkowskis left the stage Governor Janet Mills thanked them for their support and snuck in a photo with number 87. The event also featured awards for Volunteers of the Year and Hall of Fame inductees as well as some truly talented youth performers bringing down the house. Thanks to some Gronksigned footballs and game jersey up for auction the event raised over $125,000 just last night. “This is an amazingly generous community,” explained Ken
Mark Huard photo Wow, a photo with the football legend! Walsh, AYCC CEO. “We are fortunate to be amidst people who truly believe in our mission and support it with such amazing gifts.” Romeo Paganucci Volunteer of the Year Award – Joseph Karter Martha Paganucci Volunteer of the Year AwardGail Carlson Hall of Famers – Dr. Margaret Griffin, Sue Hawkes, Commissioner Randall Liberty, Sheridan Corporation – Presi-
dent Mitch Sammons Performers – Evelyn LaCroix, Haley Libby, Lydia & Josette Gilman, Sophie Mihm and Sophia Scheck, TNT Dancers. The Kennebec Valley Youth Symphony Orchestra played during our cocktail hour and during the event we featured five youth acts: 11-yearold sensation Evelyn LaCroix performed “You Say” singing and playing
piano, by Lauren Daigle, 16-year-old Haley Libby performed a contemporary dance routing she choreographed to Lady Gaga’s Is that Alright? She was followed by Josette and Lydia Gilman’s beautiful harmony singing Opportunity by Sia. The due, S Squared consists of Sophie Mihm on piano and Sophia Scheck on violin playing Lindsey Stirling’s Arena. To get
the audience enthused the dance troop from TNT Dance Studio performed a rousing Hip Hop routine to Drop it Like A Toddler. Each performance receives a $500 scholarship to further their artistic learning and the orchestra and dance groups earned $500 for their organizations to give out their own scholarships to youth in need.
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Where history happens there should be a marker Have you ever been driving along a lonely Maine road, in the middle of nowhere, when you come upon an impressive looking historical marker that reads something like: “It was on this spot in 1743 that Eli Crimmons — frontiersman and doofus — made camp one night near what would eventually become the town of Crimmonsburgh, a small backwater settlement we’re sure you’ve never heard of until now and we’re equally sure you’ll never hear of again.” You drive away from the historic spot feeling you’ve somehow “connected” with the area, like burrs “connect” with your
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wool socks. You also feel you’ve learned a little more about this great country of ours. Finally you realize you’ve just wasted 20 precious minutes of the brief time you’re allotted on this planet. I was thinking about such things the other day and concluded we here in Maine don’t have enough historic makers and time wasters cluttering up our roadsides and should do more — a lot more — to mark the memorable places throughout our state, where something actually happened. Let natives and visitors alike know what — of a historic nature — went on where and when. Like what? You ask. OK, that’s a good question. Where is the marker in Waterville to inform mirror buffs it was in that river community that Mildred Dunham invented the VuBack mirror in 1936? “What the
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#&%@ is a Vu-Back mirror?” I hear some of the more cynical among you ask. The Vu-Back mirror happens to be a mirror specially made to hang around your neck, giving you free use of your hands. OK, so the Vu Back mirror may not rival the discovery of penicillin or splitting the atom, but it’s something, and it happened right here in Maine. Come to think of it, the Vu-Back mirror probably isn’t as important as the invention of the “stick-um” note, but like I said, it’s SOMETHING and it deserves a plaque of recognition. And another thing! Where are the historic markers in Brunswick telling visitors about when President Franklin Pierce — 14th president of these United States (1853-57) — lived there while a student at Bowdoin College and probably frequented many of the same crazy
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college-kid haunts crazy college kids hang around today? “But, John,” you say, “Franklin Pierce is considered one of our worst presidents, and on the rare occasions when he is talked about by scholars the words ‘weak’ and ‘vacillating’ are mentioned often in the discussions. Why would we want to tell tourists about him and his association with our state?” Another good point. It’s true Pierce had a less than stellar presidency, so what else is new? True, he managed to make the division in his party — the Democrats — even worse than it was before they nominated him. He was even denied the nomination of his party at the convention of 1856 but, hey, he was president, he did live in Brunswick, he is part of the Maine experience. Even scholars can’t deny to Pierce the crowning achievement of his
presidency — the Gadsden Purchase. Maybe other examples would demonstrate my point better. Where’s the historic marker in Norway to show the exact spot where golf tees were first produced? Speaking of wooden things, are you aware of any official recognition given to Charles Forster of Bangor? “Was he wooden?” you ask, sarcastically. Charles Forster of Bangor was only the inventor of the toothpick and after he invented the ingenious little things he began making them in his shop soon after the Civil War. You’d think orthodontists would want to recognize Forster as a small way of thanking him for all the crooked front teeth his simple wooden invention helped create. It would also be nice to have a marker in Winthrop that tells people all about that town’s famous native — Ezekiel J. Bai-
RU M FOR D — T his year’s 2019 Summer Music Fest, which is Saturday, July 27, is being dedicated to Greg Viger and Dan Gautreau, who were both integral contributors to the event in the past, as well as beloved members of the Rumford community. The Music Fest will be held at the Eagles Hall, and doors open at 10:30 a.m.
Bands will play until 5 p.m. The festival is hosted by Tony and Jen Belskis and Tricia Blouin of the Good Stuff Band. Bands appearing are Taste (house band), Good Stuff Band, Gutzy Right (Bruce Cornelio and AJ Gaudette), The Grown-ups (Frank Coffin, Malinda Liberty, Tedd Hamilton), as well as Deb Morin, Den-
ny Breau, Shawna Bell, Chad Haynes, The Louvats (Bill and Dan), Bill Scott, Bobby Hodgkins, Fred Madore, Derek Blodgett and special guests Peter Alden, from Orlando, Fla., and “American Idol’s Evelyn Cormier, from New Hampshire. Tickets are being sold in advance.at the Eagles and at Bartash Drug Store.
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Western Maine Play Museum nearing completion, planning fundraisers and Aug. 3 opening WILTON — Wester n Maine Play Museum is now offering annual memberships in anticipation of its opening later this summer. Individuals who purchase memberships before the opening will be invited to members-only hours in the days leading up to the public opening Aug. 3. There are a variety of membership options to meet everyone’s needs, including “Just the Two of Us” with one named adult and one named child; a “Household Membership” with
two named adults from the same address and up to four named dependent children, and a “Grandparent Membership” including up to two named adults and four grandchildren. There are additional membership options and add-ons to accommodate everyone’s unique situation. Members will have unlimited access to the museum for a full year from the first day it is open to the public or 365 days from date of purchase if joining at a later time. Memberships can be purchased
at https://forms.gle/Ynvn3k35893PfuT49. Memberships also will be available on WMPM’s redesigned website, which will be made public in the coming weeks. Non-members can buy daily passes for $7 per person, while children 12 months and under will be free. As always, Western Maine Play Museum’s Facebook (www.facebook.com/ westernmaineplaymuseum/) page is a great way to keep up with all of the museum’s exciting happenings. Western Maine Play Mu-
seum also invites the community to join in the fun June 15 from 6 to 9 p.m. for its third annual Spring Gala and Experience Auction — the first ever hosted at the museum. This year’s gala will feature a sneak peek of the museum, a silent auction and the annual experience auction. Be a mong t he f i r s t to check out the exhibit space while enjoying hors d’oeuvres and refreshments provided by Calzolaio Pasta Company from 6 to 7:30 p.m. From 7:30 to 9 p.m.,
desserts, refreshments and an experience auction hosted by Teachers’ Lounge Mafia’s Dan Ryder and Jeff Bailey also will be held under the tent. A cash bar will be available the entire evening. The 2019 Spring Gala and Experience Auction is a major fundraising event for the Western Maine Play Museum as they anticipate a summer opening date. All funds raised during the gala will be matched dollar-for-dollar (up to $10,000), effectively doubling donations, ticket prices, and winning bids for the
evening. Ultimately, plans call for a “soft open” with limited hours July 31 and Aug. 1 for members only, followed by a public opening Aug. 3. For more infor mation about ticket for the gala and auction, go to https://wmpmgala2019.eventbrite.com. Only 80 tickets for the event will be sold, due to limited seating. Museum memberships will be available for purchase at the event and also on the updated website, which will soon be available to the public.
’Mamma Mia!’ final cast announced for Rangeley production Rangeley Friends of the Arts will present the fulllength Broadway Musical “Mamma Mia!” June 28, 29, 30 and July 1, at the RFA Lakeside Theater in Rangeley. Showtime is 7
p.m. except Sunday, June 30, which is a 4 p.m. matinee. To reserve your seat, visit rangeleyarts.org and click on the “Buy Tickets” tab at the top of the page. The box office will open
one hour before showtime each night. Adult admission for first-night (6/28) and the matinee (6/30) is $15; all other nights are $20 admission. For those 18 and under tickets are $10 for all shows.
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Rumford Point church works to restore iconic steeple RUMFORD — The historic Rumford Point Congregational Church is undergoing a steeple and bell tower restoration. The church on the banks of the Androscoggin River near the intersection of U.S. Route 2 and Route 232, was built in 1864 and added to the National Registry of Historic Places in 1985. The church has been a landmark icon for many years, and travelers have noted that seeing the steeple in the distance from either route gives them a warm homecoming feeling. The church itself is active, important and integral to the surrounding communities and in need of being preserved for future generations. The Greek revival building is one of a small number of 19th century churches in Maine with original trompe l’oeil artwork on walls. It originally also had it on the ceilings, which was lost to water damage, but the rest remains original.
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The Maine weather over the years have not been kind, and the steeple and supportive bell tower need extensive renovations to preserve and protect their integrity. According to Gartley & Dorsky’s Steeple Conditions Assessment, the old boards are inadequate to hold paint and require replacement. The best option is to cover the vertical boards on the spire with copper cladding for longevity instead of replacing existing vertical boards, painting, and then worrying about future dam-
age. The church bell has not functioned for several years; access to the bell tower to fix that situation became unsafe, so that will be addressed with the restoration project. Joe McSwain of MidMaine Restoration will take on the project. The steeple will be covered with copper that will be painted to match the rest of the church. The louvers and surrounding wood will be repaired and painted. All work will be done in accordance with historic building requirements. Access to the belfry will be improved and lighting added to this area to make it safer to pass through. The restoration project will also help ensure preservation of the wonderful historic artwork in the sanctuary. In 2018, the church applied for a 50-50 matching grant from the Maine Community Foundation’s Steeple Restoration Fund. A grant of $55,000 was approved in December.
Several fund-raisers were held in 2018, including photo quilt and basket raffles, pie night, dance/concert and a capital fund drive. Several more events are planned for 2019, and a GoFundMe page was created. To date, $33,543 of the matching funds needed has been raised — the church still needs $21,450 to reach the project total of $110,000. The church as applied for a Resourcing the Local Church grant of up to $5,000. “Our unique, historic Rumford Point Congregational Church looks forward to accomplishing the goal of returning the church’s steeple and bell tower to a healthy, safe landmark beacon for the community and all travelers passing through or returning home,” fundraising organizers said. “And, the joy of the bell ringing once more to herald its presence and the time of the Sunday service will echo up and down the valley.”
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Mahooscuc Land Trust hosts tree identification walk June 22
BETHEL— Mahoosuc Land Trust will host a tree identification walk from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 22, at Valentine Farm.\ Don’t know a balsam fir from a spruce tree? Do maples and oaks confuse you? If so, join Mike Richard, district forester on a walk
and learn some tips on identifying common tree species found in the area. For more information about this and other events, visit www.mahoosuc.org/ events-calendar or contact Barbara at barbara@ mahoosuc.org, 207-8243806
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