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features Educator of Presidential Proportions / 12 Robert Clark chose a career in education over finance and is making a difference at Husson University. The littlest teeth / 14 Faster access to pediatric dental care in the region is causing parents to smile. Making the grade / 20 Four outstanding area high schools share what makes their reading, writing, math, and science programs so successful. a vision of vinalhaven / 30 Photographer Kevin Kratka gives an up-close and personal perspective on the historic fishing community of Vinalhaven. A Piece of Maine: blue Hill / 38 Homegrown creativity and entrepreneurship make Blue Hill more than just a quaint coastal town. Maine college guide: 2012 / 46 A comprehensive list of Maine’s colleges and universities. A marvelous Marinade / 70 Melissa Kim proves cooking for one can be both easy and delicious.
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What’s Happening / 61 What to do in September. Metro sports / 68 UMaine Machias volleyball and field hockey in Skowhegan. Perspectives / 78 NESCom students show their vision of the world. savvy seniors / 81 Educational opportunities for every age.
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orget January 1. September, for me at least, is the real official start to a new year. I have always loved school, and the start of a new school year always meant one important thing—the start of field hockey season. Donning my maroon and white kilt each fall made me feel proud, powerful, and a part of something I desperately loved—my team. It’s true that when trying to decide between joining the soccer and field hockey teams in seventh grade, I chose field hockey because of the uniform. Plus you got to carry around this really weird-looking stick. Field hockey seemed more dangerous and exciting. I took to it like a fly to flypaper. So much has changed since the mid-1990s, when I was in high school. For one, field hockey players have to wear facemasks now, which isn’t a terrible idea. Do you know how much it hurts to get hit with a field hockey ball or a stick? A lot. Trust me. And the rules have changed as well. Which is also a good thing. My parents always came to watch my sister and me play field hockey, but they never really understood the rules. I can’t say I ever blamed them. When I was in high school, cell phones didn’t exist. Neither did the Internet. Facebook? That was a hard-covered book that came out at the end of the year with photos in it that you had all of your friends sign. Our classrooms had chalkboards, not computers, and no student was lucky enough to have a laptop! Heck, I got through four years of college without owning my own computer! (Disclaimer: I had very generous roommates). Cyberbullying was something robots did to each other and instead of email and texting, my friends and I passed handwritten notes. Remember floppy discs? I look back on my school days with fond memories—despite all that I was apparently lacking. My niece, who will be starting kindergarten this fall, is already obsessed with the iPad. She knows how to use all three of her television’s remote controls, while the rest of us stare at them with consternation. Instead of a baby journal, like the one my mother kept to write down milestones for my sister and me, my nieces share a blog where we post stories, photos, and videos for all to see. My niece doesn’t have a Facebook page yet, or a cell phone, or her own computer, but those things will come—eventually. Raising children and grandchildren these days is filled with all sorts of challenges our parents didn’t have to deal with. But change is as inevitable as the passage of time. We hope you enjoy our annual 2012 education issue. You might even learn a thing or two!
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fort Kent: The University of Maine at Fort Kent has taken steps to save the campus nearly $80,000 in heating costs next year by switching to a biomass fuel system. The UMFK Sports Center athletic complex and the school’s largest residence hall, The Lodge, are now being heated by locally-sourced, renewable biomass fuel in the form of wood pellets. It’s the first of two biomass systems that will convert more than 90% of the campus from foreign heating oil to wood pellets over the next two years. “Promoting renewable biomass fuels is an important economic development opportunity for northern Maine,” says UMFK president, Wilson G. Hess. “It is part of our broader vision for UMFK to model
sustainable economic and environmental practices.” The Sports Center and The Lodge together consume more than 37,000 gallons of #2 heating oil each year. UMFK is expecting to burn 270 tons of wood pellets for the same amount of heat. The school received a $500,000 Woodto-Energy grant through the State Department of Conservation last year to help fund the $858,000 project. This fall, UMFK and the local Community High School campus located adjacent to the college will break ground on the construction of a $3-million biomass heating system that will heat buildings at both schools. This project is expected to save the two schools more than $4 million in energy costs over the next 10 years.
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Students relax in front of The Lodge, UMFK’s largest residence hall.
Fireball in Bangor Bangor: Racing fans have something big to cheer about this month as the 2012 Fireball Run Adventurally crosses the finish line in Bangor! This event is a week-long, action-packed, 2,500mile adventure race that starts in Independence, Ohio and ends in the Queen City the last week of September. Forty teams of two drivers will snake through Ohio, New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire on their way to Maine. Along the way, the teams will compete in a larger-than-life scavenger hunt where they must solve several clues each day in order to navigate the route and earn points toward their final score. The Greater Bangor Convention and Visitors Bureau has put together its own team for the race. “Timber” Tina Scheer of the Great Maine Lumberjack Show and Carolann Ouellette, director of the Maine Office of Tourism, will be driving a Chevy Traverse donated by Quirk Auto. “When the executive producers of the race came
to Bangor for a site visit, we really tried to show off the community and the area,” says Kerri Tripp, executive director of the Bangor CVB. “Bangor really sold itself!” All of the proceeds for this annual event benefit the Fireball Run’s Race to Recover America’s Missing Children—the largest active recovery effort for missing and exploited children in the nation. The Maine team will ride in honor of Ayla Reynolds, the toddler from Waterville who went missing in December 2011. To date, the efforts funded by the event have assisted in the recovery of 38 missing children across the country.
Turning Brownfields Around Old Town & Dover-Foxcroft: Thanks to a grant program funded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, two organizations in our area have received funds to help clean up hazardous substances. The EPA’s Brownfields Program helps states, communities, and other stake-
holders to safely clean up and sustainably reuse brownfields—an area where use or redevelopment may be limited or restricted because of the potential presence of a hazardous substance. Grant money from this program helps communities revitalize these sites.
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Central Hall in Dover-Foxcroft circa 1966.
The City of Old Town has received three Brownfield Grants totaling $600,000. The city will clean up three parcels of land along Middle Street and Main Street. A variety of buildings, including a shoe factory and a coal-storage yard, stood on this property beginning in the 1850s. Between 1902 and 2009, it was the site of Old Town Canoe. The contaminants of concern in Old Town are related to historical construction and manufacturing practices. The Dover-Foxcroft Historical Society is another grant recipient. Their grant, totaling $200,000, will go toward the clean-up of Central Hall, which is located at 152 East Main Street. Mary Annis, president of the DoverFoxcroft Historical Society, has big plans for the historic building. “We’re going to make the second floor, which has a beautiful stage, balcony, and event center where there can be weddings, dances, plays, whatever,” she says. “We anticipate putting an adult day care center in on the first floor. It will be a safe place for people to bring their loved ones, if they have to go to work or take some respite. There’s a big need for it in the area.” www.bangormetro.com Bangor Metro / 7
biz buzz On the Move Maine Coast Memorial Hospital has welcomed two new providers to its medical staff. CHRISTINA SEED will be practicing family medicine at Coastal Health Center in Ellsworth, while her husband STEPHEN RUDA has joined the hospitalist program at Maine Coast Memorial Hospital. The couple previously worked at Sutter Coast Hospital in California and have recently moved to Maine. www.mainehospital.org WILLIAM H. CASSIDY has
been chosen as the interim president of Washington County Community College in Calais, filling the void left by retiring president Joyce Hedlund, until a new permanent replacement is hired. Cassidy served as the president of the college from 2003 to 2009 and is a Calais native. www.wccc.me.edu The College of the Atlantic in Bar Harbor has welcomed two new faculty members to their staff. SARAH HALL, who holds a PhD in Earth and Planetary Sciences, will be teaching geology. She previously worked as an assistant professor at McGill University in Montreal. JODI BAKER joins the college as the first full-time theater teacher and will offer an introductory course called Elements of Theatre. Baker has acted with numerous theater companies from New York to Los Angeles and has been a guest instructor at several New England colleges. www.coa.edu DENNIS DESILVEY, MD, is
now seeing patients at Blue Hill Cardiovascular Medicine, a physician practice of Blue Hill Memorial Hospital. He brings more than 40 years of experience to his new position and will see patients in both Blue Hill and Bucksport. www.bhmh.org Brewer’s Vacationland Inn has added two new managers to its team. LEEANNE HEWEY is the general manager, while 8 / Bangor Metro September 2012
her husband ALLAN HEWEY has been hired as the operations and facilities manager. www.vacationlandinn.com CHERYLE MONSON has joined Downeast Health Services as the client coordinator for Maine Coast Community Dental Clinic in Ellsworth. Monson has been engaged in patient-centered medical care for the past 14 years. www.downeasthealth.org JENNIFER ROPER has joined Camden
National Bank as vice president and director of marketing, communications, and research. Roper will be based in the main office in Camden and previously worked at John Hancock Financial Services in Boston. www.camdennational.com CHRISTINE DRABEK is the new execu-
tive director at Acadia Family Center, which provides resources for alcohol and drug abuse recovery for Mount Desert Island and the surrounding communities. Drabek has more than 15 years of experience in addiction treatment and previously worked in New York City. www.acadiafamilycenter.org The City of Ellsworth has hired two familiar faces as department heads. MICKI SUMPTER, executive director of the Ellsworth Area Chamber of Commerce, has been appointed to the post of economic development director and water superintendent LARRY WILSON has been promoted to the newly created public works director position. www.cityofellsworthme.org KATY LAWSON, FNP, is the newest family nurse practitioner at Mount Desert Island Hospital. As part of the hospital’s Care Management team, Lawson will split her time between off-site senior care and family medicine. A native of Southwest Harbor, she has been practicing in Bangor for the past three years. www.mdihospital.org BILL REED has been hired as the town
manager of Lincoln. Reed previously worked as the town manager of Veazie. www.lincolnmaine.org Coastal K9 Consulting, a dog training services company in Ellsworth, has
added TRACY SHAW to its staff. Shaw has 22 years of dog training experience and is the former director of the SPCA of Hancock County. Shaw is also the founder of the Animal Welfare Society’s dog training program in West Kennebunk. www.coastalk9consulting.com MEG FOURNIER has been named the manager and public arts coordinator of the Unity College Centre for the Performing Arts. Most recently, Fournier served as office manager and art instructor at Waterfall Arts. She is the co-founder and director of the Free Range Music Festival in Belfast as well as the founder and director of Roots & Tendrils, a multidisciplinary arts venue in Belfast. www.unity.edu
Grants BANGOR INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
has received a $4.9 million grant from the Department of Transportation. The funds will be used to renovate the general aviation apron, which is used for parking airplanes and will allow larger aircraft to fly into and out of the airport. www.flybangor.com The CITY OF BELFAST has been given a $500,000 grant through the Community Development Block Grant Downtown Revitalization program. The funds will be used to pay for streetscape and infrastructure improvements in the downtown area. www.cityofbelfast.org The DOVER-FOXCROFT HISTORICAL SOCIETY was awarded a grant totaling $200,000 from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to continue the clean-up of lead paint and asbestos in the renovation of Central Hall, which will allow community groups to continue to use the facility. www.pcedc.org The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded a $400,000 grant to the city of ROCKLAND so that property owners can find out if their lots are contaminated with hazardous materials. Property owners will be able to apply for money from the grant at the city’s community development office. www.ci.rockland.me.us
The INN OF ACADIA , LLC in Frenchville has been selected to receive a USDA Rural Energy for America Program Grant totaling $33,250. The funds will be used to upgrade the HVAC system of a building in Madawaska. www.rurdev. usda.gov
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The PISCATAQUIS COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL received a $31,250 grant from the federal Recreational Trail Grant Program administered by the Bureau of Parks and Lands of the Maine Department of Conservation. The funds will allow the Appalachian Mountain Club to develop a mountain bike trail in Shawtown near the club’s Medawisla Lodge. The 15.4-mile-long trail will be the first mountain bike trail in Piscataquis County. www.amcmaine.org
The FRIENDS OF MAINE CENTER in downtown Bangor received an award for Outstanding Volunteer Effort of the Year from the Maine Development Foundation’s Downtown Center for their efforts in securing support for the new Bangor arena. www.mdf.org
EASTERN MAINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE is the recipient of a $320,000
grant from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration, which will go toward funding the school’s Fine Woodworking and Cabinet Making program. www.emmc.edu
as a neoprene glove, recently earned the prestigious award of Best Product Concept at the National Hardware Show in Las Vegas. The Glovelite is the creation of Bangor-based inventor Dr. Paul Smith. www.glovelite.com
For the sixth year in a row, CARY MEDICAL CENTER in Caribou has received the Exceeding Patient Expectations Award from AVATAR International, a research and consulting company based in Florida. The hospital also received the Overall Best Performer Award and the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems Best Performer Award for
Nursing Communications. These awards are based on the results of patient surveys. www.carymedicalcenter.org BLUE HILL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL has received the 2012 VHA Leadership Award for Clinical Excellence from VHA Inc., a national health care network. The award is given annually to recognize organizations that achieve top performance on clinical core measures established and tracked by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. www.bhmh.org
Foxcroft Academy’s head of school ARNOLD SHOREY has been selected as Administrator of the Year by the Executive Board of the Maine Association of School Libraries. The annual award honors administrators who, through individual leadership and sustained effort, have made worthy contributions to the operations of effective school library media services within the educational program. www.foxcroftacademy.org
The HANCOCK COUNTY-BAR HARBOR AIRPORT will receive $304,461 from the U.S. Department of Transportation to help fund the design of their terminal building expansion project, which will double the size of the current terminal to 10,000 square feet. www.bhbairport.com
Awards MAINE COAST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL is
the recipient of the 2012 Maine EMS Trauma System Hospital of the Year award. The hospital was chosen by Maine EMS because of its commitment to high quality trauma care. www.mainehospital.org WILLIAM NICHOLS, EMT-Intermediate
of Steuben, was awarded a 2012 EMS Merit Award from Maine EMS. Nichols has been with Petit Manan Ambulance for over 30 years and also works as a CNA at Maine Coast Memorial Hospital. The merit award is given to those who have made an exceptional contribution to the EMS system at the local or regional level. www.maine.gov/dps/ems www.bangormetro.com Bangor Metro / 9
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6 4: The Maine Women’s Network recognized the following women at their recent Annual Celebration of Amazing Women and Annual Meeting in Camden: (from left) Jennifer Hogan, Judy Crosby, Carolyn Holman, Jane Dagley, and Lisa Ellis. 5: Gary Fortier, Albert Harmon, and Jesse Thomas at the Ellsworth Chamber Business After Hours hosted by Greenway Equipment Sales.
7 6: Tyler Smith and Barb Dalton at the Ellsworth Chamber Business After Hours hosted by Greenway Equipment Sales. 7: Jodi Hersey and Kerri Tripp at the opening of The Barrel Room at the Sea Dog in Bangor. 8: Cathy Planchart from Bar Harbor Bank & Trust stands with Maine Coast Memorial Hospital volunteers who were honored for their service: Margaret Edgecomb, Sandra DeWitt, Sylvia Allen, and Dianne Kelley.
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Educator of Presidential Proportions Robert Clark could have had any number of illustrious, high-powered careers. What he chose instead was to make a difference. By Naomi Graychase
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ob Clark, president of Husson University in Bangor, can tell you about his childhood in just eight words, “What a great, small-town, rural Maine opportunity.” Raised on a family farm in Albion, a tiny agricultural town that is best known now as the home of Johnny’s Selected Seeds, Clark envisioned a future off the farm. “Growing up on a farm, I kind of knew for myself that I didn’t want to be a farmer, per se, but I thought being an educator seemed like what I would find to do in life,” he says. His mother was a teacher, and the seeds of passion for education planted in Clark as a young boy have blossomed over the years into an illustrious career in academia. Clark parlayed his Lawrence High School education into not only one, but two, undergraduate degrees from the University of Maine in Orono. After college, Clark’s ROTC experience led him into the U.S. Army, where he served four years in West Germany. When he returned stateside, he joined the U.S. Army Reserves, where his 14 years of service included a stint during the first Gulf War as Director of the Pentagon’s Casualty Operations Center, for which he was awarded the Army’s Meritorious Service Medal. With a bachelor of arts degree in Spanish and a bachelor of science degree in Business Administration, and four years as a full-time commissioned officer under his belt, Clark then added an MBA from UMaine. With those credentials, Clark could have pursued a lucrative career that utilized his multi-lingualism or a highpowered career in business or finance. But he chose instead to devote himself to education. He owes that decision, in large part to Tricia, his wife of 30 years. “After I got my MBA, my first assignment was as a pension administrator at a bank in Portland,” Clark says. “I also ended up being an adjunct faculty member. I loved the opportunity to interact with students and share my knowledge. At one point, my wife said, ‘You know, you’re enjoying your part-time job more than your full-time job. There is so much fulfillment in seeing lives change through education. You ought to make it full-time.’ So, I went to earn a PhD in finance. It was clear to me that if I wanted to be in education, I should earn a terminal degree at the highest level.” Clark says he chose to study finance for his doctorate because he loved the
applied nature of numbers. “When I think of finance as a decisionmaking tool, it has all kinds of applications,” he says. “I enjoyed the investing world. I loved international finance, working with multiple currencies—I thought this would be an opportunity and a discipline that would be important to the future.” Rather than simply leveraging his love of finance and his formidable business skills to increase his own net worth, Clark became committed to increasing opportunities for others. “I had classmates in my doctoral program at Purdue University that went into the ‘Wall Street’ profession, and I can assure you that, at the time, their salary and compensation exceeded that of an educator,” Clark says. “But what I found in education was the real excitement of contributing to helping individuals transform their lives through education.” Clark’s academic awards and notable accomplishments are too numerous to list, but among the experiences of which he is most proud are his time as a Fulbright Scholar at the Norwegian School of Management and his five summers as a guest faculty member at the Business and Economics University in Vienna, Austria. “In Vienna, I was teaching transitional finance for Eastern Europe as the Berlin Wall came down. We had a whole new venture in Europe, and we were able to work with the brightest minds in Eastern Europe on risk and risk assessment in a global context,” says Clark. Despite the satisfaction he received from his work in international finance and his other domestic faculty posts in Vermont, Florida, and Indiana, Clark was gratified to return home to Maine in 2010, when he was appointed to the presidency of Husson University. “What really drew me back was the opportunity at Husson to make a difference,” Clark says. “About 82% of our students are Maine residents. The university makes a strong commitment to Maine in developing future leaders.” Among those future leaders is Clark’s youngest daughter, a third-year nursing student at Husson. Clark’s eldest daughter is an educator, like her father and her grandmother. “I believe education is the single most important element for economic development in Maine,” he says. “I think there is no other indicator that is stronger than the preparation of the work force.”
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The Littlest
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Parents shouldn’t wait until their children start losing their baby teeth before making a dentist appointment. The sooner your kids are introduced to the dentist, the more comfortable and relaxed they’ll be. By tom avila
14 / Bangor Metro September 2012
Photo: mike alden
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hile others in the Bangor area were heading out of town to escape the summer heat, Dr. Sheila Brijade, DDS/MS, was working overtime. The director of pediatric dentistry for Penobscot Community Health Care’s (PCHC) Dental Clinic, Brijade is also the associate director of the Lutheran Medical Center’s Pediatric Residency. While others were hitting the beach, Brijade was preparing for the July arrival of four new pediatric dental residents, which has now doubled the staff of residents at PCHC’s Dental Center. “Our patients won’t be waiting as long for restorative care,” says Brijade. “June or July, we had a wait time of six to eight weeks for most procedures. With the new residents, we have brought that time down considerably.” The faster access to pediatric dental care is something that will cause a lot of parents to smile, but perhaps not their children. For some kids, the very thought of a dental appointment can cause real anxiety. But it doesn’t have to be that way. There are a few steps that parents and guardians can take to reduce, if not eliminate, that fear of the dentist. Chief among them is to establish what is sometimes referred to as a “dental home,” a place
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where kids—and parents—feel comfortable and relaxed. “Going to the dentist is not easy, even for adults,” says Dr. Carey Fister, DMD, a pediatric dentist with her own practice in a bright, cheerful and very welcoming office in Brewer. The overall theme of the space is Disney’s Magic Kingdom, with representations of classic Disney characters popping up in all corners of the tastefully decorated examination rooms. There are even a pair of surprisingly familiar mouse ears on top of the waiting area’s television set. It’s a space clearly designed to put kids at ease, with a philosophy of practice designed to fill parents with confidence. “We encourage parents to be involved, to be our helpful observers,” says Fister. “Not all dentists feel comfortable having parents in the back room while they carry on treatment, but that’s something we do at our office. A lot of times we have a parent holding a kid’s hand, and I think that helps the child feel safe. It’s also a time for the parent to get to know me and see how I interact with the child and to build trust.” As is the case with the selection of a pediatrician, the element of trust between parents, doctor, and patient is critical, particularly when you consider how early children should be settling into their dental home. “The guidelines established by the American Academy of Pediatric Den16 / Bangor Metro September 2012
tistry actually correlate with guidelines put forward by the American Academy of Pediatrics,” explains Brijade. “Your child should begin seeing a dentist within six months of the eruption of the first tooth or by one year of age.” Why so early? Because even though children will eventually be losing those baby teeth, primary teeth play a critical role in setting the stage for the permanent teeth. It gives parents and dental professionals the opportunity to prevent the kind of issues and experiences that might cause a young person to see dentists in a negative light. It also provides parents with the chance to pick up some useful information. “When the first visit isn’t based in an emergency, it gives us the time to talk with the parents and educate them about diet, oral hygiene, growth and development, injury prevention, and things they might not know or be thinking about,” says Brijade. “The idea is to prevent things before they happen. According to Brijade, 14% of Maine kindergarteners have untreated tooth decay. One percent of kindergarteners need urgent dental care because of pain and infection. “It’s not uncommon when providing care under general anesthesia to have a child who needs 16 of their 20 teeth treated,” she says. “Preventing things from getting to that point allows kids to avoid infections, pain, missed days of school
and, in serious cases, a trip to the emergency room. It’s one of the reasons we’re actually developing, here at PCHC, a prenatal rotation so that we can talk with expectant parents.” Without question, parents and guardians play a significant role in their child’s dental health, whether it’s making sure teeth have been brushed, checking labels for the amount of sugar in their juice, or being there to offer their support during a dental appointment. All of which can make the prospect of selecting the right dentist a bit daunting, particularly for those adults for whom a trip to the dentist may not be their favorite thing to do either. Fister has a short list of what she considers to be key elements when selecting a pediatric dentist. Among her recommendations is that the office should believe in and maintain an enthusiastic, compassionate, and team-spirited approach. The dental practice should offer preventive and comprehensive care. It should be a child-oriented office that focuses on the child’s development level and, as is emphasized in Fister’s own practice, it should utilize skills that enhance child and parent acceptance and cooperation. Cooperation. Prevention. Education. Trust. A perfect formula for helping even the toughest of patients greet a trip to the dentist with a little confidence, and maybe even a smile.
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Dr. Sheila Brijade visits with a patient at Penobscot Community Health Center’s Dental Clinic.
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they don’t get enough. We’re not talking about weight loss here. We’re just talking about moving to keep illness at bay. Yes, I know, you already have a full plate, and here I am telling you to add something to it—movement. Don’t stop reading. When you’re this busy, you have to be clever, fitting activity into the nooks and crannies of your day. When the kids are involved with their activities and you have an hour or so to kill (and you aren’t making a mad dash to the grocery store to pick up the evening’s dinner), take a lap around the field or the rink. Take the stairs. Heck, if you’re near a playground, play! Look for opportunities to move. I’m guessing that other parents will join you. You don’t have to suddenly break into a full-on workout of jumping jacks, sit-ups,
If they see you remaining active in your adult years, chances are higher they’ll do the same thing. That’s a great legacy to give them. If the potential physical benefits of moving more aren’t enough to entice you, take a few moments and think back on your own childhood and the times you spent with your parents. Do your best memories involve them sitting behind the wheel of the car? If you’re anything like me, the memories that make me smile are the times we went to the beach and they actually got into the water to swim with us, or we went for a bike ride together, or even a surprise after-dark walk. Yes, I do remember them shuttling us to the Y to go swimming, but the time they actually came with us and got into the water? That one is seared into my brain.
Between work, the kids’ schedules, and trying to keep a household running, juggling everything can get a little overwhelming, with too few hours in a day. push-ups, and lunges (although if you do, that’s cool, too). Just get up and move. Supporting your children (or grandchildren) in all their activities is a fantastic gift to give them. An even bigger gift is modeling healthy behavior. That’s something that will last their entire lives, and maybe even make their lives—and yours, as well—healthier and longer. As you likely have noticed, your kids notice what you do far more than what you say.
So give your kids a double-whammy gift this fall, even as you’re getting serious and back into a regular routine; have some fun. Move with them. Get up and do things. They’ll thank you for it now, and also later, when they are adults, moving with their own children. Wendy Watkins is a personal trainer and lifestyle coach at Bangor-Brewer Athletic Club in Brewer.
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John S. Emerson and Melville MacKay in the halls of John Bapst Memorial High School.
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ing the Grade For our annual education issue, we took a look at the Maine Educational Assessment scores for all of the high schools in the Bangor Metro area—and there were a lot of them! We decided to feature four high schools whose students scored particularly well in each of the test’s four categories: reading, writing, math, and science. We asked the teachers what made their programs so successful, and here is what they told us. By Melanie Brooks
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John Bapst Memorial High School: Reading Every desk in John S. Emerson’s classroom at John Bapst holds a Webster’s New World Dictionary, just waiting for the inquiring minds of his students to crack the spine. Reminiscent of a private school from the early 20th century, the room is lined with blackboards, and much-used reference books clamor for shelf space. The requisite American flag and globe sit off in a corner, while a desk and a podium take center stage at the front of the room. The worn wood floors are gleaming and cast a warm glow, even on the coldest winter days. But there are computers, too, and a television and sound system. File cabinets are covered with magnetic words just waiting to inspire a student to move them around. Emerson is a veteran teacher at John Bapst—he’s been there for 25 years—and is the head of the English department. The small, publicly funded private school in Bangor (there are currently 458 students enrolled) was founded in 1928. Once led by nuns and brothers, the school has been a college preparatory school since 1980. The school’s curriculum is rigorous and boasts 98% annual college enrollment, 16 Advanced Placement classes, and a majority of faculty members with advanced degrees. “We accept more than 90% of applicants each year,” says Melville MacKay, head of school. New students may seem average before they walk through the doors on their first day of school, but MacKay says that all of them exceed expectations by the time they graduate. “On average, our graduates are able to read and write better www.bangormetro.com Bangor Metro / 21
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“Kids who write well are readers.” And active faculty members make good teachers. Professional development and participation in organizations outside of John Bapst, and outside of Maine, are important to the leadership at John Bapst. MacKay and Emerson lead by example. MacKay is the chair of the SAT Literature Test Development Committee, a question leader and workshop consultant for AP English Literature, and president of the Maine Association of Independent Schools. Emerson is the immediate past president and current treasurer for the Maine Council for English Language Arts and is a member of the Maine Humanities Council and the National Council of Teachers of English. “We are about more than just teaching inside the classroom,” he says. And it shows.
Washburn District High School: Writing Ten miles west of Caribou in Aroostook County sits the small town of Wash-
burn. With only 117 high school students enrolled from Washburn, Perham, and Wade, Washburn Regional High School is tiny. But oftentimes, great things come in small packages. “We have small classes, great kids, and supportive parents,” says Ron Ericson, who has worked as a teacher and now an administrator at the school for 39 years. “Our kids have a tradition of doing well in school and we have a great staff that works with them.” And one of the most integral staff members is the head of the English department—April Flagg. She teaches Freshman English, as well as Honors English for juniors and seniors. “I love to learn,” Flagg says, who recently earned her master’s in educational leadership from the University of Maine. “I tell my kids how important education is, and I show them by being an example. I want the kids to see that I practice what I preach.” Flagg works with a small but tight-knit team on creating the curriculum for the
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than first year students at many colleges and universities,” Emerson says. “We want them to be good students, not just good students from Maine.” And they are. According to the Washington Post’s annual High School Challenge, John Bapst is ranked 47 out of 278 schools in the northeast region, which includes New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New England. It’s the top-ranked school in Maine. The English department offers two Advanced Placement (AP) classes—Literature and Composition for juniors and Language and Composition for seniors. Three out of five students at John Bapst take these AP English courses, and 121 of them took the AP exam last June. “All of our English teachers are trained to teach AP courses, even if it’s not a part of their course assignments,” MacKay says. As well as being the head of school, MacKay also teaches AP English. Reading and writing are equally important at John Bapst. “Students here are always reading a novel, a play, poems, short stories, or essays,” Emerson says.
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feature story high school English department, including teacher Robin Thurston and librarian Londa Brown. Brown teaches the school’s SAT prep course, while Thurston tackles the other teaching duties for sophomores and non-honors juniors and seniors. “These two women are an incredibly important part of how successful our writing program is,” Flagg says. Success is not something Flagg takes lightly. A self-described no-nonsense kind of teacher, Flagg makes her Freshman English students work incredibly hard to build a foundation for the rest of their high school career. “College was hard for me the first couple of years because I didn’t have a good foundation,”
Flagg says. “I don’t want that to happen to my kids.” A part of that foundation is teaching grammar, something many other high schools in Maine no longer teach. “English professors at the University of Maine at Presque Isle can tell which students are from Washburn High School, because their grammar is so outstanding,” Flagg says. Washburn High School doesn’t have an Advanced Placement classes to boast of, but that doesn’t phase Flagg in the least. And, according to their Maine Educational Assessment scores, it doesn’t seem to matter when it comes to writing. “I have a very structured approach to teaching,” Flagg says. “You don’t get the
great scores we get without structure. We show them what is going to be expected of them beyond high school—in college— and I am always reaching out to college professors to figure out what skills incoming students are lacking and teach to those weaknesses.” As any English teacher will tell you, good writers are good readers, and Flagg’s students do plenty of both. “The level of literature kids are exposed to will affect the way they think,” she says. “Kids have to be introduced to classics. The language they read is reflected in the language they write.” And write they do—every day. From homework to in-class stream of consciousness assignments, Washburn
“You don’t get the great scores we get without structure. We show them what is going to be expected of them beyond high school.” —April Flagg
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Students studying together at MSSM in Limestone.
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students put pen to paper on a daily basis. They also take part in discussions on the books they are reading in a closed Facebook group, facilitated by Flagg. “We need to reach students where they are to engage them,” Flagg says. “Facebook is where they are anyway! It’s a way to get them involved in learning and thinking when they’re not in school. Change is inevitable in education. It’s whether or not you’re willing to move with the change that will predict the success of your students.”
Maine School of Science and Mathematics: Math Pete Pedersen, the head of the mathematics department at the Maine School of Science and Mathematics in Limestone, spent his summer vacation in school. The veteran teacher will be earning his master’s degree in mathematics over the course of three intensive summer sessions at the University of New Hampshire. “The program is designed to be a problem solving approach for educators,” Pedersen says. “It’s very intense and very hard.” As one of the only teachers at MSSM without an advanced degree, Pedersen was encouraged to go back to school by MSSM’s executive director, Luke Shorty. “He’s been my main cheerleader since I’ve been at UNH,” Pedersen says. On paper, Pedersen’s credentials speak for themselves. The 58-year-old has spent the last 35 years teaching math. He spent the first 25 years of his career teaching on Vinalhaven and the last 10 teaching at MSSM. He’s also been the calculus mentor for the State of Maine for the past decade, working with calculus teachers from across the state on teaching techniques through the college board. As the selfless head of the department at MSSM, he lets his fellow teachers take first pick of what they would like to teach each year. “I teach what everyone else doesn’t want to teach,” he says, which includes calculus, Advanced Placement calculus and statistics, and first-year geometry. “Many of my folks enjoy teaching the upper level math courses. But I really enjoy teaching the lower levels, working with students who have a lust for learning early on and helping them through the program over the course of their four years here. My
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goal is for my students to end their time with me with college credit.” And through the school’s new program with the University of Maine in Presque Isle, they can earn college credit for the following classes: differential equations, linear algebra, and multi-variable calculus. “Almost all of the students graduating from MSSM go on to college the next year,” says Shorty. “I believe the percentage is 99.5%.” Many of the students who attend MSSM are gifted and talented—but a lot of them, Pedersen says, are just looking for a school where they will be challenged by teachers that will go the extra mile.
Hampden Academy: Science The new Hampden Academy is a sight to behold. At the end of July, when this piece was written, administrators were opening the school for public tours. The building is fresh, bright, and shiny—and a far cry from the old school building. The citizens of Hampden take great pride in their school, and voted to allot an extra $6 million in funds not covered by the federal government for certain aspects of the new high school. The town decided to use alternative energy to run the building. They also voted for a large gym, a performing arts center that will seat the entire student body of 750, as well as the
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“We find where the student is at and we put them into the classes where they are able to work most efficiently and successfully.”
“A lot of the kids are interested in learning but may never get to one of our upper level math courses. But they all leave with a great foundation. What I admire about MSSM is that there is a standard of excellence, and the students know that there is a minimum standard that they must meet.” Believe it or not, not every one of the 110 students that attends MSSM loves math and science. The teachers and administration take a flexible approach to each student’s learning and helps them find the best classes for success. “We find where the student is at and we put them into the classes where they are able to work most efficiently and successfully,” Pedersen says. Success is important to Pedersen, and it’s not always easy for the veteran teacher to achieve. The hardest part of his job is trying to get his math students to be able to communicate what they learn. “Many of my students have been taught how to compute; how to read a problem and come up with the answer,” he says. “But that’s not what it’s all about. Once a student can convey what they have learned, I know that they really understand it.” Many of Pedersen’s students have a hard time realizing how the problems they do in their math classes will correlate to life outside of school. “I teach them how to be thinkers—how to follow a sequence on how to solve a problem,” he says. “Math gives students the ability to raise their mentality in problem solving. That will help them forever in their lives, no matter the circumstances.”
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teachers and staff, and for science classrooms that match national standards. In the new school, all of the science classrooms are located in the same wing. As part of bringing the classrooms up to national standards, the classrooms are large—making them safe and free from overcrowding. The classroom space and lab space are clearly separated, making it easy for students and teachers to move around. “We were pretty crowded in the old school,” says Dick Balentine, head of the science department. Keeping the class sizes small—to about 16 students—also helps minimize accidents. After 36 years of teaching in the district, Balentine knows a thing or two about teaching students about science. “Students will rise to the expectations you set,” he says. “If students believe you sincerely care about them, they will go the extra mile.” A big part of the success of the science department is that there has always been a veteran core of teachers mixed with younger, newer teachers who aren’t afraid to share in the workload. New 28 / Bangor Metro September 2012
teachers don’t have to teach the classes who require more prep work than those that have been there for years—creating a fair balance of power. “We don’t want newer teachers to become overwhelmed,” Balentine says. That philosophy of caring about their students and mentoring new teachers is at the core of what makes Hampden Academy’s science department stand out from other schools. “The intangible thing about education is the personal relationship between teacher and student,” Balentine says. “We have a department that shares with each other and strives to make connections with these kids.” Balentine, a graduate of the University of Maine, teaches all three sections of Advance Placement Biology at Hampden Academy. “Our kids are willing to challenge themselves,” he says. “Most schools have only one section of AP bio—and we have three.” Students who make the commitment to take the AP courses at Hampden Academy also have to make the commitment to sit for the challenging
AP exam. “We have a culture here of high expectations,” Balentine says. “Some students cram six years of science courses into four years of high school by doubling up. Some even take virtual high school classes on topics we don’t yet offer—like genetics.” Each student who walks through the doors of Hampden Academy this fall will be given an iPad as part of a new one-toone program. Teachers are being trained on how to use the devices in the classrooms. Some examples include being able to use the camera to take photos and videos in the field for collection purposes, the ability to take advantage of aps that will allow students to view cells and DNA in 3D, and using the iPads to take online quizzes whose results could be assessed immediately. Technology is always changing— especially in the field of science. Staying abreast with the changes will help these students better prepare for their future— which looks as bright and shiny as the new Hampden Academy High School.
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Chuck Williams, pictured above with his boat, the Adarianna, has been lobstering his entire life.
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tifies the long field sloping gently upward toward the summit as the Morse Farm, donated to the town of Blue Hill in 1977 by Ruth Hayes for conservation purposes. The entire top of the hill is managed by the Blue Hill Heritage Trust, which identifies it as “Blue Hill Mountain”—in terms of redundancy, a cousin to “ATM machine” and “please RSVP.” The appellation is one of many contradictory things about this
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upthrust of land and the town at its base that shares its name. You can see it from a long ways offâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; Blue Hill is the highest point on the coast between the Camden Hills and Acadia. The town, likewise, occupies a spot in the tourist economy somewhere between the ocean-oriented midcoast area and the mega-destination of Bar Harbor and Mount Desert Island. Smaller than either of those communities, Blue Hill has carved out a niche as a center for the arts and an attractive getaway for visitors looking for a quieter Maine Coast experience. But despite its quaint appearance, Blue Hill isn't just another lovely Maine Coast town. To be sure, it's a place of great natural beauty whose residents are dedicated to keeping it so. But it's also a place of homegrown creativity and entrepreneurship, with a surprising and growing international reputation.
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History The area around Blue Hill Falls was occupied by the mysterious "Red Paint People," so named because they used red ochre in their burial sites between 4,000 and 5,000 years ago. Little is known about this vanished civilization, which thrived in present-day Atlantic Canada and may have been a nomadic culture based on fishing. The Penobscot Indians also fished the bay, hunted, and gathered shellfish and blueberries in the years prior to the arrival of Europeans. Blue Hill was sighted by numerous early explorers, such as Estevan Gomez and Samuel de Champlain, and possibly by John Cabot on his ill-fated voyage of 1498. In April of 1762, 10 years after the province of Maine became part of the Massachusetts Commonwealth, two men from Andover, Massachusetts sailed up Blue Hill Bay, a long finger of ocean protected from the swells of the open sea. Their names were Joseph Wood and John Roundy. They landed near Blue Hill Falls on the bay's western shore, where a large salt pond fills and empties on each tide, and built two log cabins. That winter they went back to Massachusetts, but returned the following year, each bringing a wife and six children. Other settlers from the Andover area soon followed. Some of them gravitated toward the shallow, nearly enclosed harbor at the head of the bay, where the center of town is today, but the early town was cen-
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tered on the Salt Pond and its two outlets. The town was called North Andover until 1767, when settlers at the first town meeting voted to name the town New Port. The name Blue Hill, alternately spelled as one word: “Bluehill,” was first used in 1778; the town's charter, enacted on January 30, 1789, identifies it as Blue Hill. Among the earliest establishments were the Baptist Church, built in 1817 and 40 / Bangor Metro September 2012
still standing, with some modifications, today; and Blue Hill Academy, which later became George Stevens Academy. The Academy was established by an act of the Massachusetts legislature in 1803. East Blue Hill was settled in 1782 and eventually became the site of a granite quarry, several shipyards, and a steamboat wharf. The town is still informally divided into these three early communities:
South Blue Hill or Blue Hill Falls, Blue Hill proper, and East Blue Hill. For more than a century, a fourth community thrived on Long Island, the large wooded island that divides upper Blue Hill Bay neatly in half. In her 1953 history of the town, Head of the Bay, Blue Hill native Annie L. Clough reports that in the latter half of the 19th century, Long Island had a school for more than 30 children. Today, the island has no year-round residents, but some summer camps remain. Acadia National Park has an easement on a large part of the island which allows traditional uses, such as fishing and camping. The tidal waters rushing in and out of the salt pond provided the energy for the town's first sawmill, built in 1765, a scant three years after the first settlement. Over the ensuing decades, lumber was the mainstay of Blue Hill's economy. Ships came from Boston and farther away each summer to haul lumber from the surrounding woods. Other important early industries included shipbuilding, granite quarrying, and copper mining. A copper mine on the appropriately named “Mines Road” was active into the 1970s. The era of the steamboat, which lasted from the late 1880s to the early 1930s, connected Blue Hill to the rest of the
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MORE THAN A TOURIST TOWN Walking down Main Street in Blue Hill, you would never know that this was a sleepy little village in the 1960s, centered on a post office, hardware stores, pharmacy, department store, and two family-owned grocery stores. One of the grocery stores, Merrill & Hinckley's, remains, as do two gas and service stations in the center of town. But there's a gift shop where the old pharmacy was, the hardware store is now a real estate office, and art galleries proliferate. Cars with out-of-state plates line the street in summer, and there are any number of places to eat, for any budget. Blue Hill is a town that cares about its appearance. A large field with a view of the harbor is protected by an easement held by Blue Hill Heritage Trust. The town park, on a small peninsula near the hospital and fire station, is another natural gem. A field slopes down to the water and a small stage hosts outdoor performances from May to October. A rock compass, whose center is an old stone mill wheel, looks out at granite pillars marking the four compass directions at distances of 30 to 70 paces. A high stone ledge has provided a jumping-off place at high tide for generations of kids. Kurt Stoll is the executive director of
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Incorporated as a City: 1789 Population: 2,686 Mil rate: 6.9 Median age: 44.7 Median household income: $42.245 Education: Blue Hill Consolidated School The Bay School George Stevens Academy Major employers: • Blue Hill Memorial Hospital • Tradewinds Major natural resources: Blue Hill Bay, Blue Hill Falls, Blue Hill Mountain
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Hill Memorial Hospital, a 25-bed critical access hospital offering primary care and selected specialty health care services. The hospital was incorporated in 1924 and has been at its present location since 1930, where it has undergone several expansions. Now affiliated with Eastern Maine Healthcare Systems, the hospital employs 373 local and nearby residents. A helicopter landing pad next to the firehouse provides Life Flight access. Much of the business activity has moved from the center of town out to South Street and the Mines Road, which had no commercial activity 40 years ago. The Tradewinds shopping center, anchored by a Hannaford-affiliated grocery store, dominates the corner at the top of Tenney Hill, a mile out of town. The local bar moved from downtown to its present location on the Mines Road several years ago.
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the Blue Hill Peninsula Chamber of Commerce. Though the recession of 2008 hit tourist towns hard up and down the coast, he's seeing strong signs of recovery. “It's picking up,” he says. “I hear it from everywhere. Last year was the best year in a while, and this year is even better. We started to come back in 2010, but last year was the first year you could confirm it, because it was steady.” Though Blue Hill lives somewhat in the shadow of Bar Harbor, Stoll says it attracts a different type of tourist. No cruise ships sail into Blue Hill Bay, for instance. And while Bar Harbor virtually closes down in the winter, Blue Hill maintains something of a year-round economy. It's the regional hub for the smaller towns on the peninsula: Sedgwick, Brooklin, Brooksville, Penobscot, and the island communities of Deer Isle and Stonington. Of the 268 members of the Chamber of Commerce, 168 are in Blue Hill. It's not just the tourist economy that's recovering. “Realtors have been able to sell a few houses, at both ends of the scale,” Stoll says. “There's money around.” The largest employer in town is Blue
chicken coop owned by Noel Stookey ("Paul" of the folk group Peter, Paul, and Mary) and still broadcasting from the top of Blue Hill, the non-commercial station reaches audiences from Cherryfield to Bangor to Damariscotta. The studio has moved to nearby Orland, but the station is still associated with Blue Hill, and has received national accolades and a growing membership and audience, both over the air and online. Another thriving homegrown business is the Blue Hill Co-op, which started as an informal buyers' club operated out of members' houses and barns in 1974 and now runs a store and a café that has become a local gathering place. The coop boasts 1,000 member-owners. Located at the east end of town, at the bottom of the hill where the road from East Blue Hill meets the road from Ellsworth, it's open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., seven days a week. “The impetus at the start was to bring things to the area that people couldn't get locally – not just organic foods, but stuff people could get cheaper by buying in bulk,” says Mark Deeny, the co-op's manager. “The co-op structure helps spread the cost and the risk to all the members involved. We've seen steady growth in tandem with the slow, steady acceptance and popularity of natural foods. People care about what's in their food, and what's not in their food.” The co-op provides about 25 yearround jobs. “It's really satisfying to provide not only jobs for the community, but also a hub and a meeting place,” Deeny says. Blue Hill's international connections
might surprise the first-time visitor. The town has attracted world-renowned artists for more than a century, as well as a few famous writers. Since 1922, Blue Hill has been home to one of the premier chamber music schools in the world, Kneisel Hall, founded by Franz Kneisel, concertmaster of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Its school and festival season bring talented young musicians and their mentors to Blue Hill from all over the world. This year's musicians hail from the U.S., Armenia, Canada, China, Korea, Israel, and New Zealand. Performances by young musicians and professionals are held throughout the summer and into September. Kneisel Hall also has a program for Maine students. But Blue Hill isn't all about the arts. Some high-end science goes on here as well. Among the art galleries and gift shops along Main Street is the headquarters of the Marine Environmental Research Institute (MERI). Founded in 1990 by marine toxicologist Susan Shaw, MERI conducts ongoing research into the effects of human-produced chemicals on marine life, particularly marine mammals. Shaw is widely known for her work showing that chemicals in flame retardants are affecting marine life throughout the world. A Fulbright Scholar with dual degrees from Columbia University in film and public health/environmental health sciences, Shaw teamed with famed photographer Ansel Adams to publish Overexposure, a book on the hazards of photographic chemicals, in 1983. She is a professor in the Department of Environ-
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No story on Blue Hill would be complete without mention of the Blue Hill Fair, arguably the highlight of Maine's country fair circuit. The traditional agricultural fair runs for four days every Labor Day weekend, and features such events as sheepdog trials, horse and oxen pulling, harness racing, livestock and produce contests, as well as a modern midway, fireworks, carnival rides, and food. For Blue Hill residents, it's often a chance to see neighbors and old friends who otherwise keep to themselves, because everybody goes to the fair. Watching the fireworks from the side of "the mountain" is a Blue Hill tradition. Launched in 1891, the Fair became famous in the 1950s when it was featured in E.B. White's classic children's book Charlotte's Web. Never one to draw attention to himself or his neighbors, White, who spent the latter part of his life on his farm in neighboring Brooklin, in many ways typifies this accomplished yet low-key place. It's only quiet until you start listening.
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Highlighted programs: nursing, education Contact: 207-834-7500 • www.umfk.edu Name: University of Maine Incorporated: 1865 Location: Orono Population: 11,000 Degrees offered: Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD Tuition/Room & Board: $19,732 Male to female ratio: 1:1 Highlighted programs: engineering, forestry, marine sciences, innovation enginnering, honors Contact: 207-581-1110 • www.umaine.edu Name: University of Maine at Augusta Incorporated: 1965 Location: Augusta and Bangor Population: 5,074 Degrees offered: Certificates, Associate’s, Bachelor’s Tuition: $6,510 Male to female ratio: 1:2 Highlighted programs: dental hygiene, mental health and human services, business, computer information systems, vet tech, justice studies Contact: 877-UMA-1234 • www.uma.edu
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Name: University of Maine at Farmington Incorporated: 1864 Location: Farmington Population: 2,000 Degrees offered: Bachelor’s, Master’s in Education Tuition/Room & Board: $17,591 Male to female ratio: 1:2 Highlighted programs: teacher education, creative writing, pre-professional, create your own major Contact: 207-778-7050 • www.farmington.edu
Name: University of Maine at Fort Kent Incorporated: 1878 Location: Fort Kent Population: 1,109 Degrees offered: Associate’s, Bachelor’s Tuition/Room & Board: $16,625 Male to female ratio: 1:2
Name: University of Maine at Machias Incorporated: 1909 Location: Machias Population: 863 Degrees offered: Associate’s, Bachelor’s Tuition/Room & Board: $15,380 Male to female ratio: 1:2 Highlighted programs: marine biology, psychology and community studies, environmental studies, environmental recreation and tourism management, book arts Contact: 207-255-1200 • www.machias.edu Name: University of Maine at Presque Isle Incorporated: 1903 Location: Presque Isle Population: 1,434 Degrees offered: Associate’s, Bachelor’s Tuition/Room & Board: $13,376 Male to female ratio: 1:2 Highlighted programs: environmental studies, criminal justice, social work, education Contact: 207-768-9400 • www.umpi.edu Name: University of Southern Maine Incorporated: 1878 Location: Portland, Gorham, Lewiston-Auburn Population: 9,300 Degrees offered: Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD Tuition/Room & Board: $18,187 Male to female ratio: 1:1.4 Highlighted programs: nursing, engineering, sport management, tourism and hospitality, law Contact: 800-800-4USM www.usm.maine.edu
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Name: Eastern Maine Community College Incorporated: 1966 Location: Bangor Population: 2,327 Degrees offered: Diplomas, Certificates, Associate’s Tuition/Room & Board: $9,460 Male to female ratio: 1:1 Highlighted programs: technical, career, transfer education Contact: 207-974-4600 • www.emcc.edu Name: Kennebec Valley Community College Incorporated: 1969 Location: Fairfield Population: 2,529 Degrees offered: Diplomas, Certificates, Associate’s
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Name: Northern Maine Community College Incorporated: 1961 Location: Presque Isle Population: 1,156 Degrees offered: Certificates, Associate’s Tuition/Room & Board: $9,040 Male to female ratio: 1:1 Highlighted programs: technical, career, transfer education Contact: 207-768-2700 • www.nmcc.edu
Name: Southern Maine Community College Incorporated: 1946 Location: Portland Population: 7,482 Degrees offered: Certificates, Associate’s Tuition/Room & Board: $10,860 Male to female ratio: 1:1 Highlighted programs: technical, career, transfer education Contact: 207-741-5500 • www.smccme.edu
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MaineCollegeGuide: 2011 Highlighted programs: technical, career, transfer education Contact: 207-454-1000 • www.wccc.me.edu Name: York County Community College Incorporated: 1994 Location: Wells Population: 1,631 Degrees offered: Certificates, Associate’s Tuition: $2,580 Male to female ratio: 1:1.5 Highlighted programs: technical, career, transfer education Contact: 207-646-9282 • www.ycc.edu
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Name: Beal College Incorporated: 1891 Location: Bangor Population: 500 Degrees offered: Diplomas, Certificates, Associate’s Tuition: $7,080 Male to female ratio: 1:4 Highlighted programs: criminal justice, medical assisting, substance abuse counseling, business management, early childhood Contact: 207-947-4591 • www.bealcollege.edu Name: Bowdoin College Incorporated: 1794 Location: Brunswick Population: 1,755 Degrees offered: Bachelor’s Tuition/Room & Board: $56,128
Male to female ratio: 1:1 Highlighted programs: government, economics, history, biology, environmental studies Contact: 207-725-3100 • www.bowdoin.edu Name: Colby College Incorporated: 1813 Location: Waterville Population: 1,825 Degrees offered: Bachelor’s Tuition/Room & Board: $53,800 Male to female ratio: 1:1 Highlighted programs: humanities, environmental studies, visual arts Contact: 207-859-4828 • www.colby.edu Name: College of the Atlantic Incorporated: 1969 Location: Bar Harbor Population: 350 Degrees offered: Bachelor’s, Master’s Tuition/Room & Board: $46,959 Male to female ratio: 1:2 Highlighted programs: human ecology,
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n average, college graduates make 84% more money over a lifetime than those with just a high school diploma. But just because you graduate from college doesn’t mean you’ll earn the big bucks. It should be no surprise that what you study has a lot to do with the wages you’ll earn upon graduation. This study was conducted by the Georgetown University Center on Education. The authors have taken 171 undergraduate majors and filtered them into 15 categories This data not only covers recent graduates, but all workers with bachelor’s degrees in the United States.
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Computers & Mathematics..............5.1% Arts........................................ 4.6% Biology & Life Science............... 3.5% Law & Public Policy......... 2.3% Physical Sciences............. 2.8% Agricultural & Natural Resources....................... 1.6% Industrial Arts & Consumer Services..... 1.6%
Median earnings with a bachelor’s degree / graduate degree Engineering: $75,000 / $99,000 Computers & Mathematics: $70,000 / $89,000 Business: $60,000 / $80,000 Health: $60,000 / $80,000 Physical Sciences: $59,000 / $90,000 Social Science: $55,000 / $85,000 Agricultural & Natural Resources: $50,000 / $70,000 Biology & Life Science: $50,000 / $85,000 52 / Bangor Metro September 2012
Communications & Journalism: $50,000 / $62,000 Industrial Arts & Consumer Services: $50,000 / $65,000 Law & Public Policy: $50,000 / $70,000 Humanities & Liberal Arts: $47,000 / $65,000 Arts: $44,000 / $55,000 Education: $42,000 / $57,000 Psychology & Social Work: $42,000 / 60,000
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Name: Grace Evangelical College and Seminary Incorporated: 2001 Location: Bangor Degrees offered: Certificates, Associate’s, Bachelor’s, Master’s Tuition: $6,000 Male to female ratio: 2.5:1 Highlighted programs: ministry, biblical studies, theology, biblical languages Contact: 207-947-1665 • www.gecs.us Name: Heartwood College of Art Incorporated: 1993 Location: Kennebunk Population: 60 Degrees offered: Certificates, Associate’s, Bachelor’s, Master’s Tuition: $10,400 Male to female ratio: 1:2 Highlighted programs: fine arts, design and crafts, photography, surface design Contact: 207-985-0985 www.heartwoodcollegeofart.org
Name: Husson University Incorporated: 1898 Location: Bangor Population: 3,090 Degrees offered: Certificates, Associate’s, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctorate Tuition/Room & Board: $22,563 Male to female ratio: 1:1.5 Highlighted programs: business, education, health, humanities, pharmacy, science, legal studies, counseling Contact: 207-941-7000 • www.husson.edu Name: Kaplan University Incorporated: 1977 Location: South Portland, Lewiston, Augusta Population: 1,000 Degrees offered: Associate’s, Bachelor’s Tuition: $20,700 Male to female ratio: 1:4 Highlighted programs: medical assisting, business administration, accounting, paralegal
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Certification Tuition/Room & Board: $9,000 Male to female ratio: 10:1 Highlighted programs: public safety, law enforcement, corrections Contact: 207-877-8000 • www.maine.gov Name: Maine Maritime Academy Incorporated: 1941 Location: Castine Population: 917 Degrees offered: Associate’s, Bachelor’s, Master’s Tuition/Room & Board: $18,800 Male to female ratio: 5:1 Highlighted programs: marine transportaion, marine and power engineering operations and technology, marine science and biology, international business, global logistics, maritime management Contact: 800-464-6565 www.mainemaritime.edu
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Name: Maine Media College Incorporated: 1973 Location: Rockport Population: 35 Degrees offered: Certificates, Master’s in Fine Arts Tuition/Room & Board: $28,500 Male to female ratio: 1:1 Highlighted programs: photography, filmmaking, multimedia Contact: 207-236-8581 www.mainemedia.edu
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Name: New England Bible College Incorporated: 1980 Location: South Portland Population: 60 Degrees offered: Certificates, Associate’s, Bachelor’s Tuition/Room & Board: $26,500 Male to female ratio: 2:1 Highlighted programs: Bible education Contact: 866-529-6322 • www.nebc.edu
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Name: New England School of Communications Incorporated: 1981 Location: Bangor Population: 500 Degrees offered: Bachelor’s Tuition/Room & Board: $20,267 Male to female ratio: 3:1 Highlighted programs: audio engineering, web media, video production, journalism, marketing communications, radio broadcasting, entertainment production, live sound technology Contact: 888-877-1876 • www.nescom.edu Name: Saint Joseph’s College Incorporated: 1915 Location: Standish Population: 1,018 Degrees offered: Associate’s, Bachelor’s, Master’s Tuition/Room & Board: $40,400 Male to female ratio: 1:2 Highlighted programs: business, criminal justice, education, special education, environmental studies, exercise science, marine science, nursing Contact: 207-893-7746 • www.sjcme.edu
Name: Southern New Hampshire University —Maine Center for Continuing Education Incorporated: 1967 Location: Brunswick Population: 460 Degrees offered: Certificates, Associate’s, Bachelor’s, Master’s Tuition: $8,748 Highlighted programs: business, technical management, psychology Contact: 800-427-9238 • www.snhu.com
Do you live in a Maine town with school choice? If so, your son or daughter may be able to attend high school at Washington Academy for FREE Thousands of Maine students are eligible to attend Washington Academy for free. It all starts with seeing if you’re from a “sending town” at www.washingtonacademy.org. Those who apply and are accepted into our Maine Scholars program will have their tuition covered by their hometown, and their room and board paid for by WA. This is an opportunity to attend high school in a challenging and supportive environment. As a WA student, your child can take advantage of the expansion of WA’s science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) offerings, including Robotics, Engineering Technologies, and Honors Discrete Mathematics. Students can also take classes in Coastal Ecology, Boat Building and Marine Technologies, and others—even become a Maine Guide through our Ecotourism Program—and graduate from high school ready to go, whether it’s to work or college. Motivated students can take part in WA’s early college program— including University courses taught on campus at WA, University classes taught at the local UMaine campus, and AP courses. All students benefit from WA’s international campus with students from over 15 countries. Add to that small class sizes, full athletic and extracurricular offerings, excellent teachers, and a caring community, and it equals a life-changing education. For your son, daughter, or grandchild, it may even be free! Call our admissions office at (207)2558301 x209 for more information.
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Name: Thomas College Incorporated: 1894 Location: Waterville Population: 984 Degrees offered: Associate’s, Bachelor’s, Master’s Tuition/Room & Board: $31,940 Male to female ratio: 1:1 Highlighted programs: accounting, computer science, business, education, criminal justice Contact: 207-859-1111 • www.thomas.edu
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MaineCollegeGuide: 2011 Name: Unity College Incorporated: 1965 Location: Unity Population: 550 Degrees offered: Associate’s, Bachelor’s Tuition/Room & Board: $33,000 Male to female ratio: 1:1 Highlighted programs: sustainable energy management, wildlife biology, adventure therapy, environmental writing, media studies Contact: 800-624-1024 • www.unity.edu Name: University of New England Incorporated: 1831 Location: Biddeford, Portland Population: 7,330 Degrees offered: Certificates, Bachelor’s, Master’s, PharmD, DO, DMD Tuition/Room & Board: $43,250 Male to female ratio: 1:2.3 Highlighted programs: pre-pharmacy, political science, public health, neuroscience Contact: 207-283-0171 • www.une.edu
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Name: The Hutchinson Center Incorporated: 2000 Location: Belfast Population: 525 Degrees offered: Bachelor’s, Master’s Tuition: $6,400 Male to female ratio: undeclared Highlighted programs: psychology, business, education, RN studies Contact: 207-338-8000 www.hutchinson center.umaine.edu
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Assorted medications like ibuprofen, aspirin, cough drops, sore throat drops, etc…
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Dryer sheets Rolls of quarters (for the machines) Towels Washcloth or sponge Flip-flops for the shower Bathrobe Plastic basket to carry shower toiletries
Miscellaneous Iron Small ironing board Area rug Dry-erase board for your door Sewing kit Flashlight
Tool Box to include: Screwdriver Small hammer Small nails Adhesive hooks (the kind that don’t destroy the walls) Swiss Army knife or Leatherman Extension cords Power strip/surge protector Extra light bulb Storage bin for under your bed Closet organizer Hangers Drawer liners
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Blue Hill Fair • August 30–September 3 This “Down to Earth” Country Fair boasts some of the finest entertainment, attractions, and exhibits in our area, and draws thousands of visitors from all over the state for a fun-filled weekend. Komen Race for the Cure • September 16 This annual event on the Bangor waterfront raises thousands of dollars to support breast cancer research in Maine. Get a team together and sign up to run or walk today!
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August 30–September 2 Blue Hill Fair Blue Hill Fairgrounds This country fair showcases the best of Maine agriculture while providing a great selection of food, displays, and live entertainment. www.bluehillfair.com August 31–September 2 Camden Windjammer Festival Camden A celebration of Maine’s historic windjammer fleet. Enjoy boat parades, fireworks, music, food, maritime heritage
Music exhibits, demonstrations, a dog show, and much more. www.visitcamden.com September 1 Keith Urban Bangor Waterfront Pavilion Grammy Award-winning country superstar Keith Urban comes to Bangor with special guest David Nail. Gates open at 5:30 pm; show starts at 7:30 pm. $27.75–$71.75 800-745-3000 www.waterfrontconcerts.com
September 1 Designing Women Fine Art & Craft First Congregational Church, Camden This annual craft fair celebrates female artisans from all over New England and features beautiful, handcrafted pieces. 9 am–4 pm. Suggested $2 donation to benefit New Hope for Women. 785-4794 • www.designingwomen.org September 1 West Bay Rotary Chowder Challenge Camden Public Landing West Bay Rotary’s 16th Annual event brings local restaurants and individual www.bangormetro.com Bangor Metro / 61
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chefs into competition for bragging rights to the best chowder on the midcoast. The public votes for their favorite. 11 am–2 pm. Small tasting fee; all proceeds benefit local nonprofits/charities and Rotary International projects. 236-7997 www.westbayrotaryofmaine.org September 1 & 2 Vintage Motorcycle Meet & Aeroplane Show Owls Head Transportation Museum A much-anticipated annual gathering of up to 250 antique and classic bikes. Pre1992 vehicles of any make or model are welcome to exhibit. 9:30 am–5 pm. $12 adults; free for children under 18. 594-4418 • www.ohtm.org September 2 Jason Aldean Bangor Waterfront Pavilion Jason Aldean will be performing with special guests Luke Bryan and Rachel Farley. Gates open at 5:30 pm. $27.75– $71.75. 800-745-3000 www.waterfrontconcerts.com September 5–23 Always…Patsy Cline Penobscot Theatre, Bangor Through this award-winning musical, author Ted Swindley tells the true story of Patsy Cline’s enduring friendship with a straight-shootin’ Houston housewife. It is a heart-warming and funny footstomp through the music and memories of two special women. $22. 947-6678 • www.penobscottheatre.org September 6 Bar Harbor Fashion Night Out Downtown Bar Harbor This is a night with something for everyone. Events include fashion shows, food tastings, dancing, music, trunk shows, workshops, art shows, and more. Dress up for a night on the town, pick up a guide map, and enjoy. 6–10 pm. 351-5450 www.fashionnightoutbarharbor.com
Music September 7 Mount Hope Cemetery Tour Bangor Built for the living, as well as the dead, Mount Hope Cemetery is accented by ponds, grottos, bowers, and a variety of plantings among the tombs and monuments. Many of Maine’s statesmen, as well as military and civic leaders, are interred in Mount Hope Cemetery, along with some infamous characters whose legends still survive. Begins at 5 pm. Adults $5; free to museum members and children under 12. www.bangormuseum.com September 7–9 International Seaplane Fly-In Greenville This annual event brings thousands of people to the Moosehead Lake Region for a weekend of activity, including float plane competitions, craft fair, and lots of food. 695-2702 • www.mooseheadlake.org September 7–9 Eastport Pirate Festival Eastport This event is the largest pirate festival in northern New England and the Maritimes for good reason: a swashbuckling good time! Festivities include a parade, bed races, pirate ship race, lobster boat races, and music. 853-4343 www.eastportpiratefestival.com September 8 Harvest Hoot ’12 Festival Camden Snow Bowl Enjoy a full day of fun featuring live music, children’s entertainment, food vendors, and chairlift rides. 10:30 am–5 pm. $10 adults; free for children under 12. Chairlift rides $5 per person; $15 unlimited rides. All proceeds benefit Five Town Communities That Care. 236-9800 • www.camdensnowbowl.com September 8 Bangor Car Show: Wheels on the Waterfront
Bangor Waterfront Come see cars in over 20 classes show off on the Bangor waterfront; over 200 cars are expected at the show this year. Rain or shine. 8 am–2 pm. Admission is free. www.bangorcarshow.com September 8 10th Annual Medieval Tournament at Fort Knox Prospect Experience life in medieval times by watching knights in armored combat, listening to live medieval music, seeing art and science displays, and viewing an archery demonstration. 10 am–4 pm. 469-6553 • www.fortknox.maineguide. com September 8 Ghosts of Fort Knox Guided Tours Prospect Join the East Coast Ghost Trackers on a guided tour of Fort Knox in search of ghosts and paranormal phenomena. Advanced registration and pre-payment required. Tours are at 7, 8:15, and 9:30 pm. $10. 469-6553 • www.fortknox.maineguide. com September 8 Museum Crawl Tour on Molly the Trolley Presque Isle Visit the Haystack Historical Society in Mapleton, the Ashland Logging Museum, and the two museums of the Salmon Brook Historical Society in Washburn. Seats are limited and reservations are required. Tours leave from the Historic Fire Station at 11 Church Street at 8 am. $20. 762-6300 • www.pihistory.org September 8 Paint Bangor Day Downtown Bangor The Bangor Art Society in cooperation with the University of Maine Museum of Art invites all artists to participate in Paint Bangor Day. Register for free starting at 9 am at the University of Maine Museum of
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Art at 40 Harlow Street and return with your art by 3 pm. Must bring your own art supplies. www.bangorartsociety.com September 8 & 9 Bangor Gun Show Bangor Auditorium With over 100 vendors gathering at the Bangor Auditorium, this yearly event hosted by the Penobscot County Conservation Association is a must-see. Sat. 9 am–5 pm; Sun. 9 am–2 pm. $7; NRA and law enforcement officers, $6; children under 12, free. www.conservationassociation.org September 9 Pedal the Penobscot Bangor Waterfront Participate in Bangor Land Trust’s annual road ride in a 14, 28, 76, or 100-mile bike ride. The route begins at Bangor waterfront and ends with a celebration at Sea Dog Brewing Co. 8 am–4 pm. 942-1010 • www.bangorlandtrust.org September 11 Devil’s Half Acre Tour Bangor This area along Bangor’s waterfront came to be know as the Devil’s Half Acre due to the vice and violence in the Queen City’s past. On this short walking tour, explore the wicked side of downtown Bangor. Tour includes adult content. 7 pm. $7. www.bangormuseum.org September 11 WoodenBoat Sail-In Brooklin The fall gathering of the fleet takes place on the waterfront at the WoodenBoat School. This annual event includes live music and a harbor full of historic schooners. 3–6 pm. 374-2993 • www.sailmainecoast.com September 12 Edna St. Vincent Millay Guided Walk Whitehall Inn, 52 High Street Camden Experience a guided walk to local Millay sites in downtown Camden. Start off at the Millay Room at the Whitehall Inn for this enjoyable, educational tour. 4–7 pm. 236-3391 • www.whitehall-inn.com
September 13–17 Acadia Night Sky Festival Acadia National Park The Acadia Night Sky Festival is a community celebration to promote the protection and enjoyment of Downeast Acadia’s stellar night sky as a valuable natural resource through education, science, and the arts. www.acadianightskyfestival.com September 14 Comedy Show Spectacular Event Center, Bangor Boston comedians will take the stage for a night of laughs. Tickets include show and appetizers. Bar service available. Doors open at 7:30 pm; show at 8:30 pm. $15. 941-8700 www.spectaculareventcenter.com September 14–16 Deer Isle Lighthouse Weekend Deer Isle View eight lighthouses on the Deer Isle Lighthouse Trail. Boat, sailing, and airplane tours offered. Official U.S. Lighthouse Society passport stamps available. 348-6124 • www.deerisle.com September 15 Run for the Hills 10K Belfast This 10K road race challenges runners on a beautiful course that goes past three Coastal Mountains Land Trust preserves and along the Passagassawakeag River in Belfast. All proceeds from the race benefit the Land Trust’s mission to support the natural and human communities of western Penobscot Bay. 8:30 am–11 am. 236-7091 • www.coastalmountains.org September 15 Maine Open Lighthouse Day Lighthouses Statewide This fourth annual event is sponsored by the U.S. Coast Guard, the State of Maine, and the American Lighthouse Foundation. Take advantage and visit your favorite lighthouse! www.lighthouseday.com September 15 The Healing Co-Op First Annual Holistic & Wellness Fair Fort Knox, Prospect Come learn and experience a holistic
approach to wellness. Reiki, massage therapy, chakra clearing, guided meditation, intuition and vibrational healing, and more. Guest speakers throughout the day. 9 am–4 pm. 478-8725 • www.thehealingcoop.com September 15 Bar Harbor Bank & Trust MDI YMCA Half Marathon Bar Harbor Participate or just cheer on the runners of this half marathon, a major fundraiser for the MDI YMCA. 288-3511 • www.mdiymca.org September 15 & 16 Schoodic Creates Schoodic Peninsula This self-guided tour includes over 40 businesses, individuals, and community organizations. Join artists for a day of “Painting the Peninsula,” followed by an auction, take the Schoodic National Scenic Byway through approximately 40 miles of gorgeous views. 10 am–8 pm. 974-9366 September 16 Afiara String Quartet Minsky Recital Hall, UMaine Orono The Canadian Afiara String Quartet is noted for its engaging, authentic presence and performances. The group has a lively interest in new works and brings fresh insight to the core classical repertoire. 3 pm. $30. 581-1755 www.collinscenterforthearts.com September 16 Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure Bangor Waterfront Help fight breast cancer by running, walking, or dancing through the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. Door prizes and awards ceremony. Registration is 7:30–9:30 am. Race starts at 10 am. www.komenmaine.org September 16 Tommyknockers and More Bus Tour Bangor This guided tour will take you though the sights and sounds of Stephen King’s Bangor. Visit the places that inspired King’s books and movies. 2 pm. $20. 947-5205 • www.visitbangormaine.com
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September 19 Taping of the Nite Show Next Generation Theatre, Brewer Be a part of the studio audience for Maine’s only late night talk show. The Nite Show with Danny Cashman features comedy, guest interviews, live music, and more. It’s free to attend, and snacks and drinks are available for purchase. Tickets should be requested in advance. 6 pm. www.theniteshowmaine.com September 19 Maine Women’s Fund New Camden Office Open House 43 Mechanic Street, Camden The Maine Women’s Fund invites the community to the opening of its first office located outside of Portland. Stop by to learn more about this nonprofit organization and mingle with new people and old friends. 4–7 pm. www.mainewomensfund.org September 19 Asphalt Orchestra Collins Center for the Arts
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Music UMaine Orono New York City’s 12-piece Asphalt Orchestra redefines music from the concert halls, rock stages, and jazz clubs of the world—and brings it to new audiences in a way never heard or seen before. 7 pm. $25–$30. 581-1755 www.collinscenterforthearts.com September 20 Steve Earle The Strand, Rockland Steve Earle, the legendary American singer-songwriter whose work reflects a wide range of styles, including roots rock, bluegrass, folk and country, will perform a special solo-acoustic show at the Strand. Earle is a 14-time Grammy nominee and a 3-time winner. 7:30 pm. $60 594-0070 • www.rocklandstrand.com September 21–23 Common Ground Country Fair Unity The Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association puts on this 24th
annual country fair to celebrate rural and organic living. Hundreds of vendors, exhibitions, and demonstrations. Gates open at 9 am. $10 adults; $8 seniors; free for children 12 and under. 568-4142 • www.mofga.org September 22 Mount Hope Cemetery Tour Bangor Built for the living, as well as the dead, Mount Hope Cemetery is accented by ponds, grottos, bowers, and a variety of plantings among the tombs and monuments. Many of Maine’s statesmen, as well as military and civic leaders, are interred in Mount Hope Cemetery, along with some infamous characters whose legends still survive. Begins at 10 am. Adults $5; free to museum members and children under 12. www.bangormuseum.com September 22 Piscataquis Chamber Harvest Dance Dover-Foxcroft This fundraising event for the Piscataquis
Chamber of Commerce is a fun way to network with other businesspeople. A DJ will help set the tone for this night of fun. Refreshments and a cash bar will be available. 7–11 pm. $25. 564-7533 www.piscataquischamber.com September 22 Race for Myeloma 2012 Bangor This 5k run/walk raises funds and awareness for multiple myeloma, a rare blood cancer. Gather your friends and family to support this worthy cause. Registration starts at 8:30 am; race at 10 am. $20. 356-0425 • www.active.com September 22 & 23 Earth Movers & Shakers & Antique Aeroplane Show Owls Head Transportation Museum An earth-moving gathering of construction vehicles large and small. 9:30 am–5 pm. $12 adults; free for children under 18. 594-4418 • www.ohtm.org September 23 Gabriel Iglesias: Stand-Up Revolution Collins Center for the Arts UMaine Orono This high-octane show is a surefire hit: a mixture of storytelling, parodies, characters and sound effects that bring all his personal experiences to life. Gabriel’s clean and animated comedy style has crossover appeal, making him popular among fans of all ages. 7 pm. $45. 581-1755 www.collinscenterforthearts.com September 25 Devil’s Half Acre Tour Bangor This area along Bangor’s waterfront came to be know as the Devil’s Half Acre due to the vice and violence in the Queen City’s past. On this short walking tour, explore the wicked side of downtown Bangor. Tour includes adult content. 7 pm. $7. www.bangormuseum.org September 27–30 2012 Camden International Film Festival Camden, Rockport, & Rockland
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In it’s eighth season, this film festival is recognized as one of the top 25 film festivals in the world for documentary films and filmmakers. The venues this year include the Camden Opera House, Bayview Street Cinema, Strand Theatre, and the Farnsworth Art Museum. www.camdenfilmfest.org September 28 Journey, Pat Benatar, and Loverboy Bangor Waterfront Pavilion These three great bands will help you channel the 1980s this fall on the Bangor waterfront. Gates open at 5 pm. $31.50– $111.50 800-745-3000 www.waterfrontconcerts.com September 29 Cellardoor Winery Vinfest 2012 Lincolnville This family-friendly festival celebrates the fall harvest. There will be grapestomping, food and wine pairings, a BBQ lunch, music, winery tours, and more. 10 am–5 pm. $10. 763-4778 • www.mainewine.com September 29 Ben Vereen—Annual Gala Collins Center for the Arts UMaine Orono For over 35 years, Ben Vereen has
Music showcased his versatility and creativity, performing countless one-man shows, not only in the United States, but also Europe, Asia, and the Caribbean. 8 pm. $40–$55. 581-1755 www.collinscenterforthearts.com
Head to downtown Bangor to catch the end of the 2012 Fireball Run Adventurally and catch the parade. The cars and the drivers participating in this national event will be on display. Parade start time TBD. www.visitbangormaine.com
September 29 Hypnotist Show Spectacular Event Center, Bangor Frank Santos Jr. will turn your friends into ballerinas, singers, and who knows what else. Tickets include show and appetizers. Bar service available. Doors open at 7 pm; show at 8 pm. $20. 941-8700 www.spectaculareventcenter.com
September 29 & 30 Fall Harbor Arts Show Harbor Park, Camden Visit over 100 artists and artisans as they display and sell their work in a festive open marketplace beside Penobscot Bay. 9 am–5 pm. 236-4404 www.camdenharborarts.com
September 29 SoulQuest Festival featuring Switchfoot, Needtobreathe, and Guests Bangor Waterfront Pavilion Catch the SoulQuest Fest. Performers include Brandon Heath, Peter Furler, and Phil Joel & The Wrecking. Gates open at 10 am. $21.50–$101.50 800-745-3000 www.waterfrontconcerts.com September 29 Fire Ball Run Parade Main Street, Bangor
September 29 Calais City Market Triangle Park The market will be an outdoor event featuring local food, artists, live music, and demonstrations by Maine craftsmen. 9 am–4 pm. 454-2308 • www.visitstcroixvalley.com September 29 PS, I Love Music Stonington Opera House Grammy Award-winning pianist Paul Sullivan invites friends to accompany him on a musical expedition. 7 pm. $20. 367-2788 • www.operahousearts.org
museums Hancock County Abbe Museum Bar Harbor 822-3519 • www.abbemuseum.org Birdsacre-Stanwood Wildlife Sanctuary & Homestead Ellsworth 667-8460 • www.birdsacre.com George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History Bar Harbor 288-5015 • www.coamuseum.org Seal Cove Auto Museum Seal Cove 244-9242 www.sealcoveautomuseum.org Wendell Gilley Museum Southwest Harbor 244-7555 www.wendellgilleymuseum.org 66 / Bangor Metro September 2012
Woodlawn Museum Ellsworth 667-8671 www.woodlawnmuseum.org Knox County Coastal Children’s Museum Rockland 385-1105 www.coastalchildrensmuseum.org Farnsworth Art Museum & Wyeth Center Rockland 596-6457 www.farnsworthmuseum.com Maine Lighthouse Museum Rockland 594-3301 www.mainelighthousemuseum.com
Owls Head Transportation Museum Owls Head 594-4418 • www.ohtm.org Penobscot County Hudson Museum at the University of Maine Orono 581-1901 www.umaine.edu/hudsonmuseum Maine Discovery Museum Bangor 262-7200 www.mainediscoverymuseum.org University of Maine Museum of Art Bangor 561-3350 • www.umma.maine.edu
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In recent years the University of Maine at Machias women’s volleyball team has endured coaching changes, sub-par season records, and the shift to a new athletic conference. At times, the program has had barely enough players to take to the court. Fast-forward to this year and the Clippers are a force to be reckoned with. Head coach Amy Fritz, a former standout for the UMaine-Presque Isle Owls, took over the UMM squad in 2010 after serving as the team’s assistant for two seasons. Despite a 5–13 record in her first year at the helm, the team has maneuvered a swift turnaround, finishing second in the
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Yankee Small College Conference last season with a 14–9 record. “Two years ago I only had seven girls on the roster,” Fritz says. “Now we’re filling the roster with 14 to 15 girls each season, providing much more depth to the team.” In addition to recruiting larger teams, Fritz has experienced a shift in her players’ priorities. “Many of the girls were two-sport athletes two years ago. Today, they are nearly all focused on playing just one sport—volleyball,” she explains. As with any collegiate athletics program, UMM’s student-athletes have to balance the demands of their sport with those of their academic studies. The school’s recent move from the Sunrise Conference to the Yankee Small College Conference has meant even more time on the road for the Clippers, but Fritz says that her team has handled the added pressure quite well. “Almost all of our conference matches are in New Hampshire now, whereas before they were mostly in-state,” Fritz says. “Plus, we’re now playing three or four matches in a weekend. The girls have handled this shift extremely well.” The head coach is quick to point out that the hard work and dedication her players bring to the court—and the classroom—have been the primary ingredients to their success. “The girls are really dedicated to our program and the game,” Fritz says. “They are all so unique yet they each bring something special to the court. They work hard at practice and are working hard in the off season to improve.” As the team prepares for the 2012 campaign, they have their eyes set on one goal: returning to the conference tournament. Losing just one student-athlete to graduation in May, Fritz expects to have a solid roster when they take to the court in September for their season opener. “We have a strong core of players returning and a few new faces to add to the team,” she says. “We look to be very competitive in our league this season.”
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The University of Maine at Machias volleyball team perseveres to become conference contender. By Erik Smith
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aula Doughty has 13 State Championship titles and 17 Eastern Maine Championship titles under her belt as head coach of the Skowhegan varsity field hockey team. About 95% of her graduating varsity players go on to play field hockey in college, she says, and about 75% of them become captains. So what’s the secret to her success? Continuity. “I’m pretty old-school,” Doughty says. “Many of the strongest programs are run by people who have a lot of structure and expectations.” Doughty also credits her teaching abilities—she teaches government and psychology at the high school— for her success as a coach. “Coaching is about teaching.” In the past 10 years, the Skowhegan field hockey team has won nine state titles. It’s an impressive feat that Doughty doesn’t like to brag about. “We never talk about how many goals we’ve scored or how many championships we’ve won— that’s not our emphasis,” she says. “Our emphasis is on teaching and learning.” For Doughty, one of the most important yearly competitions in the school centers around which team can earn the highest grade point average. Her players aren’t allowed to come to practice if they don’t keep
up passing grades. “Our motto is family, school, and team,” she says. “Family comes first, then school, then your team.” High school sports these days aren’t like they were when Doughty was in school. “You showed up on the first day of school, they gave you a stick, and you played,” she says. These days, her team members play all year round. The Skowhegan area has several recreation programs, and they start their field hockey players young—as kindergarteners. Doughty’s high school players and college players returning home for the summer do most of the coaching for these young teams. “I work all year round,” Doughty says. “I can’t coach all year round, but I work hard to place every single one of my players at a college or university by their junior year.” Her three senior captains have already made verbal agreements to play in college: Mikaela Michonski has an agreement with Husson University, Adriana Martineau with the University of Maine, and Sarah Finnemore with Harvard University. Doughty sees it as her duty to get her players into the best-possible colleges, with the most financial aid. “My kids aren’t prima donnas,” she says. “They work really hard, they’re good teammates, and great students.” Sounds like a recipe for success.
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When you live by yourself, it can be a pain to cook an entire meal. But that doesn’t keep WLBZ2’s Melissa Kim out of the kitchen. By melanie Brooks
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elissa Kim is a tornado of energy packed into a petite figure. She talks fast, and she talks a lot. And she can talk and cook at the same time. Multitasking is par for the course for this young sports anchor and reporter. She landed her first full-time reporting job at WLBZ2 in Bangor two and a half years ago and admits that having a young woman sports anchor was something new for the Bangor community. “Being a female in this business can be challenging,” Kim says. “Some people think that I don’t really care or know a lot about sports. They think I’m on camera reading a script that someone else wrote.”
That sentiment couldn’t be further from the truth. Kim has always been involved in sports, and she started at a young age. She grew up in the Los Angeles area, attending football games at the University of Southern California and baseball games at Dodger’s Stadium. She’s also a huge Los Angeles Lakers fan, which, she admits, gets her in trouble from time to time, now that she’s living in New England. Both Kim and her brother are firstgeneration Americans, as both of her parents immigrated here from Korea. When Kim was in middle school, the family moved to Germany for a year for her father’s job. They eventually settled in Mary-
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“That friendly character is what I love most about Maine. People are really great and open— they talk to you in line at the grocery store.”—Melissa Kim
Melissa Kim mixes the marinade in her downtown Bangor apartment.
land, where Kim attended Johns Hopkins University. “My German is actually better than my Korean, which my mother really loves,” Kim says, sarcastically. She also speaks Spanish, which she studied in school. Unfortunately, none of those languages really help her much in Maine. Like most young journalists, Kim ended up in Bangor because of her career. Many young professionals start out in small markets, like Bangor, then move on to larger ones in other parts of the country. Kim moved to Maine from New York City where she was working at News 12 as a producer. “I was looking at jobs in Fargo, North Dakota and Elmira, New York before I decided on Maine,” she says. Kim lives in an adorable apartment right in the heart of downtown Bangor. Moving from a huge city to a small community, Kim wanted to be located right in the heart of the Queen City. Her kitchen is small but completely functional. On this day, she is making one of her favorite recipes—chipotle-marinated chicken. “I love this recipe because it’s really adaptable,” she says. “You can make a bunch ahead of time and freeze it.” She pulls out a tiny blender called the Magic Bullet that is perfect for making a smoothie for one. Some of the ingredients for the marinade, especially the adobo sauce, are hard to find in the Bangor area she says. “When I found this jar at the Hannaford’s on Union Street I bought a whole bunch of them,” she says. The sauce blends easily, and Kim pours it over a half-dozen chicken thigh cutlets she’s put in a container. She stirs and lets it sit for about 15 minutes to marinate. As the sole employee in WLBZ’s sports department, Kim has a lot of responsibilities. She shoots video, writes, interviews, edits, and even works the anchor desk four nights a week. “The sportscasters at www.bangormetro.com Bangor Metro / 71
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I love most about Maine. People are really great and openâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;they talk to you in line at the grocery store. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s how I gauge how friendly a place isâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;if people talk to you in line.â&#x20AC;? And Kim is a familiar faceâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;not only because sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on the news every night but also because sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an Asian-American living in the whitest state in the nation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I get recognized all the timeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m an Asian female on the nightly news in Maine,â&#x20AC;? Kim says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My friends here think Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m famous, but if I wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t an Asian woman covering sports in Bangor, Maine, I wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t stick out so much.â&#x20AC;? Kim is ready to grill her chicken, and whips out her George Foreman grill, which is the perfect size for one person. Living on the third floor of a downtown apartment doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t leave you room for an actual grill, but this little one does the trick and is much easier to clean. The smell of garlic, sugar, and sweet chipotle permeate the room, and Kim quickly cooks all the chicken to perfection as she talks more about her job. While college sports (and Lakers basketball) are
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kitchen confidential What is your first food memory? Boiling lobster and corn on the cob at summertime family picnics. I have always loved lobster, so those early memories of my first times having it are pretty fond and quite easy to recall. What are some of your early cooking experiences? When I was young, I enjoyed baking with my parents and grandparents. As I got older, I began trying to cook dinner occasionally and realized I liked that much more than baking. I would go through numerous cookbooks deciding what I was going to attempt to make, get all the ingredients, and give it a shot. It didn’t always come out the way I expected, but I always enjoyed doing it. Any family influences on your style and taste? Both of my parents are very good cooks. I grew up with pretty average New England dinners that were always prepared well by one of my parents. We always had a freezer full of venison and usually ate it once a week. We were not afraid to cook with fatty foods and always used plenty of butter and cheeses. This reflects my favorite style of cooking to this day. I prepare several healthy, delicious meals, but my favorite meals to serve are the rich, creamy, flavorful dishes that are not the best for you, but taste amazing. There is nothing wrong with treating yourself to something rich once in a while.
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Born and raised in Belfast, Delvino’s head chef Jacob Grass has always loved getting his hands dirty doing what he loves—cooking. By melanie Brooks
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What does being a chef mean to you? I decided I wanted to pursue being a chef in high school when I began studying culinary arts. I don’t think a chef is just something you just become one day— it’s a title you always have to strive to attain. Some people may gain the title of Chef and think that they no longer have
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Where did you study/apprentice? I began studying culinary arts when I was a junior in high school at the Waldo County Technical Center. Upon graduating in 2005, I attended Johnson and Wales University in Providence, Rhode Island. After completing my first year, I left the school to further my learning by working in the industry. There are many great chefs who never attended culinary school and decided to learn by doing it, instead of just listening how to do it in a classroom.
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What do you consider to be your pivotal career move? Accepting the position of head chef at Delvinoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Before Delvinoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s I had worked as a sous chef at a couple restaurants and I had plans to go Cape Cod for the summer to work as a sous chef at a restaurant. It was then that I heard that a former employer of mine was opening a new restaurant in Belfast and was looking for a head chef. It sounded like an exciting opportunity, so I applied and showed them what I could do. I was hired and began my career as a head chef. When did Delvinoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s open? How/Why did it happen? Delvinoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s opened in June of 2010. It came about when Tina DelSanto, co-owner of the Front Street Pub (formerly the Lookout Bar and Grill), and her partner Anthony Jacovino decided to pursue the project. Tina has been in the food/beverage industry for years and had always dreamed of opening an Italian-style restaurant in Belfast. The late Bruce Thomas, a friend and customer of Tinaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s who supported her dream, purchased an empty storefront on Main Street for the restaurant. Anthony, being a carpenter by profession, convertwww.bangormetro.com Bangor Metro / 75
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Hancock County Cherry Stones Fine local seafood and much more in an old familiar location. Across from the Village Green in Downtown Bar Harbor. 185 Main St., Bar Harbor 207-801-2290 Cleonice Mediterranean Bistro We source local ingredients, blend them with flavors from around the Mediterranean to produce spectacular meals: Lunch, Dinner and Tapas. 112 Main St., Ellsworth 207-664-7554 â&#x20AC;˘ www.cleonice.com The Crocker House Country Inn Simple, elegant fare in a comfortable setting. Gardenfresh vegetables, breads and desserts made daily. Extensive wine and imported beer list, fully stocked bar. Dinner served daily May 1 to Oct. 31. Reservations are requested. 967 Point Road, Hancock Point 207-422-6806 â&#x20AC;˘ www.crockerhouse.com
dinner 7 days a week. Eat in or call for take-out. 457 Wilson St., Brewer 207-989-4101 Dysarts Restaurant Home cooking tastes best when you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to cook it! Serving Maine recipes that capture the authentic flavor of our region. I -95 exit 180 (530 Coldbrook Rd.), Bangor 207-942-4878 â&#x20AC;˘ www.dysarts.com Heroes Sports Grill Full service sports bar and grill, featuring wings, pizza, burgers etc. Open Monday and Tuesday 4pmâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;10:30pm, Wednesday and Thursday 11amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;11:30pm, Friday and Saturday 11amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;12:30am and Sunday 11:30amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;9:30pm. 41 Washington St., Bangor 207-974-3033 â&#x20AC;˘ www.herossportsgrill.com Miguelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mexican Restaurant Miguelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s serves great, affordable, authentic, Tex-Mex cuisine made with local produce, beef, and seafood when available. Miguelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s prides itself on great customer service in a fun family-friendly atmosphere. 697 Hogan Rd., Bangor 207-942-3002 â&#x20AC;˘ www.miguelsbangor.com
Fish House Grill The Fish House Grill isoffers The Log Cabin a familya wide style restaurant with great variety of fresh seafood, steaks, house-smoked bbq along with pastas, aand a raw The full menu of bar. fish, chicken, pasta, more restaurant hassteak, a fulland bar overlooking the working harbor. ~ Daily specials including lobster â&#x20AC;&#x153;The only thing better 1 West Harbor ~ Take out availableâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;call 207-288-3910 than the viewSt., is theBar food.â&#x20AC;? ~ Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss our gift shop featuring Maine-made ~ WATERFRONT DINING RAIN OR SHINE 207-288-3070 â&#x20AC;˘ www.fishhouse-grill.com INSIDE & OUTSIDE ON THE DOCK ~ gifts, gourmet chocolates, and other unique finds.
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The Lucerne Inn Travelers have been coming to the Lucerne Inn overlooking Phillips Lake for almost 200 years. Make dining out an event with a four-course meal in a dining room with a view from every window. 2517 Main Rd., Dedham 207-843-5123 â&#x20AC;˘ www.lucerneinn.com
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romantic rendezvous for two or in an enticing environment for the whole family. 5 South Main St., Brewer 207-989-5389 â&#x20AC;˘ www.schoonersbrewer.com Thistles
Owned and operated by The Rave family, Thistles provides one of the best dining experiences in Bangor. At Thistles you will be introduced to a superb menu of cuisine that is truly global. 175 Exchange Street, Bangor 207-945-5480 â&#x20AC;˘ www.thistlesrestaurant.com
ed the empty shop into the great looking restaurant we have today with the help of many friends and family. What do you love about your location? We have a great location! Belfast is a small coastal town that is bustling with tourists and locals year round. We have access to great fresh local seafood, meats, cheeses, and produce. Delvinoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s has a beautiful brick interior, granite bar, and a variety of great artwork. We have a unique look that isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t found anywhere else in Belfast. What is your favorite ingredient to work with? Bacon. I know it may not be the healthiest ingredient to cook with, but it just seems to make everything taste better. I have wrapped everything you can think of in bacon, and it always seems to taste great. I have also begun to experiment with making my own bacon from local pork belly. What is the dish we will be featuring? Lobster and Spinach Risotto. This came about because of my love of both risotto and lobster. It contains fresh Maine lobster meat, baby spinach, arborio rice, lobster stock, cream, and parmesan cheese. Your favorite restaurant I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really have one favorite restaurant, but I really enjoy eating in the North End of Boston, Massachusetts. There are several great restaurants there, and I have had several amazing meals. I recall one meal that included the most tender octopus Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve ever tried in my life. I so badly wanted to go to the kitchen and ask the chef how he prepared it so well. I also enjoy going to the local restaurants and seeing what other chefs in our community are doing with the wonderful ingredients available to us. What is your least favorite job-related task? Cleaning the deep fryers. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a messy, greasy job and I would probably rather do any other cleaning task than that one. When was the last time you really surprised yourself in the kitchen? Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m always surprising myself in the kitchen. Sometimes I will just make up a new recipe off the top of my head and run it as a special that night, and next thing you
know it’s on the menu. It’s surprising the reaction I can get from a dish I literally just made up. What does a perfect day off look like? A hot summer day just lying on the beach and swimming all day, followed by a barbecue that evening and a campfire that night. What would you want your last meal to be? Boiled lobster with melted butter and a rare rib eye steak with peanut-butter-cup ice cream for dessert. What do you love most about your job? Delvino’s is first restaurant I’ve every worked at where everybody actually likes their job. I have a good team in the kitchen, and that makes the job more enjoyable. Everyone gets along so well at Delvino’s, we all even go on group vacations together. We don’t have the hostility between staff that a lot of restaurants have, and it’s quite a relief.
more info Delvino’s Grill & Pasta House 52 Main Street, Belfast 207.338-4565 Hours: Sun.–Thurs. 11 am–9 pm; Fri. & Sat. 11 am–10 pm Specialties: Pasta, Seafood, Italian, and New England Fare Accolades: Voted Most Romantic Restaurant, Best Pasta, and Best Italian in Waldo County by The Republican Journal Tip: We have a fantastic wine and beer selection to complement your meal Sample menu item: Lobster and Spinach Risotto, Steak and Portabella Ravioli, Local Mussels, Seafood Lasagna Directions: Located at 52 Main Street in Belfast, next to Coyote Moon www.bangormetro.com Bangor Metro / 77
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Archery Primer If you are looking for a real challenge on the range or in the Maine woods, archery is the ticket. by brad eden
y puppy-dog Cash and I just returned from our daily hike where we came across some cloven prints poked into the mud of the trail. This was a tad unusual, since I don’t see many deer on our property, even with miles of woods at the back door. My first thought was that I hoped the deer didn’t follow the trail to my vegetable garden. My second thought was about where I could put up a tree stand come fall. Late summer is when bow hunters ramp up shooting practice with stick and string, scout out hunting areas, gain hunting permission, hang stands, and generally get worked up for the upcoming bow season—and I’m no exception. Maine established an Expanded Archery season back in 1997 to address burgeoning and problematic deer populations in Central and Southern Maine, particularly in residential areas that have instituted municipal firearm discharge ordinances. Expanded Archery hunters can purchase one antlered (buck) permit and multiple anterless (doe) permits for specifically designated areas. The 2012 season runs from September 8 until December 8. There is also the regular Archery Season that runs statewide during October, and bow hunters are allowed only one deer of either sex, with some restrictions. A person wishing to archery hunt in Maine must take and pass an Archery Hunter Education Course. Information on bow hunting seasons, bow hunting education courses, and regulations for all Wildlife Management Districts can be found at www.maine.gov/ifw/. Most bow hunters and target shooters use what’s called a compound bow. The compound bow is the high tech choice for archery. A compound bow has wheels, cams, or both, and cables attached to the
Get fitted for your bow at an archery shop before purchasing. limbs. These components allow the archer to draw the bow and achieve what’s termed let-off. In other words, when you draw a compound bow you are initially pulling the full draw weight of that particular bow, typically 45-70 pounds, when suddenly the weight drops off to a fraction of the bow’s peak draw weight. This can be from 50-80%, so the archer is now only holding 80 / Bangor Metro September 2012
back 15-20 pounds at full draw. This allows more time to remain at full draw for aiming and waiting for the best angled shot. These bows employ a sighting system and an arrow rest, and are typically used with a hand release mechanism and offer a variety of other accessories. More advanced archers or traditionalists who desire further challenge choose to shoot a recurve or a longbow. These can be virtual works of art made of exotic woods, laminates, and finishes. They have a set draw weight and are shot instinctively with no let-off or sights or mechanical releases. Unlike a compound bow where the archer, with some practice, can be hitting the bulls-eye consistently in a short time at considerable distances, a stick bow has a more limited range and requires dedication and constant shooting practice to become and remain proficient. Get fitted for your bow at an archery shop before purchasing. If you are buying a bow as a present, get a gift certificate or make sure the bow can be exchanged when the recipient gets fitted at a pro shop. A fitting will determine your particular draw length, how much draw weight you can handle, and the appropriate weight for target shooting or hunting. Other important factors to consider when buying a bow are what type of sighting system and arrow rest works for you and whether you prefer to shoot with your fingers or a release. Another component oftentimes dismissed is matching the arrow to the bow. Generally the draw weight and draw length of your bow determine what arrow set-up will perform the best. Without getting too technical, arrows come in a variety of materials, lengths, and weights with a number of fletching choices and different gram weights for target points and hunting broadheads. Once you have a bow set up that fits you, get some shooting tips from the archery pro or join an archery class or club and then practice, practice, practice. Archery is loads of fun and provides opportunities for target archery, field archery, 3-D archery (life-size animal targets), and more quality time in the Maine woods for the sportsperson. Brad Eden is an artist, writer, Registered Maine Master Guide, and owner/editor of the online magazine www.uplandjournal.com
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The Joy of Learning at Maine’s Senior Colleges Back to school time isn’t just for your kids and your grandchildren anymore. by carol higgins taylor
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dvertisements are firmly stuffed in the local newspaper touting “Back to School” sales. Most of them show children loading up on new clothes and obligatory supplies. And while there’s nothing like a new, slightly stiff, backpack, shiny notebooks filled with clean white paper just waiting for creative thoughts, and lethally sharpened pencils to ignite the thirst for learning, the back-to-school sentiment isn’t just for kids anymore. Even if the sound of a school bell is a faint memory to some, these items could still be useful to those who take classes at one of the 17 Senior Colleges throughout the state of Maine
The Maine Senior College Network (MSCN) was established in 1997 at the University of Southern Maine in Portland. Classes are offered in the fall and the spring, with an endless array of topics available for every taste. Open to people ages 50 and older, Senior College is a way for older people to learn new things, make new friends, and generally have a good time, says Christina Diebold, who works at Penobscot Valley Senior College. “It’s the sheer joy of learning and of curiosity about the world, and there is no pressure in these classes, because there are no exams,” Diebold says. “People aren’t doing it for credit but just for the fun
of it, not to mention the camaraderie that comes with taking a class with someone.” Diebold emphasizes that enrolling in a Senior College course requires no prior college attendance, just an eagerness to learn. Some may be intimidated by the word “college” but that anxiety is unfounded with this system. Annual membership to a senior college is $25, and classes run about $30. But don’t let the low cost fool you. Some of the class instructors are college professors and others are experts in their fields, making the price of attending one of these courses is much less than average tuition. Membership also includes onewww.bangormetro.com Bangor Metro / 81
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While each class is unique, every one of them promises to be filled with lots of fun and good information. These courses are also a great way to meet people who have similar interests. Tales of lasting friendships, formed during classes, are not in short supply. Learn more about a Maine Senior College near you at www.mainesenior college.org.
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food and fuel costs, coupled with urgent personal situations such as the loss of a job, chronic illness, or even a death in the family can all contribute to what is known as “food insecurity.” For older Americans who may not be able to work, who may live alone without any support, or who face exorbitant prescription drug and long-term care costs, the risk of going hungry can be even greater. Many seniors will find it impossible to recover financially from the last years of economic turmoil. The stark reality is that in the last 10 years, hunger among older Americans has jumped almost 80%. Maine has the highest number of food-insecure seniors in all of New England. Several older BCFC clients, all of whom believed they had saved enough for retirement, have said they are now struggling. Due to unexpected illness and/or economic challenges, the money they had saved quickly disappeared. One 72-year-old gentleman near Bangor (who preferred not to disclose his name) worked hard his entire life, but after suffering multiple medical emergencies, returning to work became impossible. He and his wife, who also has medical issues, were forced to move in with their daughter’s family. Without the food pantry, he
says, the couple would not have enough to eat. Every month is a new struggle and, although this man knows their current situation is disruptive to their daughter’s life, he does not see a way out. He worries that he and his wife will both eventually end up in a state-run facility. “I never in my wildest dreams thought this would happen to us,” he says. These are real stories happening to real people who, through no fault of their own, are dependent upon supplemental nutrition programs such as food stamps and the state’s food pantries. Hunger in America is a genuine and growing problem, but there are many ways to get involved. September is National Hunger Awareness Month, so if you are interested in learning more about hunger in Maine and how you can help, please go to the AARP Maine website at www.aarp. org/me or call 1-866-554-5380. You can also find more information about hunger at the AARP Foundation website www. drivetoendhunger.org. Together, we can make a difference. JANE MARGESSON is a communications professional with over 20 years of experience with AARP. She currently serves as director of communications for AARP.
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his past summer, I participated in an unwise activity that caused me great pain, but was otherwise very enjoyable. I’m glad I did it, but will never choose to do it again. No, I am not referring to frying bacon with my shirt off. The activity involved my wife and lasted longer and did more damage than cooking pork. She and I walked 63 miles in three days. Why? Just because. It is no secret that most marriages are entrées prepared with complementary ingredients. Strengths, weaknesses, affinities, and repulsions usually join together in an interesting recipe that often produces great joys and perpetual frustrations. What my wife has always brought to the table is a boundless, free spirit—one which would often compel her instantly toward consideration of an eclectic variety of activities. What I have provided is a virtual wet blanket, which I would tactically and liberally use to douse the flames of adventure. I am changing, though, as people often do. I am developing an appetite for risky and sometimes senseless adventure. Such an attitude was evident last May when I mentioned that it would be fun to go on a “crazy long” hike. The plan was to walk along the side of the road like those people who do that sort of stuff and make you wonder why. Interestingly, about 15 miles into the trip, I wondered the same thing about my own intentions. The plan was to walk from our home in Brooks to my mother’s home in Stockton Springs on Friday, to walk from Stockton Springs to a hotel on the Odlin Road in Bangor on Saturday, and then to trek back to our house on Sunday, with a purposeful detour at Dysart’s for a breakfast binge. We started out early on Friday, optimistic about the adventure before us, enjoying the equally satisfying activities of eating a lot of chocolate and going to the bathroom in the woods. It was about 12 miles into our journey when we starting considering that, perhaps, our plans were stupid. Although our spirits were high, we could barely walk when, after 25 miles, we arrived at our first day’s destination. I immediately consumed an insane amount of pizza and would’ve been completely interested in going to sleep if that would not have hastened the coming of Saturday and another day of walking. Saturday was warmer, and we limped much of the way, so much so near the end of the day’s journey walking up Route 202 in Hampden that I had appeared to have just gotten shot in the kneecaps, and my wife looked like someone whose legs were not just asleep, but in a deep coma. We willed ourselves to get out of bed at the hotel in Bangor on Sunday morning, took our time once we got to Dysart’s, but eventually surrendered after walking only about one-third of the way home. Our walk was originally supposed to be over 80 miles, but I was suffering from a shin splint, a sharp pain in one of my knees, and a swollen and painful ankle. We had an excellent time though, despite the physical difficulties. I find it no small consolation that two people who have been married for 16 years can spend that much time together in those kinds of circumstances and not get into one fight. Which, despite our many differences, gave us hope for the future that we would always be able to find fellowship around one shared commonality—pain.
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