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City targets Avesta, Portland Housing for funding See page 3

Keeping kids safe, in today’s world See page 4

Apartment fire on Grant St. — Nobody hurt as smoke rolls, flames shoot from roof; see page 8

TOP: A second alarm fire in a three-story apartment building at 129 Grant St. Wednesday afternoon brought in fire crews from Portland with South Portland Fire Department support. Nobody was hurt, Fire Chief Jerome LaMoria said, and the fire was contained within an hour. RIGHT: Fire spouted from the roof. ABOVE: Firefighters like Todd Libby braved the heat to make sure no one was in the building. (DAVID CARKHUFF PHOTOS)

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AOL chief apologizes over lay off

(NY Times) — Tim Armstrong, the chief executive of AOL, issued an unusual apology on Tuesday to his entire staff for the public manner in which he fired an employee during an internal conference call last Friday. A recording of the firing was leaked to news outlets and caused a firestorm around Armstrong, who has been trying to turn AOL from a struggling Internet portal into a successful media company. The four-paragraph statement, sent to AOL employees at 4:30 p.m. and obtained by The New York Times, said, “I am writing you to acknowledge the mistake I made last Friday during the Patch allhands meeting when I publicly fired Abel Lenz. It was an emotional response at the start of a difficult discussion dealing with many people’s careers and livelihoods. I am the C.E.O. and leader of the organization, and I take that responsibility seriously.” The firing took place during a conference call with more than 1,000 employees of Patch, the local news service AOL runs for hundreds of towns. Armstrong had convened the meeting to emphasize the direness of Patch’s circumstances and prepare the staff for coming layoffs and management changes. “If you think what is going on right now is a joke, and you want to joke around about it, you should pick your stuff up and leave Patch today,” Armstrong told the employees. But right after that statement he can be heard reprimanding Lenz, Patch’s creative director, who was videotaping the meeting, then firing him. “Abel, put that camera down right now! Abel, you’re fired. Out!” Five seconds later, to stunned silence, he proceeded with his message. In his letter to the staff, Armstrong further explained the reason for the firing, saying confidential meetings should not be recorded and that Lenz had been warned previously not to make recordings. AOL said that Lenz would not be hired back but that Armstrong had contacted him to apologize. AOL has spent hundreds of millions on the Patch service, but has acknowledged being disappointed with its financial performance. During a call with analysts last week Armstrong said he would sell off or seek partners for as many as 400 of Patch’s 900 local sites, a move that could result in hundreds of layoffs.

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(NY Times) — A United Parcel Service cargo plane crashed during its landing approach at the Birmingham, Ala., airport on Wednesday morning, killing the pilot and the co-pilot, the authorities said. The accident occurred about 6 a.m., as U.P.S. Flight 1354, which was en route from Louisville, Ky., made its descent toward Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport, about five miles northeast of downtown Birmingham, said Kathleen Bergen, a spokeswoman for the Federal Aviation Administration. The plane, an Airbus A300, a twin-engine aircraft that is commonly used by air cargo

companies for medium-range flights, went down in a field about half a mile from a north runway at the airport, officials said. Upon impact, the plane split in two and fire engulfed the tail section. Firefighters spent about an hour and a half extinguishing the blaze, said C. W. Mardis, a battalion chief and fire marshal for the Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service. He said there had been at least two explosions after the crash and a trail of parts and packages that extended over a wide area. No one on the ground was injured. Officials from the National Transportation Safety Board were expected to arrive

Egypt’s assault on protesters kills scores CAIRO (NY Times) — Egyptian security forces killed scores of protesters and wounded hundreds of others on Wednesday in a daylong assault on two sit-ins by Islamist supporters of the ousted president, Mohamed Morsi, that set off waves of violence in the capital, Cairo, and across the country. By afternoon, the interim government appointed by Gen. Abdul-Fattah el-Sisi had declared a one-month state of emergency across the country, suspending the right to a trial or due process. The declaration returned Egypt to the state of virtual martial law that prevailed for three decades under President Hosni Mubarak before he was forced to step down in 2011. Mohamed ElBaradei, the interim vice president and a

Nobel Prize-winning former diplomat who had lent his reputation to convincing the West of the military-appointed government’s democratic intentions, resigned in protest, a spokeswoman said. By late afternoon, the Egyptian health minister had put the number killed in violence across the country at about 130, including at least four policemen, and said about 900 had been injured. But the large number of dead and critically injured Egyptians whom reporters for The New York Times saw moving through various makeshift field hospitals in Cairo indicated that the final death toll would climb much higher. At least one protester was burned alive in his tent. Many others were shot in the head and chest.

late Wednesday to try to determine a cause for the accident, the agency said. Mitch Nichols, president of U.P.S., said in a statement released Wednesday, “this incident is very unfortunate, and our thoughts and prayers are with those involved.” The plane, equipped with Pratt & Whitney engines, had accumulated approximately 11,000 flight hours over about 6,800 flights since its delivery to U.P.S. in 2003, according to Airbus. The company said a team of specialists had been dispatched from France, where the company has its headquarters, to Alabama to aid in the investigation.

North Carolinians fear the end of a middle way

EDEN, N.C. (NY Times) — When Pat McCrory, a Republican former mayor of Charlotte, was elected governor last year, he pledged to “bring this state together,” and to focus on bread-and-butter issues amid an ailing economy. But with Republicans controlling all branches of the state government for the first time in more than a century, the legislature pushed through a wide range of conservative change. The Republicans not only cut taxes and business regulations, but also allowed stricter regulations on abortion clinics, ended teacher tenure, blocked the expansion of Medicaid, cut unemployment benefits, removed obstacles to the death penalty, and allowed concealed guns in bars and restaurants. Just this week, McCrory signed into law strict voter identification requirements, prohibiting same-day registration and cutting early voting. Lawsuits have been filed and protests are taking place almost weekly in Raleigh, the capital, and other cities, leaving North Carolinians across the political spectrum worried that the state’s often-hailed political pragmatism may have given way to the ideological warfare of Washington. “This is a definite break from what I would consider normal behavior for North Carolina,” said David French, 27, who is looking for a job in industrial design here in Rockingham County. “The whole political system nowadays is becoming more extreme.”

Manning apologizes for leaks: ‘My actions hurt people’ FORT MEADE, Md. (NY Times) — Pfc. Bradley Manning on Wednesday apologized for leaking 700,000 government files to WikiLeaks, saying at the sentencing portion of his trial that while he “believed it was going to help people, not hurt people,” he now realized that it was wrong. “I’m sorry,” Private Manning told the judge. “I’m sorry that my actions hurt people. I’m sorry that they hurt the United States. At the time of the decision, as you know, I was dealing with a lot of issues,

issues that are ongoing.” But while those issues — a reference to his crisis over his sexuality, which he was confronting while on a military deployment in a combat zone — have caused him considerable difficulties, he said, he was responsible for his actions. He also told the judge, Col. Denise R. Lind, that he knew he had to pay a price, but that he hoped she would see him as a good person. He said he hoped to some day get out of prison, earn a college degree, have a meaningful relation-

ship with his family and be a productive member of society. Private Manning was convicted last month of violating the Espionage Act and several other charges. Although he was acquitted of “aiding the enemy,” he faces up to 90 years in prison. Private Manning’s three-minute statement was not sworn, meaning that prosecutors could not cross-examine him. It was a highlight of the final day of the sentencing phase of the trial, in which the defense sought to portray him in human terms.

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City targets Avesta, Portland Housing Authority for funding

Committee also reviews proposed consolidation plan for departments By Craig Lyons THE PORTLAND DAILY SUN

A city council committee is recommending that roughly $1 million in federal funds be put toward two proposed Portland housing projects. The Housing and Community Development Committee voted unanimously Wednesday to support dedicating $522,448 to an Avesta Housing project on Washington Avenue and $500,000 for a Portland Housing Authority project known as the Bayside Anchor. The money comes from the city’s allotment of HOME funds from the Department of Housing and Urban Development. The allocation of the HOME funds is still subject to the council’s approval. The two projects with add 60 units to the available housing on the city’s East End. Jeff Levine, the city’s director of the Department of Planning and Urban Development, said all of the projects that were submitted to the city for the funding were strong. Avesta Housing submitted for a project on Washington Avenue that includes 18 efficiency units. Ten of the housing units will target people who make 40 percent below the area median income, according to a memo, and the rest will be for people who make below 50 percent of the area median income. A staff memo indicated that Avesta may seek an affordable housing tax increment finance district for the project. Avesta also submitted an application for a Carleton Street project but withdrew it from the review process, according to Greg Payne, Avesta’s development officer, and doesn’t intend to move forward with the project at this time. The money that would have gone toward the Carleton Street project was

redirected to the Washington Avenue project. The Portland Housing Authority requested money for the Bayside Anchor project, on Boyd Street, which will house five efficiency units, 22 one-bedroom units and 15 two-bedroom units. Ten of the units will be available for households earning less than 40 percent of the area median income, according to a memo, and 10 will be market rate apartments. PHA has contracted with Avesta to serve as the development consultant. The HOME funds will be made available to the housing agencies in the form of a zero percent interest loan, according to a memo. ••• In other business, the committee reviewed the proposed consolidation plan for several city departments that will clear a path for the city to begin finding a new home for the Department of Public Services and other agencies. The departments included in the consolidation plan are the traffic division, city trades division, school trades division, fire electrical, tactical equipment, new emergency command post, emergency operations center, playground/irrigation crews and recreation and public assembly staff. Moving and consolidating the departments would free up space at 65 Hanover Street, PATHs, 90 Anderson St., the Cummings Center and the Expo office area, according to a memo, and create the option to find an alternative city or school use or sell the properties. The council’s finance committee unanimously supported a $3.05 million bond that would include the cost of property acquisition, improvements and relocation, according to a memo.

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El Rayo expanding into Scarborough By David Carkhuff THE PORTLAND DAILY SUN

Portland’s popular Mexicanfood eatery El Rayo is expanding into Scarborough. “We just signed a lease and have a signed contract, and we’re moving forward,” said Cheryl Lewis, executive chef at El Rayo Taqueria and the neighboring Cantina at El Rayo, 101 York St. “It’s the Cumberland Farms building down on Route 1 right behind the high school. ... across from the fire station.” The old convenience store is situated in a strip mall. “We’re taking over all three storefronts,” Lewis said. Tentative plans call for one

door for takeout, and other entryways for the bar and taqueria. Opening date is scheduled for spring of 2014, she said. El Rayo in Scarborough may feature an addition to its name. “We’re not sure what the rest of it will be,” Lewis said, beyond the signature “El Rayo” label. A friend who worked in economic development in Scarborough promoted the community as a good place to start a restaurant, Lewis said. “Scarborough deserves to have a fun, inexpensive, well crafted burrito or taco. I think the people in Scarborough will really support it,” Lewis said. Lewis said she lives part time in Portland and Scarborough. The cantina in Portland opened a year and a half ago. This is the fifth summer for El Rayo Taqueria.

Elsmere BBQ and Wood Grill to open in SoPo Elsmere BBQ and Wood Grill is opening at 448 Cottage Road, South Portland, on Saturday, Aug. 17, the business reported. Adam Powers and Jeremy Rush, 20-year restaurant veterans, will join the South Portland new food scene with their first Elsmere BBQ and Wood Grill restaurant, offering dine-in, takeout and full bar, a press release stated. “Barbecue is the only true American indigenous cuisine,” Powers said. He spent years “studying” barbecue, stopping at every little diner or BBQ joint he could find on road trips, searching for the perfect smoke, the perfect sauce.

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Summers of our discontent

WASHINGTON — I have no doubt that Larry Summers can speak truth to power. Indeed, I’ve seen him yawn at power. Once, when Vice President Biden was talking to a small group at a holiday party, Summers yawned, checked his watch and walked away while Biden was in midsentence. While he’s not exactly socialized — he had a lot of unhappy colleagues when he ran the Obama White House’s economic team — I have no doubt that Summers is genuinely smart and gets some credit for the policies that produced the recovery. I’m sure the imperiThe New ous economist is more mellow York Times than he used to be, because life has taught him he has to be. But the idea that it is somehow historically inevitable that the chairmanship of the Federal Reserve should go to Summers, that

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An age of Smart Sticks to protect kids My innocent days of Hostess pink snowball snacks have long since passed. There’s a lot more to worry about today. Those were the days when my two sisters and I would plow off the bus, race to the mailbox to get the mail; run to lift the door mat to scoop up the hidden key to let us in. There, on the kitchen table, were three hot pink Hostess snowballs, a note from mom, a list of chores, reminder to do our homework, Better with and instructions on how to start dinner. Age In those days of elementary school, we were progressive latch-key kids. All of our friends had mothers at home; our mom worked. As for our safety; we were instructed: Don’t speak to strangers; don’t be lured by candy from people you don’t know; don’t pour water on a grease fire; water and lightning don’t mix — no showers, sinks or toilets during thunderstorms. We knew our friendly police officer. We lived in a safe suburb. Bad stuff doesn’t happen here. That was the message. And that was the extent of my home safety lesson. Many years later, October 1985, I’d learn that bad stuff does happen in my home town. I was spooked and mystified by the sudden disappearance of 9-year-old Sarah Pryor, who took the dog out for a walk, never to be seen alive again. For a decade we’d see her missing child pictures in post offices and on

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Keeping Kids Safe estimates that as many as 12 million children between the ages of 5-13 years old are alone at home for some period of time every day. Kids have a natural tendency to become lonely, bored and scared. Left alone, kids are three times more likely to be prone to accident, delinquent behavior or becoming a victim. telephone poles. The Amber Alert had not yet been born. “Just Say No” to drugs was heating up. I realized there was more to be aware of, and think about. All of these memories would re-surface last week when Michael Mercer, Child Safety Specialist from Keeping Kids Safe, a local nonprofit, spoke to Think Local Community Networking Westbrook. He began: “2,000 kids go missing every day. 300,000 children are involved in human trafficking every single year.” Keeping Kids Safe estimates that as many as 12 million children between the ages of 5-13 years old are alone at home for some period of time every day. Kids have a natural tendency to become lonely, bored and scared. Left alone, kids are three times more likely to be prone to accident, delinquent behavior or becoming a victim. Both parents working is the norm today. Affordability and availability of child care is the reason more children are home alone. There’s more stuff in the home that can get kids in trouble. The Internet see VACHON page 5

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There’s more stuff in the home that can get kids in trouble VACHON from page 4

fills many lonely hours; increased use of prescription medication, by more members of the household, has given rise to prescription drug addiction. Through education and awareness, kids can be empowered and taught to keep themselves safe; parents can be given tools to safeguard and protect their children. Michael served up safety tips I’d never heard before — tips to teach young children; tips to keep older children safe and drug free. For example: He

Michael Mercer, Child Safety Specialist from Keeping Kids Safe, a local nonprofit, spoke to Think Local Community Networking Westbrook. One initiative is the Smart ID Stick for missing children. (KAREN VACHON PHOTO)

advised that if a kid is approached by a stranger who attempts to grab them; they should curl up on the ground in a ball, grab their legs and scream bloody murder. It’s hard to pick up a kid who is all rolled up, and keeping the perpetrator in place gives a child a far greater chance of survival. If a child is pulled into a car, don’t put on their seat belt; rather, jump on the driver’s lap and make a scene. The combination of erratic driving and a person in the lap is strange enough to prompt someone to make a 911 call for help. For parents with teens, Michael had bottles on hand. Yup — drug testing! He explained that “Just Say No” didn’t work anymore. Peer pressure is too great; “Put the blame on your parents,” explained Mercer. “Tell kids you can’t do drugs because your parent’s drug test you. If you get caught, they do, too.” Keeping Kids Safe was founded in 2008 by law enforcement officer, Michael O’Neal. Prompted when O’Neal’s daughter came home from school with, what he considered, an inadequate ID card. Parents were instructed to fill out the back. Only 5 percent of the parents did it. Then O’Neal discovered that many of his friend’s daughters had put personal information on myspace.com, he decided something needed to be done. Today, the organization offers many educational programs to parents, young children and teens. I was taken by Michael Mercer’s passion to educate; his ability to engage and get you thinking. I was curious to learn his background and how he came to Keeping Kids Safe. Mercer’s career in law enforcement began at age 19. Inspired originally by the friendly police officer, John Reed, of Gorham he joined the Portland Police Department in 1985; later moving to the Gorham Police Department, and eventually to Mesa, Ariz., where he worked in the fifth largest metro area in the country. He did undercover drug stings and saw the devastation of kids hooked on drugs. He worked as a gang liaison officer, specializing in community action and policing. He noted a new trend. Policing was moving from pro-active friendly cop in the neighborhood, who knew the whole cast of characters — the good,

bad and vulnerable, to a more reactive style of law enforcement. This change was brought on by a combination of factors: increases in crime, less manpower, more calls for service, and more report writing. The computer age, combined with crime analysis, helped law enforcement see patterns; police spent more time in bad areas, and the overall, good cop presence in regular neighborhoods became more a thing of the past. In 2006, Mercer returned to Maine, and went to work as a deputy for the Cumberland County Sheriff ’s Office. While on duty, he fell and suffered a severe brain injury. Disabled, he was unable to return to law enforcement. This was a trying time for a man, whose entire life had been law enforcement. “It was my identity, I was devastated, and wallowed in my own pity party,” said Mercer. Dark times; Mercer did some serious soul searching; he prayed to God, and reflected: He realized that he had always wanted to be a teacher. In 2010, a friend introduced him to Michael O’Neal. O’Neal realized that Keeping Kids Safe needed a full-time effort; this was a perfect job for Mercer. Today, Mercer is out in the community educating schools, church groups and organizations. He’s living his childhood dream of teaching. And he has a vision — Keeping Kids Safe should go national. The only thing holding it back is fundraising. Mercer laughs: “It isn’t my gift! I couldn’t sell a parka to an Eskimo!” Recently Keeping Kids Safe rolled out a state-of-the-art, FBI-quality smart ID stick. This is a partnership with Guard A Kid, and a fundraiser for the organization. Mercer explained the many features of the ID stick. The key thing I learned: Still today, issuing an Amber Alert isn’t easy. Law enforcement needs to get all the information quickly. The Smart Stick is a way to provide that information. Pink Hostess Snowballs — make way for Smart Sticks. We’re living in a new age. FMI go to: www.keepingkidssafe.us. (Karen Vachon is a Scarborough resident. She is a licensed health and life insurance agent and active community volunteer. To follow her on Facebook, go to: http://www.facebook.com/karenvachonhealth.)

Larry Summers, Mr. De-Regulation, has never stepped forward to say ... ‘Oops! My bad!’ DOWD from page 4

it belongs to him, that he would be an enthusiastic enforcer of bank regulation to protect the little guy? I have my doubts. This idea is being pushed by the boys’ club around President Obama, and also by the bullying cool kids, some of the Wall Street types like former Treasury Secretary Robert Rubin who paved the way for the country’s ruin. Larry’s loyal former protégée Sheryl Sandberg aside, it evokes a sexism of complacency — just a bunch of alpha males who prefer each others’ company and who all flatter themselves that they’re smart enough to know how smart Summers is. These days, it’s impolite to mention that all those cool bankers that President Cool didn’t punish enough brought the country to the brink of disaster. One person unafraid to recall it is the Divine Miss M, who has been trashing the Disheveled Mr. S in tweets this week, picked up by Washington Post economic columnist Neil Irwin. HUH. The architect of bank deregulation, which turned straitlaced banks into casinos and bankers into pimps, may be next Head Fed: Summers. @BetteMidler 2:34 AM — 10 Aug 2013 HUH. The architect of bank deregulation, which turned straitlaced banks into casinos and bankers into pimps, may be next Head Fed: Summers. @BetteMidler

11:26 PM — 11 Aug 2013 Larry Summers, Mr. De-Regulation, has never stepped forward to say ... “Oops! My bad!” Even Bill Clinton has offered an “oops,” saying he got bad advice from Summers and Rubin. In the late 1990s, when the prescient Brooksley Born, then chief of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, wanted to publicly examine derivatives, Summers, who was deputy Treasury secretary, worked with Rubin and Alan Greenspan to block her. Michael Greenberger, a University of Maryland law school professor and former Born lieutenant, told The Post that Summers called and said: “I have 13 bankers in my office, and they say if you go forward with this you will cause the worst financial crisis since World War II.” Instead, these bankers were behind the policies that caused the worst financial crisis since before World War II. As The Times reported this week, when the 58-year-old Summers came to the Obama White House, he was worth $7 million; when he left at the end of 2010, he “jumped into a moneymaking spree” at a hedge fund and at Citigroup — a bank rescued by a government bailout — so he could be a gazillionaire by the time Ben Bernanke retires and the job is open. His stuffing of his pockets within hours of leaving the White House job now makes it unseemly for him to lead the Federal Reserve in enforcing the impor-

tant new regulations from the Dodd-Frank financial reform bill. He is an exemplar of, rather than a solution to, the obscenely lucrative revolving-door problem mocked by Mark Leibovich in his new book, “This Town.” The Fed is entering a new era when it is supposed to be getting tough on the banks, even if it means that the banks are smaller and less profitable and that shareholders make less. Sure, Summers, the son of two economists and nephew of two Nobel laureates in economics, has a high I.Q. and inspired a great cameo bit in “The Social Network.” But there has to be somebody out there to run the economy who wasn’t a part of the culture that ran the economy into the ground. Janet Yellen, the Fed’s vice chair, has generally been more publicly aligned with Bernanke than Summers has been in using monetary policy to revive the economy. If the president passes over the trailblazing and more temperamentally stable Yellen to appoint Summers, he’ll be giving Larry some vindication on his infamous critique of women that helped get him ousted as president of Harvard — a job he got thanks to Rubin. Does the fact that we’ve had no female Fed chairs and no female Treasury secretaries mean that Summers was right when he said women are less likely to have the kind of brains that would allow them to get top jobs requiring math skills? Is that what makes Larry Summers so brilliant?

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Solon man, 65, dies in van crash off I-95 in rollover at Augusta exit Daily Sun Staff Reports William Partridge, 65, of Solon, died in a van crash off Interstate 95 in Augusta just before 5 p.m. Tuesday, Maine State Police reported. Relatives of the victim were informed of his death Tuesday evening, allowing the name to be released Wednesday. State Police the van Partridge was driving overturned on exit 112A, which is the exit to Civic Center Drive in Augusta. The van, a 1977 GMC, overturned coming to rest on its roof and the driver was dead when first responders arrived at the scene, State Police reported. He was not wearing a seat belt.

Maurice Sendak exhibition to open at Portland library in September From Sept. 6 to Oct. 25, Maine College of Art and the Portland Public Library will present a special exhibition titled, “Maurice Sendak: 50 Years, 50 Works, 50 Reasons.” The exhibition features 50 works by the legendary author and illustrator, accompanied by 50 statements from celebrities, authors and noted personalities on the influence of Sendak’s work, all in celebration the 50th anniversary of his universally revered book, “Where the Wild Things Are,” a MECA

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press release explained. The exhibition includes 50 original works from “Where the Wild Things Are” including sketches, illustrations and works on paper, and showcases highlights from Sendak’s career. Many of the works are from private collections and friends of the artist, offering a survey of his range as an artist and author. The exhibition will open in Lewis Gallery at the library in Portland. For details, visit http://www. meca.edu/news.

AARP driver safety class scheduled in Windham on Saturday, Sept. 7 An AARP driver safety class for drivers age 50 and older will be presented at the Windham Public Library, 217 Windham Center Road, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 7. The registration fee is $12 for AARP members, $14 for others. Advance registration is required as class size is limited, organizers noted. To register, call John Hammon, volunteer instructor, at 655-4943. AARP Driver Safety is the nation’s first and largest classroom refresher course for experienced and mature drivers. Drivers learn about defensive driving, new traffic laws and rules of the road. Older drivers learn how to adjust to age-related changes in vision, hearing and reaction time. Insurance companies in Maine give discounts to drivers age 55 and older who complete this course at least once every three years. More information may be found on the Internet at DriverSafetyME.weebly.com.

Saco Drive-In seeks votes in Honda digital format upgrade promotion The Saco Drive-In theater is at risk of closing its doors for the last time at the end of this season, and the theater is asking the public to “please vote and save this American icon!” The drive-in theater operators explained that new movies are coming out in digital format, and the conversion will prove too costly to keep the theater functional. Others are championing a promotion that could save the Saco landmark. Camille M. Smalley, collections and research manager at Dyer Library/Saco Museum, wrote, “As many of you may have read or heard from me, the Saco Drive-In is under a threat of closing due to Hollywood’s new requirement for film! Instead of producing reels, the movies we enjoy will now be produced digitally, requiring a theatres to have a digital projector. These projectors run about $75,000 and the Saco Drive-In needs one to remain in existence. Honda is sponsoring ‘Project Drive-In’ and has asked the Saco Drive-In to participate among other nationwide drive ins. Honda will give 5 digital projectors to the top five drive-ins — decided on by you! So follow the link and vote daily for the Saco Drive-In! http://projectdrivein.com/#vote_7. For an informational video about the Project Drive-In, follow this link: http:// www.youtube.com/watch?v=zh2ULhXtqYU.”

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A dozen middle and high-school students resettled locally from countries where they have encountered violence and natural disaster are heading to a Casco Bay island next week for summer camp, thanks to the cooperation of three local organizations and funding from the Walmart Foundation, the Center for Grieving Children reported. The students are part of the Center for Grieving Children’s Multicultural Peer Support Program, a school-year program with Portland Public Schools serving children who have resettled in Portland from countries experiencing war, conflict and natural disaster, a press release explained. To offer the students a specialized summer camp experience, the center is collaborating for the third year with Rippleffect, a nonprofit adventure leadership program for young people, operating from Cow Island just off of Portland Harbor. Volunteers and Center staff will team with Rippleffect counselors on Cow Island during a week-long day camp offering the students outdoor adventure, leadership development, grief support and community building. “When children who have experienced multiple losses have the chance to rediscover themselves in safe and supportive communities, hope and resilience can flourish,” said Anne Lynch, executive director of the center. “This truly is a unique, creative collaboration that will help create a broader sense of community for children in the Center’s Multicultural Peer Support Program as well as their families.” Lynch said the center has seen that participating in the day camp also helps children increase self-confidence, learn leadership skills, and build trust and a sense of belonging. For the second year, Cumberland County’s Regional Transportation Program is providing students’ transportation to and from Casco Bay Lines Ferry Terminal every day next week. Camp funding comes from the Walmart Foundation, which this year awarded a $25,000 grant to the Multicultural Peer Support Program, the press release noted. The funding supported activities that encourage peer support to promote healing and belonging; doubled the number of children this year’s summer day camp could serve; and helped support the work of the Center’s Intercultural Advisory Council, a group of local leaders who represent Portland’s diverse communities and advise and assist the center. “We are excited to welcome these students to Cow Island again this year,” said Anna Marie KleinChristie, Rippleffect executive director. “Our partnership with the Center allows us to reach young people who otherwise might not be able to experience our program, and introduce them to the Maine wilderness outside their door.” “RTP was a natural partner to provide transportation for this project,” said Jack De Beradinis, RTP executive director. “Our service throughout Cumberland County extends to many different people with transportation needs. We are proud that RTP can help these students take part in an unusual, skills-building opportunity.”

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ACA forums cropping up in Maine Flurry of health care forums offered as controversial law takes shape By David Carkhuff THE PORTLAND DAILY SUN

Today at the University of Southern Maine, the public can probe the nation’s new health care overhaul, the Affordable Care Act, more commonly known as ObamaCare, and how the controversial law may play out in Maine. At 6 p.m. at the Talbot Lecture Hall, Maine Bureau of Insurance Superintendent Eric Cioppa will hold the first of several public information sessions regarding the federal health care reform law, the 2010 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Individuals seeking information about the new federal health insurance exchanges, newly proposed plans for offering on the exchanges, or other aspects for the health insurance portions of the ACA are invited to attend. Additional forums are planned on Friday at Husson University, Bangor; August 29 at Central Maine Community College, Auburn; and Aug. 30 at University of Maine, Presque Isle. Each session will be preceded at 5 p.m. with a public session for individuals wishing to comment on Anthem’s request to discontinue its current plans in the individual market and offer people with those plans the option of selecting one of Anthem’s newly proposed plans, the agency announced. Doug Dunbar, spokesman for the Bureau of Insur-

ance, said the law is confusing, but what’s important to know is that about 20 states are part of the federal exchange rather than organizing their own exchange. “Some of the most immediate issues surround people purchasing individual and small group plans, they’re supposed to be available on the federal exchange Oct. 1,” Dunbar said. “The bureau has been involved in reviewing the new plans that will be offered by insurers as part of the new health care exchanges,” he said. A spate of public forums have cropped up in the next week, partly due to a rollout of insurance options. At 4 pm., Monday, Aug. 19, the Muskie School of Public Service at the University of Southern Maine will host “The Affordable Care Act: What’s Next for Maine?” to discuss ACA implementation. Cioppa, superintendent of the Maine Bureau of Insurance, will be joined on a panel including David Clough, Maine state director of the National Federation of Independent Businesses; Christie Hager, regional director of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Service, representing Secretary Kathleen Sebelius; and Mitchell Stein, policy director at Consumers for Affordable Health Care. Trish Riley, senior fellow at the Muskie School of Public Service and lecturer in state health policy at George Washington University, will facilitate. The colloquium is open to the public and will be held in room 133, Wishcamper Center, on the USM Portland campus. Registration is strongly encouraged. For more information and to register, see: https://www.usm.maine.

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Almost Famous Tattoos and Piercings owner Aaron Karp, 36, has been inking since age 20 and knows everybody in Greater Portland who shares his passion. “Yeah, we all know each other,” Karp says with a faint New York accent. “We refer customers and hang out. There’s probably 15 places in town, but I don’t consider them competition since we’re out on Forest Avenue at Morrills Corner. This is the busiest intersection in the state of Maine, over fifty-thousand cars go past here every day.” “We don’t look like a lot of tattoo places in Portland,” Karp went on, “Most are black and red and sort of dark and we’re bright orange and it’s light in here. We’re only four months old and everything brand new, really clean. Nobody is drinking or smoking and the days of tattoos being for just bikers and sailors are over. We’re more like a New York style shop.” Karp works alongside fellow tattoo artists Jeff Ash, Sam Johnson and body piercing specialist, Dana Dunn. “These guys are independent contractors and it’s like booth rental in a salon. We were all work-

Tattoo artist Jeff Ash (left) and owner Aaron Karp stand in front of the piercing station at Almost Famous Tattoos and Piercings located at Morrills Corner, Portland. (NATALIE LADD PHOTO)

ing other places when I was ready to do this I went around to all the best shops and grabbed all the best guys,” Karp reflected. “I picked them because these guys are talented artists and to be good at this you have to enjoy drawing.” When asked to share an unusual story about his experiences as tattoo artist, Karp shook his head and said, “Oh, I have stories. They just aren’t fit to print. There’s a lot of weird people out there.” And the name? “It just speaks for itself. It’s not pretentious or boastful.”

edu/muskie/affordable-care-act-whats-next-maine or call 207-780-4846. For more information on ACA implementation in Maine, read the new Muskie School policy brief: http://bit.ly/Muskie-ColloquiumBrief-Aug2013. Also, on Wednesday, Aug. 21, the Southern Midcoast Chamber Small Business Success Seminar will discuss “Hidden Opportunities in the Affordable Care Act, Are You Listening?” Presenters Walt Reynolds and Bob Frank, Ship Shape Financial, and Justin Holmes, Inform LLC & Combined Benefits United, will speak and answer questions from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Topsham Public Library, 25 Foreside Road, Topsham. Registration is requested. Maine Community Health Options, based in Lewiston, and Anthem have submitted plans to the state for review, after which they will be forwarded to the federal DHHS, Dunbar said. “The bureau was very deeply consumed with reviewing those plans to make sure that they comply with all state and federal laws, and the bureau had to report by July 31 if the plans do comply with federal law, which they do,” he said. “The federal government still has to approve those plans to be on the exchange, and we’re still waiting for the Department of Health and Human Services to do that review,” Dunbar added. Those affected by the exchange plans include people who would be buying an individual policy or a small group policy, which is about 33,000 people in Maine; 90,000 who might fall into a small group policy, particularly those working for a small employer with 50 or fewer employees; and the uninsured, an estimated 130,000 in Maine, who could sign up for an individual policy, Dunbar said. “Only that universe of people will be impacted by the federal exchange,” he said. More than 1 million Maine residents should not be directly impacted by the exchange, he said. “Most of us, more than 1 million of us, won’t be directly impacted by these new plans being rolled out by Anthem and the Maine Community Health Options,” Dunbar said. It’s not a simply a matter of these two providers, however. Other plans will exist off of the exchange, and beginning Jan. 1, all plans must be ACA compliant, Dunbar said. Also, several portions of the law have been delayed by the Obama administration, and lawsuits continue to work their way to the U.S. Supreme Court seeking review of portions of the controversial law. Consumers with questions about the ACA can also call the Bureau of Insurance toll-free at 1-800-3005000 or visit the agency’s website (www.maine.gov/ insurance). Maine Community Health Options enrollment opportunities will begin on Oct. 1, with coverage effective Jan. 1. For more information about MCHO and how to get involved, visit www.maineoptions.org.

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LEFT: Arianna Burns (pictured in foreground, with a firefighter) said she and Corey Bubier feared that their two cats would perish in the fire on Grant Street Wednesday afternoon. “I heard the alarm go off, and I thought it was someone burning food from the top floor or showers,” Burns said. “Normally that’s what happens. But then I saw people went outside, and the alarm started going really loud, and I looked in the hallway and the whole thing was filled with black smoke. I tried to get my cats, and I couldn’t and I ran outside.” ABOVE: An unidentified spectator crawled out on an awning from a neighboring apartment building to survey the fire response. BELOW: Fire crews worked on the roof to contain the blaze. OPPOSITE PAGE: Smoke poured from the third floor of the building during the early stages of response. (DAVID CARKHUFF PHOTOS)

Fire crews contain blaze at Grant St. apartments By David Carkhuff THE PORTLAND DAILY SUN

A second alarm fire in a three-story apartment building at 129 Grant St. Wednesday afternoon caused extensive damage, as smoke poured from the third floor and flames shot through the ceiling. Nobody was hurt, Fire Chief Jerome LaMoria said, and the cause of the fire is still under investigation. The building is not equipped with a sprinkler system, he said, but an alarm system led to a rapid response. Around 3 p.m., the Portland Fire Department responded to a call from an alarm compan. “That call was immediately followed up by telephone calls from occupants of the building indicating fire inside the building and actually fire coming from the roof,” LaMoria said. Evacuation was under way when crews arrived, and firefighters discov-

ered fire on the third floor and in a small attic space, he said. “People were evacuated safely, we had no reports of injuries,” LaMoria said. The multiple-family dwelling contained 19 apartments, “we’re evaluating right now how many of those apartments will be affected,” LaMoria said. Residents on the second and third floors likely will be displaced, he said. Initial reports indicated as many as 40 people were displaced and in need of American Red Cross of Maine assistance. Of the occupants who escaped safely, Arianna Burns said she and Corey Bubier feared that their two cats would perish in the fire. “I heard the alarm go off, and I thought it was someone burning food from the top floor or showers,” Burns see next page

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said. “Normally that’s what happens. But then I saw people went outside, and the alarm started going really loud, and I looked in the hallway and the whole thing was filled with black smoke. I tried to get my cats, and I couldn’t and I ran outside.” Bubier said, “They called me at work, and I ran home. I work at McDonald’s. I ran home. I knew my cats were in the second-floor apartment, and I ran in the building to try to get there, but as soon as I got near my door, the firefighters pulled me away.” Burns said firefighters brought their pets to safety. “They brought our cats out. Both of them are safe,” she said, visibly shaken by the experience. “It’s crazy right now,” Burns said at the scene. “We’re just glad every-

body is OK.” Wanda Sullivan of Oak Street said she was walking in the area and saw emergency responders descending on Grant Street, which is a close-quartered Parkside street not far from Deering Oaks. “I just happened to walk around the corner to see what was going on. Sad,” she said. A crowd of other onlookers spilled onto the sidewalks, and at least one observer crawled outside the window of his second-floor apartment in 133 Grant St. and watched from overhead. A second-floor tenant at 129 Grant, who declined to be identified, said he heard alarms and raced for the exits. A neighbor in 133 Grant St., who called herself Josiane, said, “I looked out my door and saw all this. I went out. I don’t know. I didn’t know exactly what happened.”

Today’s Birthdays: Actress Rose Marie is 90. Actor Mike Connors is 88. Game show host Jim Lange is 81. Musician Pete York is 71. Author-journalist Linda Ellerbee is 69. Songwriter Jimmy Webb is 67. Rock singermusician Tom Johnston is 65. Actress Phyllis Smith is 64. Britain’s Princess Anne is 63. Actress Tess Harper is 63. Actor Larry Mathews is 58. Actor Zeljko Ivanek is 56. Rock singer-musician Matt Johnson is 52. Movie director Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu is 50. Country singer Angela Rae is 47. Actor Peter Hermann is 46. Actress Debra Messing is 45. Actor Anthony Anderson is 43. Actor Ben Affleck is 41. Singer Mikey Graham is 41. Actress Nicole Paggi is 36. Figure skater Jennifer Kirk is 29. Rock singer Joe Jonas is 24. Actor-singer Carlos Pena is 24. Actress Jennifer Lawrence is 23.

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tidbits will get plenty of attention now (unless you keep things under wraps). CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You’re in another one of your curious and experimental moods. It’s the perfect time to dabble, as you only half-want things. Avoid concrete promises, and stick to the sparkling fantasy of vague notions. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You’re constantly filtering your thoughts -- claiming this one, heaping that one onto the rejection pile. Some rejected thoughts will wiggle out of the pile and back into your consciousness. You’ll file them differently this time around. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Your mind is in expansion mode, and your mouth is still trying to catch up. It’s like part of you is working on inventing the new language you will be speaking in the next phase of your life. TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Aug. 15). Your love is returned! This will start your new solar cycle off on a harmonious note. You’re getting really savvy in your financial, political and professional dealings. September sees you in the ultimate negotiating position. October is pure fun. You’ll grow through taking personal responsibility in November and May. Sagittarius and Aries people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 3, 24, 38, 1 and 18.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19). The clarity you have now will lead you to make sound decisions. You breezily compartmentalize information, tasks, emotions and any other input that comes your way. This ability is a rare gift. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). The different questions you have all seem to lead to the same answer again and again. It’s a good indication that you are resisting the truth in some way. Why don’t you want to hear it? GEMINI (May 21-June 21). People want to be near you now, and if they don’t get the chance, they will be disappointed. Be aware of those around you and the popularity you might wield with them. CANCER (June 22-July 22). Playing all day would be a fun option, but unfortunately, your many responsibilities prevent it. This is one of those days when you actually think about what else you would be doing if you weren’t such a mature person. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). The emotions run hot around you. Perhaps people are responding to your passion. The words spoken from a defensive person will be more extreme than the person actually feels. Calm people are more likely to be sincere. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You will get your needs met without any kind of aggression whatsoever. The requests you make are so of-the-moment that you don’t need a method or rule for asking. You’ll do what feels right. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). If you have someone to whom you are willing to confess the foolish things you do (and who doesn’t do foolish things?), then count yourself among the blessed: You love and are loved. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). A culture is being created around you as you hang around the same people every day. Maybe you’re not entirely thrilled with it, but you’ll look back later and call these times “the good old days.” SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). People say they don’t need drama in their lives, but they sure do love to buzz about the drama in other people’s lives. Your own interesting

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––––––– ALMANAC ––––––– Today is Thursday, Aug. 15, the 227th day of 2013. There are 138 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On August 15, 1969, the Woodstock Music and Art Fair opened in upstate New York. On this date: In 1057, Macbeth, King of Scots, was killed in battle by Malcolm, the eldest son of King Duncan, whom Macbeth had slain. In 1483, the Sistine Chapel was consecrated by Pope Sixtus IV. In 1769, Napoleon Bonaparte was born on the island of Corsica. In 1812, the Battle of Fort Dearborn took place as Potawatomi warriors attacked a U.S. military garrison of about 100 people. (Most of the garrison was killed, while the remainder were taken prisoner.) In 1914, the Panama Canal opened to traffic. In 1935, humorist Will Rogers and aviator Wiley Post were killed when their airplane crashed near Point Barrow in the Alaska Territory. In 1945, in a radio address, Japan’s Emperor Hirohito announced that his country had accepted terms of surrender for ending World War II. In 1947, India became independent after some 200 years of British rule. In 1961, as workers began constructing a Berlin Wall made of concrete, East German soldier Conrad Schumann leapt to freedom over a tangle of barbed wire. In 1971, President Richard Nixon announced a 90-day freeze on wages, prices and rents. Bahrain declared its independence from Britain. In 1974, a gunman attempted to shoot South Korean President Park Chung-hee during a speech; although Park was unhurt, his wife was struck and killed, along with a teenage girl. (The gunman was later executed.) In 1998, 29 people were killed by a car bomb that tore apart the center of Omagh (OH’-mah), Northern Ireland; a splinter group calling itself the Real IRA claimed responsibility. Ten years ago: Bouncing back from the largest blackout in U.S. history, cities from the Midwest to Manhattan restored power to millions of people. Five years ago: Georgian President Mikhail Saakashvili grudgingly signed a U.S.-backed truce with Russia, even as he denounced the Russians as invading barbarians and accused the West of all but encouraging them to overrun his country. Michael Phelps won his sixth gold medal with his sixth world record, in the 200meter individual medley at the Summer Olympics. American Nastia Liukin won the gold in women’s gymnastics; friend and teammate Shawn Johnson was second. Record producer Jerry Wexler, who coined the term “rhythm and blues,” died in Sarasota, Fla. at age 91. National Public Radio commentator Leroy Sievers, who’d shared his struggle with cancer, died at his Maryland home at age 53. One year ago: Felix Hernandez pitched the Seattle Mariners’ first perfect game and the 23rd in baseball history, overpowering the Tampa Bay Rays in a brilliant 1-0 victory; it was the third perfect game and sixth no-hitter of the season. The United States broke a 75-year winless streak at Mexico’s intimidating Azteca Stadium with an 80th minute goal and a series of saves that delivered a 1-0 victory.

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Thursday, Aug. 15 HART’s Annual Yard and Bake Sale

8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Homeless Animal Rescue Team (HART) is a shelter and adoption center for cats that has operated in Cumberland since 1997. The annual yard and bake sale is at the Cumberland Fairgrounds, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 15-17. Beginning Monday, Aug. 12, drop off at the Cumberland Fairgrounds Exposition Hall, use the Bruce Hill Road Entrance. Staffed from noon to 7 p.m. Monday thru Wednesday, August 12-14 only. For more information please contact Joann Wallace: jwsummit@msn.com

Hampstead Stage Company in Harrison

2 p.m. and 7.30 p.m. Deertrees Theatre in Harrison welcomes the return of the popular Hampstead Stage Company with two performances for family audiences. “In the afternoon at 2 p.m. they present ‘The Secret Garden.’ Based on Frances Hodgson Burnett’s classic book, of the same name. Mary Lennox unlocks the secret garden and heals the brokenness around her. Then at 7.30 p.m. the company presents ‘Nicholas Nickleby.’ This Charles Dickens classic is said to be amongst his greatest masterpieces. It tells of a young teacher, Nicholas, who searches for a better life after being separated from his family. Through the help of

an acting instructor, Vincent Crummles, he discovers a love for theatre and a way to rise above his poverty. Nicholas travels from London to America, enabling him to overcome adversity and reunite the Nickleby family. The evening concludes with a reading of ‘The Signal Man,’ a classic Dickensian ghost story performed by Andrew Harris, the theatre’s Executive Director.” For program details, visit www.deertreestheatre.org and for tickets, call 583-6747.

‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’

2:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. “Clay Aiken in ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’ at the Ogunquit Playhouse. “The Playhouse is going Technicolor with Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s irresistible story of Joseph, his jealous brothers and one very colorful garment. The Biblical saga of Joseph and his coat of many colors comes to vibrant life in this delightful musical parable.” July 31 – Aug 25. http://www.ogunquitplayhouse. org/2013season/joseph

Maine Arts Commission health care event in Bath

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State forums on federal health care reform law

6 p.m. Superintendent Eric Cioppa has announced that the Maine Bureau of Insurance will be holding public information sessions regarding the federal health care reform law (ACA). Individuals seeking information about the new federal health insurance exchanges, newly proposed plans for offering on the exchanges, or other aspects for the health insurance portions of the ACA are invited to attend. Questions about all other types of insurance are also welcomed. The Bureau will address all insurance-related questions or concerns. Informational materials will be available.” Aug. 15: 6 p.m., University of Southern Maine, Portland (Talbot Lecture Hall); Aug. 16: 6 p.m., Husson University, Bangor (CFB Conference Room); Aug. 29: 6 p.m., Central Maine Community College, Auburn (Kirk Hall); Aug. 30: 6 p.m., University of Maine, Presque Isle, (Allagash Room). “Each session will be preceded at 5:00 p.m. with a public session for individuals wishing to comment on Anthem’s request to discontinue its current plans in the individual market and offer people with those plans the option of selecting one of Anthem’s newly proposed plans. Approximately 17,500 people in Maine are covered by one of Anthem’s current individual plans. Some of those people would be ‘grandfathered’ and able to maintain their present coverage, because they signed up for the policy prior to the ACA becoming federal law. The Bureau will hold a formal hearing on this matter on Sept. 9 at 9 a.m. in Room 208 of the Burton M. Cross State Office Building in Augusta. Consumers with questions about the ACA can also call the Bureau of Insurance toll-free at 1-800-300-5000 or visit the agency’s website (www.maine.gov/insurance).

‘Farmer’s Markets of New England’

6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Portland Museum of Art. “Always in Season: Twelve Months of Fresh Recipes from the Farmer’s Markets of New England.” “Celebrate the launch of ‘Always in Season: Twelve Months of Fresh Recipes from the Farmer’s Markets of New England,’ a new cookbook written by Elise Richer and illustrated by Portland artist Teresa Lagrange. The cookbook leads us through the seasons, month by month, delivering delicious recipes that feature produce available at local farmer’s markets. Meet the author and illustrator while sampling a few seasonal recipes from the cookbook. The cookbook will also be available in the PMA Store and online at store.portlandmuseum.org for $26.95.” For more information, call 775-6148 or visit portlandmuseum.org.

‘The Jungle Book’ in Cumberland

7 p.m. “The Jungle Book,” Mabel I. Wilson School, Cumberland. General admission tickets $10. Join Mowgli and his friends on a jungle adventure, this play is fun for the whole family! Jennifer Gifford, Program Coordinator, Prince Memorial Library, 266 Main St., Cumberland.

‘Mary Poppins’ in Brunswick

7:30 p.m. “‘Mary Poppins,’ Disney’s family classic filled with magic, music, dance and flying! Maine State Music Theatre, Brunswick. $52 to $59.” Through Aug. 24. “Due to demand, we’ve added extra matinee performances of Mary Poppins on August 17 and August 24 at 2 p.m.” Msmt.org. Wednesday 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Thursday 7:30 p.m.; Friday 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Saturday 7:30 p.m.; Sunday 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Aug. 7-24.

Friday, Aug. 16 ‘Trail to Ale’ 10K Preview Runs

7 a.m. Portland Trails Discovery Trek: “Trail to Ale” 10K Preview Runs. The third Fridays in July (July 19) and August (Aug. 16), and the second Friday in September (Sept. 13). 7 a.m. Run the 10K route on the East End with Portland Trails Director, Kara Wooldrik. Free for people registered for the “Trail to Ale” 10K; suggested $5 donation for Portland Trails members, $7 for non-members. Sign up at trails.org.

Homeless Animal Rescue Team sale

8 a.m. to 4 p.m. August 15, 16, 17, HART, Homeless Animal Rescue Team, will be holding its huge annual yard/bake sale at the Cumberland Fairgrounds from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. All proceeds will benefit the no-kill all volunteer cat shelter. Baked goods will be also accepted at the sale. Any questions call 829-4116. see next page

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‘Summer Book and Bake Sale’ in OOB

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. “On Friday, Aug. 16 (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) and Saturday, Aug. 17 (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.), Friends of Libby Library will hold a ‘Summer Book and Bake Sale’ on the grounds of Edith Belle Libby Memorial Library, 27 Staples Street, Old Orchard Beach. There will be thousands of bargain-priced hard-cover and paperback books of every genre and tasty treats for adults and children. Proceeds from the Summer Book and Bake Sale will be used to provide for enhancement of children’s reading programs, materials, and activities at Edith Belle Libby Memorial Library. Friends of Libby Library are constantly working to advocate for Edith Belle Libby Memorial Library, to promote reading for education and enjoyment, and to enhance community appreciation for the town’s library. Free parking is available in the Edith Belle Libby Library lot immediately adjacent to the building. Metered parking is available on Staples Street in front of the library.” For further information, call 934-4351.

Nordstrom at the Portland Public Library

noon to 1 p.m. Mary Elizabeth Nordstrom, “Unlaundered Cache.” Portland Public Library, Friday Local Author Series held from noon to 1 p.m. in the Main Library’s Meeting Room 5. http://www.portlandlibrary.com

‘Mary Poppins’ in Brunswick

2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. “‘Mary Poppins,’ Disney’s family classic filled with magic, music, dance and flying! Maine State Music Theatre, Brunswick. $52 to $59.” Through Aug. 24. “Due to demand, we’ve added extra matinee performances of Mary Poppins on August 17 and August 24 at 2 p.m.” Msmt.org. Wednesday 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Thursday 7:30 p.m.; Friday 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Saturday 7:30 p.m.; Sunday 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Aug. 7-24.

Scarborough Summerfest 2013

4 p.m. to 10 p.m. “Grab your family and friends and join us for our annual Summerfest event. Festivities begin at the Clifford Mitchell Sports Complex (high school fields) at 4 p.m. and feature a road race, musical acts and entertainment, food, games, and so much more. This fun-filled evening will finish with a spectacular fireworks display.” Clifford Mitchell Sports Complex. Fireworks begin at 9:15 p.m. Free. Runners of SummerFest 5K: Make the registration process easier! Print off the SummerFest 5K Registration Form and bring completed to the registration table on Friday, Aug. 16. Vendors: For more information, please be sure to view the Summerfest 2013 Vendor Application, or call Community Services at 730-4150. http://www.scarborough.me.us/commserv/documents/spec_events

Beach Olympics in Old Orchard Beach

7 p.m. “Beach Olympics celebrates its 30th year this summer in Old Orchard Beach. All funds raised during this weekend long event go directly to benefit Special Olympics Maine. The event kicks off on Friday evening at 7 p.m. with Opening Ceremonies, greetings by Town Officials, a playing of the National Anthem and Official Lighting of the Torch follow. The evening continues with a live performance by Golden Oldies favorites The High Ryders who will entertain the audience with their lively ‘50s and ‘60s ‘Rock N Roll’ five-piece dance band. Saturday is a day of unusual and zany athletic events inside Palace Playland Amusement Park and Town Square. A few of the wacky contests include pig race, donut on a rope, an ice cream eating contest, bubble gum blowing and skeeball, all for a great cause! Saturday night’s performance will again be by the popular Golden Oldies High Ryder show. Come and join in with 40 years of live ‘Rock N Roll’ in Town Square. Saturday and Sunday entertainment continues in Town Square with DJ Renald Cote spinning tunes throughout each day. Other exciting happenings on this fun filled weekend at the beach include: 17th Annual Breakaway 5K Race and Fun Run, Play a round of golf on Sunday from 9 a.m. to noon at Pirate’s Cove Adventure Golf. All proceeds from the Mini-Golf fundraiser will go to benefiting Special Olympics Maine. All are encouraged to participate with a Beach Olympics lanyard. ID Tags are free of charge and can be picked up at the OOB Chamber of Commerce or during the day of the event in Town Square. Events are scheduled by the half-hour and hour in Town Square and at Palace Playland. Individual winners of the various events receive 1st, 2nd, 3rd place ribbons at the Awards Ceremony.”

Green Carpet Event in Saco

7 p.m. “Youth Center will present the Green Carpet Event, fundraiser talent show on August 16. Twenty acts will compete to win the grand prize of $500. Other prizes are available and this years event will have an added twist of an electronic audience voting system. ‘Twenty audience members will be chosen through a drawing to be judges and the audience vote will count as 20 percent of the final tally added in to the professional judges total,’ said Deb Landry, director of Crossroads. ‘We are stirring things up

On Sunday from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., at Rosemont Produce Company, 5 Commercial St., Portland, Rabelais Fine Books on Food and Wine of Biddeford and Rosemont Produce Company of Portland will welcome author Joe Yonan, Food & Travel Editor of the Washington Post and author of the new cookbook, “Eat Your Vegetables.” (Photo by Michael Temchine) by adding in the audience vote, similar to the system used on the game show, Who Wants to be a Millionaire. It will add to the fun and anticipation of who will win the cash prize.’ Funds raised will benefit the Unite Against Bullying ME Walk to be held Oct. 6 at Thornton on the Eastern Trail. Special guests include America Idol star Jessica Cunningham Candage, and Miss Maine USA 2013 Ali Clair. The Green Carpet Talent Show will be held August 16 at 7 p.m. at Garland Auditorium at Thornton Academy. General admission tickets are $10 each. Join us and walk the Green Carpet. For more information, call 838-2146 or email editor@breathemaine.org.”

‘The Comedy of Errors’ in Standish

7:30 p.m. “Schoolhouse Arts Center at Sebago Lake will present ‘The Comedy of Errors’ by William Shakespeare from August 16-18. ‘The Comedy of Errors’ is one of the greatest of Shakespeare’s comedies and relies heavily on mix-ups and witty dialog. The major themes of the play are reality, time, coincidence and love. ‘The Comedy of Errors’ at Schoolhouse Arts Center are directed by Eileen Avery. Cast members include: Cole Cross, Stefanie Farrington, Jacob Clowes, Esther Eaton, Ellie Feinberg, Kristen Nelson, William Emerson, Sophie Sturdee, River Dunn and Samantha Langevin from Gorham; Kyah Morrissette, Marissa Morrissette and Meagan Jones from Windham, Ben and Nate Plummer from Limington, Sandy Rush and Angelica Phipps from Standish. Performances of ‘The Comedy of Errors’ will be held at Schoolhouse Arts Center on Friday, Aug. 16 and Saturday, Aug. 17 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 18 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for students and seniors. Schoolhouse is located at 16 Richville Road (Route 114) in Standish, just north of the intersection of Route 114 and Route 35.” For reservations, call 642-3743 or buy tickets on-line at www.schoolhousearts.org.

‘I Married an Alien!’ at Harrison

7.30 p.m. Deertrees Theatre in Harrison. “‘I Married an Alien!’ starring Ida LeClair (Susan Poulin) in her newest show. Have you ever looked at your husband and thought, Wait a minute, who is this guy? I mean, what planet is he from? The kicker is, you know there’s times when he’s wondering the exact same thing about you! Ida, ‘the funniest woman in Maine,’ will give you her take on love, marriage and what to do when the double-wide’s feelin’ just a little small for the both of you. The Women Who Run With the Moose get to throw in their two cents, too, and yes, even Ida’s husband Charlie manages to squeeze a word in edgewise. (No mean feat!) Don’t miss what happens when worlds collide!” For program details, visit www.deertreestheatre.org and for tickets, call 583-6747.

‘5 Broken Cameras’ at PPL

7:30 p.m. “‘5 Broken Cameras,’ a documentary film by Emad Burnat and Guy Davidi, at Portland Public Library for Summer POV Documentary Films series. “Oscar nomi-

nee ‘5 Broken Cameras’ depicts life in a West Bank village where a security fence is being built. The film was shot by a Palestinian and co-directed by an Israeli.” Rines Auditorium, Portland Public Library, 5 Monument Square, Portland, 871-1700, www.portlandlibrary.com

‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’

8 p.m. “Clay Aiken in ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’ at the Ogunquit Playhouse. “The Playhouse is going Technicolor with Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s irresistible story of Joseph, his jealous brothers and one very colorful garment. The Biblical saga of Joseph and his coat of many colors comes to vibrant life in this delightful musical parable.” July 31 – Aug 25. http://www.ogunquitplayhouse.org/2013season/joseph

Saturday, Aug. 17 HART’s Annual Yard and Bake Sale

8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Homeless Animal Rescue Team (HART) is a shelter and adoption center for cats that has operated in Cumberland since 1997. The annual yard and bake sale is at the Cumberland Fairgrounds, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 15-17.All proceeds will benefit the no-kill all volunteer cat shelter. For more information please contact Joann Wallace: jwsummit@msn.com

Historical Yard Sale in Windham

8:30 a.m to 3 p.m. “Windham Historical Society – Gray Road side, old tools, household items, furniture and much more. Space rental for non-members — $15 ($20 if you need a table). Members – free. FMI — email info@windhamhistorical.org.

Animal Welfare Society in Sanford

9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Animal Welfare Society of West Kennebunk, Mobile Adoption Team and the Spay Neuter Outreach Team will be at Tractor Supply, 1170 Main St., Sanford to celebrate the PetFinder Nationwide Adoption Event. For more information, call Animal Welfare Society (www.animalwelfaresociety.org) at 985-3244 or Tractor Supply at 490-0034.

Brunswick Outdoor Arts Festival

9 a.m. to 5 p.m. “Don’t’ miss the seventh annual Brunswick Outdoor Arts Festival this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m! This event will feature more than 90 juried artists and over 30 demo artisans. A true family event, there will be activities and crafts for children, as well as a variety of musical acts throughout the day. FMI visit www.brunswickdowntown. org/boaf.”

Bug Light Summer Festival

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AWS at the Portland Children’s Museum

10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. “Join the Animal Welfare Society of West Kennebunk Humane Educator and a shelter pet at the Children’s Museum and Theatre of Maine on Free Street in Portland for a hands-on program about animal care and handling from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Meet some great animals and learn about Pet Care and Handling. The Children’s Museum is at 142 Free Street, Portland (828-1234).” Animal Welfare Society. www.animalwelfaresociety.org, 985-3244, ext. 117.

‘Mary Poppins’ in Brunswick

‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’

3:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. “Clay Aiken in ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’ at the Ogunquit Playhouse. “The Playhouse is going Technicolor with Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s irresistible story of Joseph, his jealous brothers and one very colorful garment. The Biblical saga of Joseph and his coat of many colors comes to vibrant life in this delightful musical parable.” July 31 – Aug 25. http://www. ogunquitplayhouse.org/2013season/joseph

The Miss Maine pageant in Saco

6:30 p.m. “The Miss Maine Jr. High, High School and Collegiate Pageant will be held August 17 at 6:30 p.m. at Garland Auditorium at Thornton Academy. General admission tickets are $25 each and all proceeds will support the Unite Against Bullying ME Project and the Unite Walk Run or Roll on Oct. 6 in Saco. Thirty-five Maine young women from across the state will vie for the 2014 titles to represent Maine in Orlando, Fla. next July 2-6. Competition includes interview, runway fashion and evening gown. Once crowned, the titleholders will tour the state of Maine promoting awareness of bullying prevention during the 201314 school year. The visits are free of charge to the schools. For more information or to make ticket reservations, call 838-2146 or email editor@breathemaine.org. Crossroads is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that promotes awareness and healthy Maine living in the state. ... The Unite Against Bullying ME Project is a program sponsored by Crossroads Youth Center of Saco Maine. The project offers awareness on bullying prevention, the state laws and solutions for kids, parents, teachers and the community.”

Downeast Brass in concert at Deertrees

7.30 p.m. Downeast Brass in concert at Deertrees Theatre in Harrison. “The last night of the season is guaranteed to close with the most rousing fun music five brass players can create! This concert will ring out the success the season has enjoyed.” For program details, visit www.deertreestheatre.org and for tickets, call 583-6747.

‘The Comedy of Errors’ in Standish

7:30 p.m. “Schoolhouse Arts Center at Sebago Lake will present ‘The Comedy of Errors’ by William Shakespeare from August 16-18. ‘The Comedy of Errors’ is one of the greatest of Shakespeare’s comedies and relies heavily on mix-ups and witty dialog. The major themes of the play are reality, time, coincidence and love. ‘The Comedy of Errors’ at Schoolhouse Arts Center are directed by Eileen Avery. Cast members include: Cole Cross, Stefanie Farrington, Jacob Clowes, Esther Eaton, Ellie Feinberg, Kristen Nelson, William Emerson, Sophie Sturdee, River Dunn and Samantha Langevin from Gorham; Kyah Morrissette, Marissa Morrissette and Meagan Jones from Windham, Ben and Nate Plummer from Limington, Sandy Rush and Angelica Phipps from Standish. Performances of ‘The Comedy of Errors’ will be held at Schoolhouse Arts Center on Saturday, Aug. 17 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 18 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for students and seniors. Schoolhouse is located at 16 Richville Road (Route 114) in Standish, just north of the intersection of Route 114 and Route 35.” For reservations, call 642-3743 or buy tickets on-line at www. schoolhousearts.org.

‘ELVIS Finally Comes to Portland’

7:30 p.m. “On August 17, 1977, Elvis was scheduled to perform in Portland, but passed away on the 16th. Now, on August 17, 2013, the ELVIS concert performed by Dana Z with tributes to The Platters, Drifters and Tempatations, with former lead singers will be lighting up the state at Merrill Auditorium. This three-hour show is produced by Harvey Robbins.” Acts: Tony Funches, former lead singer of Herb Reed’s Platters (“The Great Pretender”); Legacy of Clyde McPhatter & The Drifters with Ron McPhatter (“Treasure

The national tour of “Menopause the Musical” is rolling into town this Sunday, Aug. 18 for a 3 p.m. matinee at Merrill Auditorium. The Summer Tour 2013 Cast includes (from left) Roberta B Wall, Fredena J. Williams, Kimberly Vanbiesbrouck and Megan Cavanagh. (COURTESY PHOTO) of Love”); The Shades of Blue (“Oh How Happy”); Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Famer in 2012 — Billy Davis with Hank Ballard’s Midnighters (the original “Twist”); Harvey Robbins’ Royalty of Rock ‘n Roll All-Stars. https://tickets.porttix.com/public/ show.asp

Ellipsis Productions: ‘The Terrible False Deception’

7:30 p.m. Mayo Street Arts Center. Cocktail hour 7:30-8 p.m., play at 8 p.m. Admission $10 at the door. “This fouract play in forty minutes (or forty two, with laughs) is a clever and zany look at just a few of the endless possibilities of theater. In each act, with no costume changes, and the same blocking, the actor will tell you four completely different stories. Every time they reset you have to wonder, what are they going to do next? Director: Shawna Houston. Stage Manager/ Assistant Director: Andrew Hesselbart. Actors: Carrie Bell-Hoerth, Jesse Leighton, Marie Stewart, Kelsey Taylor. Designers: Krista Lucht, Gracelyn Kilpatrick, Florence Cooley, August DeLisle.” http://mayostreetarts. org/calendar/

Sunday, Aug. 18 Tri for Preservation Sprint Triathlon event

7:30 a.m. Tri for Preservation Sprint Triathlon, Duathlon and Aquabike. “The Tri for Preservation is presented by Noyes Hall & Allen insurance to benefit the Cape Elizabeth Land Trust. The triathlon consists of a 500-yard ocean swim along the well-protected cove of Crescent Beach. (Wet suits are required in the interest of athlete safety). Participants then transition to a 14.5-mile, rolling bike course past the scenic farmlands and marshlands of Cape Elizabeth. The course concludes with a well-marked 3.1-mile run along the shore of Crescent Beach (on a well-maintained fire road) towards Kettle Cove and back along Route 77. The aquabike features the same course less the run, while the duathlon features an initial 1.5 mile run, followed by the same bike and finishing run. http://www.capelandtrust.org/ triathlon.” Crescent Beach State Park, 190 Bowery Beach Road, Cape Elizabeth. Registration includes applicable USAT licensing fees. capelandtrust.org

Homeless Animal Rescue Team sale

8 a.m. to 4 p.m. “August 15, 16, 17, HART, Homeless

Animal Rescue Team, will be holding its huge annual yard/ bake sale at the Cumberland Fairgrounds from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Donations will be gladly accepted at the shelter until 8/11 and at the Fairgrounds on Aug 12-14 from noon to 7 p.m. All proceeds will benefit the no-kill all volunteer cat shelter. Baked goods will be also accepted at the sale. Any questions call 829-4116.

Reins of Hope Charity Ride

9 a.m. “On Sunday, August 18, hundreds of motorcycle enthusiasts will come together for the fifth annual Reins of Hope Charity Ride to benefit Riding To The Top Therapeutic Riding Center. The event has raised over $40,000 for RTT and this year’s organizers hope to surpass the $10K raised last year. The staggered ride has five stops including one at RTT with demonstrations and tours. In addition to a full day of bike riding throughout Southern Maine, riders enjoy great food, live music, prizes, and a silent auction at the final stop of the day. This year’s featured speaker is Rob Foley. Foley is a former Navy Seal who has benefited from working with horses at RTT. Executive Director Sarah Bronson will discuss RTT’s services for Veterans. Registration starts at 9 a.m., August 18, at Jimmy The Greeks at the Maine Mall in South Portland. Riders then will follow a route traveling to RTT in Windham and then continue on with stops at Willy’s Ale House in Acton and the Maine Street Bar and Grill in Standish. Riders finish at the Stockhouse Restaurant in Westbrook Maine at 4 p.m. To register for this year’s ride or to learn more please call 892-2813 or email scole@ridingtothetop.org.”

Muskie Lobster Bake

1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Maine Democrats’ annual summer Lobster Bake, the Muskie Lobster Bake, with special guests: New Hampshire Governor Maggie Hassan; Congressman Mike Michaud; and Congresswoman Chellie Pingree. “Enjoy the best of summer in Maine at the beautiful Wolfe’s Neck Farm in Freeport and an amazing traditional lobster bake. Host Committee now forming (host levels start at $100). Contact Jeremy at jkennedy@mainedems.org for information. Individual tickets start at $45, RSVP now and purchase your tickets before they are gone!” https://www.facebook.com/ events/494170937328376/ see next page

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‘The Comedy of Errors’ in Standish

has been delighting audiences for over across the world. With hilarious musical parodies set to classical tunes from the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s, this musical is sure to delight.” https://tickets.porttix.com/ public/show.asp

2 p.m. “Schoolhouse Arts Center at Sebago Lake will present ‘The Comedy of Errors’ by William Shakespeare from Screening of ‘Dr. Strangelove’ August 16-18. ‘The Comedy of Errors’ 8 p.m. Screening of “Dr. Strangelove is one of the greatest of Shakespeare’s or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and comedies and relies heavily on mix-ups Love the Bomb,” 1964 black comedy and witty dialog. The major themes of film, part of the 2013 Rooftop Film the play are reality, time, coincidence Series by Mensk at the Spring Street and love. ‘The Comedy of Errors’ at parking garage roof (enter at 45 Spring Schoolhouse Arts Center are directed St.). Each show starts at sunset, BYO by Eileen Avery. Cast members include: chairs/blankets; no alcohol; donations Cole Cross, Stefanie Farrington, Jacob requested. “The mission of Mensk is to Clowes, Esther Eaton, Ellie Feinberg, inspire and support personal, local, and Kristen Nelson, William Emerson, Sophie regional action for the development of Sturdee, River Dunn and Samantha Lancreative and sustainable communities.” gevin from Gorham; Kyah Morrissette, http://www.menskmaine.org Marissa Morrissette and Meagan Jones from Windham, Ben and Nate Plummer from Limington, Sandy Rush and Angel- Scarborough Marsh’s Maine Audubon center offers canoe tours, including a full moon canoe tour at 7 p.m. Sunday, Monday, Aug. 19 ica Phipps from Standish. Performances Aug. 18. Visit http://maineaudubon.org for details. (DAVID CARKHUFF FILE PHOTO) of ‘The Comedy of Errors’ will be held “Joe Yonan is Food and Travel editor of The Washington at Schoolhouse Arts Center Sunday, Aug. 18 at 2 p.m. The Affordable Care Act: Post, where he writes a monthly column, Cooking for One, Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for students and seniors. What’s Next for Maine? public discussion at USM and regular feature stories. He is a two-time James Beard Schoolhouse is located at 16 Richville Road (Route 114) in 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Lee Hall, Wishcamper Center, UniverFoundation award-winner for best newspaper food section Standish, just north of the intersection of Route 114 and sity of Southern Maine, co-sponsored by the Bangor Daily and the author of ‘Serve Yourself: Nightly Adventures in Route 35.” For reservations, call 642-3743 or buy tickets News. “Major provisions of the Affordable Care Act take Cooking for One’ (Ten Speed Press, March 2011).” http:// on-line at www.schoolhousearts.org. effect January 1, 2014. There is a mandate to have health www.joeyonan.com Washington Post’s Joe Yonan at Rosemont coverage and there will be new health insurance options ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’ 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Rabelais Books of Biddeford and Rosefor individuals and small businesses, including tax cred2 p.m. and 7 p.m. “Clay Aiken in ‘Joseph and the Amazing mont announce: Joe Yonan at Rosemont Produce Market. its to help make coverage affordable. What’s in store? Is Technicolor Dreamcoat’ at the Ogunquit Playhouse. “The Rabelais — Fine Books on Food & Drink and Rosemont ProMaine ready? What policy issues might arise as the law is Playhouse is going Technicolor with Andrew Lloyd Webber duce Company, 5 Commercial St., Portland. “The summer fully implemented, and how might we address them? Join and Tim Rice’s irresistible story of Joseph, his jealous vegetable harvest is in full swing, and there’s no better place us for a conversation with knowledgeable experts who will brothers and one very colorful garment. The Biblical saga to see it than at the Rosemont Produce Market in Portaddress questions posed by the public. The panel includes: of Joseph and his coat of many colors comes to vibrant life land, and no better person to see it with than Joe Yonan, Eric Cioppa, Superintendent, Maine Bureau of Insurance; in this delightful musical parable.” July 31 – Aug 25. http:// Food & Travel Editor of the Washington Post and author of David Clough, Maine State Director , National Federation www.ogunquitplayhouse.org/2013season/joseph the brand new ‘Eat Your Vegtables: Bold Recipes For The of Independent Businesses; Christie Hager, Regional DirecSingle Cook.’ ... Books will be available for purchase, Joe tor, U.S. DHHS , Region 1, representing Secretary Kath‘Menopause the Musical’ at Merrill will be signing, and reading, and the folks from the Roseleen Sebelius; Mitchell Stein, Policy Director, Consumers 3 p.m. Presented by GFour productions at Merrill Auditomont Kitchens will be supplying some tasty bites made with for Affordable Health Care. Facilitator: Trish Riley, Senior rium. Tickets $57/$47/$42 (includes fee). “For over 10 years recipes from ‘Eat Your Vegetables.’” From Yonan’s website: Fellow, Muskie School of Public Service USM.” this musical about four women undergoing the change