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Meeting House backers plan Boston trek During Black History Month, preservation effort to be highlighted

BY DAVID CARKHUFF THE PORTLAND DAILY SUN

Built in 1826, the Abyssinian Meeting House on Newbury Street in Portland is the third oldest African American meetinghouse in the country. People came to the historic building to hear abolitionists such as Frederick Douglass, notes Preservation Timber Framing, the Berwick-based preservation company restoring the meeting house. Above, Preservation Timber Framing’s Scott Lewis applies siding to the facade Monday. Friends of the Abyssinian Meeting House plan to hold their next meeting in Boston on Wednesday, Feb. 23, according to Leonard Cummings, chair of the executive committee. Members will attend a Black History program offered by the U.S. Housing and Urban Development Department. HUD will present a public screening of “Anchor of the Soul” and panel discussion from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. A documentary will be shown telling the story of African Americans and the Abyssinian. A HUD announcement explains, “Founded in the early 1800s as the Abyssinian Church, it later became Green Memorial AME Zion Church. Facing discrimination in their daily lives, African Americans turned to the church as a spiritual home and a community center. The Abyssinian Church played an important role in Maine’s abolitionist movement. ... ‘Anchor of the Soul’ uses archival photographs, paintings, church records and other historical resources, as well as interviews with historians, church members and leaders of Maine’s African American community. Following the screening, there will be a panel discussion on current trends in restoring historic African American landmarks in the region. The event will be held at the Tip O’Neill Building, Room 301, 10 Causeway Street, Boston.” (DAVID CARKHUFF PHOTO)

Portland’s Abyssinian Meeting House is ready for its close-up with experts on the American anti-slavery movement.

Armed with a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development grant of $122,000, volunteers restoring the historic church on Newbury Street plan to meet next Wednesday in Boston with their federal funding partners and with counterparts from Boston’s African Meeting House.

“In celebration of Black History Month, HUD is pleased to have the opportunity to welcome the leaders of the Abyssinian Meeting House and Portland Freedom Trail to share in a discussion about current trends in restoring historic African American landmarks in the New England region,” said Rhonda Siciliano, public affairs officer with HUD’s New England Regional Office.

The Abyssinian Meeting House is nearing the end of its restoration, with new façade improvements going on this week. The building, converted over time into apartments, is one of the earliest churches that was established for an all-black congregation in the early 1800s, preservation experts say. see TREK page 7

Bayside seating project pares down for second round

BY MATT DODGE THE PORTLAND DAILY SUN

It’s public seating, take two, as the Portland Public Art Committee once again prepares to solicit artists to design unique benches for the Bayside Trail.

“We’ve made some major changes for this second outing into the bench project, we’ve been working hard to come up with something we think will solicit a better pool of designers,” said Alice Spencer, who

Clarification

“We decided to scale down the number of seats we are looking for so when artists see our budget they’ll say ‘alright, we have a little more wiggle room’.” — Alice Spencer, chair of the Bayside Seating Committee chairs the Bayside Seating Committee, a subcommittee of the full Public Art Committee.

Changes include limiting the project to three sites along the trail, with one bench or a small suite of

In a story about the ongoing Peaks Island secession issue published in yesterday’s Daily Sun, we identified a Peaks Island cost of living study as being created and released by the Peaks Island Council, the elected advisory board. The study was indeed created by the Peaks Island Council, but not the current group. It is dated December 2010 and was distributed by previous members of the PIC.

benches at each site. The committee will also create a simplified process for soliciting artists.

The first round of submissions, solicited during see BENCHES page 3

When does the quest for efficiency in government become inefficient?

See Bob Higgins’ column on page 4

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Tourism booms in Hawaii HONOLULU (NY Times) — One recent afternoon, as the temperature in their native Nashville dipped to a slim 7 degrees, Blythe Grant and Jordan Tlumak walked along the beach at Waikiki with beers in hand and smiles on their faces.Visitors walked down towards the beach at Hanauma Bay in Hawaii Kai. “We just left three inches of snow in Nashville,” said Mr. Grant, 26 and buff. “I was pretty pumped to get on the plane.” Mr. Tlumak, his friend, nodded. “Nashville just doesn’t know how to handle that.”

Mr. Grant and Mr. Tlumak are not the only mainlanders to be gloating about their good luck. Hawaiian tourism officials, hotel operators and travel agents — battered by several years of slumping sales — have recently seen a marked increase in arrivals to the islands. And while there are various theories as to why — including favorable currency exchange rates and Obama on the beach — what most people can agree on is that the rotten weather in the rest of the country, including a series of brutal snow storms in the Midwest and on the East Coast, has been good news in Hawaii.

“We talk to these people every day, and they’re miserable,” said Amy Terada, the vice president of marketing for Pleasant Holidays, a tour operator in Westlake Village, Calif.

“They’re saying, ‘Just get me out of here.’ ” According to the Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau, domestic air passenger arrivals to the islands jumped more than 10 percent in January 2011 compared with the year before. Those numbers were even more striking the week starting Jan. 24, when an epic blizzard prepared to bare down on the Midwest and arrivals jumped 15.6 percent compared with the same period in 2010.

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Students in Bahrain protests Iran clash expand on third day at funeral MANAMA, Bahrain (NY Times) — Tens of thousands of demonstrators poured into Pearl Square here late into the night as Shiite opposition leaders issued assurances they were not being influenced by Tehran and were not interested in transforming the monarchy into a religious theocracy like the Islamic Republic in Iran.

The Internet was jammed to a crawl and cell phone service was intermittent, in an apparent government effort to deter the demonstrators who had laid claim to the square, the symbolic heart of the nation. But its efforts only seemed to energize the roaring crowds, which spilled out of the square, tied up roads for as far as the eye could see and united in a peaceful celebration of empowerment unparalleled for Bah-

rain’s Shiites, who make up about 70 percent of the country’s 600,000 citizens.

Bahrain appeared on the precipice of a fundamental shift in the status quo, as centuries of rule by an absolute monarch were challenged openly, defiantly and peacefully by crowds unrivaled in this nation’s contemporary history. For the first time in local memory, police withdrew from the city streets, allowing young protesters to direct traffic in a widening area around the city. Cars filed into the city from outlying areas late into the night filled with people anxious to participate in the unfolding events.

“The people want the fall of the regime,” the crowds chanted on the darkened square, their words echoing off the towering buildings nearby.

Fed forecasts faster growth as economy gathers steam WASHINGTON (NY Times) — The Federal Reserve revealed Wednesday that its policy makers had substantially upgraded their forecasts for how much the United States economy will grow this year, though they expect unemployment to remain painfully high for some time.

Top Fed officials now expect the output of goods and services to grow by 3.4 percent to 3.9 percent this year, up from the previous forecast, released in November, of 3 percent to 3.6 percent. But their grim outlook for the job market was largely unchanged: 8.8 percent to 9 percent unemployment this year, only one-tenth of a

percentage point lower than in the November forecast.

Growth expectations were lifted by an improvement in consumer spending in the fourth quarter, though Fed officials were uncertain how long that would last, according to minutes released on Wednesday of the Fed’s policy meeting in late January.

“On the one hand, the additional spending could reflect pent-up demand following the downturn, or greater confidence on the part of households about the future, in which case it might be expected to continue,” the minutes noted. “On the other hand, the additional spending could

prove short-lived, given that a good portion of it appeared to have occurred in relatively volatile categories such as autos.”

At the meeting, the Federal Open Market Committee, the Fed’s main policy arm, voted unanimously to continue a plan announced in November to purchase $600 billion in Treasury securities, the second round of a strategy that is intended to push down long-term interest rates and lift share prices. The strategy, known as quantitative easing, has been controversial — critics say it could set the stage for future inflation and asset bubbles — but the Fed has been fairly unified behind it.

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TEHRAN, Iran (NY Times) — Two days after the largest antigovernment protest in Iran in more than a year, supporters and opponents of the authorities fought Wednesday in a battle for the memory of a slain protester, state media and an opposition Web site reported.

The clashes erupted at Tehran University during the funeral of Saane Zhaleh, one of two students reported killed during protests on Monday. Images on the Web site of the state broadcaster IRIB showed a throng of people surrounding a coffin, wrapped in the green, white and red Iranian flag, as it was carried above the heads of the crowd.

But the opposition Kaleme Web site said the university’s arts campus had been taken over by pro-government forces who beat and arrested anti-government students.

The contest to claim Mr. Zhaleh as a martyr reflected divisions that seemed to have emerged once more into the open following the uprisings in Tunisia and Egypt.

The authorities said Mr. Zhaleh, a Kurdish student, was a Basij, one of the student vigilantes on many campuses, who was shot by a government opponent. Opposition accounts said plainclothes security officers roaming the streets beat him to death and claimed that he had joined the antigovernment protest.

With the fighting on Wednesday both sides seemed to be seeking to claim him as one of their own.

The protests on Monday in Tehran and other cities were taken by the opposition as a sign that it has resurfaced after the huge crackdown on its followers following Iran’s disputed presidential election in 2009.

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City panel to send out a request for qualifications BENCHES from page one

the summer, asked artists and designers to submit proposals for seating projects to be sited along the 1.2-mile-long trail which connects the Eastern Prom Trail to Deering Oaks Park.

But the quality and quantity of proposals failed to excite the nine-member Bayside Seating Committee, which voted down a majority of the 17 designs. Only two proposals garnering positive 5-4 decisions.

This time, the committee will take a different approach — sending out a request for qualifications (RFQ) instead of a request for proposals (RFP).

The RFQ asks designers and artists only to submit their professional qualifications instead of a fully-rendered bench design, a change the committee hopes will garner a larger response from the

creative community.

“We need dozens [of submission], not a dozen,” said Jack Soley, chair of the Public Art Committee, during January’s meeting.

The committee hopes to have their RFQ distributed

by March with a deadline of at least six weeks.

Spencer said she hopes the pared down number of benches will encourage artists to come up with better designs. “We decided to scale down the number of seats we are looking for so when artists see our budget they’ll say ‘alright, we have a little more wiggle room’,” she said.

While envisioning one bench for each of the three sites along the trail, the committee will remain open to designs which feature more than a single bench, said Alex Jaegerman, the city’s planning director. “We kind of envision one piece per site, but in conversation

Windham man faces 68 sex charges DAILY SUN STAFF REPORT A county grand jury has indicted a Windham man on 68 felony counts of sex crimes involving children, Westbrook Police said yesterday.

Nicholas A. Gladu, 27, was indicted last week in Cumberland County Superior Court following a four-month joint investigation by Gladu the Westbrook Police Department, the Windham

Police Department, the Maine Computer Crimes Task Force and the Cumberland County District Attorney’s Office, officials said.

The Portland Press Herald reported that Gladu has been charged with a count of unlawful sexual contact, one count of sexual exploitation of a minor — both class A felonies. He also faces one count of visual sexual aggression against a child under the age of 12 and 65 counts of possession of sexually explicit materials, which are class C felonies.

Gladu is being held at Cumberland County Jail on $500,000 bond of $100,000 cash bail, police said in a news release.

with [artists], we might find different things than we expect,” he said.

A simplified RFQ, one which requires less heavylifting from artists working on spec, will hopefully yield a much larger showing and some bold, unique bench designs.

During January’s PPAC meeting, one artist said that the project’s requirements turned even him, a furniture maker, away from the bench-design contest.

“I read the proposal and said ‘forget it, that’s way too much’,” said Jamie Johnston, who taught at MECA and was considering joining the committee. “I don’t do a lot of [requests for proposals] because I don’t want to do the work before I know I have the job,” he said.

The last proposal places a focus on Bayside’s historical context, asking for designs which tied into see PUBLIC ART page 12

Go Red For Women Luncheon planned DAILY SUN STAFF REPORT The sixth annual Go Red For Women Luncheon and Educational Forum is scheduled for Tuesday, March 1, at the Holiday Inn By the Bay in Portland. This American Heart Association event’s goal is twofold — to educate the local community about women’s heart health and to raise $250,000 in support of awareness, research and community programs to combat cardiovascular diseases among women, the AHA reported.

The event includes educational workshops, exhibits, health screenings and a silent auction followed by a heart-healthy lunch and special keynote address by humorist and author Loretta LaRoche. The menu is a creation of the culinary students at Westbrook Technical School who competed in teams in January for the best heart-

healthy meal as part of a school project.

Keynote speaker is Loretta LaRoche, an internationally acclaimed stress management and humor consultant.

She has starred in seven, one-woman PBS specials on humor and optimism (two of which received Emmy Award nominations) and has authored and published eight books.

Dr. Dora Anne Mills, the former Director of the Maine Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, will be honored with the AHA’s 2011 Crystal Heart Award. Local professor, Elise Bolda, Ph.D., from the Muskie School of Public Service will share her personal battle with heart disease and conduct the “Open Your Heart” live appeal for donations.

To purchase tickets or for more information, visit: www.heart.org/maine or call 879-5700.

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LePage announces pick to run Maine’s education department AUGUSTA — Gov. Paul LePage has nominated a former official with a conservative think tank to run Maine’s Department of Education.

In a press conference yesterday LePage said Stephen Bowen, of Rockport, is his choice to lead the department, which accounts for almost 40 percent of the state budget, according to the Bangor Daily News.

Bowen has been working as an advisor to LePage for several weeks, but previously worked as director of the Center for Education Excellence at Maine Heritage Policy Center. Bowen is also a former middle school teacher and served in the Maine

House for two terms, the paper reported.

Bangor Daily News says Bowen is a strong supporter of charter schools and performance pay for teachers. Those positions are generally opposed by teacher unions.

Bowen’s nomination must still be approved by state lawmakers.

Republican legislators aim to tighten state’s abortion laws Bills proposed in the Maine Legislature by members of the new Republican majority would drastically altar laws governing abortion and access to birth control, a Maine newspaper is reporting.

Bangor Daily News says the bills would mandate a

Police recover woman’s stolen wheelchair DAILY SUN STAFF REPORT A Portland woman who suffers from multiple sclerosis has been reunited with her stolen wheelchair, thanks in part to an anonymous tip to received

by WGME Channel 13, Portland police said yesterday.

Acting on a tip, news crews from Channel 13 found Betsy Smith’s motorized chair outside 72 Federal Street Tuesday night, Lt. Gary Rogers said. Police picked up the chair and delivered it to her Congress Street home later that night.

Smith’s wheelchair, which is outfitted with special tires to travel in snow, was reported stolen on Sunday from

just outside her apartment. Police said the chair got stuck in a snowbank and was stolen before a friend could carry it inside Smith’s apartment.

WGME received “dozens” of calls and emails since the stolen wheelchair story aired on Monday, including one from a viewer who offered to give Smith a scooter.

WGME says it received an anonymous tip with the chair’s location at around 10:30 p.m. Tuesday. A “news team” sent to Federal Street found the wheelchair near St. Peter’s Church, WGME reported, adding that crews called Smith with a description of the chair. She confirmed that it was hers.

24-hour waiting period for abortions, tighten parental notification statutes and require that women listen to a detailed description of the fetus before they can have an abortion.

Other bills would require parents to give signed permission for their children to participate in sex ed classes that discuss birth control and mandate parental consent for teens to receive a birth control prescription, the paper reported.

Maine Civil Liberties Union executive director Shenna Bellows tells the paper Maine already has one of the lowest rates of rates of teenage pregnancy and abortion in the country.

The paper quotes several people, including a conservative pastor, who predicted the policies would have a better reception this session because Republicans now control the Maine House and Senate and the Governor’s office.

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Why do they hate Social Security?

Among the mysteries of modern politics in America is why so many of our leading pundits and politicians persistently seek to undermine Social Security, that enduring and successful emblem of active government. In the current atmosphere of budgetary panic, self-proclaimed “centrists” are joining with ideologues of the right in yet another campaign against the program — and yet again they are misinforming the public about its purposes, costs and prospects.

––––– Among the puzzling aspects Creators of the crusade against Social Syndicate Security is the zeal that animates its enemies, as if the present and future recipients of those monthly checks were somehow fattening themselves at the expense of future generations. Whatever drives these well-fed but poorly informed commentators, it isn’t the facts.

First, let’s remember that Social Security actually provides support at a very modest level. Last year, the average retirement benefit was $1,170 a month, or about $14,000 a year, with the average disabled worker or widow receiving slightly less. (It would be wonderfully educational for the cable talkers and newspaper editorialists to live on that amount for a few months — they would not only lose weight but gain empathy.)

Remember, too, that despite our status as the largest and most productive economy in the world, Social Security is among the least generous retirement programs among all the developed nations. As a percentage of the average worker’s pre-retirement wages, the benefit has been declining for years and will continue to fall without any further cutbacks.

The check that used to replace 39 percent of worklife income will replace only 31 percent by 2031.

Compare that with the average wage replacement in the nations belonging to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) — which was roughly 61 percent last year.

More important than those comparative statistics is the fact that the great majority of Social Security beneficiaries have no other cushion for their retirement — not because they were lazy or improvident, but because their wages were simply too low to

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Efficiency in government? ]“Efficiency” is the new buzzword of both governments and the governed, which is odd because its been a buzzword for a while, at least my entire lifetime. There is no problem of government that some irksome wag doesn’t suggest improvements in “efficiency” as the answer to the problem.

But just how efficient do you want government to get?

Just this week, I was perusing changes proposed in the legislature to the Board of Environmental Protection. Before you get out your whacking stick, think about the changes that both the Clean Air Act and The Clean Water Act have brought about in your lifetime.

What is being proposed in the name of efficiency is nothing short of gutting those acts like a trout, though it would hardly be edible considering what the fish could have been swimming in.

Take this gem from LD-1 which, considering the title, should be re-named LSD-25. Obviously, whoever thinks they are going to get this passed in the legislature partook of a bit of the Woodstock brown. The Board of Environmental Protection, a 10-member group, will be replaced with the Board of Environmental Appeals, a 3 member tiny stage combo.

All will be hand-picked by and “serve at the pleasure of” the Governor. They will be overseen

Bob Higgins ––––– Daily Sun Columnist and directed by a commissioner, who will also “serve at the pleasure” of the governor.

I’ve heard of stacking the deck to cheat at cards, but this is having four aces in your pocket just for giggles. If two of the three members have to recuse themselves from making a decision of the board, the sole remaining member can make a binding decision.

This got me thinking about that famed efficiency demon that all politicians take up arms to slay. Just how quickly do you want decisions made that might effect your drinking water and breathable air?

Do you want a DEP that is as efficient as the famed parking meter cops of Portland, with their seeming Jedi-like skills at hearing that meter click over to “expired”?

If you have a tax return coming back, you want Maine Revenue Services to be right on the ball with getting that check to you.

If you OWE money, do you want that same zephyr-wind efficiency

in tracking you and your bank accounts down and snatching that money back?

While trudging through the snow in the last few storms, I’ve been happy to note that the morning bus was a few minutes late.

Adhering to a Bavarian timetable would have made me late for work, and forced me to walk intown from Woodfords Corner.

Everyone likes to save money on heat during the winter, but would you take the extra steps of sealing off every window and draft?

Would you stick a modified airlock door on your house, just to save a few bucks?

Hey, some level of sloppiness is a part of my life, and a good chunk of government. There NEEDS to be laxity in laws, for whenever people meet up with the unwaiverable laws of governments and rub up against them, friction usually occurs at a rate that makes camp-fire starting survivor contestants envious.

Every time I hear some politico mention improvements in efficiency, I mentally picture some sort of efficiency demon. Just like the famed “sound barrier demon” in Tom Wolfe’s “The Right Stuff,” I picture that she lives out there, just hovering on the wing at about 90 or 95 percent. Every time we get to close to the demon, she swallows up another pilot. see HIGGINS page 5

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Budget politics In The Conversation, David Brooks and Gail Collins talk between columns every Wednesday in The New York Times. Here is this week’s installment.

a budget so filled with gimmicks that it’s an insult to the American people. Two-thirds of the proposed cuts don’t kick in until after 2016, David Brooks: Gail, over the past which means they will few days I’ve had a series of convernever happen. He puts sations with people in both parties in an asterisk imaginabout the budget. It’s like traveling ing that $328 billion in to two different countries. transportation funds ––––– Gail Collins: David, I can tell that will magically appear you’re picking up on my feeling that out of thin air.

The New York Times we should have more arguments. So Obama talks about continue, please. being responsible, the David Brooks: Talks at the White House are like Republicans conclude, but then he comes a gentle drive down Pall Mall in London in a Bentout with this. They claim to be genuinely ley. The conversation is sedate and even-tempered. surprised and angry.

The surroundings are impressive. Yes, we face fiscal Gail Collins: I don’t believe they are President Obama spoke about the budget proposal, among other things, at a issues, my sources allow, but nothing to get panicked genuinely surprised. And they’re always news conference on Feb. 15. (Alex Wong/Getty Images) about. If we proceed in a sound and measured way, angry. cutting deficits steadily here and there, we’ll arrive David Brooks: I, of course, wonder Republicans were the culprit most recently, during at some sustainable situation. what the endgame is. The president has clearly the health care debate.

Most of the conversation is calm and detail oridecided not to lead on fiscal matters. He’s daring I think it makes sense for the president to wait ented. There’s a lot of talk about applying research the Republicans to go first. The positive interand see what Congress comes up with. criteria so we can evaluate programs more effecpretation is that once Representative Paul Ryan Look at the polls; people would like lower taxes tively. For example, most Pell grants seem effective, and his fellow Republicans talk about addressand a balanced budget, but they are absolutely adabut summer Pell grants may be less so. The emphaing entitlements and other serious deficit reducmant these things should happen without messing sis is on getting the small stuff right. tion measures, he will join them in that difficult with Medicare and Social Security. I find it scary Gail Collins: Presidential budget proposals only place. to hear that the Republicans think the people will exist to be mauled and destroyed by Congress. The Gail Collins: Paul Ryan, as you know better than be with them if they push for reductions in entitleone thing I took from the whole Obama presentation I, has already addressed many of the entitlement ments. It suggests they’re even more deluded than was: I’m ready to talk about serious cutting when issues. With a plan that his caucus doesn’t support.

I thought. you people are, but in the meantime, let’s not go I think it makes sense for the president to wait and David Brooks: My basic take is that the White crazy and destroy the economic recovery. see what Congress comes up with. They won’t follow House is good on the micro and horrible on the I take it you got a different message from the his lead anyway. macro. other side?

The president has clearly decided not to lead on Gail Collins: How can you suggest they can’t see David Brooks: Talk with Republicans is like fiscal matters. the big picture? Remember health care reform? riding around in a screaming race car at Daytona.

David Brooks: I used to think that, but the presiDavid Brooks: On the budget, the White House Republicans are morally offended by Obama’s cowdent’s budget has stoked a counter-reaction in the is good at evaluating programs, but the scale of ardice. The country faces a great big whopping fiscal G.O.P. In an important move, Eric Cantor, the House their cuts is absurdly small, given the problems. problem and he’s punting on every issue. majority leader, announced Tuesday that entitleThe Republicans are bad on the micro but good on I don’t believe the Republicans are genuinely surment reform will definitely be in the Republican the macro. Especially when it comes to this year’s prised. budget this spring. budget, they don’t even pretend to evaluate proGail Collins: The punting began when the For the Republicans, the cynical interpretation grams for effectiveness, but at least they understand Republicans tried to turn every attempt to control is that Obama will sell them out, demagogue them the scope of the problem.

Medicare costs in health care reform into “pulling for cutting benefits to old people and cruise to reGail Collins: The Republicans don’t have a the plug on grandma.” If Obama’s treading carefully, election. budget — they have a primal scream. First of all, he’s got reason.

Gail Collins: Here’s what the Republicans need they’re not looking at what the impact of huge cuts David Brooks: Obama told the members of the to do if they’re serious about improving Social Secuwould have on the economy in its current fragile Simpson-Bowles commission that he would back rity: Say that everything’s on the table, including state. Second, they’re not seriously cutting the them up all the way, Republicans continue, and yet raising the cap on the payroll tax. Here’s what they budget. They’re not looking at defense. They wail when it comes time to actually commit, he stabs need to do if they’re serious about fixing Medicare: about entitlements, but except for the sometimes them in the back, ignoring their diagnosis of the Say that they’re willing to discuss ways to improve very lonely Representative Ryan, they haven’t scope of the problem and passing on their ideas. the health care law. Everybody knows the law could come up with ideas to cut them. It would be stupid Instead of seriously addressing the country’s probbe made more effective when it comes to controlling for the president to come up with a budget full lems, his budget adds $7.2 trillion in new debt over costs. But nothing’s going to be done if the Republiof dramatic cuts his own party wouldn’t stomach the next decade. cans are only willing to talk about repeal. when the Republicans haven’t done anything to Gail Collins: The Simpson-Bowles commission David Brooks: I’m beginning to think the Repubsuggest they’re really willing to work together. plan needed 14 votes to be approved and sent to licans, in their alarm and anger, are being goaded David Brooks: Politically, I’m almost thinking Congress and it didn’t get them. More important, into walking into the entitlement minefield on their that Obama has been setting the Republicans up among the members voting against it were the own. They are telling themselves that if they take all along. He teased them with the deficit comcurrent heads of the House Budget and Ways and on Medicare and Social Security, the country will be mission, raising hopes that the debt would be Means committees. Who do you need to have a sane with them. addressed. Then he pulled back. When they leap discussion about reducing entitlements? The House Gail Collins: Both parties have spent the last into the breach, he’ll strike. Great for the second Republicans. Who did not support the commission decade assuring the public that the economy can be term, ruinous for the country, of course. report? The House Republicans. fixed, the budget balanced, taxes lowered and MediGail Collins: If that’s the most ruinous scenario David Brooks: The Republicans view the presicare and Social Security protected. Neither side has on the horizon, I can proceed forward with equanimdent’s budget as mind-blowingly absurd. He submits the high ground — although as I said before, the ity.

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What’s the threshold before efficiency becomes inefficient?

HIGGINS from page 4

Take a look at last week’s debacle over at the Maine Green Energy Alliance, still staggering back and forth in the headlines. As a result of an investigatory piece done by Naomi Shalit, the embattled agency announced that it was returning over

$1 million that it had been paid through the PUC for energy audits. Everybody that worked for the agency was paid well for accomplishing very little in the end result.

Before we get all the fancy efficiency-demon slaying paraphernalia back on and sharpen our swords yet again, at some point there must be an honest

accounting of spending dollars to chase after dimes.

There are efficiency solutions out there, but paying consultants and middle managers year after year just won’t find them.

(Bob Higgins is a regular contributor to The Portland Daily Sun.)

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Will multiculturalism end Europe?

Multiculturalism has “totally failed,” says thirds of Germans said he had a right to German Chancellor Angela Merkel. speak his mind, a third said they agreed “State multiculturalism has had disaswith him, and “Germany Abolishes Itself” trous results,” says Britain’s David Camhas sold over a million copies. eron.

It was in response to the firestorm of the Is multiculturalism a failure in France?

Sarrazin affair that Merkel discovered “My answer is clearly yes, it is a failure,” that multiculturalism was a failure. Her says President Nicolas Sarkozy.

EU colleagues have since been falling all Ex-Prime Minister Jose Maria Aznar over one another to agree. has declared multiculturalism a failure Another factor has contributed to the in Spain, saying it divides and debilitates sudden awakening of the EU’s elite — an ––––– Western societies. explosion of anti-immigrant parties that Creators Only in Canada and the U.S., it seems, is are siphoning off working-class voters Syndicate the issue still in dispute. from socialist parties and nationalist Yet these European leaders are not leadvoters from conservative parties. ing anyone. They are far behind the people, and their Among these are Jean-Marie Le Pen’s National belated appreciation of the idea of national identity Front in France, the British National Party, the is but a product of political panic. Take Merkel in Vlaams Belang in Belgium, Geert Wilders’ Freedom Germany.

Party in Holland, the Swiss People’s Party of ChrisLast summer, Thilo Sarrazin published a book the toph Blocher, which won the battle to ban the burka, title of which may be translated as “Germany Abolthe Austrian Freedom Party and Alliance for Ausishes Itself.” tria’s Future, the Jobbik Party of Hungary, the Lega Sarrazin argued that Germany’s gastarbeiters, Nord in Italy, which favors secession, the Danish guest workers — Turks, Kurds, Arabs — are dumbPeople’s Party, and the Sweden Democrats, who just ing down the nation. While Germany’s birth rate fell won a toehold in parliament. below replacement levels decades ago, these foreignWhat these parties share is that all are anti-immiers with less intelligence and much higher dropout, grant, anti-Muslim and ethnonational. They want to welfare and crime rates are rapidly replacing the retain, or restore, a nation of, by and for their own declining German population. kind, with its own history, holidays, heroes, lan“It is a matter of culture,” said Sarrazin, and guage, literature, music and art. They are fiercely “Islam is the culture.” This is why Muslim immiresistant to any dilution of the ethnic composition or grants are “socially, culturally and intellectually cultural character of their countries. inferior to most everyone else.” Yet Sarrazin did use What is the menace of multiculturalism these the phrase a “genetic minus” to describe migrants people see? from the Middle East.

From Moscow to Marseilles, from Stockholm to Were these the ravings of a neo-fascist intellectual Sicily, they see the Muslims pouring in and creating and closet admirer of the late Fuhrer? Not at all. tiny nations within the nation, and being unwilling Sarrazin was a proud member of the Social Demoto embrace a new identity as Englishmen, French or cratic Party of Willy Brandt and a board member of German. the Bundesbank.

And their fears are not unjustified.

With Merkel and the German establishment howlFor just as the populist parties are deeply ethnoning for his head, Thilo resigned, unrepentant. Twoational, proud of their identity as Swiss, Austrian,

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German, English, Dutch or Flemish, the newcomers, too, are deeply ethnonational: Turkish, Arab and African.

And Islam is a faith that is itself anti-multicultural.

Devout Muslims do not believe all religions are equal. They believe there is one God, Allah, and submission to his law is the path to paradise. They do not believe in freedom of speech and the press if it means mocking the Prophet. They do not believe in Western dress codes or mixing men and women in schools and sports. They do not believe all lifestyles are equal. Some think adulterers should be stoned and honor killings are justified for girls who disgrace the family.

They wish to live their faith and their culture in our countries, to live alongside us but to dwell apart.

“If you come to France,” said Sarkozy last week, “you accept to melt into a single community, which is the national community, and if you do not want to accept that, you cannot be welcome in France.”

A little late for that. Some 5 million to 8 million Arabs and Muslims are in France, their birth rate is higher, and more are on the way.

The real questions: Whose idea was it to bring these people in? And what do France, Britain and Germany do if they say: This is a democracy, we will live as we wish to live, according to our beliefs, not yours.

How does a liberal, permissive society that celebrates diversity impose its values on a militant immigrant minority that rejects them?

Answer: It doesn’t. All the rest is chatter.

This is what James Burnham meant when he wrote that liberalism is the ideology of Western suicide.

(To find out more about Patrick Buchanan, and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate web page at www.creators.com)

Criticism of so-called ‘entitlements’ is a ‘rhetorical deception’ CONASON from page 4

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The foes of Social Security insist that they have no desire to force the elderly to eat cat food or go homeless — as they did in the years before the program existed. But we must cut drastically, they cry, because we can simply no longer afford the “entitlements” that we have bestowed so lavishly upon the old and the poor.

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There is no reason to panic, and there is certainly no reason to consider wholesale changes in benefits.

Well, there is a reason, but only if your real aim is to destroy the system and replace it with something less useful but more profitable. Wall Street and its servants on Capitol Hill have lusted after Social Security’s revenues for many years. And they regard the current uproar over the budget as a fresh opportunity to get their hands on a trillion-dollar bonanza. Given their record in recent years, it is all too easy to imagine how badly that would work out for everybody — except them, of course.

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Restoration group wins grant East Coast from Philadelphia origiTREK from page one nally, and then up through New York HUD officials from the agency’s and the Connecticut shore and Rhode Maine Field Office and from the Island and Massachusetts and up to regional office in Boston have met with Maine in the 1820s. It was spurred by leaders from the Abyssinian Meeting what was perceived as offensive treatHouse and decided to invite them to ment of black members of the regular come to Boston to talk about the hiscongregation being relegated to sitting toric preservation work that they are in the gallery or sitting in the back Doing, Siciliano explained. They will corners of the church. So in a great be joined in the panel discussion by show of independence and unity, they Museum of African American History decided to set off and establish their Executive Director Beverly Morganown church.”

Welch and the president of the New Abyssinian refers to their African Bedford, Mass. Historical Society, heritage. Abyssinia was a part of Africa Loretta “Lee” Blake. in ancient days, Farmer said.

Last year, Boston’s African Meeting The meeting house now is the recipiHouse, the oldest extant African Amerent of a stimulus-funded Community ican church building in the nation, was Development Block Grant funding allocated a $4 million restoration grant from HUD. from the National Park Service with “The project when completed will stimulus funds. promote cultural diversity, community Built and opened in 1806, the threebuilding and neighborhood revitalizastory brick building on Beacon Hill tion,” the HUD grant paperwork states. has served as a church, school and “Although Portland today has a signifimeeting place for Boston’s African cant African American population, the American community in the 1800s, historical roots of the community are and a synagogue for the Jewish comrarely acknowledged, and Portland munity during the 20th century. The lacks space for community activities 1,500-square-foot meeting house, for Abyssinian immigrants and refuwhich officials describe as the oldest gees. The restoration of the Abyssinexisting building of its kind in the ian Meeting house will serve as a focal nation, has been closed for four years point for the local community. while undergoing renovations.

The Committee to Restore the AbysLast year, the National Park Service sinian Meeting House has launched a gave Portland’s Committee to Restore capital campaign to raise funds for the the Abyssinian Meeting House $50,000 completion of this project. However, the for restoration of the building, which building is in need of some immediate is believed to be only the third Afriwork on the roof and the foundation to can meeting house of its kind still in preserve the integrity of the structure.” existence in the country — behind only Wednesday’s meeting in Boston Boston’s meeting house and a similar is scheduled for 11 a.m. at the Tip structure in Nantucket, Mass.

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Tour the Maine woods on cross-country skis with snowplow skills can handle. Along

BY MARTY BASCH SPECIAL TO THE PORTLAND DAILY SUN the way are views of Sunday River’s eight peaks and a good ol’ outhouse A winter of accumulating snow and that’s maintained. From the center, school vacation time are ganging up on skiers leave the Inn Loop for American cross-country skiers, encouraging them to Harrow’s rollers. Then the combination go on a ski tour. of Brown Jug, Boom Chain and MothThere are a wide range of touring cener’s Cut-off returns skiers to American ters with many found by ski resorts like Harrow and then Wanigan lead to the Saddleback, Sunday River and Sugarloaf. easy glide on the Covered Bridge Trail.

On the road to Saddleback is the hardy Go over the river and through the 55-km Rangeley Lakes Trails Center with woods but also cross a road (take off its yurt base lodge. Many of the trails are the skis before the final push through sandwiched between Saddleback Lake and a field, by a farmhouse and the bridge. the ski area with opportunities to see into There are options to get back including Canada and perhaps spot a moose a bit the hills and bridge of Wanigan and closer. the herringbone up the Rollway or take The 12-kilometer Outer Limits Loop is a longer way around Gulch to the Inn a popular excursion which sees some use Loops. during the annual Rangeley Lakes Loppet Long a favorite of downhillers, the scheduled for March 5.

Carrabassett Valley is a growing choice “A Nordic ski adventure awaits you,” for free-heelers from the expanding says the Center’s Carol Sullivan.

Maine Huts system to the 90-kilomeLeave the yurt for the Larry Hall Trail ter of groomed lanes at the Sugarloaf for about 3-kilomteters while meanderOutdoor Center. ing uphill for lake and mountain vistas.

Another plus is sliding down Upper Pipe- Travel by skis to the Artist’s Covered Bridge along the trails of the Sunday River Outdoor Center in Billing itself as Maine’s largest Nordic Center, the Outdoor Center also line for a 1.5 km descent before getting into Newry. (Sunday River photo) has many “Oh My Gosh” corners like a good snowplow for a right on the Bridge couple of bridges but is largely flat. that view of Sugarloaf you get driving up Route 26.

Trail and some more time in the woods with a bridge Reputed to be Maine’s most painted and photoBut it’s on skis. crossing. Once the trail leave the stream for an easy graphed covered bridge, skiers can schuss to the The 10-kilometer Burnt Mountain Loop provides stretch, look out for the glacial erratic, Junction Artist’s Covered Bridge built in 1872 from the quite the workout with some fine scenery.

Rock. It’s a landmark for a left on Lower Pumphouse 35-kilometers of trails at the Sunday River Outdoor “This is a ‘must-do’ trail for the serious skier,” says Road. After a relaxing 2.5 km, you level out by the Center in Newry.

Center manager Scott Dolan. lake and can see the pumphouse used for Saddle“Our most popular route is to the Artist’s Covered From the lodge follow Trail 1 east to its intersecback’s snowmaking system. Rest at the picnic tables Bridge much in part because of its scenery, ease, and tion with trail 50. Ski the west trail section of Trail that hopefully have been graciously dug out before length,” says Sunday River’s Darcy Morse.

50, climbing steadily past Trails 29 and 22, where following signs to return to that yurt on Lower PipeThe bridge is reached via a 3.5-km ski along flat line and Tote Road which has some dipsy-doos by a terrain that gives way to rolling hills that a skier see next page

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the trail flattens briefly to provide outstanding views of the Bigelow Mountain Range. The climb continues to the trail’s highest point, 700 feet above Pretty Bog, and the hiking trailhead for the east trail to Burnt Mountain. Enjoy the ride as the Burnt Mountain Trail starts its curvy descent immediately. It allows one flat section before a very steep 100-meter-drop and sweeping turn. The remainder of the trail is a more gradual descent, followed by a 300-meterlong climb up to the “Yard,” where Trail 50 rejoins Trail 1.

So grab those skinny skis for some Pine Tree State trails.

••• Vacation days are coming up, so plan accordingly as holiday pricing rules. But there are still deals to be had.

On Monday, Shawnee Peak will have $16 night tickets.

Saddleback is offering free skiing and riding to Maine Lobstermen Association members on March 1. Bring proof of membership and trade the sea for the snow for free.

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A Portland Water District crew works on a water main leak at 172 State St. Wednesday, part of a busy season for plumbing problems. With recent temperature fluctuations, the chance for pipes to burst has increased. Look for another wild swing today, as the National Weather Service is calling for mostly sunny conditions with a high near 43 in Portland. “It was a very busy weekend for main breaks,” said Michelle Clements, spokesperson for the water district. On Sunday, a water main break occurred nearby at 182 State St. One of the larger recent breaks was on Scott Dyer Road in Cape Elizabeth Tuesday, affecting 60 customers. (DAVID CARKHUFF PHOTO)

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By Holiday Mathis it’s even more important that it’s the right job to do. Open the communication channels with your boss, customers and colleagues, and make sure you are all on the same page.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21).

It is helpful in some situations to bluff.

You will recognize when it suits you to appear more confident than you really are and when it benefits you to tone down your game.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19).

The person who must talk endlessly about his accomplishments and worth is trying to compensate for how he really feels about himself. Your compassion is required there, though you may find it difficult to give.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You’ll be inclined toward actions that will only bring you success if you do them often.

Build repetition into your life to a greater degree. It’s not what you do on a whim but what you do consistently that matters.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You notice how people appear, and you also notice how they try to appear.

Your observations lead you to understand how people feel inside, and you will speak to their private needs and wants.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Feb. 17).

This year sparks your love life. You will find a partner extremely attractive, and you’ll have many wonderful times together. You’ll make money with your mind in March. There’s a big bonus in June. You’ll see new parts of the world and make friends there in May and August. Business booms in September.

Cancer and Leo people have a special fondness for you. Your lucky numbers are: 5, 21, 23, 6 and 30.

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HOROSCOPE 0 ARIES (March 21-April 19). You’ll be busy with the kind of job you do exceptionally well. You seem to accomplish results with hardly any effort at all, while others exert themselves and get results that are dim in comparison.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). It might help to learn how people just like you learn how to use a certain kind of software or work a new machine. Each individual has peculiarities. Be patient, and understand that trial and error is a natural process.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Making assumptions got you into trouble in the past. You will be careful not to take a stance until all of the facts are in. What you know, you know for sure.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Your ability to read people will save you time and energy. Beware: If someone has to tell you how good they are at something, it usually means they’re not so good at it.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You will look into mixing with a new social group.

Take it slow. Observe from afar before you decide to fully join this circle. Do the members of this group treat one another with kindness and respect?

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Just because you’re grown up doesn’t mean you have to lose your sense of magic.

You’ll revert to a belief system of your childhood. Some of this still works for you, so why change it?

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You are both diplomatic and tolerant. You wouldn’t dream of imposing your will on a group of people who do things differently than you do. That’s why your contribution and leadership are so necessary to your team.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). It’s important that you do a job right, but

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––––––– ALMANAC ––––––– Today is Thursday, Feb. 17, the 48th day of 2011. There are 317 days left in the year.

Today’s Highlight in History: On Feb. 17, 1801, the U.S. House of Representatives broke an electoral tie between Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr, electing Jefferson president; Burr became vice president.

On this date: In 1809, the Ohio legislature voted to establish Miami University in present-day Oxford. (The school opened in 1824.)

In 1864, during the Civil War, the Union ship USS Housatonic was rammed and sunk in Charleston Harbor, S.C., by the Confederate hand-cranked submarine HL Hunley, which also sank.

In 1865, Columbia, S.C., burned as the Confederates evacuated and Union forces moved in. (It’s not clear which side set the blaze.)

In 1904, the original two-act version of Giacomo Puccini’s opera “Madama Butterfly” was poorly received at its premiere at La Scala in Milan, Italy.

In 1947, the Voice of America began broadcasting to the Soviet Union.

In 1959, the United States launched Vanguard 2, a satellite which carried meteorological equipment on board.

In 1964, the Supreme Court, in Wesberry v. Sanders, ruled that congressional districts within each state had to be roughly equal in population.

In 1972, President Richard M. Nixon departed on his historic trip to China.

In 1986, Johnson & Johnson announced it would no longer sell over-the-counter medications in capsule form, following the death of a woman who had taken a cyanide-laced Tylenol capsule.

One year ago: President Barack Obama marked the one-year anniversary of the $787 billion American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, saying it had staved off another Great Depression and kept up to 2 million people on the job.

Today’s Birthdays: Bandleader Orrin Tucker is 100. Actor Hal Holbrook is 86. Mystery writer Ruth Rendell is 81. Singer Bobby Lewis is 78. Comedian Dame Edna is 77.

Country singer-songwriter Johnny Bush is 76. Actress Christina Pickles is 76. Actress Mary Ann Mobley is 72. Actress Brenda Fricker is 66. Actress Rene Russo is 57. Actor Richard Karn is 55. Actor Lou Diamond Phillips is 49. Basketball Hall of Famer Michael Jordan is 48. Actor-comedian Larry, the Cable Guy is 48. Olympic gold medal skier Tommy Moe is 41. Actress Denise Richards is 40. Rock singer-musician Billie Joe Armstrong is 39. Actor Jerry O’Connell is 37.

Country singer Bryan White is 37. Actress Kelly Carlson is 35. Actor Ashton Holmes is 33. Actor Jason Ritter is 31. TV personality Paris Hilton is 30.

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Entries may be ‘all over the board’ with new solicitation process PUBLIC ART from page 3

the industrial and maritime history of the neighborhood.

“We need to have a lighter touch,” said Spencer. The RFQ will solicit work that is “timeless and robust,” with an “awareness of the cacophony of the urban context,” according to Spencer.

But the new RFQ system also has it’s drawbacks.

“The format is so much simpler and less intimidating with much more clarity, but that’s a double-edged sword,” Soley said. “That clarity means you might not have that sophistication of entries, they’re going to be all over the board and it’s going to create a lot more work for the subcommittee,” he said.

The Bayside Seating Committee has also consulted Portland Museum of Art chief curator Tom Denenberg on bench designs. Denenberg’s father has

In this scene from last year, John MacMillan strolls into a new plaza for the recently opened Bayside Trail. (DAVID CARKHUFF FILE PHOTO)

a degree in furniture, and the PMA curator could likely be very helpful in vetting future bench submissions, according to members of the PPAC. “We might call him in later in the process,” said Spencer, who said Denen-

berg’s expertise has already yielded some helpful advice as the committee poured over a portfolio of similar artist bench projects. Denenberg advised the subcommittee to “stay away from the whimsical,” according to Spencer.

“You’ve got all these spindly things that were interesting and cute but didn’t hold the space well.

Roughly $2,175 of the $3,000 budgeted for the project has already been used, meaning the PPAC will need to allocate an an additional $3,000 to $4,000 to finish the project, in Spencer’s estimation.

Once the RFQ process has narrowed down the competition to three artists or teams, an additional $500 to $1,000 in design concept funds will be allotted.

While it’s full steam ahead right now for the Bayside Seating Committee, it could be a while before Portland pedestrians get the chance to take a load off on one of the artist’s benches.

“An RFQ can drag on for many months, it could take easily 10 months before we really have some final bench designs,” said Soley.

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ANNIE’S MAILBOX Dear Annie: I am having a problem with my mother-in-law.

My husband is so upset that he doesn’t plan to speak to her again.

My mother-in-law is a smoker. So are my husband, mother and father-in-law. We have asked everyone to smoke outside because I have young children and one has upper-respiratory issues. We have a screened-in porch with comfortable furniture where people are welcome to enjoy themselves. No one has a problem with this except my mother-in-law. She refuses to smoke outside. In addition, she refuses to visit unless she can smoke wherever she wants.

Mom doesn’t believe smoking causes health issues, so we no longer allow our daughter to visit Mom at her home. In the past, our daughter has come home with inflamed bronchial tubes, requiring a nebulizer to breathe.

Mom has turned this into a major feud, saying we are disrespectful to her. In her attempts to force us to allow her to smoke in the house, she has said some pretty nasty things to my husband. My husband is a wonderful son and has always been there for his mother whenever she needed anything.

Now he is “dead” to her. Mom has told the entire family that we cut off access to the grandchildren “for no reason.” She sent my parents a lengthy e-mail to “let them know what we were doing to her.” She phoned our 10-year-old daughter and said Mommy and Daddy won’t let her visit. She told her to work on convincing us to let her smoke inside.

We have never said a bad word to this woman. We always speak to her calmly, but we are not going to give in about the smoking. We’ve begged her to visit more often so our daughter can see her, but she refuses to abide by the rules. What can we do? -- Texas Dear Texas: Nothing. You have made your home welcoming to smokers and non-smokers alike. Your mother-in-law is

being a selfish pain in the behind and values her convenience over her family. This is HER choice. Continue to be calm, but do not give in. Shame on her.

Dear Annie: I am a 46-year-old single mother of two. I recently had an interview at a small company and was asked whether I was married and had children.

I thought this was against the law. I answered truthfully, and I believe that’s why I did not get the job, but how do I prove it? How am I supposed to answer such questions in the future without appearing rude or evasive? I know I cannot possibly be the only one who has had to face this sticky situation. -- Discriminated Against Dear Discriminated: Prospective employers are not supposed to ask about your marital status, religion, age or whether you have children. Asking if you have children is another way of finding out whether you might have trouble working overtime or weekends. You can respond indirectly by saying that you are capable of performing whatever duties are required and putting in the necessary time. You also could say that you prefer to keep your personal life private and don’t feel comfortable talking about those things. If you feel you’ve been discriminated against, contact your state board of labor, the National Labor Relations Board or the EEOC. Dear Annie: I read the letter from “Female Seeking Friendship,” who wants to meet new people. I was surprised you didn’t mention meetup.com. After relocating to Florida, I went online and found many meetup groups in our area for all ages and interests. I have joined four and developed great friendships. If she’s from a small town, she might have to travel to the closest city, or she can form her own meetup group for young adults in her area. -- MJ Dear MJ: Thanks for the reminder. We’ve mentioned meetup.com before and should have done so again.

Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to: anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, c/o Creators Syndicate, 5777 W. Century Blvd., Ste. 700, Los Angeles, CA 90045.

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Thursday, Feb. 17 WENA Community Breakfast 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. West End Neighborhood Association Community Breakfast at Reiche Community Center. http://www. wenamaine.org/

Wisdom At Work Series noon to 1 p.m. Portland Public Library is hosting a four-part series on work each Thursday in February in Rines Auditorium.

The series is sponsored by Heart At Work Career Counseling and Amy Wood, Success Strategist.

The third in the series is titled “Five Real-World Strategies To Find A Meaningful Job” presented by Melissa Suey, of Red Sky Leadership. The public is invited to this free series. Heart At Work Career Counseling, Outplacement Services & Second Half of Life Planning, 25 Middle St. 775-6400.

Contra Dance in Bar Harbor 7:30 p.m. Contra Dance with Big Moose Contra Dance Band and caller Chrissy Fowler in College of the Atlantic’s Gates Center, 105 Eden St., Bar Harbor. Lessons at 7:30 p.m., dance begins at 8 p.m. $6. Children free. www. coa.edu or 288-5015.

‘Crazy Lil’ Thing Called Love’ 8 p.m. “Crazy Lil’ Thing Called Love” an adult comedy about love, sex and relationships.

February 11-27, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m.

All seats $15. Old Port Playhouse, 19 Temple St. Box Office 773-0333, oldportplayhouse.com.

‘The Real Mcgonagall’

8 p.m. Through Feb. 27. “On Dan Bern is best known for his prolific songwriting and electric live persona. He has released a dozen albums while spending well the eve of his return voyage over a decade performing everywhere from local coffee shops to Carnegie Hall. He’s coming to One Longfellow Square on Thursday, to Scotland, Sir William Topaz Feb. 24. (Photo by Judd Irish Bradley) McGonagall recites his outra4:30 p.m. In observance of Black geously bad poetry at a saloon lection, the Maine Historical Society will present, “Black History Month and the 50th anniversary of the 1961 Freein New York. Is he a fool? A joke? Or is the joke on any of us Daughter of Maine, American Woman of the World: The dom Riders protest, a historian from Ohio’s Miami Univerwho has ever secretly yearned for artistic self-expression but Storied Lives and Times of Pauline Elizabeth Hopkins,” by sity reviews the history, impacts and continuing relevance not dared go public? A hilarious account of the true life-story Lois A. Brown, Elizabeth Small Professor of English, Mt. of this galvanizing episode in the civil rights movement in of the world’s worst poet and his dubious (but loveable) place Holyoke College. “Join us to learn about the life, literature, the Benjamin Mays Center at Bates College, 95 Russell St., in history.” Portland Stage. www.portlandstage.org and career of Maine-born writer Pauline Elizabeth HopLewiston. Sponsored by the Office of Intercultural EducaHarrison Stebbins at the Comedy Connection kins (1859-1930). Born into an educated free black family tion at Bates, Nishani Frazier’s talk, titled “On the March,” is 8:30 p.m. Harrison Stebbins with Josh Grondelman and in Portland, Pauline Hopkins was a pioneering playwright, open to the public at no cost. “Frazier, assistant professor Ryan Waning. Tickets $15. Portland Comedy Connection, journalist, novelist, feminist, and public intellectual, best of history at Miami, is an authority on the African Ameri16 Custom House Wharf. Also Saturday. Reservations: known for her 1900 novel, ‘Contending Forces: A Romance can experience. She will examine the story of the Freedom 774-5554. $7.50. Schedule and information: www.maineof Negro Life North and South.’

Brown’s recent biography Riders, their importance to American history and their curcomedy.com. Box office open Thurs.-Sat., noon to 10 p.m. traces Hopkins’ early life, her family’s connections to eighrent relevance in the face of efforts to retreat politically, teenth-century New England and the African slave trade, culturally and socially from the advances of the civil rights and her literary career, including a public feud with Booker movement. Beginning in May 1961, the Freedom Rides Saturday, Feb. 19 T. Washington that ultimately led to her professional demise were an effort to shatter segregationist resistance to laws as a journalist. www.mainehistory.org mandating equal access to public facilities for all people.

Presumpscot River Preserve walk Involving up to 450 civil rights activists over five months, Thom Pain (based on nothing) by Will Eno 8:45 a.m. to 10 a.m. Portland Trails is excited to announce the Riders made repeated trips into the South on the Grey7:30 p.m. Thom Pain (based on nothing) by Will Eno. Feb. a 2011 Winter Walk series. This free series, made possible hound and Trailways bus lines, forging ahead despite the 10-20. Thursdays at 7:30 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays at 8 by a grant from Healthy Portland, is for adults and families savage violence, at the hands of law enforcement officers p.m. and Sunday nights at 7 p.m. at Lucid Stage. Starring with children who are making an effort to get more exercise, and the Ku Klux Klan among others, that awaited them. This James Hoban; directed by Adam Gutgsell. “Will Eno is a but are stymied when it comes to winter recreation. Particichapter in the civil rights movement heightened national Samuel Beckett for the Jon Stewart generation ... To sum pants are reminded to wear warm clothing, hats and gloves attention to the cause, brought in many new activists and up the more or less indescribable: Thom Pain is at bottom and bring snowshoes if there is adequate snow on the compelled the federal government to begin enforcing its a surreal meditation on the empty promises life makes, the ground. Portland Trails has snow shoes available (free for equal access legislation.” For more information, please call way experience never lives up to the weird and awesome members, $5/non-members) which can be reserved ahead 786-8376. fact of being. But it is also, in its odd, bewitching beauty, of time. Please register for any walk by emailing info@trails.

Music tips on YouTube and beyond an affirmation of life’s worth.” — Charles Isherwood, New org or calling 775-2411. For more information or to check 6 p.m. The Portland Music Foundation continues its “Music York Times. Ticket prices are $12 for adults and $10 for stucancellations due to the weather go to www.trails.org. Join as a Profession” series of educational seminars in 2011 with dents/seniors. Purchase tickets online at www.LucidStage.

Trail Foreman Charlie Baldwin on the Presumpscot River an event that explores how to make a great video to accomcom or by calling 899-3993.

Trail. The trail parallels the Presumpscot River and is the pany your music and what to do with it after you’ve made it. site of a spectacular waterfall. Meet at the Overset Road ‘The Real Mcgonagall’ Panelists for this seminar include Universal Republic artist Trailhead: Take Allen Ave east and turn left onto Summit 8 p.m. Through Feb. 27. “On the eve of his return voyage Spose, filmmakers [dog] and [pony] and award-winning Street. After Oat Nuts Park take a right on Curtis Road. to Scotland, Sir William Topaz McGonagall recites his outsongwriter and musician Adam Flaherty. The seminar takes Follow Curtis Road to Overset Road. Turn right on Overset rageously bad poetry at a saloon in New York. Is he a fool? place at the Portland Public Library’s Rines Auditorium, is Road and park at dead end. Trailhead is on the right.

A joke? Or is the joke on any of us who has ever secretly located in the bottom level of the newly renovated library. yearned for artistic self-expression but not dared go public?

Introduction to Genealogy Doors are at 5:30 p.m. The PMF “Music as a Profession” A hilarious account of the true life-story of the world’s worst 9:30 a.m. to noon. Workshop: Introduction to Genealogy series is free for PMF members. Annual membership cost poet and his dubious (but loveable) place in history.” Port(for beginners) by presenter Kathy Amoroso, director of $20 and includes nine educational seminars plus a number land Stage. www.portlandstage.org/Event-43.html digital projects, Maine Historical Society. “Join us to learn of discounts with area businesses. All members of a band the basics of family history research. Find out how to begin, can join for $40 per year. Membership is available at the who to talk to, what records are available, and where you Friday, Feb. 18 door on Feb. 17 or at www.portlandmusicfoundation.org. will find them. Learn how to organize your files and keep New Gloucester Historical Society track of your findings. This lecture does not cover Inter7 p.m. The meeting of the New Gloucester Historical Soci‘Waste Land’ at the PMA net research but covers the basics of good research proety has been moved to the New Gloucester Community 6:30 p.m. Portland Museum of Art Movies at the Museum cesses and skills. For beginners or intermediates looking Building (Old Fire Barn), directly behind the Town Hall on series features “Waste Land” on Friday, Feb. 18, 6:30 for a refresher class. “The MHS Research Library will not Route 231. The meeting time is still 7 p.m. p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 19, 2 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. 20, 2 p.m. be open the day of this program. Registration required. To NR. “Filmed over nearly three years, Waste Land follows register, please call 774-1822.

‘A Disciplined Guide to Investment Success’ renowned artist Vik Muniz as he journeys from his home 7 p.m. Investments Program “Buy, Hold, Sell: A Disciplined Insurance and investing seminar base in Brooklyn to his native Brazil and the world’s largest Guide to Investment Success,” at the Peaks Island Branch 10 a.m. to noon. The Institute for Financial Literacy has garbage dump, Jardim Gramacho, located on the outLibrary. Author Benjamin Sprague will speak about his book, launched a new interactive personal finance seminar series. skirts of Rio de Janeiro.

There he photographs an eclectic Buy, Hold, Sell: a Disciplined Guide to Investment Success, Taught by certified educators and open to the general public, band of ‘catadores’—self-designated pickers of recyclable in the Community Room. The book provides an investment the seminars are designed to promote financial education materials. Muniz’s initial objective was to ‘paint’ the cataframework to consider, following a difficult 10 years of stock in Maine. In this session, you will learn how insurance and dores with garbage. However, his collaboration with these market fluctuations. It is for people who are confused or investing can help you reach your financial goals quicker inspiring characters as they recreate photographic images apprehensive about the stock market, but still want some and easier than imagined. All seminars are being held at the of themselves out of garbage reveals both the dignity and growth from their money. Sponsored by the Friends of the Institute’s new campus conveniently located near the Maine despair of the catadores as they begin to re-imagine their Peaks Island Library. http://www.portlandlibrary.com/locaMall at 260 Western Avenue in South Portland. Cost is $50 lives. Director Lucy Walker (Devil’s Playground, Blindsight, tions/peaks.htm#Events%20&%20Programs per adult/$75 couple. Attendance is limited and advance Countdown to Zero) has great access to the entire process registration is required. To register, please call 221-3601 or ‘Black Daughter of Maine, American Woman and, in the end, offers stirring evidence of the transformaemail help@financiallit.org. www.financiallit.org of the World’ at Maine Historical Society tive power of art and the alchemy of the human spirit. In 7 p.m. In Partnership with the Maine Women Writers Colsee next page English and Portuguese with English subtitles.

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contact the Recycling Hotline at 756-8189. The Riverside Recycling Facility will be closed on Presidents Day as well, and will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, Feb. 22, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Postal Service observes Presidents’ Day as a holiday.

All post offices will be closed.

There will be no regular mail delivery, except for Express Mail. At www.usps.com, postal customers can look up a ZIP Code and find addressing information.

Maine’s Immigrant Youth dialogue noon to 4 p.m. Living With Peace, a local non-governmental organization dedicated to immigrant integration, is hosting a Dialogue on the topic of Maine’s Immigrant Youth: Our Untapped Talent Pool. The Dialogue is free and open to the public. The Dialogue is co-sponsored by Atlantic Global Aid and the East Bayside Neighborhood Association. Registrants may have a nutritious breakfast from 11:15 a.m. to noon. At noon the Dialogue opens with speakers addressing the topic of Ensuring a Secure Future for our Youth.

Speakers have been invited from the educational community, the nonprofit community, and the local student body.

The afternoon will be spent in round table discussions on pre-selected topics. Dialogue closing remarks begin at 3:30 p.m. Music and dancing continue until 8 p.m. Root Cellar (lower level), 94 Washington Ave. For more information, contact Christina Feller at 773-4336, Roger Ruganzu at 699-8956, Abdifatah Ahmed at (617) 953-8717

Tuesday, Feb. 22 February Vacation: Family Days in the Museum

Portraits in the Permanent Collection at PMA 1 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. Gallery Talk, Portraits in the Permanent Collection by Sy Epstein at the Portland Museum of Art. Join docents for casual and informative discussions of works in the museum. Free with museum admission or to members.

Lucid Stage announces: The Two Storytellers 2 p.m. Lucid Stage at 29 Baxter Boulevard presents this rare collaboration between two of Maine’s excellent, versatile and internationally acclaimed performers: Antonio Rocha, storyteller-movement artist, and Michael Parent, storyteller-singer. Two family matinees are filled with story, mime and song. Saturday, Feb. 19, at 2 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. 20, at 2 p.m. $10 for adults; $5 for children; $20 for “family” of four. For tickets, call Lucid Stage at 899-3993, or purchase online at www.LucidStage.com

‘Crazy Lil’ Thing Called Love’ 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. “Crazy Lil’ Thing Called Love” an adult comedy about love, sex and relationships. February 11-27, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m. All seats $15. Old Port Playhouse, 19 Temple St. Box Office 773-0333, oldportplayhouse.com.

‘The Real Mcgonagall’ 3 p.m. Through Feb. 27. “On the eve of his return voyage to Scotland, Sir William Topaz McGonagall recites his outrageously bad poetry at a saloon in New York. Is he a fool?

A joke? Or is the joke on any of us who has ever secretly yearned for artistic self-expression but not dared go public?

A hilarious account of the true life-story of the world’s worst poet and his dubious (but loveable) place in history.” Portland Stage. www.portlandstage.org/Event-43.html

Romantic songs at Anthony’s Dinner Theater 7 p.m. Kelly Caufield performs romantic songs at Anthony’s Dinner Theater. Free rose to every lady all month. $39.95 per person. Feb. 12, 19 and 26. Call for Reservations. 2212267. www.anthonysdinnertheater.com

Metropolitan Holy Ghost Society 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The Metropolitan Holy Ghost Society will be holding Saturday Evening Services at “The Rock Church” at 7 Braeburn Ave., South Portland. “This will be our new location and an ongoing event until further notice.” www.MHGS.org

1940s Night at the State Theatre 7 p.m. “Casablanca” with the Portland Jazz Orchestra. This event is all ages. “The State Theatre brings ‘Casablanca’ back to the silver screen for a night of great romance! Perfect for that Valentine’s Day gift, hint hint. Set during World War II, and starring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman, Casablanca is the classic story of love and sacrifice. The film begins at 7 p.m. and the passion and drama continues after the screening, with the Portland Jazz Orchestra performing the big band standards of the 1940s.” www.statetheatreportland.com

48 Hour Music Festival 9 p.m. The third annual 48 Hour Music Festival is here!

Thirty artists from different Portland bands of all genres will be randomly shuffled into six supergroups, announced on Thursday afternoon. From there, each band has exactly 48 hours to construct and practice a 25-minute set of material, culminating in this 9 p.m. Saturday performance. This entirely new pool of local talent, featuring members of Huak, the Rattlesnakes, Covered in Bees, Planets Around the Sun, Falls of Rauros, The Travelling Trees, Antiseptic, Conifer, Sunset Hearts, Marie Stella, I Barbarian, Space vs.

Speed, Corpse Pose, Shabti, Baltic Sea, The Mallett Brothers Band (and more!), will be tested by a need for teamwork and a couple of sleepless nights. “Each year, the 48 Hour Music Fest has proven to be one of the most exciting and creative nights of the year and a sold-out show so folks are encouraged to buy tickets in advance! Sponsored by D.L. Geary Brewing Co.” SPACE Gallery. Doors at 8:30 p.m., starts at 9: p.m., $10, 18 plus.

11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, Feb. 22 through Feb. 24, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. All children must be A covered doctor’s sleigh is part of the Skyline Farm Carriage Museum‘s “Winter Delivery” Exhibit. accompanied by an adult.

(Photo by Pamela Ames) “Brighten your family’s February with an art-making Sunday, Feb. 20 excursion at the PMA. Collaborate with art students from Maine College of Art and share their creative process. Kids of all ages will receive a special guide with clues to art ‘Winter Delivery’ at carriage museum activities in the galleries. Be part of the creative process at 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Skyline Farm Carriage Museum, 95 The work, taste a special kid’s treat from the Café, and create Lane, is hosting its new exhibit, “Winter Delivery,” from 1-4 your own collection of art.” Portland Museum of Art, www. p.m. every Sunday through March 27, where the public can portlandmuseum.org explore horse-drawn delivery vehicles commonly seen on Maine winter roads in the late 1800s and early 1900s. The Free seminar on ‘Succession Planning exhibit features such vehicles as an Oil Delivery Wagon, covfor Businesses and Family Real Estate’ ered Doctor’s Sleigh, School Bus Sleigh, and both city and 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. The Portland law firm Murray, Plumb country sleighs. It also examines the inventions of Thomas & Murray will be hosting two free seminars: “Succession Goodall and family who ran innovative horse blanket and Planning for Businesses and Family Real Estate” on Tuesplush lap robe factories that employed thousands of Maine day, Feb. 22, and “Commercial Real Estate Basics for New workers at Sanford Mills into the 1950s. Unusual hitching Investors” on Tuesday, March 1. Both seminars will take posts and horse weights round out the display. Admission place from 4:30-6 p.m. at the firm’s office at 75 Pearl Street is free, but donations are gratefully accepted. Dress warmly in Portland. Peter Plumb, co-founder and senior director of as the museum is not heated. For more information, please Murray, Plumb & Murray will lead the succession planning call Greg Cuffey, 239-5782, or visit www.skylinefarm.org. seminar on Feb. 22. This seminar will focus on the often ‘Crazy Lil’ Thing Called Love’ confusing and difficult questions of succession planning for 2 p.m. “Crazy Lil’ Thing Called Love” an adult comedy businesses and family real estate. about love, sex and relationships. February 11-27, Fridays ‘From Plate to Car: Turning Food and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m.

All seats $15. Old Port Playhouse, 19 Temple St. Box Office Waste into Energy’ at COA 773-0333, oldportplayhouse.com.

4 p.m. “While no elephant actually lives in Bar Harbor, each year the town produces the equivalent waste of 220 Kids, Kartoons & Kotzschmar elephants, according to a group of College of the Atlantic 2 p.m. Rob Richards, named 2005 “Organist of the Year” students. But rather than deploring this waste, these stuby the American Theatre Organ Society, will appear at Merdents hope to harness it, turning it into fuel. The students rill Auditorium to play on the Kotzschmar Organ. Presented will discuss their plans in a talk called ‘From Plate to Car:

by Friends of the Kotzschmar Organ. It’s Rob’s 30th year Turning Food Waste into Energy’ in the college’s McCorof concerts and the Society’s 50th anniversary. His commick Lecture Hall. The talk is part of the college’s weekly bination of technical facility, showmanship and personality Human Ecology Forum. When lawns are mowed, weeds has won him fans around the world. Currently, Richards is pulled, leaves raked, and branches clipped, the waste is the House Organist at Disney’s historic El Capitan theatre in transported away from the home, sometimes even off the Hollywood. Pops concert. Adults: $17, children 12 & under island. The same is true for the large amount of waste from are free but need a ticket. Call 842-0800. Discounted tickBar Harbor’s restaurants, hotels, and inns. It is this waste ets not available online. www.foko.org that the COA student group is hoping to turn into fuel that 20/20 Charity Wine Tasting can be used in any gasoline-burning car with little or no 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. 20/20 Charity Wine Tasting; 20 exciting modification of the engine. Using bacterial fermentation, South American wines for $20 and all the proceeds go to the students are planning to convert this biomass waste Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts; helping artists find legal into a liquid fuel known as butanol. The students — Nichorepresentation when they need it. “Portland has a really las Harris, Lisa Bjerke, Matthew McElwee and Cayla Moore strong arts community; it’s one of the things that makes — have been studying the possibilities in various COA this city great. Sometimes though artists aren’t that expert classes. They believe that butanol made from biomass on copy right law and what not. They get into trouble and waste could be a viable gasoline alternative, and are workthat’s where VLA comes in to lend a helping hand. Come ing to launch their own enterprise, Gourmet Butanol.” For taste exciting blends from Chile, Malbec and Torrontes the Human Ecology Forum, McCormick Lecture Hall, 105 from Argentina, and even a Tannat from Uruguay.” The East Eden St., Bar Harbor, jga@coa.edu, 801-5717, or 288-5015.

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DownEast Pride Alliance ‘Business After Hours’

Monday, Feb. 21 Presidents Day schedules The Department of Public Services Solid Waste crews will not collect trash or recycling on Presidents Day. Residents who normally receive collection services on Monday will have their trash and recycling collected the Saturday before, Feb. 19. Residents of Peaks Island, Great Diamond Island, and Cliff Island will have their recycling and trash collection the following day, Tuesday, Feb. 22. All items should be out by 6:30 a.m. to ensure collection. If residents have further questions about their trash/recycling collection, they can

5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. DEPA’s “Business After Hours” Networking Event is at Nosh, 551 Congress St. “Delicious appetizers, cash bar & media table will be provided. Nosh serves classic NY-style deli sandwiches with a new twist with meats that are butchered, brined & roasted ‘in house’ and served on locally baked bread. See you at NOSH for cocktails and conversation! The DownEast Pride Alliance is a GLBTQ business networking group in Southern Maine meeting monthly at local establishments for ‘Business After Hours’ events that provide a safe forum for, and help strengthen, the local gay & gay-friendly business community. FMI: www.depabusiness.com see next page

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works with local actors, has enlisted Haley, Howard, and Singley to perform readings, which will range from Falstaff drinking his mead to Bloom frying the famous kidney. www. mayostreetarts.org

Maine Historical Society Book Group 7 p.m. MHS Book Group: What Pretending Reveals About the Past. Penobscot Expedition. Collier’s Victory in Penobscot Bay, 1779. Looking to give some shape to your winter reading list, and for a chance to connect with other MHS members and friends? With the new year upon us, we are nearing the start of our latest book group at MHS. This year’s theme: American historical fiction. Titles include: “The Fort,” Bernard Cornwell’s new novel featuring Peleg Wadsworth and the Penobscot Expedition; “The Big Sky,” A.B. Guthrie’s classic of the West; “As the Earth Turns, “Gladys Hasty Carroll’s upbeat portrait of Maine during the Depression; and “Let the Great World Spin,” Colum McCann’s recent novel about New York City in the 1970s. The group will meet Tuesdays at 7 p.m. in the MHS lecture hall: Feb. 22, March 22, April 26 and May 24. Register now: space is limited and the group fills quickly. Registration deadline is Jan. 28. The group will be facilitated by Larissa Vigue Picard, MHS Community Partnership Coordinator. She can be reached at lvpicard@MaineHistory.org.

Wednesday, Feb. 23 Family Finances Seminar 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The Institute for Financial Literacy has launched a new interactive personal finance seminar series. “Taught by certified educators and open to the general public, the seminars are designed to improve financial literacy in Maine. In this session, you will learn how to manage your family finances like a business and teach your children important financial literacy skills.” All seminars are being held at the Institute’s new campus conveniently located near the Maine Mall at 260 Western Ave. in South Portland. Cost is $50 per adult/$75 couple. Attendance is limited and advance registration is required. To register, please call 221-3601 or email help@financiallit.org. www. financiallit.org

Peace Rally for Darfur 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Fur Cultural Revival (part of The Darfur Community Center of Maine) will hold a Peace Rally for Darfur at The Meg Perry Center, 644 Congress St., Portland. Fur Cultural Revival (part of The Darfur Community Center of Maine) presents a rally for peace. This event is free and open to the public; however, donations will be accepted for Fur Cultural Revival. Speakers will include ElFadel Arbab, as well as local activists and members of the Sudanese refugee communities. There will be a showing of the short documentary film, “Tents of Hope.” Sudanese snacks and refreshments will be served.

Thursday, Feb. 24 Wisdom At Work Series noon to 1 p.m. Portland Public Library is hosting a four-part series on work each Thursday in February in Rines Auditorium. The series is sponsored by Heart At Work Career Counseling and Amy Wood, Success Strategist. The last presentation in the series is titled “Your Job Doesn’t Have To Be Perfect For Life To Be Good” presented by Creighton Taylor of Thrive! Life Coaching.The public is invited to this free series. Heart At Work Career Counseling, Outplacement Services & Second Half of Life Planning, 25 Middle St. 775-6400.

‘The Hancock County Firewood Project’ 7 p.m. “Local Heat: The Hancock County Firewood Project” a discussion on wood heat and the potential uses of the Hancock County woodshed, College of the Atlantic. Ellsworth City Hall at 7 p.m. in the second floor auditorium.

Free. For more, contact Gray Cox at gray@coa.edu, 8015712 or 288-5015.

Dan Bern and Common Rotation 8 p.m. After collaborating on an indie movie soundtrack “Drones,” Dan Bern and Common Rotation have continued to work on various projects together. Projects include recordings for Jonathan Demme’s Off-Broadway production of Beth Henley’s “Family Week,” an album of new Dan Bern material, Dan Bern Live in LA, and the upcoming release of Dan Bern’s greatest hits recorded live in New York. Dan Bern is best known for his prolific songwriting and electric live persona. He has released a dozen albums while spending well over a decade performing everywhere from local coffee shops to Carnegie Hall. Since releasing his first album in 1997, Dan Bern has amassed a strong underground following built on endless touring and his prodigious output of songs in all forms. Beginning in 2007, Bern focused much energy on motion pictures — he used his talents and sharp wit to compose over a dozen songs for the Jake Kasdan/Judd Apatow music biopic-spoof “Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story” and wrote the title song

Auditions for ‘Who’s Tommy’

Northern New England’s biggest wintertime stock car racing showcase, Racin’ Preview 2011, is set for Friday and Saturday, Feb. 25-26 at the Portland Expo Building. (COURTESY IMAGE) for Jonathan Demme’s documentary, “Jimmy Carter: Man From Plains.” Bern also composed songs the Nick Stoller/ Judd Apatow film “Get Him to the Greek,” starring Russell Brand and Jonah Hill, newly released on DVD. With the release of his 1997 self-titled debut, Iowa native Dan Bern became the latest thing, following the likes of John Prine, Elliott Murphy, Steve Forbert, Loudon Wainwright III as a serious songwriter with a penchant for humorous songs.

He will appear at One Longfellow Square, 181 State St., Suite 201. $15. www.onelongfellowsquare.com or www. danbern.com

Friday, Feb. 25 Racin’ Preview 2011 4 p.m. Legendary Maine racers Phil and Bob Libby will be the focus of an extensive Maine Vintage Race Car Association display at Northern New England’s biggest wintertime stock car racing showcase, Racin’ Preview 2011, set for Friday and Saturday, Feb. 25-26 at the Portland Exposition Building on Park Street (U.S. Route 1). Both Phil and Bob Libby are members of the Beech Ridge Hall of Fame, the Maine Vintage Race Car Association Hall of Fame and the NEAR New England Hall of Fame. Cars from the Libby stable have been lovingly restored and many will be on display at Racin’ Preview 2011. Doors at the Portland Expo open at 4 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 25, with several autograph opportunities and other activities ongoing through 10 p.m. Saturday show hours are 9 p.m. until 9 p.m. For further information please call (603) 447-4251 or email racinpaper@racinpaper. com. Current associate sponsors of Racin’ Preview 2010 include Racin’ Paper, Mainely Motorsports, LaQuinta, R & D Racing and Fabrication of Limerick, and Wayne Elston’s Speed Shop of Carmel.

‘Made in Dagenham’ at the PMA 6:30 p.m. Portland Museum of Art Movies at the Museum series features “Made in Dagenham” on Friday, Feb. 25, 6:30 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 26, 2 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. 27, 2 p.m. Rated R. “Set against the backdrop of the 1960s, Made in Dagenham is based on a true story about a group of spirited women who joined forces, took a stand for what was right, and in doing so, found their own inner strength.

Although far from the Swinging Sixties of Carnaby Street, life for the women of Dagenham, England is tinged with the sounds and sights of the optimistic era, heard on their radios and seen on their TV sets. Rita O’Grady reflects that upbeat era who, along with her friends and co-workers at the city’s Ford Motor Factory, laugh in the face of their poor conditions. Lisa is a fiercely intelligent Cambridge-educated woman who feels a bit trapped, tending to the home with a husband that suggests she keep her opinions to herself.

She may not live in the same world as the other women, but she shares their views. No one thought the revolution would come to Dagenham, until one day, it did. Rita, who primarily sees herself as a wife and mother, is coerced into attending a meeting with shop steward Connie, sympathetic union representative Albert, and Peter Hopkins, Ford’s Head of Industrial Relations.”

Eat Write: Nourishment for Mouth and Mind 7 p.m. Mayo Street Arts presents Eat Write: Nourishment for Mouth and Mind as part of the ongoing LIT series hosted

by Megan Grumbling. In addition to a reading by Maine Poet Laureate Betsy Sholl and performances by actors Paul Haley, Michael Howard and April Singley, the evening will feature informal dinner, a wine tasting competition, and an axiom-busting puppet show based on the work of Francois Rabelais. “Its cold, its February, there just aren’t a lot of surprises this time of year much less large social gatherings, so we wanted to have an event where people can get together and forget their heating bills for a while” says Grumbling, a poet and host of the LIT series which is in its third year.

Betsy Sholl is the author of several books, including her most recent, Rough Cradle. In addition, Grumbling, who is a theater critic for the Portland Phoenix and who often

7 p.m. Auditions for “Who’s Tommy” produced by Studio Theatre of Bath, will be held Feb. 25, 26 and 27 at the Chocolate Church Arts Center. Auditions will begin at 7 p.m. on Feb. 25 and at 2 p.m. on Feb. 26 and 27. Actors are welcome to prepare a song from the show, or bring sheet music for a song of your choice. Non-singing and chorus roles are also available. We are looking for actors, singers and dancers age 16 and up. “This wonderful show is directed

by Studio Theatre of Bath president Thomas Watson with musical direction from Courtney Babbidge. Studio Theatre is a financially secure, semi-professional theatre company that provides a technically superior and creative theatre experience.” P.O. Box 710, Bath, ME. http://studiotheatreofbath.com

‘Animal Farm’ at College of the Atlantic 7:30 p.m. “All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others.” That wryly amusing line captures much of the political awareness of the twentieth century.

The source, George Orwell’s classic cautionary fable “Animal Farm,” has been turned into a play by College of the Atlantic visiting faculty member Andrew Periale. It will be performed Friday through Sunday, Feb. 25 to 27.

Performances will be Friday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 2 and 7:30 p.m., and Sunday at 2 p.m. “In Orwell’s novella, Farmer Jones is chased off the farm by his own animals, who then set about running it in an egalitarian, socialist manner. Before long, though, it becomes clear that most of the animals are working for the benefit of the pigs. By play’s end, one pig controls everything, and the ‘lower animals’ are far more oppressed than they were under Farmer Jones.

It is recommended for adults and children 13 and older.

Admission is free to COA students, faculty and staff. For others it is $3, with profits supporting youth scholarships at a Journey’s End Farm Camp. Gates Community Center, College of the Atlantic, 105 Eden St., Bar Harbor. 288-5015 or aperiale@gmail.com.

‘Harriet Tubman Visits A Therapist’ 7:30 p.m. “Harriet Tubman Visits a Therapist and Other Conversations of Color; A Celebration of African American History” at Lucid Stage, located at 29 Baxter Boulevard. The event will include a concert, a play, and an opening of a visual arts exhibition at Portland’s newest performing arts venue. “It will open with a concert of traditional freedom songs performed and narrated by Mehuman Jonson. Jonson is an award-winning songwriter and performer, who has performed and toured with artists who include Nora Jones, Meshell N’ Degeocello, and Ani Difranco. The concert will be followed by a staged reading of the award-winning, one-act play ‘Harriet Tubman Visits A Therapist’ by Maine playwright Carolyn Gage. The play won the Off-Off Broadway Short Play Festival, and will be performed by actors Shatema Brooks, a Rockland resident currently living in Portland and Maureen Emerson of Portland.

The performers will participate in a panel discussion following the play.

An exhibition of a series of paintings by Rockland artist Jonathan Frost will be shown in the lobby. This series, titled ‘The Death of Jimmie Lee Jackson’ tell the story that inspired the famous Selma-to-Montgomery Marches of 1965. The event is a fund-raiser for Maine Freedom Trails, to support their network of marked sites across the state that acknowledge individual, organizational and community participation in the Underground Railroad and the abolitionist movement. This network includes the Portland Freedom Trail, which winds through the Old Port and Munjoy Hill.” Tickets for the event are $10-$20, sliding scale, and reservations may be made at the Lucid Stage website, www.lucidstage.com, or by calling Lucid Stage’s Box Office at 899-3993. The evening is partially funded by a grant from the People of Color Fund of the Maine Community Foundation.

Stuart McLean & The Vinyl Cafe 7:30 p.m. Stuart McLean & the Vinyl Cafe, Canada’s answer to Garrison Keillor, returns to Merrill Auditorium for a live version of the popular show that airs on Maine Public Broadcasting. The Vinyl Cafe, which premiered in 1994, airs the trials and tribulations of Dave, the owner of the word’s smallest record store … where the motto is, “we may not be big but we are small.” Presented in association with Maine Public Broadcasting. Tickets $42 (includes service fee).

Student and family prices available by calling 842-0800.

Kerri Louise with Tuck at the Comedy Connection 8:30 p.m. From WE’s Two Funny, Kerri Louise with Tuck.

Tickets $15. Portland Comedy Connection, 16 Custom House Wharf. Also Saturday. Reservations: 774-5554. $7.50. Schedule and information: www.mainecomedy.com.

Box office open Thurs.-Sat., noon to 10 p.m.

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Thursday, Feb. 17 Conspirator / The Cyborg Trio at Port City Conspirator featuring Marc Brownstein and Aron Magner from The DiscoBiscuits, Chris Michetti from RAQ and Darren Shearer from The New Deal. $17 advanced, $22 day of show, $35 VIP, 21 plus.

Friday, Feb. 18 Hi Tiger w/ Matiss Duhon and Jacob Augustine at Mayo St .

8 p.m. Hi Tiger was formed in summer 2010.

The five piece band’s musical influences range from the urgent soul of Nina Simone to the pathos of Joy Division. Hi Tiger’s lyrics address issues around domestic violence, HIV and AIDS, sex work, and the politics of pleasure…and universal themes of desire, isolation, community and self acceptance. The band is on the interweb at www.hitigermusic.com. Jacob Augustine is a rare treat. If you haven’t heard him sing, you really, really should. Matiss Duhon is an amazing local juggler, sure to juggle things your mama would say are dangerous – not to be missed! $10, all ages. Mayo Street Arts.

Big Meat Hammer / Lynn Rebels at The Apohadion 8 p.m. Big Meat Hammer was formed by Jordan Kratz in late 1989.There was a lineup change in the fall of 1990 and this is the BMH lineup nowadays.We have had a bunch of drummers over the years but the core members have stuck it out since 1990. We play old school Punk Rock.

Us guys have been involved with this scene since the 1970’s.So we are original punkers still punkin out. Jordan & The Lynn Rebels is the Hi Tiger was formed in summer 2010. The five piece band’s musical influences range from the urgent soul of Nina Simone to the pathos of Joy Division. solo project of Jordan Kratz the long time NE Hi Tiger’s lyrics address issues around domestic violence, HIV and AIDS, sex work, and the politics of pleasure…and universal themes of desire, isolation, USA punk rocker.Jordan has been supporting community and self acceptance. The band is on the interweb at www.hitigermusic.com. Hi Tiger is joined at Mayo Street Arts Friday night by Matiss Duhon punk rock since he went to his first show in and Jacob Augustine, 8 p.m. $10, all ages. (COURTESY PHOTO) the summer of 1976.Within a few years he put together his own punk band, recorded 4 track live and demos for local bands, and of course Newberg and Laura Piela to perform the album song for of his debut album The Day is Brave, which was released went to nearly every show in town throughout the 1970’s song, with an encore of other Prine classics. Following the

by Decca Records in June 2008 and debuted in the Top and into the 1980’s. All ages, suggested donation. presentation of the album, celebrated Maine poet Gary 10 on Billboard’s Heatseekers chart. Matt White grew up Lawless will read original work along with veterans Terry immersed in music. His grandmother was the first female Reboot — an Eastcoast Underground event Grasse and Rip Tyoe. Additionally, there will be a silent aucorchestra leader in the country, while his great grandfather 8 p.m. It’s time to Reboot our systems and experience a tion of autographed Prine merchandise with 100% of the was responsible for giving Frank Sinatra his first violin. $12, fusion between classic grooves and new sounds. We have proceeds going to the Maine Cancer Society. $10 advance, all ages. legendary djs from around the country along with local $12 day of show, 18 plus. heroes coming home to create a night to remember. The Casablanca with the Portland Jazz Orchestra eastcoast crew is proud to bring another quality production to Portland. Your future self does not want to miss this! Reboot! Featuring local act Moshe, a cornerstone of the local underground hip hop scene and founder of Milled Pavement Records, Moshe will be treating us with a taste of his recent endeavors in the world of dubstep. His love of atmospheric grime and bass music will leave you with chills and a craving for more. He plans to infuse the tempo and take you on a journey to the dark side of the dance-floor! $20, 21 plus.

Strause & Company / Meantone Blues 8:30 p.m. “Recorded at Acadia Recording in Portland and over a year in the making, Come on Over is one of the most inspiring albums I’ve heard in my 37 years. The 12-song CD is a mix of old-time country, blues, and folk, with a Cajun ass-kicker, “Possum Stomp,” and the rockin’ “Trick Shot” added for good measure. Musically, it’s flawless. These guys are all top-notch players, and playing with Strause has clearly inspired them to bring their A-games.

Of course, Strause himself is the most remarkable part of the band. Nunan’s right: this guy can write masterful songs.

But more impressively for someone cutting his first record, he sings them like he’s been in front of a mic his whole life.” writes Chris Busby of The Bollard. Local blues act Meantone Blues open. $5, Bayside Bowl.

John Prine Turns 40:A Tribute to his 1971 Debut Album – featuring Matt Newberg and Friends 8 p.m. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the release of John Prine’s 1971 debut album, as potently relevant now as it was then. It seems “Sam Stone” will have to be infinitely re-written. Though it may be one of the most powerful tunes on the album there are topics other than war eloquently explored — legalization of marijuana, environmental issues, farming and local agriculture, isolationism, aging…you name it. It’s timeless material. Matt Newberg leads a troupe of top caliber local talent, including Steve Jones, Gregg Hoover, Jeff Glidden, Stuart MacDonald, Mason Thayer, Sean Finn, Jeff Trippe, Steve Deptula, Dylan

Gregory Alan Isakov & Billy Libby at One Longfellow

8 p.m. Gregory Alan Isakov has been described by The Boulder Weekly as “Strong, subtle, a lyrical genious” and has been compared to his influences, Bruce Springsteen, Kelly Joe Phelps, Iron & Wine and Gillian Welch. Gregory’s humble presence and his overwhelming voice and guitar style has been treasured by an ever-growing and captivated fan base. Isakov’s song-craft lends to the deepest lyrical masterpieces, and his live performance has been known to quiet and shake the biggest rooms. Billy Libby combines elements of indie, folk, and pop to craft ethereal, yet captivating music. Hailing from Portland, Maine, Billy Libby took the long winter to record a solo record. The record is a subdued, yet deliberate collection of music with instrumentation ranging from lap-steel, to kalimba, accordion and circuit bent keyboards. The full length record is due to be released this coming year. The Little Bird EP is a collection of songs from the upcoming full-length record by Billy Libby re-imagined in a stripped-down setting. $12, all ages. www. onelongfellowsquare.com/

7 p.m. “Of all the gin joints, in all towns, in all the world, she walks into mine.” The State Theatre brings Casablanca back to the silver screen for a night of great romance! Set during World War II, and starring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman, Casablanca is the classic story of love and sacrifice. The film begins at 7pm and the passion and drama continues after the screening, with the Portland Jazz Orchestra performing the big band standards of the 1940s. $10, all ages, The State Theatre. www.statetheatreportland.com/

Sunday, Feb. 20 Manners / Tracy Trance / Taterbug / Herbcraft 8 p.m. A night of cozy weirdness at Bayside’s favorite subterranean venue. Manners (Mass), Tracey Trance (washington) and Taterbug (Iowa) are joined by local zone-explorer Herbcraft to wind down your weekend. The Apohadion, all ages, suggested donation.

Trey Anastasio Band at The State Theatre

Jagermeister Music Tour with Buckcherry

8 p.m. Trey Anastasio has announced a 2011 winter tour that will hit the road starting February 18th at the historic State Theatre in Portland. Along the way Trey will make stops in Philadelphia, Chicago, Denver and more. The lineup will once again feature Natalie Cressman (trombone and vocals), Jennifer Hartswick (trumpet and vocals), Russ Lawton (drums), Tony Markellis (bass and vocals), Ray Paczkowski (keyboards) and Russell Remington (tenor saxophone and flute). $39.50, all ages.

7 p.m. “All Night Long” — the fifth album from Buckcherry — is the vital sound of rock and roll endurance at its very best. It’s not just rock, it’s rock and roll. More than a decade after first establishing its good name with the popular eponymous 1999 debut effort, Buckcherry has created the band’s most eclectic and impressive effort yet. All Night Long is a thoroughly rocking song cycle in the grand tradition of classic albums by the group’s forefathers and now friends Aerosmith, AC/DC and Kiss. Every night is a Friday night for HELLYEAH and their fans. No matter what the situation, HELLYEAH’s mission is singular: to provide fans with good time, spirit-lifting hard rock. When you are at a HELLYEAH show or listening to their music, everything else takes a backseat to feeling good and focusing on living in the ‘here and now.’ Because that’s what real life is all about. All That Remains and The Damned Things join. The State Theatre. $30 advance, $32 day of show. www.statetheatreportland.com/

Saturday, Feb. 19 Brendan James & Matt White at One Longfellow 8 p.m. A singer-songwriter who accompanies himself on piano, James began writing the songs on his second album after winding up a year and a half on the road in support