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Growing season off to slow start for market’s regulars BY CASEY CONLEY THE PORTLAND DAILY SUN

According to the record books, spring 2011 has been about average as far as temperature and rain are concerned. But farmers say those stats don’t tell the whole story as extended bouts of cool, wet weather have gotten the growing season off to somewhat of a slow start. “It’s a little slower than normal between the cold, too much rain, LEFT: Sarah Bostick with Meadowood Farm of Yarmouth stands behind rows of basil and parsley at the Monument Square Wednesday farmer's market during a rainy day in May. (DAVID CARKHUFF PHOTO)

“It’s a little slower than normal between the cold, too much rain, not enough rain.” — Sarah Bostick, Meadowood Farm of Yarmouth not enough rain,” said Sarah Bostick, who’s worked for the past six years at Meadowood Farm, a 10-acre tract in Yarmouth. Bostick, who was selling plants and vegetables yesterday at the Portland Farmer’s Market, admits this year isn’t as bad as two years ago, when damp weather lasted for more than a month, causing some crops to rot in the field. “That was hellacious,” she said of summer 2009. “This year is just

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sort of ... yeah.” Other vendors set up yesterday in the farmer’s market felt more or less the same way. “We’ve got just about everything in the ground, but it’s been slow,” said Mike Farwell, owner of Uncle’s Farm in Hollis. He bemoaned “rain and cold” that’s stuck around much of the spring, including another stretch of sub-60-degree weather that ended yesterday. see FARMERS page 6

Sampson Center open house Holly Valero and Bob Gordon chat during an open house for the LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) Collection at the Sampson Center for Diversity in Maine, a facility at the University of Southern Maine’s Glickman Library. Wednesday’s open house gave Valero and Gordon a chance to reﬂect on a publication they both helped produce in the area, called “Our Paper,” and later titled, “The Gay and Lesbian Times.” Published in the 1980s and early 1990s, “Our Paper” was printed in Saco. Gordon, a former Portlander who now lives in San Francisco, recalled that the ﬁrst issue included a story on AIDS, which at the time had not been widely publicized. “It served an important purpose,” Gordon said of the publication. On Wednesday, the center also announced the winner of the 2011 Sampson Center for Diversity in Maine Catalyst for Change Award. For a story and more photos, see page 7. (DAVID CARKHUFF PHOTO)

BY DAVID CARKHUFF THE PORTLAND DAILY SUN

Trail networks located in Portland and across Maine have been catalogued on Maine Trail Finder, an online “It’s an online trail guide complete trail guide, with landmarks, but it’s a little geographic features and even the more detailed locations of treathan what you sure-hunting style might ﬁnd in a “geocaches.” book or at other “It’s great to be websites.” — part of a statewide Cartographer communication outreach project like Ken Gross, about that. There have www.mainetrailbeen other attempts ﬁnder.com at that kind of thing, but Trail Finder seems to do it so well,” said Portland Trails Executive Director Nan Cumming. Portland Trails produces a paper trail map and guides, but there’s room for an see TRAILS page 6

Camel’s nose under the wheel See Maureen Dowd on page 4

Brunswick show is simply ‘marvelous’ Registered sex offender to serve four years See the theater review by Michael Tobin, page 8

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The homework revolt GALLOWAY, N.J. — After Donna Cushlanis’s son, who was in second grade, kept bursting into tears midway through his math problems, which one night took over an hour, she told him not to do all of his homework. “How many times do you have to add seven plus two?” Ms. Cushlanis, 46, said. “I have no problem with doing homework, but that put us both over the edge.” Ms. Cushlanis, a secretary for the Galloway school district, complained to her boss, Annette C. Giaquinto, the superintendent. It turned out that the district, which serves 3,500 kindergarten through eighth-grade students, was already re-evaluating its homework practices. The school board will vote this summer on a proposal to limit weeknight homework to 10 minutes for each year of school — 20 minutes for second graders, an hour for sixth graders, and so forth — and ban assignments on weekends, holidays and school vacations. Galloway, northwest of Atlantic City, is part of a wave of districts across the nation trying to remake homework amid concerns that highstakes testing and competition for college have fueled a nightly grind that is stressing out children and depriving them of play and rest, yet doing little to raise achievement, particularly in elementary grades.

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Obama argues War Powers Act does not apply to Libya WASHINGTON (NY Times) — The White House is telling Congress that President Obama has the legal authority to continue American participation in the NATO-led air war in Libya, even though lawmakers have not authorized it. In a broader package of materials the Obama administration is sending to Congress on Wednesday

defending its Libya policy, the White House, for the first time, offers lawmakers and the public an argument for why Mr. Obama has not been violating the War Powers Resolution since May 20. On that day, the Vietnamera law’s 60-day deadline for terminating unauthorized hostilities appeared to pass. But the White House argued that the activities of United

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Civilians ﬂee another Northern Syria town GUVECCI, Turkey (NY Times) — Hundreds fled a town in northern Syria on Wednesday that appeared to be the next target of a military seeking to crush a three-month uprising against President Bashar al-Assad, activists said, joining thousands already displaced in a growing crisis that has embarrassed the Syrian government. In a succession of often bloody operations, the Syrian military has sent tanks and soldiers to the country’s most restive areas. This week, forces were deployed to eastern Syria, a region that borders Iraq and is knit by extended

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City launches transportation Wall St. stumbles on economic planning website for employers data and European debt woes DAILY SUN STAFF REPORT The City of Portland and the Portland Area Comprehensive Transportation System (PACTS launched a new web-based transportation planning tool yesterday that’s designed to help employers reduce parking costs, decrease traffic congestion, improve air quality and provide a low-cost benefit for their employees through effective Transportation Demand Management (TDM), city officials said in a news release. TDM utilizes a variety of strategies to help reduce travel demand for, in particular, single-occupancy vehicles used to commute to work. “TDM2go will help the city continue on its path towards sustainability and livability by supporting local businesses develop plans to address their transportation concerns as well as help the city as a whole reduce traffic congestion,” Mayor Nicholas Mavodones said in a statement. “Transportation management is a cost-effective way to enhance transportation access while improving the environment and public health of the community.” More than 17,000 vehicles enter, exit or pass through the Portland peninsula every weekday. An effective TDM plan can help employers and employees save money, reduce congestion and create more livable working environments by encouraging employees to telecommute, bike, walk, ride transit, carpool or vanpool to work. Communities like Portland and many of its neighbors are beginning to require TDM plans when a business, developer or organization expands or builds a new facility that has the potential to impact local traffic and transportation infrastructure. The City of Portland now requires a Transportation Demand Manage-

ment Plan for site plan approval for new large scale developments, more than 50,000 square feet, and institutions serving more than one hundred employees or students. Maine Medical Center was Portland’s first large employer to utilize Transportation Demand Planning and has received national recognition for their successful program. “PACTS funded this project because TDM is an excellent way to expand our transportation system’s capacity without building new or wider roads. TDM2go is an innovative way to make TDM efforts more accessible and widely adopted. Employers will find that tackling an often complicated and challenging issue is as easy as a click of the mouse,” said John Duncan, PACTS Director. He referred to the web site’s userfriendly format and downloadable tools that provide step-by-step assistance as employers embark on the TDM planning process. The web site features sample before-and-after employee surveys and a “Plan-to-Go” form that walks employers through the process. There are also tips on how to implement and measure the success of an employer-based TDM effort and samples of successful TDM plans developed in Maine and around the country. TDM2go was developed by the City of Portland’s Office of Transportation Policy, a team of planners and employers, as well as transportation professionals, Greater Portland METRO and GO MAINE Commuter Services, and was funded by a $20,000 grant from PACTS. The site went live yesterday, and employers are encouraged to visit www.TDM2go.info to learn more about transportation planning and what they can do.

Kiwanis pool set to open next week DAILY SUN STAFF REPORT This Monday, the Kiwanis Pool will open to the community for ten weeks during the summer. Swim classes are scheduled to begin June 27th. The pool’s open swim hours are seven days a week, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., and Monday-Friday 6 to 7:30 p.m. Adult lap swim times include Monday, Wednesday, and Friday noon to 1:30 p.m. and 6 to 8 a.m., and seven days a week, 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. Pool access fees are $4.50 for adults and $1 for children. Swim lessons offered by Portland’s Recreation and

Facilities Management Department are available for ages three and older. People can register for classes at the pool beginning June 20th or earlier at the Riverton Pool office. For more detailed information about the city’s Aquatic Program visit www.portlandmaine.gov/rec/rec.asp or call 8748456. Built in partnership with the Kiwanis Club in the early 1960s, the L-shaped pool is 25 meters long and has six lanes. Recent upgrades to the facility include a renovation of the pool house and the addition of a children’s splash pad and picnic area.

BY CHRISTINE HAUSER THE NEW YORK TIMES

The stock market in the United States recovered somewhat from its worst losses on Wednesday but still closed down more than 1 percent, wiping out gains from the previous day as new economic reports and European debt problems raised investors’ concerns. The downward trend was a complete reversal from Tuesday, when the three main indexes closed more than 1 percent higher, with the Dow Jones industrial average recording its biggest gain so far this month and raising hopes for a turnaround after six weeks of losses. But on Wednesday, major protests in Greece over austerity measures renewed concerns about Europe’s debt troubles, and the United States government and Federal Reserve laid out new data on consumer prices, regional manufacturing and industrial production that generally failed to meet the forecasts of analysts. “We are pretty much giving back everything we got yesterday and more,” said Lawrence Creatura, a portfolio manager at Federated Investors. “Today the market just can’t escape the undertow of deteriorating economic data and political events.” The euro, oil prices and Treasury yields also fell sharply on Wednesday. “There is enough negative data that came out of the U.S. and the situation in Europe to warrant a conservative tone in the markets,” said Quincy Krosby, a market strategist for Prudential Financial. “The

data underscores a soft patch, and the Greek issue has deteriorated.” After having lost more than 200 points at one point during the day, the Dow Jones industrial average closed down 178.84 points, or 1.48 percent, to 11,897.27. The Standard & Poor’s 500-stock index fell 22.44 points, or 1.74 percent, to 1,265.43 and the Nasdaq composite index average was lower by 47.26 points, or 1.76 percent to 2,631.46. A Federal Reserve regional report for New York State showed a decline in both manufacturing activity and optimism for June. Nationally, consumer prices crept up in May at the slowest pace so far this year, according to government figures, and industrial production rose 0.1 percent last month, after no growth in April because of the Mississippi River flooding and the effects on business related to Japan, analysts said. In Greece, thousands of people protested austerity measures, while Prime Minister George Papandreou proposed to step down so that his Socialist party could form a coalition government with the centerright opposition, but only if it would support a new bailout for the debtridden country. Peter Cardillo, the chief market economist for Avalon Partners, said that equities were undergoing a technical correction that he predicted could be followed by a consolidation. “Yesterday we got a little bit of good news and the market oversold,” he said. “Now the bad news comes again. So the technical correction is back in full force.”

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Camel’s nose under the wheel? I guess you don’t get to be the richest man in Saudi Arabia without being able to sum up a situation quickly. When I called him in Riyadh on Tuesday night, the Arabian Warren Buffett, as the billionaire Prince Alwaleed bin Talal bin Abdulaziz al-Saud is known, was quite definite in his views on allowing Saudi women to drive. “We’re not calling for diplomatic relations with Israel,” he said. “We’re just asking for ladies to drive the car. Please, give me a break. Even in North Korea, women can drive. It’s a joke. The issue of women driving can happen tomorrow morning because it’s not really an issue at all. Frankly speaking, we need strong political leader––––– ship to do it and get it behind us. What are we waiting for?” The New York Of course, Prince Alwaleed Times is a pillar of modernity in the medieval kingdom. In his skyscraper office in Riyadh, women in tight jeans and suits rule the roost, working side by side with men, something that is forbidden elsewhere. Government offices in Saudi Arabia are segregated by gender. The prince made a point of hiring a woman, born in the holy city of Mecca, and training her to be the pilot of his private jet.

Maureen Dowd

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The true cost of tomatoes Mass-produced tomatoes have become redder, more tender and slightly more flavorful than the crunchy orange “cello-wrapped” specimens of a couple of decades ago, but the lives of the workers who grow and pick them haven’t improved much since Edward R. Murrow’s revealing and deservedly famous Harvest of Shame report of 1960, which contained the infamous quote, “We used to own our slaves; now we just rent them.” But bit by bit things have improved some, a story that’s told in detail and with insight and compassion by Barry Estabrook in his new book, “Tomatoland.” We can actually help them improve further. A third of our tomatoes are grown in Florida, and much of that production is concentrated around Immokalee (rhymes with “broccoli”), a town that sits near the edge of the great “river of grass,” or the Everglades, the draining of which began in the late 19th century, thus setting the stage for industrial agriculture. Immokalee is a poor (average annual per-capita income: $8,576), immigrant (70 percent of the population is Latino, mostly Mexican) working town, to the outsider at least a depressing community with few signs of hope. The tomato fields of Immokalee are vast and surreal. An unplanted field looks like a lousy beach: the

Mark Bittman ––––– The New York Times “soil,” which is white sand, contains little in the way of nutrients and won’t hold any water. To grow tomatoes there requires mind-boggling amounts of fertilizers, fungicides and pesticides (on roughly the same acreage of tomatoes, Florida uses about eight times as many chemicals as California). The tomatoes are, in effect, grown hydroponically, and the sand seems useful mostly as a medium for holding stakes in place. Most of the big purchasers, like Wal-Mart and McDonald’s, want firm, “slicing” tomatoes, because their destination is a burger or a sandwich, so the tomatoes are picked at what is called “mature green,” which isn’t mature at all but bordering on it. Tomatoes with any color other than green are too ripe to ship, and left to rot; I’ve posted a couple of pictures I took of those on my blog. The green tomatoes are gassed — “de-greened” is the chosen euphemism — to “ripen” them; the plants themselves are often killed with an herbicide to hasten their demise and

get ready for the next crop. The process, not to put too fine a point on it, is awful, but the demand is there — Florida ships about a billion pounds of tomatoes a year — and the main question has not been quality but fairness to the workers. (Estabrook profiles a successful Florida tomato farmer who’s gone organic, but since it’s inarguable that this is a locale and climate that’s hostile to tomatoes in the first place, that can’t be easy. Here’s the reality: you’re not going to get a billion pounds of good tomatoes out of Florida. Ever.) Unlike corn and soy, tomatoes’ harvest cannot be automated; it takes workers to pick that fruit. And not only have workers been enslaved, they have been routinely beaten, subject to sexual harassment, exposed to toxic chemicals (Estabrook mercilessly describes the tragic results of this) and forced to wait for hours to find out whether they have work on a given day. Oh, and they’re underpaid. One of the bright spots, discussed in Estabrook’s book is the Coalition of Immokalee Workers (CIW), founded in 1993. The CIW has two major goals: the first is to put the last nail in the coffin of slavery, a condition that sadly still exists not only among farmworkers but others. “And this,” Laura Germino, see BITTMAN page 5

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President Obama in Old San Juan BY MARITZA STANCHICH SPECIAL TO THE NEW YORK TIMES

SAN JUAN, P.R. — A month of steady rain has brightened the cobblestones of Old San Juan. Now they are as blue as the crabs hawked alongside the coastal roads of this Caribbean territory of the United States. Public employees must have been relieved that nature cooperated, after weeks spent sprucing up the city for Barack Obama’s arrival here on Tuesday morning. His visit aggravated the city’s already grim traffic jams, called tapones, prompting some cynical reactions. A taxi driver named Reina Blanco waved her arm at the highway and told me: “Once again I’m going to be hearing tourists say they’ll never come back here because of the traffic.” Nevertheless, most people consider the traffic a worthwhile inconvenience for the rare occasion of an official presidential visit, the first since John F. Kennedy came here 50 years ago. Welcome banners throughout the city picture the two presidents side by side with the words: “We are proud to be part of history, Kennedy 1961, Obama 2011.” But how much do we have to celebrate? A referendum on the future of Puerto

Rico — independence, statehood or the status quo — will be held sometime in the next year or so, and Puerto Ricans are divided. Hundreds of pro-independence protesters rallied Tuesday morning at the Plaza de Colón, named for Christopher Columbus, and El Morro fortress. One sign portrayed George Washington and read: “We too demand our independence.” At the same time, our pro-statehood governor, Luis Fortuño, celebrated Flag Day at the Capitol under the stars and stripes. (Mr. Obama didn’t attend.) Earlier in the morning, with the streets closed off and quiet as a tomb, police officers at every corner, I spoke briefly to a slight woman who was passing through and was not a part of either extreme. “I was born under the two flags,” she said. “I was born in 1935, and every day in school we saluted the two flags.” The daily newspapers have been full of ads from all sides of the debate and a litany of grievances. Official unemployment is over 16 percent, nearly half the commonwealth lives in poverty, and the murder rate is at a record high. Police abuses and civil rights violations, particularly against students, have intensified under the Fortuño adminis-

tration, according to the American Civil Liberties Union. The country’s premier university, where I teach, had a quarter of its budget slashed this year. A controversial natural gas pipeline has been planned to nearly span the island from south to north. (The government calls it Via Verde; its opponents, Via de la Muerte.) And early this year, Puerto Rico’s most famous political prisoner, Oscar Lopez Rivera, was denied parole after nearly 30 years of imprisonment in the United States. But Mr. Obama may not know much about what the residents of this island — who can’t vote for him in a general election anyway — care about. Banners along the expressway criticizing the government’s policies were removed before he arrived. And he mingled mainly with the bigwigs who paid between $10,000 and $35,800 to attend a Democratic fund-raiser at the Caribe Hilton (though to his credit, he also met with an opposition leader). In any case, his visit is mostly aimed at winning votes stateside — where there are some 4.6 million Puerto Ricans, compared with 3.7 million on the island — particularly in swing states like Florida that have large Puerto Rican communities. At one of the many kiosks where

vendors sold hand-crafted jewelry and bacalaítos, or cod fritters, I ran into a young man named Joel Casanova from Tampa, who said he had made the trip with his family expressly for Mr. Obama’s visit. His parents had voted for him, but he wasn’t sure if he would. (He was clear, however, about his support for the Miami Heat, which lost in the N.B.A. finals last weekend to the Dallas Mavericks and its Puerto Rican point guard, J. J. Barea.) Even if the president’s visit changes little about life in Puerto Rico, it may, at least, endear him more to those who live here. Millions sensed themselves a part of history in the symbolic power of President Obama’s candidacy. I first remember feeling that during his speech in Selma, Ala., in March 2007, when he poignantly recalled his grandfather living under British colonial rule in Kenya. I can’t help but wonder what Mr. Obama’s grandfather would have thought about the still-colonial status of the Virgin Islands, American Samoa, the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam and Puerto Rico. Maritza Stanchich is an associate professor of English at the Río Piedras campus of the University of Puerto Rico.

Women are still banned from driving automobiles in many Muslim nations DOWD from page 4

“Ladies can fly above but not drive on the street,” he said dryly, noting: “My wife drives in the desert and in every city we go to immediately from the airport. She’s an excellent driver — better than me, for sure.” In the ’50s, at the height of the American mania for jokes and TV skits about ditzy women behind the wheel, there was a saying: “Women drivers, no survivors.” That takes on an ominous new meaning as Saudi women agonize over whether to join in a drive-in Friday — a national protest where women will take the wheel to see if they get thrown in the clink en masse. In 1990, 47 women from the Saudi intelligentsia were so inspired by American troops — and female soldiers — gathering in the kingdom for the first President Bush’s war against Saddam that they went for a joy ride to protest Saudi Arabia being the only country where women can’t drive. The fundamentalist clerics went

into overdrive, branding the women “whores” and “harlots.” They lost their jobs and were harassed. Their passports were revoked and they had to sign papers agreeing not to talk about the drive. When I interviewed some of them 12 years later, they were only beginning to shake off the vengeful backlash. For all the highfalutin talk of George and Laura Bush about how W.’s wars would help expand the rights of women in the Middle East, there’s only so much pressure America can put on Saudi Arabia about letting women drive without jeopardizing the flow of oil that lets people drive here. President Obama did not even mention Saudi Arabia in his big speech about the Middle East last month. Driving may not be as important an issue as the end of male guardianship, but it is the high-octane nexus where our hypocrisies interlock. The latest drive to drive started last month, a Twitter and Facebook feminist blossoming in the Arab Spring, following a Saudi “Day of Rage” in

March where nobody showed up except the police. King Abdullah passes for progressive in Saudi Arabia. (He just issued a decree allowing women, instead of men, to sell women lingerie.) Frightened by the uprisings all around him, he snuffed out wisps of democratic protests the Saudi way: with his checkbook. After the “Day of Rage” fizzled, he rewarded his complacent citizens with $130 billion in salary increases, new housing and financing for religious organizations. But then a 32-year-old single mother named Manal al-Sharif, an Internet consultant for the state-run oil company Aramco, posted a video of herself on YouTube, driving in a black abaya in the Eastern Province city of Al-Khobar. She told CNN that the last straw was one night when she was trying to get home to her 5-year-old son and she couldn’t catch a cab or find her brother to pick her up or get away from male drivers harassing her as she walked alone.

“I’m a grown-up woman,” she said, adding: “And I was crying like a kid in the street because I couldn’t find someone to pick me up to take me back home.” She was put in jail for a week and forced to sign a document agreeing not to talk to the press or continue her calls for reform. This had a chilling effect on women. But, this week, Reem al-Faisal, a princess, activist and Jidda photographer who is the granddaughter of the late King Faisal and the niece of the Foreign Minister Saud al-Faisal, spoke out, writing in The Arab News that “it is truly tragic that we have to fight for such an essential yet mediocre right” and be treated as “eternal minors.” She suggested that women simply drive pollution-free camels. Except then men would “deny women cameldriving rights, too. Then we will have to content ourselves with taking the backseat of the camels or start looking for other options — mules maybe?”

Labor conditions for tomato-harvest workers are slowing starting to improve BITTMAN from page 4

who has worked on the campaign since its inception, said to me when I visited last month, “is not ‘slavery-like,’ or ‘exploitation’ — it’s actual slavery, as defined by federal law.” (There are super links around this issue on the anti-slavery campaign’s Web site, and reading them is eye-popping.) You’ve probably heard of the other goal, which is the CIW’s Campaign for Fair Food; it’s garnered as much attention as any labor struggle in the country in recent years, and more on the farmworker front than anything since the early work of Cesar Chavez and the United Farm Workers. These outrages have been the CIW’s focus, and the agreement they signed last November with the Florida Tomato

Growers Exchange begins to address them: through the core “penny-apound” increase in the price wholesale purchasers pay, workers’ incomes could go up thousands of dollars per year. The agreement also provides for a timeclock system in the fields, which has led to a shorter workday and less (unpaid) waiting time; portable shade tents for breaks (unbelievable that this didn’t exist previously — I spent a half-hour in the open fields and began to melt); reduced exposure to pesticides; workerto-worker education on rights; a new code of conduct for growers with real market consequences if workers’ rights are violated; and more. The breakthrough for the CIW came in 2005, when after enormous consumer pressure Yum! Brands, which controls Taco Bell, Pizza Hut

and KFC, signed the agreement. (And you know what? Good for them.) Since then, Subway, McDonald’s, Burger King, the country’s largest food service operators (Sodexo, Aramark and Compass Group) and Whole Foods have signed as well. Progress, clearly. What’s missing are traditional supermarket chains, and the CIW has targeted — largely for geographical reasons — Ahold (the parent company of Stop & Shop and Giant); Publix (the dominant chain in Florida); Kroger (next to Wal-Mart the biggest food retailer in the country); and Trader Joe’s, which, in an attempt at “transparency” (odd for a chain known for its secrecy), published a letter explaining why it was refusing to sign the agreement. Really, guys? If McDon-

ald’s and Burger King can sign a labor agreement, it can’t be that onerous; you should do it just for karma’s sake. (The CIW’s response is here.) Most of us eat or buy industrially produced tomatoes, and it doesn’t seem too much to ask that the people who pick them for us be treated a little more fairly. Speak to your supermarket manager or write to the head of the chain you patronize (the easiest way to do this is to visit this page on the CIW site). Supermarkets, I expect, are as susceptible to public pressure as fastfood chains. There are few places in the country where migrant and immigrant farmworkers are treated well; in Immokalee, at least, they’re being treated better. Bit by bit.

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‘It’s been kinda in between’ FARMERS from page one

Without sunshine, “the plants just sit there,” he said. “It’s been too cold during the day,” said Jodie Jordan, owner of Alewive’s Brook Farm in Cape Elizabeth. He said this spring has been “too cold, too wet, and too damp” for crops to take off, but said “the weatherman might disagree” that conditions have been all that abnormal. Indeed, data from the National Weather Service suggest this spring wasn’t all that bad. March was a degree colder than normal, but April and May were a degree warmer than average. May’s temperature averages, however, are somewhat misleading overall because May set a record for the warmest nighttime low temperatures, according to the weather service. The average low temperature was 47.4 degrees last month, while the average high was 61.4. Overall temperatures averaged out to 54.6 degrees. “It’s not as bad as it could be, but it hasn’t been an easy start,” said Daniel Price, of Freedom Farm, in Freedom. “It could always be worse,” he said, adding that “farmers always like to

complain about the weather.” To be sure, there is less to complain about this year than the past two seasons. Two years ago was colder and wetter than usual for much of the spring and early summer, creating ripe conditions for various molds and blights that affected tomatoes, cucumbers and other crops. And while last year’s growing season was much warmer than usual, it also brought extended periods of dry weather, which tested some farmers’ ability to water their crops. “It’s been kinda in between” the past two seasons, Farwell said of this year. And, even with the slower start to the season, most farmers aren’t all that concerned just yet. Jordan said his strawberries are coming along and should be ready next week, which is right about on time, and Farwell said “pretty much everything” at his 10-acre farm is doing well. “As long as we don’t get three weeks of rain and then three weeks of sun,” Farwell said, things should be OK. So what would type of weather conditions are ideal? “How about two days of rain and then five days of sun,” Farwell said.

Father's Day run to beneﬁt prostate cancer research DAILY SUN STAFF REPORT The Portland Sea Dogs, in conjunction with the Maine Track Club and Maine Medical Partners Urology, will be hosting the fourth annual Father's Day 5K Road Race on Father's Day, Sunday, June 19, at 9:15 a.m. Proceeds from the event will benefit Maine Coalition to Fight Prostate Cancer. There will also be a Kid's Run, presented by Maine Running, beginning at 8:30 a.m. that is free of charge. A record field of 1,500-plus runners is expected for the race, making it one of the largest 5K road races in the state, organizers said. The Sea Dogs' Mother's Day 5K which draws 3,000 runners is the state's largest 5K. Slugger and his Dad lead the way on the flat 5K course which begins in front of the Portland Expo building, travels down Congress Street, turning down Stevens Avenue, and making a right onto Brighton Avenue back down Deering Avenue into Fitzpatrick Stadium. The race culminates with a unique finish inside

Hadlock Field in front of the third base dugout. The top overall male and female finishers will receive a trophy, a pair of 2011 Season Tickets for the remainder of the 2011 Sea Dogs season, and throw out the ceremonial first-pitch prior to a future Sea Dogs game. The top three male and female finishers in each age group will also be presented with awards. All participants of the race will receive a complimentary ticket to attend a future Sea Dogs game. The race is open to the public. Walkers and wheelchair racers are welcome as well. Registration is $19. The kid's race is free. Limited spots are still available; anyone who would like to run in the 5K may register online at www.seadogs.com or at the Maine Running Company located at 563 Forest Ave. in Portland on Friday, June 17 from noon to 6 p.m. or Saturday, June 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Additionally, if spots remain, runners may register the day of the race at Hadlock Field from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m.

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More will join the list, based on the ambitions of the site's creators. "Our hope ideally is to get every hiking trail in the state of Maine into the Maine Trail Finder," said Ken Gross, cartographer/GIS projects manager for the Center for Community GIS. The center is a dedicated mapping support center based in Farmington that joined in launching Maine Trail Finder with the Quebec-Labrador Foundation, a nonprofit that supports the rural communities and environment of eastern Canada and New England. "We have a ton of trails in Portland, and I know personally last week I went out with a GPS and captured even more," Gross said in a recent interview about the trails site. The center on May 31 published its 100th trail, Gross noted. Maine Trail Finder (www.mainetrailfinder.com) allows visitors to "browse interactive trail maps, trail descriptions, pictures and trip reports," according to the site. "It's an online trail guide, but it's a little more detailed than what you might find in a book or at other websites," Gross said. Global positioning system technology is essential to documenting trails, he noted. "At some point, somebody has gone out and recorded this line that makes up the trail and they

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will also record locations of other important sights, let's say picnic areas or the trailhead .. and what we do is superimpose that information on top of a standard Google map, and what we've done is put it together with a database in the background. ... We can put various other information onto this trail," Gross explained. In 2009, the Healthy Community Coalition of Greater Franklin County and the center through an Environmental Funders Network’s Quality of Place Initiative secured money for the Mapping Our Footsteps project. A year later, the center received additional funding from the Maine Department of Conservation Recreational Trails Program and Maine Outdoor Heritage Fund, the center reported. "We can do large parts of the state with the funding we have now, and several of our benefactors are very generous with their money, including the Department of Conservation, they helped us put all their trails on," Gross said. State parks are in the process of being catalogued online. In partnership with Portland Trails, the center has catalogued Riverton Trolley Park, Back Cove, Eastern Prom and Baxter Woods; Evergreen Cemetery and Fore River Sanctuary are in the process of going online, as well as Westbrook River Walk, he said. Gilsland Farm, a Maine Audubon sanctuary in Falmouth, recently joined the list of catalogued "live" trail systems. Gross knows because he completed Gilsland himself. "While I was out there, I collected all kind of information, places where there are blinds so you can watch the birds there. ... I collected sites that have scenic overlooks over the lower Presumpscot River, the fact that there are bathrooms there, that's a really nice feature when you're out on a trail," Gross said. Every trail that is in the system has a link on the page to show where the geocaches are located, treasure hunting locators for fans of GPS treks. There are dozens of geocaches situated around the Back Cove, for example. "Our ultimate goal is to help people get out, be active, and explore our state’s well-known and see FINDER page 9

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Solomon to be honored by Sampson Center News of award recognition released during 25th annual Southern Maine Pride celebration BY DAVID CARKHUFF THE PORTLAND DAILY SUN

Howard M. Solomon of Bowdoinham, who has spent decades advocating for LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) communities, will be the recipient of the 2011 Sampson Center for Diversity in Maine Catalyst for Change Award, the University of Southern Maine reported yesterday. The Sampson Center for Diversity in Maine held an open house for the LGBT Collection Wednesday, and the collection’s advisory committee chair, Betsy Parsons, announced that Solomon was the award winner. A crowd of about two dozen in attendance applauded the news. Solomon was unable to attend. The Sampson Center Catalyst for Change Award "acknowledges an individual who has been in the forefront for change regarding diversity, equality, and human and civil rights in Maine," USM stated in a press release. Past recipients include Rabbi Harry Sky (2007), Dale McCormick (2008), Sallie Chandler (2009) and Allen Sockabasin (2010). A retired professor of history at Tufts and later the University of Southern Maine, Solomon was scholar-inresidence for the Sampson Center’s LGBT Collection. "In his latter role, he was invaluable to the development of the collection," a USM press release stated. USM reported that Solomon's scholarship and contribution to exhibitions and public programming "empowered LGBT communities and other underrepresented groups in Maine. His work with EqualityMaine and Maine Initiatives reflects his wish to improve the lives of all." The Sampson Center event was one in a string of activities this week either aligned with or held as an offshoot of the 25th annual Southern Maine Pride celebration. A parade and festival highlight Southern Maine Pride on Saturday, June 18, and a slate of related events are occurring during the week. The theme is “Alive with Pride at 25” in celebration of Southern Maine Pride’s 25th year. The parade will start at 12:30 p.m. at Monument Square in Portland and kick off a host of pride

Betsy Parsons urges the public to add to the LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) Collection at the Sampson Center for Diversity in Maine, an installation at the University of Southern Maine’s Glickman Library, during an open house Wednesday for the collection. Parsons chairs the collection’s advisory committee. (DAVID CARKHUFF PHOTO)

Susie Bock, head of special collections at the Sampson Center for Diversity in Maine, chats with a visitor during the open house Wednesday. (DAVID CARKHUFF PHOTO)

events that will be happening around the city. These include: • Today, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. — DownEast Pride Alliance “Business After Hours” Networking Event at Caiola’s at 58 Pine St., Portland. • Friday, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. — EqualityMaine along with a host committee of community members will be honoring Maine’s Sen. Susan Collins and her unique leadership in repealing ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ in the U.S. Senate.” The Portland Regency, 20 Milk St., Portland. To RSVP, visit www.EqualityMaine.org. • Ongoing — ‘The Blue Moon Chronicles’ at 7 p.m. at Lucid Stage, “a wonderfully funny and critically acclaimed, Gay romantic-comedy” making its Maine premiere. ‘Avenue Q’ at Ogunquit Playhouse, 8 p.m., through June 18. Visit www.ogunquitplayhouse.org for online ticketing information. For details on Saturday’s parade and festival, see the Events Calendar on page 13; or visit www.southernmainepride.org.

Center, 178 Warren Ave., Portland, beginning at 5:30 p.m. For tickets and further information, contact Susie R. Bock, director of special collections at the Sampson Center, at 780-4269, or email bocks@usm.maine.edu.

Lucid Stage plans July 2-3 fund-raiser DAILY SUN STAFF REPORT From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 2 and 3, Lucid Stage will host a fund-raiser, Lucid Fest. The event will offer arts and crafts vendors, food, massage therapy, kids activities, raffles and live performances, the recently opened performance venue reported. Performances will include a patriotic recitation by Herb Adams, and performances by The Humble Farmer, Vernon Cox, Highlights from Hamlet by members of the Naked Shakespeare Ensemble, Cliff Gal-

lant, Daniel Noel and friends, Deena R. Weinstein, Peter Mezoian, The Magic of The Steelgraves, Britta Pejic, and Chuck Muldoon. Lucid Stage, a nonprofit arts organization, provides a multi-use venue for arts organizations in the Greater Portland area, according to its website, http://www.lucidstage.com. The venue also provides performance and rehearsal space for artists, classroom space, educational programs and visual art gallery space. Lucid Stage is run by Adam Gutgsell and Liz McMahon and located at 29 Baxter Boulevard.

The 2011 Sampson Center for Diversity in Maine Catalyst for Change Award ceremony will take place this fall. Solomon will be honored at an awards dinner on Thursday, Oct. 20, at the Keeley Banquet

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ARTS –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– THEATER REVIEW–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Brunswick theater’s offering is simply marvelous ‘The Marvelous Wonderettes’ Maine State Music Theatre Maine State Music Theatre is the prom queen of summer theatre with its Friday night opening of their 53rd season and the award-winning musical, “The Marvelous Wonderettes.” This affordable, professional summer stock company is located on the gorgeous campus of Bowdoin College (Brunswick) in the beautiful (air conditioned) Pickard Theater. A friendly house staff, comfortable seats with great visibility of the stage and a welcoming Executive Director, Steven C. Peterson, make for a great start to the evening. “The Marvelous Wonderettes” musically highlights four young women at their 1958 high school prom (act one) and again at their tenyear reunion (act two) as they discuss their lives and loves through pop hits from the ‘50s and ‘60s. Creator Roger Bean gives us a happy, feel good show that, at times, struggles with wanting to be funnier than it is. Bean ties in 35 musical numbers with a cute story line that showcased each talented girl. Kudos to Director Chan Harris for keeping the energized pace throughout. Lara Seibert (Cindy Lou), every high school boy’s fantasy date, had the flirtatious look of an angel with the perfect hint of the devil. I had hoped for a bit more vocal strength behind her act two solos but she sold them regardless. Brittney Morello (Betty Jean) gave a funny tough girl attack to her role with a powerful voice to match. You knew when this girl was singing- wow! Danielle Erin Rhodes (Suzy) was everyone’s “good times” friend who performed one of my favorite songs, “Stupid Cupid.” Ms. Rhodes was a strong presence on stage without having to be center stage. There was no doubt, however, that the real Marvelous Wonderette was Morgan Smith who gave 200 percent to her nerdish role of Missy. Ms.

Maine State Music Theatre is opening its 53rd season with the award-winning musical, “The Marvelous Wonderettes.” (COURTESY PHOTO)

Michael J. Tobin ––––– Theatre Talk Smith had every little comedic detail and musical nuance down from the second the lights came up to her final bow- I could not take my eyes off her for fear of missing some little hysterical something that she so subtly did. A Broadway caliber performance! Director Chan Harris gave us a professional production with an appropriate high school feel. Mr. Harris clearly defined each girl’s personality and relationship with each other and the “unseen” around them. Choreographer Jacob Toth did marvelous things with every song and dance. From the little touches to the big pic-

ture, Mr. Toth brought period realization to each musical number — bravo! Musical Director Mark Janas allowed each girl to shine individually showcasing their Broadway belt to intimate ballad. I do wish I could have heard a little 1950s saxophone. Charles S. Kading’s set gave us a 1958 flashback, complemented by Brian Hapcic’s “high school-like” lighting design. Much applause to Sound Designer Jason T. Hurley for letting us hear every syllable with a great balance between the talented band of 4 and the girls. Act one costumes provided by Music Theatre of Wichita were period perfect, accented with fun jewelry and fabulous wigs designed by Kurt Alger. Act two costumes had that purposely homemade look that worked well with their vibrant colors, feathers and go-go boots. Congratulations to Amy Mussman for finding period props. One major criticism (voiced by

many at intermission) was the continuous distraction of latecomers during the first half hour — most likely due to the MSMT show start time change to 7:30. At one point, I counted 19 latecomers being allowed to sit at one time. Nothing worse than having an entire row stand to allow latecomers to sit in their middle-of-the-row seats down front. Some show highlights sure to delight any baby boomer were the shadow puppets of Allegheny Moon, audience participation of Mr. Lee, the underlying conflict between characters during songs and that reminiscent feeling of the past with hit songs like “Lipstick On Your Collar,” “Sincerely,” “It’s My Party” and “Rescue Me.” As I overheard one patron say on the way out, “I always leave here with a smile” — and that we all did. In the end, we all gave a standing ovation and chipmunk (school) cheer to a marvelous opening for the Maine State Music Theatre’s 53rd season! MSMT’s 2011 summer season continues June 29 with the Broadway hit “Annie,” starring theatre favorite Charis Leos, followed by a hilarious roller-disco send-up of the 1980’s Olivia Newton John film, “Xanadu,” and closing out the season will be a dazzling mix of rock, soul and gospel as Dorothy eases on down the road in “The Wiz.” Maine State Music Theatre is located at the Pickard Theatre located at 1 Bath Road in Brunswick on the campus of Bowdoin College. For tickets and more information, please call 725-8769 or go to www.msmt.org. (Michael J. Tobin has been a professional actor, director, theatre administrator and educator for 30 years in theaters throughout New England and around the Country. Mr. Tobin has performed and directed in 350plus shows Off-Broadway, National Tours, Regional Theatre, Summer Stock, Children’s Theatre and Community Theatre. Mr. Tobin lives in South Portland and works as the Executive Director for a Center for the Arts.)

Summer in the Parks Concert series returning after two-year hiatus DAILY SUN STAFF REPORT City officials yesterday announced that the Summer in the Parks Concert series would return after a two-year hiatus. Funding for the concert programs was stripped from the city’s budget two years ago. They were brought back this year after neighborhood groups and local sponsors joined together to raise the funds. “Challenging times can either bring out the best or the worst of a community, and I am proud to say that in Portland it has without a doubt brought out the best,” stated Mayor Nicholas Mavodones. “The city’s Summer Concert Series has held a special

place in the hearts of our youngest and oldest residents and it’s great that through the sponsorship of community groups like the Friends of the Eastern Promenade ... that the series returns this summer.” With funding for the Summer in the Parks Concert series eliminated in prior budgets, local groups and businesses organized and stepped forward to bring the much beloved concerts back to the community. The concerts feature a wide array of local musical talent from the Maine songs of the Tangletoons at the Kids Concerts in the Park at Deering Oaks to the musical stylings of Darien Brahms set to perform during the Sunset Folk Series at the Western Prom. Residents of all ages are encouraged to pack a picnic

and enjoy some of the city’s cherished open spaces while listening to these free live performances, city officials said. Throughout the summer, the concerts organized by the city’s Recreation & Facilities Management Department will be held at Deering Oaks Park Bandstand, Western Promenade Park, and the Fort Allen Park Bandstand. People are encouraged to bring a chair or blanket and sit back and enjoy the performances. For more information about the concerts, visit the city’s website at www.portlandmaine.gov/rec/ summer.htm or contact the Recreation Division office at 756-8275.

THE PORTLAND DAILY SUN, Thursday, June 16, 2011— Page 9

ABOVE: The 140-acre Mast Landing Sanctuary in Freeport consists of open ﬁelds, salt marsh, an apple orchard, freshwater stream and mature evergreen forest, notes a summary by the managers, Maine Audubon. For now, Mast Landing hasn’t made the cut for Maine Trail Finder, but creators of the online trail guide said they’re trying to add all of the state’s trails and welcome submissions. Mostly, the guide’s creators are working with trail managers and other entities. RIGHT: Niko Paulu, 7, surveys a pond during a Maine Audubon vacation week camp in April at Gilsland Farm in Falmouth. Gilsland recently joined dozens of other trails on Maine Trail Finder. (DAVID CARKHUFF PHOTOS) FINDER from page 6

hidden treasures," the website says. Currently, the site lets users search trails by four permitted uses — hiking and walking, mountain biking, snowshoeing, and crosscountry skiing—as well as by difficulty, location, keyword, and through an interactive map base Saying that relationships with trail managers, steering committee members and students helped get Maine Trail Finder off the ground. But additional efforts are underway to expand the site's trail listings and reach. "Efforts are ongoing to develop strategic regional partnerships and raise the funding needed to add fully documented and approved trails into Maine Trail Finder. Immediate efforts are focused on adding trails for state parks and public reserved lands; Washington County, Cumberland County, and Franklin County," the site says. Gross said there's a total of roughly 1,100 trails in the state, and maybe a tenth of them have made it onto the site. The goal is all of them. "We've got our work cut out for us; while it's a lofty goal, it's a realistic goal," Gross said.

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By Holiday Mathis ask for forgiveness later. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You want to go where the sun is hot and the sunbathers are cool. However, there is work to be done before such leisure can easily happen. Get busy, and you’ll soon be able to have your fun. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You are open and ready for new experiences, and life comes rushing in to greet you. You will look back on this time period and know that you did something utterly fantastic. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Fun is contagious. Unfortunately, it is equally subjective. What one person thinks is hilarious may fall flat with the next person. So consider your audience before you forward that e-mail! AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You do not always feel generous with your resources, but if you have something to give, it doesn’t feel good to hold it back with a tight fist. Your innate generosity always prevails in the end. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You are a master of understatement. Do not let this tendency lead you into total silence, though. People need to hear from you, or they will forget you’re out there. Speak up. TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (June 16). Dare to speak up about what you want and what you think should happen. You have influence over others, and the better you get at expressing yourself the stronger this power becomes. Your insistence on quality will improve your lifestyle. Finances look bright in July. Travel happens in September and December. Leo and Sagittarius people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 13, 25, 12, 39 and 18.

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ACROSS 1 Less vivid in color 6 Ripped 10 Mr. Domino 14 Blazing 15 Shortly 16 Monster 17 Belly button 18 __ over; faint 19 Harness strap 20 Hand-thrown explosives 22 Amphitheaters 24 Not closed 25 Coal bucket 26 Linger in a bookstore 29 Part of a dramatic act 30 Assistance 31 Glowing coal fragment 33 Forest opening 37 “__ grief!” 39 Underwater detection device

41 Claim against property 42 Walk about pompously 44 Fess up 46 Barack, to Sasha & Malia 47 Sidelong glances 49 Prevents from acting 51 Uncivilized 54 Fortune-teller 55 Makes right 56 Pair up incorrectly 60 Liver secretion 61 Filled with wonderment 63 Boise’s state 64 Building wings 65 Days of __; long ago 66 Connection 67 Not as much 68 Observes 69 Greasy dirt

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36 Finalizes 38 Monotony 40 Hitchhikers’ needs 43 __ off; irritated 45 Abounding 48 Writing tasks for students 50 Merchant 51 Price tag

52 “Give ‘em an inch and they’ll take __” 53 Water holes 54 Factions 56 French mother 57 Cab 58 Buddy 59 Flexible tube 62 Misfortune

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––––––– ALMANAC ––––––– Today is Thursday, June 16, the 167th day of 2011. There are 198 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On June 16, 1911, the Computing-Tabulating-Recording Co. was incorporated in New York State; it later became known as International Business Machines, or IBM. On this date: In 1567, Mary, Queen of Scots, was imprisoned in Lochleven Castle in Scotland. (She escaped almost a year later but ended up imprisoned again.) In 1858, accepting the Illinois Republican Party’s nomination for the U.S. Senate, Abraham Lincoln said the slavery issue had to be resolved, declaring, “A house divided against itself cannot stand.” In 1903, Ford Motor Co. was incorporated. In 1932, President Herbert Hoover and Vice President Charles Curtis were renominated at the Republican national convention in Chicago. In 1933, the National Industrial Recovery Act became law. (It was later struck down by the Supreme Court.) In 1959, actor George Reeves, TV’s “Superman,” was found dead of an apparently self-inflicted gunshot wound in the bedroom of his Beverly Hills, Calif., home; he was 45. In 1963, the world’s first female space traveler, Valentina Tereshkova, was launched into orbit by the Soviet Union aboard Vostok 6. In 1970, Kenneth A. Gibson of Newark, N.J., became the first black politician elected mayor of a major Northeast city. Chicago Bears running back Brian Piccolo, 26, died at a New York hospital after battling cancer. In 1978, President Jimmy Carter and Panamanian leader Omar Torrijos (tohREE’-ohs) exchanged the instruments of ratification for the Panama Canal treaties. One year ago: After meeting with President Barack Obama at the White House, BP Chairman Carl-Henric Svanberg announced the oil giant was establishing a $20 billion claim fund and suspending dividends as he insisted, “We care about the small people.” Today’s Birthdays: Actor Bill Cobbs is 76. Author Joyce Carol Oates is 73. Country singer Billy “Crash” Craddock is 72. Songwriter Lamont Dozier is 70. Rhythm-andblues singer Eddie Levert is 69. Actress Joan Van Ark is 68. Actor Geoff Pierson is 62. Rhythm-and-blues singer James Smith (The Stylistics) is 61. Boxing Hall of Famer Roberto Duran is 60. Pop singer Gino Vannelli is 59. Actress Laurie Metcalf is 56. Model-actress Jenny Shimizu is 44. Actor James Patrick Stuart is 43. Actor Clifton Collins Jr. is 41. Actor John Cho is 39. Actor Eddie Cibrian is 38. Actress China Shavers is 34. Actress Missy Peregrym is 29. Actress Olivia Hack is 28.

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ANNIE’S MAILBOX Dear Annie: I have known “Tony” for 17 years, and we’ve dated for the past seven. He has one ex-girlfriend who has remained in his life. When “Mara” became pregnant (by another man), she asked Tony to be the godfather. At ﬁrst he told her no, because he thought it would make me uncomfortable (you think?), but after she pleaded with him that there was no one else, he agreed to do it. He told me he was only doing a favor for her and it didn’t mean he would be involved in the child’s life. I accepted the situation as best I could. Since then, we have all been together a couple of times, and Mara is so self-absorbed, it makes me uncomfortable. She never includes me in the conversation. A year ago, Mara called about getting together so Tony could see his godchild. I was going to be out of town that weekend, so Tony turned her down. But that same weekend, she somehow arranged some kind of drama and called Tony to come over and help her out. She knows how to manipulate and play the helpless female. Fortunately, nothing happened because Tony didn’t fall for it. The problem is, when Tony told me about that weekend, it made me wonder about Mara’s true motive. However, whenever I mention to Tony that she might be too interested, he gets angry and defends her every time. He insists that Mara has no desire to be with him again, and I believe that’s true, but it seems she still wants to exert control over him. Annie, please tell me if I am overreacting. I think exes should stay in our memories, not be part of our future. -- Insecure in Seaside Dear Seaside: In many instances, being a godfather is a serious religious responsibility. If Tony isn’t interested in a relationship with his godchild, he should bow out and ask Mara to ﬁnd someone else. But if he continues in this role, it will necessitate ongoing, regular contact with Mara. It doesn’t

matter whether she is trying to exert control. It only matters that you trust Tony. Dear Annie: For the past 10 years, my friend “Ted” has sent out an e-mail blast asking people to support a fundraising “walk” for a good cause. My husband and I have always given a donation, as we believe in the cause and also want to support a good friend. However, Ted has never once acknowledged our giving on his behalf. Over the years, our charitable giving has become more focused, and we no longer will be donating to Ted’s fundraiser. Should I have sent him a letter directly, telling him the primary reason was because he never said “thank you”? It’s true, but it makes me feel petty. -- Even Fundraisers Should Say Thank You Dear Even: The charity should have acknowledged your donation. As a friend, Ted also should have thanked you, especially since you came through for him year after year. You are not obligated to volunteer the information about why you have dropped this particular charity, but if Ted should ask, it is OK to include the fact that your donations didn’t seem particularly appreciated. Dear Annie: “Tired of it All” said her husband developed erectile dysfunction and stopped wanting sex. Another reader said the reason her husband stopped wanting sex was because he was gay. Here is another one: My husband, a ﬁt man of 55, experienced erectile dysfunction for years. Doctors were quick to prescribe pills to make everything better. Instead, we chose to ﬁnd out why he was having problems. It turned out that his erectile dysfunction led us to discover the tumor at the base of his spine. Most men simply would not know how to deal with such a sensitive sexual problem without compassion, guidance and understanding. -- Working Through it Together

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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FINAL YARD SALE: 494 Stevens Ave., Portland, Sat., June 18th, 8am-12 noon, everything must go! SOUTH Paris Coin/ Marble Show- 6/18/11, American Legion Post 72, 12 Church St, 8-2pm. (802)266-8179. Free admission.

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General Manager This individual must have experience and managerial skills in the same or a related industry. Excellent people skills are a must. A package of vacation, sick and personal days, as well as health insurance benefits are included. Applicants with resort/hotel management degrees will be carefully considered but a degree is not a prerequisite. This is a salaried position and would be competitive and commensurate with referral and experience. Interested applicants should send their resume to:

Seasons at Attitash, Attn: Board of Directors PO Box 415, Rt302, Bartlett, NH 03812 Or email oa@seasonsnh.com

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Thursday, June 16 Author Wood at Wisdom at Work series noon to 1 p.m. The Portland Public Library and its popular “Wisdom at Work” series will feature Dr. Amy Wood, author of “Life Your Way: Refresh Your Approach to Success and Breath Easier in a Fast-Paced World,” in the library’s Rimes Auditorium, 5 Monument Square. The free public series — held noon to 1 p.m. Thursdays throughout June — are designed to make work life more satisfying and offer insights into an individual’s current job or job search. Wood, who has private practices in Portland and Kennebunk, will be discussing “How to Make a Professional Impact.” “Wisdom at Work” continues June 23 with “Is Your Resumé Doing Its Job?” featuring Kim Aniania, KMA HR Consulting, and June 30 with “What Everyone Does, But Few Do Well: Effective and Painless Networking,” featuring Barbara Babkirk, Heart at Work Career Counseling.

Friends of Portland Public Library book sale preview 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Following on the success of last year’s giant book sale, the Friends of Portland Public Library are back with an even larger selection of books, records, CDs and DVDs. The book sale will offer tens of thousands of books and related items and will take place in the Catherine McAuley High School Gymnasium located at 631 Stevens Ave. in Portland from June 16 through June 19. A special preview for members of the Friends of Portland Public Library will be held on Thursday, June 16 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. New members are always welcome. The $10 membership fee can be paid at the door or online at www. friendsofppl.org. The public hours for the book sale are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, June 17 and Saturday, June 18, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, June 19. More information about the Friends of Portland Public Library can be found at its website: www.friendsofppl.org.

‘Threats, Opportunities and Possibilities in Asia’ 5 p.m. The World Affairs Council of Maine announced that Admiral Dennis Blair, former U.S. Director of National Intelligence, will be the featured speaker at the Council’s annual meeting on June 16. “As China continues to grow and increase its influence, America has preserved its power, presence and influence within the Pacific region. At the same time, other Asian countries are left trying to navigate between China and the United States. Using this as a foundation, Admiral Blair will speak on ‘Threats, Opportunities and Possibilities in Asia.’ He will address both short and long term issues in Asian security, including disputes, rivalries, and challenges, as well as security areas in which the United States and Asian countries, including China, can cooperate - countering piracy, disaster response, and cooperation against Islamic extremist groups. In addition, he will speak about economic and business issues in Asia as these interrelate with security concerns.” Annual Business Meeting at 5 p.m.; dinner and presentation at 6:30 p.m. Portland Country Club, 11 Foreside Road, Falmouth.

Night of Champions USA Boxing & Dinner Show 5:30 p.m. Join the Portland Boxing Club as it begins a Father’s Day Weekend Tradition with the ﬁrst “Night of Champions USA Boxing & Dinner Show” featuring athletes from USA Boxing New England. Featuring Celebrity Host Micky Ward. The event will consist of eight featured bouts highlighting local and regional boxers from New England. Ticket will include a prime rib dinner, dessert and appetizer menu with cabaret style ringside seating in the round. “Not a bad seat in the house with cigar and after dinner drink tent on our patio. This is a one of a kind event that is a sure entertainment evening.” $75 pp or $750 per table of 10. Reserved table: $65. Produced by Cityside Events & Portland Boxing Club. plenty of free parking/21 plus. The Landing at Pine Point, Scarborough, www.thelandingatpinepoint.com. Doors at 5:30 p.m., ﬁght at 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. 7744527.

DownEast Pride Alliance networking event 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The DownEast Pride Alliance presents a “Business After Hours” Networking Event at Caiola’s at 58 Pine St., Portland. “Early in the month and being held on a new night in conjunction with Pride Week. Delicious appetizers, cash bar and media table will be provided. Caiola’s uses the ﬁnest, freshest local ingredients to create

In the scene above, PORTopera pays a visit to the Children’s Museum of Maine. PORTopera’s Young Artist program will present “Cafe Vienna,” by Richard Pearson Thomas, at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, June 24, in the Rines Auditorium, Portland Public Library. PORTopera’s Young Artist program auditions up-and-coming opera singers from around the country for participation in this special series. “Cafe Vienna,” a melodic work by American composer Thomas, is set in a Vienna coffee house around 1907. (COURTESY PHOTO) an atmosphere where friends, family & neighbors can come together and celebrate. See you at Caiola’s for cocktails and conversation!” FMI: www.depabusiness.com

searching for the meaning of love, happiness and acceptance.” Playing in June. At 2 p.m. Sunday. Visit www.lucidstage.com/events for showtimes.

Peony Bloom and Ice Cream Social

Songwriters by the Sea at Fifth Maine

6:30 p.m. At Gilsland Farm Audubon Center, the members of Maine Audubon’s Peony Circle of Friends are the people, businesses and organizations who have supported Maine Audubon for 20 years or more through volunteer work, membership, or other ﬁnancial gifts. The Peony Bloom and Ice Cream Social is at Gilsland Farm Audubon Center, Falmouth. http://www.maineaudubon.org/ explore/event/peony.shtml

7:30 p.m. Fifth Maine Regiment Museum, 45 Seashore Ave., Peaks Island. $10 per person. The second concert of the 2011 Songwriters by the Sea series is hosted by local singer/songwriter Phil Daligan. Songwriters by the Sea is a six-part concert series featuring up-and-coming artists from around New England and beyond. This concert features Vanessa Torres whose passionate songs are rooted in themes of compassion and hope; and Connor Garvey’s soulful vocals that span folk, rock and pop tunes. Portlander Putnam Smith, a multi-instrumental songwriter in the Appalachian tradition, completes the program. “Come and enjoy a pleasant ferry ride across the harbor and night out on Peaks Island.” For more information about the concerts: Phil Daligan at pdaligan@maine.rr.com or 766-4421.

Jerry Seinfeld at Merrill 7 p.m. Due to popular demand, America’s premier comedian is hitting the road in a return to his ﬁrst love — stand-up comedy. Hailed as “the master stand-up comic of his generation” and “the best comedian of our time” in a Washington Post article by Tom Shales, Jerry Seinfeld has an uncanny ability to joke about the little things in life that relate to audiences everywhere. Seinfeld now sets his sights on performing his material across the country in 2011. His tour will visit Portland at Merrill Auditorium on June 16 at 7 p.m. Tickets available online at porttix.com, the Porttix Box Ofﬁce located in Merrill Auditorium or charge by phone 842-0800.

‘The Blue Moon Chronicles’

7 p.m. Pearwater Productions brings to Lucid Stage “The Blue Moon Chronicles,” “a wonderfully funny and critically acclaimed, Gay romantic-comedy for its Maine Premiere. ‘The Blue Moon Chronicles’ is a humorous look at gay life. Portland resident Jeffrey Kagan-McCann wrote the plays. The ﬁrst installment of the Chronicles, ‘Once In A Blue Moon,’ ﬁrst premiered in workshop in Hartford, Conn. Then the show premiered in Seattle, Wash., two years later, then two years later he added its farcical companion piece, ‘My Gay Son’s Wedding.’ Both plays were instant hits and played to sold out houses. In 2002, he premiered both plays together under the new title, ‘The Blue Moon Chronicles.’ Performances of “Ida’s Having a Yard Sale” at Freeport The play centers on Eric CallaFactory Stage are June 22 through July 2, Wednesday han, a young, ambitious, uptight, through Fridays at 7:30 p.m., Saturdays at 4 p.m. and 8 Jewish-Catholic, gay Lawyer p.m., and Sundays at 5 p.m. (COURTESY PHOTO) from New Haven, Conn., who’s

‘The Marvelous Wonderettes’ in Brunswick 7:30 p.m. Maine State Music Theatre opens its 53rd season with an Off-Broadway musical comedy hit, “The Marvelous Wonderettes,” which runs from June 8 through June 25 at the Pickard Theater in Brunswick. “‘The Marvelous Wonderettes’ stars four talented actresses: Brittany Morello, Lara Seibert, Morgan Smith, and Danielle Erin Rhodes. MSMT’s presentation is directed by Chan Harris and choreographed by Jacob Toth. The show’s creator, Roger Bean, served as a consultant to Harris and Toth during the early rehearsal process. The musical highlights four young women at their high school prom in 1958 and again at their 10-year reunion in 1968 as they discuss their lives through pop hits from the ‘50s and ‘60s. For tickets, contact the MSMT box office at 725-8769, visit the box office window in person at The Pickard Theater or purchase online at www.msmt.org. The show runs until June 25. Matinees are at 2 p.m. and evening shows are at 7:30 p.m. For specific dates and availability, please contact the box office or visit the website. The Pickard Theater is located at 1 Bath Road in Brunswick, on the campus of Bowdoin College.

‘Avenue Q’ at Ogunquit Playhouse 8 p.m. The Ogunquit Playhouse, Route 1, Ogunquit. Box Ofﬁce 1-800-982-2787 or go online at www.ogunquitplayhouse.org for online ticketing and more information. Through June 18. “‘Avenue Q’ is about real life. It’s about ﬁnding a job, losing a job, learning about racism, getting an apartment, getting kicked out of your apartment, being different, falling in love, promiscuity, avoiding commitment, hangovers, Internet porn and discovering the world.” Next on stage: TV & Broadway star, Michelle Lee, in “Summer of Love,” June 22-July 16; “The Music Man,” July 20-Aug. 20; “Legally Blonde” starring Sally Struthers, Aug.24-Sept. 17; and “Miss Saigon,” Sept. 21-Oct. 23. see next page

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Friday, June 17 Friends of Portland Public Library book sale 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Following on the success of last year’s giant book sale, the Friends of Portland Public Library are back with an even larger selection of books, records, CDs and DVDs. The book sale will offer tens of thousands of books and related items and will take place in the Catherine McAuley High School Gymnasium located at 631 Stevens Ave. in Portland from June 16 through June 19. A special preview for members of the Friends of Portland Public Library will be held on Thursday, June 16 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. New members are always welcome. The $10 membership fee can be paid at the door or online at www. friendsofppl.org. The public hours for the book sale are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, June 17 and Saturday, June 18, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, June 19. More information about the Friends of Portland Public Library can be found at its website: www.friendsofppl.org.

Scarborough law enforcement firing range 11 a.m. Scarborough Fish and Game Association will dedicate its law enforcement firing range in the memory of Stanley W. Sontz, who was instrumental in creating this special shooting range for training and use by law enforcement and governmental agencies in the Greater Portland area and beyond, the association reports. Gates will open at 10 a.m. for a tour of the facility prior to the ceremony. “Stan Sontz had the foresight to realize that a safe firearms range was needed for law enforcement training,” the association states. “The requests for range use at the facility were growing in the late ‘90s, and when a department needed to train, Scarborough Fish and Game would shut down ranges for use by its club members to allow the law enforcement men and women to use them. Stan approached the membership in May of 2001 and explained that by building a range exclusively for law enforcement training use that we would be meeting our goals of serving the needs of the local community as well as the membership. ... Stanley W. Sontz passed away on June 23, 2009, at the age of 68.” Scarborough Fish and Game Association is located at 70 Holmes Road, Scarborough (across from Beech Ridg Speedway). 671-0520

Art is Community II — Gallery Exhibition in Bar Mills 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday through Sunday, June 17-19, in the Old White Church, 15 Salmon Falls Road, Bar Mills, next to the Saco River Grange Hall, “Art is Community II” — Juried Show and Sale of ﬁne arts. “Back by popular demand, by both the artists and viewers, after last year’s spectacular success, this juried show and sale of regional artists and ﬁne crafts includes paintings, prints, sculptures, and interactive art-making for visitors during the opening weekend. Last year’s turn- out of creative children and parents was very exciting. This year the show will remain hanging through July 17, to be viewed by audiences at the cello concert and other events.” For more information please call Pat at 929-6472 or Susan Orfant at 642-4219. Gallery hours: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. or by appointment. Admission is free.

EqualityMaine honors U.S. Sen. Susan Collins 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. “Pride Weekend is a perfect time to celebrate the repeal of the military’s discriminatory ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ policy. EqualityMaine along with a host committee of community members will be honoring Maine’s own Sen. Susan Collins and her unique leadership in repealing ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ in the U.S. Senate.” The Portland Regency, 20 Milk St., Portland. To RSVP and secure your ticket, please visit www.EqualityMaine.org.

Discovery Trek Series on the Eastern Prom 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. “A bit of history on the Eastern Promenade.” “Portland Trails launches its Discovery Trek Series this week with a guided history walk along the Eastern Promenade. Enjoy a fascinating evening walk with former State Representative Herb Adams and learn about historically signiﬁcant events that have happened at places seen from the Eastern Promenade. Herb’s walk will take you along the Eastern Promenade and through hundreds of years of history. This event is RSVP only as space is limited. Please RSVP for information on where to meet. Free for Portland Trails members, $5 suggested donation for nonmembers ($5 can go toward new or renewed membership.) Reservations suggested. Call Portland Trails: 775-2411.”

‘Winter in Wartime’ at the PMA 6:30 p.m. Portland Museum of Art presents “Winter in Wartime” as part of its Movies at the Museum series. Friday, June 17, 6:30 p.m.; Saturday, June 18, 2 p.m.; Sunday, June 19, 2 p.m. Rated R. “Nazi-occupied Holland, 1945. In a snow-covered village, 13-year-old Michiel is drawn into the Resistance when he aids a wounded British paratrooper. Michiel‘s boyish sense of deﬁance and adventure soon turns to danger and desperation, as Michiel is forced to act without knowing whom to trust among the adults

and townspeople around him. Wartime’s harsh reality encroaches on childhood innocence as Michiel confronts good and evil, courage and duplicity, and his own burden of responsibility. Winter in Wartime is based on the award-winning semi-autobiographical novel of the same name by Dutch author Jan Terlouw, who experienced ﬁve years under German occupation and whose vicar father was twice arrested and threatened with execution. In Dutch, German, and English with English subtitles.” http://www.portlandmuseum.org/events/movies.php

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Seibert, Morgan Smith, and Danielle Erin Rhodes. MSMT’s presentation is directed by Chan Harris and choreographed by Jacob Toth. The show’s creator, Roger Bean, served as a consultant to Harris and Toth during the early rehearsal process. The musical highlights four young women at their high school prom in 1958 and again at their 10-year reunion in 1968 as they discuss their lives through pop hits from the ‘50s and ‘60s. For tickets, contact the MSMT box office at 725-8769, visit the box office window in person at The Pickard Theater or purchase online at www. msmt.org. The show runs until June 25. Matinees are at 2 p.m. and evening shows are at 7:30 p.m. For specific dates and Birdie Googins a.k.a. the Marden’s availability, please contact the box office Lady is performing at Freeport Factory or visit the website. The Pickard Theater is Stage. (COURTESY PHOTO) located at 1 Bath Road in Brunswick, on the campus of Bowdoin College.

6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The women of Maine Roller Derby join this year’s Gay Pride festivities, skating in the Dyke March and the Pride Parade and hosting a “big, gay roller derby bout!” Dyke March: The pre-show, with the theme “Celebrating Multiple Identities in the Dyke Community,” will be held in Monument Square on Friday, June 17 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. MRD skaters will support the preshow and join the march up Congress Street. The Pride Parade: The Pride Parade will occur on Saturday, June 18, at 12:30 p.m. We will skate up Congress Street, then down High Street to Deering Oaks Park, where the Pride Festival will be held from 1-5 p.m. Roller Derby Bout After the festival, MRD hosts a bout with the Port Authorities playing against the Long Island Roller Rebels. Derby offering a $3 discount off door tickets to adults wearing a rainbow.

Rated Local: Short Works from Maine Filmmakers 7 p.m. The St. Lawrence is launching a local monthly film series. Please contact Whitney McDorr at the St. Lawrence for inquiries or film submissions — whitney.mcdorr@stlawrencearts.org. “We will begin our series with the second installation of ‘Rated Local’ a collection of short works on film spanning all genres from comedy, suspense, experimental, music video, and documentary works. ‘Rated Local’ is strong evidence of the rapidly growing film community in Maine. The filmmakers include Jay Brown, Walter Ungerer, Jeremiah McDonald, Nicholas Brennan, David Camlin, Petra Simmons, Marc Bartholomew, Mo Twine, and Derek Kimball. Rated Local is a project organized by Portland’s own Eddy Bolz, David Meiklejohn and Allen Baldwin. This screening of Rated Local will also feature never before seen clips and trailers to important up-and-coming local film projects such as horror shorts from the newest and yet to be screened Damnationland 2011!” $5. For more information on this event as well as screening to come, visit www.stlawrencearts.org

Portland premiere of ‘Forks Over Knives’ 7 p.m. Author/two-time survivor Meg Wolff will lead a Q&A discussion at the June 17 Portland premiere of “Forks Over Knives.” Healthy-eating advocate and author Meg Wolff of Cape Elizabeth will lead a four-person panel to answer questions June 17 after the first showing in Portland of the “Forks Over Knives” documentary. “The film explores the idea that most of our major health issues — including heart disease, cancer and diabetes — can be prevented and even reversed — by following a whole-foods, plantbased diet (based on whole grains, beans and vegetables). ‘Forks Over Knives’ will have a weeklong run at the Nickelodeon theater in Portland, starting with a 7 p.m. showing on June 17. A short Q&A session will follow this showing, with questions fielded by Wolff, two doctors — John Herzog, an orthopedic surgeon in Falmouth, and Reuben Bell, a family physician in Saco — and a representative of Whole Foods Market. Wolff, a survivor of both bone and breast cancer who credits adopting a plant-based diet with helping to save her life, was moved to help bring the film to Portland after seeing it in New York City last month.”

Birdie Googins in Freeport 7:30 p.m. Birdie Googins a.k.a. the Marden’s Lady at Freeport Factory Stage. “The last thing in the world Birdie expected was becoming a supermodel. In Southern Maine the press calls her a phenomenon; in Northern Maine she’s proclaimed an Icon. The status of a super model has its challenges: Keeping her mascara from running while racing from the paparrazzi being just one of them. No matter what region she’s appearing in, she’s regarded as hilarious.” Performances are Friday, June 17 and Saturday, June 18 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $22.50/$17.50 seniors and students. Visit www. freeportfactory.com or call 865-5505. 5 Depot St., downtown Freeport, one block east of L.L. Bean.

SLANT Storytelling Series 7:30 p.m. In the SLANT Storytelling Series, writers, performers, and notable community members tell ten-minute stories to a live audience without notes or props. Free, all ages. SPACE Gallery. “The stories this time all focus on ‘losing’: getting ‘Rolf-ed’ and letting go of your inhibitions, witnessing the aftermath of a suicide bombing, hearing about your loss on television, and losing in order to ﬁnd your voice. Storytellers will include Portland Press Herald columnist Bill Nemitz, singer-songwriter Emilia Dahlin, New York Times best-selling author Melissa Coleman, Writer and Telling Room Executive Director Gibson Fay-LeBlanc, 9-time biathalon national champion and near-Olympian Walt Shepherd, and Lulu Hawkes, a student at Catherine McAuley High School and Maine State Poetry Out Loud Champion. presented by The Telling Room, in association with the Maine Writers and Publishers Alliance, the Salt Institute for Documentary Studies, and SPACE Gallery. For more information, go to www.space538.org or www.tellingroom.org or call 774-6064.

‘The Blue Moon Chronicles’ 8 p.m. Pearwater Productions brings to Lucid Stage “The Blue Moon Chronicles,” “a wonderfully funny and critically acclaimed, Gay romantic-comedy for its Maine Premiere. ‘The Blue Moon Chronicles’ is a humorous look at gay life. Portland resident Jeffrey Kagan-McCann wrote the plays. The ﬁrst installment of the Chronicles, ‘Once In A Blue Moon,’ ﬁrst premiered in workshop in Hartford, Conn. Then the show premiered in Seattle, Wash., two years later, then two years later he added its farcical companion piece, ‘My Gay Son’s Wedding.’ Both plays were instant hits and played to sold out houses. In 2002, he premiered both plays together under the new title, ‘The Blue Moon Chronicles.’ The play centers on Eric Callahan, a young, ambitious, uptight, Jewish-Catholic, gay Lawyer from New Haven, Conn., who’s searching for the meaning of love, happiness and acceptance.” Playing in June. At 2 p.m. Sunday. Visit www.lucidstage.com/ events for showtimes.

The Parcel of Rogues at Peaks 8 p.m. Peaks Island is the site of a couple of Father’s Day weekend concerts which also coincides with Peaks Fest and Civil War Day Sesquicentennial Commemoration programs at the 5th and 8th Maine Regiment Memorial Buildings. The Parcel of Rogues, Scottish Music Contra-Dance & Concert; 8th Maine Memorial Building, Peaks Island, $7 adults, $4 children, 8thMaine.org; 766-5086

Zemya and Loop 2.4.3 8 p.m. Zemya and Loop 2.4.3 at Mayo Street Arts. “Zemya is 11 women singing a blend beautiful and edgy harmonies without accompaniment. They share folk and traditional songs from the Balkans, United Kingdom, Africa, the Americas and more… and they have fun doing it! Zemya means ‘earth’ in Bulgarian, and these songs grow from the deep soul of the world’s folk music heritage. ... Loop 2.4.3 is a composer/performer duo that has drawn comparisons to Steve Reich, Battles, Harry Partch, Moondog, Konono No.1, Brian Eno, and Belle Orchestre — an assortment that alludes to their hard to classify, yet visceral aesthetic.”

Maine AIDS Alliance nightlife event 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. In conjunction with Southern Maine Pride, The Maine AIDS Alliance will produce two nightlife events. Both dubbed “Life,” the ﬁrst event will be held at MaineStreet bar in Ogunquit on Friday, June 17, from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m., featuring DJ Randy Bettis, with the second event scheduled for Saturday, June 18 at Port City Music Hall in Portland from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m., where DJ Rich Ladue will join local DJs, drag performers and dancers. http://www. southernmainepride.org see next page

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Registered sex offender sentenced for probation violation Court papers provide a chilling portrait of the 69-year-old, who some police describe as a serial rapist BY MARGE NIBLOCK SPECIAL TO THE PORTLAND DAILY SUN

Frank Lapomarda, a registered sex offender that some police have described as a serial rapist, will serve four years in jail for probation violation, a judge decided Tuesday. Deputy District Attorney Meg Elam said, “It was an intervention of fate that allowed us to know he was engaging in predatory activity” while on probation. She asked the court to impose the balance of the sentence of seventeen and a half years. After the sentencing, Elam said, “I think his history of predatory behavior while out on probation merited full revocation, but I’m happy with four years.” Court papers provide a chilling portrait of the 69-year-old, who some police describe as a serial rapist, luring vulnerable women into his car between 2002 and 2007, then buying Lapomarda them a meal and using excuses to bring them to his home where he sexually abused them. The women were either homeless or suffering from mental health and/or substance abuse issues. One woman who had been living at the shelter was approached on Preble Street. She got into Lapomarda’s vehicle and he took her to dinner at Old Country Buffet, then to Wal-Mart. He brought her back to his house after driving around because he said it was too late to return her to the shelter. The woman was offered his bedroom, which he later entered, attempting to sexually assault her, court records show. Because she resisted, Lapomarda injected a needle into her arm, told her to stop resisting, and then committed the sexual assault, the documents show. Another victim got into Lapomarda’s car on High Street, after which she was taken to Denny’s for

dinner, and then back to his home because he wanted her advice on redecorating. This woman stated that she went to use a bathroom while at the house and upon coming out was confronted by Lapomarda, who was undressed from the waist down. Because she didn’t know where in Portland she was, she had agreed to stay overnight. She was assaulted later in the evening after she’d gone to bed, court documents reveal. A woman who allowed Lapomarda to pick her up on Congress Street was hit with a baseball bat and had her ankle broken because she wanted to leave his house after going there for drinks. Before the attack in that case, Lapomarda emerged from his bedroom with boxer shorts and his genitals protruding, court documents state. A police officer whose area includes Munjoy Hill told this reporter that complaints were received during the summer of 2010 from young mothers at the East End Beach. They said that a man wearing a Speedo was sitting on a wall near the beach, and made comments as they passed by. That man was Lapomarda. He reportedly also made comments to women in the Old Port, and in both instances was asked by police to move along because of his behavior. Lapomarda was one of the witnesses at his probation revocation hearing in courtroom 8 before Justice Roland A. Cole. He had been released after being ordered to serve two and a half years of a 20-year term with six years of probation, given credit for time served, and was supposed to adhere to his probation guidelines. The entire Bayside neighborhood was off limits to the registered sex offender who had pled guilty to gross sexual assaults in several separate attacks. The forbidden boundaries were Forest Avenue to Franklin Arterial and Marginal Way to Congress Street. Sergeant Robert Doherty knew he was looking at possible trouble when he saw Lapomarda on Feb. 28 around 7:20 p.m. inside the Forest Avenue post office after hours. “Frank Lapomarda was lurking

Detective Maryann Bailey, who had worked on Lapomarda’s previous cases, did not have to testify Tuesday. She stated, “The ofﬁcers were very diligent in reporting him. I’m glad he’ll be in jail for the next four years.” in the lobby,” said Doherty, who was off duty at the time and knew Lapomarda’s probation terms. “He was highlighted as someone who might offend and violate his probation conditions,” Doherty said. Doherty followed Lapomarda to a nearby motel, where he was residing. Police dispatch was notified and an arrest was made a short time later, returning the man to jail. Videos of Lapomarda from the post office camera were shown at Tuesday morning’s hearing, although Lapomarda denied being there. Another term of Lapomarda’s probation was a prohibition on having unrelated females in his car. At the hearing there was testimony stating that Lapomarda had tried to entice women to accompany him in his car, offering $200 to one waitress to go to church with him. Detective Maryann Bailey, who had worked on Lapomarda’s previous cases, did not have to testify Tuesday. She stated, “The officers were very diligent in reporting him. I’m glad he’ll be in jail for the next four years.” Before imposing the sentence, Justice Cole said, “I am very much concerned about the post office incident, in direct violation of his probation; then he lies about it. The description of behavior is of concern with a person of his background.” Cole stated he was “trying to develop a proportionate response.” That response was four years with the Department of Corrections and probation to continue. During his time in jail in 2009, Lapomarda filed a lawsuit alleging civil rights violations. He represented himself in a case against four officers of the Cumberland County Jail. That case was dismissed.

Saturday, June 18 Aroostook State Park Birding Festival

items. Bug sprays, yard foggers and ant products for $2. New gallons of paint, shoes and jeans $2. Napkins, paper plates & envelopes 25 cents. Hundreds of 25 cent items. Beneﬁts BEHS scholarships. 692-2989.

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Old Orchard Beach Cub Scout car wash, bottle drive 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Old Orchard Beach Cub Scout Pack 350 — Car Wash and Bottle Drive Fundraiser, O.O.B. Fire Station. Donation Basis, Bottle Drive. Bring recyclables with you to the car wash for a donation. http://pack350oldorchardbeach.ScoutLander.com

5 a.m. to 1 p.m. The third annual Aroostook State Park Birding Festival is at Aroostook State Park, Presque Isle; fees — $2 for adults, $1 for children 5-11, seniors and children under 5, free. Aroostook State Park, the first state park to be established in Maine, is known as the home to more than 100 species of birds, including waterfowl and shore birds who inhabit the park’s Echo Lake; raptors, owls, flycatchers, thrushes, vireos and sparrows. It also is known for its woodpeckers, including hairy, downy, pileated, three-toed and black-back species, located in the park. During the first festival, held in June 2009, participants actually viewed the rare sight of a female hummingbird sitting on its nest. Last year, 53 different species were seen throughout the day, including a rare flock of plastic flamingos that graced the lake’s water edge. Sponsored by Wicked Joe Coffee, Hannaford, Katahdin Trust, Northern Maine Development Commission, Citadel Communication, Poland Springs, Star Herald and the Maine National Guard.

9 a.m. This year the Close to The Coast race marks its 16th anniversary. The course is run on quiet roads and forest trails along the ocean in beautiful Winslow Park in Freeport, the home of the Lobsterman Triathlon. Registration is from 7:15 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. with the race starting at 9 a.m. The Race is part of the Winslow Park Family Fun Day, a great time for families with all the events free of charge. Enjoy free entrance to the park for the day, hotdogs, ice cream, games, swimming, activities, playground and a moon bounce house. Oceanside camping is available for those wanting to stay over night. Registration is $15 with guaranteed t-shirt through June 10 and $15 with possible t-shirt through race day. There will be a 1K Kids Fun Run after the main race which requires no application or fees and children’s prizes provided by Wilbur’s of Maine. Race proceeds support the Freeport Rotary Club Scholarship program and other local charitable projects. Visit www.freeport-rotary.org for more information.

Bates College’s Clean Sweep sale

Friends of Feral Felines used book, DVD sale

8 a.m. A “garage sale” on a massive scale that benefits the environment, community organizations and countless satisfied shoppers, Bates College’s Clean Sweep returns for the 11th year at Underhill Arena, 145 Russell St., Lewiston. “As students pack up to leave Bates at the end of the school year, they donate to Clean Sweep all kinds of still-valuable possessions — electronics and toys, household goods and small furnishings, bikes and books, sporting goods and more. Faculty, staff and the college itself also donate items. The annual sale keeps these perfectly worthy items out of the landfill, and the proceeds go to local nonprofits.” To learn more, please call 786-6207.

9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friends of Feral Felines is holding its annual used book and DVD sale at Williston West Church, 32 Thomas St. in Portland. A very large selection of books. Sales help to support efforts of caring for feral and abandoned cats in southern Maine. FMI call 797-3014 or visit http://feralfelines.net

10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The tour celebrates a neighborhood featured in Greater Portland Landmarks’ recently published book called Deering: A social and architectural history. Written by William David Barry and the late Patricia McGraw Anderson, the 216 page, illustrated book tells the story of the buildings, people and places that shaped the evolution of Portland’s off peninsula areas from Stroudwater to the town lines of Westbrook and Falmouth. The tour centers on the Deering Highlands and Coyle Park neighborhoods of Portland. Advance Ticket sales at Greater Portland Landmarks, www.portlandlandmarks. org 93 High St., 774-5561 ext 102. Day of Tour ticket sales at Woodford’s Congregational Church, 202 Woodford St. Tour begins and maps provided at Woodford’s Church. Advance sales $30 for Greater Portland Landmarks members $35 for non-members, available from Greater Portland Landmarks. Day of tour ticket sales: $40 for members, $45 for non-members at Woodford’s Congregational Church, 202 Woodford St., Portland. Tour proceeds beneﬁt Greater Portland Landmarks educational programs. Reservation Information and Advance Ticket Sales: Greater Portland Landmarks www.portlandlandmarks.org, 93 High St. 774-5561, ext. 102

Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village nature hikes

Wolfe’s Neck Farm Art Fest

10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Guided nature hikes will be offered at 10 a.m. and again at 1:30 p.m. at the Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Route 26, New Gloucester. Hikers will cover an area of ﬂora and fauna extending from the historic village through the Shaker ﬁelds and woods to Loon’s Point on the lake and then across the footbridge that crosses Aurelia’s Cascade. Carol Beyna, a trained naturalist, will be the guide. Fee: $5, adults; $2, children; under 6, free.

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sixth annual Wolfe’s Neck Farm Art Fest. Admission is free. The works of over 50 New England artists will be featured — painters, ﬁber artists, jewelers, potters, photographers, glass makers, and many more. There will be live music, artist demonstrations, a plein air auction, children’s activities, and the Snack Shack will be serving food. Free admission. 184 Burnett Road, Freeport.

Limington Extension Yard Sales 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.Every dry Saturday in June, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., 476 Sand Pond Road, Limington. Used and new

Deering Neighborhood Historic House Tour

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12:30 p.m. The 25th annual Southern Maine Pride event will take place the week of June 12-19, with the Parade & Festival happening on Saturday, June 18, organizers announced. The theme is “Alive with Pride at 25” in celebration of its 25th year. The parade will start Comedy at the St. Lawrence at 12:30 p.m. at Monument Square in Port7:30 p.m. Comedy at the St. Lawrence Arts land and kick off a host of pride events that Center. “Don’t miss comedians Auggie Smith will be happening around the city. Grand and Dax Jordan as they pit-stop here in PortMarshals for this year’s event are Mayor land for one night only at the St. Lawrence! Nick Mavadones and Police Chief James This is part of the Subway Eat Fresh Comedy E. Craig. Comedian Khris Francis will again Tour. After wowing America on NBC’s Last act as Master of Ceremonies. The parade Comic Standing and Comedy Central’s Live will progress west on Congress Street, turn at Gotham, Auggie Smith then made history north on High Street and arrive at Deering in 2009 by becoming the first to win both the Oaks Park at approximately 12:45 p.m. Seattle and San Francisco comedy competiSponsors to date for this year’s event tions in the same year. Dax Jordan Is a comeinclude: TD Bank, Prime Auto Group, Home dic everyman who has an upcoming Comedy Depot, DownEast Pride Alliance, Proactive Central half hour special in the works. His wit Resources, LIFE Ogunquit & LIFE Portland, and charisma woo only moments before expeMaine AIDS Alliance and West End Legal, riencing a punch right to the funny bone.” LLC. The festival in Deering Oaks is schedTickets $25 and available now through Brown uled for 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. It’s “a family-friendly event that includes live music, dance A young visitor at the Aroostook State Park annual birding festival watches a bard owl during a live Paper Tickets as well as at any Bull Moose Music location. (http://www.brownpapertickentertainment, comedians, arts and crafts raptor presentation by the A.E. Howell Wildlife Conservation Center and Spruce Acres Refuge in North vendors, food vendors and more.” Live Amity. The third annual Aroostook State Park Birding Festival is 5 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, June 18, at ets.com/event/180483) entertainment will include music by Gypsy Aroostook State Park, Presque Isle; fees are $2 for adults, $1 for children 5-11, seniors and children Maine AIDS Alliance nightlife event 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. In conjunction with SouthTailwind, Vanessa Torres, Kristen Ford Band, under 5, free. (Ken Lamb photo) ern Maine Pride, The Maine AIDS Alliance will MeCa, and performances by Atomic Trash! produce two nightlife events. Both dubbed “Life,” the first burlesque, 5G drag kings, Dirty Dishes Burlesque Revue STYXX Block Party event will be held at MaineStreet bar in Ogunquit on Friday, and comedian Erin Cyr. 5 p.m. STYXX on 3 Spring St. in Portland. Ages 18 plus June 17, from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m., featuring DJ Randy Bettis, only. FMI: www.styxxportland.com Kids Open Studios: Portrait Printing with the second event scheduled for Saturday, June 18 2 p.m. SPACE Gallery. “Bring a friend and come make Old Fashioned Bean Supper at Port City Music Hall in Portland from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m., printed portraits with us! This open studio workshop will be 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Fifth Maine Regiment Museum, 45 where DJ Rich Ladue will join local DJs, drag performers led by local art teacher Ashley Shoukimas. We will be experSeashore Ave., Peaks Island. “Bring your family and friends and dancers. http://www.southernmainepride.org imenting with relief and hand burnishing printing techniques for a delicious meal featuring Stan’s famous beans (baked while using Acrylic inks to create colorful, textural portraits. and vegetarian), ham, and all the fixin’s. A great meal at a great Sunday, June 19 This workshop is fun, easy and you get to bring home your price. Reservations recommended. For tickets call 766-5514.” printing plate to continue experimenting as much as you Two seatings: 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. $8 per adult; $5 per child like. Suggested age is 3 and up.” Ends at 4 p.m., $5/free for under 10. Call 766-5514 to reserve. For more information, call Unity Center for Sacred Living members. www.space538.org/events.php 766-3330 or email fifthmaine@juno.com. 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Unity Center for Sacred Living, “an open, interfaith, Oneness oriented Spiritual Community ... Excelsior Cornet Band at Peaks Event with Bruce Spang, poet laureate here to evolve consciousness through what we call The 4 p.m. Peaks Island is the site of a couple of Father’s Day 7 p.m. “Join us to celebrate the inauguration of Portland’s New Spirituality,” is holding services. “We know that the weekend concerts which also coincides with Peaks Fest and third poet laureate. Free admission; donations suggested. essence of Spirit is within each and every one of us, and our Civil War Day Sesquicentennial Commemoration programs Refreshments will be served.” Mayo Street Arts Center, 10 aim is to create a safe and sacred space for each person at the 5th and 8th Maine Regiment Memorial Buildings. The Mayo St. Spang was named the new Portland Poet Laureto explore their own perception of Spirituality. UCSL offers Excelsior Cornet Band, Civil War Re-enacting Band Concert; ate. Spang, who is a teacher and book reviewer in addiweekly gatherings that are informative, creative, interacPeaks Island, $10 per person, $15 per family. “The Excelsior tion to being a poet, will serve in the postition from 2011 tive, and sometimes ceremonial followed by fellowship. Cornet Band is New York State’s only authentic Civil War to 2013. Spang lives in Falmouth with his partner and son. We hope you will come join us for our alternative services Brass Band. Founded in 2001, the band consists of a group Charles Prewitt, cellist, in Bar Mills known as Sacred Living Gatherings.” Sundays from 10 a.m. of Syracuse-area musicians dedicated to the performance 7:30 p.m. In the Old White Church, 15 Salmon Falls Road, to 11 a.m. at the Williston-West Church, Memorial Hall (2nd of original Civil War era music on actual instruments of the Bar Mills, next to the Saco River Grange Hall. Concert coinfloor), 32 Thomas St. Portland. For more information call period. 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Bicycle Coalition of Maine pizza party 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. The Bicycle Coalition of Maine’s annual pizza party and fundraiser will take place at Flatbread Pizza Co., 72 Commercial St., Portland. Flatbread will donate a portion of the proceeds from every pizza sold during the evening (including takeout orders) to the coalition, and Shipyard Brewing Co. will donate $1 for every beer sold. Proceeds will support the coalition’s work to improve bicycling in Maine. For more information, please visit www. BikeMaine.org or call 623-4511.