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VOL. 3 NO. 164

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PORTLAND’S DAILY NEWSPAPER

BY DAVID CARKHUFF THE PORTLAND DAILY SUN

face a tight window to complete the transition.

A ribbon cutting is at 9:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 30; then on Saturday is a public open house from 9 a.m. to noon, and Sunday "we go live for the outbound flights," said Paul Bradbury, director of the Jetport.

Bayside Trail seating options down to three

FREE The Portland Jetport is poised to unveil a new, $75 million terminal expansion.

A ribbon cutting is Friday, Sept.

30; a public open house is the following day from 9 a.m. to noon.

(DAVID CARKHUFF FILE PHOTO)

Jetport plans to fete new, $75M terminal Over a year and a half after construction started, the Portland International Jetport will cut the ribbon to its $75 million, 145,000-square-foot terminal expansion on Friday, Sept. 30.

Expect a few jitters as airport officials

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Utility job on Forest Avenue becomes shovel ready

BY MATTHEW ARCO THE PORTLAND DAILY SUN

A committee tasked with finding unique seating options for installation along the recently opened Bayside Trail is expected to vote on a recommendation tonight to pass along to the City Council.

The Public Art Committee is planning to discuss feedback from a recent public hearing on the subject and make its recommendation to the council for approval. The group is deciding on three proposals ranging in cost from nearly $14,000 to $42,500 for artist-designed public benches along the trail. see TRAIL page 8

Mayoral opponent accuses Mavodones of failure to lead

BY CASEY CONLEY THE PORTLAND DAILY SUN

The mostly civil race for Portland mayor is finally starting to heat up.

In a press conference yesterday atop Munjoy Hill, Jed Rathband accused the city council and sitting mayor Nick Mavodones of failing to lead

A FairPoint Communications subcontractor — CATV Construction of Alfred — hand digs on Forest Avenue Tuesday to locate a gas line that an excavator encountered nearby while trenching the street. The gas line was not damaged, but it had not been marked, so the line had to be manually located, according to a FairPoint worker on the scene. The worker said the telecommunications company is adding conduit into the street, which prompted traffic conrtrol. A manhole system on Congress Street was full so a new trench had to be dug, the representative said. Here, CATV’s Dan Roberts runs a Kubota tractor while Rick Hambleton shovels dirt and rock in search of the gas pipe. The city expects paving on Forest Avenue this fall; once a crew paves the street, there are penalties for going back in, so the utilities are being installed first, according to city spokesperson Nicole Clegg. (DAVID CARKHUFF PHOTO)

see OPPONENT page 13

City adopts fireworks ban The dinner and a movie challenge ‘I know she’d be so proud’ See News Briefs on page 3

See Opinion on page 4

See What’s In A Name? on page 6

CDBG grant meetings set See News Briefs on page 13

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Average scores slip on SAT (NY Times) — Average scores on the SAT fell across the nation this year, with the reading score for the high school class of 2011 falling three points to 497, the lowest on record, according to a report Wednesday by the College Board, which administers the exams.

The average writing score dropped two points, to 489, and the math score was down one point, to 514.

The College Board attributed the decline to the increasing diversity of the students taking the test. For example, about 27 percent of the nearly 1.65 million testtakers last year came from a home where English was not the only language, up from 19 percent a decade ago.

But Robert Schaeffer, public education director of FairTest, a nonprofit group critical of much standardized testing, said the declines were an indictment of the nation’s increasing emphasis on high-stakes testing programs and of No Child Left Behind, the federal education law that has driven it.

“How many wake-up calls do policy makers need before they admit that their test-andpunish strategy is a failure?”

Mr. Schaeffer said. “Policymakers need to embrace very different policies if they are committed to real education reform.”

About 30 percent of those who took the SAT were black, Hispanic or American Indian, groups whose scores have stubbornly remained lower than those of whites and Asians.

“There are still consistent gaps, but that speaks more to access to quality education than to what’s going on with the SAT,” said Wayne Camara, the College Board’s vice president for research and development, adding that, for example, white and Asian students were far more likely than black or Hispanic students to take precalculus and calculus in high school.

Each of the three SAT sections is scored from 200 to 800, with 2,400 the highest possible combined score.

This year’s combined average was 1,500, down from 1,506 last year.

Math scores have hovered between 520 and 514 for the past decade, while scores on the writing test have been dropping since it was introduced six years ago.

Reading scores, which averaged 508 in 2005, dropped in 2009 to 499, the previous low. Students with only three years of high school English had average SAT reading scores of 464, while those who took Advanced Placement or honors English averaged 556.

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Obama praises Libya’s post-Qaddafi leaders at U.N. UNITED NATIONS (NY TIMES) — President Obama met Libya’s transitional leader for the first time on Tuesday, and extolled what he called the Libyan people’s successful struggle to depose Col. Muammar el-Qaddafi. The meeting came on the first of two days of annual meetings of the United Nations General Assembly, during which the most vexing issue confronting Mr. Obama will be the Palestinian quest for full membership.

“Just as the world stood by you in your struggle to be free, we will stand with you in your struggle to realize the peace and prosperity that freedom can bring,” the president said at a meeting on Libya’s future, which included other world leaders and emissaries from the Transitional National Council, the group of former Libyan rebels whose forces ended Colonel Qaddafi’s four decades of absolute rule last month. Before the meeting, Mr. Obama

met privately with the leader of the council, Mustafa Abdel Jalil.

In his remarks at the meeting, Mr. Obama warned the Libyans that it “will take time to build the institutions needed for a democratic Libya — there will be days of frustration.” But he said the successful overthrow of Colonel Qaddafi, with aid from a NATO bombing campaign, had demonstrated that the world should “not underestimate the aspirations and will of the Libyan people.”

Mr. Obama announced that the United States was officially reopening its embassy in Tripoli, which was closed in the early days of the conflict. An advance military team has been in the Libyan capital for the past week to prepare for the reopening.

Mr. Obama was scheduled to meet with President Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan later on Tuesday, but it was not clear whether that meeting would take place

because of the assassination in Kabul of the head of Afghanistan’s High Peace Council, former President Burhanuddin Rabbani. Mr. Karzai was making arrangements on Tuesday to cut short his visit to the Assembly and fly home, aides to Mr. Karzai said in Kabul.

Much of the diplomatic activity at the United Nations this week surrounded the contentious question of the Palestinian bid for full membership as a state, which the president of the Palestinian Authority, Mahmoud Abbas, announced publicly last Friday before traveling to New York. Israel and the United States have expressed strong opposition to the plan, saying that Palestinian statehood should come from direct negotiations between the Palestinians and Israel. But many, if not most, other members of the United Nations have expressed support for Mr. Abbas’s approach.

S.E.C. refers ex-councel’s actions Afghan peace council on Madoff to Justice Department chief killed in attack (NY TIMES) — Actions taken by David M. Becker, the former general counsel of the Securities and Exchange Commission, in the Bernard L. Madoff matter are being referred to the Department of Justice for a possible criminal investigation to determine whether they ran afoul of federal conflict-of-interest laws.

Mr. Becker had financial ties through his family to an account with Mr. Madoff that he inherited with his brothers in 2004 and quickly closed.

The Beckers have since been sued by the trustee overseeing the Madoff case, who is seeking to recover about $1.5 million in gains they received.

Mr. Becker’s work at the S.E.C. in 2009 included advising on the compensation of Madoff victims, including how much they could recover.

The referral was part of an investigation into whether it was appropriate for Mr. Becker to work on Madoffrelated matters at the commission given his financial tie. The 119-page report on Mr. Becker’s actions was undertaken by H. David Kotz, the inspector general of the S.E.C. Mr. Kotz wrote that he is referring the matter to federal prosecutors after consulting last month with the Office of Government Ethics and receiving its recommendation to do so.

The report is another black eye for an agency already under scrutiny for missing the Madoff scandal and more recently for routine destruction of some enforcement documents that may have been useful in later investigations. Mr. Becker was involved in

developing the S.E.C.’s recommendations for the distribution of money among Madoff victims, the report said.

The report will be at the center of a joint hearing on Thursday of the House Financial Services Committee and the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Mary L. Schapiro, the chairwoman of the S.E.C., is expected to testify alongside Mr. Kotz and Mr. Becker.

Based on extensive e-mails, interviews and memorandums, the report says that Mr. Becker was treated differently from other S.E.C. employees who had ties to the Madoff family, and that Mr. Becker was allowed to advise on the commission’s recommendations related to the Madoff case despite his own financial interest.

Randy Neugebauer, the Texas Republican who chairs the oversight and investigations subcommittee of the financial services committee, said on Monday that the hearing “will examine whether there needs to be process improvements at the commission to vet conflicts of interest in a way that gives the public confidence.

The Becker matter raises serious questions about the decision-making by senior management at the S.E.C.” Ms. Schapiro said in a statement Tuesday morning that the commission will redo a critical vote on the way Madoff victims are compensated, as was recommended by the report.

She declined to comment on the criminal referral but noted that she had asked Mr. Kotz to conduct the inquiry.

KABUL, Afghanistan (NY TIMES) — The most prominent Afghan official trying to negotiate a reconciliation with the Taliban was assassinated Tuesday night by a suicide bomber with explosives tucked in his turban who had been brought to his home by a trusted emissary, officials said.

The assassination was a potentially devastating blow to the Afghan-led peace process aimed at ending 10 years of war.

The main victim of the attack, Burhanuddin Rabbani, was the leader of the High Peace Council, and had been tasked with reaching out to the Taliban for ways to resolve the conflict.

Mr. Rabbani was also a former president of Afghanistan, and news of his death sent shock waves through the Afghanistan government just as President Hamid Karzai was at the United Nations General Assembly. Mr. Karzai was cutting short his trip to head home, aides said.

Other members of the High Peace Council said the bomber had been vetted as a messenger who was said to have information for Mr. Rabbani and had been escorted into Mr. Rabbani’s heavily guarded home by Rahmatullah Wahidyar, a former minister of the Taliban government before it was deposed by the American-led invasion in 2001.Mr. Rabbani and Mr. Wahidyar had both fought against the Soviets in the 1980s during the occupation.

The bomber was not searched as a sign of trust, the Peace Council members said. He embraced Mr. Rabbani, then detonated his explosives, killing Mr. Rabbani and seriously wounding at least three other people. Mr. Wahidyar’s fate was unclear.

Ministers of the Afghan government raced to the scene and streets were closed off near Mr. Rabbani’s home.

“This is not good for the peace process,” said a member of parliament on the defense committee, Shukria Barakzai, one of the few female members of the legislature, who was crying as she spoke in reaction to the news.

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City adopts fireworks ban, Peaks sewer extension City councilors unanimously approved an ordinance that bans fireworks within Portland. The measure, which also includes fines for anyone caught selling or lighting off the explosives, takes effect Oct. 20.

City councilors debated the ordinance for several months in response to a new law passed by the Legislature earlier this year that reversed a longstanding state ban on consumer grade fireworks. That law, which takes effect Jan. 1, 2012, gave cities and towns the right to enact local fireworks bans or regulations.

As written, Portland’s ordinance would ban sale, use and possession of fireworks. It would also allow the city to seize any fireworks that violate city regulations.

Under the ordinance, anyone caught with fireworks in Portland would be fined between $200 and $400 for a first offense and up to $600 for subsequent offenses. Persons found selling fireworks can be issued fines of between $500 and $1,000 per violation.

The council also approved a $3.1 million sewer line expansion project on Peaks Island that will extend the sewer to 28 households and 23 vacant lots on Island Avenue and 32 households and 25 vacant lots on Seashore Avenue.

The project, which city officials began after some island residents requested it, is expected to bring a 1.5 percent increase in the sewer rate.

Rules for ranked-choice voting approved The city council on Monday adopted a set of rules for the Nov. 8 mayoral election, which will be the first time ranked-choice voting is used in Portland.

Ranked choice voting allows voters the opportunity to rank as many of the Mayoral candidates as they would like according to preference. Voters will rank candidates in order of 1st choice, 2nd choice and so on, until either the voter no longer has a preference or all candidates have been ranked.

The rules address a variety of issues including vote tabulation. If on Election Day, no one candidate receives a majority (50 percent plus one) of the first choice votes cast, the following day, an instant run-off re-tabulation will be conducted by the City Clerk with support from TrueBallot until a candidate receives a majority.

Following the initial tally of all the 1st choice votes, the candidate with the fewest first choice votes will be eliminated and those ballots will be

re-tabulated to the voter’s second choice candidate. Successive rounds of candidate elimination and re-tabulation will continue until one candidate receives a majority.

According to the new rules: If a ballot contains a skipped ranking, the ranking that follows the skip will be considered the next valid choice. For example, if a voter completes a ballot and selects a 1st choice, 2nd choice and 4th choice, skipping the 3rd choice, the 4th choice will be treated as the 3rd choice.

If a ballot contains a multiple ranking, the ballot shall only count for the highest ranked choice for the candidate. For example if a voter selects a candidate as his/her first, second and third choice and then selects a different candidate for his/her fourth choice, this candidate will be treated as the second choice.

If a ballot contains an over-vote, the ballot becomes invalid when that ranking is reached. For example if the ballot contains two 2nd choices, only the 1st choice will be counted as it would be impossible to determine voter intent for the second choice (ballot examples for these rules attached).

For up-to-date information about voting this November, visit www.portlandvoters.com or call the city’s voter hotline at 874-8676

Candidate forum planned tonight at Ocean Avenue The nonpartisan group Portland Tomorrow is co-hosting a forum tonight at Ocean Avenue Elementary School. All 15 candidates have pledged to attend the event, which is also sponsored by Back Cove Neighborhood Association, and East Deering Neighborhood Association.

John Spritz, a member of the Portland Tomorrow steering committee, said the event is aimed off-Peninsula residents who may not have attended any of the recent candidate forums.

“The intent behind it is to provide an off-Peninsula location for a mayoral event, because the ones that have occurred thus far and the ones coming up are Peninsula-centric,” he said. “This is really meant to reach out to residents in District 3, 4, and 5 I guess.”

The event, which will run from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., will allow candidates to make opening statements before breaking out into separate tables around the room. There, the candidates will be able to meet face to face with voters.

“We encourage people every five to six minutes to go around and meet the candidates,” Spritz said, adding that “it’s kind of like a speed-dating

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City Council resolution endorses $33M Civic Center renovation The city council on Monday unanimously endorsed the $33 million Cumberland County bond proposal for the renovation of the Cumberland County Civic Center.

The resolution pegged the civic center’s economic impact for the region at $15 million to $20 million per year and also outlined arguments for renovating the nearly 35-year-old facility.

Because a bond for Cumberland County Jail renovations is set to retire, the new debt required to pay for the civic center project is expected to have little to no impact on local property taxes, supporters say.

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Accused thieves caught during routine patrol Police say two men in their early 20s were caught by an officer on routine patrol as they attempted to take metal brake rotors from a Portland business Tuesday morning.

Brian Latham, 23, and Eric Loveitt, 22, were both charged with theft after attempting to take steel brake rotors from Etheridge Foundry & Machine Co. at 1035 Ocean Ave. A police officer on patrol discovered the pair at about 1:20 a.m.

Police say the pair climbed over a fence and were attempting to haul the rotors into a nearby SUV.

Leaf and yard waste collection begins soon Portland’s curbside leaf collection program begins the week of Oct. 24, city officials announced.

Residents are asked to set their leaves out in a paper biodegradable yard waste bags the same day as their normal trash collection during that time.

The curbside collection program ends Nov. 18.

Yard waste and leaves can also be brought to the Riverside Recycling Facility between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.

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Energy conversion in schools a wise investment, consultant says Editor, To whom it may concern: Thanks for your recent article on smarter energy solutions at Portland public schools (“City buildings, schools get energy upgrades,” Aug. 19). It is good to know that among all the energy talk that goes around these days there are public servants who dedicate their actions to this cause.

While I’m sure there was some resistance to the work required to convert to natural gas, the$ 900,000 a year in projected savings are no joke. This seems to me an important step in making Portland a better city in a real way that needed to be addressed and I’m glad your writers were paying attention.

As a father to a 1 ½ year old its great to see the city making investments into the schools that reduce operating costs and allow our tax dollars to be concentrated on what matters most; EDUCATION. Once these “low hanging fruit” upgrades are complete, the city should analyze ways to further improve the schools learning environment by creating healthier and more productive students. Studies have shown that students actually perform better (i.e. achieve higher test scores) and learn more in environments with more natural light, healthier building materials and non-toxic cleaning supplies.

I would like to also extend kudos to Councilor David Marshall, not only for his foresight and commitment to smart energy but also for his perseverance. He stuck with this project for three years and now our children’s education won’t involve burning money for heat. In a mayoral race with a wallpaper of faces in the mix, I am glad that there is one candidate who’s tenacity and sensibility stands out.

Sincerely, Michael Pulaski, PhD, LEED BD+C Green Building Consultant, Fore Solutions, Portland

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The dinner and a movie challenge Editor’s note: This week’s installment of What’s it Like?

by Natalie Ladd was written by restaurant professional Sarah A. Jump.

(Modestly wishing to be referred to as a server, Jump is the Frontof-the-House Manager at Local 188 on Congress Street. Known for her gentle demeanor, Jump is not afraid to take on the kitchen on behalf of a special order or a disgruntled restaurant snob.

Having lived, studied and worked on both coasts, Jump is a true Oenophile and is always good for a free snitch of an interesting featured wine.)

The simple act of enjoying “dinner and a movie” isn’t one that I revel in very often. While it is a tried and true combination for a date night activity with your significant other, or an easy night out with friends, I can never quite seem to decide on a movie, coordinate that with dinner times, or I end up getting carried away at dinner and miss the movie entirely.

As a server at a busy neighborhood establishment, I wait on several couples a week who are trying to “get to a movie on time,” the ease of a well-planned date night comfortably radiating from their voices. I will most likely start to envy this couple at some point in their dining experience,

Sarah A. Jump ––––– Guest Columnist and their commitment to date night plans. Soon after that I will imagine now that they must have an immaculately clean house, and probably never leave dishes in the sink overnight. In my head at that moment, they must be perfect.

Given my propensity for never sticking to the proverbial plan, the dinner and a movie at home usually seems more suited to being flexible. But as a habitually late eater (thank you, restaurant worker lifestyle), dinner probably isn’t started until 8 p.m., food probably served at 10 p.m. and movie started around 11 p.m.

After a couple of glasses of wine, a good meal, and a stretch on the couch, there isn’t a movie in existence that can keep me from falling asleep after 20 minutes.

With an unusual recent Sunday night off, I decided to make a plan to squelch my “d+m” failures once and for all. Armed with a random selection of movies, I would chose

one and plan my dinner menu around various themes, locations, etc. of the film. I very rarely think of anything cute or themed with food and film, but I will resort to drastic measures to instill confidence in my ability to eat and watch a movie all in one night.

A “very crucial” New England Patriots game would be keeping my other half from participating in the night’s activity, so I enlisted a couple of girls for support. After sweating through a busy Sunday brunch service, we hit up our fine friends at Videoport for the features. While our brains were still soaked in caffeine and five line egg scramble orders, we made it through the post brunch haze to pick a few flicks, and devise a plan of attack.

We decided on the comic book to screen action/comedy, “The Green Hornet,” (we blame that on that whole post brunch coma thing).

With themes of superheroes, laser guns, and special effects, we figured we had something to go on here. The girls and I decided we could devise a menu combining green things (vegetables, herbs, jalapenos) and “dude food” (pizza, dips, beer), thus creating “superdude” food.

A bounty of farmer’s market greens were calling to be made see JUMP page 5

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What’s your app aptitude?

Apps. They strive to make our lives easier and fun. But there is gaping hole in the market. Even with the advent of the stove that can boil water in 90-seconds, moms still need ways to make their lives more efficient. When I polled mothers to see what app they would like to see, every single one said, “An app that can clean my house.” Sorry, ladies, that wouldn’t be an app, that would be a robot. But it would be nice if there were a Selective Sight App that would make the house appear clean to a visitor despite piles of clothes, bills and whatever is wedged under the dishwasher.

So, here you are, potential app engineers, a list of surefire winners for moms and other busy bees.

Toddler Say What?: “I don’t need that,” you say. “My Muffin Top speaks as clear as a politician!” I am translating your denial: “About time. I am tired of telling everyone that he is really speaking Russian.” This terribly useful app quickly turns a whiny, “Ee kemph ooo grumv zzzzzzzahgshga daffffi oy.” Into “Mother Darling, thanks again for making a meal that is not only nutritious but tastes like a piece of Heaven … if Heaven had a Spago! Did I mention that you look so young and fresh even though I was up at 3 a.m.? I am so glad I take after your side of the family.”

Lazy, It’s What for Dinner: It’s been a long day. The last thing you want to do is go shopping or dig around

Maggie Knowles ––––– Use Your Outdoor Voice in the fridge figuring out what to make for the persnickety crew. With the Lazy Plate Special App, you take a picture of your fridge and pantry.

Within moments, a professional chef will send you several menu options using only what you have in house.

Easy? Yes! Creative? Sure! Who knew canned olives and applesauce could go so well together? Delicious? Who cares! It saved you an hour of rummaging through expired jars and that is winning.

No, This is My Natural Color: You no longer have to stalk that secretive red head trying to swipe a strand of hair to show your stylist. Based on the music app that recognizes the names of songs, Hair Shazam reveals the formula behind that bubbly blonde, sultry brunette or shocking pink that the owner claims as “all mine!” With a quick distraction on your part, “OMG, Tom Brady is blowing you kisses!” you wave your Smart Phone across her hair. Scientists will analyze the molecules and text you the exact hair color. Now it’s “all yours.”

A plan to squelch ‘d+m’ failures JUMP from page 4

into a pizza with fresh garlicky pesto from an overgrowing basil plant in my driveway. Local cucumbers and fiery farm jalapenos turned into a spicy yogurt dip as a starter while the oven heated for the pizza. We rounded out the menu with light beer (with lime, naturally) and a cocktail made with a mix of muddled herbs, lime, agave syrup and tequila, which we collectively decided is the liquor that makes one feel like they have superpowers.

The girl crew and I got to work on the food, chopping, dicing, kneading, laughing, talking and drinking. We were glued to each other’s company, and the kitchen. We even toughed it out when the room filled with smoke from the terra cotta planter bottom in the oven that was acting as rustic Italian pizza stone. Even the dog left the kitchen during that incident, which says quite a bit given his constant floor combing for dropped crumbs.

The night wore on and we continued our kitchen party. The boyfriend returned after a Patriot victory to find us in the remnants of a smoked-out kitchen, happily abandoning utensils to eat our food, and laughing until our cheeks hurt. After the food and drink was gone, the only acceptable item on the agenda was to play some darts at a favorite bar. We really did consider watching the movie at that point, I swear.

When I returned home later that

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night, the last football game of the day was ending, and the couch would be available for my personal use soon.

But a wave of post party fatigue came over me quickly, and the morning brunch shift was catching up with me fast. I resigned myself to the fact that I would, again, not be watching this movie. I had not accomplished that perfect themed evening, my plan once again, foiled. Or was it?

While some can find that timed balance for film and food, it can also be just as rewarding to set aside the expectations to fit both in one evening. I was more than satisfied that night with just the dinner and a great group of friends. It is one of the things that I love about sharing food with others, and how the “plan” of an evening can take a welcomed turn in another direction. The spontaneity in the kitchen that can extend into the rest of the night should be enjoyed, not passed up. Besides, you can always watch the movie tomorrow.

(Natalie Ladd will return next Wednesday as she is busily wearing another hat at The Portland Daily Sun this week. Anticipating a warm reception to Guest Columnist, Sarah A. Jump, Natalie will occasionally be looking for credentialed restaurant professionals to share an experience or opinion. Contact her at natalie@ portlanddailysun.me for more information.)

Smooth as a Mama’s Legs: Personal hygiene takes bottom billing once kids are in the picture. We are lucky if we have a second to scrape the sleepies from our eyes and dried macaroni from our chin. But you need to be prepared in case your partner or fabulous single friend from college calls last minute inviting you to a soiree. Since you spent all afternoon procuring a sitter, hair removal was bumped. Eek. You cannot wear that dress looking like you just rolled out of Woodstock.

With the Hair Force One App, you are ready in seconds. Rub the phone over your legs and powerful lasers remove the hair. (Not recommended for eyebrows or that moustache you inherited from Uncle Sal.) Upgrade: The Hair Vac will quickly clean up after your session saving you embarrassment when the kids ask what’s all over the kitchen floor.

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Wedding? Vacation? You have a big event coming up and you really want to wear that snazzy red number hidden in the back of your closet. But frozen pizzas have been an enemy to your figure. Where to begin? The Flaunt It App will show you! Take a picture of the desired outfit and

receive a fitness plan that tailors your body to the frock. Don’t fret about full body workouts. Flaunt It only works with what you can see! If the dress is long with spaghetti straps, it will focus on rockin’ arms. Sleeves? Let’s just get those calves into shape.

I Just Called to Say I Love You: We all have days when we need to hear how wonderful we are. Since this — “You can have this bagel if you tell me you love me!” — doesn’t feel authentic, the I Heart Me App will. Friends and loved ones can store messages for you in a Compliment Bank. During those times when you need a lift, the app will randomly play recorded messages, such as “Did you know the world would simply cease to exist if you weren’t in it?”or “I looked into the sun today and saw your face.” and “Can you bring Chinese food home tonight?” (We recommend not letting your teenagers access to the Compliment Bank.)

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Foundation’s namesake: ‘I know she’d be so proud’

BY NATALIE LADD THE PORTLAND DAILY SUN

Bradley Foundation of Maine CONTACT: Jerry Bradley LOCATION: 424 Main Street Suite 2 Westbrook; 591-5237 www.bradleyfoundationofmaine.org

“One person at a time, one step at a time.”

Jerry Bradley is a small, unassuming gentleman with a large mission and an even larger heart. Running the nonprofit Bradley Foundation of Maine since 2004, Bradley offers people with mental and physical barriers along with senior citizens the opportunity to change their lives by having access to refurbished and new computers at low cost.

Being diagnosed with bipolar disorder both in 1982 and in 1995, Bradley put in years of hard work to develop his business plan and feasibility study. With the assistance of the Department of Labor’s Vocational Rehabilitation Services, proper medical attention and extensive counseling, he emerged as a successful speaker, business owner, mentor and group facilitator for others with metal disabilities.

Located in Westbrook, the small space is full of computer towers, key boards, used TVs, and other equipment ready to open up a new world to those who qualify, but equally as impressive is how the foundation got its name.

Bradley shares, “My dear mother, Isabel, was dying from cancer and was also stricken with Alzheimer’s disease. She wanted to get back the last name of my father, her first husband who she really loved, but needed to get divorced from her second husband, who was abusive. I did that for her while she was in the hospital. She died shortly after the divorce and name change, but it lives on in the foundation which was named for

Jerrold H. Bradley is founder/CEO of The Bradley Foundation of Maine Inc. (COURTESY PHOTO)

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Rail Authority due to receive $20.82 million The Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority will receive $20.82 million for work on the Downeaster rail line between Boston and Brunswick, U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, announced.

“This is a critical investment to improve the Downeaster line by making it more reliable. If we want to continue to grow its ridership, the line has to make the trip between Maine and Boston as quickly and consistently as possible,” Pingree said.

“The Downeaster is a great tool for economic development for the region, but it’s important that we make the needed investments to reach its full potential,” she said.The funds, which come from federal stimulus, will be used to: add track capacity to reduce congestion and improve performance; improve signaling; and restructured grade crossings to improve on-time reliability of service.

The Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority is managing a $38 million construction project which will result in the expansion of Downeaster service to Freeport and Brunswick, the authority reported. The project includes the rehabilitation of approximately 30 miles of track, installation of signals and upgrades to 36 grade crossings.

Construction is underway, and is expected to be complete by fall 2012.

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"I'm pretty confident it will work out, obviously there's always nervousness, otherwise you're not interested in the project," Bradbury said.

In the vacated space will be 10,000 square feet of renovated space for two outbound baggage handling systems. All carriers — including United, Delta, AirTran, Continental — will be moved into the new ticketing concourse by February.

"We open on Oct. 2, what ends up happening is JetBlue and U.S. Airways ticket counters and operations space and baggage move down to the new ticketing concourse," Bradbury explained, which will allow contractor Turner Construction of Boston to finish renova- In July 2010, crews work on the new terminal at Portland International Jetport. (DAVID CARKHUFF FILE PHOTO) tions and put in new baggage carousels.

"This project is being built functionally by the people All told, Turner is overseeing a 145,000-squarewho use the airport. It's not taxpayers. ... The only Jetport makes room for First Lady’s visit foot terminal expansion and renovation to the Jetreal stimulus funding we ended up using was for the port's main terminal building. This project will in-line baggage system."

The Portland Jetport scheduled its terminal-expaninclude five additional passenger gates, a security The explosives detection system is linked to airsion ribbon cutting around another notable event in screening checkpoint, port security, but Bradbury said the Jetport wasn't Portland — the arrival of Michelle Obama, President required baggage hansingled out, even though 9/11 terrorists Mohamed Barack Obama’s wife, to raise money for her husdling equipment, eleva- “We’ve been in design Atta and Abdulaziz al-Omari flew from Portland to band’s re-election. tors, revised inbound/ First Lady Michelle Obama is expected to attend a Boston to carry out the Sept. 11 attacks. and planning, you luncheon at a private home in Cape Elizabeth followed outbound passenger "Nationally there is one level of security now at could say that goes all by a fundraising event, Obama Victory Fund 2012 — circulation, an enclosed airports, and there needs to be, it doesn't matter Afternoon Reception with the First Lady, at the Ocean the way back to the bridged connection to the what airport someone goes through. ... They all have Gateway terminal at 1 p.m.

Friday, Sept.

30. parking garage over the 1990 master plan.” — to be secure," Bradbury said.

Paul Bradbury, director of the Jetport, said a ribbon terminal roadway, a food "It doesn't matter if you come through Portland, cutting at 9:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 30, to celebrate conJetport director Paul court and increased retail Maine or Portland, Ore., you're in the system," he struction of an expanded terminal at the Jetport was space, Turner reports on Bradbury said. scheduled with the First Lady’s visit in mind. The Jetits website. The site work port didn’t want to compete for media attention with includes an expansion of the First Lady’s visit to the Ocean Gateway terminal in Restaurant & Sports Bar the existing surface parking lots as well. the afternoon, he said.

— David Carkhuff "We've been in design and planning, you could say that goes all the way back to the 1990 master plan," said Bradbury. improvements with passenger facility charges — At one time the largest construction project in the the fees tacked on to airfares that can be used for state, the Jetport's $75 million terminal expansion a variety of FAA-approved projects including termiBA Y SID E will add 137,000 square feet of space to the existing nal expansion, enhancements to security or safety terminal, double the number of security screening and noise abatement, among others. Each passenger checkpoint lanes and add an outbound baggage inthat boards a plane at the Jetport is charged a $4.50 line explosives detection system. passenger facility charge.

TUE & WED NIGHTS AT GR DIMILLO’S The Jetport plans to pay for nearly all of the "The terminal is all user funded," Bradbury noted.

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Remaining budget for bench project is $42,500 TRAIL from page one

"This will really be the first discussion, and it could really be a lively one," said Patricia Murtagh, committee chairwoman.

Murtagh said about 30 people attended the public hearing, held less than two weeks ago, to mull the pros and cons of the three final proposals.

The committee held off on discussing their thoughts until they heard from the public, she said.

"If they feel there's been enough public comment, then we'll go forward," she said. "The purpose of (tonight's) meeting is to go forward and make a recommendation."

The finalists are Aaron Stephan of Portland, Gary Three final proposals for artist-designed benches planned to be installed along the Bayside Trail will be mulled during a Public Art Committee meeting today. This design Haven Smith of New would bring curved benches made out of wood to the Bayside Trail. (COURTESY IMAGE) Hampshire and Washington, D.C. design firm Skye Design Studio, Ltd. The remaining budget for the project is $42,500, said City Planner Alex Jaegerman. Initially, $50,000 was allotted for the project, of which some was used for administrative costs and other expenses.

Skye Design Studio, Ltd. is proposing curved benches made out of wood.

The group's proposal is for three benches and would cost $42,500.

Smith's granite design is for five benches totaling $22,500. Finally, Stephan's concept is for one bench One of the proposals is for five granite benches. (COURTESY IMAGE) made from concrete and reminiscent of crates and will cost $13,755. like there was an the plazas adjoining Elm Street and One concept is concrete crate design inspired by the Back Bay’s long unofficial consensus "I couldn't bet at this point at Planet Dog, and the base of the Loring history as an industrial center. (COURTESY IMAGE) what they're going to say," said Jenamong committee Trail on the Eastern Prom — to place nifer Hutchins, executive director of members yet. the final proposal. This is the second some very good points made with Portland Arts and Cultural Alliance, The meeting will be held at the time the committee gathered proposregard to each proposal and I think it's which provides some staff support for Portland Public Library, 5 Monuals for a seating project. going to be a tough choice for them." the Public Art Committee. ment Square, beginning at 4 p.m.

A final decision on which proposal Hutchins said that "different "It will be interesting to hear the The committee chose three bench to pursue will be made by the City people had different ideas" during conversation," she said. "There were sites along the 1.2 mile-long trail — Council. the public hearing and didn't feel

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Wednesday, Sept. 21 Meeting of Civic Center Board of Trustees 8 a.m. The regular monthly meeting of the Civic Center Board of Trustees will be held in the Captain’s Club at the Cumberland County Civic Center.

U.S. Sen. Olympia Snowe office hours 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. The office of U.S. Senator Olympia Snowe, R-Maine, will hold office hours in the towns of Gray and New Gloucester. An appointment is not necessary. For more information, please call Senator Snowe’s Portland Office at 874-0883 to speak with a representative. Hours are as follows: 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. — Gray Town Hall, 24 Main St., Gray. 11 a.m. to noon. — New Gloucester Town Hall, 385 Intervale Road, New Gloucester.

Community Development Block Grant meetings 6 p.m. The city of Portland receives approximately $1.9 million annually of federal funding from the Department of Housing and Urban Development in the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for urban planning, development and social service needs in Portland Districts 1, 2 and 3. City Councilors Kevin Donoghue (District 1), Dave Marshall (District 2) and Ed Suslovic (District 3) and city staff are seeking input and feedback from residents about CDBG funding at work in their community at a series of public meetings next month. District 1 meeting is Sept.

21 (Bayside, East Bayside, Munjoy Hill and Cliff Island), Merrill Rehearsal Hall, Myrtle Street; District 2 meeting (West End, Parkside, and St. John Valley) is Tuesday, Sept. 27 at 6:30 p.m. at Reiche School and Community Center, 166 Brackett St.; District 3 meeting (Libbytown) is Monday, Sept. 26 at 7:30 p.m. at West School, 57 Douglass St. For more information about these meetings or CDBG programs, contact Amy Grommes Pulaski, HCD Program Manager at 874-8731, or avp@portlandmaine.gov.b

be announcing the Chamber’s Volunteer of the Year Winner.” www.portlandregion.com

‘Martinis and Art’ 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. “Martinis and Art,” an annual art raffle to benefit Maine cancer patients will be held at the Gulf of Maine Research Institute on Commercial Street in Portland. The centerpiece of the evening will be an art raffle where lucky event ticket holders will win pieces from top regional artists. Those attending will be treated to a night of food, drinks, music by jazz piano trio Standard Issue, and great art. Bob Crowley, Maine resident and winner of Survivor: Gabon in 2008, is the event’s Master of Ceremonies. Tickets can be purchased by calling the American Cancer Society at 3733700, and press option 3. The cost is $85 each for event admission and includes one raffle ticket. Additional raffle tickets can be purchased at the event for $40 each or three for $100.

Girl Scout Dropout launch party

5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Girl Scout Dropout launch party at Grace Restaurant in Portland. The event will take place in the basement of the renovated church, now high-end restaurant, Grace. “Girl Scout Dropout is a newly launched community for women (and men) who embrace their rebellious spirits and celebrate the fact that their personal ‘rules’ do not coincide with the guidelines that have been laid out by society. Sandi Amorello’s Girl Scout Dropout community for alternative-thinking women (and men) of all ages was created to support the Irreverent Widow Project, a combined art exhibit, website and blog that supports women suffering through a variety of life’s perils. ‘This party is not for the faint of heart,’ said Sandi. ‘Girl Scout Dropout is about like-minded women who 2011 Cumberland County Extension celebrate their independence and share Association annual meeting experiences with their senses of humor 6 p.m. The public is invited the 2011 Annual Meetfirmly intact. That’s why we decided to ing of the Cumberland County Extension Associahold our launch party in the basement of tion to be held at the University of Maine Regional a renovated church that is now a great Learning Center in Falmouth. The theme for this restaurant in Portland because Girl Scout year’s meeting is “Farming into the Future.” “Herb Dropouts do drink in church basements.’

Adams, Instructor at Southern Maine Community On Sept. 22, women (and men) everyCollege and former state of Maine Representawhere who believe in the GSD philosotive, will be speaking to ‘The History of Farming.’

Gary Berenson, executive director of the Tree of Life Museum and president of the Etz Chaim Syna- phy or who want to learn more about the Bob Lothrop, Owner of Chasin’ the Ring BBQ, will gogue, pauses outside the 1921 building that is being restored. A talk at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 2, quirky community won’t want to miss be speaking of his experience of attending the at the University of Southern Maine at the Glickman Family Library will discuss “The Importance this event! There will be a complimentary UMaine Extension “Recipe to Market” series and of Historic Preservation on Munjoy Hill: Etz Chaim Synagogue and the Abyssinian Meeting House.” glass of wine for all attendees and light how it helped him in start his food related business. hors d‘oeuvres will be served. Prizes and (DAVID CARKHUFF FILE PHOTO) Again this year, we will enjoy a very unique dessert giveways will be available and there is no — the results of the Pie Bake-Off (complete with charge to attend. Part of the proceeds device can be personalized to fit their lifestyles.” The cash prizes)! Do you have a favorite pie recipe? We invite from any GSD merchandise sales will go to the IrreverDevice Workshops are open to current smartphone you to enter the bake-off and share your scrumptious desent Widow Project to help people who are dealing with owners, as well as those interested in upgrading to a sert! All recipes will become part of our UMaine Extension a loss or a difficult time in their life. Anyone interested smartphone. Attendees do not have to be a U.S. CelCookbook.” For directions, guidelines for the Pie Bake-off in joining the GSD community can do so for free online at lular customer. All smartphone accessories will be 25 and more information go to http://umaine.edu/cumberland/ www.girlscoutdropout.com. percent off. 772-7740. cumberland-county-extension-association-2/annual-meetSheSpeaks at Mayo Street Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce ing-2011 6:30 p.m. “An evening of storytelling that explores the Annual Dinner and Leadership Awards Mayoral Candidate Meet-’n’-Greet many ways we honor ourselves as women. Guest Speak5 p.m. to 9 p.m. The Portland Regional Chamber announces 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. All 15 mayoral candidates for Portland ers Jeanne Thompson, Shay Stewart Bouley, Jessica Esch, its Annual Dinner and Leadership Awards at Holiday Inn By mayor will be participating in a Mayoral Candidate MeetMonique Barrett, and Karen Wyman will offer perspective, The Bay, 88 Spring St. “The winner of this year’s Henri A. ’n’-Greet at Ocean Avenue School, 150 Ocean Ave. in and inspiration on the topic of ‘honoring.’” Mayo Street Benoit Award for Leadership in the Private Sector is Merton Portland. The public is invited to come meet the canArts Center. Tickets $12 in advance/$15 at the door. www.

G. Henry of the law fi rm Jensen, Baird, Gardner & Henry. didates and ask questions regarding positions and poliBrownPaperTickets.com Among his many community activities, Mr. Henry has been cies. The event is co-sponsored by Portland Tomorrow, 2011 Visiting Writing Series at UMF a Trustee of Maine Medical Center, the Portland Museum the Back Cove Neighborhood Association, and the East 7:30 p.m. The University of Maine at Farmington’s Bachelor of Art, and Bowdoin College, served as Chairman of the Deering Neighborhood Association. For more informaof Fine Arts in Creative Writing program will open its fall Portland School Committee, and was a long-time advisor tion, please call 773-0872.

2011 Visiting Writing Series with a reading by award-winning to Senator Margaret Chase Smith. The Neal W. Allen Award, poet Nikky Finney. She will read from her work in The Landfor Leadership in the Public Sector, will be presented to Thursday, Sept. 22 ing in the UMF Olsen Student Center. The reading is free former Portland City Manager Joe Gray. Mr. Gray worked and open to the public and will be followed by a signing by for more than 40 years in city government, the last 10 years the author. A nationally recognized poet and author of four as City Manager. He retired in February of this year.

U.S. Cellular smartphone clinic collections of poetry, Finney has been critically acclaimed For Economic Development, the Robert R. Masterton noon to 2 p.m. “With a recent study showing a nearly 80 as “one of the most eloquent, urgent, fearless and necesAward will go to Mike Dubyak, President and CEO of Wright percent increase in smartphone shipments from a year ago, sary poets writing in America today.” Her work includes, Express. Mr. Dubyak has spent almost 20 years building there are plenty of first-time smartphone users who may “On Wings Made of Gauze;” “Rice,” which received a PEN the company and driving the strategic plans, infrastructure want a little help figuring out everything their advanced America Open Book Award; “The World is Round,” winner and operating philosophies that guide the company’s sucdevices have to offer. U.S. Cellular (NYSE: USM) is hostof the 2004 Benjamin Franklin Award for Poetry; and “Head cess and contribute to the region’s economic growth. ing a free workshop ... at 494 Congress St. in Portland to Off & Split,” published by Northwestern University Press in The President’s Award will be presented to Josh Broder, guide attendees through all of the features and functions February 2011. She has also written a collection of stories President of Tilson Technology Management, an indepenof the company’s Android-powered, Windows Phone and titled “Heartwood” that was published in 1998 and in 2006 dent information technology project management comBlackBerry devices that can enhance their lives. Assoshe edited “The Ringing Ear,” an anthology of African Amerpany. Mr. Broder is responsible for strategy, leadership, ciates will answer questions and demonstrate common ican poets writing and reflecting on the South. and business development for the company and has led features such as e-mail access, web browsing, calengrowth throughout the North American market. We will also dar synchronization, browsing for apps and how the see EVENTS page 14

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By Holiday Mathis have a right to design your life in the way that seems most pleasing to you.

Be careful not to put another person’s schedule and objectives ahead of your own.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21).

The way you show that you care is original. You’re not trying to be different, but you can’t help it. When you do what you really want to do, the results are so perfectly you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19).

There will be plenty of strutting and posturing as people try to prove they belong to a certain social or political strata. You don’t feel compelled to prove a thing, which immediately sets you apart.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You have a solid sense about what concerns you and what does not. The best part is that you don’t have to delve too deeply into things to figure it out. Give your attention strictly to what pertains directly to you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Even if you’re the only one who determines what is and is not appropriate for your life and schedule, it’s important that you stick to your own rules. When you’re not doing what you’re supposed to be doing, things go wrong.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Sept. 21).

This year you’ll take risks and eventually enjoy victory. You have a strategy for winning at work, and it will be most effective in October. In November, you’ll be honored with sweet words and a solid commitment. You’ll hustle and bustle through December to meet financial goals. In February, your talents are rewarded. Scorpio and Aquarius people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 4, 1, 24, 39 and 19.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19). Everything counts. One small shift will make you a different person. It’s too soon to tell where this will lead, but because of a slight directional change, you’re going somewhere different.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You’re into people. You want to hear their stories, connect with their goals, witness their dreams. You also want to just hang out with them in a low-key way. It feels good to connect.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You’ll be representing others, whether or not you consciously realize that’s what you’re doing. You’ll be associated with others from your family, company, race or creed.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You’ll be drawn to excellent storytellers, although you’ll be careful not to believe everything you’re told. Truth may be stranger than fiction, but fiction is often more flattering than truth.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You’d like to be a leader, but not a supreme overlord.

Having greater stature will not translate into having more power. Your best position is to be “one of the people.” From there, you’ll understand the real issues, perks and problems.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Planning ahead for an event might be your saving grace. This requires more thought than simply how you’ll get there and what you’ll wear. Consider who will be there and what you’d like to talk about.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). There will be no need to apologize, so refrain.

While you’re at it, this will be a great time to break yourself of the habit of saying “sorry” for minor actions that are not technically offensive at all.

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––––––– ALMANAC ––––––– Today is Wednesday, Sept. 21, the 264th day of 2011. There are 101 days left in the year.

Today’s Highlight in History: On Sept. 21, 1897, the New York Sun ran its famous editorial, written anonymously by Francis P. Church, that responded to a letter from 8-year-old Virginia O’Hanlon asking whether Santa Claus really existed. Church wrote, “Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus.

He exists as certainly as love and generosity and devotion exist, and you know that they abound and give to your life its highest beauty and joy.”

On this date: In 1893, one of America’s first horseless carriages was taken for a short test drive in Springfield, Mass., by Frank Duryea, who had designed the vehicle with his brother, Charles.

In 1937, “The Hobbit,” by J.R.R. Tolkien, was first published.

In 1938, a hurricane struck parts of New York and New England, causing widespread damage and claiming some 700 lives.

In 1970, “NFL Monday Night Football” made its debut on ABC-TV as the Cleveland Browns defeated the visiting New York Jets, 31-21.

In 1981, the Senate unanimously confirmed the nomination of Sandra Day O’Connor to become the first female justice on the Supreme Court.

In 1989, Hurricane Hugo crashed into Charleston, S.C. Twenty-one students in Alton, Texas, died when their school bus, involved in a collision with a soft-drink delivery truck, careened into a water-filled pit.

In 1991, an 18-hour hostage drama ended in Sandy, Utah, as Richard L. Worthington, who’d killed a nurse and seized control of a hospital maternity ward, finally freed nine captives, including a baby who was born during the siege.

One year ago: The mayor and ex-city manager of the Los Angeles suburb of Bell were among eight current and former city officials arrested in a corruption scandal that authorities said cost the blue-collar city more than $5.5 million in excessive salaries and illegal personal loans.

Today’s Birthdays: Actor Karl Slover is 93. Actor Larry Hagman is 80. Poet-songwriter Leonard Cohen is 77. Author-comedian Fannie Flagg is 70. Producer Jerry Bruckheimer is 68. Author Stephen King is 64. Actor-comedian Bill Murray is 61. Actorcomedian Dave Coulier is 52. Actor David James Elliott is 51. Actress Serena ScottThomas is 50. Actress Nancy Travis is 50.

Actor Rob Morrow is 49. Country singer Faith Hill is 44. Actress-talk show host Ricki Lake is 43. Actor Luke Wilson is 40. Actor Paulo Costanzo is 33. TV personality Nicole Richie is 30. Actress Maggie Grace is 28.

Actor Joseph Mazzello is 28. Actors Lorenzo and Nikolas Brino (“7th Heaven”) are 13.

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THE PORTLAND DAILY SUN, Wednesday, September 21, 2011— Page 13

Mayoral candidate points out development differences OPPONENT from page one

on several key issues, including the proposed renovation of the Cumberland County Civic Center and development of the former Adams School site.

“How are we going to meet any of our density goals, transportation goals, economic development goals; how are we going to broaden our tax base if all we do is put 16 houses” at that site? asked Rathband, who is running for mayor.

He added that the site being developed by nonprofit Avesta Housing with some city funds is “woefully underutilized.”

Speaking to media at the former Adams School site, Rathband said Mavodones and the rest of the council was “steamrolled” by neighborhood residents, some of whom pushed for a new public park and challenged proposals with higher housing density.

Rathband said he would have fought for a more ambitious project at the site, which is located in one of Maine’s most densely-populated neighborhoods.

“I would have driven the conversation in a way that would have outlined a clear goal and determined how is the best way that we can get there … building off what our master plan is for urban infill and economic development and transportation,” he said.

Mavodones, a five-term city councilor who has served as mayor four times under the current oneyear, ceremonial mayor system, has spent much of

his time at recent campaign forums fending off criticism from fellow candidates.

Indeed, at a recent forum at Lucid Stage that allowed candidates to ask one another questions, Mavodones was targeted at least five times for things he’s said, done or didn’t do during his 14 years on the city council.

He said yesterday that he was sorry that some candidates “are going down the path” of negative campaignRathband ing.

“Beating up on Portland might serve a particular candidate’s political purposes, but it’s not going to create a single job, a dollar of investment or get one at-risk kid to graduation,” Mavodones said yesterday in a phone interview.

There are 15 people running for mayor, a position that carries a four-year term and earns about $66,000 per year. The new position, which was created in 2010 when voters approved revisions to the city charter, includes a handful of new duties including veto power over the budget.

The race will be decided by instant runoff voting — a system in which voters can rank each candidate in order of preference.

Currently, Portland’s mayor is a city councilor

ANNIE’S MAILBOX Dear Annie: We all know that health care is expensive and that finding good, affordable care can be tough. There is a way your readers can avoid unnecessary heath care bills: by learning what high-quality care looks like.

We spend a whopping $700 billion a year on health care in America for tests, procedures, medical appointments, hospital stays and other services that don’t improve one’s health. As a society, we get an awful lot of health care that helps us feel better -- even saves our lives -- but also a lot that is unnecessary or wrong and can be dangerous. Sometimes we don’t receive the care we should be getting to treat our conditions.

During the month of September, we are asking Americans to “Care About Your Care.” We want people to understand, identify and receive care that is safe and effective. Your readers can go to www.careaboutyourcare.org to learn how to recognize -- and demand -- high-quality care.

-- Sincerely, John R. Lumpkin, M.D., Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Dear Dr. Lumpkin: Thank you for giving us this opportunity to mention your website, which offers suggestions for readers to learn how to best manage their health. In this day and age, it is vitally important that we recognize the most effective ways to protect ourselves and stay well. We hope your website will be up and running for a long time.

Dear Annie: Family get-togethers have turned into a big headache. I understand that some relatives have food allergies. But my siblings have become very picky eaters. One has self-imposed dietary restrictions, another is a semivegan, another won’t eat beef, another only will eat freerange chicken, and one doesn’t eat vegetables of a certain color.

Last year I told them that I will make the main dishes,

and they can bring side dishes. They said that would be too difficult, as they live too far away and the food wouldn’t be fresh. In order to accommodate everyone, I would have to have a personal chef. Eating out isn’t an option since we live in a semi-rural area and there aren’t a lot of restaurants.

My siblings were not raised like this. Mom always had good, balanced meals. It seems to me they could eat what’s on the table as best they can. This is really annoying me.

What can I do before the holidays start? -- Stressed Out by Picky Eaters Dear Stressed: There is a limit to how accommodating you need to be. Prepare a meal that the majority will eat.

Have enough side dishes so no one will starve. Then tell them you hope they enjoy the meal, but if not, you will understand if they choose to go elsewhere. Smile politely and ignore all negative comments about the food. We suspect they will find a way to nibble on something.

Dear Annie: May I add another story about not getting a condolence card from the doctor’s office?

A few years ago, I received a condolence card addressed to my family from my doctor’s office, signed by all the doctors and personnel. They thought I had died. They said many nice things about how I would be missed and how well I was liked.

I called the office and said I was still alive and would be in soon for my annual checkup. The receptionist checked her records and said, “Oh, my! It says you are deceased!”

I told her at least I found out what they thought of me. We both had a good laugh over that.

I have a fairly common name and understand how it might have happened. My records were changed, and I breathed a sign of relief. -- Staying Alive

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.

Prickly City

by Scott Stantis

that serves for one term and is selected each fall by the entire city council. The position is part-time, pays about $7,200 per year and acts as “first among equals” with the rest of the council.

The election is Nov. 8.

Rathband’s criticism didn’t stop with the Adams School redevelopment. He said Mavodones and other councilors should have taken a leading role in Mavodones debate surrounding the proposed redevelopment of the Cumberland County Civic Center.

“The big thing about this, it that it’s an absence of leadership,” he said, adding that the current $33 million proposal, which would be financed by selling bonds, faces long odds “as a result of the city’s failure to lead.”

With about six weeks left to go before election day, Rathband’s pointed remarks represent a new chapter in a race that has been, thus far anyway, characterized by civility.

Rathband, who said the contest has been and remains civil, noted that his remarks were intended to distinguish himself from other candidates.

“Voters need to know that I offer a different approach in leadership style than we currently see on the council,” he said, adding that as mayor, Mavodones deserves more blame than fellow councilors and mayoral candidates David Marshall and Jill Duson.

“We need to differentiate ourselves, and I quite frankly think that Nick Mavodones needs to be held accountable for his record,” Rathband said.

Mavodones said he’s not planning to respond in kind to this or any other “negative” campaign tactic.

“I’ll continue to talk about the message I think is important for the city,” he said. “If other candidates decide they think they can gain political points by being negative ... that’s unfortunate.”

The candidates are expected to meet tonight at a forum at Ocean Avenue Elementary School from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The event is open to the public.

Turnpike Exit 48 off-ramps closing The contractor replacing the Exit 48 Bridge that crosses over the Maine Turnpike has scheduled staggered overnight closures of the northbound and southbound off-ramps to Riverside Street, the Turnpike Authority reported. The off-ramps will close alternately between the hours of 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. today.

Beginning tonight at 9 p.m., the northbound off-ramp will be closed for paving. When that is complete, the northbound off-ramp will re-open and the southbound off-ramp will close so it can be paved.

Turnpike patrons wishing to access Riverside Street from the north or south must use Exit 47 or another alternative route during these overnight work hours, the Turnpike Authority reported. Roadside, electronic message boards will flash notification of the closures during the hours the ramps are closed.

City meetings seek CDBG feedback Portland, which receives approximately $1.9 million annually of federal funding from the Department of Housing and Urban Development in the Community Development Block Grant program, is seeking public input.

District 1 meeting (Bayside, East Bayside, Munjoy Hill and Cliff Island) — today at 6 p.m. at Merrill Rehearsal Hall, Myrtle Street. District 2 meeting (West End, Parkside, and St. John Valley) — Tuesday, Sept. 27 at 6:30 p.m., Reiche School and Community Center, 166 Brackett St.; and District 3 Meeting (Libbytown) — Monday, Sept. 26 at 7:30 p.m. at West School, 57 Douglass St.

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Maine Women Write’s Inaugural Event 7:30 p.m. Maine Women Write celebrates seven new women authors from Maine. Writers Sarah Braunstein, Susan Conley, Melissa Coleman, Elizabeth Miles, Shonna Milliken, Liza Bakewell and Caitlin Shetterly will present their new books in a collage of five-minute presentations of pithy passages followed by an open discussion with the audience. Hosted by MPBN’s Susan Sharon and MWPA’s Sibyl Masquelier. Maine Women Write was founded in 2011

by Lisa Bowe, Liza Bakewell and Caitlin Shetterly with a mission to celebrate and promote the works of Maine women authors. SPACE Gallery. For more information, visit Maine Women Write on Facebook. This event is sponsored

by SPACE Gallery, Longfellow Books and Maine Writers & Publishers Alliance.

Friday, Sept. 23

degrees in physics and mathematics from Boston College, and a graduate degree in physics from Syracuse University.” The first lecture takes place on Thursday, Sept. 22, at the University of Maine in Orono at the Donald P. Corbett Business Building, Lecture Hall 100, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

The second identical lecture takes place the following night on, Friday, Sept. 23, in Portland at the Deering High School Cafeteria from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Pumpkinhead & Primas 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Pumpkinhead & Primas share the spotlight at Portland Ballet Studio’s fall celebration and sneak preview of “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.” This evening of fun, bar games, Shipyard Pumpkinhead Ale, beer and ballet trivia, and brief performance is a 21-plus event. Admission is a suggested donation of $10. Pumpkinhead & Primas, sponsored in part by Shipyard Brewing, is at the Portland Ballet Studios at 517 Forest Ave. in Portland. Parking is available in the Greenlight Studios lot at the corner of Dartmouth Street and Forest Ave. For more information about the event, call 772-9671. To learn more about Portland Ballet, visit www.portlandballet.org.

Wayside Food Programs food drive

Film on A Tribe Called Quest

9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wayside Food Programs will hold a twoday food drive on Sept. 23 and 24 that will be hosted by Whole Foods Market, located at 2 Somerset St. in Portland.

“Because of the challenging economy and the traditional summer drop off in food donations, food pantry shelves are more bare than usual. ... Running from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day, the drive will focus on collecting food for families served by Wayside and its partner agencies. Wayside Food Programs collects and distributes food to 41 agencies, including soup kitchens, food pantries and other social service providers across Cumberland County. Wayside also runs free community meals at five host sites in Portland and Westbrook, four of its own mobile food pantries, and supplies healthy snacks for kids through a program with Portland Community Policing. This summer, Wayside has experienced a donation drought greater than usual, while the need for Wayside’s food programs and services has continued to rise because of the current, difficult economic climate.”

7 p.m. “Beats, Rhymes & Life: The Travels Of A Tribe Called Quest” is a documentary film directed by Michael Rapaport about one of the most influential and groundbreaking musical groups in hip-hop history. The band’s sudden breakup in 1998 shocked the industry and saddened the scores of fans, whose appetite for the group’s innovative musical stylings never seems to diminish. All screenings at the Portland Museum of Art, 7 Congress Square. Co-presented by SPACE Gallery.

Senator George Mitchell keynotes NRCM meeting 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Senator George J. Mitchell will provide the keynote address at the annual meeting of the Natural Resources Council of Maine. The meeting will be held at Hannaford Hall on the Portland campus of the University of Southern Maine, and the theme is “Finding Common Ground to Protect our Planet.” NRCM also will announce the recipients of its annual environmental awards at this meeting, which is free and open to the public. To register visit: http://www.nrcm.org/2011_annual_meeting.asp. For more information see www.nrcm.org

Teen actors travel the Oregon Trail 6 p.m. In ‘Across the Wide and Lonesome Prairie,’ two teenage girls embark upon the quintessential American adventure: traveling west with their families on the Oregon Trail in 1847. This fall, two young actresses will embark on an adventure of their own: bringing this acclaimed story to the stage at the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine. The show will debut on Sept. 23 and 24 at 6 p.m. in the Museum’s Dress Up Theatre. ... A complement to the regular theatre season for young children, ‘Prairie’ is the Museum & Theatre’s first post-merger foray into more sophisticated material for a slightly older audience (the show is recommended for ages 6 and up). With a small cast and minimalist set, the production was created to travel to schools and other venues to get young audiences excited about US history. The first traveling performance will be at Strawberry Banke’s fourth annual New Hampshire Fall Festival in Portsmouth on Oct. 8. ‘Across the Wide and Lonesome Prairie’ stars two of the Museum & Theatre’s most popular young performers: Emma Cooper (Beauty & the Beast, James & the Giant Peach) as Pepper Lewis and Michela Micalizio (Pinocchio, Santa’s Reindeer Revue, Little Red Riding Hood) as Hattie Campbell.” Tickets are $8 for Museum members, $9 for non-members, and are available at the Museum (142 Free St. in Portland), at kitetails.org or by phone at 8281234, ext. 231.

‘Energy Policy, Science and You’ 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friends of Maine’s Mountains in Wilton is sponsoring two presentations on renewable energy by John Droz Jr., of Morehead City, N.C. and Brantingham Lake, NY. “Mr. Droz is a retired physicist who specializes in energy education and public policy. The events are free and will be followed by question and answer sessions. During the onehour multimedia presentation, Mr. Droz will discuss such issues as fossil fuels, industrial wind energy, geothermal power, nuclear power, and other electrical power sources available to us. ... Mr. Droz is a member of the Sierra Club, the Association for the Protection of the Adirondacks, and other environmental organizations. He has undergraduate

A Totally RAD Night 7 p.m. The public is invited to enjoy A Totally RAD Night with the Time Pilots, a fundraiser for the Amy St. Laurent Fund. The fund underwrites the Portland Police Department’s Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) Training class.

R.A.D., which is offered several times during the year, is designed to help women survive situations in which their lives are in jeopardy. A Totally RAD Night will be a fun evening of dancing and music from the Time Pilots, sponsored

by Live Maine and preceded by a silent auction. Tickets are $25. You must be 21 to attend the show. Refreshments will be provided along with fun ‘80s themed items. Tickets can be purchased on online http://www.ticketriver.com/ event/1446-a-totally-r-a-d--night-with-the-time-pilots/ or at the door. Italian Heritage Center, 40 Westland Ave.

The Maine Starlight Festival 7 p.m. The Island Astronomy Institute presents The Maine Starlight Festival, a statewide celebration to promote the enjoyment and protection of Maine’s stellar night sky as a valuable natural resource through science, education, and the arts. September 23 through Oct. 2. Featuring Events Provided by the Astronomy Clubs, Planetariums, Science Centers, and other Leading Members of Maine’s Starlit Communities. Friday events include 7 p.m. Planetarium Show and Images, Southworth Planetarium, University of Southern Maine, 70 Falmouth St.; and Opening Night Public Star Party for “Starfest 2011” running Sept. 23-25, Astronomical Society of Northern New England, Route 35 (Alewive Road), W. Kennebunk. www.starlightfestival.org

The Maine Event, Global Fight League 7 p.m. Bellum Sports Management Presents GFL 11 The Maine Event, Global Fight League at the Portland Expo. “In conjunction with the Global Fight League we offer an elite local MMA production featuring professional and amateur MMA fighters from Maine and across New England. Our first event May 6th at the Portland Expo was a tremendous success and we look forward to building our brand with the goal of offering premier MMA events across the State of Maine.” www.fightmaine.com/events.htm

‘Wine Maniacs: Life in the Wine Biz’ 7:30 p.m. At Longfellow Books, Layne Witherell will read and sign his book, “Wine Maniacs: Life in the Wine Biz.” “This is not your usual trust fund baby’s account but covers the good, the bad and the ugly of the author’s career in all facets of the wine biz. If you are into wine this is a talk that you won’t want to miss.” www.longfellowbooks.com

Awesome ’80s Prom 8 p.m. Ken Davenport’s Off-Broadway Hit Show, produced

by New Edge Productions, at Lucid Stage. “Interactive Comedy Fun! Music!-Dancing!- Laughing! It’s Fabu! Party like it’s 1989 with the Cheeleaders, Captain of the Football Team, Class President, the Nerd, The Spaz and the Crazy Principal! Pizza will be included in the ticket price. Cash bar.” www.lucidstage.com

Saturday, Sept. 24 Sunrise at the Portland Observatory 6 a.m. to 8 a.m. Greater Portland Landmarks Sunrise at the Portland Observatory, 138 Congress St., Portland. Ticket

price: $5/person at the door. For more information, 7745561, ext. 104.

Morrison Center 25 Cent Yard Sale 8 a.m. to noon. The Morrison Center, a not-for-profit agency that provides comprehensive services for children and adults with and without disabilities, will host another 25 Cent Yard Sale. The sale will be held in the center’s multipurpose room on 60 Chamberlain Road, Scarborough.

Gently used clothing, books, toys, household items and bric a brack will be available for sale, all for only 25 cents each.

Recycling Festival and Open House 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. “What began in 2007 as a one-time open house for the public to see Ecomaine’s new singlesort recycling system in Portland has grown to become an annual festival. Comes for a great time and, at the same time, learn about the ecological and financial importance of recycling. The festival will be held in Portland on Blueberry Drive, which is off outer Congress Street, just across the Turnpike from UNUM. Activities and organizations at the Recycling Festival will include composting lessons, art from recycled materials, free recycling bins, dump trucks, children’s papermaking and other activities, live radio broadcast, Goodwill, Ruth’s Reusable Resources, State Planning Office, Closest Closet, Conversion Products, Women Out Working, tours of the waste-to-energy plant, breakfast sandwiches, and more. Ecomaine, a nonprofit, municipally owned and operated recycling and waste disposal organization, serves 25 percent of Maine’s population.” www. ecomaine.org

Walk to End Alzheimer’s 9 a.m. “Join the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s and unite in a movement to reclaim the future for millions. With more than 5 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s, and nearly 11 million more serving as caregivers, the time to act is now.” The event is taking place at Payson Park in Portland. Registration begins at 8 a.m. Walk begins at 9 a.m. https://walktoendalz.kintera.org/portland/ capememorycare

Fight Back Festival at Pineland Farms 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pineland Farms, New Gloucester. “Participants of all levels and ability are invited to join us as we bike, run and walk at Pineland Farms in New Gloucester, Maine, for this family friendly day of encouragement and support. Participants will enjoy activities, demonstrations, balloons, face painting, live music and great food! All proceeds from the Fight Back Festival benefit the Cancer Community Center located in South Portland, Maine. In addition to money raised from the registration fees participants are encouraged to raise additional funds from family, friends and coworkers to support their ride, run or walk and the Cancer Community Center’s free programs and support services.” Events include: Chris & Dave’s Not Dead Yet Bike Ride; 10, 25 & 50 Mile Bike Rides; Combat Cancer 5K & 10K Runs; 1 Mile Stroll & 5K Walk. For details, contact Jennifer Nelson at the Cancer Community Center by phone at 774-2200 or by email at JNelson@CancerCommunityCenter.org.

Lucid Stage used book sale 9 a.m. All proceeds benefit Lucid Stage and our mission to provide an affordable arts venue. “We will be accepting donations of used books until the time of the sale, Saturday, September 24th at 9 a.m. To arrange a donation, please call us at 899-3993.”

Maine Marine Museum takes part in Museum Day 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Maine Marine Museum in Bath is once again participating in Smithsonian magazine’s Museum Day, a program that provides free admission for two to any of more than 1,500 museums nationwide. Visitors with Museum Day tickets for Maine Maritime Museum can tour the Museum’s galleries, receive a free Percy and Small Shipyard introduction walking tour (11 a.m. or 1 p.m.),and visit all of the museum’s seven permanent exhibits, including the Victorian home of the shipbuilders Donnell family and the Grand Banks fishing schooner Sherman Zwicker. ALOFT! Topsails to Turbines, the story of how wind propelled Maine’s commerce in the 19th century and its potential for doing so again, is the Museum’s latest exhibit. Lighthouse cruises and the trolley tour of Bath Iron Works require additional fees; advance reservations are strongly recommended as many tours sell out several days in advance. Maine Maritime Museum is open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and is located at 243 Washington St., Bath. For additional information visit Maine Maritime Museum.org, or call 443-1316 during business hours. More than 1,500 museums, including 24 in Maine from York to Bar Harbor, will participate in the one-day annual event, including museums of history, art, culture, technology and science, historic houses, botanical gardens, zoos, and children’s museums. see next page

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On Saturday, Oct. 1 from 9 a.m. to noon, a public open house is scheduled for the Portland International Jetport’s new expanded terminal. Visitors will be able to tour the new facility before it officially opens for business on Sunday, Oct. 2. (DAVID CARKHUFF PHOTO) from preceding page

Classic Quilters in New Gloucester 10 a.m. The Classic Quilters will hold a demonstration of their many and varied skills at the Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Route 26, New Gloucester. Free, open to the public.

Shaker Hill Apple Festival 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. In Alfred, Sept. 24 and 25, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., juried craft fair, gigantic yard and book sales, Shaker Musuem, pick your own apples and pumpkins, Brothers’ Apple Store, wagon rides, exhibits, food. Free parking and free admission. www.shakerhillapplefestival.org

Alfred indoor tag sale to benefit shelter programs 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A gigantic indoor tag sale will be held in the old Shaker Barn on the property of the Brothers of Christian Instruction on Shaker Hill Road in Alfred, Sept.

24 and Sept. 25 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A book sale with thousands of books will also be held in the Dining Commons on the Shaker Hill property during the same time.

Proceeds from these two sales will benefit the over 300 homeless children that the York County Shelter Programs serves each year. Visit www.yorkcountyshelterprograms. org for additional information.

MHS part of seventh annual Museum Day 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Maine Historical Society will participate in the seventh annual Museum Day. “MHS will join participating museums and cultural institutions nationwide to open their doors free of charge to all visitors who download the Museum Day Ticket from Smithsonian. com. Museum Day is a celebration of the dissemination of knowledge to anyone and everyone interested, without a price tag, emulating the free admission policy of the Smithsonian Institution’s Washington, D.C.-based facilities. With support from CITGO, Museum Day 2011 is poised to be the largest to date, outdoing last year’s record-breaking event. In 2010, museum goers downloaded 227,747 tickets resulting in more than 500,000 museum-goers visiting over 1,300 venues in all 50 states, Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico. Visitors who present the official pass will gain free admission for two people to participating museums and cultural venues. One ticket is permitted per household, per email address.” For more information about Smithsonian magazine Museum Day 2011, links to participating museums’ and supporters’ sites, and to download the Museum Day ticket, visit www.smithsonian.com/museumday.

Old Orchard Beach Autumn Celebration 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Food, Music & Fun in Memorial Park at Old Orchard Beach. Petting Zoo, Farmers Market, Lobster Bake. Beach BBQ at 5 p.m. www.oob365.com/AutumnCelebration.html

Maine Red Claws corn maze 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Maine Red Claws will hold a special event at Pumpkin Valley Farm in celebration of a Red Claws-inspired corn maze. Red Claws mascot Crusher will be on hand, along with the entire Red Claws staff, handing out balloons and stickers and participating in children activities. The team will also provide a Maze Passport to Red Claws fans; fans who can answer the ten Red Claws and basketball related questions will be provided with directions to help get them through the maze — get them wrong

and they may be misdirected. “Pumpkin Valley Farm has been creating a six-acre labyrinth of corn for 10 years.

Working with the MAiZE Company, the world’s largest cornfield maze consulting/design company, Pumpkin Valley Farm produces an intricate design each year. Past maze designs have included a Maine moose, American flag, and the mascot of the Portland Sea Dogs. This year’s design of the Maine Red Claws court and logo is sure to be the most ‘cornfusing’ labyrinth yet.” Pumpkin Valley Farm is located at 100 Union Falls Road in Dayton, approximately 40 minutes south of Portland. The corn maze will be open every Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. through the end of October. Admission is $8 per person with children 2 years old and under admitted free of charge.

Somali Culture, Development Association forum 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. At the Portland High School Auditorium, the Somali Culture and Development Association will host a community meeting to explain how recent changes impact access to public programs. This includes discussing what is the same and what is different since July 1, 2011. Basic needs, healthcare and food programs will be covered.

Representatives from Maine Equal Justice Partners will be present to answer questions. Hand outs will be available.

The meeting is open to all, with grant support from the Maine Health Access Foundation, Maine’s largest health care foundation.

Harvest Dance in Freeport

5 p.m. to 11 p.m. The historic Mallett Barn provides the venue for our annual Harvest Dance, and evening of food and fun for grown ups. Get your tickets early, as a 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Drop in at SPACE Galdelicious dinner from Buck’s Naked BBQ lery for an open studios workshop on is limited and has sold out in past years. pattern-making using a variety of mate- On Saturday, the Maine Red Claws will hold After dinner, enjoy a cash bar from Gritty’s rials and neon colors. “We will draw a special event at Pumpkin Valley Farm as the music and dancing gear up for the inspiration from Maya Hayuk’s mural in Dayton in celebration of a Red Claws- evening. The Harvest Dance is a wonderinstallation which features technicolor inspired corn maze. (FILE PHOTO) ful way to enjoy the season, the Farm, and patterns, glow-in-the-dark neon shapes a night out with friends. This year, we are and woven textiles. This open studios happy to announce that Sean Mencher and His Rhythm Kings workshop is all about color and fun. No experience neceswill be providing the Rockabilly musical entertainment. Mallett sary, suggested age is 5 and up.” $4 studio fee/kid, free for Barn at Wolfe’s Neck Farm, Freeport; $40 for dinner and dancmembers. ing ($30 for members) $15 for dancing only (admission after 8 Gaelic Sports Fall Youth Blitz p.m.). www.wolfesneckfarm.org/harvest-dance.

1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Maine Gaelic Sports Alliance event Mystache Fights Cancer at the Wainwright Athletic Complex in South Portland. “In 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. “Maine’s hairiest fundraiser is back for it’s conjuction with the Portland Hurling Club Fall Tourney, join second year and it is growing quickly. Dr. Lou Jacobs lost MGSA as we offer an introduction to Hurling and Gaelic his mother to Inflammatory Breast Cancer on May 19, 2010 Football. This will include skills and drills followed by some and his father to Leukemia on July 6, 2011. Unfortunately, scrimmaging and contests. We will have a raffle and silent this story of loss is not unusual. Dr. Jacobs is the founder auction to benefit the youth program with a drawing at of Mystache Fights Cancer, a locally grown facial hair 3:15.” mainegsa@gmail.com fundraiser that donates 100% of donations to The Cancer

Kids Open Studios: Technicolor Pattern-Making

MOFGA and Transition Towns climate change rally

3:50 p.m. “The Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association will emphasize the need for political, economic and environmental action on global climate change at its upcoming Common Ground Country Fair in the town of Unity on September 23, 24 and 25. MOFGA’s annual celebration of rural living regularly offers hundreds of educational talks and workshops in the course of the Fair weekend, and this year will host several presentations, a panel discussion and a large-group photograph/rally to help the public understand the significance of global climate change and what it means for Maine agriculture. MOFGA and Transition Towns will host a rally on the Common. All fairgoers are invited to gather on the Common at 3:50 p.m. on Saturday, September 24 to be in a large-group photograph to support Moving Planet — a worldwide rally initiated by 350.org to demand solutions to the climate crisis, especially where governments are stalling on action despite the overwhelming reality of the climate crisis.”

Community Center of South Portland and The Campaign for Cancer Prevention at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. ... The purpose of Mystache Fights Cancer is to contribute to not only finding a cure but taking a much deeper look at the cause of the cancer epidemic in America.

As many as one in two Americans will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. Education, prevention and evaluating our lifestyle is essential if we want to stand a chance of beating this disease. Of the thousands of fundraisers for fighting cancer, most do not focus on the cause, only finding a cure.

That distinction is what separates the Mystache project from the others. While participation in this fundraiser may not be for everyone, fighting this disease is. Statistically there is no doubt that everyone will be or will know someone affected by this disease.” A kickoff photo party with drinks and refreshments will be held Sept. 24 for participants at Dr. Jacobs’ office at 138 St. John St. in Portland. Donations: (donations are tax deductible) can be sent to: The Cancer Community Center, 778 Main St., South Portland.

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