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FARMINTON — HallDale High School’s boys’ track and field team from Farmingdale took second place in the state championships June 1 at Mt. Blue High School. Some point making performances came from the following athletes:

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100 meter team, 11th out of 26 teams. The boys’ team also took second place the previous week during the Mountain

Valley Conference championships at Lisbon High School, missing first place by just six points behind Mount Abram High School.

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Hall-Dale’s Olivia Bean earned second place in the 1600 meter race at the MVC Championships held in Lisbon May 23. Her time was 6 minutes, 7 seconds. The run qualified her for the Class C finals where she finished twelfth in field of 16 runners from all over Maine.

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BUSINESS PROFILE

Gardiner FCU presents over $20,000 to Area Agencies, to Help End Hunger Gardiner Federal Credit Union holds a number of fund-raising activities, throughout the year, to benefit the Ending Hunger Campaign. On May 15, the Gardiner Federal Credit Union staff and board members presented over $20,000 to nine area food pantries and organizations which provide meals to area families with food insecurities. Every dollar donated to the food pantries provides up to $8.00 in

food, so the impact in our local community is huge. The Credit Union staff credits their members, for their generosity and participation in their many fundraising activities. “This would not be possible without the help and support of so many Credit Union and community members. 15% of Maine households experience food insecurities. We are committed to help make certain that those in need do

not go hungry and appreciate the generous support of our members.” Gardiner FCU is currently selling Cash Calendars for Ending Hunger. The calendars, which are sold in June & July, both at the Credit Union and on their website gardinerfcu.org, are $10 each. They are giving away a total of $2,600. Winners drawn each weekday in August, will be awarded between $100 & $300.

You can make your home a healthier place We all care about the health of our families. One way we show we care is by providing a home where healthy and safe eating, playing and sleeping can occur. Because we spend about 90 percent of our time indoors, our home environment is closely linked to our health. We can create healthy homes to support our families’ health just by making a few changes. One way to keep your home a healthier place to live is by keeping it contaminantfree. In the Kennebec valley region of Maine, it is especially important to find out if your house is contaminated with lead. There are many more homes with lead and a higher number of lead-poisoning cases in the Kennebec valley area than there are elsewhere. In fact, Augusta and Gardiner have some of the highest numbers of lead poisonings in the state That’s because so many of us live in older buildings where lead paint was once used. Before 1978, lead was used in paint, water pipes, gasoline, pottery and other consumer goods. Lead paint is no longer used in house paint, but a lot of older homes still have lead in paint, wa-

ter pipes, or other materials. Most children with lead poisoning in Maine live in homes built before 1950. You can make sure your home is lead-free by completing a lead dust test. If you live in a house built before 1950 and have young children or are expecting a new baby, you can request a free test kit by going to Maine. gov/healthyhomes or calling 1-866-292-3474 (toll free). Dust from lead paint is the most common cause of lead poisoning in Maine. That’s because lead paint was used on the inside of homes and others buildings around windows, doors, trim and floors, and on the outside on siding, trim, porches and stairs. Opening and closing doors and windows and even walking on floors can turn old lead paint into dust you can’t see. The dust goes onto children’s toys and fingers and then into their mouths. In addition, old, weathered paint can peel, flake, chip and be consumed by children who are at that stage where everything goes right into their mouths. If you are pregnant or have young children, it’s particularly important to find out if you have lead contamination

where you live. Lead is toxic to everyone, but unborn babies and young children are at the greatest risk for health problems from lead poisoning, because their smaller, growing bodies make them more susceptible to absorbing and retaining lead. Each year in the U.S., hundreds of thousands of children are found to have unsafe levels of lead in their blood, which can lead to long-term, serious problems, such as learning disabilities, behavior problems, hearing damage, language or speech delays, and lower intelligence. Ask your child’s doctor at their 1- and 2-year-old visit about a blood lead test. Safeguard your home and family by getting the tests for lead and learning more about how to make your home as healthy as possible. Maine.gov/healthyhomes has resources and information on home-related health issues, and Healthy Communities of the Capital Area, a coalition of local people who work to improve the health and quality of life in Kennebec County provides a wide range of health guidance and tips at www.hccame.org.

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Representatives from organizations, receiving Ending Hunger funds. Organizations include: Boys and Girls Club of KV; Bread of Life; Chrysalis Place; Faith Food Pantry; Food for Thought Backpack Program; Hallowell Food Bank; Janice’s Community Food Pantry; S. Gardiner Baptist Church Food Pantry; Spectrum Generation Meals on Wheels.

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Lucas Allen (Warner Bros. Pictures/ New Line Cinema) Though dated by today’s standards, Gordon Parks’ 1971 film “Shaft” not only jumpstarted the blaxploitation genre of that decade, but also opened the doors for African-American actors and directors. After two sequels, a short-lived TV series

keep talking!” — Sandy Reynolds, Vassalboro. I was scolding my sevenyear-old granddaughter; with her hand on hip, looking right me in the eye, she said, “But Gram, you always say nobody’s perfect.” - Vivian Mancine, Auburn On Father’s Day, our son, his fiancé, our 2 year-old grandson, Jaxson, and his 10 year-old sister, Alexis, came over. The

kids gave my husband a large container of Tic Tacs. Jaxson came into the house and wanted to give PaPa his TicTacs. I told him, “PaPa doesn’t have his teeth in his mouth.” He looked at me and pointed to his own teeth and said “I have teeth.” I laughed so hard. A while later they were getting ready to leave, so they told Jaxson to say Happy Father’s Day to PaPa. He yells as he’s leaving, “Happy Father’s Day Grammy!” We all laughed at that. – Grammy Lapointe, Auburn

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’Shaft’ and the 2000 semi-remake/ sequel, the new “Shaft” attempts to revive the franchise for a new generation. It’s directed by Tim Story, director of the “Ride Along” movies,and it’s co-produced and co-written by Kenya Barris, the creator of the hit TV series “Black-ish.” After growing up with single mother Maya (Regina Hall), J.J. (Jessie T. Usher) hopes not to follow in the footsteps of his estranged father ,detective John Shaft (Samuel L. Jackson). Now as a rookie FBI analyst, he takes on a personal mission to figure out the mysterious death of a childhood friend from a drug overdose. After figuring out that it was actually murder, he turns to his

father for help, even though the two of them have their differences in handling the case. The old Shaft handles street justice his own way that made him a legend in Harlem. Still, the two of them gather enough clues together to figure out the motive behind the murder. With the help of J.J.’s crush, Sasha (Alexandra Shipp), he figures out that it’s somehow linked to a new mosque being built in Manhattan. However, Shaft also believes it has something to do with a drug lord he’s been trying to go after for nearly 30 years. When things do get crazy, they’re going to need another Shaft on their side when Grandad John Shaft (Richard

Roundtree) is ready to get back into the game. Unlike the other movies, which have a gritty and dramatic tone, this one chooses to take on a lighter and comedic tone to differentiate itself from what was done before. One may see this as an attempt to parody the ‘70s original with a current generation perspective, but that’s not the case. It’s more of a humorous coming-of-age story of a young generation clashing yet still learn with the values of the older generation. The character dynamic helps drive this story and it pays off by the end. Much of the humor is good, while other parts don’t land. There are also some moments of violence that

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sometimes clash with the humor. But everything’s structured fairly and whatever flaws it has is overcome by the entertainment value. The climax is much more actionoriented with frantic gunplay and lots of bullets flying. By the end, you’ll imagine yourself walking down the streets of New York to the sweet sounds of Isaac Hayes’ iconic theme song. Jackson’s first-time playing Shaft in 19 years is just as cool and incredible as ever. With the added humor, he also brings a level of charisma he’s most known for. Also, Roundtree surprisingly maintains his coolness at the age of 76, especially when handling some of the action. Usher brings some likability

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FEATURE COLUMN

By Fred Cicetti Q. I retired and moved from northern Minnesota to Florida. I was wondering if there is any way someone in the Sunshine State can get hypothermia. A. Hypothermia occurs when your body doesn’t maintain a normal temperature, which is about 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit. When your core temperature drops to 95 degrees, you are suffering from hypothermia, which can be lethal. Can your internal temperature drop to 95 or below

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in Florida? Yes. You can get hypothermia in an air-conditioned environment. It can strike you if you are soaked in the rain on a cool, windy day, or if you fall into chilly water. Water colder than 70º F can begin to cause hypothermia quickly. People older than 65 years are especially vulnerable to hypothermia because they tend to suffer from illnesses or take medications that interfere with regulating body temperature. Also, older adults often produce less body heat because of a slower metabolism and less physical activity. Seniors make up about half of the annual fatalities from hypothermia in the United States. Low body temperature impairs the brain, so hypothermia is especially dangerous because its victims may not

know they’re in trouble. Severe hypothermia eventually leads to cardiac and respiratory failure, then death. Hypothermia comes on gradually. Shivering is a common and obvious sign. Shivering is a natural response that increases muscle cell activity and generates heat, but shivering alone does not mean you have hypothermia. Healthcare professionals recommend looking for “umbles,” too. These are stumbles, mumbles, fumbles and grumbles. Watch for these specific symptoms — confusion or sleepiness; slowed, slurred speech; shallow breathing; weak pulse or low blood pressure; changes in behavior such as apathy; change in appearance such as pale skin; poor body control or slow reaction times. If you suspect someone has

hypothermia, call for emergency medical treatment. Here are some first-aid tips to follow until professional help arrives:

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cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) immediately if you’re trained in that procedure.

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brightly colored to the car antenna so you can be seen.

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pothermia gently because they’re at risk of cardiac arrest. A typical scenario that can lead to hypothermia is being stranded in the snow while driving. The following are some valuable recommendations for surviving this type of ordeal:

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Lines blur when it comes to the four seasons of Maine

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Peter from Virginia emailed: “John, We’ve been staying a few weeks in a nice cottage on the grounds of a resort on the coast. While here we first want you to know how much we enjoyed reading your column in the local weekly. After reading a few of your pieces, we thought you’d probably be able to answer a question for us. Several tourist brochures we’ve seen boast that Maine is a four-season re-

sort‚ yet people we’ve met and talked to, people who live here year-round chuckle at the idea. Who’s right? Is Maine a four-season resort or isn’t it?” Thanks for the e-mail Peter. I think I’ve seen some of those brochures boasting of our mythical four seasons‚ but after living yearround in Maine for as long as I have, I only wonder where these people learned to count. Here in the USA we have freedom of speech, and that freedom even extends to our tourist promotion people so they can say whatever they want. I guess you can say — for tourist promotion reasons

— that Maine has four seasons, but in fairness you should quickly mention that it is possible to get snowed on in at least three, maybe even four, of our seasons. I can hear some of you now. “John, are you serious? Snow in four out of four seasons?” Listen, here in Maine many of us haven’t trusted the weather ever since the infamous winter of 1816, a year still known in these parts as “The year without a summer.” I hear some of you saying, “Are you serious, John? 1816? It’s time to give it a rest — 1816 was over 185 years ago!”

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Yes it was a while ago, but some of us still enjoy talking about it. Here in Maine we learn in history about the year 1816 and how here in the northeastern United States and southeastern Canada there was a killing frost and bad snow storms in all twelve months. Trying to explain the abnormal weather some quacks‚ of the time — yes, they had quacks back then, too — tried to blame the cold weather on poor Ben Franklin and his slick new invention, the lightening rod, that was being installed on top of barns and houses all over the place. As these quacks saw it, lightening was made up of intense heat; Ben’s new invention was interfering with the life of lightening, therefore Ben and Ben alone was most

likely responsible for all the heat being lost. Later, when we learned a little more about this crazy planet, it was thought that the cold weather — more than likely — was caused by a number of large volcanic eruptions that occurred on the other side of the world in 1814-1815 in places like the Philippines and Indonesia. I know it’s a long-winded answer to a simple question, Peter, but sometimes there’s no way around it. In a related e-mail, Will from Newport writes, “John, we’ve just retired to Maine and will be spending our first fall here. What do people around here do in the fall?” Thanks for the e-mail, Will. Most new arrivals, like you, spend a lot of time in

early fall wondering things like “What ever happened to summer?” Once you’ve more or less dealt with that question, you can get down to doing what you probably should have been doing in the first place — wondering if you’ve done everything necessary to get ready for winter, which is bearing down on our state like a runaway freight train. Hope you have a nice fall and are all ready when the first snow arrives, which will most likely be sooner than you think. Humoristk and storyteller John McDonald has written five regional bestselling books about Maine and is ready to entertain at your next banquet, conference or special event. Call 207-240-8324 or email maineauthor john.mcdonld@ yahoo.com.

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MAINE NEWS CALENDAR JULY July 8-12 — 'Moose on the Loose' summer camp, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., for children entering pre-K through sixth grade; Auburn United Methodist Church, 439 Park Ave., Auburn, 207-782-3972. July 11-13 — Friends of Norway Memorial Library annual book sale, Norway Grange Hall, 15 Whitman St., 2-6 p.m. Thursday, Friday; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, 207-743-5309. July 12 — “Mad Science,” 10:30 a.m., Oakland Public Library, 18 Church St., Oakland, 207-465-7533. July 12 — The Table Free Friday Fun Night featuring a cook out dinner with s’mores and lawn games, 6 to 8 p.m., Norway Grange, 15 Whitman St., Norway, 207-4613093 or aaturnleft3@gmail. com. July 13 — Randolph United Methodist Church community yard sale, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., to benefit church fuel fund, 16 Asbury St., 207-582-5188. July 13 — Mr. Harley and The Strollers,11 a.m., for all ages, free, open to public, Community Center for All Seasons, 1 Center Road, Belgrade, 207-495-3508. July 13 — Rangeley Public Library Book & Bake Sale, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., parking lot across from the library, 7 Lake St., Rangeley, 207-864-5529. July 13 — Hiram Historical Society meeting (1 p.m.), program on “Vacationland: Growth and Development of Tourism in Maine,” 1:30 p.m., Great Ossipee Museum, 20 Historical Ridge, Hiram, 207-615-4390. July 13 — Field hockey teams from area high schools will be fundraising for 'Battle for Breast Cancer,’ 2 to 8 p.m., hosted by Franklin Memorial Hospital at Thomas College, 180 West River Road,Waterville, 207-7792555. July 13 — Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust "Stories and S’mores" for families with children 4-6, 5 p.m., Maine Forestry Museum, walk, story and snack, www. rlht.org/get-involoved/calendar. July 13 — Canton Bicentennial Committee 2nd annual Summer Margarita Party Fundraiser, Canton Boat Launch/Canton Caboose Ice Cream area, 5-7 p.m. free admission, open to public; follow on Facebook or visit www.1821canton2021.org. July 13 — Back Woods Road performs at Music in the Park series, Jay, 6 p.m. French Falls Park, 28 French Falls Lane. Chicken BBQ to support series before show, buy tickets at the Town Office or Otis Credit Union. July 14 — Bridgton Historical Society vintage baseball presentation by members of the Dirigo Vintage Baseball Club, 2 p.m. Gibbs Avenue Museum, off Main Street across from fires station, Bridgton, bridgtonhistory.org. July 14 — Readfield Union Meeting House, 22 Church Road, Readfield, free television production involving six local performers, 2

p.m.; about 250 audience members needed. For information and instructions, call 207-685-4662. July 15 — Apollo Moon Landing program, 2 to 3 p.m., Androscoggin Room, Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St., Auburn, dcleveland@auburnpubliclibrary. org July 15 — Maine Crime Writers Build a Mystery, 6 p.m., Belgrade Public Library, 124 Depot Road, Belgrade, with Maureen Milliken, Kate Flora, Sandra Neilly construct a mystery with input from the audience, 207-495-3508. July 15 — Lynn Deeves with Robby Coffin, Poland Spring Preservation Society Sunset Concerts at the Gazebo, 6:30 p.m., 640 Maine St., Poland, if it rains, in All Souls Chapel, free, open to public, donations welcome. July 16 — “3-2-1 Blast Off” by Mad Science of Maine, 10 a.m., free open to public, for ages K-6th grade, Community Center for All Seasons, 1 Center Drive, Belgrade, 207-495-3508. July 16 — Artist Judy Schuppien leads plein-air painting workshop hosted by the Kennebec Land Trust, 3 p.m., Eastern River Preserve, Pittston, registration required by July 11, call KLT, 207377-3848, KBrewer@tklt. org. July 16 — Gawler Family Trio at Union Meeting House, Readfield, part of the Meet Me At The Meeting House Summer Series, 7 p.m., $10, at the door or Brown Paper Tickets, 207685-4662, unionmeetinghouse.org. July 16 — Adam Fisher, of Maine State Archives, “Here’s to Skowhegan’s Trouble Makers," explores Skowhegan women who struggled for women’s legal right to vote in the 1920s, 7-9 p.m., Margaret Chase Smith Library, 56 Norridgewock Road, Skowhegan. July 17 — Greater Androscoggin Humane Society pet wellness clinics, including free vaccines, microchips and pet food, with follow up booster dates: noon to 2 p.m., boosters Aug. 14, noon to 2 p.m., Moulton Park, located behind the Great Falls Performing Arts Center on Academy Street, Auburn, 207-786-4713. July 17 — Kennebec Historical Society program on "Midcoast Maine in World War II," with author Peggy Konitzky, 6:30 p.m., Jewett Hall Auditorium, 46 University Drive, Augusta. July 18 — Belgrade Lakes Historical Society presents “Recovering the Recent Past," a presentation about letters written by Messalonskee High School students during the1990s presented by former Messalonskee High School teacher David Leigh, 7 p.m., 7 Lakes Alliance, (formerly the Maine Lakes Resource Center), 137 Main St, Belgrade Lakes Village, www. belgradehistoricalsociety.org or the Belgrade Historical Society Facebook Page. July 18 — "Paris to Pittsburgh" documentary, 5:30 to 7 p.m., at First Universalist Church of Auburn, 169

Pleasant St (enter on Spring Street across from Dairy Joy), kristine.corey@maine. edu. July 19 — Recpetion for Maine artists exhibiting at Carrabasset Valley Public Library, 4:30-6 p.m., free, open to public, Carrabassett Valley, 207-237-3535. July 19 — The Table Free Friday Fun Night featuring a night of cupcake decorating and sundae social Karaoke and games, 6 to 8 p.m., Norway Grange, 15 Whitman St., Norway,207-461-3093 or aaturnleft3@gmail.com. July 20 — Friends of the Belgrade Public Library 10th annual 5K road race; 7 a.m. registration, 8 a.m. start, Belgrade Public Library, 124 Depot St., Belgrade. $20 on race day, $15 in advance; police officers run for free; summer camps welcome to enter the Summer Camp Challenge, register at RunReg.com, www.belgrade.lib. me.us, www.friendsofbelgradepubliclibrary.com, for information call race director John House, 207-465-3524. July 20 — “Kick Around the Clock for Cass” honoring the memory and life of Cassidy Charette, Thomas College, Waterville, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.; rain date July 21. July 20 — Craft fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., St Bridget Center, 864 Main St., Vassalboro, 207-616-3148. July 20 — Minot Community Day, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Hemond MX Park, 695 Woodman Hill Road, Minot, 207-345-3040. July 20 — Pie supper and dessert, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Winthrop United Methodist Church, 58 Main St., Winthrop. July 22 — Annie Clark, Poland Spring Preservation Society Sunset Concerts at the Gazebo, 6:30 p.m., 640 Maine St., Poland, if it rains, in All Souls Chapel, free, open to public, donations welcome. July 23-26 — Plein air workshop with George Van Hook for all media, sponsored by Rangeley Friends of the Arts, rangeleyarts.org, 207-864-5000. July 24 — SebagoLong Lake Music Festival performs “Healing Through Music,” 45-minute chamber music concert, 3:30 p.m., barn at McLaughlin Garden and Homestead, 97 Main St., South Paris, free for anyone impacted by cancer and caregivers, www.crcofwm.org. July 24 — Summer Reflections on Recent Supreme Court Decisions, 6 p.m., Belgrade Public Library, 124 Depot Road, Belgrade, with Joe Reisert, Belgrade resident and associate professor of government at Colby College, 207-495-3508. July 24 — Poland Spring Preservation Socity, Sally Lobkowicz, director of Red Cloak Tours, host an evening of tales from beyond in the Maine State Building, Poland Spring Resort, doors open at 6 p.m. for tours and refreshments, program at 7 p.m., free, open to public, $5 suggested donation. https:// polandspringps.org/. July 25 — Physical therapists Kaz Toita and Beth Damon discuss lymphedema, 4-5 p.m., Cancer Resource

Center of Wester Maine, 199 Main St., Norway, www. crcofwm.org. July 26 — Tinsley Ellis, Cold Engines perform at Waterville Rocks! 5:30-8:30 p.m. Castonguay Square, downtown Waterville, free, open to public. July 26 — The Table Free Friday Fun Night featuring a night of free Bingo and other games; there will be prizes for the winners, 6 to 8 p.m., Norway Grange, 15 Whitman St., Norway, 207461-3093 or aaturnleft3@ gmail.com. July 26, 27 — Chesterville Grange yard and bake sale Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., at 664 Farmington Falls Road, Chesterville, (green house by Signworks), 207-778-5845. July 27 — Traditional Arts on the Farm, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 27, Bridgton Historial Society, Narramissic, 46 Narramissic Road, off Ingalls Road in South Bridgton, bridgtonhistory.org. July 27 — Rumford Community Summer Music Fest, 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Eagles Hall, tickets sold in advance at the Eagles and at Bartash Drug Store. July 27 — Tea With Mattie Wadsworth, participants will discuss Maddie's insect collection, have tea, make insect-related craft, 1 p.m. L.C. Bates Museum, https:// www.gwh.org/lcbates. July 27 – The Autumn Addicts perform at Music in the Park series, Jay, 6 p.m. French Falls Park, 28 French Falls Lane. July 27 — Art Auction Fundraiser to benefit Naples Public Library, preview and silent auction bidding begins at 6 p.m.; live auction at 7 p.m., American Legion Hall Post 155, 26 Casco Road, Naples, admission, 207-6936841. July 27, 28 — Minot Historical Society Civil War Encampment, Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 493 Center Minot Hill Road, Minot, 207-345-3040. July 29 — Married with Chitlins, Poland Spring Preservation Society Sunset Concerts at the Gazebo, 6:30 p.m., 640 Maine St., Poland, if it rains, in All Souls Chapel, free, open to public, donations welcome. July 31 — Genealogy Research Part 1, with BJ Jamieson, genealogy reference specialist at Maine State Library, Belgrade Public Library, 124 Depot Road, Belgrade, presented in conjunction with the Belgrade Historical Society. Part 2 will be Wednesday, Aug. 14, at 6 p.m., 207-495-3508.

AUGUST Aug. 2 — Enter the Haggis, Tricky Britches perform at Waterville Rocks! 5:30-8:30 p.m. Castonguay Square, downtown Waterville, free, open to public. Aug. 3 — Woodcarving Show and Competition, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Poland Town Hall, 1231 Main St., Poland, 207-357-1057. Aug. 3 — Public baked

bean and casserole supper, 5 to 6 p.m., American Legion Auxillary Post 86, 15 Lewiston Road, Gray. Aug. 4 — Open House and Ice Cream Social for the replica Friends School House, 1 to 3 p.m., Raymond Casco Historical Society, 820 Roosevelt Trail (Route 302), Casco, louise1@maine. rr.com. Aug. 5 — Grassholes, Poland Spring Preservation Society Sunset Concerts at the Gazebo, 6:30 p.m., 640 Maine St., Poland, if it rains, in All Souls Chapel, free, open to public, donations welcome. Aug. 5 — Connected Singles meeting, 7 to 9 p.m., at St. Charles Borromeo Church, 132 McKeen St., Brunswick, 207-725-1266 or 207-725-8386. Aug. 7 — Gerry Boyle, Maine mystery author, 6 p.m., Belgrade Public Library, 124 Depot Road, Belgrade, 207-495-3508. Aug. 9 — Old Mills and Water Power, presentation by Thomas Kelleher, of Old Sturbridge Village, Mass. 7 p.m., Bridgton Historical Society, Narramissic, 46 Narramissic Road, off Ingalls Road in South Bridgton, bridgtonhistory.org. Aug. 9-11 — Readfield Heritage Days, events Friday evening, Saturday all day, Sunday evening. Aug. 10 — Winslow Congregational Church annual Blueberry Festival, 7 a.m.-1 p.m., 12 Lithgow St., free admission, www. WinslowUCC.org. Aug. 10 — Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust "Stories and S’mores" for families with children 4-6, 5 p.m., Maine Forestry Museum, walk, story and snack, www. rlht.org/get-involoved/calendar.

ONGOING: May 21-Sept. 17 — Music for Mavis Concerts Series, 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesdays, rain or shine, grounds of Turner Public Library, 98 Matthews Way. May 29-Aug. 27 — Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust 90-minute walks on conservation lands around Rangeley Lake, free, open to public, 5:30 p.m. at trailhead, www.rlht.org/get-involoved/ calendar, dhanges in scheduling because of unforeseen circumstances will posted to Facebook. June 4-Aug 31 — Local artists on exhibit at Carrabassett Valley Public Library & Community Center Gallery, 207-237-3535. June 11, 15, 25, 29; July 2, 6, 16, 20 — Help buuild the northern section of the Fly Road Crosby Trail with High Peaks Alliance, stars 8:30 a.m. at Rangeley Overlook, Route 4, intersection with Dallas Hill road, no spial skills or experience required, bring water, bag lunch, bug dope, sunscreen, work gloves, safety glasses, boots squibb@maine.edu, 207-639-3432. June 20-Aug. 29 — Waterville Public Library storytime at the Downtown Farmers' Market, 3:30-5:30 p.m., near the Two Cent Bridge, Head of Falls, Front

Street, Waterville. June 20-Aug. 29 — Common Street Arts Art in the Park, 4-6 p.m., RiverWalk at Head of Falls, Waterville, free, open to public, canceled with inclement weather, www.WatervilleCreates.org. June 21-July 27 — "Striped" exhibition, Harlow Gallery, 100 Water St., Hallowell, noon-6 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, harlowgallery. org, 207-622-3813. June 21-Aug. 16 — Greenwood Fiddle Jam, free, first and third Friday of the month, 7 to 8:30 p.m., old Greenwood Town Hall, Route 26, Locke Mills Village. Other string instruments welcome. Come to play or listen; FMI Monica, 207-381-7730. June 28-30, July 1 — Rangeley Friends of the Arts, “Mamma Mia!” 7 p.m. (exception June 30, 4 p.m.) RFA Lakeside Theater, 2493 Main St.,Rangeley, resercations rangeleyarts.org. July 11-Aug. 28 — Bethel Historical Society Mill Brook Craft Series, 1 p.m. Thursdays, Twitchell Education Center, 14 Broad St., each sesson 1-3 hours, free, registration is encouraged, 207-824-2908 or email info@bethelhistorical.org. July 13-20 — Cary Memorial Library's Summer Book Sale at the Williams House, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 13 and July 20; 10 a.m. to noon Monday July 15 and Tuesday, July 16; 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 17, and Thursday, July 18, 207-685-3612, pjane@myfairpoint.net. July 13-Aug 11 — Table Rock Arts Center exhibition, "Anne Richter with Dan Greenfeld,” artists’ reception 4 to 5:30 p.m., 162 Main St., Bethel, 207-432-7239. Aug. 9-18 — Community Little Theatre production of "Mamma Mia!" performances 7:30 p.m., 2 p.m. matinees, Academy Street, Auburn, LACLT.com, 207783-0958. CANCELLATIONS None listed. POSTPONEMENTS None listed. If you are hosting a free community event and would like it added to our calendar, please email your details to mainenews@turnerpublishing.net and include: Date of event; name of event; time of event; venue location; town; contact phone number. Late submissions may not be published. Emailed events are processed faster. If your event has a fee for entry and you would like to advertise your event for $1 a word or to place an ad, email advertising@turnerpublishing.net. Call 207-225-2076 for prepayment options. Events for the Maine News Calendar should be received two weeks before the event in order to be considered for publication. Please refer to our deadline chart at this link for specific publication deadlines: http://www. centralmainetoday.com/pdf/ Deadlines.pdf/.

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balance and safety. • Always consult with your doctor if you have a special condition to see if water exercise is right for you. The following 6 Exercise are fun and easy to do: 1. Water walking and jogging: Take 10 steps forward and 10 steps backwards while pushing your arms and legs through the water. You can also just walk around the entire perimeter of the pool as a warm up. After your walk around just stand in place and start jogging, raising your knees as high as you can and continue for 5

minutes or as long as you can. This is a great warm up and healthy for your heart and lungs and overall cardio conditioning. 2. Water lunges: Take a big giant step forward with your right leg, return and repeat with your left leg. Do this 10 times on each side and then repeat for 3 more sets. This is a great exercise for lower body strength. 3. One leg balance: Bring one knee into your chest while supporting your body with your other leg. Hold for 30 seconds. Repeat this on the other side and continue to do 3 sets. This is great for

balance something we all need and should focus on as we age. 4. Straight leg hip flexor kicks. Hold onto the side of the pool or if in the lake you may want to hold onto your noodle or dock edge. Kick your right leg straight out and up hip high and return. Repeat on the other side for 12 to 20 kicks. This is great for your lower back and abs. This also helps strengthen the muscles supporting your hips. 5. The water is so great for conditioning your arms: simply move your arms back and forth while walking or standing still,

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Spring & Summer SPECTACULAR How to maintain your gas grill Grilling is a wildly popular way to cook meals. According to a 2018 survey from The Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association, 70 percent of adults in the United States owned a grill in 2017, while 80 percent of Canadians could make that same claim. While grill ownership figures have remained relatively steady over the last 20 years, spending on grills has been on the rise and industry-wide revenue is expected to reach $7.2 billion by 2022.

gas grill owners keep their grills looking good on the outside. If your grill has a porcelaincoated lid, use glass cleaner. Stainless steel cleaner can be applied to stainless steel lids. When cleaning a stainless steel grill, use a microfiber towel and buff with the grain instead of against it for the best results.

Such figures illustrate that grills have become increasingly significant investments. The HPBA survey found that gas grills are the most popular type of grill, and adults investing in a new gas grill would be wise to protect such investments by learning how to maintain them. Weber®, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of gas grills, offers the · Don’t overlook the following maintenance tips to gas grill side tables. Many people owners who want their grills to keep love gas grills because the cooking great meals for years to come. side tables provide a great place to place cooking utensils or spices and other special ingredients. Keeping these tables clean can prevent the formation of potentially · Clean the outside of the grill lid. A harmful bacteria and also maintain the appearance of the grill. Use paper towel and some cleaner can help a microfiber towel and stainless steel cleaner, again making sure to buff with the grain, if cleaning a stainless steel side table. Tables made of thermoset plastic can be cleaned using a mild dish detergent and warm water.

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During the fall of 1777, General George Washington’s army was reeling from the crushing defeat it suffered in Pennsylvania. British troops had outmaneuvered Washington and won the Battles of Brandywine and Germantown. The Continental Army needed a haven at which it could get through the winter, and lick its wounds. The Pennsylvania Colony’s legislature ordered it to wait out the frigid season close enough to Philadelphia to keep an eye on the enemy and to be able to prevent a surprise attack in case it should come. Faced with this directive, General Washington led his ragtag troops to Valley Forge, an area of gently rolling meadows 18 miles from Philadelphia. As light snow fell on December 18, about 12,000 of the poorly fed, illequipped troops struggled to the place where they would spend the winter. Before the following spring, 2,000 of the soldiers had died, but a legend of the War of Independence has been born. No battles were fought at Valley Forge. Not a single shot was fired at an enemy. Yet the 3,600-acre setting may be the best-known site

associated with the Revolutionary War. The struggle for survival in the face of hunger, disease and the bitter winter cold dramatically conveys the courage and endurance that characterized the Colonials’ battle for freedom. Today, that story is depicted at Valley Forge National Historical Park in a variety of ways. Weapons, documents and other exhibits set the stage for visitors. A bus ride or self-guided drive through the setting provides a personal introduction to major sites and monuments. Reconstructed earthen embankments mark the lines of defense that General Washington established around the area. Reconstructed log huts serve as reminders of the very basic living quarters in which the soldiers sought refuge. The damp, overcrowded structures were hastily erected as shelters against the bitter winter and they failed to prevent waves of typhus, pneumonia and other diseases from ravaging the ranks. Clothing was inadequate, shoes were hard to come by and much-needed blankets were even more scarce. Copies of correspondence between the men who endured such hardship and their loved ones at home put a human face on the suffering. Most of the cannons at Valley Forge were massed in Artillery Park. There they were stored, repaired and

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A Fife and Drum presentation at Valley Forge Historical National Park nied George Washington’s army there during the winter of 1777. If you go nformation available at the Welcome Center includes Itineraries that follow the same roads along which George Washington’s troops marched, trace major Revolutionary War battles, and explore the history of that fateful winter. Brochures and information about other sites in the surrounding area also are available. For more information call (610) 783-1099 or log onto valleyforge.org.

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Black flies all part of the fishing experience

V. Paul Reynolds Look, most of us who love to fish Maine in early June expect to be swatting a few bugs, right? When I was a lad fishing with Dad, he always lathered me up with that black, foul-smelling Old Woodsman fly dope. I’d complain about the stinky stuff, whine about the buzzing hordes, and he would say, “It’s part of the deal, son; bugs and trout. You can’t

have one without the other.” Over the years, a halo of cigar smoke or a puffing pipeful always made the bugs bearable, at least for me, if not the other person in the bow of the canoe. Generally, the bug situation has never been at the forefront of my fishing memories. There have a been a couple of times, though. Once in a canoe on Little Houston Pond, the black flies were so thick that Diane’s head net was festered with a black cloud. Though they weren’t biting her they were doing a job on her pysche – she admitted it. She toughed it out, however; she overcame, and we boated some

slab-sided brookies. Labrador was a challenge, bug-wise. Worse than the black flies were the big horse flies that the locals call “stouts.” Now they are serious flesh eaters. Ouch! Flying over a remote stretch there in a Beaver, I asked the pilot how you would ever find your way out if the engine quit and he had to put her down. “Wouldn’t matter,” he smirked, The bugs would drive you mad long before anyone located you or you found you way out, eh? As far as June black flies go, this year may go down in history as one of the worst in recent memory. Man, they are bad on the West

Branch of the Penobscot. These “mindless, merciless eating machines,” as Dean MacAdam described them in “Downeast Magazine,” got the best of Diane and me during a recent fishing outing. We came home looking like victims of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. My defense arsenal – cigars, pipe, headnet, Off and Repel — and headwear that makes you look like a terrorist — did not fend off the black horde. They are insidious and relentless this year. According to MacAdam, it’s only the females who bite you. When they latch on, they scissor into your flesh while simultaneously bathing the wound in their

saliva, which keeps the blood flowing and anesthetizes the bite so you have no clue they are there until it’s too late. Although the black fly season in Maine generally winds up by Father’s Day, MacAdam writes that there is, in the Lincoln and Winn area, a multiple generation of black fly species that buzz and bite all summer long. Interestingly enough, a plentitude of black flies is an indicator of clean water. Back in the 1950s, when many of our rivers were polluted with industrial and municipal waste, there were few black flies. If this is the yardstick, the upper reaches of the West

Branch of the Penobscot River is about as pristine as it gets. That’s a good thing — bugs be damned — and may also explain why the fighting, silver warriors we endure the bugs for are the strongest, scrappiest landlocked salmon in Maine. Hand me that bug spray, please. The author is editor of the Northwoods Sporting Journal. He is also a Maine guide and host of a weekly radio program, “Maine Outdoors,” heard at 7 p.m. Sundays on The Voice of Maine News-Talk Network. He has authored three books; online purchase information is available at www.maineoutdoorpublications.net.

‘The Bookey Readings’ will showcase poets July 19 HALLOWELL — The Harlow. 100 Water St., will present poets Elizabeth Potter and Judith Robbins Friday, July 19, at 7 p.m. as part of its ongoing poetry series — The Bookey Readings at The Harlow. Come and experience an evening of excellent spoken word in an art gallery setting. During the reading, visitors can also view the Harlow’s current exhibitions — “Striped, The Summer Members’ Show on view downstairs, and Tom Ferrero’s “The Places in Between” on

view upstairs. Elizabeth Potter is a teacher and poet residing in mid-coast Maine. She is also the coordinator of the Maine College Transitions Program of Lincoln County. Her new collection of poetry — “T’ai Chi of Leaves” — was released by Moon Pie press in September 2016. Her poems have also been widely published in literary journals both locally and nationally, most recently in “On the Issues” magazine and the online edition of “Yankee Magazine.” Elizabeth is a

certified Amherst Writers and Artists workshop leader (amherstwriters.com) and has been leading creative writing workshops for all ages for the past 18 years. Judith Robbins has worked as a waitress, journalist, legal proofreader, grant manager and assistant chaplain at Bates College, and as minister at Sheepscott Community Church before her retirement. Her earliest call, however, was to poetry, which has been an unbroken thread through her life. Her first poem was

published when she was seven, and her first collection of poems, “The North End,” was published by North Country Press when she was 70. North Country also published her second collection, “The Bookbinder’s Wife;” a third, as yet untitled, will be published this summer. All are welcome. Refreshments are served, and a $3 donation to benefit The Harlow is appreciated at the door. For more information about this event, contact Claire Hersom at mamabelle@gwi.net. The

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Gardiner Federal Credit Union announces 2019 scholarship winners GARDINER — Gardiner Federal Credit Union recently announced the recipients of six $500 scholarships to area college students. To be considered, applicants were not required to be members of the credit union, but were required to qualify for membership. They must be beginning, or continuing, their college education in the fall of 2019. There were two short essays to complete.

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cal students, through their personal essays, the news release said. “With so many touching stories and wellwritten essays, it is difficult to choose. The six winners stood out, their stories resonating with committee members.” The winners, along with their family members, staff and board members, will attend a Scholarship Reception in August, where the winners will receive their checks.

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was now on her case, decided to order a second MRI with contrast to make sure the cyst wasn’t cancerous. Instead of only looking at her spine, the radiologist who did the second MRI decided to also take a look at Heidi’s skull. He discovered that she didn’t have a cyst, but a rare condition called Chiari (keyAR-ee) malformation. Her cerebellum, which is the part of the brain that controls balance, coordination and muscle movement, had pushed through the hole at the bottom of her skull. The hole is called the foramen and it’s meant only for the spinal cord. Chiari usually occurs because the part of the skull that holds the cerebellum did not develop properly — it’s either too small or misshapen. It’s primarily congenital but has been known to happen with trauma, although rarely. When the brain extends down into the foramen, the blockage can prevent spinal fluid from circulating as it should between the brain and the spinal canal. The spinal fluid gradually collects where it shouldn’t and causes increased pressure on the brain and spinal cord, which can lead to a variety of symptoms. Heidi’s parents were filled with gratitude that the radiologist decided to look at her spine and her head.”Instead of just having a cyst in her back,” said her mother Lili Fox, “her whole spinal column was fluid filled with one spot that was more swollen. That was the reason the radiologist went beyond. We wrote a letter of thanks because he went way beyond where he was supposed to and we said thank God you took the initiative to do that. Had he not gone up and seen the Chiari then she would

have had a back surgery she didn’t need.” Signs and symptoms of Chiari malformation Signs of Chiari may be present on a prenatal ultrasound, at birth, or as in Heidi’s case, may not show up until adolescence or early adulthood. Some people may never have any symptoms at all and may only discover they have Chiari when tests are done for other reasons. The symptoms that kept Heidi out of her soccer games came on quite suddenly. “Two weeks before we were visiting friends in North Carolina and they did this crazy little YouTube video,” said Lili. “She was running and there was absolutely nothing wrong. Within a two week period, it reached that point. It was crazy fast.” Here is a list of common Chiari signs and symptoms:

• Unsteady gait and problems with balance

• Poor hand coordination • Neck pain • Numbness and tingling in the hands and feet

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pecially with sudden sneezing, coughing or straining

• Tinnitus (ringing/buzzing in the ears

• Weakness • Slow heart rate • Scoliosis (curvature of the spine)

• Sleep apnea Treatment The fact that Heidi had Chiari malformation and not a cyst meant instead of back surgery she needed brain surgery. Not to cure her condition because it isn’t curable, but to prevent things from getting any worse. The neurosurgeon removed a small section of bone in the back of her skull, which gave her brain more room and relieved the pressure from the build-up of spinal fluid. The procedure is called a posterior fossa decompression. He also cut open the covering of her brain (dura mater) and sewed in a patch to provide some additional room. In some cases, a small portion of the spinal column is also removed to allow more room and relieve pressure on the spinal cord. If there is a build-up of fluid in the brain, it may also be necessary to put in a tube called a shunt to drain the excess fluid. Heidi made it through her surgery fine. In fact, her main concern, said her dad, was that she might miss a favorite TV show that night. “As we pulled into the parking garage at Maine Med, Heidi says to us, how long is this surgery supposed to take? And I said, well, two to three hours. And she said, good, because I want to watch The Voice tonight. Fast forward through the surgery and through recovery. The first thing she said when she woke up, I think it was around 5:30, she asked what time it was. We told her and she said, good, wake me up, I want to watch The Voice.” About seven years have passed since Heidi’s diagnosis and surgery. She is now a medical biology student at the University of New England. About to enter her junior year and carrying a full

course load. The surgery was a success, but she still deals with some troublesome after effects and related symptoms. She has nerve damage in her feet and it was also discovered that she had scoliosis — a double s-curve in her back. One specialist told her she needed a rod in her back. Instead, she wore a brace. She was also told that she’d probably never walk normally again. But she and her physical therapist worked tirelessly together for more than four years and today, except for when she’s tired, she walks fine. The most debilitating Chiari symptoms she has to deal with are fatigue and headaches. They prevent her from doing the sports she used to love and sometimes, from doing anything at all. “I get headaches almost daily,” she said, “and when the pressure changes with the weather. What brings them on really bad and really fast is a jarring motion, anything that involves running and jumping. “They start in the back of the head and it’s like if you’re nailing something into a wall. Usually, it spreads and sometimes it’s in one whole half of my head or sometimes it’ll just stay in the back. “Some days I’ll wake up with a headache and I’ll know it’s going to be hard to even get through my classes. Other days I’ll wake up feeling fine and I’ll think I need to get a lot of work done. I don’t know how I’ll feel tomorrow, you know? I try to get my work done as far in advance as I can because I never know.” At the beginning of this story, I said if you were to see her today, it would probably never occur to you that Heidi was anything but well and healthy. Her mother explains why. “It’s because even when she’s not doing well, she of-

ten doesn’t let on. I know that she does not complain. When I say she’s my hero, she is my hero. I know how bad of a debilitating headache she can have or how horrible she’ll feel and she will very rarely say I feel bad.” But the fact that she’s not apt to complain and usually looks fine can mean that many people don’t have a clue what she might be up against. Her closest friends know and are very supportive, but others not so much. Sometimes, even when she tries to explain. “When I tell people what I have they have no idea what it is,” she said. “And it’s just hard when they don’t understand.” “That’s because she looks okay,” said Lili. “She looks normal. You know, it’s really hard on her. She has headaches every day and people want her to go play and they want her to go out partying and she can’t, she can’t. She can make the choice — one day I’m going to dance with my friends or I’m going to run down that hill. And then

she suffers from headaches but if you look at her, you don’t see it.” Heidi decided that instead of staying silent about her Chiari she would become an advocate not only for herself but also for other people with rare, invisible diseases. She also decided to go into the medical field after college. “I want to be able to help people who are in situations similar to mine and experience pain every day but feel misunderstood because their pain might not be obvious to other people. I want to be able to help people who also have conditions that most people haven’t heard of, and be someone who can relate to and help them through their experiences.” Chiari malformation resources You can find a lot more information about Chiari malformation on the Conquer Chiari website. The organization sponsors walk every year, including two in Maine. (https://www.conquerchiari.org/)

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Presidential Scholarships awarded to incoming UMA students AUGUSTA — Presidential Scholarships have been awarded to several students beginning their academic careers at the University of Maine at Augusta this fall. Those students have been recognized for demonstrating outstanding academic achievement in high school.

To be eligible, students must be enrolled full-time in a UMA bachelor’s degree program. A limited number of scholarships are still available for qualified students who enroll by September 2019. “UMA has a long history of providing access to education throughout the state

by allowing students to take courses where they are, offering classes onsite, online, through video conference, Interactive Television, and at UMA Centers.” said UMA President Rebecca Wyke. “With this scholarship we also make a college degree financially accessible.”

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Kennebec Historical Society’s program on ‘Midcoast Maine in World War II’ July 17 AUGUSTA — Peggy Konitzky, author of “Midcoast Maine in World War II,” will talk about what life was like at home during the war years at the next meeting of the Kennebec Historical Society Wednesday, July 17, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at Jewett Hall Auditorium, 46 University Drive. Hear stories and see vivid photographs about how ordi-

nary people took worry about loved ones, rationing, price controls, civilian defense drills, food shortages, blackouts and more in their stride and added new burdens of war work and volunteering to their already busy daily lives. Konitzky is the Historic New England Midcoast Maine site manager. She manages Castle Tucker and the Nickels-Sortwell House

in Wiscasset, the Bowman Estate in Dresden and Marrett House in Standish. She holds a degree in history from Georgetown University School of Foreign Service, a master’s degree in business administration from New York University and a certificate in museum studies from Tufts University. Originally from Glen Ridge, New Jersey, Konitzky has held a number of positions in museum and historic preservation nonprofits in Maine since beginning her second career in 2001. The event is free to the public, but any donations will be appreciated. The presentation will be followed by some light refreshments.

Maine Maritime Museum , BIW Collection photo BIW shipbuilding team, 1942.

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Gardiner Public Library offering summer programs for kids

GARDINER — The Gardiner Public Library will offer several programs for children during the summer months. A summer reading program in the Children’s Room will begin June 17. Those interested in having their children participate are invited to pick up tracking charts and Sea Dogs game vouchers any time after June 10. Completed charts can be returned to the library beginning Aug. 5 in exchange for a free paperback and another prize. “A Seal’s Journey” with Marine Mammals of Maine will be held in the children’s room Tuesday, June 18, from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday Morning Children’s Movies will begin June 19 at 10 a.m. The schedule includes “Boss Baby” June 19; “Bernie the Dolphin” June 26; “Peter Rabbit” July 10; “Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase” July 17; “The Grinch” July 24; “Wonder Park” July 31; “Sherlock Gnomes” Aug. 7; and “Captain Underpants” Aug.

14. There is no admission and the popcorn is free. The “Stuffed Animal Sleepover” encourages children to drop off their stuffed animal in the children’s room anytime Tuesday, Aug. 13. Pick up is Wednesday, Aug.

14, after noon. The stuffed animals will have some fun overnight. For more information on these and any other programs offered by the Gardiner Public Library, 152 Water St., call 207-582-6894.

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These stuffies are ready for the “Stuffed Animal Sleepover” Aug. 13 at the Gardiner Public Library

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BUSINESS PROFILE

The New American Dream

The dream has shifted. It used to be a house, a picket fence, a new car, two healthy kids, job security, and maybe a family trip once or twice per year. Today, younger people are not as interested in buying homes, and they’re starting families later than previous generations. Younger people seem to be more interested in experiences and are more averse to debt, probably due to the debt they already amassed by attending college. Can you blame them? One thing hasn’t changed and probably never will. Whether it’s purchasing a house or a new sports car or traveling to explore new cultures, we are all looking for a certain something from the things we buy or in which we invest. I believe this certain something is a feeling. Think of it this way: People don’t buy cars. They buy performance. They buy luxury. They buy a symbol of success or achievement. They buy the freedom to get out of the house and go somewhere,

quickly. They buy convenience and safety. Similarly, people don’t buy vacations. They buy adventures. They buy discovery. They buy memories. They buy a stress-free environment. They buy excitement and joy. In reality, we buy

of the purchase or investment will align with the way I want to feel? When you invest, in what form do you hope to earn a return? Is the return in the form of more money, an object or experience that money can buy, or is it a feeling that you seek? At JMA, we believe in the value of experiences as well as the value of a dollar. Here is what I promise: When you ask yourself the right questions about what to do with your money, you increase the probability that the results you seek align with the results you experience.

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is no charge to apply for the any-deer permit lottery. The drawing will be held Friday, Sept. 6, and results will be posted on the department’s website. Learn more about the any-deer permit lottery at: maine.gov/ifw/hunting-trapping/any-deerpermit.html.

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Bowl for Kids’ Sake raises more than $70,000 OAKLAND — More than 75 teams came out to Bowl for Kids’ Sake May 9-16 in Hallowell and Skowhegan to support local youth mentoring programs in Kennebec and Somerset counties. The annual event, sponsored by Hannaford Supermarkets and Camden National Bank, raised more than $70,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid-

Maine. Proceeds from Bowl for Kids’ Sake will directly support the agency’s school, site and community-based, 1-to-1 mentoring programs that serve more than 260 children facing adversity in the Kennebec Valley. The local bowling fundraiser is among four regional Bowl for Kids’ Sake. Others are in the Midcoast, Androscoggin County and Penob-

scot County. The event is Big Brothers Big Sisters’ largest annual fundraising effort, expected to raise $260,000 to support 700 children in coastal, eastern and central Maine. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid-Maine’s Executive Director Gwendolyn Hudson said money raised at Bowl for Kids’ Sake is critical in the agency’s work to create and support strong

Little Sister Katie Maxwell takes her turn at Bowl for Kids’ Sake to help raise money to support matches like hers with Big Sister Heather Priest. BBBS of Mid-Maine’s largest fundraising event, held in Kennebec and Somerset counties, raised $70,000 for local youth mentoring programs.

and enduring relationships between kids facing adversity (Littles) and their teen and adult mentors (Bigs). “We are very grateful for the generosity of our sponsors, volunteers and the many teams who came out to support local kids through Bowl for Kids’ Sake,” Hudson said. “When you support Big Brothers Big Sisters, you help clear the path to a child’s greatest possible future. We couldn’t do it with-

out our community.” Bowl for Kids’ Sake helps fund local site and schoolbased programs pairing kids with high school mentors from Skowhegan, Messalonskee, Waterville, Winslow, Lawrence, Cony and Gardiner high schools. The program also supports community-based matches between children and adults throughout Kennebec and Somerset counties. The top fundraisers were:

INDIVIDUAL FUNDRAISERS & SINGLE TEAMS: Nate Cotnoir - $1,030.36 (team total $2,000.16); Terry Spenard-Church - $1,124 (team total $1,164.80); Kate Weymouth - $655 (team total $766.66). FUNDRAISING BUSINESSES (Multiple Teams): Hannaford Supermarkets$11,443.32; New Balance $8,923.96; Camden National Bank - $5,559.42.

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Camden National Bank employees Amanda Stanford, Donna York, Leanne Compton and Sarah Golden came out to Bowl for Kids’ Sake at Sparetime Recreation Center in Hallowell in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid-Maine. Teams from Camden National Bank and Hannaford Supermarkets, presenting sponsors of the event, and New Balance, were among the top fundraising teams.

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