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GORHAM - “What is a vape?” “Wasn’t there a flavor ban?” “How much of a health risk is this for my teen?” From the comfort of home, participants will learn the basics of what is an Electronic Nicotine Delivery System (“ENDS” or “vape”), the public health risks they pose to young people, the recent law changes around flavored products, and more, starting 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, via Zoom. Construction vehicles began removing the parking area at the entrance to the Central Maine Medical Center com- There will also be a Q&A opportuni- plex in Lewiston last week to make way for a new Cancer Care Center that is expected to be completed by 2022. ty for Val Johnstone, Cumberland Coun- The facility will provide a broad range of care and services for cancer patients in a single location. (Tsukroff ty’s District Tobacco Prevention Partner. photo) Register online at www.baxterlibrary.org under events. Once you have registered, a Zoom link for the program will be sent to Democrats and Republicans appoint leaders to legislature the email address you provide. From Maine Legislature lief,” said Sen. Jackson. “I know Mainers er by AARP and has been recognized by QuitLink are worried right now but the one thing the Maine Ambulance Association for his Quitting Conversations: Accessing AUGUSTA — On Thursday, the they shouldn’t worry about or whether or steadfast support of rural ambulance ser- the Maine QuitLink Maine Senate Democratic Caucus unan- not their elected officials have their backs. vices. Thursday, November 19, 6 pm via imously re-elected Sen. Troy Jackson, It’s time to put the partisan rancor and ug- “Mainers are putting their faith and Zoom. D-Allagash, Sen. Nate Libby, D-Lewis- liness of the election behind us, heal old trust in us during an unprecedented time, Join us as we discuss tobacco depen- ton, and Sen. Eloise Vitelli, D-Arrowsic, wounds and come together not as Demo- and we must do all we can to rise to this dence, how to support tobacco users look- to serve in leadership roles for the 130th crats, Republicans and Independents but as challenge,” said Sen. Libby. “Maine’s ing to quit, and the free resources that are Maine Legislature. members of the 130th Maine Legislature to legislators have our work cut out for us, available to Mainers. Although Sen. Jackson’s candidacy rebuild our state.” but I know my colleagues and I are up to With tobacco use continuing to be the for Senate President received unanimous Sen. Jackson is a fifth-generation log- the task. Mainers have never been afraid leading cause of preventable disease and support from the Senate Democratic Cau- ger from Allagash, who entered the Leg- of hard work, and they expect the same death in the world, 7 out of 10 smokers re- cus, an official vote will be taken by the en- islature as a champion for Maine workers from their elected leaders. I’m dedicated port wanting to quit. But what resources do tire Senate on Dec. 2 when the Legislature and families. He has sponsored legislation to working collaboratively to help Maine they have? And how do they get connect- convenes for swearing-in day. to give loggers and wood haulers a fair face our current crises head-on and chart a ed? In this program, attendees will learn “Now, more than ever, Maine people shake and to create good-paying jobs in path to economic recovery.” about tobacco dependence, the Maine are counting on us to help them survive Aroostook County. Throughout his ten- Sen. Libby has represented Maine’s QuitLink and how to use it, and how to this pandemic, rebuild our economy and ure, he has emerged as a fierce advocate second-largest city for eight years in the engage individuals in conversation about rebuild their lives. It’s a daunting task but for health care, spearheading legislation Maine Legislature, for two years in the their tobacco use. I’ve never been known to back down from to protect Mainers with preexisting condi- House of Representatives and six years in The Maine QuitLink is free, confi- a challenge or give up fighting for what’s tions, rein in the cost of prescription drug the Maine Senate. Throughout his tenure in dential, and evidence-based. It offers both right whether it’s standing up for the basic prices, fund rural hospital and ambulance the Legislature, he has focused his efforts tobacco counseling and Nicotine Replace- dignity of Maine workers, taking on ‘Big services, and hold “Big Pharma” account- See Leaders, page 11 See E.N.D.S., page 11 Pharma’ or delivering on property tax re- able. He was named a 2019 Rx Price Fight- Follow us on facebook! Indoor AND outdoor dining! Don’t miss our weekly giveaways! Junction Bowl American pub-style food and drinks. Curbside pickup 7 days a week.

Mon-ThurMon-Thur noon-10pm 3pm-10pm • Fri-Sat • Fri-Sun noon-11pm 11am-10pm • Sun 11am-9pm Page 2 Thursday, November 12, 2020 Newsmakers, Names & Faces Ross wins Holocaust New art exhibit at CMCC Center award hood, coming from three generations of artists known for the From HHRC in Maine through the Maine scenes they Portland branch and have painted for over a AUGUSTA - The one located in the century. Her artwork is Holocaust and Hu- Maine State Prison. influenced by the Pine man Rights Center of She has founded sever- Tree State and its four Maine announced that al nonprofit organiza- seasons. “If an artist is Rep. Rachel Talbot tions, including Maine patient, Maine offers Ross is the 2020 win- Black Community painting opportunities ner of the Gerda Haas Development, Inc., beyond expectations.” Award for Excellence Maine Freedom Trails, The owner of in Human Rights and and the Martin Luther GreenWood Gallery Leadership. King, Jr. Fellows pro- and the former AP The award, named gram. She chaired the Graphics, she is a reg- for Holocaust survi- Maine State Advisory istered State of Maine vor and founder of the Committee to the U.S. fine art artist who has HHRC, Gerda Haas, Commission on Civ- lived in Maine all of recognizes significant il Rights for several her life. A portrait art- achievement as a hu- years, and serves on ist as well as a still life man rights leader or several boards that ad- and nature painter, she educator. vance civil and human gives private and group “Rep. Talbot Ross rights. instruction at her home has been a trailblazer “The urgency of and has taught for a for human rights, lead- now demands that we number of years at Se- ing significant reforms confront the hard truths nior College. in the Maine Legisla- of our shared history,” Pelletier is a feature over the last four said Rep. Talbot Ross. tured artist for a sec- years,” said Shenna “I am humbled and ond time at CMMC. Bellows, HHRC Exec- honored to carry forth Her work has also utive Director. “She Gerda Haas’ legacy of been shown at the Har- is a powerful voice human rights educa- low Gallery in Hallow- for people who are tion and leadership.” ell. A past exhibiter at marginalized and un- Rep. Talbot Ross the Portland and Gar- der-served, and she will receive the Ger- Guardians of the New, a watercolor on water color paper by Anita Poulin, on display diner Art Walks, her has made Maine a saf- da Haas Award at at Central Maine Medical Center as part of the rotating art gallery presented by the art has been in local art er and more just place the online virtual an- Women’s Hospital Association. (Image courtesy of WHA) galleries in Hallowell for all.” nual meeting of the and Gardiner and was First elected to Holocaust and Hu- From WHA accepted this year at the Maine Legislature man Rights Center of Central Maine Medi- Wendy Pelletier for the Boothbay Harbor in 2016, Rep. Tal- Maine, which will start LEWISTON - The cal Center in Lewiston the month of Novem- Artisans CO-OP. An bot Ross has shaped at 7 p.m. Dec. 9. Tick- Woman’s Hospital As- is proud to display the ber. artist for over 30 years, critical conversations ets are free and avail- sociation (WHA) Ro- paintings of Maine art- Poulin has been her current medium of about equity in the ar- able online at www. tating Art Gallery at ists Anita F Poulin and painting since child- choice is acrylic and eas of criminal justice, hhrcmaine.org. resin, working com- education, health and Previous award pletely free form with- human services and winners include Rich- out the use of paint housing. Rep. Talbot ard Blanco, Chris- brushes. Her work also Ross sponsored suc- topher Myers Asch, includes functional cessful legislation to Pious Ali, ILAP, Tim art including serving create Maine’s Perma- Wilson and the late trays, cutting boards, nent Commission on Betsy Parsons. glassware and furni- the Status of Racial, Gerda Haas, a ture. Indigenous and Maine founder of the Ho- The works on dis- Tribal Populations and locaust and Human play may be purchased secured passage of a Rights Center of through the WHA Gift landmark bill expand- Maine, has inspired Shop located adjacent ing tribal authority many with her passion to the main lobby at over domestic violence for human rights ed- Image of Waves, a painting by Wendy Pelletier, on display at Central Maine Medical Central Maine Medical against women. ucation. A Holocaust Center during November as part of the rotating art gallery presented by the Wom- Center. A percentage Prior to her time survivor originally en’s Hospital Association. 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Roger Charest (Photo courtesy of BGCSM) Mohamed Awale (Photo courtesy of BGCSM) Dorcas Ngaliema (Photo courtesy of BGCSM)

From BGCSM Maine Red Claws and Chair of larger diversity, equi- this month. They are: ciate degree in Political Sci- John Gaudet, President of of BGCSM Governance ty, and inclusion plan at Roger Charest attend- ence. She is attending USM J. Gaudet Associates, and PORTLAND—Boys Committee. BGCSM. The organization ed the Auburn/Lewiston with a focus on social jus- Brianna DiDonato, Special & Girls Clubs of South- The young alumni is committed to accelerat- Boys & Girls Club. He grad- tice and hopes to go to law Education Teacher at Spur- ern Maine (BGCSM) has will be full members of the ing this work by providing uated from USM in 2017 school to work in immigra- wink Glickman Academy launched a new diversity, BGCSM board of directors, a forum for Club members with a BA in applied math. tion law. and President of BGCSM equity, and inclusion pro- with all the rights, privi- to express their views, con- He is working as a Store “We are so excit- Alumni Association. gram, beginning with the leges, and responsibilities cerns, and questions; em- Manager for Hannaford. ed to welcome our recent For more than 100 election of three new board afforded to all board mem- bedding social justice cur- Mohamed Awale - at- BGCSM alumni onto our years, Boys & Girls Clubs members who are recent bers. Board positions will riculum into all elements tended the Portland Boys Board. They will bring a of Southern Maine has pro- alumni of BGCSM. be held for three years, and of BGCSM programming; & Girls Club. He received fresh perspective and voice vided youth development “We believe this pro- BGCSM will add one new assessing the organization- a Promise Scholarship to to the table and help ensure programs for children ages gram will create learnings alumni seat each year goal culture; training staff; attend the University of that BGSCM continues to 6-18. Our Clubhouses are for our Board and staff, pro- ing forward. Support for the and intentionally partnering Southern Maine and gradu- support the next generation safe places to learn, have vide opportunities for our new board members will in- with the community to ad- ated with a degree in Polit- of members on their path to fun, and develop skills and young alumni to develop clude facilitated workshops vance racial equity and so- ical Science. He works for productive, healthy, and suc- interests that last a lifetime. skills that will position them on board governance, lead- cial justice efforts. Progressive Insurance and cessful futures,” said Brian For more information visit for further success, and ership, board fundamentals, The BGCSM board hopes to one day pursue a Elowe, CEO of BGCSM. bgcmaine.org. The BGCSM serve as a training ground financial oversight, inclu- of directors unanimously career in performance art. Also elected to the has offices at 277 Cumber- for future board engage- sion, fundraising, and more. endorsed the program and Dorcas Ngaliema at- board are new members land Ave in Portland. ment at other agencies in The Young Alumni/ elected the inaugural group tended the Portland Boys & our community,” says Da- Cultural Inclusion Board of young alumni directors Girls Club. She graduated juan Eubanks, President of Program is one component at its annual meeting earlier from SMCC with an Asso- Hiring Bonuses for full time Residential Care Aide/PSS and full time CRMA. Follow us on Blanchard’s Cash Fuel Also hiring for Housekeeping Aide. Inquire at 207-353-4318 facebook! #2 Heating Oil and K-1 Don’t miss our or apply online at Indeed.com Off Road Diesel (Dyed) weekly giveaways! The Lamp Memory Care in Lisbon, ME On Road Diesel (Clear) Propane THE Basement, Attic, Garage & Apartment Cleanouts 225-3588 Boat, Vehicle & 3 Conant Road, Turner JUNK Camper (on the Auburn/Turner Line) REMOVAL Don’t Shiver...We Deliver! www.blanchardscashfuel.com (207) 450-5858 • www.thedumpguy.com Fully Insured Gorham WEEKLY

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From CCAC in the region respond- ed to the COVID-19 BATH - The pandemic and other Chocolate Church Arts challenges of 2020, Center is publishing a and found catharsis book containing over through the act of cre- one hundred submis- ation. sions of work from The book con- professional and am- tains submissions of ateur creators from various art styles from across Maine and be- professional artists and yond. musicians, including From Home in Lady Lamb, Schooner Bunny Slippers: Cre- Fare, Renuka O’Con- ations from a Com- nell, Denis Boudreau, ‘Black Lives Matter, Black Arts Matter’ is a sculpture by Wren Pearson Davis that is included in the book From munity in the Weirdest comedian Johnny Ater, Home in Bunny Slippers from the Chocolate Church Arts Center in Bath. (Photo courtesy of CCAC) Year Ever reflects the as well as amateur ways in which people creators, community groups, high school ing event at 1 p.m. that outlet during difficult students, higher edu- day, which will take times. All proceeds cation programs, and place outside, with four from purchases of the more. Throughout its people allowed into book go to support- pages, readers will the gallery at a time to ing the mission of the find paintings, poetry, view the work. Masks Chocolate Church essays, short stories, or other face cover- Arts Center – support- photography, and pup- ings will be required. ing and fostering the pet shows. QR codes Copies of From Home arts in its community, direct purchasers to in Bunny Slippers, as and preserving and view multimedia con- well as many of the protecting its home, tent on a dedicated pieces featured in the the former Central webpage, which in- book, will be available Church, built in 1847. cludes original songs, for purchase. Light Preorders of the music videos, comedy refreshments will be book, which will be skits, and more. served outside. in print by mid-No- Work featured in From Home in vember are available the book will be dis- Bunny Slippers is a at https://bit.ly/35b- played at an accom- testament to the resil- pnYx or by calling the panying show in the ience and creativity of CCAC office at 207- CCAC gallery at 804 a community coming 442-8455. Washington Street in to terms with a bizarre More informa- Bath, opening on Sat- time, and speaks to tion on the project is urday, Nov. 21. There the ways in which arts available at the CCAC will be a gallery open- of all sorts provide an website.

SNOWMOBILE GEAR Live from the Hive by Lady Lamb, an artist featured in the book From Home in Bunny Slippers, available through the Chocolate Church Arts Center in Bath. (Aimsel Pointi photo)

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Videos show interior of Victoria Mansion From Victoria Mansion share them with the pub- and light fixtures has been were mounted on the pier coordinated and guided by sion’s history – particularly lic on our web site. Two dominant in our news. As mirrors at each end of the Mansion Docent Charisse the lives of those who lived PORTLAND - As episodes – the Reception we near the end of the grant room and the mirror above Gendron and Executive here – were identified as anyone who has toured Room and the Dining period, the completion of the fireplace. The originals Director Tom Johnson, are worthy of further research Victoria Mansion, 109 Room - have been complet- this work is rapidly com- were lost in the period of following research avenues to more fully detail. Danforth St., Portland, can ed, with more to come. ing to fruition. And like uncertainty of the Man- into lesser-known aspects Some of the topics tell you, each room is a vi- Have you ever won- our previous room conser- sion’s survival in 1939- of the Mansion and its oc- being investigated are the sual feast. dered what is behind the vation projects, the results 1940, but evidence for their cupants. lives of Ruggles and Olive There is so much to closed paired doors at are nothing short of spec- replacements exist in his- Research conduct- Morse in the 1840s and take in that the fineness the left rear of the Dining tacular. A shroud of one toric photographs and some ed between 1940 and the 1850s before they built the of its details and their ori- Room? Breda shows us and hundred and sixty years of surviving elements. When 1980s provided a ground- Mansion, and Ruggles’ rel- gins can oft-times be over- talks about the space and its atmospheric grime and dust all of this is complete, the work for the burst of infor- atively meteoric rise in the whelmed by the sheer gran- function. Close up furniture have been removed, re- original Templeton chenille mation and documentation hotel business from Bos- diosity of the spaces. details reveal the mastery of vealing a sophisticated and carpet will once again go performed by former Cura- ton’s Tremont House and While the mansion Gustave Herter’s workshop nuanced scheme of French down on the floor and the tor Arlene Palmer Schwind New York’s Astor House to has been closed to the pub- that produced them specifi- greys, tans, and whites. Herter-designed furniture between 1984 and 2018. his hotels in New Orleans, lic during the COVID-19 cally for these spaces. Col- These are highlighted with and decorative arts will Schwind’s scholarly work along with his involvement pandemic, the Mansion’s orful details of the freshly bright bursts of colors in be returned to their accus- provided the firm foot- in private clubs, particu- Docent Committee and do- conserved wall and ceiling painted floral garlands and tomed places, again re- ing for recognition of the larly in New Orleans. One cent narrator Breda White decorations by Italian artist a red diapered ground on storing the impression that Mansion on a national and of the interesting facts that have used the opportunity Giuseppe Guidicini show the ceiling, and gives us a visitors would have experi- international stage as a cul- has re-emerged is that he of the quiet in the Mansion his work in ways not possi- renewed appreciation of the enced in 1860. tural resource of singular was one of the founders, to begin the production of ble on general tours. freshness and vitality of the RESEARCH importance. She authored in 1872, of the elite Krewe in-depth video tours of each PROGRESS IN original decoration that had ROUNDTABLE the guidebook A guide to Rex that parades during room, focusing on design THE PARLOR been obscured for decades. Our Docent Commit- Victoria Mansion, the first Mardi Gras celebrations in sources and seldom-seen For those of you who tee has been busy the past publication on the Mansion the city and survives to this details and back stories. have followed Mansion The last work remain- few months (see story on to share fully-documented day. Originally conceived news for the last couple of ing to be done is the clean- our current video produc- facts of the Mansion’s his- HOLIDAY SHOP- as internal training aids years, the Save America’s ing of the great original tions, above) with a num- tory. Yet that forty-eight PING for the docents, they have Treasures grant-funded fire-gilt Rococo gasolier ber of interesting projects, page book is based on vo- While the Carriage proved so fascinating that conservation of the Parlors and replication of the arms including instituting a read- luminous files of deeper House physical location of the decision was made to walls, ceilings, mirrors, of six missing sconces that ing group and launching research now kept in our our Museum Shop is now a docent-based research archives, and it is here that closed to the general public, group. 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THOMASTON - Thomaston Place Auction Galleries has assembled a large and incredibly di- verse catalog of important art and rarities for its last major sale of 2020 on Nov. 12, 13, 14 & 15 at 11 a.m. each day. Timed just ahead of the Holiday season, the four-day auction will be the perfect venue for a gath- ering of one-of-kind gifts, unusual decorative treasures, or new acquisitions for collections. Out of an abundance Bronze depicting three girls with um- Standing male ancestral shrine of caution in light of the brella by Dmitri Chiparus (Romania/ from the Ibo/Igbo Peoples, Ni- COVID-19 pandemic, the France, 1886-1947). (Photo courtesy geria. (Photo courtesy of Thom- sale will be conducted as a of Thomaston Place) aston Place) live virtual sale, with telephone, absentee and inter- “Woman with Banga” by Fernando Cueto Amor- net bidding. solo (Philippines, 1892-1972) (Photo courtesy of Each day will have Thomaston Place) particular emphasis. Thurs- day, November 12 will be a collector’s auction, offer- sale. Victor Aarne; a rare 18th ing decoys, model trains, The sculpture catego- Century Quebec country portrait miniatures, rifles, ry will be led by a cast and painted diamond point cup- fishing items iron banks, patinated bronze maquette, board; a Roman 2nd – 3rd and Asian antiques. “Armless Seated Figure”, Century AD stone sculp- On Friday, Nov. 13 by Henry Spencer Moore ture depicting the head of a the emphasis will be on (UK, 1898-1986), an im- patrician lady wearing the tribal arts, including a di- portant German Renais- Crown of Athena; an early verse array of African and sance carved walnut figure 20th Century carved car- Eskimo artifacts. of Christ the Redeemer at- ousel horse by D.C. Muller The auction Saturday, tributed to Tilman Riemen- Brothers, Philadelphia; a Nov. 14 will feature early schneider (c. 1460-1531), circa 1870 Minton majolica 1947 Ford Woody Model 79A station wagon. (Photo courtesy of Thomas- paintings and fine antiques. and a bronze by Dmitri four-tier revolving oyster ton Place) And on Sunday, Nov. Chiparus (Romania/France, server; and several lots of 15, the focus will be on 1886-1947) depicting three lighting and glass by Tiffa- 19th & 20th Century dec- little girls with an umbrella. ny Studios. orative arts and estate jew- Many important 19th The sale will also of- elry. Century pieces in the Af- fer interesting selections of Touring Clover has Thomaston Place rican collection come with estate jewelry and watches, owner and auctioneer Kaja historic provenance, most early Scandinavian furni- Veilleux said: “We’re hop- recently from the Walk- ture, Russian icons, fine never been easier! ing this sale will be enjoy- er Foundation. These in- oriental carpets, custom able for all and offer buy- clude: a carved standing and modern design furni- ers some fun at the end of male ancestral shrine from ture, art pottery, and folk an otherwise challenging the Ibo/Igbo Peoples, Nige- art & marine items. year.” ria; a Songye people carved A complete, full col- The painting selection and ornamented “Bishim- or catalog, with detailed will feature: a 1943 work ba” fertility figure from descriptions and photo- by Fernando Cueto Am- the Democratic Republic graphs, is available, and orsolo (Philippines, 1892- of Congo (formerly Zaire); all lots can be viewed at 1972) titled “Woman with and two Baule bronze an- Thomaston Place Auction Banga”; a New England cestral bronze figures -de Galleries’ website, www. woods scene by Albert picting a king and queen thomastonauction.com. Bierstadt (NY/CA/MA/ from the Ivory Coast. Telephone, absentee, and KS, Germany, 1830-1902); A 100-lot single own- online bidding on three in- Alfred Thompson Brich- er collection of Eskimo arti- ternet platforms will allow er’s (NY/NH, 1837-1908) facts will be led by a North- multiple bidding options. “Noon at Point Judith ern Quebec Inuit sculpture Please visit Thomas Place (Rhode Island)”; “Beach of walrus tusks with intri- website or call 1-207-354- at Cliffside, Nantucket” by cate figural scrimshaw dec- 8141 for more information. Frank Swift Chase (MA, oration mounted in a green Thomaston Place Auc- Call for your own virtual tour and learn 1886-1958); and “Kanha soapstone base centered by tion Galleries is Maine’s how Clover can help you navigate all Sunset”, depicting a tiger a carved walrus, and an an- premier international auc- and four deer, by Dahlov cient Yup’ik shaman’s pot- tion company located on types of senior living options Ipcar (ME/VT, 1917-2017). tery bowl. Also among the U.S. Route 1 in Thomaston. There will also be Native American items will Thomaston Place is a leader works by: Joseph Goodhue be a rare circa 1900 poly- in discovering Maine’s an- Call Donna Rousseau (207) 784-3573 Chandler (MA/NY, 1813- chrome painted and carved tique and fine art treasures 1884), Francois Gilot (NY/ Northwest mask, probably by offering Free Appraisals Senior Living Center offering nursing, rehabilitation, CA/France, 1921-), Gus- Tlingit, that descended in a each Tuesday at the gallery, tave Courbet (France/Swit- mid-coast Maine family. creating fundraiser events memory care services, assisted and independent Living zerland, 1819-1877), Kar- Other auction high- for civic and charitable or- el Christiaan Appel (NY/ lights will include: a 1947 ganizations, and providing France/Italy/Switzerland, Ford Woody Model 79A house call appraisal ser- 1921-2006), and Brian Super Deluxe station wag- vices. Their expertise in Coole (UK, 1939- ). A rare on; a circa 1920 Old Town researching and marketing Clover Health Care etching by James Abbott Canoe 48” long store dis- antiques and fine art has 440 Minot Avenue • Auburn, Maine McNeill Whistler (MA/ play, a perfect replica of earned Thomaston Place UK/France, 1834-1903) full-size canoe; a Faberge the respect of buyers, col- www.cloverhealthcaremaine.com titled “The Little Lagoon” silver and guilloche enamel lectors and experts world- will also be included in the frame by workmaster Johan wide. Page 10 Thursday, November 12, 2020 Guest Column A virtual history of Deer Season in Home Country Cobbessee waterway and appreciate what is By Slim Randles man, he turned to the there. And if what isn’t technology of hunting there happens to be a Old Jasper Blan- and wanted to learn deer, well, that’s all kenship went out to about the newest giz- right, too. hunt deer the other day, mo that would make Venison isn’t get- the same way he’s done you quiet, make you ting any easier to pack for decades now. Deer invisible, make you ir- back to camp after all season has changed resistible to deer. these many seasons, a lot for Jasper over But things are either. But there is the many years he’s different these days. something in the hunt, been at it. As a kid, he Oh, Jasper still enjoys something in being al- couldn’t wait until he going through all the lowed to silently stalk was old enough to get outdoor magazines the nameless essence a license, because he and orders catalogs, of fall, something in wanted to bring a buck and each year he buys moving in near invis- home to show his fam- some new gizmo that ibility. There is some- ily. Not just any buck, guarantees to bring thing. either, but a big one. home the meat. But he Sometimes it’s As a young man, just chuckles at them, just nice to go out there he wanted to see how even as he orders and see what happens. many hunting sea- them. Hunting, to him, This column cour- sons he could have in means a reattachment tesy of The Backpock- one year: duck, goose, to nature, a return to his et Guide to Hunting quail, pheasant, deer, roots. It is a time to see Elk, by Slim Randle. about anything that if his personal skills Practical advice from moved. are still adequate. It is a registered guide, at As a middle-aged also a time to sit on a www.amazon.com. ridge and look around Guest Column Overcome the cycle of worry

By Stan Popovich would be better able to habit of surrounding handle these situations Do you ever get myself with support- in the future. stuck in the vicious ive people who under- 6. I did not make cycle of worry and stood what I was going excuses: With a lot of fear in your life? As a through. This really practice, I became very published author of a helped me out when I good at dealing with managing fear book, I was really struggling my fears and anxieties. struggled with fear and with my anxieties and I realized that the an- Steve Brooke of Upstream will present a virtual history of the Cobbossee waterway anxiety for over 20 stresses. swers to my problems on Nov. 17. (Photo courtesy of Bailey Library) years. 4. I learned how were out there, how- Here is a brief to manage my fear- ever it was up to me to From Bailey Library long series celebrat- Kennebec River and summary of what I did ful thoughts: The key find those techniques ing Maine’s bicen- upper Merrymeeting to overcome the cycle in overcoming the that would get rid of WINTHROP – tennial that explores Bay, the Cobbossee of worry, fear and anx- cycle of worry and my fears and anxieties. The Bailey Library in outdoor recreation in watershed includes iety in my life. fear is overcoming Making excuses would Winthrop will virtual- Maine. the communities of 1. I got advice your fearful thoughts. not improve on my sit- ly host environmen- Attend via Zoom Gardiner, West Gar- from the profession- Whenever I would get uation. talist Steve Brooke of by visiting bailey- diner, Litchfield, als: The first thing I a negative and fear- 7. I made the Upstream, a Gardiner library.org/athome Richmond, Winthrop, did was to talk to var- ful thought, I would choice to get bet- nonprofit working to and navigating to the Manchester, Mon- ious counselors, since challenge that thought ter: You have to make return river herring to “Virtual Events” tab. mouth, Readfield and they know how to deal with positive state- the effort to find the the Cobbossee water- For help attend- Hallowell. with fear and anxiety. ments and realistic answers to overcome shed, at 6:30 p.m. on ing, email director It contains 20 Whenever I talked to thinking. I also made it your situation. It will Tuesday, Nov. 17. Richard Fortin at square miles of lakes the counselors, I would a habit to focus on the not always be easy, but The event is the rfortin@baileylibrary. and ponds. bring a notebook and facts of my current sit- you can overcome the final part of a - year org. Brooke served take notes so I would uation and not on my cycle of fear and wor- Those who attend as project coordi- not forget the advice negative thoughts. ry with hard work and will take part in an nator of the Kenne- that was given to me. 5. I was per- a willingness to learn Holocaust interactive slideshow bec Coalition during 2. I became an ex- sistent: There were from your every day Continued from page 2 presentation to learn the decommission- pert on dealing with times I felt like giving experiences. The key up because my fears da worked for many the history of the Cob- ing and removal of fear and anxiety: I did is not to give up. bossee waterway and the Edwards Dam in everything possible and anxieties were so Stan Popovich is years as the librarian powerful and I didn’t at Bates College. In what is happening to- Augusta on Maine’s to learn as much as I the author of the pop- day to secure fish pas- Kennebec River. Af- could in how to deal know what to do. I ular managing fear the late 1970s, Gover- worried about what nor Longley appoint- sage for its watershed. ter retiring from the with my fears and anx- book, “A Layman’s Dammed at its Maine State Planning ieties. I talked to pro- would happen and that Guide To Managing ed Gerda to the State just made my fears that School Board of Ed- head-of-tide in 1761, Office, he began work fessionals, read books, Fear”. For more in- Cobbossee Stream with Upstream, an or- joined support groups, much stronger. During formation about his ucation. While serv- those times, I would ing on the board, she is one of the largest ganization that works and learned from my book and to get some coastal watersheds in to save Cobbossee experiences. consult with a profes- free mental health ad- learned that students sional and I made it a weren’t being taught Maine that is still im- Stream’s environment 3. I surrounded vice, visit his website passible to native mi- and the fish that live myself with helpful point to learn from my at https://managing- about the Holocaust in experiences so that I Maine schools. Ger- gratory fish. and travel there. people: I made it a fear.com/blog da not only identified A tributary of the a critical educational void, she took action to rectify it. The Ho- Send all items for JRG & Sons locaust and Human Roofing & Construction Rights Center wel- Names & Faces Fully Insured comes the opportunity to annually recognize to the editor. and honor individuals (207) 576-3319 who, like Gerda Haas, Deadline is have demonstrated excellence and initiative John Grenier in human rights educa- Friday by five pm. tion and leadership. [email protected] Thursday, November 12, 2020 Page 11 weather this storm better advocate for prescription “I am grateful to re- Leaders than many other states. I drug price transparency, ceive the support of House Shubert joins St. Continued from page 1 have every confidence that workforce training, reliable Republicans following our on improving public educa- Maine will continue to lead high-speed internet access, strong showing on elec- Mary’s Health System tion, investing in career and the way.” energy independence, and tion day,” said House Re- technical education, sup- Sen. Vitelli has ded- retirement savings ac- publican Leader Kathleen specializes in arthroscopy porting community rede- icated her life to support- counts. Dillingham. “By sending of the shoulder and knee, velopment, and advocating ing Maine workers and The leadership team eleven more Republicans and shoulder replacement for student debt relief. He small businesses, promot- was selected by the incom- to Augusta, voters sent a surgery. also has pushed for policies ing entrepreneurship and ing Maine Senate Demo- strong message that they Dr. Shubert is a mem- that promote responsible connecting Mainers with cratic Caucus. Lawmakers expect House Republicans ber of the American Shoul- spending and good gov- quality, good-paying jobs. will be sworn in for the to be included in decisions der and Elbow Society ernment. Previously, Sen. She recently retired after 130th Maine Legislature on that affect their lives. The and serves on the Editorial Libby has served on the 38 years with New Ven- Dec. 2. infusion of new energy and Board for the internation- Legislature’s Government tures Maine, a statewide HOUSE REPUBLI- expertise they bring to our al orthopedic journal, Ar- Oversight Committee and organization that helps CAN LEADERS caucus will be particularly throscopy. She is a physi- Taxation Committee. Maine people achieve their The Maine House Re- helpful as we try to address cian for the US Ski Team “Maine is facing ex- career, financial, and small publican caucus re-elected the $1.4 billion revenue and has taught at national traordinary challenges, business goals. In 2006, the Rep. Kathleen Dillingham shortfall projected over the courses as well as earning and the legislative session Maine Small Business Ad- (R-Oxford) to serve as their next three years.” Sarah Shubert, MD, recent- multiple publications in or- ahead of us will be unlike ministration presented Sen. leader during a meeting last Newly elected Assis- ly joined St. Mary’s Health thopedics. any other. But I have no Vitelli with the McGillicud- week in Augusta.Rep. Joel tant Republican Leader Joel System’s Portland Orthope- For more informa- doubt that our core values dy Award for Entrepreneur- Stetkis (R-Canaan) was Stetkis praised the team ef- dic Practice as a sports med- tion about St. Mary’s Or- of respect, hard work and ial Excellence for her work elected Assistant Republi- fort that led to last week’s icine surgeon. (Photo courte- thopedics, visit www.st- frugality will continue to with New Ventures. She is can Leader. election results. “House sy of St. Mary’s) marysortho.com. see us through,” said Sen. also a 1995 inductee into Dillingham’s re-elec- Republicans are unified in St. Mary’s Health Vitelli. “Mainers are look- the Maine Women’s Hall tion comes after a strong their desire to play a larg- From St. Mary’s System, a member of Cove- ing to their newly elected of Fame and a 1986 co-re- showing by Maine House er role in the policies and nant Health, was founded in leaders to do the hard work cipient of the Maine Small Republicans in a difficult decisions governing Main- LEWISTON – Or- 1888 by the Sisters of Char- that will get our state back Business Administrations’ election year. Maine House ers,” said Stetkis. “Mainers thopedic sports medicine ity of Saint-Hyacinthe. To- on its feet. The policies and Women’s Business Ad- Republicans gained 11 from all walks of life and surgeon Sarah Shubert, day, it is an integrated med- investments Maine law- vocate of the Year Award. seats, and defeated 7 in- occupations can expect MD has joined St. Mary’s ical system comprised of a makers set up in the last two In the Maine Legislature, cumbents without losing a us to fight for them and to Health System, a member 233-bed acute care commu- years have positioned us to she has become a staunch single incumbent. have their voices heard.” of Covenant Health, at its nity hospital, an employed Portland Orthopedic Prac- group of primary care and tice. specialty providers, urgent “Dr. Shubert brings a care and emergency depart- Mansion so not only can it serve as efforts of this National His- wealth of sports medicine ment, an extensive com- Continued from page 6 “one stop shopping” for toric Landmark. experience to our already plement of behavioral and your Christmas needs, but remarkable team of or- mental health services and we have several delightful also entice you to further thopedic surgeons,” says outpatient specialty prac- options for your shopping visits as new merchandise Best Joseph Strauss, DO, Or- tices. pleasure. 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From US Sen. Collins able home energy to LIHEAP funds with- From US Sen. Collins tisan CARES Act icant reduction in protect their health out delay and at as and the Paycheck COVID-19 related WASHINGTON, and safety,” said high a level as possi- Protection Program infections and deaths D.C. – U.S. Sena- Senators Collins and ble under the continu- WASHINGTON, and Health Care En- between August and tors Susan Collins King in a joint state- ing resolution. D.C. – U.S. Sena- hancement Act. September will be (R-Maine), a senior ment. “This funding HHS released a tors Susan Collins “In the midst of eligible to apply for member of the Ap- is welcome news as total of $3.36 billion (R-Maine) and Angus this ongoing public additional funding to propriations Commit- these programs re- to states, tribes, and King (I-Maine) an- health and econom- improve quality and tee, and Angus King main important life- territories. nounced that 82 Maine ic crisis, it is crucial infection control in (I-Maine) today an- lines that help prevent Funding to be nursing homes and that the residents and their facilities. This nounced that the U.S. vulnerable individuals allocated to Maine nursing facilities have staff of our nursing performance-based Department of Health from having to choose tribes, which is been awarded an addi- home communities payment structure and Human Services between heating their a portion of the tional $247,577 to sup- remain supported will reward nursing (HHS) is releasing a home, paying their $36,318,970 in LI- port increased testing, and protected,” said homes for keeping total of $36,318,970 bills, or going without HEAP funds awarded staffing, and personal Senators Collins new COVID-19 infec- in funding for Maine food or medicine.” to the State of Maine, protective equipment and King in a joint tion and mortality rates through the Low In- Senators Collins includes Aroostook (PPE) needs. statement. “This ad- among residents lower come Home Energy and King have long Band of Micmac This funding adds ditional funding than the communities Assistance Program led bipartisan efforts Indians $158,053, to the $10.4 million will provide nursing they serve. (LIHEAP), including to support federal Houlton Band of Senators Collins and homes with resourc- To further support $1,328,011 specifical- funding for LIHEAP. Maliseet Indians King announced in es and training to im- nursing homes, HHS ly for tribes and tribal In October, Senator $158,053, Passama- August. This targeted prove infection and also announced to- organizations. Collins wrote a let- quoddy Tribe-Indian distribution from the support our health day the Agency for “As the cold win- ter with Senator Jack Township $301,573, Department of Health care providers on the Healthcare Research ter months approach, it Reed (D-RI) that was Passamaquoddy and Human Services front lines.” and Quality (AHRQ) is vital that we ensure cosigned by 38 of Tribe--Pleasant Point (HHS) Provider Re- Under this dis- will partner with low-income families their colleagues, in- $420,749, and Penob- lief Fund is funded tribution, nursing America’s nursing and seniors in Maine cluding Senator King, scot Tribe $289,583. through $175 billion homes that demon- homes to create the have access to afford- urging HHS to release included in the bipar- strated a signif- National Nursing Home COVID Action Network. Through the Network, AHRQ will offer training and mentorship to the ap- proximately 15,400 nursing homes across the country to supple- ment efforts aimed at protecting residents and staff. In August, Sena- tors Collins and King announced that 93 skilled nursing facilities and nursing homes in Maine had been awarded $10.4 million to support increased testing, staffing, and personal protective equipment (PPE) needs. In May, following Senator Col- lins’ advocacy, Maine nursing homes received nearly $18 million that helped protect the health of residents and staff and support nursing homes struggling with significant expenses or lost revenue due to COVID-19. To date, Maine health care providers have received more than $490 million in relief from the HHS Provider Relief Fund.

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Number of Weeks to Run: Page 16 Thursday, November 12, 2020 Gorham election results STEM PRESIDENT WARD 1-1 WARD 1-2 WARD 2 CENTRAL TOTAL VICE PRESIDENT Workforce Biden, Joseph R. Harris, Kamala D. 344 279 491 5346 6460 Development Democratic De La Fuente, Roque “Rocky” in Maine Richardson, Darcy G. 3 0 3 19 25 Alliance Party From Maine State CC Hawkins, Howard AUGUSTA – The Maine State Cham- Walker, Angela Nicole 10 9 23 88 130 ber of Commerce’s Education Foundation Green Independent and Science is US recently kicked off a Jorgensen, Jo series of virtual events focused on STEM Cohen, Jeremy 23 25 46 123 217 workforce development in Maine. The Libertarian first of four 2-hour virtual discussions cen- Trump, Donald J. tered around the critical role of STEM in Pence, Michael R. 496 518 911 2350 4275 Maine’s economy and explored pathways Republican for expanding the STEM workforce. REPRESENTATIVE TO TOTAL The speakers and agenda for Session CONGRESS - DISTRICT 1 WARD 1-1 WARD 1-2 WARD 2 CENTRAL 1 included introductions by Dana Connors, Allen, Jay T. President of the Maine State Chamber of Bristol 509 512 909 2490 4420 Commerce; remarks by Heather Johnson, Republican Commissioner of the Maine Department Pingree, Chellie M. of Economic & Community Development; North Haven 348 299 525 5369 6541 and a panel discussion with Democratic James Brown, Executive Director, UNITED STATES SENATOR WARD 1-1 WARD 1-2 WARD 2 CENTRAL TOTAL STEM Education Coalition; Joan Ferri- ni-Mundy, President, University of Maine; Collins, Susan Margaret, Bangor and Walter Rawle, IEEE, Maine Chapter. Republican 564 566 1001 3230 5361 Science is US Policy Director André Porter Gideon, Sara I., Freeport moderated the event. Democratic 263 231 387 4257 5138 The goal of the series is to provide Linn, Max Patrick, Bar Harbor best practices to businesses and stakehold- Independent 17 14 33 95 159 ers to help recruit, train and expand the STEM workforce in Maine. At the conclu- Savage, Lisa, Solon sion of the series, participants, which in- Independent 36 27 56 367 486 clude key Maine STEM workforce experts, STATE SENATOR DISTRICT 30 WARD 1-1 WARD 1-2 WARD 2 CENTRAL TOTAL will develop a set of recommendations that policymakers, educators, and business- Brenner, Stacy Fielding, Scarborough Democratic 280 232 413 4514 5439 es can use to inform future decisions in Maine. Rivard, Sara L., Gorham “STEM careers and pathways to them Republican 562 577 1007 3202 5348 are critical to Maine’s economic strength, REPRESENTATIVE TOTAL growth, and recovery from the COVID-19 TO THE LEGISLATURE WARD 1-1 WARD 1-2 WARD 2 CENTRAL pandemic, and we thank Science is US DISTRICT 26 for partnering with us on these important Terry, Maureen F., Gorham discussions,” said Maine State Chamber Democratic X X 488 2419 2907 of Commerce President Dana Connors. “Investing in STEM education to help fill Vercelli, George L., Gorham jobs of the future -- whether in science, Republican X X 898 1265 2163 engineering, technology, or key industries REPRESENTATIVE TOTAL including aquaculture, farming, forestry, TO THE LEGISLATURE WARD 1-1 WARD 1-2 WARD 2 CENTRAL and more -- are a priority to Maine’s busi- DISTRICT 27 ness community, and will propel Maine’s Bailey, Kyle R., Gorham 347 274 X 2691 3312 economy forward at a time of paramount Democratic importance.” Densmore, Roger, E., III, Gorham 483 524 X 1260 2267 “We know that Maine’s economic Republican prosperity is largely dependent on a ro- bust STEM workforce. Through this series REGISTER OF PROBATE WARD 1-1 WARD 1-2 WARD 2 CENTRAL TOTAL with the Maine State Chamber of Com- Daniels, Nadeen M., Portland 596 547 926 6309 8378 merce, we hope to highlight the diversity Democratic and breadth of that workforce and explore actionable ways to increase pathways into COUNTY COMMISSIONER WARD 1-1 WARD 1-2 WARD 2 CENTRAL TOTAL STEM careers,” said Rachel Kerestes, Ex- CUMBERLAND DISTRICT 1 ecutive Director, Science is US. Jamieson, Neil D., Jr. Scarborough 591 537 905 6241 8274 A recent report by Science is US Democratic found that the majority of Maine’s employment, labor output and state GDP is sup- TOWN COUNCIL WARD 1-1 WARD 1-2 WARD 2 CENTRAL TOTAL ported by STEM with 58% of Maine jobs, Paul, Christina 282 241 439 3246 4208 66% of Maine’s output and 61% of Maine’s Phillips, Suzanne E. 412 365 607 4351 5735 GDP supported by STEM. STEM-support- Shepard, Ronald W. 412 392 680 3533 5017 ed employment in Maine generated $4.8 billion in federal tax revenues and $4.7 bil- SCHOOL COMMITTEE WARD 1-1 WARD 1-2 WARD 2 CENTRAL TOTAL lion in state and local tax revenues - mak- Brockman, James 332 280 453 3235 4300 ing STEM supported economic activity the Hudson, Nicole D. 323 273 474 3669 4739 primary driver of tax revenue in the state. Perkins, Sarah B. 474 451 795 4647 6367 Sturm, Leah 234 176 316 2927 3653

QUESTION 1 WARD 1-1 WARD 1-2 WARD 2 CENTRAL TOTAL BOND ISSUE

YES 544 467 850 5176 7037

NO 277 322 539 2433 3571

QUESTION 2 TOTAL CHARTER AMMENDMENT WARD 1-1 WARD 1-2 WARD 2 CENTRAL

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NO 131 127 190 607 1055