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L-A’s Favorite Newspaper! Now in the Sebago Lakes Region! win iTy © TwinT City TIMES, Inc. 2018 C TIMES(207) 795-5017 • [email protected] FREE • Vol. XX, No. 50 Your Hometown Newspaper Since 1999 Thursday, March 21, 2019 • FREE Veterans Council collects Big Brothers Big Sisters seeks names for Memorial Stone #31 teams for 2019 Bowl for Kids’ Sake Big Brothers Big Sis- ters of Mid-Maine (BBBS- MM) invites local businesses, organizations, families, and individuals to sign up for Bowl For Kids’ Sake 2019. Local bowling events will take place on Wednes- day, May 1 and Friday, May 3 from 4 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, May 4 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Sparetime Great Falls Marketing has been a long-time Bowl for Kids’ Recreation in Lewiston. Sake supporter, with several bowling teams participating Teams of bowlers raise each year. funds for youth mentoring and high school students Bowlers can also programs in Androscoggin and their ‘Littles’ in our download pledge forms to County and then come out school-based programs, fos- collect donations to bring to Chair Jerry DeWitt and Treasurer Normand stand in front of the Memorial Stones in Veterans to celebrate their success tering strong and enduring the event. Teams that raise Memorial Park. The 31st stone will be unveiled at this year’s Memorial Day festivities. and have fun at the Bowl for relationships,” said Hudson. $500 or more will receive Story and photo by my eye and fills my heart. plete the 31st stone,” Cote Kids’ Sake event. “Proceeds from Bowl 2019 Bowl for Kids’ Sake Rachel Morin Each stone has 216 names proudly says. He has been Bowl for Kids’ Sake is for Kids’ Sake events make t-shirts at the event. All Veterans Memorial inscribed on its front and receiving applications in Big Brothers Big Sisters of it possible for our agency to bowlers can participate in Park, on the Lewiston side reverse sides. the mail almost daily. Any Mid-Maine’s largest fund- provide mentoring services hourly prize giveaways. of the Androscoggin River, Normand Cote, trea- man or woman veteran, raising event, funding more to children free of charge,” Local businesses can has a beautiful location. surer of the Lewiston-Au- honorably discharged, wish- than half the agency’s oper- said Androscoggin County support Bowl for Kids’ Sake Peaceful and serene, it is burn Veterans Council, is in ing to be listed on the 31st ating budget serving seven Program Manager Jennifer Androscoggin by becoming dedicated to the memory of charge of listing the names Memorial Stone in Veterans counties. The local bowling Cartmell. “Whether you sponsors, donating prizes, the veterans who served our on those stones. He works Memorial Park should con- event supports school-based bowl, volunteer, or support and forming teams. Event country. There are monu- diligently every year to se- tact Cote for an application mentoring programs in Lew- an event with a sponsorship, volunteers are also wel- ments and benches through- cure the names that will be and return it to him as soon iston and Auburn. you are helping a child reach come. Additionally, Cart- out the park, all inscribed inscribed on the next stone as possible with a copy of According to BBBS- his or her greatest potential mell would welcome an with the names of veterans to be placed. Stone #31 is their discharge papers and MM Executive Director by connecting them with a opportunity to meet with or- and their military service in scheduled to be unveiled the $35 fee. Completed ap- Gwendolyn Hudson, every Big Brother or Big Sister.” ganizations or businesses to times of war, conflict, and on Memorial Day of 2019. plications should be mailed Big and Little match the Businesses and indi- discuss BBBS programs and peace. The stones are sourced, to Normand Cote, 11 Pine- agency creates and pro- viduals can form a team of 4 how they can be supported. But it is the sight of the inscribed, and installed in land Street, Lewiston, ME fessionally supports costs to 5 bowlers, then go online Contact her at 653-3857 or park’s 30 Memorial Stones, Veterans Memorial Park by 04240. about $1,400 annually. to register the team, select jennifer@bbbsmidmaine. standing as silent sentinels Collette Monuments, Inc. of For more information “Funds raised at Bowl a desired bowling date, and org. and bearing witness to the Lewiston. or to receive an application, for Kids’ Sake play a sig- create personal fundraising For more information names of 6,480 local vet- “We have only 36 contact Cote at 782-1725 or nificant role in supporting pages where supporters can about Big Brothers Big erans, that always catches names left to go to com- [email protected]. matches between college make safe electronic dona- Sisters, visit bbbsmidmaine. tions at bbbsmidmaine.org. org. 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Register & learn more: Sponsored by: bbbsmidmaine.org or call 207-653-3857 Thursday, March 21, 2019 • Twin City TIMES • [email protected] Page 3 Governor’s Address: I Commend the American Legion on its 100th Anniversary When I was a little in Paris, France, a group American society, including is the nation’s leading am- the 100th Anniversary girl, I watched my father of World War I U.S. mil- the institution of the Depart- bassador to honoring and American Legion Plaque as he left for the Legion itary personnel founded ment of Veterans Affairs, the remembering the nation’s is now hung outside my hall every week and as the American Legion. The United States Flag Code, military sacrifices through office in Augusta, so that he left to go to his Navy Legion is an organization and passage of the GI Bill. thousands of memorials and every visitor to the State Reserve unit in full uni- dedicated to honoring four Each year, American monuments all around the House will witness and form. He was a proud pillars of advocacy: vet- Legion posts provide more world. And the American honor the Legion. I hope World War II veteran, erans, defense, youth, and than 3.7 million hours of Legion brings together our on your next visit to the who served bravely at the Americanism. volunteer service in their military men and women State House you will stop Battle of Leyte Gulf in the A century later, the communities; they donate who share a deep bond built to look at this beautiful Pacific and saw kamikaze American Legion consists more than 80,000 pints of on service and on dedication plaque and join me in pilots attack his own ship. of 55 departments in each Governor Janet Mills blood to collection centers to our nation. honoring the 100th Anni- Much later, my of the 50 states, as well as American Legion the largest nationwide - making the Le- For these reasons and versary of the American brother served sever- the District of Columbia, veterans service organiza- gion the nation’s single larg- many more, I am honored to Legion. al tours of duty off the France, Mexico, the Phil- tion in the nation. Here in est blood donor; they award join with the American Le- I commend the Le- shores of Vietnam in the ippines, and Puerto Rico. Maine, between 17,000 and more than 8,000 medals to gion this week in celebrating gion on its 100th Anni- U.S. Navy following my It operates in more than 18,000 veterans are proud Junior ROTC students; they its accomplishments and versary, and I thank all father’s lead. Both of 12,500 local posts world- members of the American sponsor more than 2,300 supporting its dedication of its members for their them became members wide. Legion. Scouting units, serving more to our communities, states, dedicated service to our of the American Legion. The current United The American Legion than 64,000 people; and they and the nation by declaring country. So today, I am States membership of the has been at the forefront of award more than $4 million March 15, 2019 as Ameri- Thank You, writing about how, 100 American Legion is nearly the creation of major insti- in college scholarships. can Legion Centennial Day. Janet Mills years ago, far from home 2 million people, making the tutions and public policy in The American Legion I am also proud that Governor

Marine Corps League Guidance Through Grief Auburn residents open House elects new officers spring support groups session at State House Androscoggin Home locations, see www.andrso- Healthcare and Hospice will coggin.org. offer spring sessions of their The agency also offers Guidance Through Grief free drop-in sessions of Support Group. Guidance Guidance Through Grief Through Grief is a free, twice-monthly at Hospice eight-week facilitated grief House in Auburn. These support group for adults sessions are held on the first who have suffered a loss and third Wednesday of each through death. All commu- month and registration is not nity members are welcome required. to attend; registration is For more information required. or to register, contact the Guidance Through Bereavement Team at 795- Grief sessions will begin 9468 or Bereavement@ in early April and will take androscoggin.org. Rep. Bruce Bickford (R-Auburn), Rep. Margaret Craven place at the agency’s office (D-Lewiston), Rep. Kristen Cloutier (D-Lewiston), Rep. at 15 Strawberry Avenue Send all items for Marine Corps League Central Maine Detachment 810 has Jim Handy (D-Lewiston), Rep. Bettyann Sheats (D-Auburn), in Lewiston, its Hospice Names & Faces and Rep. Heidi Brooks (D-Lewiston) welcomed Rev. Sara a new slate of officers for 2019. Here (l. to r.) are Sgt. at House in Auburn, First Uni- Arms Kevin Mitchell, Sr. Vice Commandant Joseph Masse, to Editor@Twin Bartlett of Auburn to the State House recently to deliver the versalist Church of Turner opening prayer before the House of Representatives. They Commandant Charlie Paul, Judge Advocate Cliff Plourde, Center, and Franklin Memo- CityTimes.com. and Jr. Vice Commandant Toby Blais. Not pictured are also welcomed Alexis Handy of Auburn, who delivered the rial Hospital in Farmington. Deadline is National Anthem to open the Legislative session. She is the Chaplain Claire Poirier, Paymaster David Bergeron, and For a full list of dates and Veterans Affairs Officer Leon Burgess. Friday by five. daughter of Rep. Jim HandyWHY (D-Lewiston)PEOPLE CHOOSE CHAMPOUX INSURANCE If you’re using a “I take the time to find home based phone WHY PEOPLE CHOOSE the most competitive and for your business comprehensive personal CHAMPOUX INSURANCEinsurance package for it’s time to upgrade each client. That’s how I CHAMPOUX INSURANCE is pleased deliver on the promise.” to a business phone. CHAMPOUX INSURANCE to announce that Dick Albert has DELIVERING ON THE PROMISE Find out how a business “17 years of experience and knowledge, 416 Sabattus St. ~ Lewiston re-joined the Agency TeaSTEPHENm at NAGY (207) 783-2246 phone can save Chamfindingpoux I nthesur arightnce. productsPleasPersonale giwithvLinese theAgent best www.MaineInsuranceOnline.com you money and help price for your insurance needs, that’s your business run smoother. Dick a call and put his 30 years of how I deliver on the promise.” Call today for a demonstration! experience to work for you.

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Page 4 [email protected] • Twin City TIMES • Thursday, March 21, 2019 Harlow says farewell to long- Guest Column: Helping Diverse Students Understand time Executive Director Each Other Better Through Podcasting The Harlow, home of vibrant community presence By Connie Carter the Kennebec Valley Art by reaching out to diverse Podcasting gives stu- Association, a member- groups, putting together dents a platform for explor- ship-based 501(c)3 nonprof- good teams, and utilizing so- ing different cultures and it organization located in cial media to raise its profile. breaking the insidious cycle downtown Hallowell, will “Deb will clearly be of stereotyping that can keep say say farewell to longtime missed,” said Board Pres- them from understanding Executive Director Deb ident Susan MacPherson. and respecting each anoth- Fahy, who has informed the “But The Harlow is excited er. When working to en- KVAA Board that she will for the future and plans to gage students that are miles leave the organization in move forward building on apart - in distance as well early summer. the legacy of creativity, as perception - technology “My time at The Har- hard work, and community can help connect them in low has been a wonderfully involvement that she leaves ways that were never before rewarding experience as behind.” possible. we’ve built on our mission All are invited to stop As a former high- to connect and celebrate art, by The Harlow over the next school teacher and the artists, and community,” few months to wish Fahy founder and now director of said Fahy. “After 14 years, well. A farewell gathering Operation Breaking Stereo- I am ready for some new is being planned for this types, I’m always looking challenges, but I am confi- spring. For more informa- for ways to help students of Operation Breaking Stereotypes is leading a project in which a group of students from dent that The Harlow is on tion, call 622-3813 or see different races, ethnicities, Lewiston and Maranacook High Schools are creating podcasts together to break through a firm foundation and will harlowgallery.org. cultures, and geographies social barriers and better understand each other. continue to thrive.” For information about connect through their stories In reacting to the news, the Executive Director job and experiences. Operation rural, and old, we recently color very much, and when Soundtrap audio recording board members credited opening, see http://harlow- Breaking Stereotypes (OBS) embarked on an exciting they visited Lewiston High platform, the students quick- Fahy with transforming the gallery.org/job-opening-ex- is a non-profit organization podcasting project involving School, some of them were ly learned how to use it to gallery into a strong and ecutive-director. committed to facilitating juniors and seniors from two afraid to go inside. Similar- record and edit what they the quest for knowledge and very distinct high schools ly, the Lewiston students wanted to say and how they social justice through short- in Maine. What better way were fearful of visiting an wanted to say it. What do you think? term exchanges between to portray Maine’s interest- all-white school and possi- Since then, as many We strongly encourage Letters to the middle- and high-school ing and diverse population, bly incurring racism. They as 30 of the students have Editor, Op/Eds, columns or any other submis- students in Maine, Boston, while giving voice to young talked openly with each oth- worked together remotely sions from our readers. and New York City. people, people of color, and er about their initial fears, and in person. They either Agree with us or another columnist? Since our founding in people from away, than to and it was inspiring for them partner with one other per- Disagree? Write to us and let us know! 2002, OBS has helped more bring together two schools to hear each other’s percep- son or work in small groups Email all submissions, including name, than 3,000 students address at opposite ends of Maine’s tions and stories. of four or five students to address and phone number, to ethnic, socioeconomic, gen- demographic spectrum? We made the key de- talk about things. In making [email protected]. der, and racial stereotypes Maranacook Commu- cision to use Soundtrap for their podcasts, the students through writing, reading, nity High School is a small, our podcasting project after share stories, talk about what music, photography, and nearly all-white high school learning about it from one of inspires them and how they personal connections. in Central Maine. Lewiston the teachers at Maranacook. believe they inspire others, AFFORDABLE Direct Cremation With the goals of High School is a large, ur- Soundtrap is a comprehen- or what they’ve learned $950 ALL INCLUSIVE bringing a greater under- ban high school. Located sive, collaborative digital from each other. We’ve had Cremation Solution LLC THE SENSIBLE ALTERNATIVE  LOCALLY OWNED  INDEPENDENT standing of each other in the state’s second-largest audio workstation that lets several permutations of our AffordableCremationSolution.com through their stories and city, it has a diverse body students compose, play, current podcast because the 643 Main St., Lewiston 330.2190 challenging the popular of students, many of whom and edit songs, recordings, kids have gotten together image of Maine as white, are the children of recent and podcasts and then share and re-recorded sections or P P Somali immigrants to the them online in a secure, recorded new things. They E E United States. 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And they’re • Pit Crew hoping that their stories and • and more personal journeys can help Rosemarie G. Sheline, DDS • Calvin Kenley, DMD make the world a different 998-5390 STAY SAFE AND ENJOY YOUR RIDE! Welcoming new patients • Emergencies seen the same day place. “Well worth the short drive from Lewiston” Connie Carter is the founder 207-784-2211 and director of the nonprofit 271 Maine Street, Route 26, Poland Open Every Day! 110 Canal Street, Lewiston organization Operation www.shakerhilloutdoors.com maplewaydentalcare.com Breaking Stereotypes. Thursday, March 21, 2019 • Twin City TIMES • [email protected] Page 5 Andro. Home Healthcare and Local Red Cross honors nine Hospice welcomes new HR Director with Real Heroes Award Androscoggin Home Healthcare and Hospice has hired Cindy Letourneau as Director of Human Resourc- es. Letourneau is an SPHR- and SHRM-SCP-certified human resources professional with over 20 years of combined experience in Human Resource Manage- ment and Employee Safety. Before joining the agency, she most recently served as Senior HR Partner for Covenant Health-St. Mary’s Health System in Lewiston. Letourneau earned a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Maine, as well as a Certificate in Human Resource Manage- ment from the University Cindy Letourneau of Southern Maine. She is and Treasurer. She has also said Ken Albert, President a member of the Society served as Treasurer for the and CEO of Androscoggin for Human Resource Man- Maine SHRM State Coun- Home Healthcare and Hos- Pictured here (l. to r) are honorees Jack Schrader of Manchester (Blood Services Award), agement and the Central cil. She currently serves as pice. “She brings a wealth of Adam Salve of the Auburn Fire Department (First Responder Award), Andrew Banow of Maine Human Resources a board member with the knowledge, expertise, and a Rockport (Lifesaving Award); Gary Croteau of Auburn (CPR Saves Lives Award), Kayden Association, where she is United Way of Androscog- solution-focused attitude to Boilard of Lewiston (Community Youth Award), Hollie Vanderzee and Bob Bauman of currently Vice President, gin County. the position and has already Harpswell (Community Service Award), Gail Hart of Harpswell (Public Services Award) having previously served “We’re thrilled to begun to make a positive and, for Dean Paterson of Freeport (Service to the Armed Forces Award), Tracy Shaw, as Membership Co-Chair have Cindy on our team,” impact on our organization.” Crystal Richard, Amy Jajliardo, and Angie Porter.

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Pictured here are 2019 TRIO program scholarship recipients Younoussa Ousmane, Am- ber Lewis, Tim Campbell, Monique Collins, Sam Brown, Sadio Aden, Kyleigh Ouelette, Rusty Young, Dylan Latham, Leon Twitchell, Bobbi Smalley, Domonique Givans, Rachel Chretien, and Ouseiny Ousmane. Not present for the photo were Kayla Thayer, Amber Getchell, and Melinda Parker.

The TRIO Student the college. accessing college resourc- Support Services Program Created in 1965, the es, and access to cultural at Central Maine Commu- federal TRIO program fo- enrichment opportunities. nity College has awarded cuses on assisting first-gen- Now in its twenty-first year over $12,000 in scholarships eration, low-income, or at CMCC, TRIO is a selec- to 17 students this semester. disabled students succeed in tive program whose goals These scholarship recipients higher education. TRIO staff are student persistence, ac- were selected in recognition help students with academic ademic achievement, grad- of their achievements and advising, time and money uation, and transfer to a determination to succeed at management, financial aid, baccalaureate program. NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS!! Auburn Housing Authority is now accepting applications for Local lawmaker named to Maine Children’s Trust 62 Spring Street! To apply please download application at www.62SpringStreet.com. Applications may also be picked Rep. Margaret Craven among others. (D-Lewiston) has been ap- “I look forward to up at 20 Great Falls Plaza, Auburn, ME. Income restrictions pointed by House Speaker serving on the Maine Chil- do apply for 32 of the 41 total units. Rents range from Sara Gideon to serve on dren’s Trust,” said Craven. $600-$900. Rental assistance may be available. the Maine Children’s Trust. “Working to improve the For more information call (207) 784-7351. Created in 1985 and later well-being of young chil- amended to operate as a dren is paramount for each non-profit 501(c)3 corpo- of us, and I am delighted to ration, the Trust’s mission have this opportunity.” is to end child abuse and Craven is serving her neglect statewide through fourth non-consecutive term collaboration and funding of in the Maine House and pre- prevention programs. These viously served three terms in include home visits and the Senate. She serves on the trainings on shaken baby Health and Human Services prevention and how to keep Committee and represents Rep. Margaret Craven infants safe when they sleep, part of Lewiston. (D-Lewiston) Page 6 [email protected] • Twin City TIMES • Thursday, March 21, 2019 Maine Community Bancorp president to address Rotary Club Lunch What’s Going On al market and improved cost effectiveness by taking advantage of the proximity of the Port of Portland and L-A Chamber announces resident shipping company, Eimskip. Prior to that, over changes to scholarship criteria the course of nearly 20 For the past 19 years, The changes put the Committee has decided to years in banking in Maine, the LA Metro Chamber of Chamber’s scholarship pro- direct its scholarship funds she served as President of Commerce has awarded gram in line with the goals to Maine institutions, not Community Banking for scholarships to local grad- of the Maine Spark initia- only because of our belief Northeast Bank, Senior Vice uating high school seniors tive, a 10-year commitment in the high quality and val- President for Commercial who planned to pursue their from Maine’s most influen- ue they provide, but also to Lending at Citizens Bank, post-secondary school stud- tial education and business encourage our students to and Vice President of Key ies at an accredited college, leaders to work together to learn, grow, and stay in our Bank. In 2013, after having university, or certificate pro- ensure that Maine’s work- region as part of our future served as both the New gram. Through its Member force continues to be pro- aspirations.” England Regional Adminis- Employee Scholarship, the ductive and competitive. The Member Employ- trator of the Small Business Chamber has also awarded MaineSpark is pow- ee Scholarship application Administration (SBA) and scholarships to adults con- ered by a coalition of orga- deadline is April 26. An- Associate Administrator for tinuing their education while nizations, including schools nouncement of this year’s the SBA’s Office of Capital working. These scholarship and universities, nonprofits scholarship recipients will Access, she joined President opportunities will continue and foundations, and gov- be made in early June. Barack Obama’s cabinet as this year, but with changes ernment agencies and busi- Acting Administrator of the in criteria. nesses, working toward the Small Business Administra- Scholarships for grad- common goal of, by 2025, tion. Earlier public service uating high school seniors seeing 60% of Mainers hold Jeanne Hulit included her appointment will now be awarded to education and workforce L-A’s Best The next meeting of ings Banks, in September as Deputy Director of the students pursuing their credentials that position the Lewiston-Auburn Rota- of 2018. She brings to her International Division of post-secondary education Maine and its families for ry Lunch Club on Thursday, new position nearly two the Maine Department of at a Maine-based institution. success. Source March 28, from noon to decades of banking experi- Economic and Community And Member Employ- “We are pleased to 1 p.m. will feature guest ence, along with experience Development. ee Scholarships will now align our scholarship pro- for speaker Jeanne Hulit of leading a Maine-based man- Guests are welcome be open to those study- gram with Maine Spark’s Maine Community Ban- ufacturer and several years and no reservations are ing towards a professional goal to connect people Arts, corp. The event will take in public service at the state required. Lunch will be certification or workplace with the education, train- place at the Village Inn at and federal level. available at the restaurant. credential at a Maine-based ing, jobs, programs, and 165 High Street in Auburn. Hulit came to Maine For more information, con- technical institute or trade resources they need to Music and Hulit was hired as Community Bancorp from tact Club President Thomas school, in addition to those thrive in Maine’s changing president and CEO of Maine serving as President of Vil- MacDonald at 333-4588, in masters, bachelor’s, or as- economy,” said L-A Metro Theater Community Bancorp, the lage Candle in Wells, Maine, follow them on Facebook, sociate’s degree programs. Chamber President Rebecca holding company of Bidd- where she helped expand or see www.lewistonauburn- With workforce devel- Swanson Conrad. eford and Mechanics Sav- the company’s internation- rotary.org. opment the most critical is- “We are so fortu- Twin City sue facing local and regional nate to have outstanding members of the Chamber, post-secondary education DHHS makes changes to the goal of the changes is to opportunities, not only in TIMES Opioid Health Home Program support scholarship recipi- Androscoggin County, but ents who are likely to stay also throughout our State Yo u r The Department of nally implemented in 2017 prevention through recov- in Maine and contribute to of Maine,” said Workforce Hometown Health and Human Services in response to Maine’s opi- ery,” said DHHS Commis- the state’s workforce needs and Education Committee has adopted changes to its oid epidemic and serves sioner Jeanne Lambrew. after graduation. chair Marcel Gagne. “The Paper! Opioid Health Home pro- individuals who receive “The Department is commit- gram to encourage greater MaineCare or who do not ted to an ongoing evaluation participation among health have insurance. of the OHH model to ensure providers and expand access The new changes to that it is flexible, account- to critical addiction services. the OHH program include able, and encourages broad The Opioid Health establishing tiered levels of provider participation across Home Program provides a care. Providers will now be the state.” team-based approach for reimbursed based on each “These improvements treating individuals with tier, ranging from services to the OHH program will Opioid Use Disorder. OHH for patients just beginning give providers the oppor- services include office vis- treatment to those who are tunity for innovation and its, counseling, medication, stabilized. This will enable flexibility as they determine comprehensive care man- provider organizations to how to meet the needs of agement and coordination, better meet the needs of individuals with OUD,” said promoting healthy behav- their patients, translating to Gordon Smith, Maine’s Di- iors and activities, ensuring a four-fold increase in reim- rector of Opioid Response. safe transitions between bursement for services de- “Increased accessibility to care settings, and making livered to the highest-needs treatment is critical to suc- referrals to community and members in the early, criti- cessfully responding to the social support services. cal stages of treatment. opioid crisis.” The model was origi- The changes will also OHHs are one com- make it easier for current ponent of Maine’s wider and new providers to deliver substance abuse treatment Integrated Medication-As- network. There are currently sisted Treatment services 22 OHH organizations pro- by altering existing OHH viding services at 48 OHH staffing requirements and sites across Maine, and adding a patient navigator to provider participation has the OHH team. This will in- dramatically increased in crease flexibility for provid- recent months. Since 2017, er organizations to join and OHHs have served nearly sustain the program, which 1,000 MaineCare members will improve accessibility to and over 300 uninsured services for all individuals individuals. with an OUD. These changes to “With these changes, OHH rules became effective the Department hopes to as of March 16. For a more make it easier for Maine comprehensive explanation, residents to access treat- see http://www.maine.gov/ ment and receive the care dhhs/oms/rules/adopted. they need, all the way from shtml. Thursday, March 21, 2019 • Twin City TIMES • [email protected] Page 7

Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services announces 2019 Disabled Veterans Moose Hunt Lottery What’s Going On

HR Thursdays program covers “Insurance Ins and Outs” The topic of the next lished, a start-up, or still in entered the insurance in- HR Thursdays program pre- the planning stage? Regard- dustry in 1973 and has been sented by the LA Metro less of where you are on the there ever since. He worked Chamber of Commerce, Cen- timeline, you should make in the claims arena in the tral Maine Human Resource informed decisions on your greater Boston area for eight Association, and Lewiston insurance coverages. Steve years and has served Maine CareerCenter will be “In- Dorsey of Cross Insurance businesses for the last 34 surance Ins and Outs: What will present a checklist of years. Kinds of Insurances Should best practices and real-world The cost of the work- You Consider for Your Or- scenarios based on his 46 shop is $25 for Cham- ganization-Business?” The years of experience. ber members and $50 for program will take place on Dorsey has been the non-members; CMHRA (Photo courtesy of Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services) Thursday, March 28, from 12 VP of Commercial Lines for members attend free of The Maine Bureau of pate in the Disabled Veterans entirely through donations to 1:30 p.m. in the Chamber’s Cross Insurance in Lewiston charge. Registration is avail- Veterans’ Services is now Controlled Moose Hunt. and sponsorships from conference room at 415 Lis- for the last 25 years. After able at www.LAMetroCham- accepting applications for This hunt is not the local businesses, organi- bon Street in Lewiston. receiving an undergraduate ber.com. For more informa- the 2019 Disabled Veterans same as the regular IF&W zations and individuals. In Is your business estab- Political Science degree, he tion, call 783-2249. Controlled Moose Hunt, moose lottery, as it requires order to continue providing held annually on farmland each hunter to team up with a this program for veterans Richmond, Acting Director reau of Veterans’ Services, State of Maine and is part specified by the Maine registered Maine Guide who at no cost, the public is of the Maine Bureau of 117 State House Station, of the Maine Department Department of Inland Fish- has specific training for the encouraged to donate or Veterans’ Services. “Every Augusta, ME 04333 or via of Defense, Veterans and eries & Wildlife. Controlled Moose Hunt and sponsor the program. All year, veterans tell us just email at mainebvs@maine. Emergency Management. Since the program’s is open only to veterans with funds raised go toward cov- how much this experience gov. Their mission is to help inception in 2010, MBVS a disability rating of at least ering costs associated with impacts them. It’s more than Results of the lottery Mainers who served, and has partnered with IF&W 50 percent. If a veteran has the hunt, including hunting just a fun memory; for many, will be posted no earlier than their loved ones, under- and Smoldering Lake ever tagged a moose through guide services, essential it can be rehabilitating, get- Friday, May 24. stand and navigate the Outfitters to issue hunt- the Disabled Veterans Con- adaptive equipment, meat ting to share an experience For more informa- benefits, services, and pro- ing permits and essential trolled Moose Hunt, they processing, and travel and with other veterans and the tion about the Maine Bu- grams available to them. equipment to participating are ineligible to hunt again. lodging for participants. fellowship that it brings.” reau of Veterans’ Services The Bureau also oper- veterans. This year, IF&W This year, there will be three For related questions, con- Application forms can or the Disabled Veterans ates the Maine Veterans has allocated moose hunt- hunts in August and two in tact Sarah Sherman at 430- be downloaded from the Controlled Moose Hunt, Memorial Cemetery Sys- ing permits for disabled September. 5816 or sarah.sherman@ Bureau’s website at www. call 430-6035 or see http:// tem, which includes four veterans who are residents The hunt, which is maine.gov. maine.gov/veterans. maine.gov/veterans. veterans’ cemeteries. For of Maine - and a small entirely free for selected “I can’t overstate how Applications must be The Maine Bureau of more information or to re- group of non-resident dis- veterans, costs $50,000 to valuable this program is to submitted by 4 p.m. on Fri- Veterans’ Services was es- quest assistance, see www. abled veterans - to partici- administer and is funded our veterans,” said David day, May 3 to the Maine Bu- tablished in 1947 by the maine.gov/veterans. Call now to schedule your Plowing

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Final weekend for “A Doll’s House, Part 2”

Pictured here (l. to r.) are Sam’s Italian Foods Shift Leader Kate Major, St. Mary’s Nutrition Center Program Assistant Fiston Mubalama Lowatiwiya, Sam’s Italian Foods Manager David MacArthur, and Rep. Bettyann Sheats.

Representatives from to sell “cornucopias” to quality food to those who St. Mary’s Food Pantry customers for $1 each, with visit, distributing nearly recently presented an award proceeds to benefit local 400,000 pounds of fresh to Sam’s Italian Foods of food pantries. The campaign produce, eggs, and milk, 963 Sabattus Street in is also a competition among in addition to shelf stable Lewiston for the store’s the 13 Sam’s locations to see items, in 2018. outstanding effort in rais- which store raises the most In addition to its Food ing money to end hunger funds. Statewide, Sam’s Pantry, St. Mary’s Nutrition in Maine. In addition to stores raised $4,946 for hun- Center offers cooking, nutri- a plaque for display, em- ger relief. Sam’s location on tion, and garden education ployees were awarded free Sabattus Street in Lewiston programs for people of all movie passes and popcorn won the competition by ages, job training programs generously donated by Flag- raising $1,150. for teens, and community ship Cinema of Auburn and In 2018, St. Mary’s gardens in Lewiston and Universally acclaimed as the Best Play of the 2017 Broadway season, this contemporary free bowling donated by Food Pantry provided Auburn. It also manages the sort-of-sequel to Ibsen’s “A Doll’s House” will be staged in its final performances at Lew- Sparetime Recreation of food for an average of year-round Lewiston Farm- iston’s The Public Theatre from March 21 through 24, with Thursday’s 7:30 performance Lewiston. 1,180 people per week, a ers’ Market and Good Food preceded by a complimentary wine sampling sponsored by The Vault. Pictured above is Every fall, St. Mary’s level that has held steady Bus. For more information, Janet Mitchko, Co-Artistic Director of The Public Theatre, in the role of Nora. For show- and Sam’s locations state- since the beginning of see www.stmarysnutrition- times and ticket information, call 782-3200 or see thepublictheatre.org. wide partner in a campaign 2017. The Pantry provides center.org.

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built, it is heated with a ter day. After 1.5 hours on wood stove and is available the trail, the group enjoyed for rent by the day. “We will a hearty lunch at Cindy’s take you to it by sleigh and Dockside in Poland Spring. pick you up by sleigh the Club membership is next day,” said Bill. “All you included in the annual Se- have to do is keep the wood nior College membership stove going.” fee of $35. Club members Just before the ride’s plan and share the cost of end, the group stopped at a outings held throughout the campfire, where logs were year. To learn more about blazing and hot chocolate activities planned for spring and marshmallows for toast- and summer, contact Pat ing were waiting. Kelly, Vampatella at ppvamp@ the farm dog who had run maine.rr.net. alongside the sleigh, pushed into the group eager for a Send all items for tasty treat. “If it weren’t for this Senior College club, I What’s Going On would never have a horse- to Editor@Twin drawn sleighing experience CityTimes.com. like this,“ one member said. Deadline is Everyone agreed it was the perfect outing for a fine win- Friday by five.

Club members ready for adventure include (l. to r.) Charlotte Bosworth, Les Bosworth, Diane Higgens, Lucille Clement, Diane Little, Irene Frye, Louise Michaud, Mary Jane Beardsley, Cindy Boyd, Pat Vampatella, and Joanne Sabourin.

“The horse knows the stepped smartly across the you,” explained Bill when way to carry the sleigh over fields following a trail that he postponed the group’s white and drifting snow…” led into a fairytale wood- planned outing in January. Bursting into sleighing land. A light snow clung to But this February day was songs was irresistible when the branches. “It’s like being perfect. A light snow the day 111 members of the USM- in a Christmas card!” one before coated the trees. The LAC Senior College Out- member exclaimed. temperature was a balmy door Adventure Club set Bill and Darcy 38°. Dressed in layers, with out to explore the fields and Winslow, the owners of warm blankets to sit upon woods of High View Farm High View Farm, offer and cozy around their knees, in Harrison on a sunny day sleigh rides for parties of club members were ready to in February. 12 through their property enjoy what has become an With sleigh bells ring- on suitable weekends in annual event for the group. The horses wait patiently while members enjoy hot chocolate and toasted marshmallows. ing, two golden Belgian winter. “If it’s too cold for Part way into their trip, horses, Madison and Dixon, the horses, it’s too cold for they passed a yurt. Recently

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Central Maine Community College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution and employer. For more information visit www.cmcc.edu. Twin CiTy Nights Weekly Arts & Entertainment Momenta Quartet residency includes Today’s Great Falls Forum looks at three Bates College performances “History and Mysteries at Lake Auburn.” The 2018-19 season of the Great Falls Forum will continue on Thursday, March 21, when Bates Col- lege Professor of Environ- mental Studies Holly Ewing will discuss “History and Mysteries at Lake Auburn.” See what’s Free and open to the public, the program will take place from 12 to 1 p.m. in Calla- han Hall at Lewiston Public Library. Lake Auburn is the happening... public drinking water supply for Lewiston and Auburn, but it is also a place where Regular visitors to Bates College, the Momenta Quartet returns for performances March we recreate and where lots 27 through 29. (Photo courtesy of John Gurrin) of other organisms live. In but tickets are required from this Great Falls Forum, Dr. A string ensemble cel- Momenta violinist Ewing will discuss some ebrated for their embrace Emilie-Anne Gendron will batesconcerts.eventbrite. com. of the mysteries of Lake of contemporary repertoire join the Bates Gamelan Auburn’s water quality and and commitment to educa- Ensemble in concert on Finally, the quartet will plays Beethoven’s String how they are related to the tion, Momenta Quartet has Wednesday, March 27. This history of what has hap- returned to Bates College event is free, but tickets are Quartet in B-flat Major, Op. 130, and two contemporary pened in and around the Right here! for a residency that will required from batesconcerts. works - Shawn Jaeger’s “Thy lake. including three upcoming eventbrite.com. Holly Ewing is a field performances, all at 7:30 The entire quartet will Wondering Eyes” (2010) and Ileana Perez-Velazquez’s scientist within the Envi- Presenter Dr. Holly Ewing is a Professor of Environmental p.m. in the Olin Arts Center perform work by composer ronmental Studies Program Concert Hall at 75 Russell William Matthews, Alice “Elegia” (2018) - on Friday, Studies at Bates College. March 29. Tickets are $25, at Bates College, where she Street in Lewiston. For more Swanson Esty Professor of teaches courses in soils, cesses, a study of mercury ed for a donation at the information, call 786-6135 Music at Bates, on Thursday, available at batesconcerts. eventbrite.com. water, the landscapes of in stream food webs, and event. For more informa- or email [email protected]. March 28. This event is free, Maine, community-engaged the development of a smart tion, contact LPL Adult & research, and general en- phone app to enable citizen Teen Services at 513-3135 Franco Center plans Quebec maple sugar trip vironmental science. Like scientists to contribute data or LPLReference@Gmail. about lakes to a central com. Mitch Thomas, exec- parture by bus from the cooked meal at the Cabane her teaching, her research database. Much of her local utive director of the Gen- Franco Center will be à Sucre, and live music examines linkages among research is focused on water dron Franco Center, and at 6:45 a.m. (Coffee and performed by local Québec air, land, and water. She quality in Lake Auburn. Bert Dutil, popular local breakfast snacks will be of- musicians during the meal, is particularly interested Send all The Great Falls Forum bus trip leader, will lead fered starting at 6:15 a.m.). is $75 per person. A valid in combining modern and Letters and is a monthly, brown-bag a day-trip to the “Cabane Return time is expected to U.S. Passport or PassCard is historical approaches in the pieces to speaker series featuring Op/Ed à Sucre” (Maple Sugar be by 7 p.m. the same day. needed for travel to Canada. investigation of the drivers statewide and regional lead- Editor@Twin House) in Lac-Mégantic, There will be a brief stop for Space is limited. To of changes in terrestrial and ers in public policy, busi- Quebec on Saturday, April shopping before returning reserve and pay for your aquatic ecosystems. In the CityTimes.com. ness, academia and the arts. 6. to Maine. spot on the trip, call the aquatic realm, her current Deadline is No reservations are required This is a great trip for The cost of the trip, Franco Center at 783-1585 research projects include to attend. Coffee, tea and Friday by five. all ages and families are which includes transporta- or email boxoffice@franco- investigation of the role of bottled water are provid- encouraged to attend. De- tion, a noon-time, home- center.org. cyanobacteria in lake pro-

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Ransby is a Distinguished Professor of African American studies, gender and women’s A Doll’s studies, and history at the University of Illinois at Chicago.

Author, historian, and call 786-6400 or email bpel- [email protected]. social justice activist Bar- bara Ransby will visit Bates House College on Monday, March 25 to deliver the address “Intersectional Feminist Praxis in the Black Freedom Movement, from Ella Baker by Lucas Hnath to Black Lives Matter.” A Distinguished Pro- Smart, funny and fessor of African American studies, gender and wom- utterly engrossing. en’s studies, and history at Roast Beef - The New York Times the University of Illinois at Chicago, Ransby was sched- Dinner uled to speak at Bates on Tender roast beef, onions, mushrooms, and gravy PRE-SHOW Beer Tasting: Fri, Mar 15 Martin Luther King Jr. Day, served with mashed potato and vegetable $11.99 but canceled due to weather. EXTRAS! Wine Tasting: Thurs, Mar 21 The program will take place at 7:30 p.m. in the Memo- rial Commons in Chase Mar 15 - 24 Hall, located at 56 Campus ThePublicTheatre.org | (207) 782-3200PROFESSIONAL THEATRE FOR MAINE Avenue in Lewiston. The 31 MAPLE STREET, LEWISTON event is free, but registration 109 Main Street, required at www.eventbrite. South Paris, ME SPONSORED BY The Brand Collective, Baxter Brewing, Mainebiz, Patrons Oxford Insurance SEASON Platz Associates, Sun Journal, Austin Associates, Maine Magazine com. For more information, 743-2532 • mauricerestaurant.com UNDERWRITERS OX Country 96.9, Maine’s Big Z92.7 Page 12 [email protected] • Twin City TIMES • Thursday, March 21, 2019 Norlands opens for Maine Maple Sunday Visitors can also see lands Living History Center Twin City Nights sap boiling demonstrations is a multifaceted museum in the Sap House, have offering in-depth experi- an old-fashioned reading, ences of 19th-century life writing, and arithmetic les- in rural Maine. Their mis- son with the schoolmarm sion is to preserve the her- Chocolate Church double-bill in the District #7 one-room itage and traditions of rural features Patty Larkin and Guy Davis schoolhouse, and bring their Maine’s past, to celebrate own snowshoes and sleds to the achievements of Liver- use on the fields and trails more’s remarkable Wash- of the 445-acre grounds. burn Family, and to use Before leaving, don’t forget living history methods to to stop by the gift shop for make values, activities, and Norlands’ own maple syr- issues of the past relevant up and other treats to take to present and future gen- home. erations. No reservations are necessary. The only charge is $5 to $7 for breakfast. Ad- mission to the schoolhouse and sap house is free of Activities include a pancake charge. For more informa- breakfast in the historic tion, call 897-4366, email farmer’s cottage, sap boiling norlands@norlands. demonstrations in the Sap org, or visit www.norlands. House, and old-fashioned org. Patty Larkin redefines the boundaries of reading, writing, and arith- Located at 290 folk-urban pop music with her inventive metic lessons in the District Norlands Road in Liver- guitar playing and uncompromising Guy Davis is a master blues guitarist and #7 one-room schoolhouse. more, the Washburn-Nor- vocals and lyrics. (Photo courtesy of harmonica player. (Photo courtesy of Joseph A. Rosen) Jana Leon) Experience a tradition- Boston-based guitar shading.” She has been by such artists as Blind al late-winter ritual done the virtuoso Patty Larkin will described as “riveting” (Chi- Willie McTell and Big old-fashioned way when the return to the Chocolate cago Tribune), “hypnotic” Bill Broonzy, and Washburn-Norlands Living Church Arts Center in (Entertainment Weekly) and his musicality by artists History Center opens for Bath with guest blues a “drop-dead brilliant” per- as diverse as Lightnin’ Maine Maple Sunday on ambassador Guy Davis for former (Performing Song- Hopkins and Baba- March 24 from 9:30 a.m. a mainstage performance writer). Billboard magazine tunde Olatunji. But he to 2 p.m. Maine’s premier of blues and urban folk has described her as “a true credits his harmoni- living history museum will music on Friday, March triple threat artist.” ca techniques to the serve up delicious home- 22 at 7:30 p.m. Opening the evening influence of one man only, made pancakes with sausage Patty Larkin re- will be Guy Davis. Fondly the legendary Sonny Ter- drizzled in Norlands’ own defines the boundaries called “Ambassador of the ry. maple syrup. Dining will of folk-urban pop mu- Blues,” Davis is a master Chocolate Church take place in the historic sic with her inventive blues guitarist and harmoni- Arts Center is located at farmer’s cottage and origi- guitar wizardry and un- ca player who has performed 804 Washington Street nal 1867 Washburn family compromising vocals and on the Conan O’Brien and in Bath. Tickets are $20 kitchen. lyrics. Acoustic Guitar David Letterman Shows, A in advance or $24 at the has hailed her “sound- Prairie Home Companion, door, available by call- scape experiments” while and at theaters and festivals ing the box office at 442- Rolling Stone has praised around the globe. His musi- 8455 or at www.chocolat- her “evocative and sonic cal storytelling is influenced echurcharts.org. Kayden Boilard named to “Future of Good” list by U.S. Cellular; receives $10,000 in support of WLU plans Kaydenz Kitchen Food Pantry

Fairy U.S. Cellular has started a small food pantry forward with her vision and Godmother named Kayden Boilard of and Boilard began deliver- mission to make her com- Lewiston one of its 16 under ing boxes to those in need. munity a better place. Gown 16 “The Future of Good” With her parents’ help, she Through its “The Fu- recipients. The company expanded the project by ture of Good” program, U.S. Giveaway is celebrating the work of starting a 501(c) 3 nonprofit Cellular has honored 16 Looking for a free young humanitarians by am- organization called Kaydenz young humanitarians under dress for prom? The Wom- plifying the good they have Kitchen Food Pantry and age 16 for the inspirational an’s Literary Union will done; U.S. Cellular will secured a rental unit to serve acts of good they do in host their sixth annual Fairy award Boilard with $10,000 as a service point and office their communities. The 16 Godmother Gown Giveaway in support of her food pan- space. honorees were selected out on Saturday, March 30, from try, Kaydenz Kitchen. On the morning of of hundreds of nominations 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the historic A year or two ago, December 5, 2018, a fire from across the country Foss Mansion, located at 19 Boilard took notice of a ripped through the building for their efforts to make Elm Street in Auburn. For great need in her commu- where their space was set to an important impact on the more information or to do- nity and asked her parents open in a couple of weeks. community around them and nate your extra gowns, call if they could find a way to Boilard was devastated, but connect to the good in all of 783-6450 or 713-5888. help people get the food she remained determined to us with the help of wireless The Woman’s Literary they needed. Together they pick up the pieces and move technology. Union was organized in 1892 with the mission to promote intellectual, cultural, and ed- Avner the Eccentric to ucational advancement of the community and to preserve perform at Chocolate Church the Foss Mansion, which is on the National Registry of Brilliant, silent master a reminder of the theatrical formed as a ventriloquist on Historic Places. The WLU of physical comedy Avner power that can reside in a Broadway in “Ghetto.” He of Androscoggin County is the Eccentric will present single charismatic performer has performed at numerous a 501(c)(3) charitable non- a hilarious one-man show who touches the heart. The festivals around the world profit organization. For more for all ages on Saturday, show weaves a spell of po- and once sold out the Theatre information, check womans- March 23 at 7:30 p.m. at etic simplicity in a sequence Fontaine in Paris for three literaryunion.org. the Chocolate Church Arts of hilarious predicaments. months. Center in Bath. Avner has appeared on Tickets are $25 in ad- Avner Eisenberg will and off Broadway, played vance or $30 at the door for Check TCT every perform his one-man show the endearing Holy Man adults, $10 for kids, avail- week for updated “Exceptions to Gravity.” “The Jewel” in the film “The able at 442-8455 or www. Calendar listings! This comedic tour de force is Jewel of the Nile,” and per- chocolatechurcharts.org. Thursday, March 21, 2019 • Twin City TIMES • [email protected] Page 13 Thursday, Mar. 21 the rise of a young politi- Deadpool 2 (R) ...... 12:50 3:50 6:55 9:40 Great Falls Forum. cian in an age of modern Noon to 1 p.m. Callahan media politics; in French, Hall, Lewiston Public Li- w. English subtitles. Free; March 22nd through March 27th brary. Dr. Holly Ewing, donations accepted. www. Prof. of Environmental francocenter.org. DOORS OPEN AT: AUBURN SeeCalendar more Calendar at www.TwinCityTimes.com 12:00 pm Studies at Bates College, Community Conver- 746 Center Street Auburn Movie Hotline — 786-8605 discusses “History and Mys- ed. Free; register at www. dar St., Lewiston. French sation Series. 5:30 p.m. Au- teries at Lake Auburn.” LAMetroChamber.com. documentary “Un jour, une burn Public Library. Reps of Us (R) ...... 12:45 1:15 3:45 4:15 ...... 6:45 7:15 9:25 9:55 Free. Bring your bag lunch. Public Office Hours. histoire: Simone Veil, l’in- Catholic Charities’ Refugee 513-3135; LPLReference@ stict de vie” examines the and Immigration Services Captive State (PG-13) ...... 1:10 4:10 7:10 9:40 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Cou- Five Feet Apart (PG-13) ...... 12:55 3:55 6:55 9:30 Gmail.com. ture Room, Lewiston Public life of the former French speak about their cultural orientation programs, Wonder Park (PG) ...... 12:40 2:45 4:50 7:00 Book Discussion. Library. Lewiston’s dele- minister and Holocaust sur- ...... 9:10 5:30 p.m. Morse Library, gates to the Maine Legisla- vivor; in French, w. English sharing accounts of what Captain Marvel (PG-13) ...... 12:30 1:00 1:30 3:30 220 Main St., Greene. This ture answer questions and subtitles. Free; donations newcomers to America ask ...... 4:00 6:30 7:05 7:30 month’s book is “Hillbil- provide an update of the accepted. www.francocen- about navigating daily life ...... 9:20 9:50 ly Elegy” by J.D. Vance. current legislative session. ter.org. in the U.S. Free. How To Train Your Dragon:Hidden World (PG) 12:35 3:35 6:35 9:05 Copies available to borrow MLK Day Address. Bricks & Bridges The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part (PG) ...... 12:50 3:50 All welcome. Fighting With My Family (PG-13) ...... 6:40 9:15 at the library. 946-5544; Bean Supper. 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Memorial Com- Comedy Fest. 6 p.m. 84 sbouchard.jamm.library@ 6 p.m. Sixth St. Congrega- mons, Chase Hall, Bates Court, Auburn. This clean comedy.com. comedy.com. gmail.com. tional Church, 109 Sixth St., College, 56 Campus Ave., comedy showcase features Concert: Momenta “The Mueller Investi- Auburn. Two kinds of beans, Lewiston. Author, historian, Maine favorite Johnny Ater, Monday, April 1 Quartet. 7:30 p.m. Olin gation and the Rule of Law.” red and brown hot dogs, and social justice activist along with Debbie Ennis, Book Discussion. Arts Center, 75 Russell 7 p.m. Muskie Archives, 70 American chop suey, brown Barbara Ransby discusses Al Ghanekar, Nick Gordon, 12:30 p.m. Auburn Pub- St., Bates College, Lewis- Campus Ave., Bates Col- bread, coleslaw, assorted “Intersectional Feminist Jay Hunter, Kara Kilian, lic Library. The Auburn ton. The Quartet performs lege, Lewiston. Frequent desserts and beverages. $6/3 Praxis in the Black Freedom Leonard Kimble, and David Page Turners discuss Kris- works by Beethoven and MSNBC commentator (ages 4- free). Take-out Movement. Free, but regis. McLaughlin. All ages; pay tin Hannah’s novel “The contemporary composers Joyce White Vance discuss- available. required at www.eventbrite. what you can. maineevent- Great Alone.” All welcome; Shawn Jaeger and Ileana Pe- es the Mueller Investigation Bean Supper. 5 p.m. com. comedy.com. copies avail. through the rez-Velazquez. $25 at bate- from a legal standpoint. United Methodist Church, Tuesday, Mar. 26 Concert: Momenta library’s interlibrary loan sconcerts.eventbrite.com. Free. 786-6202. 439 Park Ave., Auburn. Curious Minds Se- Quartet. 7:30 p.m. Olin process. 333-6640, ext. 4. Bricks & Bridges Theater: “A Doll’s Baked beans, casseroles, ries. 2 p.m. Auburn Public Arts Center, 75 Russell Auburn Art Club Comedy Fest. 9 p.m. Bax- House, Part 2.” 7:30 p.m. hot dogs, coleslaw, bread, Library. Senior College St., Bates College, Lewis- Meeting. 2 p.m. Methodist ter Brewing, 120 Mill St., The Public Theatre 31 Ma- beverages and pies; enter- instructor Nancy Duplisea ton. The Quartet performs Church, Park Ave., Auburn. Lewiston. “Maine’s Best ple St., Lewiston. This se- tainment by the Park Avenue presents “The Art of Making works by composer Wil- Shelley Lance-Fulk and Comedian” winner Brian quel to Ibsen’s classic was Pickers at 4:30 p.m. $8/4 Greeting Cards.” Free. Pres. liam Matthews, Esty Pro- Jacklyn Amtower of Com- Brinegar headlines, with widely acclaimed as the best (kids ages 4- free). 782- with L-A Senior College. fessor of Music at Bates pass Rose Images discuss sets by Greg Boggis, Paul play of the 2017 Broadway 3972. https://usm.maine.edu/se- College. Free, but tix re- their wildlife photography. Cyphers, Ralph Joyal, Mark season. Again 3/22-24 (Sun. Bean Supper. 5 p.m. niorcollege. quired from batesconcerts. All Art Club members in- Moccia, Julie Poulin, Ben at 2 p.m.). $20/5. 782-3200; First Congregational Lakes Region Forum. eventbrite.com. vited. Roberts, and Jamie Roux. thepublictheatre.org. Church, Rte. 115, Gray. 6:30 p.m. Bailey Public Bricks & Bridges Book Discussion. 6 Ages 21-plus; pay what you Friday, March 22 Baked beans, casseroles, Library, 38 Bowdoin St., Comedy Fest. 8 p.m., Cow- p.m. Auburn Public Library. can. maineeventcomedy. Fill the Plate Break- salads, homemade breads Winthrop. Michael Miclon, bell Grill & Tap, 49 Lisbon The Speak Your Mind book com. fast. 7 to 9 a.m. Hilton Gar- and desserts, beverages. executive and artistic direc- St., Lewiston. Los Ange- group discusses “Evicted: den Inn, Auburn. This ben- $8/4. Wheelchair accessible. tor of Johnson Hall in Gar- les comedian-actress Mary Saturday, Mar. 30 Poverty and Profit in the efit for SeniorsPlus’ Meals 657-4279 (day of supper diner, discusses “Vaudeville Kennedy headlines; also Fairy Godmother American City,” by Princ- on Wheels program features 657-3279). in Maine.” Free. 377-8673; sets by Jed Bloom, Nic Du- Gown Giveaway. 9 a.m. to 3 eton sociologist Matthew keynote speaker Sen. Susan Concert: Frank Carl- www.baileylibrary.org. fault, Mike Gray, Johanna p.m. Foss Mansion, 19 Elm Desmond. All welcome; Collins. $20 adv./$25 at berg. 7:30 p.m. Olin Arts Andro. Historical Medranda, Mark Reilly, St., Auburn. The Women’s copies avail. through the door. Register at 795-4010 Center, Bates College, 75 Society Meeting. 7 p.m. and Chris Thomas. Ages Literary Union gives away library’s interlibrary loan or www.seniorsplus.org. Russell St., Lewiston. The County Building, Court St., 21-plus; pay what you can. free prom gowns. For more process. 333-6640, ext. 4. Annual District Event. jazz pianist celebrates pi- Auburn. Cyndi Robbins and maineeventcomedy.com. information or to donate Friday, Apr. 5 5 to 9 p.m. VFW Hall, 588 oneering composer, band- Laura Brown discuss the Friday, Mar. 29 your extra gowns, call 783- Theater: “Avenue Minot Ave., Auburn. Join leader, and pianist Mary Lou history of Poland Spring Magnetize Maine 6450 or 713-5888. Q.” 7:30 p.m. Great Falls the Androscoggin Valley Williams. Free, but tix re- Resort. Free; donations wel- Summit. Hilton Garden Bricks & Bridges Performing Arts Center, Soil and Water Conserva- quired from batesconcerts. come. 784-0586. Inn, Auburn. Speakers and Comedy Fest. 12 p.m. Fitts’ Auburn. Community Little tion District for their an- eventbrite.com. Wednesday, Mar. 27 a panel discussion start a Bar & Grill, 150 Center St., Theatre presents this pup- Auburn. Comedian Mark nual meeting, dinner, and Avner the Eccentric. Concert: Bates Col- conversation about how pet-filled musical comedy Turcotte leads a stand-up entertainment. Register at 7:30 p.m. Chocolate Church lege Gamelan Orchestra. to increase collaboration, about becoming an adult; workshop for those looking 241-5377 or mrichard@ Arts Center, 804 Washington 7:30 p.m. Olin Arts Cen- creativity, and connectivity adult themes. Again 4/6, 7, to network and sharpen their maineconservationdistricts. St., Bath. The silent master ter, 75 Russell St., Bates in the workplace to keep 11-14 (Suns. at 2 p.m.). 783- skills. $25 (incl. all-you- com. of physical comedy presents College, Lewiston. The or- younger employees actively 0958; LACLT.com. can-eat pizza). maineevent- Buccaneers’ Banquet. his hilarious one-man show chestra is accompanied by engaged; pres. by Uplift Thursday, Apr. 11 6 p.m. Franco Center, 46 for all ages, “Exceptions to LA. $25. 783-2249; www. comedy.com. Momenta Quartet violinist Theater: “Avenue Cedar St., Lewiston. This pi- Gravity.” $30 ($25 adv.); upliftlamaine.com. Concert: Maine Music Emilie-Anne Gendron. Free, Q.” 7:30 p.m. Great Falls rate-themed evening will in- kids $10. 442-8455; www. Emergency Prepared- Soc. Chorale & Orchestra. but tix required from bate- Performing Arts Center, clude a multi-course dinner, chocolatechurcharts.org. ness Workshop. 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Franco Center, 46 sconcerts.eventbrite.com. Auburn. Community Little costume party, dancing, cash Sunday, Mar. 24 3:30 p.m. Central Maine Cedar St., Lewiston. Joined Thursday, Mar. 28 by professional soloists, the Theatre presents the pup- bar, and the world-premiere Maple Sunday at Nor- Community College. Par- Rotary Club Lunch group performs Handel’s pet-filled musical hit come- of the show and film. Again lands. 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. ticipants will learn how to Meeting. Noon to 1 p.m. Vil- oratorio “Judas Maccabae- dy about becoming an adult; 3/23. $40. Limited seating. Washburn-Norlands Living actively protect their busi- lage Inn, 165 High St., Au- us.” Again 3/31 at 3 p.m. adult themes. Again 4/12-14 Reserve at 783-1585 or History Center, 290 Nor- ness or organization against burn. The guest speaker is $25/22/10 (add $2 at door). (Sun. at 2 p.m.). 783-0958; www.francocenter.org. lands Rd., Livermore. Enjoy the threat of an emergency Jeanne Hulit, president and 333-3386; www.mainemus- LACLT.com. Concert: Patty Larkin. a pancake breakfast, visit situation. Free. Pres. by the CEO of Maine Community icsociety.org. Saturday, Apr. 13 7:30 p.m. Chocolate Church the sap house, and purchase Center for Workforce & Bancorp. Lunch avail. at the Bricks & Bridges Public Breakfast. Arts Center, 804 Washington some of Norlands’ own ma- Professional Development. restaurant. 333-4588; www. Comedy Fest. 7:30 p.m. 6:30 to 10 a.m. Fire station, St., Bath. The Boston-based ple syrup. Breakfast $7/5; Register by 3/27 at 755- lewistonauburnrotary.org. Sapphire, 150 Center St., Ridge Rd. (Rte. 106), Leeds. singer-songwriter-guitarist otherwise, free. 897-4366; 5280. HR Thursdays Work- Auburn. The Fest culmi- The Leeds Volunteer F.D. has been called “a true triple www.norlands.org. National Vietnam War shop. Noon to 1:30 p.m. nates with this performance serves up pancakes, French threat artist” by Billboard Film Screening. 6:30 Veterans Day Observance. Chamber of Commerce, 415 by two-time Las Vegas En- toast, eggs, bacon, sausage, magazine; blues player Guy p.m. Franco Center, 46 Ce- 1 to 4 p.m. Hall of Flags, Lisbon St., Lewiston. Steve tertainer of the Year Joe home fries, ham, homemade Davis opens. $24 ($20 adv.). dar St., Lewiston. Canadian Maine State House, 210 Dorsey of Cross Insurance Trammel. Ages 21-plus; $15 muffins, coffee and juice. 442-8455; www.chocolate- documentary “Hochelaga, State St., Augusta. Open to discusses “Insurance Ins and ($12 in adv.). maineevent- $6/4. churcharts.org. terre des âmes (Land of the public. Free. Out for Your Organization Bricks & Bridges Saturday, Mar. 23 Souls)” portrays how Que- or Business.” $50 (Cham- Continuous Improve- bec’s archaeology reveals Comedy Fest. 7 p.m. Bear ber members $25; CMHRA Bones Beer, 43 Lisbon St., ment for Businesses. 8:30 the past of indigenous peo- members free). 783-2249. a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Room ples; in French, w. English Lewiston. Rhode Island’s Register at www.LAMetro- E.J. Edmonds headlines, 285, L-A College, 51 West- subtitles. Free; donations Chamber.com. minster St., Lewiston. Learn accepted. www.francocen- with sets by Danny Bullis, Film Screening. 3:30 Joe Flynn, Jake Jacobson, about this method by which ter.org. p.m. Franco Center, 46 Ce- businesses of all types can Connor McGrath, Ali Simp- Monday, Mar. 25 dar St., Lewiston. Canadian son, John Sucich, and Bert improve products, services, Film Screening. 6:30 documentary “God Save or processes. Lunch provid- Walpack. Ages 21-plus; pay p.m. Franco Center, 46 Ce- Justin Trudeau” explores what you can. maineevent- Page 14 [email protected] • Twin City TIMES • Thursday, March 21, 2019

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