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Maine’s largest direct mail community publication company serving over 200,000 homes and “It’s All Good” News! Home of www.centralmainetoday.com Volume 18 Issue 1 • September 2021 Turner Publishing Inc., PO Box 214, Turner, ME 04282 • 207-225-2076 • Fax: 207-225-5333 • E-Mail: [email protected] • [email protected] • turnerpublishing.net/news The Augusta area Scouting gears up to get kids outside this fall Gazette AUGUSTA — Scout troops across central and INDEX western Maine are invit- Funny Things Kids Say ...... 2 ing students to join them Calendar ...... 4 as they “Escape the Inside” Movie Review ...... 5 this fall. Student News ...... 6 “Escape the Inside” is a Reader Recipe ...... 6 way of informing youth and V. Paul Reynolds ...... 12 their parents that Scouting Classifieds ...... 13 delivers fun programs in outdoor settings. FEATURE “A boy is not a sitting- ARTICLES down animal,” said Scout- Bittersweet truth - ing founder Robert Baden- ease of pain ...... 8 Powell. That still holds true for Submitted photos How to prevent and treat the boys and girls who can Venture crew 2713 does some white water rafting. Augusta Troop 603 at Camp Hinds annoying dry eyes ...... 8 benefit from Scouting, today’s leaders say. troops and Venture Crews themselves. They didn’t get part of their summer help- want to get outside and Five simple towing tips for “Scouting works best have been busy all summer a lot of time to sit down. ing their community,” Ma- have fun and do things.” novices ...... 10 when we bring the Scouts long having adventures. “They learned about haleris said. “In September, The three largest parts of into the outdoors,” said Scouts in this area spent cooking over an open fire our Cub packs, Scout troops Scouting are: Kennebec Valley District of their summer camping, hik- and how to save someone’s and Venture Crews will be Cub Scouting, which is Scouting Vice Chair Chuck ing, shooting at the archery life in the woods. Some of opening their doors to new fun for the whole family Mahaleris, of Augusta. range, biking, canoeing, our Scouts went white wa- members- youth who are Scouting “Our Cub packs, Scout kayaking and challenging ter rafting and many spent tired of sitting around and gPage 3 PLUMBING HEATING & COOLING ELECTRICAL LET HOULE’S P&H COLLEGE CARRY-OUT TAKE CARE OF ALL YOUR HEAT PUMP NEEDS SCHOOL’S page 8 OPEN Please Drive MATTRESSES Carefull y! UP TO 80% OFF REGULAR PRICING TTWOWO 116”6” OONENE TTOPPINGOPPING PPIZZASIZZAS AND A 2 LITER OF SODA with this coupon $226.996.99 See page 11 Pick Up or Delivery Special Only! Your Choice of Topping! With this coupon. Not to be combined with any other offer. 1 coupon per visit. Mobile coupons not valid. $3.50 delivery charge. Coupon expires 10/1/21. Augusta Cub Pack 603 plays Gaga Ball at Bomazeen Day Camp. Sandwich Platters - Finger Rolls Wrap Platters - Pizza Parties STOP BY FOR HOLIDAY SPECIALS Menu Items - Appetizers Tire Warehouse call 1877895-TIRE for a location nearest you. Brunswick, Thompson, Farmington, Norway, Oxford, Waterville, Raymond, Augusta, Auburn, Lewiston Gift Certiﬁ cates & Much More! TIREWAREHOUSE.NET 40 Years In CCOLLEGEOLLEGE CCARRY-OUTARRY-OUT Business! 126 MOUNT VERNON AVE., AUGUSTA Hours: Sun.-Thur. 9am.-8pm. • Fri. & Sat. 9am-9pm. Deliveries start at 10am. Deliveries must be placed 30 minutes before closing. SServingerving ourour ccuusstomerstomers sisinncece 11981981 The Good News Gazette Page 2 www.centralmainetoday.com September 2021 Share the funniest thing your kid or grandkid said this week! Submit this form with your Funniest Thing Kids Say

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Hills Ridge Road, MAINE NEWS PAGE exhibition, Shepard’s Farm ing Garden, 304 Main St., Greene, details on Face- If you are hosting a free community event and would Sept. 3 — Western like it added to our calendar, please email your details to: Maine Art Group First Preserve, 121 Crockett Waterville, free, registra- book Leavitt Class of 80 [email protected] and include: Date of Ridge Road, Norway, free, tion required Jillian Roy, and 81; 40th Class Re- event; name of event; time of event; venue location; town; Friday reception for artist contact phone number. Late submissions may not be pub- Erica Christensen, 5-7 p.m. open to public. 207-873-3615 x 19, jroy@ union | Facebook. lished. Emailed events are processed faster. Our Maine Main Street Gallery, 426 Sept. 11 —Awards hvwa.org. Sept. 19 — Dog work- Events calendar page is FREE for free community events. reception for Rangeley Sept. 14 — Retired shop for youth 8-14, hosted Church, library and school event news is free on this page. 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Sept. 8 — Biologist and Church, 135 Second St., Sept. 14 — Carol Sept. 25 — Chewonki’s author James D. Paruk, Hallowell, featuring Maine Gardner, “Involuntary Mammals of Maine, “Loon Lessons: Uncom- State Historian Earle Americans: Scottish sponsored by Norridgwock mon Encounters with the Shettleworth Jr. presenta- Prisoners in Early Colonial Library Trustees, 11 a.m. Great Northern Diver,” tion on history of Hallow- Maine,” 6:30-7:30 p.m. via Norridgewock Grange 6 p.m., Rangeley Public ell granite industry. Zoom, hosted by Norway Hall, 9 Mercer Road, free, torical Society, 1-4 p.m., at Sept. 11-Oct. 11 — 7th Library, 7 Lake St., free, Sept. 11 — Mary Public Library, free, open open to public, 207-634- Knight House, River Walk annual Western Moun- open to public, stop by or Dillingham-Burnt Meadow to public,networkmaine. 2828. near West Pitch Park, free, tain Photography Show, call 207-864-5529 to sign chapter of the DAR, 11 zoom.us/j/83474255440, open to public, donations Lakeside Contemporary up. a.m., Hope Haven Gospel questions call 207-743- OCTOBER accepted, masks must be Art Gallery, lobby of RFA Sept. 9 — Joshua L. mission, 209 Lincoln St., 5309 ext. 1. worn to tour the house, Lakeside Theater, 2439 Lewiston. Guest speaker Sept. 14 — Lisa Luken, Oct. 2-3 — Artisan fair, 207-784-0586. Chamberlain Civil War Main St., Rangeley, free, is State Regent Beverly simple living coach and 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Boothby’s Roundtable, speaker Pat open to public, rangeley- Falci, 7 p.m. Morrell Room Foster Robbins. consultant, on hygge, 6:30 Farm Market, Boothby Sept. 11 — Congre- p.m. via Zoom, hosted by Road, Livermore, free, NOVEMBER arts.org. at Curtis Memorial Library, 23 Pleasant St., Brunswick, gational Church of East Lithgow Public Library, open to public, Heather- Nov. 13 — Our Lady of CANCELLATIONS free, open to the public. Sumner Harvest Day and Augusta, free, open to pub- [email protected] or the Rosary Christmas Craft None listed. 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(Warner Bros. Pictures/ (Joaquin Cosio) and the Thinker (Peter Capaldi). The action, it’s visually stylish and appealing to the senses, DC) second group is being led by Bloodsport (Idris Elba), which makes each sequence a joy to watch. But while The DCEU’s second who’s only doing it to keep his estranged daughter Tyla the climax gets too excessive for its own good with attempt at bringing the (Storm Reid) out of prison. Joining him is the psychoti- Starro suddenly appearing, it doesn’t detract from the dangerously fun gang to cally patriotic Peacemaker (John Cena), Polka-Dot wild viewing experience. the screen after the 2016 Man (David Dastmalchian), Ratcatcher 2 (newcomer Much like “Guardians of the Galaxy,” Gun assem- cult masterpiece direct- Daniela Melchior) daughter of Ratcatcher 1 (Taika bles a crack team of actors to bring some of the well- ed by David Ayer, “The Waititi in a cameo), and King Shark (Sylvester Stal- known plus lesser-known characters from the comics Lucas Allen Suicide Squad,” does a lone). Once they find Flag working with Sol Soria (Al- to life. Robbie once again brought a playful and deadly 180-degree turn into a ice Braga) in a coup to overthrow Suarez plus Quinn assurance to Harley Quinn as well as having some of lighter dark comedy route in her own usual adventures, this “Suicide Squad” has the character’s best moments yet. Elba plays Blood- courtesy of “Guardians of the Galaxy” director James to capture Thinker and find a way to avert disaster in sport both seriously and gentle as well as charming, Gunn. To go from directing for Marvel to directing for the form of a giant alien starfish called Starro the Con- while Melchior leaves a lasting impression along with DC may seem shocking, but it makes sense for Gunn to queror. her pet rat. Both Dastmalchian and Stallone gets the want to bring more of his own qualities as a filmmaker Is this film a sequel or reboot, especially when it most laughs with the latter’s King Shark giving Vin that the House of Mouse wouldn’t let him do. contains some characters and actors carried over from Diesel’s Groot a run for his money in the CG sidekick Bellevue Prison, where the baddest of the bad are the 2016 film? The answer may depend on how each department. But the true MVP is Cena who hilariously sent, is actually a cover for the top-secret Task Force viewer sees the film in their own way. In any case, it gives us a character worthy of battling do-gooder Cap- X that Amanda Waller (Viola Davis) oversees to send has somebody different bringing more creativity and tain America and a villain with more personality than groups of inmates to suicidal missions for the U.S. energy to a title previously done before like any other in “F9.” government. On one particular mission, she sends comic book property. It’s more interesting to see how one group including Harley Quinn (Margot Robbie), much of a difference the quality is in the final product, The best thing to say about “The Suicide Squad” is Savant (Michael Rooker), Captain Boomerang (Jai which is certainly surprising. the fact that it’s a James Gunn superhero film and that’s Courtney), Blackguard (SNL’s Pete Davidson), T.D.K. With Gunn, he manages to bring his own edgy style a good thing. It doesn’t matter if it’s Marvel or DC, the (Nathan Fillion), Weasel (Sean Gunn), and their leader to the project rooted from his early days working for man can find ways to shock us, make us laugh, and be Colonel Rick Flag (Joel Kinnaman) to a South Ameri- Troma Films even having its founder Lloyd Kaufman entertaining when he brings his style and vision to any can island called Corto Maltese. Once they get there, in a cameo. The film combines fun comedy and the ac- project. On that note, we can’t wait to see what he’ll most of them get massacred by enemy soldiers while tion with shocking displays of gory violence that will give us next. Quinn gets captured and Flag vanishes. have viewers screaming out loud. With so many char- THE MOVIE’S RATING: R (for strong violence and Turns out the group was merely a distraction for an- acters, it’s natural to see most of them getting killed gore, language throughout, some sexual references, other group to make it through the island on a mission one-by-one in so many ways especially in the opening drug use, and brief graphic nudity) to prevent an evil plot orchestrated by General Suarez moments that help set up the story’s tone. As for the THE CRITIC’S RATING: 3.75 Stars (Out of Four) 2019 CONY FALL SPORTS SCHEDULE

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Blue 7:00 09/13 @ Skowhegan 7:00 09/23 @ Messalonskee 4:00 09/20 vs Messalonskee 7:00 09/30 @ Lewiston 5:00 09/27 vs Lewiston 7:00 10/07 vs Windham 4:00 10/04 @ Windham 7:00 10/14 @ Hampden Academy 4:00 10/11 vs Hampden Academy 7:00 10/21 @ Falmouth/Greely 4:00 10/18 vs Falmouth/Greely 7:00 10/28 vs Gardiner 4:00 10/25 @ Gardiner 7:00 The Good News Gazette Page 6 www.centralmainetoday.com September 2021 STUDENT NEWS Vassalboro student named to Augusta student named to Augusta resident earns Dean College dean’s list Iowa dean’s list Missouri State degree FRANKLIN, Mass. — Madison Grass, of Vassal- AMES, Iowa — Talia Jorgensen of Augusta, Maine, has SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Austin Davis, of Augusta, boro, Maine, has been named to the Dean College been named to the spring 2021 dean’s list in the College of Maine, was among the 2,954 students who earned a de- dean’s list for the spring 2021 semester. Human Sciences at Iowa State University. gree from Missouri State University this spring. The com- Students named to the dean’s list have demonstrated The dean’s list honors students who have earned a grade mencement ceremonies took place May 13-14. a serious commitment to their studies while at Dean point average of 3.5 or higher. Davis graduated with a bachelor of science in Agricul- College. tural Business. Augusta, Manchester residents Sidney student named to Augusta student named to graduate from Bates Emerson dean’s list Emmanuel dean’s list LEWISTON — Students from Augusta and Manchester were among 469 students from 38 states and 43 countries BOSTON — Alexa Gallant, of Augusta, Maine, has BOSTON — Micah Riportella, of Sidney, Maine, has who graduated from Bates College on May 27. been named to the Emerson College dean’s list for the been named to the Emmanuel College dean’s list for the Area graduates are: 2021 spring semester. spring 2021 semester. Jasmine Nutakki, of Augusta, who graduated after ma- A grade point average of 3.7 or higher is required to be Emmanuel students must achieve a grade point average joring in biological chemistry, the daughter of Jayadev D. named to Emerson’s dean’s list. of 3.5 or higher for a 16-credit semester. Nutakki and Reena P. Nutakki, and a 2017 graduate of Gallant is majoring in Writing, Lit and Publishing, and a Cony High School. member of the class of 2022. Nathan Delmar, of Manchester, who graduated after majoring in history and minoring in philosophy and Asian studies, the son of Mark Delmar and Janet Delmar, and a Hallowell student named 2017 graduate of Maranacook Community School. Augusta students named to to RIT dean’s list Local students named to WPI dean’s list ROCHESTER, N.Y. —Lindsay Bowman of Hallowell, WORCESTER, Mass. —Area residents have been Maine, has been named to the dean’s list at Rochester In- named to the dean’s list for academic excellence at Worces- stitute of Technology for the 2021 spring semester. Nichols president’s list ter Polytechnic Institute for the spring 2021 semester. Undergraduate students are eligible for dean’s list if DUDLEY, Mass. — Students from Augusta and Mount The criteria for the WPI dean’s list differs from that of their GPA is greater than or equal to 3.40 for nine credit Vernon, Maine, have been named to the Nichols College most other universities as WPI does not compute a grade president’s list for the spring 2021 semester. point average, but instead defines it by the amount of work hours of traditionally graded coursework; they do not have Students whose semester grade point average is 3.85 or completed at the A level in courses and projects. any grades of “Incomplete,” NE, D, or F; and they have higher for at least 12 undergraduate credit-hours and no Recognized for academic achievement are Rowan La- registered for, and completed, at least 12 credit hours. grades below B- receive president’s list honors. baugh, class of ’22, majoring in Mechanical Engineering; Bowman is in the game design and development pro- Recognized for academic achievement are Tyler Dostie, Jacob Mills, class of ‘23 majoring in Biomedical Engi- gram. of Augusta, and Tyler Dunn, of Mount Vernon neering. 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AUGUSTA — The first Fisher House in Maine was officially dedicated by Fisher House Foundation President David Coker and VA Maine Healthcare Sys- tem Medical Center Direc- tor Tracye B. Davis Aug. 4 in a ceremony at the Togus VA Medical Center. The 13,500-square-foot home provides lodging for families of veterans at no cost, allowing them to be with their loved ones while they undergo treatment at the at the Togus VA Maine Medical Center. The new home away from home will mean a savings to veteran families of more than half a million dollars each year. The VA Maine Fisher House opened its doors to veteran families on Feb. 17, but the dedication ceremony was delayed. Since opening its doors, VA Maine Fisher House has cared for 550 guests while their loved ones received medical care. “The opportunity for me Submitted photo to stay at Fisher House and spend so much time each day with Rex has made enhance VA Maine’s abil- contributors for their ex- inviting living room. Fisher tary and Veteran families About the VA Maine such a difference for both of ity to provide access to traordinary support of our House Foundation ensures an estimated $525 million Healthcare System -www. us,” said Susie Daugherty. exceptional health care for military and Veterans’ fam- that there is never a lodg- in out-of-pocket costs for maine.va.gov “In the midst of the most veterans,” said VA Maine ilies: the Wohlers Family ing fee. Since inception, lodging and transportation. Please visit our Facebook frightening and depress- Healthcare System Medical Foundation, Fisher House the program has saved mili- www.fisherhouse.org page @VAMaine ing chapter of our 40-year Center Director Tracye B. of Boston, Inc., Ruby W. & marriage, we have received Davis. Lavon P. Linn Foundation, this amazing, spirit-lifting “I am honored to finally Vehicles for Veterans, and gift of time together, and be part of the VA Maine the many gifts of a grateful for me to be able to return Fisher House dedication,” nation. each night from the hospi- said Fisher House Founda- tal to this perfectly beauti- tion President David Coker. About Fisher House ful home away from home “Despite the challenges is so comforting.” of COVID-19, the Fisher Fisher House Founda- This is the 86th Fisher House has done an amaz- tion is best known for its Everything you want from your bank, plus the benefit of local House in the U.S., Ger- ing job supporting families network of 91 comfort people, local knowledge and commitment to our local nonprofits. many and the United King- during these challenging homes where military and dom. Another five houses times.” Veteran families can stay at opened during the pandem- The VA Maine Fisher no cost while a loved one is ic bringing the total number House has 16 handicap receiving treatment. These of Fisher House to 91. The accessible guest suites, homes are located at major VA Maine Fisher House is a spacious kitchen, large military and VA medical in an area where many vet- communal living, dining centers nationwide, and in erans drive long distances and family rooms, laundry Europe, close to the medi- to receive specialized care. room and an outdoor patio. cal center or hospital they “We are grateful to have The home was gifted to VA serve. Fisher Houses have such a wonderful resource as part of the dedication up to 21 suites, with pri- available in Maine for our ceremony. vate bedrooms and baths. veterans and active duty Fisher House Founda- Families share a common Learn more at www.KennebecSavings.Bank service members. These tion proudly recognizes the kitchen, laundry facilities, comfort homes greatly generosity of the following a warm dining room and an

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It used formed under the direction of a nutritionist or holistic to be that joint pain was practitioner. One of the oral herbal treatments for de- breathing will not only assist in the detox of your system primarily associated with toxifying your body to assist in the relief of joint and but it can decrease blood pressure, increase metabolism Live Long, Live Well arthritis in the elderly or muscle pain is Glucosamine Chondroitin MSM. This is for weight loss and allow every organ in your body to Jodi R. Cornelio, AS, BA, MBA caused by a specific -in great for knee pain but takes about 30 days before sig- perform more efficiently. Nutritionist, Personal Trainer jury. Now recent studies nificant reduction in knee pain is noticed. 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It is impossible to escape pollu- pain. Stress can build up toxins in your body and add ins in the muscles. Lastly, also make sure your body is tion and its destructive effects on our bodies. The toxins to joint and muscle pain. Eliminating or minimizing getting the rest it needs to meet the demands you expect from pollution accumulate in the tissues of the body and these stresses can help with joint and muscle pain. With no one can dispute the direct relationship between toxic- family and job responsibilities we are all multi-tasked. from it and try not to fill it up with toxins from over ity and disease. Recognize when you are putting too many tasks on your consumption of alcohol and sugars. There are ways to counteract the effects of pollution plate and allow time for you, every day. Set one hour Live Long, Live Well. CATCHING HEALTH WITH DIANE ATWOOD How to prevent and treat annoying dry eyes upper lid.” about every 20 minutes or so. Close our eyes all the way By Diane Atwood Don’t blink back those tears for 2 seconds, open them for two seconds. Do this about 20 Blinking is key to healthy tears. When you blink your times. It’s called conscious blinking. Did you know one of the symptoms of dry eyes is wa- eyes it causes a muscular contraction that releases oil from “It kind of works like windshield wipers,” explains Hill. tery eyes? Confusing, huh? The term dry eyes is really a the meibomian glands into the tears. If we don’t blink fre- “When you only do partial blinks it’s like a wiper that can misnomer, says Dr. Katherine Hill. She is an optometrist quently enough, our tears end up being deficient in oil and only go so far. We’re left with the bottom portion of the specializing in dry eye issues at Eyecare Medical Group in that’s when we can develop dry eyes. eye exposed to the environment, not getting rewetted. So, Portland. A better or more descriptive term, in Dr. Hill’s The average person blinks about 15 to 20 times a min- if every 20 or 30 minutes, especially when we’re in the opinion, is dysfunctional tear syndrome. ute. Anytime we are concentrating, such as when reading zone, we can do some slow, long, gentle and deliberate “Dry eye doesn’t really explain what’s going on,” she or driving, we blink about half the normal rate. If you’re blinks, we’ll help rehydrate the surface of the eye and uti- said. “It’s the tears’ inability to do their job, which is to on an electronic device like the laptop I’m using to write lize those important oils.” adequately and consistently hydrate, nourish and protect this blog post, you blink at about one-fifth the normal rate. Common symptoms the surface of the eye from the environment. Tears are a I don’t know about you, but I am guilty of staring at the You might think it would be easy to recognize if your remarkably complex system. Their quality comes from the screen for quite a long time, especially when I’m work- tears are underperforming because a common symptom IS oil glands in the upper and lower lids, and the quantity or ing. What I, and maybe you, should start doing is taking Dry water volume comes from the lacrimal gland beneath the regular blink breaks. Stop what we’re doing or staring at gPage 9 LAKESIDE LIVE! 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We have maintenance tears — with each blink we get a thick, oily, nutrient dense tear that protects the surface of the eye — and then we have reflex tearing. You got poked in the eye or experience emotional crying, which produces a high volume of salty tears. Our eyes only hold about two tears at a time, so they will inevitably be rolling down our cheeks. “The maintenance tearing is kind of the sprinkler system that is constantly going and the reflex tearing is more like Eyecare Medical Group photo a fire hose,” she added. “When the sprinkler system fails, Katherine Hill, O.D. when the maintenance tearing isn’t doing its job properly, Conscious blinking is a good start toward healthier when it comes to eye health, as well as in makeup remov- the brain says to flush the eyes, and the reflex tearing kicks tears, but Hill has more suggestions. Just as we should er, lotions and serums. “Regulation is horribly lacking in in because it’s trying to protect the surface of the eye.” practice good dental hygiene to keep our gums healthy, we this arena,” says HIll. “It hasn’t been updated in nearly 40 During an eye exam, a doctor might notice the tearing also need to practice good eye hygiene to keep our lids and years. We allow a lot of ingredients and chemicals that are and recognize it as a symptom of dry eyes, but oftentimes tears healthy. “It’s not that nice to think of,” she says, “but actually illegal in other countries because they have no patients insist their eyes are anything but dry. we’re supposed to be covered with bacteria and microbes right being used on a skin, let alone around the eyes. Al- Why do eyes become chronically dry? that live in balance with the oils of our skin. Natural flora. cohol and formaldehyde, for instance, are found in many There are several things that can prevent our tears from If the balance is upset, it can increase inflammation and products. doing their job and making our eyes get too dry: also plaque buildup at the base of eyelashes right near the With so little regulation, when it comes to the world of • The environment (indoors and out) opening of the oil glands. You want to remove what should makeup, the burden falls on the consumer, so use due dili- • Certain medications, such as antihistamines not be there without stripping the oils. You don’t want to gence and choose products that are clean, meaning they • Diseases that affect your body’s ability to make tears, kill the good and the bad bacteria.” don’t contain toxic ingredients. One way to check is to Never put on harsh soaps or cleansers. Use a clean wash- look at the Environmental Working Group’s Safe Skin including rheumatoid arthritis, Sjogren’s syndrome, cloth, warm water, and appropriate lid hygiene products. Deep page (https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/), where you thyroid issues, allergies, rosacea, and autoimmune Hill prefers a hypochlorous acid spray. It sounds scary but can search different brands, products and ingredients. conditions. it’s a natural bleach that your skin makes, and It dissolves Even if you pay a lot of money for a product or it’s oph- • Age (We produce fewer tears as we age.) plaque and removes debris without stripping oils and bac- thalmologist approved ,you can’t trust that it’s safe, and • Hormonal changes, such as menopause or when teria. You can spray it on your eyelids and let it air dry or you’re taking hormone replacements use a lint-free cotton pad to apply. Do it once a day. Dry • Screen time Ingredients in many makeup products are a big issue gPage 11 • Compromised diets • Skin and eye care products UNIVERSITY OF MAINE • Poor eye hygiene AT AUGUSTA • Inflammation • Eyelids that are unable to close all the way How to keep your tears healthy

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Dry day. It’s important to let the eyes breathe naturally without therapy and radio-frequency gland expression done in the Page 9 the lenses in place.” office can restore the health of tears. You can use lubricating or rewetting drops, but make “The more severe, the more valuable these treatments also, if it’s a clean product it might still not be right for you. sure they are specifically approved for contact lens wear, are,” she explains. “Also, the earlier we can intervene the “There’s a lot of trial and error in finding the right make- Hill advises. Avoid harsh preservatives, which tend to be better outcomes we get. They rejuvenate the glands, acti- up and skincare products,” she cautions. “It could be clean found in multi-use bottles. You’re putting the drops in your vate the mitochondria, the powerhouses of the cells, and but you could be sensitive to particular dyes or preserva- eye to wet them, but the preservatives are exacerbating the improve the underlying sources of inflammation. Unfortu- tives. You have to figure out what brand is right for you. I dryness! Instead, Hill recommends opting for preservative- nately, these treatments are not covered by insurance right recommend water-based cosmetics.” free single-use vials that have just a few drops in them. now. Otherwise, we use medicated drops, oral medica- You also have to remove makeup every night with either Drops that claim to relieve redness also contain harsh tions, and adjust the environment, habits and routines, all warm water or a simple oil-based formula. Again, always preservatives along with medicine that can dry out and ir- of which are valuable and important, only not always as check the ingredients. “Makeup remover,” she says, “is the ritate the eyes. If you use them for more than a few days effective.” single biggest offending agent in the daily regimen of most you can also have rebound redness. They’ll be redder than people because it’s alcohol based. Then you read that list they were in the first place. Instead of grabbing for some- In closing and for more information of ingredients, and you’re getting down to 20 ingredients, thing to get rid of the redness, find out why they’re red. Dry eye disease is one of the most common conditions many unpronounceable.” There’s a reason and it’s probably dryness. affecting the eyes. It is estimated 50 million Americans Another big contributor to dry eye issues is anti-aging or deal with it; primarily, because of environmental issues, anti-wrinkle products that typically contain retinol, which Diagnosis and treatment that number is likely to rise. While dry eyes may sound is a vitamin derivative. It’s natural, healthy, effective at Hill says about 40 percent of the time, people see her at simple, it is a complex and often poorly understood condi- minimizing pores, and shrinking oil glands, but not good their doctor’s recommendation. For a variety of reasons, tion. for your eyes. You can buy very expensive, very nice eye they don’t realize their eyes are not producing tears the If you would like more information about dry eyes or creams with instructions to put on your eyelids once/twice way they should. With a closer look, she can tell. If nec- dysfunctional tear syndrome, visit (https://www.eyec- a day. The problem, says Hill, is that the retinol damages essary, advanced treatments, such as intense pulse-light aremed.com/dry-eye-center-maine/) the margin of the eyelid and oil production, compromising the health of your tears. YODER’S SAWMILL, LLC Contacts and eye solutions Bagged Cedar What you put in your eyes can also damage the health Shavings §278-3539 278-3777 of your tears. Contacts, for instance, can act like a sponge Private Powerline Construction and absorb the tears and leave the surface dry. It can hap- pen even when they fit well and are replaced on a regular Service Pole Installation basis. “Contacts will inherently alter the natural physiol- Ledge Drilling CEDAR IS OUR ogy of the tear exchange,” she explains. “It doesn’t mean CALL TODAY you can’t wear them, but you need to understand what’s going on. I don’t recommend wearing them all day every 207-431-3218 SPECIALTY [email protected] • http://www.newgenpowerline.com Long Lasting • Rot Resistant Creating beautiful, NOW Beautiful ACCEPTING healthy smiles with an emphasis NEW PATIENTS Choose from: 5/4 Decking, Fence Pickets, on excell ence V-Match Siding, Clapboards, Log Siding Smile Solu� ons of Maine Complete Den� stry BAGGED CEDAR Waterville Oﬃ ce: 207-873-2073 • 98 Silver St., Waterville SHAVINGS AVAILABLE Winthrop Oﬃ ce: 207-377-6958 • 28 Old Western Ave., Winthrop

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On Aug. 4, a 66-year old Texas man, Jimmy Doug Simpson, got lost trying to summit Mt. Washington. Try- ing to navigate with a cell phone app he took a wrong turn and wound up off a trail at dark in a tough spot, where he could neither go V. Paul Reynolds up or down. He had no map, no compass and no source of Once, before the age of cell light. phones, most responsible hik- The hiker was stuck below ers took to the woods with a a headwall in the Great Gulf few basic essentials — com- Wilderness, which presented pass, map, matches, flash- a formidable two-fold chal- light, water and a couple of lenge for his rescuers — lo- energy bars. cating his position and getting Not anymore. Increasingly, him back on a trail without hikers hit the trail with just climbing up the head wall. their cell phones and a pock- Fortunately, Simpson did etful of high expectations. have an emergency locator After all, a cell phone im- beacon, which he activated. bues confidence and a sense This allowed his rescuers to of security, right? Get lost or pinpoint his position soon af- the slope back to the Great has been recommended that Service has responded to 81 Maine guide and host of twist an ankle? Just dial 911. ter first light. (In Maine, this Gulf Trail. he be billed for the expenses incidents of missing hikers.) a weekly radio program They’ll all come to find you. spring, two capsized canoeists By early afternoon, the associated with the rescue.” Insofar as we know, Maine — “Maine Outdoors” — Game wardens, state troop- were located on Chamberlain warden managed to escort This is as it should be. In has never invoked this op- heard Sundays at 7 p.m. on ers, fire departments, search Lake in a big blow thanks to Simpson around the head- Maine, there is a provision tion. Perhaps it should. “The Voice of Maine News and rescue units. They’ll all an emergency locator bea- wall and safely back to the in state law that allows the Climbing a mountain or - Talk Network.” He has come. con.) According to a press re- Great Gulf Trail. Maine Warden Service to taking an extended hike in authored three books; on- In New Hampshire this lease, the Androscoggin Val- All is well that end’s well, bill rescued hikers if it can the wilderness with only a line purchase information is summer, state conservation ley Search and Rescue Team but according to the press be shown that the hiker cell phone is unwise and available at www.maineout- officers have found or res- stood by above the head wall release “because of his lack acted irresponsibly or failed personally irresponsible. doorpublications.com. or cued more than 20 missing with ropes and harnesses in of essential items and poor to prepare properly for an The author is editor of www.sportingjournal.com. hikers. A couple hikers came case the warden and Simp- choices throughout the en- outdoor adventure. (So far the “Northwoods Sport- Contact email — vpaulr@ back in body bags. son were unable to traverse tirety of Simpson’s hike, it this year, the Maine Warden ing Journal.” He is also a tds.net

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By Mark Huard belted out the songs of Whitney Houston and Dolly Parton along with her biggest hit, “Redhead.” BANGOR — Darling’s Waterfront Pavilion hosted its Scott was the second to take the stage. He quickly made first concert in 708 days on Aug. 5, when country star friends with the audience and started off with some games Luke Bryan and several other artists took the stage. to get everyone cheering and engaged. He played guitar Concertgoers crowded into the newly renovated space and piano, and sang his favorite songs from his favorite to enjoy performances from Bryan as well as Caylee Ham- artist, Keith Whitley. Scott said that he is a “90s baby” and mack and Dylan Scott. played a montage from his era, which got the crowd on Alyssa Flye, of Fairfield, said, “Nothing beats a live their feet. He also played his newest song “New Truck” show, especially after the madness of the past year and a which was due to be released the following day. half. It was nice to finally have a piece of normalcy and see The transitions between acts was smooth and flawless, everyone out enjoying themselves.” as staff created a fantastic moment for Bryan to make his Bryan fans know that his goal in life is often to find the entrance on stage. He came out with an energy like none silver lining and move forward in the face of tragedy. In other and the 14,000 fans were all on their feet. He sang 1996, his brother died in a car accident just as Bryan was and he danced every move including the sprinkler right planning to go to Nashville. Instead, he stayed at home for along with his fans. Bryan, 45, didn’t slow down from the two years until he was encouraged by his father to go get moment he entered the stage. his dream. In 2007, Bryan’s sister died, and seven years af- Two young first-time concert goers, Jaylenn Cugno ter that her husband died, leaving their three children with- and Brooklyn Johnson, both of Skowhegan, excitedly re- out parents. Bryan and his wife have raised the children ported “this is the greatest night of our entire lives.” They and continue to work through the tragedy by focusing on watched in awe as Bryan effortlessly transitioned from the positive and how to move forward as a family. song to song, engaging the band and the audience to create There were close to 14,000 people in attendance at an amazingly energetic performance. the “Proud to be Right Here 2021.” After all, aren’t we Hammack and Scott joined Bryan in a finale that did all proud to be here still standing after such an enormous not disappoint. They laughed, danced, and sang together life-altering situation in the world? Despite rain, the stands all while enjoying some adult beverages on the stage. The filled early and stayed filled. audience stayed on their feet, and it was evident that the Hammack, the opening act, thanked the audience for fans were happy and satisfied with their first concert in 708 Mark Huard/Central Maine Photography “showing up.” She said that her job is to warm the audi- days. The general consensus was a positive vibe support- Luke Bryan performs in Bangor. ence up for the main event, and she did just that as she ing togetherness and moving forward. &RPSUHKHQVLYH(\H([DPV (\HZHDU&HQWHUDQG&RQWDFW/HQV 2Q6LWH6XUJHU\&HQWHU 6WDWHRIWKH$UW&DWDUDFW6XUJHU\ /LJKW$GMXVWDEOH&DWDUDFW/HQV 5HWLQDO'LVHDVHVDQG*ODXFRPD /DVHU6XUJHU\ “Your Sight is Our Vision” %RWR[-XYHGHUPDQG/DWLVVH

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