FREE Thursday G GorhamWeekly.comorham - Your hometown newspaper WEEKLY©Twin City Publishing, Inc. 2020 Founded in 1998 April 29, 2021 Baxter Library book sale, meeting Sexual Assault Awareness Month From Baxter Library Pages 8-9 GORHAM – Baxter Memorial Library will host a series of events in May, including the Friends of Baxter Memorial Library An- First-timer crowned as Mrs. Maine America nual Meeting on May 13. The Friends of Baxter Memorial Li- By Nathan Tsukroff organization that “focuses on really simple brary Book Sale will take place May 7 and breathing techniques for an individual to 8. DURHAM – A suggestion from a do, whether it’s in sport to help with en- Tuesday, May 4 former Mrs. Maine America prompted durance, or it comes down to daily anx- 9:30 a.m. Durham resident Alecia Jack to compete iety – breathing techniques that can help Preschool Discovery Time in her first-ever pageant, and she emerged manage that. And furthermore, like physi- If you love picture books watch Ms the winner for 2021. cal activity, like simple things that people Heidi on Facebook as she reads a new book “I was approached by a former 20210 can do in their everyday life, and simple each week. (ages 3-5). Mrs. Maine America (Christine Blake) and nutrition that they can do to have a better Thursday, May 6 she asked if this was something I would be lifestyle (and) live longer.” 9:30 a.m. interested in,” Jack said. She said this platform is “a passion Toddler Discovery Time “I asked if this is just a beauty con- of mine. It always has been! I am some- Join Ms. Dani for a Virtual Dis- test, or is there more to it?” and was told body that I don’t like to go to an extreme covery Time on Facebook as she reads there was “totally more to it.” level for fitness or nutrition. I want some- a picture book to our youngest listen- “There’s a lot of interaction with oth- thing to be easy, something you don’t have ers. (18months-3 yrs). er women. These other women are very to think about too hard.” Friday May 7 accomplished women, they are ‘power When her boys were babies, she 9 a.m.-6 p.m. women’ and there’s a lot of networking would “find really simple things to incor- Book Sale between them and the business communi- porate veggies in colors on their plate, so The Friends of Baxter Memorial Li- ty. And so that’s what intrigued me,” Jack it was something they were used to since brary Book Sale will take place on Friday, said. they were little.” She would make quesa- May 7 from 9 am to 6 pm, and Saturday, Working as a Senior Claims Adjust- dillas with tufts of broccoli and peppers, May 8 from 9 am to 1 pm in Shaw Gym. er in the Property & Casualty Insurance and “they saw the colors, they loved the Saturday May 8 world, Jack, 36 years old, has been married flavors,” she said. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. to her husband, Jason, for 13 years. They Jack said she is reaching out to local Book Sale share two “fun-loving boys”, Bryson, 10, Alecia Jack of Durham was crowned Mrs. schools and organizations, starting with The Friends of Baxter Memorial Li- and Dawson, 6. Maine America in a pageant at the Double- Physiology First, which bills itself as a brary Book Sale will take place on Friday, The pageant is part of the Mrs. World tree Hotel in South Portland in early April. nonprofit organization that shares - lead May 7 from 9 am to 6 pm, and Saturday, organization and took place earlier this She will compete in the national Mrs. Amer- ing-edge tools to mitigate stress and anx- May 8 from 9 am to 1 pm in Shaw Gym. month at the Doubletree Hotel in South ica competition in Las Vegas in November, iety and peak cognitive performance with Tuesday May 11 Portland. As this year’s winner, Jack will with the winner of that pageant going on to students, parents, and educational leaders. 9:30 a.m. go on to compete in the Mrs. America pag- the Mrs. World competition. (Photo courte- Located in Portland, Physiology First is a Preschool Discovery Time eant in Las Vegas in November. The win- sy of Alecia Jack) sister organization to Breathe to Perform. If you love picture books watch Ms ner of that pageant will then compete for “I’ve partnered with them to get aware- Heidi on Facebook as she reads a new book the international title of Mrs. World. ness out there,” she said. each week. (ages 3-5). Traditionally a spring event, last themselves, and how well the gown com- There were five women competing Thursday May 13 year’s Mrs. Maine America pageant had plimented them. for the Mrs. Maine America title this year, 9:30 a.m. been postponed three times, taking place “The interview was being real and and five competing for the Miss Maine for Toddler Discovery Time in September. true to the judges, answering honestly, and America strong title. The field was smaller Join Ms. Dani for a Virtual Dis- Getting to the pageant involved com- presenting what you can offer to the com- this year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. covery Time on Facebook as she reads munity service and meeting with the other munity,” Jack said. Patricia Schimpf, competing as a picture book to our youngest listen- contestants to learn more about the com- “My goal is to represent the state, so Miss Hancock County, took the title ers. (18months-3 yrs). petition, Jack said. at the national competition, I want to be this year for the Miss Maine for Amer- Thursday May 13 The Mrs. Maine America judging able to express what our state represents,” ica strong pageant, which crowned its 6-7 p.m. was in three parts. Each contestant had she said. “I want to be involved with the first winner in 2019. Debra Pronovost, Friends of Baxter Memorial Li- a four-minute interview with each of the (local) community was much as I can.” executive state director of the Maine brary Annual Meeting four judges, which counted as 50% of Jack was going to help with commu- pageants for Mrs. America and Miss for The Friends of Baxter Memorial Li- their final score. A swimsuit competition nity clean up this past weekend, but that America strong, said that national direc- brary invite all members to their Annual based on stage presence, style, confidence, event was cancelled due to the bad weath- tor David Marmell wanted to highlight Meeting on May 13th at 6 pm on the lawn and beauty was 25% of the score. The er. Her next event will be with the Habitat single women 18 and over and give next to the library. Social distancing and final 25% of the score was the evening for Humanity, she said. them a system to celebrate their accom- masks are requested. gown competition, based on the com- Jack’s platform for the competi- plishments and a platform to continue Tuesday May 18 petitor’s poise, posture, grace, elegance, tion was mental and physical health. She initiatives in their communities that are See Library, page 11 confidence, beauty, how well they carried spoke about Breathe To Perform, a local See Crowned, page 16

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Mon-Thur 3pm-10pm • Fri-Sun 11am-10pm Page 2 Thursday, April 29, 2021 Newsmakers, Names & Faces Guest Column Don’t forget your shacket By Grammar Guy ing insects with miniature the shacket is blowing up cy way of saying “a newly “word blend” or “port- key + duck + chicken) the needles on their butts. No, everyone’s feeds, stories coined word.” After thor- manteau.” Believe it or novelty of newly-coined It’s that time of year: I’m talking about a piece of and reels these days. Yes, ough internet research, I not, both of these terms word blends - especially is it spring yet? Or is it clothing that is the hybrid this year the shacket is just couldn’t find the origin of mean the same thing. Use in the case of the shacket - summer? Wait, is it going of a shirt and a jacket. It’s the clothing item that will “shacket” as an article of “portmanteau” if you’re makes for a great hashtag to get cold again? What? a shacket. Picture a thick, get you through this tricky clothing, but I wouldn’t trying to impress a group that will make all your In- There’s snow in the fore- slightly oversized flannel time of the season when be surprised if the poetic of ascot-wearing Harvard stagram frenemies green cast this week? Maypril shirt for which retailers Mother Nature decides to product description writ- grads playing a round of with envy. in Central Indiana is like a can charge $130 and you’ll hit you with a late frost ers over at the J. Peterman weekend yacht polo in Curtis Honeycutt is box of chocolates, assum- get a good idea of what the around the time you’re catalog came up with the the Hamptons; use “word a syndicated humor col- ing that box of chocolates shacket is all about. scheduling your Memorial term. If anyone out there blend” if you don’t want to umnist and treasurer of was insane and had a per- Is it too cold to go Day plans. reading this has a con- have to explain what “port- the National Society of sonal vendetta against you out with just your regular What kind of word nection to the person who manteau” means. Newspaper Columnists. and your garden. shirt on? Grab a shacket. is “shacket”? If this were hires people to write for Whether you call He is the author of “Good Enter the shacket. Is it too warm for your the year 2010, we’d call it the J. Peterman catalog, let them “word blends” or Grammar is the Life of While in New England, a hoodie? Shacket time. In a “mash-up,” but “Glee” them know I want to work “portmanteaus,” this type the Party: Tips for a Wild- shacket is another name for case you’re not following is not on the air anymore. with them. of word is everywhere. ly Successful Life”. Find a yellowjacket or hornet, the right Instagram in- First of all, “shacket” is a More specifical- From “jorts” (jeans + more at curtishoneycutt. I’m not talking about fly- fluencers, just know that neologism, which is a fan- ly, “shacket” is a type of shorts) to “turducken” (tur- com. History Weaver at Museum L-A Guest Column From Museum L-A at: www.historyweaver.net the life of L-A workers. can explore permanent and new digital courses LEWISTON - Muse- temporary museum galler- with elementary, middle um L-A recently launched ies virtually. and high school level les- Home Country History Weaver, a new suite New virtual tours are son plans can be utilized to of online resources, includ- being added, including the lead a unit about immigra- By Slim Randles high school art teacher. nana tree almost made it to ing virtual tours, mini-ex- current Androscoggin Riv- tion, child labor, or working “What is it this year?” Christmas last year. That was hibits, and lesson plans at er exhibit. in textile mills. Like a doctor remov- “Papaya, Janice. my best so far. We’ll see how the elementary, middle, and New digital resourc- Museum L-A supports ing something important, Nice healthy one, don’t you this little guy makes out.” high school levels. es, such as the Character educators and students as Herb Collins gently peeled think?” Each year Herb plants All digital resources Card program and digital they learn about the histo- the wrapper back from the Janice took a close something in the front yard are provided by Museum Traveling Exhibit, will en- ry of Lewiston and Auburn root ball and tenderly placed look at the little dark green that has no chance at all of L-A to the community at no able students to learn more while the museum physical the baby tree in the hole. tree. being there the following cost. about the Franco-American spaces are closed during the Then he stood and walked Papaya. spring. He’s done it for years. Visitors to the website immigrant experience and COVID-19 pandemic. around it to see which way “Isn’t that a tropical It gives the neighborhood he should align it. Actually, tree?” something to look at and talk looks pretty good just the “Sure is,” he said, about, and it’s fun. way it is. tucking more dirt around “You know, Herb, if So he took his bucket the roots. “I have to read the you’re looking for fruit, a of mixed sand and compost instructions carefully to get cherry tree will produce …” and began sprinkling it down this right.” “I’m not looking for SNOWMOBILE GEAR onto the roots and then pack- Janice thought care- fruit, Janice,” he said, gently. ing it in gently with his fist. fully before speaking. “Pa- “I’m looking for glory. Glo- Every few minutes payas sure taste good, Herb.” ry!” he’d stop and read the direc- “Sure do. Wouldn’t He laughed. “Where’s tions again. When he ordered it be nice if this lives long the glory in planting some- the tree, the nurseryman had enough to produce fruit?” thing that will grow here? written back “Are you sure?” “But you’re not ex- Anyone can do that. But a Well, that made ol’ Herb pecting …” papaya? Ha! There’s glory in laugh. Yes, he was sure. He’s “Of course not. The that.” always sure this time of year. first nippy day in autumn will Brought to you by He was still chuck- turn this little guy belly up.” yourself … and me, as we ling to himself when Janice He looked up and take off our hats to the brave Thomas walked along the smiled at Janice’s consterna- men and women of our med- sidewalk. tion. ical and emergency services. “Hi Herb,” said the “You know that ba- Thank you.

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FREE e-subscriptions at www.GorhamWeekly.com Page 4 Thursday, April 29, 2021 Androscoggin, Kennebec, Oxford and Somerset counties now ‘yellow’ From Maine DOE case rate more than dou- administrative units in COVID-19, when schools at any one time. on both quantitative and ble the statewide aver- their decisions to deliv- use proven health and GREEN: Catego- qualitative data, including AUGUSTA - The age. Kennebec, Oxford er instruction. DHHS and safety protocols and re- rization as “green” sug- but not limited to recent Mills Administration up- and Somerset counties all Maine CDC continue to sources. gests that the county has case rates, positivity rates, dated to its color-coded have new case rates that review evidence that indi- The Health Advisory a relatively low risk of and syndromic data (e.g., Health Advisory System exceed the state average, cates lower transmission System categorizations are COVID-19 spread and symptoms of influenza or last week to classify An- and both Oxford and Som- of COVID-19 in schools defined as follows: that schools may con- COVID-19). Those data droscoggin, Kennebec, erset counties have two- compared to the general RED: Categorization sider in-person instruc- are publicly posted ev- Oxford, and Somerset week positivity rates that population. as “red” suggests that the tion, as long as they are ery week on the Maine counties as ‘yellow’. exceed the state average. Over the last 30 days, county has a high risk of able to implement the re- CDC website. DHHS and The Maine Depart- Franklin County has the rate of new cases for COVID-19 spread and quired health and safety Maine CDC also consider ment of Education said a rising new case rate and school staff and students that in-person instruc- measures. Schools in a qualitative factors, such as that Maine’s Department York County’s positivi- has risen to 45 per 10,000, tion is not advisable. “green” county may need the presence of outbreaks of Health and Human Ser- ty rate is increasing, and but remains about 40 per- YELLOW: Cate- to use hybrid instruction that may potentially affect vices (DHHS) and Cen- infection rates in those cent lower than a new case gorization as “yellow” models if there is insuf- school-age children. ter for Disease Control counties will be closely rate of 74 per 10,000 for suggests that that the ficient capacity or other The next update will and Prevention (Maine monitored.. the general population. county has an elevated factors (facilities, staffing, be provided on May 7. CDC) had assessed All other counties, This continues to risk of COVID-19 spread geography/transportation, Updating the advisory on COVID-19 data and trends including Cumberland demonstrate that in-per- and that schools may etc.) that may prevent full a two-week basis aligns for all counties. County, remain green. son learning in schools consider additional pre- implementation of the with the incubation period Androscoggin coun- These designations that follow public health cautions and/or hybrid health and safety require- for COVID-19 and allows ty has experienced a sharp are made out of an abun- precautions can be con- instructional models to re- ments. for greater stability in the rise in cases over the last dance of caution and for ducted safely, without in- duce the number of people The county-level trend data for small coun- two weeks, with a new the consideration of school creased transmission of in schools and classrooms assessments are based ties. LifeFlight welcomes new aircraft individuals and founda- patients to be added. Ad- licopters with advanced they need it most. The tions, hundreds of smaller ditional hi-tech features avionics technology will LifeFlight Foundation sup- gifts, and thousands of do- create the platform for be able to access the new ports LifeFlight of Maine, nations made to the annual “connected” helicopters to routes. That’s where the the state’s only air medical Cross for LifeFlight (for- facilitate remote diagnos- SP models come in. Unlike and critical care transport merly Islesboro Crossing) tic decision-making (think older models, N901LF and organization which brings fundraising event over the in-flight telehealth) and N901XM have a 4-axis high-level care and ad- last three years. It will re- establish an infrastructure autopilot and the ability to vanced equipment directly place one of LifeFlight’s to support future medical receive vertical guidance to the patient. LifeFlight two older models which equipment and treatments. from GPS which allows cared for more than 2,200 were purchased back in The new models also the aircraft to operate at patients last year and has 2004 and have seen 16 boast state-of-the-art avia- low-level precision instru- transported more than years of hard work in ser- tion technology necessary ment flight routes. This 30,000 patients since it LifeFlight recently added two new helicopters as part of a vice to Maine. A fundrais- to achieve a new level of means LifeFlight can an- was launched in 1998. By larger project to upgrade and standardize its frontline fleet ing campaign is now un- safety and reliability on swer more calls for help, raising philanthropic of helicopters. The Agusta 109 SP models carry more weight derway to secure funds to every mission. Maine’s transporting hundreds of dollars and community and have more workspace for patient care. (Photo courtesy purchase the next needed harsh and unpredictable additional patients every awareness, the LifeFlight of LifeFlight) helicopter. weather conditions have year. Foundation helps ensure N901XM went into long been a challenge LifeFlight of Maine that Maine’s most vulner- From LifeFlight aircraft. service in March and was LifeFlight has worked operates three helicopters able patients receive the The new helicopters, the result of a compelling to overcome. Recently, and one airplane from highest quality care when CAMDEN - Life- tail numbers N901LF and offer from long time avi- LifeFlight has partnered bases in Bangor, Lewiston every minute counts. The Flight has recently pur- N901XM, are part of a ation partner, Leonardo with the FAA to establish and Sanford. LifeFlight Foundation raises funds chased two new, state- larger project to upgrade Helicopters, to upgrade a national demonstration also partners with local for aircraft, medical equip- of-the-art helicopters to and standardize Life- one of LifeFlight’s older project for new precision ground ambulance part- ment, statewide aviation transport critically ill and Flight’s frontline fleet of helicopters to the newest flight routes at much low- ners to answer calls via improvements, and educa- injured patients in Maine. helicopters. generation model. er altitudes than what has ground when the aircraft tional outreach programs The Agusta 109 SP N901LF arrived last The enhanced work- existed for the last several are unavailable. offered by the LifeFlight model aircraft have a fall and transported its first space in the SP models, decades. These low-lev- The LifeFlight Foun- of Maine crew. The Life- greater weight-carrying patient on November 6. coupled with the ongoing el routes will give pilots dation is dedicated to en- Flight Foundation and capacity, more workspace More than 6,000 donors miniaturization of medical more options to safely and suring that everyone in LifeFlight of Maine op- for patient care, and can made this possible, includ- technology, allow for new reliably transport patients. Maine has access to emer- erate as separate 501(c)3 fly faster than the older ing several large gifts from therapies for very complex However, only he- gency medical care when nonprofit organizations.

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173-187-189 – 549 Erica Jackson Junction Bowl league scores 159-189-178 – 526 From Junction Bowl Babes, 2151-1613. take 1 game and the week- 192-178-187 – 557 Elisabeth Maxfield Bonnie’s Team ly team series against The Rigonometry rolled 147-256-178 – 581 GORHAM – The Bonnie Datson High Rollers with 2 games, for 2 games and the weekly Hammond Eggs Junction Bowl on Railroad 167-222-157 – 547 2248-2238. team series against Dolls Scott Merrill Avenue in Gorham wel- Tiffany Chapman Team Walker with Balls with 1 game, 171-160-195 – 526 comed a new league for 193-165-166 – 524 Todd Walker 2269-2153. Ryan Stuart Tuesday night play a cou- Vacant 169-164-213 – 546 Rigonometry 175-194-178 – 547 ple of weeks ago. 540 Scott Stevens Blind The inaugural night Vacant 191-183-185 – 559 Derek Haney 558 of play saw seven teams 540 Dean Walker 191-172-215 – 578 Blind competing at the start of an Bumper Babes 184-178-216 – 578 Keenan Hendricks Derek Haney rolls for Rigo- 537 eight-game season. Terry Whyte Matt Nelson 202-213-157 – 572 nometry in a recent game as Right Lane was right Scores include the 169-190-185 – 544 178-195-192 – 565 Cody Hawes the Tuesday Night Shootout on with all 3 games and player handicap. Sue Marston The High Rollers 186-186-167 – 539 league began play at the the weekly team series in a 188-191-170 – 549 Ben Smith Sebastian Pettitt Junction Bowl on Railroad match against Two Finger Tuesday Night Amy Sullivan 178-196-182 – 556 164-212-204 – 580 Avenue in Gorham. Rigo- Death Punch, 2304-2191. Shootout 225-141-184 – 550 Nate Smith Dolls with Balls nometry won its first game Right Lane Week 1 of play Blind 199-175-190 – 564 Melissa Dubois of league play, beating Brian Gonneville Bonnie’s Team took (-30) Anthony Dugan 154-186-209 – 549 Dolls with Balls, 2269-2153. 186-217-217 – 599 all 3 games and the weekly Team Walker won the 173-221-167 – 561 Michelle Ferris (Tsukroff photo) Adam Homan team series from Bumper third game by 80 points to Matt Reno 184-158-204 – 549 221-164-181 – 566 Colin McLean 196-178-192 – 566 Bill Haskell 175-226-172 – 573 Two Finger Death Punch Jon Talbot 190-167-198 – 555 Charlie Pasquerillo 180-199-184 – 563 Substitute 176-186-190 – 552 Scott Smart Keenan Hendricks delivers 155-189-177 – 521 for Rigonometry on a recent Big games from Nick Tuesday night as Junction Calvert with a 658 and Bowl on Railoroad Avenue Aidan Underwood with a in Gorham welcomed a 619 helped The (League) new league, TuesdayNight Office to 2 games and the Shootout. (Tsukroff photo) weekly team series over Cobra Kai with 1 game, Jessica Merrill 2379-2271. 162-188-191 The (League) Office Substitute Nick Calvert 162-158-194 – 514 196-264-198 – 658 Split Happens played Aidan Underwood unopposed for all 3 games 237-218-164 – 619 and the weekly team series, Sebastian Pettitt 2196-2160. 203-202-157 – 562 Split Happens Vacant Frankie Darling 540 168-190-197 – 555 Cobra Kai Bill Smith Kenneth Reno 172-196-185 – 553 202-195-169 – 566 Nicholas Hunt Eric Bretton 163-191-193 – 547 194-195-254 – 643 Natalie Darling Romeo Jalbert 172-185-183 – 540 179-169-160 – 508 Substitute Monday Night 201-170-183 – 554 Strikes Pin Me Please rolled Week 13 of play without an opponent, tak- Split Happens scram- ing all 3 games and the bled for 2 games and the weekly team series, 2263. weekly team series against Pin Me Please Hammond Eggs with 1 Ashley Calvert game, 2212-2168 190-168-173 – 531 Split Happens Rick Cormier Heather Bryant 196-197-186 – 579 189-166-201 – 556 Heather Lavallee Kaitlyn Lemieux See Junction Bowl, page 11 Thursday, April 29, 2021 Page 7 Maine International Film Local Photographer Festival is July 9-18 Receives National Award classic revivals, and short The Maine Film Cen- (MPPA), a PPA Affiliated films from around the ter brings world-class in- Association, at their annu- world. dependent film to Central al convention at the end of All venues will ad- Maine through Railroad March. here to Maine CDC guide- Square Cinema, the only The National Award lines for the COVID-19 Sundance Art House Proj- is offered by PPA to state, pandemic. At Railroad ect cinema in Maine; the regional, national and in- Square Cinema and Wa- annual Maine Internation- ternational affiliated orga- terville Opera House, total al Film Festival, a 10-day nizations on a yearly basis. capacity will be reduced celebration that attracts First made available to allow for socially-dis- filmmakers and film- afi in 1958, the award rec- tanced indoor seating, and cionados from around the ognizes those who gener- more time will be allotted world; and by delivering ously contribute their time between screenings for in- impactful, accessible film and talents to the service creased cleaning and air exhibition and education of their profession, their No caption. Please include circulation. programs. affiliated organization and with article only if space “It’s been a tremen- MFC believes that art their fellow photographers. allows. dously difficult year for and culture have the power Selections of the award are movie theaters and film- to enrich lives, strength- determined by the recip- From MFC makers, and we can’t think en community bonds, and ient’s peers, adding to its of a better way to reopen the serve as an economic en- distinction and value. WATERVILLE - The doors of Railroad Square gine. Professional Pho- 24th annual Maine Inter- Cinema than in celebra- MFC is a division tographers of America national Film Festival will tion of the best films from of Waterville Creates. For (PPA) is the largest and take place July 9-18 in Wa- around the world at MIFF,” more information, visit longest-standing nonprofit terville and Skowhegan, said Mike Perreault, execu- www.MaineFilmCenter. photography trade asso- presented by the Maine tive director of MFC. “This org. ciation, founded in 1868. Film Center. year there are more ways to Jim Walker of Jim Walker Photography in Auburn recent- It currently helps 30,000+ Films will be shown take part in MIFF than ever ly a national award for outstanding service to profession- pros elevate their craft and in Waterville, Maine at before, and we’re commit- al photography, from the Professional Photographers of grow their business with Railroad Square Cinema ted to providing a safe, en- America. (Jim Walker photo) resources, protection, and and the Waterville Opera joyable, and accessible ex- Best education, all under PPA’s House, in Skowhegan at perience, whether indoors, From Maine PPA outstanding service to pro- core guiding principle of the Skowhegan Drive-In outdoors, or online.” Source fessional photography. bridging the gap between Theater, and online. The complete Festi- AUBURN - Jim The bronze and wal- photographers and con- Festival passes and val lineup and individual Walker was recently hon- nut plaque was recently sumers. packages are now avail- ticket sales will be avail- for Arts, ored with the Professional presented to him by the Jim Walker Photog- able to pre-order via the able mid-June. Photographers of America Maine Professional Pho- raphy can be reached at Festival website, MIFF. Railroad Square Cin- (PPA) National Award for tographers Association [email protected] org. ema will resume its regular Music and Railroad Square Cin- year-round programming ema will reopen in July, after the conclusion of the Theater! starting with this film fes- Festival. Documentary spotlights tival. Presenting sponsors Throughout 10 days of MIFF are Colby Col- Yo u r in July, Festival attendees lege, the Lawry Family Passamaquoddy elder will have the opportuni- Foundation, and Waterville Hometown ty to see a unique slate of Creates. The Festival’s From Upstander Project story of surviving foster Q&A with Penobscot Na- films, including premieres, branding was produced by P a p e r. care. tion Tribal Ambassador made-in-Maine features, All Over It. LOS ANGELES, CA “Mom had a special Maulian Dana and film- – “Dear Georgina”, a short quality to her. She talked maker and Upstander Proj- documentary about Passa- to and listened to anybody. ect director Adam Mazo, maquoddy elder Georgina Storytelling was always moderated by Portland Sappier-Richardson, who part of her healing,” said Press Herald Arts Reporter was removed from her Dwight Parrett, Georgina’s Bob Keyes. home and community in son. “She was witness to a “Georgina’s experi- downeast Maine by child lot of things in her youth. ences and way of story- protection services at the So from that moment when telling resonated so deeply age of 2, is set for stream- the film first premiered with us. Our hope is that ing release on May 7. at Camden [International viewers will be inspired The film follows Film Festival] was good by Georgina to explore Georgina as she attempts healing. For her to see her- their own family history’s to re-integrate herself into self on that screen was good and hear stories from their IMMEDIATE OPENINGS the community she bare- medicine. Even though she elders. We have witnessed ly knew. It is released in isn’t with us today, it still how Georgina’s healing honor of Mental Health means the world to know process has encouraged FOR EXPERIENC ED LINE COOKS Awareness month on Up- that Dear Georgina is being others to share their sto- stander Project. shared widely and that she ries and there is medicine Produced by Up- is still being heard.” and power in that experi- stander Project and di- A series of communi- ence for the storyteller and rected by award-winning ty-focused preview screen- those listening. Our highest Starting pay: $14.00 an hour filmmakers Adam Mazo ings and panel discussions aspiration is that watching and Ben Pender-Cudlip, will lead up to the wide re- Dear Georgina prompts raises based on experience and work ethic “Dear Georgina” is a fol- lease of Dear Georgina in- deep reflection and societal low-up to the Emmy® cluding a special screening change to address the on- award-winning documen- on April 28th with Portland going crisis of Indigenous FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE tary, “Dawnland” (2018), Press Herald and the Abbe child removal,” said film in which Georgina told a Museum. The screening co-director and producer DAY & NIGHT SHIFTS AVAILABLE portion of her harrowing will be followed by a live Adam Mazo. FULL & PART TIME POSTIONS Apply in person at 1567 Lisbon Street, on Follow us on Facebook! 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By Nathan Tsukroff proper behavior with fellow “In schools, in the ual assaults and violence students, such as maintaining churches, in drop-in centers, during emergencies, such as AUBURN – April is personal space. assisted-living homes, all the a flood or hurricane. While Sexual Assault Awareness SAPARS provides places that we would be nor- McAlonan said she did not Month, highlighting local services in Androscoggin, mally be doing outreach . . . have specific information groups that have been reach- Oxford and Franklin Coun- we are not there,” she said. about increases in assaults ing out to Mainers to educate ties, and the communities of “One of my workers in Maine under the pandem- them about sexual assault and Bridgton and Harrison. is the outreach coordinator ic, she said she thinks “that violence. There is a 24-hour (Jamie Demers) works with there has been compounding Sexual assault goes Maine Sexual Assault help- underserved populations . . . of everything” due to the iso- well beyond the obvious rape line at 1-800-871-7741 for LGBTQ folks, folks in assist- lation under the pandemic, of a woman or an attack on an anyone who has been recent- ed living,” but Demers is no which would “compound any LGBTQ+ person. ly assaulted, or is suffering longer allowed to see drop-in trauma that might have hap- Sexual assault can be from the effects of a previous visitors, McAlonan said. “She pened.” something as simple as touch- assault. There is also a state- would go into the housing There are multiple ing someone without per- wide text and chat service, communities, into the assist- agencies providing support mission, or body-shaming a but it has apparently been ed-living places, and just sit for people throughout Maine. person by calling them ugly suspended since January for and do drop-in, and someone Sexual Assault Response or fat. maintenance/ could come and just sit with Services of Southern Maine Bridget McAlonan, the Prevention Education Coordinator And sexual assault at The outreach at schools her, and gradually know that (SARSSM) provides free for Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Services in An- any level can have lasting and in the local communities it was safe to talk to her.” services in York and Cum- droscoggin, Oxford, and Franklin counties, listens as a per- psychological effects, some- has changed dramatically un- That’s not being allowed berland counties to anyone son shares her story. Advocates from SAPARS provide out- times leading to dangerous der the COVID-19 pandemic during the pandemic. affected by sexual harass- reach to adults and children to help prevent assaults, and to and inappropriate behavior restrictions. Previously, ad- This lack of access is ment, sexual abuse, or sexual assist after a sexual assault or violence has occurred. (Photo such as self-harming, drug vocates from SAPARS were a problem for many students assault, through prevention courtesy of SAPARS) use, and unsafe sexual activ- available at schools through- and marginalized people. For programs, support, education, ity. out Androscoggin, Oxford example, “When I would go and advocacy. McAlonan said. many who are seeking help Being aware that some- and Franklin counties for stu- into schools, kids would see Both SAPARS and The mission of Outright don’t have access to resourc- one else’s behavior is wrong dents to drop in and talk about me and they could say ‘Hey, SARSSM provide child advo- Lewiston/Auburn is to create es. “It’s kind of a Solomon’s can help a person to avoid personal concerns or issues. I want to talk to you,’” which cacy services. safe and affirming environ- Choice!” McAlonan said. being assaulted, or report that Under pandemic rules, SA- is not possible now, she said. “If I think about unsup- ments for youth ages 12-21 To address that, SA- behavior to prevent further PARS advocates now work “We’re talking about folks ported LGBTQ youth who who are lesbian, gay, bisexu- PARS provides as much in- assaults. remotely via computer virtual that don’t have access to are living in a home where al, transgender, and/or ques- ternet and remote services as That’s where the ad- sessions. telephones, that don’t have they can’t be who they are . tioning. possible, Starting last June vocates from Sexual Assault “What I have seen is a access to computers, that are . . the way that they got their Public advocates from and working throughout the Prevention and Response lot of struggle and lack of ac- dependent on someone else to support before was in Out- support groups like SAPARS summer, the SAPARS edu- Services (SAPARS) provide cess to services,” said Bridget get their needs met. And the right LA’s drop-in groups on and SARSSM have to be care- cators “figured out the best help. Starting with young McAlonan, the Prevention way that they accessed our Friday nights, or by going to ful about meeting in person solutions to be able to go into children in elementary school, Education Coordinator for services was ‘casually’, and the public library, where the during the pandemic, since the schools and offer remote the advocates provide educa- SAPARS. She would be in they’re not able to do that if library had a drop-in book they would normally see a programming.” They rewrote tion and a place for people to various Lewiston schools dai- it’s not safe for us to go out group, or seeing their favor- wide variety of people in mul- the curricula for their presen- report assaults and violence. ly, but “we are no longer to be into the public.” ite adult who called them tiple locations throughout the tations at schools to provide a At schools, the SAPARS out in the community” during National studies have by their name in school . . . week. Keeping isolated pro- better remote experience for advocates teach classes on the pandemic. shown an increase in sex- those things are missing,” tects everyone, but means that See Awareness, page 14 Maine’s Leading Provider Supporting of Ready-Mixed Concrete! Sexual Assault Prevention & Response Supporting The DempseyServices Center Defeating Cancer

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Labor trafficking have sex with me.’” being affected by it as vic- When someone is forced occurs when a person is forced Or a victim may be told, tims and not as perpetrators to work, or to perform sexual to work or provide services “’I’ll give you some drugs, but of crime,” Johansen said. In- acts, in exchange for the basic through the use of force, fraud, you need to do this with my stead of charging sex traffick- necessities of life, they are be- or coercion. Most of the focus friend over there’,” Johansen ing victims with the crime of ing trafficked. on labor trafficking in Maine said. “Or, ‘If you want to live prostitution, police officers This labor or abuse is concentrates on agriculture, here, then you need to go and are now connecting the people often accompanied by physi- according to the assessment. start doing this with a bunch they are finding on the streets cal violence, and similar tac- Victims of sex traffick- of other people, and all the with Safe Voices and other tics are used in personal rela- ing in Maine are typically girls cash needs to come home to community resources. tionships, leading to what we and women 14 to 30 years old, me’.” “And so we get refer- know as sexual or domestic from both rural and urban Recognizing they are rals that way. We get referrals A message of hope from Sexual Assault Prevent and Re- violence. communities, with a history being exploited or traffic is a from other community service sponse Services. (Photo courtesy of SAPARS) “Often what we’re see- of sexual or physical abuse, first step for a victim to start organizations, human service ing is people who have been and lacking basic needs and their escape from their situa- organizations, case manag- for a place to take a shower, or will create situations where living in Maine – perhaps an emotional support system, tion, and Safe Voices provides ers, churches, and sometimes if they have been told their im- none existed before in order to lived here their whole lives according to the assessment. resources for victims of sex people just call our help line,” migration documentation will lure in victims of any age. – are being trafficked, right Survival sex and traf- trafficking and sexual- ex Johansen said. be withheld if they don’t have Safe Voices was cre- here in our state,” said Elise ficking are often interchange- ploitation. Hospitals will provide sex, clearly identifies them as ated in 1977 to help battered Johansen from Safe Voices, a able. Victims and survivors Safe Voices provides the the help line number to pa- a victim. women and children who did non-profit group whose - mis said they would rather do only safe house in the area for tients that may be victims of Often, victims are afraid not have refuge, and opened sion is to support and empow- things they didn’t want to do these victims, Johansen said. exploitation or trafficking. A to reach out for help because it’s first emergency shelter in er those affected by domestic in exchange for meeting basic “So we do allow and have nurse in an emergency room of the real possibility of beat- 1979 with funding help from violence in Androscoggin, needs. For many, they were people live there, but most of may ask a patient, “Hey, ings and other abuse if their the federal Comprehensive Franklin, and Oxford coun- led into sex trafficking with what we do is provide advoca- something’s going on. What’s call for help is discovered by Education and Training Act. ties. The group also works to the belief they were in a per- cy, legal support in the crimi- going on? Do you want to talk the trafficker. Contacting Safe The organization changed it’s engage communities in creat- sonal, intimate relationship nal and civil courtrooms, and to me a little bit about it?” And Voices or other community name to Safe Voices in 2010 ing social change. with the trafficker. we provide support groups.” then the victim will be able to groups from a phone away to recognize that men are vic- Maine’s first human One of the ways traf- The group also assists call the Safe Voices help line from the trafficker, or using tims, too, and to have a name trafficking needs assessment fickers control their victims is people in safety planning and where the advocate will ask a computer at a public place reflecting hope and empower- was conducted in 2015 by through drug addiction. And learning about community re- questions to help determine such as a library, are safe op- ment, according to its website. Hornby Zeller Associates, some victims turn to drugs as sources. “So all of the same the victim’s specific situation. tions for the victim to use in The 24/7 Helpline for Inc., using known statistics, a way to escape the pain and scope of services that we pro- Asking someone if they calling for help. Safe Voices is 1-800-559- surveys with members of law self-loathing from being traf- vide to victims of sexual abuse are being trafficked doesn’t Johansen said she thinks 2927. Online chat services enforcement, and interviews ficked. and violence, we also provide provide real answers, Johan- that youth at risk that are spe- area available during business with service providers, stake- “There is a federal defi- to victims of sexual trafficking sen said. “They’ll say, “Hey, I cifically coming out of foster hours Monday through Friday holders and survivors. nition of (sex) trafficking, and and exploitation,” Johansen don’t even have a car. I can’t systems, and a lot of LGBTQ by going to the Safe Voices The majority of infor- we do see that in Maine,” Jo- said. speed!’” But asking a possible youth that are homeless, are website: safevoices.org and mation for the assessment re- hansen said. “And we also see Escaping from the traf- victim if they ever had to trade at greater risk of being traf- selecting the Get Help tab at lated to sex trafficking, which a lot of sexual exploitation, ficker can be difficult for the sex for food, or trade sex just ficked. However, traffickers the top. occurs when someone ben- where someone might say, victim. “A lot of times, vic- efits from the sale of another ‘Hey, you can come sleep on tims will interact with law person for sex acts through my couch and live with me enforcement, and law en- force, fraud, coercion, threats, or manipulation, or when the person is a minor. Follow us on Facebook! Johansen said there Don’t miss our weekly giveaways! are about 200-300 victims of sex trafficking in Maine per year. The vast majority of these crimes in Maine go unreported, and researchers estimate that only 14 percent of trafficking victims report the crimes committed against them, according to a February 2017 report by a Maine Ad- visory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights. Sexual exploitation is the exchange of sex acts for anything of value where the individual is manipulated into the agreement as a result of addiction or desperation. This exploitation may then lead the victim into being trafficked. The 2015 assessment Page 10 Thursday, April 29, 2021 Augusta Center for Kids receives major donations From Children’s Ctr stand there is greater de- waiting lists simply cannot is so essential, they have ery child in our community years old and outpatient mand in the region. get that critical time back grown beyond their own who needs access to early services, including occu- AUGUSTA – Chil- “We are proud to in their development. This walls. This expansion will childhood intervention pational therapy, speech dren’s Center, an early strengthen our long-stand- capital project will make it help many more children services isn’t one of them. therapy, outpatient men- childhood intervention and ing commitment to the possible for the Children’s and families access vital Kaye and I feel called to tal health for children and family support services Children’s Center with a Center to ensure no child in services for early child- be part of the solution for families, and case man- organization for children lead gift,” said Andrew our community has to wait hood development for kids these kids and families and agement support to kids with special needs, has an- Silsby, President & CEO to receive the services they with special needs. It will the way we are able to do up to age 21. Annually, the nounced three major gifts of Kennebec Savings need. We must all act now also help to create a bright- that is through this gift and Center serves more than toward its fundraising ef- Bank. “When I heard the to ensure success.” er path for success for kids our continued support of 250 children between its forts to expand its primary campaign presentation, I “The work that is in Central Maine.” this mission.” four sites: Augusta, Farm- location in Augusta. was struck by the fact that being done at Children’s “A child’s earliest Children’s Center ington, Skowhegan and The gifts of $250,000 there are over 100 children Center is beyond essen- years are critical to their announced its plans last Waterville. All sites have each come from two fam- on waiting lists due to ca- tial,” said Norm Elvin, a long-term prospects,” said month to expand its pri- waiting lists with Augus- ilies and a business in the pacity issues. We know major donor along with his David Flanagan, another mary location in Augusta ta’s being the largest at Augusta area who have all that early intervention is wife Teresa. Elvin is also major donor along with his to meet demand. The or- nearly 100 children in need seen the importance of the critical to helping children owner of G&E Roofing wife Kay. “There are things ganization provides cen- of center-based or outpa- work being done at Chil- with special needs lead full in Augusta. “Because the beyond our control -- cre- ter-based services for chil- tient services at any given dren’s Center, and under- lives. The children on these work of Children’s Center ating physical space for ev- dren ages six weeks to five time.

Legislation to Allow Drugs from Canada From Sen. Collins for consumers and bring- from Canada Act com- forcing impossible deci- citizens to import more af- Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), ing greater competition bats the gaming that some sions between filling a pre- fordable medications from Sherrod Brown (D-OH), WASHINGTON, into the pharmaceutical brand companies engage in scription or putting food Canada is one potential Maggie Hassan (D-NH), D.C. – U.S. Senators Su- market. to unlawfully extend their on the table,” said Senator option. This is a biparti- Patrick Leahy (D-VT), Jeff san Collins (R-ME) and “Skyrocketing drug market power and pricing King. “Making matters san bill that can make a Merkley (D-OR), Jeanne Angus King (I-ME) re- prices are making it more controls by allowing the worse, our neighbors to the real impact on the life of Shaheen (D-NH), Sheldon cently joined Senators and more difficult for importation of medications North – who many Main- Maine people; to support Whitehouse (D-RI), Ron Chuck Grassley (R-IA) Americans to access the from Canada. This biparti- ers conduct commerce the health of our people, Wyden (D-OR), and Gary and Amy Klobuchar (D- treatments they require. san bill will lower the cost with on a regular basis – the Senate should quickly Peters (D-MI). MN) in introducing the As a member of the Sen- of prescription drugs and have access to much more take up this important leg- Safe and Affordable Drugs ate Health Committee, allow Americans to have affordable medications, islation.” from Canada Act, legisla- addressing the rising costs more options at the phar- but outdated regulations The Safe and Afford- tion that would allow in- of these medications is one macy.” prevent our citizens from able Drugs from Canada Send all dividuals to safely import of my top priorities,” said “Prescription drugs accessing these low- Act would align federal items for prescription drugs from Senator Collins. “The continue to be too costly er-priced lifesaving drugs. policy with legislation What’s Going On Canada, creating savings Safe and Affordable Drugs for many Maine people, Enough is enough – in the passed in the State of fight to reduce the burden Maine. to the Editor. of prescription drug prices In addition to Sena- Deadline is on Maine people, we need tors Collins, King, Grass- to look for every possible ley, and Klobuchar, the Friday by five. opportunity to cut consum- bipartisan legislation is er costs, and allowing our cosponsored by Senators

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The pandemic has also “The Act ensures the most vulnerable popu- the age of 60 or living with of new tools that help the worsened longstanding in- that we get the economy WASHINGTON, lations experiencing food a disability and enrolled in most vulnerable among equalities in food insecuri- on track for everyone, es- D.C. – The U.S. Department hardship due to the pan- day care facilities. us.” ty: Black and Latino adults pecially those who have of Agriculture (USDA) demic, including homeless “The pandemic has This provision of the are more than twice as like- been marginalized, who recently announced that young adults. exposed how hunger can ARP ensures CACFP facil- ly as white adults to report are hurting, who have been young adults under the age CACFP is a feder- afflict anyone during tough ities will be reimbursed by that their households did overlooked or shut out in of 25 experiencing home- al program that provides times — including young USDA for the meals they not get enough to eat. the past,” said Stacy Dean, lessness will now be able to child care centers, day care adults who may not be serve these residents for ARP includes more deputy undersecretary of receive meals at emergency homes, and adult day care equipped to cope with the the duration of the public than $12 billion to bolster food, nutrition, and con- shelters participating in the centers reimbursements for financial challenges that health emergency. food security during the sumer services. “USDA Child and Adult Care Food nutritious meals and snacks this global pandemic may The risk of hunger pandemic with a variety stands ready to implement Program (CACFP). they serve to eligible chil- throw at them,” said Ag- has increased throughout of programs and interven- these important provisions Under normal cir- dren and adults enrolled at riculture Secretary Tom the pandemic, with recent tions, from nutrition assis- and is providing states with cumstances, USDA only re- their facilities. CACFP also Vilsack. “The American data suggesting approxi- tance programs to purchase new guidance to help them imburses shelters for meals provides reimbursements Rescue Plan not only is mately 23 million adults food commodities for put these new benefits in served to children through for meals served to children proving to be one of the and as many as 12 million donation to food banks, place.” age 18, but the American and youth participating in most powerful anti-poverty children are living in a to help and support for For more information Rescue Plan (ARP) Act ex- afterschool care programs, pieces of legislation in his- household where they may workers in the food supply about CACFP, visit: www. panded several nutrition as- children living in emergen- tory, it is also driving down not always have enough to chain. fns.usda.gov/cacfp Legislature won’t USDA Issues Pandemic Flexibilities for Schools advertise hearings From USDA threaten the food and nu- and schools.” grams – including a strong trition security of our most A recent study from emphasis on providing From Maine Legislature ture. WASHINGTON, vulnerable. Tufts University found fruits and vegetables, flu- In 2019, President D.C. - The U.S. De- “USDA will remain that in 2018, schools were id milk, whole grains, and AUGUSTA – Last Jackson and then-House partment of Agriculture relentless in ensuring the single healthiest source sensible calorie levels, week, Maine Senate Pres- Speaker Sara Gideon, (USDA) last week issued a our nation’s children get of U.S. food consumed while allowing schools to ident Troy Jackson of Al- D-Freeport, waived the broad range of flexibilities the critical nutrition they across a sample of children serve free meals to all chil- lagash and Maine House two-week notice require- to allow school meal pro- need,” said Agriculture and adults. The 2018 study dren. In addition, schools Speaker Ryan Fecteau of ment on April 22. grams and childcare insti- Secretary Tom Vilsack. found that diet quality for that choose this option will Biddeford announced that In 2017, then-Senate tutions across the country “States and districts want- foods from schools im- receive higher-than-nor- the newspaper advertis- President Mike Thibodeau, to return to serving healthy ed waivers extended to proved significantly from mal meal reimbursements ing requirement for public R-Winterport, and Speaker meals this fall. plan for safe reopening in a similar study conducted for every meal they serve, hearings has been waived Gideon waived the two- As part of the the fall. USDA answered in 2003-2004. which will support them for the remainder of the leg- week hearing notice on Biden-Harris Adminis- the call to help America’s Schools nationwide in serving the most nutri- islative session beginning May 2. tration’s commitment to schools and childcare insti- will be allowed to serve tious meals possible while April 26. Public hearing notices reopen schools safely, tutions serve high quality meals through USDA’s managing increased costs This announcement will continue to be post- several meal service flex- meals while being respon- National School Lunch associated with pandem- is consistent with the past ed online. 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(ages 9:30 a.m. person prior to the pandemic. sessions, so one can step aside waterline are the things that TUESDAYS 3-5). GORHAM – Baxter “So it’s very labor-intensive.” to answer a phone call from a we have decided are illegal. 11:30 a.m. 5:30 p.m. Memorial Library. Toddler Being at the schools in child who has concerns that We have made laws against LEWISTON – Lew- AUBURN – Discovery Time - Join Ms. person gave students a sense are triggered by the informa- them. Below the waterline are iston Public Library - Vir- Age-Friendly Committee Dani for a Virtual Discov- of familiarity, which let them tion that is being presented. all the sexual assaults that are tual Book Chat. Join LPL meeting. ery Time on Facebook as feel comfortable speaking to Sexual assault and vio- still legal.” staff via Facebook Live 6 p.m. she reads a picture book to advocates about issues they lence include rape, attempted McAlonan spoke about for a conversation about LEWISTON – City our youngest listeners. (18 were experiencing. McAlonan rape, sexual contact and sex- the poem “Piñata” by Pag- what we’re reading. Make Council meeting. CAN months-3 yrs). said. She talked about a six- ual coercion. Studies have es Matam, where he speaks suggestions, share your BE VIEWED REMOTE- 4 p.m. year-old boy came to her for shown that sexual victim- about hearing a man on a bus thoughts, find resources, LY VIA ZOOM: Due to AUBURN – Cable support after getting in trouble ization may lead to lowered tell a woman, “You’re too and get personalized rec- necessary COVID19 pre- TV Advisory Board meet- for punching a fellow student self-esteem, eating disorders, ugly to be raped.” That state- ommendations from our cautions, the May 4 City ing. who encroached on his per- and negative feelings about a ment is legal, “it’s under the librarians! Council meeting will be 5:30 p.m. sonal space. 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GORHAM – FY 21- comment will be possible the advocates from SAPARS Children are taught “they get “The idea of personal space 22 Proposed Budget due to at publiccomment@lew- FRIDAY partnered with the YWCA to say ‘yes’ or ‘no’ to a hug and creating safety translates Town Council. istonmaine.gov The meet- May 7 Central Maine in Lewiston or a handshake,” McAlonan globally.” ing will be archived on the 9 a.m.-6 p.m. to provide weekly remote said. “We are making it so that She has spoken with MONDAY City’s YouTube channel GORHAM – Baxter guidance on social and emo- if someone was going to try parents of European descent, May 3 http://www.lewistonmaine. Memorial Library. Book tional consent. The advocates to exploit them or harm them, and immigrants from other 5:30 p.m. gov/YouTube by the next Sale in Shaw Gym - The are available remotely in the they might have an inkling parts of the world, and the AUBURN – City day. 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