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FREE • Vol. XXI, No. 38 Your Hometown Newspaper Since 1999 Thursday, December 12, 2019 • FREE Grammy-winning Celtic fiddler Sparkle Saturday Eileen Ivers to play Christmas show at Chocolate Church Arts Center the acclaimed Celtic group Cherish the Ladies, as well as with superstars like Sting, Hall and Oates, and Patti Smith. Her recording credits include over 80 contempo- rary and traditional albums, and numerous movie scores, including Martin Scors- ese’s Gangs of New York. For over twenty years, Eileen Ivers and her ensem- ble have been celebrating the holiday season with A Joyful Christmas. The voices and over twenty in- struments of the ensemble weave together a Celtic tra- dition with a contemporary sensibility, as Ivers uses a loop pedal to create unique Downtown Lisbon phy; pottery; clothing; note individuals, Sandy Marquis, Eileen Ivers textures with sensational virtuosity. This will be a Street will be bustling with cards; books; locally roasted Heidi Audet and Tammie The Chocolate ing roots music.” tuneful, soulful celebration holiday activity for last coffee; stuffed animals; Grieshaber, organized the Church Arts Center will Ivers, dubbed “the capturing the Christmas minute shoppers at the 5th yarn; gift baskets; artisan first Sparkle Sunday, want- present a special Christ- Jimi Hendrix of the violin” spirit and rejoicing in the Annual Sparkle Saturday, oils and vinegars; shoes; ing to bring a flash of the mas performance from the by The New York Times, is magic of the holiday season. December 14. wine tastings and more. And historic retail excitement Grammy-awarded and Em- the daughter of Irish immi- Tickets for Eileen From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. all ‘round joie de vivre! that brought hundreds to my-nominated fiddler Ei- grants. She grew up in the Ivers’ A Joyful Christ- between Poise Yoga Studio Downtown Lewis- Lisbon Street many years leen Ivers and her ensemble Bronx, where at the age of mas range from $38-$42 and J. Dostie Jewelers, 30 ton is experiencing a re- ago. With feedback from of musicians on Sunday, eight, she became active in advance or $47 at the venues will be open with naissance boom in office, vendors and shoppers, the December 22 at 7:30 p.m. in the Irish traditional mu- door and are available at 45 artisans presenting their residential and restaurant event moved to Saturday The show, Eileen Ivers’ A sic scene. She went on to www.chocolatechurcharts. work in shops along the development. But retail in 2018. And this year the Joyful Christmas, will mix win nine All-Ireland fiddle org or by calling 207-442- street. Jewelry; specialty is a different story. The newly formed Downtown traditional Irish songs, re- championships, and a tenth 8455. Tickets can also be gifts; collectibles; ayurve- growth of online shopping Lewiston Association has interpreted classical music on tenor banjo. From there, purchased at the box office dic oils; skin care products; has changed the face of stepped up to coordinate and holiday tunes, and what Ivers hurtled to interna- of the Chocolate Church handbags; beer; wine; spe- many downtown and mall and provide support for the Ivers affectionately calls tional stardom, performing Arts Center, located at 804 cialty teas; floral arrange- shopping centers. popular event. “foot stomping and holler- as a founding member of Washington Street in Bath. ments; paintings; photogra- Five years ago, three This one-day pop-up retail experience aims to recreate the hustle and bustle Your Home Improvement Solution of meeting your neighbors on the street while holiday shopping. Blue Sparkle flags will mark each venue, where American maps with vendor listings will be available. The fol- Builders lowing restaurants will offer Custom Building & Remodeling Sparkle Saturday food and drink specials: Boba, Moth- er India, Sonder & Dram, Commercial & Residential Cowbell, Forage Market, General Contractor Baraka Market, Mogadishu Restaurant, Global Halal, Taste of Heritage, and Sim- New homes • Garages • Additions • Bathrooms ones Hot Dogs. Two Grand Kitchens • Roofing • Siding • Windows Raffle Baskets of gifts and Plumbing • Electrical gift certificates will go to two lucky shoppers who visits 20 of the 30 venues Call for a FREE Estimate! during the event. Parking is 500-8100 free in the Oak Street and Canal Street garages. Quality Craftsmanship

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ternational program, Gor- don is the first student from Maine, and only the third from the USAFA, to be- come a Schwarzman Schol- ar whose programmatic focus is designed to prepare the next generation of global leaders for the challenges of the future. Gordon studies astro- nautical engineering, ap- plied mathematics, and Ar- abic at USAFA. He earned Blanchard’s Cash Fuel the 2019 USAFA cadet of the year award and held various leadership positions #2 Heating Oil and K-1 that focused on building others up, such as managing Off Road Diesel (Dyed) the academic performance Bates senior Abigail Ford is the Bates field hockey team’s representative on the 2019 of over 1,400 cadets. A pro- NESCAC Fall All-Sportsmanship, announced November 21, 2019 ponent of commercial and On Road Diesel (Clear) international collaboration Seven Bates stu- season in order to be eligible ship Team recognizes stu- in the space environment, dents have been namedPropane to for selection. dent-athletes from each Gordon interned at Ad Astra the 2019 NESCAC Fall Bates’ seven NES- varsity sport who have Rocket and SpaceX. His All-Sportsmanship Team CAC Fall All-Sportsman- demonstrated outstanding intent to study in China is announced by the New En- ship honorees are: Men’s dedication to sportsman- Gordon McCulloh to inspire peaceful space gland Small College Athlet- Cross Country: Alex Brov- ship. These student-athletes policies and technological ic Conference. 225-3588ender, Jr.; Boxford, Mass; exhibit respect for them- Maine School of a Schwarzman Scholar and The All-Sportsman3 Conant- Road,Women’s Turner Cross Country: selves, teammates, coaches, solutions as an engineer (on the Auburn/Turner Line) Science and Mathematics will undertake a one-years and acquisitions officer in ship Team is comprised of Anais Gonzalez, Sr.; Han- opponents, and spectators. (MSSM), the state’s first master’s program at Tsin- the United States Air Force. one student athlete from ford, Calif; Field Hockey: They display sportsmanship tuition-free, public, res- ghua University in Beijing Full details of the each institutionDon’t for Shiver...Weeach Abigail Deliver! Ford, Sr.; Wells, not only as a participant in idential high school, an- upon graduation from the Schwarzman Scholar- sport www.blanchardscashfuel.comand is selected by the Maine; Football: Peter Da- their sport, but also as a nounced MSSM graduate United States Air Force ship Program can be players and coaches from ley, Sr.; Wilmington, Mass.; spectator and in their ev- Gordon McCulloh, Class of Academy (USAFA) in 2020. viewed at: https://www. their respective team for Men’s Soccer: James Peter, eryday lives. Through their 2016, has been selected as A highly selective in- schwarzmanscholars.org their positive contributions So.; York, Maine; Women’s positive actions and exam- to sportsmanship. The stu- Soccer: Laura Jarry, Sr.; ple, these student athletes dent-athlete selected must Calgary, Alberta; Volleyball: inspire others to adhere to If you’re using a be in good academic stand- Olivia McCulloch, Jr.; Sun- the quality of sportsmanship home based phone ing and a member of the derland, Mass. that the NESCAC and the team at the conclusion of the The All-Sportsman- NCAA endorse. for your business it’s time to upgrade to a business phone. Pross appointed to Auburn Mayor’s ethics panel Skelton Taintor & Find out how a business Abbott shareholder Jim phone can save Pross has been appointed you money and help to the Ethics Panel for the Mayor of Auburn, Jason J. your business run smoother. Levesque. The Ethics Pan- Call today for a demonstration! el is authorized to review matters relating to conflicts of interest and the incom- patibility of employment positions and issue advisory PROFESSIONAL opinions. Pross joins the COMPUTER SERVICES INC. five-member panel for a three-year term. Pross’ practice areas Buck Buchanan 207.784.6295 include real estate, landlord/ A+, MCP Certified Technician [email protected] tenant, municipal and gov- ernment law, social security

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disability and employment to the City of Auburn as a law. Active in the commu- member of its Ethics Panel.” nity, Pross has served as an Skelton Taintor & Auburn City Councilor and Abbott is one of Maine’s as a member of the Auburn leading law firms serving School Committee. He was individuals and businesses recently elected to the An- in litigation and general droscoggin Land Trust’s representation throughout board of directors, on which northern New England for he previously served from more than 150 years. The 2009 through 2018, includ- firm has been named in U.S. ing two years as president. News-Best Lawyers “Best “I’m honored to have Law Firms” in America. been nominated by Mayor For more information, vis- Levesque and look forward it www.STA-Law.com or to continuing my service call 207.784.3200. Thursday, December 12, 2019 • Twin City TIMES • [email protected] Page 3 Governor’s Address: Don’t forget to visit CoverMe.Gov if you need health insurance before December 15 Health care you at some point in their lives. to get life-saving care. Well sponsoring a statewide cam- for Affordable Care Act know saves lives, that’s Everyone needs to go to a like Kathy, now they don’t paign right now called Cov- plans is open now and goes obvious. doctor. As Governor, my have to. erME to help Maine people until December 15. Almost It shouldn’t be a top priority is to ensure that In this legislative ses- including self-employed 75 percent of Maine en- luxury to have health every Maine person can sion, in addition to Medicaid people and small businesses rollees can find a plan for care, or a privilege re- see a doctor, get preventive expansion, I also signed LD understand all of their health $75 a month or less. Of served for, you know, care and afford critical pre- 1, “An Act To Protect Health insurance options and to course, you can sign up well to do people, but scription medications, be Care Coverage for Maine sign up for the coverage they for MaineCare insurance if more than 106,000 Maine healthy, work and care for Families.” need that’s best for them. you’re eligible at any time people still don’t have their families. This legislation codi- This campaign is fund- of the year. health insurance. While Washington fied critical Affordable Care ed by a Robert Wood John- If you need health A new study by the politicians have attacked the Governor Janet Mills Act protections, including son Foundation Grant, not insurance, or need to find a National Bureau of Eco- critical health care services struggled to afford oxygen guaranteed coverage for with state dollars. less expensive plan, please nomic Research found that we rely on, Maine has until now, when she finally pre-existing conditions, a Maine is pursuing a visit www.CoverME.gov that in Maine, about expanded Medicaid, known got MaineCare coverage ban on lifetime and annual state-based marketplace to to learn about coverage 180 people between the as MaineCare, and more this year. caps on coverage and allow- put the state–not the federal options for you and to get ages of 55 and 64 who than 42,000 people have I don’t think any per- ing young adults up to age government–in the driver’s enrolled in an affordable died in the years from signed up for health insur- son should live with the 26 to remain on their par- seat when it comes to health and an effective health 2014 to 2017 would have ance under the MaineCare constant fear of becoming ents’ insurance, as well as care, but you should know care plan. lived if they had had bet- expansion so far this year. ill or maybe even being coverage for essential health that private health insurance ter access to health care. One of those people is unable to breathe because services such as ambulance under the Affordable Care Thank You, That is simply unaccept- Kathy Stewart, a Waterville they can’t afford to go to a services, prescription drugs, Act is available now to all Janet Mills able. area hairdresser. She has doctor, can’t afford to fill a and pediatric care. Maine people. Governor Everyone gets sick emphysema and she has prescription, or can’t afford Our Administration is The enrollment period

Highbrow’s Canna Claus continues Dog licensing for year 2020 is now due

tradition of helping families in need Any Lewiston resident as well. All dog licenses ex- Rabies is a serious who owns a dog must license pire on December 31 of each problem in the State. Res- Highbrow, Maine’s started this tradition to help mind: To give customers their pet for the 2020 calen- year. Dog license fees are idents are urged to take the fastest growing upscale people in need and give back an exceptional shopping dar year. Dog licenses are $11.00 for a male or female time to protect their pet Cannabis provider is de- to our communities. We are experience based on excel- due January 1 of each year. dog and $6.00 for a spayed against this deadly virus. lighted to have helped 51 grateful to our customers lence in customer service, All dogs that are six months or neutered animal. If an animal is suspected families in need celebrate and the people of these com- deep product knowledge old or older within Lewiston Lewiston residents of having rabies, they are Thanksgiving by supply- munities for their support.” and expertise, unparalleled must be licensed per state with questions regarding quarantined. If during this ing turkey dinner baskets. Additional Canna product quality, and vari- law. A pet owner can re- barking dogs or the City’s time, the signs of rabies still Dinner baskets filled with Claus activities planned for ety of offerings. All High- ceive a license for their dog animal control ordinance, appear, the only way to test an assortment of groceries the month of December in- brow’s cannabis offerings at the Lewiston City Clerk’s should contact Lewiston An- an animal for rabies is to necessary to prepare and clude limited edition Canna are grown, nurtured, and Office located at City Hall. imal Control Officer Wen- euthanize the animal. Dog enjoy a traditional Thanks- Claus T-Shirts for sale with hand trimmed to ensure the In order to license a dog, dell Strout. Officer Strout licensing ensures rabies giving including turkey, all proceeds benefiting Can- highest standards, quality the owner must show proof can be reached at the Lew- vaccination which protects gravy, vegetables, stuffing, na Claus and donation jars control, and customer sat- that the dog has a current, iston Police Department at the health of your pet. rolls and pies. in each location will remain isfaction. State of Maine rabies certif- 795-9010, ext. 322. Any The City Clerk’s De- Canna Claus is now throughout the month of Each Highbrow gal- icate which is proof that the stray, lost or injured dogs partment has office hours gearing up for Christmas, December. lery offers a wide range of dog has been immunized should be reported to ACO on Monday through Friday, and Highbrow invites area Canna Claus is a sea- one-of-a-kind glass works against rabies. If an animal Strout as well. Residents are 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Ques- residents and customers sonal fundraising drive. It of art, CBD-infused spe- is spayed or neutered, the welcome to visit the City’s tions can be directed to the to participate by bringing holds events to raise money, cialty items including skin owner should bring proof website at for information City Clerk’s Department at non-perishable food items such as the annual House of care products, balms and from the veterinarian of this regarding dog licensing. 513-3124. or making a donation at its Horrors which attracts ap- oils, as well as a selection of Manchester, Topsham, or proximately 500 attendees. gourmet delectable, coffees, Waldoboro location. High- Fundraising begins in the and tinctures. Highbrow brow’s newest location is fall and runs through the end locations provide trusted scheduled to open in Rock- of the year for the purpose medicine dispensed by a land at the end of this year. of helping Maine residents certified and knowledgeable “The success and spir- who are facing financial team of care-giving experts it of Canna Claus are shared difficulty during the holiday in a private and compas- with the people of Manches- season. sionate setting. For more ter, Topsham, and Waldob- Highbrow was found- information go to https:// oro,” said Chaz Doherty ed in 2017 by three entre- www.highbrowmaine.com. co-founder of Highbrow. preneurs who came together Follow us on Facebook and “We are excited to have with a single mission in Instagram.

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All rights in those materials are reserved and permission to use them must be specifically granted by Twin City TIMES. FREE e-subscriptions at www.TwinCityTimes.com Page 4 [email protected] • Twin City TIMES • Thursday, December 12, 2019 Mainers call for fairness in army corps review of CMP corridor What’s Going On People from across State and federal agen- 2018 filing. In the 2019 leg- Maine gathered in Lewis- cy reviews of the proposed islative session, CMP spent ton to express their grow- corridor have revealed more than $100,000 on an ing concern over the pro- significant problems with army of lobbyists to defeat SeniorsPlus awarded federal grant posed Central Maine Power CMP’s project, including a bill passed by bipartisan (CMP) corridor through a failure to properly assess majorities of the Legislature for Alzheimer’s disease work Western Maine and call on alternatives that could have that would have required an SeniorsPlus, the Area to improve and strengthen will allow us to delve into the U.S. Army Corps of En- reduced the impact of the independent evaluation of Agency on Aging (AAA) support and services deliv- programming that before gineers to conduct a rigorous project on Maine’s environ- the project’s greenhouse gas for Western Maine, has been ered to people with dementia we only dreamed of, in- environmental review for ment and people. In May emissions impact. awarded an Administration and their caregivers. cluding music and memory the controversial transmis- 2019, the U.S. Environmen- “CMP and Hydro-Que- for Community Living 2019 The program’s reach therapy.” sion line, as was done for tal Protection Agency issued bec fought an objective anal- award of $693,362 for Alz- will extend to Penobscot, Established in 1972 similar projects in Vermont a strongly worded letter to ysis of their claimed climate heimer’s Disease Program Piscataquis, Hancock, and and headquartered in Lew- and New Hampshire. the Army Corps saying it benefits because they knew Initiatives. Washington counties, as iston, SeniorsPlus is the Testimony at the pub- had major concerns with it would reveal that these The three-year grant well as Androscoggin, Ox- Western Maine designat- lic hearing, which was held the review process as well claims are false. Without is for a program entitled ford, and Franklin counties. ed Area Agency on Aging only after pressure from as CMP’s inadequate permit demonstrable reductions in Dementia Capable Maine, SeniorsPlus’s grant covering Franklin, Oxford Congressman Jared Golden, application that failed to ful- greenhouse gas emissions, which will bolster capacities was one of 13 cooperative and Androscoggin counties. highlighted the overwhelm- ly examine less-damaging this incredibly destructive to support caregivers and agreements awarded for a The overall program goal ing opposition faced by alternatives. project only benefits CMP people living with dementia. total of $10,370,642. The of SeniorsPlus is to assist the troubled transmission “While the totality of and Hydro-Quebec,” said SeniorsPlus and key partners awardees are located in 11 older people and adults with line and focused squarely this project imposes sig- Ely. “Simply put, this pro- will work to expand the inte- states across the nation in- disabilities in its tri-county on the significant harm the nificant environmental and posed project would not re- gration between AAA’s, the cluding Maine. area to remain safely at massive project would have social impacts on Maine, duce greenhouse gas emis- primary healthcare system, “We are very excit- home for as long as possible. on the natural environment we are most concerned sions but would significantly and community services in ed about the innovative The mission of SeniorsPlus and recreational economy of about the approximately 54 harm Maine’s environment Western and Eastern Maine. programming we will be is to enrich the lives of old- Western Maine. miles of new, permanently and is deeply unpopular in Project partners Eastern Area launching and making ac- er people and adults with “As a fly-fishing guide cleared transmission cor- Maine.” Agency on Aging, Maine cessible to families and disabilities. SeniorsPlus based out of Kingfield, I get ridor,” said Sue Ely, Clean Opposition to the CMP Behavioral Healthcare, individuals dealing with believes in supporting the to share some of the most Energy Attorney at the Nat- corridor remains widespread Maine Health, the Univer- Alzheimer’s Disease,” said independence, dignity and beautiful remote places in ural Resources Council of in every corner of Maine, sity of Southern Maine, and Betsy Sawyer-Manter, Presi- quality of life of those we Maine with my clients,” Maine. “CMP’s proposed especially among residents the Alzheimer’s Association dent & CEO of SeniorsPlus. serve. It serves more than said Todd Towle, a reg- project is not in the public of Western Maine where will work with SeniorsPlus “A grant award of this size 17,000 individuals annually. istered Maine Guide and interest, is opposed by an the corridor would have the operator of Kingfisher River overwhelming majority of most impact. Guides. “Maine is the last Maine people, and would To date, 25 towns have stronghold in the nation for significantly impact Maine’s voted to oppose or rescind brook trout and has the larg- environment.” their support. est remaining brook trout In addition to the Army Two of the state’s big- population in the country. Corps review, the Land gest unions as well as the The CMP corridor would Use Planning Commission Sportsmen’s Alliance of unnecessarily threaten brook (LUPC) and Department Maine and Franklin County trout and their habitat, these of Environmental Protec- Commissioners have come special places, and these tion are still reviewing the out in opposition to the unique Maine experiences.” project and have not yet project. A central issue before decided whether to approve A March 2019 the Army Corps and Maine it. Their review was delayed poll found that 65% of Main- people is whether the fed- after LUPC Commissioners ers oppose the CMP corri- Call now to eral agency will conduct expressed concerned about dor while 90% of Franklin an Environmental Impact the project’s impact on re- County residents and 83% of Statement (EIS) to fully mote Beattie Pond, forcing Somerset County residents schedule your evaluate the significant en- CMP to pursue an alterna- oppose the project. vironmental impact the pro- tive route it had previously Opponents have or- posed CMP corridor would claimed was not available ganized a referendum cam- have in Maine. Such an EIS to them. paign to put the CMP corri- would also assess alternative Throughout the exten- dor on the November 2020 routes for the project to less- sive state and federal review ballot and are in the process en harm done to the natural of the controversial project, of gathering signatures to Plowing environment. To date, the CMP has failed to demon- submit by early 2020. Army Corps has refused strate how its corridor proj- For additional back- to commit to an EIS even ect would benefit the climate ground on the CMP corridor though it performed one for by reducing global carbon project visit:https://www. similar transmission line pollution, a fact emphasized nrcm.org/programs/climate/ proposals in New Hamp- by the Massachusetts Attor- proposed-cmp-transmis- shire and Vermont. ney General in a December sion-line-bad-deal-maine/. Blanchard’s Cash Fuel Your Best Source #2 Heating Oil and K-1 for Arts, Off Road Diesel (Dyed) Still accepting new commerical and On Road Diesel (Clear) Music and residential plowing contracts! Propane Theater Twin City 225-3588 TIMES Roadmark Industries 3 Conant Road, Turner Mike Willett • 143 Pleasant Street • Auburn (on the Auburn/Turner Line) Yo u r Don’t Shiver...We Deliver! Hometown (207) 240-5535 www.blanchardscashfuel.com Paper! Thursday, December 12, 2019 • Twin City TIMES • [email protected] Page 5 Mechanic Savings supports hospice drive What’s Going On

Consider shopping local this holiday season It’s that time of the prevent a company from supporting a huge corpora- year again. The time be- expanding across the world. tion headquartered outside tween Thanksgiving and Not only do these businesses of our state. You’re sup- Christmas, when many of add an incredible value to porting our families, friends us often spend hours doing our community, they provide and neighbors, who in turn our holiday shopping and jobs, and are examples of give back to our commu- preparation or searching for thriving businesses here in nity. We want everyone in bargains online. If you’re Maine. I was proud to be our communities to suc- like me, you save your hol- able to show off these great ceed and shopping local is iday shopping for the last local businesses to the Sen- an important part of that! minute. While you’re at it ate President. Shopping local keeps more this year, I have an important One great tradition that money in the community. A thought for you: shopping at many folks recently took 2003 study by the Insti- our local Maine businesses. part in was Small Business tute for Local Self-Reliance There’s never a bad time Saturday. This day, the first and Friends of Midcoast to visit some of our great Saturday after Thanksgiving Maine showed that three locally owned businesses. every year, was created in times as much money stays The holiday season presents response to “Black Friday,” in the local economy when us with a great opportunity and “Cyber Monday.” The you buy local instead of to gift others, or ourselves, day celebrates our local from a national chain. Shop- some great Maine-made small businesses and en- ping close to home really products while also sup- courages people to get out does help our communities porting our family, friends and do some of their holiday thrive. and neighbors who own and shopping at them. While This holiday season work in the stores. Black Friday is known for when you’re doing your As I wrote about in its big box stores, and Cy- shopping, please consider my last column, I had an ber Monday known for its visiting one of the many opportunity to visit some online deals, it’s only right great local businesses in our great locally owned busi- that small businesses get a community. You’ll not only nesses this fall with Senate day as well. get a quality item; you’ll be President Troy Jackson, There are many rea- supporting your community. as part of our Fighting for sons why you should con- Please don’t hesitate Maine Agenda tour. We sider shopping local. First, to reach out to me if you visited Planson Interna- you’re getting a great Maine- have a question, comment, tional in New Gloucester, made product. As Mainers, or just want to make your The New Gloucester Village we pride ourselves on the voice heard. I can be reached Pictured l to r: Kristin Melville, Director of Marketing and Development at Androscoggin Store, and Bell Farms in quality and craftsmanship of by email at Ned.Claxton@ Home Healthcare and Hospice and Jeff Gosselin, Senior Commercial Banker at Mechanics Auburn. The Village Store our goods, and we’re lucky legislature.maine.gov, or by Savings Bank and Androscoggin board member. and Bell Farms provide to get access to so many phone at (207) 287-1515. Androscoggin Home honored to have the support employment and volunteer our communities with great of these products close to Sen. Ned Claxton Healthcare and Hospice of Mechanic Savings who opportunities, please vis- local produce, fresh baked home. Another great benefit (D-Androscoggin) rep- (Androscoggin) has teamed recognizes the importance it www.androcoggin.org bread, canned goods and to shopping local is that resents Maine Senate Dis- up with Mechanic Savings of hospice care in our com- or call the Marketing and more. Planson Internation- you’re giving back to the trict 20, which includes Au- to sell their holiday remem- munity. Last year, Mechanic Development Office at 795- al demonstrates that be- community. When you visit burn, Mechanic Falls, Minot, brance ornament to benefit Savings helped Androscog- 9405 ext. 1405 ing based in Maine doesn’t a local business, you’re not New Gloucester, and Poland hospice care. gin raise $10,000 for hos- The 2019 pewter pice care through ornament Christmas tree ornaments sales. It is a perfect way to may be purchased for remember a loved one at this YOUR SMILE. OUR PRIORITY. $25.00 and includes a stand special time of the year.” JRG S and gift tag for your loved Androscoggin Home Roofi ng & Construction ones’ name. Ornaments are Healthcare and Hospice Fully Insured available at all Mechanic is the largest, non-profit Savings locations: Auburn, independent home health Rosemarie G. 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The Gorham Police ored for their service and his honor. Pictured l to r: (front) Carmen Cohen, Elaine Bragdon, Janet Stenberg, Anne White, Suki Department participated in sacrifice. The life of school Sergeant Ted Hatch Thompson, (back) row Jeanne Lessard, Diane Nadeau, Peggy Volock, Nancy Long, Janet the Wreaths Across America resource officer Wayne and Officer Dean Hannon Joseph. ceremony hosted by Gor- “Pooch” Drown was hon- will be participating in es- ham High School. ored during the Ceremony. corting the convoy from The Outsiders Club, of to get out the snowshoes ing us please call USM Local veterans and Mrs. Cindy Drown and her Maine to Arlington National the University of Southern and cross-country skis! Lewiston Auburn Senior gold star families were hon- family accepted a wreath in Cemetery. Maine, Lewiston Auburn If you are interested in join- College at 207-753-6610. Campus, Senior College has had a very active summer and fall. Reine Mynahan and Janet Stenberg have skillfully planned hiking and kayaking outings on the beautiful trails and bodies of water in Maine. We have succeeded in getting out- doors to enjoy our beautiful state. Along the way we’ve gotten some exercise and have made new friends. Locally we have logged miles at Thorncrag and Mt. Apetite and carpooled to trails and ponds and riv- ers in Boothbay, Camden, Norway and Bryant Pond, to name a few. We are so fortunate to have all this splendor so near! The snow Pictured l to r: Michelle Ouellette, Pauline Paradis, Janet is starting to fall so it is time Stenberg, Nikki Frye

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Consumers who in- strains finances. Many “Debt you can’t repay crease their scores average Americans agree that hol- will certainly bring down more than a 10-point bump. iday expenses affect their your holiday spirit,” says For more information, visit (c) gpointstudio / iStock via Getty Images Plus finances negatively (63 per- Rod Griffin, Experian’s experian.com/boost. cent), and nearly two out director of consumer edu- • Holiday pressure in 2018, a whopping 75 get a 10 percent discount at get the best of your wallet. of three feel stressed about cation. “There’s often the may cause unwise finan- percent more, according to a store than improve their Start the new decade on sol- their finances during the temptation to overspend, cial choices. Sixty percent Experian. credit score by 10 points. id financial ground by mak- season. 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Even Taco Pocket $3.99 with older kids and teens, Monday it’s important to discuss Hamburger, Cheeseburger $2.29 appropriate online behavior, Tuesday healthy digital habits and Ham, Salami, Turkey Italian or Wrap $1.99 “screen etiquette.” Consider Hot Ham and Cheese $2.99 putting together a “contract” Wednesday to be displayed somewhere visible. BLT Sub $3.99 • 2 Hotdogs $1.99 3) Buy a Protective Thursday Case and Warranty. Devices Chicken Salad Sub or Wrap $3.99 are easy to lose or break -- Chicken Nugget Basket $3.99 especially by kids. Consider Friday buying a durable case and Steak Bomb $4.99 • New Special Weekly screen protector as addition- Saturday al presents, and definitely purchase a warranty through Meatball Sub $3.99 your carrier or a third party. 131 Pine Street * Lewiston • 784-4073 Page 8 [email protected] • Twin City TIMES • Thursday, December 12, 2019 Christmas at Norlands: a 19th Century Holiday Celebration chocolate, and a sweat treat Charles Hutchins, Dead in the farmer’s cottage while River Company originated supplies last. in the forest products in- The gift shop will be dustry, along the banks of open and filled with unique the Dead River, from which treasures to meet your hol- the company took its name. iday shopping needs. Nor- Today, Dead River Com- lands own maple syrup, pany is the largest heating stick candy and old-time services provider in northern toys and games are just a New England, serving the few of the items showcased energy needs of homes and in the shop. businesses. Known for their Tickets will only be highly skilled and quality sold the day of the event technical services, Dead upon arrival; guests may River Company designs, purchase tickets inside the installs and services heating white church. General ad- equipment fueled by pro- mission is $10 per person pane, heating oil, and kero- ($8 for members of Nor- sene. Energy professionals lands); $6 ($4) ages 12 and provide 24-hour emergency under, and free for ages 5 response service, as well as The 1867 Washburn mansion will be decorated inside and and under. $25 ($20) family advice on how to achieve out during Christmas at Norlands. rate for 2 adults with up to fuel conservation and ef- three children under the age ficiency goals. For more Castlebay Duo - Julia Lane and Fred Gosbee - will play of 18. The Washburn-Nor- information, visit www. seasonal tunes in the Washburn mansion during Christmas The Washburn-Nor- members to a musical jour- lands Living History Center deadriver.com. at Norlands. lands Living History Center ney through time and across is located at 290 Norlands in Livermore will open on the Atlantic. They will per- Road in Livermore, Maine. Saturday, December 14, form in the Washburn man- For more information, call 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., for a sion throughout most of the 207-897-4366 or visit www. family-friendly interactive day during Christmas at NORLANDS.org. Christmas celebration. Ex- Norlands. We make history! The perience a rural Christmas in The Rangeley Ringers Washburn-Norlands Living the 19th century and partici- Hand Bell Choir will per- History Center is a mul- pate in living history activi- form at 1:30 p.m. Led by tifaceted museum offer- ties around this beautiful and Sue Downes-Borko, this tal- ing in-depth experiences in tranquil estate. Journey back ented group of the Rangeley 19th-century rural life. Our to a time when celebrations Congregational Church per- mission is to preserve the were much simpler than they forms throughout the greater heritage and traditions of would become in the 20th Rangeley community. With rural life in Maine’s past, to century. This event is made 3-octaves of hand bells and celebrate the achievements The Rangeley Ringers Hand Bell Choir performs at 1:30pm during Christmas at Norlands. possible with support from tone chimes, they pour their of Livermore’s Washburn Dead River Company. hearts into making beautiful family, and to use living Ongoing activi- music. history methods to make ties throughout the day in- A historical church values, activities, and issues clude horse-drawn sleigh or service will be held in the of the past relevant to pres- wagon rides (depending on 1828 Universalist meeting ent and future generations. snow conditions), children’s house at 12:30pm and again This event is made craft activities, storytelling, at 3 p.m. Reverend David possible with support from parlor games, the one-room Thurston Stevens (b.1812 Dead River Company. schoolhouse, and tours of d.1897), portrayed by Nor- “Dead River Company be- the simply yet elegantly lands’ historical interpreter lieves it’s both a privilege decorated 1867 Washburn Ignacio Valdes, will lead a and responsibility to be family mansion. Old-fash- short service complete with an active member of the ion spelling bees take place a Christmas message, read- communities we serve. We in the schoolhouse at noon, ings and hymns. are proud to support the 2 p.m., and 3:30 p.m. A Cookie Walk fund- Washburn-Norlands Liv- Musicians Julia Lane raiser benefits Norlands’ ing History Center and and Fred Gosbee of Castle- building fund. For only their mission of preserving bay (Round Pound, Maine) $5, fill a bag with delicious Maine’s heritage and for will weave together seasonal homemade cookies to take the educational value it tunes on the Celtic harp, home. Arrive early as this brings to present and future guitar, fiddle and tin whistle. popular fundraiser sells out generations,” remarked Lisa They blend history, legend early. Morrissette, Director of and experience into their Visitors may warm Marketing at Dead River personable performance up with a cup of soup, a Company. Ray Fleury, Norlands Historic Farm Manager, drives the sleigh during a past Christmas style and treat audience mug of mulled cider or hot Founded in 1909 by at Norlands event. Photo by Ryan Burnham of Leeds Maine

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Lewiston is now displaying Ralph L. Staples is a and trade magazines. The to the main lobby at Central the paintings of Annette La- nature and landscape pho- works on display may be Maine Medical Center. A vallee and the photography tographer. He has studied purchased through the WHA percentage of sale proceeds of Ralph Staples. at New England Institute of Gift Shop located adjacent benefits patients of CMMC. A Maine native, La- Professional Photography. vallee, has been well known He has also attended sem- over the years for her water- inars with Nikon School of color images. More recently Photography, Rocky Moun- she has explored the world tain School of Photography, of acrylic painting with the and studied with profession- use of vivid colors to capture al photographers John Shaw, the world around her. The Tony Sweet, and others. recipient of three “Best in Ralph is a member of the Show” awards for her work Boothbay Harbor Art Foun- and multiple other acco- dation and the Capital Area lades, Lavallee has focused Camera Club. Staples has much of her recent art on received many print awards Photo of Moose by Ralph Staples scenes along the Nezinscot with the Maine Professional River in the Buckfield area Photographers Association. The Woman’s Hospital ing Art Gallery at Central as well as the Portland wa- His work has been featured Association (WHA) Rotat- Maine Medical Center in terfront. in calendars, brochures, Widgery Wharf ll – Acrylic painting by Annette Lavallee Thursday, December 12, 2019 • Twin City TIMES • [email protected] Page 9 LA magical history tour-museum in the streets Book about Bates Mill textiles and designs featured at signing she unearthed in the Bates Company records, when in 1942 Bates produced the “Midway” bedspread com- memorating the Battle of the Midway. The U.S. fleet of aircraft carriers, bombers, and battleships defended the atoll and defeated the Japanese fleet. Textile historian Diane Affleck Fagan remarked, “Using corporate records, factory-floor pictures, and a wealth of promotional materials, Jacqueline Field’s book, ‘Textiles and Designs: Bates Mill 1930-1990,’ tells a fascinating story about the Bates mills and their Lewiston and Auburn products. While she details is once again on the move the company’s history and with a new Museum in the its evolution from a thriv- Streets LA River History ing New England textile Trail, showcasing 30 histor- manufacturer to its eventual ical markers that straddles demise, the real richness of both sides of the river. The the book is in the images markers depict our proud and Field’s narrative about heritage of community and the Bates textiles themselves have been written in both and the company’s advertis- English and French so as ing campaigns.” to not only remind us of Field is a textile and our rich Franco history but Author Jacqueline Field will be at Museum L-A from 3 dress historian. Born and to help guide residents and to 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, to sign her book “Textiles & educated in Scotland, she tourists alike to be able to Designs: Bates Mill 1930-1990.” studied textiles at Edinburgh learn more about the two College of Art, began her cities’ history, all while The popularity of “The interest mill stories are in- career as a textile designer walking along the River and Art of the Bates Bedspread,” terwoven. in Manchester, England and around the two downtowns. a well-attended exhibit by “Jacqueline Field is now a long-time U.S. res- Furthermore, the Andro- Museum L-A’s guest curator helped us fulfill our mission ident residing in Portland. scoggin River and its Great in 2016-17 showcasing the of honoring and memorial- After a long college career Niagara”, fed the Native lead us into the Future. Falls is to be one of the main many designs involved in izing the millworkers who, teaching textile subjects, Americans for 10,000 years Give this gift to fam- focal points of the trail. The the making of our famous most with little education, she now devotes most of and led us into the Industrial ily and friends—walk the Great Falls or sometimes local product, indicated it were very creative and in- her time to researching and Age and will continue to LA River-Museum on the referred to as “Our Little was time to publish a book novative as they worked to writing about textiles. streets. Maps are available at about Bates Mill as a local build an amazing commu- “Textiles & Designs: both city’s libraries and City global economic engine and nity,” said Rachel Desgros- Bates Mill 1930-1990” is Hall, or you can download it leader in design and fashion. seilliers, founding executive available both softbound from the Lewiston Website. “Textiles & Designs: director. “Museum L-A is and hardbound and can be The whole community Bates Mill 1930-1990” pres- proud to validate their work purchased and signed by the is invited to participate and ents the first comprehensive and their lives.” author on December 12. It is welcome in joining our study of Bates Manufactur- Various home and can also be purchased in the pride in community and ing’s mid- to late-20th cen- fashion fabrics that made museum’s gift shop during Historic Riverfront. tury woven and printed tex- Bates a national household regular business hours. Cop- Several years of hard tiles. In time for the holiday name in the post-World War ies can be reserved by call- work and research has been season, author Jacqueline II decades are explored in ing 207-333-3881 or online done to bring this day to fru- Field will be at Museum L-A the book. These textiles pro- at www.museumla.org. All ition. A special thanks to our from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday, vide a valuable record and proceeds from the sale of the two Cities who were instru- December 12, to sign her constitute a monument to book go directly toward the mental in not only funding, book which has over 200 Lewiston’s last generations museum’s programming and but working along with the illustrations that highlight of mill workers. exhibits. The cost of pub- team (The Androscoggin designs, fabrics, advertising Field tours many of lishing the book has been Historical Society,Grow strategies, mill stories and Bates’ products—from covered by a grant from the L+A River Working Group, more. Aspects of the indi- woolly lambs to astronauts Coby Foundation as well as Museum LA, Androscoggin vidual textiles, including and the moon landing— a gift from an anonymous Land Trust, Healthy Andro- technical innovations and and the brilliant marketing donor. scoggin and Bates College) patent awards are explored, strategies employed. She Museum L-A is locat- to make it happen. This is and where relevant, human shares a teaser in a story ed in the Bates Mill Com- a great example of a pub- plex at 35 Canal Street in lic, private and non-profit Lewiston, Maine. Enter the project that shows working parking lot at 36 Chestnut together for a common goal Street. Its hours of operation can give great results. are Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 Send all items for p.m. For more information, What’s Going On email [email protected]. to Editor@Twin CityTimes.com. Deadline is Send all Friday by five. Letters and Op/Ed pieces to Editor@Twin Bedspread image: The Bates “Midway” bedspread and City Times.com. Check TCT every matching drapery magazine advertisement with a tribute Deadline is week for updated to the young pilots serving in World War II, was featured Calendar listings! in various glossy magazines, and is one of many vintage Friday advertisements included in “Textiles & Designs: Bates Mill . 1930-1990.” by five Twin CiTy Nights Weekly Arts & Entertainment Sing! It’s Christmas: Community sing-along Lewiston citizen committee vacancies Mayor-Elect Mark tee, Complete Streets Com- process. Completed appli- Cayer is seeking interested mittee, Finance Committee, cations shall be submitted citizen volunteers to serve Historical Preservation Re- to the City Clerk’s Office as members of the City’s view Board, L/A Commu- for processing. Office hours various boards and com- nity Forestry Board, Lew- are Monday through Friday, mittees. 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271 Maine Street Hours: Monday – Friday 8am to 5:30pm Route 26, Poland Saturday 8am to 4pm, Sunday 8am to 2pm 998-5390 Open 7 Days a week Thursday, December 12, 2019 • Twin City TIMES • [email protected] Page 11 A Christmas Carol returns to The Public Theatre Green Dot LA Quilt on view at LA Arts This holiday season, the rest of their lives. Plus, Christmas Carol will be Mi- for one weekend only, Dec we are happy to offer quality chael O’Brien in the role 13, 14, and 15, The Public family entertainment that of Scrooge. Michael is Theatre, will present their people can actually afford to a familiar face to Maine acclaimed adaptation of A bring their family to.” audiences following a long Christmas Carol followed With all the different history onstage with Theater by a holiday sing–a-long versions out there of this at Monmouth and previous featuring Christmas Car- story, The Public Theatre’s appearances at The Public ol fiddler Jennifer Arm- adaptation remains many Theatre. The rest of the strong. The Public Theatre’s peoples favorite. “We stay cast features Russell Ber- own version of Dickens’ true to the heart of the sto- rigan as Marley, Nicholas classic has become a favorite ry, while at the same time Perron as Christmas Pres- holiday tradition in Lewis- telling it with a fresh sense ent, Sheila Stasack as Mrs. ton/Auburn. This inventive of playfulness and imagina- Cratchit, Heather Irish as adaptation, performed by tion”, says Schario. “Much Belle and local young ac- six actors and a fiddler, was of Dickens’ original text is tress Charlie Re Dresdner in developed and written for used, as six actors portray the role of the child/Tiny The Public Theatre by Ar- various characters using Tim. Returning as the fiddler tistic Director Christopher simple costume pieces. A will be acclaimed musician Schario in 1993, and has live fiddler underscores and storyteller Jennifer Arm- since been published by Dra- the story with traditional strong. matists Play Service and is Christmas music, and a With a top ticket price now regularly performed by hand-cranked wind ma- of only $25 for adults, and theatres around the world. chine and thunder sheet $10 for children 18 and “There’s a great reason create a magical theatrical under, it’s professional the- why this story is told during atmosphere. Uncluttered atre at a price even Scrooge the holidays and will never by spectacle, the audience’s would love! Gift certificates go away”, says author and imagination is free to soar, for any production through- Artistic Director Christo- and this classic story comes out the remainder of the pher Schario. “Sometimes to life in a way you’ve never season are also available for it’s easy to forget the true imagined.” the holidays. meaning of the season in The Public Theatre’s A Christmas Carol will all the holiday shopping. version begins with a child be performed on Friday, Dec Watching Scrooge’s journey reading a copy of Dickens’ 13 at 7 p.m., Saturday, Dec always awakens my holiday novel. As the child reads, 14 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., and spirit and gets me ready to five actors and a fiddler Sunday Dec 15 at 2 p.m. For celebrate Christmas. magically appear and slowly tickets visit the publicthe- Another thing worth coax the child into joining atre.org or call the Box celebrating, according to the story and becoming the Office at 782-3200. Schario, is The Public The- character of Tiny Tim. It’s Season Underwrit- atre’s ticket price of only a marvelous metaphor for ers: Platz Associates, Sun $10 for children 18 and the way literature grabs and Journal, Austin Associates, under. “With our $10 ticket, transforms us, as well as an Maine Magazine and Glea- we are hoping to introduce original way of telling this son Media Services. Cor- today’s youth to the magic of inspiring story of human porate Sponsors: Lee Auto professional theatre and give redemption. Malls and Mechanics Sav- them a gift they’ll have for Leading the cast of A ings Bank. Quilters Eileen Fair, Kitsie Claxton and Patty Weidler in front of the “KindSpring” quilt

LA Arts will host an thing.” According to the governments, businesses, Maine Event Comedy presents Tyler exhibition of “KindSpring,” artists’ statement, “the larger schools and local arts and Morrow at Craft Brew Underground a quilt created by local spiral formed by circles sug- cultural organizations to cre- Green Dot LA members in gests the way in which the ate opportunities for com- has appeared on the popular support and celebration of culture of our community munity members across the comedy game show Make the Green Dot bystander can grow - as our small in- generations to experience, ME Laugh. intervention program, de- dividual actions gather force learn, and participate in the Williams, a San Fran- signed to help reduce threats and strength over time—in arts. LA Arts organizes arts cisco transplant, shares sto- and violence in the Twin the direction of kindness and programs and initiatives, ries about his unique child- Cities. The quilt will be on safety for all.” supports the work of local hood while weaving in an view December 12 through Since 1973, LA Arts, artists and art organizations, abundance of pop culture January 10, in the LA Arts the arts agency for the cit- and highlights the essential references. He was recently Gallery, 221 Lisbon Street ies of Lewiston and Au- role the arts play in shap- a featured performer at the in Lewiston. Gallery hours burn Maine, has pursued ing an economically vital, Hartford Fringe Festival. are Tuesday through Friday a mission to engage and socially integrated, and for- Ryan was a finalist in 12 to 4 p.m. and Saturday 11 inspire a vibrant community ward-looking future for its the 2019 Maine’s Funniest a.m. to 3 p.m. The exhibition through arts and culture. community. Learn more at Comedian competition and is free, and the community is The agency works with www.laarts.org. is a regular at Portland’s invited to attend. Empire Comedy Club. As a local volunteer The show is for ages initiative committed to mak- 21-and-older; admission is ing the community a better Now Hiring pay-what-you-can. Craft and safer place, Green Dot Brew Underground is locat- LA offers strategies for safe Looking for an experienced carpenter to join ed at 34 Court Street in Au- and effective responses to our team. We are easy to work with, work is burn. It was voted the No. 1 hurtful and hateful words never too far, and pay is good. Plenty of room Craft Beer Bar in Maine and and behaviors. The quilt’s for growth as we are starting another crew. offers more than 200 choic- design conveys the pro- If you don’t have much experience but work Tyler Morrow es of craft beer, cider, and gram’s central image of wine. For more information positive “green dot” actions hard thats ok, we have a job for you too. Maine Event Come- New York City’s Greenwich call/text (207) 513-0742 or that people can learn in Roofing, siding, building, remodels, etc. dy presents Boston’s Ty- Village Comedy Club and email maineeventcomedy@ response to negative “red ler Morrow at Craft Brew Boston’s Nick’s Comedy gmail.com. dot” incidents of harass- Experienced carpenter Underground, Friday, Dec. Stop, Laugh Boston, Dick ment and violence. The Full-time · $25 / hour 13 at 8 p.m. The show will Doherty’s Comedy Vault, quilt makers include Kitsie also feature Keith Hebert, and the legendary Comedy Send all items for Claxton, Eileen Fair, Linda Brendan Williams, and Kev- Studio. Names & Faces Matzen, Patty Weidler, Wen- American in Ryan. Whether he’s playing dy Mitchell, Betsy Dorr and Morrow co-hosts the guitar with his band Objet to Editor@Twin June Zellers. Builders unique No Recipes web or telling jokes throughout CityTimes.com. The quilt showcases a Custom Building & Remodeling series, where comedians are New England, Hebert aims Deadline is central Green Dot tenet that presented all the ingredients to entertain. He a regular Friday by five. “no one can do everything (207) 500-8100 to cook something, sans performer and producer at but everyone can do some- recipe. He’s performed at Empire Comedy Club and WWW.AMERICANBUILDERSMAINE.COM Page 12 [email protected] • Twin City TIMES • Thursday, December 12, 2019 “Let’s Dance! Contras, Quadrilles, Jig & Reels” UMaine Extension hosts dairy forage conference Museum L-A has Public Library to use its dance workshop is for University of Maine for over 100 years, Univer- ing, research and economic announced that its third Callahan Hall for this anyone age 55 and up, Cooperative Extension is sity of Maine Cooperative development, and commu- workshop in the 55+ dance workshop was too with opportunities for hosting the annual dairy Extension has supported nity service. UMaine is the Creative Aging series good to pass up,” said De- family members of any forage conference from UMaine’s land and sea state’s only public research funded by Aroha Philan- nise Scammon, program age to join the fun over 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., De- grant public education role university and among the thropies will be dance coordinator for the mu- the course of the class cember 18, at Governor’s by conducting communi- most comprehensive higher focused and led by lo- seum. “People are fa- series.” Grandparents can Restaurant, 376 Main St., ty-driven, research-based education institutions in cal dance instructor Cin- miliar with the library’s bring young grandchildren, Waterville. programs in every Maine the Northeast. It attracts dy Larock. “Let’s Dance! location and parking on for example. UMaine Extension ed- county. UMaine Extension students from all 50 states Contras, Quadrilles, Jig Lisbon Street is free on This no-cost workshop ucators and industry experts helps support, sustain and and more than 70 countries. & Reels” is an eight- Saturdays.” was made possible through will focus on managing diets grow the food-based econ- UMaine currently enrolls week series of dance All those who wish a grant program called with forages grown and omy. It is the only entity 11,561 undergraduate and classes in the old-time to participate in this dance Seeding Vitality Arts in harvested in challenging in our state that touches graduate students who have social dance traditions workshop must reserve Museums. This initia- conditions and potential every aspect of the Maine opportunities to participate of Quebec and New their place in the class tive is funded by Aroha health concerns for live- Food System, where pol- in groundbreaking research England. prior to January 11. De- Philanthropies and was stock. Additional talks ex- icy, research, production, with world-class schol- The Saturday work- pending on the type of designed to support amine growing industrial processing, commerce, nu- ars. UMaine offers more shops, held at Lewiston dance, each student will the development and hemp in Maine, corn silage trition, and food security than 100 degree programs Public Library’s Callahan partner with another student expansion of success- variety trial data, solar farm and safety are integral and through which students can Hall, will kick off Sat- in the class. ful creative aging pro- leases and the potential interrelated. UMaine Exten- earn master’s, doctoral or urday, January 11, 2020 “Students will grams. The goal is to for ergot contamination in sion also conducts the most professional science mas- and go through March 14. be switching partners inspire and enable old- feeds from wetter growing successful out-of-school ter’s degrees, as well as “Callahan Hall has a great with every dance. It’s er adults to learn, make, conditions. youth educational program graduate certificates. The dance floor,” explained La- traditional for everyone and share the arts in The $25 per person in Maine through 4-H. university promotes en- rock. to socialize and dance ways that are novel, com- fee includes lunch. Reg- The University of vironmental stewardship, “Museum L-A hosted with everyone else in plex, and socially engaging. ister online. For more in- Maine, founded in Oro- with substantial efforts cam- the first two workshops the room, just like danc- For more information, call formation or to request a no in 1865, is the state’s puswide to conserve energy, at the Bates Mill, but the ing at a family gather- the museum at 207-333- reasonable accommodation, land grant, sea grant and recycle and adhere to green offer by the Lewiston ing,” said Larock. “The 3881. contact Rick Kersbergen, space grant university. As building standards in new 207.342.5971; richard.kers- Maine’s flagship public construction. For more in- [email protected]. university, UMaine has a formation about UMaine, Corelli’s Christmas concerto at Oasis As a trusted resource statewide mission of teach- visit umaine.edu. A string quartet and Philip Carlsen, cello, lullaby for the Christ child, performance of Corelli›s is a seasonal favorite from one of Baroque music’s most Ribbon cutting at Sophia’s House Christmas Concerto will the Baroque era of music. endearing melodies. be featured at the Oasis Published posthumously in The Oasis of Mu- Join us for a Ribbon work, Sophia’s House is ex- ficking/exploitation, prison of Music Wednesday 1714, it was composed in sic takes place at Trinity Cutting at Sophia’s House cited to celebrate the Grand and addiction, based on the December 18, beginning at the 1690’s to be performed Church, 247 Bates Street on December 13 at 12 p.m. Opening! Sophia’s House, a model of Thistle Farms in 12:30 p.m. This work, to be on Christmas Eve. Its six in Lewiston. Admission is Sophia’s House is located at project of The Center for Nashville, TN. The ribbon performed by Jessie Board- movements have a story-tell- free, with donations accept- 97 Blake Street in Lewiston. Wisdom’s Women, will be cutting will begin at 12 man and Kate Gray, vio- ing character, culminating ed. For more information After years of plan- a residential community for p.m., with an open house lins, Greg Boardman, viola, in its Pastorale, an angelic call 344-3106. ning, fundraising, and hard women survivors of traf- and tours until 3 p.m. A dedication and blessing of the building will take place after that, with Regina Mullins-Greenlee and others speaking. Interfaith Chap- lain, Sarah Shepley, and Sar- ah Gillespie, chaplain at St. Word Search Mary’s hospital will preside over the ceremony. Light We all remember the childhood excitement of our favorite toys as the refreshments will be offered during the open house. holidays approach. Did your favorite toy make this week’s list? Those who attend the Friday events are invited to bring gifts of hygiene items for the Center’s hygiene pantry! (Only basic, full size, unopened contain- ers—shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, toothpaste and feminine pads are most needed) The Center for Wis- dom’s Women is a day drop-in center for women. Sophia’s House is located on the corner of Blake and Walnut. Parking at the site is limited but is available on the street or a few blocks away in the Park Street garage. For more informa- tion call 513-3922 www. wisdomswomen.org

Send all items for Names & Faces to Editor@Twin CityTimes.com. What topic would Deadline is you like us to do a Friday by five. word search on? Email us at info@ Send Calendar listings to Editor@TwinCity twincitytimes.com. Times.com Thursday, December 12, 2019 • Twin City TIMES • [email protected] Page 13 Thursday, Dec. 12 ter. Tickets for Eileen Ivers’ A Joyful Christmas range Deadpool 2 (R) ...... 12:50 3:50 6:55 9:40 ATRC Year-End meet- ing at 11:30 a.m. This is from $38-$42 in advance thes annual meeting with or $47 at the door and are December 13th through December 18th Policy Committee, Techni- available at www.chocolat- cal Committee, and Transit echurcharts.org or by calling DOORS OPEN AT: AUBURN SeeCalendar more Calendar at www.TwinCityTimes.com 11:15 am Committee members. This 207-442-8455. Tickets can 746 Center Street year, MaineDOT Commis- also be purchased at the Auburn Movie Hotline — 786-8605 sioner Bruce van Note will Fryeburg, 7:30 p.m. Tick- Christmas at Norlands: box office of the Chocolate Richard Jewell (R) ...... 12:30 ...3:30 ...6:30 ...9:25 be joining us. More details ets are $20 for adults and a 19th Century Holiday Church Arts Center, located Knives Out (PG-13) ...... 12:40 ...3:40 ...6:50 ...9:40 will be provided as the date $5 for students (general Celebration at The Wash- at 804 Washington Street A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood (PG) ...... 1:00 ...4:00 ...7:00 ...9:30 gets closer. admission). Order online burn-Norlands Living His- in Bath. Jumanji: The Next Level (PG-13) ...... 12:50 ...1:20 ...3:50 ...4:20 atwww.fryeburgacademy. tory Center, 290 Norlands ...... 6:40 ...7:05 ...7:30 ...9:25 A Fairy Tale Christ- Tuesday, Dec. 24 mas Carol at the Choco- org/pac, or call the box Road, Livermore. 11 a.m. Jumanji: The Next Level 3D (PG-13) ...... 9:50 Christmas Eve Service late Church Arts Center, office at 207-935-9232. For to 4 p.m. Tickets will only Frozen 2 (PG) ...... 11:45 .12:45 ...1:15 ...2:15 at West Auburn Congrega- 7:30 p.m. Tickets are avail- additional information go be sold the day of the event ...... 3:45 ...4:15 ...4:45 ...6:45 tional Church, 811 W Au- able at www.chocolate- to www.fryeburgacademy. upon arrival; guests may ...... 7:15 ...9:15 ...9:45 burn Rd, Auburn, at 4 p.m. churcharts.org or by calling org/pac. More artist info is purchase tickets inside the Black Christmas (PG-13) ...... 12:00 ...3:15 ...6:35 ...9:10 the box office at (207) 442- available at www.heatherp- white church. General ad- Ford v Ferrari (PG-13) ...... 12:00 ...3:15 ...6:35 ...9:10 8455. ierson.com. mission is $10 per person Book signing by Jac- “Basic Life Support” ($8 for members of Nor- Op-ed: Law passes to bring trauma-informed queline Field at Museum certification course at Cen- lands); $6 ($4) ages 12 and L-A 3 to 7 p.m. “Textiles & tral Maine Community Col- under, and free for ages 5 care model into Maine public elementary schools Designs: Bates Mill 1930- lege from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and under. $25 ($20) family 1990”. “Textiles & Designs: The cost of the class is $89 rate for 2 adults with up to By Lizzy Wolf, Ash- This change to opposed to our position on Bates Mill 1930-1990” is and includes materials. For three children under the age ley Taylor and Sadie Maine’s education system LD 997. While we recognize available both softbound more information or to regis- of 18. Russell of University needs to be supported and the benefits of carrying our ter, please contact CMCC’s and hardbound and can Sunday, Dec. 15 of Southern Maine here is why. Increasing re- LD 997 in Maine’s public Center for Workforce & Pro- search shows a significant schools, we have not con- be purchased at the book A Christmas Carol re- On June 27, 2019 the fessional Development at connection between trauma sidered the cost of this law. signing. It can also be pur- turns to The Public Theatre, state of Maine passed LD 207-755-5280, email work- exposure and low academic During public hearings, chased in the museum’s 2 p.m. a top ticket price of 997, An Act to Promote So- forcedevelopment@cmcc. performance. Research also individuals such as Karen gift shop during regular only $25 for adults, and $10 cial and Emotional Learning edu or visit www.cmcc. shows that a student’s home Kusiak from the Department business hours. Copies can for children 18 and under. and Development of Young edu/professionaldevelop- life can have a major effect of Education and Steven be reserved by calling 207- For tickets visit the pub- Children, which aims to re- ment. Registration deadline on their in-school behavior. Bailey from Maine School 333-3881 or online at www. lictheatre.org or call the Box structure public schools with is December 6. For instance, a student ex- Boards Association vocal- museumla.org. Office at 782-3200. a more trauma-informed A Christmas Carol re- periencing physical abuse ized their concerns over the Christmas Craft and approach to education. Friday, Dec. 13 turns to The Public Theatre, at home may struggle to lack of funds in the current Vendor Fair, Ramada Hotel This bill was sponsored Maine Event Comedy 7 p.m. a top ticket price of pay attention during class. state budget to train teachers and Conference Center, 490 by Senator Cathy Breen of presents Tyler Morrow at only $25 for adults, and Their teacher may yell at and offer them ongoing sup- Pleasant Street, Lewiston, Falmouth who stated that Craft Brew Underground, $10 for children 18 and them for appearing disin- port during the 2020-2021 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more “children’s social and emo- 8 p.m. The show is for ages under. For tickets visit the terested and now the student school year. Although Ku- information contact Emma tional well-being” depends 21-and-older; admission is publictheatre.org or call the associates the yelling with siak and Bailey are in favor Dudley at (207) 330-5330 on teachers’ willingness to pay-what-you-can. Craft Box Office at 782-3200 their abuser, considers the of the bill, they worry it will or emmadudley40@yahoo. implement trauma-informed Brew Underground is locat- teacher a threat, and refuses not be fully implemented Saturday, Dec. 14 com. care in their classrooms. ed at 34 Court Street in Au- to discuss why they appear by September 2020 due to Sparkle Saturday, A Fairy Tale Christ- Collaboration has already burn. It was voted the No. 1 bored. These writers have the cost of carrying it out Downtown Lisbon Street, mas Carol at the Choco- begun between the Depart- Craft Beer Bar in Maine and all worked closely with statewide. Lewiston, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. late Church Arts Center, ment of Education and the offers more than 200 choic- elementary school students Despite our differenc- This one-day pop-up retail 2:30 p.m. Tickets are avail- Center of Excellence for es of craft beer, cider, and who have had varying de- es, we can agree that chil- experience aims to recreate able at www.chocolate- Infant and Early Childhood wine. For more information grees of adverse childhood dren being mistreated in the the hustle and bustle of churcharts.org or by calling Mental Health Consultation call/text (207) 513-0742 or experiences such as neglect, classroom is an important meeting your neighbors the box office at (207) 442- to develop a training pro- email maineeventcomedy@ abuse, family violence, drug social issue that deserves to on the street while holiday 8455. gram for teachers in Maine. gmail.com. and alcohol exposure, and be addressed. We have wit- shopping. Blue Sparkle flags Starting in September 2020, A Fairy Tale Christ- complex stress. Punitive nessed students in elemen- will mark each venue, where Wednesday, Dec. 18 this program plans to cover mas Carol at the Choco- measures have been wit- tary schools experiencing maps with vendor listings UMaine Extension topics such as adverse child- late Church Arts Center, nessed against these stu- re-traumatization by teach- will be available. hosts dairy forage confer- hood experiences, sensory 7:30 p.m. Tickets are avail- dents in the form of denying ers when there is a lack of Holiday Fest and Craft ence at Governor’s Restau- processing, building trust, able at www.chocolate- food, revoking outdoor time, training in trauma-informed Show at the Hampton Inn, rant, 376 Main St., Wa- emotional dysregulation, churcharts.org or by calling derogatory name calling, practices. These are the stu- 15 Lincoln Street, Lewis- terville, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 neurological and biological the box office at (207) 442- and the use of inappropriate dents who may appear disin- ton 12 to 4 p.m. For more p.m. The $25 per person development in children, 8455. physical force. With LD terested, isolated, excessive- information contact Emma fee includes lunch. Reg- misconduct in the class- Ribbon Cutting at So- 997 in place, teachers will ly tired or hungry, vigilant, Dudley at (207) 330-5330 ister online. For more in- room, and attachment diffi- phia’s House, 97 Blake begin learning strength- or anxious. With the passing or emmadudley40@yahoo. formation or to request a culties. Teachers across the Street, Lewiston, 12 to 3 based strategies from mental of LD 997, Maine’s current com. reasonable accommodation, state of Maine will also be p.m. Those who attend are health professionals in order education model is being A Christmas Carol re- contact Rick Kersbergen, provided with ongoing sup- invited to bring items of to promote trauma-informed reshaped to reflect a more turns to The Public Theatre, 207.342.5971; richard.kers- port from early childhood hygiene for Center’s hy- care in the classroom. research-based training and 2 p.m. a top ticket price of [email protected]. development consultants giene pantry. Basic, full It is important to ac- education model for teach- only $25 for adults, and $10 Corelli’s Christmas throughout the 2020-2021 size, unopened containers Concerto at The Oasis of school year. knowledge those who are ers and school communities. only— shampoo, condi- for children 18 and under. For tickets visit the pub- Music, Trinity Church, 247 tioner, deodorant, toothpaste Bates Street, Lewiston, and feminine pads are most lictheatre.org or call the Box Office at 782-3200. 12:30 p.m. Admission is needed. Parking at the Cen- free, with donations accept- ter is limited but is available A Christmas Carol re- turns to The Public Theatre, ed. For more information on the street or a few blocks call 344-3106. “Guess What’s in away in the Park Street 7 p.m. a top ticket price of garage. For more informa- only $25 for adults, and $10 Saturday, Dec. 21 tion call 513-3922 www. for children 18 and under. Holiday Pop Up Ex- wisdomswomen.org. For tickets visit the pub- travaganza, Marco’s Restau- TCT this Week!” Christmas sing along lictheatre.org or call the Box rant, 12 Mollison Way, Lew- at USM-LAC, USM LAC Office at 782-3200. iston, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For is located at 51 Westmin- A Fairy Tale Christ- more information contact ster St. in Lewiston, 1:30 mas Carol at the Choco- Emma Dudley at (207) 330- p.m. Admission is free to late Church Arts Center, 5330 or emmadudley40@ all. 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Number of Weeks to Run: Page 16 [email protected] • Twin City TIMES • Thursday, December 12, 2019 Rushad Eggleston in concert Camden National Bank makes donates $10,000 and 625 pounds of toiletry items like toothbrushes, shampoo, tissues, and more—donated by Camden National Bank employees. “The collection box- es at our 2019 Employee Appreciation Night were overflowing with donated items from our employees,” continued Dufour. “It was an incredible reminder of just how committed each em- ployee at Camden National Bank is to giving back and supporting someone going through a tough time.” Chad Daley, Geoffrey Grayson, Ashley Simmons, and Ja- To learn more about mie Pellerin from Camden National Bank present $2,000 Hope@Home, please vis- and several bags of donated toiletry items to Preble Street it: https://www.camdenna- Executive Director Mark Swann at the Joe Kreisler Teen tional.com/hopeathome. Shelter in Portland, Maine. Camden National Cor- poration (NASDAQ:CAC), This fall, Camden in Lewiston, Hospitality headquartered in Camden, National Bank celebrat- House in Rockland, and the Maine, is the largest publicly ed its Customer Apprecia- Joe Kreisler Teen Shelter at traded bank holding compa- tion Week, highlighted by Preble Street in Portland. ny in Northern New England a $10,000 donation to five “We’re humbled by with $4.5 billion in assets homeless shelters in Maine. the continued support the and nearly 650 employees. The shelters receiving funds Hope@Home program has Camden National Bank, its all provide vital support to provided to youth at Preble subsidiary, is a full-service The eclectic phenom College of Music for his and recording artist with Maine youth and teens. The Street,” said Preble Street community bank founded cellist Rushad Eggleston work with Darol Anger, Childsplay and Hanneke bank’s employees also do- Executive Director Mark in 1875 that offers an ar- will give a rare Maine ap- Michael Doucet and Bruce Cassel, to name a few. As nated more than 625 pounds Swann. “Every dollar that ray of consumer and busi- pearance at Trinity Church Molsky in Fiddlers Four. a performer and clinician at of toiletry items, collected at goes to our Teen Services ness financial products and in Lewiston, Saturday De- Since then he has broken a the Mark O’Connor Fiddle the bank’s 2019 Employee supports young people on services, accompanied by cember 14 at 7:30 PM. lot of new territory for the Camp, Maine Fiddle Camp, Appreciation Night, to local their journey to stability, the latest in digital banking Eggleston was a 2002 Gram- cello, as a member of the New Directions Cello Fes- homeless shelters. The unre- and we know firsthand that a technology to empower cus- my award nominee while acclaimed bluegrass band tival and countless others stricted funding and in-kind seemingly simple toothbrush tomers to bank the way they still a student at the Berklee Crooked Still and performer he has inspired an entire donations are part of the or a bar of soap can greatly want. The Bank provides new generation of cellists bank’s larger Hope@Home impact the health and dignity personalized service through through his prodigious tech- program which has pro- of a person experiencing a network of 61 banking Organic Vegan Hair Color nique and improvisatory vided more than $440,000 homelessness.” centers, 71 ATMs, and lend- Color skills. Eggleston’s solo to homeless shelters in the All five shelters will ing offices in New Hamp- Cut & show will feature many of bank’s service area over the also receive 125 pounds each shire and Massachusetts, all FULL Gray Style his own songs and instru- past five years. of assorted toiletry items— complemented by 24/7 live Coverage! $70 mentals, delivered with his “Our Hope@Home phone support. Greenwich with Peg Montoya signature style and theat- program has received en- Associates named Cam- ricality. thusiastic support from cus- den National Bank a 2018 A suggested donation tomers and employees since Greenwich CX Leader in of $10. will be payable at it began in 2015,” said Greg U.S. Retail Banking, a des- the door. For more infor- Dufour, President and CEO ignation that recognizes top Hair Among Friends • 232 Center St. • Auburn • 753-9368 mation call 344-3106. of Camden National Bank. U.S. banks in customer ex- “These additional donations perience. For nine years, represent our commitment Camden National Bank has to this cause as well as the received the “Lender at Work program’s effort to increase for Maine” Award from the Get younger looking skin today awareness for the issue of Finance Authority of Maine. homeless in our commu- Comprehensive wealth man- nities.” agement, investment and The five shelters that Members from Camden financial planning services received donations for teen National Bank’s Human are delivered by Camden Na- and youth services are: Em- Resources team collect tional Wealth Management. maus Homeless Shelter in donations of toiletry items To learn more, visit Cam- Orland, Shaw House in Ban- at the bank’s Employee Ap- denNational.com. Member gor, New Beginnings Inc. preciation Night. FDIC. The newest technology in skin rejuvenation

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