Central Maine’s Weekly Newspaper Now In Our 21st Year! win iTy © TwinT City TIMES, Inc. 2019 C TIMES(207) 795-5017 • [email protected] FREE • Vol. XXI, No. 1 Your Hometown Newspaper Since 1999 Thursday, April 4, 2019 • FREE Out & About with Rachel Morin L & A Veterans Council Remembering Mr. Rogers at the Maine PBS screening of “Won’t You Be My Neighbor” Before the film began, Mr. Rogers was a the audience was invited childhood friend, real and to have their picture taken believable. He often taught with a life-size cutout of Mr. by example without saying Rogers while a three-piece anything. His familiar open- band entertained by playing ing scene we all remem- familiar and favorite tunes ber - removing his jacket, from his show. hanging it up in the closet, The L&A Veterans resent the following Veterans A screen behind the retrieving his familiar car- Council held their first meet- Posts: American Legion Post band displayed a quote from digan sweater, changing his ing of the year and most of the 22 of Lewiston, American Fred Rogers: “We live in a shoes for the comfortable organizations were present. Legion Post 135 of Sabattus, world in which we need to sneakers, all while singing Items discussed included the Amvets Post 6 and Auxilary share responsibility. It’s easy his song and looking direct- Memorial Day Activities and of New Gloucester, DAV to say ‘not my child, not my ly at you - gave the lesson the transportation of the plane Chapter 11, Franco Vets Post community, not my world, by example of taking care for the Veterans Memorial 31 Lewiston, Marine Corps not my problem.’ Then there of your clothes. Park in Lewiston. League of Central Maine, are those who see the need This same scene un- Those present at the V.F.W. post 9150 of Lew- and respond. I consider folded every day. The les- meeting were, sitting Helen iston. those people my heroes.” son of carefully putting Taylor secretary, Jerry Dewitt, The next meeting for Snacks were enjoyed away your clothes was in- Chairman; Maurice Foumler, the L & A Veterans Council The Morin Family - (from l.) Gerry, Liz, Rachel, and Cathy and commemorative Mr. grained without words. The Don Gosselin. Standing, Don Is Tuesday April 4, 6 p.m. at Morin Campbell - gathers around Mr. Rogers. (Photo by Rogers patches, PBS but- program’s skits taught by Dube, Al Landry, Patrick the Lewiston Armory. Franco Debbie Bolen-Morin) tons, and 200-piece jig- example and the children Rossignol, Armand Bussiere, Meeting is April 9. saw puzzles featuring Irwin watching learned quickly. Normand Bussiere, Bert Dutil A special ceremony Story by Rachel together. Gratz, the host of MPBN’s Mr. Rogers became their Advisor, Cecile Begoyne, was held at Veterans Park on Morin We had heard about Morning Edition, were dis- friend. They looked up to Claire Poirier and Charley Friday March 29 sponsored My daughter Liz the documentary and were tributed to everyone. him and wanted to be just Paul Vice Chairman. by the Marine Corps League called me last month and in- excited to attend. Tickets The documentary be- like him. These individuals rep- of Central Maine Chapter. vited me to join her for a fun were free but had to be re- gan and it was just as we re- An important lesson night celebrating the legacy served. We carpooled with membered. We were brought was shared when Mr. Rog- of Fred Rogers at a Maine great anticipation, wearing back to the wonderful world ers sang “I like you just PBS screening of the docu- our cardigans and sneakers of Mr. Rogers. “It’s a beau- the way you are.” As par- Chamber offers mentary film “Won’t You Be and recounting our favorite tiful day in the neighbor- ents know, children can My Neighbor” at the State memories. We arrived at the hood… I have always want- have a hard time growing “Business Before Theatre in Portland. She had State Theatre in time to join ed to have a neighbor just up, squabbles can happen, already invited her siblings the growing crowd of adults like you… Would you be and self-esteem can dwin- Hours” this month and their spouses to join us eager to see Mr. Rogers, mine, could you be mine, dle. Mr. Rogers would look to relive the days of their their childhood friend, once please won’t you be my at you directly, sitting on The LA Metro Cham- a special “Business Be- youth watching Mr. Rogers again. neighbor?” See Rogers, page 9 ber of Commerce will host fore Hours” event at Fish Bones Grill in Lewiston on Thursday, April 11, from No showings Your Home Improvement Solution 7 to 9 a.m. In response to until after some chamber investors open house. who would like to attend the regular programs but can’t American make the usual times, the chamber is mixing things SAT & SUN 4/6 & 4/7 12PM-1:30PM Builders up this month by meeting at the regular breakfast day 282 N. 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Free! www.TwinCityTimes.com Page 2 [email protected] • Twin City TIMES • Thursday, April 4, 2019 Newsmakers, Names & Faces Community Health Options receives APA honor Gowell sings anthem at State House Community Health Health Options recognize honor to receive this award.” Options recently became the importance of creating Community Health one of a select few organi- a work environment where Options employs more than zations across the country employees and the organi- 150 people in Maine and to receive Psychologically zation can thrive.” provides health insurance to Healthy Workplace Honors The designation recog- over 40,000 Maine business- from the American Psycho- nizes employers who imple- es and individuals. logical Association. The des- ment workplace practices, The other 2019 award ignation is the organizations’ backed by psychological sci- winners were Autosoft (West highest national workplace ence, that advance employee Middlesex, Pennsylvania), recognition and is given health and well-being while Beach Cities Health Dis- for outstanding efforts to increasing performance and trict (Redondo Beach, Cal- foster employee health and productivity. ifornia), Bowers + Kubota well-being while enhancing “We are pleased and (Waipahu, Hawai’i), Liberty organizational performance. humbled to accept this honor Puerto Rico (San Juan), One of eight employers on behalf of our employees Mascoma Bank, (White from across North America and board members, whose River Junction, Vermont), to receive the designation focus is on advancing the Multi-Health Systems (To- this year, Health Options health and well-being of ronto, Ontario), and Port- won in the not-for-profit Maine people, while also land Symphony Orchestra category. cultivating a positive work (Maine). Larry Gowell of Auburn visited the Maine State House recently, where he opened the day’s “When an organization environment,” said Kevin Community Health legislative session by singing the National Anthem. He is pictured here with Rep. Bruce legitimately cares about Lewis, Chief Executive Of- Options (Health Options) Bickford (R-Auburn), Rep. Heidi Brooks (D-Lewiston), Rep. Margaret Craven (D-Lewiston), their well-being, employees ficer of Community Health is the only Maine-based, Rep. Kristen Cloutier (D-Lewiston), Rep. Gina Melaragno (D-Auburn), Rep. Jim Handy notice and are more likely Options. “As knowledge non-profit, member-led (D-Lewiston), and Rep. Bettyann Sheats (D-Auburn). to be satisfied with their workers, we take tremen- health plan providing com- jobs, committed to the orga- dous pride in developing prehensive, member-fo- nization, and motivated to the talent of our team. This cused health insurance bene- Community Concepts receives $277K do their best,” says David award speaks to the high fits for individuals, families, W. Ballard, PsyD, MBA, value we place in our pro- and businesses. Community to strengthen housing programs head of APA’s Office of ductive and collaborative Health Options is licensed Community Concepts $125,000 in residential loans port Community Concepts’ Applied Psychology and work environment which, in in Maine and New Hamp- Inc., a member of the Neigh- for those who are unable to continuing efforts to provide its Psychologically Healthy turn, benefits our members shire. For more information borWorks network, has been qualify with traditional lend- Mainers with resources to Workplace program. “Orga- and increases the value of about Health Options, visit awarded $277,000 in flexi- ers. An additional $125,000 meet their housing needs.” nizations like Community our company. It is truly an HealthOptions.org. ble grants from the Neigh- will be used to support their NeighborWorks borhood Reinvestment Cor- Homeownership Center, America has announced Rotary Clubs plan combined meeting poration, doing business as which provides financial that it will allocate $70 NeighborWorks America. coaching and homebuyer million in grants to its net- The Auburn-Lewiston be for you if: you are look- An RSVP is required This grant will support the education classes and assists work of nearly 250 nonprofit Rotary Breakfast Club and ing to make a difference in by April 5. If interested, agency’s affordable housing those in foreclosure with organizations across the Lewiston-Auburn Rotary the community but don’t please contact Lewiston and community develop- counseling and coaching. country. NeighborWorks Lunch Club will host a com- know where to start; have a Club President Thomas ment activities. “The dedicated staff organizations will use the bined meeting on Thursday, desire to meet people who MacDonald at 333-4588 “We appreciative the and volunteers at Communi- grants to develop and man- April 11, from 5 to 7 p.m. at value “service above self; or Auburn Club President confidence NeighborWorks ty Concepts do a remarkable age high-quality affordable the Side By Each Brewing are new to the area and Brian DuBois at brian@ America has continued to job helping low-income housing, help consumers Company in Auburn. 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Lewiston High grad shares football memories Chamber forum will explore local tourism economy On Monday, April 22, Maine’s Lakes & Mountains Steve Hewins will the LA Metro Chamber Tourism Council; Steve discuss why “Tourism is of Commerce will host a Hewins, President & CEO the ‘Tip of the Spear’ for program called “Tourism of HospitalityMaine; and Maine’s Economic Devel- 101 - Did You Know That Beckie Conrad, President opment.” 191 Million Tourism Dol- & CEO of the LA Metro Beckie Conrad and lars Are Being Spent in the Chamber of Commerce, and Cyndi Robbins will discuss LA Metro Region? And Are Cyndi Robbins of Poland the LA Metro Chamber of You Getting Your Share of Spring Resort, who serves Commerce’s next steps, up- the Pie?” as co-chair of the Cham- coming tourism programs, Taking place from 3 ber’s Tourism Committee. and DiscoverLAMaine. to 6 p.m. at Central Maine Following the speakers from com. Community College, 5 to 6 p.m., there will be a Door prize to be given 1250 Turner Street in Au- reception with appetizers away include dinner and a burn, the event is free to and a cash bar. one-night stay at Oxford attend, but you must register Dina Jackson will dis- Casino Hotel; greens fees, at www.LAMetroChamber. cuss “What Ingredients Go a cart, and lunch for two at com. Into Making Maine’s Tour- Poland Spring Golf Course; The program from 3 ism Pie?” She’ll address the and a one-night stay with to 5 p.m. will feature pre- questions: How big is this breakfast at the Hilton Gar- sentations by Gary Crocker, pie? Who plays what role on den Inn Auburn Riverwatch. Maine Humorist; Dina Jack- a state, regional, and local For more information about son, Economic Develop- levels? And how can you get the program, call the cham- ment Specialist-Manager for your piece? ber at 783-2249. WASH, WAX & CLEAN Blanchard’s Cash Fuel Starting at only Alfred Grenier of Lewiston shows off his championship patches from the 1949 and 1950 $59 high school football seasons. On-site or at our location #2 Heating Oil and K-1 Alfred “Alfie” Gre- season to the high school. It member of the 1949 and nier visited Lewiston High includes the scores of all the 1950 football teams. Roux SPECTACULAR Off Road Diesel (Dyed) School last month to share games from that year. was a 1951 Lewiston High memories of being a mem- Don Roux Field, School graduate who served CAR CARE On Road Diesel (Clear) ber of the Blue Devils’ back- which is behind the high as chairman of the school 713-2640 or 513-0225 to-back state championship school, honors another committee. football teams. The Lewis- Propane ton resident brought a jacket Send all THE Basement, Attic, Garage with his 1949 and 1950 & Apartment championship patches and Letters and gave a copy of a Sun-Jour- Cleanouts Op/Ed pieces to 225-3588 nal story about the winning Boat, Vehicle & 3 Conant Road, Turner seasons to Lewiston High Editor@Twin (on the Auburn/Turner Line) School Athletic Director JUNK Camper Jason Fuller. City Times.com. REMOVAL Grenier plans to do- Deadline is Don’t Shiver...We Deliver! nate his banner commemo- www.blanchardscashfuel.com rating the undefeated 1950 Friday by five. (207) 450-5858 • www.thedumpguy.com Fully Insured

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Event organizers hope to raise $150,00 to support the work of the American Heart Association. The American Heart tee has set a goal of raising & Invasive Cardiovascular Located inside the college’s Kirk Hall, the 1,600 square-foot facility is the first of its kind Association’s largest fund- $150,000 through corporate Services at CentralMaine in the state. raising event in Lewiston, donations and walk teams. Medical Center, is a new the annual Central Maine The committee members member of the Association’s Interested students and controller. and FIFA. Heart Walk, will take place are Beckie Swanson Con- Maine Board of Directors. their families will have an eSports (short for elec- Morong also notes that this year on Sunday, April rad of the Lewiston Auburn Dollars raised at the opportunity to be among tronic sports) refers to the CMCC will compete largely 28 at Simard-Payne Park. Chamber of Commerce, Heart Walk fund innova- the first to experience hugely popular and rapidly against four-year colleges, Beginning at 8:30 a.m. Jeff Garrison of Central tive research, help fight for the recently completed growing field of competitive since they comprise 90 per- with a celebratory kick-off Maine Healthcare, Valerie stronger public health poli- eSports Arena at Central video gaming. The college cent of NACE membership. hosted by WMTW-Channel Marshall of L.L. Bean, Niki cies, and provide lifesaving Maine Community College announced earlier this year “We will be the only com- 8’s Tracy Sabol and WPOR- Morton of Casco Bay Food tools and information to pre- when the college hosts its that it is joining the National munity college north of FM’s Courtney Ross, the and Beverage, and Amy vent and treat heart disease Spring Open House on Sat- Association of Collegiate Virginia to offer competitive event will feature a one-mile Kivus-Rouleau of Spectrum and stroke. The Association urday, April 6, from 9 a.m. eSports (NACE) starting in eSports,” he added. walk, with longer options Healthcare Partners. is the world’s leading vol- to noon. the fall. Director of Admis- In addition to the eS- available. There will also Local American Heart untary organization focused The only facility of its sions Andrew Morong notes ports teams, CMCC is also be healthy snacks and fun Association volunteers also on heart and brain health and kind in the State of Maine, that CMCC continues to launching a degree program family activities, including include Dr. Dervilla Mc- currently funds over $1.3 the 1,600 square-foot arena recruit top players in Maine in eSports Management that hands-only CPR demon- Cann and Kristine Chais- million in cardiovascular re- - which will be operational and beyond to join the first will focus on the business strations, a survivor speaker, son. Dr. McCann, Chief of search at Maine institutions. for the event - is equipped teams. Students who partic- aspects of eSports, including heart disease and stroke Population Health and Vice To register online, visit Cen- with Alienware Area-51 ipate will have to meet the the use of digital technology prevention information, President of Provider Affairs tralMaineHeartWalk.org. Threadrippers; five con- same requirements as other and the marketing, orga- and educational exhibits with Central Maine Health- For more information sole stations with Xbox athletes at the college. nizing, and promoting of aimed at inspiring people to Care, currently serves as the about the event, contact One, PS4 Pro, and Nintendo Some of the games in eSports events. improve their health. Association’s Board Pres- Shelly Afthim at 289-2384 Switch; and a Twitch broad- which the school’s eSports CMCC is located at The Heart Walk’s ex- ident for Maine. Chaisson, or Shelly.Afthim@heart. cast booth for live streaming teams will likely compete 1250 Turner Street in Au- ecutive leadership commit- the Director of Perioperative org. matches. Students who visit include Fortnite, Rocket burn. For more information the arena, located in the col- League, Apex Legends, about eSports programs at the college, contact Andrew P P lege’s Kirk Hall, will have Overwatch, League of Leg- E E a chance to win an Xbox ends, CSGO, Rainbow Six Morong at 755-5448 or am- R R One with headset and extra Siege, Madden, NBA 2K, [email protected]. S LYME RELIEF S O O N Most patients are N A A L misdiagnosed and mistreated for L Lajoie announces candidacy for mayor I fatigue, fibromyalgia, or depression. I Z Z Life-long Lewiston leadership studies and in Lewiston. “I used to play in E E resident and former city criminal justice. He is a Kennedy Park growing up. D D LYME CLASS councilor Tim Lajoie has member of the Sigma Beta Today, people are afraid to L Relief options that work L announced his candidacy to Delta International Honor enjoy our public spaces. It Y Y M M be Lewiston’s next mayor. Society for Business, Man- doesn’t have to be this way. E E “Lewiston needs agement, and Administra- I cannot sit by any longer TUESDAYS 5:30PM strong, ethical, and princi- tion and a chaplain with the and watch this happen. We T T E E pled leadership,” he said in Maine Law Enforcement need to be honest about the S Limited Seating S his statement. “We need new Chaplain Corps. reasons and work as a com- T T leadership that is visible, “Lewiston is a city with munity to fix it. This is for I Call to Reserve 783-0078 I N N focused, vocal, and willing great people and tremendous neighbors and families - not G Family Chiropractic Center • 1485 Lisbon Street Lewiston • www.familychirome.com G to speak directly to the chal- potential,” he continued. outside influences - to solve lenges we face together with “My education, experience, and settle. 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998-5390 STAY SAFE AND ENJOY YOUR RIDE! “Well worth the short drive from Lewiston” Open Every Day! 271 Maine Street, Route 26, Poland www.shakerhilloutdoors.com Thursday, April 4, 2019 • Twin City TIMES • [email protected] Page 5 UMF student helps Maine State Archives AREA meeting Winter Fun at Beaver Park prepare for state bicentennial Members of the USM- Park in Lisbon to enjoy notice LAC Senior College Outing some late winter snow-shoe- development. She found the The Androscoggin Re- Club recently visited Beaver ing on the park’s trails. opportunity with the Maine tired Educators Association State Archive through the will host their next meeting UMF Partnership for Civic on Wednesday, April 10 at Advancement, a campus 10:30 a.m. at Sixth Street resource for experiential Congregational Church, learning. She is receiving a located at 109 Sixth Street stipend through the Partner- in Auburn. Phil Gonyar and ship funded by a grant from Carl Daiker will present a Franklin Savings Bank and is program called “A Trip to also working with the history Antarctica.” The group is department to receive college still collecting non-perish- credit for her work with the able food and/or money to Archives. be donated to a local food UMF’s Partnership for pantry. Civic Advancement sup- Lunch, prepared by ports student engagement in the ladies of the church, community-based activities will be baked ham with in Western Maine and be- raisin sauce, mashed pota- yond that are intentionally toes, peas, corn, rolls, and Pictured here (l. to r.) are Claire Bruno, Jeanne Read, designed to be mutually brownies and ice cream Michelle Ouellette, and Marion Goyette. beneficial to UMF students, for dessert. For those who its community partners, and do not eat ham, a baked the communities served. chicken breast will also be Madeline Soucie Her internship is also available. one of seventeen support- The cost of the meal Madeline Soucie of public land in Maine. Maine ed by the “Making History is $10. Please make checks Auburn, a senior at the Uni- became the twenty-third state Work” grant, a collabora- out to AREA. When placing versity of Maine at Farm- on March 15, 1820. tive University of Maine your reservation, be sure to ington, has spent much of Soucie’s online index is System multi-campus ini- indicate if you prefer the her time recently with the one of the Archives’ ongoing tiative. Launched this year, chicken breast. Please send founding fathers who helped efforts in preparation for the the grant provides financial reservations to Bruce and put Maine on the path to Maine Bicentennial in 2020. support to history students Beth Bell at 138 Sunderland statehood nearly 200 years Majoring in history and mi- interested in working in the Drive, Auburn, ME 04210. ago. Soucie is an intern at the noring in political science, field. Maine State Archives, where she is excited to work with Soucie also recently Send all items for she works with historical the actual pre-1820 docu- finished an internship at the letters, journals, documents, ments. Norlands Living History Mu- Names & Faces and surveyor information “They speak to me,” seum in Livermore, where to Editor@Twin to create an online index of said Soucie. “It’s so import- she learned about the Wash- CityTimes.com. original source materials ant not only to know what burne Family, their promi- Deadline is relating to the 1820 Act of happened historically, but nence within state, national, Separation of the District of also why it happened, how and international politics, Friday by five. Here (l. to r.) are Christine McCarthy, Jeanne Lessard, Reine Maine from Massachusetts. people felt about it, and what and the huge role they played Mynahan, and Janet Stenberg. Maine started as a sep- they decided to do about it. in late nineteenth-century arate colony in the 1620s, Being able to read their first- business and industry. Her but from the 1650s until hand experiences is just like senior thesis will center on 1820 it was a part of Massa- being there.” Elihu Washburne, long-time chusetts. In an effort to pay Interested in a career member of the U.S. House of off its post-Revolutionary as an archivist or muse- Representatives, U.S. Minis- War debts to the new U.S. um curator, Soucie sees her ter to France, and a personal 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments Available government, Massachusetts current internship as an im- friend to Abraham Lincoln raised money by selling off portant part of her career and Ulysses S. Grant. Civil Air Patrol plans Open House in Brunswick Civil Air Patrol will opportunity to learn more annually. host an Open House on about the Civil Air Patrol CAP’s 60,000 mem- Saturday, April 6, from 12 Cadet program. bers also perform homeland to 3 p.m. at the Brunswick Civil Air Patrol, the security, disaster relief, and Naval Museum, located at longtime all-volunteer U.S. drug interdiction missions 179 Admiral Fitch Avenue Air Force auxiliary, is the at the request of federal, in Brunswick. Community newest member of the Air state, and local agencies. members ages 12 and older Force’s Total Force. In this In addition, CAP plays a are invited to attend for role, CAP operates a fleet of leading role in aerospace free tours of the museum, 560 aircraft, performs about and STEM education, aerospace fun, hands-on 90 percent of continen- and its members serve as learning with radios and tal U.S. inland search and mentors to over 25,000 emergency beacon location rescue missions as tasked young people participating devices, and more. There by the Air Force Rescue in CAP’s Cadet Program. will be giveaways and Civil Coordination Center, and is For more information, see NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS!! Air Patrol aircraft to see and credited by the AFRCC with www.GoCivilAirPatrol. Auburn Housing Authority is now accepting applications for explore. This will also be an saving an average of 80 lives com. 62 Spring Street! To apply please download application at www.62SpringStreet.com. Applications may also be picked Lewiston Pre-K registration set for May 8 up at 20 Great Falls Plaza, Auburn, ME. Income restrictions The Lewiston School would have attended Long- as a driver’s license; lease, do apply for 32 of the 41 total units. Rents range from Department will conduct ley or Martel School. rent, or mortgage agreement; $600-$900. Rental assistance may be available. Pre-K registrations for the Your child must have or utility bills. 2019-20 school year on been born between October Parents who are not For more information call (207) 784-7351. Wednesday, May 8. The 16, 2014 and October 15, available on May 8 may informational meeting and 2015 to be eligible. It is make arrangements by con- registrations will take place not necessary to bring your tacting their home school or at the school to be attended child to Pre-K registration. the superintendent’s office at from 5:30 to 7 p.m., except Please bring an official birth 795-4103. for the new Connors Ele- certificate. If your child was If a lottery is needed, it mentary School, which will not born in the USA, you will will be based on all students take place from 4:30 to 6 need to bring an I-94 or green enrolled on June 1 and will p.m. at the Dingley Building, card. You will also need to take place on June 5 at 8 located at 36 Oak Street. bring immunization records a.m. at the Lewiston School Connors Elementary will be and proof of residency with- Department’s Central Office comprised of students who in your school district, such at 36 Oak Street. Page 6 [email protected] • Twin City TIMES • Thursday, April 4, 2019 LA Public Art Working Group kicks off planning process What’s Going On At a recent kick-off lic art here in LA,” added Bates Dance Festival; Jody meeting, the newly formed Darby Ray, LA Arts Board Dube, Art Teacher, Lewiston LA Public Art Working Clerk, Director of the Har- High School; William Low, Group committed to using a ward Center for Commu- Curator, Bates Museum recent Maine Arts Commis- nity Partnerships at Bates of Art and LA Arts Board Agencies offer series on sion grant to transform the College, and co-chair of the Member; Heidi McCarthy, Health Care Advance Directives Twin Cities into a vibrant working group. “There’s Economic Development public art community. great anticipation for the Specialist, City of Lewiston; In celebration of Na- games, a film, music, and Advance Directives. The The group formed spring opening of the Hart- Tom Platz, AIA, Principal, tional Decision Making conversations exploring session will begin with a in February after Lewis- ley Block in the Lewiston Platz Associates; Darby Day, Androscoggin Home what matters most. Maine presentation on why it is so ton-Auburn was awarded Arts District, with its Mars- Ray, Director of the Har- Healthcare and Hospice, in Health Care Advance Direc- important to prepare ahead, a $75,000 MAC Creative den Hartley-inspired mosaic ward Center for Commu- partnership with SeniorsPlus tive Forms will be provided no matter your age. Then, Communities = Economic tile installations, for a nity Partnerships at Bates and St. Mary’s Health Sys- to help participants take the an Advance Directive Clinic Development Phase 2 Grant planned sculptural walk College (group co-chair); tem, will present a free two- next steps in Advance Care will help participants com- to implement Cultural Plan alongside the canal and Shawn Rice, Art Teacher, part educational series. Planning. plete the Maine Health Care LA. Funding from the grant through the Bates Mills Edward Little High School; The first session, called The second session, Advance Directive Form. will be used to improve the complex, and for the ex- Rebecca Swanson Conrad, “What Matters Most,” will “Next Steps: Making Your The sessions will take image of Lewiston-Auburn pansion of crosswalk murals Cultural Plan LA Advisor, take place on Tuesday, April Wishes Known,” will take place at SeniorsPlus at 8 and spark greater private and related projects in the LA Chamber of Commerce 16, from 1 to 4 p.m. Partici- place on Tuesday, April Falcon Road in Lewiston. and public support for pub- downtown. These initiatives (group co-chair); and Sheri pants will explore their wor- 23, from 2 to 4 p.m. This They are free to attend, but lic art. lay the groundwork for and Withers Hollenbeck, owner ries and wishes in relation to session will help participants seating is limited. For more “Public art commu- add to the timeliness and of The Curio and founder of healthcare decision making make sure their healthcare information or to reserve nities are great places to relevance of this group’s Sunday Indie Market. through various activities, wishes are honored by doc- your spot, call SeniorsPlus live, work, recreate, and go work.” Cultural Plan LA was including “go wish” card umenting these wishes in at 795-4010. to school,” said Rebecca Appointees to the developed after the City Swanson Conrad, co-chair working group were made of Lewiston, City of Au- of the working group and by the Lewiston-Auburn burn, LA Arts, and ACLA Volunteers needed to place memorial flags Cultural Plan LA Advisor Metropolitan Chamber of received a MAC Creative to the Lewiston-Auburn Commerce, LA Arts, Arts Communities = Economic Volunteers are needed short but important briefing spray and sun screen, and Metropolitan Chamber of and Culture LA, and the Development Phase I Grant to help place memorial flags at St. Peters Chapel before bring screwdrivers to help Commerce. “We’ll use this municipalities of Lewiston in 2015 to create a cultural to honor the more than 3,500 the flags are placed. make the holes for the flags grant award to develop best and Auburn, all partners plan for the Twin Cities. veterans buried in St. Peters Those attending are en- at each grave site. For more practices for sustaining a in the implementation of The plan outlines priorities Cemetery in Lewiston on couraged to dress appropri- information, contact Jerry robust public art process Cultural Plan LA. Working and recommendations for Saturday, May 25, starting ately for the weather, bring Dewitt of the L & A Veterans in LA.” group members include action that, coupled with at 10 a.m. There will be a fluids to drink, bring bug Council at 576-0376. “We’re fortunate to Sabrina Best, Recreation cross-sector partnerships, already have a groundswell Director, City of Auburn; will catalyze LA’s potential of excitement around pub- Shoshona Currier, Director, as a creative metropolis. Chili & Chowder Taste Challenge The 16th anniversa- and awards will be presented the Green Ladle, and at par- Freddie Mac reports that aging in place trend ry Chili & Chowder Taste around 7:30. The first 100 ticipating restaurants. A lim- Challenge will take place on people in line at the door will ited number of tickets will be contributes to housing shortage Tuesday, April 9 at the Rama- receive a free gift. available at the door. There Freddie Mac released 2.5 million housing units the Urban Institute recently da Inn of Lewiston. Come en- Tickets are $10 for will be a cash bar, including its February Insight recent- that we estimated in our estimated that 3.4 million joy chili and chowder made adults and $5 for children soda, and free water stations. ly, which sheds light on a December Insight.” millennials are missing out by area restaurants and then ages 10 and under. They may Proceeds will benefit Gov. key factor that contributes “We believe the ad- on homeownership; and 3) vote for your favorites. Doors be purchased in advance until James B. Longley Elemen- to today’s housing short- ditional demand for home- The trend of seniors aging will open at 5:30 p.m., tasting April 8 at Longley Elemen- tary School and the Green age: seniors choosing to ownership from seniors ag- in place is likely to grow as will take place until 7 p.m., tary School, the Sun Journal, Ladle Scholarship Fund. age in place. This short- ing in place will increase the both the number of seniors age of available homes has relative price of owning ver- increases and the barriers to been identified as an sus renting, making renting aging in place are reduced. important barrier to young more attractive to younger The report estimates adults buying their first generations,” added Khater. that 1.1 million existing homes. “This further highlights the homes have been held off “We estimate that ap- importance of addressing the market through 2018 by proximately 1.6 million barriers to the production of those born between 1931 more senior households are new housing supply to help and 1941; another 300,000 staying in place than would accommodate long-term are being held off the mar- have been the case if they housing demand.” ket by those born between had behaved like previous Some highlights from 1942 and 1947; and another generations of homeown- the report were: 1) Seniors 250,000 are being held off ers,” said Sam Khater, Chief born after 1931 are staying the market by “Baby Boom- Economist at Freddie Mac. in their homes longer, and ers” born between 1948 and “For scale, 1.6 million units aging in place, resulting 1958. is roughly the same as the is higher homeownership More older Ameri- number of new single-fam- rates for this group rela- cans prefer to age in ily and multifamily housing tive to previous cohorts; 2) place because they are sat- units built each year, and it To provide context for the isfied with their communi- represents more than half 1.6 million existing homes ties, their homes, and their of the current shortfall of being held off the market, quality of life. Thursday, April 4, 2019 • Twin City TIMES • [email protected] Page 7 Friends of Cobbossee offer Spring Nature Day Camp What’s Going On

City of Auburn offers Bulky Waste Pickup The City of Auburn has waste collection must have be kept separate from nor- announced the details of its waste at roadside by Mon- mal household waste. No 2019 Bulky Waste Pickup day, May 6; residents with more than one truck load of program for residents. Bulky Thursday or Friday waste materials will be collected Waste Pickup allows resi- collection must have waste per residence. dents who currently receive at roadside by Monday, Materials that will weekly trash pickup from May 13. be collected include brush the city to dispose of mate- In addition, from May (must be placed in a neat rials not normally picked up 4 to 18, Auburn residents pile with butt ends facing the during weekly solid waste may bring their bulky waste street; limit of one pickup collection. Items to be col- materials (excluding brush truck load; additional brush Each camp session will include a mix of fun indoor and outdoor activities focused on the lected will include furni- and tires) directly to the can be brought to Public natural world, including geocaching, fishing, hiking, and exploring pond, stream and ture, rugs, appliances and Maine Waste to Energy fa- Works on Gracelawn Road), forest habitats. more (see full list below). cility on Goldthwaite Road furniture, rugs (must be The Friends of the through five, both sessions cludes use of all equipment However, residents are re- free of charge. Proof of Au- rolled and taped), mattresses Cobbossee Watershed will will run from 9 a.m. to 3 and healthy daily afternoon minded that wood waste and burn residency is required. and box springs (limit of six present their 13th annual p.m. for $90 per camper. snacks. Limited scholar- construction and demolition MWE is open 7 a.m. to 4 combined), tires (limit of Spring Nature Day Camp New this year is a longer ships are available. Early debris will not be collected. p.m. Monday through Friday four), metals (no large auto during April school vacation day option from 8:30 to 4:30 registration is highly recom- Public Works crews and 7 a.m. to 12 noon on parts or metals containing week at the YMCA Camp of p.m. for $105 per camper. mended as space is limited. will collect materials be- Saturday. hazardous materials), pro- Maine on Cobbossee Lake Each camp session Registration forms can be tween May 6 and May 17 It is important to note pane tanks, white goods in East Winthrop. will include a mix of fun in- downloaded at www.water- at normal collection points that it is against City Ordi- (washers, dryers, refrig- Two two-day sessions door and outdoor activi- shedfriends.com. during the dates listed be- nance for persons to scav- erators, small appliances, will be offered: Tuesday and ties focused on the natural For more information, low. All waste must be at enge through piles of debris etc.), and televisions (these Wednesday, April 16 and 17, world, including geocach- contact Education & Out- roadside by 7 a.m. on the put curbside for collection. can also be brought to Pub- and Thursday and Friday, ing, fishing, hiking, and reach Director Cami Wilbert date that collection begins If caught, this violation is lic Works any time free of April 18 and 19. Open to exploring pond, stream and at 621-4100 or cami@wa- for each area. Crews will punishable with a fine of charge). children in grades three forest habitats. The fee in- tershedfriends.com. remove waste on a street- up to $1,000. Residents Materials that will not by-street basis and will not who observe this activity be collected are liquids of return to a street once waste are strongly encouraged to any type, including paints, Breakfast with the Easter Bunny material has been collected. report it to Public Works at oils, cleaners, or gasoline; The United Methodist There will be lots of food tendee is asked to donate at No bulky waste may be 333-6670. wood waste and construction Church at 439 Park Ave- and fun activities for the least one canned good to be placed curbside prior to Materials must be sep- and demolition debris; man- nue in Auburn will host kids. Admission is free, given to the local food bank. Saturday, May 4. arated by type and placed ufactured or pressure-treat- Breakfast with the Easter but space is limited to fifty To make your reservation, Residents with Mon- in neat piles - do not block ed wood; sheetrock; and Bunny on Saturday, April and advance registration contact the church office at day, Tuesday, or Wednesday sidewalks. Bulky waste must shingles. 13, from 8 to 9:30 a.m. is required; also, each at- 782-3972. Call now to schedule your

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207.783.1328 ortho-access.com Spectrum Healthcare Partners 690 Minot Avenue, Auburn Monday - Friday 11:00am-5:00pm Thursday, April 4, 2019 • Twin City TIMES • [email protected] Page 9 Stand-up comedy students Rogers to perform at Guthrie’s Continued from page 1 the floor at home, and sing “I like you just the way you are.” Made you feel good all over. Another lesson by ex- ample that was featured in the documentary occurs when Mr. Rogers, cool- ing his feet in a child’s small plastic wading pool Prior to the film, a three-piece band plays familiar tunes on a very hot day, invites from the show. (Photo by Elizabeth Morin) his friend, Police Officer Clemmons, to sit down and cool his feet beside him. The two talk back and forth for a while and then Officer Clemmons has to get back to work. Mr. Rogers hands him a towel and they both dry Officer Clemmons’ feet together. The subtle, wordless lesson: despite The April 8 event is the culmination of this semester’s Stand-Up Comedy Workshop at differences in the color of Lewiston Adult Education. our skin, we are all the same. Lewiston Adult Edu- shop. Students in the work- honing their deliveries and The scene was shown in cation students will put their shop meet for one evening punchlines. Hartill, who 1968 during the height of skills to the test by telling a week at Lewiston High was a student in LAE’s first the controversy over deseg- jokes in front of a live audi- School, where they work Stand-Up Comedy Work- regation in the South. ence at Guthrie’s Restaurant with the group and instruc- shop, has since performed The documentary & Café on Monday, April tor Dawn Hartill to polish throughout New England. featured many well-loved 8. Open to the public at no their stories and develop Other working come- scenes and characters from charge, the show will start them into jokes. Hartill dians, including Harold the show, along with the at 6 p.m. Guthrie’s is locat- brings a microphone, mic “Tuck” Tucker, have made familiar tunes. Mrs. Rogers ed at 115 Middle Street in stand, and amplifier to the visits to the class to pro- was also in the film and Lewiston. class to help students be- vide feedback. Tucker also commented on her late hus- The event is the cul- come comfortable with the |teaches the fall Improv band’s life, work, and love mination of this semester’s technical setup for speaking class at Lewiston Adult of children. Stand-Up Comedy Work- before an audience while Education. A great deal has changed in the world since Mr. Rogers’ show began. We Make-A-Wish fundraiser need his loving example Gerry and Debbie Bolen-Morin, with the Mr. Rogers cutout now more than ever. (Photo by Elizabeth Morin)

Jeff Glidden and family became involved with MAWM a few years ago when his two daughters experienced serious medical problems. Continental Shake- ist Chris Velletri. There will from the same family with down will perform to benefit also be a silent auction. All different maladies were Make-A-Wish Maine on proceeds will support Glid- served by the program at Saturday, April 13 at 8 p.m. den’s Walk for Wishes fund the same time, both girls at the Ramada Inn’s Fusion for Make-A-Wish Maine. were granted wishes. Hap- Restaurant and Lounge in Jeff Glidden and his pily, both girls recovered Lewiston. Acoustic artist family became involved fully, and the experience Phil Fortier will kick things with MAWM a few impressed upon Glidden off and Central Maine’s years ago when his two how much the wishes grant- “Queen of the Blues” Bon- daughters experienced ed by Make-A-Wish Maine nie Edwards will perform serious medical prob- mean to critically ill chil- a special set with drummer lems. For the first time in dren when they need light Jeff Glidden and saxophon- memory that two children and love most. Bowdoin College Concert Band presents Spring Concert The third part of the at the University of Maine, “American Elegy” by Frank Bowdoin College Concert who will perform with the Ticheli was commissioned Band’s “Friends” concert band on classic works for and premiered by Colum- trilogy will take place on trumpet, including Kent bine High School to honor Sunday, April 7 at 2 p.m. Kennan’s “Sonata for Trum- all who lost their lives or in Studzinski Hall on the pet,” Philip Sparke’s “Song were affected by the tragic Bowdoin College campus. and Dance,” and a setting of event of April 20, 1999. The event is free and open “Two Irish Folk Melodies” Rounding out the program to the public. by Donald Hunsberger. will be “Mannin Veen” by The performance will The band will also Haydn Wood and a musical be highlighted by a guest perform a tribute to the 20th adaptation of “The Wind appearance by soloist Jack anniversary of the Colum- in the Willows” by Johann Burt, Professor of Music bine High School massacre. de Meij. Twin CiTy Nights Weekly Arts & Entertainment Steinway Artists to perform at Franco Center DejaFunk Dance Party His playing has been described as “stylish and articulate” by the New York Times, while the Los An- geles Times concluded that he was “startlingly good,” one of a few young pianists with “unassuming charisma, charm, and natural talent.” In recent seasons, Fung has See what’s appeared as guest soloist with all the major orchestras in Australia, and elsewhere with orchestras including the Israel Philharmonic, the National Orchestra of Belgium, the San Diego Congregation president Peter Floyd tests out lighting options Pianists Davidhappening... Fung and Henry Kramer Symphony, the San Francis- for the disco ball. co Symphony, the Cleveland Two internationally His interpretations Columbus (Georgia) State Concerts for a Cause Soul Train-style dance con- Orchestra, and the Xiamen acclaimed members of the have been called “trium- University’s Schwob School will present a DejaFunk test at intermission; win- Philharmonic. new generation of con- phant” and “thrilling” (New of Music, where he holds Dance Party on Friday, April ners will be selected by Fung has recorded for cert pianists, Henry Kram- York Times) and “techni- the Whiddon Distinguished 5 at 7:30 p.m. at the First Uni- the band. Disco-era attire the ABC Classics, Naxos, er and David Fung, will cally effortless” (La Presse, Chair in Piano. versalist Church of Auburn. is optional. There will be and Yarlung labels, per- return to the Gendron Fran- Montreal). He has appeared David Fung, a native DejaFunk is a live funk and refreshments and a 50/50 forming music of Liszt, co Center on Friday, April as soloist with orchestras in of Australia, garnered inter- disco band featuring sing- raffle. Tickets are $15 at Bach, and Ravel on his 5 at 7 p.m. to present the Shanghai, Brussels, Anka- national attention as laureate er Brooke Lachance, Carl the door, cash or credit. debut album and featuring fourth program in the cen- ra, Calgary, and Montreal, of two of the “top five” inter- Virgin-Brooks on guitar, First Universalist Church is works by composers ranging ter’s 2018-19 Piano Series among other cities, and national piano competitions, Dave GrimmelRight on organ and locatedhere! at 169 Pleasant St. from Mozart to Tan Dun on season. Their recital will three times with the Portland the 2008 Arthur Rubinstein vocals, Mike Reardon on (across from Dairy Joy) in later solo releases. He is include both solo works and Symphony. An engaging Piano International Masters bass, and Dennis Boudreau Auburn. For more informa- recording the complete Mo- works for two pianos. chamber musician, Kramer Competition in Tel Aviv and on drums. tion, call 783-0461 or see zart piano sonatas for the Henry Kramer, a 2005 has performed in numer- the 2013 Queen Elisabeth CFAC will hold a uuconcerts.org. graduate of Cape Eliza- ous festivals, including the International Music Com- Steinway & Sons Spirio beth High School, earned Bowdoin International Mu- petition in Brussels. In Tel high resolution player pi- undergraduate and mas- sic Festival. Last summer, Aviv, he received additional ano. A gifted teacher as ter’s degrees at the Juilliard he returned to Maine to play awards for Best Classical well as performer, Fung has School and recently earned in the Portland Chamber Concerto and Best Perfor- given masterclasses around his doctoral degree from the Music Festival. Just this mance of Chamber Mu- the world and is currently Yale School of Music. He March, he received the Av- sic. Recognized for his pro- in his second year as Art- received the 2015 Petschek ery Fisher Award. digious musical talent early ist-Teacher at the Univer- Recital Debut Award from While finishing his on - he received the ABC sity of Georgia’s Hodgson Juilliard and also earned top doctoral study at Yale, he Symphony Australia Young School of Music. prizes in the 2015 Honens served as Visiting Artist in Performer of the Year Award Tickets are $15 (free International Piano Com- Piano and Lecturer in Music in 2002 - Fung went on to admission for students). petition in Calgary and the at Smith College. He was study piano with John Perry With its two Steinway grand 2011 International Music then appointed Associate at the prestigious Colburn pianos, the wheelchair-ac- Competition in Montreal. Professor of Piano at the Conservatory in Los Ange- cessible Gendron Franco In 2016, he was the second University of Missouri- les. He later studied at the Center is located 46 Cedar prize-winner in the pres- Kansas City Conservatory Hannover Hochschule für Street in Lewiston. For tick- tigious Queen Elizabeth of Dance and Music. Last Musik and the Yale School ets, call 783-1585 or see Competition in Brussels. fall, he began teaching at of Music. www.francocenter.org.

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The Franco-Ameri- can Collection at USM’s Twin City Nights Lewiston-Auburn College will present a program with Colby College music profes- sor Natalie Zelensky called APL to present “Fairy Circus” “Franco Memory Through with Tanglewood Marionettes Song” on Thursday, April 11 at 6:30 p.m. in Room 170 at Auburn Public Library follow the performance. puppetry. The puppets will Lewiston-Auburn College. will present the Tanglewood Tanglewood Mario- dance, play instruments, Zelensky will discuss a Marionettes in a perfor- nettes’ presentation of “The juggle, contort, transform, project undertaken by her mance of “The Fairy Cir- Fairy Circus” will begin and fly through the air with students to collect and pre- cus” on Saturday, April 13 with a brief demonstration of the greatest of ease, all to serve some of Lewiston’s at 2 p.m. at Bates College’s the art of puppetry. Through the best-loved music of most unique and treasured Schaeffer Theatre, located humorous interplay, the au- favorite composers. Franco-American “chan- at 329 College Street in dience will learn about var- All are welcome to sons.” Lewiston. ious forms of puppets, from attend. Tickets are $2 per The event will be dedi- This special event, the simple glove puppet to person, available in the li- cated to the memory of Irene co-sponsored by the Mason- the sophisticated mario- brary children’s room. Pro- Mercier, a contributor to the heimer-Wallace Family, will nette. Featuring over twenty ceeds will benefit children’s project and long-standing celebrate the 80th birthday beautifully hand-crafted programming at the library. member of the French-lan- of long-time community marionettes, The Fairy Cir- To reserve your tickets, stop guage singing group Les volunteer Pat Masonheimer. cus is a showcase for turn- by the library or call them at Troubadours. A brief sing- Birthday cake and juice will of-the-century-style trick 333-6640, ext. 3. Natalie Zelensky is Assistant Professor of Music at Colby along will follow. The pro- College. gram is free and open to all. Lewiston Farmers’ Market plans Spaghetti (Squash!) Dinner Pause for Pets Craft and Vendor Fair The Lewiston Farm- ers’ Market will present its annual Spaghetti (Squash!) Dinner on Sunday, April 7, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the YWCA at 130 East Avenue in Lewiston. The evening’s menu will include a hefty helping of spaghetti and meatballs (including spaghetti squash!), creamy butternut squash soup, spring salad, buttery garlic bread, and a wide variety of See Dinner, page 13

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The next Pause for other needed items will be raffles, a 50/50, and free Pets Craft and Vendor Fair gratefully accepted. door prize drawings. Pinky will take place on Sunday, In addition, a team D’s and Top It On the Go April 7, from 10 a.m. to from Androscoggin Coun- will provide concessions. 3 p.m. at the Ramada Inn ty’s Emergency Response For more information about of Lewiston. The fair will Team will offer information the event, call GAHS at 783- benefit the life changing on emergency preparedness 2311 or email Pause4Pets- work of the Greater Andro- for your pets. There will be [email protected]. scoggin Humane Society. More than 50 local crafters and vendors will be on hand to offer a variety of products and services. Pause for Pets fair be- gan in 2012. They are held twice a year, in April and November. The last event, which took place in No- vember 2018, raised more than $3,500 for the shelter. Roast Beef Proceeds will be directed to the Animal Medical Fund, Dinner which assists with the cost Tender roast beef, onions, mushrooms, and gravy of life saving treatments and served with mashed potato and vegetable $11.99 surgeries for animals in the care of GAHS. Volunteers and staff from the shelter will be on hand to discuss its programs, services, and volunteer op- portunities. Donations of 109 Main Street, pet food, bleach, cleaning South Paris, ME supplies, toys, treats, and 743-2532 • mauricerestaurant.com Page 12 [email protected] • Twin City TIMES • Thursday, April 4, 2019 Schoolhouse Arts Center presents “Noises Off!” Twin City Nights

Fraser & Haas return to Phippsburg Congregational Church Perlman, at New York’s Lin- coln Center. His film credits include solo performances on the soundtracks of “The Last of the Mohicans” and “Titanic.” He has been spon- sored by the British Coun- cil to represent Scotland’s music internationally and received the Scottish Heri- tage Center Service Award for outstanding contribu- tions to Scottish culture and traditions. The musical partner- ship between Fraser and California cellist Natalie Haas may not seem an ob- vious one, but the duo’s driving rhythms and shared passion for improvising on the melody and groove of Scottish tunes has helped The play required the construction, led by set-master Collen Lemont, of this massive, reconstruct and revive the two-story, twenty foot-wide rotating set. Scottish tradition of play- ing dance music on violin Schoolhouse Arts Cen- ing from flubbed lines and more advance reservations and cello. They have toured ter is nearing the completion missed cues in the dress for “Noises Off!” than for The 20-year musical partnership between Scottish fiddler internationally for 20 years of one of the most ambitious rehearsal (Act 1) to the any other play in their his- Alasdair Fraser and California cellist Natalie Haas has and have released several projects in its 30-year histo- mounting friction between tory. During the two-week helped revive the Scottish tradition of playing dance music critically acclaimed and ry. From April 5 through 14, cast members in the final engagement, the play will be on violin and cello. award-winning albums they will present “Noises performance. presented at 7 p.m. on Fri- along the way. Off!”, one of the funniest Brimming with fast- days and Saturdays, with 2 The internationally concert and recording career Haas, a graduate of the plays ever produced on paced physical comedy, the p.m. matinees on Saturdays acclaimed duo of Scottish spanning 30 years. He has Juilliard School of Music, is Broadway, where it received production is a huge chal- and Sundays. The show on fiddler Alasdair Fraser and been featured on over 100 one of the most sought after five Tony awards. lenge for the nine actors Sunday, April 7 will be a cellist Natalie Haas will television and radio shows cellists in traditional music Affectionately known directed by Zachariah Stea- fully interpreted American perform in concert at the in the U.S. and the U.K., today. She has performed as “the greatest farce ever rn. Equally challenging, Sign Language presentation. Phippsburg Congregational including CBS Sunday and recorded with a who’s written,” Michael Frayn’s however, is the task charged Tickets are $16 for Church on Sunday, April 7, Morning, A Prairie Home who of the fiddle world, “Noises Off!” is a slapstick to set-master Collen Lem- adults and $14 for students at 4 p.m. Companion, and Moun- including Mark O’Connor, tour de force that takes a ont: leading the construction and seniors. Those order- Fraser, acclaimed by tain Stage. He has made Natalie MacMaster, Irish su- fond look at the follies of of the massive, two-story, ing tickets before April the San Francisco Examin- guest appearances with The pergroups Solas and Altan, theater folk, whose sus- twenty foot-wide rotating 5 can save $3 off their er as “the Michael Jordan Chieftains and as a featured Liz Carroll, Brittany Haas, ceptibility to out-of-control set the play requires. Direc- purchase by using coupon of Scottish fiddling,” has a soloist, along with Itzhak Darol Anger, and many egos, memory loss, and tor Stearn estimates that six codeSAC3 at www.School- other. Just 11 when she first passionate affairs turn every stage hands will need at least housearts.org. Tickets pur- attended Fraser’s Valley of performance into a high-risk 15 minutes to complete each chased at the door will be the Moon Scottish Fiddling adventure. of the two rotations of the set $18 for adults and $16 for School in California, she This play within a - supported by 38 oversized students and seniors. responded to Fraser’s chal- play captures a touring the- five-inch rubber casters Schoolhouse Arts Cen- lenge to find and release the ater troupe’s production of - called for by the script. ter is located at 16 Rich- cello’s rhythmic soul, and “Nothing On” in three stag- Patrons will not only enjoy ville Road (Route 114) in four years later, they played es: dress rehearsal, opening one of the funniest plays in Standish, just seven miles their first gig together. Now night, and a performance history, but will also be able from Gorham Center or regularly touring with Fraser towards the end of the de- to spend one of the two in- North Windham. For more at festivals and in concert bilitating run. Frayn gives termissions watching stage information, find them on halls throughout Europe and audiences a window into the crews turn the huge set. Facebook or visit their web- North America, Haas is in behind-the-scenes workings The company reports site at www.Schoolhou- the vanguard of cellists who of live theatre, progress- they have already received searts.org. are redefining the role of the cello in traditional music. Their collabora- tion is the fulfillment of a long-standing musical dream for Fraser, whose mu- “Now I Can sical explorations took him full circle to find a cellist who could help him return the cello to its historical Get My TCT role at the rhythmic heart of Scottish dance music. The show will be per- formed at the historic 1802 Wherever Phippsburg Congregational Church. Tickets are $25. For more information, call 389- 1770. To buy tickets, see I Am!” BrownPaperTickets.com.

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This three-week Civil Air Patrol Open Hartill’s Stand-Up Comedy Wonder Park (PG) ...... 1:25 4:25 7:05 9:10 Franco-American “chan- class is presented by New House. 12 to 3 p.m. Naval Workshop at Lewiston Adult Captain Marvel (PG-13) ...... 12:35 3:35 6:35 9:25 sons.” Free. Shazam! (PG-13) ...... 12:40 3:40 6:40 Ventures Maine. Free. Reg- Museum, 179 Admiral Fitch Educ. present their comedy Theater: “Avenue Shazam! 3D (PG-13) ...... 9:40 ister at 753-6531 or www. Ave., Brunswick. Come routines. Free. Q.” 7:30 p.m. Great Falls newventuresmaine.org. enjoy museum tours, aero- Discover Girl Scouts. Performing Arts Center, bar, photo booth, and other seniorcollege. Discover Girl Scouts. space fun, hands-on learn- 6 p.m. Walton Elementary Auburn. Community Little surprises. Doors open at 6 p.m. Sabattus Primary ing, and learn about the School, 92 Mary Carroll Wednesday, Apr. 17 Theatre presents the pup- 6:00. $40. Reserve at 783- School, 36 No Name Pond CAP Cadet program. Best St, Auburn. Girls in Kin- First Impressions Mat- pet-filled musical hit come- 1585 or francocenter.org. Road, Sabattus. Girls in for those ages 12 and over. dergarten through Grade ter. 5:30 to 8 p.m. FED- dy about becoming an adult; Concert: Ivory and Kindergarten through Grade Free. www.GoCivilAirPa- 3 and their caregivers are cap Office, 1570 Main St., adult themes. Again 4/12-14 Gold. 7:30 p.m. Chocolate 3 and their caregivers are trol.com. invited to come learn about Oxford. This resume and (Sun. at 2 p.m.). 783-0958; Church Arts Center, 804 invited to come learn about Public Supper. 5 p.m. Girl Scouts. 888-922-4763; interview preparation work- LACLT.com. Washington St., Bath. Jeff Girl Scouts. 888-922-4763; Paris Fire Station, Western girlscoutsofmaine.org. shop is presented by New girlscoutsofmaine.org. Ave., So. Paris. Roast pork, Barnhart (piano) and Anne Tuesday Apr. 9 Friday, Apr. 12 Ventures Maine. Free. Reg- Author Visit. 6:30 p.m. potatoes, vegetables, bread, Theater: “Noises Off!” Barnhart (flute and vocals) ister at 753-6531 or www. Curious Minds Se- Muskie Archives, Bates macaroni & cheese, home- 7 p.m. Schoolhouse Arts perform songs from the newventuresmaine.org. ries. 2 p.m. Auburn Public Great American Songbook. College, 70 Campus Ave., made pies and desserts. Center, 16 Richville Rd. Thursday, Apr. 18 Lewiston. Emily Bernard, Library. Local historian $21 ($18 in adv.). 442-8455; Pres. by the Dept. Auxiliary. (Rte. 114), Standish. This Mysteries of the Mind. Prof. of English at UVM, Doug Hodgkin explores www.chocolatechurch.org. $8/4 (free ages 3 and under). fast-paced physical comedy 7:30 p.m. Chocolate Church reads from her collection the visits of presidents and Make-A-Wish Maine Concert: Ronda Dale is a behind-the-scenes spoof Arts Center, 804 Wash- of autobiographical essays, presidential candidates to Fundraiser. 8 p.m. Fusion Band. 7:30 p.m. Village of life in live theater. Again ington St., Bath. Master “Black Is the Body: Stories Lewiston and Auburn. Free. Restaurant and Lounge, Ra- Coffeehouse, First Con- 4/13-14 (Sat. at 2 and 7 p.m.; mentalist and magician Paul from My Grandmother’s Pres. with L-A Senior Col- mada Inn, Lewiston. Conti- gregational Church, 19 Sun. at 2 p.m.). $18/16. Draper performs his dy- Time, My Mother’s Time, lege. https://usm.maine.edu/ nental Shakedown performs Gloucester Hill Rd., New www.Schoolhousearts.org. namic one-man show. $25 & Mine.” Free. 753-6963. seniorcollege. with special guests Phil For- Gloucester. They perform Saturday, Apr. 13 ($23 in adv.); students $15. Hot Chocolate Jubilee. original songs and cover Your Money Personal- tier and Bonnie Edwards; Public Breakfast. 442-8455; www.chocolate- 7 p.m. Chocolate Church adventures in rootsy Amer- ity. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. MSAD silent auction. 6:30 to 10 a.m. Fire station, church.org. Arts Center, 804 Washing- icana, including vintage 52 Adult Education, 486 Sunday, Apr. 14 Turner St., Turner. Free. Ridge Rd. (Rte. 106), Leeds. ton St., Bath. This commu- country, blues, and R&B. Flicks and Floats. 2 Saturday Apr. 20 Pres. by New Ventures The Leeds Volunteer F.D. nity variety show-fundraiser $10. p.m. Chocolate Church Arts Bean Supper 5 p.m. Maine. Register at 753-6531 serves up pancakes, French has the theme “As Time Center, 804 Washington St., Lunn-Hunnewell Amvets Sunday, Apr. 7 or newventuresmaine.org. toast, eggs, bacon, sausage, Goes By.” Again 4/5-7 (Sun. Bath. This all-ages program Post 6, Rte. 100, New Community Breakfast. Chili & Chow- home fries, ham, homemade at 2 p.m.). $18 ($15 in adv.). features silent movies, ice Gloucester. Two Kinds of 7:30 to 10 a.m. American der Taste Challenge. muffins, coffee and juice. 442-8455; www.chocolate- cream floats, and pianist beans, hot dogs, chop suey, Legion Post 135, 40 Island 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Rama- $6/4. church.org. Jeff Barnhart accompanying coleslaw, brown bread, bis- Rd., Sabattus. Eggs to order, da Inn of Lewiston. En- Breakfast with the the flicks. $18 ($15 in adv.); cuits, assorted pies and bev- Friday, Apr. 5 French toast, chipped beef, joy chili and chowder made Easter Bunny. 8 to 10 a.m. kids $10. 442-8455; www. erages. $8/3. Concert: Pianists Hen- pancakes, sausage, ham, by area restaurants and vote United Methodist Church, chocolatechurch.org. ry Kramer and David Fung. baked beans, country fries, for your favorites; benefits 439 Park Ave., Auburn. Monday, Apr. 22 7 p.m. Franco Center, 46 toast, muffins, orange juice, Longley School, Green La- There will be lots of food Tuesday, Apr. 16 “Tourism 101.” 3 to Cedar St, Lewiston. These coffee, tea and milk. $8; dle. $10/5. and fun activities for the Curious Minds Se- 6 p.m. Central Maine Com- two Steinway Artists per- WWII veterans, kids ages munity College, 1250 Turn- Wednesday, Apr. 10 kids. Space limited; register ries. 2 p.m. Auburn Public form both solo works and 10- free. at 782-3972. Library. Senior College er St., Auburn. The LA Met- Card Party. 6 p.m. works for two pianos. $15 Pause for Pets Craft Spring Craft & Vendor instructor Lucy Bisson ro Chamber of Commerce Parish hall, Holy Family (students free). 783-1585; and Vendor Fair. 10 a.m. Show. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sap- leads an armchair voyage presents an information Church, 607 Sabattus St., FrancoCenter.org. to 3 p.m. Ramada Inn of phire Nightclub and Event to France called “Paris is forum on the local tourism Lewiston. Pres. by the La- Theater: “Noises Off!” Lewiston. More than 50 Center,150 Center St., Au- Always a Good Idea.” Free. economy. Free, but regis. dies of St. Anne Sodality. 7 p.m. Schoolhouse Arts local crafters and vendors burn. Contact Emma Dudley Pres. with L-A Senior Col- required at www.LAMetro- Door prizes, raffles, refresh- Center, 16 Richville Rd. offer a variety of products at 330-5330 or emmadud- lege. https://usm.maine.edu/ Chamber.com. ments. Doors open at 5:30. (Rte. 114), Standish. This and services; door prizes, [email protected]. $3. 782-4516. fast-paced physical comedy concessions. Benefits Great- Puppet Show: “The is a behind-the-scenes spoof er Andro. Humane Soci- Thursday, Apr. 11 Fairy Circus.” 2 p.m. of life in live theater. Again ety. 783-2311; Pause4Pets- Business Before Schaeffer Theatre, 329 or by emailing lewiston- 4/6-7, 12-14 (Sats. at 2 and [email protected]. Hours. 7 to 9 a.m. Fish College St., Bates College, [email protected]. ContinuedDinner from page 11 7 p.m.; Suns. at 2 p.m.). Bowdoin College Bones Grill, 70 Lincoln St., Lewiston. This performance And don’t forget to $18/16. www.Schoolhou- Concert Band. 2 p.m. Studz- Lewiston. No speaker or by the Tanglewood Mari- delicious desserts, including mark your calendars for searts.org. inski Hall, Bowdoin Col- breakfast this month, just onettes starts with a brief assorted home-made cup- the opening of the summer Theater: “Avenue lege, Brunswick. The band fun, prizes, and networking demo of the art of puppetry. cakes from Jillson’s Farm Lewiston Farmers’ Market Q.” 7:30 p.m. Great Falls is joined by soloist Jack - like Business After Hours, $2. Benefits kids’ programs in Sabattus. All recipes will on Sunday, May 12 (Moth- Performing Arts Center, Burt to perform some classic but before hours! Pres. by at Auburn Public Library. be made using farm fresh ers’ Day) from 10 a.m. to Auburn. Community Little works for trumpet. Free. L-A Metro Chamber. 783- Reserve at 333-6640, ext. 3. and seasonal ingredients. 2 p.m. at the Bates Mill 5 Theatre presents this pup- Concert: Alasdair Fra- 2249; www.LAMetroCham- Bean & Casserole Other highlights of the event Complex in Lewiston. pet-filled musical comedy ser & Natalie Haas. 4 p.m. ber.com. Supper. 4:45. Calvary Unit- will include live music with Sponsored by St. about becoming an adult; Congregational Church, Sampson AFB Veter- ed Methodist Church, 59 Sa- Slim’s Got the Blues, a mini Mary’s Nutrition Center, a adult themes. Again 4/6, 7, 10 Church Lane (at Parker ans Luncheon. 12 p.m. Gov- battus St., Lewiston. Baked farmers’ market, and raffle local and statewide resource 11-14 (Suns. at 2 p.m.). 783- Head Rd.), Phippsburg. The ernor’s Restaurant, Lewis- beans, biscuits, assorted prizes. dedicated to promoting 0958; LACLT.com. duo’s partnership has helped ton. This informal monthly casseroles, salads, desserts, Tickets for the dinner community health through DejaFunk Dance Par- revive the Scottish tradition get-together for those who and beverages. Please use are $12 at the door or $10 organizing, advocacy and ty. 7:30 p.m. First Universal- of playing dance music on took basic training at Samp- Bartlett St. entrance. $8/3 in advance, which includes education, the Lewiston ist Church of Auburn, 169 violin and cello. $25. 389- son Air Force Base in the 782-3221; www.calva- a free raffle ticket. Children Farmers’ Market offers visi- Pleasant St (enter on Spring 1770; BrownPaperTickets. 1940s and ’50s is open to rylewiston.com. under six will eat free of tors a chance to connect with St.). Dance to live funk and com. all veterans and their guests. Bean & Casserole charge. Proceeds from the one another and shop for a disco music by DejaFunk; Spaghetti (Squash!) Budgeting Basics. 1 Supper. 5 to 6 p.m. United event will support Lewiston wide variety of fresh local refreshments, 50/50. $15 Dinner. 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. UMA-So. Paris Methodist Church, Corner Farmers’ Market community foods and goods in a fam- at door; 783-0461; www. YWCA, 130 East Ave., Center, 256 Main St., So. Rte. 121 and Empire Rd., programs, including the Se- ily-friendly environment. auburnuu.org. Lewiston. Spaghetti & Paris. Pres. by New Ven- Minot. $7 adults, $5 kids nior and Veterans Program Conveniently located near Saturday, Apr. 6 meatballs (incl. spaghetti tures Maine. Free. Regis- ages 7-12; under 7 free. and Kids Club. Those plan- the beautiful Great Falls at Spring Open House. squash!), butternut squash ter at 753-6531 or www. Adult Prom Night. 7 ning to attend are encour- the historic Bates Mill 5, the 9 a.m. to noon. Central soup, and all the fixings; newventuresmaine.org. p.m. Franco Center, 46 Ce- aged to RSVP through the summer market occurs ev- Maine Community College, live music, raffles. Benefits Rotary Club Meeting. dar St., Lewiston. Includes event invite on the Lewiston ery Sunday. 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Live on campus, participate Facilities Management * in student clubs and competitive men’s and women’s athletics. Esports Management Make a flexible schedule Esports Competitive including evening, online, Athletics Team and hybrid courses. Synthetic Turf Athletic Fields www.HammondTractor.com Earn college credit for www.facebook.com/HammondTractor work and other experience. *Pending Board Approval

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Central Maine Community College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution and employer. For more information visit www.cmcc.edu.

CENTRAL MAINE MEDICAL CENTER THE REGION’S ONLY LEVEL II TRAUMA CENTER When every second counts, you want to know you’re in the best hands. Central Maine Medical Center (CMMC) is proud to offer patients throughout our region access to the expertise and high level of quality care from our experienced and accredited trauma team. Under the direction of Dr. Richard King, Medical Director for trauma services, and in affiliation with Massachusetts General Hospital, CMMC combines the best of both academic and community medicine, providing access to world-renowned care teams that bring the very best care to Mainers.

From our partners in EMS and LifeFlight to our techs, nurses, and providers, from our administrative and pharmacy professionals to our partners at Massachusetts General Hospital, CMMC has the people and resources in place to meet the specialized care needs of our trauma patients and families.

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