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Twin Cities Holiday Celebration Marché Kitchen and Wine Bar Lewiston- Auburn was aglow Ribbon Cutting with lights, smiles and excitement on December 4 as residents and friends celebrated December holidays at the 8th annual Twin Cities Holiday Celebration. The event featured a beautiful Parade of Lights, story time sessions, arts and crafts, greetings from the mayors of Lewiston and Auburn, greetings from Rabbi Dresdner Chip Morrison, president of the Androscoggin County Chamber, Patti Gagne of Allstate of Temple Shalom, Insurance, Susan and Gary Hall of Marché, and Lewiston Mayor Bob Macdonald (TCT the lighting of photo by Jen Pike).See story and more photos on page 4. a menorah and All smiles with Santa and Mrs. Claus Lewiston and Auburn’s Christmas trees, free photos with Santa and bags from event sponsor ballet presentations, music Mrs. Claus compliments of Center Street Dental, Former Bruins lace up for PAL All-Star Game by Dionne Entertainment, Photo Finish, free dental See Holiday, page 5 benefit Lewiston PAL youth athletics programs throughout Androscoggin College for ME-Higher Education County. Tickets are being Awards Luncheon sold on a donations basis and can be purchased Friday, December 5th – Hilton Garden Inn Auburn Riverwatch by calling East Coast Marketing Group at 432- 6968 or the Lewiston Police Department at 513-3139. Families are welcome and children under age 12 will enter at no charge. Doors will open at 6. p.m. The Colisee is located at 90 Former Boston Bruins players will take to the Androscoggin Birch Street in Lewiston. Colisee ice for the annual Lewiston PAL All-Star Hockey Game For more information about on Friday, December 19. this event, email alex@ ecmgevents.com. The Lewiston Police last year bringing out a near Licensed in Maine as Athletic League will present capacity crowd to watch a charitable organization, its annual Lewiston PAL former Bruins, including the Lewiston PAL serves All-Star Hockey Game, Kenny “The Rat” Linseman, Androscoggin County by featuring former Boston Reggie Lemelin and John providing funding and Bruins players, on Friday, Carter, take to the Colisee support for various youth December 19 at 7 p.m. ice. In addition to the game, athletics programs. It has at the Androscogging there will be opportunities donated at least one golf Ann Weaver and Julie Shakley, Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice (Corporate Bank Colisee in Lewiston. for autographs and photos cart to each high school in Leader Award); John Cook, Lewiston Regional Technical Center and Sharon Lewis, Now running for more with the players. the county to assist school Safe Voices (Advocate Awards); David Perreault, Anthony Harmon and Wendy Blaney than decade, the game has Proceeds from this athletic directors to more (Student Awards); Rick Vail, Mechanics Savings Bank (Corporate Leader Award). become a local tradition, fundraising event will See Bruins, page 5 (Photos by Jen Pike).

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The two nonprofits saying ‘thank you’ to everyone The Meals on Wheels work year-round as partners at Good Shepherd Food program benefitted from in the fight against senior Bank,” said Betsy Sawyer- 14,352 hours of volunteer hunger, so this donation by Manter, executive director time during the past year. SeniorsPlus employees carried of SeniorsPlus. “Without SeniorsPlus works with special meaning. the support of the food we many nonprofit agencies through informal agreements of collaboration to create strong networks of referral, collaboration and service United Way loaned executive Susan Lindkvist accepts a $16,500 delivery to serve seniors in donation check from Androscoggin Bank employees Terri-Ann Boisvert, need. David Pease, Chris Logan and Joani Derocher-Gamache. The overall program goal of SeniorsPlus, Androscoggin Bank by volunteering, serving as and to volunteer time to headquartered in Lewiston, is recently donated $16,500 board members and donating support and thank the to assist older adults and adults to the United Way of in excess of $141,300 over the communities we serve. with disabilities in Franklin, Androscoggin County past six years,” said United “United Way’s Oxford and Androscoggin to support its funding of Way Executive Director focus on prevention and counties to remain safely in local community programs Joleen Bedard. its proactive approach their homes for as long as that touch the lives of “Androscoggin Bank aligns with Androscoggin possible. The majority of older all ages in areas such as is proud to be a corporate Bank’s vision to empower SeniorsPlus Executive Director Betsy Sawyer-Manter (r.) adults (greater than 95 percent early education, fi nancial sponsor of United Ways in our employees, clients presents a plaque commemorating a recent 540-pound food in an AARP survey) wish to literacy, food security, the four counties that we and citizens through donation by Seniors Plus employees to Clara Whitney of Good remain at home until they rides for medical needs serve,” said Androscoggin education, excellence, Shepherd Food Bank. die. The provision of Meals and more. Bank Chief Resource Offi cer and building relationship on Wheels can make the “Androscoggin Bank David Pease. “In addition to to foster prosperity,” he Since 1972, SeniorsPlus obtain from Good Shepherd, difference between staying at employees have continued creating and providing jobs, added. “Together we are has provided Meals on Wheels we would not be able to have home and going to a nursing to show their support for we believe it’s important as a making a meaningful to senior residents of Franklin, fresh and seasonal food to home or other facility. Each what community means Maine bank to give fi nancially impact in our community.” Oxford and Androscoggin use in our Meals on Wheels meal provides one third of the counties, delivering more kitchen.” recommended daily allowance in the senior living fi eld, with than 100,000 meals to 600 More than 200,000 of nutrition, a safety check and St. Mary’s adds Hickey as an extensive background in individuals each year. 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(DVW$YH‡/HZLVWRQ‡ ZZZRSWRPHWULFDVVRFLDWHVFRP December 11, 2014 • Twin City TIMES Page 3 Letter to the Editor Church sale won’t affect St. Francis Center The Roman Catholic asked that the city establish the closeness derived and felt We must focus on our moral compass Diocese of Portland has sold a new property line between by those who made St. Louis To the Editor: within The Declaration of social ills. the recently revised St. Louis two structures that already Church a part of their lives.” Lewiston Mayor Independence states “that If we are to continue Church parcel to Pilotage, exist on a single parcel of Since its closing Mass in Bob Macdonald’s column all men are created equal, improvement and success LLC, a local development land. That parcel included August 2013, many items from in Twin City TIMES, that they are endowed by within our governmental group that plans to use the St. Louis Church and the St. St. Louis Church have received dated December 4, 2014, their creator with certain process, we must focus former church as a multi- Francis Recovery Center, a new life: the granite statue about the outcome of the unalienable rights.” Is not upon our creator. Ask use facility, with hopes of facility dedicated to bringing of the Savior and the statue grand jury fi nding in the the answer to our present- yourself this question: maintaining the building’s health, recovery and stability of the risen Christ are now Michael Brown case is day social problems found when is the last time you architecture and prominent to individuals struggling located at St. Peter Cemetery directly in line with my own within this very line? have heard or read the presence in the neighborhood’s with substance abuse. A in Lewiston; many pews, the views as to the outcome of Our form of words “discernment,” rich history. A purchase and new property line now exists Stations of the Cross and this case. government is no longer an “unalienable rights” and sale agreement has been between the two structures, vestment chests were given to May I compliment experiment; it has helped “creator” within our media? signed and awaits expected enabling the diocese to sell the new St. Faustina Church in our mayor for having the in developing the most My belief is that our state approval regarding minor the St. Louis Church parcel Jackman; other pews are now courage to openly share successful nation on the social ills travel deeper changes to the lot line of the while allowing the recovery in use at Our Lady of Ransom his views on this highly face of this planet. But I than the outcome of any adjoining property. center to continue its mission Church in Mechanic Falls; controversial and extremely believe we are headed for one grand jury case. We On November 18, the of providing a safe setting for the altar, baptismal font, ambo important case. failure when we draw our need to return to focusing Auburn Planning Board those in need of housing and and tabernacle were moved to We are a nation of focus away from our creator on our moral compass. approved the diocese’s support. St. Philip Church in Auburn; laws with a foundation and allow government to Ivan Boudreau “Special Exception and Site “It is hoped that the sale and other small liturgical items based upon freedom. A line attempt to resolve all of our Lewiston Plan Review” application that will allow a church building that were distributed between St. served as a spiritual home for Philip Church and Sacred generations of area Catholics Heart Church, also located Buyers work to give St Louis to flourish in a new form,” in Auburn. In addition, the said Fr. Robert D. Lariviere, St. Louis Church bells are Church new future pastor of Immaculate Heart of currently stored at Cote Crane The future of the the world-famous Paccard Mary Parish in Auburn. “It will in Auburn while the city raises former St. Louis Church Bell Foundry of Annecy, remind us of the impact and money for their purchase. in New Auburn became France, from the diocese. a little less uncertain last The effort is currently more week, when a group of than half way to meeting its AFFORDABLE local citizens, who hope goal and a push to complete Funeral & Cremation Services to repurpose the building the fundraising by the end of We are a local provider serving your family in a way that maintains the year is underway. with compassion and respect while keeping its important place in Donations to the bells our commitment to affordable costs. the community’s history, project are tax-deductible Cremation plans starting at $975 purchased the building and checks can be made out Traditional burial plans starting at $2900 from the Roman Catholic to Museum L-A, with “St. *Pre-planning services also available Diocese of Portland. Louis Bells” on the memo Led by Lewiston line, and mailed to Museum Our promises to you: • Personalized care from compassionate experts. architect Noel Smith, the L-A, 35 Canal Street, Box • Customer service staff available 24 hours a day for you. group, called Pilotage, A7, Lewiston ME 04240. • House calls in Southern Maine at your convenience. LLC, includes Daniel For more information about Dube, Christine Holden the bells project, contact 981 Forest Avenue, Portland and Donna LeBrun of Alan Manoian at 333-6601 The future of St. Louis Church became a little clearer last 899-4605 Lewiston and Mary ext. 1214 or amanoian@ week when a group of local citizens purchased the vacant AdvantagePortland.com Callahan of Auburn. The auburnmaine.gov. building from the Diocese of Portland. group will lead an effort to maintain a community role for the church that for generations played a central part in the spiritual and social fabric of its New Auburn neighborhood. 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Hiscock CIRCULATION PROOF READER reserved and permission to use them must PROOFS Editorial Layout Ad Designer Levi Gervais Beth Herman Publisher is not responsible for be specifically granted by Twin City TIMES. Brandon Meserve [email protected] [email protected] any errors in ad copy not inspected Joseph Uwaechia by advertiser prior to publication. Page 4 Twin City TIMES • December 11, 2014 Lewiston agencies to tackle lead poisoning issues What do the City of The Lewiston School Lewiston, Pine Tree Legal, Department has received the Lewiston School De- a number of literacy-relat- New Marché Kitchen and downtown area that was less table service. They kept most partment and Healthy An- ed grants from the John T. than thriving. Susan and Gary of the menu in place, re- droscoggin have in common? Gorman Foundation because Wine Bar open for business Hall bought the restaurant vamping some of the recipes They have all received grant early childhood exposure to from Agren in July, envision- and adding a few new ones. funding recently to support lead often correlates to low ing “Wine Bar.” The changes have been well initiatives designed to pro- literacy rates. The grants Since the change of received. The biggest change tect children and families were $75,000 to support hands, the Halls have added has been the addition of a from home environmental planning for a Campaign for Bar Manager Thomas Ardia, dinner service. The restau- hazards, including lead poi- Grade-level Reading pro- who has been making waves rant is now open Wednesday soning. gram to bring young students by bringing in some excep- through Saturday evenings, The City of Lewiston up to grade-level profi ciency tional draft beers and making serving a menu of small was awarded $3.3 million by third grade; $100,000 to classic cocktails. Ardia started plates (think tapas) paired by the U.S. Department of support Summer Learning his bar career in California, with wines hand-picked by Housing and Urban Devel- 2014, a high-quality summer where he learned the craft owner Susan Hall. opment to protect area chil- enrichment program for of cocktail making. He did The menu changes dren and families from the students entering grades K a stint at Orchid, just across regularly as various sea- hazards of lead-based paint through 3; and $12,000 to the street from Marché, while sonal items become avail- and other home health and support the Summer Learn- splitting his time working able. Risottos and crepes safety hazards. This fund- ing Scan Project, which with Susan Hall to develop are available, as well as ing consists of a $400,000 assesses available summer the beer selection at The pan-seared salmon and an Healthy Homes Initiative learning opportunities for Vault. Ardia has done his ever-changing pan-seared grant, with the balance com- youth. homework; the selection of scallop dish currently paired ing from the Lead-Based Healthy Androscoggin spirits behind the new bar with chorizo-braised kale Paint Hazard Control Pro- has received a $313,469 grant is not made up of the usual topped with a white grape- gram. to support work to improve suspects. When you sit at fruit balsamic vinaigrette. The City will use the health and reduce health dis- the bar and ask him what he The smaller portions allow funding to address lead haz- parities in the Lewiston-Au- has for vodka or gin, you will guests to try different items ards in 225 housing units for burn area. This work will not only get an exceptional and allow the kitchen to low-income families with focus in part upon lead haz- beverage but an education on keep prices low, between $8 children. The City will also ards in Lewiston-Auburn to perform healthy homes as- Chef and restaurant manager Kevin Cunningham and bar the spirits he stocks. and $14 per plate. reduce incidences of chronic sessments in 160 units. The manager Thomas Ardia (TCT photos by Jen Pike). Their second hire was Bar manager Tom Ar- environmental illness. The chef and restaurant manager dia has already orchestrat- work will be coordinated by funding will improve access The new restaurant on end of Lisbon Street. The Kevin Cunningham. Cun- ed two large craft brewery the City’s Economic and to chronic disease prevention, Lisbon Street in Lewiston is restaurant had been part of ningham has been in Maine events at Marché, including Community Development risk reduction and manage- an old one. Marché Kitch- the Fuel Group, run by Eric for nine years, working for a Baxter Brewing Company Department, Community ment opportunities. This en and Wine Bar (formally Agren and considered to be ARAMARK campus dining Bootleg Fireworks Double Concepts, Healthy Andro- Racial and Ethnic Approach- Marché) is bringing a re- trailblazers for opening not at University of Southern IPA after party and a Bissell scoggin, the State of Maine’s es to Community Health newed energy to the upper one, but two restaurants in a Maine, briefl y at Mac’s Grill Brothers Brewing Night. Public Health Department award is funded by a U.S. in Auburn and, most recent- Bissell Brothers is a craft and other agencies. Department of Health and ly, opening the Brunswick brewery in Portland whose Pine Tree Legal As- Human Services initiative to Hotel and Tavern, where he products can only be found sistance, a statewide non support public health efforts received high praise for such in the Lewiston-Auburn profi t law fi rm dedicated to that reduce chronic diseases, PERMANENT HAIR REMOVAL creations as his crab cakes area at The Vault. There will ensuring equal justice for promote healthier lifestyles, and his braised short rib be more to come. those who may not be able to reduce health disparities and shepherd’s Pie. Cunning- In addition, there will afford legal help, was award- control health care spending. RQRQHRIWKHIROORZLQJSUHSDLGSDFNDJHV 6DYH ham likes to call his style of be wine dinners hosted by ed $555,000 over a three-year “Reducing chronic dis- 7KUHHPLQXWHYLVLWVDW RU cuisine “comfort food done owner Susan Hall and beer period from the John T. Gor- ease rates and controlling  7KUHHPLQXWHYLVLWVDW exceptionally well,” meaning vs. wine dinners where Chef man Foundation to address health care costs is good simple classics done to the Cunningham will create a legal issues resulting from for everyone,” said Healthy best of his ability. 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Experienced Mittens may be dropped off Legal at the High Street Church Representation at 106 Pleasant Street or the United Methodist Church The Mastrogiacomo Law Office, P.A. at 439 Park Avenue during regular office hours. The 207.783.1100 deadline is December 31. For Matthew P. Mastrogiacomo, Esq. more information, call the 134 Main Street, 4th Floor, Suite 403, Lewiston, ME High Street Church at 784- Visit our website for more information: 1306 or the United Methodist www.themastrolawoffice.com Church at 782-3972. December 11, 2014 • Twin City TIMES Page 5 Enough is Enough Business as usual, welfare and the state treasurer By Robert E. Macdonald These are also the people appears welfare reform is you were unable to provide which combined with MAYOR OF LEWISTON who supported soon-to-be- just around the corner. a resume, articulating support from Republican Do you think you’re former-Congressman Mike Then last Monday the skills necessary to lawmakers, would assure her smarter than a fi fth grader? Michaud. and Tuesday, my blood successfully carry out your election as treasurer. They Well, that apparently Michaud’s pressure rose as politics as obligation, you didn’t have agreed, and she won. depends on your political congressional usual raised its ugly head. to worry. So long as you can But there is more beliefs. accomplishments are The legislature was tasked show you’re a termed-out to the story, a story you If you are a diffi cult to fi nd. He operated to elect constitutional legislator, you got the job. won’t read in our statewide conservative and you a forklift in a mill. He officers: attorney general, Last week this media. Local retired banker, supported Governor Paul had no formal education secretary of state and state scenario again played out Robert Stone of Auburn, R. LePage, your education after high school. Mike treasurer. in Augusta. Democrats re- a Republican and a good is supposedly lacking, your is very personable and Matt Dunlap was nominated treasurer Neria friend of mine, threw his hat educational achievements always a gentleman. His re-elected to position of Douglas, a lawyer, as their into the race for treasurer. seemingly wanting. The characteristics would seem secretary of state. He is choice to continue in that Governor LePage and to put him firmly in the almond-shaped area part Mayor Bob Macdonald fair and has done a good role. She faced Terry Hayes, newly elected Congressman of your brain known as LePage supporters’ camp. job. Janet Mills was re- a termed-out legislator from Bruce Poliquin, the former the amygdala is apparently Meanwhile, Eliot welfare reform. Governor elected attorney general. Buckfi eld who makes her treasurer, both recognized larger than the typical liberal Cutler, another nice man, Paul R. LePage has been She is a lawyer, a former living as a guardian ad litem. that Bob’s credentials made brain. has all the characteristics a solid ally in this quest. A Androscoggin district Hayes had served him a very good candidate. Now before you get liberals fashion themselves few weeks ago, Republicans attorney and former state in the Legislature as a But Bob’s years in all puffed up and cocky, possessing. Their support swept to victory on the attorney general. Democrat. During her banking failed to overcome this condition means that of Mike Michaud over Eliot Governor’s coattails. The Both Governor final legislative term, she his biggest defi cit: he was you spend a great amount Cutler can only rationally resonating issue: welfare LePage and I have a ran against Representative not a member of the Maine of time dealing with non- be explained in one of reform. problem with many of her Mark Eves for the position State Legislative alumni. I existent boogeymen. two ways. Either they felt Shortly after the decisions, but an argument of Speaker of the Maine guess it’s business as usual. Then we have Michaud was someone they election, Lewiston city is easily made that her House of Representatives. Last Wednesday, L-A liberals. They consider could control or they have offi cials sat down with newly credentials fi rmly establish Upon losing to Eves, she hosted its annual Christmas themselves smart and a small anterior cingulate elected Senator Eric Brakey her qualifi cations to hold left the Democratic Party Parade. It concluded with well educated. The part of cortex and (heaven forbid) a (R-Auburn) and discussed the position. and became unenrolled (no the lighting of both a their brain known as the large amygdala—just like us legislation that would Now let’s turn to party). She also supported menorah and a Christmas anterior cingulate cortexes plain, uneducated folk. tighten up the system. Also the state treasurer’s offi ce. Eliot Cutler for governor. tree in Kennedy Park. Have is larger than the average During the last three hot on this issue was Senator Over the years, state Hayes convinced a Happy Hanukkah and a conservative, supposedly years as mayor of Lewiston, Garrett Mason (R-Lisbon). constitutional offi ces have Republican leadership Merry Christmas (and a enabling them the ability we have been fi ghting for Meaningful legislation served as green pastures for them that she could garner Happy Festivus to the rest to deal with complexities. comprehensive and fair has been submitted, and it termed-out legislators. 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New healthcare job training program For more information or to Bill Brochu at 513-3093 or Holiday make a donation, contact wbrochu@lewistonmaine. seeks local enrollees Continued from page 1 Lewiston Police Detective gov. The Maine consists of a Ready2Work eligibility requirements of refreshments compliments Departments of Labor and course combined with a participating employers are of Dunkin Donuts and the Education are launching a certified nursing assistant met before service dollars are Salvation Army Canteen new job-training initiative training course. Participants invested to provide training. and free horse-drawn Hair Among Friends for those who have been will receive a Ready2Work- The fi rst Ready2Work- wagon rides. The event was is pleased to welcome out of work six months or certified nursing assistant CNA class will start on organized by the Lewiston longer. The fi rst phase of the certifi cate recognized by St. January 5. To learn more Downtown Holiday initiative will launch in the Mary’s Health System and about the program, contact Celebration Committee Peg Montoya to our staff Lewiston-Auburn area and other health care facilities. the Lewiston CareerCenter and the Auburn Business will target those interested Qualifi ed participants at 753-9001 or 800-741- Association. See more photos Organic Hair Color in a career in healthcare. who complete the training 2991. TTY users should call on pages 6 and 7. Highlights “This program helps will be guaranteed a job Maine Relay 711. our long-term unemployed interview at St. Mary’s. The Ready2Work: Low Lights get back to work with Participants can start Careers in Health Care Bruins Precision Cuts industry-specific skills in earning wages during the Setting program aims to Continued from page 1 Blow-Outs growing industries,” said course. develop a skilled pipeline to quickly move medical and Men’s, Women’s and Governor Paul R. LePage. All job seekers address the projected growth other needed gear from fi eld Children’s Cuts “It’s a gateway to a new interested in participating and anticipated replacement to fi eld and has been an avid career with good wages.” must fi rst pass a background needs of Maine’s healthcare supporter of annual Easter, Presented by check, a physical exam workforce using a regional, Halloween and National the CareerCenter, in verifying their ability sector-partnership model. Nite Out events. 232 Center St., Auburn (next to Northeast Bank) partnership with Lewiston to perform essential job The first level of Yearly telephone Adult Education, St. Mary’s functions and a drug training will focus on solicitation and mailings to Please call for appointment Health System and other screening. This will developing essential “soft support PAL programs in providers, the program ensure that the minimum See Job, page 9 2015 are currently underway. 753-9368

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cnbrown.com December 11, 2014 • Twin City TIMES Page 9 Lost Valley a go for upcoming season Just weeks away website Crowdrise that, from the start of its ski within a few weeks, raised specifi c occupational paths, season, Lost Valley recently $26,000 to support the ski snow guns and lighting with from trails and spruce have learned to ski here, will be assessed for their “fi t” announced that it will in area’s operations. more efficient equipment. up the lodge. Some have and people have told us to their chosen occupation, fact open its second chair Lost Valley has New snow guns alone could even donated fuel for the they feel it’s their turn to and, if appropriate, will lift this year, thanks to an experienced financial save as much as $60,000 a machinery. These in-kind give back to Lost Valley.” receive continuing (Phase outpouring of financial challenges over the last few year. contributions have saved The Friends of Lost II) training in the form and in-kind support from years, due in part to poor Also, a number of local thousands of dollars in Valley have now established of on-the-job training, the community. This weather conditions and a businesses came forward in labor and rental costs. a new Crowdrise site, customized training, development means that lingering recession. Late last support. Emerson Toyota and Finally, sales of this time to support an apprenticeship or the popular local ski area summer, King and co-owner Sunday River each donated season passes have needed maintenance some other training will be fully operational for Linc Hayes announced that $5,000, and local restaurants, also been very strong, and improvements mechanism(s) until they opening day on December they might not open for the including Mac’s Grill and surpassing those of last to the facility. To are prepared for placement. 19. winter season. Buffalo Wild Wings, held year. make a donation, see Graduates who meet the “We’re able to do this However, a number Lost Valley nights, donating “This facility is www.crowdrise.com/ host hospital’s minimum because of the generous of developments have part of the evening’s meal critically important to friendsofl ostvalley. entrance criteria for the job and overwhelming support since worked in the ski sales to help the resort. kids who are tomorrow’s will be guaranteed a job of the community,” said area’s favor. An energy On a recent Volunteer athletes,” said co-owner interview at that hospital. Lost Valley co-owner assessment conducted by Day, more than 100 volunteers Linc Hayes. “It gets This program is a Connie King. “In fact, Efficiency Maine revealed converged upon Lost Valley - them off their electronic Job collaboration between the Continued from page 5 if it wasn’t for all the that signifi cant savings could some with heavy machinery devices and gives them an Department of Labor, the support we’ve received, be achieved by replacing old - to limb trees, clear debris opportunity to enjoy the skills” and other core Department of Education, we wouldn’t have been great outdoors. If it wasn’t abilities identified by the Central Western able to open at all this for Lost Valley, athletes participating employers. Workforce Investment year. It’s heart-warming to like former World Cup For the healthcare sector, Board, the Western Maine know that so many people Champion and Olympic these skills relate to Community Action have come to the aid of our competitor Julie Parisien confi dentiality in healthcare, Program, the Department mountain. I think it shows would not have achieved generational differences, of Health and Human just how many people feel the success they did.” basic computer skills, Services and St. Mary’s a personal connection to “Connie and Linc critical reading in science Health System. Kennebec Lost Valley.” have always been there for and technology, CPR, Valley Community College King especially the community, offering hand hygiene, managing also provided assistance recognized the hard reasonable prices so the stress, career exploration, in the initial design of the work of a group of kids of young families job shadowing, workplace program. volunteers, skiers and could learn how to ski,” safety and customer service. The program is other benefactors who said Friends of Lost Valley Students who complete the funded by the Department call themselves the Friends volunteer and Volunteer Phase I training will earn of Labor’s Bureau of of Lost Valley. That These new energy-effi cient HKD Focus Tower Snow Guns are Day organizer Whitney an employer-recognized Employment Services group launched an online expected to save about $60,000 a year in energy costs. Along Condit. “This place means readiness certifi cate. through a $4.85 million fundraising campaign with an outpouring of community support, this will allow a lot to the community. Successful first-level Job Driven National on the crowd sourcing Lost Valley to open for its upcoming season. Generations of families trainees will then have Emergency Grant it options to choose among received in July. TWIN CITY NIGHTS Weekly Arts & Entertainment

French language holiday sing-along Public Theatre presents “A Christmas Carol” A special French- vorite holiday tradition language holiday sing-along in Lewiston-Auburn and session will take place on around the world. In this Friday, December 12 at delightful version, much 2 p.m. in the Chapel at of Dickens’ original text D’Youville Pavillion in is used, with six actors Lewiston. The program is sharing narration and por- free and all are invited to traying various characters. attend. Songbooks will be A live fi ddler underscores available, so those who are the story with traditional unfamiliar with the songs or (L. to r., from front) Irene Mercier, Jeannine Doucette, Mary Christmas music, while a less-than-fl uent in French LeClerc, Jeannette Gregoire, Aliette Couturier, Helene Sylvain, hand-cranked wind ma- may easily follow along. Jacynthe Jacques and Gail Lawrence will lead a French- chine and a thunder sheet Jacynthe Jacques, language holiday sing-along session on December 12. create a delightfully theat- rical atmosphere, allowing Aliette Couturier and friends The Public Theatre’s original adaptation of Dickens’ classic the classic story to come will lead those attending in Organized in 2010 by occasional outings to local tale, featuring six actors and a fi ddler, brings the holiday to life in exciting new a selection of festive local the Maine Folque Co-op, retirement communities story to life in exciting new ways. holiday favorites, such as in collaboration with USM and nursing homes and this ways.Tickets are $5 for “Le P’tit Rene au Nez LAC’s Franco-American annual holiday edition. For one weekend Christmas Carol” fiddler children under 18, with a Rouge” and “Il Est Ne le Collection, an ongoing D’Youville Pavillion only, Lewiston-Auburn’s Jennifer Armstrong, on Fri- top ticket price of $20 for Divin Enfant.” Providing series of monthly French- is located at 102 Campus professional theater day, December 12 at 7 p.m., adults. Gift certifi cates for musical accompaniment language sing-along sessions Avenue in Lewiston. For company, The Public Saturday, December 13 at 2 tickets to this production, will be pianist Jeannette takes place September more information, call Theatre, will present its p.m. and 7 p.m. and Sunday, or any play throughout Gregoire. through June, usually at Jacynthe Jacques at 576- acclaimed original adap- December 14 at 2 p.m. the season, are available “We’re looking for- the college, along with 4109. tation of Charles Dick- The Public Theatre’s for holiday giving. To buy ward to sharing our music ens’ “A Christmas Carol,” adaptation of Dickens’ clas- tickets, call the box offi ce with the residents of D’You- Music Society presents followed by a holiday sic, featuring six actors and at 782-3200 or see www. ville Pavillion and with the sing-a-long featuring “A a fi ddler, has become a fa- thepublictheatre.org. community,” said Couturier. “Heritage Christmas” “This venue allows us to The Maine Music So- p.m. and Sunday’s program accommodate many people, ciety will present “A Heri- will take place at 3 p.m. under the direction of John concert will conclude with Children under age 12 will and we certainly welcome tage Christmas” on Saturday Featuring the Andro- Neal, the program will in- the ever-popular Christmas enter for free when accom- anyone who likes music - and Sunday, December 13 scoggin Chorale, with Ar- clude seasonal favorites Carol Sing-along. panied by an adult. To pur- Francos and non-Francos and 14, at the Franco Center tistic Director John Corrie, along with Ralph Vaughn Advance tickets are chase tickets, call L/A Arts alike - to come join us for in Lewiston. Saturday’s pro- and the Oak Hill High Williams’ “Fantasia on $20 for adults, $18 for se- at 782-7228 or see www. this special event.” gram will take place at 7:30 School Voices of Color, Christmas Carols.” The niors and $10 for students. mainemusicsociety.org.

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With purchase of $25 or more Expires: December 31, 2014 7783-033683-0336 12 Mollison Way, Lewiston www.marcositalian.com 1052 Minot Avenue, Auburn • 783-6885 • www.macsgrill.com An Italian Experience Since 1978 December 11, 2014 • Twin City TIMES Page 11 Mitch Thomas & Friends present “Holiday in Lights” who played “Dorothy” in “The Wiz,” and her sister, CLT performer and director Nakesha “Kay” Warren, who Veteran photographer speaks tonight appeared in “Hairspray” and “Nunsense.” First Light Camera to editor at the National Also performing will Club will present veteran Audubon Society whether be popular local singers photographer Russ Kinne she thought he could make Carl Steidel and Caroline for a slide talk about his a living that way. She dis- Young Coffin, trumpet- work and adventures called couraged him, but he was er Jody Steidel, violinist “My Life As a Profes- not put off. He quit his Ryan Spooner, bassist Jeff sional Photographer” on job, took up his camera and Munson, guitarists Neil Thursday, December 11 married the editor, who James and Paul Kinney, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. The later became his agent. Pianist-singer-songwriter Mitch Thomas leads a talented organist Jon Whitmore, club meets at the Topsh- Kinne, now 86 and ensemble of local performers in two “Holiday in Lights” concerts pianist Stephen Saxon, am Medical Building at 4 living in Topsham, has on Saturday, December 20. drummer Jeff Mayerson Horton Place in Topsham. done many types of pho- Mitch Thomas & performs at Community and vocalists Hayden and Program admission is $10 tography, including nature, Friends will present their Little Theatre, will present Elias Thomas. (no charge for club mem- Veteran photographer Russ bird, aerial, underwater, annual “Holiday in Lights” several seasonal favorites, Both venues are wheel- bers). Doors will open at 6 Kinne will discuss his work, landscape, forensic and concert on Saturday, De- including some of his own chair accessible. Tickets for p.m. and ample parking is adventures and tricks of the wildlife. He has sold pho- cember 20. The regular compositions and arrange- the Franco Center perfor- available. trade on Thursday, December tographs to and worked evening performance will ments such as “Light A mance are $15 for reserved Kinne has had a rich 11 at the Topsham Medical for magazines, encyclope- take place at 7:30 p.m. at the Candle for Peace.” seating. To buy tickets, call and varied life. He once Building in Topsham. dias, textbooks, the Na- Franco Center in Lewiston. The event will also 689-2000, visit the box of- had a job delivering boats - tional Audubon Society A special matinee perfor- feature several other talent- fi ce Monday through Friday both sail and motor - from and once had an assign- and the military. He has mance will take place at 2 ed local artists, including from noon to 4 p.m., or see Nova Scotia to Bermuda, ment photographing in 38 written and photographed p.m. at the United Meth- “Maine’s Got Talent” win- www.francocenter.org. Trinidad and Key West. states over four months. for several books (includ- odist Church at 439 Park ner Erin Menzer, soprano Admission to the As a student, he earned He’s visited 65 countries ing “The Complete Book Avenue in Auburn. Kristen J. Thomas, Commu- church performance will be a degree in psychology around the world and, with of Nature Photography,” Thomas, a local pia- nity Little Theatre favorite free of charge, but a free- and holds a commercial the Navy, traveled to the “The Complete Book of nist-singer-songwriter who Maddy Leslie, her sister, will offering to support the pilot’s license. As a pilot, Antarctic seven different Photographing Birds” and is the center’s executive Mia-Angelina Leslie, CLT church’s local mission proj- he has fl own coast to coast times, documenting wild- “Fishes of the Shallow director and also directs and performer Tiffany Warren, ects will be received. six times in a Cessna 107 life through photography at Sea”). His book “Life on a temperatures that reached Coral Reef ” has sold more L.L. Bean Fly Tying Classes 63 degrees below zero. than a million copies and Tommy’s Feral Felines presents As a young man, he recently published his L.L. Bean has resumed to register, see www.llbean. Bake Sale Kinne became so enamored fi rst work of fi ction, “Rosie’s offering its popular Fly com/adventure. with wildlife photography Lightning: An Amusing Tying Classes at its December 17 - Tommy’s Feral Fe- Tommy’s Little Baking that he asked the pho- See Kinne, page 13 fl agship store in Freeport. Clouser Minnow; January 7 lines will hold its annual Helpers, call Norm Blais The sessions take place - Wooly Bugger; January 14 Christmas Bake Sale on at 240-3604 or write to Theater company reprises Wednesday evenings at 7 - Mickey Finn; January 28 - Saturday and Sunday, De- him at normblais39@ya- p.m.; participants meet in Lefty’s Deceiver; February cember 20 and 21, from 9 hoo.com or P.O. Box 274, “Celtic Christmas” the hunting department. 4 - Bucktail Streamers; a.m. to 5 p.m. at Sports Greene, ME 04236. Each session covers a February 11 - Hare’s Ear Trader, 707 Main Street in All proceeds from different fl y. The schedule Nymph; February 18 - Grey Lewiston. Due to a lack of the event will support is listed below. Ghost; February 25 - Egg an available indoor venue, Tommy’s Feral Felines, The classes are free and Patterns; March 4 - Ant the event will take place in a volunteer, no-kill orga- open to all ages and abilities; Patterns; March 11 - Hollow a tent in the Sports Trader nization that relies sole- no equipment is required. Fly; March 20 - Spinning parking lot. A wide variety ly upon donations and For more information or Dear Hair Techniques. of delicious treats will bake and yard sales to be available for sale and fund its work supporting coffee and hot chocolate local cats living a feral FREE DELIVERY CATERING AVAILABLE will be served. There will existence due to human be 50-50 raffl e and other abandonment. prizes. Tommy’s builds and Tommy’s can use as maintains outdoor winter The American Irish Repertory Ensemble (AIRE) brings its many baked goods as pos- shelters and provides food, holiday family entertainment “A Celtic Christmas” back to sible for this popular two- water, spaying and neu- Studio Theater at Portland Stage December 11 through 21. day event. Since many of tering, vaccinations and us bake during the holiday medical care for sick and There will be new cheer will prevail as the CARIBBEAN AND AMERICAN RESTAURANT season, why not turn out injured animals, as well as actors and musicians - in- American Irish Repertory 207-241-2800 • 81 College Street • Lewiston, ME an extra dozen cookies foster care and placement cluding a bagpiper - but Ensemble (AIRE) brings OPEN: Sun.-Tues. 8am – 8pm or bars to donate? If you for cats that can still be the same sense of infectious its popular holiday family Wed.-Thurs. 8am – 10pm • Fri.-Sat. 8am – 11pm would like to be one of re-domesticated. fun and heartfelt Christmas See Celtic, page 12 Luiggi’s Pizzeria 782-0701 '$,/<63(&,$/6

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Lee Dylan Thomas recollecting of Advent, from Monday, and thus reconciles the encouraged Don to try it boyhood holiday mem- December 15 to Friday, individual to the Lord and out before loading it onto ories. This will be paired December 19. his church. The “seal of the bike rack on the back of with a music-fi lled original In preparation for confession” guarantees the his car and taking it home. piece, “The Legend of the Christmas, each parish absolute confi dentiality of After riding the Wren,” featuring Irish step in Maine will offer both the penitent and the paved bike trail along the dancers from the Stillson confessions on at least three sins confessed. Androscoggin River to Bath School of Irish Dance. The weekday evenings from 6 To search by county and back, Don deemed the piece is based upon the to 7 p.m. In the Catholic for a church offering “The bike a keeper. Lee made a few Irish tradition of the Wren faith, Reconciliation, also Light is On for You,” visit minor adjustments, including Boys, who go from house known as Penance or www.portlanddiocese.org/ a softer seat, a water bottle to house on St. Stephen’s Confession, is one of the lightison. Don Robitaille proudly displays the new specialized bike he holder and a kickstand, and Day (December 26) singing two sacraments of healing To search by parish, received from Patrick Dempsey for being the oldest biker in the it was good to go. and collecting donations (the other is the anointing visit www.portlanddiocese. Dempsey Challenge every year so far. When not biking, for a celebration. AIRE’s of the sick) given to the org/light-is-on-parishes. Don is out walking daily. He exuberant presentation will church by Jesus, who offers These sites will be Story and Photo by from Patrick Dempsey. brings a trash bag with him invite the audience to join sinners forgiveness for updated frequently leading Rachel Morin It seems that Patrick’s to pick up the litter he sees on in the fun. offenses committed against up to December 15. When Don Robitaille sister, Mary Dempsey, his hikes. “I like to do my part “We’re happy to be called me from Center noticed that Don - still in cleaning the environment,” able to present this joyous St. Cycles in Brunswick, going strong at age 83 - has he says. production again,” said children in the show will at 25A Forest Avenue in he was brimming with been the oldest participant AIRE Artistic Director be Grace Blankenship, Portland. For more infor- excitement. “My bike is in the Dempsey Challenge Tony Reilly, who is direct- Jonathan DeRoche, Aliza mation or to reserve tickets, here!” he said. I knew every year since its inception. Celtic Continued from page 11 ing the show. “It struck Erickson, Ellie Lomang- call 799-5327 or see www. what he meant. I see Don When Don came in for the a chord with audiences ino, Jacob Orenstein and airetheater.com. everywhere I go: art exhibits, event this year, Mary called entertainment, “A Celtic when we last performed it Helen Strout. The adult Since 2004, AIRE has book signings, theatrical this to Patrick’s attention. Christmas,” back to the in 2011, and it’s especially cast includes Thomas Ian been dedicated to present- performances, lectures, Patrick went over to Don Studio Theater at Portland timely to be bringing it Campbell, Lisa Boucher ing the best in classic and Senior College “Food for to congratulate him on his Stage December 11 through back this year as we cele- Hartman, Susan Reilly and contemporary Irish and Thought” programs - if yearly participation and 21. brate the 100th anniver- Tony Reilly. Irish American theater to there’s a cultural, artistic or promised him a new bike! A Celtic Christmas sary of the birth of Dylan Performances of Celt- New England audiences educational program going A recent November will offer audience mem- Thomas.” ic Christmas will take place in order to share the power on, Don will be there. So I Tuesday was the day. Don bers of all ages a unique Featured in this year’s Thursday through Sat- and beauty of Irish theater learned early on that Don got the call from Center St. and delightful way to get festivities will be juggler urday evenings at 7 p.m., while raising awareness was going to get a free bike Cycles, notifying him that into the holiday spirit. New Matiss Duhon; musician with Saturday and Sunday and understanding of Irish Thomas Ian Campbell, matinees at 2 p.m., and culture. 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Am- the 26ers high and middle acclaimed wife and hus- 11- free. 513-3139. using your DSLR” with time throughout the year ple parking; doors open at school hockey programs of band folk duo performs; Kevin Fowler, “Capture to for an annual fee of $35. 6 p.m. $10 (free for club SAD 15, RSU 4 and RSU poet David Weiss opens. Print in Lightroom” with For more information, call members). 729-6607. 16. Fri-Sun thru Dec. 21 Refreshments. $10 sug- Kinne Rob Sylvan and “Photo- 729-6607, email info@fi rst- Continued from page 11 Christmas “Nativity.” (10-4 on Sats & Suns). gested donation, kids free. journalism Tips” with Greta lightcc.com, or see www. 7 p.m. Pathway Vineyard 272-6582. 513-3922. Retrospection.” He once Rybus. fi rstlightcc.com. Church, 12 Foss Rd., Lewis- Theater : “A Christmas Teddy Bear Dance. 7 owned a complete line of ton. 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