L-A’s Favorite Newspaper! Now in the Sebago Lakes Region! win iTy © TwinT City TIMES, Inc. 2018 C TIMES(207) 795-5017 • [email protected] FREE • Vol. XX, No. 28 Your Hometown Newspaper Since 1999 Thursday, October 18, 2018 • FREE New Ventures offers marketing mini-grant Tightest Five comedy Are you a small busi- ness owner looking for contest tonight a marketing boost? New Ventures Maine is seeking applications from small businesses for its Marketing Mini-Grants Program. The application deadline is 11:59 p.m. on Friday, November 2. New Ventures Maine’s Marketing Mini-Grant Pro- gram aims to strengthen access to markets for mi- cro-businesses by support- ing the development of marketing tools, materials, and activities. Under the Recent mini-grant winner Sweet Life Kettle Corn of Farmington program, NVME awards $250,000. Not-for-profit cash mini-grants (up to $500 organizations or business- each) to micro-enterprises es are not eligible. A 25% for marketing projects via a match of the prize amount competitive processes. The will be required. Mini- program is supported and grants support business partially funded by Norway marketing and promotion, Savings Bank. not the production of prod- A total of $500 is avail- ucts or purchase of equip- able in the current Novem- ment, tools, furnish- ber 2018 grant cycle for busi- ings, or other fixed assets. Portland’s Kevin Neales will be the evening’s featured nesses in the western region Interested small busi- comedian when Maine Event Comedy hosts the second that includes Androscoggin, ness owners can apply for Recent mini-grant winner Four Pines Painting of Poland preliminary round of its Tightest Five comedy contest on Franklin, and Oxford Coun- the marketing mini-grant Thursday, October 18 at 7 p.m. at Bear Bones Beer. Of the ties. Businesses eligible for online at newventures- prise Specialist for NVME gram and about the com- ten hopefuls performing their best five minutes of original the mini-grant employ five maine.org. Western Region, at karleen. petitions in the other five material, five will advance to the semifinal round on Novem- or fewer full-time equiv- If you prefer a paper [email protected]. regions of the state are also ber 15. A comedy open-mic follows each round. The show is alent employees and have application, contact Kar- More information available at newventures- free and open to those ages 21 and older. Bear Bones Beer gross annual sales under leen Andrews, Microenter- about the mini-grant pro- maine.org. is located at 43 Lisbon Street in Lewiston.

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Governor’s Address: Question 1 on November’s Ballot is Bad Policy Dear Maine Taxpay- hurt our economy. Another example is a $2 billion of Mainer’s total prove the working con- er, This new tax will couple who work as a sales personal income. ditions of a mother who There are so many drive high-income earners manager, making $125,000, We have worked hard cares for her adult child bad policies rolled into out of the state. But don’t be and restaurant server, mak- to bring prosperity to Main- with autism in their own Question 1 on Novem- fooled. It won’t just affect ing $30,000. Their com- ers, and now, when wag- home. It’s their home! ber’s ballot that it’s hard the wealthy. Hard-working bined income of $155,000 es are rising, Question 1 And she should NOT have to know where to begin. couples will be hit too. will make them subject to will send us backward. But to pay union dues for the I’m going to highlight Maine will be the the 3.8 percent tax. They’ll Question 1’s bad policy privilege of caring for her what I consider to be the highest-taxed state for pay an extra $925. isn’t limited to taxes and our own child. most dangerous. households with combined A self-employed per- economy. Our seniors and Question 1 attempts incomes over $130,000. It son running a small business Question 1 will require people with disabilities to create a “Universal will also tax other income, with income of $140,000 the state to turn over the deserve privacy, not ex- Home Care Program” like rent, interest, and cap- will also get hit. The amount names and contact infor- ploitation. that purports to provide ital gains. above $130,800 would be mation of our seniors over Question 1’s sup- home-based assistance to The Office of Tax Pol- taxed at 3.8 percent. The 65 and any person with a porters are pushing a dan- people with disabilities icy estimates that 58,355 Governor Paul R. LePage self-employed person will disability who may receive gerous political agenda and senior citizens. Maine families will, on av- pay an extra $350. in-home care to any union using vulnerable people In reality, it creates erage, have a 30-percent tax $66,000 and a police offi- Question 1 isn’t just and any person who wants to who are dependent on the a new 3.8 percent tax on increase in 2019 if Question cer who makes $95,000, taxing the wealthy. It will run for the oversight board. care of family and friends. individuals and families. 1 passes. Approximately including overtime. When hit hardworking Maine fam- The goal of this colos- They should be ashamed It will create a new, mas- 3,650 of those families in- they file their state taxes, ilies. sal violation of privacy is to of themselves. sive bureaucracy with no clude a school teacher. their combined income of The State Economist badger the person’s caregiv- state oversight, and it will Here are a few exam- $161,000 will make them projects that Question 1 ers - their friends and family Thank You, put people on wait lists. ples of how it will affect real subject to the 3.8 percent would cause Maine to miss members - into joining a Paul R. LePage It will also violate patient taxpayers: tax. They will pay an extra out on up to 3,800 jobs and, union and paying dues. Governor confidentiality, and will it A teacher who makes $1,150. by 2023, see a loss of $1.4 to A union won’t im-

SeniorsPlus to host Open House Evergreen Subaru purchases Best Buy building in Auburn Evergreen Subaru a smooth, seamless transi- in Norway now begins working with tion,” he added. “We get to SeniorsPlus will host including Meals on Wheels. architects and builders to buffer our staff and custom- an Open House to celebrate A complimentary conti- construct a state-of-the-art ers from the chaos of a con- the opening of its new of- nental breakfast will be space that will offer unique struction site, then pull the fice in Norway at 9 Mar- served. The event is free convenience and comfort wrapper off the new place ston Street. The event will and open to the public. features for both customers and move in to a finished take place on Friday, Oc- For more information, call and employees alike. The building. Once that’s done, tober 19 from 7:30 to 9:30 1-800-427-1241. Additional dealership plans to begin we can repurpose our Center a.m. Staff will be on hand parking will be available construction in the spring of Street store.” to meet guests and answer at nearby Norway Brew- 2019, with the hope of mov- Last week, Evergreen questions about the orga- ing Company at 737 Main ing into the new building in Subaru shared the news with nization and its services, Street. early 2020. their 60 staff members by Regarding plans for closing early and chartering its current building on 774 a bus to take them on a sur- First Auburn Seniors The dealership plans to begin construction in the spring Center Street, Weisz said, prise “field trip” to the Best of 2019, with the hope of moving into the new building in “We’re still in the early Buy building for a tour and early 2020. phases of exploring possi- celebration of the future of Evergreen Subaru in Doug Weisz. “And, while bilities for our Center Street Evergreen Subaru. Auburn has purchased the we had been exploring building. Whether we sell, Evergreen Subaru was currently vacant Best Buy creative expansion op- lease or retain our current founded in 2006 and sells building on Turner Street, portunities for our current building for another use, our and services new and used with a plan to convert it into property, repurposing and top priority right now is to Subarus, sells used vehicles a best-in-class Subaru store. building out the empty Best focus on making our future of all makes, and rents new “We have definite- Buy building provides the dealership home into the Subarus to the general pub- ly outgrown our current fastest and least disruptive best space it can be.” lic. For more information, space,” said Evergreen Sub- means of growing our busi- “Our Center street lo- visit www.evergreensubaru. aru’s Managing Owner, ness.” cation allows us to make com.

At its October meeting, the group held a baked goods, flowers, fruit, and tomatoes auction to raise funds for future activities. After their October 50-50 winners were Jane meeting at the Auburn Se- Morin, Diane Pippin, and nior Community Center in Leroy Walker. Pettengill Park, the First Au- The group welcomes burn Senior Citizens group all Seniors 55 and older and held a baked goods, flowers, usually meets the first and fruit, and tomatoes auction third Wednesday of each to raise funds for future month, except on holidays activities. Forty-two mem- and school storm cancella- bers attended the event. tion days. For more infor- Attendance winners were mation, call the Auburn Rec. Fran St. Pierre and Bea Department at 333-6601, Brooks. Pot of Gold winners ext. 4 or group president were Marge Gardner, Bea Cindy Larrabee at 345- Brooks, and Jeanne Adams. 9533.

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SeniorsPlus elects new board member, officers SeniorsPlus recent- ly elected a new slate of officers to its Board of Di- rectors at its annual meet- ing in Lewiston. They are Pat McCluskey of Peru, Chair; Pat Vampatella of New Gloucester, Vice Chair; Larry Morin of Lewiston, Treasurer; and Dennis Gray of Norway, Secretary. In addition, Mell Ham- lyn of Auburn joined the board. She is the Director of Finance and Human Re- sources at Connectivity The new officers are (l. to r.) Dennis Gray, Secretary; Pat McCluskey, Chair; Patricia Point in Auburn. Her pre- Vampatella, Vice Chair; and Larry Morin, Treasurer. vious volunteer service has

Mell Hamlyn joined the board.

included the Great Falls Bal- Home Care and Hospice, loon Festival, Androscoggin and St. Dominic Academy. Breakfast Club meeting features local birders

Steven Reed Douglas Boyd The next meeting of then working his way south the Auburn-Lewiston Rotary and over to Texas. Before Breakfast Club on Wednes- wearing out his vehicle and day, October 24 at 7 a.m. putting a giant dent in his will feature Stanton Bird wallet, he listed 512 of our Club members Steven Reed 700-plus species over eight and Douglas Boyd. The months. He holds a Master’s club meets every Wednes- degree in Environmental day at the United Method- Education. ist Church, located at 439 Boyd is a co-leader Park Avenue in Auburn. with Steve and Judy Marden The cost for breakfast is of the Stanton Bird Club $10. All are welcome to walks that depart each week attend. from Bates College during Reed is an active vol- the spring bird migration unteer for the club as a tour in April and May. He feels leader and land steward on fortunate to have had the op- their Thorncrag and Wood- portunity to bird in several bury properties. He leads European countries, Iceland, walks for everyone from Africa, Central and South school children to scientists America, the Caribbean, visiting the Gordon Institute and many parts of the USA at Bates College. In 1999, and Canada. He holds a he did a North American Bachelor of Science degree “Big Year” birding, cross- in agriculture with a major ing the U.S. to Oregon, in wildlife biology. Diabetes Education Forum The Central Maine ing Matters Pop-Up Shop- Endocrinology and Dia- ping Tour with a SNAP-Ed betes Center will present a Nutrition Educator; Habit Diabetes Education Forum Change, with Mercedes Per- on Thursday, November alta, RN, CDE; Eye Health 1, from 1 to 5 p.m. at the with Diabetes, with Sirus Dempsey Center, located on Hamzavi, MD; and Foot the fifth floor at 29 Lowell Care with Diabetes, with Street in Lewiston. All com- Christopher Sacco, DPM. munity members are wel- Those attending will also come to come explore how learn how technology can to thrive after a diabetes help them better manage diagnosis. The forum will their diabetes. Seating is cover the following topics: limited; please RSVP by Nutrition, through a Cook- calling 795-7520. Thursday, October 18, 2018 • Twin City TIMES Page 5 Lisbon Credit Union names Rock Star CMMC recognized for high-quality stroke care Award winner Central Maine Med- is a serious problem, and issues. ical Center has been rec- we know that the right care Successful patient out- Lisbon Credit Union ognized for providing ad- immediately following signs comes often require team- has announced that the latest vanced primary stroke care, of stroke, and attentive fol- work and partnership, and winner of its quarterly Rock earning certification from low-up, can make all the stroke care is no different. Star Award recognizing an the Joint Commission after difference. We’re proud that A patient in Bridgton Hospi- employee for outstanding a rigorous unannounced our providers and entire care tal’s emergency department service was Tracy Collins. inspection last month. The team are making that differ- was recently under observa- In recognition of the honor, accreditation, which eval- ence every day.” tion for trans-ischemic at- she received a trophy, a $50 uates quality and safety in There are nearly 7 mil- tack, an early sign of stroke. award, and a paid day off. the hospital’s delivery of lion stroke survivors in the When his condition wors- Collins started with critical services and patient United States, where stroke ened, the Bridgton Hospital the credit union 14 years ago care, recognizes CMMC’s is the fifth leading cause of team, in consultation with and, within only one year of continuous commitment to death. Central Maine Med- Central Maine Healthcare’s employment, was promoted improvement in delivering ical Center treats more than partner, Massachusetts Gen- to her current position of Fi- the highest standard of care. 200 stroke cases annually. eral Hospital, administered nancial Resolutions Officer Reviewers from the “We are continually clot-busting drugs in under at the Lisbon office. She has Joint Commission, the na- working to improve and ex- 10 minutes, stabilizing the been employed with credit tion’s oldest and largest pand our high-quality care,” patient, who recovered at unions from the age of 18 standards-setting and ac- said Dr. Hunter Sweet, DO. Central Maine Medical Cen- and has gained working crediting body, noted points “We’re thrilled with this ter under the stroke team’s knowledge of all areas, mak- of excellence in CMMC honor confirming our com- care. ing her uniquely qualified care that included provider mitment to our patients. “That episode of stroke to help members with their leadership and multidisci- Recently, a patient we saw could have been deadly, but finances. plinary efforts across the with early signs of stroke quick action and partnership Collins was nominated stroke care team. The hospi- had a complete recovery changed the course,” said for the award by several tal had among the top posi- after being treated with a Tupponce. The federal Cen- employees. As the credit tive patient outcomes in the clot-busting agent. That’s ters for Disease Control says union’s Financial Resolu- country, and the reviewers how we measure success.” that patients who are seen tions Officer, she interacts called CMMC’s stroke care Most stroke patients and treated quickly have Tracy Collins every day with members team “among the leading come into the hospital better chances at positive who are having financial cy,” said another employee. projects and enjoys spend- programs in the nation.” through the emergency outcomes. difficulties. As one employ- “They talked about how ing time with her friends “This certification is room, where CMMC pro- The Joint Commis- ee stated, “Tracy is very friendly and patient she is and family. a huge recognition of our viders can quickly test and sion has accredited hospi- understanding and works and how much they appre- The Lisbon Credit spectacular stroke team, treat the condition. CMMC tals for more than 60 years with perseverance to help ciate her working with them Union’s Employee Recog- and a vote of confidence in recently named a new Med- and currently, more 4,000 our members get caught up during difficult times.” nition Program was created the high quality of care and ical Director for Emergency hospitals nationwide main- on their late payments with Collins lives in Lew- at the end of 2014 to allow safety that Central Maine Care. Dr. Michael Blake, tain Joint Commission the utmost positive and iston with her dog, Luna, staff members to nominate Medical Center offers all of who has been an emergency accreditation. CMMC’s courteous manner.” with whom she loves to go each other for outstanding our patients,” said Dr. Da- physician with CMMC for accreditation is an initial “I waited on two mem- walking whenever she can. member service and various vid Tupponce, President of eight years, is nationally certification, and the hospi- bers in a row today who In her spare time, she likes other factors. One winner is the hospital and Executive board certified in emergency tal will have a recertification spoke very highly of Tra- to do yard work and house chosen every quarter. Vice President of Central medicine and has a deep inspection every two years Maine Healthcare. “Stroke background in public health going forward. Optimist Club inducts new officers FALL KAYAK SALE! $50 OFF ALL KAYAKS UNDER $700 $100 OFF ALL KAYAKS OVER $700 UP TO $300 OFF SELECT KAYAKS $50 OFF ALL STAND UP PADDLE BOARDS

Outgoing Optimist Club President Sabrina Best welcomes new club President Mamie Ney, Vice President Angela Snow, and Secretary Sheryl Mathews. The Lewiston-Auburn Optimist Club is a service club that participates in projects supporting kids in the community. For more information, call 783-5269 or visit www.optimist.org. Best selection of top brands to choose from: Youth Council encourages residents, visitors to share “City Positivity” through online form The Lewiston Youth Lewiston” comments. The their voice to support their Advisory Council is con- Youth Advisory Council city or share a positive ex- tinuing its “Shine on Lew- believes this opportunity perience that occurred while iston” outreach initiative will shine a positive light visiting here: “Pay It For- by providing an online sub- on Lewiston and enhance ward” Moments; “Why Did mission form for residents its sense of community. The You Move Here?”; Thank- and visitors to share “City council will review entries ing a Local Worker; Suc- Positivity” - good things that and distribute them to the cesses in Community Gar- happen here and that the city public via the press and so- dening; What’s Possible has to offer - about Lewis- cial media. Please note that in Lewiston; Meaningful ton. This is a follow-up to LYAC retains full discretion Heritage Stories; Proud of LYAC’s recent “Let’s Get about what is appropriate My Student(’s) Moments; Down to Business… Shine for public distribution. The Over the Moon Athletic Mo- on Lewiston” business in- form can be accessed at ments; Proud Parent-Grand- Only minutes from Lewiston/Auburn! terview series distributed www.lewistonmaine.gov/ parent Moments; Favorite through social media. positivity. Lewiston Arts Experienc- 271 Maine Street Hours: Monday – Friday 8am to 5:30pm The online form pro- The Youth Advisory es; Great Places to Eat or Route 26, Poland Saturday 8am to 4pm, Sunday 8am to 2pm vides a venue for commu- Council suggests the follow- Shop in Lewiston; Help nity members or visitors to ing topics for input and en- from a Neighbor Sto- Open 7 Days a week share their own “pride in courages individuals to use ries; and Other. 998-5390 Page 6 Twin City TIMES • Thursday, October 18, 2018 HR Thursdays spotlights Association Health Plans The LA Metro Cham- chase health insurance. As derwriters. What’s Going On ber of Commerce, Central a result, the Department of Allumbaugh hosted Maine Human Resource Labor issued new rules on “Inside Maine Healthcare,” Association, and Lewiston Association Health Plans in a television program aired CareerCenter will pres- June of 2018. Come learn on the Time Warner Cable ent an HR Thursdays pro- what the new rule changed, network, from 2010 to 2012. Tommy’s seeks boughs for insulation, volunteers gram called “Association how it could work in Maine, He has been published and Health Plans: An Oppor- and how this could provide cited in many state and to help build shelters for feral cats tunity for Lower Health new opportunities for Maine national media outlets. His Insurance Premiums for employers. research and articles have and they desperately need an Maine Employers” on The presenter will been published by the Her- enormous supply as soon as Thursday, October 25, be Joel Allumbaugh, Pres- itage Foundation, Health possible to begin their win- from 12 to 1:30 p.m. The ident and CEO of National Affairs and Forbes. He has ter preparations. workshop will take place in Worksite Benefit Group been appointed to multiple In addition to this the chamber’s conference (NWBG), Inc., dba the Al- state committees and boards much needed insulation, room at 415 Lisbon Street lumbaugh Agency. Founded and currently serves on the Tommy’s is seeking addi- in Lewiston. in 2004, NWBG is a full-ser- Board of the Maine Guar- tional volunteers this year On October 12, 2017, vice employee benefits in- antee Access Reinsurance to help build new shelters the Trump administration is- surance agency specializing Association and the Maine to replace the many that sued Executive Order 13813 in patient-centered health Health Data Organization were lost through the Au- “Promoting Healthcare plan strategies. Allumbaugh The workshop is $25 tumn Storm of 2017, the Choice and Competition is a Visiting Senior Fel- for Chamber members, harsh winter of 2018, and re- Across the United States,” low at the Foundation for $50 for non-members, and cent vandalism. All building which directed federal agen- Government Accountability free for CMHRA members. materials will be supplied. cies to issue rules or guid- and is a past director of the For more information, call Tommy’s has found that fir and blue spruce boughs provide It’s been a difficult ance that would make it Center for Health Reform 783-2249. To register, see the best insulation for the structures it builds and maintains year for the feral cat colo- easier for small employers Initiatives and the Maine www.LAMetroChamber. to shelter feral cats. nies that Tommy’s helps. If to band together to pur- Association of Health Un- com. One of the things the provide a place to eat free you have blue spruce or fir volunteers at Tommy’s Feral from the danger of preda- boughs you could donate, Feline Friends do to help tors. Tommy’s has found or would like to volunteer Human rights educator to speak at Bates College feral cats living in the wild that fir and blue spruce to help build shelters, con- UNA-Maine, a chapter called “Reducing Anti-Im- General’s Office. He has is build shelters to protect boughs provide the best tact Norm Blais at norm- of the United Nations As- migrant and Anti-Muslim facilitated conflict resolu- them from the elements and insulation for these shelters, [email protected]. sociation of the USA, will Bias in Maine,” will present tion in Northern Ireland and celebrate United Nations insights from his recent Kosovo as well as in the Day with a presentation by dialogues among refugees, United States. Triage Cancer presents free educational human rights educator Steve recent immigrants, and UNA-USA’s mission Wessler on Wednesday, long-time residents here in is to educate, inspire, and conference at Dempsey Center October 24 at 7 p.m. at Pet- the state. mobilize Americans to sup- Triage Cancer will cial Assistance; Thinking Sure Your Wishes are tingill Hall G52 on the Bates Wessler teaches at port the UN’s principles and present a free educational Creatively About Financial Honored; Wills, Trusts, and College campus in Lewis- College of the Atlantic in its vital work of decreasing conference for cancer pa- Resources); Powers of Attorney for Fi- ton. The event is co-spon- Bar Harbor and George conflicts and creating a more tients, survivors, caregivers, Understanding Your nancial Affairs; Advance sored by Bates College and Mason University in Virgin- sustainable and healthier advocates, and oncology Health Insurance Options Health Care Directives and the Holocaust and Human ia. He is the author of “The world. Now an organiza- healthcare professionals on (Health Insurance Terms POLST) Rights Center of Maine. Respectful School” and tion of 193 nations, the UN Saturday, October 27, from You Need to Know; How to Employment Is- The program is free numerous articles focusing was formed at the end of 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Choose Between Plans; CO- sues: Working Through and open to the public. Light on hate crimes and their World War II. This year Dempsey Center in Lewis- BRA, Medicare, and Medic- Treatment, Taking Time refreshments will be provid- prevention. After graduating marks the 70th anniversary ton. This is an opportuni- aid; What to do When You Off, Disability Insur- ed. Free parking is avail- from Harvard College and of the Universal Declara- ty to learn about practical Lose Coverage Through ance, and Returning to able. For more information, Boston University of Law, tion of Human Rights. The cancer survivorship issues, Your Employer) Work (How to Get Help email [email protected]. he settled in Maine, where adoption of the UDHR by from beyond diagnosis to Navigating Your Working Through Treat- Wessler is an engaging he eventually founded and, the UN General Assembly post-treatment survivorship. Health Insurance Coverage, ment or Returning to Work; speaker who focuses on for more than ten years, in 1948 was spearheaded The conference will include Clinical Trials, & Appeals How to Take Time Off and reducing bias, harassment, directed a Center for Hate by Eleanor Roosevelt, an sessions on: (Making the Most of Your Get Paid; Looking for Work and hate crimes through Prevention at USM. Prior to early advocate for the pre- Being an Empow- Health Insurance Coverage; After a Cancer Diagnosis; education, training, and that, he led the Civil Rights decessor organization of the ered Patient and Advocate Managing Medical Bills; Employment Rights as a advocacy. The program, Unit at the Maine Attorney UNA-USA. (Talking with Your Health Demystifying Clinical Tri- Caregiver). Care Team; Advocacy Op- als; What to Do When an The Dempsey Center portunities in the Cancer Insurance Company Says is located on the fifth floor “Building a Marketing Plan” course at CMCC Community; How to Get No); at 29 Lowell Street in Lew- The Center for Work- ing plan is needed to get the second session. More Involved in the Cancer Being Prepared: iston. To register, see http:// force & Professional De- noticed by customers. This The cost of the class Community); Estate Planning & Other triagecancer.org/lewiston. velopment at Central Maine course is designed to help is $139. Space is limited Navigating Finances Documents (What Docu- For more information, Community College will participants learn the keys and advance registration After Cancer (How to Re- ments Do You Need; Fi- email [email protected] present a course called to building, executing, and is required; the deadline build Your Financial Health; nancial Decisions to Protect or see www.triagecancer. “Building a Marketing Plan” living with a marketing to register is Tuesday, Where to Access Finan- Your Family; Making org. that will meet from 2 to 5 plan. In the first session, October 23. 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Unless otherwise tamins and why they are day, November 2, 2 to 3:30 noted, classes are free of important, as well as about p.m. Instructor: Melissa Educate Maine receives national honor from NASBE charge and take place at 8 the effectiveness and uses McCarthy, UNE graduate Educate Maine has tion and connects Mainers public education, college Falcon Road in Lewiston. of herbal supplements, cal- student. Open enrollment is been honored with the with careers in computing and career readiness, early SeniorsPlus is fully acces- cium, and probiotics. The October 15 to December 7. 2018 “Friend of Educa- and informational tech- childhood education, and sible and Hearing Assis- session will also address Get the basics of Medicare tion” award by the National nology. The organization college affordability. tive Equipment is available safety using supplements in this introductory course. Association of State Boards has also brought TechHire These efforts have all upon request. Please register with prescriptions and when This presentation will be of Education. This national - a national initiative that influenced policy in Maine, for classes by calling 795- to talk to your pharmacist perfect for people new to award is given annually to connects people with tech particularly with ESSA and 4010 or 1-800-427-1241. or doctor. Medicare or for anyone an individual or organiza- jobs through non-tradition- the significant need for a For a complete schedule, “Being Mortal.” looking to brush up on their tion whose contributions to al pathways - to Maine. skilled, educated labor force including ongoing fitness Thursday, November 1, knowledge. education are significant and In partnership with Unum in the state. Pre-K for all classes and other groups, 1:30 to 3 p.m. Angela Moore “The Books of Harper enduring. and the Maine Principals’ is the goal, with funds be- visit seniorsplus.org/educa- of Beacon Hospice pres- Lee.” Tuesdays, September In seven years, Edu- Association, Educate Maine ing allocated across the tion-center. ents this screening of the 25 through November 6 cate Maine has established administers the Education state, especially in rural and “Simple Activities for groundbreaking PBS special (no class on 10/16), 9:30 to itself as a prominent and Leaders Experience, a year- high-poverty areas. Loan Seniors with Alzheimer’s.” “Being Mortal,” based on 11:30 a.m. Instructor: Lau- respected advocate for ed- long program that connects repayment plans also have Thursday, October 25 , 11 the best-selling book by ra Sturgis. Senior College ucation and the economy. the business and education been established to keep the a.m. to noon. Instructor: Al- Atul Gawande, MD. “Being members only; to register, It champions college and sectors and provides valu- best and brightest in Maine. bert L’Etoile, Woodlands. Mortal” explores the impli- call Senior College at 780- career readiness, strives to able opportunities for our “Educate Maine This presentation will pro- cations of coming to terms 5960. This course will ex- increase educational attain- upcoming leaders. demonstrates why on-the- vide simple, easy activity with one’s own mortality. plore the books “To Kill a ment of the Maine work- Partnering with the ground partners are critical ideas for caretakers and Attendees will learn ways to Mockingbird” and “Go Set force, believes in equity for state board and department to the success of import- family members of seniors approach these challenging a Watchman.” The instructor all and life-long learning, of education, Educate Maine ant statewide education living with Alzheimer’s conversations with loved taught English at Edward and recognizes the need to has transformed Maine’s initiatives,” said NASBE disease. ones and will be provided Little High School for 15 have the business commu- Teacher of the Year pro- President and CEO Kristen “Vitamins, Herbals, with resources to help de- years and enjoys sharing nity and the educational gram by implementing a Amundson. “NASBE is and Supplements.” Monday, velop their own wishes for books with others. community work closely rigorous process for select- proud to honor such sup- together for the benefit of ing semi-finalists, finalists, portive, knowledgeable our students. and the eventual choice for stakeholders working on Mariners partner with Mixlr for radio broadcasts Educate Maine has Maine Teacher of the Year. behalf of Maine students.” been a part of commissions This program had well over “We are thrilled to The Maine Mariners front office in July. Kee- The Mariners first pre- and committees formed to 300 nominations in each receive NASBE’s Friend have announced that all ley has been broadcasting season game against the improve education in Maine of the past three years - a of Education award this 72 regular season games hockey for nine years, in- Worcester Railers on Sat- and beyond. It is recognized substantial increase from year,” said Educate Maine’s during the 2018-19 season cluding stints as the voice urday, October 6 at 7 p.m. by Maine’s Chamber of the handful of nominations Executive Director Edmund will be broadcast for free of NCAA DIII Oswego in Exeter, New Hampshire Commerce, department of it used to receive each year. Cervone. “We are proud of with streaming audio State (Oswego, NY), the will be carried on Mixlr. The education, state board of Educate Maine regu- the work that we do with through the internet stream- NAHL’s Keystone Ice Min- regular season kicks off on education, and other stake- larly collaborates with the Maine businesses and ed- ing service Mixlr. Fans can ers (Connellsville, PA), and Saturday, October 13 at 6 holders as the “go-to” orga- Chamber of Commerce on ucators to support teachers access the Mariners Ra- the NAHL’s Austin Bruins p.m. against the Adirondack nization for data and robust research and initiatives. and students across our dio Network at Mixlr.com/ (Austin, MN). Thunder at Cross Insurance analysis needs and for con- They annually publish state. This is a great honor.” MaineMariners or directly Mixlr can be accessed Arena. vening innovative ideas. an Education Indicators The 2018 Friend of from the team website at on mobile and handheld The Mariners are “I am so glad Educate Report, and in 2017, they Education Award will be MarinersOfMaine.com/lis- devices via the Mixlr App on members of the East Coast Maine will be nationally executed an ambitious presented at NASBE’s na- ten. the Apple and Google Play Hockey League, the pre- recognized by NASBE as plan to close the skills tional conference in Denver, The Mariners will stores or by visiting Mari- mier AA hockey league in its 2018 Friend of Educa- gap for Maine employers Colorado. broadcast additional con- nersOfMaine.com/listen in the United States. Single tion.” said Martha Harris, a by doubling in three years NASBE is the only tent on Mixlr, including a web browser. game tickets are on sale Maine state board member. the number of students national organization giving coach’s shows and other Fans can also watch now at www.MarinersOf- “The organization has been enrolled in hands-on, voice and adding value to audio features leading up to video streams of all regular Maine.com or by calling the an invaluable partner and a skills-based technical edu- the nation’s state boards and throughout the season. season games via ECHL.TV, Trusted Choice Box office true friend of education on cation programs. This has of education. A nonprofit Providing all the play- a subscription-based service at 207-775-3458. Those a number of state board ini- resulted in policy changes organization founded in by-play action will be Media powered by Neulion. Along interested in season tickets, tiatives. We are grateful they in Maine’s legislative and 1958, NASBE works to Relations and Broadcast with the video, the choice of group tickets, five game are such great champions of executive branches. Career strengthen state leadership Manager Michael Keeley, the “home” or “away” audio plans, or flex packs can call high-quality education for and technical education is in educational policymak- who joined the Mariners broadcast is available. 833-GO-MAINE. all Maine students.” now a major initiative in ing, promote excellence in In the last three years, Maine, with an additional the education of all students, Educate Maine has estab- focus on expanding it to advocate equality of access lished and expanded Proj- middle school. to educational opportunity, ect Login, which provides Other research pro- and ensure continued citizen resources for educators, duced by Educate Maine support for public educa- parents, and students in and the Chamber of Com- tion. For more information, K-12 and higher educa- merce address funding for see www.nasbe.org.

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Story and photos by of USM-Portland, editor of Hierstein prepared a con- ing next.” It is clear they are for the fun of it, meeting new country skiing, this is for Rachel Morin Maine Senior College Net- tinuous slideshow featuring ardent supporters of Senior friends, and selecting from a you. If interested, call 753- It was a joyous oc- work Newsletter, and Lucy memorable photos gleaned College and all it offers. vast and interesting curric- 6610, leave your name and casion when members of Bisson, Chair of the Senior from albums of senior col- New members are al- ulum and opportunities to telephone number, and your USM’s Lewiston-Auburn College Board of Directors. lege members of past years’ ways welcome. The guide- join special-interest groups call will be returned. Senior College gathered A highlight of the oc- classes, awards, events, in- lines are simple: if you are in theater, dine-around, out- to celebrate their 20th An- casion was the welcom- structors and students. This over 50 and enjoy learning door adventure, and cross niversary year. Brian Toy, ing of the Korean Spirit was a special part of the Interim Dean at USM’s and Promotion Project, who celebration. Lewiston-Auburn Col- presented a program about The afternoon contin- lege, welcomed and con- King Sejong, the Great Ev- ued with attendees remi- gratulated the group on erlasting Light of Korea, and niscing over the past years its excellent history at the then served delicacies from and discussing plans for the college. The presenters fol- their Korean cuisine. future. They are always in- lowing were Anne Cardale Board member Judy terested in “what’s happen-

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Liette Morin and Cynthia Peters

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Over many years, posts are under restoration. at 10 a.m. The cemetery the cemetery had fallen Following the tour, a re- is located on the grounds into disrepair and was over- ception with light refresh- of the former Summit grown with shrubs and ments will be held at the Spring Hotel, a turn-of-the- vegetation. Through the clubhouse. The event is See what’s century grand hotel which combined efforts of the free and open to the public. ceased operations shortly new owner of the Summit For more information, call after World War II. It is Spring Golf Course and the 998-5268. Event celebrates new mountain bike trails at happening... Neptune Woods Join the Bruns- attend. From noon to 2 p.m. at wick-Topsham Land Trust Thanks to support Flight Deck Brewing, there and the Six Rivers-New from the Midcoast Region- will be a social hour to toast England Mountain Bike al Redevelopment Authority the new trails and Gorham Association to celebrate the and Midcoast Hospital, over Bike and Ski will be on site new mountain bike trails at four miles of introducto- offering bike repair and me- Neptune Woods on Bruns- ry-level trails were built on chanics workshops. Flight wick Landing on Sunday, this 64-acre parcel of land Deck Brewing is located October 21, from 10 a.m. on the former Naval Air at 11 Atlantic Avenue in to 12 p.m. Station.Right Brunswick.here! On that day, BTLT, From 10 a.m. to noon To get to Neptune 6R-NEMBA, Flight Deck at Neptune Woods, there Woods, head east on Bath Brewing, Center Street Cy- will be tours of the new Road from downtown cles, Gorham Bike and Ski, trails, group rides for all Brunswick toward Cooks Specialized Bikes, and other experience levels and ages, Corner; turn right onto Ad- Rotary District 7790 Past Governor Al Feather and his wife, Sue, at last year’s event. community supporters will and Center Street Cycles miral Fitch Avenue; turn (Photo by Monica Millhime) come together for group and Specialized Bicycles left onto Forrestal Drive; rides, demos, tours, work- will be on site with 12 of and turn right onto Neptune The local Rotary to the public. local health workers, and shops, and a toast to the their StumpJumper moun- Drive. Neptune Woods will Breakfast and Lunch Clubs World Polio Day is ob- national governments to trails. All ages and experi- tain bikes for attendees to be on your left, across from will partner to mark World served in October to honor eradicate the paralyzing po- ence levels are welcome to try. Coastal Landing. Polio Day with an event to the birthday of Dr. Jonas lio disease affecting 350,000 benefit Rotary’s “End Polio Salk, who led the devel- children. Their combined Now” initiative on Wednes- opment of the first polio efforts helped reduce the APL presents “Gold Rush” science program for kids day, October 24. The event vaccine. Since 1988, Ro- number to only 15 new will take place from 5 to tary International and the cases of the wild polio virus Auburn Public Library at 11 a.m. in the library’s an opportunity to pan for 8 p.m. at Gritty McDuff’s Partners Global Polio this year. will host a special STEM Maggie Trafton Room. gems themselves. After the in Auburn. At the event, Eradication Initiative have For more information program called “Gold Rush” Those attending will kids have found their gems, Gritty’s will donate 50 cents formed collaborations with about the event, contact on Saturday, October 20. learn about rocks and min- they will become geologists for every pint sold and there the World Health Organi- Breakfast Club President Presented by Dr. Genia erals in the crust layer of and do several geological will be 50/50 raffles and zation, UNICEF, the U.S. Brian Dubois at 344-3230 or Sklute of High Touch High the earth’s surface and tests on their gem stones auction items up for bid. Centers for Disease Control Lunch Club President Tom Tech Science of Maine, this how prospectors searched for identification. For more Door prize donations are and Prevention, the Bill and MacDonald at 420-0273 or program for kids ages 5 for them by “panning for information, call the library welcome. 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Public Theatre Center in Lewiston. Lewiston-Auburn area. For Rounding out the The first event will be more information about the season on June 8 and 9 the 25th anniversary edition auction, see www.mainemu- will be “The Big Chill: of the Battle of the Blends sicsociety.org. Songs from the Movie.” on Wednesday, November On December 8 and The sounds of Motown will 3 at 7:30 p.m. Joining the 9, the MMS Chorale, di- fill the air as the MMS cho- Maine Music Society Cham- rected by Artistic Direc- rale sings arrangements of ber Singers to celebrate the tor John Corrie, will pres- songs from “The Big Chill” milestone edition of this ent Christmas carols and movie soundtrack. Even if always sold-out event will Chanukah songs from you don’t know the mov- be six accomplished vocal around the world. The Cho- ie, you’ll certainly know groups: the Crosstones of rale will perform favorites many of the songs, includ- Bates College, Fermata No- like “Silent Night,” “Cha- ing classics like “I Heard where of Edward Little High nukah Oh Chanukah,” and It Through the Grapevine,” School, the Meddiebemp- “O Holy Night,” each sung “You Can’t Always Get sters of Bowdoin College, in their original languages. What You Want,” “Second None of the Above from Following tradition, the that Emotion,” and “My Boston, the women’s bar- audience will be invited to Girl.” bershop Royal River Chorus join in for the singing for Individual tickets and from Yarmouth, and Vocal the finale. season subscriptions, giving Solution from Waterford. The selection for this buyers a 20% discount and a Also planned is a special year’s classical concert free pass for an extra ticket Is an unfurnished two-bedroom apartment big enough to hold the love, laughter, wisdom, surprise. with the MMS Chorale for either the Heritage Hol- and worry of a young couple and their two sets of parents? Find out when the play opens In conjunction with and Orchestra on March 30 idays or Big Chill concert, Friday, October 19. the season-opening Battle of and 31 is Handel’s “Judas are now on sale. Group rates After the Art Walk on two-bedroom apartment Maple Street in Lewiston. the Blends concert, the soci- Maccabaeus.” The solos of 10% off when 10 or more Friday, October 19, walk on big enough to hold the love, The play runs October ety will conduct its first on- and choruses of this work tickets are purchased at the over to the Public Theatre laughter, wisdom, and worry 19 through 28, Thursdays line silent auction beginning dramatize the fight of the same time are available. To for opening night of the of four parents? Funny and through Saturdays at 7:30 November 3. The bidding Maccabees against, and buy tickets, call SmART delightful romantic com- touching, this heartwarming p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m., will close 10 days later on their eventual victory over, Management at 333-3386 edy “Things My Mother play will make you laugh with an added matinee per- November 14. Proceeds will the occupying dynasty of or see www.mainemusicso- Taught Me” at 7:30 p.m. out loud and fall in love all formance on Saturday, Oc- support the performances of Hellenist kings. The stun- ciety.com. When a young couple takes over again. tober 27 at 3 p.m. Tickets the “next step” and moves Opening night will are $20 for adults, $17 each into their first apartment feature a free, pre-show beer for groups, and only $5 for together, both sets of par- sampling compliments of those 18 and under. For ents “drop by” from 800 Baxter Brewing beginning more information or to buy miles away to help them at 6:30 in the theater lobby. tickets, call 782-3200 or www.TwinCityTimes.com unpack! Is an unfurnished The theater is located at 31 see thepublictheatre.org. Page 12 Twin City TIMES • Thursday, October 18, 2018 Fall Comedy Showcase brings laughs to Twin City Nights Franco Center Five of Maine’s funni- bank and also works for and has performed at Im- est up-and-coming comedi- Maine’s Big Z. prov Boston, the Come- ans will perform a night of Brian Brinegar was dy Studio, Dick Doherty’s Bailey Library hosts historian Chris Myers Asch stand-up comedy on Friday, three times voted Maine’s Comedy Den, and Headlin- October 19 at 7:30 p.m. Best Comedian by the read- ers Comedy Club. at the Dolard and Priscilla ers of the Portland Phoe- Monmouth’s Julie Gendron Franco Center at nix. He was featured on Poulin made it to the semi-fi- 46 Cedar Street in Lewiston. the Comedy Time Network nals of a recent contest in Join Lewiston comedian and has performed at the Portland. She’s also part of Dawn Hartill as she hosts world famous Comedy Store the successful Mystery for the Center’s Fall Comedy in Los Angeles, the Ice Hire and Mainely Improv Showcase with a night of House in Pasadena, and troupes. Leonard Kimble stand-up comedy featuring played the bartender in Toby is a native of Chicago who Brian Brinegar, Ian Clark, Keith’s “I Love This Bar” now lives in Auburn with Julie Poulin, and Leonard music video. his family. Kimble. Ian Clark, a Central Box office hours are Hartill is the 2016 Maine native who graduat- noon to 4 p.m. Monday winner of the Strand Cup ed from Skowhegan High through Friday. Tickets are Comedy Competition and School, lives in Concord, $10 and can be purchased was a finalist in the Last New Hampshire. He was at the door or in advance Comic Laughing Competi- voted New Hampshire’s by calling 783-1585 or at tion. She works for a local Best New Comic in 2015 FroancoCenter.org.

Antiques expert to speak at Androscoggin Historical Society Asch will read from and discuss his new book “Chocolate City: A History of Race and Democracy in the Nation’s Capital” on Tuesday, October 23.

Bailey Public Library the Nation’s Capital” (Uni- rabbi of Temple Beth El in in downtown Winthrop will versity of North Carolina Augusta. A graduate of host historian and author Press). The book recounts Duke University with a Chris Myers Asch on Tues- the history of local activism Ph.D. in American History day, October 23 at 6:30 in Washington, D.C. and from the University of North p.m. The event is part of traces the city’s transfor- Carolina, he is an alumnus the ongoing Winthrop Lakes mations from a sparsely of Teach For America and Region Forum and is spon- inhabited plantation society an Echoing Green Fellow. sored by the Winthrop Pub- to a diverse metropolis, from He co-founded the Sun- lic Library Foundation. The a center of the slave trade to flower County Freedom event is free and open to the the nation’s first black-ma- Project in 1998, the U.S. public. For more informa- jority city. Public Service Academy tion, call 377-8673 or visit Chris Myers initiative in 2006, and the www.baileylibrary.org. Asch teaches history at Capital Area New Mainers Asch will read from Colby College. He moved Project in 2017. He and his and discuss his new book to Maine in 2013 from wife, Erica, have three “Chocolate City: A History his hometown of Washington, children and live in Hal- of Race and Democracy in D.C. when his wife became lowell. Fall music highlights at Bowdoin College Here below are high- and original works for brass music, including jubilant lights from the Department ensemble. works by Praetorius, Schütz, of Music’s fall event sched- Bernstein Songfest. Joubert, Distler, Biebl and ule. Unless otherwise noted, Sunday, November 4 at 4 Scott Joplin, along with all events are free of charge p.m. Kanbar Auditorium, vocal jazz arrangements of and open to the public, with Studzinski Recital Hall. Christmas favorites. no tickets or reservations The artists of Amethyst St. Petersburg Men’s required. Parking on city Chamber Ensemble join pi- Ensemble. Wednesday, De- streets is available on Park anist and Beckwith Artist in cember 12 at 7:30 p.m. Row and Maine Street. Vis- Residence George Lopez to Bowdoin Chapel. This inde- itors may also park in the celebrate Bernstein’s 100th. pendent group’s repertoire blue-designated visitor-staff Two pianos, percussion, encompasses various epochs parking lots. For more infor- cello, and six vocal soloists and styles, including ancient mation or a complete sched- interweave selections from Russian chants, Western ule of events, see www. his most beloved works with European choral works, Daniel Buck Soules bowdoin.edu/music. video clips and testimonials. modern music, and popular World Music Ensem- Igor Begelman, clar- melodies. Sponsored by the A pair of Levis sold he appeared as an indepen- tiques business began at age bles. Friday, October 19 at inet; Walter Gray, cello; Departments of Music and for $100,000. What creates dent appraiser of decorative 12; he began auctioneering 7:30 p.m. Kanbar Audito- and George Lopez, piano. Russian. demand for certain antiques, arts, silver, and collectibles four years later. He gradu- rium, Studzinski Recital Saturday, November 10 at and why does demand and on the PBS television show ated from the International Hall. The Middle Eastern 7:30 p.m. Kanbar Auditori- value decline for others? “Antiques Roadshow.” For Auction School in Deerfield, Ensemble and West African um, Studzinski Recital Hall. What do you On Tuesday, October 23, at the past several years, he has Mass. at the top of his class. Music Ensemble present a Artist in residence George think? 7 p.m., Daniel Buck Soules lived and worked in Maine. He was employed by the joint concert. Lopez continues his Brahms We strongly en- will visit Androscoggin His- His office is at 501 Lisbon Hancock Shaker Village Aries Trio. Saturday, series with a look at the duos courage Letters to torical Society to address Road (Route 196) in Lisbon. in Massachusetts for about October 27 at 7:30 p.m. for clarinet and cello, as well the Editor, Op/Eds, these questions in a program Over the last 20 years, five years, serving as a cab- Kanbar Auditorium, Studz- as a rousing performance of columns or any other called “Unique Antiques.” Soules has been involved inetmaker and interpreter, inski Recital Hall. Artist Brahms late Clarinet trio, submissions from our These are not easy with New England muse- and he co-authored “Simple in residence George Lopez Opus 114. readers. questions, says Soules. “The ums, organizations, and Gifts,” a Shaker how-to welcomes Martha Aarons Bowdoin Chorus. Fri- Agree with us or answers depend on what historical commissions, book. (flute) and Lev Polyakin day, November 16 at 7:30 another columnist? part of the country you’re in serving on their boards of There is no charge for (violin). p.m.; Saturday, November Disagree? Write to us and what you’re buying, es- directors or committees. attending, but donations will Maine Brass Guild. 17 at 3 p.m. Kanbar Audi- and let us know! pecially in this ever-chang- Much of his work is help- be gratefully accepted. The Saturday, November 3 at torium, Studzinski Recital Email all sub- ing market.” ing clients with insurance Androscoggin Historical 7:30 p.m. Kanbar Auditori- Hall. The chorus is joined by missions, including The Lisbon Falls res- and estate appraisals. He Society is on the third floor um, Studzinski Recital Hall. violinist Sage Kosky, double name, address and ident, who lives in an early specializes in Americana of of the County Building at This group of professional bassist Alyson Ciechomski, phone number, to Ed- 19th-century farmhouse, has the 18th and 19th centuries, 2 Turner Street in Auburn. brass players from across and pianist Sean Fleming itor@TwinCityTimes. been an antiques appraiser Shaker items, and 19th- and Please use the Court Street the state presents a program for a “Christmas Jazz” pro- com. and auctioneer for more than 20th-century paintings. entrance, where an elevator of orchestral transcriptions gram of toe-tapping holiday 40 years. For eleven years, His career in the an- is available. Thursday, October 18, 2018 • Twin City TIMES Page 13 Thursday, Oct. 18 783-2249. Register at www. La Rencontre. 11:25 LAMetroChamber.com. Deadpool 2 (R) ...... 12:50 3:50 6:55 9:40 a.m. Franco Center, 46 Ce- Theater: “Things My dar St., Lewiston. Following Mother Taught Me.” 7:30 October 19th through October 24th a meal of home-cooked beef p.m. The Public Theatre 31 stew, singing group Les Maple St., Lewiston. When DOORS OPEN AT: AUBURN SeeCalendar more Calendar at www.TwinCityTimes.com 12:00 pm a young couple moves into 746 Center Street Troubadours will perform. Auburn Movie Hotline — 786-8605 $12. Reserve at 783-1585 their first apartment, both or boxoffice@francocenter. snack to share if you wish. $20. Cash or check only at sets of parents “drop in” to Halloween (R) ...... 1:30 4:30 7:00 7:25 org. Fall Comedy Show- door; adv. tix at 846-5378 help them unpack. Again ...... 9:25 9:50 Great Falls Forum. case. 7:30 p.m. Gendron or http://www.midcoast- 10/26-28. (Sun. at 2 p.m.) The Hate U Give (PG-13) ...... 12:45 3:45 6:45 9:40 Franco Center, 46 Cedar symphony.org. $20/5. 782-3200; thepub- First Man (PG-13) ...... 12:35 3:35 6:35 9:35 Noon to 1 p.m. Callahan Bad Times At The El Royale (R) ...... 12:40 3:40 6:40 9:35 Hall, Lewiston Public Li- St., Lewiston. Lewiston co- Monday, Oct. 22 lictheatre.org. Smallfoot (PG) ...... 1:05 4:05 6:45 9:05 brary. Dan Thayer, Presi- median Dawn Hartill hosts Discover Girl Scouts. Theater: “The Mu- Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween (PG) ...... 1:20 4:20 7:10 9:15 dent, Thayer Corporation, a night of stand-up comedy 6 p.m. Park Avenue Ele- sic Man.” 7:30 p.m. Great Venom (PG-13) ...... 12:50 3:50 6:50 9:20 discusses “How advanced featuring Brian Brinegar, mentary School, 161 Park Falls Performing Arts Cen- Night School (PG-13) ...... 1:10 4:10 7:05 9:30 cultivation techniques are Ian Clark, Julie Poulin, and Ave., Auburn. Girls in Kin- ter, Academy St., Auburn. A Star Is Born (R) ...... 12:30 3:30 6:30 9:25 changing agriculture.” Free. Leonard Kimble. $10. 783- dergarten through Grade Community Little Theatre The House With A Clock In Its Walls (PG) ...... 12:55 3:55 Bring bag lunch. 513-3135. 1585; FroancoCenter.org. 3 and their caregivers are presents Meredith Willson’s College Night. 5:30 Theater: “Things My invited to come learn about classic musical comedy. p.m. Andro. Community Mother Taught Me.” 7:30 Girl Scouts. 888-922-4763; Again 10/26-28 (Sun. at 2 after a diabetes diagnosis. 333-6640, ext. 4. Room, Auburn Public Li- p.m. The Public Theatre 31 girlscoutsofmaine.org. p.m.). $20/15/12. 783-0958; Free. Please RSVP to 795- Monday, Feb. 4 brary. Following a panel Maple St., Lewiston. When Tuesday, Oct. 23 www.laclt.com. 7520. Book Discussion. discussion about the appli- a young couple moves into Author Visit. 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26 Financial Aid Night. 12:30 p.m. Local History cation process, reps from their first apartment, both Bailey Public Library, 39 Costume Gala and 5:30 p.m. Teen Space, Au- Room, Auburn Public Li- Maine colleges will be avail. sets of parents “drop in” to Bowdoin St., Winthrop. Auction. 6 to 10 p.m. Le burn Public Library. Fol- brary. The Auburn Page to provide information about help them unpack. Again Historian and author Chris Club Calumet, 334 West lowing an info session about Turners discuss “Future their schools. 333-6640, 10/20-21, 25-28 (Suns. at Myers Asch discusses his River Rd., Augusta. Music, college financial aid, a help Home of the Living God,” ext. 4. 2 p.m.). $20/5. 782-3200; new book “Chocolate City: dancing, costume contest, session in completing the by Louise Erdrich. Open Paint Night. 6 to 8 p.m. thepublictheatre.org. A History of Race and De- silent and live auctions; FAFSA will take place in to all; copies avail. through American Legion Post 31, Theater: “The Mu- mocracy in the Nation’s proceeds benefit Monmouth the Computer Lab. Register the library. Free. 333-6640, 426 Washington St. North, sic Man.” 7:30 p.m. Great Capital.” Free. 377-8673. Community Players. $30 for help session at 333-6640, ext. 4. Falls Performing Arts Cen- Auburn. Painting an autumn Andro. Historical ($50 per couple). www. ext. 4. Monday, Mar. 4 forest, no experience nec- ter, Academy St., Auburn. Society Meeting. 7 p.m. monmouthcommunityplay- Saturday, Nov. 3 Book Discussion. essary; refreshments, 50/50 Community Little Theatre County Building, Court St., ers.org. Battle of the Blends 12:30 p.m. Local History raffle, cash bar. Pres. by the presents Meredith Will- Auburn. Antiques apprais- Saturday, Oct. 27 XXIII. 7:30 p.m. Franco Room, Auburn Public Li- Ladies’ Auxiliary. $25 per son’s classic musical com- er and auctioneer Daniel Educational Confer- Center, 46 Cedar St., Lew- brary. The Auburn Page person. edy. Again 10/20-21, 25-28 Buck Soules discusses the ence 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. iston. Maine Music Soci- Turners discuss “Evicted: Discover Girl Scouts. (Suns. at 2 p.m.). $20/15/12. challenges of establishing Dempsey Center, fifth floor, ety presents this showcase Poverty and Profit in the 6 p.m. Elm Street School, 783-0958; www.laclt.com. values for “Unique An- 29 Lowell St., Lewiston. of seven singing groups American City,” by Mat- 129 Elm St., Mechanic Saturday, Oct. 20 tiques.” Free; donations Triage Cancer presents a from across New England. thew Desmond. Open to Falls. Girls in Kindergar- Centering Prayer welcome. 784-0586. day-long forum to learn $25 (kids 11- $12), plus $2 all; copies avail. through ten through Grade 3 and Workshop. 9 a.m. to 2:30 Wednesday, Oct. 24 about practical cancer sur- handling. 333-3386; www. the library. Free. 333-6640, their caregivers are invited p.m. St. Philip Church, 2365 Rotary Breakfast Club vivorship issues. Free. For mainemusicsociety.org. ext. 4. to come learn about Girl Turner Rd., Auburn. Fr. D. Meeting. 7 a.m. United more info or to register, Monday, Nov. 5 Scouts. 888-922-4763; Joseph Manship leads a Methodist Church, 439 Park see http://triagecancer.org/ Book Discussion. girlscoutsofmaine.org. Send all items for workshop on the Catholic Ave., Auburn. The speak- lewiston. 12:30 p.m. Local History Tightest Five Com- spiritual practice developed ers are Stanton Bird Club Bean Supper 4:30 to Room, Auburn Public Li- What’s Going On edy Contest. 7 p.m. Bear by Trappist monks; all wel- members Steven Reed and 6 p.m. Sixth St. Congrega- brary. The Auburn Page to Editor@Twin Bones Beer, 43 Lisbon St., come. $25 adv., $30 at door Douglas Boyd. All wel- tional Church, 109 Sixth St., Turners discuss “Euphoria,” Lewiston. Ten contestants CityTimes.com. (incl. lunch). 210-1089; come; breakfast is $10. Auburn. Two kinds of beans, by Lily King. Open to all; compete in this second pre- Deadline is [email protected]. Forest Soil Manage- brown bread, coleslaw, red copies avail. through the liminary round, Kevin Ne- Oak Hill Cemetery ment Workshop. 1 to 3 p.m. and brown hot dogs, Amer- library. Free. 333-6640, Friday by five. ales performs, and an open Walking Tour. 10 a.m. On Topsham Public Library, ican chop suey, desserts and ext. 4. mic follows. Ages 21-plus. the grounds of Summit 25 Foreside Rd., Topsh- beverages. Take-out avail.; Friday, Nov. 9 Free. 513 0742. Spring Golf Course, 292 am. This forum on best all welcome. $6/3 (kids ages Author Readings. 6 to “Chills at the Mill.” Summit Spring Rd., Poland. practices in logging and 5- free). 8 p.m. Quiet City Books, 97 L- A ’ s Tours depart from Baxter Pres. by Poland Historical land use is presented by Bean Supper. 5 p.m. Lisbon St., Lewiston. Local Brewing, 130 Mill St., Lew- Society; refreshments in the Andro. Valley Soil and United Methodist Church, writers read from their origi- iston. Join Museum L-A for Best course clubhouse will fol- Water Conservation District. 439 Park Ave., Auburn. nal works on the dual theme a spooky, behind-the-scenes low. Free. 998-5268. Free, but adv. registration Baked beans, casseroles, “Chaos-Order.” Free. Light tour of the Bates Mill. PG- Arts & Crafts Fair. required. 241-5377. hot dogs, coleslaw, bread, refreshments. 13. $10. Again 10/19. Space Source 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Augusta Rotary End Polio Now beverages and pies; enter- limited; reserve your time Saturday, Nov. 10 Armory, 179 Western Ave., Event. 5 to 8 p.m. Gritty Mc- tainment by the Park Avenue for slot at 333-3881; www. USMC Birthday Sup- Route 202. Start buying Duff’s, Auburn. Drink beer Pickers from 4:30 p.m. $8/4 museumla.org. per. 6 p.m. Marco’s Restau- your holiday gift items from to help the Rotary Breakfast ( kids ages 5- free). 782- talented artisans selling one- rant, Lewiston. Hosted by Arts, Friday, Oct. 19 and Lunch Clubs raise funds 3972. Central ME Detachment Open House. 7:30 to of-a-kind hand-made prod- to support Rotary’s End Bean Supper. 5 p.m. ucts. Cont. 10/21. 946-7079. 810; all Marines, FMF chap- 9:30 a.m. SeniorsPlus, 9 Polio Now initiative; raffles, First Congregational lains, corpsman, and anyone Music and Marston St., Norway. Join Local History Pro- auctions, door prizes. Open Church, Rte. 115, Gray. gram. 10 a.m. Andro. Com- with a love for the Marine SeniorsPlus to celebrate the to the public. 344-3230; Baked beans, casseroles, Corps is invited to attend. opening of its new office in munity Room, Auburn Pub- 420-0273. salads, homemade breads Theater lic Library. James Mayall For more info, call Charlie Norway; refreshments. Ad- Human Rights Pro- and desserts, beverages. Paul by Oct. 15 at 798-9548. ditional parking at Norway recounts “Stories from Lew- $8/4. 657-4279 (day of sup- gram. 7 p.m. Pettingill Hall Wednesday, Nov. 14 Tw i n Brewing Co. (737 Main St.). iston’s Rum War.” Pres. by G52, Bates College, Lewis- per 657-3279). Free. 1-800-427-1241. the ME Franco-American Square & Round Gallery Program. 6:30 ton. Human rights educator p.m. Museum L-A, Bates Autumn Night Out. 5 Genealogical Society. Free. Steve Wessler discusses Dancing. 7 to 9:30 p.m. City p.m. Poland Spring Resort, “Gold Rush” Science Oxford Hills Middle School, Mill Complex, 35 Canal St., “Reducing Anti-Immigrant Lewiston. Susan Pinette, Di- Poland. This Andro. Home Program. 11 a.m. Maggie and Anti-Muslim Bias in 100 Pine St., So. Paris. Care & Hospice fundraiser Trafton Room, Auburn Pub- The Swingin’ Bear host rector of Franco American TIMES Maine.” Free. Co-spon- Programs at the University features a 1920s theme; lic Library. Kids ages 5-10 sored by the Holocaust and the Maine Federation of social hour, dinner, silent are invited to join High- Square Dance Clubs’ annual of Maine, discusses the ex- Yo u r Human Rights Center of hibit “Beau-frog: The Art of and live auctions. $75 per Touch HighTech Science Maine. [email protected]. Halloween Dance; costume Hometown of Maine to learn about the Peter Archambault.” Free. person. 795-9404; www. Thursday, Oct. 25 contest, 50/50 raffle. $8 androscoggin.org. rocks and minerals found 333-3881. www.museumla. Paper! HR Thursdays Work- (free for non-dancers). 966- Movie & Popcorn in the earth’s crust. Free. org. shop. Noon to 1:30 p.m. 2327. Night. 6 p.m. Unitarian 333-6640. Monday, Jan. 7 Chamber of Commerce, Thursday, Nov. 1 Univ. Community Church, Concert: Midcoast Book Discussion. 415 Lisbon St., Lewiston. Diabetes Education Send all items for 69 Winthrop St., Augusta. Symphony Orchestra. 7 p.m. 12:30 p.m. Local History Joel Allumbaugh discusses Forum. 1 to 5 p.m. Dempsey “Frozen River” is the story Gendron Franco Center, 46 Room, Auburn Public Li- Names & Faces “Association Health Plans: Center, fifth floor, 29 Lowell of Ray Eddy, a working Cedar St., Lewiston. Music brary. The Auburn Page to Editor@Twin An Opportunity for Lower St., Lewiston. The Central class mother in great need of by Berlioz, Delibes, and Turners discuss “A Fine Health Insurance Premiums Maine Endocrinology and CityTimes.com. money who is lured into the Milhaud, w. guest solo- Balance,” by Rohinton Mis- for Maine Employers.” $50 Diabetes Center invites all Deadline is world of illegal immigrant ist Nathanial Hackworth. try. 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Number of Weeks to Run: Page 16 Twin City TIMES • Thursday, October 18, 2018 Dashiell Legawiec as “Win- throp Paroo,” Genevieve Vaillancourt as “Amaryllis,” This month at the WHA Rotating and Madeleine Vaillancourt What’s Going On as “Gracie Shinn.” Art Gallery Additional members of the large cast are Chip Groover, Carly Georgen, CLT opens 79th season with “The Music Man” Lucy Poland, Bre Allard, and Debora Bishop. The Pick-A-Little Ladies are played by Jane Mitchell, Nancy Kenneally, and Char- lotte Morin. The School Board-Barbershop Quartet are played by James McKin- ley, John Guy, Dan Burgess, and Dan Crawford. The ensemble is rounded out by Hayden Thomas, Bailey Michaud, Brock Rancourt, Lyra Le- “Chickadees,” by Susan Boucher gawiec, Chantal Cyr, Joshua Choreographer Jake Boyce leads the cast in preparation for opening night on Friday, Allard, Marie Pittman, Ma- The Woman’s Hospital October 19. ria Groover, Julia Groover, Association Rotating Art at Community Little public on the Thursday eve- trombone from a treble clef. Maddi DuBois, Ansley Gallery at Central Maine Theatre’s first production ning before opening night. His plans to skip town with Watson, Lauren Jorgensen, Medical Center will feature of its 79th season will be The company hopes that the cash are foiled when he Heather Pape, Amy Cote, works by artists Paul and Meredith Willson’s classic past loyal patrons and new- falls for Marian, the librar- Makenzie Finnegan, Al- Susan Boucher through musical comedy “The Music comers will invite friends ian. Can she transform him lyson Boilard, Margaret the month of October. The Man.” Directed by Nakesha and buy tickets for one or into a respectable citizen by Brown, Peter Cyr, Connor gallery is located at the “Kay” Warren, the play more of the seven scheduled curtain’s fall? Crawford, and Don Dostie. hospital’s main entrance at opens Friday, October 19 performances. The cast includes The show’s musical 60 High Street in Lewiston. and runs through Sunday, A child-friendly story Sean Wallace as “Professor director is Paul G. Caron, Works on display may be October 28. to be shared with every gen- Harold Hill,” Emily Flynn the Choreographer-Assis- purchased through the WHA Tickets are $20 for eration, Meredith Willson’s as “Marian Paroo,” Chris tant Director is Jake Boyce Gift Shop, adjacent to the adults, $15 for seniors (62+), six-time Tony Award-win- L’Hommedieu as “Mar- and the producer is Jackie main lobby. A percentage and $12 for students (with a ning musical comedy has cellus Washburn,” Jackie McDonald. Aaron Louque of sale proceeds benefits current ID). Reserved seats been entertaining audiences McDonald as “Mrs. Paroo,” is the stage manager and the “Irises,” by Paul Boucher CMMC. for the seven performances since 1957. The play fol- Mitchell Clyde Thomas as production assistant is So- can be purchased by calling lows fast-talking traveling “Mayor George Shinn,” phie Wood. Richard Martin 783-0958, by visiting the salesman Professor Harold Emily Thompson as “Zanee- is the light designer, Tom box office at 30 Academy Hill as he cons the people of ta Shinn,” and Sue Caron Anderson is the sound di- See all of this week’s stories Street in Auburn, or 24/7 at River City, Iowa into buying as “Eulalie Mackecknie rector, Matthew Conklin is LACLT.com. instruments and uniforms Shinn.” Other key cast the technical assistant and and ads online. Free! New for this season, for a kids’ band that he vows members are Andy Dolci light operator, Kat Carney is CLT will no longer offer to organize - despite the as “Tommy Djilas,” Greg handling costumes, and Dan www.TwinCityTimes.com preview performance for the fact that he doesn’t know a Judd as “Charlie Cowell,” Burgess is in charge of props.

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