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Longer, pricier trip for bananas (NY Times) — The journey of a banana from Ecuador to Brooklyn is a precisely timed affair, from the moment it is sliced off a stalk and then packed onto a ship for a seven-day refrigerated cruise to the Red Hook Container Terminal. From there, the banana has one week to make it from container to distributor to grocery store. Now that journey is about to get a bit longer. Customs officials intend to shut down their inspection station at the Red Hook terminal; the closing would force companies to unload thousands of containers a year and deliver the cargo by truck to another terminal equipped with a customs inspection station, either in New Jersey or on Staten Island. Port operators and shippers say the extra trip over the VerrazanoNarrows Bridge will raise banana prices by a couple of cents a pound and squeeze a little more time from the bananas’ short ripe life. Jerrold L. Nadler, who has long supported an expansion of Brooklyn’s ports, said that two-thirds of the population in New York City and its suburbs lives east of the Hudson River. But residents often depend on goods to be driven by truck from New Jersey. “It’s a tremendous incentive for these shipping companies to say, ‘Why bother with Red Hook?’ ” the congressman said. “It’s imperative to the economy that we have a port on both sides of the river.” He estimates that with the closing of customs at Red Hook, companies will spend more than $2 million on trucking a year and add 3,700 trucks to local roads and the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge — extra costs that could imperil the expansion of shipping in Brooklyn entirely. Officials from Customs and Border Protection said they spent more than a year considering whether to close operations at Red Hook. In a letter to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey dated Dec. 5, a customs official, Adele Fasano, stressed that the amount of cargo was “a relatively small percentage of the international cargo entering the Port of New York/Newark.” The Red Hook Container Terminal handles about 1 percent of the containers coming into the Port of New York and New Jersey, or about 110,000 containers, each year. The other container ports combined process about three million containers each year.

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Turks upset about France genocide bill BY SEBNEM ARSU AND SCOTT SAYARE THE NEW YORK TIMES

PARIS — The Turkish government and press castigated France on Tuesday, accusing the parliament of racism and a breach of France’s own free speech principles after the French Senate passed a bill late Monday, effectively criminalizing the denial that the slaughter of some 1.5 million Armenians in the early 20th century under the Ottoman Turks was a genocide. The French president, Nicolas Sarkozy, will sign the bill into law within two weeks, an aide confirmed on Tuesday. The bill has infuriated Turkey, which vigorously rejects that the killings were a planned campaign. Indeed, recognizing them as genocide is criminal under Turkish law, as an insult to Turkish identity. In a speech in Ankara, the Turkish prime minister, Recep Tayyip Erdogan said French bill represented “evident discrimination, racism and mas-

sacre of free speech.” Mr. Erdogan reiterated Turkey’s intention to add penalties against France, though he did not specify what those sanctions might bear upon and also signaled that the government would wait to see the result of possible legal challenges to the bill in France.“We are going to impose our sanctions step by step with certainty, without hesitations,” he said. “However, for now, we are still in the phase of patience as we watch how this process would shape up.” After the French Senate vote on Monday night, Turkey’s ambassador to France, Tahsin Burcuoglu, suggested Ankara might reduce diplomatic ties by calling for his “permanent departure” from Paris. France’s relations with Turkey, a moderate Muslim democracy and NATO ally, have been strained in recent years as Mr. Sarkozy, along with Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany, repeatedly expressed opposition to Turkey’s full membership to the European Union.

Romney’s tax return: $21.6 mil income in ‘10 BY NICHOLAS CONFESSORE AND DAVID KOCIENIEWSKI THE NEW YORK TIMES

Mitt Romney’s campaign released hundreds of pages of tax documents on Tuesday morning, providing an inside glimpse into his sprawling investments, both in the United States and abroad, in an effort to dampen the attacks on his wealth that have become a central focus of the Republican presidential nominating battle. Mr. Romney and his wife, Ann, had an effective federal income tax rate in 2010 of 13.9 percent, paying about $3 million in taxes on an adjusted gross income of $21.6 million, the vast majority of it flowing from a myriad of stock holdings, mutual funds and other investments, including profits and investment income from Bain Capital, the private equity firm Mr. Romney retired from in 1999. That rate will rise to 15.4 percent for 2011, when the couple expects to report an

adjusted gross income of about $20.9 million. Both rates are much lower than the rates paid by either President Obama or Newt Gingrich, Mr. Romney’s Republican rival, who released his tax returns last week. Mr. Romney’s own tax proposals would cut his federal income taxes by about 40 percent — but Mr. Gingrich’s proposal, which would abolish capital gains taxes, would almost entirely eliminate them. The documents were posted on Mr. Romney’s Web site on Tuesday morning after days of escalating political pressure on Mr. Romney from the other Republican candidates, Democrats and even his own supporters, some of whom blamed his loss in South Carolina’s Republican primary last weekend on Mr. Romney’s shifting and tentative responses to questions about his wealth, tax burden and overseas income.

Paul to speak at USM in Gorham Saturday BY DAVID CARKHUFF THE PORTLAND DAILY SUN

Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul will speak at the University of Southern Maine Gorham campus Saturday, in what organizers are expecting to be a standingroom-only event. The Office of the Student Body President is sponsoring the visit from Paul this Saturday, Jan. 28, tentatively at 11 a.m. in the Hastings Formal Lounge on the Gorham campus. There is no charge; admission is first come first serve, according to Chris Camire, student body president at USM. “He has a lot of supporters in Maine, I’ve heard some talk of people coming down from Northern Maine,” said Camire, who said Paul will speak in a 200-seat venue with standing room in the back. He encouraged the public to arrive early to secure a seat. “I’ve heard a friend of mine who said, ‘My friends are

coming down for Ron Paul,” he from Colby Colsaid, adding, “It’s lege to see Dr. more about the Paul.’ I’m not message than the worried about the man.” place filling up,” “Letting people Camire said. live their lives, Paul, a medichanging the cal specialist in model of overobstetrics/gyneregulation and cology best known command and for his libertarian control” anchor views, represents the Paul philosothe 14th Congresphy, Libby said. sional district of “He’s really Texas. He is arrivtalking about the ing in advance issues rather than of the Maine the same old song Republican Party and dance,” Libby Municipal Cau- Republican presidential candi- said, describing cuses, which take date Ron Paul plans to speak at Paul as a popular place from Feb. 4 the University of Southern Maine candidate among Gorham campus Saturday morn- young people. to 11. Rep. Aaron ing. (COURTESY PHOTO) A self-described Libby, R-North independent, Waterboro, a freshman legisCamire said he planned to lator who represents Maine’s “refrain from describing any of District 139, helped arrange my beliefs and my viewpoints,” the Paul visit. preferring to remain apoliti“There’s a lot of enthusiasm cal. A technology management

major at USM, Camire said, “I’m setting all of my political affiliations and political philosophies aside.” “My number one goal from this is to have students come out and learn more about the political process,” Camire said. Camire said he would have treated any other high-profile political candidate in the same fashion. “I jumped on it right away because I knew having Ron Paul here would be a great way to spread the news of what a great place USM is,” he said. The visit also offered insights into what campaigns look for when planning visits. “Congressman Paul visited here in 2008 on the Portland campus, the indication was they wanted to be more on the residential campus,” Camire said. “They wanted to have the big population of Portland and the surrounding areas and the community, residential vibe.”

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Portland recovery center a ‘flagship’ effort BY DAVID CARKHUFF THE PORTLAND DAILY SUN

The first of its kind in Maine, the Portland Recovery Community Center is "very much a flagship" in the effort to reduce drug and alcohol relapses and help people stay "clean and sober" longer, according to one of the center's organizers. On Monday, the Maine Alliance for Addiction Recovery held a grand opening at the new Portland Recovery Community Center, located at 468 Forest Ave. Deb Dettor, coordinator for the alliance, said the center is breaking new ground. "This is the first program that's ever been funded by the state to do this kind of program," she said. The alliance, a membership organization for people in recovery which started in 2000, secured $285,000 in mostly state funding for the first year of operations. While there are 24 recovery centers throughout New England, "this is the first of its kind in Maine," Dettor said. "It is volunteer driven, we'll have a skeleton staff that will be training volunteers. Most of our volunteers are people in recovery who are looking to give back," she said. The center will offer peer support to individuals who use a variety of recovery programs: those include 12 Step, faith-based, medication assisted, and co-occurring mental health programs, according to a center press

release. Every activity is designed to help people with their daily recovery efforts, the press release noted. Peter Preble, program manager for the center, said the Maine Office of Substance Abuse provided most of the start-up money. "Our money came through a program called Maine Association of Substance Abuse Programs, and that's a quasi-agency of the state," he explained. The center itself is a nonprofit, and

one of its goals is to expand beyond some of the traditional recovery models. "The fact is that many people recover not using 12-step programs, but they don't have a community," Preble said. "We will have 12-step meetings here, we'll also have meetings that are not 12-step related." "Recovery allies," family members or friends of people in recovery, also are welcome. The center focuses on alcohol and drug addictions, but

Deb Dettor, coordinator for the Maine Alliance for Addiction Recovery, said the new Portland Recovery Community Center provides a network largely of volunteers for people battling addiction. “We’re really the on-the-ground community support,” she said. (DAVID CARKHUFF PHOTO)

other types of addictions also will be addressed. "We're not offering treatment or therapy, that's not what we're about," Preble emphasized. Rather, the goal is "peer to peer support," he said. The center is housed in a nondescript, 2,900-square-foot building, formerly a light bulb wholesale office, located on Forest Avenue near the corner of Dartmouth Street. Dettor said she hopes to demonstrate the need to have more of these centers. "We're really hoping that the community will support this," she said. "We don't have enough services in our state, and right now with budget cuts, we're going to have even fewer services," Dettor said. Opiates in particular are "a huge problem in Maine," Dettor said, adding that a needs assessments drafted during grant writing confirmed the growing problem of substance abuse and addiction in the state. "There's a real big network of people who are working on their recovery in the Portland area," Dettor said. "Anybody who you talk to knows at least somebody who has a problem with alcohol and drugs," Dettor noted. "The problem is getting significantly worse," she concluded. The Portland Recovery Community Center, 468 Forest Ave., hosts recovery support meetings Mondays and Fridays from noon to 1 p.m. For more information, call 441-1461.

Recovering opiate addict hopes to volunteer at new center BY DAVID CARKHUFF THE PORTLAND DAILY SUN

No longer in treatment for drug addiction, Rose Buckmore came to Portland nine months ago to "get recovery." On Monday, she was eager to see what the new Portland Recovery Community Center has to offer, and to see how she could help out. "It's just a good hub for people of all different recoveries to come together," she said, vowing to volunteer at the Forest Avenue office. She hopes to volunteer at the center, perhaps by answering telephones and organizing meetings. The center, which held its grand opening Monday, offers recovery support meetings as part of its outreach. Buckmore said she was impressed. "This is a great place to get help and find resources, and they don't really have a place like that in Portland," she said. Buckmore's personal story depicts life on the edge before she entered treatment and a 12-step recovery program. "I was addicted to opiates," Buckmore said, "I'm also an alcoholic but I wasn't really drinking that much when I moved down here. I became addicted

"I live with a bunch of sober people, we live in sort of a co-op so to speak," she said. She fought to acquire state assistance, something that required self-advocacy. "When I went to get treatment I needed MaineCare and I didn't have it," Buckmore recalled. Today, she attends classes at Southern Maine Community College in South Portland and continues participating in a 12-step program. She's part of a "fellowship," a group of people devoted to recovery, and hopes to advance into a role at the center. 'I plan on starting a meeting here in this center for the fellowship that I go to, and I'm also trying to organize our district meeting," she said. "I'm open to helping a newcomer, and that's really the point of a 12-step fellowship is to work through it and get yourself through the 12 steps, and then the whole point of that fellowship is to help the newcomer," Buckmore said.

“I became addicted to painkillers, and that turned into heroin, I’d pretty much do anything that would get me out of my own head. I’d do crack cocaine even though I hated speed. I got into trouble with the law. I’m still dealing with that, but I’m living my life and I’m doing a 12-step recovery and changing my life.” — Rose Buckmore

to painkillers, and that turned into heroin, I'd pretty much do anything that would get me out of my own head. I'd do crack cocaine even though I hated speed. I got into trouble with the law. I'm still dealing with that, but I'm living my life and I'm doing a 12-step recovery and changing my life." Buckmore said she found support with Cocaine Anonymous, a recovery group which is broader in reach than just cocaine use, as well as help from a drug and alcohol counselor.

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GOP candidates acting like children Editor, Condensed Version of Republican Debates: “Am not.” “Are too.” “Oh yeah.” “Yeah.” “Did not.” Did too.” “You are.” Says who? “Liar liar, pants on fire.” “Lobbyist.” “Capitalist.” “Adulterer.” “Tax Cheat?” What a circus. With all the serious issues that America has to face and overcome in the next four years, the Republican national debates have deteriorated into a grade school playground name calling contest that demeans the electoral process and offers none of the statesmanship that seeking the Presidency of the United States should demand. With the exception of Ron Paul, who has retained his cranky old grandfather persona and resisted descending into the embarrassing verbal fray presented as serious debate, Newt, Rick and Mitt should be ashamed of themselves as should the moderators who have helped turn the debates into the equivalent of a political reality show designed to entertain rather than educate the audience. Tom Foley Cumberland Foreside

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Baby memories made out of whole Cloth When you have a baby, it is quite impressive at how fast the nursery transforms into the prize booth from a fair. Bug-eyed frogs, floppy-eared bunnies, paunchy bears and gum-color elephants line the walls, shelves and floor. Which of these specimens will become The One? You know, the one that your babe won’t go anywhere, especially to sleep, without. It is akin to picking a mate. This fuzz bucket will be archived in photo albums and family memories for years to come. You push for the ultra-soft (and expensive) made-from-alpaca owl. You would settle for the retractable-neck turtle. Just not any of the ones that have mysterious stains that leave the fur patchy and scratchy (signs of a re-gift) or worse, the ones so cheap they look like they will either burst into flames or be stuffed with bags of cocaine. My childhood “lovie?” A cloth diaper. Clean, thankfully, but a diaper nonetheless. Times were tough; “Cloth” was soft. I lived with Cloth for 16 years. By that time, he had disintegrated down to a sad, yellowed strip that smelled like onions. I Loved Him. It was during my sophomore year in high school that I got my first stab of heartbreak. I went to school; Cloth was on my bed. I got home; Cloth was gone. My mother finally admitted she put him into the wash and he never came

Maggie Knowles ––––– Use Your Outdoor Voice back out. On the third Clothless night, as I sobbed myself into hysteria, my mother stormed into my room and threw a blue washrag on my bed. I fingered its harsh threading with bleach stains smattered across the middle. I stalked into her room, threw it back at her and screeched, “You don’t know me AT ALL!!” I don’t know if his daughter authorized this admission, but Robert B. shares, “My sixteen-year old has a gorilla named Curyama given to her by Gorillaman Phil Sirois when she was a baby. She still sleeps with him every night and takes him when she goes to sleepovers.” Katherine I. also had her lovie vanish. “I slept with a blankie until I reached middle school and after that it was only when I was sick--my Mom said after age ten it was the tell-tale sign. I remember having it up until my Junior or Senior year of high school and then it just disappeared.” When Baby Boy came along, he too was inundated with stuffed animals.

Right from the start he was drawn to a flat, blue, velvety square with a lamb’s head protruding off one edge. Three and a half years later, BB and BA are inseparable. BA even made a cameo in this year’s school picture. I think more than any other phrase, Darling Husband and I often yell, “Where’s BA??” We made the mistake last summer of losing track of him. Two sleepless nights and groggy days later, we found him tucked inside of a rug destined for the cleaners. I became terrified that if BA was lost for good we may never sleep again. I went on-line and ordered three “Back Up BA’s.” Here is a tip for you new parents: Start rotating the replacements in often. By the next “BA is gone” scare, the Scabs were way too blue and pretty. I have never seen a 15-month old shoot a look of such distrust in my direction. For the past few days, BB has been suffering with that awful tummy bug that is haunting the city. On Sunday night he had thrown up in the car. As DH and I tried to figure out the best way to get him out of his car seat without making it worse, Baby Boy became increasingly upset that BA has been caught in the storm. Despite his fever, sore stomach and exhaustion, my little guy refused to go to bed until he knew BA was getting

a bath. In fact, he always puts BA first. BA must eat, bathe, brush his teeth and get kisses before Baby Boy. That he can be so utterly in love with something is very touching. Then I realize he loves something as much I as love him. Throughout the tantrums, the screaming and the vomit, that unconditional, all-encompassing love is the message that overrides it all. This morning we were on the couch playing the color game. “What color is Duke?” he asked. “Kind of a honey-mustard,” I said. “What color are my eyes?” “Moss green.” “What color is BA?” BB asked. I looked long at the faded, dishwater-gray cloth, with patches of juice and snack stains, that is snuggled into his neck. “BA is most certainly the color of love.” (Join discussions, read my blog and partake in interviews for this column on FB! Find me at Sexy Naptime. Once I hit 250 fans, there will be a random drawing for a gift card to your favorite coffee stop or tea house!) (Maggie Knowles is a columnist for The Portland Daily Sun. Her column appears Wednesdays. Email her at maggie@portlanddailysun.me.)

The gusts of Gingrich Not long ago, a veteran Republican strategist told me that a politician could succeed with his zipper down, but not with his words unbridled. He was talking about Newt Gingrich, and was saying that Gingrich’s philandering and three marriages weren’t going to be his real problem, given how many men in government had been forgiven for messy sexual pasts. His greater liabilities were his wildly mixed messages, gross overstatements and insistence on inserting himself — like some mouthy Gump doppelgänger with a doctorate — into every key moment of the late 20th century. Gingrich was supposed to bloviate his way into oblivion. Instead he bloviated his way to a 12-point victory in South Carolina and a credible shot at the Republican nomination. Grandiosity, it turns out, is good. In fact he has doubled down on it. Quadrupled down, really. Although under fire since his previous surge two months ago for all his self-aggrandizing exaggerations, he hasn’t grown careful or bashful or anything of the sort. Neither has the team around him. In late December, when it was announced that he had failed to qualify for the Virginia primary, a campaign official compared the blow to Pearl Harbor. “Newt and I agreed that the analogy is December 1941,” wrote the official, Michael Krull, on the candidate’s Facebook page. I wonder which grim historical milestones they considered and rejected before finding consensus on that one. In Monday night’s debate, Gingrich characterized the end of his Congressional career after the 1998 midterms as wholly volitional, making his exit sound like a self-sacrificing blaze of glory rather than the acrimonious firestorm it was.

With Gingrich, the distance between reality and rhetoric isn’t shrinking but growing, and the incongruities mount. He has lately fallen in love with his rants against ––––– “the elites,” and casts himself as The New most determined foe, but I can’t York Times their for the life of me figure out a definition of elite that doesn’t include him. Are the elites those hyper-educated intellectuals who use big words? Gingrich has a Ph.D. in history from a prestigious private university, Tulane, and when it suits him, he plays Cerebellum in Chief with nonpareil diction and derision. Are the elites rich people with fancy ZIP codes? He and his third wife, Callista, made more than $3.1 million in 2010 and have an estimated net worth in excess of $6.5 million. Since 2000 they have lived in the posh enclave of McLean, Va., not Appalachia, and have personally stimulated the economy with expenditures at Tiffany, not Zales. He lashes out against secularists and trumpets his and Callista’s Roman Catholicism, though the two of them lived for six years in explicit defiance of its tenets. Mitt Romney’s reinventions pale beside Gingrich’s. At one moment, in one passage of oratory, Gingrich is the only stick-to-his-guns conservative running. At another moment, in another passage, he’s a seasoned practitioner of compromise, as proved by the Clinton years. He’s also a longtime Washington insider who’s the only reform-minded outsider equipped to change the capital’s ways. How does that work? In contesting his second wife’s claim on ABC’s “Nightline” that he had requested an open marriage, he accused the news media of a special anti-Republican zeal, conveniently forgetting how that same

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media — with his gleeful encouragement — pounced on the moral failings of President Clinton, a Democrat. He rails that the media can’t be trusted, then readily cites any dispatch that cuts in his favor as unassailable truth. He did this on Monday on ABC’s “Good Morning America,” invoking a New York Times article from 2008 as part of his defense against Romney’s charge that he has lobbied lawmakers. He had initially been slated to appear on ABC on Sunday, on “This Week,” but canceled after the network’s “Nightline” report. He did competing networks’ Sunday shows instead. By Monday, though, he was ready to heed the siren call of George Stephanopoulos, his pique with ABC as transitory as his ire at CNN’s John King last week was inflated. It’s all one hyperbolic — and, in its way, brilliant — performance. For a Republican electorate looking for heat, he delivers gust upon gust of hot air. Romney manages only a tepid breeze. “I have emotion and passion,” Romney told the anchor Chris Wallace on “Fox News Sunday,” in a voice that communicated neither. Twice more he mentioned passion, as if willing it into his bones. Wallace played a clip of Gingrich’s South Carolina victory speech, noting how fiercely angry at the state of the country Gingrich seemed. Romney said that he himself was “very upset.” Most Democrats are elated. Gingrich seems to them a weaker opponent for President Obama than Romney would be. They’re rooting for him. But unbridled words have an unexpected currency right now. And one ill-timed, major economic relapse could give the general-election advantage to any Republican nominee, including Gingrich, whose bombast would then get the loudest microphone in the world.

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Diamond Cove ‘hotelminium’ back before city BY CASEY CONLEY THE PORTLAND DAILY SUN

The Inn at Diamond Cove on Great Diamond Island is seeking city approval to renovate a crumbling army barracks into a luxury “hotelminium” on the former Ft. McKinley site. The project, discussed at Tuesday's planning board workshop, was initially proposed more than six years ago. Residents opposed to the project sued to stop the renovation, but the lawsuit was dismissed last year. As proposed, developers would convert the vacant former barracks into a 22-unit residential building. An in-ground swimming pool and 3,000-squarefoot cabana building are also proposed for the site, located in the Diamond Cove condo complex on the island’s northern flank. “When permitted, this project is going to produce jobs for the city — construction jobs, permanent jobs and seasonal jobs,” said Ron Ward, an attorney representing David Bateman, the developer behind the Diamond Cove project. Ward added that the finished hotelminium would draw more tourists to the island, which is part of the city, and increase dues to the condo association. Hotelminiums function as a mix between a hotel and a condominium. The units are typically sold like condos, although some can be rented like standard hotel units. To move ahead with the project, developers will need planning board approval to renovate the former army buildings. But first, they need a zoning amendment that allows the former barracks site to be renovated. The original planning board approvals for the site from the 1980s did not specifically discuss this particular building. Zoning matters are reviewed by the planning board but ultimately decided by the city council. Nancy Gleason, a year-round resident who’s part of the Diamond Island Association, which includes cottage owners on the southern part of the island, said yesterday that she and others in the group are not opposed to the renovation. However, she and other year-round residents are seeking guarantees in the form of very precise language in the development agreement around where Diamond Cove guests, employees and building con-

The double barracks on Great Diamond Island. (DAVID CARKHUFF FILE PHOTO)

tractors board the ferry. Gleason said the southern portion of the island is populated by residents seeking peace and quiet. The residents also want clarity around how solid waste from the site will be disposed, she said. Ward, the developer’s attorney, told the board they intended to abide by limits spelled out in earlier agreements, which they believed set clear limits on sewer discharge and use of the southern ferry landing. In general, he added, they did not oppose the requests for more precise language. Planning board member Bill Hall, who lives on Peaks Island, said it was “nice to see the new project” but also urged developers to be as precise as possible to avoid misunderstandings with residents.

“With such a history of misunderstanding ... there is no reason to repeat that history,” he said. Board member Lee Lowry also urged developers to present language that was clear and unambiguous. Aside from those concerns, the project itself did not elicit many negative feelings from board members or anyone in the audience. Nobody from the group Friends of Great Diamond Island, which sued to stop the project, spoke at yesterday's workshop. “I, too, am very pleased to see this come to fruition,” said board member Carol Morrissette. The rezoning portion of the renovation is tentatively scheduled to come back before the planning board for a public hearing next month.

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Garland gets 32 years sentence for August 2010 Grant Street murder DAILY SUN STAFF REPORTS A Cumberland County Judge has sentenced Sean Garland to 32 years in prison for the August 2010 murder of Richard Meyers, according to published reports. Garland, 26, pleaded guilty to killing Meyers late last year in exchange for no more than a 35-year sentence. Garland was accused of stabbing Meyers almost 100 times in the Grant Street apartment Garland rented. Garland reportedly admitted to killing Meyers, 58, because the older man was constantly belittling him, the Portland Press Herald reported. The paper said Garland suffers from a mental illness. Prosecutors described the murder as a brutal rampage, and sought a 35-year sentence, the paper reported. A judge ultimately sentenced Garland to 32 years.

Ocean Avenue School receives $15,000 playground grant Ocean Avenue Elementary School in Portland has been awarded a $15,000 Let’s Play playground construction grant from Dr. Pepper Snapple Group and KaBOOM!, a national nonprofit that develops playgrounds.

Ocean Avenue Elementary School was one of 35 organizations to receive grants from a pool of hundreds of applicants. The grant will be used to augment the statefunded playground at the new school. It will pay for an additional climbing structure with a balance element, benches for adults who are supervising children and a shade structure, according to a press release about the grant. The grant is part of the Let’s Play initiative — a $15 million, three-year commitment from Dr. Pepper Snapple Group to KaBOOM! to build or fix up 2,000 playgrounds by the end of 2013. The Dr. Pepper Snapple Group and KaBOOM! grant requires a $9,000 match from community sources and donors. The school PTO will raise that money, the press release stated. A Community Build Day will be held on May 5 to install the new equipment.

State Trooper pleads guilty to OUI State Police Sergeant Robin Parker pleaded guilty yesterday to drunk driving in connection with an incident late last year on the Maine Turnpike. Robin Parker, who appeared yesterday in Cumberland County Court, was fined $500 and lost his license for 90 days, according to the Portland Press Herald. Parker was also demoted to Trooper and suspended without pay for two months, the paper reported. Parker had a blood-alcohol content of 0.14 — well

above the .08 legal limit — when he was pulled over on Dec. 18. Parker told Judge Richard Mulhern that he wanted to take responsibility for his actions and move on, the paper said.

Press release part of MEMA drill A Maine Emergency Management Agency press release issued to media yesterday “was part of an internal drill,” the agency reported. “It was released publicly in error.” Topped with the word “Exercise” repeated three times in red, the press release was titled “Seabrook Station in Seabrook, NH Emergency Declared,” referring to a hypothetical emergency involving a nuclear plant. “As of 10:41 AM, Governor Paul LePage, in conjunction with New Hampshire Emergency Agency — NH Emergency Operations Center (EOC) has declared a State of Emergency in the State of Maine due to the increased anticipated traffic related to the mass evacuation around the Seabrook Nuclear Plant and potential impacts on Maine,” the initial press release read. “Maine Emergency Management Agency has activated the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and the Emergency Response Teams (ERT).” “The EXERCISE Press Release issued by Maine Emergency Management Agency earlier today was released publicly in error. PLEASE DISREGARD the Exercise Message,” the agency then announced.

THE PORTLAND DAILY SUN, Wednesday, January 25, 2012— Page 7

MB’s Sweets allows snackers to indulge in gluten-free gluttony Mary Beth Goldman of MB's Sweets is quietly, persistently and actively infiltrating area restaurants, retail outlets and coffee shops with products that are deceivingly healthier than their white flour and hydrogenated-frosted counterparts. All the rage, or not, Goldman says, "Gluten-free sweets don't have to be dry, gross and recall a childhood memory of choking on a graham cracker. Most people associate glutenfree with crumbly, gritty and crunchy — but that just isn't the case." Developing a gluten intolerance after her daughter was born in 2006, Goldman found it difficult to adjust to gluten-free living. Always an avid baker, she spent the next two years experimenting with flourless treats (both store bakery bought and homemade) and found none of them satisfying. Then in 2010, the gluten-free diet — gluten is a protein found in flours, wheat and various grains — became a mainstream, worldwide fad. "All of a sudden, gluten-free foods could be found everywhere, including a new line of gluten-free flours. Everything from potato flour to flava bean flour. I played with brown rice flour, white rice flour and was still disappointed. Everything was still dry, crunchy and crumbly. Then, I found the answer. Not, just one flour, but a combination of five. This special combination has created the moist, delicious and most importantly, satisfying gluten free treats." Starting out with lemon squares, moving to her signature chocolate peanut butter fudge cupcakes and finally a line of whoopie pies, Goldman modestly challenges everyone to tell the difference between her gluten-free chocolate cake and a "yummy cake from The Cookie Jar in Cape Elizabeth, which was my favorite memory of my gluten-filled days."

Also avoiding hydrogenated shortenings, most commonly known as "trans-fats," the frosting doesn't leave a filmy texture. Claiming the flavor is better, the ––––– product is also healthier because What It’s trans-fats raise the levels of LDL Like cholesterol, and lower the levels of "good" HDL cholesterol. Also made with pressed palm oil, the frosting is all natural and organic. None of the sweets have artificial colors or preservatives, and everything is individually packaged and labeled with a shelf life of six days. Because there is no dairy in the frosting, refrigeration is not required. Based in South Portland, MB's Sweets started in September 2011 with a lot of behind-the-scenes support. Taking advantage of the bulk buying power of friends in the restaurant business and going through the proper certification and licensing channels, Goldman sold her first order of one dozen cupcakes at Bathras Market in South Portland — which sadly closed its doors last week.

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ABOVE and FAR LEFT: Cupcakes prepared by Mary Beth Goldman of MB’s Sweets (center) come without gluten, a substance found in flour, wheat and various grains. As a single mom, a career mail carrier and a call-company South Portland firefighter, Goldman juggles her responsibilities and considers MB’s Sweets to be her “fun job.” (COURTESY PHOTOS)

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Selling out at Bathras week after week, Goldman set a short-term goal of distributing to five towns by the end of the year and expanding the product line. Currently in seven different locations in six surrounding cities, there are no plans to hang a storefront shingle as Goldman believes her current expansion plan to restaurants, coffee

shops and even a yoga massage center is the best way to keep her product fresh and local while reaching a wide and varied clientele. As MB's Sweets grows in popularity and awareness, the 27-year-old Goldman's life away from the oven is full and busy. As a single mom, a career mail carrier for the USPS and a callcompany South Portland firefighter, she juggles her responsibilities and

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considers MB's Sweets to be her "fun job." "So many people are eating glutenfree not even because they have to, but because it is a healthier way to eat overall," she said. "The very best part of what I do is bring pleasure to people who have never been able to enjoy sweets before, and to bring back something great to people who have had to stop eating them." The newest addition to the MB's Sweets distribution roster is The Gorham Grind located on South Street in Gorham Center. Owner Carson Lynch is anxious to bring the full line to his busy coffee shop, saying, "It's really nice to finally be able to meet customer demands with a product that it is completely indistinguishable as gluten-free. I've been approached by other alternative bakeries, and I'm impressed with the taste and quality as well as the presentation. It looks great and takes cross-contamination

food safety into account." The first delivery is slated for the end of January, and three other locations are pending. Personally, Celiac disease and gluten-intolerance is a topic of great interest to me as New Guy's daughter suddenly became sick and unable to eat early last year after a particularly rough patch of unforeseen events (Goldman noted theoretical research on a Celiac website indicating life changes can bring about an onset resulting in varying degrees of gluten-intolerance). After several doctor visits and conflicting testing, she self-determined that gluten was her enemy and has cut it out completely. She mourns the loss of baked sweets, fluffy pancakes and fresh baked bread. I am constantly bringing her hot, new products discovered on grocery store shelves and am anxious to taste test all of MB's Sweets alongside her in the near future. The Down Low: My bad for not following up on Part 2 of The Pig-Skin, Pig-Out series. I'm still full from this past Sunday's triumphant game, but be sure to read next Wednesday's column for statistics, interviews, and your reader feedback from Facebook on what we'll all be ordering and eating on Super Bowl Sunday. Oh, and check out the MB's Sweets Facebook page for a complete listing of places to purchase the gluten-free products or to place a direct special order.

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Steve Soldan, one of the campers who was still spending nights in the OccupyMaine camp in Lincoln Park around Christmas, said the number of protesters has dwindled, as temperatures have plunged. “On a full-time basis, this is definitely a ghost town now,” he admitted at the time. (DAVID CARKHUFF FILE PHOTO)

Judge hears arguments over OccupyMaine camp BY MATTHEW ARCO THE PORTLAND DAILY SUN

An attorney representing OccupyMaine protesters asked a Superior Court justice to "breathe life" into the state and federal constitutions Tuesday, during the group's first day in court. John Branson, who filed the group's lawsuit against the city, asked Judge Thomas Warren to rule in favor of allowing the protesters to stay overnight in Lincoln Park. He asked Warren to recognize they are protected under both the First Amendment and state laws. "My understanding of the Constitution &hellip; (is that) it's for citizens just like these in Lincoln Park that these liberties were enshrined as the highest law of the land," Branson said. "These are folks for whom these liberties were intended." Warren heard testimony and arguments but did not yet rule whether to accept OccuyMaine's request for a preliminary injunction. An approval would allow protesters to remain in Lincoln Park over the course of the lawsuit, while a denial would permit the city to enforce its ordinance and oust overnight campers. If the request were denied, Branson didn't speculate Tuesday whether the protesters would pursue the lawsuit. Outside counsel hired by the city to head its defense argued courts have already ruled in favor of setting time and place restrictions on free speech. The attorney, Mark Dunlap, told the judge the city's ordinance cited to deny a permit to sleep in the park is "a reasonable time (and) place restriction on people." He went on to say barring overnight camping is "a reasonable restriction for public safety" as well, while adding that camping does not effectively convey the group's message to the general public. Dunlap also said in his arguments that OccupyMaine does not seem to have a cohesive message to deliver to the public. The same message was

communicated by one of his witnesses, Cumberland County District Attorney Stephanie Anderson. "They could not articulate, really, what they were doing there," said Anderson, describing what she learned after taking a tour of the park and speaking with protesters. Anderson, whose office in the courthouse overlooks Lincoln Park, testified that there have been hardly any protesters in the park recently and likened Lincoln Park's appearance as that of "a municipal dump." Branson challenged claims that occupying the city park has little to do with the group's message. The court spent the morning and some of the afternoon hearing from protesters and other citizens, some of whom testified on the importance of maintaining a constant presence in Lincoln Park. "That 24-hour presence &hellip; is a way of expressing our system isn't working," said Malory Shaughnessy, who did not identify as a member of OccupyMaine, but said that she is a member of "the 99 percent" — a slogan associated with Occupy movements across the nation. Shaughnessy, a former Cumberland County commissioner, likened the encampment to the "Hoovervilles" of the Great Depression, explaining it's a way to communicate their message beyond rallies and distribution of pamphlets. "It makes the conversation and the civic engagement accessible," said Heather Curtis, another witness, as well as one of one of the plaintiffs in the lawsuit. Curtis described camping in the park as embracing "your body" in the movement, saying, "People's homes are being foreclosed everyday." She called the camp "a reminder" that anyone could end up without a home. Other witnesses for the city expressed concerns of the general public feeling uneasy about entering the park since protesters set up camp around Oct. 3. "It's not as welcoming," said Janice

Hackett, a victim/witness advocate with the Portland Police Department. Hackett described how she used to walk through the park on breaks and would sometimes sit on a bench and read books in Lincoln Park. Since protesters arrived, she stays away, she said. Curtis told a different story in her testimony, saying that before OccupyMaine, the park felt "like a threaten-

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By Holiday Mathis SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You have the capacity for outlandish imaginings, the likes of which will put you in the class of exceptional visionaries. Mental audacity will be followed by daring expansion. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). The coming days will be a festival of friendship, camaraderie and teamwork. Today you’ll learn how best to communicate with partners. Your superb listening skills will pave the way. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You’ll feel like a wizard trying to find your place in the normal world. The more you try to fit in with the “muggles” the better you understand your gifts, qualities and, yes, peculiarities. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Your job or home responsibilities will seem to clash with your ambitions and desires. The conflict won’t be resolved in a day, but by acknowledging the reality of it, you’ll make considerable progress. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Someone sees a different you from the one reflected in your bathroom mirror. You may glimpse how this person views you as you listen to his or her compliments and take them to heart. TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Jan. 25). You respect your elders and appreciate all that can be gained in time, though you don’t accept that you are aging! In the next 12 months, you get younger through fitness and lightness of being. A love interest will help the process. Financial luck rewards the hard work you do through February. A deal will be signed in July. Aries and Leo people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 39, 1, 22, 30 and 14.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19). The emphasis will be on preventive action, doing your homework and researching to learn what has been effective in the past. Make a case for yourself before you are put “on the stand.” TAURUS (April 20-May 20). A problem may be “stressing you out,” but it also is potentially energizing once you realize it is solvable. The three small steps you take today will get you halfway there. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Dive right into what’s bothering you. By the end of the day, you’ll feel pleased with how you dealt with your challenges and you’ll know that you have grown from the experience. CANCER (June 22-July 22). You will find tricks to managing your emotional state. For instance, you can reduce anxiousness by doing a mental simulation of the events that lead to anxiety. Imagine yourself feeling calm as you process each mental image. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Creating a good vibe at home and having a bit of fun with your family will be top priorities. This will be made more challenging when others aren’t getting along. Being together should improve things. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Your soul searching will lead you to make a to-do list of concrete actions. You know that things change on a spiritual level when you work for a tangible result. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You don’t seek knowledge just so you’ll be smarter than the next guy. You learn because it’s fun and often quite profitable for you to do so. Your education will reflect your lightness of heart.

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––––––– ALMANAC ––––––– Today is Wednesday, Jan. 25, the 25th day of 2012. There are 341 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On Jan. 25, 1949, the first Emmy Awards, honoring local Los Angeles TV programs and talent, were presented at the Hollywood Athletic Club. (The very first Emmy presented, for “Most Outstanding Personality,” went to ventriloquist Shirley Dinsdale, star of the KTLA children’s show “Judy Splinters.”) On this date: In 1533, England’s King Henry VIII secretly married his second wife, Anne Boleyn, who later gave birth to Elizabeth I. In 1787, Shays’s Rebellion suffered a setback when debt-ridden farmers led by Capt. Daniel Shays failed to capture an arsenal at Springfield, Mass. In 1890, reporter Nellie Bly (Elizabeth Cochrane) of the New York World completed a round-the-world journey in 72 days, 6 hours and 11 minutes. The United Mine Workers of America was founded in Columbus, Ohio. In 1909, the opera “Elektra” by Richard Strauss premiered in Dresden, Germany. In 1915, Alexander Graham Bell inaugurated U.S. transcontinental telephone service between New York and San Francisco. In 1936, former Gov. Al Smith, D-N.Y., delivered a radio address in Washington, titled “Betrayal of the Democratic Party,” in which he fiercely criticized the New Deal policies of President Franklin D. Roosevelt. In 1947, American gangster Al Capone died in Miami Beach, Fla., at age 48. In 1959, American Airlines began Boeing 707 jet flights between New York and Los Angeles. In 1961, President John F. Kennedy held the first presidential news conference to be carried live on radio and television. In 1971, Charles Manson and three women followers were convicted in Los Angeles of murder and conspiracy in the 1969 slayings of seven people, including actress Sharon Tate. Idi Amin seized power in Uganda by ousting President Milton Obote (oh-BOH’-tay) in a military coup. In 1981, the 52 Americans held hostage by Iran for 444 days arrived in the United States. In 1990, an Avianca Boeing 707 ran out of fuel and crashed in Cove Neck, Long Island, N.Y.; 73 of the 158 people aboard were killed. Actress Ava Gardner died in London at age 67. One year ago: Pleading for unity in a newly divided government, President Barack Obama used his State of the Union address to implore Democrats and Republicans to rally behind his vision of economic revival, declaring: “We will move forward together or not at all.” Today’s Birthdays: Actor Gregg Palmer is 85. The former president of Georgia, Eduard Shevardnadze, is 84. Actor Dean Jones is 81. Country singer Claude Gray is 80. Blues singer Etta James is 74. Movie director Tobe Hooper is 69. Actress Leigh Taylor-Young is 67. Actress Jenifer Lewis is 55. Actress Dinah Manoff is 54. Country musician Mike Burch (River Road) is 46. Rhythmand-blues singer Kina is 43. Actress China Kantner is 41. Actress Ana Ortiz is 41. Musician Matt Odmark is 38. Actress Mia Kirshner is 37. Actress Christine Lakin is 33. Rhythm-and-blues singer Alicia Keys is 31. Actor Michael Trevino is 27.

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ANNIE’S MAILBOX Dear Annie: My wife is addicted to playing games on her smartphone. She lies in bed in the morning playing games before she gets ready for work. When she comes home, she is often on the phone when she walks through the door. When we sit down for supper (which I usually make), she plays games while we eat. At bedtime, she lies in bed with her smartphone, playing until she falls asleep. If we go out, she plays games at the restaurant. Conversation always begins with, “What?” because she is so engrossed in her game. She hardly does anything around the house anymore and barely notices our son, let alone interacts with him. How do I break her of this habit? -- Lost in Lexington, Ky. Dear Lost: These games can be highly addictive, and your wife must admit the extent of her involvement before she will be able to cut back. Have you addressed this directly with her? Have you told her how neglected you feel and how much your son misses his mother? Have you asked her to limit her game-playing to speciﬁc times? If she refuses to deal with this or change her behavior, the next step is counseling before your resentment creates a more serious problem. We hope she will listen to an unbiased third party. Dear Annie: I have two sisters. They never have been ﬁnancially savvy, especially when it comes to saving money. They start and then decide it’s a waste of time and end up spending everything they set aside. I’m the opposite. I have always saved for whatever I needed or wanted. My grandfather got me into the habit when I was 10, and I kept it up long after he passed away. Over the past 15 years, I managed to save quite a bit. But when my parents saw what I had, they demanded that I share it with my sisters. I absolutely refuse. This is my money. I earned it. I saved it. And I told them that. Since then, I’ve been receiving messages from my parents

that “families help each other out” and “families share.” My parents have always given my sisters money whenever they needed it. When I was in high school, I would always give them money when they needed it. Now that the folks are retired, they say it’s my job to help my sisters. I say it’s not. Why should I give them my hard-earned income because they can’t be frugal? I feel as though I am being punished for being financially responsible. My sisters haven’t saved a dime toward their own retirements, so this is only going to get worse. What can I do? -- Stuck in the Middle Dear Stuck: You do not owe your sisters money simply because they have been irresponsible. What you can do, however, is teach them better fiscal behavior. Tell them you are absolutely under no circumstances going to bail them out, so they need to start setting aside some funds for their future. Make an appointment for them to see a financial counselor through the National Foundation for Credit Counseling (nfcc. org) at 1-800-388-2227, and set up a budget. It’s the biggest favor you can do for them. Dear Annie: I disagree with your response to “Loveless in Spokane,” the 72-year-old geezer who thinks women in his senior complex should bed down with him after they have dated a “few times.” These ladies, and it is obvious they are ladies, were born and raised in an era when good girls did not have sex with a man until after they were married. This old guy is a cad. -- Senior Citizen Who Respects Women Dear Senior: Many readers pointed out that these women may not wish to have sex outside of marriage, a perfectly respectable position. If that’s the case, however, they should tell him so he understands the ground rules and doesn’t keep badgering them.

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Maine ranks 10th in the nation for commuters who bike or walk to work, according to a new report released this week by the Alliance for Biking and Walking. According to the Associated Press, the group says the number of Mainers who bike to work has increased by 120 percent from 1990 to 2009, about double the national average for that time. The report notes that 12 percent of all total trips made in the U.S. occur by bike or on foot, but that under 2 percent of all federal transportation spending goes to projects for biking or walking, AP reported.

Grant deadline announced for groups to tap online historical site Maine Historical Society, in partnership with the Maine State Library, announced yesterday that there is a grant deadline of April 1 for the Community Mobilization Program. The program is designed to help local organizations — historical societies, libraries and schools in particular — “use participation in Maine Memory Network (www.mainememory.net) to develop skills, build capacity, and expand collaboration with local partners,” the groups reported. The grants and accompanying training empower communities to digitize and share their local history, according to a press release. Grants support digitization projects (up to $1,000), the creation of online exhibits (up to $1,500), and the creation of websites dedicated to the history of local communities (up to $4,000). All grant-supported projects will be shared through and become part of Maine Memory, which provides a “technical infrastructure, a platform for training and skills development, consistent standards and broad public access.” Applications must be postmarked by April 1. There will also be a fall deadline of Sept. 1 for digitization and online exhibit projects only. Two additional grant cycles will take place in 2013. For details, including grant program guidelines and applications, please visit www.mainememory.net/grants. For more information on Maine Memory, visit www.mainememory.net/share_history.

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Wednesday, Jan. 25 Walker Memorial Library computer classes 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Walker Memorial Library is deep into the digital age and invites you to learn more about computers with us. Starting Wednesday, Jan. 25, staff will offer computer discussion classes. Sign up and join us. 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. we will offer short discussion and demonstrations related to computers and what they can do for you. All sessions are free yet limited to six persons at each session. Signup for each session recommended. 854-0630, ext. 5.

Crash Barry at the library’s Brown Bag Lunch series noon to 1 p.m. Portland Public Library’s Brown Bag Lunch series, featuring Crash Barry, Maine author of “Sex, Drugs and Blueberries” and “Tough Island.” Rines Auditorium, Lower Level, Portland Public Library, 5 Monument Square, Portland. Brown Bag Lectures are free and open to the public. Beverages will be provided, and please feel free to bring your lunch along.

Go Red For Women ‘tasting event’ noon to 1:30 p.m. Go Red For Women “tasting event,” presented by Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and The American Heart Association, at Westbrook Technical School Culinary Arts Center, 125 Stroudwater St., Westbrook. “According to the AHA, heart disease is the No. 1 killer of Americans. A healthy diet and lifestyle are the best weapons in the ﬁght against heart disease. ... At this event, Chef Charles Limoggio and his students will prepare three heart-healthy meals. Students took on this project to learn more about how healthier ingredient substitutions can be used to create tasty and nutritious dishes. Students will have researched and modiﬁed recipes to reduce the unhealthy fat (such as trans fat and saturated fat), salt, cholesterol and/or sugar in their creations. These meals will be tasted and voted on by AHA volunteers. The winning meal will be served to 500 guests at the upcoming Go Red For Women Luncheon at the Holiday Inn By The Bay on Tuesday, March 6. Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, the Maine Goes Red Statewide Sponsor, will proudly present a video of the tasting and the students’ work at the March 6 Luncheon.”

‘If A Tree Falls’ screening 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. “If A Tree Falls: A Story of the Earth Liberation Front,” at the Portland Public Library. The Portland Public Library announces its Winter Documentary Film Series, to be held Wednesday’s throughout the winter from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Rines Auditorium at the Main Library. Dates for the series are: Jan. 25, Feb. 1, Feb. 22 and Feb. 29, and March 7, March 21 and March 28. This series is made possible by a partnership between the Portland Public Library and POV (Point of View), Public Television’s premier documentary series. Films are offered free to the public and facilitated group discussions will be offered after select showings. The award-winning POV series is the longest-running showcase on American television to feature the work of today’s best independent documentary ﬁlmmakers. POV has brought more than 300 acclaimed documentaries to millions nationwide and has a Webby Award-winning online series, POV’s Borders. Since 1988, POV has pioneered the art of presentation and outreach using independent nonﬁction media to build new communities in conversation about today’s most pressing social issues. For more information visit www.pbs.org/pov.

Free For All opening reception 6 p.m. SPACE Gallery exhibit opening. “Come celebrate the opening of our salon style exhibit Free For All. The walls will be stacked with art from emerging and established artists, in a range of subject, size and medium. It’ a true Free For All!” www.space538.org/events.php

Tales of animals at storytelling circle 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Deena R. Weinstein storytelling event. “If you miss Deena’s Story*Telling*Circle on the third Thursday of the month at the Maine Jewish Museum, you can come to Dobrá Tea on the fourth Wednesday of the month! Discover the delight of telling and being told stories. Gather at 6:30 to schmooze (become acquainted) and enjoy tea! This month’s theme will be tales of animals. Perhaps you’ve had an adventure with a pet, a wild critter, a raven,or Big Foot (!) in the snowy woods or hot desert. Take us along through your story! Share up to a 10-minute story. All are encouraged to tell rather than read, but works-in-progress are encouraged in an environment supportive of learning storytelling, so notes are not discouraged.” Dobrá Tea, 151 Middle St., Portland. www.dobrateame.com/about.

Wind Power discussion 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Gilsland Farm Sanctuary, Falmouth, Maine Audubon. Kate Williams, Wildlife and Renewable Energy Program Director at the Biodiversity Research Institute, has

The Portland Symphony Orchestra presents the “Brass Blast Off” KinderKonzert series. Performances run from March 5 to March 20. On Friday, March 9, at 9:30 a.m., the venue is East End Community School, Portland. For details, visit http://www.portlandsymphony.org. (COURTESY PHOTO) worked with shorebirds, wading birds, seabirds, passerines, ﬁshes, and mammals across Maine and internationally. Kate will be providing an overview of wildlife issues related to wind power development, both onshore and offshore, with a focus on birds and bats. She will also discuss current studies in this arena, and discuss proposals for offshore wind farms in Maine. Free.

‘Next Fall’ by Good Theater 7 p.m. “Next Fall” by Geoffrey Nauffts, Jan. 25 to Feb. 19. “Good Theater presents the Maine premiere of this recent Best Play Tony Award nominee. A charming, funny and touching play about life and love from one of the writers of the hit TV series, Brothers & Sisters.” Directed by Brian P. Allen and starring Joe Bearor, Rob Cameron, Matt Delamater, Moira Driscoll Abbie Killeen and Tony Reilly. St Lawrence Arts Center, 76 Congress St. Wednesdays 7 p.m. ($15), Thursdays 7 p.m. ($20), Fridays 7:30 p.m. ($20), Saturday 7:30 p.m. ($25), Sundays 2 p.m. ($25) with a special added matinee on Saturday, Feb. 11, 3 p.m. ($20). Reservations and information call 885-5883. Presented by Good Theater, a professional theater; the theater is in residence at the St. Lawrence Arts Center. www.goodtheater.com

Andy Andrews at Merrill 7 p.m. Presented by Begin Doing, Andy Andrews is a New York Times bestselling author, speaker and peak performance coach to Fortune 500 companies. He appears consistently on CNN, FOX news and ABC’s Good Morning America. His book, “The Traveler’s Gift,” remained on the New York Times bestseller list for 17 weeks. “His keynote address will be a combination of pure entertainment mixed with the same tips he’s given Fortune 500 companies to create success: personal, ﬁnancial, and in other facets of life.” For more information please call 842-0800. https://tickets.porttix.com/public/ show.asp

Thursday, Jan. 26 2012 Access to Justice Symposium 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. National legal experts, Maine Supreme Court Justices, Maine legal service providers and private bar attorneys will speak and lead discussions at the 2012 Access to Justice Symposium: Changing Maine: Serving the Legal Needs of Maine’s Growing Elderly and Immigrant Populations. Also Friday, Jan. 26, 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. at the Marriott Sable Oaks, South Portland. Full agenda: http://mainelaw.maine.edu/news/conferences/justice/2012/agenda.html

Mad Horse Theatre Company’s ‘Becky Shaw’ 7:30 p.m. Mad Horse Theatre Company presents “Becky Shaw,” “the Pulitzer Prize ﬁnalist and smash hit by Obie Award winning playwright Gina Gionfriddo. In what The New York Times calls ‘a comedy of bad manners,’ a woman ﬁxes up her romantically challenged best friend with her husband’s mysterious co-worker. The date goes horribly awry, forcing the matchmakers to examine their own relationship and leading the daters to an emotional detente.” Written by Gina Gionfriddo, directed by James Herrera. Previews begin Thursday, Jan. 26 at 7:30 p.m. Opening night is Jan. 28 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $22 student/

senior $20. The Maine Premiere of “Becky Shaw” marks the ﬁrst time Mad Horse Theatre Company has produced a work by Gionfriddo. It also marks the directorial debut of company member James Herrera, who jumped at the chance to helm a cast made up entirely of Mad Horse Theatre Company members. According to Herrera, the cast made his transition from actor to director easier than it could have been.

Friday, Jan. 27 Portland Sea Dogs Food Drive 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Portland Sea Dogs have announced that the organization will hold its 12th annual Food Drive which will run from now through Friday, Jan. 27. All the collected food items will be donated to the Good Shepherd Food Bank. As in the past, this year’s food drive will be “Buy One, Bring One, Get One.” “For every ticket purchased and every donated food item you bring, you will receive a free Sea Dogs ticket to the same game. For example, if you buy three tickets to the June 7 game and bring in three food items, you will receive three additional complimentary tickets of equal or lesser value to the June 7 game. The offer is good for Box Seats, Reserved, General Admission, and Pavilion seating; subject to availability. Fans may take advantage of this offer by bringing their non-perishable food items to the Hadlock Field Box Office. The Sea Dogs Ticket Office is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Each year the Sea Dogs have been able to donate hundreds of food items to the Good Shepherd Food Bank thanks to the generosity of Sea Dogs’ fans. The Sea Dogs hold their home opener Thursday, April 12 at 6 p.m. against the Binghamton Mets at Hadlock Field. The 2012 season will be the Sea Dogs 19th year in Portland and 10th as a Boston Red Sox affiliate.” 879-9500, www.seadogs.com.

Movies at the Museum, ‘One for the Road’ 6:30 p.m. Movies at the Museum, “One for the Road,” Portland Museum of Art. “One for the Road sets out to capture the craziness, drama, and migratory nature of skiers chasing down a dream .... segments that will go down as some of the most intense, exciting, and jaw-dropping as anything ever ﬁlmed.” Friday, Jan. 27, 7 p.m.; Saturday, Jan. 28, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.; Sunday, Jan. 29, 2 p.m. NR. www.portlandmuseum.org/events

‘Sailing with Paper’ at Constellation 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. “Sailing with Paper” at Constellation Gallery. Constellation artist Jos Ruks is offering a free demonstration and hands-on workshop “Sailing with Paper.” “Jos will be teaching you how to expand your paper-art horizons beyond traditional origami! Materials for attendees are provided free of charge. Light refreshments provided.” Constellation Gallery, 511 Congress St., Portland. 409-6617.

‘A Midsummer’s Night Dream’ 8 p.m. “A Midsummer’s Night Dream” by Portland Players continues through Jan. 29 with performances Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m.; Sunday at 2:30 p.m. Portland Players is located at 420 Cottage Road in South Portland. Call 7997337 or go to portlandplayers.org. see next page

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us to celebrate and hear the story behind Maine Historical Society’s publication of ‘A Maine Prodigy: The Life and Adventures of Elise Fellows White.’ White was a violinist from Skowhegan whose musical talents and adventuresome spirit took her around the country and abroad in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This new book has been compiled by Dr. Houghton White from her autobiography, diaries, letters, and photographs, now part of the MHS collections. A Maine Prodigy was edited by MHS’s Candace Kanes, who also wrote the introduction. White and Kanes will share background on Elise’s life.”

Saturday, Jan. 28 ‘Puss ‘n Boots’ 11 a.m. This winter, Acorn Productions’ “Fairy Tale Players,” an ensemble of children, teens and adults who have studied at the Acorn Acting Academy, continues its third season of productions with Producing Director Michael Levine’s adaptation of “Puss ‘n Boots.” “The production is suitable for audiences of all ages, and centers around the story of a clever cat who helps her mistress win the love of a prince by pretending to be the Marquis de Carrabas. Along the way, we meet a crazy cast of characters including spoiled sisters, a foolish hare, and a lonely ogre. Acorn’s comedic version of the well-known fairy tale is directed by Karen Ball, and the script includes references to King Lear and the Occupy Wall Street Movement for the more sophisticated audience members. There are 8 actors ranging in age from 9 to 17 in the show, which runs from Jan. 28 to Feb. 12 in the Acorn Studio Theater in Westbrook.” Saturday, Jan. 28 at 11 a.m.; Sunday, Jan. 29 at 2 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 4 at 11 a.m.; Sunday, Feb. 5 at 2 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 11 at 11 a.m.; Sunday, Feb. 12 at 2 p.m. Acorn Studio Theater, Dana Warp Mill, 90 Bridge St., Westbrook. Admission: $8 adults; $6 kids 12 and under. FMI: www.acorn-productions.org or 854-0065

‘Business After Hours’ Networking Event 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The DownEast Pride Alliance “Business After Hours” Networking Event at Plush West End, 106 High St., Portland. Cash bar, lite food and media table. Bring business cards to share. Find DEPA on Facebook and www.depabusiness.com. “The DownEast Pride Alliance is a GLBTQ business networking group in Southern Maine meeting monthly at local establishments for ‘Business After Hours’ events that provide a safe forum for, and help strengthen, the local gay and gay-friendly business community.”

Wednesday, Feb. 1 WorldQuest 2012 in Cumberland

of the Fugue.’” Cost: $22 general admission, $20 seniors, Free for 21 and younger. LARK Society for Chamber Music, 761-1522, lark@larksociety.org.

4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. WorldQuest 2012 — the Ultimate International Trivia Competition will be taking place at Greely High School in Cumberland. “Which two places besides Denmark use the Danish Krone as their primary currency? Feeling bewildered or feeling brilliant? Questions like this will be answered by teams competing on Wednesday, Feb. 1, in the annual WorldQuest International Knowledge Competition sponsored by the World Affairs Council of Maine and hosted by Greely High School in Cumberland. WorldQuest provides students and adults an opportunity to test their knowledge across a variety of international issues. The top high school team has the opportunity to compete in the spring 2012 national Academic World Quest competition in Washington, D.C. The competition is organized around teams of 4 to 8 players. High school and college teams compete against teams formed by sponsoring corporations. Individuals may also sign up for a modest fee and be assigned to a team. The game consists of six rounds of 10 questions that are answered by teams, not by individuals. This year’s categories are: Current Events; UN Millennium Goals: Child Health; China; NATO; US Economic Competitiveness, and the Middle East.” www.wacmaine.org/Events ?eventId=396025&EventViewMode=EventDetails

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Rotary Club of Casco Bay Social

Club 86 comedy and music 7:30 p.m. Near Sighted Productions and SPACE Gallery present “Club 86,” an evening of comedy and music featuring special guest, Grammy award saxophone virtuoso, Charlie Neville of the Neville Brothers. The evening features the ﬁrst live performance of “Club 86,” an exciting new radio series in the tradition of A Prairie Home Companion and The Vinyl Café. Charlie Neville will appear as himself in “Club 86” and will perform a solo set afterwards. Charlie Neville’s solo work as a jazz saxophonist has been hailed around the world. The evening includes music from the Club 86 Ensemble, led by noted jazz pianist Jesse Lynch plus music/ spoken word collaborations with a prominent member of Portland’s arts community, poet and spoken word performer Gil Helmick. Club 86 is a weekly series following the sometimes reluctant, sometimes clumsy, always entertaining reactions of employees and patrons of a local tavern in Lewiston as the new manager strives to re-brand the club as a showcase for local and national performing artists.

Sunday, Jan. 29 Swish-Out, Junior Swish-Out 7:30 a.m. Hill Gymnasium, University of Southern Maine, Gorham Campus. Maine’s longest-running, continuous three-on-three benefit basketball tournament will again take place at the University of Southern Maine in Gorham. The 18th Annual Dr. Noel Paradise Memorial Swish-Out and Junior Swish-Out Childhood Cancer Challenge is currently seeking teams to participate in this year’s event. “Coordinated by Maine’s credit unions, teams of businesses, friends and family, and or any other connection are once again sought to participate in the event which benefits the Maine Children’s Cancer Program. Since MCCP treats children and families from Maine and New Hampshire, teams come from both states to participate. The tournament is a three-on-three, co-ed, double-elimination event and is open to adults 18 or older. The entry fee is $100 per team, and all funds raised go directly to the Maine Children’s Cancer Program. Since it began in 1994, more than $200,000 has been raised through the event. This year’s event also features the second annual Junior Swish-Out, open to middle school students (grades 6-8). The Junior Swish-Out format is similar to the adult tournament with a three-on-three, co-ed format. The Junior Swish-Out is limited to the first 12 teams to enter and the entry fee is $75 per team. In addition, there are again two divisions for the Adult Swish-Out Tournament with a 28 team ‘Just For Fun’ Division and an Elite 8 Division that is by invitation only once a team has registered.” For an entry form, sponsorship information and/or for more information, please contact Jon Paradise at the Maine Credit Union League at 773-5671, ext. 273 or e-mail jparadise@mainecul.org. Entry forms may be downloaded at www.mainecul.org.

‘The Art of the Fugue’ 2 p.m. Violinist Patrick Doane and Colby College Musicologist Dr. Steven Saunders at Woodfords Congregational Church, 202 Woodfords St., Portland. “The concert will present an in-depth exploration of J.S. Bach’s ‘The Art

Portland Public Library’s Brown Bag Lunch series today features Maine author Crash Barry. (COURTESY PHOTO)

2 p.m. Corner of State and Gray streets, Maine Irish Heritage Center. Dr. Karen M. Lemke, Professor of Education at St. Joseph’s College. “The year 2012 marks the centenary (hundredth anniversary) of the sinking of the Titanic — the legendary, ‘unsinkable’ ship built in Belfast, Northern Ireland. One of the survivors was an 8-year-old second-class passenger from Westerly, Rhode Island, Marshall Drew. In 1986, Marshall Drew was again in the news. With the discovery of a shipwreck of an ocean liner on the sea ﬂoor, he was able to look at photographs taken by a robotic submersible device and identify the luxurious interiors of the Titanic from his indelible childhood memories. Six weeks before his death, Marshall Drew spoke at length with Dr. Karen M. Lemke, now a professor of education at St. Joseph’s College. As part of the Maine Irish Heritage Center’s series of Dúchas (Heritage) talks, Dr. Lemke will recount Marshall Drew’s story — the very human tale of great resilience, told in the voice of an Edwardian lad. Drawing on this interview, she will look at the Titanic tragedy as a metaphor for changing times at the beginning of the 20th century, focusing on labor issues, matters of maritime safety, and the roles that simple greed and arrogance played in the loss of more than 1,500 lives.” The Titanic Centenary: A Survivor’s Story will take place on Sunday, Jan. 29 at 2 p.m. at the Maine Irish Heritage Center, at the corner of State and Gray streets in Portland. Admission is free, and all are welcome. For more information, contact Ellen D. Murphy, 899.0505.

Filmmaker Walter Ungerer 7 p.m. Experimental Films by Filmmaker Walter Ungerer. Join the St. Lawrence Arts Center as the center presents a program of recent short films by renowned filmmaker Walter Ungerer. In the 1950s – 60s he was a fixture in The Village art community and underground film scene in New York City, which included such names as Ed Emshwiller, Bob Lowe, Jonas Mekas, Tony Montanaro, and Stan Vanderbeek.

Tuesday, Jan. 31 MHS Book Event: Celebrating A Maine Prodigy noon. Maine Historical Society book event. “Please join

5:30 p.m. 2012 MCCP Rotary Club of Casco Bay Social. The 14th annual Silent Auction and Wine Social to Beneﬁt the Maine Children’s Cancer Program will be held at DiMillo’s Floating Restaurant. The 2011 auction was a huge success with over 200 attendees bidding on over 180 items we raised over $17,000 for MCCP. https://fundraising.mmc. org/netcommunity/sslpage.aspx?pid=283

‘Racing Dreams’ screening 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. “Racing Dreams,” at the Portland Public Library. The Portland Public Library announces its Winter Documentary Film Series, to be held Wednesday’s throughout the winter from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Rines Auditorium at the Main Library. Dates for the series are: Feb. 1, Feb. 22 and Feb. 29, and March 7, March 21 and March 28. This series is made possible by a partnership between the Portland Public Library and POV (Point of View), Public Television’s premier documentary series. Films are offered free to the public and facilitated group discussions will be offered after select showings. The award-winning POV series is the longest-running showcase on American television to feature the work of today’s best independent documentary ﬁlmmakers. POV has brought more than 300 acclaimed documentaries to millions nationwide and has a Webby Award-winning online series, POV’s Borders. Since 1988, POV has pioneered the art of presentation and outreach using independent nonﬁction media to build new communities in conversation about today’s most pressing social issues. For more information visit www.pbs.org/pov.

West End Meeting Place 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. The next West End Meeting Place will be held at the Reiche Community Center. Meeting Place is an Art At Work project to help neighborhoods develop and deepen their networks and connections through partnerships with local artists. Artists lead monthly workshops on topics designed to increase civic engagement, pride, and neighborhood knowledge. For more information, go to www.ArtAtWork.com/Projects/MeetingPlace, Facebook. com/ArtAtWork or www.ArtAtWorkProject.us. see next page

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Seventh annual Maine Photography Show midnight. Deadline for submissions. “If you like photography you’ll like the Maine Photography Show. It is the premier state-wide juried exhibition of ﬁne photography in Maine. Entries are being taken now-- the deadline is midnight February 1, 2012. Open to all amateur and professional photographers with a Maine address. There are four categories you can enter although you can enter only three pictures total. The categories are: Black & White, Color, Student (18 and under) which includes photography in any of the categories, and the themed category this year: Abstract.” The 2012 Maine Photography Show opens to the public Saturday, April 14 and continues to May 5. The exhibition is produced and presented by the MPS Committee of the Boothbay Region Art Foundation and takes place at its spacious gallery, One Townsend Ave., in midtown Boothbay Harbor. 633-2703. This year, the show is being judged by André Gallant. All entries are taken online and is very easy. To enter, or to get more information, or to see last year’s show, just go to maine- A Bujoreanu red-bellied woodpecker is shown. Maine participants submitted a total of 861 checklists reporting 99 difphotographyshow.com. ferent species in last year’s Great Backyard Bird Count. The event is taking place this year from Feb. 17-20. For more information about the Great Backyard Bird Count, visit www.birdcount.org. (COURTESY PHOTO)

Thursday, Feb. 2 Trek Across Maine cycling event discussion 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Join the American Lung Association at Gritty McDuff’s, Lower Main Street, Freeport, for food, beer, prizes and fun. Meet new people while American Lung Association staff members discuss the Trek Across Maine

cycling event, the organization’s largest fundraiser nationwide, scheduled for the weekend of June 15 across the beautiful state of Maine. The Trek Across Maine is a threeday, 180-mile adventure, from the mountains to the sea, providing breathtaking views, adventure and an unmatched sense of camaraderie. Proceeds from the Trek Across

Maine beneﬁts lung disease research, advocacy, and programs as well as the Fight for Air. The evening provides a perfect opportunity for those who have not yet registered for the Trek. RSVP for Beer & Bikes to Kristen Soule at ksoule@ lungne.org or (888) 241-6566, ext. 0306. For more on the Trek Across Maine, or to register, visit biketreknewengland.org.

College Night 2012 at the PMA 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Portland Museum of Art presents its College Night 2012. Cost: Free admission with valid student I.D. (or $5 at the door — cash only). “Maine college students are invited to the Portland Museum of Art for College Night 2012, featuring music by DJ Ponyfarm and live performances by The Milkman’s Union and Boy Without God, art projects sponsored by Artist & Craftsman Supply, free food and drinks, giveaways, and tons of prizes. Food will be provided by Leonardo’s Pizza, Flatbread Company, Amato’s, and drinks will be provided by Capt’n Eli’s Soda.”

CiRCA in Westbrook

7:30 p.m. “Combining ‘astonishing physical mastery’ and ‘poetic resonance’ (New York Times) with playful sensuality, Australia’s CiRCA breaks out of the big top to create a bold new vision of circus as a delightful, provocative and contemporary art form. Over the course of 80 intense minutes, the streamlined troupe of seven moves from highly connected acrobatic and tumbling sequences through fast-paced intricate scenes to a haunting ﬁnale. Blending bodies, lights, and sound — including tracks by Leonard Cohen, Sigur Ros and Cake — CiRCA’s boundary-pushing work plumbs the philosophical depths where cirque and dance collide.” Westbrook Performing Arts Center,. 471 Stroudwater St., Westbrook. Tickets: $28 $25 Students: $10. portlandovations.org or 842.0800.