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Barging in Building structure given safe harbor. See the story on page 2

Dodging a storm, this cargo of pre-fabricated components of a smelting plant under construction in Newfoundland, Canada, arrived in Portland Harbor yesterday. (CASEY CONLEY PHOTO)

Occupy protests in Maine face permit hurdles See page 7

Carols in style The Mansion, page 9

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Is sleeping on the subway worthwhile? NEW YORK (NY Times) — A ride on a New York subway can be a sensory overload: sometimes musicians perform for change; conductors plead to those who hold open train doors to relent; and passengers, often in unimaginably close proximity, subject one another to all sorts of sights, sounds, smells and touches, preferably inadvertent. Amid all of that, some New Yorkers nevertheless manage to fall asleep. So are these naps really worth the trouble? Dr. Carl Bazil, director of the Epilepsy and Sleep Division at New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center, offered to try to find out. Dr. Bazil, who has studied sleep patterns for 20 years, says there are five stages of sleep, with Stage 1 being the least restorative. To reach Stage 1 sleep, riders must be able slow down their eye movements. To get even more productive Stage 2 sleep, riders must relax their muscles and stop moving their eyes entirely. As Dr. Bazil watched the riders sitting across from him, the nappers’ eyelids fluttered when train doors opened. The riders also seemed to clench their messenger bags and backpacks with death grips. “I suspect all you get is Stage 1 sleep; it’s not going to be restorative,” he said. “It’s kind of wasted sleep.” At a reporter’s request, Dr. Bazil wired up a sleepy subway rider to study his brain waves as he tried to nap on the subway. He enlisted Brandon Foreman. Both doctors met at the end of a long workweek after Dr. Foreman had been up every night dealing with his son’s cold. The pair climbed onto a southbound A train at 207th Street. After Dr. Foreman chose a corner seat, Dr. Bazil sat across from him to take notes. Dr. Bazil was more pleased with the results. He found that when he downloaded the data about Dr. Foreman’s brain waves, Dr. Foreman slept for 10 minutes out of a 23.5-minute ride. For three and half minutes, Dr. Foreman reached a Stage 2 level of sleep. “It looks like it is definitely possible to get small amounts of restorative sleep on the subway — but only very small amounts,” Dr. Bazil said. He added that some studies show “even a brief nap that includes Stage 2 sleep can improve performance.” But Dr. Foreman was less persuaded that he got any productive sleep. “I don’t feel rested,” he said. “It’s not like I took a nap in bed.”

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Egypt’s military asserts control, despite elections CAIRO (NY TIMES) — Just days after celebrating the beginning of the first parliamentary elections since the ouster of Hosni Mubarak, Egypt’s interim military rulers reasserted their own power on Wednesday, declaring that despite the elections they would still manage the writing of a new constitution in order to insure against an Islamist takeover. As Islamists continue to dominate the early returns — with a faction of ultraconservatives claiming a quarter of the vote — Gen. Mokhtar al-Molla of the ruling military council said it would intercede to make sure that no such organized minority could put its own stamp on the future constitution. But in the name of protecting the broader spectrum of Egyptian society from a potential Islamist takeover, he also laid out a new justification for

the military extending its hold on power, despite the growing demands of Islamists, liberals and its American allies that the military council surrender its power to the newly elected officials. “In such unstable conditions, the Parliament is not representing all the Egyptians,” General Molla told a group of almost exclusively American journalists, suggesting that the military would step in on behalf of other Egyptians. “So whatever the majority in the ‘people’s assembly,’ they are very welcome, because they won’t have the ability to impose anything that the people don’t want.” “The Islamists who have been elected, have been by the Egyptian people,” he said. “Do you think that the Egyptians elected someone to threaten his interest and economy and security and relations with interna-

tional community? Of course not.” He promised that the military council would ensure broader representation in the constitutional convention. “Assuring that they represent all the Egyptian factions, the constitutional assembly will be accepted,” he said, implying without specifying that the council might have the power to reject it. General Molla’s comments were the military council’s first public response to the unexpected results of the initial round of parliamentary voting, in which the an ultraconservative faction of Islamists known as Salafis claimed a quarter of the votes and the mainstream Muslim Brotherhood won nearly 40 percent. The group of journalists he spoke to did not include any representatives of the Egyptian news media, and his comments

appeared intended to address some of Washington’s conflicting pressures on the council. The Obama administration has stepped up demands that the military council turn over power “immediately” while some in Congress have threatened to block the $1.3 billion in annual aide to the Egyptian military if Islamists dominate the Parliament. In a sense, his remarks reprised the justification the government of the now ousted president, Hosni Mubarak, of its power as necessary bulwark against Islamic radicalism. But the general’s comments were also the military council’s most explicit assertion of its authority over the legislature since the beginning of the vote, which had drained the energy from a bloody protests demanding the generals relinquish their power.

Unusual cargo arrives in Portland BY CASEY CONLEY THE PORTLAND DAILY SUN

The steel skeleton of what looked like a new hotel or office tower arrived seemingly out of nowhere yesterday at the Maine State Pier. Standing more than seven stories high, the rectangular structure towered over nearby waterfront buildings and could be seen from various points across the Peninsula. Was this the start of a clandestine construction project on the Eastern Waterfront? Is something finally happening with the State Pier? No, and no. The structure in question will one day be pieced together as a new building, but it won’t be a hotel, and it isn’t going anywhere in Portland. In fact, the steel structures are the pre-fabricated components of a smelting plant under construction in Newfoundland, Canada, said Rene Cheramie, Gulf-area manager for Brusco Tug & Barge. The 400-foot by 100-foot barge left Corpus Christi, Texas, two weeks ago en route to Canada, but stopped in Portland Harbor to wait out the storm passing through the

This cargo of pre-fabricated components of a smelting plant under construction in Newfoundland, Canada, arrived in Portland Harbor to avoid yesterday’s storm. (CASEY CONLEY PHOTO)

Maritimes yesterday and today, he said. The barge is being pulled by the 3,200-horsepower tugboat Maria Brusco. “The cargo is pretty sensitive,” said Cheramie. “We’re just ducking in for weather.” Although these steel “modules” were built in Texas,

Cheramie said workers in Bangor are also constructing component pieces for the Canadian plant, which is being built by Brazilian mining giant Vale (Vah-lay). “If you look at the module, it’s not something that can be put on a ship,” he said of the

steel frame. “It’s oversized and bulky.” Cheramie, who operates out of Lafayette, La., estimated the barge's load weighed about 4,000 tons — well below the vessel's 10,000-ton limit. City spokeswoman Nicole Clegg said it's not uncommon for vessels to seek refuge in Portland during a storm. Just this summer, when remnants of Hurricane Irene threatened the North Atlantic, she said a cruise ship spent at least a night anchored at the State Pier. “We get them occasionally,” she said. “When there is inclement weather, we see ships come in seeking safe harbor. This one is such a noticeable barge because of what’s on top of it." Clegg added, “When we have capacity it’s great, because we can charge them a fee, which is $2.10 per foot per day.” In this case, the city stands to collect upwards of $850 per day for the barge and another $290 per day for the tugboat. So how much longer will these vessels be in port? Cheramie expected the barge would leave Portland Friday morning for the three-day voyage to Newfoundland.

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Jail escapee captured, bail set at $500,000 BY DAYMOND STEER THE CONWAY DAILY SUN

OSSIPEE, N.H. — The Maine man who escaped from Carroll County, N.H. jail last Thursday was apprehended in Rochester on Tuesday evening and went to court on Wednesday — his 34th birthday. Bail was set at $500,000. Authorities had been searching for David Glenn Hobson, 34, of York County, Maine, who made his escape on Thursday by jumping off the jail's roof and climbing over the jail's razor wire. Hobson at the time was being held pre-trial at the county jail on burglary charges. Authorities believe Hobson wished to harm his ex-girlfriend and her current boyfriend. Authorities said evidence shows Hobson was in the Sanford and Alfred area until about Monday. Police found a receipt that shows Hobson went to Walmart in Scarborough, Maine on Friday night. Security footage shows that he was in the store and was driving a Toyota Highlander that was allegedly stolen in Wakefield. The SUV was recovered over the weekend. Police said Hobson made several purchases at the Walmart including clothing, first-aid supplies, screw drivers and snacks. In court, Hobson had a bandage on his left arm. Police said Hobson was communicating with people via a cell phone, which police were able to track. On Wednesday morning, Carroll County Department of Corrections superintendent Jason Johnson spoke to county commissioners about the jail break. Johnson said Hobson escaped from a recreation yard, which is uncovered contrary to the advice of

David Glenn Hobson, 34, of York County, is brought into court Wednesday in Ossipee, N.H. (JAMIE GEMMITI PHOTO)

several jail experts. Studies of the facility also recommend the jail be staffed with 36 corrections officers, but the county

currently only has 29. Failure to follow established correctional standards will lead to lawsuits which will cost the county money, stressed Johnson. Corrections staff, who were chasing Hobson initially, couldn't communicate with the local law enforcement because they only had cell phones and not radios. Dialing a cell phone while chasing an escaped prisoner is unrealistic, said Johnson who added that the facility does hold dangerous criminals before they go to prison. Johnson left the county commission meeting in Ossipee without taking questions because he needed to get to a morning press conference at the Maine State Police barracks in Alfred. On Wednesday afternoon, Hobson appeared in Third Circuit Court in Ossipee for an arraignment on the felony escape charge. Judge Robert C. Varney imposed $500,000 cash or corporate surety bail on Hobson. His conditions for release include electronic monitoring, no possession of dangerous weapons and no excessive use of alcohol. A probable cause hearing was set for Dec. 19. U.S. Marshals and police took Hobson by surprise near the Market Basket near Route 125, which is about two miles from the Maine border. "He arrived there via his grandmother's vehicle," said Maine District U.S. Marshal Noel March. "His grandmother is out of state." During the arrest, Hobson was surrounded by about 14 federal and local law enforcement officers. He didn't put up a struggle. He was found with $3,000 cash and pills in his possession. Someone drove Hobson to the Market Basket where he was going to meet another individual.

School board launches superintendent search BY MATTHEW ARCO THE PORTLAND DAILY SUN

The countdown to the superintendent of the city's schools departure is under way, and school board officials say they are wasting little time in finding a replacement ahead of his June 30 exit. Superintendent Jim Morse announced his plans in October to resign following the end of his current contract, and the Portland School Board announced Wednesday the formation of a three-member committee to oversee the search for a successor. "We're really in the infancy stage," said Sarah Thompson, chairwoman of the search committee tasked with developing a proposed budget for the search and a timeline. Morse, who was hired in March 2009 and started three months later, inherited a district in disarray, Thompson explained, saying he "shook up central office &hellip; and we needed that." The next superintendent will build on what Morse put in place while during his three-year tenure, she said. "We need somebody who will come in with a strong vision and who will work upon what we have, the good

things that we've already done, and bring us a vision — not a change," Thompson said. "We don't need a change agent per se." Thompson, who is joined on the search committee by board memMorse bers Ed Bryan and Jaimey Caron, said Morse's comprehensive plan for the district and his multi-year budget initiative are key components of his tenure that the board expects the future superintendent to build on. At least one other member of the search committee said Wednesday he agrees with Thompson. "I really feel we are well positioned to find a great superintendent who will help us move forward with our comprehensive plan, multi-year budget and faculty needs," stated Bryan. The school board spent about seven months searching for a new superintendent before Morse was hired. The search committee, which was also led by Thompson, had a budget of roughly

$25,000, she said, adding that the whole process came between $10,000 and $12,000 under budget. "(The search) was hard. It was a lot of heart and soul in the last one," Thompson said. "I hate to see him go." She expects the school board will look to hire a consultant firm during this search to assist in finding a new superintendent. "When Portland hired the city manager, they used a firm to help them," she said. "So, we're looking at that possibility." During the school board's November meeting, the New England School Development Council submitted a response to a request for a proposal to assist with the search. The council's executive search program would cost the district at least $12,450, according to the proposal. Morse said he won't have any role in determining who will be the next superintendent. "My job in the next six months is to make sure that I leave the system in really good shape," he said. "The idea for me is to try to make sure that I've done the work that I've set out to do." Morse referred to the district's com-

prehensive plan as "the roadmap for the next superintendent," saying its intent is to focus on three goals to help improve the district: improve high school graduation rates, build post high school plans for students and tap into each student's creative core. He also said the multi-year budget works to give residents a clear picture of what the school system is doing with their money. "Both of them are pretty exciting concepts and will help the next superintendent understand very quickly the priorities of the board," Morse said. Morse left his job as superintendent of Messalonskee School District in 2009 to lead Maine’s largest school system, which at the time had more than 7,000 students. He grew up in Portland and briefly dropped out of Portland High before an English teacher inspired him to shape up. He later graduated from PHS and the University of Maine. Morse said he is screening various offers job offers, but maintained that he hasn't done "anything active in terms of deciding" what will come next.

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Chomsky discussed gangsterism of Wall St. ﬁnancial institutions Editor, On Noam Chomsky’s birthday we have this recent quote from him: Anyone with eyes open knows that the gangsterism of Wall Street — financial institutions generally — has caused severe damage to the people of the United States (and the world). And should also know that it has been doing so increasingly for over 30 years, as their power in the economy has radically increased, and with it their political power. That has set in motion a vicious cycle that has concentrated immense wealth, and with it political power, in a tiny sector of the population, a fraction of 1 percent, while the rest increasingly become what is sometimes called “a precariat” — seeking to survive in a precarious existence. They also carry out these ugly activities with almost complete impunity — not only too big to fail, but also “too big to jail.” The courageous and honorable protests underway in Wall Street should serve to bring this calamity to public attention, and to lead to dedicated efforts to overcome it and set the society on a more healthy course. Noam Chomsky Please consider this when “ruling” on Occupy Maine’s request to continue their lawful protest in Lincoln Park. Jay York Portland

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Silence is golden Hello chatter, my old friend. The sounds of silence are a dim recollection now, like mystery, privacy and paying attention to one thing — or one person — at a time. As far back as half-a-century ago, the Swiss philosopher Max Picard warned: “Nothing has changed the nature of man so much as the loss of silence,” once as natural as the sky and air. As fiendish little gadgets conspire to track our movements and record our activities wherever we go, producing a barrage of pictures of everything we’re doing and saying, our lives will unroll as one long instant replay. There will be fewer and fewer of what Virginia Woolf called “moments of being,” intense sensations that stand apart from the “cotton wool of daily life.” “In the future, not getting any imagery or story line or content is going to be the equivalent of silence because people are so filled up now with streaming video,” said Ed Schlossberg, the artist, author and designer who runs ESI Design. “Paying attention to anything will be the missing commodity in future life. You think you’ll miss nothing, but you’ll probably miss everything.” Schlossberg said that, for a long

Maureen Dowd ––––– The New York Times time, art provided the boundary for silence, “but now art, in some cases, is so distracting and intense and faceted, it’s hard to step into a moment. Especially when you’re always carrying a microcamera and a screen all the time, both recording and playing back constantly rather than allowing moments of composition and stillness when your brain can go into a reverie.” In an inspiring throwback, art once more offers a chance to step into a mute and vivid moment of being in “The Artist,” the new silent movie that hit the Cannes Film Festival like a thunderclap. First, an American writer and director, Woody Allen, created a gorgeous homage to vintage Paris in “Midnight in Paris.” Now, a French writer and director, Michel Hazanavicius, has created a gorgeous homage to vintage Hollywood. Not being a silent movie buff, I was trepidatious about “The

Artist.” And a 23-year-old at the Motion Picture Association of America screening here puzzled over why it needed to be silent. But I loved the clever evocation of a primal fear featured in the many iterations of “A Star Is Born,” as well as “Singin’ in the Rain,” “Sunset Boulevard,” “Invasion of the Body Snatchers,” and “All About Eve”: Will you get to the top, only to be devoured by the hot new thing? “More and more people have that fear because of the financial crisis and how fast the world is changing,” Hazanavicius told me. “You’re at the top one day and very quickly you can fall. In the generation of my parents and grandparents, people worked in the same factory all their lives. Now people work there two months and they put it in China. Now you’re born into one world and you die in a very different world.” It turns out that all the skeptics were wrong, and it was clever to do a silent movie in 2011, as an antidote to our modern plague of pointless chatter. It’s a weird paradox that the essential feature of technology is talkativeness, but usually without the sound of human voices attached. see DOWD page 5

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The strange journey from Mitt to Newt It’s not hard to understand why so many conservatives spurn Mitt Romney. He’s had to slink away from past liberal positions on one major issue after another: health care reform, abortion, gun control and climate change. Many on the right are not reassured. They want a true conservative who’s been with them all along. That’s not surprising. What’s surprising is that they have turned, in their hour of need, to Newt Gingrich. The onetime House Speaker is a consistent conservative like I’m a duckbill platypus. In a contest with Romney for most zigzags, Gingrich can more than hold his own. The biggest complaint about Mitt is that he pushed a health insurance plan with an oppressive, Obama-like individual mandate. But in 1993, Gingrich announced, “I am for people, individuals — exactly like automobile insurance — individuals having health insurance and being required to have health insurance.” He reiterated that position as recently as 2008. In 2007, he praised a cap-and-trade system to limit carbon emissions as “something I would strongly support.” In 2008, he joined with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in calling for “action to address climate change.” Conservatives now regret President George W. Bush’s successful push for Medicare coverage of prescription drugs — a huge new entitlement that the comptroller general of the United States said “is probably the most fiscally irresponsible piece of legislation since the 1960s.” Not only did Gingrich endorse it, but Time reported, “GOP leaders brought in Gingrich for a private session to help win over conservative congressmen opposed to the measure’s high cost.” At the time, of course, he was being paid by pharmaceutical companies. His most shameless switch came this year after a rebellion erupted against Libyan dictator Moammar Gadhafi. When President Barack Obama was staying out, Gingrich urged him to use U.S. air power to establish a no-fly zone. But when Obama did so, Newt changed his mind. He embraces and abandons positions as easily as wives. Voting for Gingrich because Romney is a flip-flopper is like moving to Alaska to escape the cold. No doubt many Republicans feel shortchanged that conservatives like Rick Perry and Herman Cain have

Steve Chapman ––––– Creators Syndicate done so much to destroy themselves, while Rick Santorum seems incapable of generating enthusiasm. But that’s no reason to fool themselves about Gingrich. He sounds conservative — or “conservative” — mainly because of his scorching attacks on liberals and other foes. He says Obama wants to bring about “the end of America.” He denounces the “gay and secular fascism in this country.” He opposed a Muslim community center near Ground Zero as part of “an Islamist cultural-political offensive designed to undermine and destroy our civilization.” Demonizing adversaries is what he does best. Some on the right don’t want a conservative so much as they want a hater. Gingrich is their dream come true. Romney shows no flair for irresponsible hysteria and crude smears — and many count that as a serious flaw. Gingrich, however, has a past that could alienate many religious conservatives. They may resist electing a known repeat adulterer to the presidency — not to mention installing his former mistress as first lady. Richard Land of the Southern Baptist Convention has said, “His toughest audience is going to be evangelical women.” Romney, of course, is about as scandalous as Disney World.

In a recent ABC News/Washington Post poll, only 36 percent of independent voters regard Gingrich positively, with 43 percent holding a negative view. Their assessment of Romney is far sunnier — 45 percent favorable and only 30 percent unfavorable. Conservatives also have to keep in mind that most voters are not conservatives. Even if Gingrich can win over most Republicans, he is bound to repel everyone else. In a recent ABC News/Washington Post poll, only 36 percent of independent voters regard Gingrich positively, with 43 percent holding a negative view. Their assessment of Romney is far sunnier — 45 percent favorable and only 30 percent unfavorable. Gingrich’s high negatives come even before Democratic attack ads begin reminding people of his many shortcomings — including his confirmed ethical lapses as House Speaker and his lucrative Washington influence-peddling. They also come before Gingrich has had months

to remind everyone just how volatile and unlikable he can be. At some point, voters have to ask themselves whom they would be more inclined to trust with the nuclear button. At that moment, the Gingrich bubble is likely to burst. Many conservatives are reluctant to support a flip-flopper like Romney merely because he looks like he can win the November election. They might weigh that against supporting a flipflopper who could easily kick it away. (Steve Chapman blogs daily at newsblogs.chicagotribune.com/steve_chapman. To find out more about Chapman, and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate website at www. creators.com.)

In era of noise, Hollywood rarely makes great movies anymore DOWD from page 4

In the case of “The Artist,” silence is not only golden, it’s a reminder of how much you can articulate without words. If you take away the language, green screens and 3-D glasses, the feelings — pride, vanity, envy, fear, love — can be more primary and fascinating. Hollywood rarely makes great movies anymore. They make comics, phrases (“Friends With Benefits,” “He’s Just Not That Into You”) or holidays (“New Year’s Eve,” “Valentine’s Day”) and attach scripts that are often dreadful.

Hazanavicius has made a witty, moving and joyous romance about a dashing silent movie star, George Valentin — akin to John Gilbert and Douglas Fairbanks — who can’t accept talkies and a jazzbaby starlet who rises as he falls, and loves him as he crashes and literally burns. The theme of silence is used ingeniously throughout, in Valentin’s relationship with his loyal Jack Russell terrier, in his “Citizen Kane” silent breakfast table tableau with his farbissina wife, and in the climactic Fred-and-Ginger tap dance that substitutes, as it did for Fred and Ginger, for a sex scene. A moment where the starlet, Peppy Miller, lumi-

nously played by Bérénice Bejo, the real-life partner of Hazanavicius and the mother of his two children, sneaks into Valentin’s dressing room and role plays with his jacket is more romantic than anything Hollywood dreams up. Hazanavicius recalled that at a French screening of the movie, a group of teenagers approached him. “They thanked me for letting them hear the silence,” he said. “It was touching to discover that these young people, always with their iPods, could like real silence. “I compare it to the zero in mathematics. People think it’s nothing, but actually it’s not. It can be very powerful.”

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‘Snow Queen’ creates a cheery holiday mood Review: “The Snow Queen”/ Portland Stage Company You don’t have to dig far beneath the icy surface of Portland Stage Company to experience Hans Christian Andersen’s heart-warming fairy tale, which comes to life in an exuberant adaptation by PSC Executive and Artistic Director, Anita Stewart. First published in 1845, “The Snow Queen” tells seven tales of misadventure between good and evil, when a young boy named Kai is taken away by the mysterious Snow Queen and his best friend Gerda embarks on a perilous journey to rescue him. Stewart has penned a magical montage that is imaginative, witty and spirited. Stewart’s love for this piece is evident, her story-telling talents at their best. Stewart’s direction is well-defined, wellpaced and full of creativity, from the wonderful 3-D illusions and delightful shadow play puppetry to the real-life images reminiscent of Vladyslav Yerko’s illustrations. There is no question that Tom Ford steals the show with his energetic, multi-characters. Ford’s portrayal of the wicked hobgoblin was deliciously evil and his hysterical crow was physically and comedically perfect. Ford, as with all his past PSC performances, embodies each character, making strong and committed choices. Daniel Noel, a local favorite of stage and film, took command of the storytelling with his rich, expressive voice that captivated the audience. Noel’s performance as Ba, the reindeer, was a showstopper. Sally Wood’s multiple talents shone brightly, her portrayal of the Robber Girl was worth the price of admission. Wood’s chosen facial expressions, physicality and line deliveries were hilarious. Wood has worn many hats at PSC and always delivers with

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than a 50 percent cut, and this coupled with increased cost of home heating oil is having a devastating effect on Maine’s least fortunate. This is precisely Snowe why I call on Congress and the Administration to restore this vital funding immediately. During these troubling and challenging economic times, Mainers and Americans have enough to worry about. Simply heating their homes this winter should not be one of those worries.” LIHEAP is the main federal program that helps low-income families and seniors on fixedincomes with their energy bills, providing assistance during the winter months.

So far, Maine has received $23 million, down from $55.6 million in 2011, Snowe’s office reported. The Maine State Housing Authority has indicated that average benefits will be $307 per household. The Energy Information Administration recently noted that “average expenditures for households that heat with oil are forecast to be higher than in any previous winter.” U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., joined a bipartisan group of Senators Wednesday to keep pressure on Congress to restore funding for LIHEAP, Shaheen’s office reported. The Energy Information Administration projects that the price of heating oil will be 10 percent higher this winter than last, the highest average winter price ever predicted. The average heating-oil household is predicted to spend $193 more this winter than last.

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Occupy movement battles for permits to camp BY DAVID CARKHUFF THE PORTLAND DAILY SUN

Members of New England's Occupy protest movements argue that camping on public property is akin to free speech, but at least one new court decision disagrees. Yesterday, Suffolk County, Mass. Judge Frances McIntyre vacated a temporary restraining order that had protected OccupyBoston, writing that the protesters had no right to occupy Dewey Square. A judge's ruling on a similar issue of whether OccupyAugusta at the Maine State Capitol complex needs a permit is expected this week. At presstime last night, Paul Stern, deputy attorney general for the state of Maine, said U.S. District Judge Nancy Torresen still had not released an opinion on a motion that would allow the OccupyAugusta encampment to continue camping without a permit in the park across from the State House. Judge Torresen had indicated on Monday that she would issue a decision by Tuesday or Wednesday. "The OccupyAugusta folks have never applied for a permit," Stern said. "That's because camping overnight is not allowed in the park." In a memo opposing the motion for a temporary restraining order or preliminary injunction, Attorney General William J. Schneider wrote, "At the outset, it must be emphasized that the Defendant and the State of Maine have not interfered with see PERMITS page 8

Moss Stamcampiano of Gardiner (left) and Matt Meyer of Warren chat in the OccupyAugusta camp Wednesday. (DAVID CARKHUFF PHOTO)

OccupyAugusta camper charged with arson in tent ﬁre BY DAVID CARKHUFF THE PORTLAND DAILY SUN

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Joe Auciello of Rockland, who called himself a “tourist” to the OccupyAugusta encampment near the State Capitol, stands next to a ﬁre pit. About a half dozen tents are arranged in Capital Park, but a federal judge is expected to rule this week whether the camp needs a state permit. (DAVID CARKHUFF PHOTO)

‘The camping in itself is a very powerful form of our free speech’ PERMITS from page 7

Plaintiffs’ First Amendment rights, nor do they intend or desire to do so. ... It is worth restating that Defendant is not seeking to prevent Plaintiffs from demonstrating in Capitol Park. Defendant, however, has asked Plaintiffs to no longer live in the Park – i.e., to take down their live-in tents, to no longer sleep overnight in the Park, and not to use fires. Defendant remains ready and willing to work with Plaintiffs to allow them to exercise their First Amendment rights but living in a public park is not protected First Amendment activity." Demi Colby of Gardiner said she has been at OccupyAugusta since the third day of the anti-corporate protest. For about seven weeks, since Oct. 15, campers have staked out space in the state-owned park. "I personally think it's absolutely ridiculous because in the legislation law books pertaining to this particular park, I think it's chapter three, section 31, there's nothing in the laws for this particular park that state you have to have a permit," Colby said Wednesday. "To even ask us for a permit, they're breaking the law." But Stern said state law is clear. "If you want to engage in some form of demonstration, you need a permit. And you can't get a permit to camp

overnight, which is why they didn't apply for a permit to camp overnight," he said. Colby said camping is partly a pragmatic way to sustain a protest. "Particularly for this park, that's something that people just did in a traditional manner without looking to see if they had to have a permit to hold activities or events here. I personally don't feel I need a permit to exercise my First Amendment right, and I know that a lot of people come here and are now able to redress their grievances there at the State House because they're able to camp here," she said. But Colby went a step further and argued that camping in itself represented a political message. "The camping in itself is a very powerful form of our free speech," she said. "Essentially we're saying the current structure of society doesn't fit us, and this is representative of that." Last night, the Portland City Council grappled with the question of whether to issue a permit to OccupyMaine. OccupyMaine wrote, "We know that the first amendment of the U.S. Constitution is not a permit applied for at City Hall. We have petitioned for a permit to aid in our self-organization for future civic engagement." On Dec. 1, the city's Public Safety

Committee voted against the idea of granting a permit for OccupyMaine, recommending that the City Council reject it. At presstime, no vote had been taken at last night's meeting. But the ruling out of Massachusetts may embolden critics of the New England spinoffs of Occupy Wall Street. "The act of occupation, this court has determined as a matter of law, is not speech," Judge McIntyre wrote. "Nor is it immune from criminal prosecution for trespass or other crimes. However, the setting up of the tents,

sleeping and governance on Dewey Square is expressive conduct and symbolic. Nevertheless, it is subject to City and Park regulations and restrictions. Thus, the Conservancy's prohibition on sleeping overnight and other restrictions on Dewey Square are valid, and applicable to Occupy Boston. The protesters are obligated under the law to abide by those regulations, as well as the orders of the City of Boston, the Boston Police Department and the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway Conservancy."

OccupyMaine campers gather in Portland’s Lincoln Park this fall. (DAVID CARKHUFF PHOTO)

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Mansion director Thomas Johnson and Jessica McMahon of Blue Elephant Catering & Events discuss the Dining Room’s “We Wish You a Merry Christmas” theme realized by Blue Elephant.

At Victoria Mansion, “The Holly and the Ivy” is literally interpreted in The Green Bedroom by O’Donal’s Nursery. Sara Gorstein of S. Scollay Custom Floral Design and Greg Sundik review Gorstein’s creative Dressing Room accents. For the “Lo how a Rose ere Blooming” theme, she used all-natural material, including pine cones and trees. Gorstein also decorates the White House in Washington, D.C. for holidays and state dinners.

From left, Harmon’s & Barton’s Dan Kennedy, Victoria Mansion curator Anne Palmer Schwind, and Emerald City’s Dan Hatt enjoy the period elegance of the 19th century home. “I bought them for the purpose of decorating this room,” said Emerald City’s Dan Hatt of his fanciful peacocks nestled among the teal and purple in the Reception Room. Hatt and Don Chouinard’s interpretation of “Here We Come a-Wassailing” theme in the Reception Room. Returning for his ninth holiday, Hatt beamed, “It’s the seventh year in this room — I love this room.” Noting the punchbowl, original to the house, Hatt explained that while no carolers would have ever come wassailing to the estate built as a summer residence, he used stemware for the drinks “when the curator told me there were no punch cups in the late-1800s.”

Harmon’s & Barton’s tree decorated the Parlor for the theme “O Little Town of Bethlehem.”

Victoria Mansion dons holiday attire Victoria Mansion glows in a night scene from Danforth Street.

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“The Carols of Christmas” was the theme for The Victoria Mansion as it began the 27th season of holiday decor featuring 12 designers who added their unique ﬂair to the grandeur. “The designers really rose to the occasion,” said director Tom Johnson. “We had an opportunity to create card sets, so we needed the rooms ready for photographing in a much shorter time frame than before.” For sale in the gift shop, the cards of the “internationally signiﬁcant property are hugely successful.” The historic home reopened its doors on December’s First Friday Art Walk to an estimated 700 people, believed to be a single day record. It will remain open for tours “until Jan. 8 — around the Epiphany,” said the mansion’s Aubin Thomas. “We expect to be open again for January First Friday.” (ROBERT WITKOWSKI PHOTOS)

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––––––– ALMANAC ––––––– Today is Thursday, Dec. 8, the 342nd day of 2011. There are 23 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On Dec. 8, 1941, the United States entered World War II as Congress declared war against Japan, a day after the attack on Pearl Harbor. On this date: In 1776, during the Revolutionary War, Gen. George Washington’s retreating army crossed the Delaware River from New Jersey into Pennsylvania. In 1854, Pope Pius IX proclaimed the Catholic dogma of the Immaculate Conception, which holds that Mary, the mother of Jesus, was free of original sin from the moment of her own conception. In 1863, President Abraham Lincoln announced his plan for the Reconstruction of the South. In 1886, the American Federation of Labor was founded in Columbus, Ohio. In 1911, actor Lee J. Cobb was born in New York City. In 1949, the Chinese Nationalist government moved from the Chinese mainland to Formosa as the Communists pressed their attacks. In 1961, a fire at Hartford Hospital in Connecticut resulted in 16 deaths. The Beach Boys’ first single, “Surfin’,” was released. In 1980, rock star John Lennon was shot to death outside his New York City apartment building by an apparently deranged fan. In 1987, President Ronald Reagan and Soviet leader Mikhail S. Gorbachev signed a treaty at the White House calling for destruction of intermediate-range nuclear missiles. In 1991, AIDS patient Kimberly Bergalis, who had contracted the disease from her dentist, died in Fort Pierce, Fla., at age 23. One year ago: President Barack Obama rejected claims that he had betrayed Democrats by cutting a deal with Republicans on Bush-era tax cuts and implored his party to back the compromise, arguing it could jumpstart the economy. Today’s Birthdays: Actor-director Maximilian Schell is 81. Singer Jerry Butler is 72. Pop musician Bobby Elliott is 70. Actress Mary Woronov is 68. Actor John Rubinstein is 65. Rock singer-musician Gregg Allman is 64. Reggae singer Toots Hibbert is 63. Actress Kim Basinger is 58. Rock musician Warren Cuccurullo is 55. Rock musician Phil Collen is 54. Country singer Marty Raybon is 52. Political commentator Ann Coulter is 50. Rock musician Marty Friedman is 49. Actor Wendell Pierce is 48. Actress Teri Hatcher is 47. Singer Sinead O’Connor is 45. Actor Matthew Laborteaux is 45. Rock musician Ryan Newell is 39. Actor Dominic Monaghan is 35. Actor Ian Somerhalder is 33. Rock singer Ingrid Michaelson is 32. R&B singer Chrisette Michele is 29. Rock singer-actress Kate Voegele is 25.

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CHICAGO — Rod R. Blagojevich, the former governor of Illinois, was sentenced on Wednesday to 14 years in federal prison for 18 felony corruption convictions, including trying to sell or trade the Senate seat that President Obama left behind when he moved to the White House. The sentence, which fell just short of what prosecutors had asked for, came about an hour after Mr. Blagojevich apologized in court to residents of his state, to the judge in his case and to his family. “I have nobody to blame but myself for my stupidity and actions, words, things that I did, Rod R. Blagojevich, the former governor of Illinois, left his home in Chicago on Wednesday for the second day of his sentencing hearing on 18 corruption convictions. (NY TIMES PHOTO) that I thought I could do,” he said, standing at a courtroom ruption cases of all sorts, all over was mostly just tossing around lectern and facing the judge. the country, and concluded that ideas, musing — when he seemed Mr. Blagojevich’s crimes caran extensive prison sentence for on secretly recorded audiotapes ried maximum sentences that Mr. Blagojevich’s crimes would to be planning ways to bencould have stretched into hunbe out of proportion. efit personally from state acts, dreds of years behind bars, but “They’re minimally wrong comincluding picking a new senator. federal prosecutors had argued pared to the outrageous conduct “The governor was not marched that he deserved at least 15 to 20 that was shown in these other along this criminal path by his years in prison. Mr. Blagojevich’s cases,” Sheldon Sorosky, one of staff,” Judge Zagel said. “He lawyers were seeking far less, Mr. Blagojevich’s lawyers, said of marched them along.” saying simply that they were his crimes. Mr. Blagojevich, who will turn advocating for “the lowest senMr. Blagojevich was arrested 55 this weekend, showed little tence possible.” in December 2008, just weeks reaction to the judge’s decision; Mr. Blagojevich, a Democrat after Mr. Obama’s election as though he had sought a shorter who won two terms as goverpresident, and during a period sentence, Mr. Blagojevich seemed nor before being impeached and when Mr. Blagojevich was mullaware by Wednesday that a sigremoved from office, will become ing whom to choose to succeed nificant prison term was inevitaIllinois’s fourth governor in him in the Senate. ble. He comforted his wife Patti, recent memory to go to prison. who sat in the front row, crying At the time, federal authoriOne of the former governors was at times. ties were secretly recording Mr. convicted of crimes unrelated to Mr. Blagojevich’s immediate Blagojevich’s phone calls as part his time in office, but the statistic of a broader criminal investipredecessor, former Gov. George is mortifying to residents here, gation, and they captured him Ryan, is serving six and a half even in a state long known for talking in stunningly crass years at a federal prison in Terre political shenanigans. Mr. Blagoterms about what he might be Haute, Ind., also for corruption. jevich’s 14-year sentence is the able to get — campaign donaMr. Ryan, a Republican, was longest any of the governors will tions, a high-paying job, a cabialready engulfed in scandal have served. Generally, federal net position — in exchange for when Mr. Blagojevich fi rst ran convicts serve 85 percent of their his choice of a new senator. “I’ve for governor, and Mr. Blagojevich sentences, court officials said. got this thing, and it’s [expleportrayed himself as a voice for Although Mr. Blagojevich had tive] golden,” he said on one reform amid so much unpleasbeen outspoken in the past about recording, in a line that has antness. “On the heels of one his innocence, he was remorseful since become part of the state’s corrupt governor and after runin court on Wednesday, his voice lexicon. ning on a campaign to end ‘paygravelly and halting. After a trial that ended with a to-play,’ Blagojevich took office “I accept the peoples’ verdict, jury deadlocked on all but one of and immediately began plotting Judge, they found me guilty,” he the charges, a second jury conwith others to use the office of said, adding that he viewed his victed Mr. Blagojevich during a the governor for his personal life as in ruins, his political career scaled-down and simplified trial gain through fraud, bribery and over, and his children’s innocence this year. It convicted him of extortion,” prosecutors wrote in harmed. “All I can say,” he went wire fraud, attempted extortion, legal filings to the judge. on, “is I never wanted to hurt soliciting bribes, conspiracy to But Mr. Blagojevich’s lawyers anyone.” James B. Zagel, the fedcommit extortion and conspirhad tried to present a differeral judge who presided over two acy to solicit and accept bribes; ent, warmer and cleaner side to trials of Mr. Blagojevich, said he the earlier jury had convicted their client. They portrayed Mr. accepted Mr. Blagojevich’s new him of lying to federal agents. Blagojevich as a doting family apologies, and viewed them as a In addition to the convictions man whose two young daughmitigating factor as he weighed for trying to benefit from his role ters would be crushed by his sentence. in selecting a senator, Mr. Blagoincarceration. They said his poliBut Judge Zagel dismissed jevich was found guilty of trying cies for the state — health care most of Mr. Blagojevich’s earlier to get campaign contributions insurance for children from poor claims — that he was a naïve from the leader of a pediatric families and free train and bus person led along by untrustrides for older people — had been hospital and a racetrack owner worthy advisers, that there was efforts to help citizens. And they in exchange for changes to state relatively little damage to the compared his crimes with corpractices. state by his crimes, and that he

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Thursday, Dec. 8 Maine High School Mock Trial Competition noon. The ﬁnal round of the 2011 Maine High School Mock Trial Competition will be held at the Maine Supreme Judicial Courtroom, Cumberland County Courthouse in Portland. The two teams competing for the mock trial championship are Cape Elizabeth High School and Hampden Academy. Maine Supreme Judicial Court Justice Jon Levy will be the presiding judge of the ﬁnal round and United States Attorney Thomas Delahanty and Maine Law School Dean Peter Pitegoff will be the evaluators. This year’s competition case is a prosecution for the murder of the vice president of Pinnacle Paper Company. The Maine State Bar Association has proudly sponsored the Maine State High School Mock Trial Competition for 18 years, with additional support provided by the Maine Bar Foundation and Friends of Mock Trial.

Ceremony for Portland Public Schools food service 3 p.m. An awards ceremony at the University of Southern Maine’s Hannaford Hall will recognize eight Portland public elementary schools that won the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s HealthierUS School Challenge Bronze Awards earlier this year. Schools qualify for the award by providing nutritious meals, teaching children about healthy eating and encouraging students to exercise. The Portland schools that will be honored are East End, Hall, Longfellow, Ocean Avenue, Peaks Island, Presumpscot, Reiche and Riverton. The food service staff at each school will be called on stage to receive the award. “Nationwide, less than 2 percent of schools have met the HealthierUS School Challenge. In October, a delegation of staff members, administrators and a parent from the eight Portland elementary schools were honored along with other award-winners at a White House reception hosted by First Lady Michelle Obama. Hannaford Hall is located in the Abromson Center at 88 Bedford Street, Portland.”

Friday, Dec. 9 The Arab World and Western Perspectives 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Arab World and Western Perspectives at the Crossroads …, a one-day conference presented by the Maine Humanities Council, will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Abromson Community Education Center at the University of Southern Maine, Portland campus. “The Middle East is a dynamic and intriguing place. Many distinct cultures have shaped it, weaving the people and the landscape into a unique mosaic. Today the area is shifting again as new centers of power rise. Join us to explore the singular history and important contemporary issues of the Middle East. USM Political Scientist Mahmud Faksh and UNE’s Director of the Center for Global Humanities, Anouar Majid will be featured speakers. Professor Faksh and Professor Majid grew up in Syria and Morocco respectively, and their personal and professional perspectives will offer a unique look at this dynamic area. Additionally, Professor Rebecca Corrie, Phillips Professor of Art and Visual Culture at Bates College, will also be a featured presenter. She will explore Orientalism through art, sharing this fascinating western response to the Islamic world. The program will also include breakout sessions exploring related topics. This is one of three events produced in partnership with the University of New England’s Center for Global Humanities and the Portland Public Library.” For more information on these or to register for this or any of the other programs the Maine Humanities Council offers, visit www. mainehumanities.org or call 773.5051.

Join Santa, Animal Welfare Society staff, volunteers, adopters, supporters and residents of the Animal Welfare Society at the Annual Christmas Open House Saturday, Dec. 10 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Shelter on Holland Road in West Kennebunk. (COURTESY IMAGE) a $5 ticket price for children 18 and under.” Fridays at 7 p.m., Saturdays at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., Sunday at 2 p.m. $18/$5 Youth (18 & under) $15 (Group 10 plus). www.thepublictheatre.org

Open Mic/Poetry Slam in Auburn 7:15 p.m. Open Mic/Poetry Slam. First Universalist Church of Auburn, 169 Pleasant St. Free. FMI 783-0461 or www. auburnuu.org.

Portland Symphony Orchestra Magic of Christmas 7:30 p.m. Portland Symphony Orchestra announces details of the 2011 production of Magic of Christmas, starring Music Director Robert Moody and the world-class musicians of the PSO in a festive and inspirational program, in Merrill Auditorium. “Magic of Christmas has been a holiday tradition for generations, delighting audiences of all ages for over 30 years. This brand-new production features aerialists and acrobats from Cirque de la Symphonie (who performed with the PSO in October 2009), as well as the Magic of Christmas Chorus, organist Ray Cornils, and the all-male a capella groups Bowdoin College Longfellows and Maine Steiners.” Eleven performances of Magic of Christmas will run from Dec. 9 to Dec. 18 at Merrill Auditorium, 20 Myrtle St. in Portland. Performances are Fridays at 7:30 p.m., Saturdays at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., and Sundays at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. An additional 2 p.m. matinee is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 16. Tickets are available at www.porttix.com, by phone at 842-0800, or at the PortTix box ofﬁce, 20 Myrtle St., Monday through Saturday from noon to 6 p.m.

‘The Best Christmas Pageant Ever’ performed, in Bath

10:30 a.m. “Mark your calendar for a musical event like no other-monsters making music! Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Big Bird and all their Sesame Street friends are taking to the stage to share their love of music in Sesame Street Live ‘Elmo Makes Music.’” Friday, Dec. 9,10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 10, 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 11, 2 p.m. The Cumberland County Civic Center. www.theciviccenter.com

7:30 p.m. This December the curtain will rise for the Studio Theatre of Bath’s annual Christmas show. Barbara Robinson’s “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” is wildly entertaining for audiences of all ages. Performances are Dec. 9, 10, 16 and 17 at 7:30 p.m. Matinees will be performed on Dec. 11 and 18 at 2 p.m. All shows will be at the Chocolate Church Arts Center in Bath. Tickets are available at the box ofﬁce located at 804 Washington Street, online at chocolatechurcharts.com, or by calling 442-8455.

The Public Theatre’s ‘A Christmas Carol’

‘The Wandering Beggar’

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7 p.m. “This holiday season, for one weekend only, Dec. 9, 10, and 11, The Public Theatre, Lewiston/Auburn’s Professional Theatre Company, will present their acclaimed adaptation of ‘A Christmas Carol’ followed by Silent Night — a holiday sing–a-long featuring Christmas Carol ﬁddler Jennifer Armstrong. The Public Theatre’s own version of Dickens’ classic has become a favorite holiday tradition in Lewiston/ Auburn. This inventive adaptation, performed by six actors and a ﬁddler, was developed and written for The Public Theatre by Artistic Director Christopher Schario in 1993, and has since been published by Dramatists Play Service and is now regularly performed by theatres around the world. This season, The Public Theatre is also aiming at the hearts of parents and grandparents with

7:30 p.m. Acorn Productions, a nonprofit company based in the Dana Warp Mill in downtown Westbrook, continues its second season of Studio Series presentations with an adaptation by local playwright Howard Rosenfield of the book “The Wandering Beggar … or The Adventures of Simple Shmerel” by Solomon Simon. The book was written originally in Yiddish and first published in 1931. It was then translated, by the author and his son, David Simon, and published in English in 1942. “The Wandering Beggar” is comprised of a charming series of vignettes, in which the title character encounters a series of dishonest servants and greedy kings, overcoming each obstacle with a direct and honest approach. By the end of the play, the simple beggar has proven to have more wisdom than the

rabbis. This adaptation was commissioned by Acorn and is being performed with the good wishes of the author’s family. Acorn’s production is directed by veteran theater artist Harlan Baker, and features an ensemble of 11 actors, including returning faces from previous Acorn shows along with several newcomers to the theater scene. The show runs from Dec. 2 through Dec. 18, with performances Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for students and seniors, and may be purchased on-line at www.acorn-productions.org or by calling 854-0065.

‘The Gift Of The Magi’ 8 p.m. “The Gift Of The Magi,” a holiday musical adaptation by Michael J. Tobin, set in 1940s Maine. Produced by CoveLight Productions. Friday, Dec. 9 at 8 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 10 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. There is a ‘Talk Back’ with the cast following the 2 p.m. matinee. Williston-Immanuel United Church, 156 High St., Portland. Adults/seniors, $15, Students/Children, $10. For information and reservations go to covelight2011.com or call (603) 953-3640. “Based on the O’Henry short story, ‘The Gift of the Magi’ is a heartwarming 1940s holiday postcard come to life, ﬁlled with holiday music, humor and romance. ‘The Gift Of The Magi’ stars professional Maine actors Leslie Trentalange, Mark Calkins, Gretchen Wood and Michael J. Tobin. CoveLight Productions is a professional theater company and will be touring ‘The Gift Of The Magi’ in Maine and N.H. during December. Tickets will be available at the door, cash and checks only. For more information and reservations for this musical family holiday classic, go to www.covelight2011.com, email covelight2011@aol.com or call (603) 953-3640.

Saturday, Dec. 10 Christkindlsmarkt in Scarborough 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Christkindlsmarkt, a European style Village Christmas Market, an annual event hosted by St. Nicholas Episcopal Church, Route 1, Scarborough will be held on join the fun of free hayrides (11-1) for young and old, Musicians, Unique Crafts, Gift shop for Kids, Baked Goods, Jewelry, German food and of course a visit from St. Nicholas himself.

Sale of Haitian Metal Art benefit 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Konbit Sante Cap-Haitien Health Partnership is hosting the second annual Haitian Metal Art Holiday Sale at the St. Lawrence Arts Center, 76 Congress St. on Munjoy Hill. “Haitian artists cut and hammer these beautiful flat sculptures out of recycled oil drums. Depicting a variety of motifs including trees, birds and other animals, mermaids and angels, as well as scenes from daily life, these artworks are a tribute to the Haitian people’s ability to create beauty in the face of adversity. Prices range from $15-$120. All proceeds benefit local nonprofit organization, Konbit Sante.” see next page

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Longfellow Family Christmas 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Learn how families like the Longfellows celebrated the holidays in the 19th century by making crafts, playing games and sampling holiday treats from the era. Enjoy a tintype demonstration, an early form of photography, by artist Cole Caswell. Call for Reservations at 7741822, ext 212, or bmccormick@ mainehistory.org. Adult $8. Children ages 3-18, $7.

Human Rights Rally in Portland

extensive work, The Logical Structure of Linguistic Theory, circulated in mimeograph in 1955 and published in 1975. Chomsky joined the MIT staff in 1955 and in 1961 was appointed full professor in the Department of Modern Languages and Linguistics (now the Department of Linguistics and Philosophy). From 1966 to 1976 he held the Ferrari P. Ward Professorship of Modern Languages and Linguistics. In 1976 he was appointed Institute Professor, a position he holds today. UNE’s Center for Global Humanities is a public forum designed to introduce students and members of the public to the exploration of the great issues facing humanity today.” For more information, visit www.une.edu.

11 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be a gathering, vigil and speakout in support of International Human Rights — Economic and Political. “The event will be highlighting the 63rd anniversary of the 1948 ratification by the United Nations of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The gathering will take MCMA Travel Film place at Congress (Checkerboard) 7:30 p.m. “Beneath the Square, corner of High and ConJungle ... and Beyond” gress streets, next to the Eastland at the Maine Charitable Hotel in downtown Portland. Vigil Mechanic Association with and speakout especially from Mark Benvenuto with the Nordica Theatre in Freeport invites the public to a grand opening for the new movie theater at 6 p.m. Thursday, cinematographer/producer noon to 2 p.m. One of the orgaDec. 15 in Freeport Village Station. (DAVID CARKHUFF PHOTO) Dale Johnson. Catherine nizers, Laurel Merchant of PortMcAuley High School Audiland, will be dedicating the rally to 58 Fore Street in Portland. It will be the biggest Picnic Holitorium, 631 Stevens Ave., Portland. Doors open at 6:45. Free Shawn Patrick Potter, a quiet but strong supporter of Ecoday Sale ever! Shoppers and their little ones can get their to members, a $2.00 donation at the door for non-members. nomic Human Rights, who recently died at age 43. Others photo taken with the Yeti, and enjoy delicious food and bevwho want to speak should contact Laurel via Facebook if erages.” picnicportland.com ‘Messiah’ Sing-Along possible.” For more information, contact: Laurel Merchant 7:30 p.m. St. Patrick’s Church, 1342 Congress St. “This Portland String Quartet Concert Series at 772-1105 or email Larry Dansinger at rosc@psouth.net. is the seventh year of the Choral Art Society’s ‘Messiah’ 2 p.m. Portland String Quartet concert of Dec. 11 postSing-Along. The Sing-Along, supported by musicians from Portraits from the Permanent Collection poned to Jan. 29. For more information contact 761-1522 the Southern Maine Symphony Orchestra, will be held at 1 p.m. to 1: 45 p.m. Sy Epstein presents a Gallery Talk at or visit www.larksociety.org. St. Patrick’s Church on 1342 Congress Street in Portland. the Portland Museum of Art. Free with museum admission. Service of Remembrance There is a $5 admission (students free) and participants are “Join our Docent for a casual and informative discussion of 6:30 p.m. Southern Maine Chapter of Bereaved Parents of urged to bring non-perishable food donations. All donations works in our permanent collection.” http://www.portlandthe USA is hosting a Service of Remembrance in conjuncwill support Project FEED, which is based at Woodford’s museum.org/visit tion with The Compassionate Friends “Worldwide Candle Congregational Church. Project FEED (Food Emergency Magic of Christmas Lighting” at St. Luke’s Church in Portland. “Gathering at Exchange Depot) is supported by 23 churches and two 2 p.m. Portland Symphony Orchestra’s holiday gala. Friday, 6:30 p.m., Candle lighting at 7 p.m. to honor and rememsynagogues, and is an emergency food pantry founded in Dec. 9, at 7:30 p.m., at Merrill Auditorium; Saturday, Dec. ber children who have died This annual event is open 1975 by a group of clergy and lay-people concerned with 10, at 2 p.m.; and running through Dec. 18. “Join Robert to anyone who wishes to remember the lives of children the growing number of Portland residents who were withMoody and special guests for a brand-new production of who are no longer with us. Each individual will be able to out a reliable source of food in emergencies.” Tickets range what critics and audiences are calling Maine’s finest holisay their loved one’s name as they light their candle. Please from $10 to $30 with a limited number of $5 youth tickets day extravaganza. Celebrate the traditions, story and spirit bring a framed picture or small remembrance of your loved available, and are available through CAS by calling 828of the season — experience the Magic for yourself!” www. one to display on the memorial table. (Candles will be pro0043 or visiting www.choralart.org. portlandsymphony.org vided.) Cathedral Church of St. Luke, 143 State Street, Portland, Maine in the Parish Hall (entrance for the candle Greater Freeport Community Chorus Tuesday, Dec. 13 lighting is at the back of St. Luke’s on Park Street St. Luke’s 7:30 p.m. Greater Freeport Community Chorus presents: Park Street parking lot.)” “Spirituals, Carols & Holiday Favorites” Saturday, Dec. 10 at Freeport Factory Stage social mixer 7:30 p.m. at St. Jude’s Church, Freeport; and Sunday, Dec. 11 A John Waters Christmas 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The Freeport Factory Stage welcomes at 2:20 p.m. at Sacred Heart Church, Yarmouth. Adults $10; 7:30 p.m. Blue Note Entertainment Group presents: A John everyone to a free social mixer, hosted by the Friends of the seniors/students $5; children under 12 free For more informaWaters Christmas at the State Theatre, Portland; $66.50 tion: www.gfccweb.org. Factory Stage. The event will feature free refreshments, includwith Meet & Greet, $41.50 and $31.50/Reserved. “Like a ing pizza and beverages – this is an opportunity to find out wayward Santa for the Christmas obsessed, legendary filmhow to get involved with the Factory Stage — actors, direcmaker and raconteur John Waters (‘Pink Flamingos,’ ‘HairSunday, Dec. 11 tors, audience members and volunteers are all welcome to spray,’ ‘A Dirty Shame’) rides into town on his sleigh full of attend. Door prizes will include tickets and discount coupons smut spreading yuletide cheer with his critically acclaimed Portland Brewers’ 5K Holiday Dash for upcoming performances. Those interested must RSVP by one-man show, ‘A John Waters Christmas.’ Material con11 a.m. The second annual Portland Brewers’ 5K Holiday tains adult content and not appropriate for children. Buy calling 865-5505 or by sending an email to freeportfactory@ Dash. A total of 325 runners will race from Ri Ra Irish Pub, tickets in person at the Cumberland County Civic Center gmail.com with the subject line RSVP. the event host, along the Eastern Prom Trail. “Allagash Box Office, charge by phone at 800-745-3000 and online at Portland Greendrinks at the State Theatre Brewing Company, Baxter Brewing, Geary’s Brewery, Nappi www.statetheatreportland.com.” 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. The State Theatre announces the return Distributors, Shipyard Brewing Company, and Maine Runof Portland Greendrinks to the State Theatre. Proceeds from ning Company are the generous sponsors of the race. RunMonday, Dec. 12 the $5 admission at the door ($2 if you bring your own mug) ners receive a beer from one of the brewers after the race will benefit the local, nonprofit Portland Music Foundation. as well as a buffet lunch provided by Ri Ra. All in the name “Deeply rooted in the local environmental community, Portof charity. Proceeds of the race will benefit Portland Trails, ‘Arab Spring, American Winter’ land Greendrinks is an informal social networking group a nonprofit urban land trust that preserves open spaces 6 p.m. The University of New England’s Center for Global built around a common interest in the natural environment. and builds and maintains a network of trails in the Greater Humanities is hosting a presentation by Massachusetts It occurs from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on the second Tuesday Portland area. Participants are also encouraged to bring an Institute of Technology Professor Noam Chomsky, known of every month. The goal of Greendrinks is pretty simple: unwrapped toy as a donation to Toys for Tots. While there as the father of modern linguistics, at 6 p.m. on Monday, good times shared among people working in, or interested is no longer space for runners, it’s not too late to help out Dec. 12, at the Westbrook Performing Arts Center at Westin, environmental and sustainability issues. The Portland by volunteering for the race or making a donation to Portbrook Middle School. The event is free and open to the Music Foundation exists to organize, nurture, and promote land Trails or to Toys for Tots. Volunteers should email info@ public. “Professor Chomsky will reflect on the irony that trails.org for more information. Donations can be made to the unique and emerging music industry of Portland.” while the people of the Middle East are demanding the right Portland Trails online at www.trails.org. Unwrapped toys for Sounds of the Season to good education, health and employment, Americans — Toys for Tots can be dropped off at Ri Ra Irish Pub at 72 7 p.m. “Take a shopping break. Relax and listen to The Falbattered by an economic system that eludes most people’s Commercial St., Dec. 1-12.” mouth High School Chorus, under the direction of Wendy grasp — seem to be resigned to a future without such rights. Third annual Picnic Holiday Sale Northrup, sing a variety of holiday tunes. Enjoy the refreshWhile a Junior Fellow at Harvard University in the 1950’s, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Third annual Picnic Holiday Sale at the Chomsky completed his doctoral dissertation entitled, ‘Transments provided by Ocean View. And see what’s new at Portland Company Complex, 58 Fore St. “Take note — this formational Analysis.’ Later, major theoretical viewpoints of The Falmouth Historical Society. Park on Blueberry Lane. year we will be in a new location! This juried indie craft fair the dissertation appeared in the monograph Syntactic StrucOceanView Community Room, 20 Blueberry Lane, Falwill be held indoors at the Portland Company Complex at ture, which was published in 1957. This formed part of a more mouth.” www.falmouthmehistory.org.

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