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Man accused in fatal beating nabbed after OccupyMaine arrest Defense cites pneumonia, not assault. See page 3

LePage praises business expansion — Page 9

New police chief named See page 6

Finalists’ names still withheld See page 6

Mayor on searches See page 6

Prior to a ribbon cutting in Westbrook yesterday for Legacy Publishing Company, Gov. Paul LePage is shown with Legacy Publishing founder Steve Anderson (left). LePage praised the business, which produces and publishes personal development products and services for families. Legacy Publishing announced a new customer engagement center at 100 Larabee Road, Suite 130. “The expansion here of 125 positions, that is terriﬁc, that is big time for the state of Maine, that’s big time for anywhere in the country today,” LePage said. (DAVID CARKHUFF PHOTO)

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College exaggerated SAT ﬁgures (NY Times) — Claremont McKenna College, a small, prestigious California school, said Monday that for the past six years, it has submitted false SAT scores to publications like U.S. News & World Report that use the data in widely followed college rankings. In a message e-mailed to college staff members and students, Claremont McKenna’s president since 1999, Pamela B. Gann, wrote that “a senior administrator” had taken sole responsibility for falsifying the scores, admitted doing so since 2005, and resigned his post. People briefed on the matter said that the administrator was Richard C. Vos, vice president and dean of admissions, whose name was removed in the last few days from the college’s online list of top officials. Vos, reached at his home Monday night, said: “No comment. It’s an internal personnel matter.” The critical reading and math scores reported to U.S. News and others “were generally inflated by an average of 10-20 points each,” Ms. Gann wrote. For the class that entered the school in September 2010 — the most recent set of figures made public — the combined median score of 1,400 was reported as 1,410, she said, while the 75th percentile score of 1,480 was reported as 1,510. Such small differences might influence the rankings, and the deception underscores the importance those rankings have taken on, as colleges fret over the loss of even a notch or two against their competitors. Robert Franek, the senior vice president of publishing for The Princeton Review, which provides preparation for the SAT and also ranks colleges, said that he had never heard of a college intentionally reporting incorrect data. “We want to put out very clear information so that students can make an informed decision about their school,” Franek said. “I feel like so many schools have a very clear obligation to collegebound students to report this information honestly.” The Princeton Review bases its college rankings on student opinion rather than test data, Mr. Franek said, so he was uncertain whether a change as small as that reported would make a difference. “It’s hard for me to say, but that is a small percentage,” Franek said. “That is a pretty mild difference in a point score. That said, 10 points, 30 points to a student that isn’t getting that score on the SAT could be an important distinction.”

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Report: Deﬁcit falling but still tops $1 trillion BY ROBERT PEAR THE NEW YORK TIMES

WASHINGTON — The United States economy will remain sluggish for the next few years, with unemployment high, but budget deficits are starting to come down, the Congressional Budget Office said on Tuesday in its latest formal outlook. The deficit in the current fiscal year is expected to be $1.1 trillion, the budget office said, the fourth year in which it would exceed $1 trillion. But it just might be the last such year, at least for a while. Unless Congress passes new legislation changing the course on spending or taxation — changes that are a distinct possibility, but no basis for a forecast — projected deficits would “drop markedly” starting next year and for a decade to come. That is because current laws would allow the Bush-era tax cuts to expire, the alternative minimum tax to reach ever more taxpayers and federal spending to decline modestly under newly imposed spending caps, at least until the aging of

the population and rising costs for health care tilt the balance of spending upward again. If Congress leaves current law unchanged, the report said, the deficit will fall to $585 billion in 2013 and $345 billion in 2014. In other words, doing nothing might be the most straightforward way for Congress to slash the deficit, a goal espoused by lawmakers in both parties. However, the budget office said, such policy — implying higher taxes and constraints on spending — would crimp economic growth so that the unemployment rate, now 8.5 percent, would climb to 8.9 percent in the last quarter of this year and 9.2 percent in the final quarter of 2013. Representative Eric Cantor of Virginia, the House Republican leader, called the deficit and unemployment news reason enough for a course change. “We know that President Obama’s policies have failed to produce the economic growth needed to pay down these massive deficits that are creating uncertainty, preventing economic recovery, and harming job creation,” he said. “When something doesn’t work, you

change it. Let’s try something new.” The report’s economic outlook was a bit gloomier than a year ago both because the tax increases and spending cuts required under current law would dampen growth — and because economic troubles abroad may spill over to the U.S. economy.Douglas W. Elmendorf, director of the Congressional Budget Office, said that the fiscal tightening “will hold back economic growth” next year, but could add to the strength of the economy in the long run. Assuming no change in current law, the budget office expects the economy to grow 2 percent this year and just 1.1 percent in 2013 (measured by the increase in the gross domestic product, after adjusting for inflation). As a percentage of gross domestic product, this year’s deficit of $1.1 trillion, compared with last year’s $1.3 trillion shortfall, “will be 7.0 percent, which is nearly 2 percentage points below the deficit recorded last year but still higher than any deficit between 1947 and 2008,” the annual report said.

“Over the next few years, projected deficits in C.B.O.’s baseline drop markedly, averaging 1.5 percent of G.D.P. over the 2013-2022 period.” In the next few years, the deficit would still drop below $1 trillion and decline as a percentage of GDP even if Congress extended the Bush tax cuts and reversed other budgetbalancing policies, according to the office’s alternative scenario, which uses assumptions other than the status quo. But the improvements would be less pronounced and would not endure as long. The improving but still tepid performance of its baseline projection is reflected, too, in the share of the gross domestic product taken up by the national debt. “With deficits small relative to the size of the economy, debt held by the public drops — from about 75 percent of G.D.P. in 2013 to 62 percent in 2022, which is still higher than in any year between 1952 and 2009.” Some say that this year — or perhaps next year, after the election — changes are virtually certain to occur, one way or another.

U.N. watchdog tentatively backs Japan nuclear stress tests BY HAROKO TABUCHI THE NEW YORK TIMES

TOKYO — A United Nations fact-finding mission on Tuesday tentatively supported new stress tests devised to determine whether Japan’s nuclear plants can withstand another emergency, throwing its weight behind a government push to restart reactors idled in the wake of the disaster at the Fukushima Daiichi plant after an earthquake and tsunami in March. Experts from the International Atomic Energy Agency, which reports to the United Nations and is based in Vienna, were in Japan at the request of the government to review stress tests ordered by the country’s nuclear regulator on reactors across the nation. The government is eager to dispel public mistrust of nuclear power and restart the reactors, which until recently provided 30 percent of Japan’s electricity needs. But because of heightened local opposition to nuclear power after the meltdowns at

the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station nearly a year ago, communities across Japan that host reactors have blocked them from restarting after mandatory shutdowns required every year for maintenance. Only 3 of the country’s 54 nuclear reactors are operating, and the rest are likely to be halted in the coming months, raising fears of a power shortage during peak summer months. In a bid to quell those fears, Japan’s nuclear regulator, the Nuclear and Industrial Safety Agency, has ordered the country’s nuclear operators to conduct stress tests, or computer simulations that analyze whether a reactor can withstand disasters like earthquakes and tsunamis. In January, the agency said it had reviewed stress tests conducted on two reactors at the Ohi Nuclear Power Plant, in central Japan, and concluded that the plant would survive a disaster similar to the magnitude 9.0 earthquake that jolted eastern Japan in March and set off a tsunami. More than 22,000

people have been listed as dead or missing in connection with the earthquake and tsunami. In its preliminary assessment released on Tuesday, the I.A.E.A. said those checks met the agency’s safety standards. Japanese regulators’ checks of emergency measures at the plant were “appropriate and enhanced confidence” in the reactors’ resilience to disasters, the agency said in a statement. It also issued a list of recommendations for earthquakeprone Japan, including a more detailed analysis of the risks caused by earthquakes and tsunamis. “What we saw was a process that we felt comfortable with. But in any process, there is always room for improvement,” said James Lyons, leader of the eight-person team. The preliminary report yielded few details of the contingency measures the atomic agency had deemed sufficient. Japan’s nuclear operators have promised higher sea walls at their plants to protect against

tsunamis, as well as better ways to prevent station blackouts, which can shut off vital cooling systems and cause the reactors’ cores to overheat. The I.A.E.A.’s spokesman, Greg Webb, also emphasized that the agency was not vouching for the absolute safety of nuclear power plants in Japan, or whether they were a good fit for the nation. “We could never do that,” Mr. Webb said. “You can never be complacent about nuclear safety.” It was up to Japan to weigh the risks and benefits of nuclear power to determine whether it should form part of the nation’s energy supply, he said. Even if it restarts its idled reactors, Japan has said it will eventually phase out nuclear power. That could take a long time: recently proposed legislation could allow some reactors to operate for as long as 60 years. The atomic agency is scheduled to submit a final report on its findings to the Japanese government by the end of February.

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Man arrested at OM camp on trial for manslaughter BY MARGE NIBLOCK SPECIAL TO THE PORTLAND DAILY SUN

A man accused of brandishing a knife in Portland's OccupyMaine encampment is now on trial for manslaughter in the death of Roger Downs Jr., 46, on May 5, 2010. In testimony before Cumberland County Superior Court Justice Joyce Wheeler, prosecutors say Ernest Weidul, 51, inflicted a fatal beating of Roger Downs Jr. In a hearing Monday, Justice Wheeler ruled that statements made by Weidul to Department of Health and Human Services caseworker Todd Prevatt was not privileged information and directed his testimony to be allowed. Prevatt testified that Weidul told him he’d struck Downs Weidul in the face between 30 to 50 times. Downs had flicked his fingers in Weidul’s face and at his hat and his hair, causing the explosive anger that led to the severe beating that followed, according to the testimony. Court papers from 2001 characterize Weidul as “a very dangerous man.” Testimony given by a Kennebunkport police sergeant who had previous law-enforcement encounters with Weidul included threats by Weidul to “shoot his mother, father and/ or sister.” He had also been described by law enforcement personnel as having “a propensity for violence and a history of mental instability.” According to testimony from Kennebunk police he had been involved in domestic violence incidents and assaulted his

Department of Health and Human Services caseworker Todd Prevatt testified that Ernest Weidul told him he’d struck Roger Downs in the face between 30 to 50 times. Downs had flicked his fingers in Weidul’s face and at his hat and his hair, causing the explosive anger that led to the severe beating that followed, according to the testimony. father and sister and had pointed a gun at his girlfriend in an incident in July 2000. Weidul was arrested late last year when he tried to gain access to someone's tent in the OccupyMaine camp in Lincoln Park, police said. During the dispute, Weidul was accused of brandishing a knife, said Lt. Gary Rogers, a police spokesman. Downs had an apartment on Forest Avenue in Portland. According to court records, Weidul’s truck crashed into a fence outside the apartment, and he asked to come in to use the phone. While there, the two men drank more than a half-gallon of coffee brandy. When Downs woke up the next morning he couldn’t open his eyes. He went back to sleep and when he woke in the afternoon he called police, who found him in a seriously injured state. His eyes were bruised and swollen shut; he had cut lips and a broken nose. There were also breaks in the facial bones, in addition to other head and neck injuries, according to the lead detective, Karl Rybeck. Downs was taken to Mercy Hospital and admitted; he died the following day. Downs told police he had

never met the man before and he had only identified himself as “Brian.” A hospital bracelet was found by police under a couch pillow with the name "Ernest Brian Weidul." The police search for “Brian” ended with a traffic stop on Marginal Way on Saturday evening, May 8, 2000. Weidul was driving with a suspended license and his truck displayed the damage that was caused by the crash in the parking lot outside of the Forest Avenue residence of Downs, court records indicate. After further investigation that evening Weidul was also charged with aggravated assault and released on $1,500 bail. After the altercation this past fall involving a weapon at the Occupy Maine site in Lincoln Park, that bail was revoked and he was ordered to be held at the Cumberland County Jail. That incident brought Weidul to the attention of authorities, who then realized his bail had never been increased after the charge against him was upgraded from aggravated assault to manslaughter. Detective Rybeck said, “I would characterize this as a very unusual case.” He said it took the Medical Examiner’s Office a longer time than usual to determine their findings because of the circumstances under which Downs died. Voluminous research and testing had to be conducted. It was months later that the death was ruled a homicide. Weidul is represented by attorneys Amy Fairfield and Thomas Connolly, who requested a continuance. The defense attorneys say that Downs had a type of pneumonia that caused his death, and that the beating given by their client was not the actual cause. Tissue analysis is being conducted by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, and Weidul’s lawyers want those results before the actual trial begins.

Romney wins Florida primary BY THE NEW YORK TIMES Mitt Romney won the Florida primary Tuesday after aggressively beating back a challenge from Newt Gingrich and regaining momentum on his relentless march toward the Republican presidential nomination. Interviews with voters as they exited the polls in Florida allow the New York Times to project that Mr. Romney will win the state by a wide margin over Mr. Gingrich, who will come in second. Ron Paul and Rick Santorum will finish the night behind the two leaders. The campaign now shifts immediately to Nevada, which will hold its caucuses on Saturday. Mr. Gingrich has vowed to continue his battle against a man he calls “a Massachusetts moderate.” And Mr. Santorum and Mr. Paul have already left Florida to begin campaigning in states with upcoming contests.

Mr. Romney won across a wide swath of different voters, according to early exit poll returns. He bested Mr. Gingrich among men and women, Hispanics, and across income and age categories. Conservatives, however, remain a potential trouble spot for Mr. Romney, who lost to Mr. Gingrich among those who call themselves very conservative and among those who said that the most important issue is that the Republican candidate “is a true conservative.” But Mr. Romney managed to do much better among very conservative voters in Florida than he did 10 days ago. He also ran closely with Mr. Gingrich among white evangelical Christians, who made up a far smaller share of Florida’s electorate than they did South Carolina’s. Mr. Romney’s victory came after his campaign made the decision ten days ago to unleash a torrent of negative attacks on

Mr. Gingrich’s character and his record, using television ads and Mr. Romney’s own speeches to cast Mr. Gingrich as erratic and unacceptable. “It’s pretty clear that politics ain’t beanbags,” Mr. Romney told reporters on Tuesday as votes were being cast. Mr. Gingrich, who failed to repeat his convincing victory in South Carolina, responded in kind to Mr. Romney’s advertising assault. Aided by $10 million in contributions from a Las Vegas casino magnate and his wife to a “super PAC” supporting his candidacy, Mr. Gingrich sought to portray Mr. Romney as dishonest and a flip-flopper. But Mr. Gingrich’s biggest asset in his effort to stop Mr. Romney -the nationally-televised debates — became a liability in Florida. Mr. Romney’s aggressive style in two debates last week forced Mr. Gingrich to try and defend his record.

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The Great Divorce I’ll be shocked if there’s another book this year as important as Charles Murray’s “Coming Apart.” I’ll be shocked if there’s another book that so compellingly describes the most important trends in American society. Murray’s basic argument is not new, that America is dividing into a two-caste society. What’s impressive is the incredible data he produces to illustrate that trend and deepen our understanding of it. His story starts in 1963. There was a gap between rich and poor then, but it wasn’t that big. A house in an uppercrust suburb cost only twice as much as the average new American home. The tippytop luxury car, the Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz, cost about $47,000 in 2010 dollars. That’s pricy, but nowhere near the price of the top luxury cars ––––– today. The New York More important, the income Times gaps did not lead to big behavior gaps. Roughly 98 percent of men between the ages of 30 and 49 were in the labor force, upper class and lower class alike. Only about 3 percent of white kids were born outside of marriage. The rates were similar, upper class and lower class.

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Super Bowl food stats something to chew on No matter if you’re rooting for the New York Giants or the New England Patriots to win the big, blingy rings, The Nielsen Company (the market research folks who measure who’s watching what television programs and when) says when it comes to food and beverage overindulgence, the real winners in this year’s Super Bowl will be the grocery stores. It was my supposition that Super Bowl Sunday is primarily fueled by hanging out in droves in sports bars, or phoning for delivery and take-out; and while there is indeed a large spike in all three, Nielsen statistics show most of us are saving money by cooking with an at-home field advantage. Much of this evidence appears to be supported by the pre-game day Frito-Lay, Diet Coke and PBR aisle end-cap promotional displays, accompanied by the direct mail deep-discount coupons associated with my neighborhood Shaw’s. A recent Nielsen survey of more than 28,000 homes on the topic shows the great majority of U.S. households (9 out of 10) say they will be watching Super Bowl XLIV at home or at a friend’s or relatives house instead of watch-

Natalie Ladd ––––– What It’s Like ing it from a restaurant or bar, and only 5 percent of households expect to spend more money on food and beverages for the Super Bowl this year. “Staying in is the new ‘night out’ and we see this trend continue to play out with the Super Bowl,” said Nick Lake, a vice president at Nielsen. “Consumers continue to rein in spending, and this ‘new normal’ provides challenges for restaurant and bar owners.” Weighing in a bit differently, The National Restaurant Association (the industry voice made up 960,000 restaurant and food service outlets and a workforce of 13 million employees) says restaurants will be a major player in many Americans’ Super Bowl Sunday. An estimated 48 million people (one out of seven or 15 percent) are expected to order delivery and 12 million will be headed to their favorite bar stool or local

sports hangout. The home delivery number goes up to 22 percent for those in the 18-34 year old age group. According to the NRA, of those who ordered takeout or delivery for last year’s Super Bowl, 50 percent ordered pizza, 50 percent ordered wings, and 20 percent ordered subs or sandwiches. Those living in households of three or more members were more likely than others to order takeout, as were those living in a metropolitan area, and (surprise, surprise) those living in the Northeast. Interestingly, this last fact has little or nothing to do with who the final teams are as the numbers support the trend. Further plugging its cause, the NRA states 4 percent of us watch the game at a restaurant or bar. In North Deering (the consummate Greater Portland neighborhood), the options for takeout and delivery are plentiful. Within a mile radius is Amato’s, Portland House of PIzza, Wok Inn, Eddie’s Variety, Bruno’s, Samuel’s, Sala Thai, Subway, The China Sea, and a Little Caesar’s celebrating its grand opening. Also delivering see LADD page 5

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Murray’s story contradicts ideologies of both parties BROOKS from page 4

Since then, America has polarized. The word “class” doesn’t even capture the divide Murray describes. You might say the country has bifurcated into different social tribes, with a tenuous common culture linking them. The upper tribe is now segregated from the lower tribe. In 1963, rich people who lived on the Upper East Side of Manhattan lived close to members of the middle class. Most adult Manhattanites who lived south of 96th Street back then hadn’t even completed high school. Today, almost all of Manhattan south of 96th Street is an uppertribe enclave. Today, Murray demonstrates, there is an archipelago of affluent enclaves clustered around the coastal cities, Chicago, Dallas and so on. If you’re born into one of them, you will probably go to college with people from one of the enclaves; you’ll marry someone from one of the enclaves; you’ll go off and live in one of the enclaves. Worse, there are vast behavioral gaps between the educated upper tribe (20 percent of the country) and the lower tribe (30 percent of the country). This is where Murray is at his best, and he’s mostly using data on white Americans, so the effects of race and other complicating factors don’t come into play. Roughly 7 percent of the white kids in the upper tribe are born out of wedlock, compared with roughly 45 percent of the kids in the lower tribe. In the upper tribe, nearly every man aged 30 to 49 is in the labor force. In the lower tribe, men in their prime working ages have been steadily dropping out of the labor force, in good times and bad.

America has polarized. The word “class” doesn’t even capture the divide Charles Murray describes. You might say the country has bifurcated into different social tribes, with a tenuous common culture linking them. The upper tribe is now segregated from the lower tribe. In 1963, rich people who lived on the Upper East Side of Manhattan lived close to members of the middle class. Most adult Manhattanites who lived south of 96th Street back then hadn’t even completed high school. Today, almost all of Manhattan south of 96th Street is an upper-tribe enclave. People in the lower tribe are much less likely to get married, less likely to go to church, less likely to be active in their communities, more likely to watch TV excessively, more likely to be obese. Murray’s story contradicts the ideologies of both parties. Republicans claim that America is threatened by a decadent cultural elite that corrupts regular Americans, who love God, country and traditional values. That story is false. The cultural elites live more conservative, traditionalist lives than the cultural masses. Democrats claim America is threatened by the financial elite, who hog society’s resources. But that’s a distraction. The real social gap is between the top 20 percent and the lower 30 percent. The liberal members of the upper tribe latch onto this top 1 percent narrative because it excuses them from the central role they themselves are playing in driving inequality and unfairness. It’s wrong to describe an America in which the salt of the earth common people are preyed upon by this or that nefarious elite. It’s wrong to tell

the familiar underdog morality tale in which the problems of the masses are caused by the elites. The truth is, members of the upper tribe have made themselves phenomenally productive. They may mimic bohemian manners, but they have returned to 1950s traditionalist values and practices. They have low divorce rates, arduous work ethics and strict codes to regulate their kids. Members of the lower tribe work hard and dream big, but are more removed from traditional bourgeois norms. They live in disorganized, postmodern neighborhoods in which it is much harder to be self-disciplined and productive. I doubt Murray would agree, but we need a National Service Program. We need a program that would force members of the upper tribe and the lower tribe to live together, if only for a few years. We need a program in which people from both tribes work together to spread out the values, practices and institutions that lead to achievement. If we could jam the tribes together, we’d have a better elite and a better mass.

‘People are drunk, they don’t tip if the Pat’s are losing ...’ says one driver LADD from page 4

are: Domino’s, Pizza Time, Leonardo’s, and Valley’s Chinese Restaurant. Portland House of Pizza (PHOP) has long been the local delivery joint of choice at my house, with the relatively new China Sea running a close second, and until she started working for the competition in the plaza, Carlyladd had PHOP on speed dial. General manager, Jason Cote, sees Super Bowl Sunday as a business boost, likening it to “an extra Friday night’s worth of revenue,” and like most of their competition, PHOP is running a Super Bowl special. Cote says, “For $40, we have the Perfect PHOP Party for a crowd that we’re promoting through our email club, website and in-house materials. Overall, we mostly sell pizzas, then wings, with lots of salads and some sandwiches mixed in, as well as chicken tenders and fries for kids. It’s a big day for us, starting like a half hour before kick-off and then getting really nutty a half-hour before half-time. It’s mostly delivery. People want everything brought to them and we have all hands on deck, running five or six drivers. Normally we’ll see an increase of $500 to $1,000 in business on Super Bowl Sunday, but this year, with the Pat’s in it, we’ll do an extra three grand. And we’re ready for any size order that comes our way.” When asked about Super Bowl Sunday, a Domino’s driver who has worked at the Forest Avenue location (and in South Portland prior to the store closing) and who asked to remain anonymous, said, “Are you kidding. Its friggin’ crazy. People are drunk, they don’t tip if the Pat’s are losing and the cops are everywhere. Still, I make a boatload of cash, so I do it year after year and ask myself why.” Conflicting statistics aside, here’s a food option most of us haven’t considered. We may be tempted to spark up the grill this Sunday as the temperature is supposed to hit the 40’s and cold, inclement weather is one of the key reasons delivery has

historically done so well in the Northeast on Super Bowl Sunday. Crazier things have happened and perhaps it will be nice enough for Lib’s to open for half-time while we watch Tom, Wes and Gronk earn the royal rings. The Low Down: Everybody is running specials, but the awesome wings at Samuel’s on Morrill’s Corner are my winning Super Bowl Sunday pick for the best kept take-out secret. Call anytime before 5

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Sauschuck selected as next police chief petitive search," he said Tuesday, adding he's confident he found the right person for the job. Sauschuck's "continued emphasis on BY MATTHEW ARCO community policing" and making sure offiTHE PORTLAND DAILY SUN cers are "engaged in the community" were The Portland Police Department's two areas Rees said set him apart from acting chief was chosen Tuesday to lead other finalists for the position. the department on a permanent basis. Other city officials voiced their support Michael Sauschuck is slated to have of Rees' appointment, including Portland's his interim status removed and take the new mayor. reins of the city's police force Monday, "I think it's a very good decision by the during a vote before the city council — city manager. I have had an opportunity which has the final say in whether to to talk to a number different people in the approve City Manager Mark Rees' decicommunity, and they all thought he was a sion to hire Sauschuck as Portland's 19th good choice," Mayor Michael Brennan said. Sauschuck police chief. "The short time I have worked with him, Sauschuck, a former U.S. Marine and he's really done an outstanding job.” a 15-year veteran of the department, rose through Added Brennan, “I’m always pleased when we can the ranks, and was tapped by Rees as acting chief do hiring from within.” in July. Six finalists were chosen, one person later pulled "I'm just very excited about the whole situation," their name from consideration, among more than 80 Sauschuck said Tuesday. "It's such an honor and a applications that were submitted for the position. privilege." The city estimates it spent about $10,000 for the Sauschuck went on to say that working alongside entire search process, including hotel accommodasuch dedicated employees and officers "makes it a tions and travel expenses for some of the finalists, lot of fun to come to work." according to officials. The department employs 216 people, including The bulk of the money was used to pay for admin162 sworn officers, and has an annual budget of istering assessment testing by an independent test$13.4 million. ing company. The assessment included simulations Rees kicked off a nationwide search for chief after of scenarios that chiefs are likely to face, including the position was left vacant by former Chief James budgeting and public safety issues. Craig's departure last summer. "We had excellent candidates, people who have Rees made his decision after "a rigorous and comextensive experience in police work and any of them

City council to review Rees’ choice at Monday meeting

Brennan suggests national searches be used sparingly City spent about $10,000 for police chief search BY CASEY CONLEY THE PORTLAND DAILY SUN

After a nationwide search, city officials didn’t have to look far to find the best candidate for Portland Police Chief, opting for acting chief Mike Sauschuck over dozens of outside candidates. But moving forward, Mayor Michael Brennan is recommending the city use nationwide searches sparingly, and promote from within where Brennan possible. “One of the things I am going to talk to the city manager about, is, obviously we have several openings (at City Hall) and I am not convinced we need to do a national search every time,” Brennan said yesterday. The mayor said he understood why City Manager Mark Rees called for a nationwide search for police chief given that Rees was new to the city. “But I am not convinced we need to do it with every time and ever situation,” Brennan said. The city spent about $10,000 for the police chief search, which began last September and ended yester-

“One of the things I am going to talk to the city manager about, is, obviously we have several openings (at City Hall) and I am not convinced we need to do a national search every time.” — Mayor Michael Brennan day with Sauschuck’s appointment. Prior to leaving for a chief’s job in Cincinnati, outgoing Portland police chief James Craig said he believed Sauschuck was the best candidate to lead the department. Several city councilors also said publicly that they believed Sauschuck was ready to take over. Councilor John Coyne openly questioned whether a nationwide search was a good use of city resources. Brennan noted that several current or future vacancies, including city planning director, fire chief and Portland Schools superintendent, will likely be filled using nationwide searches. Brennan said he supports going with a nationwide search “when we need to.” But when there are candidates that can be promoted from within, the mayor said consideration should be given to them, too.

could have done the job," said Rees, declining to identify the runners-up or disclose their qualifications. City officials have said during the search process that they would honor their commitments made to other candidates to keep their identities confidential. City staff argued it allowed Portland to choose from a wider range of qualified candidates who may otherwise be discouraged from applying lest their current employer were to find out. Sauschuck joined the department in 1997 after working as a reserve officer at the Old Orchard Beach Police Department. In 2004, he spent a year working with the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency before being promoted to sergeant and taking a supervisor role in the department. Sauschuck returned to the MDEA for a short period serving as a supervisory special agent, before he was promoted to lieutenant in June 2008. Craig promoted Sauschuck to commander of the department's uniform patrol group in September 2009, and assistant chief of police in March 2010. During his career at PPD, he served as a field training officer between 2001-2004, team leader for the department's Special Reaction Team from 2001 to 2009, a member of the Crisis Intervention Team and served on Portland's Weapons of Mass Destruction Team. Sauschuck's wife Mary Sauschuck is a detective for the department. City officials say there is a standing policy governing family members in the workplace. Sauschuck's starting annual salary as chief is $95,000, according to a city spokeswoman.

Rees: Keeping names of police chief candidates secret ‘critical’ to process BY MATTHEW ARCO THE PORTLAND DAILY SUN

After unveiling his choice for Portland's new police chief, City Manager Mark Rees defended his decision Tuesday to keep the identities of the other police chief finalists a secret. After announcing his decision to name Acting Chief Michael Sauschuck as the permanent top commander, Rees told The Portland Daily Sun that keeping the other four finalists anonymous was "critical" in order to attract people to the job. Rees The city has repeatedly denied The Sun's requests to disclose the other candidates' names as well as their job qualifications. City officials claimed a confidential process allowed them to choose from a wider range of qualified candidates who may otherwise be discouraged from applying lest their current employers were to find out. "We assured all the candidates of confidentially," said Rees, speaking to The Sun for the first time about the five-month police chief search. "And I think that's critical in order to attract people to the job." Rees again declined to discuss job qualifications of the other candidates, only saying, "All of them could have filled the position quite well." A city spokeswoman, Nicole Clegg, said during the search process that a similar policy was followed when Sauschuck's predecessor, former Chief

James Craig, was hired. No names of finalists were released then either, she said. But last spring, the city council disclosed three finalists, including Rees, for the vacant city manager position. Rees and two others visited Portland for a weekend and interacted with residents, community leaders and the media. This time around, city councilors didn't seem to mind the lack of public disclosure. "In not releasing the finalists' names, I am absolutely comfortable with that," said Mayor Michael Brennan. "Doing so can jeopardize jobs people currently hold." Councilor Cheryl Leeman agreed, telling The Sun last week that confidentially "is totally appropriate." Councilor John Anton said Tuesday, while he had no concerns with the way the process was handled, that he is in favor of disclosure. "I err on the side of transparency and disclosure," Anton said. "So, to the degree that folks want more information about who the candidates were and all of that, I would hope the staff shares that." Anton added, "Putting all of that aside, I'm very pleased with the recommendation that's been made." Other city councilors did not return messages from The Sun regarding comment on the police chief search. Maine state law allows municipalities to withhold resumes and names from the public unless the applicant is hired. The council will vote on Monday whether to confirm Rees' appointment.

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For Patriots and Giants, a Shared Priority BY BEN SHPIGEL THE NEW YORK TIMES

INDIANAPOLIS — From studying videotape of the Giants’ defense this season, the New England Patriots know they must protect Tom Brady on Sunday. This revelation was disclosed Monday by their center, Dan Connolly, who concluded that it will take “work and effort” to shield Brady from a pass rush from the team that pummeled him four years ago in Super Bowl XLII but, in what must be a relief to New England fans everywhere, “yes, I think we can do it.” In answering everything but saying nothing, Connolly sounded positively Belichickian — if, in fact, the Patriots’ dour coach were acting at all like himself. For the second consecutive day, Bill Belichick treated his interview session like a fireside chat, as lively as his fuchsia tie. If you closed your eyes, you could have envisioned him sitting in a rocking chair, telling stories — about his early shortcomings, his respect for the Giants, his admiration for Coach Tom Coughlin — before a rapt audience. He was reflective, expansive, even humorous: a reporter from Germany, before asking about right tackle Sebastian Vollmer, told him that everyone back in his country would be rooting for the Patriots on Sunday. “Great,” Belichick said.

Belichick said that Vollmer, out since injuring his ankle in Week 12, could play Sunday — and the Patriots could use his strength, especially if he is matched against Justin Tuck. It was Tuck who had two sacks in Super Bowl XLII — one of five recorded by the Giants’ defense, which also forced a fumble — and it was Tuck who last week said of Brady, “the way to kill the snake is to take off his head.” In that regard, the Giants are like every other New England opponent. Every week, teams vowed to pressure Brady, and every week — at least since Nov. 6, when the Giants dealt the Patriots their most recent loss — they failed where it ultimately counted, in the standings. Of the six teams that sacked Brady at least three times, only one — Pittsburgh — won, and that includes Miami, Buffalo and the Jets, who all sacked him four times. Including the postseason, the Giants have amassed 57 sacks, and their pass rush — fronted by Tuck, Osi Umenyiora and Jason PierrePaul — is as versatile and effective as it was four years ago. Even if the Giants cannot drop Brady as often as they did four years ago, constant harassment might be as efficient. According to ProFootballFocus.com, Brady’s completion percentage over the Patriots’ 18 games dropped, to 48.6 from 70.6, and his yards per attempt plunged, to 7.5 from 8.9, when he was under pres-

Super Bowl on a Whim? That’ll Cost You BY JOE SHARKEY THE NEW YORK TIMES

AS of last Friday, you could still find a scarce hotel room for this weekend in Indianapolis, at the budget Best Inn — for $898.99 a night, according to Travelocity.com. That would put you in town for the Super Bowl on Sunday between the New York Giants and New England Patriots. Of course, if that’s too steep, you could book the same room the following weekend — for $55 a night. That would put you in town to see the Indiana Ice hockey team take on the Muskegon Lumberjacks on Feb. 11 at the Pepsi Coliseum. Supply and demand drive all aspects of travel, naturally. In Indianapolis, a midsize air travel market with fewer than half the hotel rooms of Dallas, the host of the Super Bowl last year, game weekend demand exceeds supply for most travel services — including hotels and coveted landing and takeoff slots for private jets, and even parking. Travel industry executives are already shaking their heads at the degree of wretched excess building up. In terms of costs and difficulty in finding hotel rooms, for example, “Indianapolis is probably going to be one of the most extreme of all the Super Bowl cities simply because of the limited supply,” said Tim Hart, the executive vice president for business intelligence at TravelClick, which provides market-

ing data to the hotel industry. The Super Bowl is more than just a major football game. Almost since its start in 1967, the event has also played out as a corporate extravaganza that, for many travelers, is a weeklong business trip with expense account spending on a truly epic scale. Depending on how much business is conducted, it’s also a big business expense tax write-off for at least some of them. Still need game tickets? Stubhub. com, the ticket resale site, listed about 3,000 seats on Monday, priced from a mere $2,100 in the farthest nosebleed levels, all the way up to $516,484 for a full luxury suite. How about a rental car while you’re in town? Hertz has full-size sedans for $429.89 for this Saturday through Monday morning. A week later, the same rental is $102.42. And don’t forget parking. For those who want to avoid a bracing walk in chilly Indianapolis, ParkWhiz.com lists a spot at a lot across from the stadium at $499 for all day Sunday (tailgating is allowed, unlike at official lots at Lucas Oil Stadium, where the rate is the usual $60). Air travel? Giants or Patriots fans flying between Indianapolis and New York or Boston this weekend will pay $1,379 to $1,837 for nonstop flights (assuming seats are available), according to Orbitz.com. Next weekend, fares on the same route are about $400.

sure. The Patriots’ offensive line has fared well in the postseason, yielding only one sack against feared pass rushes like those of Baltimore and Denver. “They’re playing in the Super Bowl,” Connolly said of the Giants, “so they’re obviously the best one we’re playing this week.” If Connolly waxed obvious, Belichick waxed rhapsodic. He used words like “great” and “awesome” to describe his experience with the Giants, for whom he worked from 1979, when he was a special-teams coach under Ray Perkins, through 1990, when he headed the defense of the Super Bowl champions. It was not until after he left that he learned how tough those Giants — Lawrence Taylor and Mark Bavaro, Carl Banks and Jim Burt — were. “We practiced every day in pads, every single day in pads,” Belichick said, and one could imagine his nostalgia for that era, before the new collective bargaining agreement restricted how often teams could do so. He spoke of intense nine-on-seven drills that Coach Bill Parcells loved — “We’d skip stretching before we’d skip nine-on-seven,” Belichick said — and added that he had reflected on those moments when wondering whether his players could handle as much contact work now. “I’m thinking to myself, ‘Can’t

do it?’ ” Belichick said. “We were in pads on Fridays with the Giants and nobody said anything. That’s the way it was.” Coordinating the Giants’ defense, Belichick relied on Coughlin, who coached the team’s receivers. In practice, Belichick would ask Coughlin to send receivers on routes that mimicked the opponents’ offense, and in turn Coughlin would ask him to deploy their defense. Belichick raved about their teamwork, saying that his relationship with Coughlin was the best he has had with his counterpart on the offensive side of the ball and that he wished every coach could have someone like Coughlin. Asked Monday about their relationship, Coughlin said, “There was a certain amount of competitiveness about the positions and the interaction of the positions, and more than that, there was a spirit of cooperation.” There will be no cooperation Sunday, when all of the Patriots’ work and effort will go toward protecting Brady, something they could not do four years ago. EXTRA POINTS The Patriots practiced in full pads Monday, but tight end Rob Gronkowski (high ankle sprain) was not among them. Gronkowski has not practiced since being injured in the A.F.C. championship game on Jan. 22.

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Clinton Ray Clinton Ray, 65, of Brunswick passed away Saturday, January 28, 2012 at the Bodwell House with his family by his side after a yearlong, courageous battle with kidney cancer. Clinton was born in Majestic, Ky., on October 20, 1946. The son of Virginia Tennessee (Dotson) and John Nelson Ray Sr., he was educated in the Majestic School System. At the age of 19, Clinton was drafted into the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War with the Fourth Infantry Divison from 1967 to 1968. Upon his return from Vietnam, he joined the U.S. Navy and was station at the Brunswick Naval Air Station with Fleet Air Wing 3 in 1969. While stationed at BNAS he met the love of his life, Karen Ann Paulin of Bath. They married April 1, 1972. Clint worked as a pipe coverer at BIW until retirement 1988. Clint was the Kettle coordinator for the Salvation Army in Bath for 22 years. He was predeceased by both parents, four brothers; Clyde, Tenness, Leon and Darrell and one sister, Lillian.

Clinton is survived by his love of 42 years, Karen Ann Ray, two children who made him so proud, a son, Clinton Joseph Ray and his wife, Chelsea of Portland; a daughter, Margaret Virginia (Ray) Merrill and her husband Greg of Brunswick; five grandchildren who became the center of his universe, four grandsons; William Joseph Ray, Connor Adam Ray of Bath, Braydon Wayne Merrill of Brunswick and Michael Sebastian Ray of Portland, and one granddaughter, Destiny Rae-Ann Merrill of Brunswick. He is survived by five siblings, three brothers, Turner Ray of Kentucky, John Nelson Ray Jr. of West Virginia and Randy Ray of Virginia; two sisters, Dorothy Lester, and Jamie Forntier, both of Virginia, as well as several nieces and nephews. A celebration of Clinton’s life will take place at Desmond’s Funeral Home on Friday, Feb. 3 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. A gathering will take place for all who would like to join the family at the Bounty Restaurant located at the Holiday Inn in Bath from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

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ABOVE: John Butera, the governor’s senior economic adviser, listens during a presentation in Westbrook yesterday. RIGHT: Westbrook Mayor Colleen Hilton talks about the importance of economic development. (DAVID CARKHUFF PHOTOS)

ABOVE: Gov. Paul LePage chats with the public during an event in Westbrook yesterday marking the expansion of Legacy Publishing Company at 100 Larabee Road, Suite 130. At right is John Butera, the governor’s senior economic adviser. BELOW: The governor mingles with visitors prior to a ribbon cutting at the Westbrook business. (DAVID CARKHUFF PHOTOS)

LePage praises Legacy’s expansion Westbrook publishing business adds 125 jobs, drawing notice of mayor, governor BY DAVID CARKHUFF THE PORTLAND DAILY SUN

Governor Paul LePage said he hopes to see the day when the expansion of businesses is the rule, not the exception in Maine, speaking during a ribbon cutting ceremony in Westbrook for Legacy Publishing Company. The business, which produces and publishes personal development products and services for families, announced the expansion of a new customer engagement center at 100 Larabee Road, Suite 130. "The expansion here of 125 positions, that is terrific, that is big time for the state of Maine, that's big time for anywhere in the country today," LePage said during a brief presentation. Legacy Publishing founder and CEO Steve Anderson said he focused on improving people's lives and providing a valuable product. LePage saluted his efforts in a tough economy. "Right now, economic development is really, really badly needed, and it's heartwarming to have people like Steve who are all into development of business, not a business just to ingratiate and full their pockets but to help people," LePage said. Westbrook Mayor Colleen Hilton told the crowd at Legacy Publishing that she had come from a meeting recently concerning budget cuts and hoped that she could attend more events devoted to job creation.

“The expansion here of 125 positions, that is terriﬁc, that is big time for the state of Maine, that’s big time for anywhere in the country today.” — Gov. Paul LePage, on the opening of a new customer center by Legacy Publishing Co. Hilton was part of a press conference Monday with Portland Mayor Michael Brennan and a host of groups to voice concerns over LePage’s proposed cuts to the state’s Department of Health and Human Services budget "and how they present a significant cost shift to the city, local health care providers, businesses and non profit organizations. The budget proposal includes more than $2 million in direct cuts to city programs as well as impacts of

at least $20 million to local hospitals, social service agencies and nonprofits," Portland officials reported. There's a debate ongoing about the balance between state agency budget cuts and business incentives. “Our members have been generally pleased with the governor’s focus on improving the business environment in Maine and we’d like him to maintain that focus,” said David Clough, Maine State Director for the National Federation of Independent Business, in a recent press release urging the governor to stay focused on job creation. Clough said the governor would come under criticism "from the groups that benefit from excessive spending, but he needs to be tough when it comes to the public purse strings. Households are operating on leaner budgets. Businesses are operating on leaner budgets. The state of Maine should be leaner as well.”

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by Lynn Johnston

By Holiday Mathis whom and whatever comes your way. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You’ll make some quick decisions and set new priorities. A loved one can’t keep up with you but would like to at least know more about what you’re doing. Share the details of your day. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You’ve been playing it a lot safer than usual, perhaps because you realize the stakes are high, especially in matters of love. Not taking a risk is dangerous, too -- maybe more dangerous than taking one. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). When you look on a person with tenderness day after day, the affectionate connection becomes a habit, the habit becomes a bond and the bond becomes part of who you are. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You’re still holding on to someone’s wrongdoing against you. There are so many beneﬁts to forgiving this person that forgiveness would almost be an act of selﬁshness. So, what are you waiting for? PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Everyone must agree on some aspect of reality for things to move forward. Telling the truth promotes health in bodies, relationships and organizations. TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Feb. 1). New habits you form over the next 10 weeks help you to balance your emotions and set burdens free. You’ll be a stellar example for loved ones as you create relationship success wherever you go. Financial opportunities in March provide a boost that helps you go into a new interest or business this summer. Cancer and Virgo adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 7, 21, 3, 28 and 18.

by Paul Gilligan

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You are competent, organized and focused. Those who are less structured will be attracted to you as they believe, on some level, that you will help them reign in their scattered energy and accomplish something of meaning. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You are independent and self-motivated. Still, you’ll do your best work when you’re accountable to somebody for it. Tell someone you admire what you’re up to, and ask this person to check in on your progress periodically. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You’re open-minded and will therefore pick up some helpful tips and shortcuts from sharing individuals. For instance, someone’s productivity method may work for you. Try it out and see. CANCER (June 22-July 22). Your assumptions are what make things so. The rules are not as concrete as they seem. Poke around, and you may discover they are rubbery enough to bend or brittle enough to break through with minimal effort. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You cherish your privacy and need time to yourself. However, avoid seeming closed off and aloof to loved ones. You’ll benefit from an open communication policy. Encourage their questions. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You’ll be all business. You’ll finish up what you started and immediately look for the next project worthy of your time and attention. There are sure benefits to being slow to decide. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You have a plan, but you’re also willing to toss it for something better. An open mind will be essential as you’ll get the most out of this day by being ready to entertain

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––––––– ALMANAC ––––––– Today is Wednesday, Feb. 1, the 32nd day of 2012. There are 334 days left in the year. On this date: 1790: The U.S. Supreme Court convened for the first time in New York. (However, since only three of the six justices were present, the court recessed until the next day.) 1861: Texas voted to leave the Union at a Secession Convention in Austin. 1862: “The Battle Hymn of the Republic,” a poem by Julia Ward Howe, was published in the Atlantic Monthly 1922: In one of Hollywood’s most enduring mysteries, movie director William Desmond Taylor was shot to death in his Los Angeles home; the killing has never been solved. 1942: The Voice of America broadcast its first program to Europe, relaying it through the facilities of the British Broadcasting Corp. in London. 1943: One of America’s most highly decorated military units, the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, made up almost exclusively of JapaneseAmericans, was authorized. 1960: Four black college students began a sit-in protest at a Woolworth’s lunch counter in Greensboro, N.C., where they’d been refused service. 1962: The Ken Kesey novel “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” was first published by Viking Press. 1979: Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini received a tumultuous welcome in Tehran as he ended nearly 15 years of exile. 1991: Thirty-four people were killed when an arriving USAir jetliner crashed atop a commuter plane on a runway at Los Angeles International Airport. 2002: President George W. Bush responded to the collapse of Enron by proposing regulation reforms of 401(k) retirement plans. Justice Department investigators directed President Bush’s staff to preserve the paper trail of any contact with Enron. 2003: The space shuttle Columbia broke up during re-entry, killing all seven of its crew members. 2007: The departing top U.S. commander in Iraq, Gen. George Casey, told the Senate Armed Services Committee that improving security in Baghdad would take fewer than half as many extra troops as President George W. Bush had chosen to commit. One year ago: Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak announced he would not run for a new term in September elections but rejected protesters’ demands he step down immediately and leave the country, vowing to die on Egypt’s soil, after a dramatic day in which a quarter-million Egyptians staged their biggest protest to date calling on him to go. Today’s Birthdays: Gospel singer George Beverly Shea (103), actor Stuart Whitman (84), singer Don Everly (75), actor Garrett Morris (75), actor Sherman Hemsley (74), comedian Terry Jones (70), rock musician Mike Campbell (62), blues singer-musician Sonny Landreth (61), Princess Stephanie of Monaco (47), Lisa Marie Presley (44), comedian-actor Pauly Shore (44), rock musician Patrick Wilson (Weezer) (43), actor Michael C. Hall (41), country singer Julie Roberts (33), actor Jarrett Lennon (30).

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ANNIE’S MAILBOX Dear Annie: My husband and I moved from Alaska to Hawaii a year ago to help a friend who is suffering with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease). “John” promised to pay my husband $120 a day if he would leave his job and act as caregiver. My husband agreed, and he not only helps with all his physical therapy, but also takes him to all doctor and other appointments. We have taken care of his vacation rental business, repairs on his house, landscaping and general upkeep. We also have cooked all his meals for the past 10 months. Six weeks ago, John was in a hospital 50 miles away, and we visited almost daily to help with his physical therapy. On days when we couldn’t be there, we sent others to keep him company. While he was in the hospital, John gifted us with $21,000 for a piece of land he sold. We’ve spent $2,000 of it on his bills, brakes for his car, medications, etc. Now that he is home, he says he was too generous and wants the money back. So far, we’ve returned $12,000. Annie, we have never been paid a dime for our services, including the daily $120 he promised my husband. John is angry and mean-spirited and rages against everyone. He accuses us of stealing and lying. My husband is a saint with the patience of Job. John doesn’t have much longer to live. We will continue to help, but I believe this latest attempt to take back the money is a form of abuse. He has more than enough ﬁnancial resources. What shall we do? -- Gifted or Not Dear Gifted: You and your husband have been kind and generous. In the later stages of his disease, John may not only be depressed. He also may not be thinking clearly. Please forgive his rants, but protect yourself in case you are held liable for the remaining disputed money. Keep

itemized lists of what you have spent the “gift” on, what you have paid for John’s beneﬁt out of your own pocket, and the amount he promised to pay your husband for his care. And talk to a lawyer as soon as possible. Dear Annie: I am in my early 60s, fairly attractive and happily married. My job requires me to travel and meet salespeople, and they are usually men. The agenda includes an occasional business lunch or dinner. My problem is that every once in a while, one of these men -- invariably a short, older, heavyset, balding guy -thinks he is the most attractive man alive and that I can’t resist his charms. After our business dinner, he will give me a call late at night and ask, “What are you wearing?” Even though I make it quite clear to these guys that I am married and not interested in them, what kind of idiotic, inappropriate question is that? It might work when you’re paying for phone sex, but rest assured, the woman on the other end of that line is probably clipping her toenails. Please tell them this question will put an end to any potential relationship. -- Amazed in Honolulu Dear Honolulu: We agree that this question is both inappropriate and idiotic to direct at someone you have just met at a business dinner. These guys must be desperate for female attention and clueless about how to get it. Dear Annie: I have another story about having the same name as someone’s pet. My name is “Theresa,” and while at a barbecue at a friend’s house, I found out her dog has the same name. It was funny to watch both of us respond every time someone called “Theresa,” with me saying, “Yes?” and the dog going, “Woof.” We all laughed about it, and she was such a cute dog that it did not matter to me one bit. -- Vermont

Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to: anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, c/o Creators Syndicate, 737 3rd Street, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254.

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Facebook plans to file the prospectus for its initial public offering today, according to people briefed on the matter, finally kicking off one of the most anticipated stock sales of the social networking era. The Internet giant plans to list a preliminary fundraising goal of about $5 billion, one of these people said. Another cautioned that any such number was largely a placeholder for determining filing fees, and that the final amount could differ significantly. And the company could still decide to delay its filing. Facebook is also expected to pick Morgan Stanley as the lead bank for the offering, putting it in the coveted “lead-left” position of the underwriters listing, said these people, who spoke on condition of anonymity. Morgan Stanley had dueled with Goldman Sachs for the prestige that comes with leading Facebook’s market debut. The two firms sit atop the league tables for I.P.O.’s held over the past 12 months, according to data from Thomson Reuters. Goldman is currently in the lead, having led 52 offerings that raised $11.8 billion. Morgan Stanley led 66 offerings that raised $10.1 billion. But Facebook’s debut may reap smaller fees than are seen in normal offerings. Analysts at Freeman & Company estimated that the fees for the offering could be as low as 2.5 percent to 2.8 percent, roughly on par with what Google and Visa paid in their I.P.O.’s. General Motors paid its underwriters even less — a remarkably low 0.75 percent — thanks in part to pressure from the auto maker’s principal shareholder, the Treasury Department. A number of other banks are expected to round out the list of underwriters in the initial prospectus, with more added over time. At $5 billion, the size of the offering is remarkably small, given speculation that Facebook could seek as much as $10 billion. But other Internet companies that have gone public in the last year, including Groupon and Zynga, initially sought small fundraising amounts, only to raise those targets after gauging investor demand. Should Facebook expand the size of the stock sale to that expected $10 billion, the I.P.O. will be the biggest technology offering in history, according to data from Thomson Reuters. The current record holder is Infineon Technologies’ debut, which raised nearly $5.9 billion in 2000. News of the filing’s timing and its size was reported earlier by International Financing Review online.

Maine on the hunt for invasive insect along southern coast A Maine Forest Service survey crew will begin this week to hunt for signs of an invasive insect already hurting trees along southern coastal Maine in an entirely new location, Mount Desert Island, according to the Maine Department of Conservation. Concerned that the insect is spreading Down East, the Maine Forest Service staff will look for evidence of hemlock woolly adelgid, or HWA, on roadside hemlock trees particularly in the villages of Pretty Marsh and Seal Harbor, in the town of Mount Desert, according to MFS officials. The crew also will work with national park and U.S. Forest Service staff to survey in Acadia National Park before moving on to other areas of the island and coastal Waldo, Hancock and Washington counties, said Allison Kanoti, MFS forest entomologist. The invasive insect was reported last year at two sites on the island, as well as at a new site in January in Alfred, suggesting that the insect population is moving both inland and up Maine’s coast, Kanoti said. “It’s another significant jump in the spread of this insect,” Kanoti said about the discovery on Mount Desert Island. “It brings it closer to another hemlock-rich area of Maine, the whole Down East area. There is a high concentration of hemlocks there.” — Staff Report

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Wednesday, Feb. 1 Cannabis Educational Day 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Medical Marijuana Caregivers Of Maine, the state’s largest Medical Marijuana Trade Organization, will be hosting the first “Cannabis Educational Day” at the State Capitol in the Hall of Flags. They will be joined by The Maine Association of Dispensary Operators, Compassionate Caregivers of Maine, Harry Brown’s Hill, Veterans Against Medical Negligence, Maine Integrative Health and Maine Hydroponic Supply “to help educate members of the public about the positive effects of the state’s medical marijuana law for patients using this natural therapy and for the local economy.” MMCM will also show the new Maine film “Science Vs. Stigma” at 11:30 in the Welcome Center of the Cross Building at the State Capitol. “This documentary highlights the scientific benefits of medical marijuana and gives voice to the people whose lives benefit from it. There will be a press conference before the film featuring people whose lives have been helped by having safe access to medical marijuana in Maine.” For more information contact Paul T. McCarrier at 615-4457 or mmcmmaine@gmail.com.

WorldQuest 2012 in Cumberland 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

Rotary Club of Casco Bay Social 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.

Lyman Moore Middle School meeting 7 p.m. Parents at Lyman Moore Middle School in Portland are invited to a meeting on Feb. 1 at 7 p.m. in the Moore library to give input about the search for Moore’s next principal. The meeting provides an opportunity for parents to discuss

In “Raju,” a German couple adopts an Indian orphan. Their child suddenly disappears and they realize that they are part of the problem. This short ﬁlm is part of a screening of Oscar-nominated short ﬁlms on Thursday, Feb. 23 and Saturday, Feb. 25, at SPACE Gallery. (COURTESY IMAGE) the characteristics that they would like to see in the person chosen to lead the school and their priorities for the position.

‘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

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 mainephotographyshow.com

Thursday, Feb. 2 Civic Center Finance Committee noon. There will be a meeting of the Cumberland County Civic Center Finance Committee in the main lobby meeting room. www.theciviccenter.com

Symbols of Love opening reception 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Opening Reception — Symbols of Love. “Come join the Constellation Gallery artists for the opening of our February show ‘Symbols of Love’ in our main gallery. Each of our artists will be exhibiting pieces that convey love in its many forms and meanings. Light refreshments provided. All are welcome.” 511 Congress St.

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 nation-

wide, 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.

Friday, Feb. 3 Oak Street Lofts open house 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. “Oak Street Lofts at 72 Oak St. in Portland officially opened on Jan. 17. This newest addition to the Arts District features 37 units of affordable, artist-friendly efficiency apartments developed by Avesta Housing. By the end of January, nine of the units will be occupied. Avesta is continuing to accept applications for the remaining units.” The public is invited to participate in an open house from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. during the First Friday Art Walk. Apartment tours will be available and refreshments will be served. The first floor gallery will showcase the art of Maine College of Art Woodworking & Furniture Design students. The press is welcome to attend and current tenants, as well as the project design team, are expected to be available for comment. For more information, call553.7777 or see www.avestahousing.org/properties/60/Oak-Street-Lofts see next page

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Adoption Team and visit with some adoptable canines at the Pet Quarters, 486 Payne Road, Scarborough. For more information, call Animal Welfare Society at 985-3244 (www. animalwelfaresociety.org) or Pet Quarters at 885-5005.

Tanja Alexia Hollander: Are You Really My Friend? 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Join the Portland Museum of Art to celebrate the opening of Tanja Alexia Hollander: Are You Really My Friend?. Artist Tanja Alexia Hollander and Museum Director Mark Bessire will be present to answer questions as part of the Museum’s Free Friday Evenings and Portland’s First Friday Art Walk. This event is part of Portland on Ice, Portland’s Winter Festival Jan. 28-Feb. 4.

‘Puss ‘n Boots’

5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The Constellation Gallery will be welcoming visitors with entertainment, refreshments and, of course, the wide range of original art and reasonably priced prints provided by our eight resident artists and invited contributors. “Check out ‘Symbols of Love,’ our February show on exhibit in the main gallery.” 511 Congress St.

First Friday Art Walk at Mayo St. 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Kat Lamont, printmaker; Zak Taillon, photographer; Liz Hardy, sculptor. Opening reception 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. http://mayostreetarts.org/calendar

‘Lost Trail And Beyond’ 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. First Friday Art Walk opening of “Lost Trail And Beyond,” illustrations by Ben Bishop, at The Green Hand Bookshop, 661 Congress St., Portland. On display through the month of February. “Ben Bishop gives us a look at some of his original art, including some recently published in Donn Fendler’s ‘Lost Trail,’ an adaptation of Fendler’s classic Maine book, ‘Lost on a Mountain in Maine.’ Ben will be on hand during the opening with copies of his books for a signing, and other portfolio items for your perusal and enjoyment. FMI: Contact Michelle Souliere at 253-6808 or michelle.souliere@gmail.com.

First Friday at the Meg Perry 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. First Friday Art Walk at the Meg Perry Center, 644 Congress St., Portland. “This art show presents the work of clients, staff and consumers afﬁliated with the Opportunity Alliance (formerly Youth Alternative Ingraham) in Maine. The mission of Youth Alternatives Ingraham is to partner with communities and individuals to deliver a full spectrum of social services and mental health care that begins prenatally and continues throughout the lifespan. Our programs advance healthier lives, happier families, and stronger communities. Some of the art you will see in this show was created in weekly art groups where themes of recovery, hope, empowerment, community, and creativity are used to further delve into complicated stories of struggle in recovery and community empowerment.” http:// yimaine.org

The Meg Perry Center, 644 Congress St., Portland, welcomes the public to “Renaissance 2.0,” a video series by OccupyMaine, Friday night at 8:30 p.m. (FILE PHOTO) 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. Thursday, 7:30 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m. Lucid Stage. http:// madhorse.com/gallery/show/becky_shaw.php

First Friday Free Film Series 8:30 p.m. The Meg Perry Center, 644 Congress St., Portland, welcomes the public to “Renaissance 2.0,” “to free humanity from imperial control.” “The video chronicles how we are approaching the end of the current basis of western civilization — the debt-based monetary system. Come watch this video series, ‘Renaissance 2.0,’ which explores ways that our lives will be profoundly changed as we approach the end of post-Enlightenment rationalism. Bring a refreshment and a snack to share. Join in a lovely discussion following the presentation. Free and open to the public.” For further information call Occupy Maine at 221-5899.

Saturday, Feb. 4 Race Up Boston Place

‘Le Harve’ at the PMA

Year of the Dragon

6:30 p.m. Movies at the Museum, Portland Museum of Art. Friday, Feb. 3, 6:30 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 4, 2 p.m.; Friday, Feb. 10, 6:30 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 11, 2 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. 12, 2 p.m. NR. “In this warm-hearted portrait of the French harbor city that gives the ﬁlm its name, fate throws young African refugee Idrissa (Blondin Miguel) into the path of Marcel Marx (André Wilms), a well-spoken bohemian who works as a shoe shiner. With innate optimism and the unwavering support of his community, Marcel stands up to ofﬁcials doggedly pursuing the boy for deportation.” www. portlandmuseum.org/events/movies.php

10:30 a.m. The Chinese and American Friendship Association of Maine will ring in the Year of the Dragon at its new venue, the Westbrook Performing Arts Center, 471 Stroudwater Street, Westbrook, starting at 10:30 a.m. The new venue has a huge auditorium and plenty of parking. As usual, at 11 a.m., the CAFAM Chinese School students’ Chinese dance program will highlight the festivities. The Riverview Foundation will present lively martial arts demonstrations. There will be lots of children’s activities including several tables with fun arts and crafts as well as face painting. Adults can enjoy a panel discussion, featuring Eliot Cutler, on the mutual importance of China and America today. Maine author Susan Conley will read from her new book Foremost Good Fortune and will do a book signing. You can learn to play Mah Jong and attend Chinese cooking demonstrations, Yummy Chinese food provided by BubbleMainea and dumplings by the Chinese School. Vendors will be selling craft items from China and books related to China. Admission: Adults $6, Children under 12 $4, Children 2 and under free. CAFAM members: Adults $4, Children $3. Family: $20. Go to www.cafammaine.org.

First Friday Art Walk with MCMA 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Maine Charitable Mechanic Association display in Mechanics’ Hall Library, “The MCMA Free Drawing School, 1875 to 1988.” The event will feature a continuing exhibit of drawings from the MCMA drawing classes of the late 1800s. Architectural drawings of Will S. Aldrich (ca. 1886), who was a student and draughtsman for MCMA; past president and renowned architect John Calvin Stevens; along with blueprints and instruction samples from the Free Drawing School of Mechanical and Architectural drawing classes. Also on exhibit are instructor log books of students and bios of the instructors. 519 Congress St. www.mainecharitablemechanicassociation.com

Fourth annual Downtown Showdown cancelled

Mad Horse Theatre Company’s ‘Becky Shaw’ 8 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. Tickets are $22 student/senior $20. The Maine Premiere of “Becky Shaw” marks the first time Mad Horse Theatre

Adoptable dogs in Scarborough 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Join the Animal Welfare Society Mobile

noon to 3 p.m. Skyline Farm hosts its 13th Annual Sleigh Day, in conjunction with its new exhibit, “Winter Transportation: From Horse to Horseless.” The cost is $8, or $30/family, which includes a sleigh ride given by J. L. Gray & Son of Monmouth and his pair of Percherons. The event is free for Skyline Farm members, sleigh drivers, and children ages 5 and under. Dress warmly. At 1 p.m. horses and drivers demonstrate their skills in the outdoor arena. If conditions permit, they will also sleigh cross country on Skyline’s rolling hills, providing many photo opportunities. The museum exhibit, also open on Sundays from 1-4 p.m., Feb. 5 through March 25, features such horse-drawn vehicles as a 1780s Pleasure Wagon, Fiddler Gig, Doctors Gig, Van Tassel, Maine State Prison made Concord Buggy, Surrey, Bronson, Extension Top Phaeton, and a Rockaway along with a special side exhibit: “Canadian Sleighs”, on loan from Willowbrook Museum. Storm date is Sunday, Feb. 5. For more information, call Lynn at 899-5837 or Pam at 829-5708. Skyline Farm, a nonproﬁt organization, is located at 95 The Lane, North Yarmouth. see next page

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8 a.m. On-site registration at One Boston Place begins for the Race Up Boston Place. Registration fee is $50 in addition to the $100 fundraising minimum. “In 2009 and 2010, the Local 740 Portland Fire Department returned to Maine with the Race Up Boston Place firefighter trophy in tow. In 2011, the guys were defeated by the Needham Fire Department, by a mere 18 seconds.” Next year, the Portland team will be back. “The race to the top this coming February is sure to be exciting. The 2012 Race Up Boston Place stairclimb will be held on Feb. 4 at One Boston Place in the Mellon Financial Building. Sponsors for the event include: CB Richard Ellis, Aeropoint Security Enterprises, WZLX 100.7, Mix 104.1, Captivate Network, Boston Magazine, and Whole Foods Market. All participants are responsible for a $35 registration fee as well as a $100 fundraising minimum. All proceeds benefit lung disease research, advocacy and programs as well as anti-tobacco and clean air initiatives in Massachusetts. Visit www.climbofyourlife.org for more information.

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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 eight 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, 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.

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Thursday, Feb. 2 Les Sorciers Perdus noon. At First Parish Church, Portland, Mark Tipton leads Les Sorciers Perdus for an exclusive Quartet Performance as part of the Portland Conservatory of Music’s 2012 Noonday Concert Series, at First Parish, in Portland. Tipton’s recent compositions will be heard, as well as arrangements of Bach Chorales, World Folk Music, and a few surprises! www.marktiptonmusic.com/ calendar.php

El Grande at Empire 9 p.m. Februreggae! with El Grande and Roots, Rhythm & Dub at Empire Dine and Dance. El Grande is a grooverock supergroup from Portland, Maine. Their unique sound has been accredited to their diverse musical inspirations ranging from 311 and the Police to Bob Marley and Miles Davis. Their grooves vary between laid back reggae to upbeat ska and punk. El Grande’s rhythm section consists of frontman Chris Gironda on guitar and vocals, Tom Bailey on the kit and Shane Fenton laying down the bass line. Empire Dine and Dance. www.facebook.com/ portlandempire

Jack’s Mannequin, Jukebox the Ghost, others at the State Theatre 7 p.m. Jack’s Mannequin, Jukebox the Ghost, Allen Stone at the State Theatre. Jack’s Mannequin features Andrew McMahon, Bobby Anderson and Jay McMillan of Orange County, Calif. Jukebox the Ghost performs Indie/Pop/Rock and includes Ben Thornewill, Piano/ Vocals; Tommy Siegel, Guitar/ Vocals; and Jesse Kristin, Jukebox the Ghost joins other acts at the State Theatre Thursday night. (COURTESY PHOTO) Drums/Tambos. From backwoods barbecues and comby Emilia Dahlin, The OxyMorons and Lady & The Tramps. munity gatherings; Allen Stone emerges to share personal “We’re excited to show the talents of our female students. melodies, telling his tales of life after just 23 years. Rock music is so male-centric, we created ‘Girls Rock’ to show that girls can rock just as hard as boys,” explains Jeff Friday, Feb. 3 Shaw, executive director and founder of MAMM.

‘Girls Rock’ concert at Bayside Bowl 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The Maine Academy of Modern Music is hosting a “Girls Rock” concert at Bayside Bowl from to showcase their female rock students with performances

Saturday, Feb. 4

Tuesday, Feb. 7 Evening With Peter Frampton 7:30 p.m. Frampton Comes Alive! 35 Tour at the State Theatre. $70/$55/$45 Reserved Seating. The show will feature the Grammy-award Frampton performing his multi-platinum selling live album Frampton Comes Alive! in its entirety, plus highlights from throughout his career. The three-hour show features a complete performance of Frampton Comes Alive!, along with other highlights from his catalog, including his Grammy Award-winning instrumental album, 2006’s Fingerprints. http://www.statetheatreportland.com

‘Dos Canosos, Un Joven’

Brass Night at St. Lawrence Arts Center

7:30 p.m. The trio “Dos Canosos, Un Joven” (translated: “Two Gray Haired Guys and One Young Guy”) will perform original and traditional Latin music at the New Gloucester Village Coffee House. Trio members are Raul Freyre (lead vocals, percussion), Gary Wittner (seven-string guitar, vocals) and Rafael

7:30 p.m. Mark Tipton featured. The Instrument Series at the St. Lawrence Arts Center is designed to expose the public to the unique sound and technical abilities of the major instruments of the orchestra. Mark has gathered a top-notch Brass Quintet together, in order to showcase each of the individual instruments, (trumpet, french horn, trombone, and tuba), followed by a thrilling ensemble performance of Standard Brass Quintet Repertoire. An engaging and educational performance for all ages, this is part of an on-going series at the St. Lawrence Arts Center. St. Lawrence Arts Center, Portland.

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Dan Zanes and Friends 1 p.m. Dan Zanes and Friends Family Series presented by Portland Ovations at Hannaford Hall, University of Southern Maine. This show is sold out. “Dan Zanes & Friends create fun-ﬁlled, rockin’ interactive dance parties wherever they go, performing exuberant, handmade 21st-century music that transcends language, genre, and age.”

Valentine’s Day with the Rat Pack 7 p.m. Anthony’s Dinner Theater and Cabaret presents a Valentine’s Day show, “A Tribute to the Rat Pack.” $39.95 per person includes free rose for every lady plus ﬁvecourse dinner. Show starts at 7 p.m. Call 221-2267 for reservations. Free parking, handicap accessible. www. anthonysdinnertheater.com

‘Next Fall’ by Good Theater 7:30 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), Thurs-

days 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

Sunday, Feb. 5 Handmade Puppet Dreams 6 p.m. Handmade Puppet Dreams Volume 4 and Live Puppetry Performance of Solomon and Ashmedai. From IBEX Puppetry. Handmade Puppet Dreams. “A selection of puppet film shorts by independent artists exploring their handmade craft specifically for the camera. Showcasing a new generation of puppeteers embracing film as their medium for their individual expressions, this collection features films that focus primarily on real-time performed puppetry. Stylistically, the films run the gamut from marionettes to finger puppets to paper cutouts; each artist articulating their own unique approach to animation and film. Handmade Puppet Dreams is a compilation of contemporary artisans who carefully weave their craft of film-making and puppetry into their work, building their visions, and breathing life into their dreams.” www.handmadepuppetdreams.com