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Tim King of Scarborough checks out an exhibit by Jaiden Landscaping of Durham at the Portland Flower Show. Jaiden won the Beatrix Farrand Design Award and Best of Show Award for its exhibit. (DAVID CARKHUFF PHOTO)

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Greyhound races face extinction COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (NY Times) — Not many people attend the races here at Bluffs Run Greyhound Park anymore. Aside from a few dozen aging diehards cheering the dogs from the shabby grandstand, the gamblinginclined prefer to take their chances amid the bright lights and constant action of the casino downstairs. But even though the races are losing millions of dollars each year, the owners are required by law to keep the greyhounds running six days a week. After a decade in which more than half the greyhound tracks in the country have closed, many of the remaining operations have survived thanks to the model used at Bluffs Run. Over the years, the tracks, which were there first, won permission from states to add slot machines and poker tables under the condition that a chunk of the profits go to the dog races — essentially subsidizing one form of gambling with another. Complaining that they are being forced to spend millions of dollars a year to subsidize a pastime that the public has all but abandoned, greyhound track owners in Iowa, Florida and Arizona have been lobbying for changes in the law that would allow them to cut the number of races, or even shut down their tracks, while keeping their far more lucrative gambling operations running.

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Japan’s nuclear energy industry nears shutdown, at least for now OHI, Japan (NY Times) — All but two of Japan’s 54 commercial reactors have gone off line since the nuclear disaster a year ago, following the earthquake and tsunami, and it is not clear when they can be restarted. With the last operating reactor scheduled to be idled as soon as next month, Japan — once one of the world’s leaders in atomic energy — will have at least temporarily shut down an industry that once generated a third of its electricity. With few alternatives, the prime minister, Yoshihiko Noda, has called for restarting the plants as soon as possible, saying he supports a

gradual phase-out of nuclear power over several decades. Yet, fearing public opposition, he has said he will not restart the reactors without the approval of local community leaders. Japan has so far succeeded in avoiding shortages, thanks in part to a drastic conservation program that has involved turning off air conditioning in summer and office lights during the day. It has also ramped up generation from conventional plants that use more expensive natural gas and other fossil fuels in a nation already uneasy about its reliance on foreign sources of energy.

Opposition wins a bit of power in Moscow MOSCOW (NY Times) — While many in Russia’s protest movement have been searching for direction in the wake of Vladimir V. Putin’s victory this week in the presidential election, a splinter group of Kremlin opponents in Moscow has been drawing up plans for new park benches, pedestrian walkways and more efficient parking. Inspired by the recent pro-

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us as if we were not serious competition, and we won.” That someone like Kichanova could win an election, let alone be inspired to run in one, shows how much Russia has changed since December, when tens of thousands of Muscovites, earlier dismissed as apathetic, spilled into a central Moscow square for a protest against Putin’s government.

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Matching funds pulled from Maine’s Clean Elections law BY DAVID CARKHUFF THE PORTLAND DAILY SUN

After the Maine Senate voted Thursday to eliminate the matching funds portion of Maine's Clean Election Act, a Portland legislator vowed to fight for a reversal when the Maine House takes up the legislation next week. "It's going to come to the House floor on Tuesday, I expect, then we will debate the amendments there and see if we can get some movement there," said Portland independent Rep. Ben Chipman. The U.S. Supreme Court Chipman in June 2011 struck down an Arizona campaign-finance law that provided public funding to state political candidates. The Arizona system for public financing of campaigns was based on Maine’s Clean Elections law. Republicans said the Supreme Court ruling prompted legislators here to review Maine's law. On Thursday, members of the Senate removed the portion of the law that provides matching funds to candidates whose opponents raise more money than them. “When Maine voters approved this law more than a decade ago, they envisioned leveling the playing field for candidates who lacked the financial means to run for office. It was never intended to provide an open-ended flow of taxpayer money to pay for partisan political campaigns,” said House Speaker Robert Nutting in a press release. But Chipman said he worked on the original signature drive in 1996 to place Clean Elections on the ballot. "I'd really hoped they would take some action and do what the people of Maine want and uphold the spirit of the law," he said. "Clean Elections is still there, and people can still qualify and get money for their campaign if they choose to run that way. ... But now there's no level playing

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Alison Smith, co-president of Maine Citizens for Clean Elections, celebrates the Maine Clean Election Law during its 10th year in 2010, at a press event at Fort Allen Park. “We fought these challenges after voters passed Clean Elections, and the same out-of-state forces continue to try and undermine the law today,” she said. Now, the law has been stripped of matching funds, a key piece, supporters say. (DAVID CARKHUFF FILE PHOTO)

field," Chipman said, noting that the lack of matching funds still allows donors to candidates to create an unfair advantage. Chipman said, "I was quite frustrated when I saw what happened in the Senate." The fear, critics say, is that legislators will "allow more bigmoney wealthy and corporate influence in Maine elections." But last year, Rep. Aaron Libby, R-North Waterboro, sponsored an unsuccessful effort to repeal the Clean Elections law, arguing at the time that its repeal would result in $6.07 million in savings, money the Legislature could redirect to other priorities. “Maine taxpayers have spent more than $20 million to fund political campaigns since the Clean Elections Act went into effect in 2000," said Rep. Doug Damon, who serves on the Veterans and Legal Affairs Committee, in a press release. "When the state is struggling to pay its bills, it is unthinkable to ask taxpayers to shell out millions more to pay for campaign signs and negative television ads.”

Andrew Bossie, executive director of Maine Citizens for Clean Elections, said in a press release, "For 10 years we have had a campaign finance system that puts voters, not big-money campaign donors, first, and this has made Maine the envy of the nation. Maine people want to continue to move forward, not backward, in the fight against money in politics, and today the Maine Senate failed the people they represent.” In September of 2011, the nonpartisan Ethics Commission proposed a “re-qualifying option” that would comply with the court decision and keep Clean Elections viable for candidates in all types of races by allowing participating candidates to receive supplemental funding after successfully completing one or two additional rounds of collecting qualifying contributions. Chipman said a similar system is endorsed in a minority report before the House. "I'm going to be actively pursuing the minority report," Chipman said. "I'm optimistic that something can happen," he said.

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Love it or hate it, city ﬁddled with its street names Sometimes names do matter and tell a tale in themselves. Congress Street was originally named Back Street because all the action was down at the waterfront in the early days so the streets radiating out from the harbor were named Fore, Middle and Back. The name change to Congress Street was definitely the thing to do as the town developed, but not all street name changes were necessarily that progressive or enlightened. Forest Avenue would seem to be an upgrade from the original Green Street, but Franklin Street, until recently called the Franklin Street Arterial, was once quaintly called Fiddler’s Lane, so named because it was crooked like the way a fiddler Daily Sun walks while fiddling. In that Columnist same era Center Street was charmingly named Love’s Lane, because, well, Portland was a just a village then, the area was secluded and that was before street lights, so, ya, you get it. Spring Street, contrary to what is generally thought, wasn’t named for the season — it started

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Dogging Mitt Romney I don’t know if I’ve ever mentioned this, but Mitt Romney once drove to Canada with the family Irish setter on the roof of the car. Seamus, the dog-on-the-roof, has become a kind of political icon. You cannot go anywhere without running into him. There are Seamus T-shirts and endless Web sites. This week, the story was a New Yorker cover, with Rick Santorum playing the role of the Irish setter. Neil Swidey, the Boston Globe reporter who first broke the Seamus story in 2007, wrote recently that he had been avoiding a return to the topic for fear that someday the dog would wind up in the lead of his obituary. Which I can totally understand. The story took place in 1983, when the Romney family made a 12-hour pilgrimage from Boston to a vacation home in Canada. Romney, his wife, Ann, and their five sons were in the station wagon. Seamus was in a crate, or kennel, on the roof. At some point — possibly in response to the excitement about being passed by tractor-trailers while floating like a furry maraschino cherry on top of the car, Seamus developed diarrhea. And Romney, who had designated all the acceptable rest stops before

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The New York Times beginning the trip, was forced to make an unscheduled trip to a gas station. Where he kept the family in the car while he hosed down the station wagon and the dog, then returned to the highway. “It was a tiny preview of a trait he would grow famous for in business: emotion-free crisis management,” Swidey wrote. People, does any of this sound appealing? Elect Mitt Romney and he will take the nation on the road to the future. Some of us will be stuck on the roof. The rest of us will be inside singing camp songs and waiting for the day when the master plan lets us stop to visit the bathroom. Plus, anybody who screws up on the way to the future gets the hose. Anyhow, we are now at a postSuper-Tuesday lull in the campaign, and I am ready to answer Seamus questions. Haven’t you brought this episode up like about 10 million

times already? I’ve made a kind of game of trying to mention Seamus every time I write about Mitt Romney. This is because the Republican primary campaign has been an extremely long and depressing slog, and we need all the diversion we can get. It’s as though you’re saying this is the most important fact about a possible future president of the United States. You could argue that the Seamus story puts Romney in a more human context. This is not just a quarter-billionaire with approximately the same gift for the common touch as Scrooge McDuck. This is a real person. A person who once drove to Canada with the family dog tied to the roof of the car. In a kennel, right? “This is a completely airtight kennel, mounted on the top of our car. He climbed up there regularly, enjoyed himself,” Romney told Chris Wallace in a Fox interview that began with Wallace, a dog owner, demanding: “What were you thinking?” Wait a minute, if the kennel was airtight, how did Seamus breathe? Excellent question. Also hard to see COLLINS page 5

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The NFL’s bounty of trouble What is it called when football players are given significant sums of money to hurt their opponents on the field? You may think the term is “National Football League.” But apparently it’s “bounty.” That’s what the New Orleans Saints allegedly paid for any hit that left an opposing player groggy, bloody, lame or otherwise unable to continue his participation in the contest. A league investigation found that rewards started at $1,000, for a hit that required someone to be assisted from the field — and went as high as $10,000 in one playoff game for delivering Brett Favre’s head on a platter. The system reportedly was financed by players, with fatherly assistance from defensive coordinator Gregg Williams. And the practice had sturdy roots. “The NFL said that neither Coach Sean Payton nor General Manager Mickey Loomis did anything to stop the bounties when they were made aware of them or when they learned of the league’s investigation,” reported The New York Times. It would be an overstatement to say that anyone is shocked by the news that teams would succumb to the temptation to try to win by underhanded means — or that players would get extra cash for separating a quarterback from his senses. It’s a violent game; winning is good for your

Steve Chapman ––––– Creators Syndicate career; and gentle souls tend to get weeded out in high school. Even victims shrugged off the report. Former San Diego linebacker Shawne Merriman, whose knee was injured in what he says was a bountyinspired hit, wrote on Twitter, “Why is this a big deal now? Bounties been going on forever.” Favre, who suffered an ankle injury in that game with New Orleans, told Sports Illustrated he wasn’t mad: “It’s football. I don’t think anything less of those guys.” Nor is it exactly unprecedented for players to act with malice aforethought. In 1977, St. Louis Cardinals offensive lineman Conrad Dobler’s habit of punching, kicking and spitting on opponents landed him on the cover of Sports Illustrated as “Pro Football’s Dirtiest Player.” Oakland Raiders safety Jack Tatum permanently paralyzed New England Patriots receiver Darryl Stingley — and the title of his memoir, “They Call Me Assassin,” did not ooze contrition.

Chicago Bears great Dick Butkus, who occasionally left bite marks, once insisted, “I wouldn’t ever set out to hurt anyone deliberately unless it was, you know, important — like a league game or something.” It didn’t keep him out of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. But the advance of civilization, or something, has brought a diminished tolerance for wanton destruction. Pitchers are no longer allowed to bounce baseballs off of hitters’ heads, and the National Hockey League has taken steps to prevent concussions. Even football fans know the difference between a hard tackle and aggravated assault. Under the relentless spotlight that is focused on major sports, standards are bound to become tighter than in the old days. After all, we no longer blithely accept child labor or deadly mine disasters or rivers that catch fire from pollution. If the NFL fails to take vigorous action to stamp out bounties, it runs the risk of alienating fans and steering parents toward soccer and volleyball. Anyone who thinks strict rules will produce a sissy game is welcome to test the thesis by getting between Ray Lewis and a running back. Fortunately, bounties shouldn’t be hard to banish. Combating steroid use requires a comprehensive and sophis-

ticated testing regime because many athletes fear they need performance enhancers just to stay in the game. Getting a bounty is not so enticing because it has no career payoff. Players and coaches can be cured through penalties that greatly exceed the rewards. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell merely has to make a few conspicuous examples. Ban offenders for a season, levy six-figure fines, strip teams of draft picks and voila, no one will think $1,000 is worth the risk. The NFL could also offer handsome bounties of its own to anonymous tipsters. Any rule can be circumvented, of course, and proving a scheme of this sort may be hard. But the NFL doesn’t need to be infallible in detecting such misconduct. It only needs to instill in potential cheaters a significant fear they’ll be caught — and the certainty that if they are, they’ll pay a high price. The NFL has a penalty called “unnecessary roughness.” Goodell now has to prove it’s not an oxymoron. (Steve Chapman blogs daily at newsblogs.chicagotribune.com/steve_ chapman. To find out more about Chapman, and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate website at www.creators.com.)

Is it even legal to drive around with a dog on top of your car? COLLINS from page 4

envision the animal continually trying to leap on top of the station wagon in order to enjoy its delights. So that’s it from Romney? He did once suggest that the Seamus publicity was a plot by PETA to get even with him for allowing rodeo performances at the Winter Olympics in Utah. I bet President Obama would never put Bo on top of a car. Yes, the Obama campaign has been eager to point this out. Although, really, if you’re the president of the United States, you can give the dog his own helicopter if you want to.

I should note that when it comes to presidents and dogs, Romney would have to go a long way to match Lyndon Johnson, who once held up his beagles by the ears for photographers. Is it even legal to drive around with a dog on top of your car? Chris Wallace did ask Romney if he knew that he was breaking a Massachusetts law against cruelty to animals. Mitt did his heh-heh-heh thing and pleaded ignorance. The law is actually kind of vague. But I will point out that a member of a group called Dogs Against Romney drove to a protest in Colorado with a model of Seamus on top of his car and was stopped by the police. I heard a rumor that when the family got to

Canada, Seamus ran away. Seeking sanctuary? Mitt’s sister Jane told Swidey that the dog developed a tendency to wander, and that she took Seamus to her home in California where there was more space. She also gave The Globe an extremely cute picture of Seamus cuddling with some kittens. Does Romney have a dog now? I’m not sure I want to see Seamus II in the White House. Romney occasionally says, “We love our pets. Heh. Heh. Heh.” The Romney camp hates talking about Seamus-related issues, but there’s no evidence of an actual family dog at the present. If there is one, I’d hate to think of how it travels when they fly between campaign stops.

Portland’s West End, at the time of pig farms, was picturesquely called ‘Hogtown’ GALLANT from page 4

out as a path leading to the town spring, which was located up in the West End. And Winter Street, which intersects Spring just before Brackett, wasn’t named for the season either — it immortalizes one of the town’s earliest settlers, John Winter, who, like Anthony Brackett, owned a pig farm in the West End, which, at the time, was picturesquely called “Hogtown.” Park Street, which you cross as you’re leaving good ol’ Hogtown on your way downtown, was so named because at the time of its construction it was supposed to lead to a park down on the water. The park never happened but, hey, if we ever do have a park down there we’ve already got the street leading to it appropriately named. The legendary arctic explorer Commodore Robert Peary, by the way, had a residence in the Park Street row house. He has a South Portland street named after him, because he was born there, but, surprisingly, there’s no Peary Street in Portland. Donald MacMillan, the man who

accompanied him on his expeditions, though, does have a Portland street named after him, it being the short dead-end street running between the Bramhall Square fire station and Holt Hall. Then there’s the all-time Portland streets trivia question: name three consecutive Portland streets that are named after someone’s first, middle and last names. Answer: William, Pitt and Fessenden Streets, which are off Forest Avenue, over near USM. Anyone else have three Portland streets named after their first, middle and last names? Yes, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. How about Thomas Brackett Reed? No, Thomas Street was named after Widgery Thomas, of Widgery Wharf and Thomas Block fame; Brackett was named after you know who; and the street out in Morrill’s corner is spelled Read. Stroll down Exchange Street — which was named Fish Street before the town got uppity — and just before the bottom of Exchange on the left there’s Milk Street, which goes over to Market Street, so named because it was where the public market was located in the real olden days. Now since the

cow barn for the market was located between Fish and Market you’d assume Milk Street was named with that in mind, but no, Milk Street was actually named after one Deacon James Milk, a prominent churchman who was, incidentily, the father of Elizabeth, who was the wife of Nathaniel Deering, the scion of the famous family for whom the street and the avenue were named, not to mention the park, the high school and the ice cream. Then there was also the City of Deering, which was a city that began on the other side of Deering Oaks, was annexed to Portland in 1898, and had as its last mayor none other than Augustus Moulton, the man for whom the short cobblestone street just to the left of the bottom of Exchange going from Fore to Commercial is named. As for Commercial Street, well, that’s a whole other story in itself, and best left for another time. (Cliff Gallant of Portland is a regular columnist for The Portland Daily Sun. Email him at gallant. cliff555@yahoo.com.)

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New storm water fee to be floated during public forum BY MATTHEW ARCO THE PORTLAND DAILY SUN

A task force poised to recommend that the city council adopt a new storm-water fee aimed at paying for mandatory upgrades to Portland's sewer system is holding its first public meeting Monday. The fee would be used to offset the $170 million needed to alter the city's dated sewer infrastructure. The federally-mandated changes are required to curb the volume of untreated water that overflows into local rivers and Casco Bay. "This is the beginning of an important conversation," said city spokeswoman Nicole Clegg. Each year, millions of gallons of untreated water — which includes storm water, residential sewage and industrial waste — run off into waterways and nearby coast waters, including Casco Bay. The overflow is a result of the city's combined sewage and storm water piping network, which shares a single drainage system. During heavy rains, the linked system can overflow and dump directly into waterways. Portland spent $70 million between 1993 and 2010 to reduce the untreated water overflow from 720 million gallons to 420 millions gallons annually. In June, the city council approved a 15-year completion timeline for the next phase of the project, which costs $170 million and will reduce overflow to below 87 million gallons a year, according to city officials. The increased costs means annual sewer bills for the average household will increase from about $460 per year in 2011, to about $1,350 annually by the time the project is complete in 2028, according to city documents. The Sustainable Storm Water Funding Task Force was established to help shift the entire burden of the cost to renovate the sewage system to those who not only pay a sewer bill, but also who help contribute to the problem, such as a parking garage, for example. As proposed, property owners that currently pay little in the way of water usage but who add to water overflow because of the impervious surface of their

property, would be subject to a fee. "Residents and businesses alike need to understand the concerns we have about the aging infrastructure and the environmental concerns we're dealing with," Clegg said. "We're looking at ways (at dealing with them) that are fair and equitable." The task force was established by the city council in March 2011. It's comprised of residents, business leaders, conservationists and different property owners. "We want to make the public aware of the general concept," said Ian Houseal, the city's sustainability coordinator. "The task force has preliminarily recommended splitting the sewer fee into a sewer fee and also a fee based on impervious area," he said. "Just like you use a certain amount of water, you also use a certain amount of impervious area." Under the current proposal, an average singlefamily home in Portland — which is already slated to pay about $850 more to pay for the upgrades — would not pay additional costs for the fee associated with runoff. The average two-, three- and four-family homes would also see higher sewer rates under the plan. But the increases are mitigated by revenues from the new fees that would be charged to property owners with large amounts of impervious surfaces. Based on current projections, an average parking lot owner would pay about $140 more than now to help fund the upgrades. But under the new proposal, the same parking lot would be required to pay about $1,060 annually to account for high volumes of runoff from these lots. "It's not a question of do we want to pay for it, we have to pay for it, it's just a question about how we're going to pay for it," Houseal said. Houseal, who is also the task force's coordinator, said the group will meet again later this month following the public hearing before sending the proposal for an expanded fee to the city council. The forum will be held in City Hall room 24 on Monday, at 6:30 p.m.

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Nissan of Saco reports sale of first electric ‘Leaf’ Nissan of Saco, located at 860 Portland Road, has the distinction of being the first auto dealer in Maine to deliver a Nissan Leaf, according to a press release from Portland Volvo & Portland Saab of Scarborough. The Leaf is a 100 percent electric vehicle “that features a high response 80kW AC synchronous motor with a range of up to 100 miles, under optimal conditions.” The car is capable of traveling 90 mph, the press release noted. “The Leaf is a remarkable automobile,” said Dave Atkinson, who sold the first one. “It’s roomy, has a five-star crash rating, and seats five, but besides that, it really isn’t comparable to other cars on the road. It’s a total divergence in technology.” Atkinson has been selling cars for nine years, and before that sold boats and powersports equipment, but he never thought he’d see the day when electric vehicles would be an accepted means of transportation, he said. “We’re at a precipice, where the technology — especially the battery technology — has reached a point where it’s possible,” he said. The Leaf can be charged three different ways. If it’s hooked up to a commercial charger, like the one at Nissan of Saco, it can take as little as 20 minutes. But it can also be connected to a dock that’s installed at a customer’s house, where it takes about 6-7 hours, or simply plugged into a normal wall outlet. Atkinson noted, “It becomes almost as second nature as plugging in your cell phone when you get home.” A reasonable range from a well-charged battery is about 75-100 miles, the press release stated. For anyone wishing to go on an extended road trip, Nissan of Saco offers a complimentary rental car. The Leaf produces no tailpipe emissions, or greenhouse gasses. — Staff Report

Banking on the public’s interest Steve Carpenter shares his negative view of bankers and what he called their drain on the economy during a oneman protest in Monument Square Wednesday. “You can’t expect them to police themselves,” he said, citing a study by the New Economics Foundation think tank that claims bankers are a net drain on society. While not someone who camped in Portland with the OccupyMaine protest movement, Carpenter said he shared many of their views about corporate abuses. (DAVID CARKHUFF PHOTO)

Hinck re-launches Senate campaign BY CASEY CONLEY THE PORTLAND DAILY SUN

State Rep. Jon Hinck, D-Portland, yesterday re-launched his campaign for the U.S. Senate, despite briefly changing course last week to run U.S. House. Hinck noted in a media release that he started his campaign for Senate nearly seven months ago but temporarily dropped his bid out of deference to U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree and U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud — who many thought would run for Republican Sen. Olympia Snowe’s seat. Pingree and Hinck Michaud, both Democrats, opted to seek re-election to the U.S. House rather than chance a Senate run. Snowe announced late last month that she would not seek a fourth six-year term in the Senate. “I respect Congresswoman Chellie Pingree’s decision to withdraw from the U.S. Senate race. She must do what is best for herself and her family. This could not have been an easy decision for her to make,” Hinck said. “I have refocused my campaign team, reached out to our volunteers, and resumed collecting the necessary signatures to secure a spot on the Democratic Primary ballot for the United States Senate.” Former Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap, of Old Town; State Sen.

Cynthia Dill, D-Cape Elizabeth; and Portland builder Ben Pollard are also seeking the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate. Former Gov. John Baldacci is also considering a run. At least a dozen Republicans have expressed interest in the race. The primary is June 12. Former two-term Gov. Angus King, an independent, is also running for U.S. Senate. A recent poll showed he has strong support and would defeat top challengers from both parties in a three-way race. In media releases and posts to Twitter, Hinck and Dill have made clear they are both vying for the progressive wing of the Democratic party — a demographic that tends to turn out more during party primaries. “I offer the voters of Maine a new energy and a new vision,” Hinck said. “We continue to make our case by raising the same important issues that I have championed my entire career — advocating for a stronger middle class, generating opportunity for the next generation, and preserving clean air and clean water.” Hinck, a lawyer, is a co-founder of Greenpeace USA and represented commercial fisherman in the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill case. He was first elected to the Maine House in 2006. Hinck predicted yesterday that his campaign would overcome and impact from his “brief hiatus.” “I am confident that the hard work our volunteers have put in, despite the shifting political sands, will pay off greatly,” he said.

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LEFT: Chocolates at Bath Sweet Shoppe. (Photos by Elizabeth MargolisPineo) ABOVE: Solo Bistro owner Pia Neilson and Sous Chef Jon Merry. ABOVE RIGHT: Tea pots, just a few, at Galen Moses House.

Shipping and shopping in Bath Bath may seem an unlikely candidate for “Maine’s cool little city,” but guess what? The once-gritty waterfront under the iconic BIW crane is now a salty bustling hub with great galleries, shops and restaurants. At the busy intersection of Front and Center streets is Markings Gallery with contemporary works by Maine artists and artisans. Nan KilbournTara’s pottery in fresh green and periwinkle is a sure sign of spring. Across the street is Bath’s legendary kitchen emporium, Now You’re Cooking, an endless collection of cookware, gadgets, wine, gourmet tools and treats. I guarantee they have something you need. Ornament boutique offers home decor in a sophisticated palette with a sunny vibe. Under the vivid blue awning, Bath’s double-decker Reny’s can’t be beat. Where else can you find a cuddly fleece

Travel Local ––––– Elizabeth MargolisPineo robe for $1 in “ultimate mark-downs”? Bohemian Rose lives up to its name with layered skirts, scarves, clunky jewelry and plenty of vintage mojo. Halcyon Yarn is an inspiring spot for knitters, weavers, and fiber artists — the bright hues, cheerful patterns, and soft textures can brighten the dreariest afternoon. Make like a native and grab coffee or lunch at Cafe Creme. The cookies are extra large and it’s toasty by the cappuccino machine. Gilmore’s Sea Food, another local favorite, is stocked with

Historic postcard – Bath’s center has changed very little

lobsters, clams, fish and shrimp that can be packed to travel for visitors on the move. For pure indulgence, Bath Sweet Shoppe is a delectable family business. I love their dark chocolates with cayenne pepper. They start sweet and finish with a delicious burn. Bath’s brick walkways and cobblestone streets give a sense of its early days as “the city of ships.” A short stroll down Commercial Street leads to the waterfront park with scenic views of the Kennebec River. Within a short distance is the Patten Library with pond, footbridge, gazebo, and William Zorach’s bronze “Spirit of the Sea” sculpture — lovely in warm weather but worth a look-see even in any season. A visit to Bath isn’t complete without a stop at the Maine Maritime Museum. Explore Maine’s rich seafaring past through exhibits, models, photos, and memorabilia from 400 years of history at this 20-acre riverfront treasure. “Port of Portland: A Ship-Shaped History,” is up through May 15. If, like me, you’re interested in Bath’s amazing architectural heritage, free maps with walking and/or driving tours of sea captain’s mansions and landmarks can be found

ABOVE LEFT: Yarn basket at Halycon Yarn. ABOVE: Ginger Infused Martini at Solo Bistro.

at sagadahocpreservation.org. Start at the Gothic Revival “Chocolate Church” and prepare to be impressed. And who can resist an Italianate style B&B painted in pink, salmon and teal? Not me. The Galen C. Moses House B&B, on the National Register of Historic Homes, is decorated in high Victorian style — quirky and full of bric-a-brac. I had a great night’s sleep on leopard-print sheets in the “Safari” room, and counted over 60 teapots in the dining room. “There are more upstairs!” says innkeeper Larry Kieft — and he’s not kidding. If you have a sense of humor and don’t object to camp and kitch, this Queen Anne’s for you. A high point of our visit was dinner at Solo Bistro where owner Pia Neilson and chef Tony Lavelle collaborate to produce remarkable flavors in a uniquely “curated” ambiance. The bistro’s Zen martini with ginger-infused vodka is a great way to decompress see BATH page 9

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Portland sets new record high for March 8 Portland set a new record high temperature yesterday for March 8, as the mercury hit 60 degrees yesterday afternoon at the Portland Jetport. Margaret Curtis, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service, said yesterday’s high was four degrees higher than the previous record for the day. “The old record was 56, so that’s gone,” Curtis said. “That was set in 2010.” Other parts of Maine further from the coast were even warmer: Curtis said Sanford hit 66 degrees yesterday afternoon. A large storm system with winds from the Southwest blew the warmer-than-usual Southern air into the region. Curtis predicted the warm air wouldn’t last long, as a cold front from Vermont was due to arrive by late Thursday. “It’s certainly an intense bank of cold air,” she said, adding that temperatures would cool off Friday, with highs only expected in the 40s. Despite the cooler air, temperatures are expected to be above average for the next week or so. — Casey Conley

ABOVE: Joe Smith of Portland texts to a friend near the lobsterman’s statue Thursday on a 60-degree day in Portland. LEFT: Nick Gonthier with the Maine College of Art skateboards in a parking lot on Free Street. He anticipated spring break. (DAVID CARKHUFF PHOTOS)

ABOVE: Shrimp at Gilmore’s Sea Food. BELOW: Stained glass at Galen Moses House.

Find history with contemporary ﬂair BATH from page 8

after a day of shopping and sightseeing. From Shallow River oysters through a silky duck pate, followed by local mussels in coconut milk, we were hooked. The grilled duck breast was tender, exquisite. Their tangy citrus tart with a swoosh of Maine blueberry was perfect with a sample of “nightly” house-made ice creams — no regrets, here. Smart wine pairings included a nightcap of sweet Dindarello, redolent of orange flowers, that hinted at spring despite the chill outside.

Named one of the “Best Small Cities in America” and truly one of the prettiest Main Streets I’ve seen, Bath is a walkable town and easy to do in a day. Once home to over 200 shipbuilding companies, Bath serves up boatloads of history with surprising contemporary flair. An easy day trip or overnight from Portland, “Maine’s cool little city” delivers. (Elizabeth Margolis-Pineo is a writer and creator of EpicuriousTravelers.com.)

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––––––– ALMANAC ––––––– Today is Friday, March 9, the 69th day of 2012. There are 297 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On March 9, 1862, during the Civil War, the ironclads USS Monitor and CSS Virginia (formerly USS Merrimac) clashed for five hours to a draw at Hampton Roads, Va. On this date: In 1661, Cardinal Jules Mazarin, the chief minister of France, died, leaving King Louis XIV in full control. In 1796, the future emperor of the French, Napoleon Bonaparte, married Josephine de Beauharnais. (The couple later divorced.) In 1861, the Confederate Congress, meeting in Montgomery, Ala., authorized the issuing of paper currency, in the form of interest-bearing notes. In 1916, Mexican raiders led by Pancho Villa attacked Columbus, N.M., killing 18 Americans. In 1945, during World War II, U.S. B-29 bombers launched incendiary bomb attacks against Japan, resulting in an estimated 100,000 deaths. In 1954, CBS newsman Edward R. Murrow critically reviewed Wisconsin Sen. Joseph R. McCarthy’s anti-Communism campaign on “See It Now.” In 1962, the science fantasy novel “A Wrinkle in Time” by Madeleine L’Engle was first published by Farrar, Straus & Giroux. In 1977, about a dozen armed Hanafi Muslims invaded three buildings in Washington, D.C., killing one person and taking more than 130 hostages. (The siege ended two days later.) In 1987, Chrysler Corp. announced it had agreed to buy the financially ailing American Motors Corp. In 1997, gangsta rapper The Notorious B.I.G., whose real name was Christopher Wallace, was killed in a still-unsolved drive-by shooting in Los Angeles; he was 24. One year ago: After a trip to the International Space Station, shuttle Discovery ended its career as the most flown U.S. spaceship, returning from orbit for the last time. Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn signed legislation abolishing the death penalty in his state and commuting the sentences of all remaining death row inmates. Turkish television aired an interview with Moammar Gadhafi in which the Libyan leader said his countrymen would fight back if Western nations imposed a no-fly zone to prevent the regime from using its air force to bomb government opponents. Today’s Birthdays: Singer-actress Keely Smith is 80. Singer Lloyd Price is 79. Actress Joyce Van Patten is 78. Actor-comedian Marty Ingels is 76. Country singer Mickey Gilley is 76. Actress Trish Van Devere is 71. Singer Mark Lindsay is 70. Former ABC anchorman Charles Gibson is 69. Rock musician Robin Trower is 67. Singer Jeffrey Osborne is 64. Country musician Jimmie Fadden is 64. Actress Jaime Lyn Bauer is 63. Magazine editor Michael Kinsley is 61. TV newscaster Faith Daniels is 55. Actor Tom Amandes is 53. Actor-director Lonny Price is 53. Actress Linda Fiorentino is 52. Country musician Rusty Hendrix is 52. Actress Juliette Binoche is 48. Rock musician Robert Sledge is 44. Actor Emmanuel Lewis is 41. Actress Jean Louisa Kelly is 40. Actor Kerr Smith is 40. Rapper Chingy is 32. Actor Matthew Gray Gubler is 32. Actress Brittany Snow is 26. Actor Luis Armand Garcia is 20.

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Indianapolis Colts and the hap“In the N.F.L., it’s a system where less quarterback Curtis Painter, sometimes you don’t get looked 62-7, last season in a Sunday night at because you weren’t drafted or game, one former team executive you’re low man on the totem pole. said: “What did you expect? It’s With Gregg, he made you feel like Gregg Williams. And national teleif you do what you’re supposed vision.” to do, he’ll give you the opportuAccording to the N.F.L.’s invesnity. He took me from the practice tigation, Williams, one of the most highly regarded defensive coaches Gregg Williams reacting to a call when he squad to the Super Bowl. He is the in football, oversaw a bounty coached in Buffalo (NEW YORK TIMES PHOTO) one coach who always made me feel valuable.” system in New Orleans that The Titans helped Williams hone his reputation for offered payouts to players who injured opponents. unrelenting aggressiveness and gambling, a blitz-atSince then, reports have indicated that similar proall-costs mentality that follows him still. Williams’s grams existed in other recent stops in Williams’s long defenses have often been among the top ranked in the coaching trail. The N.F.L. is looking into those claims, league. But in the Saints’ N.F.C. playoff loss to San too. On Tuesday, Saints Coach Sean Payton and GenFrancisco in January, the blitzing caught up to them eral Manager Mickey Loomis issued a statement in in the final moments. New Orleans failed to doublewhich they acknowledged the investigation and apolteam tight end Vernon Davis, and blitzes left gaping ogized to the team’s owner, Tom Benson. They did not holes for him to run through on the way to the 49ers’ mention Williams. victory. If the investigation has cast Williams as an arrogant “He could get caught at times gambling a little too villain, former players and even opponents say he is much,” said Charley Casserly, a former general mansomething more: a detail-oriented coach who shunned ager of the Houston Texans. the aloof manner many head coaches assume. They Williams has always been fiery, and he has a sharp say Williams cared deeply about his players while tongue. It is one reason New Orleans wanted him to designing defenses that had considerable success by overhaul the mind-set of its defense. His call during harassing quarterbacks and generating turnovers. a radio interview to deliver “remember me” shots on He believed so much in team bonding that when he Peyton Manning in the 2010 Super Bowl has become became Buffalo’s head coach in 2001, he insisted that part of the lore surrounding him. players dine together the night before road games But in Buffalo, his only head coaching stop, he rather than allowing them to go their separate ways, earned a reputation among some for yelling and cursas had been the custom. He spoke frequently of playing too much. When Williams went to Washington, ers taking pride in their jobs. In Washington, players Joe Gibbs gave him such autonomy over the defense found themselves keeping the locker room neater. that Williams did not even bother to tell Gibbs that “I remember him reprimanding us for signing our he planned to line up just 10 men on defense for the names on autographs sloppily,” said Bill Conaty, who first play in honor of safety Sean Taylor, who had been played for Williams in Buffalo before retiring and murdered. becoming a lawyer. “He said, ‘Listen, if you’re going to With the N.F.L.’s investigation continuing, it is difsign your name, you should have pride and make sure ficult to say when — or if — football will see more of those little kids can see it.’ ” Williams in his new job in St. Louis, where his old Williams has bachelor’s and master’s degrees in friend Fisher hired him after the 2011 season. Wileducation and considered a career in higher educaliams has apologized for his role in the bounties, and tion until the former N.F.L. coach Jack Pardee hired in a statement released Friday conceded that he had him as a graduate assistant at the University of gotten caught up in giving them. But to those who Houston. Williams followed Pardee to the Houston have played for him, getting caught up is why they Oilers, where he eventually worked under a young would want Williams as a coach again. defensive coordinator, Jeff Fisher, who had played for “Gregg is a team builder,” Conaty said. “He likes and started his coaching career under the renowned camaraderie. At Thanksgiving, Gregg would tell the defensive wizard Buddy Ryan, under whom Williams rookies they could go pick up a free turkey, and they briefly worked, too. all went to a tent to get it. There was a butcher, with After Pardee was fired, Fisher became the head a live turkey. He handed the players an ax. They ran coach, and Williams remained with him through the out of the room screaming. The point was the camateam’s move to Tennessee. He eventually became the raderie. Gregg was trying to break up the monotony. defensive coordinator there. The job catapulted his Just something to get your mind off the pressure of career trajectory upward, but it may have been the the game. It was probably like that.” starting point of his undoing. BY JUDY BATTISTA THE NEW YORK TIMES

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Friday, March 9 The Incredible Breakfast Cook-Off 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. Sea Dog Brewing Company will host The Incredible Breakfast Cook-Off, Maine Restaurant Week’s breakfast competition beneﬁting the Preble Street Resource Center, on Friday, March 9 from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. at their South Portland location, 125 Western Ave. This is the third year for this sell-out event. Maine champions of breakfast present guests with small plates of their best breakfast dishes with the hopes of earning this year’s bragging rights. Guests are rewarded with a full heart and a happy stomach; the event raised an impressive $3,750 for Preble Street in 2011. Participating restaurants include Congdon’s in Wells, the Farmer’s Table, The Good Egg Café, The Port Hole, Petite Jacqueline and Silly’s in Portland, South Portland’s Sea Dog Brewing, Bintliff’s Restaurant in Ogunquit and three-time winner The Good Table from Cape Elizabeth.

Developing Student Success 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Dr. Reza Namin, superintendent of Spencer East Brookﬁeld in Massachusetts, former superintendent of Westbrook School Department, Westbrook, Old Orchard Beach resident, and member of the OOB Finance Committee will be the keynote speaker at a conference hosted by the Maine Heritage Center, “Developing Student Success, Through Online Learning: Inform, Inspire, and Connect,” Portland Marriot at Sable Oakes.

2012 Flower Show 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Portland Flower Show continues Friday, March 9 and Saturday, March 10, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sunday, March 11, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Plant Auction immediately following closing. Portland Company complex, 58 Fore St. “Join us for the annual rite of spring, the 2012 Portland Flower Show. We are a collaboration of green industry landscapers, growers, gardeners and industry retailers dedicated to the continued success of everything about ‘Gardening in Maine.’ Whether you are a property owner, renter, or consumer of fine flowers and vegetables, this is the garden show that will bring it all together for you.” http://portlandcompany.com/flower

David McCann at the Portland Public Library noon to 1 p.m. David McCann, author of “Urban Temple.” The Friday Local Author Series is held from noon to 1 p.m. in the Main Library’s Meeting Room 5. Portland Public Library.

Egyptian activist coming to USM 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. “A year following the Egyptian revolution and the Arab Spring, the University of Southern Maine is pleased to host an evening with Wael Nawara, Egyptian activist, writer, and co-founder of the Ghad party (Tomorrow). This free, public event will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Friday, March 9, in the University Events Room on the seventh ﬂoor of the Glickman Family Library, Portland. A reception will be held from 5-6 p.m., followed by Nawara’s address. Nawara co-founded El Ghad Party (Tomorrow) in 2003, and is the co-founder and president of the Network of Arab Liberals, a coalition of Arab liberal parties. He was among the protesters featured in Time Magazine’s Dec. 14, 2011 ‘Person of the Year: The Protester’ issue (www.time.com/time/specials/ packages/article/0,28804,2101745_2102138_2102241,00. html). ... Nawara writes and lectures on various topics, including political and economic reform, transition strategies, the parallel state, national competitiveness, cultural development and educational reform. Nawara graduated with honors as a mechanical engineer from Egypt’s Ain Shams University in 1984 and earned Master’s in international marketing from Scotland’s University of Strathclyde in 1991. Currently, Nawara is at Harvard University as an Institute of Politics Fellow leading a study group on the future of Egyptian democracy.” For planning purposes, RSVP to http://bit.ly/Nawara For more information, call USM Multicultural Student Affairs at 7804006 or Reza Jalali at 780-5798.

‘The Women on the Sixth Floor’ 6:30 p.m. Movies at the Museum, Portland Museum of Art. “The Women on the Sixth Floor,” Friday, March 9, 6:30 p.m.; Saturday, March 10, 2 p.m.; Sunday, March 11, 2 p.m. NR “Paris, 1960. Jean-Louis lives a bourgeois existence absorbed in his work, cohabitating peacefully with his socialite wife Suzanne while their children are away at school. The couple’s world is turned upside-down when they hire a Spanish maid Maria.”

Two Small Pieces Of Glass 7 p.m. Two Small Pieces Of Glass: The Amazing Telescope at Southworth Planetarium. “A fantastic full-dome show about the history and science of telescopes. Who invented the telescope?How have astronomers employed these astounding instruments to unravel the Universe’s deepest secrets?” http://usm.maine.edu

Constellation Gallery free music, art 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. A free evening of music and art. “Come join us at the Constellation Gallery for an entertaining evening of music by Ronda Dale, a native Virginian who’ll present

This month, the University of Southern Maine Department of Theatre, in conjunction with the School of Music, presents “The Drowsy Chaperone.” (COURTESY PHOTO) a mix of old country a la Hank and Patsy along with alternative folk, and some jazz, blues and originals. You’ll also enjoy ‘Show Boat,’ a nautically themed exhibit presented in our main gallery by our resident artists, exploring the mysteries, dangers, beauty and excitement of life on and near the sea. Light refreshments provided. All are welcome! Check out Ronda’s website for more info and to hear some original music. rondadale.com.” Constellation Gallery, 511 Congress St., Portland.

Golden Dragon Acrobats

Castellano of New Suffolk, N.Y., directs “A Doll’s House” as part of her honors thesis in theater. Performances take place 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, March 8-10, and Monday, March 12; and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, March 10 and 11, in Schaeffer Theater, 305 College St., Lewiston. Admission is $6 for the general public and $3 for seniors and non-Bates students. Tickets are available at www.batestickets.com. For more information, please call 786-8294.

7 p.m. “The talented and dedicated artists of the Golden Dragon Acrobats are recognized throughout the world as the premiere Chinese acrobats touring today. Over three decades of performing, they’ve earned a reputation for excellence and artistry unparalleled by any other troupe. Award-winning acrobatics, traditional dance, spectacular costumes, ancient and contemporary theater and live music combine to create an unforgettable experience of breathtaking skill and spellbinding beauty for the entire family.” Merrill Auditorium, 20 Myrtle St., Portland. portlandovations.org/shows

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‘Cinderella’ by Windham Center Stage

‘Little Me’ at St. Lawrence

7 p.m. Rodgers & Hammerstein’s musical fairy tale “Cinderella,” is presented by Windham Center Stage Theater. “First seen as a television spectacular in 1957, and remade for television in 1965 and 1997, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s ‘Cinderella’ spins its own version of the traditional story, woven through with such beloved songs as ‘In My Own Little Corner,’ ‘Ten Minutes Ago’ and ‘Impossible.’ With the script and score lovingly adapted for elementary and middle school performers, this classic seems as fresh as today. After all, even if we know the story by heart, we still hold our breath until we are sure that the slipper ﬁts. Windham Center Stage is a community theater serving the Sebago Lakes Region of Southern Maine. The theater produces the only children’s show in the area in which every child receives a part. ‘Cinderella’ is directed by Mary Wassick, music directed by Diane Hancock, and features more than 75 local children in two fantastic casts.” Through March 25. Shows will be performed Friday evenings at 7 p.m., Saturdays at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m. All seats must be reserved. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for students and seniors, and $5 for children under 5. Call 893-2098.

7:30 p.m. “Little Me,” the musical comedy by Neil Simon (book), Cy Coleman (music), and Carolyn Leigh (lyrics) will be presented by Good Theater March 7 to April 1 at the St. Lawrence Arts Center, 76 Congress St. on Munjoy Hill in Portland. “Little Me” is directed by Brian P. Allen with musical direction by Victoria Stubbs, leading the threepiece band, and choreography by Tyler Sperry. Performances for Little Me are as follows: Wednesdays 7 p.m. ($20), Thursdays 7 p.m. ($20), Fridays 7:30 p.m. ($25), Saturday 7:30 p.m. ($30), Sundays 2 p.m. ($30) with a special added matinee on Saturday March 24, 3 p.m. ($25). Call 885-5883 for reservations and information. www.goodtheater.com

‘A Doll’s House’ at Bates 7:30 p.m. With an ending that has shocked audiences for more than a century and still sparks debate about a woman’s role in family and society, Henrik Ibsen’s 19th-century play “A Doll’s House” is the winter mainstage theater production at Bates College. Bates College senior Elizabeth

7:30 p.m. March 9 and 10, 7:30 p.m.; March 11 and 14, 5 p.m.; March 15-17, 7:30 p.m.; March 18, 5 p.m. The smash hit musical, “The Drowsy Chaperone,” comes to University of Southern Maine. “Who says they’re not making great musicals any more? This smash hit received more 2006 Tony award than any other Musical! When a die-hard fan plays his favorite cast album, the show miraculously comes to life! Toe-tapping tunes and silly situations abound in this hilarious valentine to the golden age of musicals.” Russell Hall, Gorham Campus

‘Hidden Tennessee’ at Portland Stage 7:30 p.m. “Hidden Tennessee” at Portland Stage, 25A Forest Ave. February 28 through March 18. “An evening of one-act plays from a 20th century master of lyrical snapshots of human nature. From the dreams of lonely, threadbare teenagers to the quiet fears of an aging spinster, these revealing short plays, stories, and letters showcase Williams’ unmatched talent for uncovering truths both beautiful and sad, hidden behind closed doors.” March 8-9 and 15-16 at 7:30 p.m.; March 10 and 17 at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m.; March 11 and 18 at 2 p.m. For full schedule, visit www.portlandstage.org see next page

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Flower show delves into raised beds, backyard gardening BY DAVID CARKHUFF THE PORTLAND DAILY SUN

Jill Morris of Cape Elizabeth surveys the Stonescapes and Watergardens exhibit at the Portland Flower Show on its ﬁrst full day Thursday. The show, held at Portland Company complex on Fore Street, continues through Sunday. (DAVID CARKHUFF PHOTO)

Soil testing, raised beds and recycling are among the popular topics at this year's Portland Flower Show, continuing today and ending Sunday with the University of Maine Cooperative Extension plant auction. "There's a lot of interest in getting ready to plant, we're encouraging people if they haven't done a soil test in three years or at all to test their soil so that they know exactly what their soil needs, to correct the pH, the minerals, the nitrogen, potassium, etc.," said Cumberland County Master Gardener Judith Long, who staffed a booth Thursday for the University of Maine Cooperative Extension. A soil test can provide an estimated sustainable size of a garden plot, she noted. More and more people are getting into backyard gardening and "safe gardening," meaning gardeners want to know where their food comes from, Long said. Recycling also is popular, with gardeners using soda bottles tied together as a "mini-greenhouse." "A lot of people are moving to the raised bed method, especially people who have clay soil, they can make the raised beds and build the soil so it will drain and it's easier to work. There's a lot of interest in the raised bed," Long said. Another concern that seems to come up almost every year is Japanese beetles. Lectures on the flower show schedule today include: Aesthetics of the Urban Garden, 10:30 a.m.; Historic Perspective of Trees & Landscape in Maine’s Forest City, 4:30 p.m.; and Celebrating the bounty of Maine by growing fruit trees & shrubs, 5:45 p.m. see FLOWERS page 16

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‘The Birthday Party’ by Acorn 7:30 p.m. Acorn Productions, a nonprofit company based in the Dana Warp Mill in downtown Westbrook, continues off its second season of Studio Series presentations with Harold Pinter’s first full-length play “The Birthday Party.” Longtime Acorn collaborator and veteran theater artist Michael Howard directs an ensemble of six actors in a production that will be staged in a modified arena set-up in the Acorn Studio Theater. The Birthday Party features Pinter as his most mysterious and electrifying. In the play, Stanley, a boarder away on holiday, is terrorized by two men from his past association with a shadowy organization of questionable repute. The show runs from Feb. 24 through March 11, with performances Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for students and seniors, and may be purchased on-line at www.acorn-productions.org or by calling 854-0065.

‘A Nervous Smile’ 7:30 p.m. Dramatic Repertory Company’s season continues with “A Nervous Smile” by John Belluso. The show will run for nine performances only, March 8-18, at the Studio Theatre at Portland Stage, 25A Forest Ave., Portland. “Four parents are connected by a shocking choice in this surprisingly funny, lyrical, poignant and gripping drama. You think you know what you would do, but how can you be sure? John Belluso bravely treads were few playwrights dare to go, and tackles difﬁcult subjects with honesty, humor, compassion and skill. He holds up the mirror, and gives us the ability to see and understand our world in new ways. Belluso (1969-2006) began using a wheelchair at the age of 13, and was a pioneering champion for artists with disabilities. ‘A Nervous Smile’ was his last complete play before his untimely death.” March 8-10 at 7:30 p.m., March 11 at 2 p.m. and March 14-18 at 7:30 p.m. at the Studio Theatre at Portland Stage, 25A Forest Ave., Portland.

Saturday, March 10 Greater Kennebunks Home and Business Expo 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Kennebunkport Chamber of Commerce will host the 2012 Greater Kennebunks Home and Business Expo at Kennebunk High School. The expo will feature more than 70 vendors spread over three rooms, informational sessions on everything from couponing

to gardening, entertainment, refreshments, kids’ crafts and more. The seminars for the day are as follows. 10 a.m.-— Coupon Queen w/Kathy Slowik; 11 a.m. — Facebook for Business; 1 p.m. — Finance (Panel Discussions) Topic: Home Financing & Insurance; 2 p.m. — Gardening, Helene from Black Rock Farm; 3 p.m. — Discussion on Home & Energy. Admission to the fun-ﬁlled day will be $2 per person or donation of a food item for the Church Community Outreach Food Pantry. Proceeds from admission fees and the 50/50 will go towards local fuel funds supporting Kennebunk, Kennebunkport and Arundel. For more information and registration, call the Chamber at 967-0857 or online at www.visitthekennebunks.com.

Riverton library eReader workshop 9 a.m. and noon. The Riverton Branch Library will host an eReader workshop between 9 a.m. and noon. “Learn how to search for and check out books from the Library catalog to use on your eReader (Kindle, Nook, iPad, and smartphones). The library is offering this workshop to members of the public who are looking for answers on how to operate their eReaders, or simply want to ask questions about libraries and how this new media ﬁts in. Portland Public Library staff will demonstrate and answer questions. Participants are encouraged to bring their eReader or laptop. Kindle users should bring their Amazon account information with them. The workshop is free and open to the public.” For details, visit www. portlandlibrary.com.

2012 Flower Show 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Portland Flower Show continues Friday, March 9 and Saturday, March 10, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sunday, March 11, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Plant Auction immediately following closing. Portland Company complex. “Join us for the annual rite of spring, the 2012 Portland Flower Show. We are a collaboration of green industry landscapers, growers, gardeners and industry retailers dedicated to the continued success of everything about ‘Gardening in Maine.’ Whether you are a property owner, renter, or consumer of fine flowers and vegetables, this is the garden show that will bring it all together for you.” 58 Fore St.” http://portlandcompany.com/flower

NE Undergrad Research Development Symposium in Biddeford 11 a.m. The University of New England hosts the fourth annual Northeast Undergraduate Research Development Symposium March 10-11, at UNE’s Biddeford campus. The symposium, funded in part by the National Science

Foundation, is the largest undergraduate research conference north of Boston and attracts students from New Haven to Nova Scotia. More than 180 students from 38 different colleges and universities are registered for the 2012 symposium, including 19 students from University of New England. Through talks and poster presentations, students will share their research in the natural and social sciences, in disciplines such as ecology, evolution, genetics/molecular biology, psychology, oceanography, marine biology, physics, medical biology, and chemistry. www.une.edu/nurds/preliminary-program.cfm

Youth Art Month at the PMA 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Youth Art Month: Celebration Reception, Great Hall. “In 2012 the Portland Museum of Art will celebrate 18 years of hosting the Maine Art Education Association’s annual Youth Art Month exhibition, with more than 100 works of art — by students from around the state—recognizing the value and importance of art education in Maine schools. Mark your calendars and visit the Museum while the exhibition is on view to get an exciting glimpse into the future of the art world. 4:30 p.m.: Grades K-2 certificate presentation. 5:30 p.m.: Grades 3-5 certificate presentation. 6:30 p.m.: Grades 6-12 certificate presentation. www.portlandmuseum.org

Country Western Night at Anthony’s 7 p.m. Anthony’s Dinner Theater and Cabaret. March 10 and 31. Starring Gloria Jean from Maine Country Music Hall of Fame along with her group Timeless and Paul Andrulli and Jim Cavallaro. Call 221-2267 for reservations. Free Parking, Handicap Accessible, Beer & Wine, www.anthonysdinnertheater.com

‘Dirty Rotten Scoundrels’ 8 p.m. A new musical based on the 1988 ﬁlm. Watch as con man Lawrence takes the less sophisticated grifter Freddy under his wing, though not necessarily out of the goodness of his heart ... hilarity ensues.” “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels” runs Feb. 24 to March 10 at Lyric Music Theater, 176 Sawyer St., South Portland. Saturday at 8 p.m.; Sunday at 2:30 p.m. Fridays at 8 p.m. Visit www. lyricmusictheater.org

Sunday, March 11

Daylight Savings Time begins 2 a.m. Daylight Savings Time begins. Spring forward one hour.

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Portland Flower Show awards

Cumberland County Master Gardener Judith Long staffs a booth for the University of Maine Cooperative Extension at the Portland Flower Show. (DAVID CARKHUFF PHOTO)

The Beatrix Farrand Design Award for an alternative garden style or design Jaiden Landscaping of Durham The Designers’ Task Award for the garden that best exhibits a landscape designed for the right plants in the right place. Seko’s Creative Garden Design of Buxton The Hardscape Award for the best and most creative use of natural or commercial hardscape. Stonescapes and Watergardens of Smithﬁeld The John Skillin First-Timers Award for the best overall score among new exhibitors. Picture Perfect Landscapes of Bowdoinham The Kitchen Door Garden Award for the most creative use of vegetables, herbs and other useful plants. Cozy Acres Greenhouses of North Yarmouth The Lyle Littleﬁeld Commemorative Award for the garden that best introduces new or under-used woody plants. Skillins Greenhouses of Falmouth/Pray’s Hardscapes of Falmouth The Melvin Estabrook Ingenuity Award for the most innovative techniques and attention to detail in exhibit construction. Seko’s Creative Garden Design of Buxton The Palette Award for the garden for skillful use of color. Picture Perfect Landscapes of Bowdoinham The Roger Luce Award for the garden use of new or underused herbaceous plants. Skillins Greenhouses of Falmouth/Pray’s Hardscapes of Falmouth The Best of Show Award to the exhibit receiving the greatest number of points from all judges. Jaiden Landscaping of Durham Note: The Cary Award and The Pierson Nurseries Award were not awarded. People’s Choice will be announced Sunday.

Garden tours abound this year FLOWERS from page 15

ABOVE: John Wuesthoff, secretary for Friends of the Eastern Prom, talks to a visitor at the Portland Flower Show. BELOW: The Maine Garden Railway Society featured this model of an Amtrak train at the show. (DAVID CARKHUFF PHOTOS)

The University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host its plant auction Sunday at the Portland Flower Show at 58 Fore St., Portland. The event, which is held in space provided by Portland Yacht Services, includes a silent auction from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. in Building No. 11 and a live auction at 5:30 p.m. in Building No. 3. This event benefits the University of Maine Cooperative Extension home horticultural program in Cumberland County. Gardeners reminded the public of other upcoming green thumb events. These include:

• St. Mary’s Garden Club in Falmouth public fund-raising event on Tuesday, April 3. Kerry Mendez, horticultural author and lecturer, will be speaking on "Three Seasons of Outrageous Color from Perennials — Hit the Easy Button" in the Rines Auditorium at the Portland Public Library. The program will be a soiree that includes "a dynamic gardening presentation, interactive exhibit tables, fabulous food and wine." Tickets will be $12 in advance; $15 at the door. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. with a social, followed by Mendez’s program at 6 p.m. • Hidden Gardens of Munjoy Hill Sunday, June 24, 10 a.m to 4 p.m., with tours

beginning at the Munjoy Hill Neighborhood Organization building at 92 Congress St. Visit hiddengardensofmunjoyhill.org. • Falmouth Garden Tour on Saturday, June 30. Visit www. mainegardenclubs.org. • Cape Elizabeth Garden Tour Saturday, July 14 from 10 a.m to 4 p.m. This tour benefits The Arboretum at Fort Williams Park, a project of the non-profit Fort Williams Charitable Foundation. Visit http://www.fortwilliams. org/arbor_garden.html. For more information about the Portland Flower Show and the remaining schedule, visit http://portlandcompany. com/flower.