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City loses $967,000 eminent domain case Sprague: City offered ‘ridiculously low price’ for easement rights held by Portland Company BY DAVID CARKHUFF THE PORTLAND DAILY SUN

The city may end up paying Portland Company nearly $1 million, after a ruling pertaining to the city’s use of the right of eminent domain that took easement rights from the landowner. A Cumberland County Superior Court jury awarded $715,000 to the Portland Company last week. The case stemmed from development planning near the Ocean Gateway terminal. The litigants said the ruling defended property rights of easement holders. "It

is a real vindication that the government — even though it does have the right to take private property and there are certain circumstances for eminent domain — does have to compensate the ‘takee’ fairly," said Peter Plumb, attorney for Murray, Plumb & Murray of Portland, Plumb

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With the Portland Company building in the background, a Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad train rolls along the city’s eastern waterfront earlier this week. The historical museum with diesel and steam locomotives is part of the Portland Company complex, which won a major jury award from the city over an eminent domain condemnation. In June 2005, the city offered $5,002 for the release of railroad track easement rights, based on an appraisal obtained by the city, a court history noted. Portland Company declined the city’s offer; the Portland Company’s appraiser valued the track rights at between $1.9 million and $2 million. (DAVID CARKHUFF PHOTO)

Reiche Community School ﬁrst in Portland to be led by team of teachers

BY MATT DODGE THE PORTLAND DAILY SUN

A unique new business aimed at providing an affordable retail space for local artist, crafters and vintage resellers will make its grand opening during tonight’s Art Walk. Located at the former site of Coast City Comics/ The Fun Box Monster Emporium, The Merchant Company (656 Congress St.) brings the booth rental structure of a craft fair to a downtown space, providing an affordable retail alternative for cash-strapped artisans and resellers. see DEBUT page 8

Parties duel over labor in session’s ﬁnal days BY DAVID CARKHUFF THE PORTLAND DAILY SUN

A legislative standoff over labor bills in Augusta saw one proposal — a Republican bid to ban forced payment of union dues — indefinitely postponed, while a committee hearing on another contentious piece of legislation Thursday drew a crowd.

Ben Duffy, a sixth-year United Way volunteer, moves dirt during a garden project at Howard C. Reiche Community School late last month. Volunteers came to the school and helped plant raised beds. Reiche Community School will become the ﬁrst school in Portland and one of the ﬁrst in Maine to be led by a team of teachers beginning in the fall, Portland Public Schools announced yesterday. The Portland School Board approved the plan at its May 31 business meeting. For a story, see page 6. (DAVID CARKHUFF PHOTO)

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Mass. clean-up of tornado damage Mavodones: The ‘hair’ apparent? Walk to beneﬁt the Center for Grieving Children See World and National News on page 2

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FBI to look into China’s alleged attack on Gmail SAN FRANCISCO (NY Times) — Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Thursday that the F.B.I. would investigate allegations by Google that China was the origin of clandestine attacks on its Gmail service. Mrs. Clinton characterized the charges as “very serious” and said that the Obama administration was disturbed by the charges of the attacks, aimed at stealing the passwords and monitoring the e-mail of several hundred people, including senior government ofﬁcials in the United States, Chinese political activists, ofﬁcials in several Asian countries, military personnel and journalists. “We are obviously very concerned about Google’s announcement,” Mrs. Clinton said. “These allegations are very serious, we take them seriously, we’re looking into them.” She referred reporters to Google for details, “and to the F.B.I., which will be conducting the investigation.” It is the second time that Google has pointed to areas in China as the source of an Internet intrusion. Last year, Google said it had traced a sophisticated invasion of its computer systems to people based in China. The accusation led to a rupture of the company’s relationship with China and a decision by Google not to cooperate with China’s censorship demands. As a result, Google decided to base its mainland Chinese search engine in Hong Kong. Its latest announcement is likely to further ratchet up the tension between the company and the Chinese authorities.

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Escalating ﬁghting in Yemen Five killed in Arizona capital threatens airport SANA, Yemen (NY Times) — Heavy shelling north of Yemen’s capital threatened to close the main international airport on Thursday as bloody street battles between government troops and tribesmen appeared to escalate. The airport, which lies roughly six miles north of the capital, Sana, was open on Thursday and flights operated normally, the airport director, Naji Quddam, said in a statement, denying news reports that it had closed. But the main road to the airport from Sana remained dangerous to navigate because of government checkpoints, sporadic shelling and heavy fighting in the north of the city. There, large numbers of tribal fighters surging south toward Sana squared off against Yemeni troops at an important checkpoint in fighting that raged overnight and on Thursday. The northern checkpoint is a major barrier between the capital and Amran Province, a stronghold

of the tribesmen loyal to the Ahmar family who have been battling the government for 10 days, pushing the country to the edge of civil war. Government troops have tried to seal off the city to prevent rural tribesmen from joining the fight there. By the afternoon, a government spokesman said the attack had been repelled with tanks and heavy artillery. “The tribesmen of Hussein al-Ahmar tried to come to Sana to help his brothers,” said the spokesman, Abdul Jandi. “But they were forced to return from the checkpoint of Al Azrakeen to Amran.” On Wednesday afternoon, tanks and armored vehicles were seen rolling into Sana from the south. The streets of city were largely empty, as residents fled for the safety of surrounding villages. Exploding artillery shells and machinegun fire could be heard across the city.

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City’s title had a ‘cloud on it,’ spurring eminent domain LAWSUIT from page one

“It really boiled down to a battle

of appraisers, who had the better which represented Phin Sprague and understanding of how to value these the Portland Comeasement rights.” — Peter Plumb, pany in the lawsuit. City attorney attorney for Murray, Plumb & Murray Gary Wood pre- of Portland, which represented Phin ferred not to comment, noting that Sprague and the Portland Company in a lawsuit against the city the matter would be placed in a city council agenda today for MonSprague's easeday's meeting, but he confirmed that ment rights, the the judgment came to an estimated city's title had a $967,000. "cloud on it" so Phin Sprague, owner of Portland the city was trying Company, said he took no pleasure in to clean up those the ruling, which followed more than rights for developtwo decades of debate and litigation. ment. "I'm sad about it. You want to see In 2004 and your city do well," Sprague said 2005, the city, Thursday. "It's just very regretful, I "seeking to extin- In 2002, the city’s planning ofﬁce completed a master plan to develop the eastern waterfront, focusing near the Ocean Gateway tried very hard to avoid it, and they guish the Portland Marine Passenger Terminal, shown here. The city passed an order of condemnation in July 2005 to acquire the Portland Comjust wanted to do it." Company's track pany’s railroad track rights, arguing “that the Portland Company’s track rights make it ‘impossible to market the city’s property In the lawsuit, the Portland Comrights, negotiated for economic development.’” Last week, a court ruling found in favor of the Portland Company. (DAVID CARKHUFF PHOTO) pany asserted an interest, granted to with the Portland "It really boiled down to a battle of July 2005, as well as court costs, it by deed in 1865, in railroad track Company for an appraisers, who had the better underPlumb said, explaining the $967,000 rights over three parcels on the eastexchange of the track rights for cerstanding of how to value these easetotal judgment. ern waterfront in the area of the Maine tain marina rights. They were unable ment rights," said Plumb. The city council is expected to disNarrow Gauge Railroad, according to to reach an agreement," the court But the case also gives private propcuss the jury award at its meeting The Portland Company vs. The City of decision noted. erty owners security that constituMonday night at 7 p.m. Portland, a 2009 ruling by the Maine In June 2005, the city offered $5,002 tional rights to just compensation will Sprague said, "It was just a very Supreme Judicial Court. The state's for the release of the track rights, be respected, he said. unfortunate waste of time, everyhighest court remanded the decision based on an appraisal obtained by the "It's a vindication for a private body's money. It cost a lot of money, of compensation to the superior court. city, the court history noted. The city property owner who believes ... his and it didn't get us anywhere. The As the state supreme court history said that it would pursue condemnaeasement rights had been taken goal of the master planning commitdetailed, under the 1865 deed, the tion if the Portland Company would by eminent domain and that he is tee was to move this ... ahead. Maybe Atlantic and St. Lawrence Railroad not agree to a sale, because time was entitled to be fairly compensated for now we can move ahead." Company and the Grand Trunk Railof the essence, the decision noted. them," Plumb said. Plumb said the city faces a steeper road Company granted the Portland The Portland Company declined the The jury award was $715,000, but cost than its initial condemnation of Company the right to connect to railcity's offer; the Portland Company's because the Portland Company won, $5,002. road tracks over land owned by the appraiser valued the track rights at the plaintiff believed there was inter"Now they have to pay more," he Atlantic and St. Lawrence Railroad between $1.9 million and $2 million, est accrued from the date of taking, said. Company and leased by the Grand according to the court document. Trunk Railroad Company. 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Circumcision and the special city In 2010, San Francisco supervisors banned Happy Meals. They showed no regard for parental choice. So it should not come as a shock that activists have managed to put a measure on the November ballot that essentially would outlaw the circumcision of baby boys. If it passes, parents won’t be able to choose to circumcise their infant sons. The penalty for the “genital cutting of male minors” will be a $1,000 fine and/or up to a year in jail. The ballot measure bills itself as a ban on “forced genital cutting” and “mutilation.” Clearly, the authors want to confuse voters by equating male circumcision to female genital mutilation, the barbaric, unsanitary butchering of a young girl’s private parts ––––– in a procedure that has been Creators known to leave girls severely Syndicate infected and in pain. The purpose of female genital mutilation is to reduce a woman’s sexual pleasure. The World Health Organization says it has “no health benefits for girls or women.” On the other hand, a WHO report recommended that male circumcision be recognized as “an efficacious intervention for HIV prevention.” The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests that parents be informed that “newborn male circumcision has potential medical benefits and advantages as well as disadvantages and risks.” Palo Alto pediatrician Erica Goldman follows the guideline. She informs parents of the plusses — reduced chances of urinary tract infection and sexually -transmitted diseases — as well as the risks — it’s a permanent cosmetic change. “It really is a decision to be made on a personal and cultural basis,” Goldman told me. “I personally believe the medical benefits outweigh the medial risks,” Goldman added. I do not believe San Francisco voters will pass this measure. Yes, City Hall nags freely butt into people’s private business. Witness Special City bans on Happy Meals, plastic supermarket bags and a law barring the sale of cigarettes at pharmacies. But city voters tend to demonstrate more common sense than the swells they elect to office. In 2008, for example, San Franciscans rejected ballot measures to name a sewage plant after

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Mavodones: The ‘hair’ apparent? The cameras were rolling and radio microphones were properly modulated. The 75 cent newspaper that provided a generous forty-five thousand dollar ad gift to help create the new elected mayoral post even showed up. Rosemont was all abuzz Tuesday as the great white hope – the captain that was sure to pilot our collective ship to the promised land of 1998 economics, chamber of commerce socials and smiling group photos on the society page — decided, after months of leaving us all holding our breath, to run for the newly created elected mayor seat. And why not? Sure, 11 people had been in the race up until the point Nick Mavodones took the created-just-for-him stage, but they were all long shots in the eyes of your corporately sponsored local media. Perhaps we were just wasting our time here at the Sun and over at outlets like The West End News and Bollard even mentioning the others. I’m guessing you don’t think so, though. Mavodones was presented to us as a candidate whose only elec-

Jeffrey S. Spofford ––––– Ayuh! toral concern was in a two-way race for “Best Hair” with WCSH’s Pat Callaghan. Nick was molded in the stories filed by the newly interested media as the guy to beat. However, the media were stuck in the same old winnertakes-all campaign mindset. The new ranked-choice system will fix that right quick this fall. In a race with 12 people, a number that is sure to grow, he’s not so inevitable. As the press conference began, it became clear to me that Mavodones was as backward a thinker as most of our political leaders today. He gave us the usual lines of helping business grow, preserving the social net, improving education and etcetera. Basically, he gave us a look at the progress of last fifteen years, indicated that see SPOFFORD page 5

Mayor Nicholas Mavodones appears before a press conference for a national food drive. (DAVID CARKHUFF FILE PHOTO)

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For-profit ‘charter’ schools Former tennis star Andre Agassi deserves enormous credit for recognizing that nothing is more important than ensuring every child gets the kind of quality education that is their best chance for success in a rapidly changing world. I know, there are high school dropouts who make it to the top. But all the ones I know were blessed with gifts that enabled them to do what the other 99 percent of high school dropouts don’t. Agassi has sponsored a charter school in Las Vegas that, as he puts it, has 650 students and 1,500 on the wait list. That is true of many of the quality charter schools, particularly those located in areas where the rest of the schools are by any measure failing. Based on his experience with that one school, Agassi has teamed with bankers and investors to embark on a project aimed at building 75 schools over the next three or four years while making money for the investors, including Citigroup Inc. and Intel Corp. “It’s a novel business model,” one of the investors said. Indeed. Novel and, from my perspective as a taxpayer and a strong supporter of charter schools (contributions, board membership and the like for the past decade), deeply troubling. First of all, you aren’t going to fix education by building 75 for-profit charter schools over four years. If

Susan Estrich ––––– Creators Syndicate you’re serious about real education reform, the name of the game is transforming public schools, not allowing a few extra children the advantages of charter schools. I understand that every kid we help matters. But we can’t build enough charter schools to deal with the problems millions of kids are facing. The argument for charter schools has never been that they are the answer to the failings of public education. They were intended to serve as laboratories and models, figuring out what works and why, experimenting with new systems of decentralized control and school autonomy so that public schools could learn from the experience. That is why some of us who have been involved in charter work for years have formed a new organization (nonprofit, of course) called “Future Is Now Schools” (FIN Schools), led by nationally known reformer Steve Barr. The goal is to transform failing public schools in major cities by forming local partnerships. Second, efforts to build national networks of for-profit schools haven’t worked nearly as well as efforts to

build fast-food chains. With all due respect to former tennis stars and investment bankers, running schools takes talented principals, dedicated teachers, inspiration, charisma, administrative experience, an understanding of the special issues involved in educating children who face crime while trying to get to and from school and who live with parents (if two) who do not support them, and the ability to deal with the effects of poverty and violence on a daily basis. When Green Dot Public Schools, the nonprofit organization whose board I have served on for the past 10 years, took over the worst high school in Los Angeles, our biggest unanticipated budget overages the first year were the enormous costs of security and special education. Dedicated teachers and administrators worked 24/7 to address the huge problems we faced. Public education isn’t failing because it’s easy; it’s failing because it’s hard. And by the way, we’re not trying to make a dime. It has taken generous support from major foundations to allow us to just break even. So how are Agassi and his partners going to make money taking on such challenges? For one thing, they say they will avoid states that (like California) don’t provide enough money per pupil for them to make money. Thanks. Go where you’re needed least. But beyond that, as a taxpayer whose children are both in college or

headed there, I am more than willing to pay what it takes in taxes and contribute what I can charitably to support quality public education. What I am not willing to do is see my tax dollars, or anyone else’s, going not to the classroom, not to efforts to reform public education for everyone, not to efforts to develop a “new unionism” that will allow teachers unions to be partners in reform, but instead to provide an excellent return to investors. To his great credit, former Los Angeles Mayor Dick Riordan, one of the investors, made clear that anything he personally earned in the venture would be plowed back into charity. By my research, he’s the only one who said that. I have long understood that there are many reasons why I am not rich. One of them, surely, is that for me, the only return that matters is measured by the achievement of the kids, by the smiles on graduation day when parents who graduated sixth grade, if that, watch their children walk on stage to receive a diploma that is the first step toward college and a new life for themselves and their families. That’s the return I want on my investment, and it’s worth more than money. (To find out more about Susan Estrich and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate website at www.creators.com.)

San Francisco about to become butt of nation’s jokes until vote SAUNDERS from page 4

George W. Bush and to decriminalize prostitution. Sadly, because a fringe group garnered the necessary 7,168 signatures, San Francisco once again will be the butt of derision until common sense prevails on Election Day. I saw the next few months of San Francisco looking silly rolled into one interview Friday. CNN

pitted “intactivist” Lloyd Schofield against a rabbi. Schofield argued that if the measure passes, then males can get circumcised when they’re 18. (He left out the part about the procedure being riskier and more painful for adults.) Rather than discuss Jewish and Muslim tradition concerning circumcision, the rabbi tried to stick to medical issues. Before asking the rabbi not to be “too graphic,” anchor Drew Griffin observed, “I’m just floored

that San Francisco’s going to vote on this.” How wonderful it must feel to be floored at Ess Eff ’s latest exercise in self-parody. The bill fits. A busybody law? Check. Does it address a problem most folks did not know existed? Check. Pun opportunities? Oh, yeah. First they came for the Chicken McNuggets, then they came for my son’s... (Email Debra J. Saunders at dsaunders@ sfchronicle.com.)

Portland needs fresh blood, new vision in the mayor’s ofﬁce SPOFFORD from page 4

everything would remain the same and that we would grow on those successes. Mavodones, like our leaders at the state and federal levels, is either in total denial or is willfully misleading us about our future. Everything is about to change. Economists from around the world are predicting at best a deep “double dip” recession and at worst a total collapse of the global economic system. By the end of this summer, you will see evidence that the slide we rode downward in the fall of 2008 was only the beginning of a massive change in how the world economies, and indeed, our little economy here in Portland, work. We need a leader to guide Portland, which is in a unique position with an equally unique population to succeed if there is a total collapse, to come from a place where he or she is informed enough to level with us about what is really going on, and how we are all going to work together as a community to work toward an economy that doesn’t rely on outside forces and money. We need a mayor to talk to us about a sustainable Portland. The 100-year-old model of infinite growth on a finite planet is coming to an end sooner rather than later, evidence of which will certainly appear during

the first term of our new mayor. The mayor needs to lead the way to create a new type of safety net – one that doesn’t throw printed, worthless money at the disadvantaged, but one that ensures we are all able to eat when energy crises put a halt to the 1,400mile trip the food we’re currently eating takes. We need our mayor to find a way for people to get from Riverton to downtown when gas either becomes too scarce, or too expensive for us to attain. We need our mayor to mold this sustainable city into a model for other troubled cities to follow in the tough times just ahead. You’re not going to get that with Mavodones, or the other two city councilors currently running. Not when they’re voting to build 80 million dollar expansions to the Jetport when airline travel will become out of reach for most due to fuel cost and/or scarcity; Not when they get excited about new buildings in Bayside that feature parking garages for the cars that won’t be there and retail shops that will never be occupied; And certainly not when they insist that they don’t need to cut positions and services because of a made-up increase in revenue that just isn’t going to happen based on the way things are now or used to be. So for me, Mavodones is anything but the heirapparent for this job, nor is he my pick for best hair

in Portland. No one can beat Pat Callaghan’s “touch of gray” perfection. (Jeffrey S. Spofford, circulation manager for The Portland Daily Sun, lives in Portland and blogs at spoffordnews.com.)

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Ofﬁcial: Labor bill ‘wasn’t a priority for Republicans’ LABOR from page one

The hearing was about LD 309, "An Act To Make Voluntary Membership in a Public Employee Labor Organization in the State." Democrats tried unsuccessfully to sideline the bill. A vote for postponement in the Maine House of Representatives failed 74-74. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Tom Winsor, R-Norway, was instead recommitted to committee, where it was put up for its June 2 hearing. The public hearing was supposed to start at 2:30 p.m. yesterday, but shortly before 5 p.m., Rep. Diane Russell, D-Portland, said legislators were just startRussell ing the hearing. After the hearing began late, plenty of debate followed; at 10 minutes to 6 p.m., Russell wrote on Facebook, "Still listening to legislators speak. Thank God pizza magically arrived." Russell said the requirement that workers be allowed to voluntarily opt out of a union and its dues had political motives. Unions lose bargaining power when they're deprived of representation fees, Russell argued in an interview late last month. "If you're no longer required to pay that fee, there

will be less money collected to negotiate," she said. Supporters of "right to work" legislation often argue that union dues are coerced from workers, forcing employees to support union causes they may not agree with. The path to placing LD 309 before a public hearing caused some legislators to wince. "They want to short circuit the right of employees to collectively bargain," Russell said. For opponents of Republican labor legislation, however, there was some consolation. Republicans announced yesterday that LD 788, "An Act To Prohibit Forced Payment of Labor Union Dues or Fees by Workers," had been indefinitely postponed by the House and Senate. “The right to work is an important issue. It is an issue with which many members of the Legislature agree,” Senate Majority Leader Jonathan Courtney, R-Sanford, in a press release. “The vote to postpone LD 788 is a simple matter of setting priorities." “Our first priorities this year include regulatory reform, health insurance reform, energy cost reform, and passage of a biennial State Budget that puts Maine on the road to fiscal responsibility and private sector job creation," Courtney continued in the press release. "Republican initiatives continue to make major strides in restoring Maine’s economy." Asked about postponing LD 788, Senate Majority Chief of Staff Sara Vanderwood said in an interview, "It wasn't a priority for Republicans this session,

and we just decided it wasn't something that we wanted to deal with." The legislature budgeted the session to run through Wednesday, June 8, so legislators will only be paid for that number of days, Vanderwood said. With time running out, Republicans still take heart in some accomplishments, Vanderwood said. She listed jobs, energy, regulatory reform and insurance reform as some of the issues the Republicanled Maine Legislature tackled. "I think we're doing well, we have LD 1 that should be coming up for a vote shortly," she said, referring to regulatory reform legislation sponsored by Senate President Kevin Raye. "We did pass LD 3, which is comprehensive health insurance reform so we're very proud of that product as well," Vanderwood said. Vanderwood said LD 309, one of the labor bills, was "inadvertently pulled from committee" without a signature, leading to an unusual process criticized by several legislators that prompted its late-in-thesession public hearing. Russell said the postponement of LD 788 was welcome news, but added that LD 309 was the worst of the two labor bills. "I'm pleased Republicans killed one of the Right to Work (for less) bills, however more than a thousand people showed up to the State House to protest the other bill which is even worse," she wrote.

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“It’s based on the indoor flea market and antiques market concept where people can rent out a certain amount of space to sell their goods in,” said owner Giselle LaFrance. Goods at The Merchant Company range from clothing both handmade and vintage to jewelry and accessories, handmade art, screenprinted and letterpressed items, ceramics, totes, hand-spun yarn and vintage homegoods. “We have 50 vendors, so that’s 50 different people selling different things,” she said. A clothing designer herself, LaFrance has been plying her women's, children's and doll clothes online for years, but said that one can easily feel lost and ignored in the sprawling online marketplace. “Etsy has millions of sellers and it’s really hard. I make doll clothes and that’s like its own niche, but with stuff like kids' clothes and women's clothes it just gets buried and it’s really hard to find — somebody has to stumble upon your stuff; whereas having it in a storefront, it’s easier to stumble upon and plus people can see it, feel it, touch it, which is a big part of it, too,” she said. Local stores like Ferdinand (243 Congress) and the recently closed Eli Phant served similar roles in connecting artists with consumers in a traditional retail format, but LaFrance said many young artists and vintage mavens are intimidated by the responsibility and process of opening their own space. “It’s so complicated to open up a business. We just went through it with opening up this space and there’s a lot of money that has to go into it, then to find out whether or not it’s going to be successful, that’s a lot to put into it,” she said. The Merchant Company model is based around minimizing the financial risk for artists while offer-

Handmade books, boes and ﬂower presses from Strong Arm Bindery are among the items for sale at The Merchants Company, an artisan market opening tonight for First Friday Art Walk. (MATT DODGE PHOTO)

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‘It’s like being at year-round craft fair,’ Facebook page notes from preceding page

to try to get people who do all kinds of things. Right now we have adult and kids' sewing classes and a free knitting group.” Artists and craftsmen can also rent the space for a bi-hourly rate to share and teach their skill to others. The workshop is also available at no cost for knitting groups and other social nonprofit events. While LeFrance said she hopes the store’s artists and sellers will pitch in with classes and occasional clean-up, she emphasizes “that’s not a requirement by any means.” Having graduated University of Southern Maine with a degree in Art and Entrepreneurship, Howard said she would like to offer a business-focused class for artists. “I would like to do a class about creative people making contracts with clients and doing freelance work and management and kind of all the business aspect of being an artist,” she said. Howard’s boothmates, including local artists Kelly Rioux, Julia Wood and Bath resident Nicole Pilgrim, built out their own space, creating a delicate menagerie of wares including vintage photographs, jewelry handmade journals and vintage homegoods. “We built our shelving and designed our spaces but they were so helpful,” said Howard, “And it’s not super expensive to do.” Rental rates for space at The Merchant Company start at $75 a month for a 2x4 table, $100 a month for a 4x4 space with electricity, $200 for a 6x6 space large enough to be used an an artist's studio. Each rental agreement carries a minimum commitment of four months, and the shop also has wall space available for sliding rates. Sweetening the pot, The Merchant Co. offers support services for vendors including promotion, advertising, sales and a 10 percent discount for vendors looking to rent craft space for a class. “It's like being at year-round craft fair but you

Kelly Jo Shows work is displayed in one corner of the shop. Bowling pin creatures, bunnies, and printed dinner plates, “she just makes limited [runs] of whatever she feels like art, then that’s it,” according to Giselle LaFrance. (MATT DODGE PHOTO)

don't have to be there to sell your wares, and for a fraction of the cost!” reads a description on the shop’s Facebook page. Wood, a former Portland resident with plans to return to the city, said the shop stands poised to play an important role in community building. “I think it's a great way for artists within the community to get a chance to share their work with each other, and just getting a chance to see what various people have been collecting/creating,” she said. “To have a variety of interests and talents all together in a space is exciting,” said Wood. Tonight’s grand opening will feature live portrait drawings from vendor Kelly Jo Shows, live music from The Watchers, free wine and a $5 raffle for a gift basket featuring items from many of the shop’s vendors, which is “just filled with really, really neat, vintage and handmade things, jewelry and fun stuff,” said LaFrance. “Plus the money from the raffle goes to paying for the 24 bottles of wine we bought,” she said.

Giselle LeFrance behind the counter at The Merchants Company. (MATT DODGE PHOTO)

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––––––– ALMANAC ––––––– Today is Friday, June 3, the 154th day of 2011. There are 211 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On June 3, 1861, Illinois Sen. Stephen A. Douglas, the Democratic presidential nominee in the 1860 election, died in Chicago of typhoid fever; he was 48. On this date: In 1621, the Dutch West India Co. received its charter for a trade monopoly in parts of the Americas and Africa. In 1808, Confederate President Jefferson Davis was born in Christian County, Ky. In 1888, the poem “Casey at the Bat,” by Ernest Lawrence Thayer, was first published in the San Francisco Daily Examiner. In 1937, the Duke of Windsor, who had abdicated the British throne, married Wallis Warfield Simpson in Monts, France. In 1948, the 200-inch reflecting Hale Telescope at the Palomar Mountain Observatory in California was dedicated. In 1961, President John F. Kennedy and Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev opened two days of summit talks in Vienna. In 1963, Pope John XXIII died at age 81; he was succeeded by Pope Paul VI. In 1965, astronaut Edward White became the first American to “walk” in space, during the flight of Gemini 4. In 1981, Pope John Paul II left a Rome hospital and returned to the Vatican three weeks after the attempt on his life. In 1989, Iran’s spiritual leader, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, died. Chinese army troops began their sweep of Beijing to crush student-led pro-democracy demonstrations. SkyDome (now called Rogers Centre) opened in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. One year ago: BP sliced off a pipe with giant shears to make way for a cap in the latest bid to curtail the worst oil spill in U.S. history. During an Oval Office face-off over illegal immigration, Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer told President Barack Obama Americans “want our border secured” while Obama underscored his objections over the tough immigration law Brewer had signed, calling it discriminatory. Emmy-winning actress Rue McClanahan, 76, died in New York. Today’s Birthdays: TV producer Chuck Barris is 82. Actress Irma P. Hall is 76. Author Larry McMurtry is 75. Rock singer Ian Hunter (Mott The Hoople) is 72. Singer Eddie Holman is 65. Actor Tristan Rogers is 65. Musician Too Slim (Riders in the Sky) is 63. Rock musician Richard Moore is 62. Singer Suzi Quatro is 61. Singer Deneice Williams is 60. Singer Dan Hill is 57. Actress Suzie Plakson is 53. Actor Scott Valentine is 53. Rock musician Kerry King (Slayer) is 47. Rock singer-musician Mike Gordon is 46. CNN host Anderson Cooper is 44. Country singer Jamie O’Neal is 43. Singers Ariel and Gabriel Hernandez (No Mercy) are 40. Actress Nikki M. James is 30. Tennis player Rafael Nadal is 25.

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Pet and People Walk to beneﬁt the Center for Grieving Children DAILY SUN STAFF REPORT

ANNIE’S MAILBOX Dear Annie: I have two daughters, “Kathy” and her younger sister, “Carly,” both in their late 20s. Carly and I have always had a rocky relationship, stemming from my being the disciplinarian since my wife refused to do it. Kathy always seemed more understanding and forgiving. After Carly graduated and I no longer sent her monthly checks, she stopped speaking to me. She only contacted me when she needed something. Last fall, she had my ﬁrst grandchild. I didn’t even know she was pregnant until I got a card from her a few months after the baby was born. I still don’t know the baby’s name, sex or birth date or if Carly married the father. I don’t even know who the father is. I’m heartbroken, not only because Carly kept it a secret, but because Kathy also kept it from me. Kathy says she didn’t want to get involved because it was between Carly and me. How do I deal with this? -- Need Help in Kentucky Dear Kentucky: You must forgive Kathy. She was between a rock and a hard place, but she was right that the decision to inform you belonged to her sister. Instead of focusing on how much this hurt, try to look for ways to mend your relationship with both of your daughters, especially Carly. You might even ask Kathy for help and suggestions. And sometimes a new grandchild can provide a reason to repair an estrangement. We hope so. Dear Annie: I’ve been married for 19 years. We have a blended family with four children still at home. “Joe” is an alcoholic and a heavy smoker. When I was ready to leave him over the drinking, he begged me to stay and is now two months sober. We quit smoking together 11 years ago, but after four years, Joe started up again. He’s now smoking three packs a day, often in the house. My father had four brothers who smoked. Three of them died of lung cancer, as did my father. Given my family history, I do not want my children or myself exposed to cigarette smoke. I hate the smell on my hair and clothes. Kids at school have asked my 16-year-old if she started smoking because they can smell it on her. Joe does not believe secondhand smoke is a health risk. I begged him, in tears, to stop smoking in the house. I do not want to give up on a 19-year marriage, but I want to live to see my grandchildren. Should I walk? -- Not So Lucky in Kentucky Dear Not Lucky: The dangers of secondhand smoke are well documented, and anyone who refuses to admit the risks

is in deep denial. Your husband is addicted to tobacco and may be unable to give it up without assistance. Suggest he speak to his doctor and also look into smokefree.gov for tips. Until then, insist he smoke outside the home. If he is unwilling to make the effort to protect your health and that of your children, you should ask him to leave. Dear Annie: Why do you try to find a reason (sleep apnea, low testosterone, etc.) for a man’s low sex drive? Let’s be honest. It’s called getting older. Do you seriously expect men who are 50, 60 and older to have the same sex drive they did when they were in their 20s? You are denying the facts of life. As we get older, our reproductive years are behind us. Quit trying to pump a sex drive into this guy with shots, pills or counseling. It’s unnatural. -- Realist Dear Realist: While testosterone levels decline as men age, there is nothing natural about a 50-year-old man losing his sex drive entirely. Low testosterone can cause depression, infertility, hair loss, osteoporosis, decreased muscle mass, fatigue and sleep disturbances. These are medical issues that can be helped with appropriate treatment. Dear Annie: My best friend, “Jayne,” is also my former sister-in-law. She and my brother divorced several years ago. My brother has limited contact with their children, but I have remained close to all of them. A few years ago, Jayne remarried. Lately, I have noticed my oldest niece has become withdrawn. She finally told me that she and her siblings are miserable. Their stepfather beats, criticizes and berates them. She said her mother stands by and does nothing. I don’t believe they are being sexually abused, but I am furious at the mental and physical abuse they are enduring. I worry that if I say anything to Jayne it will only make matters worse for the children. I also fear her husband will convince her not to allow me to see the kids, and I don’t know how I would bear that. Please help. -- Just the Aunt Dear Aunt: Those children are lucky to have you in their corner. Contact the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline (childhelp.org) at 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453) today. All calls are anonymous and confidential and will be investigated by a professional. Meanwhile, stay close to Jayne not only to keep an eye on those kids, but to be a source of support if and when she needs you.

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, 5777 W. Century Blvd., Ste. 700, Los Angeles, CA 90045.

Prickly City

by Scott Stantis

Open to anyone who wants to walk (with or without a leashed pet) or sponsor a walker, this year’s Pet and People Walk to benefit the Center for Grieving Children will take place the morning of Saturday, June 11. Participants are collecting pledges. Participants will walk on the trail around Portland’s Back Cove and spend time at nearby Payson Park enjoying a range of entertaining activities for kids of all ages. Prizes will be given to all individual walkers and teams, at different pledge levels, the center reported. Among the pledge prizes are tickets to win a get-away package that includes four passes to Story Land and a two-night stay at Attitash Mountain Village in New Hampshire; a gift certificate from Cross Jewelers; toys from Kid’s Treasure Chest; and flying discs. T-Shirts will be awarded to all walkers who raise a minimum of $35 in pledges. Detailed pledge information and a place to register and create a personalized pledge page is at the center’s website, www.cgcmaine.org. Anyone interested can call for information and assistance at 775-5216, ext. 104. On walk day, on-site registration and checkin for those who already registered begins at 9 a.m., with the walk starting at 10 a.m., and Payson Park activities kicking off at 11 a.m. Among the diverse individuals and teams signed on so far for this year’s walk are a young teen returning for the fourth Pet and People Walk she will dedicate to her father who died when she was eight years old; and a mother and father walking to honor their seven-year-old son who died four years ago, the center noted. Other participants include a local pediatrician, a law-office team and a school-teacher team. “Our Pet and People Walk has become a wonderful, community event,” said Anne Lynch, executive director of the Center for Grieving Children. “It gives young people, families, and caring community members — many of whom have benefitted firsthand from the center’s free services — a way to support our work while enjoying a morning of great fun. We are grateful to those who sponsor our walkers as well as to the volunteers and businesses who make the walk possible through their financial support and in-kind donations.” Provided by volunteers donating multiple talents and professional services, this year’s Pet and People Walk activities at Payson Park include: face painting, arts and crafts projects; “paw readings;” a treasure hunt by Waynflete students; kite flying by Nor’Easters Kite Club; “pet trading cards” created at the park by New York Life employees who will take photos of owners’ pets; Hardcore Hooping led by Tracy Tingley; music by DJ Larry Nise of Maine Music Connection; and an interactive StoryWalk&trade; through a children’s book, thanks to United Way’s “Let’s Go” initiative. IDEXX Laboratories is returning as lead sponsor of the Pet and People Walk. “We’re very pleased to support the important work of The Center for Grieving Children, through this event,” said IDEXX Senior Director Mike Lane. “It’s great to see people and their pets together, having fun. We also recognize that pets often are a source of comfort to people experiencing grief.” Additional sponsors include: Coast 93.1, Key Bank, Localedge, Midas and Tex-Tech Industries. Support also comes from J. B. Brown, Dehler Animal Clinic, The Dog Wash, Gray-New Gloucester Animal Hospital, InterMed, Leonardos, Minor Moments Photography, Pizza Hut, Planet Dog, Saco & Biddeford Savings Institution, United Way, and Wright Express. The Center for Grieving Children, based in Portland, serves more than 4,000 grieving children, teens, and adults annually through peer support, outreach and education.

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Friday, June 3 Author Lynn Plourde visits Reiche School 9 a.m. Lynn Plourde, a well-known children’s author, will spend all day at Reiche Community School in Portland. She will work with students and participate in a school-wide assembly. Plourde is the author of “Teacher Appreciation Day,” “Pigs in the Mud,” “Class Picture Day” and many other books. Reiche students have created plays, puppet shows, poems, letters and a newscast based on her stories. Beginning at 9 a.m., Plourde will visit classrooms and watch the student presentations. Reiche families and other community members are invited to attend the assembly with Plourde from 1:30 to 3 p.m.

Tours of Spring Crossing housing in Westbrook 1 p.m. Westbrook’s newest affordable housing community for senior citizens gets its first official viewing Friday, June 3, at 1 p.m. at an open house for federal, state, and local officials — along with the public. Spring Crossing, a 34-unit senior community at 19 Ash St., on the banks of the Presumpscot River, is a project of Westbrook Housing, Westbrook Development Corporation and Spring Crossing Associates Limited Partnership. Funded by Maine Housing with financing assistance from TDBank and Northern New England Investment Fund, the low-income tax credit property for individuals age 55 and over is expected to receive its first residents in June, according to John Gallagher, executive director of Westbrook Housing and president of Westbrook Development Corporation. In addition to the Friday afternoon open house, Westbrook Housing officials are hosting tours of the building from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 4 during Westbrook Together Days. Since ground was broken in July, the $3.3 million construction project—headed up by Great Falls Construction of Gorham— has created about 100 jobs, involved some 25 local subcontractors and has had a payroll of more than $1 million, according to a press release.

Westbrook Together Days 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. Westbrook Together Days. This annual event put together by the Westbrook Community Chamber features local groups, local artisans, local service clubs and amusement rides. Expect 20-30 performers and entertainers as well as a parade down Main Street Saturday morning and the auction Saturday afternoon. The festivities are concluded with a ﬁreworks show at 9:30 p.m. Saturday night. Riverbank Park, 655 Main St., Westbrook. June 3-June 4. Friday 3 p.m. until 10 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. No cost for admission. Tickets can be purchased for amusement rides.

Portland Police Art Walk display 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The Portland Police Department will open its doors to the public for First Friday Art Walk with its 100 Years of Photographs exhibit. The exhibit features photographs of the department at work for the past century. The public is invited to tour the department and see for themselves the many roles Portland’s men and women in blue have ﬁlled within the city. www.portlandmaine.gov

Gallery Show: Images of the Longfellow Garden 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. First Friday Art Walk at Maine Historical Society. “Join the local art community during the First Friday Art Walk and come see the current show in the Shettleworth Gallery, Images of the Longfellow Garden (May 6-June 30). This exhibit is a showcase of historical images that document the evolution of the garden through the years. The exhibit celebrates spring and the wonder that is shared by all who enjoy the garden. The Longfellow Garden Club will be presenting information about the Longfellow Garden, which will be open late for art walk patrons. Come and mingle with friends, enjoy refreshments and music, walk through the garden, and see Maine’s history come to life!” http://www.mainehistory.org

‘Refashioned’ at the PMA 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. May 21 through July 31, the Portland Museum of Art presents “Refashioned.” “Inherent in the structure of a garment is the story of its purpose, time, and place. Contemporary artists, Lauren Gillette (York, Maine), Anne Lemanski (Spruce Pine, North Carolina), and Angelika Werth (Nelson, British Columbia), use the conﬁguration of an article of clothing or hairstyle as an armature for historical narratives. Their work begins with the desire to communicate details of a life revealed in the conventions of outward appearance. In sculptural jackets, hairstyles, and dresses, the artists reconstruct identities, reuse materials, and reinvent historical personas. The exhibition will feature 21 objects lent by the artists. Refashioned is the third in a series of exhibitions called Circa that explores compelling aspects of contemporary art in the state of Maine and beyond. Circa is a series of exhibitions featuring the work of living artists from Maine and beyond. Circa is made possible by S. Donald Sussman. Corporate support provided by The VIA Agency.” Opening celebration: Friday, June 3, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

First Friday at Geno’s Rock Club 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Art Walk at Geno’s Rock Club is

Zemya is 11 women singing vibrant world music. They will perform at Mayo Street Arts in Portland on Friday, June 17. On Saturday, June 11, River Tree Arts in Kennebunk, a nonproﬁt community arts organization, will host a potluck dinner at 6 p.m. and a 7 p.m. concert with Zemya. (COURTESY PHOTO) free, and open to all — Jessica Butts will be exhibiting her newest multimedia pieces in the lobby. Refreshments will be provided. Live music show doors open at 9 p.m., cover is $5, 21 plus/proper ID required. Bands: Brenda — http://www.brendabrenda.com; Over a Cardboard Sea — www.myspace.com/sailingoveracardboardsea. Contact Peri Broadbent for more information at genos. artwalk@gmail.com

Opening for artist Leslie Wicks 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Local artist Leslie Wicks welcomes guests to her opening at Running with Scissors studios and gallery. The show features both sculptures and prints. Refreshments will be served. 54 Cove St., Portland. 699-4242. www.runningwithscissorsartstudios.com

‘My Perestroika’ at the PMA 6:30 p.m. “My Perestroika” screening at the Portland Museum of Art. Friday, June 3, 6:30 p.m.; Saturday, June 4, 2 p.m.; Sunday, June 5, 2 p.m. NR. “‘My Perestroika’ follows ﬁve ordinary Russians living in extraordinary times — from their sheltered Soviet childhood, to the collapse of the Soviet Union during their teenage years, to the constantly shifting political landscape of post-Soviet Russia. At the center of the ﬁlm is a family.”

PORTopera Dinner/Dance & Auction 6:30 p.m. PORTopera, Maine’s only professional opera company, hosts its annual gala Dinner/Dance & Auction at the Sable Oaks Marriott in South Portland. This year’s gala supports the company’s 17th season main stage performance: Donizetti’s The Daughter of the Regiment (La Fille du Régiment); and the gala is French-themed. PORTopera Dinner/Dance guests dine and dance in elegance. The evening begins with a cocktail hour, with wine and hors d’oeuvres. Master of Ceremonies is Frank E. Reilly, spouse of gala co-chair Sharon Reilly, and auctioneer is Tom Saturley. The Bob Charest Band provides live music for dancing and listening until 11 p.m. Dinner is classically French and opera-inspired. Entrees include Chicken Marengo; according to legend, Chicken Marengo is an entrée ingeniously crafted by Napoleon’s chef after a military conquest, the Battle of Marengo, and thusly named. For vegetarians, Crêpes Vivandiere takes its name from vivandieres, the women attached to regiments of soldiers whose duties were to sell wine for their canteens. Marie, the lead female in La Fille du Régiment, is a ﬁctional example of a vivandiere. Items up for auction include “walk-on” roles in the opera performance as well as a week in a Swiss chalet, an exclusive PORTopera design pendant crafted by Peapod Jewelers, opera trips to New York, Washington, Santa Fe and San Fran-

cisco and more. The gala is PORTopera’s largest fundraiser each year, allowing the opera to continue bringing the joy of opera and music to Maine year after year. The gala is open to the public. Tickets are $125 per person, and tables of 8 or 10 are available. Tickets must be purchased in advance through the PORTopera ofﬁce (879-7678). Suggested dress is black tie. PORTopera will present “The Daughter of the Regiment” on July 28 and 30 at Portland’s Merrill Auditorium. For more information, visit www.portopera.org.

Fairy Tale Players 7 p.m. In June, Acorn Productions wraps up the company’s second season of performance by the “Fairy Tale Players,” an ensemble of kids, teens and adults who have studied at the Acorn Acting Academy. The troupe’s last production of the season is the classic fairy tale Rapunzel, adapted and directed by Acorn faculty member Stephanie Ross, who is also the Director of Drama at Massabesic High School. “Acorn’s version of the classic story begins with a young couple who desperately want a child. An evil enchantress Dame Gothel manipulates them into promising her their first born in exchange for all the Rampion (otherwise known as Rapunzel) vegetable they can eat. Saving the day are a delightful garden of enchanted vegetables who talk, sing and put themselves in harm’s way in order to help Rapunzel and her heroic Prince finally find their way back together.” The production runs from June 3 to 19 in the Acorn Studio Theater in Westbrook, with tickets $7 for adults and $5 for kids 12 and under. Rapunzel is suitable for all ages, especially younger children who will love the antics of the garden vegetables. Call Acorn at 854-0065 or visit www.acornproductions.org for more info or to order tickets.

Portland Playback Theatre 7:30 p.m. Portland Playback Theatre presents the theme: Forks in the Road, First Parish Church (corner of Temple and Congress Streets), Portland. $7 at the door. “Portland Playback returns to one of its favorite themes this month: Forks in the Road. On the road of life, we all come to a fork every now and then — those moments when we have to make a choice and leave one route for another. What are the choices you’ve had to make and how have they impacted you? Tell your story and watch them played back on the spot. Every month, Portland Playback Theater puts ﬁve actors at your disposal to replay the moments of your life. Tell your story or just come to watch.” www.portlandplayback.org. see next page

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Steve Tesh, others at Mayo Street 7:30 p.m. Steve Tesh, Chris Teret and Stephanie Rabins, Chriss Sutherland, and Micah Blue Smaldone at Mayo Street Arts. $5. http://mayostreetarts.org/calendar

‘Late Nite Catechism’ at Freeport Factory Stage 7:30 p.m. The Smash Off-Broadway hit, direct from New York, “Late Nite Catechism” will feature Colleen Moore, who has played the role of Sister in New York as well as the National Tour. This show has been praised by Catholic Standard and Times, Catholic Explorer and called “uproarious” by the New York Times. Laugh your Sins off and don’t let Sister catch you with gum in your mouth! Performances are June 2 through June 12, Tuesdays through Fridays at 7:30 p.m., Saturdays at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are $27/$22.50 for seniors and students, and are available through Brown Paper Tickets, link to the ticket outlet can be found at www.freeportfactory.com. 865-5505 The Freeport Factory Stage is located at 5 Depot St., downtown Freeport, just one block east of L.L. Bean.

Rory Raven at Lucid Stage 8 p.m. Rory Raven Will Read Your Mind! at Lucid Stage. $12 From Providence, Rory Raven is a mentalist. 29 Baxter Boulevard, Portland. 899-3993. www.LucidStage.com

Saturday, June 4 Grand opening of 10-mile Forest City Trail 8:30 a.m. Portland Trails will celebrate its 20th znniversary on National Trails Day with the grand opening of the Forest City Trail. Activities are scheduled throughout the day including a ribbon cutting ceremony at noon at the Casco Bay High School and PATHS campus. Portland Trails recently made major improvements to the walking trails behind the school buildings that are part of the Forest City Trail. Portland Trails co-founder Tom Jewell will lead a guided walk of the Forest City Trail with Bob Crowley, winner of “Survivor: Gabon,” the hit reality television series. RSVPs will be required for this 10-mile hike across Portland. A $10 registration fee includes lunch. Individual guided walks of the major open spaces along the Forest City Trail will also be offered as part of the day’s festivities. 8:30 a.m.: Portland Trails Trail Manager Jaime Parker will lead a tour through the Fore River Sanctuary. Meet at the Frost and Congress Street trailhead; 10 a.m.: City Arborist Jeff Tarling of Portland Public Services will offer a tour of Evergreen Cemetery. Meet at the Duck Pond in the Cemetery; 1 p.m.: Portland Trails Board Member Roger Berle will lead a walk through the Presumpscot River Preserve starting from the Overset Road trailhead.

Maine Walks for Haiti 9 a.m. A family-friendly walk/run around Portland’s Back Cove trail to help improve health care in northern Haiti. 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., registration; 10 a.m. to 10:15 a.m., welcome remarks; 10:15 a.m., runners start; 10:20 a.m. walkers start; 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Après walk festivities. “Maine Walks for Haiti is a great opportunity for people of all ages to get involved with an international humanitarian cause and make a tangible difference in the lives of many Haitians. Proceeds from the event beneﬁt Maine’s Konbit Sante Cap-Haitien Health Partnership. Strollers and dogs on leashes are welcome. Registration is $10 (school teams and children are free). Enjoy Haitian music, art, storytelling, and more!” Entertainment by: Gifrants, musician, Charlot Lucien, storyteller, DJ, Harold Similien. Since 2001, Konbit Sante staff and volunteers have worked in collaboration with the Haitian Ministry of health and other partners to build local capacity in all aspects of the health system ... In Haitian Creole, a konbit is a traditional Haitian method of working together to till your friends’ ﬁelds as well as your own — working together toward a common goal. The word sante means health.” For more information on Konbit Sante, please visit www.healthyhaiti.org.

USM Arboretum Day and Plant Sale in Gorham 9 a.m. to noon. The dedication of the Joe B. Parks Rhododendron Garden, gardening workshops, children’s activities and refreshments are all part of the inaugural University of Southern Maine Arboretum Day and Plant Sale. The free, public event will be held, rain or shine, adjacent to the USM Academy Building on USM’s Gorham campus. The Academy Building overlooks School Street (Route 114). Parking is available at 68 School St. The garden dedication will be at 9:30 a.m., followed by workshops every 15 minutes. The plant sale will include vendors from O’Donal’s Nursery, Meservey Farms and local garden clubs. “The Joe B. Parks Rhododendron Garden, located in front of the historic Academy Building, is “green” in more ways than one. All the plants are hybridized rhododendrons and azaleas that the late Dover, New Hampshire horticulturalist Joe Parks developed to withstand the New England climate and resist insects. Parks once said he struggled for more than 40 years with ‘a disease known as gardening.’ In 2007, he donated plants from his backyard gardens and took the lead in devel-

Masachika Ichimura and Koji Yakusho in “13 Assassins,” a Magnet Release. The ﬁlm will be screened at SPACE Gallery Thursday, June 23. (Photo courtesy of Magnet Releasing) opment of Dover’s Joe B. Parks River Walk and Gardens. Parks, who died in 2010, also decided to move plants from his home in Dover to USM for the use and enjoyment of the entire community. Benches and original artwork from the Parks’ home have been woven into this large garden space that serves as an outdoor classroom and a place for reﬂection.” For more information, contact Betsy Uhuad of USM at 780-4714, or Tyler Kidder at tkidder@usm.maine.edu.

New Gloucester History Barn Open House 9 a.m. to noon. The next monthly New Gloucester History Barn Open House will be held at the History Barn, right behind the Town Hall on Route 231. Historic photos and vehicles are on display. The next Open House will be July 2 and will feature a public reading of the Declaration of Independence.

Used book and DVD sale at Windham Hill church 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. A used book and DVD sale will be held at the Windham Hill United Church of Christ at 140 Windham Center Road in Windham. There will be a huge selection of ﬁction, nonﬁction, and children’s books available. FMI call the church at 892-4217.

Maine Historical Society annual meeting 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Maine Historical Society Annual Meeting: Looking (Back) At Television. “Join us to conduct the ofﬁcial business of MHS, and for a look at the early days of television in Maine. The annual meeting includes awards, the welcoming of new Trustees, and a talk by Fred Thompson, former head of the Maine Broadcasting System (1983-1998). MHS membership and registration for the event required.” For more information, click here. To register, please call 774-1822.

‘Empowering Self and Mastering Intuition’ 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Unity of Greater Portland, 54 River Road, Windham will be holding a special workshop called “Empowering Self and Mastering Intuition — Finding One’s Own Real Divinity.” It will be presented by Terri-Lynn Johnson. It will focus on: Surrendering the Ego and Finding the Real You; learning to follow the Inherent Guidance from Within; cultivate and expand our senses; mastery through observation; unveiling the Present Moment; free yourself from old restrictive programs; feed the Internal Fire. For the past 20 years, Johnson has led workshops for audiences around the world helping people access and utilize their vibrant healing resources. When not lecturing, she is a counselor, nutritionist, yoga teacher and transformational specialist. 893-1233 or visit www.unitygreaterportland.org.

Westbrook Together Days 10 a.m. Westbrook Together Days. This annual event put together by the Westbrook Community Chamber brings together the best of Westbrook, local groups, local artisans, local service clubs, and great food along with amusement rides. “We will have 20-30 performers and entertainers as well as a parade down Main Street Saturday morning and our Annual Auction Saturday afternoon. The festivities are concluded with our fabulous Fireworks show at 9:30 p.m.

Saturday night. Riverbank Park, 655 Main St., Westbrook. June 3-June 4. Friday 3 p.m. until 10 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. No cost for admission. Tickets can be purchased for amusement rides.

Herbal Primer Workshop 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. An Herbal Primer Workshop will be held at the Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Route 26, New Gloucester. The workshop covers all the basics of herb growing from starting seeds to using what you grow. Betsey-Ann Golon, Shaker Village herb gardener, is the instructor. Fee: $40 (pre-registration required).

Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Volunteer Training 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lunch provided. “Retired? Interested in history? Looking for a fun part-time activity? The Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad has immediate openings for train crew! We are looking for individuals who enjoy talking with visitors and residents about the history of Maine. Volunteer whenever is convenient for you –- we run trains seven days a week along the waterfront. We offer a fun and enjoyable environment to volunteer in the community this summer. No technical skills are needed — training provided.” www.mainenarrowgauge.org. Limited seats available on June 4, please RSVP to 828-0814 or e-mail: volunteers@ mainenarrowgauge.org.

League of Women Voters convention 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The League of Women Voters of Maine will hold its biennial convention at the Glickman Library, University of Southern Maine, Portland campus. Registration is $35 and the event is open to the public. “Maine Secretary of State Charlie Summers will be the morning speaker. He will discuss Maine’s laws, rules and experience governing the Citizen Initiative/People’s Veto. Mr. Summers was elected by the 125th Legislature to serve as Maine’s 48th Secretary of State. He served as State Director to U.S. Senator Olympia Snowe from 1995 to 2004. He served two terms as State Senator, representing Scarborough, Saco and Old Orchard Beach. He is also a Commander in the U.S. Navy Reserve and served in Afghanistan and Iraq on active duty. University of Southern Maine Associate Professor Ron Schmidt, Ph.D. will be the afternoon speaker. He will discuss the history, uses and politics of the Citizen People’s Veto in Maine. Dr. Schmidt currently serves as Chair of the Political Science Department. He specializes in political theory, racial and ethnic politics and urban politics. He received his Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley, and is the author of This Is The City: Making Model Citizens in Los Angeles, 2005. The afternoon plenary session will vote on whether the Maine League should conduct a study to understand how Maine’s citizen referenda have operated in the past and what changes, if any, should be proposed to the Constitution, statutes, or departmental regulations.” For more information contact LWVME President Barbara McDade at bmcdade@bpl.lib.me.us or 622-0256 or visit the League’s website at www.lvwme.org. see next page

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Pier Concert Series. This show promises the best funk concert dance party complete with vendors, street performers and beer garden, all set against the backdrop of Portland Harbor.” General admission seating. All tickets $30 including $3 service fee. Rain or Shine. All tickets will be mailed. https:// tickets.porttix.com/public/show.asp or www. kahbang.com/maine-state-pier-concertseries

Local Sprouts Cafe one-year anniversary 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Local Sprouts Cafe, 649 Congress St. Local Sprouts Cooperative is celebrating the One Year Anniversary of Local Sprouts Cafe with a daylong celebration with music, art, dance and food and drink specials. Music will include Papadello, Ahmad Hassan Trio, Meghan Yates, Butcher Boy, Leif Sherman Curtis, Robin Jellis, Jimmy Dority, Tucker Louisos Daniels, Gaelle Robins, Jonah Fertig and others. There will be a dance performance in the afternoon, art making and facepainting and the celebration will be for all ages. For more information: 899-3529, food@ localsprouts.coop

Sunday, June 5 Bicycle Coalition Women’s Ride

The Dave Astor Reunion Show

Shape Note Singers in New Gloucester 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Shape Note Singers will be gathering for their annual singalong at the Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Route 26, New Gloucester. The singalong is open and free of charge to the public.

College of the Atlantic commencement 2 p.m. College of the Atlantic will hold its 39th commencement. This will be COA’s largest graduation, with 85 seniors and two graduate students. Actress Jane Alexander, former head of the National Endowment for the Arts, will give the commencement address. Like every COA event, this will be a green celebration. Young scientists, entrepreneurs, novelists, artists, public policy analysts, potential medical practitioners and organic farmers from 11 nations,

The students of Carol LeMere in recognition of 25-plus years of dedicated instruction will offer a Hooked Rug Show at North Yarmouth Academy, Priscilla Savage Middle School, 172 Main St., Yarmouth. Saturday, June 11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, June 12 from noon to 4 p.m. Over 50 rugs by Carol and her students on display. Admission is free, but donations will be accepted in support of the Cancer Community Center. (COURTESY IMAGE) including the United States, and 24 states will be receiving diplomas. Among them are a Watson fellow, a Goldwater Scholar, a Udall scholarship honorable mention, three recipients of Garden Club of America scholarships, three recipients of Kathryn W. Davis Projects for Peace awards and a recipient of an international poetry prize. All will be receiving degrees in human ecology, COA’s one major.

SMCC Composite Technology meeting 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Southern Maine Community College is holding a public meeting to provide information about the Associate in Applied Science Degree in Composite Technology scheduled for initial offering at the SMCC Midcoast Campus at Brunswick Landing in the fall. Applications are currently being accepted, and anyone interested in learning more about the program or admission procedures is encouraged to attend. “Composite technology is designated as a high growth/high demand industry in Maine. SMCC is working with regional employers to provide a skilled workforce to meet increasing demands.” Resilient Communications at Brunswick Landing. Enter the former BNAS through the main Cook’s Corner entrance. For more information on the degree program, contact Randi Paine at 741-5624.

Latin Dance with Dj Johnny Mambo! 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. “Crystal, Heather, & Maria Cron will be going to Cuba this summer with the Pastors for Peace Friendshipment Caravan. They are asking for support. Every year people opposing the U.S. blockade against Cuba join Pastors for Peace in taking taken humanitarian aid to the island. On their way to Cuba this year, they will

travel in buses and trucks through 130 US and Canadian cities. They’ll be collecting construction, medical, and educational supplies for our Cuban sisters and brothers. People they meet along the way will learn about Cuba and the U.S. blockade. Crystal is considering study at the Latin America School of Medicine in Havana, so she’ll be visiting that school.” Doors open at 5 p.m., dinner served at 5:30, dance begins at 6:30 p.m. Hope.Gate.Way, 185 High St., Portland. Donation of $15 is suggested. Admission includes a Cuban/ Peruvian meal, including Flan. For more information about this event, call Maria at 272-2071. People unable to attend may send donations to: Crystal Cron, 117 North St., Portland, ME 04101. Let Cuba Live of Maine (www.letcubalive.org) sponsors the proceedings. For information about Pastors for Peace and the Friendshipment, go to www.pastorsforpeace.org.

Calamity Janes vs. Queen City Cherry Bombs 6 p.m. Calamity Janes vs. Queen City Cherry Bombs (NHRD home team) in Maine Roller Derby action. “Portland Expo. TD Bank will be sponsoring a table for the Special Olympics at the June 4 and June 18 bouts. Stop by on your way to your seats to meet some Special Olympic Athletes and donate to the cause. Last year the Bank helped raise over $1,000,000 and has committed to raise another $1 million in 2011.” Tickets $10 adv.; $13 doors; $5 kids 6-12; free for kids 5 and under. Afterparty at Empire Dine & Dance. http://www. mainerollerderby.com/events/

George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic

Unity Center for Sacred Living 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Unity Center for Sacred Living, “an open, interfaith, Oneness oriented Spiritual Community ... here to evolve consciousness through what we call The New Spirituality,” is holding services. “We know that the essence of Spirit is within each and every one of us, and our aim is to create a safe and sacred space for each person to explore their own perception of Spirituality. UCSL offers weekly gatherings that are informative, creative, interactive, and sometimes ceremonial followed by fellowship. We hope you will come join us for our alternative services known as Sacred Living Gatherings.” Sundays from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Williston-West Church, Memorial Hall (second ﬂoor), 32 Thomas St., Portland. For more information, call 221-0727 or email centerforsacredliving@ gmail.com.

St. Augustine of Canterbury Church services 10 a.m. St. Augustine of Canterbury Church will add a 10 a.m. Sunday morning Holy Communion service and a Wednesday evening Holy Communion service at 7 p.m., beginning on June 5. The parish worships at 4 p.m. on Sunday at the Cathedral Pines Chapel at 156 Saco Ave. in Old Orchard Beach. Father Jeffrey W. Monroe is Vicar and Father Joseph Bizimana is assistant Vicar. For additional information, contact 799-5141.

Psychic Sunday at Lucid Stage 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Psychic Sunday at Lucid Stage. $1. 29 Baxter Boulevard, Portland. Maine’s Premier Psychic Event! Admission $1. Readings, demonstrations, crystals and gems, and much more! 899-3993. www. LucidStage.com

Lemonade Day Maine

noon to 5 p.m. Portland residents have a chance to savor plenty of lemonade and encourage budding entrepreneurs at the same time. This Sunday, hundreds of youth from all over greater Portland will set up their lemonade stand business and start selling lemonade for the ﬁrst-ever Lemonade Day Maine. Lemonaders will lure potential customers with their unique — and in most cases, homemade — lemonade recipes, creative stands and clever marketing tactics. Lemonade Day’s goal is to teach kids how to start and run their own lemonade business. Participants in Lemonade Day Maine learn how to develop a business plan, set goals, establish a budget, seek investors, market their lemonade and provide customer service. The young entrepreneurs are encouraged to spend a little, save a little and share a little of their hard-earned cash with a charity of George Clinton is coming to Portland Saturday. (COUR- their choice. For more information, visit maine.lemonadeday.org. TESY PHOTO) 8 p.m. George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic on the Maine State Pier, presented by Maine State Pier Concert Series. “Funk legend and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member George Clinton and the Parliament Funkadelics kick off the Maine State

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1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. The Dave Astor Reunion Show at Port City Music Hall, 504 Congress St. Featuring Dave Astor with Tony Boffa, Steve Romanoff, and Fred Thompson. Community participation and memories welcome! “Join us to remember and celebrate one of Maine’s best-loved homegrown television shows, The Dave Astor Show (For Teenagers Only). The program, which aired on Saturday afternoons from 1956-1971, featured students from area high schools performing dance routines and other productions. It quickly became a teenage phenomenon, a ﬁxture in numerous homes, and provided invaluable training and experiences for the students who participated. The Dave Astor Show was Portland’s own version of American Bandstand, known for its high standards and sophistication. Dave Astor and show alums will share stories followed by a broader conversation during which audience members are encouraged to share their own memories. The program will be followed by a dance party!” $5 suggested donation at the door. http://www.mainehistory.org

9 a.m. This all-women’s ride is suited for all ages and fitness levels, with distances of five, 15, 25 and 50. The ride offers beautiful views of the countryside and coast. Proceeds benefit the Bicycle Coalition of Maine’s work to improve bicycling in Maine. Preregistration is encouraged. For more information or to pre-register, go to www. BikeMaine.org or call 623-4511. L.L. Bean’s Casco Conference Center, Casco Street Freeport. Rides begin at 9 a.m. www.BikeMaine.org.