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Anyone who's walked across State Street at the ungoverned Longfellow Square crosswalk can appreciate the acting challenge confronting Aly Spaltro.

There's an uncertainty to that crosswalk. One lane of traffic may halt while the other speeds by unhindered. Motorists may slow down and then give a head fake and plunge right through the crosswalk or veer unexpectedly onto Pine Street.

Hapless pedestrians may find themselves midway across State when the Congress Street signal turns green, unleashing a torrent of fast-moving see FILM page 8

Aly Spaltro plays a spy in a film that will be screened at Damnationland 2011, an independent movie makers’ horror film festival planned this fall. In this scene, filmed Wednesday, Spaltro is crossing from one side of State Street to the other. (DAVID CARKHUFF PHOTO)

Civic Center panel defers renovation plan ‘Commissioners will still hear the matter’; cost of renovation lingers near $30 million

BY MATTHEW ARCO THE PORTLAND DAILY SUN

A county committee wasn't able to agree Wednesday on a renovation proposal for updating the Cumberland County Civic Center, a plan that may ask voters to approve around $30 million toward updating

the popular concert venue and home of the Portland Pirates hockey team.

The county's Civic Center Building Committee voting members failed to reach a consensus on what the final cost of the renovations should be.

Any recommendation made by

“We do not want this to (result) in a tax hike.”

— Neal Pratt, chairman of the civic center’s board of trustees the group was slated to be forwarded to the center trustees and then presented to voters with commissioners' blessing.

The committee voted on dif-

ferent possible recommendations, including whether to cap the renovations at either $30 million or $33 million, but a final consensus on multiple figures could not be made. see CIVIC page 6

Maine Gay Men’s Chorus embraces change

BY MICHAEL J. TOBIN SPECIAL TO THE PORTLAND DAILY SUN

"Where are all the gay people?"

The question was posed by an audience member at a recent concert of the Touring

Ensemble of the Maine Gay Men's Chorus.

The times they are a'changing for this group, which marks 20 years with a fresh approach to an original mission.

At nearly 20 years old, the Maine Gay

How to remove public art Man charged in double shooting ‘The Music Man’ shines See Bob Higgins on page 4

See the story on page 6

See the theater review on page 9

Men's Chorus is turning a page. Some members say they see the choral group, in a changing world, keeping the spotlight on their music, not their sexual identity. see CHORUS page 7

Peaks Island Council meets See the Events Calendar, page 13

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Tensions over costs to teach the deaf INDIANAPOLIS (NY Times) — Scores of deaf and hard-of-hearing children and their families assembled to complain in American Sign Language outside the Statehouse in Indianapolis last month. Parents also have confronted new board members of the state’s school for the deaf in pointed, awkward exchanges.

At the root of the tension is a debate that stretches well beyond Indiana: Will sign language and the nation’s separate schools for the deaf be abandoned as more of the deaf turn to communicating, with help from fast-evolving technology, through amplified sounds and speech? And in the struggle to balance depleted budgets, Indiana and other states, like Kansas, North Carolina, Oregon, South Dakota and West Virginia have called for cuts on many fronts in recent years, including for state schools for the deaf.

Some advocates for the schools now worry that financial concerns could push the debate toward sending deaf children to “mainstream” schools, which would, in the eyes of some, ultimately encourage methods of communication other than American Sign Language, or A.S.L. “Speaking and listening classrooms across the nation are known for their forced exclusion of A.S.L. and expressly forbid any contact with the culturally deaf adult role models,” Marvin Miller, president of the Indiana Association of the Deaf, who is deaf, said in an e-mail interview.

“We view this as inflicting violence upon thousands of innocent deaf and hard-of-hearing babies — taking away their language and pinning their hopes on dismal success rates of cochlear implants,” he added.

The two approaches — sign language and the socalled listening and spoken language approach — are both in wide use.

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Norway killings shift debate on Islam in Europe (NY Times) — Less than a week after the mass killings in Norway, evidence of a shift in the debate over Islam and the radical right in Europe already appeared to be taking hold on a traumatized continent.

Members of far-right parties in Sweden and Italy were condemned from within their own ranks for blaming the attack on multiculturalism, as expressions of outrage over the deaths crossed the political spectrum. A member of France’s far-right National Front was suspended for praising the attacker.

Lurking in the background is the calculation on all sides that such tragedies can drive shifts in public opinion. The violent actions of a terrorist or homicidal individual can hardly be blamed on nonviolent political parties. But politicians have begun to question inflammatory rhetoric in the debate over immigrants, which has helped fuel the rise of right-leaning politicians across Europe in recent years.

The head of the Social Democratic Party in Germany, Sigmar Gabriel said on

Wednesday that a trend toward xenophobia and nationalism in the region had fostered the attacks in Norway. In a society where anti-Islamic sentiment and isolation were tolerated “naturally on the margins of society there will be crazy people who feel legitimized in taking harder measures.”

“The center of society has to make clear that there is no room for this with us, even for sanitized versions,” Mr. Gabriel said. “There is a deep feeling in society that the pendulum has swung too far toward individualism.”

It is too soon to tell what the political fallout from the attacks will be. The left in Europe is out of power in major countries including Britain, France, Germany and Italy — and has struggled to find a cause to revitalize it, or at least to reframe the passionate debate over immigration. The mainstream right, on the other hand, could find it more difficult to accept support from the far-right parties after the deadly events in Oslo and on Utoya Island.

“The biggest challenge is the opportunism of the center and I think this will change now,” said Joschka Fischer, Germany’s former foreign minister and a leading European voice on the left, pointing to the Danish government’s cooperation with the far-right Danish People’s Party, which has pushed through a partial reinstitution of border controls.

The political fallout will be unpredictable in part because Europe is still so varied in its political landscape, with each country’s different history and culture. Norway, for instance, is not a member of the European Union.

That may make it more difficult for a left-leaning politician to seize the initiative against conservatives the way that President Bill Clinton did in the wake of the Oklahoma City bombing, which was carried out by a right-wing extremist. Trying to link mainstream politicians to the beliefs of Anders Behring Breivik, who authorities in Norway say has taken responsibility for the killings and his lawyer says is insane, is also risky.

Boehner issues warning Storing water for a dry day to dissenters to back plan leads to lawsuits in Calif.

WASHINGTON (NY Times) — Republicans and Senate Democrats fine-tuned their competing plans for resolving the looming fiscal crisis Wednesday, with an increasing number of House members yielding to Speaker John Boehner’s blunt command to line up behind his bill even as his staff frantically moved to alter it.

Congressional leaders alternately voiced optimism, determination and a haggard frustration as they struggled to make both the dollars and the votes add up.

The Congressional Budget Office, which last night forced the Republican leaders back to the drawing board by ruling that their plan fell short of their promises, told the Democratic side in the Senate that its approach, including savings claimed from wind-

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ing down the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, would produce $2.2 trillion in savings over 10 years — enough, if the Republicans would accept the assumptions, to raise the debt ceiling for long enough to avoid replaying the standoff next year in the middle of the 2012 election campaign.

Senator Harry Reid of Nevada, the majority leader, said that with modest “tweaking” his proposal could now form the basis of a “true compromise,” but House Republicans seemed to be solidifying their own position.

Members of the House Republican caucus said after a morning meeting that Mr. Boehner opened by urging the rank and file to “get your ass in line,” but then listened as many of them voiced lingering concerns.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (NY Times) — Peter Key knew something was strange when the water levels in his tropical fish tank began to go down last summer. Then the washing machine took 40 minutes to fill, and the toilets would not flush.

But even as Mr. Key and neighbors spent $14,000 to deepen their community well here, they had identified a likely culprit.

They blamed water banking, a system in which waterrights holders — mostly in the rural West — store water in underground reservoirs either for their own future use or for leasing to fast-growing urban areas.

So the neighbors’ small local water utility has gone to state court to challenge the wealthy farming interests that dominate two of the country’s largest water banks.

Viewed as test cases for the size and scope of water-banking operations, the lawsuits claim that enormous withdrawals of water by the banks lowered the water table, causing geological damage, service disruptions and costly repairs.

Water managers and the farmers they serve have long been major political players here in Kern County, a center of conservative political power. But even inside these tight circles, there is increasing friction as governments, businesses — especially agriculture — and a population that has swelled by 26 percent in a decade all compete for water. Even a trendy fruit, the pomegranate, plays a role in these water wars.

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To reach simple life of summer camp, lining up for private jets A turboprop Pilatus PC-12 carrying Melissa Thomas, her daughter, her daughter’s friend and a pile of lacrosse equipment took off for their home in Connecticut, following the girls’ threeweek stay at Camp All-Star in nearby Kents Hill, Me. Shortly after, a Cessna Citation Excel arrived, and a mother, a father and their 13-year-old daughter emerged carrying a pink sleeping bag and two large duffel bags, all headed to Camp Vega in Fayette.

“Love it, love it, love it,” Mr. LePage said of the private-plane traffic generated by summer camps. “I wish they’d stay a week while they’re here. This is a big business.”

For decades, parents in the Northeast who sent their children to summer camp faced the same arduous logistics of traveling long distances to remote towns in Maine, New Hampshire and upstate New York to pick up their children or to attend parents’ visiting day.

Now, even as the economy limps along, more of the nation’s wealthier families are cutting out the car ride and chartering planes to fly to summer camps. One private jet broker, Todd Rome of Blue Star Jets, said his summer-camp business had jumped 30 percent over the last year.

This weekend, a popular choice for visiting day at camps, private planes jammed the runways at small rural airports.

Officials at the airport in Augusta

said 51 private planes arrived between Thursday and Saturday; on a normal day, they would expect just a few. The airport was so busy that one of its two public runways was closed so all the incoming planes would have someplace to park, said Dale Kilmer, operations manager for Maine Instrument Flight, which operates the airport.

“We have 50 to 60 jets up here in just that one day,” Mr. Kilmer said. “It’s a madhouse because they all leave at the same time, between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m.”

At Sullivan County Airport in Bethel, N.Y., roughly 40 percent of recent flights have carried families heading to summer camp. Officials at Laconia Municipal Airport in Gilford, N.H., and Moultonborough Airport in Moultonborough, N.H., reported similar numbers.

At Robert Lafleur Airport in Waterville, which is close to many of the private camps in the Belgrade Lake region of Maine, the assistant manager, Randy Marshall, brought on two extra people to help handle the traffic last weekend.

In Augusta, Mr. Kilmer usually creates a temporary lounge on parents’ weekend for the pilots and flight attendants who must wait for their clients to return from their children’s camps, so that they can depart later that afternoon. He has already received catering orders for return flights, which include fruit and sandwich trays for adults and sandwich boxes for younger siblings. One flier has already requested a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, a fruit cup with a single strawberry, a juice box, a banana and a cookie or brownie.

The popularity of private-plane travel is forcing many highpriced camps, where seven-week sessions can easily cost more than $10,000, to balance the habits of their parents against the ethos of simplicity the camps spend the summer promoting.

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Some camps said they recognized that the parents who flew in private planes were often strong financial supporters of these camps. Arleen Shepherd, director of Camp Skylemar, in Naples, Me., said that while some of the high-profile parents whose children attend Skylemar might fly privately, some campers had never flown on a plane.

Private-plane companies and parents say these flights have also become more affordable to a broader base of fliers.

Parents said round-trip commercial flights from the New York area to Portland, Me., on peak weekends when they are allowed to visit could cost $500 to $600, even when bought well in advance. Mr. Rome, the Blue Star Jets president, said families could rent a seven-person turboprop plane starting at $3,800 for a round trip in one day, making the price competitive with some commercial flights.

“You don’t have to be a millionaire to do it,” Mr. Rome said.

Ms. Thomas, at the airport in Augusta, said the convenience of flying privately far outweighed the cost.

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The practice of flying charters to camps has become so prevalent that some parents have been known to try to hitch a ride — even if they are reluctant to talk about it.

A woman whose two daughters attend Tripp Lake Camp in Poland, Me., said, “A large part of the parents at my kid’s camp own their own planes.”

She is scheduled to take a commercial flight to Portland for visiting days this weekend, but hopes to catch a private ride back.

But some parents have already tired of this private-plane status infiltrating the simpler world of summer camp.

Nancy Chemtob, a divorce lawyer, made several summer trips to Maine in the past decade, where her children attended camp. She once managed to get on a charter plane from the airport in East Hampton, N.Y., for $750 (her husband had hung a sign in the airport seeking a ride). After listening to enough banter among parents about “who is flying, who is flying private, who they can get a lift home with,” she decided she “was done with Maine and the planes and all of the people.”

“It’s a crazy world out there,” she added. She now sends her children to camp in Europe.

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ABOVE: Ana Sosa, 13, at the airport in Augusta, Me., on Saturday. She took a private jet from Miami with her parents to attend camp. BELOW: The tarmac at Augusta State Airport in Maine on Saturday, when traffic was well above average. (Photos by Andy Molloy for the New York Times).

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‘Welfare freeloaders’ and their local enablers should be held to account Editor, After reading your columns about the homeless ranks surging (“City strains as homeless ranks surge,” news story, Thursday, July 21), I feel that someone should tell it like it is.

These professional welfare freeloaders come from out of state to Maine where they are immediately put on the welfare rolls because they were kicked off the welfare roll in other states where they have a time limit and can no longer stay.

We the State Of Maine let these freeloaders stay on the welfare rolls for TWO years before they are taken off the roll.

What the welfare personnel should do is get off their rear end and stop playing on their computers and INVESTIGATE them BEFORE putting them on welfare in this state, and send them packing back where they come from. Why should we the citizens of Maine support them?

Go down to Oxford Street and see the waste that the so-called poor and undernourished leave on their plates. These freeloaders have their booze and cigarettes but don’t try to take care of themselves and families. It’s time to put them back on food stamps, and a broom and a shovel and start cleaning the streets.

Look and see what vehicle, boat, motorcycle, skidoo, etc. they have where the WORKING man works to support their families.

The working men that was laid off that had to go on welfare should get all the help that can get, they at least was working not freeloading and I feel sorry for them.

The people on section 8 should also be made to pay when they destroy a house and not let them off because they are on section 8.

If the citizens would start reporting these freeloaders and the welfare and housing authority didn’t investigate, report them to Augusta and have them replaced.

Richard Campbell South Portland

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Public art removal, done right This week, the news came in that the city had sold the controversial “Tracing The Fore” public art piece, more commonly known to Boothby Square business owners as “Razorblade Park.” They managed to sell it for $100.

This is an interesting turn of events, considering a brief look back at how the whole thing started. The founding editor of this paper, Curtis Robinson, was down at Rosie’s for a mid-day lunch.

While waiting for his lunch to arrive, he overheard a few of the regular patrons talking back and forth with the bartender about a petition. Talking with him Wednesday afternoon, he attributed the timing to luck.

It’s one thing when you happen to be in the right place at the right time to catch a good story; a bit of banter back and forth, an overheard word or two, and then the questioning about what is going on started.

This is one of the wonderful things about timing. It’s one thing to have a story fall into your lap.

It’s quite another for one to saunter up and ask if you want a lapdance.

The group of patrons and local business owners hated the art.

They were circulating a petition

Bob Higgins ––––– Daily Sun Columnist to the city manager’s office to have it removed, and were planning on turning in the petition the following week. If they had done so, and gone the standard route of issuing a press release after the fact, the story might have died there.

But the timing was the key. The story got printed, passed around to various media outlets, scheduled on council sessions, joked about, debated, and all but tarred and feathered. In the end, the council agreed, it just had to go.

The process has taken a while, but eventually, it worked. The artist came up and talked before the city council and the art committee, but to no avail. A case of buyer’s remorse had come over the city, and now we had to deal with those pesky little contract issues about ownership, and did the city have the right to just scrap the whole thing and move on.

Thus, a sale was mandated.

Think about comparing what

happened here in Portland with another slightly infamous bit of art located here in this state.

There were meetings, consensus, input, all the aspects of what folks do when they just need to make a decision about how to get something done without seriously yanking someone else’s chain.

Governor, are you listening?

Think back to the whole mural debacle. You had complaints, mostly anonymous ones. Without a single meeting, you just yanked the damned thing out of the offices of the Department of Labor, where it now sits in a location you describe as “safe.”

Still no idea where that location is. I suspect it’s a landfill somewhere, but that is just my natural suspicion. I’ll just assume it’s tucked safely away underneath your plan to restore the fishing fleet here in Portland.

There are ways to get things done, and ways to yank folks around. If you don’t care about the consequences or the ensuing brouhaha, you can take the second route. Hopefully, this is one of those “teachable moments” you always hear about in the manual of getting see HIGGINS page 5

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Irradiation and the ‘Ick Factor’ After the E. coli outbreak in Europe last month — which sickened more than 3000 people and killed at least 50 — it was impossible not to think about irradiation. “What if,” I asked myself, “those little fenugreek seeds had been irradiated?”

Might there have been fewer deaths, fewer cases of hemolytic-uremic syndrome (essentially, kidney failure; there were 900), fewer tragic stories?

The answer is “yes.” But it’s not the only question.

When it comes to irradiation, you might need a primer. (I did.) Simply put, irradiation — first approved by the FDA in 1963 to control insects in wheat and flour — kills pathogens in food by passing radiation through it. It doesn’t make the food radioactive any more than passing X-rays through your body makes you radioactive; it just causes changes in the food. Proponents say those changes are beneficial: like killing E. coli or salmonella bacteria. Opponents say they’re harmful: like destroying nutrients or creating damaging free radicals.

Many people are virulently for or against. Michael Osterholm, director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, says that irradiation “could do for food what pasteurization has done for milk.” (The main difference between irradiation and pasteurization is the source of the energy used to kill microbes.) Wenonah Hauter, the executive director of Food & Water Watch — which calls irradiation “a gross failure” — told me it was “expensive and impractical, a band-aid on the real problems with our food system.”

There are a few people in the middle. Former assistant secretary of the Department of Agriculture (USDA) Carol Tucker-Foreman is mostly anti-, but said that if she ran a nursing home or a children’s hospital — a place where people with weaker-than-aver-

age immune systems were cared for — it “might be something I wanted to do.” Marion Nestle, a New York University nutrition professor and the author of “Safe Food: The Politics ––––– The New York of Food Safety” (and a food-movement icon), allows that “the bottom Times line is that it works pretty well if done right, and I’m not aware of any credible evidence that it does any worse harm to foods than cooking. But it isn’t always done right, and foods can become re-contaminated after irradiation.”

My gut tells me that everyone quoted above is correct; the feelings are different but the information isn’t conflicting. If irradiation were called “cold pasteurization” — as it sometimes is — it wouldn’t have the “ick factor,” and we might be more accepting of it. If we were more accepting of it, it might be less cumbersome and less expensive. But it’s too late for that, and though both USDA and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have approved it for use in specific instances, few people are buying it. (It’s mostly used for spices and a little bit of meat and poultry.)

I don’t believe irradiation is harmful; I do believe it could be beneficial, as beneficial as Mike Osterholm says; at the least it could be a useful tool. (It’s not a panacea; nothing is.) But I doubt we’ll see it used on a large scale; in a world of international trade and 60 zillion approval processes it’s just too tough a nut to crack. People don’t like the sound of it — it’s not going to get re-labeled cold pasteurization — and it’s expensive. (Still, if there were another massive E. coli outbreak here, there could be a groundswell.)

The ironies are that irradiation would be beneficial, not hazardous, and that irradiated food is almost certainly safer than, for example, meat from animals routinely fed antibiotics. But because irradiated food is branded with this “radura” you can — wisely or not — reject it. As — wisely or not — you’d probably reject

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genetically engineered food were it so labeled. As — wisely or not — you might decide to reject pasteurized milk were you not already used to it.

But take this a step further: Would you reject vegetables with a sprayer icon, one that represented the use of chemical pesticides? Would you reject meat that featured a nice bold CAFO label, telling you how the animals had been treated, or one with a syringe, indicating that they’d been given prophylactic antibiotics?

Would knowledge of air miles that food had traveled affect your buying decisions? How about carbon footprint? How much knowledge do you want, or, for that matter, can you handle?

The big question is this: How do we get the safest and most ethical food system possible while adequately feeding ourselves? The answer will come in steps — better regulation and inspection of food production; stricter labor laws; more rigorous testing for pathogens, to name just a few — and eventually those steps may lead to a point where irradiation is unnecessary.

To get to that point we must be fully informed about the issues and decide — through a combination of our shopping patterns and support of regulatory agencies like FDA and USDA — which issues are most important to us. If it were up to me, I’d implement more widespread irradiation; but I’d also embark on a massive overhaul of the food system.

Since neither of these things is about to happen, here’s something a little more practical: let’s support and fully fund — at a piddling $183 million — the FDA’s Food Safety Modernization Act, which for the first time begins to really look at safety as food travels from the farm to the table. Only by having an agency regulating every single step of food production, processing and marketing can we approach a system that quickly improves on the one we have now. This would go a long way towards addressing the dangers that irradiation is meant to prevent — and then some.

Cant’t we do this right?

There is only one thing worse than Republicans and Democrats failing to agree to lift the debt ceiling, and that is lifting the debt ceiling without a well-thought-out plan and with hasty cuts totaling trillions of dollars over a decade. What business do you know — that is still in business — that would operate this way: making massive long-term cuts, negotiated by exhausted executives, without any strategic plan?

It certainly wouldn’t be a business you’d expect to thrive. Maybe you can grow without a plan. But if you cut without a plan, you will almost surely hit an artery or a bone that could really debilitate you. That, I fear, is where we are heading.

Stop for a minute and ask: What would it look like if we were approaching this problem properly?

For starters, two years ago Congress and the Obama administration would have collaborated on a series of hearings under the heading: “What world are we living in?” They would have included a broad range of business, education and technology leaders testifying about what are the major trends and opportunities that are expected to shape the job market for the next decade. Surely, the hyperconnecting of the world, the intensification of globalization and outsourcing, the challenges of energy and climate and the growing automation of the work space that is rapidly increasing productivity with fewer workers all would have figured prominently.

Then we would have put together “The National Commission for 21st Century America,” with this assignment: Given these big trends, what will America need to thrive in this world and how should we adapt our unique formula for success?

Yes, we have developed such a formula over the HIGGINS from page 4

things done.

The private firm that bought the statue for a single c-note is planning on moving it somewhere in the North Deering area, where it will join another sculpture garden. No doubt, like the tales we tell small

course of American history, and it is built on five basic pillars: educating the work force up to and beyond whatever technology demands; building the world’s best infrastruc––––– of ports, roads and telecomThe New York ture munications; attracting the world’s Times most dynamic and high-I.Q. immigrants to enrich our universities and start new businesses; putting together the best regulations to incentivize risk-taking while curbing recklessness (not always perfectly); and funding research to push out the boundaries of science and then let American innovators and venture capitalists pluck off the most promising new ideas for new business.

Only after we had done all that would we then sit down with a blank sheet of paper and say, “O.K., given our current fiscal predicament, where should we cut spending and where must we raise new tax revenues so that we can bring our government back to solvency and, at the same time, reinvigorate our formula for growth and success.”

After all, “we don’t just need a plan for regaining American solvency. We need a plan for maintaining American greatness and sustaining the American dream for another generation,” argues Michael Mandelbaum, the Johns Hopkins University foreign policy expert (and co-author with me of a forthcoming book).

“Such a plan requires cutting, taxing and spending. It requires cutting because we have made promises to ourselves on Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid that we cannot keep without reforming each of them.”

But we cannot possibly generate the savings — or the new investments we need in our formula for success — by just taking funds from these social programs and shredding the social safety nets, adds

Mandelbaum. “That would trigger a backlash against free-market capitalism. And free-market capitalism is the engine of our growth, and growth is the best way to reduce the deficit.”

That is why we need to raise new tax revenues as well — so we can simultaneously shrink the entitlements programs, but still keep them viable, and generate the funds needed to strengthen all five parts of our growth formula. Anyone who says that either entitlement reform or tax increases are off the table does not have a plan for sustaining American greatness and passing on the American dream to the next generation.

Alas, that is the Tea Party. It is so lacking in any aspiration for American greatness, so dominated by the narrowest visions for our country and so ignorant of the fact that it was not tax cuts that made America great but our unique public-private partnerships across the generations. If sane Republicans do not stand up to this Hezbollah faction in their midst, the Tea Party will take the G.O.P. on a suicide mission. No American politician was more allergic to debt or taxes than Thomas Jefferson, but he also appreciated the need to have the resources to make the Louisiana Purchase and insisted that on his tombstone it be written that he founded the University of Virginia.

Personally, I’ll support anyone with a real plan to cut spending, raise revenues and boost investment in the five pillars of our success — be they Democrats or Republicans. But if neither Republicans nor Democrats can see that we need a hybrid politics today — one that requires cutting, taxing and investing as part of a single nation-building strategy (phased in over time) — then I’ll hope for a third party that does get it and can take us where we need to go.

children, it will have huge fields to romp in, with lowhanging steak trees.

Here was the teachable moment. It took a while, but the eyesore is gone. And nobody held huge protests about it, nor did it make the list of dumb things done immediately after taking office.

A real, no nonsense grass roots effort, paid for by

folks out of their own pocket, without out-of-state funding or what is commonly called “astro-turfing.”

What a concept.

Tom Friedman

(Bob Higgins is a regular contributor to The Portland Daily Sun. Contact him at typingmonkey1@ gmail.com.)

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Man charged with two counts of murder for double shooting

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State police say a Massachusetts man was charged with two counts of murder Wednesday following Monday's double shooting in New Gloucester.

Joel Hayden, 29, is accused of gunning down his former friend, Trevor Mills, and the mother of his four children, Renee Sandora, outside of Sandora's New Gloucester home. Police didn't say what events led up to the shooting.

Both Sandora, 27, and Mills, 28, were transported to Central Maine Medical Center and listed in critical condition following the shooting, police said. Sandora died a day after the shooting, and Mills was pro-

nounced dead Wednesday morning.

Hayden was arrested shortly after noon Wednesday following his release from Maine Medical Center. He had his first appearance at Cumberland County Superior Court and was taken to Cumber County Jail, police said.

"He's been charged with two counts of murder," said Steve McCausland, spokesman for the Maine State Police.

Hayden The former couple had four children, including 3-month-old twins, together, McCaus-

Twins found dead in apartment identified

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City police identified Wednesday the 61-year-old twins who were found dead Monday in a Portland apartment building.

Officials say they don't immediately know the cause of death of Linda Salliotte and Judith Fuller.

The sisters were found Monday by a maintenance worker who entered Salliotte's apartment to check on the pair, said Lt. Gary Rogers, a Portland police

spokesman.

Fuller, who had a separate residence at the Longfellow Commons apartment building, was staying with her sister while work was being done to her apartment.

Rogers said the autopsy results were undetermined following toxicology reports.

He said there was no sign of foul play and that toxicology reports can take weeks to determine the cause of death.

land said.

Officials said the couple had a history of domestic violence and that Sandora had taken out protective orders on Hayden in the past. No orders were current during the shooting.

After the shooting, Hayden led police on a high speed chase for about 20 minutes before he crashed the vehicle and was taken into custody. He was driving a Cadillac owned by Mills' mother.

Hayden has a criminal history and spent time in Androscoggin County Jail in May for failure to pay fines related to 2008 convictions for operating under the influence and for trafficking in dangerous knives, according to jail records.

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"It doesn't slow (the project) down," said Commissioner Jim Cloutier, co-chairman of the committee.

"The commissioners will still hear the matter."

Any proposal to present to voters by way of a bond in November now falls on the trustees to hash out.

"It's all very close but not completely uniform," said Neal Pratt, chairman of the civic center's board of trustees.

Much of the discussion prior to the vote centered on finding a number that would prevent any tax hikes if the bond were to pass. The county made its last payment for construction of a new jail at the beginning of this year, which means about $2.1 million in property tax revenue will be freed up to spend in other areas.

The issue of whether civic center revenues would be enough to ensure that property taxes would remain unchanged was a key concern.

"We do not want this to (result) in a tax hike," said Pratt, adding that he felt $30 million was a safe

number to hopefully ensure no new taxes.

"I think we're all rowing in the same direction," he said. "(But), at the end of the day, there was a difference of about $3 million."

Before committee members took a vote on a possible specific limit, discussions during the meeting were about what features the new center would have.

The basic plan — which includes adding bathrooms, enclosed entrances and Americans with Disabilities Act-mandated seating, as well as safety, mechanical and electrical upgrades — comes in at $18.4 million.

A number of additional amenities, including new loading docks, additional space for vendors, clubs seats, replacing regular seats, reconfiguring aisles and further expanding the center, would bring the total cost of the project near $35 million.

Committee members agreed on much of the additional amenities, which some have argued are necessary in order to keep the 35-year-old building competitive in attracting big name entertainers and

keeping the Portland Pirates at the center.

However, when it came time to vote on a final proposal, members dropped the amenities plan and focused solely on the cost of the project. Concerns shifted to finding a final number to present to voters, first, and then deciding how many of the upgrades would fit in that proposal.

With the exception of Commissioner Susan Witonis, none of the committee members voiced opposition to renovation proposals.

"The cost of doing nothing can conceivably be greater," Pratt said. "What we're trying to do is keep the building viable and keep the building competitive."

Witonis said during the meeting she does not support the project.

Last week, the county's remaining two commissioners said they would approve sending tentative proposals to the November ballot for voters to decide on the issue.

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"The gay community has gone through such transition," said one member of the community performance arts organization.

"Social technology (computers, texting) has become the new way to meet people. Our social priorities have changed and, despite our constant fight for total equality, we are more accepted. Unlike 20 years ago, there is nothing shocking about a gay chorus anymore so our attraction within the community now has to be based on the music we sing and how it's presented, not on being gay men who sing."

Twenty years ago, being gay was very different than what it is today, members agree. With the ever changing and challenging times politically, socially and economically, the chorus decided to take a sabbatical and re-evaluate its past and present so members could create a solid future.

With membership and financial support on a continuous decline, board members decided to go back to the group's musical roots, focusing on the artistry and education of the original mission statement; and to become fiscally responsible and maintain a strong financial foundation for their $50,000 annual budget.

And, just as importantly, board members sought to (re)introduce the community to the Maine Gay Men's Chorus, emphasizing that "we are singers who just happen to be gay," keeping the spotlight on their music, not their sexual identity.

Maine Gay Men's Chorus, a nonprofit organization, was founded in the summer of 1992 by

“Social technology (computers, texting) has become the new way to meet people. Our social priorities have changed and, despite our constant fight for total equality, we are more accepted. Unlike 20 years ago, there is nothing shocking about a gay chorus anymore so our attraction within the community now has to be based on the music we sing and how it’s presented, not on being gay men who sing.” a quartet of men under the leadership of University of Southern Maine professor, Bruce Fithian.

Gay men ("...although straight men are welcome to join without fear of turning gay" a chorus member adds with a smile) had found a safe place to share their love of music, supportive social interaction and a voice to sing out to the community. Chorus membership has ranged from today's nine touring men to upwards of 60.

"The gay chorus was the first positive image the communityat-large had of gay people ... who could possibly be afraid of a bunch of men whose form of social activism is singing?" said Artistic Director Art Kenne.

Today, Keene is in the process of creating a Queer Choir that will be made up of the gay-lesbian-bisexual-transgender youth community. "(It's) an amazing opportunity

for their powerful voices and messages of life, love and struggles of acceptance to be heard," he said.

Touring Ensemble Director Tom Wallace said the small ensemble will continue its tour and anticipates having new members join this group of more experienced singers. "This ensemble will perform the more challenging musical pieces, individually and collectively with glorious harmonies to be heard anywhere we are welcome," Wallace said.

"We are the traveling ambassadors representing the entire chorus," added Board President Andrew Johnson, "the community needs to hear and see us not as gay singers but as singers who happen to be gay — the music is the focus."

With a broad repertoire of music — from standards to secular, funny to poignant, Broadway to classical — there have also been pieces written just for the chorus including Bruce Spang and Tom Wallace's "The White Rose," an operatic tribute to Charlie Howard who was murdered in Bangor 26 years ago.

Kenne announced that this 2011-12 season will bring new and exciting opportunities.

"We're thrilled that Maine Gay Men's Chorus will be a part of the GALA Festival Chorus in Denver during July of 2012 " said Keene,.

"The Gay and Lesbian Association of Choruses is the world's largest GLBT Arts Festival and helps choruses be strong both artistically and professionally.

It's such an honor for Maine to be represented, singing with thousands of Gay people from all over the world." see TIMES page 9

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The scene near Longfellow Square offered a chance to flesh out some of the character's secret-agent training.

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Spaltro, who performs music as Lady Lamb the Beekeeper (she's at the State Theatre Friday night on a bill with the band, Beirut), is lead actor in the film, and plays the aforementioned spy with the task of crossing from one side of State Street to the other.

During the shoot, Spaltro and the film crew had some help from Ryan Jarochym, another actor in the film who fulfilled the practical role of traffic stopper — he repeatedly and on cue strode into the crosswalk itself, interrupting traffic long enough so Spaltro could stride confidently (and safely) across a lower section of State Street where the traffic flow was diminished.

Welcome to the intricacies of filming for Damnationland.

"This is our first day of shooting, we're shooting three days this week and then we're shooting a couple of days in August," Meiklejohn said Wednesday.

He estimated the crew, which includes Jayson Lobozzo, director of photography, would shoot in about 30 different locations, including interior sites.

Teams that tackle the Damnationland challenge typically are tight knit and enthusiastic, Meiklejohn said.

"A lot of people who don't do filmmaking full time but are really passionate about it work really hard to make these really fun projects on a very, very small budget. I think our budget is me buying food and coffee for everybody," Meiklejohn said.

Meiklejohn is a filmmaker, instructor and video installation artist living in Portland, who made his feature-

length debut with the documentary, "My Heart Is An Idiot," which has screened in dozens of cities across the country. Having made mostly short documentaries and music videos, his short film for Damnationland is his first narrative work.

"There's a real variety of styles, (last year) there was a psychological horror film, there was a zombie film, there was one about weird serial killers, there's a lot of styles in there. We're doing it again this year. I just organized it last year, but this year I'm actually making one of the films," he said.

The Damnationland website (www. damnationland.com) describes an eclectic brew of horror films in the making.

"Mike Hadley is preparing an animated discussion of the hell in everyday life. Caitlin Coady has a cheerleader in a world gone wrong.

David Meiklejohn is telling the story of a vengeful spy. Mike Panenka’s movie has bird sounds, and Jeff Griecci’s piece centers around a photographer in central Maine who sees a little too much," the site summarizes.

Last year, more than 500 people around Maine gathered in theaters across the state on Halloween weekend to see seven short horror films.

This year, Damnationland organizers plan screenings of six films, with more locations than last year in the offing.

The event is billed as: "Six all new world premiere films by the best filmmakers Maine has to offer."

Meiklejohn said the films may be made on shoestring budgets, but they don't look it.

"They're indie in spirit but they're definitely professional looking, quality stuff," he said.

He invited the public to check out the Damnationland website to see clips from last year's films.

Damnationland 2011 will premiere on at the Nickelodeon Thursday, Oct. 20, at 7 p.m., with a 9:15 show to follow. Following the premiere in Portland, screenings are planned at Railroad Square Cinema in Waterville; St. Lawrence Arts Center in Portland; The Colonial in Belfast; The Temple in Houlton; The Frontier in Brunswick; and The Magic Lantern in Bridgton. For more information, visit www.damnationland.com.

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River City in Ogunquit: ‘Music Man’ shines “The Music Man” Ogunquit Playhouse has a “red, white and blue” hit, not to be missed! Meredith Willson’s “The Music Man” is what American musical theatre is all about, proving why Ogunquit Playhouse truly is a big piece of Broadway right here in Maine.

Set in 1912 Iowa, “The Music Man” tells the story of a traveling salesman who cons the colorful town folk into purchasing instruments and uniforms for a boy’s band he tries to organize. But when Harold Hill meets and falls in love with Marion the librarian, hilarious, heart warming (mis)adventures ensue, proving that there’s trouble with a capital “T” in River City!

With a huge cast of very talented actors (too many to mention individually), director Ray Roderick has created magic on stage, proving that the “old chestnut” musical still holds up solidly against the special effect heavy, American Idol type musical we now see on Broadway.

Roderick captured every moment perfectly, from the most obvious visuals to the simplest of nuances.

Choreography by Jeffry Denman was fun-tastic to watch, original and exciting. Musical direction

by Ken Clifton was crisp, clear and blew the roof off the Playhouse with one of the fullest sounding ensembles I have heard in a long time — “Seventy Six Trombones” gave me goose bumps! Costumes

by Costume World Theatrical were outstanding — every costume picture perfect and fun to look at (especially the women’s hats). The set designed by James Fouchard was simple but captured the nostalgic feel beautifully. Enhanced by Richard Latta’s effective lighting, it really felt like you were watch-

ing an old picture postcard come to life.

I applaud TV star Peter Scolari (Harold Hill) for taking a subtle approach to the role, making it his own rather ––––– than a copycat of original star Theatre Talk Robert Preston. There were some elements missing for me, but Mr. Scolari still gave a performance that would make Meredith Willson proud. The beautiful Julia Burrows (Marian Paroo) was perfect as the librarian — a sassy, heart warming performance with the best vocals of the night; her “My White Night” number was a show stopper! Triple threat Brad Bradley (Marcellus) with his infectious smile and boundless energy, was wonderful as Hill’s sidekick.

William McCauley (Mayor Shinn) and Beth McVey (Eulalie Mackecknie Shinn) were hysterical comedic leads, stealing every scene they were in. Linda Cameron (Mrs. Paroo) gave a quick witted, from-theheart performance.

The very funny Quartet (Andy Redeker, Don Rey, Tripp Hampton and Jeremy Pasha) were pitch perfect. The Pick-a-Little ladies, individually and collectively, solid and amusing. Khris Lewin (Charlie Cowell) was deliciously evil as the token “bad guy.”

Hilaire C. Smith (Ethel Toffelmeir) took her small role and made it stand out with her energetic starto-be quality; couldn’t take my eyes off her.

The featured dancing ensemble of eight were amazing! Every musical number was spot-on delightful and they deserve a standing ovation for being a solid support to the show’s success. Bryan J. Corts (Tommy Djilas) and Becca Lee (Zaneeta Shinn) were standouts not only in their roles, but as dancers- bravo!

Michael J. Tobin

Chorus evolves with changing times TIMES from page 7

Although there has been discussion in the past concerning the direction of the chorus and some say a lack of leadership of the organization, Johnson and the artistic team promised to offer collaborative leadership with a vision, bringing the original mission of "excellence in choral arts" back to the forefront. The goal also is to have a really fun time being social with each other within the chorus and outside of rehearsals. There was no shortage of stories from chorus members as to how much fun it is to be involved with a group of men that are "just like me."

But several MGMC members also shared their stories of how the chorus helped them personally as they discovered their place in the gay community. There are members who hadn't come "out" or did not feel comfortable or safe to be identified as "gay" so the chorus respected their personal choices by not disclosing their names in the playbill or didn't show their pictures. Many men in the chorus said they find support among each other as they struggle with the challenges of being a gay man — from "coming out" to relationship challenges to just being gay in the state of Maine. For many, these MGMC friends are the family they create for themselves. As one chorus member wrote, "I felt alone and scared when I came out but the chorus gave me a secure and positive place to be find my self confidence and self esteem."

"There is no question that the Maine Gay Men's Chorus changed my life," wrote one member, "it helped me accept myself not only as a gay man but helped me find my voice as a member of my community." Another member wrote, "The chorus made me realize that being gay is what I am, not who I am. What a gift to express myself through music in such a positive, welcoming atmosphere!"

Auditions for the chorus and touring ensemble will be held in September with details being posted on the MGMC website and in the press.

There is a $100 chorus fee that goes toward materials, concert costs and staffing, and each member needs to provide a tux. But Johnson was quick to add, "We know that the economy is tough and we will work with those men who can't afford the dues all at once or may not have access to a tux."

Any member must be 18 years of age or older (the upcoming Queer Choir will be youth only) and each chorus rehearses one night a week. A MGMC member can be in either or both of the choruses.

For more information, please contact the Maine Gay Men's Chorus at 370-8360 or visit the MGMC website at mainegaymenschorus.com. Leadership contacts are Artistic Director, Art Kenne director@mainegaymenschorus.com, Touring Ensemble Director, Tom Wallace, adirector@mainegaymenschorus.com and Board President, Andrew Johnson, president@mainegaymenschorus.com.

Yes, there were children — lots of them — most notably Bryan Marden (Winthrop Paroo) who captured our hearts with his lisped charm.

If I had one criticism, it was the painted backdrops. Although they looked amazing, you could see through them and scene focus was often broken when actors and set pieces were moving into place behind them. I don’t think the actors who were getting into place before the show and after intermission were aware we could see them, perhaps they will want to do that “in character” in the future.

The well deserved standing ovation and audible “Bravo’s” made this critic long for more of those timeless classics that rely on the words and music, rather than the spectacle of multi-million dollar sets and special effects and (as I call it) scream singing which young performers seem to think makes them a star. Go see the Ogunquit Playhouse production of “The Music Man” and see why it is a musical masterpiece that must be experienced by the entire family!

The Ogunquit Playhouse, Rte 1, Ogunquit, ME. Box Office 1-800-982-2787 or go online ogunquitplayhouse.org for online ticketing and more information. Next on stage, “Legally Blonde” starring Sally Struthers, Aug. 24-Sept. 17 and “Miss Saigon,” Sept.

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By Holiday Mathis By borrowing or lending from a friend, you could cause stress and ultimately a situation that will lead to the end of the relationship.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21).

The one who once had you jumping from task to task no longer has this kind of power over you. You are older and wiser, and you realize that you have a choice about whether or not to serve this person.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19).

Some source of pain still has a minor but undeniable affect on you. You’ll work to free yourself, bit by bit. And when you finally get free, you will be spontaneous and playful.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18).

There are many aspects to your personality, and they will be expressed in myriad ways. The gentle you accepts and supports the you who has to be somewhat fearsome to make things happen.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20).

Hidden in the deep maze of the unconscious are treasures and booby traps.

Sometimes there is no logical way to tell the difference, and yet, without logic, you do a brilliant job of sensing your way through.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (July 28).

Using your talents to better society will be foremost on your mind, and for this reason, you’ll put great concentration into your efforts to professionally advance. In August, you’ll benefit from new technology and invention. Your enjoyment of a sport or special interest connects you with new friends in September. Cancer and Aries people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 50, 1, 25, 30 and 16.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19). You intend to have more love in your life, and that intention is ringing across the universe now. You will soon be answered by love in many forms, including platonic, familial and romantic.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). There is someone who creates a meteor-like impact in your life. Having crashed to the surface of a planet, the meteor sits calmly in the middle of the storm it created.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You will enter different circles of influence and be automatically accepted. This is true even if you’re not quite dressed like everyone else, and even if you’re not solid on the customs of the group.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You don’t like it when people interrupt you, and so you will make a conscious effort not to interrupt anyone else. Because you let everyone have a say, you gain knowledge and insight into an exclusive world.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). There are those who love you with an undeniable force. Once you realize just how loved you are, this force will heal you and help you to unify your fragmented parts.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Seeking pleasure isn’t always a selfish act. The thing you do for the sheer joy of it also happens to spread joy to others. And here’s a bonus: You will be nurtured by the act that enthralls you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Someone from your past feels that he or she had a chance with you once and blew it. Maybe this person won’t reach out, but you can feel him or her thinking about you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). This is a day for social and economic caution.

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––––––– ALMANAC ––––––– Today is Thursday, July 28, the 209th day of 2011. There are 156 days left in the year.

Today’s Highlight in History: On July 28, 1914, World War I began as Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia.

On this date: In 1540, King Henry VIII’s chief minister, Thomas Cromwell, was executed, the same day Henry married his fifth wife, Catherine Howard.

In 1609, the English ship Sea Venture, commanded by Adm. Sir George Somers, ran ashore on Bermuda, where the passengers and crew founded a colony.

In 1932, federal troops forcibly dispersed the so-called “Bonus Army” of World War I veterans who had gathered in Washington to demand money they weren’t scheduled to receive until 1945.

In 1943, President Franklin D. Roosevelt announced the end of coffee rationing, which had limited people to one pound of coffee every five weeks since it began in Nov. 1942.

In 1945, a U.S. Army bomber crashed into the 79th floor of New York’s Empire State Building, killing 14 people.

In 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson announced he was increasing the number of American troops in South Vietnam from 75,000 to 125,000 “almost immediately.”

In 1976, an earthquake devastated northern China, killing at least 242,000 people, according to an official estimate.

In 2002, nine coal miners trapped in the flooded Quecreek (KYOO’-kreek) Mine in Somerset, Pa., were rescued after 77 hours underground.

One year ago: A federal judge put most of Arizona’s toughest-in-the-nation immigration law on hold just hours before it was to take effect. A Pakistani Airbus crashed into the hills overlooking Islamabad, killing all 152 people aboard.

Today’s Birthdays: Movie director Andrew V. McLaglen is 91. Actor Darryl Hickman is 80. Ballet dancer-choreographer Jacques d’Amboise is 77. Art critic Robert Hughes is 73. Musical conductor Riccardo Muti is 70. Former Senator and NBA Hall of Famer Bill Bradley is 68. “Garfield” creator Jim Davis is 66. Singer Jonathan Edwards is 65. Actress Linda Kelsey is 65. TV producer Dick Ebersol is 64. Actress Sally Struthers is 63. Actress Georgia Engel is 63. Rock musician Simon Kirke is 62. Rock musician Steve Morse is 57. CBS anchorman Scott Pelley is 54. Actor Michael Hayden is 48. Actress Lori Loughlin is 47. Jazz musician-producer Delfeayo Marsalis is 46. Actress Elizabeth Berkley is 39. Singer Afroman is 37. Country musician Todd Anderson (Heartland) is 36.

Rock singer Jacoby Shaddix (Papa Roach) is 35. Country singer Carly Goodwin is 30.

Actor Dustin Milligan is 26. Actor Nolan Gerard Funk is 25.

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When people ask, “Do you mind if I call you Jean?” I smile and reply, “Actually, it’s Jean-Marie.” The usual response is, “That’s OK. I’ll just call you Jean.” Frankly, I find this dismissive and disrespectful, and I am fed up. Do you have any suggestions? -- The Whole Package in D.C. Dear D.C.: You are entitled to be called what you prefer, although people tend to shorten everyone’s name unless taught to do otherwise. So be more assertive. The first time you are addressed as “Jean,” reply, “Sorry, but I prefer JeanMarie.” After that, if someone insists on calling you by a nickname, pretend you do not hear them. It will take time, and you should always be polite and friendly, but don’t give in.

Dear Annie: I read the letter from “Fed-Up Mom,” whose son refuses to brush his teeth. You said he might change his ways if he meets a girl who refuses to kiss him.

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Thursday, July 28 UMaine School of Law conference on data security 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Center for Law and Innovation at the University of Maine School of Law is hosting a daylong conference, “Data Security and Management in Global Commerce II.” The conference will take place in the Lee Conference Room of USM’s Wishcamper Center, Portland.

Registration is $95 per person and can be done online at http://tlc.usm.maine.edu/cli/index.php or by calling 2288430. Breakout session topics will address the latest state, federal and international privacy-related legislation; how data privacy and security controls are embedded into IT; best practices for data management policies; and duties, compliance, insurance and PR after a security breach. For the day’s complete agenda, see www.lawandinnovation. org/cli/events/agenda.php. Conference sponsors include Pierce Atwood, Bernstein Shur, and the International Association of Privacy Professionals.

Jeannie Brett at library book reading 10:30 a.m. Jeannie Brett, illustrator of the newly released children’s book “My Cat, Coon Cat,” will read from and sign copies of the book at the Portland Public Library. Children will also have the opportunity to create their own cat masks with the artist. The library is located at 5 Monument Square. “The charming children’s book, written by Sandy Ferguson Fuller, published by Islandport Press, uses verse to tell the story of a young girl who moves into a new house and slowly wins the affection of a classic Maine coon cat.

Through the course of a day, the girl and the cat share experiences which bring them closer. As the shy cat meets the girl’s kitten, chases dragonflies and explores the neighborhood, he realizes he has a safe new home. The gentle rhymes and appealing watercolors will delight early readers as they learn how to make a new friend with patience, humor and kindness.” For more information, contact the library at 871-1700. For more information about the book, please contact Islandport Press at books@islandportpress. com or 207-846-3344, or visit www.islandportpress.com.

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Little Red Riding Hood reimagined 4 p.m. This summer, Little Red Riding Hood and her grandmother find themselves facing not just one wolf, but two!

The Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine kicks off its 2011-2012 theatre season with Little Red Riding Hood (or Grandmother Slyboots), a twist on the well-worn tale of a flighty girl and conniving wolf. In this story, Little Red’s nemesis, the wolf, is an arrogant young prankster. A sage older wolf advises him to give up his foolish impersonations of humans and just be the best wolf he can be. The Children’s Museum & Theatre’s Dress Up Theatre has been home to more than a dozen productions since 2008, but the staging for Little Red Riding Hood will offer audiences a uniquely immersive experience: the show will take place in the center of the room, with rows of seating (some elevated) along two opposite walls.

The show runs for two weekends, July 21-31: Thursdays and Fridays at 4 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.

Tickets are $9 each ($8 for members) and can be reserved at the front desk (142 Free St.), at kitetails.org or by calling 8281234, ext. 231. Advance reservations are encouraged.

PORTopera President’s Dinner 5 p.m. PORTopera will hold the President’s Dinner, a pre-performance dinner and cocktail hour beginning at 5 p.m. and concluding in time for guests to attend PORTopera’s mainstage production, “The Daughter of the Regiment.” The President’s Dinner will take place at Harbour’s Edge, overlooking picturesque Casco Bay and within walking distance of Merrill Auditorium. Artistic and Stage Director Dona D. Vaughn and Conductor Stephen Lord from The Daughter of the Regiment will be in attendance, providing an opportunity for guests to meet the people behind the opera. Dona D. Vaughn, who has had a direct role in PORTopera since the beginning seventeen years ago, is responsible for the audition and selection process along with the stage production of each performance. Stephen Lord, the conductor of The Daughter of the Regiment, is an influential member in the world of opera and was named one of the “25 most powerful names in Opera” by Opera News.

Tickets for the pre-performance Surf ‘n’ Turf dinner are limited; call 879-7678 to order. Tickets are $100 each. Tickets for “The Daughter of the Regiment” are available through porttix.com and start at $41 including the PortTix handling fee.

Alive at Five free outdoor concert 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The much anticipated Alive at Five free outdoor concerts kick is taking place each Thursday in Monument Square. “What better way to spend a summer night than to kick back, listen to free music in the summer sun and enjoy a cold drink in the beer garden, presented

by Sebago Brewing Company.” July 28 — Marion Grace (Singer-Songwriters) and Gypsy Tailwind (Americana / Roots); Aug. 4 — The Modest Proposal (MAMM SLAM High

As the Freeport Shakespeare Festival kicks off, tonight, Freeport Factory Stage features “Before Bill.” Then, the mainstage production of “Twelfth Night” opens at L.L. Bean Discovery Park on Tuesday, Aug. 2. (COURTESY PHOTO) School Band Winners) and The Kenya Hall Band (Rhythm and Blues). For more information and a full schedule of free summer events, visit portlandmaine.com or call 772.6828.

Bark in the Park to raise funds for the Portland Police Department’s K-9 Unit 6:15 p.m. Dogs and their families are invited to enjoy an evening of baseball while raising valuable funds to support the Canine Unit of the Portland Police Department. Bark in the Park ticket holders sit in the third base bleacher section with all access to the “birthday section” behind the bleachers. There will be dogs up for adoption, a grassy relief area, wading pool, canine watering station, dog treats and games for pups and their families. Dog valets will also be on hand to care for pets so people can visit the concessions. At 6:15 p.m. is pre-game parade for pups and people led by Slugger, the Seadog’s mascot, and the Portland Police K-9 Units around Hadlock Field; game starts at 7 p.m. Hadlock Field. Tickets cost $7 (children under 2 free). They can be purchased at the Planet Dog Company Store at 211 Marginal Way, Portland (346-8606) or by calling Planet Dog at 800-381-1516.

Free Lakescaping Demonstration Event 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Lakescaping for Clean Water: Buffers, Rain Barrels, Rain Gardens ... How to capture and control Maine’s rain to protect Maine’s clean lakes. Did you know that soil is the No. 1 pollutant in Maine’s lakes? Want to learn how to do your part to keep soil and other substances out of our water and on the ground where they belong? Join us as Master Gardener-trained Kirsten Ness describes Lakescaping: easy, inexpensive, and attractive methods each of us can use to help protect clean water in Maine. We’ll show you around the Ecology Center demonstrations of lake-friendly plantings and installations and offer advice for your own property. (Free, limit 20). Sebago Lake Ecology Center, Intersection of Routes 237 and 35 in Standish. Reserve a seat: 774-5961, ext 3324 or email sebagolake@pwd.org.

Fenix Theatre Company 6:30 p.m. “Fenix Theatre Company exists to provide the southern Maine community access to free classical theater in the beauty of Deering Oaks. We thrive on the unique collaboration between audience and performer found in outdoor theater.” Bring your own seat and some food, drink, etc.” “Waiting for Godot” by Samuel Beckett, running Thursday and Saturday evenings Aug. 4 and Aug. 6 and Friday nights July 29 and Aug. 12 at 6:30 p.m. by the bridge in Deering Oaks.

“Love’s Labour’s Lost,” by William Shakespeare, one of Shakespeare’s early comedies, running Thursday and Saturday evenings July 28 but not July 30; Aug. 11 and Aug. 13 and Friday nights, Aug. 5 at 6:30 p.m. by the reflecting pool in Deering Oaks. www.fenixtheatre.com

Concert at Fort Allen Park: Sean Mencher 7 p.m. “We’re putting the band back in the bandstand at Fort Allen Park!” In July and August, Friends of the

Eastern Promenade scheduled seven Thursday evening concerts. Sean Mencher and his Rhythm Kings (Rockabilly), sponsorship in memory of Betty Winterhalder.

Other concerts: Thursday, Aug. 4 — Big Chief (Rhythm & Roots Music). Sponsored by Coyne Piergrossi Associates, Keller Williams Realty. Thursday, Aug. 11 — The McCarthys (Country Rock). Sponsored by Kemp Goldberg Partners. Thursday, Aug. 18 — Banda di Nepi (Community Band from Italy). Sponsored by the Italian Heritage Center.

‘The Daughter of the Regiment’ 7:30 p.m. PORTopera’s 2011 mainstage production, “The Daughter of the Regiment,” stars Bangor native and University of Southern Maine graduate Ashley Emerson in the lead role, supported by a cast of seasoned performers and another up-and-coming young artist. PORTopera presents the opera comique “The Daughter of the Regiment” (La Fille du Régiment) in two performances on Thursday, July 28 and Saturday, July 30 at Portland’s Merrill Auditorium. Both performances begin at 7:30 p.m.

The Debutante Hour 8 p.m. Mayo Street Arts features Brooklyn sweethearts The Debutante Hour, ukelele duo Dos Eckies, juggler Matiss Duhon, and Vintage 35mm Shorts from the underground collection of Blinky McGee. See New York’s cabaret acoustic act The Debutante Hour, “a cross between the Roches, Tiger Lillies, and your deep, dirty subconscious.” The trio consists of multi-instrumentalists Susan Hwang, Mia Pixley, and Maria Sonevytsky. Their music has been described as “antifolk songs with the occasional waltz, warming up the audience to clap along and cheer” and “songs about lost love, weird love and the devil.” http:// mayostreetarts.org/calendar

Freeport Shakespeare Festival launches 8 p.m. The Freeport Shakespeare Festival becomes a major Maine festival in only its second year of production. Over 2,500 people attended in 2010. This year, the Freeport Shakespeare Festival features three different productions, three locations and a total of 25 performances over an 18-day period. An estimated 12,000 people will attend one or more of these shows. On Thursday, July 28, a three-week production of “Before Bill” kicks off the festival at the new Freeport Factory Stage, located in downtown Freeport at 5 Depot St. Visit www.freeportfactory.com for details. The following week, on Tuesday, Aug. 2, the mainstage production of “Twelfth Night” opens at L.L. Bean Discovery Park. Audiences can choose from 10 nightly free performances from Aug. 2 through Aug. 12 (no performance on Monday, Aug. 8) – It is notable that never before has a single production encompassed an extended run at Discovery Park. Visit www.freeportshakespearefestival.org for schedules. see next page

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Friday, July 29 Weeks Act celebration at White Mountain NF 9:30 a.m. The White Mountain National Forest along with several partner organizations is hosting a family-friendly festival at the base of the Mt. Washington Auto Road in New Hampshire’s Pinkham Notch. “The Weeks Act, passed in 1911, is marking its 100th Anniversary. ... This free, public event is part of a coordinated New Hampshire effort celebrating the Weeks Act Centennial. The Weeks Act made the creation of the National Forests east of the Mississippi River possible. This landmark piece of conservation legislation helped to create 41 National Forests in the Eastern United States, including the White Mountain National Forest. Additional information about the Weeks Act Centennial Festival and a list of other events are available at www.weekslegacy.org or www.fs.fed.us/ r9/forests/white_mountain.

Eighth Maine Annual Art Show and Sale 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Annual art show at the Eighth Maine Museum on Peaks Island. “See the artwork, meet the artists and take home some treasures. ... The Eighth Maine Regiment Memorial Association, Inc. perpetuates the memory and preserves the history of the Eighth Maine Volunteer Regiment including the real and personal property of the Association.” http://eighthmaine.com/aboutus.aspx

Law Enforcement Explorer Academy deadline 4 p.m. The Portland Police Department is receiving applications for its third annual Law Enforcement Explorer Academy until 4 p.m. Friday, July 29. The Academy will begin Monday, Aug. 8 at 8 a.m. and will conclude with a graduation ceremony, where cadets will earn their Portland Police Explorer Badge Friday, Aug. 12 at 4 p.m., at the Portland Police Station. For more information about the program or to apply to be an explorer, contact Senior Lead Officer Tim Farris at timf@portlandmaine.gov, 756-9405, or Senior Lead Officer Ray Ruby at raymondr@portlandmaine.gov, 233-1151.

Book launch celebration with Angus King 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Former Maine governor, Angus King, at the Portland Public Library. Author of “Governor’s Travels: How I Left Politics, Learned to Back Up a Bus and Found America,” Rines Auditorium. www.portlandlibrary.com

Saturday, July 30 Sgt. Johnsey/Sgt. Betters Memorial Benefit Ride 11 a.m. The third annual Sgt. Johnsey/Sgt. Betters Memorial Benefit Motorcycle Ride is scheduled. Registration and start location will be Parker’s Restaurant, 1349 Washington Ave. Ride will start at 11 a.m. and will end at Bray’s Brew Pub in Naples around 12:30 p.m. Route will be different from last year. Registration fee is $20 / $5 for passenger.

We’ll have several raffle prizes again this year. All proceeds go to the four children of Sgt. Richard “Rick” Betters and Sgt. Rob Johnsey from the Portland Police Department. www.maineassociationofpolice.com/in_memoriam.htm

Little Red Riding Hood reimagined 1 p.m. This summer, Little Red Riding Hood and her grandmother find themselves facing not just one wolf, but two!

The Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine kicks off its 2011-2012 theatre season with Little Red Riding Hood (or Grandmother Slyboots), a twist on the well-worn tale of a flighty girl and conniving wolf. In this story, Little Red’s nemesis, the wolf, is an arrogant young prankster. A sage older wolf advises him to give up his foolish impersonations of humans and just be the best wolf he can be. The Children’s Museum & Theatre’s Dress Up Theatre has been home to more than a dozen productions since 2008, but the staging for Little Red Riding Hood will offer audiences a uniquely immersive experience: the show will take place in the center of the room, with rows of seating (some elevated) along two opposite walls.

The show runs for two weekends, July 21-31: Thursdays and Fridays at 4 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.

Tickets are $9 each ($8 for members) and can be reserved at the front desk (142 Free St.), at kitetails.org or by calling 8281234, ext. 231. Advance reservations are encouraged.

The Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum is open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and trains are scheduled to run on the hour from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visit www.mainenarrowgauge.org for details. (DAVID CARKHUFF PHOTO) African America, Armenia, Bosnia, Cambodia, Caribbean, Congo, French, Finnish, Greek, Hispanic Nations, Irish, East India, Italy, Native America, Nigeria, Polish, Romania, Somalia, Sudan, Thai, Uganda and Vietnam. The festival offers guests great opportunity and a unique start on holiday shopping.”

Fair Farm Bill Road Trip kickoff at Portland’s Urban Farm Fermentory, Falmouth’s Winslow Farms 4 p.m. Food & Water Watch, in partnership with the Winter Cache Project, Urban Farm Fermentory, Arm Factory, and Maine Indoor Plant Kingdom will be holding a weekend of activities on July 30 and 31. “The events will kick off the Fair Farm Bill Road Trip — a month of activities across 20 states to educate consumers about how the federal Farm Bill impacts us all. From low-income families who need food stamps to survive, to midsized family farmers struggling to stay in business, to shoppers who deserve healthier food choices, everyone has the right to safe, healthy, affordable food that supports independent farmers and producers, but to restore this balance, ‘voting with our forks’ is not enough.

We need a fair Farm Bill. July 30 events will be held at 200 Anderson St. in Portland and the July 31 event will be held at Winslow Farms in Falmouth at 291 New Gray Road. July 30 — 4 p.m.-8 p.m. Urban Farmers Market: Experience the Local Food Movement, eat local food, meet local farmers, and hear local music; 4:30 p.m. What the Fair Farm Bill Means for Maine by Nisha Swinton, Food & Water Watch and Canning Demonstration by Jeremy Bloom, Internet Farm; 7 p.m. Fair and Local Food Panel Discussion — Panelists: Adam Burke from PROP, Jeremy Bloom from Internet Farmer, Lisa Ferandaz from Eat Maine Foods and Portland Permaculture, Stowell Watters from Rippling Waters Farm, Nisha Swinton from Food & Water Watch, and Gretchen Voight from Winter Cache Project; 8 p.m. A Free Film Screening of “FRESH!” (outdoor projected screening) Bring a blanket! Free show: Dance the Night away after the film with Pump the Pump featuring Theodore Tree House. July 31 — 11 a.m. Learn about sustainable agriculture right from the source. Bring a dish to share for the potluck afterwards.

“Congress works on the Farm Bill every 5 years and the bill presents a crucial opportunity to create a fairer, safer and more sustainable food system.” For more information about the Farm Bill, visit http://www.foodandwaterwatch. org/food/farm-bill-2012/. Please RSVP to: Nisha Swinton, 619-5845 nswinton@fwwatch.org.

Kick-off for The March of Dimes Event 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Newick’s Lobster House will host a Kickoff for The March of Dimes Event: March Back to School in Style. This event will kick-off two weeks of fundraising to support March of Dimes research and education programs to help moms have full term pregnancies and healthy babies. The fundraising will culminate in a Back to School Mall Walk and Fashion show on Aug. 13 at the Maine Mall.

For more information, visit the Maine March of Dimes Web site at marchofdimes.com/maine.

Greater Portland Festival of Nations

Backyard BBQ by Deux Cochons, show at Mayo St.

2 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The ninth annual Greater Portland Festival of Nations returns to Deering Oaks Park “as Maine’s largest and most authentic multi-cultural festival.” The event is free and open to the public. “The ninth annual Greater Portland Festival of Nations aims to celebrate and embrace the cultural diversity of our community by encouraging understanding, appreciation and respect of the cultures of the State of Maine diverse community through a fun-filled day of music, dance, food, children’s activities and marketplace. Some of these ethnic and diverse vendors from different nations participating in 2010 included

6:30 p.m. Barbecue before a show. “Mayo Street Arts has a great backyard and we’re excited to spend some time before the show filling up on BBQ back there. Vegetarian options will be available.” Then, HillyTown Presents: if and it/Beat Radio (NYC)/The Farthest Forests; backyard BBQ

by Deux Cochons. “Why: Because it’s summer and we must barbecue and hear live bands.” BBQ by Deux Cochon 6:30-8 p.m. in the backyard. Bands at 8, 9 and 10 p.m.

Admission: $4/$8 in advance. www.brownpapertickets. com/event/187823 or $5/$10 the day of. Mayo Street Arts, 10 Mayo St., Portland.

‘The Daughter of the Regiment’ 7:30 p.m. PORTopera’s 2011 mainstage production, “The Daughter of the Regiment,” stars Bangor native and University of Southern Maine graduate Ashley Emerson in the lead role, supported by a cast of seasoned performers and another up-and-coming young artist. PORTopera presents the opera comique “The Daughter of the Regiment” (La Fille du Régiment) in two performances on Thursday, July 28 and Saturday, July 30 at Portland’s Merrill Auditorium. Both performances begin at 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, July 31 Pancake breakfast at the Fifth Maine 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Pancake breakfast at the Fifth Maine Regiment Museum, $7 Adult $4 Child under 10. Enjoy a delicious breakfast by the sea in seaside dining room.

Menu: two kinds of pancakes, eggs, ham, baked beans, watermelon, juice, coffee and tea. FMI: 766-3330 or fifthmaine@juno.com.

Tri for a Cure 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The fourth annual Tri for a Cure will be taking place on, on and around the campus of Southern Maine Community College. The All- Women’s Triathlon draws nearly 1,000 participants and thousands of spectators. The Tri for a Cure is an event sponsored by Maine Cancer Foundation that raises funds for cancer research, education and patient support programs. All of the funds raised remain in Maine. For more information about this event or ways to avoid the traffic delays, call Maine Cancer Foundation at 773-2533 or visit the website for specific maps and details. www.mainetriforacure.org

Mackworth Island Show & Shine 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The eighth annual Mackworth Island Show & Shine will be held (rain or shine) at the Governor Baxter School for the Deaf on Mackworth Island in Falmouth. The proceeds of this car show, which is open to and features all types of show cars, will benefit The Foundation for Maine’s Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children. Beautiful Mackworth Island, just off the coast of Falmouth, once again beckons for one of the Southern Maine’s premier summer family fun events. “With easy access via the Andrews Avenue causeway (off of Route 1), come spend an enjoyable day strolling the rolling greens, relaxing under the shade trees and taking in ocean views while experiencing the exciting sights and sounds of some of Maine’s top show cars. Featured will be show cars of all makes, models and types and awards will be given in many categories, including Best in Show and People’s Choice. DJ Stan Manning of 107.5 Frank FM will be on hand to spin the music and the Falmouth Rotary Club will sponsor the food and beverage booth. For the last several years, the Down East Porsche Club of America has sponsored the Show & Shine event. The proceeds from these events have been used to provide thousands of dollars in scholarships to deaf and hard of hearing children all over the state of Maine. “We are pleased and proud to be part of such an important effort on behalf of a worthy cause,” said Jerry Giordano, President of the Down East Region PCA. “It is important to us to be a leader and made a contribution in the community.” Car registration begins at 8:30 am and the $10 donation admits one show car and up to two people. The spectator gates open at 10 am, with car judging at 11 a.m. and awards at 1 p.m.

General admission is a $5 donation for adults and $3 for kids age six to 15. Kids under six get in free.” For more information, contact Jerry Giordano at 781-4904 or ggiordan@maine.rr.com. see next page

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Rooftop Film: ‘PeeWee’s Big Adventure’ 9 p.m. MENSK is pleased to announce a rooftop screening of “PeeWee’s Big Adventure.” Free Street Parking Garage, Portland. Movie starts at sunset, 9 p.m. The public is invited to the top level of the Free Street parking garage in Portland to screen segments from local No Umbrella Media and Sap Pail productions film “Now We’re Cooking” followed

by Pee Wee’s Big Adventure (1985 American adventure comedy film directed by Tim Burton starring Paul Reubens).

The films begin around sunset, (or by 9pm) Bring your own lawn chair, blankets and snacks. Enter at 45 Spring Street.

A free event, hosted by MENSK. Parking is available. For more information, visit www.noumbrella.com and www. menskmaine.org. Free. Contact: info@menskmaine.org

Monday, Aug. 1

tragedy in Portland, Maine. A boy threw a firecracker onto a pile of wood shavings and it erupted in a blaze as residents prepared to celebrate the 90th anniversary of American independence in the momentous time following the Civil War. The violent conflagration killed two people and destroyed 1500 structures on nearly thirty streets. Authors Michael Daicy and Don Whitney, both retired firefighters, chronicle the day’s catastrophic events, as well as the bravery of those who fought the ferocious fire, dispelling the myth that ill-trained firefighting contributed to the devastation. The book is based on records, documents and reports, as well eyewitness accounts from firefighters and citizens.” Maine Historical Society.

Wednesday, Aug. 3 Meeting of the Committee to Restore the Abyssinian Meeting House

8:30 a.m. Tim Thomas Hockey Camp. Aug. 1-5. Family Ice Center, Falmouth. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Forwards and Defense).

North Yarmouth Academy, Yarmouth, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

(Goalies). Hockey great Tim Thomas said he created the Tim Thomas Hockey Camp four years ago “to work with Forwards, Defense and Goalies in my youth and adult summer hockey camps. I understand what it takes to succeed as an athlete and my passion is to share my knowledge and put a smile on our players’ faces.”www.timthomashockey.com

11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The next meeting of the Committee to Restore the Abyssinian Meeting House will be an open house from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., followed by a brief business meeting of the Board of Directors. concluding by 6 pm. and including final plans for the Excavation Project. Estimated to begin Aug. 20 and completion hoped to conclude by Dec. 1. The program and times will be sent out that are associated with the events of the day. The Open House will feature “Meet the Author” Christopher L. Webber: hear the story of the Rev. James W.C. Pennington, the fugutive slave who was a national leader in the pre-Civil War abolition movement and also Pastor of the Abyssinian Church in Portland.

Innocent Interlude: Scenes of Life in Portland

‘Breaking Ground’ author at library

Tim Thomas Hockey Camps

2 p.m. Innocent Interlude: Scenes of Life in Portland, Maine, 1940-41 (2004). “Take an amazing tour of Portland in the early 1940’s. City officials made this remarkable series of color films that document life around Portland, capturing: longshoremen unloading ships on the waterfront; regattas; a soap box derby on Park Avenue; baseball, swan boats, and ice skating at Deering Oaks Park; aerial views of the city; snow plows; the removal of trolley tracks from Congress Street, and many other subjects. Film narrated by Historian Joel Eastman. Daily Screenings: Monday-Friday in July and August (60 minutes).” Maine Historical Society.

MECA Master of Fine Arts lectures 6:30 p.m. Each summer, the Master of Fine Arts program at Maine College of Art invites guest artists, curators and scholars to participate in the curriculum. All visiting artists deliver a free public lecture in Osher Hall at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 1: Hamish Fulton; Since the early 1970s, Fulton has been labeled as a sculptor, photographer, conceptual artist and artist. Fulton, however, characterises himself as a “walking artist.” Aug. 8: Lisi Raskin; Raskin handcrafts whimsical recreations of military command centers. This summer the MFA’s Moth Press is also releasing Mapping the Intelligence of Artistic Work; An Explorative Guide to Making, Thinking, and Writing by Anne West. West is an educator, writer and independent curator. She teaches in the Division of Graduate Studies at Rhode Island School of Design, where she supports students across disciplines in conceptualizing and writing their master’s thesis. www.meca.edu/mfa

Tuesday, Aug. 2 Music from the Andes noon to 1 p.m. With a full schedule of diverse free events, there is something for everyone to enjoy each week in downtown Portland. Post Office Park, Congress Square and Lobsterman’s Park provide perfect venues for live music, talented local performers and activities for kids.

Whether during a lunch break or with the kids, downtown Portland’s free events are not to be missed.

Weekday Performance Series — Tuesdays, noon to 1 p.m.

Enjoy your lunch outside and be entertained by Portland’s best talented performers! Congress Square: Aug. 2, Music from the Andes with Inca Sun. The richness of Peruvian folk lore comes alive with Inca Son. Haunting melodies that will transport the listener clear to the Andes Mountains. Aug. 9, Samuel James acoustic blues. A roots troubadour of the highest order, James will sing you a song with raw, sweatpouring soul, all the while playing the guitar with such commanding virtuosity you’ll swear he’s reinventing it. Then he’ll tell you a story enrapturing you to the point where you’ll almost forget he’s a musician. Aug. 16, West African rhythms with Annegret Baier. Annegret Baier will present West African rhythms and songs on authentic drums and percussion instruments! Brought to you by WPXT, WPME, WHOM, mainetoday.com, raisingmaine.com. For more information and a full schedule of free summer events visit portlandmaine.com or call772.6828.

The 1866 Fire Disaster noon. Book Talk: Portland’s Greatest Conflagration: The 1866 Fire Disaster. Speakers: Michael Daicy and Don Whitney, Authors. “On the Fourth of July in 1866, joy turned to

noon. William D. Andrews will read from and sign copies of his new novel, “Breaking Ground,” at the Portland Public Library’s Brown Bag Lunch at noon. The library is located at 5 Monument Square.“Breaking Ground” is Andrews’ second novel. The first, the highly acclaimed “Stealing History,” introduced readers to Julie Williamson, the inquisitive director of an historical society in a western Maine mountain town. In “Breaking Ground,” Julie is embroiled yet again in another mystery set at the historical society. This time, a well-known benefactor is murdered on the morning of the ceremony to celebrate construction of an important new building. As in Stealing History, Julie can’t help but want to solve the murder, much to the dismay of those around her. From the familiar board of trustees to the tireless town police chief, to Julie’s professor boyfriend, Andrews presents another suspenseful novel filled with Maine characters and history. Andrews is the former president of Westbrook College in Portland, Maine. Now a consultant, freelance editor, and writer, he divides his time between Newry and Portland, with his wife, Debby. For more about the event, contact the library at 871-1700. For more information about the book, contact Islandport Press at 846-3344 or at info@islandportpress.com, or visit www.islandportpress. com. Islandport Press is a Maine-based publisher of quality books about Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont.

Discover Girl Scouts 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Girl Scouts of Maine is hosting an event for girls aged 5-9, entering grades k-3 in the fall, and who are not yet in a troop. First Congregational Church in Scarborough. This fun event will allow new girls and their parent or guardian to sample a variety of activities and discover what Girl Scouting is all about! Girls must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Registration is required in advance and a fee of $6 will help cover supplies. To register, please call 772-1177, by July 28.

‘L. L. Bean: The Man and His Company’ 6 p.m. Bull Moose Scarborough (456 Payne Road) will host James Witherell, author of the biographical “L. L. Bean: The Man and His Company,” for a book signing. The book was released on May 2. “Witherell’s book tells the story of the L. L. Bean Company, from its modest beginnings when Leon Leonwood Bean developed the now famous ‘boot’ because his feet got wet and sore on a hunting trip, to its growth into a company with its own zip code. It follows the ups and downs of the company, a family business that has held onto its core principles and has become an icon nearly synonymous with the state of Maine, lighthouses and lobster. Witherell is a Master Maine guide and creator of hiking maps for Acadia National Park and Baxter State Park. He is also the author of Bicycle History and is currently working on a book about the Tour de France. He is an avid cyclist.”

Bull Moose will have copies in stock for $13. Nearly all of the 20,000 books in Bull Moose’s Scarborough and Bangor locations are 35 percent off list price.

Thursday, Aug. 4 Alive at Five free outdoor concert 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The much anticipated Alive at Five free outdoor concerts kick is taking place each Thursday in Monument Square. “What better way to spend a summer

night than to kick back, listen to free music in the summer sun and enjoy a cold drink in the beer garden, presented

by Sebago Brewing Company.” Aug. 4 — The Modest Proposal (MAMM SLAM High School Band Winners) and The Kenya Hall Band (Rhythm and Blues). For more information and a full schedule of free summer events, visit portlandmaine.com or call 772.6828.

Concert at Fort Allen Park: Big Chief 7 p.m. “We’re putting the band back in the bandstand at Fort Allen Park!” In July and August, Friends of the Eastern Promenade scheduled seven Thursday evening concerts.

Big Chief (Rhythm & Roots Music). Sponsored by Coyne Piergrossi Associates, Keller Williams Realty. Other concerts: Thursday, Aug. 11 — The McCarthys (Country Rock).

Sponsored by Kemp Goldberg Partners. Thursday, Aug. 18 — Banda di Nepi (Community Band from Italy). Sponsored by the Italian Heritage Center.

Friday, Aug. 5 Photographs by Michael McAllister at Nosh 5 p.m. Photographs by Michael McAllister will be exhibited at Nosh, 551 Congress St., Portland, during the month of August. Deer Isle, Maine is the focus and he brings to life a current documentation of these rural islands. From a four panel Stonington waterfront, that stretches over 7 feet to a single shot of a sun-drenched trail with everything in between. A total of about 28 photos measuring 17 X 22 inches will be on display in time for the First Friday Art Walk Aug. 5. McAllister is a native to Maine currently living in Poland Spring. He has been a photographer since early childhood, where he began developing and printing his own black and white. Today a digital Canon, with the help of Photoshop replaces the darkroom and allows color photography to be adjusted and printed by the artist rather than the interpretation of a photo lab.

First Friday Art Walk at the Meg Perry Center 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The Meg Perry Center presents artist Matthew Wetherby, 644 Congress St. “Matthew Wetherby, the artist, has lived on the streets or in homeless shelters for eleven of his thirty-eight years. A victim of typical street trauma, Matthew learned to channel his personal demons through his art. Matthew’s paintings carry with them the style of his heroes, Picasso, Marchand and Rivera. Learning his art while on the streets, his tools remain the same: brown paper canvas, markers, oils and pastels. The artist currently lives in transitional housing, working on his art, and improving the quality of his life.

First Friday Art Walk at SPACE 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Elia Bettaglio, Selena Kimball and Tatiana Simonova: Drawings at SPACE Gallery. New York based artists Elia Bettaglio, Selena Kimball and Tatiana Simonova present drawings in various media. This show is in a new annex space. www.space538.org

Kids Fun Run 6 p.m. The Kids Fun Run will take place at the Soccer Field at Fort Williams. The races will be run in heats, according to age. If it rains, check the website at www.beach2beacon. org for updates and a decision will be made by 4 p.m. Registration and packet pick up for the kid’s race will take place from 4 to 8 p.m. during race registration at Cape Elizabeth High School and also on Friday, Aug. 5 near the Soccer Field at Fort Williams.

Art Walk music at KeyBank 6:30 p.m. KeyBank’s Monument Square branch in Portland will participate in the upcoming First Friday Art Walk with an art exhibit and two performances by members of the Portland Chamber Music Festival at 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

The performances will feature Portland Chamber Music Festival members violinist Jennifer Elowitch and cellist Marc Johnson. Attendees can also enter to win CDs and tickets to the Portland Chamber Music Festival’s August 18 performance, sponsored by Key Private Bank. The Monument Square branch will be open to the public during the First Friday Art Walks until 8 p.m., however the teller windows will close to banking at the usual time of 4 p.m. On the first Friday of each month, regardless of weather, between 50 and 90 venues throughout the city are free and open to the public from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Artists, venues, and visitors can find out how to participate at www.firstfridayartwalk. com. Information about PACA, the event organizer, is available at www.portlandarts.org.

Portland Playback Theater dating excursions 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Theme: Dating stories from heaven and hell. “Everyone has bad dates, but hopefully some good ones, too. Watch your best and worst dates acted out, unrehearsed and on the spot. Every month, Portland Playback puts five actors at your disposal to replay moments from your life. Learn more at www.portlandplayback.com. 516 Congress St., CTN5 studio next to MECA. $5 at the door. see next page

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Saturday, Aug. 6 TD Bank Beach to Beacon 10K Road Race 7:30 a.m. The 14th annual TD Bank Beach to Beacon 10K Road Race will host a race day field of 6,000, including many of the top world-class runners as well as the best in Maine and New England. TD Bank is the title sponsor of the race founded by Joan Benoit Samuelson, the 1984 Olympic gold medalist and Maine’s most recognizable athlete. In addition to TD Bank, the title sponsor, other major corporate partners this year include Hannaford, Poland Spring, MaineHealth, The Peaks Island Council meets tonight in the community room, 6:30 p.m. At right is a view from the island’s Back Shore. (DAVID CARKHUFF PHOTO) Fairchild Semiconductor, mation about the race, visit www.beach2beacon.org or call will support the World Mission Program. For further inforNike, Northeast Delta Dental, Wright Express and WCSH6. the race hotline at (888) 480-6940. mation, call 934-4381.

Runner drop-off is at the Gull Crest Fields parking lot a half mile from the intersection of Spurwink Road and Route 77.

Clothing Swap Shop Old Orchard Beach Salvation Army sale Look for flaggers to direct you. Runners are required to be 9 a.m. to noon. Elm Street United Methodist Church, 168 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Old Orchard Beach Salvation Army at the start line by 7:30 a.m. This year’s race beneficiary is Elm St., South Portland. 799-0407. www.elmstreetumc.org will hold a large indoor sale at The Salvation Army TaberDay One (www.day-one.org), a non-profit agency provid“We have clothing for all ages and sizes. Come donate, nacle on the corner of Union Avenue and Sixth Street in Old ing substance abuse prevention, intervention, treatment, swap, or take as needed. Enter through the door on Chapel Orchard Beach. Items for sale include home-made baked Street, down a few stairs, turn left and follow the signs.” and aftercare programs for Maine youth. The TD Charitable goods, handcrafted items, books, household goods, jewFoundation, the charitable giving arm of TD Bank, will proelry, miscellaneous items, as well as a coffee break and Set sail on the Schooner Wendameen vide a cash donation of $30,000 to the organization, which lunch menu items. Proceeds of the sale will be used to 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Join Maine Historical Society for will also benefit from fundraising activities and publicity assist with various projects and programs which will benefit a sail on Casco Bay on board the historic Maine schoothrough its association with the race. For additional informany individuals located in the community, as well as funds ner Wendameen. Jim Millinger, Portland Harbor historian, former MHS Trustee, and Casco Bay Lines skipper, will be our host, and will provide a narrated tour of the harbor’s past and present.

The 88-foot Wendameen, designed by John Alden, one of America’s most celebrated yacht designers, was built in East Boothbay in 1912. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Help the crew raise the sails, take a turn at the wheel, or just relax and enjoy the talk and the scenery. This program is a perennial favorite and sells out quickly. Space limited.

Registration required. Please call 774-1822. Fee: $40; members: $35.

John McDonald at the Freeport Shakespeare Festival 1 p.m. “What do popular Maine humorist John McDonald and William Shakespeare have in common? Why, they’re both at the tops of their field in storytelling, of course! Come find out for yourself how McDonald’s traditional Down East tales will fare against the bard’s on Saturday, Aug. 6, when he performs as part of the Freeport Shakespeare Festival at L.L. Bean. His act is scheduled for 1 p.m.” McDonald, who performs regularly around New England, is the author of “A Moose and a Lobster Walk into a Bar” and “Down the Road a Piece: A Storyteller’s Guide to Maine,” both published by Islandport Press.

For more information about the books, contact Islandport Press at 846-3344, email at info@islandportpress.com or write to Islandport Press, P.O. Box 10, Yarmouth, ME 04096. For more information about the Freeport Shakespeare Festival, go to www.freeportshakespearefestival.org.