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WEDNESDAY, JULY 6, 2011

VOL. 3 NO. 109

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PORTLAND’S DAILY NEWSPAPER

Local measure would make pot ‘lowest police priority’

BY CASEY CONLEY THE PORTLAND DAILY SUN

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Marijuana proposal advances

Police probe post-fireworks hit-and-run on Munjoy Hill Portland police are investigating a hitand-run accident that occurred on Munjoy Hill Monday night after the Fourth of July fireworks display that left a New Hampshire man with serious injuries.

The incident occurred at the intersection of Congress and Munjoy streets at about 10:15 p.m. Portland Police Sgt. Troy

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John Eder, a spokesman for Sensible Portland, said the initiative making possessionlevel marijuana enforcement the lowest police priority would protect medical marijuana users from shifting federal priorities. At left are Tony Zeli and Anna Trevorrow, two organizers with Sensible Portland. (CASEY CONLEY PHOTO)

Sensible Portland, the group behind a citizen-petition to make marijuana enforcement the lowest priority for city police, says it has gathered enough signatures to put the initiative on the November ballot.

In a Monument Square press conference yesterday, the group’s leadership said they see MARIJUANA page 6

A Portlander’s quest for the perfect taco

BY DAVID CARKHUFF THE PORTLAND DAILY SUN

The quest for a perfect taco took Josh Bankhead from the classroom to the streets of Portland.

Vendor of "Hella Good Tacos," Bankhead said he moved to Portland last summer to take a teaching job while his wife filled a position at the city's new Trader Joe's grocery store, which opened at 87 Marginal Way last fall.

"I couldn't find a good taco, at least one that met what I was used to having back home," Bankhead said.

Home to Bankhead is Central California. Bankhead said he was born in Livermore, Calif., near San Francisco, and he and his family lived in the Monterey Bay area. A hamburger stand converted into a taqueria, called "La Costa," was one of his favorites haunts back in the Monterey Bay area, and created the model for his stand.

"I've been eating taqueria food since I was a kid," Bankhead said.

While he attended school in Monterey Bay, his wife worked at the Pacific Grove Trader Joe's store. "I got on at Trader Joe's also, so we started there in Monterey and then we moved around a whole bunch," Bankhead said.

He left the company, but his wife continued with the chain. She is approaching 10 years with the popular retailer; she writes orders and handles sundry other jobs at Trader Joe's. see TACO page 7

ABOVE: Josh Bankhead with Hella Good Tacos rolls his stand to the edge of Free Street Friday afternoon. Bankhead said he and his family moved to Maine last year from Central California. INSET: A traditional taco from the stand. (DAVID CARKHUFF PHOTO)

Let’s talk religion, but not over cocktails Art Walk coming along, even without binge eating Lovin’ ‘Summer of Love’ See Maggie Knowles on page 5

See Natalie Ladd’s restaurant column on page 7

See the theater review, page 9

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Family trees get more complicated (NY Times) — Laura Ashmore and Jennifer Williams are sisters. After that, their relationship becomes more complex.

When Ms. Ashmore and her husband, Lee, learned a few years ago that they could not conceive a child, Ms. Williams stepped in and offered to become pregnant with a donor’s sperm on behalf of the couple, and give birth to the child. The baby, Mallory, was born in September 2007 and adopted by Ms. Ashmore and her husband.

Then the sisters began to ponder: where would the little girl sit on the family tree?

“For medical purposes I am her mother,” Ms. Williams said. “But I am also her aunt.”

Many families are grappling with similar questions as a family tree today is beginning to look more like a tangled forest. Genealogists have long defined familial relations along bloodlines or marriage. But as the composition of families changes, so too has the notion of who gets a branch on the family tree.

Some families now organize their family tree into two separate histories: genetic and emotional. For the last six years, according to United States census data, there have been more unmarried households than married ones. And more same-sex couples are having children using surrogates or sperm donors or by adoption.

The California Cryobank, one of the nation’s largest sperm banks, said that about one-third of its clients in 2009 were lesbian couples, compared with 7 percent a decade earlier. Even birth certificate reporting is catching up. New questions are being phased in nationally on the standard birth certificate questionnaire about whether, and what type of, reproductive technology was used, according to the National Center for Health Statistics, part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Pakistan’s spies tied to slaying of a journalist ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (NY Times) — Obama administration officials believe that Pakistan’s powerful spy agency ordered the killing of a Pakistani journalist who had written scathing reports about the infiltration of militants in the country’s military, according to American officials.

New classified intelligence obtained before the May 29 disappearance of the journalist, Saleem Shahzad, 40, from the capital, Islamabad, and after the discovery of his mortally wounded body, showed that senior officials of the spy agency, the Directorate for Inter-Services Intelligence, directed the attack on him in an effort to

silence criticism, two senior administration officials said.

The intelligence, which several administration officials said they believed was reliable and conclusive, showed that the actions of the ISI, as it is known, were “barbaric and unacceptable,” one of the officials said. They would not disclose further details about the intelligence.

But the disclosure of the information in itself could further aggravate the badly fractured relationship between the United States and Pakistan, which worsened significantly with the American commando raid two months ago that killed Osama bin

Laden in a Pakistan safehouse and deeply embarrassed the Pakistani government, military and intelligence hierarchy.

Obama administration officials will deliberate in the coming days how to present the information about Mr. Shahzad to the Pakistani government, an administration official said.

The disclosure of the intelligence was made in answer to questions about the possibility of its existence, and was reluctantly confirmed by the two officials.

“There is a lot of high-level concern about the murder; no one is too busy not to look at this,” said one.

Casey Anthony not guilty As budgets are trimmed, time in class is shortened in slaying of daughter ORLANDO (NY Times) — Casey Anthony, the young mother whose seeming heartlessness at the disappearance of her daughter transfixed America for three years, was found not guilty on Tuesday of killing the girl, Caylee Marie.

After nearly six weeks of testimony, a panel of seven women and five men decided that Ms. Anthony did not murder Caylee by dosing her with chloroform, suffocating her with duct tape and dumping her in a wooded area, as prosecutors claimed.

They also did, however, find her guilty of lesser charges, of providing false information to law enforcement officers. The jury did not ask to review any evidence.

When the verdict was read,

Ms Anthony, 25, who faced a possible death sentence, cried.

The verdict vindicates the defense, which argued from the start that Caylee drowned accidentally in the family swimming pool and that the death was concealed by her panicked grandfather, George Anthony, and Ms. Anthony.

It also drove home just how circumstantial the prosecution’s case proved to be. Forensic evidence was tenuous and no witnesses ever tied Ms. Anthony to Caylee’s murder. Investigators found no trace of DNA or solid signs of chloroform or decomposition inside the trunk of Ms. Anthony’s car, where prosecutors said Ms. Anthony stashed Caylee before disposing of her body.

(NY Times) — After several years of state and local budget cuts, thousands of school districts across the nation are gutting summer-school programs, cramming classes into fourday weeks or lopping days off the school year, even though virtually everyone involved in education agrees that American students need more instruction time.

Los Angeles slashed its budget for summer classes to $3 million from $18 million last year, while Philadelphia, Milwaukee and half the school districts in North Carolina have eviscerated their programs or zeroed them out. A scattering of rural districts in New Mexico, Idaho and other states will be closed on Fridays or Mondays come September.

“Instead of increasing school time, in a lot of cases we’ve been pushing back against efforts to shorten not just the school day but the week and year,” said Justin Hamilton, a spokesman for the federal Department of Education. “We’re trying to prevent what exists now from shrinking even further.”

For two decades, advocates have been working to modernize the nation’s traditional 180-day school calendar, saying that the languid summers evoked in “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” and “To Kill a Mockingbird” have a pernicious underside: each fall, many students — especially those who are poor — return to school having forgotten much of what they learned the previous year.

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Jerome “Red” Clement Cloutier, 87 SOUTH PORTLAND — Jerome “Red” Clement Cloutier, 87, of South Portland, died Friday, July 1, 2011, at Gosnell Hospice House with his loving family by his side.

Red was born July 28, 1923, in Waterville, one of five children; he was born to Clement and Angelina LeBrasseur Cloutier. Upon graduating from Waterville High School, Class of 1941, he immediately enlisted in the United States Navy serving as a Naval Aviator, thus igniting his lifelong passion for flying, aircraft and adventure.

He later transferred to the Army Air Corps, completing his military service during World War II as a tail gunner on the B24.

Following his military service, Red worked as a lineman for New Eng-

land Telephone Company/ Verizon — retiring after 33 years of service.

Red’s passion for adventure and joy for life was widespread and covered many wild and exciting undertakings. These included but are not limited to bicycling from Maine to California in 55 days (at 63 years of age!), cycling across the Gaspe’ Peninsula, and the country of France. At 66, he served as a working crew member on the HMS Bounty, sailing from Malta to Portsmouth, U.K.. He also canoe adventured down the St. John and Dead rivers.

Holy Cross Church is where Red served as a communicant, lector, and volunteer for many years. He was an active member of the Knights of Columbus and was key in organizing

Mainer killed in WWII to be honored Saturday DAILY SUN STAFF REPORT Governor Paul LePage has ordered that Maine and U.S. flags be flown at half-staff from dawn until dusk on Saturday, July 9 for the funeral of 2nd Lieutenant Robert Emerson of Norway. 2LT Emerson was one of five servicemen who lost his life on April 3, 1945 when their B-25J Mitchell Bomber crashed in the Philippines, the governor’s office reported.

“Second Lieutenant Emerson is finally coming home,” LePage said in a press release. “He gave his life in the Pacific Theatre during World War II in defense of our nation. We normally

lower the flags today to honor our sons and daughters who give their lives in Afghanistan and Iraq. However, Robert Emerson’s sacrifice is no less meaningful.”

Emerson’s road home began when his remains were recovered in 1947.

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the children’s Christmas program for many years. He coached Little League and was an avid supporter of the South Portland High School football program.

Red’s proudest accomplishment was the raising of ten children with Virginia Peaslee Cloutier. He was predeceased by his parents, a daughter Kathleen Louise Cloutier, three sisters and a brother.

Red is survived by his companion of many years, Patricia Darling of So. Portland; his five daughters and five sons: Jonna Johnsen and husband Marty of Bowdoinham, Margaret “Pinky” Karwowski and husband Paul of Topsham, Peter Cloutier and wife Christine of South Portland, Christopher Cloutier and wife Lori of West Bath, Kevin Cloutier and wife Susan of Steep Falls, Patrick Cloutier and wife Michelle of Standish, Andrew Cloutier and companion Jodi Arse-

nault of South Portland, Denise Barcomb and husband Dale of Washoe Valley, Nev., Celeste Lowe and husband Colin of Newberry, Fla., Paula Adams and husband John of Ocala, Fla.; 19 grandchildren and 29 greatgrandchildren.

Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday, July 6, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Conroy-Tully Crawford South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway. Prayers will be recited at the funeral home on Thursday, July 7, at 9:15 a.m. followed by a 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Cross Church, Corner of Broadway & Cottage Road, South Portland. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery, 1461 Broadway, South Portland with Military Rites.

Those who wish may make donations in Red’s memory to the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House, 180 US Route One, Scarborough, ME 04074.

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Smart Meters don't need WiFi equipment for legitimate purpose Editor, Re: Your article on Smart Meters By Suzanne A. Foley Ferguson ("Think twice about Smart Meters," guest column, Friday, July 1), I live in England, U.K. I am extremely concerned about the inclusion of Wi-Fi in smart meters — especially as Alasdair Stuart of Powerwatch (expert on emissions and provider of protective materials and devices) has told me that Wi- Fi is not needed by smart meters!

I have studied the effects of emissions from mast and mobile phones since spring 2002, when I heard residents in our village had suffered symptoms from the moment the Orange mast was activated near their homes on Sept 1, 2001.

I know that Wi-Fi is the most dangerous aspect of emissions, being free-ranging, it enters any homes in the vicinity of those using it whether they want it or not! Experts have informed me, that the emissions are pulse-modulated microwaves, and it is the NON-thermal aspect which causes all the symptoms — insomnia and headaches, nausea and dizziness; ear-ache and tinnitus; damage to the human circulatory system - raised blood-pressure, nose-bleeds, heart attack and strokes – etc.

Emissions also breech the blood-brain barrier and leach calcium from brain cells — that is why there is an increase in insomnia, autism in young children — and Alzheimers in adults etc etc! Another term for emissions is EMR (ElectroMagnetic Radiofrequencies — See: Dr Neil Cherry’s paper on the Schwarzenberg epidemiological tests [1990s] "EMR Reduces Melatonin in Animals and People"). see LETTERS page 5

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Taxing the rich won’t solve the nation’s problems Last year Maryland, faced with a budget deficit, decided the solution was a new “millionaire” tax solution. Now here’s the thing about millionaires, they don’t “vote with their feet” like ragged refugees from oppressive governments. They have limousines, yachts, and private airplanes.

The can afford first class tickets. So now a third of Maryland’s millionaires have driven, flown and sailed off to more hospitable states. So now Maryland is looking to cut the benefits of middle class public employees.

Boston College’s Center on Wealth and Philanthropy produced a study showing that more than $70 billion in wealth left New Jersey between 2004 and 2008 as affluent residents decided that the time had come for redistribution of wealth. They redistributed it to states with lower tax rates.

New York’s millionaires also have limousines, yachts and private airplanes, and Felix Rohayten, the state’s Democratic lieutenant governor tells us that they also know how to study the tax tables and read maps.

An N.J. accountant named Ken Hydock offers an explanation.

John Frary ––––– Guest Columnist He says he’s never seen so many of his wealthy clients leave for states like Florida, where property taxes are lower and there is no personal income or estate tax. You see, N.J. residents pay an estate tax if their assets amount to more than $675,000.

I have a little anecdotal information myself. There’s an old guy in Farmington who lives most of the year in Texas. He’s explained to me that he’d rather leave his millions to his children than to the Maine Revenue Service. I expect some of my readers have similar anecdotes.

Now do you see why Governor LePage wishes to reduce Maine’s inheritance tax? He’d like to tax that old guy and anyone like him. It would be a help if those people yelling “tax the rich” could offer some useful suggestions for keeping these people from taking their money to the sunny south.

Some scheme for sending the State Police expeditions to track ’em down and yanking ’em back along with their money would do as well.

How about raising income tax rates on the rich? We should be a little wary of that expedient. When Maine introduced the income tax in 1969, the legislature set the marginal rates as follows: 6 percent on incomes over $50,000, 5 percent on; those earning between $25,000 and $50,000, 4 percent per dollar between $10,000 and $25,000, 3 percent between $5,000 and $10,000, 2 percent between $2,000 and $5,000.

That meant a 6 percent rate on the equivalent of almost $300,000 2010 dollars. Had you noticed that before the new tax cuts the top marginal rate had gown up to 8.5 percent and it kicked in at $19,950, the equivalent of 3,100 1969 dollars. Couples, e.g., Selwyn D. Sussman and Congresswoman Pingree, would have paid $39,549.

What makes this even funnier is that New Jersey’s pre-Christie top rate was 8.97 percent on every dollar over $500,000. New see FRARY page 5

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Let’s talk religion, but not over cocktails I went to church growing up. I loved wearing pretty dresses and singing ... loudly. My mom would inevitably elbow me, “Shhh. You are out of tune.”

“I am harmonizing,” I would quip.

“With whom?”

“Jesus.”

Then my parents got divorced and my melodious vocal chords were preserved for every other weekend.

On Dad Weekends, chairlift rides and pizza replaced stained glass and Communion. Christian guilt buried its way into me at a young age.

When I asked my dad about it he would raise his hands up to the surrounding peaks frosted in the whitest of icing against a chilling blue. “If this isn’t the most spiritual place you can be right now, I don’t know what to tell you.”

It wasn’t long before I agreed and, much to my mother’s angst, going to church was scratched off my to-do list.

I was aware of how horrible people could be to each other and the planet.

If there was a God, why wasn’t he stepping in to relieve all of this torture? It was easy to be a non-believer.

Then Baby Boy came along. We rolled around the possibility of raising him Jewish, like his father. But again, it was easier to shelf that discussion “until he is older.” I realize now, we were just putting off dealing with our

Maggie Knowles ––––– Use Your Outdoor Voice own questions and skepticism around religion.

“Until he is older” came quicker than either of us anticipated. Baby Boy would see dead animals on the side of the road and ask where they went. I would start an inner-panic over what to say.

“In the sky, honey,” I would mumble.

“Oh. Like planes?” His craned his neck upward, searching for raccoons among the 747’s.

He found a dead dragonfly in the driveway and asked me if he could bury it “so he can go be in the sky with his mommy.”

The one thing that binds humanity throughout time is the idea of a god/ supernatural power and an afterlife. It seems biologically instilled in us to and to be curious about what happens to us when we die and to use God to credit what we can’t otherwise explain. The fact that any of us are here, surviving, creating, living in balance (somewhat) with

thousands of creatures, for all this time, is quite astonishing. The fact that tiny cells just know to turn into lungs and eyes and a heart is a miracle; even diehard scientists must be moved by the impossible beauty of that.

According to the Pew Forum on religion, less than 2% of Americans identify themselves as atheist, so the majority of us believe there is something greater out there.

Still, there is no better way to kill a cocktail party than to bring up religion. People shout their political views from the chandelier, but mention God and suddenly everyone has an early meeting to get home for.

But according to the Mayan calendar, the World as we know it is about to die. Not in the Blockbuster way people like to assume, but a death nonetheless. If we want to move forward, getting in touch with our spirituality is the key.

Mayan elder Carlos Barrios wrote, “We are no longer in the World of the Fourth Sun, but we are not yet in the World of the Fifth Sun. This is the time in-between, the time of transition. As we pass through transition there is a colossal, global convergence of environmental destruction, social chaos, war, and ongoing Earth Changes.”

He continues, “Mayan Day-keepers view the Dec. 21, 2012 date as a

rebirth. Humanity will continue, but in a different way. Material structures will change. From this we will have the opportunity to be more human. We are living in the most important era of the Mayan calendars and prophecies.

All the prophecies of the world, all the traditions are converging now. The spiritual ideal of this era is action.”

The materialistic world has become our obsession; how do we get more stuff, bigger stuff, faster stuff, sparklier stuff? It has stunted our growth for we can’t learn to see beyond our current progress if there is a gleaming Mercedes in the way.

It is a time to look within and rediscover the strengths that got us this far. (Cavemen didn’t have Rolexes and they were fine.) We need to unite as a people and reawaken this inner, positive power and light if we are to save humanity for the future.

If we need to look to (a) God to comfort us, lead us and heal us, we don’t have to look further than ourselves.

In our thoughts and intentions, we create the World as we want it to be.

That is the message I want my son and all children to carry with them, that they truly carry the whole world in their hands.

(Maggie Knowles is a columnist for The Portland Daily Sun. Her column appears Wednesdays.)

Why place WiFi on Smart Meters? There’s no good reason LETTERS from page 4

The reason for the increase in insomnia, is that the hormone melatonin is inhibited. In its absence we cannot go to sleep — and insomnia or disturbed sleep is the first major symptom to appear when microwaves invade our bedrooms!

The reason for the increase in cancer including leukaemia (cancer of the blood), is that melatonin should trigger T-cells to destroy any cells which have mutated during the day, and if it is not there, those cells are not destroyed and continue to develop into benign tumours or more dangerous

carcinomas. (A small occurrence of cancer was evident before emissions arrived, because there are the naturally occurring ‘Schumann Resonances’ which I am told damage us similarly.)

There is a lot more information, but I shall close by saying that the only possible reason I can imagine for placing Wi-Fi on smart meters is to use it as a surveillance and mind control system! Emissions have a bad effect on our emotions e.g. the increasing aggression in our police-force wearing active Tetra phones (worse aspect of microwaves pre-Wi-Fi!) for communication purposes. Note also, the prevalence of mobile phones linked to the

increase in group suicides and the increasingly aggressive behaviour of young children in schools with Wi-Fi etc., etc.! Emissions can make us feel lethargic and lacking in energy, as well as causing violence – a very good way to control crowds or communities if Wi-Fi is surrounding us!

Yours sincerely, Gill Lyden Kensworth Dunstable Bedfordshire United Kingdom

The rich decided to redistribute wealth to states with lower tax rates FRARY from page 4

Jersey, one of the wealthiest states charged 8.97 percent on every dollar over $500,000 while Maine charged 8.5 percent on the income of a lathe operator in a wood-turning mill. Come on, a man would have to have a heart of stone not to laugh.

What’s even funnier, if you have a sufficiently perverted sense of humor, is that N.J., with a 2008 per capita median of income $64,470 spent $6,197 per capita on its government while Maine with a 2008 median income of $46,419 spent $5,943 on its government.

When you get through rolling around on the floor and gasping for breath, take another look at those numbers. Get out your calculator have a little fun with them so you can get the full effect.

The history of the federal income

tax is the same.

It started in 1913-1915 at 7 percent on taxable incomes over $500,000. Forty years later a 22.2 percent rate kicked in on incomes over $4,000. The original 1969 Alternative Minimum Tax was aimed at less than 200 millionaires who had paid no income tax in 1968.

By 2006 it hit 12,987 Maine taxpayers and was estimated to affect 85,000 in 2007 unless steps were taken.

Yell “tax the rich” all you like. It’s your right. Just remember that old chestnut about getting what you wish for.

(Professor John Frary of Farmington is a former candidate for U.S. Congress and retired history professor, a Board Member of Maine Taxpayers United and an associate editor of the International Military Encyclopedia, and can be reached at: jfrary8070@ aol.com.)

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Sensible Portland hopes proposal spurs ‘adult’ dialogue MARIJUANA from page one

are hoping the proposal will spur “an adult conversation” about marijuana policy that could spread well beyond city limits.

“To be clear, we hope that this measure is a step toward the eventual end of prohibition of marijuana in this country,” said John Eder, a spokesman for Sensible Portland and a former Green Party state representative. “This local ordinance isn't a small thing.

“Most movements start locally, and this movement will have its effect on the state, … and it will have its effect nationally, as Maine joins the chorus of states and cities that are going on record saying they want to end the prohibition of marijuana for persons over the age of 21,” Eder continued.

Sensible Portland’s proposal would amend city statutes to codify that possession-level marijuana offenses, for non-violent adults who are 21 or older, would be the lowest enforcement priority for city police.

A summary of the ordinance provided yesterday

by Sensible Portland said the ordinance aimed to prohibit police from arresting or fining non-violent adults 21 or older for possession-level offenses, or “ascertaining the possession” of marijuana or paraphernalia.

Exemptions to those provisions are built in to the ordinance for persons who are either committing a

“We met with great response from Portland voters who were signing eagerly, who were not sure why marijuana was not already legal,” she said, adding, “We feel that this goes beyond decriminalization.”

— Anna Trevorrow, of Sensible Portland. violent act, or have a previous conviction for a violent crime.

Under Maine law, possession of a "usable amount" of the drug — less than 2.5 ounces — is considered a civil penalty punishable by fines up to $1,000. Possession of drug paraphernalia is also a civil penalty, punishable by a $300 fine.

Marijuana-related infractions can escalate depending on the nature of the offense. Possession of more than 2.5 ounces is considered intent to sell, which can lead to jail time and fines of up to $20,000.

Sale of paraphernalia can also lead to jail time.

The ordinance does not explicitly seek to prohibit police from intervening in drug sales that involve marijuana.

By directing police to focus on matters other than petty possession, the group hopes additional resources will be focused on violent crime and “harder” drugs. The measure also aims to protect medical marijuana patients from harassment if federal authorities crack down on legal use of the drug.

“We don’t want to take it for granted, we want to codify that this is our lowest law enforcement priority, because with a new incoming chief and a new incoming mayor, those priorities could shift,” Eder said.

The proposed ordinance doesn’t prohibit local police from interacting with federal drug authorities. There is no sanction against city police for ignoring the ordinance, should it pass.

As drafted, the ordinance calls on the mayor to report back to the city council each year with details on how well the ordinance is being followed.

The Sensible Portland measure was based on existing ordinances in places like Seattle, Oakland and Denver, as well as policies enacted in smaller municipalities in Montana and Arkansas.

Although most city ordinances aren’t created through referendum, there have been some notable exceptions over the years. For example, city residents in 1987 voted nearly 2-1 to enact new zoning rules designed to protect the working waterfront.

Over the past five weeks, a handful of volunteers with Sensible Portland have collected more than 2,100 signatures — well above the 1,500-signature threshold required by city statute. The city clerk now has 15 days to verify those signatures. see SIGNATURES page 8

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The victim, whose identity was not released, was transported to Maine Medical Center and as of yesterday morning was listed in serious condition.

According to police, the two men were involved in an altercation immediately prior to the incident involving a motor vehicle hit-and-run on Munjoy Hill. Bowden declined to elaborate on that incident.

The incident involving the pedestrian occurred as Beaudoin was driving away.

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Bowden said a Dodge Durango driven by Jason Beaudoin, 34, of Portland, struck a 39-year-old Pelham, N.H., man.

After hitting the man, police said Beaudoin fled the area. Investigators located him and the vehicle at about 6 a.m. Tuesday and later impounded the Durango.

“He was knocked down, he wasn’t run over,” Portland Police Sgt. Troy Bowden said of the pedestrian, adding that the incident “appears to be accidental.

There doesn’t appear to be any intent.”

“He was knocked down, he wasn’t run over,” Bowden said of the pedestrian, adding that the incident “appears to be accidental. There doesn’t appear to be any intent.”

No charges were filed against Beaudoin, although Bowden expected the district attorney’s office would eventually seek charges against him.

There was no immediate evidence that alcohol or drugs were factors in the incident, police said. The investigation remains open.

Although police have interviewed “many, many witnesses,” Bowden said the department is asking anyone with information on the incident to call the department’s traffic unit at 874.8554.

Other than the pedestrian hit and run, Bowden said there were no significant issues related to the fireworks display; “just a large amount of traffic and foot traffic,” he said.

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Art Walk coming along, even without binge eating A couple hospitality industry tidbits struck me this week and it’s been a while since I’ve shared this type of thing, so here goes: I am duly impressed with how far the Portland First Friday Art Walk has come since the early days.

If planned right, wine scrounging art lovers can not only get their daily cardio by walking from the top of Munjoy Hill to the bottom of Spring Street (and all cobblestoned sideways and bi-ways in between), but they can also sample lots of well-intended, but mostly mediocre house wine and nibble Scoobie snacks in select places. Oh, and there’s great local art, too.

Over the past six months I’ve visited many such venues and after collaborative deliberation with total strangers, have narrowed down my two favorites.

Starting at the top of the Hill at 81 Congress Street is the home and studio/gallery of Elizabeth Fraser Art Studio. As of late, the cheerful yellow house has been better known as home to Girl Gone Raw as Elizabeth embodies, and professionally teaches a raw food lifestyle while continuing to paint on a daily basis. Amazingly, she successfully juggles her time between the two businesses, doing justice to both of them.

A First Friday visit to her studio is not only tasty, but also a visual treat as Elizabeth’s’ style is bold, colorful and can only be described as cheerful without being juvenile.

She is well known for her local ––––– What It’s landmark depictions and consigned pet portraits. A First Friday visit Like will no doubt introduce many to selected raw food appetizers and green smoothies, making this a double-hitting stop.

The second Friday Night Art Walk must-see/experience is the relative newcomer, 15 Exchange Bistro, located in the heart of the Old Port. When I stopped in, it was the bartender's first shift ever at the location, and she was freely, heavy handedly pouring a red and a white selection (of which I had both). I won’t mention them by name as they’ll be changing weekly, but the variety and extensiveness of the art itself is unparalleled. The old Walter’s location looks much the same, but every available inch of brick and wall space is covered with national and local art, including a few Not for Sale pieces that are the property of owner, Joe Soley.

Joe was on hand last Friday and is especially impressed with the art work of Councilman David Marshall, who is also his choice for mayor. The conversation was woven around Portland’s upcoming first mayoral election in 81 years; the fact that Joe

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Josh Bankhead with Hella Good Tacos sells Mexican food last Wednesday during the weekly farmer’s market in Monument Square.

Bankhead said he sets up his stand in the square weekdays, selling the type of cuisine that he enjoyed while living in Central California. (DAVID CARKHUFF PHOTO)

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Hella Good Tacos hits the streets Inspired to join other street vendors in Portland, Bankhead put some money together and "wrestled with the city a little bit about getting my cart approved," and now he's up and running with Hella Good Tacos. He plans to set up his cart weekdays, with the exception of Mondays. Last Wednesday, he was in Monument Square for the weekly farmer's market. On Friday, he trundled his cart out in front of the Portland Museum of Art in time for the First Friday Art Walk.

"I tried to keep my prices low and my overhead low," Bankhead said.

With $2 tacos and $5 burritos, Bankhead takes a no-frills approach. He serves his food in a traditional way, with

went to graduate school at MIT in 1982 to keep his undergraduate son “company”; and his belief that word-of-mouth, and a well-executed operation surrounded by loyal, experienced employees will bring 15 Exchange Bistro the kudos (and repeat business) it deserves. Also on hand was Joe’s brother, Henry, who is a former film instructor at Brandis University. It was the stuff art openings (and good Woody Allen movies) are made of.

The second industry-type thing worth mentioning is that the Rock and Roll Diner located at 622 U.S. Rte. 1 in Scarborough has a new chef and is rightfully proud as up until the recent hiring of Tom Cote (formerly of David’s Restaurant and the old Captain Newicks) everything about that place was wonderful, except the food.

Like all Diners, the menu is Americana – serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. It offers daily specials, an impressive pie and milk shake selection and is fairly priced. If you’ve never been there, it’s worth the trip down Rte. 1 on a soft-summer Wednesday night when cool, old cars gather in the expansive parking lot for show-and-tell. The ’50s themed diner is adorable anyway, but with Tom’s touch, things are sure to be even more “bitchin.’”

Splattered all over the news is the recent Nathan’s hot dog eating competition promoted by the Major League Eating Association, based in New York City.

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LOCATION: 556 Congress St. CONTACT: 874-0789 HOURS: 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. TuesdaySaturday, noon-4 p.m. Sunday, by appointment

Few items in the cases sparkle as brightly as Heather Nichols, owner of Stones & Stuff, located at 556 Congress St., as she tells the story of how her intriguing store full of carefully displayed crystals, minerals, jewelry, fossils, gemstones and consigned art got its name.

"I bought the shop outright from my partner David Pitt three years ago. We had been working together for eight years and it's been around 28 years total. It might not have been the name I would have chosen, but I kept it to keep David's energy alive here in this space. He's still my best friend and I named my son after him. David was always an entrepreneur and one day he was talking to a jeweler and I think he was astounded by her beauty and off the cuff he said, 'We should open up a shop of Stones and Stuff...' and he did."

Nichols is an expert on the meanings as well as the metaphysical properties

of the different stones and crystals in the shop and has many regular customers who stop in to say hello or who "need a tool for change." The store itself is a cross between a museum and a boutique as each type of stone is grouped, and artfully arranged with small handwritten note cards describing specific uses, powers, properties and associated chakras. The stones are placed alongside like-type jewelry and wearable art, and wandering from case to case is not only educational, but aesthetically pleasing (Stop in during the next First Friday Art Walk).

When asked about the skeptics, Nichols said, "I can tell when someone walks in the door if they're open.

If they aren't, I can get into the hard science of it all and discuss the physiology and geology. Sometimes, I watch the energy shift in their emotions.

That, and just talking to people and keeping the store intimate and accessible are the most satisfying things."

Stones & Stuff is also home to Kecia Reynolds, owner of Angel Fire Healing Arts, who offers healing and energy therapy out of a cozy, private space in the shop. While sharing the space allows Nichols to offer more services to her customers (and vice versa), Stones

Owner and “Rock Junkie” Heather Nichols helps people choose the right stone for themselves and their circumstances in life at Stones & Stuff on Congress Street. This photo was taken by Nichols’ husband, Markos Miller, who is a Spanish teacher at Deering High School and an independent candidate for mayor in Portland. (COURTESY PHOTO)

& Stuff also employs two part-timers who are available to answer questions when Nichols is in the back room reading a lovingly warn deck of tarot cards, a skill and service she has been offering for 15 years. Loyal customers are in awe of her intuitive accuracy and most come back the recommended twice a year to address a particular issue or

simply for guidance. Also proficient at reading astrological charts Nichols is quick to say, "I don't offer advice, I just say what the chart or cards present and I don't sugarcoat anything."

Reflecting once more on the name, Nichols says, "I guess it sums up what we have here. Come in and get Stones and get rid of your Stuff."

‘Could Tom Brady wolf down 62 hot dogs with buns in 10 minutes?’

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Agree with the premise or not (who could make this up?), competitive eating is the true test of manhood.

Offensive linemen at the training table have nothing on pros such as Joey “Jaws” Chestnut and Pat “Deep Dish” Bertoletti, each a consummate athlete capable of devouring an entire hog’s worth of hot dogs. ESPN televised Chestnut’s successful defense

of the coveted Mustard Belt last week, and gave up all the dirt on his banned Chinese competitor, Takeru Kobayashi, who is in a contract dispute with the MLEA. The MLEA’s primary sponsor is Peptol Bismol and to those who ask if it’s a real sport, I say, “Could Tom Brady wolf down 62 hot dogs with buns in 10 minutes?” Chestnut did exactly that to win his fifth consecutive title.

County fairs, festivals and Portland venues have promoted eating competitions (Binga’s at the Stadium stands out in particular), but the MLEA has somehow managed to turn binge eating into an art form all its own.

Thankfully, we won’t be seeing it anytime soon on a First Friday Art Walk.

MY TAKE: Perhaps the highly organized Art Walk folks will consider a little passport stamp program like

the “Passport to Play” thing being done to encourage healthy visitations to city parks. The current maps and materials are highly effective, but it could be a fun and perhaps rewarding way to take in the sights, sample the wine and hit the streets.

(Natalie Ladd and her “What’s It Like” column take a weekly look at the culinary business in and around Portland.)

Signature gatherers met ‘great response’ SIGNATURES from page 6

If that occurs, the measure will go to the city council, which can either vote to approve the ordinance amendments (something seen as unlikely) or place it on the Nov. 8 city ballot, which will also allow voters to choose the city’s first elected mayor in more than 80 years.

Anna Trevorrow, a former Green Party state chair, said yesterday that she and other volunteers witnessed plenty of support in Portland for initiatives like this one that "get us closer to progressive marijuana policy reform."

"We met with great response from Portland voters who were signing eagerly, who were not sure why marijuana was not already legal," she said, adding, “We feel that this goes beyond decriminalization."

She said the group has not discussed the proposal with Portland police.

Assistant Chief Mike Sauschuck — who will take over administration of Portland police department once Chief James Craig leaves for his new post in Cincinnati — declined to comment on the proposed amendments.

In an email, he did say that the department is “looking forward to working with the City Council and staff in regards to this issue but we have had no discussions with 'Sensible Portland' and have no official comment at this point.”

Councilor Dave Marshall, who sits on the council’s Public Safety Committee, said yesterday that he is “supportive of the petitioners and their effort to bring this to referendum.”

“I think the referendum is the most appropriate place for this issue to be addressed,” he said.

THE PORTLAND DAILY SUN, Wednesday, July 6, 2011— Page 9

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Lots to love in playhouse’s ‘Summer of Love’ ‘Summer of Love’ Ogunquit Playhouse Ogunquit Playhouse proves, once again, why it's truly Broadway at the Beach! Summer of Love opened on June 22 with a well deserved standing ovation for a multi-talented group of twelve led by star of television, film and stage, Michele Lee. America's Foremost Summer Theatre for 78 years gave us a natural high by both the Broadway caliber performances on stage and the amazing technical design and execution seldom seen in Maine.

"Summer of Love," written by Roger Bean, features ten hippies who are part of a Haight-Ashbury "tribe" led by the all-knowing Earth Mother, a runaway bride and her jilted groom. Through the eyes of these Hippies and flower children, the bride discovers what she is running from and what she is looking for ... in fact, the entire family of colorful friends learn about free love, peace and acceptance in a time of great turmoil and frustration over the Vietnam War and the established conservative commercialism and materialism of the day.

Upon entering the theater, you see on stage some abstract subculture locale within Haight-Ashbury, masterfully designed by Michael Carnahan and executed by TD Geof Dolan and his crew. A massive grouping of lighting instruments above the stage gave the feel of treetops while claustrophobic side units gave you the experience of being in some secretive part of this forbidden melting pot of music, drugs, politics and creative expression. Posted suggestions of drugs, rock music, anti-establishment expression and sexual freedom were highlighted within rainbow colored grass, graffiti and flowers. Costume design by Bobby Pearce was period perfect. Thank you to Sound Designer Jeremy Oleksa for allowing us to hear every syllable over the energized volume of the band.

Under the fun-filled direction, skillful eye and creative mind of writer Roger Bean, we were believably transported to 1967's Season of Love in Haight-Ashbury. Choreographer Lee Martino gave us choreographed freedom in every song with the littlest of subtle detailed movement matching the music and moment perfectly. Under the exceptional Musical Direction of Michael Borth, every performer was a stand-out in their own unique way, vocally strong with heavy rock technique perfectly performed. Mr. Borth and his very talented band of eight gave us that 1960s rock sound without overpowering us and taking away from the content and subtext of each song.

Michele Lee (Mama) has a set of pipes that could match any young American Idol contestant — and she knows how to sell a song! Ms. Lee makes us forget her well earned star quality and embraces the whole audience with her Earth Mother arms. Her heartfelt acting was evident not only in her verbal conversations but her silent interactions while in the background. Ms. Lee's singing of "Get Together" and "Do You Believe In Magic" (with Bets Malone) were standouts!

Highlights include the entire drug induced Crystal Blue Persuasion trip (bravo to singer Ben Liebert) — wow! The brilliant lighting by longtime Playhouse designer Richard Latta magically enhanced

Michele Lee (Mama) embraces the whole audience with her Earth Mother arms in Ogunquit Playhouse’s “Summer of Love.” (COURTESY PHOTO)

Arielle Yucht's (Willow) "White Rabbit" both rock worthy! Missy Dowse (Holly) as the runaway bride was pure perfection in all her songs. Frank Lawson (the militant Rufus) and Bradley D. Gale (the free-loving Donovan) brought ––––– believability to their roles — Lawson's Theatre Talk War gave a strong impact.

There was no question that SoaraJoye Ross (Saige) was a standout in her by the psychedelic rendition of Piece Of My Heart — this projections designed native New Yorker, type 1 DIVAbetic

by Jeffrey Cady wailed on those lyrics with raw emowere worth the tion and powerhouse vocals! The audiprice of admission. ence went wild when the show started Bets Malone (Janis) with a VW bus driving on stage, a group was an audience of colorful tribe members exploding on favorite with her stage and a collective sound right out of comedic talent and Woodstock! powerhouse vocals.

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By Holiday Mathis SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You never want to have to worry what people are saying about you. So you’ll do as your sign mate Will Rogers suggested: “Live in such a way that you would not be ashamed to sell your parrot to the town gossip.”

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You will cooperate with others to achieve an aim. The work doesn’t seem difficult when everyone is doing it together. In fact, life is easier when you operate within a small group.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). At the buffet of life, you appreciate all that catches your eye. But you know you’ll never be able to consume it all without causing yourself pain. So you only put the most delicious dishes on your plate.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18).

Your experiences seem to be adding up to something much better than you predicted. You feel like you’re getting closer to being the person you were always intended to be.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You’ll be around and among the highly educated, but don’t forget about common sense. Knowing a lot never made anyone wise. Say less, listen more, and act judiciously.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (July 6). It’s your turn to receive in July, so get into gracious acceptance mode, and don’t be overly worried about when and how you will pay people back. That will happen in time. There’s a fantastic opportunity to advance your talents or professional interests in August. Love is strong in September. October brings adventure. Libra and Sagittarius people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 40, 1, 24, 39 and 2.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19). Actors know this to be true: It’s always easier to stay in character when you’re in costume. When you look the part, it’s a breeze to act the part. Put great care into your stylistic choices.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Sometimes being around people gives you energy. Other times it drains you. The optimal scenario is to get your social interaction in small doses. A little bit of fellowship goes a long way.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You’ll grow rich as you pair your ideas with thoughtful investigation. You’ll determine the best course of action and will be willing to adjust the plan as needed.

And most importantly, you’ll follow through.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You are wise not to worry about what another person is thinking about you. It’s usually best to assume people are thinking about something other than you. You’ll relax into the moment, and your concerns will melt away.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You’ll study what has already been done, partly out of respect for the ones who came before you, but also because you realize that understanding what has been done will help you know what to do next.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). The leisure days of summer will seem to you to be a myth. The hours march on, each bringing a new challenge. Luckily, you love the feeling of forward motion and are not the least bit afraid of work.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Go forward with confidence. All the evidence suggests you can trust yourself. Look at how often you’ve done what the situation required. And whatever mistakes you made, you learned from.

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––––––– ALMANAC ––––––– Today is Wednesday, July 6, the 187th day of 2011. There are 178 days left in the year.

Today’s Highlight in History: On July 6, 1945, President Harry S. Truman signed an executive order establishing the Medal of Freedom.

On this date: In 1777, during the American Revolution, British forces captured Fort Ticonderoga.

In 1809, French troops arrested Pope Pius VII, who had excommunicated Emperor Napoleon I; the pope was confined for about five years.

In 1885, French scientist Louis Pasteur tested an anti-rabies vaccine on 9-year-old Joseph Meister, who had been bitten by an infected dog; the boy did not develop rabies.

In 1917, during World War I, Arab forces led by T.E. Lawrence and Auda Abu Tayi captured the port of Aqaba (AH’-kah-buh) from the Turks.

In 1928, the first all-talking feature, “Lights of New York,” had its gala premiere in New York.

In 1944, an estimated 168 people died in a fire that broke out during a performance in the main tent of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus in Hartford, Conn.

In 1957, Althea Gibson became the first black tennis player to win a Wimbledon singles title as she defeated fellow American Darlene Hard 6-3, 6-2.

In 1971, jazz trumpeter and singer Louis Armstrong died in New York at age 69.

In 1988, 167 North Sea oil workers were killed when a series of explosions and fires destroyed a drilling platform.

In 1989, the U.S. Army destroyed its last Pershing 1A missiles at an ammunition plant in Karnack, Texas, under terms of the 1987 Intermediate-range Nuclear Forces Treaty.

One year ago: Queen Elizabeth II addressed the United Nations for the first time since 1957 during her first New York visit in over 30 years; she then laid a wreath at ground zero.

Today’s Birthdays: Former first lady Nancy Reagan is 90. Actor William Schallert is 89. Singer-actress Della Reese is 80. The 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet, Tenzin Gyatso, is 76. Actor Ned Beatty is 74. Singer Gene Chandler is 71. Actor Burt Ward is 66.

Former President George W. Bush is 65.

Actor-director Sylvester Stallone is 65. Actor Fred Dryer is 65. Actress Shelley Hack is 64.

Actress Nathalie Baye is 63. Actress Allyce Beasley is 60. Actor Geoffrey Rush is 60.

Rock musician John Bazz is 59. Actor Grant Goodeve is 59. Jazz musician Rick Braun is 56. Country musician John Jorgenson is 55. Rock musician John Keeble (Spandau Ballet) is 52. Actor Brian Posehn is 45.

Actress Tia Mowry is 33. Actress Tamera Mowry is 33. Actress Eva Green is 31. Actor Gregory Smith is 28.

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ANNIE’S MAILBOX Dear Annie: I am constantly getting chain-letter e-mails from a friend I met in a class years ago. The e-mails usually contain vague threats about how something bad will happen to me if I don’t forward the letter to five friends, or how good luck will follow if I do. The last straw was when she sent me one that said, “Forward this, and something good will happen. If you are not a believer in God, delete.”

Occasionally, we meet in person, and our visits are always pleasant. I sometimes send chatty letters or e-mails and ask what is happening in her life, but these chain letters are the only type of correspondence I get from her in return. I find them annoying and have neither the time nor the desire to forward them along. I usually delete them.

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I’ve decided never to contact them again. It tears me apart, but I refuse to beg to be part of “their” family. Tell me if I’m right. -- One of Ten Dear One: Your accomplishments may make your siblings feel inadequate and jealous. Also, being the youngest of 10 means there is a tremendous difference in life experience. Siblings who are already married with children have little in common with those who are still teenagers. Siblings with grown children may not relate to someone with infants.

Often these differences can be resolved with time, but not always. This isn’t about right or wrong. It’s about what you can handle.

Dear Annie: I’d like to respond to “Michigan,” who worries her sons won’t stay close when they grow up.

I have two sons, ages 27 and 29. My husband and I were very involved in their numerous activities -- volunteering in sports, scouts and school -- and we tried our best to keep the lines of communication open. My sons are now both married, and we are fortunate to have wonderful daughters-inlaw and adorable grandsons. Our sons are successful in their personal lives and still call regularly and try to see us as often as possible. We have dinners together, go to sporting events or just spend time at each other’s homes.

Please reassure “Michigan” that she is doing a wonderful job and it will pay off. I’m sure her boys will stay close, and she’ll also get the girls she never had. In return, they will have a very special mother-in-law. -- A Mom Always

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Wednesday, July 6 Lobsterman’s Park kids’ activities 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Free activities with the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine every week, Wednesdays, July 6, 13, 20, 27 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Lobsterman’s Park (corner of Union and Middle Streets). July 6 — Whale Wonders. Lean the difference between toothed and baleen whales, touch real whale baleen and make a whale tail craft.

July 13 — Beaver Business. Take a look at a beaver skull and fur, then take part in a craft to learn about beaver adaptations. July 20 — Dino Discovery. Investigate a life size T-Rex jawbone and make a dough dino fossil to take home.

July 27 — Understanding Owls. Lean about an owl’s silent flight and other hunting techniques by exploring artifacts and making a craft. www.portlandmaine.com or www.childrensmuseumofme.org

LearningWorks hosts Gov. Paul LePage 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. “In keeping the Community Conversations focus on generational poverty, the Governor will share his personal story of overcoming adversity: the combination of personal fortitude, adult role models, and community supports needed to help him succeed. At LearningWorks we work with at-risk youth who come from very similar circumstances to the Governor’s: broken homes, domestic abuse, and homelessness. The Governor’s willingness to share his story will be an inspiration to our students as well as program attendees. A distinguished panel will join the Governor, reacting to and asking questions about his story.”

Maine Medical Center, Dana Health Education Center, 22 Bramhall St., Portland. The event is free and open to the public. Pre-registration is required. To register, email the name and full contact information of all attendees to register@learningworks.me or call 775-0105. Sponsors: Wright Express, Maine Medical Center, and Bangor Savings Bank.

‘Summer of Love’ continues at Ogunquit Playhouse 2:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. The Ogunquit Playhouse, Route 1, Ogunquit. Box Office 1-800-982-2787 or go online ogunquitplayhouse.org for online ticketing and more information. June 22 through July 16, “Summer of Love.” “When a runaway bride discovers the countercultural revolution of the Haight-Ashbury neighborhood of San Francisco, with a little help from the hippies and dropouts of Golden Gate Park, she comes to realize she has to make her own kind of music! This hippie, trippy musical features the powerful music of the late 1960s, by some of the most influential artists of the love generation: The Mamas and the Papas, Donovan, Janis Joplin, Jefferson Airplane and many more.”

Next on stage: “The Music Man,” July 20-Aug. 20; “Legally Blonde” starring Sally Struthers, Aug.24-Sept. 17; and “Miss Saigon,” Sept. 21-Oct. 23.

Free summer concerts in Portland 8 p.m. Bring a chair or blanket, sit back and enjoy the music throughout the summer months. Portland Recreation, Families of the Western Prom Neighborhood, West End Neighborhood Association, Maine Red Claws, Quirk Chevrolet, Friends of Eastern Promenade, Kemp Goldberg Partners, Betty Winterhalder Fund, Trevor & Joe, Coyne Piergrossi Associates, Keller Williams Realty, SMRT, the Italian Heritage Center Concert Band and the Willey Trust sponsor these free outdoor concerts. FMI: 756-8275; Information and cancellation hotline: 756-8130.

Sunset Folk Series At The Western Prom Park: Sponsored by Families of the Western Prom Neighborhood and WENA. Concerts last approximately 40 minutes. (During inclement weather, concert canceled.) Held Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. (or as announced) at Western Prom Park.

July 6, 8 p.m. Rob Simpson http://www.myspace.com/ robysimpson; July 13, 7:45 p.m., Darien Brahms http:// www.myspace.com/darienbrahms; July 20, 7:45 p.m., Mark Farrington; Wednesday, July 27, 7:30 p.m., Sorcha http://www.myspace.com/sorchasongs; Aug. 3, 7:30 p.m., Phantom Buffalo http://www.myspace.com/phantombuffalo; Aug. 10, 7:30 p.m., Will Gattis http://www.myspace. com/gattistheband.

Crusher’s Kids Concerts in the Park: Concerts last approximately 40 minutes. Concerts held Thursdays at 12:30 p.m. at the Bandstand, Deering Oaks Park. (During inclement weather concert relocated to Reiche Community Center, 166 Brackett Street). July 7, Jon Call (Camp Songs); July 14, Delilah & Chandra (Singing Hands); July 21, Tangletoons (Maine Songs); July 28, Sparks Ark (Wild Animals); Aug. 4, Sammie Haynes (Singer Songstress).

Friends Of Eastern Promenade Concert Series: Sponsored by the Friends of the Eastern Promenade.

Concerts last approximately one hour. Concerts held Thursdays at 7 p.m. at Bandstand, Fort Allen Park. July 7, Delta Knights (Rock ‘n’ Roll) sponsored by SMRT; July 14, Don Roy Band (Fiddlers); sponsored by a Friend of the Eastern Prom; July 21, Chandler’s Band (Marches & Big Band Era) sponsored by the Willey Trust; July 28, Sean Mencher and his Rhythm Kings (Rockabilly) sponsorship in

Inspectors check Martin Point Bridge on Route 1 at the Falmouth-Portland town line. The public is invited to join Maine transportation officials at an informational meeting on Wednesday, July 13 to discuss the future replacement of the Martin Point Bridge. (DAVID CARKHUFF FILE PHOTO) Memory of Betty Winterhalder; Aug. 4, Big Chief (Rhythm & Roots Music) sponsored by Trevor & Joe Coyne Piergrossi Associates and Keller Williams Realty; Aug. 11, The McCarthys (Country Rock) sponsored by Kemp Goldberg Partners; Aug. 18, Banda di Nepi (Community Band from Italy) sponsored by the Italian Heritage Center (rain date at center). www.portlandmaine.gov/rec/ summer.htm

Maine Festival of American Music 7 p.m. The Sixth Annual Maine Festival of American Music: Its Roots and Traditions will be held from July 6-9 at the Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, New Gloucester. The festival’s free program flyer is now available by contacting 9264597 or usshakers@aol.com.

‘Trollhunter’ at SPACE Gallery 7:30 p.m. “The government says there’s nothing to worry about – it’s just a problem with bears making trouble in the mountains and forests of Norway. But local hunters don’t believe it — and neither do a trio of college students who want to find out the truth. Armed with a video camera, they trail a mysterious ‘poacher,’ who wants nothing to do with them. But their persistence lands them straight in the path of the objects of his pursuits: Trolls. They soon find themselves documenting every move of this grizzled, unlikely hero — The Troll Hunter — risking their lives to uncover the secrets of creatures only thought to exist in fairy tales.

Talk on trolls to follow with Loren Coleman, cryptozoologist, author and director of the International Cryptozoology Museum.”

Maine State Music Theatre’s ‘Annie’ 7:30 p.m. Maine State Music Theatre’s “Annie” plays through July 16. MSMT’s 2011 summer season continues July 20 with “Xanadu,” and closes out the season with “The Wiz.” Maine State Music Theatre is located at the air conditioned Pickard Theatre located at 1 Bath Road in Brunswick on the campus of Bowdoin College. For tickets and more information, please call 725-8769 or go to msmt.org.

Thursday, July 7 Portland Carbon Challenge noon. The Portland Public Library will be hosting an interactive event to kick off the Portland Carbon Challenge with the film “The Truth About Climate Change” and a discussion to follow. In meeting room 5 at the library’s central location

in Monument Square. “The New England Carbon Challenge (NECC), a joint initiative of the University of New Hampshire and Clean Air-Cool Planet, is committed to providing New England residents and communities with the tools to reduce household energy use while saving money. Energysaving and dollar-saving tools on the website myenergyplan.net provide homeowners and renters access to simple ideas for reducing energy use. The average household taking the Carbon Challenge has reduced its energy consumption by an average of 16 percent and saved over $700 each year.” For more information on the Portland Carbon Challenge contact jsturner@bowdoin.edu. To see the map of other participating towns and organizations, visit www. necarbonchallenge.org/maps. To join the growing number of New Englanders creating an energy plan, visit www. myenergyplan.net.

Opera at the Mansion 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. PORTopera and Victoria Mansion partner for the first time to present Opera at the Mansion. This benefit will be at the Victoria Mansion, 109 Danforth St. in Portland. The Opera at the Mansion event will feature soloists Claire Coolen, soprano, and Robert E. Mellon, baritone, from PORTopera’s Young Artists program, and includes hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar. Tickets are $50 and can be reserved by calling Victoria Mansion at 772-4841. The funds raised from this event will benefit PORTopera and the Victoria Mansion. PORTopera Young Artists are selected through national auditions. They are young singers on the cusps of major operatic careers. The Young Artists Program was created to support PORTopera’s mission to bring opera to Maine’s communities and to foster operatic talent from Maine and elsewhere. PORTopera is Maine’s only opera company performing fully staged operas with nationally and internationally acclaimed artists. The company will present “The Daughter of the Regiment” on July 28 and 30 at Portland’s Merrill Auditorium. For more information, visit www.portopera.org.

Hypnotist Paul Ramsay at Lucid Stage 7:30 p.m. Lucid Stage presents hypnotist Paul Ramsay.

“The days of clucking like a chicken are over. Hypnotist Paul Ramsay’s ‘Mind Games’ show breaks the mold of stage hypnotism. Using interactive polling software and remote controls, audience members steer the course of the show by voting on what they want to see happen on stage.” 29 Baxter Boulevard. $12/$10 students and seniors, 899-3993. see next page

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Friday, July 8 Boat Building Festival by Compass Project 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. This July 8 through July 10, Compass Project will present its eighth annual Boat Building Festival at Back Cove Park on Preble Street Extension (accross from Hannaford). Compass Project is a Portland-based youth development organization that engages at-risk youth through experiential boat building programs. These handson programs help youth find new directions for the future by combining life-skills, academic challenges and job-skills training. “Join us July 8th, 9th and 10th at our new Location, Back Cove Park on Preble Street Extention in Portland. Twelve boat building teams will be arriving Friday afternoon to begin the intensive three-day task of building their very own 12-foot Skiff and helping to raise funds for our Youth Boat Building Program. Along with our new location, we have new activities!

We are very excited to announce the First Ever Mascot Rowdown to be held at 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 9 at the Festival.

The Portland Sea Dogs mascot, Slugger, has issued a rowing challenge to Salty Pete of the Pirates and Crusher of the Red Claws. Come find out who has the best rowing skills in town!”

Friday, July 8, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday, July 9, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Sunday, July 10, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Parade from Back Cove to East End Beach; launch at East End Beach. http:// www.compassproject.org/bbfest.htm

Portland Trails 10K: Trail to Ale Preview 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Portland Trails 10K: Trail to Ale Preview. Mark Goettel and Andy Abrams, Portland Trails Board Members and experienced runners, will be offering a preview of the Portland Trails 10K: Trail to Ale as part of the Portland Trails Discovery Trek Series. Runners of all abilities are invited to meet at Ocean Gateway and run the 10K course. The 10 kilometer (6.2 mile) race course is run exclusively off-road and allows beautiful views of the Casco Bay as runners enjoy the Eastern Prom and Back Cove Trails.

This will give runners an idea of what to expect the day of the Trail to Ale 10K race which will be held on Sept. 18 this year. Folks training for the run are encouraged to come.

Bring running shoes. Meet at Ocean Gateway Terminal on the Eastern Prom Trail just after the intersection of India and Commercial streets. Free for Portland Trails members, $5 suggested donation for non-members ($5 can go toward new or renewed membership.) Reservations suggested.

Call Portland Trails: 775-2411. For a full schedule of Portland Trails Discovery Treks, visit http://trails.org/events.html

East Bayside Neighborhood Organization talent show at Mayo Street Arts Center 7:30 p.m. Support the East Bayside Neighborhood Organization by coming out to a night of great local talent! MC ALex Endy! A Bake Sale too! Mayo Street Arts. Break dancing, Taiko drumming, bake sale and much more! Proceeds benefit East Bayside Neighborhood Organization and Mayo Street Arts. Contact Alex Endy to sign up for a performance slot! http://www.eastbayside.org/

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

Maine State Music Theatre’s ‘Annie’ 7:30 p.m. Maine State Music Theatre’s “Annie” plays through July 16. MSMT’s 2011 summer season continues July 20 with “Xanadu,” and closes out the season with “The Wiz.” Maine State Music Theatre is located at the air conditioned Pickard Theatre located at 1 Bath Road in Brunswick on the campus of Bowdoin College. For tickets and more information, please call 725-8769 or go to msmt.org.

A Theater Tasting 8 p.m. A Theater Tasting is a twist on the traditional wine tasting, and a fundraiser for Lucid Stage (www.lucidstage. com). A roster of performers will present, and between the acts the audience will be invited into the lobby for a wine and appetizer pairing that is chosen to go with each performance. Performers will include: Carolyn Gage (excerpt from her play The Parmachene Belle); stand-up comedy from Mike Sylvester; Michael Lane Trautman; Dark Follies (burlesque); Jake Brooks (musician); Naya’s Trance (bellydancing); The Green Room musical, produced by New Edge. $25.

Tom Clark at Freeport Factory Stage 8 p.m. Freeport Factory Stage features Tom Clark. “Tom Clark has been called the ‘Mel Tillis of stand-up comedy,’ his slight stutter disappears when his comedic voices hit the stage. He has appeared on A&E’s “An Evening at the Improv.”

Performances are Friday, July 8 and Saturday, July 9 at 8 p.m.

Tickets are $15/$12 seniors and students, and are available through Brown Paper Tickets; www.freeportfactory.com or 865-5505. Freeport Factory Stage is located at 5 Depot St., downtown Freeport, one block east of L.L. Bean.

Saturday, July 9 Kids First Program in Topsham 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Woodside Elementary School, 42 Barrows Drive, Topsham. “This four-hour co-parenting education workshop for parents is designed to help address problems and reduce the negative effects of separation and divorce. ... Participants are encouraged to attend the program as early in the separation and divorce as possible.

But it’s never too late to break old bad habits and learn healthy new ones!” Fee: $60 per person.

Raising the flag in Southern Sudan 9 a.m. The day for raising the flag in Southern Sudan. Festivities start at 9 a.m. in Monument Square in downtown Portland. At noon everyone will march to the Portland Expo where there will be celebration including continuous music, dancing and food.

Boat Building Festival 9 a.m. This July 8 through July 10, Compass Project will present its eighth annual Boat Building Festival at Back Cove Park on Preble Street Extension (accross from Hannaford). Compass Project is a Portland-based youth development organization that engages at-risk youth through experiential boat building programs. These hands-on programs help youth find new directions for the future by combining life-skills, academic challenges and job-skills training. “Join us July 8th, 9th and 10th at our new Location, Back Cove Park on Preble Street Extention in Portland. Twelve boat building teams will be arriving Friday afternoon to begin the intensive three-day task of building their very own 12-foot Skiff and helping to raise funds for our Youth Boat Building Program.

Along with our new location, we have new activities!

We are very excited to announce the First Ever Mascot Row-down to be held at 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 9 at the Festival. The Portland Sea Dogs mascot, Slugger, has issued a rowing challenge to Salty Pete of the Pirates and Crusher of the Red Claws. Come find out who has the best rowing skills in town!” Friday, July 8, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday, July 9, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Sunday, July 10, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Parade from Back Cove to East End Beach; launch at East End Beach. http://www.compassproject.org/bbfest.htm

Skyline Farm’s ninth annual Summer Celebration 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Pony rides, bargain hunting, lobster, dessert, live music and more are featured during Skyline Farm’s ninth annual Summer Celebration fundraiser. A Barn Sale under the tent will offer shoppers an assortment of items, including antiques, collectibles, and horsedrawn carriages. If you have items to sell, rent your own table for $20, or have Skyline sell your items for a commission. Contact Greg at 239-5782 or Lisa at 829-6899.

A silent auction of fascinating items will be held inside the Visitor Center from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 5:30-8 p.m.

Anyone willing to donate items worth $25 or more should call Diana at 252-9352. Pony rides ($5/child), face-painting, and old-fashioned children’s activities will run from 10 a.m. to noon. From 5:30-7 p.m. enjoy an authentic Maine lobster bake catered by North Yarmouth’s Young’s Clambakes, while overlooking Skyline’s beautiful fields.

By July 1 please reserve a lobster, steak or chicken dinner ($50 pp includes a tax deductible donation to Skyline) with Pam at 829-5708. From 7-8 p.m. enjoy free admission to the museum featuring the ‘Summer Delivery Vehicles’ exhibit, a truly unique venue. Enjoy complimentary dessert while listening to live acoustic music from Yarmouth’s own Diana Hansen, Bill Hansen, and George Maxwell. See who takes home the hotly-contested silent auction items. All proceeds benefit Skyline Farm’s operational expenses. Skyline Farm, a nonprofit, all-volunteer organization, is located at 95 The Lane in North Yarmouth (near the junction of Routes 9 and 115). See www.skylinefarm.org for more information and directions.

‘Knit A Bunny’ workshop 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Knitters from all skill levels are welcomed to enroll in a “Knit A Bunny” workshop that will create a crouching bunny with floppy ears at the Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Route 26, New Gloucester. Fee: $30. For details call 926-4597 or www.shaker.lib.me.us.

Urban Epic Challenge 10 a.m. “The Urban Epic Challenge presented by Oxford Networks offers a course that rivals any existing race in terms of variety of terrain, unique elements, and stunning views. The run starts near the East End Beach and winds from one end of the prom to the other and back There are two times when you will be able to sign in and get your packet: Friday, July 8 at Maine Running Company in Portland from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.; Saturday, July 9 at the Eastern Prom (near the Beach) from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Participants will line up at the start line at approximately 10 a.m., which is located on the paved trail near East End Beach.” www. urban-epic.com/urbanepicchallenge

‘The Other Dickens’ at Boothbay 12:30 p.m. Lillian Nayder, a Bates College professor whose biography “The Other Dickens” is the first comprehensive portrait of the woman whom novelist Charles Dickens married and then repudiated, discusses the book at Books in Boothbay: Maine’s Summer Book Fair at Boothbay Railway Village, Route 27 South, Boothbay. Nayder is one of 40 Maine authors who will discuss and sign their books at the fair. A reception with the authors begins at 3:30. The event is open to the public at no cost. Learn more at http://booksinboothbay.blogspot.com/.

Nine Nation Animation 2 p.m. The World According to Shorts presents Nine Nation Animation, a selection of recent award-winning animated short films from the world’s most renowned festivals, including Cannes, Berlin, Annecy, Clermont-Ferrand and others. Portland Museum of Art. Saturday, July 9, 2 p.m.; Sunday, July 10, 2 p.m. NR. http://www.portlandmuseum. org/events/movies.php

Truth About Daisies on Peaks 7:30 p.m. Fifth Maine Regiment Museum, 45 Seashore Ave., Peaks Island. $8 adult; $5 seniors and students. “Popular trio, Truth About Daisies, features original songwriting and beautiful harmonies of Sheila McKinley, Doug Swift and Ronda Dale. Their music draws on many traditions including urban folk, country, and melodic pop.” The Fifth Maine Regiment Museum is a nonprofit museum and cultural center housed in the 1888 Fifth Maine Regiment Memorial Hall. Its mission is the preservation of Civil War and local history. To that end the museum offers a wide variety of lectures, concerts, tours, youth education programs, and community activities. Membership is open to the public.

For more information call 766-3330 or email fifthmainemuseum@maine.rr.com.

Maine State Music Theatre’s ‘Annie’ 7:30 p.m. Maine State Music Theatre’s “Annie” plays through July 16. MSMT’s 2011 summer season continues July 20 with “Xanadu,” and closes out the season with “The Wiz.” Maine State Music Theatre is located at the air conditioned Pickard Theatre located at 1 Bath Road in Brunswick on the campus of Bowdoin College. For tickets and more information, please call 725-8769 or go to msmt.org.

Jimmy Higgins: A Life in the Labor Movement 8 p.m. “Harlan Baker will appear as Jimmy Higgins in a one-man show he has written, ‘Jimmy Higgins: A Life in the Labor Movement.’ The play is set on the eve of the 1960 presidential race. A rank and file union activist is being interviewed by a college student about his life. Higgins recounts his days as a newspaper boy in Sandusky Ohio during the First World War, his meeting with Eugene Debs and other radicals opposed to American participation in the First World War, his experiences in the Lafollette campaign for president in 1924 and his experience covering the union organizing drives of tenant farmers and auto workers in the 1930s. Harlan Baker is an adjunct professor in the Theatre department at the University of Southern Maine, an actor, a former member of the Maine legislature, a union activist, and democratic socialist. ‘Jimmy Higgins’ has long stood for the name of the rank-and-file union and socialist activist.” The July 9 show is a fundraiser to restore Maine’s Labor Mural. $15 at Lucid Stage, 29 Baxter Boulevard, Portland. 899-3993.

Sunday, July 10 Boat Building Festival concludes 9 a.m. This July 8 through July 10, Compass Project will present its eighth annual Boat Building Festival at Back Cove Park on Preble Street Extension (accross from Hannaford). Compass Project is a Portland-based youth development organization that engages at-risk youth through experiential boat building programs. These hands-on programs help youth find new directions for the future by combining life-skills, academic challenges and job-skills training. “Join us July 8th, 9th and 10th at our new Location, Back Cove Park on Preble Street Extention in Portland.

Twelve boat building teams will be arriving Friday afternoon to begin the intensive three-day task of building their very own 12-foot Skiff and helping to raise funds for our Youth Boat Building Program. Along with our new location, we have new activities! We are very excited to announce the First Ever Mascot Row-down to be held at 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 9 at the Festival. The Portland Sea Dogs mascot, Slugger, has issued a rowing challenge to Salty Pete of the Pirates and Crusher of the Red Claws. Come find out who has the best rowing skills in town!” Friday, July 8, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday, July 9, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Sunday, July 10, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Parade from Back Cove to East End Beach; launch at East End Beach. http://www.compassproject.org/bbfest.htm see next page

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Hidden studios of Portland’s East End Artists 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. “Get a peek into one of Portland’s most vibrant arts communities by joining the Society For East End Artists, seventh annual Open Studios Tour and Art Sale. On this one day, the artists of Portland’s East End open their working studios to the public. Experience the source point for some of Portland’s most eclectic creators and qualify to win prizes from East End vendors just by participating.

Connect to community, expand your horizons and/or add to your art collection all on a summer day! The tour is a free self-guided walk through the Munjoy Hill neighborhood. It is held in conjunction with the Munjoy Hill Garden Club tour.

Maps of the Open Studios will be available the day of the event at 81 Congress St. and in participating artists’ studios. Open studios will be marked with green, blue and white balloons. Don’t miss this opportunity to see the many and unusual ways artists make it work: hallways, extra bedrooms, garden sheds — you name it, some artist on Portland’s East End is using it to spin their creative vision!

Tour will be held rain or shine. For more information, please call Colleen Bedard at 233-7273 or visit the website http:// www.SEAportland.org

The Hidden Gardens of Munjoy Hill 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Hidden Gardens of Munjoy Hill offers an opportunity to explore a dozen lush city gardens tucked away in this charming Portland neighborhood. The self-guided garden tour will feature a dozen unique urban retreats scattered throughout Munjoy Hill. Members of the Society for East End Arts (SEA) will also open their studios for visitors. The tour is presented by Friends of the Eastern Promenade. “Visitors can stroll through a delightful English Victorian garden, a tranquil Japanese garden and a “wild” flower garden that attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.

Some gardens are brand new, with others tended by gardeners for several generations. All of the gardens highlight the creativity of gardening in the city.” Advance tickets are available for $15 online at hiddengardensofmunjoyhill.org or at Skillin’s Greenhouse, O’Donal’s Nurseries, Allen, Sterling & Lothrup, Broadway Gardens, Rosemont Market and Coffee by Design. On the day of event, tickets will be sold for $20 at the Munjoy Hill Neighborhood Organization’s Hill House at 92 Congress St., where the tour begins. For more information, visit hiddengardensofmunjoyhill.org.

Defenders of the Funny 7:30 p.m. Defenders of the Funny is a new improv group in Portland. Expect new games, sketches, music, and audience participation. Special guest: Comic Stephanie Doyle.

Tickets $7. Defenders of the Funny will also be participating in the second annual Portland Improv Festival, held at Lucid Stage Aug. 11-13.

Monday, July 11 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. July 11: Sina Najafi; Najafi is the Editor of Cabinet Magazine.

July 18: Anne West; West is a writer, theorist, and independent curator. She teaches in the graduate program at RISD.

July 25: Lee Boroson; Boroson’s airy President Selma Botman as the feasculptures give viewers the chance to tured speaker during the Club’s eveexperience the ineffable impossibilities ning meeting. The meeting takes place of the world. Aug. 1: Hamish Fulton; at STRIVE, 28 Foden Road, South Since the early 1970s, Fulton has been Portland, with social time. All Greater labeled as a sculptor, photographer, Portland community members are conceptual artist andland artist. Fulton, encouraged to attend this meeting. however, characterises himself as a RSVP no later than July 8 to secretary@ “walking artist.” Aug. 8: Lisi Raskin; portlandkiwanis.com. The catered meal Raskin handcrafts whimsical recrecosts $12 at the door. ations of military command centers.

Hysterical Society n OOB This summer the MFA’s Moth Press is 7 p.m. The Maine Hysterical Society also releasing Mapping the Intelligence will perform at the Seaside Pavilion in of Artistic Work; An Explorative Guide to Old Orchard Beach. “Charter memMaking, Thinking, and Writing by Anne bers Randy Judkins, Barney Martin and West. Her lecture on July 18 will be folSteve Underwood present a comedy lowed by a book signing. West is an variety show of novelty songs, hilarious educator, writer, and independent curaMaine characters, ‘wicked good’ jugtor. She teaches in the Division of Gradgling, and some of the most hysterical uate Studies at Rhode Island School of sketches that will make you laugh on Design, where she supports students your way home and even the day after. across disciplines in conceptualizing Maine Hysterical Society is comprised and writing their master’s thesis. http:// of three of Maine’s most entertaining www.meca.edu/mfa German concert organist Felix Hell comes to variety artists, actors, musicians and Bates Dance Festival in Lewiston Portland Tuesday, July 12. (COURTESY PHOTO) downeast humorists. Ticket price is $11 and $14 day of show. “The Sea7:30 p.m. The Bates Dance Festival side Pavilion Series, a community treasure and outreach based in Lewiston announces its 29th season of public ministry of The Salvation Army, is held annually from June events, taking place July 1 through Aug. 13 on the Bates through August.” www.seasidepavilion.org College campus. The six-week festival showcases contemporary performance works by Camille A. Brown & Felix Hell on the Kotzschmar Organ Dancers, Nicholas Leichter Dance, Zoe | Juniper, The 7:30 p.m. “German concert organist Felix Hell is a pheEquus Projects and Black Label Movement, and David nomenon in several ways. Hailed as the ‘most well known Dorfman Dance. Performances, panel discussions and young concert organist worldwide’ (Dr. John Weaver), and lectures by more than 40 internationally recognized ‘undoubtedly one of the major talents of the century’ (Dr. dancers from across the United States and abroad.

Frederick Swann, AGO president), he ‘sets standards that Performance times and locations appear on the festimany established and honoured older players would strugval website: www.batesdancefestival.org. July 1 to Aug. gle to equal’ (Michael Barone in ‘The American Organist’).

14, Chase Hall Gallery, Open daily 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Also Hell has had an active concert career since the age of nine featured: Monday, July 11, Schaeffer Theatre, 7:30 p.m., and has already performed more than 700 recitals througha sneak preview: Camille Brown and her dancers share out his native Germany, as well as Australia, Canada, Densnippets and talk about the stories behind the work. mark, Finland, France, Iceland, Italy, Jamaica, Korea, Latvia, Camille A. Brown & Dancers, Friday and Saturday, July New Zealand, Norway, Malaysia, Singapore, Spain, Russia, 15 and 16, Schaeffer Theatre, 8 p.m., the vivid and verand the USA, where he performed more than 450 recitals in satile Camille A. Brown is a pixy-ish performer who packs 44 states.” Hell will play the Kotzschmar Organ, the oldest a punch. Festival Finale, Saturday, Aug. 13, Alumni Gym, working municipal pipe organ in the United States.

7:30 p.m., discover and celebrate the next generation of dance luminaries.

Wednesday, July 13

Tuesday, July 12 ‘City By the Sea’ at MHS noon. Book Event: “City By the Sea: A Photographic History of Portland, Maine,” at the Maine Historical Society.

Speaker: John R. Moon, Author. “Join us to celebrate this wonderful new book of historic and contemporary photographs that traces the evolution of the city over the past 100 years. It captures many of Portland’s architectural gems, enchanting places, and lost treasures while exploring how the city has adapted to change and modern life. Many of the photographs in the book come from the collections of Maine Historical Society.” www.mainehistory.org

Portland Kiwanis Club welcomes Selma Botman 5:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. The Portland Kiwanis Club serving Greater Portland welcomes University of Southern Maine

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Red Sox at Baltimore Camden Yard Sun-Tues, July 17-19 Sunday to Atlantic City, Monday to Baltimore, free time Inner Harbor, evening game with seats in a private suite at Camden Yard, home Tuesday. $650/person, double occupancy basis.

Tony Bennett Sun-Mon, August 14-15 Hyannis, Massachusetts $335/person, double occupancy basis.

The Kids Are Alright: Headstart at SPACE noon. “SPACE and the Maine Academy of Modern Music debut The Kids Are Alright, a new series of Wednesday lunchtime performances by local musicians for the whole family can dig! Stop by for a break after the Farmer’s Market, or before you hit the beach for a cool hour of music by great live acts tailored for the kids. Parents and kids will be able to meet the musicians, ask them questions, and even experience an ‘instrument petting zoo’! Kicking off the summertime fun is Theodore Treehouse, local rock boys extraordinaire, whose album Mercury: Closest to the Sun, has fast become a favorite around here. The quartet’s jaunty, infectious rhythms and brash energy will get everybody’s feet moving.” $3 adults/$2 kids. www.space538.org

Meeting on replacement of Martin Point Bridge 6 p.m. Representatives of the Maine Department of Transportation will be present to listen to concerns, receive comments, and answer questions from anyone with an interest in the project, replacement of the Martin Point Bridge, located on the Portland-Falmouth line, which carries U.S. Route 1 over Presumpscot River. MaineDOT is particularly interested in learning local views relative to project consistency with local comprehensive plans, discovering local resources, and identifying local concerns and issues. Anyone with an interest is invited to attend and participate in the meeting.

Accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities. Auxiliary aids will be provided upon advance request.

The meeting is In The Green Room at Merrill Auditorium, 20 Myrtle St. Any inquiries regarding this project may be directed to the attention of Leanne Timberlake, PE, Project Manager, Maine Department of Transportation, Bridge Program, 624-3422. Email: leanne.timberlake@maine.gov. www.maine.gov/mdot/projects.htm.

Maine Songwriters Association Showcase 7 p.m. A new monthly series from One Longfellow Square and Maine Songwriters Association featuring a lineup of local talent every second Wednesday. Maine Songwriters Association is a state-wide, nonprofit, member organization dedicated to the support of songwriters and their art.

The MSA mission is to encourage, recognize, educate, support and promote developing songwriters. ($5 at the door only; doors at 6:30 p.m.) Sponsored by Port Media Studios and Crooked Cove Records. www.onelongfellowsquare.com