The Portland Daily Sun, Saturday, August 20, 2011

SATURDAY, AUGUST 20, 2011

VOL. 3 NO. 142

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BY CASEY CONLEY THE PORTLAND DAILY SUN

It’s been a busy summer

for Avesta Housing, a nonprofit affordable housing developer that currently has eight projects underway from Portland to Kennebunk.

For Avesta, which already owns or manages nearly 1,600 units across Southern Maine, the projects Totman will create 247 new affordable apartments targeting artists, low-income residents and the elderly. Major projects include Oak Street Lofts, the Adams School redevelopment, and the construction of a second phase at Pearl Place, among others.

Since he became president 11 years ago, Dana Totman says Avesta has never had so many projects in development at one time.

Totman said demand for affordable housing has never been higher. And see HOUSING page 8

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Birdie Googins riffs on the governor, love and royalty

BY MICHAEL J. TOBIN SPECIAL TO THE PORTLAND DAILY SUN

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n a recent night when I was fighting the sleepless stress of life, a Marden's commercial appeared on TV with their crazy spokeslady, Birdie Googins.

Well, the absurdity of the commercial started me laughing until I couldn't stop and suddenly the challenges of the day disappeared. I thought, who is this "Vanna White" of Marden's?

For the uninitiated, Marden's is the Maine surplus store which recently raised its profile because its former general manager, Paul LePage, is now Maine's Republican governor.

I had been meditating on the health benefits of laughter (see sidebar, page 10). So, I contacted Ms. Googins and, in her own Maine way, she gave me some insight on her life.

When asked about herself, she laughingly said, "Where would I staht, deah’?

My life is so multi-faceted and fascinating I wouldn't know where to begin!"

Birdie Googins revels in Maine culture and its, um, shall we say, eccentricities. (COURTESY PHOTO)

see GOOGINS page 10

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Limits on federal power

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Drug extends life of obese mice (NY Times) — Sustaining the flickering hope that human aging might somehow be decelerated, researchers have found they can substantially extend the average life span of obese mice with a specially designed drug.

The drug, SRT-1720, protects the mice from the usual diseases of obesity by reducing the amount of fat in the liver and increasing sensitivity to insulin. These and other positive health effects enable the obese mice to live 44 percent longer, on average, than obese mice that did not receive the drug, according to a team of researchers led

by Rafael de Cabo, a gerontologist at the National Institute on Aging.

Drugs closely related to SRT-1720 are now undergoing clinical trials in humans.

The findings “demonstrate for the first time the feasibility of designing novel molecules that are safe and effective in promoting longevity and preventing multiple age-related diseases in mammals,” Dr. de Cabo and colleagues write in Thursday’s issue of the new journal Scientific Reports. Their conclusion supports claims that had been thrown in doubt by an earlier study that was critical of SRT-1720.

A drug that makes it costfree to be obese may seem more a moral hazard than an incentive to good health.

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killed, including some soldiers who disobeyed orders to shoot at protesters.

Syrians have been demonstrating on Fridays after noon prayers since the uprising began in March, and activists on the official Facebook page for the Syrian Revolution are calling this week’s demonstrations “Friday of the beginnings of victory.”

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Fewer youths to be deported in new policy WASHINGTON (NY Times) — The Obama administration announced Thursday that it would suspend deportation proceedings against many illegal immigrants who pose no threat to national security or public safety.

The new policy is expected to help thousands of illegal immigrants who came to the United States as young children, graduated from high school and want to go on to college or serve in the armed forces.

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Police say the driver of a gray minivan (right) caused two separate accidents and sent four people to the hospital, some with serious injuries, Friday afternoon. Police were investigating the crash which occurred on Congress Street near the Fore River Parkway. They said the driver of the minivan could be cited for leaving the scene of an accident. (MATTHEW ARCO PHOTOS)

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by R.F. Jordan Construction. The person was dead the motorcycle. by the time emergency officials arrived at the scene Wing was not wearing a helmet and police said A water main ruptured and shutdown Cottage at East Main Street and Route 1. speed and alcohol do not appear to be underlying Road and cutoff water to about ten businesses in Police are withholding the identity of the person factors of the crash.

South Portland Friday. killed.

— Matthew Arco Water officials said they didn’t know what caused The accident occurred at the site of the new water the water main to break and temporarily interrupt line installation shortly after 4 p.m. service for businesses between 8 and 50 Cottage Traffic was detoured for about four hours.

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— Matthew Arco Traffic was being detoured Friday and drivers An Arundel man was charged with two counts of were urged to stay out of the area if possible. It was operating under the influence and leading police on expected that water would be restored late Friday a high speed chase Wednesday, police said. afternoon, water officials said.

Biddeford officials contacted state police after they — Matthew Arco charged Jack Coffey with an OUI Wednesday eveThe York County Shelter Programs, a homeless ning. Coffey was then charged with a second OUI, services provider in Alfred, announced it is in need eluding a police officer and two counts of speeding, of shelving materials for a large quantity of books. police said.

Anyone having a source of lumber or metal shelving Coffey was stopped by state police on the Maine for the shelter to build bookshelves is encouraged to Police say a 43-year-old motorcyclist sustained life Turnpike in Saco earlier Wednesday morning. He contact Mary Doyle at 324-1137 or e-mail mqdoyle@ threatening injuries after he veered off the road and fled and officials later found his pickup truck abangmail.com. hit a tree in Harrison Thursday evening. doned behind a garage.

— David Carkhuff Jody Scott, also believed to be from Harrison, was Police suspected that he fled into nearby woods. ejected from his motorcycle after he hit a tree in the He was stopped by Biddeford police later in the 800 block of Maple Ridge Rd., police said. Speed and day driving another car, police said. alcohol may be contributing factors to the accident.

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Shovel ready commerce James Madison, one of the most important of the founders of our Constitution, explained the limits on the powers of the federal government the Constitution was designed to create: “The powers delegated by the proposed Constitution to the federal government, are few and defined.

Those which are to remain in the State governments are numerous and indefinite. The former will be exercised principally on external objects, as war, peace, negotiation, and foreign commerce; with which last the power of taxation will, for the most part, be connected. The powers reserved to the several States will extend to all the objects which, in the ordi––––– nary course of affairs, concern Guest the lives, liberties, and properties of the people, and the Columnist internal order, improvement, and prosperity of the State.”

It’s pretty clear that the powers of our national government in the 21st century are far from “few” and this state of affairs may not be reversible. This makes their definition all the more important. This word “definition” has the same root as finish, finite and finis. The central constitutional issue of our day, the issue that concerns

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The 26.6 percent solution

see FRARY page 5

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A veteran of my acquaintance called me over the weekend, fit to be tied. He was ready to drop somebody in boiling oil, or at least bring down the major hurt. It took me a few minutes to get him out of orbit, but he had a really good reason for the blastoff.

Last week, news came that Preble Street Resource Center had come into a big slushy pile of grant money, this time from the Veterans Administration.

They had been given a grant by the Department of Veterans Affairs Support Services to help homeless vets get housing.

Sounded good so far. But then he looked at the numbers. The initial grant was for $750,000.

Apparently, $200,000 dollars of the money would actually be spent on vets. The rest would go to overhead.

Doing a bit of back of the hand math, that comes out to 26.6 percent of the funding for the project spent on getting homeless vets and their families off the streets. The rest is the budget for hiring three more caseworkers down at Preble Street, one additional staffer at City Hall, and one more staffer to coordinate all the assistance programs.

Did those numbers seem backwards to you? They certainly did to my vet friend. Hence the

Bob Higgins ––––– Daily Sun Columnist raging Saturday afternoon “we gotta talk” phone call.

To date, I have never been one to accuse the VA of doing things in any sort of efficient manner.

More precisely, they tend to do stuff in a way that makes people here in Maine remember the term “Bass-Ackwards.”

Jon Bradley, associate director at Preble Street Resource Center, at least tried to defend the costs of the program. “This is a very specific program, with specific targeted funding. We are still waiting on a start date for the program, to fill in the rest of the details,” Bradley said.

I quizzed him a bit about the program in general. Would the three staffers at PSRC be working solely on this grant? “All of the people hired have to do work on this grant, specific to it.

Outreach to veterans will be a major part of the project. Much of it will be dedicated to homelessness prevention, or those that are at risk.”

Most of the funds will go to staffing. The 550k not spent on

veterans will cover the salaries and overhead. This is what set my vet friend off.

Have we truly reached the point where 63.4 percent of a federal grant needs to be spent on overhead?

“Unfortunately, that’s the way the grant was set up by the VA. We are usually lucky to get ANY funds dedicated to the individuals. When the grant proposal was due, it had a 30 percent maximum for direct funding. We were sort of asking ourselves how large an amount to ask for in the grant, and trying to determine what we could do with that 30 percent,” said Bradley.

That sum is meant to cover the security deposit, first months rent, and utility deposits of at-risk homeless veterans.

All this comes just as Defense Secretary Leon Panetta announced this week that an overhaul of the military retirement benefits system is “the kind of thing you have to consider.”

Though targeted for new recruits into the military, the proposal is to abandon the current military retirement system for a “401k” type program. Service members will not be vested see HIGGINS page 5

THE PORTLAND DAILY SUN, Saturday, August 20, 2011— Page 5

The congressional redistricting disgrace marches onward Drawing and re-drawing congressional district lines has long been a nationwide bi-partisian betrayal of our democracy, so it should come as no surprise that shifting the lines in Maine brings us the latest in a series of lessons in hardball politics.

At issue is the federal requirement that we adjust the nation’s 435 congressional seats based upon the last census count. That creates a battle every decade over the changes, although some states have re-drawn districts outside of the census deadlines.

Over many years, political parties pretty much kept this process to themselves and divided up the nation in a system familiar to anyone familiar with trading baseball cards. Both parties sought “safe” districts, so the districts were twisted to accomidate that goal — my personal favorite is West Virginia 2, which begins at the Kentucky border and extends amoeba-like to the Washington D.C. suburbs.

The gerrymandering works best where you have lots of districts to work with. Smaller states tend to turn over districts more often, which large states just don’t. In California, the largest state with 53 districts, only one congressional district has changed parties since the last redistricting in 2002.

The political result? Only about 100 of the 435 seats are considered

Curtis Robinson ––––– Usually Reserved “contested” at this point, at least in the general elections. Note how many of the tea party favorites knocked off incumbents in the primary — and note the real fear of many moderate GOP incumbents of a primary challenge if they become tea party targets.

Here in Maine, of course, the two congressional districts are solidly held by Democrats.

But you may have noticed that we are a state that “flipped three” in the last election, changing all three branches of our government from Democrat to GOP. It has created some, uh, interesting situations. And the GOP has a real shot at District 2 if they can shift the rules a bit.

Now here’s the deal: The Republicans have come up with a redistricting plan that increases their base in District 2, the one held by Mike Michaud. They do this by shifting around something like 10,000 voters, and they also move Rep. Chellie Pingree’s home town out of her district – but that’s not a huge deal, she can switch residency to her Portland home and there’s no requirement you live in the district you represent anyway.

But ... still, a pretty sharp slap at Ms. Pingree.

The GOP plan would move LA (Lewiston/Auburn) into the Pingree district, removing a bunch of Democratic votes from District 2. Those would be replaced by coastal communities where Michaud is not well known. It shuffles around something like 300,000 voters.

The Democratic counter-plan initially called for keeping everything pretty much the same, shifting one town of a a few thousand people. This weekend, a compromise plan is making the rounds that would, Democrats say, “... [move] Unity Township, China, Vassalboro, Rome, and Albion to the second Congressional district, while moving Oakland and Wayne into the first congressional district.

The plan brings the population difference between the districts down to three people, and it moves only seven towns totaling 19,191 people.

It also splits only one county, continuing the historical divide of Kennebec County.”

But none of that is the lesson in hardball politics.

This is: Despite widespread reporting that legislative approvals require a two-thirds vote in the state legislature, that is apparently not so. There has been a “tradition” of asking for a two-thirds vote, but it’s not required for federal districting (it is for state districts, as far as I can tell).

But what the heck? Even if there was a law, the GOP could change it by simple majority. A cynic might say that is why Republicans filed the federal lawsuit to force the issue into a deadline in the first place, assuring it was decided while the power play is intact.

And then a constitutional amendment, already set this fall, will almost certainly make the twothirds approval a real law. That means Republicans can pass the districts with a simple majority, then keep them in place even if they lose seats somewhere down the line. Now, that’s some politics.

Some Democrats still insist that the “tradition” will prevail, noting that when they were in power and lacked two-thirds of the legislature, the districts went to the state Supreme Court, which drew the current lines.

But all indications are that this is going to be raw slam-dunk politics.

Forget the summer doldrums, this issue is moving quickly becasue of the court order: A public meeting is set for Monday in Augusta, 9 a.m. in room 228 of the State House, then the state redistricting commission must present a plan to the legislature by Aug. 31.

The legislature is then scheduled to meet in special session Sept. 27 to vote on the measure.

(Curtis Robinson is founding editor of The Portland Daily Sun.)

As government grows, our rights are ceded to a mob of Washington politicians FRARY from page 4

millions of Tea Party supporters, is this: where are the limits on the power of the federal government?

Are there any left outside of three or four amendments in the Bill of Rights?

The health care reform has brought the question of the limits the power of the federal Congress into sharp focus.

All the polls show that it had no majority support among the voters. Millions, emphatically including the Tea Partyers, loathe and despise it. Yet once it is in place other millions will passively accept it and fear the disruption that would follow from its repeal.

In short, if the government enlarges its already enormous powers over our lives in this single stroke, then our rights and lives are pretty much in the hands of a mob of Washington politicians now and forever more. A majority of Republican congressmen may oppose this

legislation now, but a majority will get use to exercising the power gained for congress by the Democrats in a decade or two.

The constitutional question has been bouncing from court to court since its enactment. Most recently the Eleventh Circuit Court has ruled it unconstitutional by a 2-to-1 decision. The dissent by Judge Stanley Marcus gives us a pretty good idea of the quality of reasoning that supports unlimited expansion of government power.

He argues that all Congress has to do to extend its authority over the individual’s right to buy (or not buy) insurance is to provide a “rational basis” for it brand-new powers. Putting it a little differently, all a liberal majority has to do is convince a liberal judge that it has a good argument that the issue is national in scope and that Congress ought to do something about it.

This gets better. Judge Marcus argues that Congress can do whatever is “‘convenient,’ ‘useful,’ or ‘conducive’ to “effectively implementing the Act’s insurer regulations”. You see he figures the Act’s guaranteed issue and community rating provisions would lead to the collapse of the insurance business unless people were forced to by insurance. In short, the “rational argument” is that Congress having enacted legislation which would destroy the insurance companies is entitled to enact further legislation to preserve them by a kind of indirect subsidy.

So what has Judge Marcus got to say about the limits of federal power? He says upholding the mandate would “leave fully intact all of the existing limitations drawn around Congress’ Commerce Clause power,” because Congress could still only regulate “economic behavior that has a substantial

effect on interstate commerce.”

I’m just a layman, so I have no idea what those limitations may be. Neither do you, even if you have a law degree. Near as I can tell almost anything can be defined as interstate commerce. Perhaps if you made you own wooden snow-shovel or snow scoop out of native Maine wood (using no out-of-state nails) and went into the snow removal business you could escape the net of supposedly interstate commerce — just don’t shovel a load over the border into New Hampshire.

Anything else? I’m open to suggestions. My e-mail is below. Bring it on.

(Professor John Frary of Farmington, Maine is a former candidate for the 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.)

Higgins’ column on permanent hiatus while he considers a mayoral run HIGGINS from page 4

in the pension program until they have served five years, and anyone that serves less than the 20-year retirement would see their savings account “rolled into” plain old social security.

Since we’ve been involved in two actual shooting wars for almost ten years, people who entered the service in those first post 9/11 days might look at this with a bit of bewilderment.

Compare this grant to any other grant, any other social service pro-

gram out there on the street. If overhead and staff costs for the program exceeded 50 percent of the cost of the entire program, it would rapidly be headed for the dustbin of history. Hell, even Social Security, everyone’s favorite whipping boy these days, tops out at 1 per-

cent for administrative and overhead costs.

(Bob Higgins was regular columnist for the Portland Daily Sun. His column will be on permanent hiatus while he ponders a run for Portland mayor).

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Bells will ring for victims of domestic violence

BY MARGE NIBLOCK SPECIAL TO THE PORTLAND DAILY SUN

Nine of Maine’s homicides for this year have been connected to incidents of domestic violence, and Portland police say that the final weekend in July had an unusually high number of domestic violence reports — 17, with five arrests resulting from those incidents.

In reaction to this troubling trend, a statewide event has been scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 31, from noon to

12:30 p.m., titled “A Call to Remember — A Call to Action.” All faith-based organizations within the catchment areas served by Maine's Family Crisis Services are being asked to ring bells at noon, in remembrance of those who have been lost due to domestic violence.

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Family Crisis has a 24-hour hotline and an emergency shelter, provides referrals and prevention programs, and sets up appointments with outreach offices so people can meet one on one.

Danyel Albert, outreach team leader with Family Crisis Services, said that her organization wanted to do something collaboratively and quickly, based on the recent homicides related to domestic violence.

“We’re trying to get the media to help spread the word so people will know the meaning of the bells when they hear them," she said.

Wednesday's event will serve as a call to action and there will also be a moment of silence. People will be asked to convene, and every church is being asked to ring their bells.

The outreach office in Portland covers the greater Portland area for all domestic violence reports. There are three advocates working out of this office. Albert has held her job for nine years.

One of the advocates from the Portland office does ride-outs with police officers to people’s homes, to follow up on domestic violence reports. The police department typically does a 48-hour follow-up, especially if an arrest was made.

Portland Police Commander Vern Malloch, a board member, says of this part of the outreach program: “I think it’s been very successful and has allowed Family Crisis to offer services to folks they wouldn’t have been able to contact.”

“This is the entry point for face-toface meetings with outreach workers,” added Albert. The agency helps people with Protection from Abuse orders, offers safety planning, and gives people 911 phones so they may contact police if necessary.

“We try to meet them where they are,” she said of the clients the agency serves. “We’re advocates, but we’re not here to tell people what to do.”

Albert’s office is on the first floor of the Portland Police Department’s headquarters at 109 Middle St., but she is not employed by the department, rather by the nonprofit agency itself.

Albert also sits on the Maine Domestic Abuse Homicide Review Panel, a committee which meets monthly

for about three hours at a time. She has served in that capacity for at least five years. The panel publishes a report based on its findings every two years, making recommendations.

The panel's object is to review every domestic violence homicide, which is undertaken after the court case has been completed.

The committee meets in the Attorney General’s Office in Augusta and is chaired by Assistant Attorney General Lisa Marchese. People on the committee include attorneys, police officers, physicians, nurses and forensic psychologists. The mission statement of the group is to “engage in collaborative, multidisciplinary case review.”

Those serving on the committee receive the specific cases a couple of weeks beforehand. After reading the facts of the situations, they try to make observations and try to target how victims may have more access to help. And the word “help” is crucial because this is what Albert’s agency provides. She wants to get the word out to people that help is available.

Services are confidential and free.

Domestic violence is a problem that crosses all boundaries and socioeconomic groups, experts note.

Sergeant Robert J. Doherty has served on the Family Crisis board for the past two years. He said, “It is critically important that we as police officers work collaboratively with advocates, prosecutors, and victims of domestic violence to ensure their overall safety.”

He said Family Crisis is a resource, a safety net. “What’s being done right now works.”

Although Albert's job typically is one with a high turnover rate, she said the office has continuity. “Everyone I started working with are all still employed by Family Crisis,” she said.

Domestic violence can come in waves, as evidenced by statistics. Lt. Gary Rogers with the Portland Police Department said that Portland’s first homicide of 2011 and all of the six homicides from 2010 lacked connections to domestic violence. But this year's trend has officials eager to reach out to the public.

Albert said, “We want communities and those involved to be aware that this behavior is not okay and we as a society should not accept it.”

Four arrested in Westbrook drug bust Westbrook police arrested four people and recovered drugs and cash following an afternoon raid Friday.

The Westbrook Police Department officials seized 21 grams of crack cocaine, marijuana and more than $1,960 in cash from an apartment at 53 Haskell St., police said.

The items were recovered after police executed a search warrant for the residence.

Officials say five adults and one child were in the apartment.

Junior Lafortune, 27, of Dorchester, Mass., was charged with aggravated trafficking and faced

additional trafficking charges when he was found concealing additional drugs at the Cumberland County Jail, police said.

Liette Foust, 24, of Westbrook, was arrested for unlawful possession of drugs and two warrants. She was also later charged with trafficking in prison contraband after count jail officials found additional drugs.

Alyssa Niles, 21, of Westbrook, was arrested for unlawful possession of drugs and Melissa Hair, 35, of Westbrook, was arrested for endangering the welfare of a child.

— Matthew Arco

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Higgins wages bid for mayor; Carmona says he’s official THE PORTLAND DAILY SUN

com. "300 signatures in ten days. It CAN be done."

Higgins is an occasional freelancer and columnist at the paper who is paid per submission. He is not a staff writer, the Daily Sun noted in a press statement Friday, explaining that Higgins' column is on hiatus while he ponders a mayoral run. "No decisions have been made about Higgins' column should he fail to qualify for the ballot or lose the race," the Daily Sun reported.

The Portland Daily Sun is not involved with his candidacy in any way, editorial staff of the free daily

Group launches petition drive for gay marriage Signature gathering will begin today for a citizen’s initiative for the 2012 ballot, “An Act to Allow Marriage Licenses for Same-Sex Couples and Protect Religious Freedom,” a group reported Friday.

The measure would allow for marriage equality in the state “while at the same time it would not require faith communities to perform such marriages in violation of their religious teachings,” Equality Maine reported.

Volunteers are expected to participate in today’s launch in York County, Portland, Brunswick, Ellsworth and Bangor. Staff and volunteers will be visible by wearing red.

The schedule for Saturday petitioning includes: • North Berwick Mills Field Festival – 9 a.m.

• Kennebunk Farmer’s Market – 9 a.m.

• South Street Festival, Biddeford — 2 p.m.

• Biddeford Airport Open House — 11:30 a.m.

• York Fireman’s Field Day Festival and Parade (York Public Library) – 11:30 a.m.

• Equality Maine offices, 550 Forest Ave., Suite 201, Portland (volunteers will be gathering signatures in a variety of Portland locations – Monument Square, Old Port) — 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

• Brunswick Outdoor Art Festival, Town Green and Maine Street, Brunswick, meeting at the Post Office — 10 a.m.

• Equality Maine Lewiston office, 140 Canal St. – 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

• Ellsworth Main Grind – 192 Main Street, Ellsworth, ME 04605 – 10 a.m.

• Bob Dylan Concert, Bangor Waterfront, 1 Railroad St. – 6 p.m.

To learn more about the drive, visit www.WhyMarriageMattersMaine. com.

— Staff Report

newspaper stated.

Candidates have until Aug. 29 to turn in their petitions.

On Friday, Ralph Carmona, community activist and retired government affairs executive, announced that he is officially a candidate for mayor.

Carmona The Portland City Clerk’s office Friday certified the signatures on his petition, Carmona reported.

“I am proud to have been able to gather 500 signatures — well over the required 300 — and hand them in on the first day they were being accepted,” Carmona said.

“This is a sign that I am gathering a broad base of support for my campaign to put Portland on the rise," he said. "I think the strength of this campaign is going to surprise many people who don’t consider me a frontrunner."

The Portland Club and The League of Young Voters have scheduled candidate events on Sept. 6 and Sept. 8, respectively.

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A ‘concentration of activity’ happening now in Portland HOUSING from page one

while the new units will help, Totman says it's unlikely there will ever be enough affordable units to meet the need, especially for elderly housing developments, where wait lists can stretch for decades.

In a recent interview, Totman described how changing demographics has created a “fundamental mismatch” between the housing supply and demand, Avesta’s smart-growth philosophy and his predictions for how the city’s housing landscape will change in the coming decades.

(The interview was edited and condensed).

The Portland Daily Sun: Is Avesta public housing?

Dana Totman: We are a private, nonprofit organization. We act very much like a private developer in making sure that we are financially viable and responsible and we will develop things that are going to work financially in the short run and the long run. ... What separates us and a private, for profit developer, is that proceeds or excess revenues we get is plowed back into our mission, which is to provide safe decent affordable housing, and that is not always the case with a private developer.

PDS: Can you remember a time when Avesta has

had so many projects going on at once?

DT: Not since I came here. We have this sort of concentration of activity going on right now for a variety of reasons. One is that we have expanded our development staff a little bit. ... Two is that several of these were funded with stimulus funds that provide either direct stimulus monies ... or other kinds of resources that made their development possible. And the third reason, there was an affordable housing bond that was package that was passed by the state legislature two years ago, and that created some financial resources. The fourth reason ... is there is as much of a need for affordable housing as ever.

PDS: How many jobs have been created through these current projects?

DT: I am guessing 400 to 500 jobs will be involved in the construction of the eight projects underway.

PDS: You mentioned demand for affordable housing. Aside from obvious economic reasons, what factors are driving this?

DT: What I think we see today more than ever is there is just a fundamental mismatch to the supply of housing ... in Portland and in Maine. In Portland, the average family size is 1.6 people, so that

Since he became president 11 years ago, Dana Totman says Avesta has never had so many projects in development at one time. (CASEY CONLEY PHOTO)

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means there is a huge demand for one bedrooms and smaller apartments, but the supply of housing, most of which is very old, was built when families were larger. The other mismatch is our population is older so people need more accessibility and many of the older units simply aren’t as accessible as we would like. ... The housing is old, and it’s hard to heat, and so the energy efficiency of our housing stock to what we need with today’s energy prices is a mismatch, and then the obvious mismatch, is the cost. That is perhaps the most important part of the mismatch.

PDS: What you described sounds like the standard smart growth model, where you want people to live and work in the same general vicinity. Is that how you approach development of new projects?

DT: Yes we do. We want to do things that are smart growth and that save energy. It’s responsible development that will help us in the long run.

PDS: What is the wait list for an Avesta unit in Portland?

DT: We have a lot of different types of housing for different groups, so the wait list varies, but for fully subsidized elderly developments, we have waiting lists of several hundred that could be 20 years long. Waiting lists for the affordable tax credit developments like Pearl Place, generally we have the number of people on the waiting list that is similar to the size of the development. So if it's a 60-unit development, we probably have about 60 on the waiting list. Typically, anywhere between 10 and 25 percent of the units will turn over each year.

PDS: How do you determine who is eligible for Avesta units?

DT: It’s all based upon their income (and federal income guidelines for the particular development) and we look at the family members’ total income and if somebody’s (household income) is 60 percent of median income or less, they usually qualify. Some programs go slightly higher, some go lower.

PDS: Do you think there is a gap between those whose incomes disqualify them for affordable housing and what these people can afford. For example, young people who earn a decent salary but have a lot of student debt. Are there any programs out there for them?

DT: Everybody has some affordability challenge. ... But in terms of the monies available to develop see next page

THE PORTLAND DAILY SUN, Saturday, August 20, 2011— Page 9

City living making comeback from preceding page

new housing, it mostly is targeted to folks of lower income. But the market is the market, and if everybody wants to charge $2,000 a month for an apartment and your income can only support $1,000, then there is going to be a lot of empty units, so eventually the market has got to respond to the middle. ...There is essentially a fixed amount of cost it takes to operate an apartment, absent debt, and that includes taxes, repairs, maintenance, insurance, health and safety improvements, and that by itself if $500 or so (so rents will almost never go lower than that per unit).

PDS: Do you ever hear people say of an Avesta unit, ‘Those are nicer than my (unsubsidized) apartment’?

DT: We want all our housing to be the best housing possible. It's not frivolous by any means. The apartments aren’t huge, but they are new, they are really nice and they are well managed. I guess we would like to see the quality of all housing improve.

PDS: Even though Avesta is not public housing, do you ever have people who say during the development stage that they don't want an Avesta project in their neighborhood?

DT: Yes. I serve on the planning board in Brunswick, so I understand how neighborhoods react to new development, whether it’s a gas station, a new restaurant or affordable housing or a medical office building or train station or whatever. When we go to a planning board, we want to work with the neighbor and with the community to demonstrate to them that what we present is going to be an asset to that community.

PDS: What’s the funding like these days for affordable housing? Is the spigot coming back on after funding dried up in 2008?

DT: For what we do, there are seven or eight core funding sources that we

follow, one is tax credits, one is the federal HOME block grant, another is the state real estate transfer tax, we monitor all those very carefully. This past 12 months, essentially all those resources have been pretty good. But that’s not always the case.

PDS: Maine is a rural state, it's an older state. Do you see people moving at a quicker rate than previously into the state’s urban areas? Is that where things are headed?

DT: I think it is. Whether it's living in a condominiums downtown or renting downtown, I think the beauty of home ownership and living in suburbia, the beauty is losing a bit of its luster. An alternative is, let me come downtown, where I can walk to restaurants, or walk to the park, either with a condo association or with a landlord that takes care of the maintenance.

They are not going there expecting to make a bundle, but to go there to not lose money and live affordably. There is a real shift where people are moving from suburbia back to downtowns.

PDS: Portland’s population has been stuck at about 65,000 for some time. Do you think that’s the upper limit for how many people the city can support?

DT: I have been in some discussion with planners in the city and city council and there has been a discussion for some time about how many people Portland would like to have living here. Would it prefer 60,000 and kind of act like suburbia where everybody needs to have a parking place or two in their apartment or house or does it want to be a little more urban and shoot for 70,000 to 75,000? It's a wonderful question for the planners of the city. I think generally the feeling I get from the city is they want more people living downtown because people create that vibrancy and there is nothing perhaps more damaging than having empty buildings, empty offices, empty anything.

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Laughter provides more than physical ‘medicine’

BY MICHAEL J. TOBIN SPECIAL TO THE PORTLAND DAILY SUN

Creativity. Mental health. Relationships.

“Laughter is the best medicine” doesn't just mean feeling better, according to regional experts on the subject.

The ability to laugh, play and have fun with others not only makes life more enjoyable – it also helps you solve problems, connect with others, and be more creative, according to mental health specialists. People who incorporate humor and play into their daily lives find that it renews them and all of their relationships, they say.

"Humor is infectious," New Hampshire therapist Patricia Pinkham said. "The sound of roaring laughter is far more contagious than any cough, sniffle or sneeze. When laughter is shared, it binds people

“Humor and laughter strengthen your immune system, boost your energy, diminish pain, and protect you from the damaging effects of stress.”

— New Hampshire therapist Patricia Pinkham together and increases happiness and intimacy."

Pinkham added, "In addition to the domino effect of joy and amusement, laughter also triggers healthy physical changes in the body. Humor and laughter strengthen your immune system, boost your energy, diminish pain, and protect you from the damaging effects of stress. Best of all, this priceless medicine is fun, free and easy to use."

"Laughter is a powerful antidote to stress, pain, and conflict. Nothing works faster or more depend-

ably to bring your mind and body back into balance than a good laugh," said Dr. Joseph Mason, "Life brings challenges that can either get the best of you or become playthings for your body. When you 'become the problem' and take yourself too seriously, it can be hard to think outside the box and find new solutions — a huge stress on the body. But when you play with the problem, you can often transform it into an opportunity for creative learning and physical rebirth."

Therapist Pinkham added, "Playing with problems seems to come naturally to children. When they are confused or afraid, they make their problems into a game, giving them a sense of control and an opportunity to experiment with new solutions.

Interacting with others in playful ways helps you see LAUGHTER page 11

Googins: ‘True Mainah’s can pick each other out in a crowd’ LePage to go ’round, don’t ’xactly need to add my two cents." But Birdie adds about the state of the nation, "I believe the song lyrics: 'War, what is it good for?

Absolutely nothing' states my opinion in a nutshell.

As far as politics go, you may or may not know I’ve been declaring my candidacy for Queen. All I can say is 'put me in coach!'”

GOOGINS from page one

So, why the name Birdie?

"The day a bird pooped on my head – that’s when I started wearing hats with feathers in ’em and I knew the name Birdie was not only appropriate but prophetic. As I always say, wear somethin’ that sparkles and wear cute enough clothes to disguise your unfortunate areas. That why I’m even more glamorous in real life."

Concerning the state of the state of Maine, she seriously responded, "First of all, which state of the state of Maine are you asking about? Cause Southern Mainah's don’t actually realize that Northern Mainah's don’t think Southern Maine is part of the State of Maine. But if you get in your cah and staht drivin' – and I mean commit to drivin' all over this grand and glorious state you’ll find, generally speaking, Mainah’s all hold a deep an' abiding sense of the value of eccentricity.”

“True Mainah's can pick each other out in a crowd and they’re not only fascinating, they’re funny. We’ll all do fine, we just keep our sense ‘a humor an keep each other laughing till we’re on the wrong side of the grass."

And about all this technology, Birdie says, "Once I learn how to twitter I’ll start tweeting. An' if anybody out theah wants to help me twitter and tweet, feel free to contact me. But don’t text me, texting gets my head spinning so fast sends me right inta’ orbit."

So what does the Marden's Lady do for fun?

“Once I learn how to twitter I’ll start tweeting,” says Birdie Googins. (COURTESY PHOTO)

Music?

"Bring it on," dances Birdie in her seat, "hip hop, rap, rhythm & blues, Willie, Usher, Bieber, Bing, Nat King Cole, Andrews Sisters, Cee Lo Green, Mallett Brothers Band, Rogers & Hammerstein – come on baby, light my fiah! Try to set the night on Fi-ah!”

Which brought me to the subject of love and sex.

"In this day an age all we need is love," she sighs, "and more and more and more of it – an' if a little sex accidentally gets thrown inta the mix and sets off some fireworks, I say jump up and yell yahoo!"

If given five minutes with Governor LePage, what would she do?

Birdie answered, "I think the real question is, if Governor LePage could have five minutes with me, what would HE do?" And laughing, winks, "I think there’s plenty enough opinions about Governor

"We already live in vacationland. So when daddy an' me load the old dented aluminum canoe into the pick-up with a couple of fishing poles, pack a tuna fish sandwich, throw in a can ’a worms, it’s a vacation, deah.’" But quickly adds that, "There is nothin' betta than fried clams, steamed clams, red hot dogs, lobstah, potato chips, Moxie and a shot of good whiskey to chase ’em down."

Her commercial stardom is a welcome surprise.

"Who knew? Though one never expects to become a supermodel, one finds it is possible to rise to the occasion. I’m waiting for the call for my cover shoot on Vanity Fair an I’d love to go on 'The View.'" With a heartfelt laugh and a wink in her ever-twinkling eyes, Birdie adds, "I believe life is sweet as a bowl ’a cherries, just remember to spit out the pits. Dare to dream, shoot for the stars an' hold on tight ’cause it’s a wild short ride an' it goes really, really fast."

Birdie Googins will bring her Mainah sense of humor to Lucid Stage in Portland, Saturday, Aug. 27 at 8 p.m. For more information, call 899-3993 or go to lucidstage.com.

THE PORTLAND DAILY SUN, Saturday, August 20, 2011— Page 11

Washington Ave. water main replacement Crews with Shaw Brothers Construction work on a Washington Avenue water main installation for the Portland Water District earlier this week. The $569,000 project, expected to last three more weeks, started in early August and aims to replace about 1,300 feet of water main, according to Shaw Brothers. It’s a difficult project because of the proximity to traffic, a Shaws Brothers representative said, so motorists are urged to slow down and watch for workers. The project involves replacing 1886-era 6-inch water lines with 8-inch pipe in Washington Avenue from roughly 180 feet past Presumpscot Street to Veranda Street.

(DAVID CARKHUFF PHOTO)

‘Often a hearty laugh can ease tension, break down barriers and restore balance’ LAUGHTER from page 10

retain this creative ability."

Dr. Mason stated that there are many therapeutic benefits of laughter: • Muscle relaxation. Belly laughs result in muscle relaxation. When you laugh, the muscles involved in the belly laugh motion first contract, then relax, increasing circulation through the musculature.

• Increase in pain threshold. During laughter and for a short period of time afterward, pain is minimized. Part of this effect may be because of “distraction,” a technique used to control pain.

Laughter also triggers the release of endorphins, which may be considered to be one of the body’s natural painkillers.

• Cardiac exercise. A belly laugh is comparable to “jogging internally.” It increases the activity of the heart and stimulates circulation. Additionally, after the laughter subsides, the cardiovascular system goes into a state of relaxation.

• Respiratory system exercise. Repeated belly laughter makes you exhale more than inhale, resulting in a lung-cleansing effect.

When we laugh, the brain pressures us to simultaneously make gestures and sounds. Fifteen facial muscles contract, the larynx becomes halfclosed so that we breathe irregularly, which can makes us gasp for air, and sometimes, the tear ducts become activated, experts say. Nerves sent to the brain trigger electrical impulses to set off chemical reactions. These reactions release natural tranquilizers, pain reliev-

ers and endorphins.

"But, laughter can help us on other levels other than our physical well-being," added Pinkham, "Laughter is a universal language, after all. It is communicated on every surface of the planet by every person. Laughter is a very socially unifying trait. It brings people together and makes them feel

part of something larger than themselves. Even if one doesn’t share the same views as others, often a hearty laugh can ease tension, break down barriers and restore balance to an otherwise tension filled situation. Laughter fights loneliness as its aim is to bring people together not make them feel isolated and alone."

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SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Everyone develops differently. What you learned early in life, someone else is learning late. Your patience and guidance in the matter will be a valued gift.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21).

You have a low tolerance for boredom.

So when things get too quiet, you’ll find a way to ignite the action. It’s time to plan another vacation, party or other form of entertainment to keep things interesting.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19).

Your goal gleams in the distance.

Though you can see it clearly, it will be several weeks before you reach this milestone. Stick to it until you get where you want to go.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You like to look on the bright side. Doing so will require that you suppress some bit of unpleasantness that others are paying a good deal of attention to. This will work for you. Perception is reality.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You want to connect with the magic in the universe. You don’t have to reach far to do so, because the magic is not “out there.” It’s right where you are. Expect to experience it, and you will.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Aug. 20).

You’ll settle a debt and move on. September brings new confidence and a feeling that you are coming into your own. Your relationships thrive, especially if you don’t overanalyze things. In 2012, the people you love will lead you on an adventure as you support them in their ambitions. Aries and Capricorn people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 5, 20, 47, 41 and 35.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19). You’ll express your creativity through today’s interactions. You have an amazing way of staying tightly controlled and yet simultaneously free-flowing. The effect is mesmerizing.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Your comedic instinct is well honed. You’re simply quick to notice what’s funny, and you’ll call it out in a truly original way. You’ll have an appreciative audience that laughs at your jokes.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). If you get the feeling that everything about your appearance is crucial now, you’re right. You’re being considered for a kind of “role.” Someone is checking you out and paying attention to the details.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You wisely realize that you can’t be everything to everybody all at once. So you set limits and let go of the less significant responsibilities. Even superheroes need a day off.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Before entering new situations, rehearse in your imagination. Think about what you want to happen, and set an intention. Business and pleasure go better because of this kind of preparation.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Not all of your abilities need to be exercised today. You’ll see opportunities that you could easily seize. Whether it would benefit you to seize them is another story entirely.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Trying to be perfect is not only futile, but it can also hurt your popularity. Everyone feels uptight around perfectionists, who are known to be much less fun than the socalled “real” people who aren’t trying to

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––––––– ALMANAC ––––––– Today is Saturday, Aug. 20, the 232nd day of 2011. There are 133 days left in the year.

Today’s Highlights in History: On Aug. 20, 1911, The New York Times sent a message around the world by regular commercial cable to see how long it would take; the dispatch, which said simply, ÒTimes, New York: This message sent around world.

Times,Ó was Þled at 7 p.m. and returned to its point of origin 16½ minutes later.

On this date: In 1833, Benjamin Harrison, 23rd president of the United States, was born in North Bend, Ohio.

In 1866, President Andrew Johnson formally declared the Civil War over, months after Þghting had stopped.

In 1882, TchaikovskyÕs Ò1812 OvertureÓ had its premiere in Moscow.

In 1910, a series of forest Þres swept through parts of Idaho, Montana and Washington, killing at least 85 people and burning some 3 million acres.

In 1920, pioneering American radio station 8MK in Detroit (later WWJ) began daily broadcasting.

In 1940, during World War II, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill paid tribute to the Royal Air Force before the House of Commons, saying, ÒNever in the Þeld of human conßict was so much owed by so many to so few.Ó In 1977, the U.S. launched Voyager 2, an unmanned spacecraft carrying a 12-inch copper phonograph record containing greetings in dozens of languages, samples of music and sounds of nature.

In 1981, Michael Devine, a member of the Irish National Liberation Army, died after a 60-day hunger strike at the Maze Prison in Northern Ireland; he was the tenth and last hunger-striker to die that year.

One year ago: President Barack Obama invited Israel and the Palestinians to meet face-to-face in Washington for talks aimed at achieving a historic agreement to establish an independent Palestinian state and secure peace for Israel.

Today’s Birthdays: Writer-producerdirector Walter Bernstein is 92. U.S. special envoy George Mitchell is 78. Former MLB All-Star Graig Nettles is 67. Broadcast journalist Connie Chung is 65. Musician Jimmy Pankow (Chicago) is 64. Actor John Noble is 63. Rock singer Robert Plant (Led Zeppelin) is 63. Country singer Rudy Gatlin is 59.

Singer-songwriter John Hiatt is 59. Actordirector Peter Horton is 58. TV weatherman Al Roker is 57. Actress Joan Allen is 55. TV personality Asha Blake is 50. Actor James Marsters is 49. Actor Colin Cunningham is 45. Rock singer Fred Durst is 41. Rock musician Brad Avery is 40. Actor Jonathan Ke Quan is 40. Rock singer Monique Powell is 36. Actor Ben Barnes is 30. Actor Andrew GarÞeld is 28. Actress Demi Lovato is 19.

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Deal frees ‘West Memphis three’ for 1993 murder case in Arkansas of their DNA has been found in tests of evidence at the scene. The Arkansas Supreme Court ordered the new hearing in November.

In May 1993, the bodies of the boys, Christopher Byers, Steve Branch and James Michael Moore, were found in a drainage ditch in a wooded area of West Memphis, Ark., called Robin Hood Hills. The bodies appeared to have been mutilated, their hands tied to their feet.

The grotesque nature of the murders led to a theory about satanic cult activity. Investigators focused their attention on Mr. Echols, at the time a troubled yet gifted teenager who practiced Wicca, a rarity in the town of West Memphis. Efforts to learn more about him, spearheaded by a single mother cooperating with the police, led to Mr. Misskelley, a passing acquaintance of Mr. Echols, who has an I.Q. in the low 70s.

After a nearly 12-hour interrogation by the police,

Mr. Misskelley confessed to the murders and implicated Mr. Echols and Mr. Baldwin, though his confession diverged in significant details with the facts of the crime known by the police.

Largely on the strength of that confession, Mr. Misskelley was convicted in February 1994. Mr. Echols and Mr. Baldwin were convicted soon after in a separate trial, largely on the testimony of witnesses who said they heard the teenagers talk of the murders and on the prosecution’s theory that the defendants had been motivated as members of a satanic cult.

Mr. Misskelley’s confession was not admitted at their trial, though recently a former lawyer for the jury foreman filed an affidavit saying that the foreman, determined to convict, had brought the confession up in deliberations to sway undecided jurors.

— The New York Times

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JONESBORO, Ark. — Three men convicted of killing three 8-year-old boys in a notorious 1993 murder case were freed from jail on Friday, after a complicated legal maneuver that allowed them to maintain their innocence while acknowledging that prosecutors had enough evidence to convict them.

A district court judge declared that the three men — Damien W. Echols, 36, Jason Baldwin, 34, and Jessie Misskelley Jr., 36, known as the West Memphis Three — who have been in prison since their arrest in 1993, had served the time for their crime.

The judge also levied a 10-year suspended sentence on each of the men.

The agreement, known as an Alford plea, does not result in a full exoneration.

The deal came five months before a scheduled hearing was to be held to determine whether the men should be granted a new trial in light of DNA evidence that surfaced in the past few years. None

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You don’t have to attend family gatherings if you feel unappreciated, but please consider counseling to help you deal with the rest.

Dear Annie: Are we the only people who think charitable organizations have gone off the deep end? We don’t want the pins and certificates of appreciation or the plastic membership cards. We can’t possibly use 15 wall calendars, six pocket calendars and four packages of greeting cards. We don’t want T-shirts and tote bags with the organization’s name emblazoned on them.

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Saturday, Aug. 20 Snowy Egret Day at Scarborough Marsh 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Scarborough Marsh Audubon Center features Snowy Egret Day, including a bird walk, canoe tours, a used book sale, nature crafts and more. Special programs for children. No registration necessary. 883-5100. http:// www.maineaudubon.org/explore/centers/marsh2.shtml

Brunswick Outdoor Arts Festival 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Arts Festival on the streets of Brunswick.

Over 90 artists and artisans line Maine Street and the mall.

Live music, children’s activities, theater performances, and more! FMI, www.brunswickdowntown.org

R & R Spinners at Sabbathday Lake 10 a.m. The R & R Spinners will show their extensive traditional skills at a demonstration to be held at the Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Route 26, New Gloucester. The demonstation is free and open to the public.

A Stitch In Time: Quilts — The Fabric Of Our History 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Falmouth Heritage Museum, 60 Woods Road, Falmouth. What makes a quilt a quilt? How much is my quilt worth? When was my quilt made? Bring your quilts for show and tell! Watch quilting demonstrations.

Quilt appraisals to benefit the museum are $10 each/two for $17. The museum is open Saturdays through Sept. 10 (closed Labor Day weekend) with its continuing display of quilts, period kitchenware, vintage glassware and nursing artifacts. Supporting Memberships to The Falmouth Historical Society receive a Ceramic Wall Plaque and all members receive discounts on books, maps, coverlets and other gift shop items.

Slit tapestry workshop 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Perfect for children and beginning weavers! Weave A Wachumacallit is the title of a slit tapestry workshop to be held at the Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Route 26, New Gloucester. What you will create from a variety of materials can be a bookmark, doll house furnishings, bracelet or a wachumacallit! Just bring scissors. Fee: $30 (pre-registration required). 926-4597.

Art & Fine Craft Show at Gilsland Farm 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Gilsland Farm in Falmouth presents the 15th annual juried art and craft show featuring 60 vendors selling jewelry, pottery, sculpture and other high-end handmade work. Gourmet lunch will be offered by Belle Fete Caterer and in the afternoon Island Cow Ice Cream will be selling a delicious cold treat. Saturday, Aug. 20, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 21, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. All entry donations benefit Maine Audubon. http://habitat.maineaudubon.org

First Annual Shoreside Festival 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The Shoreside Festival, part of the MS Society’s 30th Annual Harborfest, is hosted by Friends of the Eastern Promenade and takes place at Fort Allen Park and portions of the Eastern Promenade. The grassy slopes of the Eastern Prom provide the perfect venue for watching the sailboats in the MS Regatta. The festival features great food, kids activities, artists and live music, including Chandler’s Band, sea chanty singer Dave Peloquin and the bluesy rhythms of The Blue Band. Kids’ activities include knot tying & rope throwing, a touch tank, face painting, a scavenger hunt, coloring station, hula hoops, and rowing with the Compass Project in the afternoon.

2011 Futures at Fenway 1:05 p.m. The Portland Sea Dogs, playing a three-game series against the Binghamton Mets, will play at Fenway Park on Saturday beginning at 1:05 p.m. “After a one year absence, the Red Sox Double-A affiliate, the Portland Sea Dogs will return to take part in the 2011 Futures at Fenway.

They will be joined by the Pawtucket Red Sox, Boston’s Triple-A affiliate in the International League. Portland will face off against the Binghamton Mets (Double-A affiliate of the New York Mets Organization) in the first game at 1:05 p.m. while Pawtucket will battle the Syracuse Chiefs (Triple-An affiliate of the Washington Nationals Organization) in the second game of the doubleheader. ... This marks the Sea Dogs’ third appearance in the Futures at Fenway event. The Sea Dogs are 2-0 in games played at Fenway Park. The Sea Dogs first played at Fenway Park on August 11, 2007 with the Sea Dogs defeating the Harrisburg Senators 12-11 in front of 34,746 fans. The Sea Dogs returned to participate in the Futures at Fenway event in 2009; on August 8th the Sea Dogs edged the Bowie Baysox 3-2 in front of 32,251 fans.”

Portland Music & Arts Festival 2 p.m. The second annual Portland Music & Arts Festival on Free Street. A day-long festival on Free Street, featuring the work and performances of Maine artists, local and national musicians and appropriate food and drink concessions. Proceeds from ticket sales, sponsor contributions, donations and vendor rentals will be donated to The Maine Children’s Cancer Program. www.theportlandmusicand-

Portland Sea Dogs players work out at Hadlock Field. The Sea Dogs will compete at Fenway Park today as part of the Futures at Fenway program. (FILE PHOTO) artsfestival.com/schedule

‘Passion of the Hausfrau’ in Freeport 7:30 p.m. A one-woman show that combines comedy, innovative projections, and music in portraying the hilarious misadventures of a Portland mom who discovers that the rollercoaster ride of raising young kids is actually the path to creating her own masterpiece; “comedic genius” declares the Portland Phoenix. Freeport Factory Stage, 5 Depot St. Freeport. Aug. 18-Aug. 27. 7:30 p.m. Thurs. through Sat., and 2 p.m. on Sunday.

‘The Wiz’ by Maine State Music Theatre 7:30 p.m. Maine State Music Theatre presents “The Wiz,” a Tony Award-winning musical that follows the well-known tale of Dorothy, the Tin Man, the Scarecrow and the Lion as they travel through the Land of Oz, “but it adds a dazzling and lively mixture of rock, gospel and soul music made popular in the 1970s. This show is a mysterious, opulent and fancily journey that follows a beloved story of courage, brains, heart and home.” Pickard Theatre, Bowdoin College, Brunswick. August 10 to Aug. 27. www.msmt.org, 725-8769.

Barb Truex performs with August Ensemble 8 p.m. Barb Truex performs with August Ensemble in Portland. The house concert, hosted by Jay York at 58 Wilmot St. begins at 8 p.m. Tickets will be available at the door for a suggested donation of $10. For more information or to reserve seats contact Barb Truex via phone (892-7578) or email (babstruex@gmail.com).

Sunday, Aug. 21 Tri for Preservation Sprint Triathlon and Aquabike 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. The Tri for Preservation triathlon consists of a 500-yard ocean swim along the well-protected cove of Crescent Beach. (Wetsuits are strongly recommended, and may be required on race day at the discretion of the race director in the interest of athlete safety). Participants then transition to a 14-mile, rolling bike course past the scenic farmlands and marshlands of Cape Elizabeth.

The course concludes with a well-marked 3.1-mile run along the shore of Crescent Beach (on a well-maintained fire road) towards Kettle Cove and back along Route 77. capelandtrust.org/triathlon/2011/

First Annual Shoreside Festival 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Day two of the Shoreside Festival, part of the MS Society’s 30th Annual Harborfest. Hosted by Friends of the Eastern Promenade at Fort Allen Park on the Eastern Prom, the Shoreside Festival provides the perfect vantage point for watching all the action of the Lobster Boat

Races and Tug Boat Muster on Casco Bay. The races will be broadcast live from the bandstand, with great food, art and activities for the kids.

Maine Maritime Museum commemoration 4 p.m. “On April 11, 1986, Dodge Morgan, who had chosen to become a resident of Maine, sailed his 60-foot boat American Promise into the harbor of St. George’s, Bermuda, 150 days from the date he had set out from the same port. The event marked the first time that an American had sailed solo around the world nonstop. Most remarkably, Morgan had accomplished the feat in only 150 days, almost slashing in half the previous record of 292 days, and even besting his optimistic goal of a 220-day voyage. On Aug. 21, Maine Maritime Museum will commemorate the 25th anniversary of that significant event and pay tribute to the remarkable individual whose dream it was to accomplish it. Sadly, Dodge Morgan passed away on Sept. 14 last year, following complications from cancer. The tribute will be held at the Portland Company complex on Fore Street in Portland.

It will begin at 4 p.m. with a screening of ‘Around Alone,’ the documentary film that followed Morgan during his epic journey and was a featured program on the PBS program, ‘Adventure.’ The 57-minute film was produced from more than nine hours of film that had been shot by six cameras mounted on the boat, three topside and three below decks.

Following the screening, members of the circumnavigation team and those whom Dodge Morgan inspired will share their reflections of both the man and his voyage. Morgan’s only companion on the voyage, his boat American Promise, will be dockside for tours. Following the epic voyage, the boat spent twenty years as a sail training vessel for the United States Naval Academy before becoming the mother ship for the Rozalia Project focused on ridding the oceans of plastic debris.” Tickets for the tribute are available online at www.MaineMaritimeMuseum.org.

Tuesday, Aug. 23 Chelsea Chen on the Kotzschmar Organ 7:30 p.m. Chelsea Chen on the Kotzschmar Organ. “Toccata and Fugue in D Minor” by J.S. Bach; “Three Taiwanese Songs” by Chelsea Chen; “Children’s Corner”

by C. Debussy; “Super Mario Fantasia” by Koji Kondo; “Moto Ostinato” by Petr Eben; “Three Jazz Standards” by Rod Gorby; “Satin Doll’ by Duke Ellington; “Sweet Georgia Brown” by Ben Bernie; “I Got Rhythm” by George Gershwin; “Miroir” by Ad Wammes; “Toccata from Suite” by Maurice Durufle. www.foko.org see next page

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Peace in Sudan Rally and Candle Light Vigil 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. Fur Cultural Revival (part of The Darfur Community Center of Maine) presents a Peace in Sudan Rally and Candle Light Vigil at Monument Square on Congress Street in Portland. This event is free, and the public is encouraged to attend. “In observation of Ramadan, this event will be held after the Break of Fast. Speakers will include El-Fadel Arbab, as well as local activists, members of the Sudanese refugee communities, and survivors of Genocide worldwide. If it rains, the rally will be held at The Meg Perry Center, 644 Congress St. in Portland, Maine at 9 p.m. Please note the change of time and location in the event of bad weather. Since 2003, more than 400,000 people have been killed in Darfur, Sudan. More than 2.7 million people have been displaced. Currently, there is also an ongoing crisis in the Abyei region of Sudan. Thousands of citizens have been displaced in the South Kurdofan, Nuba Mountain, and Blue Nile regions. Southern Maine now boasts the largest organized Sudanese refugee community in the United States. Although Sudanese President Al-Bashir is now wanted by The International Criminal Court for war crimes in Darfur, the genocide continues. July 23 is the anniversary of the U. S. Congress’ 2004 declaration of Darfur as Genocide. On July 23, 2012 Fur Cultural Revival will host the second Peace in Sudan Rally at The White House in Washington, D.C.”

Wednesday, Aug. 24 Storyteller Deena R. Weinstein, guest at Dobra Tea 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Dobrá Tea, 151 Middle St., Portland (above Bull Moose and Video Port). “Storyteller Deena R. Weinstein and her guest musician Myron Samuels will present a children’s story written by his late wife Jeanette A. Samuels. The theme for the evening will be apples ... from trees to pies and stories in-between! Come at 6:30 to enjoy food, tea, visiting, and to sign up to share your story of 10 minutes or less. Storytelling will begin at 7 and continue until about 8.

Listeners, welcome! Be entertained and/or try your voice at telling in a quiet, relaxed, intimate atmosphere! This event is held once a month at Dobrá, with different themes and special guests. Usually adult-oriented, this month is appropriate for children who can sit and listen at this hour of night.”

Fermented Root Vegetables 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Class on Fermented Root Vegetables (Carrots, Beets) at Urban Farm Fermentory, 200 Anderson St., Portland. Cost: $20 ($10 scholarships are available).

Instructor: Kate McCarty, Program Aide, and Master Food Preserver Volunteers. To register: call 653.7406 or visit www.urbanfarmfermentory.com/skills-classes.

Thursday, August 25 The Maine Event: Children’s Book Celebration!

2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine.

“Maine is special for many reasons, from lobsters to pine trees to children’s book authors! Join Maine author Jan West Schrock as she reads from her children’s book ‘Give a Goat,’ then stay to read some Maine children’s book classics. ‘Hear The Circus Ship’ by Chris Van Dusen and have an animal parade, read ‘Fairy Houses’ by Tracy Kane and make fairy houses of your own and listen to ‘Burt Dow, Deep Water Man’ by Robert McCloskey while inside a lifesized inflatable whale!” www.kitetails.org

Riverton Branch Library open house 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Portland Public Library’s Riverton Branch has undergone a recent renovation and is scheduled to resume normal business hours at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, August 24. The public is invited to view the renovations during a free Open House Event sponsored by the Friends of Portland Public Library on Thursday, August 25, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. “The overall goal of the project was to improve the quality of the user experience at Riverton and to build services and collections that focus on the type of use that the Riverton Branch historically experiences. The collections have been refocused; the space is now easier and more pleasant to navigate through the lowering of stack heights and by creating a less cluttered environment.”

‘Medication Management in the Home’ 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. “Medication Management in the Home” presented by Home Instead Senior Care. Pharmacist Angela McGarrigle, owner of Good For All Pharmacy will speak as part of a monthly Community Education Series at the Baxter Memorial Library, 71 South St., Gorham. Free and open to the public.

Cultivating Community Twilight Dinner 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Turkey Hill Farm, 120 Old Ocean House Road, Cape Elizabeth. “Cultivating Community is holding

Activist El-Fadel Arbab of Portland describes the horrors of a militia attack on his village in Darfur, Sudan. On Tuesday at 9 p.m., Fur Cultural Revival (part of The Darfur Community Center of Maine) will present a Peace in Sudan Rally and Candle Light Vigil at Monument Square on Congress Street in Portland. (DAVID CARKHUFF FILE PHOTO) a series of Twilight Dinners at their farm in Cape Elizabeth.

The three-course meals will be cooked by local chefs to highlight the local and seasonal. The cost is $25 per person (BYOB).” www.cultivatingcommunity.org

‘Dogfish Memory’ reading 7 p.m. A native of Maine, Professor Joseph Dane will read from “Dogfish Memory: Sailing in Search of Old Maine” at Longfellow Books. Longfellow Books events are open to the public and always free to attend. “Dogfish Memory is the story of the search for an authentic Maine, a Maine of the past, whether historical or simply imagined, and a Maine of the present, one experienced by both permanent residents and seasonal ones — summerfolk. Joseph Dane is both. He has worked on commercial fishing boats as a local and he has sailed the coast for years like those who are ‘from away.’” Dane is a native of Maine who, despite being a professor of English at the University of Southern California, returns to his family property in Maine to spend summers sailing the coastline. He divides his time between Los Angeles and Harpswell.

Friday, Aug. 26 GOP presidential candidate Gary E. Johnson 5 p.m. GOP presidential candidate Gary E. Johnson, the former governor of New Mexico, will be the guest speaker at the annual Maine Republican Liberty Caucus Calvin Coolidge Clambake at Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park.

“The purpose of our annual clambake is to celebrate the legacy of our great Laissez Faire President Calvin Coolidge ,who is said to have once remarked that the business of America is business. While he cleaned up corruption in government he left individuals and businesses alone leading to the great economic prosperity of the 1920s,” said Maine RLC Chair Ken Lindell, a former member of the Maine legislature. The public is welcome to attend. Tickets are $25 at the door. The menu includes full-belly Maine clams and mussels. From Route One in downtown Freeport, take Bow Street to Wolfe’s Neck Road and follow it to the park gate.

Johnson, a Republican presidential candidate, will be the keynote speaker at the event.

History on the Eastern Promenade 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. A bit of history on the Eastern Promenade. “Enjoy a fascinating evening walk with former State Representative Herb Adams and learn about historically significant events that have happened at places seen from the Eastern Promenade. Herb’s walk will take you along the Eastern Promenade and through hundreds of years of history. This event is RSVP only as space is limited. Please RSVP for information on where to meet.” http://www.trails. org/events.html

SPACE Gallery Weekend at The Saco Drive-In 7 p.m. SPACE Gallery Weekend at The Saco Drive-In fea-

turing “E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial” and “Aliens.” Friday, Aug. 26 through Sunday, Aug. 28 at the Saco Drive-In, 969 Portland Road (US1), Saco. Gates open at 7 p.m.: First feature (“E.T.”) begins at dusk. Admission: $15 per carload. Saco Drive-In website: www.facebook.com/home.php#!/sacodrivein. 799.6649. SPACE Gallery, 538 Congress St., Portland, 828.5600. “SPACE Gallery has brought hundreds of original film programs to downtown Portland over the years and the Saco Drive-In has been hosting outdoor screenings of films since 1939. This weekend we join forces to bring you a doublefeature of classic blockbuster ‘alien’ films to close out your summer in the warm Maine night air, Steven Spielberg’s 1982 classic ‘E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial’ followed by James Cameron’s 1986 sequel in the Alien trilogy, ‘Aliens.’ Before and between films, SPACE will curate a mix of music by local musicians to be played over the Drive-In’s broadcast system. A portion of the gate proceeds will go to support SPACE Gallery’s programming.”

Saturday, Aug. 27 Childrens Theatre: Pippi Longstocking’s Musical Adventure in Ogunquit 10 a.m. and noon. John Lane’s Ogunquit Playhouse, 10 Main St., Ogunquit, Aug. 27-28. “Dressed in strange clothes and living with her horse and pet monkey, Pippi is the high spirited, warm hearted girl of supernatural strength and untold wealth. With new friends Tommy and Annika, Pippi questions the world in which she lives and the expectations placed upon her; all the while longing to be reunited with her father, Captain Longstocking, and his band of pirates aboard the ‘Hoptoad.’” Ogunquit Playhouse, Route 1, Ogunquit. All Tickets $10, call the Box Office Direct at646.5511, Ticketmaster at 800-982-2787 or www.ogunquitplayhouse.org.

Juried Arts and Craft Show 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. On the Green, Kennebunkport; sponsored by the Society of Southern Maine Craftsmen. Concessions provided by the Animal Welfare Society of Kennebunk. Free admission and free parking. (Rain Date: Aug. 28)

Picnic Music+Arts Festival 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The fourth annual Picnic Music+Arts Festival will take place on Saturday, Aug. 27. “This juried indie craft fair will be held outdoors at Lincoln Park on Congress Street and Franklin Arterial, in Portland. The festival will run in the park, rain or shine. The Picnic Music+Arts Festival will feature clothing, jewelry, prints, accessories, bags, plush, stationery, photography, housewares, fine art, vintage goods and more. There will be live music and tasty food to enjoy all day. Spindleworks of Brunswick will have a booth among over 50 other crafters. www.picnicportland.com see next page

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Annual ChiliFest in Wells 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Maine State Contests and Peoples Choice. Join the competition or judge for yourself. Music, vendors, crafters, and more. Tasting kits available. Free parking and admission. Wells Jr. High School, (1470 Post Road) Wells. www.wellschilifest.com

New Faces Outdoor Art Exhibit noon to 5 p.m. The public is invited to a New Faces Outdoor Art Exhibit featuring New England artists who are not known to the gallery-hopping public. A diverse group of artists will set up shop with tables and easels in Monument Square in downtown Portland. For many of these artists this will be their first time exhibiting in public and for others, while they’ve had exhibition experience, this will be their first time to show their work in Portland. This one-day show is the brainchild of Evan T. Gilbert, a Nobleboro, Maine artist.

Gilbert and his sister Jessica, also an artist, are raising the funds for this event themselves through a variety of sources including bake sales, Indie-A-Go-Go on line donations and sponsorships. Gilbert is a graduate of Lincoln Academy.

He promises the work will run the gamut from traditional to digital media. Participating artists include Ann Tracy, http://fineartamerica.com/profiles/ann-tracy.html, who has returned to her native New England from a 25-plusyear sojourn in the west; Emily Hefferon; Michael Farley; Adam Jacob Cram, http://vizionarysight.weebly.com/paintings.html;Jessica Lauren Lipton, http://www.facebook. com/pages/Pop-Killed-Culture/114631571929670; Rachel Helen Alexandrou; Joyce Wong, joycecwong.com; Aura Ever, http://www.aura-ever.com/newpage.html; Michael Farley; Mya Blue Elliot; and Adam Drisko.

‘Dave Astor Show Visits Jordan’s Meats’ 2 p.m. Join Maine Historical Society for a screening of the only remaining episode of “The Dave Astor Show,” one of Maine’s best-loved homegrown television shows. The program, which aired on Saturday afternoons from 1956-1971, featured students from area high schools performing dance routines and other productions. “The Dave Astor Show, Maine’s own American Bandstand, quickly became a teenage phenomenon, a fixture in numerous homes, and provided invaluable training and experiences for the students who participated. In this episode, recorded in 1962, Dave and his students help celebrate the opening of the new Jordan’s Meats plant in Portland with song, dance, and lots of fun. (60 minutes).” Saturdays at 2 p.m. in July and August, remaining screenings, Aug. 6 and Sept. 3. Included with Museum admission: $8 Adult, $7 Students and Seniors, $2 Children, Members free.

The Kevin Brady Memorial Alumni Soccer Game 5 p.m. The Kevin Brady Memorial Alumni Soccer Game (“Alumni Game”) is an annual event created in loving memory of Kevin Brady. The Alumni Game is celebrating its 11th Anniversary on Aug. 27. The Alumni Game is hosted by the Cape Elizabeth Boosters to raise money for the Kevin Brady Spirit Award/Scholarship. Each year, the CEHS Men’s Varsity Soccer Team plays the CEHS Alumni battle on the newly dedicated Hannaford Field at Cape Elizabeth High School. The game is always well-attended by CEHS Alumni, community members, and supporters of the CEHS Soccer Program. The 2011 schedule is as follows: 5 p.m.: Women’s Alumni vs. Women’s Varsity; 6:30 p.m.: CE Youth Parade & Festivities; 7:30 p.m.: Men’s Alumni vs.

Men’s Varsity.

Birdie Googins at Lucid Stage 8 p.m. Birdie Googins: Maine’s Only Supermodel and Possible Future Queen at Lucid Stage. “Birdie is also a well known and respected television personality who has received rave reviews from outdoor sportsmen who marvel at the rugged outdoor skills of such a glamorous and famous model. In addition to being wildly popular, Ms. Googins has wicked funny sense of humor.”

Sunday, Aug. 28 Free Family Play Time at Children’s Museum 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine. This admission-free play time is open to the public and brought to you by the National Children’s Study in partnership with PROP’s Parkside Neighborhood Center, the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine and Catholic Charities of Maine. For more information about this event or the National Children’s Study call 662-1675. www.kitetails.org

Storytelling Celebration: Ramadan 2 p.m. Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine. “Do you know the story of Ramadan? Join us for a special program in which we’ll explore this Muslim holiday through storytelling, costumes, food tasting and more! Funding for this program generously provided by the Sam L. Cohen Foundation.” Also Aug. 31. Children’s Museum & Theatre of

An image of tranquility, the Stroudwater River flows over a falls just downstream from the Tate House Museum and other residences. On Saturday, Sept. 10, Greater Portland Landmarks presents: A Special Walking Tour of Historic Stroudwater. (DAVID CARKHUFF FILE PHOTO) Maine. www.kitetails.org

‘Mrs. Smith Goes to Washington’ 4 p.m. A special performance in Southern Maine of the play “Mrs. Smith Goes to Washington” will be held at University of Southern Maine’s Abromson Center in Portland to benefit the American Heart Association. “This one-woman show provides an intimate look into the life and times of Margaret Chase Smith. It tells of her journey from humble beginnings in Skowhegan, Maine, to a position of power and respect as the first woman to be elected to the U.S. Senate.”

Rooftop Film: ‘The Karate Kid’ 9 p.m. Spring Street Parking Garage, 45 Spring St., Portland. MENSK is pleased to announce a rooftop screening of ‘The Karate Kid.’ The public is invited to the top level of the Spring Street parking garage in Portland for a screening of ‘The Karate Kid.’ The film begins around sunset, (or by 9 p.m.) Bring your own lawn chair, blankets and snacks.

Enter at 45 Spring Street. A free event, hosted by MENSK. Sponsored by Coffee By Design.” For more information, visit www.menskmaine.org

Monday, Aug. 29 Mostly Maine acrylic paintings on canvas 10 a.m. Mostly Maine acrylic paintings on canvas by Betsy Elliman, Merrill Memorial Library, 215 Main St., Yarmouth, Aug. 29 – Sept. 30. Hours: Mon, Thurs, Fri, Sat. 10-5; Tues & Wed 10 – 8 p.m. “Portland painter, Betsy Elliman, captures charming glimpses of Maine in richly textured, vibrantly colored canvases. Her paintings of seascapes and flowers, landscapes and barns, cityscapes and houses will be on view at Yarmouth’s Merrill Memorial Library during the month of September.” Ann Jordan, 846-9768; Betsy Elliman, 400-6871; ellimanb@gmail.com; Merrill Memorial Library, 846-4763; info@yarmouthlibrary.org.

Thursday, Sept. 1 USM Welcome Husky Fest 2011 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lawn between Payson Smith and Luther Bonney Halls, Portland campus, University of Southern Maine. “Follow the paws to Husky Fest! USM’s largest event ... the 11th annual welcome kick-off party! FREE BBQ for all students! Live Music and activities! Campus departments, student organizations, and community vendors will all be present to help you get connected to the USM community! Rain location: Sullivan Gym, Portland Campus.” 228-8200

Friday, Sept. 2 ‘Curtain Up!’ in Congress Square.

4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. “Curtain Up!” showcases Portland’s theater community. Part of Sept. 2 Art Walk. The vitality and diversity of Portland’s theater community will be on display at “Curtain Up!,” an exciting preview of what Portland’s many theater companies will be offering during the

2011-12 theater season. The event will take place in Congress Square (at the corner of Congress and High Streets) on Friday, September 2, from 4:30om to 7:30pm p.m. as part of the First Friday Art Walk. Theaters will perform brief excerpts from their shows to introduce themselves to Artwalkers, who will receive a Theater Sampler card including information about each company and ticket discounts. Curtain Up!” is being sponsored by the Portland Arts and Cultural Alliance (PACA) and produced by Acorn Productions, AIRE (American Irish Repertory Ensemble) and Lucid Stage.

“This is a great opportunity for people attending Art Walk to sample the terrific work that Portland theaters are doing,” said Michael Levine, Producing Director of Acorn Productions and lead producer of the event. “And it gives us, as a community, a chance to present a unified presence as a vital part of the arts scene in Portland.” Susan Reilly, Managing Director of AIRE, added, “We hope to reach out to different kinds of people interested in the arts who may not be regular theatergoers. And the Theater Sampler will be a handy take-away that prospective audience members can hold on to and use throughout the season. If all goes well this year, we hope to make this an annual event.” Participating theaters include Acorn, AIRE, Children’s Museum and Theater of Maine, Fenix Theater Company, Good Theater, Lucid Stage, New Edge Productions, Portland Playback Theater, Portland Stage Company, Snowlion Repertory Company and more!

First Friday Art Walk 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Join PACA for a free self-guided tour of local art galleries, art studios, museums, and alternative art venues on the First Friday of every month from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Portland Arts & Cultural Alliance (PACA) is a nonprofit organization with a mission of “Strengthening Portland by strengthening the Arts.” www.firstfridayartwalk.com

First Friday Exhibit at Mayo Street 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. First Friday Exhibit at Mayo Street Arts.

Portraits, group show curated by MSA artist in residence Heidi Powell. Jim McGinley, Daniel Meiklejohn, Hillary White, Sonia Cook Broen, Baxter Long, Heidi Powell, Zoe Ryan-Humphrey, Jessica Beebe and Russell Ouellett. The opening is immediately followed by LIT. More info on all events at www.mayostreetarts.org.

Prison Inmates Art Exhibit 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Meg Perry, 644 Congress St., Portland. A First Friday Art Walk exhibit at Meg Perry Center will feature both visual and musical art produced by inmates from within correctional facilities throughout the state of Maine. “There will be visual arts items submitted by both adult prisoners from Maine Correctional Center, Two Bridges Regional Jail, and Maine State Prison, as well as from juveniles housed at Long Creek Youth Development Center. Items will range from sketches and paintings to wood crafts and quilts. Also on hand will be Guitar Doors — Instruments of Change, a local nonprofit dedicated to bringing music and music programming to those incarcerated. There will be CDs available and playing that are the original compositions and recordings from inmates at the same facilities and more.” see EVENTS page 19

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Saturday, Aug. 20 Portland Music & Arts Festival 2 p.m. The second annual Portland Music & Arts Festival on Free Street. A day-long festival on Free Street, featuring the work and performances of Maine artists, local and national musicians and appropriate food and drink concessions. Proceeds from ticket sales, sponsor contributions, donations and vendor rentals will be donated to The Maine Children’s Cancer Program. www.theportlandmusicandartsfestival.com/schedule

Sparks the Rescue 7 p.m. Sparks the Rescue at Port City Music Hall. “Channeling modern rock influences into anthemic choruses and themes of lust, loss and embracing your inner demons, Sparks The Rescue return with 12 impressive edgy poprock tracks on new album Worst Thing I’ve Been Cursed With. The band’s second full-length is a step forward for the band, blending sassy lyrics and the dynamic, unique vocals of frontman Alex Roy into the melodic, infectious songs the five-piece have become known for. Emerging from Portland, Maine with debut album Eyes To The Sun in 2009, Sparks The Rescue’s playful pop rock made them a fan favorite as they toured with the likes of Mayday Parade and The All-American Rejects.”

Waterfront Concerts in Bangor presents Bob Dylan 7:30 p.m. With Special Guest Leon Russell at the Bangor Waterfront. Bangor Waterfront Pavilion. http://waterfrontconcerts.com

Sunday, Aug. 21 Wetland Jam in Brunswick noon. Thomas Point Beach, Brunswick, features Wetland Jam, an annual blues and roots music picnic and barbeque to beneftit wetlands conservation. Gates open at noon and the show will run from approximately 1 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. www.wetlandsjam.com/info.html

Beatles for Sale: The Tribute 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Casablanca Cruises (Portland Harbor), 18 Custom House Wharf, Portland. Time: 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

(Boarding at 1:30 p.m.) Tickets: $15 each; through www. casablancamaine.com or by calling Dan at (508) 662-5471.

Tuesday, Aug. 23 Justin Townes Earle, Shovels and Rope 8 p.m. WCLZ welcomes Justin Townes Earle and Shovels and Rope (Cary Ann Hearst and Michael Trent) at Port City Music Hall. Justin Townes Earle won the Best New and Emerging Artist at the 2009 Americana Music Awards. His record, “Midnight at the Movies,” was named one of the best records of last year by Amazon, received four stars in Rolling Stone and “found a sweet spot in the blackened hearts of fans and critics alike.” Michael Trent (Texas/Colorado) has just released his second solo album titled “The Winner,” and Cary Ann Hearst (Mississippi/Tennessee) is about to release her second record “Lions & Lambs.”

Together hey have one duo release “Shovels & Rope” which was came out in 2008 and are currently working on the follow-up, “Shovels & Rope V.2.” Advance: $15; door: $18; VIP: $30. http://portcitymusichall.com

Thursday, Aug. 25 Songwriters by the Sea 7:30 p.m. Acoustic folk concert by Danielle Miraglia and Paddy Mills, Fifth Maine Regiment Museum, 45 Seashore Ave., Peaks Island. $10 per person. “Hosted by local singer/ songwriter Phil Daligan, Songwriters by the Sea is a six part concert series featuring up and coming artists from around New England and beyond. This concert features Danielle Miraglia whose acoustic blues guitar style, classic rock tunes and catchy melodies are sure to please along with Maine native Paddy Mills playing his unique style of rural contemporary folk. Come and enjoy a pleasant ferry ride across the harbor and night out on Peaks Island.”

Saturday, Aug. 27 Picnic Music+Arts Festival 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The fourth annual Picnic Music+Arts Festival will take place on Saturday, Aug. 27. This juried indie craft fair will be held outdoors at Lincoln Park on Congress Street and Franklin Arterial, in Portland. The festival will run from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., rain or shine. The Picnic Music+Arts Festival will feature clothing, jewelry, prints, accessories, bags, plush, stationery, photography, housewares, fine art, vintage goods and more. There will be live music and tasty

The Baseball Project is Peter Buck, Steve Wynn, Scott Macaughey and Linda Pitmon. They will perform Saturday, Aug. 27 at Port City Music Hall. (Photo courtesy of Renata Steiner/The Baseball Project) food to enjoy all day. http://www.picnicportland.com

Tuesday, Aug. 30

The Baseball Project 8 p.m. The Baseball Project comes to Port City Music Hall.

“Volume Two: High and Inside,” the new album from Steve Wynn, Scott McCaughey, Linda Pitmon and Peter Buck, “is another winning collection of songs about the game’s greats that will be pleasing to those who love America’s pastime — and fans of intelligent, melodic and fun rock.” http://portcitymusichall.com

WCLZ Presents: Bela Fleck & The Flecktones 8 p.m. Bela Fleck & The Flecktones at the State Theatre. $40, $35 and $30/Reserved Seating. Béla Fleck, often considered the premiere banjo player in the world, picked up the banjo at age 15 after being awed by the bluegrass playing of Flatt & Scruggs. In 1989 Fleck and Victor Wooten formed Bela Fleck & the Flecktones, along with keyboardist and harmonica player Howard Levy and Wooten’s percussionist brother Roy “Futureman” Wooten, who played synthesizer-based percussion. Levy left the group in 1992, making the band a trio until saxophonist Jeff Coffin joined the group onstage part-time in 1997, eventually becoming a permanent member. www.statetheatreportland.com

American Idol Live! in Portland 7 p.m. American Idols Live! reveals its touring agenda, bringing you this season’s top 11 finalists in a 40-plus city trek beginning the first week of July. Tickets: $65 and $45 All Seats Reserved.

Wednesday, Aug. 31 Heptunes Presents Richard Thompson 7 p.m. Richard Thompson w/special guest: Robin Lane, The Westbrook Performing Arts Center, 471 Stroudwater St., Westbrook. Richard Thompson is a critically acclaimed, prolific songwriter (Ivor Novello Award), recipient of BBC’s Lifetime Achievement Award and was named one of Rolling Stone Magazine’s Top 20 Guitarists of All Time for his acoustic and electric virtuosity. Robert Plant, REM, Elvis Costello, Los Lobos, David Byrne, Del McCoury, Bonnie Raitt, and many others have recorded his work.

Thompson’s live-tour CD Dream Attic received a 2011 Grammy nod. Online:www.HeptunesConcerts.com

Sunday, Aug. 28 Buckethead with Wolff 7:30 p.m. State Theatre. $22 advanced / $25 day of show / General Admission. An instrumentalist, Buckethead is best known for his electric guitar playing. He has been voted number 8 on a list in GuitarOne magazine of the “Top 10 Greatest Guitar Shredders of All Time” as well as being included in Guitar World’s lists of the “25 all-time weirdest guitarists” and is also known for being in the “50 fastest guitarists of all time list.”

Food Fight at Port City Music Hall 9 p.m. Spencer Albee is putting out the word. Port City Music Hall will host Food Fight, a unique battle of the bands. “Food Fight is a one night battle of the Restaurant Bands. Imagine an inter-restaurant bowling league, switch the balls to guitars and you’re just about there. Artists from bars and restaurants all around Portland will be competing to see which restaurant rocks the most? Food fight is the competition you’ve all been waiting for. Each restaurant/ bar in the Portland is allowed to put together a band made up of their employees. After a bit of practice time, the band will be competing against each other, to reach the ultimate goal, a $1,000 cash prize! If you work at a restaurant and are interested in competing please contact Spencer or Heidi at foodfightportland@gmail.com.”

Friday, Sept. 9 Paranoid Social Club 8 p.m. Paranoid Social Club at Port City Music Hall. “Paranoid Social Club is the bastard brainchild of Dave Gutter and Jon Roods of the Rustic Overtones. Hailing from Portland, the band has received international accolades for its high energy style. Equally inspired by punk, soul, psychedelic rock, and the human psyche; PSC is a musical movement like no other. Picture Jimi Hendrix smashing a keyboard or The Clash backing Bob Dylan at the Newport Folk Festival.” www.portcitymusichall.com/events

Tuesday, Sept. 13 The Moody Blues 8 p.m. Steve Litman Presents, The Moody Blues in concert. Tickets $109.50, $77, $67 (includes service fee). “The Moody Blues are an English Rock band that have sold 70 million albums worldwide and have been awarded 14 platinum and gold discs. With hits such as ‘Nights in White Satin,’ ‘Just a Singer in a Rock n Roll Band,’ ‘Ride My SeeSaw,’ and ‘Question of Balance,’ Moody Blues have been around since 1964!” Merrill Auditorium. https://tickets.porttix.com/public/show.asp

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Indian Trail in the Peaks Island Land Preserve 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Indian Trail in the Peaks Island Land Preserve. “Join Ellen Mahoney, Island Institute Community Leadership Fellow, for a hike along the Indian Trail which weaves its way through the Parker Preserve on Peaks Island. Catch the 5:35 p.m. Ferry at Casco Bay Lines Ferry Terminal, the tour starts right when you get to the dock at Peaks Island.” http://www.trails.org/events.html

Southworth Planetarium full dome shows

LIT at Mayo Street Arts 8 p.m. A literary happening curated by Portland poet and theater reviewer Megan Grumbling. This month’s theme for LIT is an exploration of the works of Brecht, and dovetails with Lorem Ipsum’s upcoming production of The Three Penny Opera at Apohadion Theater later in the month. $5-10 suggested donation. www.mayostreetarts.org.

Saturday, Sept. 3 Ride in memory of 9/11 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Two Wisconsin men on a motorcycle ride to honor military personnel and those affected by 9/11.

“Despite a recent diagnosis of a brain aneuresym, Woody West of Wisconsin has organized a 17-state, 15-day ride to honor rescue workers and those who lost their lives in the 9/11 attacks. During the ride, organized and joined by Terry Werdewitz, they will be stopping at the Pentagon, Ground Zero and Shanksville, Pennsylvania, as well as visiting 19 local fire stations along the route as a part of the Remember Rally patch exchange. Woody is a Viet Nam Vet. They are inviting anyone along the way to join them in their Ride To Remember, whether for one mile or a hundred.” The ride will stop at the Portland Fire Department at 380 Congress St. in Portland. www.rememberrally.com

Open House at the New Gloucester History Barn 9 a.m. to noon. The September Open House at the New Gloucester History Barn, Route 231 (behind the Town Hall), New Gloucester, will be held from 9 a.m. to noon. The special exhibit this month will be photos and artifacts related to New Gloucester schools. The exhibit of historic vehicles remains on display. Admission is free.

Portland Brew Festival noon to 8:30 p.m. Portland Brew Festival at the Portland Company Complex. “2011 is the inaugural year for the Portland Brew Festival, what promises to become one of the jewels of summer in Maine. With three buildings for exhibitors, over 75 varieties of regional craft brews, homebrewing supplies and demonstrations, the best in food, local music how could it really get better? But we realize after 3 1/2 hours of tasting-sized samples and a whole

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Sunday, Sept. 4

Great Selection of Large Lobsters!

Portland Brew Festival, day two noon to 3:30 p.m. Portland Brew Festival at the Portland Company Complex. “2011 is the inaugural year for the Portland Brew Festival, what promises to become one of the jewels of summer in Maine. With three buildings for exhibitors, over 75 varieties of regional craft brews, home-brewing supplies and demonstrations, the best in food, local music how could it really get better?

But we realize after 3 1/2 hours of tastingsized samples and a whole head-load of beer education, you’ll likely want to get out and get friendly with a fullsized pint or two and see how some of your new favorites stand up to your favorite dishes. So we’re putting this whole craft beer-stravaganza right on the edges of Munjoy Hill and the Old Port where you can meander into town after the fact and get feel for these beers in a real-world context.” Organizers are partnering with Sail Maine, a local nonprofit supporting sailing in Maine at the grass-roots, community level. A portion of the proceeds of the event go to benefit community boating through Sail Maine. www.portlandbrewfestival.com

Handmade Puppet Dreams Volume I 7 p.m. Film screening with intro/talk by filmmaker Tim LaGasse $7, Mayo Street Arts. “Tim LaGasse is a renowned puppeteer and filmmaker and we are thrilled to have him join us for the first screening in the four-volume HMPD series produced by Heather Henson’s Ibex Puppetry.” www.mayostreetarts.org

Tuesday, Sept. 6

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7 p.m. The Southworth Planetarium is offering full dome video planetarium shows starting on Sept. 2. “On Friday nights in September, we will have a Full Dome Double Feature at 7 p.m. and at 8:30 p.m. ‘Two Small Pieces of Glass’ is a program about the history and science of telescopes.

How have telescopes enabled astronomers discover the outer Universe? From Galileo’s little scope to the Hubble Space Telescope, we’ve used optical equipment to study the cosmos and its myriad wonders. ‘IBEX’ is a new show about the probe which surveys the solar system’s outer edge. Where does the solar system end?

What exotic objects lurk around its periphery?

Join us as we explore the nether edge of our own planetary system.

A full dome show is an total immersion experience. Both shows encompass the entire dome. As opposed to traditional programs in which both static and moving images appear at various locations, the Full Dome show is entirely digital video that covers all 360 degrees above the audience.” www.usm.maine.edu/planet

head-load of beer education, you’ll likely want to get out and get friendly with a full-sized pint or two and see how some of your new favorites stand up to your favorite dishes.

So we’re putting this whole craft beer-stravaganza right on the edges of Munjoy Hill and the Old Port where you can meander into town after the fact and get feel for these beers in a real-world context.” Organizers are partnering with Sail Maine, a local nonprofit supporting sailing in Maine at the grass-roots, community level. A portion of the proceeds of the event go to benefit community boating through Sail Maine. Also Sunday. www.portlandbrewfestival.com

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Rape Aggression Defense Training 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. This September, the Portland Police Department will offer its Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) Training class. “R.A.D. provides women with the tools they need to both avoid dangerous situations and escape them.

The course is specifically designed to help women survive situations in which their lives are in jeopardy. This class is open to all women, ages 13 and older, in the Greater Portland area who would like to develop real life defensive tools and tactics.” The Basic Self-Defense Course consists of a series of four classes and one scenario day. The class is scheduled for Sept. 6, 8, 13, and 15, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Sept. 17 from 8 a.m. to noon (registration deadline August 31). All classes must be attended to complete the course. The classes will be held at the Portland Police Department, 109 Middle St. A donation of $25 for the course is suggested. All donations support the Amy St. Laurent Fund, which sponsors the R.A.D. training. Due to attendance issues, all donations must be paid prior to the first class (send checks to ASLF/PPD RAD Program, Portland Police Department, 109 Middle Street, Portland ME 04101). To sign up for the class or receive more information about Portland R.A.D., e-mail ppdrad@portlandmaine.gov or call 874-8643.

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Boat pick up at Maine Wharf just west of the State Pier WE ALSO CARRY: Live Maine Steamers & Mussels, Live Rock Crabs & Crabmeat, Live Maine Oysters, Haddock Fillet, Tuna, Swordfish, Lobster Tails, Fresh-Picked Lobster Meat, Jumbo Shrimp & more!

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