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Natural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more balanced life. In each issue readers find cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, green living, creative expression and the products and services that support a healthy lifestyle.

13 JEFFREY SMITH

WARNS AGAINST GMOS by Linda Sechrist

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WITH AUDREY MCMORROW How “psychology with a soul” is changing lives in real time by Linda Sechrist

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hen I sit back and reminisce about the summer days of my childhood; swimming in rivers and oceans, cook-outs with loved ones, going to our local farm and picking the most succulent strawberries and foraging through the woods, looking to uncover treasures long-hidden under the blanket of winter, one word comes to mind…nourishment. Summer is the time of year when we regain what has been lost to us. The time of year when we invite the beam of the sun into our bodies and receive the anticipated kiss of Vitamin D. The time when we nourish our bellies with foods that are cultivated by the hard-working hands of the farmers, who have made it their mission, to provide us with the nourishing treats that earth provides us with. It’s not only a labor of love, but also one that includes patience and true dedication. We have reached a point in time, where reading food labels has become imperative. It is a sad realization that much of what we find on the grocery stands, do little to better our health. With the battle of GMO labeling going on in our country, I am proud that I live in a society that is standing up against the powers at be, to ensure that we as a community, have a right to know what we are consuming. Let us not forget that food is love, and when we consume food that is organic, we take in that essence. In this issue of Natural Awakenings of Southern Maine, Melinda Hemmelgarn writes about how various local food movements are fighting for the right to ensure that our communities have access to sustainably grown and nutritious foods in the article, Food Democracy: By the People, for the People and Toward a Stronger Nation. You will be briefed on the latest information on Vermont’s Victory for GMO labeling and will learn why it is so vital that we stay away from genetically modified foods. Summer is fleeting here in Maine, so let us do what we can to get every bit of enjoyment out of it. Go outside and play. Find somewhere to have an adventure. Climb the rocky shores and eat clean until you are content. Soak up the sun as much as you can and remember, this is the season to nourish your self. Om Shanti Om,

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‘Rockstar of Yoga’ Krishna Das Coming to South Portland

rishna Das, known for his performances of Hindu devotional music called kirtan, was called the “Rockstar of Yoga” at the 2013 Grammy Awards. This month, as part of the Kirtan Wallah Tour 2015, Krishna Das is performing at South Portland High School with special guests The Hanumen. The Hanumen presents a unique experience of world-music, mystic poetry and mantra chanting, a musical journey to the deepest part of the soul. The kirtan is July 24, 7:30-10 p.m. Seating is general admission. There isn’t much room for cushions in front of the stage, but there will be room to dance on the sides and in between the first and second tiers. Cost: Advance tickets $42 plus fee on Eventbrite.com (or $55 cash day of show, if available). Location: South Portland High School Auditorium, 637 Highland Ave. For more information, visit Hanumen.com.

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Yoga to ‘Rave’ About— Electric Flow Kicks off Maine Yoga Festival

Dance Mile Strikes Again!

he Dance Mile on July 18 is an interactive dance festival on closed-off Portland city streets led by a custom sound float, emcee, and DJ. It’s a workout, an endorphin rush, and the ultimate dance experience. Festivities start with bib bedazzling, pre-party, dance acts, and a warm-up. Then there’s the big event: dancing for a square mile of downtown Portland, with all the craziness and communal joyfulness the Dance Mile entails. And there’s an after-party! For this third year in Portland, kid tickets are available ($12 for ages 5-12). Beneficiaries include Life Is Good Playmakers and the Dizzy Feet Foundation. Cost: $34 per adult, $12 per child, plus fees, on Eventbrite.com. Location: Registration and start/end is at Monument Square, Portland. For more information, visit TheDanceMile.com.

he third annual Maine Yoga Festival is coming up—and with it a special yoga rave called Electric Flow: An Uprising. This electrifying and Caitlin Marcoux dynamic vinyasa practice on July 10, 7-9 p.m., will be led by Nantucketbased yoga teacher Caitlin Marcoux and accompanied by Portland’s own DJ Jon. Caitlin, whose roots are grounded in modern dance and PranaFlow, will encourage you to dig in deep, let go even deeper, and tap into your inner primal rhythms, spiritual prowess, and creative juices. Use mantra, meditation, and creatively sequenced waves of energetic vinyasa asana to explore your physical and subtle body. Let yourself be guided by the music and embody the collective consciousness. Join the uprising. Cost: $35 (includes a $5 donation to Preble Street Teen Center), or this class may be selected if you buy a five- or three-workshop pass to Maine Yoga Festival. Location: East End Community School, Portland. For more information on the festival, visit www.MaineYogaFest.com.

Learn Aerial Yoga Basics at Evo Rock + Fitness

f you’ve been inspired by fabric arts circus performers and want to try yoga in the air, Evo Rock + Fitness in Portland has a 90-minute workshop that’s just the thing. Jessica FerrerBlondeau of Cirque Body will teach up to six students per session the fundamental components of aerial fabric yoga in a relaxed and fun learning environment. The workshop will include yoga poses on the mat as well as in the air and will cover wrist wraps, foot locks, and turning the fabric so that you can begin exploring this unique style of movement. Workshops are available on the following Fridays at 1011:30 a.m. and 1:30-3 p.m.: July 17, July 31, Aug. 14, Aug. 28, and Sept. 4. Cost: $50 ($40 for Evo members). Location: 65 Warren Ave., Portland. For more information and to register, call 207-7806370 or visit EvoRock.com/portland-me/aerial-fabric-yoga.

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ewly licensed cosmetologist and stylist Monica Cooper, joins the team at Organic Roots located in South Portland. Using cruelty-free Monica Cooper and vegan products, you will walk out looking and feeling wonderful! Cooper will be available for appointments every Monday and Wednesday from 7 am – 9 pm. For more information, call Monica at 207-318-6109 or email OrganicRoots.Me@gmail.com.

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Maine Seaweed Festival

he first Maine Seaweed Festival last August was a resounding success, and the full-day event is coming back bigger and better on Aug. 29 at Southern Maine Community College on the water, near Bug Light. There will be food trucks, live music and dance, cooking demonstrations, vendors, kids’ activities and scientific panel discussions. Maine Seaweed Festival raises awareness and educates the public about the impacts Maine macroalgae has in our local food culture, agriculture, and aquaculture industries, as well as the academic arts and sciences. If you’re interested in volunteering—that is, being a “kelper,” check SeaweedFest.com.

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Make-and-Take “Green” Cleaning Products Workshop

hroughout the 1800s, Shaker sisters kept recipe books for useful household products made from natural ingredients. With this tradition as inspiration, Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village in New Gloucester is hosting a make-and-take workshop on July 25, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. all about herbal cleaning products. Clean your home with satisfying, affordable, eco-friendly products that are safe for your family and pets. Learn to make great products at a fraction of store prices. And visit the last active Shaker community in the world. The workshop will be led by botanist Betsey-Ann Golon, who is the Village’s herbalist. She lectures nationally on a variety of topics, ranging from planting and growing herbs, to creating herbal products, tinctures, and recipes. She regularly consults at renowned historic sites in the eastern United States, including George Washington’s Mount Vernon estate and several Shaker Museums. Since 1783, the Shakers have been forerunners of herbal medicines and herbal products, including rose water, peach water and mint water, which were prepared and sold to the “world.” The tradition continues today and supplies widespread holistic culinary and gourmet interests. Cost: $50. Location: Sabbathday Shaker Village, 707 Shaker Road, New Gloucester. For more information and to register, visit MaineShakers.com/workshops.

Nia Goes Back to the ‘80s If you’ve tried Nia—a martial arts dance class that connects the body, mind, emotions and spirit—it’s a safe bet you didn’t try it in the ‘80s. So here’s your chance to rock out to New Wave hits with Jason Alan Griffin (JAG), a First Degree Black Belt who drives around the country with his dog, sharing his passion for Nia. In this “Frankie Says NIA” class, you’ll jam to the B-52s, Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Eurythmics, and the Go-Go’s. And there will be one-hit wonders in the mix too, because you can’t skip the “Safety Dance” or “Come On Eileen.” The workout is July 14, 6-7 p.m. at Portland New Church.

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Free Movies Under the Stars at Bug Light Park

hat family doesn’t love picnics and kid flicks outdoors near the sea air? The South Portland/Cape Elizabeth Community Chamber of Commerce is hosting a free summer film series at Bug Light Park on Thursday night through July. The films are as follows: July 9—Big Hero 6 July 16—Wizard of Oz July 23—Toy Story July 30—Cinderella

The park opens at 6:30 p.m. and films start at dusk. Come early to grab a spot, order from food trucks, and watch the sunset. Bring chairs and blankets to make yourself comfortable. Run dates are August 6 and August 13. For more information, join the Facebook event “Summer Movie Series in Bug Light Park!”

Need a Nudge to Get to Acadia?

f you’ve long been considering a trip to Acadia—Maine’s only National Park—here are a few good reasons. You know, in addition to stunning views of mountain, forest, and sea. If cost is a factor, plan a visit during one of the 2015 free entrance days: Aug. 25—National Park Service Birthday Sept. 26—National Public Lands Day Nov. 11—Veterans Day If stars are your thing, you’ve got to check out the Night Sky Festival, Sept. 10-14. Acadia National has some of the last pristine, star-filled night skies in the eastern United States. With the rapid loss of dark skies to light pollution receiving national attention, Maine is increasingly being called a place that “still has stars.” Imagine a boat cruise under a sky so dark you can see the Milky Way. For more information, visit AcadiaNightSkyFestival.com.

Outdoor Yoga, Breathwork and Meditation Series at Kettle Cove Beach

reathing Room Yoga & Movement Studio is offering a five-week Yoga, Breathwork and Meditation series by Tania Zuckerman on Wednesday mornings at Kettle Cove Beach in Cape Elizabeth. Start your day with sun salutations and gentle flow, followed by integrating breathwork and silent meditation, all amongst the beauty and quietude of nature. This 5-week series will take place at Kettle Cove Beach in Cape Elizabeth, July 22 through Aug. 19, 7-8 a.m. Pre-registration is required. Bring a yoga mat and a blanket. Cost: $60 for the five-week series. Location: Kettle Cove Beach, Cape Elizabeth. For more information and to pre-register, visit BreathingRoomMe.com/workshops-events. natural awakenings

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Stand-Up Paddleboard (SUP) Yoga Classes on Casco Bay

UP Yoga—if you haven’t tried it yet, you should. And if you’ve tried it, you probably want to do it again. You’re in luck! Portland Paddle is teaming up with Alex Molo of Portland Power Yoga and Caseylin Darcy of Rebel Lotus Yoga to offer weekly classes throughout the summer at East End Beach in Portland. Alex’s classes are Thursdays at 6 p.m. and Caseylin’s are Wednesdays at 9 a.m. Spots are limited and fill up quickly, so sign up ahead of time. Cost: $25 per student, or $18 if you have your own board. But reserve a spot in advance! Buy three classes and get a fourth for free. For more information and to sign up, call 207-370-9730.

Explore Rhythmic Movement at Turning Light Studio

urning Light Studio in North Yarmouth is offering a Rhythmic Movement workshop on July 19, from 8:30-10:30 a.m. Studio owner Darcy Cunningham has been studying the work of Dr. Harald Blomberg, author of Movements That Heal. Lack of movement in childhood or an injury later on can disrupt basic movement reflexes we learn as babies. Rhythmic Movement helps integrate (or re-integrate) these reflexes. When not integrated, body parts cannot easily move independently, creating, for example, strain, “stuck” places, or uncontrolled movements, such as tremors. Blomberg explains that the rhythmic movements not only help integrate reflexes, they activate critical links between the cerebellum, limbic system and prefrontal cortex. This “whole-brain linking” supports optimal functioning, both physically and mentally. These movements are fun to do, and bring greater ease to basic daily movements and yoga poses. Most are done on the floor, so wear comfortable clothing. Cost: $20. Pre-registration required. Location: 168 W. Pownal Road, North Yarmouth. For more information and to register, visit TurningLight.org.

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Stress Ramps Up Inflammation

esearch led by Peggy Zoccola, Ph.D., an assistant professor of psychology at Ohio University, has found that dwelling upon events that are stressful can significantly increase inflammatory chemicals in the body. The researchers tested 34 healthy young women giving public presentations for job interviews. Afterward, half were asked to contemplate their performances while the others were asked to think about neutral events and images. While all of the women initially experienced significantly higher levels of C-reactive protein (CRP), the levels continued to rise for at least one hour afterward for the performance-ruminating group, but returned to normal during the same time period for those that pondered neutral thoughts. CRP is produced in the liver and is known to rise following an injury or in a chronic inflammatory condition. “The immune system plays an important role in various cardiovascular disorders such as heart disease, as well as cancer, dementia and autoimmune diseases,” states Zoccola.

Social Isolation Linked to Earlier Death

Flaxseed Oil Soothes Carpal Tunnel

arpal tunnel syndrome is typically accompanied by pain, numbness and reduced mobility in the hands and wrists. Research published by the Tehran (Iran) University of Medical Sciences in the DARU Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences has determined that the application of external linseed oil—also referred to as flaxseed oil—can reduce pain and increase mobility for syndrome sufferers. The research tested 100 patients with the condition in two groups—one rubbed placebo oil onto their wrists, while the other applied linseed oil daily over a four-week period. Both groups wore wrist splints at night. After the treatment period, those that applied linseed oil experienced a significant drop in pain scores using the Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire and Function Assessment. The same patients also reported an improvement in mobility and function.

MINDFULNESS MEDITATION LOWERS BLOOD PRESSURE

esearch from the University of Virginia and Emory University has found that just a few minutes of mindfulness meditation a day can significantly reduce high blood pressure among AfricanAmericans. The research included 15 men with high blood pressure and chronic kidney disease in a crossover study that tested each with 14 minutes of mindfulness meditation and compared that with 14 minutes of blood pressure education during two different treatment periods. Results showed that practicing mindfulness meditation reduced systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, mean arterial pressure and heart rate among the patients.

ew research from Brigham Young University indicates that social interaction decreases the risk of premature death. Scientists conducted an analysis of actuarial health research from 1980 to 2014 that included more than 3 million people. The study found living alone increased the risk of death by 32 percent, while perceptions of greater social isolation and elevated loneliness showed 29 percent and 26 percent increased risks of early mortality, respectively. The results were consistent among both men and women, but the impact of feelings of isolation or loneliness caused a higher degree of mortality risk for individuals under the age of 65. The mortality rates among the lonely and isolated were comparable to those of individuals that smoked 15 cigarettes a day or were alcoholics. Lead researcher Julianne Holt-Lunstad, Ph.D., further noted, “The effect of this is comparable to that of obesity, something that public health takes very seriously.”

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Vermont’s Victory Court Rules GMO Labeling Constitutional In April, a federal court denied a request by powerful food industry groups to block Vermont’s landmark law requiring the labeling of genetically modified foods (GMO).The plaintiffs, including the Grocery Manufacturers Association, had sought a preliminary injunction to stop implementation of Act 120, which passed in May 2014 and will take effect a year from now. U.S. District Court Judge Christina Reiss’ ruling said that the plaintiffs failed to show that they would suffer “irreparable harm” to warrant an injunction, and that the state had established that the act’s GMO disclosure requirement is constitutional. “This important ruling affirms the constitutionality of genetically engineered food labeling, as well as the rights of Vermonters and U.S. citizens across the country,” states George Kimbrell, senior attorney for the Center for Food Safety and counsel in the case. The ruling came shortly after an analysis by the Environmental Working Group found that industry groups spent $63.6 million last year—triple the amount spent in 2013—to defeat GMO-labeling measures. The general consensus is the Vermont case is likely to go to trial.

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Community Supported Fisheries Share Bounty of the Sea Community supported agriculture is a growing movement in which subscribers pay farmers for weekly shares of their crops before the growing season starts, benefiting both. The farmers receive an infusion of cash up front and are paid a fair price for the food they produce. Consumers receive fresh food from sustainable, local farms and are often introduced to vegetables and fruits they might not try otherwise. The same concept applies to new community supported fisheries (CSF), which reconnect coastal communities to their local food systems. According to Paul Greenberg, author of American Catch: The Fight for our Local Seafood, 91 percent of the seafood that Americans eat comes from other countries, while one-third of the seafood caught by American fishermen is sold outside our borders. He believes this situation exists because most Americans aren’t willing to pay premium prices for better seafood and domestic fishermen realize better prices overseas. By using the website LocalCatch.org/locator to find nearby CSF programs, pioneering coastal communities can benefit from both supporting sustainable fishing practices and their local environment while still sufficiently feeding their residents. Source: Mother Nature Network

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Jeffrey Smith Warns Against GMOs by Linda Sechrist

effrey Smith is the founder and executive director of the Institute for Responsible Technology, author of Seeds of Deception and director of the documentary Genetic Roulette: The Gamble of Our Lives. Smith and his organization’s Campaign for Healthier Eating in America are spearheading consumer rejection of genetically modified foods (GM/GMO) in order to force them off the market.

What basics should everyone know about GMOs? Genetic engineering is different from traditional crossbreeding. In engineering six major GMO crops—soy, corn, cotton, canola, sugar beets and alfalfa—a gene from a virus or bacteria was forced into the DNA of the plants. Derivatives such as soy lecithin, soy protein, high-fructose corn syrup and sugar (unless labeled as cane sugar) are in the vast majority of processed foods.

How did GMO foods invade grocery shelves? Many U.S. consumers mistakenly believe that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approves GMO crops only after careful study. Instead, the agency claimed it wasn’t aware of any significant difference from other food crops and declared safety testing unnecessary. In reality, according to FDA documents later made public in a lawsuit, the consensus among FDA

scientists was that GMOs were different and dangerous and needed rigorous, longterm testing to prevent allergies, toxins, new diseases and nutritional problems. When the George W. Bush administration ordered the agency to promote biotechnology as a way to increase U.S. food exports, the FDA responded by creating a new position of Deputy Commissioner of Policy for Michael R. Taylor, a former Monsanto attorney. He later became a Monsanto vice president and is now back at the FDA as the U.S. food safety czar.

Why is Roundup, Monsanto’s weed killer for GMO crops, so toxic? Monsanto portrays Roundup as a benevolent herbicide. This is a lie. Glyphosate, its active patented ingredient, alters biochemical pathways in the body. Scientists such as Anthony Samsel and Stephanie Seneff have linked glyphosate to numerous diseases and disorders, including cancer, heart disease, diabetes, gluten sensitivity, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, depression, autism and reproductive disorders. In March, the World Health Organization declared it a probable carcinogen.

How can we avoid unlabeled GMO foods? Eat organic foods, which are not allowed to contain GM ingredients, or products that are labeled non-GMO,

or those that don’t contain derivatives of the current nine GMO food crops, which now include some zucchini, yellow squash and papaya grown in Hawaii or China. Any packaged grocery product not labeled “Non-GMO” or “Organic” is likely to contain at least one GMO; this includes meat and dairy products, from animals that have eaten GM feed. NonGMOShoppingGuide.com is a reliable resource that lists about 30,000 non-GMO products. A non-GMO diet is recommended by thousands of doctors, as well as the American Academy of Environmental Medicine.

What more can “we the people” do to eradicate GMOs? We are in control, not government agencies. I believe that promoting a stronger message—that GMOs are dangerous and should be avoided— would better serve consumers and the food-labeling movement. High-profile campaigns will continue educating consumers about the dangers of GMOs and the necessity of rejecting them in favor of healthier non-GMO choices, especially for children that are most at risk. The desired result is that food companies will feel the loss of profits and remove GMOs as a liability. The tipping point in the U.S. is almost here. In 2013, the president of Whole Foods announced that when a product becomes verified as non-GMO, sales leap by 15 to 30 percent. Thousands of natural product brands were immediately enrolled for verification. Now conventional brands such as Post Foods’ Grape Nuts, Target’s Simply Balanced brand, Ben & Jerry’s ice cream and Chipotle’s restaurant menu are GMO-free. General Mills stopped using GMO beet sugar in Cheerios. When the rest of the food industry sees these non-GMO-labeled products increase in sales in conventional supermarkets, they will be forced to eliminate GMOs as well, to protect their market share. Visit ResponsibleTechnology.org and GeneticRouletteMovie.com to educate everyone about the dangers of GMOs. Connect with writer Linda Sechrist at ItsAllAboutWe.com. natural awakenings

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An Interview with Audrey McMorrow

How “psychology with a soul” is changing lives in real time by Linda Sechrist

udrey McMorrow, co-founder of Vast Horizons Center for Personal Growth, located in Yarmouth, is a Psychosynthesis coach. She practices a model of counseling and psychotherapy that is frequently referred to as “psychology with a soul”. Focused on well-being, McMorrow uses her experience in transpersonal psychology, which integrates both the conscious and unconscious with the spiritual and Audrey McMorrow, transcendent aspects of the human MA, CAGS, BCC experience. She concentrates on what is trying to emerge in an individual’s life rather than on pathology. She talks with Natural Awakenings about the benefits of psychosynthesis. DOES PSYCHOSYTHESIS HELP INDIVIDUALS DEVELOP COPING SKILLS FOR OUR CRAZY WORLD? Few of us have had the great privilege of perfect parenting or a community of supportive and loving friends. As a result, we developed behaviors and ways of coping very early in our lives to get our needs met the best we could from external resources. I teach individuals to recognize the different parts of themselves

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(subpersonalities) and how each responds in the world and what they need. I guide them to develop, strengthen and utilize their innate internal unifying center; its authentic and discernable voice, which can be heard when mind chatter is quieted. HOW DOES PSYCHOSYNTHESIS BENEFIT EVERYDAY LIFE? While in graduate school at Salve Regina University in Rhode Island, I was required to give class presentations. Preparing to stand in front of my professor and fellow students to deliver them never became easy. As my turn to present drew closer, I could feel anxiety rising in me. I was so anxious that I accidently spilled my glass of water and stumbled over words. One day as I sensed the anxiety beginning, I thought, “Wait a minute. This is my “student” subpersonality responding because I’m being graded and looked at by my peers. What would happen if I stepped into my student “therapist” sub? Shifting into that sub made a big difference, gave me confidence, and completely quieted the inner anxiety. From the perspective of adult-to-adult communication, I teach techniques that quiet the mind and help clients to dis-identify from the part that is making all the noise and getting their attention. Although clients learn to identify with other aspects that better serve them, the ultimate goal is not to identify with any personality but rather to listen and act from the guiding wisdom of the innate Self, which is whole. WHAT TECHNIQUES DO YOU TEACH YOUR CLIENTS? Two significant techniques I use are guided visualizations and working with awareness and Will, which the founder of psychosynthesis, Roberto Assagioli, regarded as the helmsman guiding the ship, providing the direction rather than the power for moving the vessel forward. Consciously connecting with the dynamic energy of the Will gives us the ability to be, do, and become whatever we wish. WHY DID YOU CHOOSE TO GO INTO THE FIELD OF PSYCHOLOGY? I lived the majority of my first 40+ years from my survivor subpersonality. I did what I did to support myself and as a result I always found myself in executive functions, such as a corporate meeting planner. Totally relying on the functions of the left side of my brain, I was bored and unhappy. When my husband graciously offered to support me while I got a degree, I knew I needed to decide what field of study I was interested in. In a conversation with an enlightened friend, whom I was speaking to about feeling undecided, I suddenly realized that I was directing the question to my survivor personality and its behavior patterns, which were all about enduring and existing but not about thriving and flourishing. When I directed the question to my higher self, I got an immediate strong response—you need to be a therapist. I said yes, and my path has been straight ever since. Vast Horizons, 81 Bridge St., Yarmouth, 206-650-8052, VastHorizons.com.

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food/farm system from corporate agribusiness.” This way, “Everyone has the right to decide what is grown or raised in their community, whether animals are treated humanely, if family farmers and other food workers are paid a living wage and can collectively bargain and whether people have access to safe, healthy food—as well as the right to know what is in their food, how it is produced and where it comes from.” Peck believes that if we want a cleaner environment, healthier people and more vibrant communities, “We need to be citizens that care about bringing democratic accountability, social justice and ecological integrity to all aspects of our food/farm system.”

Food Democracy By the People, for the People and Toward a Stronger Nation by Melinda Hemmelgarn

o more fully understand the concept of democracy, we can look to some past U.S. presidents. Abraham Lincoln defined it as “government of the people, by the people, for the people.” Thomas Jefferson said, “An informed citizenry is at the heart of a dynamic democracy.” Harry S. Truman further recognized that “secrecy and a free, democratic government don’t mix.” By extension, “food democracy” describes a fair and transparent food system in which people have informed choices and control in determining what and how they eat. It’s what happens when we view people as citizens, rather than consumers, and treat food as a human right, reports the Oakland, California-based Pesticide Action Network (PAN). Kelly Moltzen, a registered dietitian in Bronx, New York, and member of the Franciscan Earth Corps, defines it as having the freedom to make choices about the integrity of our 16

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A PAN report on food democracy describes food sovereignty as the international equivalent of the U.S. movement to re-localize control over our food and farming. It’s rooted in regenerating historically autonomous food systems with, for and by the people. John Peck, Ph.D., executive director of Family Farm Defenders, in Madison, Wisconsin, explains that the term “food sovereignty” was coined about two decades ago by the globally active La Via Campesina, comprised of family farmers, farm workers, fishing folks, hunters, gatherers and indigenous communities around the world. “At its most basic,” Peck says, “Food sovereignty is about reclaiming local democratic control over our

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In their report, Deepening Food Democracy, the Institute of Agriculture and Trade Policy (IATP), in Minneapolis, describes how U.S. food and farming has increasingly become concentrated, consolidated and controlled by the few. Local food enthusiasts want to take back their food system from industrial, corporate masters that lobby for legislation which denies citizens the right to know how their food is produced or if it contains genetically modified ingredients (GMO). The growing local food movement is as much about returning power to communities, food workers, farmers and farm workers as it is about producing and distributing healthy, sustainably grown food, reports IATP. Anthony Flaccavento, an organic farmer in the Appalachian region of southwestern Virginia, has been working on national food and sustainable farming initiatives for nearly 30 years. In a recent Food Sleuth Radio interview, he described the resulting tremendous, multiple positive impacts of strong local economies, noting that a strong local food system is usually at their center. “Once you have vibrant, diverse local economies,” says Flaccavento, “you have better health, lower crime and incarceration rates—and more civic participation.” Basically, a more democratic food system could help fix

many of the maladies ailing our nation today. The steady growth of farmers’ markets, farm to school programs and food policy councils prove that Americans are hungry both for clean food and an enhanced sense of community. While Flaccavento appreciates conscious consumers that support local food providers, he emphasizes, “Just acting locally isn’t enough. We need to re-engage with bigger social and political debates, as well.”

Growing Vegetables and Democracy

After Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans, Jenga Mwendo knew she had to leave her high-powered job in New York City and return to her hometown in the devastated Lower Ninth Ward. “My parents raised me to contribute,” Mwendo explains. “My first name means ‘to build’ and my last name means ‘always progressing’.” In 2009, Mwendo founded the Backyard Gardeners Network (BGN), a local nonprofit organization that restores and strengthens what had once been a thriving, closely knit, self-reliant community, rich with backyard gardens and citizen engagement. Residents went to work, recognizing the potential of community gardens to revitalize their neighborhood and bring affordable healthful food to residents, many of them suffering from obesity, heart disease and diabetes. The BGN both revitalized a community garden and converted a blighted lot into a Guerrilla Garden, where people of all ages gather to grow food, share stories, embrace their cultural heritage and learn how to become responsible citizens. “We bring people together and make decisions collectively,” says Mwendo. “The garden is for our community, by our community.” Understanding the value of involving children and teens, she adds, “Kids know they will be loved here. This is a nurturing environment.” Like Mwendo, Stephen Ritz, a top 10 finalist in the Varkey Foundation’s Global Teacher Prize, is reaching youth through food. Based in New York City’s South Bronx, one of the country’s

In a food democracy, everyone is a stakeholder. Not only do people have equal access to food, but they’re informed, active, engaged and participating. ~Rose Hayden-Smith, author, Sowing the Seeds of Victory poorest school districts, he and his students are growing vegetables in school, thereby improving children’s diets, health, school performance and future potential. “We are contributing to food democracy by making sure every child we touch, regardless of income, zip code and skin color, faith or nation of origin, has access to fresh, healthy, nutritious food that they help grow,” says Ritz. So far, his Green Bronx Machine community has raised 30,000 pounds of vegetables. “We’re growing justice,” Ritz announced in his March 2015 TED

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Roger Doiron is the founder and director of Kitchen Gardeners International (KGI), an online global community of some 30,000 people in 100 countries that are growing some of their own food. He spearheaded First Lady Michelle Obama’s White House Garden. Doiron’s campaign to bring a food garden back to the White House (presidents John Adams, Jefferson and Jackson all had edible gardens) began in 2008, went viral, took root and the rest is history. Today, the first lady continues to champion garden-fresh food to improve children’s health. From his own 1,500-square-foot garden in Scarborough, Maine, Doiron and his wife harvested 900 pounds of organic fruits and vegetables worth $2,200 in a single season. “Talented gardeners with more generous soils

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and climates are able to produce even more food in less space,” he says, “but maximizing production is not our only goal. We’re also trying to maximize pleasure and health.” Doiron believes, “Quality food is central to well-being and is one of the best ways to unite people of different countries and cultures around a common, positive agenda.” He’s convinced that kitchen gardens will play a critical role in feeding a growing population faced with climate challenges. On July 4, his organization celebrates Food Independence Day as a way to recognize the role of home and community gardens in achieving self-sufficiency.

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Jim Gerritsen operates Wood Prairie Farm with his family in Bridgewater, Maine. He’s dedicated to using organic farming methods to protect the environment and food quality, provide ample harvests and foster good jobs for the next generation of young farmers. As president of the Organic Seed Growers and Trade Association, Gerritsen led a lawsuit against Monsanto in 2011, challenging the validity of seed patents. In a Food Sleuth Radio interview, he explains, “Patented seeds cannot be saved and replanted. To take that right away from farmers was a terrible mistake on the part of the Supreme Court.” Seed ownership belongs to the people; our seed resource is part of our common heritage. “Genetic engineering was an invention to take away from the commons the ownership of seeds,” he continues. “Regaining control of the seed supply is one of the most pressing battles we have in agriculture.” Gerritsen encourages everyone to plant an organic garden using organic seeds and to advocate GMO labeling. “Let’s let transparency reign, which is a hallmark of a democratic system,” he proclaims. Melinda Hemmelgarn is a registered dietitian and award-winning writer and nationally syndicated radio host at KOPN.org, in Columbia, MO (Food Sleuth@gmail.com). She advocates for organic farmers at Enduring-Image. blogspot.com.

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deep appreciation for the exacting mathematical science Sharlene Spalding used every day in her professional tax accounting business, laid the groundwork for her respect and love of research and details needed to study and master the science of natural health. While an unusual juxtaposition, it works not only for Spalding but also for the aging parents she cared for as well The Village Path, her business that benefits the clients she counsels today. Initially, Spalding’s transition to her new career began subtly by noticing pharmaceutical television ads that alerted her to the need for more natural answers to health challenges. “I think anyone would agree that the long list of side effects sounds far worse than the short list of benefits,” quips Spalding.

The interest in finding answers turned into more of a quest when Spalding’s personal physician suggested particular medications to help mask symptoms of aging. “It was even more important that I find ways to help my parents who were both suffering from full-blown Alzheimer’s, an incurable disease,” recalls Spalding, who exhausted available online research and a long list of books on natural health before signing up for a home study course on naturopathy. Spalding secured legal guardianship of her parents and moved her 85-year old mom and 83-year old dad into her home in 2009. She began applying to her parents care what she learned from her research and online training. “At first my father’s anger was nearly unmanageable. He was always planning his escape and

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about something else. Dad’s anxiety and agitation lessened considerably, which was extremely remarkable as a doctor had said that my father, in his previous agitated state, was dangerous to himself and to me,” notes Spalding. The process that Spalding guided her parents through took about six months to produce visible results. “Natural methods for restoring or maintaining health aren’t like allopathic medicine where symptoms start to disappear in a few days. Generally, the body is toxic because the processed food that most people consume is toxic to the body. I have found that the best formula is the combination of organic food and powdered herbs, which are a form of food. These act synergistically to produces better results, “ advises Spalding. Spalding is an educator who teaches individuals how to carry out a customized, affordable lifetime plan that restores health and reverses disorder. Knowledgeable in reversing disorders from allergies to yeast infections, Spalding feels her strength lies in teaching others how to maintain brain health as they age. She emphasizes that in her plan no one suffers from deprivation. “My clients eat grass-fed, humanely-raised meats without antibiotics and hormones, real butter and ice cream within reason. Operating from a clear and simple philosophy of lasting healing, Spalding says, “The body has it’s own innate intelligence if we envelop it in healing environment. I teach clients what I know so that they can create their own healing environment where their body can heal itself.” For more information visit VillagePath. com or call 207-627-4472. See ad, inside front cover.

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HEY MOM - I’VE RUN OFF AND JOINED THE CIRCUS COLLEGE!

Circus as Art and Healing Practice

by Sean Lynch

ince Circus Conservatory of America’s announcement two years ago of its plans to establish a campus on Thompson’s Point in Portland, the unique institution has embedded itself in the area’s expanding arts community. Veritable crowd-pleasers at First Friday Artwalk, CCA students of all ages provide a peek at what the school has to offer: aerial performances, acrobatics, short pantomimes, juggling, tumbling—you name it. Circus Atlantic, the recreational subsidiary of CCA, offers workshops and classes. Adults and youth can learn these skills at a bounty of summer camps that run weekly until August 14. It’s been well documented that CCA will be the first accredited Circus college in the country offering a Bachelor of Fine Arts and Bachelor of Arts degrees; they plan to welcome the inaugural class in Fall 2016. And the administration’s emphasis on upholding the tenets of liberal education—a tradition that aims to educate the whole student—reveals a dedication to teach the craft as well as the life-enhancing skills needed to sustain a living in the field. Behind this mission, too, is a desire to promote circus as an art form, a vehicle for learning, and, perhaps most wide-reaching, as a healing practice. Former professional mime and current educator Jackie Davis, Ed.M., expounds upon circus’ role as a healing art in an interview with CCA’s Vice President and Academic Dean, Hillary S. Webb, Ph.D. The full interview can be found under the Classes & Camps tab of CCA’s website (CircusConservatory.org). DEVELOPMENTAL CIRCUS ARTS Davis defines a term she coined, Developmental Circus Arts, and details the intersection between art and healing: “DCA is about using circus in the service of personal growth and self-actualization…. I mean physical, social, emotional and cognitive growth and development. DCA usually applies to 22

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situations that have less to do with professional-level training and are more recreational, educational, or therapeutic.” A critical difference between mainstream physical therapy and DCA is in the data. “What is needed at this point is an evidence-base that shows that circus benefits people in the ways I just mentioned,” Davis says. Hard-science therapies have heaps of funded studies with measurable outcomes; circus, throughout history, has been considered a source of entertainment rather than a fine art or holistic treatment, and so no major studies have been done. Davis, in her doctoral research, plans to rectify the lack of empirical results. “I would be assessing executive functions, aspects of psychosocial well-being, and physical abilities like balance, among other things,” she states. “I also want to conduct some interviews and do some text analyses to better understand what the circus experience was like for the participants. In this first phase of research, I’m interested in the gestalt of the circus experience for young people. Does circus ‘work’? Does it do what we think it does? Then in future studies we’ll get more specific, ask questions like, ‘How does circus work?’ and ‘If you take out this or that element does circus still work?’ Not to mention, just what do we mean when we say ‘circus works’? It will be fun to unpack that!” Only recently has the metrics-focused funding process driven smart educators like Davis to pin down what performers and therapists have felt for years: “The people who teach circus or use circus in therapies or social interventions swear that ‘circus works’. They don’t need evidence because they’ve seen it over and over with their own eyes. However, to convince funders and stakeholders, or if it’s going to be included in a school curriculum, circus ultimately has to be evidence-based, at least in the United States,” she says.

Rather than a deflating puncture to Davis’ ambitions, this step toward establishing circus as an evidence-based therapy and accredited field of study is monumental in the history of the art form. A condensed genealogical survey may provide some insight into just how circus’ modern iteration came to be born. A BRIEF HISTORY OF CIRCUS Circus has endured, more than other performance arts, an evolutionary identity, finding itself at times the center of cultural entertainment and as an itinerant swarm of marginalized talent. The modern branch—the one that is classified as a fine art and commercial success—can trace its roots to 18th-century England. This circus, a fixed venue, featured acrobats, jugglers, clowns, and equestrian acts. Crowds came to be entertained by a largely visual performance, thrilled by dangerous, looping dives or goofy theatrics. Charging onward into 19th-century America, circus underwent its first major costume change. The traveling circus, of Barnum and Bailey fame, hatched out of necessity: There were not enough populous cities to maintain a fixed, single-ring circus. Fairgrounds could be packed onto rail cars, leading to a vastly broader audience. Three major developments in the 20th century helped to further transform circus into its modern design. After World War II, more and more American families plopped down and tuned in to the TV rather than sought entertainment outside the home. Next came the academic component; two circus schools emerged in Paris during the mid-1970s. The third shift was the Canadian outfit Cirque du Soleil’s formation in 1984, known for its highly technical performances and Vegas-style productions. Artistic and commercial principles drove circus more than ever before, making it a viable academic pursuit and commercial investment. ADVANCING THE FIELD FROM THOMPSON’S POINT This progression has culminated, for now, in CCA’s playing a major role in a new wave of circus arts. When asked how useful a BFA or BA might be, Davis alludes to the wide-reaching, evolutionary natures of arts-based therapy and education: “There will always be children who don’t know about circus, so there will always be a need, and I daresay a market, for circus educators to introduce children, teens, and others to the practices and culture of circus. The Circus Conservatory of America is unique because it will not only cultivate the fruit at the top of the vine, but it will prepare the seedbeds for future generations of circus artists, circus teachers, and circus appreciators.” In the Portland area, there are heaps of free or low-cost circus performances—in city parks, on the street and even in the supermarket. Elsewhere, Davis relates, “First contact occurs at a spectacular show in a theater or big top or arena. “But for many it’s a local youth circus, a workshop, a parade—some event or physical education class or festival where circus is happening right in their schools and communities,” she says. “The impact of local circus programs should not be underestimated!”

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 1 Old Home Week – June 27-July 4. Times vary. Celebrate Kennebunk’s local history & culture with food, entertainment, petting zoo, parade, fireworks and more. Free. Various locations in Downtown Kennebunk. 207-985-2102. KennebunkMaine.us.

THURSDAY, JULY 2 43nd Annual Bath Heritage Days – July 2-5. Times Vary. This 4-day festival includes a variety of activities such as a carnival, parade, craft show, art show, food vendors/contest, outdoor concerts and more. Free. Locations vary throughout Downtown Bath. Info: BathHeritageDays.com. Laudholm’s Farming Past – July 2, 13 & 31. 10am-12pm. Delve into the rich history of this extraordinary site, from Native American life to English settlement, from farmland to estuarine reserve. Free. Wells Reserve & Laudholm Trust, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd, Wells. 207-646-1555. WellsReserve.org.

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FRIDAY, JULY 3 19th Annual Liberty Festival – July 3-4. Times vary. Enjoy two days of family fun including food, activities, live music, fundraiser, fireworks and more. Free. Along the banks of Androscoggin River, Great Falls Plaza in Auburn and Veteran’s Park in Lewiston. 207-212-8227. LibertyFestival.org. Wild Edibles Walk – 9-10:30am. Join naturalist and forager, Josh Fecteau, observe a variety of edible plants. $10/members, $15/nonmembers. Gilsland Farm, 20 Gilsland Farm Rd, Falmouth. 207-8835100. MaineAudubon.org.

SATURDAY, JULY 4 Stars & Stripes Spectacular – All day. Celebrate Independence Day with vendors, food, ice cream, the Patriotic Pops Concert, fireworks and more. Free. Eastern Promenade Park, Portland. July4thPortland.org. 26th Annual Bethel Art Fair – 9am-4pm. The fair features arts & fine crafters, live entertainment, food vendors and more. Free. Historic Bethel Common, Bethel. 207-824-3575. MahoosuCarts.org. A Public Reading of the Declaration of Independence – 12pm. Former State Representative, Herb Adams, will read the Declaration of

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Independence in front of the Longfellow House. Lemonade & cookies will be served. Free. The Longfellow House, 489 Congress St, Portland. MaineHistory.org.

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Independence Day Fireworks – Dusk. Celebrate the Fourth with fireworks. Free. Kennebunk Beach, Kennebunk. KennebunkMaine.us.

Customized Therapeutic Yoga – Jul 7, 14, 21, 28 and Aug 4, 11. 5:45-6:45pm. This 6-week class targets your needs specifically to decrease pain, recover from injury and improve mobility with the use of slow intentional movements. A maximum of 4 students means a lot of direct support. Pre-registration only. Contact Darcy for rates/availability. Turning Light Center, 168 W Pownal Rd, North Yarmouth. 207-829-2700. TurningLight.org.

Independence Day Fireworks – Dusk. Celebrate the Fourth with fireworks. Free. Ogunquit Main Beach, Ogunquit. VisitOgunquit.org. Independence Day Fireworks – 9:45pm. Celebrate the Fourth with fireworks. Free. Old Orchard Beach Pier, Old Orchard Beach. OldOrchardBeachMaine.com.

SUNDAY, JULY 5 Annual Open House – 1-4pm. Enjoy a tour, demonstrations, refreshments, door prizes and more. Free. Ever After Mustang Rescue, 463 West St, Biddeford. 207-284-7721. MustangRescue.org.

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THURSDAY, JULY 2 Pure Ease Yoga Classes – Jul 2, 9, 16 & 30. 6:308pm. Reduce pain, improve flexibility, enhance strength and stability. Mixed levels. Registration required. $18/drop-in. Turning Light Center, 168 W Pownal Rd, North Yarmouth. 207-829-2700. TurningLight.org.

First Monday Meditation Series – 7-8pm. Learn how to quiet your mind, relax and breathe. Email Kelly by 5pm on the day of to sign up. Registration is required. $8. The Mind-Body Studio, 191 Emery Mills Rd, Shapleigh. 603-630-0174. RestoringChi@ gmail.com. FaceBook.com/TheMindBodyStudio.

MONDAY, JULY 6 Customized Therapeutic Yoga – Jul 6, 13, 20 & Aug 3, 10, 17. 9-10am. This 6-week class targets your needs specifically to decrease pain, recover from injury and improve mobility with the use of slow intentional movements. A maximum of 4 students means a lot of direct support. Pre-registration only. Contact Darcy for rates/availability. Turning Light Center, 168 W Pownal Rd, North Yarmouth. 207-829-2700. TurningLight.org. Summer Camp: Earth Investigations – July 6-10. 9am-3pm. Take a closer look at animals, their behaviors, habitats and more. Bring a lunch and be prepared for outdoor exploration. $280/child members, $355/child nonmembers. Gilsland Farm, 20 Gilsland Farm Rd, Falmouth. 207-883-5100. MaineAudubon.org. Summer Camp: River, Mudflat, Salt Marsh, & Beach – July 6-10. 9am-3pm. Ages 8-12. Search for the amazing creatures who are specially adapted to an aquatic lifestyle with camouflage, suction cups, slime, and more. $160/members, $200/nonmembers. Wells Reserve & Laudholm Trust, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd, Wells. 207-646-1555. WellsReserve.org. Explorers: Wildlife Gardening – July 6-9. 9:15am-3:15pm. Explore different connections between wildlife and habitat and children will bring something home to further their learning. Bring lunch, snacks and be prepared for outdoor exploration. $245/child members, $290/child nonmembers. Gilsland Farm, 20 Gilsland Farm Rd, Falmouth. 207-883-5100. MaineAudubon.org.

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Pure Ease Yin Yoga Classes – Jul 7, 14, 21 & 28. 7-8pm. Reduce pain, improve flexibility and enhance strength and stability. Mixed levels. Registration required. $18/drop-in. Turning Light Center, 168 W Pownal Rd, North Yarmouth. Info/ registration: 207-829-2700. TurningLight.org.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 8 Mark O’Connor – 8pm. A product of America’s rich aural folk tradition as well as classical music. $35. Acoustic Artisans, 594 Congress St, Portland. AcousticArtisans.com.

THURSDAY, JULY 9 Herbal & Shamanic Consultations – 11am5pm. Mischa Schuler is a community herbalist and fertility awareness and shamanic practitioner in Portland. $40/30-min herbal consult; $70/1-hr herbal consult; $50/45-min power animal retrieval; $70/45-min extraction healing; $90/1.75-hr soul retrieval; $25/15-min herbal tarot; $45/30min herbal tarot. Leapin Lizards, 449 Forest Ave, Portland. 207-221-2363. 207-274-3242. LeapinLizards.biz. WildCarrotHerbs.com. Pure Ease Yoga Classes – 6:30-8pm. See July 2 listing. Turning Light Center, 168 W Pownal Rd, North Yarmouth. 207-829-2700. TurningLight.org.

FRIDAY, JULY 10 32nd Annual Moxie Festival – July 10-12. Times vary. This 3-day festival includes vendors, contests, river race, parade, car show, concert, fireworks and more. Free. Locations vary throughout Downtown Lisbon. MoxieFestival.com. Maine YogaFest – July 10-12. Times vary. Enjoy yoga, meditation, lectures, workshops, live music and more. $35-$142. East End Beach & East End Community School, 195 North St, Portland. MaineYogaFest.com.

markyourcalendar FRIDAY, JULY 10 Maine Yoga Kids at Maine YogaFest – July 1011. Times vary. Ages 3-8. Join World of Wonders Nursery School & Maine Yoga Kids for our kids camp run by Janet Mageles. Explore yoga basics through song, dance, stories and imaginative play. Each session will include arts & crafts, music and lots of movement. $40. East End Beach & East End Community School, 195 North St, Portland. MaineYogaFest.com. 2015 Health & Fitness Exposition – July 10-11. 2-8pm, Fri; 6am-1pm, Sat. Vendors will offer a wide variety of equipment, apparel, footwear and accessories. Free. Amethyst Lot, Thames St, Portland. OldPortHalfMarathon.com. 18th Edition Library Race – 6pm. This 5K run/walk/ wheelchair race route travels through scenic Downtown Kennebunk & benefits the library. $20/adults; $18/ seniors; $10/kids. Kennebunk Free Library, 112 Main St, Kennebunk. 207-985-2173. KennebunkLibrary.org.

SATURDAY, JULY 11 Shipyard Old Port Half Marathon & 5K – 7am. These races hug the coastline & end at the Ocean Gateway Terminal. $50-$80/Half Marathon; $20-$35/5K Race. Ocean Gateway Terminal, 14 Ocean Gateway Pier, Portland. OldPortHalfMarathon.com. Bird Walk – 7:30-9:30am. Join the York County Audubon Society for an early morning bird walk. Bring binoculars if you have them. Meet at the Visitor Center. Free. Wells Reserve & Laudholm Trust, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd, Wells. 207-646-1555. WellsReserve.org. 2015 North Atlantic Blues Festival – July 1112. 9am. This two-day festival features blues performers from around the country and includes food, drinks, craft vendors and more. $30-$70. Public Landing, 275 Main St, Rockland. 207-691-2248. NorthAtlanticBluesFestival.com. Summer Solstice Craft Show – July 11-12. 10am-4pm. Features crafts like stained glass, jewelry, pottery, soaps, candles, wood crafts, fiber arts, graphics, photography and more. Free. Wells Elementary School, 276 Sanford Rd, Wells. SummerSolsticeCraftShows.com.

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markyourcalendar SUNDAY, JULY 12 Meditation Basics – 8:30-10:30am. Review the basics to begin a new practice or refresh an old one. Manage stress and anxiety, develop a stronger inner center, balance your nervous system, rewire your brain and more. Anyone can gain the benefits of meditation: all it takes is 1015 minutes a day. $20. Turning Light Center, 168 W Pownal Rd, North Yarmouth. 207-829-2700. TurningLight.org.

MONDAY, JULY 13 Summer Camp: Animals Great and Small – July 13-17. 9am-3pm. Discover the lives of Maine’s

animals, both great and small. Bring a lunch and be prepared for outdoor exploration. $280/child members, $355/child nonmembers. Gilsland Farm, 20 Gilsland Farm Rd, Falmouth. 207-883-5100. MaineAudubon.org. Summer Camp: Artists in Nature – 9am-3pm. Ages 6-10. Spend the day crafting away, using outdoor observations for inspiration and go home with your own artistic wildlife creations. $40/ members, $50/nonmembers. Wells Reserve & Laudholm Trust, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd, Wells. 207-646-1555. WellsReserve.org. Summer Squash Session II: Mondays and Wednesdays – July 13-22. 9:15am-1pm. Learn about plants and animals through stories, songs, crafts, games, hikes and more. Bring a snack and lunch. $165/child members, $210/child nonmembers. Gilsland Farm, 20 Gilsland Farm Rd, Falmouth. 207-883-5100. MaineAudubon.org. Therapeutic Touch: Energy Healing – 12-4pm. Jane Jacobson’s passion is to support you in your quest for health and happiness. $40/30-min session; $70/1hr session. Leapin Lizards, 449 Forest Ave, Portland. 207-761-7953 or 207-221-2363. LeapinLizards.biz or JJacobs1@Maine.rr.com.

TUESDAY, JULY 14 Summer Squash Session II: Tuesdays and Thursdays – July 14-23. 9:15am-1pm. Learn about plants and animals through stories, songs, crafts, games, hikes and more. Bring a snack and lunch. $165/child members, $210/child nonmembers. Gilsland Farm, 20 Gilsland Farm Rd, Falmouth. 207-883-5100. MaineAudubon.org. Portland Green Drinks – 5:30-8pm. Join us for great conversation, beer and networking with people interested in taking action on behalf of wildlife and the environment. $10/admission, $5/drinking vessel. Gilsland Farm, 20 Gilsland Farm Rd, Falmouth. 207-883-5100. MaineAudubon.org. Frankie Say NIA – 6-7pm. This special master Nia class will be taught by Black Belt, Jason Alan Griffin, and it will be an “80’s New Wave” routine. $10/registration by July 7; $15/door. Portland New Church, 302 Stevens Ave, Portland. LivingNia@ gmail.com. ErinCurren.com. Pure Ease Yin Yoga Classes – 7-8pm. See July 7 listing. Turning Light Center, 168 W Pownal Rd, North Yarmouth. Info/registration: 207-829-2700. TurningLight.org.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 15 Registration Open – Join us for our very popular Homeopathic First Aid and Acute Care course. New session begins in September. $25. Baylight Center for Homeopathy, 222 Saint John St, Suite 137, Portland. 207-774-4244. BayLightHomeopathy.com. Summer Camp: Stream Scientists – 9am3pm. Ages 6-10. Search for aquatic bugs, baby salamanders, tadpoles, and more before building your own adapted stream creature to take home. $40/members, $50/nonmembers. Wells Reserve & Laudholm Trust, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd, Wells. 207-646-1555. WellsReserve.org. Graze Dinners: Straight from the Tap – 6pm. Farm-to-table dinner including farm tour, beverages & live entertainment. $80/pp; other group/season rates apply. Pineland Farms, 15 Farm View Dr, New Gloucester. Tickets: The Black Tie Company, 207-761-6665. PinelandFarms.org.

THURSDAY, JULY 16

markyourcalendar THURSDAY, JULY 16 Herb Walk on the Eastern Prom – 6-8pm. Join herbalists and flower essence practitioners, Debra Bluth and Mischa Schuler, to learn to identify the summer medicinal plants and how to use them. Participants will gather at the monument for a stroll. Please register. $20. Intersection of Congress St and Eastern Promenade, Portland. Mischa: 207-274-3242. WildCarrotHerbs@ gmail.com. WildCarrotHerbs.com. Pure Ease Yoga Classes – 6:30-8pm. See July 2 listing. Turning Light Center, 168 W Pownal Rd, North Yarmouth. 207-829-2700. TurningLight. org. Blues in the Barn II with The Windmills – 7-9pm. The Windmills bring funky elegance to our big old barn with their own style of R&B, jazz, soul, and rock ‘n’ roll music. $15/members, $25/ nonmembers. Wells Reserve & Laudholm Trust, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd, Wells. 207-646-1555. WellsReserve.org.

FRIDAY, JULY 17 50th Annual Yarmouth Clam Festival – July 17-19. Times vary. This 3-day festival includes a carnival, parade, crafts show, concert, contests, food, family activities, 5K and more. Free. Locations vary throughout Downtown Yarmouth. ClamFestival.com. Summer Camp: Life in the Trees and Under Your Knees – 9am-3pm. Ages 6-10. Track down tree-dwelling animals, explore life under a log, and use detective skills to solve the many mysteries of the forest. $40/members, $50/nonmembers. Wells Reserve & Laudholm Trust, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd, Wells. 207-646-1555. WellsReserve.org.

SATURDAY, JULY 18 13th Annual ‘Val Ranco’ Native American PowWow – July 18-19. 9am-5pm. Enjoy music, dance, crafts, demonstrations and more. Public welcome. $5. Wells Harbor Park, 362 Harbor Rd, Wells. 207-646-2451. WellsChamber.org. Poisonous Plants – 10am-12pm. Learn some of the basics about poisonous plants and how to be safe outdoors. $5/members, $7/nonmembers. Wells Reserve & Laudholm Trust, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd, Wells. 207-646-1555. WellsReserve.org.

markyourcalendar SATURDAY, JULY 18 Family Fun at Maine Forest Yurts – 11am12pm. Maine’s own Survivor winner, Bob Crowley, has invited us to come play on his beautiful 100-acre parcel of land in Durham. Bring a picnic lunch and spend the whole afternoon if you like. $20/per family. Maine Forest Yurts, 430 Auburn-Pownal Rd, Durham. 617-448-7846. MaineYogaKids@gmail.com. MaineYogaKids.com.

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The Dance Mile – 5:30pm. This event is an interactive dance festival on closed off city streets led by a custom parade float, MC, and DJ. Get a workout, an endorphin rush and a full dance experience. $12-$34. Monument Square, Congress St and One Monument Way, Portland. TheDanceMile.com.

SATURDAY, JULY 25

Shakespeare in the Park – 6:30pm. Fenix Theatre presents, “Much Ado About Nothing”. Come early, bring a picnic and get a great a seat. Donations accepted. Free. Ravine area, Deering Oaks Park, Portland. 207-400-6223. FenixTheatre.com. PortlandMaine.gov.

Bird Walk – 7:30-9:30am. See July 11 listing. Wells Reserve & Laudholm Trust, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd, Wells. 207-646-1555. WellsReserve.org.

York Days – July 25-Aug 2. Times vary. Enjoy food, a craft fair, road race, softball tournament, Christmas in July and more. Registration required for some events. Free. Various locations throughout Downtown York. YorkParksAndRec.org.

Lobster Roll 5K Run & Walk – 8am. Participate in the race or Kids’ Fun Run. Flat start and finish on Emery Ln. $20-$25. Boothbay Region High School, 236 Townsend Ave, Boothbay Harbor. LobsterRoll5K.Weebly.com.

SUNDAY, JULY 19

Naples For The Arts Show and Sale – 9am5pm. Enjoy a variety of art, health and beauty vendors and more. Free. Naples Causeway, Naples. NaplesForTheArts.com.

markyourcalendar SUNDAY, JULY 19 Rhythmic Movement – 8:30-10:30am. When reflexes are not integrated, body parts cannot easily move independently, creating strain or uncontrolled movements. Rhythmic movements not only help integrate reflexes, they activate critical links between the cerebellum, limbic system and prefrontal cortex. This “whole-brain linking” supports optimal functioning, both physically and mentally. $20. Turning Light Center, 168 W Pownal Rd, North Yarmouth. 207-829-2700. TurningLight.org.

markyourcalendar SUNDAY, JULY 19 2nd Annual Yoga Beach Party – 10am-12pm. Join us for a morning of crafts, facepainting, temporary tattoos, family yoga, and general beach merriment. $15/family. Higgins Beach, Scarborough. 617-448-7846. MaineYogaKids@ gmail.com. MaineYogaKids.com.

Access Consciousness – 3-5pm. There are 12 points or bars on the head. Activating these points by lightly touching them and allowing the energy to flow releases the electrical charge that holds thoughts, decisions, or emotions. Contact Elle for details. $35. Location TBA, East End residence, Portland. 207-272-3181. VintonIvy@ yahoo.com. NancyGraceRosen@gmail.com. PureEnergyIntegration.com.

MONDAY, JULY 20 Summer Camp: Animals Overload – July 2024. 9am-3pm. Grades K-2. Learn about all of the animals the live around the farm. Bring a lunch and be prepared for outdoor exploration. $280/child members, $355/child nonmembers. Gilsland Farm, 20 Gilsland Farm Rd, Falmouth. 207-883-5100. MaineAudubon.org. Summer Camp Week – July 20-24. 9am-3pm. Ages 6-10. Participate in a different adventure every day. $160/members, $200/nonmembers or $40/members per day, $50/nonmembers per day. Wells Reserve & Laudholm Trust, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd, Wells. 207-646-1555. WellsReserve.org.

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TUESDAY, JULY 21 Pure Ease Yin Yoga Classes – 7-8pm. See July 7 listing. Turning Light Center, 168 W Pownal Rd, North Yarmouth. Info/registration: 207-829-2700. TurningLight.org.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 22 WEDNESDAY, JULY 22 markyourcalendar WEDNESDAY, JULY 22 Thermographic Breast Screening with Ingrid – 9am-4pm. Reserve a 30 minute appointment for a radiation free, thermographic breast scan for early detection and peace of mind. $160. Rivercity Therapy and Wellness, 268 State St, Bangor. 207-781-6060. MyInnerImage.com. To schedule appointment: TimeTrade.com/Book/ C3CNC.

THURSDAY, JULY 23 Ossipee Valley Music Festival – July 23-26. Times vary. This is a 4-day festival that features several blue grass performers, workshops, dancing, kids music camp, yoga, food and camping. $20-$125. The Ossipee Valley Fairgrounds, 291 S Hiram Rd, South Hiram. OssipeeValley.com. Herbal & Shamanic Consultations – 11am-5pm. See July 9 listing. Leapin Lizards, 449 Forest Ave, Portland. 207-221-2363. 207-274-3242. LeapinLizards.biz. WildCarrotHerbs.com.

FRIDAY, JULY 24 Mindful Hike – 10am-12pm. Ages 10+. This walk will introduce participants to the Seven Points of Awareness. We will practice walking like a fox, seeing like an owl and listening like a deer. $5/members, $7/nonmembers. Wells Reserve & Laudholm Trust, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd, Wells. 207-646-1555. WellsReserve.org. Kirtan with Krishna Das: Kirtan Wallah Tour 2015 – 7:30pm. Layering traditional kirtan with melodies and modern instrumentation, Krishna Das has been called yoga’s “rock star”. $42-$55. South Portland Auditorium, 637 Highland Ave, South Portland. KrishnaDas.com.

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Nia Fitness Class – 9:20-10:20. Experience new ways of thinking and moving in the world. NIA is non-impact, gentle on the joints, provides great cardio and is suitable for all fitness levels and ages. $10. Fitness/Dance Room, Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St, Westbrook. 207-680-8083. LivingNia@gmail.com. ErinCurren.com. Festival of Nations – 11am-7pm. This is the most diverse festival that features dance, food, crafts, clothing and more from 60 nations around the world. Free. The Bandstand, Deering Oaks Park, Portland. 207-756-8130. PortlandMaine.gov. Annual HarborFest – 12pm. Enjoy games and activities for the family including kids fishing tournament, kayak races, silent auction, barbeque, music, talent show, bonfire and more. Free. Wells Harbor Park, 362 Harbor Rd, Wells. 207-646-2451. WellsChamber.org.

SUNDAY, JULY 26 Open Farm Day – Times vary. Over 85 farms throughout the state open their gates to offer the public an opportunity to learn about agriculture including various activities. Free. Info/locations: GetRealMaine.com.

markyourcalendar SUNDAY, JULY 26 Shakti Sunday Series – 2-5pm. Ages 30-80. Women explore energy circulation, cultivation and rejuvenation of vital life force energy and trust inner womb wisdom in a group setting. $90. Location disclosed upon registration. 207-775-7888. NancyGraceRosen@gmail.com. PureEnergyIntegration.com.

MONDAY, JULY 27 Summer Camp: Secrets of the Wild – July 27-31. 9am-3pm. Grades K-2. Search high and low for nature’s secrets for this week. Bring a lunch and be prepared for outdoor exploration. $280/child members, $355/child nonmembers. Gilsland Farm, 20 Gilsland Farm Rd, Falmouth. 207-883-5100. MaineAudubon.org. Summer Camp: Tidepool Tales – 9am-3pm. Ages 6-10. Make a sea sculpture to take home, play ocean games, and visit the tidepools to explore saltwater

creatures up close at low tide. $40/members, $50/nonmembers. Wells Reserve & Laudholm Trust, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd, Wells. 207-6461555. WellsReserve.org. Therapeutic Touch: Energy Healing – 124pm. See July 13 listing. Leapin Lizards, 449 Forest Ave, Portland. 207-761-7953 or 207221-2363. LeapinLizards.biz or JJacobs1@ Maine.rr.com. Opera at the Mansion – 5:30-7:30pm. Enjoy arias and Broadway show tunes with wine, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. $75. Victoria Mansion, 109 Danforth St, Portland. 207-7724841. VictoriaMansion.org.

TUESDAY, JULY 28 Art Hope – 10am-12pm. Enjoy a gentle hike and fresh air arts on the lawn. Drawing and painting materials will be provided or field artists may bring their own. Dress for a summer hike and bring water/snack. Free. Wells Reserve & Laudholm Trust, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd, Wells. 207-646-1555. WellsReserve.org. Pure Ease Yin Yoga Classes – 7-8pm. See July 7 listing. Turning Light Center, 168 W Pownal Rd, North Yarmouth. Info/registration: 207829-2700. TurningLight.org.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 29 Maine Lobster Festival – July 29-Aug 2. Times vary. This 5-day festival offers an abundance of lobster, carnival, parade, concerts, arts & crafts vendors and more. $5$8/adults; $2/children. Harbor Park, Rockland. MaineLobsterFestival.com. Summer Camp: Wilderness Survivor – 9am3pm. Ages 6-10. Discover helpful plants and animals, build your own survival pack and shelter, and enjoy a survival scavenger hunt. $40/members, $50/nonmembers. Wells Reserve & Laudholm Trust, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd, Wells. 207-646-1555. WellsReserve.org. Graze Dinners: Field & Forest – 6pm. Farmto-table dinner including farm tour, beverages & live entertainment. $80/pp; other group/season rates apply. Pineland Farms, 15 Farm View Dr, New Gloucester. Tickets: The Black Tie Company, 207-761-6665. PinelandFarms.org.

THURSDAY, JULY 30 Pure Ease Yoga Classes – 6:30-8pm. See July 2 listing. Turning Light Center, 168 W Pownal Rd, North Yarmouth. 207-829-2700. TurningLight.org.

FRIDAY, JULY 31 Summer Camp: Fantastic Flyers – 9am-3pm. Ages 6-10. Create flying creatures, play fun animal flight games and dissect owl pellets to find lots of tiny critter bones. $40/members, $50/nonmembers. Wells Reserve & Laudholm Trust, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd, Wells. 207-6461555. WellsReserve.org. Full Moon Dinner: Blue Moon – 6:30pm. This event includes a scenic round-trip lift up the mountain for dinner and live entertainment. Reservations required. $39/adults; $14/kids. Sunday River’s Mid-Mountain Peak Lodge, 15 South Ridge Rd, Newry. 1-800-543-2754. SundayRiver.com.

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Calm Steady Strong – Mon-Sat. Therapeutic Yoga for people affected by cancer. Call to schedule individual appointments. Turning Light Center. 168 W Pownal Rd, North Yarmouth. 207-829-2700. TurningLight.org.

Bluegrass Brunch – 9:30am-1:30pm. Enjoy brunch while listening to live music by Ron & Wendy Cody with Lincoln Meyers. Music begins at 11am. Gather, Farm Fresh Eatery, 189 Main St, Yarmouth. 207847-3250. GatherMaine.com.

Children’s Activities – Times vary. Kids will enjoy several activities that are offered daily at the museum. Prices vary. Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine, 142 Free St, Portland. 207-828-1234. KiteTails.org.

Barnyard and Organic Garden Tours – 10am1pm. Meet and learn about the animals and the care they need to be healthy and productive. $5. Wolfe’s Neck Farm, 184 Burnett Rd, Freeport. 207-865-4469.

Muse Paintbar – Times vary. Learn to paint like professionals while eating and drinking. Pick a class, reserve a spot, and a trained artist will guide you to make a masterpiece. Prices vary. 245 Commercial St, Portland. Info/reservations: 207-618-9500 or MusePaintBar.com

Johnny T’s Salsa Night – 6-7:30pm. Enjoy an open salsa dancing night perfect for practicing your moves. This is not a class, but a gathering of students looking for a place with great music. $5. Swing & Sway Dancing, 143 Maverick St, Rockland. 207594-0940. SwingNSway.com.

Reiki Sessions – Times vary. It’s time to come back to your core. This is a wonderful time for spring cleaning inside and out. Jayleen Hayden, Reiki Master Teacher, is offering a package of three 45-minute sessions of Reiki which is a $95 savings. $100/package. Organic Roots, 545 Westbrook St, South Portland. 207-518-8624. JayleenHayden.com. Thai Yoga – Times vary. This form of bodywork incorporates stretching through yoga-like poses and applies deep rhythmic pressure using palms, thumbs, elbows, knees and feet. To schedule an appointment contact Sarah Rouleau. $45/1-hr session, $65/1.5hr session. Bay Club Fitness, 1 City Ctr, Portland. 207749-1272. SarahNRouleau@gmail.com. Therapeutic Yoga – Mon-Sat. Get out of pain and back into life. Mindful and personalized approach to reducing pain, improving flexibility, enhancing strength and stability. Call to schedule individual appointments. Turning Light Center, 168 W Pownal Rd, North Yarmouth. 207-829-2700. TurningLight.org. WholeHeart Yoga Classes – Times vary. We offer a variety of classes such as gentle, moderate, restorative, yin, private and workshops. Create health and ease with Kripalu Yoga. Contact for details. WholeHeart Yoga Center, 150 St. John St, Portland. 207-871-8274. WholeHeartYoga.com. Yoga Classes – Times vary. We offer a wide variety of yoga classes, including: Vinyasa, Lunch break Slow Flow, Community Hatha, Gentle Hatha, and Yin Yoga. Contact for details. Bhakti In Motion, 155 Brackett St, Portland. 207-632-4789. BhaktiInMotion.com. Yoga Classes – Times vary. We offer classes at a variety of levels including: Vinyasa Flow, Therapeutic, Gentle, Restorative and Mediation, Feldenkrais and Yoga Philosophy. Contact for details. The Yoga Center, 449 Forest Ave, Portland. 207-774-9642. MaineYoga.com. Ever After Mustang Rescue – 9am. Ages 15+. Volunteer for the adopt-a-horse program. Call for details. 463 West St, Biddeford. 207-284-7721. MustangRescue.org.

monday Pure Ease Yoga Classes – 8:30-10am. Reduce pain, improve flexibility and enhance strength and stability. Mixed levels. Registration required. $18/ drop-in. Turning Light Center, 168 W Pownal Rd, North Yarmouth. Info/registration: 207-829-2700. TurningLight.org. Yoga Camp – 9-11am. Ages 4-7. Incorporating yoga, mindfulness, crafts and outdoor exploration, this mini-camp series will introduce your child to the calming practices of yoga. $100/4-weeks, 2 days; $50/4-weeks, 1 day; $15 per class. Rosemont Nursery School, 251 Danforth St, Portland. 617-448-7846. MaineYogaKids@gmail.com. MaineYogaKids.com. Story Walk – 10-11am. All ages. Join us for a 1-mile stroll on our trails stopping to read along the way. Free. Pineland Farms, 15 Farm View Dr, New Gloucester. 207-688-4539. PinelandFarms.org. Women and Horses Workshop – 6-7:30pm. A hands-on learning experience with horses. $10. Ever After Mustang Rescue, 463 West St, Biddeford. 207-284-7722. MustangRescue.org. Monday Showcase – 7:30pm. Four renowned groups will perform famous works that will feature both string quartet repertoire and collaborations between the quartets. $40. Studzinski Recital Hall, Bowdoin College, 1 South Campus Dr, Brunswick. 207-373-1400. BowdoinFestival.org.

tuesday Old Port Culinary Walking Tour – 2:15pm. This 2.5 hour tour travels to several Old Port venues for an opportunity to sample delectable, Maine-inspired foods and learn about the history of the area. $50. Old Port Wine Shop, 223 Commercial St, Portland. 207-233-7485. MaineFoodieTours.com.

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Hall, Bowdoin College, 1 South Campus Dr, Brunswick. 207-373-1400. BowdoinFestival.org. Sunset Folk Series – 7:30pm, 7:45pm & 8pm. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy summertime concerts in the park. Concerts subject to cancellation due to inclement weather. Free. Western Prom Park, Portland. 207-756-8130. PortlandMaine.gov.

thursday Thursday Morning Bird Walks – 7-9am. Take an easy stroll while looking for birds, wildlife and plants. Bring binoculars and a field guide if you have one. $5/members, $8/nonmembers. Gilsland Farm, 20 Gilsland Farm Rd, Falmouth. 207-883-5100. MaineAudubon.org. Superhero Yoga –9-10am. Ages 6-10. Unleash your inner superhero in this fun class for kiddos. We’ll learn about our favorite super heroes and discover our own super powers, too. $40/4-week session. Optimal Self Health and Wellness Center, 640 Congress St, Portland. 617-448-7846. MaineYogaKids@gmail. com. MaineYogaKids.com.

Pure Ease Yin Yoga Classes – 7-8pm. Reduce pain, improve flexibility and enhance strength and stability. Mixed levels. Registration required. $18/drop-in. Turning Light Center, 168 W Pownal Rd, North Yarmouth. Info/ registration: 207-829-2700. TurningLight.org.

wednesday Bird Banding Demonstration – 7am-12pm. The bird banders will be ready to share their ongoing avian research with the data they record, information about the birds temporarily caught and much more. Free. Wells Reserve & Laudholm Trust, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd, Wells. 207-646-1555. WellsReserve.org. Board Games – 3-6pm. Come to the children’s room and play a board game. Bring your own or play one of ours. Free. Sam L. Cohen Children’s Library, 5 Monument Sq, Portland. 207-871-1700. PortlandLibrary.com. Ice Cream & Sunset Trolley Rides – 4:30pm. Enjoy food, entertainment, exhibit barns and a trolley ride through the countryside with an ice cream. Trolley departs at 7pm. $5. Seashore Trolley Museum, 195 Long Cabin Rd, Kennebunkport. Info: 207-9672712. TrolleyMuseum.org. Music on the Mall Summer Concert Series6-8pm. Bring a blanket and food while enjoying live music. Free. Town Mall, Maine St, Brunswick. BrunswickDowntown.org. Yoga for Beginners – 6:30-7:30pm. Learn the basics of yoga in our judge-free studio. No need to sign up in advance. Just show up with a willingness to learn. $10. The Mind-Body Studio, 191 Emery Mills Rd, Shapleigh. 207-636-2500. FaceBook.com/ TheMindBodyStudio. Bowdoin International Music Festival, Wednesday Upbeat! Concert – 7:30pm. The Festival’s renowned staff perform famous works from several composers. $40. Studzinski Recital

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Women and Horses Workshop – 10:30am-12pm. A hands-on learning experience with horses. $10. Ever After Mustang Rescue, 463 West St, Biddeford. 207-284-7721. MustangRescue.org. Crusher’s Kids Concerts in the Park – 12:30pm. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy summertime concerts in the park. Concerts will be relocated to Reiche Community Center in case of inclement weather. Free. The Bandstand, Deering Oaks Park, Portland. 207-756-8130. PortlandMaine.gov. Ice Cream & Sunset Trolley Rides – 4:30pm. See Wednesday listing. Seashore Trolley Museum, 195 Long Cabin Rd, Kennebunkport. Info: 207-967-2712. TrolleyMuseum.org. Third Thursdays – 5-9pm. Enjoy an evening with live music, food, drinks, special programming and the museum. $12/adults, $10/seniors and students with ID, $6/ages 13-17. Portland Museum of Art, 7 Congress Sq, Portland. 207-775-6148. PortlandMuseum.org. Shakespeare in the Park – 6:30pm. Begins July 16. Fenix Theatre presents, “Much Ado About Nothing”. Come early, bring a picnic and get a great a seat. Donations accepted. Free. Ravine area, Deering Oaks Park, Portland. 207-400-6223. FenixTheatre.com. PortlandMaine.gov. Pure Ease Yoga Classes – 6:30-8pm. Reduce pain, improve flexibility, enhance strength and stability. Mixed levels. Registration required. $18/drop-in. Turning Light Center, 168 W Pownal Rd, North Yarmouth. 207-829-2700. TurningLight.org. Thursday Night Film Series – 6:30-8pm. This film series focuses on a specific topic for the month. Free. Rines Auditorium, Portland Public Library, 5 Monument Sq, Portland. 207-871-1700. PortlandLibrary.com. Friends of Eastern Promenade Concert Series – 7pm. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy summertime concerts in the park. Concerts subject to cancellation due to inclement weather. Free. Eastern Promenade, Portland. 207-756-8130. PortlandMaine.gov. Fireworks In The Square – 9:45pm. Celebrate every Thursday with fireworks. Free. Old Orchard Beach Pier, 2 Old Orchard St, Old Orchard Beach. OldOrchardBeachMaine.com.

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friday Yoga Camp – 9-11am. Ages 4-7. See Monday listing. Rosemont Nursery School, 251 Danforth St, Portland. 617-448-7846. MaineYogaKids@ gmail.com. MaineYogaKids.com. Family Fun Summer Session I – June 26-July 24. 9:15-10:15am. Participate in playful activities designed to encourage self-discovery, a sense of place and a budding awareness of the natural world. Registration preferred. Child members: $15/dropin, $40/session; Child nonmembers: $20/drop-in, $60/session. Gilsland Farm, 20 Gilsland Farm Rd, Falmouth. 207-883-5100. MaineAudubon.org. Children’s Programs: Story Time – 10am. Kids enjoy stories, finger plays, songs and crafts. Free. Graves Memorial Public Library, 18 Maine St, Kennebunkport. 207-967-2778. GravesLibrary.org. Family Fun Summer Session II – June 26-July 24. 10:30-11:30am. Participate in playful activities designed to encourage self-discovery, a sense of place and a budding awareness of the natural world. Registration preferred. Child members: $15/dropin, $40/session; Child nonmembers: $20/drop-in, $60/session. Gilsland Farm, 20 Gilsland Farm Rd, Falmouth. 207-883-5100. MaineAudubon.org. Fridays at the Farm – 10-11:30am. All ages. Explore the farm, help collect eggs and milk the cows. $5. Pineland Farms, 15 Farm View Dr, New Gloucester. 207-688-4539. PinelandFarms.org. Biddeford & Saco Art Walk – 5-8pm. Last Friday. Various venues downtown and in the mills of Biddeford and Saco open their doors for the art walk. Free. BiddefordArtWalk.com. Brunswick ArtWalk – 5-8pm. Second Friday. Various locations throughout Downtown Brunswick open their doors for the art walk. Shuttles provided. Free. BiddefordArtWalk.com. First Friday Art Walk – 5-8pm. 1st Fri, Various galleries and art venues open for the art walk. Free. Portland. LiveWorkPortland.org. Shakespeare in the Park – 6:30pm. Begins July 17. See Thursday listing. Ravine area, Deering Oaks Park, Portland. 207-400-6223. FenixTheatre. com. PortlandMaine.gov. Festival Fridays – 7:30pm. Musicians perform famous works written by Beethoven, Bach, Mozart, Schubert and more. $40. Crooker Theater, Brunswick High School, 116 Maquoit Rd, Brunswick. 207-725-3895. BowdoinFestival.org.

saturday Free Family Yoga – 10-11am. Except 1st Sat. All ages. Enjoy a yoga class in the sunshine. No experience necessary. Drop-ins welcome. Free. Congress Square Park, Portland. 6174 4 8 - 7 8 4 6 . M a i n e Yo g a K i d s @ g m a i l . c o m . MaineYogaKids.com. Barnyard and Organic Garden Tours – 10am1pm. See Sunday listing. Wolfe’s Neck Farm, 184 Burnett Rd, Freeport. 207-865-4469. Wells Summer Concert Series – 6:30pm. Enjoy summertime concerts in the park. Hope Hobbs Gazebo, Harbor Park, 331 Harbor Rd, Wells. 207646-2451. WellsChamber.org.

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ACUPUNCTURE ACUPUNCTURE BY MERET

Meret Bainbridge, LAc 222 St John St, Ste 137 Portland, ME 04101 • 207-878-3300 Meret@AcupunctureByMeret.com AcupunctureByMeret.com Meret offers comprehensive holistic care, utilizing Acupuncture, Chinese herbs, Acupressure and Bodymind work, since 1997. Specialties are Women’s Health, pain, headaches, fibromyalgia & depression. Insurance accepted.

BARTLETT ACUPUNCTURE & HERBAL MEDICINE

Kath Bartlett, MS, LAc 7 Oak Hill Terr, Ste 3, Scarborough, ME 04074 207-219-0848 • BartlettAcupuncture.com Kath@BartlettAcupuncture.com At Bartlett Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine, I am dedicated to helping my patients thrive. I offer significant pain relief and effective treatment of chronic disease and other internal conditions using a holistic approach of acupuncture & Chinese herbs. With 13 years in practice, my patients’ treatment outcomes are higher than reported acupuncture studies.

ART THERAPY BODHI SIMPSON, LCPC, ATR

Vast Horizons Center for Personal Growth Sparhawk Mill 81 Bridge Street, Yarmouth ME (207) 650-8170 BodhiSimpson@yahoo.com VastHorizons.com I am passionate about facilitating experiences that inspire creative expression and opens hearts and minds to possibilities. Through art therapy, we are able to access our core issues and begin the process of healing. I work with individuals and groups of all ages, and facilitate workshops for personal growth. See ad, page 20.

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CHIROPRACTOR HEALTH BOUCHER FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC Dr. Beth Boucher and Dr. Meghan Schoening 1009 Portland Rd, Arundel, ME 04046 207-467-3391 Info.BoucherFamilyChiro@gmail.com BoucherFamilyChiropractic.com

At Boucher Family Chiropractic, our goal is to help you reach your full potential. We use hands-on chiropractic techniques to help each practice member achieve a better well-being. Our gentle approach is appropriate for every age and every nervous system! See ad, page 18.

COMMUNITY HERBALIST WILD CARROT HERBS

CRYSTALS LAVISH EARTH

Amy@ThisLavishEarth.com 207-766-8448 • ThisLavishEarth.com My mission is to offer the most beautiful, unique, highest vibration crystals and minerals, perfect for holistic practitioners and collectors. See calendar for upcoming events.

DENTAL PEAK DENTAL HEALTH

Stefan Andren, DDS 74 Gray Rd, Ste 3, W Falmouth, ME 207-878-8844 Info@PeakDentalHealth.com PeakDentalHealth.com Maine’s first eco-certified dental office is a welcoming and caring place to reach your oral health goals. Please call, email or stop in to learn more about how they can change your perception of what the dentist can be. It is what you deserve. See ad, pg 9.

EDUCATION

Mischa Schuler 306 Congress St, Portland ME 207-274-3242 WildCarrotHerbs@gmail.com WildCarrotHerbs.com

MERRICONEAG WALDORF SCHOOL

Flower essences, herbal remedies, and shamanic plant spirit techniques are available individually and in combination to gently support healing of physical, spiritual and emotional shock. Chronic and acute conditions of the respiratory, skin, digestive and reproductive systems are nurtured here. Specializing in women and children’s health, particularly anxiety and depression, contraception and fertility. See ad, page 17.

A t Merriconeag, students’ capacities for learning are awakened and enriched by a different way of teaching, and an education brought to life through experience: in storytelling, movement, recitation, observation, dramatic acting, music, drawing, and painting. An emphasis on oral expression in all subjects enables our students to develop into confident, self-aware adults, and a focus on handson learning and discovery nurtures their lifelong love of learning.

COUPLES COACHING AUDREY MCMORROW, MA, CAGS. BCC

Vast Horizons Center for Personal Growth Sparhawk Mill 81 Bridge St, Yarmouth ME (207) 650-8052 Audrey@VastHorizons.com VastHorizons.com Audrey offers Couples Coaching for those intent on realizing the potential of their committed (or troubled) relationship; Psychosynthesis (a transpersonal psychology for individuals); a Thrive Women’s Group; and various workshops for personal development throughout the calendar year. Please see website for further details. See calendar for upcoming events. See ad, page 20.

Early Childhood through Grade 12 57 Desert Rd, Freeport, ME 04032 207-865-3900, Ext 103 AdmissionsDirector@MerriconeAG.org MerriconeAG.org

ENERGY HEALING PURE ENERGY INTEGRATION Embody Your Essence~ Empowered to Live Your Truth Pine Street Studio, West End Portland, ME 04102 207-775-7888 NancyGraceRosen@gmail.com PureEnergyIntegration.com

Nancy Grace has been offering private, group and couples work for eight years in Portland. Her genius lies in her creative ability to tap into what level of energy constriction, needs to be addressed and guides you safely through deeper emotional clearing with breath, sound and movement. Specialties include working with addiction, challenges with attention, anxiety, and sexual trauma.

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ESSENTIAL OILS dõTERRA Essential Oils Amy Paradysz, Wellness Advocate MyDoTerra.com/SmellDistributor/#/ dōTERRA essential oils are natural “feel better” solutions for everyday living. Interested in finding out more?

FAMILY PRACTIONER LOTUS FAMILY PRACTICE, LLC

Catherine M. Krouse, DO 66 Leighton Rd, Falmouth, Me 04105 207-536-0560 info@LotusFamilyPractice.com www.LotusFamilyPractice.com Lotus Family Practice, LLC is a primary care practice with a holistic focus. Several benefits include a variety of classes like yoga, meditation, tai chi as well as discounted supplements, herbal remedies, medications and blood work. In order to work for her patients rather than insurance companies, Dr. Krouse chose to charge an affordable monthly fee rather than bill insurance. See ad, pg 7.

FITNESS HEALTH CENTER OPTIMAL SELF COMMUNITY HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER

Eric Hilton 640 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101 207-747-5919 • OptimalSelfME@gmail.com OptimalSelfME.com Optimal Self is a center for fitness, healing, and community, offering a variety of modalities that enhance the mind, body, and spirit. We provide a sophisticated weight room, a variety of classes, personal trainers, massage therapists, and energy workers. See our schedule or book an appointment online at optimalselfme.com. See ad, page 17.

ARCANA (IN THE OLD PORT) Kate Hebold, Owner 81 Market St, Portland, ME 207-773-7801 • ArcanaMaine.com ArcanaHealingArts@gmail.com

Arcana is a holistic healing arts center and retail gallery in the heart of the Old Port. Aiming to honor and celebrate the uniqueness of its patrons, Arcana upholds a high standard of mindful care in every service offered: massage, Reiki, polarity therapy, readings and special events.

THE VILLAGE PATH

Sharlene Spalding, Casco, ME 207-627-4472 • TheVillagePath.com Spalding.maine@gmail.com I know hundreds of healing properties of over sixty different herbs. Allow me to teach you an affordable healing plan that reverses chronic disorders and pain and let’s work together to restore your health! Learn to take control of your health without expensive supplements or medications. Free consultations from May until October! See ad, pg 5.

HOLISTIC PSYCHOTHERAPY ACCELERATED COUNSELING, LLC

Svetla Popova, LCPC, NCC, Reiki Master 23 Ocean Ave, Portland, ME 04103 207-761-3883 • AcceleratedCounseling.com Svetla@AcceleratedCounseling.com Whether you are overwhelmed by severe problems or simply feel stuck and your life is going nowhere, I’d love to hear your story. We will work together to discover the incredible strengths you have, find solutions that satisfy you, and open your horizons for growth, self efficacy and life enjoyment.

YARA PEREZ, LCPC, EMP

200 High St, Portland, ME 04101 207-358-6331 • HolisticTherapy@YaraPerez.com

HOLISTIC HEALING 5 ELEMENTS HEALING CENTER

59 Shore Rd, Ogunquit, ME 207-646-3900 FiveElementsHealingCenter@yahoo.com 5ElementsHealingCenter.com Ogunquit’s destination for holistic healing. We offer a wide array of services including: Integrative health programs, Acupuncture, Homeopathy, H e r b a l Tr e a t m e n t s , Aromatherapy, Reiki, Shamanistic healing, Chakra and Meridian balancing, Therapeutic Massage, Reflexology, Chinese Cupping, Foot soaks, Pedicures, Skin care and Body waxing for anyone that is looking to relax, unwind and restore from the stresses of life. We are also proud to offer our clients a full line of organic, vegan and gluten free skin care products. See ad, pg 5.

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As a psychotherapist and counselor, I strive to offer a safe and nurturing environment where one can feel empowered to connect with their essential self. I use holistic, traditional, and integrative approaches and enjoy working with individuals and couples.

Control oil and you control nations; control food and you control people. ~Henry Kissinger

HOMEOPATHY BAYLIGHT CENTER FOR HOMEOPATHY Jane M. Frederick, Director of Advancement 222 Saint John St, Ste 137, Portland, ME 04102 • 207-774-4244 Jane@BaylightHomeopathy.com BaylightHomeopathy.com

At Baylight Center for Homeopathy, our mission is to illuminate the benefits of this transformative healing art. Our practitioners and faculty are fervent proponents of joy, creativity, freedom, and ease, and of the knowledge that homeopathy is an effective source of support for these integral aspects of healthy living.

LIFE COACH BETH KOEHLER, PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT LIFE COACH

Beth Koehler • Saco Healing Arts Center 209 Main St, Saco, ME 04072 207-653-9792 • BKoehler926@gmail.com BethKoehlerLifeCoach.com ONE STOP HEALING! I specialize in helping you realize just how powerful you truly are and that the answers you seek are inside. I’ll be by you side as you tap into the strength and courage you need to manifest your life’s goals. Time spent with a Life Coach can be life altering. Let’s get started!

MEDICAL INTUITIVE R. ANTHONY LEBRO, MEDICAL INTUITIVE

Richard Lebro 135 Rogers Rd, Kittery, ME 03904 603-502-7676 • drltony24@gmail.com facebook.com/drlebro?fref=ts Richard Anthony Lebro has been healing people intuitively for nearly 45 years. Since childhood, he has honed an innate ability to tap into the spirit, identify and treat underlying health issues. His years of experience and high success rate draw people from all over the world. A full body consultation is only a phone call away. Don’t hesitate to call today. See ad, pg. 23.

MIDWIFERY TREE OF LIFE NATUROPATHIC & MIDWIFERY CARE, LLC

Tiffany Carter Skillings, CPM, CLC 106 Lafayette St, Ste 3A Yarmouth, ME 207-846-4900 • TreeOfLifeCare.com Tiffany is deeply committed to providing care that is individualized, empowering, and supports her clients in discovering their own inner strength and wisdom as they labor and birth in their own way, on their own time. Tiffany provides the following services: Maternity care, Lactation Counseling, Well Woman Care, Routine GYN Services, Pre-Conception Counseling, and Nutrition Counseling. See ad, back cover.

NATUROPATHIC TREE OF LIFE NATUROPATHIC & MIDWIFERY CARE, LLC

Josie Skavdahl, ND, CPM 106 Lafayette St, Ste 3A Yarmouth, ME 207-846-4900 • TreeOfLifeCare.com

A member of the Maine Association of Naturopathic Doctors, Josie’s love for Naturopathy and Midwifery stems from a desire to promote health with minimal intervention and maximum cost effectiveness- natural remedies treating the cause of the problem, not just the symptoms. Josie provides the following services: Maternity care, Annual Wellness Exams, Well Baby & Well Child Care, Primary Care and Nutrition and Food Sensitivity Counseling. See ad, back cover.

NON – PROFIT THE BRIDGES FOUNDATION / L-OMA ORGANIC BUCKWHEAT PILLOWS WITH A PURPOSE! PILLOWS

100% of sales proceeds support our 35 Ossipee (Rte 25) non-profit forTr, people with disabilities. Standish, ME 04084 “Your buckwheat pillows 207-595-8106 • TheBridgesFoundation.org

have changed my life!” - Kimberly The is a non“VeryBridges pleased with Foundation my pillows. Truly an amazing product.” profit, charitable organization - Richard “Beyond myeducational, expectations.” providing employment, - Sharon

social & recreational opportunities for persons with sensory and/or energetic sensitivities, learning, emotional and/ • Organic buckwheat pillow produced in Maine or developmental disabilities. • Conforms to the head, neck and spine, which These individuals work optimizes the sleeping alongside Theposition Bridges Foundation staff, making and • Organic buckwheat hulls allow for the circulation of air providing for a cooler pillow shipping our L-OMA Organic Buckwheat Pillows™, • Our hulls are non-fumigated and are the finest as they earn a living wage while at the same time available on the market • Hypoallergenic with aromatherapy option available helping raise money to fund programs and services for themselves and207-595-8106 others. See ad, page 14. Order today! The Bridges Foundation | PO Box 1416 | Gray, ME 04039 35 Ossipee Trail (Route 25) | Standish, ME 04084

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NUTRITION

ORGANIC SALON AUTHENTIC BEAUTY

MAINE YOGA KIDS

Tanya Pavlick and Ruthie Hutchinson address the client as a whole, offering Vidal Sassoon precision cuts, organic hair color, Arbonne skin care/make-up, doTerra essential oil treatments and energy healing modalities. Passionate about self-love, Authentic Beauty now hosts various classes and workshops including yoga and vibrational healing. For more information, see ad, page 21.

We are a team of ChildLight Yoga certified instructors offering classes in various locations around Southern Maine. Instead of offering classes in one studio space, we collaborate with schools and community centers to make yoga accessible for children everywhere. Please check our website for current schedule or get in touch to learn more! See ad, page 12.

ORGANIC ROOTS

TURNING LIGHT CENTER

869 Main St, Suite 800 Westbrook, ME 207-286-6955 Facebook.com/pages/Authentic-Beauty-LL

Betsy Harding 545 Westbrook St, South Portland, ME 207-799-2995 OrganicRootsMe.com Organic Roots Salon and Day Spa is a fashion forward cruelty-free and vegan friendly salon. We are extremely passionate about our work and dedication to our natural and safe products, environment, and a healthier, more sustainable and compassionate world.

TAI CHI & QIGONG

A Lebro Center for Well Being is a holistic wellness center that focuses on empowering your body with the necessary nutrients needed for the h e a l i n g p r o c e s s . T h e y o ff e r chiropractic care, nutritional therapy, massage therapy, and much more. With professional care and individualized attention, they will put you on a road to optimal vitality. See ad, page 23.

ORGANIC BEDDING THE CLEAN BEDROOM

5 Shapleigh Rd, Kittery, ME 207-704-0743 Two Portland Sq, Fore St, Portland, ME 207-517-3500 • TheCleanBedroom.com The Clean Bedroom is an organic and all-natural mattress and bedding resource with seven showrooms, including its new location in Portland. Through its showrooms and website, eco-minded shoppers gain insight to create a healthier sleep environment. See ad,inside front cover.

Cayce Lannon 617-448-7846 MaineYogaKids@gmail.com MaineYogaKids.com

Darcy Cunningham 168 W Pownal Rd, N Yarmouth, ME 207-829-2700 TurningLight.org

Therapeutic Yoga: a mindful and personalized approach to reducing pain, improving flexibility, enhancing strength and stability. Together, we apply movement, breath, stillness and sound to relieve pain, tension and stress, helping clients become more able to enjoy life. Group yoga classes also available. See ad, page 21.

MAINE CENTER FOR TAIJIQUAN & QIGONG 500 Forest Ave (rear) Portland, ME 04101 207-780-9581 info@MaineTaiji.com • MaineTaiji.com

A LEBRO CENTER FOR WELL BEING Dr Richard Lebro 135 Rogers Rd, Kittery, ME 03904 800-610-1199 DrLebro@gwi.net • AlebroCenter.com

YOGA

Maine’s resource for Taijiquan & Qigong, offering AM, midday, and PM classes. Certified instructors provide quality Taiji & Qigong programs that empower individuals of all abilities to prevent disease, foster athletic/martial performance and cultivate the integration of physical, mental and spiritual health. Proudly serving Portland since 1999. See ad, page 12.

THERMOGRAPHY INNER IMAGE CLINICAL THERMOGRAPHY

If it came from a plant,

EAT IT. If it was made in a plant,

DON’T. ~Michael Pollan

Ingrid LeVasseur, CCT 5 Fundy Rd, Ste 10c 207-939-7355 Ingrid@MyInnerImage.com MyInnerImage.com

Inner Image Clinical Thermography offers pain-free, radiation-free breast screening to the women of Maine. Our primary office is in Falmouth, however, during the spring and fall we bring this advanced technology to all areas of the state. Call us for details. See ad, page 6.

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“Providing holistic healthcare, beginning with birth” Naturopathic Family Practice | Home Birth Midwifery Care Water Birth | Well Woman Care | Lactation Counseling

AT Tree OF LiFe

We have a naturopathic doctor, midwives and a lactation counselor on staff. We are pleased to be able to offer comprehensive healthcare to our community in Maine!

We look forward to welcoming you into our practice!

Tiffany Carter Skillings, CPM, CLC and Josie Skavdahl, ND, CPM

Office Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 9am – 5pm

106 Lafayette St, Suite 3A | Yarmouth, Me 04096 | 207-846-4900 | info@treeoflifecare.com