the forecaster, portland edition, august 18, 2010

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Police Beat ....................10Real Estate ....................34School Notebook ...........17Sports ............................13

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Portland pier owners drop bid to add recreational dock spaceBy Kate Bucklin

PORTLAND — Reacting to a late-in-the-game outcry from fishermen, a group of wharf owners hoping to change the city’s rules for waterfront use are dropping a request for in-creased space for non-commer-cial ship berths.

“We dropped the 50-foot re-quest because it was clouding the overall intent of the zoning requested changes,” Richard Ingalls, a representative of the waterfront property owners, said in an e-mail this week.

The wharf owners contend zoning in the Waterfront Central Zone is too restrictive, particu-larly a prohibition against non-marine uses on the first floor of buildings on piers and regula-tions limiting development of non-marine businesses along Commercial Street.

The property owners contend that allowing more non-marine use on the waterfront will allow them to raise more revenue and pay for often costly maintenance and repairs to piers. The current restrictions have been in place since the late 1980s, and since then the fishing industry in Port-land has dramatically declined.

In July, following more than a dozen meetings on the sub-ject, the Planning Board sent

This ’stache fights cancer

By Betty JespersenPORTLAND — Growing

a mustache to raise aware-ness of cancer is an oddball thing to do, but Dr. Lou Jacobs is hoping the idea is quirky enough to catch on.

The Farmington-born chiropractor and acupunc-turist with a busy practice in Portland sports a neatly waxed, handlebar mustache that he started growing when his mother, Patty, was di-agnosed with inflammatory breast cancer last year.

A runner and locally known volunteer in Farm-ington, she died in May from complications with the aggressive disease. Now his father, Bert, a psychology professor at the University of Maine at Farmington, has contracted leukemia and is scheduled to have a bone marrow transplant later this

JOhN AlPhONSE / FOR ThE FORECASTERDr. Lou Jacobs in his Portland office. He hopes his “My ’Stache Fights Cancer Campaign” will catch on and raise

$5,000 by Jan. 1, 2011, for the Cancer Community Center of South Portland and the Inflammatory Breast Cancer Foundation.

Portland backs off effort to move Parkside police centerBy Randy Billings

PORTLAND — Neighbor-hood opposition has convinced the Police Department to back off a plan to move the Parkside Community Policing Center.

But a battle over future fund-ing for the Grant Street center could be on the horizon.

Bids lower than expected for cruise ship mega-berthBy Randy Billings

PORTLAND — The bids are in and it appears that local tax dollars will not be needed to build the so-called mega-berth for large cruise ships at Ocean Gateway.

Three companies submitted bids for the project, originally estimated to cost as much as $8

million.Paul Pottle, assistant man-

ager of the Maine Department of Transportation’s Multimodal Program, said that all of the bids came in well below that figure.

“The bids were below the estimate for the project and within the budget available,” Pottle said.

In June, voters approved a statewide bond package that included $6.5 million for the mega berth.

Had the bids come in above that amount, City Hall spokes-woman Nicole Clegg said the city would have had to pursue other funding options to cover the costs through its Capital

Improvement Plan or borrowing.Reed & Reed, of Woolwich,

submitted a bid of $4.88 million, edging out Prock Marine Co., of Rockland, which bid $4.93 mil-lion, as the lowest bidder. Cian-bro said it could do the project for $5.47 million.

Scott Bickford, a DOT con-tracts engineer, said it will take

several weeks before the project can be officially awarded to the Woolwich-based company.

Bickford said construction will likely begin this fall and must be finished by July 15, 2011 – just in time for next year’s cruise ship season.

month.“At first, I grew it as a

joke and mom thought it was funny,” Jacobs recalled last week. “She kidded around and

said she would have preferred I had been a clown rather than a chiropractor.”

He had contemplated orga-nizing the mustache-growing

fundraiser when his mother was still alive, but it wasn’t the right time. Now, with his

City Councilor David Mar-shall, who represents the dis-trict, said the Police Department wanted to move out of its cur-rent space at 85 Grant St. to save money. It’s the only station the city rents; the other spaces are donated, he said.

The city pays the People’s

Regional Opportunity Program about $9,600 a year for the space.

Marshall said the West End Community Policing Center recently moved into the Reiche Community Center and space for the Munjoy Hill center is provided by the Munjoy Hill

Neighborhood Association.Parkside Neighborhood Asso-

ciation President Chelsea Miller said residents and landlords vehemently opposed the Police Department’s efforts to move the center.

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Portland firefighters hope to add pet oxygen masks to life-saving toolsBy Kate Bucklin

PORTLAND — In a city that caters to its dog population with special parks, day-care centers, playgroups and bou-tiques, it should be little surprise the city has launched a fundraising effort to purchase oxygen masks for four-legged friends.

Fire Chief Fred LaMontagne, Planet Dog and the Portland Downtown District on Monday announced a $3,000 project to equip each fire truck in the city with a special oxygen mask designed to fit dogs, cats, ferrets and other family pets.

“Pets are becoming more and more part of our lives,” LaMontagne said. “We

Portland City Councilor David Marshall holds his dog Mocha,

while she models a pet oxygen mask. Fire Chief Fred

LaMontagne, right, and dog owner

Becca Casey, with Diesel, look on

Monday, Aug. 16, at Central Fire Station.

Kate BucKlin / the Forecaster

are seeing an increase (of pets) in urban homes.”

The chief said it is not uncommon for firefighters to find distressed animals at fires, and although human oxygen masks are used now, the specially designed pet masks fit better and have a different oxy-gen flow rate.

City Councilor Dave Marshall, whose dog Mocha modeled one of the masks at a press conference, said families whose homes catch fire are often greatly concerned about their pets’ safety. LaMontagne said the first words out of a homeowner’s mouth when firefighters arrive at the scene are often pleas to find their pets.

“Deaths (of pets) become more and more commonplace with more pets in the urban area,” the chief said. There have been four pet deaths this year due to fire.

The masks cost about $40 each, and come in different sizes. Kristen Smith of Planet Dog said the goal is to equip all seven of the city’s fire stations.

Donations can be dropped off at Planet Dog on Marginal Way, now through La-bor Day.

Mocha seemed hesitant to model the mask at first, but LaMontagne pointed out that when an animal is in distress and disoriented at the scene of a fire, they are much more passive.

“If they aren’t, well, we take that as a good sign,” he said.

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City Council sends Charter changes to voters, quashes Peaks Island taxi competitionBy Kate Bucklin

PORTLAND — Voters will be asked in November whether they want the city to have an elected mayor.

The City Council on Monday night put three Charter Commission questions on the ballot.

It also told a teenage provider of taxi service on Peaks Island he has to play by the same rules as the non-profit service underwritten by the city.

One Charter question would change the way the school budget is developed, presented and reviewed, and change the name of the School Committee to the Board of Public Education.

Another question includes several technical changes submitted by the city clerk, corporation counsel and finance director to clear up confusing language in city codes and policies, remove obsolete language and clarify or conform language to current practice or law.

The elected mayor decision, probably the most highly anticipated question, proposes the city hold its first election for mayor in November 2011. The job would have a four-year term limit, and be a full-time position with pay “no less than 1.5 times the median household income in Portland” with a minimum annual salary of just over $67,000.

The mayor would be elected by ranked-choice voting. That means voters will be asked on the ballot to rank can-didates by choice. If a candidate doesn’t take 50 percent of the vote plus one vote, the candidate with the least number of first-place votes will be eliminated and the votes recalculated.

The Charter Commission was elected

in June 2009 to study the existing Charter and recommend changes. The Charter had not been reviewed in 25 years.

The council unanimously approved sending the recommendations of the commission to voters.

Peaks Island taxiThe council on Monday also amended

its taxi ordinance in reaction to a teen-ager who has been offering rides on his golf cart for tips on Peaks Island.

Matt Rand’s summer business is ap-parently taking fares away from the city-subsidized Peaks Island Taxi Service.

Rand, 19, does not have a set rate for rides, but accepts tips. Because he doesn’t charge a fare, he didn’t have to apply for a vehicle-for-hire license.

The Peaks Island Taxi, on the other hand, has a set fare and had to meet the city’s requirements for insurance and an operator’s license. The city’s Peaks Island transportation fund pays the fee.

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Maine’s law to fast-track wind turbine development. Next: Flaws in the wind power bill are like skating on dull blades.By Naomi Schalit

AUGUSTA — Gov. John Baldacci established the Governor’s Task Force on Wind Power Development by executive order on May 8, 2007, with the expecta-tion it would make Maine a leader in the wind power industry.

Baldacci’s timing was perfect:• The day before, a CNN story had re-

ported that the price of gas had “hit a new record high, averaging $3.07 for a gallon of self-serve regular in the United States.”

• Climate change was in the news al-most daily.

• Developers and environmentalists had just fought a battle in western Maine over construction of a huge wind-power project, ending in defeat for the project.

That battle demonstrated a significant failing in state law: Maine’s tangle of

environmental regulations simply didn’t include tools or standards appropriate for considering the placement of 400-foot-plus turbines smack in the middle of some of the state’s wildest lands.

There were different rules at different agencies for different parts of the state, projects took years to review, and the outcome of those reviews was far from predictable.

“Our energy system was broken,” said Pete Didisheim of the Natural Resources Council of Maine. “We felt the permitting process for wind power was also broken, it was unpredictable for all participants.”

Baldacci gave the task force its man-date:

• To make Maine a leader in wind power development.

• To protect Maine’s quality of place and natural resources.

• And to maximize the tangible benefits Maine people receive from wind power development.

In other words, said Rep. Stacey Fitts, a Pittsfield Republican on the task force, their mandate was to “find areas that are appropriate and find ways that it can be done rather than ways to keep it from being done.”

There was never a mandate for the task force to examine the relative merits of wind power development in Maine. In-stead, members started from the assump-tion that wind power should be developed in Maine, and the sooner, the better.

“We felt we were in somewhat of a race with other states and Canadian providers” to build wind energy genera-tion, said Sen. Phil Bartlett, D-Gorham, a task force member and co-chairman of the legislature’s Utilities and Energy Committee.

Questionable presumptionsBaldacci’s executive order establishing

the task force stated that, “Maine energy policy seeks to promote the development and use of renewable energy sources to

help reduce Maine’s dependence on im-ported fossil fuels.”

The dominant fuel used to generate electricity in Maine is an imported fos-sil fuel – natural gas from Canada. And wind power could make a small dent in how much natural gas Maine uses for electricity generation.

But Baldacci’s statement about de-pendence on imported fossil fuels – and many others he made both before and subsequently, including one reference to the “tyranny of foreign oil,” one reference to the need to “free ourselves from for-eign oil” and two references to Maine’s “dependency on oil” in his final State of the State address – implicitly tied wind energy production to the goal of reduc-ing the use of foreign oil, with its volatile prices as well as its documented contribu-tion to climate change.

Yet using wind energy doesn’t lower dependence on imported foreign oil. That’s because the majority of imported oil in Maine is used for heating and transportation.

“Maine uses very little oil to produce electricity,” said Mark Isaacson, a dam owner, a founding member of the indus-try group Independent Energy Producers of Maine and an active player in the restructuring of Maine’s electric utility industry.

John Kerry, the governor’s energy czar and a member of the task force, acknowl-edged that oil is used to fuel vehicles and to warm Maine buildings.

“Today we don’t use electricity to run our cars or heat our homes,” Kerry said in a recent interview.

And switching our dependence from foreign oil to Maine-produced electricity isn’t likely to happen very soon, Bartlett said: “Right now, people can’t switch to electric cars and heating – if they did, we’d be in trouble.”

So was one of the fundamental prem-ises of the task force false, or at least misleading?

Kerry, the governor’s energy czar, de-fended his boss’ premise: “In the future, many people have proposed that we use our electricity to heat our homes and power our cars.”

There were other claims Baldacci made at the time about wind power’s advantag-es that, similarly, have been challenged.

In a critique published by the Maine Center for Economic Policy in late 2008, state Sen. Peter Mills, R-Cornville, ar-gued that after the initial construction spending, the wind energy industry would not provide widespread economic benefit for the state or long-term job creation, as Baldacci asserted when he established the task force.

“Because it takes remarkably little ef-fort to maintain a turbine, there are few permanent jobs created by a wind power project,” Mills wrote. In a subsequent interview, Mills pointed to the relatively few jobs created by the Kibby Mountain wind power development. “There are 11 people in ongoing jobs,” he said, “not 111.”

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Daily grind: A lot goes goes into the price of a cup of coffeeBy Emily Guerin

PORTLAND — For most Americans, the cost of cooling off with an iced coffee has gone up this summer.

Green coffee beans are commanding higher prices, forcing major manufac-turers like J.M Smuckers, which owns national brands such as Folgers and Dunkin’ Donuts, to hike the price of their coffee.

But while consumers buying beans might have noticed the increase, many Portland coffee shops have not adjusted their prices.

“If you really want to follow the mar-ket, you have to change your price every week,” said Isabelle Julien, owner of Mornings in Paris in Portland’s Old Port. “I adjust prices once a year.”

Still, the cost of a cup of coffee is anything but consistent across Portland’s many cafes. On Munjoy Hill, custom-ers at Hilltop Coffee pay $1.46 for a 12-ounce cup. At Starbucks in the Old Port, patrons can expect to shell out $1.61 for the same size, and the Udder Place near Woodford’s Corner charges $1.75.

What accounts for the difference in price? A lot. Between the straws, the cups, the employees, the milk and sugar, the rent and more, there’s a lot more than coffee in the price of a cup of Joe.

Still, the coffee itself is an important factor. Many cafes brew coffee that car-ries a certification: organic, Fair Trade, shade-grown, Cup of Excellence or Spe-cial Prep. According to Jeremy Pelkey,

Emily GuErin / For ThE ForEcasTErAt Bard Coffee on Middle Street in Portland, the selection of brewed-by-the-cup coffees

changes daily.

who owns Bard Coffee, coffee growers must pay for the certification process, but generally receive a higher price for their product.

Each certification works differently, but many have a similar goal: allowing consumers to access a superior product while ensuring a sustainable livelihood for growers and their environment. Many certified coffees sell for between $8 and $15 a pound, but some can run upwards of $20. One coffee estate in particular, La Esmeralda in Panama, has commanded prices of up to $130 per pound.

According to Pelkey, that’s a $30 cup of coffee.

Portland coffee drinkers would be hard pressed to find a coffee shop brewing La Esmeralda, but many cafes do brew certified coffee daily. And while each kind of bulk coffee sells for a different price on the auction block, when decid-ing how much to charge for a cup, cafe owners find an average that makes sense for whatever type of coffee they brew.

Coffee drinkers should also take note of how their coffee is brewed. Several cafes in Portland, including Bard and Coffee By Design, offer two brewing methods: coffee machine or drip-station. According to Tiffany Wolfgram, who works at the Coffee By Design on Wash-ington Avenue, most customers select one of three types of hot coffee that is brewed every three hours and kept warm in an air pot.

But patrons on a more leisurely sched-ule, or who are seeking the freshest cup of coffee, choose the drip-station method, which costs 50 cents more per cup than a machine-brewed. The process takes four or five minutes and requires the server to grind the beans and then pour hot water through the grounds.

Wolfgram estimated that less than 10 percent of customers choose drip-station, but those who do are “fanatical” about their coffee.

In addition to coffee characteristics, accessories such as milk, sugar, and cups affect the price of a cup of coffee. Coffee By Design owner Allen Spear said he has

noticed that customers use a “phenome-nal” amount of milk and cream, products that “cost substantially more than coffee.”

Some coffee shops use biodegradable cups, which cost more than paper or regular plastic cups. Others double-cup or provide sleeves for hot beverages, techniques that can increase the amount of paper goods needed for the same vol-ume of customers. Many cafes provide a variety of pricey sweeteners, such as lo-cal honey and maple syrup and raw sugar.

While Portland is home to a number of independent coffee shops, chains such as Starbucks and Dunkin’ Donuts are also a factor. Each Starbucks store is corporate-owned, meaning prices are determined by the company’s headquarters in Seattle. Starbucks declined to comment on fac-tors that affect the price of its coffee, but an informal survey of Starbucks stores in the region revealed that prices here are some of the lowest.

At $1.61 for a 12-ounce cup, consum-ers of Starbucks in Portland are paying three cents less than their coffee com-rades in Burlington, Vt., and six cents less than in Portsmouth, N.H., but a cent more than in Boston.

Unlike Starbucks, each Dunkin’ Donuts is individually owned and managed. The company provides suggested retail prices for its products, but franchise owners have the final say.

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United Way beats food collection goals

PORTLAND — The United Way’s Pantry Project more than doubled its food collection goals, the non-profit an-nounced on Monday.

The group collected 860 boxes of food since December, surpassing its goal of 400 boxes. The food was collected by placing specially branded boxes and shelves at 22 companies in greater Port-land.

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Voters to decide on Cumberland County Charter in NovemberBy Kate Bucklin

PORTLAND — Cumberland County has finalized its proposed Charter and will send the document to voters for ap-proval Nov. 2.

For approximately the past 250 years, the county has operated without a charter, instead following rules set by the state Legislature. But in November 2008, county voters elected a Charter Commission to create the county’s own operational guidelines.

The proposed Charter will not dramati-cally alter the way county government is run. But there are several changes.

If the Charter is accepted by voters, the traditionally elected position of treasurer would be eliminated. The county-hired

Help Wanted: Caretaker for Cushing IslandBy Kate Bucklin

PORTLAND — A summer community in Casco Bay is looking for a year-round caretaker to watch over island homes.

Cushing Island, off the coast of South Portland and next to Peaks Island, has about 45 homes. The island is a part of Portland, but is privately owned.

Island Association President Fred Spencer said summer residents of the island try to keep a low profile, and many of the homes on the island have been in the same families for generations. The summer colony dates back to the mid to late 1800s, and was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted and John Calvin Stevens.

“They are seasonal homes, much like Little Diamond Island, I believe,” Spen-cer said. Captain Hal Cushing, owner of nearby House Island, provides ferry ser-vices to Cushing in the summer season.

The island residents are looking for a new caretaker to replace Jack Turner, who died earlier this month. He and his wife had taken care of the island for the last five years.

“(Turner) was fabulous,” Spencer said.The caretaker position is a live-in job,

and Spencer said residents encourage couples to apply, to avoid having some-one alone on the island in the event of an emergency.

In exchange for checking in on island

homes in the off season, providing main-tenance, repairing storm damage, pulling in and taking out docks and taking care of the grounds, the caretaker gets to live in a two-story brick home on the island, with utilities included. And yes, the island is equipped with electricity, phones and running water.

Besides having mechanical and trade skills, the caretaker must own a boat.

“It can be a challenging job,” Spencer

said.Since posting the job in local news-

papers, the committee searching for a new caretaker has received “quite a few” resumes, he said, and is about to begin reviewing applicants. Resumes can be sent to [email protected].

Kate Bucklin can be reached at 781-3661 ext. 106 or [email protected]

finance director – who already oversees nearly all the county’s finances – would take over the treasurer’s duty of signing checks.

The register of deeds position, tradi-tionally elected, would become a county-hired position.

Another major change would increase the number of districts in the county from three to five. That would increase the number of county commissioners from three to five.

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Celebration to open Bayside Trail on Thursday

PORTLAND — The city and trail advocates will hold a ribbon-cutting cer-emony Thursday afternoon, Aug. 19, at the new Bayside Trail.

The event begins at 4 p.m. at Elm Street Plaza off Marginal Way. The city, Portland Trails and the Trust for Public Land will officially open the 1.2-mile trail. U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree is ex-pected to attend.

The celebration is open to the public, and will include music and refreshments.

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Courts reject schools’ blanket use of privacy statuteBy Sigmund D. Schutz

It should be clear that just as I represent the news media, which your reporting on child restraints has mentioned, Peter C. Felmly and his firm represent many Maine school districts as well as trade associa-tions that represent school districts.

Substantively, I disagree with Mr. Felmly’s interpre-tation of Maine and federal law. The default rule in Maine is that all public records are open to the public on request, unless within an exception to the public records law. The question is, therefore, whether an exception to the default rule applies to school records on child restraints.

As I read Maine law, there is no exception to the public records law that requires that schools keep such records confidential provided that information identi-fying particular students can be excised, or redacted, from the records. But don’t take my word for it.

Several federal courts have considered the federal statute, FERPA, on which the schools rely in assert-ing confidentiality. In 2008, a federal judge in New York wrote, “(T)here is nothing in FERPA that would prohibit Defendants from releasing education records that had all ‘personally identifiable information’ re-dacted.” In 2002, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals in Ohio wrote, “Nothing in the FERPA would prevent the Universities from releasing properly redacted records.” It stands to reason that a Maine state or federal court, faced with the same issue, would reach the same conclusion.

As for policy considerations, the Legislature has al-ready made a policy judgment that records concerning public business – including that of our public schools, which are funded by millions of dollars in taxpayer money – should be open to the public. How else is the public to know whether schools are following good

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The whole truth about restraints in schoolsBy Frank D. LoMonte

School attorney Peter C. Felmly’s column regarding the secrecy of student records should have been titled “Why people hate lawyers,” because it exemplifies the worst tendency of school attorneys to make assertions that are literally true, but substan-tively misleading.

Mr. Felmly asserts in his column that the federal student privacy law, FERPA, does not require schools to make information available to the news media. That is true, but it is not the whole truth.

No one has ever claimed that FERPA entitles the public to any information about anything. FERPA is a privacy statute that requires schools to keep identifi-able students’ educational records confidential.

But FERPA exists against a backdrop of pro-disclosure state laws, and those laws do, unequivo-cally, entitle The Forecaster to the information about


practices and exercising their responsibilities with due care? How is the public to trust the performance of our schools if all information on schools is protected by blanket confidentiality?

A concern about protecting student identities is legitimate and real. At some point, however, one wonders whether a purported concern about disclosure of the identity of students is being used as an excuse to withhold information that could be disclosed without naming names.

The Forecaster is right to ask tough questions and push for access to public records on what our schools are up to.

Sigmund D. Schutz is an attorney at Preti Flaherty in Portland, where his clients include the Maine Press Association.

schools’ use of student restraints that Mr. Flemly would keep concealed.

Maine’s Legislature has adopted a very broad defini-tion of the records that a government agency – in-cluding a school – must make public on request: any

documents that “contain information relating to the transaction of public or governmental business.” This plainly includes the transaction of business by schools.

It is true, as Mr. Felmly asserts, that FERPA does not require school districts to remove student identi-

ties and produce records documenting teachers’ use of restraints in redacted form. But it is not the whole truth.

Again, no one has said that FERPA requires public disclosure of anything. But the Maine Freedom of Ac-cess Act most assuredly does, and the Maine Supreme Judicial Court said in a 2005 ruling (Blethen Maine Newspapers v. State of Maine) that the proper course

when an agency seeks to withhold documents on the grounds of personal privacy is simply to redact the names and release everything else. That is what school districts should do when asked how many times students have been placed in restraints and by which school employees.

Time and time again, when agencies have cried “FER-PA” in the face of requests for newsworthy information, the courts have applied the law in a common-sense manner and ordered disclosure of everything but student names.

That is how the Montana Supreme Court ruled in a 2007 case (Board of Trustees, Cut Bank Public Schools v. Cut Bank Pioneer Press) in which a newspaper re-quested records of disciplinary action against students who shot their classmates with BB guns. And that is how Florida’s First District Court of Appeals applied FERPA




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School system structural changes lead to new expectationsMy first year as Portland’s superintendent of schools is

done, finis, completed. It’s been an adventure, a challenge and a thrill to be home again in Portland, working on behalf of my 1973 classmates’ grandchildren (ouch) as well as all of the other children attending the Portland Public Schools. We’re striving for equity and excellence of programming and services, and we’re building a truly student-centered organization.

The Portland School Committee set high expectations for me. Committee members wanted accurate and complete information and thoughtful discussions that would result in meaningful change. We worked incredibly long hours together forging a new approach for Portland’s schools.

From laptop computers for our high school students to staffing issues at our middle schools and renovation of our elementary buildings, com-mittee members examined every issue thoroughly and through the lens of equity.

The staff has been recep-tive and responsive to my leadership. They’ve em-braced an absolute focus on the needs of students. All of our discussions, delib-erations and decisions have been based upon respect, inclusiveness and collabora-tion. As one example, the staff at Portland High School wrote a comprehensive fed-eral grant proposal in record time. Sadly, we were not awarded the funding. But the grant proposal laid the foun-dation for an incredible strategic plan for PHS.

Portland’s parents, leaders and community members gave me a warm welcome. Representatives from throughout the city joined me last December to help build a vision for the Portland Public Schools through a process called Future Search. Their work helped shape the development of the district’s 2010-2011 budget, and it continues to influence the School Committee’s priorities.

During the past year, we improved our district’s account-ability on a number of levels. We spent less than the ap-proved budget, creating the first surplus in three years. We set a goal of lowering the dropout rate, and we did so. We sought alternative funding sources, generating more than

$900,000 for the district. We reframed the central office mission to focus on academic support and building sup-port. We added foreign language instruction back into the elementary program in order to make our graduates more competitive when they enter the workforce.

My first year was both productive and exhausting. The hours are long, the days turn into nights while I’m still at work and the work never ends. But I also had a lot of fun visiting the schools and spending time with students, parents and staff. I will share just a few of many examples:

I saw Riverton Elementary School students receive col-lege scholarships for their essays about their future plans. I witnessed East End Community School building the most amazing playground with a dragon sculpture. I attended the recognition ceremony for the Hall Elementary School teacher who was the semi-finalist for Maine Teacher of the Year. I spent time with parents at Peaks Island Elementary School, visited classrooms of English language learners at PHS, toured the exhibits at King Middle School’s Celebra-tion of Learning, attended the Portland Arts and Technol-ogy High School fashion show and participated in all of our district’s spring graduation ceremonies.

During my first year as superintendent, I focused on building structures that support a systemic approach to all that we do. In the year ahead, I will devote myself to creating system-wide expectations and standards to which all are held accountable. As we strive to make Portland’s public schools the best in Maine, I look forward to the excitement of teachers and students arriving for the 2010-2011 school year.

It is great to be back home.James C. Morse Sr. is Portland’s superintendent of

schools. His column runs monthly in The Forecaster and on theforecaster.net. He can be reached at [email protected], and you can follow him @jamesmorsesr on Twitter.

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in a 2009 ruling (National Collegiate Athletic Association v. Associated Press) that required disclosure of correspon-dence between a college athletic program and the NCAA about potential academic dishonesty.

The courts’ view of FERPA strikes a reasonable bal-ance between public accountability and privacy. The ultra-literal, disclose-nothing approach that Mr. Felmly urges does not.

It is also true, as Mr. Felmly asserts, that disobeying FERPA can result in a catastrophic loss of federal education funding. But it is not the whole truth.

The FERPA statute allows the secretary of education to take away a FERPA violator’s federal funding if he concludes that the school refuses to come into voluntary compliance with the law. In the 36-year history of FERPA, the secretary has never made this finding. In other words, simply honoring journalists’ requests for public records will not result in any financial penalty. Mr. Felmly knows (or should know) this very well.

Mr. Felmly concludes his column by suggesting that pro-ponents of transparency go to Congress and seek revisions to FERPA. I invite him and all school attorneys to join us in mutually asking Congress to remove any ambiguity that permits Maine school districts to argue with a straight face for concealment of statistical data documenting the use of student restraints – information as to which there is no legitimate privacy concern, and a compelling public safety interest in disclosure.

Attorney Frank D. LoMonte is executive director of the Student Press Law Center, an Arlington, Va.-based non-profit that advocates for improved public access to school records.



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Maine needs wind farm development

We look forward to reading The Forecaster each week. However, we were dismayed by the article bashing wind power (“Maine wind power bandwagon hits bumps in the road”). The article (first of a series) says that what it calls a bunch of wind-swept pro-wind task force members wrote a report that led to legislation that allows quick approval of wind power projects almost anywhere in the state.

However, Maine Audubon, AMC and some other task force members have consistently opposed wind power projects in Maine such as Reddington and Black Nubble. The article also implies that the legislation opened Maine’s wildest mountain tops to an expedited approval process for wind power development. Quite the contrary – the legis-lation is quite conservative in its approach, and includes a map which shows clearly the many areas that are excluded from the expedited approval process. Hence, it is alarming that according to the article the Land Use Regulatory Com-mission recently said it indicated in a straw vote that it will oppose TransCanada’s application to build another wind farm in an expedited processing area in northwest Maine.

If we are to truly save Maine’s wild places we need to slow global warming. Maine can be a leader in wind farm development. The Maine legislature was unanimous in its support for this legislation. It is the duty of LURC officials to follow this law to the letter and support wind farm development.

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Felmly’s Forum obscuresreal issue

Please allow me to respond to Peter C. Felmly’s Fore-caster Forum regarding unfair treatment of Maine public school officials.

First, we need to start with his failure to disclose to the reader that he is the attorney legally representing the very

same schools that appeared in The Forecaster’s articles. His job and responsibil-ity is to protect the interest and

image of those schools, regardless of any wrongs com-mitted by the school staff. As such, he has a conflict of interest and his opinion is nothing more then propaganda in an attempt to cover up and protect his clients’ treatment of students.

The Forecaster editor has asked a very fair question: “What Are Maine Schools Hiding?”; how is this unfairly treating school officials? His Forum suggests that The Fore-caster has somehow inappropriately asked for individual student records. This is not true and at best, very mislead-ing. The Forecaster has only asked to see records of holds and restraints conducted by school employees on students.

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Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., got in hot water last week for saying, “I don’t know how anyone of Hispanic heritage could be a Re-publican, OK?”

Obviously, such a politically incorrect statement incorrectly suggests that all people of Hispanic heritage think alike. But I know exactly what Reid meant.

These days, given the extremism that has infested the Republican Party, I don’t know how anyone who is not a white male making more than $250,000 a year could be a Republican. If you are a member of any minority – ethnic, religious, sexual orientation – the newly virulent GOP not only doesn’t have anything to offer you, it just plain doesn’t want you.

Here in Maine, where we still have mainstream Main Street Republicans and socially progres-sive Republicans such as Sens. Snowe and Collins, we’re some-what insulated from this GOP extremism. But if Republican gubernatorial candidate Paul LePage wants to get the Tea Party monkey off his back, all he has to do is repudiate the Republican state platform, a viper’s nest of the nastiness that’s going on elsewhere in the country.

And even LePage has played the ethnicity card, suggesting that when people question his support for creationism they are attacking him for being a Franco-American Catholic, as though all Franco-American Catholics are creationists.

Back in 2000, when George W. Bush cam-paigned as a “compassionate conservative,” I had no idea what he meant. The two words seemed contradictions in terms to me. But a decade on, Bush’s party would do well to consider being a little more compassionate.

It seems as though every day in this August political silly season, a GOP leader somewhere

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Bring back compassionate conservatismespouses some perfectly unkind, unconstitutional and un-American policy. Where President Bush advocated immigration reforms that provided a path to citizenship, for instance, no Republican candidate today seems interested in any form of immigration reform that doesn’t involve jail time or deportation.

While Tea Party conservatives angrily wave the Constitution, they are busy attacking the Four-teenth Amendment for providing birth-right citi-zenship and equal protection to gays and lesbians. And while they thump their Bibles, they want to deny Muslims the religious freedom to worship in mosques. Here in Maine, we see through this hysterical hypocrisy. At least when a mosque in Portland recently ran into a little official opposi-tion, it was just a matter of parking ordinances.

The xenophobic vision of America currently coming from the national Republican leadership is not a vision any true American could support. It is a vision that sees all people of Hispanic heritage as illegal aliens, all Muslims as terrorists and all foreigners as enemies. Anyone who needs public assistance is a welfare cheat. Climate change is a liberal conspiracy. All taxation is robbery. All government is tyranny. And any attempt to find political solutions to social problems is socialism.

Harry Reid’s GOP opponent, Sharron Angle, when she isn’t busy ducking the media and trying to get her foot out of her mouth, is out campaign-ing to eliminate Social Security, the Environmen-tal Protection Agency and all forms of entitlement. And, incredibly, she is sometimes cheered on by the very people who will suffer if she wins – folks on Social Security and people who collect pensions as retired teachers, military personnel, defense contractors or law enforcement officers.

To tell you the honest truth, I sometimes wonder how anyone could be a Republican these days. George W. Bush, for all his failings, is starting to look pretty darn good compared to the 2010 crop of misanthropes leading the GOP.

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An independent, strong and determined

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She loved family gatherings in Pownal and visiting the old neighborhoods on Munjoy Hill.

Surviving are her three daughters, Don-namarie Libby and her husband Billy Jr., of Buxton, Debra Adams of Standish and Michelle (Paquette) Orne of Portland;

her sister, Donna Kane McCusker; her niece, Christina Swasey; three grand-children; three step-grandchildren; and extended family, the Libbys of Buxton, the Melchers of Pownal and the LaPierres of Limerick.

The family offers a heartfelt thank you to those who loved and cared for her at the Barron Center; to Northeast Ambu-lance Service for making her final request a dream come true; to SolAmor Hospice, a special group of women who made her life easier; and to Allison and Wilbur.

At her request, there will be no formal funeral service.

Memorial donations for the placement of a memorial bench on the Eastern Prom may be mailed to Judith Ann Ryder Bench Memorial Fund, c/o Independent Death Care of Maine, 660 Brighton Ave., Portland, ME, 04102.

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Ready for some football? New England Patriots areBy Ken Levinsky

“So much for my happy end-ing” goes the song written by pop star Avril Lavigne. The same thing goes for the New England Patriots of recent vintage.

Since winning Super Bowl XXXIV in February, 2005, their seasons have ended as follows:

2005 (10-6) Lost to Denver, 27-13, in AFC Divisional playoffs.

2006 (12-4) Lost to Indianapolis in AFC Final, 38-34, after leading most of the way.

2007 (16-0) Lost to New York Giants, 17-14, in the Super Bowl after going undefeated to that point.

2008 (11-5) Reigning Most Valuable Player quarterback Tom Brady injured in the first game of the regular season. Did not make playoffs.

2009 (10-6) Lost to Baltimore in AFC Wild Card Round at home, 33-14, after falling behind 24-0 in the first quarter.

Waynflete coach leads lax team to World Games titleBy Michael Hoffer

The Waynflete girls’ lacrosse program has had plenty to crow about in recent years.

Now, it’s a member of the boys’ program’s turn.

Boys’ varsity coach Bob John-son and his teammates recently took part in the World Games in Manchester, England and won the championship in the Super Grand Masters (55-and-older) division.

Johnson has been a member of the “Cloud Splitter” team for 12 years. The name comes from the Iroquois phrase for Mt. Marcy, the tallest peak in the Adiron-dack mountains.

Players hail from northern New England and the Albany, N.Y., area, and have enjoyed great success in recent years, winning numerous tournaments, including a big tournament held in Lake Placid, N.Y., each Au-gust, where Cloud Splitter won five straight summers in the Super Grand Masters division.

This year, Johnson decided to do something different.

“I organized the group to go to Manchester for the World Games this past July,” John-son said. “The World Games have the regular national teams

ContrIbuted PhotoJohnson, bottom row, third from left, and his teammates, after winning the title.

ContrIbuted PhotoWaynflete School boys’ lacrosse coach scores a goal during the World Games,

helping his team to the championship.

The previous five years had better endings:

2000 (5-11) Coach Bill Belichick’s first year.

2001 (11-5) Won Super Bowl, 20-17, over St. Louis.

2002 (9-7) Did not make playoffs.

2003 (14-2) Won Super Bowl, 32-29, over Carolina.

2004 (14-2) Won Super Bowl, 24-21, over Philadelphia.

The Patriots, who are hoping to win the AFC East for the sev-enth time in eight years, opened their exhibition season Thursday with a solid 27-24 victory over the defending champion New Orleans Saints.

Here is how the team stacks up at this point.

OffenseOverview (with Levinsky let-

ter grades)Only three players, all on

the offensive side of the ball,

competing and then an associ-ated festival for players in many age brackets. You put together a team and pay the entry fee and you’re in. We entered the Super Grandmasters division. There were a total of five teams (four US and England fielded a team).”

Cloud Splitter went undefeat-ed in pool play and became the top seed as a result, setting up a championship game showdown against No. 2 England.

It proved to be a classic.England jumped out to an

early lead and led by as many as four goals into the final period, but Cloud Splitter gradually

whittled away, finally tying the game with about two minutes left. It was on to “sudden vic-tory” overtime, then a second before Cloud Splitter finally scored to win the title.

“I knew this was a great team, which is why I started two years ago to organize the group to compete at the highest level,” Johnson said. “I’m honored to play with such a terrific group of people.”

Johnson, who will return for his 23rd season coaching the Flyers next spring, and his teammates will look to repeat as World Games champs in 2014.Sports editor Michael hoffer can be reached

at [email protected]

Ken LevInSKy / For the ForeCaSterNew England Patriots linebacker Tully Banta-Cain speaks to the media during the preseason.


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Brady, Kevin Faulk and Matt Light, re-main from all three championship teams (in fact, only 17 players remain from the team that lost the 2008 Super Bowl.) Last year, the Patriots’ offense was third in both total yards and passing yards, sixth in points and a middle of the pack 12th in rushing yards.

Quarterback (A)Brady has had a full season to regain

his form and says his knee feels “great.” In 2009, he completed 65.7 percent of his passes, throwing for 28 touchdowns and 13 interceptions. His 4,348 pass-ing yards (fifth in the NFL) was close

behind leaders Matt Schaub of Houston (4,770) and Peyton Manning of confer-ence champion Indianapolis (4,500) and second best in team history to the 4,807 yards he threw in 2007.

Brady, who turned 33 on August 3, played the first two series in the exhibi-tion opener and was 5-of-8 for 67 yards.

His backup, second-year player Brian Hoyer, also was sharp against the Saints.

Wide receivers (A)Wes Welker is beginning his seventh

year as a pro and his fourth with the Patriots. He had knee surgery in Febru-ary, having injured it early in the regular season finale, after making his NFL-leading 123rd catch of the season.(he was second in the league with 111 receptions in 2008). Welker’s recovery has been

remarkable. Although Belichick held him out from the New Orleans game, he is expected to play in the regular season opener on Sept. 12 at home against the Cincinnati Bengals.

Welker led all NFL receivers last year with 71 catches resulting in first downs. He has caught at least 100 passes in each of the last three seasons, something only four other players have ever done. In addition to receiving duties, he was the team’s primary punt returner last season, with 27 returns and 16 fair catches.

Last year, Randy Moss had an average reception of 15.2 yards and 13 touch-down catches to lead the league. His 83 catches were 12th-best. Moss, entering his fourth year with the Patriots, has had nine seasons with 10 or more touchdown receptions, tied with Jerry Rice for the NFL record.

Julian Edelman did a bit of everything last year during his rookie season. The converted quarterback tied for third on the team with 37 pass receptions,

shared kickoff return duty with Laurence Maroney and Matt Slater, returned six punts and even ran the ball twice from scrimmage. Edelman is looking forward to even bigger things in 2010. Last off-season, he had to spend his time working on skills that would help him show well at the draft combine. This offseason, he focused on work relating directly to his position. So far, so good. He has looked sharp in training camp and in the pre-season game, Edelman returned a punt for 40 yards and caught all six of the passes thrown to him, including one for a touchdown.

Tight end Ben Watson, whose pro-duction never quite matched his talent, is now in Cleveland. Chris Baker was released. Rookies Aaron Hernandez, Rob Gronlowski and 10-year pro Alge Crumpler, a good blocker who played for Tennessee last year, are competing for the starting spot. Hernandez, a fourth

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Veteran free agent Torry Holt had hoped to be a factor, but he was placed on injured reserve and will miss the season.

Running backs (B-)Laurence Maroney, entering his fifth

NFL season, led the team with 757 rush-ing yards on 194 carries. Last year was his first season without missing any games because of injuries. Veterans Sammy Morris, Fred Taylor and Kevin Faulk were bunched together with 73, 63 and 62 car-ries a piece. The team gained 1,921 yards (4.1 per carry) in 2009. Their opponents’ total was 1,768 (4.4 per carry). By com-parison, the New York Jets led the league last year with 2,756 yards. Faulk, the most efficient runner at 5.4 yards a carry, also was tied for third on the team with Edel-man (behind Welker and Moss) with 37 pass receptions.

The Line (C+)All-Pro guard Logan Mankins is hold-

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The starting tackles are Matt Light and Nick Kaczur, but Kaczur is out with a back injury for an undetermined period.

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Second-year man Sebastian Vollmer, the tallest Patriot at 6-foot-8-inches, got the start against the Saints.

The center is Dan Koppen.Kickers (B+)

Field goal kicker Stephen Gostkowski was perfect last year from 29-yards in, missed only one of 13 kicks between 30 and 39 yards and hit half of his eight kicks over 40 yards, the longest from 53 yards. The fifth-year Patriot had a career best 21 touchbacks and a 67.8 yard average on kickoffs.

Punter Chris Hanson (39.7 yard per kick, lowest in the NFL) has been replaced with rookie Zoltan Mesko, a 6”5” rookie from Michigan. Mesko, a fifth-round pick, was the first punter selected in this year’s draft

Defense While the starting offense has many

veterans, the defense has a more youthful look. Before last season, linebacker Tedy Bruschi and safety Rodney Harrison re-tired, and linebacker Mike Vrabel and de-fensive end Richard Seymour were traded. Following those changes, the Patriots’ defense was fifth in points allowed, 11th in total yards allowed, 12th in passing yards allowed and 13th in rushing yards allowed.

The Line (B-)Ty Warren ,who played on the last two

Patriots’ championship teams, will miss the entire season with a hip injury and Jarvis Green, who took Seymour’s starting slot, left for the Denver Broncos as a free agent. The only returning starter is Pro Bowl nose tackle Vince Wilfork, back for

this seventh year. The Patriots will look to free agent veterans Damione Lewis and Gerard Warren, and Mike Wright to fill the void.

Linebackers (B)Jerod Mayo led the team in tackles last

year. The first-round selection was defen-sive rookie of the year in 2008.

Gary Guyton, 24, started all 16 games last season

Tully Banta-Cain had a breakout season in 2009. He led the team with 10 sacks, a number achieved by only six other play-ers in Patriots history. Banta-Cain, who was originally selected by New England in the seventh round in the 2003 draft, returned to the team last year, after be-ing released by the 49ers. He is a media favorite thanks to his work ethic, humility and articulation.

Derrick Burgess, who was mulling retirement, finally made it to camp last Friday. He had 5 sacks last season, his first with the Patriots, after being traded by Oakland. Burgess had 38 sacks in four seasons with the Raiders.

Secondary (B-)Safety Brandon Meriweather, a first-

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Cornerback Devin McCourty, this year’s first-round draft pick, is vying for a starting spot with Darius Butler, a second-round pick in 2009. McCourty had kickoff returns of 52- and 50-yards in the New Orleans exhibition.

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McGowan played four years with the Chicago Bears, starting in 13 of the 25 contests he played in. In 2005, he was the only undrafted Bears rookie to make the active roster, and started the final three games of the season. In 2007, he started nine games and had two interceptions. In 2008, McGowan’s play was limited due to a season ending ankle injury in September.

In his first year with the Patriots, Mc-Gowan played in every game and had career highs in starts (11), tackles (59), assists (20) and forced fumbles (three). In the November 8 win over Miami, he had eight tackles, three assists and a forced fumble.

NFL teams may carry 80 players in training camp until August 31 when the squad must be cut to 75 players.

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Lucid Stage will be run by artistic directors Adam Gutgsell and Liz Mc-Mahon. Gutgsell is an active member of the Portland theater community, and Liz McMahon was formerly the theater manager at The St. Lawrence Arts Center in Portland. The theater-in-residence at Lucid Stage will be Mad Horse Theater Company.

The debut show on Sept. 26 is “Secret Lives of Comedians,” a comedy show produced by Brian Brinegar and Cloud

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South Portland company earns Emmy award

SOUTH PORTLAND — Bohler Pro-ductions, Inc., a South Portland-based television production company, received their first New England Emmy award for outstanding magazine show for “The Best Maine Escapes” television program.

This is the company’s ninth Emmy nomination and first Emmy win since they launched five years ago. “The Best Maine Escapes” is the company’s 17th television program, which aired in 2009 on New England Cable News and the Travel Channel.

The production team is led by owner, host, writer, and executive producer, Christine Bohler, and joined by David Huot, Matthew Gilbert, Scott Sutherland and Steve Frigard.

In addition to “The Best Maine Es-capes,” Bohler Productions, Inc. has also produced “The Best of Portland,” “Shape Up”, “Maine’s Best Weddings,” “The Best of Maine Winter,” “The Best New Rides,” “Maine Home + Design,” and “The Best of Naples, Fla.,” which ran on various television stations throughout New England and Florida.

For more information about Bohler Productions, Inc., please visit bohlerpro-ductions.com.

Brunswick educator honored at Blaine House

AUGUSTA — Paul Austin Jr. was one of six educators recognized at a recent reception held at The Blaine House for making significant contributions to meet-ing the needs of at-risk children and youth.

Austin, director of special education in Brunswick, received the 2010 Commis-sioner’s Recognition Award for his work with at-risk students in Brunswick over the past four years.

Notably, Austin was honored for his role in the creation of the Alternative Education Committee and for starting the Alternative Education Program at Brunswick Junior High School.

Other awardees include Kristen Grant, assistant principal, Windham Primary School; Cynthia Lane, substance abuse counselor, Bonny Eagle High School; Beverly Poissonnier, educational techni-cian, Lawrence High School; Korah Soll, director of Zenith Alternative Education Program, Camden; Maureen Trial, lead teacher, Center for Alternative Learning at Nobleboro Central School.

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Opportunity Farm for Boys & Girls, a non-profit in New Gloucester that provides family-style homes for at-risk children, presented the Phil and Catha-rine Guiles Achievement Award to eight volunteers who have made a significant contribution to the social service organi-zation. The 2010 honorees include Jim Giffune of New Gloucester, Mike Healy of Freeport, Lincoln Ladd of Wayne, John and Denny Palmer, Tim and

Howsie Stewart of Yarmouth and John Staples of Topsham.

Sue E. King, president of Altrusa In-ternational Inc. of Portland, District One, presented the sixth annual community volunteer of the year award to Denis and Connie Netto for their volunteer work with Portland Adult Education as one-on-one tutors, classroom aides, and for helping PAE further its mission to inspire lifelong learning in a culturally diverse environment.

The Visiting Nurse Associations of America honored Dr. Susan Sepples of Cumberland, chairwoman of the VNAA professional advisory committee and a longtime member of the board of trust-ees, as the agency board member volun-teer of the year.

The City of Portland’s Public Ser-vices Department received the 2009 Ex-cellence Award for a large city from the Maine Chapter of the American Public Works Association for the construction of the new William A. Goodwin Playspace at Deering Oaks Park.

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Exploring the Bowdoin College Coastal Studies Center trailsIf you are looking for a bit of an Aca-

dia National Park, Monhegan Island, and Norwegian fjords experience all rolled into one, consider a visit to the spectacular trail system at the Bowdoin College Coastal Studies Center on the northwest-ern tip of Orr’s Island.

This off the beaten path parcel of land gets little publicity and little visitation. The 118 acres of peaceful meadows, secluded evergreen for-ests, and steep ridge lines and cliffs were a gift to the college from William and Irma Thal-heimer, with the desire to create a world-class coastal studies program.

Seven distinct trails offer a variety of experiences and comprise a total of

nearly four miles of walking if you hike them all. We spent three hours recently walking the perim-eter trails of the nar-row peninsula, bor-dered to the west by the sparkling waters of Harpswell Sound, and to the east by the sheltered waters of Long Cove.

To get to the prop-erty follow Route 2 4 s o u t h f r o m Brunswick. As you approach the short

bridge leading onto Orr’s Island slow down. Gaze out to the left down the nar-

row slot of Gun Point Cove. Cliffs strung with tiers of seaweed topped by pointed firs lead out to open sea. This has to be one of the most beautiful coastal scenes in Mid-Coast Maine.

From the bridge drive 1.7 miles south to the Bayview Road and turn right. The road is a few hundred yards past the Orr’s Island Store. Follow the Bayview Road for a mile, staying right at a fork. Pave-ment turns to gravel at the entrance into the Coastal Studies Center.

Drive in another quarter mile. You will see an information kiosk on the right where you can park and pick up a trail map. Rules are posted. Dogs must be kept on a leash at all times. The college also asks that no flowers, plants or trees be picked or in any way disturbed.

We started down the trail toward Dip-per Cove and the music started; the deep

throb of lobster boat engines mixing with the soothing song of the wind in the bal-sam fir and red spruce; the calls of crows, gulls and terns competing for attention. The trail quickly led us to the edge of Harpswell Sound and then followed the shoreline northward.

There is a steep, 15-foot drop down to the water with no access point until you reach a short path on the left leading out to a series of sharp fin-like ledges. This is a great spot to nestle in and scan Harpswell Sound with your binoculars. To the south stands the large water tower in West Harpswell adjacent to the former Brunswick Naval Air Station fuel depot. Eider families with young in tow were scattered about the broad expanse of water. On the far shore wharves were piled high with yellow wire lobster traps. Barely submerged white sand shoals shimmered brilliantly in the sun contrasting with the deeper blue water around them.

From this small cove the path heads steeply uphill to the Thalheimer farm-house and acres of peaceful meadows. From here we followed the Pine Needle Path up to open ledges bordering Brewer Cove. The cry of osprey echoed above the canopy of trees. This is the perfect spot to take a break and go for a swim. The water was cool and refreshing, and we plunged in over and over. To the north we could see the Mountain Road bridge spanning Ewing Narrows. A small oasis of green on the ledges offered a bouquet of August flowers: daisy fleabane, St John’s wort, and goldenrod.

The highlight of our visit was the walk around Brewer Cove to the northern tip of the property. It was absolutely spec-tacular. The trail on the eastern side of the cove is a thin level platform carved out of a very steep slope leading straight down to the deep dark emerald waters of the cove. Red pine and hemlock dotted the hillside. We felt like mountain goats as we focused on the path ahead.

Through the trees we could see across to where we had been swimming a half hour earlier. The path eventually leads out to more open ledges perfect for another swim. As we floated on our backs soaking in the mid-morning sun we watched lobster boats ply the waters west of the Orr’s Island bridge. Two yel-lowlegs flitted about the nearby ledges.

This was a hard spot to leave. We fol-lowed the Long Cove Loop trail south back out to the meadows and our vehicle. The trail follows along the cove at water level offering nice views up and down the 1.5- mile stretch of Long Cove. You will hear some traffic on this portion of your walk over on Route 24.

Three hours had gone by too quickly. Guess where we were the following Monday with out of state friends visiting for the day – yes, right back out at the Bowdoin College Coastal Studies Center to give them a feel for the real Maine.

Michael Perry is the former director of the L.L. Bean Outdoor Discovery Schools and founder of Dreams Unlimited, specializing in inspiring outdoor slide programs for civic groups, businesses and schools. Contact him at [email protected].

Arts CalendarAll ongoing calendar listings can now be found online at theforecaster.net.Send your calendar listing by e-mail to [email protected], by fax to 781-2060 or by mail to 5 Fundy Road, Falmouth, ME 04105.

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“Anecdotes and lessons from a man who has lived a very full life. This is a wonderful book to sit and converse with.”

— Letty Berkovich, The Book Review, FalmouthA Maine author recalls his days as a combat soldier in Europe during WW II, along with his essays on distance running, fly-fishing, backpacking, and x-c skiing up Cadillac Mountain, to name a few included in this lively book.

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Greater PortlandAuditions, Calls for ArtAcorn Productions is accepting submissions for annual Phyzgig festival, seeking variety entertain-ers in any family-oriented genre for vaudeville festival in Portland from Christmas to New Year’s, Sept. 15 deadline, applications at acorn-pro-ductions.org/pages/Phyzgig.html.

Saturday 8/21Auditions for Portland Youth Dance, for jazz, contemporary, hip hop dancers ages 9-18, 1 p.m. beginner level dancers; 2:30 p.m. intermediate/ advanced dancers, Casco Bay Movers Dance Studio, Forest Ave., Portland, portlandy-outhdance.com, Victoria Perreault, 712-4308.

Tuesday 8/31Musica de Filia Fall Season Audi-tions, for girl choirs grades 2 -12, and Women’s Choir, 6 p.m. Aug. 31 and Sept. 7, Musica de Filia Studio, 550 Forest Ave., Portland, musicadefilia.com, to schedule an audition call Cyndy, 807-2158.

ComedyWednesday 8/25Calvin Ball, presented by The Es-capists, improv and comedy games, 7:30 p.m., $5, North Star Cafe, 225 Congress St., Portland, theescap-ists.net, 615-4021.

Films Friday 8/27“Fed Up,” documentary on Genetic

Engineering, Industrial Agriculture and Sustainable Alternatives, 6:30 p.m. reception, 7 p.m. film, free, Zero Station, 222 Anderson St., Portland, FourthFridayFOODFILMS.com.

GalleriesFriday 8/20“The Ambiguities: Selected Works,” by Thorpe Feidt, Aug. 20-Oct. 29, Area Gallery, USM Woodbury Campus Center, Port-land, 780-5008, usm.maine.edu/gallery.

New Work by Mark Hagen and Mark Haltof, through Aug. 29, Ram Island Farm, Cape Elizabeth, Mark Haltof, 838-1393.

Third Friday Art Walk in Freeport, sponsored by Freeport Merchants Association, partici-pating galleries at freeportusa.com or 865-1212.

Saturday 8/21Artist Meet & Greet, with Jessica Gandolf, 11 a.m., free, Aucocisco Galleries, 89 Exchange St., Port-land, 775-2222.

Tuesday 8/24“Flowers” by Merryl Hodgson, 6:30-8 p.m. artist reception, open to the public, Aug. 16-Sept. 30 ex-hibit, Falmouth Memorial Library, 5 Lunt Road, Falmouth, 781-2351.

Wednesday 8/25“Friendship in Hard Times,” sculptural installations by Asherah Cinnamon, artist talk 5-6:30 p.m., installation through September, University of New England, Port-land Campus Gallery, 716 Stevens Ave., Portland, 797-7261, asherah-cinnamon.com.

MuseumsFriday 8/27Tate House Garden Tea, 2–4 p.m., free, space limited, reservations at 774-6177, Tate House Museum, 1270 Westbrook St., tatehouse.org.

Saturday 8/28Kwenu Festival, hosted by The Museum of African Culture, 12-4 p.m., Brown Street, Portland, mu-seumafricanculture.org.

MusicWednesday 8/18DysFunktional Mayhem, 8 p.m., free, all ages, The Space Gallery, 538 Congress St., Portland, sponsored by the Midcoast School of Music.

Thursday 8/1917th Summer Season Portland Chamber Music Festival, ”Mozart, Dohnanyi and a PCMF Premiere,” 8 p.m. $25, free for ages 21 and under, USM Portland Campus, 88 Bedford St., Portland, 320-0257, pcmf.org.

Friday 8/20“Depression Era Swing Party,” with music by Erin Harpe & the Delta Swingers, 8-10 p.m., free, all ages, North Star Music Cafe, 225 Congress St., Portland.

Kristi Rose and Fats Kaplin, 9 p.m., $15 advance/ $20 door, VENUE Music Bar and Bistro, 865 Forest Ave., Portland, tickets at venuemusicbar.com.

Paddy Keenan and Pat Kilbride, Irish music, 8 p.m., $15, One Longfellow Square, 181 State St., Portland, 761-1757.

Saturday 8/2117th Summer Season Portland Chamber Music Festival, “Mozart, Loeffler and Prokofiev,” 8 p.m., $25, free for ages 21 and under, USM Portland Campus, 88 Bedford St., Portland, 320-0257, pcmf.org.

Ingrid Michaelson, 7:30 p.m., free, bring own seat, L.L. Bean Discovery Park, L.L. Bean campus, 95 Main St., Freeport.

Scott Girouard, Summer Singer/Songwriter Concert Series, 6:30 p.m., free, The Big Easy, 55 Market

St., Portland, 775-2266.

Trouble in River City, 9 p.m., Slainte Wine Bar and Lounge, 24 Preble St., Portland, 828-0900.

Sunday 8/22John Lee Hooker Jr., with The Delta Generators, 9 p.m., $20, VENUE Music Bar and Grille, 865 Forest Ave., Portland, brownpap-ertickets.com.

Thursday 8/26Aztec Two-Step, acoustic, 8 p.m., $25, general seatings, The Land-ing at Pine Point, Scarborough, thelandingatpinepoint.com.

“I’m Too Broke To Be This Drunk,” live Old School Country and Two-Step, hosted Matt Robbins and Tim Emery, 8 p.m., $5, Empire Dine and Dance, 575 Congress St., Portland, 879-8988, portlandempire.com.

Friday 8/27Jay Ungar and Molly Mason Family Band, acoustic, 8 p.m., $20 advance/ $25 door, One Longfellow Square, 181 State St., Portland, 761-1757, onelongfellowsquare.com.

Saturday 8/28David Maxwell, blues/jazz, 8 p.m., $15 advance/ $18 door, One Longfellow Square, 181 State St., Portland, 761-1757, onelongfel-lowsquare.com.

Theater & DanceThursday 8/19My First Time, a “mature audi-ences only” comedy, through Aug. 29, tickets $22/$20, Thursday-Saturday 8 p.m., Sunday 7 p.m., Old Port Playhouse, 19 Temple St., Portland, oldportplayhouse.com.

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Patrons are encouraged to dress up in 1930s costume. The cafe is located at 225 Congress St. in Portland.

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Friday 8/20My First Time, a “mature audi-ences only” comedy, through Aug. 29, tickets $22/$20, Thursday-Saturday 8 p.m., Sunday 7 p.m., Old Port Playhouse, 19 Temple St., Portland, oldportplayhouse.com.

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Sunday 8/22My First Time, a “mature audi-ences only” comedy, through Aug. 29, tickets $22/$20, Thursday-Saturday 8 p.m., Sunday 7 p.m., Old Port Playhouse, 19 Temple St., Portland, oldportplayhouse.com.

Saturday 8/28“Modjeska’s Voice,” with Helena Modjeska, 6:30 p.m. doors open, 7:30 p.m. show, tickets, $8 one/ $15 two, Reiche Community Center, 166 Brackett St., Portland, present-ed by the Polish Heritage Center

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Mid CoastAuditions, Calls for ArtThursday 8/26Oratorio Chorale Auditions, 6-9 p.m., openings in all voice parts, prepared piece not required for audition, Midcoast Presbyterian Church, Topsham, John Todd, 389-9175 or Fred Cichocki, 443-1332, oratoriochorale.org.

FilmsTuesday 8/24”Somers Town,” comedy, United Kingdom, 6 p.m., Tuesday Free Mov-ies through Aug. 31, Patten Free Library, 33 Summer St., Bath, 443-5141.

“Vanishing of Bees,” 6:30 p.m. documentary film, followed by dis-cussion led by Christy Hemenway, local beekeeper, $7 advance/$8 door, Frontier Cafe, 14 Maine St., Mill 3, Fort Andross, Brunswick, explore-frontier.com, 725-5222, hosted by Gold Star Honeybees.

GalleriesMerrymeeting Art Association art exhibit and sale, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. through Aug. 31 at The Harpswell Heritage Land Trust, 153 Harpswell Neck Road, Harpswell.

Friday 8/20Third Friday Art Walk and Drive in Bath, 5-8 p.m., sponsored by Five Rivers Arts Alliance, for par-ticipating galleries, 798-6964, fiveriversartsalliance.org.

”Glorious Gardens” 5-8 p.m. re-ception, exhibit through August, Markings Gallery, 50 Front St., Bath, 443-1499.

Saturday 8/21Brunswick Outdoor Arts Festi-

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MusicTuesday 8/17First Parish Church Summer Or-gan Series, Ray Cornils, organist, 12:10 p.m., free/$5 suggested, First Parish Church, UCC, 9 Cleaveland St., Brunswick, 729-7331.

Saturday 8/21Dorie Barnes Debut Concert, Jazz/Blues, 7 p.m., $10 adult/ $7 student or senior, Merriconeag Grange Hall, 529 Harpswell Neck Road, Harpswell, 798-9201.

Lissa Schneckenburger, fiddle and vocals, and Bethany Waickman, guitar, 7:30 p.m., $10 advance/ $12 door, Frontier Cafe, 14 Maine St., Mill 3, Fort Andross, Brunswick, explorefrontier.com, 725-5222.

Theater & Dance”Spamalot,” presented by Maine State Music Theatre, daily shows through Aug. 28, times vary, 725-8760, ext. 18, 725-1199, msmt.org, MSMT, 22 Elm St., Brunswick.

Thursday 8/19“Thoroughly Modern Millie, Jr.,”

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Wednesday 8/25”Alice in Wonderland,” presented by Maine State Music Theatre, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., 725-8760, ext. 18, 725-1199, msmt.org, MSMT, 22 Elm St., Brunswick.

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Fun-filled knights in Brunswick: ‘Spamalot’By Scott Andrews

Brunswick is an epicenter of knight life this week as “Spamalot” takes the boards as the final offering of Maine State Mu-sic Theatre’s 2010 season. This Tony Award-winning show is an incredibly funny spoof of the legends associated with King Arthur.

MSMT Artistic Director Charles Ab-bott plays one of the key roles. Abbott retires from the company after this run, and an appreciation of his long-running role at MSMT is in order.

‘Spamalot’Between 2005 and 2009 one of the hot-

test tickets on Broadway was “Spamalot,” a wildly funny and very tuneful musical comedy based on the film, “Monty Py-thon and the Holy Grail.” When “Spa-malot” closed on Broadway, the regional performing rights were eagerly sought by professional theater companies around the U.S.

As one of only five successful bidders, Maine State Music Theatre opened the Maine premiere of “Spamalot” last week-end to a sold-out house. It’s a sensation-ally good show and I expect it will sell out for the remainder of its run.

With a libretto by Eric Idle and music by John Du Prez and Idle, “Spamalot” was nominated for 14 Tony Awards, winning three, including “Best Musical.”

It’s solidly based on the legends of King Arthur, the Knights of the Round Table and the search for the Holy Grail, but Idle’s send-up of the oft-told story and his uncanny ability to find hilariously comic twists in familiar characters is an amazing piece of writing.

The arc of the story follows King Ar-thur (Nat Chandler) from the early years of his reign to his successful recovery of the Grail. The story is introduced by a Historian (Chuck Ragsdale). Accompa-nying Arthur’s quest are Patsy (Charles Abbott), his long-suffering sidekick, and three very errant knights: cowardly Sir Robin (Jeremy Webb), Sir Lancelot (Adam Pelty) and Sir Galahad (Curt Dale Clarke); the latter pair are delightfully full of themselves and full of laughs for the audience.

Lady of the Lake (Daniella Dalli) is the leading female in the cast. This lovely woman’s several incarnations include a wonderful send-up of Cher. Follow-ing Monty Python practice, several of these actors also get to demonstrate their talents in secondary and tertiary roles, such as Prince Herbert, French Taunter, Knight of Ni, Black Knight and Tim the Enchanter.

Several of the songs are very melodi-ous, including “The Song That Goes Like This,” a send-up of Andrew Lloyd Web-ber’s style of composition. “Always Look on the Bright Side of Life” is perhaps the best-known song, delivered impeccably by Abbott.

This is a vast, sprawling show, and stage director Marc Robbins deftly keeps the cast on track, ably supported by mu-sic director Ed Reichert.

Maine State Music Theatre presents “Spamalot” at Pickard Theater on the Bowdoin College campus in Brunswick at various times and dates through Aug. 28. Call 725-8769 or visit www.msmt.org.

”Spamalot,” a spoof of King Arthur, the Knights of the Round Table and the search for the Holy Grail, is the final offering of Maine State Music Theatre

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Charles Abbott“Spamalot” not only marks the end

of Maine State Music Theatre’s 2010 season, it also closes one of the most remarkable chapters of the company’s 52-year history. Charles “Chuck” Abbott is retiring after 30 years with MSMT, serving the last 20 as its artistic director.

During Abbott’s tenure MSMT reached for and achieved that proverbial “next level” in all respects: improving its artis-tic offerings, bolstering its finances and truly transforming the company into a keystone of Maine’s cultural architecture.

I enjoyed the privilege of knowing Abbott during the last 17 years of his directorship, and I vividly recall our nu-merous formal interviews and our many informal encounters in rehearsal halls, cast parties and the streets of Brunswick. He certainly enriched my life by sharing his vast knowledge of musical theater and I believe that “Out & About” readers enjoyed a second-hand benefit as well.

Maine certainly benefited in ways that may not be obvious to casual theatergo-ers. Under his tenure, MSMT rose to the stature of one of this country’s premier summer venues, and as such it could successfully vie for the first regional performing rights to current and recent Broadway hits such as “Les Miserables,” “Hairspray” and, of course, “Spamalot.”

He is also a fine director himself, helming such classics as “My Fair Lady” twice during his tenure. He wasn’t afraid to tackle the biggest shows, including “Miss Saigon” and “Follies.” The latter is one of the true monuments of American Musical Theater, and Abbott beautifully brought it to Brunswick.

Part of Abbott’s deft touch as director comes from his experience as an actor. Although his short stature limited the roles he could play on stage, there are a number of character roles that fit him

perfectly. Among the most memorable were Applegate/Devil in “Damn Yan-kees,” the Emcee in “Cabaret” and Patsy in “Spamalot.”

Abbott leaves his mark as a producer, too. Companies such as MSMT are typi-cally thought of as producing “summer stock” and that’s certainly the mainstay of their seasons. But Abbott also believes that nurturing new musicals and unknown writers is also part of the company’s mis-sion. It’s financially risky – selling tickets to an unknown show isn’t as easy as mar-keting the familiar titles – and difficult to accomplish in the short rehearsal period dictated by MSMT’s schedule.

But Abbott insisted, and we got to see several world premieres. “Lucky Guy” is a country-themed musical, “Cham-berlain” is based on the life of the Civil War hero who lived in Brunswick and “Hans Christian Andersen,” which is a stage adaptation of the memorable film from the 1950s with the luscious score by Frank Loesser.

Although MSMT draws actors, stage directors and technical directors from all over the country, Abbott also nour-ishes local talent. Mainers who have been repeatedly hired by Abbott over the years include actors Ed Romanoff, Marie Pressman, Birdie Katz, Glenn Anderson and Marc Raymond Dumont. Other lo-cal standouts include music directors Ed Reichert and Brian Cimmet and scenic guru Charles Kading.

I should also mention Abbott’s long-time partner, John-Charles Kelly. An amiable and extremely talented jack-of-all-trades, Kelly sometimes acted in every show of the MSMT season and starred in several, including playing Henry Higgins in the memorable 1995 production of “My Fair Lady” and Buddy in “Follies.”

On opening night of “Spamalot,” Ab-bott’s accomplishment were officially recognized with a “Sentiment of the Maine Legislature.”

I expect Abbott will return to Bruns-wick in a few years as a freelance direc-tor and perhaps as an actor. Meantime I wish him the best in his post-retirement endeavors. And I cherish the memories.

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PortlandWed. 8/18 4 p.m. Island Advisory Comm. Casco Bay Ferry TerminalThu. 8/19 3 p.m. Downtown Portland Corporation CHThu. 8/19 6:30 p.m. Zoning Board of Appeals CHSat. 8/21 10 a.m. Peaks Island Council Public Dialogue MCCMon. 8/23 5 p.m. Special City Council Meeting CHTue. 8/24 3:30 p.m. Planning Board Workshop CHTue. 8/24 5:15 p.m. Appointments/Non-Union Personnel Comm. CHTue. 8/24 7 p.m. Planning Board Public Hearing CH

Greater PortlandBenefits“Operation Bookbag,” school supplies benefit drive, Aug.16-20, bring book bag donation or sup-plies, receive one free office visit, Upper Cervical Health Centers of America, 298 Main St., Yarmouth, 846-5100, uppercervicalcare.com.

Thursday 8/19MS Harborfest Benefit Auction, 5-9 p.m., $20, Ocean Gateway, Commercial St., Portland, Sue Tidd, 781-7960, [email protected] .

Friday 8/2019th Annual Casco Bay Catch & Release Striper Tournament, to benefit Coastal Conservation Association of Maine and Maine Department of Marine Resources, for striped bass research and pres-ervation, 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 20, Captain’s Reception, Royal River Grille House, Yarmouth; Saturday and Sunday tournament, $50 regis-tration, $10 children’s tournament, register at royalriverstriper.com, Steve Arnold, 846-9050, [email protected].

MS Harborfest Benefit Events, Friday-Sunday; 10:30 a.m. Satur-day MS Regatta, Portland Harbor; 8-10 a.m. Sunday Lobster Boat Race registration, $20; 10 a.m. race, Portland Yacht Services; 10 a.m. Shoreside Exhibition and Tug Boat

display, Maine State Pier, Commer-cial Street, Portland; 1:30 p.m. Tug Boat Parade, Sue Tidd, 781-7960, [email protected], .

Saturday 8/21Lobster Bake and Softball Game, to benefit Impact/ Pownal Elemen-tary students, 3 p.m., $25, kids meals free, Pownal Elementary School, Elmwood Road, Pownal, tickets, call 688-4488 or 688-4212.

MS Harborfest Benefit Events, Friday-Sunday; 10:30 a.m. Satur-day MS Regatta, Portland Harbor, and MS Powerboat Poker Run, DiMillo’s Marina; 8-10 a.m. Sunday Lobster Boat Race registration, $20; 10 a.m. race, Portland Yacht Services; 10 a.m. Shoreside Exhibi-tion and Tug Boat display, Maine State Pier, Commercial Street, Port-land; 1:30 p.m. Tug Boat Parade, Sue Tidd, 781-7960, [email protected].

Sunday 8/22MS Harborfest Benefit Events, Friday-Sunday; 8-10 a.m. Sunday Lobster Boat Race registration, $20; 10 a.m. race, Portland Yacht Ser-vices; 10 a.m. Shoreside Exhibition and Tug Boat display, Maine State Pier, Commercial Street, Portland; 1:30 p.m. Tug Boat Parade, Sue Tidd, 781-7960, [email protected] .

Tuesday 8/24“Scoops & Supplies,” bring dona-tion of new school supplies for YI families, 4-6 p.m., ice cream social, raffles, Youth Alternatives Ingraham, 50 Lydia Lane, South Portland, Katie Howard, 523-5031.

Saturday 8/28First Annual Kwenu Fundraising Party, 5-8 p.m., Museum of African Culture, Kimball Court Building, 13-15 Brown St., Portland, space limited, reservations required, mu-

seumafricanculture.org.

Benefit Concert/Celebration for the Phil James Family Emergency Fund, with Phil Nyokai James, Carl Dimow, Nathan Kolosko, Danielle Langord, Nicole Rabata, Mark Tip-ton and Marita Kennedy-Castro, 8 p.m., by donation, Trinity Episcopal Church, 580 Forest Ave., Portland, Carl Dimow, 615-1550.

”The Pigskin Panic,” fundraiser hosted by Yarmouth Football, 5-9 p.m., Winslow Field, free admission for games and bonfire; Pig Roast and Tailgate Dinner, $10 adults/ $5 students, advance tickets at Yarmouth Community Services and Bruce’s Burrito’s, or at the door; raindate Sunday Aug. 29, yarmouthfootball.com.

Sunday 8/29Southern Maine Regional Chili Cook-Off, to benefit Meals on Wheels, 11 a.m.–4 p.m., admis-sion $5 and 2 canned goods for donation to Good Shepherd Food Bank or $7, Scarborough Downs, 90 Payne Road, Scarborough, with family entertainment, raffles and more, advance tickets at 396-6534.

Bulletin Board Thursday 8/19

Tri-Town Democratic Picnic, 5:30 p.m., 39 Victory Ave., South Portland, rain date Thursday, Aug. 26, hosted by The South Port-land Democratic City Committee, with the Scarborough and Cape Elizabeth Democratic City Com-mittees, Matt Beck, 232-1976 or [email protected].

Friday 8/20 Republican Candidates in the

Park Event, 6:30-8 p.m., meet Re-publican candidates, open to all voters, Royal River Park, Yarmouth.

Scarborough Summer fest , games, entertainment, food, fire-works, 4-9:15 p.m., free, grass fields behind Scarborough High School, Gorham Road, Scarborough, host-ed by Scarborough Community Services, scarborough.me.us, 730-4150.

Saturday 8/21Community Fun Day, Craft and Yard Sale, hosted by Mad Horse Theatre Company, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., The Hutchins School, 24 Mosher St., South Portland, rain date Sun-day, Aug. 22.

Thursday 8/26Skyline Farm Horseback Riders’ Reunion, 5 p.m., bring sandwich, memorabilia, Skyline Farm, 95 The Lane, North Yarmouth, Sheila Libby Alexander, 799-7614.

Veterans for Peace 25th Anni-versary Convention, “Lifting the Fog of War: 25 Years of Working for Peace:” A Public Meeting, 7 p.m., $10 suggested donation, First Parish Meeting House UU Church, 425 Congress St., Portland, hosted by Maine Veterans for Peace, vfp-maine.org.

Saturday 8/28 Third Annual Picnic Music + Arts Festival, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., free and open to the public, Lincoln Park at Congress Street/ Franklin Arterial, Portland, picnicportland.com.

Maine Native American Sum-mer Market & Demonstration, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m., free admission/ parking, rain or shine, Sabbathday

Lake Shaker Museum, U.S. Route 26, New Gloucester, 926-4597 or shaker.lib.me.us.

Call for VolunteersAFS seeks host families in Falmouth for high school ex-change students for the 2010-2011 school year, contact Betsy Nortrup at [email protected], 1-800-876-2377 ext 131, or go to afsusa.org/hostfamily.

The Cumberland County Exten-sion Association, supporting U-Maine Cooperative Extension ed-ucational programs in Cumberland County, seeks executive commit-tee members, meet 7-9 p.m., third Wednesday of every month, infor-mation, Andrea Herr at 780-4205 or [email protected].

Dining OutSaturday 8/21Baked Bean Supper , 4:30-6 p.m., $7 adult/ $3 child, West Scarborough United Method-ist Church, 2 Church St., and U.S. Route 1, Scarborough, 883-2814, wsumc.us.

Smorgasbord Supper, 5:30-6:30 p.m.,$7.50 adult/ $3 children under 10, Sabbathday Lake Grange, 370 Sabbathday Road, New Gloucester.

Saturday 8/28Bean Supper, 5-6 p.m., adults $7, children 5-12 $3, under 5 free, West Falmouth Baptist Church, 18 Mountain Road, Falmouth, 797-4066.

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Gardens & OutdoorsThursday 8/19Flowering Trees, O’Donal’s Nurs-ery Tree & Shrub class, 5-6 p.m., $12 per class, O’Donal’s Nursery, Yarmouth, odonalsnurseries.com, 839-4262.

Portland Observatory Museum Sunset Tours, 5-8 p.m. Thursdays through Aug. 26; regular hours 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily through Colum-bus Day, portlandlandmarks.org.

Friday 8/20”Capture the Flag in Deering Oaks Park” Discovery Trek Series, 5:30-6:30 p.m., meet at Castle at Deering Oaks Park, Portland, hosted by Port-land Trails, 775-2411, trails.org.

Friday 8/27L.L.Bean Hunting Expo, Aug. 27-29, hands-on activities, demos, clinics and more, free, llbean.com/stores or call 877-755-2326.

Getting SmarterWednesday 8/18“The Land and Sea of Three Maine Women Photographers: The Real Photo Post Cards of Thurza Foss, Minnie Libby, and Josephine Townsend,” illustrated lecture by Earle G. Shettleworth Jr., noon, free to the public, Rines Au-ditorium, Portland Public Library.

Thursday 8/19 USM’s Prior Learning Assessment Session, public meeting to assess previous work and related experi-ences for academic credit, 5-7 p.m., free, Room 113, Wishcamper Cen-ter, 32 Bedford St., USM Portland campus, register at usm.maine.edu/non-degree/form/form.html.

Tuesday 8/24 Writing a Business Plan: Why you need one and when to revise it,” 6-9

p.m., small fee, SCORE Offices, 100 Middle St., East Tower, Portland, scoremaine.com, 772-1147.

Health & SupportBreath, Chi Gong, Tong Ren Therapy, 5:30-7 p.m. Thursdays through Aug. 26, $16/class, West-ern Promenade Area, Portland, preregister, 775-7888.

Pi Gu Weight Loss Class, led by Nancy Grace Rosen, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Aug. 31, $10/class, Western Promenade Area, Portland, preregister at 775-7888.

Thursday 8/19“Stress Management: An Edu-cational Event,” alternative medicine presentations, demos and more, 6-7 p.m., $5 suggested donation, open to public, CTN con-ference room, 516 Congress St., Portland, sponsored by Turn the Tide Health Collaborative, Cynthia Bastarache, 874-9868 x208, turn-thetidemaine.org.

Saturday 8/28First Annual Home Healthcare Expo of Greater Portland, 10 a.m.-noon, free to the public, 20 local home healthcare providers, The Woods At Canco, 257 Canco Road, Portland, 772-4777.

Kids/Family StuffWednesday 8/18National Got Milk? Tour, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, children’s activities, free, Children’s Museum and Theatre of Maine, 142 Free St., Portland, whymilk.com.

South Portland Youth Cheering Registration/Informational Meet-ing, 6 p.m., for youth in grades K-8, Registrations: $60 K-3rd Grade; $110 4th-8th Grade, contact Lau-ren Tigerman at [email protected] or 712-6652.

Thursday 8/19National Got Milk? Tour, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday,

children’s activities, free, Children’s Museum and Theatre of Maine, 142 Free St., Portland, whymilk.com.

Mid CoastBenefitsCall to local artists, carpenters, craftspeople and birders: Habitat for Humanity seeking bird houses for September auction, entry form and guidelines, James, 386-5081, [email protected]; for in-formation about Habitat programs or to volunteer, call 386-5081.

Saturday 8/21”Ride for Strides,” proceeds ben-efit Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, registration 9-10 a.m., start 10:15 a.m., $20/bike, $10/passenger, includes breakfast, lunch, raffles, more, Team Woody’s Performance Center, 70 Topsham Fair Mall Road, Topsham, information, 751-2941, email, [email protected].

Fishing Families Shore Dinner, scholarship fundraiser, $25 lob-ster dinner, $8 additional lobster, $7 children’s plate with hotdog or hamburger, 4-8 p.m., rain or shine, Mitchell Field, Route 123, Harpswell, information or tickets, 833-6451.

Monday 8/23“Fore Paws” Coastal Humane Society’s Golf Classic Fundraiser, Registration 7-8:15 a.m., $150 per player, Brunswick Golf Club, 165 River Road, Brunswick, register with Lisa Smith at 725-5051 x12, coastalhumanesociety.org.

Bulletin BoardSaturday 8/21Brunswick Outdoor Arts Festival, rain or shine, over 70 artists, per-formers, more, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Town Green and Maine St., Brunswick.

Sunday 8/2216th Annual Midcoast Auto Show sponsored by Bath Knights of Columbus and Bath Parks and Rec-

reation Dept., registration 8-10 a.m., $10 car/ driver/ 1 passenger, show 10 a.m., judging 12 p.m., general admission, $3, Tainter/Kelley Field Congress Ave., Bath, 443-8360.

Monday 8/23“Move to Amend: Don’t let Wall Street decide our elections,” talk by David Cobb, 7 p.m., free and open to public, Frontier Cafe, Brunswick, sponsored by PeaceWorks, WILPF and the Merrymeeting Greens, 371-2077.

Call for VolunteersNon-Profit Harbor Works Photog-raphy Gallery needs volunteers, open through October 3, flexible times available, Guy Saldanha, [email protected], 729-9525, Harbor Works Gal-lery, 977C Cundy’s Harbor Road, Harpswell, harborworksgallery.org.

Step One Weatherization Pro-gram, Habitat for Humanity / 7 Rivers Maine, currently recruiting volunteers, for information or to volunteer, Ryan Collins, 386-5081, [email protected].

Gardens/OutdoorsBrunswick Farmer’s Market, Maine farms and merchants, Sat-urdays 9 a.m.- 12:30 p.m., Fort

Andross Mill, Maine St., Brunswick.

Getting SmarterWednesday 8/25Brunswick Women’s History Walking Trail guided tour, 5-6 p.m., free to public, meet at Pej-epscot Historical Society, 159 Park Row, Brunswick, 729-6606.

Just for SeniorsBath Area Senior Citizens, bridge club, cribbage, crafts, line dancing, bocce, bingo and more, 45 Floral St., Bath, 443-4937.

Meals on Wheels, delivery avail-able for homebound seniors and disable adults, offered by Spec-trum Generations, 12 Main St., Topsham, 729-0475.

Money Management Program, help low-income seniors with rou-tine financial matters, Spectrum Generations, 12 Main St., Topsham, 729-0475.

People Plus Community Center, multipurpose facility provides recreational, social, informational, educational and personal services to persons 55+, 6 Noble St., Brunswick, 729-0757.

The Retired and Senior Volun-teer Program seeks volunteers age 55 and over for various op-portunities, 396-6521.

Spectrum Generations Coastal Community Center, support groups, lectures, socials, activi-ties, 521 Main St., Damariscotta, for daily schedule, 563-1363 or spectrumgenerations.org.

Spectrum Generations South-ern Midcoast Community Center now open for classes, activities, trips, health & wellness, 12 Main St., Topsham, FMI, 729-0475, or [email protected].

Topsham Merry Meeters Senior Citizens, all ages 50 and over welcome, bring a dish to share for potluck meal, noon, Westrum House, Union Park Road, Topsham; 729-7686 or 725-2425; meets third Tuesday except July and August.

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Before new construction can begin, however, Pottle said there is limited de-molition that will be necessary to remove a small building on top of a mooring

dolphin and the bridge that leads to it.New construction will consist of a

more than 1,000-foot floating pier that will allow large cruise ships to dock and unload passengers.

Larger cruise ships means more pas-sengers disembarking on Portland’s waterfront, which is good news for busi-nesses.

Clegg said a record-setting 73 cruise ships, carrying almost 76,000 passengers, are expected in port this season.

She said researchers at the University of Maine released a study last year indi-cating that in 2008, nearly 48,000 pas-sengers from 31 cruise ships spent $80 to $110 each in greater Portland.

That generated $5.8 million to $8 mil-lion for the regional economy and created up to 100 full- and part-time jobs, Clegg said.

Randy Billings can be reached at 781-3661 ext. 100 or [email protected]

recommendations to the City Council that included allowing up to 50 percent non-marine use on the first floor of build-ings, allowing non-marine development within 150 feet of Commercial Street and allowing up to 50 feet of non-commercial vessel berthing along piers.

Shortly after the Planning Board deci-sion, more than 70 fishermen and lobster-men, many of them boat owners, signed a petition urging the city not to approve the 50-foot docking request.

“There is a shortage of commercial berthing and any ‘sharing’ of existing berthing is a very real threat to the con-tinuing economic viability of the working waterfront,” their letter said.

Ingalls said this week that the prop-erty owners are making every effort to allay the fears of fishermen. He said the property owners want to make sure those who have not followed the rezoning process until recently understand that the proposed changes are meant to assist pier owners in maintaining their properties.

Ingalls said they want to assure fisher-men that the current rates they pay will not be affected.

The property owners are also plan-

father ill, Jacobs sees it as a way to help others and support two good organizations that focus on cancer patients and their families.

“Dr. Lou,” as he is known to his patients, has set a goal of raising $5,000 between Aug. 25 – the day of his father’s bone mar-row transplant surgery – and Jan. 1, 2011. Donations will be split between The Can-cer Community Center of South Portland, where Jacobs has been a volunteer and is on the board of directors, and the Inflam-matory Breast Cancer Foundation, which provided the Jacobs’ family with support.

For this project, Jacobs has partnered with Dr. Roger Inhorn, medical director of oncology and hematology at Mercy Hos-pital. Along with fundraising, Inhorn and Jacobs are planning to secure a monthly spot for the rest of the year on a local news channel to discuss the latest topics

“When the Parkside Neighborhood Center was built, it was designed to house community policing,” Miller said. “We were really thrown for a loop.”

Miller said residents consider the cen-ter a linchpin of their efforts to improve the quality of life in Parkside, a dense and diverse neighborhood that historical-ly has attracted crimes like prostitution and drug dealing. Last week, on the same night the neighborhood association met to discuss the community policing cen-ter, a man was stabbed to death within a few buildings of the center.

Members said they played a key role in creating the Parkside Neighborhood Center, which houses programs like Head Start, Portland Adult Education, and Parkside Community Arts in ad-dition to 16 two- and three-bedroom apartments.

ning to hold an informational meeting for fishermen. Specifics on that meeting were not available.

The city’s Community Development Committee, meanwhile, is expected to have another go at the proposed changes

Aug. 25 at 5 p.m. at City Hall. The com-mittee met Aug. 11 to discuss the pro-posal and decided it needed more time. That decision led the City Council, which was scheduled to vote on the changes this week, to delay its vote until Sept. 20.

City Councilor John Anton, a member of the CDC, said although the dock issue has been taken off the table, there are still several other things unresolved.

“The biggest is the relaxation of marine restrictions on finger piers,” said Anton, referring to a proposed allowance of up to 50 percent non-marine use.

Anton said he thought the bulk of development opportunity in the zone is along Commercial Street and not out on the piers.

Ingalls said the property owners are now awaiting the outcome of the review by the CDC.


related to cancer detection, prevention and treatment.

To follow Jacobs’ “My ’Stache Fights Cancer” campaign, go to his blog at mys-tachefightscancer.blogspot.com. A website, mystachefightscancer.com, is under con-struction. He also is tracking the project on his Facebook site.

Men who want to grow their own ver-sion of face fuzz will be able to create their own page on the new site, download photos of their progress, and make a direct pitch for donations.

As an added incentive, if $5,000 is raised, Jacobs is offering to shave off his own handlebars. If $10,000 is pledged, he will up the ante and sacrifice his prized goatee.

“But I really don’t want to do that,” he said.

Jacobs is asking donors to decide by casting a ballot when they make their pledge, either on their check or on the website. He said his wife, Ana, would like

to see the waxed mustache gone, but his patients are split on the facial hair artistry.

“My thinking behind all this is that people shouldn’t always have to run a race, ride a bike or do a walk to raise money for a good cause,” Jacobs said. “I understand those are all healthy things, but not every-one can or wants to do it.”

“I thought, why not give people a way to get involved that was fun and kind of silly?” he said.

Last week, Jacobs learned he had just landed a national sponsor, Oregon Wild Hair Moustache Wax based in Oregon.

“This is a proud day in the world of fund raising with mustaches,” Jacobs wrote on his blog.

The company is owned by Susan and March Coyl, whose website is www.orega-onwildhair.com.

“We feel his cause is noble and impor-

tant. We lost a sister-in-law two years ago to cancer that she fought for 10 years and we miss her very much,” they wrote in an e-mail.

Their product is made in small, hand-made batches out of beeswax, petroleum jelly, lanolin, and natural musk oil and “does not spoil the taste of tea or coffee,” according to the website.

Jacobs attended the University of Maine at Farmington and Beijing Polytechnic University in Beijing, China. He received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Cleveland Chiropractic College in Kansas City, Mo. He returned to Maine in 2003 and opened Jacobs Chiropractic Acupunc-ture Center that same year.

Donations can be sent to The Cancer Community Center, 778 Main St., South Portland, ME 04106. For information, e-mail Jacobs at [email protected] or search for Dr. Lou Jacobs on Facebook.

Betty Jespersen is a freelance journal-ist in Farmington. This story is from Sun Media Wire.

Miller said many neighborhood asso-ciation members have expressed dismay that PROP will not either donate the space to the police or reduce its rent.

“We felt like PROP was overcharging for this space,” she said.

But Catherine Fellenz, PROP’s interim chief executive officer, said the non-profit gets most of its funding from the state and federal governments, which set restrictions on how the money can be used.

Fellenz said that when the center was created the city agreed to pay rent for the policing center as a way to help cover the center’s operating costs.

“Then along came the recession,” Fel-lenz said. “We’re in tough times. All of the players are trying to do more with less.”

Fellenz said the city is already get-ting a deal on the office space, which is rented to other groups for about $22 per square foot. The city pays about half of that amount.

Funding for the center became uncer-tain when the City Council reallocated $50,000 in Community Development Block Grant funding from police to LearningWorks, a West End non-profit that serves low-income and at-risk kids.

After that reallocation, Miller said the neighborhood received mixed messages about whether the center would continue to be funded.

“We got a lot of different stories from different people,” she said.

But Marshall said there is enough funding in the current budget to keep the center at its current location.

“I am fully committed to keeping com-munity policing at the Parkside Neighbor-hood Center,” Marshall said. “It’s the best space available in the neighborhood. “

But the neighborhood association has been asked to raise funds to offset rent – a daunting task for residents who live in

one of the city’s poorest neighborhoods.“There’s no way we can raise $10,000

through bake sales and block parties,” Miller said.

While some landlords have offered to help pay for the center, Miller said the association will pursue long-term fund-ing in the form of grants and corporate sponsorships from groups like Maine Medical Center, Mercy Hospital and the Maine Red Claws, among others.

The association will continue to pursue CDBG funding from the city, she said.

Meanwhile, Miller said she hopes a stable funding solution can be reached soon, so the neighborhood can resume more meaningful work, like bolstering a fledgling crime watch program.

“I feel like this has hindered our other efforts,” she said. “I really want to get back to improving public safety in the neighborhood.”

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According to Doug Cortina of Cafua Management, the Massachusetts-based company that owns many of the Dunkin’ Donuts in Portland, customers rarely notice if the Dunkin’ down the street sells coffee for less.

“If we had more customers complaining,” he said, “we’d change the prices.”

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$145 QUEEN Eurotop mat-tress set- factory sealed withwarranty. 899-8853.

KING 3PC MATTRESS setNever used. New-must sell$239. Call 899-8853.

SCROLLED WROUGHT IRONbed with mattress set. NewAsking $299. Call 396-5661.

GIFTS

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HEALTH

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Specializing in workingwith adolescents,

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Clinical Hypnosisof Southern Maine

www.hypnosis-maine.comPatti Rutka Stevens, CH

Portland - Old Railway Bldg

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Yarmouth Yoga Studio374 US ROUTE ONE

YARMOUTH, ME 04096846-0777

COMPASSIONATE EXPERIENCED TEACHERSSee all of our classes at:

WWW.YARMOUTHYOGA.COM

“Be the changeyou wish to seein the world.”

– Gandhi

YOGANOURISHESTHE BODY

&THE SOUL

LISA SHANO:VINYASSA FLOW

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Elliptical – Schwinn 430. 2years old, hardly used. Fea-tures 16 levels of resistance,8 programs. 18” stride, gripheart rate monitor. $500($600 new). 899-4383.

Alcoholics Anonymous Fal-mouth Group Meeting TuesdayNight, St. Mary`s EpiscopalChurch, Route 88, Falmouth,Maine. 7:00-8:00 PM.

HELP WANTED

SANDWICH SHOP HELP:Looking for energetic, fun, people

with a great customer service attitude,to work at a new take-out

sandwich shop in Yarmouth.

Duties will include: food prep, preparingand filling customer orders, stockingitems and clean-up. Experience a plusbut not necessary. All shifts available.

Please download an application at:www.HuffysToGo.comor pick up an application at:

Huffy’s Sandwich Shop, 374 Route One, Yarmouth

CIRCULATION LIBRARIAN(3/4 time) and LIBRARYASSISTANT (part-time).The Thomas Memorial Libraryin Cape Elizabeth is seeking tofill two permanent, year-round,part-time customer servicepositions. Both positionsinclude pro-rated benefits.Submit cover letter, resume,and three references by August20 to Jay Scherma, Director,Thomas Memorial Library, 6Scott Dyer Road, Cape Eliza-beth, ME [email protected] details and complete jobdescriptions visit our website:www.ThomasMemor ia lL i -brary.org.



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152 US Route 1Scarborough

885 - 9600

Kind Hearted, Patient & GentleIf these words describe you and you have ex-perience working with the elderly, please giveus a call. We’re looking for special people tojoin us in providing excellent non-medical,in-home care to the elderly.

MAINE SURGICAL CARE GROUPPatient Accounts/Insurance Representative

Seeking a dedicated full-time, experiencedindividual to join our Billing team workingin a general/vascular/oncologic/transplantation surgical office.Must have an established medical practicebackground including management of self-pay accounts, collection agency protocol,posting incoming payments, working unpaidclaims and all follow-up as needed. Insuranceknowledge and computer skills a must.

A comprehensive compensation andbenefits package is available.

Forward resume to:Maine Surgical Care GroupAttn: Human Resources887 Congress St., Suite 400Portland, ME 04102Fax (207)771-5474

e-mail: [email protected]

Call 329-9017

Custom Framing to Fine Carpentry“Where Integrity Means Business”

www.vindlebuilders.com

Vindle Builders LLCFully

Insured

Certified Green

Professional

Energy Auditor

Driveway SealcoatingHot Rubber Crack Filling

Affordable Prices • Insured • Free Estimates

Contact: Dave (207) 347-9510 Email: [email protected]

• ROOFING • SIDING• WINDOW REPLACEMENT• ALL ASPECTS OF CONSTRUCTION12 SCHOOL STREET, FREEPORT, ME.PLEASE CALL 522-6687TO SCHEDULE APPOINTMENT

Four Season Services

CertifiedWall and Paver InstallersCALL FOR A CONSULTATION

[email protected]

NOW SCHEDULING:•Spring Clean Ups •Lawn Mowing •Landscape Design

•Paver Walkways, Patios, Steps & Retaining Wall Construction

•Lawn Installations and Renovations

•Tree Removal •Drainage Systems

SALES ASSISTANTWe need a motivated, self-starting individual to supportthe Financial Representative ofan industry-leading financialorganization by assisting in allsales-related activities, com-municating with and servicingexisting clients and providingadministrative and clerical sup-port. The successful candidatewill possess strong written andoral communication, interper-sonal and organizational skills,the ability to multi-task andwork independently with limitedsupervision, extensive comput-er, data entry and keyboardexperience and the ability andwillingness to obtain necessaryinsurance and securitieslicensing and registration. 20-25 hours a week with someflexibility, incentives and thepossibility of increased hours.Market research, insuranceand/or securities related expe-rience preferred.Please forward resume [email protected]

HELP WANTED for The Mar-ket Baskets new store on 157Park Row in Brunswick. Fulltime year round counter help.Must have food service experi-ence. Also looking for PastryChef. Send resume to P.O.Box789 Rockport, ME. 04856.email:[email protected].

NOW HIRINGBridges of Maine, LLC is a small, per-sonable agency with a team orientationand family focus, looking for a few com-mitted and forward thinking people. Weprovide one-on-one supports to childrenwith developmental disabilities in theirhomes and in their communities.Opportunities to be trained in all facetsof this service in return for generous lev-els of compensation and benefits.Variedwork schedule allows for flexibility, bothpart and full-time positions availablethroughout York and Cumberland coun-ties. Must have a HS diploma or GED,experience preferred but not essential,though an open mind and heart is!Please send resume or fill out applica-tion on our website.

Bridges of Maine, LLCPO Box 1386, Gray, ME 04039

(207) 657-5585www.bridgesofmaine.net

[email protected]

Are you interested inmaking a difference in an

older person’s life?Opportunities available for

individuals interested in rewardingwork providing one on one care

for elders in our community.Responsibilities include non-

medical and light personal care.For more info and an application,

please go to our website atwww.homepartnersllc.com

HomePartners883-0095

WORK FROM HOMEWITH FLEXIBLE HOURSEarn full time incomeon a part time basisFMI 207-799-3391

Needed: Reliable and responsibleafter school in-home tutoring

services for middle school age childValid driver’s license

and own transportation is requiredExperience with ADD/ADHD preferred

Call Karen at 829-6121 or 272-5288

CARING PEOPLE NEEDED:Visiting Angels is seekingexperienced, compassionateand reliable caregivers to pro-vide in-home non-medicalassistance to seniors. All shifts.Make a difference today. Call773-3397.

I need a Babysitter urgentlyfor my 2 kids. You will be paid$480 weekly. You have accessto a car as long as you takegood care of our Babies for us.email address:[email protected]

In home after school careneeded for 15 year old disabledboy from 2:30 - 4:30.Experience with special needshelpful but not required. Phone:846-6679.

Do you like helping theelderly,their families andworking with caregivers?

Do you like matching caregiversand clients together and seeingrelationships blossom? If so,

HomePartners, LLC, a trustedlocal elder care services company,

has an opportunity for you. We arecurrently looking to add a ClientRelations Manager to our office

management team for approximately24 hours/week (with flexibility to

increase hours based on businessneed). Previous scheduling andcaregiving experience preferred.

Professionalism, ability to multi-task,excellent communication and problemsolving skills and flexibility required.

Please send your resume to:HomePartners LLC 136 US

Route 1 Suite 4, Scarborough,ME 04074 or email

[email protected]

PCA/COMPANION for maleneeded during convalescence.Must be dependable. Hours7:30-4:00 weekdays. $13.00per hr. References preferred.Call 865-1633. Freeport.

HOME REPAIR

Jim’s Remodeling

653-1833

• Decks, Dormers• Kitchens, Baths• Windows & Siding• Int./Ext. Painting• Ramps &

HandicappedAdaptations

30 Years Experience

Call for Free EstimateSmall to Large Jobs Welcome

DAVID D. JOHNSONCOMPLETE HOME REPAIRSPECIALIZING INWATER

DAMAGE &WOOD ROT REPAIR32 years experience • Fully InsuredAffordable Rates • Materials at cost

Recent References207-256-9070

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*Fully Insured for Commercialand Residential*

Offering Construction Servicesfor Just About Any Size Project

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(207) 699-4239

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• Painting• Weatherization• Cabinets

CARPENTRY

Designed to enhance your home & lifestyleInterior & ExteriorRestoration & Remodeling

Custom Stairwork & AlterationsFireplace Mantles & Bookcase Cabinetry

Kitchens & Bathrooms

All manner of exterior repairs & alterations

207-797-3322

Brian L. PrattCarpentry

Reasonable hourly rate

Call Gordon

229-9413

Need some repairs or help?

HANDYMAN

Seth M. RichardsInterior & Exterior Painting & Carpentry• Small Remodeling Projects • SheetrockRepair • Quality Exterior & Interior Painting

Green Products AvailableFULLY INSURED – FREE ESTIMATES

Call SETH • 207-491-1517

BOWDLER ELECTRIC INC.799-5828

All callsreturned!

Residential & Commercial

NORMAN A. CHASSEBuilding • RemodelingHome Improvements(207) 657-2737(207) 650-3575

Insured & Bonded

Additions • Decks • Kitchens & BathroomsRoofing & Siding • Replacement Windows

Chimney lining & MasonryBuilding – Repointing – Repairs

Asphalt & Metal RoofingFoundation Repair & Waterproofing

Painting & Gutters20 yrs. experience – local references

272-1442, cell

N8 REMODELING

Fully InsuredCall Nate 318-4909n8jackson.com

& LANDSCAPINGResidential & Commercial

GEORGE, JACK All TRADE,himself. Redecorating, Remod-eling. All trades. Carpentry,Drywall, Tile, Painting, even alittle Plumbing & Electrical.Many references available.Over 30 years experience. CallGeorge 415-7321.

WATERPROOFING- FIX THATDAMP WET Leaky basement!!Sump-pumps & Drainage sys-tems installed. Over 30 yearsexperience. 24/7. CALL ANY-TIME. 831-2325.

CARPENTER/BUILDER, 25years experience. Contracting,sub-contracting, all phases ofConstruction. Roofing, VinylSiding, Drywall, Painting,Home Repairs. HistoricalRestoration. Fully Insured. Call329-7620 for FREE estimates.

INTERIOR/EXTERIOR PAINT-ING & CARPENTRY: 30 Yearsexperience. Residential &Commercial. Insured. Free esti-mates. Mike Hamilton, 829-3679.

DECK DOCTORDecks are our Specialty

Call Dan653-2230Wayne415-6750

Restoration of Old DecksPower washing•Sealing•Repair

Installation of NewDecks

Free EstimatesFully Insured

20 yearsexperience

Serving Greater Portland 18 yrs.

New Construction/AdditionsRemodels/Service Upgrades

Generator Hook Ups • Free Estimates

207-878-5200

EXPERT DRYWALL SER-VICE- Hanging, Taping, Plaster& Repairs. Archways, Cathe-drals, Textured Ceilings, Paint.Fully Insured. ReasonableRates. Marc. 590-7303.

LANDSCAPINGCONTRACTORS

829.4335

GARDEN RESCUESERVICE

• Single clean up,weeding.• Biweekly weeding service.

•Transplanting andplanting.

Residential & CommercialPROPERTY MANAGEMENT• Mowing•Walkways & Patios• RetainingWalls• Shrub Planting & Pruning• Maintenance Contracts• Loam/Mulch Deliveries

email: [email protected]

Stephen Goodwin, Owner(207) 415-8791



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J. Korpaczewski & SonAsphalt Inc.

• Driveways• Walkways• ReclaimedAsphalt

• Sealcoatings

SERVINGYOUR LOCALAREA

FAMILYOWNED &OPERATED www.mainelypaving.com

“Making Life Smoother!”“Your Full Service Paver”

No Payment Until We’re Done100% SATISFACTION • FREE ESTIMATES

282-99901-888-934-0292

Houses & Barns by John Libby

AnniversarySale

In celebration of our lead Timber Framer’s22nd year with the company, we are

offering up to 30% off on ourSignature Series Timber Frames

for orders placed by September 30, 2010.

15’ x 20’ Harraseeket 24’ x 28’ Maquoit 26’ x 36’ Winslow

Visit our website at: www.housesandbarns.com

To request pricing information pleasecall 207-865-4169 or e-mail us at:

[email protected]

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NATIVELANDSCAPE DESIGN

[email protected]

NATIVE PLANTING DESIGN � INVASIVE SPECIES ERADICATIONEXPERT INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE

HARDSCAPES � SITE ASSESSMENT AND CONSULTATIONEDIBLE GARDENS AND FRUIT TREES � PROFESSIONAL TREE CARE

ORGANIC LANDSCAPE METHODS

PAVING

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LAWN AND GARDEN

Spring & Fall Clean UpLawn Maintenance

Professional Landscape DesignInstallations

(207) 699-4240

Professional - Courteous - Competitive Rates�Fully Insured for Commercial and Residential�

LighthouseLandscaping

• Spring Cleanups • Planting Beds• Pruning • Mowing

• Mulch & Loam Deliveries• Lawn Installations

• Ground Maintenance• Patios • Walkways• Retaining Walls

• Fences • Shrub Beds

846-1113or 408-7596

• Garden Tilling• Compose & Manure, Truckor Yard

• Bush Hogging• Seasonal Cleanup• Lawn Mowing

Serving Greater Freeport,Brunswick & Yarmouth

Call Rick White 865-4749

TRACTORSERVICES

WHITE’SYARD CARE

LAWN CARE & LANDSCAPE SERVICES

207-712-1678

Looking To ServeMore Customers This Season.Free Estimates • Lower Rates

LOPEZ

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WAYNE’SMAINTENANCE SERVICE415-6750/829-5703

Call Today forSpring Clean-up

& Storm Damage

MISCELLANEOUS

Crisp linen shirts, float rope mats,french sailor sweaters, our design

totes, Maine antiques

26 Main Street, Cornish625-8678 • Daily 10:30-5:00

A BAG LADY COMPANY STORE

BASIX ON MAIN

FENCES INSTALLED. PoolsPrivacy, Children, Pets, Deco-rative. Cedar Chain link, Alu-minum, PVC. Any style fromany supplier. 20+ years experi-ence. Call D. Roy + Son Fenc-ing. 215-9511.

MISCELLANEOUS-Place yourad here to be seen in 69,500papers a week. Call 781-3661for more information on rates.

MOVING

A&A MOVING SERVICES.ALL YOUR MOVING NEEDS.Residential & Commercial. 25years experience. 7 days aweek. No extra charge onweekends. FULL SERVICE.Labor only loading or unload-ing trucks. PIANO MOVING.Packing. Cleaning handymanwith tools on truck. We also buyused Furniture and Antiques.Old house parts. SENIOR DIS-COUNTS. Free estimates. 828-8699.

MAKE THE SMART CHOICE-Google DOT 960982 and/orMC 457078 for our companysnapshot from the federalMotor Carrier Safety Adminis-tration. This website will showwhether or not the companyyou choose has the requiredinsurance on file. Also checkwith the BBB. We have linksto all these websites atWilsonmovingcompany.com Toschedule your next move, call775-2581.

ALL AROUND MOVING-Packing service. Local Or Longdistance, house cleanouts,Dump runs. We recycle to keepyour cost down. Labor onlyjobs. Same day service, noextra charge on weekends.Speciality moving (piano’s etc.)Free estimates & Fully insured.Emergency jobs. Open 24/7.Call 699-8738 or 899-9577.

SC MOVING - Moving, deliver-ies, clean-outs. We do it allwith one call. Lowest rates.Licensed and fully insured. Nojob is too small. Call 749-MOVE(6683)

MUSIC

PIANO STUDIO INTOWNFALMOUTH offering privatelessons to youths andadults. Professional and funstudio run by an enthusiastic,educated, dedicated teacher.Early morning through eveninglesson times offered. Conve-nient to 295, 95, Route 1, andRoute 9. Within a 5-10 minutedrive of surrounding towns.References provided. Nowscheduling August interviewsto join this wonderful group offamilies for the fall semester.Call MUSIC PARTNERS, 781-3992.

PIANO & GUITAR LESSONS

In-HomePrivate Lessons

for all ages...Call Now!GORDON SHULKIN

229-9413inhomelessons.com

PIANO/KEYBOARD/ORGANLESSONS in students` homesin South Portland, Cape Eliza-beth, Portland, or my Portlandstudio. Enjoyment for allages/levels. 41 years’ experi-ence. Rachel Bennett, 774-9597.

Piano & Keyboard LessonsSECRETS PROFESSIONALSUSE! Proven methods, begin-ners to pros, all ages, styleswelcome! LIMITED AVAIL-ABILITY. Call Today! DAVESTONE, 650-5510.

ORIENTAL RUGS

781-3686 | ArabyRug.com305 US Rte. One, Falmouth, ME

ORIENTAL RUGSANTIQUE & MODERN

sales handwashing repair padding appraisals

PAINTING

M Z PAINTING&RESIDENTIAL – COMMERCIAL

632-7529“No Job

Too Small”

Interior- ExteriorPainting

• Free Estimates• Insured

Clarke Paintingwww.clarkepaint.com

Fully Insured3 Year Warranty

207-233-8584

Violette Interiors: painting,tiling, wallpaper removal, wallrepairs, murals and small exte-rior jobs. Highest quality ataffordable rates. 25 yearsexperience. Free estimates.Fully Insured. Call Deni Violetteat 831-4135.

PSYCHICS

PSYCHIC READINGS BYJERI. Well known and trusted.Do you need answers?Romance, Health, Employ-ment, Loved ones. Also avail-able for parties or groups. Call797-0044.

REAL ESTATE

CUMBERLAND HOME FORSALE- 5 Pinewood Dr.Nicely-maintained home ingreat neighborhood off MainSt., walk to schools. 3 BD/ 1.5BA, 1,900 SF, 2 car garage.Freshly painted outside and in.Back deck, partially finishedbasement, LR, with FP. Don’tmiss out! $265,000.Call 939-0346.

FALMOUTH- MOVE IN ready,4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath homewith new roof and freshlypainted interior and exterior.Just minutes to Town Land-ing! Great value at $275,000!Marie Flaherty, PrudentialNortheast Properties. 207-400-3115. www.TFRE.com<http://www.TFRE.com>

Cumberland-House For Saleby Owner.1830 Farmhouse on 2 acres.Thoughtfully restored to main-tain period details with modernconveniences. 4 bedrooms, 2full baths. Barn has studioapartment. $349,900. Call forpictures. 831-6350.

SPURWINKSURVEYING CO.

JAMES A. MULLENProfessional Land Surveyor

Reasonable FeesFree Estimates

799-2654

WEST FALMOUTH- 334 GrayRd. DRIVE IN and look! Beau-tiful dormered cape, 3 bed-rooms/Gigantic kitchen, fin-ished basement. 3 car garage,2.5 private acres. $275,000.207-797-0044.

Cathedral ceilings • Central airFenced in large lot • Sleeps 7

(Seasonal Trailer)3 pools (1 heated) Chariot 1997 with

knotty pine side room, custom past through

Old Orchard Beach, MainePINEHIRST RV RESORT

$39,900 Call 781-589-4923

FALMOUTH LAND: FSBO ¾acre lot in waterfront communi-ty @ Presumpscot Point. Publicwater/sewer. Deeded right ofway to Presumpscot River;association dock. Price nego-tiable. Call 772-4048.

BARN FRAMES- 3 availablefor immediate raising. 15x20,24x28, 26x36. Great for boatstorage, animal barn or finishto living space. 207-865-4169.www.housesandbarns.com

0 DOWN, BAD CREDIT? Wecan help! Special financingprograms available on anyhome you select. 888-EZ-TO-BUY x245; homebp.com

REAL ESTATEWANTED

PRIVATE BUILDER. Develop-er, seeking, house, house lot,cottage, repairable, or divid-able. Falmouth, Cumberland,Yarmouth or Portland area.Referrals compensated.Prompt closing. 207-749-1718.

RENTALS

NO.YARMOUTH/POWNALContemporary 1 bedroomattached apartment with sun allday. New construction. Sky-lights, deck, gas stove withexhaust, storage, parking. Sur-rounded by acres of woods.Close to Yarmouth andFreeport. 3 miles to I-295 andjust 18 miles to Portland.$825/month plus heat. Rentincludes electricity and hotwater. Cable ready. A slice ofheaven. Sorry, no dogs. Call671.4778.

GRAY- CABIN FOR rent. Nodeposit. Furnished. No pets. Allutilities, cable, wireless inter-net. 657-4844.

Gorgeous, open concept 2ndfloor, 2 bedroom apartment inYarmouth Village. Availableimmediately. Recently renovat-ed, very bright, sky lights. Oldhardwood floors, original clawfoot tub, spanish tile, largekitchen. New furnace and ener-gy efficient tankless waterh e a t e r , w a s h e r / d r y e r .$1100/month + utilities. Mustsee! Call Jacquie 207-781-2809 or cell 310-849-2953.

CAPE ELIZABETH- EXECU-TIVE OCEANFRONT- 3 bed-room/2 + bath home w/ periodfeatures, totally renovated.Granite kitchen, hardwoodthrough out. Crashing surf, pri-vate sandy beach. AvailableOct. 2010. $3900/month. 207-899-7641.

YARMOUTH HOME FORRENT. 4 bedrooms, deck, 2 cargarage with lots of storage.2,000/mo. Efficient gas heat. Inimmaculate condition. Nosmoking/pets. Available mid-Aug. Call 207-653-3820.

YARMOUTH- CONDO- SEA-SONAL RENTAL- CompletelyFurnished. 3 bedrooms, 2 Fullbaths. 1 car garage. AvailableSept 15th to June 1st, 2011.$1300 per month plus deposit.207-846-7830.

RENTALS WANTED

HOUSE SITTER AVAILABLE.Aug.-Feb. Long/short term.Responsible, mature, nonsmoker. Working in the area.References available. 207-374-3588.

ROOFING/SIDING

ROOFING/SIDING-Place yourad here to be seen in 69,500papers a week. Call 781-3661for more information onrates.

ROOMMATE WANTED

CUMBERLAND- ROOM FORRENT. Use of kitchen & W/D.Utilities included. $450/month.First month in advance. Refer-ences. 829-3142 or 671-4647



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JUNKREMOVALwe haul ANYTHING to the dump

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We haul anything to the dump.Basements and Attic Clean-Outs

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Call 781-3661 for more information on rates.

SERVICES OFFERED

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DUMP MAN

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Furniture/Doors/Windows/etc.

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828-8699

FEMALEORDAINED MINISTER

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deserves your personal touch.TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE IT HAPPEN!

Nancy 725-6373

865-0555

Computer Sales & Service

Jerid HallOwner/Contractor

[email protected]

Free Estimates Fully Insured

■ NEW CONSTRUCTION ■ ADDITIONS■ GARAGES & DECKS ■ REMODELING

■ HARDSCAPE ■ PATIOS■ WALKWAYS ■ STONEWALLS

Build ME Construction,LLCFor All Your Quality Building Needs

TAMMYOf All TradesSmall Home Repairs * Dump RunsJunk Removal * Organization of

Basements, Rooms, Office, GarageBookkeeping * Landscaping

Yard Work * Painting & more!

Please call Tammy 207-318-3337

TREE SERVICES

SPEARS HILLTREE SERVICE

Cumberland, MaineMaine Licensed – Insured – Certified

RemovalsPruning – Tree & ShrubLot Clearing – Thinning

Crane ServiceBucket Truck

207-749-1137Email: [email protected]

Free Estimates24 Hr Emergency Service

• Climbing• Limbing• Difficult

take-downs• Fully insured • Free estimates

• Many references

829-6797

REE SERVICEJIM’S• Removals• Chipping• Lots cleared

&thinned

Tree SpiritsArbor Care

licensed and insured

Mark CollinsLicensed Landscape Arborist

207.239.0887

• ConscientiousTree Care

• Fine Pruning• Planting

and Removal• Free Estimates

FOWLER TREE CARE:Licensed Arborist & MasterApplicator, fully insured. Largetree pruning, ornamental tree,shrub pruning, spraying, deeproot fertilizing, hedges, difficulttree removal, cabling. Free esti-mates. Many references. 829-5471.

STORM DAMAGE

[email protected]

ADS TREE WORK• Take Downs • Pruning

• Stump Grinding

Licensed, Insured Maine ArboristScott Gallant • 838-8733

STUMP & GRIND - Profession-al stump chipping service. Fullyinsured, Free estimates. CallRob Taisey at 846-6338 anytime. “We get to the root of yourproblem.”

TUTORING

SAILING LESSONS ONCasco Bay. Build the confi-dence to sail 22’ to 30’ sail-boats through my CertificateSailing courses. Also availableare Adult Refresher courses,Private Lessons, Day Sailsand Sunset Sails. Schedulesare flexible and courses areaffordable.Visit: handyboat.com for detailsor call Capt. Lyman Stuart at207-615-6917.

SAT & ACT PrepCollege essay writingAffordable classes start Sept. 7Practice testsOne-on-one tutoringBob Cerf 781-2283clubztutoring.com/Falmouthbobthetutor.com

CHINESE INSTRUCTIONNative speaker, with manyyears experience in teachingChinese. Would like to offer pri-vate or group instruction. 879-0182. [email protected]

VACATION RENTALS

FLORIDA RENTAL. FULLYfurnished house on the coursein a gated golfing communityfor adults. Located in Ocala.Community has 2 pools, fitnessroom, hot tub, tennis courts,and more. Looking for longterm seasonal rental or yearround. Call for details. 207-865-0447.

Private oceanfront cottage,Cape Elizabeth. Spacious, 3bedroom: available immedi-ately. Rent determined bylength of stay. 207-773-7938.

SCENIC TUSCANY- Charm-ing 1 bedroom apartmentequipped, old world patio,backyard, great views. Historichillside village, ocean and Flo-rence close by. $725.00 week-ly. 207-767-3915.

WANTED

CUSTOM JEWELRY WANT-ED- Rings, Necklaces, Ear-rings, Pins. Also other col-lectibles. CASH PAID. Call 797-0044.

WORSHIP

WORSHIP SERVICES- LETFORECASTER READERSKNOW ABOUT YOUR SER-VICES AND PROGRAMS INOUR WORSHIP CATEGORY.Call 781-3661 for advertisingrates.

YARD SALES

YARD SALE - FALMOUTHSat. 8/21 8 am-12 pm

9 Raymond Rd, off Johnson Rd,between Route 1 and 88

Kids quality clothes & toys,(LL Bean jogging stroller,) Women’s clothes,

(Vera Bradley purse) household items,furniture, queen bed, and more!

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beneficial, they are not broadly shared across Maine.“The tax benefit has not been available to Maine

people generally,” Mills said in the interview. The dura-tion of any tax benefit is also limited, he said, because the turbines have a 20-year life-span and depreciate in value over that period.

Furthermore, the unorganized territory, or UT, where many of the large installations have been built, “already has the lowest tax rates in Maine,” Mills wrote in his critique. “(A)nd wind power could reduce them by a third more.

“But the benefit will accrue primarily to those who own land in the UT, the large out-of-state owners like Irving, Wagner and Plum Creek who already benefit from the special tree growth’ tax treatment ... and who stand to gain substantially from leasing their ridge tops to the wind developers.”

Task force favored wind powerThere were 16 members on the task force: several

members of the Baldacci administration, a wind power attorney, two staff from state environmental groups (with a third acting as an alternate), Democratic and Republican lawmakers, a union member and a represen-tative of the Independent Energy Producers of Maine. The chairman was Alec Giffen, director of the Maine Forest Service.

All members of the task force favored wind power development, although the environmental groups had each opposed specific wind power projects in the past. The environmental groups’ battle against the Redington wind project in western Maine, close to the Appalachian Trail, had recently ended with Redington’s rejection by the Land Use Regulation Commission. While they won the fight to reject Redington, the groups were chastened

“The changes got rid of the requirement that it fit har-moniously into the natural landscape,” he said. “If you used that, you couldn’t have wind power in undeveloped ridgelines, only in Walmart parking lots.”

The changes also allowed wind power to be essen-tially an allowed use in much of LURC’s jurisdiction.

“Previously wind power had to go through rezoning” in LURC territory in order to be built, Publicover said. “And that had certain criteria, certain hurdles that had to be met that, if you interpreted them with a straight face, you could never allow it and essentially LURC was in the uncomfortable position of having to ignore the ac-tual meaning of their regulations to allow wind power.”

The 2,000 and 3,000 megawatt goals for the state were also not controversial, nor was the substantial amount of wind turbine construction, largely along miles of Maine mountaintops, that would be necessary to reach that goal.

When asked if the task force had discussed the num-ber of turbines that would have to be erected to meet that goal, Giffen, the chairman, said, “Not that I recall.”

Other members of the task force could also not re-member any discussion about the number of turbines, although one attendee at meetings, Steve Clark from the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, did present the task force with his estimate that it would take 1,000 to 2,000 turbines to meet the goal.

“There were one or two very brief questions and that was it, they didn’t explore that issue any further,” Clark said.

Naomi Schalit is executive director and senior reporter of the Maine Center for Public Interest Reporting, a nonprofit and nonpartisan journalism organization based in Hallowell. The center can be reached at [email protected] and on the Web at pinetreewatchdog.org.

by accusations of being insufficiently concerned with stemming global warming.

Did the criticism leveled at the environmental mem-bers of the task force make them more eager to dem-onstrate their support for wind power?

“I think we did start with an assumption that wind power development was going to take place in Maine,” said David Publicover, a forestry specialist with the Ap-palachian Mountain Club. “We never really engaged in an argument as to whether there should be wind power development in Maine.”

What changedThe task force proposed that the Legislature make

significant changes to state law:• Eliminate certain scenic and zoning standards that

were a barrier to placing wind turbines in the landscape.• Streamline and expedite consideration of construc-

tion proposals.• Eliminate a layer of legal appeal in wind power

projects.• Set aggressive goals for wind power production

over the next dozen years: 2,000 megawatts of wind power capacity by 2015 and at least 3,000 megawatts by 2020, of which 300 should be built offshore. (The state today has 111 turbines representing 265 mega-watts of installed wind power, with 161 megawatts in line to begin production.)

• Guide wind power development to all of the incor-porated towns in the state as well as a significant por-tion of territory under the jurisdiction of the Land Use Regulation Commission (LURC), setting aside areas in the so-called “core” of LURC where development would not occur.

The changes in the scenic and zoning standards, Publicover said, were significant but not hard to agree upon.


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