may 2020 volume 3, issue 3 …maine’s wintering wildlife, including wild turkeys.” allen says we...
TRANSCRIPT
www.centralmainetoday.com • www.turnerpublishing.net • 207-225-2076 • Fax: 207-225-5333 • [email protected] • [email protected]
Direct mailed each month to the residents of Brunswick and Topsham.
Maine’s largest direct mail community publication company serving over 200,000 homes and “It’s All Good” News!
MAINE NEWS at www.turnerpublishing.net/news
FREEJuly 2020
Volume 3, Issue 5
Just Good News Since 1992
A Product of
A Maine Owned Company
Midcoast Beacon
Midcoast Beacon
www.centralmainetoday.com
NOW STOCKING SCHLUTER SYSTEMS!
Sherm Arnold’s page 7
NOW HIRING NIGHT WAREHOUSECore Mark page 7
Hang in there! Together WE will beat this. Hang in there! Together WE will beat this. Please reach out to us and let us know Please reach out to us and let us know
how we can help you through these times. how we can help you through these times. [email protected] [email protected]
Turner Publishing TeamTurner Publishing Team
INDEX Funny Things Kids Say........ 2
Reader Recipe ....................3
V. Paul Reynolds ................5
Movie Review.....................6
Healthy Geezer ..................7
Classifieds........................ 11
Victor Block......................16
FEATURE ARTICLESHealth & Wellness................. 4Critter Chatter..................13Spring & Summer..............14Staycation! .......................15
THE BEST PRICING IN MAINE ON CABINETS AND COUNTERTOPS!
Fiddlehead Designs page 16
���" �����"�'!&��$��$�(�$�
���#��"'$�������"$%���&�&"�����-���!�
##"�!& �!&%,���!��+��$"��$*��&"$��
�$���"
)&$��
���.���.����
��� ��!�."$�
$���%�" '!�&*-�"!��#&%."$�
ECRWSSPRSRT STD
U.S. POSTAGEPAID
PERMIT #454PORTLAND, ME
04101POSTAL CUSTOMER
BRUNSWICK — The Unitar ian Universalist Church of Brunswick an-nounced that its Concerts for a Cause series has raised $1,457.21 for each of its 2019-20 charities — Tedford Hous-ing and the Oasis Free Clinics.
UUCB Concerts for a Cause is a series of perfor-mances hosted by the UU Church of Brunswick as a part of the church’s commit-ment to the arts and to sup-porting the important work of local non-profits. The con-certs are meant to encourage the community to come to-gether in celebration of music and giving back.
During the 2019-20 fis-cal year, there were eight concer ts ranging from well-known singer-song-writers to jazz singers, to a bluegrass band and a coun-try/pop band, to a blues/rock-playing cello player. The first four concerts were a great success, but the last four concerts had to be can-celed because of COVID-19.
The Concerts for a Cause committee is disappoint-ed that they were not able to
raise more for their selected charities, but said they know that every contribution given to these charities is needed and gratefully appreciated.
Two-thirds of proceeds from the 2019-20 concert series were donated to:
• Tedford Housing which
works the community to find lasting solutions to the challenges of homelessness. It provides two emergency homeless shelters, supportive housing for previously home-less people, homeless preven-tion services and one-time emergency fuel assistance
for low-income people.• Oasis Free Clinics,
which offers free medical and dental services and pre-scription drug assistance to 18-64 year olds in the mid coast area who have no health insurance and cannot afford to pay for care.
The organizations were selected from the list of Charities with Soul, which are voted on by the congre-gation at the beginning of each fiscal year. The chari-ties’ individual websites out-line how to donate as well as volunteer opportunities.
Brunswick UCC Concerts for a Cause raise nearly $1,500 for charities
Submitted photoReceiving their monetary gifts from Concerts for a Cause Chair Susan Michaud (center) are: the executive directors of Oasis Free Clinics and Tedford Housing, Anita Ruff (left), and Rota Knott (right).
Page 2 Midcoast Beacon July 2020
Reimagine
Good healthcare is more than good medicine. It’s a personal experience that makes you feel calm, strong and confident in the people caring for you. We created the Topsham Care Center to give you advanced medical care and an environment that contributes to your healing, too: seamless, soothing and simple. It’s a better place to get better.
105 Topsham Fair Mail Road, Topsham, Maine 04086
207-798-6300
SPECIALTY CARE including cardiology, general surgery, radiology, oncology, and pathology, with on-site lab services.
cmhc.org/tcc
Your Healthcare Experience
Funny things kids say!
Share the funniest thing your kid or grandkid said this week! You could win a
gift certificate to an area merchant!
Name:
Address:
City: State: Zip:
Email Address: Phone:
Would you like to receive email notification of local sales and specials ___Y ___N
Please tell us your age (circle one) 12-25 yrs. 26-35 yrs. 36-45 yrs. 46-55 yrs. 56 yrs. & up
Gender: ___Male ___Female
How do you receive your news (circle all that apply):
print computer mobile
Submit this form with your Funniest Thing Kids Say conversation. Winners
chosen randomly from entries that include this form and a submitted
conversation.
Enter as many times as you want, but each entry must be emailed separately or mailed separately.Funny Things Kids SayTurner Publishing, Inc.P.O. Box 214, Turner, Maine 04282
Or email: [email protected]
Me to my 5yr old daughter: Kirstyanna don’t push my buttons.
Kirstyanna: My don’t see no buttons mommy! With a funny look on her face!
I just busted up laughing! – Stephanie Grenier, Waterville
I, a Rubenesque grandmother, was on the phone with my 3 year old ‘hunny bunny’. My country view of life paled in comparison to her NYC toddler lifestyle. I was lamenting my need for a hair trim soon. She replied, “ Listen Grandma, all you have to do is ask if you can sit in a Barbie pink car chair…you will have soooo much fun!!” – Nan Bigelow, Brunswick
My husband, stepson and I had stopped to visit my mother-in-law not realizing she had a meeting to go to. After a few minutes of being there she needed to get ready to leave. Getting up from her chair she looked at her grandson and said she had to go ‘fix her face’. He looked up at her so seriously and said, “Why Nana, is it broken?” – Laurie Crane, Rumford
The other day I was talking to my niece who is five years old and just lost her very first tooth. We call her KK. She goes, “Oh Auntie, I hope your tooth fairy uses hand sanitizer before she goes under my pillow!” We laughed and laughed and when I asked her why she replied, “ I don’t want to get the virus, the tooth fairy goes to everyone’s house!”
The way kids think are so wonderful! I reassured her that she had nothing to worry about and fairies are magical! – Stephanie Grenier, Waterville
July 2020 Midcoast Beacon Page 3
1-866-497-0647MKT-P0108
© 2020 Inogen, Inc. All rights reserved.
Call Inogen Today To Request Your FREE Info Kit
One solution for oxygen at home, away, and for travelIntroducing the INOGEN ONE – It’s oxygen therapy on your terms
No more tanks to refill. No more deliveries. No more hassles with travel. The INOGEN ONE portable oxygen concentrator is designed to provide unparalleled freedom for oxygen therapy users. It’s small, lightweight, clinically proven for stationary and portable use, during the day and at night, and can go virtually anywhere — even on most airlines. Inogen accepts Medicare and many private insurances!
Reclaim Your Freedom And Independence NOW!
ORDER NOW! 1.844.316.8667 ask for 63281BGEwww.OmahaSteaks.com/family125
*Savings shown over aggregated single item base price. Standard S&H applies. ©2020 Omaha Steaks, Inc. Exp. 10/31/20
+ 4 MORE BURGERS FREETHAT’S 20 COURSES + SIDES & DESSERT!
4 (5 oz.) Butcher’s Cut Filet Mignon4 (4 oz.) Boneless Pork Chops4 (4 oz.) Omaha Steaks Burgers4 (3 oz.) Gourmet Jumbo Franks4 (2.8 oz.) Potatoes au Gratin4 (4 oz.) Caramel Apple TartletsOmaha Steaks Seasoning Packet$224.91* separately
GET THE GRILLER’S BUNDLEINTRODUCTORY PRICE: $7999
WE’ RE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER
YEAH - EVEN US!!Lawrence Stevens is bringing us up with the times as he portrays Turner Publishing’s mascot COOP
with the proper protective equipment. Lawrence is the originator of our mascot/logo and winner of the drawing contest held 28 years ago at the start of our first publication the “Country Courier.” His kind words and drawing mean so much to us in these time of need. Thank you Lawrence for your support and for following us for over 28 years!
ReaderReader Recipes Recipes
If you send us a recipe to share with our readers and we print it you could win a Gift Certificate to an area
merchant from one of our papers!
Either fill out the entry form below and include with recipe (one entry per month please) and mail to: Reader Recipes, P.O. Box 214 Turner, ME 04282 or email to: [email protected]. (one entry per household please)
Note: Turner Publishing will not lend or sell your email address to a third party.
Name:
Address:
City: State: Zip:
Caesar Salad PizzaSubmitted by: Cynthia Hall, Lisbon Falls
Ingredients:Romaine lettuce2 cooked pizza shellsDressing (see below)
Dressing:Mix in blender:1 egg2 cloves garlic½ tsp dry mustard½ tsp salt½ tsp ground pepper½ oz or 1 TB wine vinegar¼ tsp Worchester sauceJuice of 1 lemon1 drop of tobasco sauce2/3 cup olive or Veg oil
Directions:After mixed: Spread some dressing on cooled shells and then add rest to chopped up lettuce. Put lettuce on pizza crust and top it with (optional) bacon bits, banana pep-pers, parmesan cheese.
Such a nice summer pizza! Enjoy!
Page 4 Midcoast Beacon July 2020
George Smith. A Maine treasure. Three years ago, he was diagnosed with ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis). From the get-go, he has tried to maintain a positive attitude, even as the disease has progressed throughout his body.
In an interview I did with him in 2018, he vowed not to let ALS define the re-maining years of his life. His outlook on life is a huge reason why he is a treasure, but not the only one. Smith
is a champion of the out-doors, especially the Maine outdoors. For 18 years, he was executive director of the Sportsman’s Alliance of Maine.
In 2017, he was presented with the Harry Richardson Environmental Leadership Award “for writing, speak-ing, advocating, and inspir-ing all of us to protect the woods, waters, and wildlife of Maine.” His home town of Mount Vernon gave him the Spirit of America Award
for his contributions to the community. In 2018, he and his wife Linda donated their 125-acre woodlot near their home to the Kennebec Land Trust to support childhood programming.
Smith is also a prolif-ic writer, whose topics, of course, include anything and everything to do with the outdoors, but he has also never been one to shy away from politics. Heis still able to write using two fingers and a computer program called Dragon Dictation. When I asked him if he’d like to write something for
Catching Health about how he has been coping with the pandemic, he said he would love to.
This is his story:“As we quarantined in our
homes, a lot of wild animals took over our yards. Linda and I have enjoyed most of them, but not all of them.
“One night two weeks ago, a bear tore down and busted our bird feeders, right in front of our kitchen win-dow. That bear also visited our neighbors and tore apart two of their beehives. Lin-da quickly put out new bird
feeders which she brings in every night. I recommend that you do that because we have a lot of bears (45,000) and they are not just in rural Maine. They’re even show-ing up in our cities.
“We’ve enjoyed seeing a doe deer, with last year’s fawn, and the turkeys that feed all over our yard. We al-
so have a stunning array and number of birds, including a bunch of warblers, lots of orioles, woodpeckers, gold-finches, a beautiful cardinal, and more. We also have a couple of geese that parade across our lawn with their
Visit Diane’s all new CatchingHealth.com website for Health Reporting That Makes a Difference.
Read what’s new on the Catching Health blog
Listen to the latestCatching Health podcast
Get expert answers tocommon health questions
Try a new healthy recipe
Read what’s new on the Catching Health blog
Listen to the latestCatching Health podcast
Get expert answersto health questions
Try a new healthy recipe
C AT C H I N G H E A LT H . C O M
Health &
Winship Green Center for Health & Rehabilitation51 Winship Street, Bath, ME 04530
207-443-9772 or email [email protected]
www.WinshipGreenCenterRehab.com
Center for Health & Rehabilitation
We Specialize in
Cardiac Pulmonary Diabetes Orthopedics
Winship Green off ers Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation, Long-term care and Long-term Care
for our aging Memory impaired Community.
We accept Medicare~MaineCarePrivate Pay~Commercial Insurance
For a tour and to learn more about Winship Green, contact Michelle today for your Respite,
Rehabilitation and Long-Term Care needs.
Spurwink is currently seeking dedicated professionals to join our team of talented staff. Spurwink may be the place
for you! We are hiring in the following areas and more!
Certified Nursing Assistant - Lewiston$1,000 Sign on Bonus!!
Seeking FT, PT and Per Diem Staff
Starting pay between $12.68 to $14 with 2nd and 3rd shift differentials. PLUS ADDITIONAL $3 weekend differential.
CNAs accompany patients on fun community outings and play a role in care planning and quality of life decisions.
We offer a competitive benefit package and generous paid time off!Join our Experienced, Caring and Supportive TeamJoiJoin on ourur ExpExperieriencenceded, CaCarinring ag andnd SupSupporportivtive Te Teameam
Please visit http://www.spurwink.org/careers to learn more. If you have any questions pleas call Chris St.Louis at
(207) 871-1200 or email [email protected]
Accep ng Applica ons for full and part me, Personal Support
Specialists/Caregivers
APPLYTODAY!
207-742-0002 Fax: 207-742-0000 caringhandsme.com
FEATURE COLUMN
With summer upon us and berry season soon approach-ing all I can think of is all the wonderful ways to enjoy the fruits of the seasons. Of course fresh strawberries, blueberries, blackberries and raspberries are perfect for dessert plain and by the cupful. But there are those special occasions when you crave a nice berry filled pie.
Making pie crust is an ex-
tra challenge if you are trying to avoid gluten. Not just any flour will do for a pie crust. If you find yourself in this situ-ation or perhaps you are hav-ing dinner guest who cannot tolerate gluten try this simple pie crust recipe below.
Ingredients:• 3 egg yolks • 1 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar• 1 cup rice flour
• 1 cup cornstarch• ½ cup tapioca starch• 1 teaspoon baking soda• 1 tablespoon sugar (option)• ¼ teaspoon salt• 1 cup shortening• Ice water to mixDirections:Mix eggs and vinegar
together in a bowl and set aside.
Mix all dry ingredients to-
gether separately then add to your eggs and vinegar mix-ture. Cut in shortening until mixture becomes crumbly. Slowly and gradually add ice water while stirring until mixture become pliable and easy to form. (Approximate-ly ½ cup of ice water will work.) Divide mixture into halves.
Powder your mixture and your counter top with rice
flour and begin rolling out your dough to form a pie shape. If the dough does not feel workable you may need to chill it for a couple of hours before rolling out.
Once your pie shell is made you can fill it with your favorite berry pie rec-ipe and you’ll have yourself a gluten free dessert for your summer gatherings.
Live long, Live well.
Gluten - Free dessert for berry seasonJodi Cornelio
Live Long, Live WellJodi R. Cornelio, AS, BA, MBANutritionist, Personal Trainer and Motivational [email protected]
CATCHING HEALTH WITH DIANE ATWOOD
Submitted photo
The good, the bad and the wild during coronavirus pandemic
The goodgPage 10
July 2020 Midcoast Beacon Page 5
Communitylittle theatre
CLT
LEWISTON-AUBURN
www.laclt.com
207-783-0958boxoffi [email protected]
30 Academy Street, AuburnPO Box 262, Auburn ME 04212
BOX OFFICE HOURSMonday 4 - 6 p.m.
FMI
YARMOUTH — Several central Maine historic properties were among 16 that were awarded historic preservation grants from Maine Preservation, in partnership with The 1772 Foundation.
Maine Preservation is the statewide, nonprofit organization that promotes and preserves historic places, buildings, downtowns and neighborhoods, strength-ening the cultural and economic vital-
ity of Maine communities and The 1772 Foundation, based in Providence, R.I., plays a leading role in promoting historic preservation nationwide.
Central Maine organizations awarded grants are:
• Readfield Union Meeting House Corp. (Readfield Union Meeting House $10,000)
• Washburn-Norlands Foundation Inc. (Universalist Meeting House $10,000)
• Johnson Hall Inc. (Johnson Hall $5,000)• Freeport Historical Society (Harrington
House $4,500)In its most recent grant round, The 1772
Foundation worked with the six New En-gland statewide historic preservation orga-nizations, including Maine Preservation, to administer 1:1 matching grants of up to $10,000 for deserving projects. At their quarterly meeting, the trustees of The 1772 Foundation awarded $100,000 in grants to 16 Maine projects. Maine Preservation worked closely with The 1772 Foundation to select the awarded projects and will man-age the grants. Overall, a total of $600,000 was awarded to 79 grantees across the six
New England states. The initial pool of 48 Maine applicants
included libraries, theatres, museums, lighthouses, and community centers re-questing more than $435,197 in capital repair projects. From these inquiries, or-ganizations 28 organizations were invited to submit full applications, totaling over $235,000 in needed funds. The grants to Maine organizations are being provided for roof repair; exterior rehabilitation, in-cluding masonry repair and window resto-ration; foundation repair; fire/security sys-tems; solar systems installation; painting; and the development of building condition assessments and maintenance plans.
Four central Maine historic properties among 16 to get grants
AUGUSTA — Kennebec Savings Bank president and CEO Andrew Silsby and Kennebec Federal Savings and Loan Asso-ciation of Waterville president and CEO Allan Rancourt have announced the signing of a definitive agreement to merge the two financial institutions under the Kennebec Savings Bank name. The merger was unanimously approved by both institu-tions’ board of directors and is anticipated to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2020, subject to customary closing conditions, including the receipt of all required regulatory approvals.
“Our mission at KSB is to provide the highest quality customer and community-focused banking experience possible, which aligns perfectly with KFS’s longstanding commitment to the Waterville region,” said Silsby. “We are thrilled to welcome KFS’s talented employees and valued customers to the KSB family.”
“Kennebec Savings Bank has a strong reputation for excel-lence in customer service and community involvement — two values our banks proudly share,” said Rancourt. “I feel confi-dent that this will be a win-win-win for our customers and em-ployees, and for the Waterville region.”
Under the terms of the merger agreement, KFS will be merged with and into KSB, and customers of KFS will become customers of KSB. Upon completion of the merger, KFS’s current locations will remain in operation and employees will transition to KSB’s team. The combined bank will have approx-imately $1.25 billion in assets.
“All of KFS’s customers can expect to see the same faces they know and trust and at the same convenient branches – but now will add easy access to KSB’s full array of prod-ucts, services, and locations,” said Silsby.
Customers of both KSB and KFS will see no change to their accounts or service levels until the merger is complet-ed. KFS customers will receive communications prior to any changes to enhance their products, improve their ac-count access, and any upgraded digital abilities. Once the banks are officially combined, KFS customers will have access to KSB branches, and vice versa.
Headquartered in Augusta, KSB is a 150-year-old state-chartered community bank with locations in Augusta, Waterville, Farmingdale, Winthrop, and Freeport.
KFS is an 84-year-old community bank with two loca-tions in Waterville.
For more information, contact senior Vice President David Holmblad at 207-274-3830 or [email protected].
Kennebec Savings Bank and Kennebec Federal Savings and Loan Association of Waterville to merge
A Hex, or if your Latin is good, a Hexagenia limbata, is a bomber-size Mayfly that shows up on Maine trout ponds in mid-summer, usual-ly early July. For a trout, they are a turkey dinner with all the fixin’s — a chance to get the most amount of food for the least amount of effort.
To a trout-loving fly fisher-men, a Hex hatch is an adren-aline rush — a sight to behold. In fact, like a solar eclipse or an expanse of northern lights
in the winter sky, a true Hex hatch on a trout pond counts as one of those special mo-ments in nature. Truth is my experience with Hex hatches can be counted on one hand. Still, one July Hex encounter stands out in my memory.
Diane and I were camped at one of Wiggie Robinson’s favorite trout ponds in early July. The fishing had been slow all day. Then just be-fore dark the Hexes began to bust through the still surface of the pond. Soon the pond was covered with these big-winged, lime-green duns. It looked like a flotilla of small sailboats “in irons,” be-calmed by the dying breeze.
Blup, Blup, Blup. The feeding began and the pond was peppered with surface feeding trout dimples wher-
ever you looked. The trout gorged themselves for about an hour. They also took our big White Wulffs without hesitation. Then the Hexes disappeared as fast as they came on, and the fishing slowed accordingly.
There is an ongoing de-bate among Maine anglers about what to call these big bugs. Anglers who know a lot more about entomology than I do say that most of us misname the Hex, calling it a Green Drake, as in “Hey, Joe. You really missed it. As soon as the sun went behind the mountain, the pond was covered with Green Drakes. A wicked hatch! Never seen anything to beat it.”
So the question is, I guess, “When is a Green Drake a Green Drake, and when is a
Hex a Hex?” You don’t care? Well, in that case, you’re probably just a casual fly fisher of trout. Those of us, whose heroes are fly fishing entomologists, like to know our bugs, for that is how you get to know your trout and how best to seduce them.
I put the aforementioned question to Tom Fuller, a seasoned fly fisher, outdoor writer, author, and aspir-ing entomologist, who has written an informative new book, “Eastern Hatches.” Here is his answer:
“The differences between the Eastern Green Drake (3 tails on the dun) and the Hex hatch (two tails on the dun) are at best subtle. The Eastern has mottled wings; the Hex does not, but does have veins. Col-oration and size really depend
on the waters where they’re found and the fertility. The re-al difference is the double gills found on body segment #1 on the Hex. The Eastern nymph has single gills on body seg-ments 1 through 7.”
As Fuller pointed out, when these big bugs are onthe water, the fish are re-ally fired up and just about any big pattern will work. Wulffs, a large Adams, or a Hornberg never disappoint when the Hex hatch is on.
As always, the best of trout fishing in Maine begins to fade as summer comes on and water temperatures drive the brookies deep into the spring holes. But there is still time, especially because of the late spring and slow-warming waters. The farther north in Maine you go the more likely
that the favorable water tem-peratures will hold a while longer. And who knows? You might get lucky and get in on a Green Drake hatch during a cloudy, humid day. You won’t soon forget it, if it happens.
So whether your Green Drake is a Hexagenia lim-bata or an Ephemera guttu-lala, the trout don’t seem to care. And that’s what counts.
The author is editor of the “Northwoods Sporting Journal.” He is also a Maine guide and host of a weekly radio program — “Maine Outdoors” — heard Sundays at 7 p.m. on “The Voice of Maine News - Talk Network.” He has authored three books; online purchase information is available at www.maine-outdoorpublications.com. or at www.sportingjournal.com.
‘Green Drake’ or ‘Hex’ doesn’t matter to the fishFEATURE COLUMN
Travel ScamsSummer has arrived and people are starting to venture out. With lots of pent up energy and a need for a good deal travel scams are booming. So remember, as you search for savings on lodging and ights, keep a sharp eye out for deceptive off ers and outright scams that could cost you a bundle. Common scams
include lookalike websites for airlines and popular travel companies, emails off ering free ights but requiring credit card information or click links that download malware.
To ensure a safe summer getaway be wary of hotel or airline deals that are just too good to be true and be on the lookout for websites with odd spelling or grammatical errors, which indicate it may have been created by a scammer in a foreign country.
Be a fraud ghter! If you can spot a scam, you can stop a scam.
Report scams to local law enforcement. For help from AARP, call 1-877-908-3360 or visit the AARP Fraud Watch Network at www.aarp.org/fraudwatchnetwork.
Scam Alert Bulletin Board
V. Paul Reynolds
Page 6 Midcoast Beacon July 2020
AUGUSTA — Kennebec Savings Bank recently named six nonprofits throughout its service area as the recipients of its 2020 Catalyst Grants. Each recipient will receive a one-time $10,000 donation to help them continue to fulfill their missions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Each year, Kennebec Savings Bank’s Catalyst Grant pro-gram awards funds to nonprofits to help them launch new, innovative projects that enhance their ability to serve the community. However, due to the impact of COVID-19 pan-demic on the nonprofit community, the 2020 Catalyst Grant program has award six $10,000 grants to local nonprofits who are able to demonstrate a specific need for relief funds.
“We know that this has been an especially challenging time for nonprofits providing critical services to our com-munity’s most vulnerable citizens during this time,” said Kennebec Savings Bank President & CEO Andrew Silsby. “We are pleased to provide this funding to six nonprofits so that we can provide the kind of support that our nonprofits need the most.”
The recipients include:
• Educare Central Maine of Waterville provides early care and education to young children and communities.
• Boys & Girls Club of Augusta provides free after school programming for at-risk, low-income, and low-per-
forming teenagers, serving 450 teenagers in grades 7-12.
• Kennebec Behavioral Health, headquartered in Water-ville,promotes the well-being of children, adults and families who experience mental illness, emotional dif-ficulties, or behavioral challenges throughout Kennebec and Somerset counties.
• Neighbors Driving Neighbors coordinates volunteer drivers who assist elderly and disabled individuals with grocery and prescription drop off and pick up in the towns of Mt. Vernon, Fayette, Vienna, Belgrade and Rome. They are now working to safely get back to their mission to provide transportation services.
• Freeport Community Services provides emergency food, fuel, and utility assistance, as well as enrichment programs for children and adults in the greater Freeport area.
• Family Violence Project (FVP) is the Domestic Vio-lence Resource Center serving Kennebec and Somerset Counties. The agency takes a proactive and responsive approach in ending domestic violence, from the 24/7 free confidential helpline and emergency sheltering to community and school-based educators. FVP offers a wide range of services for victims/survivors, perpetra-tors of DV, and third parties.
“Kennebec Savings Bank’s generosity to support Educare’s quality service for the children and families during this pandemic highlights how important com-munity partnerships are,” said Tracye Fortin, Educare Central Maine’s Executive Director. “We are proud to ensure that significant health and safety protocols are being implemented as we engage with children to pro-mote creative learning experiences throughout their day. KSB funding directly supports the smaller group oppor-tunities for enhanced learning at school and allows Edu-care to provide families with ways to continue learning at home.”
Catalyst Grant recipients are chosen through a com-petitive application process by an internal selection committee comprised of employees representing dif-ferent areas of the Bank. Since its inception in 2016, the Catalyst Grant program has awarded $240,000 toward sixteen organizations.
For more information, contact community engage-ment director Amanda Cooley at [email protected].
Prepare for unexpected power outages with a Generac home standby generator
FREE 7-Year Extended Warranty*A $695 Value!
SCHEDULE YOUR FREE IN-HOME ASSESSMENT TODAY!207-705-9207
Off er valid March 16, 2020 - Sept 6, 2020
Special Financing Available Subject to Credit Approval *Terms & Conditions Apply
Rumford(207)507-1257
www.wmemachines.com
Western Maine Machines wsness
Central VacuumsSewing MachinesVacuum CleanersSales - Service - Installa on - Repairs
High Tech Machines with Old-Fashioned Service
Delivery and Financing
Available
YODER’S SAWMILL, LLC
Bagged CedarShavings 278-3539 278-3777
CEDAR IS OURSPECIALTY
Long Lasting • Rot ResistantBeautiful
Choose from: 5/4 Decking, Fence Pickets,V-Match Siding, Clapboards, Log Siding
BAGGED CEDAR SHAVINGS AVAILABLE
16 Bolstridge Road, Corinnawww.yoderssawmill.com
MOVIE REVIEW
(Amazon Studios)
Back before 9/11, there was a time when films like “Die Hard,” “Under Siege” and “Speed,” all about a lone man’s battle against domestic terrorism, were considered escapist entertainment. You may not be able to find that
kind of escapist fun now-adays, but that doesn’t stop first-time German director Patrick Vollrath from trying with his thriller “7500.” But don’t expect any explosions or one-liners, since this is still a post-9/11 film dealing with the subject in a dramatic and intense way.
One rainy night, Ameri-can pilot Tobias (Joseph Gor-don-Levitt) is on a routine flight from Berlin to Paris. While his Captain, Lutz-mann, (Carlo Kitzlinger) is making the preparations, the co-pilot’s stewardess girl-friend Gokce (Aylin Tezel) is more worried about their tod-dler son and his bright future. When the plane takes off, it
seems like another smooth flight. But then a small group of Muslim terrorists try to storm the cockpit, trying to take control of the plane. With quick th ink ing, Tobias manages to block the door-way from them, but not with-out sustaining an arm injury.
Lutzmann, however, is fatally wounded during the fight, leaving the co-pi-lot alone to try to control the plane before attempting an emergency landing. The hijackers are determined to get through the door, while threatening the other passen-gers. One of the hijackers is a young student, Vedat (Omid Memar), whom Tobias tries to convince to grow a con-
science and break free of the terror. But the misguided youth is not sure whether or not to do the right thing when the other evildoers reveal their ultimate motive.
All of the movie’s major scenes take place within the confines of the airplane’s cockpit. Throughout the film’s 90-minute runtime, we’re experiencing what the main character sees and feel the horrific terror while it’s all happening. Though the movie is fiction, it still feels like it can happen anywhere which makes it all the scari-er. After this movie, expect airport security become ex-tremely tighter.
Rather than simply be all
about action, the movie fo-cus more on character inter-action between Tobias and Vedat. Things quiet down for the third act, but the intensi-ty never lets up as we watch the young man go through a conflict of emotions un-sure of how to get out of it. These two men become the film’s emotional heart filled with sadness and despair. In this era of giant-size, ac-tion-packed epics, it’s nice to see something simple yet ef-fective to come our way.
With a tiny cast, the movie is put upon the shoulders of its main star Gordon-Levitt. His performance is both solid and believable, you feel for his character going
through such a terrifying experience. Special mention goes to young Memar de-spite going over-the-top in some scenes he does deliver a fine portrayal of a pan-icked and terrified young man not knowing what to do in his dilemma.
If you can take it, “7500” is an intense ride of terror with some nice performances to boot. For those who have Prime Video, it’s both worth watching and worth finding something different to try out.
THE MOVIE’S RATING: R (for violence/terror and language)
THE CRITIC’S RAT-ING: 3.5 Stars (Out of Four)
‘7500’
Lucas AllenLucas Allen
CATS EYE CAMERACATS EYE CAMERARecord the adventures your
cat goes on
•Waterproof •Lightweight •Indestructable •Instant time viewing •Live streaming•Long lasting charge
For more info visit www.catseyeCEC.com
SEE THE WORLD
FROM YOUR CATS VIEW
Submitted photo
Kennebec Savings announces 2020 Catalyst Grant recipients
July 2020 Midcoast Beacon Page 7
Sherm Arnold’sFLOORING & KITCHEN
675 Main St, Lewiston • 782-0831 • shermarnolds.com
ATTENTION: Contractors and Homeowners
Big Tile Project?Re-doing a bathroom?
Now Stocking Schluter Systems!
Previous experience in production desired but not required.Great Bene ts Must be 18 or older with HS Diploma or GED.
BE ESSENTIALMaking a Diff erence by Baking Bread!
EOE
LEPAGE BAKERIES IS GROWING
Machine Operators - Full-timeShipping Helpers - Full-timeLocal & In-Demand Products
LET’S MAKE SOME DOUGH!Get Ahead of the Curve – Apply NOW!
Apply online at careers. owersfoods.com
NOW HIRINGNIGHT WAREHOUSE
$13.00- $15.50 HR PLUS INCENTIVE
TEXT CORE TO 97211 TO APPLY OR
TO LEARN MORE
Gardiner, ME
Q. What exactly is tar-tar, that stuff on your teeth?
A . Bacte r ia , mucus and food particles in our mouths produce a color-less film on the surfaces of teeth. This film is called “plaque.” Plaque contrib-utes to tooth decay and gum disease. Plaque that is not removed can harden
and form “tartar.”Brushing your teeth will
remove plaque but not tar-tar. Once tartar builds up, you need a professional cleaning, one of those fun things we all look forward to. Well, it’s definitely bet-ter than gum disease.
Gum disease is common among seniors because it develops painlessly over a long period of time. Gum disease can be aggravated by ill-fitting dentures and poor diet—both of them senior problems. Symp-toms include bleeding, swollen or receding gums, loose teeth, a change in your bite, and persistent
bad breath or taste.Gum disease, known of-
ficially as periodontal dis-ease, affects about 80 per-cent of American adults. Periodontal disease ranges from gum inf lammation (“gingivitis”) to a serious stage that causes tissue damage and tooth loss. In fact, periodontal disease is the leading cause of adult tooth loss.
You’re at greater risk of developing per iodontal disease if you smoke; suf-fer from diabetes, cancer or AIDS; are under great stress; are taking drugs such as antidepressants that reduce saliva in your
mouth; are a woman going through hormonal chang-es, or have a genetic predis-position for gum disease.
The American Acade-my of Periodontology esti-mates one in three people in the USA may have in-herited a susceptibility to gum disease. People who are genetically predisposed to gum disease may be up to six times more likely to develop it, even if they are extraordinarily diligent about dental hygiene.
To prevent gum disease, you should brush your teeth twice a day with a f luoride toothpaste, f loss daily, see a dentist regular-
ly, eat a well balanced diet and avoid tobacco.
[Personal note. Several years ago, I started using a high-powered electric toothbrush that cleans be-tween the teeth. I brush after breakfast and be-fore bed, and I don’t use f loss. My dentist has been amazed at how little plaque there is on my teeth.]
Periodontal disease is treated by scaling and root planing. Scaling is scrap-ing off tartar from above and below the gum line. Root planing gets rid of rough spots on the tooth root where the germs gath-er and helps remove bac-
teria that contribute to the disease. Medications may be used with scaling and root planing.
Your dentist or perio-dontist may recommend f lap surgery to remove tar tar deposits in deep pockets. In f lap surgery, the gums are lifted back and the tartar is removed. The gums are then sutured back in place.
In addition to f lap sur-gery, your periodontist may suggest bone or tis-sue grafts. Grafting is a way to replace or encour-age new growth of bone or gum tissue that has been destroyed.
Tackling tartar on your teeth
By: Fred Cecitti
THE HEALTHY GEEZER
BANGOR — Students from the area were recently recognized for academic achievement at Husson University.
Students were named to the president’s, dean’s and honors list.
PRESIDENT’S LIST
Students named to the president’s list must carry least 12 graded credit hours during the semester and earn a grade point average of 3.80 to 4.0 during the period. Area students named to the president’s list include:
BATH: Mikayla Nicole Rose, a junior enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science program.
BRUNSWICK: Dasol J. Kim, a junior enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Psychology program; Hidehiro Takematsu, a graduate student enrolled in the Doctor of Pharmacy program.
DEAN’S LISTStudents named to the dean’s list must carry at least 12
graded credit hours during the semester and earn a grade point average of 3.60 to 3.79 during the period. Area students named to the dean’s list are:
BRUNSWICK: Alyssa Corinne Dunton, a junior enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Biology program; Lauren J. Grocholl, a senior enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.
TOPSHAM: Cade Allan Char ron, a f irst-year student enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in management program.
HONORS
Students named to the honors list must carry at least 12 graded credit hours during the semester and earn a
grade point average of 3.4 to 3.59 during the period. Area students named to the honors list are:
BATH: Christian A. Brookhouse, a junior enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in management program.
BRUNSWICK: Kelton H. Rose, a senior enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education with a concentration in physical science program.
TOPSHAM: Jared Douglas Walpole Balser, a first-year student enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice program; Tanner B. Greenleaf, a sophomore who is undeclared.
Midcoast students recognized for academic achievement at Husson
Page 8 Midcoast Beacon July 2020
STUDENT NEWS
Seeking a practical, affordable alternative? Discover Funeral Alternatives...
46 Bath Road, Brunswick • 406-4028 • www.FuneralAlternatives.net
$1425.00 CompleteCremation Services
Burial ServicesPre-ArrangementsF U N E R A L
ALTERNATIVES
"Embrace the change"
W H E R E I S Y O U R
CLASSROOM?
uma.edu/classroom
207•442•7736
580 Lisbon Street, Lisbon Falls • 207-407-4093FB @207cbd Instagram @207cbdlife Open Tues-Sat 10-6
580 LisFB @207cb
Providing Quality CBD Products
Find your litt le piece of Find your litt le piece of heaven in the 207heaven in the 207
Fern’sFern’sFern’sEstimating & Claims Office
207-353-2329
20 Atwood Rd. Topsham, ME 04086P: 207-307-2121 E: [email protected]
We look forward to helping you achieve your goals.
OA K LA N D — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid-Maine is reinventing its largest annual fundrais-ing event, “Bowl for Kids’ Sake,” to do “Whatever It Takes” to support the 435 kids the agency serves in eastern, central and mid-coast Maine.
With all 13 of the agen-cy’s bowling events can-celed, supporters will in-stead be walking, biking, reading, hiking, painting and doing other activities of their choice to raise funds for local youth, one - to -one mentor ing programs.
According to Gwendo-lyn Hudson, executive di-rector of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid-Maine, rev-enue from Bowl for Kids’ Sake makes up half of the organization’s annual bud-get. The unforeseen chang-es due to Covid-19, Hudson said, are expected to re-sult in a loss of more than $200,000 this year.
“Many Littles are expe-riencing increased stress, anxiety, fear and isola-tion,” Hudson said. “Even in the best of times, they are facing adversity at a higher rate than the av-erage young person, and will bear the greatest bur-dens of trauma and finan-cial insecurity because of this pandemic.
“Funding is cr it ical right now to continue to provide Big Brothers Big Sisters mentor ing ser-vices to our most vulnera-ble population—our kids. That’s why we are asking
our supporters to do what-ever it takes to support our Littles,” she said.
Teams and individuals can register online at bbb-smidmaine.org, and then create a personal fundrais-ing page where supporters can make safe, electronic donations. Whatever It Takes 4 Kids’ Sake runs now through July 31. Ev-ery person who registers is included in a weekly drawing for local business gift cards. Individuals who raise $125 and teams that raise $500 or more will re-ceive Big Brothers Big Sis-ters t-shirts.
For more i n fo r m a-tion about participating in Whatever It Takes 4 Kids’ Sake, becoming a sponsor, donating weekly prize gift cards, or infor-mation about becoming a Big Brother or Big Sister volunteer, visit bbbsmid-maine.org, email [email protected] or call 207-236-BBBS (2227).
Submitted photoLittles Ireland and Nicholas Norton, of Lewiston, read pen pal letters from their Bigs as part of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid-Maine’s efforts to Keep Kids Connected during the COVID-19 pandemic. The agency’s largest fundraiser, Bowl for Kids’ Sake, is being transformed into a virtual “Whatever It Takes 4 Kids’ Sake” event.
Bowl for Kids’ Sake now Whatever It Takes activity event
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Abigail Minott, of Bath, Maine, was named to Southern New Hampshire Univer-sity’s president’s list for the winter term, which runs from January to May.
Eligibility for the president’s list requires that a student accumulate an academic grade point average of 3.7-4.0 and earn 12 credits for the semester.
Bath student named to SNHU president’s list
WATERVILLE — A pair of students from Brunswick were among 480 students who graduated from Colby Col-lege May 24 with bachelor of arts degrees.
Lena Martin majored in environmental policy and at-tended Brunswick High School, and is the daughter of Burnham and Lisa Martin, of Brunswick.
Nicholas Tucker majored in educational studies and at-tended Brunswick High School and is the son of Newell and Cheryl Tucker, of Brunswick.
Brunswick residents graduate from Colby
WHEATON, Ill. — A trio of Midcoast students were named to the Wheaton College dean’s list for the spring 2020 semester.
To earn dean’s list honors, an undergraduate student must carry 12 or more credit hours and achieve a 3.5 grade point average or higher on the 4.0 scale.
Recognized for academic achievement are Jennie Riggs, of Topsham; Anna Webster, of Brunswick; Katherine Whitman, of Bath.
Midcoast students named to Wheaton dean’s list
July 2020 Midcoast Beacon Page 9
77 Water Street, Hallowell, ME 04347 • 207-248-6767 • www.jmarbour.com • @jmawealth*Investment advisory services are offered through Foundations Investment Advisors, LLC, an SEC registered investment adviser.
J.M. ARBOURWEALTH MANAGEMENT
Call today to learn the
1-833-562-9584
FREE RECORDING
• Drive and Work on some of the best equipment in New England.• Family owned and operated for over 70 Years.
Call De directly at 207.755.0514 or visit HARTT-TRANS.COM for more information.
Now Hiring:- Class A CDL Drivers for Local/OTR/Regional/Flat bed Runs
- Diesel technicians (Auburn Terminal)
101 Main Street #186, Topsham ME 04086207-649-9780 / [email protected]
Law Offi ce of Bonnie L. Kouletsis
Call for a free bankruptcy phone consulta� on.
We are a debt relief agency. We help people le for relief under
the Bankruptcy Code.OPEN 7am-9pm 7 Days a Week
60 Capitol Avenue, Lisbon Falls407-4624
OPEN 9am-9pm 7 Days a Week 59 Main Street Woolwich
20%OFF FOR VETERANSFind us on Leafy
At this time of year four years ago, I gave a talk to eight hundred people at a Lewiston, Maine, elementary school. In it, I shared some ideas about how the students could create an amazing upcoming summer vacation for themselves. I had an absolute blast at the event, and the reaction from the kids and teachers assured me that my talk was well received.
After my talk, a teacher who was thanking me for my message shared a surprising perspective: she said that, for many of the students I had just met, leaving school on Friday is one of the largest stressors in their lives. When I asked why, I learned that many of these kids leave school at the end of each week knowing they won’t eat again un-til they return on Monday morning and are fed by the breakfast program. Then I learned a staggering statistic: in Lewiston, 100% of public school students receive free or reduced-price lunch, and this is true in many other cit-ies and towns in Maine. This was news to me, as it may be to you. My heart sank into my stomach, and I tucked this piece of information into a file I knew I would someday re-open. This is that day.
At J.M. Arbour, we are changing what we do with com-pany profits and redirecting our focus to Maine’s future, which lies in today’s youth, tomorrow’s leaders. So, here is what we are planning to do.
We will be donating a large percentage of our net profits from the management of employer sponsored plans —any-where from 51% to 100% (as I write this, we are waiting
to hear back from the tax pros about our corporate structure and ability to do so)—to two causes. The f irst cause w e w i l l suppor t is a weekend b a c k p a c k program that sends kids home every Friday with six meals so they can eat over the weekend. The second is a program that provides scholarships to Maine students who want to enter the trade industries. Plumbers, heating technicians, electricians, welders, crane operators, builders, diesel mechanics—all these professions are es-sential and always in high demand.
When I graduated from Bowdoin College, I remember people talking about the “need” to leave Maine in order to find “real economic opportunity.” I believe Maine has an abundance of opportunity, but to bring it to fruition we must align those who can mentor and provide opportu-nities with those who want to learn and are willing to do the work—access and connections can be simplified and strengthened.
That is why the next part of our plan is to encourage the owners, executives, and leaders of the companies that hire us to manage their company retirement plans to join a network we are building to provide support in the form of
books and speeches (and overall mentorship) to kids who want to build fulfilling lives here in Maine.
I will sign off from this month’s column by saying that our goal is to feed kids for a lifetime. We want to feed them food as well as positivity, ideas, and hope, which they al-so need to thrive. We want to facilitate access to educa-tion, mentorships, and career opportunities to give Maine students the ability to build a rich and rewarding lives and retire on purpose, right here in Maine. We have titled this effort “The Purpose Project.”
Please call our office for more details; I am always thrilled to speak with people about this project and honest-ly, we need more teammates; we need your help to spread the word. Together, we can end weekend hunger and pro-vide life opportunities for Maine’s young people.
Here is what I promise: If we focus on what we are doing today, we can aim for a better tomorrow.
See you all next month.
Jac Arbour CFP®, ChFC®Jac Arbour is the President of J.M. Arbour Wealth Management. He can be reached at 207-248-6767.
Investment advisory services are offered through Foun-dations Investment Advisors, LLC, an SEC registered in-vestment adviser.
How your retirement account can feed hungry kids in Maine and provide scholarships to trade school students
FEATURE ARTICLE
Tax Preparation Assistance
Contact us for a FREE consultation
• Bookkeeping
• Financial Planning & Analysis
• Financial Organization
• Complex Modeling
• Notary Public
(781) 424-6614 www.jensenfi nancialservices.org
Jensen Financial Services
JF
S
PORTLAND — Nicole Evans has joined the Amer-ican Red Cross of Northern New England as executive director of the Central and Mid Coast Maine Chapter, in Lewiston and Topsham, respectively.
Evans brings more than 20 years of experience in com-
munity impact, development and communications to the role. As the chapter’s execu-tive director, she represents the Red Cross in the commu-nity, building partnerships and capacity with the chap-ter board and other volunteer leaders to help the Red Cross fulfill its mission.
“I am honored to be work-ing alongside American Red Cross volunteers, donors and partners,” Evans said. “Their dedication and generosity are inspiring. We are united together not just in the face of emergencies and disasters, but in helping our neighbors every day.”
Evans most recently served the Mid Coast region as director of development for Midcoast Humane Soci-ety. She has also held leader-ship positions at United Way of Greater Portland and Ed-ucate Maine. Along with her nonprofit experience, Evans has provided consulting and
communications support for small and large businesses throughout the country.
The Central and Mid Coast Maine Chapte r se r ves A nd roscogg in , Franklin, Kennebec, Knox, Lincoln, Oxford and Saga-dahoc counties as well as Brunswick and Harpswell.
Nicole Evans
Evans named as Central, Mid Coast Maine Red Cross executive director
Page 10 Midcoast Beacon July 2020
six babies. That’s quite a sight, and we have everything from loons to turkey vultures and eagles flying up and down our stream.
“Then there are the critters we’re not hap-py to see. One is a huge porcupine, which Linda can walk right up too without wor-rying it. We also have two woodchucks that love to feast in Linda’s gardens. I always shot every woodchuck in our yard, but because of my illness I can’t hold or shoot a gun any-more, and Linda won’t shoot them. She is trying to trap them, but no luck yet.
“I’d love to see a moose in our yard, but sadly, I haven’t seen a moose in Mount Ver-non in years. I used to have a bunch on my woodlot. I think they must have been killed by ticks, which have significantly reduced Maine’s moose population.
“Today, I’m very worried about our out-door industry — especially guides and sporting camps — and our small business-es. A lot of sporting camps will not open this year because they depend on out-of-staters, and they won’t be coming to Maine this summer. Guides have had almost all of their trips canceled. I encourage you to book a day with a Maine guide — I’ve spent many days with Maine guides, and every day was a great experience. You should also book a stay at a Maine sporting camp. They need you!
“Unfortunately, lots of small business-es have closed for good. Linda and I loved Kennebec Chocolates in Augusta and were so disappointed when they closed for good about a month ago. During the seven years that we wrote weekly travel columns for the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel, we got to know many wonderful owners of small restaurants and inns, and we learned
that for many, 80 percent or more of their income came from tourists. Without those tourists this year, many will not survive.
“Of course, not everything has been bad in this pandemic, and I’m not talking just about wildlife. So many great Mainers have reached out to help their family, friends and neighbors. Several ladies from our church are doing Linda’s grocery shopping for her, and we even had two friends cut up all the downed limbs in our yard. We are so grateful for all this help.
“My illness continues to progress. A nurse, occupational therapist, and physical therapist were seeing me regularly, but be-cause of the pandemic, all have had to stop. Because of my illness, and the expectation that the virus would kill me, we’ve kept ev-eryone out of our house. I really miss the vis-its from my friends.
“Thank goodness for Zoom. We Zoom for 90 minutes every Sunday afternoon with our kids and grandkids. That is wonderful, and we’ve even played games with our 3- and 6-year-old granddaughters in Massachusetts, using FaceTime. I’ve even Zoomed with Con-gressman Jared Golden and Gov. Janet Mills. Yup, I’m still giving them advice!
“In addition to being in a wheelchair, I am losing strength in my hands and arms, and it’s getting harder to breathe during the day. When I’m sleeping, I wear a mask and the trilogy machine blows air into my lungs. My voice is also getting softer, but I feel lucky I am still able to write my columns. And I am very lucky to have Linda as my wife, be-cause she has to do a lot for me.
“We do enjoy rides around the area, and on nice days Linda gets me out to ride in my wheelchair up and down the road.Quite a few people driving up the road stop to visit. In the nice weather, I’ve also started visiting with people outside, care-
ful to keep our distance.“Of course, the blackf lies are awful,
but we’ve got to have something to com-plain about!”
It’s that last line that says it all for me. George Smith has to deal with innumerable challenges, yet the only thing he has to com-plain about is Maine’s black flies. Thank you, George, for sharing your story. You are my hero (and so is Linda).
If you’d like to learn more about George, listen to the podcast we did in 2018 :George Smith: Diagnosed with ALS” https://dia-neatwood.com/george-smith-diagnosed-
with-als/; or read the followup blog post “Staying positive with ALS” https://dianeat-wood.com/als-george-smith/. You can also read his column in the Bangor Daily News — George’s Outdoor News — http://george-soutdoornews.bangordailynews.com/ or follow him on Facebook https://www.face-book.com/george.smith.54922.
Diane has been collecting stories from people about how they are coping during the COVID-19 pandemic. You can read them all on her blog “Catching Health” at CatchingHealth.com. This story is about George Smith.
Exploring Maine This Summer? Get an Exploration Loan.
RV/Camper Loans - Kayak & Boat Loans - Mountain Bike/ATV Loans, Travel Loans
Rates start as low as 3.49% APR*.
*Annual Percentage Rate (APR) is subject to change at any time. Rates are determined by your personal credit history and loan term. Some additional conditions may apply.
Federally insured by NCUA.
Invisible Fence of Southern Maine
800-585-2803invisiblefence.com
©2019 Invisible Fence of Southern Maine. Invisible Fence® is a registered trademark of Invisible Fence, Inc. All rights reserved.
• Free Consultation• Premiere Technology on the Market
• We’re Local to You• Indoor Solutions Too!
Play it Safe and Worry-Free.
George Smith and Janet Mills
The goodPage 4
July 2020 Midcoast Beacon Page 11
DIRECTV - Switch and Save! $49.99/month. Se-lect All-Included Pack-age. 155 Channels. 1000s of Shows/Movies On De-mand. FREE Genie HD DVR Upgrade. Premium movie channels, FREE for 3 mos!
Call 1-855-575-1711
TV PROVIDERSAT&T H igh Speed Internet starting at $40/month. Up to 45 Mbps! Over 99% Reliability! Bundle AT&T Digital TV or Phone Services & Internet. Price starts at $30/month. Call 1-855-839-1633.
PHONE SERVICES
Eliminate gutter cleaning for-ever! LeafFilter, the most ad-vanced debris-blocking gutter protection. Schedule a FREE LeafFilter estimate today. 15% off Entire Purchase. 10% Senior & Military Dis-counts. Call 1-844-359-9904
GUTTER CLEANING
OUR CLASSIFIED PAGE is FREE for free/swap items or for non-business sales. There is a fee for business sales or services. See below for sizes/rates. Diff erent rates apply for help wanted and real estate ads. Please call 225-2076 for rates. Or email: advertising@ turnerpublishing.net
1X2 AD THIS SIZE
$49
2X2 AD THIS SIZE
$64
DISCLAIMER: Readers should determine the value of services/products advertised in this publication before any exchange of money or personal information takes place. Turner Publishing, Inc.’s classi-fied ads service may be used only for lawful purposes. The violation of any applicable local, state, federal or foreign law or regulation is prohibited. Turner Publishing, Inc. is not responsible nor liable for any personal or professional services which are offered in its classifieds section. All parties who post classified ads and all parties who elect to utilize the services posted assume full liability. None of the individu-als listed are endorsed in any way by Turner Publishing, Inc.
MobileHelp, America’sPremier Mobile MedicalAlert System. WhetherYou’re Home or Away.For Safety and Peace ofMind.No Long Term Con-tracts! Free Brochure!Call Today!
MEDICAL ALERT
Congratulations! Sea Dog Brewing Company, 1 Bowdoin Mill Island #100,
Topsham, Maine
FIND THE PHONY AD!!!You could win a Gift Certi�icate to an area
merchant from one of our papers!It is easy to �ind - just read through the ads in this issue of this paper and �ind
the phony ad. Either �ill out the entry form below (one entry per month please) and mail to: Find The Phony Ad Contest, P.O. Box 214 Turner, ME 04282 or email to: [email protected]. (one entry per household please)
You must include all the information requested below to be eligible to win.Note: Turner Publishing will not lend or sell your email address to a third party.
Name:Address:City: State: Zip:Phone: ( ) - Please tell us your age (circle one) 12-25 yrs. 26-35 yrs. 36-45 yrs. 46-55 yrs. 56 yrs. & upThe Phony Ad is:Tell us what you think of this publication:
Send us your email address to receive free community digital news:
Do you read our paper online at www.turnerpublishing.net? Yes or No
All of the winners listed have won gift certifi cates to one of our advertisers. If you haven’t won - keep playing! We get hundreds of entries each month!
It’s easy to enter - read through the ads in this issue and fi nd the phony ad, fi ll out the entry form found in this paper and mail it in. If you have the correct answer, your name will be entered into a monthly drawing!
No Exchanges. Gift Certifi cates are from all over, there is no guarantee you will receive one from your area.
June Phony Ad WinnersAuburn Highlights: Clarence RawdingCountry Courier: Claudia JordanCountry Connection: Janet RemingtonFranklin Focus: Charles WilliamsGood News Gazette: Rachel DanielKennebec Current: Frederick KustererLewiston Leader: Mackenzie SutterLisbon Ledger: Jill SansouciLake Region Reader: Randall GreenwoodOxford Hills Observer: Sharon PhinneySomerset Express: David BurnsTwo Cent Times: Patti PolandWestern Maine Foothills: Dale HarrisMountain Messenger : Rose BelisleMidcoast Beacon: Emma Alden
ROBO-MOWROBO-MOWJust simply mark the
boundries of your lawn and ROBO-MOW will do the rest
High tech sensors that insure a
perfectly mowed lawn everytime!
ONLY
$599
Never need to worry about not having Never need to worry about not having time to mow your lawn.time to mow your lawn.
Easy to use push button startEasy to use push button start
For more information visit www.robo-mow.com
Always have a perfect looking lawn!Always have a perfect looking lawn!
C L A S S I F I E D S Turner Publishing Inc is looking for a:
• Do you love selling advertising?• Do you feel unappreciated in your present situation?• Are you stuck in a dead end advertising sales job?• Are you an experienced road warrior that can uncover every rock and ind owners and decision makers to get in front of?
If so, Turner Publishing is looking for an experienced advertising sales
account representative to be our Territory Sales Manager.
While other medias are shrinking distribution because of lack of advertisers and readers we are adding distribution because of increasing advertisers and readers. We are adding more pub-lications and more towns. Come join a growing company and be appreciated for your talents! We saturate 50% of the state of Maine and we are looking for driven, self -motivated Sales ex-perts. If you know how to sell and service clients you can make upwards of $70,000 in the irst year and grow substantially from there. “Let’s Talk”Primary responsibilities:• Sell ads for publications.• Visit businesses to inquire about advertising sales.• Build relationships with clients.• Understand the needs of each client.• Perform extensive research on clients and competitors.• Focus on growing existing accounts and acquiring new clients.• Make sales presentations.• Cold Call• Work from home Experienced only should apply. Must have a great attitude and be a team player.Compensation is competitive with full bene its and company perks. Call 207-225-2076 for more information. Please apply by sending resume to [email protected] or mailing resume to: HR Manager
Turner Publishing, Inc.Po Box 214
Turner, Maine 04282www.turnerpublishng.net
Sales Representative/Marketing Consultant
THANK YOUFOR READING
OUR PAPER
Turner Publishing is looking for a WRITER to help us with our Hyper-local news and network of publications. In order to up our game we’re seeking energetic, enthusiastic journalists to cover local news and school sporting and academic events.
Qualifi ed applicants for these new, part-time and/or full-time positions will be no less than a well-oiled reporting machines — quick to spot a scoop, break a story and report it out in real time.
More about you:• You have at least 5 years’ experience as a reporter or journalist.• You thrive in a fast-paced, creatively demanding work environment.• You’re tech-savvy with a laptop, scanner, iPhone and camera. • You don’t hesitate to pick up the phone or approach an intimidating fi gure for an interview.• You enjoy following what’s going on in the town, the community and the schools systems.• You are capable of working independently from home.
More about us:• Turner Publishing has been reporting the good news in our Maine communities for over 28 years.• We are hyper local reaching over 225,000 homes in Maine with our 18 direct mail publications.• Our online presence with the daily digital news and online publications receives over 200,000 viewers.• We work closely with our towns, school systems and recreational community centers. • We’re a lean team that takes pride in serving over 50% of the state of Maine through direct mail.• We’re still growing because our team is committed to each other and to their communities.
Apply by calling 207-225-2076 or email [email protected]
Writers Wanted - Work from Home
BASIC SYSTEM: $99 Parts and Install. 36-Month Monitoring Agreement required at $27.99 per month ($1,007.64). 24-Month Monitoring Agreement required at $27.99 per month ($671.76) for California. Offer applies to homeowners only. Basic system requires landline phone. Offer valid for new ADT Authorized Premier Provider customers only and not on purchases from ADT LLC. Cannot be combined with any other offer. The $27.99 Offer does not include Quality Service Plan (QSP), ADT’s Extended Limited Warranty. GENERAL: For all offers, the form of payment must be by credit card or electronic charge to your checking or savings account, satisfactory credit history is required and termination fee applies. Certain packages require approved landline phone. Local permit fees may be required. Certain restrictions may apply. Additional monitoring fees required for some services. For example, Burglary, Fire, Carbon Monoxide and Emergency Alert monitoring requires purchase and/or activation of an ADT security system with monitored Burglary, Fire, Carbon Monoxide and Emergency Alert devices and are an additional charge. Additional equipment may be purchased for an additional charge. Additional charges may apply in areas that require guard response service for municipal alarm verifi cation. Prices subject to change. Prices may vary by market. Some insurance companies offer discounts on Homeowner’s Insurance. Please consult your insurance company. Photos are for illustrative purposes only and may not refl ect the exact product/service actually provided. Licenses:AL-21-001104, AR-CMPY.0001725 AZ-ROC217517, CA-ACO6320, CT-ELC.0193944-L5, DC-EMS902653, DC-602516000016, DE-07-212, FL-EC13003427, EC13003401, GA-LVA205395, IA-AS-0206, ID-ELE-SJ-39131, IL-127.001042, IN-C.P.D. Reg. No. – 19-08088, City of Indianapolis: LAC-000156, KY-City of Louisville: 483, LA-F1914, LA-F1915, LA-F1082, MA-1355C, MD-107-1626, ME-LM50017382, MI-3601205773, MN-TS01807, MO-City of St. Louis: CC#354, St. Louis County: 100194, MS-15007958,MT-PSP-ELS-LIC-247, NC-25310-SP-FA/LV, NC-1622-CSA, NE-14451, NJ Burglar Alarm Lic. # -NJ-34BF00021800, NM-353366, NV-0068518, City of Las Vegas: 3000008296, NY-Licensed by the N.Y.S. Department of State UID#12000317691, NYS #12000286451,OH-53891446, City of Cincinnati: AC86, OK-AC1048, OR-170997, Pennsylvania Home Improvement Contractor Registration Number: PA022999, RI-3582, RI-7508, SC-BAC5630, SD- 1025-7001-ET, TN-1520, TX-B13734, ACR-3492, UT-6422596-6501, VA-115120, VT-ES-2382(7C),WA-602588694/ECPROTEYH934RS, WI-City of Milwaukee: PAS-0002966, WV-WV042433, WY-LV-G-21499. 3750 Priority Way South Dr. Indianapolis, IN 46240 ©2017 DEFENDERS, Inc. dba Protect Your Home DF-CD-NP-Q220
1-855-212-8011WE’RE AVAILABLE 24/7—CALL TODAY!
ADT® 24/7 Monitored Home Security 24/7 monitoring provides peace of mind Yard sign and window decals help deter crime Quickly connect to fi re and emergency response May qualify for a homeowners insurance discount
Save Now On Home SecurityMonitored by ADT® the #1
home security company in the U.S.
PER MONTH
MONITORING
GREAT
LOWPRICE
Page 12 Midcoast Beacon July 2020
A Product ofMIDCOAST BEACONMaine’s largest direct mail community publication company
serving over 600,000 Mainers and “It’s All Good” News!
Turner Publishing Inc., PO Box 214, Turner, ME 04282 • 207-225-2076 • Fax: 207-225-5333 • E-Mail: [email protected] • www.turnerpublishing.net/news
Published by Turner Publishing Inc., P.O. Box 214, Turner, ME 04282-0214 Turner Publishing Inc. founded in 1992. Advertisers and those wishing to submit articles of interest can call 1-207-225-2076, email [email protected] or you can also send e-mail to us at: [email protected]. Turner Publishing produces, monthly, bi-monthly quarterly and weekly publications. Any views expressed within these papers does not necessarily refl ect those of these papers. These papers assume no responsibility for typographical errors that may occur, but we will reprint, at no additional cost, that part of any advertisement in which the error occurs before the next issue’s deadline. This paper also reserves the right to edit stories and articles submitted for publication. All content within our publication and on our website is for educational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered personal, legal, or medical advice. In the state of Maine, cannabis is intended for use by those 21 and older, or 18 and older with a medical prescription. Both the printed publication and website are intended for those over the age of 21. If consuming, please keep out of the reach of children. The Publisher assumes no responsibility for the advertisements within this publication. We strive to ensure the accuracy of the information published. The Publisher cannot be held responsible for any consequences which arise due to error or omissions.
CEO/PublisherJodi Cornelio
Writer/PhotographerBill Van Tassel
Customer Service & BillingGinna Caldwell
ProductionMichelle PushardGarret Carver Kevin LowellAdvertising
George McGregorRandy Bell
SkyHyADULT DAY CENTER
Located in the tranquil hills of Topsham
Sky-Hy ADC provides a safe, nurturing environment where seniors enjoy socializing, craft s, exercise, games, and much more, while receiving compassionate care. Caregivers get a needed break knowing their loved one is in good hands. Our goal is to foster independence and self-esteem. We off er transportation to surrounding areas. Veterans who are honorably discharged qualify for coverage through the VA. Qualifi ed Maine Care individuals, Section 61 individuals as well as self-pay.
Please contact us today at 207-725-7577 to fi nd out more. Website: www.skyhy.org, or fi nd us on facebook.
MENTION THIS ADD FOR A FREE VISIT!
STUDENT NEWS
STUDENT NEWS
NEWTON, Mass. — Hayden Wheeler, of Brunswick, Maine, recently graduated summa cum laude from Las-sell University.
Lasell University’s Class of 2020 will be honored in person when restrictions are lifted and it is safe to do so.
Wheeler earned a bachelor of arts in Elementary Education.
Brunswick resident graduates summa cum laude from Lasell
ITHACA, N.Y. — Grace Kneebone of Bath, Maine, re-cently graduated from Ithaca College.
Kneebone earned a bachelor of arts degree in Environ-mental Studies.
Bath student graduates from Ithaca CollegeBOSTON, Mass. — Jack Lent, of Bath, Maine, was named
to the Emerson College dean’s list for the spring 2020 semester.The requirement to make Emerson’s dean’s list is a grade
point average of 3.7 or higher.Lent is majoring in Media Arts Production and is a member
of the Class of 2022.
Bath student named to Emerson dean’s list
ITHACA, N.Y. — A trio of Brunswick, Maine, residents were named to the Ithaca College dean’s list for the spring 2020 semester.
Recognized for academic achievement are:Alex Arthur, a Health Sciences major;Lily Kimball Watras, a Music with Outside Field major;Adam Thacker, a Emerging Media major.
Brunswick residents named to Ithaca dean’s list
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Hannah Day, of Brunswick, Maine, has been named to the Springfield College dean’s list for academic achievement for the 2020 spring semester.
Day is studying Applied Exercise Science.
Brunswick student named to Springfield dean’s list
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Several Lakes Region residents have been named to the dean’s list at Rochester Institute of Technology for the 2020 spring Semester.
Degree-seeking undergraduate students are eligible for dean’s list if their term GPA is greater than or equal to 3.4; they do not have any grades of “Incomplete”, “D” or “F”; and they have registered for, and completed, at least 12 credit hours.
Recognized for academic achievement are:
Joe Armstrong, of West Bath, who is in the mechanical engineering technology program.
Madeline Wilson, of Brunswick, who is in the diagnostic medical sonography program.
Connor Ozment Schenck, of Brunswick, who is in the mechanical engineering program.
Brunswick West Bath students named to
RIT dean’s list
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — Molly Gramins of Brunswick, Maine, graduated from the University of Utah on April 30.
Gramins earned a bachelor of science in Nursing, and was among the 8,628 graduates who were honored during the uni-versity’s first-ever virtual commencement.
WORCESTER, Mass. — Ethan Peters, of Topsham, Maine, was recently named to the spring 2020 dean’s list at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
The criteria for the WPI dean’s list differs from that of most other universities as WPI does not compute a grade point aver-age. Instead, WPI defines the dean’s list by the amount of work completed at the A level in courses and projects.
Peters, a member of the class of 2020, is majoring in electri-cal and computer engineering.
WORCESTER, Mass. — Ethan Peters of Topsham, Maine, graduated this spring from Worcester Polytechnic Institute in a socially distanced commencement in place of its traditional 152nd commencement exercises. WPI plans to hold in-person undergraduate and graduate Commence-ment ceremonies in the future, at a date to be announced.
Peters earned a bachelor of science degree in electrical and computer engineering.
Brunswick resident graduates from University of Utah
Topsham student named to WPI dean’s list
Topsham student earns WPI degreeORONO — University of Maine
Cooperative Extension plant patholo-gist Alicyn Smart recently began re-ceiving reports of Maine lawns turn-ing black in certain areas during the recent drought.
Smart determined the cause is a fungal disease commonly known as
“black lawn,” which is caused by the pathogen Cladosporium sp. It occurs when grass becomes stressed, such as times of sparse rainfall. Some land-scapers in the state report not encoun-tering it at all throughout their careers.
Smart, who directs UMaine Exten-sion’s Plant Disease Diagnostic Lab,
says the best response is to reseed dam-aged areas. Photos from affected lawns and UMaine Extension publications about correctly restoring damaged ar-eas are now available on a new black lawn resource page. The disease does not appear to affect vegetables and flowers, but could affect other grasses.
Black lawns across Maine are because of fungal disease
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Exten-sion offers two updated bul-letins for summer berries.
“Raspberry and Black-berry Varieties for Maine” includes information on the different types of brambles — from yellow raspberries to thornless blackberries — propagation methods and how to choose the best stock and plants for a given loca-tion. The bulletin also offers
online instructional videos for both home gardeners and commercial growers.
“Strawberry Varieties for Maine” details berry vari-eties by ripening time, site requirements, disease resis-tance and the subjective, but important, flavor factor. The publication includes over 20 varieties with images and an online instructional video for growing strawberries in the off-season.
UMaine Extension bulle-tins may be ordered or down-loaded from the publications catalog or by calling 207-581-3792 or visiting [email protected].
Free updated UMaine Extension berry publications available
July 2020 Midcoast Beacon Page 13
Franco Center.orgPerformances
207.689.2000Gendron
( 2 07 ) 7 8 3 -1 5 8 5 * F R A N CO C E N T E R .O R G * 4 6 C E DA R ST. , L E W I STO N
TV5MONDE, Valley Beverage, Maple Way Dental Care, Turner Publishing,Uncle Andy’s Digest, Sun Journal, Platz Associates and Penmor Lithographers!
Thanks to our generous sponsors! Support those who support Us!
Floor Systems, Central Maine Healthcare, Berman & Simmons, Androscoggin Bank, Ann’s Flower Shop, The City of Lewiston, and Roopers Beverages!
Season Underwriters:
Season Sponsors:
Celebrating 20 years providingMusic & Entertainment in
Lewiston/Auburn and beyond
The 10k for $10 Challenge is on!a $100,000 goal to give us a helpful recovery and plan a new season!
Hello there, thank you so much for donating! We are kindly asking 10,000 People to simply
The MOST important part,Please, please share with your friends, share in groups,
share in emails. Share this - be our army!
Please Compound your gift and SHARE Please
Francocenter.org/donateFacebook.com/Francocenter
Donate $10 bucks, that’s it!
If you would rather mail in a donation our address is just below, thx Preventive care starts right away
Helps cover over 350 services
Go to any dentist you want – but save more with one in our network
No deductible, no annual maximum
Dental Insurance
Product not available in all states. Includes the Participating Providers and Preventive Benefits Rider. Acceptance guaranteed for one insurance policy/certificate of this type. Contact us for complete details about this insurance solicitation. This specific offer is not available in CO, NY; call 1-888-799-4433 or respond for similar offer. Certificate C250A (ID: C250E; PA: C250Q); Insurance Policy P150 (GA: P150GA; NY: P150NY; OK: P150OK; TN: P150TN). Rider kinds B438/B439.
6154-0120
Call today for all the details.
1-866-987-4804Here’s the informationyou requested on Dental insurance
FIRST-CLASS MAIL
Call now to get this FREE Information Kit!
dental50plus.com/highlights
Get the dental care you deserve with dental insurance from Physicians Mutual Insurance Company. It can help cover the services you’re most likely to use —
X-rays CrownsCleanings Fillings Dentures
804 Washington Street 804 Washington Street PO Box 252 • Bath, Maine PO Box 252 • Bath, Maine
207-442-8455207-442-8455
For tickets and more,For tickets and more,visit our websitevisit our website
chocolatechurcharts.orgchocolatechurcharts.org
By Jayne WintersAll wild animals are hosts
to parasites: internal, such as tape, hook, pin or round worms, or external, such as mites, ticks and fleas. Some of these little buggers (liter-ally!) are also zoonotic (as noted in May’s article about rabies) and can infect ani-mals as well as people.
Mange is an itchy skin disease caused by mites that burrow and feed under the skin or hair follicles. It’s common in foxes, but sometimes porcupines and raccoons suffer from it as well. Hair loss and crust-ing from scratching and biting are usually seen and may result in secondary skin infections and poor general condition. Sadly, Donald Cote of the Duck Pond Wildlife Care Center in Vassalboro has had first-hand experience with this intense skin itching after disposing of a dead fox he found in the woods; a trip to the ER confirmed diagno-sis and he endured several weeks of treatment.
Animals suspected to have mange must be isolat-ed from others. It is imper-ative to provide consistent treatment, with thorough spraying and cleaning of pens, bedding (hay is burned), and feeding dish-es. Treatment is typically an oral paste and/or topi-cal rinses over three to five weeks; correct dosage is important, especially in small animals, as too much can be toxic and cause death. When ready for re-lease, the animal is relo-
cated to a totally different place in the wild than where it was found to avoid re-in-festation from shared dens or litter mates in the area. In fact, the site is avoided for any release for a full year. I found it interesting to learn that although the Cotes had been advised any mites left in the ground during the fall would freeze over winter, they later found mites not only survived cold temps, they also moved 25 feet away to other enclosures.
Duck Pond’s first case of parvo virus was in 1991. Car-leen wrote a column about its heartbreaking devastation: of 50 raccoons she had cared for, many since infancy, on-ly nine survived. Despite extensive decontamination of the building with chlorine bleach, it resurfaced in July 1992, with only seven of 40 coons surviving. The next three years were disease-free as the Cotes isolated coons as they arrived until they were relatively sure they carried no diseases.
Parvoviruses affect car-nivore species, are highly infectious and environmen-tally persistent. Transmis-sion occurs when the virus is shed in the feces of an in-fected animal and ingested by another; young animals are at greatest risk, especial-ly among litter mates. Clin-ical signs include lethargy, depression, lack of appetite and after a few days, vomit-ing and diarrhea. The virus can be detected in fecal sam-ples or tissue cultures.
There is no cure, howev-er, for parvo and it can live
in the ground for years, even in the absence of sick animals. It is very difficult to treat and control once a facility has been contami-nated and is resistant to ma-ny common detergents and disinfectants, as well as to changes in temperature and pH. Although the incuba-tion period in wild animals is extremely variable, new admissions are typically quarantined for at least two weeks and ideally tested be-fore being in contact with other animals.
Quarantine is for animals that have potentially been exposed, while isolation is for infected/symptomatic animals. A parvo isolation area must be a separate, easily disinfected area (a physically separate build-ing is recommended) with dedicated equipment and restricted access; protec-tive clothing should be re-quired when entering the space (boots, gloves, water resistant clothing).There is a canine vaccine which is typically given to kits at six
weeks of age, but it’s semi-live and doesn’t necessar-ily kill the virus in coons. Donald now prefers to send raccoon intakes to other wildlife rehabbers until they are determined to be parvo-free.
Donald Cote operates the Duck Pond Wildlife Care Center on Rouyte 3 in Vas-salboro. It is a nonprofit fed-eral and state permitted re-hab facility which is support-ed by his own resources and outside donations. Mailing address: 1787 North Belfast Ave., Vassalboro ME 04989, 207-445-4326, [email protected].
Michele Rinaldi photoA deer that contracted mange.
Speaking of quarantine, Part 2CRITTER CHATTER STUDENT NEWS
CHARLESTON, S.C. — Nicholas Sutton of Bath, Maine, was named to the College of Charleston spring 2020 president’s list.
To qualify for president’s list, students must earn a GPA of 3.800 or higher and complete a minimum of 14 semester hours.
Sutton is majoring in Finance.
Bath student named to Charleston president’s list
DURHAM, N.H. — Students from Brunswick and Top-sham, Maine, were recently named to the dean’s list at the University of New Hampshire for the spring 2020 semester.
Recognized for academic achievement are:Emma Miller, of Brunswick, earned highest honors.
Miller is majoring in Neuroscience & Behavior.Frances Stuart, of Brunswick, earned highest honors.
Stuart is majoring in Psychology.Lydia Ginty, of Brunswick, earned high honors. Ginty is
majoring in Business Administration.Mikaela Aschbrenner, of Brunswick, earned high hon-
ors. Aschbrenner is majoring in Exercise Science.Luke Shonts, of Brunswick, earned honors. Shonts is
majoring in Psychology.Joshua Furgeson, of Topsham, earned high honors.
Furgeson is majoring in Mechanical Engineering.Students named to the dean’s list have earned recogni-
tion through their superior scholastic performance during a semester enrolled in a full-time course load (12 or more graded credits). Highest honors are awarded to students who earn a semester grade point average of 3.85 or better out of a possible 4.0. Students with a 3.65 to 3.84 average are awarded high honors and students whose grade point average is 3.5 through 3.64 are awarded honors.
Brunswick, Topsham students named to UNH dean’s list
Page 14 Midcoast Beacon July 2020
If you would like to be in this special
section contact your sales rep directly, call
the office at (207) 225-2076 or email us at advertising@
turnerpublishing.netSPECTACULARSpring & SummerSpring & Summer
PLAN AHEAD! Order your “SPRING & SUMMER” apparel today!
NO PRESSURE ROOF CLEANING
207-320-1801www.mainepowerwashpros.com
Free Estimates/ Insured
SOFT WASH HOUSE WASHING
$50 OFFMention this ad for
(cannot be combined)
CONSTRUCTION RENOVATIONS HOME IMPROVEMENTS
YOUR LOCALLY OWNED, EXPERT HOME IMPROVEMENT
TEAM IN MID-COAST MAINE Quality workmanship and customer support from beginning to end
Project large or small, we can get it done! (207) 713-3585 • [email protected]
www.professionalbuildingsolutions.net
Off ering training in Lisbon, Presque Isle and Biddeford
Maine’s premier source for motorcycle educa� onMaine’s premier source for motorcycle educa� onEnroll in our 15 hour
Basic Rider Course and earn your Maine Motorcycle
Endorsement.
Keep checking our calendar for dates.
Visit our website for scheduleloremotorcycleeducation.com
(207) 391-0094
BEVERAGE WAREHOUSE & REDEMPTION
13 Hamilton Court, Topsham.................. 725-5555210 Lisbon Street, Lisbon..................... 353-2021
www.bootleggersmaine.com
With this coupon
receive an additional
10% on your bottle & can redemption
Open 7 Days a Week!
13 Hamilton Court, Topsham ................................725-5555210 Lisbon Street, Lisbon ......................................353-2021
General Pest ControlMosquito and Tick Control
Bed Bug Control
PEST CONTROLProfessional Knowledgeable Economical
Contracts Not Required
www.centralmainepestcontrol.comSteve Torres, PresidentSmith eld Maine • (207) 616-6030
ooolll
Coastal Maine Gi� Shop Off ering Maine
Made Products
Maine Made Gi s
517 Harpswell Road (Rt. 123), Brunswick207-441-3238 • [email protected]
Warm weather entices people to enjoy long hours outside basking in the sun or relaxing on balmy evenings. Many of the activities people once reserved for indoors when tempera-tures were chilly, including dining, are moved outside as the weather warms.
Even though outdoor dining can be quite enjoyable, certain factors need to be considered to ensure that each experience is as pleasurable as possible. This means focusing on comfort whenever meals are taken out-of-doors.
Address insectsInsects are equal opportunity invaders. Once they smell
sweet or savory food items, they quickly descend for an easy
bite. This means extra steps are necessary to dissuade insects from coming by. Invest in citronella candles, which can be placed around the patio to repel flying bugs. Clean up crumbs and spills promptly. Bees and wasps can be lured away with sweet traps placed around the perimeter of the property.
Offer shadeToo much sun can make outdoor meals less enjoyable. A
patio umbrella, pergola or canopy can cut down on glare and make the dining area more comfortable. Check to see that the shade source can be adjusted to guard against the sun as it moves across the sky.
Dress up seatingJust because furniture is made for outside doesnÕt mean it
has to be uncomfortable. Many companies now produce very durable and attractive outdoor furniture. Weather-resistant fabrics mean rain or sunlight will not age items too quickly.
Reusable place settingsIf you frequently dine outdoors, you may want to dine in
style. Instead of disposable paper or plastic place settings, in-vest in colorful, durable, reusable plastic dishes, glasses and flatware, which will not break if dropped and can hold up to a dishwasher when it is time to clean up.
Create the right ambianceInvest in outdoor lighting, candles and hidden speakers to
pipe in music and create ambiance. Install privacy screens and foliage to establish a nice nook for outdoor dining.
Outdoor dining areas can be improved with some easy modifications to existing spaces.
Improve comfort when dining outdoors
Metro photo
As a fiber artist and ad-ministrator for United Maine Craftsmen, I have had the opportunity to connect with many talented Maine arti-sans over the years; some of whom will be display-ing and selling their prod-ucts in my new gift shop. Some of the products we will have for sale include: wood turned bowls, bird-houses, windchimes, goat
milk soap, pottery, stained glass, note cards, pebble art, slate hand painted coasters, clocks, jewelry boxes, com-fort packs, cool packs, catnip and dog toys, hats, mittens, crocheted blankets, tapestry wall hangings, herbal per-sonal care products, fiber necklaces and more. Please support your local artisans and buy handmade made in Maine products.
We will be open most days from 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. or you can email [email protected] or call June Budrow at 207-441-3238 for an appointment. If the OPEN flag is displayed, we are open for business.
Follow us on Instagram ht tps://instagram.com/pineandseame and Face-book www.facebook.com/pineandseame.
Opening August 1st: PINE & SEAMaine Made Gifts
517 Harpswell Road (Rte. 123), Brunswick
July 2020 Midcoast Beacon Page 15
Staycations have grown in popularity in recent years. A 2018 poll from YouGov Omnibus found that 53 percent of the more than 100,000 participants had taken a staycation at some point, proving that forgoing traditional vaca-tions for relaxing respites in the comfort of home is a wildly popular trend.
While they might not be as exotic as venturing off to parts unknown, stayca-tions need not be limited to days spent lounging by the backyard pool or lay-ing out on the living room couch. The following are a handful of activities that can help people make the most of their staycations.
• Spa experience: Who doesn’t like the chance to engage in a little pampering when staying in a fancy ho-tel? That same luxury can be enjoyed during a staycation by booking an appointment at a local spa that offers all the amenities, including a sauna, steam room, beauty treatments, and, of course, massage services.
• A day on the links: The opportunity to test one’s mettle on a new course in an idyllic setting is one golf lovers simply cannot pass up while vacationing. A simi-lar challenge can be found when staying at home. Do a little homework to find the most challenging course within driving distance of
your home and then book a tee time, treating yourself even further by indulging in a good meal in the clubhouse once your 18 holes are up.
• The wonders of nature: Professional and personal lives can make it hard to en-joy the great outdoors, even when it’s steps from your front door. During a stay-cation, commit to exploring local parks, hitting the trails to hike or mountain bike or renting a boat or kayak and taking to the water.
• City life: Just because you aren’t traveling far away doesn’t mean you cannot still get out of town for a day. Plan a day trip to a big city within driving distance of your home. See the sights, visit a museum and cap it off with a visit to a restaurant serving your fa-vorite ethnic cuisine.
• “Go” camping: Parents of young children can make a staycation more special by spending a night camp-ing in the backyard. Leave your devices indoors as you sit around the firepit telling stories and making some delicious s’mores. Then set up the tents and sleep under the stars for a memorable night in the “wild.”
• Rainy day: If the weath-er is not cooperating during your staycation, create a backup plan to add a lit-tle life to rainy days. Plan a daylong film festival in which each member of the family gets to choose a movie everyone can watch together. Make sure you have plenty of popcorn on hand and order in a few piz-zas so everyone can focus on the films.
Families planning stayca-
tions can make these relax-ing respites at home more enjoyable by incorporating a few unusual activities throughout the week.
www.baldmountaincamps.com • [email protected]
DINING HOURS:Monday- closed
Tuesday - Sunday lunch & dinner 11am - 9pm
•Prime Rib every Saturday•Waterfront Cabins•Waterfront Dining•Full Bar
125 Bald Mountain Rd., Oquossoc
864-3671
bald mountain camps resort
14 log cabins which can accommodate 2-8 people comfortably
supportingSTAY IN MAINE THIS SEASON
P.O. Box 1209, Rangeley, Maine 04970www.morton-furbish.com
email: [email protected]: (207) 670-5058
����ce: (207) 86�-5777� �a�: (207) 86�-�576
James EastlackBroker
CHECK USCHECK US
OUT!OUT!
Phone 864-5616Phone 864-5616
Main St., RangeleyMain St., Rangeley
Stay In Rangeley Stay In Rangeley For Your Seasonal For Your Seasonal
Vacation!Vacation!
Outdoor Heritage Museum
Open 10-4 pm Wed.-Sun. during the months of May, June,
Sept. & Oct. And 7 days a week in
July and August
Corner of Routes 4 & 17 inOquossoc Village, Rangeley, Mainewww.rangeleyoutdoormuseum.org
207-864-3091
“Best Outdoor Museum In New England”
-Yankee Magazine
“One of the Best Museums in Maine” -Trip Advisor
Artifacts on Loan From
GIFT SHOP
PLUS THREE NEW EXHIBITS
18 HOLES OVERLOOKING RANGELEY LAKE
207-864-5021 | 43 Country Club Road • Rangeley, Mainemingosprings.com
Public Welcome • Tee Times RecommendedDriving Range
Leagues & TournamentsLessons & Rentals
Food & DrinkTrail & Bird Walk
Memberships Available
Echo RentalsStay on beautiful Echo Lake this summer for your Maine summer staycation. Located in Fayette/Mt Vernon, near the Belgrade lakes
and 20 minutes from Augusta.Call 491 8435 for availabilities and pricing.
Make the most of your staycation with these activities
Page 16 Midcoast Beacon July 2020
Match YourStyle
1-800-966-9172androscogginbank.com
Discover the checking account that fits you. Through life’s biggest milestones and everyday moments, you will need an account that will meet you wherever you are. Face your adventure wth the style that will complement your goals and lifestyle.
The choice is yours, but we’ll make it easy. Open your account online today.
We have a quality cabinetry solution for every budget. The BEST pricing in Maine on cabinets and countertops!
www.fiddleheaddesigns.com 207-319-1639
Bridget Hatch
(207) 208-6340 • [email protected]
GET AWAY TODAY!No cost for travel planning when you
book with usSouth Carolina’s Myrtle
Beach is back. Sun seekers are hitting the beaches, golf-ers are working on their drives and visitors are enjoying the appeals that each year attract some 20 million people.
Like other destinations around the country gradually returning to the “new nor-mal,” there are differences from the way things were on-ly months ago. However, any inconveniences pale when stacked up against what the area has to offer.
Given the choice of more than 100 excellent golf courses, Myrtle Beach is a magnet for both low-hand-icap players and duffers. Beyond the fairways and greens, augmenting the sun and sand are history-rich towns, reminders of south-ern plantation life and capti-vating cultural tidbits.
Myrtle Beach sits near the middle of the “Grand Strand,” the name given to a dozen towns strung along South Carolina’s Atlantic coastline. Each has its own intriguing story to tell.
Myrtle Beach has an amaz-ing concentration of hotels, restaurants, shopping and nightlife. Much of the action takes place along the bustling 1.2-mile boardwalk. Over-looking the scene is the Sky-Wheel, which transports pas-sengers 187 feet into the air and provides a bird’s-eye view over the surroundings.
Georgetown was a ma-jor Colonial sea port when it was officially founded in
1729. Some gracious homes that line oak tree-canopied streets were built before the Revolution. Exhibits at the Rice Museum relate how the rice culture evolved in South Carolina and brought extreme wealth to many planters.
Pawley’s Island, several miles further north, became a pre-Civil War summer re-treat for wealthy planters. The homes still standing are identified by markers relating their history.
Nearby Murrell’s Inlet lives up to its reputation as the “Seafood Capital of South Carolina.” Fresh fish, crabs, oysters and clams are pulled from the surrounding waters, and fishing and pleasure boats keep the 1,400-foot-long boardwalk bustling.
Perched near the northern end of the Strand, Atlantic Beach in the early 1930s be-came a vacation destina-tion for African-American families. Many residents of that community, and others, are descendants of the Gul-lah-Geechee people, who re-tain their unique culture.
When early plantation owners realized the area’s cli-mate and tidal rivers provided perfect conditions for grow-ing rice, they brought slaves from West Africa, where that crop had been raised
for centuries. The Africans’ knowledge of rice cultivation was largely responsible for the success of planters in the southeastern states.
Many slaves clung to their African cultural traditions. These included ages-old rit-uals, arts and crafts, food and other facets of their lifestyle.
Descendants of those slaves still live where their ancestors did, in a narrow band stretching from the coastline of North Carolina to Florida. The people in the northern section of this area are known as Gullah, while those further south are called Geechee. Visitors are surrounded by reminders of this fascinating story, some in surprising places.
For example, a green on the golf course at Barefoot Resort is nestled against the recreat-ed ruins of a plantation home. Another course was con-structed on the site of a for-mer plantation that included an early slave cemetery. That prompted the Gullah woman, who pointed it out to me, to re-mark, “My grandfather is bur-ied under the 10th hole.”
Brookgreen Gardens, a Na-tional Historic Landmark, al-so has a close connection with Gullah history. It encompass-es four former rice-growing estates, including Brookgreen
Plantation built in the 18th century. The expansive lawns serve as a showcase of gar-dens, nature and art, including one of the best collections of American figurative sculp-ture in the world.*
While not as grand as Brookgreen Gardens, the rice plantation named Hopsewee (pronounced HOP-suh-wee) has other claims to fame. Built between 1735 and 1740, the graceful home is among the oldest preservations in the country open to the public.
Original owner Thomas Lynch Sr. was an early leader
in the American Revolution, and his son was a signer of the Declaration of Independence.
Another chapter in the his-tory of slavery is recounted at Freewoods Farm, which was the center of a community es-tablished by freed slaves after the Civil War. The 40-acre spread is the only living histo-ry museum in the country that recreates life on farms owned by African-Americans during their first decades of freedom. The land is tilled using mules pulling plows, crops are har-vested by hand, and syrup and soap are made the way they
were over a century ago. The sight of farmers toil-
ing in fields is very different from stately plantation homes. Occasional touches of honky tonk tourist attractions con-trast sharply with the pervad-ing laid-back local lifestyle.
Throw in a fascinating history and you have an idea of what awaits visitors to Myrtle Beach and the Grand Strand — not to mention those beautiful beaches and inviting golf courses.
For more information, call 800-356-3016 or log onto vis-itmyrtlebeach.com.
Linda Galway photo“Fighting Stallions” at the grand entrance to Brookgreen Gardens was sculpted in aluminum by Anna Hyatt Huntington. She and her husband, Archer Miilton Huntington — one of the wealthiest men in the country — purchased the property as a retreat for Anna, who was suffering from tuberculosis.
Linda Galway photo“Maritime Nostalgia” features a snow y egret in Sarasota Harbor — a gouache and watercolor illustration by Carl Brenders on display in the art gallery in 2019. The details are so fine it appears more photo than painting.
Exploring the beaches, gardens and historical sites in and around Myrtle Beach
Submitted photos
Victor Block
FEATURE COLUMN