While you are enjoying ‘hanging out’ in a reproduction of your favorite drug store, you will also be treated to historic memorabilia displays of Kiwanis Minstrel Shows, Foxcroft Academy Basketball Events, School Plays, a slideshow presentation highlighting Central Hall’s past and future, along with guided tours of this grand old building.  You will have an opportunity to go on stage, see the old curtain which has been resurrected, view “the Wall” which just might contain your signature and maybe even toss a ball into the old hoop.

        Come share your memories of Central Hall with your friends, neighbors, family, and alumni and join the efforts of community members to remember why we are all working hard to preserve this historic Dover-Foxcroft landmark.

         Admission is free, and donations will be accepted.  Check us out on Facebook - 

New & Exciting Educational Choice for TEENS

An informational forum will be held on Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at the Bangor Public Library, 5:30P-7P for parents, students, and interested community members who want to learn more about an exciting, innovative educational opportunity that is slated to open in Maine this September. This forum is one of several occurring throughout Maine during the next month to present MASA’s programming offerings, open discussion about local public education, and elicit community support before the exact location of MASA is selected. A Biddeford/Portland (York/ Cumberland County) area meeting will be held very soon and the date will be forthcoming.

Maine Arts & Sports Academy (MASA) pivots students around the reality that they are team members of their school, community and Earth. MASA uses the arts, sports, apprenticeships, service-learning opportunities, and environmental education through which students explore their interests, develop their talents, strengthen their creative & athletic abilities, and engage in collaborative efforts with other youths & adults. MASA believes that education necessarily means a melding of school with community; thus, MASA not only declares a share in the responsibility for youths’ individual, moral, civic and global education, but facilitates the processes.

MASA is but one program sponsored by the non-profit organization Community Education Advocacy Network which has been advocating for students and parents all around Maine since 2004 under the coordinating efforts of Lori Safford, M.A., Ed.S.

Safford’s background includes over 30 years in the field of education, working & playing & sharing with kids of all ages in myriad settings: a 300 acre ranch school for court adjudicated boys in Boonville, California; an eating disorder clinic at the University of Michigan; an alternative high school in Auburndale, Michigan; an inner city charter school in Detroit, Michigan; her Rockland, Maine home working with home-schooled youths; teen parents’ homes in coastal Maine; two island schools off the coast of Maine, and, believe it or not, more. She is a certified principal in three states, including Maine; ESL Instructor; LPN, lay-midwife; and, most importantly, the mother of four sons.

For more immediate information prior to the June 29th event, send an email inquiry to:

growmasa@gmail.com

Acclaimed local design firm Pulp+Wire has been recognized by leading global brand consultancy GDRUK’s (Graphic Design Research United Kingdom) Creative Intelligence and Global Innovation Report 36 (GIR36). The Global Innovation Report is a unique quarterly publication, compiled exclusively for global consumer brands such as Nike, L’Oreal, McDonald’s and Macy’s to highlight the latest innovations and trends in retail, design, packaging and hospitality globally.

Pulp+Wire was singled out for inclusion in the prestigious report for their packaging design innovation and work on the new RAW Water product from Summit Spring Water, Harrison ME. RAW Water is a unique offering from the bottled water company in that the water is entirely untreated and untouched, gravity-fed through stainless steel tubing leading from the spring to the bottle; then packaged in a light blocking bag to keep the product away from harmful UV light.

“Summit Spring has been a long-standing relationship and we were thrilled to work on the RAW Water packaging and branding,” said Pulp+Wire owner and designer, Taja Dockendorf. “The product itself is exciting in that no other bottled water can be presented this way. The packaging and positioning offered a ton of opportunity to do something a bit different, a bit more engaging. To have a company like GDR Creative Intelligence seek us out for inclusion and to be showcased to global brands like Nike as being on the cusp of creativity and innovation is really exciting!”

A long-time client of the studio, Summit Spring tapped the recently renamed and relocated Pulp+Wire to handle the packaging, positioning and brand creation for the product. Formerly designing under the name T.Doc Creative, Pulp+Wire was notified of their inclusion in the trend report just before opening its doors in downtown Portland.

About Pulp+Wire – Traditional Print and Online Media

Pulp+Wire (www.PulpandWire.com), Located at 2 Milk Street in the Old Port district of Portland, specializes in traditional print and online media. Pulp+Wire’s client base ranges in size and scope from small, local start-ups, to craft product manufacturers to service providers with national and, in some cases, international reach. Utilizing a client-centric business model Pulp+Wire produces outstanding creative solutions custom tailored to build and help businesses succeed. Capabilities include graphic design, packaging, logo & identity, advertising, web design, mobile, social media and marketing.

Pulp+Wire has been recognized and awarded both as Pulp+Wire and as T.Doc Creative, most recently by the Ad Club of Maine, Graphic Design USA magazine, National Barbecue Association, National Barbecue News, Package Design Magazine and other local and national publications and online outlets. Join them on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pulpandwire) and Twitter ( http://www.twitter.com/pulpandwire )

Contact: Taja Dockendorf
Pulp & Wire, 2 Milk Street
Portland , Maine 04101
207.773.4700
hi@pulpandwire.com

PORTLAND, ME -One of the things Lynn Peel values most about her job is the close connections she forms with her clients. She says, “I come into their lives during a major life transition. It is often an emotional time. As a result I really get to know them and their families. I have the privilege of hearing their life stories.”

Lynn is the President and Senior Care Advisor of Beach Glass Transitions, LLC. She reaches a milestone this April: 2 years in business.  Beach Glass Transitions provides a personalized and invaluable support service to Maine families or individuals who need assistance in attaining elder care for themselves, or more commonly, for an aging loved one.  When living at home alone is no longer a safe option for an elder family member, Lynn and Beach Glass are there to provide education and advice on the available options.  They assist in securing the products and services the client needs to restore independence in their home, or otherwise assist in finding and applying for residency in a safe community alternative.

In the company’s 2 years of business, Lynn has worked with more than 50 families and has a 100% client satisfaction rating.  As one client remarked, “Lynn has been a godsend to us!  If it hadn’t been for her, I’m sure we would still be trying to get through the maze of figuring out how to get my great aunt into a good safe place!  Thank you!”  Another said, “Lynn provided the expertise and the guidance that we needed during a very stressful time.  We can’t thank her enough for all she did for our family.”  Most of Lynn’s clients are Boomers who contact her regarding the care of their aging parents.

Prior to starting Beach Glass Transitions, Lynn Peel worked for more than 8 years in Home Care Agencies, Assisted Living, Alzheimer’s Care and Independent Living Communities.  She has the knowledge and insight of an insider, which is a huge benefit to her clients, and often sets Beach Glass Transitions apart from the average geriatric care manager or referral service.  After 10 years working in her industry, Lynn has developed strong and tested relationships to trustworthy referral sources such as legal and financial advisors, movers, down-sizers, organizers, real estate agents, and more.  Ultimately Beach Glass Transitions offers the complete package.  However, the most significant aspect of Beach Glass Transitions that sets it apart from the competition is Lynn’s focus on the individual.

Her service is highly customized.  Lynn says, “Every client is different.  They come from different backgrounds and they have different futures.  They have individual wants and needs and family expectations.  They have medical and financial requirements, but also have concerns regarding social interactivity.  My job and my passion is to work with my clients to find the option that is best suited to the whole person, not just the age or the medical condition.”

As a new way of honoring her clients, Lynn asks them to provide photographs and fill out a short life survey, allowing her to compose a scrapbook of the client’s life and personality.  The final product is

called, “Oh, The Places You Have Been.”  It serves two purposes.  First and foremost, it is a gift thanking her clients for contracting her services.  Secondly, it acts as a social profile to provide to Home Health Aides and Senior Living Communities.  It is a wonderful way of showing the client’s new caregivers who they are, allowing them to bond and connect in a way that would not otherwise be possible.  This connection is remarkably therapeutic for aging adults, especially if they suffer from dementia or Alzheimer’s.

If you or a loved one is struggling with independence at home alone, call Beach Glass Transitions today for your consultation and to find out how your social profile can improve your long term care.

Contact:

Lynn H. Peel                                       

President, Senior Care Advisor

Beach Glass Transitions, LLC

207.272.2797

277 Congress Street

Portland, ME 04101

www.beachglasstransitions.com

lpeel@beachglasstransitions.com

Drouin Dance Center of Westbrook’s Dance Company won top honors at the Showstopper Regional Dance Championships in Brockton, Massachusetts this past weekend. Over 900 dance numbers from over 50 studios from New England and New York competed in the event, and the dancers from Drouin Dance Center took home Platinum and Gold Medals for their dance numbers and earned a high score award in almost every category they competed in. The competition completes a very successful competitve season for the Drouin Dance Center dancers, having also won numerous awards and top honors at the I Love Dance competition in Cambridge, Massachusetts and Dancers, Inc. competition in North Berwick, Maine. The dancers are looking forward to performing in upcoming fundraiser benefits, Perform For a Cure and Dance for Autism as well as at the Westbrook Together Days Festival in June and in the Drouin Dance Center annual recital in June. The dancers, ages seven through fifteen are from Westbrook, Portland, Windham, and Scarborough.

presents 5 Planned Giving Workshops

The first and very timely for many  Executive Directors,

this January 19 in Portland Maine

and January 26 in Augusta Maine
“Strategies for Planned Giving for the “small” Development Office”

attendees will learn:

• Maximizing potential with minimal capacity
• Engaging board and senior management for support and success
• Sustaining the effort for the long-term

Fees detailed at www.planningforgood.net

advance registration required,  no charge for Planning For Good clients

Complete details available at www.planningforgood.net

email @srueflindquist@gmail.com or call 975-5165

2.    Is Laguna Beach suitable for large groups arriving from out of town?  Though the city of Laguna Beach retains a quaint atmosphere and beach town feel, it has all of the services and amenities of any major metropolis.  Serviced by John Wayne Airport (Airport Code: SNA), Laguna Beach has an array of hotel and dining options to accommodate even the largest groups in town for destination weddings.  During the summer months, free trolleys run through town, making the need for a rental car almost nonexistent.  Even during the winter, Laguna’s downtown area is easy to navigate on foot.

3.    How is art connected to weddings in Laguna Beach? With a specially zoned city arts district and live-work spaces for local artists, couples getting married in Laguna Beach have the chance to find innovative uses of art within the design and layout of their wedding ceremony and reception. The creative atmosphere has translated into weddings with a savvy sense of style and décor.  Spanning the range from sleek & stylish to classic & refined, weddings in Laguna Beach are widely enhanced by the vibrant, creative culture. The arts are genuinely valued in Laguna and the weddings held in the area reflect that emphasis put on good taste.

4.    Do I really need a Wedding Planner for my Laguna Beach wedding? This question is usually left up to the preference of each particular couple, though some venues necessitate a planner more than others.  Beach weddings take a certain amount of prior planning, as do ceremonies that aren’t held at the same location as the reception.  On the other hand, certain venues in Laguna Beach have teams on staff who understand the intricacies of planning a wedding, and work with couples throughout each stage of the process.  Similarly, weddings that feature outside vendors are more complex to orchestrate than weddings which provide services in-house.  The other advantage of these full service venues is that the design and feel of the event is often more consistent with the vision of the couple.

5.    What are the pros and cons of an outdoor wedding in Laguna Beach? The notion of an outdoor wedding is generally dictated by the tastes of the bride and groom and the season during which they are getting married.  While the beach is a consistently popular option, some couples prefer a more private setting.  The stunning Laguna canyons provide another beautiful backdrop for wedding ceremonies, while some venues offer outdoor options on site, creating a safety net in case the weather refuses to cooperate.

6.    What is the role of technology in the Laguna Beach wedding experience?  Due to the creative environment thriving in Laguna, wedding planners and venues in Laguna Beach are interested in the various applications of state of the art technology and media during wedding ceremonies and receptions.  Most of the local facilities are equipped with sound, video and lighting capability.  Some venues even offer digital projections and/or stylized lighting to develop a personalized and tasteful ambiance. The applications of various media, presentation technologies and lighting options within your ceremony are limited only by your imagination.

7.    Does Laguna Beach have wedding vendors, photographers, various venue options, reception locations and spots for rehearsal dinners? Yes.  Many weddings are held in Laguna Beach every year and all of the necessary services are readily available in wide variety.  Laguna also hosts full service venues that provide all of the necessary services without creating the need for an endless string of vendors or wedding planners.

For more information visit  http://www.seven-degrees.com

CONTACT: Sarah Ruef-Lindquist (207) 975-5165

HALLOWELL, Maine.

Sarah Ruef-Lindquist has been named President of the Board of the Maine Bar Foundation (MBF) for the year 2010.

Founded in 1983, MBF serves Maine’s communities and the legal professional through its administration of the Interest on Lawyer Trust Accounts (“IOLTA”) Program and other public-service law related activities. MBF funds Pine Tree Legal Services, the Volunteer Lawyers Project, Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project, Maine Equal Justice Partners, Legal Services for the Elderly, the Cumberland Legal Aid Clinic and has also provided funding to other non-profit organizations working to increase access to justice for those in poverty in Maine.

The Maine Bar Foundation has provided leadership and administrative support to one of the most successful fundraising initiatives amongst lawyers and the judiciary in the United States: Now in its 6^th year, the Campaign for Justice raises more funds from lawyers and the judiciary in Maine for legal services than all but one other state, raising over $400,000 in each of the years 2008 and in 2009 to support access to justice.

Ruef-Lindquist, a member of the Foundation Board since 2003, has served as Development Chair, Finance Chair, Investment Committee Chair and Treasurer. She also serves on the board of the Maine Philanthropy Center. She also serves on the Development Committee of Franklin Pierce Law Center, and has served on numerous boards of Maine and New Hampshire non-profits. She is a frequent writer and speaker on the topic of trust, estate and charitable planning, and is Senior Consultant and founder of Planning for Good, www.planningforgood.net providing gift planning support services to non-profits.

The Maine Bar Foundation’s offices are located at 40 Water Street, Hallowell. www.mbf.org

The 2009 Lobsterman Triathlon and Aquabike will take place at Winslow Park in South Freeport, Maine on Saturday, September 19th.

PORTLAND, ME – September 14, 2009 – Tri-Maine’s Lobsterman Triathlon and Aquabike event will bring over 800 athletes to South Freeport on Saturday morning, September 19th. Acclaimed for having the “Best Scenery” of any triathlon in the country by Triathlete Magazine in 2008, the popular event sold out for 2009.

The race begins at 9:30 a.m. at Freeport’s ocean-side Winslow Park. Triathletes will swim 1.5-kilometers (.93 miles) in Casco Bay, head out on a 40-kilometer (24 mile) bike ride along the countryside of Freeport and Brunswick, and finish with a 10-kilometer (6.2 mile) “lollipop” run through the village of South Freeport. Aquabike competitors will follow the same swim and bike courses without the run, and all athletes will finish back at Winslow Park.

Following the completion of the race, local restaurant Gritty McDuff’s will host a classic lobsterbake. (More than 400 lobsters were served in 2008!) There will also be live entertainment, food options provided by Freeport’s Bow Street Market, and a LobsterKids Fun Run after the adult event.

The Lobsterman will feature both local athletes and competitors from more than 24 states and Canadian provinces.

“It’s exciting to see so many athletes coming to Maine to experience our stunning landscape and the some of the best in athletic competition,” says Will Thomas, Tri-Maine’s Executive Director. “We’re thrilled that the Lobsterman has become such a favored destination race and looking forward to another great event.”

For the safety of athletes, Staples Point Road and parts of South Freeport Road (between Route 1 and Main Street) will be closed to vehicle traffic from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Lower Mast Landing Road, Flying Point Road, Bunganuc Road, and Pleasant Hill Road also experience cyclist traffic from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., however they will remain open. Residents and motorists are asked to plan accordingly and proceed with caution.

The Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital is the Lobsterman charity partner and sponsor support for the event comes from L.L. Bean, Peak Performance Multisport, Orthopaedics Associates, Bow Street Market, The North Face, Comfort Suites of Freeport, Pape Subaru, Pepsi, Freeport Merchants Association, and SwimVacation.

Volunteers are also still needed for the race and can sign up by contacting Erik Boucher at erik@tri-maine.com.

Live results can be viewed on race day at www.tri-maine.com. For more information, contact Amy VanHaren.

About Tri-Maine:
Tri-Maine Productions is Maine’s premier multisport event management company. Providing high quality, competitive races in dynamic New England locations, Tri-Maine serves more than 3,000 athletes, 5,000 spectators, and 800 volunteers annually. Tri-Maine partners with first-rate local and national sponsors to provide an athletic experience like no other. Fusing arts, music, environmental consciousness, health, and community together with the active lifestyle, Tri-Maine delivers specialized events that transcend the traditional. Visit www.tri-maine.com for more information.

Contact:
Amy VanHaren, Tri-Maine Productions
207.221.5420 x 5
amy@tri-maine.com

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