november 2014 munjoy hill observer

1MUNJOY HILL OBSERVER November 2014

The Hill House’s Peace PoleBy Matthew Kennedy

The park aT hill house is a neighborhood trea-sure; cool and shady, it’s the perfect place to chat with a friend, relax with a dog, read a book, sip a cup of coffee—or just watch the day go by. Indeed, it is likely the most broadly-used, if least celebrated, ame-nity provided by the MHNO to the community. And that’s ok – part of relaxing, after all, is not thinking at every turn about the whos and whens and hows and whys of a comfortable place. But there’s always a story behind such things – part of which we told in the Observer’s September 2014 issue (“The MHNO at 92 Congress Street”).

Have you ever noticed the Peace Pole standing next to Hill House, over by the Community Policing of-fice and the Little Free Library? Perhaps you haven’t given much thought to what it is, or why it is where it is. But of course there’s a story there too.

The Peace Pole was the inspiration of Masahisa Goi, the founder of the World Peace Prayer Society. As told on the Society’s website, “after witnessing the devastation caused by World War II and the dropping of the atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Mr. Goi’s life took on a new meaning and purpose. He dedicated himself in service to humanity and the attainment of global peace and harmony.” A cornerstone of Mr. Goi’s teaching was the invocation of the Peace Prayer, “May Peace Prevail on Earth.” And one way the Peace Prayer was to be disseminated throughout the world was as an inscription on Peace Poles.

The Peace Pole Project began in 1955. By 1996, when the Hill House Peace Pole was placed and dedicated, over 100,000 Peace Poles had been dedicated in over 160 countries. (There are now more than 200,000 in over 180 countries.) The Hill House Peace Pole was dedicated by Robert Staley-Mays of Peace Action Maine on October 6, 1996, as part of the kick-off event for a “Week Without Violence” organized by

the YWCA. The eight languages on the Hill House Peace Pole represent distinct groups: the languages of the most prominent immigrant groups to Munjoy Hill in the late nineteenth and early twentieth cen-

turies (Italian, French, Yiddish), and the languages of the largest immigrant groups in Portland as of 1996 (Viet-namese, Cambodian, Russian, Arabic). The organizers also included Swahili “to represent the African American

community, whose ancestors had their languages systematically stolen from them and suppressed through centuries of slavery.” Interestingly, English is not among the languages displayed. It was the inten-tion of the organizers that plaques bearing additional languages could be posted on the wall of Hill House if and when new groups requested them.

So the next time you are at Hill House, take a mo-ment to walk around the corner to see the Peace Pole. Think about the people and places represented by the languages, and the experiences that brought them to the United States, to Portland, and to Munjoy Hill. Consider that this Peace Pole has borne mute witness to eighteen years of Munjoy Hill history. Maybe, even, take a moment to consider the words them-selves: “May Peace Prevail on Earth.”

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in oCTober, at the monthly MHNO meeting held at 92 Con-gress Street, Laura Mailander, School Garden Educator and Community Garden Coordina-tor for Cultivating Community, spoke to the group about the likelihood of a new community garden being considered by the City of Portland, to be located on the Eastern Promenade be-hind the tennis courts (see page 10 for an update). In addition to discussing community garden programs around the city, Laura talked about the growing desire among city residents to grow their own food, despite the long waiting list for garden plots.

“There are many more people who want to garden than we have plots for,” she said. “There are at least 130 people on the cur-rent waiting list, many of whom are from the East End, and that

number probably does not reflect the real numbers of people who want a plot [but who have not signed up.]”

This nonprofit group took root in Portland in 2004. As they ex-plain on their website,

“Cultivating Community’s mis-sion is to strengthen communi-ties by growing food, preparing youth leaders and new farmers, and promoting social and envi-ronmental justice. We use our community food work as an en-gine for high-impact youth and community development pro-grams that reconnect people to the natural and social systems that sustain us all.

We are growing sustainable communities through utilizing sustainable practices to grow food in our community, in school gardens and at partnering farms

THE CURRENT winter park-ing lot at 65 munjoy sTreeT, which is the last remaining part of the Adams School lot, may be developed into middle-income housing. The ideas discussed at the September 24th meeting of the Housing and Community Development meeting included allowing for a developer to build two triple-decker buildings with off-street parking for residents.

The owners of 147 ConGress sTreeT have taken action to pro-tect the historic nature of the property by asking the city to grant the home landmark sta-tus. The house is one of only a few residences that survived the fire of 1866. The building is illus-trated in several city documents from the era and is featured prominently in photographs in-side the Observatory.

The porTland Company prop-erty at 58 Fore Street is currently being considered for rezoning. The Portland Historic Preserva-tion Board has also submitted a request that the 10-acre property be classified as a historic district. The site was used to build loco-motives for various regional rail-

way lines and engines for ships, starting in 1847.

This just in: (10/29/2014) By Kev-in Miller, PPH Staff Writer. HEAD-LINE:

“Munjoy Hill arts center gets OK by board / Despite strong criticism about potential park-ing issues, the St. Lawrence Arts Center proposal is en-dorsed by planners.”

At a Sept. 23rd Planning Board workshop, The sT. lawrenCe arTs CenTer outlined their new plan for the space, includ-ing their ideas for accommodat-ing the expected increase in at-tendance, given the additional seating in the new building. They proposed a $70,000 subsidy to Metro in order to increase bus service in the evenings and de-crease the concern over parking in the neighborhood. The money would go towards reducing the wait times from 45 to 30 minutes between buses. According to the plan, patrons of the St. Lawrence would be able to park downtown and ride the Metro for free to and from the performance.

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Above, the fall harvest is on display and for sale at the Portland Farmer’s Market at Deering Oaks. Bounty such as this is anticipated from new City community garden plots being proposed on the Eastern Promenade by the group, Cultivating Community.

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november… the month of Thanksgiving, the month of gratitude. Popular cul-ture dictates that these be the themes I explore in my column this month, and I’m a firm believer that tak-ing the time to be grateful gives one new apprecia-tion for life, so I’ll happily follow the trend (even as I cringe at the idea of be-ing a lemming to pop cul-ture). Rather than talk about what I am grateful for though, I decided to put a twist on things. Earlier this month I took to Face-book (yeah, that pop cul-ture thing again), and spe-cifically, the “Munjoy Hill Residents Past & Present” group, and I posed a query:

“Whether you lived on the hill for decades or days, live there now, or lived there

years ago, tell me why YOU are grateful for the time you’ve spent living on Munjoy Hill.”

I had no idea what I was going to get for responses, and was very pleased when 74 comments later, I had a virtual history of life on Munjoy Hill dating back to the 1930’s. Unfortunately there’s not room to quote everyone who responded here, so instead I’m going to include the link to the post, so you can enjoy read-ing all of the stories.

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Although there’s not room here to include all the com-ments, I would like to leave you with one, a poem (at

right) posted by Michael Garrigan, who was a resi-dent of Munjoy Hill from 1958-1969. I think it sums up rather nicely and elo-quently, the general senti-ments of all who contribut-ed comments and messages on the post.

Happy Thanksgiving!

On the Attitude of Gratitude

Munjoy HillBy Michael Garrigan

I grew up on Portland’s Munjoy Hill,When I was but a small boy.We may have been as poor as

church mice,But I was filled with great joy.

The friends I made in my neighborhood, Are the memories of youth.Life in Portland under mother’s watchWas full of old-fashioned truth.

We used to play at the PromenadeEvery Fourth of July. We spent the day honoring the land,And never once wondered why.

From my earliest recollections, My mother would strive to teachThings I needed to become a man.My heart she could always reach.

Life was so simple back in those days,Though we had struggles for sure.And yet it seems as I look back now,Life then seemed so very pure.

I’ve traveled the world as an adult,But I never found a placeThat can equal life where I grew up.Munjoy Hill had special grace.

I used to go back to visit mom,But that was some years ago.But I always remember that timeAnd truth I needed to know.

I may go back to Munjoy hill soonTo spend the rest of my life,For life is quiet in Portland Maine,And it’s absent worldly strife.

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i am wriTinG my column in late Octo-ber, just a week before the elections. With Thanksgiving coming up, my goal has been to write about the benefits of feeling grati-tude, in which I firmly believe, but I am hav-ing a hard time focusing on this topic, what with the nail-biter of a governor’s race going on in the background!

I’ll start out by saying I am very grateful that we live in a country where we are free to speak out when we see injustice, and where fear of government retribution is not a fac-tor in our daily lives, as it is in so many other countries. And I appreciate that our coun-try allows us to participate in the process (Please get out and VOTE!!).

Feeling and expressing gratitude does not mean that we are ignoring issues that need to be addressed or changed, it just allows us to draw strength and comfort from ac-knowledging the good in our lives.

This is no small gift. Numerous medical studies have found that feeling gratitude has the effect of reducing stress and promoting healing. These health benefits are measur-able, besides the fact that you feel happier as a result of your attitude.

It’s not always easy to dwell on gratitude, especially if you’ve been reading, listening to or watching the news recently. But it’s a worthwhile practice to get into. As a mo-tivational tool, some people have started doing the “gratitude challenge”, a game of sorts that started online. The idea is to set a goal of writing down things for which you are grateful, and to do this every day for a set number of days. It could be any length of time you feel capable of maintaining, a few days, a week or a month. Just get started. A happier and more generous you awaits.

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VoTing - a Privilege and a Responsibility Essay By Kathleen Kerr

november is a month we nor-mally associate with two things, Thanksgiving and Election Day. Two things seemingly different, and yet, both representative of things that make our country great. First, Thanksgiving is an official holiday set aside to give thanks for the many blessings for which we are bestowed and have sown. It is a reminder of those blessings, which we often take for granted, that were and still are, being protected by the many who serve, not only in our military, but also as elected of-ficials serving in our state and local governments.

Election Day is another official

day, set aside for citizens to par-ticipate in the governance of this great state and nation. It is a day which can also serve to remind us of the great privileges afford-ed us due to the thoughtful and purposeful work of our founding fathers during this country’s in-ception and declaration.

Take for example, Benjamin Rush, one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence. A physician by education and a po-litical leader by his sense of civic duty, he served Pennsylvania in the Continental Congress and later as the Surgeon-General of the middle department of the Continental Army. Despite being

an enthusiastic supporter of the American Revolution, in a let-ter to his friend, Jeremy Belknap, written in 1788, he wrote of his desire to “devote the whole of my time to the peaceable pursuits of science and to the pleasures of social and domestic life.” But, not before he served, believing it his civic duty to fight for those ideals set forth in the written documents that laid the founda-tion of our nation.

There was never the guarantee that maintaining and preserv-ing our democracy would be easy; it is an unspoken agree-ment that in order to truly be a self-governing community, each

citizen must acknowledge we are each full and equal members with fundamental rights and re-sponsibilities. In his book, Citi-zenship and Civil Society, author Thomas Janoski, raises the point that while rights cannot exist without obligations, obligations can exist without rights… Many citizens do not realize this.

That point is worth contempla-tion. Voting is just one such act where we each have the oppor-tunity to participate and con-tribute within our communities. November 4th is fast approach-ing. Take time to learn about the candidates and their ideas. While we may not agree with all

of their views or approaches, we can give them the respect and gratitude they deserve for ac-tively engaging and participating in the process. And then, do our part to participate and be heard.

Vote if you are registered, and register to vote if you have not yet done so. There is no cutoff date for registration to vote in person at your town office or city hall. With proper proof of I.D. and residency, you may register to vote at the polls on election day. To vote, you must be reg-istered in the community you reside, be 18 years old, and a US citizen.

i jusT Finished reading a book that made me very happy to be living now, in 2014, and not in the Good Ol’ Days of the 1920’s. One Summer - America 1927, by Bill Bryson, lays out some very interesting facts that have been long forgotten. (Or, were never much talked about, like those celebrated Pilgrims who systematically killed off a large portion of the New England Native American population.) If you enjoy history and the facts that go with it, you’ll ap-preciate Mr. Bryson’s style and well-researched information. I

found it entertaining, enlight-ening and thought-provoking.

He uses Lindbergh’s solo flight across the Atlantic as the hub to attach the stories and celeb-rities of 1927, and the Roaring Twenties in general.

You’ll learn what American pastime peaked in this decade; how Europe dominated one of the world’s greatest emerg-ing industries, one that most Americans believe we initi-ated and were leaders in; what major industrial project Henry Ford undertook that was a

complete failure. You’ll learn who emerged as the hero in co-ordinating relief efforts for the most epic disaster in Ameri-can history; what instigated the shutting down of the fifth largest industry in the Unit-ed States; how an estimated 11,700 US citizens died at the hands of their own govern-ment while bringing to power such individuals as Al Capone; what New York City had 50,000 of that contributed to 1000 traffic-related deaths in 1927. You’ll discover what sport took only 90 minutes to com-

plete; why Lindbergh’s grand-father fled Sweden in 1859 and changed his name from Månsson to Lindbergh; and also what Utah legislators were considering as a new law in an attempt to control women. Not to mention the anarchists and the random terror they inflict-ed upon US citizens.

Actually, I guess things haven’t really changed all that much, just the players. Enjoy the read. You also might want to check out: The Invisible Bridge by Julie Orringer and Cutting for

Stone by Abraham Verghese. These two are quite intense, so be prepared.

And as always, take time to walk around our beautiful city, stop and converse with a friend, and practice Clean Sweep Saturdays – 15 minutes is all it takes.

Ross Fields is a former Vice President of the MHNO Board and a current Ad Sales Representative for the Munjoy Hill Observer newspaper.

The Good Ol’ Days? You Decide Essay By Ross Fields


Old Port Spirits & Cigars

Gardener’s DirtWinterizing Roses: DOs and DON’Ts By Nini McManamy

East End Business Focus

lasT winTer i losT one of my favorite roses. Not my most ten-der rose, which sits exposed to northwest winds off the water, but my gorgeous yellow David Austin rose, which wasn’t plant-ed deeply enough. I should have reset it so the graft union was well below ground level before mulching. This year, I am listen-ing to the experts, and here is what they say.

winterizing roses starts with a few don’Ts:

don’T: pick off the rose hips—they send hormonal signals to the plant that it’s time to prepare for dormancy. For most plants, that means an end to flowering and increased storage of starch in the roots instead of in new growth.

don’T: feed the plant. It needs to stop growing.

don’T: prune unless something is broken or at risk of breaking.

Roses are usually pruned back in the spring, when blackened deadwood is cut off and most are cut back by 1/2 to 2/3 to pro-mote lush growth (ramblers and climbers excepted).

now, for the dos:

do: make sure your rose stays well-watered through the fall. It’s been a dry summer, though recent rains have helped.

do: clean all dropped foliage from the ground under the plant. If it has black spot or other dis-ease, throw the foliage away--do not compost it.

do: wait until the ground is fro-zen, then pile up topsoil around the base of the plant to a height of 8-12 inches. Best to buy a bag of topsoil (not potting soil) if you don’t have a pile to take from--never use soil scraped up from the vicinity of the rose as you would be exposing roots. Potting soil has amendments such as

vermiculite and perlite to make it light, and is inadequate as an insulator.

do: After Christmas, cut up your tree, and pile the boughs up over the soil to keep it in place even if we have an open winter or a rainy one.

In early April, remove the boughs and the soil. Cut back the branches to 1/2 or 1/3 the previ-ous size, and put a couple of ta-blespoons of epsom salts around the base to compensate for typi-cally low magnesium in our soils

(I dress with epsom salts monthly--it has a noticeable ef-fect on blooming). Then top dress with composted manure, and enjoy watching the leaves emerge. If you have a rambler, cut out the oldest canes, the ones with scant foli-age and dead branches, to the ground, leaving the new to reju-venate the plant. For a climber, prune to control growth and for appearance.

Put a trip to the rose circle at Deering Oaks on your fall agen-da to see how the pros prepare plants for winter. If you get there soon enough, some roses may still be in bloom. For tips on preparing perennials for winter, check out Tracy DiSabato-Aust’s “The Well-Tended Perennial Garden”, available at the library.

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Spend but a few moments chatting with Jacques deVillier, owner of Old Port Spirits & Cigars at 79 Commercial Street (across from RíRá), and his ef-fusive enthusiasm for both his own shop, and for the Old Port in general, will quickly rub off on you. “I love to be part of the community and I love living in the neighborhood!” Jacques declared, when I first met him.

Jacques is a transplant from South Carolina who fell in love with this part of the city; he moved here just over 8 years ago. He brought with him a deep appreciation of some of the finer things in life—beverages and cigars, and he is generous in shar-ing his knowledge and experience with his cus-

tomers. He’s friendly and funny, and his staff is both knowledgeable and welcoming.

The interior of the shop has been lov-i n g l y re f i n i she d with new floors, new windows, and new cabinets. Jacques is clearly delighted to be able to educate visitors about the indulgences he of-fers. His high-end cigars are kept at the perfect temperature and humidity in the carefully lit humidors that were custom-built at both locations.

You’ll find yourself browsing the wine racks. You’ll pause by the shiny polished wood and brass humi-dor, regardless of whether you like cigars. Vintage hardware and lighting create a complex and in-viting environment in the shop that encourages a

leisurely shopping experience.

The Spirits shop carries 450 different beers and has an impressive selection of spirits. The shop at 79 Commer-cial has a sister store nearby—located further down Commercial St., half a block before $3 Deweys. The wine shop boasts of being the 2nd larg-est wine shop in Maine; And then, of course, there are the cigars…

If you are looking to spruce up a spe-cial meal, or a hostess gift for a party (the Holiday season is upon us!), re-member to drop in to Old Port Wine & Cigar, but leave yourself enough time to linger and enjoy the experi-ence.

Find the finest beers, liquors, wine, and cigars! Old Port Spirits & Ci-gars, 79 Commercial St, and Old Port Wine & Cigars at 223 Commerical St. Hours: Sunday-Wednesday 10-8, Thursday-Saturday 10-9. Find them on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/OldPortSpirits, (207) 772-9463

At left, Jacques deVillier, owner of Old Port Spirits & Cigars. Below, the humidor for cigars at the 223 Congress location.

that feed those among us who are most vulnerable. Cultivating Community is based in Portland, Maine.”

A quick look at the website re-veals that, in the past 10 years, the group has branched out to Youth Education/ high school outreach, Refugee Farmer Training, CSAs, broad Food Access initiatives, including Senior Farm Share, and a variety of public outreach events. If it has to do with access to fresh, locally-grown foods, building community, and sus-tainability, Cultivating Commu-nity is involved.

Which brings us back to the gar-dens. Cultivating Community has been working with the City of Portland to manage and coor-dinate local community gardens. Already under its management were the gardens at Valley St. and Clark St. (West End), and Payson Park and North St. gardens (East End). Since the fall of 2013, four more gardens have come under its aegis: the community gardens of Riverton, Brentwood Farms and Peaks Island. The Boyd Street Community Garden will join the fold later next spring.

Some of these gardens already have developed their own effec-tive volunteer management, and

the goal is to “look at these mod-els of management and empower the gardeners to build commu-nity” so that eventually each site would be volunteer-managed (coordinating the efforts of the participant gardeners) to keep the plots well- maintained and sustainably productive.

This will involve asking gar-deners to step up to coordinate necessary work by holding such events as weeding parties, com-posting committees, harvest potlucks and educational talks and partnerships.

To assist in this education pro-cess, Cultivating Community is currently offering a series of Citizen-Gardener Workshops that cover topics of gardening interest, like composting and soil health, or putting the garden to bed for the winter. All levels of expertise are encouraged to at-tend. The exchange of expertise is vital; everyone brings some-thing different to the table.

FMI, visit: http://www.culti-vatingcommunity.org/ Offices are located at 52 Mayo St., P.O. Box 3792, Portland, Maine 04104-3792 - T: 207.761.GROW (4769)

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Communications Committee -‐ This committee oversees all methods by which the MHNO communicates information of relevance to the community we serve, including web, print, social media, email and direct mail. Meetings: 3rd Monday of the Month from 6:30-‐7:30 pm. Please contact Chair, Sarah Graulty: [email protected] for more information. Observer Committee – This committee publishes the MHNO’s monthly community newspaper, the Munjoy Hill Observer. Meetings: 1st Monday of the month from 6-‐7 pm. Please contact Chair, Andrea Myhaver: [email protected] for more information. Membership and Fundraising Committee – This committee champions the growth and involvement of our membership base and develops and implements initiatives to raise money to support MHNO programs and keep the organization sustainable. Please contact Chair, Matthew Kennedy: [email protected] for more information. At Home on Munjoy Hill Committee – This committee is developing a program whose mission is to help empower older residents to stay and live comfortably on Munjoy Hill. Meetings: 3rd Wed of the month from 5:30-‐7, locations vary. Please contact Chair, Elaine Mullin: [email protected], for more information. Events Committee – This committee coordinates and implements community events and activities that the MHNO sponsors or develops, such as our 3 full membership meetings/gatherings each year, our annual Community Clean-‐Up Day, festivals, and other fun social activities. Meetings: Ad hoc based on Event Schedule. Please contact Chair, Elise Loschiavo: [email protected] for more information. Please note that unless otherwise noted, all committee meetings take place at Hill House, 92 Congress St. Meetings days and times are subject to change, so please consult our online calendar at munjoyhill.org for the most current schedule. All are welcome to attend, so please, join us!

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Communications Committee -‐ This committee oversees all methods by which the MHNO communicates information of relevance to the community we serve, including web, print, social media, email and direct mail. Meetings: 3rd Monday of the Month from 6:30-‐7:30 pm. Please contact Chair, Sarah Graulty: [email protected] for more information. Observer Committee – This committee publishes the MHNO’s monthly community newspaper, the Munjoy Hill Observer. Meetings: 1st Monday of the month from 6-‐7 pm. Please contact Chair, Andrea Myhaver: [email protected] for more information. Membership and Fundraising Committee – This committee champions the growth and involvement of our membership base and develops and implements initiatives to raise money to support MHNO programs and keep the organization sustainable. Please contact Chair, Matthew Kennedy: [email protected] for more information. At Home on Munjoy Hill Committee – This committee is developing a program whose mission is to help empower older residents to stay and live comfortably on Munjoy Hill. Meetings: 3rd Wed of the month from 5:30-‐7, locations vary. Please contact Chair, Elaine Mullin: [email protected], for more information. Events Committee – This committee coordinates and implements community events and activities that the MHNO sponsors or develops, such as our 3 full membership meetings/gatherings each year, our annual Community Clean-‐Up Day, festivals, and other fun social activities. Meetings: Ad hoc based on Event Schedule. Please contact Chair, Elise Loschiavo: [email protected] for more information. Safe & Livable Neighborhood Committee -‐ This committee provides a forum to discuss and implement ways to improve life on the Hill for all its residents and to protect Munjoy Hill’s unique character. Meetings: 1th Monday of the month 7-‐8 pm. Please contact Chair, Sean Turley: [email protected] for more information. Please note that unless otherwise noted, all committee meetings take place at Hill House, 92 Congress St. Meetings days and times are subject to change, so please consult our online calendar at munjoyhill.org for the most current schedule. All are welcome to attend, so please, join us!

Munjoy Hill Neighborhood Organization Committees

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VoluNTeers Needed to attend

City Planning meetings and report on projects impacting

Munjoy hillPlease email info@

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walkiNg audiT of MuNjoy hill— VoluNTeers soliCiTed To

ParTiCiPaTe periodically, the mhno likes to take a walking audit of the neighborhood to assess areas that need work or could be improved upon from a safety and/or cleanliness standpoint.

we use the information that we obtain through the walking audits to provide feedback to the City, as well as to determine if there is an immediate action the mhno can take to make things better.

we would like to schedule our next audit sometime before winter hits in earnest, and we need volunteers to join us.

are you interested? Can you spare a couple of hours? let us know by writing to us at: [email protected], subject line, “walking audit”.

NoV 2: daylighT saViNgs “Fall Back!” & gain an hour of sleep!

NoV 4 - eleCTioN dayGet out and VOTE!

NoV 26: ThaNksgiVNg day

Eat, Drink & Be Thankful!

ThaNksgiViNg break: NO School Wed-Fri, Nov 26-Nov 28

recycle AND help fund the mhno heat assistance program: Donate your

recyclables thru CLYNK! at Hannafords...Funds raised support MHNO’s Fuel Assistance

“Warm Hearts, Warm Neighbors” program. Stop outside the Hill House at 92 Congress to pick up a free green bag. FMI: email Louise Little at louise.

[email protected]. Keep those cans & bottles coming!

Open Meetings!! The MHNO Board meets every

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liViNg wiTh PeaCe Living With Peace is a dynamic local grassroots community support organization investing in the future of our immigrants by providing information, resources, and training to newcomers to the community and culture.

Living With Peace Kenya to build integrated rehabilitation center in Wajir County, KenyaBy Christina Feller, Project Manager

earlier This year, Living With Peace signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Gover-nor of Wajir (pronounced Wajia) County in northeastern Kenya, The Honorable Ahmed Abdul-lahi, to build an integrated re-habilitation and social develop-ment center for the many, many disabled people of the county. What started as an idea to help disabled people, especially chil-dren, recover their lives with dig-nity and respect, the project has become a world-class center that incorporates solar panels, mod-ern water, sanitation, and hy-giene facilities. It has high-tech, digital equipment to monitor, di-agnose, refer, and rehabilitate pa-tients, design and produce pros-theses, and provide therapeutic and preventive care. The mis-sion of the rehab hub is to “pro-vide integrated and high quality promotive, preventive, curative, and rehabilitative health care services, including referrals, to disabled people to help reduce and eliminate disabilities and/or

the exposure to risk factors that cause, complicate and intensify disabilities in order that disabled people may be integrated into the community in a way that restores and strengthens their resiliency to lead lives that are meaningful and purposeful.” Halima Ali Omar, co-project manager and the County Sec-retary for Youth, Families, and Persons Living With Disabilities (PLWD) states, “What we need is a place for the people to come and learn about disabilities, what they are, how they are contracted whether from birth, injury, ill-ness or disease, and receive the kind of support and care that is culturally competent and medi-cally sound. The Hub is a place where the people from the com-munity can feel safe knowing that the Government of Wajir County has their best interests at heart.”

This project is about sensitiz-ing the community members about disabilities, and mak-ing them aware that, in many cases, they have the power to prevent disabilities in the first

place, through better hygiene, nutrition, and vaccinations. We engage in inter-cultural peace building to bring awareness to the many ways to improve rela-tions between the able-bodied and the disabled. This project is about bringing the community together to make people aware of the law that requires disabled children to be educated, and about the policies that afford 30% of all government tenders to youth, women and disabled people. This is about building up the capacity of families to ap-propriately respond to the needs of persons living with disabili-ties in their own homes and in their area villages, to reduce the unfortunate incidence of “ware-housing” and neglecting the dis-abled because there are few alter-natives and because of “old ways of thinking”. Finally, this is about integrating the disabled into productive activities by making the Rehab Hub a place where all people can come to take advan-tage of training regarding en-vironmental sustainability and economic development.

Architectural renderings were created by Gawron Turgeon Ar-chitects of Scarborough, Maine. We want to extend special thanks to Portland Commerce Exchange member Maura Ryan, Marketing Manager for Gawron Turgeon, who helped bring these render-ings to life. With exceptional thanks to Greg Hansel of Preti Flaherty Law Firm who provided

important information about land ownership, transfer, deed regis-tration and potential legal issues. Finally, deepest thanks to the Ke-nyan Law Firm Muthaura, Mu-gambi, Ayugi & Njonjo for their invaluable help registering LWP Kenya as a legal NGO.

Book, ‘Rafa the Refugee’, urges kids to take pride in their heritage

Above, photo of Christina Feller walking the land with community elders and with Sheik Abdi Osman, County Executive Committee Chairman for Education, Youth, Culture, Gender and Social Services.

Above, architectural renderings were created by Gawron Turgeon Architects of Scarborough, Maine.

Author Terrie A. Hoops creates picture book on cultural acceptance

BRADENTON, Fla. – Author and educator Terrie A. Hoops wanted her students to have a sense of cultural identity and to feel that they belong no matter the differ-ences in their backgrounds. This is why she has written “Rafa the Refugee,” (published by Autho-

rHouse) an educational and ar-tistic picture book that prompts readers of all ages to be proud of their heritage.

“Rafa the Refugee’ is about a new-comer to the U.S.A. learning that her heritage, language and cul-ture is part of who she is and is of great value to her success in school and life. She realizes that

she needs both languages to be successful by learning English while retaining her heritage lan-guage. This is a children’s book celebrating culture, heritage and language.

This picture book espouses the message of acceptance within a multi-racial community. It shows kids that it is okay to be different

and that one should always take pride in one’s own culture.

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Megan currently works with toddlers and preschoolers at the Falmouth Ele-mentary School Childcare. “I love Portland and am so glad I made the move here. I am very active; love to hike, snowshoe, walk, and play field hockey. I spend as much time as I can outside. I also love to read.

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as The leaves Fall, the days get shorter, and the air crisper, it means that Thanks-giving is shortly upon us. On Thanksgiving,

a day of family, friends, and of course food, we take time to reflect on the good fortune in our lives. Many of us are surrounded by people we love and are fortunate to have enough food on our tables throughout the year.

But we must also remember that not ev-eryone is so lucky, and there are some in our community and state who have fallen on hard times and need a little help.

There are many hungry people in our communities, and when people are consistently hungry, it impacts every as-pect of their lives—most importantly, the ability to per-form well at work or school, and the ability to maintain good health. Hunger penetrates all aspects of life, and be-cause of this, it’s a community issue; when our neighbors are hungry, we all feel the repercussions.

When students lack nutritious food, for example, they fall behind academically, physically, and socially. In Maine, more than 86,000 students are food insecure; Maine is currently third in the nation for food insecurity, and first in New England. That is a lot of hungry kids that are not reaching their full potential merely due to a lack of food.

This is why I, alongside my colleagues on the Task Force to End Student Hunger, have been working diligently to find a solution to this statewide problem.

Over the last four months, we have met with stakeholders from all over the state, including school administrators, school food directors, food producers, healthcare and public housing directors, as well as members of the pub-lic, to gain insight into this statewide issue.

I was especially touched by one story told by a former food director who recounted the typical, daily call from a teacher, expressing that a student was lethargic or not feeling well. The student would arrive in the school kitch-en and she would provide him or her with a snack. A few minutes later, the child was smiling again, the headache or stomach ache gone, and the student was ready to learn. “I performed magic every day,” she said.

The task force will be finalizing a report in the coming months that outlines a 5-year plan with rec-ommendations to increase access to food, increase participation in child nutrition programs, and

share best-practices. We need to put the state on a course to end student hunger in Maine.

But we know that government and schools cannot solve student hunger alone. That is why we also are engaging community leaders and the private and nonprofit sectors.

On Munjoy Hill, for example, The Locker Project is ensur-ing that hundreds of students have enough to eat, thanks to the incredible work of a parent at East End Elementary School. While volunteering in the classroom, she noticed that many students did not have a snack every day, so the parent began buying snacks for her child’s classmates. The initiative grew as teachers and other community members became involved. Today, in collaboration with the Good Shepherd Food Pantry, the East End Elemen-tary School food pantry snack programs provide snacks, fresh produce, and bags of food for students on nights and weekends. They are working tirelessly to help ensure that no one goes hungry.

This program is just one example of many organizations that conduct this incredibly important work. But it is ex-pensive work, and these programs cannot continue to op-erate without the generous support and donations from all of us in the community. It is, after all, a small price to

pay to ensure that our children’s’ bright futures are not jeopardized merely because they are hungry.

If you would like to make a monetary or food donation to the East End Elementary Locker Project please visit http://mainelockerproject.org/ or donations to the Good Shepherd Food Pantry can be made at https://donate.gsfb.org/donate/

As we all give thanks this season, please let us not forget those among us who are struggling.

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Welcome New Business Sponsors!

FundraisingMHNO’s business sponsorship pro-gram continues to gain momentum, with two new sponsors joining the ranks during October. The MHNO is grateful for the generous support of keller wil-liams realty - Coyne-piergrossi as-sociates and 118 on munjoy hill, our two new Business Sponsors!

The MHNO Business Sponsorship Pro-gram was launched only two months ago, as the first initiative of the newly formed Membership and Fundraising Committee. The goal of this program is to provide local businesses the op-portunity to actively support the entire mission of the MHNO, while ensuring that such support is recognized by the community. Sponsorships are available at a number of levels and are renewable on an annual basis.

The MHNO wishes to thank all of our Business Sponsors for their generosity and community spirit in supporting the programs and services of the organiza-tion, and in helping us more effectively to perform our mission to preserve and improve the quality of life on Munjoy Hill. And we encourage you to express your thanks as well, by patronizing our Business Sponsors. Look for the blue and white “MHNO Busi-ness Sponsor” sticker in the window of your favor-ite restaurant, coffee shop, store or office. You can also find a list of our Business Sponsors in each month’s Observer, on our new web-site, and in our periodic email communications.

MembershipWe have made great strides in our ef-forts to update our membership track-ing system. We are still in the process of reaching out to those members whose annual membership is soon to expire or has already lapsed. If you know that your membership renewal is due, no need to wait for us to track you down! Please renew your membership using the form on page 5. And if you are not yet a member – please join!

The MHNO is an organization staffed entirely by member-volunteers. With-out these volunteers we have no board, no committees, no events, programs, or services: no Observer. And in order to address everything we want to address, we need more active members—people willing and able and eager to give just a few hours a month in the service of the community. With all of us working together, we really can do great things.

invest in your future—join the mhno today. Come to a meeting. join a committee. Get involved.

Matthew Kennedy is the Treasurer of the MHNO and Chair of the Member-

ship & Fundraising Committee. To join the MHNO please complete and return the mem-bership form on page 5.

invest in your future. Join the MHno today.

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We are not asking you to make a major commitment. If you’re like most of us, between work and family responsibilities, you can’t. But if a lot of us give a few hours a month to serve on a committee, help with an event, sign up new members, or work

on a specific project, we can get things done.”

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Looking Ahead: Summer Concert on the Eastern Promenade porTland CiTy CounCilors gave unan-imous support to Townsquare Media for a music festival on the Prom likely on a Saturday in August of 2015. This pro-posal was also unanimously supported by FoEP’s board of directors. Concert size is estimated at half the crowd which Mum-ford drew, anticipating 7 – 8 thousand in attendance.

The emphasis on music genre was high-lighted as a critical factor in replicating the

success of the State Theatre-run Mumford show. Townsquare Media owns numer-ous radio stations in Maine and across the country. City Staff are confident they have what it takes to organize and execute a successful festival in the Park.

Friends of the Eastern Prom and MHNO will keep folks informed as plans unfold and details become available.

FoEP Welcomes New Members to Board of DirectorsFriends oF The easTern promenade is pleased to welcome our new Board Members and continuing Directors as elected at the October 14 Annual Meeting.

Serving first terms are Cynthia Murray-Be-liveau, David Brackett, Katie Brown, Trevor Coyne, Joyce Wethington Knight, and Mat-thew Kennedy.

Each of these individuals brings a unique set of valuable skills to the leadership of FoEP at this exciting time in our organizational growth. With their added perspectives, we look forward to furthering our work to preserve, protect and enhance the Eastern Promenade.

Nine current members of the Board of Direc-tors were re-elected to serve second terms: Aynne Doil, Edmund Gardner III, Dan Haley, Nick Harding, Mary Noyes, Sharon A. Sud-bay and R. John Wuesthoff.

Three officers of the Board of Directors were

re-elected to their posts: George Campbell, Jr, President, Stephanie Albert, Secretary and Wiliam Jabine III, Treasurer. Existing board member and Program Chair, Cami Smalley, was elected to serve as Vice President.

Special thanks to founding member, R. John Wuesthoff for his service initially as secretary and more recently as VP since our inception in 2007. He will continue as a board and proj-ect committee member.

FoEP is grateful for the work of dedicated members whose terms have expired. We sin-cerely thank Joseph Suskaskas, Tica Douglas, Ginny Randall and Crandall Toothaker for their commitment, stewardship and support!

Board of Directors meetings are held 6-7:30 pm on the first Tuesday of even months at the MHNO Hill House at 92 Congress St.

Please visit easternpromenade.org for more information about our Board of Directors.

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Community Garden Update The CiTy oF porTland won favorable approval from the Historic Preservation Board (HPB) to establish a new commu-nity garden on the Eastern Promenade at a workshop on 10/15. The 40-plot gar-den site will be located directly behind the tennis courts and will be managed in partnership with Cultivating Commu-nity who oversees community gardens throughout the city.

The 2004 Master Plan for the Eastern Prom notes the waiting list for gardens among Portland residents. This wait list

continues to grow today despite garden expansion at the North Street location. Existing community gardens throughout the city are at capacity with 130 on the list. The majority (60%) are Hill residents.

The level of detail presented at the HPB workshop was comprehensive enough to receive the green light to proceed. Next steps will include presentation to the Parks Commission, Landbanks and ulti-mately City Council for final approval.

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Emotional intElligEncE

How do you teach that?over The pasT 20 years, there’s been a lot of focus and research on what actually contributes to an indi-vidual being truly successful in life. It appears to have more to do with emotional intelligence and less with in-tellectual ability (IQ).

Daniel Goleman, in his book Emotional Intelligence: Why it Can Matter More than IQ, asks, “What can we change that will help our children fare better in life? What factors are at play, for example, when people of high IQ flounder and those of modest IQ do surprisingly well?”

Answer – emotional intelligence, which focuses on Self-awareness, Self-regulation, Motivation, Empathy and Social Skills.

So how would you go about teaching emotional intel-ligence to your child? Where do you begin? What about your own level of emotional intelligence?

You can begin by wanting to help your child deal with his or her everyday issues in a way that encourages them to feel good about themselves, their actions and their results.

A father asked me how he could best help his son not feel so bad when his son’s team lost a game. This is a tough situation for any parent. You so much want your child to have a positive experience.

I asked this dad, “How do you feel when you watch your kid play?”

“Fun! Lots of fun, and pride. I’m so proud that he’s do-ing something he loves. I’m not really bothered when

his team loses. I attempt to not put a lot of energy on the winning or losing part.”

My next question, “Does it upset your son when his team loses?”

Dad’s answer, “Yes, and this is what bothers me. I would like to know how to help him get to a place where losing is not the end of the world, without me appearing fake or being flippant about it.”

I said, “Good. You’re actually coming from an emotion-ally intelligent place. You just want to be able to share, and at some point instill, your perspective in an emo-tionally healthy way. Your desire is that your child not associate his self worth with the outcome of one or any particular game, but rather with how he personally con-ducted himself.”

Dad, “Yes, that’s it exactly. So how do I do that?”

How to teach getting to the place of feeling pride over sadness or

angerIn this case, I guided dad first to acknowledge his son’s feelings. “I see that losing is really tough on you. I un-derstand why it feels good to win, and doesn’t when you lose.” (Empathy)

Next I told him to relate to his son what he, as dad, felt when watching his son play. “Just know that I really en-joy watching you play. I feel such pride in seeing you leave it all out there. It takes a lot of courage to do that.” This is all about connecting, about forging a relation-ship between parent and child. (Social Skills)

And to bring it all together and create a new awareness, I instructed dad to ask his son what was the one thing out of the whole game he felt most proud of.

It could sound something like this:

“Putting the outcome of the game aside, tell me one thing you did in the game today that you felt good about, that gave you pride. Because, that one thing—that one mo-

ment where you sensed you were at your best—that was your game today.” (self-awareness, leading to self-regu-lation, resulting in motivation)

And that’s how you can begin to teach, and model, emo-tional intelligence to your child.

My hope in all of this is not for you to be the best par-ent there ever was, but rather, to be better at the skill of parenting.

And as always . . . with patience, education, and practice, you will become a more confident and effective parent.

It’s ALL about the relationship.

Ross & Kathleen Fields are Certified Parenting Educa-tors (CPE) and, co-founders of Results Parenting, LLC, www.resultsparenting.com.

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I have a friend who works for the Portland School District, and a few weeks ago, when I mentioned I was looking for a “Good Neighbor” for this Novem-ber issue, she asked If I had spoken yet with the Lee brothers. It was obvious they were from Munjoy Hill because of the t-shirts they like to wear, with “Mun-joy Hill Boys” boldly printed across the front. The brothers, both retired, now drive buses for special needs kids. So I called up “Slim” (John) Lee to learn more.“I worked for the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Portland for 44 years. Early on, in 1974, when the club opened in South Portland, I ran that unit. I just recently retired.” he told me. “The Boys and Girls Club is a great deal for kids ages 6-18. At just $5/year, everyone can afford that!”I asked Slim about his life on the Hill. I gathered he was born in the 1940s, just as WWII was ending.“I was born on North Street, and I was brought up living at 8 Emerson St. It was my father and moth-er, two brothers and me. People may remember my mother, Shirley Lee, and father, “Jenny” Lee (after a famous ball-player). His name was actually John; my brothers are Robert, a.k.a. “Fang”, and Richard, “Mouse”. Everybody had nicknames back then. I grew up on the Hill. When my mother and father bought that place on Emerson Street, they paid $12,000 for that house!We were all really close in the neighborhood. The Italians, Irish, Jewish, blacks, we were all in the same

boat economically. We’re the “Munjoy Hill Boys”; we still get together every year, on the 3rd Wednesday in September. First we play golf, then meet up at the Italian Heritage Center for dinner. It started off all men, but, slowly but surely, more women have joined us. There’s about 120 people who get together.My friends and I always hung out at the “Munjoy Drug” (now Donatelli’s Tailor shop/Lilianna’s Laun-dry). We played ball up on the Eastern Promenade at Kiley Field—Little League #5; we’d be outside all

day. Everyone swam at the East End Beach. It was re-ally clean; They had life guards and everything back then.”As I spoke with Slim, I realized that there was a lot more I could learn about the history of Munjoy Hill, given enough time. (Hmm, perhaps an ongoing se-ries of columns?)Slim has seen many changes on Munjoy Hill. He lived through the 1960s urban renewal phase which leveled portions of the neighborhood along Frank-lin Street, and he saw the community ebb and flow. What remains constant is the impact the place has had on his life and on the lives of his peers, and the powerful affection for the place that remains“The thing that kills us is how we took all that beau-tiful scenery for granted when we were kids. There is nothing else like it.”I thank Slim for taking the time to speak with me and I look forward to hearing more about the chang-es he has seen on Munjoy Hill.

In OUR cOmmUnIty, there are people who go out of their way to help their neighbors and promote healthy social in-teractions. they tend to go unnoticed, working behind-the-scenes as they often do. In this column we seek to introduce them to you. Putting a face on a deed helps us realize that being a good neighbor is something we each can be, it just takes a warm heart and some imagination, and the willing-ness and “strength to do the things that need to be done.” (to quote Garisson Keillor of the Prairie Home companion)

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Ask tHe Money ProfThanksgiving—A Time to ShareBy Joel I. Gold We are so fortunate we live in the USA. The pilgrims celebrated the good harvest in England which was the origin of our Thanksgiving. If you have your health, have good friends and family, accompanied with adequate finances, you should be thankful. Most of us are busy with families, work and various activities and rarely take the time to sit back and think about how fortunate we really are. One does not have to look far to see those who have less.

Could you imagine if each of the fortu-nate ones reached out to the less fortu-nate and offered a helping hand? I am not talking about financial offerings (though that would help) but about pro-viding food, transportation, maybe a job, or advice. It all matters.

As I have mentioned before in other columns, the primary mission of fi-nancial planning is to improve one’s quality of life. Sharing “wealth” (and again, I do not mean necessarily fi-nancial wealth) will make you feel good. Every little bit counts. A kind word or spending time with others can make a big difference.

here are some sharinG ideas:

• Wish someone that you have not talked to in a long while a Happy Thanksgiving.

• Get involved with the elderly. Visit an assisted care facility, nursing home, or religious organization, and offer to be-come a “buddy” to someone.

• Make a contribution to a wor-thy charitable organization.

• Volunteer in an organization or family setting.

• Donate clothing or other items to charitable causes.

• Donate your blood or other medical needs.

A positive attitude goes a long way in bringing happiness to you and others around you.

I wish you a Happy Thanksgiving, good health and prosperity.

College professor and financial adviser Joel I. Gold is the owner of the Gold Company, located off of India Street, 145 Newbury Street, 3rd flr, (207) 650-7884, where he works as a Fee-Only Financial Planner. He’s been in Portland since 1995.


By Kathleen M. Kerrwe noTiCe ChanGe through contrast; small incremental changes often go unno-ticed and are generally accepted without resistance, much like the transformation of our New England landscape during the fall. The kaleidoscope of color shifts subtly from brilliant colors during peak weeks to softer muted shades of a full-fledged au-tumn season. Acceptance of the season’s shift is as natural as tossing on that sweat-er or flannel shirt just to stay outside a bit longer.

However, changes thrust upon us without warning can leave us feeling as naked as the trees after an unexpected Nor’easter blown in long before winter. Take for ex-ample, the loss of a job, be it through job elimination because a business restruc-turing, or downsizing due to poor eco-nomic conditions. The day it happened to me, I remember feeling exposed. All the things I thought I knew about me, my skills, my expertise, and leadership abili-ties were suddenly blown off me like leaves from a tree on a windy fall day.

When our needs for certainty, safety, and control are blown awry, we’re apt to re-spond in one of the four F’s of reaction:

fight, flight, freeze, or fear. For a few days I didn’t tell anyone; I was frozen and my instinct to isolate took root. Even though I knew that having my position eliminated was a good thing, a great thing in fact, it was the surprise and loss of control that shook me to my core.

Wearing the right gear in nasty weather can make all the difference. The same is true when we are in transition. It is per-fectly normal to run the gamut of feelings as you navigate this process. As you find yourself frozen and unable to take any ac-tion, try to see where this pause can be valuable, protecting you from the urge to fight or take steps you may later regret.

Pay attention to your desire to flee and isolate. This is also normal; the need to re-treat in order to gain perspective helps to keep us safe. Acknowledging that I wasn’t a great fit for my old job helped me gain perspective about what I really have to of-fer and what kind of organization I want to work with.

When the fear starts to settle like a chill on a blustery wet day, melt it with vigilance against untrue beliefs. When I put trust in my skills, my abilities started to return. That’s when it all came together. A new

perspective shed light on how to turn a possible opportunity into a new po-sition.

The key to weathering any stormy tran-sition is recognizing that it isn’t a single monolithic effort. It’s a series of small steps, beginning with acceptance. Awareness of our thoughts and feelings keeps us ground-ed in reality and able to make sound choic-es. This frees up the creative energy necessary to create an action plan. Keeping each next right step small and achievable takes away all rea-sonable objections, ensuring success and forward momentum. Staying connected to your network provides support when the feeling of being overwhelmed kicks in and blocks action. When the clouds clear, you’ll look up to discover you’ve success-fully weathered another transition in this season of your life.

The secret to weathering any tran-sition lies within our choices. New perspectives generate ideas and possibilities. That, in turn, fuels our motivation and propels us into action. Each successful step rein-forces continued action and the

belief that it is possible to build your own rainbow. Share your tips for weathering

Kathleen Kerr is a professional transition coach supporting clients as they explore the space between endings and beginnings to dauntlessly create beginnings that support them reaching their goals with optimism, courage, and joy.

The Space Between – Weathering Storms of Change“Our beliefs shape our filters; our filters form our

thoughts; our thoughts drive our feelings; our feelings spur our actions; our actions become our habits; our

habits reinforce our beliefs.”

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Learn about Munjoy HiLL

HistorySAve the DAte! Join At home on Munjoy hill

(aHoM) for our first social/cultural event

Who: Michael Connelly, author, history professor and Munjoy Hill native.

What: a History of Munjoy Hill.

When: sunday, noveMber 16tH at 2 pm. refreshments will be served.

Where: MHno Hill House, 92 Congress st, Portland

Contact: [email protected] or elaine Mullin at 671-6132

By Lori K. Parham, State Director, AARP MaineThere’s a Group oF unsunG heroes who are at work every day across Maine. In cities and towns rural and urban, they do things like give baths and help oth-ers get dressed. They dispense medicine and provide transportation to doctors’ appointments. They cook meals and stay up nights. They are family caregivers.

Nearly 100,000 family caregivers in Maine make it possible for their loved ones to live independently at home, sav-ing the state close to 2.5 billion dollars annually. By helping with basic tasks of daily living, their mothers and fathers, husbands and wives, brothers and sisters can stay at home where they want to be rather than move to a more costly insti-tutional setting.

Chances are that you know, have been, or are, a family caregiver.

As I travel across the state, I hear stories from family caregivers all the time. They work hard to help their loved one live at home, while trying to keep up with their

own jobs and make ends meet. They are unselfish, underappreciated and, sadly, often undertrained. More and more, family caregivers are being asked to perform medical or nursing tasks at home after a loved one is discharged from the hospital. This is no easy task. Earlier this year, AARP Maine re-leased a long-term care score card that ranked Maine 38th in the nation for support of family caregivers. Maine’s caregivers experi-ence overwhelming amounts of stress.

At AARP Maine, we are striving to make it easier for older people to live with in-dependence and remain in their homes and communities for as long as they can, surrounded by family and friends. We also want to ensure that caregivers have the support they need to care for their

loved one and for themselves.

To honor these individuals and raise awareness regarding the issues caregiv-ers face, AARP has launched the website “I Heart Caregivers”. Every family care-

giver has a story about the joys or challenges of care-giving. We just need a place to share them. This initia-tive is meant to recognize family caregivers through the power of their stories — so, together, we can fight for you. If you are a fam-ily caregiver or have been a family caregiver, please share your story.

If you are a family caregiv-er, you’re not alone.

To find the tools and support you need, as well as ways to connect with other caregivers, visit the AARP Caregiving Resource Center at www.aarp.org/care-giving. You can also call AARP at 1-877-333-5885.

November is National Caregiving Month Share Your Story with Us

maine eduCaTion serviCes (MES), a non-profit devoted to expanding access to higher education for all Maine students, is offering Maine schools free access to their MES Career Exploration System. Schools can opt to implement the system indepen-dently or MES can come to the school and provide student presentations and train-ing. The program is also available for individual use for students and families as well.Through this helpful tool, students can discover how their interests relate to dif-ferent career paths. An important step in ensuring success beyond high school, career exploration helps students make sound decisions about the direction of

their future. By understanding the train-ing and educational requirements of par-ticular job roles, students are able to bet-ter tailor their schooling to best meet the needs of their future occupation. The pro-gram builds multi-year education plans and aids students in selecting college majors that best relate to their chosen ca-reer path. It even provides information on colleges that offer the programs of study for their chosen field, potential salaries for different job roles, and employment growth projections.

Working with students as early as middle school, MES helps Maine students and families with all aspects of college plan-ning including one-on-one planning ses-

sions, financial aid and student loan coun-seling, in addition to career exploration. Through financial literacy tools, MES assists families in understanding the full cost of college and shows ways to compare schools to make the best choice finan-cially and academically. MES also teaches ways to borrow less to set the foundation for a financially responsible future and of-fers information on college scholarships, financial aid, and student loans.

About MesFounded in 1993, MES is Maine’s one-stop resource for college planning, of-fering free tools for financial literacy, college preparation, and transitional

support from high school to college and college to career.For over 20 years MES has successfully managed many internal and external scholarship programs as well as educa-tional loan products. In doing so, the or-ganization has helped to provide count-less opportunities for Maine students to achieve their post-secondary education goals. Whether students are returning to college or entering for the first time, MES can help.For more information on MES, visit www.mesfoundation.org or call 800-922-6352.

Free CaReeR exPloRaTion Tool Available for Use in Maine Schools

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Elder Care Resources—Clip-n-Save—

portland area Coalition for elder services (paCes)http://pacesseniors.comPACES members serve the senior community in greater Portland by providing high quality goods and services. Our monthly meetings focus on sharing best prac-tices, improving busi-ness relationships and educating our members about community ser-vices available to older adults. ConTaCT:

Lynne Maxfield-colePACES Membership Chairperson53 Waterford Rd.Harrison, ME [email protected]

Phoebe chandlerPACES [email protected] 712-6500

The southern maine agency on aging (smaa)http://smaaa.orgThe Southern Maine Agency on Aging offers a wide range of programs and services for older adults living in York and Cumberland counties. These programs and services are designed to foster independence, reduce the burden on family and caregivers, and promote an active and healthy lifestyle throughout the aging process. ConTaCT: southern Maine Agency on Aging136 U.S. Route OneScarborough, ME 04074Monday - Friday8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

207-396-6500 1-800-427-7411

Fax 207-883-8249Call 711 if you are deaf or hard of hearing and need relay [email protected]

Creating a gentle village for seniors on the HillBy Elaine Mullin

Benjamin Franklin wrote, in a letter to his sis-ter, Jane, “As having their way is one of the greatest comforts of life to old people, I think their friends should endeavor to accommodate them in that, as well as in anything else… When they have long lived in a house, it becomes natural to them. They are almost closely con-nected with it, as the tortoise with his shell. They die if you tear them out of it. Old folks and old trees, if you remove them, ’tis ten to one that you kill them… We are growing old fast ourselves, and shall expect the same kind of indulgences: if we give them we shall have a right to receive them in our turn.”As we can see, the sentiments of aging in place, staying at home, being cared for by a community, are not new. The expression of these concepts does take new form in recent years in the Village Move-ment. A spirit of community, a built-in support system, a personal touch, are some of the components of the Vil-lage. Our Village in develop-ment here on Munjoy Hill is getting closer and closer to “launch”. Please join At Home

on Munjoy Hill as we present our first social and educational program, and learn more about joining and helping while you’re here! We’ll have delicious refreshments and can promise a great story.Michael Connolly is was born and raised on Munjoy Hill and is a resident today. He is a Professor of History at Saint Joseph’s College of Maine and the editor of They Change Their Sky: The Irish in Maine (University of Maine Press, 2004); co-editor of John Ford in Focus: Essays on the Filmmaker’s Life and Work (McFarland Publishers, 2008); and author of Seated by the Sea: The Maritime History of Portland, Maine, and Its Irish Longshoremen (University Press of Florida, 2010). Michael has also lived in Ireland and has a particular interest in the Irish lan-guage. He has been described as having a gentle

spirit and dedication to the community. Within minutes of meeting him, you’ll know you are in the presence of a born storyteller.Michael Connolly will speak on the history of Munjoy Hill on Sunday, November 16th at 2:00, at Hill House, 92 Con-gress Street, Portland. Please join us to learn more about Munjoy Hill’s history and a new story about its future.

For more information, contact [email protected] or Elaine Mullin at 207-671-6132

At Home on Munjoy Hill


Safety Tips for the Winter Heating SeasonfroM The PorTlaNd fire deParTMeNT

wiTh The heaTinG season upon us, it’s time to consider heating safety. Heating is one of the leading causes of residen-tial fires. Over one quarter of these fires result from improper maintenance of equipment, spe-cifically the failure to clean the equipment.

The high cost of home heating fuels and utilities have caused many to search for alternative sources of home heating such as wood burning stoves, space heat-ers, and fireplaces.

FURNACES

If you heat your home with a furnace or boiler make sure a certified technician services your heating device on an an-nual basis. A certified techni-cian will inspect all controls and emergency shutoffs to ensure

proper working condition. They will also inspect the flue pipe and pipe seams to be sure they are free of holes and cracks, and make a visual inspection of the chimney. Keep trash and com-bustibles at least three feet from your heating system.

WOODSTOVES and FIREPLACES

Make sure woodstoves are prop-erly installed according to man-ufacturers recommendations. Woodstoves should have a mini-mum clearance of 36 inches from combustible surfaces and proper floor support and protection. Have chimneys professionally inspected and cleaned each year. Keep a metal or glass screen in front of the fireplace opening to prevent embers or sparks from jumping out. Ashes should be placed in a tightly covered metal container and placed at least 10 feet away from your home and

any other nearby structure.

SPACE HEATERS

Never use fuel burning applianc-es without proper room venting. Burning fuel (coal, kerosene, or propane, for example) can pro-duce deadly fumes. Use only the fuel recommended by the heater manufacturer. Keep kerosene, or other flammable liquids stored in approved metal containers, in well ventilated storage areas outside of the house. Never fill the heater while it is operating or hot. Refueling should be done outside of the home.

LIFE SAFETY

Be sure every level of your home has a working smoke alarm and carbon monoxide detector. Call the Fire Department if one of these detectors sounds. Plan and practice a home escape plan with your family.

The Low-Income home energy AssIsTAnce ProgrAm(LIHEAP) provides money to help low-income homeowners and renters pay for heating costs.

Am I Eligible? The amount of assistance you may get from LIHEAP is based on your household size and income, energy costs, and other factors.

You may be eligible for assistance if your total household income falls within the income eligibility guidelines or 60% of the state area median income, whichever is less. Eligibility for households with incomes between 150% and 170% of the federal poverty guidelines is limited to those households with a member who is susceptible to hypothermia, such as elderly, a child twenty-four months of age or under, or with a doctor’s diagnosis.

If your heat is included in your rent, you may still apply for LIHEAP. For mre information, call 800-452-4668 or (207) 626-4600 [email protected], and visit mainehousing.org

volunTeers needed for Snow ShovelingJoan Sheedy needs additional volunteer shovelers this winter, for her

“FREE Senior Snow-Shoveling Project”. Volunteers will spring into action after each snow-storm to clear walkways for seniors who have signed up for the service. Community Service hours will be given. please Call joan aT 774-7616, for more info.

“Thank you, so very

much!” says Joan Sheedy

Portland Kicks Off Citywide Open Spaces Assessment & Comprehensive Planning Process

“Community Conversations” hosted by portland Trails set for this Fall. save The daTe: nov 5, 6:30-8 pm

does porTland value ouTdoor recreation? Space to grow food? Green and climate-smart infrastructure? Natural beauty and respite from the urban setting? Questions like these are critical to shaping a shared vision for our city’s open spaces. In turn, Portlanders’ answers to these questions will help our community determine where we should grow, develop, protect, maintain and invest in our open spaces.

As part of the City of Portland’s open spaces assessment and compre-hensive planning project with the Trust for Public Land and Portland Trails, starting next Monday evening, October 27, Portland Trails will facilitate a series public meetings and focus groups for “community conversations” to engage Portlanders from all corners of the city in contributing their thoughts on open space priorities and needs across the community. Portland Trails will gather and document all of this input through copious note taking on a set of citywide GIS maps de-veloped by partners at The Trust for Public Land and the City of Port-land’s Planning Division, as well as distribution and collection of a brief written survey to assess open space use across the community.

“Portlanders are clearly passionate about open spaces—how they’re utilized, how well they’re maintained, and whether or not they’re guaranteed to remain as dedicated public spaces for generations to come. We’d like to foster a more civil dialogue around these issues, and to help community members find common ground on their ‘special places’,” says Kara Wooldrik, Executive Director of Portland Trails. “Ultimately, these dialogues will proactively inform city offi-cials about prevailing attitudes on open space land uses that are be-loved, neglected, and/or ready for a new investment.”

Over the winter and into early spring, The Trust for Public Land will manage the prioritization phase of the project jointly with Portland Trails and the City of Portland. All of the input received during the “community conversations” and focus groups, and via survey, will be analyzed, reconciled with the existing Green Spaces and Blue Edges park and recreation plan from 2001, as well as with the City’s Capi-tal Improvement Plan. Emerging from this analysis will be a set of prioritized recommendations, which the City of Portland will use as an informed and strategic guide for allocating resources toward open space expenditures now and into the future.

“Portland is home to a system of remarkable open spaces that are trea-sured and enjoyed by residents and tourists alike. As our city contin-ues to evolve in terms of place and people, so does the importance of addressing our changing open space needs and values,” said Portland Mayor Michael Brennan.

Portland is in good company as it looks for ways to strategically invest in developing and maintaining a world-class system of vibrant, diverse and fully functional open spaces. Cities large and small across the United States are taking action to plan for what they want open space in their communities to look and function like in the future. Some are ensuring more equitable distribution of parks and playgrounds among low-income and underserved neighborhoods, while others are constructing green infrastructure on public lands that manage storm water and flooding. Others still are developing community gardens as a strategy for addressing food security, public health and soil safety concerns among residents.

Once equipped with a list of open space priorities, the team will then draw from national Trust for Public Land research regarding the ca-pacity for traditional and alternative public and private funding sourc-es to help address the community’s open space needs and opportuni-ties. By connecting community conversations to tangible action steps, the project partners anticipate a more strategic approach to budgeting and investing in the city’s current open space assets, as well as devel-oping and maintaining new open space uses that deliver high qual-ity, easily accessible public spaces and experiences.

The Next “Community Conversations” will be held on Wed., Nov 5, 6:30-8 pm – Portland Public Library, Main Branch

Additional community conversations and focus groups are still be-ing scheduled—check back frequently at www.portlandmaine.gov and www.trails.org for updates on community meeting and focus group dates, times and locations. Community members are en-couraged to attend whatever meeting works best with their sched-ule. All meetings will take place from 6:30 – 8:00PM.

For more information, please contact:

Jessica Grondin, City of Portland at [email protected]

Kate O’Brien, Portland Trails at [email protected]

Wolfe Tone, Trust for Public Land at [email protected]

From Deb Andrews, Historic Preservation Board

The work ThaT is underway at House Island has been approved by this office. Under the provi-sions of the Historic Preserva-tion ordinance, once the Historic Preservation Board has made a positive recommendation re-garding designation (but before it has been formally designated

by the Council), all of the protec-tions of the ordinance go into ef-fect. Should the Council decide not to approve the designation, all the protections would cease. So, for the time being anyway, any exterior alteration requires Historic Preservation review and approval. My assistant Rob Wie-ner and I have met with the new owners and their architect three times (including another site

visit) in the last couple of weeks to review their plans. As most of what they plan to do is defined as “restoration” or repair, these activities can be approved at the administrative level. I have kept the Historic Preservation Board apprised of the new own-ers’ plans. There will be a public hearing at Planning and Zoning - date and time TBD.

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CULtivAtiNG CoMMUNity

eVeNTs for CoMMuNiTy gardeN faNs

Harvest Celebration

At the Boyd Street Urban Farm on weds, nov 5Th 4-6. Plus a garlic-planting demo.

Citizen-Gardener Workshop Series

Coming up on weds, nov 12 , 5:30-6:30 PM, Port-land orchardist Waite Maclin will present on The Six

Secrets to Fruitful Fruit Trees. Workshop starts at Boyd Street Urban Farm and will continue in the Cultivating

Community office (52 Mayo). Hot cider. Nice people. Please come join us.

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uNiVersiTy of MaiNe CooPeraTiVe exTeNsioN aNNouNCes New workshoP series sTarTiNg saTurday, NoV 15:

From Scratch: Your Maine Kitchen

UMaine Extension Cumberland County announces a unique Sat-urday morning workshop series that explores using local foods in the Maine home kitchen. The series will center on educational experiences for the home cook with a distinct Maine flavor, con-necting with local Maine cook-book authors and experts.

“From the Maine Wild” cook-ing demonstration and wild game preserving tips will kick off the series on Saturday, Nov. 15th from 10am to 1pm. Black Fly Stew cookbook author Kate Gooding will lead a workshop cooking with venison, moose, beaver and goose. And UMaine Extension Master Food Preserv-er, Karyn Small from Butcher Boys Deer Cutting in Bowdoin Center will give tips on best food

preservation practices for game. The workshop will be held at the UMaine Extension Cumberland County office, 75 Clearwater Drive in Falmouth. Attendees will be entered to receive gift cards from Cabela’s and will re-ceive Cabela’s coupons.

The cost is $40.00 per class. Reg-ister online.

http://umaine.edu/cumberland/programs/from-scratch-your-maine-kitchen/

Kate Gooding has vast experi-ence in the hospitality industry and has done cooking dem-onstrations of Maine inspired dishes on WCSH 207 “In the Kitchen”, the Travel Channel’s “Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern”, and many others. Gooding has written several

cookbooks: Black Fly Stew: Wild Maine Recipes, Simple Gourmet Lamb with Side Dishes and Wine Pairings, 50 Ways to Eat a Beaver and Free-Range Fish & Lobster. Her next cookbook in the Black Fly Stew series, Cook Local-Spice Global, will carry a local and international flavor.

Every year more and more peo-ple look to increase their con-sumption of locally grown foods in a sustainable way, to meet individual food needs. UMaine Extension helps support and grow every aspect of the Maine Food System. It is the only entity where policy, research, produc-tion, processing, commerce, nu-trition, food security and safety are integral and interrelated. Proceeds of the workshop series will benefit the UMaine Exten-

sion Nutrition Program in Cum-berland County.

Additional workshops in the se-ries will be will be: • “Gifts from the Maine

Kitchen” with Kate McCarty in December;

• “Making Sourdough Bread at Home” with Sheri Fistal in January; and

• “Maine Seafood and Edible Seaweed” in February.

These will be followed by • “Weird Maine Fermenta-

bles”, • “Maine Cheese Pairings”, • “Foraging Maine Greens”, • “Drinking the Maine Har-

vest”, • “Baking with Maine Grains”

and others.

For more details, or special-accommodation needs, contact 207.781.6099 or 1.800.287.1471 (in Maine) or [email protected] as UMaine Ex-tension programs are open and accessible to all in accordance with program goals. Some topics may change based on availabil-ity.

Lois Elwell, Administrative Specialist 1

University of Maine Cooperative Extension, 75 Clearwater Dr., Suite 104, Falmouth, ME 04105 Tel. 781-6099 or 1-800-287-1471


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Out & About

FARMERS MARKET AT DEERInG OAKS PARK, PHOTO by COREy TEMPLETOn

St. Lawrence arts Your neigh-borhood arts center! Creating an afford-able and accessible venue for a diverse offerings of arts including but not limited to theater, dance, music, film, and work-shops; http://www.stlawrencearts.org/

Maine Jewish Museum 267 Congress St, Phone (207) 773-2339 The Jewish Museum is hosting Merrill St artist Lin Lisberger’s exhibit, “Vessels: Sculpture and Prints”, until August 29. Email; [email protected] Website; http://mainejewishmuseum.org.

PhoPa gallery, 132 Washington Ave | photographs and works on paper. Currently showing: CURIOSITIES, photo-graphs by Tonee Harbert, Oct. 29 - Dec 6, Artist Talk | Sun, Nov 9, 3pm, http://www.phopagallery.com/

Mayo Street arts Performances & Classes 10 Mayo Street, mayostreetarts. org —Times vary. Classes: Tango, Belly Dancing, Kids Yoga, Juggling, Zumba and Pilates. Artist Studios, theater, poetry, mu-sic and more. Contact 615-3609, or [email protected].

Cooperative Farm design daysaT nov 15, 9am-5pm, MOFGA Fair-grounds, Crosby Brook Rd. Unity, ME Participants will learn about how to start a farm cooperative through this daylong workshop. They will explore ways that

farms and farmers cooperate together to access land, share tools and labor, share responsibilities, and to increase their markets. Register here: http://www.coop-erativefermentation.org/cooperative-farm-design-day/ FMI contact: Jonah Fertig, 207-615-9970, [email protected]

farmers Markets SATURDAYS In Deering Oaks Park, 7 am to 1 pm and WEDNESDAYS on Monument Square, 7 am to 1 pm. Find Maine-grown vegies, live plants, baked goods and crafts! Markets: Saturdays, April 26 - November 29: Deer-ing Oaks Park, 7am-1pm • Wednesdays, April-December: Monument Square, 7am-1pm. (some year-round) • Winter 2015: Saturdays, Dec 6 - April 18 at 200 Ander-son Street, 9am-1pm

Port Veritas Spoken WordPoetry Readings, every Tuesday 7-10 pm, @ Bull Feeney’s 375 Fore St. - 7:30-10pm / All Ages, FMI: Gil Helmick, 400-7543. Our Monday Venue: Mama’s CrowBar is located at 189 Congress St.. Formerly Awful Annie’s which was formally George’s Tavern which was formally some fisher-men getting wicked hammered in a tent. Mama’s features American Craft Beers as

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www.onetreecenter.org

3rd Annual

Season of Light Celebration

Cross-Cultural Winter Festival

one treewholistic learning center

Saturday, Nov. 22 -1:00pm - 4:00pmat CIEE (300 Fore Street in Portland)

Everyone welcome for an afternoon of fun.Silent Auction, Storytelling, Arts & Crafts and Music

well as nightly musical and poetry events.

Season of Light Celebra-tion: a Cross-Cultural Winter festival Sat, Nov. 22, from 1-4 pm at CIEE, 300 Fore Street. One Tree Wholistic Learning Center invites the public to join in celebrating cultural holiday traditions. Family fun includes sto-rytelling, arts and crafts, music, food, and a presentation of six cultural holidays—each incorporates the symbolism of light: Eid and Ramadan (Muslim), Christmas (Christianity), Kwanzaa (African heritage), Hanukkah (Judaism), Diwali (Hindu), and Winter Solstice. Silent auction featuring a variety of products and gift certificates from local businesses, which will help raise critical funds for this non-profit organization.

City of Portland

annual district 1 Meeting wed, nov 5, 7pm, East End Community School, North St

Greater Portland Landmarks

in partnership with

Portland Public Library, Maine Historical Society, Friends of the Eastern Promenade, and the Munjoy Hill Neighborhood Organization, will present:

The History and Significance of the Portland Company Complex

Monday, November 24, 2014, at 5:30pm

Rines Auditorium, Portland Public Library, 5 Monument Square, Portland

Scott Hanson, Architectural Historian at Sutherland Conservation & Consulting (SCC) will present the findings of SCC’s recent report on the Portland Company complex. The ninety-seven page report was commissioned by the City of Portland to document the historic significance and integrity of the complex and to examine its role in the history of Portland and Maine. Based on extensive research in primary source materials, particularly the Portland Company collection of more than 25,000 documents and images at Maine Historical Society, the report documents the history of the company and the development of the complex between 1845 and 1983. Portland Company was the first fully self-contained complex built for the manufacture of steam locomotives in the United States and is the only surviving pre-Civil War locomotive factory in the nation. As the builder of more than 600 locomotives, hundreds of railroad cars, and boilers for hundreds of Maine-built ships, the Portland Company was once the city’s largest business. The presentation will use numerous historic images and drawings from the MHS collection to help illustrate the history of the complex and will examine its significance at the local, state, and national levels.

To view the City’s report you may visit: http://www.portlandmaine.gov/DocumentCenter/Home/View/6507

Admission: Free

To register in advance: www.portlandlandmarks.org

For more information please contact: [email protected]; 207-774-5561 ext. 104


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Portland is following guidelines provided by the CDC to prepare and ensure the safety of the public

According to acting City Manager Sheila Hill-Christian, Portland’s emergency preparedness partners continue

to meet and share infor-mation to ensure all par-ties remain informed and connected so that they are ready to respond at all times. Hill-Christian indicates “At present, the risk of contracting Ebola is exceedingly low.” City of-ficials want to remind the public that the only means to contract the Ebola vi-rus is through direct con-tact with an Ebola patient or the bodily fluids of an Ebola patient. With no ac-tive cases in the area, the likelihood of contracting the disease is practically non-existent. A much more prevalent threat is seasonal influenza which may be prevented by ob-taining a flu shot.

Maine volunteers Lawyer Project hosts legal aid clinics at the Portland Public LibraryThursday, november 6th from 1:00-3:00pmMeeting Room #4

The Portland Public Library and the Maine Volunteers Lawyer Project announce a series of legal aid clinics to help veterans access benefits are held on the first Thursday of every month from 1:00 to 3:00pm. The next one will be held on November 6th. The clinics are at the Portland Public Library in Lower Level Meeting Room #4. Volun-teers will provide free help to veterans applying for VA benefits or appealing a denial. No appointment necessary.

VLP and the veterans’ benefits attorneys are pleased to provide this service to help guide our respected veterans through the VA benefits process. According to the Volun-teers Lawyer Project “Navigating the VA benefits process can be challenging – as we’ve all seen in recent weeks. This group of lawyers volunteers their time and skills ev-ery month to help local veterans through the process.”

The VLP is a joint project of Pine Tree Legal Assistance and the Maine Bar Foundation, dedicated to engaging volunteers in providing civil legal aid. Housed within Pine Tree Legal, VLP has more than 760 students, at-torneys and community members volunteering. It was established in 1983 to coordinate the volunteer efforts of Maine attorneys and community members volunteering each year and it generated more than $1 million dollars annually in volunteer services.

PPL offers health insurance assistancewednesdays, november 15th to February 15th, 10am -12pm Meeting Room #3

Unsure about the Affordable Care Act? Need to know how it affects you? Portland Public Library has partnered with the Opportunity Alliance to create a workshop for those thinking about signing up for The Affordable Care Act but need help. Meet with a Health Insurance Assis-tance volunteer to enroll or re-enroll for insurance.

Portland Public Library continues LGBtQ teen Film Seriessaturday, november 15th 2:00-5:00pm in the Teen LoungePortland Public Library continues the LGBTQ film series for teens! On Saturdays this fall, PPL will screen films featuring LGBTQ mate-rial or created by LGBTQ identified individu-als. Due to licensing restrictions, we are unable to name the films. The film we’re screening on November 15th is the film version of the Pu-litzer and Tony Award winning musical about Bohemians in the East Village of New York City struggling with life, love and AIDS, and the impacts they have on America.

“Our first film event was great, don’t worry if you missed it though - come to the next one in November!” says teen librarian Emily Rasely. These films are for LGBTQ teens and their teen allies. Come for food and fun and bring a friend!


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