Boxberry Elementary School Showcases Their Artwork

Oxford, ME (February 26, 2010) --
Boxberry students have been very busy this year with creating a multitude of artwork. We have worked with several different mediums while studying ancient civilizations. Some of the mediums we experimented with were plaster and chalk pastels, encaustics (hot wax painting), mural paintings, wool-felting, and basket making.

In our art classes, the students have also worked on learning about Pointillism and famous painters, such as George Seurat, founder of Neo-impressionism during the late 19th century. The tiny juxtaposed dots of multi-colored paint allow the viewer's eye to blend colors optically, rather than having the colors blended on the canvas.

Recently, Boxberry students have started to learn about still-life painting. They have observed many still-lifes set up in the classroom and have focused on drawing these and specific objects using pencil, charcoal, cray-pas, and collage materials. This has all been preparation for a project that we will soon begin using watercolor technique and will showcase at Cafe Nomad on Main Street in Norway the month of April. Please stop in the cafe to check out our artwork and also check out our website for other pictures of student artwork and academics!

Come to Boxberry's Open House on Saturday, May 8 from 9am-12pm. Come experience our school, watch and participate with students in their everyday learning activities.

For more information about The Boxberry School, interested families should call 743.9700 or visit our website at www.boxberryschool.org.

Since 2003, The Boxberry School has been offering the Oxford Hills community a choice in elementary education. Small, muti-aged classes, excellence in education, and parent and community participation are integral to the Boxberry philosophy.

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Maine Select 17u Tryouts

Maine Select 17u, sponsored by MBR, will hold tryouts for a boys 17u team at SMCC, South Portland on Saturday, March 6,  from 2-4pm
There will be a $10 fee to tryout. If paying by check, please make check out to MBR.ORG
We would like to invite the top players in greater Portland area from the class of 2011, 2012, 2013 to attend. The group will play in the 17u group, will practice 2 times per week and play games..
If you are unable to make it and interested in playing,  please send an email to tom@mbr.org 

Coach: Matt Townsend

Tom Nolette and Mark Leclerc will provide administrative support for Coach Townsends' team. This is a place for players who want to work on their game in a positive environment, get reps and have fun. We believe that working hard and becoming a better player is fun !

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NATIONAL ALZHEIMER'S PROJECT ACT
Alzheimer's Association, Maine Chapter, Statement

Falmouth, ME, February 25, 2010 - Maine's leading voluntary health and advocacy organization in Alzheimer care, support and research, the Alzheimer's Association, Maine Chapter, commends Senator Susan Collins for her recognition of the escalating Alzheimer's threat.   By co-sponsoring the "National Alzheimer's Project Act," the Senator signals her understanding of the fundamental need for a coordinated federal approach to confront one of America's most feared and costly diseases.  Senator Collins was honored as the Maine Chapter's 2009 Alzheimer's Champion because of  her dedicated advocacy at  the federal level on behalf of individuals living with Alzheimer's disease..
 
Today there is no one government entity whose sole purpose is to mount a full campaign against Alzheimer's disease which, without the discovery and development of effective treatments, is poised to strike 10 million baby boomers over the coming years.  Building on the recommendations of the Alzheimer's Study Group (ASG), an independent, bipartisan panel created to evaluate the government's current efforts to combat the disease; this legislation creates a National Alzheimer's Project Office at the Department of Health and Human Services and an inter-agency Advisory Council  responsible for creating a national plan to confront the escalating crisis.  Drawing on the expertise residing in various government agencies as well as individuals living with the disease, caregivers, providers and other stakeholders, this office would provide strategic planning and coordination for the fight against Alzheimer's across the federal government as a whole.
 
In addition to the devastating impact on families, Alzheimer's threatens not only the national health care system but Maine's long term care system because of its significant costs.  According to the Alzheimer's Association's Alzheimer 's Disease Facts and Figures report, the total healthcare costs are more than three times higher for people with Alzheimer's and other dementias than for other people the same age without the disease.  America simply cannot afford this human, social and economic burden.
 
"On behalf of the 37,000 people living with Alzheimer's in Maine and the thousands more at risk of developing this terminal disease in the future, the Maine Chapter is grateful for the leadership of Senator Collins.  This legislation, if enacted, would significantly improve the nation's ability to overcome the rapidly mounting Alzheimer's crisis," said Dr. Joy Heptner, the Maine Chapter's Executive Director.
 
 

 

About the Maine Chapter
The Alzheimer's Association, Maine Chapter, is Maine's leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer care and support.  Our mission is to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research, to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.  Our vision is a world without Alzheimer's.  For more information, visit www.alz.org/maine.

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Welcome to the MBR events page for the MBR "Play on" Series March 13 and 14 .  The primary host  site is in Sanford, ME. We look forward to offering quality events for your team. . We will be adding sites in Bangor or Central , or Portland or Southern Maine to accommodate teams as needed. Give us a call, we'd love to hear from you.

Information, Schedules, scores and more will be posted on this page..

CONTACT: Mark Leclerc - email: Mark@mbr.org phone: 207-592-9268

LOCATION: Sanford, Maine and other sites in Central and Southern Maine..

GIRLS DIVISIONS: 10u/5th grade, 11u/6th grade, 12u/7th grade, 13u/8th grade, 14u/9th grade,  15u/10th grade, 16u/11th grade .. Same guidelines as AAU

BOYS  DIVISIONS: 11u/5th grade, 12u/6th grade, 13u/7th grade, 14u/8th grade,  15u/9th grade, 16u/10th grade, 17u/11th grade Same guidelines as AAU

- Middle school, Junior High, travel, YBOA, AAU teams are welcome.
 
COST:  $75 per game.  You can pay with you visa or MasterCard by clicking here. Change the quantity to the number of games and submit info. Or you can mail to: MBR.ORG, P.O. Box 177, Greenwood, ME. 04255.. Make sure to specify your team name and dates of the tourney you are paying for..

FORMAT: Play one or two games in one day, or three to four games in two days.
The games will be 2 - 16 minute halves, 3 full time outs.
TO SIGN UP: Just email Mark@mbr.org with your team and contact info and you will be entered.   It's that easy!   

CONTACT: Mark Leclerc - email: Mark@mbr.org phone: 207-592-9268

 Your responsibilities will be to bring home and away jerseys and a scorekeeper.

MBR Sponsored Tournaments:
- Maximize competitiveness
- Minimize travel costs
- Minimize down time
- Provide great venue
- Provide well run events
 
To assure your teams participation or to get involved with MBR Sponsored Tournaments contact Mark@mbr.org or call 207-592-9268

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Saint Josephs College offers lifeguard classes in March

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Saint Joseph’s College announces online Family nurse practitioner program

Saint Joseph’s College announces a new online family nurse practitioner program that allows nurses to do advanced degree course work online and complete clinical experiences largely in their home area. The family nurse practitioner (FNP) classes can be completed as part of the Master in Nursing (MSN) degree or as a post-MSN certificate.
“There are only a handful of online FNP programs nationwide,” says Dr. Lois Hamel, director of online nursing programs. “The timing couldn’t be more perfect, given the federal Nurse Education Loan Repayment money to help nurses further their education,” she adds.
The integrated curriculum includes 15-week online classes in ethics, leadership, research, and policy in addition to advanced pathophysiology, advanced pharmacology, and advanced physical health assessment. Courses blend a student’s professional experience with the course content, allowing for immediate application in the work setting.
The 600 hours of clinical work are done in the student’s home area with approved preceptors. Those hours are combined with another 80 hours on campus in two weeklong summer intensives emphasizing clinical skills. Graduates of the program can sit for the national FNP exam and practice in any state in the country.
Family nurse practitioners are primary care providers who perform comprehensive health assessments, develop diagnoses, and prescribe pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments to manage acute and chronic health problems. They are also involved in all levels of prevention and health promotion. While they see patients for office visits and yearly exams, they are particularly known for their increased emphasis on patient education and patient support.

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Parents, take a night off!

The Athletics Department at Saint Josephs College is pleased to offer its Kids Night Out program on Saturday, March 20, at the Harold Alfond Recreation Center at the Standish campus. The event, open to children ages 7-13, sponsors games, movies, swimming, climbing wall, arts & crafts and sports. The program goes from 5:30 to 9 p.m. The price will be $9 per child and $6 for each additional child from the same family.

Kids Night Out is sponsored and supervised by the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics at Saint Josephs College. No pre-registration is necessary; just register on-site during child drop-off on the day of the event (no phone registration). 893-6650.
The program will also be offered on April 10.

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Saint Joseph’s College to offer American Red Cross babysitter training course

Saint Joseph’s College will offer 11- to 15-year-old children an American Red Cross babysitting course on Saturday, March 27 and Saturday, March 28 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The course will provide with the information and skills necessary for safe and responsible care for younger children in the absence of parents or adult guardians. The training will include CPR, basic care, safety and play for kids up to 10 years old. You must be at least 11 years old at the beginning of class in order to register. The class will be held at the Harold Alfond Center on the college campus in Standish. The cost is $45 per person. To register or for more information, contact Ann at amauer@sjcme.edu or 893-6615.

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   Free Maine Prep SAT Class for Parents Only on March 14

On Sunday, March 14 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, Maine Prep will hold an SAT prep class for parents exactly as it is taught for their teens. The purposse of the class is to show parents Maine Prep strategies that help students improve scores.

The free SAT prep class will take place at the Maine Prep offices, 22 Parker’s Way, Brunswick, Maine. Some homework is required prior to the class. Class is limited to 12 participants. To register, call 207-798-5690 or email maineprep@gmail.com.

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THE SWINGIN BEARS SQUARE DANCE CLUB will have a mainstream/ plus level square dance on March 13, 2010.  John Thompson, who recently retired from being the club caller after about 10 years, will be calling for the square dancing.  Bernie Porter will be cueing the round dancing.  The hall will be festively decorated in green with shamrocks. Admission is $6.00 per person. Door prizes, 50/50 and refreshments at intermission. The dance will be held at the Oxford Hills Middle School, Pine St. South Paris from 7 - 10 PM. Non dancers are welcome to come at no charge.

For more information call:

Eleanor Herrick, President, Auburn  Tel. 207--782-4050 or
Sue Corning , Director, South Paris, Tel. 207-577-6894

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Womens History Month Program to Feature Bethel Area Women in the Military
 
As March is Womens History Month, the Bethel Historical Society will feature an oral history session on Saturday afternoon, 2-4 p.m. on March 27 in the meeting room of the Dr. Moses Mason House.  Women who have served in several branches of the military services will be discussing their careers, some extending back to World War II.  The role of women in the military has changed dramatically since the 1940s and this forum is designed to hear first-hand accounts of the challenges women have faced since that time.  Any Bethel area women who have served in the military (army, navy, air force, marines, etc.) and are interested in participating in this panel discussion should call the Society office at (207 824-2908 or (800) 824-2910.
 
Founded in 1966, the Bethel Historical Society is western Maines largest and most comprehensive historical agency.  With over 1000 members, the Society fosters a sense of placewith a focus on western Maine and the White Mountain regionby collecting, preserving, displaying and interpreting historically significant artifacts and documents for residents, visitors, students, and scholars.  Through its exhibits, programs, events, and publications, the Society makes the regions history meaningful, accessible, and enjoyable.  In 1974, the Society acquired the former Broad Street residence of Dr. Moses Mason, which now contains a period house museum, exhibit hall and research library.  In 1999, the Society opened the ONeil Robinson House (next door at 10 Broad Street) to the public for an expanded exhibit program, museum shop space, and administrative offices.  During the past forty years, the Societys achievements have been recognized by a number of state and national organizations.  For more information: 207-824-2908 / 800-824-2910 / info@bethelhistorical.org.

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MWV Arts Association Announces Jury Sessions

NORTH CONWAY, NH  3/1/10: The Mt. Washington Valley Arts Association (MWVAA) announces a jury session on Monday, March 15 beginning at 6PM,for non-juried member artists wishing to participate in the April photography exhbit "Through the Lens" and future exhibits.
 
If you are a MWVAA member artist and have not exhibited in a MWVAA show in 2007, 2008, or 2009, you will need to participate in the jury process.  All new members that would like to exhibit in, "Through the Lens" will also need to participate in the jury process.  Appointments may be made for the March 15 jury session by calling 603-356-2787. Appointments will begin at 6PM.  Jury applicants may download a jury application at www.mwvarts.org or pick one up at the MWV Visual Arts Center at 16 Norcross Place.  Applicants must complete the Jury Application Form and arrive to their appointment with three to five pieces of work for review. Presentation is important and work should be matted and framed, if applicable.  Jury applications may also be submitted electronically with three to five digital images.  The deadline to receive materials is March 11.
 
Several more jury sessions have been scheduled for the remainder of the year: May 17, July 19 and September 20.  All applications and/or materials need to be received by the Thursday prior to each date. For complete jury session details and an application as well as information on all MWVAA events and programs visit mwvarts.org or call 603-356-2787.
 
The Mt. Washington Valley Arts Association is an independent, community focused, non-profit organization, which exists to promote the study, appreciation and display of the visual arts, particularly the art of the Mount Washington Valley. The Mt. Washington Valley Arts Association is generously supported by The Goldberg Foundation, The Ham Foundation, The Pequawket Foundation of the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation and the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation.

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Saint Josephs College sponsors information session about online MBA degree on March 18

Saint Josephs College will host an information session, Earn Your MBA Online, about its graduate business degree, on Thursday, March 18, at the Portland Harbor Hotel, 468 Fore Street, in Portland from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Program director Dr. Gregory Gull, faculty, current students and alumni will discuss the Leadership MBA program, which focuses on preparing leaders that can integrate the qualitative, such as ethics, relationships and team-building, with the quantitative, such as profit, costs, ROI and market share. Participants will see a demonstration of an online course and hear from working professionals enrolled in the Leadership MBA how they use the knowledge to make an impact on their organizations and careers.

Attendees also will learn about admission requirements, the application process and important registration dates. Complimentary valet parking is available to all registered participants and light refreshments will be served. Attendees will receive a complimentary copy of the book Integrity at Work, a collaborative sharing of insights and experiences by corporate executives, best-selling authors and recognized thought leaders.

Everyone is encouraged to bring a guest and pre-register by visiting http://online.sjcme.edu/mbainfo or calling 800-752-4723.

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Air Service between Portland and Nova Scotia Resumes.

Portland, Me - The Portland International Jetport announced today that air services between Portland and Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, will resume on March 15, 2010.
Jetport Director Paul Bradbury said the non-stop service would be provided through a partnership between Twin Cities Air Service of Auburn, Maine, and The Yarmouth International Airport Corporation (YIAC), operator of the Yarmouth International Airport.
The Jetport recently also announced that Air Canada will begin offering a twice-daily service between Toronto and Portland in May.
?Regular air service between Yarmouth and Portland will appeal to both business and leisure passengers and strengthens the already strong connection between Nova Scotia and Maine. Both the Jetport and Yarmouth International offer excellent facilities, competitive fares and convenience for travelers on both sides of the border," said Bradbury.
Initially the non-stop service to the Yarmouth International Airport Corporation will be on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Flights are scheduled to depart, from the Northeast Air General Aviation Terminal at 11 am and return from Yarmouth at 4 pm Yarmouth time.  Round trip flights start at $400 per person, plus taxes. 
Twin cities will be operating the service with a Cessna 402C which offers comfort for up to seven passengers, is equipped for all weather flight and has a cruise speed of 210 mph. The flights will be 1 1/2hours each way.
Starlink Aviation had previously offered a Portland to Yarmouth air service but the company decided to end the service last November.  Bradbury said Jetport staff had been involved in discussions with Twin Cities and Yarmouth Airport since Starlink ceased its operations.
"We feel it is important to continue the Portland link to Yarmouth and Nova Scotia," he said.
David Rankin, executive director, Yarmouth International Airport Corporation Executive Director said the return of a regular air service to Portland "is great news for Yarmouth, the region and the province.
?After a slight interruption in service, we?ve found an excellent partner in Twin Cities Air Service, who share our view of the economic feasibility of the Yarmouth to Portland air route,? he said.
Nate Humphrey, president of Twin Cities Air Service said that as a fixed-based, full-service air carrier, the Yarmouth to Portland route fits perfectly with his company's business model.
?Having been a charter company for years, customers will enjoy the benefit of our flexibility in scheduling flights. We are certain this partnership will create even more opportunities going forward.?
For further information on the Yarmouth to Portland air service, including flight schedules and fares, visit www.yarmouthairport.ca.

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