Brunswick, ME— The Leapfrog Group, an independent nonprofit organization representing employers and purchasers of health care, has once again honored Mid Coast Hospital with an “A” Hospital Safety Score. Mid Coast has received an A rating each of the seven times the Hospital Safety Score has been released since the spring of 2012.
“At Mid Coast Hospital, we work tirelessly to provide the highest quality healthcare to the patients and communities we serve,” said Barbara McCue, RN, Director of Quality & Patient Safety. “Caring for our patients and meeting the healthcare needs of the community means continuously looking for ways we can improve everything we do. Indicators such as The Leapfrog Group allow us to identify areas to focus on.”
The Hospital Safety Score uses 26 measures to produce a single score representing a hospital’s overall capacity to keep patients safe. Mid Coast Hospital is one of 11 Maine hospitals that received an A.
“The Leapfrog Group is one of many organizations respected for its commitment to improving healthcare. We are pleased to be recognized in the good company of ten other Maine Hospitals, which have also earned an "A" in patient safety,” said McCue. To see Mid Coast Hospital’s scores as they compare nationally and locally, visit www.hospitalsafetyscore.org, the Hospital Safety Score website, which also provides information on how the public can protect themselves and loved ones during a hospital stay.
Thomaston, Maine - On Wednesday, October 27th, 2015, Oceanside boys soccer team hosted Waterville in quarterfinal action at their Thomaston, Maine field.
Oceanside in the first half was able to score three goals before Waterville answered with three goals of their own, tying the game. This will send both into a overtime match where Waterville was able to knock one in with a few minutes left in overtime. Final score was 4-3.
Camden Library Coffeehouse features Will Brown and Fredi LaPorte, a lovely combination of acoustic guitar and fiddle, with songs from many traditions. Brown and LaPorte are substituting for the trio Meteora who were originally scheduled. Admission to the Coffeehouse is only $5, refreshments will be available.
Friday, November 6
Book Launch and Fashion Show with author Ronni Arno at the Camden Public Library from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. The evening will feature a fashion show with kids ages 9 to 13 and a reading and book signing with local author Ronni Arno, complete with food, fun, fashion, and prizes!
Sunday, November 8
Reception for the exhibiting artists of “There is Life after Stroke,” a display of work by the Midcoast Stroke Support Group, 2:00 pm at the Camden Public Library. The art will be on display for the month of November, including several different artists and media.
Monday, November 9
“Test Yourself for Allergies and Food Intolerances,” presented by Dr. Susan Miller, as part of the Destination Wellness Brown Bag Lunch Series, 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm, all are welcome. Miller will describe a new form of energy medicine and biofeedback, called BioEnergetic Kinesiology.
Tuesday, November 10
“Leer y charlar” is “Read and chat,” entirely in Spanish! This Spanish language reading and conversation group will continue on second and fourth Tuesdays at 1:00 pm at the Camden Public Library.
The Tuesday Book Club meets monthly on the second Tuesday of the month at 1:00 pm at the Camden Public Library. All are welcome, please call Nina at 470-7473 for more information. The book choice for the next meeting is “Painted Girls” by Cathy Marie Buchanan.
Camden Philosophical Society Reading Group discussion session, 4:00 pm at the Camden Public Library, the topic will be “The Moral Philosophy of David Hume,” on the work of the Scottish philosopher and his influence on contemporary philosophy and ethics. All who enjoy a good discussion are welcome.
Camden Public Library will host an informational session with the University College at Rockland (URock) for people interested in returning (or starting) college. Free, call 596-6906 to sign up. 5:30 to 6:30 pm in the second floor meeting room. Chip Curry will discuss the courses, programs, support services, and scholarship and financial aid opportunities that are available.
Thursday, November 12
“Weathering Shame” will be presented by one of Maine’s leading weathermen, WCSH 6 News Center’s Kevin Mannix and his social worker wife Linda Rota, 7:00 pm at the Camden Public Library. The book is a personal journey of shame and stigma penned by two respected professionals about their individual experiences with shame throughout their childhood and adult lives, stemming from growing up with alcoholism, severe depression, and suicide. The authors’ goal is for readers to benefit from their struggles, raise awareness, and be inspired and encouraged.
“Get Started on Your Career Plan,” 7:00 pm at the Camden Public Library. New Ventures Maine (formerly Maine Center for Women, Work, and Community) will offer a free workshop on career planning at the Camden Public Library. To register or for more information call Melinda at 593-7942 or email melinda.wildes@maine.edu.
Saturday, November 13
Indoor Book Sale at the Camden Public Library, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, to benefit the book fund.
Saturday, November 14
Indoor Book Sale at the Camden Public Library, 1:00-4:00 pm, to benefit the book fund.
Tuesday, November 17
“The Gift of Tangier” with Anouar Majid, 7:00 pm at the Camden Public Library, presented by the Camden Conference. Majid is the author of five critically acclaimed books on Islam and the West.
Thursday, November 19
Louis Bevier, Maine ornithologist and advanced bird identifier, will present a program on Rare Birds of Maine, 7:00 pm at the Camden Public Library, hosted by the Midcoast Audubon Society.
Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada - Twenty four
year old figure skater Ashley Wagner of the United States looked beautiful as she skates during the Ladies Short Program on day one of
Skate Canada International ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating on Friday,
October 30, 2015 held at ENMAX Centre in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada.
Her short program earned her 70.73 points, a personal best.
Her highest World Championship placement is fourth in 2012. She was named to the U.S. team for the 2014 Winter Olympics, winning a bronze medal in the team event.
Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada - Seventeen year old figure skater Polina Edmunds of the United States looked adorable as she skates during the Ladies Short Program on day one of Skate Canada International ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating on Friday, October 30, 2015 held at ENMAX Centre in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada.
Her short program earned her 56.85 points.
Polina Edmunds is an American figure skater. She is the 2015 Four Continents champion and 2014 U.S. National silver medalist, and represented the United States at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi.
Hollywood, California - Thirty one year old actress Lydia Hearst looked fabulous wearing a black strapless dress with heels as she attends amfAR's Inspiration Gala Los Angeles held at Milk Studios on Thursday, October 29, 2015 in Hollywood, California.
Lydia Hearst is an American actress, fashion model, lifestyle blogger, and heiress to the publishing fortune established by her maternal great-grandfather, William Randolph Hearst, and daughter of Patricia Campbell Hearst.
Hollywood, California - Twenty eight year old model Rosie Hungtington-Whiteley looked gorgeous wearing a black dress with black heels as she attends amfAR's Inspiration Gala Los Angeles held at Milk Studios on Thursday, October 29, 2015 in Hollywood, California.
Rosie Alice Huntington-Whiteley is an English model and actress. She is best known for her work for lingerie retailer Victoria's Secret and for being one of their brand "Angels".
Hollywood, California - Twenty four year old actress Emma Roberts looked gorgeous wearing a floral strapless dress with black heels as she attends amfAR's Inspiration Gala Los Angeles held at Milk Studios on Thursday, October 29, 2015 in Hollywood, California.
Emma Rose Roberts is an American actress and singer.
Hollywood, California - Twenty eight year old fashion designer Chiara Ferragni looked fabulous wearing a colorful dress as she attends amfAR's Inspiration Gala Los Angeles held at Milk Studios on Thursday, October 29, 2015 in Hollywood, California.
Chiara Ferragni is an Italian blogger and fashion designer who has been employed by Guess as a model/spokesperson. As a blogger, she is known as The Blonde Salad, which is the name of both her blog and her first published book.
Hollywood, California - TV personality Liz Hernandez looked fabulous wearing a strapless pink dress asattends amfAR's Inspiration Gala Los Angeles held at Milk Studios on Thursday, October 29, 2015 in Hollywood, California.
Liz Hernandez is a Mexican American television personality and journalist currently residing in Los Angeles, CA.
Hollywood, California - Nineteen year old actress Zendaya looked wonderful wearing a black and white outfit as she attends amfAR's Inspiration Gala Los Angeles held at Milk Studios on Thursday, October 29, 2015 in Hollywood, California.
Zendaya Maree Stoermer Coleman, known simply as Zendaya, is an American singer, actress, dancer, and model.
ON HALLOWEEN, MIKE AND CHUCK’S DECISION TO WATCH FOOTBALL INSTEAD OF PASSING
OUT CANDY WITH THEIR WIVES ESCALATES INTO A PRANK WAR, ON “LAST MAN STANDING”
On Halloween, Mike and Chuck decide to spend the evening watching football instead of passing out candy with their wives. But when Vanessa and Carol start pranking them, the competition is on to see who can out-prank who. Kyle dresses up like his hero, Ed, but Ed has a surprising response to Kyle’s imitation of him, on “Last Man Standing,” tonight, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30 (8:00-8:31 p.m., ET/PT) on the ABC Television Network.
“Halloween” was written by Mike Teverbaugh and directed by Victor Gonzalez.
“Last Man Standing” stars Tim Allen as Mike Baxter, Nancy Travis as Vanessa Baxter, Molly Ephraim as Mandy Baxter, Kaitlyn Dever as Eve Baxter, Amanda Fuller as Kristin Baxter, Jordan Masterson as Ryan Vogelson, Christoph Sanders as Kyle Anderson, Flynn Morrison as Boyd Baxter, Jonathan Adams as Chuck Larabee and Hector Elizondo as Ed Alzate.
Guest starring is Erika Alexander as Carol, Matthew Downs as Officer Schlumbrecht, Dennis Hadley as employee, Ava Davila as little girl, Adolfo Alvarez as little boy, Krizia Bajos as TV actress (O.S.), Jon Curry as TV actor (O.S.).
“Last Man Standing” is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC’s selected HDTV format, with 5.1-channel surround sound. A TV parental guideline will be assigned closer to airdate.
Hollywood, California - Twenty four year old actress Sarah Hyland looked stunning wearing a plunging v-neck pink dress as she attends amfAR's Inspiration Gala Los Angeles held at Milk Studios on Thursday, October 29, 2015 in Hollywood, California.
Sarah Jane Hyland is an American actress. She is best known for her role as Haley Dunphy on the ABC sitcom Modern Family.
Manhattan Beach, California - Actresses Paris Smith, Brady Reiter, Cree Cicchino and Trinitee Stokes looked adorable as they take part in the 2015 Skechers Friendship Walk held at Manhattan Beach Pier on Sunday, October 25th, 2015 in Manhattan Beach, California.
Also attending this event were Melissa Carcache, Rebecca Bloom, August Maturo and Marlowe Peyton.
Since 2009, the event has raised over $5 million to support education foundations which utilize the funds to upgrade school technology and science labs, improve libraries and music programs, reduce class sizes and help save teachers’ jobs.
PORTLAND, Maine – The following is a statement from the City Manager in light of the news that the Nova Scotia government intends to award a new operator, Bay Ferries Ltd, for ferry service between Portland and Yarmouth, Nova Scotia.
"We'd like to welcome Bay Ferries and we look forward to negotiating a contract for operations with them," said City Manager Jon Jennings. "We'd like to thank the provincial government for their commitment to the ferry, and we are pleased that they have chosen an operator that has experience in providing this service."
Blue Hill, Maine - The Bagaduce Music Lending Library and Friends of the Blue Hill Public Library will present a preview of Giuseppe Verdi’s opera, Tannhäuser at 1:00 PM on Friday, November 6th, at the Blue Hill Public Library. A live performance of the opera will be simulcast at the Grand in Ellsworth the following day, Saturday, November 7th, from the Metropolitan Opera in New York.
According to the Met website, “James Levine conducts Wagner’s early masterpiece in its first return to the Met stage in more than a decade. Today’s leading Wagnerian tenor, Johan Botha, takes on the daunting title role of the young knight caught between true love and passion. Eva-Maria Westbroek is Elisabeth, adding another Wagner heroine to her Met repertoire after her acclaimed Sieglinde in the Ring a few seasons ago. On the heels of his recent triumph in Parsifal, Peter Mattei sings Wolfram, and Michelle DeYoung is the love goddess, Venus.”
Local opera enthusiasts Linda Lesko and David Porter will summarize the plot, introduce the music and offer some ideas of special ways to enjoy the Saturday simulcast. All are welcome, no previous opera knowledge is needed, and admission is free. For more information, call the library at 374-5515.
BLUE HILL, Maine – Matthew Langdon Cost will talk about and read from his new historical novel, Joshua Chamberlain and the Civil War: At Every Hazard at the Blue Hill Public Library on Thursday November 5th at 7:00 PM.
Joshua Chamberlain and the Civil War: At Every Hazard is about one of that war’s genuine heroes, a college professor with no formal military training who, together with a small company of men, turned the tide of the battle and the war with a bayonet charge at Gettysburg. This was not the end of his exploits, however, and by war’s end, he was so respected that Ulysses S. Grant chose Chamberlain to accept the South’s surrender of the Army of Northern Virginia.
The novel traces his evolution from an arrogant, overbearing professor to unwitting and unlikely hero and leader of men. Interwoven are subplots including the coming of age of a young orphaned aide, a complicated marriage, and of course, rousing battle scenes.
Matthew Langdon Cost graduated with a B.A. in history from Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut. He has since published two mystery novels, Mainely Power and Mainely Fear. Joshua Chamberlain and the Civil War: At Every Hazard was published in April of 2015. Cost was a business owner for ten years in Brunswick, Maine. Later on he became a middle school social studies teacher for ten years, and has now dedicated himself to life as a writer.
Books will be available for sale and signing. This event is sponsored by the Library, there is no charge, and everyone is welcome. For more information, call the Library at 374-5515.
Blue Hill, Maine - The Blue Hill Public Library will host a “Tech Petting Zoo” on Thursday November 5th at 3:30 PM. Several pieces of scientific and high tech equipment that the Library owns will be shown and demonstrated by Sarah Post of Cornerstones of Science, a Maine-based group with programs and resources to help people gain direct experiences of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). The event is geared toward middle and high school aged youth but everyone is invited.
The equipment includes two telescopes (the first one was so popular a second one was purchased by Friends of the Library), two microscopes and a 3 D printer, purchased with a grant funded by the National Science Foundation and administered by Cornerstones of Science and the Maine Mathematics and Science Alliance (MMSA), two non-profits based in Maine. Cornerstones of Science works to increase scientific literacy by strengthening public libraries’ capacities to serve as gathering places for informal scientific discovery. MMSA works to support science, technology, engineering and mathematics education from kindergarten through college in Maine.
The telescopes and microscopes can be checked by parents or guardians and children must be monitored while they are using them. The Library also has binoculars for loan supplied by Downeast Audubon. For more information call Rich at 374-5515.
ROCKLAND, Maine - The 2015 - 2016 Metropolitan Opera’s Live-in-HD season of broadcasts from Lincoln Center to the Strand Theatre, 345 Main Street, continues on Saturday, November 21 at 12:30pm with Berg’s Lulu. An Encore broadcast will take place Tuesday, December 1 at 12:30pm.
Music Director James Levine—one of Lulu’s leading champions—conducts the Met’s new production from acclaimed artist and director William Kentridge (The Nose), who applies his unique vision to Berg’s opera. Marlis Petersen has excited audiences around the world with her portrayal of the title role, a wild journey of love, obsession, and death. The winning cast also features Susan Graham, Daniel Brenna, and Johan Reuter.
Sung in German, with English subtitles. Running time: 4 hours 30 min. Tickets: $27/Adults, $15/Students 18 and under, and college students with ID. Call the box office to purchase tickets at the student price: 594-0070 x3 (Monday - Friday, noon - 4pm). Encore show tickets available day-of-show: $23/Adults, $5/Students 18 and under, and college students with ID. Season ticket packages are also available. For more information about all upcoming live concerts, films, HD broadcasts, and events at the Strand, visit www.rocklandstrand.com. Tel: (207) 594-0070 Email: info@rocklandstrand.com.
ROCKLAND, Maine - The Bolshoi Ballet’s 2015-2016 season of high definition broadcast dance performances, brought from Moscow to the Strand Theatre, 345 Main Street, continues with the captured-live presentation of Jewels on Sunday, November 15 at 1 pm.
Running time: 2 hrs and 5 minutes. Tickets are $15/Adults, $10/ Students 18 and under, and college students with ID; available at the Box Office or by calling 594-0070 ext. 3. For more information about all upcoming live concerts, films, HD broadcasts, and events at the Strand, visit www.rocklandstrand.com. Tel: (207) 594-0070 EX 3 Email: info@rocklandstrand.com
BRUNSWICK, Maine - The Southern Midcoast CareerCenter, part of the Maine Department of Labor, and its partners offer a variety of services to help people find employment or upgrade skills and employers to find qualified workers.
"With Maine's unemployment rate dropping, now is a good opportunity for job seekers to find a good paying job," said Governor Paul R. LePage. "Employers are in need of qualified candidates, but you need to stand out in the crowd. Our CareerCenter's workshops can teach you how to sell your skills in your resume and during interviews. They also have many training programs for people interested in a new career. Take that first step and contact your local CareerCenter."
The Southern Midcoast CareerCenter in Brunswick continues its series of workshops and programs for job seekers and those considering training to upgrade their skills and increase their employability. For more information on any of the CareerCenters programs, visit www.mainecareercenter.com or call 207-373-4000.
The following workshops and programs are free to the public and will be held at the CareerCenter in
ROCKLAND, Maine - The Rockland CareerCenter, part of the Maine Department of Labor, and its partners offer a variety of services to help people find employment or upgrade skills and employers to find qualified workers.
"With Maine's unemployment rate dropping, now is a good opportunity for job seekers to find a good paying job," said Governor Paul R. LePage. "Employers are in need of qualified candidates, but you need to stand out in the crowd. Our CareerCenter's workshops can teach you how to sell your skills in your resume and during interviews. They also have many training programs for people interested in a new career. Take that first step and contact your local CareerCenter."
The Rockland CareerCenter continues its series of workshops and programs for job seekers and those considering training to upgrade their skills and increase their employability. For more information, like the Rockland CareerCenter on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/RocklandCareerCenter or call 207-596-2600.
The following workshops and programs are free to the public and will be held at the CareerCenter in
MERIDA’S COURAGE IS TESTED AS HER BROTHERS’ LIVES HANG IN THE BALANCE AND
BELLE’S FATE IS LEFT UP TO MR. GOLD ON ABC’S “ONCE UPON A TIME”
Sinqua Walls Guest Stars as Lancelot, Liam Garrigan as King Arthur, Joana Metrass as Guinevere,
Elliot Knight as Merlin and Amy Manson as Merida
In a Camelot flashback, a chance encounter with Merlin, David, Hook and Belle gives Merida new hope in her quest to save her brothers from the usurping clans of DunBroch. Unwilling to leave anything up to fate, Merida brings Belle along on a dangerous journey that culminates with an invaluable lesson in bravery. In Storybrooke, Regina, Mary Margaret and David discover the spell that would allow one of Merlin’s chosen to communicate with him, but when Arthur fails to reach the missing sorcerer the heroes grow suspicious. Meanwhile, Emma commands Merida to kill Belle in hopes of forcing Mr. Gold’s heroic transformation. With Merida unable to disobey Emma’s orders, Gold must find the courage to fight for Belle’s life or risk losing her forever, on “Once Upon a Time,” SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.
“Once Upon a Time” stars Ginnifer Goodwin as Snow White/Mary Margaret, Jennifer Morrison as
Sunday, November 8th, 2015 at 9:00pm ET/PT, fans of the Disney Channel series 'Austin & Ally' will be able to watch, enjoy an all new episode entitled "Rejection & Rocketships".
When Ally is rejected from college, she decides to let go of her "perfect student" ways.
Meanwhile, Austin and Dez discover their favorite childhood ride will shut down forever.
'Austin & Ally' stars Ross Lynch as Austin, Laura Marano as Ally, Raini Rodriguez as Trish and Calum Worthy as Dez.
Sunday, November 27th, 2015 at 8:30pm ET/PT, fans of the Disney Channel series 'Best Friends Whenever' will be able to watch, enjoy an all new episode entitled "Cyd and Shelby Strike Back".
When the girls discover inventor and GDD CEO Janet Smythe is behind the future lab, they decide to fight back and travel to the past to stop Janet from starting the corporation. Their plan seems to work until they realize they also stopped other major events from happening in their lives, including them living together and Barry and Marci falling for each other.
Guest starring Nora Dunn (“Saturday Night Live”) as Janet Smythe, Madison Hu (Disney Channel’s upcoming “Bizaardvark” series) as Marci.
'Best Friends Whenever' stars Lauren Taylor, Landry Bender, Gus Kamp, Ricky Garcia, Madison Hu, Benjamin Royer and Matthew Royer.
Friday, November 13th, 2015 at 8:00pm ET/PT, fans of the Disney Channel series 'Bunk'd' will be able to watch, enjoy an all new episode entitled "Can You Hear Me Now".
When Zuri secretly keeps her cell phone beyond the allotted amount of time, it prompts Hazel
and Lou to conduct a camp-wide search. Knowing Zuri still has it, Emma is stuck between
busting her sister and lying to her new BFF Lou. Meanwhile, Ravi and Tiffany are duped into
making a cell phone tower hidden in the new camp totem pole.
Reprising their starring roles from "Jessie" are Peyton List ("The Outskirts," "27 Dresses," "Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days") as Emma, Karan Brar ("Diary of a Wimpy Kid," "Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules," "Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days") as Ravi and Skai Jackson ("The Watsons Go to Washington") as Zuri. Joining the cast are Miranda May ("The Heartbreak Kid," "Samantha Who?") as Lou, Kevin Quinn ("Shameless," "Chicago P.D.") as Xander, and newcomers Nina Lu as Tiffany and Nathan Arenas as Jorge.
Friday, November 6th, 2015 at 8:00pm ET/PT, fans of the Disney Channel series 'Bunk'd' will be able to watch, enjoy an all new episode entitled "The Ones That Got Away".
When Emma and Xander team up for the fishing competition, they soon realize they don’t have much in common. Meanwhile, Zuri and Tiffany devise a plan to steal fish from the mess hall to submit in the competition.
Reprising their starring roles from "Jessie" are Peyton List ("The Outskirts," "27 Dresses," "Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days") as Emma, Karan Brar ("Diary of a Wimpy Kid," "Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules," "Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days") as Ravi and Skai Jackson ("The Watsons Go to Washington") as Zuri. Joining the cast are Miranda May ("The Heartbreak Kid," "Samantha Who?") as Lou, Kevin Quinn ("Shameless," "Chicago P.D.") as Xander, and newcomers Nina Lu as Tiffany and Nathan Arenas as Jorge.
