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Tuesday, June 3, 2014

Gigi Hadid Attends 'The Fault in Our Stars' New York Premiere

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NEW YORK CITY, New York - Nineteen year old model Gigi Hadid looked beautiful in a black dress and high heels as she walks the red carpet for 'The Fault in Our Stars' premiere held at the Ziegfeld Theater on June 2, 2014 in New York City.

Gigi Hadid is an American fashion model and TV personality. She was named one of 12 rookies in Sports illustrated annual issue in 2014. She has also appeared on a few episodes of the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.

Emma Kenney 'The Fault in Our Stars' New York Premiere

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NEW YORK CITY, New York - Fourteen year old actress Emma Kenney looked beautiful in a black dress and shoes as she walks the red carpet for 'The Fault in Our Stars' premiere held at the Ziegfeld Theater on June 2, 2014 in New York City.

Emma Kenney is an American actress known for her roles in Epic, Shameless, and Bittersweet.

Shailene Woodley Attends 'The Fault in Our Stars' New York Premiere

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NEW YORK CITY, New York - Twenty two year old actress Shailene Woodley looked gorgeous in a yellow strapless dress as she walks the red carpet for 'The Fault in Our Stars' premiere held at the Ziegfeld Theater on June 2, 2014 in New York City.

Shailene Diann Woodley is an American actress. She portrayed Amy Juergens in the ABC Family series The Secret Life of the American Teenager and co-starred alongside George Clooney in the 2011 film The Descendants.

Amber Montana Attends Ryan Ochoa's 'Swagged Out' 18th Birthday Party

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Hollywood, California - Fourteen year old actress Amber Montana looked adorable as she stepped out to attend Disney Star Ryan Ochoa's 'Swagged Out' 18th Birthday Party held at Avalon on June 1, 2014 in Hollywood, California.

Amber Montana can be seen as the lead character on the new Nickelodeon comedy "The Haunted Hathaways" as Taylor Hathaway.

Paris Berelc & Aramis Knight Attends Ryan Ochoa's 'Swagged Out' 18th Birthday Party

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Hollywood, California - Actors Paris Berelc (15) and Aramis Knight (14) looked great as the two stepped out to attend Disney Star Ryan Ochoa's 'Swagged Out' 18th Birthday Party held at Avalon on June 1, 2014 in Hollywood, California.

Paris MaryJo Berelc born December 28, 1998 is an American actress, best known for her role as Skylar Storm in the new Disney XD comedy Mighty Med. Paris is currently dating Aramis Knight.

Aramis Knight is an American actor. Knight was born in Woodland Hills, California, to parents of German, Eastern Indian and Pakistani ancestry. In 2005, Knight began acting in commercials and playing minor screen roles.
China Anne McClain, Kelli Berglund, Olivia Holt and Paris Berelc.
Group shot of those attending Ryan's 18th birthday on June 1st.

Olivia Holt, Madison Pettis & Alli Simpson Attends Ryan Ochoa's 'Swagged Out' 18th Birthday Party

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Hollywood, California - Actresses Olivia Holt (16), Madison Pettis (15) and singer Alli Simpson (16) looked fabulous as they stepped out to attend Disney Star Ryan Ochoa's 'Swagged Out' 18th Birthday Party held at Avalon on June 1, 2014 in Hollywood, California.

Olivia Hastings Holt born August 5, 1997 is an American teen actress and singer, best known for playing the role of Kim on the Disney XD series Kickin' It, and starring in the Disney original movie Girl vs. Monster. She currently stars in the Disney Channel Original Series, I Didn't Do It.

Madison Michelle Pettis is an American teen actress.

Alli Simpson April 24th, 1998 is a singer and sister to singer Cody Simpson.
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE PUBLIC SCHEDULE JUNE 3, 2014

DEPARTMENT OF STATE
PUBLIC SCHEDULE
JUNE 3, 2014

SECRETARY JOHN KERRY

Secretary Kerry accompanies President Obama on travel to Warsaw, Poland.
9:40 a.m. LOCAL Secretary Kerry meets with Polish Foreign Minister Radek Sikorski, in Warsaw, Poland.
10:20 a.m. LOCAL Secretary Kerry and Polish Foreign Minister Radek Sikorski sign a Framework Agreement on Innovation, in Warsaw, Poland.
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Secretary Kerry follows President Obama’s schedule in Warsaw, Poland.

DEPUTY SECRETARY HEATHER HIGGINBOTTOM

Deputy Secretary Higginbottom travels to Asuncion, Paraguay from June 3 to June 5 to participate in the OAS General Assembly and meet with Paraguayan government officials. 

USAID ADMINISTRATOR RAJ SHAH
Administrator Shah is on travel to Djibouti and Ethiopia from May 2 through May 4. 

UNDER SECRETARY FOR POLITICAL AFFAIRS WENDY SHERMAN
11:00 a.m. Under Secretary Sherman delivers remarks on “U.S. Foreign Policy in Somalia” at the United States Institute of Peace, in Washington, DC

UNDER SECRETARY FOR ARMS CONTROL, VERIFICATION AND COMPLIANCE ROSE GOTTEMOELLER
Under Secretary Gottemoeller meets with EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Directors in Sopot, Poland.

UNDER SECRETARY FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH, ENERGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT CATHERINE NOVELLI
10:00 a.m. Under Secretary Novelli meets with the incoming head of the Office of the Quartet Representative Initiative for the Palestinian Economy (IPE), Kito de Boer and Deputy Sandra Wijnberg, at the Department of State.

UNDER SECRETARY FOR CIVILIAN SECURITY, DEMOCRACY, AND HUMAN RIGHTS SARAH SEWALL
3:30 p.m. Under Secretary Sewall meets with Indonesian Ambassador to the U.S. Budi Bowoleksono, at the Department of State.

COUNSELOR TOM SHANNON

4:15 p.m. Counselor Shannon meets with Ralph Bunche Fellow at Council on Foreign Relations Ambassador John Campbell, at the Council on Foreign Relations, in Washington, DC.

CHIEF OF PROTOCOL PETER SELFRIDGE
Ambassador Selfridge accompanies President Obama on foreign travel.

ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR CONFLICT AND STABILIZATION OPERATIONS FREDERICK BARTON
1:00 p.m. Assistant Secretary Barton meets with InterAction and ten other senior level non-governmental organizations, in Washington, DC.
2:30 p.m. 
Assistant Secretary Barton meets with Center for Strategic International Studies (CSIS) Senior Fellow Bob Lamb at CSIS, in Washington, DC.

ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR ECONOMIC AND BUSINESS AFFAIRS CHARLES RIVKIN
Assistant Secretary Rivkin is on travel to Madrid, Lisbon, and Normandy through June 6.
9:00 a.m. LOCAL Assistant Secretary Rivkin participates in a working breakfast with members of the U.S.-Spain Foundation Council, in Madrid, Spain.
11:30 a.m. LOCAL Assistant Secretary Rivkin meets with Spanish Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs Gonzalo de Benito, in Madrid, Spain.
1:00 p.m.
 LOCAL Assistant Secretary Rivkin meets with Spanish Secretary of State for Trade Jaime Garcia-Legaz, in Madrid, Spain.
5:00 p.m. LOCAL Assistant Secretary Rivkin meets with Spanish Secretary of State for Culture José María Lassalle Ruiz, in Madrid, Spain.

ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR SOUTH AND CENTRAL ASIAN AFFAIRS NISHA DESAI BISWAL
Assistant Secretary Biswal is on travel to Tajikistan, China, and India from May 31 through June 10.

ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR AFRICAN AFFAIRS LINDA THOMAS-GREENFIELD
11:00 a.m. Assistant Secretary Thomas-Greenfield attends a speech on “U.S. Policy in Somalia” by Under Secretary Wendy Sherman, at the U.S. Institute for Peace. Please click here for more information.

ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR WESTERN HEMISPHERE AFFAIRS ROBERTA JACOBSON

Assistant Secretary Jacobson accompanies Deputy Secretary Higginbottom in Asuncion, Paraguay from June 3 to June 5 to participate in the OAS General Assembly and meet with Paraguayan government officials.

ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR EUROPEAN AND EURASIAN AFFAIRS VICTORIA NULAND
Assistant Secretary Nuland accompanies Secretary Kerry and President Obama on travel to Warsaw, Poland, Paris, France, and Normandy, France.

ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS EVAN RYAN
11:00 a.m. Assistant Secretary Ryan delivers the commencement address at the graduation ceremony at Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School, in Washington, DC.

6:00 p.m. Assistant Secretary Ryan delivers remarks at the 2014 kick-off of Center Stage, a cultural diplomacy initiative that connects foreign artists with American communities through the performing arts, at the Kennedy Center, in Washington, DC. The event will be live streamed on the Kennedy Center website.
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OFFICE OF GLOBAL CRIMINAL JUSTICE AMBASSADOR-AT-LARGE-STEPHEN RAPP
Ambassador Rapp participates in meetings on international justice issues, in Bamako, Mali.



Katherine McNamara & Sammi Hanratty Attends Ryan Ochoa's 'Swagged Out' 18th Birthday Party

Photos by Lilly Lawrence/WireImage

Hollywood, California - Eighteen year old actresses Katherine McNamara and Sammi Hanratty looked great as they stepped out to attend Disney Star Ryan Ochoa's 'Swagged Out' 18th Birthday Party held at Avalon on June 1, 2014 in Hollywood, California.

Katherine McNamara is an American actress and singer. McNamara will be starring in the MTV series 'Happyland'.

Samantha Lynne "Sammi" Hanratty is an American actress and singer.
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White House Schedule - June 3, 2014

President Barack Obama, with Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Gina McCarthy, center, talks with EPA staff members who worked on the power-plant emissions standards, in the Rose Garden of the White House, June 2, 2014. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
In the morning, the President will arrive in Warsaw, Poland.Upon arrival at Warsaw Chopin Airport, the President and President Bronislaw Komorowski of Poland will have an opportunity at the airport to meet with U.S. and Polish airmen who are supporting an aviation mission based at Lask Air Base. Following this event, the President will travel to Belweder Palace to take part in a bilateral meeting and joint press conference with President Komorowski. In the afternoon, the President will travel to the Chancellery of the Prime Minister to participate in a bilateral meeting and deliver statements to the press with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk.  Later, the President will go to the Koniecpolski Palace to co-host with President Komorowski a meeting with Central and Eastern European leaders. Following the meeting, the leaders will gather for an official photo.  In the evening, the President will attend a Solidarity Dinner at the Royal Castle.The President will remain overnight in Poland.
3:50 AM
The President arrives Warsaw, Poland
Local Event Time: 
9:50 AM
Warsaw Chopin Airport
4:15 AM
The President and President Bronislaw Komorowski of Poland meet with U.S. and Polish airmen
Local Event Time: 
10:15 AM
Warsaw Chopin Airport
4:55 AM
The President arrives at Belweder Palace
Local Event Time: 
10:55 AM
Belweder Palace - Warsaw
5:10 AM
The President participates in a bilateral meeting with President Bronislaw Komorowski of Poland
Local Event Time: 
11:10 AM
Belweder Palace - Warsaw
6:30 AM
The President holds a joint press conference with President
Local Event Time: 
12:30 PM
Belweder Palace - Warsaw
7:30 AM
The President arrives at the Chancellery of the Prime Minister
Local Event Time: 
1:30 PM
Chancellery of the Prime Minister - Warsaw
7:40 AM
The President participates in a bilateral meeting with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk
Local Event Time: 
1:40 PM
Chancellery of the Prime Minister - Warsaw
8:25 AM
The President and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk deliver statements to the press
Local Event Time: 
2:25 PM
Chancellery of the Prime Minister - Warsaw
9:05 AM
The President and President Bronislaw Komorowski of Poland greet participants of the meeting with Central and Eastern European Leaders
Local Event Time: 
3:05 PM
Koniecpolski Palace - Warsaw
9:15 AM
The President and President Bronislaw Komorowski of Poland host a meeting with Central and Eastern European Leaders
Local Event Time: 
3:15 PM
Koniecpolski Palace - Warsaw
10:45 AM
The President joins the Central and Eastern European Leaders for a photo opportunity
Local Event Time: 
4:45 PM
Koniecpolski Palace - Warsaw
1:30 PM
The President attends a Solidarity Dinner
Local Event Time: 
7:30 PM
Royal Castle - Warsaw


Greta Gerwig Attends 2014 CFDA Fashion Awards

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NEW YORK CITY, New York - Thirty year old actress Greta Gerwig looked beautiful in a lovely orange dress as she steps out to attend the 2014 CFDA fashion awards held at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center on June 2, 2014 in New York City.

Greta Celeste Gerwig is an American actress and filmmaker. Gerwig first came to prominence through her association with the mumblecore film movement.

Jennifer Hudson Attends 2014 CFDA Fashion Awards

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NEW YORK CITY, New York - Thirty two year old recording artist Jennifer Hudson looked beautiful in a lovely black dress with black high heels as she steps out to attend the 2014 CFDA fashion awards held at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center on June 2, 2014 in New York City.

Jennifer Kate Hudson is an American recording artist, actress and spokesperson. She rose to fame in 2004 as a finalist on the third season of American Idol, coming in seventh place.

"Under Full Sail" The Maine Windjammer Project

"Under Full Sail" by Doug Mills
The Nathaniel Bowditch under full sail during the Great Schooner Race of 2013.[07-05-2013]





Monday, June 2, 2014

Zoey Deutch Attends 2014 CFDA Fashion Awards

Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images
NEW YORK CITY, New York - Nineteen year old actress Zoey Deutch looked simply beautiful in a lovely colorful dress with black high heels as she steps out to attend the 2014 CFDA fashion awards held at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center on June 2, 2014 in New York City.

Zoey Francis Thompson Deutch born November 10, 1994 is an American actress. She is known for portraying Juliet Martin on The CW television series Ringer, Maya Bennett on the Disney Channel television series The Suite Life on Deck, and Rose Hathaway in the 2014 film Vampire Academy.

Emmy Rossum Attends 2014 CFDA Fashion Awards

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NEW YORK CITY, New York - Twenty seven year old actress Emmy Rossum looked gorgeous in a lovely green dress with black high heels as she steps out to attend the 2014 CFDA fashion awards held at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center on June 2, 2014 in New York City.

Emmanuelle Grey "Emmy" Rossum is an American actress and singer-songwriter. She has starred in movies including Songcatcher, An American Rhapsody, and Passionada. Her role in Mystic River garnered her wider recognition.

Beth Behrs Attends 2014 CFDA Fashion Awards

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NEW YORK CITY, New York - Twenty eight year old actress Beth Behrs looked beautiful in a lovely green dress with black high heels as she steps out to attend the 2014 CFDA fashion awards held at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center on June 2, 2014 in New York City.

Beth Behrs is an American actress. She plays Caroline Channing in the CBS sitcom 2 Broke Girls.

Blake Lively Attends 2014 CFDA Fashion Awards

Actress Blake Lively and designer Michael Kors
NEW YORK CITY, New York - Twenty six year old actress Blake Lively looked simply beautiful in a lovely green/white dress with pink high heels as she steps out to attend the 2014 CFDA fashion awards held at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center on June 2, 2014 in New York City.

Blake Ellender Lively born Blake Ellender Brown August 25, 1987 is an American actress and celebrity homemaker. She starred as Serena van der Woodsen in the CW teen drama series Gossip Girl, and has appeared in such films as The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, The Private Lives of Pippa Lee, The Town, Green Lantern, Accepted and Savages. Following her 2012 marriage to actor Ryan Reynolds, the couple relocated to Bedford, a suburb in Westchester County, New York. Citing Martha Stewart and Nigella Lawson as inspirations, Lively has filmed cookery demonstrations for Vogue's website, and has forged

SEA DOGS PARTNER WITH DUNKIN DONUTS TO HOST FREE BASEBALL CLINIC FOR KIDS

Clinic Set for Saturday, June 21st 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon
Portland, Maine - The Portland Sea Dogs have partnered with Dunkin Donuts to host a free baseball clinic for kids 16 and under at Hadlock Field on Saturday, June 21st from 10:00 AM to 12:00 noon.

Portland Sea Dogs' players will be on hand to teach the basic fundamentals of baseball including hitting, pitching, outfielding, and infielding.  Kids will also have the opportunity to get autographs from the players taking part in the clinic.

The clinic is open to children 16 years old and younger.  Kids participating must be comfortable being on the field without a parent.  Parents are welcome to watch the clinic from the stands.  The clinic is also dependant on weather and field conditions.

The clinic is free but pre-registration is required.  Parents may register their children at www.seadogs.com.  Registration is open to the first 100 kids.  Kids participating must be comfortable going on the field without a

Statement of Governor LePage on Rise in Number of Drug-Related Deaths

AUGUSTA, Maine - Governor Paul R. LePage today released the following statement about the newly released 2013 drug-induced death statistics: "Our Administration is focusing on the fact that Maine is subject to ever-increasing numbers of out-of-state drug trafficking organizations establishing drug markets in the state. This disturbing trend tears at the very fabric of our communities and puts our children at risk."

"As I have said in the past, we must be proactive in combating drug dealers and target our limited resources to better protect our communities. It's extremely discouraging that Democrats shot down my bill just a few months ago and ignore the value of increasing the number of drug investigators, prosecutors and judges to fight drug crime. We even secured the funding that would have strengthened efforts to identify, investigate, prosecute and hold accountable those who distribute drugs within Maine, but Democrats refused to take action."

"Attorney General Janet Mills has admitted that these ‘criminals are targeting our state to sell drugs, bringing a shocking level of violence with them' and has said her office ‘is committed to prosecuting these cases'. She should know that if we do not have a way to catch the drug dealers and develop a case, her staff cannot prosecute them."

"I think we all agree we also need to find more effective and efficient ways to treat addicts and provide them options that lead to successful long-term outcomes. In fact, the State has increased substance abuse funding in recent years from $7 million to more than $9 million. However, until we are able to curb the amount of drugs coming into our state, we will likely see the number of drug-induced deaths continue to rise."

CIFF film series at Strand continues with The Genius of Marian

Rockland, Maine - The Strand Theatre, 345 Main St., and The Camden International Film Festival continue their monthly screening series with The Genius of Marian  on Wednesday, June 18 at 7pm.

Winner of CIFF’s 2013 Harrell Award for Best Documentary, The Genius of Marian is a visually rich, emotionally complex story about one family’s struggle to come to

Organic Weed Control Methods Subject of Talk at Merryspring‏

Camden/Rockport, Maine - Eric Sideman of MOFGA will lead a presentation of garden weed identification and organic control methods at Merryspring Nature Center on Tuesday, June 10 at 12:00 noon.

By the time June comes around, many weeds will have already established themselves in the home garden. However, not all weeds are treated equal. Sideman’s presentation will focus on identifying the key characteristics of specific weeds and how knowing a little of plant biology can go a long way in keeping the garden weed-free. The talk will have an emphasis on organic weed control methods.

Eric earned his PhD in Botany at Bates College. In 1986 he started at MOFGA, where he continues to work today as a crop advisor and scientist.

This talk is part of the Spring Talk Series at Merryspring, sponsored by The First. Admission to Tuesday Talks is free for Merryspring members, with a nominal fee of $5 for non-members.