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Emmylou Harris coming to the State See the Music Calendar, page 16

Misery loves milestones See Curtis Robinson’s column on page 5

When James Craig was sworn in as Port-land’s police chief in May 2009, he made ref-erence to his best friend Randal Simmons, who had been gunned down during a stand-

off in Los Angeles the previous year while on a SWAT team assignment.

There are several photographs of Simmons hanging in Craig’s offi ce behind his desk. One is titled, “Final Escort Home.” It has an image of Simmons running, superimposed over one of the funeral procession. Ten thou-sand people attended the funeral.

Craig and Simmons were best men at each other’s weddings. Craig is the godfather of Simmons’s son. They attended the police

academy together and couldn’t have been closer. Craig will always carry Simmons next to his heart.

Simmons was also a minister who worked with youth on weekends. Sometimes he’d be donating his free time to try to help juveniles that he’d locked up the previous week. He left a legacy of working with young people, steer-ing them away from trouble.

“He was inspiring to me in my work with

A TD Bank readerboard on Congress Street shows a Friday afternoon temperature of 108 degrees. The offi cial high, recorded at the Portland Jetport, was 101 degrees, a new record for July in Portland, the National Weather Service reported. (DAVID CARKHUFF PHOTO)

BY MARGE NIBLOCKSPECIAL TO THE PORTLAND DAILY SUN

Craig: ‘Sometimes you gotta shake the tree’

Police Chief James Craig in November.

Departing police chief refl ects on his impact

see CRAIG page 6

A sizzling new recordBY CASEY CONLEY AND MATTHEW ARCO

THE PORTLAND DAILY SUN

Triple-digit heat leads to new record high for July in Portland

Temperatures climbed to 101 degrees yesterday in Portland, setting a new all-time high for the month of July, according to the National Weather Service.

Meanwhile, excessive heat across the region put pressure on the New England electrical grid, led to a run on fans at local stores and tested the patience of some city residents.

Fortunately, the second day of an expected three-day heat wave did not result in any serious injuries or heat-related deaths. First responders fi elded sev-eral heat-related calls in Portland but nothing con-sidered life-threatening.

Margaret Curtis, a meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Gray, said the temperatures were in the triple digits in Portland for much of the afternoon on Friday, marking a fi rst for the month of July. The previous high for July, which occurred July 21, 1975, was 99 degrees.

The all-time high in Portland is 103.New England is feeling the effects of a heat wave

see HEAT page 8

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(NY Times) — Now that the last space shuttle has landed back on Earth, a new generation of space entrepreneurs would like to whip up excitement about the prospect of returning to the Moon.

Spurred by a $30 million purse put up by Google, 29 teams have signed up for a competition to become the fi rst private venture to land on the Moon. Most of them are unlikely to overcome the fi nancial and techni-cal challenges to meet the contest deadline of December 2015, but sev-eral teams think they have a good shot to win — and to take an early lead in a race to take commercial advantage of our celestial neighbor.

At the very least, a fl o-tilla of unmanned space-craft could be headed Moonward within the next few years, with goals that range from lofty to goofy.

One Silicon Valley ven-ture, Moon Express, is positioning itself as a future FedEx for Moon deliveries: if you have something to send there, the company would like to take it. Moon Express was having a party on Thursday night to show off the fl ight capabilities of its lunar lander, based on technology it licensed from NASA, and “to begin the next era of the private com-mercial race to the Moon,” as the invitation put it.

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WASHINGTON (NY Times) — President Obama on Friday called congressional leaders to the White House for more talks on raising the debt ceiling just shortly after the Republican House Speaker, John A. Boehner, broke off the negotia-tions intended to avert a government default.

Obama said he would meet on Saturday morn-ing with Boehner, the Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell, House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi and Senate Democratic leader Harry Reid. Time is running out to reach a deal by Aug. 2 to avert a default, he said.

“Essentially what we had offered Speaker

Boehner was over a trillion dollars in cuts to dis-cretionary spending, both domestic and defense,” Obama said. “We then offered an additional $650 billion in cuts to entitlement programs_ Medi-care, Medicaid, Social Security. We believed that it was possible to shape those in a way that pre-served the integrity of the system, made them available for the next generation and did not affect current benefi ciaries in an adverse way.”

In his comments, Boehner said that Obama wanted to raise taxes too high and would not make “fundamental changes” to benefi t pro-grams like Medicare.

House speaker pulls out of talks to raise debt ceiling

OSLO (NY Times) — Norway suffered two shock-ing attacks on Friday, when powerful explosions shook the government center in the capital and, shortly after, a gunman stalked youths on an island summer camp for children of members of the governing Labor Party. Police were treating the

assaults, which together killed at least 17 people, as connected, according to Nor-weigian news media, though it remained unclear who was behind them.

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17 die in Norway attacks Hundreds of thousands Syrians take to the streets

BEIRUT, Lebanon (NY Times) — Hundreds of thousands of Syr-ians across the country took to the streets on Friday, defying a brutal crackdown by security forces and demanding the end of President Bashar al-Assad’s government.

Armed forces loyal to the gov-ernment opened fi re on protesters in several towns and cities, killing four of them, residents and anti-government activists said.

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FRANKFURT — Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany and other European leaders appeared to have acted in defi ance of the European Central Bank when they insisted that banks contribute to the latest rescue plan for Greece. But it may be the central bank president, Jean-Claude Trichet, who quietly prevailed this week.

The central bank lost the battle to prevent European leaders from pre-cipitating a partial default of Greek debt. But, after meeting with Ms. Merkel and other leaders in Brussels on Thursday, Mr. Trichet appeared to have won on the important issues of getting governments to reclaim the task of preventing collapse of the Greek economy, as well as wider responsibility for fi scal performance of the euro zone.

“Have they backed down?” Peter Westaway, chief European econo-mist at Nomura International, asked about the central bank. “To an extent they have.” But in the process, he and other economists said, the cen-tral bank extracted concessions that allow it to spend less time saving Greece and concentrate on its day job, overseeing monetary policy.

“The E.C.B. is trying to resist any-thing that makes it look like mone-tary authorities are taking on a role that governments should be taking on,” Mr. Westaway said.

Mr. Trichet won commitments from governments in Brussels on another longstanding demand. Political lead-ers agreed to take more concrete steps to reduce their debt and ensure that the Greek disaster did not repeat itself in some other corner of the euro

zone. Euro zone countries promised to cut their budget defi cits to below 3 percent by 2013, in line with limits set by treaty, but widely violated.

The European countries also agreed to support Greek banks, another task that has been handled primarily by the central bank. And the leaders will do more to help Greece fi x its dysfunctional economy.

“The decision of member states and of the commission to mobilize all resources necessary in order to pro-vide exceptional assistance to help Greece in implementing its reforms is very, very important,” Mr. Trichet said in Brussels on Thursday, accord-ing to Reuters.

A high-ranking monetary policy offi cial, who would not be quoted by name, said, “We got what we wanted.”

Since the debt crisis began last year, there has been a strong temp-tation for Ms. Merkel, President Nicolas Sarkozy of France and other leaders to let the central bank do the heavy lifting. Unlike the politicians, Mr. Trichet and his colleagues on the governing council cannot be voted out of offi ce and were able to act more decisively. The central bank also has extensive fi nancial resources and does not need an act of Parliament to deploy them — though it always took pains to avoid any appearance that it was printing money.

Though Mr. Trichet always framed the bank’s actions in terms of mon-etary policy, he faced increasing criti-cism that the bank had compromised its sacred independence from poli-tics. He was clearly annoyed at politi-cal leaders for their lack of stronger action. During a meeting last year, he even got into a shouting match with Mr. Sarkozy, according to several

people present.The package announced in Brus-

sels late Thursday shifted respon-sibility for a number of major tasks from the central bank to govern-ments. For example, the European Financial Stability Fund will have the power to buy government bonds on open markets to stabilize prices, allowing the central bank to wind down its own highly controversial bond-buying program. The decision in May 2010 by the central bank to begin buying Greek, Portuguese and Irish bonds split the bank’s govern-ing council and has left the bank with billions in distressed debt.

“It is no longer necessary for the E.C.B. to do this job, which is a plus for the E.C.B.,” Jörg Krämer, chief economist at Commerzbank, said in Frankfurt.

European leaders will also guaran-tee the quality of Greek bonds even if some ratings agencies declare the country to be in partial default. Fitch Ratings said Friday that the plan to extract a contribution from bond investors would in fact constitute a restricted default.

The European Union guarantees mean that the central bank can continue to accept Greek bonds as collateral for short-term loans, main-taining the fl ow of the bank’s funds to Greek institutions that are shut out of international money markets.

“In our view this is a very impor-tant sign of institutional respect from Europe to the E.C.B.,” analysts at Royal Bank of Scotland said in a note Friday.

Analysts cautioned that the rescue

plan, outlined in a four-page state-ment by European leaders Thursday, was short on detail. It is not clear, for example, if the euro zone countries are committing enough money to sup-port the Greek banks, Mr. Krämer of Commerzbank said.

He was also skeptical of promises by leaders to do a better job policing each other’s fi scal discipline. “I have heard this for 15 years,” Mr. Krämer said. “I don’t believe it. The E.U. is a consensus-driven club. You can’t force other countries to do this or that.”

Jens Weidmann, president of the German Bundesbank and a member of the central bank’s governing coun-cil, implicitly greeted the greater willingness by leaders to take more responsibility.

“It is decisive for monetary policy during this sovereign debt crisis that no further risk be transferred to the Eurosystem, and that the separa-tion between monetary and fi nancial policy not be further weakened,” Mr. Weidmann said in a statement, refer-ring to the network of European cen-tral banks.

But, in a sign that not all members of the governing council are happy with the agreement, Mr. Weidmann also criticized what he said was a major step toward collective respon-sibility for the mistakes of individual states.

“This weakens the fundament of a monetary union built on individual fi scal responsibility,” Mr. Weidmann said in a statement. “In the future it will be even more diffi cult to main-tain incentives for solid fi nancial policy.”

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Yup, looks like blueberry grower Jasper Wyman and Sons broke the law.

At least from fi rst appearance, the $118K fi ne from the Immi-gration and Customs Enforce-ment (ICE) would look to be a fairly stinging indictment of improper behavior with regard to the hiring practices of that fi rm.

But remember, this is a Repub-lican-governed state. This is about jobs, and growth, and all that happy “unicorns and but-terfl ies” nonsense you frequently hear around election time. The voices of some on the conserva-tive side of Maine politics have lept to Wyman’s defense.

While perusing the website “As Maine Goes,” a bastion of Maine politics that at times can be slightly to the right of Vlad the Impaler, I was shocked to read the story of this fi ne, and the defense of Jasper Wyman and Sons on that fi ne site.

You see, one of the most mind-numbingly stupid lessons you ever will learn about politics is the lack of consistency. Folks get up, promise the moon and all the stars in the sky, and give you a broad set of beliefs and principles

Consistency in politics the latest belly laugh

that they purport to uphold.The election over, most voters

and representatives go back to what evangelistic preachers used to call “backsliding.” Gone is the fi re and brimstone in the belly about what the nation or the state needs, old farmer Joe down the road has gotten himself into a pickle with the feds. Let’s see if we can spin this and help him out.

At issue was Jasper Wyman and Sons’s alleged hiring of up to 200 illegal immigrants for the harvests of 2006-2008 inclusive. Social Security numbers didn’t match up on the paperwork. There were other paperwork issues, such as no “hire date” fi lled in, so the employees could have been working there longer.

Right there, the defense started. The argument went, “Well, you hire people for the season of three

weeks, but nobody is quite sure if the berries are ready to pick yet.” Other voices chimes in that Main-ers were not likely to take these jobs anyway, since they were only for three weeks, were backbreak-ing labor, and the folks up that way could just sit on their back-side and collect a check anyway.

One poster even went so far as to ask the question if we are man-dating private individuals and employers to be a police force? He went on to describe this as the fi rst of a set of slippery slope arguments involving national ID cards, concentration camps, and a destroyed economy.

Here is where Captain Obvious comes along, nudges you in the ribs, and says something snarky. Dude, that is what you’ve been asking for in every election since my birth.

The whole “prove you’re a citi-zen” thing has heated up over the last few years. As economic fortunes ebbed and fl owed over my lifetime, a national movement took hold. Just in the last ten years, it has grown to the point where once securing that $9-$10

see HIGGINS page 5

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Imagine you’re a member of Congress. You have your own preferred way to reduce debt. If you’re a Democrat, it probably involves protecting Medi-

The grand bargain lives!

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care and raising taxes. If you’re a Republican, it proba-bly involves cutting spending, reforming Medicare and keep-ing taxes low.

Your plan is going nowhere. There just aren’t the votes. Meanwhile, the debt ceil-ing is fast approaching and a national catastrophe could be just weeks away.

At the last minute, two bipartisan approaches heave into view. In the Senate, the “Gang of Six” produces one Grand Bargain. Meanwhile, President Obama and John Boehner, the House speaker, have been quietly working on another. They suddenly seem close to a deal.

see BROOKS page 5

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A photo display in the Sun of a weeklong Explorer Camp Plus sponsored by Christ the Redeemer Presbyterian Church (“Summer campers converge at Baxter Woods,” July 20) stated that the church is based at Breakwa-ter School. The school is not affi liated with the church, but only rents space to the organiza-tion, Breakwater clarifi ed.

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THE PORTLAND DAILY SUN, Saturday, July 23, 2011— Page 5

How hot has it been?Pick two of these three: Hot enough

that Portland offi cials reported that three boys in Westbrook set brush fi res “... to create a cool breeze?” Hot enough that the Longfellow statue had armpit stains? Hot enough that the weather professionals stop their white-hot exaggeration race?

Obviously, the latest of those remains a far-away dream.

The problem of course is that misery loves milestones. If we’re going to suffer through a heat wave, we want it to be the hottest on record, or maybe the worst of the decade or at least the most miserable of the year so far.

And when those temps push into the mid-90s, the magic Century Mark just looms out there like Christmas morning for a 7-year-old. It was 98 in downtown Portland by mid-afternoon Friday, but doesn’t 100 just seem much, much hotter? That’s where the “heat index” come in handy – it was something like 115 on Friday.

See? Now, 115 is some serious misery.

Technically, the heat index is a mea-surement of how hot it feels — it com-bines air temperature and relative

Misery loves milestones, which explains the ‘heat index’

humidity.Here’s how you know the HI and its

winter cousin, the wind-chill index, were designed to help reach misery milestones: There is no non-misery equivalent. You will never hear a weather report say that “... the mer-cury will top 93 degrees today but with the breeze index it will only feel like 85.”

Oh, sure, they might throw in “slightly cooler along the coast” but we all know that’s just to make the heat seem worse for those folks suf-fering inland. It’s a made-up stat to give talking heads something to say, like baseball’s “slugging percentage” or basketball’s “triple double.”

Does anyone really need some made-up number to know what 98 degrees and 80 percent humidity feels like? It feels like 98 degrees and 80 percent

humidity, that’s what it feels like.The Weather Channel is where they

come up with this stuff. Have you checked it out lately? The lust for rat-ings has turned even more creative, with things like a new 1-to-10 index for possible tornado activity. They’ve even added terms like “tornadic” so they can scare us even before there are actual swirling death clouds.

By week’s end, the latest national heat wave had sent the WC staff into the sort of giddy punch-drunk ram-blings usually reserved for looming hurricanic activity. One reporter lit-erally tried to fry an egg on a New York City street. It didn’t fry well, but mac-and-cheese did okay and a slice of pizza left on a sidewalk also cooked.

Heat, clearly, is making us stone-cold crazy.

There is scant comfort in noting that it has always been thus in the USA.

On a tour of Monticello, the home

of Thomas Jefferson, you are struck by his obsession with weather infor-mation. He personally recorded daily measurements, missing only a few over a 50-year period. Even today, Monticello remains one of some 12,000 weather stations of the National Weather Service, and the service has dubbed Jefferson the “father of weather observers.”

But, least we forget, he was a farmer. A farmer is interested in the climate the way a stock broker is interested in the daily stock indexes. Neither profi ts from some television writers coming up with new measurements designed to scare up more ratings.

Not that it matters. Because humans need answers, and inquiring minds will always fi nd ways to address the age-old question: Hot enough for ya?

(Curtis Robinson is founding editor of The Portland Daily Sun.)

an hour job, you must present your Social Security Card, along with two OTHER valid forms of identifi -cation, for the sole purpose of demonstrating you are here legally and can work.

The high amount of the fi ne against Jasper Wyman and Sons as well as the timing of the announcement (just as he is hiring new people to go out and rake the berries) all fell under the dark tent of suspicion

of federal motives.But we missed the lesson, there a few paragraphs

back. Republicans, particularly those on the conser-vative wing of the party, have been asking for citi-zenship verifi cation for years. They got it, and a big fi ne had to be paid.

Every aspect of doing business in this country has changed over my lifetime. I’m reminded of what one management type told me a few years back while fi lling out the I9 forms and other forms when start-

ing a new job. He compared the list of stuff that had to be done to a trip to the bathroom. “It’s not over until the paperwork is done.”

You got what you asked for, and now must reap what you’ve sowed. Stop moaning about immigrants taking jobs, especially if you’re not even willing to fi ll in the forms right, and get fi ned for it.

(Bob Higgins is a regular contributor to The Port-land Daily Sun.)

HIGGINS from page 4

Republicans have been asking for citizenship verifi cation for years

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There’s a lot you don’t know about these two Grand Bargains. But they probably have the ele-ments that have been part of just about every recent bipartisan debt proposal: some sort of tax reform that lowers overall rates while raising revenue by closing loopholes; cuts in the level of entitlement spending without much fundamen-tal reform; a freeze on domestic discretionary spending. Mostly, there will be vagueness. The specifics of what exactly will be cut and who will be taxed will not be filled in.

You are being asked to support a foggy approach, not a specific plan. You are being asked to do this even though you have no faith in the other party and limited faith in the leadership of your own. You are being asked to risk your political life for an approach that bears little resemblance to what you would ideally prefer.

Do you do this? I think you do.You do it because all the other options are

worse. Doing nothing could lead to default and the end of American economic supremacy. The compromise put together by Harry Reid, the Senate majority leader, and Mitch McConnell, the Republican minority leader, that’s been floating around is a ploy to evade responsibility. Punting with some small package would spook the markets and reflect dishonor on yourself.

You do it because even though you are unhappy, you see that people on the other end of the politi-

cal spectrum are also unhappy. If you’re a con-servative, you see that some liberals, according to Barbara Mikulski, are “volcanic” with rage at Obama. If you’re a Democrat, you see the Tea Party-types sniping at Boehner and some Republican presidential candidates completely stonewalling a deal. These signs make you feel better.

You do it because while the Grand Bargains won’t solve most of our fiscal problems. They will produce some incremental progress. We won’t fundamentally address the debt until we control health care inflation. But there is no agreement on how to do this, and it’s unrealistic to hold up an incremental deal just because no permanent one is on offer.

Both Grand Bargains produce real fiscal prog-ress. They aim for $3 trillion or $4 trillion in debt reduction. Boehner and Obama have talked about raising the Medicare eligibility age and reducing Social Security benefit increases. The White House is offering big cuts in exchange for some revenue increases, or small cuts in exchange for few or none. The Gang of Six has a less-compelling blend of cuts, but it would repeal the Class Act, a health care Ponzi scheme. It would force committees across Congress to cut spending, and it would introduce an enforcement mechanism if they don’t. Sure there’s chicanery, but compared with any recent real-life budget, from Republican or Democratic administrations, these approaches are models of fiscal rectitude.

You do it because both bargains would boost growth. The tax code really is a travesty and a drag on the country’s economic dynamism. Any serious effort to simplify the code, strip out tax expenditures and reduce rates would have sig-nificant positive effects — even if it raised some tax revenues along the way.

You do it because you know the political cli-mate will be worse for a deal in 2013. If you’re a Republican, you know Obama might win re-election, and even if the G.O.P. swept everything, you know your party wouldn’t have the guts to cut entitlements unilaterally (that’s why the cut, cap and balance bill didn’t mention the spe-cific programs that would face the ax). If you’re a Democrat, you know Obama might lose, and, even if he doesn’t, the Senate will likely tilt rightward.

Mostly you do it because you want to live in a country than can govern itself. Over the past few weeks, Washington has seemed dysfunc-tional. Public disgust has risen to epic levels. Yet through all this, serious people — Barack Obama, John Boehner, the members of the Gang of Six — have soldiered on. They’ve been respon-sible and brave. If you’re a Democrat, you hate to see domestic cuts. If you’re a Republican, you loathe revenue increases, even little ones.

But this is the next step in the journey toward economic health. Standing still is not an option. Keep your reservations in mind, but let the mis-sion continue.

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youth,” says Craig, and knowing how Simmons affected young people was an impetus for Craig to arrange for police in Portland to connect with youth here.

Next week marks the end of Craig's two-and-a-quar-ter-year layover here between Los Angeles and Cincin-nati. He is taking the job of police chief in Cincinnati.

One of the fi rst initiatives Craig implemented after arriving in Portland was to create a Youth Services Division. He chose Offi cer Ray Ruby to lead it, whose mission was to engage teenagers in sports and other activities. Under the auspices of this unit, the police department sponsored its fi rst highly successful car show as a way to raise money for youth activities and to increase teen participation.

“Portland opened its heart to me and welcomed me. I was passionate about making this place better for everyone,” said Craig.

“I say to the naysayers, is it a better place?”Even critics may acknowledge that Craig didn't shy

away from controversy. The concept of Tasers being attached to the belts of police offi cers troubled many members of the community, including the Maine Civil Liberties Union. But Tasers were something that Craig had great familiarity with from his L.A. days, and he wanted offi cers here to be equipped with them.

There was contention and disagreement regarding their use, with a trial period being settled on, before their acceptance as police weaponry. Police maintain that civilian and police injuries have been avoided because of Tasers, and they have saved money pre-venting police injuries, which require time off.

Problems between police and the refugee commu-nities were explosive when Craig arrived. A great deal of tension existed during the summer of 2009 after a police shooting that killed a Weymouth Street man. Hostility toward police became evident with bottle throwing and cursing in the Kennedy Park and Riverton neighborhoods. Craig didn’t back

away or make excuses for those committing the unruly acts. He made police videos of a Kennedy Park confrontation available to the media, not caring that some city counselors might take offense at this openness. Craig had a purpose in doing so. He fi rmly stated that his department would not tolerate such

actions and he branded it for what it was: law-lessness. His message

was that this type of behavior would not be allowed in Portland, and he stopped it.

But he also took immediate steps to alleviate the hostility and to engage those communities.

“Sometimes you gotta shake the tree. I didn’t do it for James Craig. I did it for the community,” he said.

Craig said the last time he attended a meeting at Riverton, when people saw their Senior Lead Offi cer Tim Farris walk in, they stood and applauded. Craig said, “This is success.” He stated although the SLO program may have come from L.A., it was tailored to fi t Portland, and the offi cers were given the freedom to do what they thought best for their particular areas.

One of the most sensitive issues Craig dealt with was the relationship between the Preble Street Resource Center, a local umbrella of services to the homeless, and the Portland Police Department. No one had ever dared to take up this topic in a public forum. But Craig’s department, with Commander Vern Malloch leading the charge, challenged Preble Street's handling of clients and their availability to police investigations.

Now, there are ongoing meetings occurring between both the center and police department, with benefi cial dialogue, offi cials report.

Bill Burns, the day shelter’s director, stated, “There’s more communication, interaction, and understanding.” Mary-Ellen Welch and Senior Lead Offi cer Dan Knight, who work out of the Midtown Community Policing Center at 26 Portland St., agree with Burns. They’ve seen a big difference in how things are being handled by Preble Street. Many more trespass notices have been fi led against people who have caused problems there, which is a positive thing from Midtown’s viewpoint.

Craig had grant-writer Lisa Perrotta apply for money to hire a neighborhood prosecutor to deal with quality-of-life issues. The position was fi lled by Trish McAllister, who crafted an anti-graffi ti ordinance which was recently passed by City Council. This idea originated in a subcommittee of the Community Police Advisory Board, which

Craig formulated upon his arrival.

“Coming to Portland was the right move. I have not had one regret here,” Craig said. But he added, “My season here is done. It’s time for me to move on.”

He has also referred to Cincinnati as his “last stop,” and is very excited about the move to Ohio. One of his dreams was to lead a department in a big city, a dream about to be fulfi lled. Craig remi-nisces again about his friend Simmons, and said, “Part of my emotion in thinking about him, is me having made this track; he wanted this for me.” Within a couple of weeks, the photos of Randal Simmons will be hanging in the police chief ’s offi ce in Cincinnati.

Craig says his wife is also excited about the Cincinnati job because he’s made history on two fronts: He’s the fi rst Afri-can American chief and the fi rst one from out-side the Cincinnati Police Department. He said, “Some great stuff has been started in Cincin-nati, and I’d like to take it to the next level.”

James Craig, who came to Portland in May 2009 after more than two decades with the Los Angeles Police Department, bids fare-well to Portland at an emotional June press conference. Craig was one of more than 40 applicants and four fi nalists for the chief’s job in Cincinnati, Ohio. He is expected to be sworn in to his new position on Aug. 2. (DAVID CARKHUFF FILE PHOTO)

CRAIG from page one

Outgoing chief: ‘Portland opened its heart to me and welcomed me’

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U.S. Senators Olympia J. Snowe and Susan Collins received confi rmation Friday from the Department of Defense that no decision has been made on the future of the Brunswick-Topsham commissary, and that signs posted at the store announcing a Sept. 15 closure date and new policies regarding product orders were inappropriate, Maine’s Republican sen-ators reported in a press release. The closure signs will be immediately removed, and the policies have been rescinded, the senators said.

Several Mainers recently reported concerns about the signs and changes in product-ordering policies at the commissary to their U.S. Senators. Sena-tors Snowe and Collins then requested the Defense Commissary Agency investigate the matter, as the reported actions appeared to violate the legal requirements of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011 that require continued oper-ation of the commissary until at least 60 days after the Secretary of Defense makes a decision about the fate of the store.

“The signs, as well as policies that appear to be intended to clear out inventory at the commissary, were a clear violation of the intent and purpose of the review process mandated by the Fiscal Year 2011 Defense Authorization Act,” the senators sated. “ As the ultimate decision on the fate of the com-missary has not been made, we are grateful for the

Agency’s timely clarifi cation. This store is a vital benefi t for active duty military per-sonnel, retirees, Guardsmen and reservists sta-tioned in Maine’s Mid-Coast region, and it is critical

the Department of Defense take the utmost care in its handling of this facility.”

Yesterday, Senators Snowe and Collins sent a letter to Dr. Clifford L. Stanley, the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel & Readiness, requesting a response to their previous correspondence in May and June in which they asked him to retain a com-

missary in the region and urged him not to close any commissary stores until DOD has completed a revi-sion of its guidance documents. A recent study by the Government Accountability Offi ce, requested by Senators Snowe and Collins, revealed that the crite-ria used by the Department of Defense to determine when commissaries are closed “are not clear,” and that DOD should clarify its guidance.

Earlier this week, Senators Snowe and Collins, along with Senators Frank Lautenberg,D-N.J., and Robert Menendez, D-N.J., introduced an amend-ment to the Fiscal Year 2012 Military Construc-tion and Veterans’ Affairs Appropriations Act that would have prohibited the Department of Defense from closing any commissary until DoD revised its guidelines. Unfortunately, the Senate did not take up the amendment for consideration, Maine’s sena-tors reported.

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“It’s hotter in Hell,” said Brother Terry, a street pastor at Monument Square Friday, referring to the 101-degree high temperature yesterday in Portland. “The Bible says it’s going to be hot in Hell, so it doesn’t bother me.” He said he preaches daily at the universities and in public squares in Portland. He declined to give his last name, saying, “I don’t give that out, because I’ve got people, I preach against sins, and I don’t need that kind of mail coming my way.” He said he especially ministers to young people. (DAVID CARKHUFF PHOTO)

HEAT from page one

that’s gripped much of the country this week. “There is just a big ridge of high pressure that is pumping a lot of warm air through the tropics,” she said.

Curtis predicted the heat would break on Sunday, when tempera-tures are expected to reach the high 70s or low 80s in Portland.

Cities and towns across the region also reached 100 degrees or more, including Concord and Manchester in N.H., Curtis said.

Not surprisingly, fans and air conditioners were in high demand this week. Wal-Mart in Scarborough sold out of fans and air condition-ers, according to a store employee.

Thanks to a new shipment that arrived Friday morning, the Reny’s store in down-town Portland had plenty of fans to choose from, including box fans and twin fans, said Debbie Swett, the store manager.

“We have had people buying four at a time,” Swett said. “People are asking for air condition-ers, too, but we don’t carry them.”

All those extra fans and air conditioners running in Portland and across New England stressed the regional power grid, according to a report on NPR.

In Maine, nearly 14,000 Central Maine Power

customers in Saco, Old Orchard Beach and Scar-borough lost power for several hours Friday after a power line failed in South Portland. The Associated Press said that failure caused a series of electrical substations to go offl ine.

On its Twitter feed, CMP said power to those

towns was restored at about 2:15 p.m. Friday.Taking no chances with the heat, the city of Port-

land set up cooling stations at the Barron Center and the main branch of the Portland Public Library, and assigned an EMT to both locations. The cooling stations would also staffed today, when tempera-tures are expected to reach the low 90s.

The city also extended the hours through today at its splash pads and swimming pools. Instead of closing at 7:30 p.m., these venues at Stone Street Park, Payson Park and the Kiwanis Pool will stay open until 9 p.m., city spokesperson Nicole Clegg said.

Emergency responders said the weather contrib-uted to a number of calls for service for people feel-ing light headed, dizzy and nauseous.

“We didn’t have an excess number of calls but the dominant theme, particularly in the later afternoon, were heat related calls,” said Chief Fred LaMontagne of the Portland Fire Depart-ment.

“Certainly, in weather like this, our greatest risk is our elderly population,” he said, adding it’s also easy for children “to get behind on their hydration.”

LaMontagne warned that residents should take precautions today, as the weather is expected to remain well above average.

“We really encourage everybody to certainly enjoy the nice weather, but to stay hydrated,” he said, adding that spending some time in the shade may also be a good idea.

City residents, meanwhile, were taking the heat in stride.

“It was hotter than I expected. I Just keep the windows open and that’s it,” said David Farrington, while standing outside his Congress Street apart-ment.

“It’s hotter in Hell,” said Brother Terry, a street pastor preaching in Monument Square.

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Joe Meyers (right) and Patricia Steffens listen to Pamela Oakes (middle) talk about a medical problem for her red-nosed pitbull, Caesar. The dog has lost about 20 pounds in a month, and Oakes said she can’t fi nd out what’s wrong. But she appealed for public help because she said she couldn’t afford the more expensive cancer tests for her dog. Anyone interested in helping can write to her at 9 Cedar St., Apt. 2, Portland, ME 04101. Steffens sympathized, saying she has owned a pitbull shepherd. Oakes said of Caesar: “He’s still a big lapdog.” (DAVID CARKHUFF PHOTO)

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Under a plan endorsed this week by the city council’s Transportation Committee, Walnut Street between Washington Avenue and North Street would revert to a two-way street. Here, Walnut slopes downhill from North Street. (DAVID CARKHUFF PHOTO)

U-Turn: Walnut Street going back to two-ways on Munjoy HillLess than a year after splitting

the top half of Walnut Street into a one-way near the crest of Munjoy Hill, the city is preparing to reverse course.

Under a plan endorsed this week by the city council’s Transportation Committee, Walnut Street between Washington Avenue and North Street would revert to a two-way street. As before, drivers heading east, or up the hill on Walnut, would not have a stop sign at the North Street intersection.

That plan was favored by the com-mittee 2-1 on Tuesday over a com-peting proposal, which would have created a four-way stop at the inter-section.

Even so, that four-way proposal favored by Councilor Kevin Dono-ghue, Portland Police Department and some East End residents may not be dead after all. Donoghue said he intended to “advance the four-way

scenario” when the issue reaches the full city council.

“The request for a four-way stop was born of the Munjoy Hill Neigh-borhood Association Walkable Neighborhoods Committee, and the crossing here is not an uncommon complaint from parents of students at the East End Community School,” Donoghue said this week.

The city opted to make the top half of Walnut into a one-way in late 2010 in response to concerns about pedes-trian safety at the intersection with North Street. Presently, drivers can go west on the street toward Wash-ington, but eastbound drivers must turn right onto Sheridan Street.

Katie Brown, of the Munjoy Hill Neighborhood Association, said the intersection can be dangerous for two reasons. One has to do with the lack of a stop sign for drivers coming up the hill on Walnut. The second issue concerns visibility. She said pedestri-ans often weren't visible until driv-ers crested the hill on Walnut.

But splitting the street into two sections was not especially popular, either. Worse, some drivers failed to heed the one-way signs and contin-ued up to North Street, Brown said.

Although the city believes a four-way stop would create problems during the winter months and for heavy city vehicles and trash trucks, Brown said many residents thought that was the better option.

“I'm disappointed on behalf of neighbors with kids who walk to

the East End Community School that that intersection isn't going to be signifi cantly safer,” Brown said. “I, too, hated the half-way one-way and wish we'd been able to go straight from a three-way to a four-way stop.”

However, she admits that plenty of residents on the hill wanted the street to just return to the way it was before, with a three-way stop.

The matter is expected to come before the city council next month.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19). There is something you need to archive. Maybe it’s a part of your life story you want to put in writing or copies of your digital photos you’d like to keep better track of. You’ll feel at peace once the job is done, so do it now. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You’ll associate with people you admire and want to be like. This puts you in a slightly heightened state of mind, and ultimately, after you process your expe-rience, you will think differently. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). If you only do one thing today, listen to a loved one. There’s someone in your life who needs your warm focus and could even be healed by it. And yet, you are the one who will benefi t most from the exchange. CANCER (June 22-July 22). Nur-turing your relationships will bring you joy today, especially those ties that are distant in some way. For instance, reaching out to an acquaintance or to someone who lives far away will bring luck. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Looking back on the week, it could feel like a bit of a blur, but consciously note what the highlights were. Next week will build on those highlights and develop them into an interesting new chapter. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You’ll be at peace with everyone in your world. Many would consider this a hard thing to accomplish, and yet there is an easy way to do it. If it doesn’t feel peaceful, you simply let it go. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Maybe you need or would like to get help from a certain someone, but you also recog-nize that this person doesn’t owe you anything. You’ll make contact in the

spirit of curiosity. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You’ll be tempted to determine another per-son’s motives, and yet it is not neces-sary. Your next move is what really matters. With your head in the game -- and not in the drama-- you’ll succeed. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Friends want you to join them on adventures that don’t initially sound like fun to you. You’ll go anyway because you realize that different experiences are vital to your growth as a person. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Your communication skills and social savvy will land you in a plum position. You make it easy for another person to give you what you want. And that is, quite simply, why you get it before the next person. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). If you understand where someone is coming from, you’ll be able to help that person out in the future. So the time you spend getting to know a person will be crucial to your future usefulness on the planet. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You’ll be encouraged to network, socialize and connect. This may even feel like pressure to you. Just remember that you don’t need to know everyone, just the right people. TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (July 23). It’s your year to regain what was lost. You’ll be swept into an August adventure. September brings a chance to follow your heart and be paid for it. A free-fl owing exchange of ideas could be the start of a new way of life in January. You’ll provide signifi cant help in Febru-ary, and your efforts will be rewarded later in life. Aries and Taurus people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 40, 5, 24, 33 and 36.

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41 FNC Huckabee (N) Justice With Jeanine Geraldo at Large (N) Jour. FOX News

43 TNT Movie: ›› “Men in Black II” (2002) Movie: ›› “Men in Black II” (2002) Å Falling

44 LIFE “Memory Keeper” “Magic Beyond Words: J.K. Rowling Story” “Magic Beyond”

46 TLC Gypsy Wedding Gypsy Wedding Gypsy Wedding Gypsy Wedding

47 AMC Movie: ›››‡ “The Shawshank Redemption” (1994) Tim Robbins. Å “Shawshank R.”

48 HGTV Block Secrets Room Cr. Color Spl. Novogratz House Hunters Hunters

49 TRAV Ghost Adventures Ghost Adventures Ghost Adventures Ghost Adventures

50 A&E Parking Parking Parking Parking Parking Parking Parking Wars Å 52 BRAVO Movie: “Bee Movie” Movie: ››› “Elf” (2003) Will Ferrell. Premiere. Movie: ››› “Elf”

55 HALL “Front of the Class” Movie: “The Magic of Ordinary Days” (2005) Gold Girls Gold Girls

56 SYFY “The Hills Have Eyes” Movie: ›‡ “P2” (2007) Wes Bentley. Premiere. Movie: “The Hitcher”

57 ANIM Dogs 101 (N) Pit Boss XL (N) Pit Boss (N) (In Stereo) Pit Boss XL (In Stereo)

58 HIST Top Gear Å Top Gear Å Top Gear Å Top Gear Å 60 BET Movie: ›› “Preacher’s Kid” (2009) LeToya Luckett. Å “Don’t Trip ... He Ain’t Through”

61 COM Movie: › “Joe Dirt” Movie: ›› “Year One” (2009) Jack Black. Å Movie: ›› “Beerfest”

62 FX Movie: “Iron Man” Two Men Two Men Two Men Two Men Archer Archer

67 TVLND Divorced Divorced Divorced Divorced Divorced Divorced Raymond Raymond

68 TBS Movie: ››‡ “The Mummy Returns” (2001) Premiere. Å Movie: ››‡ “Sahara” (2005) Å 76 SPIKE Executive Movie: ›› “Behind Enemy Lines” (2001) Owen Wilson. “Behind Enemy”

78 OXY Movie: ››› “Ever After: A Cinderella Story” (1998) Å “Ever After: A Cinderella Story”

146 TCM Movie: ›››‡ “Cool Hand Luke” (1967) Paul Newman. Movie: ››› “Caged” (1950)

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Today is Saturday, July 23, the 204th day of 2011. There are 161 days left in the year.

Today’s Highlight in History:On July 23, 1886, a legend was born

as Steve Brodie claimed to have made a daredevil plunge from the Brooklyn Bridge into New York’s East River. (However, the exact circumstances of the jump are in dis-pute, with skeptics saying it never actually occurred.)

On this date:In 1829, William Austin Burt received a

patent for his “typographer,” a forerunner of the typewriter.

In 1885, Ulysses S. Grant, the 18th presi-dent of the United States, died in Mount McGregor, N.Y., at age 63.

In 1945, French Marshal Henri Petain, who had headed the Vichy government during World War II, went on trial, charged with treason.

In 1952, Egyptian military offi cers led by Gamal Abdel Nasser launched a successful coup against King Farouk I.

In 1967, a week of deadly race-related rioting that claimed 43 lives erupted in Detroit.

In 1977, a jury in Washington, D.C., con-victed 12 Hanafi (hah-NAH’-fee) Muslims of charges stemming from the hostage siege at three buildings the previous March.

In 1996, at the Atlanta Olympics, Kerri Strug made a heroic fi nal vault despite torn ligaments in her left ankle as the U.S. women gymnasts clinched their fi rst-ever Olympic team gold medal.

One year ago: The city manager, assis-tant manager and police chief of Bell, Calif., agreed to resign after outraged residents found out through a Los Angeles Times investigation that they were making a total of more than $1.6 million a year.

Today’s Birthdays: Actress Gloria DeHaven is 86. Concert pianist Leon Fleisher is 83. Actor Ronny Cox is 73. Radio personality Don Imus is 71. Rock singer David Essex is 64. Actor Larry Manetti is 64. Singer-songwriter John Hall is 63. Actress Belinda Montgomery is 61. Rock musician Blair Thornton (Bachman Turner Overdrive) is 61. Actor Woody Harrelson is 50. Rock musician Martin Gore (Depeche Mode) is 50. Actor Eriq Lasalle is 49. Rock musician Yuval Gabay is 48. Rock musician Slash is 46. Actor Philip Seymour Hoffman is 44. Rock musician Nick Menza is 43. Model-actress Stephanie Seymour is 43. Actress Charisma Carpenter is 41. Rhythm-and-blues singer Sam Watters is 41. Country singer Alison Krauss is 40. Rock musician Chad Gracey is 40. Actor-comedian Marlon Wayans is 39. Actress Kathryn Hahn is 38. Retired MLB All-Star Nomar Garciaparra is 38. Actress Stephanie March is 37. Actor Paul Wesley is 29. Actor Daniel Radcliffe is 22.

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singer 18 Figurine 19 Sea lavender 21 CSA general 22 Computer

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phenomenon 24 Golf scores 25 Simian 26 Protective layer 27 Hole puncher 28 Knock senseless 29 Query 30 Light beam 31 Bombard 32 Glaswegians 35 Chin. food additive 36 Musical intervals

37 Cornbread 38 __ Diego 39 Checkers and

pawns 40 Mine tram loads 41 Non-invasive

diagnostic 42 Make a getaway 46 WWW connection 47 Assist 48 Money of

Jerusalem 49 Floral neckwear 50 Pat 51 Former Russian

system 52 Current conductor 55 Kind of bean or

pony 56 Rescuer 57 “Peter, Peter,

pumpkin __...” 58 Relinquishes

authority 59 Sleep soundly?

DOWN 1 Radon and neon 2 Diminutive

3 Italian journalist Fallaci

4 Pokes holes in? 5 Disquietude 6 Vaulted projection

on a church 7 Take a load off 8 Mischievous

rascal 9 Downright 10 Dissolute men

in fashionable society

11 Lionel Richie hit, “You __”

12 Fertilizer compounds

13 Siege weapon 14 Periodic table

components 20 Wine-bottle

stopper 24 Carrotlike

vegetable 28 Like a

19th-century English philosopher

32 Too revealing

movie trailers 33 Piece of body

armor 34 Like some

bathing suits 35 Music school in

Vermont 36 Changes the

confi guration 38 Vilifi ed 39 Disorderly

condition 43 Quite like 44 Harass 45 “Djibouti” author

Leonard 47 Contemporary

screens 51 Sea swallow 53 Flatfoot 54 Morning droplets

Yesterday’s Answer

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Saturday, July 23

Philosophy at the Edge conference in Camden9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Camden Philosophical Society will hold its fi fth annual Philosophy at the Edge conference in Camden, “on one of the hottest new topics in the fi eld — Experimental Philosophy — and will be featuring some of the stars of the new movement, while also questioning whether this is the best way of tackling all the age-old issues that constitute philosophy. The regular meetings of the society are hosted by the Camden Public Library throughout the year, but the Experimental Philosophy Conference will be at St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Camden.” www.library-camden.org/

Psychic/Paranormal Faire10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A popular event returns to Fort Knox when the second Psychic/Paranormal Faire kicks off Saturday and Sunday, July 23 and 24. The Faire will feature renowned cryptozoologist Loren Coleman, TV personality and author of “Mysterious America”. Joining Coleman will be author of “Ghosts of Acadia”, Marcus LiBrizzi, East Coast Ghost Trackers paranormal investigation group, UFOologists, and psychic, Sky Taylor. Visitors to the Faire will also be able to consult various psychics that will be on site for the event. The Friends work in partnership with the Maine Department of Conservation’s Bureau of Parks and Lands for the benefi t of Fort Knox. fortknox.maineguide.com.

What About Whales? presentation by Children’sMuseum & Theatre on Peaks Island11 a.m. to 3 p.m. What About Whales? presented by the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine at Brackett Memo-rial United Methodist Church, 9 Church St., Peaks Island. “Istar, the life-size infl atable whale model that lives in the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine, wows thousands of visitors each year when they climb inside her and discover just how massive humpbacks are. On July 23, Istar will visit Peaks Island to wow islanders and travelers alike. Guided trips inside the whale will take place on the hour from 1-3 p.m.” Istar’s voyage is part of Science at Sea, a program created by the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine and funded by the Peaks Island Fund of the Maine Com-munity Foundation. The program was created to increase islanders’ access to science programming and educate Casco Bay residents about their ocean-dwelling neigh-bors. This event is the concluding celebration of a series of educational science programs in Peaks Island schools and preschools. The Brackett Memorial United Method-ist Church is located at 9 Church Street, a half-mile walk from the ferry.

Breakwater Creative Arts camp fi lm screening12:30 p.m. “Tova Kemmerer is not your typical eight-year-old summer camper. Sure, she can weave a friendship bracelet and play a mean game of Duck Duck Goose, but at Breakwater Creative Arts (BCA) summer camp, Tova also gets to make movies. In fact, three fi lms that she and her Cinematic Storytelling class made last summer at BCA have been selected for viewing at the 34th Maine Student Film and Video Festival, held in conjunction with the Maine International Film Festival, in Waterville,” the arts program announced. The three narrative works — “Rhonda’s Pillow Adventure,” “The Pencil Dilemma” and “Mystery Shack” — will be screened on July 23 at 12:30 p.m. at the Railroad Cinema in Waterville. The fi lms were conceived, developed, acted, fi lmed and directed entirely by students in grades K-6. Located in Portland, Breakwater is an independent day school and after-school enrichment center for students, pre-K through grade 8.

Little Red Riding Hood reimagined1 p.m. This summer, Little Red Riding Hood and her grand-mother fi nd themselves facing not just one wolf, but two! The Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine kicks off its 2011-2012 theatre season with Little Red Riding Hood (or Grandmother Slyboots), a twist on the well-worn tale of a fl ighty girl and conniving wolf. In this story, Little Red’s nem-esis, the wolf, is an arrogant young prankster. A sage older wolf advises him to give up his foolish impersonations of humans and just be the best wolf he can be. The Children’s Museum & Theatre’s Dress Up Theatre has been home to more than a dozen productions since 2008, but the staging for Little Red Riding Hood will offer audiences a uniquely immersive experience: the show will take place in the center of the room, with rows of seating (some elevated) along two opposite walls. The show runs for two weekends, July 21-31: Thursdays and Fridays at 4 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Tickets are $9 each ($8 for members) and can be reserved at the front desk (142 Free St.), at kitetails.org or by calling 828-1234, ext. 231. Advance reservations are encouraged.

Fenix Theatre Company6:30 p.m. By the bridge in Deering Oaks. “Fenix Theatre Com-pany exists to provide the southern Maine community access to free classical theater in the beauty of Deering Oaks. We

thrive on the unique collaboration between audience and per-former found in outdoor theater.” Next up: “Waiting for Godot.” “‘Waiting for Godot’ is an absurdly hilarious and starkly beauti-ful study on how we exist in the world. It is Samuel Beckett’s dramatic masterpiece. As always bring your own seat and some food, drink, etc.” www.fenixtheatre.com

A Tribute to the Music of Kermit Goell8 p.m. Maine Singers Atelier (MSA), directed by Julie Goell, will present “My Love Serenade: A Tribute to the Music of Kermit Goell,” at the 5th Maine Regiment Center (http://www.fi fthmainemuseum.org/). Between 1940 and 1980, Kermit Goell wrote the lyrics to over 200 songs, including the hit, “Near You.” His songs have been recorded by a wide range of artists from Johnny Cash, Andy Williams and Frank Sinatra to the Andrews Sisters, Sarah Vaughan and Barbara Streisand. Some have appeared in the soundtracks of movies, including “Mask” and “Practical Magic,” and on TV shows, including “Six Feet Under” and “The Sopranos.” Kermit Goell also happens to be the father of MSA director Julie Goell. Tickets to the event are available at the door for $10. Maine Singers Atelier (www.juliegoell.com/singing.php) is a lab-style workshop held in Portland, for singers in any genre of music to hone skills in performance, pre-sentation and expressive power, in an atmosphere of sup-port and collegiality. The workshop is directed by performer, singer and director Julie Goell (http://www.juliegoell.com/).

Sunday July 24

Old Port Half Marathon & 5K Road Race8 a.m. to 2 p.m. In its fi rst year, this event is organized by GiddyUp Productions. The expected number of runners overall this year is 700, according to a city agenda item. Proceeds from the races benefi t Habitat for Humanity and Independent Transportation Network. The race will start on the Eastern Prom and fi nish at the Maine State Pier. The half marathon starts fi rst at 8 a.m. The 5K race starts at 8:15 a.m. www.oldporthalfmarathon.com

Sunday Shindig on the Bay.1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Diamond’s Edge Restaurant, Great Diamond Island. A large group of land conservation prac-titioners, supporters and families will gather at Diamond’s Edge Restaurant to celebrate 25 years of land conservation in the Casco Bay region at the Sunday Shindig on the Bay. The event, which is a fundraiser and to which all are invited, is family friendly and as such will feature games, activities and a juggler for the young kids. Additionally for the kids of all ages, there will be lawn games like badminton and cro-quet, and a great band called Local Circus. Tours of the Fort will also be offered during the event. Food, beer, wine, soft drinks and juice will be served and there will be a raffl e draw-ing featuring one-of-a-kind gifts with great value. The tickets are $40 with 12 and under Free, and can be purchased at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/181685. The hosts of the event are three local land trusts: Chebeague & Cumber-

land Land Trust, Falmouth Land Trust and Oceanside Con-servation Trust of Casco Bay. Each of these land trusts has worked diligently over the past 25 years or more to protect and steward many places in and around Casco Bay. Some of the protected properties of these land trusts include Basket Island, Daveis Cove on Peaks, Rines Forest in Cumberland, Blackstrap Hill Preserve in Falmouth, Higgins Farm on Che-beague Island, The Bluffs on Cliff Island, Wreck Cove on Long Island and many more. The board members of the three land trusts are coordinating inter-island transport enabling island-ers to travel from Long, Cliff, Chebeague, Peaks and Cushing Island directly. Names and numbers can be found by calling 699-2989 for more information. Portlanders can take the 1:15 ferry from Casco Bay Lines to arrive at Diamond’s Edge at 1:35. Charter sponsors are Bayside Print Services, Diamond’s Edge Restaurant, JWA Holdings, Casco Bay Island Develop-ment Association, and the David Banks Team of Remax by the Bay. Silver Level sponsors include Handy Boat, Dummond Woodsum, Warren Currier & Buchanan LLC, Wright-Ryan, Lionel Plante Associates and Horny Toad/Nau.

Monday, July 25

Learn from the Pros Summer Basketball Camp9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Learn from the Pros Summer Basketball Camp by the Maine Red Claws, July 25-29, Portland Expo. Boys and girls ages 7-12; all skill levels are welcome. Camp features: Camp to be held at Portland Expo, home of the Maine Red Claws; expert instruction from Red Claws staff; special guest lecturers; stations, drills, skills contests and live games; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily, 8:30 a.m. dropoff wel-come; camp t-shirt; ticket to a 2011-12 Red Claws game; pizza party; award ceremony; $185 for the weeklong camp. www.nba.com/dleague/maine/jrredclawscamp.html

MECA Master of Fine Arts lectures6:30 p.m. Each summer, the Master of Fine Arts program at Maine College of Art invites guest artists, curators and scholars to participate in the curriculum. All visiting artists deliver a free public lecture in Osher Hall at 6:30 p.m. July 25: Lee Boroson; Boroson’s airy sculptures give viewers the chance to experience the ineffable impossibilities of the world. Aug. 1: Hamish Fulton; Since the early 1970s, Fulton has been labeled as a sculptor, photographer, conceptual artist and artist. Fulton, however, characterises himself as a “walking artist.” Aug. 8: Lisi Raskin; Raskin handcrafts whimsical recreations of military command centers. This summer the MFA’s Moth Press is also releasing Mapping the Intelligence of Artistic Work; An Explorative Guide to Making, Thinking, and Writing by Anne West. West is an educator, writer and independent curator. She teaches in the Division of Graduate Studies at Rhode Island School of Design, where she supports students across disciplines in conceptualizing and writing their master’s thesis. www.meca.edu/mfa

Here’s something that dog lovers can lap up: The Planet Dog Foundation will team up with the Portland Police Department to support the K-9 Unit during Bark in the Park at Hadlock Field at 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 28. Dogs and their families are invited to enjoy an evening of baseball while raising funds to support the Canine Unit of the Portland Police Department. (DAVID CARKHUFF FILE PHOTO)

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Presentation on Complete Streets6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Portland’s Depart-ment of Public Services and Planning and Urban Development will host a public pre-sentation on Complete Streets facilitated by experts from the National Complete Streets Coalition. Complete Streets is a transpor-tation policy that calls for the construction, maintenance and operation of roads that are accessible to all users, including motor-ists, pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit riders. The event will include a presentation on the fundamentals of Complete Streets, as well as strategies utilized in other cities with an opportunity for the public to dis-cuss and provide feedback on the policy. For information about this month’s presen-tation, contact Bruce Hyman, Bicycle and Pedestrian Program Coordinator at the City of Portland Public Services Department (email bhyman@portlandmaine.gov or phone 874-8833). Portland Public Library, Rines Auditorium, 5 Monument Square.

Tuesday, July 26

Rapid River Races, 1940.noon. Screening: Rapid River Races, 1940. Zip Kellogg, Author and Paddler. Join the Maine Historical Society for a special screening and story. This 17 minute silent color fi lm provides a treasure trove of images, incidents (yes!), and windows into canoe and kayak racing equipment and techniques of another era. It documents the 1940 National Whitewater Canoe & Kayak Championships which were held on the Rapid River in western Maine. The fi lm had been thought lost since it was produced 70 years ago; Maine paddler Zip Kellogg had been on the lookout for it for thirty years, holding out little hope that it had survived. And only by utter chance and a twist of fate

did it turn up! Zip will share this wonderful story of historical serendipity. Maine Historical Society, 489 Congress St.

Free events in the parks of Portlandnoon to 1 p.m. With a full schedule of diverse free events, there is something for everyone to enjoy each week in down-town Portland. Post Offi ce Park, Congress Square and Lobsterman’s Park provide perfect venues for live music, talented local performers and activities for kids. Whether during a lunch break or with the kids, downtown Portland’s free events are not to be missed. Weekday Performance Series — Tuesdays, noon to 1 p.m. Enjoy your lunch outside and be entertained by Portland’s best talented performers! Post Offi ce Park: July 26, Fire dancing with Melle. Come and see a variety of fi re dance and fi re arts. Poi, fans, hoop and fi re breath-ing as well as regular hoop routines. Take part in a few hands on activities with us! Congress Square: Aug. 2, Music from the Andes with Inca Sun. The richness of Peru-vian folk lore comes alive with Inca Son. Haunting melodies that will transport the listener clear to the Andes Mountains. Aug. 9, Samuel James acoustic blues. A roots troubadour of the highest order, James will sing you a song with raw, sweat-pouring soul, all the while playing the guitar with such commanding virtuosity you’ll swear he’s reinventing it. Then he’ll tell you a story enrapturing you to the point where you’ll almost forget he’s a musician. Aug. 16, West African rhythms with Annegret Baier. Annegret Baier will present West African rhythms and songs on authentic drums and percussion instruments! Brought to you by WPXT, WPME, WHOM, mainetoday.com, raisingmaine.com. For more information and a full schedule of free summer events visit portlandmaine.com or call772.6828.

DEPA ‘Business After Hours’5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The DownEast Pride Alliance “Business After Hours” Networking

Event at Harbour’s Edge Room, 6 Custom House Wharf, Portland. Cash bar, lite food & media table provided. Bring business cards to share. Free. See you there for “cocktails and conversation!” The DownEast Pride Alliance (DEPA) is a GLBTQ business net-working group in Southern Maine meeting monthly at local establishments for “Busi-ness After Hours” events that provide a safe forum for, and help strengthen, the local gay & gay-friendly business commu-nity. Bring business cards to share on our Media Table. No fees or RSVP to attend. www.depabusiness.com

Friends of Evergreen Docent Training5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Introductory Meet-ing for docent training. “Become a Docent for Evergreen Cemetery! If you would enjoy learning more about Evergreen Cemetery and working with the Friends of Evergreen in developing this new program please join us! An evening discussion and introduc-tion to our new Docent Training program will include a slide show and walking tour of Evergreen Cemetery led by Janet Morelli. Light refreshments will be provided.” This event will take place at Wilde Memorial Chapel in Evergreen Cemetery, 672 Stevens Ave., Portland. Parking is available on Stevens Avenue. www.friendsofevergreen.org

Wednesday, July 27

Kid’s Activity Day with Owls10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Kid’s Activity Day — Wednesdays in Lobsterman’s Park, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Presented by the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine. Bring the kids to Lobsterman’s Park to enjoy a different activity each week and learn interesting facts! July 27, Understand-ing Owls. Learn about an owl’s silent fl ight and other hunting techniques by exploring artifacts and making a craft. Brought to you by WPXT, WPME, WHOM, mainetoday.com, raisingmaine.com

Biking Through Bhutan6:30 p.m. Biking Through Bhutan will be the topic of the Falmouth Memorial Library’s next travelogue to be held in the meeting room of the Library. This will be a slide pre-sentation of a mountain biking adventure through the ultimate mountains: the Hima-layas, presented by Cliff Krolick of Back Country Excursions. The Library is located at 5 Lunt Road in Falmouth just off Route 1 behind Staples and the Shops at Falmouth Village. Free and open to the public. 781-2351.

140 Years of Skiing in Maine7:30 p.m. Fireside chat with Scott Andrews, curator, Ski Museum of Maine. Down-Mountain & Cross Country: 140 Years of Skiing in Maine, lecture at the Fifth Maine Regiment Museum, 45 Seashore Ave., Peaks Island. $5. “Did you know that Maine’s skiing history dates back to 1870? Mainers have led the way in developing this sport, having built the world’s tallest ski jump and the fi rst chairlift in the East. Maine was the leading producer of skis in the mid-twentieth century. And a Mainer wrote America’s fi rst book about skiing.” The Fifth Maine Regiment Museum is a nonprofi t museum and cultural center housed in the 1888 Fifth Maine Regiment Memorial Hall. Its mission is the preservation of Civil War and local history. For more information, call 766-3330 or email fi fthmaine@juno.com.

Thursday, July 28

Jeannie Brett at library book reading10:30 a.m. Jeannie Brett, illustrator of the newly released children’s book “My Cat, Coon Cat,” will read from and sign copies of the book at the Portland Public Library. Children will also have the opportunity to create their own cat masks with the artist. The library is located at 5 Monument Square. “The charming children’s book, written by Sandy Ferguson Fuller, published by

Islandport Press, uses verse to tell the story of a young girl who moves into a new house and slowly wins the affection of a classic Maine coon cat. Through the course of a day, the girl and the cat share experiences which bring them closer. As the shy cat meets the girl’s kitten, chases dragonfl ies and explores the neighborhood, he realizes he has a safe new home. The gentle rhymes and appealing watercolors will delight early readers as they learn how to make a new friend with patience, humor and kindness.” For more information, contact the library at 871-1700. For more information about the book, please contact Islandport Press at books@islandportpress.com or 207-846-3344, or visit www.islandportpress.com. Islandport Press, an award-winning Maine-based publishing company, is dedicated to producing quality books about Maine and Northern New England.

Alive at Five free outdoor concert5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The much anticipated Alive at Five free outdoor concerts kick is taking place each Thursday in Monu-ment Square. “What better way to spend a summer night than to kick back, listen to free music in the summer sun and enjoy a cold drink in the beer garden, presented by Sebago Brewing Company.” July 28 — Marion Grace (Singer-Songwriters) and Gypsy Tailwind (Americana /Roots); Aug. 4 — The Modest Proposal (MAMM SLAM High School Band Winners) and The Kenya Hall Band (Rhythm and Blues). For more information and a full schedule of free summer events, visit portlandmaine.com or call 772.6828.

Bark in the Park to raise funds for Portland Police Department’s K-9 Unit6:15 p.m. Dogs and their families are invited to enjoy an evening of baseball while rais-ing valuable funds to support the Canine Unit of the Portland Police Department. Bark in the Park ticket holders sit in the third base bleacher section with all access to the “birthday section” behind the bleach-ers. There will be dogs up for adoption, a grassy relief area, wading pool, canine watering station, dog treats and games for pups and their families. Dog valets will also be on hand to care for pets so people can visit the concessions. At 6:15 p.m. is pre-game parade for pups and people led by Slugger, the Seadog’s mascot, and the Portland Police K-9 Units around Hadlock Field; game starts at 7 p.m. Hadlock Field. Tickets cost $7 (children under 2 free). They can be purchased at the Planet Dog Company Store at 211 Marginal Way, Port-land (346-8606) or by calling Planet Dog at 800-381-1516.

Free Lakescaping Demonstration 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Lakescaping for Clean Water: Buffers, Rain Barrels, Rain Gardens ... How to capture and control Maine’s rain to protect Maine’s clean lakes. Did you know that soil is the No. 1 pollutant in Maine’s lakes? Want tolearn how to do your part to keep soil and other substances out of our water and on the ground where they belong? Join us as Master Gardener-trained Kirsten Ness describes Lakescaping: easy, inexpensive, and attrac-tive methods each of us can use to help pro-tect clean water in Maine. We’ll show you around the Ecology Center demonstrations of lake-friendly plantings and installations and offer advice for your own property. (Free, limit 20). Sebago Lake Ecology Center, Inter-section of Routes 237 and 35 in Standish. Reserve a seat: 774-5961, ext 3324 or email sebagolake@pwd.org.

Concert at Fort Allen Park: Sean Mencher7 p.m. “We’re putting the band back in the bandstand at Fort Allen Park!” In July and August, Friends of the Eastern Promenade scheduled seven Thursday evening concerts. Sean Mencher and his Rhythm Kings (Rockabilly).

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‘The Daughter of the Regiment’7:30 p.m. PORTopera’s 2011 mainstage production, “The Daughter of the Regiment,” stars Bangor native and Uni-versity of Southern Maine graduate Ashley Emerson in the lead role, supported by a cast of seasoned performers and another up-and-coming young artist. PORTopera presents the opera comique “The Daughter of the Regiment” (La Fille du Régiment) in two performances on Thursday, July 28 and Saturday, July 30 at Portland’s Merrill Auditorium. Both performances begin at 7:30 p.m.

The Debutante Hour8 p.m. Mayo Street Arts features Brooklyn sweethearts The Debutante Hour, ukelele duo Dos Eckies, juggler Matiss Duhon, and Vintage 35mm Shorts from the underground collection of Blinky McGee. See New York’s cabaret acous-tic act The Debutante Hour, “a cross between the Roches, Tiger Lillies, and your deep, dirty subconscious.” The trio consists of multi-instrumentalists Susan Hwang, Mia Pixley, and Maria Sonevytsky. Their music has been described as “antifolk songs with the occasional waltz, warming up the audience to clap along and cheer” and “songs about lost love, weird love and the devil.” http://mayostreetarts.org/calendar

Friday, July 29

Weeks Act celebration at White Mountain NF9:30 a.m. The White Mountain National Forest along with several partner organizations is hosting a family-friendly festival at the base of the Mt. Washington Auto Road in New Hampshire’s Pinkham Notch. “The Weeks Act, passed in 1911, is marking its 100th Anniversary. ... This free, public event is part of a coordinated New Hampshire effort cele-brating the Weeks Act Centennial. The Weeks Act made the creation of the National Forests east of the Mississippi River possible. This landmark piece of conservation legislation helped to create 41 National Forests in the Eastern United States, including the White Mountain National Forest. Addi-tional information about the Weeks Act Centennial Festival and a list of other events are available at www.weekslegacy.org or www.fs.fed.us/r9/forests/white_mountain.

Eighth Maine Annual Art Show and Sale4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Annual art show at the Eighth Maine Museum on Peaks Island. “See the artwork, meet the artists and take home some treasures. ... The Eighth Maine Regi-ment Memorial Association, Inc. perpetuates the memory and preserves the history of the Eighth Maine Volunteer Regiment including the real and personal property of the Association.” http://eighthmaine.com/aboutus.aspx

Law Enforcement Explorer Academy deadline4 p.m. The Portland Police Department is receiving applica-tions for its third annual Law Enforcement Explorer Acad-emy until 4 p.m. Friday, July 29. The Academy will begin Monday, Aug. 8 at 8 a.m. and will conclude with a gradua-tion ceremony, where cadets will earn their Portland Police Explorer Badge Friday, Aug. 12 at 4 p.m., at the Portland Police Station. For more information about the program or to apply to be an explorer, contact Senior Lead Offi cer Tim Farris at timf@portlandmaine.gov, 756-9405, or Senior Lead Offi cer Ray Ruby at raymondr@portlandmaine.gov, 233-1151.

Saturday, July 30

Sgt. Johnsey/Sgt. Betters Memorial Benefi t Ride11 a.m. The third annual Sgt. Johnsey/Sgt. Betters Memo-rial Benefi t Motorcycle Ride is scheduled. Registration and start location will be Parker’s Restaurant, 1349 Washington Ave. Ride will start at 11 a.m. and will end at Bray’s Brew Pub in Naples around 12:30 p.m. Route will be different from last year. Registration fee is $20 / $5 for passenger. We’ll have several raffl e prizes again this year. All proceeds go to the four children of Sgt. Richard “Rick” Betters and Sgt. Rob Johnsey from the Portland Police Department. www.maineassociationofpolice.com/in_memoriam.htm

Greater Portland Festival of Nations2 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The ninth annual Greater Portland Fes-tival of Nations returns to Deering Oaks Park “as Maine’s largest and most authentic multi-cultural festival.” The event is free and open to the public. “The ninth annual Greater Portland Festival of Nations aims to celebrate and embrace the cultural diversity of our community by encour-aging understanding, appreciation and respect of the cul-tures of the State of Maine diverse community through a fun-fi lled day of music, dance, food, children’s activities and marketplace. Some of these ethnic and diverse ven-dors from different nations participating in 2010 included African America, Armenia, Bosnia, Cambodia, Caribbean, Congo, French, Finnish, Greek, Hispanic Nations, Irish, East India, Italy, Native America, Nigeria, Polish, Romania, Somalia, Sudan, Thai, Uganda and Vietnam. The festival offers guests great opportunity and a unique start on holi-day shopping.”

Backyard BBQ by Deux Cochons, show at Mayo St.6:30 p.m. Barbecue before a show. “Mayo Street Arts has a great backyard and we’re excited to spend some time before the show fi lling up on BBQ back there. Vegetarian options will be available.” Then, HillyTown Presents: if and it/Beat Radio (NYC)/The Farthest Forests; backyard BBQ by Deux Cochons. “Why: Because it’s summer and we must barbecue and hear live bands.” BBQ by Deux Cochon 6:30-8 p.m. in the backyard. Bands at 8, 9 and 10 p.m. Admission: $4/$8 in advance. www.brownpapertickets.com/event/187823 or $5/$10 the day of. Mayo Street Arts, 10 Mayo St., Portland.

‘The Daughter of the Regiment’7:30 p.m. PORTopera’s 2011 mainstage production, “The Daughter of the Regiment,” stars Bangor native and Uni-versity of Southern Maine graduate Ashley Emerson in the lead role, supported by a cast of seasoned performers and another up-and-coming young artist. PORTopera presents the opera comique “The Daughter of the Regiment” (La Fille du Régiment) in two performances on Thursday, July 28 and Saturday, July 30 at Portland’s Merrill Auditorium. Both performances begin at 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, July 31

Pancake breakfast at the Fifth Maine8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Pancake breakfast at the Fifth Maine Regiment Museum, $7 Adult $4 Child under 10. Enjoy a delicious breakfast by the sea in seaside dining room. Menu: two kinds of pancakes, eggs, ham, baked beans, watermelon, juice, coffee and tea. FMI: 766-3330 or fi fth-maine@juno.com.

Tri for a Cure9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The fourth annual Tri for a Cure will be taking place on, on and around the campus of Southern Maine Community College. The All- Women’s Triath-lon draws nearly 1,000 participants and thousands of spectators. The Tri for a Cure is an event sponsored by Maine Cancer Foundation that raises funds for cancer research, education and patient support programs. All of the funds raised remain in Maine. For more informa-tion about this event or ways to avoid the traffic delays, call Maine Cancer Foundation at 773-2533 or visit the website for specific maps and details. www.mainetri-foracure.org

Mackworth Island Show & Shine10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The eighth annual Mackworth Island Show & Shine will be held (rain or shine) at the Governor Baxter School for the Deaf on Mackworth Island in Falmouth. The proceeds of this car show, which is open to and fea-tures all types of show cars, will benefi t The Foundation for Maine’s Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children. Beautiful Mackworth Island, just off the coast of Falmouth, once again beckons for one of the Southern Maine’s premier summer family fun events. “With easy access via the Andrews Avenue causeway (off of Route 1), come spend an enjoyable day strolling the rolling greens, relaxing under the shade trees and taking in ocean views while

experiencing the exciting sights and sounds of some of Maine’s top show cars. Featured will be show cars of all makes, models and types and awards will be given in many categories, including Best in Show and People’s Choice. DJ Stan Manning of 107.5 Frank FM will be on hand to spin the music and the Falmouth Rotary Club will spon-sor the food and beverage booth. For the last several years, the Down East Porsche Club of America has spon-sored the Show & Shine event. The proceeds from these events have been used to provide thousands of dollars in scholarships to deaf and hard of hearing children all over the state of Maine. “We are pleased and proud to be part of such an important effort on behalf of a worthy cause,” said Jerry Giordano, President of the Down East Region PCA. “It is important to us to be a leader and made a contribution in the community.” Car registration begins at 8:30 am and the $10 donation admits one show car and up to two people. The spectator gates open at 10 am, with car judging at 11 a.m. and awards at 1 p.m. General admission is a $5 donation for adults and $3 for kids age six to 15. Kids under six get in free.” For more information, contact Jerry Giordano at 207 781 4904 or ggiordan@maine.rr.com.

Rooftop Film: ‘PeeWee’s Big Adventure’9 p.m. MENSK is pleased to announce a rooftop screen-ing of “PeeWee’s Big Adventure.” Free Street Parking Garage, Portland. Movie starts at sunset, 9 p.m. The public is invited to the top level of the Free Street park-ing garage in Portland to screen segments from local No Umbrella Media and Sap Pail productions fi lm “Now We’re Cooking” followed by Pee Wee’s Big Adven-ture (1985 American adventure comedy fi lm directed by Tim Burton starring Paul Reubens). The fi lms begin around sunset, (or by 9pm) Bring your own lawn chair, blankets and snacks. Enter at 45 Spring Street. A free event, hosted by MENSK. Parking is available. For more information, visit www.noumbrella.com and www.mensk-maine.org. Free. Contact: info@menskmaine.org

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The Delta Generators8 p.m. As their name implies, The Delta Generators combine the urgency and soul-fulness of delta blues with the power and energy of early rock ‘n’ roll. While, in the broader sense, they could be classifi ed as a blues band, there is room on that big blue canvas for brush strokes of Memphis soul, Louisiana funk, and classic rock ‘n’ roll. One Longfellow Square. www.onelongfel-lowsquare.com

Thursday, July 28

Wiz Khalifa at the Maine State Pier7 p.m. “Being out in front of people and just being ‘The Man’” might sound like a vague and ridiculous dream to have, but for Cam-eron Thomaz it might be the most appropri-ate thought to cross any mind. Better known as Wiz Khalifa, the son of two military par-ents has always had his eye on being a new standard by which cool is measured. Rap-ping since the third grade and starting to record music at 14 was pr...obably a step in the right direction. The next best move? Inking a deal to Rostrum Records after a meeting with Benjy Grinberg. ... He and his Rostrum team hit the ground running in 2009 and released three highly acclaimed mixtapes: “Flight School,” “How Fly,” a collaborative mixtape with New Orleans rapper Curren$y, and “Burn After Rolling.” The album “Deal Or No Deal” followed in the Fall and debuted at the top of the iTunes “Hip-Hop” chart, and has remained in the top 50 to

date.” Special Guests Big Sean & Chevy Woods. Commer-cial St./Franklin Arterial. $32 advance and day of show.

PORTopera at Merrill7:30 p.m. PORTopera, Maine’s only opera company per-forming fully staged operas with nationally and internation-ally acclaimed artists, will present the opera comique, “The Daughter of the Regiment” (La Fille du R~giment) in two performances on Thursday, July 28 and Saturday, July 30

at Portland’s Merrill Auditorium. Both perfor-mances will be at 7:30 p.m. Bangor native Ashley Emerson will fi ll the title role. www.portopera.org

Elvis Costello & the Imposters; The Revolver Tour7:30 p.m. Elvis Costello & the Imposters is SOLD OUT. State Theatre. Elvis Costello and the Imposters announced that they will be bringing the Spectacular Spinning Songbook to most of their dates during June and July, including their July 28 date at the State Theatre. www.statetheatre-portland.com

Shemekia Copeland at The Landing8 p.m. Shemekia Copeland at The Landing at Pine Point, Scarborough. “Her powerhouse single ‘Never Coming Back to Memphis’ may apply to Tenn. but not to Pine Point as we are again hosting this absolute phenom, Shemekia Copeland and her smokin’ band right here at The Landing.” http://shemekia-copeland.com

The Wailin’ Jennys in Brownfi eld8 p.m. Stone Mountain Arts Center in Brownfi eld presents The Wailin’ Jennys in concert in support of their highly antici-

pated new studio album “Bright Morning Stars.” Tickets: $55. 935-7292 http://www.stonemountainartscenter.com/ArtsCenter/Wailin-Jennys.html.

Grupo Mofongo8 p.m. A Latin Dance Party featuring traditional Afro-Cuban music from Andres Espinoza (percussion), Rafael Freyre (tres, vocals), Gary Wittner (guitar, vocals), and Nate Therrien. One Longfellow Square. www.onelongfellowsquare.com

Friday, July 29

Occidental Gypsy8 p.m. Occidental Gypsy has pioneered the sound of American gypsy pop. The sound of this ensemble is refl ected in their very diverse backgrounds. Scottie (Pop Boy), Jeff (Old Man Rocker), Brett (Djangodinger) and Juls (Jazzolin) are all immersed in this fresh and exhilarating new approach to the clas-sic Gypsy repertoire which serves as the foundation for the band’s originals. One Longfellow Square. www.onelongfellowsquare.com

Beirut at the State8 p.m. Beirut with Lady Lamb The Beekeeper. State Theatre. While it may sound like an entire Balkan orchestra play-ing modern songs as mournful ballads and upbeat marches, Beirut is largely the work of one New Mexico native, Zach Condon. Lady Lamb the Bee-keeper is the musical moniker of Aly Spaltro. Now based in Maine, Lady Lamb the Bee-keeper writes sprawling, lyric and melody-based songs.

Saturday, July 30

Emmylou Harris 8 p.m. The Civil Wars. State Theatre. “Born in Alabama, raised in Virginia, a longtime resident of California and then of Nashville, Ms. Harris has transformed her music repeat-edly. During the 1970s and ‘80s, through a string of gold albums, she sang honky-tonk, rockabilly, bluegrass and coun-try-folk as a sly traditionalist; she could illuminate country standards, yet also make a pop song from the Beatles or Donna Summer seem to sprout Southern roots. ” $61/$51/$41 reserved seating.

With a career that has sold more than 15 million albums worldwide, Emmylou Harris has been rightfully hailed as a major fi gure in several of America’s most important musical movements of the past three decades. Harris will play the State Theatre on Saturday, July 30. (Photo by Fabio Lovino)