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Laura Marano: Disney Pixar's "Monsters University" Hollywood Premiere

June 18, 2013, 6:21 am
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Hollywood, California - Seventeen year old Laura Marano looked gorgeous in a blue dress with silver high
heels as she attended the premiere of Disney Pixar's "Monsters University" at the El Capitan Theatre on June 17, 2013 in Hollywood, California.

Laura Marano born November 29th, 1995 is an American teen actress and singer. She has appeared in Without a Trace and Back to You, in both instances playing the daughter of the main characters. She currently stars in the Disney Channel series Austin & Ally as Ally Dawson. Her older sister Vanessa Marano is also an actress.
 Photos Credit: Getty Images
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Caroline Sunshine: Disney Pixar's "Monsters University" Hollywood Premiere

June 18, 2013, 8:03 am
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Hollywood, California - Seventeen year old Caroline Sunshine looked adorable as she attended the
premiere of Disney Pixar's "Monsters University" at the El Capitan Theatre on June 17, 2013 in Hollywood, California.

Caroline Sunshine born September 5th, 1995 is an American actress, dancer and singer. She is best known for her role as Barbara Winslow in the Fox family film, Marmaduke, and for her co-starring role as flashy European exchange student Tinka Hessenheffer on the Disney Channel comedy series Shake It Up.
Photos Credit: Getty Images
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White House Schedule - June 18, 2013

June 18, 2013, 8:24 am
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President Barack Obama and British Prime Minister David Cameron visit with school children at Enniskillen Primary School, Enniskillen, Northern Ireland, June 17, 2013. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
In the morning, the President will attend the second plenary session at the G8 Summit Site, Lough Erne.

Later in the morning, the President will accompany G8 leaders for a family photo.

Later, the President will attend the third plenary session at the G8 Summit Site, Lough Erne.

The President will then take part in a walk and talk with Prime Minister David Cameron of the United Kingdom and Taoiseach Enda Kenny of Ireland before attending a closed-press working lunch at the G8 Summit Site, Lough Erne.

Following the working lunch, the President will attend a meeting with Prime Minister David Cameron of the United Kingdom, Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany, President François Hollande of France, Prime Minister Enrico Letta of Italy and Prime Minister Ali Zeidan of Libya.

Later, the President will attend a concluding plenary session.

Afterwards, the President will hold a bilateral meeting with President Hollande of France.

In the evening, the President will depart Belfast, Northern Ireland en route Berlin, Germany.

The President will remain overnight in Berlin, Germany.

In the morning, the Vice President will meet with senior advisors.

In the afternoon, the Vice President will host a lunch meeting with Secretary of State John Kerry at the White House.

At 1:15 PM, the Vice President will deliver remarks at the White House on the Administration’s continued implementation of President Obama’s plan to protect our children and communities by reducing gun violence.
3:30 AM
The President attends the second plenary session
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8:30 AM
G8 Summit Site, Lough Erne, Northern Ireland
5:00 AM
The President accompanies G8 leaders for a family photo
Local Event Time: 
10:00 AM
G8 Summit Site, Lough Erne, Northern Ireland
5:30 AM
The President attends the third plenary session
Local Event Time: 
10:30 AM
G8 Summit Site, Lough Erne, Northern Ireland
Closed Press
7:00 AM
The President participates in a walk and talk with Prime Minister David Cameron of the United Kingdom and Taoiseach Enda Kenny of Ireland
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12:00 PM
G8 Summit Site, Lough Erne, Northern Ireland
7:15 AM
The President attends a working lunch
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12:15 PM
G8 Summit Site, Lough Erne, Northern Ireland
9:00 AM
The President attends a meeting with Prime Minister David Cameron of the United Kingdom, Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany, President François Hollande of France, Prime Minister Enrico Letta of Italy and Prime Minister Ali Zeidan of Libya
Local Event Time: 
2:00 PM
G8 Summit Site, Lough Erne, Northern Ireland
9:30 AM
The President attends the concluding plenary session
Local Event Time: 
2:30 PM
G8 Summit Site, Lough Erne, Northern Ireland
10:40 AM
The President holds a bilateral meeting with President Hollande of France
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3:40 PM
G8 Summit Site, Lough Erne, Northern Ireland
12:30 PM
The President departs Northern Ireland
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5:30 PM
Aldergrove International Airport, Belfast, Northern Ireland
1:15 PM
The Vice President delivers remarks on reducing gun violence
South Court Auditorium
2:25 PM
The President arrives Berlin, Germany
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8:25 PM
Berlin, Germany, Tegel Airport


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Governor LePage welcomes regional effort to import more hydropower from Quebec

June 18, 2013, 9:10 am
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Augusta, Maine - Governor Paul R. LePage today applauded a regional effort that seeks to bring
competitive hydroelectric power to Maine and New England.

 Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maine, Rhode Island and Vermont have launched an initiative to secure cleaner, cheaper power options by importing large amounts of hydro into New England. The New England States Committee on Electricity (NESCOE) will evaluate the expansion of large hydro and create a strategic plan to be presented to New England Governors later this year.

Governor LePage has proposed removing the 100-megawatt limit on renewable sources of energy, which would allow Maine to import significantly more hydro from Quebec.

“Lowering the cost of energy is vital to making our business climate more competitive,” said Governor LePage. “I continue to push for energy policies that will allow Maine to import clean, renewable and affordable hydro power, which will provide our businesses with electricity at lower rates. The plan by NESCOE will allow us to partner with the entire region and get for the most affordable prices for the Maine ratepayer.”

The benefits of clean hydropower include reducing and stabilizing electricity prices; enhancing fuel diversity; increasing electric grid reliability; reducing environmental impact from the energy sector; and encouraging energy resources from within the region.

“It makes sense to work with our regional partners to bring more of this clean energy resource to New England,” said Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick.

“Vermont has long worked to have a diverse mix of green, clean sources of electricity that can address climate change in a way that is affordable for ratepayers, and hydropower is an important part of furthering those goals,” said Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin.

“Governor LePage envisioned a regional partnership to bring competitive hydroelectric power to Maine and New England since he took office, and this is a critical step in moving forward with this objective,” said Patrick Woodcock, Director of the Maine Governor’s Energy Office. “Maine welcomes this leadership from the State of Massachusetts, as well as our regional partners, and looks forward to collaborating to bring additional hydroelectricity to New England and ultimately developing a true regional renewable energy market.”
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Take Appropriate Precautions When Visiting Beaches, Lakes and Pools This Summer

June 18, 2013, 9:47 am
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Maine - Summer is just around the corner and Maine's lakes, rivers, beaches, and pools will soon be in full use. This is a perfect time of year to remind residents and visitors about healthy and safe swimming practices.

"Maine's beaches, lakes and rivers will be full of swimmers, boaters, fisherman and adventure-seekers this summer,'' said Governor Paul R. LePage. "I urge people to take the necessary steps to assure they are safe while enjoying some of Maine's best natural resources. Swimmers, boaters and pool owners must do all they can to reduce the risk of accidents that may have tragic consequences."

Recreational water illnesses (RWIs), drowning and sunburn are leading public health areas of concern during the summer months. Contamination of recreational water due to poor swimmer hygiene threatens health. Even when the levels of chlorine and other pool water treatments are well maintained, they don't kill all germs instantly and some can linger in the water for up to 10 days.

In addition to illness, safety is a key concern. Every day, about 10 people die in the United States from unintentional drowning and of those, two are age 14 or younger. Nationally, drowning is the sixth leading cause of unintentional injury death for people of all ages and the second leading cause of death for children
ages 1 to 14 years.

"We all share the water we swim in and we each need to do our part to keep ourselves, our families, and our friends healthy and safe," said Dr. Sheila Pinette, Director of the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention, which recommends the following preventative measures:

Don't let the water get contaminated
- Don't swim when you have diarrhea
- Shower with soap before you start swimming

Take a rinse shower before you get back into the water
- Take children on bathroom breaks every 60 minutes or check diapers every 30-60 minutes
- Change diapers in the bathroom or diaper-changing area
- Wash your hands after using the toilet or changing diapers

Don't swallow the water you swim in

Check chlorine and pH levels before getting into pools
- Proper chlorine levels maximize germ-killing power
- Free pool test strips are available through the Maine CDC website at http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/mecdc/infectious-disease/epi/order-form-wn.shtml or http://www.healthypools.org/freeteststrips/ Reduce the risks of drowning
- Learn to swim and closely watch swimmers in or around water
- Look for lifeguards and heed warning flags
- Know the terrain; Avoid rip currents
- Use U.S. Coast Guard approved life jackets
- Avoid alcohol when swimming or on the water.
- Make sure that proper fencing is around all pools and that locks are placed at entry points.

Protect yourself from UV Radiation
- Use sunscreen with sun protective factor (SPF) 15 or higher, and both UVA and UVB protection
- Seek shade, especially during midday hours
- Wear clothing, hats, and sunglasses


Additional educational materials about healthy and safe swimming can be found at: http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/mecdc/infectious-disease/epi/healthyswimming/index.shtml or http://www.cdc.gov/healthywater/swimming/.
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Dove Cameron: Disney Pixar's "Monsters University" Hollywood Premiere

June 18, 2013, 10:03 am
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Hollywood, California - Seventeen year old Dove Cameron looked gorgeous in a white dress as she
attended the premiere of Disney Pixar's "Monsters University" at the El Capitan Theatre on June 17, 2013 in Hollywood, California.

Dove Cameron is an American actress who is best known for her role in The Mentalist and future roles in the upcoming Disney Channel Original Series Liv & Maddie, and the Disney Channel Original Movie Cloud 9.
 Photos Credit: Getty Image
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Cierra Ramirez: Disney Pixar's "Monsters University" Hollywood Premiere

June 18, 2013, 10:37 am
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Hollywood, California - Eighteen year old Cierra Ramirez looked beautiful in a blue dress with matching
high heels as she attended the premiere of Disney Pixar's "Monsters University" at the El Capitan Theatre on June 17, 2013 in Hollywood, California.

Cierra Alexa Ramirez born March 9, 1995 is an American actress and singer. She stars as one of the main characters in the ABC Family series, The Fosters, as Mariana.
 Photos Credit: Getty Images
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CONSIDERING COLLEGE? SCHEDULE AN ADVISING SESSION AT UNIVERSITY COLLEGE AT ROCKLAND

June 18, 2013, 11:23 am
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Rockland, Maine - Although the UMS fall semester is still months away, college professionals recommend that people thinking about entering the university prepare as early as possible. Career considerations, financial aid applications, and placement testing typically take more time and attention than people may realize. University College at Rockland encourages potential students to contact the Center to schedule a time to discuss their career and educational goals.

An advisor can help a student navigate the processes of academic life and can provide an important source of guidance throughout that student’s college experience

Topics routinely discussed at an advising session include:
•Admission information, degree offerings, and  transfer questions
•Financial aid information
•Disability services information and referral
•Early study for high school students
•Prior learning assessment and advanced placement credit
•Placement testing
•Tutoring, study skills, note taking, test anxiety
•Career decision-making and resources
•Personal support and referral

Each semester, URock offers access to more than 400 courses leading to dozens of degree and certificate programs from the University System campuses. Degrees in education, health and human services, business, nursing, library science, counseling, and the liberal arts can be completed locally at the center and online.
For more information about programs and courses and to schedule an advising session, please contact University College at Rockland or visit www.learn.maine.edu/rockland. Appointments can happen in person or by phone,.whatever is most convenient.
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Portland Public Library presents a scene from Charlotte’s Web Saturday, June 22, 2013 at 11:00am

June 18, 2013, 3:52 pm
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Portland, Maine - Join cast members from the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine’s new production of Charlotte’s Web at the Children’s Library on Saturday, June 22, 2013 when they perform a scene from the play. Following the scene, Theatre Artistic Director Reba Short will lead the audience in some interactive storytelling based on E.B. White’s classic tale.

The complete production of Charlotte’s Web runs from July 19th-28th at the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine.  The play is an adaptation by Joseph Robinette, based on the book by E.B. White.

Meet Wilbur, the irresistible young pig; Fern, a girl who understands animals; and Charlotte, the extraordinary spider who proves to be "a true friend and a good writer." Charlotte writes miracles in her web, including the memorable words that just might save Wilbur. This heart-warming story is set on a Maine salt water farm. Tickets for the July 19-28 performances are available at the Children’s Museum & Theatre front desk (142 Free Street, Portland) at kitetails.org or at 828-1234 ext. 231.
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"Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse" The Maine Windjammer Project

June 19, 2013, 5:08 am
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Old Fort Western to Host R.B. Hall Day June 29, 2013 8:30am to 7:30pm

June 19, 2013, 8:39 am
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Augusta, Maine - In 1981, the Maine State Legislature proclaimed the last Saturday in June of each year to be designated R.B. Hall Day.  The Governor annually issues a proclamation inviting community bands across the state to observe this day to honor Maine's own R.B. Hall, an internationally recognized composer of marches who was also an accomplished conductor and cornet soloist.

Old Fort Western is pleased to host this special event again this year.  On June 29th Community bands from all over the State of Maine will converge at the fort and play from 8:30am until 7:30pm with the fort and the Kennebec River as their backdrop.  While here be sure to tour Fort Western.  Admission to the fort will be free; however, donations towards our educational programming will be warmly welcomed.  Old Fort Western will be grilling hotdogs and serving them with chips, soda, and ice cream and all proceeds will go towards our non-profit organization.

Fort Western was built in 1754 during the French and Indian War and soldiers were stationed at the Fort under the command of Capt. James Howard.  Once the war ended, Capt. Howard, purchased the property and, with his sons, operated a store until 1807; members of the Howard family continued to reside at Fort Western into the mid 1800's.  Beginning about 1870, the main house was converted into tenements to house workers attracted to manufacturing, publishing, and other jobs in Augusta. The Old Fort Western Museum has operated as a non-profit organization since 1922 when the Gannett family renovated the old fort and then gifted it back to the City of Augusta

Please go to www.oldfortwestern.org for more information, become a fan on Facebook or follow us on Twitter and Pinterest to stay connected to the Fort’s summer events!  You can always call 626-2385 if you have any questions!

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July 4th at the Fort Celebrate America’s Independence at Old Fort Western

June 19, 2013, 8:44 am
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Thursday, July 4, 2013
12:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Augusta, Maine - The staff of Old Fort Western, the 1754 National Landmark fort, store and house on the Kennebec River in downtown Augusta cordially invites the public to enjoy July 4th at the Fort, our Independence Day Celebration.  The fort will be open for public tours beginning at 1:00pm.

Once again this year Augusta’s 4th of July Parade will start at 4:00pm at the Capitol Parking Lot and end at Old Fort Western.  After the parade please join us and Augusta’s Mayor, William Stokes, in a traditional reading of the Declaration of Independence followed by the replacing of the British colors with the “new” American flag. The cannon will then be fired amid rousing cheers and toasts for this wonderful country and finally there will be a 13 gun salute to the original 13 colonies.   This ceremony was first performed in 1776 and has been reenacted at Fort Western for over 50 years!

Before and after the parade, children and adults can enjoy games and refreshments at the Fort until we close at approximately 6:00pm.  Again this year we will be grilling hotdogs with all proceeds to benefit Old Fort Western's educational programming.  This hot dog fundraiser starts at 11:30am and hotdogs, lemonade, soda, chips, Independence Day Cake, ice pops, and ice cream will be on the menu.  More entertainment will be at The Maine State Housing Authority parking lot in Augusta where there will be live music, hay rides, trolley rides, and vendors!  There will be an awesome fire works display at the East Side Boat Landing at 9:00pm.

Admission to the fort will be free; food and refreshments will be available for purchase.  Donations to benefit Old Fort Western’s educational programming are always welcome.  Please go to www.oldfortwestern.org for more information, become a fan on Facebook, or follow us on Twitter and Pinterest to stay connected to the Fort’s summer events!  Call 626-2385 or e-mail us at oldfort@oldfortwestern.org if you have any questions.
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE PUBLIC SCHEDULE WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19, 2013

June 19, 2013, 8:51 am
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
PUBLIC SCHEDULE
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19, 2013

SECRETARY JOHN KERRY
10:00 a.m. Secretary Kerry chairs the quarterly MCC Board Meeting, at the Millennium Challenge Corporation, in Washington, DC.
12:30 p.m. Secretary Kerry delivers remarks at the World Food Prize Laureate Announcement Ceremony, at the Department of State.
1:10 p.m. Secretary Kerry meets with members of the Global Equality Fund, at the Department of State.
1:45 p.m. Secretary Kerry delivers remarks at the Gays and Lesbians in Foreign Affairs Agencies (GLIFAA) Pride Event, at the Department of State.
3:30 p.m. Secretary Kerry delivers remarks at the Annual Trafficking in Persons Report (TIP) Report Release, at the Department of State.

DEPUTY SECRETARY BILL BURNS11:00 a.m. Deputy Secretary Burns delivers remarks to the Business Council for International Understanding (BCIU) Board of Directors, at the Department of State.

UNDER SECRETARY FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH, ENERGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT ROBERT HORMATS
8:00 a.m. Under Secretary Hormats participates in a conference call on Cold Chain Issues for the CEO Forum with various heads of U.S and Indian companies, at the Department of State.
11:15 a.m. Under Secretary Hormats meets with the Prime Minister of the Cook Islands Henry Puna, at the Department of State.
12:30 p.m. Under Secretary Hormats joins Secretary Kerry and delivers welcoming remarks at the 2013 World Food Prize Laureate Announcement Ceremony, at the Department of State. 
4:30 p.m. Under Secretary Hormats meets with Derek Hanekom, South African Minister for Science and Technology and South African Ambassador to the U.S. Ebrahim Rasool, at the Department of State.

UNDER SECRETARY FOR PUBLIC DIPLOMACY AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS TARA SONENSHINE8:00 a.m. Under Secretary Sonenshine attends a meeting of the Broadcasting Board of Governors, in Washington, DC.

ACTING UNDER SECRETARY FOR ARMS CONTROL AND INTERNATIONAL SECURITY ROSE GOTTEMOELLER
12:00 p.m. Acting Under Secretary Gottemoeller meets with the Ambassador from the Czech Republic to the U.S. Petr Gandalovic, at the Department of State.
3:15 p.m. Acting Under Secretary Gottemoeller delivers remarks to the National Defense University Program for Emerging Leaders, at the Department of State.
4:00 p.m. Acting Under Secretary Gottemoeller meets with Republic of Korea Special Envoy Ambassador Cho Tae-yong, at the Department of State.

CHIEF OF PROTOCOL AMBASSADOR CAPRICIA PENAVIC MARSHALL
Ambassador Marshall accompanies President Obama on foreign travel.

ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR CONFLICT AND STABILIZATION OPERATIONS FREDERICK BARTON
Assistant Secretary Barton is on foreign travel to Lagos and Abuja, Nigeria.

ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR SOUTH AND CENTRAL ASIAN AFFAIRS ROBERT BLAKE
12:30 p.m. Assistant Secretary Blake delivers remarks at a working lunch with the Business Council for International Understanding (BCIU), at the Department of State.
2:00 p.m. Assistant Secretary Blake delivers remarks at a roundtable discussion previewing the U.S.-India Strategic Dialogue, at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, in Washington, DC.

ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR INTERNATIONAL SECURITY AND NONPROLIFERATION TOM COUNTRYMAN2:00 p.m. Assistant Secretary Countryman meets with the Ambassador of the Republic of Slovenia to the U.S. Roman Kirn, at the Department of State.

ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR WESTERN HEMISPHERE AFFAIRS ROBERTA JACOBSON
Assistant Secretary Jacobson departs on travel to participate in the Trade Americas Expo, in Miami, Florida.

ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR OCEANS AND INTERNATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL AND SCIENTIFIC AFFAIRS KERRI-ANN JONES 
11:30 a.m. LOCAL Assistant Secretary Jones participates in local press interviews to discuss environmental as well as science and technology partnerships and to announce new initiatives, in Jakarta, Indonesia.
12:00 p.m. LOCAL Assistant Secretary Jones attends a luncheon hosted by U.S. Ambassador to Indonesia Scot Marciel with U.S. companies promoting STEM in Indonesia and USAID, in Jakarta, Indonesia.
3:15 p.m. LOCAL Assistant Secretary Jones meets with the Head of UKP4 Kuntoro Mangkusubroto, in Jakarta, Indonesia.

ACTING ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR DEMOCRACY, HUMAN RIGHTS AND LABOR UZRA ZEYA1:10 p.m. Acting Assistant Secretary Zeya attends Secretary Kerry’s meeting with members of the Global Equality Fund, at the Department of State.
1:45 p.m. Acting Assistant Secretary Zeya joins Secretary Kerry at the Gays and Lesbians in Foreign Affairs Agencies (GLIFAA) Pride Event, at the Department of State.
2:45 p.m. Acting Assistant Secretary Zeya participates in media interviews with journalists focusing on LGBT policy, at the Department of State.

AMBASSADOR-AT-LARGE TO MONITOR AND COMBAT TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS LUIS CDEBACA
3:30 p.m. Ambassador CdeBaca joins Secretary Kerry and delivers remarks at the Annual Trafficking in Persons Report (TIP) Report Release, at the Department of State.
6:30 p.m. Ambassador CdeBaca attends a dinner with President and CEO of Meridian International Center Ambassador Stuart Holliday, co-hosted by the Department of State and the Meridian International Center, to honor the Trafficking in Persons Heroes, at the Meridian House in Washington, DC.

SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR GLOBAL PARTNERSHIPS ANDREW O’BRIEN1:00 p.m. Special Representative O’Brien attends the Gays and Lesbians in Foreign Affairs Agencies (GLIFAA) Pride Event, at the Department of State.
6:30 p.m. Special Representative O’Brien delivers remarks at a reception hosted by the Global Equality Fund for high-level representatives from business, philanthropy, and non-governmental organizations in Washington, DC. 


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White House Schedule - June 19, 2013

June 19, 2013, 9:19 am
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President Barack Obama and other world leaders walk away after participating in a group photo at the G8 Summit in Lough Erne, Northern Ireland, June 18, 2013. Pictured, from left are: Herman Van Rompuy, President of the European Council; Prime Minister Enrico Letta of Italy; Prime Minister Stephen Harper of Canada; President François Hollande of France; President Obama: Prime Minister David Cameron of the United Kingdom; President Vladimir Putin of Russia; Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany; José Manuel Barroso, President of the European Commission; and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
In the morning, the President and First Lady will meet and greet with Embassy personnel. 
Later, the President will visit the Schloss Bellevue where he will sign a guest book and be welcomed by President Joachim Gauck of Germany in a ceremony with military honors. Afterwards, the President will hold a bilateral meeting with President Gauck. There will be pre-set pool coverage of the President’s arrival at Schloss Bellevue and there will be travel pool coverage of the welcome with military honors as well as the guest book signing. 
Later in the morning, the President will visit the German Chancellery where he will hold a bilateral meeting and a joint press conference with Chancellor Angela Merkel before having a working lunch with Chancellor Merkel in the afternoon. There will be pre-set pool coverage of the President’s arrival at the German Chancellery and there will be a photojournalists’ spray only at the top of the bilateral meeting. 
In the afternoon, the President will deliver remarks at the Brandenburg Gate. 
Afterwards, the President will sign the Golden Book of Berlin.
Later, the President will meet with Peer Steinbrueck of the Social Democratic Party in the Commerzbank Building. 
In the evening, the President and the First Lady will visit the Schloss Charlottenburg where they will be welcomed by Chancellor Merkel and her spouse, Professor Joachim Sauer for an official photo. There will be pre-set pool coverage of the arrival and official photo opportunity. Later, the President and the First Lady will attend a dinner with Chancellor Merkel.
At night, the President and the First Familywill depart Germany en route Washington, DC. 
At 11:00 AM, the Vice President will deliver remarks at the Congressional ceremony commemorating the dedication of the statue of Frederick Douglass at the U.S. Capitol.
In the afternoon, the Vice President will attend meetings at the White House. 

3:05 AM
The President and the First Lady meet and greet with Embassy personnel
Local Event Time: 
9:05 AM
Berlin, Germany, Ritz-Carlton
3:50 AM
The President arrives Schloss Bellevue
Local Event Time: 
9:50 AM
Berlin, Germany, Schloss Bellevue
3:55 AM
The President signs a guestbook
Local Event Time: 
9:55 AM
Berlin, Germany, Schloss Bellevue
4:00 AM
The President is welcomed by President Joachim Gauck of Germany in a ceremony with military honors
Local Event Time: 
10:00 AM
Berlin, Germany, Schloss Bellevue
4:15 AM
The President holds a bilateral meeting with President Gauck
Local Event Time: 
10:15 AM
Berlin, Germany, Schloss Bellevue
5:00 AM
The President arrives the German Chancellery and is welcomed by Chancellor Angela Merkel
Local Event Time: 
11:00 AM
Berlin, German Chancellery, Germany
5:15 AM
The President holds a bilateral meeting with Chancellor Angela Merkel
Local Event Time: 
11:15 AM
Berlin, German Chancellery, Germany
6:30 AM
The President participates in a joint press conference with Chancellor Angela Merkel
Local Event Time: 
12:30 PM
Berlin, German Chancellery, Germany
7:35 AM
The President joins Chancellor Merkel for a working lunch
Local Event Time: 
1:35 PM
Berlin, German Chancellery, Germany
9:00 AM
The President delivers remarks
Local Event Time: 
3:00 PM
Berlin, Brandenburg Gate, Germany
10:05 AM
The President signs the Golden Book of Berlin
Local Event Time: 
4:05 PM
Berlin, Commerzbank Building, Germany
10:15 AM
The President meets with Peer Steinbrueck of the Social Democratic Party
Local Event Time: 
4:15 PM
Berlin, Commerzbank Building, Germany
11:00 AM
The Vice President delivers remarks at the Congressional ceremony commemorating the dedication of the statue of Frederick Douglass
U.S. Capitol
12:45 PM
The President and the First Lady arrive Schloss Charlottenburg and is welcomed by Chancellor Merkel and her spouse, Professor Joachim Sauer
Local Event Time: 
6:45 PM
Berlin, Germany, Schloss Charlottenburg
12:50 PM
The President and the First Lady join Chancellor Merkel and Professor Joachim Sauer for an official photo
Local Event Time: 
6:50 PM
Berlin, Germany, Schloss Charlottenburg
2:00 PM
The President and the First Lady attend dinner with Chancellor Merkel and Professor Joachim Sauer
Local Event Time: 
8:00 PM
Berlin, Germany, Schloss Charlottenburg
3:55 PM
The President and the First Family depart Germany en route Washington, DC
Local Event Time: 
9:55 PM
Berlin, Germany, Tegel Airport


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Maine’s First Lady Ann LePage to Address the National Conference on Volunteering and Service in Washington, DC

June 19, 2013, 11:32 am
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Mrs. LePage Talks About the Positive Effect of National Service and Volunteerism In Maine
Augusta, Maine - On Friday, June 21, Maine’s First Lady Ann M. LePage will participate in a “Fireside Chat” during the National Conference on Volunteering and Service at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC.

She will be joined by the First Ladies of Rhode Island and Nebraska, to discuss their strong leadership on service and volunteering. Addressing over 4,000 National Service leaders and volunteers from around the country, First Lady LePage will talk about the positive impact of national service on Maine communities and those who serve. Specifically, she will focus on her volunteerism with Maine’s veterans, our service men and women, and services provided to Maine’s elderly. Maine has a devoted network of National Service volunteers numbering over 3,900.

“I am so honored and humbled to be asked to share the stage with First Ladies Sally Ganem of Nebraska and Stephanie Chafee of Rhode Island,” Mrs. LePage said. “Maine is a rural state, and it is critical that we all work together to meet the needs of our community members. Government alone cannot do this. We must come together as a state – as Mainers – to lend our neighbors a helping hand.”

For more information on how you can volunteer in your community, please visit http://www.volunteermaine.org/
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“Only the Young” presented at the Portland Public Library POV Summer Documentary Series

June 19, 2013, 12:38 pm
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Thursday, June 27th from 7:30-9:00pm in the Rines Auditorium
Portland, Maine - The Portland Public Library POV Summer Documentary Film Series presents Only the Young on Thursday, June 27th from 7:30-9:00pm in the Rines Auditorium.  Chris Gorman, Associate Director at the Maine Youth Action Network - an organization that seeks to engage and empower youth in Maine - will introduce the film and lead a facilitated discussion with the audience after the film.

The film, by Jason Tippet and Elizabeth Mims, chronicles skateboarders Garrison and Kevin, and Garrison's on-and-off girlfriend, Skye who are in many ways living the archetypical American teen life. Growing up in the small southern California town of Santa Clarita, they hang out, listen to punk music, change their hairstyles (and hair colors) and complain about living in a place with nothing to do. They explore friendship, discover first love (and heartbreak) and dream about the future. They are unconventional, perhaps, because they combine their Christian faith with American teen culture. They also show remarkable candor in front of the camera.

As beautifully and vividly captured in the new documentary Only the Young, something else is different--the America around them. Foreclosed homes, empty swimming pools, trashy underpasses and a closed mini golf course form much of the visual poetry of Garrison and Kevin's daily skates around town. As high school graduation approaches, these signs of a nation in economic turmoil become dramatic realities that complicate the teens' relationships and their hopes for the future.

The Portland Public Library Summer Documentary Film Series is held on Thursdays  throughout the summer starting at 7:30pm in the Rines Auditorium.  This series is made possible by a partnership between the Portland Public Library and POV (Point of View), Public Television’s premier documentary series.  Films are shown before their actual air date on PBS and offered free to the public.  Facilitated group discussions will be offered after select showings.

The award-winning POV series is the longest-running showcase on American television to feature the work of today’s best independent documentary filmmakers. POV has brought more than 300 acclaimed documentaries to millions nationwide and has a Webby Award-winning online series, POV’s Borders. Since 1988, POV has pioneered the art of presentation and outreach using independent nonfiction media to build new communities in conversation about today’s most pressing social issues. For more information visit www.pbs.org/pov.

Below is a schedule of upcoming films.

Thursday, July 11Special Flight*Meeting Room #5
Thursday, July 18High Tech, Low Life
Thursday, July 25Homegoings
Thursday, August 1The Law in These Parts
Thursday, August 8The World Before Her
Thursday, August 155 Broken Cameras
Thursday, August 22Neurotypical
Thursday, August 29Ping Pong
Thursday, September 556 Up
Thursday, September 12American Promise
Thursday, September 19Best Kept Secret
Thursday, September 26Brooklyn Castle
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"American Eagle" The Maine Windjammer Project

June 20, 2013, 4:55 am
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Coast Guard investigates unknown substance in southern Lake Michigan

June 20, 2013, 5:40 am
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CLEVELAND — The Coast Guard continues investigating an unknown film Tuesday that was reported in southern Lake Michigan one day earlier.

About 3 p.m. Monday, a communications watchstander at Coast Guard Station Michigan City, Ind., was notified of an unknown film in the water near Porter Beach, Ind. The station directed the reporting source to contact the National Response Center.

Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit Chicago dispatched a response boat to the area, and pollution investigators found no visible film.

A helicopter crew from Coast Guard Air Station Traverse City, Mich., was diverted from a training mission to conduct an overflight of the area from the Port of Indiana to Michigan City, Ind., and found no evidence of film. They did see a few pollen blooms.

The U.S. Geological Survey has taken water samples, and the results are pending.

Just after 4 p.m., Station Michigan City received a report that the film had reached Michigan City.

"At this point, the Indiana Department of Environmental Management is conducting a more thorough analysis of samples taken to determine what the actual materials are," said Petty Officer 1st Class Jeremy Thomas, a pollution investigator at MSU Chicago. "Preliminary results indicate it was not petroleum-based material, and an investigation is being conducted to determine the source."

Personnel from MSU Chicago is currently investigating, and they have found no sign of the film. Coast Guard investigators have reviewed a weeks worth of video from the Port of Indiana and have ruled out the port as a possible source. They have also ruled out the steel company ArcelorMittal as a source. The cause of the film remains under investigation, and the Coast Guard is working diligently alongside partner agencies, such as the USGS and IDEM, to determine any causative factors to see if there is anything that can be done to prevent similar occurrences.


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Danielle Panabaker & Andrea Bowen: The Creative Coalition 2013 Summer Soiree

June 20, 2013, 6:01 am
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West Hollywood, California - Twenty five year old Danielle Panabaker and twenty three year old looked
beautiful as they attended The Creative Coalition's 2013 Summer Soiree at Mari Vanna Los Angeles on June 19, 2013 in West Hollywood, California.

Danielle Nicole Panabaker is an American actress. She is best known to younger audiences for her roles in the Disney Channel films Stuck in the Suburbs and Read It and Weep, along with her younger sister Kay Panabaker.

Panabaker wore a lovely pink dress to the event.

Andrea Lauren Bowen born March 4th, 1990 in Columbus, Ohio is an American actress who is best known for playing Julie Mayer on Desperate Housewives (2004–2012). She has won two SAG Awards.

Bowen wore a white top, black skirt with pink high heels.
 Photos Credit: Getty Images
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE PUBLIC SCHEDULE THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 2013

June 20, 2013, 6:05 am
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
PUBLIC SCHEDULE
THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 2013

SECRETARY JOHN KERRY10:00 a.m. Secretary Kerry delivers remarks at the World Refugee Day Event, at the Department of State. 

DEPUTY SECRETARY BILL BURNS10:00 a.m. Deputy Secretary Burns meets with Chinese Ambassador to the U.S. Cui Tiankai, at the Department of State.
1:30 p.m. Deputy Secretary Burns attends a meeting at the White House.

UNDER SECRETARY FOR PUBLIC DIPLOMACY AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS TARA SONENSHINE10:00 a.m. Under Secretary Sonenshine participates in a CO.NX web chat with Special Advisor for Disability Rights Judith Heumann and Public Diplomacy officers in the field, at the Department of State.

ACTING UNDER SECRETARY FOR ARMS CONTROL AND INTERNATIONAL SECURITY ROSE GOTTEMOELLER
1:00 p.m. Acting Under Secretary Gottemoeller meets with Russian Ambassador to the U.S. Sergey Kislyak, at the Ambassador’s residence in Washington, DC.

ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR CONFLICT AND STABILIZATION OPERATIONS FREDERICK BARTON
Assistant Secretary Barton is on foreign travel to Lagos and Abuja, Nigeria. Please click here for more information.

ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR SOUTH AND CENTRAL ASIAN AFFAIRS ROBERT BLAKE
12:00 p.m. Assistant Secretary Blake delivers remarks at a lunch of the U.S.-Kazakhstan Business Association, at the Willard Hotel in Washington, DC.

ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR INTERNATIONAL SECURITY AND NONPROLIFERATION TOM COUNTRYMAN1:00 p.m. Assistant Secretary Countryman meets with Gediminas Varvuolis, Transatlantic Relations and Security Policy Director, Lithuania Ministry of Foreign Affairs, at the Department of State.

ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR OCEANS AND INTERNATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL AND SCIENTIFIC AFFAIRS KERRI-ANN JONES 
Assistant Secretary Jones is in on foreign travel in Indonesia and Kazakhstan from June 16 through 26.

ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR POPULATION, REFUGEES AND MIGRATION ANNE CLAIRE RICHARD
10:00 a.m. Assistant Secretary Richard joins Secretary Kerry at the World Refugee Day Event, at the Department of State. 
1:30 p.m. Assistant Secretary Richard attends a reception honoring World Refugee Day, hosted by Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), to be held on Capitol Hill.
6:00 p.m. Assistant Secretary Richard attends a special musical performance by Cheick Hamala Diabate, Supernova, and Diamond White in recognition of World Refugee Day, at the Kennedy Center Millennium Stage in Washington, DC. The event is sponsored by the UNHCR.

ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR WESTERN HEMISPHERE AFFAIRS ROBERTA JACOBSON
Assistant Secretary Jacobson is on travel to participate in the Trade Americas Expo, in Miami, Florida. 

ACTING ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR DEMOCRACY, HUMAN RIGHTS AND LABOR UZRA ZEYA 
1:00 p.m. Acting Assistant Secretary Zeya meets with Hans Hogrefe, Washington Director, Physicians for Human Rights, at the Department of State.

AMBASSADOR-AT-LARGE TO MONITOR AND COMBAT TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS LUIS CDEBACA
11:00 a.m. Ambassador CdeBaca meets with Somaly Mam, Founder of Somaly Mam Foundation, at the Department of State.

SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR GLOBAL PARTNERSHIPS ANDREW O’BRIEN9:00 a.m. Special Representative O’Brien delivers keynote remarks about the value of partnerships and collaboration with 100 of Turkey’s fastest-growing companies at an event hosted by Partners for a New Beginning and the Aspen Institute, in Washington, DC.

SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE TO MUSLIM COMMUNITIES FARAH PANDITH
Special Representative Pandith delivers the keynote address at the Association for Conflict Resolution, Greater New York Chapter’s (ACR-GNY) annual conference, in New York City.

DIRECTOR OF POLICY PLANNING DAVID MCKEAN
12:00 p.m. Director McKean delivers remarks at a National Defense University event in Washington, DC.


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