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I Didn't Do It "Snow Problem" Airs Tonight April 6th

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Fans of the Disney channel hit series 'I Didn't Do It' will be able to watch an all new episode tonight at 8:30pm ET/PT entitled "Snow Problem". When Logan finds a great "cheap-on" coupon rate for a ski chalet, the five pals head to the slopes but soon discover why the cabin was such a steal.

This series stars Olivia Holt ("Kickin' It,""Girl vs. Monster") as Lindy, Austin North ("A.N.T. Farm,""Kickin' It") as Logan, Piper Curda ("A.N.T. Farm,""Rule the Mix") as Jasmine, Peyton Clark ("Danger Jane") as Garrett and Sarah Gilman ("Last Man Standing") as Delia.
Photos Credit: Disney Channel

Danielle Bradbery Attends Cumulus/Westwood One Radio Remotes

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Las Vegas, Nevada - Seventeen year old singer Danielle Bradbery looked cute as she keeps things casual in gray top, white sweater and green pants with brown boots as she stepped out on a Saturday to attend Cumulus/Westwood One Radio Remotes during the 49th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 5, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Danielle Simone Bradbery born July 23, 1996 is an American country singer from Cypress, Texas.[2] She won season four of NBC's The Voice in 2013, becoming the youngest contestant to come in first place. Her debut studio album, Danielle Bradbery, was released on November 25, 2013, featuring the single "The Heart of Dixie".
Singers Danielle Bradbery (L) and Miranda Lambert

Singer Danielle Bradbery also attended the 49th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards Artist Appreciation Lounge held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 5, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Keltie Knight Attends 49th Annual Academy Of Country Music Awards

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Las Vegas, Nevada - TV Correspondent Keltie Knight looked beautiful in a green strapless dress with black/silver high heels as she walks the red carpet for the 49th Annual Academy Of Country Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 6, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Keltie Colleen was born in Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada in January of 1982. She began dancing at the age of 2, after taking ballet classes in a barn in her hometown. At 18, she left Sherwood Park to begin her dance career and landed her first job dancing for a cruise ship line. By 2004, Colleen had landed a spot in the world famous Radio City Rockettes lineup. She has since gone on to perform in national commercials and as a backup dancer for artists such as Beyoncé Knowles, Panic! at the Disco and Taylor Swift. She retired from dancing in 2012 and is now a full-time blogger and up- and-coming TV host. She currently resides in Los Angeles, California with her fiancée, musician Chris Knight.

Danielle Bradbery Attends 49th Annual Academy Of Country Music Awards

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Las Vegas, Nevada - Seventeen year old country singer Danielle Bradbery looked gorgeous in a sequin dress with Sarah Richey Jewelry as she walks the red carpet for the 49th Annual Academy Of Country Music Awards held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 6, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Danielle Simone Bradbery born July 23, 1996 is an American country singer from Cypress, Texas. She won season four of NBC's The Voice in 2013, becoming the youngest contestant to come in first place. Her debut studio album, Danielle Bradbery, was released on November 25, 2013, featuring the single "The Heart of Dixie".

Jamie Lynn Spears Attends 49th Annual Academy Of Country Music Awards w/husband James Watson

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Las Vegas, Nevada - Twenty three year old actress turned country singer Jamie Lynn Spears looked lovely in a pattern dress with orange high heels as she walks the red carpet for the 49th Annual Academy Of Country Music Awards held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 6, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Jamie Lynn Marie Spears born April 4, 1991 is an American actress, singer, and the younger sister of recording artist Britney Spears. In 2005, she came to prominence after being cast in the Nickelodeon/Family television series Zoey 101, where she portrayed the titular character Zoey Brooks. In 2007, sixteen-year-old Spears generated controversy after announcing her pregnancy. She gave birth to daughter Maddie Aldridge the following year, effectively sending her career into hiatus. In 2013, Spears relaunched her career as a country music recording artist, and released her debut single "How Could I Want More".


Actress/singer Jamie Lynn Spears (R) and husband James Watson

Actress/singer Jamie Lynn Spears (R) and husband James Watson

Actress/singer Jamie Lynn Spears (R) and husband James Watson

Kellie Pickler Attends 49th Annual Academy Of Country Music Awards

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Las Vegas, Nevada - Twenty seven year old country singer Kellie Pickler looked stunning in a strapless lavender dress as she blows a kiss to the crowd and walks the red carpet for the 49th Annual Academy Of Country Music Awards held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 6, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Kellie Dawn Pickler is an American country music artist and television personality. She gained fame as a contestant on the fifth season of American Idol, and finished in sixth place.


Carrie Underwood Attends 49th Annual Academy Of Country Music Awards

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Las Vegas, Nevada - Thirty one year old country singer Carrie Underwood looked lovely in a long white sequin dress as she steps out to walk the red carpet for the 49th Annual Academy Of Country Music Awards held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 6, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Carrie Marie Underwood is an American country music singer, songwriter, and actress. She rose to fame as the winner of the fourth season of American Idol in 2005.

Taylor Swift Attends 49th Annual Academy Of Country Music Awards

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Las Vegas, Nevada - Twenty four year old country singer Taylor Swift looked beautiful in a white top and long black skirt as she steps out to walk the red carpet for the 49th Annual Academy Of Country Music Awards held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 6, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Taylor Alison Swift born December 13, 1989 is an American singer-songwriter. Raised in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania, Swift moved to Nashville, Tennessee at the age of fourteen to pursue a career in country music. She signed with the independent label Big Machine Records and became the youngest songwriter ever hired by the Sony/ATV Music publishing house.



Kacey Musgraves Attends 49th Annual Academy Of Country Music Awards

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Las Vegas, Nevada - Twenty four year old country singer Kacey Musgraves looked beautiful in a powder blue gown as she steps out to walk the red carpet for the 49th Annual Academy Of Country Music Awards held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 6, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Kacey Lee Musgraves is an American country music artist. She self-released three albums before appearing on the fifth season of the USA Network's singing competition Nashville Star in 2007, where she placed seventh.

 Recording artists Carrie Underwood (L) and Kacey Musgraves

Blake Shelton & Miranda Lambert Attends 49th Annual Academy Of Country Music Awards

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Las Vegas, Nevada - Country Singers Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert looked great as they stepped out on a Sunday to walk the red carpet for the 49th Annual Academy Of Country Music Awards held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 6, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Blake Tollison Shelton (37) is an American country music singer and television personality. In 2001, he made his debut with the single "Austin".

Miranda Leigh Lambert-Shelton (30) is an American country music artist who gained fame as a finalist on the 2003 season of Nashville Star, where she finished in third place and later signed to Epic Records.

"First Haul Out" The Maine Windjammer Project

THE MAKANDA PROJECT AT THE DANCE HALL

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All star ensemble celebrates the music of Makanda Ken McIntyre
Kittery, Maine - In the 1970's, local musician Ben Baldwin was studying music at Wesleyan University and one of his teachers was Makanda Ken McIntyre. "He was the most challenging and inspirational teacher and motivated many of us to become musicians with his no nonsense work ethic and his sense of humor," says Baldwin.

On Saturday, April 19, 2014 at 7:30pm, The Makanda Project comes to The Dance Hall in Kittery. The Project is an ensemble based in Makanda Ken McIntyre's hometown of Boston and is dedicated to continuing his legacy through performance of his music - specifically, by playing compositions which Makanda never had the opportunity to record or perform in public. An enormous body of such work exists, reflecting the full range of Makanda's imagination as a composer. The group hopes that as some of it is heard there will be heightened appreciation for Makanda's significance as a musician.

Leader, arranger, and pianist John Kordalewski studied and performed with him. The other members of the group are Kurtis Rivers, Arni Cheatham, Sean Berry, Charlie Kohlhase - saxophones; Jerry Sabatini - trumpet; Robert Stringer, Sarah Politz - trombone; Bill Lowe - bass trombone, tuba; Diane Richardson - voice; John Kordalewski - piano; Wes Brown - bass; Warren Smith - drums. Special guest performer is New York dancer Mickey Davidson.

 "His music is playful, brilliant, serious, traditional, and avant-garde - in the spirit of Ornette, Mingus, Ellington," Baldwin says. "He deserves to be heard, and the fact that the best players on the Boston scene are devoted to keeping his music alive is testament to its greatness."

Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door and can be purchased at www.thedancehallkittery.org or RiverRun Bookstore, Wallingford Square, Kittery.

Birding Excursions along the Midcoast- April & May

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Photo Credit: Chris Cabot
Participants look and listen as Merrymeeting Audubon birder, Ted Allen (center), points out a bird in Thorne Head Preserve in Bath.
Four Conservation Organizations offer series of birding walks in the Merrymeeting Region

The public is invited to attend a series of free bird watching adventures sponsored by four conservation organizations in the Merrymeeting Bay region this April and May. The Merrymeeting Audubon, Kennebec Estuary Land Trust, Harpswell Heritage Land Trust, and Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust have collaborated to offer five opportunities to visit beautiful natural places and watch for a variety of birds from forests to farms to the shoreline.

On April 9 at 7:00pm experience the American Woodcock’s mating dance with Forester Rob Bryan at Harpswell Heritage Land Trust’s Curtis Farm Preserve. We will meet to hear about woodcock ecology, nesting habitat, and what we can do to enhance habitat for these interesting birds. Around sunset we will stop talking to watch and hear the male birds take their spiraling, twittering courtship flights. Bring something portable to sit on. Curtis Farm Preserve is located across the street from 1557 Harpswell Neck Road (Route 123), 1.7 miles south of the post office and .2 miles north of Ash Point Road. For more information: Julia McLeod, 207-837-9613, outreach@hhltmaine.org.

On April 19 at 8:00am join us for a walk through KELT's Sewall Woods Preserve in Bath led by Merrymeeting Audubon's Ted Allen. The group will hike along Whiskeag Creek, a tidal influenced stream that flows into the Kennebec River. Birders will seek migrating waterfowl including Canada geese, black ducks, mallards, blue- and green-winged teal, and common mergansers.  Participants can meet at 7:30am at the CVS in Bath to carpool. For more information: Ted Allen, 729-8661.

On Friday, May 9 at 7:30am, join Harpswell Heritage Land Trust’s veteran birder John Berry at Skolfield Shores Preserve to walk the trails and look for spring birds in the woods and fields and along the shore. Skolfield Shores Preserve is located on Harpswell Neck Road (Route 123), just south of the Brunswick/Harpswell line. For more information: Julia McLeod, 207-837-9613, outreach@hhltmaine.org.

On Thursday, May 15 at 7:30 am join us for a walk through the Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust’s Crystal Spring Farm in Brunswick. Jan Pierson will lead participants through a variety of habitats including fields, forests, and ponds.  We hope to see sparrows, bluebirds, boblinks, and several species of warblers.  For more information visit www.btlt.org/birding or contact Lee Cataldo, 207-729-7694, lee@btlt.org.

On Saturday, May 31 at 8:00am, Ted Allen from Merrymeeting Audubon is leading birders through Thorne Head Preserve in Bath. Overlooking Whiskeag Creek as it converges with the Kennebec River, the preserve is located on the Maine Birding Trail and is rich in migrating warblers and vireos.  Participants can meet at 7:30 am at the CVS in Bath to carpool.  For more information: Ted Allen, 729-8661.

Visit the web addresses of the four hosting organizations for more information on these fantastic chances to observe our feathered friends: Merrymeeting Audubon: www.maineaudubon.org/merrymeeting/; Kennebec Estuary Land Trust: www.kennebecestuary.org; Harpswell Heritage Land Trust: www.hhltmaine.org; Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust: www.btlt.org/birding.

The Rockland Report April 4, 2014

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OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL FISH PIER DIRECTOR
 Submitted billing to the Finance Department for March metered electric and first payment on permit fees for Herring Carriers large, small, and Lobster Buyers.
 Finished collecting all trash, pallets, etc. around pier and Public Works spent a day removing the items to the land fill.
 Public Works used the street sweeper to clean the excess sand that had
accumulated on the pier.
 Lobster price is around $5.50 a pound.

OFFICE OF THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY DIRECTOR
 Met with Landmark Corp. to discuss the Thorndike parking lot project.
 Responded to a sewer backup on Gay Street. We cleared the sewer line.
 Responded to a sewer backup on North Main Street. It was a homeowner issue.
 Received a call from First Bank on Park Street as their pump station was offline. Informed the bank manager the pump station is the responsibility of the bank, and made sure he was set up with a plumber.
 Making good progress on the new public restroom. Trusses were set and the roof was sheathed. The radiant heat was also installed this week.
 Met with Summit Engineering regarding test borings for the Summer Street project.
 Finalizing an annual pretreatment report that will be submitted to DEP.
 Working with FMC to finalize the treatment plant study plan. The study plan will be submitted to DEP.
 Attempted to isolate the belt filter press (BFP) drain pipe to allow rerouting of the gravity belt thickener drain pipe that empties into the aeration tanks launder. We found the BFP tide gate in the primary splitter box was no longer sealing, therefore we’ll need to install a new valve in the splitter box to complete the drain project. This will require a pump around of the splitter box.
 Received the new pumps for the Region 8 pump station. We will prepare the
pumps now in order to simplify the installation.
 Installed new bearings in two of the BFP sludge pumps.
 Installed the No. 2 return activated sludge (RAS) pump. The sludge pump was
overhauled by Stevens Electric. We still need to overhaul No. 1 and 3 RAS pumps.

OFFICE OF THE CITY ASSESSOR
 Processing Real Estate Transfers, updating parcel cards, sales book,
property splits.
 Processing Personal Property accounts, updating ownership, owned items,
depreciation, State BETR’S 801 returns, BETE exemptions.
 Processing building permits, reviewing, updating property cards and
assessments.
 Analyzing qualified sales of all properties and neighborhoods for a fair and
equitable assessment.
 Completing State forms and returning for processing.
 Listening and reviewing properties at the owner’s request.
 Updating Tax Maps and posting to the web site.

OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
 Trash receptacle and building trash pickup for two days.
 Two call-ins on Sunday 3/30 for Gay Street, North Main Street, and Grace Street water and sewer backup issues.
 City wide sanding call-in on Tuesday morning.
 Picked up two loads of cold patch at Lanes in Bangor.
 Cold patch crew worked every day this week.
 Shouldering and grading roads including Glen Street, Thompson Meadow Road, Gay Street Place, lower Broadway, and several dead ends.
 Sweeping city streets all week with Tymco sweeper mainly in the downtown area. Also, heavy sand buildup removed on lower Broadway along curb with loader and dump truck.
 Sweeping sidewalks for three days using broom attachment on MacLean sidewalk machine. It also carries a water tank to help keep down dust.
 Picnic table and trash can holder rebuilding/repairing and painting including
distribution where needed in city for three days.
 One day crew picked up and disposed of debris at Transfer Station that was
accumulated at the Fish Pier.
 Removing plow wings from most trucks.
 Checking brooks, ditches, and catch basins on Friday in preparation for predicted rain Friday night into Saturday.
 Mechanics working on Johnson street sweeper engine, water tank for sidewalk
machine, bucket truck winch rope replaced.

OFFICE OF THE HARBORMASTER
 Worked with the City Attorney on the RFP for the new SHIP grant gangway at the Public Landing.
 Met with educators at the Farnsworth who would like to hold an outdoor film
event in the park in late August.
 Met with Captain Jim Sharp to discuss his proposal for leasing the old Sea Scout building in Snow Park.
 Attended a meeting of the board of directors Maine Harbormaster's Association.
 Started work on the floats. We'll be working on them for the next two months to
get them all ready for the summer.

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF POLICE
The officers responded to 168 calls for service. Rockland Police Officers responded to three motor vehicle crashes. Twenty-two (22) traffic stops and traffic violations conducted. The officers made 10 arrests of individuals for various offenses, to include bail Warrants of Arrest, Bail violations, Drug offenses, Theft, traffic Offenses, and OUI.
 Parking Enforcement Officer Troy Peasley attended the Annual Law Enforcement Torch Run Conference in South Portland hosted by Special Olympics Maine
(SOME). This conference is an annual event used to learn how to properly solicit
funds and raise awareness for Special Olympics. Troy was directly responsible for soliciting over $400.00 for SOME during this event.
 Officers assisted the Local Planned Parenthood office with building safety
planning and inspection. This is the first part of our outreach on development of
an emergency operation plan.
 Detectives assisted Coast Guard Investigative Services with an investigation which occurred last week. After review of the investigation it was decided that the
investigation will proceed under the Uniform Code of Military Justice if necessary.

OFFICE OF THE LIBRARY DIRECTOR
 Participants in Catinka Knoth’s Adult Drawing enjoyed creating circus-themed
pictures again this week, and Children’s Drawing classes did spring cutouts, in
honor of Hans Christian Andersen’s birthday.
 Tuesday ushered in Poetry Month Rockland (PMR), the month-long celebration of all things poetic, with an Art Opening/Reception, featuring art works in the theme of this year’s PMR—Windows, Doors, and Mirrors.
 I took advantage of the nice weather on Tuesday to clean up some of the trash
around the west side of the building.
 We had a special presenter for Wednesday’s Storytime, as Erika Pfander
entertained the littles with a Dr. Seuss on the Loose program.
 The Arts...for Kids & their Families at the Rockland Public Library continued, with Dena Davis leading Family Stories; Families Writing Together, the Introduction to Musicality (Djembe drums), Collage Crafts with Susan Beebe, and with Angels in
the Outfield, as a Saturday Film Classics matinee.
 Patty King made the weekly trip to North Haven’s Community School.
 I attended a meeting of Midcoast libraries, at Tenants Harbor’s lovely new facility.
 The Thursday evening Arts & Cultural Event was a Poetry Month Rockland event, A Band of Bards Poetry Reading: Dave Morrison, Chris Fahy, Kristen Lindquist, and Alan Clark.
 Chelsea Avirett presented a PMR program-- Graphic Shakespeare: A Poetry & Art Workshop for Teens, on Saturday.
 AARP Tax Aide trained volunteers provided income tax preparation on Tuesday and Saturday. Tuesday, the 8th, will be the final day of this popular program.
 Upcoming events of note—the film The Secret Life of Words, and Frogtown
Mountain Puppeteers.
 Did you know?— almost seven in ten Americans (69%) say that public libraries are important to them and their family: (Pew Research Center)

OFFICE OF THE CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
 The Planning Board met on 4/1/14 and approved CMCA’s application to
construct a new Contemporary Art Center at 21 Winter Street.
 License inspections were done with the Fire Dept. at Archer’s on the Pier,
Lobsterman’s Restaurant, Rockland Café, Burger King, Subway and the new
Blackboard Deli (formerly Amato’s).
 There were four complaints filed this week.
 The following permits were received by the Code Office this week:
o 1 Building permit
o 2 Electrical permits
o 3 Plumbing permits

OFFICE OF THE FIRE CHIEF
In addition to responding to the normal flow of fire and EMS calls, apparatus checks, cleaning, repairs and maintenance to the fleet and cleaning and maintenance of the quarters, the following occurred:
 The Department provided confined space rescue coverage for FMC.
 The Fire Chief attended the LEPC meeting at Knox EMA
 A-shift and others attended the showing of “Toxic Hot Seat” at the Strand.
 The Fire Chief and A/C Miceli met with FMC staff to discuss changes to the facility IAP with the introduction of the on-site CNG station.
 Three Life Safety Code inspections were completed.

OFFICE OF THE RECREATION DIRECTOR
 With the conclusion of the 5th & 6th boys’ basketball invitational we have
concluded the 2013/2014 basketball season. This was another great year with
many changes allowing other towns to play in our league. There were a few
growing pains this first year but we will be adjusting for next year to make it go that much smoother.
 The maintenance and storage room have been overhauled to make them more
efficient in the future.
 Summer camp sign-ups are starting next week. The new season will be here
quicker than we can imagine.
 The weather looks like we can finally start to look at outdoor projects and compile a list of the areas that will need attention this year.

OFFICE OF THE SOLID WASTE DIRECTOR
 Conducted waste water sampling and sent in for analytical testing.
 Conducted monitoring well water level readings.
 Conducted semi-annual ground water/monitoring well sampling.
 Conducted semi-annual gas monitoring.
 Researched purchasing a replacement 90 gallon diesel tank for the road tractor.
 Reviewed the annual environmental monitoring report drafted by Rich Fortin, our
Hydrogeologist. The report is due April 30th. The report shows an improving trend in our ground water.
 Created an off- loading area for the storm water catch basin grit being disposed
of by the vactor truck.
 Completed monthly BMP storm water audit.
 Checked with the DEP solid waste project manager about the Public Works
request to place a snow dump at the facility. DEP project manager asked that a
sketch of the proposed area with some of the specifics of the operation be
provided to him for review. I passed this on to the Public Works Director.



DEPARTMENT OF STATE PUBLIC SCHEDULE APRIL 7, 2014

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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
PUBLIC SCHEDULE
APRIL 7, 2014

SECRETARY JOHN KERRY
Secretary Kerry has no public appointments.

DEPUTY SECRETARY BILL BURNS
2:15 p.m. Deputy Secretary Burns meets with Republic of Korea Special Representative Hwang Joon-kook and Japanese Director General Junichi Ihara, at the Department of State.
3:45 p.m. Deputy Secretary Burns meets with Montenegrin Prime Minister Milo Djukanovic, at the Department of State.

DEPUTY SECRETARY HEATHER HIGGINBOTTOM

Deputy Secretary Higginbottom attends meetings and briefings at the Department of State.

USAID ADMINISTRATOR RAJ SHAH
1:50 p.m.
 Administrator Shah participates in the Presidential Ambassadors for Global Entrepreneurship (PAGE) Launch Event, at the White House.

UNDER SECRETARY FOR POLITICAL AFFAIRS WENDY SHERMAN

Under Secretary Sherman is on travel to Vienna, Austria from April 7 through April 10 for P5+1 discussions with Iran.

UNDER SECRETARY FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH, ENERGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT CATHERINE NOVELLI
1:45 p.m. Under Secretary Novelli meets with Ambassador-designate to Switzerland and Liechtenstein Suzi LeVine, at the Department of State.

UNDER SECRETARY FOR PUBLIC DIPLOMACY AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS RICHARD STENGEL

10:30 a.m. Under Secretary Stengel meets with Coursera Co-Founder Daphne Koller, at the Department of State.

UNDER SECRETARY FOR CIVILIAN SECURITY, DEMOCRACY, AND HUMAN RIGHTS SARAH SEWALL

Under Secretary Sewall is on travel to Turkey from April 6 through April 10bill b

COUNSELOR TOM SHANNON
10:00 a.m.
 Counselor Shannon meets with of South Africa Foreign Ministry Director General Jerry Matjila, at the Department of State.
4:00 p.m. Counselor Shannon delivers remarks at the Ambassadorial Seminar, at the Foreign Service Institute.

ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR CONFLICT AND STABILIZATION OPERATIONS FREDERICK BARTON
6:30 p.m.
 Assistant Secretary Barton attends a dinner for Nigerian officials hosted by the Center for Strategic and International Studies, in Washington, DC.

ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR SOUTH AND CENTRAL ASIAN AFFAIRS NISHA DESAI BISWAL

2:00 p.m. Assistant Secretary Biswal delivers remarks at the 2014 National Conference of Association of Opinion Journalists, at the Department of State.
4:00 p.m.
 Assistant Secretary Biswal meets with the Kyrgyzstani Minister of Economy Temir Sariev, at the Department of State.

ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR INTERNATIONAL SECURITY AND NONPROLIFERATION TOM COUNTRYMAN
4 00 p.m. Assistant Secretary Countryman meets with Danish Ambassador to the U.S. Peter Taksoe-Jensen, at the Department of State.

ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR ECONOMIC AND BUSINESS AFFAIRS CHARLES RIVKIN

4:00 p.m. Assistant Secretary Rivkin attends a welcome reception hosted by the Business Council for International Understanding, in Washington, DC.

ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR AFRICAN AFFAIRS LINDA THOMAS-GREENFIELD

Assistant Secretary Thomas-Greenfield attends the 20th Commemoration of the Rwandan Genocide in Kigali as part of the Presidential Delegation, led by U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations Samantha Power.

ACTING ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AFFAIRS DEAN PITTMAN
2:30 p.m. Acting Assistant Secretary Pittman meets with Congressman Mark Meadows, on Capitol Hill.

ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS EVAN RYAN
Assistant Secretary Ryan is on travel to Cairo, Egypt where she will meet with alumni of State Department exchange programs to discuss issues such as women and entrepreneurship, human rights, and civic engagement. Assistant Secretary Ryan will also meet with Egyptian government officials to discuss cultural heritage protection.
10:00 a.m. LOCAL Assistant Secretary Ryan meets with Egyptian Minister of Antiquities Mohamed Ibrahim, in Cairo, Egypt.

ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR DEMOCRACY, HUMAN RIGHTS AND LABOR TOM MALINOWSKI
12:00 p.m.
 Assistant Secretary Malinowski attends a meeting at the White House.

OFFICE OF GLOBAL CRIMINAL JUSTICE AMBASSADOR-AT-LARGE-STEPHEN RAPP

Ambassador Rapp attends the 20th Commemoration of the Rwandan Genocide in Kigali as part of the Presidential Delegation, led by U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations Samantha Power. Please click here for more information.

SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR GLOBAL PARTNERSHIPS DREW O’BRIEN
9:30 a.m. Special Representative O’Brien meets with Founder and CEO of MassChallenge John Harthorne, in Boston, Massachusetts.
11:00 a.m.
 Special Representative O’Brien meets with Dr. Jeff Burns and Dr. Jeff Greenberg at Boston Children’s Hospital, in Boston, Massachusetts.
5:30 p.m.
 Special Representative O’Brien attends a reception for the Presidential Ambassadors for Global Entrepreneurship (PAGE) Initiative, in Washington, DC.



Vernal pool hike and Geocaching programs‏

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Vernal Pool Exploration, Sunday, April 20

ORLAND, Maine - Want to see where wood frogs and spotted salamanders do their spring thing? Meet us at the Great Pond Mtn. Wildlands South Gate on Rte. 1 at 1 pm to carpool a couple miles to Great Pond Mountain Conservation Trust’s 72-acre Linscott Conservation Easement, where we’ll hike in to explore a variety of vernal pools – springtime breeding ponds for several important woodland species. All ages welcome – the walk will be about two miles round trip. For more info, 469-2008 or info@greatpondtrust.org; for weather-related cancellations or updates check www.greatpondtrust.org.

Geocaching in the Wildlands, Sunday, April 27

ORLAND, Maine - Want to learn to use cell phones and GPS devices to find hidden caches? Meet Geocacher James Emmert at the Great Pond Mountain Wildands' Popple Grove (a short walk in from the South Gate on Rte. 1 near 176) at 1 pm. James will demonstrate various geocaching paraphernalia and the group will locate two caches in the Wildlands. Fun for the whole family; short, half-mile walk involved. Bring cell phones and/or GPS devices. For more about geocaching, visit www.geocaching.com. For more about April’s event, contact James at (207) 974-8534; for weather-related cancellations or updates check www.greatpondtrust.org.

SEA DOGS ANNOUNCE OPENING DAY FESTIVITIES

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Opening Ceremonies will Include a Special Tribute to Bill Troubh
Portland, Maine - The Portland Sea Dogs will play their 2014 home opener on Thursday, April 10th at 6:00 PM at Hadlock Field against the New Britain Rock Cats.  The opening ceremonies will honor Sea Dogs Hall of Famer Bill Troubh, who passed away in November.  Other festivities include a World Series poster giveaway, the Sea Dogs Dance Team, Shipyard Brewing, and much more.

The Sea Dogs will have a special dedication and announcement to honor Bill Troubh as part of the pre-game ceremonies.  Troubh, who passed away unexpectedly on November 8, 2013, was a lifelong citizen of the City of Portland.  He served multiple terms on the Portland City Council and was Mayor of the city in 1974 and 1975 and again in 1983 and 1984. Bill was instrumental in bringing your Portland Sea Dogs to the city in 1994. He also played a major role in the development of the Portland Waterfront, Cumberland County Civic Center and the Portland Ice Arena. After successfully bringing the Sea Dogs to Portland, he stayed involved serving as the teams' legal counsel and served a six year term as President of the Eastern League from 1997 through 2002.  Members of the Troubh family will throw out the ceremonial first-pitch.

The South Portland High School Marching Band will perform the National Anthem.  The band has been a Maine Band Director's Association Gold Medal winner for eight consecutive years.   This past year, South
Portland won the Maine State Jazz Festival for the seventh time in the last eight years.

The first 1,000 fans to enter the ballpark will receive a 2013 Red Sox World Series poster, courtesy of the Sun Journal.

Join Shipyard Brewing Company and The Big Jab 96.3 FM as they broadcast live from the Shipyard Grill at Hadlock Field as Chris and Javier host the Shipyard Hour.  Listen to the show; enjoy discounts on Shipyard products, raffles, and more.  Log on to www.shipyard.com for more information.

Opening ceremonies will also include the return of the Portland Sea Dogs Dance Team, presented by Q 97.9 FM.  The team will perform pre-game on the field.  The team is compromised of boys and girls 8 to 16 years-old and is designed to support the Sea Dogs' organization by providing entertainment during select home games throughout the 2014 season.

The Sea Dogs will be providing over 500 Portland students with free tickets to Opening Day.  The Sea Dogs partnered with the Portland Recreation Department and the Portland Public Library to have students "Read Their Way to Opening Day" through a reading challenge put forth by Slugger and the Sea Dogs.  The 500 students who met the Sea Dogs' challenge will participant in an on field parade on Opening Day.

As fans enter the park they will be greeted by the Bellamy Jazz Band.

Gates will open at 4:00 PM.  Pre-game ceremonies will begin at approximately 5:50 PM with team introductions and the first-pitch is scheduled for 6:20 PM.

Tickets for Opening Day and all Sea Dogs' home games are available and can be purchased by calling the Sea Dogs Ticket Office at 207-879-9500 or online at www.seadogs.com.

White House Schedule - April 7, 2014

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President Barack Obama holds the hand of Lincoln Rose Pierce Smith, the daughter of former Deputy Press Secretary Jamie Smith, in the Oval Office, April 4, 2014. Watching from the other side of the Resolute Desk are Sage and Elsa Smith. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
In the morning, the President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing in the Oval Office.
Later in the morning, the President will travel to Bladensburg High School in Bladensburg, Maryland to announce the winners of a competition he launched last fall to bring together educators and employers to redesign the high school experience to give students access to real-world career skills and college-level courses. 
In the afternoon, the President will meet with the Commander-in-Chief and Executive Director of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in the Oval Office. 
Later in the afternoon, the President and the Vice President will attend and deliver remarks at the ceremonial swearing-in of Maria Contreras-Sweet as Administrator of the Small Business Administration. 
10:00 AM
The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing
Oval Office
10:30 AM
The Vice President and Dr. Jill Biden deliver remarks at the 94th Annual Convention of the American Association of Community Colleges
Marriott Wardman Park Hotel
11:15 AM
The President visits a classroom at Bladensburg High School
Bladensburg High School - Bladensburg - Maryland
11:35 AM
The President delivers remarks at Bladensburg High School
Bladensburg High School - Bladensburg - Maryland
12:00 PM
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney
2:00 PM
The President meets with the Commander-in-Chief and Executive Director of the Veterans of Foreign Wars
Oval Office
3:25 PM
The President and Vice President attend the ceremonial swearing in of Maria Contreras-Sweet as Administrator of the Small Business Administration
South Court Auditorium


Gardening & Nature Book Sale‏ at MerrySpring

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Camden/Rockport, Maine - Merryspring will be holding a gardening and nature book sale on Saturday, April 12 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

As Merryspring continues to rehabilitate its library, many books that are duplicates or outdated editions are being weeded. Hundreds of reliable natural history and gardening books from Annuals to Zinnias will be for sale at unbeatable prices, as well as a number of rare and antique books priced individually.  An assortment of new books and gardening tools will round out the sale. All proceeds from the book sale will go directly to Merryspring.

The book sale will also function as a preview of the annual Merryspring plant sale on May 9 & 10. Visitors will be able to get the first peek at this year's plant stock and ask questions about what will be available.

Information on late spring and summer programs, such as Summer Ecology Camps, the annual Fairy Festival, Weekend Workshops, and Tuesday Talks will also be available.

Merryspring is located at the end of Conway Road just off Route 1 by the Hannaford Super Market plaza.

Portland Public Library hosts new workshop series: iPad Q&A

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Saturdays: April 12th; May 17th and June 14th 
10:00am – 12:00pm

Portland, Maine - Drop in to Portland Public Library this spring and learn how to use your iPad to its fullest potential.  The Public Computing Department will be hosting informal drop-in workshops for iPad users on April 12th, May 17th and June 14th.  An iPad is a powerful tool with so many capabilities, but first you need to learn how to use it. Come and ask an Apple expert for help on anything—getting started, downloading apps, setting up an Apple ID, and more. This will be an informal, question and answer session, so please come and join other iPad users as you learn how to get the most out of your Apple tablet. Drop in, no registration required.
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