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or over two decades San Juan, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands have been home to over 100 members of the Cape Air team. Most hail from families who have lived on the islands for generations. Over the years many of us at Cape Air have developed a number of close friends and partners in the region, making the Caribbean a place for which we have a strong affinity and connection. As the situation in the region continues to stabilize post Hurricanes Irma and Maria, we continue to connect our communities with appropriate levels of service to aid in recovery and rebuilding. In addition to scheduled service, we will continue to operate relief missions as needed. Our entire team, from Micronesia to Martha’s Vineyard, has come together in many ways to support our employees, their families and our communities. The response of our Cape Air family speaks to the depth and values of our organization. We established a special partition in our internal “CARE Fund” charity and matched the first $25,000 raised. Through employee donations and the generosity of our vendors and partners, along with our match, we have raised over $130,000 to date. If you would like to join Cape Air in supporting hurricane relief for the CARE fund, please visit crowdrise.com/capeaircares. Supporting and helping the communities we serve to recover and rebuild is a reflection of the strong relationships and roots that have grown through our decades of service in the Caribbean. And, it is a way of “paying forward” the key role the region has played in making Cape Air one of the nation’s largest independent regional airlines. Through supporting community initiatives and employee engagement, we remain committed to providing service that goes far beyond our air service commitment. We are deeply grateful for the opportunity to serve the amazing citizens of the Caribbean. To each and every one of you, we wish a full and speedy recovery and to every degree possible, a happy and healthy holiday season. For everyone else, when the island communities are ready, I sincerely hope you will support the Caribbean in the best way possible—by visiting. With gratitude,
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The cockpit of Cape Air’s new aircraft now in production
roduction is now underway for the brand new, custom-made for Cape Air, next-generation 11-seat aircraft. “What we asked of Tecnam was not easy, but they gave us a real solution for our future needs in a changing industry. We are now able to offer our passengers a modern and stylish twin-engine aircraft ideal for small community air service in the U.S. and abroad. We look forward to having the aircraft in service. Tecnam has created a great product that is both innovative and beautiful. We are confident the Traveller will delight our communities and customers,” said Cape Air’s founder and CEO, Dan Wolf.
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Equipped with the latest avionics and powered by two modern 375 HP Lycoming piston engines, the Tecnam P2012 Traveller is designed from the start to be a versatile and flexible aircraft tailor made for Cape Air’s passengers. “It’s an historic day for Tecnam. We are so proud to have fulfilled the needs of Cape Air, one of world’s largest regional airline operators. Our response has been to produce not only a beautiful aircraft but one which enables operators to offer better and modern service along with reduced operating and maintenance costs. We warmly welcome Cape Air to the Tecnam family, and thank the board for their trust,” said Paolo Pascale, Tecnam CEO. The new aircraft will be delivered to Cape Air’s headquarters in Hyannis, Massachusetts in early 2019. 5
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Award winning photographer Steve Simonsen showcases the beauty of the United States Virgin Islands before the arrival of Irma and Maria. For island lovers on your holiday gift list order the 2018 calendar and sumptuous coffee table book at stevesimonsen.net.
t is like the olden days,” says Janet Simonsen, referring to living for weeks in St. John with only spotty generator power. “We eat by candle light and with no phones or internet, we have actual conversations, and play cards and board games. In a way it is somewhat refreshing.” Janet and husband, photographer Steve Simonsen, have been documenting the beauty of the Caribbean for over two decades. In spite of losing their home in back to back hurricanes, the duo rejoice in the fact that all of their photography equipment, computers, 2018 calendars and coffee table books are intact. “In spite of our losses we have so much to be grateful for,” says Janet. “The outpouring of love and support from so many people has been truly overwhelming.” Tis the season for thankful and in this issue a look at yule-time and New Year’s celebrations happening around the Cape Air route map including some ideas for visiting relatives. Wishing you all the best of times,
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Seven-year-old Jacob offers Gatorade on a stick to a resident Monarch at the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History, a great option for kids during the holidays.
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ur sincere thanks to our Bird’s Eye View family of photographers with a special shout out to our Caribbean team, Janet and Steve Simonsen. Although they lost their St. John home following the double whack of Irma and Maria, the talented duo, who have contributed to these pages for almost two decades, managed to save all of Steve’s equipment and are now rebuilding their home and their lives.
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Cary Hazelgrove brings us the evocative beauty of a Nantucket holiday, with and without the crowds.
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Photo: Eben Armer Elizabeth Cecil capturing the moment in the Martha’s Vineyard town of Chilmark.
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n a two week period, the U.S. Virgin Islands was hit by two Category 5 hurricanes. While we lost homes, businesses and infrastructure, we did not lose hope. USVI residents united under a banner of strength and resilience, echoing a phrase that soon became our motto, VI Strong. Together, we found comfort in one another and in our community. Volunteers cleared debris from roads, businesses and organizations cooked free meals and residents offered clean clothes to those in need. All around us, hope was blooming, and so was something else—our home. As we fostered those feelings of strength in one another, we began to see our hope reflected in pale green sprouts, in iguanas skittering through fallen leaves, in hummingbirds flitting between the trees. As our centennial year comes to a close, we invite you to join us for another historical moment—our renaissance. As we rebuild on a foundation of community and Lisa Hamilton the characteristic vibrant hues return to our islands, we welcome visitors to celebrate USVI Hotel and Tourism Association the future of our home. Come enjoy the first delicate blooms of the hibiscus. Watch birds of paradise crane their necks towards the nourishing sun. Tuck your beach chair under the cool shade of a healing palm. Experience the enduring energy of the islands. As we prepare to once again welcome guests for the winter season, we ask you to please stay informed by visiting the USVI Department of Tourism site USVIupdate.com as well as the USVI Hotel and Tourism Association site virgin-islands-hotels.com and facebook.com/usvi.hotel.and.tourism.association. Here you will learn the status of your favorite accommodations, activities, attractions and restaurants as well as about new and exciting businesses eager to open their doors to you. We thank you for your support in the aftermath of Hurricanes Irma and Maria, and look forward to welcoming you to the renewed U.S. Virgin Islands.
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NANTUCKET’ S Christmas Stroll December 1-3, 2017
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Nantucket’s Main Street, for early risers, this quiet scene is yours.
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antucket merchants were in a double quandary. How to get islanders to shop local and away from the shiny new Cape Cod Mall, and how to attract visitors to the island for a holiday experience? That was forty-three years ago. Today, what is known worldwide as “Stroll,” is a runaway success. So successful that the designated weekend is now a month-long event with non-stop yuletide action happening thru New Year’s Day.
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A group selfie for the thousands who flock to the Faraway Island for a dose of holoiday cheer.
“Our downtown really transforms into a storybook setting,” says David Martin, executive director of the Nantucket Chamber of Commerce.“The decorated trees lining the cobblestoned Main Street take you back to a long time ago with a look that you cannot find in today’s modern shopping centers. Nantucket offers a truly unique experience transporting people to Christmases of the past with a holiday marketplace showcasing our unique businesses and the artistic talents here on the island.” HOLIDAYS
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It is somewhat hard to quantify why thousands take to the sea and air to get to this little island thirty miles out to sea to celebrate Christmas, but they do so, year after year, in numbers too big to ignore. The charm is evident, with shops outdoing themselves with lights and decorations, coupled with a dizzying array of events. There is no denying the see-and-be-seen element happening with fashions and holiday accoutrements that make for some pretty interesting people and pet-watching. The other Stroll attraction that is often overlooked is the price. This is an affordable day trip (yes, really). Once you pay to get there all of the events happening in the street are free and open to all. The best deal in town for lunch is the counter at the Nantucket Pharmacy. A personal favorite is the tasty grilled cheese on rye and a cup of soup for under $10. Rooms are tight and usually booked well in advance but if you have a spontaneous desire to visit, check out Nantucket Accommodations for last-minute availability. Give them your budget and the small but mighty team goes to work. They will look for the best deal with no charge for their services.
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The best deal in Nantucket, a grilled cheese sandwich and an old-fashioned chocolate malt at the Nantucket Pharmacy lunch counter.
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here are those who say they have the Christmas spirit and then there are those who actually spread it around. For over two decades, Cape Air’s Kim Corkran has decorated the Cape Air/Nantucket Airlines tree on Nantucket’s Main Street. With her cadre of elves, she brings Santa to the local senior home. “I have to admit both of these things give me the greatest joy and are really what Christmas is all about.” Look for the Cape Air/Nantucket Airlines tree along Nantucket’s cobblestones. Designer Kim Corkran is mum on this year’s theme.
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Don’t look now but there’s a whale skeleton overhead, a forty-six foot male sperm whale to be exact. What is billed as the most dramatic installation of a whale skeleton ever displayed greets visitors to the Nantucket Whaling Museum, a virtual treasure trove of whaling lore including actual log books from back in the day when Nantucket ruled as one of the world’s busiest whaling port. Photo: © Brian Sager Photography
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Celebrating Nepal—you’ll find more than whale bones at the Nantucket Whaling Museum. A recent diversity program featured food, music and dance from some of today’s Nantucketers. BIRDSEYEVIEWMAGAZINE .COM
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Who doesn’t love an accordion? Don’t miss the wandering musicians during the island’s holiday celebration. Photo: © Brian Sager Photography
“In addition to telling the historic stories of Nantucket, the Whaling Museum aims to give visitors a better understanding of the island’s diverse community made up of citizens from across the globe. The ‘Our Nantucket’ series highlights some of these cultures, like the celebration of Bulgaria.” —Lindsay Scouras, The Nantucket Historical Association
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A HOLIDAY PARADE, STEAMING BOWLS OF CHOWDER AND A CONCERT IN THE HISTORIC OLD WHALING CHURCH ARE JUST A FEW HIGHLIGHTS OF
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Everyone gets into the act in Edgartown’s annual holiday parade. Photos Courtesy of the Edgartown Board of Trade Chowder lovers, get thee to the chowder tent for the Christmas in Edgartown event. Last year’s winners were the Martha’s Vineyard Chowder House for best clam chowder and Bird’s Eye View favorite, the Kelley House for best seafood chowder.
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A loaf of Bread, a jug of wine and thou…Omar Khayyam By Michelle Haynes
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f only our holiday entertaining were that easy. Mr. Khayyam was probably not facing the arrival of family and friends for the annual holiday ritual. I would wager I am not the only one to actually call the Butterball hotline with an SOS.
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How to make it thru to New Year’s with a minimum of stress and even find the time to enjoy your party as much as your guests? For a few answers we turn to Martha’s Vineyard caterer Jan Buhrman, known for her deliciously healthy menus with an emphasis on locally sourced foods. “The key to worry free entertaining is the upfront planning and doing as much as possible in advance,” says Buhrman. “This is not the time to experiment with complicated dishes. Keep it simple with menus you love to prepare. If you are near the sea and have access to fresh fish, bouillabaisse is a great choice. You can make the fish stock in advance and freeze it for as long as a month. On the day of your party add the fresh fish and a herbs, and you are good to go with a loaf of crusty bread. A whole tenderloin is also easy. Roast for twenty minutes, let it sit for another twenty minutes and serve with a good horseradish sauce. There is nothing easier than a chocolate fondue and it is always a big hit. Prepare ahead and simply reheat the chocolate and start dipping.” Of course you can make it even easier on yourself and pop into Jan Buhrman’s for her take-out dinners including an entire Thanksgiving feast. BIRDSEYEVIEWMAGAZINE .COM
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he year is 1742 and Peter Faneuil, Boston’s wealthiest merchant, celebrates the marketplace, Faneuil Hall as his gift to the city. Benjamin Franklin invents a stove and names it after himself, and on the island of Martha’s Vineyard, a lodging house known as The Tavern opens its doors as a welcome respite for sailors from the local whaling ships. What is now known as the Kelley House has bragging rights as one of the oldest hotels in continuous operation in the United States. True to its historical roots, this Edgartown landmark remains a favorite for travelers while sporting a brand new look. “It is extremely gratifying and humbling to see that, after 275 years, Kelley House continues to be a favorite New England gathering place for families and friends,” said Robin Kirk, principal and CEO of Scout Hotel & Resort Management. Sixty guest rooms and the award-winning restaurant Newes from America Pub make this a great choice for a holiday and winter getaway. Room choices include one and three bedroom suites so you can bring family, friends, and if you cannot bear to separate, your dog. Rates now through January hover around $100 a night. 26
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A lobby fireplace provides bonding time at Martha’s Vineyard’s pet-friendly Kelley House.
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During the filming of Jaws many of the cast members called the Kelley House home.
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Can you imagine how nervous the staff must have been tending to the first lady of etiquette, Emily Post?
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Photo: ©Nicole Friedler Brisson A holiday walk along Lucy Vincent Beach Off-limits during the summer months, one of the island’s most beautiful beaches is now open to one and all.
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rovincetown’s well-known sentry, which happens to be the tallest all-granite building in the United States, lights the way this holiday season with over three thousand white bulbs that, on a clear night, can be seen from Boston. Of course, you need to be aloft in a Cape Air plane flying the Boston to Provincetown route, but the glow across the horizon is there. First-timers flying that route during the holidays are often concerned about what appears to be a “Close Encounter” moment. The annual lighting is a reminder that Provincetown, and not that other town in the history books, is in fact the first landing spot for the Pilgrims who came ashore on November 11, 1620. Every year, on the night before Thanksgiving, the monument folks celebrate in grand fashion with carols, sweet nosh and a dramatic countdown to the lighting. This free event is open to one and all, and the kids will love having the run of the place.
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rom Thanksgiving, when the Pilgrim Monument’s landing lights illuminate the tower for the season, to the Holly Folly holiday stroll, concerts, the Holiday Market and the crescendo of fireworks over the New Year weekend—there is no lack of fun things to do. Everyone enjoys November and December as much as the summer months, with all the great dining, shopping and entertainment we are famous for,” says Tony Fuccillo, Provincetown’s Director of Tourism.
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Like Nowhere Else… PROVINCETOWN BRINGS NEW MEANING TO “DON WE NOW OUR GAY APPAREL” DECEMBER 1-31 By Michelle Haynes
Trampanella leads the way for Provincetown’s Holly Folly celebration.
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very year the gayest town in America* invites one and all to join their holiday revelry. Thousands of folks heed the call and make the annual pilgrimage to the tiny town on the tip of Cape Cod to celebrate in a decidedly non-traditional fashion. From the Santa Speedo run down the center of town to Drag Bingo, to the Polar Plunge in the bay, variety is the order of the day. One of the most popular events, requiring no disrobing, is the annual Inn Stroll. A dozen-plus inns show off their holiday glitter and invite folks in for a tour. Nosh and libations are served so pace yourself for this one or you may find yourself needing a nap before the tour is over (voice of experience here). Plan on kicking in 2018 with the First Light events that end with fireworks over Provincetown Harbor.
The polar plunge in frigid Cape Cod Bay is now a Provincetown New Year’s tradition
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*The United States Census Bureau, a branch of the Federal Government, has deemed Provincetown the gayest town in America.
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Of light and hope for over 100 years! The Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum commemorates the first landing of the Mayflower Pilgrims in the New World at Provincetown Harbor and the birthplace of American Democracy. A story of Immigration, Tolerance, Freedom and Thanksgiving that still resonates today. Join with us and support this legacy as we approach the year 2020, the 400th Anniversary of the Pilgrims First Landing and visit us at 1 High Pole Hill or online. Thank You!
PILGRIM MONUMENT Bingo-caller Ms. Tiki Bronstein
PROVINCETOWN MUSEUM www.pilgrim-monument.org or call 508-487-1310
For drag bingo all you need is the right head gear.
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“As a child, I always summered here. As an adult, I only wanted to live here year-round. I finally managed it and forty years later, I have not lost an ounce of love for the Outer Cape.” — Provincetown artist Anne Packard seen on the cover of a new photographic essay, I Am of Cape Cod.
Point of Rocks in the Cape Cod town of Brewster makes for a great walk, but beware of the incoming tide. Photos by Kim Roderiques from the book, I Am of Cape Cod
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famous, some unknown and they all gave me the most wonderful quotes about why they love this peninsula of ours.” The result is a stunner of a love letter to Cape Cod helped in no small measure by the evocative photographs by Kim Roderiques. “My first task was to try and establish some type of rapport that would allow them to relax and I had about 60 seconds to do this. If they happened to have a dog, I was home. If you can get someone with their dog all of a sudden the blood pressure of the person drops precipitously and the comfort level is indescribable,” says Roderiques. I am of Cape Cod is a bit too big for a stocking stuffer, but wrapped under the tree it is a perfect gift for anyone fond of sand dunes and salty air.
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Photos: Kim Roderiques Kim Roderiques captures the glorious colors of a Cape Cod cranberry bog.
“African dance and drumming are healing modalities like no other, reaching into your deep spirit, making you much bigger and higher than you ever imagined.” —Tara Murphy, creator of Cape Cod African Dance & Drum.
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Back to the 60s, this year’s theme for Chatham’s 27th annual family-friendly New Year’s Eve celebration gives you a chance to pull out the white go-go boots and mini skirts. Expect over 70 performances and events happening across the town beginning at the Chatham Lighthouse at noon and ending with fireworks over Oyster Pond on the dot of midnight.
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espite the 60s theme the Cape Cod town of Chatham is actually as traditional as you can get. Bordered by stately church spires and the popular Chatham Lighthouse, lively Main Street is home to all of the familiar New England accoutrements. The Village Green with the requisite gazebo, a wide assortment of inns, restaurants, and pubs and several blocks of unique shops make for the perfect, “over the hills and through the woods,” holiday escape. The town’s Christmas by the Sea event includes a tree lighting, carolers, horse & carriage rides, breakfast with Santa and lots more. chathammerchants.org
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Chatham’s Cookie Express—December 9th at the First Congregational Church. The cookie rush begins at 9:30 am and continues until they run out which usually happens around noon.
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WHERE TO TAKE THE RELATIVES DURING THE HOLIDAYS Photo: Teresa Izzo
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B Owls of the World—Who’s Watching You? Live owl presentation December 27th at the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History. It bears noting that due to injury or mishap, the owls at the museum are unable to survive in the wild.
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utterflies, owls and miniature golf—all under the same roof—make for an unusual museum visit. Located in one of the most spectacular settings on Cape Cod, Brewster’s Museum of Natural History is the place for those who enjoy nature with a side order of fun and exercise. “Folks are always looking for things to do with families and visitors during the holidays and here we have beautiful nature trails to the sea, while inside we set up a miniature golf course winding in and around the exhibits,” says Teresa Izzo, museum spokesperson. “We offer mini-golf on special days and times for kids, and after-hours for the grownups featuring cocktails and appetizers.” This is definitely not the usual museum experience. Do not miss the chance to hike out to adjacent Wings Island, offering a spectacular walk through the woods and out to the marshland on to Cape Cod Bay. If you would like to hike and skip the museum visit, park at the nearby Drummer Boy Park and walk along the sidewalk to the trail head. As long as you do not use the Natural History Museum for parking there is no charge for the hike.
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Photos: Teresa Izzo Wings Island, behind Brewster’s Cape Cod Museum of Natural History One of the most spectacular settings on Cape Cod is an easy walk through the woods and across the boardwalk to Cape Cod Bay.
Play eighteen holes of indoor mini-golf at the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History, where you can wind your way throughout the museum’s exhibits including the Aquarium, Bird Alley and the Bee Observation Hives.
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Some of the most famous and sought after hand blown glass in the country hails from the oldest town on Cape Cod. The Sandwich Glass Museum offers a visual feast for one of the oldest art forms in the world, glassblowing.
Bringing new meaning to working in a bubble, during the Renaissance Venetian glassblowers were sent to the island of Murano to work in isolation so there would be no sharing of their glass blowing technique. Not a problem at the famed Sandwich Glass Museum where you can enjoy daily glassblowing demonstrations.
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“The creative process is like music which takes root with extraordinary force and rapidity” – Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
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n unlikely commonality between Peter Tchaikovsky and the mega-hit Hamilton takes to the Boston stage this holiday season with the national tour of The Hip Hop Nutcracker. Audiences are lining up to see our founding fathers rap their way thru history and sold out crowds are following suit with the holiday classic performed by a supercharged cast of all-star dancers recreating the timeless classic in 1980s Brooklyn. Also appearing on stage at Boston’s venerable Shubert Theatre is special guest Kurtis Blow, one of hip hop’s founding fathers, who will open the show by rapping the introduction. The show opens December 21st and runs thru December 23rd.
“The Hip Hop Nutcracker turns Tchaikovsky on his head, in the coolest possible way”—CBS 42
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There are 100 Million Deals in the Shark Tank— This is One of Them By Michelle Haynes
Photos courtesy of Wicked Good Cupcakes The Strawberry-Lemon cupcake in a jar
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he bakers looked on anxiously as their cupcakes in a jar, Red Velvet, Carrot Cake and Triple Chocolate, were passed to the panel of Shark Tank judges. “I was worried they would spit it out before a TV audience of about six million people,” says Wicked Good Cupcakes co-owner Tracey Noonan. Not only did the judges like the singular confections, Shark Tank millionaire Kevin O’Leary invested in their kitchen table enterprise calling it “the best investment” he’s ever made on the show. One year after the broadcast, Tracey Noonan and her daughter/co-owner Dani Vilagie saw a 600 percent growth in sales. “I had always loved the show,” says Noonan. “We applied online, answered three easy questions and a few days later we received a call from the show that we were chosen and they flew us to
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Los Angeles. Even though we knew our product was good, pitching ourselves to five high-powered millionaires, along with millions of viewers, was definitely intimidating.” Their cupcakes won the day and they have grown the business steadily ever since. The pair is now in the process of franchising with mobile cupcake trucks. Although the majority of their sales come thru mail order, they do have one retail operation at Boston’s Faneuil Hall Marketplace where you can find a life-size likeness of their financial angel, Shark Tanker Kevin O’Leary. With a staff of 30 the duo now takes time away from the kitchen to work with college students and other fledgling entrepreneurs. “If you have a business idea you want to grow, I encourage you to surround yourself with folks willing to mentor you,” says Noonan. “In the beginning we Googled a lot and took a lot of time to learn about the industry. Always be sure to have all of your certification and licenses in place and then just go for it.” Looking for an award-winning holiday confection to send to friends and families? Check out wickedgoodcupcakes.com.
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“If who I am today is a result of Shark Tank, then I do not regret appearing on the show.” —David Cox, Tech Talk, A Shark Tank Non-Winner
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Since Cox was one of the first contestants to ever appear without an he tiny town of Provincetown was abuzz when word went out that one of our own was to appear on Shark Tank. Although relatively actual product to show, he brought along talented writer and funny man new to town, David Cox was well-known to the town’s Luddite Bruce Vilanch. Unfortunately, alfaction (that be me) who call on him for help with everything though the duo gave it a great effort, from how to turn on their new smart phone to how to edit their videos. “I the judges felt everyone in America pitched the show with one sentence,” said Cox. “I use technology to teach already knows how to deal with techtechnology to everyone who did not grow up with technology.” nology and therefore David’s Tech Talk services were no longer relevant. “I wanted to tell them they must have forgotten about a little group known as AARP,” said Cox. “Older folks are eager to learn the new technology and are searching for someone able to communicate to them in a way they can understand.” In spite of not winning, Cox has few regrets about appearing on the show and for good reason. His idea of educating folks on new technology is a runaway success on YouTube where his instructional videos are seen by a world-wide audience. “There are literally millions out there who are not tech savvy and we are reaching them in numbers that are growing every day. I could not be Shark Tank non-winner David Cox with his co-presenter, author and all-round funny man happier with what I am doing.” who held center court on the TV show Hollywood Squares, Bruce Vilanch.
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“Summer and foliage season—Maine’s Acadia National Park is one of the most visited national parks in the country, but come winter, visitors have the park attractions to themselves. Blankets of glistening snow, icicles hanging down the granite cliffs, Acadia is an adventurous winter destination that too few people are aware of.”— Earl Brechlin, Friends of Acadia 46
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BAR HARBOR By Earl Brechlin
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Shore Path has changed little in the past century and is still one of the best walks in Bar Harbor.
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The popularity of postcards exploded with numerous merchants and photographers competing to offer the widest selection and unique views. Initially, many of the cards were produced in Germany. Later, printers in the United States got in on the craze. Because of its popularity as a watering hole for the rich and famous, Bar Harbor in its Golden Age was one of the most photographed locations in Maine. Everything from the steamships to the hotels, to the natural wonders of an island that would later become home to Acadia National Park, was photographed and turned into a card which could be mailed for a penny. Today these postcards are recognized not just for their historical content, but also as works of art in and of themselves. For the people of today, collecting antique postcards from Bar Harbor, or from anywhere for that matter, is a comparatively inexpensive way to
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR Author Earl Brechlin is the founding editor of the award-winning Mount Desert Islander He is currently the Director of Communications for Friends of Acadia.
The attire was definitely more formal for these ladies enjoying a leisurely canoe paddle on a pond near Bar Harbor. Canoeing, hiking in the hills and woods, and afternoon sails on the bay were the primary forms of recreation. Other than wardrobe not much has changed.
hold onto a piece of the past. The affection they engender creates a bond to the past in much the same way the beauty and history of these special places continue to hold onto our hearts. The images in this book, while never intended to be a comprehensive scholarly collection, do provide a wonderful taste, a visual sampling if you will, of the way things were in Bar Harbor and on Mount Desert Island almost 100 years ago. In that respect they allow people of this time to take a trip not only to a place they love and know well, or may hope to visit one day, but also back to a place where no one can ever hope to go—another time.
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Balance Rock remains along Bar Harbor’s Shore Path. Geologists believe this granite boulder was left behind by a retreating glacier.
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eep it local! The Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce came up with a novel idea to keep the holiday dollars in Bar Harbor—pajamas. The Early Bird Pajama Sale is a huge hit happening on Bar Harbor’s Main Street on November 11th. What is called “steal and deal” means sales aplenty with Bar Harbor retailers and if you are brave enough to shop in your pjs your reward is even deeper discounts. Stick around until 10:00 am when the pajama theme extends to the Bed and Pajama Parade. Mainers do know how to have fun and all are invited to join and or cheer from the sidelines. Photo: Barry Gutradt
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Owners Erin and Casey combine southwest dishes with Maine favorites at the airport’s Salty Owl Café.
Great Food, Holiday Gifts and, Oh Yes, You Can also Fly By Michelle Haynes
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Locally-caught Maine haddock is also a menu staple along with a breakfast of old-fashioned porridge featuring steel cut oats, quinoa, amaranth, chia seeds, honey, toasted walnuts, banana and a spot of cream. (I had to look up amaranth.) Cultivated by the Aztecs 800 years ago, this native crop in Peru is a non-gluten grain loaded with nutrients. Like I said, more than a few surprises to be had at the gateway to Maine’s mid-coast.
ou do not expect to find authentic Pork Chile Verde at Maine’s tiny Knox County Regional Airport in Owls Head. Climb aboard a Cape Air flight to Rockland and find more than a few surprises at the airport’s Salty Owl Café. In addition to the, to die for, home-made pies, are several dishes reflecting the southwest roots of owners Erin and Casey. 52 BIRDSEYEVIEWMAGAZINE .COM
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Photos: Ann Murphy Do not leave Rockland’s Knox County Regional Airport without a visit to Blue Yonder Coastal Artisans featuring locally-made gifts. Needle felted birds are crafted by Cynthia Charles from Monhegan Island.
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If Hollywood held a casting call for an airline savvy Mainer, Cape Air’s Rockland Station Manager Rocky Stenger is their man, with decades of experience getting customers where they need to go.
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Maine Lobstermen — by Abe Goodale — Fishing Fog
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Born on a working sheep farm in Montville, Maine, artist Abe Goodale has spent the past dozen years working internationally as an artist and wilderness guide. He recently returned home to focus on a project closely connected to his Maine roots.
The Gibson Girl once reigned as the number one pin-up in the world. By Charles Dana Gibson, circa 1899
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consider my work a tribute to the hardworking lobstermen of Penobscot Bay,” says Mainer Abe Goodale. “I set out to capture a way of life, and an industry that is thriving yet fragile. These individuals are up before the sun, working to make a living and provide lobsters as a center-point to the Maine experience and the international market.” Goodale spent time on the water working with various lobstermen in order to gain a deeper understanding and create an accurate representation of their life. “For me these images are an opportunity to pay respect to the work of the lobstermen. This is my tribute to this extraordinary and hardworking community. This project is an acknowledgment to the men and women that make their living on the coastal Maine waters.”
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In addition to limited edition prints, the Maine Lobstermen series is available on a series of notecards. For Maine lovers on your holiday list there is no better stocking stuffer. The website for ordering abegoodale.com
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o not miss the seaside town of Northeast Harbor on your visit to the Bar Harbor area. Lisa Hall Jewelry, located at the top of Main Street, will have you rethinking the random beach glass you find on the shore. Artist Lisa Hall and her team are making magic with sea glass in some pretty spectacular jewelry creations. Hall has built quite a following, including the fan who put her on the proverbial map, Ms. Martha Stewart who loves Hall’s designs so much she featured her work in Martha Stewart Living. Hall’s shop is also her design studio where you can watch her transform the colored beach glass into wearable art and yes, she does mail-order.
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Ski, Bike, Ride and Après at Vermont’s Killington resort Photos courtesy of Killington/Pico Ski Resort Want to feel like an 8-year old again? Try Fat Tire biking in the snow.
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now shmo—a change of season need not mean an end to bike riding. In fact, the deeper the snow the better for those jumping on the fat bike bandwagon. The fastest growing segment of the bike world is showing no sign of slowing down and ski resorts around the world are featuring fat bike rentals for those not ready to give up their wheels. A modified mountain bike, the current lightweight fat bikes sport wide hubs and ginormous tires specially designed for snowy trail riding. Fat Tire biking is just one of the many winter recreation options at Vermont’s Killington Resort, located minutes from your Cape Air arrival in Rutland. Along with the bikes, there is the thrilling Beast Mountain Coaster. Not your grandma’s toboggan, this 4,800-footlong run down the mountain twists and turns with 360-degree corkscrews to keep it interesting. Tamer activities include sleigh rides under the stars, and a warm maple sugar scrub in the full service spa. If there does happen to be a skier or snowboarder in the group, Killington, affectionately also known as “The Beast”, rises to 4,241 feet elevation and has a vertical drop of 3,050 feet. Of course Killington also remembers the rest of us with novice and my personal favorite, bunny trails.
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“Killington offers six unique terrain parks, full of jumps, jibs, rails and natural features, suitable for all skill levels of snowboarders. Whether you’re experiencing the park for the first time, or filming an edit with your crew, Killington has you covered.”
Killington’s après-ski scene
–Mike Garceau, Youth Marketing & Action Sports Manager
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hanksgiving weekend brings a return of the Women’s Ski World Cup to Killington on November 25 and 26. This is a wow of an event attracting a crowd of 25,000 last year when U.S. Ski Team superstar Mikaela Shiffrin won the women’s slalom enroute to winning the overall Audi FIS Ski World Cup title. Expect to see the world’s best ski racers looking for their place in the 2018 Olympic Winter Games in South Korea this February.
EVENT SCHEDULE: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24 5:30 pm—Athlete Presentation, K-1 Lodge Main Stage SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25 10:00 am—First Run Audi FIS Ski World Cup Giant Slalom 1:00 pm—Second Run Audi FIS Ski World Cup Giant Slalom
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LYME, NH Fabulous contemporary. Great natural light. Gorgeous cherry kitchen. 4 BR, 5.5 BA. Finished lower level. Screened porch. Barn. $1,650,000
LYME, NH Set amid conservation land with views, barn, brook. Hand hewn beams. Period details. 3 BR, 3.5 BA, 4 fireplaces, 1st floor master. $1,200,000
It’s like having a friend HANOVER, NH Spacious home, 3 BR, 4 BA, super sunroom, huge screened porch. Guest quarters. 8.1+/-acres includes a pond & lovely views. Just 10 mins from downtown. $749,000
PLAINFIELD, NH With 46+/-ac, a large pond and a barn, this home has a gorgeous setting. Magical interior with great views. 4 BR, 3.5 BA. 1st floor master. Fabulous kitchen. $799,000
ORFORD, NH This colonial has been beautifully restored and has 3 BR, 3 BA, 4 fireplaces and an in-law rental apartment. Pretty gardens & separate studio/commercial rental. $535,000
HANOVER, NH Fabulously updated antique home. With 5 BR, 4 BA, a sitting room reminiscent of an Inn in the Cotswolds with its huge hearth and air of comfort. Great guest or in-law suite. Close to trails. $1,049,000
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THETFORD, VT Restored antique brick colonial. Spacious chef’s kitchen with high end appliances. 3 BR, 2.5 BA. 2nd floor master: large marble bathroom, steam shower. $389,000
Allen Street Hanover, NH 03755 603-643-4200 •
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LYME, NH The first schoolhouse in Lyme, and just off the Lyme Common, the home has restored wood floors and doors. Living room is preserved school room. 2 BR, 1.5 BA. $425,000
NEW HAMPSHIRE/VERMONT Ariel, Ursula, and everyone’s favorite, Sebastian, take to the stage this holiday season in a production of The Little Mermaid, at Vermont’s Northern Stage. Alan Menken’s award-winning score includes Under the Sea and Kiss the Girl. The show runs now thru January 7th and is located just minutes from your Cape Air arrival at New Hampshire’s Lebanon Municipal Airport.
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ohn and Paul together again in the world premiere of Only Yesterday, January 31-February 18. Writer Bob Stevens, (The Wonder Years, Murphy
Brown, Malcolm In The Middle) brings Paul McCartney
and John Lennon together in a Key West hotel room where the two men bond over their commonality of traumatic childhood events and their inspiration for the music that changed our lives.
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A scene from the film Line of Descent
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omewhat akin to the season opening in baseball, skiers are somewhat passionate about the first day they can hit the slopes. Since 1949 New Englanders have kicked off the season with the premiere of a Warren Miller ski film and this year it is a doozy. Line of Descent celebrates a long line of legendary skiers through a multi-generational cast of skiing’s icons and newcomers. “This season, we explore how skiers are shaped by picking up a pair of skis for the first time,” notes Warren Miller’s veteran producer Josh Haskins. “More often than not, it is family who introduce us to the sport or steers us on the path towards an ongoing passion—be it a ski bum lifestyle, a professional career or simply the desire to pass on the same feeling to the next generation. There is a kinship unlike any other in the ski community, and Warren Miller is the elder, bringing generations of skiers and riders together for 68 years, and this year is no different.” See the trailer at warrenmiller.com. The nationwide release happens in December.
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ADIRONDACKS: SARANAC LAKE 6-ER HIKING CHALLENGE By Lisa Ballard
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n a clear day flying on Cape Air to Saranac Lake, New York, the Adirondack High Peaks surround the aircraft from the moment you cross Lake Champlain until touchdown. There are 46 mountains over 4,000 feet in the Adirondack Park. Climb all 46, and you become a member of the special Adirondack 46-er Club. Sounds too ambitious? How about going for the Saranac Lake Six! What was created to promote these lesser known but excellent climbs, all under 4,000 feet, is working. About 3,000 people have completed the Saranac Lake 6er Challenge since its inception. If don’t live in the area, consider climbing one each time you visit. Regardless of how you do it, if you summit all six mountains, your name will be added to the official register, and you’ll receive a certificate, a patch for your backpack and the right to ring the 6er bell on Berkeley Green in the heart of the village. And if you do it December 21 to March 21, which usually requires snowshoes and crampons, you get the more macho Winter 6er patch. While becoming a Saranac Lake 6er is certainly easier than becoming an Adirondack 46er, it’s not exactly easy. Except for Baker Mountain (1.8 miles roundtrip, 884 vertical feet), the trails up the other peaks range from 5.4 miles to over 10 miles roundtrip depending on your route, with vertical gains from 1,266 to 2,221 feet. Stout climbs to say the least, but well worth the effort for the exercise, the chance to enjoy the outdoors, the spectacular scenery, and best of all, the feeling of accomplishment.
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The mighty Adirondacks—Author/hiker Lisa Ballard on the summit of Haystack-Raybrook Photo: Jack Ballard
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Photo: Jack Ballard Bird’s Eye View writer/photographer Lisa Ballard—she not only writes about mountains, she climbs them, giving her the right to right the bell.
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WHERE TO STAY, EAT, SHOP OR PLAY?
Look no further than our loyal family of advertisers. We thank them for their many years of support and as you travel to one of Cape Air’s far-flung destinations please call on them. If you feel compelled to let your fingers do the walking, find them with a click on their ad at birdseyeviewmagazine.com. On behalf of the entire Bird’s Eye View family, thank you. —Michelle Haynes
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Boston Harbor Hotel ....................... 43
Brass Lantern Inn ......................... 16
Crown & Anchor ............................. 31
Macdonald & Wood Sotheby’s ....... 37
Dreamland................................... 15
Pilgrim Monument & Provincetown Museum ..................................... 33
CAPE COD Chatham Sign Shop......................... 37 Sandwich Glass Museum ................ 37
Emeritus ...................................... 21 Faregrounds & Pudley’s Pub ........ 15 Johnstons of Elgin ........................ 17
Provincetown Tourism Board........... 31 The Red Inn ................................. 31
Harborview Nantucket................. 20
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Island Properties Real Estate ........ 16
McWayne Jewelers.......................... 63
FIORE Olive Oils & Vinegars........ 51
Maury People Sotheby’s Realty.... 13
Sugar & Spice .................................. 63
The Kimball Shop & Boutique ...... 51
Michael Kane Lightship Baskets ........................................ 20
Vermont Horse Country............... 63
Nantucket Bake Shop ...................... 21
CARIBBEAN:
Nantucket Beach Chair.................... 20
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Lisa Hall Jewelry .......................... 51 Red Sky Restaurant...................... 56 Rockport Market Place ................ 51 Rooster Brother ........................... 56 Trenton Bridge Lobster Pound ..... 47 Window Panes Home & Garden ... 47
Nantucket Chamber of Commerce .............................. 16 Nantucket Stock .............................. 20 Nantucket Windmill Auto Rental.......................................... 17
MARTHA’S VINEYARD
Nobby Clothes Shop .................... 21
The Back Porch Larder ................. 28
SeaGrille Restaurant..................... 17
Breakwater Real Estate ................ 25
Susan Lister Locke Gallery............ 15
The Collection ............................. 25 Harbor View Hotel....................... 29 Hob Knob .................................... 25 Island Alpaca ............................... 29 Kelley House................................ 29 Martha’s Vineyard Buyer Agents........................... 28 Martha’s Vineyard Museum ......... 28 Martha’s Vineyard Real Estate...... 28
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ST. CROIX The Buccaneer ............................... 8
THE BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS BVI Tourism Board ......................... 9 Sol Y Sombre Villa ......................... 2
NEW HAMPSHIRE Fireside Inn & Suites .................... 63 Martha Diebold Real Estate ......... 61 The Lyme Inn............................... 65
NEW YORK Guide Boat Realty ........................ 66 Hotel Saranac .............................. 72 Paul Smith’s College .................... 67
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EarthView By Jim Wolf, Director of Sustainability
For us, For us, nothing Opportunity Comes After but the Storm(s) nothing but green skies. A Cape Air’s Caribbean crew unload relief supplies.
s I write this, hurricanes Irma and Maria have finished their provide more storm resistance, and destructive passages through the Caribbean. Not a single microgrids will supply power sooner destination we serve in the southern part of our Cape Air universe after storms than is possible from was spared from major damage. San Juan, Mayaguez, Vieques, centralized diesel generation. and Culebra, Puerto Rico; Tortola and Virgin Gorda, BVI; St. Croix and We see great opportunities to be St. Thomas, USVI—these are not only the places you might travel for more sustainable and clean in the business and pleasure, they are also home to a significant percentage of our Caribbean than ever before. These Cape Air family. Employees living in these places are heavily impacted. We things will happen, whether or not have been concentrating on immediate relief for our families and communities, some people do not believe in always knowing that full recovery is going to take significant time. climate change! Following natural disasters there are three stages in the recovery process. We enter this holiday season with First is the period of providing direct relief to people in need of basic necessigratitude that all of our Caribbean ties. Next is the mid-term process of facilitating a return to normalcy; getting family made it through the storms A fuel-efficient Cessna 402 proclaims our commitment to sustainability. businesses, schools and transportation working so that people can resume alive, and with their great energies their lives. Finally, there is the process of looking ahead and using some smart intact. They forward to 12 Elook PA RENEWING 20 planning, so that the rebuilt infrastructures will be sustainable and better welcoming you! prepared to ‘weather the storm’. REDUCING fuel-efficient Cessna 402 proclaims our commitment to sustainability. Having produced over 3 million kilowatt hours ofA electricity, utilizing the power of the sun at our own facilities, we know that technologies now exist, 12 EPA RENEWING 20 and are economically competitive, that can be usedPARTNERING in infrastructures and buildings to make them more efficient and resilient. In these islands, you will CONSERVING see a power grid that is more environmentally sustainable. Renewable energy REDUCING ta Committed to Sustainability. l M e ri t A w will be a larger part of the electricity production mix, buried power lines will SUSTAINING PARTNERING HOLIDAYS 2017 71 En
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