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InterviewByColinSargent.

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FromI’heEditor Letters Listings Ilouseofthe.Month New England Homes

WS, Volume 13, Siu'inl>er 5 W Celebrating Our 15th Year

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ONE OF OUR READERS had quiteasurpriseforustheother day-thateachEuropeanLittle¬ leafLindentreethatcurves alongBackCoveonBaxter Boulevardisalivingmemorialtoasol¬ dierorsailorlostfromPortlandduring WorldWarI.

“Ilearneditdecadesagowhiletakinga double-deckertrolleytouraroundwhat everybodyusedtocallTlieForestCity,” shesays.

Intrigued,wecallcityforesterJeffTarlingatPortlandParksandRecreation Departmenttocheckthestory'out.

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Foryears,brassplaquesdecoratedeach treewiththesoldiers’andsailors’names andanoteaboutwheretheydied;nowa numberoftheoriginaltreeshavedied (50werekilledwhenaninterceptorline wasconnectedtotheCove’swastewater treatmentplantinthelate1970s),and thoughthenewgenerationlindensstill carry'brassnumbertagsthatcorrespond toourfallenheroes,fornow,theiridenti¬ tiesarelosttojoggersflashingbyingold spandextights.

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Dream Islands

Thatwasfun.Ienjoyedreadingabout WhaleboatIslandandStephenEtnier (“DreamIslands,”Summerguide1998, byColinSargent).Askidsweusedto sailaround,andcampon,bothWhale¬ boatandLittleWhaleboat,’Iheywere greatwildislands.

Somewherealongthewaymypar¬ entsmetStephenEtnier,andtheystart¬ edtalkingaboutwheretheyeachlived. OurplacewasattheveryendofFlying PointinFreeport,andhisonHarp¬ swell.'ITeywonderediftheycouldsee eachother’splacesoverthewater. Stephensaidthatwhenitgotdarkthat nighthewouldflashhislights.We couldseethemthroughtheislands eventhoughweweresomemilesapart. '1hisstartedatraditionofflashinglights onSaturdaynightsthatwentonfor someyears,untilhisdeath.

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OnespringIcampedunderneatha baldeagle’snestandsattherewatching themfeedtheiryoung.I’vehadbears comeandnestletheirnosesupagainst mytent,sniffingaroundmyheadfor food.1pretended1wasdead,butin facttheMaineWoodsarcwhereIfeel incrediblyalive.

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FrancisDrakeinthesixteenthcentury. z\ftcrChichester’sone-stop,RobinKnoxJohnstondecidedhe’dtrvanonstopcircmnnayigation,dubbed“theEverestof theSea”bvChichester.Knox-Johnston completedhisnonstoponz\pril22,1969, after313davsatseaandwasmadeCom¬ manderoftheOrderoftheBritish Empire,orCBE,bvQueenElizabethII. Hisaveragespeedwas4knots.Dodge Morgan, aboard AmericanPromise.

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Sowhyhasn’ttheworldheardofMain¬ erCameronLe-yvis,yvholiascircledthe worldinanastonishing79daysinaspace¬ shipcatamaranatspeedsofupto35 knots,smashingtheexistingrecordbv30 davs?Andwhatexactlyis1hePace?

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Ihcspaceship"multihullvessel Commodore Explorer carriedIwisaroundtheworldinarecord-breaking“9davs

TheLincolnvilleresidenthasbeen on twoAmerica’sChip-winning teams:1988,aboardStamLtStripes withDennisConnorandhisSail Americateam;and1992,withBill KochonAmerica3;beennamedtothe U.S.Olympicsailingteam;setaworld recordfromVictoria,B.C.,toMaui, 1lawaii,withDisnevheirRovDisneyin 1996;andhasevencrewedwithmogul TedTurnerontheFormula40DietPep¬ siwhenthevwontheSuperBowlSuper SailChallenge.W’ithancestorslike.Admi¬ ralByrd(thepolarexplorer),I.cverctt Saltonstall(U.S.Senatorandgovernorof Massachusetts),andAndrewIewis(Ceorge Washington’schoiceforCommander-inChicf),hehasabackgroundexhorting himtorecord-settinghighachievementsif heweren’talreadyanextraordinarycom¬ petitor.

Butthequestionpersists.Wliyisn’the aMaineiconlikeStephenKingorJoan Benoit?

AtalkwithCamprovidestwotantalizing answers1)thatheoftencrewswith‘furriners.’chieflvFrenchmen,because,simplvput,thcv'rethefinestopen-ocean racersintheworld,and2)anumberofhis recordshavebeensetaboardcontroversial catamaransandtrimarans.

Whilemonohullvachtsareluck\tohit

11knotsinidealbreezes,revolutionary newcatamaransandtrimarans,modeled ontheoriginalPacificIslandoutrigger canoes,canhit35knots.Theyactually hissastheyzipthroughthewater.Asa result,recordssetbymultilmllboatsare carryingasterisksbesidetheirtimes(or havebeenrecategorized),thewax'world recordpolevaultingheightsperformed withfiberglasspolesusedtocarrythem duringtheearly1960s(whenthevwere replacingbambooandsteelpoles),orthe waytheextraordinaryfeatsofpitcher SatchelPaigewerediminishedbvan institutionalconspiracyofwhitesports reportersbecausehewasn’tallowedto playintheso-called‘majorleagues’. Allofwhichdoesn’tbotherCamLewis much.Ile’Usetrecordsinmonolmllsas wellasthese“spaceshipsofthesea.”Still, somethingbeyondtheadventurerinhim seemstobedrivinghimtowardcreatinga teamthatwilldesignatoweringmultilmll thathe’llcaptaintowinTheRace,the first-evernoholdsbarredracearoundthe world,intheyear2,000.Andthe“no holdsbarred”provisionsofTheRace forceusagaintoask:

Doyoufeelthere'safriendly,ornotso friendly,conspiracyagainstcatamaransbv theyachtingestablishment?

CL: Conspiracy'smavbenotthebest wordtouse,butwhateveritis,itdates backto1876,whenlegendaryAmerican yachtdesignerCapt.NatIlerreshoff.“the WizardofBristol,"Connecticut,builta 30-footcatamarancalledAmaryllisand showedupataNewYorkYachtClub eventinLongIslandSound(thesuppos¬ edly“open”CentennialRegatta,with90 vesselscompeting)andstartedsailing aroundinthisinterestingvesselandwon everyrace.Lvenone’sjawdroppedwhen Amarylliswasunveiled,buthewasdisqualifiedfromfuturecompetitionbe¬ causeofa“lackoffacilities,”whichinthis casewasahead,andthatsortofputa damperoncatamaranswiththeestab¬ lishedyachtingcommunitv.Thcv'restill setintheirwavstodav.

Butisn'titasocialthing,too?The1lobie Catgenerationofthe1960sappealedto thebeer-drinking,crab-crackingcrowd.All ofasuddenalmostanybodycouldracecir¬ clesaroundthehugelyexpensiveteak yachtsoftherichandfamous,and.likethe UnitedStatesafterthelorieslosttheir

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CL: Thevcallthem“Bikerboats,”and yes,thevdon’tnecessarilypleasetheredpant,bhie-blazcrcrowd,theconservative vachtclubcrowd.

Andthentherewerethosecheatin’cata¬ maransthatslippedbetweenthendesand wonthe1988America’sCupintheStars <8zStripes.YouwereonDennisConnor’s America'sCupwinningteamin1988whatwasallthatabout?

CL: That whole 1988 Cup I was involvedinwasagreatfunsummer.The summerbefore.IdracedfromLaBaule, Prance,toDakar,Africa,withBrunoPevron.TheracetookusacrosstheBayof BiscayandoutaroundtheAzores,down around.MadeirathroughtheCanaries andintoDakar.z\bitofaslalomcourse. PrizeswereawardedattheParisBoat Show,whereIwonthemediaawardfor thebestfilmingoftheevent.Then,in mid-De-ccmber,1987,Iwasskiingin luancewhenIgotaphonecallfroma goodfriendofmine,PeterIsler,whowas workingforDennisConnorandhadbeen navigatoronStars<5Stripeswhenthe}' wontheCupin1987.Ipackedupand wenttoSanDiego.WehadaC-classcat. Dennishadneversailedonebefore,and neitherhadalotofthecrew,butDennis hadbroughtinalotofcompetitorsfrom theLittleAmerica'sCupcompetition whowereusedtosailing25-lootcatama¬ rans,and1wasoneofthekeyguys.Mv jobwastrimmingthebig1()()-foot-tal1 wingsailontheStarsandStripes.Alotof fightingwasreallvgoingonbehindthe scenes.

Theheadotthe\ewZealandteam, Michaell'’av,wasprettvupset. TheKiwishadspentfourvears andmillionsuponmillionsona dinosaurofaboat,the127-foot XeivZealand.which,withacrewof40. wasthebiggestAmerica’sCupchallenger in70vears.Itsmastwas17storieshigh, andtherewasnoconventionalwavto answerthechallengeinthetimeallowed. Vervrigidlvadheringtothe.America’s CupDeedofCiiLthecourtsruledthat wehadonlvfourmonthstocomeupwith adefenseorforfeitthecup.Thesolution wascatamarans.Wehadtwoplatforms,a solid-wingsailandasoft-sailboat,each60

feetlongwitha30-footdistancebetween hulls,connectedwithnylontrainpolcncs. Oncetheysawus,theNewZealand sailorsknewweweregoingtowinand soonwereprettyboredwiththeoperation. Theyhadtheirowncamp,andwehad ours.Whenevertheylookedatus,we »>sloweddownonpurposetolookslower. Itwasabestoutofthreescries.Wehad „goodboatsandagoodgroupofguys.The actualracingwasn’tintercsting-therewas »>reallynocontest.Wehadtosailslower

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(withmillionsincorporatesponsorships ontheline,itwouldhavebeen“bad'IV” »tohavedoneotherwise),andDennis,who issensitivetothis,tookninepeople insteadofsix,justtoslowitdown.We 1could have beaten the NewZealandbv „ over an hour, but Dennis said we wouldn’tbetoosmarttojustsmokethe k guys,becauseheknewthat,barringdisas¬ ter,weweresurclvKoin^towinonthe »waterbutmightlaterloseincourt. 1wasnewercalledintotestify.Wewon *theeventanddefendedsuccessfully.Den¬ nishadalreadvwontheCupbackin »1987,takingitbackfromtheAustralians. |Wewereabletogetridofthisrenegade pNewZealandchallengerandsendthem back.Weweresortofacorporatepoison pill.

I’mnotapolitician,Ijustliketosail fast.Itwasgoodthatithappened, becauseitallowedSanDiegoto reallyrunagoodevent.Butwhethermultihullsshouldracemonohullsisreallvamatterofopinion.I’ve 1racedonboth.TheAmerica’sCupisan eventwhichhasbeensurroundedbypol¬ iticsforever.It’saverypoliticalgame,and ।typicallyit’snotalwaysaprettygame.

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CL: It’sfunny.Monohullownersdrive tothewaterfrontinsportscarsthatcango 100plus,they’realwayssearchingfor fastercomputers,andthentheywanttobe limitedinthespeedoftheboatthey’re sailing.Itdoesn’tmakesense!

Whendidyoufirstraceincatamarans?

CL: Ifirstracedcatamaransinthe World1000racefromKortLmderdalcto VirginiaBeach,Virginia,butphysically I’mtoobigtoracemostbeach-typeboats. (1Ie’s6’4”,190pounds.)

Butgrowingup,youracedinmonohulls.

CL: IqualifiedfortheOlympicTeamto sailtheEinndinghy,asingle-handedclass ofboats.Ifiguredthatwasthehardestof allgoldmedalstowin.Youhadtocom¬ petein7races,eachlastinganhourand ahalf.I’dwonthe\\orldsandtheCold Cupin1979,andwonagaininthespring of1980,buttheboycotttookthewindout ofmvsails.In1984Iteamedupwitha friendofminesailingthefixingDutch¬ mansandfinishedsecondintheOlympic Trials-lostthelastracebyametcr-sowe

couldn’tgoon.'Ilieteamthatbeatus wentontowinthegoldmedal.Kight yearslater,Iwenttothe1992'Trialsinthe Einnjustforfun(afterputtinga3-wcck campaigntogether)andwentintohave somegoodsailing.

WhatwasitlikesettingtheTransatlantic sailingrecord?

CL: There'saworldspeedsailingcoun¬ cilbasedinEnglandthatrecognizes numerouspoint-to-pointsailingrecords.I co-holdtheTransatlanticrecordwitha frenchfriendofmine,setin1994,at9 days,8hoursandchange.It’sthefastest documentedeast-to-westsailingrecordof anykindofboat,andwediditfromthe LizardPointlighthousenearthetipof EnglandtoNewport,RhodeIsland.

1hetripstartedoffinbigwind,ina60foottrimaran.W'ehadsomegoodbreeze butnewergotintosomemajorstorms. Onenicethingabout60-foottrimaransis thatyoucanliterallysailaroundadverse weather.Youcanskirtadepression.In termsoffavorableconditions,whatmost peoplearelookingforisseastate.Thebig¬ geritis.themoresouhavetoslowdown. An800-footsteelshipdoesn’tbasetowor¬ ryabout15footwaxes,whilewehaveto worryaboutthewindbeingabeamand

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I’vealwayswantedtoknow,howdoyou getasharkoffyourrudder?

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Seeanythingelseinteresting?

WeranintofixingfishontheGulf Stream.Theinterestingthingisthesea birds.Thcv’rceverywhere.andthevre alwayschanging.You’renotalonewhen they’rearound.

OncewegottoYewport,1wasprettv suqrrisedhowmainpeopleturnedout.It wascompletelyfoggywhenwearrived, butthefogburnedoutsideandallofa suddenitwasagoodreceptionforan amateurrace.Thepeoplewhoknew aboutitreallyrespectedthefactthatIwas ontheboatanditwasn’tallaFrench team.Flictownturnedoutandthere wereallkindsofparties.

Whatwasitlikebreakingtheworld recordaboard Commodore Explorer? Whatwasthemostinterestingthingto washuponyourtrampolene?

CL:Noaliensewerlandedondeck,but therewasplentyofflyingfishandsquid. Inthetropicsvongetabucketfulevery morning.TheCommodoreExploreris86 feetlongand45feetwide,andwhenthe flyingfishseethefirsthullcuttingthrough thewater,itscaresthem,theytakeoff,and theygetcaughtinthenet.There'salotof speedthere.Weregoing20-plusknots, they’regoing20plusknots.Wesawalot ofalbatrossinthePacific,andtheywere prettv-entertaining,too.

What’stheweirdeststuffyou’vefound floatingintheoceanasyouskimmedthe globe?

CI.:Asfarasreallyweirdstuff.I’veseen somevervdisappointingthings.IsailedwithRovDisneyandsawa5to6-footsea turtlefloatinginafishtank,dead.1’vc sailedthroughoilslieksforhoursata time.Yougetbiguglytarballsalloverthe plaee.1'hishappenedintheMed,inthe Atlantic,offthecoastoftheAtlantic, cvervwhere,eveninthecenterofthe oceans.Theoceansarebob',butthe oceansareinperil.Theoceanhasbeen totallyabused,especiallyinthelatterhalf ofthe20thcenturv.

Youmeanthere’strashinthedeadcen¬ teroftheAtlantic?Ididn'tseeitwhenI wasaAawpilotintheearly1080s.

CL:'Iypicallvyouseetrashallthetime, mvlarbaloons,styrofoamcups,allthe time,cvervwhereintheoceanatleast onceanhour.TypicallyinaTransatlantic orTranspacvouhavetostoptheboatup tohalfadozentimestocleandebrisand humanwasteoffthekeelsandruddersof theboats.Thekeelsandruddersareverv verticalfoils,sothey'resharp,sensitise, andpronetocatchingstuff.Sometimes it’sjustseaweedandkelp,butmostlyit’s trash.

Soyou’reracingacrossatoilet.Ihateto thinkofthat.

CL:Thereareplasticbags,ropes,nets; we’veevenhadtireswrappedaroundour ruddersbefore.Andofcoursewe’vehit whales.

Can'ttheyavoidyou?

CL:Whalesarelikeradarunits;tliev canactualkswitchthemselves‘offwhen resting,andthevonlyhearwhenthcv’re turnedon.Ifthey’resleepingandnot echo-locating,thcv’renotapttodetecta sailboat.Weonlyhitwhalesonour aroundtheworldvovage.Intherecent Whitbreadaround-the-worldvovage,at least5boatshitwhales.

Beforewelefttogoaroundtheworld in199?,Iwasputinchargeofawhale avoidancesystem,toletthemknowwc werecominginsteadofhittingthem soundlcsslv.IranintoaDr.JohnLord, aspecialistonorca(killer)whalesfrom

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Thewhaleschasedyou.

CL:borawhileitwasbacktoMelville, theold Moby DickStuff!The}'were align!Butweweretoofastforthem,and afterawhilethe}'tookoffinanotherdirec¬ tion.

Inthemid-Atlanticunderallthisdingle starry’,doesitmakeyoumorereligiousorless?

CI,:Therearenoatheistsinfoxholes,as thevsay.It’sreligiousformeanytime,but whenyou’resurroundedbysomuch nature,thesealife,yourfriends,it’saspe¬ cialplaceformetobe.Wehavesailed beneathincredibleAuroraHorea/iswhere thewholeskyisgoingballisticinblues greensandvcllows.Whenvou’rcinthe middleofnowhereandyou’relyingon vombackonthistrampoline,it’savery spiritualexperiencetolookupandseeice crvstalsorgasesorthelightreflectingoff thearcticicecap.There’salotofmystery invoked.I'romtheearliestsewageson,it’s beenamystery.

You'rethinkingofleavingafterthat soundbite?I’vegotmorequestions.Isn’ta lotofthisallbigbusinessandproductposi¬ tioning?Eveninthe1930swiththejamons J-Sloops,peoplelikeSirThomasLipton weresailingtheShamrocktoadvertiseLip¬ tonTea.Andyou'veactuallyracedina boatnamedtheDietPepsi.

CL:Somesaythatnowit’sallabout sponsorsandsatisfyingtheirneeds,butwe alldowhateverwecaujusttogoout there.Myancestor,AdmiralByrd,hadto flvatruckloadofNcccoWafersdownto theSouthPoletosatisfyasponsorship rec|iiirement.Youdowhateveryouhave todo.1'hepolarexplorerScottdragged30 poundsofrockstohisdeathinanattempt togetthembacktocivilization.Thereare certainlyrequirementsdictatedbyrealih; butthethingistogetoutthere.Youcan readbookslikeThePerfectStormorInto ThinAirandlearnaboutvoyagersorearly aviators,andthatwhetsyourappetite.

You’redescendedfromluminouscharac¬ ters.Ilavetheyinspiredyoutotrytoachieve somethin"largerthanlife?

CL:Someofmyancestorsdidwhatthey didoutofnecessity.Iliketosetgoalsfor myselfandtrytomakeasmanyfriendsas Icanenroute.SoonethingAdmiral Byrd,mysecondcousin’sgrandfather,did formewastoinspiremepersonally.1 grewupwithfourofhisgrandsons,who arestillmygoodfriends.Ifyougobackto thefactthathewasaniceguy,thathelet Lindberghtakeofffromhisairfieldon Ix>ngIsland-AdmiralByrdtookoffaweek orsolaterandalmostreachedI'Yancc;he ditchedverycloseandwasrcscued-that’s settingagoodstandardforfellowexplorers.

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henvouthinkofthatgreatori¬ entaldetective,CharlieChan, oftheHonoluluPoliceDe¬ partment,vonmightthinkof suchexoticlocationsasParis.

placeswheremurderandintrigueanda touchofthemvsteriousarequitecom¬ monandevenexpected.1heverylast placevoumightthinkofisthequiet coastaltownofCapeElizabeth,Maine. Butwait!Thereisaconnection. Thefactis.thelatefilmstarSidnev'Pol-

er,who.successfullyplayedtheroleof CharlieChauinmanymoviesinthe 1930sand1940s,spentmanysummersin asectionofCapeElizabethknownas CapeCottage,aneighborhoodhuddled againsttheoceanonthePortlandsideof PortWilliams.

Ilerc,at21BirchKnolls,holerbuilta charmingbungalowrightontotherock ledge.

“Thestumpsofthetreesfromwhichthe housewasbuiltarestillinthebasement," saysJohnEitzgeraldofColdwellBanker Kennebunkport,aformerowner.“Its23footchimneywasmadeentirelyfrom rocksfromCasinoBeach.Standingon thefrontporch,CharlieChanhadunol> struttedviewsofbothCasinoBeachand RamIsland1aght.”

Mr.andMrs.Paul1lowell.thelatestres¬ identsatthehouse(whoreportthat they’reabouttoputitupforsalethissum¬ mer),saythatthey’dheardthattheactor

SidneyTolerusedtolivedthere,but admititcameasasurprisewhenthev learnedhewastheingeniousandpithy detectiveCharlieChan.ColletteIlowell, wholikesherChinesefood“sweetand sour,Iguess,"says,“I’dseenafewCharlie Chanmovies,butIcouldn’tremember whichones!”

Whichonesindeed!TryCharlieChan inHonolulu,1938; CharlieChanin Reno,1939;CharlieChanatTreasure Island,1939;CharlieChaninCitvin Darkness,1939;CharlieChan’sMurder Cruise,1940;CharlieChanattheWax Museum,1940;CharlieChaninPana¬ ma,1940;MurderOverSlewYork,1940, DeadMenTell,1941;CharlieChanin Rio,1941,CastleintheDesert,1942, CharlieChanintheSecretService,1944, TheChineseCal,1944; BlackMagicMeetingatMidnight,1944;TheShang¬ haiCobra,1945;TheRedDragon,1945; TheScarletClue,1945;ThejadeMask, 1945;ShadowsoverChinatown, 1946,DangerousMoney,1946; DarkAlibi,1946;andTheTrap, 1947.

Askedifshethoughtthecharac¬ terofCharlieChanwasoffensive toChinesepeopleorpolitically incorrect,ColletteIlowellsavs, “No,becauseit’santiquated.1Ie livedinatimewhenthatsortof humorwasacceptable.Itisn’t now,soit’sdifferent.”

ThecaseforCharlieChanis actuallybothsweetandsour. Thoughitwasoutrageousthat IlollywoodwouldchooseanonChinescactorfortherole(Leo C.CarrollandNoahBeen'also testedforthepartbutwerehand¬ ilybeatenbvToler)andcertainly notmuchofahelpthatCharlie reduceslife’sironiestofortunecookiesentiments,CharlieChan’s imageasaningeniussleuthwho triumphedovermanneredsocietvpeoplewasaboldlvpositive stroke.Infact,agooddealofthe tongue-in-cheekdialoguebe¬ tweenChanandhis“No.1and No.2sons.”bothcompletely assimilatedintoWesternculture, bringtomindsomeofthework thatnovelistAmvTanwould earnpraiseforasmuchashalfa centurylater.

ButwhvagaindidCharlie Chanmakehishomein.Maine?

Intheearlyyearsofthiscentury,there weremanysummertheatersinthegreater Portlandarea,andoneofthemostpopu¬ larwasthetheateratCapeCottage knownasMcCullum’sTheatreandlater astheCapeTheatre.

BeforehisroleasCharlieChan,Sidnev holerwasaleadingactorwiththeKeith’s StockCompanyandperformedinmany plavsandmelodramasbothattheCape TheatreaswellastheJeffersonTheatrein Portland,nowthelocationofBlueCrossBlueShieldonErceStreet.Mamfam¬ ousactorsperformedatthesetheatersat thattime,includingEthelandJohnBar¬ rymore.Erom1901through1910,atotal of7,014separatedramaticprograms wereofferedtothecitizensofPortland andvicinityhvthevariousplavhouses. SidnevTolerwasbornin1874in Warrensburg,Missouri.IIefirstap¬ pearedonBroadwayin1903.Short¬ lyafterthat,hebegantoappearin theatersinthePortlandarea.Inad¬ ditiontobeingafineactorandsinger,he alsowrotemanyplavs.I'woofthem,“ColdenDavs"and"TheExile."appearedon Broadvvavin1910.Hisbookofpoems, “StageErightandOtherVerses”waspub¬ lishedinPortland,bvSmithandSales,and isnowconsideredaveryscarcebook.

WhentheactorWarnerOland,thefirst CharlieChan,diedin1938,Eoxoffered theroletoholerandtheseriescarriedon, thefirstfilmbeing“CharlieChanin 1lonolulu.”

Ironically,inthesummerof1907,both OlandandTolerhadappearedinthis areainseparaterolesatthesametime. Olandplavedinadramaentitled“Hands AcrosstheSea”attheJeffersonTheatre, whileTolerwasplayingin“Ordersfrom Washington”atMcCullum’sTheatreat CapeCottage.Itwouldhavebeenaround thistimethatSidnevTolermadehissum¬ merresidenceatBirchKnollsinthetown ofCapeElizabeth.

Bvthenineteentwenties,Tolerwasa staroftheNewYorkstageandinnineteen thirtyhewentto1lollvwoodbutformore thanadecade,attheturnofthecentury, hewasamajorfigureinthethrivinglocal theaterscene,aswellasasummerresi¬ dentofthetownofCapeElizabeth.On Eebruarv12,1947,hediedathomein Hollywood.HeisburiedinW’ichita, Kansas.

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For 3 Ships, red & white flag, white up & pennant over.

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For Revenue Cutters, revenue flag (stripes running perpendicularly).

For Schooners in foreign trade, blue burgee oncenterstaff.

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Atwo-turretedmonitorwasassignedtoPortland 1Iarborlateinthe19thcentury. outbvtheAbenaki.Thoughtheirpolitical leadersinBostonprofessedsympathy,it wasnotuntilthediscoveryoflargemast pines(desperatelyneededbyBritain’sRoy¬ alNaw)thatFalmouthNeck(Portland Peninsula)gotprotection.

InthedecadespriortotheRevolution¬ aryWar,Falmouthbecamethelargest mastportinNorthAmerica.Becauseit wasaRovalmonopoly,mastingcreated fewlocalfortunes,exceptthoseofmast agentsCol.ThomasWestbrook,Brigadier

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ThedestructionofImlmouthshattered theinfrastructureandhadtwootherinter¬ estingoutcomes.first,itallowedthewrit¬ ersoftheDeclarationofIndependenceto denounceKingGeorgeforhaving“phm-

BytheendoftheRevolutionaryWar, it was clear that the bottom of the economic andsocialpondhadturnedover,andanew crop of Yankee merchants, nicknamed the Yankee Nabobs, had their day in Portland. Belowaresomeoftheirhouses.

The McLellan-Sweat House (c. 1800) was built for Major Hugh McLellan, partner with his father in the largest shipping firminFederal-periodPortland.ItisnowpartofthePortland Museum of Art. McLellan, a Revolutionary War patriot, was chieflyintheWestIndiesTrade.

The Capt. William McLellan, Jr., House (c. 1806), on the comer of Danforth and High Streets, was built for a master mariner engaged in the West Indies and European Trade.

The Joseph Holt Ingraham House (1801), on High Street between Congress and Danforth Streets, was designed by the celebrated Architect Alexander Parris for a silversmith and merchant who was an in-law of Admiral Tate.

dercdourSeas,ravagedourCoasts,burnt ►ourtowns.”Secondlyitallowedagroup ofsmall-timemerchantmarinerstorise ptopower.InthevanwasCapt.Joseph McLellan,Sr.Hishouse,ontheun1fashionableedgeoftown,wasspared,as wellashisvessel,whichwasatsea.

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ThroughouttheRevolutionary'War,old colonialfamiliesrepresentedthetownin, BostonandtheMassachusettspolitical arena,whiletheMcLellansandother> newcomersrantheport,organizedpriva¬ teerexpeditionsandthedefensesthat|

existed.Bvwar'senditwasclearthatthe, bottomoftheeconomicandsocialpond hadturnedover,arealrevolutionhad occurredwithawholenewgroupatthe helm.MenlikeJohnTaber(aQuakerwho> legallyprintedhisownmonev),Woodburv Storer,JohnMussev,andLemuelWeeks builtshippingfleetsthattraded,notjust withtheCaribbeanbutwiththeBalticand Mediterranean.Itwaslargehthesego-get¬ tersthatstartedMaine’sfirstbank,insur¬ ancecompanyandapapercreditsystem (lOUs)inplaceofbarter.Theirdetractors calledthem“Nabobs,”aftertheBritish adventurerswholootedIndia,anditwas atitlethevworewithpride.

TheoldYankeefamiliesdidn’tvan¬ ish,butbetweentheendofthe RevolutionandtheWarofISI2, thevwereeclipsedbytheNabobs whobuiltlargetradingvessels,lav-, ishthreestorvhomesandwereinallwavs moreaddictedtoconspicuousconsump¬ tionthantheirpredecessors.Ultra-conser¬ vative.thevthoughtnothingoftossing। neighborsinjailfordebtorpubliclybeat¬ inganoppositionnewspapereditorinthe street.

jFalmouthNeckunderwentaprofound imetamorphosisemergingin17S6witha newnameandsenseofdestim.BothFal¬ mouth,CascoBayandFalmouth,Cape Cod.wereportsofMassachusetts.This identityproblemandthefactthatMainers consideredtheirrival"apoorlittlemiser¬ ablesandheap",ledtotheseparationof theNeckasPortland,whichquickly

becamethesixthlargestship-owningport intheUnitedStates.Survivalsofthis Golden Age of maritime commerce includethePortlandObservatorybuiltby leadingmerchantstosignalarrivals, UnionWharfwhichstillexistsinamuch alteredform,thePortlandMarineSoci¬ etyfoundin1796andthegreat"square brickhouses"thatsoimpressedAnneRosallandsubsequenttourists.

TheGoldenAgeofshippingwasshort lived.Bythe1790’sGreatBritainand Prancewereinanearconstantstateof warandneutralzXmericanvesselscap¬ turedtheAtlanticearningtrade.Eventu¬ allythetwocombatantsdecidedtoclamp downandseizeshipstradingwiththeene¬ my.ThiscausedtheI'aberfirm,whose ownerswerewealthsonpaperandtrusted becausetheywereQuakers,todefaultin 1806.Intheensuinglocalpanic,mer¬ chantswerethenhitlwPresidentJeffer¬ son’smisguidedattempttosaveAmerican shipsandseamenbyendingallforeign tradebyenactingtheEmbargoof1807. WhenJohn'1abertriedtocollectadebt fromafellowNabobandQuakerhewas handedastackofhisownnotes.Taber complained,“Winthatmoncsain’tgood foranything!"Repliedhisneighbor,“1 understandso,andthee,friend,oughtto havemadeitbetter.”

BytheWarof1S12mostofthegreat federalPeriodmerchantswereruined alongwiththecconomv.Itwasatimeof soupkitchensandrecriminationswiththe Res.EdwardPassonproclaimingthe financialcollapseasGod’spunishment oniniquitouspopulation.'1wogreatmer¬ chantprinces,Gapt.AsaGlappand Matthew“King”Gobb.survivedhand¬ somely.'Thesenon-natiseYankeeshad disersifiedandnotover-extended.Inshort

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/.B. Broun'shugesugarrefinineryemfilowd1,000 workers on booming Commercial Street. orderthesesome-timepartnersamassed largefortunes,ranbanksandbusinesses andsentshipsalloxertheAtlanticand,in rareinstancestoIndia.Clapp,inparticu¬ larcametopersonifythelateFederalperi¬ odPort.AloughveteranoftheRcvoluionaryWarwhohadtrickedhiswayoutof awar-tornHaitibvpassingoffasafecon¬ ductdocumentsignedbyWashingtonas alettertoarebelgeneral,livedwellbut notbeyondhismeans.AJeffersonian,be lenthalfhispersonalfortunetotheFeder¬ alGovernmentduringtheWarof1812 andservedasanelderlyprivateinthe> militia.Subsequentlyhewasvisitedand askedforadvicebythelikesofLafayette, Madison,Polk,andBuchanan.Athis deathin1848theMerchant Magazine > boasted:“TherearcfewpersonsinNew Englandwhohavebuiltsomanyships, andemployedsomanymariners,mech¬ anicsandlaborersorwhohaveerectedso manyhousesandstoresanddoneso muchtopromotetheinterestandpros¬ perityofMaine.”

ClappwasthelastNabobandthefirst■ modernbusinessman.Itcanalsobe arguedthathewasthelastfull-fledged. maritimehero-model.Hisbusinesswas regional,diversifiedandconnectedto

centersofpower.Capt.(Japp’schildren derived11icirwealthfromthesea-builtfor¬ tunehutbecamearchitectsandpoliti¬ ciansratherthanactivemariners.Other familyfortuneswouldcontinueIobe madeatthehelmofvessels.Indeed,Capt. WilliamLeavittwasattheoutsetofa thrillingcareerthatwouldculminatein theenduringChase,Leavittshipbroker¬ age,agencyandchandlery,nowrunbya greatgrandsonandgreatgranddaughter. Onecannameotherfamiliescontinualh involvedwiththeharborandseatrade, buttheyareinaminority.

EvenbeforeClapp’sdeath,Port¬ landersturnedtheirdreamsin¬ land,oratleastpartlyso.J.B. Brownwasinmanywavsthesuc¬ cessortotheCaptainasPortland’s mostadmiredman.1Iewascertainlythe richest(payingaboutonethirtiethofall citytaxesin1881),andaboveallother merchants,hisnameendures.Borninthe WhiteMountains,Brownwasatrue landlubber.Kromgroceryclerktoowner, heenteredthesugarrefiningbusinessand by1855thePortlandSugarCompany andadjacentBrown’sWharfemployed 1,000workers.ThisconnectiontoWest Indiesmolasses(wherePortlandeventual¬ lybecamesecondonlytoNewYorkin imports)wasonlyapartoftheman’s

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z\lsoatmid-century,JohnA.Poor,the businessvisionary,pushedthroughwhat becametheGrandTrunkRailroadand> PortlandbecameCanada’swinterport andoutletforthatnation’swheat.Passen¬ gershipsarrivedfromLiverpoolandthe portboomedalong,withvisitsfromthe PrinceofWalesandotherluminaries. Portlanderswerepleasedbvthesuccess oftheharbor,buttheyhardlyflauntedthe waterfrontitself.

Promroughlvthe1830stothe1880s, Portlandproducedanartisticandlitcrarv sceneofgreatrichnessthatoccasionally rivaledthatofBoston.PromotedbyAmer¬ ica’sfirstartcriticandfavoriteson,John Neal,itincludedwritersHcnrvW., Longfellow,ScbaSmith,N.P.Willis,z\nn StephensaswellaspaintersCharlesCod-, man,J.R.Tilton,HarrisonBirdBrown, CharlesI 1.Kimballandneoclassicsculp¬ torsBeniaminPaulzAkcrsandFranklin Simmons.z\sforpatrons,J.B.Brownled। thepackthatcametoincludeJohnA. Poor.Itwastheland-basedMaineChari¬ tableMechanicAssociationandnotthe PortlandMarineSocietythatpromoted thefirstartexhibitionsandprintedthefirst catalogues.

Therewereshipcarversandmarine painters,butthevnevermaintainedthe, culturalstatusorthefinancialrewardsthatI otherartistsobtained.HarrisonB.Brown, isoftenmentionedasamarinepainter, butacloselookathispaintingssuggests

Ilisloveoftheseawasthatofalandsman. 1Iegrewupintheportbutneverbecame asailor.Innearlyallhisworktheland playsasmuchapartasthewater.This harkensbacktothepaintingofMaine's firstprofessionalvisualartists,(diaries Clodman,who,inthelate1820smade Diamond Clove on Great Diamond Islandafavoriteimage.1leretoothesea ismerelybackdrop,evenwhenvesselsare identifiable.Brown’ssuccessorinoil painting,CharlesKimball,isfarmore concernedwithlight,limeofdavandsea¬ sonthantheseaitself.OnivGeorgeM. 1lathaway,whoproducedsmallcommer¬ ciallysaleableviewsofCascoBavand franklinStanwood,amarinerwhose monumentalimagesoffull-riggedshipsat seabeautifullyrecordthetvvilightofthe ageofsailtrulydeservethetermmarine artists.Ilovvever,itshouldbenotedthat Ilathawaywasnotadmiredinhislifetime andStanwoodoftensurvivedhandto mouth.EdwardSoutherGriffin,carverof figurebeads,wasanexcellentpractitioner, butinPortlandwasconsideredacrafts¬ man.Intermsofstatushisworkwas eclipsedbyAkers’sneo-classicDeadPearl DiverandSimmons’sIxing/e/fowandOur LadyofVictoriesmonuments.Notsur¬ prisingly,Grit-fm’sstonememorialtothe firefightersofPortlandwasbumpedin 1910fromtheWesternPromenadein favorofamonumenttoThomasB.Reed. RelegatedtoEvergreenCemetery,itwas restoredtoaplaceofhonoratCentral

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Aidcollectorsarealways happytheydiscovered CentervaleFarm.Although wereaslargeasmostgroup shops,hereinour20,000 sq.ft,single-ownershopyou’ll finditemsgroupedtogether andwellarranged.Noneedto huntthroughahundredtables tofindyourspecialtreasure.

We’reeasytofindat200 Rte.1,Scarborough,6miles southofPortlandvia295.We havelargeselectionsinmany categories.Calltocheckour currentstockofyourspecialty.

EireStationinthemid1980s.Ciriffin’s oneotherstonesculptureisalifesized funeral monument to Capt. Jacob WinslowinEvergreen.Atonetime, Winslowownedthelargestfleetofsailing vesselsontheAtlanticCoast,butthereis nopublicmonumenttothisintrepid marinerandmerchant.

Wheredowncastportsandhistor¬ icalsocietiesbasealwavsval¬ uedandcollectedthefigure¬ headcarvingsofC./\.L.Samp¬ son,theboldship’sportraitsof WilliamP.Stubbs,JamesG.Babbidge andPcrcv/X.Sanborn,Portlandinstitu¬ tionshavealwaysgoneformore“sophisti¬ cated”works.Ifamarineisnotbv1larrisonBrownthenitisbyEitzHughI.ane. Ifitmustdepictavessel,itwillinevitably beanAntonioJacobsen.Ifthesculptureis notSimmons,itisDouglasVolk.Not localartistsbutonesthatwereatleastrec¬ ognizedbynationalauthorities.Onthis countthetasteofotherMaineseaports seemssimple,moreforthrightandreveal¬ ingofthedaytodavplace.

Mid19thcenturycitvtastemakers, foundersofthePortlandSocietvofArt,the oldCivilWarmuseum,andSocietyof Natural1listoryandotherculturalorgan¬ izationsturnedfromdirectcontactwiththe harbor.Culturalleaderswerebankers,doc¬ tors,lawyers,andretiredbusinesspeople. Inspiteofgreatmerchantfleets,the port’sstatusasCanada'swinterport(1850-

1920s),America’ssecondrankingmacker¬ elportinthe1880s,thehomeofthe destroyerarmoftheNorthAtlanticFled andbuilderof274cargoShipsduring WorldWar11anditscurrentstatusasthe thirdlargestoilportontheeastcoast,the bestmonumentswehavetotheportare ananchorinarotanneartheVeterans MemorialBridge,acastofVictorKahili’s lobsterman,adolphinsculpture,anda whalemuralatB.I.W.W'ehaveafire¬ man’smuseum,anarrowgaugerailwax', amemorialtoProhibition,fourhistoric houses,afirstratechildren’smuseumand evenachunkoltheBerlinWall. Thoughmanyinstitutionshavedealt withaspectsofouroceanichistorv,onlv SpringPointMuseumhasmadeanall outattempttoconsidertheportasa whole.Perhapsitisfittingthattheother sideoftheharborhastakenthelead,for ourworkingportisnotandnewerhas beendeterminedbvcitvlines.ThePort¬ landMarineSocietvhasalsoslippedits mooringsandmovedfromitsroomsat PongW'harfonCommercialStreetin PortlandtothecampusofSouthern Maine'TechnicalInstituteinSouthPort¬ land.'1heirBicentennialliistorvprosides asolid,colorful,butall-too-briefoxerview oftheportfrom1796tothepresent.Itis studieslikethisthatwilladdtoourshared knowledgeandleadinthenottoodistant futuretoacomprehensixchistorxthatwill puttheportbackintoPortland.

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ManyMainersknowthestoryof JoshuaL.Chamberlain,the Brewer-bomCivilWargeneral turnedMainegovernor,but fewknowthetaleofJohn Anglin,the14-ycaroldPortlandboywho in1865becamethesecond-youngestre¬ cipienteveroftheCongressionalMedal ofHonor.

JohnEdwardAnglinwasbornat14 UnionStreetonOctober5,1850,theson ofpoorIrishimmigrantsTimothyand

MaryLooneyAnglin.Thenextdayhis parentstookhimtoSt.Dominic’s Church,theoldestCatholicchurchin Portland,tobebaptizedbyFatherJohn O’Donnell.Johngrewupinapredomi¬ nantlyIrishneighborhoodnotfarfrom Portland’sworkingwaterfrontandGor¬ ham’sCorner,acolorfulsectionknown foritsillegaldrinkinghousesandclandes¬ tineactivities.

The/YnglinswerefromCorkCity,Ire¬ land,andhadarrivedinAmericaabout

1841,afterabriefstayinEngland,where theiroldestchild,Charles,hadbeen bom.TheysettledinPortland,wherethey hadninemorechildren.Onlyfourof theirchildrensurvivedtoadulthood. TheseamusthavecaptivatedJohnny Anglinfromaveryyoungage.Hisfather wasaseamanandmariner,asweremany oftheirneighbors.Bythetimehewas eightyearsold,theAnglinswereresiding onWillowStreet,whichranfromMid¬ dleStreettoCommercialStreet,nearthe CustomHouseWharfandFerry.By1863 WillowStreetwasinhabitedbysoldiers, seamen,laborers,painters,cabinetmakers, bakers,carpenters,andseacaptains.Al¬ thoughtheyoungboywasexposedtoall ofthesepeople,manyofthemIrish,he wouldonly,perhapscouldonly,relateto theseamen.Hisgodfather,WilliamBarry, anIrishshoemaker,whoalsolivedwith them,wasasoldierin1863,andprobably furtherinfluencedtheyoungladtojoin themilitary.

When the USSPontoosucwasbeing builtattheLawrenceShipyard,nearthe siteofthepresentdayCascoBayBridge, Johnwas13yearsold.Hisdreamsand imaginationmusthavebeenstirredby watchingtheship’sconstruction,because fourdaysafterthatshipwascommis¬ sioned,JohnjoinedtheU.S.Navy.Soon afterwardsheleftPortlandaboardthe Pontoosucforathree-yearstint.

John’sbrotherWilliamalsodidhis sharetohelppreservetheUnion.Buthe wasnotaslucky.Hewasmusteredinto theUnionArmyinDecember1863asa memberofthe30thMaineRegimentof Volunteers.TheolderAnglinsurvivedthe warbutdiedofbraincongestioninFeb¬ ruary1867.Hewasonly23.

ThePontoosuc,a12-gun,240-foot side-wheelsteamer,undertirecom¬ mandofLieutenantCommander GeorgeA.Stevens,hadputinto EastportonAugust18,1864.Little didtheyknowthattheC.S.S.Tallahassee, aConfederateraidership,wouldputinto Halifaxthenextdaytoreplenishitscoal supply.SecretaryWellesatoncewired Stevensandorderedhimtodestroythe Confederateship,whichhadcaptured andburnedmanyUnionships.

StevensenteredHalifax,butsoon learnedthattheTallahasseehadleftlate thenightbefore.Theyhadfailedtointer¬ ceptitbyonly7hours.4TiePontoosucleft immediatelyinpursuit.Theysteamed intotheGidfofSt.Lawrence,where

Commander Wood of theTallahassee hadalreadyturnedaroundandheaded forWilmington,NorthCarolina.Wood believedthathedidn’thavesufficientfuel tocontinuehisraids.ThePontoosuchad failedagain,butitwouldbeoneofthelast times.

ThePontoosucwascalledbacktothe southerncoast,whereitservedasan escortshipaspartoftheSouthAtlantic Blockading Squadron. By December 1864,theshipwasunderthecommandof LieutenantCommanderW.G.Temple, himselfaNewEnglanderfromVermont whohadbeenintheNavysincetheage of16,whenhetraveledaroundtheworld asamidshipmanaboardtheU.S.Frigate Constellation.

Now,withTempleincommand,the Pontoosucnowhadacrewof163,which included2Acting-Masters,3ActingEnsigns,anActing-AssistantSurgeon,an Acting-AssistantPaymaster,4Acting-Mas¬ ter’sMates,5ActingEngineers,andan Acting-Gunner.WhatJohnAnglindid aboardtheshipisunknown.Hehasbeen referredtoasaboy,cabinboy,drummer boy,andpowdermonkeyinvarious records.Morethanlikelyhew'asapowder monkeyandadrummerboy.Hiscom¬ mandingofficercalledhimaboy,sohe probablydidalittleofeverything.It doesn’tmatterwhatheactuallywas.It onlymattersthatwhateverAnglindiddur¬ ingtheBattleofFortFishercaughtthe eyeofWilliamTempleandhewasaward¬ edtheCongressionalMedalofHonor.

FortFisherwasasatairebelstronghold thatprotectedshipssailinguptheCape FearRivertoWilmington,NorthCaroli¬ na,todeliverbadlyneededsuppliesto Confederatetroops.ItwrastheConfeder¬ ateArmy’slastdoortotheoutsideworld W'hentheUnionArmyattackeditin December1864.

NavalforcesunderRearAdmiralDavid DixonPorterandArmyunitsunder MajorGeneralB.F.Butlerlaunchedan unsuccessfulattackontheForton December24th.Theiron-platedwarship NewIronsideshadthehonorofopening thebombardment.A60-shipfleetcontin¬ uedthenavalassaulttonoavail,lirePon¬ toosuctookaseverehitduringthebattle thattorethroughitshullandnarrowly missedtheengineroom.Afirebrokeout inthequartermasterpayroombutwas soonextinguished.

ThebattlecontinuedthroughChrist¬ masDay.SeveralUniontroopsw'ent

ashorebutweresoonforcedbackbya continuousonslaughtofshotsfiredfrom thefort.

Afewweekslatertheylaunchedanother attackonFortFisher.’Phistime,Major GeneralAlfredH.Tunneyw'asincharge ofthearmyforces.BetweenJanuary1315,1865,TunneyandPorterlauncheda jointamphibiousassault.Wilmington, NorthCarolina,wasnowthelastremain¬ ingportbywhichsuppliesfromGreat BritaincouldreachGeneralLee’stroops atRichmond,Virginia.

EightthousandUnionsoldierswereto beusedintheattackonthewesternfront, while2,000sailorsandMarinesw'ereto attackthe“northeastbastion.”Theland¬ ingbeganat8a.m.onthe13th,andby2 p.m.allthetroopswereashore.NewIron¬ sides,theflagshipof59Unionvessels, onceagaininitiatedtheassaultfromthe sea.

TheUnionArmyadvancedthrough thewoods,whiletheNavalBrig¬ adeopenedaconcentratedfireat pointblankrange.Hand-to-hand fightingensuedastheFederal strikeforceapproachedthefort,which w'asguardedby1,500soldiersupagainst extremeodds.Atonepointitseemedthe Confederateswerewinning.RebelCol¬ onelLambremarked,“Asthetideofthe battleseemedtohaveturnedinourfavor, theremorselessfleetcametotherescueof thefalteringFederals."ConfederateGen¬ eralWhiting,leaderofthefort,waskilled, andhisadjutant,ColonelLamb,was struckinthehipwithabulletandren¬ dereduseless.MajorJamesRileythen assumedcommand.

Meanwhile,theUnionshipsw'erebeing heavilybombardedbythearmamentsof thefort.OneUnionsoldierwatchedin aweastheironcladsfiredback.Hesaid, ‘Tomeitseemedlikemeteorsw'erebeing firedoutofavolcano.”Manyshipswere badlydamaged,andmanysailorsw'ere lost.ThePontoosucwasoneofthemore luckyships.Itlostnolivesandonly7w'ere wounded,includingActing-EnsignL.R. Chester.Inall,309Unionnavalveterans werekilled,wounded,ormissingin actionduringthebattle.

blockade-runners.

MajorRileyandhismenfoughtvaliant¬ lyforhours,butfinally,at3p.m.onthe 15th,theygavetheceasefiresignaltothe Unionfleet.TheFederaltroopsonshore stonnedthefort,andtherebelsfled.Fort Fisherhadsurrended,thuseffectively closingthelastremaininghavenfor

TheUnionhadsufferedathousand casualties.Eventually,morethan35 sailorsandMarineswouldbeawardedthe MedalofIlonorfortheirgallantryand heroisminthisbattle.Inallmorethan 1,500CivilWarveteransreceivedthe highestofmilitary'honors.

Incidentally,anotherPortlandboypar¬ ticipatedintheBattleofFortFisher.John P.CallanwaslikewiseasonofIrishimmi¬ grants,borninPortlandin1843.He enlistedMay'6,1861,andbecameoneof thefirstPortlandboystojointheNavy duringtheCivilWar.IIewasaboardthe steamerRepublicwhenittookpartinthe FortFisherengagement.1Iewashonor¬ ablydischargedin1867.For20yearshe wasanengineerontheislandandferry boatsofPortlandandfor16yearsthe engineerattheoldalmshouse.Atthe timeofhisdeathathishomeat28Cres¬ centStreetonNewYear’sEve,1918, JohnCallanw'astheengineerandjanitor oftheMaineHistoricalSocietylibrary andtheLongfellowHouse.

Afterthebattle,theUnionshipssailed uptherivertoWilmingtonandtookit over.TirePontoosucwasthendispatched toVirginiatoparticipateinclosingopera¬ tionsofthew'ar.Itwashere,ontheJames River,onMarch31,1865,thatWilliam G. Temple, Commander of the Pon¬ toosuc,sentareporttoSecretaryofthe Navy Gideon Welles recommending eightofhismenforMedalsofHonor. Temple’sreportincluded“RobertM. Blair,boat-swain’smate;AnthonyWil¬ liams,sailmaker’smate;JamesW.Verney,chiefquartermaster;AsaBetham, coxswain;JohnP.Errikson,captainof forecastle;ClementDees,seaman(col¬ ored);GeorgeW.McWilliams,lands¬ man, and John Anglin, boy.” John ErriksonandGeorgeMcWilliamswere “soseverelywoundedinthenavalassault uponFortFisherthattheyweresentto thehospitalatPortsmouth,Virginia;since whichtimeIhavenotheardofthem...” Temple’sreportdoesnotsayexactly whatthesemendidtoreceivethishonor, buthedoesgiveussomehints.'Ilieopen¬ ingparagraphofhisreportreads:“After matureconsiderationandcarefulconsul¬ tationwiththeofficersofthisvessel,I wouldrecommendthatmedalsofhonor beawardedtothefollowingmenunder mycommandforgallantry,skill,andcool¬ nessinactionduringtheoperationsin and about Cape Fear River, which

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extendedfromDecember24,1864,to February22,1865,andwhichresultedin thecaptureofFortFisherandWilming¬ ton.”

WilliamTemplewasdetachedfromhis shiponMay25,1865,andtheshipitself wasdecommissionedatBostoninJuly. Templewentontohavealongandvaried career,includingbeinganescorttoKing KalakauaofHawaiiduringhisvisittothe U.S.in1874,chiefofstaffintheEuro¬ peanSquadron(1871-73),andcaptainof theNewYorknavyyard(1875-77).He wasmadearearadmiralonFebruary22, 1884,andretiredaweeklater.Hediedin Washington,D.C.,in1894,wherehehad residedafterretirement.

JohnAnglinstayedintheNavyuntil 1867,whenhereturnedtohisnativecity toresideathisfather’shomeatthefootof HighStreet.Duringthe1870s,hewaslist¬ edasaseaman,sailor,andmarinerinthe Portlandcitydirectories.Hesailedfor manyyearswithCapt.MosesCould. JohnresidedonOak,Madison,North, Cumberland,Maple,andLaurelStreets throughoutthe1870sand1880s.Atleast forafewyearshelivedwithhismotheron OakStreet,andforatimewithhismother andbrotherDanielonMapleStreet. Fifty-sixMapleStreetwasformanyyears thehomeofJohn’smother,hissisterMar¬ garetandherhusbandWilliamGoode; John’sgodfather,WilliamBarry;andhis brotherDaniel,whohadlearnedthe shoemakingtradefromBarry.

DanielAnglingrewrestlesswithPort¬ landandmovedtoNewYorkin1888. Johnsoonfollowedsuit,movingtoMassa¬ chusettsin1891.Heissaidtohavelived inBeverly,Chelsea,andEverett.Atsome pointduringallhismovesandtimeatsea, Johnmanagedtomarry.Hernamewas MaryElizabeth,andtheyhadtwochil¬ dren,CharlesandAlice.’Hiesenamesare listedinhisobituary,butaJohnE. Anglin,Jr.,abarber,livedformanyyears withJohn’swife,daughterAlice,andsister onMapleStreet.Athirdchild?A nephew?Therearemanyunanswered questionsinthelifeofJohnAnglin.Fur¬ therresearchshouldclearupmanyof them.

In1897,JohnmovedtoBoston, wherehewascaptainofapleasure yachtthatsailedbetweenBoston andNewYork.Bytheturnofthe century'hissonCharleswasa Bostonpainter,buthiswifeanddaughter continuedtoremaininPortland.Wedo

notknowifthismeansJohnwasseparated fromhiswife,orjustworkedawayfrom home.

CharlesAnglinwasinPortlandvisiting hismotherwhentheyreceivedatele¬ phonemessagethatJohnhadsuddenly passedaway.Heleftimmediatelyto attendtotheremains,whileJohn’ssister andwifepreparedhisfuneral.

J"ohnAnglinwasafewweeksshyof his55thbirthdaywhenhediedon September7,1905.Hisburial recordstatesthathediedfrom Bright’sDisease,themostcom monfomiofnephritis,aninflamma¬ torydiseaseofthekidney.Anothersource sayshediedfromchronicendocarditis,a heartailment.'1hisothersourcealsostates thatJohnwas5foot9inchestall,weighed 196pounds,andhadthetattooofan anchoronhisrighthand.Thisinforma¬ tiondrawsforusauniquepictureofJohn, astherearenoknownphotographs.

Anglin’sobituaryintheDailyEastern Argus(Portland)statedthat“Portlandlos¬ esanotherofitsoldseacaptainsandone whowasgenerallyknownandlikedby seafaringmen.”

JohnAnglin’sbodywasbroughtbackto hissister’shouseonMapleStreet,where hisfuneralwasheld.Arequiemmasswas heldatSt.Dominic’sChurch,andhewas laidtorestinthefamilyplotinSectionH, Lot13ofCalvaryCemeteryinSouth Portland.John’swidowdiedinBostonin 1917.

'Iliecourageouslittleboywhogrewup inthepoverty-strickenneighborhoodsof Portland’swaterfrontandwentontowin theCongressionalMedalofIlonorwasall butforgottenuntil1991.Hedidn’teven haveagravestoneuntilDonaldNorton, commanderoftheHaroldT.Andrews AmericanLegioninPortland,andother concernedindividualsmadesureofit.

OnMonday,May20,1991,littleJohn¬ nyAnglinwashonoredwithaceremony andabronzeplaquethatisusuallyplaced onthegravesofallveterans.Whilethe plaquegivesbirthanddeathdatesthat conflictwithotherevidence,itisin¬ scribedwithoneveryimportantpieceof information: MEDAL OFHONOR.... CIVIL WAR.

AnhonorguardfromtheBrunswick NavalAirStationgavetheboysailorfrom Portlanda21-gunsaluteandflagdisplay, 85yearsafterhisdeath.JohnEdward Anglinhadreceivedhisproperplacein history.

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At the Armory Restaurant in the Portland Regency Hotel, spectacular cuisine, Old Port charm, and impeccable service come together in an elegant yet casual atmosphere. Along with fresh dinner specials featuring foods from land and sea, the Armory chefs prepare unforgettable house specialties like Seafood Fettuccine with lobster, shrimp, crab, and mussels; Steak Diane, and Black Angus Sirloin. The Armory Restaurant is also open for breakfast and lunch. Reservations recommended. 774-4200.

David and Elizabeth Grant opened Aubergine Bistro-Wine Bar in November of 1996 and within 2 weeks received stunning local reviews and have since garnered national acclaim. Cuisiner David Grant and Choi do Cuisine Gordon Cameron prepare French Bistro dishes such as Two-Texture Duck with Cassis, Sweetbreads with Port and Cepes and Crispy Salmon with Spinach and Pernod and Portland's only traditional French Cheese Course. Menu changes daily; all wines available by the glass. Dinner Tues-Sat 5:30-10; French Sun Brunch 11-2. 874-0680.

The Audubon Room at the Inn by the Sea on Route 77 in Cape Elizabeth combines breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean with culinary masterpieces that feature fresh local produce, native seafood specialties, and exceptional handmade breads and desserts. House favorites include grilled crab and macadamia oncrustod swordfish w/ orange popper basil coulis and sautd of Maine lobster and veal on frosh angel hair w/ roasted tomato bourre blanc. Patio dining and off premise catering available. Servingbroakfasl,lunchanddinnerdaily.767-0888.

The Barling Squirrel Cafe in Doering Oaks Park offers a wide soloctionofhomemadecuisine,fromburgers,fries,andsaladsto southwestern crab cakos, lobstor benedict, and mediterranean pasta. Serving brunch undor $5. lunch around $6. and dinner around $10, The Barking Squirrel is Portland's answer to New York'sTavernontheGroon.Dinooutdoorsoverlookingtheparkor indoorsbytheirfiroplace.Open7daysaweekinsummer;limited hours in wintor. Private parlies available; free parking; credit cards.JustoffExit6-A(1-295).774-5514.

BenkayRestaurant'sloyalfollowingenjoysitsIvisualandculinary worksofartipreparedbyprofessionallytrainedchefsfromJapan, its tknowledgable and enthusiastic wait staff? and iover-the-top taste exporiencei-Maino Sunday Telegram. Treat yourself to the superb SUSHI bar or an elaborate dinner cooked at the table. Try the NY Strip; Shabu-Shabu; Sukiyaki and tolu. Or tempura, teriyaki. A wide selection of appetizers, soups, salad, noodles, chickonandvegetarianselections.Fullbar,sakeandwinelist.2 IndiaStreet,frooparking.773-5555.

OwnedandoperatedbyRogerBintliff,BintliffsAmericanCafeis Portland'sonlyali-day-everydayJazzBrunchHouse.Greekrevival structure, charming antiques and detail make breakfast, lunch or businessmootingaspecialoccasion.Signatureitemsincludecrab and asparagus stuffed filet mignon, garden scampi with Pernod, seasonal vegetable le primavera, and a wide array of homemade accompaniments, including desserts. Unique wine list, full bar. Brunch 7-3 daily; dinner 5:30-9 Fri and Sat only. 98 Portland St (acrossfromthepostoffice)774-0005.

Bray's Brewpub and Eatery, the Lake Region's only brew pub servingthefreshestalesandheartyNewEnglandlunches,dinners andpubfair.Offeringsrangefromburgersandribstopetitfilets and Tuscan style seafood on pasta. Bray's occupies a charming Victorian farmhouse only 45 minutes from Portland on Route 302 atRoute35inNaples.Tiraseasonaloutdoorbeergardenfeatures acoustic entertainment on weekends, a super barbecue menu and agroatplacetorelax.Openyear-round.693-6806.

Cafe Stroudwater, specializes in American bistro style cuisine withanemphasisonnativeMaineseafood&primecutsofbeef.It Is five-star award winning chel William Boutwell's creative touches—such as pine nut encrusted rack of lamb with fresh ratatouille—that make this dining experience like no other in Portland.Inadditiontoaspectacular.GrandSundayBrunch,Cale Stroudwaterservosbreakfast,luncheonanddinnerdaily.TheCale also offers Portland’s only Chef’s Table, and an innovative soloctionofwinos&locallybrewedboors.LocatedintheEmbassy SuitesHotel,reservationssuggested775-0032.

In the downstairs at David’s Restaurant you can sample four-star entries featuring farm-fresh produce and native products like seafoodsausage,peppercrustedtuna,orgoatcheesepacketswith grilodvegetables(773-4340).David's,setinaconvertedopen-air market building, boasts an abundant raw bar, 20 varieties of

seafood,lobster,freshpasta,microbrews,andMaine'slargestsingle malt scotches list (773-4340). Torino's Stone Oven Pizzeria combines wild mushrooms, prosciutto, artichoke hearts, and fresh herbstocreateauthenticgourmetpizzafromoldNaples(780-6600). Allthreerestaurantsarelocatedat164MiddleStreet. Youcan'tbeatthelocationofDiMillo’sFloatingRestaurantat25 Long Wharf oft Commercial Street for fabulous water views of PortlandHarbor.Escapefromthehustleandbustleofthecityby watching the boats go by as you enjoy fresh Maine lobster served year-round, steak, seafood dishes, and more. Open 7 days a week from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., with a children's menu available. For drinksandalightermenu,trytheirPortsideLounge.772-2216. WelcometoF.ParkerReidy's,siteoftheoriginalPortlandSavings Bank built in 1866 at 83 Exchange Street. Established in 1976 duringtherenaissanceoftheOldPortarea.F.ParkerReidy'shas becomeaPortlandfinediningtradition,specializinginsteaksand freshseafood,butalsoofferingpasta,chicken,andsalads,with prime rib featured on weekends. Turn-ol-the-century decor, personalized service, and great food create a warm and congenial atmospherepopularforbothbusinessandintimatedining.773-4731. Deep in the heart of the mysterious Woodfords area at 540 Forest AvenueistheGreatLostBeer,whereyou'llfindafullbarfeaturing over50(that’sright,five-o)draughtbeers,predominantlyfromlocal micro-breweries. Accompanying them is an enormous menu with everythingfromsoups,salads,andsandwichestosteaksandribs, as well as a large vegetarian selection and the best nachos and buffalowingsintown.Discoverwherethenativesgowhenthey’re restless!Servingfrom11:30a.m.to11;30p.m.sevendaysaweek. 772-0300.Visituson-lineat:http://www.ime.neVbear/ Freeport—Harreseeket Inn. 2 blocks north of L.L. Bean, is one great country inn with two great restaurants. Enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, afternoon tea or Sunday Brunch in an elegant main diningroomwhichfeaturesclassiccuisine,tablesideservice,and flambes. The Broad Arrow Tavern offers an open kitchen, wood fired oven and grill. AAA*— Zagot and Wine Spectator Awards of Excellence. 84 rooms, indoor pool, extended stay condos. Open 365 days, major credit cards, www.stayfreeport.com. Harraseeke@aol.com .800-342-6423. Fax 207-865-1684. Hugo'sPortlandBistro,accessiblylocatedattheintersectionof Middle Street and Franklin Artery, was Portland Dining Guides 1996 Gold Medal Winner. The innovative menu changes monthly andfeaturesfreshseafoodandinterestingvegetariandishes.Crab cakes are a house specialty, and parking is available! Serving dinner only Tuesday-Saturday, with live piano music nightly. For reservationscall774-8538.

Katahdin, at Spring and High, opposite the art museum, specializes in comfort: comfortable food across a tantalizing culinary range, comfortable atmosphere and wait staff, and comfortableprices.Itsidontifiablyloyalclienteleestablishesits credibility and popularity. Try the fish chowder ($2.95/3.95), crabcakes ($13.95), grilled sea scallops with spicy lime & vegetable vinaigrette ($14.95) or the chef's Blue Plate Special ($10.95). All homemade desserts including their own ice cream & sorbets. Tues-Thurs. 5-9:30pm; Fri & Sat 5-10:30. Tel: 774-7140 Maria's Ristorante, est. 1960 by owner/chef Anthony Napolitano,offersexquisiteItaliancuisineplusalargevarietyof Italianwinesbytheglass.Spacious,beautiful,Italiandecorated diningrooms.Privateroomsavailableforlargeparties.Specialties: vealsaltimboca,lobsterallredoorfradiavoloandfriedroasted garlic calamari. Desserts: panna cotta, chocolate amaretto fudge cake, and Napolitano’s own pistachio gelato. Lunch: $5-S8, Tues-Fri, 1l:30am-2 pm. Dinner: $10—$19, Tues-Sat from 5 pm. 337CumberlandAve.,on-siteparking.Tel:772-9232. Mozon Middle's molting pot approach to nouvelle cuisine blends American ingredients with classical techniques. Some favorite menu items are a Maine lobster and goat cheese burrito with tomatillo sauce and mango salsa; grilled filet mignon over ovenroastedredpotatoeswithaparmesancrispandvintageportdemiglace; and fresh native tuna wrapped in sun-dried tomato pesto andItafianprosciuttowithabasilbuerreblanc.TheirBellinicocktail isthehighlightofauniqueselectionofwinesandliquors.Parking and terrace dining are available at 47 Middle Street. Open Tuesday-Sunday at 5 p.m. lor dinner. 774-9399. Natasha's. Portland’s newest restaurant featuring New Americanstytemenusforbrunch,lunchand(innerpreparedwiththefreshest ingredients,includingpastas,localfish,grilledmeats,andmany

vegetarian selections. Lunch Tu-F, 11-2:30; Dinner Tu-Th, 5-9; F-Sa, 5-10; Brunch Sa-Su, 8-3. 40 Portland St., 774-4004. Handicapped accessible.

The Oide House, the oldest house (c.1790) in Raymond sitting alongside Panther Run on Rt 85, offers a classic, European based cuisine(BeefWellingtonBordelaise,SteakauPotvre)withthebest Maine touches (chowder, Lobster Grand Marnier, Baked Stuffed Haddock). Elegant and comfortable, the Oide House caters to all ages. Recipient of the Gourmet Diner Club of North America Golden Fork Award (98). Dinner served 5-10 pm nightty; 5-9 pm Tues-Sun after Labor Day. Visa/MC, casual dress, reservations accepted;specialpartiesbyrequesL655-7841.

The Pepperclub is a prize-winning restaurant (*Best Vegetarian* and ‘Best Value* in Frommer's Guide to New England) featuring creative world cuisine. Its blackboard menu typically lists five vegetarian,threefish,andthreemeatentries,includingasuperb organicbeefburger.Peppercluboffersrelaxed,colorful,unusually affordable dining on the edge of the Old Port with easy, free parking and good wines and beers. Open nightly at 5 p.m.; payment by cash or personal check. 78 Middle Street, near FranklinArtery.772-0531.

Ricotta’s Brick Oven Pizzeria, voted ‘Best Pizza in Maine* since 1990 by the PPH and CBW, Ricetta’sistrulyatasteoftheold country.M.E.Curlyofthe PPH raves:‘Ricetta'sisarguablythe bestpizzawestofRomo.'Dine-in,take-out,delivery,andcatering are available. The all-you-can-eat gourmet lunch buffet includes pizza, pasta, soup, and salad. Kids eat FREE during Sunday lunch buffet and Mondays from 3 p.m. until closing. Located at 29 Western Avenue, South Portland. 775-7400.

Saigon Thinh Thanh, 608 Congress Street, Portland. 'Of the 137 restaurantslistedinthe1996-97edition,SaigonThinThanhisa four-star restaurant ranked first in value. Saigon Thin Thanh is Maine's—and probably New England’s—finest Vietnamese restaurant.’—Portland Dining Guide. ‘Fourstarsforfood,service, andvalueformoney.Withgood,healthy,flavorfulfoodandquick service in a pleasant, clean atmosphere, Saigon Thin Thanh is worth investigating.'—PressHerald. 773-2932.

Sevanah's. Come and eat 'Something Different.* Our authentic cuisine is sure to spicen up your taste buds. Maine Sunday Telegram reports Sevanah's is Portland’s newest four star exotic food experience. Caribbean and Cajun-creolo cooking at its best served in a bright and friendly atmosphere. Selective four star dishes include Roti, Curry Shrimp, Jerk Chicken, Jambalaya, Gumbo, Homemade Pecan Pie and more. Dinner (Tue-Fri 510pm), Lunch (Thur & Fri 11:30am -2:30pm). Fridays Happy Hour 5-7pm, Sat 1l:30am-10pm. Sun l-8pm. 144 Cumberland Ave. 761-7654. MC.V, AMEX.

Snow Squall, known for great Maine seafood and lobstor, also servessteaks,chicken,veal,filetofbeefandvegetarianselections. Offeringcasualdiningaswellasfulldinners,luncheoninthepatio ordiningroom,Mon-Fri.11:30-9:30.Happyhourdaily4-6.double drinkssinglepriced,wineandbeerspecials,freemunchies.Early dinners $7.95: Mon-Sat, 4:30-6 and Sun, 2-6. Famous Sunday brunchbuffet.11-2.LocatedinSouthPortlandwaterfrontmarketat 18 Ocean Street, ample parking. 799-2232 or 800-568-3260. Tortilla Flat has been serving New Englanders fine Mexican food anddrinkforover25years.At1871ForestAvenueinPortlandyou can find favorites like nachos, fajitas, chimichangas, tamales, burritos, tacos, enchiladas, and frozen margaritas seven days a week, as well as seafood, steak, pork, and chickon cooked with a Mexicanflair.Withlunchspecialsstartingat$3.95,achildren's menu, nightly specials, a Chili Happy Hour, a screened-in deck, andtake-out,TortillaFlatisamemorableMexicanexperienceyou canaffordanytime.797-8729.

Zephyr Grill, near the State Theater, sets an inviting mood with rich color and tiny spotlights that endow the tables with the atmosphere of private islands. Its regularly changing menu encompasses vegetarian entrees, seafood and grilled meats: perhaps a crisp corn tostada with smoked duck; slow woodroasted pork loin and cannellini beans; or pan-fried vegetarian hash with grilled veggies. Dinner 7 nights, 5 to closing. Sunday breakfast9:30-1:30.653CongresswithfreeparkingbehindJoe's. 828-4033.

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51th Annual Maine Lobster Festival, Rockland.July31throughAugust2willmark the51thAnniversary'oftheMaineLobster FestivalatRockland’sHarborPark.The Festivalhasacarnivalwithridesandvendors alongwithaparade,marineexibits,anda guidedtourthroughtheCoastGuardStation. OnSundayat2p.m.therewillbethelobster craterace.Admissionis$3forThursday, Friday,andSunday,Childrenunder12free. OnSaturday,admissionwillbe$5duetothe hotentertainment.(800)LOB-CLAW.

'IlieGreatFallAuction,OwlsHead.Enjoya freevisittotheOwlsHeadTransportation MuseumonOctober25th.Heretherewillbe areamerchants,members,andvolunteerswho donategiftcertificates,andhundredsofother itemstobenefitthemuseum.Call594-4418.

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thesmellofScottishfoodwillflowthroughthe airaround'HromasPointBeachinBrunswick, Maine,asthegatesopenat8am.totheMaine HighlandGames.Theopeningceremonywill beginat11:30am.andover50to60clanswill berepresentedatthisyear’sgamesfrom CanadaandallovertheUS.Tirechildrenwill gainasenseofScottishheritageasthey participateinyouthathleticsandchildren games.Therewillevenbeaspecialtableset asideforanyonewhowouldlikehelpfinding theirScottishAncestry.Theclosingceremony willbeat4:30p.m.Thecostis$18perperson byreservationonly.364-3063or545-2132.

Windjammer Weekend, Camden. Stand on thepubliclandinginCamdentoenjoythe beautyofAngelique,GraceBailey,Mistress, Summertime,andmanyotherWindjammers astheysailintoWestPenobscotBay.Thenstay tireweekendSeptember4-6toparticipate,or justwatch,asschoonercrews,passengers,and thepublicparticipateintheSchoonerBum TalentShow,BuildaBoatContest,Lobster CrateRaces,LifeRingToss,SailBagStuffing, AYawlBoatCompetition,HeavingLines,and much,muchmore.Don’tmissthechanceto spendFridaynightononeoftheWindjammers for“Berth&Breakfast”whichincludesan overnightberth,dinner,breakfast,andpossibly amorningsail.236-4404.

SudburyCanadaDays,Bethel.Takeablastto thepastatMosesMasonHouseinBethel, Maine,August7throughAugust9.Appreciate theluxuriesoftodayasyousectheoldtime eventslikespinning,weaving,quilting,hay ridesandcarriagerides.824-2908.

ArtInTirePark,SouthPortland.MillCreek ParkwillcomealiveonAugust8whenArtIn TheParkcomestoSouthPortland.From7 am.to3p.m.enjoyawalkintheparkwhile admiringtheworksofover175artistsasthey contendforcashprizesandawards.767-7660.

SkowheganStateFair,Skowhegan,willbe held August 13-22, at the Skowhegan Fairgrounds. Come and see David Lee Murphy.$5gateadmission.Forchildrenwho wanttogoontheridestherewillbean additional$5feeattheMidway.Formorein¬ formation,call474-2947.

ActonFair,Acton.CometoActonasthey celebratethe133ndAnnualFaironAugust2730.EnjoythesightandsoundsofBigAl Downing, Waverider, and many more. z\dmissionis$4,children11yearsandunder arefree.Seniorscangetintothefairfor$2until 4p.m.Parkingcosts$1.636-2026.

WindsorFair,Windsor.Visitoneoftheoldest agriculturefairsfromAugust30through September7attheWindsorFairgrounds.See Shayann,KenMellonsandmore.Andifyou likethethrillofagoodhorseraceyouwon’t wanttomissthedailyraces.Admissionis$3for adults16andover,childrenunder16arefree.

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Admissionis$5foradultsduringtheLaborDay weekend.549-7121.

PortlandChamberMusicFestival,University ofNewEngland,StevensAvenue,Portland. August21at7:30pmGalaFifthAnniversary Concert.August22at7:30pmTraditionand Invention.August28at7:30AnEveningOf FrenchChamberMusic.August29at7:30p.m. KlezmerandClassical.Formoreinformation, call1-8OO-32O-O257.

147thAnnualSpringfieldFair,Springfield. HaveyouseenElvislately?Ifnot,hecanbe foundattheSpringfieldFair,August29 throughSeptember1.Butdon’tstayjusttosee Elvis.Thefairisofferingfunandexcitementfor theentirefamily.Watchascarscrashintire demolitionderby,testyourseedspittingskillsat theLadies’SeedSpittingContest,ortakeout yourfrustrationsintheCastIronFryingPan Toss.Don’tforgettopleasethekidswithallof thechildren’sdayactivities,andpleasetheir parentswithtireeducationalbooths.Admission priceis$6perpersonwhichincludesall mechanicalrides.738-2165.

RichmondDays,Richmond.Dancethenight awayinRichmondandhelpkickoffRichmond Days,Friday,July25.Thenreturnforsome morefunJuly31-August2asthecelebration continueswithmagicshows,children’sday, demonstrationsattheWaterfrontPark,and more.Andifyoulikethecircus,callfor advanceticketstoRobertsCircuswhowill performat5p.m.onSaturday,August2,at RichmondHighSchool.737-2186.

MaineShakespeareFestival,Bangor.Ifyou loveShakespeare,thenexperiencePenobscot TheatreCompanyastheyperfonnMidsummer NightsDream, andRomeoandJulietfromJuly 23throughAugust15.Comeearlyandenjoy thepre-showactivitiesbeginningat6p.m.with Renaissancedancing,madrigalsinging, juggling,swordplay,children’schorusand children’sorientation.Performancepricesare: Reservedseating-$12foradults/$6for children,Festivalseating-$10foradults/$5for children.Afestivalpassforthreeseatscanbe purchasedfor$30.Allperformancesstartat8 p.m.942-3333.

Riverfest’98,Kennebunkport.Comecelebrate theriveronAugust22inKennebunkport, Mainefrom10am.to4p.m.ontheSouth CongregationalChurchGreen.Bringyour swimsuitandhavefuninthewaterwhere anythinggoeswithfamilycanoeraces,and decoratedduckraces.Thenletalittleduckgive youachancetowin$1,000inthelittleduck race-buyalittleduckfor$5andifitwinsthen youwin.Therewillbeliveentertainment,food, andbeveragesthroughoutthedayandplentyof gamesfortirekids(every'childwinsaprize).

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ajuriedcraftfair.Craftdemonstrationsand musicalperformancesareplannedtospiceup otherinterludes.Forinfonnation,callRivcrfcst andRiverMusic,967-1232,andHeartwood SchoolofArt’sCraftFair,967-8444.

laudholmNatureCraftsFestival,Wells.Sec naturepresentedatitsbestattheWellsReserve atLaudholmFarmtheweekendafterLabor Dayfrom10a.m.to4p.m.Comeandseehow manandnaturecometogethertocapturethe essenceoftheearththroughart.Admissionis $3perperson,children12andunderarefree. Allproceedsbenefittheresearchandeducation programsoftheWellsNationalEstuarine ResearchReserve.Forinfonnationandnature walkschedules,call646-1555.

6thzknnualKennebearportTeddyBearShow, Kennebunk.Ifyouhaveachildwholovesbears oryouarcabearcollector,comeandvisitthe 6thAnnualKennebearportTeddyBearShow atKennebunkHighSchoolinKennebunkon Saturday,August8.From9:30a.m.to3:30 p.m.youwillsecnewandoldteddybears,artist teddybears,manufacturedteddybears,bear clothing,teddybearmakingmaterialsandbear furniture.Saturday’sshowis$3foradults, seniorsandstudents$2,childrenfiveandunder arefree.967-0857.

Fryeburg Fair, Fryeburg. J.D. and the Doorights,andBigAlDowningrepresentonly aportionofthegreatentertainmentatthis year’sFryeburgfair,October4through October11.Thequalityoftheexhibits,aswell asthefair’simmaculategrounds,helptomake theFryeburgfair.Butwhatreallymakesitbig areallthepeoplewhocometoenjoythe museum,theflowershow,harnessracing,ox andhorsepull,thegiantmidway,alongwith everythingelse.FireworkswilltakeplaceFriday night. Admission is $4 Monday through Thursdayand$5FridaythroughSunday.For moreinformation,call935-3268.

AnnualFallFoliageFestival,Boothbay.Visit the Boothbay Village Railway Museum ColumbusDayWeekend,October10and11 wherefor$1adultdonationyoucanexperience acraftfairthat’sjustlikea"fun,three-ring circus.”Withover150boothsonthevillage greenforcrafters,foodvendors,andnon-profit organizationswhocan’thelpbuthavefun.Tire kidswillsurelyenjoythefestivalastheyget theirfacepainted,goontrainrides,anddo manyothergreatchildren’sactivities.Come andcelebratethefall.Formoreinfonnation, call633-4727.

CommonGroundCountry1'air,Unity'.This fairisanythingbut“common”withitsmanure toss,pig-callingcontest,internationalcuisine, worldmusicandmuchmore.Comecelebrate theruralwayoflivingSeptember25,26,27at theUnityFairgrounds.Admissionis$5for adults,$2forchildrenandseniors.Formore information,call623-5115.

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N’owthisisahouseworthsee¬ ingthissummer.Notonlyis “Westlook”theclosestthing wehavetoaErankLloyd WrightPrairie-styleestatein Maine,thisKennebunkportland¬ mark-justlistedfor$595,000byAiello RealEstatc-wasdesignedby,livedin, paintedin,andlovedbyAmerican ImpressionistAbbottFullerGraves (1859-1936).

TheresurgentGraves,whosefloral landscapeshavevaultedfromrelative obscurityinthe1960stoover$100,000 atauctiontoday,wasalreadyaworldtraveledinstructoratBoston’sCowles ArtSchoolwhenin1891hefirst learnedaboutthecharmsofKenne¬ bunkport’ssummercolonyfromone ofhisstudents,accordingtodocu¬ mentswrittenbyJoyceButlerforthe BrickStoreMuseum.

Infact,everythingwasturningupros¬ esfortheWeymouth,Massachusetts, native.HisfriendsandfellowCowles instructorsChildeHassamandDesmundTarbellhadbeenushersathis 1886weddingtoMontieMayoAl¬ drich,“daughterofthewell-known actorLouisAldrich...(who’dmet Gravesafterdeciding)‘totakelessons inflowerpainting,notbecause(she) hadtalent,butbecauseitwasthen thoughttobethe‘propercaper’”;his workhadalreadybeenexhibitedinthe ParisSalonshowsof1888and1889; hisdaughterEnidhadbeenbom;and in1905theSalonhadpresentedhim withamedalcallinghisTannagedes Filets“thebestpicturebyanAmerican artistattheSalonthisyear.” ReturningfromEuropein1906

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(he’dlivedforyearsinPariswithHassamandTarbell,withextendedsoujoumsinVeniceandAmsterdam),he “clearlypatterned(hisnewhome)after FrankLloydWright’s‘HomeInA PrairieTown,’whichhadbeenfea¬ turedintheLadiesHomeJournalin 1900,”Butlerwrites.

ButthisexclusivepartofKenne¬ bunkportwashardlyaprairie town.Acrossthestreetwas “Greywood,”theriverfrontcot¬ tageofnovelistMargaretDe¬ land(Gravespaintedatleastthree rose-strewnpaintingsofthishome), andafewhundredyardstotherear wasBoothTarkington’smonumental “Seawood.”

NeighborTarkingtonwassotaken withhisfriendthathewrote:

“WhenyoulookatoneofGraves’ gardens,youthinkyouhaveseenthat gardensomewhere;andyouhave, becauseitisagardenyouhave dreamedabout.Hiscanvassesarc friendlyandfamiliarandwistful;and thereisabitofadreamineachof them-somethingofmoonlightstolen intosunshine.Flowersarethethings easiesttopaint-badly.ButAbbott Graveshasmadehimselfthemaster painterofflowers.”

Butitwasthehouse,at86Ocean Avenuenearlydirectlyacrossthestreet from the Nonantum Hotel, that wowedlocalfisherfolkwhohadnever beforebeentreatedtothestudio¬ doingsofanactiveartistathispeak.

Westlook(whicha1906editionof thelocalmackerelwrapperTheWave called“longandlow...distinctlyfor¬ eign”)had(andhas)viewsoftheKen¬ nebunkRiverandChick’sMarina fromthefrontanditsownriverestu¬ arycurlingarounditsirregularback.

Agraciouslivingroomwithwhite wainscoting,fireplace,andanoriginal overmantelfauvistnudeGravespur¬ chasedduringhisParisyears(stillhere andrecoveredbythesellersfroma museuminNewHampshire-itsinclu¬ sioninthesaleis“negotiable”)bids youwelcomeonentry',whiletotheleft theceilingdisappearsforafloorasyou entertheartist’sstudio,inremarkable

conditionandstillabletoconjureup theghostofthemanandhiswork.

Herehemetwithmodelswho weredirectedupasetofspiral stairstoaspecialaerialdress¬ ingroom;herestillstandsthe pennanenttwelve-footmirror, darkenedbytime,wheretheystoodas hebnishedlifeintotheireyes.

Anditisherethatthepresentowners (onlythethird)ofthishousehave madeahappychangesincebuyingit in1980.Whilethepainterdespised lightfromthesouthandwest,thepres¬ entownershaveaddedsenseandsen¬ sibilitytothestudiowithalovely gardenwindowthatlendsbalanceto thehouseandgivesitsomeofitsbest views.Afalsewindowonthesecond floorwasmadetrueforthesamerea¬ son;otherwise,Graves’s1906prairie intentions(originalpaneling;built-in, leaded-glasscabinetry;brasses;andlight fixtures)haveremaineduntouched. PossiblyinspiredbyTarkington’s unusualworkspacenextdoor(where hecouldhideoutfromvisitors),a gallerywrapsaroundtheupperregions ofGraves’sstudioatthetopofthegraypaintedspiralstairs.

There’sawalk-through,see-through pantry'withleaded-glasscabinetsbe¬ tweentheelegantpaneleddiningroom facingthefrontofthehouseandthe kitchen,whichfacestheback;achanningthree-seasonroomfilledwiththe cool,dappledsunlightthattheprairie overhangsassureeverywhereinthe house;anupstairswith3largebed¬ roomsand(shouldn’teveryonehave one?)themodels’dressingroom;2full, 1three-quarter,and1one-halfbaths;a flagstonepatiooutback;and,alongthe estuary,aprivategazebobesideahuge, heated4-baygarage,workshop,potting shed,andboathouse.

If,likesomanypeoplenowadays, youlovetheworkofAbbottGraves, Sticklcyfurniture,tinroofs,andhave themeanstopurchasesuchalovely home,you’llfindyourselfinasortof floralheavenhereinKennebunkport.

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Masi Garden Furniture

The//acrecoatherntipojthissplendidislandoffersIbevery bestofIbeAlaiiieCoastalongwithcompleteprivacy.Spectacular oceanviewsthatincludeAlonheqanant)AlehnicIslands.Over .>200feetofshoreline,positivesoilslestforathreebedroomhome andeasyaccessfromWheelerBayAlartne.Comeexperiencethe naturalpeace.$269,000

Denmark, Maine

11roomcolonialfarmhousehas7fireplaces, 2 baths, large studio, barn, 2 car garage, greenhouse. 8 acres. $199,000.

ISLAND PARADISE Lovely6+/-acreislandsituatedonthe westshoreofMooseheadLake,nearthewestoutletofthe KennebecRiver.Offers2finecottages,tremendousviewsof MountKineo,greatshorefrontage,lotsoflawnarea,and electricandtelephoneservice.5240,000

LAND OF DREAMS Superblakefrontparcellocatedat BurntJacketPointonMooseheadLake.Beautifulbuildingsite withfantasticviewsandmanybirchtrees.Approximately12 acreswithnearly400feetofprimeshorefrontage.$120,000 Call,writeore-mailusforafreebrochure!

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Exquisite new home featuring customwoodworking,wainscoting, wide(24"!)pinefloorboards,brick fireplacewithhandsomewoodtrim. Three bedrooms and two baths. Qualitycraftsmanshipandattention to detail evident throughout. Centrallylocatedonthepeninsula with4.7acres,(additional49acres available)$210,000.

WALK TO HARBORFRONT

Statelyantique(1800's)villagehome withperiodfeatures,8fireplaces,attached barns, 5 bedrooms, 2'/z baths. Over 3 acresonhilltopsetting.Adistinctive homeinverygoodcondition.$249,000

ANTIQUE CAPE— MIDCOAST MAINE

1850'shigh-postedCapewith7rooms inthedesirabletownofNewcastle. Originalfloors,plasterfllathewalls, etc. Sidelight windows at both entrances, attached 2-story barn. Recent work includes, new furnace (neverhadone!),well,roof,insulation,

insideandout.

Peaks Island Waterfront

INTOWN WATERFRONT HOME

WalktoDamariscottavillagefromthisresidential side street. Sunny rear yard, with loads of perennials, slopes to frontage on Day’s Cove, DamariscottaRiver.Uniquelayoutallowsforin¬ law apartment or single family use. Priced way below average for neighborhood, just needs interiorupdating.$144,000

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House of the Month

Quietcharm-Peacefullivingincentury-oldbrickhouseon PeaksIslandwaterfront.3bedrooms,1.5baths,kitchen,LR, DR,largeattic,drybasement,largedeckonCascoBay, mooring, beach, landscaped, city sewer, water, walk to everything.IncredibleviewsofthePortlandskyline&islands.

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master deck or simple luxuriateinthepristineand

partofthisspecialhome.Anenclosedcourtyardforprivacyandtrailsinthe woodsallcomplimentthenaturalbcautvoftheeasilymaintainedgrounds. 5448,000.EdieBoothhby(207)781-2216

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NAPLES FARM— Early 1800’sbrick"Antique Cape”withbarnon12 beautifulacresoffields &woods(moreavailable). Originalfeatureswith updatedsystems.Walkto NaplesTownBeachon LongLakealonganice countryroad. $165,000

BIG SEBAGO LAKE, RAYMOND—Prestigious lakefrontneighborhood. Outstandingsandybeach& dock.(Idealforboats& seaplanes!)Loghomewith 3bedrooms&2!6baths. Greatscreenedoutdoor room&2-cargarage.A beautiful,peacefulsetting. $399,000

Rungeley Lake. Year round home located at the end of a quiet country road. This properly offers privacy and spectacular views over a beautifully landscaped lawn, permanent dock and breakwater. House has 4 bedrooms. 2 baths,fireplace.1st&2ndfloordecks. Oversized 2 car garage with workshop. $350,000.

Rangeley Lake. Comfortable log sided cabin offers 2 bedrooms plus loft, full bath, open kitchen/dining/living room with woodstove and screened porch. Situatedon15acreswith575'ofwater Irontage. Permanent boat/plane dock. Very private with panoramic views and privacy.$375,000.

Mooselookmeguntic Lake, Rangeley. Charming log cottage offers the get¬ away you've always wanted. 205' of water front, beach. 2 bedrooms plus loft, lakefront porch. Private, year rounduse.$199.51X).

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z\stunningstonewalledterrace tastefullylandscapedtoprovide bloom throughout the season providesadelightfuloutdoor retreat.Nicelynestledtoone sideareapoolandtenniscourt. Thiscouldbeyourdreamcome true.S695,000.CallJudyBenoit 207-781-2216

SUNSET WATERFRONT. A privatedrivebringsyouto "Windaway."ashingledCapeonthewatersofWesternBay.Six privateacreswithwindingpathsborderedbywildroses,beach peas,andwood liliesleadsto 299feetofvery accessiblepeb¬ ble-beachshore frontage. All rooms,eventhe garage'sstudio apartment,en¬ joythewonder¬ fulwaterview.

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Islesford.Oversevenprivateacres.800feetofpebblebeach andsweeping,oceanviewsfromBakerIslandtoMountDesert Island's Cadillac Mountain. Year-round three-bedroom home enjoys sunrises andsunsetsfrom the wrap-around deckortheglass¬ walledlivingrtxtm. Panoramic waler viewsfromalmost everyr<x>m! $450,000.

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Thisturn-of-the-centuryshingledcottage offers a unique opportunity for some fortunatefamilytounitethegenerations anilestablishtraditionsandhappymemories for years to come. At one time one large home,itnowhasthreecomplete(furnished) livingunitswhichsharearight-of-wayto Cedar Beach. $169,000

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Tenacresoflandsouthoftown,a2500sq.ft. reproduction Cape with wood floors, hand¬ madedoorsanilhardware,kitchen/breakfast room with Russian fireplace, living rooms with fireplace, dining room with woodstove hearth, three bedrooms, 2Vi baths, and a homeofficeoverthegarage.Whocouldask tormore.'$298,500

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Southerlyviewsdown1larpswell

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experienceoflivinginthisyearroundcottagewhichincludesa stonefireplace,living/dining room,sunroom/familyroom,two bedrooms,bath&thepossibility ofadeepwaterdock.$215,000

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WaterFeatures,or waterfalls,streams, fountains,etc.arebecoming anenjoyablepartofour livingspaces.Theycreate peaceandtranquillityas apartofacomplete landscape,sunspace, orevenlivingroom.We offercompletedesign, equipment,andinstallation.

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Wealsocreatespa/hot tubandsaunaspaces withaflairtowardsthe naturalgardenlook, alongwithfunction. Our15yearsofspa servicehastaught uswhatagoodspa shouldhavefordesign, service,andequipment. STUNNING highstyle Carroll Mansion condo¬ miniumfeatureshighceil¬ ings,incrediblemouldings, marblefireplace,balcony overlookingwelllandscaped grounds and swimming pool.Thereisnothinglike this one on the market today!5129,500.

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This most beautiful intown period (1868) home features a formal dining room, informalandformallivingrooms,eachwith fireplace, downstairs bedroom and bath, largeguestroomwith'/>bath,andtworoom andbathmastersuite.Inaddition,thereisa bright, sunny two bedroom apartment for incomeorinlaws.$298,500

SouthThom,xsion Light,brightandspacious Oceanfront Contempor¬ ary.3bedrooms,2baths, livingroom,diningroom, kitchen,andatriumdoors todeck.Allofthisplusa guestorrentalcottageon 4+/-acres. $419,000

cherrykitchen,stonehearth, brickpatioandstonewalls. Privatebeachprivileges,tennis courtsandamarina—-allapartof theneighborhoodassociation— provideawealthofrecreation enjoyment.Comeseethesunsets andhearthecryoftheloon!A terrificvalueat5385,900,

Thomaston Spacious well planned Contemporarywithfireplacedlivingroom,3bed¬ rooms, 2.5 baths, and officespacewithseparate entrance.Attached1car garageon1+/-acreswith welllandscapedlawnand deck. $189,900

Thomaston HistoricRuggleshome circa1827listedonthe NationalHistoricReg¬ ister.16roomfederal approvedfora4room bed-and-breakfast.This home offers a magni¬ ficentstaircase,terrace offdiningroomand2 one bedroom suites. $324,900

1851. Lovely 13 room Victorianwithlotsofroom forthegrowingfamily.5 bedrooms,livingroom, dining room, kitchen, largefamilyroomover attachedbarnandin-law apartment. $249,000

Seton10privateacres,this custombuilthomeisJust3 years old. In impeccable condition,its5000squarefeet offerremarkablecombination ofimaginative,wellplanned, and elegant living space perfectfortheactivef~milv. Wonderful use of natural

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IwasinTheSharperImagethe otherday,whenIranintoIrma Ulmanis.WhenlastI’dseen Irma,shewasacasualtyofdown¬ sizing.Now,hereshewas,stand¬ ingnearaneclecticassortmentof telephonesdisguisedasartifactsof Americanpopculture.Sheappearedto beexaminingoneintheshapeofa super-sizedroll-ondeodorant.

“Irma?”Iapproachedherafteronlya moment’shesitation.Sheturnedinmy directionwithaslightlypuzzledair beforeherfeatureslitupinrecognition.

“Well,hello!”sherepliedwithagrin. “It’sbeenawhile!”

“Itcertainlyhas.1mustsay,you’re lookingprosperous.”Indeed,Irmaap¬ pearedtobethriving.

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“Nothingchanges,”shesaidwitha shakeofthehead.

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“Actually,ImovednorthafterIleft work.1liveinatinyvillagealongthe coastnearMachias.”

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“Well,yousee,I’mavillagescold. Although,frankly,weprefertheword ‘misanthrope.’”

“Ibegyourpardon...”

“Here,letmegiveyoumycard.”Irma reachedintoherpurseandextracteda smallwhitecardwithembossedblack letteringinaGothicscript.Ireadit aloud.

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“Idon’tthinkIquiteunderstand,”I stammeredinconfusion.

“Well,peoplealwaysfeelnervous whenthingsaregoingtoowell.They knowthatitcan’tlast.Theydon’tlike towaitfortheothershoetodrop,andso theycallme,”shebeamedwithdelight.

“But...”

“Orlet’ssayyou’vedonesomething youshouldn’tandhaven’tgottencaught atit.So,ofcourse,youfeelguilty.Itcan

feelunbearable.”

“Iwouldn’tknow!”Imutteredstiffly. Innalookedatmeinamuseddisbelief andwenton.

“Then,therearethosepoorsoulswho simplywantabuse.Sad,really,butthe backboneofthebusiness.”

“Thesepeoplecallyouandthen what?”

“Theytellmealittlebitaboutthem¬ selvesortheirproblem.1decide whetherthey’relookingforarepri¬ mand,or,perhaps,justsomegeneral disparagement.'Ilienthere’sabuseand vituperation.Buttheycostmore.You havetobeeighteenoroldertocall,of course!”

“Letmegetthisstraight.Peoplepay goodmoneytohaveyouyellatthem overthetelephone?”

“Absolutely!AndIacceptVisaand Mastercard.Iofferthemcompletedis¬ cretion.It’sverycathartic.”

“’Hiispaysgoodmoney?”

“Oh,my,yes.Infact,Iaminthe processofsettingupaphonebank. There’sreallytoomuchbusinessforme tohandlealone.”

“Well,youcertainlyhavelandedon yourfeet,”Imumbled,atalossfor words.

“'Iliereisjustoneproblem.Insurance companieswon’taccept“BERATES” asamedicalcareprovider.I’vewritten tomycongressmanaboutit!”

“Butyou’renotactuallyprovidinga healthservice,Inna.”

“Nonsense!I’malotcheaperthana therapistandjustaseffective.It’sdis¬ crimination,that’swhatitis!”

“Hmm,”Isaid,glancingatmywatch. “It’sbeenwonderful,Irma,butI’vereal¬ lygottorun."Iheldouthercardtoher.

“Keepit,”shesaid.“Civemeacall whenyou’reinthemoodtobemiser¬ able.Igivespecialdiscountstomy friends.”

“Thanks.”

“Don’tmentionit.Havearottenday, youpompous,pusillanimouspedant!” Innasaidwithawaveandturnedaway. Ifeltmyshoulderssag.God,shewas goodatherwork!

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