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JN:WhenI’monaplanethat’sonfinal approachtothePortlandJetportandIsee theMaineMallandthenaflashofwater andthehousesontheWestEnd,something insidemejustrelaxes.Itjustfeelslikehome. Maybeit’sthelastplacewherethingsarestill local.OutinCalifornia,ifI’madogona longleash,thatleashistiedtoatreethat’sin Portland.Butmyparentsarewhatreally defineshomeforme.Whereverthevareis whereIwanttogo.Ilovemyparentsvery muchbecausethes’renotjustmvMomand Dad,butmyfriends.

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JN: They’ve come out and watched shoottheshow,butI’mopposedtothept ticeofbasingrelativesdowalk-onsandL kindofthing.Itwouldbelikemeshow upduringthelastfiscminutesofoneof: father’scasesandtryingtofinishthings forhim.Notagoodidea,foranybody. IreadthatBogartwasamasterofbeats ascreenplay.He’dlightacigaretteinact tainwayorwalkacrossaroom.I’veset thisinyou.Arcthereanysignaturebe youworkintoyouracting?On“Sudder. Susan,”areyoufreetoimproviseliketh JN:Idon’tsensethatIbaseanysignatr beats.Nothingconscious,anyway.On“St denlySusan”tlicywantmetotosstheline atextualsense,noriffs,hityourmarksa: sayyourlines.It’sprettymuchrestrainc butthat’shosvtheydoit,andthisTVwc isnew’tome,soIfollowtheir(Gar)'Dont andStevenPetermanofWarnerBros.Tei sision)instructions.

Doesitfeellikeafairytalcwhenyomi ityourparentsatPrincesPoint?Imen: thatwasaPaysoncastle,andwhenvc grcsvuphere,thePaysonsownedtheNe YorkMets.In1969,the)evenwonth WorldScries.

JN:Oh,it’sreallybeautiful.Iloseth ocean,sohowcouldInotlosethatplace?I: s’ery,scrybeautiful.ButasfarasthePaysor. connectiontotheMetsgoes,I’maRedSc fan.It’sironicformetothinkthattheywe: theMets’owners;nosvthatyoumention!: actuallysortofdisturbing.

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Doyoueverfeellikejustchuckingit all,goingtolassschool,andjoining yourdad’spractice?

JN:SometimesIvefeltlikechuckingit all,butyou’reforgettingthemans’more scarsofschoolandalltheendlesshoursof workandstudstogetthroughlass'school, letalonegettingaccepted.It’sextraordi¬ narilyhard,somethingI’msoproudofmy fatherfordoing.PlayingalassyerinFrom theHipanddoingallthepreparationand deselopingalegalmindaretwoentirely differentthings,andI’veneverkidded myselfaboutthedifficulties.

Ifyouweretobuyahomehere,where woulditbe?

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And,returninghereinmid-career,you couldtakeupsshcreCaryMerrillleftoff! Youcouldwearakiltandgetbombedin theFalmouthHowardJohnson’s.

JN:1certainlywouldn’t!Imaginewhat thatssoulddotoms-parents.

Ifsoucouldtellsour1998selfadvice knowing what sou know now, svhat ssouldyoutellyourself?

JN:Issouldn’tbasefollowedupThe BreakfastClubwithSaintElmo'sFire.I’d hasetriedsomethingaloneratherthan becomingpartofanothersoungensem¬ blecast.Beltertodipms’footinthere insteadofdisingallthewavin.

OntheInternet,agirlfromSweden hasawebsiteallaboutsouandsour performance inTheBreakfastClub,as ifyou’veneverdeselopedorchanged sincethen,asifsou’retrappedintime andspace.Younailedthatperformance, andit’ssomethingyoucanalssassbe proudof,butaren'tthoseexpectations limiting?

Thankyou.ForawhileshortlyafterThe BreakfastChib,Ifeltalittlebitofthat,just acoldbreeze.I’msureitwashardfor SeanConneryforthefirst400movieshe didafterJamesBond,whenpeopleinsist¬ edonhisbeingaBritishSecretService agent.It’saweirdbusiness.It’srarethata bakerisconfusedwithacake,butit’seasy toconfuseanactorwithaparthe'ssuc¬ ceededat.

RobbieBensononcejokedthathislife wentlikethis:Who’sRobbieBenson, Get Me Robbie Benson, I Want A Rob¬ bieBensonType...Then,Who’sRobbie Benson.

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You’vegonethatfullcircleplusone. Now that it’s ‘Get me Judd Nelson’ again,haveyouchanged?

JN:Absolutely.Alotoftimesyoucan anticipatethingsbetter.HopefullyI’ve learnedsomething.Andittakestwodays formetounstiffenfromplayingbasketball now,notjusthalfanhour.

WhenwereyoulastinMaine?

JN:Listsummer,whenIdidabenefit for the Jimmy Fund for the Goodman family.

SodoyoumissMainefoodoutthere? VMrcnIwasintheNary,Ifound1missed ItaliansandwicheswhenIwasstationed intheIndianOcean,andinaway,out ofnecessity,you’restationedoutthere.

JN:1getcravingsforMainelobster. YouknowtheseWestCoastlobstersaren’t thesamething,sowheneverIhearMaine lobsterisbeingservedouthere,1trytogo there.Italiansandwiches-theydon’t makethemanywhereelse.Icanalmost taste one from Terroni’s, near King JuniorHighSchool,if1thinkaboutit, or/Xmato’s.

WTiydoesn’tTheCate, yourmagazine on “Suddenly Susan,” have an ad de¬ partment?Whyisn’tthereacontroller (BrendaMarkley,ourcontroller,would liketovolunteer)?It’sasifyouguysfloat onacushionofair.

JN:Oh,voumeansitcomshavetobe based100percentonreality?Ididn’t knowthat!(Laughs).Ididn’tgetthat memo.

Well,Imean,intheinterestofver¬ isimilitude.

JN:W^ell,thisweekIsaidsomething wouldtakeusoverthebudget,soIthink we’vegotthatcoveredforthisyear. Whatwassourworstcareermove,and whatwasyourbestsofar?

JN:Maybeit’syettocome!.Mybest movewasdecidingtobecomeanactor andperseveringwheneverdoubtsetin. There’sawholeworldouttotellyou you’regoingtobeawaiterforever. DoyouthinkofMaineasyourhome, ordoyouthinkofCaliforniaasyour home?

JN:Ithinknow'ofCaliforniaaswhere 1livebutMaineasmyhome.

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CN: Birstofall,takeanoverviewofthe entirecultureandlookatthefactthat 60%ofwomensufferfromanormalphys¬ iologicfunction,liketheirmenstrual cycle,andthat,somethinglike30%-50% ofdoctor’svisitsbywomenareforsome kindofbreastpain.Youdon’tseemen goinginwithpenilepainortesticular pain.1mean,youjustdon’tseeit.Hys¬ terectomiesandcaesariansectionsarethe two most commonly performed opera¬ tionsintheUnitedStates.Youdon’tsee similar operations done on men. Men tendtovaluetheirmaleorgans;women tendtodevaluetheirfemaleorgans.This canonlycomefromanoverallcultural beliefsystemthattheorgansandprocesses ofthefemalebodyaredefectiveand somehowlessthan.Giventheunityofthe bodyandthemind,tomeit’snotabig leaptothinkabouttheculturalcontextin whichdiseaseshappentowomen.

You’ve said that women need to become“allieswiththeirbodies”and beactiveparticipantsinboththeirphys¬ icalandpsychologicalhealth.How wouldyousuggesttheuninitiatedgo aboutdoingthis?

CN: Myanswerisinwhateverwayyou can,tobegintoworkwiththismiracle thatisthehumanbody.Begintoaccept thatyoucanconsciouslyhavesomeinput, thatyourbodywillbeyourallyinthat regard.It’snottheenemy,andwhenyou stopseeingitastheenemy,you’reonyour waytohealth.Womenareterrifiedof theirbodies,particularlytheirbreasts. Oneofthenumberonehealthconcerns ofwomenisbreastcancer,butthefactis sixtimesmorewilldieofheartdisease, whichyoudon’thearabout.Ifyouwantto takealookatwhatisscienceandwhatis perception,thejuxtapositionofthosetwo

healthproblemsisaperfectplacetolook. You’vebeenpracticingandteaching inMainesince1979.Howdidyouend uphere?

CN:Iendedupherebecausemydad’s tent-mateinWorldWar11wasthechiefof neurologyatMaineMedicalCenter,so I’dalwaysheardaboutMaineasthis “mythical”placewherethiswonderful friendofmydad’slived.1studiedatthe SummerHaq)ColonyinCamdenforfour summerswhen1wasateenager.Then,1 met my husband (orthopaedic surgeon KenMoller)inmedicalschool;hisfami¬ ly had had a summer place in Kenne¬ bunkportsincetheturnofthecentury. Fiveyearslater,weescapedtoMaineafter completingourresidenciesinBoston.It wasjustoneofthosethingswhere,you know,thiswastheplace.

Wherearesomelocalspotsyouliketo goforyourownmentalwellbeingand relaxation?

CN:WinslowPark.'Hiecliffwalkat Prout’sNeckisfantastic,especiallywhen thewavesarebig.Iliketotakeadriveout toSunsetPointinYarmouthandbike aroundthebackroadsinmyneighbor¬ hood.Andanythingonthecoast-any beach,PortlandHeadLight,allthoseareas. There’sjustsomethingaboutthefeeling ofitthatfeels“right”andhealthy.1don’t thinkI’deverwanttobeanywhereelse.

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AfricanAmericanelectedtotheMaine Legislature(1972-1978)andwithhiswife Anita,foundingtheAfricanAmerican ArchivesattheUniversityofSouthern Maine.Yetthesearesimplyhighpointsin aremarkablyproductivelifeandcareer thatdeservesfullerstudy.

Geraldwasbomin1931toCharlesR. andPansyTalbot.Thoughbothhispar¬ entsplayedsportsatandgraduatedfrom BangorHigh,theirliveswerecircum¬ scribedbyracialcustomsandattitudes. Hegrewupinanatmospherewhereonly certainjobswereopentoblacks,most neighborhoodswereclosedtobuyingor rentingbypersonsofcolor,andelected officeseemedunrealistic.Personalracial slursdirectedbywhiteco-workerswere not uncommon.

Inhisyouth,lessthanonepercentofthe population(fewerthan500Bangoreans) madeupthestate’sAfricanAmerican populationbuthavebeenmakingsub¬ stantialcontributionstoMainesincethe 1600s.Theyhavebeenbusinessowners, shipcaptains,journalists,novelists,minis¬ ters,andmilitaryheroes,thoughtheir contributionstendedtobeforgottenorillrecorded.Throughresearch,Gerrydis¬ coveredthathisownfirstdown-eastances¬ torwasAbrahamTalbett,aslaveinMass¬ achusetts,hadservedintheRevolutionaiy Warandsettledinwhatisnowthecom¬ munityofChina,Maine.

After graduating from Bangor High, GerryenlistedintheArmy(1953-56), hopingtoseetheAmericanSouth.Intyp¬ icalserviceironythefurthestsouthhegot wasFortDevens,Massachusetts,withthe restspentoniceinThule,Greenland.In 1954hemarriedAnitaCummingsofPort¬ land.Togethertheyraisedfourdaughters. Findingdecenthousingandagoodjob provedastruggle,withGerryeventually securingapositionastypographerwith theGuyGannettPublishingCompanyin 1966.EddieFitzpatrick,aformereditorof theMaine Sunday Telegram,recallsGer¬ ryas“theonlyblackguyatthepaperina tight-knit,highlyunionizeddepartmentin whichsonusuallyfollowedfatherand nephewfolloweduncle.”

Intennsofpublic,politicalactivism,his wasalreadyanametobereckonedwith. Aslateas1946,65percentofMaine’s hotels and overnight accommodations excludedjewsorpeopleofcolor.Legisla¬ tionsmadesuchpracticeillegalinthe 1950s,butmanyformsofdiscrimination remained.TalbotjoinedtheNAACPand

servedaslocalvicepresidentin1957.By 1963,theCivilRightsmovementheated upandhewasoneofjustahalfdozen MainersinvolvedinthefamousMarch onWashington.

Differencesovertacticsarosewithinthe ranksofthePortlandNAACP,andTalbot waselectedpresidentofanewlychartered NAACPchapterwherehejoinedfellow activistsDonaldFisher,LeonardCum¬ mings,AnnJordan,andhiswifeAnita. Fromthebeginningthisenergeticgroup, withGerryaspointman,madeadiffer¬ ence.In1965hejoinedGlennPayneof theBangorNAACPonthevoterregistra¬ tiondriveinMississippi,ajourneythat haditsshareofdanger.Closertohome, theorganizationanditsspokesmancon¬ frontedtherealestateindustryandland¬ lordswhohadlongkeptAfrican-Amer¬ icansfrombuyingorrentingoutsideof Portland’sMunjoyHillandUnionSta¬ tionneighborhoods.Asadrivingforcein passingMaine’s“FairHousingBill,”Tal¬ botwasoneofthosepresentwhenGov. JohnILReedsigneditintolawin1966. In1972,GeraldTalbotwaselectedto theMaineHouseofRepresentatives, wherehelaboredlongandsuccessfully fortheMaineHumanRightsAct.Indeed, thisisanerainthelegislationthatde¬ servesseriousscholarlystudy.Afterleaving thelegislature,Talbothascontinuedto speakoutforcefullyontheissuesofCivil Rightsanddiversity',andiscurrentlyin¬ volvedwithAARPandtheBoysandGirls Club.Thetraditioncontinueswithhis daughter,RachelTalbotRoss,whoserves asAffirmativeActionOfficefortheCityof Portland.“Ican’tkeepupwithRachel!” Cerrylaughs.

Indeed,thesizeofMaine’sAfrican Americanpopulation,aswellas Maine’sculturaldynamics,have changedgreatlysinceGerry’searly activistdays.Maine’sblackpopu¬ lationgrewfrom3,128in1980to5,134in 1990,withnewcitizensarrivingfrom Somali,Uganda,Chad,andmanyother Africannations.“Somuchhaschanged,” Talbotsays.“Fifteenortwentyyearsago youcouldgotothesupermarketandsel¬ domseeanotherblackfamily.”

Having helped change the course of Mainehistory,GeraldTalbothasalso beenoneofthekeyfiguresinpreserving it.Throughouttheirlives,CerryandAni¬ tahavecollectedphotographs,docu¬ ments,andotherobjectsrelatingtoAf¬ rican Americans and Civil Rights in

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Withareputationforhealingmin¬ istries,BishopChiltonKnudsen waselectedtofillthehighest positionintheMaineEpisco¬ palChurchonMarch28thof thisyear.'Illiswasespeciallymomentous becauseherconsecrationmarkedthefirst timeawomanhaseverbeenelectedBish¬ opofMaineandsignifiedtoEpisco¬ paliansalloverMainethatthepainful replacementofherpredecessor(whowas forcedtoresignwhenalongtimeaffairhe wasinvolvedincametolight)wasfinally complete.Nowthatthedustissettling,it’s clearthatherwindfallarrivalhereisheav¬ ensent.Nostrangerhereinparadise,she spent summers on Penobscot Bay as a child(“animportantreligiousexperience formewasfindingastarfishandlearning aboutregeneration-andthinkingthatit wasaformofeternallife”),andtoured Maineduringaresearchfellowshipat WoodsHolein1970.Shenowspendsher daystravelingupanddownMainemak¬ ingcontactwithallherconstituentsina goldJeepGrandCherokeewiththeap¬ propriatelicenseplate“Anglcn.”Herex¬ traordinarybishopricenergyhasalready beennicknamed“purplegunpowder.”

Ilowdoyouimpartasenseofcalmor stabilitytoasituation?Everyoneknows how to make waves, but how do you ‘makecalm’?

BK:'niere’sa1Icbrewword,Shalomtomanypeopleitmeanspeace,every¬ thingquiet,smooth,unruffled.Actuallyit meansfruitfulness,peacewherecreativity flow'sfromitandthereisenergyforgood. ’Hiat’sthecalmI’mafter.Ihaveasense ofbeingcalledtoaministryofhealing, butthere’sadifferencebetweenhealing andanaesthesia.Ifthingsgotorderlytoo fast,itmeanswe’dbemissingthegiftof thistime.Thepurposeofhealingisn’tjust

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BK: I’manactiveperson.I’mnotaqui¬ et,look-out-thc-windowkindofperson.I grewupallovertheUnitedStatesandin theWesternPacific,becausemyfather wasaNavyofficer.IlikedPittsburgh, where1livedfromage7-12whiledadwas workingonnuclearsubmarinesatWest¬ inghouse,somuchthatIreturnedthereto gotoChathamCollege,where1graduat¬ edasabiologymajor,in1968,andtaught biologytherefrom1968-1973.Today, Chathamboastsatleastthreefemale priests.AftergraduatingfromSeabury WesternTheologicalSeminaryin1980,1 madeitthroughtheordinationprocess withthehelpoftheDioceseofIndi¬ anapoliswhenChicagowouldnotaccept womenaspriests.Fourgenerationsof men in my family went to the Naval Academy.Iwastherebelliouschildwitha differentcalling.Idemonstratedagainst thewarinVietnam.

Ilowdoyourestorelostinnocence,or isitevendesirabletodoso?

BK: There’sawonderfultheological phrase,‘secondnaivete.’Evilcomesand weconfrontit,andthenwecangointoa secondnaivete,whichisrestoringtrust andpromotingasecondsenseofsafety.

HowcanEpiscopaleansvaluethegood thatyourpredecessorcreated?Among manythings,hedirectedtheformation oftheCommitteeAgainstRacismin Maine,towhichyouhavelententhusi¬ asticsupport.

BK: 1hopetheyalreadyhave,because muchofthegoodnessofthatministry'is evidentallaround.Thecurrentcrisisin thepresidencyremindsusthateverylead¬

ershippositionisaparadox.Splendidcon¬ tributions,andthen,youknowwhat? Therearepeoplewhoaredeeplyinjured bythebehaviorofourleaders,people whoaretrulytraumatized.1reallybelieve thattruehealingisaboutrespondingto bothsidesofthatparadoxandnotdimin¬ ishingthestrongfeelingsoneitherside. BillClintonisabrilliantmanwhohas fundamentallybetrayedourtrust.Itisa challengetomovefrom‘either/or’think¬ ingto‘both/and.’

Isthereanupsidetohavingfallenrole models?

BK: Wearemovingfromatimeofpres¬ idents,sportsfigures,Kennedys,anddyn¬ astiestoatimewhentheordinaryherois thenewbeacon.Theordinaryhero—an ordinaryhero,nottheobjectofecclesias¬ ticalorpoliticaladulation.'Firepresident isnotanordinaryhero,buttheperson nextdoorwhocaresforachronicallyill wifeandremainsfaithful,raisingchildren, is.Theseareournewmoralbeacons. Butaren’tpeopleafraidtohavelost confidenceintheirleaders?Imean, today’sadark,rainydayandit’shardto believeanybody’sincharge.Doesn’tit maketheworldfeelmorelikeagodless place?Haven’ttheytakensomething awayfromus?

BK: It’slike‘Wherearethegrownups here?’Themostobviousthingis,these revelationsofunacceptablebehavioron thepartofleadersisagoodthinginone sense.We’vehadourblinderstornoff. Wearelookingattruth,maybeunbal¬ anced truth, maybe the pendulum has swungtoofar,butwearelookingata fullertruth,andwhenpeoplelookatthat, energyisreleased,so1hope,forexample, thatenergyfornewformsofchecksand balanceswillbedesignedtoreducethe chanceofunacceptablebehaviorshap¬ peninginthefuture.

HasanythingaboutMainesuqirised you?

BK: InlandMaine,centralMaine,and ruralMaineareasurprise.IgotoSt. Anne’s Episcopal Church in Kenneb¬ unkport,withallthelovelyclothesand MercedesBcnzes,andthenmynextstop isPalmyra,wheresurvivalisonthetopof everyone’smind,andIwonder,whyisn’t themoneyflowingaround?I’mnottry¬ ingtocastblame,1justwonderwhy.I’m surprisedthatastatewithapopulationso smallcanhavesuchadisparityofwealth. Aseriousquestion.Youcamehere fromChicago.Whatdoyouthinkofour

indigenousfood?

BK:1likeallkindsoffood.1caneata lobster,soIcamewiththattalent.My familyusedtosailinPenobscotBay,and we’dsailintothelobsterpoundandcrack claws.Theclawsaremyfavoritepart. Bishopssensetheuniversalsinpeople. Butisthereanythingspecificthatyou like aboutMainers?

BK:1lovetheperspicacityandingenu¬ ityofMainers.Imaginedrivinginrural Maineandseeingarustytrailer.Then youseeasign:“Pie.”Thenanothersign, aroundthecomer:“KnivesSharpened.” Further down there’s “Small Engine Repair,”then“Fiddleheads,”“Night Crawlers,”“Fax.”Nowthat’sMaine.

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BomandraisedinSeattle,Blethen’spar¬ entsdivorcedwhenhewassixandhe spent much of his youth in Arizona, where his mother lived and where he graduatedfromtheUniversityofArizona in1968.HereturnedtoworkfortheSeat¬ tleTimesthatsameyear.“ButI’dhadno contactwithmyfather’sfamilynorour newspaperinthatperiod,soIbecamethe firstgenerationtogrowupaway'andthen returntothereinsofthenewspaper.”

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NordidBlethenknowmuchabouthis colorfulMainegreat-grandfather,AldenJ. Blethen(1845-1915),aUnity-bornboy whostruggledupfrombeingorphaned andindenturedtobecomeanoutspoken, ifunsuccessful,Portlandpoliticianand lawyerbeforegoingwestin1880.There, in1896,AldenBlethenfoundedthefourpageSeattlePress-Times,vowingto“Raise HellandSellNewspapers.”

Hedidboth.TheSeattleTimesCenten¬ nialCelebrationin1996resultedina thickbiographyofthecolorfulAldenand “awonderfulperiodofdiscoveryforme, gettingtoknowthiscomplexguy,”says FrankBlethen.“Weallfellinlovewith him,andwithourroots.”

FrankBlethen’sfirstvisittoMainein May1997was“apilgrimage,inevery senseoftheword.”HookingupwithnewfoundcousinBasilBlethenofWaterville —“ThatguyispureMaine”—Blethen andhiswifespentday'sdrivinghometerri¬ tory in Waldo and Kennebec County, endingthetrekonthestepsofAlden Blethen’soldhomesnearPortland’sWest¬ ernProm(thePortlandCityDirectory listsAldenat46BramhallStreetfrom 1878-1880,14BramhallStreetfrom18751877).

“Iwassoexcitedaboutitthatmycousins WillandBoband1tookasecondpilgrim¬ agetoMaineinOctober1997withsome officersofthepaperandrepeatedtheen¬ tiretrip,evenstayingataKennebecB&B runbyacouplefromSeattle(talkabouta smallworld!)andbicyclingbyPresident Bush’sestateonWalker’sPoint.”InJune

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BletheniswellawarethatGuyGannett leavesbigshoestofill.“1saythefamilytra¬ ditionsarcsimilar,absolutely.Anytime youhavefamilyownershipandapassion fortheareayoulivein,there’scommon¬ ality;IfeelitforourMaineroots...Absen¬ tee management and corporate own¬ ershipguaranteesmediocrity.Ittakesno risks,itdoesn’tinvestinsolidjournalism. ThebestnewspapersI’veeverseenare family-ownedandfamily-run.Families keepthebesteyesonthings,notcorpora¬ tions.”

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Blethenlaughs.“You’llseeitthrough Chuck Cochrane (the incoming new publisherandCEOoftireBlethen-Maine Newspapers)whoislookingforahomein Maine now. We’ll be working through him,andhe’llbelisteninghardtothe localstaffandcommunity’.

“Perhapsyou’llseechangesafterthefirst sixmonthsorso—butwe’rebeingcare¬ ful.It’stooeasytositinSeattleandmake pronouncements about how the paper willlookinMaine;ourlocaleyesandears areforthat.Perhapsexpectmorefeisti¬ ness,anedge,todevelopinthepaper, thoughthisisnotintendedasacriticism ofPortlandpapersinthepast.Andyou won’tseeanyradicalchanges—itwill takeawhileandbeincremental.”

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recessionlikethatwhichtrimmedstaff fromthePressHerald andcloseddown the125-year-oldEveningExpress.“Yes, we’veshutdownaweeklypaper,in1997, inKingsCounty,nearSeattle.Weowned itforeightyears...butcouldn’tjustifythe costsonaweeklybasisinaworldofdaily news,”saysBlethen.“Butmyideaisto investinnewspapersandtocreatejobs— wewouldn’tacquireadailywithintentto closeitdown.We’reinitforthelong haul.”

Themostnoticeableimmediatechange intirePortlandPressHeraldmaywellbea newBlethen-MaineNewspapercoqxrrate logo,nowintheworks,buteventhis changewillbecautious.“TirePortland, Augusta,andWatervillepapersallhave theirownlook,andwewillstudythem,” sayBlethen,whonotesthattheSeattle Timeswasrecentlyjudgedinthetopfive American newspapers for appearance, alongwiththeNewYorkTimesandWall Streetjournal, bytheAmericanSociety ofNewspaperDesignEditors.“Badlook¬ ingpapersdon’thavegoodcontent;you should care enough about a paper to matchgoodappearancewiththoughtful content.”

“Aroundhere,wecontinuetotrytoraise thebar—wegetbetteronlybyconstantly pushingup,andsometimesbringingin anoutsiderhelpstocritique.Itdoesn’t matterhowgoodyouare,youcanalways raisethebar.”

Blethenlooksforwardtofurthertripsto hisrediscoveredrootsinMaine.Asofyet, headmits,hehasnothadlobstershipped toSeattlefromDowncast,“Butwcsure eatitwhenwegetthere!Partofthepil¬ grimageistohaveourfirsteveningmeal atDiMillo’s—thenyoufeellikeyou’re inPortlandandnowhereelse.”

AnddotheBlethenpapers,nowstretch¬ ingfromNorthwesttoNortheast,still thinksit’sagoodideato“RaiseHelland SellNewspapers”?

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IntheMunichOlympicsin1972,Mark Spitzbecametheworld’sposterboyafter posingwithsevengoldmedalsaroundhis neck.“Thefastestswimmerever,”he’d shatteredtheworldrecordinthe100meterand200-meterfreestyleswithtimes of51.22secondsand1:52.78,respectively, earningmillionsinTVendorsementsand a place in swimming’s pantheon. No¬ body, but nobody, could outswim the brashMarkSpitz.

UnheraldedCheverusHighSchooljun¬ iorIanCrocker,whoturned16onAug¬ ust30,wakesupinthepre-dawndarkness tomakehis5:15a.m.swimpracticeatthe undersized Reiche Elementary School poolonPortland’sWestEnd.Ifheseems alittlegroggy,it’sbecauselastnight’sprac¬ ticeendedat9p.m.Fewhaveheardofhis swimteam,thePortlandPorpoises,but atthe1998Men’sNationalChampion¬ shipsinClovis,California,lastAugust13, amidmentionsof7’exasA&M,Stanford, USC, and UCLA, the name crackled again and again on the loudspeakers because the 15-ycar-old had swum an incredible50.9secondsinthe100meters {ninesecondsfasterthanTarzan...two secondsfasterthanSpitz-fastenoughto win every Olympics up to 1980) and 1:49.48secondsinthe200meters(fast enoughtowineveryOlympicsupto1984), finishing10thinthe100andfourth among all American men in the 200 meterswhilequalifyingfortheU.S.

NationalTeam,the2000OlympicTrials, andPan-PacTeamA(thestartingteam), avirtualdressrehearsalforthe2000 OlympicsinSydney,Australia. HereyouareanordinaryCheverus student,atahighschoolthatdoesn’t haveagym,letaloneaswimmingpool, andyetyouswimfasterthananyTarzan. Whenyourparents’friendssay,‘Who doeshethinkheis,MarkSpitz?’they’re wrong,becauseyou’refasterthanMark Spitz.Exactlyhowweirdisthat?

IC: 1don’treallythinkaboutbeing fasterthanMarkSpitz.Nobody’sever reallymentionedhimtome,orcompared metootherpeoplefromthepast.Once, though,mycoachtoldmeaboutJohnny Weissmuller.(Smiles.)Iguessit’scool thatIbeatTarzan.

How long have you been swimming withthePortlandPorpoises?

IC: Aboutthreeorfouryears,andabig reasonIswimwiththemismycoach, SharonPower,fromHalifax,NovaScotia. She’sreallygoaloriented.Shewantsyou tosetgoalsforyourself.Shedoesn’tcri¬ tiquewhatthosegoalsare,butshewill pushyoutoreachthegoalthatyouset. Whenyouchooseyourgoals,shemakes surethatyousticktothem.

Doyouhaveanidolorrolemodelin swimming?

IC: JoshDavis.HeswimsforTexas A&M.He’s25,swims200meterand400 meterfreestyle.Hewonagoldmedalat the1996AtlantaOlympicsinthe4by200 meterfreestylerelay.AtNationals,Igotto swiminthelanenexttohim.Hesaid “Good luck” and “Congratulations on makingPan-Pacs.”Ilikehimbecausehe’s areallypositiveperson.Anotherguyis UgerTaner.Hesettheage13-14record thatIbrokelastyear.Hewonthe200 meterfreestyleatNationals.

Wiryaretheresofewworldornation¬ alclassswimmersfromNorthernNew England?

IC: Mainejustisn’taverybigplacefor swimming.It’shardtofindcoacheswho willputyouatthenationallevel. Maybeit’salsobecausetheLabrador Currentmakesswimmingasurvivalskill uphereratherthanasport.Mostofus don’tknowrecordswimtimesanymore thanweknowtherulesof,say,curling. Butyourtimesareequivalentto9.98in the100metersintrack,ora3:55mile... Don’tyouthinkyou’dhavebetter opportunitiesinswimmingifyoulived inCalifornia?

IC:1think1canachieveeverythingI wantrighthere.Maineismyhome.

DoyourclassmatesatCheverusknow thatyou’dprobablymaketheOlympic teamiftheyheldthetrialsrightnow?

IC:Ithinksomeofthemdo,because sometimestheyjokeaboutit.Onetimea friendaskedmeifI’dreadmyassignment for“Hamlet.”WhenItoldhim1hadn’t yet,helaughedandsaid,“Whatdoyou think?Justbecauseyou’reanOlympic athleteyoudon’thavetoread?”

Whatwasitlikeswimmingagainst giantslikeJoshDavisandUgerTaner?

IC:Somepeoplemightgetintimidat¬ edbyit,butIthinkthatIcanhandleit.1 goouttheretoswimmyownrace.

Whatdoyourparentsdo?

IC: My mom runs Turning Point at Maine Medical Center, which is the rehabcenterforpeoplewhoarerecover¬ ingfromheartattacks.Mydadworksasa chemistatBathIronWorks.

Whatkindofsacrificeshasyourfamily hadtomakeforyourswimming?

IC:Money’sabigproblem,because1 havetotravelalot,sothat’stricky.Family timecanbetricky,too.Sometimesfamily timehastobeatswimmeets.Mymother wasabletomakeittoNationalstocheer meon,buttherestofmyfamilyhadto stayhome.

Whatarethebest30secondsofyour life?

IC:Probablythemostexcitingwerethe last30secondsofthe200meterfreestyle atNationals.ThatwaswhenIpulled aheadandplacedhigh.

Howfardoyouwanttogoinswim¬ ming?

IC:Mydreamgoalisaworldrecord.So far,1holdtwonationalagegrouprecords, 13-14 and 15-16, in the 200 meter freestyle(formerlyheldbyUgerTaner andMattBiondi).

Doyouhaveanyspecialthingsthat helpmotivateyou?

IC: My friends on my team help a wholelot.Itwouldbealothardertoprac¬ ticehardonmyown.

Wheredoyoulive?

IC:Portland,onTremaineStreet,near Morrill’sComer.

Whatdoyouliketodootherthan swimming?

IC:1liketoplayguitar.1playinthejazz ensembleatschool.SometimesIjustlike toplayrockwithmyfriends.

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IC: Notreally.Thetraining’spretty muchjustgetinthereanddolaps.You takeyourbodytothepointwhereyoujust can’tgoanymore.Myracestrategyisto pacemyselfforthefirst50metersand thenstarttoaccelerate.AtNationalsIwas eighthatthe50metermark,fourthatthe 100metermark,andthirdatthe150 metermark.Ifinishedfourth.

Doyoudothingsdifferentlythanother swimmers?Doyouturndifferently,or haveadifferentkickorstroke?

IC: Mystrokeisalittlelongerthannor¬ mal,likeadistanceswimmer’sstroke. Peopletellme1turndifferently,but1 don’tnoticeit.

Whatdoyouplantodoeventually?

IC: I’dlovetobeinaband,butthat’s notveryrealistic.I’dliketogointopsy¬ chology.Maybemoveoutwest,opena restaurantwithsomefriends.Whoknows? Doyouhaveanysuperstitionsabout swimming?

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Sincethenshe’sdonestintsatBiddeford CityTheater,asBabyJunein“Gypsy”; Maine State Music Theater in Bruns¬ wick,asBabxJunein“Gypsy”andMolly in“AnnieWarbucks”;and,returningto the1yric.Curl}Locksin“BabesinToy¬ land.”Amidtheseappearancesshewas alsofeaturedinaLevinsky'stelevision commercialand“’lakeOurDaughtersto WorkDav,”anationalmagazinead.

HerNewYorkadventuresbeganwitha tryoutforaproductionof“Annie”in 1996,whichledtoanauditionforthe leadroleinthefeaturefilmMadeleine. Shewasamongthefinalcutsthere,but didn’tgetthepart.Anna’stryoutmust haveimpressedsomeone,however,asshe wasinvitedtotryoutfor“HighSociety'”in Septemberof1997,andbeforesheknew itshewasacastmembercelebrating “HighSociety’s”openingnightinMan¬ hattan’sRainbowRoom.

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Tom Tureen, 54

In1970,TomTureen,a26-year-old Princetongradfreshwithalawde¬ gree,wasretainedbythePassamaquoddyTribetodevelopalandclaims suitagainstthestateof.Maine,and thegoodoldboysjustwinked.

Afterall,wasn’thejustableedingheart who’dbeenworkingatPineTreeI,egal AssistanceinCalaisforS9,000asear? z\ndwasn’tthedeckstackedagainsthim becausea1794treat)ceding12million acresofsovereignwildernesswenow knowastwo-thirdsofentirestateofMaine fromtheIndianstothestateofMassachu¬ settswasconsidereduncrackable?

Tureen’seurekamomentwastoturnup alittle-used1790law,theIndianTrade andIntercoursez\ct.whichsaidthatno transactioninvolvingIndianlandwasval¬ idwithoutfederalconsent.Cynicallyde¬ signedatthetimetokeepUncleSam’s handsforeverinthecookiejar.Tureen turneditonitsendbvsavingifthelaw meantwhatitsaid,itinvalidatedthe Massachusetts-approvedbutnotfederally ratified1794treatytakingmostofMaine fromtheIndians,andthePassamac|uoddics and the Penobscots (who relin¬ quishedthebulkoftheirlandsin1796) wereentitledtofullrestorationoftheir propertvplusdamagesfor180yearsof trespass.

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nizetheyounglawyer,ridiculinghimas "thegreatwhitefather.”

ButluminarieslikeformerWatergate prosecutor/XrchibaldCox,inspiredby Tureen’sbrilliance,quicklyjoinedthe legalteam.Today,fromhisofficeatHar¬ vardUniversity,CoxstillmarvelsatTur¬ een’slegalacumen,aswellashisethics: Toin’sagood,fair-mindedman,hard workingandlocaltohisclicnts-ajoyto haveworkedwith,”hesass.

PresidentRichardNixonhimselflearned ofTurccnandhiscaseandrebukedhim, whilePresidentChartersupportedhis cause.NBCNewscoxcredthestory;The Veil’YorkTimesgrantedthecasefront¬ pagestatus.Foryears,Tureen,inan imbroglioofcisicpolicyandConstitu¬ tionalmatters,persexered.Andhisclients wouldcometoearnbillions.

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AndthenthereisFoxwoods,themost lucrativecasinointheworld,createdfor thebenefitofConnecticut'sPcquotTribe andhisfirm'slargest(andleastpubli¬ cized)successtodale.Wink*Tureenwill sayonlythathefindsgambling“verybor¬ ing”andrefrainsfromdoingithimself,he agreesthere’sameasureofcomicirony inthefactthatthousandsofwhileslose millionsofdollarsinIndian-runcasinos. “1guessitcanbeseenthatway,”hesays,a ghostofasmileonhisface.

Todav,ifitwereapubliclytradedcompanv.thetinv(50-mcmber)Pcquot'Iribe wouldbewortharoundS6billion.'Iureen'sfirmdidn’tgetfixepercentofthis, butwhatthevdidgetwasnotinsignificant.

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ConsideringthehistoryofStonecroft, whereFDRvisitedwhileastudentatIlarxard,andwherethelikesofGraceKelly andClarkCableattendedthekindsof Catsbianpartieswhere“peoplewerenev¬ erinvited,butjustcame,”thenicestsort ofironybeginstosurface.Notonlyhas thenewownerofStonecroftmadehis wealthbyrepresentingandcounseling Indians,TureenhasalsoprovidedMaine tribeswiththeeconomiccapacitytopur¬ chasessimilarxastholdingsoftheirown.

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woodsinthemiddleofthelargestcityin Maine,aforestwhosevalueshiftsasthe cityarounditchanges.Itisalegacyfrom thepastforthefuture—ifitcansurvive thepresent.

OnalatesummerdayTailingparkshis truckbyasmallfieldbesideStevens Avenue,behindtwogranitepillarsmark¬ ingananciententrance.AstandofRed Pines,plantedbytheBaxters,fillspartof the field, and everywhere the under¬ growthofBaxterWoodsisslowlyworking itswaytowardtheavenue.

Abranchingpathwaybeckonswalkers intothewoods.Fiveminutesinside,'Parlingpassesthroughsmallclearingsringed bymassivewhiteoaksandmaplesalive with birds. Ten minutes more and he walksinasilentcedarandhemlockforest, dark and damp, where all sights and soundsofthecityvanish.Here,oneof Portland’soldesthemlocksstands,sobig twomencanbarelyembraceit.Nearby, hepausesbeforeamossyboulder,atop whichamassivepineandhugehemlock havegrowntallonlyafootapart,their thickrootsentwinedbelow,theircrowns sharingthesameskyhighabove.

“Woods meant something different whentheBaxtersgaveusthis50years ago,”hesays.“We'regovernedbythe same order they gave for keeping Mt. Katahdin-‘ForeverWild.’Whatrole doesacityforestplaytoday?”

TieBaxters,whovaluedbothhistoryand posterity,wouldhaveapprovedoftireques¬ tion—andcarefully,leftusnoanswers.

BaxterWoods’brushwithhistory’ cameatthehandsofapolitician, aportraitpainter,andaplowsales¬ man.

ThepoliticianwasFrancisOr¬ mondJonathanSmith(1806-1876),con¬ gressman,editor,andownerofhundreds ofacresbetweenWoodfordsCornerand MorrillsCornerinwhatwasthenpartof Westbrook.Inthe1830s,on70choice acresbetweenStevensandForestAve¬ nues,Smithbuiltawoodedestateworthy ofanEnglishgentleman,withpillared entrancesonbothavenuesandgraceful graveldrivewaysthatembraced,deepin the woods, a domed mansion with attachedgreenhousesandthelargestpri¬ vatelibraryinMaine.“Deerparks,artifi¬ cialponds,shadydrives,anddelightfully coolwalksmadetheplaceanearthlypar¬ adise,”saysoneaccount;“Everythingwas arrayedinregalstyle,andSmithinthe

yearsofhisprosperitylivedthelifeofa king.”

Smithcalledhisestate“ForestHome”; localscalledit“SmithCastle”andhad otherchoicenamesforSmithhimself. Brilliantbutvindictive,F.O.J.Smithknowntoallas“Fog”Smith,forhisini¬ tialsandhisprinciples-wasapowerful oratorandsharplawyerwhoservedthree termsinCongress(1833-1839)witha shrewdeyeopenforthesurething.As Chairman of the Committee on Com¬ mercein1837,Smithwitnessedportrait¬ painter-turned-inventor Samuel F.B. Morsedemonstratehisnewmarvel,the electrictelegraph.

Immediately,Smithrecognizedthe world-changingpotentialofanin¬ stant communication machine, andbecameMorse’schiefpartner andpromoter.SmithsentMorseto thequietofForestHometoworkoutthe marvel’smanyproblems,oneofwhich was how to lay working cable under¬ ground.Entertravelingplowsalesman EzraCornell,whoonedayfoundeditor F.O.J.Smithonthefloorofhisofficeat theMaine Fanner,scribblingoutcable diagramswithchalk.Cornellquickly designedaplowandreelthatcutadeep furrowandlaidwithinitacableofcop¬ perwireencasedinsoftleadpipefroman endlesscoil-andwiththis,Morse,Smith, Cornellandateamofoxensuccessfully laidtheworld’sfirstundergroundtele¬ graphcableinafieldatForestAvenue besidedusty,ruralStevensAvenue. Amazingly,aslateas1901awitnessto thismomentofhistorywasstillliving.“1 remember and watched (Morse) in the largefielddirectlyacrossthestreet,”the elderlyGeorgeM.Stevens,wholived nearbyasaboy,toldthePortlandSunday Telegram. “Morse would plow up and downthefield,andlayhiswiresunder¬ ground...Hewasonlyacommonstranger inthetown,whilefewknewwhathewastry¬ ingtoinvent,andiftheydid,paidnoatten¬ tiontohim,thinkinghisideaimpossible.”

Thetelegraph,ofcourse,soonmade Morseworldfamous.EzraCornell,later oneofthefoundersofWesternUnion, lefthisfortunetofoundCornellUniver¬ sity’inIthaca,N.Y.AndSmith,jealous, bedeviledMorsewithlawsuitsuntilthe endofhislife.“Ithought1founda friend,”Morsewroteyearslater,“Instead1 foundanarch-fiend.”

SmithdiedatForestHome,indebtand filinglawsuitstotheend,onOctober14,

1876.Soonafter,MayorJamesPhinney BaxterboughtSmith’sdecayingmansion andovergrownestate.

FarfromthecityofPortland,itwasa green,peacefulplace,rememberedMrs. G.P.Anderson,whoasalittlegirlin1898 usedtoliveinForestHome’sgatehouse bythefrogpondandpillarsonForest Avenue.“Thelandandbuildingswere ownedbyMr.Baxter,whowasawonder-

Thedomedlibrary,featuredinthispaintingbyIlarrison Hird Brown, boastedthelargestprivatecollectioninMaine. fulman.Ourrentwasonly$2amonth, (which)todaywouldn’tpaytherentfor onedayinaslumdistrict,”shewrotein 1965. “My playmate and I knew where everywildflowergrewinthosewoods.

“The‘GatesHouse’gotitsnamefrom thelargeironswinginggatesatthefront entrance.Theironfoundationsarestill therebutthegatesandthehousehave beengoneforyears.

“Thepondisstillthereandmanya nightI’vebeenlulledtosleepbythe musicalentertainmentofthefrogs.We hadnoradios,televisionorevenphono¬ graphsinthosedaysandthosefrogrecitals werereallybeautifultomychildishears, andevennowIprefer‘frogmusic’tojazz, anyday...TTiisalltookplacein1898,B.L. -(BeforeLitterbugs).”

MayorBaxterdevelopedlittleofthisfarflungestate,sellingseveralacresonits northern edge to the Roman Catholic Diocese(todaythesiteoftheSt.Joseph’s ParishSchool)andonitssouthernmargin layingoutsevenstreetswhichtodaystill bearthenamesofhissevenchildren: Clinton,Hartley,Madeline,Florence, Mabel,James,andPercival.AfterMayor Baxter’sdeathin1921,itwastoPercival

Baxter,themayor’syoungestsonandlat¬ erGovernorofMaineandbuilderofBax¬ terStatePark,thatthelegacyfellof preservingthiswoodedretreatasthe bustlingcityofPortlandspreadeverout¬ warddowntheoncc-ruralreachesofFor¬ estAvenue.

Sofar-sightedastoseeadaywhenthis mightbethelastforestleftonForest Avenue, Gov. Baxter opened the woods onlytopassiverecreation,andwellinto the1930sthewoodswereknowna“Bax¬ terBirdSanctuary,”withnaturetrails maintained by the Cumberland County Audubon Society and the Longfellow GardenClub,andaBoyScout“Activity Area” on Stevens Avenue and a Cirl ScoutareaonHartleyStreet.

InApril1946,nearinghisseventieth birthday,Cov.Baxterpresentedthe 29.5acresofBaxterWoodstothe peopleofPortlandasanoutright giftand“AsaMunicipalForest andPark...forever,”addingtherewould be “No cement walks, only paths and trails,andtherearetobenocultivated flowerbeds—italreadyisawildflower garden-anditistobeasanctuaryfor birds.”InsimpleceremoniesonAugust 16,1946-thesamedayBaxterdedicated the16-acre“BaxterPines”behindDeering HighSchool-theGovernordedicateda memorialboulderandbronzetabletdeep inBaxterWoods,surroundedbymembers ofthecitycouncil,theLongfellowGarden Club,andCouncilChairHelenC.Frost, Portland’sfirstwomanmayor.

Itwasatypicallygenerousgift,boundby Baxter’stypicallygenerous-andpointed -provisions,whichhecarefullyelaborat¬ edindeedstothecityandplacedin bronzeonthememorialtabletitself.Bax¬ terWoodsweretobefor“Publicrecre¬ ationalandeducationalpurposes...for¬ ever”;publicstreets,pavedpaths,horses, cars,andallvehicles(exceptforcitymain¬ tenance)were“foreverexcludedthere¬ from”;onlyfallenordangeroustrees couldeverbecut;theornamentalgates from“ForestHome,”storedbythecity, weretoberemountedateithertheForest orStevensAvenuepillars;andthewoods were forever to be known as “MAYOR BAXTER WOODS” - the capitalization washis-inmemoryofhisadmiredfather.

Intimeallthesesimpletermsbecame seriouschallengesasociety,andthe boomingcity'ofPortland,changed.The irongatesfrom“ForestHome”werelost andneverremounted(theirfateremains

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somethingofaminorcitymystery)andin 1962Baxterhimselfthreatenedalawsuit tohaltcityplanstoshaveastripoffBaxter WoodstowidenForestAvenue.In1966 vandalsdestroyedtheoriginalbronze memorialtabletandBaxterhimself,near¬ lyninety,personallyreplacedit.In1971, twoyearsafterCov.Baxter’sdeath,the DeeringLionsClubinstalledMaine’sfirst “BrailleTrail”inBaxterWoods,anelabo¬ ratenaturetrailwithchild-hightabletsfor theblind.Vandalscompletelydemol¬ ishedbothtrailandtabletswithintwo months.

Bythe1970sand80snewsarticlesoften featuredBaxterWoodsasahavenfortrash, vandalism,andvagrants,andeventhesim¬ plestsignsbearingthename“MayorBax¬ terWoods”werequicklydemolished.

“Timeschange,andnotalwaysforthe better,”saysJeffTarling,pointingoutone ofthebroken“BrailleTrail”postsstill standingintheshadows,likeasilentwit¬ nesstothewaythingscouldbe.Baxter’s memorialboulderstillstands,onasmall flagstoneplazacompletelycoveredwith brokenglass.Itsbronzeplaqueisstillin place,heavilybattered.

ThevandalismsaddensTarling,but heismostworriedaboutkeeping aliveCov.Baxter’swishthatthe woodsbeused“foreducational purposes.”TarlingcanquoteBax¬ ter’swordsbyhear,andclearlytakesthem personally.Every'fallandspringheleads classroomsofstudentsfromLongfellow Elementaryandothercityschoolson naturewalksthroughthewoods.“Allthe kidswanttoknowwhatanimalslivein here,andtheboysalwayslookforsala¬ manders,”hesays.Deepinthewoodsthe kidsalwaysfallsilent,cutofffromsightand soundofthecityaroundthem.Onewideeyedlittlegirlwhispered,“Thisisthefirst bigtreesI’veeverseen,”hesays,smiling. BackinclasstheydrawTarlingpictures and write poems about Baxter Woods. “Plantingseedsinthenextgeneration,” hecallsit,themostimportantcropforany urbanforester.

Onlyadepressioninthegroundtoday marksthesiteof“ForestHome,”andits cutgranitefoundationblocksarescattered alongthepathways,coolsseatsonawami afternoon.OfallPortland’sseveral“coun¬ try'gentlemen”estates,like“Bramhall,” J.B.Brown’svastandlong-vanishedestate atopBramhallHill,thesewoodsarethe lastexampleleft.Infact,“BaxterWoods andthebackedgeofEvergreenCemetery

areprobablytheonlyuncutoldwoodsleft inPortland,ourlastchancetoseewhat theoldpeninsulawaslike,”saysTarling.

“The challenge today for an urban foresteristokeeptheserarepublicspaces public,despitewhatsomeofthepublic doestothem,”hesays,pocketingahand¬ fuloftrash.

Tarlingtakesheartinthegrowingnum¬ berofneighborsandregulardogwalkers whokeepaneyeonthewoodsandocca¬ sionallyorganizemasscleanups.Ashe speaks,ajoggerwithagoldenretrieverin towstopstotalkaboutsomelitterhehad collectedforpickup.“SooldGov.Baxter wasadogwalkertoo?”helaughs.(Tarling nods;BaxterfavoredIrishsetters.)“Then he’sO.K.inmybook.Asifhewasn’t already,forthesewoods,”andwithawave heisoff.

Otherownerswithpetspassand waveasTarlingpausesinasmall grassyclearingwhereafewan¬ cientfmittrees,theirbowsthick with bees, nod in the humid breeze.Afewminutesmoreandheis backbyhistruckinthefieldwhere

Samuel Morse once worked with tele¬ graphcable,andthesoundsofStevens Avenue,thecity,andhisringingcell phoneclosein.

“Placeslikethisareanincrediblelegacy, andanincrediblechallenge,”hesays. “Budgetsarealwaystight,eveningood times,andthebalancebetweenpublic accessandpreservationisarealfineline. It’snotsomuchthemoneythatmakesa difference,it’sthepeople.”

“forme,thekeyistobetruetoBaxter’s provisionfor‘publiceducation,’asmuch asrecreation.Remember,hiswordswant¬ edbothnatureandpeople-‘Sothatpeo¬ pleundisturbedmayenjoyitsquietandits beautyandsothatchildrenmaylearn aboutnature,thefems,flowers,treesand bird.’There’sthechallenge.”

Asifoncue,amotherandtwoyoung childrenstoptotalk,enroutetothe woodsfortheirregularafternoonwalk. “What’sgoodaboutthewoods?”saysher boundingson.“They’rereallyneat,and mydadsawadeerinthereonce.”

“Yeah,they’recool,and1gettoseebirds andflowers,”addshissister,“andthenmy momtakesusforicecream!”Andwith thatthey’reoff,backstothelowafternoon sun,racingtheirlongshadowsintothedif¬ ferentworldofBaxterWoods.

Tarlingnods.TheBaxters,hebets, wouldhavelikedthat.

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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 Chef de 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 encrusted swordfish with orange pepper basil coulis and saute of Maine lobster and veal on fresh angel hair with roasted tomato beurre blanc. Patio dining and off premise catering available. Serving breakfast, lunch and tinner daily. 767-0888

The Barking Squirrel Cafe in Deering Oaks Park offers a wide selection of homemade cuisine, from burgers, fries, and salads to southwestern crab cakes, lobster benedict, and mediterranean pasta. Serving brunch under $5, lunch around $6, and dinner around $10, The Barking Squirrel is Portland's answer to New York’s Tavern on the Green. Dine outdoors overlooking the park or indoors by their fireplace. Open 7 days a week in summer; limited hours in winter Private parties available, free parking; credit cards. Just off Exit 6-A (1-295). 774-5514

Benkay Restaurant's loyal following enjoys its *visual and culinary works of art* prepared by professionally trained chefs from Japan, its ’knowiedgable and enthusiastic wait staff and ‘over-the-top taste experience’-Maine 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 tofu. Or tempura, teriyaki. A wide selection of appetizers, soups, salad, noodles, chicken and vegetarian selections. Ful bar, sake and wine list. 2 India Street, free parking. 7735555.

Owned and operated by Roger Bintliff, Bintliff’s American Cafe is Portland's only all-day-everyday Jazz Brunch House. Greek revival structure, charming antiques and detail make breakfast, lunch or business meeting a special occasion. Signature items include crab and asparagus stuffed filet mignon, garden scampi with Pernod, seasonal vegetable Ie primavera, and a wide array of homemade accom¬ paniments. including desserts. Unique wine list, full bar. Brunch 7-3 daily; dinner 5:30-9 Fri and Sat only. 98 Portland Street (across from the post office). 774-0005.

Bray's Brewpub and Eatery, the Lake Region's only brew pub serving the freshest ales and hearty New England lunches, diners and pub fair. Offerings range from burgers and ribs to petit filets and Tuscan style seafood on pasta. Bray's occupies a charming Victorian farmhouse only 45 minutes from Portland on Route 302 at Route 35 in Naples. The seasonal outdoor beer garden features acoustic

entertainment on weekends, a super barbecue menu and a great place to relax. Open year-round. 693-6806.

The Cannery On the banks of the Royal River the Cannery offers a variety of dining experiences from our outdoor covered deck to the loft overlooking the (fining room below and the river. The menu includes traditional "Coast of Maine* fare such as lobster, dams, crabcakes and chowder as well as a selection of creative pasta, chicken, steak and fish specialties. Function room available. Lower Falls Landing, Yarmouth. Major credit cards/reservations accepted 8461226.

Cafe Stroudwater, specializes in American bistro style cuisine with an emphasis on native Maine seafood & prime cuts of beef. It is five-star award winning chef 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. In addition to a spectacular, Grand Sunday Brunch, Cafe Stroudwater serves breakfast, luncheon and dinner daily. The Cafe also offers Portland’s only Chef’s Table, and an innovative selection of wines & locaHy brewed beers. Located in the Embassy Suites Hotel, reservations suggested 775-0032.

Crickets Restaurant in Freeport. Delicious food at reasonable prices. Featuring fresh local seafood, lobster, weekend prime rib, steaks, fajitas, pasta, salads, specialty sandwiches, vegetarian selections, daily blackboard specials. Private function room. Full service lounge - Maine microbrews on tap. Easy, convenient parking only 1/2 mile south of LL Bean. Open for breakfast Saturday & Sunday; Sunday Brunch menu from 11-3. Main Street. Freeport 8654005. Reservations/major credit cards accepted, smoking & non-smoking sections.

In the downstairs at David’s Restaurant you can sample four-star entries featuring farm-fresh produce and native products like seafood sausage, pepper crusted tuna, or goat cheese packets with grilled vegetables (773-4340). David's, set in a converted open-air market building, boasts an abundant raw bar, 20 varieties of seafood, lobster, fresh pasta, microbrews, and Maine’s largest single malt scotches list (773-4340). Turino’s Stone Oven Pizzeria combines wild mushrooms, prosciutto, artichoke hearts, and fresh herbs to create authentic gourmet pizza from old Naples (780-6600). AH three restaurants are located at 164 Middle Street.

You can't beat the location of DiMillo’s Floating Restaurant at 25 Long Wharf off Commercial Street for fabulous water views of Portland Harbor. Escape from the hustle and bustle of the dty by watching the boats go by as you enjoy fresh Maine lobster served year-round, steak, seafood (fishes, and more. Open 7 days a week from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., with a children's menu available. For drinks and a lighter menu, try their Portside Lounge. 772-2216.

Welcome to F. Parker Reidy's, site of the original Portland Savings Bank built in 1866 at 83 Exchange Street. Established in 1976 during the renaissance of the Old Port area, F. Parker Reidy’s has become a Portland fine dining tradition, specializing in steaks and fresh seafood, but also offering pasta, chicken, and salads, with prime rib featured on weekends. Tum-of-the-century decor, personalized service, and great food create a warm and congenial atmosphere popular for both business and intimate (fining. 773-4731.

Deep in the heart of the mysterious Woodfords area at 540 Forest Avenue is the Great Lost Bear, where you’ll find a fun bar featuring over 50 (that's right, five-o) draught beers, predominantly from local micro-breweries. Accompanying them is an enormous menu with everything from soups,

salads, and sandwiches to steaks and ribs, as wen as a large vegetarian selection and the best nachos and buffalo wings in town. Discover where the natives go when they’re restless! Serving from 11:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. seven days a week. 772-0300. Visit us on-line at http7Avww.greatlostbear.com

Freeport-Harraseeket 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 dining room which features classic cuisine, table side service, and flambes. The Broad Arrow Tavern offers an open kitchen, wood fired oven and grill. AAA*'“ Zagot and WineSpectator Awards of Excellence. 84 rooms, indoor pod, extended stay condos. Open 365 days, major credit cards, www.stayfreeport.com. Harraseeke@aol.com. 800-342-6423. Fax 207-865-1684.

Hugo’s Portland Bistro, accessibly located at the intersection of Middle Street and Franklin Artery, was Portland Dining Guide’s 1996 Gold Medal Winner. The innovative menu changes monthly and features fresh seafood and interesting vegetarian dishes. Crab cakes are a house specialty, and parking is available! Serving dinner only Tuesday-Saturday, with live piano music nightly. For reservations call 774-8538.

Jameson Tavern. Consists of two welcoming parts, a casual bar and lounge and a more formal dining room each offering a comfortable place for easy dining. The building is the site of the signing of the constitution for the state of Maine when it broke away from Massachusetts, the room being preserved and available for viewing at the Tavern. Classic preparations served in a graceful and elegant setting make the Jameson Tavern a fine retreat from frenzied outlet shopping. 115 Main St, Freeport, 865-4196. Credit cards accepted; reservations recommended.

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 comfortable prices. Its identifiably loyal clientele establishes its 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 chefs Blue Plate Special ($10.95). AH homemade desserts inducing their own ice cream & sorbets. Tues-Thurs, 5-9:30pm; Fri & Sat 5-10:30. Tel: 774-7140.

Its 'Mex to the Max!* at Margaritas Mexican Restaurants & Watering Hole! With two great locations in Portland, others in Lewiston, Augusta, Orono and Portsmouth. Margaritas serves up 'oversized* meals and delicious colossal-sized drinks’ There’s always free hot chips and salsa, the margaritas are downright legendary, and the house specialty is the sizzling fajita! Happy hour M-F, 4-7pm, free hot appetizers. In Portland at 242 St John St, Union Station Plaza, 874-6444 and 11 Brown St near the Civic Center, 774-9398. Lunch at Brown St, Wed-Fri.

Maria's Ristorante, est. 1960 by owner/chef Anthony Napolitano,offers exquisite Italian cuisine plus a large variety of Italian wines by the glass. Spacious, beautiful, Italian decorated dining rooms. Private rooms available for large parties. Specialties: veal saltimboca, lobster alfredo or fra diavolo and fried roasted garlic calamari. Desserts: panna cotta, chocolate amaretto fudge cake, and Napolitano's own pistachio gelato. Lunch: $5-$8, Tues-Fri, 11:30am-2 pm. Dinner $10-519, Tues-Sat from 5 pm. 337 Cumberland Ave., on-site parking. Tel: 772-9232.

Natasha's. Portland’s newest restaurant featuring New American-styte menus for brunch, lunch & (inner prepared

the freshest ingredients, including pastas, local fish, ailed meats, & many vegetarian selections. Lunch Tues-Fri. 11-2:30; Dinner Tues-Thurs, 5-9; Fri-Sat, 5-10; Brunch Sat-Sun, 8-3. 40 Portland St., 774-4004. Handicapped accessible.

The Oide House, the oldest house (c.1790) in Raymond srtung alongside Panther Run on Rt 85, offers a classic, European based cuisine (Beef Wellington Bordelais©, Steak au Poivre) with the best 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 nightly; 5-9 pm Tues-Sun after Labor Day. Visa/MC, casual dress, reservations accepted; spedalpartiesbyrequest655-7841.

The Pepperclub is a prize-winning restaurant ("Best Vegetarian’ and “Best Value’ in Frommer'sGuidetoNew Entfand) featuring creative world cuisine. Its blackboard menu typically lists five vegetarian, three fish, and three meat entrees, including a superb organic beef burger. Pepperdub offers relaxed, 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 Franklin Artery. 7720531.

Ricetta's Brick Oven Pizzeria, voted “Best Pizza in Maine’ snce 1990 by the PPH and CBW, Ricetta’s is truly a taste of the old country. M. E. Curly of the PPH raves: “Ricetta's is arguably the best pizza west of Rome." Dine-in, take-out, delivery, and catering are available. The all-you-can-eat gourmet lunch buffet indudes 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 restaurants listed in the 1996-97 edition, Saigon Thin Thanh is a four-star restaurant ranked first in value. Saigon Thin Thanh is Maine's—and probably New England’s—finest Vietnamese restaurant."—PortlandDiningGuide. “Four stars lor food, service, and value for money. With good, healthy, flavorful food and quick service in a pleasant, clean atmosphere, Saigon Thin Thanh is worth investigating.’— PressHerald 773-2932.

Sebago Brewing Company. A great raw bar, boating motif decor and its own beer (you can watch it being made here) are some of the features of this unique micro-brewery restaurant nestled in the unlikely environs of Maine Mall next to Filene's Basement. Try the Lobster Quesadilla, Native Mussels steamed in house brewed ale or Maine’s #1 Pastrami Sandwich. Entrees feature daily fresh catch, perfectly grilled NY Sirloin, chicken, hearty pastas and ample inventive salads. Single malt scotch, good wines. Serving 11am-1am, happy hour Mon-Fri 4-7 & 10-close. 879ALES(2537).

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-creole cookingatitsbest,servedinabrightandfriendlyatmosphere. Selective four star dishes include Roti, Curry Shrimp, Jerk Chicken, Jambalaya, Gumbo, Homemade Pecan Pie and more. Dinner (Tue-Fri 5-10pm), Lunch (Thur & Fri 11:30am2:30pm). Fridays Happy Hour 5-7pm, Sat 11:30am-10pm. Sun 1-8pm. 144 Cumberland Ave. 761-7654. MC.V, AMEX.

Silly's. The restaurant that defies description. They have everything from charbroiled burgers and shish kabob, hand cut fries, BBQ and jerk chicken, to a wild variety of pizza, vegetarian plates, milkshakes, desserts, and their famous roBed up abdullahs - aS made with fresh ingredients daily. A tvefy and funky atmosphere with a patio out back. Beer, wine and occasionally live music. Free delivery to Portland and Rt 1/Rt 88 Falmouth. Mon - Sat 10-10. 40 Washington Ave., Portland. Credit cards accepted. 772-0360.

Snow Squall, known for great Maine seafood and lobster, also serves steaks, chicken, veal, filet of beef and vegetarian selections. Offering casual dining as well as full dinners, luncheon in the patio or dining room, Mon-Fri, 11:30-9:30. Happy hour daily 4-6, double drinks single priced, wine and beer specials, free munchies. Earty dinners $7.95: Mon-Sat, 4:30-6 and Sun, 2-6. Famous Sunday brunch buffet, 11-2. Located in South Portland waterfront market at 18 Ocean Street, ample parking. 799-2232 or 800-568-3260.

Tortilla Rat has been serving New Englanders fine Mexican food and drink for over 25 years. At 1871 Forest Avenue in Portland you 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 chicken cooked with a Mexican flair. With tunch specials starting at $3.95, a children’s menu, nightly specials, a Chili Happy Hour, a screened-in deck, and take¬ out Tortilla Rat is a memorable Mexican experience you can afford any time. 797-8729.

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-ustovertwoyearsago,JoshGelston,BrianHuran(formerchefat TheBag),andwifeAnnmarie(of theLeduecuisinedynastythat broughtusTheGoodCafe,Alber¬ ta’s,andtheZephyrGrill)found themselvesjoblesswhentheStateThe¬ atrecloseditsdoors.Havingenjoyedthe light,nightclub-stylemenutheyservedat thecabarettables,thetriodecidedPort¬ landwasreadyforacafeofthisgenre. Twoyearsand20gallonsofdelicious soupadaylater,thefaithfulreturnupto 4timesaweektotheStarliteCafeonthe street level of the former Congress SquareTlotel(forwhichWCSH-’fVwas named)at10CongressSquare,twodoors totheleftofNorthAtlanticLeather. WestartedwithaClamChowder($1.95) thatwascreamyandhillofchoppedclams andchunkypotato.Accompaniedbya yeastrollmygreatgrandmothermusthave taughtthemtomake,thiswasfallcomfort foodatitsfinest.

Next,wetriedahousefavorite,PanFried 1laddock($4.50).Ilcre,thecrispy-coated freshwhitefiletwasmadeadventurous withamildremouladesauceandserved withpossiblytirebestpotatosaladintown.

My partner chose a Romaine Salad ($4.50)thatwasmorethangenerousand morethanhealthy,withcrunchyveggies, julienneham,crumbledfeta,andolives.

Butitwasthearrayofsoupsherethat mostimpressed:Onanygivenday,Star¬ liteCafewilltreatyouwithRoastedGar¬ lic&PotatoSoup,ItalianSausageStew, Southwestern Squash & Corn Soup, Roasted Mushroom & Barley Soup, or CreoleVegetableSoup.

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PortlandStageCompany,PortlandPerformingArts Center,27ForestAvenue,Portland.AsthePSC continuestocelebrateits25thAnniversarySeason,the inspiringstoryoftheDelaneysisters’firsthundredyears continuesthroughNovember22.Basedonthe autobiographicalbookofthesamename,EmilyMann’s “HavingOurSay”tellsthestoryoftwoblackwomen whohaveseenanawfullotintheir101and103years. TravelwithBessieandSadiefromtheJimCrowSouth, to1920sHarlem,toWestchester,NewYork,astheir livesspanthe20thcentury.FromDecember1-24,a perennialfavoritewillteachthemeaningofChristmas onceagainasEbeneczcrScrooge,Tiny'firn,andBob Cratchittakethestage.“AChristmasCarol”issureto delight.Performancetimesforbothshowsare WednesdaythroughFridayat7:30p.m.,Saturdayat4 and8p.m.,andSundayat2p.m.Ticketpricesrun between$18and$30.CalltheBoxOfficeat774-0465 fordetails.

MadHorseTheatreCompany,92OakStreet, Portland.“AngelsinAmericaPartII:Perestroika,”'Pony Kushner’saward-winningplay,willcontinueitsrun throughNovember8.Performancesarc'Thursday, Friday,andSaturdayat7:30p.m.andSundayat5p.m. Ticketscost$18foradultsand$16forstudentsand seniors($20/$l8onSaturdays.)Call775-5103for reservations.

OakStreetTheatre,92OakStreet,P.O.Box5201, Portland.VocalistAndreaGoodmantakesthestageon November11at8p.m.'Ticketsarc$6.'flicUniversity ofSouthernMaine'TheatreCompanywillpresent “Dirt"onDecember4,5,and6and9,10,and11. FromDecember17-24,Dylan'Thomas’sclassic“A Child’sChristmasinWales”comestolifeonstage. Also,ongoingeventsatOakStreetincludeascriesof openpoetryreadingshostedbySteveLuttrellof Cafe lieview magazineat8p.m.onthelastMondayofevery month($2).Forfurtherinfonnationcall775-5103.

Children’sTheatreofMaine,P.O.Box1011, Portland.“StregaNona,”madefamousinthe'Tommy DePaolalxx>kofthesamename,willbeperformedon Novcmlx:r13at7p.m.,November14at11a.in.and2 p.m.,andNovember15at2p.m.'Ticketsare$5.'Hiis danceandtheaterpiece,basedonanItalianfolktide,is suretocaptivateyoungandoldalike.OnNovember27, cometothetreelightinginMonumentSquareand lookfortheChildren’sTheatregroupperformingskits andsongsfromdifferentreligionsandcultures.Onthe firstSaturdayofeverymonth,'TheComedyCon¬ nection,at6CustomIlouseWharf,willhostMA1NE-IACTS,acomedicimprovisationalgroup.Callthe Children’s'Theaterat874-0371formoreinfonnation.

U/\ Arts,49LisbonStreet,Ixrwiston.Usingmoving fabricsculptures,shadow's,masks,andstageillusion, landisandCompanywillevokethemagicof“Beaut)’ andtheBeast”onb’riday,November27,at7p.m. Comesecthisnewandinnovativeapproach,a dreamscapecreatedwithmusicandart,atthe1ewiston MiddleSchoolauditorium.Advancedticketsare$7 each.Contact17AArtsat782-7228.

PortlandPlayers,420CottageRoad,SouthPortland. 'HiePortlandPlayerswillbepresentingTheElephant Man,”thetruestoryofadeformedmanwhogoesfrom beingasideshowfreaktothetoastofEnglishsociety fromNovember6throughNovember23.'Ticketswill be$10onopeningnightand$13thereafter,witha$1 discountforstudentsandseniors.Showtimesarc FridaysandSaturdaysat8p.m.andSundaysat2:30 p.m.Call767-6208fordetails.

LyricTheater,176SawyerStreet,SouthPortland.Ihe

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PortlandLyricTheaterpresents“AnythingCoes”from November20throughDecember6at8p.m.Fridays andSaturdaysandat2:30p.m.onSundays.Ticketsgo onsaleNovember11,andare$12.Call7W-1421. PenobscotTheatreCompany,183MainStreet, Bangor.Forthosesickoftheyearlyrepetitionsof“A

ChristmasCarol,”thePenobscotTheatreCompany offers“InspectingCarol,”alightheartedlookatan actingcompanyattemptingtoputontheholiday classic.Inthisfarce,theperformersdiscoverthetrue meaningof“whatevercangowrong,willgowrong”but alsodefinetheexpression“theshowmustgoon.’’Call 942-3333forticketpricesandshowtimes.

BatesCollege,2AndrewsRoad,Lewiston.The SchaefferTheatreplayshosttoConstanceCongdon’s “TalesoftheInstFonnicans”November6,7,12,13,and 14at8p.m.andNovember8and15at2p.m. Describedas“atravelguidetoMiddleAmerica conductedbyaliensfromouterspacewhojusthappen tolooklikeus,”thisplayissuretobeprovocative. Ticketsare$3forstudentsand$6forthegeneralpublic. CalltheBoxOfficeat786-6161fordetails.

Music

PortlandSymphonyOrchestra,477CongressStreet Mezzanine,Box3573,Portland.YairSamet,guest conductor,willpresideasthePSOpresents“Around theWorldinEightyDays”onSaturday,November14 at7:30p.m.andSunday,November15,at2:30p.m.Sit comfortablyinyoursealasyoutraveltheworldtothe strainsof“ZorbatheCreek,”“DannyBoy,”“Hungarian Dance,”“OutofAfrica,”“WaltzingMathilda,”and more.AhallowedPortlandtraditioncontinuesfrom December10toDecember21asthe Magic of Christmas makesits19thannualappearance.The SymphonyOrchestra,theMagicofChristmasChorus, organistRayCornils,andotherspecialguestsarc highlightsthisyear.AllperformancesarcinMerrill Show-timesvary,socallPortTixat842-0800fortickets andmoreinfonnation.

TheIARKSocietyforChamberMusic,P.O.Box11, Portland.ThePortlandStringQuartetwillbe performingpiecesbyMendelssohnand1laydn,aswell astheworldpremiereof LyricalInterludes byworldrenowmedcomposerNormanDelloJoioonSunday, November22,at3p.m.intheWoodfordsCon¬ gregationalChurch.Admissionis$20,$18forseniors.A freepre-concertlecturewillalsobeofferedat2p.m. Call761-1522fordetails.

ChoralArtSociety,P.O.Box8815,Portland.Mostly MozartwillbethefeaturedperformanceonNovember 8intheSlateStreetChurch.OnDecember5and6, ChristmasintheCathedralwillechothroughtherafters oftheCathedraloftheImmaculateConception. Finally,theFirstParishChurchwillhosttheChoralArt CamerataonDecember17.Call828-0043.

PortlandConservatoryofMusic,44OakStreet, Portland.Theseriesoffreenoondayconcerts, Thursdaysfrom12:15p.m.to12:45p.m.,continuesin NovemberandDecember.Featuredpeformersinclude DuncanCumming(piano)andHilaryWalther(violin) onNovember12,TimothyBurris(lute)onNovember

19,ChristinaAslrachan(soprano),BruceFithian (tenor),andRayComills(organ)onDecember3,the ChoralArtsSocietyCamerataonDecember10,anda HolidaySingAlongonDecember17.Allperfonnaiiccs arcattheFirstParishUnitarianUnivervdistChurchat 425CongressStreet.OnWednesday,December16, celebrateLudwigranBeethoven’s228thbirthdayatthe 2ndannualBeethovenBirthdayBash.'Iliefetewilltike placeduringtheafternoonandeveningatOneCity CenterandwillincludeacontinuousBeethoven playathonwithorchestras,chambergroups,pianists, andsingers.Althoughitisfree,donationstothePCM arcencouragedasatax-deductiblecontributionto quality*musiceducation.Call775-3356fordetails

PortlandPerformingArts,25AForestAvenue, Portland.'HiePPA“BigSoundsFromAllOver”scries continuesonDecember12,whentheStateStreet Churchhosts*TheMovement,Revisited”at7:30p.m. TheperformanceiscomposerChristianMcBride’s musicalevocationofthe1960scivilrightsmovement. SaysJonathanRedman,“Ifgeniusexists,Christian McBridedefinitelyhasit.”Ticketsarc$18.On Saturday,November21,at6p.m.,theWoodfords CongregationalChurchwillhostaCreekClendi,with theMakridcsEnsemble,combiningferventmusic,wild dancing,andabundantfood.'Ticketsare$15.On Sunday,December6,al8p.m.,the'ZamirChoralewill bejoinedbylocalsingersintheTempleBethElfora celebrationofJewishcomposersandIsraeliandYiddish folksongs.'Ticketsare$15.Finally,celebratetheseason LatinostylewithJorgeArceandHumanoattheState StreetChurchonDecember11at8p.m.'Ticketsarc $15.CallPPA’sBoxOfficeat7611545forticketsand information.FelizNavidad!

StateStreetChurch,159StateStreet,Portland. SpeakingofFelizNavidad,howaboutaNoche Flamenca?OnSaturday,November14,at7p.m., ManosProductionswillbepresentinganightof FlamencomusicanddancealtheStateStreetChurch. Comewitnessforyourselfthepowerandpassionofthis ageoldtraditionoftheSpanishGypsies!Ticketsarc$12 atthedoor,$10ifpurchasedinadvance,$7forsenior citizens,and$4forstudentsunder12.'Ticketsmaylx: purchasedattheCDAuthorityintheMillCreek ShoppingcenterinSouthPortland.Call774-63%for moreinformation.

CumberlandCountyCivicCenter,1CivicCenter Square,Portland.OnSunday,December20,Andy Williamsrollsintotownwithboundlessyuletidecheer. ContacttheCivicCenterBoxOfficeat775-3458for ticketinfonnation.

UniversityofSouthernMaineDepartmentofMusic, 37CollegeAvenue,Corham.'HieNordicaTrioreturns toUSMonFriday,November20,at8p.m.Featuring USMfacultymemberGraybertBeacham,Karen Beacham,andYuriFunahashi,thetriowillbe performingworksI))'Bartok,Haydn,andtheArmenian composerAlexanderAritunian.'Hieperformanceisin CorthellConcertHallontheUSMcampus.Tickets cost$9foradults,$7forseniors,and$5forstudents. BoxOffice:780-5555.

Museums

PortlandMuseumofArt,7CongressSquare,Portland. 'Themuseumisopen10a.in.to5p.m.'TuesdaySaturday,10a.m.to9p.m.'Thursday-Friday,andnoon to5p.m.onSunday.1998PortlandMuseumofArt BiennialrunsNovember5throughJanuary3,1999. November12,at7p.m.,meettheartist.F’reewith museumadmission.Artistswillgive15-minutctalks abouttheworkonview.Thisjuriedshow'features89 recentworksfrom56artists.Call(800)639-4067. -CompiledbyMichaelMiliard

Come visit historic Alfred, Maine and our unmatched Stickley Mission collection. We willquicklybecomeheirloomsaswellasrare collectors’itemsyoucanseenowhereelse.

We are the only showroom in the United Statestodisplayboththelimited-edition GroveParkInnIlallClock(No.44out of50),andtheColumbusAvenueSide¬ board(No.9of100),are-issueofthe piecepurchasedatCChristie’sbyBarbra Streisandfor$363,000. Thisisagreattimeforyoutotalkto ourknowledgeableinteriordesignconsul¬ tantsaboutmakingyouroimhistoryandyour homeagraciousandunforgettabledestination.

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“The(CityofPortland)rosegarden’s rightacrossthestreet,deadoutthe frontdoor,”sayslistingagentBruceV. MooreofMarkStimsonRealtors,“so inasenseyoucansay(cityforester) ‘JeffTarling’smygardener.’”z\ndthe hiddensidegarden-nearlyacroquet lawn,trimmedwithgraniteandcliml>ingroses(i\ycoverstheothersideofthe house)-isoneofthefinestinthecity. Enteringthroughthemassivegallery' porch,you’regreetedbydarkgreen gutta percha embossed with a pine cone & tassel pattern and trimmed withpanelinginthefoyer.Toyourleft isasmalllibrary;totherightisaliving roomwithalargefireplacesetofffrom therestoftheroombycolumnsand paneling,creatingalovelyconversa¬ tionnookthatglowswiththegreen lightof2stainedglasswindow's(athirdis acrosstheroom).Beyondthedining roomisapantrywithoriginalcabinets andslatecounters;behindit.apaneled sunroomleadstothebackdoor.There arc4bedrooms(themasterB/Rhasa walk-indressingroom)andtwomore stainedglasswindowsupstairs;through¬ outNew'Doneraile,allfloors&stairs havebeenwonderfully'refinished. Someofthebestfeaturesareoutside: Thetwo-story35x29brickcarriage barnwith2slate-facedgablesandorig¬ inalslidingdoor‘literallyscreamspossibilities,’andthe8parkingspacesyou corddleaseoutfor$40each(leasing4 forvourself)willcertainlyhelpcover the mortgage. “You could probably dividethecarriagehouseinto2apart¬ ments,”notesMoore,addingthatzon¬ ingisR-6andtaxesare$2,943.

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.Dreamless NewFictionByJulieSherman

Holding a microwaved frozen dinner,sheturnedonthe'IA'. Sincethebaseclosingmany people were unemployed, so she didn't mind her mother workingtheusuallateb’ridayalthe salon.

"ThankgoodnessI'minhair,"her mothersaid."Peoplewanttolooknice ingoodtimesorbad."

Shewouldhavetowaittoreportthe after-schooljobopeningatConway’s store.Smiling,sheanticipatedhermother’s indignantassertionthatnootheryoung personintownwasabettercandidate.

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andclosedhereves,meaningtorestjust aminute.Soundwithnopictureim¬ provedthesillysitcom,butsoonthe soundbegantofadeaway,too,asifit werecomingfromtheradioofacardriv¬ ingthroughtheneighborhood.

Asoftmistblanketedhermindanda pleasantnumbnessspreadthroughher body,'[’henadistanthuminhersub¬ mergedconsciousnessbecamelouder. Sheheardthelong-awaitedcarout front,theonethatwouldtakehertothe parts,andflewoutintothesnow.

Thehallwasbiggerthansheremem¬ bered.fullofpolishedwood,dazzling lights,andChristmasdecorationsoffor¬

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“Eggnog!" a big blond exclaimed, grinningatherinthebrightlight."I'll getsomeforusandberightback.”Ile blendedintothecolorfulcrowd.

Themusicmadeherforgethim,as didallthehappyfaces,includingthatof CalPerrv,whosegasstationbusiness wasbooming.ShedancedwithCal— afabulousdancerforagreasemonkey— andfeltherponvtail.madebouncyand substantialbvhermother’sartfulcurls, floppingsoftlvagainstherback.

A splendid Canadian Momitie ap¬ pearedinthemiddleofthedancefloor, tallandstraight.11isflamereduniform withgoldtrimbegantospinaroundon theshinyblackaxisofhisshoes,and music from 77ie Xutcrcickerplayed, livenWinifredHawley,theschoolsoc¬ cer captain who should have been a boy,waltzedpastinalightbluegown.

Magnificentinonecornerwasthe tree,highasabuildingandcovered withtwinklingwhitestarsandgoldtin¬ sel.Underneathitwasasprawlingpile ofpresents,green,blue,andsilver,ril> bonsinprofusiontrailingoutfromthe mvstenboxes.

Ahandsome,broad-shoulderedtype withthickbrownhairdrewherontothe floor.

‘TinfromVirginia,”hedrawled.“My familvhasstables.Surewouldliketo teach you how to ride.” They moved aroundhypnotically,turningtheroom intoablurryspectacleofgrayishblue, evergreen,andflashesofred.Othergirls descendedonhim,beseechinghimfor abeautifulhorse,smotheringhimina crushofcreamandlavender.

Atlasttheblondreturnedwithtwo eggnogs.

“I'mback!"hecriedjoyously,asifthe worldhadbeenemptyinhisabsence. "I'mback."1lehandedhertheglasses andlaidhishandsonhershoulders. Withhisevesholdinghers,heopened hismouthtospeak.

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Buttheimageofhisfacebeganto recede,andshecouldn’tmakehiswords out.Thenthekaleidoscopeofbright¬ nessandwarmtharoundherfadeduntil therewasnothingbutstillnessandvoid, thenanoddlyfamiliarseaofbeige aboveherhead.Itwasthelivingroom ceiling.Hermother’sfacewasbending overher,andshefelthandsonher shoulders.Throughtheeastwindowthe morningsuncastitsbeamsacrossthe room.Snowhadfalleninthenight “Ihadn’tthehearttowakeyou,dear. Hereissomenicehottea.Whodoyou thinkgotherhairdonelastnight?Mil¬ lieConway.”

Theydranktheirteatogetherand talkedaboutthestorejob.

Mrs.Conway,hermothersaid,was leaningtowardhiring“anice,level¬ headedgirl,”andtheideawastoget rightovertherethisSaturdaymorning. “Iagree,Mama.”

Shepicturedherselfcyclingtothestore inthespring,waitingoncustomers, gettingbetteracquaintedwithpeople.

“Howwasyoursleep?”hermother inquired,searchingherface.

“Dreamless,”sheliedwithcalmas¬ surance.“I’mrested.Whatsweater shouldIwear?”

She went upstairs to change. From her bedroom window she saw Jack Edmond next door in hisboots,brushingsnowoffhis windshield. He had been sad andsubduedsincehisson,Patrick, hadlefttotakeajobinBoston.But Jackwentaboutboasting,asmendo whentheirheartsarebroken,about whatawonderfulopportunityitwas.

“Hurryupifyouwantarideinto townwithJack!”hermothercalled. “Look at the weather. I’m glad we didn’tleavethesquashandturnipout¬ sidethedooryesterday.”

Sherandownthestairs,stoppingin thekitchenforakiss.

“Bye, Mama.”

AtthewindowshesignaledforJack towait.Lamelyhesignaledbackand finishedthecarwindows.Hisbreath waspushingcloudsintotheair. Thensheheardthecaroutfrontand flewoutintothesnow.

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