15FlavorsofGreenMountainCoffee, 99Cforanysize
FreshDailyPastries,BagelsandDonuts
Jumbo Hot Dogs, Rollups, Soups, Pizza&Calzones
FreshDailyBreadsfromBlackCrowand
Standard Bakery
■FullUneofGroceryItems
■DeliciousFreshBakedPies
■ Havens Candies
■ Imported and Domestic Beers & Wines
■ItalianGourmetGroceriesandPasta
■ Pay at the pump
■ Key Bank ATM
417 Commercial Street, Portland acrossfrom BECKY’S
Wehonor all major credit cards.
Hours: 6a.m.- I Op.m. Daily
SIZE - At116feetinlength ATLANTIS is the largest whale watching vessel in Bar Harbor! Designed specifically for whale watching&builtintheU.S.A..
SPEED - Four (4) computer controlled, Caterpillarenginesproduceatotalof4,200 horsepower enabling ATLANTIS to reach speeds of up to 40 MPH. ATLANTIS can find whales in areas of the Gulf of Maine otherboatssimplycan’treach!
STABILITY -Peoplewholiveandworkat seainsistonasafe,stable,smoothriding ship beneath them. The U.S.C.G. and U.S. Navy, who have studied every conceivable typeofshipdesign,useasingleV-bottom hullontheircutters&patrolcraft...andso does ATLANTIS!
EXPERIENCE -Forthelast20yearswe’ve operated Bar Harbor’s finest boat excur¬ sions. WHALE WATCHER, Inc. offers Puf¬ fin Cruises, Sailing, Nature/Sightseeing Cruises, Lobster Fishing & Seal Watching, and Whale Watching aboard four different vessels. ATLANTIS isnew...wearenot!
LUXURY - Brand new for 1998, ATLANTIS featurestwofullyheated&airconditioned cabinswithaconcertqualityPAsystem.The FinbackGalleyoffersthebestfoodafloat. Forpassengersinsistingonthemostexcep¬ tionaccomodationsweofferfirst-class,re¬ servedseatinginourSkyLoungefeaturing individualaircraftstyleseats,itsownlava¬ toryandfulltimecabinservice.
WehaveassembledanawesomecollectionofMainetourmalinesofine,socompellingthatyoumustpencilina dayofvacationtovisitPortland.Dothetown:visitourmuseums;explorethewaterfront;andofcourse,anhour ortwoatourstore.YouwilldiscoveroversevenhundredpiecesoffinequalityMainetourmalinejewelry.Come preparedtotryonlotsofpossibilities.Theperfectendtoadayinourcitybytheseaisaromanticdinnerfortwo atoneofourmanyfinePortlandrestaurants...andperhapsyoutoowillhaveanewring,necklace,orbraceletto celebrateyouradventureinPortland. Callorwriteforfree225-itcm portfoliocatalogofMainetourmalinejewelry. OpenM-F9am-4;30pmThursdaystil8:30 Closedweekends
ShowyourprideinthePineTree State,carrytheMaineEdition*Visa andMasterCard.Everytimeyouuse yourcard,you’llnotonlybeshowing yourloveforMaine,butyou’llalso besavingmoney!
Yourcardcomeswith:
Plus,you’llreceive exclusiveMaine benefits:
FREE Rand McNally® j RoadAtlas UseyourcardbyAugust31,1998, andwe’llsendyouaRandMcNally RoadAtlastomakeexploringyour Maineprideeveneasier. 1
FREE Maine Heavyweight Lee®Sweatshirt
Make S500.00 inpurchases, consolidationsorcash advancesbeforeOctober31,1998,on oneofyourMaineEdition*cardsand you’llalsoreceiveafreeMaine HeavyweightLee*sweatshirt! 1
Newforthe1998season-fourscrumptiousnewtreatsyouwon’twanttomiss!
1998. Volume 1V Number 4 CelebratingOurI^thYear
15Insider’sGuide ToTheReulMaine. \hostofpeoplewhoknowandloveMaine revealtheirsecretsourcesofinspiration. ByColinSargent,GwenThompson&FrankBishop.
51 Dream Islands. Astatewideguidetoevencompleteisland forsaleinMaine. ByColinSargent.
61PortlandhireStarter Mowat:MonsterorTorturedSoul? ByWilliamDavidBarry&DebraVernerBarry.
65 Peaks Island House. RestaurantReviewByPhilRogers.
95 Playing Ball. NewFictionByScottD.Pomfret.
JACK B. SABON
AthabascanArtist
Native American Art
By appointment: (207) 761-0599
T The ForeStreet Gallery
Specializin'! in original line art bv national and international artists. 366loreStreet Portland.Maine01101 207874-808I lmaeiaiWneis.net BINTLIFF'S R AN
Unique Daily Brunch
DINNER FRI & SAT 5:10-9:00
In1lemingwav’s Death In The Afternoon,thebullfightingterm querenciaisdefinedastheplace intheringwherethebullfeels mostcomfortable,andistherefore mostdangerous.Oneofthe“natural querencias,"or“preferredlocalities,”for abullisthefirstspothestandsinafter enteringthering.IIe'sstrongandvoting there,andnokniveshavebeenplunged inhisback.I.aterinthefight,whenhe knowshe’ssoontodie,somethingpasses throughbisbrain,andeightoutoften timeshe’lldraghimselfbacktothatvery spotbeforemakinghisfinalcharge.
Soitiswithpeople,StephenDobvns observesinhispoem“Querencia":
“Asforquerencia,weallhaveaplace wherewefeelsafest,evenifitisonlvthe ideaofaplace,maybeanideabyitself, theplacethatourbeingradiatesout from,likeanidealoffriendshiporjustice orperhapssomethingsimplerlikethe memory of a back porch where we laughedalotandhowthesettingsun through the pine trees shone on the greenchairs,flickeredofftheicecubes inourglasses.Weallhavesomespotin ourmindwhichwegobacktofromhos¬ pitalbed,orfightwithhusbandorwife, orthewreckageofalife."
Maybeit’sthetopofamountainvon climbedbeforevouwentofftowar,or theendofabreakwaterwhereasanewhwed you sipped champagne with vour wife.PorStan1leuislcr,longtimeeditor ofHaltimoreMagazine,itsaplaceunder
thestarsofMooseheadLike,onhisfamik’sprivateislandnearMLKineo:“The firstthingwealwavsdoonourfirstnight ontheislandisgooutonourcaptain’s walkandsitthereandlookupatthestars likewe'veneverseenthembefore.It’s alreadydeeplvbeautiful,withMt.Kineo infrontofus,breathtaking.Butsome¬ times,sweepingacrosstheskv,theNorth¬ ernI.ightsfixaboveusinashimmerand itismagic.”
Ilischildrenaregrownupnowandthe island’sforsale(see“DreamIslands," page51),buthisquerenciawillalwavsbe herewithus,intheNorthWoods.
Inspiredbythis,we’veaskedanumber ofpeoplewhoknowandloveMaineto telluswheretheirnaturalandaccidental querenciasare(seepage51,our“Insid¬ er’sGuideToTheRealMaine”)Collec¬ tively,wehope,theseplaceswillbring voualotofjov.
Unlessyou’retrvingtoquitsmoking. Thethingaboutr/i/erenc/c/.s-mountaintops,backporcheshangingoverlakes,um¬ brellatablesoverlookingmoonlitbeaches, evenfavoritegreasvspoons(likePat’sPiz¬ zainOrono)-isthev’rejusttheplaces whereapersonmightfeelanincredible urgetolightupacigarette.
Ifso,thisissue,whichwerealrcadv callingTheQuerenciaIssue,shouldbe bannedbytheSurgeonGeneral.Taken inlargedoses,itcouldsendpeopleoutof theirofficesandintotheparkinglot thousandsoftimes.
MayIaddmyname-l’vebeenmean¬ ingtodothisforyears-tothosewho applaudyourefforts.
TherearetwomagazinesIreadand reread,covertocover,includingadver¬ tisements.OneisWoodenBoat,and theotherisyours.
IntheMayissue,thegardenpiece (“TwoSecretGardens,”byGwen Thompson); the smuggling piece (“SmugglinginCascoBay,”byWil¬ liamDavidBarry')—(afterall,myher¬ itageisJoncsport,homeofsome wonderfullybuiltrum-runners);and especiallythelongoverdueVeteran’s ParkrecognitionfrommyfriendBill Whitten,areallwonderfullywell done!
Withmyapplause.
BudSawyer
PortlandRadio
(WGAN, WMGX, WPOR, WYNZ, & WZAN)
1havelivedinthishouseonthe Boulevardoffandonforoverforty yearsandonlyhadtwodifferentfami¬ lieslivenextdoor.Thehousenext doorisalarge,solidtwo-storybrick affairwithcreamcoloredtrim.Our housesfaceeachothersidewaystothe Boulevard,liketwooldfriendstalking.
Afewmonthsagowegotthethird family.1knewimmediatelysomething differenthadhappenedbecauseallthe overgrownshmbberyaroundthehouse wascutdown.Next,thetoweringpine treethatgrewbetweenthetwohouses wastakenawaybythecity'tobethis year’sChristmastreeinMonument Square.Itreally'wastoolargeforthe spacebetweenthetwohouses.Down¬ townitwasthefinesttreeIhaveseenin years.Whatwasgoingtohappennext?
Ididn’thavelongtowait.Theother dayIlookedoutmywindowandthere itwasinallitsbrilliance.Myneigh¬ bor’sfrontdoorlookedbackatmelike itneverhadbefore.Itwasred.No,1 don’tmeanmaroon,crimson,oreven barnred.Itwasascreaming,fireenginered.Ilookedagain.Iwasnot
mistaken.Itwasstillveryred. It’safunnything,inalltheyearsI livednextdoor,1nevernoticedthe colorofthatdoor.Now,itwasallI couldsee.
WhenIwasincollege,Iusedtohave aEuropeanhistoryprofessorwhohad thereputationofwearingaredtieonly whenhegavethelectureonthe FrenchRevolution.Ithoughtabout himandthenIthought,whatisthis mandeclaring?Idecidedtoinquire further.
Myneighborpublishesamonthly calledPortlandMagazine.Itsadvertis¬ ersareplushresorts,restaurants,and artgalleries.Itsarticlesareabout celebritiesandPortlandinterests.The onlythingradicalIcotddseeinthe lastissuewasFeliciaKnightleavingfor Washington,D.C.However,therewas aclueinthefactthatthemagazine featuredanarticleoffictiondevoted solelytoaninanimateobject-achair. Tireauthorinvestedinwhatwasobvi¬ ouslyapsychiatrist’schair,allsortsof humancharacteristics.Ithadeczema, skin,guts,pain,andmisery.Bythe timeitwenttomeetitsmaker,the readerweptforitandtookstockofhis ownpastlife.
Whatisthatreddoortellingus? Hardlyanyoneeverusesthedooritself. Allvisitorsgothroughthebackdoor.Is thisamysticalsymboloftheoccult? Doesitsignifythattheownerofthe homeisamemberofthereddoor associationoftheworld?Ifso,whatare theirobjectives?1don’tknowthe answerstothesequestions,butyoucan bet,Iamgoingtobewatching.
AlanI^cvcnson Portland
Asalong-tennsubscribertoPortland Magazine,Ihaveenjoyedyourvarious articlesandeditorialcommentsover manyyears.1lowcver,1dohavetocor¬ rectastatementattributedtomein youreditorialintheMay1998edition. YouquotemeashavingstatedthatI nevernoticedthehistoricalleyoftrees onBaxterBoulevard.Interestingly,
sinceyouwerenotatthatPlanning BoardMeeting,youattributethe quotetothe PortlandNewspapers, who,asfaras1cantell,eithermisquot¬ edorseverelyeditedwhatIsaidatthat meeting.Specifically,myconcernasa fonnermarathonerwhohasrunthou¬ sandsofmilesaroundBackCove (thereforeoccasionallynoticingthe LindentreesontheBoulevard)wasthat itisthepathbetweenthetreesandBack Covethatisimportanttome,notthe “spatialrelationship”ofthosetreesas theybracketthepavementofRoute1.
Unfortunately,younotonlyperpetu¬ atedthePressHerald’smisquoteor poorediting,butdidnoteventakethe timetocallme,asubscriber,tocheck onwhatIhadsaid.Again,myconcern waswiththetrailalongBaxterBoule¬ vardasapark,nottheroadwaythat bisectsitandthepark’susebyvarious recreationalinterests,notinterstate travelersonRoute1.Sincetheissueof thepreciselocationofRoute1within thealleyoftreesissomethingthatis notimportanttoparkusers,Iconclud¬ edthattheredesignwas“totallyrea¬ sonableinpreservingthehistoric landscape.”Certainly,theparkandits useshouldbemoreimportanttothe historicpreservationinterestsofthe Citythanwherethepavementof Route1islocated.
See,1amnotthemyopicredneck youthoughtIwas.Thankyouforlet¬ tingmesettherecordstraight.
Portland
Margaret Deland
HowproudIamofyouandyour magazine.Ithasbroughtbacksomany wonderfulmemories.Thearticleon carlicenseplates(“We’veGotYour Number!”April1997,ByColinSar¬ gent)wasparticular!}'meaningful.My husbandwasinstallinghandrailsatthe KennethRobertsestate.Whoshould drivebybutMr.Robertshimself.His carnumberwas1900.Myhusband requested2900,andlowandbehold, thesecretaryofstatewasafraternity brother-sothenumberwashis.
SHELDON
SHELDONSLATEisafamilyowned businesswithfourgenerationsofex¬ perience.Wemineandmanufacture ourownslateproductsfromourown quarries.Therangeofourcolorswill complimentanykitchenorbath.Our slateisheatresistant,non-porousand non-fading.Ithasapolished/honed finishandisverylowmaintenance.Let ushelpyoudesignandbuildacustom sink,countertoporvanity.Custom inquiriesarehandledthroughthe Monson,Mainedivision.
Sinksandcountertopscanbecraftedina varietyofways.Useyourimagination,or wecanassistyouinyourdesign.
“/rancookyourbreakfastalotofway: Hutthem'snoway77/letyoupayforit.
Imagine.Everymorning,afreebreakfastthat someoneelsecookstoorder.Plusatwohour eveningreceptionwithyourfavoritebeverages*.Abig, two-room suite with a bedroom for you and a separatelivingroomandsofabedforthekids.Andifyou’renot 100%satisfiedwithyourstay,youdon’tpay.It’sallverydifferent fromyourordinary,everydayhotel.Callustodayforyourreservations.
Whydosomanyfinanciallysuccessfulpeopleintroducetheirfriendsto
.NorthwesternMutualLifeandagentsfromtheTheDowAgency?Forone thing,theyrepresentthelifeinsurancecompanyregularlyconsidereda superiorlong-termvaluehyA.M.BestandDuff&Phelps.Hopefully,
HareYouHeardFromTheDowAgency?
someoneyouknowwillgiveyournametosomeoneattheTheDow Agency.HaveyouheardfromTheQuietCompany?
TheDowAgency
ScottB.Dow,Cl.l,ChFC,DistrictAgent Portland, ME Ou 101 207/773-5661
"The
Yourarticlementioningnovelist
MargaretDeland(“PaperAntiques,” May1998,byColinSargent)sentme researchingthe“RestingPlace”on OceanAvenueinKennebunkport,a lovelystonebenchshehadbuiltin frontofherriversidehouse(justtothe rightoftheNonantumHotel)in1918 inmemoryofherhusband,whodied in1917,forthebenefitofpassersby. Thesemicircularseatofslate,sea, andfieldstoneswasfashionedoutof stonescollectedbythepeopleofKen¬ nebunkport.BenHoff,theDelands’ gardener,builtit.
Whataremarkablerecollectionofa delightfulladycalledMargaretDe¬ land.Continueyourexcellentstory¬ tellingaboutMaineandherpeople.
MarionHussey Kennebunkport
Margaret Deland's breakthrough protagonists are strongwomeneagertotackleanewcentury.Awave ofnewrecognitionforherseemsoverdue.-Ed.
GrussfromGermany!Enjoyedyour February/Marchissueof Portland Magazine.
MyhusbandandIwillbeinPort¬ landfortwoweeksinJuly,and1woidd lovetostopbyandmeetyou;also,I’m definitelysingingwiththeSymphony inMarch1999!
MargaretYounger Dusseldorf,Germany
Gladtoseeouroldfavorites(inyour April1998feature“TalesoftheGrand Hotels&Inns,”byGwenThompson andFrankBishop),Isabel’sPomegran¬ ateInn(howwemissAlan),andthe BlackPointInnatProutsNeck,where wehadsuchwonderfultimeswiththe likesofDorothySchubartinthelate 1920s.
Gladwefoundjourmagazine.
PatriciaA.Sheley Scotland,Connecticut
E-mailus!Wewelcomeletterstotheeditorat portlandmagazinc@hohnail.com
Established 1985 Volume XIII, Number IV, Summercuide
Colin Sargent
FoundingEditor&Publisher
Nancy Sargent
ArtDirector
Jette Andersen
Publisher’^Assistant
Michael Sullivan
AdvertisingDirector
Frank Bishop Advertising
Diane Hudson SpecialProjects
Brenda Markley Controller
Karyn Jenkins Production
Johanna Hanahurch
CopyEditor
Gwen Thompson CalendarEditor
Colin S. Sargent
ProductionAssistant
Kevin LeDuc
Photographer
Portland MagazineispublishedbySargentPublishing,Inc., 578 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101. All corre¬ spondence should be addressed to 578 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101.
Advertising Office: 578 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101(207)775-4339
Billing Questions: If you have questions regarding ad¬ vertisinginvoicingandpayments,callBrendaMarkeyat (207)775-4339
Newsstand Cover Date: Summerguide 1998, published June 1998,Vol.B.No.4,copyrightF998.Portland Magazineis mailedatthird-classmailralesinPortland.ME04101(ISSN: 1073-1857).Opinionsexpressedinarticlesarctlroscofauthors anddonotrepresenteditorialpositionsofPortlandMagazine. Leiterstotheeditorarcwelcomeandwillbetreatedas unconditionally assigned for publication and copyright purposesaidassubjectto PortlandMagazine'sunrestricted riglrttoeditandcommenteditorially.Responsibleonlyforthat portionofanyadvertisementwhichisprintedincorrectly. Advertisersareresponsibleforcopyrightsofmaterialsthey submit.Nothinginthisissuemaybereprintedinwholeorin partwithoutwrittenpermissionfromthepublishers.Sub¬ missionswelcome,butwetakenoresponsibilityforunsolicited materials.
PortlandMagazineispublished10timesannuallybySargent Publishing,Inc.,578CongressStreet,Portland,withnewsstand coverdalesofWinterguide,Ecbmary/March,April.May,Summergmde,july/August,Seplemlx:r.October,November,and December.
Please send your address and a check forS29(1yr.).S45(2yr.),or$55(3yrs.) to Portland Magazine 578CongressSt.*Portland.ME04101
IheBridgtonHouseB&B (Bridgton) .(207) 647-0979
TheOxfordHouseInn (FryeburgVillage) .(800) 261-7206
Tarry-A-WhileResort (onHighlandLake) .(207) 647-2522
Augustus Bove House B&B (NaplesCauseway) .(800) 693-6365
AdmiralPearyHouseB&B (BicyclesthTennis—Fryeburg)....{800) 237-8080
Grady’sWestShoreMotel (Highlandlake, Bridgton) .(207) 647-2284
PleasantPointInn&WeddingFacility (on Kezar Lake)..{207) 925-3008
LakeHouse (Waterford) .(800) 223-4182
LakeHouse (Waterford) .(800) 223-4182
Tarry-A-WhileResort&Restaurant (onHighlandLake). .(207)647-2522
TheOxfordHouseInn&Restaurant (Fryeburg W/i^;..(800)261-7206
RE/MAX At The Lakes (LakesRegion) .(800) 647-5371
ChalmersRealty&Rentals (Bridgton) .(800) 647-3311
DuttonRealEstate&Rentals/KezarLake (Lovell) .(207) 925-1000
Lake Country Properties.(800) 647-8093
StoryByColinSargent,GwenThompson,andFrankBishop
Cattvotttellmeyourfavorite spotinthestateofMaine?I askauthorKendallMerriam, wholivesinRichmond.Ken¬ dallknowsalotaboutMaine.
Onetimehetoldmeaboutaplacewhere somebodvhadrowedadeaddeerouttoa spindleandtieditthere,justtodisturb fishermen.
"W'hatkindofplace?”
“Aplace...sohohsoil’dwantyourashes scatteredthere.'' Thereisapause.
“Soitcan’tbearestaurant."
"NormanMailer’sfavoriteplaceisOtter Cliffs, near Thunder Hole in Acadia NationalPark.IIehadtoclimbthemas ariteofpassagewhenliewasinIlistwen¬
ties.Whenhewashalfwavuphelooked downandsawtherockshissingbelow likeagasstationfloor.Thenooksand cranniesandtussocksofgrassonthecliffs oilvfaceremindedhimofhumanbody parts."
"ThatsoundslikeMailer.”
Kendallgoesquietforamoment,asif heisdecidingsomething.Thenoverthe
ofNewEnglandandthe7Seas
TrueTalesofIntrigueandHonorfromourMaritimePastandPresent.
HAUNTEDLIGHTHOUSES•SHIPWRECKS•GHOSTSHIPS CANNIBALISM•WOMENPIRATES•STRANGEOCCURRENCES 2hourcruiseandprofessionalperformanceby acostumedactoralongMaine’sMysterious RockboundCoast.June-October/2locations.
Kennebunkport-SouthernCoast BarHarbor-Downeast/Acadia Maritime Productions P.O.Box2368
Ogunqult, ME 03907 207-641-2313•Fax641-2314 E-mail:maritimeprod@cybertours.com
*TakeHometheEssence >oftheMaineCoast.
OurnewHarborMist™ 1 fragranceisreminiscentof’ afoggy'Mainemorning. Takeonefiom?’andre yourMainecoastexperience againandagain!
Visitusatourrelocatedstorein Freeport,orournewlocationin t Topsham,andexciteyoursenses withourexpandedcollectionofr^*^ scentedcandlesandaccessories.
WhileattheTopshamstore, dropbyforabitetoeatat theTownSquareCafe featuringaviewingwindow oftheVillageCandle manufacturingfacility.
- H
telephoneIhearhimpulloutabluepack¬ ageofCauloisecigarettesandstrikea match.It’snotthatmyhearingisthat good:Kendallonlysmokesthisonekind ofspookycigarettes.
“Well,”hesaysatlength,“thetroubleis, peoplecan’tgotomyfavoritespot,be¬ causeit’sprivateproperty.”
“That’sokay.Wejustwanttoknow whereitis.”
“Imeanit’sreallyprivate.”
“Tellus.”
“IheardHowardCliffordwouldn’ttell youabouthisspot.”
“That’sbecausehisplaceiswherehe caughtthePresidentialsalmon.”
“TheU.S. record-settingsalmon,you mean.”
“Hesayshe’ssw'orntosecrecy.He’sas muchastoldushe’dratherdiethantell hisplace.”
Anotherpuff.
“Sowhathe’ssayingis,hisplaceisbetter thanmine?”
WhenIfirstranforgovernor,I visitedAroostookCountyin thewintertime,somethingI’d neverdonebefore.Theyhave potatohousesthere,withlittle firesgoing.Becauseoftheweather,there’s notmuchoutdoorworkgoingon,solarge numbersofpeoplegatheraroundthe fires,tellingstories.OnepotatohouseI enteredhadabout12meninit.Theplace wascavernous,smelledlikeearth.One oldfellowaskedme,“Whatmakesyou thinkyoushouldbegovernor?”With everyonestaring,Itookabreath.“Be¬ causeIknowI’mabiggerliarthanany oneofyouguys.”Iwalkedoutfriendswith allofthem.WhatIloveaboutMaineis thatlightheartednesscanbemixedwith seriousness.
GOV.KENNETHCURDS,67,hasservedasGov¬ ernorofMaine(1967-1974),Chairman,Dem¬ ocraticNationalCommittee(1977-1978),U.S. Ambassador to Canada (1979-1981), Super¬ intendentofMaineMaritimeAcademy(19861993),andcontinuestodayaspartnerofthe PortlandlawfirmofCurtis,Thaxter,Stevens, Broder&Micoleau,1CanalPlaza,whichhe foundedinFebruary,1975.
EddieFitzpatrick
OnemorningearlyinAprilof1969,the snowwascithergoingorgone,butitwas rainingsteadilyandeverythingwasmud. Thesewerethedaysbeforetheburning andopen-landfilldumpshadbeenclosed
Asoneoffewoceanfront retirementcommunities inthecountry,PiperShores willofferfuil-senieelife earcliving,allinone location,forthefirst timeinMaine.
Seton138beautiful acresinScarboroughwith 800feetofoceanfrontage. PiperShoreswillproxidcan ideallocationandanextraordi¬ narylifestyle.Residentswillenjoy
outstandingservices,numerous activities,spaciousandcom¬ fortableapartmenthomes, plusestatepn)tectionand peaceofmindfound onlywithtruelifecare. Learn more about thisspecialretirement choice.Lorinformation aboutPiperShorescall (207)772-9090ortoll-free 1-888-333-8711.Discover oceanfrontlifecarelivingtoday!
Trail'sEmi, pastelongouacheground.6.5"x10"
Phyllis Wolf Wilkins Colors of Light newpastelsandcollages
July 9 through August 5
OpeningReceptionJuly9.6:00-8:00
305CommercialSt.PortlandME04101 207.772.5522
LocatedonPortland'swaterfrontnexttotheConventionandVisitorsBureau.Ireccustomerparkinginrear.
forenvironmentalreasons.Citizenstook theirowntrashtothelandfills.Atthat time,theSouthPortlanddumpwason HighlandAvenue,justafterthehigh school.Youdrovein,parkedyourcaras neartotheedgeofthelandfillasyou thoughtyoucouldpossiblytravelbefore itsanktoitsaxles,andthenyouwaded throughtheseagulls,inankle-deepsludge, beforeyouletyourgarbagebagsfly.Itwas areallymiserableanddegradingexperi¬ ence.AsIhikedandhurledthelastofmy trashfrommyyellowVolkswagenbug intothelandfill,1lookedattheguywho’d beenkeepingpacewithme,bagforbag, fromhisbigAmericanstationwagon.I wasanEnglishimmigrantwhohadnever seenamemberoftheupperechelonsof governmentortherulingclasseseverlift afingerinmanuallabor.Themanwho wasmatchingmetrashfortrashinthe mudonacoldandmiserabledayatthe towndumpIrecognizedasKenCurtis,a fellowresidentofSouthPortlandandour governor.1didn’tsayanythingexceptto myself.ThisisAmerica—hutthat’sMaine.
EDDIEFITZPATRICK,62,isaformereditorof the Maine Sunday 'Telegram andpresentlyco¬ ownerofOrePepperClubRestaurantinPortland.
Bunny McBride
Aday’sadventureforthewholefamilyoraromantic getawayfortwo.Thehistoricfishingvillageandits people,artgalleries,hikingtrails,andquietseaside _ cliffs await your arrival. Overnight lodging available.
A11/2hourexcursiontoEasternEggRock, southernmostnestingislandforthe AtlanticPuffin.Audubonguidesnarratethe historyoftheserareandfascinatingbirds. Guaranteedsightingsoryournexttripison us.Departingdailyat6:00p.m.
Island Ferry Also: Seal Watches • Lighthouse-Sunset Cruises
Callfordetails.Departingdailyat9:00a.m.
Ocean Safaris • Private Charters and Fundraisers
forreservationsandinformation: 207-677-2026 I -800-2-PUFFIN 1-600-276-3346 P.O. Box326NewHarbor,Maine04554•e:mailhardy@gwi.net Visitourwebsite:www.gwi.net/~hardy
Itbeganwithapaintingthatmybest friendsnappedupatthetailendofan auctionforjust$15.ItwasaRockwell Kent-styleoilofaclassicMainescene:a shore,afishermanrowinghisdory throughasweepofdarkseatowarda humpofoffshoregraniteisland.1lovedit theminuteIsawit.Sodidalltheantique dealersinHallowell,wherewelived. Within24hoursmyfriendhada$300 offerforthepainting—anirresistablcsum forayounganthropologistwhoearned just$100aweekdoingNativerightswork. Heresignedhimselftoselling.Withmis¬ sionaryzealItalkedhimoutofit. Afew'yearslater,myfriendand1decid¬ edtomarry'.Wheretomakeourpromises provedtobeadilemma.AsaDutchman, hepreferredonesideoftheocean,andI, anAmerican,preferredtheother.Itwas hisideatowed“inbctw'ccn”onMonheganIsland.WerodeoverfromPort Clydeonthemailboat,stashedourwed¬ dingoutfitsinalittlecottageonthesouth¬ westshore,stoppedbytheparsonageto meettheminister,andthenheadedfor CathedralWoods.Inthissanctuaryof toweringredspruce,balsamandpine,we
homeoftheworldclassshipbuilder
Bath Iron Works andthe17thbest smallcityinAmerica!In1608thefirst shipbuiltintheNewWorldwas launchedtwelvemilesdownriverand sincethattimeshipsofeveryclasshave beenbuilthere.z\tthesouthendof thecityisthenationallyacclaimed Maine Maritime Museum oftenvisited byTallShips.Nearbyarecoastalbeaches withbeautifulexpansesofsand,water, andsky.DowntownBathhasaunique mixofstores,restaurantsandservices.
Dockatour Citypier, enjoyapicnicat our Kennebec riverfront park, and stayinoneofourquaint B&B's Bath's residentialandbusinessareasreflect threecenturiesofhistory,forthosewho enjoyoldbuildingsandarchitectural variety,Bathoffersselfguidedwalking anddrivingtours.Comecelebratethe artsatthe Chocolate Church, signon fortheBluefishTournamentduringthe summer,andjoin20,000visitorsduring our 4th of July Heritage Days.
Tor EVENTS informationpleasecall: KathyMontejo,CityClerk (207)443-8332
E-mail:bathme@cityofliath.com
lor ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT assistance,pleasecall: JohnD.Bubier,CityManager (207)443-8330
E-mail:jbubier@cityofbath.com
www.cityofliath.com
City of Bath 55FrontStreet Bath,Maine04530
VisitBath,aYearRoundCity.
Over600acresoftranquilbeauty—landscaped groundsandgardens,unspoiledwoodedtrails, andCascoBayfrontage.Chooseinnorcottage lodgings,allnewlyrenovatedfor1998. Andsomuchtodo!Here’sjustasample— IHarborsidegolf...tennis...saltwaterpool >Boatrentals...fishing...sceniccruises ILobsterbakes,pancakebreakfasts IChildren’sprograms...eveningentertainment ►ExplorePophamBeachhistoricsites,MaineMaritimeMuseum *Anideal"basecamp"forFreeportshopping,L.L.Bean RomanticgetawaysintheLighthouse,B&B,FamilyandGolfpackages. Wehostweddingsandconferencesupto250people. Forinformationpleasecall 1 -800-225-3819
Aworld-classcollectionofnauticalantiquities,boatbuilding,visiting tallships,narratedKennebecRiverboatrides,andmuchmore.
madeourwayalonganeedle-carpeted trailpunctuatedbymassivetreerootsand moss-coveredslabsofgranite.Atitseast¬ ernedgewesteppedoutoftheshadows ontoBlackIlead,whereavastprimordial vistaofrock,sea,skyandsunsmacksyou intheface.Standingthere,150feetabove thewater,wewatchedswellsthathad rolledallthewayfromEuropecrash againstsheergranitecliffsandbreakintoa sprayoflight.llienwemovedsouthward, stayingasclosetotheisland’sedgeaspos¬ sible,scramblingupanddownthelichencrustedrock,hereandtherestoppingto lounge.Bythetimeweloopedaroundthe southernnoseoftheislandbacktoour cottage,thesunhadslippedbelowthe horizon.Itwasn’tuntilwewokeupthe next day—our wedding day—that we noticedtheviewfromourcottage:pre¬ ciselythatofthepainting,rightdownto thedory'.
BUNNY McBRIDE, authorof MollySpottedElk: A PenobscotinParis (U.ofOkla.Press,1995),has justfinishedanewbook, Women of the Dawn, profilingthelivesoffourNativeAmericanwomen inMaine,onefromeachofthelastfourcenturies. Spotted Elk, nowoutinpaperback,hasbeen optionedforafilm.
IBrianDaly
nthe1960s,myfriendsandI-all ofusLittleLeagueage-usedto runbetweenthecottagesatHig¬ ginsBeach,backandforthfrom therivertothecliffs,dodgingdamp beachtowelsonclotheslines,tryingtostay underneaththeplanethatdustedthe beachwithmosquito-killer.Ouraimwas togetasummer’sworthofinsectrepellent inonegiganticdose.(Ibetwegotagigan¬ ticdoseofsomething;thankgoodnessmy childrenseemnormal.)Eventhoughit’s thesiteofthesesuicideruns,Higgins BeachiswhereIfeelmostalive.
BRIAN DALY, 44,isanativeofPortland.Ue wrotethescreenplayfor RIG AND HAIRY, an upcomingShowtimeOriginalPictureForKids starringRichardThomas.Themovieisbasedon Daly’schildren’snovel,alsocalledBig andIlairy.
Stephen Dobyns
The10-4DineronRoute3abouthalf¬ waybetweenAugustaandBelfastona blustery’eveninginlatefall,theparking lotfilledwithbanged-up,over-sizedBu¬ icksandOldsmobilesandalotofrusty pick-ups,arock-a-billybandwithhum¬ mingampsandbuzzingspeakersfilling thesurroundingwoodswithscarysounds
Overlooking the picturesque,bluewatersof NortheastHarbor,our historicresortbeckonsyou withrelaxingstrollsthrough gracefulflowergardens,a superbdiningexperience, andtheimpeccableservice thathasbeena115year traditionattheAsticouInn.
Handsomely restored to itsturn-of-the-century elegance,theInncreatesfor youthecharmofabygone era,withalltheamenities today’stravellersexpect.
_ ’' ' driie,letuspamperyou withavacationexperience youwillrememberforever!
• 800-258-3373
www.acadia.net/asticou
1
Located on beautiful Back Cove, Seaside is a progressive healthcare facility which provides skilled rehabilitation, extended careandretirementlivinginaquietocean¬ side setting, offering dramatic views of Portland'sskyline.
Our dynamic professional staff and peaceful location contribute to the finest therapeutic care. Our modern facility offersafullrangeofskilledandsubacute services which include physical, occupa¬ tional, respiratory and speech therapies, pain control management, IV therapy, nutritional,andrecreationtherapy. skilled care, home health aides, personal care services, physical, occupational and speech therapy. We also offer social services. Seaside Home Care is Medicare and Medicaid Certified. Seaside—the
andabouttwohundredmenandwomen indenimandflannelhoofingtheirheavy bootsto“Elvira”oreven“JailHouse Rock”-that’sthespottowhichIkeep returninginmemoriesfromthelate70’s andearly80’s.That’smyMaine.'Hiedin¬ erdidn’tsellalcoholandsopeople broughtcoolerswithgallonjugsofwhis¬ key,ginandvodkawithsoftdrinkmixers, thesewerepresidedoverbyCooler Queens-womenofwellovertwoand threehundredpoundswithelaborate hairdosandlowcutgownsshowinga creamyacreageofpowderedbosom, gownslikeapromdressandwedding dresssewntogether.Eachwoiddsitwith thecoolerbetweenherkneesandmain¬ tainexpressionsofregalityandbenign indifference.
Theirhusbandsorboyfriendswere invariablyskinny.TheCoolerQueens rarelydancedbutwhentheydiditwas withthestatelinessofoceanlinersand theyheldtheireyesabovethecrowdsasif concentratingonanidealofperfection deniedtocommonfolk.
One’searshurtatthe10-4diner onaSaturdaynightandtalk beneathascreamwasimpossi¬ ble.Therewasthethudofthe beatandmorethantwohundred thickheelscomingdownonthebeat. Theairreekedoffriedfood,spilledbeer, cheapperfumeandsweat.Children dashedamongthedancersorattempted theirowndances,clumsyparodiesof dancesasiffrightenedbythevastsexuali¬ tyoftheCoolerQueens,asexualitylikea mudslideenvelopinganItalianvillage. Onethoughtofflingingoneselfononeor anothermilkybosomandbeingsucked inside,one’slastvisiblesignbeingapairof workbootskickingupoutofthelady’s cleavage.ItneverseemedthatIsawthese womenonotheroccasions.Apparentlyit wasonlytheseweekenddanceswhich summonedthemfrominsidetheirmo¬ bilehomesandtree-surroundedtar-paper cabinswithawhitehand-letteredsignout infrontadvertisingblueberriesorpiglets. Themusiccalledthem,thebearded musicianswiththeirbaseballcapsand denimoveralls.Thefirstnotesof“A WholeLotofShakin’Coin’On”would waftacrosstheleaflessautumntreesand tlicCoolerQueenswouldsummontheir skinnysignificantotherstolugtheStyro¬ foamcoolersouttotheoldBuick.Any¬ bodycanpraisethemajestyoftheMaine coastorthestarkrockcliffsofitsmoun-
Maine's ONLY Source for:
Hydroponics • HID Lighting • Water Ponds • Bat Guano
Worm Castings • Composters • Beneficial Insects
Grow Vegetables, Flowers and Herbs All Year Round orStartGrowingSeasonEarly
Distributorof:
CoastofMainePottingSoils&Fertilizers•RaindropIrrigation
Budswell • Super Tea • Zoo Doo • Earth Juice
Propagation Equipment • American Hydroponics • General Hydroponics
7 5 2 R i v c >■ s i d e Street, P o H I a n d , /AG 04103 PHONE 207-797-7800 • FAX 207-797-7877
Exit8offMaineTurnpike,cornerofRoute302(ForestAvenue) andRiversideStreet—callfordirections
Hours: Monday through Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. an anc ♦Fallfoliagetrips. (207)372-8848 monhegan^midcoast.corn www.monheganboat.com
Monheganoffershikingtrails, inns,artiststudiosandalighthouse. Summerdaytripsaboardthe ElizabethAnn. Year-round passengerandfreightserviceontheU.S.MailBoatLaura B. ♦Charters(birthdays,weddings,reunions,memorialsandfundraisers). ♦ Summer dinner cruises. -G.-t
tain,butifyouhaven’tseenasatin-draped 350-poundbeautysolemnlyswayingto “TakeTliisJobandShoveIt”onthe10-4 onaSaturdaynight,canyoutrulysaythat youhaveeverseenMaineatall?
STEPHENDOBYNSistheauthorof9collec¬ tionsofpoetryand16novels,includingthebest¬ selling“Saratoga”mysteryseries.Hislatestnovelis TheChurchofDeadGirls.
yloveoftheCascoBayislands goeswayback.Justpriorto WorldWarII,duringthesum¬ merof1941,when1wastwen¬ ty,Portlandwasalreadywell fortifiedinreadinessforwar.Thewhole harborwasfullofshipsandsailors.Mysis¬ terandIspentthreeormorenightsa weekattheUSOdancesheldinPortland attheMasonicHallandattheChamber ofCommerceandoutatFortMcKinley onGreatDiamondIsland.Thatwasour wholesociallife.Oncewevolunteeredto helpentertaintheenlistedpersonnelon ClapboardIsland,offthecoastofFal¬ mouth.Theonlyfamilywithahouse therehadinvitedthemoutforapicnic. Therewasadance,andbeforelongwe pairedoffwithtwofriendlysailors.They werehandsome,ofcourse,intheirwhite sailorsuits.JimSandswastheonewho wentwithmysister,butIcan’tremember noneofmyguys’names.Weatehotdogs andhamburgers,andexploredtheshore oftheislandtogether.Thenwejustsaton somebigrocksandtalked.Ican’teven rememberwhatwetalkedabout,butwe hadsuchagoodtimewemissedtheboat backtoPortland.’Hiepeoplewholivedon theislandarrangedsomeothertransporta¬ tionforus,andweallwenttothemovies togetherwhenwegotbacktoPortland. Theirshipleftsoonafter,sowenever sawthemagain,but1alwayswondered whathappenedtothem.WhenIre-visited theemptyparadegroundsandabandoned brickbunkersonGreatDiamondIsland afewyearsaftertheWar,itwassosilent andeerie,itwasalmostlikeaghosttown. Lateron,theformerbasewasvandal¬ ized,andeventuallytorndowntomake wayforthecondos.ButIstillliketowalk outtothetoweratWhiteheadonCushing Island.Lookingatthosevine-covered moundsthatwereoncemilitaryinstalla¬ tionsbringsbackalltheenjoymentof thoseUSOdances.
JUNEBECK,76,livesinFalmouth.
Defense Secretary William Cohen
MyyearsintheU.S.Congressgaveme auniqueopportunitytotravelthroughout thestateofMaine.Mywalksthroughthe statethroughoutmyCongressionalcareer gavemeafirst-handappreciationofthe stateanditspeople,andInowclaimsev¬ eral“favorite”places.
Duringthe24yearsIservedCongress,I traveledtoMaineasoftenasmysched¬ ulewouldallow,andmanytripsinev¬ itablybroughtmebacktomyhometown ofBangor,whereIspentmanyweekends workinginmy family’sbakeryonHan¬ cockStreet. Thoseweremyfavoritetimes.
MytravelstoMainethesedaysareshort, infrequent,andprecious,andIfind myselfdrawnbacktoBangor,whereIcan enjoythesights,soundsandmemoriesof myyouth-alongwithgoodtimeswith oldfriendsatMommaBaldacci’s,the Pilot’sGrill,andMiller’sRestaurant.
SEN.WII2JAMS.COHENisournation’sSecre¬ tary'ofDefense.
Fran Peabody
UsuallywheneverIseesomethingbeau¬ tiful,thatbecomesmyfavoriteplace,and theninamoment’stimeIwillseesome¬ thingelsethatisbeautiful,andthenthatis myfavoriteplace.Butoneplacethatis alwaysbeautifulisStroudwater,behind theTateHouse,whereovertheyearsI havelearnedallthedifferentmoodsof theriver.There’salittleislandwherethe geesegobesidethelilypadsandcattails; youcanwalkdownthelittlehillandfeel asthoughyouareahundredmilesaway fromacity,aslongasajetdoesn’tflyover¬ head.
FRANPEABODY,95,isahistorian,co-authorof TateHouse,CrownoftheMaineMastTrade (1982),andchampionofTheAIDSProject
Gary Lawless
IgrewupinBelfast,onthewestern shoreofPenobscotBay,andeventhough Idon’tlivethereanymore,therearesev¬ eralspotsalongRouteOnewherethe viewsofthebaygivemeadeepsenseof “beinghome,”ofbeingwhereIshould be.Oneofthebestplacesforviewingthis partofthebayisthebaregranitehilltop calledBaldRock,justwestofLincoln¬ villeBeach.BaldRockcanbereachedby trailfromseveralstartingpoints.Fromthe topyouhaveincredibleviewsofPen¬ obscotBay.Iwasfirsttakentherebymy
On Portland’s Waterfront Enjoythesaltyatmosphereof O^ Portland’swindowonthewater! Or—experiencetheviewandawhiff oftheseaonourwaterfrontpatio!
OurFullMenuServed fromIlamtoMidnight BestSteamersinTown
Mixing Good People, Good Food and Good Drinks for21Years
Men’s,Women’sdrChildren’sfactorysecondsdrclose-outs.
Stepintosure-footedSebagoDocksides®. Legendaryboatshoesbuilttomakeshortworkofslipperysurfaces. No matter where the day takes you.
DIRECTIONS:FromWestbrook,takeRt.25west towardGorham.PassLakeRegionFurnitureonthe left.TakedienextleftintoGorhamIndustrialPark. ThefirstrightwillbeHutchersonDrive.The warehousestoreislocatedat55HutchersonDrive, thelastbuildingontheright.Pleasecall856-1484 formoreinformation.
WAREHOUSE STORE
55HutchersonDrive•Gorham,ME04038
Thursday,12p.m.to8p.m.•Friday,10a.mto8p.m. Saturday,10a.m.to6p.m
AUniqueNewEnglandCo-educational BoardingandDaySchool
•Grades9-12&P.G.
•Comprehensive Curriculum
•Learning Differences Program
•CompetitiveHighSchoolAthleticProgram
•Mount Washington Valley Ski Racing Program
•America’s 7th Oldest Academy
Formoreinformationcontact:
DirectorofAdmissions 207-935-2013
Fryeburg Academy 152 Main Street _ Fryeburg, ME 04037-1329_
parents,andcontinuetotakefriends there.Ihavesleptovernightthere,come forpicnics,watchedEastersunrise, searchedformushroomsandblueberries, andoncewatchedabigyellowdogpull mymotherupthetrailwithherleash.It isanordinal)'place,ofgreatpower,great beaut}'.
GARYLAWLESSlivesinNoblcboro,isco-owner ofGulfofMaineBookstoreinBninswick,andliasa newbookofpoems,Caribouddhism,fromBlack¬ berryBooks.HewillbeteachingatBatesCollege thisfall.
“Youhavejustgonedowntothehar¬ bouragain.Itseemsreallyonlya momentsincewebothcameupfromthe harbour,youdrenchedtotheskin,Ishin¬ ingandexcitedalmostto-whatisthe Frenchword?-not‘translution’-certainly nottransport-whatthehellisit?"
EDNA ST. VINCENT MILLAY inaSeptember1949notetoEugen JanBoisscvainwhile onRaggedIsland.
IBarbaraF.Lefcowitz
firstfellinlovewithMainewhenI realizeditwastherethat1could find“therepeatablemoment.”The timewasJulyof1977,theplace was RaggedIsland, asmallisland inCascoBaywithonlyonehouse,no electricity',noplumbing.Oncetheisland hadbeenownedbyEdnaSt.Vincent Millay,butthoughIamapoetmyself, Millayhasnodirectinvolvementwith thatmomentwhensittingatthehandhewnpinetableinthehouse’scombina¬ tionkitchenanddiningroom,1reached myepiphany.
ItwasthesecondyearinarowthatIhad visitedtheisland,alongwithanoldfriend. Weweresittingatthetableeatingameal identicaltoone1hadpreparedthepre¬ cedingyear:boiledlobster(whatdidyou expect?ThiswasMaine);bakedpotatoes; salad;freshlybakedblueberrybread,anda bottleofMerlot.Aconventionalenough mcal-butitwasn’tthefood,itwasthe replicationthatstruckme.ThereIwas lookingoutthewindowattheevening¬ bluewaterofthebaywhenalargeferry boatpassedby,itswindowslightingone byone:thePrinceofFundyboundfor NovaScotia.Onthebatteryoperated radioArtieShawwasplaying“Beginthe Beguinc”-thcexactsamesonghehad sungatlastyear’slobsterdinneratprecise¬ lythemomentIhadsightedthePrinceof
Fundy.
Ah,sodespitewhatNickCarrawaysaid inTheGreatGatsby,itwasindeedpossi¬ bletorepeatthepastandthusentertain theillusionthattimecould,atleast briefly,bestopped.Evenknowingitwas anillusiondidn’tmatter,especiallywhen themomentwasrepeatedseveralyearsin succession.Indeed,eventhough1have notbeentoRaggedIslandinnearlya decadeandnolongerseethepersonwho accompaniedmethere,and-notleast-the PrinceofFundynolongerpliesitswayto NovaScotia,Maineisstilltheplace whereIrealizedIcouldstoptime,the placeoftherepeatablemoment.
BARBARA F. LEFCOWIiy haspublishedfive poetrybooks,anovel,aswellasstories,essays,and poemsinover250journals.Shehaswonwriting fellowshipsfromtheNEA,RockefellerFoundation, andMarylandArtsCouncil,andtravelswidelyin searchoftirerepeatablemoment.
“Eugen,Iwantthatisland!”
EDNA ST. VINCENT MILLAY toherhusband,EugenJanBoissevain, onfirstseeingRaggedIsland fromOrrsIsland.
AllanB.Lefcowitz
“"’IatPatisgoneandsois“FatPat’s.” HLowellPrinceisgoneofastroke. RockOvenisgone.Partofthe massiverockthatfannedtheDcv■il’sBackboneonRaggedIslandis gone,slidafewwintersbackintoCasco Baywhennoonewaslooking.ButI’m stillhere,abitcrackedmyselfaftertheice storm,trueMaine-iacthatIamwho dreamsallwinterofcomingoverthehill onOrrsIslandanddownthetwistingroad toPrince’sredbam(alwaystobePrince’s redbarn)justthissideofthecobstone bridge.AndthenIstepintomyMaine. IfI’minluck,thissummer’sreturnwill bejustlikethefirsttimein1976:ahot dayandstrangeroadsouthfromCooks Comer.Whereisthewater?Asmallshack andmyfirstclamroll(beforethedoctor hasforbiddenalltastythings)atFatPat’s FriedClams.Thenwefollowtheroad betweendarkpinesintoasuddenchill andmistwiththechildrenaskingevery mile“Whereisthewater?”Andthena turnandathinsliverofinletwithahalf¬ sunkenboatandanotherturnwithlobster andsportsboatsinwaterasstillasaWat¬ teau.Theroadfallssuddenlyandsurpris¬ eswithitsdipsandtwistsontothebridge
Brunswick, ME tel&Jax/207 798 4084
At the water’s edge... aquiet,friendlyatmosphere withdramaticviewsof RaggedIslandandCascoBay
BAILEY ISLAND MOTEL Route24,BaileyIsland,ME (207)833-2886
CURRIER’S FLYINQSERVICE, INC.
Scenictour*andflight*overMaine’swilderne** areasinmeticulouslymaintained,vintageair¬ craft.Dailyspecials,firepatrolflights,daytrips, wildernesscharterservice.FAAlicensedairtaxi certificate.
GreenvilleJunction,ME04442 207-695-2778
CasualFineDining
CountryInnAccommodations
Established1814
Lodging
Lovely,affordableaccommodations. Everyroomandsuitehasafireplace,aviewofthelakeandmountains, andaprivatebathwithawhirlpoolbathtubandheatedtowelbars.
Dinner
Adeliciousdinner, arelaxingatmosphere, aromanticsunsetoverthemountains. Servedeveryevening5-9pm.
SundayBrunch
OurfamousBuffet, adeliciousandheartyspread makesSundaysspecial! Servedeveryweek9a.m.-1p.m.
ConvenientlylocatedonRoute1A,midwaybetweenBangorandEllsworth (Just15minutesfromBangorand60minutesfromBarHarbor)
1-800-325-5123
1-207-843-5123
forOrrs,totheleftasmallfiordandlob¬ ster-boatlanding,toourrightandupthe hillafogthathassettledonOrrs’back¬ bone.'Ibenwelosethewaterincountry andfieldsandwonderifwe’vegone wrong.Whereisthewater?Butwe’vegone theonlywaythereistogo.
Theroadtunnelsforeveruntilthatfinal dropandwideswingoftruckandboatin Prince’syardwhere,stunnedbyblueall aroundus,welaunchforRaggedIsland. Fortwoweeksthewaterwillcircleusand followuslikeafriendlyseal.
Evennow,23summersafterourfirstvis¬ it,Iwakeupdreamingofthatroad...of rock,lobsterpots,andpines.
Author,playwright,editor,andcriticALIANB. LEECOWITZisfoundingcreativedirectorofThe Writer’sCenter,Bethesda,Maryland,whichhe establishedin1976,ayearafterhisfirstvisitto RaggedIsland.
Sen.GeorgeJ.Mitchell
ThemostbeautifulplaceinMaine -indeedtheworld-is Mount DesertIsland. Notasinglepeak orlake,notoneclifforcoastal spot,buttheislandinitsentirety, initsmagnificentdiversity:mountainsris¬ ingoutoftheocean,forestsrunningdown totheshoreline,thecleanair,and,above allelse,thesenseofthebeautyand majesty'ofnature.VisitingMountDesert Islandalwaysbringstomymindtwo thoughts:1)theneedforhumanstolive incloserharmonywithnature;and2) howluckywearctohaveeasyaccessto suchabeautifulplace.
SEN. GEORGE J. MITCHELL, 64, after cap¬ pinganoutstandingcarreerasU.S.SenateMajority Leader,headedournation’snegotiatingteamwith NorthernIrelandasIndependentChairmanofthe PeaceTalksinIreland.Hisworld-acclaimedefforts weresosuccessfulthathispositionwasdissolvedin April.
Istoppedat Chimney Farm toadmire thepurple-&-whiteirisesBethandGary havedivideduntil,frommymother’sorig¬ inaldozen,theynowhavemorethana hundredinbloom.Itwasaquietevening; noonewasthere;shadowsstretchedout longonthecutgrass,ontheovergrownros¬ esandshaggyhoneysucklecoveredwith blossoms.Tireirisesseemedtriumphantas theymarchedalongbythebamwithtlieir whitecrownsanddarkpurplefalls.Afew ofthebigappletreesplantedinthe1830s areleftaroundthehouse;they’rehollow
nowbuttheywereleafingbravely.Below thelawn,1couldseethepasturesrunning downtothestilllakeinthatgoldenlight, whilethesunhunglowoverthepines behindthefanngraveyard.
1thoughttherewasafeelingofgreatqui¬ etandsweetnessintheplace—nothing spick-&-span,butakindofmagictothe oldhouse,thefieldsedgedwithwater,the cavesofleaves.1lookedatthesmallwhite porticomadebyafigureheadcarverthat jutsoutoverthesidedoor-twocurving snakesserpentinguptolions’masks,their forkedwhitetonguesstuckout.ThenI strolledaroundsmellingthepaleBour¬ bonrosesandafountainofdarkpeonies.1 jumpedwhenIheardaloudnicker behindme-1luh-huh-huh-huh!Itwas Blackberry,thepensionerhorse,inan archofgrapevines;he’dheardfootsteps andhurrieduptothefencetopokehis grizzlednoseoutfortreats.
“Whataboutallthis,”1wondered,“why doImakesuchanefforttohangonto it?”Ithinkitmustbethatthegreatsweet¬ nessonefeelsthere,thehonorable,longlastingbeauty.Thewholefarmseemsto melikeanenameledmusicbox;itshines anditsings(bothrathersoftly);andmy parents’voicesarcinthemusic.
PoetKATT)BARNESisthedaughterofpoetEliz¬ abethCoatsworthandtheauthorof Where The DeerWere.
CarloPittore
Theareabehind216PostRoadinBow¬ doinham.
CARLO IT1TORE, 55,isa“committedfigurative artist"whocametoMaine50yearsago.
IJohn Swan
tisearlymorning,amisthangs overthelake,andthecoffeeison. Ilieperfectstillnessisbrokenonly byapairofloonscallingeachother overgreatdistancesofquietwater.1 pushmyoldguideboatoffthedockand rowtowherethetroutarerisingtoa morningbatchofmayflies.
1knowitsoundslike“ARiverRuns ThroughIt”—butit’stherealthing,and it’stheRangeleylatkes.Iamfortunateto haveasummerplacethere,andalthough Ihavechanged‘permanent’residences severaltime,Rangeleywillalwaysbemy truehome.
Ihaveaplaquethatafriendgaveme hangingoverthedooronthebackporch, aquotationfromJohnBurroughs,which
JuneStay-n-Play$199*per couple,perdayincludes: / Championship golf / Resort accommodations /Candlelightdinner /Countrybreakfast /Healthclub,heatedpool /200acresofresortactivities /l.akeactivitiesandmore!
•fa/o aiwkiblcSitndtivThur^invuntillune1'^8
Or,considerourgolfschool:just $529foralltheaboveplus3:1 student/teacherratio,carts,lunch, video,everythingforacomplete three-dayprogram!
It's no surprise that we are ranked among thebest by America'sGreatest Resorts magazine, but you might be shocked by theaffordability of our golf vacations and golf school programs.
www.bethelinn.com OntheCommon,Bethel,Maine04217 Maine'spremierfourseasonresort
canyourchilddothewaltz, playthebongos, makefrenchcrepes, sculptavaseandbeapirate, allinthesameday? Auniquepre-primaryschoolfor children2-6yearsofage.
OurSummerArtCampcan'tbebeat! Dropinfor1classorenrollforthe entiresummer.Nowacceptingappli¬ cationsforfall.Calltodayfora brochure&tomakeyourreservation.
reads:“Icomeheretofindmyself.It’sso easytogetlostintheworld.” Iguessthatsaysitall.
JOHN SWAN’S paintings,whichoftenbringtire viewertocontemplativeplaces,havebeenfeatured inEsquire.HelivesinStroudwater.
Janwillem van de Wetering
Maine,theessence,forme,isSorry Beach.It’sasecretbeach,publicallright, butthereisnosignonthetwistinglittle roadthatleadstoitssecludedsplendor.It hasarampand1canslidemy50-pound cedardinghyinthecove,Mainemade, thatIcarryonmypick-up.Thereareusu¬ allyloonsabout,andsealswaitforthe brook,oftenfoamingacrossrocks,to comeupwiththeday’ssupplyofsilver menhaden.Earlymorningsablackbear dangleshisfeetfromaboulder.Afox showshisearsabovethesweetgrass. Whenthemoonisfull,coyoteschanton thegravelbeach.Thatwouldbespring. Wintertimeisgood,too.TheSorry(I won’tgiveatruename,we’retryingtobe privatehere)folkskeeptheroadplowed. Isitinmytruckandsiphotcoffeefresh outofSorry'market.Onecouldlook throughpapersandwonder.Whatluck, allthatprintedworryandfearfoldsupand fitsinthedoor’ssidepocketwhileIrest myeyesonthecleftoftheCleavage Mountains,acrossPurpleHillBay,on MountAfterwardIsland.Amancan smokeacigarinhistruck’scabin,secice floesupatlowtide,stretchhislegsin betweenpuffs,pulldownthefurflapsof hishat,listentosnowcreakingbelowhis zipperedboots.Sayhow’reyoudoingto oneortwoothers.
JANWILLEM VAN DE WETERING isaworldrenownedwriterofdetective(theGrijpstra-deGier series)andliteraryfiction.HelivesnearSorry.
WDr.ChristianeNorthrup
henIwanttobeupliftedorre¬ gainarenewedperspective aboutlife,Iheadforthecoast, whereIcangetclosetothe waves,gazeoutatthehorizon, andjusttakeinthepoweroftheplace. PemaquidPoint,withitsmassive,smooth rocksanddramaticviews,comesinstantly tomind.Thougheveryseasonhasitsgifts, 1particularlylikethisareainJune,when therosesareattheirpeakandthelightis morebeautifulandcelestialthanany¬ whereelseonearth.
DR. CHRISTIANE NORTHRUP istheauthorof Women'sHodies,Women’sWisdom(Bantam1998).
YTim Sample
ou’dbehardpressedtodevisea morediabolicalbrainteaserthan askingmetoidentifymyfavorite spotinthestateofMaine.But uponreflectionIfindthatIdo indeedhaveonespecialMaineplace.
Ocean Point jutsoutfromtheeastern sideofLinnekinBaynearmyhometown ofBoothbayHarbor.Thereisasmallcres¬ centbeachthere,onGrimesCove,paved withsurf-smoothedstonesandbuttressed onbothsidesbygraniteoutcroppings.Sit¬ tingonthatbeachgazingtowardthe ocean,youfirstseetinyGreenIsland. BeyonditareFisherman’sIslandand neighboringDamariscove.PastDamariscoveisOuterHeronIsland,andbeyond thatbutstillvisibleonacleardayisMonhegan.ITesearetheislandsofmyMaine boyhood-eachone,inturn,eagerlyantic¬ ipatedandthoroughlyexplored.Thisis theoceanofmychildhoodwonder. Thesearetherocksofpicnicandbonfire andicywinterbrooding.
I’vebeenthereahundredtimessince myfirstvisitatagesix.Summerorwinter, calmorstorm,dayornight,theviewfrom GrimesCoveismesmerizing,areminder thatthismagnificentplacestoodunmo¬ lestedforeonsbeforeIarrivedandwill remainlongafterI’mgone.Withevery visitI’mcaptivatedalloveragainbythe timelessbeautyofMaine.
SAMPLE isthedeanofMainehumorists.
Sen. Susan M. Collins
Oneofmyfavoriteplacesis Madawaska Lake inAroostookCounty,whereIspent everysinglesummerasachildatmyfam¬ ily’soldlog“camp”(asweinnorthern Mainerefertoasummercottage).It’sa small,prettylake,ringedwithwoods where1spentcountlesshoursexploring theforest.
ItwasatMadawaskaLakethatmyfather taughtmetoswim,driveamotorboatand waterski.1rememberthethrillwhenI finallylearnedtodropawaterskiwithout fallingand,pulledbythemotorboatdri¬ venbymyfather,circledthecovefora perfectlandinginfrontofourcamp.One summer,mybrothersandsistersandI joinedwithneighboringkidstoputona “watershow”forourtolerantparentswho applaudedourlimitedskills.
Gauge
FreeParkingat 122 HighStreet (nextto WCSH)
•Over3 7 yearsofexperience
•Licensedopticianonpremises
•GoldSolderingandrepairs
•Choosefromover400framestyles
P.O.BOX1151•Greenville,ME04441•(207)695-2716
ANon-ProfitOrganization
Cruise Moosehead Lake aboard the historic 1914 Lake Steamer Katahdin Pleasecallorwriteforscheduleinformation(DoesnotcruiseonMondays&Fridays)
Whenitcomestopests,thelittlethingsdomean alot.Innotimeatall,oneantcantranslateintoa thousand.Foreffective,affordablepestcontrol,
Thesunlitdayswerespententirelyout¬ side,inthelakeandthewoods.Therainy onesweplayedendlesscardgames(crazy 8’s,ginrummy,andheartswerefavorites) andreadbeforeacracklingfiretotakethe chilloffthecamp.
SUSANM.COLLINS,U.S.Senator,Maine
IFrank Bishop
wanttotakeyoutoDcbouille Mountain.1amgoingtotakeyou northonInterstate95toitsfinal exit.YouwillbeinHoulton,Maine. Continuenorth,followingRoute1 pastthesleepytownsofBridgewater, Monticello,andMarsHill.Stopatthe NortheastlandHotelinPresqueIslefora bitoflunchandacupofcoffee.Stretch yourlegs,lookaround.GetbackonRoute 1throughCaribou,thenalongtheSt. JohnRiverpastVanBuren,Madawaska, FortKentandSt.John.
WhenyoureachSt.Francis,youpass fromoneworldtoanother.Imaginea dusty',bumpypickupridewithyourwin¬ dowsopenacrack.Youpassagate,where youpaythepapercompanytousetheir land.Anunmappedsummerstream,as highasyourtires,blocksyourway.Amstedskidderandaslashedforestblight eithersideoftheroad.Youdrivepastthe RedRiverCamps,overonelaststreamto sparklingDebouillePond.Theairisthick withmosquitoesandblackflies.Sothick youswallowafew.Thewateriscold,cold. Ontheoppositesideofthepondisarock facethatfallssharplyintothelakeasfar downasyoucansee.'Hrispondisdeep. Yourtrailisonthewesternsideofthe rockface.Itisfairlysteep,butshort.A quarterofthewayupthereisasignwith anarrow:IceCaves.You’llgothereon yourwaydown.Ontopofthe2,000-foot mountainisahelipad,acabinwithscat¬ teredpapersonthefloor,andafiretower withanobservatory.Onyourwayupthe towerthewindwilldrythesweatinyour hair,hardenthemosquitobloodtoyour calves.Fromatopyoucanseesouth,west, andeastacrossMaine,northintoNew BrunswickandQuebec.Youwon’tseea roadoraclear-cut.Youcan’timaginehow thiscouldbe.
Ifyoulookcloselyabouttheobservato¬ ry'youwillfindamessage(amongamul¬ titudeofothers)carvedbyan18-year-old’s L.L.BeanSwissarmyknife.Itsays:TAKE BACKYOUR LIVES.Thisplacejust makesyoufeellikethat.Sotakeadeep
breath.Thenanother.Youhavetoleave soon.
TheIceCavesarefrozenyearround, evenduringthehottestofJulyafternoons. Unaccountably,youpassfromstultifying 80-degreeheatinto“sunnypleasuredomes withcavesofice,”crevassesintherock whereyoucanstoreafewbeveragesfor yourcampsiteatthefootofthemountain andreturntofindthemice-cold.
FRANK BISHOP, 23, is a 1997 graduate of ColgateUniversity.Hehasbeenon Portland Magazine’sstaffsinceDecember,1997.
Sen. Olympia J. Snowe & Gov. John R. McKernan
Maine’sislandsandrockycoastcharac¬ terizeourstatebutalsooffersomeofthe mostspecialareasforus,fromthelong sandybeachesoftheSouth,tothebold coastofdowneastMaine,tothespectacu¬ larhillsanddeepharborsofcentral Maine.Wehavelongenjoyedpicnicking onthecoast,especiallyonthequiet,beautifidislandsthataboundneartheHan¬ cockPointhomethathasbeeninJock’s familyfornearly110years.
Althoughitisalwayshardtocarveout enoughtime,wehavespentcountless summerdaysthereinHancockPoint, enjoyingtheAugustweatherandspecial wayoflifethatbringssummertolife. Withitsmagnificentsenseofcommunity andwonderfillseasidelocation-includ¬ ingspectacularviewsacrossFrenchman’s BaytoMt.DesertIsland-ourhomeat HancockPointisatonceagatheringspot forfamily,andawaytoescapethepres¬ suresofday-to-daylife.OurAuguststhere recallhappymemoriesofactivitieslike tennis,sailing,readingandspendingtime withthefamily,andweespeciallyenjoy diningoutattheCrockerHouserestau¬ rantnearby.
SENATOR OLYMPIA J. SNOWE zXND GOV. JOHNR.McKERNAN,Jr.(1987-1995).
Miriam Colwell
ThehousewhereIwasbornandspent myfirsttwentyyearswasbuiltin1817by mygreatgreatgreatgrandfatherAbijah Cole.ThoughI’velivedinmanyother houses,inseveralofferstates,ithasalways beenmyhome.
Thefieldbehindthehousethatnowhas amownwalkingpathwasalargehayfield wheretreadinghayontopofatallwood-
Open Mon —Fri, 9—5 * Sat 10 — 4 Newcastle Square, Newcastle, ME (207) 563-1002
Conteandvisitourshowroom andviewthelargestcatpaintingintheworld
grown to include Thomaston Place Auction Gallery
every two weeks on Saturday nights Feature auctions once a month Antiques and Personal Property Liquidation Call354-8141forexactdatesandtimes. U.S. Route 1, Thomaston, Maine
"Alittleoutoftheway andwayoutoftheordinary."
Tenindividuallyappointedguest rooms,eachwithprivatebath,ina restored103'year-oldinn.Gourmet restaurantwithafullliquorlicense.
Quietsetting,200yardsfrom Frenchman'sBay.AcadiaNational Parkregion.OpenlateAprilthrough NewYear'sEve.
CO U N T R Y INN HancockPoint,Maine04640 207-422-6806
Featuredin "CountryInnsandBackRoads" Checkoutourwebsite: http://www.maineguide.com/downeast/crocker
May 9 through September 27, 1998
Winslow Homer Facing Nature, | acelebrationofthefifteenth| anniversaryoftheCharles ShipmanPaysonBuilding, isgenerouslysponsoredby Shop'nSaveSupermarkets, withadditionalsupportfrom MainebizandMigisLodge.
enhayrackattenorelevenyearsoldwas thegreatestfun,thoughwhenyouclimbed downyourarmsandlegsandwholebody weresplotchedanditchyfromsunandhay andsweat!
Downacrosstheroadattheheadofthe cove,weswamanddivedfromthewharf (wherecoastalschoonersinearlieryears hadunloadedsuppliesforthegeneral stores,barrelsofsugar,vinegar,molasses, cratesofbootsandboltsofcalico.)My dog,Ashley,andIstillgodowntothe covetoswim.
InApril,thesmellofthedampearly eveningshasnotchangedfromseventy yearsagowhenplayingoutsideuntildark wherewasthesoundofthefrogs,andof thetincanflyingoffthestumpaswescat¬ teredtohidingplaces.
Thelilacsandthechestnuttree,the bridalwreathandspicebusheswereall herewhenIwasbomupstairsinthefront bedroom,asweretheyellowirisandlem¬ onlilies,thecolumbineanddelphinium inthegardenbeds.
Perhapsitisthewonderfulandrarecon¬ tinuumthatbindsmetoProspectHarbor andthishouse.
Novelist MIRIAM COLWELL is the author of WindOffTheWater(RandomHouse,19-15),Day Of The Trumpet (Random House, 1947), and Young(1955),whichwasoptionedby20thCentury FoxandisnowbeingreprintedbyPuckerbrush Press.AftergoingtoNewYorkinherteens,where shewrotepoetryandadvertisingcopy,shereturned toProspectHarbortobecome“theyoungest postmasterinthecountryinoneofitssmallest offices!”
IRep.JohnF.Baldacci
amalwaysleftbreathlessbythe naturalbeautyofMaine,fromthe hillsofOxfordCountytothepota¬ tofieldsofAroostookCounty'to thecobblestonedstreetsoftheOld Portto'Humcler HoleinAcadiaNation¬ alPark. ButIhavetosaythatmyfavorite vacationspotisourfamilycamponHol¬ brook Pond inHolden.Itisaplace wheretheentirefamilycangather,play games,watchthechildrenswim,andsim¬ plytalk.ItisourownGoldenPond,a magicalplacewheretimestops,thetele¬ phonesdon’tring,andthetelevisionis thankfullyneglected.
CONGRESSMAN JOHN E. BALDACCI, 2nd District,Maine.
Seven Congress Square Portland,Maine (207) 775-6148
GeraldE.Talbot
IfthereisoneplaceinMainewhichwe shouldvisitandenjoyitsbeauty,itisPas-
DeparturesfromLongWharf,Portland
Visitbeautiful,historicEagleIsland, former summer home ofAdmiral RobertPeary,NorthPoleExplorer. #1EagleIslandCruise•10a.m.Daily Adults$15•Seniors$12*Students$12•Child$9 #2 Seal Watching Cruise•2:30 pm. Daily
Adults$8•Seniors$7*510001)15$6•Child$5
#3 Portland Head Light & Seal Watching Cruise
Adults$7•Seniors$6•Students$6•Child$5 #4 Seal Watching at Sunset Cruise
Adults$8•Seniors$7*Students$6•Child$5
#5 “Moonlight Bay” Cruise
OnFriday&Saturdayevenings,comealongand enjoyourJulyandAugust“MoonlightBay”Cruise, departingat9n.m.(weatherpermitting),witharrival backatIx>ngWhanby11p.m.All“MoonlightBay” Cruisesareoyreservationsonly. Call(207)774-6498
Portland Waterfront
AskusaboutSteamboatYesterdaysonCascoBay-Wewrotetf»ebooks!
Goldenrod Kisses Saltwatertaffyatitsbest! Comewatchourfamouskissesbeingmade
Open Memorial Day through
WemailKisseseverywhere-
samaquoddyBay,whereIndianTown¬ ship,Princeton,Maine,islocated.Itis beautiful,peaceful,andquiet,withsmall islandswithintheBaywiththeirowntrees andwaterthatisclearandcalm.Thisisa beautifulspotyouwillnotseeanywhere elseintheStateofMaineanditisasight tosecandalwaysremember,as1stilldo.
PortlanderGERALDE.TALBOT,alifemember oftheNAACP,servedintheMaineHouseof Representativesfrom1972-1978.
Gov. John H. Reed
WithsomanywonderfulplacesinMaine itisdifficulttoselectjustonespot.Howev¬ er,forme,thatplacehastobeNorthPond inthetownofSmithfield.
Ihavebeengoingtherenearlyevery'year sinceIwasoneyearold.Thelakeisoneof thesixjewelsoftheBelgradeLakeschain. NorthPondisjustperfectforswimming, boating,andfishing.Ithassomethingfor everyone.Itisbeautifulinthespring, summer,andfall.Oneoftheprettiestsea¬ sonsisautumnwhentheleavesbeginto turnandthelakeisquietandplacid.This hastobeoneofnature’smosttranquil scenes.
Inachangingworld,Smithfieldseems tobeaconstant.Manygenerationsof familiesreturntothesamecottagesyear afteryear.Thishasmadeforavery'con¬ genialgroupofpeoplewhohavedevel¬ opedlastingfriendships.
Thereisalsoavery'friendlyrelationship betweenthelocalcitizensandthesum¬ mervisitors.Everybodylooksforwardto theChurchandGrangedinnerswhich takeplacethroughoutthesummer.
AsonewhoattendsmanyofMaine’s country'fairs,Smithfieldisideally'located. IahvaysgotoSkowhegan,Union,and Windsortosecmy'favoritesportofhar¬ nessracing.Nowthatisentertainment!
IguessmyloveaffairwithNorthPond isalotlikethatoftherenownedauthor E.B.White,w'ho,inhisfavoriteessay,the muchanthologized,“OnceMoretothe Lake,"describedalonglifebelieving therewasnoplaceintheworldlikealake inMaine.Icertainlysubscribetothat.
FORMER MAINE GOVERNOR JOHN IL REED(1960-1966),77,practiceslawasacon¬ sultantinWashingtonD.C.andfrequentlyattends meetingsoftheMaineSocietythere.ANaval OfficerduringWorldWar11,hewasdirectorofthe Reed(Potato)Farms,Inc.,(athousandacres)in FortFairfieldfrom1946-1959beforebeingelected presidentoftheMaineStateSenatein1959.He servedasAmericanzXmbassadortoSriLankaand
Twocompletefloorsofuniquegiftitemsforeverybudgetandeverytaste. AsfeaturedinYankeeMagazineandonthePBSTVshow“MadeinMaine”
R—] You must see it, To believe it! U.S.Rt1(north)P.O.Box1690 wells,Maine04090
Callforourfullcolorcatalog 207-646-0608
World’s
Gift Store < World Wide Web address - http://lhdigest.com 1
InthefPeart ofPortland’sOldPort
Portland’sPremierJfotel
LnthecenteroftheOldPort.Oneblockfrontthewaterfront,gjcharmingrooms dT suites.DistinctiveFleetingFacilities,Jfealth0ubfRestaurantPLlounge.
zoOlilkSt--Portland,Flaiiieoglot
■207-774-4200" 18°O~7Z7~3436 ivmvsrjJKRLgENCY.coM Located at Seawall Overlooking
JUNE 29-JULY 11
Theblockbustermusicalhit LA CAGE AUX FOLLES
JULY 13 - JULY 25
ANITA GILLETTE DAVID HEDISON
Broadwaycomedysuccess ALONE TOGE I HER
JULY 27 -AUGUST 8
DODY GOODMAN in EXPECTATIONS Afreshnewcomedy
AUGUST 10-AUGUST 22
MAXWELL CAULFIELD JULIET MILLS _ DIAL M FOR MURDER_
AUGUST 24 - SEPTEMBER 5
MILLICENT MARTIN in SOMETHING'S AFOOT MusicalmysterybasedonAgathaChristie's "TenLittleIndians"
Eves except Sun. 8:00pm Mats. Wed. & Thurs. 2:30pm All single tickets $24 MC/VISA Accepted SUBSCRIBE
Theseason’sill— we’velostoursummermillionaire, whoseemedtoleapfromanL.L.Bean catalogue.Hisnine-knowyawl wasauctionedofftolobstermen. AredfoxstaincoversBlueflill.
ROBERT LOWELL, in “Skunk Hour.”
wasayoungScottishpainterliving inacrampedLondonbedsitter, when1metanAmericangirl.One daysheshowedmeanadvertise¬ mentforaMainefarmhouseon 100acresfor$4000.Thethoughtofall thatspacepulledusfromLondonto Maine,insearchofwhatseemedtousa kindofHolyGrail.ItwaslateAprilwhen wegotto Farmington; therewassnowon theground,thefarmhousewasawreck, the100acresawasteland.Disappointed, weheadedforthecoast,arrivingatnight atMilbridgewheresomeinquiriesata localstoregotusaccommodationinanzV frameonTomLeightonPoint. Inthemorning,Isteppedoutontoour deck,intooneofthosemagicalmornings thatarevantageMaine,theseaaBotticel¬ liblue,smoothwaterbrokenoccasionally byanexcitedduck,thedroneofalobster boatjustoutofsightbehindadistant morninghaze,theairspikedwithpine. IknewinstantlythatthisiswhereIwant¬ edtobe,topaint,totakeallthosepieces ofsightandsound,likepartsofanequa¬ tion,tojugglethem,bringthemtoorder, andthatifIcouldsolvetheequationI wouldhavesomethingreallygood.That wasthirtyyearsago.1amstillworkingon theequation.
WHJ.IAMIRVINElivesandpaintsinBlueHill, hisworkcanbeseenattheLeightonCaller}',also inBlueHill.
FSanford Phippen
arnsworth’sCafe,betterknownas Pat’sPizza,istheheartandsoul ofOrono,Maine.Generationsof Oronolocals,aswellasthousands ofstudentsattheUniversity'of Maine,havegrownuponPat’spopular plainMainefare.
IwasafreshmanattheUniversityin 1960-61whenIatemyfirstPat’spizza, deliveredtothedorm.AndIwasasenior when1firststarteddrinkinglegally'inPat’s taproom.
ButPat’sisaboutmuchmorethanpizza andbeer.Whilethefoodisgoodand cheap,it’stheatmospherethatpeople wanttoexperienceagainandagain.The firstthingmanyofmyfonnerOronostu¬ dentsdowhentheycomehomeistogoto Pat’stoseewho’saround.It’sthemost popularhang-outforeveryoneofallages.
AsmycolleagueThomIngrahamsays, “ThebreakfastcrowdatPat’sisOrono withoutauniversity,”withallthelocals andregularsdishingthedirt,talkingabout towngovernment,theschools,andsoon.
’Iheoldwoodenbooths,thescarred tables,thewornfloortiles,thecounter, tiretaproom,andPatFarnsworthhimself haven’tchangedmuchoverthepastforty years.
HundredsofOronostudentshave workedatPat’swaitingontables,making anddeliveringpizzas.
DuringlastJanuary'sicestormandsev¬ eral-daypoweroutage,Pat’swastheonly placeintownwithpowerandtherestau¬ rantwaspackedevenmorethanusual. ’PhewholeworldhadgoneblackbutPat’s hadlightwithpeopleinsidelaughing, tellingstories,eatingpizzaanddrinking beer.As’HromIngrahamsaid,“Itwaslike afestivalinthemiddleofadisaster.”
Pat’sPizzaremainsagood-humoredand humanplacewherenoonerushesthe customers.It’sapoliticallyincorrect, wannenvironmentwhereeveryone’swel¬ come.
Forme,aswellasforsomanyother Mainc-iacs,Pat’sislikegoingtothe Mainewherewegrewup.
SANFORDPH1PI’ICNistheauthorofKitchen BoyandThePoliceKnowEverything.
YKenneth Rosen
earsagoIboughtacabinpropped onrailroadtieshalfamileupan oldhorse-loggingtrackonawood¬ edhillsideofftheEastAndover Road.Myacreisananomaly,al¬ mostinthemiddleofamiles-longforest¬ edlandtrustspreadoverthelabyrinthof ridgesthatflankthemountain,Rumford Whitecap,whichdominatesthatendof theAndroscogginvalleylikeagiantwith itsbuttintheair.
OntopofMountWhitecap,rambling alongitslengthinashiftingcloudreveal¬ ingandoccludingstandsofvirginalbut stuntedbalsamandspruce,I’mreminded ofthecurseofthenakedwitchesupon Macbeth,howhe’dbesafeuntilpine
TheUniversityofNewEnglandisserious aboutbusiness.That’swhywedesigned eightdistinctivemanagementdegree programs.That’swhywecreatedtheCenter forBusinessInformationTechnologies, offeringtechnicaltrainingandcertificate
programsinseveninformationtechnology fields.
We’realsoseriousaboutmakingallthese programsavailabletoworkingadults.That’s whywe’vescheduledclassesinthelate afternoon,earlyevening,andinthecaseof ourOrganizationalLeadershipProgram,on Saturdaymornings.Allonourconvenient WestbtrookCollegeCampusinPortland.
Wealsoplantoofferawiderangeof managementandbusinessinformation coursesinthesummermonths,soyoucan testthewaterorgetanearlystart. Summerisaperfecttimeforyoutoget seriousaboutbusinesstoo.
Callusformoreinformationat 207-797-7688,ext.4225.
treesstartedtodanceinveils.I’dhavesol¬ idrockbeneathinyfeet,anillusionoffar¬ sightedclarity,andthisassuresmeof safetyandleadsmeon.
Ravenshopfrombushtobranch.Far belowthegraywhiteplumesoftheRum¬ fordpapermillsobeythebreeze.But whenIturnaroundanarrayofcairns, pinkandorangesurveyribbonstiedinto trees,fansnorth,westandsouthlikeveins onamapleleaf,andthat’swhenIlosemy way:cutsouthtoosoon,orpersisttoofar west.Every'pathisidenticallymarked, identicallyopenandclear.Soonasthe treesriseabovemyhead,themostsub¬ stantialloggingtrack,fittedwithcarefully hewnlogandboulderbridges,canvanish intoandalderthicketandneverreappear. Onceback-trackinginrainanddarkness overonetoteroadafteranother,Icame outatRedHill,fivemilesfrommycamp. Iwalkeduptoawhitefarmhousewith stainedglasswindowsonallfoursides, likethewitch’scandypanehousein “HanselandGretel”.Inthelivingroom, deafandblindtomyknocking,shouting andjumping-jacksinthenight’scold mist,werepeoplewatchingtelevision withoutclotheson.Oneheldakittenin hislap.Furious,footsoreandamazed,I walkeddowntheroadandknockedatthe nexthouse,whereamanandhissongave mearidebacktomycabin,steadily decliningmyjokesandqueriesaboutthe frolicsoftheirnakedneighbors.
Anothertime,inleaflessNovemberonlythescruboaksweredense withchatteringrussetleaves-1 foundmywaymoreorlessstraight backtomycampwithacompass. Makingadiagonalascentinthecold darknessofthelasthillabovemycabin, climbingthroughsaplings,stonesand pricker-bunsonhandsandknees,1paused atwhatlookedlikeawideopalmirror opensuddenlyatchin-level,reflectingthe moonlightandstars.
Agrotto,Itoldmyself,withapond.I returnedtolookatitinthesummer.Itwas anoldfluoritemineabuttingastagnant pondlitteredwithrockdebrisandtailings. Ilovemycamp’spredictablewarmthand domesticity.Theglacierpolishedquartz andlimestonesummitofRumfordWhite¬ capisnotthedeepblueseainvertedas scantilyforestedrock,andthenakedman engrossedwithhistelevisionandfurrykit¬ tenisnotthedevil.Butinbetweenthem liesthatfrozengrottofirstseenhalf-lostin darkness,andwhichhauntsmymemory
withtheacheofmistaken,irretrievable desire.
Poet and USM professor KENNETH ROSEN recentlywonaFulbrightTeachingfellowshipthat willtakehimtoYugoslaviathisSeptember.Founder ofUreStonecoastWritersConference,heliasbeen featuredinPoetryMagazine.Hismostrecentbook isNoSnake,NoParadise(AscensiusPress).
ILynda Caron-Rhinebolt
ftherewereaplacetogosoyon couldcleansethedailydebrisof lifefromyourbrain,bringback thecalm,toconnectyourbody withthesoul,itwouldhavetobe thisuniquehavennestledinthefirand pinesofnorthernMainewoodlands.It’s calledtheUmcolcusStreaminT8R6 WELS,andit’snotanorganizedtown populatedwithpeoplebutanorganized townpopulatedwithwildlifeofvarious species.
Wood-logrecreationalcampsownedby mydearfriendsAlandAudreyCurriersit onacarpetofconstantlymowedlawnthat serveasthebackdropforaflowingstream thatlingersintoadeadwater.Canoeand paddlesarealwaysbeckoningmetoquiet¬ lypaddlethestreamandlistenand observethesoundsofeverythingthatis notpartofmydailyroutine.Howalive1 feel!Ilowaliveeverythingis!Drudgeryis gone.Iamrenewedwatchingacow moosecomeoutwithheryoung.Hertol¬ eranceforusbeinginthesamepondis expected-thcreisanunspokenunder¬ standing,aknowingthatsheistheright¬ fillowner.Agreatblueheronsw'ecpsinto thewateronthemorningsunrise.Later, sittingbackonthescreenedporchover¬ lookingthedcadwatcr,Icantakeinall thatisaudible,tryingtodistinguish speciesofbirds.
BecauseofmyloveofthisplaceIwas marriedhere.Eriendsandfamilygath¬ eredtocelebrateourunion.Mysisterflew' infromEugene,Oregon,tostandwith me.'Hiecampsw'eremadefestiveforthe occasion.Wildflowersandgardenflow'ers ofallcolorandvarietywereabundant. Gaslanternsandtikitorchescastamysti¬ calaura.'Hieeveningskyfilledwithpale lightfromanalmost-fullmoon.Family andfriendsstayedthenight,notwanting toleavetheserenity.Standingoutonthe water’sedgearoundmidnightyoucould haveheardapindrop.Thingswereback tonormal.Granted,itwasaninconve¬ nienceforthewildlifetoendurew'ithall thesoundsofpeoplehavingagoodtime,
Chancesareifyouare reallyoutthere,youwon't haveutilityelectricalpower. Maybe we can help.
Wearepowerprofessionalsandprovideefficient,reliableand long-lastingdieselgeneratorsforprimeandstandbypower.For homesandbusinesses,logging,huntingandfishingcamps.
Generator sets.3 KW - 200 KW Diesel engines.2 - 300 BHP
Callus.Wecanhelpevaluateyourelectricalrequirementsand makesureyouhavepoweryoucanrelyon!
Fullpartsandservicesupportavailableifneeded.
103 Popes Island New Bedford, Mass. 02740 (800) 990-5685
Enjoythetranquilityof our Maine farmhouse, pond,andwoods,aswell astheofferingsofmany nearbycoastalvillages.
Donateyourusedcartothe NationalKidneyFoundationof Maineandthreegreatthingswill happen!
You’llgetanunneededcar convenientlypickedup.You’llgeta greattaxdeduction.You’llkeepour patientandourCommunityprograms going.Ifyouhaveacartocontribute, pleasecall. Weacceptboatsandcampersaswell. We’llarrangepick-up&sendtax documentation.
1-800-488-CARS (2277)
■^^RThe National Kidney Foundation of Maine. Forprogramandserviceinformation pleasecall 1-800-639-7220
r~~~’Privatebathsavailable 1Generous homemade Continentalbreakfastincluded 1Open year round
Marcia and Jim Schatz, Innkeepers P.O.Box437,Rt.15,BlueHill,ME04614 (207)374-5126
Woods Survival Camp, $250/week forteensages13-17
Conservation Camp, $200Aveek forchildrenages10-14
Environmental Science Camp, $200/wk forchildrenages10-14
Contact:
The Maine Conservation School P.O. Box 188 Bryant Pond, ME (207)665-2068
overlookingtfieocean 'Bar 'Ifarbar, 'Maine
~'Beautifulguestroomsoffering ourguestspanoramicviewsof Trencfiman's'Bag
~'tCeatedoutdoorpoolandacresof manicuredgroundstoenjag
~Tbebestin'DownCastdining from our TffnefiartDiningTaniHon
-‘Momentsfromtfiefieartof cAcadia'NationalTank andtfievillageof Bar‘iCarbor
'WonderView'Inn 50TdenStreet ToAtOfficeTax,25 'Kar'tfarbor,’Maine04609 207-288-3358
'Reservations: 888-439-VTrW e-mail:monden>ie«>@acadia.net
butasourvowswerepledgedmyhusband and1bothknewthisplaceheldthehar¬ monyandbalanceweneededinourlives.
LYNDA CARON-RHINEBOLT lives in Oxbow Plantation,AroostookCounty.Shehasworkedfor theStateofMaineDepartmentofInlandFisheries &Wildlife-Mainwardenservicefor16years.Bom andraisedintheAroostookCountyarea,shehas livedinotherstatesbutreturnedtohernative Mainesome20yearsagotoraiseherchildren,to enjoycanoetrips,tofish,tohuntandtokeepher serenity.
AlltheislandsofthePenobscotRiverare ownedbythePenobscotIndians.Indian Islandisoneofonehundredandfortysixof these.Tooursurpriseitisnotthelargest:
OfalltheislandsofthePenobscot, Olamonismyfavorite.Itwasan oldPenobscotcommunityabout 60yearsago.Theremedtobea bridge.Wewouldgotohunt there,butaladyboughttheriverfront propertywheretheaccessroadwasand wouldnolongerallowustouseit.We hadtogotothenextlandownertogetto Olamon.Thisislandisthreetimesthe sizeofIndianIsland,andwearehopingto addabridge.Thereisonecamponthe eastsideandoneonthewest.1huntfor deer,moose,andbearontheislandand fishforsalmonandbass.It’snotsomuch thesilenceIlikeupthere-whatIlikeisto beabletobeupthereandhavenotraffic, boatorotherwise...”
STANNEPTUNEis49yearsoldandliveson IndianIslandnearOldTown.Heisacarverand researcherofPenobscotIndiantraditionaland ceremonialrootclubs.Adisplayofsomeofhis workandresearchrecentlyappearedatthe PortlandHistoricalSociety.Abookonthesubject, "SpiritsintheWood’’byJoyceButlercanbefound atthesociety.Ashissurnamedenotes,heis descendedfromJohnNeptune,greatestofthe Penobscotwitches.
“Whycan’tyousayyourfavoriteplaceisadream?” -MarkForresterLibby
Lyingflatatthefootofthecellar stairs,wasthecrackedheadstoneof amankilledintheSpanishAmer¬ icanWar-andinawoodenbin, inthedarkdownthere,werepota¬ toeswithlongeyeslikewhitebootlaces.A dogthathadbeengonefordecadeshad leftdeepgroovesinthekitchendoor. Oneafternooninathunderstorm,aball offiresprangfromthekitchenfaucetinto
2O7-774-89g4
theblackslatesink,bouncedoutand rolledacrossthefloor.Thatwasaphe¬ nomenonofNature,likeadogthat whinesatghosts.
Ifellhead-firstfrommyGrandfather’s knee,intoaframeforhookingrugs,and cutmytongueandbled.Theruginthe frametoldastorywithgreenleavesand oxen.
Inthelivingroomwithmany(toppled) stacksofbooks,withdeerriflesandpiano, therewere“footpathsofreddust”:thatis, thefloorwasredwherethesurfaceofthe linoleumhadwornawayunderfoot.
Agreatdarkbanisterpulledyouup¬ stairs,wheresomewindowslookedinto hayfields-otherwindowslookedatthe bam,anddownuponagrindstoneinthe dooryard.
TherearctwothingsIwanttoseeagain, fromoneofthebedroomsupstairs:aprint ofthechildHandelinhisnightshirt, caughtplayingthepianointhedark-and apictureclippedfromamagazineand gluedtotheplasterwall:aTexaslong¬ horn,steamingmad,andacowboywitha lariat.
fromthathigh-ceilingedroom,where I’dbeensleeping,asmalldoorandastair¬ wayonceledtotheattic.Everythingup therewasquietasashes,andcoloredgold. Aboveitall,thefootstonethatmatched thesoldier’sgravemarkerdowninthecel¬ lar,satatthetopofthechimneyandkept therainout.
Thehouse-sitethatthismemory'reflects, myfavoriteplaceinMaine,ispresently underthepavementintheNorthbound laneof95bytheMillayRoadoverpassin Bowdoinham.
STEPHEN PETROFF’S latest publication is 'ExtinctSongbirds-ofMaine"(BlackberryBooks).
IAbby Shahn
t’snicetothinkaboutalltheplaces 1loveinMaine...MoxieFalls, JasperBeach...butintheend1real¬ izethatmyfavoritespotisright hereonmyownland.Tirebrook, themossypaths,theoldcellarholeintire middleofthewoods,thesecretmush¬ roomspots,eventhedandelionsbloom¬ inginmyyard.Aswellas1knowit,1keep findingnewwonders,orseeingoldones innewways.
Ifirstcamehereyearsagowithmyex, lookingfortheperfectspot.Werentedthe placeforthesummerfor$3,000.'Hrenwe wenthometoNewYork,whereIwas
The Kennebec Inn inBath’shistoricdistrict
Enjovabedandbreakfastexperience inluxuriouscomfortinarenovated llalianalemansion,c.I860.
Allroomsoilerprivatebaths,kinn and queen beds, phones with data ports, and cable TV; some rooms havejacuzzisandfireplaces.
ik.
Relaxbeforeafireintheparlorand socialize.Injovafullbulletbreakfast intheelegantdiningroom.
1024 Washington Street Bath, Maine 045 30 207-443-5202 800-822-939 3
w ww . bbhost.com / kennebecinn
Weworkwithcompanies ofallsizestocustom
designcommunication systemstomeettheir uniqueneeds.We offersimplesolutions tocomplexproblems, soyoucanbeproductive whereveryourdaytakesyou.
lea included in rate. Meetings <£ functions to 250. Wine Spectator Award of Excellence since 1990. Conde Nast TRAVELER'S COLD LIST—500 BEST Bl^CES TO STAY IN THE WHOLE WORLD 1996. FIRFLSIDE GETAWAY
Deluxe oxernight room with: f ireplace, Jacuzzi Tub. Afternoon Teas Dinner for Two:
Maine Dining Room(finedining) or Broad Arrow Tavern (open kitchen, wood fired ovenlgrill) Full Buffet Breakfast
$85.00 PPDO*
Available Monday-Friday • .January-April *pcrpersondoubleoccupancy Bringthisadtoy^etthispackage & ask about other packages
162 MAIN STREET • FREEPORT, ME (JusttwoblinksfromL.L.Bean) (207)X65-9377•(SOO)342-6423 www.stayfrccpor1.com • E-mail: harrascekceaol.com
PortlandTee&Sweat-Shirts£e OldPostcards&Ephemera.. MarineSalvage VisitOur"PirateCorner" 207CommercialSt. cDaily10-6/Sun11-5
goodfriendswiththeplaywrightHarry Koutoukas.HeandIusedtogoupto Tiffany’sandpretendtobebuyingjewel¬ ry,scruffy-lookingaswewere.Onetime1 triedonanemeraldbraceletthatcostas muchasthatwholesummeronthefann-and1knewrightthenwhichofthetwoJ wouldeventuallybuy!
ABBYSHAHN,57,isanartist(anddaughterof artistBenShahn)whohaslivedinSolonlonger thanshe’slivedanyplaceelse.Herpaintingscanbe seenattheCaldbeckGalleryinRockland.
FDr. Carol Ward
romJanuary1982toJuly1989I wasinsolopracticeasanobstetri¬ cianinPortland,soIcouldn’tstray veryfarfromthecity.Atthattime thelaboranddeliveryareaofMer¬ cyHospitalwasonthefifthfloor,onthe easterncornerofthebuilding,looking downStateStreetpastSt.Dominic’sover theharborandouttosea.Myfavorite timewasthefirstlightofdawn,gazingout atthesleepingcityandbobbingboats whiletheskyturnedpink,thengold,in theeast,lirelaboringcitycametolife beforemyeyes,asIsatatthebedsideof mylaboringpatientwaitingforanew childtobeginitslife.Whataprivilegeto bedoingworkIlovedinaspotlikethatevenifitwasthemiddleoftirenight!
DR. CAROL WARD, 47, was the first woman residentinOb-GynatMaineMedicalCenter.She hasbeeninpracticesince1982,andiscurrently chairmanoftheOb-GyndepartmentatMercy Hospital.
Barbara Bonney
1misstheoccan-thatcrystal,salty,fresh air-andthepinetrees.I’dlovetograba greatbig,breathinglungfulofboth!I’ve alsofoundthatnorthernplacesallover theworldattractpeoplewithastrong moralbackbone,andthat’swhat1miss themostaboutMaine.It’sthesamein Scandinavia,where1livedformanyyears, orinScotland.Whenyougointoabank inMaine,forexample,thepeoplework¬ ingtherearesharperandmoreattentive, buttheyalsoleadaslower-pacedlifethan inthesouth.Thisgivesyouacertainfree¬ domthat’slackingintherestoftheworld. Similarly,peopleinnorthernGermany tendtobemorereliable.Inthesouth,in Munich,theymaybemorecharming, butyoudon’ttrustthemquiteasmuch. 'Hiere’ssomethingabouthewingoutaliv¬ inginaruggedclimatethathonesyour
sensibilitiesandmakesnorthernpeople veryhonest,hardworking,andcareful.
BARBARABONNEY,42,isalyricsopranowith over50major-labelrecordingstohercredit.She grewupinHarpswellandnowlivesprimarilyinher suitcase,traveling10or11monthsayeartoperform regularlywiththeMetropolitanOpera,theVienna Philharmonic,dieBostonSymphonyOrchestra,the RoyalOpera,CoventCardenandOpraBastille.
MScottVaillancourt
yfavoriteplaceinMaineismy grandparents’kitcheninLille, whenmygrandfathersitsinhis rockingchairandplaysthefid¬ dlewhilefty'ingpotatoesonthe woodstovcandcloggingwithhisfeet.Any neighborswhohappentobetherejoinin onaccordionandspoons.My'grandmoth¬ erwillplaypianointhelivingroom,but whilewe’reinthekitchen,shejustknits. Sometimespeoplegetupanddance,and everybodysings.Icanstillsingallthose oldFrenchsongs,buttheydon’ttranslate toowell.Usuallythey’reabouttalking wolvesandsheep,ordrinkingbeer. Thisusedtohappeneverycoupleof nights.Somebodyhadahouseparty,and peoplewentaroundtodifferenthouses. Buttheydon’tdothistoomuchanymore. WhenIwasakiditwasmostlyoldpeople playingAcadianmusic,andnowtheold peoplearetoooldtodoit,ortoodead.My grandparents’housegotcondemned,and theytoreitdown.Itwas150yearsoldand slowlysinkingdownintotheswamp. Whenpeopleplaythiskindofmusicnow, it’snotasinformal.Theyjustdoitatfesti¬ valsonceayear.
SCOTTVAILIANCOURT,28,ofStandish,isan itineranttubaplayerandchurchorganist.
BColin Sargent
oonIslandissowildaplacethere’s nograffitionit.It’smorelikea spacestationthanalighthouse.It’s solonely’ittakesyourbreathaway.
Butsince1wassevenmyfather wouldpointitouttomeoncleardays whenitwasvisibleonthehorizonand say,withsomethingapproachingrever¬ ence,“There'sBoon.”
Hemightjustaswellhavesaid,“There’s Mars.”
It’ssofarfromshoretheydon’teven bothertopaintitwhite(seethisissue’s frontcover).Instead,it’srawblocksof granite,allbusiness.
Ifyou’recrazyenoughtogooutthere,
QuitepossiblyMaine’s largestsingle-ownershop, offeringanoutstandingselection ofantiquefurniture,accessories andart.respectfullyrestored whenappropriate,wellorganized, wellpresented,andwellcared-for, readytoenhancehomeoroffice. Visitusat200RouteOnein Scarborough,Maine,justsouth ofPortland,orontheWebat www.centervale.com
('omcandshareourwarm,friendlyhospitalityandexceptional lakesidebeantvallrearround.Sixindividuallyappointed -Uguestrooms,eachwithprivatebath.Knjoyafullbreakfast, jj includingfreshlvbakedpastriesandthechefsspecialtreats. #ConvenienttoBlueIlill.CastineandAcadia.
^ODG^
Jan&•DougGibson,Ixrdgekeepers•P.O.Box16,Orland,MF.04472•207-469-6393 <@) http://www.mint.net/alamoosook
ExperiencetheMaineofyesterdayatthefamousseasideNonantuniResortin picturesqueKennebunkport.Establishedin1883.thischarmingresortoffersfine। accommodations,restaurant,pool,recreationalactivities,andtheambienceofa ( bygoneera.Walktobeaches,shopsandgalleries,anddiscoverthebestofMaine.| Call or write for reservations or more infonnation. ।
don’tdowhatwedid.Bindingthelock openatthethroatofthetower,wewound ourwayupandup,133feettothetop. Andwhatdidwefindinside?Weexpect¬ edseagullfeathers(therearckillergulls outside),oldpackagesofcigarettes,beer cans.Whatwefoundwassomethingelse entirely-deadsongbirdsinthetower, greens,yellows,andblues.
BoonIslandwastheinhospitableledge wheretheBritishmerchantshipNotting¬ hamwaswreckedduringastorminthe winterof1710.Noonepickedupthesur¬ vivors,andcannibalismfollowed. Way'outthere-canyousecit? Boon.
Rep. Tom Allen
I’vevisitedKidneyPondroughly25 times,startingwhenIwas12yearsold.I gotheretofishfortrout.Whenthesunis onthemountainandmistisrisingfrom thewater,there’snoplacelikeitinthe world.Mt.Katahdinisveryclose,andyou feelitsmagnetismallaroundyou,asifit’s followingyou.My'daughterCwenalmost walkedintoamooseonthetrailthereone year.She’s25nowbutshewas8then. Whatdidshedo?Sheturnedandquietly gotoutoftheway.Themoosekeptgoing. It’skindofhardtodivertamoose!
REP.TOMAIJENisour1stDistrictCongressman.
Tim Abraham
Climbing Mt. Katahdin viatheAP Trail,1wasbymyselfbutneveralone.For the31/2hourhike,1hadinspiringcon¬ versationswithpeopleonthewayupand onthewaydown.Oneofthemwasa72year-oldScotsman.Hehadaheartvalve replacedandsaidthathecouldnowgo homeandtellthedoctorthatthesurgery wasindeedasuccess.Afterthat,my crampinglegsdidn’tseemsobadeither.It willbeavery'longtimebeforeIforgetthe sightofthemoonthatnightafter1 returnedtomycamp.Ihaveseenclear nightskiesandbrightmoonsbefore,but thefullmoonthatnightshinedsobrightly thatallIcoulddowassitthereandwatch it,awestruck.
TIMABRAHAMistheathletictrainerforthe PortlandSeaDogs.AChicagonative,hereceiveda B.SinKinesiology-AthleticTrainingfromthe UniversityofIllinoisatChicagoin1995andaM.S. inKinesiology-AthleticTrainingfromthe UniversityofIllinoisatUrbana-Champaignin 1997.He’sworkedfortheFloridaMarlinsin Elmira(NewYork-PennLeague,1995)andnow Portland(EasternLeague,1996,1997,and1998).
SpecializinginNautical♦Architectural♦Garden♦PeriodAmericana& ContinentalFurnishings♦18th-20thCenturyFineArt♦Decorative♦Arts&Crafts
The Four Seasons, originalCurrier&Ives andotherperiodAmericanantiques from John Bower
Silver&glassaccessoriescountry furnishingsfromPattiLage atBrassHouseAntiques
Orientalrugsfrommatstoroom size,alwaysagoodvaluefrom RenaissanceAntiques.
Specializinginartpottery& periodlightingfromKrisSinclair Garden,architectural, &decorativeaccessories byGeraldWillmertAntiques
'Bathing',bronzewater fountainbyValerieHarisse Walter,signed,from RenaissanceAntiques.
WatercolorbyJanetLauraScott fromRobertE.MillerFineArt,also specializinginperiodabstractart.
Stickle?Tabourette&other missionfurniturefrom ArthurJones.
Arab Encampment, oiloncanvas byHoraceVanRuith,RoyalAcademyArtist fromRenaissanceAntiques.
Shipsmodels&halfmodelsalwaysinstockbyRenaissanceAntiques.
"BendinPocWoe''oiloncanvas,60"x60"1996
July16-September5
Gallery Hours: Monday-Saturday 10:00-5:00
58 Maine Street Brunswick ME 04011 voice/fax:(207)729-8228
e-mail: ofarrell@nctquarters.net • web site: www.inainc.com/ofarrell
Dale McCormick
Thereisashortstreetonabluffbythe Kennebec River in Chelsea where vou cunlookacrosstheriverandseethe churchspiresandclusteredhousesofIlallowcll.Infall,thecolorfultreesdotthe landscapefromtherisertothetopofthe bluffinabreathtakingpanorama.Atsun¬ dossnifyoustandthere,thesunwarms vounomatterwhattheseason.Andifvou •arcin1(allowelllookingacrosstothis magicalspot,sourmind’sevecansee backacrosstherisertovoursclfandimag¬ inethebeautssou’resurroundedbs.
DALEMCCORMICKisTreasureroftheState<>l Maine.Astatesenatorforsixyears,shewasthefirst womantocompletecarpentersapprenticeshipwith theCarpenter’sUnion.Sticistheauthorottwo booksoncarpentryandhomerepair.
Will Anderson
StoningtonandEastporthaseseenbet¬ terclass,butthere’sstillagrandeurthat showsthrough.Inthemorning,thebeau¬ tifulbrickbuildingsriseoutofthe mist-it’sasifthes’rcrisingrightoutofthe water.Thefactthatsoucan’tgoansfur¬ thereastintriguesme.
\\ILLAXDERSOXisIlieauthorofmampopular books,includingWasHaseballReallyInventedhi Maine?amiHieGreatStateo/MaineHeerBoob
Dr.RoyPartridge
Ourfamilyhasaritualofhikingtothe topofBradburyMountaininI’ownalon msbirthday.Ilere.atthetopofthemoun¬ tain,weenjoysnacksandabirthdascake, surroundedbsanoceanof.serenits.
THEREMROYPAR1RIDCE.51.isrectorofSt. Ann’sEpiscopalChurchinWindhamaswellas ProfessorofSociologsatBowdoin.
IThe Humble Farmer
wasborn62scarsagointhesillage of St. George in grandfather’s housescsenhousesuptheroad fromhere.Inowliscinadecrepit 1811housethatbelongedtooneof hisfather’scousins.
Mygreat-great-great-grandfather,are¬ markablemanwhoreturnedfromthebat¬ tleatIlarlemI(eightstofather10child¬ renwithaBritisliballinhisstomach, owned my fields and woods 200 or so yearsago,thesamewoodswhere,one crispIlallowccnnightoser50yearsago,I spentsometimeonms-backinthetall grasses,lookingatthestars,waitingto
jumpoutattheothertrickortreaters. (IguessIsortofdothatontheradio now.)
BackthenIdeliverednewspaperstothe house next door, which one of great grandfather’scousinsbuiltaround1854. The I'innish woman who lived there couldn’tspeakEnglish.butalwavsgave meacookieandapennstip.Iletsauna isnownntoolshed.I’mnkKcrswelLwho livedinthenexthouseup.soldmsbroth¬ erhispristine52ChevroletCoupebe¬ causegrandfather,asecondcousinto frank’smother,wastheonkpersonto help1'rankbuildhishouseahundredor soscarsago.IwohousesupfromIrank was Peres Jones, whom I helped chop aldersandhaulthemhome,eventhough IwaswickedallergictoMaude,themule, who pulled his wagon. I was walking behindVicDennison’smowingmachine twofieldsabovethereonehotsummer das.whenthehorsessteppedinahornet's nest...Yougettheidea.Msownpersonal msthologsstartsandstopshere.Somedas msasheswillbethrownoutinthepasture undermsappletreesbecause1wouldn’t knowhowtofunctioninansotherplace.
ROBERT SKOGLl'ND is National Public Radio's"TheHumblelariner.'
Kendall Merriam
MatinicIslandiseightmilesoffSpruce Head, halfway between Monhegan and MatinicusIsland.It’saprisatelsowned, svithonlslobsterboatsfortransportation. Eorme.theislandwasachild'sparadise, withrockstoclimb,I'woPondBeachto swimin.andtheJacksongirlstoflirtssith. Thesunandseaairmadeushungrier than on shore and ms friend Woods’s motheralssassmadeusdeliciousmeals, afterwhichwecouldgoouthauling,row¬ ing.orfishingformackerel.Itseemedlike alloftheMainecoastcondensedintoone placeandtime.
KENDALL MERRIAM, a poctn critic tor the Maine Sundae lelearum. haswrittenonsubjects fromlobstcringtoPolishmilitaryhistoryforseveral 'ears.IIeistheauthorol IheIvraI'nenis.
Rabbi Harry Sky
MsfastiritespotisSeniorCollegeat USM,agatheringplaceforpeopleover 55tostuds,socialize,andletourselses knowhowsenmuchaliseweare.
RABBIHARRYSKY."4,hasprovidedspiritual leidcrship.itTempleBethelinPortlandformorethan threedecades.
“IP?loveournewhomeand lifestyle.Justlookatourview!”
“Ifeelsecure.Thechoicewasright formeandmyfamily.”
“Whosaysyouhavetochoosebetweenadd' lifetoyouryearsoryearstoyourlife.'
like,verywarm—we’reknownforaffordable
healthcarewiththeIightattitude.Afterall,
isn’tthatwhatlifeinMaineshouldbe?
six-acreIwansIsland(center,left)for S240.000.\ It.Kineoissoomnipresentthat“itlooksinthroughallthewindows"sayssellerStanIluetsler.SeepageM.
Thevearis1954,andyouareon secludedWhaleboatIsland,where artistStephenEtnier(1903-1984) iswalkingthroughwildroses,paint¬ inginhishead.Paperbirches crowd toward the water and a single heronflapsoxerthefennelgrass,breaking thesilence,butEtnierdoesn'tlookup. Instead,he'sdreaminghiswayintoa standofevergreentreessodarktheyre
almostblack.Intriguedwiththis,he dreamsfurtherintotheblacknessuntilhe nearlvstumblesthroughontotheother side.AformerstudentofRockwellKent, Etnierconsidersthetreesforamoment, dipsamentalbristle,anddarkensthecen¬ terofthemevenmore.
“It’sabeautifulisland,”Etnierslong¬ timefriend,writerJohnCole,saysof Whaleboat,"aninspirationforStephen,
andinawav,it’sashameit'sforsale.It's gottobeoneoftheloveliestislandsin Maine,becauseit’scoveredwithwild rugosarosesandhasastandofuncut whitepinesonitthatwouldhavequali¬ fiedfortheKing’smasts.They’rebeautiful talltrees,liketheBowdoinPines.1read somewhereit’soneofthefewstandsof uncutpinesleftinthispartofthestate. Whatdidvousayitwasforsalefor?”
One-hundred-twenty-five-acreWhale¬ boatIsland,thefirstofourDreamIslands thisvear,couldbevoursthissummerfor $890,000.
TheIndiansgotherefirst,asashell moundtestifies.Then,according todocumentswrittenbvStephen Ktuier’sformerwife.Samuella Shain,andprovidedbvlisting agentSpike1laibleofBrunswickRealty, Whaleboatnextsurfacesinadeed“this tenthofMavinthefourteenthyearofIlis Majestv’sreign,AnnoqueDomini1//4,” whereJacobMitchellsells“inconsidera¬ tionofloveandgoodwillandalso40 shillingslawfullmoney”overaquarterof theislandtohisson,David.
Fourteenyearslater,Samuella’sdocu¬ mentsindicate,theJacobBlakefamily boughttheislandandlivedhereuntil 1861.Stonewallsandfoundationsscat¬ teredacrossthecenteroftheislandareall thatremainsoftheseearlysettlers.
“Bv1878,PaulMerrymanofIlarpswell startedbuvinglotsonWhaleboat...and (bv)1889heowneditall,foratotalinvest¬ mentof$1,085.”
Hirch Island. with spectacular views o/ Dark I larbor andIslesboro,isDrsalefor$1 62.000.
Andonandon,until1954,whenthe worldtravelerEsquireMagazinefeatured as“StephenEtnier:BadBoyArtist”in Mav,1939,becamelordoftheisle.
zYccordingtojourneysoverWater,the program that accompanied the spring 1998EtnierretrospectiveatthePortland MuseumofArt,theYaledropout(lielater completedstudiesatthePennsylvania AcademvoftheEineArtsbywayof1las¬ erfordCollegeandsojournsto“Riode Janeiro,Santos,SaoPaulo,Bahia,Per¬ nambuco,andBuenosAires”)startedat thetop,creatingsomethingofaYewYork sensationinthe1930swithacclaimed showsattheDudensingGalleriesand MilchGalleriesandsalestoprestigious museums from The Metropolitan Muse¬ umofArt(wherehesoldhisfirstpainting, inApril,1936)ondown.Asbeautifuland damnedasamcharacterE.ScottEitzgeraldmighthavecreated,hewaspalswith llemingwav,ownerofseveralamphib¬ iousaircraft(twopontoonedCessnasand aSeabeefixingboat),and,asheirtoa famikfortuneamassedfrompatentsneed¬ edtoproducegizmosfromwashingmach¬ inestoturbines,foreverinsulatedfrom hardtimes(though,ironically,artcritics seemtoagreethathistorywillconsider himamemberoftheAshCanSchool). What could a gilded bug like Etnier havewantedwithaMaineislandinthe firstplace?
Ilieshortanswer,providedbyJohnCole,
“MinutesAway... ButWorld'sApart FromBarHarbor."
RELAX ON THE QUIET SIDE of Mt. Desert IslandinbeautifulNortheastHarbor.Maison SuisseInnwasbuiltasaNortheastHarborsum¬ mercottageinthelate19thcentury.TheInnis setbackfromMainStreetbyarusticgarden, andofferstheeccentriccharmandinvitinginte¬ riorspacescharacteristicoftheshinglestyle.
Recommended in TravelandLeisure, Glamour, Woman’s Day and USA Weekend.MaisonSuissehasthreefireplacedlivingrooms.Thetenguestnxims andsuites,allwithprivatebaths,are comfortableandgraciouslydecorated. Childrenundercaringadultsupervision mostwelcome.Non-smoking.Fullbreak¬ fast.Villageconvenience toactivitiesandservices.
MainStreet,atKimballLane,NortheastHarbor,ME04662 (207)276-5223reservations1-800-MAISON-8(800-624-7668)•http:www.acadia.net/maisoiv
ChebeagueIsland,Maine,IsoffthecoastofPortlandInbeautifulCascoBay. Fromthemomentyoustepofftheferryontothescenicwharf,thetranquilityinvites youtorelaxandenjoyalltheislandhastooffer.Perchedhighabovethelanding, theChebeagueInnisjustastone’sthrowfromtheshoreofCascoBay.
Our Great Room, evocative of the Roaring Twenties and a favorite gathering place forfriendsoldandnew,takesyoubacktoanotherplaceandtime.Ourrestaurant isanexperiencetoremember,withseafoodcaughtlocallyandprepareddaily, as well as homemade soups and bread. Step into the past atthecrownjewelofCascoBay.
Weddings • Functions & Meetings * Golf • Sightseeing Cruises of Casco Bay
isthat“hewasnotexclusivelyasocialper¬ son;hehadplentyofcapacityforsolitude. Hedividedthetwo.
“Stevenwasproudofthefactthathe ownedWhaleboatIsland.Didhehavea misspentyouth?It’shardforaguyasrich ashewastohaveamisspentyouth.All1 knowis,hepaintedhard.liegotupearly (from1934on,hispermanentresidence wasinSouthIlarpswcll),at5:30or6ex¬ ertmorning.Bvtheafternoonhestarted taperingoffafterhegotolder."
NowherewasthecpiietsideofEtnier moreprofoundthanonWlialeboatIsland.
"ThethingaboutWhaleboatis,itrises quitehighfromCascoBav,andbecause ofthathumpitlookslikeanoverturned whaleboat,henceitsname.Ithastheusu¬ alislandanimals:fox,deer,andraccoon, aswellasnestingospreys.”
When we ask about beaches, listing agentSpike1laiblcchimesin:
“Thenicest,sandiestbeachfaces1laqrswellNeck,inthemiddleoftheisland, butthat’stidal,”hesavs.“Thereareshing¬ lybeaches,orpocketbeaches,whereyou canlandanoutboardorcanoe.Thereis nopierandtherearenopermanentstruc¬ turesontheisland,butthat’swhatmakes itextraordinary-it’sacompletelywild island.There’snootherislanditssizethat IcouldcompareittoinCascoBay."Prop¬ ertytaxesarejust$1,553,“becauseof someoftheforever-wildcasementsonthe property.”
kyansJsJancI.$2/10.000
StanIleuisler,formereditorandpul> lisherofBaltimore Magazine, and hiswife.BctsvEvansIleuisler. daughter of investment banker “CIuzza” Evans,whohadthevision tobuvthissix-acrebeautyinthe1950s. speakwithrealjovaboutthepleasuresof EvansIsland(secphoto,page51).which thevhavejustlistedthissummerfor $240,000withI,ukeMuzzvofCentury21 MuzzyRealEstateinGreenville.
"Kineojustdominatesoutofthefront window,"1leuislersavs.“Itlooksinthe windows.Dosousecthatincrediblerock wallontheeastside?It’sallflint.That’s wheretheNativeAmericanscametoget theirarrowheads."
Theareaissorichforarchaeologiststhat “someofthemconductedasurveyabout Sto10searsago.Thewdidn’tdiscover Atlantisoranything,buttheydidlocate someshellmiddens."
Thetwocabinsontheisland,each
approximately40yearsold,“bothlookout onKineo.We’vevisitedhereevenslim¬ merandhavevirtnallvgrownuponthe place.We’veseenmoosehere,redsquirrellsandchipmunks.Onevear,afamik ofraccoonsandthemothergotavery goodLondonbroiloffthegrillwhenI wentinsidethehouse.'Ihirtvyearsago, loonsweremysteriousanddistant-soil’d vervrarcksecthem.Nowtlievseemto knowthey'vebeenprotectedandjustpad¬ dlebackbythedockhere.Ofcourse, there’sspectacularfishingforfreshwater salmonandlaketrout(somethingIlenn DavidThoreauandhisIndianguide,Joe Polis,learnedwhenpassingbyhereon theirwaytoMt.Kineoin The Maine Woods'),andthey’resoeasytocatchwe’re runningoutofrecipesforthem.Recentk wctriedTraitanbleu.Youkillandgutthe troutinstantlyintothepoachingliquid anditturnskindofpaleblue.It’sincredi¬ ble."
And then there are the fabulous, moldcring remains of the Mt. Kineo Resortatyourdisposal,justacanoetrip away.“Wecantieupourboatsatthe Resortandwalkuptwotrailstothetop. Atthebottomvonhavewhat’sleftofthe golfcourse.z\ttheto])youcanseethe whole world: Spencer Mountain, Squaw Mountain,theMooseRiver.Toinvmind it’sthequintessentialMaineview.”
Morelimesthanhecancount,he’sgot¬ tenhisfirstcupofcoffeeandlookedout thewindowtoseethesteamboatKatahdin glidebyduringitsweeklycruise aroundKineo.“Ilcanactuallystealupon you,becauseasteamboatistotallysilent.”
And.MooseheadLikeitselfissomething ofawonder:“It's40mileslongandsever¬ alhundredfeetdeep.Ithasapersonality ofitsownandtrulyisaninlandocean: Sometimesthewindcomesrippingdown thelakeandvougetrealwaves.”
Afewinletsupthelake,heknowsaplace wherehecanjustaboutguaranteeseeing afew“moosefeedingonthelikpads."
Regardingthebuildings,"Mr.Kvans builtthefirstcamplargelywithbeams andwoodsfromaNewJerseyBarn.Ithas atwo-and-one-half-stonstonefireplace, made from big round stones from the lake.Theobligatorsmooseantlersarcon thefront.Thenewcabinismoremodern, thoughbothcabinshaveelectricityfrom themainlandforcookingandelectric heattoaugmentthewoodstoves.
“SomenightswecanseetheNorthern Lights.Thefirstthingwcalwaysdo.our
firstnightintheislandisgooutonour captain’swalkandsitthereandlookupat starslikewe’veneverseenbefore.Yousee theshimmerofAuroraBorealis,whichis kindofmagic.”
DamnIslamJI,$399,000
InthenorthwestreachofEnglish¬ man’sBayoffJonesportisstunning 86-acreDunnIsland.Theseller, wholivesinDelaware,hasseen ospreys,ravens,loons,andgreatblue heronshere,aswellasanumberofseals. Sometimesdeer“appearatthefringesof theforest,”lappingat“freshwaterstreams flowingdowntotirebeaches.”
With1.6milesofgraniteshoreline,this island’spricemayappeartobereduced fromlastyear,butit’sbecauseanocean¬ frontparcelonthenearbyshorethatwas oncepartofthepriceisnowbeingsold separately,foranadditional$60,000.
OaircliIslaml,$162,000
ShelteredbySeven-Hundred-AcreIs¬ land,SpruceIsland,andWarrenIsland StatePark,seven-acreBirchIslandispart ofIslesboroandoverlooksoneofthemost exclusiveislandthoroughfaresinMaine.
“It’smostlypinetrees,”sayslistingagent LeeMontgomeryoftheAllenAgency. “Birdsuseitasasanctuary.”
Onceontheisland,“you’relooking acrosstoCamdenHillstothewestand 700-AcreIslandandSpruceIslandinthe foreground.Lookingeast,youcansee GilkeyHarbor,DarkHarbor,andIsles¬ boro.”It’salsojusthundredsofyardsfrom IslesboroPublicLanding,wherethereisa boatramp,andtheIslesboroFerryTermi¬ nal.Thisislandisrightinthethickof things.
$115,000
“It’sawonderfullittlefouracreswith nicebigledges,beaches,andgravel,”says JeanFordofShepard’sSelectProperties inStoningtonofcharming,evergreen¬ cladPolypodIslandinSouthwestHar¬ bor,andit’sjust500-600feetofttheend ofMerchant’sPoint,”e.g.,oneofthe mostexclusiveareasinNorthAmerica.
Our voyage on the award-winning SILVER WIND begins with an optional 4-day safari to South Africa’s famous Kruger Park and Londolozi Lodge for exceptional game viewing. Then embark in Durban for a voyage across the Tropic of Capricorn: cruise the jewel-bright waters of the Indian Ocean, explore Madagascar’s rain forest, see the remote island of Reunion and the enchanted Seychelles.
Seeallthisinocean-viewsuiteswithprivateverandas and a friendly European crew to welcome you.
All-inclusiveair/seapricing,NOextras.Ourexclusive VOYAGER CLUB amenities give you additional values, such as one free safari per suite. This offer available to our VOYAGER CLUB guests only, a $995 value. We also have substantialearlybookingsavingsandspecialsinglerates.
Callfordetails!
TocatchaglimpseofPollyPod,“startat the Clamdiggcr Restaurant, and then xou’llseeit’ssortofastraightlineoutinto theharborasthecrowflies.It’sawild island,beautifulandbuildable,withlots ofsprucetreesonit.”Thisone’sgoingto goquickly.
r*SK
Youarccordiallyinvitedtoviewanextraordinary homebyKuhnsBros.Log-Homes.Ithasbeencare¬ fullydesignedandindividuallycraftedforpeople whowantthatveryspecialplacetocalltheirown. KuhnsBros,isyourbestloghomevalueoffering unsurpassedserviceandsupportplusahostoflife¬ timebenefitssuchas:
Name-brand Components KilndriedLogs&Beams “No-shopGuarantee" FreeConstructionWorkshop
(207) 351-2912
Robert & Debora Manzi AuthorizedRepresentatives P.O. Box 787 93ForestersCircuit Cape Neddick, ME 03902
Come explore our unique 19th-century seafaring village, a thirteen building complex with eight National Historic Register sites.
Visit Our New Exhibits—_
* Travels to the Pacific Rim
t<r The Thomas and James Buttersworth Collection of Marine Paintings
A A Love Affair with Maine: The Textile Art of Irene T. McLellan
Cruise our web site — www.acadia.net/pmmuseum
Penobscot Marine Museum
LocatedonChurchStreetjustoffUSRoute1
Searsport,Maine*2075482529
Open Memorial Day Weekend through October 15
Monday-Saturday10to5*Sunday12to5
RamLJ an J,$182,000
WithineasvviewingdistanceofOrrs IslandandclosetoRaggedIslandofI'ldim St.VincentMilkwfame,thisfive-acreisle caneasilvbevisitedbvcharteringasmall boutoutofWillsCut,thebodvofwater thatrunsbelowthecribstonebridgewhere BaileyIslandandOrrsIslandmeet.Partof thetownof1larpswcllandknownforits seals,gulls,andwikiducks,RamIslandis a“uniqueopportunitvtoownanopenoceanisland,”savslistingagentRob WilliamsofRobWilliamsRealF,state, whoneverfailstolistseveralislandsforpur¬ chaseeveryyear(seePinkhamIsland,next page).Forinformation,call(207)S33-5078.
BareMaaA$770,000
HustshortweeksafterVanceGrayof ■ Downeast Properties sold Little IFreeseIsland,offDeerIsle(listed Ilastvearat5195,000),hesnapped I up another stunner to headline J thissummer:77-acreBareIsland,at 5770,000.JustamilefromBuck’s1[arbor inMachiasBai,itsboldheadlandsofferelevationsupto100feetabovesealevel, “withhighlookoutpoints,”Graysays.
"Onotherpartsoftheislandthereare opensunlitclearingswithwhitebirch trees.Tallsprucesloomoverthemany interestingshorefrontledges.Andthe topograph}'oftheislandissovariedthatat the same moment vou can enjoy every¬ thingfromquiet,serenewatertowildsurf.”
Atwo-storyshingledcottage,builtin 1972,haslotsofglassand“capturesthe naturalforestsetting”withitstwobed¬ rooms,knottvpineinterior,andlarge brickfireplace.Guestquarters(“TheTree 1louse")arcconnectedtothemainhouse bvacatwalk.Ragles,osprev,andseals reignsupremeinthisdramaticsetting.
I'orhes Magazineliascalledusinthe wakeofpastDreamIslandsissueswhen we'veprofiledpropertiesattractivetotheir readers-andwewon'tbeabitsurprisedif thc\callthisvearaboutthisone.
POkm kUJ. $219,500
SeveralhundredvardseastofPotts Point,betterknownasthetippyendof SouthIlarpswcll.isfive-acrePinkham Island,astandoutbecauseofitsrelatively highelevationsandvervsandybeachon thenorthend.Asingle19>0s-eracottage withafieldstonefireplace“madewith foundstones,includingquartzandsmooth stonewashedbyeonsofwavescollapsing ontheshore"isheretowarmyouand votircoffee.Viewsfromthelivingroom overlook1laskcllIslandhalfamiletothe south.SpikeIlaibleofBrunswickRealty isvotirguide.
Yes,thisisadifferentPinkhamIsland, intheNewMeadowsarea,offeredbyRob Williams of Rob Williams Real Estate BrokersinSouthIlarpswcll.Thisforested three-acrebcautvimpresseswithatwobedroomarchitect-designedcottagewith cathedralceilings,exposedbeams,and, sweetest,acoveteddeepwaterdockright ontheisland,aluxurvnotsharedbymost oftheotherentriesthisyear.
BragJonUmJ.$239,000
“Dr.Parisien,fatherofOlvmpicskier JulieParisien.issellingBragdonIslandfor S2s9,000."savsDougMatthewofCl1R RealtvinBrunswick,whoislistingthe propertvalongwithTickDavofAuburn. Toviewthisseven-acreisland,“headout Route24fromCook’sCornertoBailey Island,thenturnleftonCtmdy1larbor RoadandtakeanotherleftonOakI.edge RoadtoEggemogginandthepublicpier. It’shalfamileouttosea,beautifuland coveredvvithspruce.There’squiteafine 20-footbvsO-footcottagehere,too,built in19S8withslidingdoorsonthreesides,: verticalboardVbattenwoodinterior,three! bedrooms,fourrooms,andonethrec-quar-। terbath.Caslightsandanewdock." Accordingtotradition,“granitefromthe islandwasusedtomakeabridgeinthe Portlandarea,possibletheMillionDollar Bridge."Ifvou’reinterestedinthisisland, you’dbetterhurry:onecoupleofprospec¬ tivepurchasersisalreadvsosentimentally attachedtoit“theywanttobuyitandget marriedonit.”
FINE FURNITURE, PRIMITIVES, CHINA POTTERY, PORCELAIN, TOYS, LINENS, JEWELRY, ART, BOOKS, COLLECTIBLES, DECORATOR ITEMS, CUT GLASS, PATTERN GLASS, DEPRESSION GLASS, ART GLASS, SILVER COINS, EPHEMERA, DOLLS, AND MUCH, MUCH MORE
& COLLECTIBLES
ROUTE 1, WELLS, MAINE EXIT2,MAINETURNPIKE
OPEN YEAR ROUND, DAILY 10-5
ADDITIONAL QUALITY DEALERS ALWAYS WANTED CALL(207)646-8010OR(800)891-2017 USRoute1,Camden,ME04843
Described as a “timeless
Twentyfivehillsideacres,witha spectacularwaterfront,offeringa varietyofcomfortableaccomodation. Ahealthybuffetbreakfast,tennis, bikesandboatsincluded.Sailing, waterskiingplus,an18holepublic golfcourseavailable.Finecasual publicdinning.Onehourfrom Portland.Afantasticsettingfor weddingsandgroupevents. OpenJune5-I-aborDay Sept.groupeventsonly.
RR3, Box 1067 - Bridgton, ME 04009 207-647-2522 FAX 647-5512
We know what makes a great resort. Something for everyone in the family'. Anytime of year.
'Ihat's the Anchorage Inn. South coastal Maine’s only com¬ plete year-round family resort. Directly on Ixtng Sands Beach in York Beach.
You'll find it all at the Anchorage.
Cher 100 beautiful, modem and ftilty-appointed oceanfront rooms. All with air conditioning., direct-dial telephones, private bath and color television. Some rooms, like our Spa Suites, even come with private whirlptxils.
There’s an outdoor and indoor
swimming pool with whirlpool spa. Complete exercise and fit¬ ness room. An indoor/outdoor poolside cafe for a refreshing drink or quick snack. And an oceanfront restaurant, with beachside deck, for anything from a tall cool one to an honest-to-goodness Down East lobster and clambake.
And where else can you look across from your room and see one of America’s most picturesque lighthouses?
Not to mention a location that s just minutes from tennis, golf and all the shops and attractions in York Beach, the Kittery outlets and historic York and Portsmouth.
For a great vacation anytime of year, there’s only one spot to resort to. The Anchorage.
For more informa¬ tion and reservations, call or write.
StoryByWilliamDavidBarry &DebraVerrierBarry
t9:40a.m.on()ctolx:rIS,1775 Lt.1lenrvMowatorderedthe raisingofa“bloodredpennant atopthemaintopgallantmast headoftheRovalNawsloop Canceaux. and the bombardment ofI'almouthNeck(nowPortland) began.Bvsunset,“thebodyof thetownwasinoneflame,”with 150houses,wharves,achurch, library,anddistillerydestroyed. Inthesweepoflocalhistory, noindividualhascomeinfor more personal abuse than Mowat. The Rev. Samuel Deancalledhiman“execra¬ blescoundrel,"“infamousin¬ cendiary," and “monster of ingratitude."CeorgeWashing¬ toncalledtheattack"anOut¬ rageexceedinginBarbarityeY CrueltyevenhostileActprac¬ ticedamongcivilizedNations." Andaslateas1SS6,historian WilliamCooldstillappliedwords like"detestable"and"cruel"tothe officerandtheaction.Indeed,most writersattributedthedeedtoaperson¬ alvendetta.Mowat’sownpostwarrecol¬ lections,littlemorethanawhinystringof complaintsaboutlackofpromotion,did littletochangehisreputationhere.
Afterall,he’dbeentreatedwellbyPort¬ landloyalists,knewanumberofthem socially,hadsharedtoastswiththemasan invitedguestatmanyoftheirreceptions anddances.Ilowcouldhehavebetrayed theseacquaintancesbyburningtheir town?
In1890,MainehistorianJosephWil¬ liamsonfirstadvancedthepossibilitythat Mowatwassimplyanhonest,exacting
researcherDavidEllisonbeganasearch ofsourcesontheothersideoftheAt¬ lantic.1Iehassincesharedhisfindings withTheMaineIlistoricalSociety,many ofthemrevelatory.
Ilieupshotis,Lt.Mowatdirectedthe bombardment, and no sane historian shouldseektoabsolvehimentirelyfrom thisdeed.1lovvever,itisclearthatheinno wavmeritsallthevillainyheapedonhim. AnativeofScotland,Ilenrvwastheson ofanawCaptainandbrothertoatleast twoothersintheservice.(AlltheMowats woulddieatsea.)Afterservingasamid¬ shipman,Ilenrvwasadvancedtolieu¬ tenantaboardIIMSTallimore. In1764 hereceivedcommandofthearmedsloop CanceauxinNorthAmericanwalers.At thattime,observeshistorianNeilR. Stout,“TheRovalNawwascaughtin themiddle.Itwasexpectedtoen¬ forceunenforceablelaws,toprotect RovalOfficialsandpropertv,and
& to keep 11 Britishi quate numbers and types of * lieAmericansinaweof might,allwithinadc-
officerearningoutdistastefulorders. Since the Bicentennial (19/6-1985), moreobservershavebeguntoconcur, includingDonaldA.YerxainTheTurning ofTaimouth(MaineHistoricalSociety), whoexploredtheincidentinsomedepth. Bcvondthis,in1994,Britishhistorical ships."
Withthenawpressedtoa mere law-enforcement role there was little room for advancement, and Mowat remainedlieutenantaboard thesamevesselfor12years. Bvcourtesv.hewascalled captain,butwithoutthepay thataso-calledpost-captain garnered.
Mowat was a skilled com¬ mander and apparently was wellthoughtofbyAmericans on the coast of Maine. He charmed leading citizens and wasinvitedtovarioushomes.'Ihe rub came in Mav, 1775, when MowatarrivedinCascoBayinthe CanceauxtoassistaTorymerchantin theremovalofashipmentofmastsdes¬ tinedfortheRovalNaw.Inanon-violent attempttostopthisaction,localrebels seizedthemastsandsecretedthemupthe LoreRiverwhilekeepingCapt.Mowat pleasantlyoccupiedatasocialfunction, nter Col. Samuel Thompson and theBrunswickmilitia,whovowed tosinktheCanceaux.Thisoutside agitator,withnopropertytolosein EalmouthNeck,wastoldtostay homebytheI’almouthrebels. Incensed,helandedonMunjoyHill andkidnappedMowatwhiletheofficer
1140 Brighton Avenue
(Route25atExit8,MaineTurnpike)
774-4551
Open everyday from 11:00 A.M. -10P.M.
LiveEntertainment&DancingFriday& SaturdayNightsinGenerations3Lounge
(f)ince1933,we'vebeenserving travelers&localresidentsgreat foodatreasonableprices.Ourfamous dinnerselectionsincludefreshMaine lobsters,ourownbutchercutsteaks, juicyprimeribandlotsmore.
Inthislife,you’vegotaloliodo.RileAidcanhelp.Withmorelocations thananyotherdrugstore,we’realwayscloseby.Wefillyourprescriptions fastandourpharmacistsalwayslakeihclimetoansweryourquestions.Al RiteAidyougetbigsavingsonallthethingsyouuseeveryday,like:
■ Medicine ■ Household goods ■ Vitamins ■ Greeting cards ■ Cosmetics ■ Film processing ■1lomeSrofficesupplies■Businessservices
wasoutstrolling.Outraged,Mowat’sexec¬ utiveofficeraboardtheshipdemanded Mowat’sreturn,threateningbombard¬ ment.
Thompsonrepliedthatforeveryshot fired,he’dcutachunkoutofMowat. ButcoolerPortlandersprevailed.Local rebelleadersfreedMowatandconducted himtohisshipinexchangeforhisword that,upondemand,hewouldreturnfor questioning.
Prudently,hestayedaboardhisvessel whileThompsonventedhiswrathon localpropertyowners.
Inastateofagitationandapparentlyin disgrace,theCanceauxsailedoutofport withoutthemasts,andintheirelation thelocalssawthisincident,knownas “Thompson’sWar,”asoneofastringof smallvictoriesoverBritishofficialdom. N" obody seriously expected the Britishtofireatownthatwasthe RoyalNavy’slargestmastsuppli¬ erandwasalmostwhollyinhabit¬ edbyEnglish-speakingpeople. Whenitcametopass,theycouldn’thelp butassumethatHenryMowatwastaking personalrevenge.Evenifhehadbeen orderedtodestroytheport,contempo¬ rariesfigured,hemusthavedonesowith someglee.
Infact,therecordsuggeststhatMowat cameclosetoexceedinghisauthorityin tryingtoavoidthebombardment.
Ultimateresponsibilityrestsontheemp¬ tyheadofAdmiralSamuelGravesin Boston.Ascommander-in-chiefofthe NorthAmericanSquadron,Graveswasa patronage-hackwhowasseentohave madeamuddleofenforcingnewtrade laws.
Indeed,whatYankeemerchantssawas unregulatedtradewasseenassmuggling byauthorities.Embarrassedtimeand again,thehome-officebegantopressure Gravesintodoingsomething.
Whenaweakmanistoldtotakeaction withoutspecificideasorinstructions,heis likelytodomostanything.Respondingto pressurefromabove,Gravesinstructed Mowat,asthemostexperiencedofficein thearea,to“layWastesuchSeaPort TownsintheNewEnglandGovernments asarenotlikelytobeusefultoHis Majesty’sStoresandtodestroyalltheVes¬ selswithintheHarbours.”
Specifically,ninetowns,fromMarble¬ headtoMachias,wereorderedburned. BuildingsatCapeAnnweretooscattered tobumeffectively,butstrongwindcarried
From11:30a.m. to9:00p.m.
theCanceauxanditsflotillaofthreeother vesselsupbeyondCascoBay.OnOcto¬ ber16ththeyleftBoothbayandentered theForeRiver.
Evenbasedonrebelreports,Mowat startedoutbyofferingtermsandmeeting severaltimeswithrepresentativesofthe town.Hedemandedthatallarmsbe turnedovertohiscommand,ameasure therebelsconsideredbeforeultimately deemingitunacceptable.
Afterthebombardment,Britishsailors werelandedtofinishthejobwithtorches, buttherewasnolossoflife,partlybecause Mowatgavethetownspeoplewarning andtimetomoveproperty.Thiswas exceptional,asCraves’sorderstoMowat didnotspecifyanytypeofwarning.Had hespoiledforrevenge,hecouldeasily havecomeinshooting.Clearly,therewas noBattleofFalmouthNeck.
Theburning,however,hadmajorreper¬ cussions.EventheBritishpresswastaken abackbytheburningofanEnglish(albeit Colonial)town.AmongtheAmericansit strengthenedtheresolveofrebelsand pushedneutralstowardtherebelcamp. Indeed,theDeclarationofIndependence, signedinthefollowingsummer,hadthe attackinmindwhenitchargedKing Georgewithhaving“plunderedourSeas, ravagedourCoast,burntourtowns.”Fal¬ mouthNeckwasthefirstoftheburnt communities.
Asforthetown’sarch-villain,Mow¬ atcontinuedtoserve.Hewasa favoriteofloyalistsettlersalong thePenobscotandattheBritish strongholdofBagaduce(Castine). HehadastrongrespectforAmericans, andhadhissoneducatedbyMainemin¬ isterRev.JacobBailey.Whentherebel fleetattackedBagaducein1779,Mowat heldoffthevastlysuperiorforcewith threesmallvessels.After21days,the Britishsquadron,underSirGeorgeCol¬ lier,sweptinfromHalifax,destroyedthe Americans,andrelievedthesettlement. Collier,ratherthantheresourceful Mowat,receivedthelaurels.Afterthe war,Mowatwaspromotedtopostcaptain, butthatwasasfarashewouldgo.The stigmaofbeingatown-burnerlikely hauntedhimtherestofhisdays,andin afinaltwist,hediedincommandofthe HMSAssistanceonApril14,1798,too closetoAmericanshoretobeburied anywhereelse.Ironically,heisinterred atCapeHenry,Virginia,nevertoreturn to the England he loved. ft-
«Stockkeepers
•>Assemblers
•>Picker/Packer •>Cleaners *Landscapers
•>Collators
♦CustomerService
*Reception <-Sales/Mkting *Admin.Support
CallOurSpecialStudentHotline Uptodateinformationincurrentopenings. Allshifts.Youmustbeatleast18yearsold. Yourchoiceofweekdaysorweekends. Workclosetohome.Comeoninandtell ushowmuchyouneedtoearnthissummer. Allothersarewelcometoapply.
Bryony Brett Stained Glass Artist
Custom Design of Contemporary andTraditionalStainedGlass. RestorationofHistoricPieces (207) 775-6619
YourMaineretail/mailordersource Over600varietiesofNorthern grownplantsforyourgarden. Manynewandhard-to-find. Unique selection for sun and shade rock gardens and ground covers. Comevisitourretailnursery openApriltoNovember. 5O-pagedescripdvecatak>g:$2.00 Manynewandhardtofiod. FieldstoneGardens,Inc. Wz 620PM Quaker Lane Vassalboro, Maine 04989 LX-7rX>) Phone/Fax 207-923-3836 PjtDVUTJ E-man:fsgarden@pivoLnet
AttheArmoryRestaurantinthePortlandRegencyHotel, spectacular cuisine. Old Port charm, and impeccable servicecometogetherinanelegantyetcasualatmosphere. Alongwithfreshdinnerspecialsfeaturingfoodsfromland and sea. the Armory chefs prepare unforgettable house specialtieslikeSeafoodFettuccinewithlobster,shrimp, crab,andmussels;SteakDiane,andBlackAngusSirloin.
The Armory Restaurant is also open for breakfast and lunch.Reservationsrecommended.774-4200.
DavidandElizabethGrantopenedAubergineBistro-Wine Bar in November of 1996 and within 2 weeks received stunninglocalreviewsandhavesincegarnerednational acclaim.CuisinerDavidGrantandChefdeCuisineGordon Cameron prepare French Bistro dishes such as TwoTexture Duck with Cassis, Sweetbreads with Port and Cepes and Crispy Salmon with Spinach and Pemod and Portland'sonlytraditionalFrenchCheeseCourse.Menu changesdaily;allwinesavailablebytheglass.Dinner Tues-Sat5:30-10;FrenchSunBrunch11-2.874-0680.
The Audubon Room at the Inn by the Sea on Route 77 in CapeElizabethcombinesbreathtakingviewsoftheAtlantic Oceanwithculinarymasterpiecesthatfeaturefreshlocal produce, native seafood specialties, and exceptional handmade breads and desserts. House favorites include grilledcrabandmacadamiaencrustedswordfishw/orange pepperbasilcoulisandsautdofMainelobsterandvealon freshangelhairw/roastedtomatobeurreblanc.Patio diningandoffpremisecateringavailable.Servingbreakfast, lunchanddinnerdaily.767-0888.
TheBarkingSquirrelCafeinDeeringOaksParkoffersa wideselectionofhomemadecuisine,fromburgers,fries, andsaladstosouthwesterncrabcakes,lobsterbenedict, andmediterraneanpasta.Servingbrunchunder$5,lunch around$6.anddinneraround$10.TheBarkingSquirrelis PortlandsanswertoNewYork'sTavernontheGreen.Dine outdoorsoverlookingtheparkorindoorsbytheirfireplace. Open7daysaweekinsummer;limitedhoursinwinter. Privatepartiesavailable;freeparking;creditcards.Justoff Exit6-A(1-295).774-5514.
OwnedandoperatedbyRogerBintliff.Blntlfff’sAmerican Cafe is Portland's only all-day-everyday Jazz Brunch House. Greek revival structure, charming antiques and detailmakebreakfast,lunchorbusinessmeetingaspecial occasion. Signature items include crab and asparagus stuffedfiletmignon,gardenscampiwithPemod,seasonal vegetable Ie primavera,*and a wide array of homemade accompaniments,includingdesserts.Uniquewinelist,full bar.Brunch7-3daily;dinner5:30-9FriandSatonly.98 PortlandSt(acrossfromthepostoffice)774-0005.
Cafe Stroudwater, specializes in American bistro style cuisinewithanemphasisonnativeManeseafood&prime cutsofbeef.Ilisfive-starawardwinningchefWilliam Boutwell’screativetouches—suchaspinenutencrusted rackoflambwithfreshratatouille—thatmakethisdining experience like no other in Portland. In addition to a spectacular. Grand Sunday Brunch, Cafe Stroudwater servesbreakfast,luncheonanddinnerdaily.TheCafealso offers Portland’s only Chef's Table, and an innovative selectionofwines&locallybrewedbeers.Locatedinthe EmbassySuitesHotel,reservationssuggested775-0032. InthedownstairsatDavid’sRestaurantyoucansample four-starentriesfeaturingfarm-freshproduceandnative productslikeseafoodsausage,peppercrustedtuna,orgoat cheesepacketswithgrilledvegetables(773-4340).David’s, setinaconvertedopen-airmarketbuilding,boastsan abundantrawbar,20varietiesofseafood,lobster,fresh pasta,microbrews,andMaine'slargestsinglemaltscotches list(773-4340).Torino'sStoneOvenPizzeriacombineswild mushrooms,prosciutto,artichokehearts,andfreshherbsto createauthenticgourmetpizzafromoldNaples(780-6600). AHthreerestaurantsarelocatedat164MiddleStreet.
You can’t beat the location of DIMIIIo's Floating Restaurant at 25 Long Wharf off Commercial Street for fabulouswaterviewsofPortlandHarbor.Escapefromthe
hustleandbustleofthecitybywatchingtheboatsgobyas youenjoyfreshMainelobsterservedyear-round,steak, seafood dishes, and more. Open 7 days a week from 11 am.to11p.m.,withachildren’smenuavailable.Fordrinks andalightermenu,trytheirPortsideLounge.772-2216. WelcometoF.ParkerReidy’s,siteoftheoriginalPortland Savings Bank built in 1866 at 83 Exchange Street. Establishedin1976duringtherenaissanceoftheOldPort area.F.ParkerReidy’shasbecomeaPortlandfinedining tradition,specializinginsteaksandfreshseafood,butalso offeringpasta,chicken,andsalads,withprimeribfeaturedon weekends.Tum-of-the-centurydecor,personalizedservice, and great food create a warm and congenial atmosphere popularforbothbusinessandintimatedining.773-4731. DeepintheheartofthemysteriousWoodfordsareaat540 ForestAvenueistheGreatLostBear,whereyou’llfinda fullbarfeaturingover50(that'sright,five-o)draughtbeers, predominantlyfromlocalmicro-breweries.Accompanying them is an enormous menu with everything from soups, salads,andsandwichestosteaksandribs,aswellasalarge vegetarianselectionandthebestnachosandbuffalowings in town. Discover where the natives go when they’re restless!Servingfrom11:30a.m.to11:30p.m.sevendaysa week.772-0300.Visituson-lineat:http://www.ime.net/bear/ Freeport—HarraseeketInn,2blocksnorthofL.L.Bean,is onegreatcountryinnwithtwogreatrestaurants.Enjoy breakfast,lunch,dinner,afternoonteaorSundayBrunchin anelegantmaindiningroomwhichfeaturesclassiccuisine, tablesideservice,andflambes.TheBroadArrowTavern offersanopenkitchen,woodfiredovenandgrill.AAA**** ZagotandWineSpectatorAwardsofExcellence.84rooms, indoorpool,extendedstaycondos.Open365days,major creditcards,www.stayfreeport.com.Harraseeke@aol.com .800-342-6423.Fax207-865-1684.
Hugo's Portland Bistro, accessibly located at the intersectionofMiddleStreetandFranklinArtery,was PortlandDiningGuide's 1996 Gold Medal Winner. The innovative menu changes monthly and features fresh seafoodandinterestingvegetariandishes.Crabcakesarea housespecialty,andparkingisavailable!Servingdinner onlyTuesday-Saturday,withlivepianomusicnightly.For reservationscall774-8538.
Katahdln,atSpringandHigh,oppositetheartmuseum, specializesincomfort:comfortablefoodacrossatantalizing culinaryrange,comfortableatmosphereandwaitstaff,and comfortableprices.Itsidentifiablyloyalclienteleestablishes its credibility and popularity. Try the fish chowder ($2.95/3.95),crabcakes($13.95),grilledseascallopswith spicylime&vegetablevinaigrette($14.95)orthechef's Blue Plate Special ($10.95). All homemade desserts includingtheirownicecreamandsorbets.Tues-Thurs, 5-9:30pm;Fri&Sat5-10:30.Tel:774-7140
Marla’s Ristorante, est. 1960 by owner/chef Anthony Napolitano.offersexquisiteItaliancuisineplusalarge varietyofItalianwinesbytheglass.Spacious,beautiful, Italiandecorateddiningrooms.Privateroomsavailablefor largeparties.Specialties:vealsaltimboca,lobsteralfredoor fradiavoloandfriedroastedgarliccalamari.Desserts:panna cotta,chocolateamarettofudgecake,andNapolitano’sown pistachiogelato.Lunch:$5-$8,Tues-Fri,11:30am-2pm. Dinner $10-$19, Tues-Sat from 5 pm. 337 Cumberland Ave.,on-siteparking.Tel:772-9232. MozonMiddle'smeltingpotapproachtonouvellecuisine blendsAmericaningredientswithclassicaltechniques. Some favorite menu items are a Maine lobster and goat cheeseburritowithtomatillosauceandmangosalsa;grilled filet mignon over oven-roasted red potatoes with a parmesan crisp and vintage port demi-glace; and fresh nativetunawrappedinsun-driedtomatopestoandItalian prosciuttowithabasilbuerreWane.TheirBellinicocktailis thehighlightofauniqueselectionofwinesandliquors. ParkingandterracediningareavailaWeat47MiddleStreet. OpenTuesday-Sundayat5p.m.fordinner.774-9399.
Natasha’s. Portland’s newest restaurant featuring New American-stylemenusforbrunch,lunchanddinnerprepared withthefreshestingredients,includingpastas,localfish, grilledmeats,andmanyvegetarianselections.LunchTu-F, 11-2:30; Dinner Tu-Th, 5-9; F-Sa, 5-10; Brunch Sa-Su, 8-3.40PortlandSt.,774-4004.Handicappedaccessible. TheOideHouseisjustthat:theoldesthouse(c.1790)in Raymond.SittingalongsidePantherRunonRt85,itoffersa classic,Europeanbasedcuisine(BeefWellingtonBordelaise, SteakauPoivre)withthebestMainetouches(chowder, Lobster Au Vin, Baked Stuffed Haddock). Elegant and comfortable,withwarmingfiresoncoolevenings,itcatersto allagesandwithitsChild’sComerservingsisespecially appealingtoyoungfamilies.
The Pepperclub is a prize-winning restaurant ("Best Vegetarian’ and "Best Value" in Frommer’s Guide to New England)featuringcreativeworldcuisine.Itsblackboard menutypicallylistsfivevegetarian,threefish,andthree meat entries, including a superb organic beef burger. Peppercluboffersrelaxed,colorful,unusuallyaffordable diningontheedgeoftheOldPortwitheasy,freeparking andgoodwinesandbeers.Opennightlyat5p.m.;payment bycashorpersonalcheck.78MiddleStreet,nearFranklin Artery.772-0531.
Rlcetta'sBrickOvenPizzeria,voted“BestPizzainMaine’ since1990bythe PPH and CB W,Ricetta'sistrulyatasteof theoldcountry.M.E.Curlyofthe PPH raves:“Ricetta'sis arguablythebestpizzawestofRome."Dine-in,take-out, delivery,andcateringareavailable.Theall-you-can-eat gourmetlunchbuffetincludespizza,pasta,soup,andsalad. Kids eat FREE during Sunday lunch buffet and Mondays from3p.m.untilclosing.Locatedat29WesternAvenue, SouthPortland.775-7400.
Saigon Thlnh Thanh, 608 Congress Street, Portland. “Of the137restaurantslistedinthe1996-97edition,Saigon ThinThanhisafour-starrestaurantrankedfirstinvalue. Saigon Thin Thanh is Maine's—and probably New England's—-finestVietnameserestaurant.’—PortlandDining Guide. "Fourstarsforfood,service,andvalueformoney. Withgood,healthy,flavorfulfoodandquickserviceina pleasant, clean atmosphere, Saigon Thin Thanh is worth investigating.’—PressHerald. 773-2932.
SnowSquall,knownforgreatMaineseafoodandlobster, alsoservessteaks,chicken,veal,filetofbeefandvegetarian selections.Offeringcasualdiningaswellasfulldinners, luncheoninthepatioordiningroom.Mon-Fri,11:30-9:30. Happyhourdaily4-6,doubledrinkssinglepriced,wineand beerspecials,freemunchies.Earlydinners$7.95:Mon-Sat, 4:30-6andSun,2-6.FamousSundaybrunchbuffet,11-2. LocatedinSouthPortlandwaterfrontmarketat18Ocean Street,ampleparking.799-2232or800-568-3260.
Tortilla Flat has been serving New Englanders fine Mexicanfoodanddrinkforover25years.At1871Forest 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,andchickencookedwithaMexican flair.Withlunchspecialsstartingat$3.95,achildren's menu,nightlyspecials,aChiliHappyHour,ascreened-in deck,andlake-out,TortillaFlatisamemorableMexican experienceyoucanaffordanytime.797-8729. ZephyrGrill,neartheStateTheater,setsaninvitingmood withrichcolorandtinyspotlightsthatendowthetableswith theatmosphereofprivateislands.Itsregularlychanging menuencompassesvegetarianentrees,seafoodandgrilled meats:perhapsacrispcomtostadawithsmokedduck;slow wood-roastedporkloinandcannellinibeans;orpan-fried vegetarianhashwithgrilledveggies.Dinner7nights.5to closing. Sunday breakfast 9:30-1:30. 653 Congress with freeparkingbehindJoe's.828-4033
Theferryrideisjustlongenough toletyouknowyou’renotin townanymore. Butyouare! PeaksIsland isthelargestof Portland’scityislandsandper¬ fectforadaytriporromanticdinner destination.Theislandmaintainsthe feelofthetinyvillagewhereIvisited mygrandmothermanyyearsago.
Bestofall,anewrestauranthas openedthissummeronIslandAve¬ nue,justupthehillfromtheferry dock. PeaksIslandIlouse offersbreak¬ fast(uniqueforPeaks),lunch,anddin¬ ner.Refreshingandfun,thisisagreat placetobringthekids,hangoutwith friends,orbringadateforsomespark¬ lingskylineviewsofPortlandfromthe largeoutdoordeck.
Themenuisaimedatpleasinga widevarietyofpatrons.Entreesrange fromLobster(whatelse?)toNewYork Sirloin.WhiletheHouseisnotoutto wowwithexoticsaucesordaringpre¬ paration,everycourseisservedwith careandabetterviewthanyoucould getfromthetopofAtlanta’sPcachtrees Plaza.
Forourvisit,westartedwithFish Chowder($2.25).Thickandgener¬ ouslylacedwithfreshhaddock,itwas goodenoughtostartupadiscussionof thebestchowderswe’veeverhad.The housesalad($1.95)wasalsofreshand servedwithanicehomemaderoll.
TheLobster($9.95),tenderand nicelypresentedonabedoflettuce withfrenchfriesandfreshcoleslaw, arrivedaswewatchedtheferry’glide beneaththetallpinesofLittleDia¬ mondIsland.TheNewYorkSirloin ($10.95)wasaflavorfulcut,served withbakedpotatoandavegetableof theday.Fordessertweweredelighted withaperfectislandtreat—asliceof homemadestrawberry'rhubarbpie withicecream.Justlikegrammyused tomake.
Sippingourcoffeeandwatchingthe skylineofPortlandmellowintwilight, werealizejusthowluckywearetolive here.
-ByPhilBogers
Why Go Anywhere Else?
LUNCH
Monday—Saturday, 11:30—4:30
DINNER
Sunday—Thursday, 4:30—11:00 Friday and Saturday, 4:30—12:30
OPEN SUNDAYS
83 Exchange Street • Portland, Maine 773-4731
Walking Distance from Hotel
ATLANTIC SEAL CRUISES, INC.
Eagle Island Adventure Depart9:30am;Return12:30pm Depart1:30pm;Return4:30pm
Visit fascinating museum home of Admiral Peary, the firstmantoreachtheNorthPole.Exploretheisland trailsandwatchforseals!Lobsteringdemonstration. Capt.ThomasRing 25MainStreet POBox146,So.Freeport,ME04078-0146 207-865-6112
58ForeStreet,Portland,Maine04101
Tel.(207)828-0814 http://www.nlbbs.com/-pys
Come and see Maine’s unique railroadheritage,theworld famouscollectionoftwo-foot gauge cars and engineson displayandoperatingatthe Portland Company located on beautiful Casco Bay.
Museum open dailyfrom 10AM to 4PM
Callorwritefor schedulesand eventcalender Tours,schools andgroupswelcome byappointment
Museumentranceand Co. trainrideHandicapped accessible
ArtConservatoryTheater&Studioislocatedat 341 Cumberland Avenue in Portland. The ACTScombinestheeffortsofHankBeebe’s EmbassyPlayerswithindependentartists,actors, dancers,andmusiciansallpoolingtheirtalents toinstructandcreate.Call761-2465.
BelfastMaskershasenjoyedappearancesfrom suchstarsasAliMcCrawandLivUllman.The companyperfonnsinaconvertedstationhouse ontheoldBelfastMooseheadrailroadover¬ lookingthewaterfrontinBelfast338-9668.
CamdenCivicTheater,inthecentury-old,500seatCamdenOperaHouse,continuesitsseason withAbunnyThingIlappenedontheWaytothe Forum, withmusicandlyricsbyStephen Sondheim,hitstheboardsAugust6-8and13-15. ArevivalofthisplayfeaturingWhoopiGoldberg andNathanLanejustclosedonBroadway. Ticketsare$10,$8forseniorsandstudents.Call 236-2281. 3
C -
DeertrecsTheatreandCulturalCenter.This 500-seat,antiquewoodenoperahousewasbuilt inthewoodsofHarrisonbyEnricaClayDillon, ClarkCable’ssister-in-law.Ithascomefull
Players—isthelongestcontinuouslyrunning theatergroupinMaine.Call626-3698fortimes andticketprices.
GrandAuditorium,MainStreetindowntown Ellsworth,wasoriginallyamovietheater.Itwas builtinthe1930sandshimmerswithArtDeco style.PrincessIda,byGilbertandSullivan,will beperfonnedbytheGilbertandSullivanSociety ofHancockCountyJuly9-11.ShaNaNaholds forthinaJuly31concert.LisaHaleyandthe ZydekatasrollinonAugust7,withthePrideof MaineFiddlingFestivalonAugust8.Wilderness DreamsroundsthingsoffonAugust28at8p.m. Call667-9500.
IlackmatackPlayhouse,Route9,Berwick.Tire playhouse,aconverteddairy'bamadornedwitha stageandrealtheaterseats,residesonafarm ownedbytheGuptillfamilysincethemid-' ,1600s.Knownforitssweetstrawberriesand shortcakeservedduringintennission,tiretheater willpresent Nunsense(June23-28andJune30-, July4);Camelot(July7-12and14-18);Phantom (July21-26andJuly28-August1);Annie(August 4-9,11-16,and18-22);andNoSexPlease,We’re ‘British (August25-30andSeptember1-5). Curtaintimeis8p.m.,withmatineesat2p.m. Ticketsare$16foreveningshowsand$15for"*
CHVICp ULHll *1111 <1L LI 11J1 LJciUlW dj 3 1111(731 111 1 z PU I tofallingintodisrepairinthe1980s.TiretheaterSB’1 gainedNationalHistoric,LandmarkStatusini 1988. For tickets, call 583-6747.’’ I * 1 FiguresofSpeechTheatreisbasedinFreeport._I CarolandJohnFarrellfoundedthetheaterin
present,featuringhauntedlighthouses, shipwrecks,ghostships,cannibalism,women pirates,seamonstersandmuchmore.Seafaring legends,HauntsCzFolkloreisintendedfor adults,butissuitableforanyoneolderthan6. Theperformanceisentertainmentwitha backdroponlymothernaturecansupply:the vision,sound,andscentofsky,sea,and landscape.ShowsinBarHarborandKenne¬ bunkportfromJunethroughOctoberevery evening,withadditionalmatineesinBarIlarbor. Formoreinformation,call6-41-2313.
MurderduJour,fonnerlytheMysteryCafe,will beappearingthissummeratCarson’sFamily Restaurant,Scarborough;CharlieBeigg’s,North Windham;Kathy’sCatering,Bangor;Marco’s Restaurant,Lewiston;VillageCafe,Portland; andtheMoonlightMysteryCruiseontheSongo RiverQueenII,Naples.Call(800)998/5978.
lakewoodTheater,locatedsixmilesnorthof» Skowhegan,majesticallywearsthecrownas Maine’soldestsummertheater.Itliasstoodon
FiguresofSpeechTheatreisbasedinFreeport.theshoresofLakeWesserunsettfornearlya CarolandJohnFarrellfoundedthetheatercentury.Thisremotelocationhashotheldback^ 1982toexploretheinterplayofpuppets,actors,(anumberofcelebritiesfromcatchingashow’^ shadows,music,movementandmasks.Believing ‘includingJohnTravoltaandJohnBarrymore.
thataudiencesexperienceartmostvitallywhen they are called upon to engage their imaginationsfully,thecompanyproducesvisual theater that .emphasizes ‘myth and transfonnation.Theycanbeseenperformingthe followingshowsthis"summer:1- Dragon’s Daughter,July10at7:30p)m.inBlueHill; CupidandPsyche,July18at7:30p.m.inthe CamdenOperaHouse;andFSTRetrospective, September 25-27 at Oak Street Theater, Portland.ContactBarbaraTmexorCaro!Farrell at865-6355. t J - ‘
FreeportPlayersperforminFreeportHigh School.BarbaraJacks,founderanddirectorof theplayers,createdthe’communitytheater because,“WhenImovedheretherewasno theaterandIamatheaterperson.”’Nuffsaid. BarbaraisatransplantfromSouthboro,Mass, whonowlivesonanislandoffthecoastof Freeport.TheSoundofMusic,aRodgersand Hammersteinmusical,willbefeaturedAugust69and14-17.Ticketsare$10foradultsand$8for studentsandseniors.Call865-6041.
circle,fromattractingBroadway’sfinestin1956’L matinees.Call698-1807. GaslightTheater,City'1lall,1fallowell,presents InherittheWind, by Jerome Lawrence and RobertE.Lee,June18-20and25-27.Nextis Nunsense byDanGoggin,August27-30and September3-5.TheGaslightTheater—ifyou includeitspreviousincarnationastheAugusta
This’year’sseasonincludes*CashonDeliverya:f (June18-27);The Homecoming(July2-11);'J
NoisesOff(July16-25);Dr.Cook’sCarden(July’ 30-Aiigust8);PostMortem(August13-22);and, DearlyDeparted(August27-September,5).The theaterwillalsohosttireMainepremiereofJ NunsenseIII:SisterAmnesia’sCountryWestern‘d JamboreeSeptember10-19.474-7175.. 7S
*MaineStateMusicTheatreperformsinPickard1 «TheaterontheBowdoinCollegeCampus.’The?
firstshowisMan of La Mancha,basedon3#। Cervantes’classicDonQuixote,June9-20.From June23toJuly4isthecomedySmile,writtenbyJJ Howard Ashman(LittleShopofHorrors,Little$ Mermaid,BeautyandtheBeast) and MarvinLa^1 Hamlisch (AChorusLine).AnythingCoes, featuringthesongsofColePorter,runsJuly7-18. OscarHammerstein’sShowBoatsteamsinJuly 21-August8. IntheBeginning,byTonyAward¬ winnerMauryYcston(Nine,Titanic),isonthe slateforAugust11-22.Asanaddedbonus, MSMTisjoiningwiththePortlandStage CompanytobringtoMaineforthefirsttime evertheTonyAward-winningplayMasterClass, August25-September19.Call725-8769.
MaritimeProductionsistheworld’sonly completelynautical,entirelyprofessional entertainmentcompany,perfonningtruetalesof intrigueandhorrorfromourmaritimepastand
bringing'anoriginalshowtothetheaterAugust 13-30;pleasecallforinformation.Onthelast Mondayofeverymonth(June29,July27,and August24)theTheatrehostsopenpoetry readings($2foraseat;thefirst14peoplewho
4pvolunteerJoreadafter7:30getaslot).OnJune 217you.canhearthe'acousticstylingsof fWinterwoodat7:30p.m.'for$6.775-5130.
4Ir4i
(OgiinquitPlayhouse,Route1,Ogunquit.The Playhousewasbuiltin'1933andscats750ina
OakStreetTheater,92OakStreet,Portland, existsnotonlytoproducetalent,buttonurture talent.“Wearetryingtoprovideagrassroots facilityforthearts.’’TheMadIlorseTheater Company presentsAngelsinAmericaPartI: ^Millennium Approaches byTonyKushner. ShowscontinueuntilJuly11.Ticketscost$18, $20onSaturdays,withpaywhatyoucanonthe firstSunday.PartIIwillappearintirefall.Next, AcornProductionspresentsShakespeare’s MeasureforMeasure,directedbyMikeLevine withalesspoliticalangleandmoreinterestin thepsychologicalaspectsoftheplay,suchashow onedealswith’feelingssocietytellsonenotto have'jjuly17-August9).JohnNicholswillbe wonderful,throwbacktheateratmosphere.The seasonopenswith’laCageAuxFolles,June29July11,followedbyashowTBA,July13-25. NextupisWendell<5Ben,starringFredSavage (TV’sWorkingandTheWonderYears) andDan Lauria,July27-August8,’followedbyanother showTBA,August10-22.Theseasoncloseswith Something’sAfoot.,amusicalmysterybasedon AgathaChristie’sTenlittleIndians,August24September5.Singleticketscost$24.646-5511.
OutloreTheatreCompanyat275MainSheet, Rocklandoperatesadinnertheateroverlooking RocklandHarbor.Call594-2522.
Penobscot Theatre Company, Bangor. In celebrationofitsfifthanniversary,theMaine ShakespeareFestivalwillreviveitsinaugural productionofShakespeare’sbest-lovedcomedy, AMidsummerNight’sDream.Allshowsrun WednesdaythroughSunday,July23-August15 outdoors,inrotatingrepertoryonthebanksof
thePenobscotRiverneartheMunicipal Marina.Call942-3333.
Portland Opera Repertory Theater will perform Verdi’s La Traviata inMerrill AuditoriuminPortlandCityHallJuly23,25, and27at8p.m.Ticketsarc$46,$35,$25,$18. CallPortTixat842-0800.
Theater at Monmouth, off Route 202 in Monmouth.This275-seatfacilityisacoustically perfect and has been dubbed Maine’s ShakespeareanTlreaterbythestatelegislature. Thisyear’sline-upincludesSliakespeare’sThe MerryWivesofWindsor(July2-August29); TheSignofTour,aSherlockHolmesmystery (July9-August29);Shakespeare’sRichardIII (July24-August27);andTheIleiress byHenry James(July31-August28).Allplaysarc performedinrotatingrepertory.Curtainisat8 p.m.,with2p.m.matineesonSaturday.There willalsobeachildren’sshov,jackandthe Beanstalk(August9-August27at2p.m.on Sunday,Tuesday,andThursdayonly).For completescheduleinformation,call933-9999.
TheTheaterProject,14SchoolStreet, Brunswick.'HiissummerTaithful,writtenby actorChazzPalminteri(TheUsualSuspects), makesitsMainepremiere.Fordetails,callthe Boxoffice:729-8584.
Portland Symphony Orchestra, P.O. Box 3573,20MyrtleStreet,Portland,presentstheir annualoutdoorIndependencePopsconcertsat 7:30pm.onFriday,July3atFortWilliam ParkinCapeElizabeth(rainsite:Cumberland County Civic Center); at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday,July4atShawneePeakinBridgton (rainsite:LakeRegionIUghSchool);andat 6:30p.m.onSunday,July5attheThornton AcademyfootballfieldinSaco(rainsite: ThorntonAcademygym).Theprogramwill includeStephenFoster’sKentucky Home Medley, Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture, Copland’s LincolnPortrait, Gershwin’s “WintergreenforPresident”fromOfTheeI Sing and“Summertime”fromPorgy<5-Bess,a GeorgeM.Cohancelebration,variationson “HailtotheChief,”anAppalachianmedley, and“America,theBeautiful.”’HieJuly3and July4concertswillalsoincludefireworks. Ticketsare$14foradultsinadvanceor$20at thegate;$12/$15forchildren,seniors,and groupsoftenormore;and$402$50forafamily of4(includinganadultandachildunder18). Childrenunder2arefree.CallPortTixat8420800fortickets.
FriendsoftheKotzschmarOrgan,P.OBox 7455,Portland,presentsthe86thannual summer recital series on the mighty Kotzschmarorganat7:30p.m.onTuesday eveningsinMerrillAuditorium,startingwith PortlandMunicipalOrganistRayComilson June16;followedbyKimberlyAnnHesson June23;DouglasRafteronJune30;William
byTonyKttsftner
Themosthonoredand ambitiousAmericanplayof ourtime.Astunningtheatrical cryofrageandanguishthat forcedAmericatoawakento theplaguesofhatred,of ignoranceandoffear.
Asuperbcollectionoffurnishings, antiques,accessories&artifacts importedfromIndonesia,Japan, China. & Morocco that will surpass your expectations & bestofallfuelyoursoul... mohr & McPherson _ LovellHall_ TheSourceforUniqueFurniture, Antiques&Accessories 463ForeStreet,PortlandME04101 (207)871-1868
Opendaily.SundarsSteveningsbyappointment
WhiteheadonJuly7;Fred1iohmanonJuly22; BcrjZamkochianonJuly29;JohnWeaveron August4;AmyJohansenonAugust11;Peter ConteonAugust18;DouglasMajoronAugust 25;andPeterSykesonSeptember1(admission isby$5suggesteddonationatthedoor).There willalsobeascriesofinformaldemonstration recitalsatnoononThursdays,byKayComils onJune25andJuly30,andbyHaroldStover on July 9 and August 13. For further information,call774-3427.
'theLARKSocietyforChamberMtrsic,P.O. Box11,Portland.ThissummerthePortland StringQuartetwillperformattheShaker SocietyMectirrghouseinNewGloucesterat7 p.m.onSaturday,July11.Call926-4597.
Soil IP NORTH (SocietyforHistorically InformedPerformance),515WoodfordStreet atBrightonAvenue,Portland,presentsBoston’s VocedaFiorenzaperformingvocalmusicof Florence's Golden Age on June 27; the PortlandEarlyMusicConsortplaying17thcenturymtrsicfrontItalyandCennanyonJuly 11;theEnsembleGalantperformingmusicof Handel’sLondononJuly18;theLygonia Consortplaying18th-centurymusicfront EnglandandFranceonJuly25;andFiori MusicaliperformingmusicfromItalyon August1.Ticketscost$10foradultsand$7for studentsandseniors.Call721-3040.
AgapeCenterforSoul,Comnymity,&the Arts,657CongressStreet,Portlaird.Annegrct BaierwillperfonnWestAfricanrhythms,songs, andstoriesusingavarietyofpercussion instnimentsfromaroundtheworldat7:30p.m. onThursday,June18($5).Thenjoinvocalist VictoriaMarcs-IIcrsheyforaneveningofhot andsassyjazz,bothclassicandcontemporary, flavoredwithinfluencesfromLatinAmerica andtheCaribbeanat7:30p.m.onSaturday, June27($5,withproceedstobenefitthe NAACP,theI-atinCommunityCouncil,and Agape).Call780-1500.
BowdoinSummerMusicFestival,Bowdoin College,Brunswick.Thisyear’sMusicfest concertseries(heldat8p.m.onFridaysin CrookcrTheateratBnmswickHighSchool) beginsonJuly3withBach’sChromatic FantasicandFugueind,Dvorak’sPiano QuintetinAop.81,andMozart’sSymphonic ConccrtanteinEb.TheJuly10program includesVivaldi’sConcertoinaforBassoon andStringsRV497,Brahms’SextetNo.2inG op.36,andMozart’sStringQuintetingK.516. ThenonJuly17it’sDebussy’sSonataforCello andPiano,Brahms’HomTrioinEbop.40, andBeethoven’sSymphonyNo.5incop.67. Musicfcstticketscost$17.50foradultsand$10 forchildren.TheUpbeat!concertscries(held at7p.m.onSundaysatBowdoinCollege) beginsonJuly5inKresgeAuditoriumwith Poulenc’sSonataforCelloandPiano,Till E'-'enspiegel’sMerryPranksbyRichardStrauss, andMendelssohn’sOctetforStringsinEbOp. 20.TheJuly12performanceinMoulton
Tuesday,June16
RAY CORNILS
Tuesday,June23
KIMBERLY ANN HESS
Tuesday,June30
DOUGLAS RAFTER
Tuesday,July7
WILLIAM WHITEHEAD
Tuesday,July14
STAN KANN
Wednesday,July22
FREDERICK HOHMAN
Wednesday,July29
BERJ ZAMKOCHIAN
Tuesday,August4
JOHN WEAVER
Tuesday,August11
AMY JOHANSEN
Tuesday,August18
PETER CONTE
Tuesday,August25
DOUGLAS MAJOR
Tuesday,September1
PETER SYKES
Allconcertsareat7:30,MerrillAuditorium,Portland Admissionbydonation,$5suggested.Info:(207)883-9525
Freeorgandemonstrationsatnoon,Thursdays, June30,July9,July30,August13,August27
UnionincludesAmilcarePonchielli’sQuartetto,GeorgeRochberg’sSlowI'iresofAutumn forfluteandharp,Beethoven’sSonatainAOp. 69forCelloandPiano,DonaldFreund’sRast Musicforcello,andElgar’sSonataforViolin and Piano. Then on July 19 in Kresge Auditoriumit’stheMainepremiereofKaija ,Saariaho’sNewGates,Brahms’SonatainG Op.78forViolinandPiano,andStravinsky’s RiteofSpringarrangedbythecomposerfortwo pianosandpercussion.Upbeat!ticketscost$8. Specialeventsinclude“BachintheChapel”— Bach’sSuitesforSoloCelloNo.2ind,No.3 inC,andNo.5incperformedbyTsuyoshi Tsutsumiat7:30p.m.onWednesday,July8in theBowdoinChapel(free);andanoutdoor familyconcertwithrefreshmentsat3p.m.on Sunday,July12ontheBowdoinQuad($5for adults;freeforchildren).Call725-3895.
FirstParishChurch,9ClevelandStreet, Bmnswick,presentsaseriesofsummerrecitals onthe1883Hutchings-Plaistcdorganat12:10 p.m.onTuesdays,startingwithSeanFleming onJuly7;LukeParkinandAndrewScanlonon July14;NancyGrancrtonJuly21;Philip FournieronJuly28;RayComilsonAugust4; andHaroldStoveronAugust11.Call729-7331.
RoundTopCenterfortheArts,Business Route1,Damariscotta.AspartoftheSealBay FestivalofAmericanMusic,theCassattString QuartetwillperformworksbyPaulBrantley, John Duffy, Andrew Waggoner, Anna Wcesner,andYehudiWynerat8p.m.on Saturday,June13.Ticketscost$14foradults and$5forchildren.Call563-1507.
NorthAtlanticBluesFestival,HarborPark, Rockland,offerssixteenhoursofmainstage musical entertainment, rain or shine. PerformingonSaturday,July11willbeJohnny Rawls, Lil Malcolm & the Zydeco House Rockers,StudebakerJohn&theHawks,Joanna Conner,Saffire-ThcUppityBluesWomen, Bobby Parker, Koko Taylor & Her Blues Machine,andthe2ndAnnualBluesClub Crawl(topregionalbluesperformersfromNew EnglandandeasternCanada).Performerson Sunday,Jul)’12,willincludeBillMorganfield, JimmyJohnson,ShcmikaCopeland,PhilGuy, BillyBranch,MelvinTaylor,andBernard Allison.Showtimes:12p.m.to8p.m.both days.One-dayticketscost$20inadvanceor $25dollarsatthegate;aweekendpasscosts$30 inadvance;ticketsforchildren6-12cost$5 (gate);childrenunder5free.236-7660.
ColbyCollege,Waterville.Don’tmissAl Corey’sBigBandBashat5:30p.m.onSunday, July12intheGouldMusicShell(free).Then AnthonydiBonaventurawillgiveapiano recitalat7:30p.m.onMonday,July13in LorimerChapel.Call872-3386.
CumberlandCountyCivicCenter,1Civic CenterSquare,Portland.MichaelFlatley’s
InnloftheDancestarringJohnCareyskipsinto Portlandat7:30p.m.onTuesday,June23and at7:30p.m.onWednesday,June24.Tickets cost$35and$45.BoxOffice:775-3458.
Ram Island Dance, 25A Forest Avenue, Portland.TheIn-HouseDanceSeries“Alive& Well”continuesonFriday,June19at7:30 p.m.inthePortlandPerformingArtsCenter withstudioperformancesshowcasingNew Englanddancersandchoreographersofall disciplines($2suggesteddonation).Call7732562.
SacoRiverGrangeHall,SalmonFallsRoad, BarMills,offerscontra-dancingwithlivemusic formixers,reels,waltzes,polkas,andline dancesprovidedbytheversatileSeaSlugsat 7:30p.m.onthefirstSaturdayofever}'month. Beginnersandsinglesarewelcome;admission is$4foradultsand$2forchildren,witha$10 maximumperfamily.Call929-6472.
PortlandMuseumofArt,7CongressSquare, Portland.“PortraitoftheCharlesShipman PaysonBuilding:Celebrating15Years”isa scriesofblack-and-whitephotostakenbyJudith Turnerjustafterthebuildingwascompletedin 1983(throughJune28).“MasterpiecesofArt NouveauJewelry:Tiffany,Lalique,Faberge, andtheirRivals”featuresfiftypiecesinavariety ofpreciousmetalsandstonesfromoneofthe finestprivatejewelrycollectionsintireworld (throughJuly5).“WinslowHomer:Facing Nature”celebratesthegiftof17Homerworks whichweretheimpetusfortheconstnictionof the museum’s Charles Shipman Payson Building—including13watercolors,fiveoil paintings,selectedwoodengravingsfromthe museum’scollection,andworksfromother privatecollections(throughSeptember27). OpeningJune25,“ImpressionsoftheRiviera: Monet,Renoir,Matisse,andtheirCon¬ temporaries”focusesonnineteenth-andearly twentieth-centurypainters’sisionsoftheCote d’Azur(throughOctober18).Tiremuseumis open10am.to5p.m.Tuesday-Saturday,10 a.m.to9p.m.Thursday-Friday,andnoonto5 p.m.onSunday.Admissionis$6foradults,$5 forseniorsandstudents,and$1forchildren612,withfreeadmissionforeveryoneFriday eveningsfrom5pin.to9p.m.Call773-ARTS or(800)639-4067.
Maine Historical Society Gallery, 489 CongressStreet,Portland.“Rum,Riot,and Reform”takesalivelyandprovocativelookat drinkinginMaineandAmericafromthe Colonialeratothepresentday,through
Back Bay Tower- now offers fully furnished corporate apartments completely equipped for convenient and comfortable living for the business person preferring a home environment versus a hotel setting. Back Bay Tower is Portland’s finest addressofferinggreatviews, * superb intown location in v * ‘theheartofthebusinessdis¬ trict,Portland’s.finestdining andculturalofferings.
handmadetavernsigns,earlywineglassesand beermugs,racypoliticalcartoons,and newspaperaccountsofthespeakeasies, nimrunners,andshootoutsoftheProhibition era(throughOctober31).Tiregalleryisopen dailyfrom10a.m.to4p.m.Admissionis$2for adultsand$1forchildrenunder12.Forfurther information,call879-0427.
DanforthGallery,20-36DanforthStreet, Portland.OpeningJuly9isthe“Maine-Italia SculptureExchange,”featuringcontemporary, multi-mediaworksbytensculptorsfromItaly (throughJuly30).Tiregalleryisopen12-4on Wednesday-Sunday;and12-8onThursday (freeadmission).Call775-6245.
Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad & Museum, 58ForeStreet,Portland.Therewillbeasteam locomotiveonthe4thofJulyweekend,when thetrainridescontinuethroughdusksothat riderscanwatchthePortlandfireworks.Tire museumisopendaily10a.m.-4p.m.(free admission),withtrainridesleavingonthehour from11am.to4p.m.($5foradults,$4for seniors,and$3forchildren).Call828-0814.
GaleyrieCustomFraming,190U.S.Route1, Falmouth.“TheThunderheadSeries:Land¬ scapesofMaineandtheAmericanWest”istire culminationofDeborahCarlson’sfouryearsof travelingthroughtheAmericanWestworking seasonalwildernessjobsandpaintingoil landscapesinremoteareasofWyoming, Montana,Idaho,Nevada,Utah,andArizona (throughLaborDay).Call781-3555.
Spring Point Museum, Southern Maine TechnicalCollege,FortRoad,SouthPortland. Thisyear’sexhibitis“PortlandHarbor: ChangedForever—theLegacyofWorldWar II.”PermanentexhibitsfocusontheSpring PointLedgeLighthouse,theclippershipSnow Squall, and wooden shipbuilding. The museumisopen1-4p.m.Saturday-Sundayin Juneand1-4p.m.Tuesday-SundayinJulyand August.Admissionis$2foradults.799-6337.
UniversityofSouthernMaineArtGallery,37 CollegeAvenue,Gorham.“NewWorkbyEric BrownandMichaelLibby”featuresrecent paintingsexploringthemesofmappingand signagebytwoUSMalumni(throughJuly5). Galleryhours:Tuesday-Friday11-4,and1-4on Saturday's(freeadmission).Call780-5409.
BatesCollegeMuseumofArt,Bardwelland RussellStreets,Lewiston.ThroughAugust4is "PhilSultz,PaintedCollage;JanSultz, StonewareFonns.”Tuesday-Saturday10-5and Sunday1-5(freeadmission).Call786-6158.
Peary-MacMillanArcticMuseum,Hubbard Hall,BowdoinCollege,Brunswick,displaysthe furclothingsnowshoes,pickaxes,knives,guns, andoneoftirefivesledgesthatRobertE.Peary tooktotheNorthPole,aswellastireEskimo potsandlamps,ivoryandsoapstonecarvings, huntingweapons,clothing,andfrill-sizeskin kayakthatDonaldB.MacMillanencountered
onhisArcticexplorations.Ongoingexhibits include:“S.S.Roosevelt:ModelofStrength," anadmiraltymodelofRobertE.Peary’sMainebuiltshipofexploration;“InuitArtTodayand Yesterday";acariboudisplay;andacomputerdrivenphotographydisplayofhand-colored glasslanternslidesofArcticexplorationsfrom 1880to1930.Open10a.m.-5p.m.TuesdaySaturday and 2-5 p.m. on Sunday (free admission).Call725-3062.
Maine Maritime Museum, 243 Washington Street,Bath.Currentexhibitsinclude “BrunswickSails:PaintingsfromtheCurtis Library" (through September 13); “We Remember:TheBattleshipMaine"(through November8);and‘“rugboats”(throughMarch 1999).“SeafaringfromOldBath"chronicles theshipsandshipbuildersoftireKennebec RiverfromtheendoftheNapoleonicWars until1860(ongoing).BeginningJuly18,the WilliamT.DonnellHouse—anItalianate housebuiltin1868withinsightofitsowner’s shipyardontheKennebecRiver—willbethe siteofaDesigners’VictorianShowHousewith roomsdecoratedbyleadinginteriordesigners inlateVictorianstyleaswellaslandscapingand gardenstypicaloftheperiod(throughAugust 16;callforhoursandadmission).Museum hoursare9:30-5:00everyday.Admissionis $7.50foradults,$4.75forchildren6-17,and $21forafamilyofatleast2adultsand2 children.Fordetailscall443-1316.
Shaker Museum, 707 Shaker Road, New Gloucester.“TheWholeSacredlyKept:/\ DecadeoftheShakerLibraryinItsNew Home”showsvisitors,throughtheuseofmany itemsfromthelibrarycollections,howthe ShakerscelebrateChristmas.July1:“The FniitageWillNeverFail:TireSabbathdayDike SlrakcrOrchards”tellstheongoingstoryofthe 200-year-oldorchardsatShakerVillage.Open Monday-Saturday,10a.m.-4:30p.m.through ColumbusDay.Call926-4597.
Ogunquit Museum of American Art, P.O. Box815,ShoreRoad,Ogunquit.OpeningJuly 1,“CharlesH.WoodburyandHisStudents” honorstire100thanniversaryofthefoundingof Woodbury’sinfluentialOgunquitsummer schoolwithsixtyworksbyWoodburyairdmany ofhisstudents,aswellasphotographs, memorabilia,andartifactsrelatingtotheearly historyoftheOgunquitArtColony(through August12).AlsoopeningJuly1,“TheArtof Arthur Getz: The New Yorker Covers” chroniclesahalf-centuryofAmericanlifefrom theGreatDepressiontothethresholdofthe 21stcentury(throughAugust12).Museum hours:10:30a.m.-5:00p.m.Monday-Saturday and2-5p.m.onSunday.646-4909.
FarnsworthArtMuseum,352MainStreet, Rockland.“MaineinAmerica"displaysMainerelated19th-and20th-centurypaintings, watercolors,andsculpturebyJonathanFisher, RobertSalmon,ThomasCole,AlvanFisher, FitzHughLane,ThomasSully,WilliamTrost
Howdidwedesignourlittlepiecesofheaven?
Simple. WithYOU in mind!
Wehavesixmajordepartmentstorestoexplore,dozensoffascinatingshops,even anexcitingFoodCourt.Over125storesinallbrimmingwiththenewestfashions, traditionalMainecrafts,best-sellingbooks,thoughtfulgifts,everythingforyou,your familyandyourhome.It'sthebestshoppingunderthesun,orintherain.
the U Main eMall Whereelsewouldyongo?
TakeExit"offtheMaineTurnpiketo364MaineMallRd..So.Portland.MEOtKXr•207-~1-0303
NotableWorksInclnclo: 1racey-CauserBuilding &F.O.Baileybuilding, intheOldPort, Tke Plummer House on the Pastern Promenade.
M.R. Brewer 91BellStreet Portland Maine (207) 797-7534 fax (207) 797-0973
Whenyouhaveadisk,areportorevenseveralcartons thatneeddeliverytoday,callEltonJohn'sExpressCourier service.We'vebeendoingjust thatforover50yearsso youcanbetwehaveit downtoascience.And sinceourprofessional driverstravelacross NewEnglandeveryday, wecanofferyouour shuttledeliveryservice forafractionofwhat youwouldexpecttopay. Pleasecallforapricesheetwiththeinformationyouneedtoarrangeyour nextURGENTdeliveryanywhereacrosstheNortheast.
accepting
Intrusion•Fire•CardAccess Intercom•ClosedCircuitTV SprinklerMontoring TemperatureMonitoring RESIDENTIAL
Intrusion•Fire HighWater•Panic TemperatureMonitoring PLANNING yoursecuritysystem tofityourneeds
INSTALLATION byanexperiencedteam
24hoursaday.7daysaweek
aroundtheclock,radiodispatched
Richards,MartinJohnsonHeade,George Inness,WilliamHarnett,ThomasEakins, Eastman Johnson, Elihu Vedder, Erank Benson,WillardMetcalf,JohnTwachtman, GeorgeBellows,MarsdenHartley,JohnMarin, RockwellKent,WilliamKienbusch,Fairfield Porter,IoniseNevelson,LoisDodd,andNeil ,Welliver(ongoing).59G6457.
Colby College Museum of Art, 5600 MayflowerIfill,Waterville.Tire“JoanWhitney PaysonCollection’’features26worksby ImpressionistandPost-Impressionistartists (through June 14). Opening June 24 is “PaintingsandWatercolorsbyJohnMarin” (throughSeptember27).OnTuesday,June30 from10am.to4:30a.m.“ArtinBloom” featuresCentralMaineGardenClubfloral arrangementsondisplaywiththeartofzMex KatzinthePaulJ.SchupfWing.Tiremuseum isopentothepublicfreeofcharge10a.m.-4:30 p.m.Monday-Saturdayand2-4:30p.m.on Sunday.Call872-3228.
Penobscot Marine Museum, Route 1 and ChurchStreet,Scarsport.Thissummer’s exhibitsinclude:“TravelstotirePacificRim: TheChildhoodSeaVoyagesofLincolnand JoannaColcord”;“LoveAffairwithMaine:lire TextileArtofIreneT.McLellan”;“StoresThat Satisfy:ConsumerCultureinMaine,18701920”;“LiverpoolPortPainters:Heard, Hughes, Salmon, Waldron & Yorke”; “ReflectionsinLight:AmericanPressedGlass fromtheMuseum’sCollections”;"TireMarine ArtofJamesandThomasButtersworth”;“All ShipsGreatandSmall:TheModeler’sArt”; “ChallengeoftheDown-Eastcrs”;and“Master CraftsmanCaptainPhineasBanningBlan¬ chard,ShipModelBuilder.”Museumhours (throughOctober15)areMonday-Saturday105andSunday12-5.Call548-2529.
AgapeCenterforSoul,Community,&the Arts,657CongressStreet,Portland.WMPG CommunityRadiokicksoffits25thanniversary withanAlbumCoverArtShowexamining recordcoversasbothpiecesofartandartifacts ofcultureat6p.m.onFriday,June26.USM alumniDJswillbespinningthediscs,and dancingisencouraged($5donationtobenefit WMPG’snewtransmitter).Call780-1500.
Maine Audubon Society, Gilsland Farm EnvironmentalCenter,Falmouth,offers HikingtheHillsofIsleAuHaut(June21); WritingandtheSpiritofPlaceWorkshopon Monhegan(June21-23);SeabirdsofStratton IslandI(June27);BirdingandHikingBigelow Mountain(June27);RangcleyRetreat(July1012);PuffinSunsetCruiseI(July10);Seabirds ofStrattonIslandII(July11);MorningPuffin CruiseI(July11);FindingFreshwaterMussels (July12);zMlAboutClams!(July18);Morning PuffinCnriseII(July25);IdentifyingFemsin SouthernMaine(July25);HiddenWildland (August1);MedicinalHerbsoftireWestern LakesRegion(zVugust2);PuffinSunsetCnrise
II(August7);WhalesandSeabirdsoftheGulf ofMaineI(August8);BirdsofCampobello IslandandLubecflats(August8-9);Identifying the Shorebirds of Maine (August 14); ShorebirdinginSouthernMaineI(August15); PlantsofMountMcgunticook(August15); ShorebirdinginSouthernMaineII(August 16);WhalesandSeabirdsoftheGulfofMaine II(August22);andCanoeingtheHarraseeket (August22).Call781-2330.
RoundTopCenterfortheArts,Business Route1,Damariscotta.WilliamStrickland, MacArthur Foundation award-winner and founderoftheBidwellTrainingCenterandthe ManchesterCraftsmenGuildinPittsburgh, willdeliveralectureon“Howtheartscanhelp meettheneedsof‘at-risk’populations”at7p.m. onMonday,June15(free).Call563-1507.
SchoonerDays,HarborPark,Rockland.The famoustallshipswillsailintoRocklandharbor theweekendofJuly10-12,bringingintheir wakeafireworksdisplay,concertsbythe40picce94thzVmyBand(2p.m.onFriday,July 10)andSchoonerFare(7:15p.m.onFriday, July 10), the Penobscot Valley Crafts AssociationShow,maritimedisplaysand demonstrations,achildren’stent,ongoing entertainment,andopenhousetoursoflocal schooners.Admissionis$5foradultsand$1for children(Fridayonly);admissiontothecrafts showandchildren’sareaisfreeallthreedays. Formoreinformation,call596-0376.
MaineDepartmentofInlandFisheriesand Wildlife,Route26,Cray.The200-acreMaine WildlifeParkishometo25differentspeciesof wildlife,includingmoose,blackbear,fisher, lynx,mountainlions,white-taileddeer,wild turkeys,baldeagles,hawks,owls,andmore. Thereisalsoanaturetrail,interactivewildlife andconservationdisplays,demonstration wildlifegardens,ashowfishpool,picnicand grillareas,andanaturebookstoreandgiftshop. OpenlateAprilthroughmid-Novembcr,9:30 a.m.-4:00p.m.daily.Admissionis$3.50forages 13andup,$2.50forseniorcitizcirs,$2forages 4-12,andfreeforages3andunder.For programinformation,call657-4977.
Comedy Connections, 6 Custom House Wliarf,Portland,mightbeagoodplacetotest outReader’sDigest‘sassertionthat“laughterIs theBestMedicine”forwhateverailsyouTire 158-scatwaterfrontclubbringsnationalcomic headlinersfromalloverthecountry'toPortland forfourshowseveryweekendat8:30p.m.on ThursdayandFridayandat8and10p.m.on Saturday(tickets$8-10).Inaddition,on Tuesday'sthere’sChuckRoy’sPuffypaloozaat 8:30p.m.($5),WednesdayisImprovNightat 8:30p.m.($5),andonSundaysat8:30p.m. GeorgeHamm’sComedyShowcasepresents6 differentcomediansfromallovertheEast Coasteachweek($6).Drinksandalightmenu ofappetizersandsandwichesareavailable whileperformerssuchasAnthonyClark, VinnieFavorito,andMikeMcDonaldstrut
The Sebago Lake Region's First Brewpub "Real Beer, Real Food, Real People"
ServingMaine'sFreshest Craft-BrewedAles: Old Church Pale Ale, Brandy Pond Blonde, Pleasant Mt. Porter, and Special Seasonal Brews
Come In and Enjoy Our Hearty New England Lunches, Dinners, and Pubfare in a Turn of the Century Victorian Farmhouse
Brewery Tours Available
At the Light at the Junction of Rte 302 and Rte 35, Naples, ME Open Daily 11:30 AM-10:00 PM (207) 693-6806 (All Major Credit Cards Accepted)
theirstuffonstage.Reservationsaresuggested: 774-5554.
UniversityofSouthernMaineSouthworth Planetarium,96FalmouthStreet,Portland. TakeatriptothestarswithoutleavingPortland! EveryFridayandSaturdaynightat7p.m. there’sanastronomyshow,followedbyalaser lightconcertat8:30p.m.;andonSaturday afternoons at 3 p.m. there arc Family AstronomyShowssuchas“Mr.Maninthe Moon,”''HieLittleStarThatCould,”andSky Friends.”Theexhibitarea,whichcontains interactivecomputers,spaceart,andvideo displays,isopentotirepublicTuesday-Friday from9am.to5p.m.atnocharge.Ticketsfor astronomyshowsare$5foradultsand$3for children,students,andseniors;ticketsforlaser showsare$5/$4;combinedticketsforboth eveningshowsare$8r$6;andmatineesare$3for everyone.Forcurrentshowtitles(theyrotate weekly),call780-4249;andforinformationon thenightsky,callSkywatchIlotlineat780-4719.
FuntownUSA,USRoute1,Saco.Ibissum¬ mer,thelargestnewwoodenrollercoasterin northernNewEngland,Excalibur,makesits much-anticipateddebut.Thisthrillingnew attractionisbigger-farbigger-thananyroller coasterevertograceOldOrchardBeachPier. Seeyouthere.
Wadsworth-LongfellowHouse,487Congress Street,Portland,childhoodhomeofthepoet HenryWadsworthIxmgfellow,isopendaily10 a.mMp.m.forguidedtours(throughOctober 31).Thehousecontainsoriginalfittingsand furnishingsthatillustratefamilylifefromthe daysoftheAmericanRevolutiontothe Victorianera.Admissionis$5foradultsand$1 forchildrenandincludesaguidedtourofthe house,anorientationfilmonLongfellow’s career,andentrancetotheexhibitionsatthe MaineHistoryGallerynextdoor.Forfurther information,call879-0427.
VictoriaMansion,109DanforthStreet, Portland.TheMorse-LibbyHouse,built between1858and1860andinternationally renownedforitsmagnificentinteriorsand originalfurnishingsandfittings,isopentothe public10a.rn.-4pin.Tuesday-SaturdayandI5p.m.onSunday,withguidedtoursstartingat quarterofandquarterpastthehour(through October31).Admissionis$5foradultsand$2 forchildren.Call772-4841.
NealDowMemorial,714CongressStreet, Portland,wasthelifelonghomeofGeneral NealDow,two-timemayorofPortlandandan activeProhibitionist,abolitionist,andadvocate ofprisonreformandwomen’srights.Builtin 1829,thelateFederal-stylemansionfeatures furnishingsofvariedperiodsoriginaltothe house,portraitsandotherfinepaintings, specially-designedornamentalironwork,and memorabiliaofDow’smilitaryandpolitical
careers.NowadministeredbytheMaine Women’sChristianTemperanceUnion,the houseisopenMonday-Friday,11am.-4p.m. year-roundforguidedtourswithnoadmission charge.Call773-7773.
TateHouse,1270WestbrookStreet,Portland. Thiselegant1755clapboardhousewasthe residenceofCaptainGeorgeTate,aseniormast agentfortheBritishRoyalNavy,andfeaturesan unusualclerestoryinthegambrelroofandan 18th-centuryherbgardenoverlookingthe StroudwaterRiver.Call774-9781.
FrancesW.PeabodyResearchLibrary,165 StateStreet,Portland,wasstartedbylandmarks AdvisoryService,avolunteergroupthatoffers technicaladviceonhistoricbuildings.Ithouses themostextensivecollectionofpreservation books,periodicals,andfilesnorthofBoston. ThelibraryisopenMonday-Fridayfrom9am. to5p.m.(exceptholidays),withavolunteer availabletoassistvisitorsonTuesdaymornings. Formoreinformation,callGreaterPortland Iandmarksat774-5561.
BaxterMuseum,67SouthStreet,Gorham,is housedinthe1831birthplaceofJames PhinneyBaxter,mayorofPortland,governorof Maine,andphilanthropistextraordinaire.Open TuesdaysandThursdaysfrom10am.to2p.m. inJulyandz\ugust(orbyappointment),the museumdisplaysBaxterfamilyitemsand memorabilia,articlesandartifactsrelatingto Gorhamhistory,CivilWarartifacts,and portraitsandpaintings.Donationsaregratefully accepted.Call839-5031.
MarrettHouse,Route25,Standish,isalate Georgianhouse(1789)thatreflectsthroughits architecture,furnishings,antifamilyheirlooms theevolutionoftastesandpatternsoflivingover the150yearsitremainedintheMarrettfamily. Thegroundsincludeanextensiveherband perennialgarden.Housetoursaregivenon SaturdayandSundayonthehourfrom11a.m. to4p.m.(throughOctober15);admissionis$4 foradults,$3.50forseniors,and$2forchildren. Call642-3032or(603)436-3205formore infonnation.
Peary’sEagleIsland,CascoBay,Ilarpswell,is tiresiteofAdmiralRobertE.Peary’ssummer homeandlibrary.June15throughlaborDay from9a.m.tosunsetyoucanvisittirehouseof thefirstmantoreachtheNorthPole,explore thewoodsyislandtrails,beachcomb,andwatch forseals(admissionis$1.50foradults,50"for children5-11,andfreeforseniorsover65and childrenunder5).Togetthere,bringyourown boat,orcallEagleToursinPortlandat7746498orAtlanticSealCruisesinSouthFreeport at865-6112(three-hournarratedtours includinglobsteringdemonstrationsdepart fromFreeportTownWharfat9:30a.m.and 1:30p.m.andcost$20foradultsand$15for children,includingparkfeeandparking).
Servingformmidfunction withelegancemidstyle. Safe Strong Dependable
PejepscotMuseum,159ParkRow,Brunswick, Brick
MorinBrickCompany•P.O.Box36•Danville,ME04223•(207)784-0375
LachanceBrickCompanv•So.WindhamRd.•Gorham,ME•04038•(207)839-3301
BrooksBrickCompany•MapleSt.Extension•Brewer,ME04412•(207)989-3318
MjwMmtinvDuongheiht^.Custiw,Mime •.IrlrihrfIVir'-’n SaMt•Pstlmi.Mamt•PfxteMrrtRnh
featureschangingexhibitsonlocalhistory drawnfromacollectionofabout50,000 artifactsandover20,000localphotographs. Currentexhibitsinclude“Say’Aah!’:Medicine inthePejepscotRegion,”“WhereNature SmilesHerSweetest:MerrymectingPark18981906,”and“PejepscotPast-Times:Objects .fromtheOriginalCollection."Themuseumis openMonday-Saturday,9a.m.-4:30p.m.(free admission).Acombinedvisittoallthree museumscosts$6foradultsand$3for children.Call729-6606formoreinformation andtourtimes.Skolfield-WliitticrHouse,161 ParkRow,Brunswick,isa17-roomtime capsulethatcontainsintactVictorian furnishings,decorations,andfixtures,aswellas numerousitemsfromseacaptainAlfred Skolfield’svoyagestoEuropeandAsiaandfrom thetwentyyearshespentlivinginEngland. ThehouseisopenTuesday-Saturday,10a.m.-4 p.m.(throughSeptember).Admissionis$4for adults and $2 for children. Joshua L. ChamberlainMuseum,226MaineStreet,is locatedintheCivilWarhero’spartiallyrestored 1820shome,whichwasexpandedverticallyin 1871whenChamberlainraisedtheexisting CapeCodelevenfeetoffthegroundand insertedanewgroundfloorbeneathit.Five roomscontainexhibitsonChamberlain’slong andvariedcareerasacollegeprofessor,a soldier,afour-termMainegovernor,and presidentofBowdoinCollege.Themuseumis open Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (throughSeptember).Admissionis$4for adultsand$2forchildren.
Taylor-Barry House, 24 Summer Street, Kennebunk.This1803seacaptain’shome opensfortheseasonmid-Juneandfeaturesan originalstenciledhallway,fourfurnished periodrooms,anda20th-centuryartist’sstudio. HoursareTuesday-Friday,1-4p.m.(through LiborDay);admissionis$3foradultsandfree forchildren.Call985-4802.
Nickels-SortwellHouse,MainStreetand FederalStreet,Route1,Wiscasset.'Hiiselegant Federal-stylemansion,builtin1807byship ownerandtraderWilliamNickels,features ColonialRevivalfurnishingsandathree-story ellipticalstairwaytoppedwithaskylight.House toursareofferedeveryhouronthehour Wednesday-Sundayfrom11a.m.to4p.m. (throughOctober15).Admissionis$4.For moreinformationcall882-6218.
SarahOmeJewettHouse,5PortlandStreet, SouthBerwick.MainewriterSarahOrnc Jewettspentmostofherlifeinthisstately Georgianresidenceownedbyherfamilysince 1819 and furnished with an eclectic combinationof18th-centuryantiquesand wallpapersandmodemfurnitureinfluencedby tireArtsandCraftsmovement.Housetoursstart ondiehourWednesday-Sundayfrom11am. to4p.m.(throughOctober15).Admissionis $4foradults,$3.50forseniors,and$2for children.Call(603)436-3205. -Compiledby GwenThompson
1UIsland*$289,000
N’OT ONEY IS THIS charming 1876Victorianhomeon120 IslandAvenue,PeaksIsland (withviewsofthePortlandsky¬ linefromBugEighttoEittle DiamondIsland),oneofjusttwoBrick dwellingsonPeaks,it’smadeentirely fromballastbricksimportedfromSpain.
“Theycameoverasballastinex¬ changeforlumber,”saysowner/seller VincentIlaignev,who,afterbuyingthe housefromhisbrother,aseacaptain,in 1976,tracedthehousebacktoitsorigi¬ nalowners,theTrottfamily.
Perched40feetabovesealevelwith viewsofthesparklingcitveverywhere acrosstheharbor,theTrottsmusthave knownthenwhatweknowtoday:Ibis s-bedroom(there'salsoafineloftV front-to-backlivingroom)housemav occupythemostdesirablelocationon theisland.Stepsfromtheferrytermi¬ nalandrestaurants,ithasitsown beach,deededrightto2moorings(vis¬ iblefromits12-footby24-footback porchandarchedbackwindows),love¬ ly-publiclibrarydirectlyacrossthestreet, andtheconvenienceofbeingonly20 pacesfromthefrontdooroftheIGA. Ilore,atthecenterofthePeaksIsland universe,voutrulydon’tneedacar.
'Ihelotis78feetacrossand200feetto thelowwatermark,isconnectedtothe citysewerinstalledbytheArmyin1941, andisshadedby"3largemaplesout front.4lilacsonthesouthernborder,and 7morelilacsontheeast.”'Ilienorthside isfragrantwith"amaple.Frenchlilacs, andAmericanlilacs,"andeverybreezeis aseabreeze.Hiedeep,drybasementis madefromlocalislandstonesupto48 inches,thenbricks.TaxesarcS3,840,with yearlyoilheatjustS600-S700.
W^hen you're remodeling, there is no better choice than Andersen 1 Windows, patio doors or roof windows. With thousands of sizes to choose from, you can mix and match to your heart’s content, brom casements and awnings to roofwindowsandpatiodoors.
To make your remodeled space a remarkableplace,callus.Wespecialize in Andersen windows.
Nancy Zazzera Oceanfront Specialist
OLD ORCHARD/PINE POINT: Oceanfront living onMaine’sbestbeach.Mostofthis7milebeach isquiet&private,greatforjoggingorwalking, andit’sawonderfulspotforkids.Oceanfront condos,1-3bedrooms,mostbuildingshavepools, some really great buys at $84,000-199,000. VACATION RENTALS: cottages & condos bv the wcek/month. CORPORATE RENTALS: luxury furnishedcondosatmodestwinterratesonly $700-900permonththroughMay.
Line center chimney cape. Country setting with five private acres.Exceptionalattentiontodetail.Pinefloors.Exposed beams and corner posts. Living room fireplace with finely
Twelve-over-twelve windows. Bull
hardware. Carriage house and pergola. 'The finest of Xew England craftsmanship and architecture along with a modem infrastructureandstate-of-the-artsystems.8233.5(X) Pleasesendforourbrochureofproperties.
Rt. 1. P.O. Box 384 _
ANDREW
Since1926
QualityHandShaved NorthernWhiteCedarLogs
LowMaintenance'Exterior HighEnergyEfficiency
TimesavingPrefabication
CustomDesignFlexibility
L.C. Andrew Maine
Cedar Log Homes has manufactured log homes since 1926. The completeness and qualifyofourstandard components will give you confidence that you'regettingthebest value. Among the many features you'll find: Northern White Cedar logs, Anderson Perma Shield windows, [ ThermaTru insulated fiberglassdoors, Velux roof windows andskylights...
NorthernWhiteCedarhassuperiour insulatingqualitiesandit'snaturally resistanttodecay,makingitthe perfectwoodforloghomes.
www.mainecedarloghomes.com • info@maine<edarloghomes.com E-mail: ncweastW'lincoln.midcoast.com Visit our home page at www.mainecoastproperties.com
2-4 acre lots located in West Chops Point. Paved road,undergroundutilities,soilstested,protective covenants. Ready to build with fabulous views and great water and boating access. No comparison at $49,000-$79,000!
PleasecallPeterKennedyforbrochure/mapat781-2071
Kennebunkport: House of .Many Gables— BeautifulviewsofCajv/XnindclGolfCourse and a pond can be enjoyed from this custom designed3.8(M)squaref<x>tTudorstyledhome. Thehomeoffers5BRand3.5baths,including amastersuiteonthe1stfloorwithgasfireplace. Impressivecenterhall,formallivinganddining nxwns.Thisisaspecialhome.$575,000.
Kennebunkport: Riverfront—h would be difficult tofindamoreappealingsettingforahome,thanthis 3.7acreparcel.Setwellbackfromtheroad,the 4BR.3.5bathfarmhousestylecapeoffersapeaceful countryenvironmentandawonderfulspaciousfloor plan.Thereisalsoanewlyrvunxleledkitchen,anda fabulousfamilyroomwithfireplace,built-ins.and lotsofglasstotakeintheviewoftheRiver.Trulya specialproperty!$265,000.
Cape Porpoise: This extraordinary ranch, located in the heart of the Village, is quite deceiving from the outside! There is a large kitchen, formal DR and a generous living room withcathedralceilings.2BRand2.5 bathscompletethefloorplan.A2-Car garage is attached. There are many custom features and EXTRAS in this one! $179,000.
Visit
Whaleboat features pocket beaches, rocky headlands, quiet Lying 1/2 mile <41 the westerh shore of Harpsweli at the mouth of Middle Bay. W haleboat Island is 125 pristine acres with oyer 3 miles of deepwater frontage. Named after the whaling boats
and open spaces rich in the scent of bayberry and wild sea roses. Conservation easements presene its wonderful natural
careful deyelopment. This is truly a magnificent island in the heart of fiasco Bay. l or details contactSpikeIfaibleatext.27. $890,000
EntireFour-AcreIslandForSale,SouthwestHarbor,SI15,000 “OncevotivesleptonanIsland."vou’llneverforgetthisone!Asfeatured inthisissue's“DreamIslands”story-page5").charming,buildable PolvpodIslandoffersunmatchedprivacyamongthetall,largeoaksand evergreenswiththelandslopinggentlytowardtheshoresofpinkgraniteledgesandseveralsandvbeaches.\iewstowardtheReachand1azyCkit Islandsmakethisaone-of-a-kindopportunitytoownsourownislandin oneofthemostexclusiveareasintheconnin'lor|ust...SI15,000.for moreinformationandatouroftheisland,call...
Thisalmost-newthreebedroomcottage onLongIslandincludessolarpanel electricity,propaneheat,hotwater& cooktop,Jotulwoodstove&roofrain¬ watersystem.The3.5AClotincludesa deepwater dock & mooring — plus mainlandparking.$95,000
Sound,perennialgardensandall-on-onefloor living,hugemasterbedroomwithwhirlpooltub favoritethingsasyouenjoythegotxllifeinthis threebedroomhomeonOrtsIsland.$323,500
Designedforfreespiritswith unconventionalattitudes,thisone bedroomhomehasoversizedrooms forentertaining.Seasonalguests stay in the cozy two bedroom cottage.Bothareona.6AClot with128'ofwaterfrontage,sunand moonriseviews,notfarfromtown. $285,000
Usedmostlyduringthesummersforyears, thisspare,7+roomNewEnglandwaterfront homedoesincludeup-to-dateyear-round systems&expandablehotairheat.The settingisalmostanacreoflandwith140'of
Ilarbor.$250,000
IInether you re dreaming of owning a summer home on the Maine
or harine a place to kick back all rear— let me help you find vour spot in the "real
Gracious year-round home on Moose Pond. 12 rooms, includes hot tub room, plus 3 baths, screened porch, fireplace, decks, garage. 210' frontage, sandy beach, dock and float. Landscaped. Close to Shawnee Peak. $448,000.
CAPE ON 2.75 COUNTRY ACRES IN NAPLES
Calltodayformoreinformation.Hurry.Only foursitesremain. WE CAN REPRESENT YOUR INTERESTS AS A “BUYERS BROKER” www.maine.com/mainestar email:mainestar@maine.com Rt.302(nearRt.II) P.O.Box1195 Naples,Maine04055
4bedrooms,2baths&attached2cargarage,plus a20x24finishedoffice&aseparate3baygarage. A1989well-builtclassic.WalktoNaplestown beach. $169,900
Step Back In Time
Thisclassic4000SFhistoric home, designed by John Calvin Stevens, enjoys a commanding 2 plus acre settinginCapeElizabethjust stepsfromFortWilliams.A fewoftheamenitiesfoundin thishomearesixfireplaces, 32footlivingroom,dramatic staircaseandseparatenannyquarters.Arareopportunitytopurchaseahome richinMainehistory.$545,000.
Scarborough’s Jewel
Located on Maine’s finest beach,thiselegantAtlantic House condominium boasts 2 fireplaces,2900SFofliving spacewith1stfloormaster suite,threeadditionalguest bedrooms and gracious wrap aroundporchforyoursummer’s entertaining.Walkthebeach, relaxbythepool,playagameoftennis,orenjoythefitnesscenter.This condominiumhomeoffersallthepleasureofahomeinanelegant18acre setting.OfferedatS56O,OOO.
CallHelenCleavesat(207)781-2216
RedlonPark.RicWeinschenk'snewestneighbor¬ hoodisiustsevenhomes,designedbyhimtoyour personaltastes,andlocatedinwoodlandsonly minutesfromDowntownPortland. Itisaplaceofabsoluteserenity,oftoweringpines anddramaticglacialrockthattimehasforgotten, yetonlyminutesfromeveryconveniencethe Cityoffers.
St. George Enchantingspotwith constantlychanging views. Charming 3 bedroom house with 200'+/-offrontageon LongCove&detached 2cargarageon1.15+/acres.$265,000
Lovelywellmaintained period home. 4 bed¬ rooms,2.5baths,eat-in kitchen,diningroom, office,fireplace,relax onthecoveredporch overlookingtheexten¬ sivegardens,attached 2cargarageandout¬ building.$189,000
(207) 882-7357 Email:famier@tuiscasset.net
This4bedroom,2bath homeontheSheepscot includesgarage,runway andfloatwithover6'of wateratlowtideandthe contemporarySaltbox Styleaffordswaterviews fromeven.'room. Offeredat$285,000
Warren Wonderfullydesigned 4bedroomCapeoffer¬ ingagourmetkitchen, masterbedroomsuite, familyroom,formal livingroom&dining room.2cargarageon 5+/-acres.$285,000
email:svest@midcoast.com
Waldoboro Elegant farmhouse fashionedw/Victorian Hare.1.5baths,3bed¬ rooms,elevateddeck offmasterbedroom,2 decorativefireplaces andapostandbeam barnon2+/-acres $119,900 or 20 +/acres$129,900
TwofamilywithstunningviewsofCascoBayand beyond.Thesuperiorowner’sspacehas3bedrooms, 2fullbaths,onewithaJacuzzi,finekitchen,skylights andexpansivedeck.Alsoincludesa5roomrental unit,lovelyyardandonsiteparking.Thisisaspecial, rarelyavailableproperty. $174,500
77acreBareIslandinitsentiretyofferingsomeofthemostdramaticcoastlinethisbroker hasseenin25yearsofsellingMaineoceanfrontage.Longgravelbeaches.Boldledges,high headlands,andmuchmuchmore!Delightful2storyshingledcottagewithvaultedceilings. Outstandingfireplaceandattachedguestquarters.Fantasticviewsthatonlyanislandcan offer.ArealjeweloftheSea! $770,000.
490ft.ofshorefrontagebackedbya 2.4acrepointwithlovelymatureoak trees and evergreens scattered throughout. Two rustic summer cabinsneartheshore'sedge.Quiet neighborhood.15minutestoBlueHill and15minutesbyBostonWhalerto Castine Harbor and village. $95,000.
CapeRosier—Intheprestigious“Point"areaisaquality-crafted,custom-designed,homewith 3or4bedrooms,2-1/2baths,andspaciouslivingroomwithfireplace.Masterbedroomand bathonthe1stlevel.Lotsof'glasscapturesthenaturalwoodedsettingandfantasticviewsof beaches,ocean,islands,schooners,andtheCamdenHills.250'ofbold,rockyshoreline.All privately tucked away on 6.5 acres. A complete package. Top quality in all respects. $548,500.
DowneastcoastalMaineatitsfinest!Cozy 3 bedroom, shingled cottage and 2 story barn.Alllocatedon3+/-with485ft.of shore frontage at the harbor's edge. FantasticviewsoverharbortoMarkIsland Lighthouse and open ocean. Walking distancetoeverything!Uniqueproperty. $265,000
20 minutes from beautiful Acadia National Park and 15 minutes from major shopping, hospital,andmoreisthissaltwaterfarmof morethan22acresTheonlythingmissingis the barn and animals. New England style farmhouse, circa 1830. Four bedrooms 2 baths,livingroomwithfireplace,spacious kitchen, and other amenities. 624 ft of frontage on a saltwater estuary. A rare opportunity $230,000.
Johnson Point area. Land on the historicBagaduce—a10milelong, saltwater estuary which leads to Castine Harbor and beautiful PenobscotBay.10acre,spruceclad parcelwithsouth8.westerlyviews over exciting waters of the Bagaduce. 388 ft. of ledge bound frontage with deep water moorage asevidencedbypier&floatthatis sharedwithadjoininglotthatmay alsobepurchased. $105,000.
The//acreooulbernlipatlbi.<oplendidiclandofjeroIbeeery beatofIbeMaineCoadalongteilbcompleteprivacy.Spectacular oceanview.’IbaIincludeAlonbeganandMeltntcl.dandc.Over 5200feetofoboreline,pooiliveaoihlealtorathreebedroomborne andeaoyacceoofromW'beelerBayAlartne.Comeexperiencethe natural peace. $269,000
P.0.Box121,Tenant.'Harbor,Plaine02860 fax:207-572-8650email:lrueball@miOeoaal.com
r Country Neighborhoods View'Lots
Yearroundhomesiteslaidoutforquiet andsafety.Convenienttotownandwork. 5and10acrelotsconvenienttoskiing, lakesandtheWhiteMountainsNational Forest ,Affordablelakeliving.7privatelotswith a3acreparkonKeokaLake,Waterford. Seasonallotswithbeautifulviewsina secludedsetting.
Spacious Waterfront Homi:
Choice I larpswell neighborhood. IO rooms. I bedrooms. 3 bathrooms.
shinning water views. $595,000.
ISLAND PARADISE Lovely 6+/- acre island situated on the west shore of Moosehead Lake, near the west outlet of the Kennebec River. Offers 2 fine cottages, tremendous views of Mount Kineo, great shore frontage, lots of lawn area, and electric and telephone service. 5240,000
LAND OF DREAMS Superb lakefront parcel located at Burnt Jacket Point on Moosehead Lake. Beautiful building site with fantastic views and many birch trees. Approximately 12 acres with nearly 400 feet of prime shore frontage. $120,000 Call,writeore-mailusforafreebrochure!
MUZZY REAL ESTATE
1-888-221-6899 (toll free) www.century21muzzy.com e-mail: muzzy@moosehead.net
Best Deal On Casco Bay!! Severalchoiceocean-frontparcels on an island accessed by ferry. 150 feet to 246 feet of deepwater frontage with 1.4 to 4.5-acre home sites with sunny western ex¬ posures. Incredible opportunities from $29,900. Direct deepwater oceanfrontsfrom$49,900.Formoreinformation,callScottPerry.
overkx»ksyardwuhstonewall' aiul(vtvnnialganknsKayaking andfishingmyourowncove Broker owned. SJJ’VMIO
NEVER BEFORE OFFERED! OwnedbytheHadlockfamilyandpassed downforgenerationssincethesettlementofIslesford.Over7acresof privacyensuretheintegrityofthishistoricallyrichproperty.800feetof pebblebeachandpanoramicoceanviewssurroundtheowner-designed 3-bedroom home. Enjoy sun¬ rises and sunsets from the wraparound deck or the glass¬ walledlivingroomwhilewatching thetiderisejustyardsaway. Thisyear-roundhometakesfull ad-vantageofitslocation,with water views from almost every room,includingviewsofBaker IslandandtheIslesfordLife¬ savingStationfromthemaster bedroomandMountDesertIsland'sCadillacMountainfromtheeat-in
Great Village location. 3 Styles to CHOOSE FROM. CHOOSE YOUR LOT TODAY!
Great pricing: Starting at $122,900.
Hereisanopportunityto own an antique home in quintessentialMaine.This home has wonderful featuressuchasoriginal woodwork,highceilings, hardwood floors and a largebarnperfectforin homebusiness.Explorethe possibilitiesat$169,500.
LegendaryfarmhouseCape, circa 1818 on 5 acres. Updated forcomfort and longevitywhileretaining manyoriginalfeatures. Secludedyetconvenient location surrounded by woodlandandpathsalong Sebago'sshores.Asking $229,000.
Property with fabulous privateoutsidedeck.Many mature plantings. This home has 2 bedrooms, a wonderfulopenfloorplan andmanyupdates.Livein theWestEndofPortlandfor littlemoney.Only$58,500.
Cumberland's newest Subdivision, offering large wooded lots in an upscale family neighborhood. 38 acres of common space. Packages from $240,000.
Custom Built Homes of Maine is Maine's #1 full service builder;includingsitereview,plans,buildingpermits, constructionfinancingandwarranty.
P.O. BOX 230 COOPERSMILLS,ME04341 (207) 549-5657 ■ FAX 549-5657 www.blackduckrealty.com
JEFFERSON
Damariscotta Lake Cottage 1954 2 bedroom year-round homesetonthewesternbank ofGreatBay.Beautifulsunrises, sandybeach,float,andadeck. Drilledwell,updatedsepticand oilheat.Can'tbuildthisclose anymore!$105,000.
WHITEFIELD
1880’s Clary Water Mill.
4 story 30' x 80’ barnwithMillPond. 4 +/- acres and about 400 feet on Shecpscott River. Gristmill,lumber mill,generatingplantandantiqueshopareallpartofit's past.Whatwouldyoudowithit?$120,000.
hijcxswick
17.9acresw/1,000+ft.ofsouthwesterly exposedwaterfrontage.3BR,2-1/2hath houseinexcellentcondition.Waterfront guestcottage,horsebarn2BRrentalhouse! Thisestatequalityparcelhasexcellent familycompoundpotential.S7O6.OOO.
HAII.HY ISLAND
Waterfront.Immaculate3BR,2-1/2bath home,fireplace,attachedgarage,largewaterviewdecks.Enjoytheelevated panoramicviewsovertheprotectedacreage atwatercove..8384.900.
ORRS ISLAND
ProtectedwaterfrontonlongClove.4BR, 2-1/2bath,fireplace,dock,ramp&float, attached2-cargarage.S254.OOO.
RAM ISLAND
Entireopenoceanisland.Spectacularviews ineverydirection.S182,00(1.
IIARPSWELI, XEI'K
Waterfrontranchon2+acresw/frontage onEwinNarrows.3BR,2bath,attached garage,oilheat.S.319.000.
BA1LEA ISLAND
DeepwaterfrontageonMackerelClove. 3BR,3bath,fireplace,3catgarage,dock, ramp&float.S499.OOO.
BAILLA ISLAND
Openoceanfrontage.1880’svintage6BR, 4bath,fireplace,viewsintoMackerel Clove..8375,000.
ORRS ISLAND
Johnson'sPoint.300ft.ofwesterlyexposed deepwaterfrontage3BR,2-1/2bathCape. Spectacularsunsets.S424.OOO.
PINKHAM ISLAND
IN THE NEW MEADOWS
2-3acreentireisland,2BRarchitect designedcottage,cathedralceilings, exposedbeams,mainlandaccess,deep waterdockonisland.S209.500.
HARPSWELL NECK
SOUTH HARPSWELL home for all seasons. Enjoy panoramicviewsfromthisbeautifully renovated, 7-bedroom, 7'/2-bath home. Wraparound porches, large privatedeck,gourmetkitchen,double appliances,andtheutmostcharm.Furnishingsmaybepurchased separately. 5750,000.
OAK
GEORGETOWN
Thislovely,renovatedNewEngland farmhousemustbeseentobelieved. Fromtheexteriorpaintjobandtwo decks to the open airy, yet cozy feeling,thishouseisoneofakind. The barn-like ell hosts a ne bath/utihtyroom,agardenshedandnewrearentranceThefeeling onegetsisofpeacefulnessandprivacy.Walkingdistancefromthe townlandingandpublicbeach. Reduced to $119,000.
CARLETON HOUSE
HIGH STREET, WISCASSET
Stately1804Federalestateon.8acrein lovely,historicWiscasset.Allmajor systemsreplacedduringmuseum-guality restorationin1985.Trulyelegantmain house featuring fireplaces, 3 bedrooms, 3'/i baths,library,living ■b) room, dining room, morning room, and kitchen. Two- or 3-bedroom guest house,15'x41'ingroundpool,3-baygarage.Beautifullylandscaped. Awonderfulopportunityforthediscerningbuyer! $595,000.
IslesboroIslandSelectProperties
PendletonPointSaltbox. PrimelocationintheDark HarborareaofIslesboro. Snug, private 3-4 bed¬ room year round cedarshingledcottage,2baths, woodstove,greatkitchen, Islesboro:summerhavenofchoice, asimplewayoflifeforover200years.
wrap around deck, flower gardens, woods, nearby sandyTownBeach.$175,000
Oceanfrontcabin onscenic eastshore.Private,2bed¬ roomgetaway.Exceptional views,quietlocationamidst 6.43woodedacreswith900’ ofbold,deepwatershoreline andbeach.$215,000
JohnOldham,Broker P.O.Box300,Islesboro,ME04848 (207)734-8809
Emailusat:oldhamip@midcoast.com Visitusonthewebat:www.islesboro.com treelirnhureoflatestIslesboroIslandandwaterfront homeandlandlistings.Callnowforsummercottagerentals.
ArchitectsofcoastalMaine
Providingresponsibilitythroughthe entireprojectandrenderingtheowner's decisionprocessenjoyable.Architectsof over150newandrenovatedresidential projects,featuringenergyefficiencyand low maintenance.
Brunswick Maine 207 - 720 - O9S9
OLD SQUIRE S FARM
Storybookperfect,thiswellesta¬ blishedfarmoffersan11room. 4-5 bedroom mint cape, 3 story barn,4outbuilidingssituatedhigh on 23 acres of pastures, woods, fruittrees8.3acrefarmpond. Exceptional views! Lebanon, ME $299,900
Enjoy summer breezes from the farmer’sporchonthis3bedroom oversizedcapetobebuilton5+ acresinWellsnearBerwicks.Plan includesattached2cargarage, dining room &. living room w/ hardwoodfloors.2baths.Choose yourowncustomcolors.$157,900
COUNTRY SALTBOX
Quality built 3 bedroom home on 5privateacresinLyman(25min. to Portland). Offering 3 baths, mudroom, custom eat-in kitchen w/breakfastbar,masterbathw/ walk-in shower, 2 year old barn w/loft(3cargarage),stonewalls &perennials.S173,900
[injoy panoramic views of Adams Pond from this 8-acrc hillside property!Privacygalore,stonewalls,birch&fruittreesaddtothebeauty. Threebedrooms,second-floorfamilyroomwithdeck,twotireplaces,and
SI95.000. hardwoodfloors!
Lewis&PottleRealty
OneTownsendAve..BoothbayHarbor.ME04538
Tollfree:(800)576-6911e-mail:lcwpot@gwi.net
isinthehamletofWhitefield,midway betweenAugustaandWiscasset,nestledin thepeacefulShecpscotValleyofLincolnCo. Thisoutstandingpropertyhasbeenthehome ofMaine’soldestplantcooperativeandan EnglishstyleBed&Breakfast.Thecozy 4-bedroomhomewithits800sq.ft.attached greenhousehas almostunlimitedpotentialforcreativepeople. Itissurroundedbycarefullylandscaped grounds,alargeJapanese-inspiredgarden withfish-filledlilypond,privategardenwalks amongstonestepsandwalls.Thishistoric propertyhasover1/3mile(2030feet) frontageonpastoralTownhouseRoad,and27 acresofwoods-ringedmeadowsthatslopeto over900feetoffrontageononeofMaine’s premierAtlantic salmonrivers.TheI two-storybamanditswelldesigned workshopaddtothepotential.Thereisalsoa handsomehip-roofedcarriageshedthatsits atopa250-squarc-footinsulatedrootcellar nexttoanancientrowofSugarMaples.
$295,000
OnCascoBay’sLongIsland,thissummergetawayisper¬ fectforthosewhowanttospreadoutalittle.Consistingof a2-bedroommaincottage,asmallguestbunkhouse,and aseparate“mastersuite,"itoffersthechanceforthat largefamilytobetogether,yetnottooclose.Facingsouth towardtheopenAtlantic,thepropertyofferswonderful viewsand,bestofall,itiswithinstepsofoneofthenicest sandybeachesonCascoBay(picturedhere).Boldrocky shorefront, lawns, woods, garden areas, and room for moreonthis1%-acreprimeshorefrontparcel.Yes,ithas afireplaceanddecks,but,mostofall,itoffersthe“feel"of thatperfectMainecottage.$299,000.
KirkGoodhue•EllinGoodhue AlyceBauerle•HowardU.Heller•IreneChurch P.O.Box7341,Portland,ME04112 207-766-5966•Fax:207-766-5968 e-mail:portisland@aol.com
Palmsra New England with six-plus rooms; one and a half bath; large country kitchen with raised hearth: enclosed porch: 3 attached workshops (could be home oftiecs):attached2-cargarage:walkthroughattic;heating,septic,andwiringhave beenupdated:minutestoRoutes95and2:allthissitsonapproximately10acresof
St.Albans.Wouldyoulikeioresideonapristeenislandthatisconnectedtothe mainland by a causeway? Would you like to ow n a four-season log home that has 165feetofgoodsandybeachfrontage;aspiralstaircasetoaromanticloftbedroom plus 2 more bedrooms; family room; dining room; glass-enclosed sunroom; 1.5 baths;livingroom;allofthisandmoredoneinnaturalwxxxlstototallyrelaxyou.’ Bringyourclothesbecauseeverythingelseishere(allappliances,silverware,dishes, pots,andpansandsomuchmoreinexcellent,impeccablecondition);alsoagarage;
workshop;air-conditioning:andneedingyou.
RitawenttohighschoolatSt. Cohimbkille’swithalltheIrish kids.I’romthere,itseemedshe wentstraighttothealtaratSaint Patrick'stobemarriedwithout evenstoppingonthewavhomeforso muchasamenculpaoracoldItalianice. Inthosedays,SisterPaulJoseph,whose
realnamewassouglyshehadnotboth¬ eredtoreturntoitafterVatican11,had plavcdtheballgameontheradioinher classroom.Sisterwasfaithfultoherper¬ sonalfavorite,TedWilliams.Butshe convertedRitafromdreamsofmarning suchaballplayertodreamsofbeingone. Oramm,thesisterhadallowed,but
withouthercustomaryenthusiasm. Later,KitaheardthatSisterhadleft theOrder,toooldtomarrybutnottoo oldtoloveamucholdermaninafierce hand-holdingcontest.IIediedfirst.
There had always been something wrongwithKila’sdaughter,something alittleoff.Kitatriednottoletitbother her.Shekeptthefailureoutofhereves. Kita’sfailure.Thedaughter'sfailure. \lavbeCod's.
learningto throwagain withhisleftarm.
N'oneofitwasfornotIrving,Kita knew that. She had a good senseforwhatpeopleaimedto beinside,andwhatitwasthe worldturnedtheminto.Iler daughterstaredintothemirroralthe imagestaringbackalherandwondered aloud:WTo’sthatfatgirl?
Inreallife,Kitaknew,herdaughterwas aslim,prettvthingwhombovsloved.
Kita’sdark-eyedgrandsonhadfun writtenalloverhisface.Somepeople werejustmeanttolaugh.Inafewyears, Kitawassure,allthegirlswouldcom¬ peteforthepleasureofcatchingthe boy'snotice.I'ornowhewasanodd collection of matchstick limbs and drum-tightbellyandsolemnitybeyond hisyears.Sowhatabouttheaccident? Thebinwaslearningtothrowagain withhisleftarm.
Kitabroughthimouttopractice.The wreckingballwasstill,highabovethe schoolvardaroundSt.Cohimbkille’s. Thebuildingwasscheduledfordemoli¬ tionandachainlinkfenceskirtedthe yard.Standingjustbevondthefence, Kilaandhergrandsonhurledstones, shatteringwindowsandloosinglittle guillotinesofglass.
At Unum, yourjob comes with:
A 3,500-mile coastline, threeofthecountry’sbest whitewaterrivers,thebest flyfishingintheeast, New England's top-ratedskiareas, Maine lobster right from • thesource,moose,eagles, whales and puffins, lowcrime,notraffic,
We’re looking for energetic people with solid technical skills to join our home office team in beautiful Portland, Maine. You should have strong interpersonal and communication skills, as well as technical expertise in some of the following disciplines formultiple positionsin our mainframe and client server environment:
Project Leadership
Data Analysis
Data Base Administration
Data Warehouse
Intcrnct/Intranet/Extranct
• Application Development
• C/C++, ZAPP, Visual Basic, COM, ActiveX
• COBOL, CICS, SAS, DB2, VSAM, IDMS, MVS/TSO
Uni’m Life Insurance Company of America is the nation’s leading disability insurer, recognized as a spectacular employer* with an excellent compensation package. We encourage you to visit our Web site at www.unum.com. Please send resume to: Uncm Systems Recruiting U249, PM-279, 2211 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04122 * and plenty of good Maine air.
*•100BestPlacestoWorkinIS,Computerworld(6/97) • rlbpTenFamily-briendlyCompaniesinAmerica,BusinessWeek (9/97) J •100BestCompaniesforWorkingMothers,WorkingMother(10/97) •FeaturedinThe100
