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“OnedayoneoftheGendron'swasinourformerstore buyingmusic.(TheGendron'shavebeenStarbirdcustomers foralongtime)Thestorewasbustlingthatday,asusual. ThepeopleatGendron'ssuggestedtomethatwemight considerrelocatingtolargerfacilities.Theyaskeduswhat areaoftownwemightconsider,whatsizespaceweneeded, etc.Theywentrighttoworkforusandinacoupleof monthstheycalledusbackwiththeperfectlocation."

“Wewantedtocreateamusicstoreforthe90’s,andwe envisionedthisbeautifulopenspace,expandingitinto differentdepartments.Thiswasourfirstexperiencein buyingabuilding.Itwastimeconsumingwithamillion details,alotdifferentthanbuyingahouse.Thefolksat Gendronknew1neededalotofhelpandsupport.They wereintouchwithuseverydayforayear!"

"Whenyou’rerunningabusiness everyday,youdonothavethe timetosearchandexplorefor anewlocation.Thats’wherethe folksatGendronenteredthe pictureanddeliveredonall ofourdreams.”

“Theyknewweneededastorethatcomplimentedwhat wesell,pianosandorgans.Afurniturestorewasmoving outandGendron’shadtheforesighttoseethepossibilities.” “Nowwehavearecitalhall-togivesomethingbackto thecommunity-andtwelveindividual,separatemusic studiosforteachers.”

“1feltverycomfortablewithGendron's,theytreatedme withrespect.Theyreturnedeveryphonecallandnever gaveup.The}'knowtherightpeopleatthebanks.They cametoalltheappointmentswithme,introducingme toalloftheirconnections.”

“Becauseoftheirpositiveattitudetherewerenoobstacles toobigthatwecouldnotovercome.Inshort,we'reglad wehadtheopportunitytochooseGendron.”

JillStarbird, Owner StarbirdMusic

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Slaughterhouse1'ive authorKurtVon¬ negutchosetheInnastheperfectsiteto celebratehisbirthdayin1987.Although Iwasdyingtoknowwhatkindofpartythe flamboyantwriterhad,unfortunatelyno onewhowasthereatthetimeworksatthe innanymore.

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Formerpresidentandinfamousklutz GeraldFordstayedhereonlyaweekor twoafter“Squeaky”Frommc’sassassina¬ tionattemptin1975.GusTillman,Direc¬ torofoperations,recalls,“Itwasarains’ da}',justpouring.Hislimousinewas parkedontheothersideofSpringStreet, andhejumpedoutandhoppedontopof themedianstrip.’HieSecretServicemen didn’tlikethattoomuch,sinceitlefthim higher up and more vulnerable. They rushedafterhim,andashegottotheother sideofthestreet,hetrippedonthecurb!”

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around,Cashmanwasgladtooblige.4Te two of them, accompanied by Newman’s daughters,voyagedtoCundy’sHarbor. Walkingaroundthepicturesquefishing village,Newmanwasvirtuallyunrecog¬ nizable,“wearingsunglassesandahat.I introducedhimtoafriendofmineas‘my friendPaul,”’Cashmanrecalls,“andhe thoughtnothingofit,justshookhishand andsaid‘pleasedtomeetyou’likeanyone else.”Cashmanwouldhavegottenaway withhisruse,too,hadNewman’sdaugh¬ ternotextendedherhandandintroduced herself—usingherlastname.“Thatgave itaway,”saysCashman.Thejigwasup, but another one was soon up as well, when Mrs. Cashman discovered who her husband’spassengerwasthatday.“‘Guess who1tookoutontheboattoday?’1said. When1toldher,shewouldn’ttalktome forawhile,”helaughs.

AnotherfamousSebascoguestis IfeismantrophywinnerDickKazmaier.Thoughhisfootballglory days at Princeton were in the 1940s,heisnowawealthyand powerfulbusinessman.Itwassomewhat surprisingtoCashman,then,whenKazmaierandhiswifePataskedforablack trashbagatthefrontdeskandproceeded tostrollupanddownthebeach,picking uplitter.“‘Whyareyoudoingthat?’I askedhim.‘Wepaypeopleforthatkindof thing!’Hejustrepliedthat‘Nomatter wherewego,wejustlosetodothis.’IIe’s averyquietandmodestguy.”

Some closing scenes of HeadAbove Water, starringHarveyKeitelandCam¬ eronDiaz,werefilmedatSebascotwo

yearsago,thoughCashmanlamentsthat mostofthemendeduponthecutting¬ roomfloor.

Thestorygoes, HeadAboveWater was shotintheearlyfall,nearSmallPoint.In fact,itwassolateintheseasonthatbrown spotsonthelandscapehadtobehurried overbythecamera.Thewaterwasicy. And as game as Diaz was, when she emergedfromherfirstswimmingscene, herskinwasblue.Shedoveinagainand

cameoutbluer.Whattodo?

“Thesceneattheendwhereshedrowns isinourpool,”saysJeanMarshallof SebascoResort.“Itwasver}'coldwater whenCameronDiazwashere.”

Intheend,“the}'hadahottub”and keptitattheedgeofthepool.”Apparent¬ ly Cameron would warm up in the hot tubtorestoreherskincolor,andnodoubt herheartbeat,betweenshots.

“Itwasthekindofcoldthatgoesstraight toyourbones,”Diazrecallsinthefilm’s webpage.

Whoneedsstoriesaboutmoviestars whenyou’vegotfascinatinghistorylike the Teapot Dome Scandal? Many of us carryadimmemoirofitfromhistory lessons,andprobablythinkoftheIlarding administration,oilwells,andgovernment corruption-thatis,ifwethinkofitatall.

Well,fromnowon,thinkofamansit¬ tinginthePilotIlouseadjacenttothe SebascoResort,thoughtfull}'penning whatwouldresultinoneofthemost importantSupremeCourtdecisionsin Americanhistory.JudgeWilliamSquire Kenyon(1869-1933)wasafriendofSe¬ basco owner Nathan Cushman (owner of

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the Cushman Bakery), and in the sum¬ merof1926hewasvacationingherewith someimportantbusinessonhismind.By dayhesoakedupthesunandthebeauti¬ fuloceanviews,butbynightheplunged headlong into an ocean of paperwork, documenting greed and corruption at ever}'levelofAmericangovernmentand business.ThelegacyoftheTeapotDome Scandalisthetriumphofhonestgovern¬ ment, and Judge Kenyon resolved the scandalbywritinghishistoricdecisionin theshadeofSebasco’sfirtrees—giving new meaning to the phrase “As Maine goes,sogoestheNation.”

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OHarraseeketInn,Freeport

wnerNancyGraywouldn’ttellus toomuchaboutherhigh-profile guests,intheinterestofprotect¬ ingtheirprivacy.Shewould,how¬ ever,divulgeoneinterestingstory.Afewyearsago,acertainCherdropped in unannounced and requested a room. Duringthecourseofherstay,sheneeded somelaundrydone.Sincefacilitiesweren’t availableandherloadwasquitesmall, GrayobligedCher’srequestandtooka pairofherbluejeanshomeandwashed themthere.Imaginethat-hereCherisin themiddleoftheshopper’sparadiseof Maine,rightdownthestreetfromprobab¬ ly50“Beansprout”shopsthatsellthou¬ sandsofpairsofjeansinallstylesand colors,andshedecidesinsteadtosenda pairhomewithoneofthearea’smost respectedbusinesswomentobewashed. Hmmm... must have been her favorite pair.Orperhapsshe’dheardaboutMain¬ ers’extraordinaryworkethicanddecided totestitforherself.

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•Twoperiodbuildings,builtin1798 and1850,andanadditionbuiltin1989, comprisetheHarraseeketInn.Theinn offers84roomsand6suites,anindoor pool, and two ballrooms. Breakfast, lunch,anddinnerareservedattheinn’s diningroom,featuringtraditionalAmeri¬ canfare;BroadArrow'Tavernofferslighter meals.Call800-342-6423or865-9377.

CaptainDanielStoneInn

CaptainDanielStonewasawealthy merchantintheearly19thcentu¬ rywhowasresponsibleforbuild¬ ing up much of the mid-coast area.Now'hehasaninnnamed afterhimthat’sresponsibleforhousing man}-ofthecelebritiesthatstayinthe area.MelGibson,forinstance,residedin

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theCaptainDanielStoneforaportionof thefilmingof ManWithoutaFace afew summersago,andRogerMcGuinn,lead singerofthelegendary1960sbandThe Byrds,andcomposerofsuchinstantlyrec¬ ognizableclassicsas“EightMilesHigh” and“SoYouWanttoBeaRock’n’Roll Star”stayedattheinnwhileinMaineto performaconcert(sanshisfamousRick¬ enbacker12-string)ontheBowdoinCol¬ legequad.

TheCaptainDanielStonealsohousesa fairlysizablecollectionoforiginalNor¬ manRockwellpaintings(seeourrestau¬ rantreviewoftheinninthisissue,page 37),andinnkeeperLouiseHolmesinvites anyoneinterestedinviewingthemtovisit theinn,locatedattheendofFederal StreetinBrunswick.

•Builtin1819,thisFederal-styleinn featuresbothguestroomsandsuitesyearround.Dineattheaward-winningNarcis¬ saStoneRestaurantandlounge.Randall Smith,dubbed“MaineChefoftheYear” in1998,servesauniquesignaturemenu ofgame,seafood,andpork.

Migis Lodge, Sebago Lake

Situatedononeofthemoststunning¬ lybeautifulstretchesofSebago Lake,MigisLodgehasbeenserving, inonecapacity'oranother,asaplaygroundfordiscerningvacationers fornearlyacentury'.Takingitsnamefrom an Abenaki Indian word meaning “a placetogoasideandrest,"Migisserves justthatpurpose—ifby‘rest’youmean hikesthroughtheproperty’smanywood¬ landtrails;daily'water-skiing;boatingand canoeing;fishingforsomeofthebestlake troutinMaine;tripsonthe Tykona, own¬ erTimPorta’svintageChris-Craft,to lunchcookoutsonMillstoneIsland,Mig¬ isLodge’sownoff-shoreparadise;and seemingly'endlessfive-coursemeals.After allthat,sometimesit’snicejusttotakea catnapononeoftheresort’spristinelake¬ frontbeaches.Youcandothat,too.

Aboveall,Migisissteepedinhistory'. Fromitstum-of-the-centurydaysasasin¬ glefishingcabin,ithasevolvedintoa sprawlingcomplexof32cabins,amain lodgethathouseseightrooms,threeten¬ niscourts,afleetofboats,andafully equippedrecreationandconferenceroom. Beforetheinvasionoftennisrackets, BMWs, and cellular phones, however, Migiswasamuchmoremodestplace.It servedashomebaseforahandfulofvaca¬ tionersfromPortlandandMassachusetts

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•abosenmrediodieLakesRegionfor ib kr.iasBCrisking.PortaEkesiotellstones fromdiebeginningordiecereur..betore die newfangled automobile had become commonplace m Mame ‘A horseman wouldridedownioBostonindiespring¬ timetosheworddialdieicehadthawed andthatpeoplecouldcomeupandstart hshmgdhesays.

.Astimewenton,though,thisisolated and rural propertv began to grow and e.ohe Evenmalh steamboats were ph mg thewatersofSebago,travelingnormto Hamson through the Songo locks, and mahngarunoftheposhsummerresorts inNaplesandBridgtonalongdiewas.On itsreturnvoyage,theywoulddepositpas¬ sengersattheCascoPierontheresort's propertvFrom1916through192-.die resortwascalledNationalCamps,and eachindhodualcabindo.nowtherewere several,wasnamedarterastateinthe Union.In1924,itwassoldtoLuther Gulick, founder of the famed Wohelo summer camp. 11c changed its name to Migis(pronounced my-guess), andtherest isbalsam-scentedhistory'.

Moreimportantthanthehistory' ofaproperty',though,isthehis¬ tory'ofthepeoplewhohave stayedthere.Migishashadrel¬ ativelyfewcelebritiesoverthe years,thoughithasgainednationalexpos¬ ureby'servingasthebackdropformany shotsintheL.L.Beancatalog. Meetthe Press moderatorLawrenceSpivakstayed attheresortduringthe1950s,butrecent¬ ly,celebritieshavebeenmoreofthe regionalsort.OakhurstDairypresident StanBennett,forinstance,andattorney' JimSokolov,recognizablefromhisom¬ nipresenttelevisioncommercials,arcfre¬ quentguests.Perhapsthereasonnational celebritiesaren’tflockingtoMigisisthe factthattheysimplycan’tgetreservations. Migisfamiliescomebacksummerafter summeraftersummer.Reservationsare madewelloverayearinadvance,and somefamilieshavebeencomingfor30or 40seasons.Thegranddameoftheresort, however, is Mrs. Lockwood from West Hartford,Connecticut.Thiscomingsum¬ merwillbeher57thatMigis.She’sgot good company. Lorraine Thorpe, the hostessknownandlovedby'generationsof families,isabouttostarther50thseason.

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SheratonTara.SouthPortland

Manx people ’cw* that Ebis Presley wasscheduledtopkv2concertatthe Cumberland Count. Chic Center the nizht he deed in Memphis. But where wouldhehavestavedhadhemade-there duringnightofAugust15.19~Wehave theanswer:tnmerehtr.ehnewshockmghc-.dmincTSheratonTara,acrossthe street horn the ecualh nascent Maine Mail.AsEkiswasspendinghislasthours

VMiileEbiswasspending hislasthoursinGraceland preparingforhisAugust16, 1977,Portlandtourstop, hismanager,Col.TomParker, was already inSouthPortland, placingaluminumfoil onallthewindowsof Elvis’ssuiteatthe SheratonTarabecause itwastheKing’shabit tostayupallnight andsleepallday.

inGraceland,hismanagerColonelTom Parkerwas alreadyinSouthPortland, placingaluminumfoilonallthewindows ofElvis’ssuitebecauseitwastheKing’s habittostayupallnightandsleepallday. Unfortunately,Elviswouldnevergetto enjoyhisdarkenedroom,andthousands ofdisappointedfanswouldnevergetthe chancetoseehimperforminMaine. Duringanearlierstay'attheSheraton Tara,though,Elvis,returningfromaper¬ formance, once told bus driver Roger Roscoe,“1startedouthavingtogointhe throughthebackdoor,andI’mstillcom¬ inginthebackdoor!”

Inmorerecenthistory',theTarahas continueditstraditionofhosting musicalacts.KISS,the1970sheavymetalarena-rockers,calledthe Sheraton home for a couple of nights.It’ssaidthatduringtheirstay'there, asthesonggoes,theywereheardto“rock

androllallnightandpart}’ev-c-ryday.”

Also, rap phenomenon Bustah Rhymes stoppedinforanightortworecentlywith hisFlipmodcSquadintow.Insteadof being“[Dangerous,”though,the}’were actuallyquiteamicable.

Another group of guests came from acrosstheAtlantic—fromIreland,tobe specific.Yes,that’sright.Thefolksfrom RiverdancestayedattheSheratonTara andkeptalltheguestsawakewiththeir marathon,all-nightstepdancingsessions. Okas;thatlastpartisn’ttrue.Butitcould havehappened!Iwonderifthe}'chose the Sheraton because Tara was the ancientcapitalofIreland?

• The Sheraton Tara has 220 guest rooms,afitnessfacility,andanindoor pool.Privateandcorporatefunctionsare welcome and can accommodate up to 500people.TheDirtwatcrFoxBarand Grillespecializesinseafoodspecialities. Call800-325-3535.

AsticouInn,NortheastHarbor

KatharineBarrishardatworkonabook entitled Asticou:HistoryofanInnandan Era, whichwill,ifallgoeswell,beavail¬ ablebyMa}’tocoincidewiththehotel’s openingday.ItsthesispositsNortheast Harbor’sAsticouInnasamicrocosmof turn-of-thc-ccnturyhighsociety;aplace where the famous and wealth}’ would come,accompaniedbyanarm}’ofser¬ vantsandevenchoicepiecesoftheir favoritefurnituretoplavawavthesummer inoneofthemostbeautifulplacesinthe country.Thiswastheplaygroundofthe RockefellersandtheAstors—aplace wheretheidlerichcouldwhileawaythe hoursasthechill}’Atlanticquietlylapped attherocksandtheAugustsunbakedthe whitelawnchairs.Withinwalkingdis¬ tanceofAcadiaNationalParkandCadil¬ lacMountain,TheAsticouisoneofthe venfirsthotelsinthenationtosecthe sunlightever}morning.Giventhecaliber ofsomeofitspastguests,onewondersif thatisstrict!}’anaturalphenomenon. The name Asticou comes from a PenobscotIndianchiefwholived ontheislandandwasstumbleduponbvFrenchexplorerandmap makerSamueldeChamplain,just afewyearsago,in1613.Afewyearslater, in1854,theoriginalAsticouInn(nowoneofthepresenthotel’scottages)was builtbyschoonercaptainAugustusChase Savageasahomeforhisbride.Unfortu¬ nate!}’,itburneddownin1899.Itwas

Over600acresoftranquilbeauty—landscaped groundsandgardens,unspoiledwoodedtrails, andCascoBayfrontage.Lodgeinourclassicinn,a charmingcottage,orasuiteinourownlighthouse. Andsomuchtodo!Here'sjustasample— >Harborsidegolf...tennis...saltwaterpool *Boatrentals...fishing...sceniccruises *Lobsterbakes,pancakebreakfasts,finedining inourbayfrontrestaurant,thePilotHouse

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stance.ThelobbywasaMoorishvillage. Notsurprisingly,suchcosmopolitanfur¬ nishingsdrewsomefairlyhigh-profile gueststothehotel,includingscreenidol Dorothy Lamour and aviator Charles Lindbergh,thelattershortlybeforehis historictransatlanticflight.

ThehotelaskedLindberghtotake asetoftheirkeyswithhimand dropthemintheocean,buthe hadtorespectfullydecline.Later, theRadissondroppeditsownkeys intoPortlandHarborasasymbolofthe hotel’srefusaltoevercloseitsdoors.

RecentguestsincludePresidentsFord andBush,aswellasHenryKissinger, blues musician Jimmy Vaughn, Harry Belafonte,andBillyJoel.

Notonlythat,allthebaseballteamswho cometotowntoplaytheSeaDogsstayat theRadisson.“Theycanbeahandfid sometimes,too,”astafferlaughs.“Like whentheyordermoretowelsfromroom serviceandopenthedoorintheirunder¬ wear.”

•TheRadissonEastlandHotelislocat¬ edindowntownPortland.Amenitiesin¬ cludeafitnesscenterand13meeting rooms able to accommodate 20 to 750 peopleforprivateorcorporatefunctions.

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InnonCarleton

“Itw’asthemostbizarrething,”says innkeeperSueCoxoftheInnonCarle¬ tonofactorAlecBaldwin’srecentstay. “HegotinlateFridaynight.Afterhe’d beeninhisroomforalittlebit,hecame downstairsandvisitedthebarforachat withmydaughter,husband,andme.Td liketohaveapieceofpieandaglassof milk.Wherecould1getthat?’heasked us.IfeltbadbecausejustthenIdidn’t havean}’picanditw’astoolatetogoany¬ placeforit.

“He’dbeentravelingfordaysandsaid hehadsomelaundrythatneededdoing,a tanpairofkhakisandabutton-downcot¬ tonshirt.‘Ifyouhavetodoityourself, don’tdoit,’hesaid,butw'herewas1going totakehislaundryatthistimeofnight? So1tookitdownstairsandthrew'itinthe

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tedw'itheveryoneatbreakfast.Hew’as very'graciousandseemedtrulyinterested inwhateveryoneelsewasupto.IIe’s suchadown-to-earthperson,nottheleast bitimpressedwithhimself.IIereallywas aniceguy.

“Thatafternoon,SarahaskedAlecifshe couldhaveherpicturetakenwithhim. Hesaidsure,sowegotthemallsituated andIgotreadytotakethepicture,butthe camerawnuldn’twork!Itw’asreallyem¬ barrassing.Alecsaid,‘Sarah,Ithinkyour motherisphotographicallychallenged!’ Buthepromisedthatthenextdaysheand herfriendscouldhaveaphotoshoot.

“OnSunday,anumberofpeoplegotto meethim.Ihadthepresenceofmindto gathersomeofmynotecardssohecould signhisautographforeverybody.1could seeSarahw’asstartingtogetworriedabout thepicture,becauseshehadthreeteen¬ agegirlswaitingoutside.Afteralittle whileheseemedtosensethatandstood up.Heputhisarmaroundherandsaidit was“timeforthatphotoshoot.”Sarah’s mouthjusthitthefloor.

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toretakenwithme,butIreallywantto havemypicturetakenwithher.’Ithought thatwasjustthesweetestthing.

“Sarahtoldhimthatsheandherfriends hadrentedawholebunchofhismovies andhadanAlecBaldwinmoviefest.He lookedoveratme.‘Whatmovies?Some ofthosemoviessheshouldn’tbewatch¬ ing.Sarah,youshouldn’tbewatching someofmymovies!’”

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Withhisyachtmoored inthenearhyharbor, BillyJoelcouldbeheard ticklingtheivories inthe125-year-old CamdenHarborInn's tavern.Theinn’s restaurant,Cetacea, senesbreakfastanddinnerto innguestsandthepublic.

townhouselocatedon46CarletonStreet inPortland’sWestEndhistoricdistrict.It hassixguestrooms;inseasonduringthe week,anight’sstayis$139,weekenddays $169;offseason,it’s$95and$125.Call (207)775-1910.

Camden Harbor Inn, Camden

The Camden Ilarbor Inn, one of theoldestinthearea,iscelebrat¬ ingits125thanniversaryasahotel thisyear.Asforguests,BillyJoel, whoseemstohavestayed,atone timeoranother,inevery'hotelinthestate (seealso:1lolidayInnbytheBay,Radis¬ sonEastland,AsticouInn),wasaregular attheCamdenFlarborforanumberof years.Withhisyachtmooredinthenear¬ byharbor,Joelcouldbeheardticklingthe ivoriesinthehotel’stavern.

• Built in 1874,The Camden Inn was designedwithVictorianelan.Openyear round,eachofthe20roomsisfurnished withVictorianantiques.Theinn’srestau¬ rant,Cetacea,senesbreakfastanddinner toinnguestsandthepublic.Midcoast MaineOutdoorz\dventurePackagePlans areofferedbytheinn,includingkayaking, day-sailing,andhiking.Off-seasonrates, Decemberthroughz\pril,are$95to$125 pernight.Mid-seasonrates,Maythrough mid-June,are$125-$175.High-season

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When Admiral and Mrs. Robert Pean'andsonstayedatthefor¬ mer Everett Chambers Hotel on 51A Oak Street in down¬ townPortlandonAugust12, 1913,thefamouspolarexplorerchecked intoRoom14andsignedtheguestbook thatisstilltreasuredandupdatedatthe hotel,theoldestinPortland(operating continuouslysince1896),listinghisresi¬ denceas“EagleIsland,Maine.”

“Heactuallystayedthereanumberof times,”wearetold,“andforsomereason, healwayschoseRoom14.Onetime,he

AdmiralPearystayed attheEverettmorethan once,andforsomereason, healwayschoseRoom14. Onetime,hebookedseparate roomsforhissleddogs andanEskimotraveling inhispart)'.TheEverett, locatedon51AOak StreetindowntownPortland, hasbeencompletely restoredbyowners NickandLolaKampf andrenamedtheOak LeafInn.ItisPortland’s oldesthotel,operating continuouslysince1896. bookedseparateroomsforhissleddogs andanEskimoinhisparty.”

Don’ttrytobringapetintoday,though, becausethein-townhotelonceknownastheEverettChambersandtheEverett Hotel,on51AOakStreet,hasbeenlux¬ uriantlyrestoredbyNickandLolaKampf forthelastsixmonthsandrcchristcned theOakLeafInn.Sincetheturnofthe century(whentheSingerSewingCo.was locatedonthefirstfloor-nowit’sCentral Yam),themainlobbyanddeskhavebeen onthesecondfloor,andsoitistoday. Peak-season2-roomsuitesinthe42-room inngofrom$90to$200pernight.

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

David and Elizabeth Grant opened Aubergine Bistro-Wine Bar in November of 1996 and within 2 weeks received stunning local reviews and have since garnered national acclaim. Cuisiner David Grant and Chef do Cuisine Gordon Cameron prepare French Bistro dishes such as Two-Texture Duck with Cassis, Sweetbreads with Port and Cepes and Crispy Salmon with Spinach and Pernod and Portland’s only traditional French Cheese Course. Menu changes daily; all wines available by the glass. Dinner Tues-Sat 5:30-10; French Sun Brunch 11-2. 8740680.

The Audubon Room at the Im by the Sea on Route 77 in Cape Elizabeth combines breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean with culinary masterpieces that feature fresh local produce, native seafood specialties, and exceptional handmade breads and desserts. House favorites include grilled crab and macadamia encrusted swordfish with orange pepper basil coulis and saut6 of Maine lobster and veal on fresh angel hair with roasted tomato beurre Wane. Patio dining and off premise catering available. Servingbreakfast,lunchanddinnerdaily.767-0888.

Benkay Restaurant's loyal following enjoys its ’visual and culinary works of art' prepared by professionally trained chefs from Japan, its "knowledgable and enthusiastic wait staff' and 'over-the-top taste experience'-Maine Sunday Telegram. Treat yourselftothesuperbsushibaroranelaboratedinnercookedat the table. Try the NY Stnp; Shabu-Shabu; Sukiyaki and tofu. Or tempura, teriyaki. A wide selection of appetizers, soups, salad, noodles, chicken and vegetanan selections. Full bar, sake and winelist.2IndaStreet,freeparking.773-5555.

Owned and operated by Roger Bintliff, Bintliff s American Cafe is Portland's only all-day-everyday Jazz Brunch House. Greek revival structure, charming antiques and detail make breakfast, lunch or business meeting a special occasion. Signature items include crab and asparagus stuffed filet mignon, garden scampi with Pernod, seasonal vegetable Ie primavera, and a wide array of homemade accom-paniments, including desserts. Unique wine list,fullbar.Brunch7-3daily;dinner5:30-9FriandSatonly.98 PortlandStreet(acrossfromthepostoffice).774-0005.

Bray's Brewpub and Eatery, the Lake Region’s only brew pub serving the freshest ales and hearty Now England lunches, dinners and pub fair. Offerings range from burgers and ribs to petitfiletsandTuscanstyleseafoodonpasta.Bray'soccupiesa charming Victorian farmhouse only 45 minutes from Portland on Route 302 at Route 35 in Naples. The seasonal outdoor beer garden features acoustic entertainment on weekends, a super barbecue menu and a great place to relax. Open year-round. 693-6806.

The Cannery. On the banks of the Royal River the Cannery offers a vanety of dining experiences from our outdoor covered docktotheloftoverlookingthediningroombelowandtheriver. The menu includes traditional “Coast of Maine* fare such as lobster, dams, crabcakes and chowder as well as a selection of creativepasta,chicken,steakandfishspecialties.Functionroom available. Lower Falls Landing, Yarmouth. Major credit cards/reservatons accepted. 846-1226.

Cafe Stroudwater, specializes in American bistro style cuisine with an emphasis on native Maine seafood & prime cuts of beef. It is five-star award winning chef William Boutwell's creative touches—such as pine nut encrusted rack of lamb with fresh

ratatouille—that make this dining experience like no other in Portland. In addition to a spectacular, Grand Sunday Brunch, Cafe Stroudwater serves breakfast, luncheon and dinner daily. The Cafe also offers Portland's only Chef's Table, and an innovative selection of wines & locally brewed beers. Located in the Embassy Suites Hotel, reservations suggested 775-0032.

Crickets Restaurant in Freeport Delicious food at reasonable prices.Featuringfreshlocalseafood,lobster,weekendprimerib, steaks, fajitas, pasta, salads, specialty sandwiches, vegetarian selections,dailyblackboardspecials.Privatefunctionroom.Full service lounge - Maine microbrews on tap. Easy, convenient parking only 1/2 mile south of L.L. Bean. Open for breakfast Saturday & Sunday; Sunday Brunch menu from 11-3. Main Street, Freeport. 865-4005. Reservations/major credit cards accepted; smoking & non-smoking sections.

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

You can't beat the location of DiMillo’s Floating Restaurant at 25 Long Wharf off Commercial Street for fabulous water views of PortlandHarbor.Escapefromthehustleandbustleofthecityby watching the boats go by as you enjoy fresh Maine lobster served year-round, steak, seafood dishes, and more. Open 7 days a week from 11 a m. to 11 p.m., with a children’s menu available. For drinks and a lighter menu, try their Portside Lounge. 7722216.

Welcome to F. Parker Reidy's, site of the original Portland Savings Bank built in 1866 at 83 Exchange Street. Established in 1976 during the renaissance of the Old Port area, F. Parker Reidy'shasbecomeaPortlandfinediningtradition,specializing insteaksandfreshseafood,butalsoofferingpasta,chicken,and salads, with prime rib featured on weekends. Tum-of-the-century decor, personalized service, and great food create a warm and congenial atmosphere popular for both business and intimate dining. 773-4731.

Deep in the heart of the mysterious Woodlords area at 540 ForestAvenueistheGreatLostBear,whereyou'llfindafullbar featuring over 50 (that’s right, five-o) draught beers, predominantly from local micro-breweries. Accompanying them is an enormous menu with everything from soups, salads, and sandwiches to steaks and ribs, as well as a large vegetarian selection and the best nachos and buffalo wings in town. Discover where the natives go when they’re restless! Serving from 11:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. seven days a week. 772-0300. Visituson-lineat:http7Avww.greatlostbear.com

Hanson Bros Seafood Cafe mixes an extraordinary seafood retailbusinesswithanoutstandingrestaurantspaceinPortland’s invigorating new Public Market. Diners can choose from a classic menu of seafood choices (plus some chicken and beef) and a raw bar guaranteed to please the most persnickety oyster eater. Open 7 days, 11-7 (Sun 12-5) with Maine microbrews a house specialty and Fridays, 5-8, a free selected seafood appetizer happy hour & beer special. Try their award winning Lobster Bisque with chunks of fresh picked lobster meat! Preble St., 225 2010.

Freeport-Harraseeket Inn, 2 blocks north of L.L. Bean, is one great country inn with two great restaurants. Enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, afternoon tea or Sunday Bnnch in an elegant main diningroomwhichfeaturesclassiccuisine,tablesideservice,

and flambes. The Broad Arrow Tavern offers an open kitchen, woodfiredovenandgrill.AAA***’Zagotand Wine Spectator Awards of Excellence. 84 rooms, indoor pool., extended stay condos. Open 365 days, major credit cards, www.stayfreeport.com. Harraseeke@aol.com. 800-342-6423. Fax 207-865-1684.

Hugo's Portland Bistro, accessibly located at the intersection of Middle Street and Franklin Artery, was Portland Dining Guide's 1996 Gold Medal Winner. The innovative menu changes monthly and features fresh seafood and interesting vegetarian dishes. Crab cakes are a house specialty, and parking is available! Serving dinner only Tuesday-Saturday, with live piano music nightly.Forreservationscall774-8538.

Jameson Tavern. Consists of two welcoming parts, a casual bar and lounge and a more formal dining room each offering a comfortableplaceforeasydining.Thebuildingisthesiteofthe signing of the constitution for the state of Maine when it broke away from Massachusetts, the room being preserved and available for viewing at the Tavern. Classic preparations served in a graceful and elegant setting make the Jameson Tavern a fine retreatfromfrenziedoutletshopping.115MainSt,Freeport,865 4196. Credit cards accepted; reservations recommended.

Katahdin, at Spring and High, opposite the art museum, specializes in comfort: comfortable food across a tantalizing culinary range, comfortable atmosphere and wait staff, and comfortableprices.Itsidentifiablyloyalclienteleestablishesits credibility and popularity. Try the fish chowder ($2.95/3.95), crabcakes (S13.95), grilled sea scallops with spicy lime & vegetable vinaigrette ($14.95) or the chef's Blue Plate Special ($10.95). All homemade desserts including their own ice cream & sorbets.Tues-Thurs,5-9:30pm;Fri&Sat5-10:30.Tel:774-7140.

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

Maria’s Ristorante, est. 1960 by owner/chef Anthony Napolitano,offersexquisiteItaliancuisineplusalargevarietyof Italianwinesbytheglass.Spacious.beautifJ,Italiandecorated dining rooms. Private rooms available for large parties. Specialties: veal saltimboca, lobster alfredo or fra diavolo and fried roasted garlic calamari. Desserts: panna cotta, chocolate amaretto fudge cake, and Napolitano's own pistachio gelato. Lunch: $5-S8, Tues-Fri, 11:30am-2 pm. Dinner: $1O-$19. Tues-Sat from 5 pm. 337 Cumberland Ave., on-site parking. Tel: 772-9232.

Real Jerk Chicken? In a hidden corner behind Shaw's Mill Creek? Hard to believe, but a whole range of “Jamaican Experience" can be yours for $5 or $6 at the Millcreek Cafe owned and operated by Caribbean native Stone McFarquer. Breakfast specialties include "funky omelets" with innovative spice and seasoning mixes; dinner specialties may include Oxtail Stew and chicken curry. Breakfast-lunch seven days starting at 7 am; dinner. Wed-Sat. 5-10 pm. 9 Q Street in South Portland's Waterfront Market. Tel: 767-0887.

Natasha's. Portland's newest restaurant featuring New American-style menus for brunch, lunch & dinner prepared with thefreshestingredients,includingpastas,localfish,grilledmeats, & many vegetarian selections. Lunch Tues-Fri, 11-2:30; Dinner Tues-Thurs, 5-9; Fri-Sat, 5-10; Brunch Sat-Sun, 8-3. 40 Portland St., 774-4004. Handicapped accessible.

The Oide House, the oldest house (c.1790) in Raymond sitting alongside Panther Run on Rt 85, offers a classic, European based cuisine (Beef Wellington Bordelaise, Steak au Poivre) with the best Maine touches (chowder, Lobster Grand Marnier. Baked Stuffed Haddock). Elegant and comfortable, the Oide House caters to all ages. Recipient of the Gourmet Diner Club of North America Golden Fork Award (98). Dinner served 5-10 pm nightly; 5-9 pm Tues-Sun after Labor Day. Visa/MC, casual dress, reservationsaccepted;specialpartiesbyrequest6557841.

The Peppercfub is a prize-winning restaurant (“Best Vegetarian’ and 'Best Value’ in Frommer's Guide to New England) featuring creative world cuisine. Its blackboard menu typically lists five vegetarian,threefish,andthreemeatentries,includingasuperb organic beef burger. Pepperclub offers relaxed, colorful, unusuallyaffordablediningontheedgeoftheOldPortwitheasy, free parking and good wines and beers. Open nightly at 5 p.m.; credit cards accepted. 78 Middle Street, near Franklin Artery. 772-0531.

Ricetta’s Brick Oven Pizzeria, voted “Best Pizza in Maine" since 1990 by the PPH and CBW, Ricetta’s is truly a taste of the oldcountry.M.E.Curlyofthe PPH raves:"Ricetta’sisarguably the best pizza west of Rome.’ Dine-in, take-out, delivery, and catering are available. The all-you-can-eat gourmet lunch buffet includes pizza, pasta, soup, and salad. Kids eat FREE during Sunday lunch buffet and Mondays from 3 p.m. until closing. Located at 29 Western Avenue, South Portland. 7757400.

Saigon Thinh Thanh. 608 Congress Street. Portland. "Of the 137 restaurants listed in the 199597 edition, Saigon Thin Thanh isafour-starrestaurantrankedfirstinvalue.SaigonThinThanh is Maine’s—and probably New England's—finest Vietnamese

restaurant."—Portland Dining Guide. “Fourstarsforfood,service, and value for money. With good, healthy, flavorful food and quick service in a pleasant, clean atmosphere, Saigon Thin Thanh is worthinvestigating."—Press Herald. 773-2932.

Sebago Brewing Company A great raw bar, boating motif decor and its own beer (you can watch it being made here) are some of thefeaturesofthisuniquemicro-breweryrestaurantnestledinthe unlikelyenvironsofMaineMallnexttoFilene'sBasement.Trythe Lobster Quesadilla, Native Mussels steamed in house brewed ale or Maine's #1 Pastrami Sandwich. Entrees feature daily fresh catch, perfectly grilled NY Sirloin, chicken, hearty pastas and ample inventive salads. Single malt scotch, good wines. Serving 11am-1am. happy hour Mon-Fri 4-7 & 10-close. 879-ALES(2537).

Sevanah’s. Come and eat “Something Different." Our authentic cuisine is sure to spicen up your taste buds. Maine Sunday Telegram reports Sevanah’s is Portland’s newest four star exotic food experience. Caribbean and Cajun-creole cooking at its best, served in a bright and friendly atmosphere. Selective four star dishes include Roti, Curry Shnmp. Jerk Chicken, Jambalaya, Gumbo, Homemade Pecan Pie and more. Dinner (Tue-Fri 5-10 pm), Lunch (Thur & Fri 11:30 am -2:30 pm). Fridays Happy Hour 67pm. Sat 11:30 am-10 pm. Sun 1-8 pm. 144 Cumberland Ave. 761-7654. MC.V, AMEX.

Silly’s. The restaurant that defies description. They have everything from charbroiled burgers and shish kabob, hand cut foes,BBQandjerkchicken,toawildvarietyofpizza,vegetarian plates,milkshakes,desserts,andtheirfamousrolledupabdullahs - all made with fresh ingredients daily. A lively and funky atmosphere with a patio out back. Beer, wine and occasionally live music. Free delivery to Portland and Rt 1/Rt 88 Falmouth. Mon - Sat 10-10. 40 Washington Ave., Portland. Credit cards accepted. 772-0360.

Snow Squall, known for great Maine seafood and lobster, also serves steaks, chicken, veal, filet of beef and vegetarian selections.Offenngcasualdiningaswellasfulldinners,luncheon in the patio or dining room, Mon-Fri, 11:30-9:30. Happy hour daily4-6,doubledrinkssinglepriced,wineandbeerspecials,free munchies. Eady dinners $7.95: Mon-Sat, 4:30-6 and Sun, 2-6. Famous Sunday brunch buffet, 11-2. Located in South Portland waterfront market at 18 Ocean Street, ample parking. 799-2232 or 800-568-3260.

Stone Coast Brewing Company is a major micro operation offeringfullrestaurantfacilitiesaswellasfantasticbrewsonits substantial premises in the Old Port. Its restaurant, open from 11:30 am daily, offers everything from steak to lobster, and you don't need to leave the building to enjoy some of the best live musicinPortland-it'sjustupstairs.At14York,thejunctionof Pleasant,YorkandForeStreets,withplentyoffreeparking.Call 773-BEER.

Tamarind Tree Cookery offers a daily changing lunch menu of traditional&creativemufti-culturalcuisinefortakeawayfeasting, featuring foods from the Middle East. India, South America, and Europe. Everything is made from scratch using all-natural ingredients. Special orders for suppers, sweets, and small gatherings are welcome with advance notice and are discussed on an individual basis with owner Shameem Mohiuddin. Located at 151NewburySt.,Portland-justofftheFranklinArterialandMiddle St. intersection, between India & Hampshire Streets. Open weekdays 8-5. (207)780-9607.

The Lobster Cooker Restaurant is located in the heart of Freeport's shopping district just a block from L.L Bean. Fast, friendly service featuring lobster, crabmeat, scallops, shrimp, award-winning hearty chowders, sandwiches, beer, wine, and takeout. Open every day. year round. Enjoy a Maine tradition in their historic 1860 bam or bask on the sun drenched garden patio. Their fish chowder has won 1place in the annual Freeport Great Chowdah Challenge in ‘96. ‘97, and ’98, as well as Best Overall Chowder in 1998. 8664349.

Tony Roma’s “Famous For Ribs" is conveniently located at the end of Exit 7 of the Maine Turnpike, adjacent to the Howard Johnson’s in South Portland and just minutes from the Maine Mall. Tony Roma's across the country specialize in the best barbecue ribswithouroriginalsauce.Thegrillisalwaysfiredupforafull menu of chicken, pnme rib, steaks, seafood, and sandwiches. No visit is complete without our famous loaf of onion rings. The breakfast buffet opens at 7 A.M., followed by lunch and dinner. 7 days a week. Enjoy the casual atmosphere of Tony Roma’s.

Tortilla Flat has been serving New Englanders fine Mexican food and drink for over 25 years. At 1871 Forest Avenue in Portland you can find favorites like nachos, fajitas, chim¬ ichangas. tamales, burritos, tacos, enchiladas, and frozen margaritassevendaysaweek,aswellasseafood,steak,pork,and chickencookedwithaMexicanflair.Withlunchspecialsstartingat $3.95, a children’s menu, nightly specials, a Chili Happy Hour, a screened-in deck, and take-out. Tortilla Flat is a memorable Mexican experience you can afford any time. 797-8729.

Valle's. Serving travelers and local residents since 1933, great food at reasonable prices: frosh Maine lobster; their own thick hand cut sirloins; juicy prime ribs: tender giant shrimp and much more. Family owned and operated for three generations. Visit the Generations 3 lounge for dancing and live entertainment every Friday and Saturday evening. Discover for yourself why this most popular restaurant is a "Maine Tradition." 1140 Brighton Ave, Route25AtExit8,MaineTurnpike.Allmajorcreditscards,ample parking. Open 7 days a week. 774-4551.

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N"ormanRockwell,theartistwho keptAmericainthrallforthree decadeswithhiscoverillustra¬ tionsforthe SaturdayEvening Post, discreetlycontinuestoexer¬ cisehispowersinthediningroomofthe CaptainDanielStoneInninBrunswick. Totherightofafireplaceinthedining room,overwhichhangsalovelyAmeri¬ canprimitivestill-lifewithfruit,isalarge signedprintbyRockwell.Thisissoob¬ viouslyaprintthatitobscuresthefact thatthetwonear-life-sizedpicturesatthe rearoftheroomareoriginalRockwell paintings,partlybecausethesealsoarc underglass.Theprintdepictsatypical Rockwellgenrescene,afranticallybusy clerk.Thepaintingsarenottypical,nor aretheytitled,buttheydepict,inone, Rockwell’smother,andintheother,his father,bothinthedressoftheColonial orFederalperiod.

Ican’tthinkofanotherrestaurantin Mainewithsuchunusualartworksonits walls.Yetlikeeventhingelseaboutthe inn,theydonotdominatethescenebut rathercomplementitseasy,unostenta¬ tiousatmosphere.

Theinn’shubisaFederalStylehome builtin1819forCaptainStoneafterhis retirementfromtheNavy.IIestayedin Brunswicktobecomeasuccessfulmer¬ chantandfatherwhosechildren,partic¬ ularlydaughterNarcissa,demonstrated anacuityinbusinessthatexpandedfam¬ ilyholdingstoencompassanareathat becameknownasNarcissa’sHill.

Theinn,withsome30-plusrooms,sits onacurveonWaterStreetoverlooking abendintheAndroscoggin.Giantstur¬ geon, swimming up from the Kenne¬ bec,gathertospawnherenearapower damwhichstraddlestheboundarybetweenTopshamandBrunswick.

The menu choices are many and af¬ fordable.Tostart,wetriedjumboGrilled ShrimpCocktailwithfreshMozzarella and Chile Sauce ($6) and the PanSearedSesameSeaScallopswithBlack

SesameSeedsandSeaweedSalad($8). Bothwerewellpresented,thewhitechi¬ naplatesservingascanvasforthechefs splashingofcolorandtexture.Thefresh mozzarellawasafineaccompanimentto thegrilledshrimpandpungentchili sauce.Myguestnotedthattheblack sesameseedsweremissingfromhisscal¬ lopdishandourwaitressimmediately askedthecheftoredotheplate(ithad beenanerrorinthe“fine”).'Hiesame platecamebackwithafewseedssprin¬ kledabout,dlicscallopsthemselveswere tenderandflavorful,andtheseaweedsal¬ adandsesamedressing,althoughrich, immenselysatisfying.

Wecouldn’tresisttryingtheMaine LobsterandSeafoodCornChowder($7) andwearegladfornotholdingback! Cream}',buttery,andfulloflobster pieces,thisisoneofthebestlobster chowdersIhavehad-anearreligious experience.

Itwasdifficulttoselectamaincourse fromthewiderangeofattractiveoffer¬ ings:severalpastadishes;RackofLamb ($18),StuffedPork,andthreecutsof steakincludingaBlackAngusPorter¬ house($18);agrilledSeafoodTrioCas¬ soulet($17);SmokedVenisonRoulade ($23);andSmokedScallops.

WefinallysettledonRoastedOnion and Gorgonzola Dclmonico ($15) and HaddockRolledandStuffedwithRoast¬ edSpinach,Crabmeat,andSheny($14). Dinnerswereservedwithachoiceof mashedpotatoorricepilaf,precededby ageneroussaladofbabymesclungreens, cherrytomatoesandcrisp,juliennedveg¬ etables.MyguestorderedtastyRoquefort mashed potatoes which blended well withhismild-flavoredhaddock;1chose plainmashed,perfectlycomplementing therichgorgonzola-dressedgrilledDelmonicosteak. r\ branchoffreshrosemary garnishedthesteak—itsfresh,clean scentandbrightgreencolorawonderful additiontotheentree.(1wasnotsur¬ prisedtolearnthatRandallM.Smith, the executive chef, was voted Maine ChefoftheYearin1998.)

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astinadventurousvotingwomansitehad skippered the famous arctie schooner Howdoin ondozensofvoyages,someto Labradorandbevond.IknewthatXlav wasascholar/educatorwhohaddevoted alifetimetothousandsofKnglishstudents inprivateandpublicschoolsasaninstruc¬ toranddean,butIdidn’tknowthis. Moreover,IstartedtorealizethatMas'was nolessadventuroustodav,andthather expectationsofretirementlifewere,asa result,unapologeticalkhigh.”

Goodthing,then,thatCowAngus Kinghasrealizedthatthe“retire¬ mentindustry”-anewtermthat underscoresthestate’stargetingit asatopopportunityforbusiness expansion-isstartingtoboomand,with properfostering,couldbecomeadefining industryhere,nowthatthestate’sforbid¬ dingiccandsnowhavebeeneliminated asnegativesduetotheluxurianttempera¬ turecontrolthathasbecomethestandard inournewretirementcommunities.

Afterall,icyseascapesarealotmorefun towatchwhenyou’rewarmedbyaVer¬ montCastingsgasstoveandobserving them from behind three-ply Andersen windowsinanintellectuallystimulating environment.

AccordingtoA GoldenOpportunity, a 1997reportassembledbytheStatePlan¬ ningOfficetorespondtoMaine’sun¬ precedentedchancetobecomeanational leaderinretirement,thestate’sgoalisto “increasethenumberofin-migrantretiree householdsduringthe1995to2000peri¬ odby50percentoverthe1985to1990 period,foratotalof14,500newin-mi¬ grantretireehouseholdsbetween1995 and2000,withasimilarincreaseforthe subsequentfive-vearperiod.”

A GoldenOpportunity suggestswebring innewretireesinfourwavs:“qualityof life;facilities;taxesandfinance;andmar¬ keting.”

“It’sa40-pagereport,”saysMarlise SwartzofIhorntonOaks,amemberof theRetirementIndustryAdvisoryCouncil whoassembledthedata,identifiedre¬ tireesasanimportanteconomicforce, andcomparedwhatMainehastoofferto theperquisitesofleadingretirementstates suchasNew1lampshire.Vermont.North Carolina.SouthCarolina,Arizona,and Plorida.

“There’sanentirelynewmodelotwhat a retirement community should be."

Swartzsays.“It’snotsomeplacewhereyou cansitoutonapoolfortherestofyour life.'Theideaisnotto‘warehouse’peo-

“Auditingclassesat UniversityofMaine campusesshouldbefree forthoseover62,andthis offeringshouldbewidely publicizedinthe communityatlarge.”

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pie,’’buttofascinatethemwithunfold¬ ingeducational,civic,andculturaloppor¬ tunities.

‘Torexample,dovouknowwherethe largest,mostluxuriousretirementcom¬ munityintheworldisbeingbuiltright now?’’

“Let’ssee...PalmSprings,California? SunCitv,Arizona?”

“No.”

“SomeplaceinHawaii?”Aninvoluntary pictureofWaikikiBeachandbluewater hovesintoview.Deckchairsandanemp¬ typool.

'“No.”

“Chicago.Chicagoisrichwithenergy, culturalinterests,transportationopportu¬ nities,top-notchmedicalfacilities,andall sortsofadvancededucation.Andthat’s justwhatMainecanofferthemaswell, alongwithincrediblenaturalbcautw

“Thereasonis,votingretireesnolonger wantIorestupfromsociety,thevwantto diveintoitandretireas part oftheir adventure.Itsaccessingpeopletothecul¬ ture and medicalcareatthesametime."

Untilrecently,“toomanvpeoplehave beenconfusingretirementcommunities withnursinghomes.Ihetrendistinsgen¬ erationiscomingbacktotheircollege towns.I’hisistheaffluentgroupofpeople outformoreinformationandqualifyof life.”

“It’sawholedifferentsituationnow.” agreesAldenC.Wilson,chairmanofthe MaineCommissionfortheArts. Wilsonsecsretireesasavital-andprevi¬ ouslyuntapped-sourceofartsexpertisein additiontotheirpowerasanaudience. "They’verunmajortheatersorsymphony organizationsinurbancentersfromNew YorktoSanFrancisco.They’veroutinely triumphed over problems larger than

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Wilson,whonowaggressivelyrecruits retireevolunteerstoassistindirectingpro¬ grams overseen by the Maine Commis¬ sionfortheArts,says,“It'stheequivalent ofhavingpaidstaff.It’sincredible.”And ithardlyneedbementionedthatmany retireeshavebettercredentialsthantheir youngercounterpartsatworkinMaine.

Wilsonsaysthestateisenthusiastically backingtheretirementboombecauseofa shiftinfocuswhich“mayhavearisen becauseretirementinMaineisnowcon¬ sideredthesecondstageto[the]tourism” industry’srocket.

“There’sacloseconnectionbetween tourismandretirement.In1996,ofseven millionadmissionticketstoMaine’sper¬ formingartsvenues,34percentofthem werefromout-of-stateresidents.”Properlv encouraged,thesecouldbepartofapot¬ entpooloffutureretirees.

SinceMaine’sfacilitiesarealreadyhighly desirableandexpanding,thedirection seemsclear:lowertaxesforretirees(howdo youthinkNewIlampshircscoredsohigh onthelistin1997?),increaseretirement communities’connectionstothearts,and increaseeducationalopportunitiesavail¬ abletoseniorsuntilMainehasnopeer.

Admittedly,inspiteoftheStatePlan¬ ningOffice’sproposaltooffereveryone overage62freeauditingofclassesinthe Universit}'ofMainesystem,wehavea longwavtogointhislastcategory:“At presentthereareover300institutesfor higherlearning(elder-learningcenters)in collegesanduniversitiesintheU.S.,none of them in Maine. The number of mem¬ bersineachinstituterangesfrom40to 800,buttheaverageisabout220,which meansthatover50,000ThirdAgersare currentlyaffiliatedwithpostsecondary educationthroughthisvehicle,”statesA GoldenOpportunity.

Since1997,however,“TheSeniorCol¬ legeattheUniversityofSouthernMaine hasbeencreatedandheadedupbyRab¬ biSky,”says1.auric1.achanccoftheState PlanningOffice.“It’salittledifferentthan the'over62’proposal-whichwe’rereal¬ lyexcitedabout-inthattheseniorsstudy togetherinclassescreatedforthemfree usingUSMfacilities,butit'scertainlya stepintherightdirection.Seniorswant topushthemselvesintonewareasthat theyhaven’tbeenabletoexploreduring theirworkingyears.We’reencouraging theprivatecollegestoopentheircolleges toelderlearning,too.”

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LISTINGS

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PortlandStage,PortlandPerformingz\rts Center,27ForestAvenue,Portland.ThePSC drawsits25th.AnniversarySeasontoaclosewith Edwardz\lbec’sPulitzerPrize-winningThree 'TallWomenfromApril20throughMar1.Told fromthepointsofviewofthreegenerations,this powerfulplaytellsthestoryofawomandes¬ cribedbvPSCas“bothregalandcharming, viciousandwretched”Wednesdays,Thursdays, andFridaysat7:30p.m.,Saturdaysat4and8 pan..Sundarsat2p.m.774-0465.

MadHorseTheatreCompany,92OakStreet, Portland.AntonChekhov's'threeSistersopens z\pril1.TellingthestoryoftheProzarovfamily infouracts,'threeSistersusesmutedactionand aconcentrationonmoodandemotiontodepict thefamily’sgrimsituationasametaphorfor Russiaitself.PerformancesarcThursdaysat7:30 p.m.,FridaysandSaturdaysat8p.m.and Sundarsat5p.m828-1270.

OakStreetTheatre.92OakStreet,P.O.Bos 5201,Portland.SteveCerlachandFriends continuethe“WorldofMusic"seriesattheOak StreetTheateronApril21.Ongoingeventsat OakStreetincludeascriesofopenpoetry readingshostedbrStereLuttrellofCafeReview magazineat8p.m.onthelastMondayofevery month..AdmissionisS2.Call775-5103.

PortlandPlavcrs,420CottageRoad,South Portland.ThroughApril10,seeMoonOver Ruffalo,aplarabouttiretrialsandtribulationsof theaterlifebyKenLudwig.BeginningMay21, theclassicchildren’sbook'TheSecretGarden comestolifeasamusical.z\girlwholosesher parentstocholeraissenttolivewithheruncle, bringingjortoaonce-drearvhousehold.Call 767-6208forticketsandinformation.

IheTheaterProject,14SchoolStreet. Bnmswick.Jean.Anouilh’sversionoftheSophoeleantragedyAntigonewillbeperformedon .April15,16,and17at7:30.Writtenand performedoriginallyduringFrance’sNazioc¬ cupation..AnouilhdepictsOedipus’sdaughter refusingtofollowgovernmentlawsthatarean affronttohumandignity.Tickets$6;call729-8584.

ThePublicTheatre,2GreatFallsPlaza, .Auburn.NoelCoward’sTallenAngelswillbe stagedMar7-9and13-16.WhenJuliaandJane, twomarriedwomenwhobothhadflingswitha FrenchmannamedMaurice,receiveapostcard savingthathe’sintownandwantstoseethem, whatdovouthinkhappens?Call“82-3200.

UniversitsofSouthernMaine.GorhamApril 16-18and21-25,Sinners.Saints,&pools. directedbv.AssuntaKent,willappearonthe mainstageofRussell1kill.Thisplayisdescribed as"acomic,topsy-turvyworldwherevirginsout¬ wittheirlecherouscaptors,beggarsarewiser thankings,andfoolsconfoundthelearned." TicketsareS8forthepublic,$6forseniors,and S4forstudents.Call780-5151.

BatesCollege,Lewiston.MoisesKaufman’s GrossIndecency:thethreetrialsofOscarWilde willbeperformedMay14,15,18,and22al8 p.m.andMav16and23at2p.m.Called "thrilling,unforgettable,mavbcevenlitechanging"byl/S.A today,thisplay"hasthe inevitabilityandmuchofthemonumentalityof aGreektragedy.”Ticketsare$6forthepublic and$3forstudents.CalltheOfficeofCollege Relationsat786-6330forinformation.

PenobscotTheatreCompany,183MainStreet, Bangor.SundayintheParkwithGeorgeby StephenSondheimandJames1jpinenutsfrom zApril21throughMav2.DescribedbyPTCas“a scrumptiousmusical,"thiscomedypresentsthe lifeofFrenchimpressionistGeorgeSeurat throughthemanscharactersofhisfamous painting“.ASundarzAftcrnoonontheIslandof GrandJatte.”FromMas-12throughMav23, TonsKushner’smodernclassicAngelsinAmer¬ icaPartII:Perestroikawillprosidetheuplifting conclusiontothisAmericanepic.Evenifyou haven’tseenPart1.Perestroikaisafulfilling, movingwork.SundayintheParkwillbeinthe BangorOperaIlouse,whileAngelsinAmerica svillbeat183MainStreet.Call942-3333

Children’sTheaterofMaine RapunzelRePencilled,billedasaplasssrittenforandbygirls, willbeperformedFridas.Saturday,andSunday .April16,l“,18.Then,forthreeweeksbeginning April30.theannualYoungPlaswritesContest winnerswillbestaged.Performancestorboth productionsssillbe7p.m.FridasandSaturday and2p.m.SaturdayandSunday.Ticketsare$5. Phone878-2774forlocations.

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PortlandSymphonyOrchestra.477Congress StreetMezzanine,Box3573.Portland.On Tuesday..April27,at”30p.m., IheMarriageo/ Minumum and Maximumwillbepresentedby thePSO.FeaturingMozart’s"TheMarriageof Figaro:Overture,"Part’s“SymphonyNo.3,”and Mahler’s “Svmphonv No. 5." the evening promisesanimpressivemixofsubtletyand powerOnSaturdayandSunday,MayIand2, at7:30and2:30respectively,.A TributetoDuke Ellingtoncelebratesthe100thbirthdayofthis

giantofAmericanmusic.Theeveningwillfea¬ tureclassicslike"MoodIndigo,.lakethe’zV Train,"and“SatinDoll."ItpromisesIobeavery popularshow,soreserveyoursealsearly!Both showsareinMerrill.AuditoriumCall842-0800.

PC.AGreatPerformances.MerrillAuditorium, Portland.Somelegendarystuffrollsintotown thisspringTakeadvantageofitall.First,it’ll celebratebvcomingIosee PorgyandBess-on Friday,April16,at8p.m.Gershwin’sclassic operawillbefully-stagedandorchestialed, transformingMerrill.AuditoriumintoCatfish Rowforonenightonly.’ThenCats,thelongestrunningandmostsuccessfulmusicalinhistory, prowlsintoPortlandonFriday,Saturday,and Sunday,.April23-25,aspartofPCA’sBroadway seriesFinally,onThursday.Mav13,at7:30 p.m.,thelegendaryYo-YoMawillperformwith pianistJeffreyKahaneCallPoiflixal812-0800 fororderingandinformation.

PortlandPerformingArts.25zAForest.Avenue, Portland.CelebratetheyearofthehareApril16 attheCambodianNewYearFestival.OnMay 15,Frcvlach!Frcylach!KlczmerAll-starswill performCallPPzVsBoxOfficeat”61-1545for ticketsandmoreinfonnation.

PortlandStringQuartet/1ARKSocietyfor Chamber Music, P O Box 11, Portland On Sunday,.April18.al3p.mintheWoodfords CongregationalChurch,thePSQwillpresent CesarFranck’s PianoQuintetin FMinor, accompaniedbvpianistFrankGlazer.z\lso,the quintetwillperformWallerPiston’sString QuartetNo.2andBorodin’sStringQuartetNo. 2inI)Major.Callthe1-irkSocietyat761-1522.

UniversityofSouthernMaineDepartmentof Music,37CollegeAvenue,Gorham.TheUSM JazzEnsemble,ledbyScottReeves,willperform intheCorthellConceitHallonApril17at8 pm.TicketsareS5forthepublic,83for students.On.April23,theDepartmentofMusic SpringShowcaseConcertfeaturesbolhstudents andfaculty.Itisafreeconcert,8pin780-5555.

Dance

MaineStateBallet,91EorcstStreet,Westbrook. TheMameStateBallet’sannualrecital(.'.otta DancewillbeheldonSaturday,Mav22.Tliere willbetwoperformances;call856-1662.Tickcts goonsale10a.rn.,April27,attheMaineState SchoolforthePerformingz\rtsinWestbrook.

Ram Island Dance, 25A f orest Avenue, Portland.OnApril30,IGmIsland’sAliveand Well,aperiodicshowingofnewdancesb\area choreographers,willbeperformedat730pin. fora$2suggesteddonation.SpectralEvidence,a contemporarydance"essay”basedontheSalem witchtrialsandfeaturinganoriginalwreussion scoreperformedlive,willbeperformedat730 onMav21and22atthePortlandPerforming ArtsCenter.'Picketsare$12,$6forstudentsand seniors."73-2562.

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n1975,upthereinOrono,just northofVeazie,BillChaney andRandyGrosslivednextto each other on Bennoch Road. They shared a common gully, theywalkedthesamepathtoschool, andtheybothlovedtheBruins.Butthat doesn’tmeantheyreallykneweachother. Billwasn’tthesmartestkidinthird grade.Hedidn’tgetallA’s.Buthenev¬

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AsBillhitthefirstandsecondgrades, heturnedouttohaveaspecialty:ask¬ ingquestions.Brain-teasers.Moralchal¬ lenges.“Haveyouevernotlied?”he mightask.Hisfriendsdidn’tknowwhat tosay.

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Or:“DoyourespectthattheOrono PoliceDepartmenthasauthorityover sou?”Thiswasespeciallyimportantto

Theyshareda commongully, theywalkedthesame pathtoschool,and theybothlovedthe Bruins.Butthatdoesn’t meantheyreally kneweachother.

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WhenRandyspoke,hepepperedhis statementswithlittlequestionmarks. “Atrecess?Ilickedthemonkeybars? Butitwasfrozenso1gotmytongue stucktoit.Andtheyhadtoripitoff? Andtherewassometongueleftonthe bar.”KidsmadefunofRand}’buthe didn’talwaysknowit.

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ed talking. Every day they’d walk togetherfromtheirhousespastthe trailerpark,upMountainvicwDrive anddowntoschool.Deepinconversa¬ tion.

Iftheteachersandparentsandother kidshadnoticedthemtogetherthey mighthaveasked,“Whatarethosetwo talkingabout?Wherearethe}’going?” Butthe\-didn’tnotice,sotheydidn’t ask.

BillandRand}’threwsticksoffthe overpasstogether.Theywalkedallover town,throughtheBasin,aroundthe river,uppasttheUniversity.

Then one Friday in November BillandRand}’climbedadirt mountainattheconstruction siteacrossfromschool.Penob¬ scotCount}'wasbuildingthem anewplayground,newparkinglot, newaccessroad.Theplacewasall tomup,litteredwithheaxyequipment andpipesandlumber.

ItwasalmostdinnertimeandBill askedcasually,“Hey,ifGodtoldvou tojumpoffabridge,wouldyou?”Bill alwaysaskedhisquestionscasual]}', which somehow put even more pres¬ sureonpeopletotrytoanswer.

“1don’tknow?”Randysaid.

“C’mon,”Billsaid.

“1don’tcare?”

“Okay.Okaythen,ifyouhadtoeat somebody—”

“Don’taskme.”

“ButI’mwondering,ifyouhadtocat somebodyalive,andtheywerescream¬ ing the whole time, who would you eat?”

“I don’t wanna wonder for you.” Rand}kickedatasandbag.“1would totallydothat,though.”

“Whowouldyoueat?”

“Nobody.”

“I’deatMr.Milner.Youwouldn’teat anybody?Evenifyouwerestarving?”

“TroyVerney?”Randysaid.

“Why?”

“Whatdoyoucare?”

“Ijustwondered.”

“Shutupaboutit.Nobodycares.”

“Sorry,”Billsaid.“Didn’tknowyou wereallsensitiveaboutwhoyouate.”

“Shutupaboutit.Nobodycares,

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“Whydon’tyouridebikes?”Bill asked.

“CauseI’llbeabettercardriverthan abikerider.I’mnotgoodridingbikes becauseofmyear.”

“Wow.”

“Advcaristiltedinside,anditmakes ithardridingwiththebalance.”

“Ilikeabananaseat.”

Itwasa30footdrop. Itwasalsothefirstyes ornoquestion

Billhadaskedhim.

“Icanstillhear,butridingbikesis hard,that’sall.”

“CauseIloveridingwithabanana seat,it’seasyriding.”

“Iknowitis.ButI’llbeaver}-good driver.”Randywassoundingannoyed now.“Okay?”

“Okay.”'

AfteralittlewhileRandysaid,“I wonderhowGodwouldask.”

“Askwhat?”

“IlowwouldGodaskmetojumpoff abridge?"

“Ibeenthinkingaboutthat,”Bill said.AndIthinkit’dbelikeavoice. BromHeaven.Andhe’dsay,‘Iwant youtojump’.”

“Butthat’snotwhatGoddoes.”

“Maybenot.”

Randythoughtaboutthat,thensaid, “Butifhediddoit?He’dtalkinareal¬ lyloudvoice,probably,andeverybody elsearoundwouldhearittooandpeo¬ plewouldknowIwasgonnajumpoff andthey’dcomeandstopme?”

“You’dhavetobetough,though.In caseyoufelloff,causeyou’dwanna survive.”

“I’m tougher than my brother?” Randvsaid.“Andhe’solder?”

“You’renotsotough.Howdoyou knowyou’retough?”

“1justam.I’mtougherthanyou. Yourarmsarealllikelittletinkertoy arms.”

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“Okay,fine.”

“You’renotneartoughasme?SoI wishthatyouwouldshutupaboutit?” “Okay.”

“Okay.”

Billsteppedtotheedgeofaman¬ madecliff,lookingdownatthelower partoftheconstructionsite.

BilllookedatRandy,'HienBillsaid, “Do you think you could jump off here without bending your knees whenyouland?”

Itwasathirtyfootdrop.Itwasalso thefirstyesornoquestionBillhad askedhim.

‘Yes,”Randysaid.

“1dareyou.”

“1candothat.”

‘Youcan’teven.”

‘YessirIcan.”

‘Youhavetoclearthedumpsterorit doesn’tcount,”Billsaid.

“Watch?”Randysaid.

And Randy jumped.

Thewaythedoctordescribeditto Randy’sfamily,whenRandyhit,all thebonesinhisfeetandinhiscalves andinhiskneesweredrivenupinto histhighs.

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Randyscreamedforawhileandthe firemen heard him and the ambu¬ lancecamedown.

Itwasreallybad.

MostpeopleneverevenknewBill wasthere.Randydidn’ttell.SoBill Chaneynevergotpunishedforbeing thereorfortellingRandytojump.It’d behardtoknowhowtopunishsome¬ bodyforthat.

Anyway,Randydidn’tdieandhe wasn’tpermanentlycrippled, either.Hewenttothehospital andstayedforalongtime.Two biglegcasts.'Fraction.'Hieprob¬ lem was, Randy couldn’t miss any school,becausehewasalreadytwo gradesbehind.Sotheschoolmadean arrangement.Theyhookedupaphone linefromRandy’shospitaltoMrs. Lyons’shomeroom,andtheyputalit¬ tlewhitephonebox,lookedlikean alarmclock,onRandy’solddesk,up bythechalkboard.Forallintentsand purposes,thatboxwasRandy.Forthe

restoftheschoolyearallthekidsinhis classwouldfightoverwhogottoturn Randyon.They’dyellandpushand shovefirstthinginthemorningand finallyMrs.Lyonswouldpickoneof them,usuallyKimNelson,andshe’d gettogoovertothelittlewhiteboxand fliptheswitchandsay,“Goodmorn¬ ing, Randy.” And Randy was always there.

Wherecouldhego?

Billneverwantedtoturnonthebox, soheneverdid.

AfterthirdgradeBilldidn’taskso manyquestions.IIegotreallyinterest¬ edincopsandwhatittooktobeacop, andhestayedinterestedinit.

AfterthirdgradeRandynevergotleft backagain.WhenthefollowingSep¬ temberrolledaround,therehewas,at schoollikealways.Asifhe’dhadthe samekindofsummeralltherestof themhad.

RandyandBillstilllivednexttoeach other.Andeverydaytheystillhadto walktoschool.Thefirstweekorsoof thenewschoolyearBillhardlysaw Randyatall.

Whentheyfinallydidseeeachother it was a mini-Monday, half day at school.'I’heystoppedatthetopof Randy’sdrivewayandstoodsilently togetheraminute.“Mydadisthrow¬ ingawayallhislightbulbsandthose longfluorescenttubes,”Billsaidby wayofgreeting.“Theyreallyshatter cool.”

Itwasn’taquestion.Itwasaninvita¬ tion.

RandywasalittletallerthanBillthis year,andhesteppedcloserandlooked straightdownathim.Billstepped back,alittleafraid.“MyfriendsinBan¬ goraregettingmeworkontheircrew, fixingthezambonisattheAlfondAre¬ na.And1gettopracticeasmuchhock¬ ey as I want." Randy had stopped usingquestionmarksinhisregular speech.Hedidn’thaveroomforthem anymore.dTcnRandyspat,andalittle gotonBill’spantleg.Tough.

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