Portland Monthly Magazine July/August 2002

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n|^^anWaltonhasworkedas IIRockefeller’sboatcaptainfor17 years.IIe’sevenoverseenthe JbuildingofsomeofRockefeller'sboats. o\llwiththeexceptionofhiscurrent\ew iloonwerebuilttoRockefeller's pecifications.Butwhenhedecidedlast ■ummerthathewantedabiggerboat, herewasatwo-yearwailbeforeIlincklev ;ouldbuildit.

"Whenvou’re87yearsold,that’squitea chiletowait,”WaltonsawsofRockefeller. 1'hevsettledinsteadona1999,black,52ootSou’WesterSloop(onemast)with ,'ustominterior,chcrrvwoodfinish,and narblecountertops.

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Deepredmahoganygracestheoutside andinside,cherrywood.

"1Ie’snotavenextravagantperson," savsWalton.“1Iecouldhavea250-foot boat,butheonlvwantssomethinghecan handlehimself.”After78yearsofsailing. Rockefellerlikestobeinvolvedinthe process,"sonottofeellikehe’sonan oceanlineroraplane,”savsWalton.

Iheyhadoneofthenmostmemorable tripsin1995,theyearRockelellerbought /InnvstAloon.(herthreeweeks,they wentfromSealIlarborto\ewAork, throughtheIludsonRiverandKeric CanalSystem,uptoCanada,andback, eircumnayigatingtheAdirondacks.

RockefellerwillflytoPortlandor CanadaandhaveWaltonmeethimwith theboat,thenenjoyaonewaytripback toSeal1larbor.

IlieislandofCrandManan,Canada,is oneoftheirfavoritespots,alongwiththe Caribbean-likeRoque1larborolf Jonesport,Maine.TheygotoCobscook Bav,“awildplace,"orDamariscotta Islandandanchorthereforlunch.

TheOven'sMouthisanotherfavorite-a narrowspotintheDamirscottaRiver. Brayecaptainscanonlyventureinat hightide.“Aoncanalmosttouchthe banks,"saysWalton.They’llanchorina beautifulmarshoyernight.

InJuly,they'llvisitMatinicusRock,the furthestislandoffthecoastofMaine,to seetheswelledpopulationofpuffins. They’llsailtoStonington,Blue11ill, PenobscotBay.PrinceEdwardIsland.

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Rockefellergrewupspendingsummers inSealI(arbor.11isfatherandmother builttheworld-classRockefeller Cardens.1lesitscurrentoverseer. Iliswife,Peggs;startedtheMaine Coast1lerilageTrust.Oser25sears,she raisedmillionsofdollarstobuyhuge Rockefellerwillflyto PortlandandhaveWalter meethimwiththeboat, thenenjoyaone-waytrip backtoSealHarbor. stretchesoflandsothecoastshelovedto sailwouldneverbespoiled.Shetook particularinterestintheBoldCoastfrom CutlertoI.ubcck,uptotheU.S./ Canadadivide.Shemadeprotectingit herlifecommitment.1houghshedied sevensearsago,herson,Richard RockefellerofFalmouth,carriesonher dreamforaperfectMaine.

Merle1lallethasowned Falmouth’sIlandsBoatMarina since1967.1lis39-footwinecoloredNelson/Marekistheprideofthe Ilallettfamily-onein11Scaramouches theIlallettshaveowned.Boughtinthe fallof2000fromMassachusettsMaritim Academs,Scaramouchewaslovinglv rebuiltthatwinterandcampaigned lastsummer.

“Webroughtitbackfromanold racehorse,"Ilallettsassofthemodernri< withkevlarsailsandellipticalkeel.“Itsa compositebuiltraceboat,lightandfast tosailproperls."

Ilallettandcrewof10reapedthe rewardsofrehabilitatingherwhen(lies' finishedsecondintheCulfofMaine Series(CMORA)lastyear.'Flies'wonits classintheMSRegatta,araceIlallett started21yearsagotobenefitmultiple sclerosisresearch.

“We’segotanenergeticcrewofms threesons,andoccasionalls'ms' daughter,”Ilallettsass."Mswifeis nasigator.I’mthecoordinator.Idon’t| liketocallmssclfCaptain."Butwhenhi| soncuthisheadonaspinnakerpolelast summer."ItoldhimnottobleedontheS deck."laughsIlallett.

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AmericanPromiseisanotherboatto lookforattheMSRegattathissummer. Acustom-built6()-footcutterdesignedby famedledIloodinRhodeIsland,this boatpromisedtoearnDodgeMorgan aroundtheworld.In19S5-86.itdid.

"Iltookme150davs,onehour,and sevenminutes,"Morganrecitesfromhis homeonSnowIslandinIlarpswcll.1Ie nearlvcutthepreviousrecordof292days inhalf.

Mlhoughintendingtomakethetrip fromPortlandtoPortland,hewas sidetrackedtoBermudalorrepairs.

"Theproblemswereallvenimportant

"Webroke1s records."Morgan recallsreferringto himselfandPromise. “Theyallreallywent totheboat.1just sailedtheS.O.B.You cangoanywhereone nauticalmileata time."

“Ihaditdesigned forthechoreof sailingbvmvself,' Morgansavs.“'1cd designedacleversail svstemsooneperson couldhandlethe hugesails."

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over'em.”Morgansays. IIedepartedfromBermudaanddidnot stopuntillieranintoitfromtheother sideoftheearth.

possibletosailaboatthatsizesolo.Since then,designshaveimproved."Guysarc sailing60-footersaroundtheworldallthe timenow.”besavs."Thekevisthat1m

theonlyonetoeverdoitnon-stop." Originally,theboatwastobecalled "Promise.""1cantellthequalityofa personbyhowtheykeeppromises," Morgansays."1keptmypromiseofasolo sail.‘American’cameintoitwhenI foundoutnoAmericanhadeverdone itbefore.”

Withitswhitehullandred,white, andbluestriping,77,000-pound AmericanPromise.Morgansavs, "wasandisanextremelystrongboat. Southernoceansareverywildwith inclementbcasyweather.” HedescribeshisjourneyinVoyageof I AmericanPromise[IloughtonMifflin]."Whataclevernamethatis,"he says.Althoughtheformerbestsellerisout ofprint,“Isawitforsaleamonthago, inscribedatBarnesandNobleBooksfor S209.05.Whatatotalripoffthatis,” Morgansays.Itshardtofind,butsome

havefounditoneBay[presumably uninscribed,acopysoldonJune18thon theonlineauctionsiteforSI].

AmericanPromiseiscoiningbackto CascoBayinAugust,likesheusually docs,sailedbvmidshipmenoftheU.S. NavalAcademy,towhichshewasgiven. 'Theyuseheraspartoftheirprofessional

Boughtinthefallof2000

fromMassachusetts MaritimeAcademy,Merle Hallett’s Scaramouche waslovinglyrebuiltthat winterandcampaigned lastsummer.“Webrought itbackfromanold racehorse,”Halettsays.

sail-trainingprogram.Itwillcompetein theMirmoulhraceandtheMonhcgan Islandrace,lingeringinCascoBasabout fivedaysandstavingabouttwoweeksin Maine.Adozencrewwillsailwhat Morgansailedaroundtheworldalone. “Icouldwritevolumesaboutthe experience,hesaws."Solitudewasoneof thebestlessons:Solitudeisnotequalto loneliness.Ivebeenlonelierinacitsofa millionthanalonebvmssell.Aperson spendingthatmuchtimealonebetter knowhimselfandbaseasenseofhumor."

MorganhaslisedinMainesince198s. IIe’scurrentlychairmanat\XI,aNew Ilampshirecompanythatmakes electroniccommunicationsequipment, brom1985-98,lieownedtherccenth defunctAlainelimes. Nowownerof CascoPayWeekly,.Morganlaughswhen hesayshisfirstwife,I.aelMorgan,runsit.

"IknowMainebetterbsitsbuossthan b\itsroadsigns,"hesass.

IIekeepshistwocurrentsailboatsin SnowIsland'sQualiogBas.Wingsof 7ime,a53-footsloopcustomdesignedbv led1lood,is,inaword,“elegant.Itake herforlongdistances.”Morgansass.And thenthere'sEagle,aM-foolgaff-hcaded schoonerdesignedbs-thelate,renowned, traditionalboatdesigner,Murras PetersonofSouthBristol,Maine.Eagle hasspent54ofher76searswithMorgan. "Shemaynotsailfast,butshe’sthemost beautifullittlethinginthefleetattheMS Regatta,”heinsists.“Iliketogoshort distancestoshowheroff.”

CamLewisofIancolnvillesailedhis

whopping11O-foolcatamaran Iearn Adventureinaracearoundtheworld fromBarcelonatoMarseille,I’rancc.1he RaceoftheMillenniumstarted December31st,2000|see“(hitscN (Oon:(JamI,ewisInteniew,”PoHTIAM) M\G.\Z/M.,April2001|.TimZimmer¬ manlaterwroteabookaboutit:'llll‘. RACE;TheIdrstXonstop,Round-theworld,Xodlolds-liarredSailing Competition11longhton-Mifflin]. AlthoughZimmermansavsTeam Adventurewasthefastestboat,arogue waveforcedthemtostopinSouthAfrica forrepairs,andagaininNewZealand, knockingthemoutoftherunningforfirst place.Ihexlostfixccrewalongthewax': threeiomedicalproblems,andtwo others“jumpedship."“Itswhyibexused tokeepshipsatsea."sax's1,ewis. “Otherwisethecrewwouldheadoxerto thebarsandnewercomeback.”

CirclingtheglobeinS2daxs.Team Adventurefinishedthird.

IhcboatiscurreiitlxinRhodeIsland pendingrepairsafterI,cwisandhiscrew of13attemptedtomakethetrans-Atlantic

Shamrock V

MostrecentMainestop:PortlandYachtServices,ForeStreet,Portland. ShamrockP'svoluptuousinteriorduringherPortlandstop gracespages12-13.Notcontentwiththat,newownershavecompletely redecoratedherbelowdeckssincethen!

“'Ihat[isn’t]brisk,baby!"

Sir'lhomasLiptondidn’thavequite enoughbrisknessinhislovelyJ-sloop ShamrockVtowinthe1930America’sCap. NonethelessthejollyEnglishmanwonthe theracingworld’sadmirationas‘theworld’s bestloser.’

Liptonhadplentyofcups,anyway. Sir’lhomasLiptonwasthefounderof Lipton'Lea.

ShamrockV,whodazzledPortlandwitha stopatPortlandYachtServicesafew summersago,hasafewotherpiecesof historyunderherbowaswell.Hersecond owner,SirT.O.M.Sopwith,wasthe designeroftheSopwithCamel,Britain’s famedfighterplaneofWorldWarI. Sopwiththensoldtheboattoaviationfriend SirRichardFairey,whodesignedR.A.F. planesforBritainduringWorldWar11. OnlytenJ-classsloopshavecxerbeen built.Many,includingBathIronWorks-

builtJ-sloopRanger,werescrappedfortheir metalduringWorldWarII.Threehaxc managedtosurxivc.ShamrockV,theonly woodenJ-classremaining,alwayswins praiseforherdelicatebirds-eyemaple interior.

AlfredJohnFrugallycrewedon ShamrockVforthe1930challenge.Ile remembersbeingwelcomedbyAmericain Newport.RhodeIsland,vxithashellfish luncheon,andthoughitwasProhibition, bottlesofliquor.“[B]cforetheluncheonwas finishedsomeofourladsweretheworselor wearandoneatleastfelloffhischair!"

Onasimilarnote:MikeMartinswasalso acrewmanaboardShamrockV;however, hisexperiencexx-asbeenmuchmorerecent. TheyachthadtakenatourintoPortland Ilarborseveralyearsago,andofthisMartins slates,“althoughmymemoryisvagueabout ourstayinPortland,Iwasthere!”Does Portland’snotoriousbarscenestrikeagain?

recordinAugust,2001.Kourteenhours intoit,thc\collidedwithanunidentified, immersedobject.Thcv’reanxiousforits returntoMaine,mavbcnextyear.They’ll luneanothershotatwinningtheroundthe-worldracein2004.

AtthefrontoftheDcLorme.Maps headquartersinYarmouth,an enormousreplicaoftheearth rotatesandrevokesinsideaglassatrium, visiblefromtheroad.Over41feetin diameter,"Kartha”istheworld’slargest movingglobe,accordingtoTheCaimncss BookofWorldRecords.I 1’,ven-inch representsabout16miles,everyocean depthdetailed.

bounderandCT'.ODavidDcDirme designed“Kartha”inthehopethatpeople wouldhaveabetterappreciationofthe worldaroundthem.Seeingit,I'mableto appreciatethemagnitudeofTeamAdven¬ ture's,andcspcciallv,DodgeMorgan’s, accomplishments.Morgansailed22,000 nauticalmilestogetaroundtheKarth. That'sabout1,512inchesof“Kartha.” Delxmnehasastunning63-loot antiqueboatofhisown:TheWilliam

Iland.TheIwo-masted,ketch-rigged motorsailoristuckedinsidetheharbor onPortlandPier,lookinglikeasmall pirateship,allwood,painteddarkgreen andbeige.Thecannononthebowis Del.orme’sfavoritefeature,areplicaofa 1700sdesign.

“IknowMainebetterby

itsbuoysthanbyitsroad signs...”DodgeMorgan keeps WingsofTime, his 53-footsloopcustom designedbyTedHood,in

SnowIsland’sQuahogBay.

ThelateWilliamIlanddesignedthe boat,awell-knownmarinearchitectborn inPortlandin1875.Del.onneclaimshe woniteightyearsagoinapokergame. “Threeacesandacoupledonees,’’he laughs.“IcallittheWilliamhand.” Obviouslvamanwithasenseofhumor,he savshe'stheblacksheepintheDelxirme famik,startedasjanitorofthecompanv,

andwaspromotedtoChiefCicek.

“Theowneroftheboatbeforeme, WalterKilkins,ofblockIsland,toldme, ‘Il'snota“she”boat,it’sa''he”boat.”’ Withits671Detroitdieselengine,"The WilliamIlandcarriesenoughfuellogo non-stopfromheretoChibaonauto¬ pilot,”De!.ormesavs."Sovoncouldgo IosleepandinIwoweekswakeupin Chiba...IfvonwantedIogothere."

IIeprefersjauntsupIoRockportand BarIlarbor,ordowntoBlockIsland, Nantucket,andVinevardIlavciion Martha’sVinevard.

CommercialStreetstrollersareableto secTheWilliam1landevenduringthe off-season:becausetheboatiswooden, Del,ormekeepsitinthewalervear round.It'sfunIolookatitandimagine himsailingitaroundhis"Kartha," mappingtheworldasweseeitthrough theevesofDel,orme.

You'llusualkfindTheWilliamIland behindJ’sOvster,rightoutsidedefense attorneyDanI.illev’soffice,wherethe legendarytriallawyerkeepshisnotor¬ iouslypowerfulCigaretteboat.Defender.

MICHAEL GOOD

FromPortland,I,ille\caneasilyreach Kennebunkportin20minutes.Unless lie'sinahum.

IInwardGoldenfarbhasbeenrestoring buildingsinPortlandsince1974:21total. 12ofwhichareonExchangeStreet.It’s nowonderhis38-footoceanracingboat iscalledRestoration.“Il’swhat1was doingatthetime,"hedeadpans.

Cigarettehasbecomeagenericname lorlong,sleek,super-fast,boatsbut Goldenfarb’sistherealdeal.Itwas builtinNorthMiamiBeachonThunder Row,astreetknownforthescreaming speedsreachedbvboatsmadethere. “Everyoneliesaboutthespeedoftheir boat.”Goldenfarbsaws."Butsomereally cangoupto115milesanhour.You’ve gottobasegoodlifeinsurancetoown oneofthose."

11iscanclimbto70milesperhour.1Ie assuresmethisspeedislegit.“Speedis myfavoritethingabouttheboat.The loseforspeediswhysomeonebinsa boatlikethis.”

Thegasitguzzlesisnot.“Igowherever thegaswilltakeme,”hesa\s,usually betweenPortsmouthandPortland, occasionallyfurther.

“Weputalotofthoughtandloseinto theboat,"hesaws.“Itsdesign,itscolorwhitewithlightanddarkblueandsilver stripingdowntheside.

“AlotofboatsinFloridaaredesigned withspidersandbubblesonthesides.” hesays.“Butweexplainedwhentheboat wasbeingmadethatitwasgoingtobein Mainewaters,thatwewantedamore consenativcCigarette."

11iswifedesignedthetwo/American flagsonthesidesoftheboat.“They mightmakeitevenmoreconsenatise,” hesass.

Thoseflagsmusthaveaddedtothe desiredeffectwhenGoldenfarbwas askedtoplavGeorgeBushinascenario orchestratedbv\ewsweek. During GeorgeBush’spresidency,aXenwceeC reportercametoKennebunkporttore¬ enactadasinthelifeofthePresident. IIewantedtofindouthowthepresident fitsomamactivitiesintoonedaw Althoughthepresidentwasnotinvolved, thereporterplayedgolf,tennis,horse shoes.Whenitcametimeforaboatride, thereporterneededaboatsimilarto Bush’sfidelity.That'swhereGoldenfarb camein.11isRestoration became fidelity’sstand-in.Butwhichisfaster?

"Botharevervfast."insistsGoldenfarb.

576CongressStreet OneBlockfrom PortlandMuseumofArt wnm

''You’reIrvingtogetmeintroublewe'reneighbors."

WhenthereporteraskedGoklenfarb howmuchtheboatcost,hejusttold him."It’scheaperthanapsychiatrist.”

“It’sagreatsenseofexhilarationanda wavtoclearthecobwebsoutofthebrain,” Goklenfarbelaborates,“althoughsome peoplethinkthattogo70milesanhour inaboat,vonmavneedapsychiatrist.”

Clearingtheheadcouldbejustwhat thedoctorordersforaleaderofthefree world.In197s,Bushboughta28-foot,8inchCigarettewithtwo165-horsepower engines.Wlienthatwasn’tenough,he upgradedto185horses.IIenamedher aftertheI'idelilvPrintingCompanyof “Butweexplainedwhen theboatwasbeingmade thatitwasgoingtobein Mainewaters,thatwe wantedamore conservativeCigarette.”

-HowardGoldenfarb

Ilouston.Aftersellinghisstockinthe company,heboughttheboatwith theproceeds.

In1998,heretiredFidelitytotheBush .MuseuminTexas,onlytoreplaceher withanewer,fasterI'idelityII.

SpeedaddictReggiefountain,the largestbuilderofhighperformanceboats intheworld,builtfidelityII.Onefeature isherdce]>-\cehullthatcushionsthe impactofwaxesathighspeeds.The DrugEnforcementAgencyevenuses fountains’tochasedrugsmugglers.

IlieBushesusesthe36-footboatprimarily forfishingtripsupthecoastandforvisiting harbors.’IheykeepheratYachtsman MarinaontheKennebunkRiser.

"Hepassedmeonce,andintwo minutes,hewasoutofsight.”recalls CharlieRimmer,directoroftheboating committeeatthehistoric.ShingleShied KennebunkRiserClub.

“1’hatboatdoesn’tgooutwithouta SecretServicemanfollowingit.Ilecan gise’emagoodrace."

1lieSecretServicewillcometoports aheadoftimetopreparestaffforthe President’sarrisal.

AtDiMiUo’slast4thofJuls.Bush arrivedasaguestonaninternational, 160-footmotorsacht.

hiadditiontotheentireBushfamily.

Onehourhasnevermeant somuch!Askushowyour teethcanbe10shades whiterinjustonehour. Restoreyoursmiletoits naturalluster.Rembrandt LightningGelhasbeen clinicallyproventowhiten teethanaverageof10 shadesinonehour. Itissafeandformulated topreventsensitivity.

DiXlillo’shasplaxedhosttoTedTurner's 163-footmotorsailor,JuliaRoberts’s charteredxacht.ChristopherReese’s craft,andChristieBrinklev’sblue powerboat.Saw/I'rcedom.

TextdoortoDiXIillo’s,thegrandiose supervaehtSenstheMomentsatquietly inmidJune,hiddenbehindthecondos jettingoxerthewateratChandler’sWarf. She’ssupposedivownedbvasenior executiveatYankeeCandle.

BushsupporterandsausagekingJimmy DeancomesanimalhtoKennebunk¬ port’sChick’sMarina.Acrewoffixe barelxsqueezehiswhite,120-pltisfoot “BigBadJohn,"namedforthe singer/actor’sIb|>40’sballad,halfamile insidetheriser’smouth.

WalterCronkite|see"CruisingHie CoastofXlainessithWalterCronkite, interviewinPoKTI.WD Macazixf:, Julx/AugustI9991usedtocomeuponce asummer,andI’veheardhe’sfarmore thanadassailor.Butduetoharder health,he’sabithardertospot.\\henhe docscome,usuallvinlateJulxorduring themontholAugust,hetakeshis Camper/Nieholson61-footerdowntothe Caribbean,toXlartlia’sX'inesard.andup

thecoastofXlaine. heoriginalowneroftheManhattan¬ based[ChelseaPiers],15l-foot IlighlanderwasMalcolmI'orbes, whodiedat -0in1990.Ilisson,Xlalcom StevensonP’orbes,knownasStese[flat tax]I'orbes,isoneofthepublisher’sfisc children,fourofwhomarcinsolsedwith I'orbesmagazine.Stesetookasabattical DiMillo’shasplayedhost toTedTurner’s163-foot motor-sailer,Julia Roberts’scharteredyacht, andChristieBrinkley’s SweetFreedom.

fromb’orbesinthe1990sandself-funded hisRepublicancampaignforpresident. IIereturnedinhebruan'2000as presidentandeditorinchiefofthe magazine.IIeretainsamajorityofthe sharesinthecompany.Untilsidetracked bvpolitics,StesecarriedontheI'orbes traditionoftakingIlighlanderupto NortheastIlarborfortheirannualfriends, famils'.clientspartsontheyacht.Steses

assistantsassthefamilswilllikclvrevive thetraditioninthenearfuture.Thevaeht wasfeaturedinArchitecturalDigest.but itsmostunmistakableexteriorfrill:the helicopterontheupperdeck.

Porhes’schairman,formerReagan DefenseSecretaryCaspar(Cap) W'einbergcr,livesfulltimeonMount DesertIsland.NowS3,hesoldhis beautifulcustom-madeboatlastsummer. W'einbergcrhasalsoworkedasadirector ofPepsiandQuakerOats.

UparoundMountDesertIsland,Ibear there’samxsteriousChileancalled AugustineUdwards,whogoesby “Dooncv.”IIe’ssaidtohavemadehis fortuneasownerofChileaninsurance companies,newspapers,andPcpsi-Cola ofChili.When11incklexcameoutwith itspicnicboat,itspricetagthen $325,000,he’srumoredtohaxewalkedin andsaid,"Ok,Iwantoneredandone blue.”IIeownsmorethan10boats,some ofthemspectacular.

Youmax’sometimesseeCharlesButt fromtheI’ortune500I,ist.Ilis111<B SupermarketfranchiseintheSouth earnedhimthelisting.IIehasahomein SoamesSoundandcruisesaroundinhis

120-footglobalRebecca.

AndJim(21ark.founderofNetscape,on hisHyperion,sometimespassesthrough. ItsheenspottedinKennebunk.IIc'llbe racingitintheAmericasCupfestivities. WatchoutforGeorgia,a15()-footsloop ownedbyabigIIonicDepottvcoon.

Richard1Iofferingownsmostof MarshallIslandandissaidbssometo sailmorethanprobabkanvonein Maine.IIeboughtbisRabbit,anold SO-footracingmaxiboatfromJim holan,theownerofMadisonSquare Carden,RadioCitv.MusicIbill,and theKnicks.

hiniid-June.Camden’sWavfare Marineworkedonthemagnificent \ictoriaofStratheam, launchedMarch 26th,2001bvAllovYachtsInternational inAuckland.NewZealand.

Hefferingbought Rabbit fromJimDolan,ownerof MadisonSquareGarden, RadioCityMusicHall, andtheKnicks.

Oneoftheworld’sleadingcustom supersachtbuilders,Allovstarted constructionoftheIsO-footmodern performancebuttraditionally'stvled ketch,inMarch1900.Designedforan anonvmousScottishownerbvnasal architects.LanganDesignAssociates inRhodeIsland,ithasamajesticblue aluminumhull,andmainmast standing48meterstall.Varnishedteak isusedextensivclvthroughoutthe

boat.Stainlesssteelaccoutrements sparkleonthedeck.

Walnutpanelingborderstheinterior, designedImAndrewWinchDesignsof theUK.Alargeskslightilluminates below.There’sanowner’scabin, studs,andsuite,asalon,twoguest suites,gallcw,andcrew’squartersfor six.Thedeckheadsarepainted, grooved,andbeamed.

StanPearsonofWavfareMarinesass Victoria's“oneofthemostimpressise boatsI’sceserseen."Shewillbemaking herwasbacktoMainefortheShipsard ChipracefromCamdentoBoothbason 1,aborDasweekend.

W'einsitcourtocontactuswithsour yachtandsupersaclitsightingsthis summeronssws.mainegctawas-s.com. Keepsourevesonthehorizon.

IT WAS A SIMPLE COTTAGE built bymygrandfatheramongthedunesona whitesandbeachhereinMaine.Ilhada largestonefireplacetokeepthechillaway duringsummerstorms.Ithadseasonal runningwaterandelectricitywhichcameon asinglewirestrungonwoodenpoles.When thewindblew,thewireswhistledmaking ghostlyseamusicongraywindydays. Mygrandfatherbroughtinmany loadsofrichbrowntopsoiland mygrandmotherplantedHowers, thousandsofflowersinan amazingprofusionofcolor whichshetendeddaily. Theyardwassurrounded byawhitepicketfence.On threesidesdunegrasscameup totheedgeofthefence.Inthefront theAtlanticOceansweptinonasmoothflat beach.Eachspringshereplacedherannuals. Ever)'summerthesearosescametolifein whiteandpinknestledamonggreenleaves whichgrewalongtheoutsideofthefence. Theyweretenacious happyflowers thatlovedthe sand)soils, wantingmore thananything elsetobeallowed tocomeinsidethe fencebutwereconvincedtwiceaweekbya push-reellawnmowertostayontheirside.

Inmemoryofmygrandmother’sgardens andherlifeamongtheflowerswecreated theSeaRoseRing.Shewouldhaveloved thisring.

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Bragging Rights

Forgetaboutyachts-PortlandHarborishometothe oldestactivetugboatintheU.S.ByAlexWatson.

ThebustleofPortlandHarborand theconstructionofCianbro’snew oilrigsshroudalivingrelic.z\little bluetugboat,thel'annie believedtobe theoldestworkingtuginthecountry,sits atPortland'sownRicker'sWTarf.The l'annieJ.,christenedRebecca,wasbuilt justnineyearsaftertheCivilWarand workedforalmost90vearsinPhiladel¬ phia.APortlandsalvagecompanvlater boughther,andin1968,CianbroCorp, purchasedtheFannie/.’shome,awater¬ frontpropertyoffW'cstCommercial Street,inheritingthevessel.

TheFannie/.issmall,at68feetand70 tons.Herpropeller,consideredinnovative inthe"sail”eraofherbirth,isalmostsix feetindiameter.Althoughsheisn’tnearly aspowerfulandfastasamoderntug,Fan¬ nie/.plavedalargeroleintheconstruc¬ tionoftheCascoBayBridge;duringthe project,shepushedbargesoutoftheway oftankersandluggedsteelbeamstothe worksite.Inherlengthvcareer,she’ssunk twiceinthePiscataquaRiverbuthasbeen repairedextensively.Today,dwarfedby larger,moremodemtugs,shecontinuesto workdiligentlvforCianbro.

TheBuoysFromBrazil

Withtheclockticking,Washingtonisguaranteeing$342millioninloansto

aBrazilianfirmbasedintheNetherlandstofinishconstructionontwo offshoreoilrigsdestinedforSouthAmerica.Andthebigshowisplaying outrighthere,onthePortlandwaterfront.StorybyLanceTapley.

hearonmycarradiomorenewsaboutPeterCianehcttc’srecentnominationfor governorbytheRepublicans.AsIparkonPortland’sCommercialStreettovisitthe bignewwaterfrontprojectofCianbro,thegiantconstructioncompanytheCianchctte familyfounded,1seechiseledinstoneinfrontofme,abovetlicentrancetoanew brickofficebuilding,thewords“EvieCianchctteBlock.”IlearnlaterthatEviewas PeterCianehcttc’saunt.HersonEricCianchctteownsthebuildingandthenearbyposh PortlandRegencyHotel.IfeelsurroundedbvCianchettes. AtthegatehousetotheCianbroofficesontheMaineStatePier,animpatientolderguard

FCommerceisunexpectedlyconfidentandserelfeMertl^w^^ •unwearied...IamrefreshedandexpandedwhentheTreigfittrainrattfes pastme...-HenryDavidThoreau, Mmy*'

isinstructingacluelessyoungwoman. “Asktheman'sname."heremindsher. Butthevbothforgettoaskmetosignin. Thingsarestillintheramping-upstage forthisoperation.

TheMaineStatePierandtheadjacent AtlanticPierwereleasedbyBathIron Workstorepairshipsfrom19S2untillast fall.OwnedbvtheOilyofPortland,and recentlynamedthePortlandOcean Terminal.the16-acresitealsocontains, onthestatepier,abig.blue-sided

warehousewithofficesonthesecond floor,whichiswhere1amheaded. As1waitinaconferenceroomtobegin mvinterviews.withdelightedsurpriseI rememberseeingtheoldshippictureson thewallsfrommyvisitstothisbuildingin thelate1960sasthewaterfrontreporter forthePortlandEveningExpress.Nostal¬ gically,Irecallmemanytalksherewith Ed1^nglois.theamiableheadofthe stategovernment'sMainePortAuthority. Ourconversationstendedtobeabout

howtokeepaworkingwaterfront working.Manyyearslater,itappearsan eternalstruggle.Andgovernmenthas longhadabighandintheeffort.Twenty rearsagoB1W'demandedandgotfrom statetaxparerstensofmillionsofdollars beforeitsetupshopinPortland1larbor.

NowChanbro,theworkingwaterfront’s latesthope,isleasingthispublicsiteto finishthemechanical,electrical, instrumentation,piping,andotherwork ontwohalf-built,12,000-lon,285-foothighfloatingoil-drillingrigs-dubbed Amethyst4and5-thateventuallywillbe towedtothecoastofBrazil,wherethey willboreintotheseabedamileortwo beneaththeocean'swarestoexplorefor oil.Amethyst4,tuggeduptoPortland fromMississippi,hasdominatedthe easternwaterfrontsincespring.

Eachrigisbasicallyaship'sdeck weldedontopoffourhuge,partially submergedpontoonswithaderrickinthe middle.Wliendrillingforoil,the pontoons'motorsconstantlyreposition thestructure,guidedbysignalsfrom GlobalPositioningSystem(GPS) satellites.Eachrigwillhareacrewof about120.

hecompanydownsouththat wasconstructingtherigswent bankrupt.Theirownersthen choseCianbrotofinishthejob. thoughithadneverdonethis kindofwork.TheownersareaBrazilianAmericancollectionofcorporations calledPetrodrill,basedinRotterdamin theNetherlands.'DieAmethystproject speaksvolumesabouttheinternational searchforoil.Ateamof30Petrodrill peopleisoverseeingtheworkinPortland. ItincludesCanadians,British,Brazilians. Dutch,andItalians.

Theendlesssearchforwork

Soon1amwalkingthroughCianbros cubicledoffices,whicharcfullofmen andsomewomenworkingatlaptops, poringoverblueprints,andstill unpackingcartons.

EormostPortlanders,thisbigproject unexpectedlybobbedupfromthedeep. Itwassomethingofasuqjriseevenfor Cianbro.Thecompanyonlyknows10 percentofitsbusinesstwoyearsahead. EnsuringCianbro’sfutureisaspecial challengewhencombinedwiththe inevitableboom-and-rcccssionbusiness evde,savscompanypresidentPeter Vigne.1Ieisalwayshustlingforwork.

Iinterviewhimbackintheconference room.Aswesitatavastwoodentable,it poursoutside.Throughthewindows,Ame¬ thyst■/loomsoverusacrosssheetsofrain.

"W'ehavenomasterplan,”hesighs. ManufacturinginMaineisdeclining, “butourcorecompetenceisheaw induslrv.Wliatarewetodo?"

1lisbroadanswer,andtheanswertothe specificquestionofhowhefoundthis job.istolookforworkonacontinental scale.Butratherthansendworkerstofarflungcornersofthecontinent,Vigne wantstofindworkinthosefar-flung cornersthathecanbringtoMaine-like theseoilrigs.

Thisparticularjobwillhelpquicken Portland’seconomvthroughthefallof 2003.Bvjune.Cianbroalreadv emplovedcloseto300people.The secondrigwillarrivethissummer.Bv earlyfall,800peopleshouldhavejobs. Vignewouldliketofindmoresuch projects,buthe’salsointensclvfocused ongettingthisjobdone.

“W'ehaveanextremclvtoughschedule tomeet,”observescompanv spokespersonDottieIlutcliins.

Amethystnotonlvprovideslocal employment,italsohelpsthecitv budget.Cianbro’srentwillbringinSI millionavearfor18months,andthe companvhasanoptiontoextendthe leaseforanothersixmonths.Ilowever, thecitywillsubtractuptoS63O,OOOfor "orkCianbrohastodotobringthe warehouseandofficesuptocurrent building-codestandards.

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Eor,asitturnsout,theUnitedStates MaritimeAdministrationsendschecksto Cianbroforthisoil-rigwork.The governmenthasguaranteedS342million inbankloanstoPetrodrillinoneofthe \laritimcAdministration'sbiggest guarantees,andinthecomplicated arrangementitpaysCianbrodirectly. EventhoughPetrodrillisaforeignentity, theU.S.governmentassistsitinorderto flowmonevtoCianbro.

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PeterCianchettethinksgovernment health-insuranceguaranteesforworking menandwomenarcbad.Butarcprofit guaranteesforthecorporationsgood?Isit anothercaseof.astheoldsayinggoes,so¬ cialismfortherich,capitalismforthepoor’ Thebusinessworldissucha contradiction,amuddvmixtureof government-hatingconservativeswho suckmillionsfromgovernmentnipples andhard-nosedexecutiveswhogush mushyplatitudes.Onthislastpoint. Cianbrohasaheavilyinspirational corporateculture.“Nooneinthisroom

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Ifvonarelookingforanewplaceto* explore,bike,orhikewithoutleavingthe. cits,Portland'snewest‘park’onthe PresumpscotRisershouldbealthetopof., yourlist.'HiePresumpscotRiverPreserve inNorthDeeringcontainsaunique

open-spaceexperienceofwoodlands, streams,waterfallsandoxer>500feetof frontageonthePresumpseotRiser.

Iremembermvfistvisittotheareaafew searsago,thinkingIknewPortland’s landscapeprettswellandthatthere couldn’tbemuchthatIhadmissed.At thetime,1couldn’timaginelocalstreams cascadingoserledges,arichforestof hemlockandpineandhowbeautifulthe Presumpseotlookedasitflowedpastsast stretchesofundeselopedshoreline.What asurprise!

IwasalreadsabigfanofPortland’s openspaces,suchasMaineAudubon’s SS-acreboreRiserSauctuan,Jewell l'alls,BaxterWoodsPark,thewoods behindIhcrgreenCemeten,and Riserton1rollesPark.ButthePresump¬ scotPreseneseemedspecial,perhaps becauseoftheriser’sbistersortodas’s pressureonopenspace.

Visitingthepresenecreatesthefeeling souaremansmilesawax.inWestern

MaineortheWliitcMountains.1think thisisduetoacombinationofforesttype, terrain,streamcascades,andthe undeselopedriserfrontage.

Toreachthepark,take/MienAxenue nearNorthgateShoppingCenter,turn ontoSummitStreettoCurtisRoadand thenOxersetRoad,wherethetrailis foundatthedeadend.

1'oralongerxersion.parkonSummit StreetatOatnutsParkandlookforthe PortlandTrailssignthatleadstothe PresumpseotRixer.(Pleaserespect nearbxprixatcresidenceswhenparking, anddonotblockdrisewaxsorleaxe behindtrash.)

Themaintrailleadsaquartermilefrom OxersettothePresumpseotRixer.Along thewax,sexeralsmallpathsexplorethe smallstreamthatflowsquitebrisklx duringspringrunoffandafterrainfalls. OncexoureachthePresumpseot.rixer trailsguidexouhalfamileupstream towardtheMaineTurnpikeoxerpass.

makingnumerousstreamcrossingsthrough tallstandsofpinetothenorthernendofthe parkanddownstreamashortwaybefore reachingprixatelandsinbalmouth.Hie PresumpseotPreserveisnow48acres, nearlxthesizeofDeeringOaksPark. PortlandTrailsxisionhopestoaddtrail connectionsandpreservationtoadjacent land\ialandpurchaseandeasements. Thesoundofcascadesandsmall waterfallsaddtothefeelthatxoucant possibkbeinPortland.Onarecentwalk, thecitvnoise,asidefromanoccasional rumbleofatruckcrossingtheturnpike bridgeandafar-offexeaxator,was replacedbybirdsongsandthesoundof waterrushingitswaxtotherixer. Oneofthekevrolesoithepreseneisto protectthisnatixehabitat.Ledgesand rockoutcropsofferxiewsontotherixer andfishingxantagespots.Terrainonthe oppositeshoreiswoodedandoftenquite steep,withnumerousrockledges.In someplacesrecentspringrainssend

smalltorrentstumblingintotheriser. Asanarborist,1foundtheforestalong theriserinteresting,ssithmaturesshite pine,hemlock,hugeoldredmaples, beech,moosemaple,shagbarkhickorv, andssitchhazel.Oldappletreesscattered alongtheriserremindmethatmuchof thisareassasoncefarmland.

Hrailconditionsarestillprettvrough. Goodss’iilkingorhikingshoesare recommended.Localmountain-bikers

Portland.1his19-acreparkandcasino complex,builtbs'Portland'strolles'ear coinpans,ssasestablishedin1896and lasteduntil1929.

Onehundredsearsago,Portlanders flockedtothePresumpscotKiser Trolles'Parkthere,ssliichfeatured acasino,dancehall,outdoor amphitheater,rusticrisertrailsand bridges,deersard,ornamentalgardens, esenarollercoasterandamusement

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Industrialpollutionperhapsmadethe biggestimpactonthelosscr Presumpscot.Bsthe1960s,theriser becamesopollutedsouneededtohold yourbreathassoucrossedoserthe bridgesonKt.302orKt.9.Inthe1070s, thePresumpscotmadetheIlWstoplist ofpollutedrisersintheUnitedStates. Thus,developmentnaturallsasoided theriserandriserbankasitssasunsightIs astheodorssasterrible,federalandstate havecanedoutanextensisenetssorkof trailshere,bothchallengingandscenic. .Asthepresenebecomesmorepopular,it ssillbeimportantforbothbikesand pedestrianstocoexist.Amaster-planning committeecomprisedofPortlandTrails, DmdbankCommission,citsstaff,and neighborsssillbemeetingregularlsto discussmanagingthepresene.

Trailandbridgeimprosementsare plannedtokeepimpactanderosiontoa

minimum.Inthemeantime,sisitorsneed tokeeptothetrails,‘earn-in&•earn-out’ litter,andrespectprisatepropertvsshile sharingthetrailssithothers.

Ilistoricalls',sincetheearliestsettlement intheregion,thePresumpscotKiserhas beenharnessedforposscr.Seseral skirmishesssererecordedbetweenNative Americans-who objectedtotheloss ofanimportantsearunfishers-and localsettlersssho soughttobuild damstoharnessthe riser’sfloss.The Presumpscotflows approximatcls'28 milesfromScbago Diketotheriser’s mouthinfalmouth, whereitfinallsmeetstheseanear Interstate295.

Duringitsjournos', theriserflosssoser numerousdamsand isworkedprettyhard beforereachingits destination.Oneof theris'er’smost famouslandmarksis tiresiteoftheformer RisertonTrolles Park,locatedatthe cornerofforest Avenueand RiversideStreetin

CanoesandAfriccmQueen-slyle steamboatssserepopularsummer attractionsbringinghugecrossdstothe risereachsseekend.Kiserton'Trolles Parkisrealls'aston'allitsossn,butthe trailsarestillinplace;soucansisitthe Cits'ofPortlandssebsiteat sswss.ci.portland.me.iistoseeold photographsandinformationfromthe friendsofKisertonTrolles'Park.

Canoe&■kasakaccesstothePresumpscotcanbefromRiverfrontParkin Westbrook,neartheRoute302bridgeat thePortlandAVcstbrooklinessithtake¬ outsattheKoute9BridgeinFalmouth orMartin’sPointonKoute1inPortland. PortageisneccssarvattheSmeltIfill Daminfalmouthsshercmarked.

cleanssatcrregulationsimprosedssatcr qualits'duringthepast30scars.SlossIs theriserqualitshasimprosed.So,in somessasspollutionhelped'sasethe openlandssvebaselodasatgreatcostto theensironment.

Inthepastfiscsears,theris'erssatcr qualitshasimprosedgrcatlsssith changesattheSAPPImillinWestbrook andthebreachingoftheSmeltIlill Daminfalmouth,thelast

impoundmentontheriser.1lerethe tidalportionoftherisermeetsthefresh ssatcrflossfromScbagoI.akeatthe ncarbsfalls.

'Ilieclosingandtheplannedremoval oftheSmeltIlilldamarcarealsictorv fortheriser,sea-runfish,andthe ensironment.Kegionalls,citiesand

(ownsalongthePresuinpscotare workingIousetheriserresourceina morecmiromncntallsfriendlyssav.'Irail groupsalongtheupperPresuinpscotin WindhamandGorhamareestablishing easementsandaccesstotheriser.

Ilore,groupsingreaterPortland, Westbrook,andFalmoutharelookingat ssorkingincooperationtoestablish regionaltrailsandtoprcserseshoreline lorpublicaccess.1he‘Friendsofthe Presuinpscot’baseledthessasasoscrall riserstessards,promotingacommongoal inprotectingandenhancingtheriser thatfessofusknoss.

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Portland,likemanscommunities, hasrealizedthischallengeand

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Thechargeofthecommissionssasto workforacquisitionandconscrsationof openspace,recommendonapriority basissignificantproperties,andaccept giftstromprisateandpublicsourcesto meetthisgoal.

WhenthePortlandRandbank Commissionmetinlate1999and2000, sscbeganourresiessofopenspacesin theNorthDeeringregionofPortland borderingthetossnofFalmouth.

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Zoe:( killiv,fromVermont,Robfrom Boston,andGabriel,whoseparentsowna goatfarm,talkedwithmeaboutMaine. Everybodywasinterestedineachother’s background.Tendegreesabovethe equator,itwascoolingjusttothinkabout lobsterfishingduringthewintermonthsin asmallislandoffthecoastofMaine.

Ilowwerethecrustaceansdowninthe Marquesas?Youguysweren’texactly starving,wereyou,withallthosecrabs?

Zoe: Ionlywish!Thatwastheother group,whostartedoutonthebeach.But wehadconchs,andoffMonheganI catchmoonconchsinmvlobstertraps, soIwasfamiliarwiththem.Themost deliciousgoodfortuneIfoundinthe Marquesaswasseaurchins.Ishowed everybodyhowtoeatthem.Ishowed themhowtoeattheuni.theseaurchin roe,butnoteverybodyrespondedtoit. Unicertainlyisanacquiredtaste. IstheSurvivor/oethesamepersonas thereal/oe?Ilowmuchdidthevwarp andsteamvou?

Zoe: Well,editingiscertainlyacreative process.Ihaven’twatchedallthe episodes,soIhaven'trcallvmetthe HA 7’me.ButfromwhatI’veseen,Ido feelI’mquiteabitmoreoutgoingthan theclipsshow,thoughsometimesina newenvironmentI'llkickbackand observe,likeam’winterresidentof Monhegan.I’malearnerbvlearning throughexperience.

WhatwasXlonheganesqueaboutthe islandyouwerestrandedon?

Zoe: IfeltlikeBrerRabbitinthebriar patch.BrerRabbitwasfromthebriar patch,soitdidn'tbotherhimtobe thrownthere.Orme!Ifeltverymuchat homeintheMarquesas.W'ewere650 milesnortheastofTahiti,10milesfrom theequator.Thebigdifferenceis,it’s damnhotaltimes.Thecamerasdon’t showit,butheatabsolutelydefinessour dailyactivitiesthere.Theirheatisour snow,inawav.

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Zoe: Zoedoesn’twanttogobackto fishingfulltime,winteronMonhcgan. .Aftergrowingupontheisland,raising mvson,workingatourinnandselling thatacoupleofscarsago,andlobstering 13searssvit11ms’ownboat,it’stimeto exploresomenessavenues.Ms’son’s goingtocollege.1Iehasanagenda planned.Aftermsmumpassedassasin 1996,1sassmssclfleasingfull-timelifeon theisland,alssassbasingahousethere buttakingsometimetodosome exploring.Ifeltbeingonthisprogram ss’ouldbeasvindowtogothroughtoopen uptoness-opportunitiesandagoodtime toreflectondreamsI’dliketopursue. Whatwasthemostbeautifulthingyou sawontheislandintheMarquesas?

Zoe: Hieislandheldmansspiritual things,butthessaterfallssassen beautiful.Thefreshssaterfall,the coolness,thessarmthoftheocean.I’ma realwaterperson,obsiousls’.

What'sthemostbeautifulthingyou've everseenonMonhegan?

Zoe: 1guessthessascscrashingagainst thecliffsoftheisland.Beinguponthe oceaninafin’s’.Goingthroughahighseasadventurefishing.Itrs’nottogettoo closetodeath.Isefallenoserboard before,but1hadacrcssnianaboard.It ssasasen;senroughtime.Itssas

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What'sthestrangestthingvonever pulledupfishing?

Zoe: Besidesa15-pomidlobster?Ihada fryingpaninmytraponce.Seacreatures. W'ethinkofthetropicsashavingwild creatures,butonMonheganIpulledup aturquoiseblowfish-likefishthesizeofa grapefruitwithasuctioncuponitsbodv. Youputitontherailoftheboatandno matterwhatyourboatdid,itstavedthere.

WhatSurvivorswillvoustillbetrading Christinascards20yearsfromnow?

Zoe: I’dliketosavallofthem,butreal¬ istically,we’llshareinternetmessages... I’dliketoworkwiththemalloffandon. Theirlivesarechanging,too. Haveanyofthempledgedtovisitvou onMonhegan?

Zoe: 1didhaveareunionawhileback withtheoriginalRotuteaminUtahin SaltI,ake.W'ehadabiglobsterfeed downthere,andIbroughtMaine lobsters.

Whatwasmostunfairaboutthewav youwereportrayed?

Zoe: Iguessimsenseofhumor-I’m muchmoreoutgoingandengagingthanI wasontheshow,andhowmuchI providedfortheminrealtime.Iwantedto bemoreofafishermanbuttherewerealot ofotherthingsgoingon.Ididsomediving afterwewonthemaskandflippersin searchoflobsterandoctopus.Wlicrewe wereinacoveandnotindeeperwater, therewerelimitations.'1’owardtheend1 triedtoconstructalobsterIra])butranout oftime.Ifelt,(tod,thevcouldhaveleftme ontheislandandthevcouldcomeback10 yearslaterandI’dbeflourishing.

Someonewho'sbeenoutinheavy' weatherknowsthere'sanexistential religionoftheseathatvougelthatmaybe youdon’ttalkabout.Whatdidyoufeel whensomuchreligionwasbeingspouted offbyvariousSurviorstowardtheendof theordeal?

Zoe: Therewasquiteabit.Idofeel myselfaspiritualperson,butIdon’tfeelI havetospendtimeinchurchtoexpress thatorhaveaconnection.'There’s obviouslysomebodyalotsmarterthan "eareoutthere.Asenseofmy grandmother,mvgreatgrandmother,mv ancestorswatchingoverme...There'sa goosebumpfactorvoufeciandvouget energyfromit.

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Zoe: 1leftsomeluckybonesthere,a luxuryitem.I,uckvbonesarebonesin theheadsoffishthatfloatjustabovethe eyeballsandnose.Theyarcspecial piecesofbonethatkeepthefish's equilibrium,andthcv’lltellyouthefish's age.They’repcarlv,almostopalescent. .WTenIgrewup,mvmotherandIwould gotothefishbeachontheislandwitha hammerandscrcwdrivicrandprylucky bonesoutoftheskeletonsonthefish racks.That'salittlespiritualpiece...Ialso grewupbuildingfairyhousesinsecret placesintheCathedralwoodsonMon¬ heganIsland.MaybemyAustraliaplace isalittlelikethat.

Whatwas/eraMostelliketotheyearroundislandersonMonhegan?

Zoe: ZeroMostelusedtobethereferee atthesoftballgamesweusedtohaveon Monhegan.Iremembergoingtothemas ayounggirl,andtheywouldbeagainst theprisonersfromThomastonwhocame thereongoodbehaviorontheboatfrom fortClyde.TheMonheganBlueswere theislanders.Mymother,Jeannie,and mystepfather,X'ictor.wereplayers.Zero wouldbebehindtheplatethere,being hisoutrageousself,comingupwiththe damndestthings.IIc’dalwaysmakeita specialevent.

IusedtocleanhouseforJoshandKate MostelwhenZerowasthere,andZero wouldcomevisitusintheMonhegan Ilousewhenmymomandstepfather wererunningthebusiness.Itwasfun. becausewechildrenwerealwaysthere, andsometimesthereweresingalongsin thelobbyfromsometalentedpeople fromNewYork,andduringtheparty Zerowouldcomeinandvisitusinthe kitchenandhaveafewadultbeverages. IIc’drollacigaretteonhisforehead, balanceitonhisnoseandpopitinhis mouth.Ile’dperformthistrickona regularbasis.

1alsousedtocleanhouseforJamie WvethatRockwellKent’soldplace. Jamiehasalltheseshellsoverthewalls. Youcanimagineanddrcamsomuch therethewavthehousehangsoverthe rocks.There,isaverycreativeaura. Anvothercelehritvguestsattheinn?

Zoe: 1remembertakingareservationfor IChristieBrinklcv.but1don’tknowifshe Ievershowedup.It’sfunny,butwhen

peoplecometotheisland,youjustkind oftakeitastheexperience,fonseethem ontheroadandsayhi.Yonaren’tnoticed butvou’rcwelcomedonMonhegan.

Knowingwhatyouknownow,whatone thingwouldyoulaketotheislandifyou weregoingtogohack?

1wentoxertherewithsolittle...I’dlike tobringapartner,afriend!I’dliketo bringmvfiancee.Iknowwho’dI'dlikeit tobebutvoucan’tprintthat.

Didyoueverwakeupinthemiddleo/the nightontheshowwithanideaorinspiration?

Ididhavemomentslikethat,butwhen \oucomebacktorealitywithoutknow¬ inghowpopulartheshowwas,voucome backtoawholedifferentworldandit disappears.Peoplewanttohavevouhere andthereandevenvvhcreandit’sagreat adventure.It’shardtoletsomeofthatgo whenvou’rcjuststartingtounderstandit.

You'reinPortlandallthetime.Whatare yourfavoriteslops?

Zoe: Beckv’s,ofcourse,forbreakfast.I liketheirItaliantoast,buttheirvogurl cupandmuffinsaremvfavorite.z\ndthe carlvmorningcrowd.Iwishthewhole worldcouldbeancarlvmorningcrowd. AlotofpeopleI’veseenthereare fishermenI'veknowninthepast. You‘fisherfolk’reallyareanextendedfamily. IevenknewBobBrownontheAndrea Gail;I'dspentsometimeinGloucester insomeofthepubsandbeennextto themandhadafewbeersatnightand chattedaboutfishing.

IdoalotofnightcrossesonMonhegan becauseI'mconstantlyrunningwiththe tide,andthatleavesvouatthemerevof it.I’vebeenonnighttimetravelsonthe MlxRS,MonheganHmergencvRescue team,whereI'mavolunteer.

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Incaseyouhaven’tbeenpaying attention,thenewunsungheroof thecity’sstruggletosaveitsartistic faceisPortland’sDowntownDistrict. TheLittleOrganizationThatCouldhas steppedintothevoidleftbyMaine Arts’relocationandthesuspended animationofPACA(PortlandArtsand CulturalAlliance)andkeptthe conceptofanaccessible“Arts District”’aliveforsummertourists. WithMaineArtsbusywiththeMaine FestivalandthePortlandArtsand CulturalAlliance(PACA)currently dormant,theoutfitbestknownforits OldPortFestivalandVictorian Holidaysisliterallycoveringthe waterfrontandpointsbeyondwithits seriesoffreeoutdoorevents.

“Foryears,we’vebeencateringto theofficemarketwithourlunchtime [outdoorconcert]series,"’explains PDD’sexecutivedirector,Rena Masten.“Nowwe’reencouraging peopletocontinuetousethe downtownafterwork,andtobring theirfamilies.”’Caseinpoint:the brand-new“AliveAtFive!”’concert seriesthatrunsThursdaysfrom57:30p.m.inMonumentSquare,which featureslivemusic.Thankstolocal supportfromCitadelBroadcasting

andSamAdams,Mastenproudly pointstoalineupofwhatshecalls "regionalheadlinersyou’dordinarily goandpaytosee."

That’snotall.CongressSquare devoteeswillhaveMoviesInthe ParkonMondaynightsandareturn ofthepopularFridaynightevents, thistimefordancingtolivemusic. AndtheWeekdayMusicConcert SeriescontinuesinTommy'sPark, focusingonthebestoflocal acousticperformers.

Allofthisisrunfromamodestset ofofficeswithasmallstaff,noneof whomfancythemselvesas impresariosorproducers-just purveyorsofyear-round entertainment,freetothosewhowant toappreciateandenjoywhatPortland hastooffer.Withtheirterritory expandingbeyondtheOldPortandits environs,PDDiskeepingupthecity’s marketedimageasanoutdoor performingplayground.Alongwitha bigthank-you,theydeservetoget whateverfinancialorlogistical supporttheyneed.

Forthecompleteschedule,call Portland’sDowntownDistrictat7726828,orvisittheirwebsite, www.portlandmaine.com.

It’snotoftenthatthecreatorofa wildlysuccessfulpieceofAmerican musicaltheaterdecidestotakeon directionofanindividualshow,much

saytheysawitfirst.Andnomatter whatdifficultiestheChurchmay currentlybefacing,it’sasafebetthat theSistersofMt.St.Helenswon’tmiss lessinMaine,inthesummer.But that’swhat’shappeningatthe OgunquitPlayhouse,whichstartedby scheduling Nunsense initsAugust519slotandwoundupwiththeshow’s author/composer,DanGoggins,at thehelm.

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ometimesagoodideagetstoo bigforitsbritches.That’s what’shappenedtothe BroadwayCabaret,lateofthe “I’veneverbeentoOgunquit,andI thought,whatagreatchancetohave aworkingvacationatthebeach,”’ saysGoggins,who’softenbeenon handwhenvariousproductionsofthe showhaveopenedaroundtheworld. Heisdelightedwiththeprospectof bringinginhisownproductionteam, aswellassomelongtimeoriginal castmembers,toadd Nunsense to thepantheonofhitshowsthathave beenproducedduringthePlayhouse’s sevendecades.

Thesurpriseisthatittookthislong. Bynow,Goggins’s Nunsense franchise -withitsvariousversions,includingan all-maleone-isbiddingfairto becometheLaw&Orderof moneymaking,small-castAmerican musicals.Whereveritgoes,itpacks houses;nunsareitsbiggestfans,and

ProducerLynnMcGheeisecstatic. "Weweresellingoutshows,and seatingwastoolimited.”’AttheSt. Lawrence,they’llseataround100, withtablesatstagesidetoretainthe cabaretatmosphere.Beerandwine willbeavailableforpatrons,with accesstoin-houseconcessions,or, McGheesays,"theycanbringtheir ownfood.”’Withpatronsrequiredto payonlythe$12showticket, McGheehopestoincreasefamily participation,makinganight outaffordable.

It’sthefirsteventofitstypeattheSt. Lawrence,thoughapartofthelong¬ termplantomakethespaceavenue forsmalltomidsizetheater Gogginsthinksheknowswhy.“The showhasabsolutelynothingtodowith religion,”’hesays,“and we madethe

decisionatthebeginningtokeepit relativelytimeless;exceptforthe occasionalthrow-inline,wedon’ttieit tocontemporaryreferences."

Sohe'llconcentrateonthelaughs, addingsomenewnumbersandnew dancessothatMaineaudiencescan

productionsaswellasconcert performers.ShowslikeMcGhee’s,as wellastheincreasingnumberofsolo artistscomingtotheSt.Lawrence,are propellingittowardchic"little roorrTstatus.

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The Armory Restaurant in the Portland Regency Hotel. Spectacular cuisine, Old Port charm, ft impec¬ cable service in an elegant yet casual atmosphere w/ fresh dinner specials from land ft sea. Unforgettable house specialties-Seafood Fettuccine w/lobster,shrimp,crab,ftmussels;SteakDiane,ft

Black Angus Sirloin. Also open for breakfast ft lunch. Reservations recommended. 774-4200.

The Audubon Room at the Inn by the Sea on Route 77 in Cape Elizabeth. Breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean ft culinary masterpieces featuring freshlocalproduce,nativeseafoodspecialties,ft exceptional handmade breads ft desserts. Grilled crab ft macadamia encrusted swordfish w/orange pepperbasilcoulisftsauteofMainelobsterftveal on fresh angel hair w/ roasted tomato beurre blanc. Patiodiningftoffpremisecateringavailable.

Serving breakfast, lunch ft dinner daily. 767-0888.

Bayou Kitchen. Serving cajun and traditional style breakfast ft lunch 6 days a week until 2 pm daily. Closed Tuesday. Fresh baked biscuits and cornbread go great with a bowl of gumbo or jambalaya. Daily blackboard selections including crawfish or black¬ ened gulf shrimp scrambled into your eggs. See our review at www.foodinportland.com 543 Deering Avenue, Portland 774-4935

Barbara’s Kitchen and Cafe, 388 Cottage Road, South Portland, across from the Portland Players Theater, heading to Fort Williams. Casual, creative, ft modestly priced cuisine for intimate dining by sunlightforbreakfast,candlelightfordinner.

Vegetarians can savor our Eggplant Ravioli with a Roasted Red Pepper Cream Sauce. NY strip steak w/ Portobello Mushrooms ft demi-glaze is a favorite of carnivores. "The rosemary focaccia is reason alone to pay a visit."-Downeost. Full bar available. Reservations 767-6313. www.barbaraskitchen.com

Beale Street Barbeque ft Grill - Under the bridge in Knightville, So. Portland. Features hickory smoked and grilledmeats,poultry,fishftseafoodaswellascre¬ ativedailylunchanddinnerspecials.Fullbarfeatur¬ ing Maine microbrews on tap. Reservations are not accepted. Children are welcome. Open all day, seven days a week. 90 Waterman Dr. So. Portland 767-0130

Cafe Uffa, Delicious food served in casual ft friend¬ ly cafe that features local artists' work. Almond Encrusted Salmon on a Sugar Snap Pea, Vidalia Onion and Butternut Squash Ragout. Beef Tenderloin with Mustard Sauce and Scalloped Potatoes. Asparagus, Wild Mushroom ft Corn Risotto. Entrees $ 10-$18 Breakfasts feature creative scrambles and omelets, Maine Blueberry pancakes with real maple syrup, and thick sliced smoked bacon. $4.50-$7. Dinners W-Sat. 5:30-10pm; Breakfasts Sat. 8am-noon, Sun. 9am-2pm. 190 State St., Portland. 775-3380.

Falmouth's landmark Italian restaurant is the award-winning Casa Napoli Ristorante featuring multi-regional authentic Italian specialties. Choices for lunch consist of soups, salads, sand¬ wiches and simple veal ft pasta dishes. Dinner entrees include traditional pasta dishes, pesce or seafood, veal, sirloin and chicken served along with salad, homemade bread and the chef's choice of a side dish and vegetable. The Casa Napoli prides itself on an extravagant wine list of whites and reds, imported and domestic. Lunch is served from 11:30-2 Mon.-Fri; dinner from 5-9 Sun.-Thurs., 5-10 Fri. and Sat. Res. highly rec. Sun.-Thurs., required Friday-Sat. 781-3342.

Take advantage of 5-star chef Tony Frechette's cre¬

ative touches at Cafe Stroudwater at the Embassy Suites Hotel. With an emphasis on Maine native seafood ft prime cuts of beef, Cafe Stroudwater offerseclecticbistro-stylecuisineftavarietyof select fine wines. For a most unique dining experi¬ ence, reserve a place at Portland's only chefs table, where you ft your guests will be pampered by Chef Frechette ft his staff while enjoying a 6-course meal prepared esp. for you. Breakfast, lunch, ft dinner daily w/ a spectacular Grand Sunday Brunch every 3rd Sun. of the month. Maj. credit cards, res. sug¬ gested. 775-0032.

Crickets Restaurant in Freeport. Delicious food at reasonable prices. Fresh local seafood, lobster, week¬ endprimerib,steaks,fajitas,pasta,salads,specialty sandwiches, vegetarian selections, daily blackboard specials. Private function room. Full service lounge. Maine micro-brews on tap. Easy parking only 1/2 mile south of LL Bean. Breakfast Sat. ft Sun. Brunch Sun., 11-3. Main Street, Freeport. 865-4005. Reservations/major credit cards accepted.

You can't beat the location of DiMillo's Floating Restaurant at 25 Long Wharf off Commercial Street for fabulous water views of Portland Harbor. Escape from the hustle ft bustle of the city. Watch the boats go by. Enjoy fresh Maine lobster year-round, steak, seafood dishes, ft more. Open 7 days a week from 11am-11pm. Cnildren's menu available. For drinks ft a lighter menu, try our Portside Lounge. 772-2216.

Dimitri's is a restaurant owned by native-born Greeks who have brought their homeland here in food and music. Specialties include Souvlaki (skew¬ ered pork), Avgolemono (egg and lemon soup), Mousaka, Mama's Spanakopita, Lamb Shanks Mytilini, and wood-grilled fish of the day. The Greek-style mussels are fantastic and the grilled banana dessert unique. Minutes from Portland at 185 Route One in Scarborough. Open 7 days, lunch 12-2:30 and dinner from 5 p.m. 883-9800.

Flatbread Company, voted Portland's "Best New Restaurant" is serving award winning all natural flatbread pizza, baked in a wood-fired earthen oven. Relax and enjoy the show as the Flatbread crew prepares, bakes and serves your flatbread from an open kitchen, placed in the middle of the dining room. Located in the Old Port, on the water, in a beautiful wharf building overlooking the Casco Bay Ferry dock. Open Mon thru Sun 11:30 to close. MC, Visa, AMEX.

Deep in the heart of the mysterious Woodfords area at 540 Forest Avenue is the Great Lost Bear, where you'llfindafullbarfeaturingover50draughtbeers, predominantly from local micro-breweries. Accompanying them is an enormous menu w/ everything from soups, salads, ft sandwiches to veg¬ etarian items ft steaks, as well as a large vegetarian selection ft the best nachos ft buffalo wings in town. Discover where the natives go when they're restless! Serving 11:30am-11:30pm 7 days/week. 772-0300. Visit us on-line at: www.greatlostbear.com

Jameson Tavern. Consists of two welcoming parts, a casual bar ft lounge ft a more formal dining room each offering a comfortable place for easy dining. Thebuildingisthesiteofthesigningoftheconsti¬ tution for the state of Maine when it broke away from Massachusetts. Classic preparations served in a graceful ft elegant setting make the Jameson Tavern a fine retreat from frenzied outlet shopping. 115 Main St, Freeport, 865-4196. Credit cards accepted; reservations recommended.

Eat at Marcy's to experience a true Portland diner, locatedintheheartoftheArtsDistrict.Marcy’sisa favorite among locals for breakfast ft lunch. Enjoy blueberry, raspberry or chocolate chip pancakes, chili ft cheese omelets or french toast. Burgers are big and juicy, pastrami grilled to perfection and home¬ made stews. Daily ft weekend specials for $2.95 include Italian sausage, B.B.Q. Kielbasa and Canadian style Bacon. Take out ft phone orders available (774-9713) on the corner of Free ft Oak St, Serving Breakfast ft Lunch from 6 am - 2 pm daily.

It's “Mex to the Max!" at Margaritas Mexican Restaurants ft Watering Hole! Two great locations in Portland, others in Lewiston, Augusta, Orono ft Portsmouth, Margaritas serves up "oversized" meals ftcolossal-sizeddrinks!There'salwaysfreehot chips ft salsa, ft downright legendary margaritas, ft 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 ft 11 Brown St near the Civic Center, 774-9398. Lunch at Brown St Fridays only.

Maria’s Ristorante, est. 1960 by owner/chef Anthony Napolitano, offers Portland's finest Italian cuisine with a very good Italian wine selection. Spacious, beautiful, Italian decorated dining rooms. Private rooms available for large groups. Veal saltimbocca, fettucini toscano, zuppa de pesce. Classic Italian desserts, Anthony's own pistachio gelato. Lunch: $5-$8, Tu-F, 11:30am-2 pm. Dinner: $9-$18, Tues.-Sat. from 5pm. 337 Cumberland Ave., free parking available. Please call 772-9232.

Oriental Table, Szechuan, Hunan ft Cantonese. We will prepare any of our dishes to your liking. We are happy to accommodate your special request; please let us know your preferences. We serve many vege¬ tarian and heart-smart choices. Hrs: Mon-Thu 11:30am-8pm, Fri ft Sat 11:30-9pm, Sunday closed. 106 Exchange St. (top of the Old Port) Portland. Tel: 775-3388, Fax: 772-3388. Food: —1/2, Service: —, Value for the $ — from Portland Press Herald-Go Cheap Eats, Nov., 2000

Parker's Restaurant. Since 1989 Parker's has been a cornerstone in North Deering Area. Open seven days a week 11:30 am til midnight. Homemade soups, great salads, hand-cut steaks make for the perfect business lunch. Fresh seafood, pasta and chicken round out a perfect menu. 1349 Washington Ave. 878-3339

The Pepperclub is a prize-winning restaurant ("Best Vegetarian” ft “Best Value" in Frommer's Guide to New England) featuring creative world cuisine. Its blackboard menu typically lists five vegetarian, three fish, ft three meat entrees, including a superb organic beef burger. Pepperclub offers relaxed, col¬ orful, unusually affordable dining on the edge of the Old Port w/ easy, free parking ft good wines ft beers. Open nightly at 5 p.m.; credit cards accepted. 78 Middle Street, near Franklin Artery. 772-0531.

Portland Dine Around Club offers a dining rewards program at over 75 restaurants through¬ out coastal, central and western Maine. Enjoy savings of $10-$25 whenever two people dine. Use your card twice and you've more than paid for your Membership (still only $29.95). With more than 33 new restaurants this year, you have more choices than ever in fine dining, family din¬ ing, regional, innovative, whatever the palate desires. Call 77504711, or visit dineportland.com for more information. Treat yourself to a culinary adventure tonight!

Saigon Thinh Thanh, 608 Congress Street, Portland. "Of the 137 restaurants listed in the 1996-97 edition, Saigon Thin Thanh is a fourstar restaurant ranked first in value. Saigon Thin Thanh is Maine's-and probably New England'sfinest Vietnamese restaurant."-Portland Dining Guide. "Four stars for food, service, Et value for money. With good, healthy, flavorful food Ft quick service in a pleasant, clean atmosphere, Saigon Thin Thanh is worth investigating. "-Press Herald. 773-2932.

Snow Squall restaurant voted a favorite by the locals; "You gotta, try the restaurant". Succulent Duck two ways, Large Lobsters, Grilled Atlantic salmon with frizzled leeks, Baked Haddock, and Maine Crab cakes with Grain mustard Aioli, are standouts on our wide ranging menu. Dinner is served nightly Lunch Monday to Friday and Sunday brunch 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday Dinner from 12 noon to 8 p.m. Enjoy our cozy fireside lounge, featuring a lighter menu or the full din¬ ner menu for casual dining. Private rooms to accommodate 100. Reservation are always wel¬ come at www.snowsquall.com or 799-2232

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 Et just minutes from the Maine Mall. Tony Roma's across the country specialize in the best barbecueribsw/ouroriginalsauce.Thegrillis always fired up for a full menu of chicken, prime rib, steaks, seafood, Et sandwiches, Et our famous loaf of onion rings. Breakfast buffet opens at 7am. Lunch Et dinner 7 days a week. Enjoy the casual atmosphere of Tony Roma's.

Tortilla Flat has been serving New Englanders fine Mexican food Et drink for nearly 30 years. At 1871 Forest Avenue in Portland you can find favorites likenachos,fajitas,chimichangas,tamales,burritos, tacos, enchiladas, Et frozen margaritas seven days a week, as well as seafood, steak, pork Et chicken cooked w/ a Mexican flair. With lunch specials starting at $4.95, a children's menu, nightly spe¬ cials,aChiliHappyHour,ascreened-indeck,Et take-out, Tortilla Flat is a memorable Mexican experience you can afford any time. For more infor¬ mation, call 797-8729.

Wok Inn Szechuan, Hunan, Cantonese Et Thai. Excellent food, fast and affordable. Choose from more than 130 delicious menu items. Eat in or take out. Delivery to Cape Elizabeth, Cumberland, Falmouth, Gorham, Portland, Scarborough, South Portland, Westbrook, Yarmouth Hours: Sun-M 11:30 am - 9:30 pm, Th 11 am - 11 pm, F-Sa 11 am - 2 am. 1209 Forest Ave., Portland. 797-9052 or 797-9053

Woody's Bar and Grill

43 Middle St. Portland. Serving creative, fast food cuisine. Featuring local natural beef and chicken, and a focus on fresh local ingredients. Make sure to try the already famous "Woody Burger", and the soon to be famous Fish Tacos. Daily specials, including natur¬ al steaks, vegetarian and vegan dishes, soups, and seafood. There is a great selection of food friendly beer and wine. There's also gelato and other fresh deserts. Woody's serves this all up in a relaxed, cozy, and casual atmosphere. "A burger joint in the best sence of the word," Portland Press Herald. Open for lunch Tuesday thru Friday. Dinner nightly Tuesday thru Saturday. Call (207) 253-5251 Check us out at: www.woodysburgers.com

SeaStarGrille

Ifyoujustwanttodropinforacasual five-starmeal,besurenottomissthe SeaStarGrilleinKennebunk’s1,owerVillage.'Thisissummeratitsbest.Its seasonisshort-they’reonlyopentill

-notaneasytask.Thesalmon(SIS)was slightlycrispyontheoutside,perfectly moistandtenderontheinside-we couldn’tbelievehowgooditwas.“Thisis trulythebest-cookedsalmon1\eever had,”myguestburstout.Besideherwas adinerwithabigbowlofmusselsand grilledbreadtosoakupthebeautiful juices.'Iliedinerdidn’tlookup.Uewas devouringthemusselssofasthedidn’t havetime.

Incomprehensibly,thisisaplacewhere someonecoulddriftininblacktieor withasunburninflip-flopsandcomfort¬ ablyreadanewspaperwhiledrinkinga crispglassofwhitewinefromthefull bar.It’safive-starbeachrestaurantwithSeptcmber5-sowesayabsolutelyget thereasfastasyoucan.It’sbreezv,hasa greatlittlebar,featuresraw'oysterswitha

outthebeach,almostCaribbeaninits unstudiedsimplicity-withoutanykitsch orfakegrunge|likesouhavetowade rawbar,andthe localfishand seafoodisso freshitmomen¬ tarilycrosses yourmindthat maybeyou’ve neverreallyhad freshfish before.We actuallysawa

lobstercrawlingacrosschefEricHowton’scounterasheadroitlytossedaslew ofmusselsintotheairwhileflames lickedscallopsandotherfruitdemer fromhisopen,theatre-likegrille.

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wildMaineblueberrypie($5)withhand¬ madewhippedcream,anddon’tmissSea StarGrille.Five-coursespecialsarejust $29.Reservationsarerecommended,but theserviceissofriendlythisisnotthe kindofrestaurantwheretheyasksouif jouhavethemjusttomakesoufeel intimidated.967-1198. -CalinSargent

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BatesDanceFestival.Bates(’allege.163Wood Street.Lewiston.I’heBatesDanceFestival. northernNewEngland'sleadingcontemporary’ danceproducingandtrainingprogram,presentsits 2()thanniversaryseasonJuly20toAugust17. Recognizedthroughoutthecontemporarydance communityforitsoutstandingperformanceseries, thefestival,locatedontheBatesCollegecampus, featurescriticallyacclaimednewworksbyJane Comfort and Company. Robert Moses' KIN. Eiko &Koma.SimoneFortiandLisaRace,aswellas performancesbyemergingchoreographersSara Sweet Rubidoux. Gesel Mason. Ming Lung Yang, IlelaniusWilkins,andothers.Inadditiontoitsmain stageperformanceseriesof13concerts,thefestival offerstwointensivetrainingprograms,onefor adultsaniloneforyoungerdancers.Performances

AttheBatesDance Festival,“Asphalt” featuresbreakbeatsand instrumentationbyDJ Spookeyandagorgeous vocalscorebyacclaimed folkrockartistToshi Reagon.

includeJaneComfortandCompanyperforming "Asphalt."adanceandtheaterstory’ofanaspiring discjockeywhousesmusictotranscendhisgrim urbanreality."Asphalt."toIveperformedonJuly26 alSchaefferTheater,featureschoreographyand directionbyJaneComfort.Ixxvkandlyricsby|XK’t anddramatistCarlRuxHancock,breakbeatsand instrumentationbyDJSpookey.andagorgeous vocalscorebyacclaimedfolkrockartistToshi Reagon.RobertMoses'Kin.directfroma celebratedruninSanFrancisco,presentsthisEast Coastpremierwithastunningselectionofnew works.August2.3.August4bringsEikoandKoma totheKeigwinAmphitheatre,deliveringanoutdoor performanceof"Offering."aresponsetothe woundedurbanlandsca|vcof9/11.Anannual favoriteofthefestival.'TheMusician'sConcert.” featuresmulti-instrumentalistsPeterJones.Jigger BenfordandJesseManno:improviserAlbert Mathias,pianistChristianCherry'andpercussionist GillesObermayerinaprogramoforiginaland improvisedmusic.Uteperformance"Different Voiees/20thAnniversaryGala."onAugust15and 16.presentscompellingpremierescommissionedby theFestivalinhonorofits20thanniversaryby establishedandemergingdanceartistsfromaround theworldincludingSaraSweetRabidoux’shoi polloi.MingLungYang.GeselMason.KarenLove. HelaniusWilkins.MillicentJohnnieandothers.IT"-’

festivalHnalc,acelebrationofdiversedance traditions,isperformedonAugust27offeringan eveningofnnxlem,jazzandflamencoworks createdbyJaneComfort.TereO'Connor.Robert Moses,CathyYoung.ClaraRamona,andTigger Benford/MarthaPartridge,allperformedbyfestival students.Highlightingtheprogramwillbea performancebylocalyouthparticipatinginthe festival'sYouthArtsdanceandmusicprogram underthedirectionofJaneWeiner.Pleasesee websitelistingbelowfortheextensivearrayof eventsthatmakeupthisoutstandingfestival, dancefcst(s’bates.edu,www.hates.edu/dancefcst (207)786-63X1.

PortlandChamberMusicFestival. Fortheninth yearLudckeAuditoriumontheWestbnxrkCollege CampusoftheUniversityofNewEnglandwillfill withthesoundsofSamuelBarber's Summer Music forWoodwindQuinlcl. Beethoven's SiringTrioin C minor, andmany'more.ThePortlandChamber MusicFestivalcelebratesitsninthseasonwithfive concertsperformedfromAugust15to25.This season'sinternationallyrenownedperformers include,amongothers.NuritBar-Jopsef.the NationalSymphonyOrchestra'snewconcertmaster; JamesDunham.Professor.ShepardSchoolofMusic atRiceUniversity;LawrenceNeuman,viola. Chicago Symphony Orchestra; Shawn Mouser, bassoon.MilwaukeeSymphonyOrchestra;Peter Askint.bass.HonoluluSymphonyOrchestra.The August14openingnightconcertisfollowedbythe 3rdannualSarahB.MintonConcert.August17; FreeFamilyConcerts.August18;Business SupportstheArts.August22;andAConcertin MemoryofJoelAbromson.August24.Freepre¬ concertdiscussionswithprominentscholarsand composerstakeplaceeachconcertnightat6:30. NewthisyearisaChamberMusicWorkshopfor AmateursonSunday,August25.(8(X»320-0257. www.pcmf.org.

26thAnnualCommonGroundCountryFair. Unity.Atthiscelebrationofruralliving,fairgoers canvisitfarmersandtheirlivestock,tastedelicious Maine-grownorganicfixxls.andenjoyevening entertainment.SponsoredbytheMaineOrganic FarmersandGardenersAssociation(MOFGA),this fairblendsthebestoftraditionalandmtxlem-day livinginMaine,showingfairgextrseasywaysto incorporatesustainablelivingpracticesintotheir tlttilylives.Galesopenat9a.m.eachday.Ileldthe .’rdweekendafterLaborDay,itrunsSeptember2022.(207)568-4142orwww.MOFGA.org.Toride the"BeanBus,"whichispoweredbyfuelmade fromsoybeans,fromthemidcoastareatothelair, contactAndyBurtat(207)882-6848.

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AttractionCloggers.MikeOuellette'sSwingBand willfilltheatmospherewithBigBandsounds, whiletheMountainDewspromisetoprovide Bluegrassbeats.Thereisafestivalshuttleservice fromtheLewistonMallevery20minutes.August 2-4.(207)782-6231orwww.festivaldejoie.org.

3rdAnnualSummerFilmSymposium. Bucksport.Thethemethisyearis"CloseReadings: SeeingAmateurFilmsinImportantWays."Six visitingpresentersalongwithtwomoderatorswill showfilmsanddiscussresearch.Sponsoredby NortheastHistoricFilm,thesymposiumwilllieheld inBucksport'shistoricAlamoTheatreonJuly27 and2,8.Registrationisrequired.(207)469-0924or www.oldfilm.org.

FryeburgFair. Fryeburg.Nowinits152ndyear, thefairrunsfromSeptember29throughOctober6. FeaturesincludeSmokey'sGreaterShows,which boastsmorethan50fairrides:harnessracing: colorfulandcompetitivewoodsman.logger,and truckercontests;andalistofatleast90performers. Thecool,crispair.friedftxxJs.andgreat entertainmentareawonderfulwaytokickofffall. (207)935-3268orwww.fryeburgfair.com.

OutdoorSportingHeritageDay. Rangeley.1'his year.HeritageDayhasexpandedtotilltwodays withactivitiescelebratingtheregion'srichfishing tradition;itwillbeheldonAugust13and14.Call DonPalmerat864-5647.Thedayeventswilllie from10a.m.to3p.m.onAugust14.Therewillbe exhibitsofCarrieStevens'collectionofover200 streamerflies.Flycastingcontest&demonstration (new:youngsterscanlearnhowtofishandflycast withtherestof'em),food,andasilentauction.In theeveningtheeventswillbeginat7atthehigh school,fltehistoricalsocietywillfeatureJulia HunterandEarleShettleworth.authorsof FlyRod Crosby,theWomanwhoMarketedMaine. (207) 864-5647or(207)864-5571.

MachiasWildBlueberryFestival. Machias. WashingtonCounty.Maine'sannualcelebrationof oneoftheworld'ssmallestandbestfruitswillbe heldAugust16-18.OnFridayevening,look forwardtothechildren'sparade,theoldtimefish fry.andthehomegrownblueberry'musical,entitled “MyBlue1lero"thissummer.Saturdayboaststhe famousBlueberryPancakeBreakfast,the5-mile BlueberryRun,alocalcraftfestival,andcooking andpie-eatingcontests.Sunday'sBlueberryFestival WorshipServiceisthereasonthefestivalwas founded27yearsago.Joinanestimated15.(XX)and visitthecountythatproduces85percentofthe world'sblueberries!(8(X))377-9748or(207)2554402 or www.machiasblucberry.com

MaineFestival. ThomasPointBeach.Brunswick. Sinceitsfounding26yearsagobythelatehumorist MarshallDodge.theMaineFestivalhasexpanded tobecomeathree-daybonanzawithacornucopiaof activities.Thefestivalpresentsamajorcross-section ofwhatMainehastooffertothearts:thereareeight stages,includingtheDiscoveryStageforemerging artists,theI.iteraryStage,andtheDanceStage.A fulllengthproductionofColinSargent's 100

PercentAmericanGirl, awinneratthisyear’s MainePlaywrights'Festival,isbeingpresentedby MaineAns.Inc.attheMaineFestivalonFriday. August2.from3:30p.m.until6pan.,withHarlan BakerdirectingatroupeolMaineactors.Axis Sally,theNaziradiopropagandist,wasaMainer herself,borninPortland.Alsonewthisyearisthe MainePhotographstent:othertentsincludethe healingartstent,crafttents.InteractwiththeArts tentforchildren,andtheBeertent.Thefestivalruns from11a.m.until10p.m.onFridayandSaturday, andfrom11a.m.until6p.m.onSunday.Friday nightoffersa30-artistall-bluesjam:Saturdaywill closewiththepopularlate-nighttalkshowsptxtf featuringlocalperformers;andthefestivalendson SundaywithaperformancebynativeMainer.Ellis Paul.F'txxJandrefreshmentsincludingMaine-made microbrewswillbeavailable.Campingavailableon¬ sitefor$20perday.August2-4.(S(Xi)639-4212or www.mainearts.org.

24thAnnualMaineHighlandCantes. Brunswick. "AweebitofScotlandhereinMaine."Scottish bagpipes,athletics,food,andclothingwilltakeover ThomasPointBeachonAugust17.Enjoygames andeducationandhelppromoteScottishculturein Maine.ThegatesopenatXa.m..laddies&lassies! www.mainehighlatxlgames.org.

MaineLobsterFestival.Rtxkland.Joininonthe originalLobsterFestivalinits55thyear!Highlights includeroadraces,boatandtrainrides,marine exhibits&lobsterboatraces.Maineartsanilcrafts,a parade,andevenaseafoodcookingcontest. EntertainmentfeaturesbignamessuchasOwight Yoakam,theMarshallTuckerBand,anilmany more,including SurvivorIV starZoeZanidakisfrom MonheganIsland(seecoverstory,thisissue)and theother SurvivorIV participants.FreshhotMaine lobster,alongwithmanyotherseatixxls.isthe obviousftx;usofthefestival;lastyear,morethan10 tonsoflobsterwaspreparedintheworld'slargest lobstercooker.ThefestivalbeginsonJuly31and runsthroughAugust4.(207)596-0376or www.mainelobsterfestival.com.

MaineShakespeareFestival. Bangor.Initsninth yearofpresentingtheoutdtxtrsummerMaine ShakespeareFestival,thePenobscotTheatre Companyonceagainwillbringlifetothe DowntownBangorWaterfrontfromJuly16through August17.Titisyear'sfeatureswillbe KichardIII. TheTempest,andTheCompleteWorksofWilliam Shakespeare(abridged). whichwillallbe performedinrotatingrepertoryinjust90minutes. ■VineofGreenGables willlieperformedatthe BangorOperaHousefromJuly6-28.Allwaterfront showsareWednesdaythroughSundaystartingatX P-tn.withgatesopeningat7p.m.eachday. Performanceswillbeaccompaniedbyon-site vendors,jugglers.puppeteers.andRenaissance singersanddancers,andplayorientation.(207)9423333orwww.maineguide.com/ptc.

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TheNorthAtlanticBluesFestival. HarborPark. Rockland.OnJuly20that11a.m.andonthe21stat 11a.m.theparkwillbehosttomanyperformers withgatesopeningat10a.m.bothdays.Saturday willfeatureartistssuchasMaryDukes.SouthSide Slim.LuckyPeterson,andJimmieVaughan. SundaywillpresentheadlinesPatPepinandBig Chief,andSeanCostello.Asanaddedbonusto Saturday'sentertainmentattendees21andolder mayparticipateinthe6thannualNABFClub Crawl,"featuringtopregionalbluesperformers fromNewEngland."(207)593-1189or www.northatlanticbluesfestival.com.

Prelude2002. Lewiston.Thiseventisthekick-off totheFestivaldeJoie.ItbeginsonTuesday.July30 withaconcertattheFranco-AmericanHeritage CenteratSt.Mary'sonCedarStreet.Thenexttwo evenings,beginningat5:30.willbefilledwithlive entertainment,sidewalkcafes,andcolorful concessions.Themostpopulareventistheparade onWednesdaynight.July30-AugustI.(207)7826231orwww.festivaldejoie.org/prelude.htm

SkowheganStateFair, Skowhegan.Eventsatthe nation'soldest,consecutively-presentedfairinclude tractorpulling,aHollywoodStuntShow,the popularpigscramble,andademolitionderby. FeaturedentertainersthisyeararcJennyWoodman. CherokeeBand.BlakeShelton,andMotorBooty Affair.August8-17.Gatesopenfrom7a.m.to10 orIIp.m.(207)474-2947or www•.skowheganstatefair.com

3rdAnnualNHFSilentFilmFestival. Bucksport. Thethemeofthisyear'sfestivalis"NorthWoods Dramas:TheForgottenGenre."agenrequite popularintheteensand20s.TheAlamoTheatre, whichtheBostonGlobecalled"asinvitingasany screeningroominSoHoorTribeca...withbetter projectionequipment"willshowtenfilmssetinthe northwoods,animaginaryplacethatissometimes MaineandsometimesAlaskaortheYukon.July23 to27.(207)469-0924orwww.oldfilm.org.

SudburyCanadaDays. Bethel.Journeyintothe pastontheweekendofAugust9-11participating inthehorseshoepitching,badminton,andcroquet tournaments.Old-timechildren'sgames,spinning, weaving,quilting,orsittingdownfortheLog DriversBeanSuppermadefromarecipeusedby thelogdriversfromthe19thcentury.Therewill beloggingandfarmingexhibitsandmusicto enjoy.TheeventwillopenwithalectureonNew EnglandHistory.It'sallhappeningatthe RegionalHistoryCenterinBethel.(207)8242908or(800)824-2910.

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WindjammerWeekend.Camden.Afleetof windjammerswillsailintoWestPenobscotHay Aug30andstaytheweekend,untilSeptemberI. Schoonerswillincludethetraditional Man-Day. Heritat;e.VictoryChimes.Wendameen. andmany others.FromthepubliclandinginCamdenthe ships'beautycaneasilybeenjoyed,alongwith fireworksatdark,flag-raisingceremonies,nautical demonstrations,seamusic,andplentyoffun activitiesforchildren.(207)236-4404.

6thAnnualWoodenCanoeFestival. Millinocket. TheeventsontheweekendofAugust16-18 celebratethehistoryandtraditionofcanoemaking. Therewillbeawoodencanoeshowandbuilding,a canoeandboatparade,andrecreationalactivities suchasflyfishing,camping,andhiking.Kermit CrandallParkandMillinocketStream.(207)7234443 or www.katahdinmaine.com.

37thAnnualYarmouthClamFestival. Jointhe festivitiessponsoredbytheYarmouthChamberof CommerceonJuly19.20.21andenjoyconcerts, parade,games,ridesandCLAMS!(207)846-3984. www.clamfestival.com

64thNationalFolkFestival. Bangor. Enjoy music,food,andcraftsfromacrossAmericafrom August23-25.Danceandbemerryonthe PenobscotRiverfrontasmorethan20performing groupstakeover5stages.Hearthediverse soundsofzydeco,blues.Gaelic,polka.Cajun, bluegrass,fadomusic,andmore.Scheduled performersincludeJohnStyles.TheBluegrass Tradition.AnaVinagre.LaBottineSouriante. andTheHolmesBrothers.Childrenandfamily folkactivitiesallowkidstoenjoycraftswhile exploringAmerica'srichhistory.Makea traditionalcornhuskdoll,awhirligig,orevena boat.NewthisyearwillbeMaineWildWonders, anexhibitofliveanimals,fossils,furs,and skeletonsrepresentingthevarietyofanimallife nativetoourregion.Lotsofregionalandethnic specialtieswillbepresenttocureyourhunger. Jewelry,baskets,pottery.knitsweatersandmore, madeespeciallybylocalartisans,willbeforsale. Admissionisfree,sobringthefamily.(207)9476205 or 1-800-91-MOOSE. www.nationalfolkfestival.com

-37thAnnualWCSH6SidewalkArtFestival. Portland.VentureintoPortland'sdowntownon August24thfrom9:0()anito3:()()pmto experienceoneofthelargestandlongest-running one-dayartshowsintheNortheast.Takingplace °nCongressStreet.ParkStreet,andalltheway down to Monument Square, over 300 New Englandartistsarescheduledtobringtheir photographsandpaintingsforalltoseeandbus. KnownasoneofthebestartshowsinNew England,thisfestivalshouldnotbemissed 64thNationalFolkFestival. Bangor. Enjoy

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10thAnnualGreatFallsBalloonFestival. Lewislon/Auburn.TakingplacefromAugust1618.thisfestivalismorethanjustballoons. Swingline. Angel Band. Lcdfoot. Banjo Dan & the Midnight Plowboys, and many more bands are scheduledtokeepyouentertainedfortheentire weekend.Balloonlauncheswilltakeplacefrom6 a.m.to5:30p.m.,dependingonweather conditions.Moonglowsandhotairballoons tetheredandlitupwithpropanewillbedisplayed

FridayandSaturdayevenings.Midwaycarnival andfireworks.(207)782-2637or infot?’greatfallsballoonfestival.com.

Capriccio2002, Ogunquit.The12thannual town-widefestivaloftheartsincludes storytelling,poetryreading,lectures,movies,a fashionshow.andakite-flyingcontest.Newthis yearareanorganconcertandachoralconcert. Forkids,plainkitesandbrightcoloringsupplies areprovided:oncethedecorationiscomplete, morethan300brightkiteswillfilltheskyatonce TheculminationofthecelebrationisthePortland Ballet'sperformance,whichhasfeaturedworld famousdancersamichoreographersinpastyears. September2to8.(207)646-6170.

aCumberlandCraftShow, Cumberland. August 8to11bringsMaine'slargestcrafts-onlyshow, with325exhibitors.Open10a.m.to5p.m.daily, closingal4p.m.onSundayevening.621-2818 or www.unitedmainecraftsmen.com

BelfastBayFestival. Belfast.FromJuly17to21 intheBelfastCityPark,thefestivalprovidesan opportunitytorelax,playbingo,enjoyfairrides, listentoNashvilleperformerGaryAllan,and watchfireworksandaparade.(207)338-5719.

UnionFair, Union.Thefirsteveningfeaturesthe crowning of the Maine Wild Blueberry Queen, whothen“reigns"overthefair's4-Hshows, cookingcontests,agriculturalexhibitions,harness racing,andeveningentertainment.TheFairruns fromAugust18to24.(207)785-3281.

BayChamberConcerts, Rockport.Continuing throughAugust30.everyThursdayandFriday nightattheRockportOperaHouseBayChamber Concertspresents"TheSweetSoundsofSummer." withpre-concerttalksbeginningat7p.m.OnJuly 18.theSt.I.awrenceQuartet.VermeerQuartetand LeonardHokanson,piano,performthemusicof FelixMendelssohn.July19:GuameriQuartetviolist MichaelTreeandprincipalcellistofthe MetropolitanOperaOrchestraJerryGrossmanjoin theVermeerQuartetina"CelebrationofStringsI" onJuly25followedby"CelebrationofStringsII. July26:the21-year-oldpianistJonathanBiss, winnerofthe2(X)IAndrewWolfMusicAward, joinstheVermeerQuartetandflmistThomasWolf toperformIDvorak.Haydn.Brahms.Mozartand Beethoven.AugustIand2;'IlieNewBlackEagle JazzBandperformsDixielandontheMaineCoast. August8and9;BaroqueDoublesfeaturing concertomusicfortwosoloinstrumentsshows August15to16:"FirstChairAllStars"featuring14 principalplayersfromAmerica'stoporchestras promisessplendidlistening.August22and23: Chambermusicforpianoandwindsperformedby someoftheworld'sgreatestplayers.August29;and theSeasonFinale.ReginaCarterQuintet,presentsa trulyexceptionalmusicianinarareMaine performance.August30.(207)236-2823. www.baycliamhcrconcerts.org

CumberlandCountyCivicCenter. OneCisic CenterSquare.Portland.Convenientlylocatedinthe heartofdowntownPortland.WillieNelsonappears WithIxcAnnWomackonJuly19.(207)775-3458 or(207)775-3331.

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Hrst ParishChurch. 9ClevelandStreet. Brunswick.Theeighteenthannualsummerorgan concertseriessponsoredbytheFirstParishChurch MusicCommitteefeaturesaseriesol'40-minute recitalsbyoutstandingorganists,playingonthe restored1883Hutchins-PlaistedTrackerOrgan. ConcertscontinuewiththeUniversityofMaineat Orono.July30;HaroldStoveroftheWoodfords

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LincolnCountyHistoricalAsMxnation. Route128. Dresden."LiseinLincolnCounty."anewsummer concertseriespresentedinpartnershipwiththe ScxnetyforthePreservationofNewEngland Antiquities,presentsCastlebay.Celticmusicduo. August4:TheUsualSuspects.Americanand traditionalmusic.August11:TheAmbassadors, fromtheBathMunicipalBand,performingBig Bandmusic.August18;andAmyGallatin,folkand bluegrassmusic.August25.Formoreinformation, call882-6817orvisittheirwebsite. www.lincolncountyhistory.org

PortlandOperaRepertoryTheatre. Merrill Auditorium.Portland.'HiePortlandOperaRepertory TheatrepresentsanoriginalpnxluctionofCharles Gountxl's l~anu onJuly25and27attheMerrill Auditoriumat7:30p.m.AlfredWalkerand MargueriteKrullstar.BruceHangenconducts,and DonaD.Vaughandirects.(207)879-7678.

SacoRiverGrangeHall. SalmonFallsRoad.Bar Mills.OnFriday.August2andFriday.August9,at 7:30p.m.virtuosoclarinetistDoreenKetchins returnsfromtheFrenchQuarterwithher6piece band.AnativeofNewOrleanswhohasthrilled audiencesaroundtheworld.Doreenhasbeencalled "TheFemaleLouisArmstrong"and“Miss Sachmo."whosebrilliance"shinesforthfromthe purest,mostprofoundsourcesofNewOrleans Jazz."Reservationsrecommended.(207)929-6472.

AbbeMuseum. BarHarbor.Tireexhibition"Four Mollys:WomenoftheDawn"exploresfour centuriesofhistoryintheNortheastthroughthe personalhistoriesoffourMaineNativeAmerican womenandisbasedontheawardwinninghook WomenoftheDawn bywriterandanthropologist BunnyMcBride,exhibitioncurator."TheFour Mollys"beginswithMollyMathilde(ca.16651717).thedaughterofapowerfulPenobscotRiver

chief.BominatimewhenNativesweresuffering fromcolonialwarfare,diseaseanddisplacement,she strengthenedtinimportantallianceforherpeopleby marryingtheBarondeSt.Castin.aFrenchmilitary officerandfurtrader.MollyOckett(ca.1740-1816) aPequawket.wasbomontheupperSacoRiver. TakencaptivebytheEnglishatage4.shespentfive yearsinMassachusetts,whereshelearnedher captors'languageandcustoms,skills(hatlater enhancedhersuccessasanitinerantmedicine woman.Shebecamelegendaryasahealerofboth nativesandwhitesandanunyieldingadherentto Nativetraditions.ThelifeofMollyMolasses(ca. 1775-1867).aPenobscot,spannedaturbulent century'.Herpeopleweredisplacedfirstbythe AmericanRevolution,thenbythesteadyinfluxof whitesettlersandtheindustrializationoftheBangorBrewerarea.Ashrewdtrader,shewasbelievedby manytobeawitch,areputationshecultivatedto intimidateothersintobuyingherwares.The exhibitionconcludeswithMollyDellisNelson (1903-1977).aPenobscotdancerknownasMolly SpottedElk.Hercareertookherfromvaudeville. WildWestshows.NewYorknightclubsandsilent filmstothestagesofEurope,whereshefound audiencesinterestedinauthenticNativedances.World WarIIforcedhertoleavebehindherFrenchhusband, journalistJean/Vrchambaud.whodiedbeforehecould joinherintheU.S."FourMollys”includesobjects, portraitsandphotographsthatrepresentandinterpret thewomenandtheirtimes.Lenderstotheexhibit

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BatesCollegeMuseumofArt. Andrews Road. Lewiston."CarlSprinchorn:KingoftheWrxxls." featuringthreedozenworksbySprinchorn renownedforthearthemadeduringfourdecadesof exploringtheMainewilderness,continuesthrough August23.GailR.Scott,anindependentscholarand curatorwell-knownforherresearchonMarsden Hartley,isguestcuratortint!theexhibitincludes paintings,drawings,watercolorsandgouaches representingallaspectsofSprinchom'sMaine: lumberingoperations,riverdrives,huntersand trappers;blizzards;dramaticskiesandsundrenched lakesandHelds."'HieSpectator"and"Lightning overMillinocket"aretwofamiliarworksinthe show.Theexhibit'stitlestemsfromaninterchange betweenSprinchornandhismorerenowned colleague.MarsdenHartley.AfterHartley'sfamous triptopaintKatahdin.heproposedthatSprinchorn. whostayedatShinPond,findhimaplacetolive theresotheycouldpainttogether.Sprinchom's response?Emphatic."YoucanbeKingoftheCoast.

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BrickStoreMuseum. 117MaineStreet, Kennebunk.“EnduringCharm:ColonialRevivalin theKenncbunks.1860-1930."anexhibitofthe colonialRevivalists,focusingonthenotedhistoric architectureofthearea,continuesthrough December.Accompanyingtheexhibitisalookat "Erased.Kennebunk'sLostBuildings."acollection ofvintagephotosfromthemuseum'scollection, datingfrom1870.Onesectionofthisexhibit documents the changes on Kennebunk's Main Street,whichispartofRouteOne.(207)985-4802

BowdoinCollegeMuseumofArt. Brunswick.On¬ goingexhibitsinclude“PortraitsfromthePermanent Collection.""ArtandLifeintheAncientMediter¬ ranean."andAsianandEuropeanartfromthe permanentcollectionand"AmericanMurals."Open 10a.m.to5p.m.TuesdaytoSaturdayand2p.m.to 5p.m.onSunday(freeadmission).(207)725-3275.

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CenterforMaineHistory, 489CongressStreet. Portland."Longfellow,'HieManWhoInvented America"continuesto2(X)3.Theexhibitincludes freshimagesofIlenryWadsworthLongfellow, memorabilia,andobjectstoexplainhowthe19th centurypoetstillconnectsAmericanstotheirhistory andinfluencesAmericanlife.Theexhibit complementstherenovationofthehistoric Wadsworth-Longfellowhouse,thechildhtxxlhome oftheprx-’t.adjacenttotheexhibition.Builtin1786 bythepoet'sgrandfather,thehousenowsenesasa memorialtohisfamousgrandson.HentyWadsworth Utngfellowwasbomin1807inPortlandwhereheis honoredasitsnativeson.oneofAmerica'sbestloved |xx:ts.Longfellow,themostwidelyreadandres|X?cted poetofhisgeneration,garneredreadersspanning sociallevelandclasses,fromschtxtlchildrentoQueen Victoria,'litemythsLongfellowcreatedwith Hiawatha,Enint-eline,TheCourtshipojMiles Standish, and PaulKen-re'sKide setculturaltrends thatevennowadhereinAmericanlife.774-1822.

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SacoMuseum. 37 1 MainStreet.Saco.An exhibitionfeaturingtheSacoMuseum'sA.II. MillikenCollectioncontinuestoAugust15.These dynamicphotographsoflocalpeopleandplaces wereoriginallyprintedin TheliostonGlobe's local supplementinthe1920sand19.30s.

FarnsworthMuseumofArt. MainStreet. Rockland.8.(XX)paintings,sculptures,prints, photographs,andworksonpaper.Themuseum campusencompassestheWyethCenter,andthe WyethStudyCenter.openedin1998tostudyand presentworksbyN.C.,AndrewandJamesWyeth andtheJamienMorehouseWingopenedinJune 2(XX)tooffercurrent,eclecticshowsofMaine connectedartandartists.TlieFarnsworthArt Museumalsoadministerstwohistorichouse museums:theFarnsworthIlomestead,theCreek Revivalhome(1849-50)oftheFarnsworthfamily: andtheOlsonHouse,siteofAndrewWyeth's Christina'sWorld (1948).innearbyCushing.Current showsinclude:N.C.WyethinMaine,through September15:CapturingNureyev:JaniesWyeth PaintstheDancer.June9toJanuary5;Kenneth Noland:ThemesandVariations,continuingthrough October13;WillBarnet:TheNineties.August4to NovemberI:andAndrewWyeth:SelectedWorks, openingNovember4.Permanentexhibitsinclude "MaineinAmerica:SelectionsfromthePermanent Collection."includingsome8.(XX)paintings, sculptures,prints,photographsandworksonpaper. (207) 596-6457. www.famsworthmuseuni.org

ForeStreet(lallery, 366ForeStreet.Portland. CynthiaMcMullin’swatercolorsshowinJulyand "CoastalMaine"featuringtheworkofK.Dana NelsonwilllieonviewinAugust.(207)874-8084.

GoldsmithGallery. 41CommercialStreet. BoothbayHarbor."Verdura."oilpaintingsby Super-RealistLorellaCiampellifromLivorno.Italy, showsthroughJuly30followedby"Japanese Transformations."largerformatcoloredpencil drawingsbyJohnWisseman.fromAugust1to September3.(207)633-6252.

InstituteofContemporaryArtatMaineCollege ofArt. 522CongressStreet.Portland.TheICA gathersartistsKimberlyIlart.JasonRogene.ITad SimerlyandWilliamWegmantogetherinan exhibit."Playground."exploringartworkthat valuesthepervasivephenomenonofplayin contemporaryart.Withtheproliferationof conceptualism,installationart.andparticipatoryartworks.thecontemporaryartexhibitionspace increasinglyfunctionsasaplaygroundforartists. Thisexhibit,onviewthroughJuly12.examinesthe playprocessexpressedthroughvideo,drawings. sculpture,interactivewebprojects,andinstallation pieces,intheirmostdirect,raw.andunencumbered form.OpeningonJuly26is"WilliamPope.L:

eRacism."offeringthefirstcomprehensivelookat WilliamPope.L'scriticalperformance,installation andobject-orientedart.Thetravelingexhibition, bookandcreationofadigitizedvideoarchivewill illustratehowI’ope.L.hasframedthecultural discourseontheabject,camivalcsqueandgrotesque byrevealinghowitcanreconstructthepoliticsof thebodyandrace,liehasexpandedtheboundaries ofperformanceandinstallationartforoxertwentyfiveyearsthroughthemanipulationofmayonnaise, byingestingandregurgitatingthe WallStreet Journal andbycrawlingingutterswearinga businesssuit.ThevisceralqualityofPope.L’swork positsapoliticsofcollisionbetweenracialrigidities torevealtheradicalfluiditybehindbogusracial categories.Acollaborativeprojectorganizedbythe IC/\atMECA.DixerseWorks.Houston,and PortlandInstituteofContemporaryArtinOregon, theexhibitwillbeaccompaniedby"William Pope.L:TheFriendliestBlackArtistinAmerica." editedbyMarkH.C.BessireandpublishedbyMIT Press.Theexhibitopens,withapublicreception from5to7p.m.onJuly26.(207)879-5742x229. www.meca.edu; icatWmeca.edu

JamesonCallery. 305CommercialStreet.. Portland.Jamesonrepresentsadiversefxxlyoffine artwithemphasisonContemporaryRealismby artistswhohavestrongtiestoMaine.772-5522.

LeightonCallery, ParkerPointRoad.BlueHill. VotedthebestgalleryinMaineandoneofthebest galleriesontheEastCoast,thisbright,light,inviting spaceispackedwithlotsoftheunexpected.Don't missthesculpturegardenwhenyouvisit!This season'seclecticshowsincludeworksbyRobert Hamilton.WilliamIrvine.JacqueRochester.John Wisseman.CabotLyford.LiseBecu.DougFrati. BernardLangley.CynthiaStrout.Thegalleryis opensevendaysaweek.(207)374-5(X)I.

LincolnCountyHistoricalAssociation. Federal Street.Wiscasset.TheLincolnCountyHistorical Associationwasfoundedin1954bynotedlocal artistMildredBurragetocollect,preseneand interpretthehistoryofLincolnCounty,whichonce extendedfromCumberlandCountyinthesouthto theCanadianborder.Initialprioritieswerethe preservationandrestorationofthePownalborough Courthouseandthe1811OldJailinWiscasset. JohnAdamssuccessfullytriedacaseatthe Courthouseanilitwasalsowherethefamoustrialof ColonelNorthtookplace.TheOldJailMuseum, builtin1809to1811.housedprisonersfrom1811to 1954andwastheStatePenitentiaryfrom1820to 1824.succeededin1824bytheThomastonPrison. ThemuseumsareopenfromMaytoOctolxer.(207) 882-6817.www.lincolncountyhistoiy.org

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MaineMaritimeMuseum. 243WashingtonStreet. Bath.Maine'smaritimeheritageistoldthrough galleryexhibits,anhistoricshipyardsite,adultand children'seducationalprograms,specialeventsand PortlandMuseumofArt. 7CongressSquare. Portland.Foundedin1882thePortlandMuseumof Artistheoldestandlargestartmuseuminthestate. Featuringanextensivecollectionofdecorativeand lineartsdatingfromtheISthcenturytothepresent, themuseumishousedinanaward-winningbuilding designedbyHenryN.CobbofI.M.Pci&Partners. Currentexhibitsinclude:"WilliamThon:A Retrospective"withmorethan50worksspanning sixdecadestracingPiton'scareerandcreative achievementsfronthisearliestoilstohispowerful finalwatercolors.“BernardLanglais:Independent Spirit"celebratingthesculpturalworkofMaine nativeBernardLanglaisfeaturingmorethan60 examplesofLanglais'swork,chartinghis developmentfromthelate1950sto1977."Paul Caponigro:NewEnglandDays."onviewthrough September8.celebratesCaponigro'sworkinNew England,fromearlyimagesofhisnative Massachusettstakenduringthelate1950sto luminousstilllifesphotographedin1999athis homeinCushing.Maine.The75gelatinsilver printsthatcomprisetheexhibitincludeimagesfrom MainetoConnecticut,thenontoMassachusettsand NewHampshire,reflectingthelight,stillness,and thinly-veiledanimationof(heland.sea.andmind. "Neo-lmpressionism:ArtistsontheEdge."featuring morethan55paintings,watercolors,prints,and drawingsculledfromprivateandpubliccollections throughouttheUnitedSatesandEurope.isonview throughOctober20.ThefirstexhibitioninMaine devotedtoNeo-lmpressionism.artistsinclude GeorgesSeurat,originatorofthemovement.Paul Signac.HenriEdmondCross.MaximilienLuce,and TheovanRysselberghc,amongothers."TheArt thatisGlass:SelectionsfromtheGreenberg Collection."aspecialexhibitioncelebratingtheart glasscollectionofthelateSylviaandMorris Greenberg,bequeathedtothemuseumlatein2(XX). continuestoDecember15.Spanningthe"golden age"ofanglassfromtheyears1880-1920.the exhibitfeatureshighlightsfromMrs.Greenberg's 2(XX)bequest,augmentedbyobjectswhichwere giftsfromtheGreenbergsduringtheirlifetimes. "OpenHouse."exhibitionsfeaturingnew photographicworksinspiredbytheMcLellan HouseandL.D.M.SweatMemorialGalleries continueswithnewworkbyRoseMarasco.Forher exhibit.Marascoturnsherattentiontoimagesand objectsrelatedtoMargaretMusseySweat,a forward-thinkingfemalewriterandliterarycritic whobequeathedherhomeandfortunetothe PortlandSocietyofArt(whichbecamethePortland MuseumofArt)in1908.Apeekintoherfascinating anilcomplexpersonalityemergesfromMarasco's images,whichcombineimagesofMrs.Sweat alongsidearchitecturalfragmentsfromherhome andobjectsshebequeathedtotheMuseum.Free admissionFridayeveningsfrom5p.m.to9p.m. (207)773-ARTSor(800)639-4067.

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MaineNarrowGaugeRailroad&Museum, locatedinthehistoricPortlandCompanybuildings (at58ForeStreetinPortland)wherehundredsof steamlocomotives,includingMainenarrow’gauge engines,werebuilt.Opendaily.10a.m.-4p.m. withtrainridesonthehourfrom11a.m.until4p.m. SeetheonlyMainetwofootgaugeparlorcar.built in1901fortheSandyRiverandRangcleyLakes Railroad.WalkthroughthePondicherryandMt. Pleasant,twocoachesbuiltfortheBridgton&Saco RiverRailroadintheearly1880s.(207)828-0814.

MaineStateMuseum. 87StateHouseStation. Augusta."ReflectionsofMaine:Glassfrontthe MaineStateMuseum"offersoneofthefinest collectionsofMaine-madeandMaine-relatedglass everassembled.Atotalof103Maine-related imagesonglassfromthe1850stothe1930sdraws onanumberofthemes,includingtheportrait, humaninterest,technology,landscapeandnature, thenaturalworld,andpictorialjournalism.The earliestimageinthedisplayisa2"x23/8" ''ambrotype"ofawomaninthe1850s.A stereographolThomastonin1870canbeviewed throughastereoscopicviewer,givingathree dimensionalappearance.Thelargestimages,two14 x17"negatives,showtheironbridgeatCaratunk FallsandtheinterioroftheMooseheadPulpand PaperMillatCaratunkFalls.Featurephotosoflife inAugusta,includingStateHousepoliticsand militaryactivitiesatCampKeyesarcincludedinthe sectionofpictorialjournalismaswellasimages depictingcelebrityvisitsfromRudyValleeand AmeliaEarhart.(207)287-2.304.

OgunquitMuseumofAmericanArt, 183Shore Road.Ogunquit.Agemofaplace:simplyvisiting thebuildingandgroundsisadelight.Iliemuseum isnationallyrecognizedforitscollection, preservation,interpretation,andexhibitionof twentiethcenturyAmericanan.Significantworks byCharlesWoodburyandotherdenizensofthe OgunquitArtColonyinthe1930s.(207)646-4909.

Peary-MacMillan/ArcticMuseum. HubbardHall. BowdoinCollege,Brunswick,displaysthefur clothing,snowshoes,pickaxes,knives,guns,and oneofthefivesledgesthatRobertE.Pearytookto theNorthPole,aswellastheEskimopotsand lamps,ivoryandsoapstonecarvings,hunting weapons,clothing,thefull-sizeskinkayakthat DonaldB.MacMillanencounteredonhisArctic explorations,andofcourseafewBowdoinpolar bears!Ongoingexhibitsinclude:"5. S.Roosevelt'. ModelofStrength."anadmiraltymodelofRobert

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PenobscotMarineMuseum. 5ChurchStreet. Searsport.Showcasedin25galleriesisoneofNew England'sfinestcollectionsoffurnishings,artifacts, shipmixlels.paintings,photographs.ChinaTradeart andartifacts,anilsmallcraft.Inadditiontothe largestdisplayofworksbyfatherandson.Thomas andJamesButtersworth.themuseum'scollectionof marinepaintingsincludesworksbyStubbs.Salmon. Jacobsen.Cozzens.Waldron.Yorke,andHeard.The manyandvariedexhibitsincludeaseriesofartrelatedevents,includingashowofcontemporary marinepaintings,followedbyanexhibitionofworks byThomasandJamesButtersworth.alather-son teamconsideredamongtheIvst19th-centurymarine artists.ArthistorianandcriticCarlLittlehasput togetheranexhibitcalled"SendinTheMarines." puttogetherbyarthistorianandcriticCarlLittle, whichfeaturestheworkofartistswhospecializein motifsfromtheseaandincludesimagesranging fromsemi-abstractrenditionsofsknipsbythelate WilliamThon(1906-2(XX))torepresentational portraitsofshipsbyIanMarshall.Otherartists representedincludeSarahKnixk.BritaHolmquist, andR.KirkMoore.OnJuly13.GleasonLineArts galleryinCamdenwillhostaspecialopeningand exhibitofmarinearttobenefitthemuseum. www.acadia.net/pmmuseum

PortlandHarborMuseum, atSpringPoint. SouthernMaineTechnicalCollege.FortRoad. SouthPortland.Averyspecialmaritimehistory museumofPortlandHarboranditscommunities pluspermanentexhibitsontheclippership Snow Squall andSpringPointLedgeLighthouse.The museumisopeneverydayfrom10a.m.to4:30 p.m..throughSeptember.Grouptoursandhutch available.(207)799-6337.

SeashoreTrolleyMuseum. LogCabinRoad. Kennebunkport,operatedbytheNewEngland ElectricRailwayHistoricalSocietysince1939.isthe world'soldestandlargestmuseumofmasstransit vehiclesandishometothe"NationalCollectionof HistoricAmericanStreetcars."

ShakerMuseum. 707 Shaker Road. New Gloucester.O|vnMonday-Saturday.10a.m.to4:30 p.m.throughColumbusDay.FriendsoftheShakers WeekendisscheduledforAugust10and11atthe SabbathdayLakeShakerVillage.Route26.New Gloucester.Reservationsarerequired.(207)9264597.www.shaker.lib.meatsorusshakers(ftaol.com

SteinGallery. 195MiddleStreet.Portland.Long recognizedasoneofthelargestandIxwtknown contem|x>raryglassgalleriesintheUnitedStates. SteinfeaturesoverI(X)?\mericanstudioglassartists. BothAnneanilPhilipSteinhaveover25yearsof experienceworkingwithnationally-recognized arti sts.extensiveknowledgeofthestudioglass movement,amianunderstandingofpast,currentand futuretrendsinstylesandtechniques.Tirecurrent show."Maylather'sGarden"continuesthrough July2S.Howers,plants,strangeanilwonderful

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UniversityofNewEngland.7 16.StevensAvenue, Portland."EdRichardsonanilFriends:A PhotographicRetrospective"continuesatthePayson GalleryontheWestbrookcampusoftheUniversity ofNewEngland.ThePortlandCameraClub, celebratingEdRichanlson's50yearsas"anactive member,teacher,historian,andraconteur''hasput togetherhisexhibitofhisphotography,alongwith worksbycurrentclubmembers.AWorldWarII Annycombatveteran.Eddiereturnedtohisnative stateofMainein1950.Withaninterestin photographydatingto1935.Ed'swork,primarilyin blackandwhiteandmadeovertheyearswitha "kaleidoscopeofdifferentcameras."continuesto earnaccolades.OnThursday.AugustI.gallery curatorStephenHalpertwillmoderatea4member paneldiscussionfocusingonEd'sphotographyand pioneeringconservationwork,thePortlandCamera Club'shistoryanditsfutureplans.Don'tmissthis opportunitytoseeavintageLanternslideshow, usingglassplates.(207)797-7261.

AcadiaNationalParkMuseum. BarHarbor. HistoricaltreasuresthatmakeupAcadia'smuseum collectionarehousedinabuildingatpark headquarters.Includedareelegantchandeliersfrom theoldIslesfordHotelthatcamedownin1914: RevolutionaryWar-eraduelingpistols:shipmodels; adocumentsignedbyKingLouisXIII.whotookthe thronein1610;andahoardof20,(XX)insects collectedbytheheirtotheProcterandGamble fortune.TheWilliamOtisSawtelecollectioncontains itemsrelatedtoNewFranceincluding4(XLyear-old nails,andbricksandpotteryshardsfromtheattempted settlementofSt.CroixIsland.(207)288-3338.

Barbara'sKitchenandCafe. 388CottageRoad. SouthPortland.EnjoytheCafe'sBistronightevery Thursdayvvithspecialguests,events,andwine tastingdinners.767-6313,orbaibscafeS'aol.com

FriendsofCascoBay. 2FortRoad.SouthPortland. JoinFriendsofCascoBayfortheirunique2(X)2 fieldtrips;pre-registrationisrequiredasspaceis limited.OnJuly28.exploreharborlandmarkFort GorgeswithhistoriansJoelEastmananilKen ThompsonanilonAugust10embarkonaPeaks IslandIntertidalExploration,meetingtheremarkable plantsandanimalsthatinhabitrockytidepixvls.Price oftheroundtripticketisincludedifyouregisterfor thiseventpriortoAugust8.Othereventsincludethe GulfofMaineDay,inPortlandonJune23;aKayak Rendezvous.June22.andaStateoftheBay ConfemeceplannedbytheCascoBayEstuary Project.(207)799-8574.

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UniversityofSouthernMaineSouthworth Planetarium. 96FalmouthStreet.Portland.Takea triptothestarswithoutleavingPortland!Every FridayandSaturdaynightat7p.m.there'san astronomyshow,followedbyalaserlightconcertat 8:30p.m.:andonSaturdayafternoonsat3p.m.there areFamilyzXstronomyShows.Theexhibitarea, whichcontainsinteractivecomputers,spaceart.and videodisplays,isopentothepublicMonday-Friday from9a.m.to5p.m.Forcurrentshowtitles(they rotateweekly),call(207)780-4249;andfor informationonthenightsky.callSkywatchHotline at(207)780-4719.

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Victoria.Mansion, (Morse-Libby House) 109 DanforthStreet.Portland.Oneofthegreatest historichousesandcollectionsoftheHighVictorian periodanywhereinAmerica.Builtin1858-1860for NewOrleanshotelierRugglesMorse,themansion's interiors,coordinatedentirelybyleadingNewYork designerGustaveIlerter.stillboastover90percent oftheiroriginalcontents,includingfurniture, stainedglass,paintedwalldecorations,spectacular gaslightingfixtures.Guidedtoursareavailable TuesdaytoSaturday,from10a.mto4p.m.andon Sunday,fromIto5p.m.andgrouptoursby reservation.72-4841.www.victoriamansion.org.

NealDowMemorial. 714CongressStreet. Portland,wasthelifelonghomeofGeneralNeal Dow.two-timemayorofPortlandandanactive Prohibitionist,abolitionist,andadvocateofprison reformandwomen'srights.Builtin1829.thelate Federal-stylemansionfeaturesfurnishingsofvaried periodsoriginaltothehouse,portraits ;uk! otherfineand memorabiliaofDow'smilitaryandpoliticalctuvets. OpenMonday-Friday.11a.m.-4p.m.year-roundfor guidedtours:noadmissioncharge.773-7773.

TateHouse. 1270WestbrookStreet.Portland.This elegant1755clapboardhousewastheresidenceof CaptainGeorgeFate,aseniormastagentforthe BritishRoyalNavy,andfeaturesanunusual clerestoryinthegambrelroofandan18thcentury herbgardenoverlookingtheStroudwaterRiver. (207)774-9781.

Peary'sEagleIsland. CascoBay.Harpswell,isthe siteofAdmiralRobertILPeary'ssummerhomeand library.June15throughLaborDay.from9a.m.to sunsetyoucanvisitthehouseoftheFirstmanto reachtheNorthPole,walkthewoodsyislandtrails, beachcomb,andwatchforseals.Togetthere,bring yourownboat,orcallEagleIslandToursin Portlandat(207)774-6498orAtlanticSealCruises inSouthFreeportat(207)865-6112whichoffers Iwothree-hournarratedtoursincludinglobstering demonstrations.DepartureisfromFreeportTown Wharfat9:30a.m.to1230p.m.and1:3()p.m.to 3:30pan.,withanoptiontotakethefirstboatinand thelastoneout.gisingyouanentiredaytorelax wdexploretheexplorer'sdomain.Parkingin Freeportisprovidedandfree.(207)846-1254.

<astleFucker.LeeStreetatHighStreet. Wiscasset.Buihonthetopofahilloverlookingthe SheepscotRiver,CastleTuckerpresentsavivid recordofWiscassethistory.JudgeSilasLeebuih hisFeral-stylemansionatthepeakofprosperity, "henthetownwasthebusiest|K>neastofBoston, m1807.Afteraseriesofownersandpotential demise.CaptainRichardTucker,scionofa Wiscassetshippingfamily.boughtthepro|rertyin

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1858.updateditandaddedthedramatictwo-story porchtothefront.Hethenbroughtashiploadof fashionablefurnishingsandmovedinwithhis youngbride.AfterTucker'sdeath,hisdaughterand herniecetookanavidinterestinpreservingthe houseandcontents,sothatitappearsnowmuchas itdidinthelate19thcentury.OpenthroughOctober 15.WednesdaythroughSundaywithtoursonthe hourfrom11a.m.to4p.m.(207)436-3205.

SarahOrneJewettHouse. 5PortlandStreet.South Berwick.MainewriterSarahOmeJewettspent mostofherlifeinthisstatelyGeorgianresidence ownedbyherfamilysince1819andfurnishedwith aneclecticcombinationof18thcenturyantiquesand wallpapersandnuxlemfurnitureinfluencedbythe ArtsandCraftsmovement.Housetoursstartonthe hourWednesdaythroughSundayfrom11a.m.to4 p.m.(throughOctober15).(207)436-3205. /\rtsConservatoryTheaterandStudio(ACTS). 341CumberlandAvenue.Portland,presentsa specialone-nightperformanceof/00 Percent AmericanGiri, byColinSargent,directedbyHarlan Baker.7:30p.m..Saturdaynight.August3.The play,awinneratthisyear’sMainePlaywrights' Festival,isalsofeaturedonAugust2attheMaine Festival.3:30to6p.m. 100PercentAmericanGiri examinesthequestionofwhethertherearesome crimesapersoncanneverbeforgivenfor.Badgirl AxisSallyreturnstoherhometownafterspending 12yearsinprisonand20yearsincognito.Brandeda traitorforherpartintheNazipropagandamachine duringWorldWarII.shesearchesforpeaceina Portlandretirementcommunitybutinsteadfindsa newbattlefieldwheredesperateskirmishesare beingfoughtthatareintergenerational.intercultural. andinstitutional.761-2465.

AcadiaRepertoryTheatre. Route 202 in Somesville.Mt.DesertIsland(8milesfromBar Harbor).244-7260.1-888-362-7480.It’sthe 30thseasonforthistheater,locatedinoneof thecountry'sgreatvacationspots."SeeHow They Run" by Philip King, runs July 30-August II.Themainstageproductionsconcludewith AgathaChristie's"TenLittleIndians"August I3-Septembcr I. Performances are TuesdaySaturday 8:15 p.m..with Sunday 2 p.m. matineesonthelastSundayofeachrun. Tickets:S10-S18withdiscountsforchildren, students,militaryandseniors.Reservationsare recommended For children. "The Velveteen Rabbit"adaptedbyPhilGrecianfromthe Margery Williams book, runs every Wednesday andSaturday.10:30a.m..July6-August31. Generaladmissionticketsare$5-$7.Checkthe theaterwebsiteat www.acadiarep.com.

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Belfast.Maskers. Belfast.338-9668.Oncea stationhouseontheoldBelfast/Moosehead railway,thisnewlyremodeledtheaterhasbeen renamedforitsbenefactors,actressLivUllman andherhusbandDonaldSaunders."TheRide DownMt.Morgan."ArthurMiller'satypical comedyofbigamydirectedbyPeterDeMaio, continuesthroughMay19."TheBigBang."a musicalbyJedFeuerandBoydGraham,runsJuly 5-27.PaulZindel'sdarkcomedy."AndMiss ReardonDrinksaLittle."directedbyAynne Ames,runsAugustI6-Septcmber7.Forshow times,ticketsandotherinformation,checkthe websiteat www.belfastmasters.com.

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Maine State Music Theatre. Bowdoin College. Brunswick.725-8769."Ragtime."withthe Tony-winning Flaherty-Ahrens score and Terrence McNally book based on E. L. Doctorow'snovel.JulyI7-August23;andthe Bock-llarniccharmer."SheLovesMe."the musicalversionof"TheShopAroundthe Corner" which begat Garland's "In The Good Old Summertime" and more recently. "You've GotMail."runningAugust7-24.Forshowtimes wdticketprices,calltheboxofficeorvisitthe "ebsiteat www.msmt.org.

OgunquitPlayhouse. Rt.I.Ogunquit.(>46-2402. Chicago"isrunningJuly23->\ugust3.CreatorDan Goggindirectshisown"Nunsense"forthe PlayhouseAugust5-17.andtheseasonconcludes "ith"Footloose."thestagemusical.August19-31. "W.ogunquitplayhousc.org.

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Fromflugust28-Seplember1,2002,alongside over1,600othercyclists,TristanRadfar“willride 400milesfromMontreal,Canada,toPortland, Mainein5daystoraisefundstocombatRIDS. “Over22millionpeoplehavealreadydiedofflIDS 75millionmore,20millionofthemchildren,could perishinthenext10yearswithoutavaccine.RID canbebeaten.Iamahusbandandfather.My daughterMina(picturedabove)wasborn8months agoinPortland.Applaudyourselfforyour participationinmakingthismajorfundraisingent asuccess,andwishmethe3L’s:Lungs,Legs,6 Luck!"TristrantellsusdonationsinhisnamecanI madepayabletoUCLflFoundation,Canada-US81^ VaccineRide,Box4423,Portland,Maine04101. Goodluck!