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Aftertriumphsanddalliances fatthePole,AdmiralPearydazzledhiswifewiththe mostbeautifulgreentourmalinenecklaceevermade. ByColinSargent

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Cover: "AndreyIdiceinBecek, AsiaWest,OldPort,” by Diane Hudson

Yes,there'sanewfilmoutcalled Affairofthe\ecklace. starring 11ilanSwankasavoungMarie Antoinette.butMainehasitsownaffair ofthenecklace,anditsstorywould probabk-makeanevenbettermovie. Bestolall,thenecklaceinquestion sparkleswithsignificanthunksofgreen Mainetourmaline,moreimportantthan diamondsifvou’rerootingforthe home team.

1henecklacewasan“I’msorry"present fromAdmiralRobertPean|Portland IlighSchool.1875,BowdoinGollege 1877]tohiswifeafteranextendedstayat theNorthPole.Peanmavnotlunebeen thefirsttoreachthePole,astheworld believedforsomain’rears,butit'snow welldocumentedthatliedidaetualk reachalo\ckfemaleEskimoupthere whenheneededaloretokeephimwarm.

Rumorsamongtheexpeditionan familiesswirled,andwhenPeangot backtoMaine,let'sjustsarheneeded somethingere-poppingtohelphimout withdiplomaticrelationsathome.

,\IolIr1«iird.assistantcuratorofthe Pean-Macmillan Arctic Museum at BowdoinGollege.savsthenecklace"is ondisplarattheMaineStateMuseumin Augusta.Itsalurchnecklace.

“JosephineandPeanmetdownin Washington,D.G..andshewentupto theArcticwithhimthreetimes.Thefirst time,shewroteabookcalledMv Arctie journal. Shewashardkaguestupthereshefendedoffwalrusesinaboatwhen herhusbandbrokehisleg!IIewasreally

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immobilizedforawhile,andshedidalot ofthework.Sheaetualkgotalotof moneyandalotoffameforherjournal, publishedin1895.

"Shewentupasecondtime,andthat's whenshegavebirthtotheirfirstchild,up inGreenland,MariePean.Wlien.Marie was7or8.Josephinetookhertothe Arctic,too.AdmiralPeanreturnedalone totheArcticin1905,and1908-9,when hewenttothePole.IIediedin1920,and shediedinthe1950s.Bcvond summeringonEagleIsland,shehada houseandanapartmentinPortland andwaswellknowninPortland society.Iknowshelivedon290 BaxterBoulevard.

"Duringhislasttwo expeditions,AdmiralPean hadarelationshipwithan Inuitwoman, /Mlakasingwah.inthe communitywhichwashis baseinnorthwestGreen¬ land.IIehadtwosons withher.

“Josephinemetherin 1901,whenshewent uptomeetPearsafter hisreturnhadbeen delaved.Nobodvhad heardfrom him.and him and worried.She’djustlosta votingdaughterthev’dhad whom Pean had newer seen.Shefundeda reliefshipandactually wentovertheicetofind him.Shewasobviouslyprettvupset. Kahle,oneofPean’ssonswith Allakasingwah,diedonlvrecently.Samik diedasavoungman.Pean’stwosetsof descendantshavemetseveraltimes|now there’saThanksgivingreunion]!"

JuliaIhmter.registrarattheMaine StateMuseum,savs,"Gettingtoholdthat

necklacewhenthevweregettingthecase setupwasprobabkmvbestdavhere,and I’vebeenhere17years,”shelaughs.“It’s itemno.6447,andourdocuments describeitasthe‘magnificentPeannecklace,containing10deepgreen Mainetourmalines,totalling47.5carats, setinnativegold.'ThelateStanley Perham,uponexaminingthenecklace forthestate,declared“Itwouldbe impossibletoreproducethisjeweln." ItistheultimateMainenecklace. Darkerandmore

‘Vshades,the r X tourmalines "wereminedin theeark 1900satMt. Apatitein Auburn. ’Ihegold was panned intheSwift riverinthe vicinityof Bvronand 1loughton.Itwas designedhrJolin SeaverTowneof Brunswick,andpresented JosephinePeanin1915. ThePeansdaughter. MariePeanStafford,notedher mother‘worethenecklaceonmany stateoccasionsinWashingtonandwas alwarsdisappointedwhensociety reportersdescribedherjewelnas featuringan"emeraldnecklace.” Shealwaysinsistedthather necklaceof,MainetourmalineandMaine goldwasfarmoreunusualthanthoseof mere diamonds or emeralds.'" &&

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Ilavingsaidthat,Ieannottellvonhow disappointedIwastoreadthearticle abouttherebirthoftheSt.Ltwrcucc Churchasatheater|April,20021.Iam notsurewherevougotallofvonrfacts forthearticle,butvoncertainkdidnot gofarenoughtocheckouttheirvaliditv.

Theparagraphonpage36regarding theso-called'eviction'oftheOakStreet Theatertenantswasgrosslvmisstated. Thetruthisthatthexwerecontinually behindintheirrent,thebuildingwasnot being]?ropcrlvmaintained,hazardsexist¬ edthatweredangeroustothepublic,and arentincreasewasdueandtheowners knewthattheorganizationcouldnot affordanvincrease.

ThiswasnotthefaultofMikeLevine orAcornProductionsbutmcrekthe factthattheboardofdirectorsdidnot workhardenoughtoraisethefunds necessarvtokeeptheshipafloat.IIone readsfurtherintothearticle,voucan secthatAcornProductionscouldnot surviveinanewlocation;hencemv distrustorlackoffaithinthe board’sactixities

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Afte/checkinginwithdocksidesuppli-ers,DanastartsthehuntfornewtrcasurcsVThisinvolvesevetjihingfrom “combingthroughfilthywarehousesof antiques,toexplorin^remotevillagesand discoveringtheirvillagespecialty.

“WhenIdostumbleuponsomethingI like,adealisoftenstruckimmediately. 'Thecustomary’hagglingoftendragson forhoursasifitweresport,andinthe end,everyonesmiles,shak&hands,and continuesontheirway*

Tod’sfirstfar-flung\isitwasmadetohis brotherJohnin1991,w)iowasthenliv¬ ing in Katmandu, Nepal. t

“IfellinlovewiththeincredibleI Nepalesecultur^andwiththefantastK craftsofthecountry’,”hesays.Heand!Johnpartneredforawime,shippingall sortsofhandmaqeoddinesandsellins Tit. K. Qi themtoretaileisputofmebackofanjj Id,beat-upvan. I 1 ri Thebrotherseventuallydecidedtorar-<j rowthefocus,specializinginthebeau¬ tifulhandmadepapersofNepaland India.Togeth^TtKeyfoundedShakti Paperworks,experienced“reason¬ ablesuccess,”sellingthebusiness•„ ataboutthetimeTodsigned^leaseforhisspaceforAsiaWest at219CommercialStreet. Afterhesecuredthel.ease, TodtraveledtoIndonesia,t b Jndia,andNepalfinding-. merchandisetofillthe shop,whichheopened fonMay13,1994.

‘WhenIopenedthe

# SoutheastAsia,”andheispleasedto intentionsweretodevelopa businesswhichofferedsomething Inewandpositivetothecommunity, 'whilesimultaneouslyaffordingmearea¬ sontofrequentSoutheastAsia.” kInmakingthatplan,itwasTod’s hopeto“marrymyinterestand strengthinbusinesswithmypassionfor

od Dana was driving his’jecp Non-yerbal exchange£are,comrhbnl throughthejunglevillagesofforDanawhenhe’S*overseasexperiencw Indonesia,searchingforexotic|JD|l^inglthethrillofthehuntduringbiyear¬ findsforAsiaWest,hisOldPortretail*lyfrejirastoIndonesia,Thailand,India, store,whenayoungboy“cameoutof'Vietnam,andNepaltolocate-and?, nowhereonamotorbike”andcrashed"-bringhome-architecturaltreasuresforreport.thatithasprosedtobc-a^happy into him. Maine shoppers, from rickshaw^ to^^k^ and successful maniage.^ • JR “Igotouttohelphim,andhewasokayweddingcabinetsto.-200-y^^ld^wea^^

butIwasimmediatelysurroundedbya crowdofvillagers,scowling.

Another uniqn parallel ing this^one theJbike.had only a couple of scratches- ding beds to*entire camphorwood is related to oneof the best experifacades from smaU puddings m obscure ences Tod ha^haddn cajmection rainforest settlements.^^ _ ' w'ith his work:

“Oneoftheeldersapproachedand watchedasIkeptapologizingand puttingmoneyintotheboy’shand.

4“I’vebeenrobbed,’bittenBya’wildstreetIk“Foryears,Inpstlytraveledalone. doginKatmandit£andforcedtomakean^AlthoughIenjoyedmysolotravels;threeemergencvlandingmatinyVietnameseyearsago1tookdieopportunity’tointro-.

(lucemvgirlfriendmowmywife)tothe wondersofSoutheastAsia.Oursix-week tripinvolvedtwoweeksinBali,oneweek onanislandinsouthernThailand,two weeksinVietnam,andaweekinthe desertsofIndia."AlthoughDanawasable toconducthisusualbusiness,"thosesix weeksoftravelwith1,oriewerebyfarmy mostmemorabletravelexperience."

Thepartsofthebusinessthatmost appealtohiminclude“thetraveland exposuretoforeigncultures,theshop¬ ping,thelogisticchallengeofimportand export,thedesignandmerchandising aspectsofretail,anddevelopingrelation¬ shipswithbothoverseascontactsand localcustomers.”

Danaderivessatisfactionintheknowl¬ edgethattheteakgardenfurniturehe sellsisatleastathirdtoahalflessthan thesameitemssoldbvmostcompetitors, asaretheTibetanrugs,theterra-cotta pollen,thestonelanternsandstatuary, andthefurniture.Thefurnitureismostly madeofteakorshceshem,theteakorigi¬ natinginplantationsinIndonesiaand shceshemcomingoutofthedesertin WesternIndia.

Ofshceshem,Todsavs,“Itisadn, beautiful,heavyhardwood:perfectfor furniture.Themore1buvofit.themore Ilikeit."

1Iealsoloves“receivingandunpacking acontainerloadoftreasuresthat1lastsaw ontheothersideoftheworld."

Untilabouttwovearsago.Tod employedacontainershipcompanythat deliveredtoBoston,butwhen1lapag Llovd.whichdeliverstoPortland,offered himacompetitiverate,hejumpedonit.

“Eromwhere1live,"hebeams,"Ican seemyshipcoiningin.It’sanawfully goodfeeling."

Ilierickshaw-likeconveyanceIodis sittinginforthisstoryisa“becekIpur¬ chasedinJakartafromadriverwhowas upgradingandsellingthisvehicle-think 7/ieYearofIAvins’Dangerously.“Itdates backtothe1970s.Ileprobablyexpected somebodytobuvitandkeepitonthe road,”andToilplanstouseitduringthe summer months to cam items from the AsiaWestwarehouseatthefootof Munjoy1lill,neartheNarrowGauge RailwayandXPressCopvService.Of course,he’dbewillingtosellittothe rightbuver...for'approximatelyand exaetlv'$2,000.

AudreyLuce AsiaWestmanager

EorAudrevI,uce,oneofthemanagers atAsiaWestonCommercialStreetin Portland,findingtheperfectjobmeant comingbacktotheperfectcity.I.ucc,35 andanativeofLisbon,Maine,had

movedfromPortlandtoBoston,where shewasdoingwell,workingin“the restaurantbusinessandajewelrystore.”

Shefound,however,thatshemissed Portlandandfrequentlyreturned,visit¬ ingfriends.

“EventimeIcameback.”shesavs,“I'dgo andshopatmvfavoritestore,AsiaWest.”

Portland’sdrawprovedtoodifficultto resistand.withouthavinganvworklined up.LuceleftBoston,returningtowhatev¬ ershecouldfindintheenvironmentof herchoice."1ocationiseverything,andI lovetheOldPort.”

W'ithinaboutamonthaftermoving backtoPortland.LucewenttoAsia West...asashopper.“1waslookingfora ring,andallofasudden1said.'You wouldn’thappentobelookingforhelp?’ andthevsaid,'Yes.”

Someofherbestdavshavebeenwhen TodDanacomesbackfromoneofhis buyingtrips.

“Todnevertellsuswhathe’sbringing back,"shesavs.“Thevcouldbepuppets

ormarionettesfromBurma,homefur¬ nishingsfromIndiaandIndonesia,pots andbasketsfromVietnam,morefurni¬ turefromThailand,rugsfromNepal,cot¬ tonandjuterugsfromIndia...Itssoneat tounpackeverything-it’sjustlikeChrist¬ masaroundhereforthreedays!” Audrevremembersadaywhenshewas mostsurprisedbvoneofthearrivals:"A KomodoDragonwashereinthestore whenIcametowork,andIjustwent W'OWbecauseitlookedsoreal.It'salifesizedsculptureofafemaleKomododrag¬ on.andit'sthebodyposturethatmakesit soveryreal."

“Thenagain,”shelaughs,'Tvcnever seenarealKomododragonbutfrom whatI'veseenontelevisionitlooks preltvconvincing."

Ilerformerboss,thejeweler,ispersis¬ tentinattemptstolureherbackto Boston,butthePortlandpullforAudrev remainsfirm.

“KachmorningatAsiaWestweopen tliedoubledoorstothesuncoiningup acrossthestreet.Wehearthebirds,the gulls,andyoucansmelltheocean.It’s likeaneighborhooddownhere;Iknow everybodywhoworksonthisstreet,and thenallknowme.

"Asthesummercomes,thesun'slight lastslongerandlonger,castingitsrawsfurtherintothestoreonthewarmwood floors,thefurniture,theBuddha,(he masks...Thosethingsmakethejob worthhaving..

SarahDearing

ComedyConnectionmanager

As manager of Comedy Connection, SarahDearingcanliveandworkina “fun,artsyareawhere1canstillbe invokedwithentertainmentandraisethe kids(twoboys,aged4and10months).”

Dearing,whois“twentysomething,” movedtoMainetenyearsagofrom 1luntingtonBeach,California,withher mother,whogrewupinMaine.

“NowthatIhavekidsthere’snowavI’ll ewerleavethisarea,”savsDearing.

Qualityoflifeis“tantamounttohappi¬ ness,”andfeelingsafemeansevenlhing toSarah.“TheyearImovedherethere wasonlyonemurder,andalthoughthat numberhasescalatedsome,wehaveto rememberthat1ivinghereisnotnearlyas scanasanwvhereelse."

Sheadmitsthatitis“sometimescra/.xand chaotic”atthewaterfrontnightclub,but nothingelsewoulddothesameforme."

“Ikeepbusy,fromcookingtomediato keepingwaitstaff,catering,managing andmarketingtheshows,andsettingup outsidecorporatecomedv."Withher upbeat,even-temperedpersonality,she’s somethingofaliontamer,keepingwacko andofteninsecurecomicsinlinewhile advancingtheinterestsoithebusinessat thesametime.Theclubisopen4davsa week,fromWednesdavthroughSunday beginning in Maw

’T’.vcrydavIgixemvselfato-dolistfor thedawandeverydavwhat1dojustgoes offthatlistentirely!"

SpecialtimesattheComedvConnec¬ tioncomequicklvtoSarah’smind.

“Cabe Kaplan(WelcomeBackKotter) cameinonetimeanddidanimpromptu night’sperformancebecausehisdaughter wastiphereatcamp.1lerehewasdoing aguestspotonaSaturday,and,actually, nobodvbelieveditwashim!"

Othernationalheadlinersshe’sbooked attheclubincludeAnthonyClark0es. Dear;BostonCommon).BobbvCollins (Ml1-1stand-upspotlighthost).BobNel¬ son (IIBO) and Jimmy Dunn (NKSN).

AndcomedianBob.Marlex,working withSarahandtheComedvConnection, puttogether,inninedavs.anincredibly successfuleveningofmusicattheMerrill Auditoriumimmediatelyfollowingthe eventsofSeptember11.TheMerrillAudi¬ toriumperformanceincludedanimpres¬ sivenumberoflocalbandsandsucceeded inraisingS19.000fortheRedCross.

SheliasworkedwithMarlex(hismovies includeLiar’sChib,scheduledtoopen sooninmajorcities,andBoon Dock SaintswithW’illemDafoe)oncharitable projectsforsometime,andofhimshe savs:"1haveneverseenanvonegiveso

muchtothecommunitv.Somampeople movetheirwavupthroughsuccesses,and thevforgetaboutthepeopletlicvleave behind,butnotBob!

“W'eareraisingtonsofmonexdoing'Pro¬ jectCraduationfundraisersforschools. Bobdocsanightofcomedvinthecom¬ munitiesattheschools.We'vedoneshows inCorham,Scarborough,andSouthPort¬ land,withmanymoretofollow.”

Dearingstartedworkingasawaitress fivevearsagowithComedvConnection, nowinits9thsearandownedbvOliver Keilhlw“IwaslookingforanightjobsoI couldbehomedavswiththekids.”

W'itliinacoupleolvearsDearing,she foundherselfinamanagementposition: “Slowk1startedbeingtheonewhomade surewehadstaffandcomedians.”

Ilerbeliefthat“whenyou’rerunninga comedvclubvonwantpeopletobehappv”probablycontributestohersuccess.

OfKeithkandherpositionshesavs,"I lovethattheskxisthelimitasfaraswhat Icando.Ihisisnotaconstrictingjob, andwhatevercreativity1haveIcanputto usehere.”

Asimpledeskjobisnotforher.The clubgiveshera“chancetogooutinthe communityanddodifferentthings...”

SuchastendingtotheComedvCon¬ nection’sgrowingcorporateclientlist ("wescheduleentertainersforvarious functionsatsiteschosenbvthecompa¬ nies’),includingIlannaford,CascoBax Eord.LeeAutoMall,C.M.Brown, CitvofSouthPortland,SebascoResort, andothers.

1lowaboutgettinguponstageherself? “Iabsolutelylovecomedv,butIhaveno placeonthestage.”

Astoproblemsthatcouldcomeabout runningaclub,shesavs,“W’earereally lucky.Ourpatronsconsistof60-percent women,morethan25-pcrcentcouples, and.althoughweservedrinks,people don’tcomeheretodrink.”Sheremem¬ bersonlvtwoincidentsborderingonthe uglvinfiveyears.

Themostmemorableexperienceshe hashadonherjobgoesbacktothefirst timetheclubhadaheadlinerfalloutthe davoftheshow.

"Iwasnewatdoingthebookings,”she savs,"andjusthoursbeforetheshowI foundareplacement.”

Oliverpattedheronthebackandsaid. “Wclcometocomedv!”

AMaineTartan?

"Absolutely!AtartanplaiddesignedespeciallyforMaine -green,red,andbine-wasdesignedbySol ChillisfromScotland,whogaveittothepeople ofMainemuchinthesamewashedidwith theNovaScotia'Iartan.Itwasproducedfor abitinSkowheganinamillheownedsome¬ timeduringthe1960sandthenagainbyCas¬ cadeWoolen.MillinI’airfieldduringthe19S0s. J’licMaineStatekiltmaterialpicturedherewas wovenbvI.ocharronMillsinScotlandandsewn bvMaggieStruth,aScottishkiltmakerwhonow livesinOntario.

“TheMaineStatetartaniscopyrighted,andthe ownersareactivelysuinganyonewhotriestoproduce |competitivefabric|inaweightsuitableforkilts.I understandDalgleishMills(Scotland)endedup threatenedwithlegalaction[rumoredto approach$2million|,resultingintheir leavingahuniongusshipmentofthe clothtorotonaGlasgowdock.”

- (tmrgeWorthier. cruise musician

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likestotakeusundertheCasco BayBridgeandhangintherewhile Iplaythepipes-helikestheway theyecho.

GeorgeWorthley,CarolClark

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AlthoughOscarWikle’sthoughts oubagpipes(“ThankCodthereis noodor”)suggestacertaincon¬ tempt,forGeorgeWorthies,49,and partnerCarolClark,40,theancient instrumentexhalesalairdivmagicand helpstoprosideauniqueandensiablc waytomakealiving.

“W'henIdiscoseredI’dstirsisedthe sixties,”Georgesass,“Irealized1could turninans rdirectionIwanted.”IIechose entertainment,esenluallsembracing“all thingsScottish”inwhathasesolsedinto afull-timeefforttospreadanappreciation oftheCeltictraditioninmusic,dance, song,andculture.

Georgecredits“ms'mother,ofstrong Scottishdescent,"svithinstillinganearls interestinmusic.“Sheusedtoplascoun¬ trymusic,like'RedRiserVallesandshe taughtmeanenjosmentoftheguitarand song,althoughformebackthenitssas mostls1lendrixandCream."

Inthelate1960s,Worthiesappearedon theNessRuglandcoffeehousecircuit svithfellossentertainersMarshalDodge andGordonBokand“gotanearls-push intothebusinessbs-IRohwiCt\Idrtin's] l^iu^h-lnstarandfamils'friendJud (“DaisyaDas")Strunk."

A14-yearstintasonehalfofthefolk duoI,azsMercedesintroducedWorthies totheenchantingssorklofcruisesiiip entertaining,performingaboardthelate CaptainRodnesRoss'sbeloved,opinion¬ ated.andsomesshateccentricsessel Ismvlellow//."Wesailedfisctimesclails outofCascoBay’sI.ongW'harf,”anexpe¬ rienceliesasorsandrepeatsasoftenas possible,performingfortheOldPort Marinerb’lectonitsvessels,theOdnsev andCdsubldncd.

Whilepeopleareembarking.“Carol andIsetupatthewharfonCommercial Streetandplaythepipes,drawingthe folksin.Onceontheboat,sshatcouldbe morepleasurablethanourjobsituation?

Weplaythemusicweloseundertheset¬ tingsun,orstars,orthebrightssarmthof day,cooledbsthesea’sbreezes.Oneof theOdyssey’scaptainslikesIotakeus undertheCascoBasBridgeandhangin therewhileIplaythepipes-helikesthe ssaytheyecho."

Inadditiontotheseasonalpleasuresof

Portland’scruisetrade,formorethanten years,Worthiesand(darkbaseworked theScottishmusiccircuit-the11ighland Games,festisals,RobbieBurnsbirllidas celebrationsandScotchsshiskestastings, takingthemacrossthecountrsand intoScotland.

George,whogrossupinI'arminglon, Maine,andsshoscfamilscomesfrom “somessherenearInserness,”andCarol, svithScottish-borngreat-grandparentsand aJapanesemother,plasmostlssshat Georgecalls“Scottishpop.”

Performancesalwassincludessorksbs thessell-knossnandbeloscd(IoScots) IlarrvI,audcr("RoaminintheCloamin," “PootheNoo”).Although“onlsonein I5AmericansbaseeverheardofSir1larrv,"notesGeorge,hessas“BobIlope

AlthoughOscarWilde’s thoughtsonbagpipes (“ThankGodthereisno

odor”)suggestacertain

contempt,forGeorge WorthleyandCarolClark, theancientinstrument exhalesalairdlymagic. Theyperformonthe ScotiaPrinceandother happycraftamidthe lightsofPortlandHarbor.

beforetheressasBob1lope,takinghis showsouttothebattelfields,performing infoxholesandbombcraters(anatural amphitheater)."1.auder,acontemporars ofCharlieChaplinandRudsVallee,ssas athistimeBritain’shighest-paidmusical performer."Themusiccoincidedwith oursaudesille,anditwasthesametspe ofmusic.AllScotspeopleknowhis songs,andsomepeoplethinkthesare trite.IlsalotaboutHowers,prethgirls, fallinginlose,andwhiskes."

Worthies, cited bs The Scottish MusicIkillSocietsas"oneof onls1sfull-timekilted entertainersfromtheUnitedStates,"sass hedoesn’tcarewhatpeoplethink,and.as mostofthemusiciscatchsandupbeat, probablythemostardentcriticwould findittoughtoresist.

'IheworkoffersGeorgeandCarola

schedulethatthescontrol,ampleoppor InuitsforinterestingIrasel,thekindof perksthatareotherwiseunasailablc,and theabilitytodosomethingthatgisesthem greatpleasure-makemusic.-together.

Georgeremembersanexperiencefrom twoyearsagowhenthesdidpre-season open-houseperformancesonboardIlie ScotiaPrinceinCanada.

“Whenwewerecomingbackonthe Prince,wewereonthebridgewith11elmut,thecaptain,atarounddasbreak. Thesunwasglisteningoserthecits,and youcouldseeMountWashingtonloom¬ ingoserPortlandassouroundedSpring Point.Youdon’tgetthattspeofsluffin otherjobs.”

Anothertime,Georgeremembersthes werepipingattheMaineStaleIlouseand afterwardswentIoal'’ranco-Amcrican jamsessioninBiddefordwithafriend.

“IIeaskedustopi]JChimin.soIwaited tilltherewasabreakinthemusic,then kickedinthepipes.

“W'henwecamethroughthatdoor.I sawonefiddlerwholookedlikehewas seeinganapparitioncomingthroughthe door.I«iterthatnight,anothersoungfid¬ dlercameuptomeandsaid,'Youdon’t knowhowmuchthatmeanttothisone gus.forsearsssc’sebeenhasslinghim abouthisScottishblood,andhe’salwass saidtous,"Onedassou’llgetsours.”You realls-madehisnight.’"

Georgelearnedthatthefellossdied,of cancer,eightmonthslater.

"Ifthere'sans'downsidetothework,it hastobe...there’snotalotofmoneyin it!"thecouplelaughs.

1heWorthless,howeser,don'tletthat getthebestofthem.Infact,onetime, “forSObucks”thes-drosetoGeorgiato doaperformance.“Thisladstoldmeall shehddwas$50.Wehadtalkedandwe hadalotincommon,butIsaid,’Ijust can’tdoitforthat.’‘Well,’shesaid,‘Ifyou comedown.I’llshowsouthebestSouth¬ ernhospitalitssouseeserseen.’

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Mostpopulardelixerydish?“Our Grecianpizza,ithasourhomemade sauce,toppedwithsauteedspinach, sweetsausage,mozzarella,and A fetacheese.”

Mostexoticdelixen'dish?“Polio Toscana.It'sachickenbreastsauteedin oliveoilwithroastedonionsand mushrooms,sencdina.Marsala-enhanced marinarasauceonabedoflinguini.."

DelixenTime:45minutes-1hour Prizewinningoxen-firedpizzawitha widerangeofselections.

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46PineStreet.Portland,”75-3404

Delixen'Ilours:11a.m.-l1pan.dailx DeliveryFees:\oadditionalfees,but $7 minimum purchase requirement DelixeiyRange:zMlofPortlandandparts ofSouthPortland

Mostpopulardelixen'dish?“Greek

salad.Peoplelovetheiceberglettuce, onion,olives,andfetacheese.”

Mostexoticdishes?"1wouldhaxetosav ourGreekpizza.Itismadeonour traditionalcrustwithfetacheese, spinach,andgarlicamongitstraditional Greekingredients.”

DeliveryTime:30-45minutes

Spicv&■delicious.'Iliephonenumberis availableinthetelephonebook,butnot bvcallinginformation.Werecommend theeggplantandjalapenopizza.

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DclixeryIlours:11a.m.-3()minutes beforeclose;thestoresinPortland.South Portlanddon’tofferdelixerx;butthe storesinGorham,Saco,and Scarboroughdo.

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Mostexoticdclixerydish?“Oneofour gourmetpizzasisourwhitepizza. Insteadoftomatosauce,itisbrushed withgarlicbutter.Onthreedifferent cheeses,thetoppingsincludefresh tomatoes,onions,broccoli,eggplant, spinach,peppers,mushrooms,and Greekolives."

DelixeiyTime?30-45minutes,unless theconditionsarebad.

PizzaJoint

239OceanSt.,SouthPortland,767-3220

DclixeryIlours:4-10Mondax-Thursdax; 4-midnightIridax;12-10weekends

DelixerxLees:S2delixervcharge

DelixerxRange:AllofGapeElizabeth andmostofSouthPortland

MostPopularDelixerx-Dish?“Our pepperonipizza.”

MostExoticDelixerxDish?"Our NightmareSandwichhasexerxthingon it!Ithas4differentkindsofmeat-

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\niericaiisalami.Genoasalami,ham, andcapacoki.Ithasfourdifferent cheeses:American,Swiss,provolone,and mozzarella.Andforveggies,ithaslettuce, onions,greenpeppers,tomatoes,and pickles.Itahugesandwich."

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PortlandPieCompany

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DeliveryRange:AllofPortlandand SouthPortland

MostPopidarDeliversDish?

“Ilarhormasterpizza.Ithasbarbeque chicken,bacon,andcaramelizedonions onourbeer-flavoredcrust."

MostKxoticDeliversDish?"W'ehavea pizzacalledtheNor'easter.Insteadof tomatosauce,ithasbluecheesespread onthecrust,withbuffalochickenontop. Somehotsauceisdrizzledon.too.It tastesjustlikebuffalowings.Also,we haveseveraldifferentflavoredcrusts. Besidesoriginalandwheatcrust, customerscanalsogetoursundried tomato,basilandbeerflavoredcrusts.”

DeliveryTime:30-43minutes

HarborViewPizza

101York'Street.Portland,Maine

DeliveryIlours:AllofPortland,11-12, allofSouthPortland.5-12evendav

DeliveryEcc:$1delivenfee

DeliveryRange:“Ourrangeisallof SouthPortland,from(JaneoRoadand ColonialRoadinPortland."

MostPopularDeliveryDish?"Our pepperonipizza,madeonourfresh doughcrust."

MostExoticDishes?"Well,I’llbe honest,wereallvdon’thaveanythingtoo exoticonourmenu,butpeopleloveour hamburgeranilcheeseburgerbasketsand plates,ourlasagnaandspaghetti,andof course,ourpizza.

Delivenrime:30-45minutes

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1422Broadway.SouthPortland799-”511 DelivenIlours:4-9Sundav-1hursdav,410IYidavSaturday DelivcnI'ee:"Wehaveadifferentmenu

fordeliven,thefeevariesonhowbigthe orderisandhowmuchitcosts.”

DelivcnRange:AllofSouthPortland MostPopularDeliveryDish?"Our barbequechickenpizza.Ithaschicken marinatedinbarbequesauce,onabedof ourtomatosauceandhomemadefresh doughcrust.”

MostExoticDish?“Ournewestpizzais calledClam’sCasino.Insteadoftomato sauce,it’scoveredinclamsauce,with cheese,bacon,onions,andoregano."

Delivcnlime:30-45minutes

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Aurora Provisions 871-9060

Silly's 772-0360

Hl Bombay 772-8767

Lotus 781-3453

RiceltosBrickOvenPizzeria775-7400&781-3100

Supreme Pizza 775-3404

Pizza Join! 767-3220

Portland Pie Company 772-1231 & 799-1200

Harbor View Pizzo 772-3101

Willow's Pizza and Restaurant 799-7511

Portland House of Pizzo 797-9030

Supper ol Six 761-6600

Volley Chinese Cuisine 773-8889

tong's Express 871-8055

Wok-Inn 773-7332 & 797-9052

Jan flee Restaurant 761-4335

Golden fliounlom 878-8989

Pondo Gorden Restaurant 874-6935

Benkay Japanese Restaurant 773-5555

Pizza Hui 878-3003

Domino's 774-1489

Pizzo lime 774-2222

Popo John's (www.popojohns.com) 878-9100

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1359WashingtonAvenue. Portland.797-9030.

DelivcnIlours:11-10evendav

Delivcn'Ecc:$1.50

DeliveryRange:AllofPortland MostPopularDeliveryDish?"Bvfar. it'sourpepperonipizza.”

Most Exotic Delivcn Dish? “One of ourmoreexoticpizzasisourMexican

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Delivcn:"Onaverage,3(1minutes.”

SupperatSix

ISVerandaStreet,Portland.761-6600

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Most Popular Delivcn Dish? “Our lasagnas.Wespecializeincomfortfood, withmanycasserolesandsalads."

Mostexoticdelivcndish?"Ourveggie alfredocasseroleisgreat.Ithascarrots, celen,eggplant,tomatoes,broccoli,and greenVredpeppersmixedwithgarlic andsmotheredinanalfredosaucewith seasonedricottacheese."

DelivcnTime?"Pleasecallafewdavsin advance.”

ValleyChineseCuisine

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Lang’sExpress

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Delivcn':Monday-Thursday11-11. EridavandSaturday11p.m.-2a.m., Sunday11:30-9:30'

DeliveryI’ee:$2

DelivcnRange:Portkind,S.Portland. Westbrook,Ealmouth,Scarborough.

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818MainStreetV1209EoreslAvenue, SouthPortlandcYPortland,773-7332<V 797-9052.Chineselunchanddinner. DelivcnIlours:1uesdav-1hursdav11a..11pan..EridayVSaturday11a.m.-2a.m.. Monday.Sundav,&'holidays11:30-9:30 Delivcn'Range:CapeElizabeth, Cumberland, Ealmouth, Gorham, Portland.Scarborough.SouthPortland. Westbrook,Yarmouth.

JanMeeRestaurant

280St.JohnStreet.Portland.761-4335

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Domino’s, ,88ForestAvenue.Portland774-1489

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40AuburnStreet,Portland,878-3003

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PandaGardenRestaurant

1041BrightonAve..Portland.874-69’35 “W'eBringChinatownToYou."

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Lotus

251USRouteI.FalmouthShopping ('enter,Palmouth.ChineseJapanese Cuisine.Palmouthlovedtheirearlier incarnationasBlueIsland,servingina yummy'mallChinese’style,butI,otusis outtosetamuchhigherstandardand deservesastrongfollowing.Thevdeliver entreesandanimpressivearrayofsushi andsashimiwithina5-milcradius.It maytakesomeconvincingtogetthemto cometoPortland.Call~81-3453.

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\anily License Plate Cheek Kcllv I lokkancn savs. " This is a fun online service from the Maine Secretary ol State s Office. (citizens can check the availability ol a desired Maine vanity plate and. if it is available, can see exactly w hat it would look like on a particular type of plate, such as the chickadee, loon, or veterans’ plates " jennyhall.com www.jcooperviolinmaker.com

Jonathan Cooper, violin maker, is the locus of this ele¬ gant site. Sharon Picniak savs. "Jonathan (xiopcr makes beautiful violins, violas, and cellos in Maine. This site showcases his work w ith beautiful, detailed photography and easy navigation. 1 he choice of black as a background works well on a site like this, as it enhances to the impact ot the instruments themselves." www.junglemd.com www.keybank.com www.leslieevansdesiqn.com

I .arrv Burningham savs. " I his site showcases the work ol graphic designer Leslie Evans. I he site is designed m a dean unassuming wav that focuses on the work." www. madeinmaine. com

Hud anything and even thing made in the great state of inainc.Ihisisagreatsitetofindgiftstosendtorelatives and friends from away.’ - Eirn Burningham www.state.me.us

Kcllv 1 lokkancn savs. This site serves as a gateway to state government for citizens, visitors, businesses, and stale cmplovccs. Ilie site provides uscr-friendk access to main online government services and follows current website standards for usability and accessibility for the disabled. It has won national recognition and was rated the state government website in the ILS. in 2001. One of the newest features on the site is the ( hiidc to Accessible Recreation. Arts, and I ensure for Maine’s disabled citizens and visitors/* Patrick J. McVeigh says. "One on the best Stale sites avail¬ able - pcrirxl." www.mainearts.com

"A to|>nolch resource for maine artists, musicians, and their sup|x>rtcrs.” - Jim Svinonds www.mainebirding.net

Kelly 1 lokkancn: " I here is some great information here. Hie design is not mv favorite - the front page design is a

bit busy and the interior page design is inconsistent Irom one section to another." www. mamegems. com

A (ill! dissolves from gorgeous piece to gorgeous piece Otherwise, this site is all business. Iiandling a huge amount of choices, prices, and orders attractively and efficiently, www.mainefoliage.com

According to Kcllv I lokkancn. "Get weekly foliage reports, learn whv the leaves change colors and how to identify Maine's native trees, find out the best time Io visit, and check out the Icafcam in Gapitol Park. This site is updated and re-launched each September " www.maineguide.com

|im Svinonds savs. "Grc.it maps and attractions, organ¬ ized In region. Outdmr lovers won t want to miss this site." www.mainehealth.com

Justin Davis says. "The Maine! kalth web site is excellent resource tor residents of Maine w ho arc interested in learn¬ ing alxmt common healthcare issues as well as organiza¬ tions who can assist them with their healthcare needs. \ isitors can find timely and trusted healthcare information on things such as asthma, diabetes, or even depression. I lie site's tag line sums it up bv saving "’Hie care vou need, the people vou trust."

www.mainejug.org

‘Tor all of vou Java users out there, the Mame JL'G t Java I 'scr’s Group i site provides a wealth of know ledge and links essential to the growing Maine Java community." - Patrick J. McVeigh www.mmc.org

I Jbmrivs. information, and a Remote Clinical Desktop, allow ing members of the medical staff Io remotely access patients, make this site worthwhile stop. www. mainememory. net

I am Burningham savs. “!• ind out everything vou always wanted to know about Maine history. Phis site has a wealth ol information in the form of text and photographs. This is a great educational tool."

Kcllv I lokkancn: "This is an incredible resource for those interested in Maine history or historical drxumcnts and photos. It also has educational information for kids and teachers."

www.mainemusic.org

Maincmusic.org is an excellent online resource for music information and event listings related to Maine music. Hiis web site is unique in that it was funded bv a one-time grant awarded to the Maine Performing Aris Network. One ot the fundamental goals of this web project was to ensure that it didn I require ongoing funding to keep the site s event listings and other content ujxto-datc. I he site has lx-cn a grc.it success m that the majority of the content is supplied directly to the web site bv performers, promoters.

and the general public. Music enthusiasts can st arch the site s database for information in main wavs, iik hiding dale, location, or music genre. Hie site otters ailists the opportunity to post images and audio clips of then work at no charge. (’seis c an also create a personalized "itinerary of events that they arc interested in attending or even share their itinerary with friends or family using the site's "Send this itinerary to a frie nd" option." - Justin Davis

Jim Symonds says. "Easy to navigate site with compre¬ hensive music calendar and otte ring a statewide musician search engine." w.maineports.com

I .arrv Burningham: "This clcank designed site showcase s the- great Maine ports. It has m-depth information on ports and their facilities. making this site useful for lx>th tourism and business audiences." www. mamepress. org

" lenitic Maine news resource guide-. Links to daily front pages from Maine ’s weekly and daily newspapers." - Jim Svinonds. www.mainepublicradio.org

Maine Public Radios site. A useful and fun companion to the radio station that can also stand on its own. pat lie ularlythe"publicarts”section. www.mamesbdc.org

Mame Small Business I X-vclopmenl ( x nlcrs' site Jim Symondssavs."Ihissiteisagreattcw>ltorassistingsmall businesses. Entrepreneurs should be gin their search here www.weather,maine.rr.com

" I he maps and charts on this site max be- from a third party, but ask am weather enlhusiast and he or she w ill te ll youthatthisisthesite.Itallowsthe-usertoaccessthe-same datathattheeveningweatherrcjxirtcrsuse.anditisiijxlalcd frequently. - Justin Davis. www. mamehost. com http://site.mainetumpike.com

Justin Davis says. “ I his site- keeps liavdcrs and commutcis on top of all developme nts on Maine’s most impor¬ tant highway. As the wide ning ptojcc t continues.trave lers can sign up tor traffic alerts or learn about lane closures right on the site. Ven useful." www.maine.rr.com

Jim Svinonds: "Grc.it community stories and links, detailed listings of Maine news organizations, and links to theirtopstones. www.ManCal.biz www.MarvinSadik.com www.mcht.org www.meca.edu www.memic.com

"This site ofiers a robust amount of information and interactive tools to in.ike it easier for employ ers Io develop a safe- work place and place claims when accidents happen." - 1 -arrv Burningham. www. mesca. com www. mesda. com

Patrick J. McVeigh calls it "a great resource tor informa¬ lion on Maine’s tcchnologv sec tor, including business directories, studies, forums, and educational resources." www.mooseheadcabins.com

A acaiion getaway site! Incredible well designed and thought out. Beautiful pictures. Every aspect of travel and lodging is covered and then some.” - Jim Svinonds. www.mystc.com www.newenglandcasung.com

If you arc a performer working in theatre, film, television, voice over, residing in or bevond the Ne vs England area, vou arc at the right place. Post sour headshot photo, resume, contact information, web site, and more on sour profile web page. www.oi2.com www.photographictraditions,com www.portland.com

"J his is still the best designed and most comprehensive Maine news site. In fact in is one of Ihc best ncws|)a|X'r based sites in the country." Justin Davis savs. "Simply put. this is the premier resource tor Mame news online. I Ins site, maintainedbvahealthyfulltime-staffofeditorial,news. and new media professionals. easily claims the prize- for the best Maine news site. I he site has the most frequently u|xlalcd news and entertainment information in the entire state." Jim Svinonds: "Multiple use site, for people of all ages and interests.\\ide-variety.Willlx-interestingtoseewhenthis major|x>rtalfinaladoptsasitescarehlx>\,though." www.ci.portiand.me.us/misc/forestry/index.htm

Portland I'orcstn Division's page Sharon Picniak savs. "Beautifully designed with a nice color pallettc and easy to navigate-,thissiteofferslotsofgcxxlinformationalxmttreeplanting in Portland that is useful for home-owners and anyone who appreciates the value of trees and urban

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Patrick ). McVeigh: “1 wen thing von need to know about Portland Jct|>ort. including real-time departures and arrivals. I actualb vised mvsclf a trip one evening when 1 “www.portlandjetport.org

discovered that the flight that a triend if mine was arriving on had Ixcn <k laved."

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Jim Svmonds savs, “I himan-cdtled directory. lots of to|> its covered Great for browsing, but the search engine could use help."

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I he new site administering Portland parking tickets. . ki lh I lokkancn: "Pav wur parking tickets online, or $ check the status of vour tickets. This is mv favorite 3 Portland-focused governmental website. It is clean, crisp, c easv to use. and is relevant to anyone who drives | in Portland!’' £ www. portlandpirates, com 2 "(’.real site complete with inlonnalion on Ilie team, the | league, and hoc kcv in general 1 kre's the best part: von can listen to. and watch, broadcasts right through the site. Missed a game !’ \o problem. Visit the archives, grab sonu popcorn, and enjov.” - Patrick J. McVeigh www.portlandyoga.com

Website for Portland \oga Studio. Sharon Picniak savs. I asv navigation, nue photography, and inspnalional quotes form the structure of tins site that offers complete information about voga. the studio and its teachers. u|>-l<► dale schedule, and other events, (dean design cfkdivclv uses w hite space and spare color — an o|»enncss appropri¬ atefor.1vogastudio."

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Justin Davis savs. "Raising Readers is an exciting non¬ profit program and related web site that promotes rending for veiling children up to fivc vears of age bv giving them beautiful new hooks as part of their earh visits with health 1 care professionals. I he program’s, and the web site s, goal I is Io give every child in Maine .1 dozen Ixxiks bv the lime he or she- enters school. This site's use of illustration and Ivpigraphv in the graphic design is parliculark well suites for the content and therefore makes it on our list of great Maine web sites."

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Recognized throughout the countn. this world-class outdrxirs site w ill give vou ujxlatcs 011 conditions from tlx J Mountains, to ‘lie Praincs. to the Oceans, white with, uh ’ killer waves. Aou get the point." - Patrick ). McVeigh. www.springharbor.org 1

JustinDavis:“rheSpringIlarlxir1lospitalwebsiteisth 1 premier resource tor individuals seeking information ah' * mental healthcare opportunities in Southern Maine. Ik siteprosidesamunman of the hospital s capabilities, as Vl well as a frequently updated employment opportunities page, a press releases section, and a seasonal newsletter.4 of which arc maintained bv the hospital through an easv tn to-usc online content management svstem." V1 www.sputmk.nu w

"lames I aPlant and his team at Sputnik arc some of th most talented animators. Ixith 2D and >D. in flic count' 'lou have undouhtedh seen their work on countless tele sion commercials and in educational scries, including

PBS\ Yow. This .Media extravaganza Id's esenom know dial IcclmologX' is alive, well, ami prospering here in Mame. - Patrick J. McVeigh www.state.me.us/doc/parks/programs/db_se arch/index.html

Iliis is the Mame Stale Parks Search website, developed In die Bureau of Parks and Linds. Kcllv I lokkancn savs. ‘IxKate Maine state parks, historic sites, or public-rcscncd lands by name, region, and/or the activities von want to pursue. For each park or site, information is provided to help von plan vour trip, including contact information, park rules and tips, a downloadable map, and accessibility information lor the disabled.

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Shoshannah \\ hitc photographs site. Sharon Picmak: "Xicc flash site showcasing the {xirtfolio of a local photog¬ rapher. Good size images, nice color pallcttc. www.sugarloaf.com

Justin Davis says. Sugarloaf.com s recent redesign was a huge step in the right direction. I he site offers markcdlv improved download limes, as well as a snazzv new design with less advertising and increasingly relevant content for skiers in Maine. I he daily photographs, late-breaking lodg¬ ing deals, and a healthy series of promotions and contests keep us coining bac k for more.

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1 atrick J. Mc\cigh savs. '‘Real-time conditions and cams help sou to prepare for a great dav of skiing or riding.” www.thetruthiswhatyoubelieve.com

Designed by f lash professional Kurt Dominennuth. thctruthissshatsoubclicsc.coin is one of the most remark¬ able Mash c\|xricnccs. local or otherwise. on the web. l ike I'.dsard Munch's mastcqnccc ‘dlic Scream.' this nugget of aitistis brilliance leases sou cmotionalk moved bs the experience." - Patrick J. McVeigh www.theworkshops.com

Sharon Picmak: Professional school lor creative storytellers and image makers. Showcases their s|Kcialtv icaptivalmg photographs) in a non-mtrusisc. clean design that also utilizes a right-hand navigation cHeclivelv." www.tomsofmaine.com

Sharon Picniak says. "Nicely designed, casiIs -navigable site that lets sou shop online casils; learn oi their philosophs. mission, and beliefs; and sec how thes make their nat¬ ural prixlucls"

I -irrs Burninghain: " I his site demonsttak's that proper use of design and function to showcase a companvs prod¬ ucts on-line. I he site is easy to use. and the look imparts the company mission of developing all-natural, cco-fricnd1\ products” www.trails.org

Jim Symonds explains H's a “I hkers paiadise. Links to trails, conservation and recreation sites. 14its of hidden treasures in this one’” www. 2catsbarharbor. com www. usm. mame edu/~walker/movtes.html www.visitmame.com www.westbrookmaine.com www.woodardcurran.com

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TheNew$100,000?ByColinSargent

Awell-knownurbanlegendofthe 19,0s in Kennebunk Beach starsacantankerousheiress named Mrs. Strong. Growing upatthesummerresortinthe1920s duringtheBoothTarkingtonKra,shed beenunpopularwiththeotherflapper childrenwhosefamilieslivedinbeach¬ front"cottages”nearbv.

Sowhenshegrewupandinheriteda staggeringamountofCorningGlass andKastmanKodakstock,shesentan attorneyaroundwithimmediatecash offersofSI00,000toliterallybuy dozensofoceanfrontcottagesawav fromherformertormentors'familieson thebeach.Eewcouldaffordtorefuse, andshegavesomeofthehomestoher gardenersandchauffeurs.Revengegot

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ertvwithuglv,particoloredbathtubs rescuedfromthedemolishedAtlantis Iloteltoperfecttheembarrassmentof herneighbors.

Kast-forwardto2002,andjustasstyIe magazinesquipthat“orangeisthenewpink,pinkisthenewnaw.andwhiteis thenewblack"SImillionmaybethe new8100,000onthecoastofMaine.

ConsiderCasco'TerraceinEalmouth Eoresidethisyear.Thehomesheremanyofthemformerlobstershacksor summer"camps"-arepicturesque, withsweepingviewsoflobsterpots, dancingdories,andClapboardIsland. Thewavwehearit,acarwithMassa¬ chusettslicenseplatesskidstoastop, andamanknocksonaMaineresi¬

dent'sdoor.“I'llgivevon$1million rightnowforthishouse,"themansavs. 'Ihewell-knownresident,asentimen¬ talphotographybullwithdeepliesto thecommunity,anenviablerealestate portfolioofhisown,andahero’srecord fromthePacificIslandswar,isnotso easilymoved.Sothemanheadsacross Justasstyle doyennesquipthat “pinkisthenewnavy,” $1millionmaybethe new$100,000onthe coastofMaine. thestreet,nodoubttotempthisson! Butthatstorvpalestothis,justin. AKennebunkinsidertellsus thatforroughlyS40,000,the oceanfronthouseonGooch’s BeachinKennebunkpicturedlefthas justbeencompletelyre-windowedin newAndersenthermalpanesto improveitschancesofselling.A 840,000replacementficldstonechim¬ neyhasbeenaddedtogetthehouse noticedaswell.

Andit'sworked!Iliehouseisnow undercontractfor“aquick-cashsale," accordingiobuyer'sbrokerPrudential PrimeProperties,foreverybitofthe SKI.millionaskingprice,butthough seller’sbrokerJackKibbvwon'tconfirm it(“SImillionseemstobethenew magicnumberalongtheocean,ves, andno,it’snotmydepartmenttoknow whatthey’regoingtodowiththe house"),weunderstandthenewowner, withcontractorTimSpanglinedupfor thework,isconsideringtearingthe entirestructuredown(minusthe invaluablefootprint,ofcourse)-new’ windowsandall-tobuild,inalllikeli¬ hood,another‘newinterpretationofthe ShingleStyle’initsplace.

“Xoonewilleverlookthroughthese newwindows,”oursource,whogrew up here and remembers the davs of Mrs.Strong,marvels."Xooneisever goingtocurluptothisfireplace.Of course,"hesavs,"thisisnothinglike thetimeIinthe1980s]thatBillKar¬ ies11ruitoftheLoom|walkedup Kurd’sPointwithabriefcasefullof money and bought three houses!"

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Nottomentionalocationthats justminutesfromtennis,golfand alltheshopsandattractionsin YorkBeach,theKitteryoutletsand historicYorkandPortsmouth.

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ThePortlandnewspapersrecentlyendedtheage-oldpractice ofreporterswritingobituaries.'I'heyarenowpaidforbvthe funeralhomesandinsertedverbatim.WhenIsawthis,Iwas takenbacktothelatesixtieswhenIwasanobituarv-wrilingcub reportcronthePortland/','vcmmgbapress,itselfnowdeceased. 'Ihcmaninchargeofobituariesthenwasaneccentricassistant citseditor.I,ct’scallhimIlerbic.IIewasa problemforthereporters. Whateverthekindof stonyhechanged

itinanirritatingwav.Yetliehadadisarmingquality.Whenlie

foundsometliingfunnvorwellphrasedinwhathewasreading, hewouldbreakoutintoanexcitedcackle,jumpup.runtothe

reporterwhohadwrittenit,pokehissmilingfacenexttohis.sav something,slapthereporterontheback,laughloudly,andlope backtothecitsdesk-allinthespaceolafewseconds. Despitethegrumblingabouthim,noonereallydislikedIIcrbic. Whenthatwide,smilingjawwaspokedinfrontof\ourtvpewritcr. andthosepoppyevesgleamedatsousocheerily,inchesIromy01ir face,voucouldn’thelpbeingovercomewithlaughterasheso intenselyappreciatedsomethingroi/hadwritten-inspiteof theinevitablewashofbadbreath.

IIcrbiclookedlikeamonkey.1Iewasgangly.Iliswristsand handswerecoxcredwithdarkhair.Iliseyebrowswerethick.IIe hadadeeplylined,wornface.Whetherwalkingorsittingalhis desk,hewashunchedover-anoccupatioilaihazardof newspapermen.I'’iillofnervousenergy,whenhewasn'tjerkily runningaroundtheofficehewouldbecontortinghisface wildly,squirming,ashesatcurledoversomebody’scopy.

ByronIsraclson,thecitveditor,myesteemedmentorin journalism,oncetoldmethatthetroublewith1lerbie’sediting waslietriedtomakeeveryonesstvlethesameashisown.Buthis scopefordamag^couldhavebeenworse.Byron,ashort,kindly _ man, did ail the citv desk’s real chores. Besidesobituaries,Ilerbicwasrestricted todealingwithstvleandgrammarand humingupreporterswhomightmiss ktheirdeadlines.IIewasaglorified ' copy editor. I Ie had once been I' a reporter, but w e supercilious writersknewthat

Fasterresultsforlessmoney-wouldthatmakeyourjobeasier?

Locatequalitycandidates-fromacrossthestreetandacrossthecountrywhowantto workinMaine-forafractionofthecostandalotlesstimethanotherrecruiting options.GetresultsinInternettime-receivingresumeswithinhoursratherthan waitingdavsforyourclassifiedadtorun.SearchtheApplicanlDatabaseolactiveand passivejobseekerswheneverit fitsintoyourschedule.

musthavebeenanevenbiggerjoke.Yet liehaddevotedmostofhislifeIothe papers-heItadcomeIothemrightout ofcollege-sothevhadhadtofinda placeforhim.

Nowadaysthatwouldnotbethecase. 1’hiswaswhenthenewspapershadaless corporate,gentlerculture.Thefrequently absent(hitGannettheiresswhoowned themwasmaternalinhercondescension. Althoughtheeditorialstaffthenasnow belongedtotheNewspaperGuild,there wasneveranvpossibilityofastrike.Itwas afriendlyoffice.Thedepartmentthat hiredpeoplewasstillcalledPersonnelnotvetIInmanResources,wordsthatto mehavealwayssuggestedobjectsto be consumed.

Hertalkofhandsome skiinstructorsdidnot gouncommentedupon. Everyonewondered.I wonderedespecially aboutthesarcastic, skinny,alcoholic reporterwhomshe oftentalkedwith..

Thenewsroom,sharedbvthestaffof' threepapers,wasaslightlydecrepit, clutteredplace.Ithadthepleasant messinessofacollegedormitoryorthe kitchenofafamilythatvalued conversationmorethan.ipjrliances. Idiosyncraticeditorswhohadbeenthere forgenerationstutoredcallowreporters whowouldmoveontonewspapersin biggercities.Ihenewsroomwaslocated inthesameancientbuildingacrossfrom GitvIfallasitisnow,butitwasthenon theedgeofamuchmoredecrepit, cluttered,andevensomewhatrough-far fromgentrified-seaport.OnceIalmost gotknifedinabaronMiddleStreet whenafightbrokeoutbetweentwo sailors.Throughtheopenwindowsin theslimmertheseabreezeswouldbring thebouquetofthefishfactoryinSouth Portland.Thefeeloftheplacewasjust rightfortheprincipalnewspaperofthe homcvstateofMaine.Ilsfamilv-likc cultureiswhatallowedByronto continuetoemployIlerbie.

Ilerbiehadbeenplacedinaniche,but hetookprideinit.b’orexample,hehad

thisthingabouttheobituaries,whichwe voting,general-assignmentreportersgot thelion’sshareof.ForIlerbie,obitshad tobeexactandcompleterightdownto thetownofeachsurvivor.IIewasalways admonishingusto"findoutalittlemore aboutthepoorohfella.”Thefuneral parlortypesyvhocalledinthedraftsnot onlvwroteinaeuphemisticstvlcthatwe hadtotranslate,buttheyoftenomitted importantdetails.Soyveyvouldtrudge outtothelibrary'toseeifyvehada clippingfileonthedeceased.

“Christ,”1lerbieyvouldsav,“it’sthe leastyvecando.Whoknows,maybethe oldguvaxedhiswifeorsomething." Thenhe’dburstoutwiththatcackle.

Ididn’tprotesttheextrawork.Itwas littleenough,andwithinavenrigid formobitsprovidedachancetobebriefly creative.Sometimes1yvouldadda coupleofparagraphs,imaginingthe unimaginable:thegratitudeofthedead person.Butityvaspurelyaprofessional exerciseforme,notamatterofsentiment forthedead.Ididn'tknoyvthem,and evenontherareoccasionyvhen somebodyIhadmetshoyvedupdead,I transmittedtheobituaryentirelythrough myobjectivecircuits.

Herbie’syvife-let’scallherAliceworkedinthenewsroomasasec¬ retary.Sheyvasprobablytenyears youngerthanhe.Andnotbadlooking:a smoothface-justafeyvyyrinklesatthe endsofhereyes-smooth,straightbroyyn haircutinapage-bov;big,yyell-shaped lips;horn-rimmedglasses;andarobust body-goodhipsandsquareshoulders.

Shehadalifeofherown.Shechatted endlesslyabouttheskitripsshetookby herselfeachwinter.Oneyearityvouldbe Stoyvc.thenextAspen.Onceshespent twoweeksinAustria.1lertalkof handsomeskiinstructorsdidnotgo uncommented upon. Kvcnonc wondered.Iwonderedespeciallyabout thesarcastic,skinny,alcoholicreporter whomsheoftentalkedwith.IIeyvorked intheAssociatedPressofficeadjacentto thencyvsroom.Icametonoconclusions. IlerbieandAliceseemedtogetalong wellenough.

Ilerbiedidnothavemaminterests outsidetheoffice,asfarasanybodyknew, exceptgardeningandtakingSunday ridesdownthecoastinhisbig,gas¬ guzzlingBuick.

IleftPortlandtoworkonsomebig-citv

newspapers.Afeusearspassed.WhenI returnedtoMainetostruggleasa magazinefreelancer,1alsoreturnedto thiscocoonasapart-timeeopseditor. ThePortlandpapersthenalwaystook peopleback.

Iobservedthat1lerbielookedmore monkcsish.IIehadgottenmorenervous inhismannerisms.IIewasnowatrue officeoddits,oftenplainlyignored. Alice'slifeofherownhadgrownlarger, tojudgebvhertalk.

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wanted - someone to watch over New Year's Portland.

With Maine Arts now focusing exclusivelyonthe Maine Festival inAugust,theentertainment scene in downtown Portland may loseoneofitspremiereventsifa replacement producer isn't found soon for New Year's Portland.

Whilethey'llbeavailableto consult and guide, "Maine Arts isn'tgoingtodoit,"says Michael Miclon, the organiza¬ tion'sexecutivedirectorof13

monthsand,priortothat,a board member.

Miclon was in on Maine Arts's mostrecentlong-termstrategic planningsession,andheinsists thedecisiontohandoffthe responsibilitytosomebodyelse was not, as has been implied elsewhere, some kind of a hissy fitfollowingPACA's(Portland Arts&CulturalAlliance's) takeover of the Congress Square summerconcertserieslastyear. Whilethattransitionwasn't MaineArts'sidea,itpushed theminthedirectionthey'd wanted to go: running fewer eventsofhigherqualityina fiscallysoundway.

"We asked ourselves, if we coulddoonethingreallywell, what would it be? Everybody's heartreallywasintheMaine

Festival,"heexplains.

Reaffirming that "New Year's Portlandisagreatevent," MiclonpointstoMaineArts's combinationofasmallstaffand scant breathing/planning time between the Festival, summer concerts, and New Year's Portland.Evenwithoutthe summerconcertsonitsplatelast year, running both events proved tobetoomuch,hesays, confirmingtheorganization's resolve to hand off New Year's Portlandtoanewfacilitator."I've beenofficiallychargedas executivedirectortofinditanew home," Miclon adds. "We want to find someone who is Portland¬ based and can take the event to thenextlevel."(They'dbegetting ahealthyfranchise.Evenlast year,whentheeventsof September 1 1 dried up funding forsimilareventsacrossthe country,the19thannualNew Year'sPortlandmanagedto scrambleitselftogether,and attendanceexceededexpectations.)

Meanwhile, Maine Arts plans to buildtheMaineFestival(heldat Thomas Point, Brunswick) into even more of a regional and national draw for performers, artisans,andvisitors,andto replicateitssuccessonasmaller scaleelsewhereinthestate.

It'snoteverycommunitytheater whosestageisnamedafteran internationallyacclaimed actress.True,PortlandPlayershas its Phyllis Thaxter, but how about those Belfast Maskers? Their newly remodeled performing spaceisnowcalledThe Liv Ullman-Donald Saunders Stage thankstoaheftydonationfromthe award-winning Swedish actress and her husband.

TheyvisitedBelfastlastyear, recallsartisticdirector Tobin Malone: "She[Ullman]wasthe Presidentat[the]Cannes[Film Festival],andrightafterthatshe flewoverheretoseeourlastshow

kindinthecountry.Itsseventh annual Shakespeare-in-the[Deering Oaks] Park program (August14-18thisyear)contin¬ uestoattracthighschoolerstoits performing and production ranks, andmulti-generationsto itsperformances.

CTMartisticdirector Pamela DiPasquale attributespartofthe program's continuing success to itslongtimefaculty,including actor/directors Michael Howard and Brian Hinds, dancer/chore¬ ographer Antonio Rocha, aswell astherequisiteBritishguest artist, Vanessa Mildenoerg.

Sixweeksofrehearsalincludes ofthesummer,"OneFlewOverthe Cuckoo'sNest,"whichshesaidwas actuallybetterthanthe20-someoddfilmsshe'dseenatCannes!"

Anotherscreennotable, Ali MacGraw, has also been aBelfastparticipant, partneringwithdirectorRobert Hittin"LoveLetters"twoyears ago.Giventhearea'slurefor island-dwellingmoviestars,who elsemightturnup?SaysMalone,"I haven'tseen John Travolta and Kelly Preston yet,butIknow they'reusuallyhereatChristmas..."

Come midsummer, if you see someattractiveteens spouting iambic penta¬ meter somewhere near The [former]BarkingSquirrel,don't trytostopthem.They're rehearsing.Nowinitsthirdyear underthewatchfuleyeofthe Children'sTheaterofMaine,the ; Maine Summer Dramatic ;Institute continues to draw nationalattentionasoneofthe |largestfreeoutdooreventsofits

classesinthemorningand attackingthetextitselfinthe afternoon,DiPasqualeexplains.

"Weliketogetthemoutside[to rehearse]asoftenaspossible," shesays."Thatway,theycanget used to cars going by and people walking their dogs. They also have to learn a new way of projectingandrelatingtothe audience;there'snobackwall outthere."

MSDI's alumni have gone on to study acting as undergraduates, and some are now carving out successfulcareersasworking actors.Whilethat'sgratifying, DiPasqualesays,it'snotthe program's primary aim. Rather, sherecalls,"Oneboysaidtous lastyearthathewasnevergood atsports,neverwasonateam. Suddenly,atMSDI,hefeltthis was his team."

Maybe MSDI's tee shirts could includethatview;howabout, "IPlayFortheBard..."

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Falmouth'slandmarkItalianrestaurantisthe award-winningCasaNapoliRistorantefeaturing multi-regionalauthenticItalianspecialties. Choicesforlunchconsistofsoups,salads,sand¬ wichesandsimplevealftpastadishes.Dinner entreesincludetraditionalpastadishes,pesceor seafood,veal,sirloinandchickenservedalongwith salad,homemadebreadandthechefschoiceofa sidedishandvegetable.TheCasaNapoliprides itselfonanextravagantwinelistofwhitesand reds,importedanddomestic.Lunchisservedfrom

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FlatbreadCompany,votedPortland's"BestNew Restaurant"isservingawardwinningallnatural flatbreadpizza,bakedinawood-firedearthen oven.RelaxandenjoytheshowastheFlatbread crewprepares,bakesandservesyourflatbread fromanopenkitchen,placedinthemiddleofthe diningroom.LocatedintheOldPort,onthewater, inabeautifulwharfbuildingoverlookingtheCasco BayFerrydock.OpenMonthruSun11:30toclose. MC,Visa,AMEX.

DeepintheheartofthemysteriousWoodfords areaat540ForestAvenueistheGreatLostBear, whereyou'llfindafullbarfeaturingover50 draughtbeers,predominantlyfromlocalmicrobreweries. Accompanying them is an enormous menuw/everythingfromsoups,salads,ftsand¬ wichestovegetarianitemsftsteaks,as-wellasa largevegetarianselectionftthebestnachosft buffalowingsintown.Discoverwherethenatives gowhenthey’rerestless!Serving 11:30am-U:30pm7days/week.772-0300.Visitus on-lineat:www.greatlostbear.com

Jameson Tavern. Consists of two welcoming parts,acasualbarftloungeftamoreformal diningroomeachofferingacomfortableplace

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Maria'sRistorante,est.1960byowner/chef AnthonyNapolitano,offersPortland'sfinest ItaliancuisinewithaverygoodItalianwine selection.Spacious,beautiful,Italiandecorated diningrooms.Privateroomsavailableforlarge• groups.Vealsaltimbocca,fettucinitoscano, zuppadepesce.ClassicItaliandesserts, Anthony'sownpistachiogelato.Lunch:$5—$8, Tu-F, 11:30am-2 pm. Dinner: $9—$18, Tues.-Sat. from5pm.337CumberlandAve.,freeparking available.Pleasecall772-9232.

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Woody'sBarandGrill43MiddleSt.Portland. Servingcreative,fastfoodcuisine.Featuringlocal naturalbeefandchicken,andafocusonfresh localingredients.Makesuretotrythealready famous"WoodyBurger",andthesoontobe famousFishTacos.Dailyspecials,includingnatur¬ alsteaks,vegetarianandvegandishes,soups,and seafood.Thereisagreatselectionoffoodfriendly beerandwine.There'salsogelatoandotherfresh deserts.Woody'sservesthisallupinarelaxed, cozy,andcasualatmosphere."Aburgerjointin thebestsenceoftheword,"PortlandPressHerald. OpenforlunchTuesdaythruFriday.Dinnernightly TuesdaythruSaturday.Call(207)253-5251Check us out at: www.woodysburgers.com

Happy Cooking

AvisittoHappyCookingisdef¬ initelydifferent.Unlessyonlive onPeaksIsland,you’llhaveto takeafern’.Andtheferryridealone isamemorableexperience.

Melissa Hall and Chris Moore, who weremarriedatPeaksIsland’sFifth MaineRegimentHallin1990,an eventsheherselfcatered,opened HappyCooking,atwo-minute’swalk fromtheferryterminal,on78Island Avenue,lastsummer.

Wechosetotravelthereona Thursdaybecauseitiseasiertogeta reservationthen,anditisnormallyone ofthetwoeveningslikelytoproduce livemusic.ChrisMooreisahighly respectedmusician(hewasthesoloist intheonlyPortlandSymphonyconcert tofeatureamandolin),andseasoned musiciansofalldisciplinesareknocking onIlappyCooking’sdoortoplaytherejustfortheatmosphere,theapprecia¬ tionand,ofcourse,thefood.

Inside,dinersareaffordedacozy,G shapeddiningarea,averypleasantdeck foralfrescovisits,andawonderfulview ofthePortlandwaterfrontandskyline.

WebeganwithasharedCreekSalad andappetizerplatesofmusselsand smokedseafood.z\llthreewereexcep¬ tional.Thesalad(S5)consistsofbaby spinach,feta,anicelytartvinaigrette, and,bestofall,grapecherrytomatoes exudingsweetnessandrealflavor.The verymeatymussels($6.50),fromBang’s Island,arecookedinwhitewinewith(a firstforus)tinycapers.Theseafoodplate ofsmokedsalmon,trout,andoystersis accompaniedbyaspicyremoulade.At $7,fortheamountoffinefoodonthis plate,itisanextraordinarybargain. We also sampled a handsome had¬

dockchowder($3.50percup,$4fora bowl),creamyandthickenedwithlots offish,andaterrificdairy-freebutternut squashsoupdelightfullyseasonedwith ginger,coconut,andahintoftheheat ofgreencurryandjalapenopeppers.A dairy-freesoupisalwaysavailableat IlappyCooking.

Forourentrees,wechosePan-Seared DuckBreastwithSesame,’lamari,and CingerSauce($16);GrilledMaine Salmon with Roasted Pumpkin Seed Sauce ($15); Coconut Cinger Chicken withJasmineRice($14),andSauteed SeaScallopswithWhiteWine,Garlic, Mushrooms,andYellowPeppers($16). Allfour,weagreed,werewinners,but thevoteforbestchoicewent,hands down,totheduck.Itwaslightlydone, withjustahintofrareness,andthe saucewasdelicatelyflavored,balancing ingredientsthatneitheroverwhelmed themeatnoreachother.

'Hiewinelistismodestinpriceaswell asnumberbutreflectstheoverallgood tasteandgenerositythatpermeates HappvCooking.Weenjoyedthehouse white,LurtonChardonnay,thehouse red,laurelGlenReds($16bottle,$4 glass),andBarossaEstateShiraz($20 bottle)./Vssatiatedaswewereatdessert time,wecouldn’tresistGreatAunt Gwyneth’sSquashChocolateChipCake andtheCoconutMacaroonPie($3.50). ’Iliepie,Melissatellsus,isfroma“100year-oldgrange-hallrecipe,”andweare ashappyassheiswithitsresurrection.

Thespiritedplayingthebandprovided whilewewerediningcontinuedonour returntriptothemainland.'Hietwofid¬ dleplayersfoundalittlenookonthe boattocomparereels,buttheydidn’t mindifwelistenedin.Forustheentire evening,fromstemtostern,wasone HappyExperience.(207)766-5578.

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Non-EquityvenueslikeHackmatackPlayhouseandArundelBarnPlayhouse bringthespiritofMickey&JudytoMaineSummerTheater.ByCathyNelsonPrice

Acrossthecountn,whatusedtobe livetheatervenuesareturninginto moviehouses,officebuildings,and laundromats.I.etterstotheater companieswiththeirownwebsitesonk sixmonthsagocomebackmarked."Xo longeratthisaddress,forwarding unavailable."It’sasadtrendandan

alarmingoneforthoseintheprofession andthosewhoenjovitaspatrons. Butit'ssummer,it'sMaine,andit’snot happeninghere.Xotquite.Xotyet. Audiencesonceflockedtotheseshores gratefulforbeingdeliveredfromthecitv heat,andevenwithuniversalairconditioningelsewhere.theystillcome.

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Thursday at 8:00 Friday and Saturday at 8:15 Alternate Sunday and Tuesday at 6:45 Alternate Wednesday Matinee at 2:00 Reservations/lnformation: 207-474-7176 3 and 4 play packages and season tickets available Croup Rates Available

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In1936amarvelousoperahousewasbuiltonthesiteof anolddeerruninthehillsaboveCrystalLake.Todayit is the centre for performing art in Southwestern Maine and presents over fifty different performances during a seasonthatrunsfromlateJuneuntilearlySeptember.

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ConferenceinMassachusetts.The NETGinparticularbringsouta plethoraofnon-Equihprofessional companieslookingtohireactorsand technicianstocomplementtheirhigh schoolandcollegeactorsandinterns workingforexperience.

Twoofthesecompanies-bothwithin easydrivesofPortlandandofeachotherarethe"theatersinabarn"ofsummerstocklore;picturesqueasaIlollvwood soundstageandpopulatedwithenergetic votingperformers,manvofwhomare justbeginningtheircareers.It’snotatough sellforIlackmatackPlayhouseorArundel Barn'Hicatcrtoluretheseactors-anda fewveterans-tothepremises.

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Gurney’s“Sylvia,”which isalightcomedybut whichdidn’tdrawallthat well.We’vespentalotof timediscussingthatand wonderingwhy.

Berwick’sIlackmatackPlavhouse, builtontheGuptillfamikfarm and managed bv famik members andfriends,startedproducingin1971. Withoutbuildingsonthepropertvdating back>00years,thetheaternumbers historiansandafewarchaeologists amongitsranks.Its216-seatperforming spaceoncehostedbarndances,where livemusicsailedthroughthecavernous halltoreachthefolksstompingin theback.

Today.itsthecombinationofvoting energyandseasoneddirectionthatbattles theinherentlyantagonisticacousticsof theconvertedbam.1.ongtimefamily friendandveteranprodneer/direetor Sharon1liltonjoinedthisseasonas 1kickmatack’sartisticproducingdirector (withMichaelGuptillinoverallcharge asexecutiveproducer).Ihilikesomeof herlessfortunatecolleagues,her challengeisnotrescueorrecovery,but keepingthegoodkarmagoing. Itstartswithknowingheraudiences. “[Summer]audiencesstillexpecta lighterformofentertainment,"Ililton savs."Therearetimeswhenvonthink thevmightgravitatetowardclassicalor inewworks.I,astseason,forexample,we jdid[A.R.Gurney's]‘Svlvia.’whichisa

lightcomedybutwhichdidn'tdrawall thatwell.We’vespentalotoftime discussingthatandwonderingwhy.

"Ibisyear,we’retryingtosortofsneak onein,[StephenSondheim’s]‘Intothe Woods,’whichisamusical,evenifit's darkinspots.It’sultimatelyupliftingand hopeful,andespeciallysinceSeptember 11,that'swhataudiencesneed.”

'Theyalsoneedtobeabletoafforda nightatthetheater,sweetenedat intermissionbvaservingofthefamous Ilackmatackstrawberrvshortcake.For vacationingfamilies,thatcangetexpen¬ sive,withfourticketsplusconcessions toppingtheS100mark.Forthatkindof monewthosebuildingsandgroundshad betterstavspectacularandthosetoilets hadbetterflush.Andthoseperformers onstagehadbettersparkle,under inspireddirection.

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Thisyear,we’retryingto sortofsneakonein, StephenSondheim’s “IntotheWoods,”which isamusical,evenifit’s darkinspots.

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Fixeyearsago,theArundelBam Playhouse(offRt.1southof Biddeford)buckedthattrend.The dOO-seatvenuewaslaunchedbv-andis stillthehands-ondailyprojectofAdrienneWilsonGrant,aformer choreographerandnativeNew I'aiglander.Wlienshepurchasedthe Smithsisters’circa-18<S8barn.Grantwas envisioningwhatshenowcallsa“50-50 proposition;Ithoughtwe’dhave50percentsupportfromyear-round residents,andtheother50percentwould Continuednextpa^e

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Homthebeginning,('.rantwantedto establishtheArundelbarnasa performingspaceforvotingprofessionals, doingbothfamiliaranilnewworks. Smaller-eastmusicalswereinterspersed withlarger,splashierones,bothforcost andtogetaudiencesusedtothe\arict\.

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Grantwantedtoestablish ArundelBarnasaspace foryoungprofessionals. Smaller-eastmusicals wereinterspersedwith larger,splashierones.

ButlikeIiackmatack.ArundelBamhas billstopavandactorstohouse.Witha settingcloseenoughtothebeachtobe subjecttothehigh-renttrap,('.rantoptedto bilethebulletcarlvonandbuildherown actorhouses.Otheradditionsincludea costumeshopandrehearsalspace. \sforherperformers,"Weget performerswhoarcusuallyatthe beginningoltheircareers,beforethev become|membersofActors]Equllx," (haulsavs.“Oncetheyjointheunion, wecan'taffordtohirethem.Some actorsnowarechoosingnottojointhe unionbecauseespeciallyaroundhere, thevcan'tworkasmuch.''

But(liescanworkatArundelBarn andIlackmatackI’lavhouse.So everyonegivesalittle-with entrepreneurslikeAdrienne('.rantand theOuptillfamilygi\ingalot-tokeep thesesummerstocktreasuresin operation,hithisseasonofrenewed patriotism,whatcouldbemorefitting thanpatronizingthereal-lifemodelsfor acherisheddreamfactoryversionof theatricalAmericana:"Ilexkids,were gotabarn!1.el’sputonashow!"

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Arctheresomecrimesapersoncan’tbeforgivenfor?"100PercentAmericanGirl,”aplayaboutPortlandbornNaziradiopropagandistAsisSally,wasnamedoneofthreewinnersthisyearattheAcornSchool's second-annualMainePlarwrights’Contest,withstagedreadingsconductedatthePortlandStageBuilding aspartoftheMainePlansrights’Eesibal.Photoabove:AxisSallvonthewaytotrialfortreason.

I lie Acorn School for the Performing Arts has announcedthethreewinnersofitssecondannual MainePlaywrights’Contest.Thewinningscriptsare: "StarsFalling."byJaynieDecker:"KX1Percent AmericanGirl."byColinSargent:and"Breadalbanc." byLainCrane.Thesethreewinningscriptswere givenstagedreadingsforthepubliconApril19-21 attheoldMaineBalletStudiospaceon(hesecond llixirofthePortlandStageCompanybuildingat

25AforestAxenueinPortland.Thepanelofjudges forthecontestwereoutgoingAcornSchoolDirector MichaelLevine.AcornfacultymemberMichael Howard.BowdoinCollegeTheatreProfessorDaxis Robinson,andMaineWritersandPublishers Alliance's(MWPA)ExecutiveDirectorSarahCecil. AcornSchixil'splaywrightingcontestandfestivalis madepossiblewithfundingfromtheRhinesThompsonfundadministeredbytheMaine CommunityFoundation."StarsFalling."byJaynie Decker,isapoeticcharacterstudysurrounding theVietnamWaranditseffectsonwomenin

Americaatthattime.Thisone-actplujshowsthe heart-breakingimpactthatthewarhadonmain people"leftbehind"intheUnitedSlates. "Breadalbanc."byLarryCrane,dramatizesthe impactonafamilywithanagingpatriarchwhen theremainsofhiseldestsonarefoundinVietnam yearslaterandreturnedtothefamily.Theevent bringstogethergroupsofsiblingsandin-laws whohavelivedinfearofthe"oldman"anilhis drinkingproblemeversincehiseldestsonwas declaredMIAalmost20yearsago.In"100 PercentAmericanGirl."byColinSargent,bad girlAxisSallyreturnstoherhometownafter spending12yearsinprisonand20years incognito.Brandedatraitorforherpartinthe NazipropagandamachineduringWorldWarII. shesearchesforpeaceinaPortlandretirement communitybutinsteadfindsanewbattlefield wheredesperateskirmishesarebeingfoughtthat areintergenerational.intercultural.and institutional.FormoreinformationonAcorn Schoolevents,call761-0617. www.acornschool.coni.

Acadia Repertory Theatre. Route202in Somesville.Mt.DesertIsland(8milesfromBar Harbor).2-44-7260.1-888-362-7480.It'sthe30th seasonforthistheater,locatedinoneofthe country’sgreatvacationspots.July1-14it's"Tile WomanInBlack"byStephenMalatratt.adapted fromthenovelbySusanHill.GeorgeBernard Shaw's"Pygmalion"runsJuly16-28."SeeHow TheyRun"byPhilipKing,followsJuly30-August 11.Themainstageproductionsconcludewith AgathaChristie's"TenLittleIndians"August13 SeptemberI.PerformancesareTuesday-Saturday 8:15p.m..withSunday2p.m.matineesonthelast Sundayofeachrun.Tickets:SIO-S18withdiscounts forchildren,students,militaryandseniors. Reservationsarerecommended.Forchildren."The VelveteenRabbit"adaptedbyPhilGrecianfromthe MargeryWilliamsbook,runseveryWednesdayand Saturday.10:30a.m..July6-August31.General admissionticketsareS5-S7.Checkthetheaterweh siteat www.acadiarep.coni.

Arts Conservatory Theater and Studio. (AC TS). 341CumberlandAve..Portland.761-2465.Though he'shandingoffthedailydutiesofEmbassyPlayers thishill,don'tlookforcomposerIlankBeebeto hanguphisbaton.He'llliebacktoconducthis musicandwifeNancyBeebewillcontinuetodirect intheperformingspacethatbearsboththeirnames. Meanwhile,youcanstillcatchoneofBeebe'sbest andmostpopular-"Tuscaloosa'sCallingMe...But I'mNotGoing"-atACTSthroughMay19.This NewYork-themedmusicalrevuehasbeenperformed allovertheworldafterenjoyingalongrunoffBroadway.(Fittingly,thecurrentlong-runningshow in"Tuscaloosa's"olddigsisitsstylisticdescendant. "ILoveYou.You'rePerfect...NowChange.") Beebehasaddednewmaterialtothescore,reflecting thepost-9/11NewYorkresiliency.CallACTSfor ticketavailabilityandshowtimes.

Arundel Barn Playhouse.53OldPostRd.. Arundel.(Imi.offRl.1).985-5552."Webring musicalplaysaudienceshaven'tnecessarilyseen

before.andtheycomebecausetheyknowwecan deliverthegoods."saysAdrienneGrant,who'sthe founderandoperatorofthisrestoredbarn(c.1888) theater.The2002season(theirfifth)kicksoffwith "MonkyBusiness"(whichArundelhasdubbed,"the heirapparentto'Nunscnse").June18-29:"Annie Get'lourGun."July3-20;RogerBean's"The MarvelousWonderettes."(NewEnglandPremiere) July23-August3:"IDo!IDo!"August6-18;and thereturnof"ForeverPlaid."August20-31. www.arundelbarnplayhou.sc.coin

Belfast Maskers. Belfast,338-9668.Onceastation houseontheoldBelfasl/Mooseheadrailway,this newlyremodeledtheaterhasbeenrenamedforits benefactors,actressLivUllmanandherhusband DonaldSaunders."TheRideDownMt.Morgan." ArthurMiller'satypicalcomedyofbigamydirected byPeterDeMaio,continuesthroughMay19."The BigBang."amusicalbyJedFeuerandBoyd Graham,runsJuly5-27.PaulZindel'sdarkcomedy. "AndMissReardonDrinksaLittle."directedby AynneAmes,runsAugust16-September7.For showtimes,ticketsandotherinformation,checkthe websiteat www.belfastniasters.coni.

Camden Civ ic Theater. HimStreet.Camden.2362281.LocatedonMainStreet,acrossfromthe VillageGreeninoneofmidcoastMaine'smostphotographedcities("PeytonPlace"wasfilmed here),theCivicTheaterCamdenCivic'Theatre celebrates35yearsofcontinuousproductionwithits 2(X)2season:"'HieAppleTree."ntnsJune6-8.1315;"AChorusLine."August8-10.15-17.Allshows at8p.m.attheCamdenOperaIlouse.

Deertrees Theater and Cultural Center. Harrison. 583-6747.Oneofthelakesregion'strueculturaland naturaltreasures.DeertreesislistedonbothMaine's RegisterofHistoricLandmarksandtheNational RegistryofIlisloricPlaces.June22-24.TheLakeRegionCommunityTheatrepresents“TheOdd Couple."NeilSimon'spopularplaytakesagender twistingnewlookwiththisproduction.Forafull slateofsummerentertainment,visitthewebsiteat www.deertrecstheatre.org.

Hackmatack Playhouse. Route9.Berwick.6981807.Since1971.audienceshaveenjoyedthe moderndayMickeysandJudyssinginganddancing theirheartsoutinthisquintessential"theaterina barn."Don'tmissHackmatack'sstrawberry shortcakeatintermission:theberriescomefromthe propertyandtherecipeislegendary.Theseason includes"Fiddleron'HieRoof"June25-July6: "TheNerd."July9-20;StephenSondheim's"Into theWoods"July23-Aug3;"Bye.ByeBirdie." zXugust6-17:aniltocelebratetheRichardRodgers Centennial."AnEnchantingEvening."August2030.Formoreinformation,checkoutthetheater websiteat w ww.hackiiiatack.org.

Lakewood 'Theater. Skowhegan.474-7176."Is Lakewoodstillproducing?"OscarwinnerEstelle Parsonsaskeilrecently.Oneofitsmanyperforming alumni,shewasgladtohearthatitwas.andyouwill betoo.Its2(X)2schedule:May24-JuneIit's "HonkyTonkAngels;"NoelCoward's"Blithe

Spirit"runsJune6-15;"EverybodyI.oves()pal." June20-29;"IRememberMama."July4-13;Larry Shue's"TheForeigner."July18-27:"l.i'lAbner." themusical.AugustI-10;"TheChampagneCharlie Stakes."August15-24;"'TheScarletLetter."August 29-Septcmber7;"IIonicisWhereYourClothes Are."September12-21.

Maine State Music Theatre, BowdoinCollege, Brunswick.725-8769.FirmlyentrenchedinairconditionedPickardAuditorium.Maine'sonly professionalmusictheatrespotlightsfourolthe greatestmusicaltheatrewritingteamsforits2(X)2 seasonslate.First,it'sthereturnofRixlgcrsA Ilammerstein's'"IlieKingandI."June5-22;followed bythreefust-timeproductionsatMSMT:KanderA Ebb'smegahit"Chicago."(therevivalofwhichisstill hotonBroadway)withitsBobFossemovesanddeadonskeweringoftabloidjournalism.June26-.luly13; "Ragtime,"withtheTony-winningFlaherty-Ahrens scoreandTerrenceMcNallyIxxikbasedonE.I.. Doctorow'snovel,July17-Augusl23;andtheBockIlamiccharmer,"She1.ovesMe,"themusicalversion of-TheShopAroundtheComer"whichIx-gal Garland's"In'HieGixxlOldSummertime"andmore recently."You'veGotMail,"runningAugust7-24. Forshowtimesandticketprices,calltheboxofficeor visitthewebsiteat www.nisnit.org.

Maine Summer Dramatic Institute. DeeringOaks Park.Portland.828-2774.Nowinitsthirdseason underthedirectionoftheChildren'sTheatreof Maine,thisannualeventisstillthelargestfreecultural eventoffereelbythecityofPortlandduringthe summer.Iliecity'sown"Shakespeare-in-the-Park" showcasestalentedhighschtxilperformerswhose careersyou'llbefollowinginthefuture.Callthe theaterforshowdalesandlimes,includingraindates.

Maritime Productions. 641-2313.Taking advantageofMaine'ssceneryandfolklore,this familyentertainmentfeaturescruiseswitha professional,costumedactorspinningtalesof shipwrecksandpiratesfromthenauticalpast.JuneOctober.Callforlibationsandticketinformation.

Ogunquit Playhouse. Rt.1.Ogunquit,6-16-2402. It'saneweraforthishistorictheater,withan ambitiousscheduleoflivemusicalsproducedorcoprixlucedbythePlayhouseitself,beginningJune24July6with"GeorgeM!"thestarspangledmusical aboutGeorgeM.Cohan.Next,it'sanotherbio¬ musical."Buddy:TheBuddyHollyStory"(co¬ producedwiththeHelenHayes'TheaterinNyack. NY)July7-20."Chicago"followsJuly23-August3. CreatorDanGoggindirectshisown"Nunsense"for thePlayhouseAugust5-17.andtheseason concludeswith"Fixitlixise."thestagemusicalbased onthemovie.August19-31.Forshowtimesand ticketinformation,aswellasnewspecialevents, checkoutthetheaterwebsiteat www.ogunquitplayliouse.org.

Penobscot Theatre Company. MainStreet. Bangor.942-3333.PenobscotpresentstheMaine Shakes[ieareFestivalaswellasothershows.“’Ilie OddCouple."NeilSimon'sclassicAmerican comedythatspawnedhitUlms,atelevisionseries.

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The Theater At Monmouth. 933-2952.Forover 25years,it'sbeen"TheShakespeareanTheaterof Maine."HistoricCumstonHallisthesettingfor professionalactorsappearinginrotatingrepertory. Thisseason'sShakespeareofferingsare"MuchAdo AboutNothing."and"HentytheFifth."alternating with"YouCan'tTakeItWithYou"byKaufman andHart,andLanfordWilson's‘Talley'sFolly.” Forthechildren."'I'heAdventuresofRobinHtxxl" hasbeennewlyadaptedbyJeriPitcher.Theentire calendar(whichshowsonwhichdays!)canhe foundat w w w .theateratmonmouth.org.

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BayChamberConcerts.Rockport.OnMay13at theRix'kportOpera1louse.BayChamberpresents Grammy-AwardwinnerGaryBurton,vibes,and jazz,pianistMakotaOzoneperformingworksfrom theirupcomingCDreleaseincludingjazzversions ofclassicalpiecesbyRavel.Bernstein.Rachman¬ inoff.andGershwin.(207)236-2823. www.baychamlHrconccrts.org

Portland Opera Repertory Theater. Merrill Auditorium.Portland.879-7678.Foundedin1994. thePortlandOperaRepertoryTheatreusestheposh Merrillasahomebaseforperformances.Charles Gounod's"Faust"takesthestageJuly25and27. Moreinformationaboutotherproductionsand PORTprogramsisavailableat www.portopcra.org. Center for Cultural Exchange. OneLongfellow Square.Portland.DonHoy'sfiddlejamoffersa chancetoleantafewtunesfromoneofMaine's masterfiddleplayers,onMay16.TheAlGardner MiddleEasternBand,featuringMaine'svirtuoso oudandclarinetmaster,hostsadanceconcertand CDreleasepartyonMay18accompaniedby incrediblefeastingandspecialguests.Highly acclaimedperformanceartistAnnCarlsonpresents newwork,apiececo-createdbyvideographerMan. EllenStrom,onMay19.The CafeReview O|X.'n Pix-tryGathering,theincreasinglypopularforumfor poetryreading/sharing.isattheCenteronMay20. andtheCongoleseFashionShowandDanceParty, appearsonMay25followedby“SlowIrishSeisun." ledbyKevinMcElroy.onMay30.(207)761-1545. andagender-reversedversion,runsthroughMay19 attheBangorOpera1louse.Forinformationabout thisandotherevents,visitthewebsiteat www.penobscottheatre.coni.

Cumberland County Civic Center. OneCivic CenterSquare,Portland.LivelyArtsDowntown presents"TheMaineFabricandFiberArts Festival."May17to19.acity-widecelebrationof theregion'sfinesttextileartists,withworkshops, demonstrations,galleryshowsandspecialevents. RichCronincomestotowninthe"O-Town Concert."May21."(207)775-3458.

Maine State Ballet. 91forestStreet.Westbnxrk. MaineStateBalletpresentsalavishproductionof

"AliceinWonderland"attheMerrillAuditoriumon May4and5.Over125peopleworktheircharmsto bringtolifetheWhiteRabbit,thedancingHowers, thedancingcards,theMarlhatter,theKnaveof Heartsandmore.(207)842-081X).

I’CA Great Performances, Live at Merrill Auditorium. CongressStreet.Portland.Eileen Ivers,today's"foremostIrishfiddler"featuredinthe film Titanic andthestagehit Riverdance |x;rforms attheMerrillonMay16.(207)842-0S(X). w w w .pcagreatperformances.org.

Portland Museum of Art. SevenCongressSquare. Portland.Thepopular"JazzBreakfast"series resumesSundays.10:30tonoon,withPortCity Jazz,BellamyJazzBand.JaybirdStreet,andBob JohnsonTrio.Concertsarefreewithmuseum admission.(207)775-6148.

Saco River Grange Hall.SalmonFallsRoad.Bar Mills.GordonBok.andCarolRohlpresentmoving folksongsinspiredbylifeinMaineandthe Maritimes,tellingofloggers,riverdrives,andthose whogodowntotheseainships,onMay4.Mark yourcalendarforthe"DowneastFiddleJamboree" onMay17andenjoythisannualround-upof Maine'schampionfiddlersbythevenerablecountry danceband.TheOkiGrayGooseanilfeatures musicfromFrenchCanada,theMaineMaritimes. Maine'sSwedish.FinnishandScot-Irish communities."TheBelleofAmherst."withDonna LowreasEmilyDickinson,showsMay25andThe FoggBrothers,knownfortheirpolished,fast-paced shows,traditionalcloseharmony"brother"duets, blues-tingedmountainsongs,harmonyyixleling. soulfulgosjxilquartets,andpowerfulinstrumentals (guitar,mandolin,banjoandbass)performonJune 1.(207)929-6472.

St. Lawrence Arts and Community Center. 76 CongressStreet.Portland.JoinMartinMargins, tenorsaxophonistandleaderofBcBopjazzinalive jazzjamonthesecondandfourthMondayofevery month(musicianswithinstrumentsreceivefree admission).RebeccaMartin.Connerleadvocalistof thegroup"OnceBlue"(EMIRecords)returnstoher nativeMaine,performingwithEricMetzgarand GoatsinTrees,onMay23.FolkmusicartistPal Humphrieswhoseupliftingpoliticalanthemsare beingsungbyPeteSeeger.RonnieGilbert.Priscilla Herdmanandothers,performsattheCenteronMay 31.The RostonGlobe describesHumphriesas having"agiftfortacklingthetoughestissuesand alwaysfindinghipinthesameplace:community." 775-5568. ww w.stlaw rcncearts.org.

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Lydiawatchedhim.

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“Youwantsomething?”Shanewiped hishandsonhis rl-shirt.

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