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ThedetailofSeaRoseRingiscarved indeeprelief.ThereisonelargeRosa Regusa(searose)infullbloomandfive delicatebudspartiallyopenoneachside. Theringismadetohave thelowestpossible profile,wherethe arcoftheshoulders oftheringcontin¬ uesinanalmost unbrokenlineintothe curvatureofthelowpro¬ filebufflopgem.Wemade SeaRoseRingwithstones our intwoshades manyloadsofrichbrowntopsoil andmygrandmotherplanted flowers,thousandsofHowersin anamazingprofusionof colorwhichshetended daily.Theyardwassur¬ roundedbyawhitepicket fence.Onthreesidesdune grasscameuptotheedgeofthe fence.InthefronttheAtlanticOceanswept inonasmoothHatbeach.Eachspringshe replacedherannuals.Everysummerthesea rosescametolifeinwhiteandpinknestled amonggreenleaveswhichgrewalongthe outsideofthefence. Theyweretena¬ cioushappy flowersthat lovedthe sandysoils.

wantingmore thananythingelseto beallowedtocomeinsidethefencebut wereconvincedtwiceaweekbyapush-reel lawnmowertostayontheirside.

Inmemoryofmygrandmother'sgardens andherlifeamongtheHowersw’ecreated theSeaRoseRing.Shewouldhaveloved thisring.

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June 21st - 23rd 1st Annual Summer Solstice

Celebratethefirstweekendof summer with us at our Summer SolsticeCelebration. Thiseventtakesplaceall weekendlonginLowerVillage withlotsofentertainment, food,facepainting, shoppingandfun.

July 3rd 13th Annual Picnic & Concert on the Green

It'sFREE!Bringfamilyand friends!!Arriveearlytogeta goodspotanddon'tforgeta picnicandblanket.Enjoythe musicofTheCascoBayConcert Band.TheSeashoreTrolley Museumwillprovide FREEshuttlerides.

August 10th The 10th Annual Teddy Bear Show & Sale

Thiseventis“beary”exciting foreveryonefromtheserious collectortojusttheaverage oldbearlovers.Exhibitors comefromcoasttocoastto showtheirteddybearsand teddybearproducts. Don’tmissit!

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CelebratingThe [New]MaineLobster

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IlorscracinginMainersmorethanasport-^' kPortland’sunlikelystar.ByColinSargent it’savanishingsubculture.BylanceTapley

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Thebiggest,mostconiprenensiveandup-to-date guideofwhattoseeandwheretogo.Theater, galleries,music,museums,wilderness experiences,housetours-it’sacultural roadmaptoMaine.CompiledbyDianeHudson &CathyNelsonPrice

'Forsale:awavoflitemCumberlandForeside. TheWalterIlammonsHouse,listedfor$2.25 million,comeswithitsownstablesand bowlingalley.ByColinSargent

Island,”byBarbaraLefcowitzj Flash {Review:Robinhood MeetingHouse [HouseoftheMonth

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Donateyourusedcar,boatorcamper totheNationalKidneyFoundationof Maine.We’llarrangeforpickupand youmayqualifyforataxdeduction. Funds will support programs for patientsandfamiliesinMaine.

ParisinMonson

Thegreatandgrouchyphotographer Berenice.Abbott(rememberall thosedizzy,vertigo-inducing,lightfilledpanoramasofXewYorkinthe1930s?) retiredtoadarklakeinMonson,Maine. Maxbethat’swhxshelikedit-thelake washerdarkroom.Blacksprucetrees crowdedanysenseofhumanityoutofthe place...Whxdidsoincandescenta person,someonewhohadstudiedwith ManKavinParis,needtocomehere?

Wltvhavevoucomehere?

Yearsago.itwasmvprivilegetodrive .MienGinsbergthroughMainetothe EzraPoundConferenceinOrono, wherehewasspeaking.

Alongthewav,hetoldmehedspenta iwholenightwithBereniceAbbottin Alonsonthesummerbefore,laughing andtellingstoriesunderthestars.

IwishI'dbeentheretohearthem. Maxbethextalkedabouttheconstella¬ tion''Berenice’sIlair.”IIewasactually softandthoughtful,sheanangryenigma.

I’dtalkedwithBereniceAbbottonceor twiceinxsell,bvtelephone.Shewas succinct.Shetoldmenoonehadever takenasuccessfulpictureofPortland because''allthelighthousesand lobsterboatsblockthegoodviews.”She saidpeople“onlxvisitMainetosec imagesthexalreadxhaxeintheirheads" andareblindtoauxthingelse.1hexcan't waittoseePortland1leadLighttomake sureithasn’tchangedfromthelasttime thexsawit.

Itgotmetothinking-thatlighthouseis soIwpnoticallxbeautifulthatrighthere, infrontofthepicnictablesnearby,you couldconductafull-scalemurderin frontofadozentourbusesandnoone wouldknow.

SoforthisspecialSummerguide,we’xc murderedsomebodxespecialkforyou. Justkidding.Thepointis,someplaces getbelterbecausetheydon’tchange. Ihewsticktotheroofofxourmind. WereproudtobringmansofMaine’s magic,almostBriguc/oon-like(dacesto roilinafeaturecalled“Capturingthe RepeatableMoment."

Infact,.we’reproudofthewholescope ofthisMaineSummerlouringGuide. 1thinkBerenicewouldlikeourcorer; theunusual,tippxattitude,theseismic massesoflandandsearippinglikean earthquakeupthecenterofthecoxer... Andcometothinkofit,shehadaright tobegrouchx'-withgreatbeautyconies greatresponsibility.

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Icnjovcdvourinterviewandstorvon Ali|Ecbruary/March2002,byColin Sargent].ButIalsoenjoxedthefightfirst¬ hand,in-person,in1965inLewiston! MxfatherownedandoperatedB.D. StearnsMeatsonCommercialStreet. Oneofhissalesmen-hehad10 salesmenontheroad-CeorgeRusso, wastheBoxingCommissionerofMaine. OnceitwascancelledinBoston,they setituphereinLewistonatthearmorv. Myfathergotsevenoreightringside seats,andIwassittingoneortwodown fromItowardCosell.1wasrcalkinto boxingthen.

Cosellhadtakenhishatoff,bentdown toputitunderhisscat,anditwasoxer. IIealwaysremembered"notseeing"the fight.Everybodywasbooing,anditwas justturmoil.Peoplewerearrivingwhen thefightwasoxer,andcxcrybodvwas pissedoff.

Manyofthemhadpaid$100,whichis like$1,000todav.Igottherecarlv\xith dad.Myfather’spictureisinthatfamous photoofAlistandingoxer1,iston.Exeiv time1seethatpictureIseem\father. Myfatherdiedofdiabetescomplications ayearlater.z\lididnothitListon.Isaw Listonstumbleandgodown,andIwas totallyshocked.1lereListonwasbigger thanCodintheboxingworld,anditwas almostlikehewaskingthere,withhis eyesopen,staringrightupathimlikea littlelostpuppydog.1guessherealized howtoughAliwas.

RobertCoulctwasdrunkonhisasslw _thetimehegottheretosing“dlicStar-

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1alsoenjovedyourstononBetteDavis andCanMerrillatWitchWavinCape F.lizabeth.Msmotherwasvervgood friendswithBette,andwelivedtwocoxes oxerfromher.IknewCaivearls’on, becausemysisterwenttoWavnflelewith Cars’andBette'sdaughter,B.D.,back then.Onetimetheyweregoingto Waynfletc.andCary,alwaysjoking

around,dressedupasachauffeurand drosetheirlongblackCadillaclimousine toourhousewithB.D.inthecartopick mssisterupandgiveheraride.

1Iebadtheblackchauffeur'scapandthe longblackcoaton.Itwasextremels’funny, exceptliewasdrunkandbackedintoour garage!Msdadwasmadandsenthima bill,whichheneserpaid.1Iewasncser welcomeafterthat.MansscarslaterIbad afewdrinkswithhimintheOldPortand wehadagoodlaughaboutit!Carv broughtalotofpersonalitytoPortland.

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Ican’thelpbutbeamusedwiththe citv’srefusaltoaccepttheproposedsub displavandpreviously,theCleeves statue,apparentlybecauseof“Political Correctness.”

IwonderwhvtheVictoriaMansionis allowedtostand,asitwasbuiltwith pre-CivilWarcottonmonev,andsou canbetthattheremashasebeena slascortwoinsolsedinthatindustry.

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Ihasebeenemployedinrecentmonths withseveraldifferenttempagenciesand feltcompelledtocommentonthearticle intheDecember2001issueofPortland Alagazine.

Istronglsfeelthatworkingforatemp agencs'liasbothpositiveandnegative consequences.Ontheplusside,oneis almostguaranteedajob,andinmost cases,thejobsturnintopermanentones. '1heagencyactsasabufferbetweenthe employeeandtheclient(employer).

Sometimesthiscanbeatricksthing.It’s mucheasiertotalktosomeoneoneon onethanitistohasetogothrough differentpeopletofindoutifyou’re doingagoodjob.

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Yup,that’sMaine; Nope,that’snot!

‘Maine’appearsinmanyHollywoodfilms. Ordoesit?FromStaff&WireReports

RememberMichaelCaine'sbrine attemptataMaineaccentin IheCiderIlouseRules?Can't yonjustseehimrightnow,turn¬ ingoutthelightsinhisinstitutionfor wayvardboysandofferingthebenedic¬ tion."GoodnightvouprincesofMaine, yonkingsof\cnKngland"?

Itwaswonderfulcinema-butholdon, wasitMaine?

InthefinalframesofTheIhintforRed October,SeanConneryandAlecBald¬ winstandonthebridgeastheirSoviet Typhoonsubmarineslithersintoabody ofwateridentifiedonthescreenas 'WorthofSearsport,Maine.Penobscot

River."WasthatreallvshotinMaine? Well.theanswerisno.Ihatriverisin WashingtonState,andit'snottheonh timeMainehasbeenmisrepresentedbv theentertainmentindnstn.

Nottosaythat Porti.wd Magazine isn'tpartoftheproblem.Whenaskedby theirartdirector,weadmittohavingsup¬ pliedcopiesof Porti.wd\Iagaz/ne to Murder,SheWroteforsetdesignsfor theMaine-masqneradingCabotCovewhichwasreallvMendocinoCountv, California-inthe1980s.

Yup,That'sMaine...

ThoughtheoriginalsmalltowninCrace Metalins'sroman-a-elefPeytonPlace wassupposedtohavebeeninXew 1lampshire,themoviewasshotright herein(purportedlvscandal-free)Cam¬ den.Maine!ToddMcIntosh.61.ajani¬ toratCamdenPublicEibran,appearsin theI,aborDavPicnicscene,"shotat duskonthemillpondbehindthemill. Therewereaboutsixboats.Iworeared nvlon.JimmvDean-tvpcjacketanda crewcut.Mvjobwasto‘rowarounda girl,'"I,ookforhim!

Nope,That'sNot!

InASummerPlace(seephoto,page 25),Mainewasthesettingforthetem¬ pestuoussummerromanceofheartthrobsTrovDonohueandSandraDee. Theeponvmoussongfromthemovieis soserenelvanesthetizingthatitwasprolrablvtheinspirationforallelevatormusic. ButASummerPlacealsoshowcasesa FrankElovdWrightcreationinglass. granite,andredwoodcantileveredovera beachandgorgeoussurf.and.according toTaliesinWest,thefoundationfor FrankIJovdWrightresearch,thereisno suchhouseinMaine.Infact,nopartof ASummerPlacewasshotinMaine.The houseisinCalifornia.

Yup,That'sMaine...

WhenForrestGumpbecomesalong¬ distancerunner,beisshownrunning acrosstheUnitedStatesinamontageof nimages.Andforonebriefinstant,lieis runningthroughMaine’sMarshallPoint Lighthouse.'Hiepictureaboveshowsthe Gumpcrewatworkonthe1994film.

Nope,That'sNot!

Thewonderfulsnowy-hairedMaine judgeportrayedbySpencerTracyinthe movieJudgmentAtNurembergdidnot

existinreallife.Thescreenwriterno doubtpickedMaineashisjudge’sresi¬ dencebecauseitwasimportanttothe plotthathebe‘outoftheloop’andthere¬ forenotafraidtoriskhiscareertodothe rightthing(eventhen,withtheSoviet Unionrapidlysyvitchingfromallytocold warenemy,therewaspressureonthe UnitedStatestosweeptheNuremberg trialsunderthecarpet).Andthankfully; nowhereismore“outoftheloop”than Maine!That’sonereasonMainershave suchareputationforfierceindepen¬ dence.ThisfictionalMainerisalsodou¬ blingforEveryman(i.e.,“AsMainegoes,

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Butwhilewedon’tgettoclaimSpencer Tracyportrayingareal-lifefigureat Nuremberg,thereirasaMainejudge presidingatthewarcrimesatDachau. “Myfather,l,t.Col.WilliamBerman, wasajudgeinchargeofthewarcrimes atDachau,”savsformerPortlandmavor EstherClcnott.“IIenewerlikedtotalk

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r“BeforeWork!WarII,liepracticedlaw inBostononCourtStreet.During WorldW'arII,heservedatDowl ?ield hereinMaineandlaterinIcelandin 19+4.ThenhechangedfromtheArmy AirCorpstotheJudgeAdvocateDivision onthewavtoearningthatvervemotion¬ allylivingassignmentaschiefprosecutor oftheProsecutionStaff.11isbook,The Dora-NordhausenWarCrimesTrial, beginswithapictureofthecamouflaged ftentrancetothedeathtunnelatDora."

3Manyofthesetunnelsweren’tdiscovered untiltheendofthewar,becausethev W* 1-11 rLwereconnectedwiththeconstructionot V-landV-2rockets.“Thetrialsbeganon 7August1947atDachau.Afterthewar, nliesettledherebecauseIwashere.IIe wasajudgeinthemunicipalcourtof klWTstbrook.IIcwasquiteaman.”

Yup,That'sMaine...

AllofiMclGibson’s199sfilm The Man WithoutAFacewasshotinMaine.The gorgeoushouseonthewaterisMcLeod’s Ilouse,onDeerIsle.Ithasgardens designedbyRoderickLiwOlmsted. Otherlocationshootingwasdonein Camden(Maiden’sLeap).Rockport, Lincolnville,Northport,Stonington, evenontheScotiaPrinceinPortland. Mainewasnarrowlvchosenabove

NoviaScotia,”Gibsontoldusatthetime. 1Iesaidthestrangest>0secondshespent inMainecanbesummedupintwo words-“TacoTico”-aneccentricmid¬ coastrestaurant.

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Murder,SheWrotewasfilmedinMen¬ docinoCountv.northernCalifornia.The MendocinoConntvChamberofCom¬ mercetellsusthat“it’sruggedconnin' here,too.Theydidn'thavetobuildaset; itsalreadyhere.PeoplefromMaineactu-

allvsettledinMendocinoandbrought thedesignoftheirarchitecture|Capc Cods.I•’cderalhomes?|withthem."

Yup,That'sMaine...

SarahPlain<>Tall(1990.starringGlenn Close),TheMvthofl'ingerprints(1996. starringNoahWylie,RovSchcidcr,and BMheDanner),.MessageIn\Hottie (1998,starringKevinCostnerNRobin WTightPenn),andtheSissySpacek/I’om Wlikinson/NickStahlthrillerInThe Bedroom(2001)wereallshotinMaine, aswereHeadAbove Water(1996,star¬ ringIlarvcvKeitel&'CameronDiazCamerondidtheswimsceneinthepool

atSebascoKstatcs),andTheWhalesof August(1987,shotontheCascoBav IslandsandstarringBetteDavis.\'incent Price,andLillianGish,whoat97wasthe oldestpersonevertohavealeadingrole inafeaturefilm).

Yup,That'sMaine...

Bed CBreakfast,starringRogerMoore. TaliaShire,andColleenDewhurst,was shotinYorkBeach,Maine,in1989.

Yup,That'sMaine...

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Nope,That'sNot!

Inthe1999movie7he('icierIlouse Rules,starring.MichaelCaineandIbbcv Maguire,Cainewasnotstandingon Mainesoilwhenhesaid,"Coodnight, vouprincesofMaine,vonkingsofNew I'.ngland."ThefilmwasshotinNorth¬ hamptonandLee,Massachusetts.But goodnightIovonall,justthesame.

there,wasanextra.Sheandherclassmates (classof1956)“gotalldressedupwithmake¬ up,fancydresses,wigs,thewholebit.I rememberthecastsinging‘JuneisBustin’ CutAllOxer"fortwoweeksstraightandno onecvercomplained!Iwasfinishingmv junioryearasthefilmingstarted.7he seniorswithagradeaverageofB-plusorbet¬ tercouldstavinthemovieandmissschool."

Iocaltrivia:IhenameofCarousel'Ihe¬ aterinBoothbav1larborisnamedtocom¬ memoratetheevent.

Yup,That'sMaine...

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DreamIslands

ThemarketcontinuestobestrongforaMaine paradise.Atotalof24islands,includingtwomini archipelagos,areforsale.ByColinS.Sargent

Insteadofabraceletofdiamondsthis summer,howaboutabraceletof islands?Amongthe24complete islandsforsaleatpresstimealongthe coastofMaine,twoparcelsofislands,4 and12respectively,arcactuallymini islandarchipelagos.

boxIsland,forinstance,offPopham BeachStateParkinPhippsburg,isreallv fourislandsforthepriceofone.Atlow

tide,theindividualislandsdisappearasa sandbarrisesintoview,connectingthe ringofislandstothemainland.Whichis agoodthing:"It’sanislandathightide, butthere’scasvaccessatlowtide,”listing agentMikeBaribeanofC’enturv21 Baribeansavs.“Itcanbereachedatlowtiderightfromthree-milePopham Beach,”madefamousintheKevinCost¬ nermovieMessageinaHottie.

PophamBeachisalsowhere thefirstEuropeancolonistsset¬ tledinAmerica,in1607,beat¬ ingthePlymouthRock settlementbv13years.

AccordingtotheStateof MaineParks&'Recreation webpage,boxIslandisafocal pointforbothstunningocean viewsandauniquevantage pointforseeingPophamBeach StatePark.

"PophamBeachStatePark istrulyoneofXlaine’sraregeo¬ logiclandformsthatfeaturesa longstretchofsandbeach.SunbathersrelaxingonPopham's sandscansecboxandWood islandsoffshore,andtheKen¬ nebecandMorserisersborder eachendofthebeach.Visitorscanwalk toboxIslandatlowtide,butarewarned topayattentiontotherisingtidesnotto getmarooned.”

Thereareotherperksforbeingneara popularstatepark.“I.ifeguardsareon dutyduringthesummermonths,but beachgoersshouldnotethatthisisa strongsurfbeachwithundertowsand occasionalriptides...

“CJailthePophamBeachStatePark’s 1lotlineduringthesummerforcurrenttide andparkinginformation:(207)389-9125."

boxIslandisalsoatopsurfingarea. "Surferscanxisitwwxwmaineharbors.com fortideinformationandshouldadd9 minutestoflicPortlandchartforPopham Beachhighandlowtidedata.

.Notonlythat,theislandshaveconsid¬ erablehistoricalimportance."Pophams

culturalandsocialhistorvisstillbeing uncovered.ExcavationsofthePopham settlementof1607andKortGeorgecon¬ tinueeachsummer.''

"Thelargestofthefourislandsis aboutfouracres,”Baribcausays.“Itfea¬ turessearoses,bayberrybushes,and incredibleviewsofthebeachatsunset.'' NearbyPondIslandLightblaststhrough thefogtwiceevervthirtysecondsto heightentheexperience.'Ihcotherthree islandsarebarelymorethanrockyout¬ croppingsforseagullstoswoopandland on.Virilethemainislandisnotabuild¬ ableisland,“youcouldcertainlydosome campingonit,”Baribcausacs.Asignifi¬ cantpricedropto$209,000from $300,000hasshuffledthishighlyvisual oceanparceldirectlyintoplaythissum¬ mer.ToreachboxIsland,drive14miles

alongRoute209fromBathtoPhippsburg andfollowsignstothepark.

Dover-Foxcroft IslandGroup

$135,000

Thisbeautifulislandgroupinman¬ madeBrann’sMillPondin Dover/Eoxcroft,createdaspartof aloggingcampinthe1920s,is actuallynotone,two,orthreeislands,but twelve.Ilieundevelopedislandsonthis formerloggingpondcreatedin1920 “havebeeninthesamehandsformostof 40years,”sayslistingagentRonMathe¬ sonofNorthCountryProperties.The mainisland,6.1acres,isabout700feet fromthenearestshore.“Eachislandis bigenoughforcampingon,andthepone onlyfluctuatesfourinches.”

Outhere,ducksandgeeseareplentiful. Raccoonsanddeerhavebeenspottedby thepreviousownersontheprimary island.Thelargestoftheislandsisforest¬ ed,withroomforcampingspotsandever buildingpossibilities."It’slargeenoughtr putasepticsystemin.soitcouldcertainl’ handleacollage.Therearenorestric¬ tionsonbuilding,soabuildingpermit wouldjusthavetogothroughtheDover PlanningBoard,”savsMatheson.

“It'sagreatlistingifyou'vegotkavaksor canoes,becauseitgivesyoualotofroom forvourboatingandalotofsmallislands youcancampon.Insummer,alotof peoplecampontheassortedislands. 'Ihccurrentownerdoesn'tkeep themoff.”

PineIsland

$65,000 I

nbig,dee]),coolGardinerI«ikein Machins,PineIslandsitsasapuffof treesonthewater.The4.5-acreisland featuresgorgeouslakefrontviews,oldgrowthpinetrees,andatinycabin.The whitepinesarcparticularlyimpressive. “Stunningtrees,1mean,justbeautiful bigpines,"sayslistingagentJimTrimble ofmaineislands.com.GardinerI,akeisa perfectspotforprivaev,analmostunde¬ velopedlakelocatednotfarfromthe oceanandthetownofMachias.Soiltests “IwasonBernierIsland, showingittoacouple fromFlorida,on9/11. Thenwetookourboat backandwhilewewere pullingtheboatontothe trailerweturnedthe radioon.Itwassoweird cominginfromtheisland wherethesilenceand enduringbeautywas soabsolute.

havealreadybeenconducted,andthe islandislargeenoughtosupportasum¬ mercottageinadditiontoacabinsocoz\ “itwouldmakeThoreauclaustrophobic." ilaughs'Iriinblc.Adockontheislandand thenearbyMaineStatelaunchingsite makesiteasytomakeaquickgetawaxto yourisland,wvxvv.trimblercalty.com

IEastMoodyIsland

$395,000 E verysingleviewinthelineofsight fromthemainhouseofhast MoodyIslandisaprotectedisland bytheStateofMaine,providing foranabsolutelybreathtakingisland Hpanorama."Ican'tthinkofaprettier nplaceonMooschead."savslistingagent IsandownerJimTrimble.Xofurther developmentispermittedinthearea,as thesurroundinglandispartoftheMaine PublicReservelandDavsAeademv (■rant.1heterrainontheislanditselfisa

mixofeverythingfromhillstolowwet¬ landtosandandgravelbeaches.1he issuedbuildingpermitallowstheowner torebuildthemainhouseandkeepthe guesthouseasatemporaryhouseorboat shed.Apermanentpieranddockprovide easyaccesstotheislandfrompublicboat launchesinRockwoodandCowanCove.

mountainsandincrediblebreezesacross thelake,sothat'swhysomanycottages wereoriginallybuiltonislandshereon .MooscheadIake.Becausethereareno hugsouthere.I'veneverhadabugonmv island.Afriendofminevisitedtheisland andlaughed.That'sbecausethey're blowingbvvonat30knots!"'

BernierIsland

$239,000 N

earAugustaonThreemilePond, withpublicboataccessonlyahalf mileawav,lieswoodsyBernier IslandwithalovelvA-frame(see photo,left).Theuniquepropertvallows theownersofthelargelywindowedisland hometostillliveinprivaevwhilegetting breathtakingviewsatanytime.Thesur¬ roundingshorelineviewshighlightthe island’stranquility,butthecottagesdot¬ tingtheviewpreventthepropertyfrom feelingremote.Thebilkterrainisaview nottobemissed.Iliemoderntliree-bedroomhomefeaturesaspiralstaircaseto thesecondfloor,hardwoodflooring,and animpressivegranitefireplace.

IistingagentJimTrimbleof wvvvv.maineislands.comsays,“1wason BernierIsland,showingittoacouple fromb’lorida,on9/11.Itwasbeautiful, surreal.IhavealittleboatIhaulbehind mvcartoshowislandsonlakes.We walkedallovertheislandongrassand pinepathwayswithapuffvblueskyabove us.Thenwetookourboatbackand whilewewerepullingtheboatontothe trailerweturnedMPBXon...Itwasjust thatmomentwheneveryonewassaying theMliite1lousewasunderattack,the Pentagonwasbombed,the\\orldTrade Centerwasgone.Itwassoweirdcoming

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infromtheislandwhere(hesilenceand senseofenduringbeauhwassoabsolute. Wejuststoodbythecarfortwo andahalfhoursandwerestunned. Idon'tknow;We’dbeenwanderingEjSrJ aroundinthepinetreesandlookingaroundforthepuffybluesky andthenthis." FiXfi

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ael.eodIslandoffNova Scotiaisconnectedbya naturalcausewaytothe mainland,allowingeasy accesstothisnorthernislandparadise."Il combinestheprivaevofanislandandthe convenienceofapeninsula,describes JimTrimble.Thecrescent-shaped10acreislandallowsconstructionofaprivatemarinainthenaturallagoon, www.trimblerealtx.com

MorrisonHeadIsland

$149,000 F

eaturingilsownlittlefreshwater pond.7.9-acreMorrisonIlead IslandhaseasvaccesstotheNoxa Scotiamainlandxiaasandbar, thoughvonwon'tbedrivingatruckover it.Closetoshoreinaquietinlandsea withwateraccesstotheAtlanticOcean, MorrisonIleadoffersoceanisland opportunitieswhilestillbeingprotected fromtheviolenceofthesea.Tall pinesandsandbeachesallaround allowforgreatviewsaswellasseveral waterfrontbuildingspots. w-ww.trimblerealtx.com

BlackIsland

$875,000

esplendentwithabaldeagle breedingnestonthisone-acre propertvinsouthwestBar1larIxir,BlackIslandniesineriz.es withdramaticoceanviews.Thelong andnarrowshapeoftheislandoffers nearhunlimitedbuildingopportuni¬ ties.BlackIsland'shighelevationspot¬ lightsahighgranitecliffontheocean sideandamoreprotectedsandvbeach onthelandside.Diving,weunder¬ stand,isamustoffthecliff.Inaddition totheislandlisting,sixacresinnearbv Trentonformainlandboataccessand buildingopportunitiesareincludedwith theprice,andthelocalTrentonAirport

Rprovideseasylong-distanceaccessfrom otherareas.F’ivcacresonnearbvGra¬ hamLikeareincludedaswellaspartof anunusualprotectedlistinginthemid¬ dleofAcadiaNationalPark.CallIlinckleyRealEstate,244-7011.

ChasseIsland

$249,000

Takeaprivateroadfromthetown of1Ainan.Maine,and\oil’lldis¬ coveraboatlaunchforshaggv. greenChasseIsland,atwo-acre undevelopedislandinWadleighsPond just1/milesfromKennebunk.I'liisnotso-far-awaygetawavismostimpressive because"it’sasecludedarea,thereareno publicroads,thereareallprivateroads ontheoutsideoftheponds,vetitisven closetocivilization,’savsRussChasse, eponymousownerandlistingagentof theisland.

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PettingaleIsland

$25,000

iamondintheroughPettingalc Islandisa15-acreundeveloped islandinLivermoreFalls.Situat¬ edintheAndroscogginRiser, andonls-accessablebsboat.Pettingaleis impressisekpricedwhensouconsiderits size.W'ithaccesstoAndroscogginLike, Pettingalcisgreatforaprisatcsummer campingsite,butanislandintheAndsroscogginRiserisnotthebestplaceto beduringfloodseason.“Afewsearsago. whenthefloodswerereallybad,sou couldstandonthetopofthisislandand stillgetsourankleswet."reportsERA WardenoutofLcwiston/Auburn.thelist¬ ingagencs'.Still,thetreestoweredoser thelappingshores,because... Anislandisforeser.

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annualversionoftheraceshefounded,thePeople’sBeachtoBeacon10K,featuring5000topdistancerunnersandover10,000spectators.'

What Makes Joanie Run?

Ordinarilyaveryprivateperson,JoanBenoitSamuelsonisspendingthis summerverymuchinpublic-atthe2002BeachtoBeacon10K,atPortland MuseumofArt...she’sevenaMaineGuide!Isthisasecondwind?

WhatsdifferentaboutBeachtoBeacon thisAugust5?\\hat'sdifferentaboutvon?

JBS: DawMcGillivrayhasbeenourrace directorrightfromthestart,andhe certainlycarriesalotofcredibility.IIc doesagreatjob.IIe’salsothedirectorof theBostonMarathonandiscapableofso

manygreatthingswhenitcomesto organizingbigevents.Thiswarbeingthe 5thanniversary.wehavetriedtoadda fewlittlethingsthatwillgiveeverybody somethingtocelebrate.I'orinstance, we’veincreasedthefieldsizeto5,000. \\evetalkedaboutgivinganawardtothe

first]x.'rsontocrossthe5-milemarkin50 minutes.\\evetalkedalxnitmasbeabonus forthefirstpersontopassthe5Kmark.

Whoarethetopcompetitorscoming?

JBS: W'ehavegreathopestosec CatherineXdereba.andshehasexpressed

aninterest,Imeanarealinterest.Sheisa four-timedefendingchampionandwill hopetodefendforthe5thyearinarow. Sheisalsothecurrentworldrecord holderinthemarathon:shegainedthat titleinChicagolastfall.Soifweget CatherinebackandwegetKhalid Khannouchibaek.Khalidbeingaformer winneraswell,wewillhavethetwo worldrecordholdcrshere.Sothatwould bevervexciting.

W'earchopingDeenaDrossin,the currentworldrecordholderinthe5K, whoisanAmerican,willbehere; ColleenDeReuck.whohasbeeninthe top10inthisrace,willcomeback.She wasthird,Ibelieve,intheworldcrosscountrvchampionshipsafewweeksago. 1thinkI'’,vansRutto,thedefending champion,willwanttocomeback.W'e arehoping.MattLine,aMainenative fromYarmouth,willcomeforthefirst sear.1leistraininginCalifornianowand runningextremekwell.1hopeCerman Silvacomesback-he’sacrowdfavorite. z\lotoftherunnerscomeback.1don’t thinkanybodyhasdeclinedaninvitation unlessthere’saninjuryoraconflictin

preparationfortheworldchampionship likeKhalidlastscarwiththeworld championshipsinlidmonton.

Ilowcanyoutellwhenaraceearnsan internationalreputation?

JBS: Ithinkitsontheradarscreenof mostoftheeliterunnersbecausethey lookatthefieldsthathavebeenattracted andthenthevseewhoisfinishingwell.A lotofrunnerswillwanttocomesimply becauseKhalidisinthefieldor CatherineisinthefieldorJosephKimani isinthefield.

It’salwavseasiercomingintoaneventas theunderclog.Wlicneverybodyelsehas theexpectationsthenyoucanslidein. Andthat’sthewavIfeltitwasinI,.A.in 1984withCretaW'aitzinthefield... Cretawasthefavorite,andthattookall thepressureoff.LikeCatherinewillhave alotofpressureonhershouldersthisyear becausevoncanbesurethatDeanawill giveherarunandColleenmightaswell, andpossiblyMargaretOkayo,whowon BostoninApril,itcouldmakeforavery interestingfield.Ofcoursewewouldlove togetPaulaRadcliffe,thecurrentworld

cross-countiveliampion.here.She’son theEuropeantrackcircle,whichconflicts withourrace,sowelljustseewhat happens.Butvoumakeyourwishlist...

/lowdotheBeachtoBeaconrunnerslike Portland'sculture/cuisine/people?

JBS: WhenMargarita’sdidthelobsterbake onevear,CermanSilva(from.Mexico)got cvcrvbodvoutdancingvvillithestrawhats on-thatwasgreatfun.Someofthe Japaneseboughtsomesushi,andtheydid ituprightfortheirhostfamilies...andwe havetakensomeoftheAfricansout lobstering!...Maincompetitorshave introducedtheirnativefoodsandfavorite dishestoourhostfamilies.

Whatarethemostbeautiful100yardsof BeachtoBeacon?

JBS: Iliefinishlinewiththebackdropof PortlandIleadLight.1mean,thiswasthe firstlighthousecommissionedbvCeorge Washington;howmuchbettercanyou get?Idon’tthinkthere’sanotherfinish linelikethatanvwliereintheworld. Well,theremightbesomerival,likethe BerlinMarathonwiththewall,especially

afterthewallcameclown.But1think runningbvPondCoveisalsoa spectacularsight...Duringtherace,the eliterunnersprobabledon’tevensee PondCove,butthev’vehadachanceto

Hassomemisguided

youngthiefevertriedto stealyourpocketbook andoutrunyou?

jogthecourseandappreciateitthen.And then1thinkOldOceanIlouseRoadis beautifulwiththeoldtreesshadingthe courseandthencoiningpastCrescent Beachandseeingthatpanoramicviewof thecoastlineandtheocean.

Ifyouwerejustcispectatoryourselfwhat isthebestpointofvantagetoseetherace?

JBS: 'Ilicracereallyheatsupasthey roundthecorneratRoute77ontoShore Road.'Hint’swherethebestareseparating themselves.And1thinkcoiningupthebill inbortWilliamstowhatusedtobeofficers' rowisvenexcitingbecausethat'sareal

challenge,especiallysofarintotherace. Butwe’vehadseveralclosefinisheswhich havebeenreallyexcitingandrealcrowdpleasers.SoIdon’tthinkyoucangowrong.

IfvouwatchthefirstmileneartheInnbv theSea,it’sasprint.Itlookslikethev’rc runningthe100-varddash,andthcvc/re, really;it’saflat,straightstretchoftherace. Ionknow,theIOKis reallybecominga sprint.[’.specially whenyouputinthe athletesthatwe’ve beenabletoattract. ThisBeachtoBeacon loopisrervpersonal toyou.Wereyou alwaysconsciouso/ thebeautyhere growingup?

JBS: 1lavinggrown uphereandrun aroundherecarlvon, especiallywhen1was afraidtobeseenout onthemainroadsas ateenagegirllining toshedatomboy image,well,Ihave neverlostsightofthe beaut)here.Iknow theseroadslikethe

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What'sthestrangesttimeo/davvou’ve everdoneatrainingrun?

JBS: Mvbiorhythmsarereallvflat betweenIo'clockand5o’clock,soIIrv toavoidthattime...Ipreferracesearlvin themorningandIamdelightedthe BeachtoBeaconstartsatSa.m.Itshard runningeventsthatstartatnoonbecause vondon’tknowwhattocatornottoeat andvou’vegottowaitaround-that’sthe Theystolemystatue shortlyafteritwas erected!Ialsolosta bagofgeargoingout toCaliforniaforaphoto shoot.Theywantedme tobringallmyOlympic gear,soIbroughtmost ofitandlosteverything Ibrought.Thatwas crushing.

worstparFaboutabigrace,thetapering time-thewaitingtime.Ilerevongetup andgetreachimmcdiatclv.It'salso coolerearlvinthedav.

Whatwastheworstthingyou'veever eatenbeforearace?

JBS: Fastfoodsomeplacebeforethe StateA\lImeetinWaterville.

What’sthemostinsightfulthinganon¬ runnerhasevertoldvouaboutthewav vourun?

JBS: Itsunorthodox.'YoursbIeistotallv unorthodox.’'Offkilter.’A\hvdovou limpwhileyourun?’Anyoftheabove.

Youareseentakinginagreatdealof Portland'sculturalofferings,suchas PortlandStage.Whatwasyourfavorite plavperformedthisvear?

JBS: Wedidn’tgettodothatthisvear, butIknowwewantedtoseetheone relatingtotheCivilWar-Iamsorryvve missedthat.Wedidtlloroughlvenjov DahlovIpcar'sexhibitatthePortland MuseumofArt,withherparents'exhibit following.Thatwasamazing.Thatwas exhibitedatsuchagreattime,after9/11

jamieWyethhastodestroydiscarded paintingslesttheyhefishedoutofhis trashonXlonheganIslandandendup oversomeone’smantel.Ilasanybodyever stolensomethingfrom]oanBenoit Samuelson,thelegend-shoes,luggage, sweatshirt,etc?

JBS: IIlevstolemystatueshortlyafterit wascreeled!Ialsolostabagofgeargoing outtoCaliforniaforaphotoshoot.Thev wantedmetobringallmvOlympicgear, soIbroughtmostofitandlosteverything Ibrought.Istillhaveafewpieces,but thatwascrushing.Thatwas1986,when theSpaceShuttleblewup.IrememberI wasleavingthehotellobbyandthatwas onIVandasIwaswatchingit,allofa suddenmvlossdidn’tseemvery important.Mv|luckv|painter’scap,that wasn’trcallvsioTn:Iwentthroughdrug testingandthenIwenttoasororilv housethatVkehadrentedontheUSC campusforlunchandIputitdownon theluncheonbuffet.1neverthoughtof itagain...

Whowasyourfavoriteprofessoral Bowdoin?Arevoustillfriends?

JBS: SamButcher,ancmironmental studiesprofessor1didalotofrunning with.IrcallvenjovedWillieWhiteside,a historyprofessor.BarbaraCastorwas great.Shetaughtacting,directing,and filmmaking.Iprobabletookalotolgreat informationfromthoseclassesthathas beensopertinenttomvcareertodate.

What’stheweirdest/funniestpracticaljoke arunnerhaseverplavedonvou?

JBS: Oh,Ood!Therehavebeensome goodones!I’vehadmvshoeshiddenand myclocksetaheadtomakemethinkI’ve wokentiplateforarace.Iremember showinguptothestartoftheBoston Marathonwithtwoleftshoes. I'ortunately1hadaspareoldpairthat matched.Thiswasn’tapracticaljoke,but myhusbandmademeamulti-colored beaniewithapropellerthathegaveto meafterthe1984OlympicTrials,which wasa\cryemotionalraceformebecause itwasrightafterthekneesurgery.IIc’d handsewntheOlympicringsintothe eapandsomebodysaid"Youhadbetter takethathatoffbeforetheIOC'orthe ITOCpresseschargesorsomethinglike that!Itwas.althoughinnocent,usinga

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IremembergoingtotheOlympicsand mybrother,hiswife,andsomefriendsbackwhenpunkrockwasreallyincametotheairporttomeetme.I’dflown uptodosomelast-minutetrainingin Oregon.Theywereatthewaitingarea whenIarrivedandIdidn’tevenrecog¬ nizethembecausetheyhadnewlydyed hairandpunkyshirtsandthingslikethat, andIwastryingtotellthemtomoveon, andtheyfinallysaid,don’tyouknowwho weare?Andthatbroketheice!

Tellus,iuexactingdetail,whatbrand, size,andmodeltrainins’shoesyouusefor amorningrunin.Maineandwhatracing shoesvouuse?

JBS: IuseNikeshoes-theAirAlphiaandifitisrcallvbadweather.I’llusethe AirPegasus,especialkinthewinter.I trainupatSugarloafalot,especiallyin theAirPegasus.AndthenIwearthe, hmmm,it’sredandblack... Whatisthatshoe?It'sbeensolongsince Ihadnwracingshoeson.Ohyes,Iuse theAirStreakracingshoe,size8.Mvfeet havegottenbigger.But1thinkthevare

What'stheyoungestageachildshouldhe torunamilefortime?

JBS: Kidsshouldn’tbepushed.Atfirstit shouldbefun,participators.1think14is whenakidcanreallystartthinking aboutcompeting.

Ilavevouencouragedvourchildrentorun?

JBS: IhaveencouragedthemtoSlav physicallyactive.

Whatsportwouldyouratherhavethem competein?

JBS: Well,thevbothenjovsoccerand lacrosse,whicharerunninggames,and mvdaughteristalkingaboutdropping soccerandrunningcross-cotmirywhen sheentersthehighschoolinthefull. Thevbothlovetoski,andmvdaughteris verypassionateaboutcross-countryskiing, whichisprobnblvtheclosestsportto runningthereis.Sheisaskimeistcrand mvsonisatotalshredder.Godknows wherehegotthosegenes.

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breakingvourconcentrationoroutright stalkingvou?

JBS: No,Ihavejustgonesomewhere else.AndIvarynwtrainingloops.

JBS: Yearsago,runningmagazineslike RunnersWorldranstoriesonhowyouare likeSpiderman-physiologically'superior tojustaboutallotherrunners-andthat voucanprocessoxygenbetterthanany otherhuman?Invourprivatethoughts, didthatmakeyoufeelweirdtohethis spacewomanwithacardiovascularsystem fromthepast...ordistantfuture?

JBS: No,mvVO2maxwastestednear theheightofnwcareer.’Ilieonlywoman whohadtestedhigherwasaRussiancross countryskier,soIthinkthatwasenough informationformetorealizethattheskv wasthelimitasfarasmvtrainingwas concerned.ImeanIthoughtIcould push,realizingthatnwabilitytoutilize ox\genwassohigh;still,Iprobablywould havepushedjustashardhad1notknown that.Butknowingthattherewasareason that1hadthispotentialorabilitvcould havebeenhelpful.Ithinkmorethanthat itwastheworkethic.1firmlvbelievethat attheheightofnwcareertherewas

uolxxhworkinganyharderthanIwas, andIthinkthat'swhatgotmethrough thekneeproblemsbeforetheOlympics.I newerfeltlikeIwasmakingsacrificeswith mvtrainingbecauseIreallylovedwhat1 wasdoing.Somanypeoplesav“Oh,this childsacrificedthatandthat,’’but nobodvtoldmetodoit.Iwantedtodoit. Iwantedtoseewhatmvlimitswere.You know,Ihadoneverybadexperiencein theNewYorkCitvMarathonwhenmv childrenwereveryyoungand1don’t think1baseewerpushedtothatlc\cl againbecauseIrealizeditjustwasn’tthat importantanymore.ImeanIwillstill push,but1won’tpushbevondwhatI knowIamcapableofdoing.And unfortunately,mvbiomechanicshave changed,soIhaven’tbeenabletobeas efficientasIoncewaswithmvrunning but1thinkthatwasallforgoodreason. Butitwasveryscan.Ineededoxygenand IVsattheendoftheNewYorkCitv Marathonandafter(hat1saiditwasnot worthit,topushuntilvoucan’tpushauv further.Ihadanewroleinlifeand everythingwassecondarytoparenthood andmotherhoodandwifehood. Iguess.

/hisanynon-runnerstupidlytriedto outrun,oroutdistanceyou,byrunning awayfromyou?(1mean,maybeathief shouldn’ttryrunningawaywithloan lienoilSamuelson’spurse....)

JBS: (laughing)No,

Yourhusband,whilenotcpiileaworld¬ classathlete,wasaId-footpole-vaulterat Howdoin. WeseehimnaminginlOKs sometimes,butdoesheevergetwistfulfor somethinghewassoverygoodat-the polevaulting?

JBS: Maybehehasanulteriormotivein hislatestventure.IIe’serectedaclimbing wallatourhousebut,apolevaultingpit isthelanding.IIeisven-athletic,aven¬ goodathlete;hewasathree-sportvarsity highschoolathlete,andhelovesheight. IIeloxestopolevault,skijump,andhe hasasmallplanepilot’slicense.Those arethingsthatreallydon’tlightmyfire, buthehasrunmarathonsandIthinkthat fortunatelyhedoesn’thavethe competitivedesirethat1haveinathletics becauseIthinkthatwouldmakea relationshipdifficult.IIegetsmoodviflie doesn’texercise,andIgetdoublyortriplx moodyifIdon'texercise.

"touoncehadablacklabnamedCreosote. Idolexactly PC.nowthatthey'veout¬ lawedCreosote!4ou’resoenvironmentally sensitive...didvouguvslaugh?

JBS: IladadogCinder,thenCreosote, nowwehaveSoot.'Ihenextdogwillbe Newcastle...coalisfromNewcastle.Mv sonusuallytakesSootoutonskatesin themorning.

Hversmokedacigaretteinvourlife?lust once,invourcousin’srecroom?

JBS: No,Ineverhave.

What’stherudestthingaspectatorhas eversaidtoyou(ormostmemorable)?

JBS: Myfastestquartermilewasalthe PennRelaysinthemid1970swhenIwas theonlywhitegirlonthetrackand somebodyinthebacksideofthetrackin thestandssaid,“(Iolittlebooks,go!"And Iran.Thalwasmyfastestquartermilebar none.IranscaredandIranfast.

Wethinkweknowtheupsideofwinning theOlympicgoldmedal.Hutwhatisthe downside?Dopeoplereallywanttomeet you,thepersonwhowokeupthismorning, orthepersontheywantyoutobe?

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JBS: Oli,Ijustremembersavingtomv friendsandfamikwhogatheredinI,.A. whenIran,Isaidbeforetheraee,ifI conicunderthistunnelinfirstplace, don’tletitchangeme.Ijustconsider mvselfanormal,well-roundedperson, andthatissomethingmvparentstriedto instillinuswhenwewerevoting, somethingmyhusbandandItrvtoinstill inourchildren.Thevneverpushed;thev wouldexposeustodifferentdisciplines andactivitiesbutthevnevereverpushed, thevsimplysupported.Mostofthe activitiesIaminvolvedingivebacktoa stateoranorganizationorasportthathas givenmesomuchandIthinkvouthand theenvironmentandeducationaremv threepassions.Andthosearethe organizationsthatIfeelthatIspendmost ofmvtimein.

Astopeopleseeingmeas“something different,”Iwouldratherhavesomebodv comeoutandsay,"Iley,aren’tyouJoan BenoitSamuelson?”Idon’tlikeitwhen thevhangback,whisperingand wondering.Andoftenpeoplewillsav, “Ohyouwouldn’tknowme,I’m nothing.”Thatreallybothersme, becauseevervbodvissomething.Butno, Iamfine...I*’,verydavisdifferent.Iget up,helpthechildrengetofftoschool, andthenIrun.Ivolunteerinclassrooms. IamveryinvolvedwithfriendsofCasco Bav;itisvennearanddeartomvheart.I thinktheorganizationhasmadegreat improvementsinaresourcethatisso importanttoallofus,andthere’sagreat groupofpeoplebringingdifferent strengthstotheorganization.Iama trusteealBowdoin,whichisanotherpart ofmylifethatisimportant.AndIsitona coupleofdifferentGovernor’sCouncils, oneonhealthandphvsicalfitnessand anotheroncommunitiesforchildren. Andthenofcourse.People’s1leritage Bank,servingasaspokespersonand facilitatingthebirthoftheBeachto Beacon,Youknow.Icoachedatthe JNGAA]DivisionIlevelacoupleof years,butthatwasn'tforme.So1have doneabitofcoachingatmvchildren’s level.Idon'tknowifIwouldevergoback tocoaching,butIthinkifIdidI’d probablvgotoahighschoolorDivision 111level.Iamamastergardener,soalot ofmvtimeisspentinpublicgardensand alotofthattimeisspentatWolfeNeck StatePark,andthenIamalsoaMaine Guide.1qualifiedin2001,aftertaking

the.MaineGuidecourseinrecreationat I’.agleI,ake.SoItrvtokeepabalance.

"Hi,I'myourMaineGuide,loan." Wonderful!Recently,what’sbeenthemost surprisinglyrefreshingrunvou’vetaken whenyoudidn’texpectmuchfromtherun, andwhy?

JBS: W'ithinaweekIcanhaveacouple ofgreatrunsandacoupleofterribleruns. ButthefactthatIamawakeningmvbodv andrunningnowgivesmeasensetoairit outandprioritizethedavsactivitiesand reallyIequateittoalotofpeople's morningcupofcoffee.IfIdon’thavemv runIamusuallynotasfocusedandnotas attentiveasIfeelkindofsluggish. Wheredoyoustandwithmurrunning thesedays?

JBS: Kightnowmostofmvfocusison People'sBeachtoBeacon1OKandlining upanelitefield.IgottheOlvmpicTrials qualifyingtimeintheNewYorkMara¬ thonlastfall,soIdon’tknowifIwillrun anvmarathonsbetweennowandthe OlvmpicTrialsin2004;maybeIwill. IwasmovedtorunamarathonlastfallIfeltcompelledtogotoNewYorkand runbecauseof9/11,becauseofwhathad happenedtoourcountrvandtothateitv specifically.andsothat'swhvIranit. Therearcdifferentreasonsformvrun¬ ningnow.Ircallvhaven'tbeenthinking races.Iwillnowthatsummer’shere.

Ilowmanymilesdoyourunperweek?

JBS: l'iftvto70milesmostweeks.

Whenpreparingforamarathonrun?

JBS: I-’,ightv-phis.Thebiggestdifference

inmvlifesincebecomingaparentisI usedtoschedulemvdavaroundmv running,aminow1schedulemvrunning aroundmvdav.I’malvvavsIrvingtoeke inthemiles.1alvvavshearpeoplewho workconventionaljobssavingifIcould justtrainalittlebitharderandlonger,ifI justhadthetime.Andvonknow,Iwill makethetimeregardlessofwhatmv schedulelookslike,butitisdefinitelvnot aslongasitusedtobe...Youknow.I'm notgettinganvvoungercither.

Wheredo you runthesedavs?

Irunnearmvhomeinfreeport.Idida lotofrunninginGapeI'Jizabcth,and that'swhvIsuggestedthecoursethat existstodavfortherace.SometimesIwill stil]comeouthereandrun,andIdoalot ofrunninginl'’reeportandalotof runningupinSugarloafoverthevvinter, andIcombinethatwithalotofcross countrvskiingaswellasdownhillskiing. Thedavisn’tcompleteatSugarloaf unlessIrun,downhillski,andcross countryski.Allinoneday.AndthenI remembermvdavsrunningalongthe GharlcsRiverwhenIwascoachingat B.U.IrememberIrvingtokeep(racewith theshellsontheriver.Ithinkthatrcallv helpedmeVvolvcasamarathonrunner becauseit'sthesameoldtraining,dav afterdavaroundtheriver,andvouhave tostayfocusedbecauseofallthe intersectionsoftraffic.Peopleusedtosay tome,“IlowdovoutraininMaineinthe winter?”andIwouldsav,“Aloteasier thanIdoinBoston.”becausethevnever hadbudgetsforthesidewalks.Itwasa disaster(rainingdownthere.

Whatsong,overtherears,morethananv other,haskeptrepeatingitselfinvour headwhilevou’vebeenrunning?

JBS: Ah.man!Ilowabout“Korever Young?”Well,thereareseveral,rcallv, theonethatgoes,vouknow,"Buildme up,buttercup...?”andthenthere’s“Rock aroundtheGlockTonight,”butIthink maybetheoneIkeepcomingbackto wouldbe..."Shesmiles,exasperated. “Nobodv’severaskedmethatbefore!”It’s drivinghercrazy.Shedriveshalfvvavback toh’reeportandthenreturns.Itwouldnot beaccuratetosavthatOlvmpicgold medalistJoanBenoitSamuelsonisout ofbreath.

JBS: “IIcy,Jude."

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I(awardsavsthatwhenheandco¬ ownersVictor1,conandDanaStreel openedForeStreetin1996,thevsetout tomakerustic,unembellishedfood.

“That’sunusualrightnow,”sacs Ilawcard,"Alienfoodinupscale restaurantsisgenerallydoneinfussv. fancy,allegedlycreativewavs." Ofteninthesummerthcv'IIsimplv roastlobsterinthewoodfiredoven. “Thiskindofdrycookingimpartsa certainroastincsstotheshellwhich infusesthelobstermeatwithitsaroma." savs1lavward."We’llsometimesadd chanterellesorotherwildmushrooms andfinishwithabeautifulsaucemade withtheobstershellssimmeredin aromaticvegetablesandcream."

Sometimeslie’lldoaCreamsPolenta withI,obster-anunsweetened,soft cornmealpuddingmadewithlocalstone groundcornmeal.

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InMav,codstarredinhisMaine showcase,servedwiththeskinon.Adt manvchefskeeptheskin,liesavs. becauseit’sdifficultIogetitcrispy.

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Inasmallsaucepan,cookthegingerand garlicwith1/2cupoftheplumwineandthe ricewinevinegaruntilItablespoonofliquid remains.Removefromtheheatandreserve. Placeaheavy'heatproof12-inchskilletover highheatuntilitisveryhot.Addtheoiland heatitalmosttothesmokingpoint.Carefully addthelobsterhalves,mealsidedown.Cook 3 minutes.TurnthelobsteroverandaddI tablespoonofthebutter.Continuetosaute untilthelobstershellsgetredandthebutteris nuttyred.Transferthelobstertotheovenfor aboutI(Iminutes,oruntilthelobsterisjust cooked.Removefromtheoven,removethe lobsterfromtheskilletandkeepwarm.

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Deglazethepanwiththewine,andthen addenoughwatertocoverthehonesand vegetablesby2inches.Addthebouquetgarni andbringtheliquidtoaboil.Skimthefroth fromthesurface,reducetheheatandsimmer thestockfor20to25minutes.

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Staraniselobstercreamisanother uniquetwistwithwhichhe’llcoverhis potato-truffleagnollottisalongwith foragedramppuree.Staraniseisa flavoredpodthatlookslikeadime-size starfish,lie’llsometimesbringsomeout inajartoshowcuriouscustomers. “Wecallthecreamwemakewithilour lobstergloss,”hesavs.Afterstraininghis characteristicrawlobsterbodvstock,he thenreducesittotheconsistenceof heavycreamwithextremelvrichlobster flavoring.Thestaraniseisaddedtothat. “Therearctoomanvlobsterideasto list,”Evanssavs.“BeinginMaineis excitingbecausetheMaineStatefishis lobster,whichtherestoftheworldreveres asgourmetorupscale.Tome,it’sso forgiving.It’slikethechickenofthesea.”

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Portlandboxingfansremember MackaBoley’smeat-market hea\yweightboutsintheKxposition Buildinginthe1970s.'IheformerArmy machine-gunnercamehomeangryfrom Vietnamandbecamealegendtoughguy here,trainedbvthelateEddieGriffin. 7henMackawenttoVegasand disappeared.Ordidhe?

Didn'ttheringannouncerofthefirst celebrityboxingmatch-betweenTonya IlardingandPaulaJones-alsointroduce anenormous,smooth-domedgiantin Jones'scorneras“MackaBoley,celebrity boxingtrainerforJonesand“GregBrady,” pummeledbvferociousDanny Bonaducci[UheOtherIIalf|thatnight? Wasn'tittheveryexpressivefaceofMacka

b’olex(lieskeptcuttingtoforreactions? “Yeah,thatwasme!"laughsMacka fromhishomeinLosAngeles.Tmalso thecelebritytrainerforManutcBol!” Macka'sbeendoingalittleactingonthe side,loo.Infact,“Ihaveapartinthenew BenAffleckmovie,anditlookslikeI'm gettinga12-weckparton7heSopranos. 'IweKeweeksfor$15,000aweek-1io!bad! “IwasoneofthemoversinGhost,” starringPatrickSwayzeandDemiMoore, hesass.“Rememberwhenthey’removing intotheapartmentandbringingthebig carvedangelthroughthewindow?'11iey flewmetoNewYorkforthescene.'That thing[(.'host]hasbeensogoodtome!I wasthereforsevenweeks,onperdiemata hotel,waitingtosayjustoneline!Ididit,

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flewItottic.deadbroke.Irememberone day1couklit’lbuysomethingmvdaughter needed,andthenextdavarovaltvcheck cameinthemail.Iopenedit.Twentxseventhousanddollarsforoneline!”

RoyaltiesforMacka’slineinGhost havetotalled"oxerS100.000sofar."

AlongwiththeAffleckflick,MackaIms justcomebackfromtapingan\YP1) lihiefortwoweeks.

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livedabovemyfavoriteneighborhoodbar inPortland,George'sTavernon CongressStreet,halfwayupMunjov Itill.EddieGriffintrainedmeforthe Expofights,andIguessmybestmoment waswhenIbeatGeorgeJohnson.I stoppedhimintheninthround,1think. Ile’dbeaten19straightrankedNew EnglandfighterswhenIbeathim.IIe wasold,sure,buthewasalwaysold:1Ie was42whenhebeatPeteRiccitclliand JimmyMcDermott.

“In1973IleftPortlandandfoughtout ofSouthBoston.1sparredwithKcimv Norton,ErnieShavers,andJimmy Young.Ifought68fightsinall;mvlast fightwasinCarsonCity.Nevada.

“ThenIwasdrixingacabinI«isVegas whenoneofmyfarestoldmehewas doingaremakeofRequiemfora Heavyweight."Bythetimedirector ArnoldSamsgaveMackaatip.healso gavehimapart.

Today,inadditiontorunningaprom¬ inenttrainingcampandgvm,wherehe hastrainedRobertDeNiroforroles, EolcyhasbecomeoneofMaine’smost activeactors,with'IVstintson“The EatherDowlingMysteries"andothers. AMackaEoleythemenightmight includerentingI/is\'egasWeekendand WarCat,wherehestars-nottomention Ghost-andcurlingupwitha16-oz. porterhousesteakwithaScotch.Nlorn,who stillliveson100StateStreet,mustbeproud.

"ButtelleverybodyinPortlandmv proudestaccomplishmentisnotasaboxer oranactor,butasafather.Mydaughter, Caroline,isajunioratPrinceton. studyinganthropology."

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Whydowereturntothe samespotsinMaine yearafteryear?Moreto thepoint,whatissum¬ mer?Somemagic places,liketheIxrbstcrShackatCape If.lizabethor'TheGoldenrodatYork Beach,getbetterevenyearbecausethey don'tchange!

These“oh,youhavetogoto”’smeanso muchtousbecausetheyshimmerwith thepast,thepresent,andthepromiseof futurememories.

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TheLobsterShack, CapeElizabeth

Ifyouheadto'HieIxrbsterShackin December,you’llfindtheparkinglot empty,thepicnictablesstackedontop ofoneanother,andahandwrittennote

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onthedoor,reading:“Closedforthesea¬ son,"itsmagicshuttight.Butduringthe 30weeksbetweentheendofMarchand theendofOctober,TheI.obsterShack teeniswithupwardsof1,500peopleper dawdrawnheretoenjoythemagic breeze,jaw-droppingviewsofTwoI.ightssomesmerizingKdwardIlopperstopped heretopaintthem-thesoundsofthe waxes,thetastesandsmellsofallthat deep-friedseafood.

Butthere’ssomethingmore.TheLob¬ sterShacksenesthePerfect1-obsterRoll, thelobstermostlytailmeat,thebungen¬ tlytoastedandbutteredandslippedintoa cardboardsleeve,theperfectdollopofthe perfectinavonnai.seexactlyhittingthe spotagain,andagain,andagain.

Peoplebringalotofdreamsandexpecta¬ tionsouthere,andMarthaPorch,ownerof 'Ilie1.obsterShack,hasputinagooddeal oltimepuzzlingoutyyhv.Shesecscus¬ tomersfromOntariotoSouthAfrica.

“It’sakvavsbeenarestaurant,sincethe late1920s,”shesays.“AMrs.Eromhokl oyynedthebusinesswithhersisterfor15

years.Shesoldlobsterrolls,andyvhen slic’drunoutoflobstermeat,she’dgo homefortheday.

“That’swhomvdadboughtitfromin 1968.MyhusbandandIboughtitfrom ourfamilyin1978,andyvc’verunitcon¬ tinuouslyeversince.

“WemetyvhenIyvas14.Noxv,Irunthe restaurant,andyvehaveasonwhois29, andhe’soneofthemanagers.AndIhave ancight-vcar-okigranddaughterxvho’sa greatcarrotpeeler,sosometimestherearcfourgenerationsintherestaurant.”

WhatdoyouthinkhasmadeThelob¬ sterShacksosuccessful?

"It’sthelocation,”shesavsquickly.“I mean,let’sfaceit,inorderforabusiness tosurvive,youneedlocation.Andyvc’ve gotlocation,location,andlocation,(air commercialsandsodacommercialshave beenshotouthere.Peoplehavegotten marriedoutthereontherocks.

AnyproblemshereinShangriIsi?

"Weatherisakvaysaproblem.Wehave suchaverysmalldiningroom.'Iliedining roomonlyseats45to5().Andinspringand

fallyvhenit’scold,everyoneyvantstosit inside,andsometimesyvejustcan’taccom¬ modateeveryone.Otherthanthat,normal problems.I-ittcr,parking,seagulls.One timeayvomanyvasoutsideandaseagull stoletheyvigoffherhead.

“Wehavesignsupsaving.'Please,don’t feedtheseagulls.’Butthere’sakvavs somebodyyvhothinks[theseagulls]areso cute,solovable,andthatthey’restarving orsomething.”

Doyouhavealolofcustomersother thangullswhocomebacktorepeattheir perfectmoments?

“Imetayoungyvomanonceyvhotold me,'Ihadmyfirstdateyvithmyhusband outtoThe1.obsterShack.’Andyvehavea lotofpeopleyvhocomebackandsav,'I gotengaged“outto”The1.obsterShack. Weakvaysgetpeoplesaying,‘Icameall theyvayfromMinnesota.Icameallthe yvayfromCalifornia.Icamealltheyvay fromIlayvaii.’Alotofpeoplecomeback yearafteryear,noquestionaboutit.Alot oflocalscome,tobringtheircompany.1 yvouklsaythat’sprobablyourbiggest

clientele.Ifyouhavecompanyfromout ofstate,youbringthemuptoTheI,obsterShackforthewholeexperienceof beingabletoeatatapicnictablerightal theocean.Anditisaniceexperience. Reallvwithmoreandmorehomesgoing uparoundthecoast,therearen’tthat manyopportunitiestoreallyeatrightnext totheocean.

“Youneverknowwho’sgoingtobeout atthosetables.Membersofthe('rateful Deadhavebeenouthere.|ImagineThe GratefulDeadwaitinginline!|Someguv whodocscommentaryonICSPN.IIe’s beenouttwoorthreetimesandsigns autographs.Icouldn’ttellvouwhathis nameisbecauseIdon’tknow.Walter (Nonkite,thegalon‘ThePartridgeFami¬ ly.'Theladw”

SusanDey?

"No.Olderthanthat.Toooldforvouto remember.”

ShirleyIones?

"Yes.”

Nottoooldforme.

"TheVicePresidentwasoutyearsago. Wewouldn’taccommodatethem.They wantedacustomertogoawav.There weretoomampeople,sotheyselected anotherlocation."

Anychanceyou'dtellmewhich VicePresident?

ShelookssurprisedthatIdon’tunder¬ standthatinthisinfinitudeoftimeless oceanandrocks,ittrulvdoesn’tmatter. "No,"shesmilesandmoveson.“Often welookuptoseehowlongthelineis. notwho’sstandinginline.Myfamily couldbeinline.Iprobablywouldn't

Butthere’ssomething more.TheLobsterShack servesthePerfect LobsterRoll,thebun gentlytoastedand butteredandslippedinto acardboardsleeve,the waythey’vedoneitsince the1920s.Withthese breezesandthese renewingviewsofTwo LightsStatePark,it’s worthdrivingavery longwayfor.

knowit.WcjustkindoflooktoseeIlow longalineisit?Andhowmanyordersare uponthehoard?Andhowfarbehindare we?W'itlisomamcustomersaday.it’s difficulttomakesurethateverything remainsuptosnuff.Oxertherears,we've hadtochangeequipment.Andthispast vearisthefirstrearwe’vetakencredit cards.That’sabigchange.Upuntilthen itwascashonly."

Jlaveyoumademanychangestothe menuoverthevears?

"Notaone.It'sthesamemenu.It’snot particularlyhearthealthy,buteveryone seemstoneedtheirfixoffriedclams onceortwicearear.Wedon'tbroilany¬

thing.andwedon'topenupanything fromacanandserveit.F,venthingis maderightonthepremises,inalittle, tim,timkitchen."

Doyoutrytokeepthingsthesame forcustomers?

Marthapauses.“I’mnottoosurethat wedoitonpuqxisc.Ithinkwhensome¬ thingreallvworks,wetendtoleaveit alone.Theonlychangewemakeisthe equipmentthatweusetoputtheproduct out. Fa entilingelseprettvmuchstays thesame,yearafteryear.Andpeople comebackfortheirfavoriteitem, whetherit'salobsterroll,orfriedclams, oralobsterdinner."

WhatdoyouthinkismagicaboutAlaine? “Ithinkthepeople.Thepeoplein Maineareprettyspectacular.Ifindthem ven'warm.Warmandhonest.Some¬ timeswc[Mainers]don'topenourarms uptonewpeopleasmuchasweshould, butIthinkoverall,thepeopleinMaine areterrific.Andalso,thelandismagical.”

IlowdoesTheIfibsterShackfitinto thatideal?

“Ourparticularlocationwiththerocks andtheocean,thefoghorn,thelight¬ house,thebeach,thewholevisualpartof itissonice.Evenonadaywhenthe foghornisgoing,whenvoucanhearthe oceanandthewaves,it’sprettyspectacu¬ lar.Andpeoplealwaysthinktherocksarc petrifiedwood,buttheyarereallyshale. Andthat'sveryunique.

1heIfibsterShackislocatedat225Iwo LightsLoad,inCapeKlizabeth.

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TheRomaCafe, Portland

Thevotingmaninhissuitandthe votingwomaninherlovelvdress catchPeterI.andrigan’seye;he asksifthevareofftoaplatorconcert

afterdinnerathisrestaurant,TheRoma Cafe.No,thevtellhim;itistheirfirst nightoutsincethebirthoftheirchild, dinneroutitselfisthespecialoccasion.

Thelinen-coveredtable,thequietdin¬ ingroomfarfromthekitchen,thewaiters

trainedto‘read’dinersandleavethem aloneorentertainthemasthevwish,as wellastheelegantroomwithhighceil¬ ings,createtherightfirstimpressions. TheplateofI.obsterRisotto,withaspara¬ gus,leeksandspinach,bringsithome.

TheRinesfamily[laterownersofRines DepartmentStore,theI'.astlandIlotel. andlaterWCSI1-1V|employedPortland architectsl ,’rederickThompsonand brancisbassettodesignthisbigbrick housein1887,andlivedinitsgracious bigroomsentertainingotherwealthyfam¬ iliestill1919.fivevearslaterDominic MarinostartedhisRomaCafeatitsfirst addressfurtherdowntown,andin1935, hemovedhisbusinessintotheRines Mansion.Therestaurantseemstohave changedlittlesincethenthoughtheold bellsystemforserversoverthekitchen doorisdefunct,andthekitcheniscer¬ tainlymodernandefficient.

TheRomaCafeismanagingthefeatof beingoldyyithoutbeingtiredandbeing neyvyyithoutbeingnomem/riche. Oak yvainscotingcirclestheyyallsanilborders theyvidestairsthatleadtomoredining

rooms.'Iliedoublecurtainsonthetall windowsinsidethemaindiningroom, withitspocketdoorsslidopen,cocoon threemurmuringwomenofacertain age,lunchingonaTucsdav.

"Ihopeyouhadahappybirthdavafter alltheworkvonputintoIlieotherone,” KdnaHamiltonsavs,comingoutintothe finertotalktlicircheck.Shewearsatuxe¬ doshirtwithanarrowblackribbontie, blackskirt,stockings,andshoes.Shehas beenworkinghereformorethan38wears, andsheknowsmamof(liecustomers.

“It’ssomethingtohavethatkindofjob stabilitvintherestaurantbusiness,"savs 1binElliiigton,theheadchef.IIehas beenworkingaltheRomafor11vears. thelast4oftheminchargeofthekitchen andthesophisticatedmenu.

Ilislobsterrisottoincludesasiago cheese;thespinachandleeksbecome partofthesauce,buthewon'treveal specificsaboutthefreshherbs.Allhis beefiscertifiedAngus,andchoiceor higherinqualih,toppedInafilet mignonservedwithPortobellomush¬ rooms.Gorgonzolacheese,andaPort

winedcmi-glace.IIealsooffersspecials fromvenisonIopheasanttorabbit,and hasincreasedthefishdishes,includinga roastedseabasswithacaponatasauce. IIefeelsaresponsibilitvtocustomers whowantwliatthevlunealwavsordered andmakesaredsaucethatwouldplease

theRoma’soriginalowner,Dominic \larino,aswellasthesublimeclassicsol ItaliancuisinelikeVeal\larsala,Veal Piccata,and\calParmesan. \calParmesaniswhatDavidbarber alwavsorders.IIeandhiswifeCharlotte (whoordersthevealcllop)hawbeen

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•HinckleySchoolMuseum ofNaturalHistory, Hinckley

•HarraseeketLunch, Freeport (bestviewsoflobsterboats arefromthebackporch)

•L.L.BeanTroutPond, Freeport

•Terrace&Gazebo, ColonyHotel, homeofthesynchronized swimteamBlueFlames, Kennebunkport

•5thRegimentalClubhouse, PeaksIsland

•OgunquitPlayhouse, Ogunquit

•RaggedIsland, Harpswell (EdnaSt.VincentMillay’sgetaway)

•Warren’s, Kittery (1940sLobsterHousejustoverthebridge)

•Grant’sCamps,Rangeley (likewalkingintoaRockwellKentpainting)

•Mt.Kineo, Moosehead Lake (hypnotizedThoreau)

comingtotheRomafor55wars,"since weweremarried.Ilieonlvthingthats differentistheprice,”Mr.barbersaws, recollectingamealthatincludedantipas¬ to.soup,entree,anddessertfor$5plns change."ItriedtheRackofLimbonce, anditwasexcellent,''hesavs."Thegarlictoastisdelicious,andIcan’tduplicateit athome.”

CharlotteFarber,onthetelephone, savs,“Weregoingtherefordinner tonight.”

ThekitchenattheRomawilldothe biddingofitscustomers,offeringdishes toitsregularsthataren'tonthemenu, andaccommodatingmostrc<|iicsts throwntheirwaxbvthenewgenerations.

“Iwantevervguesttofeeleventhingis good,"ownerPeterI.anclrigansavs,"and Itreatapromkidjustthesameasanold customer."IIeandhiswife,Cindx.hate ownedtheRomafor18wars,andhe cutsthelawnandpaintsthedining roomsaswellasgreetscustomerstear aftervear.

Bothhissonsworkedaswaiters,dish¬ washers,shoveledsnowwithhimoxerthe years;withastaffthatexceeds25,catering mealsatthePortlandClubaswellasservingintheRinesMansion,thereisstilla feelingoffamilx,ofvertwell-bchaxed family,permeatingtherestaurant.

DavidKoss,awaiterforIStears,was alreadyworkingherewhenI.mdrigan boughtit;Rosshasbeentotedthebest waiterinPortland.ButLandriganis proudofallhisemployees.IIementions theastonishingfactthatTomI'.lliiigton’s ttife,alsoanemployeeofI1tears,has justhadtwinsandtelisstillbakingthe lemontartwiththealmondcrustthatisa nettstandardonthemenu.

I.andriganisprotic!togiteevertdinera dishofcrudites,eclcn,radishes,and Calamataolives,aswellasI’arbcrs favoritegarlictoast.Itisraretobeoffered antthingextranowadaysinrestaurants, where"everythingisalacarte,"hesavs.

Andtheopenkitchens,thenoise,the beatofthenewestwaveofrestaurants, turnhimoff.IlischefI’omIslington agrees;whenhegoesouttoeathe doesn'twanttowatchsomeoneelsecook andwouklntcaretobeinthoseshoes.

"It'snotthatI’membarrassedtobeseen cooking,"hesavs.Whenheeatsouthe wantstorelax,becateredto.feellikehis dinnerisaneventandheisthehonored guest.Thatiswhattheexcellenceofthe Romaisconcentratedoncreating,with theinspirationofitsbeautifuloldhouse, amonumentofoldfamilymonevand architects'talents,andtheyearsofdaily ritualsperpetuated,thechoppedonions thatwouldfillIladlockl-’ield,the anniversarydinnersandpromnights,and \ewYear’sIweswhenI«mdriganturns awavathousandpeople.

Wlienpeoplerememberdinnercanbe elegant,andquiet,anddelicious,they remembertheRomaCafe,oneofPort¬ land’svervoldestrestaurants,canbeone ofthenewestthingsaround.

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TheGoldenrod, YorkBeach

It’s"thebest showinYork Beach.”

Since1896.salt¬ watertafRhas beenhypnotically stretched,twisted,and wrappedinthepicturewindowsofthis old-fashionedteahousetothedelightof parentsandchildrenalike.Inside,young collegestudentssenevouluncheonette fareonfreshlyvarnishedtablesandchairs beneaththedark,artseVcraftsbeamsin

theglowofflamesfromtheenormous stonefireplace.Ifyouaresentimentalat allandlosethewavthepastresonates withthepresent,thisattractionisamust stop.Wcrecommendthelimericks'and clubsandwich.Werecommendthe chickennoodlesoup.Werecommend theshimnickelcontainersinwhichthey placechocolatefrappesbetterthanyou ewerrememberbasingthem.Werecom¬ mendthepeanut-buttersallssatertaffy, themolassessallssatertaffy,thepepper¬ mintstripesallssatertaffy...ninemillion piecesaremadefreshherecscrysum¬ mer.TalkaboutKenicmbrciiiceof Pasi-TheGoldenrodconjuresupalost ssorldbetterthanaseance. ssssss.thegoldenrod.com

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Alnineyearsofage,Victoriaisthe youngestvolunteerattheSalmonballs I-ibrary.Sheiswellspoken,reserved, and,whenwespeakwithher,immersed inaLcmonvSnicketnovel,whichshe hailsas“thenewIlamPotter’’forher generation.Shewouldknow.Victoria alsohappenstobethedaughterofaward¬ winninglocalauthor,Julia-Spencer l•’lemming,whosefirstnovel,inthe HleakMidwinter,isgettingravereviews. Victoria,too,plansonbeingawliter whenshegrowsup.“Istartedvolunteer¬ ingafewmonthsago,butIstartedcom¬ ingtothelibraryacoupleofyearsago,” shetellsus,adjustingherspectacles.

Downthewayabit,atOuillcote,C'aria Turner,whoownsthelarge,wIliteelap¬ boardhousewithherhusband,Bill, keepsKateDouglasWiggin’smemorv alive.Sherestoredtheauthor'shomewith avengeaneeaftersheandherhusband purchaseditfromhismother,whobought itasasummerhousein19S9,afterWig¬ gindied.

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Inthemidstoftheshoppingcenters andbanksontheGrayRoadinF’almoutb,thereisawhiteclapboard buildingwithadirtparkinglot.Ihisis Ilarmon’sI.unch,anunassumingstruc¬ turethatlookstobestraightoutolI960. Andinfact,itis.

That'swhenManinIlarmonfirst openedIlarmons1lamburgers.Overthe years,littlehaschangedbesidestheaddi¬ tionoffriesonthemenuandaspiffy blue-and-white-checkcredfloor.Peter Wormcll.ownerforthelastsevenvears, jumpedinandbought1larmonswhen herealizedthatotherwise,theIlarmon’s customersmightonedavfindthemselves lostinadisharmoniousuniversewithout “somethingthat’sstillthesame.”

Asthedee]>aromaofmouthwatering burgerswaftsthroughtheair,Wormcll explainshow1larmon’sisinawavanex¬ tensionoftheSimpson’sIlamburgerjoints thatonceflourishedinthePortlandarea.

"Whenhestartedout,Mr.1larmon workedatWasson’sGroveuptheroad.It wasbiggerthanthis,anditwastherewhen Iwasakid.\\assonwasacousinofSimj>son,sothewholerecipeandmystique goesbacktoSimpson'sIlamburgers."

Askedifhewouldeverchangethe lunchmenu,heemphaticallyshakeshis head.“Willnot.'Phisisit.Theonlything wedodifferentlyfromMr.Ilarmoniswe havefries.Ilisphilosophywasthatifyou havefries,thev’llbuyaburgerandfry.If soudon’thavefries,they'llbuvtwoburg¬ ers.Andsometimeswedorunoutofthe potatoesweliketoget,andpeoplecome inandorderaburgerandfn.Wellsay, Nofriestoday,'andthey'llsav,\\ell. givemetwoburgers.’SowhatMr.Ilar¬ monsaidistrue."

Hannon’smostpopularburgeris “Cheeseburgerwitheventhing. Mustard,redrelishandfried onions.”Thisisperhapsthereasonwhyit nowgoesunderthenameIlarmons Imuch.ratherthan1larmon’s1lamburgers."Butpeoplecalliteverything.Ilar-

moil’sIjiinch,Ilarmon’s1lamburgcrs, justplainIlarmon’s.Doesn’tbotherme aslongastheykeepcomingback.” 1Iehasalotofregularscomingin.

“Ohveah.We’vegotpeoplethatwesee drivebywiththeirblinkeronandifwe’re notrealkbns\whenthevdrivein,well putthefoodonthegrillbecausethev orderthesamethingeverytime.Itjust doesn’tchange.Peoplekeepcoming backbecauseit'sthesameasitwas40 vearsago.Mr.Ilarmon’sbeenhereafew times,andhesavsit’svervgood.Tome that’sthegreatestthing."

Ofcourse,newcomersmaxnotbe awarethcv’rcsteppingintoahighly developedsubculturewhenthey enter1larmon’s.

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WhenevertheMegabucksjackpotgot over$2million,RichardCrandallofI'.ast Millinocket’sCrandall1lardware,with 1hisfouremployees.routinelythrew$5 towardthepossibilityofwinning.'I'hey vowed,atCrandallsrequest,ofcourse, thatshouldtlicvwin,theywouldall continueworkingatthestore.

'1’histraditionspurredjokesand contretempswhereonewouldholdupa ‘winning’ticketjustasanothercameback fromlunch,justtoseehowmanycapers thearrivistewouldcutinfrontofgrinning customersbeforetlievtoldhimhedbeen handedacrock,insteadofapot.ofgold. Dnhumorupherein.Millinocket.

RichardStanleywasn'tgoingtofalllor itthistime.

"SothewifeandIwasuptocamp,"he recalls.“WegotaphonecallSunday morningfromRichardCrandall,myboss. IIesaid."1'011bettercomedownhere.’ “‘Win?’

"AVewontheMegabuckslastnight! “Ican’ttellvawhatItoldhim.Youcan imagine.SoIhunguponhim.Ididn’t wanttopackupeverythingandshutmy campupandcomedowntherefora hardjoke,see?

“SoMike[anotherhardwareemplovee| calledup.Isaid.‘1,00k,Mike.1Ie’sgot vouRingforhim.’Ihunguponhim. "Somvwifesaid.'Youknow,it’sfunny. \likewouldn’tdothat.’ "1said.'You’reright.’

"So1calledRichard’swile.Shesays, ‘Thatvou,Dickie?'

“‘Yeah.’

“Shesays.'Youknow,we’rerich!’ “'Arcvoukiddin’me?’

‘‘Wo,’shesaid.

“'OkawI’llseeyoulater.'1hungup andsaidtomywife.'Getpacked,we’re coingdown.”

Mike1,aportdidn’thavetoquestionthe newswhenhehearditinpersonfromhis bossRichardCrandall.“IIehada differentlookabouthim,”I.aportsays. “1lesaid,‘Wewon!’Ireactedwith extremeexcitement.Ilewasshaking,1 wasshaking."

ItwasSeptember1999when,after scarsofdreamingandbuyingMega¬ buckstickets,thegrouphitthejackpot.

“Thevadvertisedthejackpotas$8.s million.”sassCrandall.Whenheandhis employeesboughttheticket,theyagreed.

asusual,onthecashprizeoptionoxer the25-vc;nannuitypayment.'This broughttheirwinningsclowntoabout $4.1million.Requiredbylawto withhold28-perceutfederaltaxand5perceutstatetax.theMaineStateI.otterv reducedtheamountto$2.7million. Splitfivewa\s,thefixewereleftwith aboutS550,000each.

“Thatyou,Dickie?” “Yeah.”

“Youknow,we’rerich!”

“Areyoukiddin’me?”

"fixehundredfiftythoursanddollarsisn’t asmuchasitsounds,”saysCrandall."It mightbehardforvontobelieve.Itsnot savingS55O.OOOisnotalotofmonex.W'e allbitchedaboutthetaxeswehadtopay. Butthefadis,ifwehadn'twonit,we wouldn'thavebeenabletopaxthosetaxes. Soit’sakindofdouble-edgedsword."

Crandalladmitsthatwhilehedoesn’t liketocomplain,attaining$8.3 million,he’slearned,isnotaseasy asbuyingaticketanddreamingaboutit.

“Theworstthing,”liesavs,“issomany peopleperceiveyouhavealotofmoney. Thcvsav.'Jeez,vouwon$8.3million!'I didn't!1won$8.3millionandcutitin halfwiththecashoption,thenwatchedit getcutinhalfagainfortaxes,andthen divideditfivewavs.Butthere'salotof peoplewhostopandsav.“You'reamulti¬ millionaire!'CourseIdon’ttellthemany different.Ijustgrin."

Theonlyoneofthefixewinnerswho hasn’tformallymadeacommitmentto keepworking.Crandalllaughs.“T/tey weresupposedtokeepworking,notme!” Ilowexer,upherewherevoucanalmost hearthetickingofeternity,he’sfound himselfmoreandmoredrawntohisold lifeatthehardwarestore.Ilishoursare beginningtosvnehupexactlywithwhat theywerebeforethewin.

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'Iwooftheotherwinnershavegotten oldenoughtoretire.

"Ialwaysfigured.”sassCrandall."ifI wonalargeenoughMegabucks,I’dbea hobbvfanner,haycasmallfarmanddo asIpleased,raisingvegetablesandsome crittersandwhatnot,butapparentlythat didn'thappen.It'snotthatmypriorities havechanged.Iprobabkcouldhave donethatifI'dwantedto,butstill,Ihad abusinessherewhichisaknown tpiantily,andIguessIlikeit.I'vebeenin it>0years.”

Grandallismostgratefidforthe comfortheenjoysfromthemoneyeasing day-to-davpressures,anditsbeingthere tofallbackuponshouldanythingdire occur.Buthedidn'texpectwinningto changehislifemuch.

“That’sjustthewax'1am,”liesavs."I'm satisfiedthewavIam.Idon'thavea delusionofgrandeuroranything.Most ofthemoneywasinvested.Wespenta minimalamount.Wehaven’tbought anythingreallyextravagant.

"IfIhadwonthemoneyallbvmyself. I’dprobabkbedoingthesamething.It's toughtosavwithoutithappening;I’m stillIrvingtobecomethefirstNo-time winner.Butit’sawasteofmonev,believe me,"helaughs.“Theoddsarcsoastro¬ nomical.ButIalwayshadafeelingIwas goingtowinsomeday.Ifinallydid."

MichaelLaport,originallyfrom Midway,Maine,hasnocomplaints.

"It’sbeengreattokeepworking.”liesavs. Ijghtninghasstruckhisfamilytwice. “Mycousinwonallof$1.2million beforeme."

Laportboughtthefordtruckhe'd dreamedofbutsays."Moneydoesn’t buvhappiness.Youcitherareorvou aren'thappy.PeoplewilltellvouI’ma happyguvingeneral.Iwashappybefore. I'mhappynow.Ididn'texpectitto changemvlife.Butit’snicehowlifeis easierwiththebillsbeingpaidofl.”

Althoughhetoofoundthetax deductionsarealdisappointment,itstill seemslikealotofmoneytohim.

"ThebestthingaboutitisIgottoflyto bloridatoseemysister,"hesays.

RichardStanley,originallyfromPast Millinocket,wasworkingpart-timeat Crandall's1lardwaretomakeextracash. 11cwasretiredatthetimefromapaper millhe’dworkedforinNewJerseyfrom 1962-1989,buttheverymomenthewon

liewasreelin';fromhavingrecentlylost $300,()()()inthestockmarket.IIe’s amusedbythe‘perfectgancsh’ofhis reversalsoffortune.

“ThemoncvIwonexcitedme,”hesavs. “ButitmoreorlesspaidoffwhatI’dlost.” Whenluckisonyourside,“You'vegot noworriesfinanciallyaboutanything.I hadgoodinsurance,Ihadafewdollars, butIdidn’thavealotofmoney.\ow we'vegotplenty,so1don'thavetoworry aboutrunningoutofit.”

Ilecontinuedworkingclosetoayear, thendecidedlastspringat6$that,“1 haveotherthingslefttodo."Richard Crandallunderstood.

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himselfmoreandmore drawntohisoldlifeat thehardwarestore.“I’ve gottodosomething,soI mightaswelldoithere.”

“Youknowhowvousometimesthink cra/.vdavdreamsaboutalotofdifferent things,butnothingrealserious?"Stanley asks.“MvwifeandIhaven’tdone anythingrealserious.Afterwinning.I boughtabiggerhousewitha20-footby 40-footpool,rightbehindmvotherhouse thatI’vesincesold.Don’thavealotofbills sinceI’mretired.Putinanewfurnace, boughtanewboat.I'vegotanicecamp onalakewithabout$40,01)()moretiedup initsinceIwonthemoncv."

Still,itsthesamecamp,samelike, samepinetrees,forStanleyandhiswife, life'spleasuresstillconsistofeachother andgoinguptocamp.Theirdecisions arcstillgovernedbvpracticality.their valuesunchanged.

“Peoplesav,'1lavevoubeentothis? b’lorida?1lereandthere?'Isav,'Iasten. MvwifeandIarehappvdoingjustwhat wedo.Shejusthadaseriousoperationwe hadtohavedonebeforespringsowecan spendoursummeratcamp.Butother thanthat,wehaven'tdonemuch.We don’tcareforMondathatmuch.When youliveinNewJerseyfor30yearsand you’vecomebacktothesmalltownin Mainevougrewupin.vou’renotinthe moodtogodownthereinthewinter."

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Andhasmoneyboughtthemhappiness? “Iwouldn’tusetheword'buy."Stanley cautions."Iwouldsatmoneycanmake happiness.\ltwifeandIhatebeen together50tears.Wehateevertthing I’vegotanumberI’ve beenplayingfor20 years,believeitornot. essentialweneed.Ifwesecsomething wewant,westillthinkbeforewejump andspend.Becauseyou’reusedtoliving inaroutinethat’ssensible.

“Ifthekids(fourofthem|need something,webuvit.Iftheywant somethingfoolish,wesat.'Youbetter savetourmoney,Kiddo.Itieditupfor themsodietcouldn’tgetittillthey're30 tearsold.Citeitto'emnott,they’d probablywantanettCorvetteand tthatevergoeswithit.|Corvette accessories?|Ican’tsecthat.1letthem buvtheirownfirstcarsandseewhatit's liketoearntheirottnandmakealiving forthemscltes."

1lardfeelingsintheextendedfamily arewhatStanleysavsaresomeofthe dottnsidesofwinningthemoney.

“Peoplethinktonowe'emsome."he savs.“Thevthinkyou'vegottosharethat monev.IwonightsafterI’dwonit,Ihad aneighborcomeknockingatnix’door erving‘causehiskidsneededfoodandoil forthewinter.Itoldhim1hadn’teven gottenthemoneyyetanddidn'tknow whatIwasgoingtodowithit.'Ilienext davhewentoutandboughtanewtruck. Soheactuallydidn'tneedmymoney, didlie?Andthisisverytrue."

ButStanleyandhiswilehave happeneduponmanycauses worths'oftheirhelpoxertheyears, findingthatwinningthemoneyhas madetheirheartsgrowbigger.Alittlegirl fromtheirtownhadleukemiaandhadto gooutwestfortreatment.

“Whenthexwerereadytogo,recalls Stanley,“Wetookthemdownacheck andsaid,’Thisistohelpvonpeople.We knowyou'regoingtoneedmoney. You’vegotalongwavtogo.’Ilopcfiillyit didhelpthem."

They\ealsotakensmallerspontaneous opportunitiestosharethewealth.

“Once1wasinastore,andalack nearbvwasbuyinghergroceries.Itwas aboutS3Sdollarsandsheonkbad somethinglikeSIS.Shedidn’tknowwhat todo.Theownercan'tgiveherthestuff, somvwifenodded.Ihadthemputasidea slipformetopaxwhenIgotnixgroceries. SoshewentouthappwInawaxIfeelI helpedheralot.Itsnotlikesomegnx cominguptoxonwantingtendollars. Somepeoplecan'thelpit,butothersblow itassoonasxongixeitto'em.”

Slanlexalsodidnotimaginethemonex wouldchangehislife.

“1wasanalcoholicfor20-somexears. Considerthedownside ofsuch‘Floridization/ “Yougottaleaveyour home.Ifthepowergoes out,yourhouseisgonna freezeup.You’regonna

haveahellofamess.”

Ixcbeensoberforoxer20.There’sno amountofmonex'xoncouldexergixe metotakeadrink.Iwouldn’tcareifit wasSImillionorS10.

"Onegnxsaidtome,'Ilaxeonebeer.It won’thurt\a.'

"Isaid,'Iwouldn'ttastethatbeerfora thousanddollars.’

“1Iesaid,TdliketohaxeathousandIo findout.’

"1said,'Iwouldn'tdrinkit.bnddx. causemetodaxdrinkingabeerfora thousanddollars,ifIcan’tstop,insix monthsitwouldprobablxcostme tenthousand."

“Itonlxlakesonetickettowin."hesaxs. “\lotofpeoplewon'tspendonedollar causethexthinkit'sastupid,lostcause. That’stheirprerogatixe.ButifIplaxtillI die.I’mnothurlin’auxbodxandIcan affordtokeepplaxing.Idon'tgocra/v withit.1’xegotanumberl\cbeen plaxinglor20xears,beliexeitornot."

SowhykeepplaxingMegabucksifson haxeenoughmonextotakecareofthings?

“1don’tknow,"saxsStanlex.“Maxbe greed?Yonnexerhaxetoomuch,doxa? ItmightbegoodforthekidsifIwonit again.Yougotgrandchildren.

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MissTerrvtakesoutherbusinesscard, writesontheback‘T’rccadmission,pro¬ gram,dinnerfortwo,"andsignsher name.Sheknowshowtohandlea reporter.Joewouldbasedonethesame. OnKentuckvDerbyDavItakemywife totheClubhouserestaurant.Ihavefilet mignon,mediumrare,andwatchthe racesonourtable’slittleIV,enjoying thefadinglightonthetrack.

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SomeofthegamblersatScarborough arevoting,someprosperous-looking.But mostappearolderandpoorerthanthe horsepeople:thin,wizenedwomen who’vcinhaledsmokefor40vears;fat menwearingbaseballcapsandold sneakers.Thev’reslateslikethehorse¬ men.buttoanabstractmaster.Bvdefini¬ tion,gamblersarelosers,theoddsalwavs againstthem.

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IntheClubhouse,AllanBuotteisdif¬ ferent.Trim,tannedfromavacationin Aruba,at33heisvotingforaregular Downsgambler.Wlivaren’ttheremore youngpeoplehere?“I’oomanvdistrac¬ tions,’’hereplies.Anoffice-equipment salesman,hehasbeencomingheresince hewassixand"legalh”makingbets sincehewas18.Ilisgrandfatherand uncleownedhorses,but"Iknowverv fewofthehorsepeople,’’hesavs.1Iehas thoughtofbmingasatellitedishtofol¬ lowtheracesathome.

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Videoscreens,though-videoslotsweresupposedtosavetheDownsand, symbiotically.thehorseownersandtrain¬ ers,thehayfanners,theequinevets,the blacksmiths,thewholesubculture.In Delaware,aharnesstrackwasrevivedbt turningitintoacasino.Butin2(11)0the uprightcitizensofMainedefeatedJoe Ricci’sreferendumtoallowthe machinesatthetrack,eventhoughthey canbefoundillegalhinHagiesand I.egionhallsaroundthestate.Theonlv activityaboutwhichhumansarcmore hypocriticalthangamblingissex.

TheproposalforagiantcasinoinYork Countyisonlythelatestofmam-threats thatharnessracinghasfaced.Thetown ofScarboroughreccnthsaidnoto Downsvideogambling,thoughstatelaw makesitillegalanywav.I’iveoff-trackbet¬ tingparlorshavepocketedagooddealof thegamblingmoney.Thestatelottery, institutedinthe1970s,wasanearlyblow. IInlesstheygetashareofthecasino’s financialtake-whichtheDownsislobb¬ ingfor-“itwouldbethedeathknell."Miss Terrysaw.'1hecasinomighthelptheIndi¬ ans,butitwouldprobablykilltheDowns

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Hay Chamber Concerts. Rockport.FromJuly5to August30.everyThursdayandFridaynightatthe RockportOperaHouseBayChamberConcerts presents‘TheSweetSoundsofSummer."withpre¬ concerttalksbeginningat7p.m.July5brings BolcomandMorriswiththeirtreasure(roseof cabaretsongsfromthe"Gay’90'stothe1930s:the St.LawrenceQuartetwithJamesCampbell,clarinet, andLeonardHokanson.pianopresent"Magnificent Moran"onJuly11:LeonardHokansonandtheSt. LawrencepresentarareperformanceofLudwig Thuille's PianoQninlel,\'o.IinP-JlalMajor, July IS;theSt.LawrenceQuartet.VermeerQuartetand LeonardHokanson.piano,performthemusicof FelixMendelssohn.July19;GuameriQuartetviolist MichaelTreeandprincipalcellistofthe MetropolitanOperaOrchestraJerryGrossmanjoin theVermeerQuartetina"CelebrationofStringsI"

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NewEngland'sleadingcontemporarydance producingandtrainingprogram,presentsis2()th anniversaryseason.July20toAugust17. Recognizedthroughoutthecontemporarydance communityforitsoutstandingperformanceseries, thefestival,locatedontheBatesCollegecampus, featurescriticallyacclaimednewworksbyJane ComfortandCompany.RobertMoses'KIN.Eiko &Koma.SimoneBoniandLisaRace,aswellas performancesbyemergingchoreographersSara SweetRabidoux.GeselMason.MingLungYang. HelaniusWilkinsandothers.Inadditiontoitsmain stageperformanceseriesof13concerts,thefestival offerstwointensivetrainingprograms,onefor adultsandoneforyoungerdancers.Performances includeJaneComfortandCompanyperforming "Asphalt",adanceandtheaterstoryofanaspiring discjockeywhousesmusictotranscendhisgrim urbanreality."Asphalt,"tobeperformedonJuly26 atSchaefferTheater,featureschoreographyand directionbyJaneComfort,brxrkandlyricsbypoet anddramatistCarlRuxHancock,breakbeatsand instrumentationbyDJSpookeyandagorgeous vocalscorebyacclaimedfolkrockartistToshi Reagon.RobertMoses'Kin.directfroma celebratedruninSanFrancisco,presentsthisEast Coastpremierwithastunningselectionofnew works.August2.3.August4bringsEikoandKoma totheKeigwinAmphitheatre,deliveringanoutdoor performanceof"Offering."aresponsetothe

woundedurbanlandscapeof9/11.Anannual Favoriteofthefestival,"'rheMusician'sConcert." Featuresmulti-instrumentalistsPeterJones.Tigger BenfordandJesseManno:improviserAlbert Mathias,pianistChristianCherryandpercussionist GillesObermayerinaprogramoforiginaland improvisedmusic.Theperformance"Different Voiccs/2()thAnniversaryGala."onAugust15and 16.presentscompellingpremierescommissionedby theI'cstivalinhonorofits20thanniversaryby establishedandemergingdanceartistsfromaround theworldincludingSaraSweetRubidoux'shoi polloi.MingLungYang.GeselMason.KarenLove. HelaniusWilkins,.MillicentJohnnieandothers.lire festivalfinale,acelebrationofdiversedance traditions,isperformedonAugust27offeringtin eveningofmodern,jazzandflamencoworks createdbyJaneComfort,fereO'Connor.Robert Moses.CathyYoung.ClaraRamona,andI'igger Bcnford/MurthuPartridge,allperformedbyfestival students.Highlightingtheprogramwillbea performancebylocalyouthparticipatinginthe festival'sYouthArtsdanceandmusicprogram underthedirectionofJaneWeiner.(207)786-6381.

dunccfest6fbates.cdu,www.bates.edu/dancelest Portland Chamber Music Festival. 135Marginal Way.Portland.ThePortlandChamberMusic Festivalcelebratesitsninthseasonwithfive concertsperformedfromAugust15to25.Featuring

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KayaksnearPealsIsland^ internationallyrenownedperformers,theconcerts takeplaceatLudckeAuditoriumattheUniversity ofNewEngland'sWestbrookCollegeCampus. Thisseason'sperformersinclude,amongothers. NuritBar-Jopscf.theNationalSymphony Orchestra'snewconcertmaster:JamesDunham. Professor.ShepardSchoolofMusicatRice University;LawrenceNeuman,viola.Chicago SymphonyOrchestra;ShawnMouser,bassoon. MilwaukeeSymphonyOrchestra;PeterAskim. bass.HonoluluSymphonyOrchestra.TheAugust I4openingnightconcertisfollowedbythe3rd annualSarahB.MintonConcert.August17;Free FamilyConcerts.AugustIS;BusinessSupportsthe Arts.August22;andAConcertinMemoryofJoel Abromson.August24.Freepre-concertdiscussions withprominentscholarsandcomposerstakeplace eachconcertnightat6:30.(800)320-0257 www.pcmf.org

Cumberland County Civic Center. OneCivic CenterSquare.Portland.Convenientlylocatedinthe heartofdowntownPortland.'IlieCivicCenter annuallyhostsawidevarietyoffamilyshows, concerts,sportingevents,andtradeshows.Lynard SkynyrdisinconcertonJuly10withguestsDickeyBetts,GreatSouthernandJeremiahFreed.Incubus performsattheCenteronJune11followedby WillieNelsonwithLeeAnnWomack.July19.(207)

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FirstParishChurch. 9ClevelandStreet. Brunswick.Theeighteenthannualsummerorgan concertseriessponsoredbytheFirstParishChurch MusicCommitteefeaturesaseriesof40-minute recitalsbyoutstandingorganists,playingonthe restored1883Hutchins-PlaistedTrackerOrgan. ConcertscommenceonJune9withPhilipFournier oftheCathedralofImmaculateConception. Portland,andcontinuewithLoisRegesteinofthe WinchesterCongregationalChurch.Winchester. MAonJuly16;SusanJohnson,organandRoy Johnson.Baritone,fromDallas.Tx.July23:Kevin BirchofSt.John'sCatholicChurch.Bangorandthe UniversityofMaimatOrono.July30:Harold StoveroftheWcxxlfordsCongregationalChurch. Portland.August6:andRayComils.FirstParish Church.Brunswick.August13.Concertsare12:10 to12:50p.m.andatourofthehistoricchurchwill beavailableaftereachconcert.(207)729-7331; (207)443-6597.

Friends of the Kotzschmar Memorial Organ. Portland.The90thAnniversarycelebrationfeatures organistsperformingonPortland'sownKotz.schmar MemorialOrgan.America'sfirstmunicipalpipe organ,locatedinPortland'sMerrillAuditorium.The

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LincolnCountyHistoricalAssociation. Route 128.Dresden."LiveinLincolnCounty."anew summerconcertseriespresentedinpartnershipwith theSocietyforthePreservationofNewEngland Antiquities,presentsCastlebay.Celticmusicduo. August4:TheUsualSuspects.Americanand traditionalmusic.August11;TheAmbassadors, fromtheBathMunicipalBand,performingBig Bandmusic.AugustIS;andAmyGallatin,folkand bluegrassmusic.August25.(207)8X2-6817. ww’w.lincolncountyhistory.org

PCA Great Performances, Live at Merrill Auditorium. CongressStreet.Portland.PCAbrings toPortlandthenationaltouroftheBroadway productionof Cabaret thatre-energizedtheclassic, andwonfour1998TonyAwardsincludingBest Revival,onJune14and15.(207)842-0800. www.pcagreatperformanccs.org

Portland Opera Repertory Theatre. Merrill Auditorium.Portland.ThePortlandOpera RepertoryTheatrepresentsanoriginalproductionof CharlesGounod's I’anst onJuly25and27atthe MerrillAuditoriumat7:30p.m.AlfredWalkerand MargueriteKrullstar.BruceHangenconducts,and DonaD.Vaughandirects.PortlandOperaRepertory Theatrealsopresents"Maine'sEmergingArtists"in aperformanceofBizet'sone-actopera. Doctor Miracle. July10atPeaksIsland;July14atOcean Park;andalDecrtrcesTheatreinHarrison.Ellen ChickcringdirectsElizabethMarshall.Teresa Harold.JoshuaGraves,andJasonPlourde.(207) 879-7678;(207)842-08(X).

PortlandStringQuartet. Portland.ThePortland StringQuartetpresentsaconcertattheUnited SocietyofShakers.SabbathdayLakeShaker Village.Route26inNewGloucesteronJuly20. Reservationsarerequired.(207)926-4597.

Portland Symphony Orchestra, 477Congress Street.Portland.Makeplanstocelebrate IndependenceDaywithToshiShimadaandthePSO andspecialguestsfor"IndependencePops."PSO's annualfestivecelebrationonIndependenceDay. Bringfamily,friends,summerpicnics,andchairsor blanketstoanyofPSO'sfiveconcertsunderthe stars,andthenstayonforspectacularfireworks. (207)842-08(X).www.portlandsymphony.com

Saco River Grange Hall. SalmonFallsRoad.Bar Mills.OnFriday.August2andFriday.August9.at 7:30p.m.virtuosoclarinetistDoreenKetchins returnsfromtheFrenchQuarterwithhet6piece band.Doreen'sJazzNewOrleansincludingtuba, trumpet,trombone,guitar,drums,andDoreenon clarinetandvocals.AnativeofNewOrleanswho hasthrilledaudiencesaroundtheworld.Doreenhas beencalled"TheFemaleLouisArmstrong"and "MissSachmo."whosebrilliance"shinesforthfrom thepurest,mostprofoundsourcesofNewOrleans Jazz."Reservationsrecommended.(207)929-6472.

St. Lawrence Arts and Community Center. 76 CongressStreet.Portland.JoinMartinMarguis. tenorsaxophonistandleaderofBeBopjazzinalive jazzjamonthesecondandfourthMondayofevery month(musicianswithinstrumentsreceivefree admission).(207)775-5568.Othermanyandvaried eventshappeninginthisbeautifullyrenovatedspace include:"OpenMike"withDaveAmesandJon Ross.June6and20:CerberusShoal (www.cerberusshoal.com)June7;CraigBowden's RomeoandJuliet. June8to16;OpenJazzJam. June10and24:FlagDayCelebration.June14; VictorySwingThing.June19;PeabodyFilm Festival,gayandlesbianFilmFestival.June21to 23;AntoniaRocha,anewphysicaltheaterpiece. June28to29.TheSt.Lawrencewebsiteoffersupto dateinformationontheseandothereclecticevents, www.stlawrencearts.org

YorkCountyShelters,Inc.,AffordableHousing Programs. Alfred.YorkCountyShelters.Inc., meetingtheneedsofthehomelessandpoorinYork Countysince1979.presentsMaine'sownTimJanis inabenefitconcertattheMerrillAuditoriumon June23at3p.m.WithfiveBillboardChartingCDs. aNationalPublicTelevisionspecial,antiaconstant louringpresence.Janis’supliftinginstrumental musicisawelcomepresence.Openingtheconcert willbeLauraDarrell,thetalented14-year-old Yarmouthresidentandfrequentperformerwiththe PortlandSymphonyOrchestra.(207)324-1137.

TheAcornSchoolforthePerformingArtshas announcedthethreewinnersofitssecondannual MainePlaywrights'Contest.Thewinningscripts are:"StarsFalling."byJaynieDecker:“1(X)Percent AmericanGirl.”byColinSargent:and "Breadalbane."byLarryCrane.Thepanelofjudges forthecontestwereoutgoingAcornSchoolDirector MichaelLevine.AcornfacultymemberMichael Howard.BowdoinCollegeTheatreProfessorDavis Robinson,andMaineWritersandPublishers Alliance's(MWPA)ExecutiveDirectorSarahCecil. AcornSchool'splaywrightingcontestandfestivalis madepossiblewithfundingfromtheRhinesThompsonfundadministeredbytheMaine CommunityFoundation."StarsJ-alling."byJaynie Decker,isapoeticcharacterstudysurroundingthe VietnamWaranditseffectsonwomeninAmerica atthattime.Thisone-actplayshowstheheart¬ breakingimpactthatthewarhadonmanypeople

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"leftbehind"intheUnitedStates."Breadalbane."by LarryCrane,dramatizestheimpactonafamilywith anagingpatriarchwhentheremainsofhiseldest sonarefoundinVietnamyearslaterandrelumedto thefamily.Theeventbringstogethergroupsof siblingsandin-lawswhohavelivedinfearofthe "oldman"andhisdrinkingproblemeversincehis eldestsonwasdeclaredMIAalmost20yearsago. "100PercentAmericanGirl.”byColinSargent, examinesthequestionofwhethertherearesome crimesapersoncanneverbeforgivenfor.Badgirl AxisSallyreturnstoherhometownafterspending 12yearsinprisonand20searsincognito.Brandeda traitorforherpartintheNazipropagandamachine duringWorldWarII.shesearchesforpeaceina Portlandretirementcommunitybutinsteadfindsa newbattlefieldwheredesperateskirmishesare beingfoughtthatareintergenerational.intercultural. andinstitutional.FormoreinformationonAcorn Schoolevents,call761-0617. www.acornschool.com.

Acadia Repertory Theatre. Route202in Somesville.Mt.DesertIsland(8milesfromBar 1larbor).244-7260.I-888-362-7480.It'sthe30th seasonforthistheater,kxcatedinoneofthe country’sgreatvacationspots.July1-14it’s"The

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Arts Conservatory Theater and Studio. (ACT'S).341CumberlandAve.. Portland.761-2465.Thoughhe's handingoffthedailydutiesofEmbassy Playerstliisfall,don'tkx>kforcomposer HankBeebetohanguphisbaton.He'll bebacktoconducthismusicandvvife NancyBeebewillcontinuetodirectin theperformingspacethatbearsboth theirnames.Meanwhile,youcanstill catchoneofBeebe'sbestandmost popular-"Tuscaloosa'sCallingMe... ButI'mNotGoing”-atACTSthrough May19.ThisNewYork-themed musicalrevuehasbeenperformedall overtheworldafterenjoyingalongnm off-Broadway.(Fittingly,thecurrent long-runningshowin"Tuscaloosa's" olddigsisitsstylisticdescendant."I LoveYou.You'rePerfect...Now Change.")Beebehasaddednewmaterialtothe score,reflectingthepost-9/11NewYorkresiliency. CallACTSforticketavailabilityamishowtimes.

Arundel Barn Playhouse. 53 Old PostRd.. Arundel.(1mi.ofl'Rt.1),985-5552."Webring musicalplaysaudienceshaven'tnecessarilyseen before,andtheycomebecausetheyknowwecan deliverthegixxls."saysAdrienneGrant,who'sthe founderandoperatorofthisrestoredbam(c.1888) theater.The2(X)2season(theirfifth)kicksoffwith "MonkyBusiness"(whichArundelhasdubbed, “theheirapparentto'Nunsense").June18-29; "AnnieGetYourGun."July3-20:RogerBean's "TheMarvelousWonderettes."(NewEngland Premiere)July23-August3:"IDo!IDo!"August 6-18;andthereturnof"ForeverPlaid."August20.31. www.anmdelbarnplavhouse.com

BelfastMaskers.Belfast.338-9668.Onceastation houseontheoldBelfast/Mixtscheadrailway;this newlyremodeledtheaterhasbeenrenamedforits benefactors,actressLivUllmanandherhusband DonaldSaunders."TheRideDownMt.Morgan." ArthurMiller'satypicalcomedyofbigamydirected byPeterDeMaio,continuesthroughMay19."The

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BigBang.”amusicalbyJedFeuerandBoyd Graham,innsJuly5-27.PaulZindel’sdarkcomedy. “AndMissReardonDrinksaLittle."directedby AynneAmes,runsAugust16-Seplember7.For showtimes,ticketsandotherinformation,checkthe websiteatww w.beltastnuisters.coin.

Camden Civic t heater. HimStreet.Camden.2.36228I.I.ocatedonMainStreet,acrossfromthe VillageGreeninoneofmidcoastMaine'smostphotographedcities("PeytonPlace"wasfilmed here),theCivicTheaterCamdenCivicTheatre celebrates35yearsofcontinuouspnxluctionwithits 2(X)2season:"TheAppleTree."tunsJune6-8,1315;"AChorusLine."August8-10.15-17.All showsat8p.m.altheCamdenOperaIlouse.

DeertreesTheaterandCulturalCenter.I lanison. 583-6747.Oneofthelakesregion'struecultural andnaturaltreasures.Deertreesislistedonboth Maine'sRegisterofIlistoricLandmarksandthe NationalRegistryofHistoricPlaces.June22-24. TheLakeRegionCommunityTheatrepresents "TheOddCouple."NeilSimon'spopularplaytakes agendertwistingnewkxikwiththispnxluction.For afullslateofsummerentertainment,visitthe websiteat wvrw.deertreestheatre.org.

Hackmatack Playhouse. Route9.Berwick.6981807.Since1971.audienceshaveenjoyedthe mixlerndayMickeysandJudyssinginganddancing theirheartsoutinthisquintessential"theaterina barn."Don'tmissHackmatack'sstrawberry shortcakeatintermission;theberriescomefromthe propertyaniltherecipeislegendary.Theseason includes"FiddleronTheRoof'June25-July6; "TheNerd."July9-20;StephenSondheim's"Into theWixxts"July23-Aug3;"Bye.ByeBirdie." August6-17;andtocelebratetheRichardRixlgers Centennial."AnEnchantingEvening."August2030.Formoreinformation,checkoutthetheater websiteat w w w.hackmatack.org.

Lakewood Theater. Skowhegan.474-7176."Is Lakewoixistillprixlucing?"OscarwinnerEstelle Parsonsaskedrecently.Oneofitsmanyperforming alumni,shewasgladtohearthatitwas.andyou willbetoo.Its2(X)2schedule:May24-JuneIit's "1lonkyTonkAngels;"NoelCoward's“Blithe Spirit"runsJune6-15;"EverytxxlyLovesOpal." June20-29;"IRememberMama."July4-13;Larry Shue's"TireForeigner."July18-27;"Li'lAbner." themusical.August1-10;"TheChampagneCharlie Stakes."August15-24;"TheScarletLeiter."August 29-September7:"HomeisWhereYourClothes Are."September12-21.

MaineStateMusicTheatre.BowdoinCollege. Brunswick.725-8769.FirmlyentrenchedinairconditionedPickardAuditorium.Maine'sonly professionalmusictheatrespotlightsfourofthe greatestmusicaltheatrewritingteamsforits2(X)2 seasonslate.First,it'sthereturnofRixlgers& Ilammerstein's"TheKingandI."June5-22: followedbythreefirst-timeprtxluclionsatM.SMT: Kander&Ebb'smegahit"Chicago."(therevivalof whichisstillhotonBroadway)withitsBobFosse movesanildead-onskeweringoftabloidjournalism.

June26-July13:"Ragtime."withtheTony-winning Flaherty-AhrensscoreandTerrenceMcNallybook basedonE.L.Doctorow'snovel.JulyI7-August 23;andtheHock-Ilarniccharmer."SheLovesMe." themusicalversionof"TheShopAroundthe Corner"whichbegatGarland's"InTheGoodOld Summertime"andmorerecently."You'veGot Mail."runningAugust7-24.Forshowtimesand ticketprices,calltheboxofficeorvisitthewebsite til www.msmt.org.

Maine Summer Dramatic Institute, DeeringOaks Park.Portland.S2X-2774.Nowinitsthirdseason underthedirectionoftheChildren'sTheatreof Maine,thisannualeventisstillthelargestfree culturaleventofferedbythecityofPortlandduring thesummer.Thecity'sown"Shakespeare-in-thePark"showcasestalentedhighschoolperformers whosecareersyou'llbefollowinginthefuture.Call thetheaterforshowtimesandraindates.

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

Ogunquit Playhouse. Rt.1.Ogunquit.646-2402. Il'saneweraforthishistorictheater,withan ambitiousscheduleoffivemusicalsprtxlucedorco¬ producedbythePlayhouseitself,beginningJune 24-July6with"GeorgeMl"thestarspangled musicalaboutGeorgeM.Cohan.Next,it'sanother bio-musical."Buddy:TheBuddyHollyStory"(co¬ producedwiththeHelenIlayesTheaterinNyack. NY)July7-20."Chicago"followsJuly23-August 3.CreatorDanGoggindirectshisown"Nunsense" forthePlayhouseAugust5-17.andtheseason concludeswith"Footkxise."thestagemusicalbased onthemovie.August19-31.Forshowtimesand ticketinformation,aswellasnewspecialevents, checkoutthetheaterwebsiteat www.ogunquitplayhousc.org.

Penobscot Theatre Company, MainStreet. Bangor.942-3333.PenobscotpresentstheMaine ShakespeareFestivalaswellasothershows."The OddCouple,"NeilSimon'sclassicAmerican comedythatspawnedhitfilms,atelevisionseries, andagender-reversedversion,runsthroughMay19 attheBangorOperaIlouse.Forinformationabout thisandotherevents,visitthewebsiteat www.penobscottheatrc.com.

Portland Opera Repertory Theater. Merrill Auditorium.Portkind.S79-767S.Foundedin1994. thePortlandOperaRepertoryTheatreusestheposh Merrillasahomebaseforperformances.Charles Gounod's"Faust"takesthestageJuly25and27. Moreinformationaboutotherproductionsand PORTprogramsisavailableat www.portopcra.org.

The Theater At Monmouth. 933-2952.Foroxer 25years,it'sbeen"TheShakespeareanTheaterof Maine."HistoricCumstonHallisthesettinglor professionalactorsappearinginrotatingrepertory.

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Abbe Museum, BarHarbor.Theexhibition"Four Mollys:WomenoftheDawn"exploresfour centuriesofhistoryintheNortheastthroughthe personalhistoriesoffourMaineNativeAmerican womenandisbasedontheawardwinningbook Women of the Dawn bywriterandanthropologist BunnyMcBride,exhibitioncurator.“Eachofthe womenisemblematicofhereraandtheresilience requiredtosurviveaninvadingculture.“McBride says."Yeteachisalsoadistinctindividual, consideredremarkableevenbytheEuropeanAmericansocietythattypicallyhasdisregarded Nativewomen.""TheFourMollys"beginswith MollyMathilde(ca.1665-1717).thedaughterofa powerfulPenobscotRiverchief.Bominalime whenNativesweresufferingfromcolonialwarfare, diseaseanddisplacement,shestrengthenedan importantallianceforherpeoplebymarryingthe BarondeSt.Castin.aFrenchmilitaryofficerand furtrader.MollyOckett(ca.1740-1816)a Pequawkel.wasbomontheupperSacoRiser. TakencaptivebytheEnglishatage4.shespentfive yearsinMassachusettswhereshelearnedher captor'slanguageandcustoms,skillsthatlater enhancedhersuccessasanitinerantmedicine woman.Shebecamelegendaryasahealerofboth nativesandwhitesandanunyieldingadherentto Nativetraditions.ThelifeofMollyMolasses(ca. 1775-1867).aPenobscot,spannedaturbulent century.Herpeopleweredisplacedfirstbythe AmericanRevolution,thenbythesteadyinfluxof whitesettlersandtheindustrializationofthe Bangor-Brewerarea.Ashrewdtrader,shewas believedbymanytobeawitch,areputationshe cultivatedtointimidateothersintobuyingherwares. 'Ilie exhibitionconcludeswithMollyDellisNelson (1903-1977),aPenobscotdancerknownasMolly SpottedElk.Hercareertookherfromvaudeville. WildWestshows.NewYorknightclubsandsilent filmstothestagesofEurope,whereshefound audiencesinterestedinauthenticNativedances. WorldWarIIforcedhertoleavebehindherFrench husband,journalistJeanArchambaud.whodied beforehecouldjoinherintheU.S."FourMollys" includesobjects,portraitsandphotographsthat representandinterpretthewomenandtheirtimes. LenderstotheexhibitincludetheAmerican MuseumofNaturalHistoryinNewYork,the CanadianMuseumofCivilizationinQuebec,the DenverArtMuseum,theFieldMuseuminChicago, andtheNationalMuseumoftheAmericanIndian. SmithsonianInstitution.Washington.D.C.The annualNativeAmericanFestivalandMaineIndian BasketmakersMarkelisscheduledforJuly6atthe CollegeoftheAtlanticinBarHarbor.'Hiefree.

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Bates College Museum of Art.AndrewsRoad. Lewiston."CarlSprinchom:KingoftheWtxxls." featuringthreedozenworksbySprinchom renownedforthearthemadeduringfourdecadesof exploringtheMainewilderness.showsJune7to August23.GailR.Scott,anindependentscholar andcuratorwell-knownforherresearchonMarsden Ilartley.isguestcuratorandtheexhibitincludes paintings,drawings,watercolorsantigouaches representingallaspectsofSprinchom'sMaine: lumberingoperations,riverdrives,huntersrind trappers;blizzards;dramaticskiesrindsundrenched lakesandHelds."TheSpectator"and"Lightning overMillinocket"aretwofamiliarworksinthe show.Theexhibit'stitlestemsfromaninterchange betweenSprinchomandhismorerenowned colleague.MarsdenHartley.AfterHartley'sfamous triptopaintKatahdin.heproposedthatSprinchom. whostayedatShinPond,laidhimaplacetolive theresotheycouldpainttogether.Sprinchom's response?Emphatically."YoucanbeKingofthe Coast.IwillbeKingoftheWtxxls."Highlights fromthecollege'spermanentcollectionof internationallysignificantworksofartincludean outstandingcollectionofworksbyLewistonnative Marsden1lartley.Themuseumisfreeandopento thepublic.Forinformationonmuseumeventsand programs,pleasecall(2()7)786-6158. www.bates.edu/adm/museum

Brick Store Museum. 117MaineStreet. Kennebunk."EnduringCharm:ColonialRevivalin theKennebunks.1X60-1930."anexhibitofthe colonialRevivalists,focusingonthenotedhistoric architectureofthearea,continuesthrough December.Accompanyingtheexhibitisalookal "Erased,Kennebunk’sLostBuildings."acollection ofvintagephotosfromthemuseum'scollection, datingfrom1870.Onesectionofthisexhibit documentsthechangesonKennebunk'sMain Street,whichispartofRouteOne.(207)985-4802

Bowdoin College Museum of Art. Brunswick. "PointedPairings:TheValuingofArt."anexhibit of30pairsofsimilarorrelatedartobjectsexplores howartisvaluedfrommanyvantagepoints.Ineach situationoneobjectismorevaluablethantheother, butisnotimmediatelyidentifiedassuch, challengingtheviewertomeditateonwhatgoes intotheartofvaluingart."TellingToggles:Netsuke inContext"continuesthroughJune9.Netsuke, intricatelycarvedminiaturesculptures,servedas togglesbywhichtoattachvarioussmallcontainers tothekimonosashthatwaspartoftraditional Japanesecostume.Theexhibitexploreshowthese sculpturalpiecesfunctionasalenstothecultureand societyofEdoperiodJapan(1630-1868).On-going exhibitsinclude"PortraitsfromthePermanent Collection.""ArtandLifeintheAncient Mediterranean."andAsianandEuropeanartfrom thepermanentcollectionand"American Murals.’Thegalleriesareopen10a.m.to5p.m. TuesdaytoSaturdayand2p.m.to5p.m.onSunday (freeadmission).(207)725-3275.

Center for Maine Contemporary Art. Maine CoastArtists. 162RussellAvenue.Rockport. Celebratingits50thyear.MaineCoastArtistsis offeringanumberofeventsandexhibitions throughoutthesummerincluding:atalkbyNeil Welliver,June29;SkowheganLecturewithRobert Storr.July9;atalkbyDennisShultz.July12:the 50thBirthdayGala.July20;25thAnnualAuction. August4;50thAnniversaryExhibition,opening August10:50thAnniversaryForum.August24; andtheAnnualCraftExhibitionandSale.October 11.(207)236-2875.

CenterforMaineHistory. 489CongressStreet. Portland."Longfellow.TheManWhoInvented America"continuesto2(X)3.Theexhibitincludes freshimagesofIlenryWadsworthLongfellow, memorabilia,andobjectstoexplainhowthe19th centurypoetstillconnectsAmericanstotheir historyandinfluencesAmericanlife.Theexhibit complementstherenovationofthehistoric Wadsworth-Longfellowhouse,thechildhoodhome ofthepoet,adjacenttotheexhibition.Builtin1786 bythepoet'sgrandfather,thehousenowservesasa memorialtohisfamousgrandson.1lenry WadsworthLongfellowwasbomin1807in Portlandwhereheishonoredasitsnativeson.one ofAmerican'sbestlovedpoets.Longfellow,the mostwidelyreadandrespectedpoetofhis generation,garneredreadersspanningsociallevel andclasses,fromschoolchildrentoQueenVictoria. ThemythsLongfellowcreatedwith Hiawatha. Iwanf’eline.TheCourtshipofMilesStandish.and

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The Art Gallery at The Clown. 123MiddleStreet. Portland.Featuringaworldclasswinecellar, contemporaryartgalleryandaneclecticmixof culturalproducts.HollyReadypaintingsandDavid WadephotographsareonexhibitthoughJune29 withapublicreceptionandwinetastingonJune6. LeighWenpaintingsshowfromJuly2to30.with anopening/winetastingonJuly11.TheAugust showfeaturesemergingartists,andopenswitha publicreceptionandwinetastingonAugustIand continuestoAugust29.Viewsamplesfromthe currentshowinthegalleryatwww.the-clown.com. (207)756-7399.

Saco Museum. 371MainStreet.Saco.An exhibitionfeaturingtheSacoMuseum'sA.H. MillikenCollectioncontinuestoAugust15.These dynamicphotographsoflocalpeopleandplaces wereoriginallyprintedin TheBostonGlobe's local supplementinthe1920sand30s.Alsofeaturedisa showofthephotographs’ofsixcontemporary photojoumalistsworkingforlocalpapers:Luc Demers;ColinMalakie;MarthaMickles;Shawn PatrickOuellette;TomRettig;andGregRec. "StilledLife:thePowerofPhotojournalism."atalk byGregRec.isscheduledforJune13at6:30p.m. (207)283-3861.

Farnsw orth Museum of Art. MainStreet. Rockland.8,(XX)paintings,sculptures,prints, photographs,andworksonpaper.Themuseum campusencompassestheWyethCenter,andthe WyethStudyCenter,openedin1998tostudyand presentworksbyN.C..AndrewandJamesWyeth andtheJamienMorehouseWingopenedinJune 2(XX)tooffercurrent,eclecticshowsofMaine connectedartandartists.TireFarnsworthArt Museumalsoadministerstwohistorichouse museums:theFarnsworthIlomestead.theGreek Revivalhome(1849-50)oftheFarnsworthfamily: andtheOlsonHouse,siteofAndrewWyeth’s Christina'sWorld (1948),innearbyCushing. Currentshowsinclude:"CelesteRoberge:Quarry”

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EoreStreetCallery. 366ForeStreet.Portland."At Water'sEdge."worksbyMarciaReedandCheryl BlaydonshowsthroughJune;CynthiaMcMullin's watercolorsshowinJulyand"CoastalMaine" featuringtheworkofK.DanaNelsonwillbeon viewinAugust.(207)874-8084.

Coldsmith Callery. 41CommercialStreet. Boothbay1larbor."ANewBouquet."featuring watercolorandinkfloralportraitsbyJeanSwan Gordon,showsthroughJune26."Verdura."oil paintingsbySuper-RealistLorellaCiampellifrom Livorno.Italy,showsfromJune27toJuly30 followedby"JapaneseTransformations."larger formatcoloredpencildrawingsbyJohnWisscman. fromAugust1toSeptember.3.(207)633-6252.

InstituteofContemporaryArtatMaineCollege ofArt. 522CongressStreet.Portland.TheICA gathersartistsKimberlyHart.JasonRogene.Thad SimcrlyandWilliamWegmantogetherinan exhibit."Playground.”exploringartworkthat valuesthepervasivephenomenonofplayin contemporaryart.Withtheproliferationof conceptualism,installationart.andparticipatory artworks,thecontemporaryartexhibitionspace increasinglyfunctionsasaplaygroundforartists.

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Thisexhibit,onviewthroughJuly12.examinesthe playprocessexpressedthroughvideo,drawings, sculpture,interactivewebprojects,andinstallation pieces,intheirmostdirect,raw.andunencumlrered form.OpeningonJuly26is"WilliamPope.L: eRacism."offeringthelustcomprehensivelookat WilliamPope.L’scriticalperformance,installation andobject-orientedart.Thetravelingexhibition, bookandcreationofadigitizedvideoarchivewill illustratehorsPope.L.hasframedthecultural discourseontheabject,camivalesqueandgrotesque byrevealinghowitcanreconstructthepoliticsof thebodyandrace.Hehasexpandedtheboundaries ofperformanceandinstallationartforovertwentyriveyearsthroughthemanipulationofmayonnaise, bydigestingandregurgitationthe WallStreet Journal andbycrawlingingutterswearinga businesssuit,rhevisceralqualityofPope.L’swork positsapoliticsofcollisionbetweenracialrigidities torevealtheradicalfluiditybehindbogusracial categories.Acollaborativeprojectorganizedbythe ICAatMECA,DiverseWorks.Houston,and PortlandInstituteofContemporaryArtinOregon, theexhibitwillbeaccompaniedby"William Pope.L:TheFriendliestBlackArtistinAmerica." editedbyMarkH.C.BessireandpublishedbyMIT Press.Theexhibitopens,withapublicreception from5to7p.m.onJuly26.(207)879-5742x229. www.meca.edu:icats’meca.edu

Jameson Callers. 305CommercialStreet., Portland.JamesonrepresentsadiversebtxlyofUne artwithemphasisonContemporaryRealismby artistswithstrongtiestoMaine.(207)772-5522.

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

LincolnCountyHistoricalAssociation. Federal Street.Wiscasset.TheLincolnCountyHistorical Associationwasfoundedin1954bynotedlocal artistMildredBurragetocollect,preserveand interpretthehistoryofLincolnCounty,whichonce extendedfromCumberlandCountyinthesouthto theCanadianborder.Initialprioritieswerethe preservationandrestorationofthePownalborough Courthouseandthe1811OldJailinWiscasset. Trxlay.theassociation'sextensivemembership managesthepropertiesaswellasacollectionof printedmaterials,photographs,textiles,tools (includinganiceindustryexhibit),armaments, maps,homecraftitemssuchasbaskets,housewares, documentsandotherephemerafromLincoln Countyovertheyears,includingwhenit encompassedtheentirenorthernpartofthestateof Maine.ThePownalboroughCourthouseMuseumis ItxtatedonRoute128inDresden,offRoute27. Builtin1761bynotedBostonarchitect.Gershom Flagg,thebuildingistheonlyremainingpre¬ RevolutionaryWaycourtbuildinginMaine.Courts

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Local188GalleryandTapasBar. 188State Street.Portland.Eclecticshowsandmixedmedia. TuesdaytoSaturdayfrom11:(X)a.m.toclosing; tapasavailablefrom4p.m.;Sundaybreakfastinthe galleryfrom9a.m.to3p.m.(207)761-7909.

Museum of African Tribal Art. 122SpringStreet. Portland.Visitaworldclasscollectionofunique Africantribalmasksandartifactsrepresentingover onethousandyearsofCentralanilWestAfrican history.Admissionisfree.(207)871-7188.

Portland Museum of Art. 7CongressSquare. Portland.Foundedin1882thePortlandMuseumof Artistheoldestandlargestartmuseuminthestate. Featuringanextensivecollectionofdecorativeand fineartsdatingfromthe18thcenturytothepresent, themuseumishousedinanaward-winningbuilding designedby1lenryN.CobbofI.M.Pei&Partners. Currentexhibitsinclude:"WilliamThon:A Retrospective"withmorethan50worksspanning sixdecadestracingThon'scareerandcreative achievementsfromhisearliestoilstohispowerful finalwatercolors."BernardLanglais:Independent Spirit"celebratingthesculpturalworkofMaine nativeBernardLanglaisfeaturingmorethan60 examplesofI.anglais'swork,chartinghis developmentfromthelate1950sto1977."Paul Caponigro:NewEnglandDays."onviewthrough September8.celebratesCaponigro'sworkinNew England,fromearlyimagesofhisnative Massachusettstakenduringthelate1950’sto luminousstillfilesphotographedin1999athis homeinCushing.Maine.The75gelatinsilver printsthatcomprisetheexhibitincludeimagesfrom MainetoConnecticut,thenontoMassachusettsand NewHampshire,reflectingthelight,stillness,and thinly-veiledanimationoftheland.sea.andmind. MeetCaponigroashetalksabouthisworks,anil thisexhibit,onJune13attheEastlandParkHotel. "Neo-lmpressionism:ArtistsontheEdge."featuring morethan55paintings,watercolors,prints,and drawingsculledfromprivateandpubliccollections throughouttheUnitedSatesandEurope,isonview throughOctober20.ThefirstexhibitioninMaine devotedtoNeo-lmpressionism.artistsinclude GeorgesSeurat,originatorofthemovement.Paul Signac.HenriEdmondCross.MaximilienLuce,and TheovanRysselberghe.amongothers."TheArt thatisGlass:SelectionsfromtheGreenberg

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Collection.”aspecialexhibitioncelebratingtheart glasscollectionofthelateSylviaandMoris Greenberg.bequeathedtothemuseumlatein2(XX). continuestoDecember15.Spanningthe"golden age”ofartglassfromtheyearsI8X0-1920,the exhibitfeatureshighlightsfromMrs.Greenberg's 2(XX)bequest,augmentedbyobjectswhichwere giftsfromtheGreenbergsduringtheirlifetimes. "OpenHouse,"exhibitionsfeaturingnew photographicworksinspiredbytheMcLellan HouseanilL.D.M.SweatMemorialGalleries continueswithnewworkbyRoseMarasco.Forher exhibit.Marascoturnsherattentiontoimagesand objectsrelatedtoMargaretMusseySweata forward-thinkingfemalewriterandliterarycritic whobequeathedherhomeanilfortunetothe PortlandSocietyofArt(whichbecamethePortland MuseumofArt)in1908.Apeekintoherfascinating andcomplexpersonalityemergesfromMarasco’s images,whichcombineimagesofMrs.Sweat alongsidearchitecturalfragmentsfromhethome anilobjectsshebequeathedtotheMuseum.Free admissionFridayeveningsfrom5p.m.to9p.m. (207)77.3-ARTSor(8(X))639-4067.

Maine Maritime Museum. 243WashingtonStreet. Bath.Maine'smaritimeheritageistoldthrough galleryexhibits,anhistoricshipyardsite,adultand children'seducationalprograms,specialeventsand narratedexcursionsalongtheriversandcoastto pointsofhistoricsignificanceandscenicbeauty. Currentexhibitsinclude"WorkingtheCoast.” featuringcontemporaryartists'renditionsof Maine'sworkingcoast,bothpastandpresent,inoil. watercolorandgouache;"PortsofCall:Maine SeafarersVoyageAroundtheWorld."aselectionof thestoriesofseafarerswhovoyagedtheworldin vesselslaunchedfromMaineshipyardsfromthe lateISthcenturythroughtheearly20thcentury;the ModelShop,displayingavarietyofshipmixlels andmodelingtools.(207)443-1316.

Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad & Museum, locatedinthehistoricPortlandCompanybuildings (at5SForeStreetinPortland)wherehundredsof steamlocomotives,includingMainenarrowgauge engines,werebuilt.Opendaily.10a.m.-4p.m. withtrainridesonthehourfrom11a.m.until4p.m. SeetheonlyMainetwofootgaugeparlorcar.built in1901fortheSandyRiverandRangeleyLakes Railroad.WalkthroughthePondicherryandMt. Pleasant,twocoachesbuiltfortheBridgton&Saco RiverRailroadintheearly1880s.(207)S28-0SI4.

Maine State Museum. S7StateHouseStation. Augusta."ReflectionsofMaine:Glassfromthe MaineStateMuseum"offersoneofthefinest collectionsofMaine-madeandMaine-relatedglass everassembled.Atotalof103Maine-related imagesonglassfromthe1850stothe1930sdraws onanumberofthemes,includingtheportrait, humaninterest,technology,landscapeandnature, thenaturalworld,andpictorialjournalism.The earliestimageinthedisplayisa2"x23/8” "ambrotype”ofawomaninthe1850s.A stereographofThomastoninI870canbeviewed throughastereoscopicviewer,givingathree dimensionalappearance.Thelargestimages,two

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Ogunquit Museum of American Art, 183Shore Road.Ogunquit.Agemofaplace:simplyvisiting thebuildingandgroundsisadelight.’Hiemuseum isnationallyrecognizedforitscollection, preservation,interpretation,andexhibitionof twentiethcentury'Americanart.(207)646-4909.

Peary-MacMillan Arctic Museum. HubbardHall. BowdoinCollege,Brunswick,displaysthefur clothing,snowshoes,pickaxes,knives,guns,and oneofthelivesledgesthatRobertE.Pearytookto theNorthPole,aswellastheEskimopotsand lamps,ivoryandsoapstonecarvings,hunting weapons,clothing,thefull-sizeskinkayakthat DonaldB.MacMillanencounteredonhisArcticexplorations.andofcourseafewBowdoinpolar bears!Ongoingexhibitsinclude:“5.5. Roosevelt. ModelofStrength/'anadmiraltymodelofRobertE. Peary'sMaine-builtshipofexploration;“Baffin Island:ThenandNow"and"FacingtheFuture: MaskMakingTraditionsofNorthAlaska."(207) 725-3062.

Penobscot Marine Museum. 5ChurchStreet. Sears|x>rt.Dedicatedtothepreservation, documentation,andexhibitionofthehistoryof PenobscotBayandthemaritimehistoryofMaine, thePenobscotMarineMuseumisauniqueseafaring villagecomprisedofthirteenhistoricandmodem buildings,manyofthemformerseacaptain's homes.ThecampusincludeseightNationalHistoric RegisterbuildingsandthemtxiemStephenPhillips MemorialLibrarywhichhasextensivemaritime, photographicandgenealogicalholdings.Showcased in25galleriesisoneofNewEngland'sfinest collectionsoffurnishings,artifacts,shipmtxlels. paintings,photographs.ChinaTradeartand artifacts,andsmallcraft.Inadditiontothelargest displayofworksbyfatherandson,Thomasand JamesButtersworth.themuseum'scollectionof marinepaintingsincludesworksbyStubbs.Salmon. Jacobsen.Cozzens.Waldron.Yorke,andHeard. Themanyandvariedexhibitsincludeaseriesofartrelatedevents,includingashowofcontemporary marinepaintings,followedbyanexhibitionof worksbyThomasandJamesButtersworth.afathersonteamconsideredamongthebest19th-century marineartists.ArthistorianandcriticCarlLittlehas puttogetheranexhibitcalled“SendinThe Marines."puttogetherbyarthistorianandcritic CarlLittle,whichfeaturestheworkofartistswho specializeinmotifsfromtheseaandincludes imagesrangingfromsemi-abstractrenditionsof skxipsbythelateWilliamThon(I9O6-2(XX»to representationalportraitsofshipsbylanMarshall. OtherartistsrepresentedincludeSarahKnock.Brita Holmquist,andR.KirkMoore.OnJuly13.Gleason FineArtsgalleryinCamdenwillhostaspecial openingandexhibitofmarinearttobenefitthe

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Portland Harbor Museum, atSpringPoint. SouthernMaineTechnicalCollege,FortRoad. SouthPortland.Averyspecialmaritimehistory museumofPortlandHarboranditscommunities pluspermanentexhibitsontheclippership Snow Squall andSpringPointLedgeLighthouse.The museumisopeneverydayfromIt)a.m.to4:30 p.m..throughSeptember.Grouploursandlunch available.(207)799-6337.

Seashore Trolley Museum. LogCabinRoad. Kennebunkport,operatedbytheNewEngland ElectricRailwayHistoricalSocietysince1939.is theworld'soldestandlargestmuseumofmass transitvehiclesandishometothe"National CollectionofHistoricAmericanStreetcars."The museumhousestrolleysandstreetcarsthatonce pliedthestreetsofAmerica’sgreatestcities.

Shaker Museum. 707ShakerRoad.New Gloucester.OpenMonday-Saturday.10a.m.to4:30 p.m.throughColumbusDay.FriendsoftheShakers WeekendisscheduledforAugust10and11atthe SabbathdayLakeShakerVillage.Route26.New Gloucester.Reservationsarerequired.(207)9264597.www.shaker.lib.me.usorusshakersfe’aol.com

SteinGallery, 195MiddleStreet.Portland.Long recognizedasoneofthelargestandbestknown contemporaryglassgalleriesintheUnitedStales. SteinfeaturesoverI(X)Americanstudioglass artists.BothAnneandPhilipSteinhaveover25 yearsofexperienceworkingwithnationallyrecognizedartists,extensiveknowledgeofthe studioglassmovement,andanunderstandingof past,currentandfuturetrendsinstylesand techniques.Thecurrentshow."MayFather's Garden"continuesthroughJuly28.Flowers,plants, strangeandwonderfulbotanicals:artistsVictor Chiarizia.RobertMickelsen.ChristopherMorrison. ElizalxithMears,andDavidLewinhavecreateda lush,glassgardenofcolorandform. info(s'steinglass.comwww.steinglass.com

University of New England. 716 Stevens Avenue. Portland."EdRichardsonandFriends:A PhotographicRetrospective"opensatthePayson GalleryontheWestbrookcampusoftheUniversity ofNewEnglandonThursday.July18withapublic reception.ThePortlandCameraclub,celebratingEd Richardson's50yearsas"anactivemember, teacher,historian,andraconteur"hasputtogetheran exhibitofhisphotography,alongwithworksby currentclubmembers,creatinganeventnottobe missed.AWWIIArmycombatveteran,Eddie returnedtohisnativestateofMainein1950after earningalawdegreeatNortheasternUniversityon thenewG1Bill.Combininghisloveofnature, conservationandthirtyyearsoflawpractice.Ed facilitatedthefoundingoforganizationssuchasthe FriendsofBigelowandtheNatureConservancyin

Maine.Withaninterestinpl 1935,lid'swork,primarilyi madeoxertheyearswitha"kaleidoscopeof differentcamerasfcontinuestoearnaccolades.On Thursday.AugustI.gallerycuratorStephenHalpcrt willmtxleratea4memberpaneldiscussionfocusing onEd'sphotographyandpioneeringconservation work,thePortlandCameraClub'shistoryandits futureplans.Closingtheexhibitwillbeatrulyoneof-a-kindevening.Don'tmissthisopportunityto seeavintageLanternslideshow,usingglassplates, theprecursoroftoday'sslidetransparencies. SelectionsfromtheClub'sarchivesandaspecial selectionofLanternsfromthefamilyofthePortland CameraClub'sfirstPresident.HenryPeabody,will provideforamemorableevening.(207)797-7261.

Acadia National Park Museum. BarHarbor. HistoricaltreasuresthatmakeupAcadia'smuseum collectionarehousedinabuildingatpark headquarters.Includedareelegantchandeliersfrom theoldIslesfordIlotelthatcamedownin1914; RevolutionaryWar-eraduelingpistols;shipmixlels;a d<x.*umcntsignedbyKingD>uisXIII.who(<x>kthe thronein1610;andahoardof2O.(XX)insectscollected bytheheirtotheProcterandGamblefortune.The WilliamOtisSawtelecollectioncontainsitemsrelated toNewFranceincluding4(X)-year-oldnails,and bricksandpottery'shardsfromtheattempted settlementofSt.CroixIsland.(207)288-3338.

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FriendsofCascoBay. 21'ortRoad.SouthPortland. JoinFriendsofCascoBayfortheirunique2(X)2 Heldtrips;pre-registrationisrequiredasspaceis limited.OnJuly28.exploreharborlandmarkFort GorgeswithhistoriansJoelEastmanandKen ThompsonandonAugust10embarkonaPeaks IslandIntertidalExploration,meetingthe remarkableplantsandanimalsthatinhabitrocky tidepools.Priceoftheroundtripticketisincludedif youregisterforthisexentpriortoAugust8.Other eventsincludetheGulfofMaineDay,inPortkind onJune23;aKayakRendezous.June22,anda StateoftheBayConfemeceplannedbytheCasco BayEstuaryProject.(207)799-8574.

Greater Portland Landmarks. Portland.Fixeof Portland'shistoricinstitutionshaveteamedupto offeranexcitingandrewardingtrainingprogramfor volunteerguides."Portland'sHistoryDocents."The MaineHistoricalStxiety.GreaterPortland Landmarks.TateHouseMuseum,PortlandHarbor MuseumandVictoriaMansionarerecruitingnow forthisinnoxatixeten-weekcourse.ContactBill HallatGreaterPortlandlandmarks.774-5561.

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25thAnnualMaineI'estival. ThomasPointBeach. Brunswick.producedbyMaineArts.582Congress Street.Portland.Secureyourdatesearlyforthis mostpopular,uniqueartscelebration,afourday festivalinAugust.Asalways,entertainment aboundswith|K‘rformanccstagesofferingmusic, dance,literaryreadings,theater,andvaudeville. alongwithanextensivescheduleofchildren's eventsandactivities.Exhibitiontentsfeaturing traditionalMaineartisanryincludingfiberartsand wtxxlworkingwillbeincludedaswellasajuried ArtandCraftMarketwithexhibitions,sales,and demonstrationsoftraditionalandcontemporary worksandtechniques.Asalways,anamazingarray oftantalizingfoodandrefreshmentwilllieavailable throughoutthefestival,includingthepopularMaine Microbrews.Onsitecampingisalsoavailable. (207)772-9012or(8(X))639-4212.

37th Annual Yarmouth Clam Festival Jointhe festivitiessponsoredbytheYarmouthChamberof CommerceonJuly19.20.21andenjoyconcerts, parade,games,ridesandCLAMS!Thousandsenjoy thiseventeveryyear,whereyoucandevourclams cookedinmanydifferentways.(207)846-3984. www.clamfestival.com

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PortlandPublicLibrary. 5MonumentSquare, Portland.The"BrownBagLectureSeries" continueswithscheduleavailableat www.portlandlibrary.com

PortlandTrails, Portland.Thisnon-profiturban landtrustdedicatedtomakingPortlandanevermore-livablecitybybuildingtrailsthatencourage walkingandbicyclingaspracticalalternativestothe automobileoffersawideandvariedselectionof eventsthroughouttheyear.Summer'sevents include,amongothers.VolunteerWorkDay:Oat NutsPark,onJune8andEffectiveCyclingClasson June22.(207)775-2411ornanfe’trails.org.

MaineWritersandPublishersAlliance. 12 PleasantStreet.Brunswick.Lachseason.MWPA offersworkshopsinfiction,poetry,creative nonfiction,children'sliterature,andpublishing. (207)729-6333.

Osher Map Library and Smith Center for Cartographic Education. 314ForestAvenue. Portland.Theonlyseparatelyestablishedraremap libraryinnorthernNewEngland.TheSmithand Oshercollectionscompriselineexamplesof originalmaps,atlases,geographies,andglobes spanningtheyearsfrom1475tothepresent.This summer:"ExodusandExile:TheSpacesof Diaspora."Announcementsofcurrentshowsanda moredetaileddescriptionofthepermanent collectionsaswellasanexcellentmapshowingyou howtogettothethereasiseasilyviewedattheir extensivewebsite,www.usm.maine.edu/~maps. OpenTues-Saturday.(207)780-4850.

Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. Route26.Gray.The200-acreMaine WildlifeParkishometo25differentspeciesof wildlife,includingmtxrse.blackbear,trophy-size trout,lynx,mountainlions,white-taileddeer,wild turkeys,baldeagles,hawks,owls,andmore.There isalsoanaturetrail,interactivewildlifeand conservationdisplays,demonstrationwildlife gardens,ashowfishpool,picnicandgrillareas,and anaturebwkstoreandgiftshop.Programsoffered from11a.mto2p.m.(withtheexceptionofthe nighthikes)include:MaineConservationCamp. June9;RaptorsandtheArtoffalconry.June16; FlyTyingandFlyCastingwithTroutUnlimited. June23;FamilyCampingwithL.L.Bean.June30; Randy'sTaxidermy,July7;AquaticInvaders.July 14:ReMaineWILD(whatdoyoudoifyoufinda babyrobin,raccoon,orinjuredanimal?).July21; CreaturesoftheNight.July26;WildTurkey Federation.July28;HookedonFishing.August4; OutdoorPartners:MaineWardenService.August 11;QUEST:TheWorldWeCallMaine.AugustIS: OwlProwlNightHike,August23;Maine DepartmentofFishandWildlifeSafelyPrograms.

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SchoonerIsaacII.Evans. Rockland.Anational historiclandmarkvessel,theIsaacII.Evans,in partnershipwith1.1..BeanandFujiFilm,offersa venueforthepopularOutdoorDiscoverySchoolof Photographyprogram.(207)594-7956.'.’?'.’

ArtinthePark. 25CottageRoad,SouthPortland. SouthPortkind'sannualtillshowandsale."Artin thePark.”willbeheldAugust10inMillCreek Park,SouthPortland.Artistsinterestedin participatingintheshowmayobtainapplications fromtheLegalDepartment.SouthPortlandCity Ikill,25CottageRoad.SouthPortland.767-7656.

The Wilhelm Reich .Museum. Orgonon.Rangeley. TuesdaythroughSunday.from1:(X)to5:(X)p.m. Thereareactivitiesforchildreninsideandout,selfguidedhikingtrails,guidedtrailtoursevery Wednesday,a"DiscoveryArea."anda"Natural ScienceProgram."!207)864-3443.

University of Southern Maine Southworth Planetarium. 96FalmouthStreet.Portland,lakea triptothestarswithoutleavingPortland!Every' FridayandSaturdaynighttil7p.m.there’san astronomyshow.followedbyalaserlightconcertat 8:30p.m.;andonSaturdayafternoonsat.3p.m. thereareFamilyAstronomyShows.Theexhibit area,whichcontainsinteractivecomputers,space art.andvideodisplays,isopentothepublic Monday-Fridayfrom9a.m.to5p.m.Forcurrent showtitles(theyrotateweekly),call(207)7804249;andforinformationonthenightsky.call SkywatchHotlineat(207)780-4719.

Victoria Real Estate Board and Monday PublicationsClassicBoatFestival. 3035Nanaimo Street.Victoria.BC.’Hie25thAnnualBoalFestival promisesaspectaculardisplayofmaritimeheritage featuringwell-maintainedvesselsoftraditional plank-on-frameconstructionbuiltpriortoDecember 31.1955.Newer\essclsondisplaywillliebuiltto pre-1956design,andrivetedboatsofironorsteel constructionbuiltpriorto1956willalsolx-included intheshow.(250)385-7766.vreb(n’\teb.org

W adsworth-Longfellow House. 487Congress Street.Portland,childhoodhomeofthepoet1lenry WadsworthLongfellow,isopendaily10a.m.-4 p.m.forguidedtours(throughOctober31).The housecontainsoriginalfittingsandfurnishingsthat illustratefamilylifefromthedaysoftheAmerican RevolutiontotheVictorianera.Admissionincludes aguidedtourofthehouse,anorientationfilmon

Longfellow'scareer,andentrancetotheexhibitions attheMaineHistoryGallerynextdoor.879-0427.

VictoriaMansion. (Morse-LibbyHouse)109 DanforthStreet.Portland.Oneofthegreatest historichousesandcollectionsoftheHighVictorian pcricxlanywhereinAmerica.Builtin1858-1860for NewOrleanshotelierRugglesMorse,themansion's interiors,coordinatedentirelybyleadingNewYork designerGustave1lerter.stillboastover90%of theiroriginalcontents,includingfurniture,stained glass,paintedwalldecorations,spectaculargas lightingfixtures,porcelain,andtextiles. Unparalleledinitscraftsmanshipandremarkable staleofpreservation.VictoriaMansionallows visitorstostepbackintotheVictorianeraforan afternoon.GuidedtoursareavailableTuesdayto Saturday,from10a.mto4p.m.andonSunday, fromIto5p.m.andgrouptoursbyreservation. (207)772-4841.www.victoriamansion.org

Neal Dow Memorial. 714CongressStreet. Portland,wasthelifelonghomeofGeneralNeal Dow.two-timemayorofPortlandandanactive Prohibitionist,abolitionist,andadvocateofprison reformandwomen'srights.Builtin1829.thelate Tederal-stylemansionfeaturesfurnishingsofvaried periodsoriginaltothehouse,portraitsandotherfine paintings,specially-designedornamentalironwork, andmemorabiliaofDow'smilitaryandpolitical careers.NowadministeredbytheMaineWomen's ChristianTemperanceUnion,thehouseisopen Monday-Priday.11a.m.-4p.m.year-roundfor guidedtourswithnoadmissioncharge.773-7773.

Tate House. 1270WestbrookStreet.Portland.This elegant1755clapboardhousewastheresidenceof CaptainGeorgeTate,aseniormastagentforthe BritishRoyalNavy,andfeaturesanunusual clerestoryinthegambrelroofandanISthcentury herbgardenoverlookingtheStroudwaterRiver. (207)774-9781.

FrancisW.PeabodyResearchLibrary.165Stale Street.Portland,wasstartedbyLandmarks AdvisorySer\ice,avolunteergroupthatoffers technicaladviceonhistoricbuildings.Ilhousesthe mostextensivecollectionofpreservationbooks, periodicals.andIllesnorthofBoston.Thelibraryis openMonday-ITidayfrom9a.m.to5p.m.(except holidays).(207)774-5561.

Baxter Museum. 67SouthStreet.Gorham,is housedinthe1831birthplaceofJamesPhinney Baxter,mayorofPortland,governorofMaine,and philanthropistextraordinaire.OpenTuesdaysand Thursdaysfrom10a.m.to2p.m.inJulyand August(orbyappointment),themuseumdisplays Baxterfamilyitemsandmemorabilia,articlesand artifactsrelatingtoGorhamhistory.CivilWar artifacts,andportraitsandpaintings.Donationsare gratefullyaccepted.(207)839-5031.

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Peary’sEagleIsland. CascoBay.Harpswell,isthe siteofAdmiralRobertE.Peary'ssummerhomeand library.June15throughLaborDay.from9a.m.to sunsetyoucanvisitthehouseoftheFirstmanto reachtheNorthPole,walkthewoodsyislandtrails, beachcomb,andwatchforseals.Togetthere,bring yourownboat,orcallEagleIslandToursin Portlandat(207)774-6498orAtlanticSealCruises inSouthFreeportat(207)865-6112whichoffers twothree-hournarratedtoursincludinglobstering demonstrations.DepartureisfromFreeportTown Wharfat9:30a.m.to1230p.m.and1:3()p.m.to 4:30p.m.,withanoptiontotaketheFirstboatinand thelastoneout.givingyouanentiredaytorelax andexploretheexplorer'sdomain.Parkingin Freeportisprovidedandfree.(207)846-1254.

Pejepscot .Museum. 158ParkRow.Brunswick featureschangingexhibitsonlocalhistorydrawn fromacollectionofabout5O.(XX)artifactsandover 2().(XX)localphotographs.Currentexhibitsinclude: "CurrentsofChange.Understandingthe Androscoggin."Freeadmission.Tuesday-Friday. 9:(X)a.m.to5:(X)p.m..Saturday9:(X)a.m.to4:(X) p.m.(207)729-6606.

Skolfield-WhittierHouse. 161ParkRow. Brunswick,isa17-roomlimecapsulethatcontains intactVictorianfurnishings,decorations,and fixtures,aswellasnumerousitemsfromseacaptain AlfredSkolficld'svoyagestoEuropeandAsiaand fromthetwentyyearshespentlivinginEngland. IliehouseisopenTuesdaythroughFriday10a.m. to3p.m.withguidedtoursal1():(X)andI1:30a.m. and2:30p.m.(throughSeptember).(207)729-6606.

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.Joshua I.. Chamberlain Museum. 226Maine Street,islocatedintheCivilWarhero'spartially restored1820shome,whichwasexpanded verticallyin1871whenChamberlainraisedthe existingCapeCorlelevenfeetoffthegroundand insertedanewgroundfloorbeneathit.Fiverooms containexhibitsonChamberlain'slongandvaried careerasacollegeprolessor.asoldier,afour-term Mainegovernor,andpresidentofBowdoinCollege. ThemuseumisopenTuesdaythroughFriday.10 a.m.to4p.m.withguidedtourstwiceanhour(last tourleavesat3:15p.m.)OpenthroughSeptember. (207)729-6606.

CastleTucker. LeeStreetatHighStreet. Wiscasset.Builtonthetopofahilloverlookingthe SheepscotRiver.CastleTuckerpresentsavivid recordofWiscassethistory.JudgeSilasLeebuilt hisFeral-stylemansionatthefreakofprosperity.

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Nickels-SortwellHouse. MainStreetandFederal Street.RouteI.Wiscasset.ThiselegantFederalstylemansion,builtin1807byshipownerand traderWilliamNickels,featuresColonialRevival furnishingsandathree-storyellipticalstairway toppedwithaskylight.Housetoursareoffered everyhouronthehourWednesdaythroughSunday from11a.m.to4p.m.Formoreinformationonthe Nickels-SortwellHouse,call(207)882-6218.

DeadRiverAreaHistoricalSociety. 172Main Street.Stratton,containsmemorabiliafromnative families,displaysofoldcarpentryandloggingtools, china,glass,acompleteschoolroom,amemorial roomtothe"lost"townsofDeadRiverand Flagstaff,andahostofotherinterestingroomsfrom thenot-loo-distantpast.OpenthroughLaborDay. (207)246-2271

SarahOrne.leweftHouse. 5PortlandStreet.South Berwick.MainewriterSarahOrneJewettspent mostofherlifeinthisstatelyGeorgianresidence ownedbyherfamilysince1819andfurnishedwith aneclecticcombinationof18thcenturyantiquesand wallpapersandmodemfurnitureinfluencedbythe AilsandCraftsmovement.Theviewfromherdesk inthesecond-floorhallsurveysthetown'smajor intersectionsandprovidedherwithmaterialforher books,suchas TheCountryofthePointedFirs. whichdescribesthecharacteroftheMaine countrysideandseacoastwithaccuracyanil affection.Indecoratingthehousefortheirownuse. Jewettandhersisterexpressedbothaprideintheir family'spastandtheirownindependent, sophisticatedtastes.Housetoursstartonthehour WednesdaythroughSundayfromIIturn,to4p.m. (throughOctober15).Formoreinformation,call (207)436-3205or(207)384-2454.

Hamilton House. 40Vaughan'sLane.South Berwick.builtin1785waspurchasedbyMrs. EmilyTysonandherstepdaughter.Elise,in1898. TheTysonsHungthemselvesintoalifelongproject torestorethehousetoitsformerglory.Influenced byliteraryimagery.includingthewritingsoftheir neighborandfriend.SarahOrneJewett.they decoratedwithamixtureofelegantantiques, paintedmuralsandsimplecountryfurnishingsto createtheirownromanticinterpretationof America'scolonialpast.Theextensivegrounds includeanenchantinggardenoverlookingthe SalmonFallsRiver.Formoreinformationonthe HamiltonHouse,call(207)384-2454.

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Falmouth'slandmarkItalianrestaurantisthe award-winningCasaNapoliRistorantefeaturing multi-regionalauthenticItalianspecialties. Choicesforlunchconsistofsoups,salads,sand¬ wichesandsimplevealEtpastadishes.Dinner entreesincludetraditionalpastadishes,pesceor seafood,veal,sirloinandchickenservedalong withsalad,homemadebreadandthechefs choiceofasidedishandvegetable.TheCasa Napolipridesitselfonanextravagantwinelistof whitesandreds,importedanddomestic.Lunchis servedfrom11:30-2Mon.-Fri;dinnerfrom5-9 Sun.-Thurs.,5-10Fri.andSat.Res.highlyrec. Sun.-Thurs.,requiredFriday-Sat.781-3342.

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CricketsRestaurantinFreeport.Deliciousfoodat reasonableprices.Freshlocalseafood,lobster,week¬ endprimerib,steaks,fajitas,pasta,salads,specialty sandwiches,vegetarianselections,dailyblackboard specials.Privatefunctionroom.Fullservicelounge. Mainemicro-brewsontap.Easyparkingonly1/2 milesouthofLLBean.BreakfastSat.EtSun. BrunchSun.,11-3.MainStreet,Freeport.865-4005. Reservations/majorcreditcardsaccepted.

Youcan'tbeatthelocationofDiMillo'sFloating Restaurantat25LongWharfoffCommercial StreetforfabulouswaterviewsofPortland Harbor.EscapefromthehustleEtbustleofthe city.Watchtheboatsgoby.EnjoyfreshMaine lobsteryear-round,steak,seafooddishes,Etmore. Open7daysaweekfrom1lam-l1pm.Children's menuavailable.FordrinksEtalightermenu,try ourPortsideLounge.772-2216.

Dimitri’sisarestaurantownedbynative-born Greekswhohavebroughttheirhomelandherein foodandmusic.SpecialtiesincludeSouvlaki(skew¬ eredpork),Avgolemono(eggandlemonsoup), Mousaka,Mama'sSpanakopita,LambShanks Mytilini,andwood-grilledfishoftheday.The Greek-stylemusselsarefantasticandthegrilled bananadessertunique.MinutesfromPortlandat 185RouteOneinScarborough.Open7days,lunch 12-2:30anddinnerfrom5p.m.883-9800.

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

DeepintheheartofthemysteriousWoodfordsarea at540ForestAvenueistheGreatLostBear,where you'llfindafullbarfeaturingover50draughtbeers, predominantlyfromlocalmicro-breweries. Accompanyingthemisanenormousmenuw/ everythingfromsoups,salads,Etsandwichestoveg¬ etarianitemsEtsteaks,aswellasalargevegetarian selectionEtthebestnachosEtbuffalowingsin town.Discoverwherethenativesgowhenthey're restless!Serving11:30am-11:30pm7days/week. 772-0300.Visituson-lineat: www.greatlostbear.com

JamesonTavern.Consistsoftwowelcomingparts, acasualbarEtloungeEtamoreformaldiningroom eachofferingacomfortableplaceforeasydining. Thebuildingisthesiteofthesigningoftheconsti¬ tutionforthestateofMainewhenitbrokeaway fromMassachusetts.Classicpreparationsservedina gracefulEtelegantsettingmaketheJamesonTavern afineretreatfromfrenziedoutletshopping.115 MainSt,Freeport,865-4196.Creditcardsaccepted: reservationsrecommended.

EatatMarcy'stoexperienceatruePortlanddiner, locatedintheheartoftheArtsDistrict.Marcy'sisa favoriteamonglocalsforbreakfastEtlunch.Enjoy blueberry,raspberryorchocolatechippancakes,chili Etcheeseomeletsorfrenchtoast.Burgersarebig andjuicy,pastramigrilledtoperfectionandhome¬ madestews.DailyEtweekendspecialsfor$2.95 includeItaliansausage,B.B.Q.Kielbasaand CanadianstyleBacon.TakeoutEtphoneorders available(774-9713)onthecornerofFreeEtOakSt, ServingBreakfastEtLunchfrom6am-2pmdaily. It's"MextotheMax!"atMargaritasMexican RestaurantsEtWateringHole!Twogreatlocations inPortland,othersinLewiston,Augusta,OronoEt Portsmouth,Margaritasservesup"oversized"meals Etcolossal-sizeddrinks!There'salwaysfreehot chipsEtsalsa,Etdownrightlegendarymargaritas,Et thehousespecialtyisthesizzlingfajita!Happyhour M-F,4-7pm,freehotappetizers.InPortlandat242 StJohnSt,UnionStationPlaza,874-6444Et11 BrownStneartheCivicCenter,774-9398.Lunchat BrownStFridaysonly.

Maria'sRistorante,est.1960byowner/chef AnthonyNapolitano,offersPortland'sfinestItalian cuisinewithaverygoodItalianwineselection. Spacious,beautiful,Italiandecorateddiningrooms. Privateroomsavailableforlargegroups.Veal saltimbocca,fettucinitoscano,zuppadepesce. ClassicItaliandesserts,Anthony'sownpistachio gelato.Lunch:$5—$8,Tu-F,ll:30am-2pm.Dinner: $9—$18.Tues.-Sat.from5pm.337CumberlandAve., freeparkingavailable.Pleasecall772-9232.

OrientalTable,Szechuan,HunanEtCantonese.We willprepareanyofourdishestoyourliking.Weare happytoaccommodateyourspecialrequest;please letusknowyourpreferences.Weservemanyvege¬ tarianandheart-smartchoices.Hrs:Mon-Thu H:30am-8pm,FriEtSat1l:30-9pm,Sundayclosed. 106ExchangeSt.(topoftheOldPort)Portland.Tel: 775-3388,Fax:772-3388.Food:•••1/2,Service:—, Valueforthe$••••fromPortlandPressHerald-Go CheapEats,Nov.,2000

Parker'sRestaurant.Since1989Parker'shasbeen acornerstoneinNorthDeeringArea.Openseven daysaweek11:30amtilmidnight.Homemade soups,greatsalads,hand-cutsteaksmakeforthe perfectbusinesslunch.Freshseafood,pastaand chickenroundoutaperfectmenu.1349 WashingtonAve.878-3339

ThePepperclubisaprize-winningrestaurant("Best Vegetarian"Et"BestValue"inFrommer'sGuideto NewEngland)featuringcreativeworldcuisine.Its blackboardmenutypicallylistsfivevegetarian,three fish,Etthreemeatentrees,includingasuperb organicbeefburger.Peppercluboffersrelaxed,col¬ orful,unusuallyaffordablediningontheedgeofthe OldPortw/easy,freeparkingEtgoodwinesEtbeers. Opennightlyat5p.m.;creditcardsaccepted.78 MiddleStreet,nearFranklinArtery.772-0531.

PortlandDineAroundCluboffersadining rewardsprogramatover75restaurantsthrough¬ outcoastal,centralandwesternMaine.Enjoy savingsof$10-$25whenevertwopeopledine. Useyourcardtwiceandyou'vemorethanpaid foryourMembership(stillonly$29.95).With morethan33newrestaurantsthisyear,youhave morechoicesthaneverinfinedining,familydin¬ ing,regional,innovative,whateverthepalate desires.Call77504711,orvisitdineportland.com formoreinformation.Treatyourselftoaculinary adventuretonight!

SaigonThinhThanh,608CongressStreet, Portland."Ofthe137restaurantslistedinthe 1996-97edition,SaigonThinThanhisafourstarrestaurantrankedfirstinvalue.SaigonThin ThanhisMaine's-andprobablyNewEngland'sfinestVietnameserestaurant.''-PortlandDining Guide."Fourstarsforfood,service,Ftvaluefor money.Withgood,healthy,flavorfulfood& quickserviceinapleasant,cleanatmosphere, SaigonThinThanhisworthinvestigating."-Press Herald. 773-2932.

SnowSquallrestaurantvotedafavoritebythe locals;"Yougotta,trytherestaurant".Succulent Ducktwoways,LargeLobsters,GrilledAtlantic salmonwithfrizzledleeks,BakedHaddock,and MaineCrabcakeswithGrainmustardAioli,are standoutsonourwiderangingmenu.Dinneris servednightlyLunchMondaytoFridayand Sundaybrunch11a.m.to1p.m.SundayDinner from12noonto8p.m.Enjoyourcozyfireside lounge,featuringalightermenuorthefulldin¬ nermenuforcasualdining.Privateroomsto accommodate100.Reservationarealwayswel¬ comeatwww.snowsquall.comor799-2232

TonyRoma's"FamousForRibs"isconveniently locatedattheendofExit7oftheMaineTurnpike, adjacenttotheHowardJohnson'sinSouth Portland&justminutesfromtheMaineMali.Tony Roma'sacrossthecountryspecializeinthebest barbecueribsw/ouroriginalsauce.Thegrillis alwaysfiredupforafullmenuofchicken,prime rib,steaks,seafood,Etsandwiches,Etourfamous loafofonionrings.Breakfastbuffetopensat7am. LunchEtdinner7daysaweek.Enjoythecasual atmosphereofTonyRoma's.

TortillaFlathasbeenservingNewEnglandersfine MexicanfoodEtdrinkfornearly30years.At1871 ForestAvenueinPortlandyoucanfindfavorites likenachos,fajitas,chimichangas,tamales,burritos, tacos,enchiladas,Etfrozenmargaritassevendaysa week,aswellasseafood,steak,porkEtchicken cookedw/aMexicanflair.Withlunchspecials startingat$4.95,achildren'smenu,nightlyspe¬ cials,aChiliHappyHour,ascreened-indeck,Et take-out,TortillaFlatisamemorableMexican experienceyoucanaffordanytime.Formoreinfor¬ mation,call797-8729.

WokInnSzechuan,Hunan,CantoneseEtThai. Excellentfood,fastandaffordable.Choosefrom morethan130deliciousmenuitems.Eatinor takeout.DeliverytoCapeElizabeth, Cumberland,Falmouth,Gorham,Portland, Scarborough,SouthPortland,Westbrook, YarmouthHours:Sun-M11:30am-9:30pm,Th 11am-11pm,F-Sa11am-2am.1209Forest Ave.,Portland.797-9052or797-9053

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 usoutat:www.woodysburgers.com

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Builtin1855,justfiveminutesfrom BathalongtheGeorgetownPeninsula, RobinhoodBreeMeetinghousebeganas atownhall,chapel,andlibraryand since1995hascontinuedtodrawcrowds asoneofthetoprestaurantsinMaine.

StartingwithadelectableCrabBisque, delicatelyseasonedwithfreshtarragon andthyme,andalentilsoupelegantly

flavoredwithsmokedducksausageand amixtureofherbs,wedoseintoacrisp, refreshingsaladofendiveandsmoked salmonmousse,withroastedshallot vinaigrette($8).

Next,wesampledfromoneofthebest pastryconcoctionswe’veewerhad. Imagineapuffpastryfilledwithanincred¬ iblecombinationofbutton,shitake,oys¬ ter,andPortabellamushroomsmagically mingledwithleeks,garlic,cream,and crackedpepper($8).Andhowcouldwe nottrytheKrcatopitas,delicatephyllo pastryfilledwithgroundlamb,feta, onion,andfreshherbswithamushroom MarsalaGlacedeViande(S7.50)?

Uponlearningfromourserverthat ChefGagnemakeshisownsausages (andisintheprocessofbuildingasmok¬

eronthesite),wehadtotrytheI.ittle \ndouillcBiscuitsCoiiQuesoSauce ($7.50).Aperfectblendoftextureand flavor,thespicy,smokedsausageperme¬ atesthelightcheesesauceandwarm, flakybiscuits.Youcancatthisdishand takeitwithyou,asthemarvelouscream cheesebiscuitsareavailablefrozenin convenientpackages,oven-readvforthe homeversionofjourownRobinhood experience($6perdozen,72layers).

WiththeofferingsatRobinhoodbeing themosteclecticandinvitingwc rememberseeing(fromCajuntoAsian withasolidCordonBleuthroughout), wecountedourblessingsandproceeded withasuperblymarinatedlamb.

Grilledexactlyaswelike,themeat’sfla¬ vorswerewellcomplementedwithgrilledmaplesweetpotatoes,crispgreenbeans, andcolorfilltomatomintrelish($22).We sharedthelambalongwithtournedos, leantenderloin,grilledanddrizzledlightly withBearnaiseandcrispygarlicsauces, servedwithtastyroastedpotatoesanda fleshgardenvegetable($23).

Ourwineaccompanimentwasperfect; aBlackstoneCabernetSauvignon($24) selectedfromalistthatreflects,like eventhinghere,contemplationin choiceandgenerosityinpricing.

There’salwaysroomforsomethinglike anorangecremebailee($7)andrasp¬ berrieswithCremeAnglaiseandGrand Marnier($7)!Wcmadequickworkof thewonderfulbigbowlofbailee,and

theabundanceofsweetberrieswith theirwondrousdressingmadeforthe perfectendingtowhatwehopewillbe anoft-repeatedtour.

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Choosetoliveinadynamicatmos¬ pherefullofactivityandinteresting people.That’s75StateStreet.The residentsandfriendlystaffwork J togethertodeterminetheperfectmix ofservicestosuitaperson’sneeds. LocatedinPortland’sWestEndwith

viewsoftheharborandconvenient tomuseums,thesymphonyandnearby shoppingtheatmospherecan’tbebeat. Soifanindependentlifestyleand securityarcimportanttoyoumakethe choicethatmakesthedifference.Call andaskforatourwithLoritoday.

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Followingtherockyshorelinefrom PortlandConnin'ClubtoCousins Island,serpentineRoute88along IhilmonthFore-sideandCumberland Fore-sideisoneofthemostexclusive extended‘neighborhoods’inMaine.After all,notevervresidentialareaishometo familieslikethePavsons.collectorsof PicassosandvanGoghsandtheformer ownersoftheNewYorkMels.IxsIris, thevanGoghauctionedatSolhcbv’sin 198/.wasoncesimplv'decoration'above amantelpieceouthere.

Butotherfortunesflourishedhere,too. WalterIlammons.forinstance,didprcttv wellforhimself.Butthenvonwoulddo prcttvwellforvoursclfasfinancialconsul¬ tanttoabigpartoftheWoolworthfor¬ tune.Iliswealthallowedhimtocreate57 ForesideRoadinCumberlandI’oresidc, asprawlingbrickHnglish-stvlcestatethat

rolledallthewaxdownthehilltothe Atlantic,in1920.ListedforsalebvRichie GarrettofRc/MaxBvTheBaxforS2.25 million,thehousehasanimmensefront lawn,stables,atwo-laneseparate Brunswickbowlingallev,asweepingelipticalstaircase,deededwaterrights,and theechoicfeelingofavanishedsocietv. Behindthefronthedgesandgate sweepsanimmensegreenlawnlarge enoughforacroquettournament.Ilie fover,whichleadstoatwo-stoncentral hallshowcasingaromanticovalstaircase, liashighlxdetailedcrownmoldingsthat maxhaxenomatchinMaine.

I’liercaretwodoorsoffthefoxer-one leadingtothebutler'spantnandsenice quarters,andanotherIoatiledbathroom withinacloakroomlargeenoughforall ofyourparty’sequipageafterthelox hunt/tennismatch/dressage.

Totheleftofamassixepaneledfire¬ placeinthelong,shallowlivingroom thatoncehadviewsofthesea(before treesthatcouldbetrimmedintenened) isavervlongtiledsunroom.Ihenet¬ workofsenicepassagewaysandatele¬ phoneandfirepreventionsxstemthatare

connectedeventotheoutbuildingsbring tomindscenesfrom(HosfordPark.I’’ancifulpaintingsilluminatethehugechil¬ dren’splavroomonthethirdfloor.

‘Originalhardware’and’periodporce¬ lain’doesnotdojusticeIo57P’oreside Road.Thishouseisapost\\brldWarI timecapsulethat,whileinexcellentcon¬ dition,doesrequiresomeupdatingto thekitchen.

Inalllikelihood,legendaryPortland architectGeorgeBurnhamdesigned57 P’oresicleRoad,Cumberlandb’oreside, fortheIlammonsfamily.

Burnham’ssignatureChineseinspiredoverhangsgcntlvcurve alongthesilverymauveandgreen slateroofthatadornsthebackofthe house,justthewavthevdoacrossthe frontofPortlandCountryClub,which hedesigned.P’romwindowstotiles,the buildingmaterialsofthe1lammons Estateappeartomatchperfectlywithother knownBurnhamcreationsalongtheP’oresidc,includingBurnham’sownhouse(see “IlieIInencompassabhQuietI,ifeof MargaretBurnham,”byGwenThom]>son,PortlandMagazine,1995),nowthe homeofSen.OlympiaSnoweandformer Gov.JohnMcKernan,anditsnearmatch immediatelytotheright,thehomeofthe Waldrons(ownersofloealautodealerships suchasPerformanceMotors).

Sothere'ssomethingbeautifulandtrag¬ icabout57P’orcsideRoadifit’saBurn¬ ham,becausethearchitectcommitted suicideafterreversalsoffortuneinthe Depressionof1929,cuttingshorta careerthatwasbeginningtorivalthatof JohnCalvinStevens.

Infact,youngBurnham,tall,talented.

andostensiblyconfident,hadbegunto surpassStevensinsonicwavsbvsecuring majorcommissionssuchastheBeaux ArtsdesignofthePorteous,Mitchell BraundepartmentstoreonCongress Street(nowhometo.MaineCollegeof Art)andtheimposinggraniteCumber¬ landCountyCourthouse.

Perhaps57Forcsidc,ifauthenticated, willbeconsideredoneofBurnham's mostambitiousworks.

AgrandswaleofImglislicountryland¬ scapingsprawlsprepossessinglyinthe backofthishouse.Agraniteandtile patioensurevoustaraboveitall.Butthe moreyougetafeelfortheplace,the morevoufindyourselfcomingbackto... whowasthisWalter1lammons? hortimatck.hissecretary,Dorothy Wliitncv,76,stilllivesinthesepartsand remembersworkingwithIlammonsas anentrv-Icvelfinancialassistantathis Portlandoffice.

“Iwenttherein1945.Iwasoneofhis secretaries,andthevhadofficesintown. Thevwerefinancialconsultants.Itwas mvunderstandingthathehadhadabro¬ keragebusinessinthe1930s,butwhenI wenttoworkforhimin1943thatwas longgone,andthebusinesswasScott Corp.,consultants.Thatwashismiddle name,Scott.1lewasvennice,topdraw¬ er.IIewinteredinMiamiBeachalthe SurfClubandwashereinthesummer. Iletreatedhisemployeesvenwell.Ile wasfinancialconsultantforBvron DeWittMiller,aseniorexecutiveat Woolworth.Mr.Millerownedahomein PalmBeach.TheMillerestatewason thelocationofthepresentForesideNurs¬ ing1Ionic.Mr.Miller,hiswife,andhis son,BvronStrongmanMiller,wholived inCreenwich,Connecticut,hadagreat manymunicipalbondsandPmsure theirstocksincludedWoolworth.Ilewas anicelookingmanwhoenjoyedCrahamcrackerswithmilk.Iwasthegofer backthen,beingtheyoungest. Iwouldhavctogoto\loustaki'son CenterStreetandgetachocolateice creamsodaforhimonahotday.Iused tohavetotakeabustoIInionStationto pickuphistrainticketstoNewYorkand Bostonforhim;Itookdictationfromhim aswell.IIewasgenerous,andverynice

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rhododendrons,dogwood,andafallbloomingclimatuscurlingaroundan arch."IIe’sadroitlyaddedadormer upstairs,completelyupdatedthe electricity,andopenedupadesigner kitchenwithgreenItalianmarble counters.Tllehouseisasumptuousstudy ofcolor(cream,celadon,andmaroon1 andperiodantiques.

Second,thislittlegemwasdesigned fromthefirsttobeafancitulshowcase forallthingsQueenAnne.Designedby ayoungJohnCalvinStevenswhilein theemployofErancisEasscttin1882, 171Vaughanwasoriginallycalledthe ElizabethMcDonaldCottageand createdforservantsassignedtothe imposingbrickMcDonaldMansion (whichsoldforjustS’OO.OOOinthe mid1980s-nowitscoachman’shouse

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Aprivateroad,surroundedbyacresofprotected, unbuildable land access this contemporary cape. Privatelysitedon3-3±acresfeaturing550ft.of waterfrontage,rollinglawns,gardens,ascreened ingazebo.32fl.fishingpierandtenniscourtwith southerlyviewsouttoCascoBay.Itsfivelevels feature three bedrooms, an art studio and room lorexpansion

$1,850,000

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90 VAUGHAN STREET

Portiand

Historicoceanfrontestateon4.86acreswith2i5 feetoffrontageontheIsoldAtlanticOcean.Features eight bedrooms, three and a half baths, three fireplaces and many original details including custom built-ins, butler’s pantry and servants quarters.BeautifulgardensdesignedbyFrederick LiwOlmstedwithwalkingpathstotheoceangrace thisspectacularestate.

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Raymond

SEBAGO IAKE - POINT SYLMOR

$990,000

Classic|9|5brickmansionlocatedinthehistoric WesternPromenadeareaofPortland,featuressix fireplaces,fivebedroomsincludingamastersuite with dressing room, and a formal entry with open staircasetothethirdlevel.Plusseparateguest quarterswithaprivateentrance.

CallVaughanPratt207-874-6156

South Freeport FOGG POINT

7± ACRE WATERFRONT PARCEL

A choice acre private parcel offering 3~ :’±ft.of waterfrontage on Casco Bay with expansive views ofthebayanditsislandstotheeastandsouth.A matureforestabundantwithwildlife,thisisthe perfectsettingforanestatequalityresilience.

$1,150,000

CallJohnSaint-Amour207-874-6160

Atruefamilycompoundofferingtotalprivacyona peninsulaoflandwithl.300±ft.oflakefrontage, sand beach, stone pier, bath house X expansive views.Builtin1920.thecharmingpropertyfeatures a main house with 2 majestic fireplaces and screenedporchlinedwithstonepillars.3bednxim guesthouse, boathouse and 3-bay garage with workshop&apt.Neverbeforeavail. $2,700,000 CallKarenReiche207-874-6152

Raymond

BREEZY POINT ON SEBAGO IAKE

Builtin1993.thisexceptionaltimberframeyearroundhomeisprivatelynestledamongtallpines and has one of the most expansive sandy loaches onthelakewithbeautifullakeviewsenjoyedfrom most rooms. Features LOOP sq.ft, of open living space. 3 bedrooms including a first floor master suite.2fieklstonefireplaceswithgranitehearths,a billiardnx)m.plusrecreationroom. $2,100,000 CallKarenReiche207-874-6152

Sweeping views of Casco Bay and it s island highlight this 3± acre property with 450± feet of water frontage and tidal dock. The residence has undergone a total renovation and features four bedrooms and three baths. The sun-filled rooms and outside decks overlooking the water are perfectforentertaining.JustminutesfromPortland anditsamenities.

$1,375,000

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Scarborough

“PRA1T CO IT AGE" - ATLANTIC HOUSE

Seaside collage in the prestigious Atlantic House community on 18 beautifully designed and landscaped acres. Features "50± fl. of shoreline frontage on Scarborough Beach. Maine's finest white sand beach. Designed in a shingle-style featuring3.0M±sq.ft,withmagnificentoceanviews, fireplace&2-cargarage.Amenitiesincludeheated p<x)l,tenniscourts,clubhouseN more.S865.000 CallVaughanPratt207-874-6156

Cape Flizabeth OCEANFRONT COTTAGE

Thisquaintyear-roundcottagelocatedonthecoast of Maine with crashing surf at the end of a desirable seaside neighborhood features views of distant lighthouses, the islands of Casco Bay and breathtakingsunrises.Offers2.000sq.ft,with3 bedrooms and baths and a living room with fireplace and room for expansion. A sloping lawn leadstothertxkyIx-ach. $775,000 Call John Saint-Amour 207-874-6160

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$575,000 buvs vou a gorgeous summer or vear-round home! Just a two minute walk fromthePinePointBeaches.I'Atcnsivewaterviews.Wraparoundporch.Gourmet Kitchen,SccuritvSvstcm.I-irgcYard.

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Thisexceptionalprivatewaterfronthomeislocatedonapeninsulaliketwo acresinthedesirable,uppermiddlebayareaofthelake.The500feetof privatelakefrontincludesasandyswimmingarea,seasonaldockandwell maintainedlandscape.Thehomehastreebedrooms,twobatsh.ahottub, lotsofopenlivingspaceand anunobstructedviewofthe lakefrombothupperand lowerlevels.Thelowerlevel hasapatiowalkoutanda guestefficiencybar.The upperlevelhasapatiodeck anddirectentry,heated,two carEarageattached. $1,150,000

FRYEBURG

Thisisaqualitybuiltexpandedcapeinagreatvillagelocation.Thisfine sevenroomhomeoffersaspaciousscale,fourbedrooms(twoup/twomain .level),twofullbaths(onehasa hydrojettub),twofireplaces >(oneinthefamilyroom/oncin the1.shapedliving/dining room),a\VIcedarcloset,andan upperlevelbedroomwithalarge WIcloset.Therearyardis lovelywitharaisedpatioand masonrygrill.Theattached garagehasdirectentrytothe basementandthereisadetached garagewhichisidealforextra vehiclesorhobbiesandcrafts. $190,000

OneofakindEuropeancottagewith carriagehouse.Beautifulcustomkitchen withburlmaplecabinets,antiqueslatesink, andkingpinefloors.3.5acres,stonewalls, reflectingpondanddesignergardens. Sophisticatedandcharming.Amustsee! $639,000

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OntheRocks

MagnificentnewoceanfronthomeoverkxiksthefamousNubble Lighthouse.Uniqueeuclaseofcstatc-qualitvpropertiesfronting Maine'srockscoastline.4BR’sincludeprisate,lavishmastersuite. 'Ibp-of-thc-lincappliances,systemsandfinishes.

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Melonai)Cottage-bs-lhe-sea

Youwon’tfindamorecaptivatingharborviewnormorecharminglit¬ tlehomeinsouthernMaine.Newlyremodeledtomaximizetheviews whileretainingtheauthenticperioddetails,thepropertyincludesa boathouseanda”7'dockwithunobstructedoceanaccess.

$899,000

Captain’sParadise

CommandingviewsofVirk1larborandadce]>-walcrdockdistinguish thisbrand-new6BRresidenceinaprestigiousneighborhood.StrollIo finerestaurants,sandbeach,golfiktennis.Sun-drenched,open floorplan,1stfloormastersuite.3rdflixirNanny'squarters.

$2,325,000

Lighthouse Mews

SpectacularviewsoftheNubbleLighthousehighlightthissuperb Contemporary.beautifullyappointedwithstate-oi-lhe-artfeatures insideandout.Thehomeissurroundedbycurvingmahoganydecks andhandsomeplantingsdesignedformaximumprivacywithmini¬ malmaintenance.

$1,095,000

Lnjovharborviews,deededbeachrights,andsourownmixiringfrom thissupcrblv-craftcd3BRhome.Rarehardwixxls;extensivedecksand largeexpansesofglassinvitecarefreeindixir/outdrxirliving;acozyfire¬ placewarmstheintimate,paneledlivingrexim.

$649,000

TwentvAcresofPastoralBeauty Bringvourloveandimaginationtothishistoricfarmsteadinoneof Nork’soldestneighborhrxxls.Thepropertyincludesanuntouched Colonialhomeandseveralhamsandoutbuildings.Residential,devel¬ opment.and/orcommercialpotential.

$695,000

Winsome Water Mews

Wonderfulopportunityinthecharmingseacoastvillageol BlueHill.Combinelifeathomewithyourowngallery,gift shoporhomestudio/office.Startahealthcenterfor alternativecare.ConsideraBed&Breakfastorsimplyavillage residence,(.harmingbrickcapewithattached,heatedbarn, circa1829onBlueHill'spicturesqueMainStreet.Twelve rooms,twoworkingfireplaces,hardwoodfloors,pressedtin ceiling,spaciousstudio...$345,000.

Gorgeousnewhomewith120'+/-waterfrontonWilsonLake.2100sf+/-onfirstfloor;hugebonus roomtobefinishedover3baygarage;daylightbasementtooffer2000sf+/-ofadditionalliving spaceifdesired;PLUSaclassic5bdrmcottageatwatersedge.Whatadream...

$450,000

Classic Boulevard Colonial Revival

avorallthatgraciousurbanlivinghastoofferinihis1927WATERFRONT brickhome.Inthemorning,strolltheFrederickLawOlmsteadparkwayat thefootofyourflagstonepath:intheafternoon,kayak,windsurf,sail,orrow beautifulBackCoxeatyourfrontdoorstep;andintheeveningwalktoPortland PublicMarketfordinnerandaconcertatMerrillAuditorium.Atnight,watchthe fireworksoxertheharborfromyourcoveredbackporch.Enjoyallthisfromoneof thefinestneighborhoods(withinwalkingdistanceofpublic&privateschools,the university,andOldPortshopping)intheheartof"America'smostlivablecity.”

Everywindowaffordsanincomparablewaterandcityview.The28-lt.living roomhasfrenchdoors,atudorfireplace,andarchwaysleadingtothemediterraneanstylesolariumwithtiledfloorandvaultedceiling.Thespaciousmasterbedroomand thecozydenbothhavegasfire-places.Thegourmetkitchenandbutler'spantry leadingtothediningroomareelegantlyappointedwithgranitecounters,cherry cabinetry,tilefloors,andstainlesssteelappliancesincludingaJenn-Airmodulargas grillwithconvectionoven.Thereare5bedrooms,2I/2tiledbaths,anda17-xI7ft.artist'sstudiodesignedby thefirmofJohnCalvin Stevens.Theslateroofand copperHashingarenew.as arethecarefullyrecreated woodengutters,soffits,and soffittabs.

Thefurnace,circular drivewayxvithisland,and granitestepsarealsonew. Attachedgarage,built-ins, originalfixtures,security system&hardwoodfloors throughout. $675,000

sti \\i\t; Colonial with el on 3+prixateaero, outbuilding, rural

EnjoyspectacularpanoramicviewsofCascoBayand theWhiteMountainswhilerelaxinginthis3bedroom2 fullbathpenthouseoffering1900squarefeetofliving space,centralair,largebalcony,convenientlylocated1 cargaragewithadditionalparking.Nicelymaintained buildingwithupdatedcommonareas,sauna,security systemandingroundpool.Calltodayforaprivate showing. Only$300,000.

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OneofLakeRegion’sfinestdining experiences,andbeautifullocations. Highlyvisible,intheverypopularand lovelyHarrisonVillage,this establishment is nestled between Long Lake and Crystal Lake with plenty of

parking. Newer building (seats 125 plus bar), bright country atmosphere, top notchcommercialkitchen(lobstertanks),andprivateparty accommodations. All systems are new, or updated.

Hereisasituationforapartnership,foradedicatedfamily,oron-site owner. Time for a “Life-Style” change? Bring your dreams, your experience, anddedicationandyoucancreatealegacyinfinediningthatcanbloomand prosper. $470,000. Call Carol Guy, or Charles Fox for details. Pre¬ qualification&Confidentialitystatementsrequired.

SWEDEN:

Sunny Contemporary with Mountain Views on 2+/-AC. In the Country with the wrap-around deck. 10 rooms 3-4 bedrooms, fireplace, open and bright kitchenwithlotsofcabinetspace. An exceptional property!’ Call Charles Fox for details & showing appointments. $275,000

NEWCUSTOMBUILTHOMEfeaturinglegacygradeconstructionwithan eyetowardlowmaintenanceandenduringvalue.Situatedonovertwo waterfrontacresjustinsidethelowerSaintGeorgefromMuscongusBayand theopenocean.Experiencesummersunsets,saltybree/es.sealsandsea birdsfromthewatersidedeckorstepinsidetotheampletireplaccdfamily roomthatvaultstwostoriesandhassaltwaterviewsfromeverywindow. Yourfamilyandguestswillappreciatethecomfortprovidedbythefour spaciousbedrooms(masterhavingafireplace)andthreeandahalfluxurious baths.Otherfeaturesandamenitiesincludetheequippedkitchen,formal diningroom,livingroom,laundry,finishedbasementspaceandagenerous attachedtwo-cargarage.Goforlongquietwalksontheexclusivespruce lined"endofthepeninsulalane”orindulgeyourselfin(hetinediningand mansculturaleventsofferedinthemid-coastarea.$879,600

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WestBath

Thisdistinctivewaterfronthomewithitswidehallsandspacious roomsallononefloorisuniqueinthateveryrcximishandicapped accessible.Theopenkitchen/breakfast/familyareafeaturesgleaming wixxlfloors,walk-inpantry,cherrycabinets,and,inthefamilyarea, built-inbookcases,fireplaceandglassdoorstothedeck.Theformal diningroomleadstothelivingroomwhichalsofeaturesafireplace. Inaddition,thereisalibrary,threebedroomsuites,largelaundry nxtm,(whichalsoincludesashowerforyourdog),ashoporstudio withseparateentranceandadaylightrecreationroominthe basement.The6.6acresofwoodedprivacyincludearampand floatonthecove,anddeededaccesstoadeepwaterdockontheNew Meadows.Pricedat$595,000

Brunswick

Locatedwithineasywalkingdistanceofdowntownand BowdoinCollege,thistransitionalFederal-Greekrevivalhome retainsallofitsoriginalcharmwhileprovidingthemany benefitsof21stcenturyliving.Includedareeightlargeand beautifullyproportionedroomswithfivefireplaces,detailed woodwork,interiorshutters,customkitchenand2.5baths. Thepropertyalsoincludesafourcargarageandlovelyintown lotwithgardensandfenced-inbackyard.$375,000

Brunswick

It’sjustabouttimeforyourchoiceofcabinets,countersand colorsinthisfinequalitycontemporary-homewhichisnearing completioninMeadowbnxik.Itincludesafirstfloorbedroom andbath,largekitchen/familyrtxtmwithfireplaceandbreakfast area,formallivinganddiningrtxtms,largemastersuiteplustwo additionalbedroomsandbathupstairs,hardwoodfloors, extensivedeckandmore.$429,000(Photoofsimilarhome)

THE ULTIMATE COUNTRY STORE islocatedina uniquebaysidecommunity,easilyaccessibletothesouthern midcoastarea.Ithasestablishedareputationforservicesince 1959.Wellequippedasanactivegrocerystoreandmeat market,thestoreprovidesanexceptionalopportunityasa successfulfamilybusinessorforasoleproprietor.Thepriced of$285,000includesinventory.CallDunbarOehmig

North Bath

Tiredriveandobservationdeckareiirandselectiveclearing hasbeencompletedtoestablishthepark-likesettingofthe5 AC peninsula. The entire 16 AC +/- parcel OF LAND includes1250+/-ofwaterfrontageonMerrymeetingBay (deepwater)andBlackwaterCove.Thepropertyisapproved foroneextraordinaryhomesite,amiasepticdesignisavailable. Pricedat$420,0004OtherlotsonMerrymeetingBayfrom4 ACfor$210,000to8ACfor$295,000

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Islesboro Island Select Properties

Islesboro:summerhavenofchoice,asimplewayoflifeforover200years.

Pripet Woods Oceanfront Acreage And Rustic Shore Cottage Wonderful views andprivacyfrom8woodedacresgently slopingto263feetofgravelbeachwith mooringonEastPenobscotBay.Rustic 3-bedroomcottagerightbytheshore. $425,000

Victorian Village Farmhouse In Dark Harbor,closetoshops,restaurants, boating.Waterview.Spaciousand comfortable.Over2,400squarefeetof completelyfurnishedlivingspace.5 bedrooms,3baths,2fireplaces,3 additionalfinishedatticrooms.Great4 seasonlocation.$299,000

.Mill Creek Road Home

Well maintained 3 bedroom home, attractivelylandscaped.Insulated 2-cargarage.Private,sunny locationon3-acrelot,roomfor shoporguesthouse.Neartown shops,golfcourse,ferrvlanding, andpublictowndock.$250,000

Dark Harbor Village Restaurant Elegantdininginhearofsummercolony withwell-establishedclientele.About 3,000squarefeelandthreediningrooms, twostorevs.Withmajorrenovationsin 2000,thiswell-equippedrestaurantoffers flexibledining,service,andstorage facilitiestomeetyourinnovation.$250,000

Harbor View Gallery Space and ResidenceAbout4,500sfonthe cornerinDark11arborvillage. 1,700squarefootfirstfloor gallery/commercialspacewith9' tinceilings,2ndfloor;3bedrooms, 3rdfloorapartment,widow'swalk. Greatopportunityinaprime location.$200,000

Westport: Buildyourfour-season retreatonagorgeous 2.5-5.6acresitewith SheepscotRiver.Rum CoveorStream frontage.Enjoythe milesofnaturetrails, deep-watermooring, dockageandthe spectacularbeautyof RumCove.Prices startat $315,000

Wiscasset:ListedontheNationalRegisterof HistoricPlaces,thisantiquestorefeatures greatoriginalroomswithpumpkinpinefloors. 3 full floors of shop space and plenty of storagespace.

$378,500

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“Niceoldfarmhousewithmanyupdates.Large shopadditionplusbarnallowsformany possibilities.1.75acresinSullivan$115,000”

“OnpopularHancockPointRd.,thishomeis locatedclosetothetowndock,tennisand manyotherrecreationalinterests.Many updatesplus5acresaddtoitsvalue.$159,000”

“ModestcottageonGouldsboroPointwithdeep wateraccess.Inaareaofupscalehomes,the locationiseverything.Manypossibilities.$84,900”

“Renovatedtotheconditionofnew.This homeinDeerIslehassweepingwaterviews. Privatelylocatedithasalottooffer.Granite counters,woodfloorsandmore.$250,000.”

“OverlookingtheyachtharborinSorrento,this homehasacontemporarylookandfeel.Open floorplanandastonefireplacedominatesthe livingropm.$429,000”

“Noroftenthatyoucangetayearroundhome onapristinelakethatsitsonthewatersedge. BranchLakeisnearEllsworthandBangorbut thehomeisprivatelylocated.$254,900”

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Pulpit Rock Acreage Perry

WithviewsacrossPassamaquoddyBaytowardsSt.Andrews,NB,this 115acreparcelfeatures2700’ofprimeoceanfrontage,35acresof commerciallymanaged,wildblueberryfields,aSEfacingelevatedhouse sitew/drilledwellandabeautifulsandbeachw/stunningrockformations. CallBangor207-947-1507$895,000.00

EvergreenEstate&Farm Greenville

Privateandsecluded,this175acreestateoverlooksMooseheadUke.Builtin1938, theoriginalTudormansionw/25rooms,7BR,11BAandoakwoodwork throughoutiscompletelyrestoredandinmintcondition.Alsoasportingresort withswimmingpool,9holegolfcourse,14stalltimberframebamandindoor ridingringGenerousownerfinancing.CallBangor207-947-1507.$5,000,000.00

Gentleman'sfarm,with1800'scape,barn,tenniscourt,ponds,pineforest, farmedChristmastrees,blueberry'fields,orchards,cloverandhayfields, troutstream,wildlifehabitat,contains500acresofprimelandwith elevationsandviewstowardtheAtlanticOcean.NearCamdenandBellas!. CallBangor207-947-1507.$795,000.00

WithmountaintopviewsacrosseasternMaineofseverallakesandPenobscot Bay,thisexceptional321+/-acreparcelofpristinelandoffers1500i+/-of frontageonacrystal-clearspringfedlakewithspectacularhighcliffs,intricate rockformations,cavesandnaturalbeaches.Excellentfishingandwild-life viewing.Severalhomesites.CallCamden207-236-0066.$925,000.00

SoeateanPoint

Withsweepinglakeandmountainviews,this3800sqft,solarpowered,4 BR,5BA,cedarloglodgeissitedon42wildernessacreswith700iofsouth facingfrontage.Featuresfullwraparounddeck,gascommercialkitchen,3 waterfrontguestcabins,2cargarage.Set-upforfamily'orcorporate retreat.CallBangor207-947-1'507$995,000.00

Privateandaccessibleon2.6acres+/-with250'ofbold,deepwater frontageandviewsofNortonIslandinthedistance,thismodern3BR,2 BAhomefeaturesaglassed-ingreatroomwithbrickFPandafull,wide deck.SecondfloormasterBRfeaturesasittingarealoftandJacuzzitub. Garagew/unfinishedloft.CallCamden207-236-0066$500,000.00

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Cape Split Oceanfront Addison

DamariscottaRiverEstateParcel SouthBristol

This44+/-acreparcelw/700e+/-offrontageisnavigabletotheAtlantic Oceanandoffersdeepwatermooring,elevationsandviewstotheriver,a 19001runwayforsmallaircraft,ahanger,a4,000idriveway,uplandwell, andisfloatplaneaccessible.CallCamden207-236-0066.$1,249,000.00

FisherPonds

MaineNorthWoods

Consistingoff!milelongLittleFisherPond,initsentirety,andthesouthhalfofthe shorefrontage(4,000sqft)onBigFisherPond,with2,536acres,andonemileorso offrontageonBlackStream.Privatewildernesspropertywithgtxxlroadsystem, greatwildlifesieving,sunsetsistasoverthewater,troutfishingstream,easyaccess. GallBangor207-947-1507$895,000.00

RangeleyLakeEstate Rangeley

Thismagnificentestatesettingoverlooksabeautifullakeinwestern Maine.With55acresofgroomedpineforestandfields,thispropertyalso features567i+/-oflakefrontagewithaboathouseandfloatingdock. Completelyrenovated3BR,3BA19thCfarmhouse,securitysystem,3car heatedgarage.CallBangor207-947-1507$2,650,000.00

Killingworth Farm Harrison

LocatednearahistoricvillagethatliesbetweenCrystalandLongLakes,thisvery private,west-facing130acrevintagefarm,withspectacularviewsacrossrolling fieldsandpineforestofMt.Washington,featuresabeautifullyremodeledcirca 1800classiccape wl 4BR,3QBA,5FP,fullyappliancedcaretakersapartment and3storybam.Publicdockingnearby.CMilBangor207-947-1507$895,000.00

Cobscook Bay Contemporary Perry

Enjoyagorgeousviewfromthedeckofasouth-facing,cedar-shingled,2BR,2 BA,solar-poweredcontemporary.Ona37acrepeninsulaw/2400i+/-of frontagew/pocketbeaches,thistastefullydesignedhouse,featuresaglassed-in LRwZtilefloors,amodern,gourmetkitchen,openloftw/skylightsand balconyandamasterBRwZprivateBA.CallBangor207-947-1507$695,000.00

Withitsownfreshwaterpond,andasandbarconnectingtothemainland, this7.9acreislandliesonBrasd'OrLake,whichisalsoaninlandsea navigabletotheAtlanticOcean.Withbeautifullakeandmountainviews, sandbeaches,tallpinesandprotectedanchorage,thisuniqueislandalso offersseveralprimebuildingspots.CallBangor207-947-1507$149,000.00

Morrison Head Island NovaScotia

Yes!WebelieveourgreatViewPointsmakeallthedifferenceintheworldtothoseweserve. Whetheryouneedpost-hospital,rehabilitation,assistedlivingorlong-termcare,BaxterPlaceand Seasidehaveitallunderonecomfortableroofforyou.WiththebestviewsofBackBay,ahome-like feelinglikenoother,caring,knowledgeable,compassionatestaffandhighqualitycareandservices individualizedtomeetyourspecificneeds.

OurstrongestViewPoint:Ournumberonepriorityisthoseweserve.Period.

The Cellof Ragged Island

ByBarbaraF.Lefcowitz

Thefollowingstory,everybittrue, tookplaceinthesummerof2001, duringms'annualvacationon RaggedIsland.

HadInotbenttotiemvshoelaceIwould nothavenoticedtheabandonedcell phone,partlyconcealedbvmudandseagrassinthecow.(I<tmeaddthat1hate cellphones,considerthemaprimessmptomoftechno-plague,allthosepeoplewalk¬ ingdownastreetandshoutingtothemsekesasif(hexwerehardofhearing...) Ms'firstinstinctwastopitchthephone intoCascoBax.ButasIcrankedupmv arm.1heardamoanthatshiftedtothe shrilllamentsouhearwhenarealtele¬ phone’saccidentalleftoffthehook.

“Wlierearcvou?”IknewIwasnothallu¬ cinatingwhenapassinglobstennancalled out,Tmrighthere."thenspedawav.

Itriedagaintotossitwhenthephone said,moreclearlythistime,“Ineedto talktoNokia>567>4..."

Atrick,nodoubt.Revengeonthepart ofthecellphoneindustnsinceIhadpul> lishcdmvscreedabouttheirabominable slogan:PlIONESDON’TGIVE MIGRAINES, ONLY THEIR SPEAK¬ ERSDO.So1tossedthephone,butthe surfquicklyreturneditwiththeusual driftwoodandcondoms.“Nokia,Ineed

vou.Pleaseanswer,”followedbvstatic... Itclicked.Notjusttheabandoned phonebutthesituation:thephonewas Ionels,desperatetocontactoneofitsco¬ phones.Notaperson,butaphone.Probabhaphonethatbelongedtosomeone Itclicked.Thephone waslonely,desperateto contactoneofitsco¬ phones.Idroppeditinto thecove.

whouseditfrequentkandwithwhichit. thephone,hadhadmanysubliminal communicationswhiletheownerchatted abouttheweather,hislovelite,the stockmarket...

WliatwasIsupposedtodo?

Ifthephonecouldcontactthevoiceof EdnaSt.\'incentMillasorotherprevi¬ ousvisitorstotheisland,nowthatwould bedifferent.1lello,hello....Edna?Wliat didsoumeanwhensouwroteabout burningcandlesatbothends?

Silence.RecallingIhadleftapotof beansonthestose,1droppedthephone inthecoseandreturnedtothecottage. Onlstodiscoserthesamephoneorits

clonebelowthefrontsteps.Isetitona windowsillsoIcouldtrstorescuems charredbeans.Betweenspatulascrapes,I heardanexcitedsoice,rescalingthe phonehadbeenappropriatedonaDelta flighttoBostonbsaflightattendant who’dtosseditinthetrashwithplastic cups,uneatentunasalad,andother lunch-snackdetritus.Somehowthetides musthasecarrieditallthewasfrom LxrgantoMaine.

Thephonethencontactedanotherair¬ planephone,warnedthespeakertoshut itoff.Enough,lossitonceandforall. Dropitfromaboatfarouttosea,whereit couldfloattoitsheart’scontentwithother abandonedphones,somesinking,some floatinglikedeadfish.

ButIcouldn’tresistonemoretry:1lello, hello.Edna?Isthatsou?Theresponse cameinheasilyaccentedEnglish:“lliis isawarning.911.911.Bewarethenum¬ bersnineandelesen.”’llienlaughter, someonesasingwhatsoundedlike“Tlicy don’tsuspectathing,thoseidiots.Yeah. PortlandJetport,the6a.m.toDigan.“

IconsideredcontactingtheFBIbut decidedthessvouldprobablsthinkIwas justanothernutcase.

FLASH

EndlessSummer

"fillright,girls,smilelikeyou'vegotbrains!" laughsirrepressiblesurferRanciBoutet [“ExtremeRlaine,” PonnunDIHncnzmE, July/flugust 2000]atthegrandopeningofflquaholics,hernew surfingacademyon180PortRoadinKennebunk's lowerUillageonthewaytoRlainesurfdestination Gooch'sBeach.Here,youcanrentsurfboardsfor$40per" day(“includesdingrepair”)andwetsuitsfor$15adayfrom oneofIHaine'spremiergear-roundsurfers.Alsoavailable: canoes($40],skimboards($10],mountainbikes,andbodyboards.

TallestElminHewEngland

“WitchWayII”

TomSestohasrescuedmanyinteriordetailsfromWitchWay,BetteDauis’sandGaryMerrill'sformer mansion,andartfullyincludedthemintheinteriordesignofwhathecallshis"WitchWayII”onRoute77in Scarborough,auailableforpossiblerent.Frenchdoors,mantels,kitchendetails,euenthe24-caratbathroomfixtures

BetteusedatWitchWaynowadornWitchWayII.Bestofall,Gary’sformerlibrary(seeaboue),createdwith “wormywood,"hasbeengorgeouslyrecreatedinSesto’sstudyupstairswithsweepinguiewsoftheriuer.Brauo!

OneLiner

formerVintageRepactorDavidBlair E**^!*^' ranintosomegoodnewsaftertheclosing ofOakStreetTheatrelastyear.Inthe SissySpacek movieInTheBedroom, "I amthe'HlarlboroUlan'inthecredits,"he laughs."Iwasafeaturedextra,andIhad oneline,whichwas,'CanIhaveapackofmarlboroReds?'Ipurchasedthecigarettes fromfilarisaTomei.Ilookedatitasjustajob.Theypaidme$550forthedaywithno residuals.Thefilmingtookallday,abeautifuldayinabeautifullocation.Itwas filmedinsideacafeonabridge."Row,"Ihavemyresumeandmy8x10'soutto someindependentfilmmakersinthearea,mostofwhomwerealreadyfamiliarwith mystagework.Somehaveexpressedinterestinauditioningme.."Therehasbeen "verylittlestageworkavailable-it'sdismal."Tohelptieuplooseends,healso worksasawaiterattheFalmouthSeaGrill.

meet“Herbie,”thetallestelmtreeinallofHew England[accordingtotheElmResearchInstitute inHarrisville,RewHampshire],spreadingoutlike alovelywineglassontheleftasyouheadnorth upthehillonRoute88inYarmouthafteryoucrosstheRoyais River.“Fordirections,justlookfor...thetallestelminRew England,”alocaldeadpans.Herbie'safull20feetwideand 100feethigh,spreadingto120feetwide,fit230yearsold, HerbieisalsoaRevolutionaryWarveteran.|

AccordionCrimes,1

Everysummer,RlaineSqueeze,afearsomei gangofvolunteeraccordionists,descendsuponj. someofthestate'sfinestsummercelebrations.

Thisyear'sstopsinclude:TheWoodenBoat Show,July13,1:30p.m.;YarmouthClam<» Festival,July20,1p.m.;FestivaldeJoie, Rugust3;andtheRocklandLobsterFestival,<5

flugust4,1p.m.Daretojointhem!Call 766-2615orvisitwww.mainesqueeze.com. -Compiled8designedbyDannylouten6fllexIDatson

C 0 N G R A TULA T I 0 N S

tothefollowingpropertyownersonthesalesoftheirrespectiveproperties: *

MaineCommunitySupportingFoundationrecentlysold290CongressStreet,f/k/a Levinsky’sPlaza,toOwenB.Pickus.

Donral,LLCpurchaseda16unitapartmentcomplexlocatedat245GrayRoadin Windham,MainefromDonaldSkolfieid.

PenscoTrustCo.recentlypurchasedaretail/apartmentbuildinglocatedat185Port Road,LowerVillage,Kennebunk,MainefromDavidF.Gross.