Portland Monthly Magazine April 2007

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A CELEBRATION OF READING AND WRITING PRODUCED BY MAINE READS IN COOPERATION WITH COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS STATEWIDE

June22-24,2007

Monument Square Area, Downtown Portland

Joinusforaweekendfestivalofreadings,panels,performances, andothereventsfeaturingtopauthors,poets,playwrights,and performers.Allgenreswillbepresented,offeringsomething foreveryage.Morethanfiftyfreeevents!*

Tentative List of Programs

Friday evening, June 22

GalaBenefitforMaineReadsat.MerrillAuditoriumfeaturingPulitzerPrizewinner DavidMcCulloughtogetherwithdaughterDorieMcCulloughandactressGlenn Close.TicketstogoonsaleinMav.

Saturday, June 23 and Sunday, June 24

ReadingsanddiscussionsbyTessGerritsen,MaxineKumin,ElizabethIland,Phil IlooseandJuliaSpencer-1lemingaswellasfriendsfromMoonPicPress,AliceJames Books.Stonecoast.PortlandStage.TheTellingRoom,andmanyothers!

JaneBroxonwritingmemoir,PhilipLaskeronfilmandTVwriting,('diariesShieldson thechallengesofwritinghis2006biographyoftheelusiveIlarperLee,andanarrayof panelistsonwritingpicturebooks,fantasv,romance,mysteryandsuspense...

KidseventsandprogramswithBrianLies,AlanSockabasin,DonIcndler,Lynn Plourde,MelissaSweet,Matt'lavaresandothers...

PerformancespresentedbvPortlandStageandPoetryOutLoudwithPortVeritas...

Illustrationandbookartexhibitions,graphicnovelistsandthePortConAnimc/Manga conventionacrossthebridge...

And much, much more!

For more information go to mainereads.org or call 207 871-9100.

Elephant Walk

RemembertheoldElizabethTaylormovie ElephantWalk?

1felttheghostofanoldpathwayrecently whenIduckedintoGeo'sPastisserieCafeat 27ForestAvenue.

It'stheveryspotwhereTheSwanDive restaurantusedtoholdcourtfrom1984 through1986.Afewyearslater,thissame site-immediatelytotheleftofthemain entrancetothePortlandPerformingArts Ccnter-washometoAlberta'sII,asecond locationtocomplementJimLedue'sstar¬ ryheadquartersat21PleasantStreetthat AtlanticMonthlypraisedasoneofthefinest restaurantsinNewEngland.CrowdsattendingPortlandStageeventsnextdoorusedto swarmintotheseglitteringestablishmentsbeforeandafterperformances.

Talkaboutaburialgroundforthe1980s.TheSwanDivesetthestandardfornouvelle cuisineinMaine,whileAlberta'sIIwassortoflikehavingalittleSardi'srighthereon ForestAvenue;IrememberspottingMichaelj.Foxandhisfianceethereonenight,stop¬ pingbyapresPortlandStagefullmonthsbeforewewentBackToTheFuture.Bothrestau¬ rantswerehighconcept,soitwasalongfallfromthedizzyheightstheyreached.

Today,Geo'sPatisserieCafeispaintedbrightyellow,likearecoveryroom.

Theupstairsgalleryisdoneupinbrightyellow,too.Thebakedgoodsinsidethelong glassdisplaycaseincludeGermanbrotchen,Irishsodabread,brioche,andCopenhagen chocolatecinnamoncake.Chocolate-raspberrytrufflesminglerudelywithchocolate¬ rumcharlottes.ChefGeocomestousafterculinaryadventuresinGermany,France,and thehotelformerlyknownasTheRitzCarltoninBoston,amongmanyplaces.

"Doyougetalotoftheatertraffic?"IaskGeo.

"Notsomuch,"hesays,surprisingme."Theyseeusthroughthewindowsontheway toshows,butbythenthey'realreadylatefortheirseats.Manyofourpatronscomefrom MercyHospitalandIntegrated[BehavioralHealthcare]inthissameblock."Hepauses. "Wouldyouliketoordersomething?"

There'safullmenuofcoffeeandespressodrinks.Ilookupatthegalleryseatsand drinkintheiroldfamiliarity.Butnostalgia'snotonthemenuhere.Instead,theyserve mochaprofiteroles,raspberrymirror,andmacaroons-deep,dark,anddelicious,with delicatelyburntsugar.Geohasbakedthemjustasecondago.

Here,1holdthemouttoyou.

ColinSargent,Editor&Publisher

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LETTERS

Escape to Maine

Superstory["EscapeFromL.A.,"February/ March2007]!IknewKurtRussellandGoldie HawnwereinMaineforvisits...butnever madetheconnectionthattheguyhadroots hereinRangeley. RichardBeers,Rm/niond

NicelydonepieceonKurtRussell. Growingup,Iknewhehadtiesto cousinsinOrono,butIdidn'tknowthis partaboutRangeley. skikids&hnaine.rr.coin

YourarticleonKurtRussellmentioned thathegolfsattheRangeleyCountryClub. WhileI'mnotawareofacoursebythat name,RangeleyishometobothMingo Springs(sportingperhapsthebestviewsof anycourseinthestate)andEvergreenGolf Course,anewernine-holetrackatthefoot ofSaddleback.

PeterWebber,ExecutiveDirectorandGolf Concierge,GolfMaine,Scarborough

Superbarticle!IneverknewthatKurtRussell hadanytiesorinterestsinMaine. It'ssonicetohearsomeone,especially acelebrity,talkabouttherealMaine withthekindoflovethatIfeelforit—the pristinelakes,gorgeousmountains,fishing, swimming,skiing,skating,andespecially thechildhoodmemoriesofworkingata summerresort.Itmademyheartfeelso warmandbroughtbacksomanymemories formeofmychildhood.

Energizeyourbodyandsootheyourspirit. Relaxinaheavenlyspasuiteorunwind inourspawithamassage,steam,saunaor swim.Enjoyfun,creativecuisineatCloud9. Out-of-this-worldamenitiesat— Down-to-earth values. Wifi IntemetAicM.

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Mostofall,I'vealwaysenjoyedKurt's manyrolesinthemovies,andIwouldagree withhim-I'dlovetoseehiminamovie portrayingarealMainecharacter.Iknowhe couldpulltheaccentoff!

Thanksforsuchaninterestingand memory-inducingarticleonareallynice manandactor.

CarolBurgess,NorthYarmouth

Welldone!Andinteresting!

]ohnPoolerSr.,Cray

Toobadthatthehuntingpartinyourstory wasexaggerated,onlybecauseacertain groupinthisstatelikestoreadstufflike that-killingforfun.However,weknow thatalmostallofRussell'sfriendsand companionsareanimal-friendlyand thereforeanti-hunting.Killingforrecreation isout!Russellknowsthat,too.

MikeandF.rika,Mrolvrtl&'maine.rr.coin

Who's Who In Maine Cuisine

Justsawyourmagazineandwewere sooooooosurprisedweweren'tinit["Who's WhoinMaineCuisine,"February/March 2007].Asthetrailblazersofsomethingother thanfriedornouvellecuisineinthemid¬ coastfor15years,hey,I'mhurt!

Allkiddingaside,wehavetheinnovative trackrecordinthisstate.WhenRockland wasdownonitsluck,webeganthemoveto quality,distinctivefood[here],nowthefood &artcenterofthemid-coast.

WealsosteeredthePrimofolkstothe buildingtheyeventuallypurchasedfor theirplace!

Wehaveahuge,ever-changing(daily, weekly-asmuchasthestaffcanstand) menu,doingsupper&brunch.Seeoursite forthemenuswww.cafemiranda.com.

Wearealsoaproducerofartisan foodproductsasCafeMirandaFoods, sellingourfreshpasta,dips,spreads,and dressingsfromMDItoBangorallalong thecoast,tothenewWholeFoodsStorein Portland,andintoNewHampshire.Hey, giveusalook!

KerryAltiero,Chmer-Chef,CafeMiranda

I'vereceivedyourFebruary/March2007 issueofPortlandMagazine.Ireallylikethe foodpictureonthecover.

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CSI: Damariscotta

Greatstory("TheBestofBothWorlds,” Winterguide2007,onCSI:NYactressAnna BelknapfromDamariscotta],Ihadnoidea shewasfromMaine.Itwouldbekindoffun torunintoher,butsinceI'minAroostook County,[it's]notlikelytohappen.1loveall theCSIshows. radtypisK"hotmail.com

IgrewupinDamariscotta;Iknowthefamily andusedtoshopatherfather'shardware store.Gladasmalltowngirlmadeitbig. finvngineSWhotmail.com,Scarborough

IloveAnnaonCSI:NY.Idon'tmissashow. Ifshewantsabreakfromhernorm,shecan comevisitusandwe'lltakehertothemost beautifulbeachinMaine,FortunesRocks. Weloveyouandyourhusband,Anna. GiorgioSaimnini,Biddeford

Justanamazinglygreatarticle,andI'm definitelyhappytohawaroundmaine.com [PortlandMagazine'scontentpartner,www. maine.rr.com]formyhomepage.She'sgreat ineverythingshedoes!

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NowInProduction: The Weimaraner

Wears LL Bean

I'wolfed'down|yourfeatureinterview with]WilliamWegman[October2006]with delightwhenIreceivedit[lastfall],glanced throughtherestofthemagazine,andset itdownforfuturereading.Snowdaysin Mainehavetheiradvantages!

Returningtotheissueduringthe Valentine'sDaystorm,Iwasequallypleased by"TheDevilWearsL.L.Bean."

Yousee,thesetwoarticlesarelinked ininteresttome.MyhusbandandIown adavcarefordogsinWells,Fetch'nFun. Weimaranersareapopularbreedwith ourcustomers.Anewdevelopmentin ourbusinessistheinternshipweofferto highschoolstudents,wheretheycancome learnallaboutourcanineclientsandearna VeterinaryTechniciandegreeintheprocess. Readingaboutothersuccessfulinternships wasaninspiration.

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GrantIfBySea

Talkaboutashotinthedark.PemaquidPointLighthouse(left)received a$50,000grantfromLowe's(homeandhardwarestores]Charitableand EducationalFoundation,foundedin1957,andtheNationalTrustfor FlistoricPreservation.BobTrapani,executivedirectoroftheAmerican LighthouseFoundation,says,"Peoplefromallovertheworldcometoseeitthislighthouseisbeloved,andalsofeaturedonthebackoltheMainequar¬ ter.Nowthelighthouse'sexteriorwhitegranitemasonrywillberestored." Gladtoknowthe175-year-oldBristolbeautyhastwocoinstorubtogether.

Bush Is the Word

BillyBush-Colbyclassof1994-hostsNBC'shottestnewreal¬ ityseries,Grease:You’retheOneThatIWant.Firstcousintothe President,Bush,35,paidhisduesinradio,thengraduatedto televisionnewsandfeatures,andfinallyearnedanationalaudi¬ enceinAccess:1iolh/imMlasEastCoastcorrespondent.Thatdegree inInternationalStudiesandGovernmenthasreallypaidoff.

Elvismayhaveleftthebuilding,butformerMainerPriscilla PresleyistheinspirationforCuddledown'snewlineofbed linens."IlivedinMainein1954,when[Iwasnineand]my fatherwasacaptainintheAirForce,"Presley,whokeepsasoft spotinherheartfortheplacewhereshegrewup,hastoldus ■["PriscillaPresley'sMaine,"February/March2004)."Wewere stationedatDowAirForceBaseforayearandeightmonths,in Bangor."Embroideredwith"afavoritedesignfromhervintage collection,"her400-thread-countcombedcottonsateenlinens runS39-S209.Visitcuddledown.comor(800)323-6793.

Jonesing foraConcert

Whatawaytocelebratefilingyourtaxes.NorahJones andtheHandsomeBandarespendingonenightatthe MerrillAuditorium,April15,promotingtheirnewalbum, NotTooLate, onBlueNoteRecords.Don'tyoubetoo lateforticketstoseethemultiple-Grammywinner¬ contactwww.livenation.comorcall842-0800.Many happyreturns.

PMAis Creatinga Buzz...

"Flies:Production"isaworkbyAngelaDevenney,oneof61artists featuredinPortlandMuseumofArt'sBiennialExhibitionApril12June11."Angela'spieceshowstheintersectionofmaterials-the fliesthemselvesanddepictionsofnaturalhistory,"sayscurator SusanDanly."She'susedthefliesastheabstractpattern." Accordingtothemuseumwebsite,thepieces"createa visualrecordofMaine'sevolvingcontemporary artscene."Don'tletthisonegetaway. www.portlandmuseum.orgor 775-6148

Augusta in Portland

PlaywrightRichardDresser's"Augusta"comestoPortlandStageCo.May120."It'sthefirstplayinatrilogyabouthappinessinAmerica,"saystheMount DesertIslandsummerresident."They'reallsetinMaine."He'sexcitedabout howclosethePortlandStage'sseatingdesignwillbringtheaudiencetothe action,as"it'saprettyintimateplay,withjustthreecharacters." www.portlandstage.comor774-0465fortickets.

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Skin Tone

It's"musictoyour senses"-perfumesand skin-careproducts by2NoteonWharf StreetinPortland.Co¬ foundersCarolynMix andDarcyDoniger bothplayinstruments. "Musicandperfumery useterminologylike tonesandnotes-our productsreflectthat," saysMix.Thetwomanufaictureand sellalltheirproductsintheOldPort. www.2noteperfumery.connor3473092

Losing Loons

Maine'sloonshaveageniusfordisappear¬ inginthemiddleofalake,butthisisseri¬ ous."The2006countwasdown55percent fromtheyearbefore-secondlowestinthe state'shistory,"saysSusanGalloofMaine Audubon'sMaineLoonProject."Itwasa verywetspringlastyearanditwashard onthemastheynestontheshore.We hopethenumberswillgoback upthisyear."We'lllet youknowwhenthe^ figures come up*~-- — for air.

La Bonne Vie

Ifyou'reinsearchofthesoundofthereal lookforwardto Maine,BorealTordu's music"representsa continuationofFrancoMaineiacmusicaltradi¬ tions passed down fromtheAcadians,the Quebecois, and the unique French-speaking people of Madawaska andmilltownsallover New England," says co-founder Robert Sylvain.TheirlatestCD, LeBonneVie, features asilhouetteofthe LadyPepperellMillin Biddeford.Beyondthat, them at the Acadian FestivalinMadawaska,June28-July1.Visit acadianfestival.comorcall316-7980.

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KillerDress

Who knew zombies had something to teach usmortals?"It’skindofamessagepicture," saysproducerOlinSmithofFreeport.Heand executiveproducerJohnLaneofSacoaremak¬ ing2,shotentirelyinMaine.Whenthecasting callwentoutforpotentialzombieextrasto staggertotheRiverdamMillyardinBiddeford, more than 100 undead showed up, some in fullcostume.'We'relookingforzombieswith personality,"saysLane,65."Acertainheadbob orlegdragwouldbenice,"addsSmith,46. Readyforyourclose-up?

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Remember Me to USM...

UniversityofSouthernMainealumTony ShalhoubandwifeBrookeAdamshave generouslydonated$100,000toa$25mil¬ lioncapitalcampaigncalled"Transforming USM."Speakingoftransformations:After USM,theEmmywinnerwenttoYale DramaSchool, graduatedto TV'sWings, andnow starsin Monk. Yo,Adrian!

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Hero

HowdoyougettobethehottestnewthingonNBC's dramahit, Heroes? Ifyou'reNoahGray-Cabey,youstart inPortland.The11-year-oldstarreflectsonrockbands, superpowers,andpolitics.

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Itwassixyearsago,justaftertheTwin Towerdevastation,atimewhenweall neededtocometogether.Perhapsthat's whatignitedmediaattentionforonemusi¬ callyinclinedMainefamilywhodidcome together,foraconcerttobenefitAfghani children.ForyoungNoahGray-Cabey,just fiveatthetime,theideaofreachingoutto otherchildrenwasjustthebeginningof opportunitiesandsuccesses."Myfamily wasplayingatStateStreetChurch,”GrayCabeyexplains,"inafundraiserafter9-11." ThelocalWGME-TVfootageofhisfam¬ ilyperforming,particularlyNoahhimself, sparkedwithsomuchrawTV-Qitwas rushedstraighttoNewYork."Beforewe knewit,wewereon4SHours-itwascrazy! NowI'monHemseven'week."

What's it like working on Heroes!

Gray-Cabey.Thecastishysterical.Even'sin¬ gleoneofthemissofunny.Betweentakes,

everybody'salwayssaying,"Whyarewe doingadrama-weshouldbedoingacom¬ edy.GregGrunberg-heplaysOfficerMatt Parkman-he'ssofunny.I'mactuallygoing tobeplayingtheorganinhisband,Band FromTV,whichincludesHughLauriefrom Fox'sHouse[andJamesDentonfromABC's DesperateHousewives]."

Kindofalow-profile,relaxationthing?

We'replayingatGovernorSchwarzeneg¬ ger'sforanafter-schoolprogram.

Sohere'sthisbi-coastalkidfromNewrygetting air-kissedinCalifornia?

Tomyknowledge,Ihaveneverbeensuc¬ cessfullyair-kissed.

How much of Noah is in your Heroes character, Micah Sanders?

Gray-Cabey:I'mmoreenergetic.IdothinkI'm seriouslikeMicah,though.

What's your inspiration for crying on cue?

Gray-Cabey:Ali[Larter],whoplaysmymom onHeroes,gavemeatip.Listentowhatever makesyousad.Myreal-lifemomand1share alovefor"Georgia,"byRayCharles,which issofunny,sincewe'refromMaine,but1get lonelyforfamilywhenIthinkofit.

Any outright dangers on the set?

Gray-Cabey:Well,there'sascenewhereJessica [anevilmulti-personalityfromHeroes]hits me!Iwasstrappedtoawireandtheypulled backwardsacrosstheset[fortherecoil].

OneoftheharderthingsI'vehadtodo isconvincinglysayasentenceinLatin.Igot throughit,butthatwasprettyscary,I'vegot tosay.

Anytimewhenyoufelt,'ImustbeinOz"? Irememberthinkingthatwhen1wasstand¬ inginfrontofArchbishopDesmondTutu andwinningaYoungArtistAwardlastyear

Clockwise,fromtop:Nicholas,Zachary,Bryanna, Noah, mother Whitney Gray, father Shawn Cabey; inthewoodsnearhisfortinNewry;withRavenSymone Pearman after receiving a Young Artist Award in 2006; with his dog, Teddy; with fellow Mainer Patrick Dempsey on the set of Grey's Anatomy;onthesetofHeroes with Jimmy JeanLouisandAliLarter;center:witha"blackeye"on thesetofMyWifeandKids.

Heroes Ghost Whisperer

Grey's Anatomy

My Wife and Kids

CSI: Miami

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MicahSanders

JameelFisher

ShawnBeglight

FranklinAloysiusMumford

Lady in the Water (2006)

JoeyDury formyroleonMyWifeandKids.

Similarroles,ornot?

Gray-Cabey:Theyarethefarthestapartthey couldeverbe!Oneiscrazyandtalksallthe timewithbigwordsandisreallyloudand rambunctious[Mi/WifeandKids\,andthe otherissadandsoulful[Heroes].Iseeno similarities-well,Idointhatthey'reboth reallysmartandhavecurlyhair.

What superhero powers would you wantifyou couldorderthemalacarte?

Gray-Cabey:I'dhaveHiroNakamura'spow¬ ers,onHeroes,togobackandforward intime.Mydadtoldmeastoryabout

oneofthebiggest lotterywinners who gam bled awayallhismoney infouryears.IfI couldgobackintime andgetthatmoney,I'd investitanddonateitto theworld.

Isittrue,there'snoplace like home?

Gray-Cabey:Yeah.Lasttime wewereinNewry,my dadand1builtahumon¬ gousfort.Wecoveredit withpineneedlesand madeadoorthatlifts.It's reallycool.

InCalifornia,youcan't dostufflikebuildforts¬ it'sbasicallyJoshuatrees

ingwecan'tcounthowmanylizardsthere are.IfIhadtopick,I'dratherhaveSunday Rixerallaroundmeandmyoldfort,though. Nottomentionthedeerandwildlife.

Where do you go when you're home in Maine?

Gray-Cabey:AtBigAdventureinBethel,Ilove toplavlasertagandclimbtherockwalls. Talkabouthomesick-Idreamaboutthe greatwhoopiepiestheyhaveatGoodFood. MountWillissomethingImiss,tm.

(To Whitney Gray, Noah's mom): You must be in a stateoftotalshock.

Gray:1canstillseeusaltheStateStreet Churchperformance,frozeninamoment

When we came backtoNewryafew months ago, Noah said,"Wecannever getridofthistrailer." Hepulledmetothe wal where we've scrawled down the heightsofallthekids asthe'vegrown-it's anarchive,atime

-Whitney Gray

togetherbeforeallof thisstarted.Myoldest son,Nicholas,was15 andplayingtheviolin andviola[he'snow 21andintheArmy, fightinginIraq]; Zachary,12,wason thecello[18,livingin Bethel];Bryanna,11, playedviolin[now17 andinhighschool,she

herNana"];andNoah was5,playingthe piano.Myhusbandis aself-taughtviolinist andpianist.

When CBS's 48 Hours came up to shootastoryonthe family,welivedinour anddesert.Wedohavesomeprettycool rockshere.YouknowinTheLionKingwhen therockjutsout?It'slikethat.Andthelizards areinsane!I'mnotjoking.Whenwegohik-

StevieValdez trailerinNewrywhileweweresavingupto buildahouse.WhentheTVcrewshowed upwithaspecialgrandpianotheywanted fContinuedonpage74)

MicheleBourk,38,afixed-wingtrfght-in delightsinwatchingultralightstakiAgoffandlanding fromthewindows of hernewbusiness,Cumberland andYorkAviation,says,"flyingoutofBiddefordisoneofthe bestexperiencesthereis.It'scalm,youwalkout,getinyourair.craft,andgo.There'snotower.Youhavealotoffreedom.Front themomentyoutakeoff,youturnandyou'reovertheocean.-

orwho

Clockwork Orange meets TheButterfly Effect? Maybeit's KatkameetsRolex.OrisitOmega meetsLunesta?

"1foundadeadintactbeetle,with iridescentwings,"saysMikeLibby ofInsectLabofSouthPortland.

"Thensomethingspurredmeto fisharoundforanoldwristwatch, andIwasstruckbyhowtheyboth lookedalotlikejewels."1leshrugs hisshouldersandsmilesinnocently. "Iplacedthemsidetosideandjust stared."Clearly,somethingbothdrastic andcreativewascalledfor.

Theresultingartworks-alittlesci-fi, alittleMIT-arenowthedarlingsofThe NewYorkTimes,Playboy,TheNewWeird, London'sMetro,andaswarmofGerman, Polish,Dutch,Mexican,Russian,andCana¬ dianpublications.

MikeLibbyislovingtirebuzz.

"I'mriffingonthingsthathave alreadybeendone:cyberneticsrefer¬ enceinsectsintermsofcovering alienterrain-youknow,six-legged robots,roboticbugs-there'sa multitudeofreferencesinsci¬ encefiction."

Sowheredothebugs comefrom?"Indonesia, Peru,Thailand,Zimbabwe. RecentlyIstartedgetting themfromtheUnitedStates,

ThefinerLibby'screations,thelarg¬ erthepoliticalimplicationshefeels."Doing thisworktreadsthefinelineofagui1tycon¬ scienceaboutthedeathoftheanimalversus displayofthework.Thesecompanies[I workwith]helprevitalizetherainforests wherethebugsareharvested."

Hespendsanywherefrom10to40hours oneachpiece."It'safascinationforthedeep¬ estnatureofboththings,reconcilingthe preciouswiththeornamental,drawingcor¬ respondencebetweenthetwo.ButIdon't proposeinsectsworklikethisortheuniverse isNewtonian,thatitworkslikeclockwork. It'sjustthatthere'ssomethinghere."

Libbv,30,whogrewupinHolden,can't

rememberwhenhedidn'tobsessonacci¬ dentalpatterns."Ineversawaformalentry intoart-Ijustmaintainedarelationshipwith creativity.Myparentshavealwaysbeenin mycorner."

IIestudiedsculptureattheRhodeIsland SchoolofDesign-"Thedepartmentremind¬ edmeofmyroomwhenIwasakid,with Legos,solderingirons,buildingblocks"-and thenspentasummerattheVermontStudio Center."That'swhereImademyfirstbug," hesaysnostalgically,althoughwhenasked ifhestillhasthatprototypehedismissesthe questionwith,"Idon'tknowwhereitis—it didn'tsell.Isawitasoneworkoutofacon¬ stellationofworks."

Who'sbuyingtheinsects?Libbvsays,"A fellowfromLouisianaorderedadragonfly becauseitremindshimofhischildhood. Somepeopleareintothewalchworks.Then youhavethesci-ficulture...andpeoplewho areintosteampunk."

Huh?"It'sanaestheticborrowedfrom thesteam-enginephase,youknow,locomo¬ tiveengines.Ididn'tsetouttosatisfythe steampunkfans,buttheyrecognize[myart| asbeingassociatedwiththem."ThinkH.G. WellsmeetsDeathBeforeDishonor.

Nottomentionentomologists."They'ref¬ erencetherhythmsofinsects-theirchirping andtheirmetabolicrates.Theykx)katinsects metaphoricallyasmachines,"soLibby'smas¬ terpiecesseizetheirattention,eventhough thewatchworksarenonfunctional.

TheInsectLab"keepsmefromworking forTheMan,"Libbylaughs,"whilecontinu¬ ingwithmyotherart.I'vebeendoingalot oftwo-dimensionalwork:collages,images ofanimalsarrangedbycolorinthenatural spectrum."

Natureandcolorseemtobecommon themesinallofhiscurrentwork.Asfor hismagnumopusintheworks,lookfor "Pseudomincgesinarmoratus,awood-boring beetleaboutfiveincheslong."Thenthere's theforensicscientistinFloridawhowants Libby'toturnanexoticmosquitointoaclock radio,asifamosquitocouldbemademore monstrous.Orisitwonderful?

Locally,hisinsect-o-botsareat"Oyster onFreeStreetinPortland,inbelljarsorblack shadowboxes."MostsellforS200to$4(X).

Wehearthey'reflyingoutthedoor.■

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ResearchersworkingwiththeNationalResourcesCouncilofMainehavedeveloped .graphicsbasedonbothathree-anda20-footwaterrisetoillustratetheminimumand maximumimpactofglobalwarmingacrossthe21stcentury.Anywayyoulookatit.

homewilllooklikethesetof Waterworld. BY COLIN

S. SARGENT

~~ Hellodownthere!WhatwouldthePortlandwaterfrontlook likewitha20-footwaterrise?Ourgraphicdepartment's illustrationsuggeststhattheOldPortmightearnusthe

nickname"VeniceoftheNortheast"

"“'•mini.

NationalResourcesCouncilofMaine'sgraphic showing,inred,athree-footriseandresulting waterencroachmentonPortland'swaterfront, and,inyellow,a20-footrise.

Imaginesittingdownforatallmicrobrew atS3Dewey'sonCommercialStreeta mere60yearsfromnow.Firstyoutoastthe bartender,thenyouunhookyouraqualung.

"Overathousandacresofdowntown Portlandwillbeunderwater,"saysDylan Voorhees,directorofenergypolicyat theNaturalResourcesCouncilofMaine. Whilethisisthemostdireofpredictions forsealevelriseoverthenextcentury,the computer-modeledimageshepresents offeradramaticillustrationofwhatcould happentothefaceoftheMaineseacoast ifsealevelrisesmeetthemostseverepre¬ dictions,thoughthesefarsurpassthe estimatesinrecentreportsbytheUnited Nations-establishedIntergovernmental PanelonClimateChange.

Still,a'modest'sealevelriseofthree feetwouldresultinsignificantchangesto Maine'scoastline.

"Evenathree-footrisewouldsubmerge 20,000acresofprimecoastalproperty,and over55milesofroads,"Voorheescontinues. "LookingatCommercialStreetinPortland alone,thepropertylosseswouldbeinthe

8rs

NRCM developed these models with assistance and maps from the department of Geographic Information Systems atColbyCollegeandtheClimateChangeInstituteatthe UniversityofMaine,usingthedatareleasedbythemost recentIPCCforum.

Aboveandleft,BackCovewouldgreatlyincreaseinsize and swallow most of Portland’s vaunted new Gateway projects.

Rightandbelow.Walker'sPointinKennebunkportfacing projectedwaterrises.Graphicsleftandright,courtesy of NRCM.

Thispipingploverisoneof thebelovednativesthat would vanish from Maine in thethree-footrisescenario.

tensofmillionsofdollars,reachingintothe billionsforthewholestate."

Whileallowingthat"it'snotasifany¬ body'sgoingtodrownasthewaterlevel creepsup,"at,well,aglacialpace,"the mostcommoncontingency'plan[overtime] seemstobetomoveeveryoneinlandabout amile,includingrebuildingpublicinfra¬ structure.Thiswouldbeveryexpensive. Infrastructure,roads,schools,hospitalsrebuildingthesewouldcostfarmorethan themeasureswecouldtaketoslowsealevel rise,"suchascuttingpower-plantandauto emissions,whichmakeupareportedthreefourthsofgreenhousegases.

ThedamagetoMaine'ssalt-watermarsh¬ escouldbesevere,too."Marshesareonly slightlyabovesealevel,andnewmarsh¬ landsformmuchmoreslowlythanthesea levelrises.MostofMaine'smarsheswould becoveredifthesealevelweretorisethree feet,andseveralspeciesofrarebirdswould becompletely'wipedoutfromMaine."These includethepipingplover,theleasttern,and twospeciesofsharp-tailedsparrow.

DamagetoMaine'sindustriesandtour¬ ismcouldalsobesignificant.Downin Kennebunkport,"Walker'sPointwouldbe uninhabitableduringstormswithathreefootriseandcompletelycoveredbya20-foot rise."Tothenorth,"BathIronWorkswould beruinedevenonthesmallsea-levelrise." NotexactlygoodnewsfortheDDXprogram, thoughthethree-footriseis"afewdecades"

offby'any'standard.ManyofMaine'shar¬ borswouldbecometooshallow,andpiers wouldneedtoberebuilt."Thethreatened areasincludesomeofMaine'smostimpor¬ tanttouristdestinations.OldOrchardBeach, theCranberry'Islands,ReidandPopham StateParks,CrescentBeachwouldallbehurt verybadlyby'any'rise."Onlessofadiximsday'note,muchofMaine'smidcoastwould remaincomparativelyundamagedduetoits elevationsabovesealevel.

Mosthearteningofall,membersofthe MainedelegationtoCongressareamongthe leadingclimate-awarepoliticiansinthecoun¬ try'."Wehaveavery'goodbipartisancoalition onthisissueinWashington.Allfourdelegates [SenatorsSusanCollinsandOlympiaSnowe andRepresentativesTomAllenandMike Michaud]arestrongonglobalwarmingpol¬ icy'.Oneofthetilingswe'reworkingonhere istheRegionalGreenhouseGasinitiative,a moveby10northeasternstatestoputman¬ datorycapsongreenhouseemissions."

OppositioninMainetothisissueisalso shrinking."Rightnowtherearetwocamps againstit,"Voorheessays.'Tirst,andfar morecommon,areskepticswhopointtothe gradualsealevelrisesincethelastIceAge, andareunsureabouthumaneffects.They raisereasonablequestions,butwefindthe IPCCreportpersuasive.Thesecondgroup deniesglobalwarmingishappeningatall. IlereinMaine,youcouldprobablyfitallof theminthesamebathtub."■

ItlanguishedformonthsontheMaineMultipleListings,withaneventualpricecutto $199,500,waitingforsomeonetoloveit.Uglyduckling?It'sfuntoconsiderfivedifferent waystoturnthisFederal/GreekRevivalhomeintoaswan.Andlocalreal-estateagentRita Yarnoldventuresestimatesonhowhighthesemakeoverscouldmakeitsvaluesoar.

Callitthehomethattimeforgot,orewnJohnDoe-main. Timeandtideshaverobbeditofitsidentity,justasacar mighthaveitshubcapsstripped.Though25Summer StreethaswaterviewsasitpeeksthroughitsquaintWestEnd neighborhooddownthehilltowardPortlandHarbor,it'scov¬ eredwithasphaltshingles,itsgardenshaverunriotoutback;it's indanger,ultimately,ofbeingtomdown.

SowhatwouldstarrydesignersandconsultantslikePDT Architects,ThompsonArchitects,DeborahAndrewsoftheCity ofPortland,andamysteryprospectwhoalmostmadeanoffer onthishousedowithit?Readon!

ABitofVictoriana

HISTORICWESTENDRENOVATION-Charming withForeRiverviews.Locationiskey;move-in condition.$265,000

"I'vewalkedpastthishouseatleastahundredtimes,"ourmys¬ teryprospectsays,"butsomethingstoppedmefromgoingto thenextlevel.Ifitweremine,I'daddaNewportfrontporch withaVictorianoverhangtogiveitabeautiful,healthylook.I seewindowboxesaddingrelieftothefacadewithsplashesof color.Butmostofall,I'daddtwodormerstoallowforwater andsunriseviews.Ifeelthishouseachesfordormers."

RitaYarnoldofBayRealtyestimatesthismakeoverwould listfor$265,000.

Cozy Contemporary

Rareopportunitytoownoneofthefirst“Green" housesInPortland’sWestEnd.Aperfectmeshof 1835featureswith2007amenities.$365,000

Giventhechance,BeccaCaseyofPDTArchitectsofPortlandwould preserve25SummerStreet'spersonalitybutupdateitwithstriking contemporarydetailstomakeitincrediblylivable,nottomention environmentallydesirable."Awholehousefan(see1,above)located atthetopofthecentralstairconnectingalllevelsofthehomewould cool,exhaust,andventilatetheentirehouse.Next,agrid-tiedphoto¬ voltaicsolararray(see2)wouldprovidecleanelectricpower,with thesurplusgoingbackintothepowergrid.Therainwaterharvest-

ingsystem(3)collectsrainwaterfromtherooftoastoragetanktobe usedforgardenirrigationandtoreducetheamountofwatersentinto thecitystorm-watersystem.Replacementwindows(4),recycledsteel roof(5)inalightEnergy-Star-qualifiedcolorwithahighsolarreflec¬ tanceindex(SRI)reflectingheattohelppreventoverheatingofthetop floorlevel,andinnovationssuchasvegetatedroof(6),sunshading trellisestoblockouthighsummersun(7),FSC-certifiedwoodsiding (8),radonmitigationsystem(9)installedunderanewbasementfloor slab,solarlightingforthebackyard(10),exteriorinsulation(11),and anenergv-recovervventilator(12)"completethetransformation.

Thetower,withitsdramaticwindows,addsexcitementtointerior designpossibilities."Thishousemakesmefeelg<x>djustlookingat it!"anobserversays.

RitaYamoldestimatesthisgreenversioncouldbelistedatS365,000.

"ChrisDornbachisanarchitect-in-trainingatKaplanThompsonArchitectsin Portland,"saysarchitectPhilKaplan."He's traveledmanvroadsinlife,includingliving inwar-torncountrieswhileservinginthe military,crawlinginsidethebelliesoflarge dieselengineswhileworkingasapower¬ plantengineer,andves,hehasspenttime workingonthetrawlersofPortland'sfish¬ ingfleet.IMoteveryonegetsexcitedwhen picturingaworkingwaterfront,butChrisis usedtofindingbeautyonthefringeofthe normalandmundane.

"Chris'smainimpetusformaterialchoic¬ estorthisprojectwastoevoketheroman-

ticimagesheseesonPortland'sworking waterfrontbyembracingthemoreindustrial materialsnormallyassociatedwithware¬ housesandboats.Chrissays,'I'venever understoodwhyAmericacontinuallyturns itsbackonindustry...itreallycanbebeau¬ tiful.'Byelegantlyusingdurablematerials, whicharetraditionallyseenas'clunky,'in theWestEndneighborhood,Chrisfeelsthe housewouldhelpreconcilemanyofthe incongruitiesnormallyassociatedwithgal¬ vanizedsteel,aluminum,andsolarpanels."

"Industryisusuallyaboutefficiency," Dombachsays,"andwhiletheindustrial worldusuallyclasheswiththegreenone,I feelthatwhenitcomesdowntocost-effec¬ tive,durablematerials,theindustrialworld

definitelyhassomethingtoshare."

Kaplancontinues:"Theideabehindthe layoutandgeneroususeofglassissimple; Chriswantedtoinduceasenseofcommu¬ nitybyallowingtheresidentstointeract withtheirneighbors.Hesaysthat,before thermallyefficientglazing,thereasons whywecutourselvesofffromtheoutside wereobvious,butnowitjustdeteriorates thefabricofaneighborhood.Withtheuse ofcommercial-gradegaragedoors,during thesummer,thegrandopeningnotonly createsaconnectionwiththeneighborhood andoutdoors,butitalsotakesadvantageof CascoBay'scoolbreezes."

RitaYarnoldestimatesthishousewould listfor$259,000.

ShockoftheNew

URBAN-Unlque renovation captures w the balance of West End and Portland’s W

25 Summer Street 'asis'in2007. U' > v

RitaYarnold'sestimatesareoffered "recognizingthatthereisaceiling based on comparable sales in the local area which have occurred recently."(BayRealty,559Congress Portland,775-3838)

Earh/ingItUp.Thisprocess,DebAndrews,preservationprogrammanagerfortheCityofPortland,says,isnotadvis¬ able"becauseit'sstrictlyconjectural.Thisisasimplevernacularhistorichomeinaneighborhoodcharacterizedby similarlymodesthousesbuiltfortradesmenandtheirfamilies.Itisnotahigh-stylebuilding.NorisitaFederal-style house,astheproposedredesignwouldsuggest,butatransitional-periodhouseexhibitingbothFederalandGreek Revivalstylefeatures.Byaddingmoreornatearchitecturaldetailsthanthebuildingeverexhibited,orintroducing elementsofarchitecturalsalvage(suchastheporticoandfanoverthedoor)fromanearlierperiod,youarecreating afalsesenseoftheneighborhood'shistory.Ifthisbuildingwerelocatedinthehistoricdistrictablockaway,thispro¬ posedapproachwouldlikelynotbeapproved.Wecalldoingsomethinglikethis'EarlyingItUp,'andit'snotallowed

FederalCase

GRACIOUS-West End restoration offerslocation,views,andhistoric significance.$369,000

underthepreservationordinanceunlessyoucanproduceplansor photostodocumentthatiteverappearedthisway."It'sliketaking agoodcupofcoffeeandaddingfivelumpsofsugar.

RitaYarnoldestimatesthishousewouldlistfor$369,000.

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PortlandPoliceDepartment1 >policedivision;ha?quietlyclb'secLsKdp leavinglocalenthusiasts,"5^ 1U includingtheofficerswho 'rodePortland'sfiriest-police |horses,heartbroken.

< ' BY AMY LOUISE BARNETT

PortlandPoliceDepartment'sLisaSweatt withSolomorffleft)andHarryinfrontof theoldhorsebarn.

Wherehaveallthehorsesgone?inthewake ofPortlandPolice's mounteddivisionbeingqui¬ etlyshutdown,DetectiveLisa Sweattwassocrushedoverlos¬ ingcontactwithherlongtime horseandpartnerHarrythat "theygavehimtome,"shesays. "Ikeephimatafriend'splace in Windham." The two had becomeveryclose."Weather permitting,wespent40hours togethereveryweek,"shesays ofthe15-year-old"Clydesdale cross,blackwiththreewhite feetandawhitestripedownhis face."Harrycan'tresistthecar¬ rotsshedelightsinfeedinghim forsnacks.Therealwayswas somethingaboutHarn'.

Then there's Solomon, Harry'sequinepartner,glossy blackwithsleepyeyesandacome-1

■hitherlook."He'sbeenassigned

toBostonCommontoworkwiththeBostonParkRangers,"Sweatt tellsus.

OfficerJessicaBrown,Solomon'serstwhilerider,feelsanache forhimthatcertainlyapproacheslove."He'swonderful,"Brown says,"sowellbehaved,andheworkssohard."Thereissomething aboutSolomon,too,whichBrownpickeduponalmostfromthe first."He'safraidofpaper,"shesays."Itmakeshimnervous.People wouldwalkovertousintheOldPortandwhipoutamapandhis eyeswouldgetbig.Youknow,he'dwanttodanceawayalittle,and I'dhavetoholdthereinsalittletighter.Oritwouldbesomething likethis:IfheheardthepapercrinklingwhileIwaswritingasum¬ monsforaparkingticket,forexample,hisearswouldprickupand he'dgetfreakedout.Sometimeswe'dhaveLisawritethesummons

onIlarrybecauseofthat."

"IIe'salreadyperformedwonderfully downhere,"saysBostonParkRanger’sChief GeneSurvilloofSolomon'sworkintheIlub. "We'reproudhe'scontinuinghiscareeras anoutstandinglaw-enforcementmount." Justdon'twaveyour Bos/oh Globeathim.

Akari,sponsoredbythesalonofthe samename,disappearedfromroll-calla fewyearsago:"1Ie'slivinginGorham,had prettybadarthritisinhisneck,Idon'tthink hecanberidden.Ithinkhe'sacompanion horseforanotherhorse,"Sweattsays.

Thatallofthesehorsesreceiveahappily-ever-aflerisadeeplypersonalmat¬ terforSweatt,an18-yearveteranofthe PortlandPDwho"rodeforalmost12years inuniform,onaboutfour differenthorses."Harrywas herlast.

"1wasdisappointed-it's areallygoodprogram,but1 understandthecityisshorthandedandthere'smoreof aneedforpatrolofficersto respondtocalls."

Sweatt and Brown's beatwas"predominantly CongressandCommercial streets,theOaks,uptown,the OldPort,everynowandthen theWestEnd.We'dalsogo toschoolsandneighborhood blockparties,community policingfunctions,parades, anddaycare[centers]."

Yes,butthesehorseswere billedasbeingabletochase perpsdownnarrowalleys. Didthateverreallyhappen?

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ortland'sPeaksIslandisaspecialplace, ■^.butshoulditbeits men specialplace? It'sapossibility:ManyfolksonPeaks areonceagainindependence-minded.

"Howluckytogrowuphere,"writes ColleenStone,www.mainetoday.com's travelblogger,inher"FromAway"column, abouttheone-square-mileislandthatdomi¬ natesCascoBay.It's"moreliketheidealized 1950s:small,neathousespackedtogether, laundryflappingonlines,awomanmow¬ ingherlawnwithareelmower,neighbors talkingonporches."

ride(14tripsadayeveninwinter)from dynamicdowntownPortland.Peakshas itsownzipcode,elementaryschool,library’, grocery’store,medicalclinic,seniorcenter,\ laundrywithgaspump,policeofficers,and| firetrucksmannedbyvolunteers.Soclosef toanurbancenter,it'sdefiantlyaMaine/ village.Butit'sdefinitelyalsoaPortland> neighborhoodofartists,writers,retirees,J and-mainly-commuters. V a

"Peoplemoveout'herefor.freedom,"rr

t'Peaks's900year-roundresidents(joined^MichaelRichardssays./'When_/ouask byseveralthousandmoreinthesummer■islanderswherethe}'live)theysay'Peaks li\ e*in an enviable time warp. But they alsoJL^* Island/ not < ?liveinthecontemporary’world,sincethey^Richards/55,whohaslived'on'Peaksfl F areonlya20-minuteCascoBayLines'ferry^^S-since1986;co-chairswithLynneRichard•’

“It’saboutself-determination,

big-citygovernmentrunningasmalltown. We are politically powerless. Theonlywaywegettheirattentionis (withoutthe"s")theIsland Independence Committee, whichisorganizingtherevolt againstPortland.Anattorney,hecommutes dailytoaPortlandlaw"firm.

bystartingthesecessionprocess. It’sverydifficulttoseepeopleI’veknownfor somanyyearsforcedoutoftheirhomesbecauseof hightaxesthatwewouldn’thaveif[Peaks]was independentofPortland.”

Russ

Edwards. 73.who to Itoi on for37 yeans

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Richardswouldbethefirsttosaythatthe Peaksindependencemovementisnotjusta matterofemotionalidentity.Morepractical considerationsareinvolved:i.e.,money.

IslandershowledafterPortland'scity¬ widepropertyhaxrevaluationintheearly

revaluationlastoccurredabout15yearsago; italsotriggeredaPeakssecessionmove¬ ment,whichfailedintheLegislature. Theindependencecommitteecoalesced in2005.Somememberswereirkedthat, „accordingtothecommittee'swebsite(tvwiv. islandindependence.org).Peaks's1.5percent ofthecity'spopulationcoughsup3.5per¬ centofthecity'staxrevenue.Manyisland propertyownersaresummerresidents,of course,anddesirableneighborhoodsevery-

2000s.ManyJiomesskyrocketedinvalue,wherepayproportionallyhighertaxes,but ^doublirig’-or^tripling,andtheirowners'someislandersfearedthathighproperty Pro pcrtyJiaxesshotupdramatically,too.pricesandtaxeswouldtransformPeaks' ^Revaluationswithtaxhikesandprotestsintoajplacewher?mf\~nclisummerpeople nFnayeoccurredallover.the“stateinrecent”^couldlive. years,butthehammerhascornedownespe-Richardssaysthereareotherissues.There ciallyhardonthein-demandcoast.Acitywasgrumblingaboutthecitylocatingthe

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sewertreatmentplantattheferrylandingand restrictingtheuseofthePeaksschoolgym duringstudentvacations.Butasitwasatthe BostonTeaPartyin1773,thetaxbillisfront andcenterformanyoftheserevolutionaries.

Theindependencecommitteecollected 600signaturesofislandvoterstoforcethecity counciltoholdapublichearingonsecession inMarchoflastyear;150residentsshowed up.InaJuneadvisoryreferendum,islanders voted393-290tosecede.Theindependence groupenvisionsatypicalvillagetownmeet¬ ing-selectmenformofgovernment.

TheFinancesof Independence

LastNovember,theindependencecom¬ mitteeissuedadocumentgivingitsview ofthefinancialconsequencesofabreak fromPortland.Itsmainmessagewasthat PortlandwouldbeokaywithoutPeaks.

True,CityIlallannuallywouldlose$5mil¬ lioninPeakspropertytaxes,butitwould save$4.2millioninexpenses,accordingto thecalculations.Andthestatewouldpour inschool-aidmoneybecausePeakskids attendingPortlandmiddleandhighschools wouldbetuitionstudents;state(andsome Peaks)tuitionpaymentswouldtotal$2.5 million.Thus,Portlandwouldbeaheadof thegame,afterthesplit,by$1.7milliona vear.Thisyear,46studentsareinthePeaks school,andaround70attendPortlandmain¬ landschools.

Cityofficialslaughedatthesecalculations.

Alotofthenumbers,thecitysays,depend onPortland'swillingnesstocontractservic¬ estoanindependentPeaks,includingfire, police,rescue,publicworks,specialeduca¬ tion,andothers-atleast,untiltheisland coulddevelopthemitself.Andthepriceof thesethingswouldhavetobenegotiated, everyoneagrees.

JamesCohen,Portland'smayorlastyear andnowthecitycouncilorwhoheadsa committeenegotiatingwiththePeaksreb¬ els,saystheotherside'snumbersalsodon't countthecostofaPeaksgovernmentbuying theschoolandotherinfrastructurefromthe cityandpayingtheisland'sshareofthecity debt,whichhasfinancedservicesbenefiting theisland,includingsewerlines.

LastJune,rightafterthereferendum,the city'councilvotedunanimouslytoopposean independentPeaks.

Ifsecessionsucceeds,Cohenpredicts propertytaxeswillgoupforbothPeaksand therestofthecity'.Thecity'wouldlosethat $5millionintaxrevenue.ButPeakswould suffer,too,hesays,becausemanyexpensive governmentalservicesareprovided"asan umbrellafortheentirecity,"likeaccounting. Thenthere'stheeconomy'ofscale;asizeable city'canpurchaseandprovidegoodsand servicescheaperperunitthanasmalltown. Therebelssay'PeaksissubsidizingPortland inpropertytaxes,butCityHallsaysit'ssub¬ sidizingPeaksinservices.Asabigexample ofhowalossofsubsidizationwouldhurt

anindependentPeaks,Cohensays,there wouldbea"seven-foldincreaseinthecost ofthesewersystem"forislandresidents.

LynneRichard,theindependencecom¬ mitteeco-chair,worksforthePortland WaterDistrict,whichrunsthesewersystem. "1knowwhatthenumbersreally'are,"she says.Sheestimatestheaverageresidence wouldhaveabouta$65monthly'sewer billonaself-governingPeaks.Shesay'sthe islandwouldremaininthewaterdistrict.

Thereare,however,alotoffinancial uncertainties.MikeRichardsadmitshe doesn'tknowwhatthePeaksproperty'tax ratewouldbeonanindependentisland "becausewedon'tknowwhatPeakswill wantforservices"andwhatthecostswill beofafinancialsettlementwithPortland, butheisoptimisticaself-governingPeaks wouldbeaheadfinancially'.

AnIslandDivided

Lasty'ear,anotherislandgrouparose:tofight againstseparation.(Althoughthey'grouse abouteachother,thetwopartiesdon't appeartorepresentany'bigdemographic divide.)Aswiththesecessionists,money'isa key'concern.ButtheSolutionsNotSecession Committee(www.peakssolutions.com)wor¬ riesaboutwhetherasmalltowncouldcome upwithenoughmoney'foraquality'elemen¬ taryschool,well-maintainedroads,orfuture water-systemandsewerconstruction. "Who'sgoingtopay'forthatstuff?"asks

ChrisIloppin,a64-year-oldwriterwhois theanti-secessionistspokesperson.

Hoppin,whosewife,Barbara,isthe retiredprincipalofthePeaksschool,isespe¬ ciallydoubtfulabouttheislandrunningits ownschooldepartment.Therenowarefour full-timeteachers(andtwotechnicians),pro¬ vidingafortunatestudent-teacherratioof closeto11-to-one.Ascoreofspecialiststravel totheschoolfromthemainlandonadaily orweeklybasis.Withschoolregionalization onthestatewidehorizon,Hoppinsavs,"The townofPeaksIslandwouldbelost."

Hisgroupistryingtodefusetheindepen¬ dencemovementbygettingthecitytodo moreforPeaks.Hoppinwouldlikethecity toaugmentthestatetax"circuitbreaker," whichhelpsp<x>rerpropertyowners,witha citycircuitbreaker.Anotherideaistogetthe citytodeferpaymentontaxhikesuntilafter thesaleofaproperty;thisalsowouldbefor lower-incomepeople.

JimCohensayscityofficialshave respondedpositivelytoseveralsuggestions, includinghiringanauditortodouble-check therevaluationprocess,confirminginwrit¬ ingthecity'scommitmenttokeepopenthe school,anddraftingordinancesencourag¬ ingtaxisontheislandandsettingupan islandcouncil.("Windowdressing,"replies Richardstothesemoves.)

Somesecessionopponentspointoutthat propertyownersinPortlandmakeupfor taxshortfallsresultingfromtheexemptions

enjoyedbyPortland'shospitals,churches, universities,privateschools,museums,and othernonprofits.Residentsofanindependent Peakswouldbeabletousetheseinstitutions without,inasense,payingtheirshare.

"Wethinkthatallthesurroundingtowns shouldcontributetothecity,"Richards responds.Around200,000peoplecommute toPortlandeverydav,hesays,andPeaks providesonlyafewhundredofthisnumber. HebelievesPeaksresidentswouldbewilling tosharewiththesuburbsinhelpingfinance theCityofPortland,thoughheacknowledg¬ eslittlehelptoPortlandhasbeenforthcom¬ ingtodatefromitsmanysatellites.

FamiliesDivided,Too?

"Ithinkthestoriesregardingdivisions ontheislandaregreatlyexaggerated,"he savs,mentioningthathisoppositenum¬ ber,ChrisHoppin,joinshiminleadingthe island'sChristmastimecaroling(though Richardsadmits,referringtoallislanders, "Wehavesortofanunwrittenrule:We don'tdiscusssecessionontheboat,"the fern’fromthemainland).

LynneRichardsays,"Thedivisionthing ismoreamyththanareality.Wedon'tnec¬ essarilytalkaboutpoliticsatparties,butI don'tthinkanyonehaslostanyfriendsover this.Idon'thaveanyqualmsaboutcalling someoneontheoppositionsideforarideor tocomeoverfordinner."

Butsomeanti-secessionistsseethings

differently.

JerryGarman,aretiredmarketingexecu¬ tive,tellsthestoryofwhathappenedone recentSaturdaymorningwhenheshowed upatthecommunitycenterduringtheclos¬ ingstagesofanindependencecommittee meetingwithlegislators.1Iewasscheduled totakethelawmakersonanislandtourin advanceofanafternoonmeetingbetween themandhisowngroup,theanti-secession committee.

"1wasphysicallypushedoutofthenx>m bythesecessionists,"hecomplains.

KayTaylor,aretiredSpanishteacher, hasherownmemoryofthisdayofmeet¬ ingswiththeLegislature'sStateandLocal GovernmentCommittee:"Whenwewere goinginandthesecessionistsweregoing out,oneofourgroupsaid'hi'toafriend ofherswhowasleaving,andthefriend justkxikedstraightaheadanddidn'teven respond."

Anti-secessionist1loppindescribeshow manyislandershandlethepersonaltribu¬ lationsfromthepoliticaldifferences:"You determinewithyourfriendsearlyonwhere theystand.Youjustdon'tdiscussit,"mak¬ ingitspresenceallthemorepalpable.

MikeRichardsobserves:"TheSolutions NotSecessiongrouphasitspoliticalinter¬ esttofocusonthedivision.Isupposeit's inourpoliticalinteresttofocusonthelack ofdivision."

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amouflagedontheoutsideandutterlytransformingontheinside.Thinkofa bluemorphobutterflywhenitopensitswingstosurprisewithitsiridescent blue.OutonRosesPoint,awesternpeninsulaofChebeagueIslandwithspar¬ klingwaterviews,wehavejustsuchacreation,thankstotheinspirationofarchitect CarolWilsonandherclients,PhilipJordan,presidentemeritusofKenyonCollege, andSheilaGrayJordan,anaccomplishedpoetwhoistheauthorofTheChinaintheSea (SignalBooks,1995)andformerbook-revieweditorforTheKenyonReview.

"Atoneofourfirstmeetings,SheilacameinwithGlennMurcutt'sbook,Touch ThisEarthLightly,"saysWilson.Murcutt,anAustralianarchitectandPritzkerPrize laureate,isfondofquotingtheAboriginalproverb'touchtheearthlightly'becauseit expresseshisconcernfornature.

"Wewanted,asmuchaspossible,tomakeitappearasifthehousehadbeenlow¬ eredfromaboveintotheshorefrontforestandtoleavethesurroundingsasunaltered aspossible,"saysJordan,acolonialhistoryscholarwhoisalsopresidentoftheboard atMaineHistoricalSociety.

"Ofcoursewehadtocleararoundthesiteenoughtoenableconstruction,but wedidourbesttohealthewoundthatexcavationandconstructionleft.Weputin boardwalksfromthedrivetothehouseandplantedriverbirchandseveralvarieties offerns-allnative-tosimulatetheexistingforest.Wecutaslittleaspossibletopre¬ servesomeviewofthebayasourconservationeasementprovides,andenjoylooking throughthelayersofgrowthtothewater."

"Afterspendingasignificantamountoftimewalkingthesite,"Wilsonsays,"we determinedthattheappropriatesettingfortirehousewassetbackfromtheshore,far morethanthecoderequires.Thelocationstillallowsthemamagnificentviewanda shortwalktothewaterwithouthavingtoclear-cutthearea.TheJordansactuallyput theirbeachintotheChebeagueIslandTrustsothepubliccanenjoythissegmentof thecoastline."

Viewsandsunlightplayimportantrolesindeterminingtheorientationoftirehouse. Theplaniscleanandlinear,withtireformalow-profilesimplegablemasswithtwo

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AttheCheeseIronin

Scarborough,patronstaste thefruitsof affinage.

BY JUDITH GAINES

PHOTOS BY KELLY A. SCHAAP

VincentManiacirunshisfingers oxeraroundofNewEngland cheeseabouttwoincheshigh andtwiceaswide.Itsrough,mot¬ tledorange-and-brownrindsmells faintlyofsweetcows'milkandthe barnyarditcomesfrom.Theinte¬ rior,though,issoftandtangy,with atasteatonceofnutsandearthand somethingelseaselusiveasitis alluring.Yeast?Ash?Brine?Some mysterioustouchofthesea?

Hehandlesthecheese,calledHooligan,as ifitwereasacredcommodity,aprecious,liv¬ ingthing-apieceofart,perhaps,orababy.

"They'reaestheticbeauties,hand-mold¬ ed,cuddled,"saysManiaci,36,referringto thewheelsandroundsofartisanalcheese maturinginhisclimate-controlled"cave" andindisplaycasesintheshopheowns andrunswithwifeJillDutton,33."They're likelittlerusticsculptures."

ThestoreiscalledTheCheeseIron,and carefullytendingtoedibleartiswhatit'sall about.TheirwebsitequotesfilmmakerLuis Bunuel:"Ageissomethingthatdoesn'tmat¬ ter,unlessyou'reacheese."Theycouldalso quoteHamlet:"Ripenessisall."

Nlaniacipracticestireartofaffinage,letting tirecheesesrestatjusttherighttemperature andhumidityandrotatingthemdailyuntil theyareperfectlyripe.Todeterminewhen theirflavorhasfullymatured,heusesa cheeseiron-abeveledhalf-tubeofmetalthat removesasmallplugfromawholecheese.

"Whenyoucutintoacheesethat'stoo

young,it'sdead.Itwillneverreachfruition," heexplains."Acheeseironletsyoutakea coresamplewithoutdisruptingthematur¬ ingprocess.Itdoesn'tcauseoxidation,and youcanputtheplugbackinandsealit."

Thestore,whichopenedinScarborough lastJuly,nowoffersabout200artisanal cheeses,includingmorethan30fromthe U.S.,mainlyfromNewEngland.There'sa stunningstiItonfromJasperHill,Vermont, calledBartlett'sBlue-arawcow's-milk cheesewithhintsofbittersweetchocolate andwalnutsalongwiththecreamy,pun¬ gentbleu.There'sameaty,gameyhavarti called Timberdoodle from Woodcock Farm, Vermont; the Hooligan from Colchester,Connecticut;afruity,mush¬ room-scentedtommefromTwigFarm, Vermont;adryjackcalledRoja,rubbed withcayenne,sunfloweroil,andcocoa, from Maine's Oak Leaf Creamery in Kennebunkport.Andmany,manymoresomeexoticandothersmorefamiliar.

Unlikemostgrocery-storecheese,which

ispre-cutinsmallindustrialslabs,allthe cheesesherearespeciallycuttoorder,aslit¬ tleorasmuchasyouwant.Thecheesemon¬ gersencouragecustomerstotasteatinyfree samplefirst,tomakesurethey'resatisfied.

TheCheeseIronalsooffersavarietyof charcuterieanddelitreats-salami,prosciut¬ to,pates,terrines,olives,Tasmanianspiced cherries,freshanchovies,localhoneysand candies,aswellasbreads,crackers,cookies, andwine.

Withmostpricesrangingfrom$3to$7 foraquarter-poundofcheese,thisstoreis notforthefainthearted.ButManiaciand Duttonhavethepalatesandthepatienceto cultivateexceptionalartistryandsubtletyin whattheysell,alongwithatouchofwhim¬ sy.AsManiacisaysofhisproducts,"Iloveit whentheymakeyourtoescurl."■

threads

JillMcGowan,AnnPerrinoofAnnVeronica,andBamphothAmofGoldenThreadsonwhat's new.Andseriously,isoldnavythenewnavy?

BY KATHARINA HAGMANN

JPf^hewhiteshirtinspringisasure Ithing,likecrocusesblossoming," IJillMcGowansays.Thisyear,eyelet andSwisscottondominateherspringline. McGowanstarteddesigningherwarm¬ weathercollectioninSeptember,"aftertire fashiontradeshows."

Naturally,thecollectionincludesher essential,almosthypnoticallysimple,white shirt."Anothernewfabricwe'rebringing outisawashablelinen,whichwe'remak¬

ingintopants,skirts,andjackets."

Thepantsinthislinecarrytheretail sobriquet'Maddy'andhave"pom-pom embellishmentsatthebottom."

Makenomistake,"I'mnotaboutchasing trends,butsometimescoincidenceshap¬ pen."Forexample,sparkleisstillpopular forspring,withher"Ali"skirt,graywith sequins,aperfectexample."It'slightweight, butcanbedressedup."

Anotherforward-thinkingitemisthe

"June"shirtdress.

Newthisyear,"ithasanempirewaist andcanbewornaloneoroverskinnypants orleggings,whichcontinuetobepopular throughthissummer."

Thentheimpossible:100percentwaterrepellentsilk!McGowanlaughs,"You reallycanwearitintherain."Shealsolikes itbecause"dyestakebettertosilkthan theydotoconventionalsyntheticwaterrepellentmaterials."

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BamphothAmissparklingwith10 summerdesignsforGoldenThreads ofScarborough.Infact,designer Amlookstothestarsforinspiration-think "AngelinaJolieattheGoldenGlobes."

Thesedresses,focusingonsimplicity,are evenmorebewitchingthantheir2006pre¬ decessors,withanaddeddashofdirectness andself-assurance:

"Lastyear,ahigh-neckedlongdresswith aflareatthebottomsoldwell;thisyear,I've madeitmoresexy.Ourempirewaisthalter withalownecklineandflaredbottomwill beinboutiquesinthesummer."

Thesedesignsaresurprisinglyafford¬ able-dresses,allinsilk,arebeingsnappedup for$250to$350inbrightcolorsthatinclude sapphireandseafoamgreen.

"I'vestartedtoworkwithcharmeuse,a popularlightweightsilkwithasatinshim¬ mer.Ithasagreatdrape,eventhoughit's difficulttoworkwith."

"We'reworkingonawebsitetosell [Arn's]clothing,butit'sdifficulttogetalarge quantityavailablebecauseoncethey'rein stores,theyflyofftheyshelves,"saysArn's assistantLindaHulit.

Thisprobablywon'tchangewithprom seasoncomingup.Atleastwewon'thaveto looktotheredcarpettoseebeautifuldresses, becausethey'reavailablehereinMaine.

Twoyearsago,1couldn'tsellanavybag tosavemylife!"laughsAnnPerrino, founderandownerofAnnVeronica hand-printedtotebags,ofCapeElizabeth.

"Brightsandneutralsarestillpopular forspring,butI'mseeingastrongleaning towardprimarycolors,suchastraditional redsandblues."

Forexample,"Iintroducednavyafew yearsago,butnowit'sreallytakingoff. Orangeisreallybigforsummer,too,butnot newtomyline.Ournewcontributiontothe seasonisarichauberginecolor."

Newbagshapesforspringincludethe FerryBeachbookbag,andtheMountDesert daypack,lunchboxsize.Luckymagazine's websiteisabouttofeatureanorange,floral printedFern'Beachbookbag.

Tenprintsareavailable,includingVintage Lace,ToyBoats,andalobsterpattern.At presstime,Perrinowasfinishingworkon anewtulipprintforspring.AnnVeronica's uniqueprintsareinspiredby"handprinted silk-screenedfabricsofthe1960sand1970s,

theheydayoftextiledesign."

PerrinogrewupinMarblehead,where shepurchasedasmallbluehandbagfrom herhighschoolartteacher,MollyHaley, ownerofMarbleheadHandprints,in1975. Thebagstillhangsinherstudioasaremind¬ erofwhyshebeganherbusiness.By2001, MarbleheadHandprintshadstoppedcreat¬ ingtheirart,soPerrinorevivedthebusiness uphere.Shesays,"Massachusettsisstill wheremydesignsthrive,"followinginthe shoesofherformerteacher,but"twostores inGermanyhavejuststartedcarryingmy

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AnnVeronica's Southwest Harborbag,$69, kickingitupon WillardBeach.

bags."HerzlicheuGluckwunsch!

"Iliketosupportandshowcaselocalart¬ ists,suchasDutchess,asilk-screenedcloth¬ ingcompanyfoundedbyafewCapesoccer moms;scarvesbyDunlapWeavers;andLiz PrescottJewelry.Neighborhoodchildren bringmetheirwaresaswell.Ihaveseaglass jarsmadebya12-year-oldboyandchildren's furniturepaintedbya7-year-oldgirl!"

InthebackofherexpandedCape Elizabethstoreisthestudiowherethe processbegins."Ibuybulk100percent heavyweightcottonandsilkscreenitwith hand-mixedpaints.Allmycolorsareunique blendsofatleastthreecolors."

Soafternavyleavesport,what'sthenext newcolor?"PalmGreen,"shefeels,isgoing £tohawitmadeintireshade.■

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Discover BeautiFeel

watch Market

Inauctioncircles,it'ssmoothsailing forthosewholoveto"roughit.

BY SARAH CUMMING CECIL

swarmweatherapproachesandthoughtsgotoJ openingupseasonalcamps,there'soneMaine! cabinthatwascleanedoutthiswinter,withitsI evocative, mossy contents sold at auction. i AmongcollectorsofAmericanfolkart,thenamesKenand IdaMankoarewellknown.Theircollectionhasbeenfeatured nationwide,theclosesttohomebeingKennebunk'sBrick StoreMuseum's"CampMaine:RusticFurniture&Accessories 1860-1940,"whereanunusualcornerdeskstarredontheexhi¬ bitionposter.Nothingnewforthisdesk,whichin1995gotafull¬ pagespreadinArchitecturalDigest.Sportingtwiglegsandoriginal greenpaint,itsclean,contemporarylinesbeliethefactthatitwas handmadesometimearound1875.Thedeskstirredconversation amongbiddersatCyrAuction'sRusticFurnituresale.

"1haven'tseenanotherlikeitin20years,"exclaimsKenManko, whoseprimaryresidenceandbarngalleryisinWells,surprisedto seehisdesksellforjust$920."Thatbuyerwaslucky.Ipaidabout thatforitinthe1980s,when1boughtitfromaNewHampshire dealerwho'dfounditinacabin."Hegoessilentforamoment. "Whatasteal.1thoughtitwouldhavegoneforalotmore."

Ontheflipside,Mankowaswowedwhenhislate-nineteenth centurvMainetwig-framedmirror,forwhichhe'dpaid$100-200in

Lefttoright:One-hundred-year-oldbark-top tablethatsoldfor52,300;cornerdesk,featured onaBrickStoreMuseumposter,was"asteal"at $920;thistwig-framedmirrorsoldfor$2,875.

the1980s,wentfor52,875,makingitoneof thetop-sellingitemsinthesale.Measuring barely20inches,withthreemirrorssetat diagonalsandhornsoftwigs,themirrorhas arefinedrakishness."Ireallyexpectedthe salepricesforthemirrorandthecomerdesk tohavebeenreversed."

AuctioneerJimCyrwasnotsurprised bytheoutcomes,notingthatthesalereflects thecurrenttrendwherefurniture"isn't movingthewayaccessories are."Butthereare theexceptions. Cyrandhis audience fairlvswooned overahun¬ dred-year-old bark-toptable inmintcondi¬ tionthatthe Mankosdis¬ coveredyears agoinacabin onMoosehead Lake."An absolutely beautifulpiece offurniture,"Cyr saysoftheitem, whichfetched 52,300."Beautifully madeandingor¬ geouscondition," echoesManko. "Onceagain,1 haven'tseenanother likeitin20vears."«

dining guide

Anthony'sItalianKitchen,151MiddleStreet,lower level,Portland.Voted"BestinPortland"threeyearsin arow.Pizza,pasta,andsandwiches.Allhomemade recipesincludinglasagna,chickenparmesan,eggplant parmesan,meatballs,andItaliansausages.Noitem over$10.Beerandwine.FridayandSaturdaynightlive Broadwayreviewincludesfive-coursedinnerfor$35/ pp.Cateringavailable.*774-8668.

ArtemisiaCafe,61PleasantStreet,Portland.Dine intheheartofPortland'sartcommunityatArtemisia, namedfor17th-centurypainterArtemisiaGentileschi, firstwomanmemberofFlorence'sAcademyofDesign. EclecticinformalfareincludestheTuscanGrill,a delectableconcoctionofgrilledportobellomushroom, house-madepesto,roastedredpeppers,andterrific goatcheeseongrilledTuscanbread.BrunchSaturdaySunday,lunchM-F,dinnerThu-Sat.761-0135

Audubon Room at the Inn By The Sea on Route 77inCapeElizabeth,anelegantoceanfrontrestaurant withbreathtakingviewsoftheAtlanticOcean.Culinary masterpieceswithfreshlocalproduce,nativehandpickedseafoodspecialties,extensivewineselection, andexceptionalhandmadebreads&desserts.Patio dining&off-premisecatering.Opendailyyear-round forbreakfast,lunch,dinner,andSundaybrunch10 a.m.-2p.m.www.innbythesea.com.767-0888.

BealeStreetBarbeque,justovertheCascoBay BridgeintheKnightvilleareaofSouthPortland. Servinghickory-smokedandgrilledmeats,poultry,fish, andseafood,aswellascreativedailylunchanddinner specials.FullbarfeaturingMainemicrobrewsontap. Reservationsnotaccepted,childrenwelcome,open allday,everyday.90WatermanDrive,SouthPortland. 767-0130. www.mainebbq.com

Becky'sat390CommercialStreet,featuredin Esquire andrecommendedbyRachaelRay,is"aslice ofdinerheaven,"accordingto Gourmet. Serving classicdinerfarewithinthecallofgulls,it'sMaine's bestfamily-friendlyplacetokeepitreal.Open 4a.m.-9p.m,7daysaweek.773-7070

Cafe Stroudwater has been an award-winning localfavoriteformanyyears.ChefPaulL'Heureux featuresdeliciouslocalcuisineusinglocalproducts basedontheseason.Foratrulyuniqueexperience, reservea"Chef'sTable,"whereyouandyourguest willbeseatedrightinthekitchenwhiletheChef preparesyoursix-coursemealaccompaniedby selectwines.*1050WestbrookStreetinthe EmbassySuites,Portland.775-0032.

Caiola'sRestaurant,nestledintoPortland'sWest Endat58PineStreet,istrulyaneighborhoodspot. FeaturingEuropeancountrycuisinewithaninnovative menuthatchangesdaily.ChefAbbyHarmoncooks updishessuchasCalamariRappini,LavenderChicken, andasignatureSpanishPaella.Additionally,Caiola's offersoutdoordiningintheirprivatecourtyard.Open Tuesday-Thursday5-930p.m,Friday-Saturday 5-10p.m.*772-1110www.caiolas.com

CinqueTerre,Portland'sdestinationforauthentic Italiancuisine,locatedintheHistoricOldPort.Both A lacarteandfixed-pricemenuselectionsavailablein acasuallyelegantsetting.Samplehand-madepasta, ravioli,andgelatos.Enjoythebestlocalfish,meat andfinestItalianwinesfromour WineSpectator award-winninglist.Summerpatioseating,diningroom open7daysfrom5p.m.*36WharfStreepPortland, cinqueterremaine.comor347-6154.

The Colony Hotel's Porch Dining Room. Oceanside diningwithbreathtakingviewsinKennebunkport's premierresortDon'tmissourNapoleonofLobster, layersofsearedlobsterandflakypastry,twosaucesof cognacandwhitewine;TwinTornadoesofBeefwith LobsterCakesandsauceBernaise;andourRackof Lamb,roastedwithgarlicUnforgettabledining. 140 Ocean Avenue, Kennnebunkpoit 967-3331. www.thecolonyhotel.com

DiMillo'sFloatingRestaurantat25LongWharf offCommercialStreet.Youcan'tbeatthelocationfor fabulouswaterviewsofPortlandHarbor.Escapethe hustle&bustleofthecity.Watchtheboatsgoby.

EnjoyfreshMainelobsteryear-round,steak,seafood dishes,&more.Serving7daysfrom11:00a.m.Chil¬ dren'smenuavailable.Fordrinks&alightermenu,try ourPortsideLounge.772-2216.

Eve'sAtTheGarden,468ForeStreet,Portland, promisesauniqueexperienceandafreshlocal approachtofood.ChefJeffLandryandhisteamutilize productsfromMaine'scoastalwatersandfarms: jumbodiver-harvestedscallops,Maine-raisedorganic pork,line-caughtAtlantichalibut,free-rangechicken, andfreshMainelobsterpreparedseveraldifferent ways.Freevaletparking.Lunch11:30a.m.-2p.m, Dinner5:30p.m.-9:30p.m.523-2040.

GreatLostBear,540ForestAvenueintheWood¬ fordsareaofPortland.Afullbarwithover50draught beers,predominantlyfromlocalmicro-breweries, anenormousmenuwithsoups,salads,sandwiches, steaks,alargevegetarianselection,thebestnachos& buffalowingsintown.Discoverwherethenativesgo whenthey'rerestless!Everyday11:30a.m.-11:30p.m. 772-0300.www.greatlostbear.com.

IsamaxSnacks,homeoftheworld'smostWicked WhoopiePies.TwicefeaturedonOprah,andon Good MorningAmerica andRachaelRay,WickedWhoopie Piesaredeliciouslyhabit-formingandmakegreatgifts. Stopbyoneofourbakeshops:5MechanicStreetin Gardinerand621MaineAvenueinFarmingdale.Buy abatchonlineatwww.wickedwhoopie.com.Calltollfree1-877-447-2629.

JamesonTavern,withacasualbar,lounge&dining room.Thebuildingisthesiteofthesigningofthe constitutionforthestateofMainewhenitbroke awayfromMassachusetts.Classicpreparationsserved inagraceful&elegantsettingmakethisafineretreat fromfrenziedoutletshopping.115MainStreet, Freeport*865-4196.

Jacqueline'sTeaRoom,experienceauthentic AfternoonTeainanexquisiteEnglishsetting.Select fromover70ofthefinestqualityloose-leafteasto accompanyyourfour-courseluncheonofscones withDevoncream,preservesandlemoncurd,finger sandwichesofallkinds,anddesserts.Greatfor intimateconversationsandparties.10:30a.m.-3p.m. Tuesday-Fridayandalternatingweekends.201Main StreetFreeport.Reservationsonly.(207)865-2123.

Lotus Chinese and Japanese Restaurant, 251 US Rt.1Falmouth,Maine(FalmouthShoppingPlaza).We featurefull-servicebarandloungearea,sushibar,Chi¬ nesetraditionalfoodnotavailableoutsideofBoston, friendlyatmosphereandcourteousservice.781-3453. Margaritas Mexican Restaurants & Watering Hole!TwolocationsinPortland,othersinLewiston, Augusta,Orono&Portsmouth,servingoversized meals&colossaldrinks.Alwaysfreehotchips& salsa,legendarymargaritas,&thehousespecialty, thesizzlingfajita.HappyhourM-F,4-7p.m,freehot appetizers.InPortlandat242St.JohnStreet,Union StationPlaza,874-6444&11BrownStreetnearthe CivicCenter,774-9398.

Maria'sRistorante,est.1960,337Cumberland Avenue,Portland.Portland'sFinestItalianCusine. MaineSundayTelegram's Four-StarItalianRestaurant. WonderfulItalianwines,withexclusives.Lunchand DinnerServedTuesday-Saturday.Pricerange$12-$24. Homemadericottagnocchi,NewEngland'sfinestveal dishes,SirloinPizziola,ZuppaDePesce,Homemade Gelatos."PreservingtheAuthenticItalianDining Experience."772-9232www.mariasrestaurant.com MediterraneanGrill,10SchoolStreetFreeport, offersdeliciousTurkishandMediterraneancuisine, includingromanticalfrescotables,usingfresh ingredientsfromlocalfarmersandfishermen. Largeselectionofjuiciestkebabs(lamb,beef,and chicken).Homemadedoner(gyros),andlotsof vegetarianchoicesincludingspannakopitaand veggieMousakka,andfresh-fruitmartinisforhot summernights.Heavenlyhomemadebaklava. Sunday-Thursday11-11,Friday-Saturday11-midnight. 865-1688,www.mediterraneangrill.biz

MJ'sGrilleandTavern,94MaineStreet,Brunswick, casualfinedininginacomfortableenvironment,witha varietyofdishes-fromsmallplatesandseasonalsalads tosteakandlocalseafood.Handcraftedwoodenbar offersawideselectionofimportedbeers,localbeers, finewines,andmartinis.Privateroomsforparties. DownstairsTavern:Friday,DJplaysdancemusic; Saturday,localandnationalbands.729-6574.

O'Naturalsservesnaturalandorganicflatbread sandwiches,tossedsalads,Asiannoodles,soups,and kids'meals.Quickservice,butourleathercouches, wirelessinternet,andcomfortableatmosphere willenticeyoutostay.Flatbreadpizzaafter4p.m. andpestochicken,roastbeef,wildbisonmeatloaf, wildAlaskansalmon,andmanyvegetarianitemssomethingforeveryone.Portland321-2050and Falmouth781-8889.

ThePepperclubisaprize-winningrestaurant ("BestVegetarian"&"BestValue"in Frommer's GuidetoNewEngland) withcreativeworldcuisine. Blackboardmenulistsfivevegetarian,threefish,& threemeatentrees,includinganorganicbeefburger. Relaxed,affordablediningontheedgeoftheOld Portw/freeparking.Opennightlyat5p.m.78Middle Street.772-0531.

Ratigan's Midwest Grill and Lounge, 146 MainSt.Saco.FindatasteoftheMidwestin downtownSacowithgreatriverviews.Slow-roasted, fall-off-the-boneribsareaneverydayspecialty.Each steakiscarefullytrimmedandseasonedwithan exclusivemidwesttaste.Enjoyallourfavoritesortry somethingnew.Eatinortakeout.visiton-lineat www.ratigans.com.284-9700.

SeaGrassBistro,30ForestFallsDrive,Yarmouth, anintimate40-seatdiningroomwithanopen kitchen.ChefStephanie'sstyleofAmericanBistro Cuisine,withAsian,French,andTuscaninfluences, withfreshlocalingredients.Amongstherregulars, sheisknownforherflexibilityofmenurequests. Menuchangesfrequently.OpenTue-Satfordinner.* 846.3885www.seagrassbistro.com 20MilkStreet,inthePortlandRegencyHotel,is proudtobetheonlyrestaurantinMainetoserve exdusivelyU.S.DAprimesteaks,combiningaward¬ winningclassicAmericanCuisinewithfinewines andbeveragesinawarmandrelaxingatmosphere. RegencyCrabCakes,24oz.PorterhouseSteak, RoastRackofLamb,BakedStuffedHalibut,and homemadedesserts.Dinnersevennightsaweek, alsoservingbreakfastandlunch.774-4200. ComplimentaryValetParking.

UncleBilly'sisawelcomeoasis-areminderthatlife isgood.Owner/chefJonathanSt.Laurent'sfamous barbequewithQuebecoisflair:GrilledSkirtSteakwith FritesalaFrancais,musselssteamedinbeer,meltin-your-mouthbeefbrisket,andbraisedlambwith polentaandmushrooms.Blues-agedecor,jukebox offunkytunes,livemusic,fullbar,andHappyHour¬ beersfromLambicstoSchlitz.653CongressStreet Tuesday-Saturday5-close,Sunday12-dose.761-5930 Walter's,15ExchangeStreetalaborofloveforco¬ ownersJeffandCherylBuerhaus.NewWorldcuisine withCaribbeanandAsianinfluences,casualfine diningwithametropolitanflair.Theeclecticwinelist complementschefJeff’suniqueandentidngdishes: PaintedCrispyDuckBreastwithaMorganPinotNoir, AngelLobsterwiththeLaurentmiquelNord-Sud Vignier,OldPortFilletwiththeAlexanderValleyReserve CabernetSauvignon.OpenMon-Sat11:30-2:30for lunch,dinnerfrom5:00sevendaysaweek.871-9258 Yosaku,at1DanforthStreet,anauthenticJapanese culinaryexperience,designedbyownerSatoTakahiro andleadchefMatsuyamaMasahiro.Premiumsushi, sashimi,androlls,includingYosakuroll,spicyscallop roll,Godzillaroll,andtraditionalcookedJapanese cuisineforthesushi-shy.Enjoyabentoboxbeside atranquilJapanesewaterfall.LunchMonday-Friday 11:30-2,Saturday-Sunday12-3.Dinner5-9:30,FridaySaturday5-10:30

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BY DIANE HUDSON

^bu'vegottotrytheRoutines,"says UncleBilly'sJonathanSt.Laurent, IwhoprovidesFrenchCanadianfare withazestytwistathisnewdowntown Portlandlocationat653CongressStreet."It's enormouslypopular,"amelangeofhand¬ cutfriesandheartybeefgravytoppedwith saltycurdcheese.

Alsotantalizing:St.Laurent'ssplendid BuckwheatCrepewithMaineShrimpand Mushrooms(SI3.50),theSteakFrites,Grilled SkirtSteak,andFriesalaFrancais($13.50), ortheclassicBelgiuminspiredMoules Frites-musselssteamedinbeerandgarlic andservedwithwonderfulfriesandatasty homemademayonnaise.

Duringourvisit,wecouldn'tresistthe BBQRibs($13.50),PiriPiriChicken($12), FladdockwithBasil,Tomato,andRomano ($13.50),andBeefBrisket($13.50).

Theribsherearetops,thesauceaddict¬ ing.Themelt-in-your-mouthbeefbrisket defiesdescription:tryit,ifyou'reabletopass upbraisedlambwithpolentaandmush¬ room($13.50).

St.Uiurentplanstocooklambontherotis¬ seriesoon,whichshouldbeanexquisitetreat, judgingbytirewonderfullyflavorfulPiriPiri

Chickenpreparedthisway.Yougetahalf chickenwithaspicyPortuguesehotsaucefor only$12!Savorthiswithgarlicorchilifries andyou'llgooutsinging.Orstayrighthereat Billy'sandsing.Musicisamainstayhere,fir¬ ingoutofamammothjukeboxorperformed livebybluesystoppers-by."Peoplejustshow uphereandplay,"marvelsSt.Laurent,"like CurtisClarkonthekeyboardwithastand-up bass,andwehawbluesonThursday."

UncleBilly'shasafullbar,withagood samplingofbeerandwine.Weenjoveda smoothtastingBVMerlotaswellasthepop¬ ularGoatsDoRoamred.TheDeKoninckis "awell-roundedmedium-bodiedLambic beerwithadryfinish-greatwithMoules Frites."BudweiserandPabstBlueRibbon? Natch,myfriend.

St.Laurent'sdesserts,likehisBBQ,take noprisonersandincludehislegendary'Death byChocolateSundae($4.50),ChocolateCold Medina($4),andIzzy'sCheesecakes($4.50). Welcomeback,UndeBilly's.It'sgoodto seevoutakin'itdowntown!■

UncleBilly'sResto-Bar,653CongressStreet, Portland. Tuesday-Saturday 5-close, Sunday, 12-dose. 761-5930.

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LaurenWayne,33,hasjump-started Portland'snationalbookings.The questionis,howdidshegethere,and howdidshetakeofflikethis?

LW:ImovedherefromArizonafiveyears ago.ImetJimAhearne,whogavememy firstgig,viaJohnnyLomba,ownerof7he Skinny.Allthattimehangingoutatthe Skinnyeventuallylandedmeagreatjob!

Who have you brought to Portland? ModestMouse,Interpol,JimmyEatWorld, BadlyDrawnBoy,Aqualung,Kathleen Edwards,RayLamontagne...butI'veyet tobookCalexicoorLadvtron.OrBjorkat theMerrill.

Who do you represent as a promoter? LiveNation,diecompany1workfor,books fortheCix'icCenter,dieDome,TheColisee. Asanindependent,IbookTheWhiteHeart andhelpbringshowstoSPACEGallery.

Isithardtogetbandstocomeherethataretoo bigforSPACEandtoosmallfortheCivicCenter? Tokeepticketpricesfairtopatrons,wecan't paybandsthekindofmoneytheymakein Boston,butIthinkallthevenuesandpro¬ motersheredoagoodjobkeepingthemusic sceneashealthyandvibrantaspossible.

Forinternetinsightintoyourworld,visit...? Keepyoureyeonwww.myspace.com/port¬ landmusicfoundation.It'snewandfigures tobeaforce.

Who's been naughty? Who was nice? GillianWelchwasthenicestartist,and LewisBlackandDawAttellweredefinitely themostfun.OnefanofAttell'schallenged himtoadrinkingcontest.Davewon.■

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"Wrightbelievedfamilieswouldbe improvedbylivinginahousethatsup¬ portedahighqualitvoflife,"savscurator Dr.VirginiaT.BoydoftheLniversitvof Wisconsin-Madison."Examplesofhisfur¬ niture,metalwork,stainedglasswindows, lightfixtures,drawingsandarchitectural plans,textiles,publications,accessories,and photographsofhomeinteriorscombineto tellthestoryofWright'smaincontributions tomodemlifeinAmerica."

ThoughWright(1S67-1959)neverper¬ sonallydesignedahomeinMaine,our windsweptcoastplayshosttomanycon¬ temporary'estatesthatshowhisinfluences, particularlyintlieworkofJamesSchildroth [see"EtherealDesign,"February/March 2007].Andthefastidious,stubborncrafts¬ manshipandgeniusofmany'ofhisfurniture anddecoratoritemsbringMainetopogra¬ phy'tomindaswell.

Asforhispervasiveinfluence,even thecliche'HouseBeautiful'derivesfrom Wright,whodesignedabookofthesame nameearlyinhiscareer.Ultimatelv,the conceptbecametheMacGuffinhechased fortherestofhislife."FrankLloydWright andtheIlouseBeautiful"isorganizedby InternationalArt&ArtistsofWashington, D.C.,incooperationwithTheFrankLloyd WrightFountation,Scottsdale,Arizona.Visit www.portlandmuseum.org.

Galleries

Abbe Museum, BarHarbor."LayersofTime" continues. 288-3519 or www.abbemuseum.org

Acadia National Park Museum, BarHarbor. Histonealtreasureshousedinabuildingatpark headquarters.288-3338.

Art Gallery at UNE, Westbrook College Campus,UniversityofNewEngland,716Stevens Avenue,Portland."MarriageofTrueMinds:the WorkofCouples"toApril22.797-7261orwww. une.edu/artgallery

Atrium Arts Gallery, UniversityofSouthern Maine,Lewiston-AuburnCollege,Lewiston."Bird

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Sightings"April22-June15.www.laarts.org

Aucocisco Gallery, 615ACongressStreet, Portland.ArchitalxSpecialExhibition:"LostSites" April 4-28. 775-2222 or www.aucocisco.com

Bates College Museum of Art, Lewiston. "SeniorExhibition"April6-May26.786-6158. www.bates.edu/museum.xml

Center for Maine Contemporary Art, 162RussellAvenue,Rockport"NextGeneration" toApril21,Camden-RockportStudentExhibition April6-21,Ethan-Hayes-ChuteandHenryWolyniec April7-May19,"AlteredNature:Manipulated Photographs"andAlanMageeopensApril28. 236-2875 or www.cmcanow.org

Children's Museum of Maine, 142Free StreetPortland.ImaginationStation,StageStories, CoolScience,BigMessyArt.828-1234or www.childrensmuseumofme.org

Colby College Museum of Art, 4353 MayflowerHill,Waterville.AlexKatz,JohnMarin. 872-3228 or www.colby.edu/museum

Eric Hopkins Gallery, NorthHavenIsland.Web spaceandonlinearchive,alsotheartistatNorth Haven. 867-2229 or www.erichopkins.com

Farnsworth Museum of Art, MainStreet Rockland.AndrewWyethtoApril15,James WyethtoApril22,ElizabethB.NoyceBequest AnniversarytoJune17.596-6457or www.farnsworthmuseum.org

Fore Street Gallery, 372ForeStreetPortland. PaulBlack,SylviaDyers,CarltonPlummercontinue. 874-8084 or www.forestreetgallery.com

Frost Gully Gallery, 1159 U.S.Route1, FreeportThomasCrotty,StephenEtnier,Laurence Sisson,DahlovIpcar,JanetC.Manyan.865-4505 or www.frostgullygallery.com

Greenhut Gallery, 146MiddleStreet Portland.ThomasConnollyApril5-8,Tina IngrahamopensMay3.772-2693,or www.greenhutgalleries.com

Institute of Contemporary Art at Maine College of Art, 522CongressStreet,Portland. Joanne Waxman to April 12 at Waxman Library, BFASeniorExhibitiontoApril27,MFAThesis Exhibition opens May 12. 775-3052 or www.meca.edu

Jameson Gallery. 305CommercialStreet, Portland.BLOOM:AGroupExhibitionthrough April14,TheArtIsIntheFrameopensApril16, Nathaniel Larrabee opens May 7. 772-5522 or www.jamesongallery.com

June Fitzpatrick Gallery, 1 12Highstreet Portland:KarlSchrag,WilliamThon;and522 CongressStreetPortland:JenBlackstone. 772-1961 or www.junefitzpatrickgallery.com

Lincoln County Historical Association, FederalStreet,Wiscasset.HistoryofLincoln County,foundedin1954bynotedlocalartist Mildred Burrage. 882-6817 or www.lincolncountyhistory.org

Local 188 Gallery and Tapas Bar, 188State StreetPortland.KyleDurrie,PatCorrigan,Jennifer Gardiner,GarryBowcott761-7909.

Maine Historical Society Museum, 489 CongressStreetPortland."DrawingTogether:The ArtsoftheLongfellowFamily"artworkbyHenry WadsworthLongfellow,hissiblings,children,and otherfamilymembers,toJune3,DrawntoArt withDianaKorzenikApril19,America'sKingof SongwithCharlesKaufmanApril24,TheVillage BlacksmithwithMichaelConnollyApril26.7741822 or www.mainehistory.org

Maine Maritime Museum, 243 Washington StreetBath."Lobstering&theMaineCoast" "DistantLandsofPalmandSpice:MaineShips andMarinersinDeepwaterCommerce."4431316 or www.bathmaine.com/programs.asp

Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad & Museum, 58ForeStreetPortland.Maine two-footgaugeparlorcar,builtin1901forthe SandyRiverandRangeleyLakesRailroad,andthe PondicherryandMtPleasanttwocoachesbuilt fortheBridgton&SacoRiverRailroadintheearly 1880s. 828-0814 or www.mngrr.org

Maine State Museum, 87StateHouseStation, Augusta."MameGems,""StruggleforIdentity," "ReflectionsofMaine."287-2304or www.state.me.us/museum/

The Maine Women Writers Collection, WestbrookCollegeCampus,Universityof NewEngland,StevensAvenue,Portland.Cor¬ respondence,photographs,manuscripts,artifacts ofmorethan500Mainewomenauthors.7977688, ext 4324. www.une.edu

Museum of African Tribal Art, 122 SpringStreetPortland.Devotedexdusivelyto sub-SaharanAfricantribalarts.871-7188or www.tribalartmuseum.com

Peary-MacMillan Arctic Museum, Hubbard Hall,BowdoinCollege,Brunswick.Suppliesthat RobertE.PearytooktotheNorthPole,aswell asartifactsDonaldB.MacMillanencountered onhisarcticexplorations.725-3062or academic.bowdoin.edu/arcticmuseum/ Penobscot Marine Museum, 5Church StreetSearsportHistoryofPenobscotBayand themaritimehistoryofMainein24galleries, withworksbyThomasandJamesButtersworth, Stubbs,Salmon,Jacobsen,Cozzens,Waldron, Yorke,andHeard.548-2529or www.penobscotmarinemuseum.org

Portland Museum of Art, 7CongressSquare, Portland.KathyKollwitztoMay2,HarrisonBird BrowntoSeptember9,N.C.Wyethongoing, "MasterpiecesfromtheCurrierMuseumofArt" toDecember28,andPortlandMuseumofArt BiennialApril12-June11.773-ARTS, (800) 639-4067 or www.portlandmuseum.com

Saco Museum, 371MainStreetSaco.K-8 StudentArtShowtoApril22.283-3861or www.sacomuseum.org

Salt Gallery, 110ExchangeStreetPortland

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StudentArtShowtoApril14.761-0660or www.salt.edu/gallery.html

Seashore Trolley Museum, LogCabinRoad, Kennebunkport.TheNewEnglandElectricRailway HistoricalSocietyoperatesthismuseumofmass transitvehicles.967-2712

Tom Veilleux Gallery, 75MarketStreet Portland.WilliamandMargueriteZorach,William Glackens,JamesFitzgerald,GuyPeneDuBois. RockwellKentGeorgeBellows,WinslowHomer, Will Barnett 828-0784 or www.tomveilleux.com

University of Maine Museum of Art, 40 HarlowStreetBangor.BereniceAbbotMarsden Hartley,WinslowHomer,CarlSprinchorn,Andrew Wyeth. 561-3350 or www.umma.umaine.edu

Whitney Art Works, 492CongressStreet Portland.JustinRichel,JoeKievitt,RobLieber, SamvanAken,EireneEfstathiou,HenryWolyniec April4-May12.774-7011or www.whitneyartworks.com

Whitney Art Works Projects, 45YorkStreet. Portland.SamvanAkentoApril28;LucindaBliss, LydiaBadger,CarlHaase,SageLewisopenMay2. 780-0700 or www.whitneyartworks.com

Wiscasset Bay Gallery, 67MainStreet Wiscasset.882-7682.RecentAcquisitions through May. www.wiscassetbaygallery.com

Zero Station, AndersonStreetPortland."Zero Portfolio"atthewebsiteandinflat-filesatthe gallery. 347-7000 www.zerostation.com

Dance

Portland Ballet, Portland. CarminaBurana April 1.842-0800 or www.portlandballet.org

Maine State Ballet, Portland.AtMerrill Auditorium, AliceinWonderland, May19-20. 842-0800 or www.mainestateballet.org

Theater

The Children's Theatre, 317 Marginal Way, Portland.MaineDramaticInstituteworkshopsfor childrenindrama,musicaltheatre,andimprovisa¬ tion.878-2774,828-0617or www.childrenstheatremaine.org

Franco-American Heritage Center, Lewiston.LaSouilloneApril14.689-2000or www.francoamericanheritage.org

Good Theater attheStLawrenceArtsCenter, 76CongressStreetPortland. EnchantedApril opensApril13,DrivingMissDaisy,May16to31. 885-5883 or www.goodtheater.org or www. stlawrencearts.org

Lyric Music Theater, 176SawyerStreetSouth Portland. ManofLaMancha April27-May13. 799-1421,799-6509 or www.lyricmusictheater.com

Mad Horse Theatre Company, Portland PerformingArtsCenter,25AForestAvenue,

Portland. LongDay'sJourneyintoNight April12May 6. 730-2389 or www.madhorse.com Portland Players, 420CottageRoad,South Portland. TheFullMonty opensMay11. 797-7337 or www.portlandplayers.org

Portland Stage Company, Forest Avenue,Portland. IntimateApparelto April 11,Augusta opensMay1.774-0465or www.portlandstage.com

The Public Theatre, CornerofLisbonand MapleStreets,Lewiston. EnchantedApril opens May 4. 782-3200 or www.thepublictheatre.org

St. Lawrence Arts Center, 76 Congress StreetPortland.MaineShortPlayFestivalApril 4-7,OneMoreforJohnny(comedy)April10, The Mandrake Apnl20-22,25-26,28-29.775-5568 or www.stlawrencearts.org

The Theater Project, 14SchoolStreet Brunswick. Charlotte'sWebb April6-7.729-8584 or www.theaterproject.com

University of Southern Maine Theater Department PortlandandGorhamcampuses. TheMandrake opensApril20.780-5151or www.usm.maine.edu/theater

Music

Bar Harbor Music Festival, BarHarbor.FortyfirstseasonincludesHighlightWeekendJune 30-July29,NewComposers'ConcertJuly19, LaTraviata July20,JazzNightattheBarHarbor ClubJuly22,FestivalGalaJuly29.

Bay Chamber Concerts, Camden.KitArmstong,RockportOperaHouse,R.CarlosNakai QuartetattheStrandTheatreApril14,Biss,Fried& BeethovenattheRockportOperaHouseApril28. 236-2823 or www.baychamberconcerts.org

Choral Arts Society, Portland.AWorldof MusicatPortlandHighSchoolMay6.828-0043 or www.choralart.org

Cumberland County Civic Center, Portland.DisneyonIceApril5-8,ToolApril22,My ChemicalRomanceandTheBlackParadeMay6. 775-3458, 775-3331 orwww.ticketmaster.com or www.theciviccenter.com

PCA Great Performances, MerrillAuditorium, Portland. RomeoandJuliet fromAquilaTheatre CompanyApril12, JesusChristSuperstar National TourApril14,AlvinAileyAmericanDanceTheater April24,AustralianChamberOrchestraApril25. 842-0800 or www.pcagreatperformances.org

Portland String Quartet, Woodfords CongregationalChurch,WoodfordStreet Portland.Haydn,Shostakovich,andPSQ/LARK CompetitionWinnerApril29.761-1522or www.portlandstringquartet.org

Portland Symphony Orchestra, Merrill Auditorium,Portland.Stravinsky Firebird Suite April22,Respighi Fountainsof Rome May 1.842-0800,842-0812

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St. Lawrence Arts Center, 76 Congress Street,Portland.TheWiyosApril12;Moss Mountain, Dead End Armory, and The Management May 3; Kate Schrock, May 5. 7755568 or www.stlawrencearts.org

University of Southern Maine, Portlandand Gorham campuses. Opera Workshop April 3, USM YouthEnsemblesatMerrillAuditoriumApril10, StravinskyExtravaganzaApril13,HonorsRecital April14,USMWindEnsembleApril15,residency withRosinaModerApril15-17,USMChamber SingersApril17,USMJazzEnsembleApril19. 780-5003 or www.usm.maine.edu/music

Don'tmiss

Anthony's Italian Kitchen, 151 Middle Street,Portland.Tony'sLeadingLadies,featuring fivePortlandsingerspresentingBroadwaymusic inApril;MayisAMonthofMama,dedicatedto mothers.221-2267or wwwAnthonysltalianKitchen.com.

Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, off BartersIslandRoad,Boothbay.Symposium:Gar¬ deningfortheFiveSensesattheVisitorsCenter April28.633-4333.

Convention and Visitors Bureau of Greater Portland, 245CommercialStreet Portland.AnnualMeetingatSheratonSouth PortlandApril12,indudesreceptionwithexhibi¬ tors,entertainmentbytheMagicofSteelgraves andWavelength,lunch,awardsceremony,anda vignetteof AliceandWonderland byMaine StateBallet772-4994,ext234or courtney@visitportland.com

Evenings at Abromson: An Evening of Storytelling, UniversityofMaine, AbromsonCenter,88BedfordStreet,Portland. StorytellersMotoko,MichaelParent,Antonio Rocha,LornaStrengelApril12.780-5900or www.usm.maine.edu/cce

Friends of Casco Bay, 2FortRoad,South Portland.Fieldtripswithrequiredpre-registration. 799-8574 or www.cascobay.org

Maine Audubon, 20GislandFarmRoad, Falmouth.GoodNightNatureFamilyProgram April4and12,BradburyMountainHawkWatchingDaysinPownalApril14-30,Where theWildThingsAreinGrayApril18,Spring WildlifeWeekendatHighlandPlantationApril 27-29,FeatherIdentificationWorkshopApril28, CliffIslandBeachWalkApril28,WarblerDaysat EvergreenCemeterybeginsMay7.781-2330or www.maineaudubon.org

Maine Writers and Publishers Alliance, 318GlickmanFamilyLibrary,Universityof SouthernMaine,314ForestAve,Portland. "WritersRead"thethirdWednesdayofeach month,aswellasworkshops.386-1400or www.mainewriters.org

Osher Map and Smith Center for Cartographic Education, 314ForestAvenue, Portland.Originalmaps,atlases,geographies,and

globesspanningtheyears1475tothepresent with20,000maps,asseparatesheetsorbound inmorethan1,500rarebooksandatlases.7804850 or www.usm.maine.edu/-maps

Portland Camera Club, AmericanLegionHall, 413Broadway,SouthPortland.Monthlymeetings, colorslidecompetition,black-and-white-printand color-printcompetition. www.portlandcameraclub.org

Portland's History Docents, Portland. Docentstrainedforareaorganizations,withinfor¬ mationaboutPortland'shistory,familiaritywithits artsandarchitecture,anddetailedunderstanding ofeachofthehistoricsitesinvolved.253-6290or 774-5561,ext120.

Portland Pottery and Metalsmithing Studio, 118WashingtonAvenue,Portland. Pottery,jewelry,sculpture,dassesandworkshops. 772-4334 or www.portlandpottery.com

Portand Public Library, CongressStreet, Portland.BrownBagLecturesatnoon:Pageto Stage: IntimateApparel April3,"AchievingLife Balance"April10,PagetoStage: Augusta May 8. 871 -1700 or www.portlandlibrary.com

Portand Sea Dogs, HadlockField,Portland Home games: Connecticut Defenders April 5-8,NewBritainRockCatsApril9-11,Trenton ThunderApril16-18,NewHampshireFisher Cats April 27-29. Away games: Binghamton MetsApril12-15,NewHampshireFisherCats April19-22,NewBritainRockCatsApril23-26. 879-9500 or www.seadogs.com

University of Southern Maine South¬ worth Planetarium, 96FalmouthStreet Portland.AstronomyDayApril21,withImages oftheInfinite,MarsQuestPlanispheres,freetele¬ scopeviewing.780-4749or www.usm.maine.edu/ - planet/ -CompiledbyDianeHudson

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Our Hero (continuedfrompage29) Noahtoplay-nowthatwasamoment!The workmenbreezeduptoourtrailer'sfront doorandsaid,"Wecan'tfindthehouse," andwesaid,"You'rehere!"1couldsee theireyesglazeover."Okay,we'regoingto putagrandpianoinatrailer?"Intheend theyhadtoshootitoutdoors.Wewereso clueless,wewereliketheAddamsfamily ortheMunsters-soweirdwedidn'teven realizeit.

Doyoustillhavethetrailer?

Gray:WestillhaveourlittleplaceinNewry. Butifyourson[byallaccountsaprodigy onkeyboards]getsanopportunitytotravel toSydney,Australia,toplayattheOpera House,areyougoingtousethesavingsto buildahouseorgotoSydney?Wechose Sydneyandkeptthetrailer;it'saplaceto escapeto.

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We get the music credits, but how did Noah get diverted to sit-coms and TV drama?

Gray:JayLenosawNoahon48Hoursand allofasuddenhadhimasaguest,Good MorningAmericasawtheguestspotonLeno, andthenOprahsawhimonGoodMorning America.Wekindoffiguredonceyou've doneOprahyou'vedoneitall.That'swhen thepeoplefromABC'sMyWifeandKids calledandsaidthey'dliketohaveNoahon theshowasFranklin,thepiano-playingprodigyneighbor,forfiveepisodes.

Noah, when you started playing, could you even reach the pedals?

Gray-Cabey:No.I'djustturnedfour.Ihad thislittleyellowpianoandmydadwould playasongandI'dbangonthepianolike1 wasplaying-butI'denduphittingtheright noteandmemorizethesong.Afterawhile 1wasn'tsatisfiedwiththeyellowpianoand Iwantedtolearnhowtoplayabigboy'st piece.Eventually1startedtoplaywiththes orchestraandwentontourstoJamaica, Mexico,andAustralia.1wanttogoontourJ again.Ilovetraveling.IdefinitelywanttogoJ toAfrica.We'regoingthissummer,hope-; fully,forourfoundation,ActionInMusic.'

What's Action In Music?

Gray-Cabey: AIMtakeskidsfrominner-city schoolswhoarereallygoodatplaying instrumentsbutwhodon'thaveachance totravel.Webringthemtogetherforfive daysofmusicaltrainingandteam-build¬ ingactivities.ThentheAIMorchestrawill traveltoathird-worldcountrytoraise moneyforacauselikeAIDSorotherill¬ nesses.Whentheorchestramembersgrow up,maybethey'llinfluencesomeoneelse, causingarippleeffect.

Still, when a Mainer becomes an instant star... Gray: I'dthink,"OhmyGod,that'smy'kid andhe'ssittingandtalkingwithDamon Wayans!"IkeptthinkingI'dwakeupand say,"Ihaddieweirdestdreamlastnight!"

Then M. Night Shyamalan entered the dream. Gray:1know!Beingcastinthefeaturefilm Lady in the Water washugeforNoahbecause he'squiteafanofM.NightShyamalan's work.

Gray-Cabey: He'sawesome!Hethreatenedto throwmeinthepoolthefirstday.Hetaught metotrustmyselfasanactorandtobelieve inmy’character.

BeforeHeroes this year, you guest-starred on Grey's Anatomy with Patrick Dempsey. Just two dam-diggers taking Hollywood by storm?

Gray-Cabey: Yes!Wewerepretty'excited,like, "Oh,y'ou'refromMaine!"Hewassofunny! Hewaswalkingaroundandtalkinginan Englishaccent.MymomsaysJimCarrey hasnothingonhim.

Do you have any long-term goals?

Gray-Cabey: 1wanttogetintopolitics.Ithink ofitthisway:I'llbeapilotandalawyerfirst, theninnforgovernor.That'smy'timelineto reachtheagerequirement...forpresident.■

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"PortlandHeadLightisperchedjustas youheadintotheharbor,agatewaytothe Atlantic.IsailedforseveralyearsonCasco Bay,andlovedit.Butwithflyingyoucansee everythingatonce,"almostabeautyover¬ load."It'sanincrediblefeeling-everythingis justbeautiful."

DougLishemess,58,turnedtoultralights in1996asawaytocuremotionsickness.

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Asforhowthehousemightbeapproached usingthestandardsofthehistoricpreserva¬ tionordinance,Andrewsandpreservation compliancecoordinatorScottHansonsay, "Twenty-fiveSummerStreetisn'tcurrently locatedwithinadesignatedhistoricdis¬ trict,andthereforeexterioralterationstoit wouldn'trequirereviewandapprovalfrom theHistoricPreservationBoard.However, itisanearlyhouseinanearlyneighbor¬ hoodthatprobablywouldqualifyasahis¬ toricdistrictifproposedfordesignation.

"Abuildingwithinadesignateddistrict wouldbesubjecttoreviewforanyexter¬ ioralterationsvisiblefromapublicway, beginningwithanexaminationofthedoc¬ umentedhistoricappearanceofthehouse, usingthecity'sarchiveof1924taxphotos.

"ThissimplewooddwellinghasFederal toGreekRevivalstyletransitionalarchitec¬ turalfeatures,likemanyofitsneighborson SummerStreet.Usingthe1924photosasevi¬ denceofthehousesinrelativelyunaltered formfromthetimetheywerebuilt,it'sclear theysharedasimplevernacularstylistic vocabularyandcouldverywellhavebeen builtbythesamecontractorwithinarela¬ tivelyshortperiod,probablybetween1825 and1840.

"ThetaxphotoshowstypicallyFederalstylenarrowcornerboards,andashallow roofpitchwithsimplereturns.Evidenceof theemergenceoftheGreekRevivalstyle isseenintheboldentablatureofthefront¬ doorsurround,entablaturehoodsoverthe first-floorwindowsontheprimaryfacade, andthespacebetweenthesecond-story windowsandtherelativelywidefrieze belowtheeaves.Similar,butslightlyearlier, Federal-stylehousesat7and21Summer Streetbothshowthesecond-storywindows meetingthenarrowerfriezewithoutany spacebetween.

"By1924,25SummerStreethadlostits originalwindowsashes.Likemanyearlier houses,itwasgiven'modern'2/2sashes inthelater19thcenturyaswellastypical Victoriandoubledoors.Thehousesat7,21, and24Summerdidnotreceivethesametype of'updating'andshowthe6/6sashesand single6-paneldoorwithsidelightsthatNo.

25wouldhavehadwhenbuilt.Interestingly, todayNo.25hasanold6/6windowinplace onthefacade,anda6-panelentrydoorwith sidelightshasreplacedtheVictoriandoors. ItwasnotuncommonforfrugalVictorian Yankeestokeepolder6/6sashesontheback ofahousewhen'updating';the6/6nowon thefrontofthehousemaybeanoriginalele¬ mentmovedfromthebackmorerecently.

"Ashapedwoodengutterthatcreatesan eavemoldingonthepedimentedroofends, the3"-4"exposureofthewoodclapboard siding,andthelouveredwoodenshutterson thewindowswerealltypicalofbothFederal andGreekRevivalstylehouses.By1924, thewoodentrvporchhadbeenreplacedat leastonceandshowsl”x4"verticalbalus¬ terswithinsimplewoodpostsandrails,and squarelatticepanelsbelowthedecklevel. Thestairsdescendedtotlierightin1924but descendtothelefttoday.

"Althoughdocumentationisnotavailable toprovethepre-Victorianappearanceofthe house,thedocumentationofunalteredneigh¬ boringhousesofthesameeraandstyle,the oneperiod6/6sashcurrentlyinplace,and thecurrentdoorwaythatisofthestyletypical oftheoriginalperiodofconstructionsuggest thatareturntothehouse'soriginalappear¬ ancewouldbetliemostsuitableapproach.

"Thiswouldinvolvereplicationofthe missingdoorsurroundwithentablatureand thefirst-floorwindowhoods;installationof goodqualitywoodreplacementwindowsin a6/6configuration(matchingtheremain¬ ingoriginalsash);removaloftheasphalt sidingandrestorationoftheclapboards, comerboards,andfrieze;replacementoftlie missingwoodgutterandeavedetail;and replacementofthebalustersandskirtingon thefrontstepswithadesignmoreappropri¬ atetotheperiodofconstruction."

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"Gettingridofthehorseswasaman¬ powerissue-wehadtodirectourresources elsewhere,"saysDeputyChiefJoeLoughlin. "Rightnow,thebarn|thelandmarkbrick stablesneartheExpositionBuildingwhere thehorsesusedtolive,whichwasoriginally builtforpolicehorsesinthefirstplace]is beingusedbytheelectricaldivision."

Andhowdothehorsesfeelaboutit?On thegreenfieldsofWindham,"Harrynow spendshisdaysplayingwithhisnewhorse friend,Casey,"saysSweatt.

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AsforSweatt,shelooksforwardherself togreenerpasturesandretirementinanoth¬ ersevenyears,butplanstoenjoyhertime withHarry'evenbeforethen.

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"Thecitydocsn'twanttonegotiateatall," saysMikeRichards.

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Fhesecessionists'financialnumbersare"sofar frombeingreasonable,"saysJimCohen,that talkisdifficult.

Thisiswheretheconversationisnow: nowhere.

Statelawgoverningmunicipalsecessions requiresamediatortoseeifdifferencescanbe resolvedbetweenacity'ortownanditspoten¬ tiallybreakaway'borough.Thefirstmeet¬ ingwithmediatorJohnPaul"Jack"Erler,a Portlandlawy'er,tookplaceJanuary'24.

Cohen,whoalsoisalawy'er,sayshisside wantstodiscussproblemsislandershavethat couldberesolvedwithoutsecession.TireIsland IndependenceCommitteenegotiatingteam wantstodiscusstiretermsofindependence. Idon'tthinkthere's anyreasontopullout ofPortland.It's65,000 negotiatingwith1,900.

-LincolnStelk,72,retiredEpiscopalpriest, Peaksresidentwithhiswife,Virginia,for 10years

Meanwhile,Richards'sgrouphashadState SenatorChristineSavage,aRepublicanfrom Union,introduceabillintirecurrentlegislative sessionauthorizingthesecession.

AccordingtoRichards,itwillrequirea second,finalvoteofislandersbeforethesplit wouldtakeeffect.Airdtirebill,hesays,willask airarbitratortodecideoircompensationforcity' assetsontireislandandotherwisesettlefinan¬ cialmatters.Thesecessionbillwassubmitted totirelegislatureonFebruary'9.

"ThereisapriceatwhichPortlandwould letPeakssecede,"accordingtoJohnWhitman, 62,aPeaksresidentsince1976,yetanother Portlandattorney,aleaderoftirepreviousfight forPeaks'sindependence,andnowamember oftherebels'negotiatingteam."Atbottom,it's justaboutthemoney'."

Butinexpressinghisfrustrationwithcity government,Whitmancastssomedoubton thisassertion.Hesuspectsthecity'saversion tonegotiatethepriceofindependenceexists, politically,becausetirecity'doesn'twantgeton "theslippery'slope"leadingtosecession.

Richardsagrees:"Theythinkiftheydon'tdeal withustheLegislaturewon'tpasstirebill."

AndevenJimCohenalmostsaysasmuch: "Wehavesuchastrongphilosophicalconcern aboutsecessionthatwedon'tthinktheycanbe addressedthroughafinancialdiscussion."

Ofcourse,evenifasecessionbillpassedthe Legislature,GovernorJohnBaldaccicouldveto it,anditsoundslikehemight.

"Iwouldhavetobeconvincedit'sagood thing,"thegovernorsaid,inastatementfrom hisoffice,whenhewasqueriedaboutthebill. "Onthesurface,itwouldappeartogoagainst oureffortstoreduceadministrationinmunici¬ palgovernments."

Atwo-thirdsvoteofeachHouseisrequired tooverrideaveto.

OnPeaks,youchoose tolivewithoutthe hardshipsfoundon themainland.

-CarolFexa,57,single,selfemployedas ahealerandlifecoach,livingonPeaksin the1980s,thenreturnedin2000

"Oh,God,therearcallkindsofobstacles," Whitmansays.

ButinrecenttimestheLegislaturehasper¬ mittedLongIslandtoleavePortland(1993) andChebeagueIslandtoleaveCumberland (2006).TheIslandIndependenceCommittee hashiredSeverinBeliveau,Maine'shighestprofileandpossiblymostexpensivelobby¬ ist,toworktheStateHousecorridors.Onthe otherside,SolutionsNotSecessionhashired BobHowe,alsoaprominentAugusta-based lobbyist,andPortland'scitycouncilcanhave apowerfulinfluenceinAugusta.

Bothsidesseemeagerforaresolutionto therevolt.Iloppin,oftheanti-independence group,sayshedoesn'twantthesecessionbill heldoxertoanotherlegislativesession.

"Insomecases,itsplitscouples,"hesaysof theissue'seffectsamongislanders.

Expressinghisfrustration,pro-secessionist RichardssaysPeaks"feelslikea28-year-old guystilllivingathomewhofinallydecidedto moveoutandgoonhisown.Hismomissay¬ ing'Don'tmoveout.'Buthesays,'Mom,Ijust wanttomakedecisionsonmyown.'"

Soeventhoughmonevisimportant,soisemo¬ tionalidentity,andthereisemotionallaround.

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Quietwhitecedarclapboardsandshin¬ glesareusedtoidentifyplanesevenwhile blendingintothetopography.Andthere's arteveninthis:

"Thetwoseparatesidingsseparategable endfromeastandwestsidesofthehouse," notesWilson."ThisisanhistoricMaine tradition.Incolonialtimes,clapboardsor planedlumberwereveryexpensiveand thereforetheentrysideofthehousewasthe onlysidecladinplanedwood.Atthecorner, buildersimmediatelychangedtoshingles (whichwerehomemadeandreadilyacces¬ sible)."Beyondthis,theshingledsideson northandsoutharedesignedtosilverwith awonderfulpatinaastheytaketheworst oftheweather.Theexteriorofthishouse, quiet,organic,dappledinleavesanddark¬ enedbyshingles,trulyfitsinwiththeforest surroundingit.

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Inanopenlivingplan,gallerywhite wallsshootupwardincontemporary angles,whilehighwindowstakevisitorsby surprise.Simplydetailedandfinishedwith maplefloors,theinterioractsasabeautiful!}' minimalbackdropfortireJordans'museum¬ qualityAmericanandJapaneseantiques.

Papershojiscreensdisappearinsidea wall,allowinggreaterflexibilityformorefor¬ malentertaining.Atelescopiccorridorwith viewsatbothendsdividesthehouseaccord¬ ingtofunction,withtiremoreprivatespaces tothewestandlivingspacestotheeast.

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Aboutthesepa¬ ratestudies,Gray Jordan laughs, "Philistheloud extrovert,andI'm thequietintrovert. Icouldalwayshear hisgoings-on,andwhenhelaughedthe wholehousewouldshake!"

Theresultingtwinstudiesarecarved outofthetwomostimportantspacesin thehouseandcommandprimerealestate adjacenttolivinganddiningareasfacing oceanviews.Thetwoareseparatedbya corridorthatcontainsofficefunctionsbut arephysicallyconnectedsocollaboration iseasilypossible.

It'swherethislovingcouplearedoing theirlife'swork,andlifeouthereisworking justfine,thankyou.

"ThetitleofSheila'sbookofpoetry,The ChinaintheSea,comesfromhertreasures foundwashedupalongtheshoresofthe Island,"savsWilson.

Jordanissomuchindemandthathe "flunkedretirement"afewyearsagoto serveastintasinterimpresidentofColby SawyerUniversity.

Thecouplehastwogrownsons-amas¬ terattheLawrencevilleSchoolandaMaine lobsterman-andfivegrandchildren.Two smallbedroomsandasittingspaceupstairs accommodateguestsandcompletethe house.Therooftopdeckoftheupperlevel provideswonderfulviewsofCascoBay.

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"TheDavisHouse,"asitwasoriginally known,isa12-room,five-bedroombrick chateaudesignedin1921bythefirmof WilliamL.BottomleyandJ.L.Millsof597 FifthAvenue,NewYork,ontheeveofthe creationofColonialWilliamsburg,which wouldsoontakearchitectureandinterior decoratingbystorm.Thoughotherhouses intheWestEndarelargelyvariationson ColonialRevivalortheShingleStyle,this regalexceptionis"lateQueenAnneor Georgian,inspiredbyahouseMrs.Davis sawduringhertravelsinEngland.Mrs. DaviscommissionedWilliamBottomleyto buildanidenticalhousehere."

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"TheRideoutswerethenextowners. ColonelRideoutwasaformerMarineJ.A.G. officer."TheRideoutstraveledtheworld.

"TheRideoutswerecollectors,"the sellersays."Alongthewaytheypickedup KingFarouk'sdinnerset,whichservesover 120people."

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"WhatIloveaboutthishouseisthe warmth,"nottomentionthefabulousvistas thearchitecthasdesignedintotheexperi¬ enceeverywhereyouturn.

"Doyousee?"shesaysofthegenerous centerfoyer."Thehouseenvelopsyouwith warmthandbeauty.

"Buyerswilleitherloveitorhateit," dependingupontheirtaste,thesellercon¬ fides,"butthepersonwhofallsinlovewith itwilldecidevery'quickly',Ithink."

Totheleftofthelargereceivinghallin pastely'ellowwithceladoncarpetingand luxuriant90-degreestairway'risingfrom lefttorightisthestately'diningroom,which peersoutattheJetportandMt.Washington throughslitsofvintageVenetianblinds.This room,whethery'ou'reKingFaroukorTim Sample,iswickedfun,withcadetbluedrap¬ eries,fireplace,andanenormouschandelier.

It'shardnottoimagineBetteDavisand Gary’Merrillstoppingby'hereduringthe 1950swhilethey'livedinCapeElizabeth,for areceptionperhaps,inhonorofBette'sThe VirginQueen.Afterall,theirdaughterB.D. wasastudentatWaynfleteSchool,justafew hundredyardsaway.

Asfortherococofurniturehere,"it'sall beenappraised,withthebuyerbeingoffered firstrightofrefusalby'theindividualpiece," tiresellersays.

Intirelibraryacrossthehall,listingagent Wendy’Harmonmakesaspecialpointof showingusahandsomewall-sizedmural ofBostonHarborthatdatestothehouse's originalconstruction.

"AMassachusettsdealeroffered$1,000

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Camden,Maine,hasbeenvisitedbyaking,aU.S.President,many fabledscreenstarsandsportsheroes,asupcrmodel,alegendaryTV anchorman,andaworldrenownedsinger-songwriter...

beforeweaddedtheFrette®sheetsandtowels,whitegoosedown pillowsandcomforters,andStearns&Foster®mattresses.

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forit,butit'sstayinginthehouse,"the sellerreports.

Thenthere'sthesumptuoussalon,which runsthefulldepthofthehouse,withcela¬ donpaneling,silverwallpaperfromthechinoiserie,largefireplace,andMrs.Rideout's bridgetable.

Awonderful,tallbutler'spantrywith enormousbuilt-incabinetryleadstothe kitchen,whichfeaturesmatchingpaneling andatop-of-thelinesixburnerstove-inhar¬ vestgold,fromthe1970s.

Consideringthehouse'simposingfacade andbreathtakingviewsatoptheProm,as wellasasomewhatimperiousbrickwall withfrontgate,onemightthinkthatthe dynamicofthehousebeginsatthefront,but thatisn'tsoatall.

Alltheenergyfocusestowardthelarge rearentrance,whichhasbeencapturedin anall-pinkatrium-likestructureaddedin the1980sandfeaturinghottub,shower,and plantsatallaltitudes.Pinktilesandpanel¬ ing,includingalargeshelloverhangabove thedoor,reinforcethesensation.Agarden tablenearawindowisbathedinsunshine. Outside,there'satwo-cardetachedgar¬ ageaccessiblefromtheservicealleybehind allofthesefront-rowhomesontheProm, aswellasadditionalroomonthedrivethat rollsuptothebackdoorforparkingtwo, say,PierceArrows.

Thedominantcolorsonthefirstfloorare salmon,celadon,pink,andpastelyellow. Onthesecondfloor,therearefourfull baths,severalwithsix-footoriginaltubs andstrikingperiodpedestalsinks.Inall, therearefivebedroomsuphere,twowith masterbaths.

This5,715-square-footstructure,in Portland'sHistoricDistrict,isbothanelegant andauniqueexampleofitstype.Moregood¬ iesincludeslateroof,new(October2006) furnacefueledbynaturalgas,skylight,and asecuritysystem.Updatedtaxesare$13,728. Withitswonderfuldesignandlovelyfloor plan,thispocketmansion'sroyalbonesand FifthAvenuepedigreemakeituniqueonthe Prom.Whilethewhimsicalinteriorcaptures theimagination,wepredictthatallthefur¬ niture,accoutrements,andcarpetingwillbe clearedout,andthehouserepainted,before itissold,becauseasitisnowitisdifficultto seetheforestforthetrees.Thenitmaycom¬ mandeverybitofitsaskingprice.■

Carriage House Townhouse Condominiums

Channing antique center-chimney cape with many original features. Nestled away from mainroadon5+/-acresandboundedbystone walls,thispropertyincludesvintagebarnwith stone-wallbarnyardandfarmpond.$274,900 West End

EnjoyPortlandatitsfinestandliveonthewaterintheOldPort. Threebeautifulunitsareavailable.Theyallhaveafireplace,abal¬ cony, 2 garage parking spaces, full-time security with gate house, and the Old Port just outside the gate.

- Unit 604 is one level with 2 bedrooms & 2 baths (1 w/whirlpool tub).Ithasalargeterrace,tilefloorsandisavailableimmedi¬ ately.

— Unit 508 is a townhouse with 2 bedrooms & 2 1/2 baths (1 w/ whirlpool tub). It has an extra-large, updated, gourmet kitchen, top-of-the-lineappliancesandisinexcellentcondition.

- Unit 405 is a townhouse with 2 bedrooms & 2 1/2 baths, hard¬ wood floors throughout, updated kitchen and baths. It is near the harbor end with beautiful views.

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NEW ENGLAND HOMES & LIVING

KENNEBUNK BEACH

PRIVATE BEACH AND WATERFRONT KENNEBUNK

This8.9-acrepeninsulaoflandisideallylocatedwhere therivermeetsthesea.Iloffersunsurpassedviewsand wateraccess.Thereiscurrentlyonehomeontheproperty and the land can be divided into 2 lots. A ONCE LN A LIFETIME opportunity to own a truly significant water¬ frontproperty!S6.250.1XX)

POINT OCEANFRONT!!!

"Sea Breeze Cottage" isatotallyremodeledandprofes¬ sionallydecoratedoceanfrontcottage,perchedonSouth¬ ernMaine'spicturesquecoastline.Thisyear-roundhome offers:alargecoveredfrontporch,livingroomw/vaulted ceiling,lovelykitchen,oversizedwindows,masterbed¬ room ocean-side deck. 6 rooms, 3 baths, central air & spectacularviews.Beingsoldfurnished.$1,750,000

Enjoyviewsoftheoceanfromeveryroomofthisbeauti¬ fully renovated Victorian. Great room with massive stonef/pandawallofglassoverlookingthesea.Fabulous finishes throughout this 45(X) sq. ft. ONE OF A KIND HOME at the Beach! $3,495,000

Thisfabulous4BRhomeisonoveranacreoflandwithin walkingdistancetoaquietbeach.Thefloorplanoffers an cat-in kitchen, a great room with F/P. a formal LR. luxuriousmastersuite,andaguestsuite.Manyamenities includewoodfloors,skylights.2largedecks,and2balco¬ nies.$1,295,000

Stunningcustombuilt2005homeisstepstothebeachw/ spectacularwaterviews.Over4000sq.ft.oflivingspace including 5 bedrooms. 3.5 baths, wonderfully huge open conceptliv.'din/kilw/indoor/outdoorgasfireplaceAcov¬ ered porches’ Amazing! $1,920.000

"Winnow Hill Farm" is a significant and historic farm commanding pastoral views of ficlds/woods. The resi¬ dencehasbeenrestored,incorporatingthelatestamenities whileretainingcharacter.Alsoincludedisanin-ground poolandfabulousbamsandoutbuildings.S1.295.(XX)

On the water at Gooch's Creek with open views to Ken¬ nebunkport waterfront and across to protected natural land,thishouseisanoasisofprivacyinaseasideresort. Totallyredoneandinpristinecondition,this3BR,2.5 bathhomefulfillsthepromiseofgrandliving!$999,000

This absolutely gorgeous Post & Beam home is within steps to beautiful Cleaves Cove Beach. From the stun¬ ning Great Room addition to the fabulous Master Bed¬ roomSuitecompletewithfireplace,yoursenseswillbe delightedfromoneroomtothenext.Offeredexclusively $1,100,000 ShadyOak,aclassicshingle-stylehomeissitedashort blocktotheOcean.Sensitivelyupdated,thishomeoffersa 1stflmasterBRplus3add'lBRs.Therearealso2parlors, kitchen. DR and an upstairs sitting room with seasonal water views. prime example of Maine’s cver-popular seasidecottages.$1,450,000

NEW ENGLAND HOMES & LIVING

PITTSTON - KING Ol THE HILL! Beautiful, brand new 3-bedroom Colonial.2.5baths,mastersuite,for¬ maldining,massiveoakkitchenwith island.2-cargaragewithoverhead storage,sliderstoreardeck.Whata spot!Pickyourflooring.$259,900 voiiv<1rcainingofa

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floor wood floors (GORGEOUS STOREFRONT!) with long-term tenant.l-BRapt.on2ndfloor.2-BR apt.on3rdfloor.3largedecks.20' ofdeepwaterfrontageonKennebec River.$259,900

HALLOWELL - Remodeled down¬ townbuildingwithKennebecRiver views. 1st floor has 2 spacious rooms.1/2bath,fireplace.Upstairs hasstunning1BRapartment-new! Absolutely gorgeous. New every¬ thing including heating! WOW!

$259,900

HALLOWELL - Brand new in 200-1.Thislovelyin-townbuildingon theKennebecRiveriscurrentlyan ice-creamstand.Idealtorentkayaks, putindocks,perhapsanoutdoorbar? New treck deck around the whole building.Builtonsteelbeams,this ruggedbuildingisMINT!$144,900

HALLOWELL - Probably the best condoaround!3fulllevels,3baths, endunit,maplekitchen,denwith skylight,oakfloorsthroughout,gas fireplace,familyroom,oilheat, newdeck,slidertopatio.Lotsof extras,lotsoflight,lotsofupgrades. $259,900

downtownbuildingoffersspectacu¬ larviewsofKennebecRiver,new rtxtf.newerboiler,newpaint,pri¬ vatedriveway,NOTintheflood zone,extremelyvisible,character galore,hippedroof.apt.&storefront, massive deck Broker Owned $229,900 m

NEW ENGLAND HOMES & LIVING

DEBORAH A Al EEK & ASSOCIATES

potential exists to return to a single family resi¬ dence or for condo/motel development. Property com¬ prises 5.000+ square feet of living space featuring: 13 bedrooms, penthouse suite, owners quarters and two seperate apartments. Offeredat:$1,399,000

Tel:207-553-2662

Email: dmeek@ktf.com

Mooselookmeguntic Lake

Enjoy fabulous sunset and great views from this classic 4 bedrtxmi. 2 bath lakeside home on a one acre lot on desirable Bald Mt. Rd. in Rangelcy. 110fl.ofwaterfrontwithsandybeach and permanent dock makes boating and swimming the focus of warm weather. Inviting home includes gas fireplace, hardwtxxl and carpeted floors, pine paneling, deck overlook¬ ing the water, and two-car garage. Play on the BIG lake! $749,000"

KELLER WILLIAM

R A lI 49 DartmouthSt.(Su Portland, ME 04

and cherry kitchen and a large finished basement. Boaters delight with in-river mooring and launch closebv. Offered at:$599,000 of

spectacular waterfront home offers easterly views of Bailey Island and southerly views of rugged offshore is¬ lands and open ocean. Defined by sunlight andopen,spaciousliv¬ ing. this newer-built home has been finished withqualitycraftsman¬ ship.$950,000.

and serenityofislandliving. Thisdramaticcliffside locationoffersstunning

crashingsurffrontage, and privacy. Enjoy the community pool, tennis courts,hikingtrails,and a5-starrestaurantand marina.S495.(X»

Orr’sIsland-Thishome offersthebestofisland living.Locatedinaquiet Orr’s Island neighbor¬ hood. enjoy privacy, waterviewsofHarspwell Sound. 2 moorings. a ROWtotheshore,beauti¬ fulsunsetvistas.Boasting over3700sq.fl.ofliving space,takeadvantageof closeproximitytoarea beaches. restaurants, and charming yacht club.$449.(XK)’

easterly over Casco Bay and southerly to open ocean. Enjoy the private neighbor¬ hood within walking distance to two area beaches.Thisparcelhas a2-bedrootnsepticand wellinplace.Discover the charm of island living.S329.OOO

M(x>seI(M)kinegunticLakehouse

This very private family home, on 2 ac.. with incredible Bemis Mt. and Twthaker Is. Views, has 310' of shel¬ tered sandy frontage on Moosekx)k. offering great swimming and boating with moorings, floats and docks. The home with 3 BR. including master suite. 2 bonus rooms, 3BA. inviting kitchen/dining room with fireplace,

Arrowsic-Definedbyprivacyandlocatedonitsownpenin¬ sula.thispropertyboasts35acresofnaturalbeautyand2250 ft.ofpicturesquefrontage.Idealforsmallboatrecreation,take advantageofanearbymarina.This4000sq.ft.homeisabeau¬ tifullyreconstructedbarnfromthe1830s.amodernhomewith historiccharm,thishomehasbeenfinishedwithacuteattention Orr’sIsland-Thisbeautiful,recentlybuilthomeoffers3000+ sq.ft.oflivingspace.Featuringamodemkitchenwithbreakfast nook,spaciouslivingroomwithafireplace,largedeck,stonepa¬ tio,2-cargarage,andafinishedwalkoutbasement,nodetailhas beenoverlooked.Enjoyrightstoadeep-waterdock,clubhouse.

NEW ENGLAND HOMES & LIVING

Lake & Mountain Escapes

Thesitewastoospecialtobuildthe ordinary!Beautifullycrafted,3br.build er's home on private 6> acre parcel overlookingtheWhiteMountains.Tile & hardwood throughout. Radiant heat. Observatory/studio.MultiplebathsTwo garages. Deck w hot tub. Commute to PortlandorLewiston.Greatfour-sea sonrecreationalarea.Skiing,hiking& arealakesnearby. $409,900

On5.35ACwith275'offrontageontheKennebecRiver,andwith privacyassuredbyaborderofwoods,thisearlyAmericanrepro¬ ductionCapeevokesadifferentagealtogether.Beamedceilings distinguishthewellequippedkitchen,breakfastcorner,morefor¬ maldiningarea,andthelivingroomwithitsgasparlorstove.The masterbedroom,bathandstudyorguestroomarealsoonthefirst floor,andtherearetwobedroomsandbathupstairs.Ascreened porch,daylightbasement,attachedtwo-cargarage,propanegenera¬ tor,andprotectivecovenantsprovidedbythePleasantCoveAsso¬ ciationaddtocomfort,convenienceandpeaceofmind.5575,000

Morton Real Estate

240 Maine Street • Brunswick, ME 04011 • (207) 729-1863 Email: mortonre@mainere.com www.mainere.com

Four-Season Waterfront Getaway. Im¬ maculatecottagenestledontheshore of Hancock Pond in the town of Sebago.LocatedjustminutesfromShawnee Peakskiing&hikingtrails.Fireplace, pinekitchen,andalargeenclosedporch overlookingthelake.Sandyfrontage8 sunsetview.30%expansionavailable. Greatrentalhistory. $279,900

BANGOR: Call a piece of history your own. Once owned by Hannibal Hamlin, this gem has 3 floors of living space plus bam and apartment $449,000 Russ Harrington 207.942.6711 rkh@taeal.com

idear1eOtcreal.com BELFAST: Pristine, updated 1889 Victorian on a comer lol Spacious rooms, dekghtful porch and wel landscaped yari. #789669 $540,000 Lisa Curt 8004804528 Ssacurt@taeaT.coni

ADDISON: Stately mansion by the sea! 2003 home on high Wohoa Bay site. Breathtaking 180-degree ocean view from large deck. #782739 $790,000 Joe Saia 207-667-2137 joesaia@taeal.com ELLSWORTH: Privacy & 1.65 acres on spectacular Branch Lake! Sprawl¬ ing deck, granite fireplace & wood floors throughout #832486 $629,900 Joan 800-639-4905 joano@tcreal.com

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CAPEELIZABETH-MLS#831191-Thisbeautifulcustomdesignedwaterfronthomeofferssweepingviewsfromall4 bedrooms!Otherfeaturesinclude7baths,5fireplaces,gourmetkitchenwithgranite,beadboardandbrickhearth.Formal diningroomandlivingroom,library,sunroom,airconditioningandcentralvac,coveredporch,attachedgarage,beautiful landscapingandin-groundpool.ThisiscoastalMainelivingatitsverybest!$3,675,000MaryHerbert553-7398

CUMBERLAND-MLS#759767-RockwoodCondosissmglefloor livingatitsbest!TheseCottage-Styleunitsoffer2bedrooms,2 baths,eat-incoriankitchen,sunroom,hardwoodandHe,attached garageandmore.Pricedfrom$329,900DavidBanks553-7302

CUMBERLAND CENTER INORTHYARMOUTH-MLS#826969 RenovatedantiqueFarmhousewithbam.4-5bedrooms, countrykitchen,formaldiningandlivingrooms,sunroom, exposedbeamsandfireplace.$499,000DavidBanks553-7302

FALMOUTH-MLS#823169-ThispictureperfectColonialboasts over4.000SFofWingspace.4bedrooms,3+baths,stunning kitchen,formallivingroom,familyroom,library,fireplace,beautiful detailsandcustomlandscaping.$939,000DavidBanks553-7302

FALMOUTH-MLS#828585-OpenconcepthomeintheBrookside neighborhood.3bedrooms,2baths,kitchenwithbreakfastbar,large (finingarea,office,hardvoxifloorsand2-cargarage.Lovelysetting withwoodedviews.$425,000DavidBanks553-7302

FREEPORT-MLS#826607-ShinglfrStylewaterfronthometobe builtViewsofCascoBayandHarraseeketHarbor.High-end construction.Generouskitchenallowance,hardwoods,stonework, dock,rampandfloat.$1,275,000MaryHerbert553-7398

LONGPOND-MLS#830296-TALLPINESfamflycampgroundin theBelgradeLakesregion.3bedroomhomewithfiekfctcnefireplace, guestcottage,2-cargarage,wonderfulviewsanddocksystem. www.maineproperties.com$1,250,000PeterHawkes553-7310

PEAKSISLAND-MLS#830453-TorringtonPoint!Frompanoramic oceanviews,sunrisesoverWhitehead'sPassagetosunsetviewsof thePortlandskyline,thisisyourspotforyear-roundenjoyment. www.maineproperties.com$1,200,000PeterHawkes553-7310

PORTLAND-MLS#827936-Pristinetum-of-the-centuryVictonan inDeenngneighborhood.5bedrooms,2.5baths,eat-inkitchen, diningroom,livingroomwthcustomdetails,fireplace,built-ins.91 ceilings,deck,2-cargarage.$449,900DavidBanks553-7302

SCARBOROUGH-4bedroomColonialinGrondinPondwith waterviewsfromeveryroom.4.800SF,cherryandgranitekitchen, formaldiningroom,(replacedfamilyroom,frenchdoors,finished lowerlevelapartmentandmore.$749,900DavidBanks553-7302

SEBAGOLAKE-MLS#830115-Mt.Washingtonviews,125' primewaterfrontageandspectacularsunsets!3bedroom,2.5bath homeboastsgoregouslakeviews,beautifulopendesign,fireplace and3-cargaragewithoffice.$1,150,000DavidBanks553-7302

NEW ENGLAND HOMES & LIVING

Mahoosuc Glen

NEW ENGLAND HOMES & LIVING1

Adistinctivecondominium communityonPenobscotBay inBelfast,Maine.Ourbest waterfrontsitesavailablenow.

ConvenientIn-CityLocation-Afew blocksfromalargeregionalhospital andcitypark.Shortwalkingdistance tomarkets,shops,restaurants,and downtownwaterfront.Minutestogolf courseandtenniscourts.Guestmoor¬ ingsavailable.Visitusbyboatorby caroffRoute1.

•310-Ft.Dock/PierforOwnersand Guests.Mooringspermitted. •Virtualtoursofourunits. Visitourwebsite.

Selling

A3-storyluxurycondominiumjust 250ft.fromthewater'sedge.Upper andlowerdecks.Approximately 3,000sq.ft.+/-,4bedrooms, 3baths,master-bedroomsuite. Comemakefinalplans.

StartingpriceS549,000

Resale

Anoutstanding4-bedroomyear-round luxuryoceanfronthomejust75'from theocean’sedge. 5699,000

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World Class Views

ExperienceMaine'snewestpremiumgated communityjustminutesfromSundayRiver SkiResort.Largepropertiesaveraging8plus acres,GreatBrookPreserveisalsosurrounded byseveralhundredacresofconservationland withroaringbrtxtks,cascadingwaterfalls anddirectaccesstomilesofhikingand cross-countryskitrailsoutyourbackdoor.

Rangeley Lakes Region

Morton&FurbishRealEstate

TheRegion'sOldestandLargestRealEstateAgencySince1899.

One-of-a-kindBlueStoneChalet\\-'copper rooting.Million-dollarpanoramicviews ofRangeleyVillage.MountainRanges, RangeleyLake.HalesPond.GullPond&

hemlocksiding,largecompositedeck, larchwoodinterior.copjKrceilings,tileA stonefloors,birchhardwoodlloors.central

torsgreatdevelopmentinvestmentpo¬ tential.$1.93X000

Falmouth’snewestsubdivisonwith24 selectlotsina92-acrecountrysetting, withcustombuilderpackagesbeginning inthemidS600s.Nestledalongastone ridgewithhiking,snowtrails,pond& distantviewsoftheWhiteMountains. SpecialFinancingbyBankofAmerica.

ContactAllison.MortonRoeder

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Therearcveryfewopportunitiestoowna pristinewaterfrontproperlyon(’upsuptic LakeinRangeley.Maine.Charmingthreebedroomcottagewith200feetofwater¬ frontA:unobstructedviewsofthelake A:mountains.Beautifullandscaping,nice docksystemAlotsofprivacymakethis propertyadiamondintherough.Greatin¬ vestmentopportunity!$595,000

ContactBradStokes Cell:207-491-4449

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Midcoast Maine - Outstandingoceanfrontproperty.OneofthefinestlocationsintheStateofMaine.Withineasywalkingdis¬ tancetotheMarshallPointLighthouse,DriftInnBeachandanassociation’sprotectedwharf.Well-manicured3bedroom,2 V2 bath Capestyleyear-roundhomewithadditionaltwobedroomsandbathinacarriagehouse.Allon2.6acresoflandwith260feet(+/-) oflovelyoceanfront.Panoramic180-degreeviewsoftheocean,islands,sailingschoonersandlocallobstermentendingtheirtraps. Thepropertyoffersprivacywithelevenlushfloweringgardens,manytallwhisperingspnicetreesandapondwithwaterliliesanda charmingfootbridge.Ontheoceansideoftheresidenceisalarge‘L-shaped’patioidealforeveningsofquietentertainingwithfriends andfamilv.Locatedontherockvshorelineisasmallerpatioidealforintimatemomentswiththeoceanandwildlife.$1,995,00° Gotothislinktoviewtheproperty:http://www.soundve.st.com/listing.cfm?ID=7679&listing!ype=4

NEW ENGLAND HOMES & LIVING

PACK MAYNARD

Kennebunkport - New subdivision located just off Ocean Avenue. Privacy and seclusion. Lots serviced by town water.

Kennebunkport - Enjoy unobstructed views of Cape Porpoise pier and Goat Island Lighthouse from this 2 BR cottage with guest house. A truly magnificent property!

Kennebunkport - Grand 5 bedroom contempo¬ rary privately set on 2.5 acres in a conven¬ ient location only minutes to Dock Square and the beaches.

Goose Rocks Beach - This year-round cottage within a short stroll to Goose Rocks is the perfect family retreat.

Kennebunk - Classically restored 4-bedroom colonial with 2-story barn located between 2 towns makes this the ideal home.

Kennebunk - Within short stroll to Kennebunk Beach, golf and KBIA. Great location for either primary residence or vacation home.

- This 23+ acre estate sized lot was part of the Booth Tarkington Estate. Several incredible settings each with their own vistas and ambiences.

Kennebunk - Perfect renovation! Charming 4-bedroom colonial cottage is within minutes of Gooch's Beach, Dock Square, restaurants and shopping.

Land

■ Kennebunk - Convenient location and ac¬ cess to the Kennebunk River.

* Goose Rocks Beach - Build your dream home % mile to beach.

" Cape Porpoise - Two quaint village lots to choose from.

* Kennebunkport - Secluded 3+ acre lot located down a private road.

Kennebunkport - Reproduction post-and-beam filled with warmth and charm located between Dock Square and beaches.

Kennebunk - Surrounded by conservation land, this home sits on 6.2 beautiful acres.

Kennebunkport

Kennebunk - Centrally located this 2 bedroom condo has space galore and boasts gorgeous grounds.

NEW ENGLAND HOMES & LIVING

Portland Brandnew3BR, 3BTHtownhousestyleunits w/gourmetkitchen,hardwood &tile,fireplace,amazing mastersuitew/privatebath, petsok,lowfees$219,995

Portland QualityWest End2Familyidealforowner occupiedorworryfreerental, separateutilities,offstreet prkingfor2cars,completely updated$297,500

BY BRIAN DAVIDSON

Iwassprawledlikeastarfishonthesea¬ scape-upholsteredcouchI'ddraggedout ofGrandma'sbasementasIwatchedthe RedSoxgameonTV.Jackwaslyingonthe matchingcouchwithLiz,acollegegirlhe'd metrecentlyatOldOrchardafewweeks earlierplayingpick-upbeachvolleyballwith strangers.It'dbeenafewweekssinceJack hadcomeovertowatchaSoxgame,whichis agoodstretchduringbaseballseason,about adozenorsogames.He'dbeenallwrapped upinLiz.LasttimeIwasinhisapartment,a bunchofherstuffwaslayingaroundallover theplace.She'dfilledhisbathroomcabinets withfruit-scentedsoapsandlotions.She keptatoothbrushbythesink.Shehadn't comeovertowatchthegame.Shewasall wrappedupinJack.Theywerelyingtogeth¬ erondiecouch,allwrappedup.

Ontheothercouch,Iwasafraidthey'd becomebored.Asidefromtheoccasional baseballquestionfromLiz,nooneseemed tohavemuchtosay.Iwasthinkingof

somethingtotalkabout.Jackwasscratch¬ ingLiz'shead,andbeforeIknewit,Iwas scratchingmine.

Ithadneverbeenthisboringwatching agamewithJack.Weusedtoloseitover Soxgames.Imeanreallyloseit.Weused tostandupoffthecouchandscreamat theballtogetoverthefence.We'dcurse outtheumpiresandthrowpillowsatthe TV.Xow,itseemed,wewereonlywatch¬ ingbecauseitwasbetterthanlookingat eachother,slouchedinpatheticpostures ofindifferencelikeacoupleofbumsout¬ sideaballpark.

Thenextdayattherestaurantwhere wecooked,Jackwasstandingnexttome refillingemptyspicecontainers.

"Whatgives?"I'dfinally'said.

Iaskedhimwhyhe'dcomeoverjust tositthereandscratchLiz'shead."Itwas awkward,"Itoldhim.

"You'llunderstandsomeday,"he laughed,likehe'ssuddenlysomeoldsage.

Likeheputhiseartoaconchshelland nowheknowsathingaboutlife.

JustbeforeIcouldtellhimwhata downerLizwasmakinghim,rightwhen Iwasabouttoshowhimthelightand tellhimnottobeembarrassedbecauseit happenstoalotofguys,andjusttolook atwhathappenedtoourbuddyPete,a pain-in-the-asswaitresschargedintothe kitchenthroughtheswingingdoors.

"Ismyorderup?"sheasked. "No,"1said.

"When?"

"Whenit'sready."

Thenshesaidsomethingunderher breathandstompedoffliketheyalldo. Jackand1couldaffordtoberudetothe waitstaff.Thewaitstaffwasexpendable.If theywalkedout,somebodycouldcoverfor them.Theycouldhiremorewaitstaffina day.Butifthecookswalkedout,thewhole restaurantwouldgotoshit.Cooksareharder tocomeby,andonceyoufindone,heneeds

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sometimetolearnthemenu.Bythattime you'vegotabunchofpeoplespoutingoff badtilingsaboutthefood.You'vegotabunch ofpeopleleavingnothingfortipsandnever comingback.Wecouldaffordtohavebad attitudes.That'swhatIlikedaboutaxiking.

Aftertellingoffthewaitress,Iletthe issueaboutlastnightrest.MaybeIwas overreacting.MaybeIwasbeingtoosensi¬ tive.Iwentbacktomyendofthekitchen andJackwentbacktohisandwebarely spokeanotherword,until,outofleftfield, JackcameoverandaskedifIhadanydin¬ nerplansforSaturday.

"Notsure,"Isaid.Webothknewthat Ididn't.

"Goodthen,voucancomeoutwithus."

"Who'sus?"Iasked.1knewwhous was.1didn'tneedtoask.

"Lizand1,andoneofLiz'sfriends,"he said."You'lllikeher."

"Oh,noyoudon't,Jack.I'mnotgetting ropedintoanyblinddate."Whatdidhe thinkIwas,desperate?"I'mnotthatdes¬ perate,"Itoldhim.

"Comeon,"hesaid."Imadereservations atanewplaceintheOldPort.Worstthat happensisyougetafancydinneronme." Hehadapoint.

Saturdayevening,Ishoweredand shaved,putonsomedecentclothesanda fewextraswipesofdeodorant,andwaited untilJack'sgrumblingoldPontiachonked outside.Gettingintothecar,itwastoo darktogetalookatthisdateofmine,but shesmelledfruitylikeJack'sbathroom.

"Hi,I'mGina,"shesaid."I'vebeen hearingallaboutyou."

"Goodthings,Ihope,"isallIcould thinktosay.

GinaandIweren'tsayingmuchonthe ridetotherestaurant,butJackandLizwere blatheringon,tryingtheirbesttokeepus entertained.I,forone,wasnotentertained. Icouldn'tstandLiz,and1couldn'tstand Jackwhenhewasaroundher,allsweet andpolite.Whatashowheputonforthis girl.Hewasupinthefrontseat,talking abouttherestaurantwherewecooked. Hewastalkingabouthownicethepeople therewere,thesameonesheusedtocall incompetentstiffs.Iwasgettingfedup.I wasalreadyfedupwiththiswholenight. ThenGinatappedmeontheknee.

"Let'sseehowlongtheycankeepthe conversationgoing,"shewhispered.

Ilaughedagenuinelaugh,andJack stoppeddeadinthemiddleofwhatever hewasgoingonaboutandlookedatusin therearviewmirror.

"What'ssofunnybackthere?"heasked. Lizwasturnedaroundinherseat,peering backatusthroughherheadrestlikewe wereacoupleofzooanimals.

"Wewerejusttalkingaboutwhatacute coupleyoutwomake,"Ginasaid.

JackandLizlookedateachother,both smiling.LizleanedoverandkissedJack's cheek.Ginapinchedmeonthethigh,and wewentbacktosayingnothingwhileJack andLiztriedtofillthesilence.

Whenwewalkedintotherestaurant, thedecentclothesI'dpickedoutforthe nightsuddenlydidn'tseemsodecent. SincewhendidJackhavemoneyfora placelikethis?Therewerechandeliers hangingfromtheceilingandexpensivelookingpiecesofartonthewalls.Classical musicwasplaying.Everyonewasdoneup fancy;Itevensmelledfancy'.

"Wow,Jack,"1said,aswewerebeing ledtoourtable."1low'dyouswingthis?"

"Only'thebestfory'ou,my'friend,"isall hesaid.

Hewouldn'thavesaidthatifhe weren'twithLiz.Hewould'vesaidhe'd beenpinchinglobstertraps,orbetting onbaseball,thelatterofwhichhe'dbeen knowntodo.Hewould'vesaidanything butwhathesaid.

"Yeah,Ifeelalittleunderdressed,"said Gina.

Ginawaswearingadenimskirtanda whitepoloshirt.Itwasnothingspecial,but shelookedniceinit.Shehadshinvblack hairandafriendlysmile.Shewaspretty.I wantedhertolikeme.

"Youlookgreat,"Itoldher.

Shesmiledandthankedme,brushing myarmwithherhand.Ilookedoverat Jack;henoddedatmeandsmiled.1was smiling,too.Allofusweresmilinglikea bunchofdamnfools.Wesmiledallnight andmadeplanstowatchthenextSox gametogether,andIwokeupthenext morningsmiling.

WhenIwalkedintoworkthatafter¬ noon,Jackwasstandingathisendofthe kitchen,smilingatme.1triednottosmile back,but1couldn'thelpit.My'facebuck¬ led,andawaitresswalkedby,and1asked herhowshewas.■

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