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At her charming home on DingleyIslandinHarpswell,looking outoverCascoBayandthebeloved, familiarsightsofMaine'srockycoast, Hurley-Mosersaysthatsometimes, whenshelistenstoherselfandothers Formoreinformation,ortoapplytobecome acitizenastronaut,contactPamelaHurleyMoser,HurleyTravelExperts,415Cumberland Avenue,Portland,874-7400or800/874-1742, www.hurleytravelexperts.com
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Artemisia Cafe, 61PleasantStreet,Portland.Dinein theheartofPortland'sartcommunityatArtemisia, namedfor17th-centurypainterArtemisiaGentileschi, first woman member of Florence's Academy of Design. EclecticinformalfareincludestheTuscanGrill,adelectable concoction of grilled portobello mushroom, house-made pesto,roastedredpeppers,andterrificgoatcheeseon grilledTuscanbreadBrunchSaturday-Sunday,lunch M-F, dinner Thu-Sat. 761-0135
Audubon Room at the Inn By The Sea on Route 77inCapeElizabeth,anelegantoceanfrontrestaurant withbreathtakingviewsoftheAtlanticOcean.Culinary masterpieceswithfreshlocalproduce,nativehand-picked seafoodspecialties,extensivewineselection, and exceptional handmade breads & desserts. Patio dining&off-premisecatering.Opendailyyear-round forbreakfast,lunch,dinner,andSundaybrunch 10 a m.-2 p.m. www.innbythesea.com. 767-0888
Becky's at390CommercialStreetfeaturedin Esquire and recommendedbyRachaelRay,is"asliceofdinerheaven," accordingto Gourmet. Servingclassicdinerfarewithinthe callofgulls,it'sMaine'sbestfamily-friendlyplacetokeepit real.Open4am.-9p.m.,7daysaweek773-7070
BiBo's Madd Apple Cafe, 23ForestAvenue,Portland, intheheartoftheArtsDistrict.Focusingoncreative, affordablecuisinewithaneclecticwinelisttomatch, servedinabrightcasualatmosphere.LunchWedFri.11:30-2;brunchSun.11-2;dinnerWed.-Sat.from 5:30 and Sundays 4-8 Menus change with the local growing season. Menus online at blog.myspace.com/ bibosmadapplecafe. ’ 774-9698
Cafe Stroudwater has been an award-winning local favoriteformanyyears.ChefPaulL'Heureuxfeatures deliciouslocalcuisineusinglocalproductsbasedonthe season.Foratrulyuniqueexperience,reservea"Chef's Table,"whereyouandyourguestwillbeseatedrightin thekitchenwhiletheChefpreparesyoursix-coursemeal accompaniedbyselectwines.*1050WestbrookStreetin the Embassy Suites, Portland 775-0032
Caiola's Restaurant, nestledintoPortland'sWest Endat58PineStreetistrulyaneighborhoodspot. FeaturingEuropeancountrycuisinewithaninnovative menu that changes daily. Chef Abby Harmon cooks updishessuchasCalamariRappini,LavenderChicken, andasignatureSpanishPaella.Additionally,Caiola's offersoutdoordiningintheirprivatecourtyard.Open Tuesday-Thursday 5-9:30 p.m, Friday-Saturday 5-10 p.m. * 772-1110 or www.caiolas.com
Cinque Terre, Portland'sdestinationforauthenticItalian cuisine,locatedintheHistoricOldPortBothalacarteand fixed-pricemenuselectionsavailableinacasuallyelegant settingSamplehand-madepasta,ravioli,andgelatos. Enjoythebestlocalfish,meatandfinestItalianwinesfrom our WineSpectator award-winninglist.Summerpatio seating,diningroomopen7daysfrom5p.m.*36Wharf StreetPortland,cinqueterremaine.comor347-6154. Castine Inn, aperfectgetawayinoneofthemost beautifulvillagesinNewEngland,overlookingaperennial garden and Castine Harbor. Enjoy Chef Tom Gutow's uniqueandrefinedcuisineinacasuallyelegantsetting. Bothalacarteandtastingmenusavailableatoneof Food &Wine magazine's50tophotelrestaurantsintheU.S.
June through September, www.castineinn.com or (207) 326-4365
Eve's At The Garden, 468ForeStreetPortland,promises auniqueexperienceandafreshlocalapproachtofood. ChefJeffLandryandhisteamutilizeproductsfromMaine's coastalwatersandfarms:jumbodiver-harvestedscallops, Maine-raisedorganicpork,line-caughtAtlantichalibut, free-rangechicken,andfreshMamelobsterprepared severaldifferentways.Freevaletparking.Lunch11:30 a.m.-2p.m,Dinner5:30p.m.-9:30p.m.523-2040
The Great Impasta, PremierItalianRestaurantin Brunswick,recognizedasoneofthe'Top25 ItalianRestaurantsinallofNewEngland."Intimate diningroomsetting,funandvariedwinelist,and creativeItalian&Mediterranean-inspireddishesat surprisinglyreasonableprices.Openforlunchand dinner, Monday through Saturday. 42 Maine Street Brunswick, (207)729-5858, www.thegreatimpasta.com
Great Lost Bear, 540 Forest Avenue in the Woodfords areaofPortland.Afullbarwithover50draughtbeers, predominantly from local micro-breweries, an enormous menuwithsoups,salads,sandwiches,steaks,alarge vegetarianselection,thebestnachos&buffalo wingsintown.Discoverwherethenativesgo whenthey'rerestless!Everyday11:30a.m.-11:30p.m. 772-0300 or www.greatlostbear.com
Isamax Snacks, home of the world's most Wicked Whoopie Pies. Twice featured on Oprah, and on Good MorningAmerica and Rachael Ray, Wicked Whoopie Pies aredeliciouslyhabit-formingandmakegreatgifts.Stopby oneofourbakeshops:5MechanicStreetinGardinerand 621MaineAvenueinFarmingdale.Buyabatchonlineat www.wickedwhoopie.com. Call toll-free 1(877)447-2629.
Jacqueline's Tea Room, experienceauthenticAfternoon TeainanexquisiteEnglishsetting.Selectfromover70 ofthefinestqualityloose-leafteastoaccompanyyour four-course luncheon of scones with Devon cream, preservesandlemoncurd,fingersandwichesofall kinds,anddesserts.Greatforintimateconversationsand parties.10:30a.m.-3p.m.Tuesday-Fridayandalternating weekends.201MainStreetFreeport.Reservationsonly• (207) 865-2123
Lotus Chinese and Japanese Restaurant. 251 US Rt 1 Falmouth, Maine (Falmouth Shopping Plaza). We featurefull-servicebarandloungearea,sushibar,Chinese traditionalfoodnotavailableoutsideofBoston,friendly atmosphere and courteous service. 781-3453
Ratigan’s Midwest Grill and Lounge, 146MainSt, Saco.FindatasteoftheMidwestindowntownSacowith greatriverviews.Slow-roasted,fall-off-the-boneribsare aneverydayspecialty.Eachsteakiscarefullytrimmedand seasonedwithanexclusivemidwesttaste.Enjoyallour favoritesortrysomethingnew.Eatinortakeoutvisiton¬ line at www.ratigans.com. 284-9700
Una Tapas Winebar Lounge, Portland'sdestinationfor uniqueandexcitingfood,wine,andcocktails.Weekday HappyHours,interestingandeclecticwines,signature cocktails,flavorfultapasplates,andspecialmusicevents withlivejazztwodaysaweek."BestMartiniBaC'-PressHerald and Casco BayWeekly. Near Downtown, the waterfront,andtheOldPortat505ForeStreet.828-0300 www.unawinebar.com
StruthersandHunterFosterJune12-30,Crazy for YouJuly3-14,LaCageauxFollesJuly 17-August4,TheKingandI August7-25, Hairspray August 28-September 15,TheFull Monty(encorepresentation)starringSally StruthersandHunterFosterSeptember18October 6. 646-5511 or www.ogunquitplayhouse.org
Acorn Productions, Portland. Naked Shake¬ speareoffersscenesfromtheBard'splaysat SPACEAlternativeArtsVenueMay22.The CassandraProject,Acorn'sannualfestivalof women performers, returns October 15-21. 854-0065. www.acorn-productions.org
Arundel Barn Playhouse, 53 Old Post Road, Arundel.ThePlayhousecelebratesitstenth anniversarythisyear.ILoveYou,You'rePerfect, Now Change, Joseph and the Amazing TechnicolorDreamcoat,TheFullMonty, and LeadingLadies. 985-5552 or www.arundelbarnplayhouse.com
BelfastMaskers,43FrontStreet,Belfast. TennesseeWilliams'sTheGlassMenagerieJune 7-17,AMidsummer Night's DreamJuly26August4,TalkingHeads September 6-16,365 Days/365Plays-anewplayreadingeveryday for7days-October22-28,Women of the Sea-a touringproductionoftheStoningtonOpera House-November date TBAThe Emperor's New Clothes December 6-16. 338-9668 or www.belfastmaskerstheater.com
Camden Opera House, 29 Elm Street, Camden.Theater,lectures,concerts,andsong anddancemarkthissummer'sseason.The Merchant of VeniceJune1-2,AtlanticBallet SpringRecitalJune10,The Importance of BeingEarnestJune29-July1andJuly6-8,Man of La Mancha August 10-12 and August 1719,TheBluegrassGospelProjectSeptember29, PopFFechOctober18-20,MaineAuthorsSeries &LiteraryFestivalNovember2-4.236-7956or www.camdenoperahouse.com
Children's Theatre of Maine, 317 Marginal Way,Portland.Professionalproductions,classes, andtouringshowsforchildrenandtheir families.HansChristianAnderson'sTheLittle Mermaidandothertails...October13-15,2022,27-29. 878-2774 or www.childrenstheatremaine.org
Community Little Theatre of LewistonAuburn,GreatFallsPerformingArtsCenter, 30 Academy Street, Auburn.A Few Good Men June1-10,Annie Get Your Gun August 10-19, Disney'sHighSchoolMusicalJuly25-28. 783-0958 or www.lacit.com/public/ CriterionTheatre,35CottageStreet,Bar Harbor.Openedin1932,theCriterionisa beautifullypreservedArtDecotheaterfeaturing livemusic,movies,andtheater.Watchthem fromtherare"floatingbalcony." 288-3441 or www.criteriontheater.com
Deertrees Theatre and Cultural Center, DeertreesRoad,Harrison.Openedin1936,
the Deertrees opera house was deemed as fineatheaterasanyonBroadway.Nowlisted ontheNationalRegistryofHistoricPlaces,the Deertreespresentsaneclecticmixoftheater andmusiceverysummer.KrugerBrothers(tra¬ ditionalbluegrass)July6,PORTopera'sMaine EmergingArtistsProgramJuly8,Encore-Coda ChamberOrchestratobenefitL.E.A.July16, SebagoLong-LakeMusicFestivalTuesdaysJuly 24-August14,AprilVerchJuly27,The MaineiacAugust 2-3,8thAnnualDeetreesTheatre FestivalAugust16-September1.583-6747or www.deertreestheatre.org
Freeport Community Players Freeport PerformingArtsCenter,30HolbrookStreet, Freeport.FreeportCommunityPlayersisacom¬ munity-basedvolunteerorganizationproviding entertainmenttotheFreeportcommunitysince 1989.OliverJune21-July1,TheCarolBurnett Show September,Dracula October27.8652220 or www.fcponline.org
GaslightTheater,CityHall,1Winthrop, Hallowell.Gaslightbeganasanoutgrowthof awomen'stheaterclassheldattheAugusta YMCAin1937.Stillathrivingcommunitythe¬ ater,thissummer'sseasonfeaturesLuckyStiff June21-23and28-30,CrimesoftheHeart August 16-18 and 23-25,OvertheRiverand Through the Woods November 1-3 and 8-10. 626-3698 or www.gaslighttheater.org
Hackmatack Playhouse, 539 Route 9, Berwick.Aquaintsummertheatersituated onanoldfamilyfarmsteaddatingbackto themid1600s,thisseasontheHackmatack presents6O'sInvasionJune8-9,The Maine-iac June15-16,The Show Stoppers June22-23, Communicating DoorsJune27-July7,All Shook UpJuly11-21,BigRiver July25-August 11,SouthPacific August 15-25,Gilbertand SullivanReview August31-September1. 698-3698 or www.hackmatack.org
Lakewood Theater, Skowhegan. Another ofMaine'sfamoussummerstockvenuesstill producesdelightfulworkinthispastoraltown. ClothesEncounters May24-June2,TheBeverly HillbilliesJune7-13,SlyFox June21-27,All Shook UpJuly5-11,TheChristmasSpiritJuly 19-25,Nobody'sPerfect August2-8,Crazyfor You August16-22,JacktheRipper:Monster of Whitechapel August 30-September 5;Tom, Dick&Harry September 13-22. 474-7176 or www.lakewoodtheater.org
LyricMusicTheater,176SawyerStreet, SouthPortland.Housedinaconvertedchurch, theLyricMusicTheaterhasbeenentertain¬ ingPortlandaudiencessince1952.Man of La Mancha through May 13,Harvey June22-30. 799-6509 or www.lyricmusictheater.com
Maine State Music Theater, Bowdoin College,Brunswick.Maine'sonlyresidentsum¬ mer company of singers and dancers borrowed from Broadway and beyond.WestSideStory June6-23;Thoroughly Modern Millie June 27-July14,Grand HotelJuly18-August4, t On tAe Ocean ^Aont _i ? at “7uxa _ &ajieSicyaietA,"TKaine
The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, Boothbay Harbor. The town where the movie musicalCarousel wasfilmedcontinuesthe long-standingtraditionofsummerentertain¬ mentinthismultipurposebuilding.A Sense of Wonder,basedonthelifeofRachelCarson, June24,tobenefitBoothbayRegionLand Trust.633-6855or www.boothbayoperahouse.org
Portland Opera Repertory Theater, Merrill Auditorium, Portland. PORTopera Summer 2007 Main Stage performance isTheBarberof Seville July 25-29 879-7678 or www.portopera.org
Portland Players, Cottage Road, South Portland.Theoldestcommunitytheaterin Maine presentsTheFullMonty May 11-27, LittleShopofHorrors September 8-24. 799-7337 or www.portlandplayers.org
The Public Theatre, Lisbon and Maple Streets,Lisbon.L/A'sownEquityhousepro¬ videsthelowestticketpricesforprofessional theateranywhereintheregion.Matthew Barber'sEnchanted through May 13. 382-3200 or www.thepublictheatre.org
Stanford Maine Stage Company, 1 Hill Top Lane,Springvale.The Wizard of Oz June22July8,Oliver! July27-August12.324-9691or www.sanfordmainestage.org
Schoolhouse Arts Center, Route 114, SebagoLakeVillage.Thisaptlynamedschool¬ house-turned-artscentersoffersavarietyof educationalandtheatricalopportunitiesfor youngpeopleandadults.GuysandDollsJuly 5-22. 642-3743 or www.schoolhousearts.org
Studio Theatre of Bath, 798 Washington Street,Bath.ThehistoricChocolateChurchArts Centerhoststhislongtimecompany.Capoff yourdayintheshipbuildingcitywithasummer show.Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat weekends beginning May 10. 443-2418 or www.studiotheatreofbath.com
The Theater At Monmouth, Route 132, Monmouth.Performancesareheldinthepic¬ turesqueCumstonHall,listedontheNational RegistryofHistoricBuildings.Thesummer seasonfeaturesCharlotte'sWeb,Cinderella, Tom Jones, A Midsummer Night's Dream, and Measure for Measure. 933-9999 or www.theateratmonmouth.org/cumstonhall.htm.
TheTheaterProject,14SchoolStreet, Brunswick.Ahistoricmeetinghousenowhost¬ ingprofessionaltheaterforchildrenandadults. Our Town May 4-20,VoicesintheMirrorJune 1-3. 729-8584 or www.theaterproject.com.
The St. Lawrence Art Center, 76 Congress
Street,Portland.Thepristine110-seatmulti¬ functionalParishHallTheaterisjustonepor¬ tionofthisnewlyrehabilitatedchurch.Good TheaterpresentsDrivingMissDaisy May16-3, Ida'sHavin'aYardSale July27-29.775-5568 or www.stlawrencearts.org
Galleries
Abbe Museum, Bar Harbor. "Layers of Time" continues.288-3519or www.abbemuseum.org
Acadia National Park Museum, Bar Harbor. Historicaltreasureshousedinabuildingatpark headquartersincludingelegantchandeliers fromtheoldIslesfordHotel,Revolutionary War-eraduelingpistols,adocumentsignedby KingLouisXIII,andahoardof20,000insects collectedbytheheirtotheProcterandGamble fortune.288-3338.
Art Gallery at UNE, Westbrook College Campus,UniversityofNewEngland,716 StevensAvenue,Portland.Student/Faculty show continues to May 13. 797-7261 or www.une.edu/artgallery
Aucocisco Gallery, 615A Congress Street, Portland.KatherineBradfordtoMay26,Vivien Russe opens May 30. 775-2222 or www.aucocisco.com
Bates College Museum of Art, Lewiston. SeniorExhibitiontoMay26.786-6158or www.bates.edu/museum.xml
Center for Maine Contemporary Art, 162RussellAvenue,Rockport.EthanHayesChuteandHenryWolyniectoMay19,"Altered Nature:ManipulatedPhotographs"andAlan MageetoJuly21,JoeKievitttoJuly17. 236-2875 or www.cmcanow.org
Children's Museum of Maine, 142 Free Street,Portland.ImaginationStation,Stage Stories,CoolScience,BigMessyArt.828-1234 or www.childrensmuseumofme.org
Colby College Museum of Art, 4353 MayflowerHill,Waterville.AlexKatz,John Marin. 872-3228 orwww.colby.edu/museum
EricHopkinsGallery,NorthHavenIsland. Webspaceandonlinearchive,alsotheartistat North Haven. 867-2229 or www.erichopkins.com
Farnsworth Museum of Art, Margot BalbonitoSeptember23,"TheConstructed Landscape" to October 7, Andrew Wyeth opensMay20,"Warhol,Wyeth,Basquiat"May 5-August26,"ElizabethB.NoyceBequest Anniversary"toJune17.596-6457or www.farnsworthmuseum.org
Lincoln County Historical Association, FederalStreet,Wiscasset.HistoryofLincoln County,foundedin1954byMildredBurrage. 882-6817 or www.lincolncountyhistory.org
Local 188 Gallery and Tapas Bar, 188 StateStreet,Portland.KyleDurrie,PatCorrigan, JenniferGardiner,GarryBowcott.761-7909.
Maine Historical Society Museum, 489 CongressStreet,Portland."DrawingTogether: TheArtsoftheLongfellowFamily”toJune3. 774-1822 orwww.mainehistory.org
Maine Maritime Museum, 243 Washington Street,Bath."DistantLandsofPalmandSpice: Maine Ships and Mariners in Deepwater Com¬ merce,""ClipperSnowSquallExhibit."443-1316 or www.bathmaine.com/programs.asp
Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad & Museum,58ForeStreet,Portland.Two-foot gaugeparlorcar,builtin1901andtwo coachesbuiltintheearly1880s.828-0814 or www.mngrr.org
Maine State Museum, 87 State House Station,Augusta."MaineGems,""Reflectionsof Maine." 287-2304 or www.state.me.us/museum/
The Maine Women Writers Collection, Westbrook College Campus, University of New England,StevensAvenue,Portland.Artifacts providinginsightintothelivesandwritingof more than 500 Maine women authors. 797-7688, ext. 4324. www.une.edu
Museum of African Culture, 122 Spring
Street,Portland."SpiritsofIgboTribe,"drum¬ mingandchantingonanyFirstFridayArtwalk. 871-7188 or www.tribalartmuseum.com
Penobscot Marine Museum, 5 Church Street,Searsport.HistoryofPenobscotBayand themaritimehistoryofMaine.548-2529or www.penobscotmarinemuseum.org
Portland Museum of Art, 7 Congress Square,Portland.PortlandMuseumofArt BiennialtoJune11,HarrisonBirdBrownto September9,"MasterpiecesfromtheCurrier Museum of Art" to December 28. 773-ARTS, (800) 639-4067or www.portlandmuseum.com
Saco Museum, 371 Main Street, Saco. HistoriesofownershipintheSacovalleyinthe 18thand19thcenturies.283-3861. www.sacomuseum.org
SaltGallery,110ExchangeStreet,Portland. SpringStudentShowMay17-July.761-0660 or www.salt.edu/gallery.html
TomVeilleuxGallery,75MarketStreet, Portland.WilliamandMargueriteZorach, RockwellKent,WinslowHomer,WillBarnett. 828-0784 or www.tomveilleux.com
University of Maine Museum of Art, 40HarlowStreet,Bangor.BereniceAbbot, MarsdenHartley,WinslowHomer,Carl Sprinchorn, Andrew Wyeth. 561-3350 or www.umma.umaine.edu
Whitney Art Works, 492 Congress Street, Portland.JustinRichel,JoeKievitt,RobLieber, SamvanAken,EireneEfstathiou,Henry Wolyniec to May 12, Group Show May 16-June 23. 774-7011 or www.whitneyartworks.com
Whitney Art Works Projects, 45 York Street.Portland.LuindaBliss,LydiaBadger,Carl Haase,SageLewistoJune9.780-0700or www.whitneyartworks.com
WiscassetBayGallery,67MainStreet, Wiscasset.882-7682."RecentAcquisitions and Fresh Contemporary Works" to May 22, "Contemporary Visions of Maine" May 23July 3. www.wiscassetbaygallery.com
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BoxOffice:207-633-5159 www.boothbayoperahouse.org
modern,jazzclassesthroughJune13. 842-0800 or www.portlandballet.org
Maine State Ballet, Portland.Alicein Wonderland atMerrillAuditoriumMay19-20. 842-0800 or www.mainestateballet.org
Music
Bay Chamber Concerts, Camden. Tito Puente,Jr.,Orchestra,May19atStrom Auditorium, www.baychamberconcerts.org or 236-2823
ChoralArtsSociety,Portland.AWorldof MusicatJohnFordTheater,PortlandHigh School, May 6. 828-0043 or www.choralart.org
Cumberland County Civic Center, Portland My Chemical Romance and The Black Parade withspecialguestMuseMay6,Professional BullridingJune23-24.775-3458,775-3331or www.ticketmaster.com or www.theciviccenter.com
Friends of the Kotzschmar Memorial Organ,MerrillAuditorium,Portland.Portland MunicipalOrganistRayCornilsJune12, Cameron Carpenter June 19. www.foko.org
L.L. Bean Summer Concert Series, Freeport. FeufolletJune9,AssemblyofDustJune16, Ricky Nelson Remembered featuring Matthew andGunnarNelsonJune23,RobertCrayJuly4, DonCampbellBandJuly5,RickCharretteJuly 6,MaryChapinCarpenterJuly7,JamesHunter July14,PortlandSymphonyOrchestraJuly 21,AlasdairFraserandNatalieHaasJuly28; ArloGuthrieAugust4,IndigoGirlsAugust18, JohnHiattandShawnColvinAugust25,Bela FleckandtheFlecktonesSeptember1,Natalie MacMaster September 2. 552-6046 or www.llbean.com
St. Lawrence Arts Center, 76 Congress Street,Portland.KateSchrockMay5.775-5568 or www.stlawrencearts.org
Stone Mountain Arts Center, Brownfield. KrisDelmhorstandMarkErelliMay25, Mamadou Diabate May 25, Grascals June 3, LosStraightJacketsJune9,TomRushJune10, Mara O'Connell June 15. 1-866-227-6523 or www.stonemountainartscenter.com
University of Southern Maine, Portland and Gorham campuses. Portland Chamber OrchestraMay4,SouthernMaineChildren's
Chorus May 6. 780-5003 or www.usm.maine.edu/music
Don't miss
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, off BartersIslandRoad,Boothbay.Mother'sDay Celebration:freeadmissionformothersand grandmotherswiththeirchildrenorgrandchil¬ dren May 13, Grand Opening Celebration June 13.633-4333.
Evenings at Abromson: An Evening of Storytelling,UniversityofMaine,Abromson Center,88BedfordStreet,Portland.Cindy BullensMay3.780-5900or www.usm.maine.edu/cce
FriendsofCascoBay,2FortRoad,South Portland.Baykeepingfieldtrips;pre-registration required. 799-8574 or www.cascobay.org
The Gulf of Maine Research Institute, 350CommercialStreet,Portland."Trackingthe MajesticBluefinTuna"withMollyLutcavage June 14. 228-1645 or www.gmi.org
Maine Canoe Symposium, Winona Camps, 35WinonaRoad,Bridgton.Acelebrationof canoesportandcamping,featuringlessons fromNorthAmerica'scanoeingprofessionals, June8-10.892-3121.
Maine Audubon, 20 Gisland Farm Road, Falmouth. Warbler Weeks at Evergreen Ceme¬ teryMay8-18,BirdingbyEarworkshopMay 8andfieldtripMay12,WarblerWorkshop May12,RailsandWrensbytheBirdat New Gloucester May 12, Outdoor Sculpture ExhibitionJune1-July2,ArtinNature Workshop June 19, 781-2330 or www.maineaudubon.org
Maine Writers and Publishers Alliance, 318GlickmanFamilyLibrary,Universityof SouthernMaine,314ForestAve,Portland. "WritersRead"thirdWednesdays.Workshops infiction,poetry,creativenonfiction,children's literature,publishing.386-1400or www.mainewriters.org
Osher Map and Smith Center for Cartographic Education, 314 Forest Avenue, Portland.Originalmaps,atlases,geographies, andglobesspanning1475tothepresentwith 20,000maps,asseparatesheetsorboundin morethan1,500rarebooksandatlases.7804850 or www.usm.maine.edu/-maps
Portland Camera Club, American Legion Hall,413Broadway,SouthPortland.Monthly meetings,colorslidecompetition,black-andwhite-printandcolorprintcompetition,and aninformativedigitalnightthe4thMondayof each month, www.portlandcameraclub.org
Portland's History Docents, Portland. Docentstrainedforareaorganizations,with informationaboutPortland'shistory,familiarity withartsandarchitecture,detailedunderstanding ofhistoricsites.253-6290or774-5561,ext120.
Studio,118WashingtonAvenue,Portland. Pottery,jewelrymaking,sculpture,classes,work¬ shops. 772-4334 or www.portlandpottery.com
PortandSeaDogs,HadlockField,Portland. May home games: Bowie Bay Socks May 1-3 Trenton Thunder May 7-9, Binghamton Mets May10-13,ReadingPhilliesMay25-28.May away games: Binghamton Mets May 4-6, AltoonaCurveMay15-17,ReadingPhillies May 18-20, Trenton Thunder May 22-24, Connecticut Defenders May 29-31. June home games:ConnecticutDefenders1-3,ErieSea Wolves12-14,AkronAeros14-17,Connecticut Defenders 26-20, New Hampshire Fisher Cats June30.Juneawaygames:ErieSeaWolves June5-7,AkronAerosJune8-10,Connecticut Defenders June 19-21, New Hampshire Fisher Cats June 22-25. www.seadogs.com
PortandPublicLibrary,CongressStreet, Portland.BrownBagLecturesatnoon:Augusta May8,FranklinBurroughsMay16,AureliaC. ScottMay23,ElizabethEdwardsMay30.Ruby SlippersWorkshop:"PuttinganEndtoWorry" May17.ThirdSaturdayBookClub:Purple Hibiscus by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie May 19. 871-1700 or www.portlandlibrary.com
Touch-A-Truck Family Festival, Greely Campus, 303 Main Street, Cumberland. Municipal,commercial,andindustrialtrucksand heavy equipment May 28. 846-3032.
University of Southern Maine Southworth Planetarium, 96 Falmouth Street,Portland.FiresintheSky,Imagesofthe Infinite,inSearchofNewWorlds,StarStealers, RustyRocket'sLastBlast,MarsQuest.780-4749 or www.usm.maine.edu/ - planet/
Historic Homes
Baxter Museum, 67 South Street, Gorham. Housedinthe1831birthplaceofJames PhinneyBaxter,mayorofPortland,governor ofMaine,andphilanthropist,withfamily items,memorabilia,articles,artifactsrelatingto Gorhamhistory,CivilWarartifacts,portraits,and paintings.Tuesday/ThursdayJulyandAugust, or by appointment. 839-5031.
CastleTucker,LeeStreetatHighStreet, Wiscasset.Builtonthetopofahilloverlooking theSheepscotRiver,CastleTuckerpresentsa vividrecordofWiscassethistory.Openthrough October 15 Wednesday-Sunday with tours on thehour.436-3205.
Dead River Area Historical Society, 172 MainStreet,Stratton.Memorabiliafromnative families,displaysofoldcarpentryandlogging tools,china,glass,acompleteschoolroom. Open through Labor Day. 246-2271
Francis W. Peabody Research Library, 165 StateStreet,Portland.StartedbyLandmarks AdvisoryServicewithanextensivecollection ofpreservationbooks,periodicals,andfiles. Monday-Friday(exceptholidays).774-5561.
Hamilton House, 40 Vaughan's Lane, South Berwick.Builtin1785,thehouserestoration wasinfluencedbyliteraryimagery,including thewritingsofneighborSarahOrneJewett. Decoratedwithelegantantiques,painted murals,andsimplecountryfurnishingstocreate aromanticinterpretationofAmerica'scolonial past,includinganenchantinggardenoverlook¬ ingtheSalmonFallsRiver.384-2454
Neal Dow Memorial, 714 Congress Street, Portland.LifelonghomeofGeneralNeal Dow,two-timemayorofPortlandandactive Prohibitionist,abolitionist,andadvocateofpris¬ onreformandwomen'srights.Builtin1829, thelateFederal-stylemansionfeaturesfurnish¬ ingsoriginaltothehouse,finepaintings,spe¬ ciallydesignedornamentalironwork,andmem¬ orabiliaofDow'smilitaryandpoliticalcareers. Now administered by the Maine Women's ChristianTemperanceUnion.Monday-Friday year-roundforguidedtourswithnoadmission charge.773-7773.
Nickels-Sortwell House, Main Street and FederalStreet,Route1,Wiscasset.Elegant Federal-stylemansionbuiltin1807byship ownerandtraderWilliamNickelsfeatur¬ ingColonialRevivalfurnishingsandthreestoryellipticalstairwaytoppedwithskylight. Wednesday-Sunday. 882-6218. Peary'sEagleIsland,CascoBay,Harpswell. AdmiralRobertE.Peary'ssummerhomeand library.Visitthehouseofthefirstmantoreach theNorthPole,walkwoodsyislandtrails, beachcomb,watchforseals.Bringyourown boatorcallEagleIslandToursinPortland7746498orAtlanticSealCruisesinSouthFreeport 865-6112,whichoffersnarratedtoursincluding lobsteringdemonstrations.June15-LaborDay. 846-1254.
Pejepscot Museum, 158 Park Row, Brunswick.Changingexhibitsonlocalhistory drawnfromacollectionof50,000artifactsand over20,000localphotographs.Freeadmission, Tuesday-Saturday.729-6606.
Sarah Orne Jewett House, 5 Portland Street,
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Corporate&businessCatering,breakfast Meetings,Lunches,Afternoonbreaks freshlyPreparedbeautihillyPresented \\cdeliver Ellen Dore - Owner Phone-207632-6972Fax-207854-9032Etnail-gooUchcl@vctizon.ncl > a
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Ourin-house remodeling team willworkonany aspectofyourproject, fromreplacingthat outdatedshowerto acompletemakeover.
SouthBerwick.StatelyGeorgianresidence ownedbythewriter'sfamilysince1819and furnishedwith18th-centuryantiquesandwall¬ papersandmodernfurnitureinfluencedbythe Arts and Crafts movement. Wednesday-Sunday from(throughOctober15). 436-3205 or 384-2454.
Skolfield-Whittier House, 161 Park Row, Brunswick.A17-roomtimecapsulewith Victorianfurnishings,decorations,andfixtures, anditemsfromseacaptainAlfredSkolfield's voyages to Europe and Asia and from the 20 yearshespentlivinginEngland.Tuesday-Friday withguidedtours(throughSeptember).7296606.
Stopintoseeuswhileyou'reinPortlandor Freeport! Casco Bay Wool Works crafts an elegant selection of 100% Merino Wool and 100% Cashmere capes and shawls right here inMaine.Ourtworetailstoresalsofeature spring and summer fashions like our Casco Bay Rain Wrap(right),aswell asaselectionoffineaccessories.
Mooselookmeguntic Lake Illisuniquepropertyhas4.28acof landondesirableBaldMt.Rd.with 450’ of southwesterly facing shore front,itsownboatramp.2permanent docks, sandy beach, nigged granite outcroppings. Hie well-maintained, updatedrealestateincludes2yearroundhomes.4vintagecottagesand severaloutbuildingsarrangedinade¬ lightfulnaturalkikesidesetting.Use withfamilyandfriends,forinvestment andbusiness,orforpersonalleisure. $1,750,000
BRUNSWICK
Designed to evoke the classic New England "Big House, Little House, Back House, Barn," this home is perfect for the extended family. The main house includes an open kitchen, dining room, living room with Rumford fireplace, first floor master bedroom & bath, & three bedrooms & bath upstairs. The most attractive acces¬ sory apartment features a "great room," first floor master bedroom & bath, second floor bedroom , Vi bath & "all-purpose" room. The property is located in Bostwick Woods on 6.43 AC of lawn, gardens & woods with a detached workshop, access to the neighborhood tennis court, and 15 AC of common land for outdoor activities. 5489,000
Morton Real Estate
240 Maine Street • Brunswick, ME 04011 • (207) 729-1863
Email: mortonre@mainere.com www.mainere.com
Camp Caribou Parnmchcnec Lake
7 vintage camps nestled together on TreatIsland.This2-acreretreathas 16 furnished twins. 5 bathtwins. 2 workingkitchens.2outbuildings,gen¬ erator.andgardenareainremarkable conditionafter125years,allbehind gated access. Great family compound orbusinessretreatonleasedlandthat canbepurchased.Privacyinthenorthwestem Mountains of Maine. Fishing andhuntingparadise. $670,000
Jefferson
Thiscontemporary'ranchisnestledinthepinesonaquietdead-end road with your own private waterfront on Dyer Long Pond. Home hasalargekitchenand3bedrwmsincludingmasterbedrixrmwith privatebath.Two-cardetachedgaragewithworkshopcompletethis property. $295,000
FALMOUTH FORESIDE - WAITES LANDING MLS#835659-$2,300,000.LocatedintheWaites LandingneighborhoodonFalmouthForeside,this 5,500squarefoothomeissituatedonaprivate wooded acre which offers dramatic water views fromalmosteveryroom.Featuresinclude5bdrms,6 baths,newlyrenovatedcustomcherrykitchen,media room,formallivingroomwithfireplace,formaldining roomwithfireplace,familyroomwithfireplaceand extensivebuilt-ins.Beachanddeepwaterdockrights.
DAVID BANKS Team 553-7302 Direct
FALMOUTH FORESIDE - MLS# 835798 - $729,000 Thiscustom-built5BRcolonialhomeisperfectly sited on a spacious & private lot in Falmouth Foreside.Featuresincludehardwoodfloors,granite kitchenw/centerisland,2fireplaces,front&back stairways,anopenfloorplanandheated3-car garage. MARK BRADLEY 553-7332 Direct
FALMOUTH - TIDEWATER FARM - MLS# 781121-TidewaterFarmisa50-homesubdivision overlooking the Presumpscot River, offering single-family&attachedvillaswithavarietyof floorplansandstyles.Sizesrangefrom2,0003,300SFwithlowfeesthatcoverdeededdock, landscaping,snowremoval.Pricesstartat$465K. DAVID BANKSTEAM 553-7302 Direct
NORTH YARMOUTH - MLS# 834568 - $539,900. Over 4000 SF colonial on 5 acres in the Hawthorneneighborhood.Thishomeoffersgreat roomw/beamceilings,stoneFP,largeformalDR, cherrykitw/eatingarea,den,formalLR,office.2nd floorhaslargemastersuite,3morebedrooms.& FR. Lovely grounds & pool. DAVID BANKSTEAM 553-7302Direct
PORTLAND-MLS#833508-$875,000.Spectacular circa 1780 home. 6 bedrooms, 6 baths, formal diningroom,spaciouslivingroomwithFPL.MST bedroom,sunroom,largegourmetkitw/gasfireplace, music/craft room, library room, heated garage, plus 3 beautiful house lots. DAVID BANKS TEAM 553-7302 &ANNETHERIAULT 553-7313
YARMOUTH - MLS# 816771 - $949,900. Stunning 5BRcolonialw/anexceptionalkitchenopentoFR w/FP,screenporch&library.Lovelycenterfoyer w/formal LR & DRs. Master suite w/ FP. Large mudroom,backstaircase,office&5-cargarage. BeautifullandscapingandaROWtotheRoyalRiver. DAVID BANKSTEAM 553-7302 Direct
SCARBOROUGH - MLS# 835216 - $749,900. Stunninghomehas104'ofprivatelyownedwaterfront andadditionallyanother135’ofwaterfrontshared withtheassociation.Thisspectacular4-bedroom propertyboastsover4800sq.ft.,cherrykitchenw/ granitecounters,deckaccess,livingroomw/French doors,familyroomw/flreplace,formaldiningroom, great room, master suite, 4-car garage & much more! DAVID BANKSTEAM 553-7302 Direct
Illis1790farmhouseandbarnislessthanthirtyminutesfromPortlandandthree miles from downtown Freeport. This home has 4000 square feet of firing space, attached3-cargarage,widepinefloors,brickfireplaces,andisinagreatpastoral setting.I'heLarge63x40post-and-beambarnhastwostoriesandcanaccommodate many uses: such as a home business, animals, workshop, or entertaining. Great bones,butneedscosmeticstobebroughtbacktoitsformergiori'.
Pownal $649,900
ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES. Add a barn to this wonderful home and acres of fields with stream and you have a remarkable horse or farm property. House can accommodate independent in-law living arrangement. Propertv could simply be enjoyedforitsprivacy',space,andwildlife.
Rangeley Lakes Region Morton&FurbishRealEstate TheRegion’sOldestandLargestRealEstateAgencySince1899
RANGELEY LAKE. Beautiful wa¬ terfront home on the North Shore of Rangelcy Lake. Large open floor plan with southerly views of undeveloped land across the lake. Very spacious sunfillcd home with four bedrooms and 2.5
baths. 40-foot covered front porch relaxing and dining. $1,200,000
Contact.JamesEastlack Cell: 207-670-5058 east lack(«’megalink, net
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MOOSELOOKMEGUNTIC LAKE.
Own a large 5 bedroom. 2 bath home situatedon100ft.ofprivatewaterfront.
Recently renovated in 2005 with new kitchen, water heater, furnace, all new paint & much more. Home is being sold fully furnished with large extension dock & boat mooring. Great Summer & Winter rental income. $649,000
One of Islesboro's most cherished and oft-admired cottages. Classic 1790s Greek Revival post-and-beam Cape, idyllically nestled mid glorious sunrise and sunset water views over Dark Harbor, Gilkey Harbor, and the outer islands. Oxer 4,000 crisply appointed and restored sq. ft. of year-round liv¬ ing space. Five bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 4 fireplaces. On 2.4 meticulously land¬ scaped acres on the shore of Ames Cove. $2,450,000.
OutstandingRyder'sCove2004
Classic 1842 Captain's Cape - Five bedrooms, three fire¬ places, wide board flooring. Five-acre landscaped sunny yard, woodland path, and pond. A
Historic Island Home, Circa 1771 - Cozy and comfortable. Three bedrooms, living room, large fireplace, exposed beams, hard pine flooring, finely crafted master bedroom, detached barn/shop. Pretty lot, almost half an acre. 5295,000
Ryder Cove Waterfront Lot - Almost eleven pristine acres, over 1,000 feet of cove beaches and wooded shore point. Soils tested, many site options, abundant wildlife, and abutting conservancy. A unique opportunity near estab¬ lished summer colony. 390,000
East Shore Drive Building Lot - 3.4 hillside acres; gently sloping land rises to your choice of several potential build¬ ing sites. Sun-dappled woods: beech, birch, evergreens. Private area, not far from the village. A rare opportunity with today's inventory. 175,000
Meadow Pond Frontage - Sunny site on almost two acres of gently sloping fields rising to a sylvan lookout knoll at pond’s edge. Soils tested and septic system easement, excellent southwesterly exposure, wonderful sunsets.
speaks of quality, design,andcomfort allinadistinctcontemporarvXEstyle. MLS 828629
TALL PINES. BELGRADE LAKES
Family compound in the Belgrade LakesRegionconsistingof4-bdrm homewithfieldstonefireplace,guest cottage&2-cargarage.Top-qual¬ ityclassicinasuperbsettingoffering wonderfulviewsfrominsideandout. Readyforyourrelaxation&enjoy¬ ment!$1,125,000
Alfred - This year-round Bungalow sits on a apple orchards and quiet
knoll overlooking fields. $359,000
Kennebunkport - Located in the heart of Dock Square this reversed floor plan condo sits directly on the Kennebunk River. $659,000
Kennebunkport - Foxberry Woods Condo, luxury finishes throughout. Want condo living with pri¬ vate residence feel? THIS
Goose Rocks Beach - This lovingly maintained post & beam boasts charm and style galore.
a short stroll to the sands of Goose Rocks Beach. $799,000
Kennebunk
Kennebunkport
Kennebunk Beach - Tasteful Seafields Condo, short stroll to beach, in-ground pool.
KennebunkportAntique Federal with charming guest house. Short stroll to beach, steps to Dock Square. $999,450
NEW ENGLAND HOMES & LIVING
Ocean Views & Elegant Living
172EasternPromenade,PortlandMaine
Warm ocean breezes, breathtaking sunrises and panoramicviewsofCascoBaywaittogreetyou eachmorningfromthisextraordinarycirca1896 Italianatecondominium.Boastingover3,300square feetofimpeccableperiodcraftsmanshipseamlessly blended with modern amenities. Three plus bedrooms,twomastersuites,fourbaths,gourmet kitchen,mediaroomwithkitchenette,threedecks, fireplace,pocketdoors,built-in’s,stainedglass,tin ceilings and much, much more. $1,395,000
Karen Madnerney is the author of the Agathanominated Gray Whale Inn mystery series, setinMaine'sCranberryIsles.Thefirsttwo booksintheseries,MurderontheRocks and DeadandBerried(MidnightInk),areavailable now;thethirdisscheduledforreleaseinApril 2008.Madnerneyisalsothecreatorofthe TalesofanUrbanWerewolfseries(Ballantine); thefirstbook,HowlingattheMoon,willbe ontheshelvesspring2008.LivinginAustin, Texas,withherhusbandandtwochildren, Madnerney escapes to Mount Desert Island andtheCranberryIslesasoftenaspossible. Visit www.karenmacinerney.com.