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Inside Features

Cover:"DisturbanceOffBassHarbor HeadLight,Mt.DesertIsland" TochartMaine'scultural lifebelowthesurface, seeGoingsOn,page136.

50

Lobstah Lovah

BiologistDianeCowanisthe JaneGoodalloflobsters,withone exception-sheeatsthem.

By ChrisLadd

57 Boothbay Beauty

TheDamariscottaRiverisright outsidethiscontemporaryclassic. ByBradFavreau

51 Growing Up Wool worth Nothingnickel-and-dimeabout thisWoolworthheiresswho embracesherMaineheritageto staygroundedinWinthrop.

ByJudithGaines

71 Islandinthe (Maine) Stream

What is itaboutatinyisland inPuertoRicothatdraws somanyMainers?

By Donna Stuart

Features

Sweetheartsof the Sea Dogs

ThewomenbehindPortland's BoysofSummer.

Bi/ Cathy Genthner

94 Dream Islands

Thirty-fourcompleteislands areforsale,includingTed Williams'stop-secret fishinggetaway.

By Cathy Genthner

99 Sophisticated Lady

EntrepreneurRattanaphorn Boobphachatiknowstheway toaMainer'sheartisthrough thestomach-onedancing shrimpatatime.

ByAmyLouiseBarnett

104

Phineas Sprague and the Jewel in the Crown PhineasSpraguepondersthe futureofThePortlandCo.thelastgreatpieceofthe Portlandwaterfront.

ByJamesV.Horrigan

115 PortlandTrails

Branchingoutbeyondthecity, PortlandTrailsdevelopsnew inroadsintothewild.

BySheldonS.Higdon

119 The Bar Harbor Picture Show

WhatareSusanSarandon andTimRobbins doing attheCriterionTheatre?

EveryIssue

Letters

MainersonBroadway,piratesonthe highseas,anddancingthenightaway intheEastEnd.

43 Chowder

Atastyblendofthefabulous, noteworthy,andabsurd.

WellsBeachSteakhouse-theway meatshouldbe. By

Diane Hudson

House of the Month

Forsale:defenseattorneyDan Lilley'swaterfrontgetawayonthe PresumpscotRiverinFalmouth,for $1.2million.

Bi/ ColinSargent

Linda Greenlaw

38 From the Editor

"CashingYourRealityCheck" WhyRocklandbuildsits Dunkin'Donutson thewaterfront.

ByColinSargent

123 CuiScene

Maineblueberriesaregoing wild-inale,chutney,rangoons, gin,salsa,andotherrecipes tangywithsurprise.

ByJudithGaines 126 Personal Shopper

Shadowboxes:Whyleavethe beachattheseashore?

By Amy Louise Reynolds

129 Market Watch

RockwellKent-draftsman, dairyfarmer,ship'scarpenter, lobsterfisherman,politicalactiv¬ ist,andartistwholovedMaineisdrawingupwardsof$300,000 atauction.

By

Sarah Cumming

Cecil 132 Performance

PortlandbluesmanSamuel Jamesisinthepocket. ByAmyLouiseBarnett

Cashing Your Reality Check

When our Portland Magazine headquarters wereatthetopofForestAvenue,Ireceived atelephonecallaskingfordirectionstoour office."Oh!"1saidbreezily."We'rejuststeps fromCongressSquare,nearthelandmark HayBuildingandtheCharlesShipman PaysonWingofthePortlandMuseumofArt, designedbythefirmofLM.Pei."Orsome suchDolby-coatednonsense.

Itwasasifthephonewentdead.

"Yeah,yeah,"thevoiceontheotherend finallysaid."Canyoujusttellme,howclose areyouguvstoBombshellTattoo?"

Zah!Thereitwas,therealitycheck,thesandintheclamthatkeepsMainersgrounded andreal.Everysingleoneofustreasuresadifferentsetoflandmarks.

Justyesterday,IwasheadedforabankbranchIwasn'taccustomedtousing.1asked myownbranchofthesamebank,"Whereisthisotherbranch,exactly?Isitoppositethe beautifulBaxterWoodsonForestAvenue?"

"Idon'tknowaboutanyBaxterWoods,"thetellershrugged."ButthebranchI'm sendingyouisrightnexttotheRSVP."

"Oh,theliquorstore!"Ilaughed."Yes,Iguessit'sbesttogetfirstthingsfirst."

Andthenithitme.ThemostlyricalspotsinMaineareallthemorebeautifulbecauseof thehardscrabblelandmarksnextdoorthatgroundus.Asthescreenwriterssay,"Thelower thelows,thehigherthehighs."

OneofthemosttransformingwaterviewsinallofRocklandistheRockland Dunkin'Donuts.WehavesomuchrawbeautyinMaine,wecanripitofftherolland throwitaway.

Maybethat'swhy,in Hnmbolt'sGift, thelateNormanMailer-whogrewupspending summersinBarHarbor-hasascenewherehe'sclimbingOtterCliffsinAcadiaNational Park.Ashemovesupthecliff,hecomparesthetuftsofgrasssproutingfromcleftsand hand-holdstopubichair.Lookingdown,hesaystheblackrocksbelowhisslikeagasstationfloor.Thelowerthelows,thehigherthehighs.

Soifyouwakeupandit'srainingthissummer,orifthere'sablue-dungeonfogoutside yourwindow,moreoftenthannot,it'sapreludetoincrediblebeauty.Thestinkofbait aroundlobsterboatsinCapePorpoiseislikecaviarasyoulookouttoGoatIslandLight andtheAtlanticbeyond.It'sreal.It'sugly-beautiful.Youknow,it'saMainething.

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NewsstandCoverDate:Summerguide2008,publishedinMay2008, Vol.23,No.4,copyright2008.PortlandMagazineismailedatthirdclassmailratesinPortland.ME04101(ISSN:1073-1857).Opinionsex¬ pressedinarticlesarethoseofauthorsanddonotrepresenteditorial positionsofPortlandMagazine.Letterstotheeditorarewelcomeand willbetreatedasunconditionallyassignedforpublicationandcopy¬ rightpurposesandassubjecttoPortlandMagazine'sunrestricted righttoeditandcommenteditorially.Responsibleonlyforthatpor¬ tionofanyadvertisementwhichisprintedincorrectly.Advertisersare responsibleforcopyrightsofmaterialstheysubmit.Nothinginthis issuemaybereprintedinwholeorinpartwithoutwrittenpermission fromthepublishers.Submissionswelcome,butwetakenoresponsi¬ bilityforunsolicitedmaterials.

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DOES THAT SHIRT COME IN GREEN?

ThankssomuchforincludingusinyourMay issue|"Green&Sexy,"PersonalShopper, May2008].Thearticlewasgreat,and1loved thepicture!

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PLATO AND A PLATYPUS...

Terrificinterview,greatpicture["TomCath¬ cart:ShelfLife,"April2008].Couldyou pleasesendmeacouplemore?

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BROADWAY, MAINE

1alwaysenjoyreadinginyourmagazine abouthomewhileI'mhereinNewYorkor workingaroundthecountry.It'soneway thatIstayintouchwithwhat'sgoingon inPortland.

IlovetheChowdersectionthatcovers the"noteworthyandabsurd."Yourblurbs aboutChrisFitzgeraldandAndreaMartin ["They'reAlive!"Winterguide2008;"From MarginalWaytoBroadway,"November

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2007;"UberBlucher,"September2007]were justterrific.I'veknownChrissincehewas "Kiffer"andplayedWinthropI’arootomy HaroldHillin The Music Man onesummer inMaine.Hewasnine.

Whileyou'rekeepingtabsonfolksfrom home,1thoughtI'dletyouknowthatI'm goingbackinto Hairspray onBroadwayto [understudyfor]GeorgeWendt(Edna), KevinMeaney(Wilbur),andJmJ.Bullock (Mr.Pinky/Spritzer).Ihadtheprivilegeof workingoppositeHarveyFiersteinintheLas Vegascompany,andI'mlookingforwardto joiningtheother"transferstudents"from LasVegasintheBroadwaycompany.

Immediatelyfollowingmy Hairspray tenure,I'llbetakingfiveweekstoplayMax Bialystockin TheProducers forMaineState MusicTheatre's50thanniversary'season.

I'mproudtobeanativeMainer,andI lookforwardtoeachissueof Portland. EdRomanoff,NewYorkCity

ATHENS IN THE WILDERNESS

Thankyouforanotheroutstandingissueof PortlandMagazine [April2008].Thepersonal interpretationofarchitecture,food,art,and lifeinourcornerofMainecontinuestooffer anenjoyableread,andahelpfulguidetoall.

WilliamDavisson,Portland

TWO TO TANGO?

Ilikethisidea["It'sTangoNightattheNorth StarMusicCafe,"February/March2008]. Bringthepeopletogether.Goodjob. MariaCushing,SouthPortland

UNBURIED TREASURE

1foundthisstory'veryentertaining["Pirates oftheGulfofMaine,"July/August2007] andremembermy'fatherspokeofBlackSam sincehisfatherwasfromEngland.

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PRESERVING DARYL

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CSI:Lobster

We'renotsayingthere'sanythingfishy aboutthecrustaceans servedattheBahamasweddingofMariahCareyandactor NickCannon,butwe'dlovetohearfromthelobsterpound thatactuallyshippedthem.BenAlfieroofHarborFishsayshe doesn'tshipoutsidetheU.S."Nobodycanpromisenext-day deliveryifweexport.Wesendonlypriorityovernightguar¬ anteed."People magazinereports"MainelobstersandDorn Perignon champagne" on the menu, but the suppliers we contacted all clammed up.

How does the happy couple know they were eatingreal MaineHomarus omehcanus?Itmusthavebeentheirlittleplaid flannelshirts.

Extreme Makeover

"Lookcloselyatthedoorknobplate thatinvitesbirdsintohomesweet home,"saysMarkPelletier,work¬ shop manager/owner of the Recycled Birdhouse Company in Rome."Weloveusingfoundmaterials"frombentnailstoelectricalephemera-"to makeeachhousearecyclableworkofart. Our creators, who have developmental disabilities,havebuiltfourthousandof thesefolk-artbirdhousesinrecentyears.” www.recycledbirdhouse.com or397-5411.-Sheldon5.Higdon

WhateverFloatsYourBoat

TheAmericanWindSymphonyOrchestraperformsonthebargePoint CounterpointII,aself-containedfloatingstagemakingitswaythrough Mainethissummer.'It'samomentintimewhenpeoplecansit alongtheriverandexperiencemagic,”RobertBoudreau,con¬ ductorfortheorchestra,says.

CatchthemagicatGardinerLandingon KennebecJuly11,andontheSacoRiverin Biddeford-SacoJuly13.Thebargefinishes thetourinOntarioinAugustandspends thewinterinLouisiana. Anchorsaway. -SheldonS.Higdon

The Way We Were

"Theycertainlyhadusscratchingourheads forawhile,"JeffMonroe,formerPortland directoroftransportation,saysofthepuz¬ zlingseriesofhollow,brickarchwayscity workersdiscoveredburied"halfwaybetween thecornerofIndiaandCommercialstreets. Theywerethefoundationforasmallinterim

trainstationthatserviced theAtlanticandSt. LawrenceRailroadback inthe1840s."Thesite wasn'tpreserved,butthis originalbrickfromthe station'sfoundationison display-alongwithother maritimeandcityrelics-at theOceanGatewayfacility inPortland.Thestation's gone-now,soisMonroe.

-Maura Cooper

Thatsa Wrap

VanessaRandall ofWaynegot allwrappedupin makingherdress forthisyear's Maranacook 1lighSchool prom-usingthreethousand chewing-gunwrappers."Isaved themforthreeyears,"shesays. "Iwaswickedexcitedtofind thecoloredwrappersfromFive gum."It'sone waytomake surenoone elseiswear¬ ingthesame dress.Randall's projectgother creditforinde¬ pendentstudy: "I'mprettysure 1gotanA."

SingingPortland’s

LisaSafferandJohnMcVeighsharetwo passions:singingoperaprofessionally andlivinginMaine.McVeighmoved fromNewYorkin2001,andSaffer,a friendandcolleague,visitedwhile McVeighlivedintheOldPort.In 2004sheboughtaplaceinthesame building,99SilverStreet.McVeigh, who'smovedtoSouthPortland, says,"1knowI'mhomewhenIgetoff theplaneandIcansmellthesaltair." Saffersays,"When1crossthestatelineI, rx*Ti

Ifeverylobsterjumpedintoapotofboiling water,wouldyou?Helpcoaxstubbornlobstersinto thecooker(andprotectyourselffromrenegadedawbites) withthehelpoftheOkraRedSiliconeMitt.Onepartpotholder,| onepartlobsterprosthetic,thesecrimsonclawsaresuretocome3 inhandyatyournextsummerlobsterbake.$15atTheStore inRockport,RoosterBrotherinEllsworth,andWorldB

OverImportsinBangor.-MauraCooper

Praises

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IArcticStar

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"Don'tsteponthoserocks,"shewarnsaswemovealongtheshoreofFriendshipLongIsland

the47-year-oldbiologisthasdedicatedthelast25yearsofherlifetotheirstudy,muchofl init.Mostwouldgrumbleaboutwadingaroundtidepoolswithawetfoot,butCowanplungesahead.

Therearenudibranchs-seaslugs-underthisrock,andsnails,sponges,twodifferentspeciesofcrabhidingV^H underanother.SherattlesofftheirLatinnamesaswemovefromrocktorockTwiceCowanhandsmedifferent^H bunchesofseaweedoffthebeachformetotaste-thisoneova,anothercalledspongoniorplui,whichIobedientlyrins^j intheoceanandlowerintomymouth.The/rAsalty,butgood.She'salreadymovedtothenextpool"Lookathow

otlongago,DianeCowanwasinvitedtogivediekeynoteaddress' attheMaineLobstermen'sAssociationannualdinner.Somewhere betweenherislandlaboratoryandthemainland,shelookeddownat herfeetstillcladinrubberboots.Oneoftheworld'sforemostauthoritiesonlobsters^ atlowtide."Theremaybesomeonelivingunderthere!"Shesquatstogetabettergriponaflatrock biggerthanherhead,leaningbackagainstittoflipitover.Later,Ilearnoneofherbootshasahole beautifulthatis.Isn'tthatgorgeous?"sheasks,holdingablood-redstarfishupforinspection."Mostpeoplewouldjustl| walkdownhereandseerocksandseaweed.Whoknewtherewasallthislifeontheserocks?"’

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anda12-gaugehypodermicneedle.Working quickly,shelaysdownaone-meter-square frameofthinPVCpipetomarkthesurvey area,andstartsflippingovertheslippery rockswithin.Thistime,she'safterlobsters.

Fifteenyearsago,Cowanwasamong thefirsttostudytinetinylobstersthatgrow throughadolescenceundertheserocks.It's stillnotwellunderstoodhowlongittakes themtomature,orhowchangesinthe environmenttodaywillaffectthelobster landingstenyearsfromnow-afactofsome importanceinastateresponsibleforeight outoftenAmericanlobsters,anindustry worthhundredsofmillionsofdollars.

Since1995,Cowanhasbeentrainingan armyofvolunteerstocounttheselobsters, somenobiggerthanadime-anetworkthat nownumbersmorethan100membersand stretchesfromDobbinsIsland,Maine,30 milesfromtheCanadianborder,toGreen Harbor,Massachusetts,30milessouthof Boston.ThevolunteersworkfromApril through November. Cowan continues throughthewinter."It'slikethisdiseaseI havethatIhavetolookunderalltheserocks. Ijustcan'tkeepmyselffromdoingit,"she says."Thehardestthingaboutmyresearch isthatI'monlyallowedtolookunder some rocks,theonesthatareinthesquares,and1 wanttodoallofthem."

Cowanflipstherocksandplaceseachlob¬ sterinitsownplastictub.Then,shewaves themonebyonepastametaldetectortosee ifanyhasbeencaughtbefore.Ifthedetector beeps,she'llusethesurgicalshearstocutoff thetipofoneoftheunluckylobster'slittlelegs. Later,intirelab,she'llextracttiretag,amilli¬ meterlongandbarelythickerthanagrainof

salt.Eachtagisetchedwithadistinctpatternof tinylittletickmarks,fromwhichshe'llbeable tomatchthelobsterlegtoauniquelobsterherdatabasecontainssome15,000to20,000. (PeopleoftenaskCowanwhyshedoesn't nameherresearchsubjects,butwhocould thinkof20,000names?)Fromthattag,she'll beabletotellhowfartirelobsterunderstudy hastraveledandgetsomeideaofitsage-data which,eventually,couldgivescientistsabet¬ terpictureofhowtirelittlelobstersspendtheir formativeyears.Hermethodsaren'tascruel astheymightseem-lobstersoftenloselimbs, andsometimesevenshedthemonpurpose, regrowingtirelostappendageswitheachnew' molting,orshedding,oftheirshell.

"It'sashamethetagsaren'tsomethingyou canjustputinandread,buttire}''retoosmall tohaveasignal,"shesays,alludingradio transmittersthatmightsparetireneedforsev¬ eredlegs."Andyoucan'tputsomethingon theoutsideofthelobsterbecausetheymolt, andthenit'sgone."Sheinjectsthelobsters withfreshtagsinfreshlegs,placeseachone backundertherockwhereshefoundit,and gathersuphersupplies.Ifallgoestoplan, she'llbeattheonrushingtidehome.

Tenyearsago,TheLobsterConservancy Cowanfoundedwaslittlemorethanairidea withawebsite.Cowanwaswaitingtables atCook'sLobsterHousetosupporther research,closetotheoceanandreadytoflip rocksatthewhimofthetides.Andthenthe phonerang.

"TheguycalledonaSundaymorning,and Ithoughtitwasajoke,"shesays.Aninvest¬ mentcorporation,whichhadtriedtomake moneypoundinglobsters-lockingthemup inenclosedcovestosellduringwinter-had decidedtogetoutofthelobsterbusiness.The spoilsweregoingtoCowan'sConservancythreecommerciallobsterpoundsontwo islandsvaluedat$1.5million.

"It'soneofthoseinternetsuccessstories-1 mean,theyfoundusontheinternet,"she says."Sothatchangedeverything.Imean, lookatthis.Thisislobsterland!"

Wewalkalongtheperimeterofthesixacrelobsterpound,heldbackfromtheocean bya280-footmetaldam.Sunktothebottom, 300lobstersliveinanetworkofconcretetor¬ toiseshellsofCowan'sdesign.Inthesum¬ mer,she'llcheckinonthemdailywiththe helpofawetsuitandsnorkel.It'srare,per¬ hapsunique,foramarinebiologisttobeable toliveandworksoclosetohersubjects.

Twenty-fiveyearsago,then-graduate-

Td never eat a lobster I knew personally," Diane Cowan says. She has a Ph.D in biology from Boston University's Marine Biology program, and has published inAnimal Behaviour,Oceanus, andJournalofCrustaceanBiology.

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studentCowanspentlatenightsgluedtoa tankofcrustaceanresearchsubjects,tinker¬ ingwiththeirhabitatstomonitortheirsex lives-researchlaterprofiledin2004'sbestsell¬ ing TheSecretLifeofLobsters byTrevorCorson. TeachingbiologyatBatesCollege,she'dkeep lobstersinatankaspets.Today,surrounded bythem,therewouldbelittlepoint.

Cowan'scurrenthomeandlab,acozy woodcottageperchedonarockledgeabove, wasoncethepoundkeeper'sresidence,pow¬ eredbya35-kilowattdieselgenerator,later replacedbyanarrayofsolarpanels.Asatel¬ litedishprovidesinternet.Cowanhaslived heresince1999,leavingajobasthestate's chieflobsterbiologisttodoso.

"Thefirstsevenyears,itwasstillalearn¬ ingcurveofhowtodoeverythingouthere, howtomakeeverythingwork,"shesays. "It'sawonderImadeitthroughthefirstwin¬ ter.Iranoutofbookstoread,and1almost ranoutoffirewood."Intirecoldestmonths, thepipesfreezeandshecarrieseachgallon ofwaterbyhandfromabucket-drawnwell. CowanisamongthefewAmericanswho cantellyouexactlyhowmuchwaterthey useinagivenday,orhowmanyampstheir laptopsdraw.

Sherarelyleavesformorethanafew hours,letaloneholidays."Iusedto,but everytimeIleft,somehorriblecatastrophe wouldbefallthisplace.Thingsbreaking,fly¬ ingaway,reallybadweather,orI'dgetstuck onthemainlandandnotbeabletogetback, whichismygreatestfear."

Onewinter,onagroceryruntothe island,shecamebackwithacoolerstuffed withflowers,settingthemupinthebright, sunnycabin,thebettertopaintthemasastill life.Lately,she'sbeenworkingonamemoir, tinetitleofwhichistopsecret.Herlastwork¬ ingtitleendedupatopanarticlelikethis one,inadvertentlystolenbysomeonelike me.Still,sheopensupherlatestdraftonher laptop,alittleoverahundredpageslong, andletsmereadasection.

Thelinebetweenwritersandscientists isablurryone:Steinbeckwasanamateur marinebiologist.Nabokovstudiedbutter¬ flies.Perhapsthereissomethinginthedesire tounderstandthenaturalworldthathelps explainittotherestofus.Cowan,forher part,belongstothisambidextrousfraternity'. Herprose-absorbingandfunnyandaccessible-succeedsintranslatingsciencetothe nonscientific,inbeingfactualwithoutpre¬ tension.I'msecretly'relieved-whatwould1

havesaidifitstunk?

"Ithinkthethingthatdrivesmetoward arthasbeenlivinghere,"shesays."Howcan youliveinaplacelikethis,onthiskindof island,andnotstarttryingtouseyourright brainonceinawhile?"

Weroundthefarendofthepound,past awoodententplatformandoverabroken damthatoncekeptfreshwaterfromanadja¬ centswampoutofthepound.Thelobsters, huddledagainsttheseawardwall,can't handlefreshwater-they'reunabletoregu¬ latehowmuchenterstheircells,andsoif thesalinity'dropsfarenough,they'llliterally' burst,asanyonewho'striedtokeeplobsters freshintheirbathtubcanattest.

"It'sawful-theykindofblowup,"she says."Thebestthingtodoiskeepthemout ofthewater.Aslongastheirgillsarecool andmoist,they''refine.Butevenifyouput theminabathtubfullofsaltwater,they'll useupalltheoxy'genandsuffocate."

Afewyearsago,newspapersstartedcall¬ ingCowanthe"JaneGoodalloflobsters."It's notabadcomparison-scientistsbelievethe lobstersCowanco-existswithliveaboutas longaschimps(or,forthatmatter,human). Still,it'sanicknamethatwouldringtruerif Goodallregularlysatdowntobanquetsof roastedchimp.ForCowan,theidealsubject forstudyonherplateismale(moremeatin theirclaws),aboutapoundandahalf,with anewhardshell,steamed,andservedwith butterandasideofclams."I'dnevereata lobsterIknewpersonally'"shesays,which isn'ttosay'theircousinsaren'tfairgame.

"1can'thelpbutthinkthatyoudocreate yourowndestinytosomeextent,thatyou canprojectwhatyouwant,"shetellsmeas werideinanopenskiffbacktothemainland. ShelooksoffintoMuscongusBay,outover dozensanddozensoflobsterboatscrowded intoFriendshipHarbor.Thesprayofthe wateriscoldonourfaces."Itallmakessense inretrospect,butit'salsosounbelievable. BecauseIjustnever...Imean,whowould dream?Ihadbigdreams,butnotthis."

Wepullalongsidethepierandwalkout toCowan'scar,awhiteSaturnpulledoff ontothegrasswithcustomplatesthatsay' "LOBBIE."Ourrubberbootsclunkandfold againstourshins.It'ssafetosay'thatthis,all ofthis,isDianeCowan'sdestiny'.Thisisjusta quicktripashoreforher-abriefstopintothe LobsterConservancy'sheadquartersintown, aruntothepostoffice-andthenbacktothe island.Backtothelab.Backtoherlobsters.■

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IfAlikeatalldrinkofMainewithaCarolina twist,please.ThisArts&Craftscon¬ temporaryinBoothbaymightstillbe whistlingDixie-butforsomeimportant amendmentsthatcollectivelyidentifyreal styleinMaine.

Ononehand,"WewantedclassicNorth¬ easternarchitecturethatreflectsthenorth¬ eastwoods,"saysdeveloperRandyPhelps ofConnecticut.AndarchitectDavidMaurer, accustomedtodesigningfortheCarolinas,

wantedtocapturetheessenceofNewEngland. "Itisn'tdissimilartothearchitectureoftheNorth Carolinacoast,butthedetailingandtrimarediffer¬ ent,"hesays."Weporedoverpicturesandpictures andvisitedmanycottagesontheMainecoast,and foundtheMainevernaculartobesimplerinthe detailingandmassing."ForMaurer,theprojectwas "anexerciseinholdingback."

Phelpsagrees."Thehouseisnotover-designed. Thereisnoartificeaboutit."AsMaurerputsit,the structure"appearsmodest,butitisavernaculargem withallthecomfortsofalargehouse.Itfeelsgood andhonestandathomeinMaine."

Toachievethatsenseofhonesty,theteam thoughtcarefullyaboutavoidingthesuperfluous. Forexample,thecedarshinglescladdingtheexterior arecarefullywoventogetheratthecornersofthe housewithoutthesomewhatfussier-butmorecom¬ mon-useofcornerboards.Thefront-porchcolumns aresimpleandunadornedsquarewoodposts,and thesimpleArtsandCraftspatternsofthewindow muntinsthroughoutthehousewerechosenbecause theydon'tdistractfromtheriverviews."When thereisnoview,architectstendtopileonthetrim," Maurerjokes.

Thehouserestseasilyonthesteeplyslopingsite withprimaryroomsonallthreelevels,openingup totheriverandaprivatedockwithitsdeep-water mooring.Thelivinganddiningroomsareflanked byadeckandscreenedporch,bothofwhichhelp enhancethesenseoftireriver'smovingflash.Alarge frontporchandasecondsidedeckbalancecasual indoor-outdoorlivingoptions.

Insidethehouse,thevistasofwoodsandwater areenrichedbycarefullyselectedmaterials.The broadstone-facedfireplaceinthelivingroomhasa raisedhearthtoppedwithslate.Graniteandstain¬ lesssteelgivethekitchenaclean,timelessquality. Braziliancherrywaschosenforthefloorsbecauseof itshardnessandstabilityundercoastalconditions. CabinetmakerBobZontiniofRockportoutfittedthe housewithmillworkinmeticulousfashion."The qualityofthehouse,inmaterialsandworkmanship, isitsdefiningfeature,"saysPhelps.

Maurer'sgoalforthis4.3-acreestatewastocreate ahousethat"achievesanelegancethroughitshon¬ estyandsimplicity,"onethatwouldactas"aplace¬ holderfortheview,lettingthespacesandtheviews speakforthemselves."

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Owner: Randy Phelps. Project Architect: David Maurer, Maurer Architecture, Raleigh, North Carolina. Listing Agent: John H. Scribner, LandVest, Portland. Contractor: Heron Bay Construction Company.

Five-and-dimeheiress KingsleyWoolworthloves hertimeinMaineand continuesthefamilylegacy ofhardworkandthrift.

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here may never have been a fam¬ ilyquitelikethem.Thepatriarch,F.W. Woolworth,kingof'thefive-and-tencentstores/cateredtothemassesandextolled thevirtuesofhardworkandthrift.Atsometime duringtheperiodfrom1879to1997,oneofhis red-and-gold-frontvarietystoressatinevery singletownintheU.S.withapopulationofat least8,000.Attheseeveryman'semporiums,

Previous page: Kingsley Woolworth entertaining guests at "home" in the living room at Clear View Farm.

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The year-round home of Kingsley's father, 'Fred' Woolworth. "My great grandmother lived in Portland and found this land," now the site of the Woolworth compound, housing myriad family members in seperate houses al! summer.

Kingsley Woolworth is "never indoors" when escap¬ ing to Clear View Farm, sloughing New York attire for shortsandateeshirttowalkthehikingtrailssnaking through the 1,000 acres, absorbing views of lakes Cobboseecontee and Annabessacook.

evenapoorpersoncouldbuyatubeoftan¬ gerinelipstick,aparakeet,aturkeydinner,a vegetablepeeler,orawiderangeofutilitar¬ iangoods-becauseformanyyears,nothing costmorethanadime.

TheWoolworthswhoinheritedhis$8 billionfortune,ontheotherhand,became famousfortheirextravagance,theireccen¬ tricity,andanamazing senseofstyle.Oneof F.W.'sgranddaughters, BarbaraHutton,wasa celebratedspendthrift knownasoneofthebestdressedwomeninthe world.(Whenshedevel¬ opedaromanticrela¬ tionshipwithactorCary Grant-thethirdofseven menshewouldmarrywagscalledthecouple 'CashandCary.')

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wouldn'tbelieve.Butthestores-Ineverhear anythingnegativeaboutthem.Theywere one-stopshoppingthatwasaffordableand comfortable,wherenoonejudgedyou,a placewherepeoplelikedtogather.They werepartofabigcorporation,buttheynever feltlikethat."Shelovedtoshopatthemher¬ selfandstillhaspencils,notebooks,anda fewotheritemsbought ataWoolworth's.

orKingsleyWoolworth,a26-yearoldheiresswhodividesmostofher timebetweenManhattanandMaine, it'sacomplicatedlegacy."Youmightcall itcolorful;Icallitdysfunctional,"saysthe six-foot-tall,slenderblonde,withnotable candor.Still,it'sclearsheisintenselyproud ofherheritage.

"Ifeelluckyandblessedtobepartofthis family,"shesays."Someoftheheirs,you

She'stheseventh ofeightchildren(now ages25-51)ofRobert FrederickWoolworth, aretiredartdealerwho oncerepresentedMaine artists Andrew and Jamie Wyeth, among others.Hermother, knownasChiqui,isan interiordesignerwhose family owned sugar plantationsinCubaand whoseancestorshelpedtobuildtheSuez andPanamacanals.Kingsleydescribesher¬ selfas"aVirgo"whoisefficientandwellprepared,andwhosesiblingsteaseher"for beingthefirstonetowritethank-younotes, thefirsttoputclothesaway."Shemajoredin artatFlorida'sRollinsCollegeandnowuses herorganizationalskillsasexecutiveassis¬ tanttotheheadofaManhattanreal-estate firmspecializinginboutique,commercial

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Thispage,fromleft: Barbara Hutton, granddaughter of F.W. Woolworth and daughter of the founder of E.F. Hutton, married a prince, a count, a baron-and actor Cary Grant; here, she walks down a street in Palm Beach, Florida, in 1942. Today, Kingsley Woolworth descends the staircase at Clear View Farm in Winthrop, Maine.

Opposite page: Three generations of Woolworths share the frame at Clear View Farm: Kingsley sits next toherfather,R.Frederick(Fred),belowa portrait of her grandmother, Pauline.

properties.ShelivesontheUpperEastSidewith herboyfriendofsevenyears,CaleighToye,who alsoworksinrealestate.

Ofalltheeightsiblings,Kingsleysaysshe's theonewhospendsthemosttimeatthefam¬ ilycompoundinMaine,calledClearViewFarm, locatedontheMonmouth-WinthroplinebyLakes CobbosseeconteeandAnnabessacook.

"Maineiswhatgroundsus,"shesays."Ifsacon¬ sistentplacewhereyoucanalwaysescapethehec¬ ticworldandfindcalmnessandtranquility.Tome, there'ssomethingmarvelousaboutwatchingthe lightontinewater,feelingaloneinnature."Shegrew upimmersedinurbancultureandart,"butthere'sa sideofmethat'sacountrygirl."

Hutton,hercousin(technicallyPrincess CountessBarbaraHuttonMdivaniRevcnlow GrantTroubetzkoyvonGrahamRubirosaDoan), diedin1979,andKingsleywasraisedinHutton's lavishFifthAvenueapartmentoverlookingCentral ParkandNewYork'sMetropolitanMuseumofArt.

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Thefabuloushome"hadthemostamazing moldingsI'veeverseen,withrosettesinhigh reliefandwonderfulpaneling,"sherecalls.

"Theplacehadthisenergy'thatwasvery sophisticatedbutalsowhimsical,exuberant, andhappy,withsorbetcolors,''shecontin¬ ues."TireapartmentwasdecoratedbyMario BuattaandfilledwithEnglishnineteenth¬ century'furniture,andAmericanandFrench nineteenth-andtwentieth-centurypaintings. ThebathroomshadSherleWagnerhardware thatwasveryornateandbeautiful."

AsbefitsaneccentricWoolworthhome, italsowasaplacewhereasquirreloccupied onebathroom."Wedidn'twanttokeepit inacage,"KingsleysaysofScooter,who becameafamilypetafterKingsleyandher youngersister,Elizabeth,rescuedthebaby squirrelfromCentralPark,whereitfellout ofatree.

ThecompoundinMainealsois"grand, withallthebestthings,"Kingsleysays.The estatewaspurchasedbyKingsley'sgreat¬ great-grandfatherinthe1920s.Withabout 2,000acresand15differenthomessharing theparcelinitsheyday,ithad36employees, aharness-racingtrack,stablesfor32horses, abowlingalley,tenniscourts,andextensive

Three-year-old Kingsley Woolworth and godmother Toni Woolworth explore the flora in Winthrop. Kingsley Woolworth's current favorite blooms at the farm: peonies thatbloomnearthedairybam,lilies,snapdragons,poppies, honeysuckle,lilacs,androses.

gardens,aswellassheep,pigs,Anguscattle, andGuernseycows.Thefieldswereplowed andmaintainedbyClydesdalehorses, Kingsleysays.Sheaddsthathergrandpar¬ entsgavefarmproductstoneedylocalsand evenflewfood, gratis, toAmericanairmen stationedinEnglandduringWorldWar11. Theyalsohelpedtopayforthepavingof severalMainehighways.

TheWoolworthestateislessextensive now-amere1,000acres-butitremainsa placewherefamilyandfriendscangather andbeentertained.Kingsley'sfatherbuilta homeherein1953,andsheregularlycomes tovisit.(Heandhermother,histhirdwife, divorcedwhenshewastwo.)Kingsleyalso summersandspendsmanyholidayshere.

InManhattan,“Youalwayshavetolook put-together,evenonweekends,"soshe especiallyappreciatesthefeelingoffreedom andnaturalnessinMaine."Youcanwear whateveryouwant,wheneveryouwant." InNewYork,"youalwaysfeelconfined becausespaceissolimited.Youhavetobe constantlycautiousandaware."Maine, bycontrast,offersaliberatingatmosphere "whereyoucanclimbtrees,getyourhands dirty,pickwildflowers."

Summerforhermeans"daysspentonthe lake,waterskiing,tubing,swimming,fish¬ ing,"goingforaridein Elvis, herfather'sold cigaretteboat,orhikingonthemanytrails throughtheirwoods."Andthere'snothing

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betterthanacorndinner-fiveorsixearsof freshcomandahalfastickofbutter,gorging onthat-withmaybesomecornbreadand wildberries."

Unlikethehomeson,say,theKennedys' HyannisPortcompound,whichsitin closeproximity,theWoolworthhomesare locatedsomedistanceapart."They'reclose enoughthatthecousinscanbicyclefromone toanother,butnotsoclosethatyoucansee onehousefromthenext,"Kingsleyexplains. "Butfamilymemberskeepinclosetouch," andthere'salwaysapartysomewhere,or severalofthem."Wegotoonehomefor ping-pong,anothertoplaypool.We'repeo¬ plewhoadorepeople."

When I'molder, most people probably won't know what Woolworth's was... That'sokay.Idon't live for my name.

There'salwaysabigSundaybrunch, withfamilyandfriends.Herfatherlikes "everythingpreparedoutsideinastonepit withagrateontopandgrilledoverwhite birch,whichgivesagreatflavor.Mysister Priscillahasahomeatthefarm,too.She servescandlelightmealsinanopendining roomwhereyoucanhearthecricketsand theloonsandlookoutoverthelake."

Kingsleymusesaboutwherethefuture willlead."WhenI'molder,mostpeople probablywon'tknowwhatWoolworth's was.Thenamewilllosemeaningintime. That'sokay.Idon'tliveformyname."

Butsheisexploringwaystokeepthe legacyalive.Withhermotherandthree sisters,she'sconsidering"developing designsforourownlineoftextilesand bedlinens,somethingthatwillputanew spinonWoolworth's,butstillwithaprice that'saffordable."

Shemaylivealifethatmanywouldcon¬ siderluxuriousandglamorous,"butwe weren'traisedwiththeoptionofbuyinga million-dollarhandbag.Welikenicethings, butwewaitfortherightprice.Andwelove areallygreatsale,"shesays.LikeF.W.him¬ self,"We'realwayslookingforbargains."■

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IfyouliveinVacationland, wheredoyougotovacation?

newonders:With3,478milesofcoastlineandseveralthousandislandsintheirhome state,doMainersconsidercoastallivinganecessity?Oristhereaneedforanalternate universewherethefirstlanguagemaybeSpanish,butthesecondoftenhasaDowneast accent?WhyelsewouldaformerPortlandmayor,aSpeakeroftheHouse,prominentMaine businessowners,lawyers,philanthropists,artists,andschoolteachersalikebedrawntoanisland thathasregularlybeenblowntosmithereensbytheU.S.Navy?(Well,maybenottosmithereens, buttheNavydiduseitfortargetpracticeformorethanhalfacentury,suspendingbombardment in2003-thegulls'earsareprobablystillringing.)

"Ah,Vieques,"saythecognoscenti,givingthenametheproperLatinlilt.(Youand1would probablysayive-AY-kez.)

SeteightmilesofftheeastcoastofPuertoRico,21-mile-IongViequesIslahasbecomeasecond¬ erfirst-homeforanincreasingnumberofMainers.Someofitsappealmaylieinwhatitlacks; crowds,commercializedbeaches,high-rises,traffic,trafficlights-andtheUS.Navy,whichleftin

ortlandMarriottatSableOaks,justminutesfromthe airportandhistoricdowntownPortland,oilersdynamicmeet¬ ingspace,businesscenter,golfcourse,pool,fitnesscenterand more.Itstheperfectlocationforbusiness,pleasureorboth.

2003.TheNavy'sformerbombingsites-the easternandwesternthirdsoftheisland-have beenturnedovertotheU.S.Department oftheInteriorandarenowtheVieques NationalWildlifeRefuge.Managedbythe U.S.Fish&WildlifeService,the17,673-acre preserveisthelargestintheCaribbean.The remainderoftheisland-withitstwosmall, ruraltowns,IsabelSegundaandEsperanzaishometofewerthan10,000Viequenses, aburgeoningpopulationofnortherners, andaherdofwildhorses,descendantsof the pasoJims broughttotheNewWorldby theSpanish.

SowhyisitamagnetforMainers?Helen Davis,alicensedrealestateagentonVieques, explains."There'sahugelike-mindedness betweenhereandMaine.It'savery'laidback,non-pretentiousplacewithnoglitzor glamour.I'vehadeveryonefromheadsof majorMainecorporationstoRangeleyfish¬ ingguidesasclients.Youcanbuyanything fromasmallpieceoflandwithnotitlefor $10,000toamulti-milliondollarmansion." Davis does knowherMainers;afterall,she wasone,havingownedawine-and-cheese businessinWiscassetpriortomovinghere toVieques.

ConnieGreavesBatesconcurswith Davis'sassessment.Sheandherfirsthus¬ band,thelateEdwardGreaves(forwhomthe EdGreavesEducationCenterinCherryfield isnamed),beganannualpilgrimagestothe

islandin1972."Backthen,weexploredthe islandinanoldVolkswagen.Itwasallcows, openland,andsobeautiful."Theypurchased landin1978butdidn'tbuilduntil1988-only tohaveHurricaneHugoseverelydamage theirnewhomethefollowingyear,whenthe eyeofthecategory-fourstormpassedright overtheisland.

Morethan80percentofthewoodenstruc¬ turesonViequesandtheneighboringisland ofCulebraweredestroyed,andmorethan 30,000PuertoRicanswerelefthomeless.The Greavesesrebuiltandcontinuedtovisitsev¬ eraltimesayear."Theislandhasn'tchanged asmuchasonewouldhavethoughtinall theseyears,"Batesexplains,"largelybecause theNavywashere."

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Kitchens-hadsailedthroughoutthe Caribbeanandvisitedmanyofitsislands, butdecidedonavisittoViequesafterhearing oftineislandfromfriendsinCapeNeddick. They'vesincebuiltahouseofconcrete, mahogany,andsteel,designedtotakefull advantageofthesite'sspectacularviews whilewithstandingthehurricanesthat broughttheoriginalGreaveshousetogrief. StottandKingvisitoften,sometimesforlong weekends."It'sjustathree-and-a-half-hour flightfromBoston-withnocustomsorimmi¬ gration-thenan18-minuterideonapuddle¬ jumperandwe'rehere.WecanleaveBoston onthe6:25a.m.flightandbeputtingdiegro¬ ceriesawayat1:15.Andyoucanenjoythe islandprettymuchyearround-exceptlate SeptemberandOctober,thehurricaneseason-becauseitstaysindie70sand80s,dianks todietradewinds."

Accommodationsontheislandcanbe quitereasonable."Whenwewerebuild¬ ingthehouse,I'dsometimescomedown andstayinoneoftheB&Bsintown;itwas about$60anight,"Stottcontinues."One morning,Igotup,lookedout,andsawKeith Richards'syachtabout70feetoffshore,shar¬ ingthesameview.We'vehadaNOAAship pullupinfrontofourhousetoviewhump¬ backwhalesplaying60feetfromthebeach. AndyetthePuertoRicangovernmentwants toensurethateveryonecanaffordtospend timethere,sothereareplaceswhereyoucan camponthebeachfor$10anight."

"It'sthemostfabulous,totallyrelaxing place,"saysformerPortlandMayorAnne Pringle,hervoicewarmingtodiememory ofdieislandthatsheandherhusbandhave visitedanumberoftimes."It'slow-keywith somanybeautifulbeaches,andit'svirtu¬ allyundiscovered."Thebeachesarelong expansesofsandandwaterundisturbedby t-shirtshops,tikibars,andotherconcessions; most,includingGreenBeachwithitsspec¬ tacularviewsofPuertoRico,wereoncepart ofNavylandandwi11neverbedeveloped.

"LastThanksgiving,Jonathanand1went tooneofthebeaches,"Stottexplains,"and weweretheonlyonesdiere."

Atnight,thebioluminescentbayisa draw.Saidtobeoneofthebrightestsuch baysintheworld,itsmysteriousblue-green light-causedbyamicroscopicone-celled organism-isbestviewedbyboatorkayak duringthenew-to-waxing-or-waningmoon. Thenthere'sBillandBeckyThomaswhoownSeacoastScaffoldandEquipment

aswellasabricktownhouseinPortland's WestEnd.Farfrombeingthedoubting Thomases,"wefellinlovewiththeisland" atfirstsightofVieques18yearsago,says BeckyThomas."Westayedupinthehills forafewyears,thenboughtourplacein IsabelSegunda."

Whatdrawsthembackyearafteryear? "It'snotMaineinthewinter,"Thomas laughs."I'vetriedeverysinglewintersportmyfavoriteiswalkingonthebeach."The Thomashaciendais"atwo-storycinder¬ blockhouse.Weboughtthesmallhouse nextdoor,whichweturnedintoourmaster bedroom,bath,andoffice."

IfyouvisitVieques,youcanstayataninn (HaciendaTamarindo),dineatarestaurant (BlueMacaw),buyart,haveamassage,or evenhaveyourlandclearedbyabusiness withaMaineconnection.

Or,tofeeltotallyathome,livenextdoor toanotherMainer,asDaleandPriscilla Doucette and MaryAnn and Dennis Currierdo.Thetwocouplesareneighbors onPortland'sLittleDiamondIsland and onVieques-wheretheyspendthewin¬ termonths-oftenwelcomingfriendsand relativesincludingPriscilla'sbrother,Stan Bennett.(ApparentlytheCEOofOakhurst Dairyappreciatesthenaturalgoodnessof Vieques.)TheDoucettes,who'veretired fromthePortlandschoolsystem,andthe Curriershavebecomeactiveinislandlife, fromvolunteeringatthelocalhistoricalsoci¬ etyandworkingwiththeschoolsystemto contributingtothehumanesociety.

Thehumanesocietyhelpstakecareofthe island'sherdofwildhorses-which,itturns out,aren'talwaysthatwild."Morethan once,I'veseenalocalkidtakearope,grab oneofthehorses,andrideitintotown,"says JimStott.

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"Ilovetoentertainouthere,"thisbachelorsaysfromthebalconyofhis duplexpenthouseatKimballCourtonCongressStreetaboveWhitney ArtWorks,whichsethimbackabouthalfamillion."It'ssuchagreat placeforacookout."Shah'sentreeofchoice?"Salmonorswordfish fromWholeFoods,orsteakfromPat'sMeatMarket-filetmignon orasucculentNewYorkstrip.

"Youneverhavetowonderwhatthetimeandtempera¬ tureisouthere,"helaughs."It'salwaysthere!"Hepointsto updatesflashingfromtheenormoussignatop477Congress, thensweepsaglanceacrosstheheadlightsandsounds oftrafficbelow."Ilovethesound.Ican'tsleepwith¬ outit-it'sliketheocean."

Whilehe'sbeenherejustninemonths, Shahfeelsuniquelyathomeatthis altitude."Sodomyfriendswho come to visit from Boston and New York-they're blown away. Forthesameprice,Ihave,'fwice theamountofroomastheydo."

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LastnightIdreamedIwenttoCragmereagain.

ItseemedtomeIstooddrapedindarkness,asthoughI wereabouttostepintoaworldtransformed,withocean spumesparklingagainsttherocksandCragmerejusta gatewaytothestars."

Okay,maybeDaphneduMauriernevermadeitto ShoreRoad,butifshehad,she'dcertainlyhavebeenspell¬ boundbytlnisfieldstoneformerdesignershowcasehome withawraparoundporchtoeternity.

YouknowShoreRoad.It'sthataserpentineroller-coast¬ erthatfollowstheoceanfromOgunquitthroughCape NeddicktoYorkBeachpastgolfcoursesandthroughtun¬ nelsofgreentreesandwildrugosaroses.It'sacliffhanger, too.Infact,theCliffHouseResortisabigattractionhere, withdinersviewingthesurfblastingagainstthecliff's sheergranitewalls.

NearbyistheromanticstonechapelSt.Peter'sByThe-Sca,solyricallydesignedit'salmosttooprettyfor apostcard.

Cragmere, built in 1895 as a sum¬ mer cottage for the George Mecum Connarroe family of Philadelphia, was designed by architect Antoine Porticos, who trained with Francis Fassett and taught French at Portland High School for 25 years before committing suicide. The house, restored and updated in 1999,sitson1.4acres.Itfeatures five bedrooms and six fireplaces on threefloors,aswellasathree-car detached garage and a guest house with its own garage. Above: The living room's French doors open to a breathtaking view of the ocean.

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Andthen,afewprivilegeddrivewaystothesouth,the gravelroadtoCragmereanditsgalaxiesofEnglishgar¬ denshitsyousmackinthefacewithnothinglessthana 'beautyoverload.'

"Itwasbuiltin1895,"saysVirginiaSpiller,librarianof theOldYorkHistoricalSociety,"byCuban-bornAntoine Dorticos,withofficesinPortland,asa'summercottage'by aprominentPhiladelphiafamily,theConnarroes.George MecumConnarroewasaleadingprobateattorneyaswellas arealestatedeveloper.Hiswife,NannieDunlapConnarroe, wasthegreat-granddaughterofCol.ClementBiddle,the QuartermasterGeneralforGeorgeWashington'sstaff."

SweptawaybyavisittotheMainecoast,Connarroe impulsivelypurchased'"100acresofshorelinetosubdi¬ videimmediatelyaroundhiscottage,'accordingtothe BostonGlobe in1888,'withoneprovision-thatthepur¬ chasererectacottagethatwouldcostnotlessthan$5,000.' 1couldn'ttellyouifanyofthosegotbuilt,"Spillersays,but GieConnarroesdidgenerouslybuildthescenicSt.Peter's

Top right: The porch on the ocean side is protected

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By-The-SeaandtheOgunquitLibraryasgiftstothearea."

ThePhiladelphiastorycuttothecreditswhen"GeorgeConnarroediedat 65ofpneumonia,"though,andtheWearefamilymovedin.

"MembersoftheWearefamily[theirdescendant,KathrynWeare,still ownsTheCliffHouseresort]usedtoworkforConnarroes,"Spillersays,and nowheretheywerelordsofthemanor,aswellasownersofsprawlingtracts ofoceanfrontthemselves.

Whichisnottounderstatethecontributionsofthepresentsellers,the Cranes-whosearchitecturalstewardshiphereresultedinanawardfrom Gov.AngusKing,"thefirsttimethatprivatehomeownershavebeensohon¬ ored,"sayslistingagentEileenRobertsofAnneErwinSotheby'sInternational

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RealtyinYork."FromEnglandtheywentto Canadaandwerebothteachingschoolthere. ThentheywenttotheBostonarea,andChris enteredthesoftwarebusiness.Theybought Cragmereasavacationhomewithtireinten¬ tionofrestoringittoitsformerglory.

"BrianSleeperwasgeneralcontractorfor theproject-alaboroflow."

Sixfireplacesflickeramid"morethan 5,000feetoftastefulelegance."Fastidiously restoredmahoganyporchesandbalconies testifytotlieno-holds-barred1999restoration thatwasthesubjectofmagazinepanegyrics acrossthecountry.Whatbetterplacetofeelas thoughyou'relivinginanL.L.Beancatalog thantoliveintheplacewhereglamourL.L. Beancatalogspreadshavebeenshot?

"Thekitchenisnewandbeautifullycraft¬ ed,"Robertssays,"withgranitecounters, state-of-the-artstainlessappliances,Fisher& Paykeldishdrawers,Sub-Zerorefrigerator: allthebellsandwhistlesyou'dfindinamod¬ ernkitchen,butwithwhimsicalseasidecabi¬ netrybyMikeFernaldofFemwood-hedid allthenewwoodworkinthehouse-that'sin keepingwiththefeelofthehouse.Thekitchenopensupontoadeckonthesheltered sideofthehouseforafternoonsun.”

Themasterbedroomsuiteisnew,"built wheretherewasoncestoragespace.They raisedtheroofheretoaccommodatethe spaciousandluxuriousmastersuite.Oh, andthedeck!Thedeckmakesyoufeelas ifyou'reonaship,with180-degreeocean views.Whoeverbuysthishousewillnever leavethisspot.Itiswonderfullyintegrated intotheoriginalstructure,withcustomstor¬ age,abeautifulbathroom,andawhirlpool tubwithoceanviews.

"Thethirdfloor-onceatticspace-hasbeen renovatedtoincludeahugemediaroom, anofficeoverlookingtheocean,anexercise room,asewingroom,andafullbathroom. Obviouslythesecouldbebedrooms,too.It's allspectacularspace,andallofthedetailrep¬ licatestheoriginaldetailofthehouse.

"Myfavoritespaceisthecoveredporch," Robertssays:"Stonecolumns,mahogany detailing-it'sincredible.There'saportionof itthat'slikestandinginacapturedgazebo."

Asecondbuildingisincludedinthe package,too,withathree-bedroomapart¬ mentandgaragespaceforatleasttwocars.

Backinthe1960s,thereweresomedown yearsforthisbeautifulestate,including "longperiodsofabandonment"andeven astintasagiftshop."Inthe1960s,tireshop

specializedinimportedgoods,exoticthings, expensivenovelties,"VirginiaSpillersays. "Imaginetryingtomarketwiththattoday, nowthat everything's imported!"

ThearchitectDorticos,Spillerfeels,is thegold-nugget'find'thatrecentappre¬ ciationforCragmerehasunearthed:"The sonofPedroDorticos,awealthyplanter inCienfuegos,Cuba,hestudiedinParis afterhisfamilywasdisplacedbyapoliti¬ calupheavalinCuba.HecametoMaine at18,studiedatGorhamAcademy,and surfacesinthe PortlandDirectory of1877as adraftsman.Then,he'slistedasaFrench teacheratPortlandHighSchoolin1882.He wasamentorforJohnCalvinStevensand FrederickTompson,anddrewwithStevens duringclassesheldattheMaineCharitable

MechanicsAssociation,"Spillersays.

"Accordingtothe PortlandTranscript in 1893,Dorticoswasthedreamerwhofirst conceivedofbuildingluxurycottageson PortlandHarborislandssuchasCushing, GreatDiamond,andChebeague,"including ShingleStylelandmarkcottagesheandhis familystayedinonPeaksandChebeague (sadly,thisstructureburnedin1894)during thedawnofmodemtourismhere.

"'Myconceptsareartistic,low-priced, seasidecottagesandhouses,'Dorticoswrote inhis1887entryin LeadingBusinessMenof Portland. Isn'tthatfantastic?"Spillersays.

Twenty-onehomesarecreditedtothis talentedandoverlookedvisionary,who thankfullyisnowlistedinthe Biographical DictionaryofArchitectsinMaine.■

BY CATHY GENTHNER & AMY LOUISE BARNETT

Itwasn'tinabaseballdiamondbutonabasketballcourtatBethelCollegeinMishawaka, Indiana,whereMerylMastersonfellinlovewith6'6”pitchingaceJustinMasterson-she's 5'9"-whiletrouncinghimatgamesofPIGandHORSE.

"Ijusthappenedtonoticehimindass,"Mastersonlaughs."He'DteUyouIwasabitofa stalker,butthatisn'ttrue.It'sasmallChristianschool.Girlsandguysaren'tallowedinthe oppositesex'sdormrooms,sowe'dmeetinDiegymandplaybasketbaD.Ienjoyeddefeating thisgiantguyandatthesametimedefeatinghisplanof'notneedingawoman.'Ididn'teven knowheplayedbaseball.

"Westarteddatingin2005,andIknewhewastheone.Imadeajugwiththeinscription 'JustinandMerylMasterson-2005to?'andkeptitinmydormroom.

"Atthatpoint,Justin[barelyevenknew]me.Iputmysparechangeinthatjugtowardour honeymoon.ADmyfriendsinmydormroomlaughedatit!Butmydreamcametrue,andI stiDhavethejug-stiDsnulealittlewheneverIthrowchangeinthere."

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"Hewantednothingtodowithgirls,"she says,"soIfounditafunchallenge.1Iesent meaninstantmessagelistinghispriorities: God,baseball,andfamily/friends.Hetold meifGodwantedhimtohaveawomanin hislife,she'dhavetocrosshispathandsweep himoffhisfeet."

TlietwoweremarriedNovember3,2007.

WeallknowaboutJustin'sexcellent

AsfarassocializingwithotherSeaDog Sweethearts,Mastersondoesn'tremember beingthrownmanygoodpitches.

"Therearen'tmanyotherwivesorgirl¬ friendshere,soit'sbeenalittlehardtoget together.Ihopemoreoftheladiescomeout tovisitthissummer.I'dlovetogettoknow themandaskthemhowthey'redoingwith thisnot-so-normal-but-funlife!"

"1onlygetalittlehomesickwhenitrains andwhenthey'regoneonaway-game-series trips.1talktobothofmymoms(Justin's included)andamdefinitelyblessedwith myrelationshipwiththem."Togetthrough roughpatches,Mastersonreliesonherfaith inGod-andinagoodvacuumcleaner.

"Iliketoprayanddosomereadingin Psalmsatfirst.ThenImoveontobecome adventure,includingbeingcalleduptoplay fortheBostonRedSox.Forherpart,Merylis

Asspringworeon,shedidn'tmakeitto anyawaygamesfortheSeaDogs,butshe did

'crazycleaningwoman.'Sillyasitsounds,it takesmymindoffwhateverismakingme justasdeterminednottobecome 'girlinterrupted'asshefollows herowndreamsalongtineway.

"Ihavemydentalassisting andx-raytechnicianlicense, andI'mlookingtobelicensed uphere,"shesays.Inthemean¬ time,shehopestopickup someworkatarestaurantor Starbucks."Mylong-termgoal istobethestay-homemotherof 10children."

WhileinMaine,theMas¬ tersonshavebeenlivingwith host family Tom Sheehan andhisdaughter,Cameron, inahouseonthePortland/ FalmouthlineintheCarriage Itillsneighborhood,alongwith Noah,theSheehans'Bernese Mountaindog.

"Myhostdad[Sheehan] taughtmehowtoeatalob¬ sterathishouse.1evenheldit beforeitwentinthebigpot," Mastersonsays."1loveseafood. Thelobsterwasalittledifficult tocat-usingthatmetaltoolto breaktheshellwasalittlehard, butitwasdefinitelyworthit."

sad-nextthingyouknow,the houseiscleanandsmellsgreat!

"1alsoliketobakecookies fortheteam,forhomeandaway games.Oneday,ifJustinmakesit tothebigleaguesforgoodandmy 10kidshaven'tcomeyet,Iwantto openupabakeryinBoston.

"1justrecentlystartedwrit¬ inginajournalwhenI'mgoing throughalonelymomentoreven afunday.It'llbefuntoreadwhen I'mold-thisinterestinglifethat Godand1experienced!"

SomeofMasterson'sfavorite jauntsinMainehaveincluded runningaroundBackBayin Portland(she'sanavidrunner), shoppinginFreeportattheoutlet storesandL.L.Bean,andwork¬ ingoutatTheWoodlandsClub. Shelikestotoolaroundinher blackYukontostoressuchas WholeFoods,Fetch-tobuytreats forNoah-andtheGap,aswellas attendingFirstBaptistChurchon CancoRoadinPortland.

"Iliketogowaterskiing, camping,andfishingbuthaven't gottentodoanyofthemyet.I ShelikesthequietoftheSheehans'neigh¬ borhood,too."1lovethetrees."Asfordis¬ likes,shepipesup,"Idislikethefreezing coldnightssittingatthebaseballgamesat thebeginningoftheseason."

Ifyourecalllookingoveratsection -103,"Iwastheonehuddledbeneatha pileofblankets.

"Maybeit’sbecauseI'dbeenlivingin FortMyers,Florida,duringspringtrain¬ ing.WegottoPortlandinMarch."She smilesthatsmile."Youcanalwaysbring meablanketifyouaren'tusingyours.The fans[probablywonderedhow]manymore blankets1couldhave had onmeduringthe coldnightgames."

makethatspecialtriptoBostononApril24. "IsawJustin'smajor-leaguedebutatFenway Park[wherethesportswriterspraisedhis brilliantwork].I'mgladIdid,too!"

JustinmadehissecondtriptoFenway onMay20,whenhepickeduphisfirstbig¬ leaguewin-againsttheKansasCityRoyals. WhileheexpectedtoreturntoPortlandafter thegame,hewasoptionedtotheTriple-A Pawtucket(RhodeIsland)roster,wherehe remainsatpresstime-stillwaitinghisnext callfromtheBostonRedSox.

WhenJustin'sontheroad,thetwoare oftenseparatedforweeksatatime.Meryl certainlyisn'tinKansasanymore-whereshe wasbom-andsometimesithurts.

enjoysingingandliketheNintendoWii gamecalled'AmericanIdol.'Justingivesit hisall,butforsomereasonI'mtheonlyone tomakeitthroughtoHollywood.It'squite entertaining,especiallyinFloridawhen we'dhavetheotherplayersoverfordinner partiesandstuff.Theyalltookaturnbelt¬ ing—Imeansinging.BubbaBell[#10,anout¬ fielder]wasquitetalented."

Mastersonisoutgoing,whileJustinisnot sochatty.Thereareotherdifferences. "He'sextremelylaidback,heisbald,and hehas huge thighs,"shelaughs.

Asfarasafavoriteteam,Mastersonhas aheart-oh,no!-fortheChicagoCubs."I'd likeJustintojointheRedsoneday,since

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he'sfromOhioandhe'skindofalwayshad adreamofplayingforthem.Butfornowthe BostonRedSoxaregreat,andIhavealotof ideasformycookieshopnearFenway."

Whilewe'reallcaughtupinJustin'sexcit¬ ingoutings,there'sonethingshe'dlikethe fansandfriendstorememberabouther.

"Regardless ofhowwellJustindoesor wherewe'reofftonext,Icarealotabout himandtheteam.Iprayforeachofthem andhopetheycanfindhappinessoutsideof theballgame."SluggertheSeaDogmaybe stitchedontoalltheuniforms,but-surpriseMerylwearsaheartonhersleeve.

SometimesaSeaDogfallsinlove with...oneofus!"1metGlennin1998. Itwasladies'nightatthePavilion," RachelReevessays."Glennhadstartedwith theSeaDogsin1997.Alotoftheotherplay¬ ersweretherethatnight,too.Therewasno placeelsetodance!"

She'djustgraduatedfromUSMwitha degreeinbusiness,andhadbeenaccepted tolawschoolatU-Maine."Glennhadbeen scoutedbytheFloridaMarlinsat18-even thoughhe'sfromMelbourne,Australia." They'dcaughtReeves'sspectacularplay duringJuniorOlympiccompetitionin Mexico.Nextstop,PortlandandtheSea Dogs,wherethefunny,nattily-dressed Aussiefellsodeeplyinlovewithhislovely Mainerthattothisdayhewon'teatmeat aroundher(she'savegetarian)-noeasyfeat whenyou'vegrownuplovingsteakand shrimpatthebarbie.

"Iwas22;hewas24.I'mtheoldestof sixchildren,"andwhentheygotaloadof Glenn,withhisredhair,quickwit,bashful smile,andloveforlife,"myparents loved him.Everybodythoughtitwasverycool thatheplayedbaseball.

"Wemarriedin2000.Afterheleft Portland,hewenttoplayforCalgaryin1999 andNewJerseyin2000.EverywhereIwent, theotherwomenwereverysweet,andwe reallykindofstucktogether,wenttogames together.Itwasallsofarfrommyworldthat itwasareallyfuntimeinmylife.

"It'sfunny,thethingsyouremember. We'dgatheratsomebody'sapartmentor hotel;theguyswouldgototheparksomuch earlier.AtCalgarytherewasareallyniceY."

Glenncappedoffhiscareerbyplayingin theSydneyOlympicsin2000,representing Australia.Talkaboutashimmeringfinish. "IcheeredhimonintheSydneyOlympics

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HANNEMAN ISLAND

Big Lake, Princeton, $698,000

RedSoxlegendTedWilliamsused todisappearforaweekeverysum¬ mertovisithissecretfishingshal¬ lowsaroundanundisclosedisland inthewildernessofMaine.Itwasall very’hush-hush. Evennosyreporters didn'tdaretoaskexactlywhereit was.NowtheSplendidSplinter's mysteriousisland,withallitsmagic, canbeyours.

"WilliamsandBudLeavitt,outdoorwriter forthe BangorDailyNews, usedtofisharound thisbeautifulisland,"saysPeteNorriswith RE/MAXAdvantageRealtyGroup.

Therusticlogcabin,builtin1945,has beenintheowner'sfamilyforthreegen¬ erations.Ithasfourbedrooms,abigwood stoveforheat,andgaslights.BigLakeispro¬ tectedfromadditionaldevelopmentbythe DowneastLakesLandTrust.

"Yourlargestcommoditiesarepeace, quiet,andserenity.Therearedeer,eagles, andalargesandbeach,"Norrissays."The parcelalsoincludesapieceoflandonthe mainlandwhereyoucanparkyourcar.Dine onthemainlandatanyoneofanumberof world-famousfishinglodges."

Tosneakapeak,drivethroughGrand LakeStreamVillageandturnleftontoBig LakeRoadtothepubliclanding.Byboat, you'llseeHardwoodIslandonyourright ataboutthehalf-milemark;Hanneman isanotherhalfmileinthesamedirection, justoffthemainland'swestshore.Taxes areSI,053.

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RAM ISLAND

Saco Bay, $555,000

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fromthemainland.Thestructureisrustic,withknotty-pinepaneling, afieldstonefireplace,andaloft.Theisland'selevationis35feet-higher thanthatofnearbyCampEllis.

CharleneFarleyatMaineCoastPropertiessays,"It'stranquiland private.Youalwayshavetheoceanbreezeandthesun,depending onwhichsideofthehouseyousiton."There’samooringforalarge boat,andRamIslandLedgeisalsopartoftheisland.

Waterviewspeerintoevery'windowinthecottage;there'spublic parkingatthelotattiremouthoftheSacoRiver.Taxesare$2,700. (800) 238-0395, www.ramisland.com, or Charlene@mainecoastproperties.biz

CRANE ISLAND

Camden, $2,475,000

FromCamdenvillage,headout01aRoute52untilMegunticookLake appearsonyourleft.Tireprivateboatlandingonthemainlandincludes aparkingareaanddock.Paddleaboutthree-quartersofamilestraight intotireblue,headingnorthwest.

"WhenEdnaSt.VincentMillaywasonthetopofMountBattie contemplatinghernextliterarymasterpiece,shecouldseethelake andCraneIslandfromtheCamdenHills,"bro¬ kerTerrySortwellofLandVestsays."There arebeautifulviews"ofMt.Battiereflectedin thelake."

Astheeagleflies-andtherearea lot ofeaglesthislakeislandisashortflighttoCamdenand thatotherbodyofwater,theAtlanticOcean. "It'sawildernessexperience,butitcouldn'tbe easiertogettotown,"Sortwellsays.

"Thenearestshorelineisaconservationarea

permanently'protected,aplaceof greatscenicbeauty.Whaty'ousee thatisgreenwill stay green."

The15.7-acreislandhasa four-bedroomhousewithelec¬ tricity'fromanunderwater cable,vaultedceilings,exposed beams,andagrandfieldstone fireplace.Theislandisaquick swim from Fernald's Neck, ownedbytheNatureConservancy'and freefromdevelopment.

Thenewownerwillbeallowedto buildthreeadditionalhomesontheisland. "Someonecouldhaveanincrediblefamily' compoundhereonawoodedislandonone ofthemostsought-afterlakesinthearea," Sortwellsays.Taxesare$10,586. 236-3543 or www.landvest.eom/property/ME0770/l/

BLAKE ISLAND

Messalonskee Lake, Oakland, $499,000

FromBelgrade,headnorthontoRoute 11/8,followitforsixmiles,andyou'llsee MessalonskeeLakeonyourright-oneofthe jewelsintheBelgradechainoflakes.Takea rightonSparklingLakeLaneandfollowitto thedeededaccessyouhaveforparkingyour car.LookstraightacrossthelaketoBlake Islandinthenorthend.It'sonlya250-foot paddlebyboat,soyoushouldstaydry.But thishasneverbeena'dry'island.

"Therewasaspeakeasy'hereontireisland inthe1920s-that'swhythere'sahand-dug wellformakingboozeandalsoagristmill

formalt,rye,andhops,"saysJayneRoberge ofCastlenorthRealEstate.

"BlakeIslandhasn'tbeenavailabletobuy¬ ersforsalesincetine1980s.Therearetrout, bass,salmon,pickerel,andnorthernpike."

Theseven-acreislandincludestwo deededhouselots.Undergroundelectric andtelevisioncablescomefromthemainland-buttheloonsheremaybemorefun towatchthan DancingWiththeStars. Taxes are$3,194.

495-9220 or www.castlenorthrealestate.com

BROWN ISLAND

Burlington, $725,000

TraveleastonRoute188pastSaponacLake totirepublicboatlandingonthenorth-end ofNicatousLake.Takeyourboatfivemiles straightout;justnorthofthenarrows,you'll seealargecircularislandandrightbeside itasmallerC-shapedisland-lessthan.25 acre-whichtogetherformfive-acreBrown Island.Theislandpropertyjustdripswiththe Mainemystique:builtin1928,amothercamp issurroundedbyfourbabycamps,altogether comprisingninebuildings.

"It'safamily-stylecompound:mainhouse withmasterbedroomandbath,andseparate cottages,"saysJohnColanninofromERA DawsonBradfordRealtorsinBangor."The campsarefullyfurnishedandcomewitha smallmotorboat."

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hefirstthingyouneedtoknowabout Pomis,"That'snotmyrealfirstname. EveryoneinThailandhasanickname, becauseourfirstnamesaresolong,"the restaurateursays."MineisRattanaphom, whichmeans'threewishes.'"

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onWestern Avenue-neartheMaine Mall-inSouthPortlandinMarchof2006. Thisyear,Pom'sThaiTasteandNoodleShop at571CongressStreetinPortlandmadeits debut.Evenonrainynights-whenneighbor¬ ingeateriesarevirtuallyempty-acrushof dinershereistryingtofightitswayin.

Boobphachatitracesthemagictoher childhoodinBankok."Everyweekendwe'd gotraveling,findinggoodthingstoeat.1like toeatgoodfood.Ourfamily-middleclass, butmostpeoplewouldsaywealthy-rana newspaperandmagazinedistributionbusi¬ nessfromourhome.

Sidesteppingthefam¬ ilybusiness,"Ifoundanexcusetocometo Americatofindmyownway."

Boobphachati'sundergraduatedegreeis inpublicrelations,fromBangkok'sUniversity oftheThaiChamberofCommerce.

"Aftergraduating,allstudentshavea yearofexperience,working.Istartedwith TelecomAsia,abigtelecommunications company,workinginadvertising."

Thishasstoodheringoodstead,sincein tirerestaurantbusiness,"youneedtoknow howtomarketandadvertise."

Herfirstjobstateside"wasinaThaibook¬ storeinBoston"whichaddedarestaurantso

deliciouspeopleforgotaboutthebooks.

"Iwaswaitingtopasstheentrance examsforthemastersprogram[atJohnson andWalesUniversityinProvidence,Rhode Island]andtakingEnglishasaSecond Language."Weekends,she'dmoonlightat anotherThairestaurantonNewbury'Street, ThaiDish.

"AfterIgraduated,mybossaskedmeto investinaThairestau¬

rantthatwasabouttoopeninBrunswick, Maine,"soontoearnfameasThaiDish. ButtheyoungBoobphachaticlashedwith herolder,moreconservativepartner."He didn'twantmetodoaspecialmenu,some¬ thingIliketodoeachmonth.Also,hedidn't wanttospendmoneyatallonadvertising, andhethoughtIwastakingcareofcustom¬ erstoomuch."

Brunswick'slosswasPortland'sgain.

"1soldmyshare.Withthatmoney,I openedmyfirstrestaurant,onCottage Road."Asstarry'asthatrestaurantwas-and stillis—itsresidentiallocationplayshosttoits neighborhoodambience.

"Istarteddreamingaboutasecondloca¬ tion,togetlunchbusiness.Overtime,1real¬ izedIhadagroupofcustomersfromNational Semiconductor

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whocameineveryweek,nomatterthe weather.1sawanopportunity.Ilookedfor alocationneartheMaineMall,tookaleap, andbuilt[ThaiPom's]fromscratch.

"ItoldallmycustomersonCottageRoad abouttirenewrestaurant.Theday1opened, theycame,bringingflowers.Ialsobrought samplesofourfoodtothereceptiondesksat hotelsinthearea."

WhichbringsustoCongressStreet. "OnCottageRoad,I'dgetcallsfordeliv¬ eryinPortland-sometimeswecoulddo it,butsometimesnot.Iwasafraidofthe bridgegoingup.SinceIhadthepowerto openathirdlocation,thistimeIthought I'dlovetotryPortland,wherethere'salot ofpedestriantraffic.I'mthenewgeneration inPortland-weneedayoungatmosphere. Everythinginourrestaurantisinspiredby IKEA."Infact,allthedecorcomesfrom Boobphachati'spilgrimagestotheSwedish retailerinStoughton,Massachusetts.

Whileeachrestauranthasitsownchef,all tlrreefeaturethesamerecipes.Boobphachati alsocooksherself,andshedevelopsthe monthlyspecials."Myfavoriteisnoodle soupforlunch;Icancreateitmanyways."

ShereturnstoThailand"atleastoncea year,"anddinesoutinPortland"acouple oftimesaweek-myfavoritesareTheFront RoomandForeStreet.

"Ilovetotravel,"shesays."Mynexttrip istoParisandLondon.I'vebeeneverywhere intheU.S.-SanFrancisco,LakeTahoe,San Diego,Florida,Phoenix,Scottsdale,the GrandCanyon,andLasVegas.Iworkhard, andIplayhard,too."Thisincludeswatch¬ ingThaimoviesontheinternetsoshecan seethesamefilmsfriendsandfamilyin Thailandareviewing.

"Ialsolovegolf,"shesays."Mybroth¬ er,Tony,whoworksatourCottageRoad restaurant,isamemberofthePurpoodock GolfClubinCapeElizabeth."Boobphachati figuresthisisgoodnetworkingforthebusi¬ ness."Andmyfatherlikestoplaythere whenhecomes."

Herparentsvisiteveryyearforafew months,stayingatthehousesheshareswith herbrotheronHighlandAvenue-"inthe middlebetweenthethreelocations,"she pointsout.

It'swhenBoobphachatitalksabouther familythatthetraditioninhercomesout strongest."InThailand,parentstreattheir childrenverywell,"shesays."Youdon't havetodoanything-juststudy."

Whenhermothervisitsherchildrenin Portland,shetakesoverBoobphachati's laundryandcookingchoresoncemore."It wasmyparents[herfather'saformerlaw¬ yer]whosentmetotheUnitedStatesformy firstjob.AndwhenIneededacar,theypaid forthat."

WhenherfolksareinMaine,shereturns thefavorandpampersthem."Theytook verygoodcareofme,sowhenthey'rehere, mypriorityistomakemyparentshappy. Today,Itakethemwherevertheywantto go"inasnappyflintgrayMercedeswiththe licenseplate'POM.'"WhateverIneeded, theyneversaidno.

"Theonethingwe don't doasafamilyis eatlobster,"sheconfesses."Wedon'treally likeit."

Doesshehaveaboyfriend?"Ihavea best friend,"shesayscarefully."We'veknown eachotherfor10years."

Anddoessheliveuptoherfirstname? Does she havethreewishes?"Yes:tobe healthy,happy,andsuccessful."Surprised shedidn'tsayThaiTaste,ThaiPom's,and Pom'sThaiTaste?Hey,thosearetheanswers to our threewishes.■

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et'sgoforaplungeintheharbor!" thetourguidefromDowneastDuck Adventuressays,toachorusofquacksandcheers asthepurplehydra-terravehiclerollsdownForeStreetandsqueaks toastopattheentrancetoPortlandYachtServices.

Astheduckboatweavesitswaythroughaclusterofoldbrick buildings,hetellsthemaboutthePortlandCompany-thecity'sold¬ estindustrialconcern,foundedin1846andownedbythesame familynearlytheentiretime.

"Itbeganasaplacetomakesteamlocomotives;theyproduced morethan600hereintheyearsleadinguptotheCivilWar,when theyswitchedtocannonandoutfittingNavygunboats-including theUSSAgawamandtheUSSPonfoosuc-withboilers,engines, andfirepower..InWorldWarI,theyturnedoutartilleryshells;’? duringWorldWarIItheymanufactured30,000-poundpro¬ pellersfortheLibertyshipsbuiltacrosstheharborinSouth Portland.

"Inbetweenwars,itwassteamboilersandmanholecov¬ ers.Latercameautomobiles,trucks,elevators,streetlamps, andmanyotheritems.ThePortlandCompany'sreputation forproducingqualitygoodsstretchedacrosstirenation.Its largeandvariedworkforceincludedscientists,engineers, architects,machinists,boilermakers,carpenters,builders,

buildings,^butthey^e aliability.Youneed stodo something’ with them"

blacksmiths,andlaborers.

"Insomefamilies,generationaftergeneration derivedtheirlivelihoodfromthePortlandCompany, butifanemployeeheregotitchyfeet,hecouldfind workalmostanywhere-basedonthegoodnameofthe companyalone.

"Today,thecomplexhostssmallbusinessesrang¬ ingfromabookbinderytotheMaineIslandTrail Association.ThelargesttenantisPortlandYacht Services,operatedbyPhineasSpragueJr.whoowns the10-acreparcel."

Beginningthissummer,however,thatspielmight needanotherparagraph.Thelargestpieceofproperty inprivatehandseastofCascoBayBridgeisonthemar-

AboveiThe Portland Company was founded in 1846,makingitthecity'soldestindustrialcon¬ cern. It's been owned by the same family nearly the entire time.

Right: Tourists plunge into Casco Bay aboard a Downeast Duck Adventures hydra-terra vehicle with a chorus of quacks and cheers.

ket-representedbyC.AnthonyMcDonald, CBRE/The Boulos Company-and some predictthatwithinafewyearsthePortland Companycomplexmightbecomeknownas theFaneuilHallofPortland.

A HARBOR DOMINATED BY MARINAS?

A PortlandPressHerald editoriallastDecem¬ bercalledthefuturesaleofthePortland Company"oneofthemostimportantdevel¬ opmentdeals"inPortlandhistory.Owner PhineasSpragueJr.insistshehasnospecific plansfortheproperty,butconfidesdratany proposalmustmeetcertainconditions.

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"IftheysayPortlandYachtServicescan stay,andthesebuildingscanbepreserved, thenthey'rerightontopofthelistofpeople Iwanttotalkto,"hesays.

Withthe"bigchunkofmoney"heexpects fromthesale,Spraguewantstobuildanew marinaandextendPortlandYachtServices alongtheparcel's1,000-footwaterfront.

ButcitycouncilorKevinDonoghue, whoseMunjoyHilldistrictincludesthe PortlandCompany,questionswhether theharborshouldbe"dominatedbymari¬ nas."DeveloperBobBaldacciofOcean Properties-whichhasexpressedinterestin theparcel-applaudsthesuggestion,calling anewmarina"thehighestandbestuseof thatsite."

WithrootsinPortlandpoliticsandindus¬ trydatingbacktothe19thcentury'(both ThomasStreetintheWestEndandthe ThomasBlockonCommercialStreetwere namedfor,andbuiltby,herancestors),the familytreeincludesaformermayoronone branchandaspeakeroftheMaineHouse onanother.

Phin'sandSeth'sgrandfather,oneofa longlineofWilliamWidgery'Thomases, wasamajorstockholderinthePortland Companyandservedascompany'vice presidentwhentheirmotherwasayouth. Herbrother,WilliamWidgeryThomasJr., wascompany'treasurerwhenPhinandSeth weregrowingup.

"Ourheritageisthisplace,"PhinSprague says."Ilovetheoldbuildings,butthey''rea liability'.Youcan'tleavetheseplacesundevel¬ oped,becauseentropy'willtakethemdown. Youneedto do somethingwiththem."

AlthoughPortlandYachtServiceskeeps thepropertyfromforeclosure,hesaysstor¬ ingboatsintireoff-seasonisn't"anintelligent, economically'stronguseoftirebuildings."

Therearemanypossibilitiesfortireprop¬ erty',butBaldaccisaysanydevelopment "hastomakeeconomicsense."Otherwise, hewonders,"wherearethetenantsgoingto comefrom?"

Sinceanydevelopmentwouldlikely' bepartresidentialandpartretail,Baldacci says,atthispointit'seasiertosay'what won'f workhere.

"Idon'tthinkit'sagreatsiteforahotel," hesays."Andnobig-boxstores,noshop¬ pingcenter."

shipwithCityHall."

Spraguedoesn'targue."Theysay''Plain's eccentric,hardtodealwith,'butIdon'ttake itpersonally.Mostofmy'battleswiththecity' arenotaboutme."

Donoghueadmitsthereare"strainedrela¬ tionships"withothersatCityHall,butsayshe likesSpraguepersonallyandcallsany'poten¬ tialdevelopmentofthePortlandCompany"a newdayandaconsiderableopportunity'." "Thecityshouldlookatanyproposalon itsmerits,"Baldaccisays."ThisisnotPhin Spraguecarryingitforward.Phinmay'bea partnerinit,butthezoningchanges,thesite planwouldbeofferedbyanewdevelop¬ mentteam."

Asaformermemberofthecommittee thatputtogethertheEasternWaterfront MasterPlan,Spragueexpectsoppositionto anythingputforward,whetherhisnameis attachedornot.

"Wecreatedavisionforwhatthecommu¬ nitythoughtwasappropriatehere,"hesays. "Piecemealplanningdoesn'tmakesense. Overallplanning-wnsterplanning-makes sense.Theproblemis,thecity'doesn'tdoit thatway.They'dratherseelittletinythings, incremental.It'sanissueofcontrol."

"Politicsismessy',"Donoghueresponds. "Zoningismessy."Butheagreeswith Sprague."Incrementalismrarely'getsyou whereyouwanttogo."

BaldacciandDonoghueconcur,however, withSprague'ssecondpriority:preservation ofasmanyofthehistoric,19th-century'brick buildingsaspossible.

"Thepropertyhassomuchcharacter," Baldaccisay’s,itgivesadeveloperachance "tobecreative."

AsaformerpresidentofGreaterPort¬ landLandmarks,SethSpraguethinkspre¬ servingtheoldbuildingsisagoodidea,too, butadmitshe'ssurprisedhisolderbrother feelslikewise.

"I'mpleasedtohearPhinny'saythat, becauseit'shisproperty,"SethSprague says."Butourentirefamily'hasalonghis¬ tory'withthePortlandCompany,"through theirmother,MatyLouThomasSprague.

Mary'LouSpraguethinksonebuilding shouldbesetasideforperformancespace. "ItcouldbeaveryfestivesoulofPortland," shesays.

FIGHTING CITY HALL

SethSpraguehasaloftiervision:redevelop thePortlandCompany'tocompetewiththe OldPort;letthenewOceanGateway'termi¬ nalprovidetouristswithanoption.

"ImaginecomingofftheferryfromNova Scotia.YoucangolefttotheOldPortorright tothePortlandCompany'complex.Either directionwouldprovideaninterestingand exuberantexperience,"hesays.

Dreamingisfine,butdevelopmenthere requireszoningchangeand"byhisown admission,"the PressHerald haseditorial¬ ized,thecurrentownerofthePortland Company'"doesn'thaveanidealrelation¬

SomequestionSprague'stimingand wonderwhyhedidn'tthinkaboutdevelop¬ ingtheproperty'backwhentheRiverwalk andOceanGateway'projectswerebeingdis¬ cussedatlargeinpublicforumsearlierlast year.Wouldn'tithavemade more sensefor thecity'sfuturetoroll every parcelalongthe easternwaterfrontintoonedevelopmentand considerthemasawhole?

That,Spraguesays,isexactly'whatheand twoneighboringproperty'ownerswanted todo.Hesaysitwould'vemadesenseand jibedwiththemasterplan,butpersonalities andpoliticsgotintheway.

Ifnotforthecitycouncil,Spraguesays, "youcoulddoabilliondollars'worthof developmentonthewaterfront.Butthere's nologicinpolitics,atleastnotinPortland. They'dratherbuildparkinggarages,parking lots,andflatboxbuildingsthanhaveavision ofPortlandthatisreallyglobal."

Offerthecouncilsomething"global," Spraguesays,andthey'lljustformacom¬ mitteeandstudy'theissuetodeath.That way',hesays,"y'oucanhavesomebody'from

Portland Yacht Services' marina is also used by SailMail and its Casco Bay Community Boating Center.

awaycomeinandtellyouwhatyouwant tohear.Andifhecomesupwithsomething youdon'twanttohear,youcandismisshim assomebodyfromaway."

Nomatterwhatisproposed,Sprague makesclearthemostlucrativeoptionisoff tiretable."Iwastoldbyanappraiserthatthis landwouldbeworthmoremoneyifitwas justflat,everybuildingleveled.Butthat's notpractical.Thecommunitywouldn't allowit."

Baldacciagrees."Thebuildingsaddam¬ bienceandarealvitalitytothatpropertythat youcouldneverreproduceifyouleveled thatsite."

Donoghue,whometlastautumnwiththe citymanager,planningstaff,andSprague representatives,sayshe'sconvincedSprague "caresabouthisproperty.Hewantstobe knownperennially,haveagood-neighbor legacy.I'mpleasedthat'shisattitude."

ButSpraguesaysnooneshouldbesur¬ prised."Thesebuildingsrepresentthehis¬ toryoftheMaineIndustrialRevolution. Theybuiltgreatthingshere.Ifyoucamein withsomethingonthebackofanenvelope," hesays,"theycouldbuildit.It'snotabig stretchbetweenawinchandanelevatoror awinchandadredge."

Adaylater,duringatourofthePortland Companycomplex,Spraguepointstoghosts ofMaine'sindustrialpastandshowsavisi¬ torwheretheblacksmithshopandfoundry usedtobe,whereboilersandelevatorswere made,andwhere,between1907and1914, luxuryKnoxautomobilesweremanufac¬ turedandsold.

Onthethirdfloorofonebuilding,he happensuponapileofdustyadvertising circularsfromtheearly20thcentury,tout¬ ingtheintegrityofPortlandCompany hydraulicelevators.

"Peoplecollectthese,"hesays."Putthis stuffoneBayandyou'llmakeasmallfor¬ tune."Heopensawoodenfilecabinetand pullsoutaleather-boundledger;inadrawer hefindshand-writteninvoices,blueprints, andarchitecturalplansfromthe19thcen¬ tury'.Spraguesmileswhenaskedifhethinks MaineHistoricalSocietymightbeinterested inanarrayofartifactsfromthePortland Company'sheyday.

"They'vebeenthroughthewholebloody place three,maybefourtimes,beginningin 1956,whenmy'grandfatherfirstsoldthe place."Today;theMHSPortlandCompany' collectioncontainsmorethan25,000docu-

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AlthoughthePortlandCompanyisowned todaybyadescendantofitsfounder,from 1956to1978itwastheproperty'ofUnited IndustrialSyndicate,aNewYorkconglom¬ eratethatcontinuedthecompany'sspecial¬ tysteelfabrication.

Notlongafteritwassold,PhineasSprague Sr.movedhisfamilytoRhodeIsland.Phin Jr.wenttoTaborAcademyinMarion,Mas¬ sachusetts,andcollegeatHarvard,where hewasonalightweightcrewteamthat includedtwofutureOlympians.Theteam wasinducted enmasse intotheHarvardHall ofFame.

Afterhis1972graduation,Spragueand somefriendsboughtavintage86-footAlden staysailschooner,andsetouttosailaround theworld.

"ItwasreallyPlain'strip.Itwashisdream," SethSpraguesays."Theyworkedvery'hard togetthisoldboattogetherbutonlygotasfar asPanama."Badweatherandproblemswith the1931classicmadetirefirstpartofthevoy¬ agethelastforallbutonecrewmember.

"Fortherestofthewayaroundtheworld, Phinassembledvariouscrewmembers,and Iwasthefirsttosignon,"saysSethSprague. TheiryoungerbrotherAbbottandsisterKate climbedaboardnotlongafter.Thetriptook almostfouryears;alongtheway,Phincon¬ vincedhissiblingsthatwhentheyreturned toNewEngland,theyshouldbuybackthe PortlandCompany.

Theydidn'tknowitthen,butduringtheir absence,thePortlandCompanyhadmanu¬ facturedtheworld'ssupplyofthermoformer machineswhichproducedfoameggcartons andclamshellcontainersusedbyfast-food restaurants,includingMcDonald's.

BythelimetheSpraguesiblingscom¬ pletedtheircircumnavigation,however, worldwidedemandforthermofonnedcon¬ tainershadtaperedoff,andUnitedIndustrial Syndicatewaseagertosell.

Althoughthedangerandliabilitysur¬ roundingthemachinesoutweighedthe profittheybroughtin,withmoneyborrowed fromafamilytrust,thepropertycameback intoSpraguehands.

"Itbecameagatheringoffamilyatthat point,"SethSpraguerecalls."Iwasorigi¬ nallythecontroller;mysisterKatewasthe officemanager.Phinwasoperationsman-

ager,mydadtreasurer,andmomchairman oftheboard.WecalleditNepotism,Inc.," helaughs.

RebornasPortlandEngineering,thecom¬ panymanufacturednuclear-power-plant components.Thencamethenear-meltdownat ThreeMileIslandin1979,whichSethSprague calls"thedeathknelloftinebusiness."

"Wehadadisasteronourhands,"Phin Spragueremembers."Thebuildingsbecame empty.Mybrothersandsisterswerevery disillusioned.Thewholeindustryhadcol¬ lapsed.Sotinefamilygavetheproperty'back tomy'dad.ThePortlandCompany''srolein theeconomicdevelopmentofNewEngland wasgone."

Around1984,PhinSpraguebegan managingtheproperty'forhisfatherand broughtinafewboatstobestoredforthe winter;PYShasbeenhispassioneversince. Nearly'25yearslater,hesays,"Themost importantthingformeiswhatI'mdoing withPortlandYachtServices."

Althoughhisfathercontinuedtohold themortgage,SethSpraguesaysthatby' 1996"itjustmademoresense"forPhinJr. toowntheproperty'than"haveeverybody' ownitjointly."

ThatwasjustfinewithPhin,whotook possessionofthePortlandCompany'"with anotefrommy'dad."TheelderSpraguein turnassignedtirenotetoatrust,ofwhichSeth SpragueandtheirsisterKatearctrustees.

Intheearly'1990s,largely'throughPhin's efforts,theMaineNarrowGaugeRailroad &Museumwasformed;vintagerolling stock,someofwhichhadbeenbuilthereat thePortlandCompany,wasbroughtback toMaine,includingarare1901Rangeley' ParlorCar.Overthenext14years,the NarrowGaugebecameasignificanttourist destination-lastyearattractingmorethan 30,000passengers.

AlthoughSpraguehasalwaysbeenclosely identifiedwithMNGRR,hesayshisparents areitschiefsupporters,andhisfatherwasthe onewhodecidedtherailroadcouldoccupyrent-free-asizablepieceofthecomplex.

"Aslongashecontrolledthetrustthat wasfinewithme,"Phin,Jr.says."I'mthe son,notatrustee.Idowhatmydadtellsme todo.He'sassertive,andittakescourage tostanduptohim.1didn'tstanduptohim becauseIdidn'thavethefiduciary'respon¬ sibility'.Isaid,'Screwit.'Ifhewantstodoit, it'shismoney."

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ridecametoanend;thetrusteesdemanded thatPhinJr.reimbursethetrustfor14years ofunpaidrentandbeginchargingtherail¬ roadamarketrate.

"Mysiblingssaid,'Phin,wedonot accepttherailroadnotpayinganyrent. We'reresponsibletothebeneficiariesofthe trust,andDadcansaywhateverhewants, butwe'recuttingthisrailroadloose.We wantyoutorefinancethismortgagesome¬ whereelse.'Basically,"Spraguesays,"they foreclosedonme."

Butthedecisionhadasilverlining."As longasthe)'weremybanker,theyhadsome sayinwhatgoeson.But[afterrefinancing andbuyingthemout]Inowhaveadifferent banker;theygottheirmoney,andthatcon¬ nectionissevered."

Spragueinsiststhere'snobadblood betweensiblingsbutadmitshe's"alittle upset"itdidn'thappenadecadeearlier."If they'dspokenupatthattime,Iwould've supportedthem."

Priortotherailroadissuecomingtoa head,saleofthePortlandCompanymight havemeantthateverybeneficiaryofthe trust-17familymembersspreadacross fourgenerations-couldhavesharedinthe proceeds.Instead,withthetrustoutofthe picture,anywindfall,Spraguesays,willgo to"theimperial'We,'"thatis,Phinandhis wife,Joanna.

Althoughhedeclinestosayhowmuch thepropertyandbuildingsareworth, Baldaccisaysit'sbeenappraisedforapprox¬ imately$20million.[TheCity'ofPortland assessestheaggregatelandandbuildingsat justunder$2million.]

Asforthefutureoftherailroad,Sprague saysthedecisiontoforcethemtopayrent couldbeagoodthing."Therailroadhasto growup;itwasn'tgrowingupaslongasit hadacrutchtoleanon.Theyneedtofocus onraisingmoney,tellingpeoplewhata goodjobthey''redoing,thatthey'revaluable tothecity.Ifthey'candothat,peoplewill supportthem."

Baldaccicallstherailroad"agreatame¬ nity"andsaysifOceanPropertieswinsthe righttodeveloptheproperty',"we'dwantto sitdownwiththemtoseehowwecanmake itanattractionforwhateverelsewe'llwant todowiththatsite."

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How does PortlandTrails celebratewhentheyaddanew linktotheirmarshybraceletofpathways? Dotheypopopenacaseofchampagneandroastagreat blueherononaspit?Well,maybenot.ButexecutivedirectorNan Cummingdoesadmittoasuccessionofexhilarationsatribboncuttingsopen¬ ingupnewvistastoawalkingpublicthathasneverlaideyesonthembefore.Andtherecentsuccessstories are impressive.

"Wegota$100,000grantfromAnthem,throughtheCityofPortland,forrebuildingtheBackCove Trail,"shesays."AlongthePresumpscot,webuiltthenewboatlaunchinPortlandatacostofabout $50,000,andpurchasedtheEastBridgeStreetproperty-fouracresoflandinWestbrook-for$110,000." Another$50,000securedtherecentpurchaseofBrickyardPoint.

"MaineAudubondecidedwe'dbebetterstewardsoftheForeRiverSanctuary'property,sotheygave ittous."Unwillingtorestontheirlaurels,"Weraised$100,000fromtheLennoxFoundationtorepairthe bridgesandtrails.

Daringtospendtheirownresources,PortlandTrailsjumpedinthisyearandboughtaribbonof unbuildableforestedmarshlandskirtingthePresumpscotRiverinFalmouththat'sfilledwithdesigner birdsthatfrolicaroundMaineAudubon'sGilslandFarmsontheoppositeshore."Itcostusaround$50,000.

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Rightnow,it'sonlyaccessiblebykayak.But peopleareallowedto$otherenow."Atits deepestimpulse,there'sahopeforareturn toEden.Viewedfroml-295'snorthbound lane,theshinyPortlandTrailssignsticksup ontheinaccessiblebutgorgeouswaterfront promontorylikeaflagonthemoon.

Thenthere'sthePeteKennedystory. "He'saresidentialdeveloper."Instead oftreatinghimlikeDarthVader,Portland Trailsapproachedhimwithopportunities, andherespondedwithenlightenedself¬ interest,"donatingeightacresofincredibly beautifulriverfronttousbeforeheeven builtontheStroudwaterRiver.Hehadthe foresighttoconsiderthetrailanamenityhe couldofferpotentialbuyers."

Ifyoubuildit,theywillcome...oratleast seeyoursnazzynewhouselots.

Kennedysays,"Forthemostpart,the neighborslikethesightofpeoplewalkingby alongthewater.Some did objectatfirst,but intimetheygotusedtoit.Wethoughtthe landwasbettersuitedtoPortlandTrails." Plus,itgaveeveryoneeyestoseehow attractive his developmentwas-atruewin¬ win.Ontopofthat,inrecognitionofhis largesse,"TheCityofPortlandgaveuscon¬ cessionstobuildprivateroadstoourown specs"asafurthercompensationtohisbelief that,"It'stherighttilingtodo."

Notthatit'salwaysacakewalk.

TakeChandler'sWharfonthePortland waterfront.Wouldn'titbelovelyifwecould walkaroundthisgemtogetarealviewof theharbor,evenifwehavetowalkonthe floats?Why wouldn't theresidentswantthis tohappenwhenitwouldmakethewhole cityamorebeautifulexperience?

Cumminglaughsnervously."Ican'ttell you.Itiswhatitis.I'mkindofsurprised thatthat'sPortland.I'vevisitedthere;I've beenthroughthegate.Portlanddoesn't seem tobeagatedcommunity."Asforthe restofPortland'sdowntownwaterfront, "It'snotlikeKeyWest,whereit'sallhotels. Ourtrade-offinPortlandisthatwehavea workingwaterfront.That'sagoodthing—it's afairtrade.We'vegotaccessonafewpiers: Portland,MaineState,CustomHouse."

Oneofthenewestadditionsontapisat RiversideGolfCourse."We'reworkingwith theDepartmentofPublicWorks"-recently renamedPublicServices."Theyare doing it.Rightnowweonlyhavewinteruse,but we'retryingtogetityear-round.We'd love moreaccess."

Sowhat'stheholdup?

"It'sanationalthing,andit'ssoironic: Golfcoursesdon'tlikepeoplewalking becausethey'llgethurt.Butthe golfersthem¬ selves arewalking,aren'tthey?''

Still,thingsarelookinggoodthere. WhichbringsustoPortlandCountry ClubinFalmouth."We'veneverpursued it."NotthatPCCcan'tpursuePortland Trailsthemselves-ifnothingelse,outofa senseof noblesseoblige.

Shepointstoaspotonthemapwhen askedwhysomeofthesegmentsareheartbreakinglyshortofmakingamagiccon¬ nection."Thoseareprivatelandowners," shesaysoftheholdoutsassherollsher eyes."Theydon'twantthepublicwalking ontheirproperty.Righthere,forexample." ShepointstoasectiononthePresumpscot River."Onthenorthside,it'sverysteep, withincrediblybeautifulcliffs;theowners citethedangerofatrail.Onthesouthside, it'sjust...people.Theysaythey'vepaida premiumfortheirlandontheriverandthey liketheirprivacy."

Inanycase,Cumming'swishlistfornew magiclinksincludes:

•Old Rail Bridge Near B&M Baked Beans. "ThiswouldconnectPortlandwithFalmouth alongthecoast.Rightnow,thebridgeis swungopen.Wedon'tknowwhatthiswould involve,sinceit'sonthecoastandalsocrosses awaterway."

•Poriland to South Portland. "Whenthe 295isrebuilt,we'dliketoseeabike/pedestrianlanesopeoplecouldhaveasecondmeans (otherthantheCascoBayBridge]oftrawlling betweenPortlandandSouthPortland."

•The 295 Peninsuia. "We'retryingtoconnect thisnewForeRiverTrailtothe(Route]295 Peninsula.It'srightupagainstarailroad."

•Shore of Fore River by the Portland Jetport. "We'reworkingwithSouthPortland Trust'sWestEndTrailsCommitteeonawalk alongtheshoreoftheFore.We'dhadsome discussionsaboutit,butsinceSeptember11, 2001,tirediscussionshaveshutdown."

Askedwhereherfavoritepersonalview¬ ingspotisonallthePortlandTrails,she waxesexistential:"That'sthething.There aresomanybeautifulplaces.Butthatone place-I'mstilllookingforit."

Cummingisaglass-half-fullkindofcom¬ munit}'leader."Money can beraisedwhen theprojectisgoodenough."Shewavesa handoveramapoftheentirearea."Thisis allstillaworkinprogress."■

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Wordhasit,Robbinsmayalsoenticehis Actors'Gangtroupehereforpresentations. Inanycase,imaginesteppingintothe CriterionthissummertoseetheBarHarbor MusicFestival'sproductionof Carmen onJuly 18."WhatSusanSarandonandTimRobbins havedonehereisanincrediblegiftforallof us,"saysartisticdirectorFrancisFourtierofthe musicfestival."It'sonethingtosayyousup¬ porttheartsandquiteanothertomakeadeep commitmenttotheartsbeyondNewYork andL.A.thatis,inatruesense,everlasting."

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"Whenmyfatherretiredfromhiscarveras anadvertisingexecutive|seniorVP]withOgilvy andMatherintheeaily1980s,"TimTomalin saysfromhishomeinManchester,NewJersey, "myoldersisterSusanboughtacampforhim onLongPond.Itwasagoodplaceforustogo andvisithim.It'sactuallySusan'snow-mydad passedawayin1999[atage88].

"Itwasathree-bedroom,one-bathcape onthewater,veryrustic."Todaytheactress "isrenovatingit"intoanupdatedgetaway.

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ThecoolbreezesofMainemusthave calledthroughthewindowsofthattrain.

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"MyyoungersisterMeredithCarroll spenta10-yearstretchinMaine,including sometimeintheKennebunksandWells. Herex-husband,PeterBlack,aguitarplayer andperformer,hasaprettybigfollowing aroundBarHarbor,Ithink.NowMeredith livesclosetomymother,inLeesburg, Virginia,justnorthofDullesAirport."

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Persecutedforhisleftistleanings,RockwellKent embracedMainelandscapesevenwhenpublic tastedidn'tembracehim.Nowhe'sinspiringanew generationofcollectorsatauction.

RockwellKent(1882-1971),artist,author,andpoliticalactivist,had.along careerthattookhimtomanyplaces.

BorninTarrytownHeights,NewYork,inhisadultlifehelivedinMaine onMonheganIsland,aswellasVermont,Newfoundland,Alaska,Greenland, theAdirondacks,andthewatersaroundTierradelFuego.Kent'spaintings,litho¬ graphs,andwoodcutsoftenportraytherawaspectsofnatureandtheglory'oflandscape-areflectionofhislifeinextremeclimates.Duringhislifetime,heworkedas anarchitecturaldraftsman,printmaker,painter,dairy'farmer,ship'scarpenter,lob¬ sterfisherman,andillustratorwhoseworksincluded PaulBunyan and MobyDick. Hisoutspokensupportofleftistcausesoftengothimintohotwaterduringhis lifetime,butsincehisdeathhe'sbeenthefocusofnumerousexhibitions,andthe

Opening page, top:PicnicinthePines, Asgaard (ca.1956),oiloncanvas,28x43% inches,hadpre-auctionestimatesof$60,000to $80,000.ItsoldatChristie'sfor$168,000.

Opening page, bottom:Rocky Inlet, Monhegan (1909),oiloncanvas,38x44 inches, estimated at $40,000-60,000, soldfor$193,000atChristie's.

Opposite page, top: AncientElm (ca.19611962),oiloncanvas, 34x44inches,estimatedat$50,000to $70,000,soldfor$84,000atSotheby's.

Opposite page, bottom:/)wakening Spring (1926),watercolorandpencilonpaperlaid down on board, estimated at $4,000 to $6,000, soldfor$45,000atSotheby's. demandforhisartiscreatingawholenew generationofcollectors. Why? Thecoldest placesheinhabitedinspiredimagesofbar¬ ren,tonallandscapesoficeandsnowwith aminimalist'smodernity.Thissignature styleisparticularlytrueofhispaintingsof Greenlandfromthe1930s.

11isfirstseriesofpaintingsofMonhegan wereshownin1907inNewYorktowide criticalacclaim,andtheyformthefounda¬ tionofhislastingreputationasanearly modernist.“Theseearlylandscapeswere lessstylizedandareincrediblyrare,"says RobElowitch,ownerofBarridoffGalleries inPortland,wherein2006thepaintingA4f. Whiteface-Asgaard soldatauctionfor$94,800. “Plus,paintingsofMonheganbyimportant artistsarealwaysindemandbecauseofthe island'sdistinctivelandscapeandfameasan artcolony."

Withtheriseofabstractexpression¬ ismandcontroversysurround¬ ingKent'spoliticalviews-which madehimatargetofMcCarthyism-his reputationflounderedinthe1950sand 1960s.Formanyyearsafterthathewas underrated.Inthepasttenyears,hiswork hasbecomemorehighlysoughtafter,but evenso,thehighestpricepaidatauction foraKentis$300,000-in2004atNortheast Auctionsfor FarmBuildingintheSnow. Elowitch,however,believesKent'ssell¬ ingpowerwillcontinuetogrow."Atthis point,thereisnoendinsight."■

Sarah Cumming Cecil, a principal in the interior design firm Rose Cumming (www.rosecummingdesign.com), writes frequently on art, antiques, and interior design.

Her work has appeared inARTnews,

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CafeStroudwater hasbeenanaward-winninglocalfavorite formanyyears.ChefPaulL'Heureuxfeaturesdeliciouslocal cuisineusinglocalproductsbasedontheseason.Foratruly uniqueexperience,reservea"Chef’sTable,"whereyouandyour guestwillbeseatedrightinthekitchenwhiletheChefprepares yoursix-coursemealaccompaniedbyselectwines.1050 WestbrookStreetintheEmbassySuites,Portland.775-0032* CostaVidaFreshMexicanGrill 209 Western Avenue,SouthPortland,withdistinctlyCalifornian decor.Famousforsweetpork,made-to-ordersmothered burritos,savorydesserts,andchickensaladswithcreamy tomatilloranchdressing,CostaVidaprepareseverything freshonthepremises-andthefoodisaddicting! Entrees$5-$9.Monday-Saturday11a.m.-9p.m.Catering available. www.CostaVidaNewEngland.com 772-VIDA ortakeittogo:772-TOGO

DiMillo'sFloatingRestaurant at25LongWharfoff CommercialStreet.Youcantbeatthelocationforfabulous waterviewsofPortlandHarbor.Escapethehustle&bustle ofthecity.Watchtheboatsgoby.EnjoyfreshMainelobster year-round,steak,seafooddishes,&more.Serving7days from11O0a.m.Children'smenuavailable.Fordrinks&a lightermenu,tryoutPortsideLounge.772-2216

TheDogfishBar&Grille 128FreeStreet,Portland7725483.and TheDogfishCafe, 953CongressStreet,Portland, 253-5400."Greatfood,drink,andserviceinacasualand unpretentiousatmosphere."TheCafe(Monday-Saturday

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The Great Impasta PremierItalianRestaurantinBrunswick, recognizeda>oneoftheTop25ItalianRestaurantsinallof NewEngland."Intimatediningroomsetting,funandvaried winelist,andcreativeItalian&Mediterranean-inspireddishes atsurprisinglyreasonableprices.Openforlunchanddinner, MondaythroughSaturday.42MaineStreet.Brunswick. www.thegreatimpasta.com 729-5858

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LuckyThai Comeexperiencetheon’yThaicuisinein Gorham,at25ElmStreet.Seminafreshcuisineandmany vegetarianentrees.Ourchefsuseonlyfreshherbsand spicesthatwillsatisfyyourappetite.Beerandwineare available.Dineinortakeout.Open7daysaweek.839-6999 MargaritasMexicanRestaurants&WateringHole! TwolocationsinPortland,othersiniewiston,Augusta, Orono&Portsmouth,servingoversizedmeals&colossal drinks.Alwaysfreehotchips&salsa,legendarymargaritas, &thehousespecialty,thesizzlingfajita.HappyhourM-F,4-7 p.m.,freehotappetizers.InPortlandat242StJohnStreet, UnionStationPlaza,874-6444&11BrownStreetnearthe CivicCenter.774-9398

Maria'sRistorante est. 1960,337 Cumberland Avenue, Portland,onestreetdownfromCongressStreet.Portland's finestItalianCuisine.MaineSundayTelegram'sfour-star restaurant.Homemadesausagesandfinestmeatballs around,thickVealChopsalaMaria,ZuppaDePesce Fradiavolo,homemadegelato,andItalian-stylecakes. LunchandDinnerTuesday-Saturday,$13-$25. "PreservingtheauthenticItaliandiningexperience." www.mariasrestaurant.com 207-772-9232

MJ'sGrilleandTavern offerscasualfine-dinigina •nfortableenvironment,withavarietyofdishes-from •F 1olatesandseasonalsaladstosteakandlocalseafood Handcraftedwoodenbaroffersawideselectionofbeers fromaroundtheworld,localbeers,finewines,andmartin Privateroomsforparties.DownstairsTavernopenFriday andSaturdaynightswithDJsandbands.94MameStreet, Brunswick,www.mjsgrille.com729-6574

NorthStarMusicCafe 225CongressStreet,atthebaseof MunjoyHillinPortland.Acoffeeshopandcafeofferingsoups, sandwiches,salads,andspecialsmadefromscratch.Eatby oursunnywindowsortakeyourfoodtogo.Afullcoffeebar. sodas,beer,andwineavailable.Musicmostnights.Check ‘www.northstarcafe.netforcalendarandhours.699-2994

O'Naturals servesnaturalandorganicflatbread >andwnnes,tossedsalads,Asiannoodles,soups,andkids’ meals.Quickservice,butourleathercouches,wireless nternet,andcomfortableatmospherewillenticeyouto >tay.Flatbreadpizzaafter4p.m.andpestochicken,roast beef,wildbisonmeatloaf,wildAlaskansalmon,andmany vegetarianitems-somethingforeveryone.Portland3212050 and Falmouth 781-8889

OneEyedJacksPizza servesitupbythepieorslice, •:iudingpestochiCKenwithgarliccreamsauceor prosciuttoandpineapple-alsotacoswithyourchoiceof fish,shrimp,chicken,porkorbeef.Don'tmissthegreatsides andnightlyspecials.Servingbeerandwine.Familyfriendly! Openeverydayfrom11a.m.-10p.m.at127Commercial Street,Portland.772-6200

The Pepperclub saprize-winningrestaurant("Best Vegetarian&BestValue"inFrommer's Guideto New England)withcreativeworldcuisine.Blackboardmenulists fivevegetarian,threefish,&threemeatentrees,includingan organicbeefburger.Relaxed,affordablediningontheedge oftheOldPortw/freeparking.Opennightlyat5p.m.78 MiddleStreet.772-0531

SeaGrassBistro 30ForestFallsDrive,Yarmouth,an intimate4u.eatdiningroomwithanopenkitchen.Chef Stephanie'sstyleofAmericanBistroCuisine,withAsian, rr ench,andTuscaninfluences,usesfreshlocalingredients. Menuchangesfrequently.MusicwhileyoudineThursdaysin October&December.OpenWednesday-Saturdayfordinner, reservationsstartingat6p.m.VisitourwebsiteforCooking ClassInformationwww.seagrassbistro.com846-3885’ TwentyMilkStreet inthePortlandRegencyHotel,isprouo 'obetheonlyrestaurantinMainetoserveexclusivelyU.S.DA primesteaks,combiningaward-winningclassicAmerican .uisinewithfinewinesinawarmandinvitingatmosphere. :cateringRegencyCrabCakes,BakedEscargo,20-oz. PorterhouseSteak.SesameTuna,homemadebreads,and desse’ts.Dinnersevennightsaweek;alsoservingbreakfast, lunchandbrunch.ComplimentaryValetParking.774-4200

Walter's 15ExchangeStreet,Portland.Cuisine withworldly"influences-casualfinediningwitha metropolitanflair.Menuchangesseasonallywith popularblackboardspecials.BarmanagerSteven Lovenguth'swinelistcomplementsChefJeffBuerhaus's menuselections,interestingcocktailsanddessertdrinks, also.OpenMon-Sat11:30-2:30forlunch;dinnerfrom5:00 sevennightsaweek.Privateroomavailableforupto26 guests, www.walterscafe.com 871-9258

Wells Beach Steakhouse and T-Bone Lounge serves primesteaks,freshseafood,anodelicioussalads. featuringKobesirloinsteaks,stuffedsmokedsalmonand grilledswordfishinanupscale,plushatmosphere.Enjoya selectionfromthehighlyallocatednewworldwinelist, orasignature28-ounceWellsBeachmartiniunderthe starryskyofthelounge.73MileRoad,Wells. www.wellsbeachsteakhouse.com 646-2252

Yosaku at1DanforthStreet,isanauthenticJapanese uimaryexperience,designedbyownerSatoTakahiroand leadchefMatsuyamaMasahiro.Premiumsushi,sashimi, androlls,includingYosakuroll,spicyscalloproll,Godzilla roll,PortlandPiratesroll,andtraditionalcookedJapanese cuisineforthesushi-shy.Enjoyabentoboxbesideatranquil Japanesewaterfall.LunchMonday-Friday11:30-2,SaturdaySunday12-3.Dinner5-9:30,Friday-Saturday5-10:30.780-088C ’resections recommended

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Abbe Museum BarHarbor,.aversofTime' .ontinues.Collectionrepresents10,000years ofNativeAmericancultureandhistoryin Maine. 288-3519 or www.abbemuseum.org

Acadia National Park Museum BarHarbor Historicaltreasureshousedinabundingatpark headquarters.288-3338.

Addison Wooley Gallery 87MarketStreet. Portland.VictorRomanyshyn,PaulBrahms,Jeanne O'looleHaymantoJune28;"SingtheBody Eclectic"photographyopensJuly2.450-8499.

Art Gallery at UNE,Westbrook College Campus, UniversityofNewEngland,716StevensAvenue, j'Portland."PostersNewandOld"toJuly6,William x Manning opens July 10. 797-7261 5 orwww.une.edu/artgallery

s 3 Atrium Arts Gallery UniversityofSouthernMaine, s cewiston-AuburnCollege,Lewiston."MaineBook | Arts' to June 21. http://usm.maine.edu/lac/arV

o Aucocisco Gallery 615ACongressStreet, § Portland. "Elemental Landscapes" to June 21, Susan o Shatter June 25-July 26, Jessica Gandolf September. “ 775-2222 orwww.aucocisco.com

m J Bates College Museum of Art Lewiston."Stairg way to Heaven" and "nourishing Folk" open June 7. t 786-6158 or www.bates.edu/museum.xml

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g 'Travelogue" August 6-September 1, "200 for $200" September 4-28.646-8400.

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Bowdoin College Museum of Art Walker Art Building,Brunswick."TheWalkerSistersand CollectinginVictorianBoston"toAugust28. 725-3275 or www.bowdoin.edu/art-museum/

Carolyn Walton Gallery,39PleasantHill Road, Freeport. Open Wednesday-Sunday. 865-1585 or carolynwalton.com

Center for Maine Contemporary Art 162 Russell Avenue, Rockport. Harold Garde to June 14,LoisDoddtoJune19,"TheGleaners"toJuly 19, William Wegman June 21-September 13, Biennial Juried Exhibition August 9-October 4, David Serge opens September 20, Dennis Pinnette opens September 25. 236-2875 or www.cmcanow.org

Children's Museum of Maine, 142 Free Street,Portland.ImaginationStation,Stage Stories,CoolScience,BigMessyArt.828-1234 or wwvy.childrensmuseumofme.org

Colby College Museum of Art Mayflower Hili,Waterville.ChuckClosetoSeptember21, Joe Brainard opens June 22. "Masterpieces of American Folk Art" opens June 29, "Rooms With A View" gallery tour July 12. 872-3228 or www. colby.edu/museum

Eric Hopkins Gallery North Haven Island and Rockland gallery. North Haven 867-2229, Rockland 594-1996, or wvjw.erichopkins.com

Farnsworth Museum of Art MainStreet, Rockland.LouiseNevelson,AlexKatzcontinue. 596-6457 or www.farnsworthmuseum.org

Filament Gallery 181CongressStreet, Portland.JillDalton,ErnestPaterno.774-0932 or www.filamentgallery.com

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

Frost Gully Gallery 1159U.S.Route1, Freeport.ThomasCrotty,StephenEtnier, LaurenceSisson,DahlovIpcar,JanetC.Manyan. 865-4505 or www.frostgullygallery.com

Galeyrie Fine Art,240USRoute1,Falmouth. GalleryArtists'Show.781-3555.

Gem Gallery 62IslandAvenue,Peaks island.Pottery,paintings,prints,photography toJuly8.766-5600.

Gleason Fine Art 545CongressStreet,Portland, and 31 Townsend Avenue, Boothbay Harbor. ContemporaryartistsinPortland,andJames Fitzgerald,CharlesWoodbury,ClarenceChatterton inBoothbay.633-6849orwww.gleasonfineart.com

Greenhut Gallery 146MiddleStreet, Portland.KathleenGalligantoJune28, groupwatercolorshowopensJuly3,Jon

ImberAugust7-30,DavidDriskellSeptember 5-27. 772-2693,or www.greenhutgalleriescom

Institute of Contemporary Art at Maine College of Art.522CongressStreet,Portland. MFAVisitingArtistSummerLectureSeries:B'ian ConleyJune19,JasonLewisJune23,Caroline JonesJune30,MarkWethIiJuly7,KarynOliverJuly 14,AmyYoesJuly21,NinaKatchadourian,July28. 775-3052 or www.meca.edu

Jameson Gallery 305CommercialStreet,Port¬ land."ArtistsPickArtists"toJune21.772-5522or www.jamesongallery.com

June Fitzpatrick Gallery 522CongressStreet and112HighStreet.Portland.Congress:Milcred Johnson.879-5742.High:KarlKlimt.772-196'or www.junefitzpatrickgallery.com

Daniel Kany Gallery 89ExchangeStreet, Portland.RichardRemsentoJune28:Michael HeikoJuly4-26:RoyGermon,NancyCallan, KatherineGray,RandyWalkeropenAugust1 514-7475 or www.kany.net

Lincoln County Historical Association FederalStreet,Wiscasset.882-6817 or www.lincolncountyhistory.org

Maine Historical Society Museum 489 CongressStreet,Portland."ArtofthePeople: FolkArtinMaine"opensJune27.774-1822

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Maine Maritime Museum 243 Washington Street,Bath.Lobstering&theMaineCoast," "DistantLandsofPalmandSpice:MaineShips and Mariners in Deepwater Commerce," ClipperSnowSquallExhibit."443-1316 or www.bathmaine.com/programs.asp

Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad & Museum 58ForeStreet,Portland.Mametwo-footgaugepar¬ lorcarbuiltin1901,andtwocoachesbuiltinthe early 1880s. 828-0814 or www.mngrr.org

Maine State Museum 87StateHouseStation. Augusta. "Maine Gem-- "Maine Bounty: Woods, Sea,andGranite.""ReflectionsofMaine." 287-2304 or www.state.me.us/museum.'

The Maine Women Writers Collection Westbrook ( ■ ge Campus, University of New England,StevensAvenue,Portland.Photographs, manuscripts,artifactsprovidinginsightintothe ivesofmorethan500Mainewomenauthors. '97-7688, ext. 4324. www.une.edu

The Museum of African Culture 13 BrownStreet,Portland.Artifactsandstories from15Sub-SaharanAfricancultures. 871-7188 or www.africantribalartmuseum.org

Peary-MacMillan Arctic Museum Hubbard han,BowdoinCollege,Brunswick.Supplies

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RobertE.PearytooktotheNorthPole,aswell asartifactsDonaldB.MacMillanencountered onhisarcticexplorations.725-3062or www.bowdoin.edu/arctic-museum

Penobscot Marine Museum 5ChurchStreet, Searsport.HistoryofPenobscotBayandmaritime historyofMaine,includingeightNationalHistoric RegisterBuildingsandthemodernStephen PhillipsMemorialLibrary.548-2529 orwww.penobscotmarinemuseum.org

Edward T Pollack Fine Arts 25Forest Avenue, Portland. "Woodcuts: American and European Masters" to June 28.699-2919 or www.edpollackfinearts.com

Portland Museum of Art 7CongressSguare, Portland.ContemporaryCollaborationstoAugust 10,GeorgiaO'KeeffeJune12-September7,Ameri¬ can Menagerie August 16-November9, Andre KerteszopensAugust30.773-ARTS,(800)6394067, or www.portlandmuseum.com

Holly Ready Gallery 146HighStreet, Portland. 632-1027 or www.hollyready.com

Saco Museum,371MainStreet,Saco.Docu¬ mentedhistoriesofownershipintheSacovalleyin the18thand19thcenturies,includingare-created ColonialRevivalkitchen.FederalandVictorianperi¬ odbedchambers,anda19th-centurydisplayof

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naturalhistoryspecimens,includingbirdsofNew England. 283-3861. www.sacomuseum.org

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

Susan Maasch Fine Art 29ForestAvenue, Portland.WilliamBaileytoJune30.699-2966 or www.susanmaaschfineart.com

Tom Veilleux Gallery 75MarketStreet,Port¬ land.WilliamandMargueriteZorach,GuyPene DuBois.RockwellKent,WillBarnett.828-0784 orwww.tomveilleux.com

University of Maine Museum of Art 40 HarlowStreet,Bangor.BereniceAbbot,Marsden Hartley,WinslowHomer,CarlSprinchorn. 561-3350 or www.umma.umaine.edu

Whitney Art Works Projects45YorkStreet. Portland.RichardHutchinsandBrianLynchto June28,WendyPrellwitzandMichaelTorlen July2-26,SeanFoleyandYesheParksJuly30August 30.780-0700. www.whitneyartworks.com

Wiscasset Bay Gallery67MainStreet,Wiscasset. 882-7682.ContemporaryPaintingstoJuly3,"Artists ColoniesoftheNewEnglandCoast,"July5-August8. 882-7682 or www.wiscassetbaygallery.com

Dance

Portland Ballet Portland."PortlandDancesNew WorksShowcase"August16-17atPortlandHigh School. 842-0800 or www.portlandballet.org

Maine State Ballet.348 US Route One, Falmouth.Don Duixote August 8-16.842-0800 or wv7w.mainestateballet.org

Theater

Arundel Barn Playhouse,53OldPostRoad, ArunderBabesinHoiiywood“June10-21,Beauty andtheBeastJune24-July12,Thoroughly Modern MillieJuly15-August2,Nunsensations! August 5-16,Always...PatsyCline August 19-31.985-5552 or www.arundelbarnplayhouse.com

Belfast Maskers 43FrontStreet,Belfast.Carousel iuIy24-Augustz,TrueWest October 9-16.338-9668 or www.belfastmaskerstheater.com

Camden Opera House 29ElmStreet, ^amden Deathtrap!June27-July6,Richard 'hompsonJuly1,Seussico!theMusical August 8-16, Dougie MacLean September 11,Longing fortlizawithElizaGilkyson,JohnGorka,andCliff EberhardtSeptember12,BobMarleyOctober5. 236-7963 or www.camdenoperahouse.com

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Children's Theatre Maine 142Free Street,Portland.MaineDramaticInstitute workshopsforchildrenage3-18indrama, musicaltheater,andimprovisation.878-2774, 828-0617 or www.childrenstheatremaine.org

Community Little Theatre of LewistonAuburn jreatFallsPerformingArtsCenter, 30AcademyStreet,Auburn.Sylvia June 13-22,Footloose August15-24.783-0958 or www.laclt.com/public

Criterion Theatre.35CottageStreet,Bar Harbor. 288-3441 or www.criteriontheater.com

Deertrees Theatre and Cultural Center 162 DeertreesRoad,Harrison.InGoodSpiritsJune28-29, RickCharettechildren’ssongsJuly2,Shutting Up Peggy Lee My 31,HamletAugust7-8,1Hate Hamlet August14-16,StonesinhisPocket August 21-23,1OughtToBeInPictures August28-31. Sebago Long Lake Music Festival chamber music everyTuesdayJuly15-August12;ninthannual DeertreesTheatreFestivalAugust7-September2. 583-6747 or www.deertreestheatre.org

Freeport Community Players FreeportPer¬ formingArtsCenter,30HolbrookStreet,Freeport. AFunnyThingHappenedontheWaytotheForum July11-27,stagedreadingofSeekingMischiefSep¬ tember 3.865-2220 or www.fcponline.org

Gaslight Theater,CityHall,1Winthrop,Hallo¬ well.Bye,ByeBirdieJune19-28,WonderoftheWorld August21-30,PrivateLives October 30-November 8. 626-3698 or www.gaslighttheater.org

Good TheateratTheSt.LawrenceArt Center,76CongressStreet,Portland.On Golden Pond September 18-October 12. 885-5883 or www.goodtheater.com

Hackmatack Playhouse 538Route9,Berwick. Tuckermansor9June13,TwoOldFriendsJune14, Hackmatack Alumni Broadway ReviewJune20-21, RumorsJune25-July5,AnnieGetYourGunJuly9-19, ThePiratesofPenzanceJuly23-August2,AllShook Up August6-23,TributetoGershwin August29.6981807 or www.hackmatack.org

Lakewood Theater,Skowhegan.AtFirstSight June5-14,Marvin's RoomJune19-25,Gilligan's Island:TheMusicalMy3-12,TwentiethCenturyJuly 17-26,GuysandDollsJuly31-August6,Leading Ladies August14-23,Bubba'sRevenge:TheHonky TonkAngels FinalChapterSeptember 11-20.4747176 or www.lakewoodtheater.org

Lyric Music Theater,176SawyerStreet, SouthPortland.Hatvey June5-14.799-6509 or lyricmusictheater.org

Maine State Music Theater,Bowdoin College,Brunswick.JesusChristSuperstar June 4-21,TheProducersJune25-July]2,AIIShookUp July16-August2,LesMiserables August6-24. 725-8769 or www.msmt.org

Ogunquit Playhouse,10MaineStreet,Ogunquit.FiddlerontheRooftoJune21,BreakingUpIs HardToDoJune25-July12,TheProducersJuly16August9,MyFairLady August 13-September 6, LesMiserables September I O-October 12.646-5511

orwww.ogunquitplayhouse.org

Opera House at Boothbay Harbor86 Townsend Avenue,BoothbayHarbor.TheTaffetasJune5-18. 633-5159 or www.boothbayoperahouse.com

Portland Opera Repertory Theater Merrill Auditorium, Portland. PORTopera Summer Main StageperformanceisRomeoandJulietJuly24-26. 879-7678 or www.portopera.org

Portland Players.420CottageRoad,South Portland.PippintoJune1,TheCarolBurnettShow June 6-13. 799-7337 or www.portlandplayers.org

St. Lawrence Arts Center 76 Congress Street,Portland.TheSaturdayshowsecond Saturday of each month, The humble Farmer June 14, The Femme Show July 12.775-5568 or www.stlawrencearts.org

Sanford Maine Stage Company 1 Hili Topuane,Springvale.IntotheWoodsJuly 10-27.324-9691 or www.sanfordmainestage.org

Schoolhouse Arts Center,Route114,SebagoLake Village.Annualmurdermysterydinnertheaterin October. 642-3743 or schoolhousearts.org

Theater at Monmouth,795MainStreet, Monmouth.ArsenicandOldLace July11-August 23,TheMysteryofIrmaVepJuly18-August23,The MerchantofVeniceJuly25-August22,AWinter's TaleAugust1-21,TheThreeLittlePigs August5-22, TheMikado September 26-October 5.933-9999 orwww.theateratmonmouth.org

Vacationland Theater Company 1Hill TopLane,Springvale,intheSanfordMainstage Theater.NunsenseJuly4-20,Urinetown August 7-31,LendMeaTenor September5-21. (866) 584-0770 or www.vacationlandtheater.com

Music

BarHarborMusicFestival,BarHarbor.July2-27at venuesaroundBarHarbor.OpeningNight"Classic Brass"July2,TeaConcert"ShadesofSpain"July6, FrancisFortierviolinconcertJuly11,Christopher JohnsonpianoconcertJuly12,PopsConcert"Pas¬ sion'sPrism"July13,NewComposersForumJuly 15,NewComposersConcertJuly16,CarmenJuly 18,JazzNightJuly20,AcadiaNationalParkOutdoor ConcertJuly23,BarHarborFestivalStringOrchestra July25,FestivalGalaJuly27.288-5744 orwww.barharbormusicfestival.org

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Bates College Midsummer Lakeside Concert Series FlorenceKeigwinAmphitheater,Lewiston. HopeHoffmanandKittlishJuly10;Armenianand Anatolianfolkmusic,classicalMiddleEasternmusic, andtraditionalsongsfromtheGreek,Arabic,and BalkantraditionsJuly17;MaryKayewithProfessor VonWienerschnitzel,children'smusic,July24;Andy Stewart,fiddleandMaryJoSlattery,guitar,vocals, performmusicfromseveralrootstraditions,July31; andtheBlueHillBrassQuintet,August7.786-6400 or www.bates.edu/x 175765.xml

Bay Chamber Concerts.Rockland.Rockport,and Camden.48thSummerMusicFestivalconcerts: JamesCampbell,clarinet,GeneDiNovi,Piano, DaveYoung,bass,attheStrandTheatre,345Main Street,Rockland,July2;OperaHouseOpening Night,RockportOperaHouse,6CentralStreet, July3;AndrewWolfAwardDinnerConcertDebut, StrandTheatreJuly9;AndrewWolfAwardWinner ConcertShowcase,RockportOperaHouseJuly10; YoungStarsofMaine,RockportOperaHouseJuly 11;BrubeckBrothersQuartet,StrandTheatreJuly 16;RhapsodiesinBlue,RockportOperaHouseJuly 17;HarborBreezeswithInnovataBrass,Camden HarborParkBokAmphitheatreJuly21;Musicand Film:Chaplin,theStrandTheatreJuly23;Dreams andPrayers,RockportOperaHouseJuly24;Two TimesFour:Bruch,RockportOperaHouseJuly30; Two Times Four: Mendelssohn, Rockport Opera

Watercolor

HouseJuly31;OldFriends,StrandTheatreAugust6; TheTrout,RockportOperaHouseAugust7;Baroque Concert!:Drama,StrandTheatreAugust13;Baroque Concern:Grace,RockportOperaHouseAugust14; NextGenerationConcert,RockportOperaHouse August15;MusicandFilm:TheGeneral,Strand TheatreAugust20;CurtisonTour:AnEveningof Brahms,RockportOperaHouseAugust21;Bay ChamberConcerts'AnnualGaleBenefit:AnEvening withArloGuthrie,StromAuditorium,CamdenHills RegionalHighSchoolAugust24;FirstChairAll-Stars withMaxLevinson:Coda,StrandTheatreAugust 27;FirstChairAll-StarswithMaxLevinson:Finale, Rockport Opera House August 28.888-707-2770, 236-2823, or www.baychamberconcerts.org

Cumberland County Civic Center.Portland.Wide varietyoffamilyshows,concerts,sportingevents, andtradeshows.775-3458,775-3331orwww.ticketmaster.com or www.theciviccenter.com

Friends of the Kotzschmar Organ Merrill Auditorium,Portland.RayCormiswithKotzschmar FestivalBrassJuly17,FelixHellJune24,Geroen KrahfoerstJuly1,JohnSchwandtJuly8,Thomas Heywood July 15, Tom Trenney July 29, Ken Cowan August 5, Dave Wickerham August 12, PeterConteAugust19,JamesVivianAugust26. 883-4234 or www.foko.org

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Park,Freeport.AprilVerchJune14,BigBadVoodoo DaddyJune21,MartinSextonJune28,Toby LightmanJuly4,DarylHallJuly5,KathyMatteaJuly 12,PortlandSymphonyOrchestraJuly19,Buddy Holly'sOriginalCricketsJuly26,BrandiCarlileand JasonSpoonerAugust2;RichieHavensAugust 9,TheJerryDouglasBandAugust16,JohnHiatt August23,LonestarAugust30,Keb'Mo'August31. (877) 755-2326or www.llbean.com

Opera House at Boothbay Harbor,Boothbay Harbor.TheSaline1iddlersJuly6,NathanKolosko &CarlDimowJuly11,BobMarleyJuly12,Indoor/ OutdoorJuly23-26,NorthernLightsAugust1, Butch Thompson August 2, Tom Rush August 6,MichaelJohnsonAugust8,NewBlackEagles JazzBandAugust22,LivingstonTaylorAugust 30,AntonioLopezSeptember23,PaulSullivan September 20, Maura O'Connell September 26. 633-6855 or www.boothbayoperahouse.com

Portland Conservatory of Music Woodfords Congregational Church, 202 WoodfordsStreet,Portland.MartinPerryJune21, TamataPoddubnayaJune24,FrankGlazerJune27. 775-3356 or www.portlandconservatory.net

Portland String Quartet Woodfords Congre¬ gationalChurch,WoodfordStreet,Portland.33rd AnnualPSQInternationalStringQuartetWorkshop, SaintJoseph'sCollege,July20-August3;workshop

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■GalleryExhibits:

LegacyofShips:400YearsofShipbuildinginMaine through May 4, 2008

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207-443-1316•243WashingtonStreet,Bath,Maine www.mainemaritimemuseum.org

atNewagenInn,SouthportIsland,September7-10. 761-1522 or www.portlandstringquartet.org

Portland Symphony Orchestra Merrill Auditorium,Portland.MPBNMaineStageBroadcast

June 11; Independence Pops at Shawnee Peak inBridgtonJune30,atThomasPointBeachin BrunswickJuly1,atGoodallParkinSanfordJuly2,at FortWilliamsParkinCapeElizabethJuly3.842-0800, 842-0812 TTY, or www.portlandsymphony.com

PORTOpera,Portland.Too Many Sopranosatthe PortlandMuseumofArtJune20,attheUniversity ofMaineatAugustaJune22,atTheTemplein OceanParkJuly13,atDeertreesTheatreinHarrison July16.RomeoetJulietteattheMerrillAuditorium July 24-26.879-7678 or www.portopera.org

St. Lawrence Arts Center 76Congress Street,Portland.TributetoDukeEllington withVaiMollineauxJune13.775-5568 or www.stlawrencearts.org

Waterville Opera HouseWaterville.MarieMoreshead,AnniClark,EllenTipper,RachelGriffinJuly26. 873-7000 or www.liveattheoperahouse.com

Don'tmiss

Animal Refuge League of Greater Port¬ land,449StroudwaterStreet,Westbrook.Bark intheParkatPortland'sHadlockFieldAugust3,

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PawsintheParkatPortland'sDeeringOaksPark September 14.854-9771 orwww.arlgp.org

Borders Books.116BangorMallRoad,Bangor. DanChauvinplaysfolkmusicinthecafeJune27; PeterClenottbooksigning,HuntingtheKing,anovel aboutanarchealogicalracetofindthetombof JesusChrist,July5.990-3300orwww.borders.com

Gulf of Maine Research Institute,350 Com mercialStreet,Portland.LunchandLearntour ofthelabandeducationfacilityfirstandfourth Thursday. 228-1645 or www.gmri.org

Maine Audubon.20GilslandFarmRoad,Fal¬ mouth. Moonlight Canoeing in Holden June 17; MysteryFishoftheOronoBoginHoldenJune20; WarrenIsland:HiddenTreasureinPenobscotBay fromLincolnvilleJuly18-20;HiddenWildlands inCapeElizabethJuly26;BirdsofStrattonIsland fromScarboroughJuly26;SunsetPuffinCruiseon MuscongusBay,fromNewHarborJuly30;Early Morning Canoe Tour from Scarborough August 2;BasketMakinginScarboroughAugust16.7812330 or www.maineaudubon.org

Maine Writers and Publishers Alliance. 318GlickmanFamilyLibrary,Universityof SouthernMaine,314ForestAve,Portland. "WritersRead"thethirdWednesdayofeach month.Workshopsinfiction,poetry,creative nonfiction,children'sliterature,andpublishing.

386-1400 or www.mainewriters.org

Movies on Exchange,ExchangeStreet, Portland.Bigger,Stronger,FosterJune13-19, FlightoftheRedBalloon June20-26.772-9600 or www.moviesonexchange.com

Osher Map and Smith Center for Carto¬ graphic Education,314ForestAvenue,Port¬ land.Originalmaps,atlases,geographies,and globesspanningtheyears1475tothepresent with20,000maps,asseparatesheetsorboundin morethan1,500rarebooksandatlases.780-4850 orvrww.usm.maine.edu/-maps

Portland Pottery and Metalsmithing Studio.118WashingtonAvenue,Portland.Raku workshop August 2. 772-4334 orwww.portlandpottery.com

Portland Trails,OneIndiaStreet,Portland. TrailStewardvolunteerworkdaysSaturdays,Back CoveweeklyraceWednesdays,TrailtoAle10K September 21.775-2411 or www.trails.org

PROPEL,Portland'spremieryoungprofessionals networking group, through Portland Chamber ofCommerce.CascoBayCruiseJuly24from CascoBayLines.ForinformationcallKatePerryat 772-2811, ext. 228 or www.propelportland.org

University of Southern Maine Southworth Planetarium,96FalmouthStreet,Portland.

StaywithusattheEdgeoftheSea!

Andromeda,EightPlanetsandCounting,Mythology oftheSky,ABCsoftheSky,Zubenelgenubi'sMagical Sky. 780-4749orwww.usm.maine.edu/planeV

HistoricHouse Museums

Baxter Museum 67 South Street,Gorham.The 1831birthplaceofJamesPhinneyBaxter,mayorof Portland,governorofMaine,andphilanthropist. OpenTuesdaysandThursdaysJuly-August(orby appointment),themuseumdisplaysBaxterfam¬ ilyitemsandmemorabilia,articlesandartifacts relatingtoGorhamhistory.CivilWarartifacts,and portraitsand paintings.839-5031 or www.baxtermemorial.lib.me.us/museum/index.html

Castle Tucker,LeeandHighstreets,Wiscasset. BuiltatopahilloverlookingtheSheepscotRiver, CastleTuckerisaFederal-stylemansionbuiltby JudgeSilasLeein1807.CaptainRichardTucker boughtthepropertyin1858,updatingandadd¬ ingthedramatictwo-storyporchtothefront.The houseappearsmuchasitdidinthelatenineteenth century. Wednesday-Sunday through October 15. 436-3205 or www.historicnewengland.org/visit/ homes/castle.htm

Dead River Area Historical Society 172 Main Street,Stratton,containsmemorabiliafromnative families,displaysofoldcarpentryandlogging tools,china,glass,acompleteschoolroom,anda memorialroomtothelosttownsofDeadRiverand Flagstaff.OpenthroughLaborDay.246-2271.

Francis W. Peabody Research Library 165 StateStreet,Portland,wasstartedbyLandmarks AdvisoryService,avolunteergroupofferingtechni¬ caladviceonhistoricbuildings,withpreservation books,periodicals,andfiles.Monday-Friday(except holidays).774-5561.

Hamilton House,40Vaughan'sLane,South Berwick,builtin1785waspurchasedbyMrs.Emily Tysonandherstepdaughter,Elise,in1898.Their lifelongprojectwastorestorethehousetoits formerglory,andtheywereinfluencedbyliterary imagery,includingthewritingsofneighborand friendSarahOrneJewett.Theextensivegrounds

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includeanenchantinggardenoverlookingthe SalmonFallsRiver.Formoreinformationontne Hamilton House, 384-2454 or www.historicnewengland.org/visit/homes/hamilton.htm

Joshua L. Chamberlain Museum,226 Maine Street,Brunswick,isIintheCivtWarhero'spartially restored1820shome,expandedverticallyin'871 whenChamberlainraisedtheexistingCapeCod elevenfeetoffthegroundandinsertedanew groundfloorbeneathit.Chamberlainwasacol¬ legeprofessor,soldier,four-termMainegovernor, andpresidentofBowdoinCollege.Tuesday-Friday, through September. 729-6606 or community. curtislibrary.com/pejepscot.htm

Marrett House,Route25,Standish,alateGeor¬ gianhouse(1789)thatreflectstheevolutionof tastesandpatternsoflivingoverthe150yearsit wasintheMarrettfamily,includinganextensive herbandperennialgarden.ToursSaturday-Sunday throughOctober15.MarrettAppleFestcelebrates autumnwithcider-pressingdemonstrations,apple varietiesdiscussed,bobbingforapples,haybale maze.Freetoursofthehouseincluded.642-3332 or www.historicnewengland.org/visit/homes/ marrett.htm

Neal Dow Memorial,714CongressStreet, Portland,wastheIifeionghomeofGeneralNeal Dow,two-timemayorofPortlandandactive Prohibitionist,abolitionist,andadvocateofprison reformandwomen'srights.Builtin1829,thelate Federal-stylemansionfeaturesportraitsandother finepaintings,specially-designedornamentaliron¬ work,andmemorabiliaofDow'smilitaryandpoliti¬ calcareers,administeredbytheMaineWomen's ChristianTemperanceUnion.Monday-Fridayyearroundatnocharge.773-7773.

Nickels-Sortwell House MainandFedera’ streets.Route1,Wiscasset.ElegantFederal-style mansion,builtin1807byshipownerandtrader WilliamNickelswithColonialRevivalfurnishings andathree-storyellipticalstairwaytoppedwith askylight.HousetoursWednesday-Sunday.8826218 or www.historicnewengland.org/visit/ homes/nickels.htm

Peary's Eagle Island,CascoBay,Harpswell,is thesiteofAdmiralRobertE.Peary'ssummerhome andlibrary.Bringyourownboat,orcallEagleIsland ToursinPortlandat774-6498orAtlantic SealCruisesinSouthFreeportat865-6112. House open through Labor Day. 846-1254 or www.pearyeagleisland.org

Pejepscot Museum,158ParkRow,Brunswick. Exhibitsonlocalhistorydrawnfromacollectionof 50,000artifactsandover20,000localphotographs. Freeadmission,Tuesday-Saturday.729-6606or community.curtislibrary.com/pejepscot.htm

Sarah Orne Jewett House 5PortlandStreet, SouthBerwick.TheMainewriterspentmostofher lifeinthisstatelyGeorgianresidenceownedby her family since 1819. Wednesday-Sunday through October 15.436-3205,384-2454, or www.spnea. org/visit/homes/jewett.htm

Skolfield-Whittier House 161ParkRow,Bruns¬ wick,isa17-roomtimecapsulewithVictorianfurn¬ ishings,decorations,andfixtures,anditemsfromsea captainAlfredSkolfield'svoyagestoEuropeancAsia.

Tuesday-FridaythroughSeptember.729-6606or community.curtislibrary.com/pejepscot.htm

Tate House.1270WestbrookStreet,Portland.This 175T.lapboardhousewastheresidenceofCaptain GeorgeTate,agentfortheBritishRoyalNavy,featur¬ inganunusualclerestoryinthegambrelroofand anherbgardenoverlookingtheStroudwaterRiver. 774-9781 orwwv7.tatehouse.org

Victoria Mansion 'Morse-LibbyHouse)109 DanforthStreet,Portland.Historichouseswithcol¬ lectionsoftheHighVictorianperiod.Builtin18581860forNewOrleanshotelierRugglesMorse, themansion'sinteriors,coordinatedentirelyby leadingNewYorkdesignerGustaveHerter,still boastmorethan90percentoftheiroriginalcon¬ tents:furniture,stainedglass,paintedwalldecora¬ tions,gaslightingfixtures,porcelain,andtextiles.

Tuesday-Sunday,grouptoursbyreservation.7724841 orwww.victoriamansion.org

Wadsworth-Longfellow House 487 congressStreet,Portland,childhoodhomeof poetHenryWadsworthLongfellow,illustrates familylifefromtheAmericanRevolutiontothe Victorian.Admissionincludesguidedtourofthe house,orientationfilmonLongfellow'scareer,and entrancetotheMaineHistoryGallerynextdoor. Open daily through October 31.774-1822 orwww.mainehistory.org

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TheMaineDepartmentofInlandFisheries andWildlifestocksNicatouswithlandlocked salmonandbrowntrout."It'sapristine lake-thestateownsmostofit-anditwillbe foreverwild,"Colanninosays."Youcould renametheislandifyouwanted."How aboutLuckyStar?Taxesare$826. 947-6788 or www.johnsellsmaine.com

RAM ISLAND

Mouth of Machias Bay, $795,000 "Foraweek,welivelikeSwissFamilyRobin¬ son:cookingoveranopenfireonthebeach, livingoutdoors,sittingbythefireuntillate atnight,andsleepinginourclothes,"says ownerBillStanhope."There'snothingto doonRamIsland-justwalk,sit,lookatthe sea,lieonyourbackinthegrasswatch¬ ingthegullsplaytag,andthink.Thereare threegood-sizedstonebeachesandamile ofcoastline."

RamIslandissevenmilesoffthecoast fromMachaisport.It's16acres,mostlymead¬ owsandrock.

Youcouldbuildhere,aslongasit'satleast 75feetabovethehigh-tideline.Thetiderises andfalls19feetintheseparts,changingthe shorelinedramatically.TotheeastisLibby IslandLighthouse;tothenorthliesStone Islandandthemainland.Tothesouthisthe openocean-asweepofhypnoticbluefor180 degrees.There'sa20-by-20-footpressuretreatedtentplatformperchedatopasmall cliffoverlookingthecoveandthemooring.

"RamIslandisrawnature.It'sallabout thesea,thesky,thewaves,thewind,and thetide,"saysStanhope."Whenit'stime toleave,we'realwayshappy/sad.We leaveforanotheryearandheadforHelen's RestaurantinMachiasfortheirfamous strawberrypie."Taxesare$2,460. (647)477-5581 orwww.privateislandsonline.com

STONE ISLAND

St.George,$2.7million Welcometoawildgranitefortress,dotted withtrees.StoneIslandhasatwo-storyfish shackthatservesasacampfornow,butyou canbuildyourdreamhomehere.

"Theislandis17acresinanarchipela¬ goatthemouthoftheSt.GeorgeRiver,"

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"You'llneedanoutboardtoreachit, somethingmoreseaworthythanyou'dfind intheyachtingstore,"saysownerDennis Young."You'regonnaneedacompassanda chart,'causeifyoudon'tknowwhereyou're going,you'llendupsomeplaceelse."

HeadnorthwestfromPortClyde.After amile,you'llseeLittleCaldwellandthen CaldwellIslandtothenorth,andthen you'llpassTealIslandtothesouthbefore reachingStone.

Kjackson@legacysir.com or www.legacysir.com

FROG ISLAND

Cobbosseecontee Lake, Winthrop

$80,000

"FrogIslandsitsveryclosetoHorseshoe Island,wheretheyhaveconcertsinthesummer-youdon'thavetomovetohearthem," saysPatriciaConnorsofHomesteadRealty.

Nine-mile-longCobbosseeconteeLake covers5,543acres,withamaximumdepth ofjustover100feet.TheAbenakiname means"theplaceofmanysturgeon."

Sailingregattashereinthelate1800s drewlargecrowdsandhelpeddevelop agrowingsociallifearoundthelake.The CobbosseeconteeSailingFleetstillracesoff MoliziganIsland.

Intheearly1900s,steamboatsappeared onthelakeandtookgueststoinns,hotels, cottages,andsportingcamps.

Togethere,takeRoute202outof ManchesterandturnleftonPondRoad.After threeandahalfmiles,you'llreachWilliamson Road.TakethecausewaytoMoliziganIsland

totheCobbosseeconteeYachtGub.

Nowpaddiehalfamile,sliptotheleft ofscenicPicnicRock,andHorseshoeIsland fillsyoureyes.TinyFrogIsland-justeight tenthsofanacre-iswithinthehorseshoe partoftheisland.

377-2223 orwww.homes-4-me.com

GREER ISLAND

Penobscot Bay, Vinalhaven, $695,000 JumpontheferryoutofRocklandtoVinal¬ havenandheadtowardOretownbeach.Greer isonlytwo-tenthsofamileoffVinalhaven. Thefive-acregemhasbeeninElizabeth Arey'sfamilyformorethanacentury.So whyisshesellingit?

"[Islandliving]getshardereveryyear," saysArey,70,whokeepsaneyeonGreer fromherVictorianhouseonthemainland. Still,she'llbeleavingmemoriesbehind:"My husband,twosons,and1campedevery summeronGreerIslandbeginningin1961. Itwasalwaysanawesome,inspiring,magi¬ cal,andfunexperience.Weusedtohuntfor treasureouthere.

"Therearewildstrawberriesandflow¬ ers.Lobsterboatsmotorby.Weplantedbal¬ samandsprucetreesonesummer-andnow they're50to60feettall.Myhusbandbought theislandfor$1fromhisgrandfatherin 1955.Theislandwasbarrenwhenwegotit. Everythinggrowingouttherenowisfrom us.Wehadtolugwaterouttotheislandto helpstartthefirstlittletrees."

Itcomeswithabuildingpermitforasmall homeandadockpermit,withanexisting12by-15-footbuildingatthewater'sedge.

Theisland-lacedwithwildrosesandsea grass-hasunobstructedviewsofIsleAu Haut,theCamdenHills,neighboringSheep Island,andtheshorelineofVinalhaven.

"Asfaras1know,it'stheonlyisland forsaleinPenobscotBay,"saysArey."The sunsetsarebeautiful.Did1mentionthe

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clearandperfectcell-phonereception?" Taxesare$1,667.

863-4392, (858) 204-1238, www.greerisland.com, oreaarey@aol.com

PINE ISLAND

Naples, $1,450,000

FollowRoute302outofWindhamfor about12milesuntilyouseeLongLakeon yourright,wherethe SongoRiverQueenll-a replicaofaMississippistern-wheelerpad¬ dleboat-isdockedatthecauseway.Rent aboat;PineIslandisthreemilesfromthe publiclanding.

"There'sacozyHansel-and-Gretel-style cottagewithanupstairssleepingloft,sur¬ roundedbycathedralpinesthatstretchto thesky,"saysDebHendersonofRE/MAX AdvantageRealtyGroup,"andmeandering pathsallaroundtheisland."Loonsnesting onthebeachareyouronlyneighbors.

ThesunsetsovertheWhiteMountains tothewestandrisessalmon-coloredover whitepinesintheeast.Fromthefarsideof theisland,stepoutonalargeflatgraniterock leftbytheglaciersthatcreatedtheWhite Mountainsandcarvedoutbodiesofwater intheSebagoLakeregion.Themanyslabs provideshadowynestingareasforbass.

There'snoelectricityfromthemainland, butthere'safairlynewsepticsystem,sothe 684-square-foot,octagon-shapedcottage canbeexpanded.Therearegaslightsanda generator-butontheotherhand,"Candles arealotquieterthananygenerator,"says Henderson.Taxesare$1,649.

(866) 942-8100, www.cabelastrophyproperties.com orwww.mainegetawaylodgesandland.com

GENTHNER ISLAND

Pemaquid Pond, Nobleboro, $350,000 GodownRoute1toWinslowHillRoadto DuckPuddleRoadtoBrownRoad.Lookfora lightlytreadedpathinthewoods.You'llwant alightweightkayakandsomegoodriver shoestomakeyourwaytotheisland,just80 feetfromshore.

PemaquidPondisonemilewideandsix mileslong."Mooseliketowanderaround here,"saysGeorgeFeusofDrumandDrum RealEstateinDamariscotta.

Theseven-acreislandhasaconserva¬ tioneasementownedbythePemaquid WatershedAssociation,soitcan'tbesubdi¬ videdorfurtherdeveloped.Buttheexisting two-bedroomcampcanbeexpandedbyup to25percent.

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It'saclassicMainecamp-rusticwith knottypineboards,largeL-shapedliving/ diningarea,andabigAshleywoodstove. Thisretreatboastsastoragebuilding,agen¬ erator,anda"flushtoilet."You'llhaveto bringinwaterfordrinking.

"Ithasagiganticenclosedporchfacing southwestandanaturalsandbeach,"adds Feus."You'vegotyoureaglesandloonsyourtypicalMaine-coaststuff."Thelake flasheswithbass,perch,pickerel,andbrown trout.Taxesare$1,218.

563-1772 or www.drumanddrumrealestate.com

HOFFSES ISLAND

Waldoboro, $300,000

FromWaldoboro,headstraightoutDutch NeckRoadalongBroadCoveEastBranch Bayuntilyouspyasmallroundislandwith alargebeach,nestledbetweenDutchNeck andGrossNeck.Theislandhastheremains ofahousebuiltinthe19thcentury'.

Hoffsesissixacres;youareallowedto buildahomeorcamphere;anotherplusis deep-waterfrontage.Taxesare$553.

594-4455, www.town-countryrealtors.com, or ChrisSTarrett@tcreal.com

NORTON ISLAND

Pleasant Bay, South Addison, $3,250,000 "We'renotsellingtojustanyone,"says SimeonLocke,who'sowned60-acreNorton Islandformoretitan33years."We'relooking forsomevery'specialpeopletotakecareof itforthe next 30years.I'veturneddowna lotofprospectivebuyersbecausethey'didn't seemtohaverespectfortheland."

Lockeiswillingtoreducethepriceofthe islandby'asmuchasaquartermillionfor abuyerwhoconsidersconservationease¬ mentstoprotecttheseabirdswhocallthis placehome.

"Theislandisabeautifulproperty,witha secludedmodernshingledhomeandguest house.Themainhomefeaturesnatural wood,Italiantile,andanattractivesolarium/greenhousethat'stheperfectplaceto relax,"saysAlexisPappasofPrivateIslands, Inc."Boththemainandguesthomesare poweredby'asetof24solarpanels,whichevenonfoggyMainedays-aresufficientfor bothresidences."

Themainhomeis3,000squarefeetand theguesthome1,000-bothcompletewith electriclights,refrigerators,runningwater fromaw'ellontheisland,andaback-up generator.Theislandcomeswithafive-

acreshorelotwith300feetoffrontageand amooringatEasternHarbor,about15min¬ utesaway.

"Thereareraspberries,blueberries,goose¬ berries,strawberries,lingberries-andcran¬ berries,cranberries,andmorecranberries," saysLocke.

FromtheSouthAddisonpublicland¬ ing,headsouthtowardthemouthofthe harbor,thenturnwestpastCapeSplit. Afteraquarterofamileturnnorth-the islandwillfindyou.

(978) 887-5143 or www.privateislandsonline.com/addisonisland.htm

BERRY ISLAND/BIRCH ISLAND

Lake St. George, Liberty, $295,000 FromthepublicboatlaunchonRoute3in Liberb',saileastandyou'llseesix-acre"Bern' Island,whichisalsoknownasBirchIsland," saysRolandLittlefieldofUnitedRealty. "Withthispier,youcandockyourboatat yourdoorstep.Inthemiddleoftheisland, there'sastandofvirginWhitePine,provid¬ ingshadeonapaththatmeandersfromone endoftheislandtotheother.

"LakeSt.GeorgeisoneofMaine'sclean¬ estlakes-knownforswimming,boating, andall-seasonfishing."

Thestatestocksthelakewithbrook trout.You'llalsofindsmallmouthand largemouthbass,chainpickerel,white perch,rainbowsmelt,andlandlocked salmon.Surfacetemperaturesofthis1,017acrelakereach73degrees,soit'scomfort¬ ableforamidnightskinny-dip.Thereare noexistingbuildingsonthisisland,but thereareseveralgoodspotsforbuildinga camp.Taxesare$3,451.

338-6000 or unitedrealtyme@roadrunner.com

BERNIER ISLAND

Three Mile Pond, China, $249,999 "There'sanactiveeagles'nestwithtwo adultsandababyjustbehindthecottage," saysAlanCorsonofCentury21Surette RealEstate.

"I'veseenbeaver,turtles,eagles,and manyotherbirdsontheisland.It'sfour acres,withjusttheonebuilding.It'sverypri¬ vateandoffersgreatfishingandrelaxation," saysCorson."Thecottage,builtin1993,has asolarunitforsomeelectricalusage,aswell asitsownsepticsystem."

ThecampisacontemporaryA-frame, withlargewindowslookingoutoverthe pond,spiralstaircasetotiresecondfloor,and

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knotty-pinepanelingthroughout.There'sa fieldstonehearthandlargefrontdeckfacing westforgreatsunsets.Althoughthere'sno electricity,thecampiswiredforagenerator andsolarbatteries.

FromAugusta,headeastonRoute3 totheVassalboropublicboatlaunch,then southacrossthepondfor800yards.From theair,theislandlookslikeanarrowhead. Taxesare$1,244.

873-5634 or dialcor@roadrunner.com

NO NAME ISLAND

First Davis Pond, Guilford, $195,000 "Nameitwhateveryoulike,"saysRichard BrannofNorthCountryPropertiesinAbbott. "Thereareloonsallovertheplace.Itcomes withanaluminumboat,acanoe,andanice auger"...becausethefishingonFirstDavis Pondisexcellentyearround.

Theislandis1,000feetlongand200feet wide,perchedinthenarrowsbetweenFirst andSecondDavisponds.

"There'sjustabouteverykindoffish, includingsalmon,brooktrout,pickerel, perch,andsmelts,"Brannsays."Youcansee DavisMountainandtheothermountainsto tinewestandnorth."

Includedinthesale:300feetoflandon themainlandtoparkyourvehicleanddock yourboat,alongwithatrailer-greatforR&R andstorage-andafewoutbuildings.Total landhereisjustunderfouracres.

ThecampontheislandhasanL-shaped livingroomandkitchen,pinepanelingwith twobedroomsonthefirstfloor,asleepingloft above,woodstove,electricrefrigeratorrun byelectricityfromanunderwatercable,and aglassed-in10’-by-20’porch.The640-squarefootcampdatesto1986."Itdoesn'thaveany septicsystemorrunningwater,sothere'san outhouse,"saysBrann.

TakeRoute150outofGuilfordtoa'Y' intheroad,andtakearightjustlikeyou're goingtoWillimantic-onlydon'tgothatfar. Theroadturnstodirtand,inlessthanahalfmile,you'llseearealtysign.Takearightto thedeadendwhereyourtrailerawaits.Push yourcanoeintothepondandpaddlefewer thanahundredyardstoyourisland.Taxes are$1,548.

876-3441, rbrann1@verizon.net, or ncp@ncponline.net

NARROWS ISLAND

Marion, $298,000

TakeRoute1eastoutofEastMachiasto GardnerLakeRoad-abouteightmiles-tum

left,andgofourmilestooldTechCamp Road.Takealeftforonemile;thefirstroad totherightleadstotheboatlandingonthe left.Byboat,theislandisaboutamileaway; itliesinthenarrowsbetweenGardnerand SecondGardnerlakes,likeaguardianpro¬ tectingbothbodiesofwater.

"Tiaisspectacularsix-acreislandwithbeau¬ tifulmixedwoodsoffersrefugetoallkindsof wildlife;deercaneasilyswimoutfromthe mainland,"saysrealtorDanMartinsonof TheChristopherGroup."It'seasilyaccessible fromtheboatlandingandhasapprovalfor underwaterpower."

598-7799 or mainerealestatebrokerage.com

NUTMEG ISLAND

Sibley Pond, Canaan, $225,000 "Mydadboughtthisislandafteradcer-huntingtripin1942-hewasinthetreebusiness andheardtheownerwasgoingtologofftire old-growthpine,"saysownerWayneWells. "Tosavethosetrees,heboughtNutmeg-it's beeninthefamilyeversince."

The3.5-acreislandhastwocamps-one finishedandone almost finished."Mydad startedbuildingthemaincabinin1955,and thatone'sfinished.Istartedbuildingonein 1979,andit'sstillkindofunfinished.

"Thelandisveryhigh,anditwon't flood,"Wellssays."There'satleastoneeagle outhere.Myparentswererealnaturelovers, andtheykneweveryplantontheisland.We usedtocollectwildmushrooms."

TakeRoute2outofPittsfieldandkeep goinguntilyoualmostenterCanaan.A largebridgespansCanaanBogStream;you canseetheislandfromthatbridge.Before youcrossit,though,takearightontoSibley PondRoad.Aquartermiledownontheleft isablue-and-whitetrailerwhereyouhave deededaccesstothewater.It'sabout1,000 feetfromthemainlandtotheisland.

368-4400, Prudential Northeast Properties, Theresa Lyford

BRYANTS ISLAND

Addison, $142,000

"1boughtitsight-unseenbecausemybuddy saiditwassobeautiful,"saysownerPaul Holdsworth.Thetwo-acreislandhas1,200 feetofsandybeach."Afamilyoffivelivedon theislandbackin1906.

"Thattellsmetherecouldbefreshwater. I'veneversteppedontheisland,butlast yearsomelobstermentookmearoundit. I'malandlubber."

HeadtotheboatlandinginAddison.

OneUnionWhart,Portland,Maine04101207.761.6665\nw.theblacktieco.com

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Moose/CrowleyIslandisdirectlyacross fromthelanding,andrightbehinditis Bryant'sIsland,afive-orten-minuteboat rideaway.

255-9099 or 263-6007, Points East Real Estate, Frank Russo

HOGBACK ISLAND

Moosehead Lake, Rockwood, $125,000 TakeRoute15fromGreenvilletoRockwood untilyougettothepublicboatlanding. Headsouthinyourboatfortwoandahalf miles-you'llpassasand-barislandonyour rightandthenyou'llseetwoislandsahead. ThelargeronetothenorthisHogback.

"Theislandis1.5acresand800feetlong. YoucanseeMt.Kineotothenorthwestand SquawMountaintotinesoutheast.Thereare alsoviewsofMt.Katahdin,"sayslistingagent RodneyFolsom."Ithasbeautifulbeachesfac¬ ingwestandalongpebblebeach." Bringyourtentandchemicaltoilet,aswell asdrinkingwater.You'renotallowedtobuild acamphere."Ifithadarusticcamp,itwould begoingforthreeorfourtimesasmuch. Therearesmallerislandsoutherewithcamps onthem,butthey'regrandfatheredfromthe zoningregulations.Thisone'sundeveloped withabeautifulbeachanddeepwater." 695-3766or280-3125orwww.mooseheadlake.org

ANDREW ISLAND

Stonington, $2,250,000

AndrewIslandisaten-minuteboatrideaboutamile-fromtheStoningtonpublic boatlaunch.

"Theislandis12.5acres,heavilywood¬ edwithspruceandfir,andhasabiggran¬ iteledgeallaroundit.Thereareplentyof locationsforadock,"saysRichardLordof Shepard'sSelectProperties."Youcanseethe CamdenHillswithsunsetviewstothewest, andit'sveryclosetoMarkIslandLighthouse tothesouth-whichservedasanentranceor exittothethoroughfareinthemid-nine¬ teenthandearly-twentiethcenturywhen thiswasacenterfortrade.

"Schoonersandwindjammersstillcome intoStoningtonharborfromCamdenand Rocklandinthesummer."

Thereisnostructureontheisland,but youcanbuildyourdreamhousehere,ifyou don'tmindseeinglotsofboats.

367-2790 or www.shepardselect.com

ROCKBOUND ISLAND

Back Bay, Milbridge, $270,000

"Timehashadlittleeffectonthisprivate

getawayinBackBay,"saysLeeBennettof RE/MAXAdvantageRealtyGroup."On RockboundIsland,1seeducks,geese,and otherseabirds;harborsealsliketoplayon therocksnearby.Asturdycottagemakesfor acomfortablestay."

Theone-acreislandhas800feetofshore¬ line.Onesideistrimmedwithgranite;the othersideissavagewithpineandspruce trees.FromMilbridge'sboatlanding,gotwo milesandbeareastaroundFickettPoint. StayeastbetweenPinkhamandFoster islands,turnnorth,andthereisRockbound, aquarter-mileaway.

942-8100 orwww.remaxbangor.com

JED’S ISLAND

BlueHillBay,$1,850,000

Thispristine13.6-acreislandoffersaccess tothesailingwatersofBlueHillBayand EggemogginReach.Jed'sIslandhasmore than3,000feetofoceanfrontage,walking paths,gravelbeaches,andlovelygranite ledges.Mooringincluded.

www.privateislandsonline.com

LOWER BIRCH ISLANDS

Jonesport, $1,795,000

Twoislandsbeckonhere:a29-acreanda6acreisland.Tirelargerislandincludesathreebedroompost-and-beamhomewithastone fireplaceandwraparounddeck,witheasy accessfromitsmainlandparcel,electricity, andisland-studdedvistas.

www.trimblerealty.com

HARDWOOD ISLAND

Washington County, $1,250,000

Imaginea19-acreoceanislandinitsentire¬ ty,completewitharestorableturn-of-thelast-centuryeight-bedroomColonial,two largegranitedeep-waterpiers,twogrand¬ fathereddirectwaterfrontbuildings,and anoldquarry.Stunningviewsofother islands,easyaccess,andprotecteddeepwa¬ termoorage.

www.privateislandsonline.com

SCABBY ISLAND CHAIN

Machiasport, $865,000

Threeislands-I’etrel,HaulOut,andLaridacconnectatlowtideforatotalof18acres,20 minutesfromStarboardCove.Oneislandhas elevationsupto93feetaswellasafreshwater pond.Beaches,bluffs,andbreathtaking360degreeviewsincludingalighthouse. 664-2591,374-2321, orwww.downeastproperties.com

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HARBOR ISLAND

Frenchboro, $1,800,000

This30-acrejewelsouthofMountDesert Islandhasacozycottagewithtwobed¬ rooms,sleepingloft,fullbath,andagood freshwatersupplyandmooringoffshore. 664-2591,374-2321, or www.downeastproperties.com

QUEEN’S ISLAND

Roxbury Pond, Roxbury, $299,000

This,4-acreislandissurroundedbyviewsof westernMainemountainsfromeveryspot. "Queen'sIslandisasmallparadise,"says SheilaDelamaterofERAWordenRealty.

Builtinthe1940s,thetwo-storyteak-insu¬ latedcamphasawoodstow,generator,gas lights,andgasstove.

Behindthecampisasmalleroutbuilding inmatchingteak,cradledbyblueberrybush¬ es.Togethere,takeRoute120toAndover and,fromthebeachatRoxburyPond,head outafewhundredyards.Taxesare$1,438. 784-0159,212-7405, orsheiladgeraworden.com

PINE ISLAND

Dover-Foxcroft, $219,995

TakeRoute153outofDover-Foxcroftuntil youhitGreeley'sLanding.Putyourcanoe intoSebecLakeandpaddleeastward towardsSebecVillagetothis.85-acreisland with800feetofwaterfrontage.

"Sitonyourdockandfishfortrout,with RussellMountaintothewest,"savsKim CorkranofRE/MAXBangor."It'sanolder camp,builtin1968.Theloonswillsingyou tosleep."

There'salargefrontporchandawood stowforwhenthewindblowsacrossthelake. Thecamphastwobedroomswithgaslights, agenerator,andanouthouse.Bringyourown drinkingwater.Taxesare$1,442. 341-0192 orwww.remaxbangor.com

CHASSE ISLAND

Wadleigh’s Pond, Lyman , $449,000 HeadwestonRoute111inBiddeford,then northonRoute35untilyougettoLyman, andtakealeftonMastRoad.Whenthetar turnstodirt,you'llknowyou'reapproach¬ ingabitofheaven.Takearightonthe WadleighPondRoadandgoaquartermile toaboatlaunchonyourleft.

Paddleyourcanoeforaquarterofa mile-it'stheislandonyourleft,oneofthe fewplacestosurvivethefireof1947.Ithas 1,200feetofwaterfrontage.■ 283-1818 or rchassegmaine.rr.com

A secret retreat in Falmouth looks out over the Presmupscot River.

ong,low,andlanguid,theJapanese-inspired split-levelcontemporaryownedbynotedMaine defenseattorneyDanLilleyhascarriedamys¬ tiqueaboutitsincehefirstsnappeditupin1986,onthe brinkofarunofsensationaltriumphsincourt-includ¬ ingthecelebrateddefensesofTonyDiMillo,Jackie Bevins,andGordonHurtubise.

Today,"RiverPlace"isonthemarket-for$12million.

"Danusedtocomehereintothislittlecovebysea sometimes,threeboatsbeforeDefender,"hiswife, Annette,saysoftheattorney'slong,leancigaretteboat

HOUSEOFTHEMONTH

thathekeepsbesidehisPortlandHarbor officeat39PortlandPier,besideDiMillo's FloatingRestaurant.

Itmusthavebeenquiteashow.The large,greenyardiscooledbylimbed,shady treesandagazebo.Herpointofvantageis fromtherailedporchthatrunsthelengthof RiverPlacebeyondthewallofglassthatalso guaranteesmouth-wateringviewsfromthe open-conceptfirstfloor.

Hiddenattheendofacul-de-sacbearing thesamename,RiverPlaceisthekindofget¬ awayyoucoulddrivebyamilliontimeson MiddleRoadinFalmouthandneverknow itwasthereit'ssoprivate.Theapproachto thecirculardrivewayhereisthroughatun¬ neloftrees,withbarelythefirstfloorand dramatic,lowroofvisiblefromthefront.It's ontheinsidethatthehouseandviewopen up,up,up.

"Thefrontdoorsandtrimherearema¬ hogany,"Lilleysaysinsidethefoyer,"and MaineKitchenDesigncreatedthisforus." Steppingback,sheindicatesaswellspace with"redquartzcountertopsandredglass tiles.I'mFrench,"shesays."Ilikered.It's cheerful.Weevenlikeitwhenitrainshere. WepickedthetileoutinMiami."Theglis¬ teningfaucetandinsetsink"arebothfromF. W.Webb."

Thebicamerallivingroom/kitchen shareextraordinarylight,acathedralceil¬ ing,andahugestonefireplace.Themaster bedroomandbathenjoyaprincely,east¬ ernexposurewithblueviewsofthetidal waterfrontage.

Descendingawood-on-metal-frame stairway,visitorsaretreatedtoafamily room,bar,andthreeriver-levelbedrooms cooledatleastfivedegreesbycaveeffect. TheLilleyartcollection,whichwillnodoubt repairtotheirnewplaceinCapeElizabeth, includesstunningoilsandwatercolorsby theattorney'spal,thelateJonLegere.The winecellardownhereistheperfectplaceto expandyournewcollection.Overthefam¬ ily-roomfireplace,aGeorgia-O'Keeffe-style cattleskulllooksoutacrosstheroomasdec¬ oration.Opposingcounsel,perhaps?

Earlyinhislife,beforethestoriedlegal career,LilleywasamemberoftheU.S.Navy Band."Helovesmusic,"hiswifesays."Count Basie,TheloniousMonk."Whatevertheinflu¬ ence,thisjazzyhangoutisplayingourtune. ListedbyDavidBanksofRe/MaxByThe Bax'.Visitwww.homesinmaine.com.■

Haley’s Metal Shop, Inc establishedin1917,isone ofSouthernMaine’soldestfull-serviceheating,ventilation,andairconditioning contractors.Wemayhaveourfeetplantedfirmlyinthepastwithourtraditional commitmenttoqualityandcustomerservice,butoureyeisonthefuture—yourfuture Weprovidecustom-designedgeothermalheatpumpandhybrid-fuelsolutionsforyour homethatcandrasticallyreducefuelconsumption,resultinginagreeneroutlookforboththe environmentandyourwallet.Contactustodaytosetupafreeconsultation.

NEW ENGLAND HOMES & LIVING

PRIVATE BEACH AND WATERFRONT

MOTHER’S BEACH

This8.9-acrepeninsulaoflandisborderedbytheocean, theKennebunkRiserandGooch'sCreek.Thereiscur¬ rentlyonehomeonthepropertyandthelandcanbedi¬ videdinto2lots.AONCEIN/XLIFETIMEopportunityto ownatrulysignificantwaterfrontproperty!S5.750.000

KENNEBUNKPORT

Thisshingle-stylecustomhomeistrulyamasterpiece! Exceptionalqualityaboundsinthis3-bcdroom.3.5-bath residencethatisjustastrolltothebeachandstepstothe WebhannetGolfCourse.Addspectacularlandscapingand abeautifulin-groundswimmingpoolandyoumayjust haveitall!$2,200,000

Thishomewascompletelyrenovatedin2001.Enjoywa¬ terviewsineverydirectionandlaunchakayakorcanoe fromyourbackyard.Anenclosedporchoverlooksthe KennebunkRiverandthebreakfastnookoverlooksthe Cove.Twomarinasarcnearby.$1,495,000

DRAKES ISLAND

"WinnowHillFarm"isasignificantandhistoricfarm commandingpastoralviewsoffields/woods.Theresi¬ dencehasbeenrestored,incorporatingthelatestamenities whileretainingcharacter.Alsoincludedisanin-ground poolandfabulousbamsandoutbuildings.$979,000

Hereisaperfectshingle-stylehomebytheseawithlotsof naturallight.Offeringopenandinvitingspacesthrough¬ out.this4bedroom-homeisonbeautifullylandscaped grounds.Justoneofthemanyuniquefeaturesisacharm¬ ing"fishhouse"perchedonwater’sedge!S2.100.000

Perchedamidstasprawling1.37-acresetting,augmented bylovelygroundsandbreathtakingwaterviews,thisclas¬ sicPost&Beamisagemtobehold!Thisfabulous,sun filled3-bcdroomhomeisjustashortwalktothebeachand abutstheRachelCarsonWildlifeReserveandtheWells NaturalEstuary.$915,000

Stunningshingle-style4-bcdroom/4.5-bathhomeinthe heartoftheVillagewithseasonalviewsanddeededROXX' totheCove.Open-conceptkitchenw/granitcandtop-end appliances,diningroom,andlivingroom,w/brickfire¬ place.vaultedceiling,guestandmastersuiteson1stfloor. $995,000

JustawalktotheVillageandashortridetobeachesisthis wonderful4-bedroomfamilyhome.Completelyrestored, you'llfind4fireplaces,formallivingroomanddining room,greatkitchenandbreakfastroom,plusa3-lcvel bamw/in-lawapt.,beautifullysitedona4-acrepark-like setting.$875,000

ExquisitelydetailedcontemporaryCapelocatedona privatelane.Cathedralceilings,wood-paneledlibrary,4 fireplaces,professionallyequippedkitchen,fabricwalls, tiledbaths,gardenroom,outdoorkitchen.XValktoDock Square.$1249,900

CAPE PORPOISE WATERFRONT

80 ACRE EARM IN KENNEBUNK

HISTORIC SUMMER ST - KENNEBUNK

LandVest

Southport, Maine SaltPondCove

Privacy is assured at the opening of the Sheepscot River to the Atlantic on 2.25± wooded acres, and 338± ft of deepwater frontage with docking and mooring. Fireplaces, custom cabinetry and imported tile sign the interior spaces. Salt Pond Cove enjoys proxim¬ ity to the anchorage of historic Boothbay Harbor and GreaterPortland,itsinternationaljetport,cultural, business and transportation amenities. $2,800,000

William Davisson 207-228-0170

Deerwood

Saco, Maine

Historic Deerwood offers2+ acres and 2~()± feet of frontage on seven miles of sandy beach. The lightinfused residence includes five bedrooms, a formal ballroom, three and one-half baths, five fireplaces and mature gardens. Panoramic views over the Atlantic Ocean, proximity to nature preserves, parks and the amenities of Greater Portland insure an idyl-

lieMaineretreat.

CornfieldPoint

Privately sited on a peninsula of 4h± acres with iroOi ft of shorefront, sand beaches, a deep¬ water dock and 2 moorings. The 7,300 ± sq.-fl. French Country-style home, completed in 2005, is unparalleled in craftsmanship and materials. The residence provides water views from every room and features 5 bedrooms. 4 fireplaces, gourmet

$2,595,000 kitchens and an elevator.

William Davisson 207-228-0170

$6,800,000

John Saint-Amour 207-874-6160

SouthPortland,Maine DanforthCove

This Shingle-style residence, cl900. overlooks the entrance to Portland Harbor with 125± ft of water frontage, panoramic views of several lighthouses, the islandsofCascoBayandtheAtlantic.Includes4bed¬ rooms. 2 fireplaces and water views from most rooms. Ilie property is highlighted by an ocean-view stone terrace, perennial gardens and deeded access to asso¬ ciation tennis court and sand beach $3,200,000

John Saint-Amour 207-874-6160

East Boothbay,

Maine

OceanfrontEstate

This classic Maine setting includes 2.5± acres with 362± ft of ocean frontage. The year-round custom contemporary home features 3 bedrooms. 3 hill and 2 half-baths, an open floor plan and various

AnnableLane

Boothbay, Maine

feetforguests.Thebeautifullylandscapedgrounds, tennis court, boathouse and association anchorage

ocean-view decks. arcper$2,675,000 complete this family compound.

John Saint-Amour 207-874-6160

ExclusiveAffiliateof CHRISTIE’S GREAT ESTATES

Privately sited on 4.28± acres with over 200 feet of deepwater frontage on the Damariscotta River, this custom-built, waterfront cottage offers spectacular southeasterly views. Superior craftsmanship with attentiontodetailisseenthroughoutthe4.5OO±sq. ft. of living space, offering water views from most rooms. A private deepwater dock with float and mooring, allows for easy waler access. $2,350,000

John Scribner 207-874-2057

Yarmouth, Maine

NEW ENGLAND HOMES & LIVING

WINTHROP - WATERFRONT • Spectacu¬ larsettingw/100'ofprimewaterfrontageon LowerNarrowsPond.Oakkitchen,cathedral familyroom.living,dining,sweepingviews, stone&slatehearths,deck,patio,garage,up¬ datedsystems.$349,900

GARDINER-Loadedw/glass&class!Gor¬ geouscontemporarydeckhouse.Cathedralliv¬ ingw/tireplace,largefamilyroomw/fireplace, dining,office,3bedrooms.2fullbaths,beau¬ tifulenclosedporch,above-groundpool,land¬ scaped.$274,900

READFIELD•Manyupdatesw/thissunny Cape.2-3bedrooms,den.fireplaccdliving, newwoodfloors,newwindows,newboiler, in-groundpool,stunninggardens,breezeway w/2-carattachedgarage.Agreatspot!

$175,000

z\UGUSTA-Likc-new2-storyColonialin desirablelipperGannestonPark.Applianced oakkitchenw/breakfastnook,formaldining, fireplaccdliving,largereardeck,3bedrooms. 2.5baths,mastersuite,walk-outbasement&oil heat.Nice!$239,900

AUGUSTA•SprawlingRanchintop-notch neighborhood!2bedrooms,3baths,cathedral ceilings,skylights,fireplace,wood&tilefloors, centralair&familyroom.Sitonyourcovered backdeck&enjoyyourprivatelandscapedyard. $209,900

HALLOWELL-Brand-newsplitlevelw/3 bedrooms&2fullbaths,locatedonadead-end streetonalmost1/2acre.Niceviews.2-carde¬ tachedgarage,citywater&sewer&only1.5 milestodowntown.Someowner-financingpos¬ sible.$229,900

VASSALBORO - Owner financing? What a beauty!Brandnew3-bedroomRanchw/1-3/4 baths,ashkitchen,tiledbaths,fulldaylight walk-outbasement,laundryroom.2decks&at¬ tachedgarage.Readyforimmediateoccupancy! $199,900

AUGUSTA•Spacious5-bcdroomhomeon4.88 acres.Massivecathedralfamilyroomw/skylights,hearth&woodstovehook-up.applianccd kitchen,2nd-floorfamilyroom&2-cargarage. Over2800squarefeetofspace!$199,900

WHITEFIELD-Circa1794CapeFarmhouse on5acres!Additionaddedin1991.Oakbeams, radiantheat&BBHW.4bedrooms.2.5baths.7 skylights.2fireplaces,2-cargarage,fruittrees.2 ponds&possibilityofmoreacreage.$424,900

HALLOWELL■Beautifulin-townVictorian circa1917.Doublelivingroom,tiledkitchen, hugeformaldining,woodfloors.4bedrooms. 1.5baths,wraparoundporch,overlooksnew VaughanField.Newarchitecturalroof,comer lot.landscaped.$179,900

VASSALBORO - Stunning oversized Cape w/5bedrooms,3.5baths.2familyrooms.2fire¬ places,formaldining,breakfastnook,2master suites.2-carattached&2-cardetachedgarage, openporch.AWESOME!$449,900

MANCHESTER • Beautiful contemporary homefeaturingcathedralmaplekitchenw/birch floors,livingroomw/20'ceilings&exposed beams&atriumtodeck.3bedrooms.2fullbaths, loftw/balcony.detachedgarage,mastersuite,vi¬ nylsiding.$229,900

PITTSFIELD•Mainecountryairport!WOW! Whatafind!128+/-acres.2000'frontage.3 hangars.2400'runway.70acresofforestw/over 10.000firtrees.60acresoffields.Idealforair¬ parksubdivision.Arareopportunity&pricedto sell!$399,000

WINSLOW•8,000squarefeetofincredible space!Setupforarestaurantw/spectacular commercialkitchen,handicapbathrooms, impeccablethroughout.Banquetfacilityor restaurant?Additional$250,000buysallthe equipment.$499,000

n Downeast Properties

Deer Isle —WaterfrontHomein"Sunshine" Locatedon507ft.ofrockyMainecoast,thiscustombuiltcontemporary'farmhouseenjoysspecialfeatures suchasagranitefireplaceand,modemkitchenon19 privateacres.MLS-874061$1,325,000

SARGENTVILLE — EggemogginReachEstate Fabulousestateonover19acresoflandscapedgardens, rockwalls,andopenlawnsleadingto575ft.ofshore¬ frontwithdockandmooring.MLS-848H9S3,650,000

A63-acreshorefrontparcelwithhighelevationsof¬ feringdramaticviewsandover1400ft.ofrockbound shoreline&beachonthenorthernpointoftheisland. MLS-846942$995,000

WINTER Harbor —‘'TheBluffsofWinterHarbor"

Magnificent panoramic elevated view lots. Views sweepacrossFrenchmanBayfromCoreatoBarHarbor andbeyond.6-9acres,pavedroad.Startingat$395,000+ MLS-860516

LlTTLE Deer Isle —PrivateCoastalCompound

Thisamazingpropertyboastsof19.8acreswith840ft. ofshorefront,privatepier,largeboathouse,2charming cottages,ANDthemainlivingquarterssethighona knoll.$1,975,000

DEER Isle—Custom-DesignedWaterfrontHome

Enjovexceptionalviewsfromeveryroominthisbright & sunny Robert Knight-designed home perfectly sitedon7.8acresw/1,450ft.ofshorefrontonaprivate peninsula.MLS?885632$1,495,000

Amazing35acresrisingtoaridgeshowingsplendid westernwaterviewsovertheharbortothemoun¬ tains.ROWtotheshoreattheheadoftheharbor. MLS-874840 $285,000

Yachtsman'sparadise-beaches,bluffs,picnicledges, andlongsweepingviewsovertheReachandislandstuddedbay.22beautifullywoodedacresw/1,800ftof shorefront.MLS-811563$2,850,000

Topqualityopen-concepthomeseton2privateacres with250ft.shorefrontoverlookingthedeepwatersof EggemogginReach,providingexcellentmooragefor yourboat.MLS=821165$1,300,000

DEER Isle—“BellaLuna"-NewListing Spectacularvistasofisland-studdedPenobscotBayto theCamdenHills.Year-roundhomeon4.5acreswith 235ft.shorefront.MLS=892629$810,000

WithinwalkingdistancetotheYachtClubare67nicely woodedacresoverlookingthesailboat-dottedBlueHill Bay.Addedbonus-remnantsofanoldgranitequarry! MLS-833862 $445,000

WATER TESTING

Buynowfornextwinterand enjoyon-mountainliving inthistastefullyfurnished andspacious4-bcdroom.3bathpropertyfeaturingca¬ thedralceilings,additional family room, bunkroom, deck,andwonderfulSugarloafandBigelowMt.views.Lo¬ cateddirectlyontheGladeTrailforyourski-inconvenience. AgreatSugarloafvalueat$412,000furnished.

WonderfulskihomeinWoodyCreek offeringbothprivacy&on-mountain convenience. Open concept with 3 bedrooms.316baths,sauna&2-car garage.Daylightbasementwithwood stove,finishedasfamilyroomand/or additionalguestquarters.$495,000 furnished.

Lookingforagreatmountainretreat?Con-L/ siderthis5-bedroom,privatehomeonSandy RiverCircle,featuringopen-conceptliving withcathedralceilings,exposedbeams,pine wainscotting,gasfireplace,familyroom withpooltable,hottubondeck,andfantas¬ ticmountainviews!$375,000furnished.

CrosbyManorEstates

A distinctivecondominium communityonPenobscotBay inBelfast,Maine.Ourbest waterfrontsitesavailablenow.

Convenient In-City Location - Afew blocksfromalargeregionalhospital andcitypark.Shortwalkingdistance tomarkets,shops,restaurants,and downtownwaterfront.Minutestogolf courseandtenniscourts.Guest mooringsavailable.Visitusbyboat orbycaroffRoute1.

• 310-Ft. Dock/Pier for Owners and Guests. Moorings permitted.

Selling

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

Starting price $549,000

Pre-selling Duplex.

Starting price S350,000

Resale

Anoutstanding4-bedroomyear-round luxuryoceanfronthomejust 75' from theocean’sedge.

Price $649,000

Lovely2bedroom,21/2baths. Openfloorplanandroomtoexpand.

Price $310,000

Inviting2bedroom,23/4bathswith roomtoexpand.

Price $275,000

Fax:207-338-4422

TollFree:1-888-438-4422 info@oceancondo.com Brokers Welcome

Crosby Manor

WOODY CREEK, SUGARLOAF/USA

WEST MOUNTAIN, SUGARLOAF / USA

Ch) 08 970 Baxter Boulevard, Portland, ME 04103 207-773-2345

NEW ENGLAND HOMES & LIVING

hereyouhaveit!It'sspectacularasseenfromthiselegantly simplehomewhichissurroundedbyinspiredlandscaping onits.95AClot.Theupperlevelpresentsanopenkitchen, dining,livingareawithcentrallylocatedwoodstove,cathe¬ dralceiling,skylights,masterbedroomsuite,study,andex¬ trabath.Providingprivacy,comfort,andcomparableviews forfamilyandguestsisalowerlevelwithtwobedrooms, bath,familyroom,anddirectaccesstotheoutdoors.S599,000

lengthofMillCove,isamostcharmingeight-roomex¬ tendedCape.Onelookandyou'llpictureyourselfspend¬ ingmostofyourwakinghoursinthe"greatroom"which isblessedwithcoolingbreezesinsummerandalargefire¬ placeforwarmthinwinter.Therearealsoaformalliving room,first-floormaster-bedroomsuitewithadjoiningstudy, twoadditionalbedrooms,bathand"sittingroom"upstairs, andprivateyachtclubprivileges!$635,000

FederalHistoricDistrictadjacenttoBowdoinCollege.There isnowaspaciousfamily/kitchen/breakfastroomwithcus¬ tomcabinetsandwoodstove,anoriginalbutler'spantry, exquisitelivinganddiningrooms,eachwithaFranklinfire¬ place,eachopeningtoamagnificent,four-seasonsolarium whichoverlooksasecretgardenwithstonepatio.Thereare fourbedrooms,threebaths,alibrary,study,atwo-storytwocarcarriagehouse,andsomuchmore.5597,500

granitecounters,tilefloor,andlightfromtheadjacentsun¬ room/diningarea.Awidearchleadstothefamilyroomwith itsdual-sidedfireplace-theoppositesideofwhich,witha moreformalsurround,gracestheformallivingroom.Inno¬ vativeandelegantistheformaldiningareaofftheliving room(currentlyoccupiedbythegrandpiano).Themaster suiteandoffice/libraryareonthefirstflooraswell,while upstairsareaprivateguestsuite,threeadditionalbedrooms twoadditionalbaths,amediaroom,andgameroom.Very special.$975,000

LIMINGTON- 30-acre solar home with organic gardens. $279,900

Office:(207)284-4500Cell:(207)671-7502 www.greatamericanrealty.com Broker .'Owner 207'749-1283 CLWebber@maine.rr.com

TheRegion'sOldestandLargestRealEstateAgencySince1899

LAKE

The quintessential fishing retreat' Beautiful well-maintained camp on remote Spring Lake shows quality & care in construction w/tongue &groovepineinterior,edge&centerbeadcab¬ inetry.gaslight,steelbeams&aseptic.Launch & cell phone hookup. $279,000

Contact Patty Derham TODAY! Office (207) 864-5777 Derhamf"' morton-furbish.com

RANGELEY LAKE SPRING SPECIAL Fullyrenovatedin2002.homeoffers2bedrooms. 1fullbath,finishedwalkoutbasementw/family room&beingsoldfurnished.Unobstructedviews of Rangeley Lake & Saddleback Mountain, walkin sandy beach, dock & boat mooring & wild¬ life galore' New price for limited time! ONIA $554,000

Morton & Furbish Real Estate Agency

Formoreinformation, pleasecontactourofficeat 207-864-5777 www.morton-furhish.com

West Shore of Rangeley Lake

Spacious,completelyrenovated,-4-j bedroom,2.5-bath,contemporaryj home. New kitchen with birch i cabinets,stainless-steelThermador! appliances,gasfireplace&cathe-i dralceilings,walk-outbasement playroomw/woodcookstove,wrap\ arounddeckoverlooking165'of' waterfront&dockonthewestshore.: 2-cardetachedgarage.Immaculate; condition.$1,200,000

Absolutelystunning! This7,820squarefootcustombuilttradi¬ tional Cape exemplifies detailed craftsmanship. The open floor plan,perfectforentertaining,featuresagourmetcherryKitchen withgraniteandstainless,fireplacedFamilyRoom,formalLiving Room with fireplace, stunning hardwood with custom inlay, formalDiningRoomandfirstfloorMasterSuitewithjacuzziBath and french doors to a private patio. 5 Bedrooms and 4.5 Baths, including a generous lower level space with kitchenette, media room, office and full bath. Covered porches, in-ground pool and poolhouseprovidecomfortableoutdoorspaces.Beautifullysited on3Acres,thisqualitybuilthomeisjustafewmilesfromProuts Neck and area beaches. Presented at $1,200,000

Pond

Immaculate 3-bedroom camp that hasbeenupdatedandisverycozy. Thisisaniceplacetogetawayfrom itallinaquietsetting.Sharedwater accesstoDodgePond,sledtrailsare nearby,andwithin5minutesofall ofRangeleyamenities.$208,000

NEW ENGLAND

ChebeagueIsland-Oceanfront

•Viewsthatspansunrisetosunset!

•Perfectlymaintained,beautifullysitedhome on Casco Bay.

•205'ofsandybeach.

•Deepwatermooring,aparadeofboating activity&a55'decktoenjoylazydays.

•Minutesfromgolfortennis.A perfectgetaway.

•S85O.(XX)

ChebeagueIsland-Oceanfront

•Bungalowbeautifullyrebuiltin1993to Waltman Design.

• Ocean views from most windows.

•ArtsandCraftsarchitecturealitsbest.

•Gleamingfloors,fabulouslayout,likenew.

•317'oftidalwaterfront.Views!

• $499,900

TheNorthport.Absolutelystunningand NEW(tobebuilt)CarpenterGothichome awaitsyourarrivalatBirchcrestinNorth¬ port.Maine.Customfeaturesthroughout keepthecharacterandcharmofold.Master bdrmsuitewithwalk-incloset,privatebath w/oversizedwalk-inshowerandclaw-kxM tub.Didwementionthe(Keanissteps awayfromyourdeck?Oh.andbringyour boattoanchoronyourmooring.Theshore iseasilyaccessedforthosemorningwalks. This4/3homew/2-cargarageawaitsyour arrival.$459,<XX)

CheheagueIsland-Oceanfront

•QualityLindalcedarcontemporary.

•Breathtakingviewsofanchorageand boatingactivity.

•l.6-acrelotincludes2guestcabins,single garage and paddock.

•Atrulyremarkableoffering!

• S75O.OOO

Jane Leonard

970BaxterBlvd.

Portland,ME04103

Office(207)773-2345

Direct(207)553-7385

BY

THE BAY

Immaculatelymaintained7-roomcape inBelmontwithfirst-floormaster bedroom,bath&laundryroom,2 bedroomsup,attached2-cargarage,and separateworkshop.Only10minutes todowntownBelfastwaterfront. Well-landscapedandsurveyedl+'-acre lotwithfrontageon2roads.This propertyoffersseveraloutbuildings, ideallocationforhome-basedbusiness, artiststudio,andisindesirablecoastal Maine!Offeredat$159,000

TOBEBUILT

CAPEELIZABETHClassicfour-bedroomFrenchcountry housesituatedon1.3acresofprofessionallylandscaped lawnsandgardensinthedesirableStonegateneighborhood. Propertyismeticulouslyfinishedinsideandout,andboasts gourmetkitchen,office,andin-lawquarters.$895,000.

FALMOUTHStoneRidgeFarm.Twenty-twohomesitesonpristine 92+acrecountrysettingalongastoneridgewithdistantviewsof theWhiteMountains,rusticstonewalls,hikingandsnowtrails,and conservationland.Closetobeachesandgolf. LotsstartatS130,000.

Charming two+-bedroom open concept cottagebuiltin2003.ThisCrossHillhomehashardwood floorsthroughoutwithmasterbedroomsuiteonfirstfloor andscreenedporch.Groundsareprofessionallyland¬ scapedandthepropertyabutstown-ownedcentralpark withextensivestonewalls.

BREMAN107Acrefarmwith770feetoffrontageonPemaquidLake,overlookingtheMedomakRivertotheeast.ThisantiqueCape,builtin1907, has8Rooms,3Bedrooms,2.5Baths,newersystemsandhuge40'x40'barn.Propertycanbesubdivided.OfferedatS1,290,000.

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CAPE ELIZABETH

FALMOUTH-Bright&sunny4-bedroom.2.5-bathColonial Saltboxon4.7acres.Featuresincludelargebarn,livingroomw/ Fireplace,formaldiningroom.Ist-floorofficew/built-ins.updated kitchenw/woodstove.andbonusroomovergarage.Offeredat $600,000.DavidBanks553-7302.

PORTLAND-Absolutelystunning3BR,3BAhomewithevery attentiontodetail.Offeringabeautifulsunnylivingroomwith stoneFP.libraryw/FP,graniteandmaplekitchenandwonderful landscaping.Offeredat$515.000.DavidBanks553-7302.

FALMOUTHFORESIDE-Stunningnewconstructionwithevery attentiontodetail.Offering5bedrooms,sunroom,privateoffice. 3-cargarage.2fireplaces,andstate-of-the-artkitchen.Wonderful newhome!Offeredat$1,349,000.DavidBanks553-7302.

FALMOUTH - Spectacular! Completely renovated in 2005 antiquefarmhousew/attentiontodetail.Gourmetkitchen w/customcabinets,granite,stainlessappliances,family roomw/gasstove,formaldiningroom,andscreenedporch. Offeredat$895,000.DavidBanks553-7302.

FALMOUTH-Eleganthomeon8+acres,6milestodowntown Portland.3790squarefeetlivingarea,vaultedceilings.gazebo-style windowsinfull-lengthlivingroom.3fireplaces,spaciousmaster¬ bedroomsuitew/bonusroom.40'x60’heatedgarage/barn, Offeredat$630,000.DonL’Heureux553-7387.

FALMOUTH—Estatesettingon2.68acresw/additional2.12 buildableacresavailable.5,100+/-squarefeet.Customde¬ tailsincludegranitekitchen,cofferedceilings,Ist-floormaster-bedrooomsuite,anddetached38’x50‘heatedbarn. Offeredat$995,000.DavidBanks553-7302.

FALMOUTH-Veryprivatesettingon 5.8acres.4bedrooms,2.5baths,with Ist-floormasterbedroomsuite,2006award-winning“Vikingkitch¬ en.”tiledfloors,skylights.3-cargarage&heatedbarn/boatstorage. Offeredat$1.200,000.DavidBanks553-7302.

CUMBERLAND FORESIDE — Absolutely pristine Cape situ¬ atedinabeautifulseasideneighborhoodw/waterviewsof Broad Cove & deeded ROW to water. Completely reno¬ vatedw/beautifulbaths,hardwoodfloors,granite&stain¬ lesskitchenw/doubleovens.Everyattentiontodetail. Offeredat$595,000.DavidBanks553-7302.

5-bedroomcolonialattheendofacul-de-sac.Featuresinclude largeeat-inkitchen,sunroom,step-downlivingroom,crown moldings,office&2ndfamilyroomover3-carheatedgarage. Offeredat$629,000.SonyaDillon553-7377.

WESTBROOK-AbsolutelypristinecustomColonialtnagreat neighborhood.4,500+squarefeetincludeshardwoodflooring, beautifulcherry-and-granitekitchen,master-bedroomsuite,and cathedralceilings.Offeredat$469,000.DavidBanks553-7302.

YARMOUTH - Sunny 3-bedroom home on 2.5-acre ocean¬ front lot w/300’ water frontage & dock. Offers cathe¬ dralceilings,hardwoodfloors.2fireplaces,largereno¬ vated kitchen. 3-car garage & 2-story detached barn. Offeredat$999,000.DavidBanks553-7302.

YARMOUTH-Breathtakingshingle-stylehomesituatedinapri¬ vate4-acresettingwith300feetofwaterfrontage&magnificent viewsofCascoBay.Thisspecialhomeofferstheverybestof everything.Offeredat$2,500,000.DavidBanks553-7302.

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CUMBERLAND FORESIDE - Charming Cape situated on 3 acresinawonderfulForesidelocation.Homeoffersopen-cherry kitchen,sunroomw/granitefloors&radiantheat,masterbed¬ roomw/cherryfloorsandfamilyroomw/hearthandwoodstove. Offeredat$750,000.

CUMBERLAND FORESIDE - Spacious Foreside Ranch with deededROWtobeachandwaterviewsofferingupdatedkitch¬ en,largelivingroomandfireplace,Ist-floormaster,3season sunroomandfinishedbasementTrulyaMainehome!Offered at$575,000.

CUMBERLANDFORESIDE-Panoramicwaterviewsfromevery room.Cottagestyle4-bedroomhomesituatedonanelevatedlot w/lovelylandscapingandprivacy.Detailedconstruction.Ist-floor masterbedroom,oversizeddeck,andassociationpool.Offered at$935,000.

CUMBERLAND FORESIDE - Solid Robert Walker garrison w/limitedwaterviews,rightstostonepier&deededROWto beach,largedoublelot.4bedrooms,largelivingroomw/fire¬ place.diningroom,andoffice/den.-GreatSeasideneighborhood!. Offeredat$609,900.

FALMOUTH — Exceptional gambrel colonial home with a wonderful barn & 3-room office. Home offers a sunny kitchenw/largeeatingarea,spaciouslivingroomw/builtinsandfireplace,4bedrooms,2.5baths&walk-upattic. Offeredat$469,000.

FALMOUTH-ElegantI-levelhomeoffering2-bedroomsuites, custom-builtoffice-couldbe3rdbedroom,dramaticliving-room w/fireplace.vaultedceiling&skylights,largediningroomw/builtincustomhutchandspaciouskitchenw/Sub-Zerorefrigerator. Offeredat$849,000.

FALMOUTH-Underconstruction!TheEdgewaterstylefeatures anexpandedlivingroom,large2nd-floorbonusroom,Ist-floor mastersuite,centralair.LocatedinTheTidewaterFarmw/river access&theconvenienceofRouteI.Offeredat$659,900.

FALMOUTH FORESIDE - Cottage-style home built in 2002 w/3,1OO+SFinveryprivatewoodedlocation.Featuresinclude,kitch¬ enw/graniteandcherry,livingroomw/gasstove.2nd-floorlibrary area,hardwoodthroughout,wrap-aroundporchandhottub.Offered at$625,000.

NORTH YARMOUTH - Over 4000SF colonial on 5 acres.Greatroomw/beamceiling&stonefireplace,cher¬ rykitchen,formallivingroom&diningroomand4bed¬ roomsincludinglargemaster-bedroomsuite.Lovelygrounds & pool. 8 minutes to shopping & 1-295! Many upgrades! Offeredat$549,900.

WESTBROOK-PictureperfectColonialw/everyattention, todetail.5bedrooms.4bathrooms,fireplacew,'adjoiningsit¬ tingroomw/fireplace.formaldiningroom,finishedbasement, stunningcherry,granite&Vikingkitchen,andIst-flooroffice. Offeredat$534,900.

YARMOUTH-Elegant4-bedroom,3.5-bathroomhomeoffering newlyrenovatedgranitekitchenw/newdacorcustomstainless appliances.,beautifulsunroomoverlookingin-groundgunitepool, largemastersuitew/officeand3rd-floorgreatroom.Offeredat $795,000.

YARMOUTH-SpectacularYarmouthoceanfrontlotoffering4 acresand340feetofoceanfrontage.Privatesettingandwestern views.Offeredat$550,000.

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Starr Cottage, Dark Harbor-Classic 1790s Greek Revival post-and-beam Cape, idyllically nestled amid glorious sun¬ rise and sunset waterviews over Dark Harbor, Gilkey Harbor, and bay islands. Over4,000crisplyappointedandrestored square feet of year-round living space. Five bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 4 fireplaces. On 2.4 meticulously landscaped acres on Ames Cove. SI,950,000

Two Hillside Lots -Total 18 acres on oneofIslesboro'shighestpoints,gentlv sloping almost half a mile to the island centerline.Potentialdistantwaterviews withselectivecutting.Somerestrictions. Lush mixed woodland, peaceful "upisland."$199,000

Mill Creek 1870s Four-Bedroom Cottage—Well-maintained 2,200-sq.fL house, completely renovated in 1994. Hardwood flooring, cathedral ceiling, partiallvfurnished.Fiveacresoflovelv landscaping, 484 feet of shore frontage, open meadow, and pond. A masterpiece ofdesignandcomfort.$695,000

Seal Harbor Post & BeamWonderful sunset views over thebayandhillsfromthissub¬ stantial2,500sq.ft.,four-bed¬ room home tucked amid the

258feetofbeachfrontanddock. Delightfullandscaping;private, protected,androomforaguest house. Barn guest apartment, heated garage/shop. Just about alltheamenitiesyou'dneedtoenjovacoast¬ al Maine island communitv. $1,400,000

Turtle Head Cove Waterview-3-bedroom, 3-bath home on about 2.6 acres. Greatroom,2,000sq.ft.,largetieldstone fireplace, rugged exposed beams, knottypineinterior,largedeck.Beachacrossthe road.$525,000

East Shore Drive Building LotsDark Harbor area, 3.4 and 1.7 hillside acres; land rises to vour choice of sev¬ eralpotentialbuildingsites.Sun-dappled woods; beech, yellow and white birch, pine,spruce,fir,andcedartrees.Arare opportunity with today's inventory. $150,000each;$280,000together.

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Stone Cove—East Boothbay

Sited for captivating .southwesterly views over Linekin Bay. this 3-bedroom 3^-bath home offers traditional appeal with modern conveniences. Two fireplaces,first-floormastersuite,library,den.Pri¬ vate deep-water dock and float. $2,450,000

Western Ledge—Boothbav

Stately 3-to-4 bedroom home located on a private peninsula on the Damariscotta River. 900’+ of deep-water frontage with private dock and float. Many custom de¬ tails and amenities. 51.890,000

Dogfish Head—Southport

One-level oceanfront home with new¬ ly remodeled kitchen, living room with cathedral ceiling and stone fireplace.

River with panoramic westerly views. Large barn otters othce and storage space. Custom stonework and land¬ scaping. $ 1,100,000

Molly’sPoint—Southport

Spectacular elevated westerly views of the islands and beyond with over 150' of deep-water frontage with private dock and floaton2.1+/-acres.3-bedroom, 2-bath cape with living room with beamed cathedral ceiling

andfireplace,mas¬ tersuite,attached 2-car garage, and custom gardens. $1,295,000

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SURRY:Bright&beautiful,new,3-BD,2-BA homenestledinthewoods.#885090 $449,000 Margarets Ann 207-942-6711 mcampbell@tcreal.com

ELLSWORTH: Exquisitewaterfrontestateoffers everyamenityforaluxuriouslifestyle.#866647 Russ 800-639-4905 rkh@tcreal.com

BANGOR: Graceful,elegantlivinginthis7BR Colonial.Largelot.#876054 $249,000 Russ 800-639-4905 rkh@tcreal.com SKOWHEGAN: Sun-drenched Contemporary on5acres.Beautifulviews!#869211$335,000 Nina 207-660-1066 ninapleasants@tcreal.com

BANGOR: Gorgeous,sereneColonialfilledwith amenities.Spectacular!#875977 $429,000 Abe 207-942-6711 abechase@tcreal.com

HAMPDEN: Waterfronthomeoverlooksthe PenobscotRiver.#889280 $570,000 Kathy 207-862-7003 kmshmore@tcreal.com

EnjoystunningsunsetviewsoverthelakesGreatBayfromthis exceptionalfour-bedroomhome.Thehomefeaturesafirstfloormaster-bedroomsuite,custom-builtkitchenwithtile floorsandanelegantdining/livingroomspacewithcathedral ceiling.Thissiteoffersawell-landscapedwaterfrontlotwith over240feetoffrontagewithdockandfloat. $825,000

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Coastal Living Magazine 2008 Idea House-Located in 'Beachwalk atPinepoint,' anoceanfrontcommunityona7-milestretchofpristine beachinScarborough.Thisexpertlycrafted3.45OSFshingle-stylehome isaccentedwith.state-of-the-artdesign,materials&amenities.Archi¬ tecturalwindowsandcustom-designedfloorplaninvitesunlighttoevery comer.Agourmetkitchenwithislandandbutler’spantryincludesrob¬ in’seggblueantiquedcabinetry,exquisitehardware,granitecountertops, customflooring,moldings,andfinedetails,allhandselectedbyoneof thearea’stopinteriordesigners.Entertainfriendsandfamilyonthelarge wraparoundpatiowherecoastalbreezes,sights,andsoundshelpcreate lastingmemories.Theluxuriousowner’ssuiteincludesastunningmaster bath,dressingarea,andprivatesecond-storydeck.Thesecond-floorbo¬ nusroomcanbecustomdetailedtoyourpreference.Additionaldetailis availableuponrequest.$1,450,000

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Jefferson — This3-bedroom, 2-bath home has newer master bedroom w/bath,fireplaceindin¬ ingroom,beehiveoven, woodstoveinlargeeat-in kitchen, post-and-beam barnandseparatework¬ shop.Thirtyminutesto Augusta,Rockland,Cam¬ den,orDamariscottaar¬ eas. $222,900 SofalM'inSlonefrom

withmagnificentviewsof DamariscottaLake.This homefeatures16rooms, 5fireplaces,indoorpool, well-maintained barn on4.6manicuredacres. Includedisaccesstoa privatesandybeachand dockwithwaterfrontage. $600,000

Jefferson — Beautiful 1800scolonialthathas been updated with new furnace,windows,sills, andshingles.Thishome has6bedrooms,2baths, familyroom,livingroom, dining room, hot-tub room, laundry room, deck,patio,andanover¬ sizedgarage-allon10+/acres! $525,000

Whitefield — A true gem-late 1800s home with many updates, in¬ cludingacherrykitchen withslatecountersand allwoodfloors.Thereis alsoalargebarn.This property'issituatedon a dead-end gravel road on 63+/- mostly wooded acres!Amust-seeforoldhomelovers. $400,000

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GREAT POND - Private&spa¬ cious 6-bedroom cape, custom kitchen,livingroomw/fieldstonc fireplace,sunroom,officeroom.Ca¬ thedralceilings.Easternshore,deck atwater'sedgew/outstandingsunsets forsummerevents.Level2+/-acre lotOne-of-a-kindwaterfronthome onGreatPond.$1,675,000

GREAT POND - Rareopportu¬ nitytoownawatersidecottageon theNorthShoreof Great Pond. 2 bedrooms,bunkhouse,1-carga¬ rage,andlivingroomw/fieldstone fireplace.Locatedashortdistance fromMt.Philiphikingtrail.Award¬ edthe“LakeSmart”Achievement Awardin 2007!$579,000

LONG POND - Charmingcottage atwater’sedge.Enjoythesunsets fromyourdeck,newkitchen,1-car garage,2bedrooms,2baths,2lofts, porch, new dock system, bunk¬ house,boatmooring&alsofur¬ nished.ShortdistancetoBelgrade LakesGolfCourse&hikingtrails. $399,000

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Aweathered,shingledcottage-stylehome,quiet end-of-thc-roadlocation,agentlelandscape,and 130'ofcoastalsplendor.Stepinsidetoacomfort¬ able,well-plannedinterior,openandlightand designedtomaximizethefar-reachingoceanand sunsetviews.Welcomingtouchesincludeastone fireplace,enclosedsunporch,andprivatebalcony offthemastersuite. 8852,650

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GREAT POND - Year-round home,4bedrooms,3baths,familyt room,customkitchen.Cathedral ceilings,skylights,deck,2.5acres. ShortdrivetoBelgradeLakesVil¬ lage. $1,100,000

GREAT POND - Cottageatwater’s edge.2bedrooms,1bath,spacious kitchen,skylights,livingroom/ familyroomplus2-cargaragewith roomabove.Dock,boatlift,and pontoonboatwithtrailer. $449,900

NORTH POND - Newlyrenovated 2-bedroom-plus-loftatwater’sedge. Greatsunsets,sandyswimarea, livingroom&diningroomopen¬ conceptwithexposedbeams.Just bringyourlawnchaitsandrelax! $289,000

Updated 3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath open conceptcolonialon1.6wellland¬ scapedacres.Newgranitecountertops &stainlesssteelappliances&large islandinkitchen.Freshlypainted interior&exteriorwithrefinished hardwood floors. 4 Bedroom septic allowsforthirdfloorexpansion.Call tosetupashowing!

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itscloseproximitvtothecityofPortlandandthePortland Interna¬ tional Jetport.Thehouseissituatedonanacre-plusoceanfrontlot. givingalloftheroomsmagnificentviewsofCasco Bay.Thiswell-ap¬ pointed home has quality craftsmanship throughout its many rooms, and includes both informal and more formal spaces for elegant en¬ tertaining.Patiodoorsfromboththelivingroomandthefamilyroom leadtoadeckandbrickpatioforsummer’senjoyment.Includedwith thishomeisanadditionalbuildableoceanfrontlotofoneacrewhichis prescntlvimprovedwithatenniscourtandacabana.

The West Mansion - Largest home builtinthe20thcenturyintheCity ofPortlandoffersover13,000square feetoflivingwithoutstandingorigi¬ nalwoodworkthroughout.Thirteen fireplacesandnewgourmetkitchen featuredinmagazines.$2,400,000

CumberlandEstate-4-bedroomcolo¬ nialwithkitchen/fomilyroomoverlook¬ ingprivategrounds.Hardwoodfloors throughoutandformallivingroomwith fireplace.6+acres$479,000

1886 West End Duplex - Restored andupdatedinhighstyle.Newcus¬ tomkitchen,newoakpaneledli¬ brary,mastersuiteand2-carcarriage house.$649,000

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1st Time Offered Estate - Over 4,000squarefeetoflivingspace.Liv¬ ingroomwithcathedralceilingsand largestonefireplace,700footmaster suitefireplace,andterrace,extensive landscapingwithwaterfallandpond, 5-cargarageandstable.$895,000

CapeElizabeth,BroadCove-4bed-I rooms,hardwoodfloors,newkitch¬ enandfront-to-backfireplacedliving room.Homehasniceyardandaccess totheocean.$429,000

Are you ready for a change from the "big city" rat race? Do you enjoy gourmet cooking? Do you love entertaining and understand the mechanics of "tax shelters"? I lave you stayed at B & B's and Inns and feltcomfortablewiththe"unique"classofgueststhatenjoythatstyle oftravel?Peoplelikeyourselfthatarewelltraveled,enjoyliterature, theartsandthejovsoffinedining!Whileyouwereenjoyingyourstays at up-market Inns did you say to your significant other, "WE CAN DO THIS!' Richard & Cheryl, the aging, experienced (2 previous INNS in NH.) Ix.it robust owners of this truly "Unique Yankee B & B & "D"INN property (see "reviews" at www.uniqueyankeeofmaine.com) have built a magnificent "Green" Energy Star 2nd home (see parpac.com) on the adjoining property and we are interviewing candidates who might

qualifytotakeover(withourhelp)whereweareleavingoff(specialstated incomefinancingavailable).The"in-season"potentialforsummerterrace dining(wehaveneverseena"blackfly"-tooclosetotheocean)onthe 1500 sq. ft. TREX/FIBRON deck is exciting. Take the virtual tour. Then book a night and come "check us out". Try the complimentary' legendary' SicilianPastadinner.TheIxisinessis"turnkey"andwewillbestaying onintheannexasasupportteam...butweneedtobecutfromthesame "boltofcloth"I.E."compatible".Youtoomustlove"living"bythesea andtheIxrsy,healthylifestyle.Pricedbelowtheappraisedpropertyvalue at $990,000. If you appraise yourself as "unique" AND are ready for a change, call us at 1-866-644-1502 or E-mail to uniqueykS’tidewater.net. Propertytaxesare$2,584annually.

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ThunderHillisanincomparablees¬ tate,perfectlysuitedtoitsmatchless 3+acresetting,withunparalleledqualIityandluxuriousamenitiesworthy ofaworld-classresort.Mastersuite withgym,lappool,sauna,fireplace,& dressingroom.Oceanviews,pool,ten¬ nis,&bam.VT#1339095$5,950,000

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Enjoycarefreeluxurylivinginthis stunningBadger'sIslandcondoover£4 lookingthePiscataquaRiver.The one-levelopen-conceptunitcaptures ‘ magnificent views and features a fully■ ’?Fiy equipped kitchen. Tie your boat up attheprivatedock;strollacrossthe bridge to downtown Portsmouth. _ . VT #1463901 $1,195,000

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■Old-worldcharm&elegancedistinguish this French Country Manor. Finecraftsmanship&custommoldings/cabinetry,bead-boardceilings, marble/granite counters. Cobble¬ stonecourtyards,guestcottage& access to Crescent Beach. Unob¬ structedocean,lighthouse,andmarsh views. VT #1008834 $1,699,000

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CharmingEarlyAmericanreproduc¬ tion home with the charm of yes¬ teryearandtoday'samenities.Three rfirst-floorBRs&2nd-floormaster suite.Thefront-to-backlivingroom Iboastsalargewood-burningfireplace, exposedbeams,andwidepinefloors. Enjoythegardenoasisfromthebright sun room.VT #1491229 $432,000

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CHANDLER S WHARF, OLD PORT.. .WalktoalltheOldPorthastooffer.All Chandler'sWharfunitshave2bedrooms,2to214baths,fireplaces,decks,2garagespaces,andbeau¬ tifulwaterviews.Thegatehouseprovidesaround-the-clocksecurityandhandlesyourpackagesand mail.Therearefivedistinctiveunitsavailable.Threearefirst-floorone-levelunitsandtheothersare townhomeswiththreelevelsofdramaticspace.Thepricesrangefrom$425,000to$650,000. PleasecallPhilipLee• Office: 207-553-2484 •

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Beautifulcondowithalltheluxuriesofin-townlivingnexttotheworld-class DeeringOaksPark.Greatvalueat$225,000forthis1400sq.ft.2-bedroom. Largerooms,intricatestained-glasswindows,andagreatopportunitytoap¬ plyyourfinishingtouches.

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ROCKPORTVILLAGE-ExquisiteVictorianresidence,restoredtoperfec¬ tion!16rooms,6-BRs,5FPs,private1stfl.guestsuite,2-storycarriage house,gardens,specimentreesandshrubson3+acres.$1,895,000

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ROCKPORT-Beautifullyrenovatedchurchwithartgalleryand3-BRres¬ idence.ClassicNewEnglandlines,stainedglass,soaring,light-filled spaces,exquisitedetail,belltower,waterviewsthroughout.$1,695,000

CUSHING,GRAYROCKS-6-BR summerhomew/dock,guesthouse, boathouseand6acres.$2,650,000

ST.GEORGE,CRAIGNAIRINN-2 buildingswith21units,diningroom &lounge,3-Diamond.$1,200,000

OWLSHEAD-SeasideCottage w/islandviews,4-BRs,mastersuite, 2FPs,deckandbeach.$1,595,000

BELFASTWATERFRONT-4-BRs, fabulousharborandbayviews,FP, mastersuiteandbeach.$1,110,000

RACKLIFFISLAND,ST.GEORGE3-BRLogCabin,1.5woodedacres &200ft.onSealHarbor.$525,000

CAMDEN-Newer4-BRhome,cus¬ tomtrim,crownmoulding&floors, seasonalriverviews.$459,900

CAMDENVILLAGE-Vintage4-BR Farmhouse,perioddetails,FP,1st fl.mastersuiteandbam.$599,000

HOPE,HIGHFIELDSFARM-Re¬ stored3-BRCapeon18+acresof fieldsandpondfrontage.$925,000

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Sweeping Southerly Views - Setonalargej beautifully landscaped J sloping lot. offering J dramatic Jong views down the Damariscotta River towardtheVillageofEastBomhbav.1heoriginal househasbeencompletelyrenovated,andincludesa largeadditionfeaturingalirsi-Hoormusterbedroom.tastefullydecorated.withmagnificentviewsfrom every room. A large cov«(£d porch provides outdoor L fijOYtnciHXM Common-. * * mvonap complete this *“-jderf.fipAtkage $849,000

DistinctiveSouthportIslandWaterfront-.Mam homefeaturesfourIxdroom.s,twoandahalfbaths, greatroomwithcherryfloors.fieldstonechimney, and woodstove. Side veranda brings vou breezes oilthewater.Lovelyspaciousopendeckottering panoramic views or scenic ‘ lownsend Gut’ and all us marine activity. Handsome mm work and grand sUurwayfoundonlvmtheolderstatelyhomes.Sep; rategue^fquartersottertwooedroomswithprivate watersidedeck,onefullbath,andagaswoodstove.

*7.Oversizeddeepwaterdockwithlovelystudto/boat$1,495,000

Damariscotta River Waterfront - Over5(K) feetofwaterfrontage’ 1hissophisticatedhome isaperfectvacationhouseoryear-roundresidence. With southerly views from almost every room, the open floor plan accommodates a large custom kitchen,elegantgreatroomwithfireplace,formal diningroom.andgraciousmastersuite.Theprofes¬ sionallylandscapedsard.expansivebackdeck,and heatedpoolcontributetoaresort-hkeatmosphere.

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LONG LAKE, NAPLES - PRIVACY AND VIEWS from this beautifully maintained estate new tothemarketwith+7-328'offrontage.Boathouse,cementpier,stonecustompatioat water'sedge,beautifullandscapingon+7-2.32acreswithextensivemeasurestakento insureprivacy.3-bdrm,2/2bath1958logsidedhomewithmanyupdatesdonewithpick¬ wickpinethroughout,fieldstonefireplace.Sunnythreeseasonporch.2-bdrmsononeend ofhousewithbath,pickwickpinekitchencabinetswithgranitecountertops,masterbed¬ roomsuitewithlargebathandprivateofficewithskylightsandlotsofglasswithviewsof lake.2garagesthathouses4carseach,1-cargarageusedforwood.500-gallongasoline pump. Children's playhouse. Has whole-house generator, underground sprinklers Furnace, septicsystem,wellupdatedinpast5-10years.Sharesownershipwith85acresacrossstreet toprotectprivacy.Calltodayforyourprivateshowing.

HARRISON - LONG LAKE - EAST SIDE - Well maintained 3-bedroom, 1.5 bath, +71400 sq. ft. Contemporary home with unfinished daylight basement waiting for you to finish with back wall and flue already in with many new updates since 2001, attached 3-season and 2-car garage, new deck overlooking the lake off of the open kitchen, dining and living room w/gas fireplace. Shallow entry w/octagonal lakesided deck w/views of the mountains from this +7-100' frontage. 30% expan¬ sion within 100' of waterfront not used yet. Only $684,900! #858931

LONG LAKE - BRIDGTON - Sandy, sandy sandbar comes with this 2003 - 4-bedroom, 4-bath, 4600 sq ft Contemporary on +/-1.53 level acre beautifully landscaped lot. Open kitchen, dining and living room with lots of glass, granite countertops, field¬ stonegasfireplace,cathedralceilings,Braziliancherryfloors.2-cargarageunder with finished basement w/fireplace. Also detached 3-car garage, whole-house generator, sprinkler system, and a water's edge cottage all for $1,295,000

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NEW ENGLAND HOMES & LIVING

Sedgwick: Walerfront home with 205' of shoreatthejunctionofEggemogginReach andtheprotectedharborintheBenjaminRis¬ er.Enjoytheparadeofboats,beautifulviews, gardens,andmaturefruittrees.Delightinliv¬ inginthispeaceful,quiet,well-established neighborhood.$840,000

Bucksport: KnownastheLinwoodCottage, thisbeautifullyrestoredmerchant'shouse, ca.1853.overlooksthePenobscotRiverand FortKnox.Auniqueandhistoriclandmark,it offers3bedrooms,newbaths,newkitchen, andspaciousrooms.$298,000

EastBlueHill: Open,light,andwelcoming describesthisrecentlybuilthomecomplete withcustomfinishes,alixingroomwithfire¬ place.andwoodfloorsthroughout.Nestled intoanewsubdivision,thishomeoffers3 bedroomsandviewsofthepond.$455,000

loddyPond,Penobscot:Wonderfulproperty with10.33acresandlongshorefrontageof¬ fers4-seasonaccesstothepond,lovelyviews fromthepeninsula,andaprivate,tranquilset¬ ting.Greatboating,swimming,andfishing. Restrictionsinplace.$385,000

Sedgwick:Thisnaturallybeautifullandwith 246'ofsaltwaterfrontageonaquiettidalcove offersanidealspottobuildanewhome.El¬ evated3.8-acresiteontheBagaduceRiser provideslovelyviewsandsmall-boataccess toCastineandPenobscotBay.$245,000

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1placedmyhandoverthecupand thankedherbeforeshepoured.Iexplained thatIwassurethenextcoupleofdayswould behectic,andIneededtogohomeandgeta goodnight'ssleep,somethingthatwouldbe impossibleifIcaffeinatedmyselfanymore. Shecheerfullywhippedmycheckfromthe pocketinherapronandslappeditonto thecounterwithaflourishthat,asalways, exemplifiedherabundanceofenergyand highlightedmylackofit.Iplunkedasalt shakeronmylastten-dollarbill,exitedthe cafe,andheadedhome.

Exhaustioncaughtupwithmebefore 1crestedthefirsthill,but1forcedmyselfto pickupthepaceandmadeithomeinshort order.Draggingmyselfupthestairs,Iknew 1hadonlyonethingtodobeforehopping intobed.1neededtocallCalandlineupa boatridetoCobbleHarborfortomorrow

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Thenextmorning,afterbreakfastatthe cafe,CalandImadeourwaytothedock. Weboardedthe SeaPigeon andcastoff.Just abouteverymooringinthecommercialhar¬ borwasheldbyaskifforrowboat,which meantthatthefishermenofGreenHaven wereoutinforcetoday,anxioustobenefit frompricesthatwerefinallyrisingafterthe highseasonglut.

The thintrailing end ofthe funnelwhisked awayinthetideatthe faredge ofthecircling gulls while thebody ofthe oily puddle encompassed the SeaPigeon.

Themoodoftheentiretownfluctuated alongwiththemarketpriceandsupplyof lobster.VirtuallyeverypersoninGreen Haven-evenpeoplefarremovedfrom fishing-wereintunewiththeindustry. Amazing,thedegreetowhichtheuglylittle crustaceansreferredtobythelocalsas'bugs' ruleDowneastMaine.TheOldMaidscould quotemarketpriceonanygivenday,and recitestatisticsoffluxandstasisinlandings goingbackadecade.

Weweresoonslowingtoanidleand roundingthefirstchannelmarkerleading toCobbleHarbor.The SeaPigeon settled deeply,pullingthesurfaceuplikeablanket. Swingingaroundandthroughalternatingred

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nunsandgreencans,weleftthethoroughfare andheadedforthetowndock.LikeGreen Haven,CobbleHarbor'scommercialfleet wasenjoyingthiscalmdayoffshore.Aslate fallapproached,itwouldbringgreatwind, andfairdayslikethiswouldbecomescarce.

Calweavedacrookedpathtothedock throughamooringfieldlitteredwithrow¬ boats.Agentlelandingallowedmetoreach apilingwiththesternline,andIquickly loopeditwithaclovehitch.Calwrappeda mid-shiplinearoundapiling,andthenback tothecleatfromwhenceitcame.Hethen madeitfastwithajerkandcalleditgood. Hekilledtheengineandlookedquitedelib¬ eratelyathiswristwatch.

"Takeyourtime.Iain'tgoingnowhere," Calsaidinhisusualpleasantway.Idecided Calwastheperfectparbier.UnlikesomeI'd beenassignedwhowereasanxioustostab meinthebackascoverit,Calhadnodesire totakeovermyjob.Whowould?Deputy Sheriffwasnotexactlyacovetedposition, andtheinsurancegighadlainvacantalong timebeforeIappliedforit.Neitherposition hadprestigeorpower.Therewasn'teven muchpay.

AfterassuringCalthat1wouldreturnto the SeaPigeon ingoodseason-allowinghim tomakehisusualdinnertime-1hoppedup ontotherailandsteppedtothewharf.A quickglancetowardsomesquawkingbirds stoppedmeinmid-stridewhere1straddled boatanddock.

Herringgullsswoopedlow,backand forthoverasheenonthesurfacecloseoff ourstern.Itookadeepbreathandenjoyed thefamiliarfishysmelloffeedinggulls.The oilyslickspot,which1assumedhouseda schoolofbait,wasshapedlikeahurricane ontheTVweathermap.Thethintrailing endofthefunnelwhiskedawayinthetide atthefaredgeofthecirclinggullswhilethe bodyoftheoilypuddleencompassedthe Sea Pigeon. Intheabsenceofthebirds,1would havethoughtCal'sboatwaspumpingdirty bilgewaterintoCobbleHarbor.Ipeered downintothewaterpinchedbetweenthe hullandtiredock'spilings,andthereitwas. Thesourceoftheslickwasabloated,badly decomposedhumancorpse.Somehowtrou¬ bleseemedtofindmeevenintheremotest picture-postcardofCobbleHarbor.■

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