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The Harbor and Beyond by James Wolford, 20” x 30”
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Peace by Gayle Leveé, 36” x 36”
Discover a range of fine art handsomely displayed in two beautiful 1830s Greek Revival buildings when you step into this historic setting. Founded in 2006, owners Karin and Michael Wilkes represent high-quality established and emerging contemporary Maine artists highlighted in rotating exhibitions.
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LINDA PACKARD I Found a Gift In a Box of Darkness (detail)
WILLIAM IRVINE Fall Sail, oil on board, 26 x 36 inches
PHILIP BARTER (1939 2024) TOM CURRY
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71 BEACHES WITH A PAST By Sydney Alexander & Nick O’Malley
93 THE ART OF GROWIN’ Interview: Jim Messina by Clif Travers
97 MAINE BY AIRSTREAM By Colin W. Sargent
103 EVERYTHING I KNOW ABOUT PORTLAND
I LEARNED FROM MY DOG, PART 3 By Clif Travers
33 CHOWDER
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125 FINE LIVING
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129 SAXY’S BACK Interview: Vanessa Collier by Clif Travers
133 EGYPT IN MAINE By Bruce Pratt
29 FROM THE EDITOR
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137 GET OUT
221 LAST WORDS
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43 DREAM ISLANDS By Sydney Alexander & Meg Friel
195 TALKING WALLS
“Divine Slice” By Colin W. Sargent
208 NEW ENGLAND HOMES & LIVING
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You’re So Maine
You probably think this story’s about you. And it is! If you are so Maine, you likely know the “State of Maine Song,” written in 1931 by Roger Vinton Snow Sr. (1890–1953) of Falmouth. He was the rst president of the Portland Players, also established in 1931 as the Portland Dramatic Guild, one of America’s oldest community theaters. (Snow starred that year in Green Chartreuse.)
Art conservator Nancy Lee Snow, 94, picks up the phone on the rst ring. “Yes, my father-in-law wrote the ‘State of Maine Song.’”
Top that boast at your next family gathering!
Roger Jr. (1918–2006) was a towering gure (six foot four) during his terms with the Maine State Legislature. “We’re Democrats,” Nancy says. “I didn’t know Roger’s father, because he died before Roger and I were married. He was a lawyer who didn’t spend too much time practicing the law...because he was married to a Payson.”
Anything else?
“Roger Sr. was an athlete—a golfer.” She shrugs over the phone. “He was known for his handsome legs.” Oh, come on! More bragging rights?
“And tho’ we seek far and wide, Our search will be in vain To nd a fairer spot on earth an Maine! Maine! Maine!”
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ank you so much for the lovely story [“ e Prime of Miss Jane Morgan,” April 2024]. I just came back from Naples [Florida], where I was visiting with Jane, and she is very excited about the coverage.
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Future Shock
Portland City Council has approved the Portland Museum of Art’s request to have the landmark designation stripped off this historic 1830 structure (updated in 1926 by John Calvin Stevens) at 142 Free Street so they can tear it down to make way for a $100M expansion—despite the Historic Preservation Board’s and the Planning Board’s recommendations against reclassifying it. What’s the point of having a landmark designation if it doesn’t protect the building?
Buttery Burls
Portland sculptor Travis Bullard conjures fgures from the trunks linden trees using a simple mallet and chisel. “They carve like butter. The images are already there by nature.” Stay tuned for more on the linden trees circling Back Cove.
A Mainer in Full
TimOn July 8, 1929, American pilots Lewis Yancey took off in the Bellanca Pathfinder flight. Their calculations through the fog were guided Longines pocket chronometer presented on arrival in Rome to fellow aviator Italo Balbo, Mussolini’s General of the Air Force. Good souvenir, controversial recipient: Mussolini’s potential rival died when his plane was shot down under “friendly fire” during At a Christie’s auction, this beach baby sold in a lot for 68,750 Swiss Francs ($81,099).
Welcome Home
In an earlier life, The Piscataqua River Bridge, the entry point into Maine for millions, was the longest in the United States when its 244-foot wooden span leaped over the same spot in 1794. It held the record until opened over the Schuylkill River
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Dream ISLANDS
Seven private islands for sale this summer.
“Jewel of Little Fork”
Butterfield Island, $1.2M
Nicatous Lake, Hancock County 8 acres
This island boasts two fully furnished main lodges, the oldest of which was erected in 1926, and three sleeping cabins built in the 1930s. Winters are lled with ice shing, snowmobiling, and sitting by the re, while
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Crow Cove Waterfront Lot Ready to Build.
2.23 acres. driveway and well installed, soils tested, cleared home site, 24x40 storage shed. Enchanting and protected cove views and frontage. Handy to town amenities and ferry. Nearby Big Tree Boating, town tennis courts, library. Grab a hammer and get started. $285,000.
Westerly Horizon Turtle Head Waterfront Building Lot
Exceptional western water views of upper Penobscot Bay from 2.6 acres of mixed hard and soft wood and fern glades with 185 feet of bold water frontage and gravel beaches. Deep water access, suitable for a dock. Subdivision restrictions and green buffer easement assure quality, density, and privacy. Soils test available. Compare to appreciate the value for $350,000
summers o er swimming and staring into a sky of a zillion stars. “On rainy days, we enjoy sitting in the original cabin around the stone replace and reading stories written by the Butterelds many, many decades ago,” says Ben Sholl, the current owner.
Trails wind through an interior speckled with wild blueberries and sheltered by a canopy of thick forest. Trek down to the island’s western side, where Moose Cove seems to lift and re ect across Nicatous Lake. Taxes are $1,100.
“Front Row Seats”
Oak Island, $129K
Kennebec River, Skowhegan, 16 acres
Members of the Abenaki Nation lived in Skowhegan before European settlers came, using nearby islands as guides on their annual trip to the seacoast. Oak Island o ered an important stopping place. It was where they could sh and plant and harvest corn on their return from the ocean,” according to Maine Memory Network.
ick with lush pine trees and surrounded by 5,000 feet of water frontage, Oak Island is just a short distance from downtown Skowhegan and “a third of a mile to the boat launch,” says John Blouin of Vallee Harwood & Blouin Real Estate. Enjoy Skowhegan’s magic connection to the Kennebec River. You’re just a 15-minute drive from Lakewood eatre and 40 miles from Sangerville Taxes are $560.
Escape the everyday...
Every day with the luxury of island living.
Ben Island, an incredible, private 4+ acre island with a newly renovated cottage at its southern edge, overlooking your own pocket beach. You'll appreciate the ease of access from the mainland with ample parking and private use of a deep water dock positioned just two minutes from your own island. Close to Portland and Boston $1,995,000
Bruce FDavis BR OK ER /OWNER
“Beating Heart”
Pine Island, $650K Long Lake, Naples, 1.22 acres
t’s got nocturnal ying squirrels. ey come out at night and start ying around. At rst, we thought they were bats,” says owner Jay Bailey. “Pine Island is privacy at the heart of the party. It has all the chaos, fun, and excitement of the Causeway—Rick’s Café, the Songo River Queen II, the shops, the seaplane rides—but you can get away from the hustle and bustle to your own spot.” Bailey purchased the island in 1998. ough it promises seclusion from people, deer, squirrels, raccoons, and all kinds of birds run wild on the island. Taxes are $5,400. “
I“Wild Strawberries”
Greer
Island, $350K, Penobscot Bay, Vinalhaven, 5.1 acres
Jim took me out to the island for the rst time in my life. I think there were only two pine seedlings. Over the span of forty years, we planted every single tree on that island,” says owner Elizabeth Ann Arey. On Greer Island, barely a warm swim from Vinalhaven, Elizabeth and Jim cultivated a deep connection with
each other. ey married in 1960. “It was our family conservation project. It makes me very proud to see something we gave back to the land. How our family loved the wild owers, the sweet and tender wild strawberries, and views of Saddleback Lighthouse. You grow to have such an appreciation for the sky on an island like this, where you can see the stars and the Milky Way.
You get a sense of how little you are, how massive the universe is, and how lucky you are to experience its beauty. It has been a source of joy, peace, and tranquility for our family for centuries. I lost my husband to cancer years ago. I just think it’s time, since I’m in my eighties, to give it over to another family who will love it and enjoy it as we have.” Taxes are $3,582.
“O
n the Wing”
Phoebe Island
Sebec Lake, Bowerbank
.5 acres
When you live on an island, you don’t need to build a moat.
“High on a stone ledge just inches from the water, through the windows of this cottage, you get the ‘Audubon experience,’” says owner Jay Bailey. “ ere are ospreys, hawks, egrets, herons, di erent species of ducks, and loons. ere’s a great shing spot nearby, and it’s the favorite place for loons to dive for them, as well. Hummingbirds—so many—battle over the feeders we put out for them.” Phoebe Island puts you in direct contact with wild birds. “For years, from my front porch, I watched a new set of eaglets learn to y. First, the babies just sat on branches near the nest. en they ew a little farther until nally, they were making regular trips out over the water.” Phoebe Island is part of a larger parcel that is for sale for $1.5M. Taxes are $2,000 including the 22 acre parcel. JAY
1491 INDIAN RIVER ROAD JONESPORT, ME 04649
$1,800,000
Riverside Farm and West Wind Farm have been combined into one spectacular Oceanfront parcel of over 44 acres and almost 4000’ of frontage on the Indian River Bay. A very charming mid 1800’s farmhouse has been tastefully restored and a wonderfully restored 1700 sq ft attached barn and shop. Plenty of areas for multiple other homes on the water along with blueberry fields and open pastures.
373 SEAL POINT RD, LAMOINE, ME 04605 | $849,000
Very private post and beam sitting in a tranquil cove off the Seal Point Road in Lamoine. Great location close to MDI/Acadia and Ellsworth and beautiful water frontage with exposed ledges at low tide and plenty of wildlife. Two bedrooms down with shared bath and another large loft upstairs that could be turned into a primary bedroom suite and bath or just use it as a loft. Completely remodeled the winter of 23/24 with new kitchen, new flooring and paint, new appliances and boiler (also existing wood boiler that is tied into the system). Large screen room on water side and 16 x 16 workshop/shed. Attached two car garage that used to have another bathroom in it and could again.
$489,000
This contemporary and authentic Maine log cabin situated on 20 acres offers beautiful views across Frenchman’s Bay of Mt. Desert Island and Bar Harbor lights. This home is turnkey, with 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths, plus an additional large bonus Master Bedroom in the finished basement.
62 SOLS CLIFF ROAD, BAR HARBOR, ME 04609 | $7,400,000
The classic New England cottage perched high above Frenchman Bay on Sols Cliff has views from the Porcupine islands to the Egg Rock lighthouse and beyond. Enjoy watching cruise ships and whale watch boats passing just below the oversized 130-foot granite and bluestone terrace with outdoor kitchen and granite fireplace. The 4 bedroom main house is a John Libby timber frame with a three story cathedral living area that boasts a granite fireplace and stonework. Beautiful master suite with views of the bay and islands; master bath with walk-in shower area with soaking tub and just around the corner is your own gym area. The second floor of the carriage house is a two bedroom apartment with a kid’s bunk room and play loft above.
“Numinous, Luminous”
Bramble Island
$629K
Mooselookmeguntic Lake Rangeley, .18 acres
The island faces southwest, so you’re looking at trust land where there’s nothing, not one light,” says agent James L. Eastlack real estate agent of Morton & Furbish Real Estate. “ ere’s no light pollution, nothing at all to interfere with the clear view from the cottage’s covered porch.” Bramble Island features a 650-squarefoot, two-bedroom cottage with a red roof so bright you can see it from outer space. Don’t forget the adorable ring of pine trees and a “good-sized” boathouse. Pulling o Bald Mountain Road, you can park at your 1.15-acre mainland lot and set o towards your private oasis. “ is is a seasonal property. e owners open it in mid-May and close in mid-October.” Taxes are $3,080.
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Seaside Suites - Old Orchard Beach
Ideally located just steps away from the beach and the pier. Two freestanding buildings offer varied accommodations. Easy to manage, this unique property benefits from stylish updates and renovations.
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Gorges Grant - Ogunquit
Resort hotel with varied accommodations including luxury suites, resort amenities including indoor/outdoor pools is wellestablished as one of Ogunquit’s preeminent hotels.
Harraseeket Inn - Freeport
Premier full-service hotel and conference facility. The resort-like campus includes upscale accommodations - deluxe rooms, suites, townhouses, and an award-winning restaurant.
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SPRING LAKE –property on a great remote body of water. Off grid w/generator, year round building, detached garage, Ice fish, hunt, enjoy all seasons! $495,000.
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PINE GROVE LANE – Located close to the village with expansive southwest views of Rangeley Lake, 4 beds, 3.5 baths, very close to Saddleback Ski Area, snowmobile and ATV from your doorstep, heated garage! $639,000. www.Morton-Furbish.com
James L. Eastlack, Owner Broker 207-864-5777 or 207-670-5058 | JLEastlack@gmail.com
Bramble Island
RANGELEY LAKE – 2582 Main St - Wonderful commercial business on Main Street w/ 105' on Rangeley Lake, Marina/ Convenience Store, 25+ Slips, Gas, Shop, Downtown Commercial Zoning, High Traffic Location, $965,000.
An amazing opportunity to own a private island on Mooselookmeguntic Lake PLUS a 1.15 Acre Building LOT on the mainland. Located of the Bald Mountain Road with deeded access to Parking AND ability for DOCK to access property. The island ofers a 2 bedroom cottage in immaculate condition with a small kitchenette, incinerating toilet and an outdoor shower. Fully powered with electricity, propane stove and hot water heater, all the comforts you can imagine! Wonderful covered porch, new aluminum dock and good sized boathouse for storage of all your toys. This island ofers miles of views across the lake at nothing but conservation land and no light pollution. If you are looking for the ultimate summer cottage...look no further, call today for a private showing! A Private Island, A Building Lot.... CALL TODAY!
SPRING LAKE – 6 Spring Lake Rd - Escape to nature and a wonderful waterfront property on a great remote body of water. Off grid w/generator, year round building, detached garage, Ice fish, hunt, enjoy all seasons! $495,000.
RANGELEY LAKE – Lakeside Marina & Convenience - Wonderful business opportuinty in downtown commercial zoning, convenience store, 25 boat slips, gas, boat rental business, great waterfront location! $965,000.
20 Vista Lane – RANGELEY LAKE – A rare offering, the Buena Vista Estate on 567 feet of deep water frontage,53 private acres w/south facing exposure, total privacy, development potential. $2,650,000.
RANGELEY LAKE VIEWS – 21 Pine Grove - 4 Beds, 3.5 Baths, Fully Furnished, SW facing views w/LOTS of sun, Snowmobile and ATV from your doorstep, Detached 32x32 garage fully heated, a must see! $639,000.
PROCTOR ROAD – Gorgeous VIEWS overlooking Rangeley Lake and Saddleback Ski Area, wonderful estate property located just outside the Rangeley village, 48.32 Acres,4 bed,4.5 bath home w/ guest quarters. $1,495,000.
277 Stephens Road – MOOSELOOK LAKE – West facing Sandy Beach frontage, 4 bed, 3 bath home w/attached 3 car heated garage and detached 3 car garage w/large bonus room! $850,000.
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Mtn. Road – MOOSELOOK LAKE
rare offering, 4 bed, 4.5 bath contemporary lakefront home w/beach, detached garage AND private island w/2 bedroom guest cottage, 3.56 Acres! $1,899,000.
$2.25M
Sandy Pond, Freedom, 12 acres
Iwas kayaking one evening just as the sun was setting. As I paddled around the pond, a otilla of four loons slipped behind me. ey stayed with me as I paddled to the back of the island. ere I saw a doe and her fawn emerge “Night Moves” Lamson Island
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BELGRADE LAKES VILLAGE SKOWHEGAN
Own your own island in Maine on the Kennebec River. A 16 acre island with 5000 feet of water frontage. The island seems remote but is close to town and all the recreational opportunities in Maine. MLS 1578743 $129,000 John Blouin 207-446-7708
This home sits on .55 acres with water views. Located near shops, restaurants, a golf course, and lake access. The home has a one bedroom apartment on the 2nd floor with a deck and water views. This house is both commercial and residential. MLS 1589714 $450,000 Julie Peacock 207-446-7227
Year-round home offering stunning west-facing sunset views. This beautiful colonial-style home boasting 4BD4BA across three full floors of living space is both spacious and elegant. The 2-car attached garage, hardwood and tile floors on the main and lower levels. A wood-burning fireplace in the living room and wood stove in the lower-level family room. MLS 1586543 1,350,000 Shelly Kilmer 207-441-4488
Lakefront lot consists of 6.6 acres with 620 feet of pristine water frontage on the last remaining open cove on Woodbury Pond. The waterfront along the shore is just perfect with level approach and good water depth at private dock. It is 10 miles to the 295 and the Maine Turnpike. MLS 1590643 $900,000 John Blouin 207-446-7708
13-acre parcel of land offers a unique opportunity to create a retreat on the shores of the stunning Annabessacook Lake. Expansive property provides an idyllic setting for a family compound or a private reserve. MLS 1579942 $420,000 John Blouin 207-446-7708
Colonial masterpiece. 6 bedrooms, 2 offices, a great room and 3 full baths. High coffered ceilings in the dining room with original woodwork along with chestnut & walnut doors. Rare opportunity to own a piece of history in a breathtaking setting. MLS 1585637 $750,000 Shelly Kilmer 207-441-4488
MONMOUTH
Perfect spot on a Maine lake to build your dream home on the waterfront. A camper with septic system already in place! This amazing 12.74 acre level waterfront lot on Annabessacook Lake is a rare find and has over 1500 feet. There is a circular drive and trails on the property. MLS 1584146 $550,000 John Blouin 207-446-7708
CONCORD
Just Completed a new access point to this marvelous property. The seller just completed a parking lot and a new bridge over the stream on its own land. Solitude and privacy on your 100 acres. Tremendous opportunity for your own private compound in coveted Bingham area. MLS 1576333 $350,000 John Blouin 207-446-7708
TOURS, EXHIBITS, PROGRAMS
Joshua L. Chamberlain Museum
Explore legacy, loyalty, and leadership in the home of Gettysburg hero and Maine Governor, Joshua Chamberlain, and his artistic wife Fanny.
Skolfield-Whittier House
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from the woods and swim to the mainland. e loons and I continued our trip until they eventually drifted away, and I returned home. A stunning evening,” the owner says.
Asea of maples, oaks, and pines surrounds the year-round log home here. Featuring views of “a rocky focal point across from the beach, or longer views down the pond along the 3,750 feet of shoreline, this retreat is your own private world,” says Annie Kassler of Camden Real Estate Company. It’s accessible by a causeway, although a small dock in front of the home invites the adventurous to coast in by kayak or canoe. It’s your call. e loons are waiting. Taxes are $15,024.
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The Sipping
Maine spirits, cooling classics.
STORY BY CLIF TRAVERS
It ’ s getting hot, which means it’s time to chill with some blasts from our spirited past. anks to the Maine Law of 1851, Mainers—unlike the rest of U.S. citizens who only endured Prohibition from 1920 to 1934—had 83 years to ponder our mistake and build up a mighty thirst we still haven’t quenched. Here are four cocktails that were created during Maine’s dry years, updated slightly to appeal to a contemporary palate while embracing the plethora of Maine-made spirits. Easy to make, easy to qua .
Cucumber Rickey
e gin rickey is a ri on the whiskey rickey favored by the late-19th-century lobbyist Colonel Joe Rickey and his fellow denizens of Shoomaker’s, a dive bar popular among politicos in Washington, D.C. e gin version that soon became ascendant is featured in e Great Gatsby when Daisy and Gatsby refresh themselves with “long, greedy swallows.” Refresh is the operative word for this one.
Beyond Betty
Scared of scurvy? e British Navy has you covered. Named after Royal Navy surgeon Rear-Admiral Sir omas Gimlette, the gimlet (originally made with gin) was the doctor’s means of getting. vitamin C from citrus into his shipmates. In the TV series a vodka gimlet was Betty Draper’s favorite tipple, but we’ve spiced it up a bit. We think she’d approve.
In a shaker:
Muddle 3 slices of fresh cucumber and a sprig of dill.
Juice of 1 freshly squeezed lime
Hardshore Original Gin
Fill the shaker with ice and
Strain into a tall, chilled glass
Garnish with a cucumber slice
In a shaker:
Muddle 3 basil leaves and 1 or 2 slices red jalapeño.
Add:
Juice of 1 freshly squeezed lime (¾ oz.)
¾ oz. simple syrup
3 oz. Cold River Vodka
Shake vigorously and strain into a large cocktail glass.
Garnish with a ring of jalapeño oated on a sprig of basil.
K'port Sour
Maine has a long history with rum, dating back to the 18th century when Portland was producing more molasses than any other city in the country, and there were seven rum distilleries on the waterfront. To honor this legacy, we’re mixing up a new take on a whiskey cocktail created in the late 19th century by an innovative barkeep in Chicago. It was eventually called a New York Sour due its popularity in that city, and it makes a cameo in the rst episode of the fourth season of Boardwalk Empire as Alma’s drink of choice. But we have a local version we consider even better.
In a shaker:
Combine ¾ oz. fresh lemon juice
¾ oz. simple syrup
2 oz. Three of Strong Spirits Stone Pier Rum
1 egg white (½ oz)
Dry shake hard with no ice, then add ice and shake again.
Strain over fresh ice cubes.
Top with a oat of Bluet Wild Blueberry Sparkling Wine, gently pouring it over the back of a spoon onto the foam, and garnish with a spear of three blueberries.
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e sun is bright, and the wine is white. We need a pitcher of something to chill this day down. Let’s go with a cooler inspired by the south but re ned for the north.
Clerico is a gift from Argentina, similar to a sangria but lighter and even more qua able. It was a favorite of the British in the 1800s when the South American heat proved to be too much for their genteel natures. As you will see, this drink does its work on internal temperatures, both physical and mental.
In a bowl combine:
1 halved and sliced lime
1 cup of blueberries
1 cup of cranberries
4 sliced strawberries
1 sliced and quartered orange ¼ cup of light agave
Stir well and allow to sit in the fridge for 2 hours.
In a large pitcher, combine: 3/4 cup of fruit mix
½ bottle of Martinelli’s Sparkling Cider
1 750ml bottle of Oyster Bay
Sauvignon Blanc
Stir, and pour into a large wine glass lled with ice. Best enjoyed on a deck in the sun with a view of water.
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Beaches with a Past
Get to know the sand below your toes.
STORY BY SYDNEY ALEXANDER & NICK O’MALLEY
What ’ s in a name? Not much, according to Shakespeare. But if we’re talking beaches, their names can tell us a lot. Our seaside monikers often speak to legacies, historical gures, and pivotal moments in time.
Here are eight of our favorite beaches with names that made us wonder Who? and Why?
"I found a piece of coal from the Howard W. Middleton when I was about ten years old.”
—Screenwriter Brian Daly, Portland & Higgins Beach
Willard Beach
Once known as Gurry ( sh guts) Cove, Willard Beach in South Portland now takes its name from the family of shermen and seafarers who owned the slice of land between what’s now Willard Street and Deake Street. From the early 1800s, the Willard homestead functioned variously as a farm, a boardinghouse, a bathhouse, a “tourist camp” with rental cottages, the Willard Haven Inn, and the Willard Pavilion (a restaurant and dance hall), which fell prey to the 1898 re that destroyed the trolley company’s Willard Casino (another restaurant and dance hall) across the street.
But the most recent losses are the beach’s famous shing shacks, which were swept away by a winter storm and a record high tide this past January. e two (or three, depending
Higgins Beach
Tucked away in a quiet corner of Scarborough, Higgins Beach was once part of a 130-acre farm belonging to Hiram Higgins, who rented out thirty or forty cottages on the property in the 19th century. In the 1920s, his son Edward Higgins expanded the eight-room house where he’d been accommodating over ow guests from the one hotel in town into the thirty-room hotel now known as the Higgins Beach Inn. Look closely through the sand and you’ll see the remains of the Howard W. Middleton, a coal schooner built in 1882 that sank on August 10, 1897, after striking a rock ledge near the beach. Parts of the hull are still visible, half buried in the sand.
on how you count them) remaining shacks had been used as storage buildings for buoys and nets for 150 years, predating the city itself. Fortunately, South Portland Historical Society had already partnered
with SMRT Architects & Engineers to create architectural plans and 360-degree, 3-D photographs in case the shacks were ever destroyed, and they intend to move forward with their reconstruction.
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Popham Beach
Maybe you know Popham Beach in Phippsburg as the lming location for the 1999 movie Message in a Bottle, but it has a long history. According to e Independent, George Popham, a former pirate captain, “led the rst English attempt to colonize New England, 13 years before the Pilgrim Fathers dropped anchor at Plymouth Rock in the May ower in 1620.” ough Popham’s colony failed as an early settlement, it has succeeded in becoming Maine’s busiest beach state park.
Parsons Beach
Between 1873 and 1885, brothers George and Charles Parsons purchased large parcels of these windswept dunes in Kennebunk cradled by the Mousam River. ere, composer and songwriter Cole Porter spent his school vacations from Yale with his friend and classmate Humphrey Parsons, Charles’s grandson, and wrote a song about Humphrey’s aunt Llewellyn Parsons. “Porter’s ‘Llewellyn’…was sung in the 1912 Yale Dramat[ic Association] ‘smoker’ [college burlesque] And the Villain Still Pursued Her. He wrote most of the score for e Pot of Gold while visiting the Parsons family in the summer of 1912,” writes Robert Kimball for Yale Alumni Magazine.
Goose Rocks Beach
This beach in Kennebunkport is named for its early inhabitants. According to Kennebunkport Historical Society, “Before the beach became densely populated by human summer bathers that scared them away, these rocks were home to thousands of wild geese.” A debate ensued over the name. On July 12, 1893, an announcement appeared in Kennebunkport’s summer newspaper, e Wave: “It is not the proper thing now to speak of going to Goose Rocks. at locality is now known as Forest Beach. It is very old-fashioned to refer to it by its old and awkward name.” However, Forest was short-lived; in 1895 it was changed to Beachwood, which lasted till 1929. In 1930, the Town of Kennebunkport voted to change the name back to Goose Rocks Beach.
Old Orchard
Beach
“OOB” takes its name from the orchard that omas Rogers, a settler from Salem, Massachusetts, planted above the beach in the 1630s.
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Rogers’s “Garden by the Sea” was a well-known landmark to mariners and cartographers for over a century. Although the Rogers home burned down and the family ed to Kittery during King Philip’s War in 1675, their orchard endured as a beacon for sailors and a free range for local cattle, referred to as “the Old Orchard.” “Beach” was added to the name in 1929, and this popular tourist spot has increased in fame ever since.
On July 24, 1927, the beach became a landing strip for Charles Lindbergh when his original destination, Scarborough air eld, got fogged in. In 2017, a 15-year-old OOB highschool student named Chase Walker organized a commemorative y-in fundraiser for the Make-A-Wish Foundation, with a parade of fteen small planes duplicating the legendary landing to the cheers of ve thousand plus spectators. No sun worshippers were injured during the execution of any of the landings.
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safely allow their children to wade. According to Kennebunkport Historical Society, it has also gone by the names Boothby’s Beach, Wentworth’s Beach, Kennebunk Beach, Bathing Beach, and Dipsy Bath Beach
And there we have another name that begs a question. What the heck is a dipsy bath? In the 1900s, a tourist bathhouse was built here and named Dipsy after a Rudyard Kipling poem, “ e Dipsea Chantey,” was published in 1893. e bath came to be known as one of the nest bathhouses on the coast of Maine but died a watery death when hotels— equipped with baths—sprang up along the beach in the 1950s.
Gooch’s Beach
Would you believe this Kennebunk beach is older than the United States? is inlet bears the name of the John Gooch family, who settled near the mouth of the Kennebunk River in 1637 at the behest of King Charles II. An inn was rst documented on the property in 1660, over a century before America declared its independence, and the Seaside Inn— still run by Gooch descendants—is now recognized as the oldest family-run inn and the fth oldest family-run business in the country.
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Jim Messina keeps goin’.
BY CLIF TRAVERS
Jim Messina, known for his work with Buffalo Spring eld, Poco, and Loggins and Messina, will bring his latest tour to Maine with a concert at Vinegar Hill Music eatre in Arundel on July 22. With over ve decades in the industry as engineer, producer, performer, songwriter, and mentor, Messina knows the business. Some might call him a
lucky guy, but he counters this with: “Luck is when opportunity knocks, and you’re prepared.”
When were you in Maine last?
I was there last November, at Vinegar Hill. It’s a good state to play, and I love the venue.
Do you still enjoy the road?
I still love it, and I’m loving this tour, having a great time. e audience is
unbelievable. ey’re on their feet and really digging it.
How do you blend the old and new?
We’re bringing back tunes from Bu alo Spring eld, Poco, and Loggins and Messina. I usually start with “ inking of You,” “Growin’,” and “Pooh Corner.” I joke, “I’m having some trouble remembering— help me out a little.” Songs like “Mama Don’t Dance” really get them
INTERVIEW
going. ey know all the words. ey’re singing everything with me. “Be Free” always gets a standing ovation. en we move into the new stu , and they’re loving that too. We usually wind up with “She’s Gotta Rock,” a fun way to end the show.
Who will you be playing with in Maine?
is is a new group, and I’m excited to be working with them. When I moved to Franklin [Tennessee], it was too cumbersome to get everyone to come there and rehearse, so I managed to put together people from around Nashville—a great group of talented musicians.
In your mid-seventies, what’s different?
My voice is actually getting better. When I got COVID for the second time, I went to a great doctor. He said, “Your vocal cords look like a twenty-year-old’s.” And the reason for that is I don’t sing out of my range. I know what feels comfortable, and I stick with it. I’ve taken care of my voice over the years, and it’s paid o
Road or studio?
De nitely road, right now. When I was producing as a way of life, I felt like I was helping folks make their music, but I wasn’t putting that kind of intensity into myself. I was at a point when I didn’t want to go into a situation where everyone was high, and that’s what it had become. I’m not a party person. I don’t hang with the rich and famous. My friends are my neighbors, and that’s how I like it. So, I started working with my own group of people to produce my albums with me. But the road is still my favorite part of the business.
How’d you get your start?
I was fteen or sixteen, still in high school, when I started a band called Jim Messina & His Jesters. Our album was e Dragsters I was into that surfer sound then, living in
California, and we did some excellent guitar work on that album. I think it was around 1964. It was fun. We were just a bunch of kids playing music we loved.
I had that album as a kid. I loved it.
Seriously? No way!
It’s true. In fact, I just bought it again on eBay. A little pricier now, but worth it.
at’s wild. Glad you still love it.
Since you’re a mentor now, who was yours?
Clive Davis, denitely. I admire his intuitiveness and appreciation of talent. He has a keen eye for performers. He took me under his wing and taught me so much about making music, recognizing others’ talent, and getting the best out of them.
That was when Loggins and Messina started, right? Yup. I was producing with Clive, and I was asked to take a look at this guy he was considering. We set up a meeting and in walks this tall, lanky kid with long hair and braces. He didn’t even have a guitar with him, so I loaned him one of mine. He wrote his own songs, and he did a few of them for me. By the end, we decided to produce an album for him, and Clive asked me to back him up. It turned out that I was on every song, so Clive suggested I team up with him. I did, reluctantly at rst, but it worked out. For seven albums!
How’s your relationship with Kenny now? Some duos don’t have amicable splits. I know, but we’re really good friends still. When we split, it was just a
matter of each of us having our own vision. It felt kind of like a competition at the end. But we parted on good terms, and I think we’re even better friends now. We’ve done tours together. We’re still close.
You used to engage in Gestalt. Did you fnd that it changed your work? It has. For about four or ve years, I studied under Chris Rice, a leader in Gestalt therapy. It’s designed to lead you toward your con ict and confront it. It’s about identifying your emotions. It was helpful at the time. I practice something a little di erent now. I took what I learned and made it t better for me now. Gestalt is a study. What I do is more of a method. It’s still about identifying an emotion, but then it’s a matter of putting words to it.
Does that help in the studio?
It does. I like being a calming in uence, and my practice helps with that.
What do you do to wind down?
I’m a painter, for one thing. In fact, I just had an exhibit in Nashville, and I want to do more of that. I also dabble in metal and wood. ose are the things that I love. I’m inspired by art. It energizes me, and I use it.
What’s next?
I’m heading back to Nashville for a while. I got some equipment, and I’m preparing for the next album—new material. I’m calling it e Roadsters for now. It’s going to be a mixture of genres, similar to what we’ll be doing at Vinegar Hill in July.
For more on Messina and his solo albums, visit online extras in portlandmonthly.com.
Maine by Airstream
Maine is a state of mind. So is
STORY BY COLIN W. SARGENT
Our dream excursion begins with Wilderness Edge Campground, at 71 Millinocket Lake Road. Within y- shing distance of Baxter State Park, you can choose from 47 water and
electric sites.
“I’m from Alaska,” says owner Victoria Shamp, who knows beauty when she sees it. “I started here in October 2022.”
First things rst: “We’ve partnered with shing guide Gavin
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O’Donnell to provide angling tips for some of the best shing waters in the universe.”
“ ere are about fteen lakes relatively close by,” says Wilderness Edge sta er Mike Hazelton. “Millinocket Lake, Millimagassett Lake, First Lake, Grand Lake Seboeis, Chamberlain Lake, Umbazooksus Lake, Ambajejus Lake…”
Watching over it all, Mt. Katahdin. As for Native American cultural in uence, “It’s all Penobscot until Baxter State Park. We’re fteen minutes from the entrance. On the other side of the park is Passamaquoddy. Shin Pond, for instance.”
What’s your biggest catch, ike, in the immediate area?
Vicki jumps in: “Aside from his job at Wilderness Edge?”
“A 32-inch salmon and a 22-inch brook trout,” Mike says, “right up in Baxter State Park.”
Was that salmon catch-and-release or breakfast and dinner?
“It was breakfast. Dinner I had to go out and catch. It’s incredible up here. You can see bears and moose walking down the side of the roads.”
So, icki, you’re the owner. What’s your position, ike? “Camp workah.”
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Our vote for the campground with the most enigmatic name is Whispering Falls at 620 Aroostook Road in Fort Kent. Owners Debbie and Larry Guimond say, “We’re right below the cascade on the Fish River,” minutes from the historic blockhouse that dates from the “bloodless” Aroostook War of 1838–9. e dispute arose from a boundary dispute between pre-Canadian Great Britain and the U.S. e 1842 Webster-Ashburton Treaty
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decided the delicate matter of exactly where and how Maine touches New Brunswick. e
Not all who wander are lost.
Webster here is U.S. Secretary of State Daniel Webster. What else are you going to do when you’ve already beaten the devil? England’s signatory was Alexander Baring, 1st Baron Ashburton.
But there’s more. e sh are big up here; so are the stakes: Imagine the world’s surprise to nd slipped into this innocuous document, according to Wikipedia, the “agreement that there should be an end to the slave trade on the high seas.”
Call ahead to see if water and electric hookups are ready.
Full of beauty overload, this
neck of the woods is where to visit if you’re seeking the secret Maine everybody’s looking for. e forested tent sites at the river’s edge are spacious enough to accommodate rusticating RVs. (BYO generator and be prepared to dump elsewhere, as there are no electrical hookups or waste stations.)
“Two anglers up from Georgia are down on the river right now,” Debbie says. Maybe they like the susurrations in the water here, where the river’s whispers resemble human voices. It’s like taking a seat in an auditorium just before a show: you can’t quite pick out the words, but you’re sure the river’s saying something.
At the gray edge of evening, deer drift down to the water. Not just a few.
“If you want to scare them away, hang a bar of Lifebuoy soap on a tree,” we tell her.
“Yeah!” Debbie says after a two-second silence.
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Part 3 Everything My Dog I Learned from I Know about Portland
STORY BY CLIF TRAVERS
Anyone who lives in Portland with a canine companion spends a lot of time outdoors.
Fortunately, we live in a city with an abundance of trees that absorb carbon dioxide, releasing
oxygen and negative ions, and purifying the air we breathe.
According to the U.S. Forest Service, one large tree can provide a day’s supply of oxygen
for up to four people, and a mature tree absorbs 48 pounds of carbon dioxide per year from the atmosphere. Ollie, my loyal mutt and con dant, is charged with steering us both toward the most healing places Portland has to o er. Today he heads us down Forest Avenue toward Deering Oaks, a park that speaks to this city’s appreciation of nature and the need to preserve it. Portland boasts over 20,000 trees, but few are as magni cent as those we nd here.
FROM THE ASHES
It was the mid-1800s, and Portland was booming, largely due to the shipping trade. But in 1866, the largest city re the United States had ever seen destroyed nearly 1,800 buildings in the center of the city, displacing approximately 10,000 people, according to portlandlandmarks.org. Since most of the charred structures were wood, the reconstruction was done with brick and granite, both local resources. Streets were being paved, front yards were disappearing, and the developers recognized a need for green space.
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Nathaniel Deering II owned a 260-acre farm on the outskirts of town that had already become a gathering space for city dwellers needing to escape the heat of summer. It held a small pond and a grove of oaks where people picnicked and relaxed under the green canopy. According to the book Bold Vision by eo Holtwijk and Earle Shettleworth Jr., several industries had their eyes on the
property, and if the Deerings had accepted a generous o er of $50,000, the park we now know as Deering Oaks would have become a train yard for Eastern Railroad of Boston.
ankfully, in 1879 the Deering family gave the land to Portland’s citizens in exchange for the freezing of taxes on their properties for ten years, saving themselves just over $10,000.
“Seems like a good deal,” Ollie says. He’s a pup who recognizes the bartering system of treats for tricks.
Unlike the formal parks of Europe, the design was to be true to the landscape, a “public breathing space,” as city engineer William Goodwin put it, with carriage roads curved to accommodate existing trees that are “of much greater value than a strip of rolled gravel or macadam however broad and smooth.” Goodwin considered the oaks themselves to be the park’s central feature, recommending that “No tree should be cut, even in trimming without a deep sense of responsibility and a conviction of necessity.” He envisioned a park that
would be designed by generations, not the work of one architect, like the parks of Frederick Law Olmsted in Boston. Instead, Deering Oaks evolved over decades through the imaginations of city engineers and commissioners, adding a garden or bridge or walkway. Standing near one of the grandest trees in the park, we breathe deeply. Good job, Mr. Goodwin.
A TOWERING CANOPY
One tree that commands our attention, a ectionately called the Candelabra Tree by Portlanders, is the largest pin oak in Maine. It soars to 89 feet, with a crown spread of 106 feet, the largest on the Maine Register of Big Trees. In winter, it’s decorated with illuminated ornaments that dangle like colorful jewels on the limbs of royalty.
When I ask Portland’s city arborist, Mark Reiland, about the trees here, his voice brightens. “Some of these wonders are two hundred years old, so there’s concern about damage, especially after the recent storms. ere’s always cleanup to do.” Reiland has been in the horticultural game for most of his life, but he’s only
recently taken the lead in Portland. “Fortunately, I’m not alone in this. We have horticulture crews, forestry crews, and park rangers. We’re pruning in the winter and planting in the spring. About 150 to 200 trees are planted every year around the city.”
TWO HUNDRED YEARS OF SHADE
Heading deeper into the park, we take the path that winds through a grove of red and white oaks, many of which were part of the original Deering farm in the 1800s. Ollie noses us toward them, sni ng at each root, but even he knows better than to pee on royalty. e towering grove covers nearly half of the fty- ve acres of “green shade” where generations came to relax and socialize well before it became a park.
We head south, past the mill pond with its 1887 duck house and modern fountain, and across the arched footbridge, another Goodwin feature from the late 19th century, replaced in 1911. It’s easy to imagine the park as it was in the early years. Some things don’t change. Kids toss bits of bread toward the greedy ducks, and picnics are spread across checkered tablecloths. In winter, there’ll be skaters on the pond, an even clearer remembrance of decades past. e ducks will y south, the fountain will be quelled, but it will all return come spring.
WHO LET THE DOGS OUT?
A few times a month, my talkative beast expresses a need for some o -leash play. “It’s quarry day,” he’ll say. It’s useless to argue.
Dog runs can be crowded and uninteresting for an intelligent pup like Ollie, and Portland’s beaches have set new o -leash restrictions, even in winter. So when he’s in need of stimulation, we venture to Quarry Run Dog Park at 1026 Ocean Avenue. It’s about a ten-minute drive from the peninsula, but it’s well worth it for both of us. ere are rules posted clearly at the gate, and Ollie pauses to read them.
“Humans and their rules!” he says with equal parts love and disdain. I can’t disagree. However irksome, rules seem necessary for the environment and for safety.
“We’ve had some problems in the past with aggressive dogs.” Nina and her excited poodle-mix named Chelsea stand by the gate as I read through the list of Do’s and Don’ts. “Some new owners don’t know their dog’s temperament enough before they bring them here. It’s a place for dogs to hang out and play, but if a dog hasn’t been socialized, it’s a problem. You ever try to break up a dog ght? It’s no fun, believe me.”
We enter the rst gate and then the second before I set Ollie free. As if on an arranged playdate, he bolts toward a French bulldog named Billy, who’s waiting to do the thing I’m happy to leave to dogs.
ree trails branch from the entrance: a rocky, hilly trail to the right; a smoother trail directly ahead; and a wooded path to the left. ey wind through woods and over a stream, ending at a clearing where pups chase each other like kids in a playground. ere’s a covered picnic table where their humans gather to watch. e play might get a little rough for smaller dogs, so there’s a fenced-in area for them.
“Every day,” says Billy’s human, Samantha, when I ask her how often she takes advantage of the sprawling park. “ ere’s no other park like this that lets dogs be dogs.” As if to prove it, Ollie and Billy are heading up the hill without us. No problem. ere’s a fence enclosing the ten acres of trails and hills.
Waste bags are still required. Even in this doggy oasis, there’s a $250 ne for those who neglect to pick up their dog’s waste.
“Welcome to the community,” a man calls to me as he follows his golden retriever up a hill. “It’s a happy place for the dogs and their people.”
e park is open from 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., and pups should arrive
attached to a human.
SEVEN UP
After a long morning of sni ng, playing, and peeing (all Ollie’s work), we make our way home through the Arts District. Anyone who rambles through Congress Square can’t miss Seven, a Robert Indiana creation in front of Portland Museum of Art. It’s eight feet high and the color of a cast-iron griddle left out in the rain. While I investigate the formidable number, Ollie does the same with the neighboring birch trees.
Indiana was a proli c artist and a character who has inspired gossip, several books, and legal action. When the museum pur-
chased Seven in 2014, Indiana was still alive and residing at his home in Vinalhaven. He died in 2018, and since then the sculpture that was purchased for an undisclosed fortune—partially funded by an anonymous donation of $400,000—has only skyrocketed in value despite the rust.
“We lobbied to get that sculpture for obvious reasons,” says a veteran employee of the museum. “It’s our address, you know: 7 Congress Square.”
Ollie sni s the piece too closely, and his nose comes away with an orange patina, begging the question, “Did Indiana intend for the sculpture to rust?”
e PMA gets this all the time. “It’s made of weathering steel, also known as Cortensteel. e surface is designed to react to outdoor ele-
ments, so it’ll change over time due to exposure.”
Well aware of the problems businesses in the area have with tagging, I ask if that’s been an issue for Seven.
“It’s been tagged tons of times. A team is helicoptered in to remove the gra ti. ere’s a special process for cleaning Cor-ten steel, so it’s not something we could do ourselves.”
When I ask how much that removal process costs, he won’t divulge a gure. It seems fair to say that a lot of money—money that could be spent on more art or more employees (a concern in light of recent layo s)—is spent undoing the damage done by vandals. e only tag I’d like to see on SEVEN is a price tag—for curiosity’s sake, of course.
As with most art, SEVEN is not appreciated by everyone. While
we’re examining the piece, a few other art lovers join us. ey circle it, laughing as they give it a good up-and-down assessment.
“What do you think?” I ask. Tracy from Farmington giggles. “It’s not very pretty, is it? It looks like a rusty piece of metal to me.”
Even when I mention the special steel and the celebrity status of the artist, she’s not impressed.
“I hope there’s better stu inside.” She nods at the entrance and leads her group toward the museum’s door.
We inspect the sculpture again, amazed at the power of a single number. I whisper to Ollie, “ e PMA’s lucky their address isn’t longer.”
Ollie considers. “I don’t get it,” he says.
We walk in silence toward home.
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Are you planning a celebration but you’re bored with the traditional cocktail party or wine tasting? Jack Maden has an alternative for you. His company, Buddha Som, o ers Mainers a full cannabis sommelier service that will take your event to the next level—and higher.
“A lot of our services are for dinner parties where we work with chefs to o er pairings of cannabis—in all forms—with whatever food and drink is being o ered. We’ll even bring infusions into the menu. It all
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“I use the word ‘sommelier’ to convey the seriousness of enjoying cannabis,” says Maden, a graduate of the Trichome Institute, the world’s rst Cannabis Sommelier Certication course. “We’re understanding the e ects of the plant by knowing where it’s grown and how it’s cultivated. If someone’s had a bad episode in the past, I show them how di erent dosing and careful consumption is
According to Montrose, no licensing is required to become a dispensary employee, known as a budtender, so their training and expertise vary considerably from one dispensary to another.
“A budtender might give you something that has a lot of citrus terpenes and tropicannasulfur compounds,” Montrose says. “But a cannabis sommelier would know that if you tend toward paranoia when you get high, that strain could possibly give you a panic attack. It’s that chemistry combined with THC that causes paranoia.”
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Maden is an event planner. He’s everywhere a party needs to be, and he intends to expand his o erings in Portland. “I’m hoping to partner with a lobster boat for sunset cruises,” he says. “What could be more fun than experiencing a quality high, tailored to what you like, while watching a transformative Portland sunset?”
Saxy’s Back
Vanessa Collier brings her horns and chops to Rockland.
INTERVIEW BY CLIF TRAVERS
Saxophonist, singer, and songwriter Vanessa Collier is only in her early thirties, but she’s already a legend in the blues and jazz world, winning three Blues Music Awards and recording ve albums. is summer, she takes time out from her Keep It Saxy Tour to bring her gutsy vocals and multiple saxes to Rockland for the North Atlantic Blues Festival on July 13.
Have you played the festival before?
Once in 2018. We played early, and it was a fantastic set. e best part was meeting all the other folks I’d been admiring for years. Being in the early lineup meant I got to chat and make friends. is year I have a better slot, later in the day. I’m excited to be in Maine again!
You picked up the sax at age 9. Why? I’d played piano for eight months, and it didn’t go well. e teacher used to hit my hands with a ruler if I made any mistakes. Why would I want to play something that got my hands hit all the time?
We used to watch Two of a Kind, starring the Olsen twins after school. In one episode, the dad went up to his attic and pulled out a sax. When he played it, I was like, “What is that sound?” I bugged my mom for about
six months to buy one for me. She gured I’d give up on that too, but thankfully, she gave me a second chance. By day one, it was a part of me. I was in fourth grade, and my teachers were impressed that I took to it so quickly.
I started in jazz band, and Chris Vadala came and played with us for a week. One of my teachers suggested I audition for him, so I did. “She’s too young,” Vadala said. I mean, I was only a sixth grader, but my band director pestered him, and he nally gave in. I studied with him for six years. He gave me so much—classical techniques and the whole bag. We’d play jazz, blues, R&B. “You have to be versatile,” he kept saying. I’m so lucky—when things go well, I land well.
Is the rest of your family musical?
My mom is. She played ute in high school. She’s in the nance eld and a professor, but she’s very creative. My two sisters are both musical— both talented—but they’re still young. I’m the oldest.
You double-majored in performance and music production at Berklee College of Music. How has that worked for you?
My high school had music-technology courses that gave me a jump on Berklee. I was able to skip some of the requirements and go deeper into what I wanted. I’d gotten interested in technology—I love the math—so I took a shot at telling the school what I wanted from them, and they went along.
Knowing about production has been a huge plus. I speak the language and I get what I’m looking for across to the production team ey’re the ones you don’t want to o end. Knowing their language helps.
How’d you start touring while still at erklee? at was with Joe Louis Walker. I’d met him in Philly. My friend was playing drums with the band, and we went out to see him. I optimistically
brought my horn, and he invited me up onstage. Usually, you stay up for two songs and then leave, so I started to, but he said, “Where you goin’?” So I stayed up for the whole second set, and then he asked me to go on tour, even in Turkey. Touring with him gave me a taste of the life, and I realized, “I want to do this.”
Which women musicians do you look up to for inspiration?
Candy Dulfer, for sure. She’s a sax player from Holland. Deanna Bogart, a singer and pianist, used to live in Maryland, and she’d play as a guest with my high school band. ere used to be a lot more women in music. In fact, during WWII, women lled in for the men in the bands. Kind of a “Rosie the Riveter” situation, but
with music. ere’s an O -Broadway show about that. It’s inspirational for any girls thinking about picking up the horn.
How many instruments do you play?
Drums, bass guitar, ute, clarinet, all the saxes, and I sing— nine altogether.
When you’re performing, how many do you bring on stage?
It depends. At one point I played three saxes in a performance. Now I’m bringing in guitar. I bought a resonator guitar a few years ago, and I just picked up a Mule guitar, which is very cool. It has a metal body, but [it’s] electric. It really depends on what I’m feeling for the show. Sometimes I don’t know what I’ll be playing, and I’ll bring up everything just in case.
ou’ve got a heavy schedule this year between your Keep It Saxy Tour and multiple blues fests. What does your downtime look like?
I just got home to South Carolina yesterday. I’m here nishing a record. is is my time to get the vocal tracks down. My family’s here, so it’s not all work. I love being with them—we’re close.
Tell us about the new album.
I’m excited about it, mainly because it’ll be di erent from the others. is one will have nine originals, no covers. It’s more of a soulful record along the lines of Sister Rosetta arpe—more rootsy, more intentional. In the past I’ve written in the styles of others. is one will be more of a soul record, sowing the messages of light and love. Nothing negative, nothing sad.
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Egypt in Maine
Opera Maine goes big with Verdi’s grandest vision.
STORY BY BRUCE PRATT
People used to ask when we were going to do Wagner,” says Opera Maine artistic director Dona D. Vaughn.
“So we did. en they asked about Aida, and now we’re doing it.” On ursday, July 25 at 7:30 p.m. and
Sunday, July 28 at 2:30 p.m., the stage at Merrill Auditorium will be magically transformed into ancient Egypt with sets designed by Germán Cárdenas-Alaminos, lighting by James Lawler, projections by Camilla Tassi, and costumes by Millie Hiibel for what Vaughn calls the
most ambitious and challenging production in the company’s thirty-year history.
Aida is a tragic opera in four acts by Giuseppe Verdi that puts the grand in Grand Opera. Set in the Old
Our beautiful set will transport you to a magical Ancient Egypt, created by the talents of designers German Cardenas-Alaminos (set), James Lawler (lights), and Camilla Tassi (projections.)
Kingdom of Egypt, it was commissioned for the opening of Cairo’s new
Costume sketch for Amneris by designer Millie Hiibel.
opera house in November 1869 but didn’t premiere there until December 24, 1871, due to delivery of the sets and costumes from France being delayed by the outbreak of the Franco-Prussian War. It was an immediate sensation, and when it premiered at La Scala in Milan on February 8, 1872, with Verdi himself conducting, he had to take thirty-two curtain calls before the applause subsided. Vaughn says the sets and costumes will be as impressive as any in the company’s history, as be ts Aida’s pageantry and high emotion. “ e acoustics in Merrill are extraordinary, which makes it a perfect venue for this production.” e opera will be sung in Italian with English supertitles projected above the stage and performed with one intermission by an orchestra of nearly fty musicians, a chorus of more than a hundred voices both on- and o stage, and dozens of supernumeraries. (Also known as “spear-carriers,” the “supers” in opera are non-singing, walk-on roles equivalent to the “extras” in crowd scenes in lms.)
Maestro Israel Gursky makes his seventh appearance as conductor, with Courtney Johnson as Aida, the kidnapped Ethiopian princess; Taylor Comstock as Radamès, captain of the Egyptian Guard; Hyona Kim as Amneris, the Pharoah’s daughter; Brian Major as Amonasro, King of Ethiopia; Daniel Sumegi as Ram s, the
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Bottom: Projected image on stage of Egypt’s pyramids. High Priest; Matthew Anchel as the Pharaoh; and Alaysha Fox as the High Priestess. Each cast member has extensive credits with top opera companies around the country. e music in Aida is legendary for its power and passion. Even opera neophytes may recognize the melodies of its best-known arias, such as “Celeste Aida,” “O patria mia,” and “Ritorna vincitor!” And thanks to a generous gift from a friend of the opera company, four trumpet players will be stationed among the audience to create literal “surround sound” for the spectacular “Triumphal March” at the end of Act II.
Opera Maine has been consistently lauded for its quality productions, including yearly praise from Opera News. “We may be even better known nationally and internationally than we are in Maine,” Vaughn says. “Singers from some of the top companies in the world, including the Met, have performed for us, and many more have expressed an interest in singing for us at Merrill, as the Auditorium is a world-class venue.”
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Belfast Maskers, 17 Court St. Bat Boy: The Musical, Jul. 11–21; Playboy of the Western World, Aug. 23–Sept. 1. 619-3256.
Camden Opera House, 29 Elm St. CBT: Cats: Young Actors Edition, Aug. 15. 236-7963.
Carousel Music Theater, 196 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor. Dominic’s Diner, Jul. 5–Aug. 3; Motown Moves, Aug. 6–28. 633-5297.
Celebration Barn Theater, 190 Stock Farm Rd., South Paris. To Bee or Not to Bee, Jul. 27. 743-8452.
City Theater, 205 Main St., Biddeford. Oklahoma, Jul. 19–Aug. 4. 282-0849.
Community Little Theatre, 30 Academy St., Auburn. The Prom, Aug. 9–18. 783-0958.
Deertrees Theatre, 156 Deertrees Rd., Harrison. The Producers, Jul. 26–28 & Aug. 2–4; Monsters! A Midlife Musical, Aug. 16–18. 583-6747.
Hackmatack Playhouse, 538 School St., Berwick. Into The Woods, Jul. 5–20; Proof, Jul. 25–Aug. 10; Little Women, Aug. 15–31. 698-1807.
The Hill Arts, 76 Congress St. Out There Theater Company Presents: The 39 Steps, through Jul. 7. 347-7177.
Lakewood Theater, 76 Theater Rd., Madison. Moonlight Sinatra, Jul. 4–13; Over the Moon, Jul. 18–27; Something Rotten, Aug. 1–10; Mrs. Parliament’s Night
Julia Gagnon will perform at the The 40th Annual Moxie Festival on July 13 in Lisbon Falls.
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Lincoln Theater, 2 Theater St., Damariscotta. NT Live: NYE, Jul. 11–12. 563-3424.
Maine State Music Theatre, 1 Bath Rd., Brunswick. Funny Girl, through Jul. 13; White Christmas, Jul. 17–Aug. 3; The Story of the Nutcracker, Jul. 22; Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, Aug. 7–24; The Wizard of Oz, Aug. 12. 842-0800.
Ogunquit Playhouse, 10 Main St. Seussical, Jul. 6–9; Crazy for You, through Jul. 13; A Little Night Music, Jul. 18–Aug. 17; Disney’s Camp Rock, Aug. 10–13; Little Shop of Horrors, Aug. 22–Sept. 21. 646-5511.
Penobscot Theatre Company, Bangor Opera House, 131 Main St. Little Shop of Horrors, through Jul. 14. 942-3333.
Public Theatre, 31 Maple St., Lewiston. Late and Alone: Ann Intimate Portrait of Johnny Cash, Jul. 13–14. 782-3200.
Saco River Theatre, 29 Salmon Falls Rd., Buxton. The Originals Present: Private Lives, Jul. 19–28. 929-6473.
Stonington Opera House, 1 School St. Robert Frost: This Verse Business, Jul. 19–20; Cyrano, Aug. 8–18. 367-2788.
Theater at Monmouth, Cumston Hall, 796 Main St.
Maine State Ballet will perform A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Aug. 1–10.
Souvenir, Jul. 5–Aug. 9; Shakespeare’s Will, Jul. 11–Aug. 10; The School for Husbands, Jul. 18–Aug. 10; Much Ado About Nothing, through Aug. 11. 933-9999.
Waterville Opera House, 1 Common St. MCT: Robin Hood, Aug. 3; MCT: Gulliver’s Travels, Aug. 10. 873-7000.
Dance
Bates Dance Festival, various locations, see website. Jul. 12–Aug. 2. batesdancefestival.org.
Belfast Flying Shoes, First Church in Belfast UCC, 8 Court St., Belfast. First Friday Dances, Jul. 5. 338-0979. Blue, 650A Congress St. Salsa Nite, Jul. 26. 774-4111.
Celebration Barn Theater, 190 Stock Farm Rd., South Paris. Vulture Sister Song, Jul. 13. 743-8452. Hackmatack Playhouse, 538 School St., Berwick. Sunday Contra Dance, Jul. 7, Aug. 4. 698-1807. Maine State Ballet, Lopez Theater, 348 U.S. Route 1, Falmouth. A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Aug. 1–10. 842-0800.
Vivid Motion, The Hill Arts, 76 Congress St. Eclipse & Helen of Troy, Aug. 2–4. 347-7177.
Music
The 40th Annual Moxie Festival, MTM Community Center Park, 18 School St, Lisbon Falls. July 12-14. Julia Gagnon, July 13, 1:30pm. (207) 353-2289 1932 Criterion Theatre, 35 Cottage St., Bar Harbor. Howie Day, Jul. 20. 288-0829.
Aura, 121 Center St. Priscilla Block, Jul. 6; Dopapod, Jul. 12; Billy Bragg, Jul. 24; The Record Company, Jul. 31; Cooper Alan, Aug. 23. 772-8274.
Blue, 650A Congress St. Javier Rosario Trio, Jul. 5; Songwriters in the Round, Jul. 9 & Aug. 13; Sophie Patenaude & Friends, Jul. 19; Carl Dimow Quartet & Madou Sidiki Diabaté, Jul. 27; Pythagoras & Haki N Dem, Aug. 3; Ryan Herbert & Eleanor and The Tasties, Aug. 16; Open Mic Variety Hours, every Tues.; Jazz Sesh, every Wed. 774-4111.
Cadenza, 5 Depot St., Freeport. The Collins Duo, Jul. 13; Memphis Lightning, Jul. 18 & Aug. 15; Half Moon Jug Band, Jul. 19. 560-5300.
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Camden Opera House, Camden Snow Bowl, 20 Barnestown Rd. Summer Sounds: The Right Track (Aug. 4), Primo Cubano (Aug. 11), Billy Wylder (Aug. 18), Midnight Breakfast (Aug. 25). 236-7963.
Center Theatre, 20 E. Main St., Dover-Foxcroft. Denny Breau, Jul. 13. 564-8943.
Deertrees Theatre, 156 Deertrees Rd., Harrison. Tartan Terrors, Jul. 5–6; The Cobblestones Donor/Sponsor Party, Jul. 13; Camp Encore Coda Staff Concert, Jul. 15; Sebago Long Lake Music Festival, Tuesdays Jul. 16–Aug. 13; Piano Bar & Open Mic, Jul. 18 & Aug. 22; SLANE, Jul. 20; Susie Pepper & Mixology, Aug. 9; Music of The Carpenters, Aug. 11; The Shadow Riders, Aug. 23. 583-6747.
Denmark Arts Center, 50 W Main St. Half Moon Jug Band, Jul. 5; Al Hospers & the Band, Jul. 12; Black Cat Road, Jul. 19; Will Woodson & Caitlin Finley, Aug. 2; Elan Duo, Aug. 4; Choro Louco, Aug. 9; Jamie Balmer, Aug. 25. 452-2412.
Friends of the Kotzschmar Organ, Merrill Auditorium, 20 Myrtle St. Fiddles & Pipes, Jul. 13. 842-0800.
Hackmatack Playhouse, 538 School St., Berwick. Sundays at the Farm: River City Jazz (Jul. 7), George Brown and the SoulLifters (Jul. 14), Fox & Roy (Jul. 21), El Grande (Jul. 28), Cedar Mountain Bluegrass (Aug. 4), Gnarly Darling (Aug. 11), Claudia Landell & Some Familiar Faces (Aug. 18), The Reconstructed (Aug. 25); Tim O’Brien & Band, Aug. 18. 698-1807.
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Jonathan’s Ogunquit, 92 Bourne Ln. Tom Rush, Jul. 5; Studio Two, Jul. 6; Johnny Cash Tribute Show, Jul. 7 & Aug. 10; Buckwheat Zydeco Jr., Jul. 11; Runnin’ Down a Dream, Jul. 13; Howie Day, Jul. 14; Roomful of Blues, Jul. 19; Elvis Tribute Show, Jul. 20; The Elton John Experience, Jul. 21; Cheryl Wheeler, Jul. 24; Danny Klein’s Full House, Jul. 26; Peter Yarrow, Jul. 28; The Joni Mitchell Project, Aug. 9. 646-4777.
Maine Savings Amphitheater, 1 Railroad St., Bangor. Tyler Childers, Jul. 5; Jason Mraz, Jul. 7; Slightly Stoopid & Dirty Heads, Jul. 13; Joe Bonamassa, Jul. 19; Hozier, Jul. 24; Godsmack, Jul. 26; Kidz Bop, Jul. 28; Foreigner & Styx, Aug. 3; The Smashing Pumpkins, Aug. 4; Lamb of God & Mastodon, Aug. 6; Dan & Shay, Aug. 11; Kenny Chesney, Aug. 15; Whiskey Myers, Aug. 16; Luke Combs, Aug. 22. 358-9327.
Maine State Music Theatre, 1 Bath Rd., Brunswick. Wonderful Crazy Night, Jul. 7–8; Great Balls of Fire, Jul. 28–29; Floydian Trip, Aug. 19. 842-0800.
Merrill Auditorium, 20 Myrtle St. Regina Spektor, Aug. 2. 842-0800.
North Atlantic Blues Festival, Pubic Landing, Rockland. All-day live entertainment, food, drinks, and crafts, Jul. 13–14. 691-2604.
One Longfellow Square, 181 State St. Big Yellow Taxi, Jul. 12; Nora Brown & Stephanie Coleman, Jul. 13; Tommy Prine & Kindred Valley, Jul. 18; Hiss Golden Messenger, Jul. 20–21; David Wax Museum, Aug. 1; Jonah
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Kagen, Aug. 8; Jorma Kaukonen, Aug. 23; Dalton & the Sheriffs, Aug. 29. 761-1757.
Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Ave. Tapestry Vocal Ensemble, Jul. 5; US Army Band’s Soldiers’ Chorus, Jul. 7; Canadian Brass, Jul. 12; The Contenders, Jul. 17; The Hot Sardines, Jul. 18; Patty Griffin, Jul. 20; Larry & Joe, Jul. 25; Teada, Aug. 1; Kevin Kiley & Friends, Aug. 3; Stillhouse Junkies, Aug. 9; Eileen Ivers, Aug. 16; The Jerry Douglas Band, Aug. 21; Bob milne, Aug. 22; The Clements Brothers, Aug. 24; US Navy Band Country Currents, Aug. 29. 633-5159.
Opera Maine, Merrill Auditorium, 20 Main St. Verdi’s Aida, Jul. 25–28. 842-0800.
Portland Chamber Music Festival, Hannaford Hall, 88 Bedford St. Perfect Fifths, Aug. 8; Musique Fantastique, Aug. 10; Nate’s World: Songs of Love, Aug. 11; Universal Resonance, Aug. 15; Virtuosity, Aug. 17. 320-0257.
Portland House of Music, 25 Temple St. Wayne Graham, Jul. 6; Sons of The East, Jul. 7; Illiterate Light, Jul. 12; The Thing, Jul. 13; Duane Betts & Palmetto Motel, Jul. 18; Chaparelle, Jul. 19; Kind Hearted Strangers, Jul. 25; Mannequin Pussy, Jul. 30; The Aristocrats, Aug. 4; Stolen Gin, Aug. 9; Bumpin Uglies, Aug. 10; Mo Lowda & The Humble, Aug. 17; Stop Light Observations, Aug. 18; Perpetual Groove, Aug. 27; Bearly Dead, Wednesdays through Sept. 4. 805-0134.
State Theatre, 609 Congress St. The Used, Jul. 3; Umphrey’s McGee, Jul. 6; Old Crow Medicine Show, Jul. 19; The Crane Wives, Jul. 20; Mannequin Pussy, Jul. 30; Jerry Harrison & Adrian Belew, Aug. 1; The Struts, Aug. 6; Guster On The Ocean, Aug. 9; Dweezil Zappa, Aug. 24; Waxahatchee, Aug. 30. 956-6000.
Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dugway Rd., Brownfield. Peter Wold, Jul. 5–6; Johnny Nicholas & Hell Bent, Jul. 12; Freddy and Francine, Jul. 13; Patty Griffin, Jul. 19; The Rough and Tumble, Jul. 20; Rhiannon Giddens, Jul. 26; Bill Kirchen Band, Jul. 27; Lori McKenna, Jul. 28; Keb’ Mo’, Aug. 3; Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Aug. 7; Ward Hayden and the Outliers, Aug. 10; Brothers Comatose, Aug. 14; Tom Rush, Aug. 16; Dave Alvin & Jimmie Dale Gilmore, Aug. 22; Enter the Haggis, Aug. 23. 935-7292.
Stonington Opera House, 1 School St. Halcyon String Quartet, Jul. 9; Deer Isle Jazz Festival, Jul. 13–14; DownEast New Music, Jul. 17; Broadway Comes to Stonington, Jul. 22 & 25. 367-2788.
Strawbery Banke Museum, 14 Hancock St., Portsmouth. Tuesdays on the Terrace: 2 of Us (Jul. 2), Kid’s Night (Jul. 9 & Aug. 20), Ben Baldwin & Kent Allyn (Jul. 16), Zoe & Cloyd (Jul. 23), Cormac McCarthy (Jul. 30), Truffle (Aug. 6), Sidewalk Boys (Aug. 13), Liz & Dan Faiella (Aug. 27). (603)433-1100.
Thomas Point Beach, 29 Meadow Rd., Brunswick. Maine Folk, Jul. 4–7. 725-6009.
Thompson’s Point, 10 Thompson’s Point. Counting Crows, Jul. 14; The Flaming Lips, Jul. 25; Joe Russo’s Almost Dead, Aug. 2; Iration & Pepper, Aug. 4; Still Woozy, Aug.
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6; Guster On The Ocean, Aug. 10–11; Primus & Coheed and Cambria, Aug. 13; Lake Street Dive, Aug. 17–18; King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard, Aug. 20; Dark Star Orchestra, Aug. 23. 956-6000.
Vinegar Hill Music Theatre, 53 Old Post Rd., Arundel. Caroline Rhea, Jul. 5; Primal Soup, Jul. 6; Soggy Po’ Boys, Jul. 12; Linda Eder, Jul. 18; Classic Rock Orchestra, Jul. 19; Higher Ground: A Tribute to Stevie Wonder, Jul. 20; Chris Pureka, Jul. 21; Jim Messina, Jul. 22; Zach Nugent’s Dead Set, Aug. 1; Muse: A Salute to Divas of Rock, Aug. 2; The Stray Horses, Aug, 8; Martin Sexton, Aug. 16; Wake Up Mama, Aug. 24. 985-5552.
Waldo Theatre, 916 Main St., Waldoboro. Hiss Golden Messenger, Jul. 19; Community Center, Jul. 21; Heather Pierson Trio, Jul. 28; Sun Ra Arkestra, Aug. 4; Rebels, Aug. 10. 975-6490.
Waterville Opera House, 1 Common St. Broadway’s Rock of Ages Band, Jul. 28; Tom Rush & Matt Nakoa, Aug. 15. 873-7000.
Waterville Opera House, Head of the Falls. Waterville Rocks: Rustic Overtones with Muddy Ruckus (Jul. 12), Breakin’ Strings (Jul. 26), 12/OC (Aug. 2), Assembly of Dust (Aug. 9). 873-7000.
WW&F Railway, 97 Cross Rd., Alna. Music on the Railway: Breakin’ Strings (Jul. 14) & Little Wishbone (Aug. 11). 882-4193.
Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Ave. Garrison Keillor Tonight, Aug. 8. 633-5159.
State Theatre, 609 Congress St. Trey Kennedy, Jul. 11; Jeff Arcuri, Jul. 13. 956-6000.
Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dugway Rd., Brownfield. Bob Marley, Aug. 8. 935-7292.
Waldo Theatre, 916 Main St., Waldoboro. Peter Antoniou, Aug. 9. 975-6490.
Art
Bates College Museum of Art, 75 Russell St., Lewiston. Neue Slowenische Kunst: Monumental Spectacular, through Oct. 5; Hartley & Hopper, through Oct. 5; Saul Steinberg, through Oct. 5. 786-6158.
Bowdoin College Museum of Art, 245 Maine St., Brunswick. The Book of Two Hemispheres: “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” in the United States and Europe, through Jul. 21;
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Tom Burckhardt: Informal Worship, through Aug. 18; Threads: Artists Weave their Worlds, through Oct. 13; Abigail DeVille: In the Fullness of Time, through Nov. 3. 725-3275.
Carol L. Douglas Studio and Gallery, 394 Commercial St., Rockport. Landscape and marine paintings, workshops, and instruction. Watch-me-paint.com. (585) 201-1558.
Castine Historical Society, 17 School St. A History of Castine in 40 Objects, through Oct. 14. 326-4118.
Center for Maine Contemporary Art, 21 Winter St., Rockland. On This Island, through Sept. 8; Nature Cult, Seeded, through Sept. 8; Bronlyn Jones & Robert Bauer, through Sept. 8; To Whom Keeps a Record, through Sept. 8. 701-5005.
Colby College Museum of Art, 5600 Mayflower Hill Dr., Waterville. Painted: Our Bodies, Hearts, and Village, through Jul. 28; Martha Diamond: Deep Time, Jul. 13–Oct. 13; Alive & Kicking, through Nov. 11; Eastman Johnson and Maine, through Dec. 8. 859-5600.
Cove Street Arts, 71 Cove St. Making an Impression, through Jul. 13; Gravité, through Jul. 20; The Missing Pictures, through Jul. 27; Abstract Thoughts, Aug. 3; Touch of Grey, through Aug. 3. 808-8911.
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De’Bramble Art Gallery, 16 Middle St., Freeport. Art by Marilyn J. Welch and Friends. (510) 717-8427.
Dowling Walsh Gallery, 365 Main St., Rockland. Will Sears: Intervales, through Jul. 27. 596-0084.
Farnsworth Art Museum, 16 Museum St., Rockland. Andrew Wyeth: Tempera Paintings, through Sept. 8; Abstract Flash: Unseen Andrew Wyeth, through Sept. 8; Marsden Hartley and the Sea, through Sept. 8; Emilie Stark-Menneg: Thread of Her Scent, through Sept. 22; Jamie Wyeth: Unsettled, Jul. 4–Sept. 28; Louise Nevelson: Dusk to Dawn, through Sept. 29. 596-6457.
First Friday Art Walks, Creative Portland, 84 Free St. Jul. 5 & Aug. 2. 370-4784.
Greenhut Galleries, 146 Middle St. Thomas Connolly, Jul. 4–27; John Whalley, Aug. 1–31. 772-2693.
Kittery Art Association, 2 Walker St. Travels and Trails, Jul. 11–Aug. 11; Introduction to Soft Pastel Painting Workshop, every Wed. Jul. 10–Aug. 14. 451-9384.
Maine Historical Society, 489 Congress St. Photojournalism & the 1936 Flood, through Aug. 10; Music in Maine, through Dec. 31. 774-1822.
Maine Jewish Museum, 267 Congress St. Summer in the Museum Garden Series, through Aug. 14; All About Water, Jul. 11–Aug. 23. 773-2339.
Maine Maritime Museum, 243 Washington St., Bath. Lost and Found: Sounds of the Maine Coast by Dianne Ballon, through Nov. 30; Sustaining Maine’s Waters:
• Guided tours of the historic Cottage
•Hiking, biking, and driving trails in 2,800-acre Park
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Maine Sculpture Trail, Schoodic International Sculpture Symposium. An outdoor exhibit of 34 sculptures over 200 miles Downeast. schoodicsculpture.org.
Sculpture Trail is an outdoor exhibit of 34 sculptures over 200 miles Downeast.
Meetinghouse Arts, 40 Main St., Freeport. Seacoast Maine, through Jul. 20; Color and Light, Jul. 26–Sept. 7. 865-0040.
Ogunquit Museum of American Art, 543 Shore Rd. Anthony Cudahy: Spinneret, through Jul. 21; Domestic Modernism, Aug. 1–Nov. 17; Geometries of Expression, Aug. 1–Nov. 17. 646-4909.
Peary-MacMillan Arctic Museum, 9500 College Station, Brunswick. Northern Nightmares: Monsters in Inuit Art, through May 4, 2025; Collections and Recollections: Objects and the Stories They Tell & At Home In the North, through Jun. 1, 2025. 725-3416.
Portland Museum of Art, 7 Congress Sq. Jeremy Frey: Woven, through Sept. 15. 775-6148.
Portsmouth Historical Society, 10 Middle St., Portsmouth, NH. Finishing Touches, through Oct. 14; The Matter of Memory, through Nov. 3. (603)436-8433.
Richard Boyd Art Gallery, 15 Epps St., Peaks Island. Curator’s Choice, Jul. 1–30; A Group Exhibition of Original Paintings, Aug. 1–30. 712-1097.
River Arts, 36 Elm St, Damariscotta. Land & Sea, Jul. 6–Aug. 10; Abstract, Aug. 17–Sept. 21. 563-6868.
Ticonic Gallery & Studios, 93 Main St., Waterville. At Play: Works by Tom Jessen, through Aug. 26. 873-7000.
University of New England Art Galleries, UNE Art Gallery, 716 Stevens Ave. The Numbers Game, through Oct. 13. 602-3000.
Maine Outdoor Film Festival will be screening in Portland, Jul. 24–28.
Center Theatre, 20 E. Main St., Dover-Foxcroft. Woman Rising, Jul. 27; Gremlins, Jul. 31. 564-8943.
Deertrees Theatre, 156 Deertrees Rd., Harrison. Kids Movie, Jul. 3; Movie Night, Aug. 20. 583-6747.
Maine Outdoor Film Festival (MOFF). Outdoor film screenings in Portland, Jul. 24–28. moff.film.
Stonington Opera House, 1 School St. Maine Masters Film Festival, Aug. 23–25. 367-2788.
Waldo Theatre, 916 Main St., Waldoboro. The Great Imposter (1961), Jul. 5; Maine Artist Film Series: Jamie Wyeth and the Unflinching Eye (Jul. 11), CARLO… and his
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Merry Band of Artists (Jul. 25), Eat Flowers & The Arc of Oblivion (Aug. 8). 975-6490.
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Castine Historical Society, 17 School St. 15th Annual Deborah Pulliam Memorial Lecture, Aug. 8. 326-4118.
Celebration Barn Theater, 190 Stock Farm Rd., South Paris. The Early Evening Show, Jul. 6, Aug. 3 & 24; A Nerdy Gay Juggling Show, Aug. 10; The Spectacular, Aug. 17. 743-8452.
City Theater, 205 Main St., Biddeford. Andy Gross, Aug. 24. 282-0849.
Cross Insurance Arena, 1 Civic Center Sq. Jurassic Quest, Aug. 23–25. 791-2200.
Denmark Arts Center, 50 W Main St. Peter Boie, Jul. 20; Author Series: Betty Culley (Jul. 21) & Meghan Gilliss (Aug. 11). 452-2412.
The Ecology School, Riverbend Farm, 184 Simpson Rd., Saco. The Maine Farm & Sea to School Institute, Jul. 22–24. 283-9951.
Fete Market, 257 Main St., Biddeford. Fete Biddeford, Aug. 1. 303-9145.
The Hill Arts, 76 Congress St. Project Dragology Round 3, Jul. 13; The Amazing AcroCats & the Rock Cats, Aug. 14–Sept. 1. 347-7177.
Unidentified Inuk Artist, Winged Creature on Seal, Nunavut, 20th century. Stone. Harry Z. and Ruth L. Sky Collection.
Maine Audubon, Fields Pond, 216 Fields Pond Rd., Holden. What’s the Buzz on Native Bees?, Jul. 6; Make a Fishing Creel Basket, Jul. 20; Maine Through the Seasons Photography Workshop, Aug. 17; Butterfly & Native Plant Festival, Aug. 24. 781-2330.
Maine Audubon, Scarborough Marsh, 92 Pine Point Rd. Exploring Nature Through Art, Jul. 9; Cat Tales Story Hour, Jul. 18; Nature Pottery for Kids, Jul. 23; Tiny Tot Tour, Jul. 25; Nature Sketching by Canoe, Jul. 27; Snowy Egret Day, Aug. 10. 781-2330.
Owls Head Transportation Museum, 117 Museum St. American Dream Machines, Jul. 6–7; Antique Truck Show, Jul. 20–21; Rally 2024 Tribute, Aug. 3–4; 46th Annual New England Auto Auction, Aug. 21. 594-4418.
Portsmouth Historical Society, 10 Middle St., Portsmouth, NH. Loyalist to Liberty Walking Tour, Jul. 5 & 19; Colonial Field Day, Jul. 13. (603)436-8433.
Print: A Bookstore, 273 Congress St. Ben Shattuck (The History of Sound), Jul. 18; Rufi Thorpe, Clare Beams, & Tessa Fontaine, Jul. 20; J. Courtney Sullivan (The Cliffs), Jul. 24; Lynne Spriggs O’Connor (Elk Love), Aug. 1; Peter Heller (Burn), Aug. 13. 536-4778.
Stonington Opera House, 1 School St. The Silver Circus, Jul. 30; Japanese Storytelling with Kuniko Yamamoto, Aug. 13; Yo-Yo Guy, Aug. 20. 367-2788.
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Strawbery Banke Museum, 14 Hancock St., Portsmouth. Piscataqua Riverfest, Jul. 20; New England BIPOC Fest, Aug. 18. (603)433-1100.
Makers Guild of Maine, Searsport Shores Oceanfront Campground, 216 W Main St. Armenian Picnic, Jul. 28. makersguildmaine.org.
Now You’re Cooking, 49 Front St., Bath. Lacto Fermentation Cooking Class, Jul. 28; Charcuterie Board Class, Aug. 6; Mocktails Class, Aug. 7; Wine Tasting with Village Wines, Aug. 8; Absolem Cider Tasting, Aug. 16; Dinner for 2 Cooking Class, Aug. 22. 443-1402.
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Spellbound on
Shore Road
Decoding Maine here is a tasty pleasure.
REVIEW BY COLIN W. SARGENT
Round twilight, we cruise to 262 Shore Road in Ogunquit in hopes of a romantic dinner at e Maine
Catch. As we pull into the generous parking lot, it dawns on us: we’ve made this memorable trip before, to the ghost of this restaurant, 98 Provence. No wonder it feels like we’re in a magic groove of déjà vu. is iteration of the sheltering space with the enormous stone replaces and warm wooden beams and trim is in its fourth season. We are
caught in its spell!
Here, seafood is celebrated in its many di erent forms, including rawbar seafood towers and an oyster bar with a stunning array from the deep, documented by name. Tonight’s lineup: Little Beach, Spinney Creek, Monhegan Cli , Pemaquid, and Flying Point, all from Maine.
From our corner seat by the picture window—steps from Perkins Cove—we nibble a single locally sourced Stu ed Clam ($6 each), lightly dusted with nely ground cracker crumbs and intriguingly sea-
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soned with bits of chorizo. e Zolo Malbec from Argentina ($13) makes a luscious pairing.
e Maine Crabcakes ($19), nestled on a bed of pea sprouts with lemon aioli, are nely textured and delicately seasoned. We ask our server about the source of the succulent crab.
“Snow crabs.”
We steal a moment alone to consult our pocket DNA decoder. Turns out snow crabs aren’t just Paci c Coast habitués. ey also thrive in the cold waters of the North Atlantic as part of Maine’s coastal harvest. Try them, as we did, with the Colimoro Alto Adige Pinot Grigio ($13).
e Pan-Seared Halibut ($36), a special tonight, is presented on parsnip puree with broccoli rabe. It’s snow white and towers two full inches high in a lemony light seafood velouté. Wow.
e Blackened Seafood Trio ($38) of salmon, shrimp, and scallops is masterfully seared on the outside, moist on the inside, served on a bed of spinach with parmesan, cubed root vegetables, and garlic sauce. e malbec also goes well with this.
Aha! Scanning the menu for what we’ll order next time, we spot Mabel’s Lobster Savannah (MP), another decoding clue. Is there a connection between Mabel’s Lobster Claw in Kennebunkport—famous for this entrée that goes back at least to the early 1960s—and e Maine Catch?
“Same owner,” our friendly server says. “His name is Sonny.”
Both restaurants, remarkable for their di erences, are fantastic attractions.
Of course, we end with a generous slice of blueberry pie ($10) in a rustic crust. e tiny blueberries don’t need any decoding. ey’re from Maine and out of this world.
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Bandaloop has moved into a restored 1700s barn on Route 1 in Arundel. Since 2004 we have offered locally sourced, globally inspired, organic cuisine. Our new home has plenty of space, parking, outdoor seating, takeout, and an event space in the loft. We continue to offer something for every palate—from vegans to carnivores and everything in between. bandalooprestaurant.com
The Corner Room features bright, wideopen space with towering ceilings complemented by handcrafted woodwork. Patrons can expect a warm, comfortable atmosphere, marked by the rich aromas of house-made pastas, pizzas, antipasti and artisanal breads. Come and enjoy the taste of Venice in the heart of Portland, ME! 879-4747, 110 Exchange Street. Visit thecornerroomkitchenandbar.com for more information.
Boone’s A Portland landmark since 1898. Original home of Alexander Boone’s world-famous Baked Stuffed Lobster. Two waterfront decks, two full bars, two cozy dining rooms, fireside tables. Perfect setting to enjoy the finest seafood from Maine and the world. Steaks, chowder, lobster rolls, grilled dishes, daily features. Visit Boone’s for a romantic date, business luncheon, family gathering or large banquet. BoonesFishHouse.com
Bruno’s Voted Portland’s Best Italian Restaurant by Market Surveys of America, Bruno’s offers a delicious variety of classic Italian, American, and seafood dishes–and they make all of their pasta in-house. Great sandwiches, pizza, calzones, soups, chowders, and salads. Enjoy lunch or dinner in the dining room or the tavern. Casual dining at its best. 33 Allen Ave., 878-9511, https:// www.restaurantji.com/me/portland/brunosrestaurant-and-tavern-/
Maria’s Ristorante Portland’s original classic Italian restaurant. Greg & Tony Napolitano prepare classics: Zuppa di Pesce, Eggplant Parmigiana, Grilled Veal Sausages, Veal Chop Milanese, homemade cavatelli pastas, Pistachio Gelato & Maine’s Best Meatballs. See our own sauce in local stores. $11.95-$22.95. Open at 5 Wed.-Sat. Catering always avail. 1335 Congress Street 772-9232, mariasrestaurant.com.
Flatbread Company Portland Tucked between two wharves with picturesque waterfront views. Family-friendly restaurant w/ signature pizzas, weekly carne & veggie specials. Made w/ local ingredients, baked in wood-fired, clay ovens. Everything’s homemade, organic, and nitrate-free. 24 local drafts & cocktails showcase all-local breweries & distilleries. 72 Commercial St., 772-8777, flatbreadcompany.com.
DiMillo’s On the Water Now’s the time to enjoy everything DiMillo’s has to offer: fabulous dishes prepared by Head Chef, Melissa Bouchard, voted one of Maine’s Chefs of the Year, plus Certified Angus Beef, Italian and the best lobster around. Our outside dining is unparalleled. Open Monday thru Saturday at noon, Commercial St., Old Port 7722216. Always FREE PARKING while aboard.
Portland Lobster Company “Maine’s Best Lobster Roll,” lobster dinners, steamers, fried claims, chowder. Enjoy live music daily w/ ice-cold local beer or fine wine on our deck overlooking gorgeous Portland Harbor. 180 Commercial St., 775-2112, portlandlobstercompany.com.
Discover our historic Victorian B&B on the waterfront in lovely Boothbay Harbor, one of Maine’s prettiest harbors. Steps away from acclaimed shops, galleries, boat trips and restaurants, the Inn is an ideal launching point for several days of coastal exploration. Welcoming visitors with true Maine warmth and unique style for two generations. Please call for seasonal rates & specials.
Discover our historic Victorian B&B on the waterfront in lovely Boothbay Harbor, one of Maine’s prettiest harbors. Steps away from acclaimed shops, galleries, boat trips, and restaurants, the Inn is an ideal launching point for several days of coastal exploration. Welcoming visitors with true Maine warmth and unique style for generations. Please call for seasonal rates & specials.
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The Lodge at Kennebunk is set on a quiet 8 acres of land, and has convenient highway access. It is also minutes away from shopping, dining, and beach options. Our facilities include a 40' outdoor heated pool, a conference room, a game room, a playground, picnic tables, and gas barbecue grills. Our amenities include extended cable television, air conditioning, phones, refrigerators, and microwaves in every room.
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Devour the history of the Wedding Cake House in Kennebunk. With a fresh layer of frosting, it’s for sale for $2.65M.
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The first owner of this primrose-yellow mansion with white trim at 104 Summer Street was globe-trotting ship captain George Washington Bourne (1801-1856), of nearby Bourne and Kingsbury Shipyard on the banks of the Kennebunk River. A “fourth-generation shipbuilder” of the Kennebunks, according to the house’s website, George grew up in the manse now known as the Waldo Emerson Inn (1753) at 108 Summer Street.
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In the mid-1820s, George proposed to Jane Je erds, heiress to the fortune of Captain Samuel Je erds, Jr., of Je erds Tavern fame in Wells. Anticipating the helicopter-parent trend by two centuries, George’s merchant-prince
Determined to see the sunset from the summit, Lizzie refused to turn back.
father built the newlyweds a residence on the adjacent property in 1825 as a wedding present to make sure his son and daughter-in-law lived next door.
During a European junket, George visited Milan Cathedral and fell in love with its gothic adornments. Begun in 1386, the Duomo di Milano rivals St. Peter’s in Vatican City. In 1852, George commissioned local ship’s carpenters omas Durrell and other neighborhood shipwrights to give his entire Federal mansion a fanciful facelift
after a re scorched his original barn. Gables, buttresses, and pinnacles came together in a whimsical homage to the gothic carvings of Milan Cathedral. If you visit Milan to channel the Kennebunks, squint and you’ll see the resemblance.
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According to meandermaine. com, on September 14, 1855, George and Jane undertook a much-anticipated train trip from Saco to Mt. Washington with their daughter Lucy and their 23-year-old niece, Lizzie Bourne, who insisted they hike to the summit before nightfall, even though it was already 2 p.m. by the time they set o on the eight-mile trek from their hotel at the base of the mountain. Uncle George and Lucy gamely agreed, but by 4 p.m., they’d only reached the Halfway House, where they were warned a storm was
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brewing at the top. Determined to see the sunset from the summit, Lizzie refused to turn back, and in the freezing weather and darkness that descended on the barren nal ascent, poor Lizzie died of exposure.
In 1955, the mansion had a particular magic moment in a history of many. Actress Claudette Colbert (It Happened One Night) accompanied legendary society painter Channing Hare (18991976) of Palm Beach and Ogunquit to see the Wedding Cake House while she was appearing in an Ogunquit Playhouse production of A Mighty Man Is He. It wasn’t just a lark. Hare fancied the landmark and likely boasted of trying to buy it, but it was Palm Beach art dealer James Hunt Barker, 27—who’d tagged along during the excursion—who fell in love.
We scour the country looking for quality nautical artifacts. We are able to get into attics and cellars and find many quality items such as models, dioramas, half hulls, navigational instruments etc. Some are old and broken. Because we have the knowledge, we are able to restore them when necessary. When your home/office/ store needs a nautical artifact or if you are a collector, come see our showroom in North Yarmouth, Maine. We are open most days 10 to 4 but suggest you call first.
Forty-three years later, in 1998, “Jimmy” Barker, at age 70, was still enamored of the house and for $650,000, bought it from Mary Burnett, who’d purchased it from the Bournes in 1983 and thoroughly restored it. Barker lled it with antiques and society portraits, many by Hare.
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When Jimmy Barker died on October 10, 2020, the Wedding Cake House was plunged into limbo until Barker’s nephew, Hunt Edwards, emerged as the new owner from the settlement process with the estate of Barker’s partner, Kenneth Douglass. In the interim, it had become a beautiful ruin. Someone had left the cake out in the rain.
“When I came up after the settlement with Ken Douglass’s estate, I found that the sump pump
had cracked and frozen,” Edwards told us in 2022. “Over fteen inches of water were in the basement. Either the furnace died or the power went out and it wasn’t working. I had to replace the furnace for $23,000 or $24,000.”
Sadly, the basement was where Barker had stored his collection of priceless artworks, many by Channing Hare. e water destroyed “a lot of the pastels and watercolors. We’re talking about a couple hundred paintings. Jimmy bought the Channing Hare collection from the Channing Hare estate. A lot of the art is not signed. Some were by Stevie Hensel, Channing Hare’s protégé. Some of them we were able to salvage. ree oil paintings did pretty well. e restoration people charge around $350 an hour.”
Talk about staging. e ghostly green vintage Bentley parked in front of the Wedding Cake House this summer was once Jimmy’s.
Escape to the Waldo Emerson Inn, a charming and historic bed and breakfast in Kennebunkport, Maine. Built in 1753, this cozy retreat blends elegant, stately charm with a touch of whimsy. Disconnect and unwind amidst centuries-old pine floors, intricate woodwork, and a serene setting. Enjoy a drink in the parlor with a good book, imagining Ralph Waldo Emerson's own respite. Sleep soundly in beautifully appointed rooms and wake to a gourmet two-course breakfast. Well-mannered dogs are welcome, conditions and fees apply.
The Waldo Emerson Inn awaits your visit.
108 Summer Street, Kennebunk, ME 04043
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Located on 6.35+/- acres with 968+/- feet of deepwater shorefront and a dock with 3 moorings on Somes Sound, Westcliffe has a year-round 5 bedroom, 7 bath main house with 7,291+/- sft, and a 2 bedroom, 2 full bath guest house with 1,984+/- sft, over a 4-bay garage. Views cover the full range of South to North of Somes Sound and Acadia’s mountains. Modern conveniences throughout such as European heating units and AC makes year-round living a true pleasure. “Westcliffe” shares grace, elegance, and privacy all together with Acadia’s gift of the land, ocean, and mountains.
$7,400,000 MLS#1560331 Explore your options with us. Waterfront and Interior properties. On Island, Off Island and the Outer Islands
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Nestled next to the 10th Tee of the Northeast Harbor Golf Course, this attractive, well-maintained, year-round, 4 bedroom, 3 bath Garrison-style home is ready for its next owner. Expansive living area on the first level is delightfully accompanied by high ceilings and four skylights. Freshly finished lower level offers additional bedrooms. Publicly accessible trail networks into Acadia National Park within a short distance from the front door!
$1,100,000 MLS#1580820
Stretching along the bold granite coast of Seal Harbor and the Eastern Way, lies Wanakiwin. Evocative of Acadia National Park in so many ways, this peaceful 6.03 +/- acre property flows naturally through pristine woods and cool green mossy glades to pink granite ledges on the shore. The perfectly sited year-round house provides lofty panoramic vistas of the outer islands and open ocean. With dramatic granite outcrops, lush native gardens, towering evergreens as well as sun-splashed lawns.
$17,000,000 MLS#1572617 (207) 276-3322
Named for its proximity to the fog horn that was once located just off-shore, this home captures dramatic surf views from various vantage points Nestled in it’s own cove overlooking Schooner Head and Egg Rock Lighthouse, this property offers 2.4+/- acres bordering Acadia National Park with215.9+/feet of accessible shore. The house is a Roc Caivano designed home with a mix of contemporary and traditional lines.
$3,950,000 MLS#1574188
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LEXINGTON TOWNSHIP, MAINE.
Whatever you are looking for to do, outside in a place that is so close to ‘The Wild’s of Maine’, to hunt, fsh, hike, bike, ski, golf, sled, or ATV adventures.
Custom built, 3+ bedroom & den 2.5 bath. Extra outdoor buildi equipment. Generator Ready! Beautiful grounds complete with ma and rock walls. MLS: 1582068 | $399,900.
Beautiful western mountains of Maine. Cape on 80 acres of fields and forest! Dead end road in Salem Township. Fish Hatchery Rd. Fireplace. 3 bed, 2 baths plus additional large sunroom. Garage and building/ workshop. Fruit trees and berry bushes. $395,000
LOOKING FOR WATERFRONT? Here is one of our several waterfront listings. 4 bd 3 bath with ROW to water and near boat launch and public beach. $380,000.CSM has water front homes, camps and land in the beautiful western mtns of Maine. Spring Lake, Flagstaff Lake, Embden Pond and rivers and streams.
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259 MAIN STREET, KINGFIELD
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SPRING LAKE –property on a great remote body of water. Off grid w/generator, year round building, detached garage, Ice fish, hunt, enjoy all seasons! $495,000.
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SPRING LAKE – 6 Spring Lake Rd - Escape to nature and a wonderful waterfront property on a great remote body of water. Off grid w/generator, year round building, detached garage, Ice fish, hunt, enjoy all seasons! $495,000.
RANGELEY LAKE – Lakeside Marina & Convenience - Wonderful business opportuinty in downtown commercial zoning, convenience store, 25 boat slips, gas, boat rental business, great waterfront location! $965,000.
20 Vista Lane – RANGELEY LAKE – A rare offering, the Buena Vista Estate on 567 feet of deep water frontage,53 private acres w/south facing exposure, total privacy, development potential. $2,650,000.
Located close to the village with expansive southwest views of Rangeley Lake, 4 beds, 3.5 baths, very close to Saddleback Ski Area, snowmobile and ATV from your doorstep, heated garage! $639,000.
Custom built chalet with unobstructed Rangeley Village, town cove and Saddleback Mountain Views! Great location, elevated over the village yet very close to all town amenities including the town beach and boat launch. This li e new home ofers three beds 2 baths with a nished daylight basement and game room. ine nishes throughout including granite tops, wood walls and oors tile baths and radiant heat. Excellent rental with built in clientele. A short drive to Saddleback Ski area and access for snowmobiling from this location is available. This home is being sold fully furnished and in turn key condition. A must see for any serious buyer, call today! $1,685,000.
2582 Main St - Wonderful commercial business on Main Street w/ 105' on Rangeley Lake, Marina/ Convenience Store, 25+ Slips, Gas, Shop, Downtown Commercial Zoning, High Traffic Location, $965,000.
277 Stephens Road – MOOSELOOK LAKE – West facing Sandy Beach frontage, 4 bed, 3 bath home w/attached 3 car heated garage and detached 3 car garage w/large bonus room! $850,000. 631 Bald Mtn. Road – MOOSELOOK LAKE – A rare offering, 4 bed, 4.5 bath contemporary lakefront home w/beach, detached garage AND private island w/2 bedroom guest cottage, 3.56 Acres! $1,899,000.
PROCTOR ROAD – Gorgeous VIEWS overlooking Rangeley Lake and Saddleback Ski Area, wonderful estate property located just outside the Rangeley village, 48.32 Acres,4 bed,4.5 bath home w/ guest quarters. $1,495,000.
RANGELEY LAKE VIEWS – 21 Pine Grove - 4 Beds, 3.5 Baths, Fully Furnished, SW facing views w/LOTS of sun, Snowmobile and ATV from your doorstep, Detached 32x32 garage fully heated, a must see! $639,000.
$1,200,000
ORR’S ISLAND
Year-round sunset & ocean views over Harpswell Sound in meticulously maintained, timber-framed home in Harpswell's Dipper Cove neighborhood. First time to market, this beautifully constructed, 3 bdrm, 2.5 ba Timberpeg contemp. offers 1flr living, open kitchen, dining area, & sunken living room w/cathedral ceilings & skylights, giving an open, airy feeling. A community clubhouse, deep-water dock, and protected mooring are also included. A boater's paradise.
$495,000
HARPSWELL WATERFRONT
Enjoy living in the coastal fishing community of Harpswell. This 2 bdrm, 1 ba home has an open concept kitchen, dining and living area that most buyers will want to update. First flr bdrm & loft w/laundry hook-up. Sit on your waterside deck and watch the boats pass by Shared dock with #61, ramp & float not included. Short walk to the Reversing Falls &Town Landing. By appointment only, 24-hour notice. Shared septic system & well. Tenant occupied. Low Harpswell Taxes.
$495,000
HARPSWELL WATERFRONT
Enjoy a year-round waterfront home that boasts open concept living, dining & kitchen area. Special fts. incl. granite counters in kitchen, electric-induction stove, lg wlk-in pantry, multiple heat zones, one way window film, 1st flr laundry w/soaking sink, private 2nd flr primary bdrm & ba w/waterside deck ft ocean views. Leave from your common dock, from your boat, kayak or canoe and explore Card Cove, Quahog Bay and out to open ocean.
$629,000
FREEPORT
Beautifully maintained 3 bdrm Victorian home fts a private country setting, while being walking distance away from DT Freeport. Home offers original wood floors, character, & charm; offered for your consideration for the first time since the 80's. Incl. lg 2c garage w/space above, perfect for an office, art studio or workout room! Meticulously landscaped by the homeowners, w/plenty of gardening room. Also fts a screened in porch, balcony off primary bdrm, & deck.
$369,000
HARPSWELL WATERFRONT
This tastefully renovated condo on Bailey Island is being offered completely turnkey. Ready for you to enjoy this summer, or fully equipped for your next summer rental property. 1 bedroom, 1 bath, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and completely full of EVERYTHING you need! There is nothing these sellers have missed! Boasting views into the iconic Mackerel Cove, walking distance to local lobster wharfs and Mackerel Cove Beach!
$595,000
HARPSWELL WATERFRONT
Rare offering of 4.63+/- acre parcel of land to call your own. This attractive property offers 1,000+ft of tidal water frontage on a peninsula setting overlooking upper Card Cove, which offers access to Quahog Bay & open ocean. Relax & absorb the charm of the coast w/being minutes from Cook's Corner, Maine St Brunswick & all of Harpswell's amenities. There may be a possibility of division or a family compound. Expired, permitted, 3-bedroom septic design on file.
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Charming, spacious setting, just a short stroll to Goose Rocks Beach, with water access to side yard creek! Entering the home, you are greeted by a cozy family room featuring a propane stove, beam ceilings, and access to the private backyard oasis. Illuminated with natural light, the kitchen is equipped with a large granite eat-in island and sliding doors to the back deck. Attached 2-car garage includes a workshop area and a second story, o ering space for possible expansion or storage. Well-manicured gardens, this property encompasses a peaceful, private outdoor space, perfect for entertaining after a long day at the beach. Relax and unwind by the re pit, overlooking the tranquil creek accessed directly from the property. Enjoy direct access for kayaking and paddleboarding.
Steps from the white sands of Goose Rocks Beach sits this spacious home. Ample space for family and friends, this light- lled, expansive home is a true GRB gem! Brought down to the studs and completely redone, this attractive, property features 7 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms. Two generous living areas - one for the kids to ‘’be kids’’ and one for the adults to relax and enjoy peaceful conversation. The open kitchen and dining area with access to the large back deck, will accommodate everyone for those lobster bakes and summer BBQ. The beach is calling you - move into your new home just in time for summer!
New to the market in Kennebunkport, just under 2 miles to Goose Rocks Beach! Relax and unwind at this picture-perfect oasis. Located at the end of a private road sits this modern farmhouse with beautiful tidal views of marshlands and open ocean. Features a 'post and beam' style, this exquisite property offers an open floor plan, ideal for family gatherings and endless entertaining.
New Biddeford Road, Goose Rocks Beach, Kennebunkport - $1,595,000.00
Wildwood Avenue, Goose Rocks Beach, Kennebunkport - $2,295,000.00
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24 Harraseeket Road, Freeport, Maine
Restored 1854 Federalist home looking over the Harraseeket River. The main floor includes a formal dining room, kitchen, family room, and of ice (or downstairs bedroom). This well maintained home has 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths. The atached barn has ample storage on 2 floors. Located near the end of a dead end road for privacy and slow trafic. Many new windows and front door. $1,495,000
61 Dipper Cove Road, Harpswell, Maine
3 bedroom. 2.5 bath Timberpeg contemporary overlooking the ocean. One-floor living, an open kitchen, dining area and a sunken living room with cathedral ceiling. Hardwood and tile flooring, pantry, automatic back-up generator, and underground power. Primary bedroom with private bathroom, walk-through closet, and water-view deck. Beautiful landscaping with stone wall and croquet court overlooking the ocean. SOLD FOR $1,186,000
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Riven Rock
481 Seawall Road, Southwest Harbor, ME
Beloved water’s edge estate near Acadia Park & Southwest Harbor. Architect designed classic New England architecture. Stunning sunrises overlooking the Western Way w/Great Cranberry Isle backdrop. A perfect setting to watch ocean activity. Additional 4-bedroom guest quarters over detached garage. MLS 1588038 | $2,250,000
Kerrwood
123/132 Parker Lane, Blue Hill, ME
Stunning stone & shingled 10,000 sqft, turn of the century, yearround home. 1225’ deep water shorefront, enchanting native gardens, winding pathways, a whimsical gazebo, spacious deck, w/a large stone patio provide wonderful spaces to entertain family & guests. Includes a private dock & four moorings. MLS 1588038 | $5,895,000
Impressive Waterfront Opportunity
Lighthouse Watch | Cape Elizabeth, ME 7.27± acres | 162’± of Shorefront | $3.8M
Set on a private road along the shoreline of Cape Elizabeth, the property ofers two or three large lots with access to a private cove and a sandy beach. The front lot ofers 2.63± acres and currently has a wonderful cotage with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and 120-degree stunning water views across Whaleback Rock and onto the far end of Casco Bay. The views are highlighted by the view of Portland Head Light. Beyond the rare front lot, there is an additonal 4.64± acre lot that perhaps could be subdivided with approval. It has private access to the beach and all the benefts of the private deeded road.
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The memory palace of a fall to grace.
STORY BY AMANDA RUSSELL
Once upon a time, there was a beautiful ballerina. She twirled with some of the greatest dancers and companies of her time and was adored by many for her grace and skill. But the world turns— sometimes on the best of us.
is is a story of wealth and its
loss, of determination, stardom, and a plummeting fall from a great height. It is the story of a dedicated dancer and how she kept her head high as she tumbled down the social ladder that was her life’s station. is is the story of my grandmother, Mademoiselle Ysobel Arnold, a woman who danced to survive.
On May 14, 1933, the Sunday Press Herald—as the Maine Sunday Telegram was called back then—ran a story titled “Quirk of Fate Ended Dancer’s Career.” Sitting in her new Preble Street home, acclaimed ballet dancer Mademoiselle Ysobel Arnold related to Press Herald writer W. Widden Johnson how she had unwittingly made a career-ending decision backstage at the Colony eater in New York City. Ysobel preferred her pointe shoes soft, so she put on some comfy ones she’d already worn several times before, rather than the sti new pair delivered to her dressing room. A few minutes into the ballet, Ysobel felt her lucky shoes collapse and her toes break. On the day of the Press Herald interview, she was contemplating a return to the stage at the Chicago World’s Fair later in the year, but that engagement never happened, and Maine became Ysobel’s forever home.
is is her story.
Ysobel grew up in Madison, Wisconsin, and fell in love with dance the night her parents took her to see a ballet at Chicago Civic Opera, where she sat enthralled by a young ballerina who inspired her to enroll in ballet classes. ree years later, at the age of twelve, Ysobel was sent to New York to train with the great Russian emigré dancer and choreographer Mikhail Fokine, living like
Eloise at e Plaza Hotel under the watch of the trusted family chau eur who had shepherded her there.
After training with Fokine, Ysobel began her professional career with the Chicago Civic Opera, and at sixteen became a principal dancer with the Pavley-Oukrainsky Ballet Company, which choreographed and performed the dances for the Civic Opera, as well as traveling to New York, Boston, San Francisco, London, and Paris, where the great Russian ballerina Anna Pavlova saw the troupe and asked them to join Sergei Diaghilev’s Ballets Russes.
After touring with Pavlova, Ysobel, together with Andreas Pavley and Serge Oukrainsky, produced, choreographed, and performed the classic ballets, winning both acclaim and nancial backing. en the Great Crash happened, and Ysobel’s father, Judge Victor H. Arnold, saw his investment bank fold. e San Francisco Chronicle reported “Society Girl in Adversity Stars on Stage.” e Los Angeles Times headlined with “Danced for Diversion Once; For Dough
Now.” e Los Angeles Examiner and Wisconsin State Journal ran stories on the young ballerina working “to restore wealth for former Chicago banker father.” But the crowds had left the great venues of ballet, and with them went the money that had backed the troupe. Ysobel joined the Orpheum Circuit with composer Anatol Friedland. Touring the country as part of a traveling vaudeville act, she performed multiple daily matinees and every evening
too. It was exhausting, but she hardly cared—she was dancing!
Ysobel married fellow vaudevillian Sidney Lee Russell at the Little Church Around the Corner (aka the Church of the Trans guration) in New York City. Afterward, she was thrilled to rejoin Pavley and Oukrainsky, but it was a brief reunion, her career ending the night she chose to wear the soft pointe shoes. Eventually she moved her family to Portland before settling
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down permanently in Damariscotta, not far from South Bristol, where she had honeymooned.
Ysobel was indomitable. Bereft of ballet, she nonetheless embraced new motherhood in her new life in a new city far from home with infectious zest. During World War II, while her husband served in the U.S. Merchant Marines, she worked at Bath Iron Works as a pipe tter to make ends meet. She ran a morning nursery school and gave ballet classes on the weekends, setting up a dance studio in her house with barres and mirrors, playing records of the music she once danced to a live orchestra. She never danced professionally again.
Mademoiselle Ysobel Arnold was also one heck of a grandmother. She took Cousin Gail to Shea Stadium to hear the Beatles, and reserved the highest room she could book at the Eastland Park Hotel for her and my sister Liza to spend the weekend together. She taught my sister Lynn to play tennis, and I will never forget the image of her leaping over the ditch in the backyard, a wooden gun slung over her shoulder, as she followed my brother into the woods to play “hunting.”
I danced with Nana my entire life; so did half the children in town. One summer she set a trunk of her old costumes out on our front lawn for us to play dress-up with. We six little sylphides and swans, itting here and there to attract customers to our lemonade stand, had no idea we were wearing out ts designed by Serge Oukrainsky and worn in the greatest ballets in the greatest venues the world over.
Before I send her archives to the San Francisco Museum of Performance + Design, which has accepted them for its library, I wanted to write this story of Nana’s life for Portlanders, Mainers, and my family.
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