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32 G reetings From Cocktail Cove 12 From the Editor Tie up and dine at Maine’s classic shore restaurants. 14 Letters From Staff & Wire Reports 15 Imperatifs Naked Mountain 41 18 Summer Festivals Guide Winter peaks reveal their secret summer selves. 25 Goings On By Jacqueline Leahy 31 Chowder 47 S cent of a Woman The fragrance of a perfect island day 75 Market Watch captured in a bottle. By Donna Stuart
51 Oh, It’s That Guy
From Disturbia to Bar Harbor: summer resident David Morse on his unassuming stardom. Interview by Colin W. Sargent
55 O ur Love Affair With the Waterfront
Lobsters are luscious, lighthouses luminous…the seduction begins. From Staff & Wire Reports
63 Sunrise Boulevard
Built in 1924, the ‘Pink Palace’ brings Mediterranean sophistication to Castine. By Brad Emerson
69 Making Camp
Appalachian Mountain Club’s gear guru Matt Heid on “the essentials.” By Karen E. Hofreiter
81 Charmed
For sale: Kennebunkport’s “River Cottage.”
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76 Dining Guide 77 Restaurant Review District: Take Two By Diane Hudson
79 2011 Guide to Wellness 85 New England Homes & Living
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“Engage Me!” By Fred Bonnie
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Cover: “Scott Werner and the Harsh Mistress” by Robert Witkowski. See “Our Love Affair With the Waterfront,” page 55. J u ly / a u g u s t 2 0 1 1 1 1
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To celebrate Portland Magazine’s first 25 years, and to get ready for the next 25, I deep-cleaned my desk. Until I reached my lower left-hand drawer, that is, where I keep tokens that defy filing to such a degree that their only commonality is “Contents of Lower Left-Hand Drawer.” Let’s take a look. Below the reeling, bombastic 11-page letter from Rudy Vallee, below the Last Will & Testament of Bette Davis, below Priscilla Presley’s telephone number and the squirrel call my grandfather gave to me in 1962, below the chipped arrowhead my father picked up as a young man at Deerfield, Massachusetts, is a cover letter dated January 10, 2000, from my old friend Fred Bonnie, along with his unpublished short story, “Engage Me!” He’d submitted “A Dirty Little Secret” along with “Engage Me!” and I’d marked “Secret” for publication but kept hold of “Engage Me!” in case I might need it, say, 11 years later. I remember scanning it before, but reading it today, I find myself completely engaged. I think it ended up in my lower left-hand drawer because Fred Bonnie suffered from a heart attack while driving home from a lecture and died later in 2000, a terrible crisis for his young family. I didn’t know what to do with this story. I couldn’t send it back. I couldn’t throw it away. So it stayed in my drawer, lower left, keeping itself awake at night, aware of its unrealized power, waiting for you. When he sent this story to us, Bridgton-born Fred Bonnie (1945-2000) was a shooting star. His short story collection Detecting Metal had just been named a Booklist Editor’s Choice among 28 titles by heavyweights like John Updike, Lorrie Moore, John Irving, Cormac McCarthy, Alice McDermott, and Philip Roth. His novel Thanh Ho Delivers had just rolled off the press. A publisher was combining his first two short story collections, Squatter’s Rights and Displaced Persons, into a new title,Widening the Road. And everybody loved his Too Hot and Other Maine Stories and Food Fights, foreshadowing urban America’s obsession with cuisine. We’re proud to have first published the title story from Food Fights among nine stories we’ve brought to you by this fine writer. Who knew Fred was standing beside the abyss when he wrote, “Colin, you and I first corresponded in 1985. Congratulations on keeping Portland Magazine going all this time. I’ve always looked forward to receiving it–one of those magazines I open immediately and sit down with for an hour or two. Please tell Bill Barry hello for me. I hope you like one or two of the enclosed stories and can use them in Portland Magazine.” Every summer, we publish fiction by a literary star. We’ve brought you startling summer stories by Rick Moody, Sebastian Junger, Ann Hood, and Mameve Medwed. The virtue of “Engage Me!” is that it cheerfully addresses a smaller canvas, like a plein-air painting, winning smiles and sending a reader back for an immediate second read. Like left field, beautiful things can come out of a lower left-hand drawer. This story, warm and capable, is yours, Fred, and your wife’s and daughter’s. Because no one ever writes, or dreams, alone.
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The spread on my son, Todd English [“Maine Fra Diavolo,” Summerguide 2011], is a great collection of photos and commentary. There is nothing like cooking on the beach! So many good times. All in all, a very good interview! Patty English, Camden
Six degrees of perspiration
After reading the article on Ingrid Bergman [“Notorious in Cape Elizabeth”] in your Summerguide, I remembered a funny story from my youth. It was 1946, and I was 18. My friend, Emerson Roberts, called and told me Ingrid Bergman was visiting a close friend of his mother’s on Cape Elizabeth. I told Emerson to be sure and greet Ingrid with a handshake and that he could not wash his hand until he had shaken hands with me. So after meeting Ingrid (shaking her hand vigorously), Emerson quickly drove to my parents’ house on Deering Street in Portland, where I happily shook his hand. Indirect though it was, I knew that after this encounter with Ingrid, people would look at me differently…and I was in love. Donald Dorsey, Freeport Loved Summerguide [2011]. Congratulations on a great issue, and we especially loved the Ingrid Bergman story. Karen Lewis, Portland
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Remembrance of Sweets Present Though legendary Kennebunk sweet spot Chase Hill Bakery closed in 2000, to the delight of fanatical patrons, it’s open again in 2011. “The response has been overwhelming,” says past & current owner Pat Foley. “Customers come in and share wonderful memories.” 21 Western Avenue, chasehillbakery.com.
Between the ACTS–Eat like Ogunquit-Playhouse superstar Michele Lee. During her recent turn in Summer of Love, she dined at 98 Provence, Five-O, Clay Hill Farm, Caffé Prego, The Front Porch, and Bintliff’s. How’s the food? “Wonderful! I’m lobstered out!”
Michael Good’s sculptures are performance pieces in themselves. If you were to wake one of his earrings at night, it would still rush around in spirals. A big crowd will be at Springer’s Jewelers during his exhibition and talk during First Friday Art Walk on August 5th. Couldn’t you just point to your earrings and say, “See? They’re happening right in front of your eyes”? Workshops help me hear the music in what I do. I do roughly eight workshops a year, some in Europe, more recently in San Francisco, Atlanta, North Carolina, Boston, and of course here. The point is to talk not just about the pieces but how they have come to be.
Sound of Silence
Leavitt Theatre screens silent films accompanied by a spontaneous live score by composer Jeff Rapsis. “I love seeing these lost shows become magic all over again.” Already this summer on select Sundays, he’s disinterred Rin Tin Tin and Buster Keaton. For coming attractions, visit silentfilmlivemusic.blogspot. com. 259 Main St., Route 1, Ogunquit.
Select bottles of wine are half price on Mondays at Royal River Grillhouse. The wine menu says it all: “We love you and you served us well, but you gotta go.” Straight to our lips, that is. Promotion runs all year long, royalrivergrillhouse.com.
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Victor,Victoria Try a his-and-hers beer duo from Allagash Brewing. Created first and named for Victoria Mansion, Victoria Ale combines Allagash’s signature Belgian with chardonnay grapes. Victor Ale, the handsome answer, swaps the white grapes for red. RSVP, $15.49 a bottle, allagash.com.
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Sea Bags reinvents the meaning of recycle with their Wine Tote, complete with a captain’s log to chart when two gifts pass in the night. seabags.com.
Early on, you worked with silver, then 18k gold, and recently you’ve added silver again. Is this because you like the “otherness” of silver? I started with silver, but the work was so labor intensive I couldn’t continue offering it for economic reasons. Now I can do both gold and silver since their value has risen. People are thrilled because silver is less expensive. I love silver; I love a lot of materials. On an artistic level, the value of a material has little to do with whether I’ll work with it. I’d do rubber if it interested me. We can see you falling in love with a rubber band!
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Hips Don’t Lie Dance with the stars of tomorrow.
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2011 SummerFestival Guide Acadia’s Oktoberfest and Food Festival, Smuggler’s Den Campground, Southwest Harbor. Meet Maine brewmasters, sample wine and food, entertainment, craft booths. Oct. 7-8. 244-9264 acadiaoktoberfest.com Acadian Festival, Madawaska. Maine’s largest cultural festival, featuring traditional Acadian supper, reenactment of the Acadian landing, Danse du Main Street, Family Fun Parade and more. Held in conjunction with the Cyr family reunion. Aug. 11-15. 728-7000 acadianfestival.com
Acton Fair, Acton. Live entertainment, livestock, tractor pull, midway rides, Miss Acton Fair pageant, parade. Aug. 25-28. 636-2968 (during fair) actonfair.net American Folk Festival, Bangor. American and international folk music, crafts,culture, and food. Featuring Bing Xia, Leroy Thomas, Super Chikan, Hot Club of Cowtown, Eden Brent, Rich in Tradition, Brotherhood Singers, Samba Ngo, Pedrito Martinez, Stooges Brass Band, and ReVeillons. Aug. 26-29. 922-2630 americanfolkfestival.com Apple Pumpkin Festival, Livermore Falls. Music, food, crafts displays, kids’ activities, and vendors. Sept. 24. 897-6755 applepumpkinfestival.org Art and Fine Crafts Show, Gilsland Farm Audubon Center, Falmouth. Art display and sale. Aug. 20-21. audubonshow.com Athens Wesserunsett Valley Fair, Athens. Harness racing, animal exhibits, cake judging, crafts, midway, tractor and truck pulls. Aug. 5-7. 660-7340 Bangor State Fair, Bangor. Animal shows, motorcycle stunt shows, Michael Griffin: Escape Hero, Backyard Circus, Dino Digs, Emrba Rabbit Show, Sea Lion Splash. Jul. 29-Aug. 7. 947-5555 bangorstatefair.com Bar Harbor Music Festival, Bar Harbor. Acadia National Park Outdoor Concert, Jul. 27; The Seventh Annual Bob Noonan Memorial Concert, Jul. 29; Festival Gala, Jul. 31. 222-1026 barharbormusicfestival.org Bates Dance Festival 2011, Bates College, Lewiston. IZoe-Juniper, Jul. 25, 29, 30; Global Exchange: Sharing Across Cultures, Jul. 28; David Dorfman Dance, Aug. 1, 5, 6; The Musician Concert, Aug. 2; UN/Stable
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See what everyone itshe Beach ! ra v i n g a b o u t Be sure to wear some flowers in your hair for the East Coast premiere of Summer of Love, a groovy new musical by Roger Bean, starring TV’s Michele Lee from Knots Landing.
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The award-winning Broadway musical starring Sally Struthers as the bulldogtoting-hairdresser, Paulette! Check it out! Go to OgunquitPlayhouse.org
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festivalguide Landscape, Aug. 6, 7; Different Voices, Aug. 11, 12; Young Choreographers/New Works, Aug. 13; Festival Finale, Aug. 13. batesdancefestival.org Bay Chamber Concerts Summer Music Festival, Rockport. Intimate Classics at the Wyeth Center, Aug. 3; Primo Piano: Andrew Wolf Award Winner Concert, Aug. 4; St. Lawrence Premiers, Aug. 10; The Grand Sextet!, Aug. 11; La Musique, Aug. 17; Harp, Strings & Winds, Aug. 18; The Spirit of the 20s, Aug. 24; Timeless Treasures, Aug 25; First Chair All Stars- Mostly Brahms, Aug. 31; First Chair All Stars- Season Finale, Sept. 1. 236-2823 baychamberconcerts.org
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Beach Olympics, Old Orchard Beach. Competitions, music, displays, and presentations to benefit Special Olympics of Maine. Aug. 19-21. oldorchardbeachmaine.com Bethel Heritage Festival, 10-14 Broad Street, Bethel. Historical reenactments,old-time crafts, children’s parade and games, period house tours, bean supper. Aug. 12-13. 824-2908 Blistered Fingers Family Bluegrass Music Festival, Litchfield Fair Grounds, Litchfield. Bluegrass performances, crafts, food, instrument vendors. Aug. 25-28. 873-6539 blisteredfingers.com Blue Hill Fair, Blue Hill. Horse pull, tractor pull, livestock, various shows, no-bake off, music, fireworks. Sept. 1-5. 374-3701 bluehillfair.com Bowdoin International Music Festival, Brunswick. Chamber music study and performance. Through Aug. 6. 373-1400 bowdoinfestival.org Brunswick Outdoor Arts Festival, Brunswick. Art sale, live music, street performers, kids’ activities. Aug. 20. 729-4439 brunswickdowntown.org/boaf Bucksport BayArea Festival, Bucksport. Music, antique cars, boats, food, Civil War and naval sea battle reenactments, parade, 5K fun run, fireworks. Jul. 29-30. 469-6818 bucksportbaychamber.com Camden International Film Festival, Camden, Rockport, and Rockland. Sept. 29-Oct. 2. 617-817-5376 camdenfilmfest.org
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Capriccio Art Celebration, Ogunquit. A townwide festival of art, music, poetry, kites, museum exhibits, and architecture. Sept. 5-17. 646-2939 Caribou Cares about Kids, Caribou. Games, music, hayrides, bike rides. Aug. 11-14. 722-7648 Carrabassett Summer Festival and Fly-In, Carrabassett Valley. Music, fly-in, crafts, demonstrations, storytelling. Aug. 13. 235-3000 kcskreativitycenter.com/summerfestival.html Casco Days, Casco. Fireworks, road race, parade, live entertainment, food vendors. Jul. 28-30. cascodays.org Central Maine Egg Festival, Pittsfield. Marketplace, carnival, farmer’s market, art show, fireworks, midway. Jul. 20-24. eggfest.craftah.com Chalk on the Walk, Biddeford. Chalk art, kids’ activities, craft fair, food, music, 5k walk. Sept. 24. heartofbiddeford.org Clinton Lions Fair, Clinton. Midway, livestock, Maine Dairy Princess competition, pulling, fireworks, food. Sept. 8-11. 426-8013 clintonlionsfair.com Common Ground Country Fair, Unity. Organic
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Luncheon, Georgetown Central School, Georgetown. Fine arts, goodies, lobster lunch, kids activities. Aug. 9. georgetownworkingleague.org
Cornish Apple Festival, Cornish. Apples, cider, crafts, music. Sept. 24. 625-4993 cornish-maine.org
Grand Lake Stream Folk Art Festival, Grand Lake Stream. Art sales and displays in various mediums, live music. Jul. 30-31. 796-8199
Cornish Horseman’s Day, Cornish Fairgrounds. Craft displays, exhibits, entertainment, and petting zoo. Sept. 10. cornish-maine.org Crown of Maine Balloon Fest, Presque Isle. Street fair, kids movie, food, music, craft fair and hot air balloons. Aug. 25-28. 764-6561 crownofmaineballoonfest.org Cumberland Arts and Crafts Show, Cumberland. Crafts, demonstrations, entertainment, giveaways. Aug. 11-14. 621-2818 unitedmainecraftsmen.com Cumberland County Fair, Cumberland. Harness racing, livestock, food, rides, pumpkin & squash weighin. Sept. 25-Oct. 1. 829-4215 cumberlandfair.com Deer Isle Jazz Festival, Stonington. Aug. 4-7. 367-2788 operahousearts.org East Benton Fiddler’s Convention and Contest, Benton. Fiddle showcase and contest, performances. Jul. 31. 453-2017 eastbentonfiddlers.com Eastport Pirate Festival, Eastport. Pirate Ball, bed race, kids’activities, parade, reenactments, races, pageant. Sept. 9-11. 853-4343 eastportpiratefestival.com Eastport Salmon Festival, Eastport. Salmon and chowder dinners, music, craft show, boat tours, industry information. Sept. 3-4. 853-2907 eastportsalmonfestival.com
Great Falls Balloon Festival, Lewiston/Auburn. Balloon launches, midway, crafts, food, parade. Aug.19-21. 783-8545 greatfallsballoonfestival.org Greater Brunswick Peace Fair, Brunswick Mall, Brunswick. Music,poetry writing, crafts, and exhibitions from 30 local and national non-profit organizations. Aug. 6. 725-7675 peaceworksbrunswickme.org Harmony Free Fair, Harmony. Midway, truck pull, demolition derby, ATV run, athletic contests, food. Sept. 2-5. 683-5873 harmonyfreefair.org Harvestfest, York. Craft and wares marketplace, food, entertainment, fireworks, ox roast, bean hole baked beans, Oct. 15-16. 363-4422 maineoktoberfest.org Hill ‘n the Ville Music Festival, Waterville. Live music, games, and food; meant to welcome college students and their families to the area. Sept. 10. 680-2055 watervillemainstreet.org/events.php Honor the Animals: Native American Powwow, Maine Wildlife Park, Gray. American Indian dancers & drummers, craft vendors, singers, food booths. Aug. 13-14. 657-4977 mainewildlifepark.com International Homecoming Festival, Calais. Pageants, tours, performances, food, fireworks. Jul. 29-Aug. 7. internationalhomecomingfestival.com
Eliot Festival Days, Eliot. Chili cook-off, antique auto show, fireworks, parade, 5K road race, fun run. Sept. 23-24. 439-1817 eliot5kandfestival.com
International Seaplane Fly-In, Searsport. Float Plan Competitions, educational exhibits, craft fair, Sept. 8-11. 695-2702 seaplanefly-in.org
Fall in the Village Art Festival, Freeport. Art exhibits and sales, live music, food. Sept. 17. 865-1212 freeportusa.com/artfestival.html
KahBang Music Festival, Bangor waterfront. Performers include My Morning Jacket, Grace Potter and the Nocturnals, Chromeo, and Atmosphere. Aug. 12-13. kahbang.com
End of the Summer Hoorah Car/Bike Weekend, Farmington Fairgrounds, Farmington. Pig roast, chicken barbeque, car show and Motorcycle Raffle Run Ride. Aug. 27-29. 778-4215
Kneisel Hall Chamber Music Festival, Blue Hill. Concerts by faculty and guest artists. Through Aug. 28. 374-2811 kneisel.org
Farmington Fair, Farmington. Exhibit halls, livestock, midway, harness racing, animal pulling. Sept. 18-25. farmingtonfairmaine.com
Laudholm Nature Crafts Festival, Wells. Artisans exhibits, music, food, environmental education. Sept. 10-11. 646-4521
Festival of Nations, Deering Oaks Park, Portland. Music, dance, performing arts, crafts, food from various cultures. Jul. 30. 761-9464 wini.us/festival.htm
Lewiston/Auburn Greek Festival, Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, Lewiston. Dancing, food, games, bazaar. Sept. 8-10. 783-6795 holytrinitymaine.org
Foliage Food & Wine Festival, Main Street Garden Shop, Blue Hill. Food and drink from restaurants, chefs, and food producers. Oct. 16. 374-3242
Litchfield Fair, Litchfield. Midway, agricultural exhibits, livestock, animal-pulling events. Sept. 10-12. 353-8105 litchfieldfair.com
Forest Heritage Days, Greenville. Food, bus tour, exhibitions, craft fair, sunset cruise, films. Aug. 12-13. forestheritagedays.org
Logging Museum Festival Days, Rangeley. Biscuit bake, Miss Woodchip pageant, Logger’s Hall of Fame. Jul. 29-30. 864-5364 rangeleymaine.com
Frenchboro Lobster Festival, Bass Harbor Ferry Terminal, Frenchboro. Food, live music, raffles, and the Frenchboro Lobster Festival Run. Aug. 13. 334-2923
Machias Wild Blueberry Festival, Machias. Blueberry musical, pie-eating contest, cooking contest, food, foot races. Aug. 20-21. 255-6665 machiasblueberry.com
Frantasia, Livermore Falls. Music and visual arts performances, and workshops. Aug. 18-20. 897-6158 frantasiafestival.com
Mainely Grillin’and Chillin’Country BBQ Festival, Raitt Farm, Eliot. Mainely Grillin’and Chillin’Country BBQ State Competition, artisan fair, tractor train, live entertainment. Aug. 13-14. celebratemainefestival.com
Fryeburg Fair, Fryeburg. Livestock, tractor pulls, pig scramble, midway, parade, entertainment, harness racing. Oct. 2-9. 935-3268 fryeburgfair.com Georgetown Working League Fair and
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Skowhegan State Fair, Skowhegan. Livestock, demolition derby, harness racing, midway, entertainment, food. Aug. 11-20. 474-2947 skowheganstatefair.com Springfield Fair, Springfield. Livestock, agricultural events, museum, exhibits, midway, entertainment, crafts. Sept. 3-6. 738-4134 thespringfieldfair.com St. Matthew Parish Funshine Fair, Limerick. Flea market, BBQ, bean supper, plant sale,arts and crafts, bingo. Jul. 30-31. 793-2244 funshinefair.org Taste of Greater Waterville, Waterville. Restaurants, sidewalk sales, vendors, entertainment, kids’ activities. Aug. 3 midmaine.chamber.com Topsham Fair, Topsham. Vehicle and livestockpulls, entertainment, 4-H demonstrations, midway, fireworks. Aug. 9-14. 729-1943 topshamfair.net Trails End Festival, Millinocket. Arts and crafts, music, food, kids’ activities, horseshoes tournament. Sept. 16-18. 723-4414 katahdinmaine.com Union Fair, Union. Parade, livestock, liveentertainment, blueberry festival, harness racing. Aug. 20-27. 785-3281 unionfair.org
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United Maine Craftsmen’s Cumberland Arts and Crafts Show, 197 Blanchard Rd., Cumberland. Largest crafts show in Maine features over 230 of Maine’s talented artisans at the Cumberland Fairgrounds, Aug. 11-14. unitedmainecraftsmen.com Upper Kennebec Valley River Festival, Bingham. Crafts, music, pie-eating contest, bike races, midway, parade, fishing derby, pageant. Jul. 30-31. 672-4100 visitmaine.com Vintage Motorcycle Meet and Antique Aeroplane Show, Owls Head Transportation Museum, Owls Head. Motorcycles and aeroplanes on display, demonstrations, auctions, kids’ activities. Sept. 3-4.
594-4418 ohtm.org WCSH6 Sidewalk Art Festival, Portland. Original works and prints for sale, art judging. Aug. 27. 8286666 wcsh6.com Wells Chili Fest, Wells. Chili, chili verde, salsa tastings, music, crafts. Aug. 27. 646-2451 wellschilifest.com Wilton Blueberry Festival, Wilton. Live music, boat tours, kids’ activities, food, craft sale, bingo. Aug. 5-6. 778-4726 wiltonbbf.com Windsor Fair, Windsor. Harness racing,demolition derby, animal and vehicle pulls, Maine Apple Queen Pageant, entertainment, parade. Aug. 28-Sept. 5. 622-4646 windsorfair.com
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Lakewood Theater, 76 Theater Rd., Madison. Moon Over Buffalo, Jul. 21-30; Once Upon a Mattress, Aug. 4-13; The Red Velvet Cake War, Aug. 18-27; To Kill a Mockingbird, Sept. 1-10. 474-7176 lakewoodtheater.org Portland Opera Repertory Theatre, Merrill Auditorium, Portland. La Fille du Regiment (The Daughter of the Regiment), Jul. 28, 30. 879-7678 portopera.org St. Lawrence Arts Center, 76 Congress St., Portland. Special Needs: A night of standup comedy with Selena Luna; Aug. 3. 775-5568 stlawrencearts.org Schoolhouse Arts Center, Rt. 114, Sebago Lake Village. Beauty & the Beast Junior, Jul. 29-31; Teen Summer Shakespeare Production, Aug. 12-14; Unnecessary Farce, Sept. 9-25. 642-3743 schoolhousearts.org Stonington Opera House, Stonington. Mrs. Smith Goes to Washington, Aug. 25. 3672788 operahousearts.org
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Jonathan’s Restaurant, 92 Bourne Ln., Ogunquit. Jonathan Edwards, Jul. 29; Jimmy Keys, Jul. 30; Al Stewart, Aug. 6; Judy Collins, Aug. 7; Crooked Stil, Aug. 12; Joan Osborne Duo, Aug. 14; Ellis Paul, Aug. 19; Lori McKenna, Aug. 20; Iris Dement, Aug. 26; “All Together Now,” Beatles Tribute Band, Aug. 27; Tom Rush, Sept. 11; Susanne Westenhoeffer, Sept. 16. 6464777 jonathansrestaurant.com The Landing, 353 Pine Point Rd., Scarborough. Shemekia Copeland, Jul. 28; Shania Twin, Aug. 5. 774-4527 thelandingatpinepoint.com Maine State Ballet, 348 Rt. 1, Falmouth. The Poet’s Love with Napoli and Souvenir, Aug. 5, 6, 12, 13. 7817672 mainestateballet.org Maine State Music Theater, 22 Elm St., Brunswick. Xanadu, Jul. 20-Aug. 6; The Wiz, Aug. 10-27. msmt.org Merrill Auditorium, 20 Myrtle St., Portland. Port Opera presents: The Daughter of the Regiment, Jul. 28, 30; Wiz Kalifa, Maine State Pier Concert Series, Jul. 28; The Moody Blues, Sept. 13. 842-0800 porttix.com One Longfellow Square, 181 State St., Portland. Carrie Elkin, Anthony da Costa & Johathan Byrd, Aug. 5; Mary Fahl, Aug. 13; Jason Anick, Aug. 18; Davis Wilcox, Aug. 19; The Bobs, Aug. 20; The Jen Cahpin Trio, Aug. 26; Kelly Joe Phelps and Corrine West, Aug. 27; The Steve Grover Quintet presents: The Beatles Project Volume Two, Sept. 10; and Catie Curtis, Sept. 17. 761-1757 onelongfellowsquare.com Port City Music Hall, 504 Congress St., Portland. ZootZ, Jul. 30; The Tedeschi Trucks Band, Aug. 19; Justin Townes Earle, Aug. 23; and JJ Grey and Mofro, Sept. 15. 899-4990 portcitymusichall.com Portland Chamber of Music Festival, 88 Bedford St., Portland. Leclair, Vaughan Williams and Mendelssohn, Aug. 11; Beethoven, Lee Hyla and Faure, Aug. 13; Free J u ly / a u g u s t
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SailMaine, Thames St., Portland. Free sailboat rides, shore-side boat rigging, knot-tying demonstrations. Jun. 16-Aug. 19. 772-7245 sailmaine.org
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Shakespeare in the Park, Deering Oaks Park, Portland. Love’s Labors Lost, Jul. 14, 16, 22, 28, 30, Aug. 5, 11, 13; Waiting for Godot, Jul. 15, 21, 23, 29, Aug. 4, 6, 12. 400-6223 fenixtheatre.com
Bates College Midsummer Lakeside Concert Series, Florence Keigwin Amphitheater, Lewiston. Yankee Brass Band, Jul. 28; Jim Gallant, Aug. 11. 786-6400 bates.edu Children’s Museum and Theatre of Maine, 142 Free St., Portland. Camera Obscura, ongoing. 828-1234 kitetails.org L.L. Bean Summer in the Park, Discovery Park, Freeport. Amos Lee, Jul. 30; Freeport Shakespeare Festival, Aug. 2-12; Rickie Lee Jones, Aug. 13; Dog Days of August, Aug. 20; America, Sept. 3. 552-2000 llbean.com Maine Comedy and Golf Tournament, Bethel Resort Inn, Bethel. Aug. 5-7. mainecomedyfest.com Maine Quilts, Augusta Civic Center, Augusta. Quilt workshops, exhibits, silent auction, lectures, merchants mall, Jul. 29-31. 415-4417 mainequilts.org 9th Annual Maine Boats, Homes and Harbors Show, Rockland. Maine’s only in-water boat and home show, featuring artists, architects, boat builders, craftsmen, designers, furniture makers, marine gear vendors, and musicians, Aug. 12-14. 5948622 maineboats.com Penobscot Bay Rendezvous, Thomaston, Rockland, and Camden. “Maine’s Regatta of the Season,” Aug. 18-21. penobscotbayrendezvous.com
Summer in the Parks Concerts, Portland. Western Prom: Sorcha, Jul. 27; Phantom Buffalo, Aug. 3; Will Gattis, Aug. 10. Deering Oaks Park: Sparks Ark, Jul. 28; Sammie Haynes, Aug. 4. Eastern Promenade, Fort Allen Park: Sean Mencher & Rhythm Kings, Jul. 28; Big Chief, Aug. 4; Banda di Nepi, Aug. 8; The McCarthys, Aug. 11. portlandmaine.gov Youth Alternatives Barn Raising at Brickhill, 50 Lydia Ln., South Portland. Festivities, tours, door prizes, Jul. 29. 874-1175 yimaine.org
Galleries Addison Woolley Gallery, 132 Washington Ave., Portland. Jeanne O’Toole Hayman and Victor Romanyshyn, Aug. 5-27; and Ruth Sylmor, Photographs and Ronnie Wilson, Paintings, Sept. 2-24. 450-8499 addisonwoolley.com Art Gallery at UNE, Westbrook College Campus, 716 Stevens Ave., Portland. Sculpture Garden Invitational, to Oct. 31; Children’s Book Illustrators, Jul. 27Oct. 30. 221-4490 une.edu/art gallery Atrium Art Gallery, 51 Westminster St., Lewiston. Tell Me a Story: World Cultures and Folktales, to Aug. 12. 753-6554 usm.maine.edu/lac/art/
Borealis Bistro, 182 Ocean Avenue, Portland. Works of photographer Cynthia Farr-Weinfeld, to Jul. 31. 541-9600 Center for Maine Contemporary Art, 162 Russell Ave., Rockport. Reese Inman: Burn Drawings and Recent Paintings, Jul. 16-Sept. 25; Auction, Jul. 31; Inka Essenhigh and Richard Van Buren, Aug. 6; Ethan Hayes-Chute, Aug. 6-Sept. 25; Paul Oberst: Banded Artifacts/Banded Men, Aug. 6-Sept. 25. 236-2875 cmcanow.org
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Water Street Tavern & Inn Eastern-most Tavern in the United States • Water views of Campobello Island, Canada
Dyer Library-Saco Museum, 371 Main St., Saco. Voyages and the Great Age of Sail, to Sept. 4; Point of Departure: Works by Diane Bowie Zaitlin, to Sept. 4. 283-3861 dyerlibrarysacomuseum.org Farnsworth Art Museum, 16 Museum St., Rockland. Four in Maine: Drawings, to Sept. 11. 596-6457 farnsworthmuseum.org Galeyrie Fine Art, 190 U.S. Rt. 1, Falmouth. Artists’show, Osher Map Collection. 781-3555 galeyrie.com Institute of Contemporary Art, Maine College of Art, 522 Congress St., Portland. Drawn to Disaster, to Aug. 7; Rally: 2011 Maine College of Art Alumni Exhibition, Aug. 24-Oct. 9. 775-3052 meca.edu Maine Maritime Museum, 243 Washington St., Bath. Cold Waters, Cold War: The 20th Century Navy in Maine, to Aug. 7; Snow Squall: Last of the American Clipper Ships, on-going; Distant Lands of Palm and Spice: Maine Ships and mariners in Deepwater Commerce, ongoing. 443-1316 mainemaritimemuseum.org
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Portland Museum of Art, 7 Congress Sq., Portland. Maine Moderns: Art in Seguinland, 1900-1940, to Sept. 11; John Marin: Modernism at Midcentury, to Oct. 10; Dorothy & Herbert Vogel Collection: 50 Works for Maine, Aug. 13-Oct. 23. 775-6148 portlandmuseum.com
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Tasty Events Browne Trading Company, 260 Commercial St., Portland. Wine tasting every third Th, 5-7pm. 7757560 brownetrading.com
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Cellardoor Winery, intersection of routes 1 and 90, Rockport. WineSCENTsations, Jul. 27, Aug. 3, 17, 31; French-Inspired Cuisine, Aug. 6; Cooking with the Blues, Maine Blueberry-Inspired Cuisine, Aug. 8; Spanish-Style Cooking, Aug. 24; Chocolate-Making, Aug. 28; Lobster Lovers’ Cooking Class, Sept. 9; Vinfestg 2011, Sept. 30. 236-2654 mainewine.com Chef Encounters, The Salt Exchange, 245 Commercial St., Portland. Watch the chefs prepare your feast in front of you at the Chef’s Table. Reservations required. 347-5687 thesaltexchange.net Island Farms Weekends, Nebo Lodge, North Haven. Sept. 30-Oct. 1. 867-2007 nebolodge.com
Cold Waters, Cold War: The 20th Century Navy in Maine On view through August 7 Opening August 20 Aloft: Winds, Sails & Rigging
Old Port Wine Merchants, 223 Commercial St., Portland. Wine tasting every third W, 4-7:30pm. 7729463 oldportwine.com
Explore the only existing U.S. shipyard site for large wooden ships
RSVP, 887 Forest Ave., Portland. Wine tasting every second W, 4-7pm. 773-8808
See life-size sculpture of the six-mast schooner Wyoming, world’s largest wooden vessel *Tour Bath Iron Works to see high-tech Navy destroyers being built Take a BIW and lighthouse cruise on the Kennebec River Visit our operating wooden boat shop Seven family friendly exhibits on 20-acre waterfront campus
Salt Exchange, 245 Commercial St., Portland. Spirit tastings, last W of every month. 3475687 thesaltexchange.net The West End Deli & Catering, 133 Spring St., Portland. Wine tastings every first F, 6-8pm. 8746426 thewestenddeli.com Wine Wise Tastings, The Wine Bar, 38 Wharf St., Portland. Wine tastings and dinners, see website for latest dates. 619-4630 winewiseevents.com –Compiled by Diane Hudson
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Replicas of the Nina and Pinta graced our port this summer. Built in Brazil, they travel the world as floating museums. “The [Christopher] Columbus Foundation sponsors them to reach out, in a tangible way, beyond books,” says Neal Drown, first mate on the Pinta. “Why no Santa Maria?” a visitor asked. Word is, she’s bigger and therefore more expensive to build (though there is a replica in the Madeira Islands, Portugal). Not to mention, she’s unlucky. She was lost off Cap-Haïtien, Haiti, on Christmas Day, 1492.
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Stomping At The Savoy Red Lobster’s getting a Bar Harbor makeover, with “ships’ lanterns and stone towers,” says Erica Jaeger of media relations. “Guests were asked where they thought Red Lobster originated. They said, specifically, Maine.” For verisimilitude, a design team was sent here, and presto–flash-frozen Maine kitsch! If only you had the shells to actually locate one of your restaurants in this neck of the woods, Red Lobster!
Hackmatack Playhouse just uncovered this mouldery backdrop among it props. Ask for a look-see when you take in The 39 Steps, August 17-September 3. 538 School Street, Berwick, hackmatack.org.
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Model, cooking show host, white-collar criminal, and now–comic book superhero? What can’t she do? Now Seal Harbor’s Martha Stewart has been cartooned “as both an icon and from a perspective of someone who might see her as callous, calculating, and scheming,” says author CW Cooke. A good thing? Visit bluewaterprod.com.
Nothing remains of the fabled Bramhall, J.B. Brown’s mansion on the Western Prom, except these granite posts and iron gates. According to historian Earle Shettleworth, they were spirited away from the demolished ruins in 1915 “by Brown’s son, Gen. John Marshall Brown, who erected them on Route 88 in front of ‘Thornhurst,’ the Falmouth summer estate of the younger Brown.” J u ly / a u g u s t
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The luscious bar and waterfront dining room create romantic shore dining at Pier 77. At their attached sister restaurant, The Ramp (inset), the atmosphere is pure waterfront fun, with yachting pennants and signature drinks like Painkiller (Malibu rum, orange & pineapple juice, nutmeg).
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he lobster fleet shimmers at its moorings as Fidelity V, propelled by three black 300-hp Mercury outboards, takes a conspicuous turn at the bell buoy and heads with boyhood familiarity into Cape Porpoise Harbor. Weaving deftly through the channel buoys, it’s obvious the very inconspicuous Neil Bush, who’s borrowed his dad’s (President George Bush 41) boat with two young Texas-t-shirt-clad passengers along for the ride, knows his way around here. Gliding past Town Pier ahead of the sun, Bush (a rare sighting–did you know there was also a Marvin Bush?) ties up momentarily beyond The Ramp restaurant to score some classic Maine crustacean takeout. Nice work if you can get it. Especially since Pier 77 and The Ramp don’t list “access by sea” as one of their five-star advantages.
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C u i s cene Cook’s Lobster House at the tip of Bailey Island is the place to dock and enjoy a lobster roll and Blue Lobster cocktail (vodka, blueberry-infused liqueur). “I’ve seen 145-foot yachts docked, but it’s a working dock,” says GM Matthew Hillery.
Still, if the restaurants are on pilings hugging Kennebunkport Pier, it doesn’t hurt to ask around, does it? When we did exactly that, one diner confided to us he’s slid in and carefully tied up his 16-foot motorboat among the little rowboats along the floats of the pier for 40 years, with no one ever asking him why. What happens in Cape Porpoise stays in Cape Porpoise. Still, it’s best to check in with the harbormaster, who can be reached at 967-5040. Any way you look at it, it’s worth the effort, because many of Maine’s finest shore restaurants are even more delicious for “two if by sea.” Here are some reef points to help you learn the ropes, too.
Brown’s Wharf is a resort hotel, restaurant, and marina that offers visitors luxury waterfront accommodations. We are a family owned and operated business that has been hosting travelers in Boothbay Harbor since 1944. With water views from every room, Brown’s Wharf Inn offers spectacular sunsets and beautiful flowers. Our “over-the-water” restaurant offers only the best in dining for the past 67 years.
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You’re entering Castine Harbor in a bobbing sailboat at twilight. What’s up ahead? The canary-yellow awning of Dennett’s Wharf Oyster Bar is visible from half mile away. Making fast to the restaurant dock, you walk up the ramp to the wooden gate with a sign: “For those arriving by boat, please see the hostess…” Don’t let the casual vibe fool you–this dockside shack is a coy culinary wolf in sheep’s clothing and rivals the most urban of bistros. The onion rings are crispy and sweet, the peekytoe crab salad rich and buttery, and the house-made corned beef smothered with crunchy sauerkraut and nutty Gruyère. But The Reuben’s even more of a lucky strike (the
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old salts here love to talk about the Civil-Warera bowling alley once located beneath), best paired with a Bloody Valentine (Sin Cider, framboise lambic, and just as loved as a Sailor’s valentine)–a wink at “the Dennett family’s rum-running operation at this wharf during Prohibition,” says manager Zander Parker. As for your rum-runner, “We’ll take boats up to 80 feet–over 30 feet, please call ahead. There’s no fee for lunch/dinner day-trippers and cruising yachts. Additional space is available next door at the public dock.”
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Enjoy deep-fried lobster tails and a Salty Dog (vodka, grapefruit juice, salted rim) literally on the water. And getting to this iconic Portland restaurant is easy as a sea breeze. “Call our marina on Channel 9. An attendant will help tie up your vessel,” says Steve DiMillo, Sr. “It’s $20 up front, but with a dinner receipt, you’ll get a refund. Size allowance determined by availability.”
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“Right across from us is Bar Island, then the Porcupine Islands and Winter Harbor. It’s the most beautiful view in town,” says dining room manager Cathy Walton. Don’t miss the lobster pie and Oasis Club Cosmopolitan (Absolut Citron, Cointreau, cranberry). “Kayaks can come up on the town beach for no fee.” But for bigger fish, harbormaster Charlie Phippen says, “$3 per foot per day.”
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Incredible views, crab-stuffed avocados, and a “Fountain of Youth” (Absolut Berri Açaí, soda, pomegranate syrup) await you at Kennebunkport’s Arundel Wharf Restaurant. Their dock is private, so get permission before tying off to tie one on.
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marketing vice-president Caitlin Prentice. “Walk 100 yards to the first building on the left. See the hostess first. Choose the laid-back lawn seating (10-feet from a cliff that drops to the water) or our awning-covered backporch.” Try the lobster fritters with chipotle aioli, and the menu of retro cocktails includes the Dark ‘n’ Stormy (dark rum, ginger beer).
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“We’re on the Scarborough River. At high tide, it looks like the water comes right up to the windows,” says manager Lydia Holt. “At low tide, you can watch clam diggers.” Rising Tide offers “fresh lobster, right off the boat.” Supersize your meal, but downsize your transportation. “Thirty-foot fishing boats are fine, but not big yachts. No charge to tie up and eat.”
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See the Portland skyline while you enjoy Cracklin’ Calamari and a Saltwater Grille Sunset (mango vodka, orange juice). Manager Deborah Broderson says “We’re expanding the dock to accommodate sailboats and yachts. No fee if you have dinner.”
Kennebec Tavern and Marina
“From here you can see the Kennebec River and two bridges–the Sagadahoc and the old Carlton bridge,” says owner Kristi Nigaard of her Bath restaurant. After docking, try a Surfer Martini (vodka, rum, banana liqueur) and fried parsnips appetizer. “Our dock is on chains and moorings, best for boats under 40 feet. The city dock can take larger boats,” says Nigaard.
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“We have views of both the inner and outer harbors,” says manager Michelle Wilson of this Boothbay Harbor favorite. Try the prime rib paired with Brown’s House Punch. (“We could call it ‘Seguin Lighthouse Punch,’” Wilson laughs.) “No boat size limits, and no charge if you have dinner.” n
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f you dream of cresting the top of Cadillac Mountain, you can’t get there from here–in the winter, that is. Ditto for many other craggy peaks in Maine, ski resorts excepted. But in the lush climate of summer, the realization sets in: Hey, there’s a mountain under that snow! Below our preconceptions that traditional mountain fun vanishes at the first sight of a firefly is an accelerating array of thrills under an umbrella of green leaves and above a carpet of cool vegetation. The question is, which one has the ultimate activities to make your blood boil? Sugarloaf gets your heart pounding. “People are amazed by what we have up here in the summer. Mountain biking, ziplining, golfing, even ‘moose cruises,’” says communications manager Ethan Austin. (In case you’re wondering, a moose cruise ($20/pp) is a landlubber’s whale-watch alternative where you’ll venture through the midnight wild and come as close as 10-15 feet from the majestic beast.) As the state’s second tallest mountain, Sugarloaf offers a gutpuncher with its six-line zipline experience ($39/pp). “Expect to fly through towering trees at 20-30 mph,” Austin says. As for mountain biking, extreme rubber-burners may be disappointed you can’t bike down the mountain, but more cautious riders “appreciate the [leisurely pace of the] cross-country trails.” Keep the faith, open-road junkies, because the dirt will be flying as you race along Sunday River’s “twenty-plus miles of downhill mountainbike terrain and open Counterclockwise, from top: It’s jibbing at its finest on Sunday River’s mountain bike trails; catch dirt roads,” says Darcy a different kind of ‘air’ while ziplining on local Liberty, communicaski slopes; forget avoiding ‘death cookies’–it’s tions director. all about dodging paint balls in the summer at Legs tired? You Lost Valley.
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Adventure can still pretend you’re on The Bachelor if you take the plunge on Sunday River’s zipline tour ($49/pp). Twenty feet off the ground, you’ll whiz over “streams, a waterfall, and a ravine.” Prefer the underground? Book a day mine tour ($60/pp). “You’re actually [openpit] mining, sifting through piles of rock for quartz, aquamarine, garnet, tourmaline,” says Liberty. Though mining’s more strenuous than picking posies, “people enjoy it because it’s very hands-on.” Too geeky for woods? Try geocaching ($15 equipment rental). Although it sounds a bit like a nature-exploiting Ponzi scheme,
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From top: For those seeking a more serene experience, there’s fishing on Saddleback Lake; a chair lift ride, sans skis, at Sugarloaf; hiking on Saddleback.
it’s more like an innocent game of Mario. “It’s treasure hunting using technology,” Liberty explains. “You rent a GPS, get a map of the resort and geocache locations, plug in the coordinates, and go.” The ‘treasures’ are left by earlier gamers, and you’re expected to leave a few souvenirs for the intrepid souls who follow. Feel the need for speed? Mountain bikers adore playing hard at Saddleback. Locked into the Appalachian Trail, “Saddleback is
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Thornton Academy one of seven locations in New England that’s 4,000+ feet,” says marketing director Joanne Taylor. Boasting some of the toughest trails around, “biking here is extremely extreme…. Anyone who’s biking up and down the mountain is going to [feel it].” With or without wheels, reaching the summit is a must. “It’s worth every step for the amazing view. All you see are lakes and mountains and forest. There are no trees, just rocks and Alpine terrain. It feels like you’ve left the country; you can imagine you’re some place far away, like Nepal.” Speaking of another world far away, lose yourself in a friendly game of war, fought on a rainbow-splattered battle field, at Lost Valley. Gather a group of blood-thirsty friends for a dodge-and-run round of paintball (784-1561 X126 for pricing). Says Geoffrey Taylor of Lost Valley, “As a player myself, I love the rush…. There’s constantly something to look out for.” Experience a mountain summerscape this season–it’s been waiting for you. n
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Style A Grasse-trained parfumier has developed a scentsational fragrance with the rosy magic of the Maine coast.
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et’s be honest: Maine has a certain cachet. Thanks to the likes of Martha and L.L., there are more than a few companies who’d like to bottle and sell whatever it is that evokes the pure essence of Maine. One woman just may have pulled it off. “Maine,” from MCMC Fragrances, is the creation of Paris-trained perfumer Anne McClain. After getting a B.A. from Brown in Visual Arts, Environmental Studies, and Philosophy, she moved to New York, and it was there that a one-night class in natural perfumes changed her life. “I realized then that perfume didn’t have to be a commodity, that it comes
from a tradition of craftsmanship and artistry. I studied on my own for a few years, and when it seemed that I was ready to take that leap, I applied to the Grasse Institute of Perfumery in France.” Even before she went to the legendary Grasse, the fragrant address just outside of Cannes from which thousands of evocative scents have sprung, she knew she’d someday make “Maine,” based on her memory of a Labor Day spent on North Haven Island. “There was a rock beach and huge fields; we lay around in the fields all day and walked among the pine trees. At the end of the day, we saw Rosa rugosas, and it seemed like the most incredible smell. The roses, the water, that really salty tang… but it was cold and there were pine trees, [creating] a different beachy
Even before she went to France, she knew she’d someday make “Maine,” based on her memory of a day spent on North Haven.
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Style smell than you get normally. It was then ‘I knew ‘I’d be making a perfume about that rose and that cold experience.” It’s a perfume to evoke the memory of the day she and her husband, José, fell in love. McClain maintains perfumes should leave a lot to the imagination–even when the scent’s creator tells its story. “‘Maine’ is part of my Stories collection; each [perfume] is based on a personal story. I felt these seven stories, these seven experiences, were so important to share because they’re about universal mo-
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ments. Even though they’re personal to me, I want the people who buy and wear the perfume to run away with it and imagine an ideal moment in their lives or recall a moment that gave them a similar feeling.”
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riced at $110 for a 50ml (on par with the industry average), “Maine” has found a broad audience–beyond the 20-somethings McClain envisioned–due in part to reviews in InStyle, New York, and Women’s Day. Still, no visions of celebrity clients of über spokesmodels dance in McClain’s head. From her Brooklyn, New York, studio, she muses,
“I’d have to think about who ‘Maine’ would be perfect for…maybe some really cool indie actress or someone in a band. And if I were to do a national advertising campaign, I wouldn’t pick a supermodel.” How about a down-to-earth ‘Maine girl’ like Anna Kendrick? “At the moment I don’t really see ourselves aligning with any celebrities. I’d pick one of my friends. MCMC is more about celebrating everyone!” If the glitterati haven’t found her perfume, the scenterati have. Mark Behnke, managing editor of CaFleureBon, one of the most authoritative online sites devoted to perfume, writes, “The early development of ‘Maine’ is that sea spray smell of the waves crashing on the seaweed-laden rocks, and the mix of ozonic and damp green create a very memorable few minutes to start. A
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“I wouldn’t pick a supermodel to represent “Maine.” I‘d pick one of my friends…” clary sage note carries you to an almost achingly delicate rose which symbolizes love’s beginning just as ‘Maine,’ the fragrance, comes to a close.” The question remains: If you’re in Maine, do you want to smell like it…or is it likely you already do? Other parfumiers are bottling geography with “Vermontagé” (Valley Spirit Perfumes); “Nantucket Roses” (Nantucket Fragrances); and even “Brooklyn” (Bond No. 9, $160 for 50ml). Or dare to develop your own fragrance ($1,100, Atelier), since memory seems to be the magic ingredient. n “Maine” is available at The Uptown Studio, Rockland, or online at mcmcfragrances.com.
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ou know David Morse. In Proof of Life, he’s the guy who isn’t Russell Crowe. In The Green Mile, he’s the guard who isn’t Tom Hanks. In Disturbia, he’s isn’t Shia Labeouf. In Saint Elsewhere, okay, he wasn’t Denzel. Instead the 6'4", blue-eyed actor is at the heart of what makes these dramas tick.
“You take David Morse out of Disturbia and all you have is a kid stuck in his room for two weeks.”
We understand your favorite place to vacation is in Maine.
When we come up here, we go to the first places we went to when we were kids. My mother married a man who ran one of the paper mills up in Millinocket.
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He must have been like an emperor in that town.
He was. It was still a fairly humble life. He was living pretty much the same as everyone else. He’d take us out in his little aluminum motorboat and past the log booms that would string out from one lake to another. I’ll never forget hearing about mythical trout at the bottom of the lake. Trying to catch that lake trout. You’ve done three Stephen King films. Which is your favorite?
The Green Mile is remarkable. Stephen said at the time it was his favorite adaptation of his work. Everyone who read that script, whether you were a crew member or whatever, wanted to be part of it. We Mainers think we know what King is like. But really, what is he like?
The first time I saw him was during The Langoliers. There he was, at the end of the runway, playing that bizarre character. My impression was that he was a bizarre man. I got to meet him on The Green Mile. It was fun
seeing him come to the set. Everything stopped so we could welcome him. Not knowing him really well, I’d say he has a little fear. He’s so totally who he is. Maybe this was the Maine in him. Since this is our maritime issue, tell us about your middle name, Bowditch.
We are descended from Nathaniel Bowditch [the world famous Salem ship captain and author of The American Practical Navigator]. My son Ben now has the middle name. My uncle Bob had it before me. We’re part of the Marine Society in Salem. It was the most vivid part of my childhood in Salem. I’m proud of it. We grew up on the water. My father was a navigator. I was almost named Nathaniel Bowditch, and I’ve always been disappointed I wasn’t. David’s worked okay, though. Since Beverly and Salem and Gloucester were your stomping grounds, you must have ached to be in The Perfect Storm.
I’d have loved to be in The Perfect Storm. My sister had a house in Pigeon Cove. The
storm tore the little breakwater out, and the water came right up to the house. I knew people who worked in the boats and knew that world. I have a nephew who owns a lobster boat there. My father had his boat over there in Gloucester. Just watching those boats go in and out and all the Portuguese fishermen there… It’s a tough world at the moment. This more recent string of summers you’re enjoying in Maine. How did it come about?
My wife and I lost our house in Los Angeles [to an earthquake in 1994]. We were in Philadelphia at the time, and I was shooting The Langoliers. Some people we knew were renting a house in Northeast Harbor, and we went to stay with them for one night. We’ve been going to Northeast Harbor ever since then. We love the parks, the ocean. Now our kids can’t imagine anyplace other than Maine. We stay in a different place every summer. We rent some of the old cottages and some of the newer things. That’s kind of part of the fun of it. J u ly / a u g u s t
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I’m kind of limited. I steam lobster. Bring my own salt-free butter. You’ll see us at Abel’s Lobster Pound. I work out at the gym. Do yoga. Do some stretching and play some golf. I love Otter Cliffs. I love the Jordan Cliff Trail, which is sometimes closed because of the birds. But I love that hike because it goes above the Jordan Park. We ride our bikes from Jordan Pond House and we have our lobster salad and popovers and do the whole Park Loop Road once. Then there’s the ride from Jordan Pond house to the top of Cadillac Mountain. We race down. I used to be able to beat all the kids to Jordan Pond House. You had some barnstorming days here.
When I was doing theater in Boston, there was a company I toured New England with, the Chamber Theatre, and we did a collection of Mark Twain stories. We drove around in a station wagon and had the entire set on the roof of this car. There were four or five of us in the car, and I was making $300 a week, more money than I’d ever made before. We just kept driving north. I remember the roads piled with snow, and the entire town would come out to a basketball gym to see us and we’d do the production and we’d stay at someone’s house. The show would go on, blizzard or not. During a production in Calais, nothing comes to a stop the way it might with one-quarter as much snow in Boston. Right now, what’s going on in your life?
We’re shooting [the HBO series] Treme in New Orleans [where Morse plays Lt. Terry Colson]. Then I have a movie with Jennifer Garner [The Odd Life of Timothy Green] in Atlanta. There’s another movie, Collaborator. [This year, he’s co-starred with Nicholas Cage in Drive Angry 3-D; for 2012 film he’s pre-production in Winter in the Blood, postproduction in Yellow, with Sienna Miller and Melanie Griffith.]
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It kept people up at night, the way you underplayed the creepy neighbor in Disturbia. It just got way scarier when you imperceptibly narrowed your eyes.
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Look to the waterfront for fashion-forward trends. When we meet someone sporting hardware as jewelry and tattoos we no longer think “longshoreman or merchant marine.” We just think “merchant.” J u ly / a u g u s t
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Forget the lobster–it’s Steve Kingston, Clam Shack, Kennebunk: “Frozen lobster meat is the biggest scam… [Other places] mix it with lots of mayo so you can’t taste the difference.” Debbie Cronk, Red’s Eats, Wiscasset:: “Drawn butter or mayo on the side.”
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Our mountains in western Maine are the source for some of the most beautiful tourmaline found anywhere in the world. We have over 500 pieces of Maine tourmaline jewelry on display… rings, pins, bracelets, earrings, and necklaces. This is the definitive collection! If you’re already in downtown Portland, you’re less than a 15-minute walk from Cross Jewelers. These gems are so beautiful, you’ve got to just come and see. Open Monday - Friday 9:30am to 5:00pm and now open the first Saturday of each month.
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TRAFFIC Okay, so there may be a fender bender or two during the rush to dock at “Cocktail Cove.” (See our related story on page 32.)
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Birch Bay Village Imagine yourself at Birch Bay Village. It is time once again to visit Acadia National Park, walk and bike the Carriage Roads, take a stroll along the beautiful coast and breath in the wonderful scents of the Maine coast. Birch Bay Village provides more than a place to live in maintenance-free comfort. It offers sanctuary, inspiration, friendly neighbors and a caring staff. It offers you the freedom to pursue your dreams, or to simply love life. At Birch Bay, every day is filled with learning, living and relaxing. Imagine a life filled with opportunities instead of obligations; a life where needs are met and aspirations are encouraged. Our campus borders Acadia National Park and provides spectacular views of Frenchman Bay. When you see all that Birch Bay has to offer you will want to make it your home.
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Airfares are exorbitant. Household budgets are tight. With summer vacations more costly than ever, many are looking to camping as an inexpensive option. A tent, sleeping bag, some cookware… how wallet-busting could it be? Yet you find yourself walking out of an outdoor adventure store $1,000 lighter, though you purchased “just the basics”–and, okay, maybe a rolling clothing rack and collapsible outhouse.
All-purpose backpacking tent No need to splurge on something fancy, but “make certain the tent has a rainfly that goes all the way to the ground. Rainflies which barely cover the tent top will leave you soaking wet in a storm.” Eureka Tetragon threeperson tent, $120, cabelas.com
Boots that charge your iPod while you walk may not be a wilderness necessity. Or are they?
No matter the temptations of ‘glamping,’ outdoor elegance actually starts with personal economy and a sense of balance. Whether you’re backpacking or car camping, knowing exactly what you need can save you money and guarantee an enjoyable, authentic camping experience. Appalachian Mountain Club’s ‘gear guru,’ Matt Heid, has helped us compile a list of essentials, along with tips for a successful trip.
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Skip the expensive footprint for the bottom of the tent. “An simple tarp works just as well to protect the floor from wear and tear and helps keep the floor dry .” Tarp, 6' x 8', $8, walmart.com
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If you’re not an early-bird, making the java juice should be so simple that you could do it in your sleep. Coleman Portable Propane Coffeemaker, $90, coleman.com.
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Basic canister stove “You screw a burner onto a canister filled with propane and butane. That mix is much lighter than just propane. Canisters cost $5 to $7. One canister will easily last you a weekend.” Primus Yellowstone Classic stove, $25, rei.com
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French press “A single-serve French press works overtime as a coffee maker, coffee mug, and drinking glass.” Java Press, $25, llbean.com
Spoon, knife, fork “Take these from home or grab some plastic ones from Dunkin’ Donuts on the way.”
Deep-sided dish “I actually use a frisbee which functions as a plate, bowl, cutting board, and–of course–frisbee. If you happen to cook up bacon or burgers, the grease makes the frisbee spin off your finger better.” Classic frisbee, $2.60, renys.com
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Tupperware Make sure they have tight lids to keep food fresh and from spilling all over your socks. Tupperware modular mates, $5-15, tupperware.com
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“Just grab one from home. You don’t need the expensive, nesting Teflon pots. Sure, you can’t make pancakes, but you can cook plenty of other satisfying meals.”
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Fleece jacket “Fleece dries quickly and retains its insulation capabilities when wet. Wool also works well and is always preferable to cotton–wool is quicker to dry and only loses 20-30 percent of its insulation value when wet, compared to cotton, which loses 90 percent.” Fitness fleece, quarter-zip pullover, $30, llbean.com
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The most common mistake people make is wearing the waffle-weave cotton long underwear, since it loses its insulation ability when you sweat. It’s better to go with synthetic–polyester, spandex, polypropylene. They work just as well as the expensive, ‘moisture-wicking’ clothes. In very hot weather, cotton is your friend, because a wet T-shirt keeps you cooler.“ Wickers Comfortrel® polyester long underwear: shirt, $15, pants, $15, sierratradingpost.com
Stiff-soled shoes For rugged Maine trails, an ankle-supporting shoe is a must. “The key to good ankle support is the stiffness of the sole, not necessarily the height of the shoe. The sole provides the footing stability that keeps you from turning an ankle.” Patagonia® Nomad GTX, $165, jlcoombs.com The two most important things to not skimp on: sturdy tent and proper footwear. “Sopping wet bedding and clothes or a sprained ankle can completely ruin your trip.”
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Understand that to a certain degree, you are what you carry. “Overall, I always tell people not to invest $1,000 in gear into an activity they don’t know if they’re going to like or not. Keep it simple and affordable at first, and add more specialized items as needed.” n
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With creature comforts like these, you’ll become the outdoorsy type in no time–should you make the sobering decision to carry these luxuries! From left: stainless steel martini glass, $12, gsioutdoors.com; canvas tent (flatscreen not included), $400-730, soulpad.com.
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“Years ago, we’d often see the dowager ladies…Mrs. Vincent Astor, wife of John Jacob Astor’s final descendent. Also Edesel Ford, Jr. [who lived at Skylands, now Martha Stewart’s home], the author Mary McCarthy (Memoirs of a Catholic Girlhood), who had a home in Castine. Also the Rockefeller family and NPR’s Nina Totenberg.” –Yarmouth dealer Bill Schwind, Schwind Antiques, of the Ellsworth Show
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“Well, you know a 7-foot standing black bear isn’t exactly common. There was a Marilyn Monroe statue one year.” –Paul Davis, show promoter for Maine Antiques Festival “This is my favorite show. It’s so idyllic. People playing croquet. There’s something about the atmosphere–the wind blows through the pine trees, the outdoor tent. You feel like you are where you should be for that little while.” –Columbia, Missouri, dealer Doug Solliday of the Ellsworth show “I’ve seen Martha Stewart, The Today Show’s Anne Curry, Stephen King…” –Gray dealer Robert Foley, Robert T. Foley Antiques, of the Ellsworth show
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Anthony’s Italian Kitchen Voted “Best in Portland” three years in a row. Pizza, pasta & sandwiches. All homemade recipes, including lasagna, chicken parmesan, eggplant parmesan, meatballs & Italian sausages. Variety of hot & cold sandwiches. Beer & wine. Catering available. 151 Middle St., lower level, Portland, 774-8668. * Barnacle Billy’s, known for luxury lobster, steamed clams, large lusty drinks, barbecued chicken, homemade clam chowder & of course, the lobster roll & lobster stew. Features an extensive indoor & sundeck seating where guests can enjoy both the beauty of the harbor & the ocean beyond. Perkins Cove. barnbilly.com, 646-5575 The Black Tie Market & Bistro will satisfy anyone’s craving for great food served w/flair & fun. Now serving light breakfasts & lunches & everything you need to entertain at home. Made-toorder paninis & wraps, soups, home-baked desserts, & fresh salads. Try our candy bar, gelato, or a great bottle of wine. Now hosting wine tastings! 756-6230, theblacktieco.com. Boda is a “Very Thai” kitchen & lounge. Delicious selections of Thai home-style entrees, street-vendor inspired grilled skewers, tapas, & a full bar. Vegetarian options available. Come experience an eating culture of Thailand! No reservations & parking available. Late-night menu served until 1am. Open Tu-Su from 5pm-1am. 671 Congress St., Portland, 347-7557. Brea Lu Cafe has been serving up breakfast & lunch for 23 years! Favorite menu choices include 12 specialty omelets, build-yourown breakfast burritos, Belgian waffles w/ fruit, eggs Benedict & homemade corned beef hash. Lunch features homemade chili, fresh made-to-order sandwiches, burgers & wraps. Open daily, 7am-2pm. 428 Forest Ave., Portland, 772-9202.
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Bull Feeney’s Authentic Irish pub & restaurant, serving delicious scratch-made sandwiches, steaks, seafood & hearty Irish fare, pouring local craft & premium imported brews, as well as Maine’s most extensive selection of single malt Scotch & Irish whiskies. Live music five nights. Open 7 days 11:30am-1am. Kitchen closes at 10pm weekdays, 11pm weekends. 375 Fore St., Old Port, 773-7210, bullfeeneys.com. Clementine Restaurant 44 Maine St., Brunswick. Chef-Owner Dana Robicheaw offers the culinary expertise he acquired at Johnson & Wales & other Portland fine dining establishments. Exquisite food & fine wine in a relaxed atmosphere. Join us for a three-course, prix fixe menu for only $25. Tu-Sa 5-9pm. 721-9800, clementinemaine.com DiMillo’s On the Water serves the freshest lobster, seafood, Black Angus cuts of beef, Italian fare & more. DiMillo’s offers fabulous views of the water in Portland Harbor from every table Famous lobster Roll, clam chowder, haddock chowder, lobster stew & delicious salads. Serving from 11am. Commercial St., Old Port, 772-2216, dimillos.com. Eve’s at the Garden takes a fresh and local approach to food. Chef Jeff Landry uses ingredients from Maine’s coastal waters and farms: jumbo scallops, naturally raised pork and beef, sustainably raised fish and shellfish and Maine lobster prepared Mediterranean style. Free dinner valet. Lunch 11:30-2, dinner 5-9:30. 468 Fore St., Portland. 523-2040, portlandharborhotel.com. Fish Bones American Grill A casual upscale restaurant offering creative American cuisine. Specialties include grilled thin crust flatbreads, unique entrée salads & creative dinner offerings. Located in the heart of Lewiston in the historic Bates Mill complex with offstreet parking. Come get hooked! Lunch & dinner Tu-F; dinner only Sa; seasonal brunch Su. 333-3663 fishbonesmaine.com. *
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The Good Table “Honest, good food.” Made-from-scratch brunch, lunch & dinner. A well-rounded menu w/choices to please every palate. W/inspired blackboard specials, the kitchen always takes advantage of locally-grown produce & seafood. Full bar w/seasonal cocktails. Seasonal hours. 527 Ocean House Rd., Rte. 77, Cape Elizabeth, 799-4663, thegoodtablerestaurant.net. Grace A 160-year-old Methodist church engulfed by huge cathedral ceilings & beautiful stained-glass windows. Our eclectic menu & house-infused cocktails provide a perfect atmosphere for any occasion. Reservations are recommended w/ample seating at our circular 30-seat bar, or in our comfortable cocktail lounge. Open Tu-Sa evenings at 5pm. 15 Chestnut St., Portland, 828-4422. The Great Impasta, a long-standing restaurant located on Maine St., serves Mediterranean-inspired food w/ a concentration on Italian dishes. This restaurant is a favorite of both locals & those from away. Incredible, fragrant aromas from the open kitchen hit you the moment you walk through the door. Vegan & gluten-free menus available. 42 Maine St., historic Brunswick, 729-5858, thegreatimpasta.com. Hurricane Restaurant Executive Chef Brooks MacDonald literally wrote the book on lobster, Lobster Tales: Recipes & Recitations Featuring the Maine Attraction. Serving only the freshest seafood,
menus change daily. Award-winning wine list, in-house pastry chef and contemporary New England Cuisine. Maine dining the way it should be. Open for lunch and dinner seven days a week. Dock Square, Kennebunkport, 967-9111, hurricanerestaurant.com Jacqueline’s Tea Room & Gift Shop Authentic afternoon tea in an exquisite English setting. Over 70 of the finest quality loose-leaf teas to accompany your four-course luncheon of scones, finger sandwiches of all kinds & desserts. Great for intimate conversations & parties. Reservations only (not required for shopping). 10:30am-3pm. Tu-F & alternating weekends. 201 Main St., Freeport, 865-2123, jacquelinestearoom.com. Jameson Tavern is one of the oldest historic taverns in Maine and is said to be the site of the signing of the papers separating Maine from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Tavern has a bar and dining room and serving seafood, Maine lobster, steaks, pasta, and award-winning clam chowder. Our lobster stew was featured on FoodNation with Bobby Flay as a “fine Maine Restaurant.” 115 Main St., Freeport, 865-4196, jamesontavern.com. *
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JP Thornton’s Bar & Grille offers upscale, fresh cuisine in a casual pub setting. Known in the Portland area for having a “Cheers-like” atmosphere, locals & those who stumble across this hidden jewel of Foodie favorites can enjoy hand-cut grilled steaks, fresh seafood & house appetizers w/a great selection of microbrews & specialty cocktails. 740 Broadway, S. Portland, 799-3100. Little Seoul Restaurant Authentic Korean cuisine and sushi bar in a relaxed, casual atmosphere. Quality food at reasonable prices. The service is excellent at Portland’s newest culinary experience. Located in the heart of the Old Port. No reservations needed. Open for lunch, dinner and takeout M-Th 11:30am-9pm, F-Sa until 10pm. 90 Exchange St., Portland, 699-4326. Lotus Chinese and Japanese Restaurant We feature full-service bar and lounge area, sushi bar, Chinese traditional food not available outside of Boston, friendly atmosphere and courteous service. 251 U.S. Route 1, Falmouth (Falmouth Shopping Plaza), 781-3453. Maria’s Restaurant and Catering Neapolitan Italian Cooking at its finest. Maine Sunday Telegram four-star restaurant. Homemade Cavitelli Pasta, think Veal Chops Milanese-Style, Zuppa Di Pesce Fradiavolo, New England’s best Eggplant Parmigiana, Pistachio Gelato, Italian-Style Cakes, Neapolitan five-star wine list. Came in and see Tony and Gregorio; they’ll take excellent care of you. Prices starting at $10 for entrées. Open Tu–Sa. 337 Cumberland Ave, Portland, 772-9232, 233-9232, mariasrestaurant.com. Miss Portland Diner, a Portland original. Visit the famous 1949 Worcester diner car serving breakfast all day & homemade diner classics. Beer, wine & liquor. Open daily from 7am-9pm. Located at 140 Marginal Way, Portland, 210-6673, missportlanddiner.com. One Dock Creative, contemporary New England Cuisine & traditional Maine favorites in a relaxed setting overlooking the Kennebunk River. The menu offers “small plates,” such as duck spring rolls, flatbread signature pizzas, pan-seared scallops in a maple glaze & a lobster & chipotle cheddar macaroni & cheese, proving to be fan favorites. W-Sa 6-9pm. Kennebunkport Inn, Kennebunkport, 967-2621, onedock.com. Pat’s Pizza offers a full bar & family dining experience in the heart of Portland’s Historic District. Pat’s offers a full menu of appetizers, entrees, desserts & of course, pizza! We also have a large selection of salads & sandwiches for lunch. Large parties welcome, please call ahead. Located at 30 Market St., Old Port, 699-4455, patspizzaoldport.com. The Pepperclub/Good Egg Café Two favorites, same location! The Pepperclub (“Best Vegetarian” & “Best Value” in Frommer’s Guide to New England) has creative world cuisine. Blackboard menu lists five vegetarian, three fish & three meat entrées, including an organic beef burger. Relaxed, affordable dining on the edge of the Old Port w/free parking. Pepperclub, daily from 5pm; Good Egg Café, Tu-F 7-11am, Sa-Su 8am-1pm. 78 Middle St., 772-0531, pepperclubrestaurant.com. Pier 77 & The Ramp Bar & Grill are owned & managed by Kate & Chef Peter Morency. Pier 77 has a formal dining room w/stunning views of Cape Porpoise Harbor & live music each weekend, while the Ramp is more casual, w/its own bar menu at hard-to-beat prices. 967-8500, pier77restaurant.com. * Pom’s Thai Taste Restaurant, Noodle House & Sushi Bar was voted “The Best of Portland ‘09” by Phoenix readers, w/ vegetarian & wheat-free options, a kid’s menu, made-to-order noodle soup & $1 sushi every M & Tu. 571 Congress St., Portland, 772-7999. Also in S. Portland, Pom’s Thai Restaurant at 209 Western Ave., 347-3000 & Thai Taste Restaurant at 435 Cottage Rd., 767-3599, thaitastemaine.com.
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Rivalries Sports Pub & Grill An upscale sports bar serving creative pub food in a fun and comfortable atmosphere. Known for some of Portland’s best casual food, Rivalries’ menu has something for everyone. And with 30+ HD TVs and every major pro and college sports package, you won’t miss a game! Conveniently located in Portland’s Historic Old Port District. 774-6044, rivalriesportland.com. The Salt Exchange Contemporary “small plate” cuisine using local, organic, & sustainable ingredients. Fresh local fish daily. Full bar with Happy Hour weekdays 5:30-7pm. Open for lunch Tu-Sa 11:30am-3pm & dinner 5:30-9pm, (10pm Fri & Sat). Free Parking in the evening. 245 Commercial St., Portland, 347-5687, thesaltexchange.net. * Silly’s, chosen “Best Bargain” by Yankee magazine now features
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istrict’s assistant manager, Justin Roig, loves the seven-month-old bistro’s new format change. “We see ourselves as the go-to place for locals who enjoy straightforward, good eats in a friendly, casual environment.” We begin with steamed local mussels ($10) in a subtle broth with hints of lime, cilantro, red onion, and chiles. We simultaneously enjoy a silky slice of perfectly seared foie gras ($13), garnished with a sweet-pear-and-golden-raisin chutney. After a great Caesar salad ($9)–delicious with shaved Reggiano–we dig into the rigatoni ($14) with tangy, grilled radicchio, cubes of pancetta, and pecorino. My partner, always stalking the finest burger around, selects the Bacon Cheeseburger with tomato jam ($12), served to his exacting specifications–“no bread, burger medium rare.” They get it right, and so does he. My 13-oz. grilled ribeye ($28) is also perfectly cooked, accompanied by sautéed mushrooms and sweet onions. It’s “your choice of sides,” excellent partners like grilled asparagus, roasted fingerlings, or green bean almondine. A bottle of 2008 Bigi Vipra Rossa Umbria ($26)–a blend of merlot, sangiovese, and Montepulciano–complements the food nicely. On the stronger side, creative cocktails abound, such as Blueberries for Sal (blueberries, mint, rum, simple syrup, soda, $11). Similar artistry sculpts the night’s culinary encore. Desserts ($8) include a bourbon root beer float and pineapple upside down cake with dark rum and ginger cream. n
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something for everyone including weekend brunch along with vegan & gluten-free options. Silly’s staff, voted “Best Service” by Phoenix readers, presents all-scratch kitchen food in a whimsical setting either inside or in the garden patio. Open Tu-F 11am-9pm and Sa-Su 9am-9pm. 40 Washington Ave., 772-0360, sillys.com. Stonyfield Cafe (formerly O’Naturals) serves natural & organic flatbread sandwiches, tossed salads, rice & noodle bowls, soups, kids, meals, organic tart frozen yogurt & Sunday Brunch. Quick service for people on the go…but our leather couches, wireless internet & comfortable atmosphere will entice you to stay. Chicken, roast beef, wild bison meatloaf, wild Alaskan salmon & many vegetarian items–there’s something for everyone. Route 1, Falmouth, 781-8889, stonyfieldcafe.com. Twenty Milk St. U.S.D.A. prime & choice steaks & the freshest seafood, combining award-winning classic American cuisine w/fine wines in a warm & inviting atmosphere. Crab cakes w/ lemon shallot mayonnaise, baked escargot, charbroiled chililime scallops & sumptuous desserts. Complimentary valet parking. Dinner daily; also breakfast, lunch & brunch. Portland AD_FINAL_VERMONT MAG.pdf 1 5/26/11 4:23 PM Regency Hotel, 774-4200, theregency.com.
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Come to a free screening. 207.358.4892 ext. 340 Ad: Vermont Magazine Walter’s is one of Maine’s most popular restaurants. Chef/owner Jeff Buerhaus is inspired by global influences. Seasonal menus are accented by creative daily specials. Extensive wine list & inventive time Consulting LLC Client: Sandy Sternbach/Right cocktail creations complement menu offerings. M-Sa lunch 11:30am-2:30pm, dinner26, from 5pm, bar menu 2:30pm-midnight. Su Date : May 2011 brunch 10am-2:30pm. 2 Portland Sq., 871-9258, waltersportland.com. Yosaku Authentic Japanese culinary experience, designed by owner/chef Sato Takahiro. Premium sushi, sashimi & rolls, plus traditionally cooked Japanese cuisine for the sushi-shy. Best deck dining overlooking our tranquil Japanese garden & waterfall. Lunch M-F 11:30am-2pm, Sa-Su noon-3pm. Dinner 5-9:30pm, F-Sa 5-10:30pm. 1 Danforth St., 780-0880. *reservations recommended
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The acid test this summer may be the purchase price fetched by “River Cottage,” the ultimate honeymoon cottage covered with roses just off Dock Square in Kennebunkport. Listed for $1.2 million by Pack Maynard Real Estate, the tag’s a big jump from its current assessment of $707,100. Outrageous? This house is ‘off the charts’ in terms of cuteness. “In [1997], Andrea Irvine, the owner of Carrots & Co., came up from Manchester By The Sea and purchased this property,” then a faded shack with million-dollar views of the Kennebunk River. “I helped oversee the improvements,” says Frank Pack. There’s general agreement that the improvements to the original structure, which sold for $225,000, were phenomenal. “Ted Carter did the landscaping,” an early effort for the landscape designer who is changing the face of the area today, with projects everywhere you turn. “Then we put in this private dock,” Pack says, with classic views of Shackford and Gooch, the bridge, the Lyric Theater building, Federal Jack’s, and the former Windows on the Water. Inside, everything was gallery white and minimalist, with blonde pine floors, a riverlevel master bedroom, an adorable galley kitchen, and a sweet guest suite upstairs.
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A year later, on 25 November 1998, “a lady from Pennsylvania purchased it” for a totally reasonable $550,000. “She just passed away a few months ago,” Pack says. “When we sold it to her, it was listed for less than a week. The sellers are her two sons, both probably in their sixties. One son used to live here with his mother.” Who knows if eyebrows were raised when the price tag on this slice of heaven soared to the listing price today, without any substantial improvements since the reveal, pre-9/11? “Well,” says Park, “We redid the floors, repainted the interior, and hired Louise Herbert to stage this house.” Whatever your perspective, River Cottage may be worth a figure way beyond its intrinsic value, and whatever created it should be bottled. Surrounded by views like these, you feel you’re in the center of the universe, extraordinarily close to everything but protected by the exclusive privacy of your gardens. Your carriage awaits–literally. River Cottage is so precious, the horse and carriage that gives rides all through the town picks up customers just on the other side of your hedge. In a place like this, you could get carried away. n
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“Clean Up Cancer” For well over a year now many of us have seen the pink van of Eastern Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning driving around York and Cumberland counties, and we may have asked what’s it all about. To clear up this question I spent some time with Diane Gadbois at her home and asked her some very personal questions that I am sure were difficult to answer. You see, George and Diane Gadbois are private people who give more than their share back to the community, and the last thing they want is to be noticed for their generosity. They started Eastern Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning 40 years ago on a wish and a prayer and now have the largest family-run carpet cleaning and water damage restoration company in the area. Back to the pink van! If you notice on the rear side panels are the words Susan G. Komen for the Cure. This national foundation has brought forth women’s cancer awareness, promoted extensive cancer research, and although not exclusive to the cause, is nationally recognized by the color pink. The cost to place this name on the van will not be discussed here, but let us say the
yearly donation is significant and the proceeds all go to the cure for women’s cancer. Diane was introduced to breast cancer early in life when her mother had a radical mastectomy. She remembers her mother’s doctor telling her sister and her “one of you will have cancer.” Not a pleasant thought at the time, but it stuck with Diane and saved her life. Twice, after the normal tests and screenings for cancer, Diane received a clean bill of health and relatively soon after, while doing a self-examination, found a lump. Not once but twice! Fortunately they were found in time, and Diane is doing fine, but she wants to get the message out that as important as it is to get regular screenings, it is equally as important to be your own advocate and make double sure with a self-examination. So when you see the pink Eastern van go by, remember it’s just Diane reminding you even if you have had the tests be your own advocate and make a regular self-examination part of your life because it could save it. It did for Diane!
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Deer Isle Sunshine Haven w/ Guest Cottage Private peninsula of 7.8 acres with easy access to 1450' of deepwater frontage. Architecturally designed open concept home to take full advantage of abundant light and westerly exposure. MLS#1019934 $970,000
Blue Hill Blue Hill Mountain Built in 2000. Fabulous 5,000 sq. ft. home set on 56 acres of rolling fields and woodland. Panoramic views of Blue Hill Bay to the Mountains of Acadia. MLS#955688 $795,000
Brooklin Naskeag Point Oceanfront Acreage An expansive 26.2 acres with 1,065' frontage with sweeping views over the Bay to the mountains of Acadia. Smooth pink ledges and gravel beach. MLS#835220 $598,000
Winter Harbor Oceanside Home Site Enjoy westerly views from 2.3 acres of bold, dramatic oceanfront land. Nicely elevated and gently sloping to 265' of majestic granite deepwater frontage. MLS#949555 $569,000
Deer Isle Eagle Island Outstanding parcel of 7.63 acres w/375' of stunning deep water frontage on Penobscot Bay and long sweeping views over Porcupine Island to bold open Ocean. MLS#906739 $495,000
Stonington Landmark Harborview Home Village home surrounded by lush green lawn and beautiful perennial gardens. Very well maintained with attention to detail and overlooking the picturesque Stonington Harbor. MLS#1016038 $460,000
Brooksville Bucks Harbor Quintessential Maine Coast cottage, carefully maintained to preserve its original features. Conveniently located near Bucks Harbor marina for potential boat moorage. MLS#892260 $378,000
Surry Scenic Newbury Neck Classic New England Farmhouse perched high on a knoll offering great ocean views. Pastoral countryside w/18 acres of fields & woods. Public beach and possible moorage are nearby. MLS#945909 $309,000
Sedgwick Oceanview Home Site Nicely elevated, 4 acre southfacing parcel with lovely views over meadows and ocean with meandering stone walls & open fields. Nearby ocean access and potential deep water mooring. MLS#1014299 $249,000
Sedgwick “Osprey Landing” A lovely 2.2 acre waterfront home site on the banks of the saltwater Bagaduce River, which leads to Penobscot Bay. Enjoy 250' of shorefront. Protective covenants ensure lasting value. MLS#795845 $198,000
Addison West River Bay Prime 8.3 acres of oceanfront property offering due east/southeast exposure. Sweeping views of evergreen jewels dotting the bay from Steele Point to the Goose Islands and bold Atlantic. MLS#1015265 $148,900
Gouldsboro “Corea by the Sea” An idyllic home site w/ 20+ wooded acres amidst a lush green forest. Located on the Peninsula Road at “Corea by the Sea” where several common lots provide deeded access to Gouldsboro Bay. MLS#990408 $68,000
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Set on close to an acre of white birch and beautifully landscaped grounds, this dramatic 3 Bedroom Contemporary is filled with light and space. The first floor includes the living room with cathedral ceiling and wood stove,custom kitchen and beamed dining room, all opening onto a large deck and a master suite with private bath. The second floor has studio space, extra large bedroom and sitting area overlooking the living room. Finally, there’s the third floor tower with its bedroom and ½ bath high up in the trees. The property includes a good size outbuilding and a chicken coop [chickens optional] and is just off the island’s “Backshore” and offers peeks of blue and sounds of surf coming through the trees. An exceptional property, listed for $599,000.
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Keller Williams Realty The Hatcher Group 6 Deering St., Portland, ME 04101
Dennis Ganem, Pres.
24 Longmeadow Rd. • Scarborough • 885-9993 • Fax: 885-9168
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Paul McKee Listing Specialist
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N e w En g l a n d H o m e s & L i v i n g land land land dresden/ Wiscasset: 108 acres of land ready for potential development. 1600 ft on a 58-acre pond. $149,000.
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Cute as a button 1-BR Pondside Cottage $179,000
Historic Haines Landing 1-BR Camp w/Water Access $139,900
“Birch Bower” Private YR-RD Cottage $299,000
“Your Real Estate Source for the Rangeley Region” Caryn Dreyfuss – Broker 2455 Main Street Rangeley, ME 04970 P.O. Box 1234 (207) 233-8275 www.realestateinrangeley.com Email: caryn@citycoverealty.com
Gardiner: Improved, level building lot in a nice rural setting, gravel drive and electrical pole in place. 1.55-acre lot for $29,900.
Wiscasset: 1820 Farmhouse with 1.3+/acres. House needs work, asking $69,000. Additional 19.9+/- acres for $85,000.
Wiscasset: Wonderful 1+/- acre building lot in a great location. Asking $39,950.
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Crosby Manor Estates A distinctive condominium community on Penobscot Bay in Belfast, Maine. Convenient in-city location. Short walking distance to downtown waterfront. Visit us by boat or by car off Route 1.
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3-story luxury condominiums just 250 ft. from the water’s edge. Upper and lower decks. Approximately 3,000 sq. ft., 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, master-bedroom suite.
Starting price $469,000
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CHEBEAGUE ISLAND Delightful 2 bedroom, 2BA cottage/ cape on over an acre with 121' of pvt. beachfront on Casco Bay. Open and airy living/dining room, modern kitchen, bunkhouse, and tri-level decks to view those spectacular sunsets. Enjoy the year round community of the island. $525,000
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An outstanding, 4-bedroom, year-round, luxury oceanfront home just 75 ft. from the ocean’s edge. $599,000
Carefree Living: Charming, 3-bedroom, 2-3/4-bath condominium with hardwood floors, granite kitchen, cathedral ceiling, and more. $279,900.
Maine McLean Group, LLC 49 Bayside Dr., Belfast, ME 04915 Toll Free: 1-888-438-4422
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YARMOUTH COUSINS ISLAND Accessed by a causeway & minutes to Yarmouth Village this 2/3 bedroom, 2BA ranch offers hwd. floors, eat-in kitchen, w/o daylight basement, tri-level decks, encl breezeway & direct entry 2C garage. Pvt. Assoc. deepwater dock and beach. $319,000
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N e w En g l a n d H o m e s & L i v i n g 237 Waldoboro Road, Jefferson, ME 04348 • (207) 549-5657 • FAX 549-5647 237 Waldoboro Road, Jefferson, ME 04348 • 207-549-5657 • FAX 207-549-5647 Jefferson - This beautiful brick home has many features. First-floor bedroom with bath, open kitchen, living and dining area, a formal living and dining room, 2-car garage and a fabulous view of Damariscotta Lake! $250,000
Jefferson - Truly a beautiful piece of Maine–19.3 Damariscotta Lake, Jefferson acres of land with 770' of - Well situated on capea overlooking waterfront quiet and Damariscotta Lake on$324,000 33 acres with peaceful pond! 450’ of shore frontage. Property has barn with 6 stalls and pasture. Home has fireplace in living room, central vac, radiant heated garage, screen porch, open deck and waterfront dock. $ 562,500
Pittston - What a beautiful lot bordered on two Nobleboro - Own a small piece of Jefferson - Enjoy watching the sides by the Eastern River paradise - a beautiful 68 acre parcel sunrise from this cottage located in wonderful a real Maine of land with 850’ of waterfront on on the waterfront. $ 274,900 rural village within walking distance of the general the east shore of Damariscotta Lake store. A well-maintained with fantastic sunsets. $ 895,000 1830s cape includes 2 chimneys, deck, porch, garage, with 4 acres of open backyard. $174,500
Windsor - This 44+/acre parcel includes 20 acres of open field. Sitting on this parcel of land is a privately located 16'x60' Maple Leaf single-wide home for you to live in while building your rural Maine farm. $164,000
Nobleboro - Two cottages, sandy beach, docks, privacy, all on the water’s edge. One cottage with 3 bedrooms, sun porch, dining area, and garage. Other cottage has 2 bedrooms and sits on the rocky edge of the water. $799,000
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PHIPPSBURG
Originally a three bedroom Cape, this very special home was expanded and renovated not so very long ago. Now a handsome kitchen/dining area with granite counters, sun room/family room, lovely large formal dining room, living room/library with a gas fireplace, master bedroom and bath, second bedroom with adjacent bath, wood floors, tile floors, crown molding, wainscoting are to be found on the first floor, three bedrooms and bath are on the second floor, and in the daylight, walk-out basement are a TV room, game room and storage area. This distinctive home is situated on a 4.09 AC lot with sunny and nicely landscaped yard surrounded by woodland. Beyond is access to 2000 AC of conservation land and a trail to the Sebasco Harbor Resort, where the owner of this property may share their amenities for a modest annual fee. The price of the property is $370,000.
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NORTHPORT: Architecturally designed Carpenter Gothic in Village of Bayside. Charming & spacious home boasts 2288 sq.ft, 4 bdrms, 3 baths, 1 car attached garage. Detailed custom woodwork & cabinetry, wood floors, wainscoting, charming wrap-around deck to enjoy the water view! Walk to the golf course, yacht club, ocean front park, & the shores of Penobscot Bay. Seller will include your own boat mooring! First time offered for sale. $549,900
STOCKTON: Custom built (2008) home featuring quality workmanship and materials throughout. 3 floors w/Handicap 1st fl. living featuring open floor plan. Great room, custom kitchen w/granite counter tops, dining rm w/slider to deck, master suite w/walk in closet & master spa including whirlpool tub, roll in shower. 2 Add’l bdrms & full bath complete 1st fl. Finished bsmt w/media rm, pool table & bar area & ¾ bath. Upper level open great room, walk in closet and bath. Enjoy the water views from nearly every room. 3.84 Acres. $524,900
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SEARSPORT: Situated on the edge of Cains Pond, property features 379' waterfront and 6.45 acres of pure heaven and privacy! Mixture of fields, woods, rock outcroppings and of course, the Pond. 2800 sq.ft. passive solar home designed & built by an architect, features dining rm. off eat-in kitchen, den w/Vermont Castings w/brick hearth, solarium overlooking the water, Mahogany deck, 4 bdrms, 3 baths. Only 3 miles to the ocean but you feel like you’re “On Golden Pond” when you arrive “home”! $399,900
BELFAST: In town Circa 1840 in historical district of Primrose Hill. 3000 sq.ft., main house features front parlors, den, formal dining rm, kitchen, bath; 3 bdrms, bath, & flex rm upper level. New Media/family/pool room and studio boasts outstanding views across Belfast Harbor! Porches and decks wrap the entire water view side of the house, including the Roof Top Deck with gorgeous views over the Harbor and Downtown Waterfront! 2 Car garage, carport, shed, hot tub deck & lounge. Beautiful grounds with manicured lawns, steps away from downtown activities! MOTIVATED SELLER AT ONLY $299,900!
STOCKTON: Circa 1900 New England Cape could be the Best Buy in Mid Coast. Situated on Rt. 1 , 2,000 sq. ft. 7 room house is a “must see”. Working fireplace, hardwood floors, 1st fl. Bdrm & bath. Property consists of 200+' road frontage and 5.7 acres. 3-Unit apartment complex, 6 RV sites w/electric, septic & water. Income could completely cover the overhead. Detached 1 car garage, lovely gardens & fruit trees. $159,900
STOCKTON: Oceanfront home situated on the banks of the Penobscot, featuring 2.1 acres and 100 feet on the water. Privacy is key here with no neighbors in sight. Private driveway to home and detached 2+ car garage & workshop w/separate shop overhead. 1525 sq.ft., well maintained, year-round home is economical to heat & maintain. 3 Glass sliders facing water w/views, views, views! Owned by a local lobsterman and his wife, they’re hanging up their buoys for parts further south! Best waterfront buy in Mid Coast Maine at only $299,900!
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