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We’re driving north on Route 1 in Cape Neddick, the downpour so strong that the cars passing us are furry with rain. In the mist I catch a glimpse of a tiny white shack, now boarded up, that hugs—actually embraces—the side of the road.

Once a familiar personal landmark, the shack is now ghosting me; I have to squint to see the beautiful ruin. en there it is: the former location of the world headquarters of El’s Fried Clams, a coastal legend dating to the last mid-century. During a lost summer in the 1960s, my father gave El’s quite the buildup when we began what was to become a holy annual ritual. He told me that while ying B-17s during World War II over Germany and Occupied France, he’d dreamed of fried clams back in Maine, the crunch followed by the sweet explosion of salty moistness. I can still hear the rapturous tones he used. As for his recommendation, he was spot on! El’s served the best fried clams I’ve ever tasted.

Fried Clam Royalty

My grandparents, Eleanor & Jack Ritchie, opened El’s Fried Clams on Memorial Day, 1945,” says Dawn Darby of Cape Neddick. “I worked in the shack starting at age 9, standing on a wooden box. I kept working there until I was 24 or 25. I still have the secret recipe, but what we were using then we couldn’t get today! And the price of clams! Can you believe it?”

What's it like being fried clam royalty?

“When I was growing up, everybody knew we were part of El’s Fried Clams. Not just the townies but people in limousines. They lined both sides of the road. Secret service guys with their stiff posture. Actors at Ogunquit would send people over to us to pick up some clams before a show.”

Close your eyes and think back to the best fried clams you’ve ever enjoyed. Not even close. At El’s they were twice as good as that. e recollection wells up: “Gee, I love this place.”

You don’t have to be Proust to know that memories have a taste. Legends are best when inhaled.

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Very interesting article [“Mr. H,” February/ March 2023]! I am glad to have been able to help out some!

I’m o on my next concert trip on Wednesday—to Guam and Saipan for the whole month. en New Zealand (my 14th tour there) will follow. ere will be concerts to play in other places as the year goes on.

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I am absolutely delighted! Everyone loves [“Redemption Center,” April 2023]! And I’m glad the Bard’s Birthday Bash is in the calendar. ank you so much for this energetic and touching piece. All of RSC is grateful and thrilled.

Again, it was fantastic talking with you. ank you for your beautiful talent!

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A cousin of mine who lives in Florida somehow found “ e Man Who Invented Maine” [October 2021] and forwarded it to family members. I grew up in Rangeley, and Fred C. Barker is my great-grandfather. My folks owned and operated one of the hotels that Capt. F. C. Barker, as he was known, built on one of the Rangeley lakes. He was an amazing man.

In the 1950s, my folks always took us three kids to Portland in the fall to buy clothes for school. We always stayed at the Eastland Hotel and shopped at Benoit’s and Porteous, Mitchell & Braun on Congress Street. We had many dinners at Boone’s Restaurant on the waterfront. My dad and Gene Boone were friends.

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Interview with

Just Sayin’ Jay Pharoah

The stand-up comedian, actor, and SaturdayNightLive star on his new projects and two upcoming stops on the Maine coast.

You picked the perfect time to come up here, August 19 in Portland and August 20 in Bar Harbor. Ever been to Maine before?

Yeah, it’s got a really cool, laid-back, hipster vibe to it. I love it.

When was that?

2014.

I watched you in SpinningGold last night. “Leaving on the midnight train to…Houston”?

Yeah, Houston would never have worked. It was only right [to change it to Georgia].

In SpinningGold you play record-industry pioneer Cecil Holmes, whose frst big success was promoting the song “Mustang Sally,” after Aretha Franklin suggested changing it from “Mustang Mama.” Cecil is a kind of conscience in the flm. When Casablanca Records founder Neil Bogart’s deals get too wild, they cut to you for a reality check.

[Suddenly in character as Cecil Holmes:] “I’ll rock with you, but come on, Neil!” Yes, absolutely. Cecil was Neil Bogart’s right-hand man, and he was de nitely the

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gatekeeper of what was going to y. e voice of reason. Cecil Holmes is actually still alive, and I hope to meet him one day.

SpinningGold shifts gears midway and roars to a spectacular fnish. Also the music is spectacular. Whenever the show takes us close to the singers, like Donna Summer or Bill Withers, that’s when I loved it most.

Yeah, the players do a good job of recreating records. We started shooting that in 2019. We took a hit from the pandemic and nished shooting in New Jersey in 2021. And yes, the music. ere’s so many old classics, like “Wooly Bully!” You nd out where all those songs came from. George Clinton’s “Give Up the Funk.” at story is composed of so much.

What’s your next acting assignment?

e Blackening drops Juneteenth. [Seven friends go away for the weekend only to nd themselves trapped in a cabin with a killer who has a vendetta. Will their street smarts and knowledge of horror movies help them

stay alive? Probably not. —imdb.com]

It may be the best comedy horror movie since Get Out. A great cast: Sinqua Walls, Jermaine Fowler, Dewayne Perkins, Yvonne Orji.

We interviewed Gilbert Gottfried, who dared to risk everything for a laugh, when he was in Maine for a show [“Gottfried on Gottfried,” May 2019]. I understand he inspired your frst impression growing up. Yeah, for sure he did. Gilbert Gottfried played Iago in Aladdin. O stage he is so quiet, but when he came on, he became a character. I’ll have to reach back before puberty to get to Gilbert Gottfried! My voice has changed a bit since then. [He does a perfect impression.] Early on, some of my voices were Forrest Gump, Sally Field, Looney Tunes.

How would you go about creating an impression of a Mainer and a Virginian talking? Actually that’s the two of us. Let’s see here. I don’t know how the Maine

accent is. I’ve only heard it once. All I’ve got to go by is you. I’ll do you. Say something.

What do you want me to say? Okay, I’ll just ask the next question: Please tell us two times your impressions have gotten you into trouble. “Please tell us two times your impressions have gotten you into trouble.”

No! That’s Gilbert Gottfried! You do like to get into trouble. I got in trouble once when I told a deacon in my church that I was going to take his Bible and shove it sideways up his candy yams. I said “yams” because I was being respectful, but my mother was told di erently. My mother wouldn’t let me see SmackDown for a year.

As a kid, were you ever beaten up for doing an impression? No, I’m sorry, brother—did that happen to you? at hasn’t happened to me, but I’ve impersonated a person to his face who was

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There. That’s a double entendre of impressions.

snappin’ on me, and it almost led to a ght.

What impression will you never do again?

I don’t even think that will apply to me...

Okay. I can’t do Cosby.

Both Chris Rock and Will Smith are in your repertoire. Did you have to put that one on ice for a while?

No, no! As a matter of fact, the Oscars put those impressions back in the game. When it happened, I said, “Lord, thank you, Jesus!”

Then the Oscars’ camera cut to Denzel Washington. Yes, so now all three came together. [Launches into a perfect Denzel:] “At your highest moment, be careful. at’s when the devil comes to you.”

A friend told me you’re the emperor of TikTok because you can improvise so quickly. Someone could challenge you to do Ellen DeGeneres in a fght with the late Princess Diana, and you wouldn’t bat an eye. Has TikTok given your career an uptick?

Yeah. So many kids are on there now. I have a million followers on TikTok. On Insta-

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Where will you be staying in Maine? Will you make sure you can be on the coast?

I don’t know, man. I’d love to be closer to the water because of the seafood. I’m from Chesapeake, Virginia, and I love it. So still a hotel, but a place with a restaurant down there on the shore so you feel close to it.

What’s your favorite lobster recipe?

Steamed with some nice garlic butter going down the middle of it. No, wait—crabmeat-stu ed broiled lobster.

I once got to interview Muhammad Ali about the Sonny Liston fght in Lewiston. I made the mistake of asking him if he had lobster while he was here. He said Muslims don’t eat lobster. Your impression of Ali?

Oh, yeah. Man, I haven’t done Ali in years: “I’m young, I’m handsome, I’m fast. Goddamn, you are a pretty individual.”

How about Will Smith playing Ali?

“Cause it ain’t never gonna happen. You can only wonder and imagine.” ere. at’s a double entendre of impressions.

Being from Chesapeake, Virginia, you must like blue crabs. What would happen in a cage match between a lobster and a crab?

Those Virginia crabs are di erent. ey’re saying, “Maine, you’re all cool, but we’ve got hands where we’re from. You lobsters are slow.” You know lobsters. ey look up at you from their tanks like they’re on morphine. Crabs are quick on the pinch. Fast, like scissors. And the way crabs stare at you, as in, “You bastard, I’m going to come back in another life as a bigger crab and have some revenge. I’m going to snap all your ngers o !”

Because of global warming, we’re seeing blue crabs in the Gulf of Maine now. During stand-up, have you ever used global warming as a point of departure for humor, especially because it isn’t funny?

No, I have not. I do talk about some of the UFO things that are going on.

Your blue crabs sound like UFOs. Where have you been asked to do an impression that’s totally inconvenient? In a crowded elevator?

More like at a restaurant when I have a plate of food. ere’s food in my mouth

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and I’m chewing. at’s right. When I’m eating, with my family, maybe, my mouth attracts people to come up and ask me to do impressions. As soon as I put the meatball in my mouth, it’s “Hey, man… Chaka Khan?”

Up here, our answer to Virginia Beach is Old Orchard Beach.

Iwant to go to the shore and everything. I’d like to take a little boat tour. I’m looking forward to seeing the towns. It’ll be fun. Dope show and a dope turnout.

Who is the Mount Everest of people it’s impossible to do an impression of?

ere’s no voice that can’t be untapped.

What about another impressionist? A mirror of a mirror. Can you impersonate Jimmy Fallon?

“Oh, I can do Jimmy Fallon!” [ e impression is so good you can see Fallon rising in his chair to speak to a guest.] “You’re so excellent, man. Phenomenal.”

I’d ask you do to do an impression of Lorne Michaels, but I realize I’d just be asking you to do Dr. Evil. Same thing. Literally. [As Michaels:] “It’s that thing where you inspire a character that makes a lot of money and then Mike Myers doesn’t give you a cent of it.”

Who has contacted you ripping mad after you did an impression of them? Or maybe just a little upset. [A long pause.] Kanye West.

When you’re touring, do you prepare impressions of people from the area for extra resonance? Will you do, say, Stephen King? Or maybe Martha Stewart when Snoop Dogg visits her up here.

I might do something special for Maine. I have two months, bro. I’ll be ready.

Our readers can screen you right now in the thriller Private Property (2022). In Netfix’s Resort to Love (2021, flmed beautifully in Mauritius) you get to be both a good guy and a bad guy. What’s it like acting when you have all these voices in your head?

I turn the characters on and o . I’ve acted since I was 8, before the impressions. I did school plays in Norfolk, Virginia. e impressions are just another tool.

The venue Aura, where you’ll be performing here in Portland, used to be called Asylum. What’ll they call it after you perform here?

Decimated. Incinerated.

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It’s been fun getting to know the tip of “the Jay Pharoah talent iceberg.” Take us below the surface. Tell us something nobody knows about you.

Iplayed guitar at age eight. I never talk about that. I started making beats when I was 17. I never talk about that.

Your worst 30 seconds in show business?

It’s always been show business. It seems like just yesterday I got kicked in the stomach when I was six years old.

Favorite book?

Holy hell. e Alchemist

Favorite cocktail or beverage? Gin and club. n

In Out of Office on Amazon Prime, Pharoah delivers a deft performance as the romantic lead in a story about the ironies of working from home. He actually steals scenes from his onscreen sweetheart Milana Vayntrub, the notorious scene stealer also known as “Lily” on the AT&T commercials.

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Jittery on a Mountain in Maine

Salmon heiress Caitlin FitzGerald has a secret. Not only was she one of the stars of Succession (2018 to present), Masters of Sex (2013–2016), and Gossip Girl (2011), she’s landed the role of Donn Fendler’s mother in Lost on a Mountain in Maine (post-production, 2023) based on the harrowing true story set on the slopes of Katahdin

She’s told us all about location shooting.“It’s kind of fun, like summer camp with too much coffee.”

Why the salmon reference? She’s the daughter of Des FitzGerald, founder of Ducktrap River of Maine.

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What a wild duet

For ten years, seeing e Nub rising into my windshield as I drive by has been my morning pick-me-up,” says Allen Cole of e Island Agency. Yours for $590K, the pair of islands it comprises is this summer’s twin lobster special.

$590K

Barely o shore in Blue Hill, “right in Conary Cove, they’re just 2.6 acres combined, the rst thing you see when you drive into town. At dawn, the tall pines nestle with sunrise.” A bald eagle whirls overhead to close the deal.

“Beyond the two islands, the listing includes a small piece of land that hugs the causeway.” Six parking spots for your eet of Lincoln Navigators. Yes, it’s on.

“Kayak out to the islands. Even better, start a small kayak business! is land is protected in a cove. It’s a dream location for camping and leisure boating.”

e Nub “is part of the Nevin estate, the same family who owns Arcady,” the monumental mainland Renaissance-Revival home

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designed in 1903 so that the family of pianist and composer Ethelbert Nevin (1862–1901) could gaze directly on their island duet.

Nevin was a young sensation who died suddenly in Connecticut at 38 a er experiencing numbness in his hands. While he wasn’t quite a Rubenstein or Lang Lang, he did have a postage stamp (see inset) issued with his image in 1940.

His descendent Paul Nevin “is the one selling the two islands,” Cole says,

When the smoke of history clears, it’s apparent that the pianist’s wife, Anne Paul Nevin, was the true head of the Blue Hill Nevins. Every Gibraltar has its rock.

Arcady was a touchstone for Anne a er Ethelbert’s death. She was musical royalty too. As a member of ASCAP (American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers), she was instrumental in promoting legislation that would ensure composers and musicians receive royalties for their works.

If you think you don’t have to know this in order to love these twin islands just o shore, maybe you’re not the island type.

Stories convey. ere’s even a piece of rare music that Ethelbert wrote that seems to channel the pretty pair of islands: In Arcady, op. 16. You’ve seen the islands. Listen to them: watch?v=cUC-UAjMtnk.

Anne, missing him, named the mainland house a er this lively piano suite.

Taxes: $2,635

THE YEAR OF BUYING DANGEROUSLY

Which is not to say there are scads of islands up for sale this summer. Quite the opposite, says William Milliken of Bold Coast Properties. A er last summer, there were hardly any islands le for sale. “It was a season like I’d never seen before. Usually I sell one island

every other year or every few years. Last year I sold an unprecedented four: Mink Island, Duck Ledges Island, Fort Island, and Hall Island. I was getting thousands of inquiries from people all over the country looking for privacy in Maine.”

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Duck Ledges Island in Addison, one of Milliken’s recent sales, has gotten a lot of notice. New owner Charlotte Gale says, “I signed paperwork with e New York Times saying I wouldn’t do another story until they’ve come out, shot the island, and published their story in July 2023. However, yes, I did buy it!” What piqued so much interest? According to Insider, “Milliken said he’d consider o ers only from people willing to spend at least one night alone in the small cottage on the island, originally listed for $339,000. His reasoning was that through the test, he’d be able to suss out who could properly care for Duck Ledges, home to a bounty

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You heard that right. Gale, a massage therapist who lives in New Jersey, wasn’t allowed to buy the island without proving to Millken that she could survive the night. Most extraordinary.

Stephen King tweeted, “ ere’s a novel here, just waiting to be written.”

“I think people are really interested in the ‘Why would she buy that?’ story,” Gale says. “I’ve had to say no to a lot of other magazines this summer because of this NYT article.” But she does let slip that, “I’m building gardens and redoing some of the inside.” In matters of design, “I like the element of surprise. It’s going to be magni cent.”

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Is it the pandemic mindset that’s stirring the surge, or is it something even deeper?

“Islands usually have low demand and low supply,” Milliken says. Recently this has been radically reversed. “Islands still have a very low supply, but the demand is skyrocketing.

“Trapped inside for so long, people are ea-

ger to nd their sanctuary. Even though we’re able to travel and be with friends again, many of us still feel that draw to nd our own space. “ ere were countless people who reached out who just weren’t the right kind of person for Maine island living.” Where’s my 5G internet? Are those really just mosquitoes? “ ere’s a large di erence between envisioning your own island with a massive private house” and the stark economy of living on a small isle “completely isolated from society and having to live strictly at the tide’s mercy. It’s my responsibility to make sure the person I sell to can survive on these islands and become an island caretaker. If they don’t even want to take a

boat trip out to the island for viewing...” you’ve got to wonder.

UNUSUAL SUSPECTS

Looking for a larger life project? “In the case of Fort Island in Harrington,” Milliken says. “ e guy was from California and eager to get into nature.” e prospect felt pulled o shore due to his strong maritime history. “ e dark, staggered roots of the cabin didn’t scare him o . Far from being nightmarish, the jagged rocks, looming trees, and crashing waves excited him. I knew right away he was the right person for Fort.”

FOOTPRINTS IN THE SAND

“Most islands without luxury houses fall below $500,000. Sometimes you’ll nd these islands include ill-maintained structures” or simply the ruins of a forgotten family camp.

“If you’re willing to build your own kingdom from the ground up” with unencompassable silence and the ocean as your neighbors, you’re on your way.

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North Twin Island in North Oxford has “only had two owners in the last 100 years,” says James Eastlack of Morton & Furbish Real Estate.

“My clients have owned North Twin since 1993, and it’s really hard for them to give

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e gentleman has a 14-foot, 6 hp aluminum boat to cover the half mile out to the property. He brings gas canisters, building materials, everything with him. A boat is the only way out in the summer until the pond freezes and you can walk. It’s like going back in time.

“There are only two islands in the Pond in the River. North Twin is the only one with buildings on it,” including a spectacular circa 1930 lodge with viewing porch.

“ e Pond runs into the Rapid River,” where the brook trout whisper to landlocked salmon. “We listed it late last season,” before ice-out—the only explanation for this dream island still being up for grabs.

Taxes are $1,726.

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Long Point Island in Harpswell is commanded by “a structured and renovated house,” says Bruce Davis of Engel & VÖlkers. For a cool $3.695M, you’ll get “two four-season cottages with septic, well, on-thegrid power, wireless internet, and a granite driveway that connects the island to the mainland,” tides permitting.

“You feel drawn to the outside here,” say previous owners Ann and Barry White. “It’s

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not just the 360-degree views or the sunsets. You feel the pull of the phases of the moon, the tides, the osprey ying, and the eagles teaching their young how to break crabs open on the rocks.”

“ e air is so here,” Barry says. “We’re one of the only families who live out here year-round—28 years we did it.”

“It’s as if the outdoors is an artist-in-residence,” Ann says. “Imagine waves of sea smoke completely engul ng the lobster boats rolling past the island’s granite ledges. Winter [is the ultimate show].”

Rather than lobster boats, imagine pirate ships. Heather Logan of the Cundy's Harbor Library says, “It’s no joke that there’s a history of pirates here.” In addition to potential buried treasure, the islands lend themselves to tales of scandalous family a airs. “Captains would sometimes have two families. One family on the mainland and one family they’d pick up from an island on their way back out to sea.”

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Forest Retreat

“Phoebe Island is a dreamy escape,” says owner Jay Bailey. “Bowerbank [near Dover-Foxcro ] is a really well-known mill town. e lake has natural falls in it and is really beautiful.

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“We’re just 100 feet o shore in a protected cove of glacial rock,” Bailey says. “ ere’s a post-and-beam home, as well as 22 acres of shoreside land. I just nished building a second wooden cabin with views of two private ponds.” Not every island makes you feel like you’re surrounded by forest as well as water, but that happens here.

ere’s “even a bathroom in the back cabin. If you’re covered in sand or mud, you can

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the island ofers superb privacy. The shoreline of the entire river and pond is fully protected from development in perpetuity by a non-proft trust, Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust. The property ofers fve main buildings and two small outbuildings. The main house ofers 4 bedrooms and a large living area overlooking the pond with a freplace and wood burning stove.

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“Included in the package is a bucket-loader tractor mower.” Try to t that in a swag bag.

“On a small hill I’ve started building the footprint for a third cabin. I plan on adding a barn next to the cabin with a dwelling that overlooks the second pond.”

Or you can.

Taxes: $6,173

Campfire Dreams

Pine Island on Long Lake in Naples “is the perfect setup for group excursions,” Bailey says.

“ e Naples area is really up and coming. It’s a desirable lake community to be a part of. Sebago is right there; this is where all the great lakes start.

“ e hexagonal cabin is 750 square feet.

ere are also two outhouses on the island, an outdoor kitchen, and multiple stone re pits.

“Along the shore, there are dramatic boulders and a naturally carved stone inlet that makes the perfect pool.” Bathers can gaze out

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at Whale Rock, the ghost ledge whose former lighthouse was snapped o by storms.

“Long Lake is a heavily researched area for those interested in Indigenous history. Indigenous artifacts have been found scattered all around the lake,” Naples Historical Society tells us.

“Best of all, this island is grandfathered for 30-percent expansion,” Bailey says. “You can extend the house” or build your own dream. Taxes are $5,600.

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If your imagination were a runaway child, you’d nd it here on Greer Island. e family of owner Elizabeth Arey has held sway here for over a century. “My sons used to spend hours hunting for what they called pirate treasure, collecting dri wood, shells, and sea glass.”

Greer lies in Penobscot Bay just o the eastern shore of Vinalhaven Island, “a hard-working island with a leisure class,” according to e New York Times. A sandbar walkable at low tide connects Greer to Vinalhaven’s famous sweep of beach.

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LIGHT OF THE LAKE

A studio stone dwelling (just 480-square-feet) with a lighthouse built in 1937 sits on an artificial island in the middle of Lake Anasagunticook a.k.a. Lake Canton. Includes mainland beach and departure/access dock. The current owner is only the third person to call this retreat home (she bought it last year when it was listed as 85 & 0 Lake Shore Drive). If you love 360-degree views, wildlife, and moonlit nights, let this lighthouse be your guide. Listed for $425,000 at time of print.

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MagicPassages

As fellow explorers, we respect the hard way to discover Maine but sometimes share a guilty pleasure when we’re jumped by beauties that barely require a single step.

While some of us love the thrill of a steep ascent in crampons, others crave the big payo s of a 100-foot journey: the Lazy Hiker’s Lobster experience with the shell already cracked for us. It’s only a few steps to the ramp of a sea plane waiting to take you wheeling over Mt. Kineo. It’s also a hundred feet from the porch of the Bar Harbor Inn to the dock where the schooner Margaret Todd is tied up, ready to take you on a romantic island cruise. It’s far less than one hundred feet from your car to one of Maine’s many scenic overlooks. As for the rest of this story, it’s yours with just the turn of a page.

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It’s convenient when your portal to the astral plane has a parking lot. To get to Giant’s Stairs, drive through Harpswell, follow along the rough coastline of Bailey Island, and go over the Cribstone Bridge.

“Two hundred million years ago, lava rose against the shores and began to separate what was the Pangea supercontinent,” says Je , a volunteer at Harpswell Heritage Land Trust. “ e molten material hardened around the land and created this once-in-a-lifetime structure. e Giant’s Stairs is the perfect walk for all ages.”

is undercovered attraction comes with an extra kick, under Hole (yes, there’s one in Acadia, and we’re not trying to steal its thunder). Just steps from Giant’s Stairs, you can sit here, watch the waves crash against the rocky shore, and hear what the thunder said. Although the Giant’s Stairs have been the subject of studies by earth and marine biologists, including frequent pilgramages from Bowdoin College faculty and students trying to get to

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The 100-Foot Journey

Sometimes it’s more fun to discover your own 100foot journey. This dazzler is from Boothbay with the photographer’s car just out of view.

the bottom of things, we’re pretty sure a magic giant is responsible.

MARGINAL WAY, OGUNQUIT

When Carson Kressley told us “there’s nothing marginal about Marginal Way,” our readers loved it, but they were already invested in this 1.25-mile stroll across the extraordinary.

e most glamorous point of entry is from a parking lot in Perkins Cove. It’s the

scenic grandeur that moves us here; perhaps that accounts for the astounding 39 benches positioned de ly along its length. Each has a backstory. One bench was donated by Maine lobster maven Linda Bean to recognize the work of India Woodbury to sustain the Ogunquit Art Colony. To the paranormally inclined, there are documented UFO visits to this rose-strewn, serpentine path.

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MOUNT BATTIE, CAMDEN

Edna St. Vincent Millay shook the world when she revealed her favorite teenage secret spot—this incredible vantage— in her breakthrough poem “Renascence.” Channel her by driving up here to the top. A century-old tower sits on the crown of this 1.1-mile forest-lined trail in Camden Hills State Park. Endless views of the Penobscot Bay are your reward. Sure, there’s a walking trail... “Sometimes I want the view but not the walk, so I take my car and drive up the mountain. ere’s no right way to get to a view,” says a sta er at Camden Hill State Park.

WOLFE’S NECK, FREEPORT

Philanthropists Lawrence M.C. Smith (a

wartime member of the FDR administration) and Eleanor Smith of Freeport donated 200 acres of the land that now makes up Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park.

How can we take all of this in without thrashing through the marshy wilderness? Enock Glidden is intent upon advocating for more outdoor wheelchair accessibility. Glidden has given White Pines Trail his seal of approval after a personal adventure on the half-mile-long fully accessible path through the woods.

POPHAM BEACH, PHIPPSBURG

Shark sightings are not the only exciting

thing to be seen at Popham Beach State Park. Open your car door for a gust of air and views of the three-mile curve of dunes while your mind collects sand dollars and seaglass. Consider the islands, like Fox and Dix, that sit just o the coast. Visit historic Fort Popham, dating to 1861, just 1.6 miles from the State Park. Popham Beach has faced a lot of changes due to sand movement and dune erosion. is has caused a severe shi in what remains of the beach. Better see this in a hurry. Live in the present and soak up some sun. n

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Night of 1,000 Loons

Summer of 2001

Haunting, highpitched howls from loons echoed across the glass-still Watchic Lake of my childhood. Hot mornings were interrupted by boat engines, and cannonballs lled the a ernoons.

e dock was my lily pad; my eight-yearold body was never there for long. But one day I sat still, watching my memere wade into the water, descending the rough rock steps my great-pepere made when he built the camp 50 years ago.

A mother loon cried for her loonlet, still covered in its cloud-like downy feathers. Her baby was small enough to t inside Pépere’s co ee mug. As it swam up to Mémere, I could see that a clam was pinching the bird’s tiny beak closed. With its mother looking on, Mémere picked up the loonlet

and removed the clam. e lady loon howled loudly as they returned to the middle of the lake. “She’s thanking you,” my mom said from the dock steps.

Summer of 2018

Distressed wings ap against the black mesh netting of my bird trap. My feet press rmly into the dew-covered grass with a squish between my toes as I run alongside the rising tide of Casco Bay. My captive is black, white, and red with a beak resembling a toothpick that could pierce your eye like an olive in a martini glass. “A Pileated Woodpecker!”

My visiting ornithology professor from St. Joe’s College rushes from behind me. He’s usually lying in the bright orange hammock that hangs inside the back of his white van. He smiles. “It’s like I’m holding a dinosaur.” e bird is a pterodactyl in his hands. His eyes look as if they’ll leap out while he delicately opens the woodpecker’s wings to reveal the details. Our jittering is fueled by excitement and the cheap instant co ee budgeted into a summer of working for free. Together we’ve tagged just under 50

loons this month. We’ve dissected hundreds of ticks and tested their blood. I’m conducting an experiment I dra ed on the decreasing population of loons in correlation with the growing population of ticks on the East Coast.

A new captive loon that we’re observing kicks and rips the sopping wet pages of my notebook.

“Say goodbye to that data.” My professor pulls out his Rite in the Rain notebook.

I make a mental note to order one.

My well-loved blue 1999 Honda CR-V is a quarter mile from the marsh line. A traditional green L.L. Bean camping stove, a blanket that was once my mother’s, a thermos, stacks of books, and my 25-pound black-and-white cat, Castiel, are among the treasures inside.

I sit with my binoculars and watch the traps through the cattails while picking at the rust eating away at the blue paint above my back le tire. e cattails will soon start to split at the top, and then slowly their seeds will oat out, lling the sky.

I quickly scroll through my phone. “Twenty People Killed in El Paso Shooting” blinks across my screen. I wonder how many more I’ll read about before my twenty- h birthday next month. Strings of feathers hanging in my CR-V are like birthday party streamers. I watch the wind blow the black feathers green, lling my space with iridescence. n

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Tales

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THE SEXY SABOTEUR

June 13, 1929. Twentytwo-year-old singer Arthur Schreiber had a plan. Disguised in his brother’s World War I aviator togs, he headed to Old Orchard Beach for the launch of a trans-Atlantic plane race.

Skipping the crowd preoccupied by America’s Green Flash, he slipped aboard the French Yellow Bird (L’Oiseau Canari) and hid behind a cache of furs, foodstu s, and liquor.

Well over the Atlantic, ight leader Armeno Lotti “noticed a pair of shoes poking from the rear fuselage,” according to Bill Dantini inAviation History Magazine. “’Here I am.’”

INSTANT CELEBRITY

“ e pilots considered tossing him into the ocean but magnanimously let him join the crew, hoping for the best,” writes Laurie Gwen Shapiro for e Wire in “ e Stowaway’s Story Chimes With e Explorer in Us All.” eir fuel gauge dropped in spite of dumping the

whiskey and provisions into the ocean to cover for their secret sharer’s mass. e crew landed the plane in Spain. “’I had not calculated for the extra weight in the amount of gasoline carried,”’ said pilot Jean Assollant, according to Shapiro. Far from being mi ed at the stowaway, Shapiro quotes Assollant as saying, “He shared our risks and he is one of us now. We will see that he sees all there is in Paris.”

GOTTA DANCE

Dantini writes, “ e locals signed the Yellow Bird’s wings and the mayor showed up with the town orchestra...With the Bay of Biscay as backdrop, the Spaniards danced on the sand, coaxing the aviators to join in. e best

dancer...was Schreiber...and the locals couldn’t get enough of him.”

e French press called him an imbecile. Instead of gracefully letting that one go, he traded barbs with the journos, o ering exaggerated gratitude to ‘his’ crew, but sharing a desire to return home by steamship. e publicity hound!

According to the Jewish Telegraphic Agency Archive, “Schreiber’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Morris R. Schreiber of [526 Washington Avenue]Portland, Maine, sent a cablegram of thanks to Lotti expressing their thanks for the kindness and tolerance shown their son.”

ough his misadventure caused the Yellow Bird to forfeit the race, the airship has since been identi ed as carrying the rst transatlantic air passenger in history. And for Arthur, Vaudeville came calling.

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STEEL MUSIC

The Old Orchard Beach Pier was once the largest steel pier in the world. Built in 1898, it measured a staggering 1,825 feet in length, and had a width of 80 feet, making it an impressive feat of engineering for its time. As a yardstick, the Ei el Tower, built in 1887, is 1,083 feet. e pier was costructed by Berlin Iron Bridge Co. and was built to accommodate the growing number of tourists who ocked to the beach

during the summer months. It featured a range of attractions, including a ballroom, a roller-skating rink, an amusement park, and even a casino that was able to accommodate a whopping 5,000 dancers.  e construction of the pier was not without its challenges, and it took over two years to complete. However, the e ort was worth it, as it quickly became a popular destination for visitors from all over the world. In its heyday, the pier was a bustling hub of activity, with people coming from far and wide to enjoy its many attrac-

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MUSICAL LEGENDS OF THE OLD ORCHARD BEACH PIER

Jo Stafford

Benny Goodman

The Clooney Sisters

Duke Ellington

Louis Armstrong

Billie Holiday

Glenn Miller

The Beach Boys

Lena Horne

Abbe Lane

The Doors

Johnny Cash

Peggy Lee

Patsy Cline

Helen O’Connell

Cab Calloway

Tommy Dorsey

Keely Smith

Count Basie

Kay Starr

Margaret Whiting Woody Herman

Guy Lombardo Lawrence Welk

The Temptations

Rudy Vallee Jane Russell Dinah Shore

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Streaming Maine

Once upon a time, a pair of dreamy RV enthusiasts decided to explore the coast of Maine in their Airstream Sport. A er extensive research and a six-pack of Allagash, they compiled a secret list of the most breathtaking oceanfront RV campgrounds that would o er them spellbinding views of the Atlantic. We found it at the bottom of a seagull dumpster in the Old Port. In the interest of accurate reportage we extend it to you now, crumpled and the worse for wear, fragrant with desire: a list of the most beautiful waterfront RV campgrounds in Maine.

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Come visit Fort Kent, Maine the start of U.S. Route 1, America’s First Mile, and federally designated byway known as the St. John Valley Cultural and Fist River National Scenic Byway

Fort Kent is a friendly, year-round recreational paradise. Visit the Northern Maine woods lake and river region; plenty to do from hiking, fishing, hunting, kayaking, and boating or experience our miles of snowmobiling, ATV/UTV trail riding, X-Country/alpine Skiing, snowshoeing, skating, and disc/golf courses. Don’t forget the beautiful scenic drives or the potential to visit Canada—our bordering community. Enjoy our culture and amenities with lodging for all budgets, our year-round events, and festivals—CAN AM Crown Dog Sled Races and the Ploye/Muskie Festival. Our Riverside Park also homes an RV Park where Maine residents* can camp out!

Come visit Fort Kent where all roads lead to great experiences!

Heading north, they arrived at omas Point Beach and Campground, located on the shores of omas Bay. “We’re right on the edge of the beach. omas Bay opens here and looks endless,” says visitor Kristi Snip. is serene campground had a private beach, a playground, and stunning views of the ocean.

ey then visited Hermit Island Campground, located on a secluded peninsula in Phippsburg. is oceanfront campground had 270-degree views of the ocean and o ered endless opportunities for swimming, kayaking, and beachcombing. “My grandfather started this campground. It’s really special to all of us: the beach, the ocean, all the tents, picnic tables, and deer,” says Chris Sewall, third-generation owner.

Traveling further north, their next stop was the Shore Hills Campground and RV Park in Boothbay on the shores of the Back River. is serene campground had panoramic views of the harbor and passing sailboats, o ering a perfect retreat for ocean lovers.

*According to CDC ruling, Campsites are only available to permanent Maine residents until further notice. For Reservations at the RV Park, please call the Fort Kent Police Department at 207-834-5678

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They continued northward, stopping at Gray Homestead Oceanfront Camping on Southport Island. “It’s breathtaking,” says Lance, who works here. e ultimate “quiet ocean retreat.” is campground had two sandy beaches and o ered kayaking, shing, and clamming.

Their next stop was at Camden Hills State Park, in the heart of Maine’s MidCoast region. ink scenic trails and breathtaking views of Penobscot Bay. “I drive right up to Mount Battie and look out at the ocean. It’s all right here in front of you,” says sta er Sarah. ey also visited Camden and Rockport a er experiencing them from on high.

Next, they visited Searsport Shores Oceanfront Camping on the shores of Penobscot Bay. is campground had stunning ocean views, a private beach, lobster bakes, artists in residence, and front porch music jams. “We celebrate being comfortably outdoors...it’s all about being relaxed in the beauty of Penobscot Bay and the lush, organic gardens that we call home,” says owner Astrig Koltookian Tanguay.

At Acadia National Park, Blackwoods Campground was nestled in a dense forest, with the ocean and Acadia’s mountains as a dramatic backdrop. ey spent their days hiking the scenic trails and exploring the park’s rugged coastline. Sta er Amanda Pollock says, “One word: rustic. We’re just a ten-minute walk from the ocean. e campground provides a window into the wonders of Acadia.”

Next, they tooled into Mount Desert Narrows Camping Resort on the shores of omas Bay. is bayfront RV mecca had stunning water views and o ered easy access to Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor.

ey then stopped at the Bar Harbor/ Oceanside KOA, where you can park your RV right next to the Narrows. is picturesque campground had its own private beach. ey spent their evenings watching the sunset and listening to the sound of waves breaking on the shore. “With waterfront views and stunning sunsets, we’re a basecamp for adventures in Acadia National Park or lazy days spent exploring the on-site tidal pools and enjoying the ocean,” says sta er Xenique Mcleod.

e penultimate stop was at Houlton/

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Wild museum day trips to write home about.

So your sunburn is killing you. is is no time to plan another day at the beach. What to do?

ROCK ‘N’ ROLL

Maine Granite Industry Historical Society and Museum founder Steven Haynes,

who comes from stone-cutting stock, began collecting tools and artifacts of the trade at age 11.

He and partner Juanita Sprague, whose ancestors also cut stone, run this Mt. Desert Island museum dedicated to the history of the granite trade in Maine. As Maine quarries were near ports, they were an ideal source of

stone for New York City’s landmark institutions and infrastructure, including Columbia University, the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, Grant’s Tomb, the American Museum of Natural History, the New York Stock Exchange, the Brooklyn Bridge, the Manhattan Bridge, and the Holland Tunnel.

New this summer, the “Quarries of New

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SACO MUSEUM

371 Main Street Saco, Maine 04072 207-283-3861

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England” exhibit expands the museum’s scope to cover quarries in Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Vermont, and New Hampshire, exploring how “New England granite built the nation.”

Open Tuesday–Sunday through October at 62 Beech Hill Cross Road, Mount Desert. Admission by donation. mainegraniteindus try.org, 244-7299.

ARTISTS RUN WILD

On the outside it’s a demure 19th-century Maine place of worship. But inside it’s an explosion of mid-century modern art.

In 1842, the founders of the South Solon Meeting House stipulated that “the house [be] opened freely on weekdays, when requested, for conference meetings and for lectures and addresses on all religious, benevolent, moral and scienti c subjects.”

A century later, when the meeting house had fallen into

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disuse, Mrs. Margaret Day Blake, a student at the nearby Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture, sponsored fellowships in the 1950s for over a dozen young professional artists selected by juried national competitions to cover the interior with oor-to-ceiling frescoes—a bold stroke.

Today, in keeping with its founding spirit, the building is always open to the public to visit for a few minutes or a few hours on Meeting House Road in Solon. southsolonmeetinghouse.org, 643-2555.

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In the 1970s, Knox resident Barbara Marshall enjoyed chatting on her CB radio and became friends with “a woman from Waterville who asked me what I collected. When I said nothing, she said, ‘You will,’ and gave me my rst two pieces. Now I have over 7,000.” ose pieces make up the Salt and Pepper Shaker Museum, originally in Corinna, but now located at 63 Abbott Hill Road, Dexter, in a former middle school.

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Admission is free, and the museum is “open by appointment or chance.” 416-4199.

DIAL M FOR THE MUSEUM OF TELEPHONY

If you wish to operate an old-time telephone switchboard, you can learn how at e Telephone Museum at 166 Winkumpaugh Road in Ellsworth. e museum was founded to preserve older technology in order to educate people and inspire new ideas. Current president David ompson, who heads up this almost forty-year-old non-pro t, says, “Some folks stay an hour or two, but some get so fascinated with our equipment they spend the whole day.” Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children. Open Saturdays, July–September. thetelephonemuseum.org, 667-9491. Be sure to call before you hit the road.

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Union Fairgrounds on Common Road in Union. Famous for its 32-foot-high Moxie bottle, the museum houses 10,000 artifacts relating to the history of Maine culture from the 18th century forward, “9,800 of which,” according to museum president George Gross, “are from Maine.” Open Wednesday–Saturday, July–August. matthewsmuseum.org, 563-1544.

e late 19th century was a boom time for Maine inventors, including the Stanley twins, Francis and Freelan, who invented the Stanley Steamer. ey may have inspired Alvin Lombard of Waterville’s steam-powered log hauler, whose caterpillar treads allowed logs to be hauled over the iciest roads, re-

placing 50 horses and revolutionizing the timber industry. As they needed a wood re and water, they were perfectly suited for the north woods. Of his 83 machines, two are maintained and operational at the Maine Forest and Logging Museum at Leonard’s Mills, 262 Government Road in Bradley, the site of an early pioneer settlement. is living history museum is an authentic reconstruction of a logging and milling community of the 1790s. maineforestandloggingmuseum.org, 974-6278 n

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When Joanna Connor slides in om Chicago, you know it’s a home run. The legendary blues artist and her band set the Maine coast on re July 16.

Why do you like returning to the North Atlantic Blues Festival?

Paul Benjamin knows how to put a festival together. He treats the performers really well. Right on the water. ey feed us lobsters backstage!

at doesn’t happen everywhere we go.

I love your slide guitar playing. When I frst heard you play, I wondered, how could a person make such a universal sound like birds are fying around her in three dimensions. Well, thank you! Once I’m warmed up and

loose, I don’t think I’m living in real time.

I know your guitar isn’t named Lucille. But it must have a name. All my guitars are named for men. I like men. My rst was named a er Jimmy Page. My second was named for Tracii Guns, the original

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guitar player for Guns N’ Roses.

I know Chicago has a blues sound. But before that you lived in Brooklyn and Worcester in your teens. How does each of those cities flter into the way you approach music?

Iwas raised by a very liberal-minded, progressive, music-loving mother. I heard everything through her. My mom introduced me to Bonnie Raitt’s music. She plays slide on everything, pretty much. I was 14, in Worcester, when I rst played slide guitar. My music teacher taught me to play slide.

e late Ron Johnson

Oh, I do feel this: I’m an East Coast performer. East Coast artists tend to be a little more aggressive than West Coast performers.

So you’re saying you’re not shy?

My children went to New York, and they said, “Now we see where you got it!” A city alters personality. Personality drives music.

Have you ever lost your perfect No. 1 guitar or had it stolen? Neither, thank God.

What’s the longest period you’ve spent without playing your guitar?

Maybe six days. I’ll just put the guitar down a er being on the road and say, “I’ll see you later!”

It’s just a single line in your bio: “A 12-year break” to raise your children, from 2003 to 2015. I know this wasn’t a period of silence. What was going on in your life musically?

I took a break from the road. But in Chicago I was playing in the city four nights a week. I never stopped.

Was there an inciting incident that put you back on the road?

My kids were old enough. My youngest was in college and out of the house. A talent agency that was really reputable was interested in me, so I said, yeah, let’s hit the road again.

Was your friendship with Dion Payton a magic doorway?

De nitely, yeah. It opened up a lot of doors in Chicago. We were the house band at Kingston Nines. We played every weekend for two years at the Checkerboard Lounge. Got to play with Buddy Guy and Junior Wells.

What’s the single most memorable slide guitar song in

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the galaxy?

“Dark Was the Night, Cold Was the Ground,” by Blind Willie Johnson. Oh gosh, it probably goes back to the 1920s.

I was listening to the slide part of Joe Walsh’s “Life’s Been Good.” As much as I like it, he wishes he could play the guitar like you. ank you!

Ever met him? Never run into him.

But you know the slide part of the song. Oh, sure. An iconic part.

How old were you the frst time you came to perform in Maine?

Iwas 17 when I rst performed in Worcester. en we toured in some places in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. I don’t think I played in Maine till the early 1990s.

Up here you’re playing outside, with seagulls and the wa-

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ter. Is that harder or just different from being in a studio? I’ve had no problem with seagulls. But when I was playing by the Mississippi River I had to swallow a bunch of bugs singing.

What song that you play puts you most deeply into your comfort zone, and why?

Anything with the slide.

“Walkin’ Blues” by Robert Johnson. at’s the song that went viral for me when I played it.

Robert Johnson scares me. All I can see is the crossroad I don’t want to be buried under. But you’re a blues player. Are you superstitious?

I’m a spiritual person. ere’s bad energy and de nitely dark forces that are out there. But I believe the energy you put out is the energy you get back.

Are you going to be bringing any surprises for us up here? Yeah, our new record has just come out: Best of Me. At least half the set we play in Maine will be all new. n

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Belfast Maskers, 17 Court St. Big Fish, Jul. 27–Aug. 6; A Festival of One Act Plays, Sept. 1–2 & Oct. 6–7. 619-3256.

Camden Opera House, 29 Elm St. Summer Theater Camp Show: Beauty Lou and the Country Beast, Jul. 15. 236-7963.

Carousel Music Theater, 196 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor. Boogie Down, Jul. 7–Aug. 2; Liberty Belles, Aug. 8–30. 633-5297.

Celebration Barn Theater, 190

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Celebration Barn Jamboree, Aug. 25–26; Tony Montanaro: A Love Story, Sept. 9. 743-8452.

Chocolate Church Arts Center, 804 Washington St., Bath. Rumors by Neil Simon, through Jun. 25. 442-8455.

City Theater, 205 Main St., Bidd-

eford. Sweet Charity, Jul. 16–Aug. 6. 282-0849.

Community Little Theatre, 30 Academy St., Auburn. Picasso at Lapin Agile, Jun. 22–25; Matilda

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Deertrees Theatre, 156 Deertrees Rd., Harrison. Almost Maine: A Real Romantic Comedy, Jul. 7–8 & 21–23; An Evening at Dave’s Sauna, Aug. 4–5; Kippy: Pray for the Dead and Fight Like Hell for the Living!, Sept. 1; A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Sept. 8–9. 583-6747.

Denmark Arts Center, 50 W Main St. Musical Theater Camp with Mary Bastoni, Jul. 24–28; Kids Musical Theater Performance, Jul. 29; Dead Girls the Musical with Lynne McGhee, Sept. 22. 452-2412.

Grand Theater, 165 Main St., Ellsworth. Summer Intensive: Honk!, Jun. 26–Jul. 15. 667-9500.

Hackmatack Playhouse, 539 School St., Berwick. Tick, Tick… Boom!, Jul. 6–15; Mark Twain’s

Folly, Jul. 20–29; Godspell, Aug. 3–19. 698-1807.

Heartwood Regional Theater Company, 81 Academy Hill Rd., Newcastle. Scapino!, Jun. 26–Jul.

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Lakewood Theater, 76 Theater Rd., Madison. The Great Kooshog Lake Hollis McCauly Fishing Derby, Jun. 22–Jul. 1; Half Time, Jul. 6–15; Hope and Gravity, Jul. 20–29; Catch Me If You Can, Aug. 3–12; Leading Ladies, Aug. 17–26; Anatomies, Aug. 31–Sept. 9; Lafferty’s Wake, Sept. 14–23. 474-7176.

Lincoln Theater, 2 Theater St., Damariscotta. NT Live: Good, Jul.

6–7. 563-3424.

Maine Film Center, 93 Main St., Waterville. National Theatre

Live: Good, Jun, 24; National Theatre Live: Best of Enemies, Aug.

5; National Theatre Live: Fleabag, Sept. 1. 873-7000.

Maine State Music Theatre,

1 Bath Rd., Brunswick. Titanic, through Jun. 24; Buddy: The Buddy

Holly Story, Jun. 28–Jul. 15; 9 to 5, Jul. 19–Aug. 5; 3 Little Pigs, Jul. 24; Something Rotten, Aug. 9–26; Alice In Wonderland, Aug. 21. 842-0800.

Ogunquit Playhouse, 10 Main St. Singin’ in the Rain, through Jul. 15; Disney’s Finding Nemo, Jul. 1–2 & 8–9; On Your Feet!, Jul. 20–Aug. 19; Disney’s Descendants, Jul. 29–30; The SpongeBob Musical, Aug. 5–6 & 12–13; The Da Vinci Code, Aug. 24–Sept. 23; Tootsie, Sept. 28–Oct. 29. 646-5511.

Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Ave. The Christmas Bride in Concert presented by Snowlion Repertory Company, Jul. 11. 633-5159.

Penobscot Theatre Company, Bangor Opera House, 131 Main St. Mary Poppins, through Jul. 16; The SpongeBob Musical, Jul. 21–23; The Little Prince, Aug. 18–20. 942-3333.

Portland Players Theater, 420 Cottage Rd., South Portland. Spamalot, Sept. 15–Oct. 1. 799-7337.

Saco River Theatre, 29 Salmon Falls Rd., Buxton. The Originals Present The 39 Steps Adapted by Patrick Barlow, Jul. 21–29. 929-6473.

St. Lawrence Arts, 76 Congress St. Portland Theater Festival Presents: The Thin Place, Jul. 13–30; Portland Theater Festival Presents: Sanctuary City, Aug. 17–Sept. 3. 775-5568. Stonington Opera House, 1 School St. Almost, Maine, Aug. 10–20. 367-2788.

Strand Theatre, 345 Main St., Rockland. NT Live: Othello, Jul. 13; The Encounter: Rockland, Aug. 4–5; NT Live: Good, Aug. 17. 594-0070.

Theater at Monmouth, Cumston Hall, 796 Main St. The Story of My Life, Jul. 1–Aug. 12; Tall Tales Twice Told, Jul. 8–Aug. 11; An Iliad, Jul. 8–Aug. 13; Richard II, Jul. 13–Aug. 11; The Importance of Being Earnest, Jul. 20–Aug. 9; As You Like It, Jul. 27–Aug. 13; H.M.S. Pinafore, Sept. 14–24. 933-9999.

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Bates Dance Festival, various locations, see website. Jul. 7–29. batesdancefestival.org.

Belfast Flying Shoes, First Church in Belfast UCC Fellowship Hall, 8 Court St. Flying Shoes on First Fridays, Jul. 2 & Aug. 4. 338-0979.

Center Theatre, 20 E. Main St., Dover-Foxcroft. DJ R3LOAD Dance Party, Jul. 29. 564-8943.

Deertrees Theatre, 156 Deertrees Rd., Harrison. Donor/ Sponsor Dance Party, Jul. 15; The Dark Side of Somewhere, Aug. 25–26. 583-6747.

Denmark Arts Center, 50 W Main St. Hoop Dance Camp, Jul. 12–14; Neveah Dance Circus, Jul. 15. 452-2412.

Maine State Ballet, Lopez Theater, 348 U.S. Route One, Falmouth. Hansel and Gretel, Aug. 3–12. 842-0800.

Mayo Street Arts, 10 Mayo St. Bomba de Aquí, Jun. 24. 879-4629.

Merrill Auditorium, 20 Myrtle St. Tales of Bells and Drums, Aug. 12. 842-0800.

Vivid Motion, St. Lawrence Arts, 76 Congress St. Vivid Motion’s Greatest Hits, Aug. 4–6. 775-5568.

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1932 Criterion Theatre, 35 Cottage St., Bar Harbor.

GZA, Jun. 24; Sparks the Rescue & Every Avenue, Jun. 27; Rufus Wainwright with Lucy Wainwright Roche & Lyle Divinsky, Jul. 1; The Wallflowers, Aug. 2; Sister Sparrow & the Dirty Birds, Aug. 13. 288-0829.

Aura, 121 Center St. Kashmir, Jun. 22; GZA, Jun. 23; Sparks the Rescue & Every Avenue, Jun. 25; Trawl, Jun. 30; Emo Night Portland, Jul. 7; Pepper, Jul. 8; grandson, Jul. 9; 2000 Pop, Jul. 13; Reverend Horton Heat, Jul. 14; The Struts, Jul. 19; Sister Sparrow & The Dirty Birds, Aug. 12. 772-8274. Bach Virtuosi Festival, St. Luke’s Cathedral, 143 State St. Jun. 20–27. 415-4260.

Bar Harbor Music Festival, 59 Cottage St., Bar Harbor. Jun. 25–Jul. 30. 288-5744.

Bay Chamber Concerts, Camden Opera House, 29 Elm St. An Opening Garland: Andrew Wolf Memorial Concert, Aug. 3; Geoff Nuttall Tribute Concert, Aug. 10. 236-2823.

Bay Chamber Concerts, Rockport Marine Park, 111 Pascal Ave. Jazz on the Water, Aug. 13. 236-2823.

Bay Chamber Concerts, Union Hall, 24 Central St., Rockport. Bella Musica: Rockport’s Musical Century, Jul. 13; Envision Faculty Concert, Aug. 2; Michelle Cann & Verona Quartet, Aug. 4; Candlelit Baroque: Pachelbel’s Canon and Other Baroque Treasures, Aug. 11. 236-2823.

Bay Chamber Concerts, Zoot Coffee, 5 Elm St., Camden. Arlen Hlusko, Aug. 8. 236-2823.

Blue, 650A Congress St. John Funkhouser Quartet, Jun. 30; Jazz sesh, every Wed. 774-4111.

Bowdoin International Music Festival, Bowdoin College Museum of Art, 9400 College St., Brunswick. Music at the Museum, Jun. 29 & Jul. 20. 373-1400.

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Bowdoin International Music Festival, Studzinski Recital Hall, 12 Campus Rd. S, Brunswick. Imani Winds, Jun. 26; Kodály, Schulhoff, & Ravel, Jun. 28; Young Artist Concerts, Jun. 29–Aug.

4; Bloch, Schmitt, Tartaglia, & Strauss, Jun. 30; Aizuri Quartet, Jul.

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Camden Opera House, 29 Elm St. The Blue Café: Hymn for Her, Jun. 23; A Day in the Life: A Beatles Experience, Jul. 22; Frontiers, Sept. 1. 236-7963.

Camden Opera House, Camden Snow Bowl, 20 Barnestown Rd. Primo Cubano, Aug. 6; The Right Track, Aug. 13; The Gawler Family Band, Aug. 20; The Hot Suppers, Aug. 27. 236-7963.

Celebration Barn Theater, 190 Stock Farm Rd., South Paris. The Gawler Family Band, Sept. 30. 743-8452.

Center Theatre, 20 E. Main St., Dover-Foxcroft. Bert Elvis, Aug. 16. 564-8943.

Chocolate Church Arts Center, 61 Commercial St., Bath. Saturday Shows in Waterfront Park: Crystal Vision (Jul. 8), Love By Numb3rs (Jul. 15), Muddy Ruckus (Jul. 22), Xander Nelson (Jul. 29), Dexter Allen and Big East Band (Aug. 5), Sonja and Good Friends (Aug. 12), Red Tail Hawk (Aug. 19), Pan Fried Steel (Aug. 26). 442-8455.

Cross Insurance Arena, 1 Civic Center Sq. Yellowcard, Aug. 18; Mastodon & Gojira, Aug. 19; The Postal Service & Death Cab for Cutie, Sept. 8. 791-2200.

Deertrees Theatre, 156 Deertrees Rd., Harrison. Magic Bus, Jun. 30; Tipping Points: The Halcyon Quartet, Jul. 9; Sebago-Long Lake Music Festival, Jul. 11–Aug. 8; Susie Pepper & Ali Butler Kids Sing-Along, Jul. 13–14; Camp Encore/Coda’s Faculty Ensemble Concert, Jul. 17; Phil ‘n the Blanks, Jul. 27; Piano Men: The Music of Elton and Billy, Jul. 29; Midnight Breakfast, Aug. 12; 3 Day Funk, Aug. 17; Susie Pepper Sings Carole King and Bonnie Raitt, Aug. 18; Yesterday Once More, Aug. 14; A Tribute to Jeff Buckley with Sami Sabbagh, Aug. 31. 583-6747.

Denmark Arts Center, 50 W. Main St. Elan Chamber Series, Jun. 25; Fódhla, Jul. 7; Orpheus Guitar Duo, Jul. 9; Half Moon Jug Band, Jul. 14; KAJEMO, Jul. 15; Black Cat Road, Jul. 21; Mad Agnes, Aug. 4; Krysia Tripp & Judy Saiki, Aug. 6; Ameranouche, Aug. 25; The Bruce Marshall Group, Sept. 2; Will Woodson & Caitlin Finley, Sept. 8; Julian Loida, Sept. 15; Jocelyn Pettit & Ellen Gira, Sept. 28; Acoustic Family Open Mic, Sept. 29. 452-2412.

Friends of the Kotzschmar Organ, Merrill Auditorium, 20 Myrtle St. Fab Film Music, Jul. 15; John Weaver Memorial Concert by Paul Jacobs, Aug. 18; The General silent film with live organ accompaniment, Sept. 23. 553-4363.

Jonathan’s Ogunquit, 92 Bourne Ln. Runnin’ Down a Dream, Jun. 25; Once an Outlaw with Jon Butcher, Jun. 30; The Elton John Experience, Jul. 2; Johnny Cash Tribute Show, Jul. 7; Eliot Lewis,

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Maine Savings Amphitheater, 1 Railroad St., Bangor. Kane Brown, Jun. 22; James Taylor, Jun. 27; Weezer, Jun. 30; Fourth of July Concert: Chords for Cure XXVI, Jul. 4; Tedeschi Trucks Band, Jul. 5; Chris Stapleton, Jul. 7; Big Time Rush, Jul. 11; Kidz Bop, Jul. 22; Godsmack & Straind, Jul. 25; Santana, Aug. 2; Jelly Roll, Aug. 5; Joe Russo’s Almost Dead, Aug. 6; The Chicks, Aug. 13; The Lumineers, Aug. 16; Train, Aug. 18; Nickelback, Aug. 24; Hank Williams Jr., Aug. 25; Pantera, Sept. 7; Shinedown, Sept. 21; Goo Goo Dolls, Sept. 29. 358-9327.

Maine State Music Theatre, 1 Bath Rd., Brunswick.

Imagine: The Beatles the Solo Years, Jul. 9–10; King in Concert: Victor Trevino as Elvis, Jul. 30–31. 842-0800.

Mayo Street Arts, 10 Mayo St. 13 Scotland Rd., Jun. 23. 879-4629.

Mystic Theater, 49 Franklin St., Rumford. Dueling Pianos, Jul. 21. 369-0129.

North Atlantic Blues Festival, Public Landing, Rockland. All-day live entertainment, food, drinks, and crafts, Jul. 15–16. 691-2604.

One Longfellow Square, 181 State St. Mike Block Trio, Jun. 22; Ellis Paul, Jun. 23; Jorma Kaukonen, Jun. 24; Chris Dingman & Kate Beever: Songs, Sounds, & Stories of Healing, Jun, 25; Mark Erelli with Molly Parden, Jun. 30; Eilen Jewell, Jul. 2; The Portland Jazz Orchestra, Jul. 20; Aug. 17; & Sept. 21; Hiss Golden Messenger, Jul. 22–23; Billy Keane & The Waking Dream, Aug. 20. 761-1757.

Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Ave. Oshima Brothers, Jun. 30; Once and Outlaw, Jul. 2; Kruger Brothers, Jul. 6; Livingston Taylor, Jul. 7; Windborne, Jul. 13; The Faux Paws, Jul. 14; The Sweet Remains, Jul. 21; Damn Tall Buildings, Jul. 28; Béla Fleck, Aug. 3; Garrison Keillor, Aug. 4; Cecilia, Aug. 12; Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas, Aug. 17; Emmet Cahill & Emmett O’Hanlon, Aug. 18; Novel Jazz Septet, Aug. 19; Jon Pousette-Dart Duo, Aug. 26; Seth Glier, Sept. 2; Don Campbell Band, Sept. 16. 633-5159.

Opera Maine, Merrill Auditorium, 20 Myrtle St. Rossini’s La Cenerentola, Jul. 27 & 30. 842-0800.

Portland Bach Experience, see website for locations. The Baroque Jam Band: Understanding Bach’s Brandenburgs, Jun. 22 & 24; Brandenburg Concerto No. 1, Jun. 22 & 24; Move to the Music, Jun. 23. portlandbachexperience.com.

Portland Chamber Music Festival, Hannaford Hall, 88 Bedford St. First Impressions, Aug. 10; Summer Dreams, Aug. 12; The Kreutzer Connection, Aug. 17; Grand Finale, Aug. 19. 320-0257.

Portland House of Music, 25 Temple St. Mo Lowda & The Humble, Jun. 23; Sloan, Jun. 30; Easy Honey, Jul. 22; Magic City Hippies, Aug. 25; Low Cut Connie, Sept. 10; Neal Francis, Sept. 14; Donna the Buffalo, Sept. 15; The Nude Party, Sept. 26. 805-0134.

Portland Symphony Orchestra, Merrill Auditorium, 20 Myrtle St. Opening Night: Visual Sounds, Sept. 30–Oct. 1. 842-0800.

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Jun. 24; A Stars & Stripes Celebration, Jul. 1; The Music of Harry Potter, Jul. 8. 842-0800.

Rockport Harbor, 111 Pascal Ave. Sweet Chariot MiniFest, Jun. 30; Truth About Daisies, Aug. 27; Pine Street Flyers with Springtide, Sept. 17. 236-0676.

Seaside Pavilion, 8 6th St., Old Orchard Beach. Joe Boucher, Jun. 27; 195th National Guard Army Band, Jul. 4; The Neil Diamond Experience Starring Robert Neary, Jul. 14; Deep Blue C Studio Orchestra, Jul. 18; The Diamonds, Aug. 8; Top of the World, Aug. 15. 934-2024.

State Theatre, 609 Congress St. Les Claypool’s Fearless Flying Frog Brigade, Jun. 28; Bruce Hornsby & the Noisemakers, Jun. 30; black midi, Jul. 7; Declan McKenna, Jul. 17; Extreme, Aug. 2; JPEGMAFIA & Danny Brown, Aug. 3; Goth Babe with Bay Ledges, Aug. 8; Devon Allman & Donavon Frankenreiter, Aug. 10; Guster On The Ocean (Night 1), Aug. 11; Mary Chapin Carpenter, Aug. 19; Rival Sons, Aug. 27; Skid Row and Buckcherry with Kurt Deimer, Sept. 12; Pat Metheny, Sept. 16; Sammy Rae & The Friends, Sept. 20; Lady Lamb, Sept. 23; Clannad, Sept. 24. 956-6000.

St. Lawrence Arts, 76 Congress St. Half Moon Jug Band, Jun. 23; The Hyperion Trumpet Ensemble, Jun. 25; Sunflower South, Jul. 19. 775-5568.

Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dugway Rd., Brownfield. The Quebe Sisters, Jun. 24; Harry Marx, Jul. 1; Erica Brown & the Bluegrass Connection, Jul. 7; Bill Kirchen Band, Jul. 8; Shawn Mullins, Jul. 13; Susan Werner, Jul. 14; Martha Spencer & The Wonderland Country Band, Jul. 21; Lori McKenna, Jul. 28; Mary Chapin Carpenter, Aug. 3–4; Stone Mountain Actual Anniversary, Aug. 5; Cheryl Wheeler and Kenny White, Aug. 12; Steep Canyon Rangers, Aug. 13; Peter Rowan, Aug. 19; Tuba Skinny, Aug. 26; The Harlem Gospel Travelers, Sept. 22; Duke Robillard Band, Sept. 30. 935-7292.

Stonington Opera House, 1 School St. Ray Duncan, Jun. 24; Hymn for Her, Jun. 28; Deer Isle Jazz Festival, Jul. 15–16; Broadway Comes to Stonington, Jul. 25 & 27; Being Petty; Sept. 2. 367-2788.

Strand Theatre, 345 Main St., Rockland. Sunny War, Jun. 23; Son Little, Jul. 2; Leyla McCalla, Jul. 25. 594-0070.

Strawbery Banke Museum, 14 Hancock St., Portsmouth, NH. Tuesdays on the Terrace: Ben Baldwin & Kent Allyn (Jun. 27), North River Music (Jul. 4), Liz & Dan Faiella (Jul. 11), Sharon Jones (Jul. 18), Kids Night feat. Mr. Aaron (Jul. 25), Celia Woodsmith Trio (Aug. 1), 2 of Us: Beatles Tribute Duo (Aug. 8), High Range (Aug. 15), Kids Night feat. Sages Entertainment & DJ Skooch (Aug. 22), Heather Pierson Trio (Aug. 29). (603)433-1100.

Sun Tiki Studios, 375 Forest Ave. Sage Francis with Jesse the Tree & Myles Bullen, Jun. 30. 808-8080.

Sun Tiki Studios, Threshers Brewing Co., 22 Main St. Building 3B, Searsmont. A.R.M.E. Boot Camp Festival, Aug. 4–5. 808-8080.

Thomas Point Beach, 29 Meadow Rd., Brunswick. Point Reggae Arts and Music Festival, Jun. 23–25; Maine Folk, Jun. 30–Jul. 2; Summer Jam Camp Out 2023, Jul. 14–17; The Grateful Camp Out 2023, Aug. 11–14. Thomas Point Beach Bluegrass Festival, Aug. 31--Sep. 3. 725-6009.

Thompson’s Point, 10 Thompson’s Point. Robert Plant & Alison Krauss, Jul. 3; Goose, Jul. 6; Rebelution, Jul. 8; Fleet Foxes, Jul. 11; CAKE, Jul. 16; Gregory Alan Isakov with Josh Ritter, Jul.

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Unitarian Universalist Church of Brunswick, 1 Middle St. Magic 8 Ball, Sept. 30. 729-8515.

Vinegar Hill Music Theatre, 53 Old Post Rd., Arundel. The Tom Faunce Floyd Experience, Jun. 23; Session Americana, Jun. 29; John Jorgenson Bluegrass Band, Jul. 1; The Weight Band, Jul. 6; Zach Nugent’s Dead Set, Jul. 7; Linda Eder, Jul. 13; Annie Royer, Jul. 14; Adam Ezra Group, Jul. 15; Susan Werner, Jul. 16; Classic Rock Orchestra, Jul. 21; Martin Sexton, Jul. 28; Wake Up Mama, Sept. 1; Piano Men, Sept. 23; Live Bullet, Sept. 29; The Maine Dead Project, Sept. 30. 985-5552.

Waterville Opera House, 1 Common St. Peter Yarrow & Noel Paul Stookey, Jul. 1; The High Kings, Jul. 23; The Wallflowers, Aug. 1; Start Making Sense, Sept. 15; Ricky Nelson Remembered, Sept. 17; Ani DiFranco, Sept. 19. 873-7000.

WW&F Railway, 97 Cross Rd., Alna. Music on the Railway: Songwriters in the Round (Jul. 2), Darlin’ Corey (Aug. 6), Green Heron (Sept. 3). 882-4193.

York County Blues Fest, Friendship Park, Old Alfred Rd., Waterboro. Altered Five Blues Band, Bonnie Edwards & The Practical Cats, Memphis Lightning, and more, Aug. 19. 247-6166.

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1932 Criterion Theatre, 35 Cottage St., Bar Harbor. Jay Pharoah, Aug. 20. 288-0829.

Aura, 121 Center St. Jay Pharoah, Aug. 19. 772-8274.

Camden Opera House, 29 Elm St. Bob Marley, Aug. 12. 236-7963.

Celebration Barn Theater, 190 Stock Farm Rd., South Paris. Fool Me Twice feat. Lee Faulkner and Bernie Kramer, Sept. 16. 743-8452.

Cross Insurance Arena, 1 Civic Center Sq. Bill Burr, Sept. 28–29. 791-2200.

Deertrees Theatre, 156 Deertrees Rd., Harrison. David Sheel Comedy/Piano, Sept. 3. 583-6747.

Footlights Theatre, 190 US-1, Falmouth. Hot Flash! What A Feelin’, Jul. 18–Aug. 31. 747-5434.

Jonathan’s Ogunquit, 92 Bourne Ln. Steve Sweeney, Jul. 1; Tom Cotter, Jul. 9; Paula Poundstone, Jul. 14; Jimmy Keys, Aug. 26. 646-4777.

One Longfellow Square, 181 State St. LOLS: An Evening of Local Comedy, Jul. 1. 761-1757.

Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Ave. Tim Sample, Jul. 27. 633-5159.

State Theatre, 609 Congress St. Ilana Glazer, Jun. 23; Demetri Martin, Sept. 17; Nurse Blake, Sept. 26. 956-6000.

St. Lawrence Arts, 76 Congress St. Balderdash Academy Improv Live, Jun. 22. 775-5568.

Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dugway Rd., Brownfield. Paula Poundstone, Jul. 15; Comedian Bob Marley, Aug. 10 & 17. 935-7292.

Stonington Opera House, 1 School St. Michel Lauziere, Jul. 12. 367-2788.

Vinegar Hill Music Theatre, 53 Old Post Rd., Arundel. Caroline Rhea, Jul. 22; Craig Shoemaker, Aug. 12. 985-5552.

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Aperto Fine Art, 63 Main St., Bridgton. Early Summer Exhibition, through Jun. 24; Select New Works, Jun. 30–Jul. 29; Live Auction, Jul. 22. 291-4245.

Artemis Gallery, 1 Old Firehouse Ln., Northeast Harbor. Rob Finn, Roberta Amina Greany, Tish Ingersoll, Carol Shutt, Goody-B Wiseman, Jun. 22–Jul. 5; Phillip Heckscher, Mallie Loring Pratt, Rebekah Raye, Don Ripper, Dietlind Vander Schaff, Jul. 6–19; David Graeme Baker, Heidi Daub, Mark Kindschi, Robert Pollien, Adele Ursone, Jul. 20–Aug. 2; Nancy McCormick, James O’Neil, David Sears, Sherry Streeter, Sharon Whitham, Aug. 3–16. 276-3001.

Bates College Museum of Art, 75 Russell St., Lewiston. Selections from the Diversify the Collection Program, through Oct. 7; Who Are They? Who Am I?: Portraits of Artists and Artist Self-Portraits, through Oct. 7. 786-6158.

Bowdoin College Museum of Art, 245 Maine St., Brunswick. Masks of Memories: Art and Ceremony in Nineteenth Century Oceania, through Jul. 16; Mina Loy: Strangeness Is Inevitable, through Sept. 17; People Watching: Contemporary Photography Since 1965, Jun. 24–Nov. 5; Re|Framing the Collection: New Considerations in European and American Art, 1475–1875, through Dec. 31; Figures from the Fire: J. Pierpont Morgan’s Ancient Bronzes at the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, through Jan. 7, 2024; Metamorphosis and Malice: Pontormo’s Three Monochrome Paintings from Renaissance Florence and Related Works, Aug. 3–Jan. 7, 2024. 725-3275.

Brick Store Museum, 117 Main St., Kennebunk. Wrapped in Blue: Fashions to Promote Global Health, through Aug. 20; Making the Modern World: A Century+ of Progress, through Aug. 31. 985-4802.

Caldbeck Gallery, 12 Elm St., Rockland. Katherine Bradford, through Jul. 1; Shaped, through Jul. 1; Sam Cady: New Work, Jul. 7–30; Watercolor, Jul. 7–30. 594-5935.

Carol L. Douglas Studio and Gallery, 394 Commercial St., Rockport. Landscape and marine paintings, workshops and instruction. Watch-me-paint.com. 585-201-1558.

Castine Historical Society, 17 School St. Clark Fitz-Gerald: Castine’s Celebrated Sculptor in Residence, through Oct. 9. 326-4118.

Center for Maine Contemporary Art, 21 Winter St., Rockland. Rodrigo Valenzuela: Weapons, through Sept. 10; Ellie GA: Quarries, through Sept. 10; Nancy Andrews: Homebodies, through Sept. 10. 701-5005.

Chocolate Church Arts Center, 804 Washington St., Bath. Moving Ice, World on Pause: Lisa Goren, through Aug. 12. 442-8455.

Colby College Museum of Art, 5600 Mayflower Hill Dr., Waterville. Ashley Bryan / Paula Wilson: Take the World into Your Arms, through Jul. 31; Whistler: Streetscapes, Urban Change, through Oct. 22; Come Closer: Selections from the Collection, 1978–1994, Jul. 8–Nov. 26; Constellations: Forming the Collection, 1973–2023, Jul. 8–Nov. 26; Bill Morrison: Cycles and Loops, Aug. 18–Dec. 31; Painted: Our Bodies, Hearts, and Village, through Jul. 28, 2024; Alex Katz: Repetitions, through Mar. 29, 2026. 859-5600.

Cove Street Arts, 71 Cove St. Lissa Hunter: Intimate Objects of Suspect Utility, through Jul. 8; Singular and Serial: Expanding the Circle, through Jul. 8. 808-8911.

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David Lussier Gallery, 66 Wallingford Sq., Kittery. Gallery with works by artists including Benjamin Lussier, David Lussier, George Van Hook, and Pamela Lussier. 860-336-9051.

Denmark Arts Center, 50 W Main St. Advanced Kids Art Camp, Jun. 27–30; Beginner Kids Art Camp, Jul. 5–7. 452-2412. Dowling Walsh Gallery, 365 Main St., Rockland. Elizabeth Osborne, through Jun. 24; Hilary Irons, through Jun. 24; Robert Hamilton, through Jun. 24; Sarah McRae Morton, Jul. 7–29; Tessa Greene O’Brien, Jul. 7–29; Jamie Wyeth, Jul. 1–Aug. 26; Elizabeth Fox, Aug. 4–26; Cig Harvey, Aug. 4–Sept. 30. 596-0084.

Farnsworth Art Museum, 16 Museum St., Rockland. Edward Hopper and Andrew Wyeth: Rockland, Maine, through Aug. 27; Maine in America 2023: Celebrating the Alex Katz Foundation, through Sept. 24; Alvaro’s World: Andrew Wyeth and the Olson House, through Oct. 29; The Farnsworth at 75, through Dec. 31; Preserving a National Historic Landmark: the Olson House, through Dec. 31; Louise Nevelson: Dawn to Dusk, through Sept. 29, 2024; Farnsworth Mural Project: Rachel Gloria Adams and Ryan Adams, through May 1, 2025. 596-6457.

First Friday Art Walks, Creative Portland, 84 Free St. Jul. 7, Aug. 4. 370-4784.

Greenhut Galleries, 146 Middle St. Tina Ingraham Stills and Scapes, through Jul. 1; Colin Page Song of Summer, Jul. 6–29; Tim Wilson Solo Exhibition, Aug. 3–Sept. 2. 772-2693.

Kittery Art Association, 2 Walker St. Sea Breezes: All Member Exhibit, through Jul. 9; Summer Sizzle: All Member Exhibit, Jul. 13–Aug. 6; Reflections: All Member Exhibit, Aug. 10–Sept. 3. 451-9384.

Maine Historical Society, 489 Congress St. Fashion for the People: Maine’s Graphic Tees, through Jul. 29; CODE RED: Climate, Justice & Natural History Collections, through Dec. 30. 774-1822.

Mainely Gallery & Studio, 181 Searsport Ave., Belfast. Painted Clay: Tiles & Vessels Class, Jul. 8–9; 2nd Annual Teapots show, Jul. 14; Art Adventures Day for Kids, Jul. 15; Glass Bunnies: Stained Glass Workshop with Heather Burgess, Jul. 21; Glass Fish, Jul. 22; Bead Making Workshop, Aug. 9–30; Felted Books Workshop, Aug. 19; Summer Swizzle Sticks, Aug. 19; Tiny Houses and Bird: Stained GlassesWorkshop with Heather Burgess, Aug. 25. 338-1828.

Maine Maritime Museum, 243 Washington St., Bath. Women Behind the Lens: The Photography of Emma D. Sewall, Josephine Ginn Banks, and Abbie F. Minott, through Nov. 1; SeaChange: Darkness and Light in the Gulf of Maine, through Dec. 31. 443-1316.

Maine Sculpture Trail, Schoodic International Sculpture Symposium. An outdoor exhibit of 34 sculptures spanning over 273 miles along the coastal region of Downeast Maine. schoodicsculpture.org.

Mayo Street Arts, 10 Mayo St. The Unfinished Art Project, through Jun. 25. 879-4629.

Moss Galleries, 100 Fore St. Unanchored: Deconstructing The Narratives of Self/The Other, through Jul. 16; David Wolfe, Jul. 21–Sept. 3. 804-0459.

Moss Galleries, 251 US-1, Falmouth. Nathaniel Meyer, through Jul. 1; David Rankin, Jul. 9–Aug. 26. 781-2620.

Ogunquit Museum of American Art, 543 Shore Rd. Shifting Sands: Beaches, Bathers, and Modern Maine Art, through Jul. 16; Joe Wardwell: Mural Commission, through

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Nov. 12; Networks of Modernism: 1898–1968, through Nov. 12; The Architect of a Museum, through Nov. 12; Spontaneous Generation: The Work of Liam Lee, Jul. 28–Nov. 12; Ever Bladwin: Down the Line, Jul. 28–Nov. 12; Meg Webster: Site-Specific Work, Jul. 28–Nov. 12. 646-4909.

Peary-MacMillan Arctic Museum, 9500 College Station, Brunswick. Iñuit Qiñiġaa i: Contemporary Inuuit Photography, through May 26, 2024; Collections and Recollections: Objects and the Stories They Tell, through May 26, 2024; At Home In the North, through May 26, 2024. 725-3416.

Portland Museum of Art, 7 Congress Sq. Elizabeth Colombia: Mythologies, through Sept. 3; Drawn to the Light: 50 Years of Photography at Maine Media Workshops & College, through Sept. 10; Alex Katz, Wedding Dress, Jun. 30–Jun. 2, 2024. 775-6148.

Portsmouth Historical Society, 10 Middle St., Portsmouth, NH. Reinventing Portsmouth, through Oct. 9; A Sense of Place, through Oct. 28. (603)436-8433.

Richard Boyd Art Gallery, 15 Epps St., Peaks Island. Randy Eckard Works in Watercolor, through Jun. 29; Contrasts, Jul. 1–30; Jane Herbert, Aug. 1–30. 712-1097. River Arts, 36 Elm St, Damariscotta. New Works, Jun. 24–Jul. 29; Earth, Water, Sky, Aug. 5–Sept. 2. 563-6868.

Saco Museum, 371 Main St. The Summer Playground of the Nation, through Aug. 11. 283-3861.

University of New England Art Galleries, UNE Art Gallery, 716 Stevens Ave. Rose Marasco: Camera Lucida, Jun. 23–Oct. 8. 602-3000.

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Stop in or follow us on Facebook to see new pieces being made daily! Celebratng 48 years at the jeweler’s bench and 16 years serving you in Ellsworth! 67 Pine Street ∙ Ellsworth, Maine 04605 ∙ (207) 667-5855 ∙ strikinggoldjewelers.com Stop in or follow us on Facebook to see new pieces being made daily! Celebratng 51 years at the jeweler’s bench and 19 years serving you in Ellsworth! 67 Pine Street · Ellsworth, Maine 04605 · (207) 667-5855 · strikinggoldjewelers.com Stop in and see our vast collecton of unique and unusual gems and diamonds! We build jewelry that makes a statement . . . Sapphire, natural pink diamond, Tsavorite (green garnet) Diamond in the Rough
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Art at Heart Ashley Bryan / Paula Wilson: Take the World into Your Arms Through July 31 Paul J. Schupf Art Center, 93 Main Street, Waterville Painted: Our Bodies, Hearts, and Village May 19, 2023–July 28, 2024 5600 Mayflower Hill, Waterville Whistler: Streetscapes, Urban Change June 3–October 22, 2023 5600 Mayflower Hill, Waterville Above:
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Whistler, Black Lion Wharf (detail), 1859. Etching in black ink on cream laid paper. 5 7/8 x 8 7/8 in. (15 x 22.5 cm). The Lunder Collection, 2013.323. free and open to all museum.colby.edu 146 Middle St., Portland, ME GreenhutGalleries.com June 1 - July 1, 2023 Stills & Scapes TINA INGRAHAM 142 PORTLAND MAGAZINE
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University of New England Art Galleries, Jack S. Ketchum Library, 11 Hills Beach Rd., Biddeford. Images of Neuroscience, Images of Transcendence: Work from UNE Imaging and Paintings by Honour Mack, through Sept. 29. 602-3000.

Film

Camden Opera House, 29 Elm St. 19th Camden International Film Festival, Sept. 14–17. 236-7963.

Lincoln Theater, 2 Theater St., Damariscotta. MidCoast Film Fest, Jun. 23–24. 563-3424.

Maine Film Center, 93 Main St., Waterville. 26th Maine International Film Festival, Jul. 7–16. 873-7000.

Maine Outdoor Film Festival (MOFF), see website for venues. Outdoor screenings in Portland (films TBA), Jul. 20–31. maineoutdoorfilmfestival.com.

St. Lawrence Arts, 76 Congress St. Martha Clarke and Sarah Ford: An Evening of Film Celebrating Women in the Arts, Jun. 24. 775-5568.

Stonington Opera House, 1 School St. The Little Mermaid, Jun. 23–25. 367-2788.

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Blue, 650A Congress St. Open Mic Variety Hours, Jun. 27, Jul. 11 & 25. 774-4111.

Castine Historical Society, 17 School St. The Singular

Maine Made Crafts

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Life of Mary Tyler Jackson, Jun. 22; Castine Walking Tours, every Fri., Sat., & Mon. Jun. 23–Oct. 9; 2023 Season Open House, Jun. 24; Castine: Occupation, Accommodation, Collaboration, and Treason in the War of 1812, Jun. 29; Portland’s Abyssinian Meeting House and Its Ties to the Underground Railroad, Jul. 11; Cargos of Despair: Northern New England and the Slave Trade, Aug. 10. 326-4118.

Celebration Barn Theater, 190 Stock Farm Rd., South Paris. The Early Evening Show, Jun. 24 & Aug. 12; The Spectacular: Celebrate Juggling!, Jul. 29. 743-8452.

Deertrees Theatre, 156 Deertrees Rd., Harrison. Gong Show: Open Mic Night, Jun. 24; Lobster Roll Fundraiser, Aug. 11. 583-6747.

Denmark Arts Center, 50 W. Main St. Peter Boie, Jun. 30; Poets Gibson Fay-LeBlanc, Katherine Hagopian Berry, & Meghan Sterling, Jul. 16; Authors Series: Bill Roorbach & Amy Neswald, Jul. 23. 452-2412.

Fete Market, Après, 148 Anderson St. Enjoy live music, slam poetry, food, drinks, and the work of 30+ local artists and creatives at this free, curated, pop-up experience with a laid back, block party vibe, Jun. 18, Jul. 23, & Aug. 27. 303-9145.

Jonathan’s Ogunquit, 92 Bourne Ln. Vicki Monroe, Jun. 29. 646-4777.

Lara O’Brien Writing Workshops & Retreats, East Boston Rd., Vinalhaven. Vinalhaven Writing Workshop, Jul. 24–27. laraobrien.com.

Longfellow Books, Monument Square, Red Hands: Book Reading with Colin Sargent, Aug. 24. 207-772-4045.

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New England Craft Fairs, see website for locations. Jun. 24–25; Jul. 8–9; Aug. 12–13. newenglandcraftfairs.com.

Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Ave. I Paint My Life: Lecture by Victoria Browning Wyeth, Jul. 12; Magic Beyond Imagination, Aug. 8–9. 633-5159.

Pine Tree Quilters Guild, Augusta Civic Center, 76 Community Dr., Augusta. Maine Quilts 2023 Show, Jul. 27–29. 216-7358.

Portland Bach Experience, see website for location. BachBends Yoga, Jun. 24. portlandbachexperience.com.

Portland Ovations, Merrill Auditorium, 20 Myrtle St. Circus Smirkus: A Midsummer Night’s Circus, Aug. 7–8. 842-0800.

Print: A Bookstore, various locations in Portland. Books & Beer: Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt, Jun. 27; Caitlin Shetterly discusses Pete and Alice in Maine with Joanna Rakoff, Jul. 6; Reading the Rainbow, Jul. 11; Andre Dubus III discusses Such Kindness with Richard Russo, Jul. 12; Eliza Minot discusses In the Orchard with Lily King, Jul. 17; Richard Russo presents Somebody’s Fool, Jul. 25; Books & Beer: Woman of Light by Kali Fajardo-Anstine, Jul. 25; Kate Doyle discusses I Meant it Once with Lynn Steger Strong, Jul. 27. 536-4778. St. Lawrence Arts, 76 Congress St. Project Dragology Finale, Jul. 8. 775-5568.

Stonington Opera House, 1 School St. Peter Boie, Jul. 19; Michael Cooper: Masked Marvels, Aug. 2; Bubblemania, Aug. 23; Enter the Fish Tank, Aug. 30. 367-2788.

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Thomas Point Beach, 29 Meadow Rd., Brunswick. 2023 Maine Highland Games & Scottish Festival, Aug. 19. 725-6009. Whoopie Pie Festival, downtown Dover-Foxcroft. Earn Your Whoopie Pie 3K Run/Walk, arts, foods, live music, games, whoopie pie eating contests, & more, Jun. 24. mainewhoopiepiefestival.com.

WW&F Railway, 97 Cross Rd., Alna. Ride the Rails to Hike the Trails, Jun. 24, Aug. 5, & 26; Lavender Pickin’ Train to SeaLyon Farm, Jul. 1, 8, 15, & 22. 882-4193.

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Denmark Arts Center, 50 W. Main St. DAC Strawberry Shortcake Booth & Town Holiday Celebration in the Park, Jul. 8. 452-2412.

Now You’re Cooking, 49 Front St., Bath. Facebook Live cooking demos with a rotating list of staff & local chefs, every Thu. 443-1402.

Portland Bach Experience, Bunker Brewing Company, 17 Westfield St., Unit D. Bach & Beer, Jun. 23. portlandbachexperience.com.

Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dugway Rd., Brownfield. Big Barn Musical Dinner with Hot Fiddle, Jun. 23. 935-7292.

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Wchapter: cannabis-infused yoga. Sewall House Yoga Retreat’s Elija Weikel and Ajeet Khalsa are among the innovators.

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Weikel and Khalsa are not your average yogis. Together, they combine 30 years of herbalism knowledge and experience. As your hosts, yoga instructors, and herbalism experts, they’ll help you “rewind yourself into your spiritual origin.”

During their ve-day Spiritual Herbalism Yoga Retreat, expect “daily morning meditation as the sun rises,” followed by co ee from local roasters with optional CBD. From August 3 to 8 you’ll enjoy “plant walks and local plant identi cation” and gain “experience making tinctures, infusions, and plant essences.”

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tea tree, can help improve wellness, utilizing natural elements to nourish your body, mind, and spirit,” Weikel says.

“CBD and THC have incredible health bene ts. Everyone has their own opinions on cannabis. We love helping to de-stigmatize it.”

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“We teach the cra of herbalism from a spiritual perspective,” Khalsa says. During the retreat in Island Falls in Aroostook, “we enjoy vegan and vegetarian breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as Kundalini and Svaroopa® yoga.” Svaroopa® is a healing-oriented style of yoga that focuses on opening the spine. Kundalini is a combination of breath, movement, and sound.

“By day, we go on tons of walks through nature and enjoy workshops where we make infusions with local ingredients. ese experiences help teach the tincturing process and encourage people to nd locally foraged herbs and wild owers once they’ve returned home.

“Lessons cover herbalism lore, plant walks, native species identi cation, hiking, and kayaking.” A re-wilding ceremony allows you to “create an herbal earth mandala, experience Wise Woman infusions, and end with a Spirit of Herbalism closing circle.”

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One of our favorite sayings is to nd your plant allies,” say Weikel and Khalsa. In the words of their retreat description, “Have you ever looked out onto a eld of owers and truly heard them talking to you?” n

Cost of Spiritual Herbalism Yoga Retreat is $500 plus $1,875 single/$2,730 double occupancy accommodation.

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There ’ s a legend that when English novelist Charles Dickens visited Maine in 1867, he praised the mills in Biddeford and Saco for their progressive design—particularly their windows. Even if he did this as a slam to the satanic mills in Manchester, England, at least it was a feather in Maine’s cap.

Well, Charles, you should see us now! e juice bars, gluten-free brewing, lo y new lo s in the Pepperell Mill, City eater, Batson River Brewing & Distilling, bougie food at Magnus on Water, high-end Scandinavian bakeries, and the magic ingredient: parking to the moon. We knew something was up as early as 2018, when New York magazine named Biddeford Pool “ e Maine Coast’s Most Beautiful Beach.” Anita Shreve’s breakthrough novel Fortune’s Rocks was another precursor to the celebrity of this area.

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Cartographers of emerging culture dream of a map of the human heart. Biddeford is in play and invites discovery. Pay attention carefully. Your summer is at stake.

1. Alhadidi Market. The Middle East meets downtown Biddeford. Ahmet Alz says, “We have very nice samosas.” Halal meat, baklava, henna—a new adventure.

2. Briar & Bone. Inge Graham is a purveyor of curiosities and exciting oddities, “especially from the Victorian era.”

3 Part & Parcel. Wines, groceries, incredible curated goodies and rare treats in a streamlined space.

4 Coco Bar and Grill. “Everything’s homemade,” says Jose Manuel. Neon lights and festive decorations with fajitas, burritos, quesadillas to eat here or to go.

5 Fish & Whistle. “Our biggest seller is the fish and chips, of course,” says James Beard nominee Kate Hamm.

6 Jackrabbit Cafe. Nordic baked goods including Scandinavian sourdough French toast and smorrebrod sandwiches.

7 Layalina Middle Eastern Restaurant. “Unlike anything else you will find around here,” Talal Alzefiri says.

8 Lorne Wine. Wine, beer, and cider to enjoy by the glass or take home by the bottle.

9 Lucky Pigeon Brewing Co. Full spectrum of gluten-free ales from pale to blonde to red to brown.

10 Magnus on Water. This cocktail bar/restaurant is perched on the edge of forever. One specialty here is smoky mezcal-based drinks. “I love them,” a customer says. “They’re the closest I can get to meat without eating meat.”

11 Nibblesford. Local cheeses from Bradbury Mountain Blue to Polar Vortex.

12 OG’s Sandwich Shop. What’s old is new again. “My grandfather started this business back in 1948,” says co-owner George Ladakakos. Don’t miss the Italians!

13 Papous Pita. Greek goodies, expertly prepared.

14 Sacred Profane Brewery & Tankpub. Light and dark lagers inspired by the tankpubs of Czechia.

15 Sublime Taco. Mexican street food, California style.

16 The Dunn Bar. Irish eyes are smiling here.

17 Vickie’s Veggie Table. Vegan sandwiches, salads, smoothies, juices.

18 Ingenious Escape Games. The best way to break up a friend group since Monopoly.

19 SILK sugar + skin. Quality skincare, including the ancient Egyptian technique of sugaring.

20 The Lincoln Lofts. Live here, love it here.

21 ToGather Maine. Get your groove back at this wellness co-op offering dance cardio, hip-hop, and yoga classes.

22 The Lincoln Hotel. A wondrous transformation of the original mill.

23 Batson River Brewing & Distilling. At their newest outpost, on the lower level of the Lincoln Hotel, you can enjoy the architecture of the past while toasting to the future.

Your destination for living, learning, working, and playing in ways that are restorative to the world around us. Learn More: F.O. Goldthwaite’s Pool Lobster in scenic Biddeford Pool Take-Out or eat in our scenic ocean-view picnic area. Restaurant open for lunch and dinner 11 AM–7:30 PM Store open 7:30 AM–8:00 PM Like us on Facebook at Goldthwaite’s/Pool Lobster Phone orders welcome! Online ordering! poollobster.com 3 Lester B. Orcutt Blvd. • Biddeford Pool • 207-284-5000 Full Take-Out Menu • Grilled & Fried Seafood Lobster Rolls • Soups • Salads • Entrees Fresh Lobsters, Steamers, Mussels Live or cooked to order Great Selection of Wines & Beer /poollobster @goldthwaitesbpl 174 PORTLAND MAGAZINE
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Spirit World

Determined to explore Portland’s distillery options, we set out on an urban spirit safari.

Portland’s complex distilled spirits history starts with rum. In the 1700s Portland was home to about as many rum distilleries as we

have cra alcohol makers today (closing in on 30). Gathering around the punch bowl for a rum shrub in the summer or around the re for a ip in winter was the neighborly thing to do.

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ree of Strong Spirits on Diamond Street seeks to create a feeling of community.

Co-owner Dave McConnell is a strong believer in the social connection of the punch bowl. “We always have a daily punch on o er in the tasting room,” he says. e airy and welcoming tasting room gets western sun, conducive to Caribbean fantasies. e daily punch recipe is invariably “one of sour, two of sweet, three of strong, four of weak.”

While the punch is good, a daiquiri or mojito made with their clean, crisp Brightwater, a classic light rum, is just what we need. e variety of rums makes choosing a drink a pleasant dilemma, easier than the decision to leave.

THE BLUESHINE BLUEBERRY

Calling on reserves of inner strength sooner than expected, we avoid the temptations of the Fox Street breweries and the Portland Zoo and sail into Maine Cra Distilling

Founded in 2012, the rm moved to Washington Avenue in 2017, adding room for oor malting, Scottish mashing, and barrel aging. e most important changes were the patio—with re rings in cooler weather and a big tent for shade in the summer—and the tasting room, with an industrial salvage vibe from distressed wood and antique signs. Bluegrass musicians jam on a stage in the corner. We try their Fi y Stone single-malt Highland-style whiskey straight and in an

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old-fashioned. It doesn’t o end but doesn’t impress. Putting dulse seaweed in the old-fashioned gets credit for e ort but doesn’t improve the classic recipe. Similarly, their Hemingway Daiquiri has grapefruit juice in it, no improvement over the original recipe. e fruity drinks they make with their Blueshine blueberry liquor are the main attraction. ey also serve terri c food, including Sunday brunch and oysters from e Shop next door. Go when the weather is good and a bluegrass band is playing, and drink a Blueshine lemonade or three. Have some small plates or order a meal and sit a while.

But we’re on a mission and can’t stay. Resolutely, we march southeast on Washington Avenue. Fortunately our next stop is fewer than a thousand steps away.

THE BEE’S KNEES

Established in 2016, Hardshore Distilling focuses on producing Hardshore Original Gin. e recipe includes locally grown fresh rosemary and mint, unconventional in gin. ey were honored as the Best Cra Gin Distillery in 2017 in a nationwide competition sponsored by USA Today. eir column stills rise just behind the bar, and barrels of aging North Oak Gin are visible in the production space. With only two spirits (really one spirit in two variations) to choose between, it’s easy to move forward. e classic Bee’s Knees gives us a Gatsby feel. eir version of a Pool Boy has us dreaming about cabanas and a chaise longue. Discover your love of gin cocktails and the thrill of seeing a workhorse of a copper

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A‘An astonishing work, brilliantly told. In Iordana Ceausescu, Colin Sargent has given us a fascinating window into the brutal regime of Nicolae and Elena Ceausescu and their near destruction of Romania. A cautionary tale for our times.’

– Nancy Schoenberger, author of The Fabulous Bouvier Sisters Red Hands is uniquely unsettling and a standout read… a pageturner fuelled by intrigue, blind greed, and staggering accuracy.’

– Victoria Rowell, author of The Women Who Raised Me

‘A fascinating look at Romania — now a staunch NATO ally — as it emerges from the Cold War. Centred on the story of a close relative of feared dictator Ceausescu, it provides a uniquely human frame to the dangerous turbulence of that dynamic and complex period in Eastern Europe.’

mile from Hardshore, Union Wharf, built by constructing a stone framework and lling it with debris from the city’s catastrophic 1775 re, is one of the oldest structures in Portland. At its foot stands Liquid Riot Bottling Company, a unique “resto-bar” and distillery.

– Admiral James Stavridis, USN, Supreme Allied Commander at NATO (2009-2013)

Red Hands is a deeply compelling tale of a woman caught inside the destruction of a regime. Iordana is a normal girl, brought up with all the perks of Romania’s corrupt communist regime. Then she falls in love and marries the eldest son of her parents’ arch-rival, Romania’s monstrous dictator Nicolae Ceausescu. They become the inlaws from hell, but she brings them their only grandson. And then there’s the 1989 revolution, when crowds will kill anyone with the Ceausescu name. In all the blood and chaos, can Iordana keep her little son alive?

Drawn from eight hundred hours of unique interviews with Iordana Ceausescu, and told in her voice.

‘Thrillingly good. Sargent tackles the biggest themes — historical change, greed, power, love, desire, and what it means to be free — but at the heart of the book is a gloriously human depiction of one woman’s extraordinary life. A tale from last century and a warning for this one, Red Hands is a novel of rare power that teaches us much about Romania and even more about ourselves.’

– D.D. Johnston, author of The Secret Baby Room

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If you guessed that the name is inspired by the Portland Rum Riot violently suppressed by Mayor Neal Dow, reward yourself with a drink. At Liquid Riot, we nd ourselves in the company of kindred spirits. e interior features dark industrial brewery decor: tree-slab tabletops, barrels, and rusty iron ttings. e brewing area is visible in an enclosure behind the bar,

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Liquid Riot distills more whiskeys than any other local distillery, so we honor that choice by having an Old Port Whiskey Flight: bourbon, rye, single malt, and their Bon re Spirit e Old Port Bourbon is not too di erent from Evan Williams, though a blind taste test might reveal distinctions. e Old Port Rye is spicier than the bourbon but without the aggressive bite of many mass-produced ryes. We enjoy it. e Old Port Single Malt is peaty, smoky, and wouldn’t be out of place in the Scottish Isles. e Bon re, called an “American spirit,” is a tasty whiskey made from Sebago Brewing

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Company’s Bon re Rye Ale. Bon re, like the Sebago ale, could easily be a fall favorite.

We must mention the Fernet Michaud, a multiple-award-winning spirit. It may be the single best way to nish a meal. Drunk neat, it’s a bit of an acquired taste and a medicinal cure-all.

As be ts a self-described “resto-bar,” Liquid Riot pays attention to food. We try an order of fries and some ribs, both tasty.

e ribs have a sweet and savory Korean barbecue sauce. Drinking cocktails at $14$18 a pop is not for the budget-conscious. Pair their house staple cocktails—Old Port Fashioned, Painkiller, or Blueberry Island— with tacos or a sandwich, and nish with the Fernet Michaud.

LAST BUT NOT LEAST

All good safaris must come to an end, and our spirited evening stops with the last swallow of Fernet Michaud. We haven’t hit all the distilleries in Portland. Batson River Brew-

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Editor’s Note: Historically Portland played a significant role in transatlantic human trafficking by producing and exporting rum, one of the products most commonly exchanged for human beings by slave traders, thus linking the economic prosperity that Portland and other colonial New England cities enjoyed to the exploitation and suffering of enslaved people in the Caribbean and Africa as well as in what is now the United States. This cheap, potent rum produced in colonial New England was largely superseded by whiskey as a trading commodity in the 19th century. Today, rum production in Maine is pursued by small-batch craft enterprises focusing on premium quality. For further reading, see Rum: A Social and Sociable History of the Real Spirit of 1776 by Ian Williams and Sweetness and Power: The Place of Sugar in Modern History by Sidney W. Mintz.

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Dinner as theater: starry night, starry restaurant.

It ’ s a perfect Saturday night.

ere are three of us tonight, one an electric motorcycle entrepreneur from Malawi, Africa, so we feel luck is with us when we sail into the Old Port and snag a Free Street parking spot (it’s a er 6 p.m.) directly opposite Sur Lie. is is a go-to ‘meet-you-at’ spot, dely and gracefully designed in warm earth tones. e mood and lighting are perfect to let our day unwind. What better place to eavesdrop in the Arts District? At the next table I hear a low voice: “I like the way you paint. And I like the way you look.” A

sure lie? Of course it elicits an appreciative chuckle. Sur Lie refers to the aging of wine, but lines like this never get old.

We start with Blood Sweat & Tears ($14) and a Last Dance in Oaxaca ($15). e rst is a sweet and peppery gin shrub in a lovely warm tone. e second is smoky, mysterious mezcal with spiced pear and amaro. Our visitor chooses one of our local heroes, Gaze Red Ale ($9).

We discuss the menu, which is a friendly

game in itself. We decide to forgo the four-course tasting menu at $75 a person because it comes with a whole-table requirement, and we long to sample from the full menu. More eavesdropping: “ ey actually had to remove the vampirism. It’s a truth. Look it up.”

Dreamy tapas oat to our table as soon as they’re made, so it’s surprise a er surprise.

e Fromage ($19) knocks me out when I mingle luscious blue cheese with fragrant honey and wonder, loving it now, if it might have scared me as a child. Does cheese gain more appeal from age? e Chicken Skewers ($18) earn wows with a memorable dollop of avocado mousse. Scallops ($14) mesmerize

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with mirror-image shells lled with delicious, warm, extremely thin scallop slices and fresh peas. Mentis oculo, the Snap Peas ($14) shuttle avor between Mexico and ailand.

e Lobster Popover ($26) with tarragon beurre monte is the largest and most dramatic presentation, like splitting a geode of

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mind-blowing avors. e wondrous Gulf of Maine Crab Dip ($24) with baked pimento, cream cheese, scallions, and cheddar travels with a thin-sliced baguette. But everything’s building up to Local Catch ($33), the so est, creamiest, most perfect-tasting cod I’ve ever had, paired with a savory olive tapenade. How could the cod be so great? According to NPR, “ e class of 2019 is already rebounding, already spawning a new generation.”

We’re not ready to leave yet, so we order dessert to linger. We’re already over the top, so where can the Chocolate Cremeux ($14) take us? Even higher. n

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Brickyard Hollow Brewing Company offers unique craft pizza delivery, pickup, and dine-in from our new waterfront location at 9 Commercial Street in Portland. Featuring a diverse menu and our own craft beer, we were established by Mainers with a passion for community involvement and great experiences. Visit us in Portland, Freeport, or at our original Yarmouth brewpub. brickyardhollow.com

Anthony’s Italian Kitchen 30 years of Old World recipes. Best meatballs in town. Milehigh lasagnas, fresh-filled cannoli pastries, 54 sandwiches, pizza. A timeless great family spot. Beer and wine. Free parking. 151 Middle St., Portland, AnthonysItalianKitchen.com, 774-8668.

J’s Oyster Premier seafood destination & locals’ favorite w/indoor & outdoor waterfront seating on a scenic Portland pier. Since 1977, classic favorites, friendly service. Named by Coastal Living one of “America’s Best Seafood Dives 2016.” 722-4828.

Bandaloop has moved into a restored 1700s barn on Route 1 in Arundel. Since 2004 we have offered locally sourced, globally inspired, organic cuisine. Our new home has plenty of space, parking, outdoor seating, takeout, and an event space in the loft. We continue to offer something for every palate—from vegans to carnivores and everything in between. bandalooprestaurant.com

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Hurricane Restuarant New England cuisine with an international twist. Lobster & blueberry pie! Local produce and seafood, full bar, award-winning wine list, in-house dessert chef. Sunday brunch. Live music Wednesday nights. Lunch and dinner seven days a week. Bar menu always available. Good restaurants come and go. Great restaurants get better and better. Reservations suggested. 29 Dock Square, Kennebunkport. 967-9111, hurricanrestaurant.com

The Corner Room features bright, wide-open space with towering ceilings complemented by handcrafted woodwork. Patrons can expect a warm, comfortable atmosphere, marked by the rich aromas of house-made pastas, pizzas, antipasti and artisanal breads. Come and enjoy the taste of Venice in the heart of Portland, ME! 879-4747, 110 Exchange Street. Visit thecornerroomkitchenandbar.com for more information.

Portland Lobster Company “Maine’s Best Lobster Roll,” lobster dinners, steamers, fried claims, chowder. Enjoy live music daily w/ ice-cold local beer or fine wine on our deck overlooking gorgeous Portland Harbor. 180 Commercial St., 775-2112, portlandlobstercompany.com.

Bruno’s Voted Portland’s Best Italian Restaurant by Market Surveys of America, Bruno’s offers a delicious variety of classic Italian, American, and seafood dishes–and they make all of their pasta inhouse. Great sandwiches, pizza, calzones, soups, chowders, and salads. Enjoy lunch or dinner in the dining room or the tavern. Casual dining at its

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Maria’s Ristorante Portland’s original classic Italian restaurant. Greg & Tony Napolitano prepare classics: Zuppa di Pesce, Eggplant Parmigiana, Grilled Veal Sausages, Veal Chop Milanese, homemade cavatelli pastas, Pistachio Gelato & Maine’s Best Meatballs. See our own sauce in local stores. $11.95-$22.95. Open at 5 Wed.-Sat. Catering always avail. 1335 Congress Street 772-9232, mariasrestaurant.com.

Flatbread Company Portland Tucked between two wharves with picturesque waterfront views. Family-friendly restaurant w/ signature pizzas, weekly carne & veggie specials. Made w/ local ingredients, baked in wood-fired, clay ovens. Everything’s homemade, organic, and nitrate-free. 24 local drafts & cocktails showcase all-local breweries & distilleries. 72 Commercial St., 772-8777, flatbreadcompany.com.

Established 1962 Profenno’s Pizzeria - Pub 856-0011 856-0033 Bar Takeout 3–5 PM HOURS Pizzeria Mon-Sat 11am–10pm Pub Mon-Sat 11am–1am 934 Main Street Westbrook, ME Minutes from Portland, but miles away. www.Dara.Kitchen • 207-829-4250 Famous for SEAFOODS Since 1927 Family Dining & Full Bar Pine Point Road, Scarborough • 883-6611 www.facebook.com/KensPlace1927 PLACE Open Late March to Late Fall SUMMERGUIDE 2023 199

High Dive

Inside the think tank at Room for Improvement.

harf Street is the place to be on a Saturday night. And your latest stop? Room for Improvement, Portland’s new elevated dive bar at 41 Wharf.

How do owners Arvid Brown and Nick Coffin describe their new endeavor?

“Hot dog restaurant. Fast, loose, wild.”

CREATIVE REWORKINGS

“We envision this place as an invigorating,

Wwelcoming, casual part of nightlife here in the Old Port,” say Brown and Coffin. “Our unique cocktail list is something we’re most excited about. We want this space to be exciting for the younger crowd but with the option for upperclass drinks as well as the occasional Jell-O shot. We’ve only been open a month, but we had the band Houndmouth in. They raged and asked us for all sorts of illicit things.”

IF WALLS COULD TALK

“Everyone wants to put us in a box and ask what we are. I mean, we’re kinda divey, but it’s more because the space has a ton of history, and we were really bootstrapping the decor.

A lot of the art is from friends. It’s all fun and eclectic and somehow came together.” Formerly the haunt of Rogues Gallery, “this space has been a landmark on Wharf Street for years. We want to honor the rock-and-roll vibe these walls held for over a decade.”

BOOGIE TOWN

What three songs would best describe your bar?

“Can’t Hardly Wait” by The Replacements, “Young Hearts Spark Fire” by the Japandroids, and “Kiss the Bottle” by Jawbreaker. Come on down for “creative reworkings of classic cocktails” and a Jawbreaker headbanger.

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Offering good food is one of the most important things a late-night bar can do. We want to be a place for happy hour as well as the place that comes to mind for late-night bites. It’s a bar by bartenders for bartenders (and everyone else in the industry).

“Our food is simple and delicious, including soft pretzels with dipping sauces, red snapper hot dogs, and tinned fish with crackers. We put a ton of time and effort into the menu and care a ton.” n

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The Lodge at Kennebunk is set on a quiet 8 acres of land, and has convenient highway access. It is also minutes away from shopping, dining, and beach options. Our facilities include a 40' outdoor heated pool, a conference room, a game room, a playground, picnic tables, and gas barbecue grills. Our amenities include extended cable television, air conditioning, phones, refrigerators, and microwaves in every room.

The Lodge at Kennebunk 207-985-9010 • Exit 25 off I-95 • 877-918-3701 www.lodgeatkennebunk.com Kennebunk’s Affordable Alternative • FREE Deluxe Continental Breakfast • FREE Wifi and Wired Internet • FREE Worldwide Calls • FREE Beach Passes • FREE 129 Channels Plus 14 Movie Channels • 20,000 FREE Movies on Demand • FREE Bike Rentals
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This delightful house is an 1812 overture at the opening of a magni cent cove.

Seventy-two Pepperrell

Road on Kittery Point wears its Chinese Chippendale belvedere (a.k.a. roof walk, widow’s walk, or captain’s walk) like a tiara.

Some say roof walks were built to look out for ships at sea. Others are sure they were built to put out res. Buckets of sand or water were at the ready up there so they could be poured down a smoking chimney.

In the 21st century, a captain’s walk is a great place to survey the top of the market.

FIRST IMPRESSIONS

Listed for $2.495M, this three-bedroom, fourbath home, white with snappy black shutters, hang over the surf on .11 acres directly facing ve islands and a lighthouse.

“ at’s Wood Island,” says listing agent Linda Briggs of Anne Erwin/Sotheby’s International Realty.

“Across the Piscataqua River is the New Castle Coast Guard Station,” near Strawbery Banke. “You can see New Hampshire from here!”

NEED TO BORROW A CUP OF SUGAR?

Since the early days of the merchant shipping industry, Kittery Point has been one of the most luxe enclaves in Maine. Within walking distance is the Lady Pepperrell House and Fort McClary State Historic Site (a few hundred feet away). ree houses up the road is the 17th-century waterfront estate that Daryl Hall

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(of Hall & Oates) sumptuously restored (see “Preservation Hall,” July/August 2007).

“ e neighbors have very deep pockets. Jonathan and Jim from Stonewall Kitchen were just in here before you, taking a look at this property,” Briggs says. “I sold Daryl Hall his house. Back then he had a TV show

about restoring landmarks [Daryl’s Restoration Overhaul on the Magnolia Channel]. He’s not so much into xing houses anymore. He’s moved on.”

VIEW TO A THRILL

At 72 Pepperrell, your backyard (beyond a

bright white fence protecting an exquisite triangle of golfcourse green grass) is a grand sweep of water with the city of Portsmouth on the other side. From here, you can see the Isles of Shoals Steamship Company ferries coming into port from Star Island (“ ere’s one of them, the omas Laighton”). Also in view is everything from freighters to nuclear submarines slipping in to have a little work done at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard

COZILY SPACIOUS

All the interiors are high-register cottage core, with charming touches. ere are two replaces, one traditional, one gas. Of course there’s a library (Atlantic Monthly editor and novelist William Dean Howells

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(1837–1920) lived a few blocks away, though, baby, he didn’t have this view!). Musical sunshine pours through the glassy rst oor; the former water-facing porch has been completely opened into the living spaces. You glide through the dining room with its wide-planked oors and into the kitchen.

e cottage decor continues with cobalt-blue counters accented by a deep hammered-copper sink and bright white cabinetry.

e foyer is accessed from a street-front portico with bull’s-eye glass panes (insert the clip-clop of horses passing by here).

Float up the Federal center staircase on a crescendo. e primary bedroom opens onto a pharaonic deck through a custom set of huge window doors in four sections so dreamy it makes you feel as though you’re on the prow of a cruise ship. Hello, Lovelies! e rest of the rooms on this oor are oor-to-ceiling Federal. Baths in this house are all en suite.

How could a place be more Cabot Cove than Cabot Cove?

Briggs points to a trendy, romantic ocean dining spot with a pier 200 feet upriver.

“ at’s Pepperrell Cove ere’s a bar (with crushed shells on the path, lobster rolls,” and espresso) where you can catch up with your neighbors.

at’s how. You don’t even have to cook.

Who could part with this paradise?

“ e seller is downsizing. She’s 88.”

“Where does she spend the rest of the year?”

“She lives here year-round.”

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And she’s obviously no wall ower. Far from being dated, most of the interior is crisply contemporary and ready for family fun right now. is is one sweet dwelling. e third- oor bedroom is the kind your grandchild would rush up into to disappear. From there, a pull-down staircase takes you to the very top. Up here, it’s like ying.

If your clan is the elegant sort who wants to seem like you’ve been up here forever, 72 Pepperrell Road’s kiss should de nitely be on your list. Already planning to join the yacht club here? Don’t get ahead of yourself. n Taxes for 2023 are $15,196.

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At low tide you own the tip of a peninsula. At high tide it becomes your own private tidal island. Rare & wonderful, almost 6 acres with 360’ water views. Two meticulously maintained 4-season homes. At the intersection of Casco & Quahog Bay Long Point Island, Harpswell, Maine 20 LONG
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Nestled into the countryside on the banks of the Kennebec River as it flows south to the Atlantic Ocean, Ames Farm is an idyllic and very private retreat set on 12.8± acres of open fields surrounded by over 100 acres of conserved land. With 675’± of frontage on the Kennebec River and a dock permit in place, the next owner can build their own private dock. The circa 1780’s homestead with separate guest quarters underwent a complete renovation in 1994 and enjoys sweeping views over the fields to the river. The farm’s substantial barn presents an opportunity for a variety of uses limited by only one’s imagination. This historic location has been farmed since the 1700’s, was crossed by Benedict Arnold in 1775 on his march to Quebec City and was the center of the ice trades in the 1800’s when pure Kennebec River ice was prized as far away as India. Ames Farm is located just north of Merry Meeting Bay, a confluence of 6 rivers, which features an abundance of wildlife.

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ORR’S ISLAND WATERFRONT SOLD

Welcome to the ''Blackgold Lodge'' situated on 2.24 acres on the beautiful rocky shores of Orr's Island, unobstructed views of Casco Bay. Contemporary, brick home, features 3 BR, 2 BA, with detached 2 car garage. Follow the walking bridge over your small freshwater pond to 230 feet of open ocean frontage. SOLD

$795,900

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Exceptional 3 BR 2.5 bath Ranch offers a private 3.82 acre lot in a setting of comparable homes. Deeded waterfront common area with tidal dock. Many improvements to the property including newer kitchen cabinets, Bosch dishwasher & granite countertops, upgraded bathrooms. Additional living space in the walk-out basement. $795,900

HARPSWELL WATERFRONT SOLD

This lovely, cedar-shingled contemporary features over 700' of protected water frontage on Card Cove with a deepwater dock and views of Quahog Bay & Casco Bay. House is carefully sited to capture water views from almost every room. Open concept kitchen, dining and living areas. VIEWS! SOLD

$99,000 HARPSWELL

This lovely 1.8 acre parcel is nestled off of Birchmere Road in Harpswell. Just minutes to Stover's Beach, local hiking trails and some of Harpswell's finest restaurants. Build your new year round home, and a private summer getaway. Septic design available. Part of a larger parcel. No mobile homes. $99,000

$2,300/WK

BAI LE Y I SLA N D RENTAL

"Joan's View" is a lovely cottage perfectly perched directly on the waters edge, just steps to Mackerel Cove Beach. Private oceanfront, with panoramic views of Harpswell Sound. Enjoy the amazing sunsets on the waterfront deck. First floor BR with queen size bed. Second BR is also on the first floor, with a twin size bed. $2,300 per week

$1,600/WK

BAILEY ISLAND RENTAL

"Shore Thing" is a true gem. A small and cozy cottage situated on a sloping lawn with a full view of Harpswell Sound. Watch the lobster boats, the Schooner "Alert", as well as the beautiful westerly sunsets from your very private, spacious deck. Cottage is 2 BR, one BA with knotty pine paneling and lots of windows. $1,600 per week

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Fall Line. 3 bd 2.5 baths. Fireplace. Wonderful location with in walking distance to new Bucksaw Express Chair being installed on West Mountain Road or to the Snubber Trail. Perfect for a family or would make an ideal rental. Nordic skiing and mountain biking trails can also be accessed from here. Very quiet setting. This unit has new furnishings and will be included with the sale.

$725.000

LOOKING FOR WATERFRONT? Here is one of our several waterfront listings. 4 bd 3 bath with ROW to water and near boat launch and public beach. $380,000.CSM has water front homes, camps and land in the beautiful western mtns of Maine. Spring Lake, Flagstaff Lake, Embden Pond and rivers and streams.

Beautiful western mountains of Maine. of fields and forest! Dead end road in Salem Township. Fish Hatchery Rd. Fireplace. 3 bed, 2 baths plus additional large sunroom. Garage and building/ workshop. Fruit trees and berry bushes. $395,000

Little River Way

New to the market in Kennebunkport, just under 2 miles to Goose Rocks Beach! Relax and unwind at this picture-perfect oasis. Located at the end of a private road sits this modern farmhouse with beautiful tidal views of marshlands and open ocean. Features a 'post and beam' style, this exquisite property offers an open floor plan, ideal for family gatherings and endless entertaining.

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RANGELEY PLT

Bemis Road, ATV/Snowmobile Right From This Building Lot! Level, Well Wooded 1.84 Acre Parcel Has Been Surveyed, Soils Tested, Power at the Road. Close to Oquossoc Amenities, Public Boat Ramps. $83,000

AZISCOHOS LAKE

SETTING on Southern End

Aziscohos Lake. 2BR Seasonal Camp, Off-Grid, Gas Lights/Appliances, Outhouse.

w/Dock, Seven Islands

“Your Real Estate Source for The Rangeley Region” FANTASTIC PENINSULA SETTING Sun Filled 3BR, 2.5BA Home Sited on 3.64 PRIVATE Acres with 1267' Frontage on Middle Sandy River Pond. Oversized 2-Car Garage, Sold Fully Furnished, Wildlife Galore. $839,000 BEAUTIFUL, REMOTE, PRISTINE! 3 Season 2BR Lakeside Gem with Knotty Pine Interior. Off Grid with Gas Lights/Appliances, Indoor Shower/Toilet. Lovely Setting with Elevated Lake/Mt & Sunset Views. $249,900 AZISCOHOS LAKE New to Market Building Parcel. Gradually Sloping 2.46 Wooded Acres with Potential Views. Located on Town Maintained Rd - Lot Has Been Surveyed, Soils Tested, Driveway Entrance In, Power Roadside. Country Living At Its Best! $79,000 WELD Successfully bringing buyers and sellers together since 2004 2012 Realtor of the Year Mountains Council of Realtors 2013, 2014 President Mountains Council of Realtors 2011-2014 MAR Board of Directors Million Dollar Views From This Hillside Lot in Desirable Rangeley West Subdivision! 1.8 Acre Parcel w/Direct Snowmobile Trail Access. Surveyed, Soils Tested. Minutes to Oquossoc Amenities, Rangeley, Saddleback. $114,900 RANGELEY SANDY RIVER PONDS Caryn Dreyfuss Broker (207) 233-8275 caryndreyfuss@morton-furbish. com 2478 Main Street • P.O. Box 1209 Rangeley, Maine 04970 www.realestateinrangeley.com “Your Real Estate Source for The Rangeley Region” Niboban Sporting Camps on Legendary Rangeley Lake! Cabin #4 End Unit Abutting the Woods, Fully Year-Round, Private Flag Stone Patio. Once You Arrive, You’ll Never Want To Leave! $279,900 GREAT HOME, GREAT LOCATION! Lodge Style 3BR Home with Light Filled Great Room, Professional Kitchen, Master Suite. Attached 4-Car Garage, Generator, ATV/Snowmobile from Your Door, All on 10 Acres. $425,000 Savor the Panoramic Rangeley Lake and Sunset Views From This Gently Used 4BR, 2BA Condo. Well-Appointed Tri-Level Unit w/Spacious Open Living Spaces, Easy Sled Trail Access, 1-Car Garage, Sold Furnished. $319,000 Neat as a Pin Ranch Style Home w/ 2BR, Comfortable Floor Plan, Covered Car Port, Metal Roof, On-Demand Generator. Roomy Farmers Porch, Quiet Country Setting, Close to No-Motors Quimby Pond. $239,000 Beautifully Crafted Log-Sided Chalet w/ 3-BR, Cook’s Kitchen, Open Floor Plan. Sited on 9 Private Acres w/Deeded Access to Pond Brook. Fish/Paddle the Magalloway River, Umbagog Lake, Sturtevant Pond. $282,500 Super Mountainside Rock Pond Condo is Ready for Your Immediate Enjoyment! Beautifully Appointed 3BR, 2BA Unit with Sun Filled Floor Plan, Mt./Saddleback Lake Views. Plus Rangeley Lake Resort Time Share Week Included. $329,000 RANGELEY LAKE RANGELEY PLANTATiON THE LOdGES MAGALLOWAY PLT SAddLEBAcK iS BAcK! RANGELEY HALEY CIRCLE - 1.99 Acre Building Parcel Offers Potential Mountain/Rangeley Lake Views. Surveyed, Soils Tested, Power at Street. Snowmobile Friendly Location Close to Town, Saddleback, 4-Season Recreation. $53,500 Million Dollar Views From This Hillside Lot in Desirable Rangeley West Subdivision! 1.8 Acre Parcel w/Direct Snowmobile Trail Access, Minutes to Oquossoc Amenities. Abutting Lot Also Available For Purchase. $115,000 for each SUPER SWEET on Quimby Pond! Seasonal 1BR Cottage Loaded w/North Woods Charm Offers Comfortable Living All on One Level! Fabulous Pond/Mt Views, Spacious Deck. Level Lawn to 100’ Frontage w/ Dock. Peaceful, Quiet Setting. $245,000 Wooded, Level 1 Acre Building Lot in Private/Quiet Setting. Nice Spot Ideally Located for 4-season Adventures, Saddleback Lake & Saddleback Mt. are Nearby. Snowmobile Friendly, Short Drive to Rangeley Amenities. $40,000 Tucked Away Off the Beaten Path and Yet Handy To Everything! Generous 7 Acre Wood Lot in Quiet Setting. Build Here and Be Minutes To Public Boat Ramps, Oquossoc Amenities. $62,000 Well Wooded 2+ Acre Parcel Offers Potential Views of Beaver Mt Lake! Several Possible Building Sites To Choose From. Located Directly Across the Street From Deeded Lake Access w/Small Boat Launch. $95,000 RANGELEY PLT RANGELEY SANdY RivER PLT OquOSSOc quiMBY PONd dALLAS PLT
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Mooselookmeguntic Lake

Waterfront with Private Island

VIEWS – 100 Proctor Rd - Shadow Pine, a one of a kind property with 48.32 acres, Saddleback Mtn Views, Rangeley Lake Views, 6 beds, 6 baths, 5+ car garages, addition 40 acres available for purchase! $1,495,000.

SPRING LAKE – Escape to nature and a wonderful waterfront property on a great remote body of water. Off grid w/generator, year round building, detached garage, Ice fish, hunt, enjoy all seasons! $495,000.

PINE GROVE LANE – Located close to the village with expansive southwest views of Rangeley Lake, 4 beds, 3.5 baths, very close to Saddleback Ski Area,

RANGELEY LAKE – 2582 Main St - Wonderful commercial business on Main Street w/ 105' on Rangeley Lake, Marina/ Convenience Store, 25+ Slips, Gas, Shop, Downtown Commercial Zoning, High Traffic Location, $965,000.

Welcome To THE LAKE HOUSE and BRAMBLE ISLAND on Bald Mountain Road. Very Unique and One Of A Kind Property. Enjoy A Very Private Location W/Southwest Exposure Sandy Beach and Permanent Dock. The Property Includes a 4 Bed, 4.5 Bath Contemporary Home on the mainland with a detached 2 Car Garage, custom Kitchen and fnished game room with Pool Table. The main house is fully generator backed up. BONUS: On a separate lot the listing includes your own Private Island just of shore Featuring a totally renovated 2 Bedroom Cottage with Electricity and Outdoor Shower! One of a kind cottage with unobstructed views of undeveloped shoreline on Mooselookmegunic Lake. Explore over 16,000 acres of water with wonderful salmon and native brook trout fshing. The Island has parking on the mainland and extra building lot across the street. All 3 lots total 3.63 acres and 315 feet of level shorefront. Call Today!

RANGELEY LAKE – Lakeside Marina & Convenience - Wonderful business opportuinty in downtown commercial zoning, convenience store, 25 boat slips, gas, boat rental business, great waterfront location! $965,000.

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277 Stephens Road – MOOSELOOK LAKE – West facing Sandy Beach frontage, 4 bed, 3 bath home w/attached 3 car heated garage and detached 3 car garage w/large bonus room! $850,000.

RANGELEY LAKE VIEWS – 21 Pine Grove - 4 Beds, 3.5 Baths, Fully Furnished, SW facing views w/LOTS of sun, Snowmobile and ATV from your doorstep, Detached 32x32 garage fully heated, a must see! $639,000.

PROCTOR ROAD – Gorgeous VIEWS overlooking Rangeley Lake and Saddleback Ski Area, wonderful estate property located just outside the Rangeley village, 48.32 Acres,4 bed,4.5 bath home w/ guest quarters. $1,495,000.

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snowmobile and ATV from your doorstep, heated garage! $639,000. 1322 Main Street – BEAVER MTN. LAKE – A park like setting, extremely private location, 3 beds, 2.5 baths, 596 feet of waterfront, attached garage, detached garage, potential Vista Lane – RANGELEY LAKE – A rare offering, the Buena Vista Estate on 567 feet of deep water frontage,53 private acres w/south facing exposure, total privacy, development potential. $2,650,000. 631 Bald Mtn. Road – MOOSELOOK LAKE 4 bed, 4.5 bath contemporary lakefront home w/beach, detached garage AND private island w/2 bedroom guest cottage, 3.56 Acres! $1,899,000.
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Aimee Danforth 207-890-3744

MLS #1547561 Over 8.5 acres of undeveloped land ready for your next adventure! Easy road access, great swimming and boat access. Only 15 mi. north of Caribou, 20 min to Long Lake. $499,900.

Earl Bowen 207-670-8837

MLS #1526567 41 acres of land. A large parcel which has been in tree growth since 1994. Build your home or camp and enjoy the peacefulness of no neighbors. Hike, hunt, ATV on your property. $230,000.

Wendy Dodge 207-212-9979

MLS #1532036 Imagine your Rangeley area home, built where you experience waterfront tranquility on 500 feet of Long Pond Stream from this 6.2 acre parcel. Close to skiing and hiking. $240,000.

Brent Quimby 207-670-8293

MLS #1551671 Here is a unique opportunity to own a large view lot with deeded access to Mooselookmeguntic Lake. Includes use of the boat launch at Bermis Landing. Day use of common sandy beach area. $175,000.

Aimee Danforth 207-890-3744

MLS #1547971 A rare oppotunity to own an iconic destination well known across The County! The Long Lake Sporting Club with a half century of family owned operation is being sold absolutely turn key! $2,500,000.

Ginny Nuttall 207-557-4139

MLS # 1556591 Meticulously maintained home on desirable Mingo Loop Rd. Quiet country living with all the amenities close by. 3 BR/2BA. Oversized attached garage with large living space above. $489,000.

Aimee Danforth 207-890-3744

MLS #1555706 Fabulous home, close to all of the area amenities and a short walk or drive to the Village of Oquossoc. 3 BR/IBA home. Wood burning stove, full kitchen. $289,000

NOYES REAL ESTATE AGENCY www.noyesrealty.com | info@noyesrealty.com (207) 864-9000 | 2388 Main Street, Rangeley, ME 04970 Maine Real Estate Specialists - Rangeley - Kennebunkport Earl Bowen, Virginia Nuttall, Aimee Danforth, Brent Quimby Chris Botka, Wendy Dodge, Jamie Mandell If you would like to Sell your home this year, please reach out. We’d love to be your Broker Maine Real Estate Specialists Rangeley - Kennebunkport Please visit our website www.NoyesRealty.com A truly different approach

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27 Hayford Lane | Belfast, Maine

This well maintained 4-bedroom Colonial offers plenty of space for entertaining, working from home or just relaxing. A gourmet chef’s kitchen awaits along with private back deck and screened porch. Sits back from the road and shielded by trees this also offers a sense of privacy but just a short distance to all local amenities either by car or foot. House has large, finished breezeway connector to 2 car garage. Plenty of space for work and play. $425,000

Your very own Quintessential Midcoast Maine experience on an island close to Wiscasset, “the prettiest village in Maine,” with beautiful westerly views of the Back River and enchanting sunsets. This recently completed “Arched Cabin” with wrap around deck perfect for those summer evening gatherings is less than an hour to Portland jetport, 25 minutes to Brunswick’s Amtrak station, 45 minutes to the Camden area and 25 minutes to the Boothbay peninsula.

Westport Island has it all!! A local potter, yoga studio, alpacas and a brewery with organic gardens not to mention the necessary lobster co-op and hiking trails on land preserves. Call Julie direct 207-208-9311. Price $399,900.

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Three bedroom, 2.5 bath home in Belfast on over 8 acres including expansive lawns, gardens, and paths that meander through wooded acreage. Recently surveyed, a second lot can be split of if desired. A large kitchen leads out to a back deck; living/dining area and a large den complete the comfortable first floor. Second floor master bedroom with walk-in closet and master bath; two other bedrooms share a full bath. Walk out basement could be easily converted to additional living space or home ofice. Two car garage has storage space above, automatic door openers, and accesses the home via a covered porch. New roof in 2021. 27 Hayford is conveniently located to all Belfast, Camden, and Rockland has to ofer. Closed for $495,000.

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We Take The Pain Out Of Choosing A Professional “One CAll brings A rOOfer nOT A sAlesmAn” 10-Year Workmanship guarantee fullY insured & free esTimATes Jobsite Cleanliness | no Hidden fees | no money down www.theroofdoc.com Call Or Text 207-772-2719 The Pain Out Of Choosing A Professional CAll brings A rOOfer nOT A sAlesmAn” 10-Year Workmanship guarantee fullY insured & free esTimATes Cleanliness | no Hidden fees | no money down www.theroofdoc.com Or Text 207-772-2719 We use satellite imaging to email written quotes. Text us an address with your email and we will send a written quote. Kevin Raye Broker / REALTOR® CALL/TEXT 207-214-7900 www.dueeast.com kevin@kevinraye.com Put Kevin s knowledge of Down East Maine to work for you! Call Kevin today! Down East Maine is a very special place, blessed with spectacular natural beauty, a proud history, abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation, arts and culture, and the kind of caring communities where people still pull together in good times and bad. Whether you are looking for property in Eastport, Calais, Lubec, or anywhere way Down East, Kevin can help you find just what you’re looking for! SOLD $182,000 SOLD $650,000 SOLD $432,500 SOLD $325,000 SOLD $140,000 SOLD $375,000 "I chose Kevin to be my realtor, because he has deep roots in Eastport and a rich array of friends and contacts. A winning combinaton, he sold my home the same day it went online! Kevin made the whole process easy, and actually, fun! Thank you Kevin!" R. Crimmins "As a frst tme homebuyer, Due East and Kevin Raye took all the stress and unknowns away, Kevin was always available and reliable to answer any questons I had. It made the buying process smooth and enjoyable. I would highly recommend Kevin Raye at Due East!" J. Brooks #1 Realtor for Eastport 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022! NEW ENGLAND HOMES & LIVING SUMMERGUIDE 2023 231
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Southern Maine Cottages

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Two Units: Detached ocean front cottages located directly on the beach. Private walkway through the dunes to 7 miles of sandy beaches! Built 1998, renovated 2013.

Unit A - Four bedroom, two bath, with large open frst foor Kitchen/Dining/Great Room facing the ocean. 1304 square ft. Wrap around deck on the frst foor and balcony on the second foor affords the best ocean views. Sold furnished, strong rental history. Listed at: $1,600,000

Unit B - Five bedroom, two bath, with large open frst foor Kitchen/Dining/Great Room facing the ocean. 1300 square ft. Large wrap around deck affords the best ocean views. Soid furnished with strong rental history. Listed at: $1,600,000

Units available separately at $1,600,000 each, or together for $2,772,000. Please contact Broker for estimated condo fees and real estate taxes.

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Portland West End Cottage 1BR, 1.5 BA $475,000 Gray Expansive Cape 4 BR 2BA $539,500 Portland New Construction Condo $835,000 2 Bed | 2 Bath www.218washington.com www.thgmaine.com (207)775-2121 John Hatcher • The Hatcher Group 6 Deering Street, Portland, Maine 04101 207-775-2121 • jhatcher@kw.com • www.thgmaine.com John Hatcher A House SOLD Name ® Portland New Construction Condo $545,000 1 Bed | 1 Bath www.218washington.com

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southwest views of Rangeley Lake, 4 beds, 3.5 baths, very close to Saddleback Ski Area, snowmobile and ATV from your doorstep, heated garage! $639,000.

business on Main Street w/ 105' on Rangeley Lake, Marina/ Convenience Store, 25+ Slips, Gas, Shop, Downtown Commercial Zoning, High Traffic Location, $965,000.

1858 Kennebago River Road

1858 Kennebago River Road, Stetsontown Township, Maine 04936

$1,750,000

wonderful waterfront property on a great remote body of water. Off grid w/generator, year round building, detached garage,

A rare offering, the Buena Vista Estate on 567 feet of deep water frontage,53 private acres w/south facing exposure, total privacy, development potential.

Lakeside Marina & Convenience - Wonderful business opportuinty in downtown commercial zoning, convenience store, 25 boat slips, gas, boat rental business, great waterfront

21 Pine Grove - 4 Beds, 3.5 Baths, Fully Furnished, SW facing views w/LOTS of sun, Snowmobile and ATV from your doorstep, Detached 32x32 garage fully heated, a must see! $639,000.

Sandy Beach frontage, 4 bed, 3 bath home w/attached 3 car heated garage and detached 3 car garage w/large bonus room! $850,000.

Gorgeous VIEWS overlooking Rangeley Lake and Saddleback Ski Area, wonderful estate property located just outside the Rangeley village, 48.32 Acres,4 bed,4.5 bath home guest quarters. $1,495,000.

The Lodge at Kennebago is the ultimate "camp" experience! This beautiful home on the shore of the Kennebago logans has outstanding views of West Kennebago Mountain and the Kennebago Mountain Range. Rustic Elegance at it's best! Set on 1.06 acres with 250' of beautiful frontage, the main lodge has 2 bedrooms, 2 freplaces, a grand main room, and a beautiful modern kitchen. A 2 bedroom guest house is connected by way of a large, long, enclosed porch. Also featuring a large 2 car garage with ample storage space above. Just 30 minutes to Rangeley. Located behind the main gate entrance to Kennebago. Call for details. MLS 1551894

4 bed, 4.5 bath contemporary lakefront home w/beach, detached garage AND private island w/2 bedroom guest cottage, 3.56 Acres! $1,899,000.

Rare opportunity to purchase an Oceanfront Estate in the quaint coastal community of Brooklin Maine. Brooklin is home to Wooden Boat School, numerous boat builders, artists, potters and writers including renowned author EB White. Architect designed by William McHenry and perfectly set on 14 amazingly landscaped acres which flow gently down to the expansive 840’ of deep-water frontage on Blue Hill Bay. Enjoy fabulous ocean views from nearly every room of the thoughtfully designed home offering serenity and privacy. Hosting guests is a pleasure around the seaside saltwater pool with an outdoor kitchen or walk the miles of sand/shell beach overlooking views to the mountains of Acadia. Exclusively offered at $4,000,000.

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Greg Hodgkins Realtor Welcome to Maine! Are you looking to buy or sell Maine real estate? Call Today! I’m looking forward to helping you with your real estate needs. (207)730-1205 Coldwell Banker Realty 163 Fore Street Suite B Portland, Maine 04101 Gregory.Hodgkins@nemoves.com Life and owning a home by the sea is very well understood... BY CRONKITE REALTY Ofces in the Greater Biddeford Pool region at: 125 Hills Beach Road | Biddeford, ME 04005 Of. 207-282-2299 Of. 207-967-0600 (txt messages welcomed) www.cronkiterealty.com We have sold over 30 homes just on the Hills Beach peninsula alone, plus the homes we have sold at Biddeford Pool, Mile Stretch, Fortunes Rocks, Granite Point, Kennebunkport and Kennebunk. Now it is time for you and we look forward to making your dreams come true. ...and we can help it come true for you! NEW ENGLAND HOMES & LIVING 238 PORTLAND MAGAZINE

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restaurant door and slipped inside.

I gave her some time and then entered. e air-conditioning was surprisingly cold.

Becca leaned back against the bar, watching me, her arms wrapped around herself. She said, “I didn’t tell anyone about the dreams.”

I told her that all I knew was her name and that she worked at the theater.

She said, “ is man is bothering me.”

e bartender turned around.

I said, “Does he tell you what he wants?”

She said, “ is is abuse.”

Sadness came over me. My voice was almost a whisper. I said, “Does he ask for Andrea?”

Becca punched my chest with both hands. I staggered back into a table. Wine glasses fell and shattered. e bartender came around the bar.

Becca yelled in my face, “You’re scaring me. I’ll get a protective order.”

“It’s not like that,” I said. “Don’t be afraid. He was a good person.”

“Who was?” she said. “What’re you talking about?”

“Harlan Ashton,” I said, “the man in your dream.”

Becca ran. I offered to pay the bartender for the broken glasses. He pushed me outside. I looked around for Becca, but she was gone. I had to think, decide what to do next, but for sure, Becca Salman was in it. n

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Sitting in the hallway outside the production office is no way to get it.

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Aer I’d been sitting on the oor in the a ernoon heat for more than three hours, the door nally opened and Becca Salman marched toward me. A batik-dyed dress rippled around her legs and nearly covered the gum soles of her skate shoes. She shook my hand and pulled me to my feet. Her shoulders glistened with perspiration. e front of my T-shirt was dark with sweat.

I introduced myself. She said she was on her way out and we’d talk as she walked. I grabbed my backpack and scrambled a er her down the stairs.

“Whatever you want,” she said, “sitting in the hallway outside the production o ce is no way to get it.”

I apologized and said it was important. I

asked if she knew Harlan Ashton.

She never heard of him. At the bottom of the stairs, Becca held the door to the street open for me and I stepped out into the exhaust of a passing bus. She cut behind me and strode up the incline toward Congress Street.

I tried to stay alongside her. I said, “Harlan saw a play you directed. He made plans to meet you before he disappeared two years ago.”

Her face tightened, but she didn’t slow down.

It came to me what I was going to do. I said, “I’m putting on a memorial service for him on Red Island.”

She stumbled to a stop, said, “Red Island? Why did you say that?”

“It’s where we grew up,” I said, “up north, nineteen miles o the coast.”

Our re ections faced each other in the window of a restaurant. Inside, tables were set with plates and wine glasses. A stout man stocked a bar.

Becca said, “It’s a real place.”

“Yes,” I said. “Did you dream about it?”

“I must’ve told someone,” she said. “I need you away from me.” She pulled open the

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She said, “I didn’t tell anyone about the dreams.”
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Charlene’s CoastalPr ties

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Former lobsterman pier ready for YOUR boating enjoyment!

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Discover what magic is all about

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A Federal Case

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High Dive

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A Sure Bet

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Red Hands

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Hiding in Maine. With Us.

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Spirit World

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Key to the New Biddeford

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Inhale, Exhale, Unwind

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Maine Made Crafts

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We Are So Happy Mom is Thriving.”

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Guitar Hero(ine)

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The Summer Playground of the Nation

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Streaming Maine

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Tales O.O.B.

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Night of 1,000 Loons

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MagicPassages

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Real Estate and Vacation Rentals

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MAINE BOAT& HOME SHOW

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OBSESSIONS

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Dark Harbor Village Islesboro

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ATTEAN LAKE LODGE

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