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his Summerguide 2017 issue of Portland Monthly is a labor not just of love, but True Love. We do this sort of thing on purpose. In a year as strange as this, it’s essential to bring you the real Maine, not the fake Maine. One of my favorite sudden mentions of Maine in the movies is in High Society, starring Grace Kelley (as Tracy) and Bing Crosby (as Dexter). SCENE: Dexter and Tracy have split up. Tracy is about to marry more responsible (but surely less romantic) George. Dexter shows up at the wedding, uninvited. Dexter steals a moment to give Tracy a present. We all catch our breaths as she tenderly unwraps an exquisite pond-boat model (just as you’re unwrapping this Summerguide). What is it? George, who’s all about business, wants to know. Tracy pauses just a little too long... TRACY: Oh, a wedding present. From Dext.
TIME TRAVEL THROUGH 300 YEARS OF HISTORY
It’s a model of the “True Love.” We sailed her up the coast of Maine and back the summer we were married. My, she was yare. GEORGE: Yare? What’s that? TRACY: It means, oh, easy to handle, quick to the helm. Fast, bright. Everything a boat should be. [She casts a withering glance at Dexter.] Until it develops dry rot.
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In another fun vein, High Society was a remake of The Philadelphia Story, starring Katharine Hepburn and Cary Grant, and was remade as a Broadway show that offered the breakout role to Maine’s own high flyer, Anna Kendrick. Mystical yare is what we’re always chasing with our stories at Portland Monthly. Usually we get there. Other times, we have to start bailing! Yes, some might joke that this over 300-page love letter to Maine is a bit beamy, but beamy can be yare. We’re hoping you see this Summerguide as the thrilling, trusty transport to dreams we’ve intended. This is the True Love we’re giving to our readers. Welcome to our “Authentic Maine.” Fair winds and following seas.
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It’s called “Let life flow.” A spirit put it in my pocket.
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area, not New Orleans. Zydeco came from Lafayette-Opelousas Area west of the Baton Rouge area, not New Orleans. Sorry, I don’t know much about the Maine style of music.
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n the movie ai the id eeps noodling around on the piano channeling parts o a lost song his ather rote. t becomes urple ain. ecause your dad as a serious per ormer there must be a song li e that that eeps you a a e at night. ell us about one o his songs that haunts you.
The name of the song is “Change My Way of Living.” My dad wrote it back in the ’60s, and I still do it today. n aine e have ndre yeth and his son amie. amie told us his dad ouldn t give him advice on painting to ma e sure he d ollo his o n stars. ith the blues as your canvas hat s the unniest thing your dad ever told you about music or the best advice
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e told me something about music, but it wasn’t funny. He told me not to play blues and try to learn the more updated music they were listening to when I was growing up, because I’d never be able to make a living at playing blues. “They take advantage of the blues players and don’t give them the credit they deserve.” He only told me that because of his experience. ell us about your irst trip to aine.
The first time I came to Maine was in the late 1980s. I played a wedding in Bangor for $5,000. It was the first time I ever made that much money for a gig in my life.
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My Broadway show was a love triangle. Two young guys sing and dance. We were close friends until Daisy came around. She’d always cause us to break our friendship. I play the guitar player and singer, Jim Western. t the end o B both guys get sic o aisy and al o . ave you ever hile playing had something happen that made you ust al o the stage midper ormance
Yes, I was performing at the New Orleans Jazz Festival, and a streak of lightning came down so hard it vibrated the stage–and we all walked off immediately. More like ran off. o you have a song you no you re going to play at the orth tlantic lues estival ust or us in aine
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I don’t carry around a set list. I feel the people and know immediately what I should play, but I’ll be doing songs from the new Bloodline CD that I was nominated for a Grammy for this year.
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Yeah, my guitar is named Bessie. My highest part when I’m performing is when I look out in the audience and everybody I see just has a great time. My lowest part is when I do songs like “You Got to Hurt Before You Heal” and I see everyone weeping. It also brings tears from my eyes. hats the uic est ay to tell a harmonica player is a ing it
Listen for a moment. ou re not a raid to eep a song slo and use silence as a musical instrument. s that something you ve had to learn
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Rangeley Health and Wellness & 99.9 The Wolf present
An Evening with Clint Black
Saturday July 29, 2017
Gates open at 4:00 pm for this outdoor benefit concert overlooking Rangeley Lake. Also Appearing: the Houston Bernard Band Tickets are available at ticketweb.com or by calling 207-864-4397 RHW Pavilion 25 Dallas Hill Rd. Rangeley, ME www.rangeleyhealthandwellness.com
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YOU WORK HARD IN YOUR COMMUNITY, SO COME OUT AND PLAY. oin AARP for free monthly coffee and on-tap social events They’re a great way to meet new people and find out what we’re doing in your community. The first beverage at each event is on us and friends are welcome. Brunswick Cookies and Coffee | ew Beet Market, 25 Burbank Ave, Brunswick. Third Wednesday of each month from AM - PM Portland Coffee | AARP Maine, 53 Baxter Blvd., Portland irst riday of each month from 3 - AM Portland On-Tap | RiRa, 2 ommercial treet, Portland Third Thursday of each month from 4 - 6 PM Get to know us at 207-776-6303, aarp.org/me or @aarpmaine 50 P
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Unleashed Keys described as “a cross bet een elton ohn he sings and lays the iano and robin williams his comedy is o the all ,” versatile im ersonator ’ ill have you in stitches at . august 26, 646 4777. By the ay, the real elton ohn ill be coming to Portland s cross insurance arena november 17.
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che michael gosselin o Le iston s fuel restaurant ill tan tali e diners ith traditional french are at g d S held at the maine Botanical gardens in Boothbay. tickets are bet een 75 and 90, uly 3, 633 8000.
Pink Floyd Down Under talk about the dark side o the barbie. the a P f S is coming to state theatre in Portland on uly 26, eaturing cover songs and a s ectacular laser sho . Kee your eyes eeled or the in atable ink kangaroo. 745 3000. 54 P
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C m a , olin arts center, 75 russell st., Le iston. Kate gilmore: in our way, un. 9 oct. 7, 786 6158 C m a , 1 Bath rd., Bruns ick. the ivory mirror: the art o mortality in renaissance euro e, through aug. 20. 725 3275 C m C a , 21 winter st., rockland. william wegman reel to real, un. 10 oct 22 screen: Po Killed culture, un. 13 se t. 18 ohn walker: from seal Point, un. 24 oct 29. C C m a 5600 may o er Hill dr., waterville. marsden Hartley s maine, through un. 18 marsden Hartley s maine uly 8 nov. 12. Brand ne terri c: ale Kat in the 1950s, through aug. 6 gra hic matters: george Bello s world war i, through se t. 3. 859 5600 C C 863 main st., westbrook. mary Brooking, udy schneider and caren marie michel: sky woods sea, through uly. 9252 9897 f a m 16 museum st., rockland. american treasures from the farns orth, through oct. 29 celebrating maine, a r. 5 oct. 29 andre wyeth at 100, through dec. 31. marguerite orach an art filled Li e, un. 17 an. 07. 596 6457 f f a do nto n Portland. isit local galleries, studios, and museums. ul. 7 g g 146 middle st., Portland. Henry isaacs uly 6 29. colin Page aug. 3 se t. 2 772 2693 m m m , 234 washington st., Bath. through these gates: maine shi yard Photogra hy 1858 2016, through se t. 24 see the Light: the Preservation o midcoast maine Light houses, may 27 oct. 22. 443 1416 P m a 7 congress s ., Portland. artist s choice: Photogra hs rom the udy glickman Lauder collection, through uly 9. 775 6148 a , 121 center st. everclear, un. 08 reverend Horton Heat, un. 10 ratt, un. 15 afi, un. 22 three dog night, un. 24 ultimate aldean e erience, un. 25 Blackberry smoke, un.30 iggy marley, ul. 7. 772 8274 h m f 29 mount desert st. ani nah Burnett, clara cho ning, uly 2, 9 Brass enture, uly 5 christo her ohnson, uly 7, 13 “ne com osers” forum, uly 11 allison Kiger, flutist friends, uly 12, 15 antonio galera Lo e , uly 18 claudia shaer, ma Li chit , uly 20 o era theatre, uly 21 aney choi, enni er de ore, ihea Hong Park, uly 22 a night, uly 23 acadia outdoor concert, uly 26 Bob noonan memorial concert, uly 28 festival gala, uly 30. 212 222 1026 t h h , 86 to nsend ave., Boothbay. sharon shannon, uly 6 oan osborne, uly 8 alasdair fraser natalie Haas, uly 13 ienna Piano trio, uly 14 the subdudes, uly 15 guy davis, uly 19 girls, guns glory, uly 20 im messina, uly 22 Kevin Kiley friends, uly 27 stee canyon rangers, uly 28 cherish the Ladies, uly 29. 633 5159 , 650 congress st. irish sessions, every wednesday. the Library Band, un. 16 sass uatch, un. 23. 774 4111. C u S L ’ C l, state st.
Brush w/ Brash the i C a at meCa seduces ith 50 knockout modern aintings that challenge traditional genres. the sho is ree, but leave your resum tions about art at the door. don t miss o ening night, uly 20. 699 5025. ana e iuli ii il n an as ''
What Does a Moxie Drinker Look Like? find out or yoursel by attending m d f . Lisbon falls ill celebrate the 35th annual mo ie festival ith a a rade, re orks, car sho , reci e contest, and chugging challenge: “not or the aint o heart or eso hagus,” uly 7 9. 353 3000.
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the m g invites you to celebrate summer ith unlimited sam les o stunning lo cal beers in maine on t P . this S S f on July 2 includes bre ing classes and a battle o the beers. tickets are 20 105. Proceeds go to the maine Bre ers guild, su orting the cra t beer industry. on august 5, catch a S in concert at thom son s Point even i you ve already seen them on d i i .
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Covers Camp (June 19 - 23) Jr Rock Camp (June 26 - July 7) Songwriting & Recording (July 17 - 21) Ultimate Rock Camp (July 24 - Aug 4) Girls Rock Camp (Aug 7 - 11) Jr Rock Camp (Aug 14 - 25) Covers Camp (Aug 28 - Sept 1)
125 Presumpscot St, Portland Ages 11 & Up Jr. Rock Camps Ages 8-11
For more information or to register go to www.maineacademyofmodernmusic.org/camps or call 207.899.3433
Presents
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a celebration o ukuleles and great music, ul. 29. d ’ P 1 railroad st., Bangor. ack ohnson, un. 7 nickelback ith daughtry, ul. 7 rod ste art ith cyndi Lau er, ul. 14 sam Hunt, ul. 21 rise above fest, ul. 22. 358 9327 e , 575 congress st. Loc dab feel good music tour, ul. 1. 747 5063 ortlandem ire.com ’ , 92 Bournes Ln., ogun uit. ames montgomery Band, un. 30 onathan ed ards, ul. 2 arlo guthrie, aug. 2 immy Keys, aug. 26. 646 4526 m a m m 125 Pre sum scot st. unior rock cam , un. 26 ul. 7 aug. 14 25 song riting and recording cam , ul. 10 21 ultimate rock cam , ul. 24 aug. 4. 899 3433 m a , 20 myrtle st. rodrigue , un. 25 david Blaine Live, un. 30. 842 0800 m S P P . slightly stoo id, ul. 2 Billy currington, ul. 7 311, ul. 8 Primus ith clutch, ul. 25 Pat Benatar neil giraldo, ul. 26. 358 9327 L S 181 state st. the Portland a orchestra, un. 15 the eremi ahs, un. 20 dan mills and ason anick trio, un. 22 B Barham o american a uarium, un. 25 cadence, ul. 08 dave carroll, ul. 18. 761 1757 P C m h , 504 congress st. s ose, un. 23 Lucero, un. 25 missio, un. 29 the mallett Brothers Band, un. 30 da n, ul. 19 avier rudd, ul. 22 drive By truckers, ul. 27 donavon frankenreiter, aug. 11. 956 6000 P h m e 57 tem le st. damn gina and the red eye flight cre summer residency, every mon. un. se t. the maine dead Pro ect summer residency, every wed. un. se t. thommy Kane, ul. 21. Live music mon. through sat. 805 0134 P L C 180 commercial st. i nyl ta , une 10, 23 andre Bailie friends, une 11, 17 oint chie s, une 15, 21, 30 ryan Halliburten the still the grum s une 20, 27. 775 2112 S t , 609 congress st. Pride Port land e uality maine s Pride night dance Party, un. 17 Kasey chambers, ul. 10 robert earl Keen, ul. 17 Phantogram, tycho, Heathered Pearls, ul. 26. 956 6000 S L a C 76 congress st, Portland. Bob dylan s 75th: a Birthday tribute sho Per ormance by magic 8 Ball, un. 25. 775 5568. S m a C , 695 dug way rd. richard thom son solo acoustic, un. 20 ellis Paul, un. 30 onathan ed ards ul. 3 the Press gang, ul. 21 slaid cleaves, ul. 29th. 935 7292 t 1 2C t , 35 cottage st., Bar Harbor. chris ross the north, un. 2 Lori mcKenna, ul. 14 288 0829 t ’ P Portland. the shins, un.
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16 fleet fo es, ul. 27 glass animals, aug. 3 alabama shakes, aug. 5. C t n 516 con gress st. Portland Playback theater, the rst friday o every month. 775 2900 ctn5.org t 1 2C t 35 cottage st., Bar Harbor. ian Harvie and Kenneth neels, un. 24 288 0829 L , 36 market st. Laugh shack comedy every thursday. L S 181 state st. Bob marley, un. 10. 761 1757 S a 98 main st., madison. maine event comedy, ul. 14. 696 5800 S t , 609 congress st. tim and eric: 10th anniversary a esome, ul. 11. tour, 956 6000 S m a C 695 dug way rd., Bro n ield. Bob marley, ul 27th. 935 7292 S
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Three daYs oF rain
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The Learned Ladies
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by Lolita Chakrabarti directed by Jennifer Nelson
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road s uare, waterville. the 20th anniversary celebration, eaturing s ecial guests, a ards, and orld remiers, ul. 14 23. 861 8138 S d ound op Farm, 3 round to Lane, damariscotta. a reading and discussion o o n in ion in in wi din in ood , uly 28. 350 6823 L g m h S , 489 congress st. first friday fiction ith author morgan callan rogers, uly 7. P a , 273 congress st. chris tina Baker Kline ill give a reading rom i o o d, uly 13. 536 4778 y h S , 118 east elm street, armouth. as art o the 2017 Lecture series, colin w. sargent ill read rom and lead discussion on Bo on o, aug. 17. 846 6259 y h a , 4 Pine grove Lane, ork. a reading and discussion o Bo on o ith colin w. sargent, se t. 21. P L , 34 river road, Bu ton. a reading and discussion o Bo on o ith colin w. sargent se t. 28. 727 5898. a
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As Maine goes, so goes the universe. Haunted by those unnerving old movies chilled by Leon Theremin’s woooo wooow oooooo music, created by his instrument of the same last name? Twenty years after Portland Conservatory of Music dared to host the opening ceremonies for the first-ever International Theremin Festival in 1997 (attended by Dr. Bob Moog, of Moog Synthesizer fame), there are still good vibrations–the world over. Copycat celebrations include St. Petersburgh, Russia (2011) and Lippstadt, Germany (2012). By the way, as CBS News reports, the theramin “just might be world’s strangest, spookiest musical instrument. You can see it…you can hear it…but you can’t touch a Theremin. “It’s like you’re finger painting in space,” says [NYC’s] Rob Schwimmer. “Playing Theremin is like having sex with ghosts.”
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Death Spiral imagine an island haunted by the shade o a lighthouse kee er s i e ho as locked inside the to er, her screams unheard until she died. the ne o era o o , com osed by Kristin Kuster ith libretto by megan Levad, sounds un, but sadly, it s set in the “other” Pres ue isle an island on Lake Huron in northern michigan. okay, maybe our Pres ue isle doesn t have a light house because it isn t really an island . But, hey, e ve got lenty o ghosts, and lenty o other lighthouses. o o
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nterested in something a little different? Dare to feel a little uneasy? OK, Portland. Let’s do this: “Willkommen! Bienvenue! Welcome! Im cabaret. Au cabaret. To cabaret!” The Forest City’s irrepressible new Voulez-Vous Burlesque troupe is doing for Maine what Le Chat Noir did for Paris in 1882 and Christopher Isherwood’s fictional Kit Kat Club did for 1930s Berlin. Geno’s Rock Club isn’t my typical Friday haunt, but after a week of nine-tofive routines, I need to add a little more spark to my night. Like Sally Bowles, I’m craving the “strange and extraordinary.” The evening’s entertainment, presented by Voulez-Vous Burlesque, is playfully entitled The I F*cking Love Food Show. With a name summerguide 2017 75
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P audience seems particularly responsive to the artist’s use of whipped cream during this performance. No matter what your level of prudishness, the good-natured atmosphere of the show makes it hard not to find yourself laughing and cheering along while sparkles and breasts go flying across the stage. During the second act of the evening, we’re introduced to the star of the show, producer/director Sundae Morning. Her routine involves tempting three unsuspecting volunteers from the audience to eat ice-cream sundaes with their hands tied behind their backs. Ms. Morning cackles as three men take the stage. With little else than a glittering maraschino cherry topping her head in the way of clothing and a mouth full of Bette Midler-esque lines, she captures our attention even as three grown men wolf down ice-cream hands-free in front of us. My cheeks hurt from laughing by the time she leaves the stage. It’s clear to me I must meet the woman behind the pasties.
taSty deLight hristina Mosher, a.k.a. Sundae Morning, grew up in Lyman, Maine. At 21, she attended her first drag show. “Look, my brother says ‘hoss’ instead of house and drives a lifted truck, if that tells you anything,” she says of her upbringing. After performing in shows doing “faux drag” (a female performance that adopts the style of male drag queens), Mosher eventually began performing at the now-closed Studio 55, directing a weekly drag performance. Since Studio 55’s closure in October 2016, Voulez-Vous Burlesque, Mosher’s 13-member troupe, still puts on two cabaret performances per month. Each show, written and choreographed by Mosher herself, takes about three weeks to produce, including the design and creation of costumes. Who knew a bucket of rhinestones costs $15? But it’s all worth it in the end, says Mosher, who notes that her confidence on stage has sometimes surprised audience members. “I’ve had women tell me that they wish
rt La n d a f t er da r they could do what I do, but just aren’t comfortable. I think to myself, ‘Why is it radical for a size-14 woman to be comfortable showing her body?’” Many of Voulez-Vous’ performances poke fun at popular culture and current events–as any good cabaret act should. The troupe’s Inauguration Day show at Geno’s a few months ago took audience members by surprise. Mosher recalls a few men being a bit taken aback at just how much fun the troupe had with Mr. President. “At the end of the day, you’re going to offend somebody,” she says with a cheeky wink. “There’s a time and place for everything.” This summer you can catch several cabaret performances by Voulez-Vous in Portland, including I F*cking Love Food Part Two at Portland House of Music and Events on June 15 and When You Wish Upon a Bra, a Disney-themed performance in August. If you’re still not sure you can handle a night out with VoulezVous, ask yourself, “What good is sitting alone in your room?” ■
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lie Petri, whom she married in 1997 (they are currently separated) and their daughter, Marchesa, who was born in 2004. Because I’m blind and hard of hearing, the details of my surroundings are ab-
sent until Marchesa introduces me to her dog and then begins describing the yard in vivid detail–giving special mention to her trampoline–granting me a cool sense of sight. This and the positive energy felt from around the table ease my preinterview anxieties, born from the fact that my knowledge of food is limited and how my lack of sight can make me feel awkward. Fortunately all present extend themselves, quickly establishing a comfortable rapport with me as we embark on Lynch’s stories of her career, Camden, and cooking for the Kennedys. the maine C nneCti n aine has played a role in Lynch’s life throughout her starry professional career. When I ask her about her connection to the state, Camden crops up first. “I’m doing a dinner at
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the Camden [Harbour] Inn in the fall. I was supposed to do one in June, but it conflicted with an event held by another restaurant up in Rockport called Nina June.” Nina June is one of three restaurants owned by Sara Jenkins, a close friend of Lynch’s who joined Lynch on her first trip to Tuscany. “I went for two weeks with Sara to her parents’ holiday home. I went back a month later and cooked for her wedding,” Lynch says. With Nina June being Jenkins’s first restaurant in Maine (her two others are in New York City: Porsena and Porchetta), Lynch told me she didn’t want to infringe on Jenkins’s event. “So we decided to just do Camden in the fall,” she says.
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roll up my sleeves and touch the crustacean resting on the plate in front of me. I need my fingers to learn its various parts. Navigating the lobster, I work to pull the tail apart from the body. I try not to yank too hard, for fear I’ll send the rest of it flying across the room and onto someone else’s table–a classic scene for sure, but not what I’m aiming for.
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ster–and it’s certainly the easiest to get to. But without sight–relying totally on taste, texture, and the tactile experience–I find the claws and limbs more delectable, making all that work and exploration worthwhile. Next time, I’ll ask Barbara Lynch to recommend a Maine lobster tour. After all, she says Maine has the best lobster around. I just hope they’re the easiest to take apart, too! riter ina ivingstone ho is blind and hard o hearing covers a ide range o topics in her or hich includes columns ilm and public spea ing. o learn more visit her ebsite estination irth or contact her at nina destinationmirth.com.
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h uSe iSLand m aCreage 1 ooking for front-row tickets to the show? The northeastern half of House Island, with nearly 4,000 feet of shorefront and sparkling views of Portland’s skyline, tops the summer market. Like a beckoning finger, the enclave’s new long pier draws you in from Casco Bay. This is the part of House Island once known as the ‘Ellis Island of the North,’ where hopeful immigrants from Europe and the Mediterranean were processed from 1907 to 1937. Three years ago, when Vincent “Cap” Mona bought this vast parcel, the ghostly imprint of the Immigration Center was still here, despite generations of neglect and the presence of a strangling invasive plant, Black Swallow wort, that was “killing everything in sight.” Lovely in its ruins, the old Doctor’s Cottage still watched
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from the top of its hill. Near the water’s edge, the weatherbeaten wreck of the former Immigration Intake Station seemed a total loss, exploding with decay. Who is this Don Quixote who would tackle such a challenge, fully restoring this lost kingdom while never tilting at windmills but instead harnessing solar power? Once triumphant, why would he ever relinquish this dream?
had already set. In the darkness, I wasn’t able to see far into the island. Later on, I’d realize it was so overgrown with invasive vines it would take quite a lot more effort, inspiration, and money to bring it up to the level where it should be. My next thought was, this isn’t Florida; it’s not New York or Connecticut. Maybe I could afford this island! i
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The very first time I felt it was coming back from a dinner with our friends in his boat. It was a gorgeous fall night. The weather could not have been better. I was on Cloud Nine, breathing in the sweet, crisp air of Casco Bay, and my friend mentioned this island was for sale. The first thing that came to my mind was how gorgeous the surroundings were in close proximity to Portland Harbor. The sun 92 P
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When the realtor took us to the island, we were in awe of the potential this property could hold in the future. But it was a mess. The ever-growing and deadly invasive Black Swallow wort had killed a vast amount of native vegetation and trees. There were three 1907-era buildings. When we walked into each building, it was almost overwhelming–the degree of neglect, the water damage from roof and wall leakage. But being in the construction industry for many de-
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Because House Island is hidden in plain sight in Casco Bay, it’s likely only a few lobsterboat crews would have heard the hammers ringing while you were making repairs. Has word gotten out about the improvements?
It was an unbelievable experience with fantastic results. I hate even to put it on the market, but I realize I’m a contractor. I did my part. The new owner has got to be a hospitality expert with experience in events for corporate and families as well as continuing [to develop and host] our very upscale weddings. Our first high-end wedding included a massive fireworks display and fabulously catered meals. Our first high-end corporate event was for Mercedes-Benz International last September, showcasing the new models. There’s some fast company. How did you pull that off?
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A local TV reporter pulled me aside on the island. He said, “I can’t believe that [during one of the worst winters] you took three dilapidated old structures from 1907, took them down to the bare bones, and rebuilt these three skeletons into these gorgeous houses.” We’d also built a brand-new caretaker’s cottage. All of the properties are solar powered with backup generators, new wells, new septic fields, and all new plumbing lines. Our brand-new dock is 375 feet long. It cost almost $450,000. he sales port olio or your hal o ouse sland suggests that s uare eet o the larger immigration building is grand athered as a commercial location or a possible island bouti ue hotel in the uture. id you sense this rom the beginning
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In the beginning, we felt solar would be the best bet because the power company wanted over $500,000 to bring in power. But
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Some people I knew warned me that the cost of transportation was going to be unbelievable. They were correct! Looking back, we spent almost $1 million in transporting lumber and products, equipment, tools, concrete, vehicles, sand, gravel, mulch–even the trailers and RVs and the food required to house and feed a small army of workers each day. uring exploration and excavation hat did you ind
We found a graveyard where a British sailor is buried. We also found a keg made by Watney Combe Reid & Co. Ltd., of London that dates to the 1800s. [We traced the company records in] the national archives. Some liquid was still in the keg.
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to divide his wealth between his two sons. Each would be given his own island–all they had to do was head to Maine and pick out their favorite. We don’t know which island the goofy brother stumbled onto, but the smart one fell in love with this small island in the corner of Nicatous Lake. Current seller Phil Brown bought this forested jewel to escape the press of modernity. The problem was, did he dare to give it a new name? Surrounding Brown Island
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wharves (built for loading the stones) survive to this day. Among the spruce woods and heirloom apple trees are several new building sites, meaning the next chapter in this island’s history is still to be written. Taxes: $1,914. hite iSLand 1 7 000 aCreage 1 Sailing enthusiasts, set your course for White Island. “We’re surrounded by a lot of very interesting boats,” current owner Bill Boyd says. And they’re drawn here for a reason. Brooklin’s Wooden Boat School and the renowned Brooklin Boat Yard sit just a short ride across Eggemoggin Reach, a stretch of water that the summerguide 2017 103
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of summer cools with snow and ice. Steel rungs hammered into the rock wall lead you down through the narrow chasm and into the darkness. The rungs have an icy bite as you grab them and lower yourself into the caves, the temperature dropping with each step of the descent. Out of the sunlight and away from the sounds of the forest, time stands still. At first glance, you
may expect to discover Gollum crouched in a dark crevice. But the sweep of a flashlight reveals the cave’s hidden beauty. A wash of ice across the rock glints and shimmers as long stalactites of ice taper from the ceiling. If you don’t suffer from claustrophobia, you can scramble across the icy rocks to explore the smaller caves branching off from the main cave. Do not attempt this alone. ■
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into another deep trench. Countercurrents rushing through Friar Roads to the south and from the St. Croix River to the north contribute to the general confusion. The organization Artsipelago (“One Bay, Two Countries”) says the whirlpool “can be seen from the end of Clark Street, Eastport.” Godfrey recommends “Deer Island Point Park Campground” as the best spot to watch from. Peak viewing time is two hours to high tide. For a glimpse of the sea hog at her most cantankerous, spring tides (which occur twice a month with the full and new moons) and stormy weather are the times to watch. The rush of water “produces a huge area of chaos,” including a vortex,
gaping holes, and even shoots of water up to 15 feet. “Old Sow has claimed 11 lives to date that we know of,” says Godfrey. “The arrival of motorized engines has dramatically decreased the danger. The most recent death that may be attributed to Old Sow happened in the 1990s. The body of a student from St. Andrews University in New Brunswick washed up on Carlow Island. There’s no way of knowing for sure if Old Sow was to blame, but it certainly could have caused his boat to tip.” Recent inductees into the Survivors Association have tall tales to tell. “Most recently, a fellow from Calais was observing the whirlpool with his sister and wife in their motor vessel when they found themselves getting dragged in,” Godfrey says. “A circling weir stake caught in the propeller and stopped the engine. He said the stern was at a 15-degree angle to the water. His wife and sister had to dangle him over the boat to unlodge the propeller.” It’s not just the vortex you have to watch out for. “A friend of mine recalled sailing his dory from Deer Island and dropping into a hole in the water that was lower than the top of his 12-foot mast,” Godfrey recalls. Old Sow’s powers have decreased in the past century as a result of the aborted Passamaquoddy Tidal Project of the 1930s that saw three hydro-dam causeways constructed between Eastport and Carlow Island. The dams reduced the tidal flow, thereby taking some of the spite out of Old Sow’s surges. She’s still deadly, though: a glimpse of her vortex can conjure the harrowing last minutes of Drag Me To Hell when the perky blonde protagonist is spun mercilessly into the netherworld. ■
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of Gluskap, creator of the Earth? Whatever your choice of spirits, the aspect of the supernatural is strong. In a piece for Sierra Magazine, Jason Mark points to Robert Moor’s book On Trails for an elevated example of the sublime as well as the tension that existed between Penobscot guides and the rusticating explorers who employed them. “In 1846, Henry David Thoreau made a failed bid to climb Mount Katahdin, the highest peak in the state of Maine. He and two companions
made their way to its base by canoe, guided by an old Indian man named Louis Neptune, who advised Thoreau to leave a bottle of rum on top of the mountain to appease the mountain spirit.” Thoreau and his party “got lost in the fog and never made it to the summit,” according to Moor. Time has erased the trifling detail of who ended up with the the rum. But Moor notes that while descening, alarmed by the savage majesty of the
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arry Dana grew up on the Penobscot River and currently works to teach Wabanaki culture to native youth to preserve the traditions of his people. We talk to the tribal leader about the spiritual significance of the mountain for the Penobscots.
entire area that makes up the mountain, from the top down to as far down as the blueberry ledges, including all the designated campgrounds.
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Yes, I’ve been to the top of Katahdin. I’ve climbed it in search of enlightenment, guided by my intuition. Indigenous cultures all over the globe look to the mountains for spiritual insight. Too many explorers and climbers confuse this inner voice of mountaintop connection with a need to “conquer” the mountain. I think this to be unfortunate because, should they not reach the peak, they feel as though they have failed. Too much ego robs one of spiritual happiness.
I first visited Mt. Katahdin as a freshman in high school on a class trip. I was blown away with what I saw and have returned every year to maintain that connection. Why would I agree to give, convey, or teach about that which is sacred to me and my people, the Wabanaki? Because if I don’t, it will be even more likely that people will continue to disrespect the mountain. When I say mountain, it’s not just the top but the
hat are your personal eelings about the top o atahdin ave you ever been there
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Barr ana ith his daughter aulian ana ith. his is taken at atahdin trea a pgr und. We d ust ust nished ur annual ere nial run t the untain. aulian did a rela run ith her hus and ean r Indian Island. I hiked iles r ns n t atahdin. We nished at al st the e a t sa e ti e. aulian has ade this annual ere nial urne t atahdin her entire li e.
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Why do we natives say not to go there? Think about who we say it to: white people who need to conquer a sacred place. That does not lead to good karma. For my tribe, we see Katahdin as the place of our birth, where life began. It can’t get any more special than that. We still live within its shadow and honor our birth by returning to the mountain. We go to the top if need be for spiritual enlightenment and ceremony, some simply for the pleasure that comes from looking out across so many hundreds of miles. It’s medicine for the soul. But we recognize that it is a mountain with an angry mood at times. It has its own weather– storms that can pop up without warning. 128 P
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The old stories about not going to the top of Katahdin were more of a caution. Be mindful of why you feel the need to be there. Keep an eye on the weather. hat exact place in aine is most authentic to you and hy there s such a thing as a cradle o authenticity in aine here and hat ould that be
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ter State Park, nor do I view my homeland as “Maine.” So when asked, I can’t say what or where is “authentic.” Maine is not a place unto itself. This area that includes the ocean, rivers, lakes, and mountains is all one living ecosystem dependant upon the whole in order to thrive. It’s one living organism. We call it Wabanakigok: Land of the Rising Sun. ■
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We’ll never truly know why Louis Neptune told Thoreau what he did, but I see it as a word of caution. And a bottle of alcohol as an offering? I have no idea! That makes no sense and is definitely not in keeping with true native religious thinking. But Penobscots are really good at playing tricks and pulling your leg…
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ers alike (who know to visit such places only during winter months), drive instead to The Lobster Shack at Two Lights Park or to Red’s Eats in Wiscasset. Both draw sizable crowds, but counter service ensures you’ll be rewarded quickly with a fluffy white roll that’s perfectly toasted and laden with tender, fresh lobster meat. At The Lobster Shack, you won’t regret indulging in an extra basket of fried whole-belly clams to munch as you watch the surf roll onto the granite shelf of shoreline beyond the picsummerguide 2017 141
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this place opened. We even play the same music! A lot of the restaurants around here have moved away from the classic Maine fare. They’ve started doing something fancier, more exotic. Mabel’s has stuck with the same menu for the past 70 years: steamers, clams, lobster–the classics. We’ve been smart enough or fortunate enough that it’s worked! It’s what people want.” Barnacle Billy’s is a summer staple for tourists, locals, and a blur of celebrities. Billy’s son Tim tells us that over 50 famous faces have graced the Ogunquit institution for a bite of its lobster roll, including Tom Brady and Christian Bale. Want to be master of your own kitchen? Bayley’s Lobster Pound in Scarborough has been selling the freshest seafood for 102 years. The seafront store is still owned and operated by the Bayley family. “We’ve sold over 30 million pounds of lobster in our time!” Talk about a family leg-
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One bright, blustery morning, our team of students, scientists, and crew departs Portland Harbor and crosses Hussey Sound, passing far beyond the waters where the day-sailing tours travel. Most of the students have never set foot on a sailboat deck
before. Today we begin a two-week journey to the shores of Vinalhaven. Captain Sean Canniff scans the sea, the deck, the sails, the passengers, the horizon. “Ready about!” he shouts. “Ready about!” crewmember Lindsay shouts back. “Helm’s a-lee,” Capt. Canniff calls, turning the wheel. Sails deflate as the bow of the black-hulled beauty crosses the wind. With a thunderous pop, the boom swings over to starboard and everyone shifts to a stable position as the port gunwale is lifted high above the water. With the islands behind us, we head eastward into the vast ocean for our first research stop. Cruising north along the coast, Capt. Canniff glances at the Garmin plotter. summerguide 2017 161
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The students are directly in touch with the most precious foundation of the ocean’s food chain, pulled up with their own hands. Meanwhile, Capt. Canniff watches the wind and currents, his attention never wavering. Occasionally he becomes more animated as the sea and sky reveal their secrets. Clouds are gathering. After a while, the students tuck away the equipment and hunker down to scribble in their notebooks, focused on their findings. The wind intensifies and sprays seawater onto the whiteboard, the field notebooks, and everything in between. The sky darkens as Bagheera heads into a growing wind. Students pull wrists further into raincoat sleeves and hoods further over faces. Sheets of rain pelt down from an iron sky. Those on the starboard side brace for a downward plunge, and silver-green sea water pours over the starboard gunwale. Jess and Olivia scream in unison, then explode
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and Federal Streets marks the site of the Quaker Friends Meeting House, where in 1847 Charlotte Thomas, a local abolitionist, witnessed a pro-slavery mob smash the windows and throw rotten eggs inside the building to disrupt anti-slavery speeches by Douglass, William Lloyd Garrison, and Charles Lenox Remond. Douglass rose to prominence in the antislavery movement following the 1845 publication of his Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave. “He often wrote to leaders ahead of pending visits to assist him in establishing a robust itinerary,” says Lee. Douglass would have given several lectures around Portland and other cities in Maine both before and after the summerguide 2017 167
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Street Historic District seem compared to the condominium construction a few blocks down and the bustle of the Old Port beyond. As I enter the empty meeting house, built by the hands of Portland’s African American community between 1828 and 1831, I observe how time shapes a place. Notches in the wood floor and walls reveal where the original pews were placed. Marks on the floor suggest where the pulpit once stood. Restorers have stripped away layers of wallpaper and plaster, leaving behind the exposed timber frame supporting the roof. Dust floats in the muted afternoon light. Despite worn-away varnish and nail holes, the building retains a scarred beauty. Since the church closed its doors in 1917, it has been re-used as a stable, a store, and tenement family housing, each renovation carving the needs of new residents into the walls as new windows and entryways. Serving as a schoolhouse for black children before the Civil War, a secret station on the Underground Railroad, and a forum for renowned lecturers, the Abyssinian Meeting House stands as a testament to Portland’s African-American heritage, earning it a designation on the National Register of Historic Places. “It’s a uniquely special place,” says Leonard Cummings, chair of the Committee to Restore the Abyssinian. Cummings envisions the Abyssinian Meeting House as a museum with a central role in teaching young people, engaging the community in cultural discussions, and welcoming new residents and visitors. Now restored, the Abyssinian Museum of History and Culture chronicles the untold stories of Portland’s African-American families dating back to the 1700s, and the struggles and survival of “the people who relished their freedom and lent their voice to make it real for others.” As Julie Larry of Greater Portland Landmarks says, “The Abyssinian Meeting House is a reminder of the contributions of African-Americans” throughout Portland’s history. ■
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expected to gain a fortune and die a violent death “with his boots on.” Oakes’s youthful prediction, melodramatic though it might have been, would eventually prove accurate on both counts. In the Yukon, Harry fought to survive not only the extremes of weather–it was not uncommon for temperatures to plunge to 60 degrees below zero–but the violent way of life there. The Klondike during the Gold Rush was the last bastion of the Wild West. Crime was common, and gangsters such as “Soapy” Smith, the notorious “King of the
Klondike,” ruled. Young Harry adapted well to his roughand-tumble environs, but he made no strikes. Restless, he spent over a decade roaming the world on his obsessive search for riches, prospecting in California, Central America, Australia, New Zealand, and Africa, before returning to North America after hearing gold was being mined in Northern Ontario. His quest finally paid off in 1912, when he discovered a massive seam of gold beneath Kirkland Lake. This strike would
Sir Harry lay dead upon his bed in a grisly state. His body had been doused in gasoline and set alight, covered with feathers, suggesting a ritual killing.
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prove to be the richest in Canada and the second-richest in the Western Hemisphere, making Harry one of the wealthiest men in the world. His Lake Shore Mines would ultimately net him the staggering sum of $60,000 per day (the equivalent of $720,000 per day in today’s currency). Harry set about enjoying the good life that so many years of hard work and deprivation had earned him. On a world cruise in 1923, the 48-year-old Oakes met Eunice MacIntyre, a tall, attractive Australian some 25 years his junior, and they soon married. Over the next ten years, the union would produce five children. Five years later, he moved his growing family to Niagara Falls, Ontario, where he became a Canadian citizen. He built a 35-room mansion, created a private golf course, and purchased one of the most extraordinary cars of his time. With its 12-cylinder engine and red leather seats, the hand-built 1928 Hispano-Suiza H6B “Sedanca de Ville” was large, elegant, and powered with the same engines used by
World War I French fighter planes. In 2008, Harry’s very car (see photo, left page) sold at a Bonhams auction for nearly a quarter of a million dollars. arry was magnanimous with his wealth, rewarding those who’d helped him and launching a number of local civic-improvement projects into which he poured millions of dollars. Over time, however, he came to resent what he considered the exorbitant taxes–$17,500 a day–that the Canadian government levied upon him. In 1935, he left Canada, taking his wife and children to live in the Caribbean city of Nassau, on the island of New Providence in the Bahamas. In those days, Nassau was the quiet backwater capital of the British colony and a bastion for well-heeled whites in a place where abject poverty existed alongside fabulous wealth. As he had when he first arrived in Niagara Falls, Harry set about improving conditions on the island for both its native poor and its privileged whites. He
built an air base, polo field, country club, and golf course. He also purchased and improved the local hotel. He added a wing to the hospital, provided public transportation, employed a large number of the locals, and initiated programs to address the poverty in which many of the islanders were living. For his largesse, the Crown awarded him a baronetcy, whereupon he became Sir Harry Oakes. summerguide 2017 173
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rain. It was while this tempest was raging that a person or persons brutally slew Sir Harry Oakes. While Eunice and the children traveled ahead to Maine to enjoy the cool breezes at “The Willows,” their summer mansion in Bar Harbor, Sir Harry was still wrapping up some business in the Bahamas, rattling around alone in the vast emptiness of Westbourne, except for the servants and a longtime island friend, Harold Christie. Christie, an island investor and would-be real estate mogul, had been staying at Westbourne overnight. According to his own account, he entered Sir Harry’s room early the following morning to wake him for breakfast,
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Passion and Paradise, in which Rod Steiger plays Sir Harry Oakes. the aftermath mmediately after he discovered Sir Harry’s body, Christie reported the death to the governor of the Bahamas, who was none other than the Duke of Windsor, formerly Edward VIII, King of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Empire, and Emperor of India. The Duke of Windsor had stunned his nation by abdicating his throne in order to marry the American divorcee Wallis Simpson, and his well-publicized Nazi sympathies had proven a further embarrassment to his country. He was report-
edly given the governorship of the Bahamas in 1940 as a gentle way of exiling him from Great Britain. Inexplicably, the Duke of Windsor seemed more interested in keeping the murder under wraps than in solving it. Word got out, however, and–pressured to take action–he called upon Miami police captain Edward Melchen, whom he knew from a previous trip to Florida. Bahamians could not understand why he hadn’t turned to the local police force or even to Scotland Yard. But if his intention was to compromise the evidence and muddy the investigation, he couldn’t have chosen a likelier officer than Melchen, who arrived in Nassau (Continued on page 256)
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ues. “On that evening Victorien Sardou’s play Thermidor had its first performance at the Comédie-Française. Chez Marie decided to launch his new dish by giving it the name of the play.” Researching both the phenomenon and the show, Carlson discovered “the dish lasted much longer than the play, which was cancelled after three performances. Americans never saw it, but it didn’t take too long for Lobster Thermidor to reach the States–
the New York Public Library’s menu database has it showing up here around 1907... Here’s a small snapshot showing some NYC establishments that served the dish: $1.75 at the Waldorf in 1915 $1.50 at Delmonico’s in 1917 $3.00 at Klein’s in 1948 $3.75 at the Waverly in 1961
“And in the 1980s, it showed up on the in-flight menu for Air France’s Concorde route from New York to Paris.” Up here in Maine, Boathouse Bistro Tapas Lounge & Restaurant in Boothbay Harbor does a striking rendition of the French classic ($36 for 1.5 lb.). Pascone’s Ristorante in Bar Harbor proudly offers its “famous 2 lb. Lobster Thermidor” for only the most decadent diner ($64). Whatever you do, avoid following the example set by Batman in the The Lego Batman Movie and do not microwave your Lobster Thermidor. Quelle horruer! n summerguide 2017 181
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journey across to the island by the small boat completed both of these ends and each familiar personal landmark, drawing from us always the same exclamations–”The four-masted schooner is still there!” “Isn’t that the five mile buoy?” “There’s our big spruce tree!”–linked us at last completely and satisfactorily to all past summers–to all vacations and to Maine. But on this swift flight to North Haven in the Sirius my mind was so far behind my body that when we flew over Rockland Harbor the familiar landmarks below me had no reality. It took my mind overnight to catch up again and I lost much of the usual joy of arrival. I have had this sensation in flying many times before–this lack of synchronization of the speeds of mind and body. Pessimistically I have wondered if rapid transportation is not robbing us of the realization of life and therefore much of its joy. But I have decided that we are like the nearsighted man who is not yet used to his new spectacles. We are still trying to look at horizons. Our children will measure their distances not by steeples and pine trees but by mountains and rivers. And these landmarks will mean as much emotionally to them as the four-masted schooner in Rockland Harbor did to me.” ■ –Anne Morrow Lindbergh, from a diary entry written during the Lindbergh’s flight to the Far East, documented in North to the Orient.
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when Delmonico’s was charging 50 cents a berry for out-of-season strawberries.” But the insatiable hunger of growing populations and effluent waste produced by large cities like Manhattan started to sour the oyster dream. Free-flowing sewage infected oyster beds in areas like the onceabundant Long Island Sound in New York, causing outbreaks of diseases like cholera among those who consumed the raw bivalve. To top it off, the infamous 1938 New England hurricane and a shellfish parasite that decimated swathes of the Atlantic oyster beds during the 1950s were the last nails in the coffin for oysters, according to Sciensummerguide 2017 197
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d t as soon as i set oot inside robert s maine grill in Kittery, i automatically oat over to the stainless steel ra bar beneath the cathedral ceiling. no that s hat i call an oyster theater e ecutive che Brandon Blethen and tom robinson rom taylor Lobster com any and i begin discussing oysters over a round o beers. we sam le a latter o t o do en oysters rom several a ellations in maine, ne Ham shire, and nova scotia. i hi out my on tasting ournal, and e roceed to com are tasting notes like college kids cramming or nals eek. the com le , layered sea eed and mineral notes o the ca e Blue oysters rom the damar iscotta river are onder ul, but the real sho sto er o the day is che Blethen s cold, hickory smoked glidden Points. the smoky brine takes this ra oyster to a hole other level. d t a long drive rom southern maine to mount desert island is richly re arded ith some o the tastiest ood red i a i ve ever had and a round o reshly harvested oysters rom western Bay, mount desert island. i meet ith oyster rancher matt gerard, the o ner o Bar Harbor s s eet Pea farm, ho is a generous and entertaining host. His ersonal a roach to oyster arming can be described as i i : they are bottom cultured and e osed to the elements and redators. Later that a ternoon, i have a chance to tour a nearby oyster lease ith Brian Harvey, gro er o mount desert island selects. these are some o the s eetest and meatiest oysters i ve ever ound in maine. their umami taste actually reminds me o cured ham. Prosciutto o the sea, anyone
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To design this house deliberately imagined without a name, “We interviewed 10 architects. We chose Bob Knight of Blue Hill,” Cutler says. “I’m not one to give names to houses. We view this as a home, not as some kind of estate. We had 50 brokers in yesterday, looking at the house. Several remarked at how cozy it was, regardless of how large. That was a major objective of ours.”
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II.” Yup, we’re talking with Eliot Cutler. “All the Robert McCloskey Books.” One Morning in Maine meets One Morning in Beijing. “My favorite part of the library is the fireplace. Growing up on Grove Street in Bangor, I loved the fireplace and the large mantel around it in our house. At first, I wanted to take the mantel and fireplace and put it here.” Then he reconsidered. “I asked Bob Knight if he could duplicate it, and he did. He took extremely careful measurements.” To complete the illusion of stopped time, “I brought two lamps from the mantel” in Bangor. They’d always hovered over the fireplace. “Now it really feels like the fireplace where I grew up, but it’s here.
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“There were two cabinetmakers. One was Wright Ryan. They have their own cabinetry shop. A local Cape Elizabeth cabinetry guy did an enormous amount of the cabinetry–the lion’s share of it. In the dining room there are two remarkable open shelves that are scalloped wood. Sam Robinson sculpted these by hand. i i ai eets i i B i i in li t utler s s uare t h e.
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to a hidden camp in the Maine woods this summer, make sure you pack a bottle of Tormaresca Primitivo from Italy for company. Sharing a heritage with Zinfandel, this wine is soft and full-bodied with wellbalanced tannins. Rich black-cherry flavors with just a hint of spice make this Primitivo a long-time favorite of vacationers in Southern Italy. Hey, if it’s good enough for the Italians… Or celebrate Midsummer (or Midsommar) Scandinavian-style with a party that stretches well into the night. Nothing says celebration like a bottle of bubbles. Mionetto Organic Prosecco from Italy is a delicious organic Prosecco with a delicate perfume of elderflower and subtle fragrance of green apple on the palate giving it a satisfying crispness. Skål! ■ alph ersom is a sommelier and the ategory anager o ine beer and spirits or anna ord upermar ets. e as ormerly the ellarmaster at indo s n he orld and ine director o e ir ue in .
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sweeps across cinema screens this summer. As children in Maine, our lives were imprinted with this man’s genius. “Supermarket dolls,” so known because they were sold almost exclusively in grocery stores, were displayed in the corner store of my Franco-American neighborhood. The coveted toys were sold on layaway, ordered, and delivered to the delight of expectant children. These particular jouets were a constant presence during our childhood in Waterville. My own children found the Transformers to be not only “more than meets the eye,” which spoke eloquently to their cultural identity, but also transformative. Having grown up in Maine as the product of a legacy of immigration, I’m struck by the thought that across time and market dimension, this Polish immigrant, a survivor and a visionary, touched our lives and those of many others with his remarkable tenacity and contribution to the art of play. ■ hea t obbins is the author o do n editor o o o n o n
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a ’ i o ers home made italian cooking using the reshest ingredients, eaturing avorites such as i a, asta,and sand iches. oted “Best in Port land” or three years. dine in and catering services on o er. Beer and ine available. o en 11 8 mon. through sat. 151 middle st 5, Portland and ne location cumberland county courthouse, 205 ne bury st. antho nysitaliankitchen.com, 774 8668. ’ , kno n or lu ury lobster, steamed clams, large lusty drinks, barbecued chicken, homemade clam cho der o course, the lobster roll lobster ste . features e tensive indoor sundeck seating here guests can en oy both the beauty o the harbor the ocean beyond. Perkins cove, ogun uit, 646 5575, barnbilly.com
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’ oted Portland s Best italian restaurant by market surveys o america, Bruno s o ers a delicious variety o classic italian, american, and sea ood dishes and they make all o their asta in house. great sand iches, i a, cal ones, sou s, cho ders, and salads. en oy lunch or dinner in the dining room or the tavern. casual dining at its best. 33 allen ave., 878 9511.
f ’ authentic irish ub restaurant, serving delicious rom scratch sand iches, steaks, sea ood hearty irish are, ouring local cra t remium im orted bre s, as ell as maine s most e tensive selection o single malt scotch irish hiskeys. Live music ive nights. o en 7 days, 11:30 a.m. 1 a.m. Kitchen closes at 10 .m. 375 fore st., old Port, 773 7210, bull eeneys.com.
d m ’ no through december, rela and en oy Head che melissa Bouchard s master ul creations. every day, she o ers something ne and delicious. try our early dinner s ecials, monday friday or our on der ul Port side Lounge, Portland s geta ay or gro n u s. Ha y Hour includes s ecial menu monday friday, 4 7 .m. o en daily at 11 a.m., commercial st., old Port. al ays free ParKing hile aboard. 772 2216.
e ’ g , an oasis o calm and great ood in the old Port. Per ect or meetings and s ecial occasions. ingredients rom maine s aters and arms. the seasonal ice Bar is ideal or outdoor dining. Ha y Hour mon. fri. ree valet arking. Lunch 11:30 a.m. 2 .m., dinner 5 9:30 .m. 468 fore st., Portland, 775 9090, evesatthegarden.com ’ is a remier sea ood destination and locals avorite ith indoor and outdoor ater ront seating on one o Portland s scenic iers. established in 1977, s o ers classic avorites and riendly service. coastal Living claimed s one o “america s Best sea ood dives 2016.” find us on facebook. 772 4828
a steakhouse sushi Bar serves asian cuisine ith modern lair. a anese, sushi, thai, chinese, or hibachi tables. Private arty rooms accommodates grou s rom business meetings to birthday arties. choose resh, delicious items re ared be ore your table. family riendly o en mon. thurs. 11:30 a.m. 10 .m., fri. to 11 .m., sat. 1 .m 11 .m., sun. 11:30 a.m. 9:30 .m. 874 0000, konasianbistrome.com. h
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steak ($38) is simply delicious, grilled to a juicy, rare perfection. The accompanying braised black barley is tasty and filling, if a little under-seasoned. Since we’re sharing the entrées, we choose red wine for the steak rather than a white for the fish, and sip glasses of silky, dark Josh Cabernet Sauvignon ($10). To finish, we savor a rectangular chocolate financier ($9). The delicate petit-four cake has a secret moist interior and comes garnished with whipped cream and fresh raspberries. It proves the perfect finale for watching twilight repaint the colors of Crescent Beach. The setting, the meal, and the exceptional service and hospitality have proven a welcome escape from the city. ■ ea lass estaurant at nn by the ea o ery each oad ape li abeth. pen daily - p.m. ri and at p.m. innbythesea.com summerguide 2017 247
ith an international t ist. Local roduce and sea ood, ull bar, a ard inning ine list, in house dessert che . nurturing the seacoast alate or over 25 years. good res taurants come and go. great restaurants get better and better. Lunch and dinner seven days a eek. Bar menu al ays available. reservations suggested. 29 dock s uare, Kennebunk ort, maine. 207 967 9111, hur ricanerestaurant.com
m ’ r is Portland s original classic italian restaurant. greg and tony na olitano are al ays in house re ar ing classics like u a de Pesce, egg lant Parmigian, grilled eal sausages, eal cho milanese, homemade cavatelli as tas, Pistachio gelato, Limoncello cake, and maine s Best meatballs. Prices 11.95 22.95. tue. sat. starting at 5 .m. catering al ays available. 337 cumberland ave. 772 9232, mariasrestaurant.com. d r , sebago s ne est riendly arm to table restaurant in the heart o sebago. great local beer ood selec tion. o en 6 days a eek, tues. fri 4 .m. to close sat. sun. 12 .m. to close closed on mon. Ha y Hour s ecials, tues. sat. Live music rom local talent, every fri. sat. 46 sebago road, sebago 787 5124 odanssebago.com
P ’ ocuses on sim le yet ull la vored me ican and Latino ood. o ering tacos, burritos and an im ressive array o margaritas, sangria, beer, and ine. i d n s ecials o the eek kee the menu varied and resh and sho case di erent Latino cultures. seasonal outdoor dining available. o en daily, 12 .m. 10 .m. 181 Port rd., Kennebunk, 967 5544, edrosmaine.com.
P L C Picture yoursel choosing rom our ull menu including “maine s Best Lobster roll,” lobster dinners, steamers, ried claims, cho der, and more be ore sto ing by our outdoor bar or an ice cold locally bre ed beer or a glass o ine ine. then take a seat on our deck overlooking the gorgeous Portland Harbor and rela hile listening to daily live music. 180 commercial street, 775 2112 ortlandlobstercom any.com
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S i traditional northern italian cuisine mi es maine reshness ith genovese lavor rom international che Paolo Laboa. en oy the crudo bar or the daily changing menu. included in ood in in 2016 “what to do in Portland, me.” o en daily 5 .m 10 .m. 100 commercial street Portland, 780 0227, soloitalianorestaurant.com ti a’ an mediterranean menu eatures dishes ins ired by the cultures and cuisines o north a rica, southern euro e, and the middle east. e ecutive che co o ner Bo By rne artners ith urveyors to rocure hand selected, sustainably raised and sourced meats, sea ood, cheeses, and roduce. ti a is o en 7 days a eek or lunch and dinner ith brunch on sunday. 327 commercial street, 808 8840.
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ad they stayed longer, they might have seen deer who occasionally swim out to sneak a night bite of the apples ripening in the orchards.“You’re truly out in nature. It’s quiet and undisturbed,” Broyhill says. An elegant post-and-beam home crowns the hill on the bigger island. A
wraparound deck overlooks a meadow leading down to the shoreline. All new furniture complements a stone fireplace and hardwood floors. Utilities are fed by an updated solar system and a drilled well. “For anybody who likes to be in nature or is creative, it’s just ideal,” says Broyhill. He drops his voice confidentially. “I get tired of being around people. What I like is being able to get totally away.” Taxes: $8,898 Pine iSLand 0 000 aCreage 1 Just an hour from Portland, on Long Lake in Naples, Pine Island is so lovely you sometimes have to repel explorers. “One
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bushes surrounding–what else?–a “Hansel and Gretel” cottage with sleeping loft. Off the back, a small sheltered beach is a great place for swimmers. Maybe you’d like to hang out here too. Tax: $5,325.16
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ahL’S iSLand 2 0 000 aCreage 1 Once upon a time, passage onto Wahl’s Island required the equivalent of a secret knock. “We used to drive to the boat landing and beep our horn three times,” says owner Kathy Noddin, whose family has owned the island for 80 years. “And then our grandfa-
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Sand iSLand 1 00 000 aCreage 1 A Caribbean quay just half an hour from Portland might sound like fantasy, but Sand Island, located in Casco Bay east of Chebeague Island, comes close. The island is ringed by sandy beaches with deep-water anchorage for boat owners. There are no buildings on the island other than a basic “Bomba’s Shack,” but the sunny beaches provide an ideal vantage point for ad-
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with fellow captain James Otto Barker. The murder scene was rife with evidence. The walls showed bloody handprints, as did a lacquered Chinese screen. Muddy boot tracks led up the stairs into the bedroom and back down again. The detectives, however, made no immediate attempt to examine the evidence or to protect the crime scene from disturbance as people came and went freely, touching objects within the room. Nor did the officers initially try to collect fingerprints, claiming the weather was too humid. Nonetheless, within days, they honed in on a suspect: Sir Harry’s son-in-law, Count Alfred de Marigny. [If you’re casting this thriller in your head, it might help to know de Marigny was played by Armand Assante in Passion and Paradise.] P inted fingerS & famiLy feudS ount Alfred de Marigny was not a popular figure in Nassau. Arrogant and self-important, he’d managed to alienate both the locals and the privileged whites, who considered him–not without justification–a gigolo and a social climber. His detractors included the Duke of Windsor himself. But perhaps the man who most disliked de Marigny was Sir Harry Oakes. At 32, the penniless, twice-divorced count had eloped with Sir Harry’s 18-year-old daughter, Nancy. Although Sir Harry tried initially to accept the situation, he rapidly come to abhor his son-in-law after Nancy had an abortion. When questioned by the two detectives, de Marigny offered a sound alibi for the night Sir Harry was killed, accounting for all but half an hour of his time. On scant evidence, and in apparent haste, de Marigny was booked, indicted, and imprisoned, spending the next four months in Nassau’s dour stone jail while the world speculated about his guilt. When de Marigny requested the best attorney in the Bahamas, he learned to his dismay that he’d been preempted in his selection by the prosecution, so he employed two young barristers to represent him during the 25-day trial that held the Western world spellbound. Looking poised, elegant, and mature beyond her years, Nancy appeared in court every day to testify and to support her husband. Firmly convinced of his in-
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intrigue nocence, she also hired a private detective to investigate further and provide the defense team with whatever information he could discover. or two weeks, the prosecution presented its case, citing family disputes and lust for his father-in-law’s riches as de Marigny’s motives for the killing. Sir Harry’s widow testified against her son-inlaw, and for physical evidence, the Crown offered a single fingerprint that Capt. Barker claimed to have obtained from the Chinese screen. So certain was the prosecution of a conviction that the government ordered the rope for de Marigny’s execution. But when the defense cross-examined Capt. Barker, the tide in the packed courtroom began to turn. The detective admitted that he’d lifted the crucial fingerprint without having first photographed it on the screen. So questionable were Barker’s methods that defense attorney Godfrey Higgs had little trouble casting doubt on his testimony. He directly accused Barker of lifting the print from a drinking glass that he’d given de Marigny during questioning, and of later planting the print in Sir Harry’s bedroom. Nor could Barker come up with an explanation as to why neither he nor Melchen had fingerprinted the dozens of people entering and leaving the bedroom–after initially lying by stating that they had. And when Nancy testified that Barker had told Lady Oakes of finding de Marigny’s print several days before it had been identified as de Marigny’s, the jury’s doubt deepened. Further undermining Barker’s evidence was the testimony of Capt. Maurice O’Neil, a forensic expert for the defense, who swore that de Marigny’s print had not been taken from the screen at all, but rather from an entirely different surface. According to O’Neil, a print lifted from a drinking glass would display no background texture, but a print taken from the Chinese screen could not be lifted without carrying the background texture of the screen along with it. If it doesn’t print, you must acquit. In the absence of any evidence other than Barker’s perjured testimony, the jury took less than two hours to free de Marigny. The courtroom, full of a crowd who until recently had wished him hanged, erupted in cheers. There was a rider to the verdict, however: de Marigny was banished
from the Bahamas, effective immediately. This was the jury’s concession to a single morally minded member who refused to vote for acquittal unless the fast-living de Marigny was removed from the colony. Following the trial, the Duke of Windsor ordered the official search for Sir Harry Oakes’s killer or killers to be abruptly stopped–nor would it resume in the nearly three-quarters of a century that followed. h iLLed Sir harry There’s no lack of armchair theories about this juicy case, some more farfetched than others. The list of possible suspects is long and gossipy, clanking with scoundrels and criminals. According to various researchers, the American Mafia kingpins Charlie “Lucky” Luciano and Meyer Lansky were interested in building gambling casinos and hotels in Nassau, and some chroniclers have suggested that both the Duke of Windsor and Harold Christie were in league with them, almost tasting the shady money. Author Marshall Houts points out that Lansky and Christie had known each other since “the rum-running days of [P]rohibition” and claims, “[I]t was well known that [Capt. James Barker] had been on Meyer Lansky’s payroll for a number of years.” But the irresistible force of Mafia money ran into an immovable object in Sir Harry Oakes, who was unwilling to see his island idyll turned into a gambling den–or so the theory goes. However, this explanation doesn’t stand up under scrutiny. In order for casinos to be built in Nassau, the Bahamas’ no-gambling laws would have to have been formally amended. And as time proved, the removal of Sir Harry Oakes did not suffice to further Lansky’s plan. Only after Fidel Castro’s regime expelled the mob from Cuba was casino gambling introduced into Nassau two decades later. Also, as Marquis points out, the messy murder wasn’t up to Mafia standards; the mob might simply have “disappeared” Sir Harry. None of this is to say that the Duke of Windsor didn’t have an ulterior motive for burying the case; from the very beginning, his handling of it was nothing short of abysmal. When he called in the American detectives, his specific instruction to them was to find evidence of Sir Harry’s suicide, when the most perfunctory glance
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in t rigu e revealed the deed to be a brutal murder. After de Marigny’s arrest, he ordered the local police to thoroughly clean the murder room, thereby destroying all forensic evidence and any future hope of identifying the killer. Finally, as the trial demonstrated, the two captains had illegally attempted to railroad a man to the gallows; they wouldn’t have done so without the tacit approval of–and instructions from– their employer, the Duke of Windsor, who despised de Marigny and saw him as the perfect scapegoat. nother possibility is that Harold Christie–soon to become Sir Harold Christie for his contributions to the island’s economy–committed the crime, or had it done. It was Christie who originally persuaded Sir Harry to move to the Bahamas and, according to author William Boyd, owed Sir Harry a considerable sum. When Sir Harry–who was considering a move to Mexico–called in his marker, Christie canceled both the debt and Sir Harry in a single blow. Marquis also points to Christie, who he posits was in league with a crooked, status-seeking Florida lawyer named Walter Foskett. Foskett, Marquis argues, considered the Oakes fortune his “personal piggy bank,” charming his way into the family’s good graces and pocketbooks, until he cheated Sir Harry on the purchase of a Rembrandt painting. Oakes swore to “straighten him out,” whereupon Foskett–seeing his swindling schemes coming to an abrupt end– colluded with the ambitious Christie to do away with Oakes. The Duke of Windsor helped cover up the murder, since he and Christie were friends and probable business partners, and Foskett was his legal advisor. The debate over other possibilities still rages on. Pointing to the feathers on Oakes’s body, some have claimed it was a ritual slaying carried out by the native population, but this is highly unlikely. Sir Harry had worked diligently to improve the lives of the island’s inhabitants and was widely respected by them, nor is there any reported history of a pattern of such slayings on the island. 260 P
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According to another theory, the shadowy Swedish industrialist and Nazi spy Axel Wenner-Grenn (the inventor of Electrolux vacuum cleaners), who was purportedly involved in a money-laundering scheme with the Duke of Windsor, slew Sir Harry to prevent him from revealing the Duke’s involvement. Then there are those who return to Count Alfred de Marigny as the likeliest suspect despite his acquittal, hypothesizing that Sir Harry was about to expose his son-in-law’s shady business dealings, so de Marigny killed him to keep him quiet. Nonetheless, over time, the most persistent allegations have continued to swirl
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around Sir Harold Christie. Defense attorney Higgs declared in open court that Christie’s account of his actions on the night and morning of the murder was “implausible.” During the trial, Christie testified that he’d spent the entire night inside the mansion, but a Nassau policeman who knew him by sight stated that he’d seen Christie driving downtown that evening. Despite the fact that it brought Christie’s credibility into question, this discrepancy was never pursued. Christie also claimed to have been ignorant of any disturbance in the night, even though his guest room was next door to Sir Harry’s bedroom and there almost certainly would have been significant noise. His account was indeed implausible. There have been numerous attempts to unearth further evidence over the years, many of which have been met with violence. In April 1950, a Washington attorney named Betty Renner arrived in Nassau for the express purpose of solving the murder. Two days later, she was bludgeoned and drowned in a well. Marquis calculates that in the 16 years following Sir Harry’s death, investigators researching the Oakes case that Nassau’s power elite failed to solve were murdered at the rate of one a year. any years after her father’s death, Nancy Oakes de Marigny–long since divorced from “Freddie”– issued a heartfelt entreaty that read, in part: “For justice and for decency, [the government] should insist on a vigorous effort… to clear this up, regardless [of] who might be affected by the truth.” Her plea was met with silence. Sir Harry Oakes’s funeral was held at the family’s Bar Harbor estate. He rests in his family’s marble mausoleum at DoverFoxcroft cemetery, the central figure in a crime that was sloppily committed, offhandedly and corruptly investigated, and ultimately left unsolved. Were it not for the fact that F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote The Great Gatsby some 18 years before Sir Harry’s grisly murder, one might surmise that the author had based his hero on the eccentric prospector: a driven man of humble beginnings who accumulates fabulous wealth, then dies a tragic, violent death. ■
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Rangeley Lake Views - #11 in the Lodges Gorgeous 3 Level Townhouse w/4 Beds, 2 Baths, Views, Snowmobile Access, Close To Village, New Price! $271,500
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Bowdoinham
When in Maine, go to CAMP! This 2.73 acre property boasts TWO camps (think family compound) and 281 feet of frontage on the Cathance River. Bring kayaks, bird watching binoculars, fishing poles and the hammock. There is a two bedroom, seasonal, waterfront cottage plus a one bedroom upland camp. Room for upgrading and/or expansion, or enjoy them just the way they are. Need a break from the R&R? Head in to the vibrant towns of Bowdoinham, Brunswick or Portland. There is a reason why we call this Riverhaven! $274,900.
Westport Island
Quiet and serene, perched on a knoll on 6.8 acres overlooking the Sheepscot River is “Riverledge Lodge”, a beautifully maintained log home with charming detached studio. Enjoy single floor living and entertain on the tiered deck with saltwater pool, all of quality craftsmanship. There is deep water frontage with an extensive/upgraded dock system. A survey plan is available for two additional building lots. Live year-round, create a family compound or use the property for investment as a rental property. All of this and more is located close to oceanfront and convenient to Route 1. $689,000.
Durham
This expansive, custom built, 3 bedroom home is situated on 7.19 acres and sits privately at the end of the road. Built by John Libby, the home offers one floor living with 9 foot and cathedral ceilings, radiant heat throughout, 2 gas fireplaces, wood and tile floors, a master bedroom, green house, a 60 x 40 barn and many more features too numerous to mention. $649,000.
Brunswick
Carefree condo living in Brunswick’s desirable Botany Place. Close to Bowdoin College and Maine Street shops, the view from this private and beautifully maintained unit is of tranquil woods and streams. Enjoy single floor living with a loft and two bedrooms above and a fully finished daylight basement. The laundry and an office are on the first floor, and there is a two car garage. $469,000.
Brunswick
Nestled into a quiet neighborhood on 1.3 beautifully landscaped acres and close to downtown Brunswick is this one-of-a-kind, 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath charming Cape Cod. It features a Kennebec cook’s kitchen with custom built-ins, cherry cabinets and slate counters, a first floor master suite with walk-in closet and recently upgraded bath, a living room, study, den, formal dining room and a large finished space on the second floor. This is a very special and cozy home. $529,000.
Harpswell
This secluded 5 acre retreat is at the southern tip of Spruce Cove Road and offers 2,000 feet of deep water frontage on The Narrows. It opens up to the beauty of nature with woods, deer, maybe an owl overhead, and majestic shorefront. As you stroll through the property, which is surrounded by ocean on three sides, you can listen to the waves lap the shore while basking in the southern sunlight. The peaceful tranquility is a must experience and if you’re an avid kayaker, it’s a dream come true! A perfect opportunity to explore the best of Cundy’s Harbor’s waterfront! $640,000.
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is how I ended up here. Pastor Pete clothed people, fed people, and sheltered them, and he sheltered me at 1001 Main Street, subsidized housing for seniors, Lois’s unit, number 22. Lois’s unit was even unhappier than Happy Acres. It smelled like shot support hose, urine-stained bed linen, stale crackers. She went on talking jags, cooked although she could no longer see let alone cook, left food to mold in the refrigerator. But her dog made the living situation unbearable. Scruffy the dog. Day One: Lois thrusts Scruffy into my face, says, “Say hello to Scruffy.” “Hey, Scruff,” I say. “Pet Scruffy.” summerguide 2017 299
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I pat the stiff, patchy fur. “Kiss Scruffy.” “I am not much of a kisser. Sorry.” Lois pats Scruffy, plants one right on his dry little nose, says, “Poor Scwuffy, are your wittle feelings hurt?” Scwuffy stares at me unblinkingly with evil green eyes over Lois’s shoulder. I do not avert my own. A better name for the pup would be Mangy. Scrofulous. Count Scrofula. Unhappy Acres, the Senior Citizens Subsidized Housing, did not allow pets or live-in guests, for that matter. Scruffy, of course, was dead, the victim of an insanely untalented and equally insanely enthusiastic taxidermist. I was temporary. Until I could get back on my feet, said Pastor Pete. But temporary. Not as temporary, I hoped, as old Scrofulous here. Nevertheless I kept on the look out for a taxidermy hobbyist among the old men mumbling to their pajamas in the common room when I passed through. Just in case some old duffer took a notion to stuff me. Pastor Pete gave me temp work in his food pantry. Sometimes I stacked cans. Sometimes I kept the ledgers of the food distribution. Sometimes I even ladled stew. And I looked for work in shopping advertisement papers, store window signs, Craigslist, sometimes just intercepting house painters and carpenters–Hey, could you use another hand? Sometimes feeling Phoenix dogging me, or Phoenix’ ghost. I scoured the streets and pored over the papers and pounded pocky pavement after pocky pavement because I knew that I must. It was life or death absolutely, world with end amen must, to get away from Lois and Scrofulous. When I got back to Lois’s after one of these job searches, Scruffy met me at the door with his Philips-head muzzle and haunted-house portrait eyes. Comfortably clutched under Lois’s arm, he glared at me. “Do you want some lunch?” Lois asked. Lunch was PB & J on stale hamburger buns. Lois fed hers to Scruffy who apparently was feeling peckish. That was the day Scruffy began talking, Scruffy the talking dog. Scruffy the talking dead dog. Now that could make the midway show. Ladies and gentleman, step right up to see and hear Scruffy the talking dead dog. Tipped the fat lady right off the stage.
Our City… “RRRRR, I want your sandwich.” “Now, Scruffy,” Lois said, “you already had your sandwich.” “RRRRRR.” I stared at Scruffy’s uneaten sandwich and choked down another mouthful of my own. “Lois, you should have gotten a lobster for a pet. Lobsters are immortal unless they die of unnatural causes. Did you know that? They’ll scuttle around on the sea floor until you boil and eat them.” “Scruffy wants to bite you.” Scruffy needled into my forearm with his immobile mandible. “Bad Scruffy,” Lois said and tapped him on the nose. “Bad, bad Scruffy.”
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cruffy began tailing me everywhere. When I opened the bathroom door, he’d be hunkering there, staring at me. When I drank my coffee, he’d be right there begrudging me every sip and gulp. When I sat on the couch, he planted himself right in front of me as if about to go for the jugular. Cujo. Stuffed Cujo. It might have been comical like The Ghost and Mr. Chicken, but it was creepy. Come to think of it, The Ghost and Mr. Chicken was creepy. Actually Don Knotts was creepy. Lois was not helping. Apparently Scruffy had hired her as his interpreter. “Scruffy hates you,” she translated. “Scruffy says you drank milk from the carton. Scruffy says you don’t close the door all the way when you go to the bathroom.” Finally I sought out Pastor Pete. “Do you know how Scruffy died?” I had begun to think that Lois had assembled Scruffy from recycled dog parts during an electrical storm while villagers with torches stormed the dog pound. “Not sure,” Pastor Pete said, “but I think natural causes. Everything okay?” I explained to the good pastor that I thought it was time to find me a new home. The moment I opened the door I sniffed trouble. Scruffy stood on point at the threshold, followed me into the kitchen, daring me to swill from the carton. Thunder rumbled. Lightning split the skies with glee. I flashed on Phoenix and the fire, and my forearm hairs bristled. “Scruffy says you ain’t going nowhere.” I stared at Lois’s eyes; they had the fixed intensity of Scruffy’s. Had Pastor Pete called her? How else could she know? I reached
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out and scratched Scruffy’s mangy ruff, and thought of that old joke about the starving man who eats his trusty dog, picking the bones clean. The punch line: Poor old Rover sure would have loved those bones. he lightning crackled. “Lois,” I said, “I am moving out. But you and Scruffy will be fine. And, Lois,” I added, “Scruffy is dead. Stuffed. Stuffed like a Thanksgiving turkey.” For a moment, just the briefest moment, Lois looked struck, struck dumb, lightning struck. Then she resumed the ventriloquist act. “Scruffy says you’re a total loser.” “No soap radio,” I said. “What?” Scruffy asked. “No soap radio. Har har har. Trial by fire. Did you hear the one about the dog who chewed on his own bones? So I am walking around and I meet a dog named Rover. When I was a kid we used to play Red Rover at the foster home. Weird name foster home; they do not foster a thing except resentment. Rover was not a shaggy dog. Fur sleek as a seal. I saw a seal once at the zoo. I made that up. Actually I have never been to a zoo. I went to a fair once. But I digress,” I said. Scruffy stared glassily. “GRR,” he said, “and you are still a loser.” I nodded, then headed for the door, thinking that Lois and I were finally not dissimilar, both transformed, disfigured by grief and resurrected by it. “Bye, Lois,” I said. I glanced at Scruffy, good ole Scruff, but I did not bid Scruffy farewell. As I closed the door, Scruffy growled and said, “And never come back here, loser.” The door clicked. I walked with no clear direction where I was headed. Maybe Pastor Pete would let me throw down a pallet on the food pantry floor. Maybe not. A complete unknown like a rolling stone. I walked just walked to the rhythm of this refrain in my head. From grief we turn away; to grief we return. And somewhere in the woods a singing bone. And very very quietly Scruffy bounded down the street. ■
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