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10 Secrets our Bra Fitting Experts Want You To Know For most people, trying on bras is about as fun as getting a flu shot. But after thousands of fittings, we’ve decided it was time for some #realtalk before your next (or first!) bra fitting at Aristelle.

1. We’re not judging your body. at all. We want you to look and feel your best, and your stomach/back/stretch marks/etc. is the last thing on our mind when getting you the right fit.

2. Your underarms are not fat. Everyone has loose skin there, and no one notices it when you’re wearing a shirt. Don’t sweat it. How is anyone supposed to tone that area, anyway?!

3. And your breasts aren’t saggy. They’re completely normal! Trust us - we’ve seen hundreds and hundreds of them. We know what’s “normal”. Nobody actually looks like the Cosmo cover models.

4. You have nipples, we have nipples, everyone has them. Nipples don’t faze us, whatever shape, size, color, positionwe’ve seen it all. And if you don’t have nipples? No need to feel selfconscious. Lots of women have undergone surgery for various reasons and you are not alone. Not to mention, being a breast cancer survivor makes you a total badass!

5. Speaking of seeing it all... Don’t be embarrassed or ashamed of your breast shape or size. It is actually more common for women to have asymmetrical breasts than to have so-called “perfect” ones. There is never a need to feel sorry or apologize for your breasts!

6. The experts aren’t always right. Are we experienced? Yes. Do we know what we’re talking about? Of course! But guess who’s in charge? You are. If something feels uncomfortable, trust your gut. You know your own body. Would you let a hairstylist chop your hair into a pixie cut because they think it would suit your face? But everybody is unique and you should make any final decisions for yourself because they make you genuinely happy.

7. Except we’re right when we tell you that you really do need more than one bra. We get it- bras are an investment! But just like a nice pair of jeans, bras get worn out quickly if you wear them every single day without giving them a breather. We’re not even going to say “treat yourself” because a few wellfitting bras is something you need. But we will say this: You deserve it!

8. Speaking of bras? Yes, you CAN pull off a sexy red bra. Guess what, Ms. Plain Jane? You can totally rock a “sexy” bra. They’re often as supportive as everyday styles, so why not try one? We’d never force you to try anything, but we think you’ll be surprised if you take the plunge.

9. But also, it’s totally okay to be Plain Jane. As we said before, it’s up to you! We think every woman should own whichever kinds of bras make her feel amazing. That’s why we go through the effort of carrying so many styles. And so, maybe Jane isn’t actually plain at all. Maybe she just wears vibrant outfits that don’t need anything showing underneath.

10. In the end, it’s about what makes you feel confident and comfortable in your own skin. This is what Aristelle is about. There are many choices of brands and styles in every lingerie store (but not many have the range of sizes we offer). If you’re overwhelmed, we’re here for you! And if you’d rather have your privacy and try things on without our feedback, just let us know. The space is yours, and we want your shopping experience to feel safe and relaxed. On a budget? No worries. If there’s one thing we want you to remember more than anything else on this list, we’ll say it again: We’re not judging your body or you.

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A party to thank all the people who make Kennebunkport Festival possible. At Stripers Waterside Restaurant, sponsored by Gagne & Sons.

TUESDAY JUNE 5

WEDNESDAY JUNE 6

COCKTAILS AT THE BURLEIGH

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THE ART OF DINING DINNERS

A cocktail party in the lounge and spilling onto the patio in the heart of Dock Square. At the Kennebunkport Inn, sponsored by Pack Maynard and Associates Real Estate, Effen, Hornitos, and Sipsmith.

A series of intimate dinners prepared by top chefs in private homes in the Kennebunkport area. Each dinner showcases work by an Art Collector Maine artist. Sponsored by Maker’s Mark. Hurlbutt Residence Chef Pierre Gignac of Ocean. Sponsored by Lane Press

Manetti Residence Chef Rian Wylie of Little Giant.

KPT Historical Society Chef German Lucarelli of Ports of Italy. Kuehnle Residence Chef John Shaw of The Boathouse Restaurant. Molloy Residence Chef Romann Dumorne of Northern Union.

THURSDAY JUNE 7 HINCKLEY RECEPTION

An open air cocktail party on the deck and docks. At Chicks Marina, sponsored by the Hinckley Company, Effen, Hornitos, and Sipsmith.

PUTTING ON THE GLITZ

A rock ’n roll evening of fine food and good spirits. Hosted by David’s Restaurants and Wallace Events under the tent at the Pilot House Boatyard. Sponsored by Wallace Events, Terrapin Landscapes and The Pilot House Restaurant.

THE AFTER PARTY

The night continues in this bustling pub overlooking the riverfront with live music. At Federal Jack’s Restaurant & Brew Pub.

Old Vines Wine Bar Chef Joel Souza of Old Vines Wine Bar. Pear Tree Farm Chef Peggy Liversidge of Kitchen Chicks Catering. Turner/Bull Residence Chef Rick Shell of The Cliff House. Matthews Residence Chef Melissa Maidana of Sol Food.

A cocktail party with an ocean view on the wrap-around porch. At the Colony Hotel, sponsored by Kennebunk Beach Realty and Piscataqua Landscaping & Tree Service, Effen, Hornitos, and Sipsmith.

A series of intimate dinners prepared by top chefs in private homes in the Kennebunkport area. Each dinner showcases work by an Art Collector Maine artist. Sponsored by Maker’s Mark. Feingold Residence Chef Avery Richter of Black Tie Catering.

On the Marsh Bistro Chef Peter Pappas of On the Marsh Bistro.

Harrington Residence Chef Joseph Schafer of Earth.

Raffaelli Residence Chef Harding Lee Smith of The Rooms Restaurants.

Heard Residence Chef Guy Hernandez of Lolita. Marquis Residence Chef Adam Flood of Grace. Sponsored by Douston Construction

FRIDAY JUNE 8

Rice Residence Chef Emil Rivera of Sur Lie. Sullivan Residence Chef Matt Ginn of Evo Kitchen + Bar. Sponsored by Spang Builders

SATURDAY JUNE 9

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Get the evening into full gear with this fun new event. Tour multiple art galleries including The Gallery, Shows and Studios on Maine Art Hill, and Gallery at the Grand. Live music, food trucks, art and more! A specially curated cocktail party featuring 15 craft distillers from all over Maine who will share their favorite drinks with you. Sip with us waterside at the Pilot House Boatyard and enjoy an early evening of drinks, nibbles, and conversation. Sponsored by Maine Spirits. A culinary experience featuring guest chefs from Maine and beyond joining forces to create a multi-course, family style seated dinner in a candlelit barn at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm. Hosted by Chef Justin Walker and Danielle Walker of Walkers Maine. Ticket includes Sweet Soirée (see below). Sponsored by Richard Moody & Sons and Maker’s Mark.

SWEET SOIR E

Save room for dessert! This dessert extravaganza will knock your socks off! Sample a number of sparkling wines and Champagne while you enjoy your desserts. Ticket to Sweet Soiree included with ticket to Chef’s Night Out or purchase Sweet Soiree tickets separately.

An afternoon tasting event under a tent on the water with offerings from over 20 different chefs plus wines, beer and cocktails. At the Pilot House Boatyard. Sponsored by The Pilot House Restaurant, Clarke Sub Zero & Wolf, Effen, Hornitos, Sipsmith, and Yelp. Enjoy an afternoon of original Maine-made music on the River Green at the Captain Lord Mansion, featuring live music by Spencer Albee and The Mallett Brothers Band as well as food trucks and craft beer. Sponsored by Seaport Development Group and Shipyard Brewing Company. A cocktail party to kick off the evening, dockside on the schooner restaurant Spirit of Massachusetts. At the Pilot House Marina sponsored by Yarmouth Boat Yard.

PRIVATE EYES

An invitation-only Champagne and caviar exhibition of Maine artists. At the Gallery at the Grand sponsored by Browne Trading Company.

GRAND FINALE

Wrap up the 2018 Kennebunkport Festival with this fun night featuring incredible spreads of food and drink, music and dancing. At On The Marsh Bistro, sponsored by Jim Godbout Plumbing and Heating and Maker’s Mark.

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TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5 & 6 THURSDAY 7Ð10 PM JUNE 8 Private Homes Kennebunk 6 -&10Kennebunkport PM A series of intimate dinners prepared Vinegar Hill Barn by top chefs in private homes in the Kennebunkport area. Each dinner Arundel showcases work by an Art Collector Maine artist. Sponsored by Maker’s Mark.

THURSDAY, JUNE 7 6:30Ð10 PM Pilot House Boatyard Kennebunk

THURSDAY Hosted by David’s Restaurants and Wallace Events JUNE 8 with chefs David Turin, David’s, David’s Opus 6 - 10 PM Ten, and David’s 388

Josh Berry of Union, Daniel Dumont Hill BarnCorner, of TheVinegar Farm at Eastman’s Norm HebertArundel of Bintliff’s Ogunquit, German Lucarelli of Ports of Italy, and Harding Lee Smith of The Rooms Restaurants. Sponsored by The Pilot House Restaurant, Terrapin Landscapes and Wallace Events.

FRIDAY, JUNE 8 6Ð10:30 PM Wells Reserve at Laudholm Wells

THURSDAY JUNE 8 6 - 10 PM

A culinary experience featuring guest chefs from Maine and beyond joining forces to create a multi-course, family style seated dinner in a candlelit barn at the Vinegar Barn Wells ReserveHill at Laudholm. Hosted by Chef Justin Walker and Arundel Danielle Walker of Walkers Maine. Sponsored by Richard Moody & Sons, Maker’s Mark, Casco Bay Butter, Cellardoor Winery, and Pine State Beverage.

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THURSDAY JUNE 8 Live on the River Green at Captain 6Lord- 10 PM Mansion

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A day of original Vinegar HillMaine-made Barn music in a grassy field with food Arundel trucks and craft beers.

beer and cocktails.

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PROFILE

PHYSICIAN AND ADMINISTRATOR DAN LANDRY ADVOCATES FOR HEALTHCARE REFORM. by Dr. Lisa Belisle Photography by Nicole Wolf

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“I BELIEVE THAT IF WE DON'T REFORM THE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM IN THIS COUNTRY, IT THREATENS EVERYTHING WE KNOW." –DR. DAN LANDRY

Dr. Dan Landry and his wife, Deborah, at their home in Yarmouth.

BALANCING BODIES, OPENING MINDS

AT WILDWOOD HEALTH CENTER, ACUPUNCTURE IS MADE ACCESSIBLE AND AFFORDABLE. by Katy Kelleher Photography by Nicole Wolf

BEST FACE FORWARD

MAINE MEDICAL CENTER’S RENOVATION PLANS INCLUDE AN UPGRADE FOR THE NEIGHBORHOOD. by Susan Axelrod Photography by Erin Little

SOPO STYLE

A COUPLE’S FIRST HOME REFLECTS THEIR LOVE FOR ENTERTAINING, MAINE, AND EACH OTHER. by Debra Spark Photography by Myriam Babin

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t seems fitting that the Health and Wellness issue of Old Port is the first in which Dr. Lisa Belisle is listed on the masthead under her new title: editor-inchief. In addition to practicing medicine, Lisa has been a part of Maine Media Collective for more than seven years—as host of Love Maine Radio, wellness editor for Maine magazine, and a regular contributor to this magazine. She has now joined the editorial team fulltime, and has embraced her new role with characteristic enthusiasm, drive, and a holistic approach that is especially welcome in our deadline-focused environment. To train for the Boston Marathon, Lisa ran every morning all winter long, posting sunrise photos on Instagram while many of us were just getting out of bed—or at least I was. But she’s in good company. Compared to other cities around the country, Portland is a healthy place to live. According to a 2015 report on livability.com, 84 percent engaged in some kind of physical activity, thanks to the numerous fitness opportunities, especially outdoors. Portland also has more than the average number of physicians per capita, the report says, making access to healthcare easier than in other cities of its size. Most of those doctors are associated with Maine Medical Center, the state’s largest hospital and its top destination for acute care. Clinical needs at the sprawling complex on Portland’s Western Prom are driving a $512 million expansion and building replacement project that begins this month. As a bonus,

the new construction will upgrade the façade of the hospital on upper Congress Street (Best Face Forward, page 48). Many physicians today tout the benefits of integrative medicine—incorporating ancient practices such as acupuncture into a patient’s treatment plan. Writer Katy Kelleher visits Wildwood Health Center on India Street, which has provided acupuncture and other therapies since 2005 (Balancing Bodies, Opening Minds, page 38). Lisa brings her physician perspective to a profile of healthcare reform advocate Dr. Dan Landry, the former president of Spectrum Healthcare Partners who stepped down from that leadership role earlier this year. Returning to clinical practice as an anesthesiologist allows him more time to pursue his advocacy efforts, Landry says (Prescription for Change, page 32). Thankfully, wellness is not a one-size-fits-all concept. For me, having a goal is motivating, and so is the return of warm weather. I’m training now for my second TD Beach to Beacon 10K in August as part of the Maine Media Collective team. Lisa will beat me by a long shot. But that’s just fine.

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Staff Insights W H AT A R E Y O U R W E L L N E S S G O A L S F O R THIS SPRING AND SUMMER?

“My wellness goals are to create healthier habits. Right now, I am working on getting up just 15 minutes earlier to meditate first thing in the morning. I want to start my day with a clear mind versus thinking about all of the things on my plate that day—I can save that for my 50-minute commute. I’m also working on eating cleaner.” Melissa Olander A/R and Credit Manager molander@themainemag.com

“My goals are to drink more water, meditate, think positively, smile more, and when the morning temps get into the high 50s start riding my bike into work. I also want to try to take 10-minute lunchtime walks around the 16 Middle St. neighborhood for much-needed oxygen to the brain.” Cyndi Alden Office Manager calden@themainemag.com

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very restaurant has a mood, usually evident the moment you walk in the door. At Boda, the mood is charged with energy—not the frenetic kind, but the sort that sweeps you up and confidently pulls you in. On any given night, with the rattle of ice-filled cocktail shakers punctuating the hum of happy conversation, everyone at Boda—both diners and staff—seems to be having an especially good time. Depending on when you arrive, you may have a chance to take in this energetic scene. Boda does not accept reservations and is perpetually busy, but the cheerful hosts are adept at handling those waiting for a seat. I’ve enjoyed many memorable evenings at Boda, so it’s a treat to visit in the afternoon,

when sun pours in through the large windows facing Congress Street, and to talk with coowner Danai “Dan” Sripasert. He and business partner Nattasak “Bob” Wongsaichua bought the restaurant in 2007, when it was Bangkok Thai, and two years later relaunched it as Boda. (I might be the last one to figure out that the name is a combo of their two American monikers.) The partners also own two locations of the vegetarian restaurant Green Elephant, one a few blocks away and the other in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Boda’s menu stands out from the Thai restaurant crowd, and not because the kitchen takes creative liberties with the cuisine—in fact, it’s just the opposite. “There is so much more than pad thai that people should try, and I’m

going to introduce them to it,” says Sripasert, who regularly returns to his native country for culinary research, and sometimes takes members of his staff along. “Everything on the menu is a staple in Thailand,” says general manager Zak Taillon. “It’s super traditional, and I didn’t realize that until I went there and saw the quail eggs being cooked on the street.” Cooked and served piping hot in a cast iron kanom krok pan with indents for each tiny egg, quail eggs seasoned with soy sauce and scallions are undoubtedly the most popular dish at Boda, followed closely by the Thai sticky rice ball, a deceptively basic-looking snack that is especially tasty. So too are a parade of skewers from the grill bar: just-crispy pork belly with tamarind dipping sauce, shiitake mushrooms brushed

Opposite page: Boda co-owner Dan Sripasert, left, and general manager Zak Taillon. This page: Shiitake mushroom skewers with a glass of Meggy, a sour saison from Foulmouthed Brewing in South Portland. MAY // 2018

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"THAI FOOD HAS A LOT OF FLAVOR AND IT'S ALL ABOUT BALANCING IT." –DAN SRIPASERT with sesame oil, tender flank steak marinated in lemongrass, garlic, lime leaves, turmeric, coconut milk, palm sugar, and galangal, a heady mixture that infuses the beef with extraordinary depth. “Thai food has a lot of flavor and it’s all about balancing it,” says Sripasert. The cocktails served at Boda’s ten-stool bar are as lively as the food. Taillon figures he’s made thousands of the signature Thai Basil Tom Collins, a refreshing blend of gin, lemon juice, homemade sour mix, and muddled Thai basil that goes down perhaps too easily on a warm evening. It’s easier to take my time with the complex Fuge’s Dilemma, a bright red, herbal spin on the Manhattan made with whiskey infused with Eleven Tigers tea. The bar also offers a variety of local, often unusual beers, always a good match for Thai food. Pad thai is among Boda’s entrees, but it’s prepared in the traditional Bangkok street-food

style. Instead of a pile of noodles, the various ingredients are wrapped in a thin omelet, with crunchy raw bean sprouts, chopped peanuts, chili flakes, and lime as accompaniments. Another traditional dish, often available as a special, is khao kluk kapi, a pretty arrangement of ingredients—crispy fried pork and slices of Chinese sausage; thinly sliced mango, cucumber, shallots, and omelet; diced green beans and Thai chili; fried dried shrimp—surrounding a dome of shrimp-paste-flavored rice. When everything is combined, the flavor is at once intense and sublime, with a range of textures that makes me lift forkful after forkful to my mouth. Chicken curry noodle soup is similarly astonishing. A bone-in chicken breast and thigh are submerged in a rich, coconut milk-based curry broth with egg noodles, topped with strands of crispy wonton. I tell Sripasert the broth seems almost like savory caramel and he nods knowingly. Gluten-free diners will find plenty of options

at Boda, including the quail eggs, rice ball (both made with gluten-free soy sauce), and my favorite dessert, sticky black rice pudding with coconut cream. While Taillon sometimes has to educate first-timers about Boda’s food, vegetarians and those with dietary restrictions are pleased to find there are so many options, he says. Anyone looking for takeout, however, will be disappointed. “We want people to have the food hot off the grill, the quail eggs in the pan that it comes in,” says Taillon. “We want to make sure that everyone who comes in is seated, gets the drink that they like, the food that they like, and has the real experience. The coolest thing that lets me know we’re doing a good job is that the entire Thai restaurant community from Portland comes here.” Boda 671 Congress St. 207.347.7557 bodamaine.com

Opposite page: Skewered shrimp and beef are both marinated in a flavorful mixture of lemongrass, garlic, lime leaves, turmeric, coconut milk, palm sugar, and galangal. This page, from left: Kanom krok quail eggs and the sticky Thai rice ball are two of Boda's most popular small plates. A Thai basil Tom Collins. Before eating khao kluk kapi, the various ingredients are mixed into the rice in the center of the plate. MAY // 2018

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My girlfriend, Caroline, and I live in Portland, but this weekend it’s also the location for our 36-hour getaway. Maine Media Collective’s office is located near Portland’s eastern waterfront, so our first stop is at Shipyard Brewing Company’s recently expanded tasting room. We each order Finder, Shipyard’s take on the popular hazy New England-style IPA. It’s my new favorite from Maine’s largest brewery. We check in to our accommodations for the weekend, the classic Portland Regency Hotel and Spa. After dropping our bags in our room, which has a private deck that looks down Market Street toward the water, we walk toward the Arts District for Portland’s First Friday Art Walk. Maine College of Art has its third annual Zine Fair on display with stacks of colorful DIY publications on tables and some strungup on clothespins and wires. Next we walk to the Portland Museum of Art, where the 2018 Biennial is on display through June 3. It features a range of more than 60 works by 25 artists connected to Maine. 28 OLD PORT

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We arrive early for our reservation at Sur Lie, so Caroline has a glass of grüner veltliner, while I enjoy the Hired Gun, a bourbon-based cocktail with Pimm’s, cinnamon syrup, absinthe, and Coastal Root bitters. We both order the tapasstyle tasting menu, which consists of a variety of small plates that display the talents of chef Emil Rivera, including a standout sweet pea hummus.

We venture off the peninsula and just outside the city to visit Mackworth Island, which is connected to Falmouth by a causeway. We follow the one-and-a-half-mile trail around Mackworth for views of Casco Bay’s islands and fairy house villages constructed just off the dirt path in the woods.

For a nightcap, we stop in to the Armory Lounge in the lower level of the Regency. There are few places in Portland as fitting for sipping on a classic cocktail as a corner of the Armory in one of its armchairs. Our drinks—a dirty martini for her and an old fashioned for me— are perfectly executed, boozy, and ice cold.

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Ready for something more substantial than a doughnut, we head off the peninsula to Rose Foods for bagels with lox and cream cheese. Back in the Old Port, we walk toward Commercial Street. We take some photos of the Instagramable back side of Harbor Fish Market, then visit another Portland institution, J’s Oyster. These large oysters are best enjoyed with a healthy dollop of cocktail sauce and a squeeze of lemon and washed down with a beer.

After planning our day out in bed with a carafe of hot coffee, we don our running gear in preparation for a windy run along the water. Our route takes us down to Commercial Street and along the Eastern Promenade Trail. We stop at Coffee By Design on India Street after our run for more coffee and glazed treats from the Holy Donut.

The Old Port has numerous independent retailers, and we begin with LeRoux Kitchen, sampling a selection of olive oils and vinegars and checking out the vast selection of Le Creuset cookware. Portland Dry Goods has a collection of quality and stylish men’s and women’s clothing and accessories, including beautiful and masculine necklaces

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and bracelets from local metalsmith Cat Bates. At Gus and Ruby Letterpress, we find a charming and whimsical selection of cards and other paper products, pens, candles, jewelry, and more. Across Exchange Street, Peyote Moon offers women’s clothing and accessories, curated from small-batch companies. After fueling up with Bard Coffee, we walk toward the East End for an afternoon bite and drinks. The Honey Paw consistently serves some of Portland’s best and mostinteresting dishes, and our rare beef salad and lobster wontons don’t disappoint. We decide that the half-dozen oysters we ate earlier weren’t enough bivalves for the day, so we head toward The Shop Raw Bar and Shellfish Market on Washington Avenue. We wash

down a dozen more oysters with glasses of dry white wine on tap.

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Inner Washington Avenue is home to some of my favorite places to eat and drink, so we stay in the neighborhood for dinner. Izakaya Minato, open for just over a year, is cozy and hip, with Japanese gastropub-style small plates. The omakase tasting option might be the best $30 you will spend in Portland.

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We schedule massages for our last morning at the Regency. The full-service spa with a Jacuzzi, saunas, steam rooms, and a fitness

room is below the hotel, an oasis tucked in a busy section of the Old Port. The signature Regency Massage incorporates Swedish and deep-tissue techniques, hot stones, and aromatherapy. Spa director April Rossignol is warm and welcoming, offering recommendations for treatments. We continue our laid-back morning with brunch at Little Giant in the West End with our friends Kit and Lennie. The space is bright and comfortable. Little Giant, which also offers dinner seven nights week, has one of my favorite cocktail menus, especially at breakfast. My Nashville hot chicken and waffles is deeply satisfying and the perfect end to our 36HRS in Portland.

01 A rocky detour off of the Eastern Promenade Trail. 02 Walking to the end of a jetty on Mackworth Island at high tide. 03 Nashville hot chicken and waffles from Little Giant. 04 Coffee in bed at the Portland Regency Hotel and Spa. 05 Curated goods at Peyote Moon. 06 There’s more than bagels for sale at the sun-filled Rose Foods. 07 Oysters on the half shell and white wine on tap at The Shop Raw Bar and Shellfish Market. MAY // 2018

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A Prescription for Change P h y s i c i a n a n d a d m i n i s t r a t o r Da n L a n d r y advocates for healthcare reform.

A technician moves around the operating suite, making sure the necessary equipment is in place. Lights shine brightly overhead, reflecting off the metal surfaces. A nurse murmurs a few final words of comfort and nods to the practitioner who is waiting to give the patient anesthesia. “Breathe deeply, and count backward from 10,” says the man wearing a surgical mask, who is sitting near the patient’s head. Dr. Dan Landry has been on both sides of the mask. After more than two decades as an anesthesiologist, in 2015 he fell off a ladder at home and broke both his legs. The pain was not only physical; it was—as it is for many people— financial. Although he had health insurance, it cost Landry $15,000. “My injury didn’t propel me to go into healthcare economics, but

it illustrates the problem,” says Landry. “For every patient who is undergoing treatment, the finances of that care are in the front in their mind.” Landry spent 15 years in the highest levels of management for Spectrum Healthcare Partners, before stepping down in January to return to clinical practice and become an advocate for change. “I believe that if we don’t reform the healthcare system in this country, it threatens everything we know.” Landry grew up in Sanford, and graduated from his hometown high school. He went on to earn a degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Maine in Orono. After completing his undergraduate education (and spending a few years as a ski bum in Vail, Colorado), Landry decided to follow his older

brother, David, into medicine. “I grew up without a father,” says Landry. “David was a father figure, so I modeled myself after him.” Landry attended Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston, and initially thought he might become an orthopedic surgeon. David (an anesthesiologist), and his wife, Dianne (an internal medicine specialist with the Veterans Administration) suggested that anesthesia might be a better fit. After completing his medical internship, Landry trained in anesthesiology at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, and in pediatric anesthesiology at Boston Children’s Hospital. While in Boston, Landry fortuitously reconnected with an acquaintance from the University of Maine: his future wife, Deborah.

Opposite page: A practicing physician, Dr. Dan Landry also has an extensive background in healthcare administration, both of which have contributed to his passion for health policy reform.

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This page, clockwise from top left: Lab coats at the ready at Mercy Hospital in Portland. A stethoscope. Landry, left, confers with colleague Dr. Orion Nohr. Tools of the anesthesiologist's trade: endotracheal tube and laryngoscope. Opposite page: Landry in an obstetrical suite at Mercy Hospital. Many families enter the healthcare system for the first time during pregnancy, labor, and deliveryâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;some women will require care from anesthesiologists while in labor or during Cesarean sections.

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They recognized one another while traveling on the T. A graduate of York High School, Deborah has an undergraduate degree in zoology and animal biology from the University of Maine and a Ph.D. in molecular and cellular biology from Brandeis University in Waltham, Massachusetts. After living and working in Boston for several years, Deborah and Dan returned to Maine in 1994. Upon his return, Landry joined Spectrum Healthcare Partners, focusing his practice on the care of children and adults with cardiac disease. He also became active in administration and health policy, eventually managing the largest division within Spectrum, and serving as that organization’s president and chairman of the board. “I firmly believe that physicians should be in leadership positions in hospitals and healthcare,” says Landry, who now lives in Yarmouth. “Non-physician administrators

“ CHANGE NOT ONLY IS OCCURING, IT HAS TO OCCUR.” – DR. DAN LANDRY certainly have their heart in the right place, but physicians have a deeper understanding of what it means to take care of patients.” “More doctors need to learn the language of business, so that they can have conversations across disciplines,” says Landry, who is studying for a master of science degree in health policy and economics at the London School of Economics and Political Science. “Change not only is occurring, it has to occur. Physicians have got to be on board with what’s coming, and that’s hard.” The rising cost of healthcare is having a widespread impact on people across the country. According to a 2016 survey done by the Kaiser Family Foundation and the New York Times, “among people with health insurance, one in five working-age Americans report having problems paying medical bills in the past year. This often causes serious financial challenges and changes in an individual’s employment and lifestyle.” Landry does not believe that health insurance is the answer to this growing dilemma. “Insurance companies don’t have an

impetus to change healthcare; they are simply a conduit for the money,” he says.

like Jeff Bezos, Warren Buffett, and those folks who have the money to invest in it,” says Landry.

Consumers, and the companies that employ them, are taking a hard look at the situation. Employee healthcare represents one of the single largest expenditures for companies. “They are the ones who will push for solutions,” says Landry. “It gets right back to why health insurance was developed in the first place, which was to keep the workforce healthy.” Earlier this year, the CEOs of Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway, and J.P. Morgan Chase announced a joint venture designed to explore better options for their United States employees and families. “Healthcare reform is going to come from people

The father of two sons, 23-year-old Samuel and 20-year-old Christopher, Landry is especially aware of the issue’s impact on the next generation—and generations to come. He seeks to transform the medical system that he has worked within for years. “I’m concerned about our kids, and their ability to pay for healthcare,” says Landry. “If we don’t change this trajectory, our kids and their families are going to really struggle.” Hear more from Dr. Dan Landry on Love Maine Radio with Dr. Lisa Belisle. lovemaineradio.com MAY // 2018

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BAL ANCING BODIES, OPENING MINDS At Wildwood Health Center, acupuncture is made accessible and affordable.

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hen Sasha Rose and Daniel Katz first started Wildwood Health Center in downtown Portland, they could only afford to rent a single room. “It was about half the size of this one,” says Rose. The idea is astonishing; we’re sitting in a space no larger than the average bedroom, outfitted with an adjustable bed, a dresser, a hanging pot of devil’s ivy that trails its green tendrils almost to the floor, and a few comfortable chairs. This is one of four rooms Rose and Katz use for meeting with patients—behind a graceful courtyard, inside an old brick building, they have a reception area, an office, storage space, and a large room where they can see multiple acupuncture patients at once. But 13 years ago, they had just one bed, one tiny closet for their numerous herbs and supplements, and a desk in the shared lobby that they used as their reception area. “We had to take turns—one of us would check in the patient at the desk, and the other would see them, and we’d switch off,” Katz remembers. “It was fun for awhile,” Rose insists. They lock eyes for a moment and I can see, briefly, the faintest outline of their fruitful partnership. Wildwood Health Center has grown by leaps and bounds, and it’s not easy to pinpoint exactly why. There are too many reasons.

There’s the conventional medical system, which is frustrating for many patients to navigate (and so they seek out alternative or complementary practices from people like Rose and Katz). There’s the community the center has fostered (they have many longterm patients, including some who have been with them since the beginning). And there’s the workplace culture (practitioners are given freedom to treat patients according to their areas of expertise, which range from oncology to nutrition to Lyme disease). But perhaps the most unusual aspect of Wildwood Health Center is a commitment to making acupuncture affordable and accessible. Each month, approximately 550 people are seen in the community acupuncture program, where each treatment costs just $35. (Acupuncture treatments typically range from $80 to $140 for a single session.) According to Katz, acupuncture should be more widely available to people of various income ranges because the treatment provides “a different and valuable perspective on how the body optimally functions.” When Katz, Rose, or any of their licensed practitioners meet a new patient, they start by looking for patterns in the body that aren’t optimal. They try to get a broad overview of the patient’s health, from their sleep patterns to their digestive issues to their mental health.

Opposite page: Daniel Katz, co-owner of Wildwood Health Center, treats a patient in his Portland office.

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“I think of my job as nudging the body toward a dynamic balance,” Katz says. He explains that access to alternative medical treatments is often limited; not everyone can afford to manage their pain or treat their ailments the way they would like. “It was important for us to give access to these treatments to our whole community,” he says. “Now, we have homeless people coming in and sitting next to doctors and lawyers. I think of the community acupuncture clinics as the social justice of medicine—everybody gets the same treatment.” Rose and Katz have also recently announced a partnership with the Cancer Community Center that offers anyone in active treatment eight free acupuncture sessions. “Research has shown that acupuncture can help with the side effects of chemotherapy,”

Katz says. “Specifically fatigue, nausea, vomiting, and neuropathy.” While there isn’t much research on how acupuncture can help with the anxiety associated with undergoing cancer treatment, Rose and Katz have observed that patients often feel more relaxed after their treatments, and many report that the acupuncture provides some much-needed positivity in their overall treatment plan. “When you’re undergoing chemotherapy,” Katz adds, “you may feel like everything you’re doing is about killing the cancer.” In contrast, acupuncture is about feeling better, balancing the body, and quieting the mind. It’s not about destruction of cells, but rather healing the body. While Rose and Katz use a variety of alternative techniques, they’re quick to note that their work isn’t always an alternative to Western

This page: “We’re blessed with a very large toolbox,” says Wildwood co-owner Sasha Rose. Opposite page: Katz performs an ancient treatment called cupping therapy to treat a patient's back pain. The flame is used to heat up the glass cup and create suction, which loosens muscles and improves blood flow.

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medicine, nor do they promote ignoring the hospital-based system altogether. “Often, we try to complement the treatment that is going on outside these walls,” says Katz. “Our treatment isn’t always instead of going to the doctor, but along with.” For instance, Katz might provide acupuncture treatments to a patient who is also seeing a psychiatrist to deal with issues surrounding anxiety or depression. One of their colleagues, Renee Lang, specializes in Lyme disease. (Like Rose, Lang is a naturopathic doctor, meaning that they have both achieved a doctoral level of medical training.) “Her recommendations often include antibiotics along with herbs, supplements, and maybe even acupuncture,” says Rose. However, Rose notes that sometimes Wildwood provides alternative options to patients who prefer not to follow their doctor’s orders. She recently saw a woman who had been prescribed Nexium for heartburn and acid reflux. The patient didn’t want to be on this

treatment, and her primary care physician didn’t want her to be on it either, but “they had nothing else to offer,” says Rose. “I put her on various supplements and gave her diet recommendations. In a week or two she was off the Nexium. In that case, we provided an alternative treatment.” She also describes a situation in which a young woman came to her for back pain. The woman disclosed that she was also experiencing incontinence. “I knew immediately that was a red flag in someone her age,” Rose says. “That was a potentially dangerous situation,” Katz adds. “We got her to urgent care right away.” This is typical of Wildwood Health Center; they merge and meld medical practices, using Chinese medicine, Western medicine, acupuncture, and physical therapy to create a whole-body approach that works for their patients. “We’re blessed with a very large toolbox,” Rose says. They’ve created a comfortable space, with

Opposite page: Katz and Rose have decorated some of the walls at the health center with representations of ancient acupuncture tools. This page: Katz performs acupuncture on a patient in the community acupuncture room, where treatment is offered in a group setting at a reduced rate. MAY // 2018

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white linens on the beds and art by local painters hanging on the walls. “Everything is for sale, too,” Katz says, “and unlike a gallery, we don’t take a commission.” While there are visual cues that this is a health center—the reclining beds, the closet full of supplements—it doesn’t feel like a doctor’s office. It’s a little less buttoned-up, a little homier. That’s intentional. “We want people to come in the door and breathe a sigh of relief,” says Katz. “And our receptionist tells us that people often do exactly that.” Although Rose and Katz have enjoyed watching their business grow, the most

exciting part of their work remains the same as it always was: they are just happy to heal. “We’ve been doing this for 13 years, and every once in awhile, we check in and say, ‘Do we want to be doing this? Why are we doing this?’” Rose says. “For me, it always comes back to those little moments with a patient, when I can connect with them. To see people in their true selves, to share a little part of their life—it’s a privilege to witness that.” After a momentary pause, she adds, “To play a role, in whatever way we can, in healing is an honor. And that doesn’t ever get old.”

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This page: Katz and Rose hope that people will come into their space and feel immediately relaxed; everything, from the reception area to the community acupuncture room, has been designed to help patients feel at ease.

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Perched high on the Western Promenade, the main campus of Maine Medical Center (MMC) is visible from nearly every vantage point in Portland. The largest hospital in Maine, it has the state’s busiest trauma center and draws patients from throughout northern New England for specialized medical care. From the Italian Gothic original buildings, designed by Francis Fassett and completed in 1892, to a 2015 addition of surgical suites, MMC has continually updated and expanded its facilities to accommodate the latest technology and standards of patient care. This month, it begins a $512 million building project that will advance both of those goals, while also improving a prominent section of the surrounding cityscape. When the MMC “campus replacement and modernization project” is complete in 2023, the nine-story, gray concrete parking garage wall that now looms over Congress Street will be replaced by a sleek steel and glass structure with a new entrance to the hospital on its ground floor. “For years, we’ve had our back to Congress Street, and we’re now going to face it, which is

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“For years, we’ve had our back to Congress Street, and we’re now going to face it.” –JEFF SANDERS

going to engage Congress Street in a very different way than what we’ve been able to do in the past,” says MMC Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Jeff Sanders. His arrival at MMC in 2010 just happened to coincide with the rollout of the expansion project, which had been talked about for several years but put on hold during the recession. A native of northern Maine, Sanders returned to the state from Salt Lake City, Utah, where he spent a decade in hospital administration. “When I came to MMC, [President] Rich Petersen gave me all these blueprints they had at the time and said, ‘We need to get going on this,’” he says. Renderings for the hospital’s new entrance show convenient access for both vehicles and pedestrians, with a wide plaza for patient drop-off and pick-up and grassy areas abutting the sidewalk. “There’s a lot of excitement about what this will do to this section of the city,” Sanders continues. “If you talk with the city planning department, which I do a lot right now, one of the two areas that they’ve highlighted as part of their comprehensive plan for redevelopment is the St. John

Opposite and this page: As part of the Maine Medical Center's “campus replacement and modernization project,” the outdated, too-small employee parking garage on Congress Street will be torn down and replaced with a modern building housing state-of-theart surgical and procedural suites, single patient rooms, and a bright, new entrance to the hospital.

neighborhood. Having a $300 million dollar tower on Congress Street will make a good investment for patient care, but I think it’s also going to help enhance the area.” Even more significant than the orientation and exterior of the new Congress Street tower—is what will be inside: 20 state-of-the-art surgical and procedural suites and 64 new patient rooms. Many procedures that once required hospital stays are now performed on an outpatient basis, so patients who need to be hospitalized are usually quite sick. Currently, MMC often has a shortage of available patient beds, because it cares for the sickest patients in the state and those patients usually require single rooms—today’s medical standard. Overall, the project will add 128 new rooms, half designated to cardiovascular care in the Congress Street tower and the other half designated to oncology in three new floors being added on to the existing East Tower. “Heart and cancer care are two pretty important programs, and two that we anticipate will continue to grow given the aging population,” says Sanders.

The ambitious, five-year project is being tackled in stages. The first phase begins on May 7, when construction starts on the East Tower, and two additional levels being added to the visitors parking garage. The second phase of the project focuses on improving parking for MMC employees. “Compared to our peers both inside and outside our region, we have the lowest supply of parking for visitors and employees, which is not only difficult for normal operations, but creates the inability to adjust to things like a major winter storm,” says Sanders. Because the existing 50-year-old employee garage is inadequate for current staffing levels, many hospital employees start their day searching for a spot in one of five satellite lots. Construction will begin this fall on a roughly 2,400-space parking garage on St. John Street that will allow the hospital to consolidate employee parking in one place. When it is complete, the old garage will be torn down. “It gives us a great footprint to build the Congress Street tower,” says Sanders. He anticipates that with the new entrance and so many employees parking just a few blocks away, the area should see increased foot traffic. “I think

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that in itself will change the dynamic of what goes on with Congress Street.” Anticipating the change, a group that includes nearby coworking space Peloton Labs and the Parkside Neighborhood Association is developing plans to transform Bramhall Square, a triangle-shaped, steeply sloped “pocket park” on the corner of Congress and Deering streets across from the hospital. MMC has earmarked $30,000 for the project through a new community development grant program that will annually provide that amount for local improvements. Further down the hill, the owners of the Union Station Plaza have retained a Connecticut-based architecture firm to redesign the storefronts and signage at the strip mall—another upgrade for the area.

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While the project is being driven by clinical needs, the hospital is also committed to being a good neighbor. The original plan to build a 13-story parking garage on the corner of Gilman and Congress streets was scrapped when residents objected, and Sanders has held regular meetings with neighborhood groups and local business owners to address other concerns, including what might happen the next time the hospital needs to update or expand. Last fall, the Portland City Council agreed to designate what is called an institutional overlay zone, which establishes a framework for future expansion around the existing hospital campus, including specifications such as setting maximum building heights for various areas on the campus. “It gives us a lot of predictability about where we

This page: Congress Street and the St. John Street neighborhood, viewed from the top floor of the employee parking garage. Opposite page: Two new floors will be added to the top of the existing visitors’ parking garage.

can grow, but it also gives the neighbors an expectation that we’re not going to grow outside of that area,” says Sanders. He is also mindful of the impact the construction process will have, given the density of the neighborhood. “It’s one of the reasons we’ve hired Turner, one of the largest healthcare construction management firms in the country,” he says. “They’ve done a lot of the work in Boston around those large medical centers in pretty tight environments.” There will be times that a section of Congress Street will be closed, including eight weeks this spring. “It’s the only place we can put the 300-foot crane needed to add on to the visitors’ garage,” says Sanders. His background has prepared Sanders to navigate the complexities of the project, and it appears

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to be a role he relishes. A former aide to Senator George Mitchell, he also worked for a medical trade group in Washington, D.C., before going to graduate school. “It was in that job that I watched what the CEOs of big teaching hospitals and the deans of medical schools did, and I thought, ‘That’s a really cool environment,’” he says. “They’ve got to run a complex business, with a lot of other help, and they’ve got to be attuned to the political landscape. It’s a combination I loved.” Sanders is acutely aware of the role MMC plays in Maine’s largest city. With patient care, research, and medical school partnerships, the hospital is a big presence apart from its hilltop perch. As Portland itself continues to evolve and grow, it’s smart for MMC to be engaged, and to embrace opportunities to be part of the conversation. It’s what good neighbors do.

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In 2015, Margaret and Joe Ybarra’s search for their first home was featured on HGTV’s House Hunters. Watching the Ybarras reconcile their wishes and bank account, one is less likely to think, “Wow, they are going to find their dream house” than, “Wow, what a dream couple.” They sweetly debate location and amenities while making clear that they love their chosen city of Portland, and each other to boot. Because they both telecommute—she as a digital marketing consultant, and he as a web developer for Thinkbean in Boston—Margaret and Joe had the luxury of choosing, more or less, where in the country they wanted to live. Although Margaret grew up in Sanford, she met Joe, a Long Beach, California, native, when the two were students at San Jose State University. Though initially just friends, by the time Margaret got her first job in Colorado, Joe was ready, he says, to “chase after her.” When they were thinking about more permanent roots—an actual house purchase—they considered other cities, but the chance to live near family and the water won them over.

They rented for a year on the Eastern Promenade, and then, to save for a down payment, lived for a subsequent year with family in New Hampshire and Colorado. When they returned to Portland, Margaret had the sense she’d like to live on the peninsula and Joe that he might like a garage and a little more land. Finances remained a concern, though, as their yearly budget has two important, non-residential line items: travel and fashion, which function as both passion and avocation for the pair.

Joe and Margaret Ybarra with their dog Hunter, a hound mix, on the front porch of their South Portland home. Margaret is wearing suede mules and a C/Meo Collective blouse. Joe’s leather Oxfords are from Saks Fifth Avenue, and his shirt is from LL Bean. MAY // 2018

SOUTH PORTLAND BECAME THEIR FINANCIALLY SAVVY COMPROMISE, WHICH FELT LIKE AN OPPORTUNITY IN THE END. Margaret and Joe document where they are in the world (and what Margaret wore while there) in a blog titled 5th and Magnolia. Joe serves as photographer and Margaret as writer. The project began as a way to share travel pictures with friends and family while abroad. Because friends inquired about their itinerary and Margaret’s outfits, the private project morphed into a way to share Margaret’s take on fashion, beauty, and fitness, as well as to chronicle their trips. It also became a way for Joe, who was a fine arts major in college, to use his digital photography skills. Margaret is, in Joe’s words, “a wizard with deals,” and her skill has meant affordable trips to Paris, Iceland, Italy, Fiji, Australia, and New Zealand, among other destinations. She also keeps her clothing budget down by using Rent the Runway for her party outfits, including an ombre sequined sheath dress she recently wore to an Equality Maine gala. As for Joe, Margaret describes his sartorial style as “modern classic.” In photos, he often appears in a sport coat or suit with a colorful pocket square. For a home, South Portland became their financially savvy compromise, which felt like an opportunity in the end. Here was a new neighborhood to explore. Plus, the area was quiet, without the same tourist traffic as Portland proper. They liked the opportunity South Portland afforded them to be closer to the water and to take daily walks with their beloved dog, Hunter, at Willard Beach. Soon local favorites included Elsmere Barbecue, Otto, Foulmouthed

This page, from top: A backyard gathering with family and friends, from left: Margaret’s cousin Laurie Sullivan; Rebecca Woll and Tom Kropf (co-owners of Shift Portland, where the Ybarras work out); Margaret; and Margaret’s aunt and uncle, Betty and Roger Howes. Outdoor furniture is from Home Depot. Margaret in her home office with Hunter sitting where he always sits while she works. Opposite page: The main floor dining area has a custom-made lighting fixture from The Lamp Goods in Winterport, a painting from HomeGoods, and a dining table and bench from Macy’s. The upholstered chairs are from Joss and Main.

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Opposite page, clockwise from top left: On a wall in the dining area are a sign from LL Bean and an old ship’s wheel that the Ybarras found at the Shop Next Door in Camden. A backlit wooden whale from Angelrox in Biddeford hangs above a wood and iron bar cart from Joss and Main. The owners' bedroom has an upholstered bench from Wayfair, drapes from Christmas Tree Shops, pillows from HomeGoods, and a dresser from Joss and Main. This page: The kitchen was largely renovated before the Ybarras moved in, though they added new lighting from House of Lights in Scarborough. They continued the nautical theme that appears throughout the house with a lobster sign from LL Bean, a lobster pillow from Day Trip Society in Kennebunkport, and a compass clock from Land’s End Gift Shop on Bailey Island.

Brewing, the Cookie Jar, and Scratch Bakery. Bug Light Park with its greenery and minilighthouse, and Portland Head Light and Fort Williams Park, with Maine’s oldest lighthouse, became favorite spots for fashion shoots for the blog. From the outside, the Ybarras’ home is unassuming, with white shingles and navy blue shutters that reference its location near the sea. The house was in move-in condition when the couple found it, which was shortly after a major renovation that had replaced the roof and windows and added a second-story (with recessed lighting, hardwood floors, and high ceilings) to the original home. At the same time, the first floor was renovated to include an updated kitchen with new appliances, granite countertops, cabinets, and slate flooring. The ground floor consists of an L-shaped, open floorplan, which facilitates entertaining while cooking, a plus given that the couple likes to have people in as much as they like to go out. They have annual Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and “Friendsgiving” parties, which include

themed games and a photo booth, as well as food and drink. The second floor has three bedrooms, one of which serves as a shared office, as well as a full bath. What makes the house unique is how much Margaret and Joe have made it their own, reflecting their fun, upbeat vibe. They’ve filled the space with art and clever purchases from local shops, their travels, and online retailers like Joss and Main and Wayfair. The look might be described as “industrial coastal”— beach-y decor combined with contemporary furnishings in a way that feels fresh and hip. Ocean-inspired details include a ship’s wheel and a large metal compass as wall art, a folk-art style wooden whale sign, lamps with seahorse bases, and throw pillows in colorful fabrics featuring fish, starfish, coral, and lobsters. Small touches include an anchor doorstop, decorative coral and shells, lobster coat hooks, and starfish towel holders. (Maine venues for purchases include Local Color in Kennebunkport, the Shop Next Door in Camden, Portland Architectural Salvage, and Scarborough’s House of Lights.)

Iron and wood—used on the bar cart, entertainment center, and coffee table— account for the industrial feel, as does a custom-made dining room chandelier with mason jars and pendants from Lamp Goods in Winterport. A Joss and Main upholstered headboard and bench for the owners’ bedroom, a custom sectional from Hub Furniture, and a farmhouse dining table from Wayfair are a few of the more luxurious pieces. Given that Margaret and Joe collaborate on their website, work in the same home office, and attend social events together, one might imagine they each have a handful of solitary pursuits, but their other great love is fitness, and they work out together five or six days a week. They are enthusiastic about the personal trainers they have found at Shift on Preble Street, as well as the classes at Jibe Cycling Studio, where Margaret now teaches, and Portland Power Yoga. On days they aren’t at a session or class, they like to run. A favorite route takes them from South Portland into the Old Port to the Eastern Promenade, and then, quite happily, home again. MAY // 2018

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The Little Gnomes Winter Garden was one of Birth Roots’s signature “Little Events”—community events that are designed for babies and toddlers 0-36 months old and their parents and grandparents. This February event was attended by over 200 guests and featured live music by the Maine Squeeze Accordion Ensemble. 01

“Birth Roots programming and community events seek to address the isolation and exhaustion that have come to define early parenthood.” —Leah Deragon, Birth Roots co-founder

01 Paige Pomeroy, research scientist at Sappi North America, Ben Pomeroy, engineer, and their daughter, Isa Pomeroy 02 Baby Mo in a gnome hat 03 Hailee Morin and daughter, Lennon Morin 04 Wendy Richards, Birth Roots board member, and Tiffany Carter Skillings, midwife and founder of Tree of Life Naturopathic and Midwifery Care 05 Peter Blackstone and Sally Trice, both of the Maine Squeeze Accordion Ensemble 06 Children play in a pool of sprinkles 07 Children, parents, and caretakers came together to relax, have fun, and enjoy arts and crafts 08 Baby Finn in a gnome hat

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Artists and art enthusiasts gathered at the Portland Art Gallery in March for the opening reception of Martha Burkert’s and Britta Bruce’s shows. The event included wine poured by sommelier Chris Petersen and live entertainment by musician Joe Rillo, who played wind instruments as visitors celebrated the artists’ work. 01

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01 The Portland Art Gallery on Middle Street 02 Alec Bruce, and Britta Bruce, artist 03 Kathy Davis, vice president of Welch Sign, and Terry Davis, president of Welch Sign 04 Jack Leonardi, chief financial officer at Maine Media Collective and Allen Bunker, artist 05 Holly Lombardo, artist, and Walter Hodgdon 06 Martha Burkert, artist 07 Casey Lovejoy, community development manager at Maine Media Collective Paul Koenig, managing editor of Maine magazine, and Kendra McDonald, Portland Art Gallery 08 Suzanne Piecuch, paginator at Sun Media Group, Karen Wood, and Ginie Thorp, counselor at Maine College of Art

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