Features
Make Way for the Jet Skis
The little jerks who were churning up Kezar Lake reminded me of nothing so much as the bully in a certain classic from my childhood. But it wasn’t just my tranquillity they were violating. Image subjects: photo of page from book Location: Lovell, Kezsar Lake
- By: John Haviland
- and David Morine
- Photography by: Benjamin Magro
Whitecaps and Animal Tracks
With a unique way of capturing Maine, Robert Eric Moore has spent the last fifty years becoming one of the most popular artists in the state – and one of the happiest. Image subjects: Artist Robert Eric Moore with his paintings watercolor “Chicory Mink Tracks” watercolor Crashing Seas” watercolor
- By: Nancy Loftis
- and Meadow Rue Merrill
- Photography by: Amazeen
The Quarry Garden
In an abandoned granite quarry, Sharon and Phid Lawless have built a uniquely beautiful garden, home, and business. Image subjects: Quarry garden Sharon and Phid Lawless at their garden view of flowers in garden stone and cement planters flowers in urn lily pond house and pond Location: West Sullivan
- By: Michael McIntosh
- and Jane Lamb
- Photography by: Kevin Shields
Life in the Slow Lane
Two Swans Island businesses measure their success by the quality and pace of their enterprises. Image subjects: view of dock at Swans Island folded blankets John and Carolyn Grace walking in field – she with blanket on shoulder hand made greeting cards Jane L. Goodrich and James van Pernis in their door
- By: Jeff Clark
- Photography by: Michele Stapleton
Mermaids of Ogunquit
About the only time mermaids are seen on this renowned beach is during the annual sand sculpture contest. Image subjects: people building sand sculptures people building sand sculptures people building sand sculptures people building sand sculptures Location: Ogunquit
- By: Vic Venters
- and Paul Guernsey
- Photography by: Tonee Harbert
Eastport’s Incomparable Fourth
In Maine’s easternmost city, the Independence Day celebration goes on for days and invariably includes a few surprising new twists. Location: Eastport
- By: Ann Brandon
- and Wayne Curtis
Maine’s Best Fried Clams
The best fried clams – what to look for and where to find them. Image subjects: plate of fried clams on rail overlooking bay
- By: Vivian Kramer Francher
- and Ken Textor
- Photography by: Amazeen
Reclaiming a Namesake
Kerrwood, a grand old Blue Hill cottage, has been brilliantly renovated by a family that just happens to be named Kerr. Image subjects: Kerrwood cottage looking out bay window at Kerrwood kitchen at Kerrwood bed room at kerrwood bathroom at Kerrwood looking from porch at Kerrwood cottage out to bay Kerrwood
- By: Paul Doiron
- and Ron Forsyth
- Photography by: Brian Vanden Brink
Private Paintings
Fifty-five years after N.C. Wyeth’s death, the Portland Museum of Art honors the master with a blockbuster show of his personal works.
- By: Vivian Kramer Francher
Away From It All
Better known today as a center for winter fun, Bethel has been famous as a summer resort even longer – and the cool mountain air is only one reason. Image subjects: view of main street White Mountains in distance shingle style house farm house and fields barn Androscoggin River corn field and barn
- By: Elizabeth Peavey
- and Stephen Bodio
- Photography by: Sara Gray
Departments
Moorings Controversy
Moorings for rent by Boston owner cause fuss.
- By: Richard Hall
- and James P. Brown
Lightkeeping Camp
Young women needed for lightkeepers program. Location: Whitehead island
- By: Michael McIntosh
- and James P. Brown
Water Logging
Getting to the bottom of Moosehead.
- By: Chris Dorsey
Loony Tunes
The curious cacophony at Belgrade Lakes. Location: Belgrade Lakes
- By: Galen Winter
Ants Alive
The Maine version of killer bees. Location: Mount Desert Island
- By: Galen Winter
Cruising the Gulf
Everything you ever wanted to know about the ‘Scotia Prince’.
- By: Warner Shedd
In Land We Trust
Local land trusts have spread across Maine faster than almost anyplace else in the nation. Image subjects: Thorne Head on the Kennebec River Location: Thorne Head
- By: Dave Carty
- and Jeff Clark
- Photography by: Anne W. Hammond
May ‘Where in Maine?’
Identifies May ‘Where in Maine?’ as Damariscotta Mills. Location: Damariscotta Mills
- By: David Wonderlich
- and Sally Woolf-Wade
Lumbermen’s Plea
More background on the Lumbermen’s Museum in Patten. Location: Patten
- By: Elliott Hersey
Briefly Noted
Books reviewed here include: “Windows on the Past” Four Centuries of New England Homes” by Jane C. Nylander and Diane Viera, “The Maine Coast Guide for Small Boats: Casco Bay” by Curtis Rindlaub, “The Disappearance of Amy Cave: A True Account of Murder and Justice on the Maine Coast” by Pat Flagg
- By: Michael McIntosh
- and Paul Doiron
Portland’s Parks
A handsome new history of the city’s greenspaces ignores their current conditions. Location: Portland
- By: Al Diamon
Gay Rights Again
Maine Sunday Telegram: Gay Rights is again on the ballot.
- By: Bill Wise
Conservation Coup
Kennebec Journal: A $3.7 million conservation easement will protect Nicatous Lake and about 20,000 acres for recreational use. Location: Nicatous Lake
- By: Norm Strung
Shipping News
OpSail Maine 2000 will attract more than two dozen tall ships from all over the world. Location: Portland
- By: T. Donald Kuhns
- and Andrew Vietze
Our Ax Murderer
The summer Unity was stalked by a killer is one I’ll never forget. Location: Unity
- By: Tom Davis
- and Albert O. Porter
Le Garage
Local folks still flock to this Wiscasset landmark – for the food, the spirit, and the view. Image subjects: Cheryl Rust and Alan Dodge at Le Garage restaurant Location: Wiscasset
- By: Tim Jones
- and Virginia Wright
- Photography by: Randy Ury
July Highlights
You name it – it’s happening somewhere in Maine this month.
Colossus of Hallowell
This granite statue stands today in Plymouth, Massachusetts. Location: Hallowell
- By: John Barsness
- and Ellen MacDonald Ward