Features
Leader of the Penobscot Nation
Chief Barry Dana is using his new high profile to educate Mainers about the differences between the Penobscot Way, and the Maine Way. Full page photo of Barry Dana, Photo of Barry and Lori canoeing the white water, Photo of The Danas inside their home Location: Solon. Indian Island
- By: Edgar Allen Beem
- Photography by: David A. Rodgers
Exploring Lewiston on Foot
An extensive walking tour of Lewiston-Auburn plus short descriptions of tours in five other cities Location: Lewiston-Auburn
- By: Aurelia C. Scott
- Photography by: Greg Morley
In a Class By Herself
Mandy Lantagne IS the class of 2002 on North Haven, all of it. Location: North Haven
- By: Gerry Boyle
- Photography by: Benjamin Magro
What’s Tall, Blue, and Very Hardy?
Ken Hewitt has spectacular gardens with delphiniums, tree peonies, Japanese iris, Lilies, Roses and more. Gorgeous garden shots by Kevin Shields Location: Minot
- By: Jane Lamb
- Photography by: Kevin Shields
The Art of Fine Cheesemaking
A closer look at several of Maine’s specialty cheese makers. Location: Appleton, Phippsburg, Lamoine, Brooksville, New Sharon
- By: Brooke Dojny
- Photography by: Benjamin Magro
Bedtime in Edgecomb
Vintage wrought iron bedsteads blossom on the lawn of a ramshackle antique store in Edgecomb Location: Edgecomb
- By: Meadow Rue Merrill
- Photography by: Kevin Shields
Departments
Tiny Marina, Big Service
Buck’s Harbor Marine offers the basics to mariners, instead of offering high end perks. Location: Buck’s Harbor
- By: Ken Textor
Tidal Tribulations
The lowest of low tides will occur on Father’s Day weekend this year.
- By: Ken Textor
Lupine Lady
A woman in East Boothbay who mails lupine seeds from her garden to those who request them. Location: East Boothbay
- Photography by: Michael Ricci
Award for Perfect Attendance
Photo of Susan Collins commenting on her excellent voting record.
Bay State Insult
A trademark battle over the ice cream flavor called “Maine Black Bear.” Location: Skowhegan
- Photography by: Michele Stapleton
Boon Island Tidbits
A few historical notes plus some info on the fundraising efforts to restore the historic lighthouse Location: Boon Island
Proud Relics
The Maine Antique Tractor Festival held on the Farmington Fairgrounds. Location: Farmington
The Yin and Yang of Dandelions
Humorous comparison of the romantic and idealistic versus the blase and realistic opinions of dandelions
Hotels for Hikers
A proposal for a revolutionary new trail system from Bethel to Rockwood. Map drawing by Clover McAllister Location: Carrabasset Valley, Bethel, Rockwood
- By: Jeff Clark
- Photography by: Clover McAllister
April Mystery
Answer to April’s “Where in Maine?”
- By: Edie Moore
Fast Track
The lengthy summertime crawl at the toll booths on the Maine turnpike.
- By: Brian Lanigan
June Jaunts-Maine on Display
A listing of the broad range of museums around the state.
- Photography by: Brian Vanden Brink
June Jaunts-Strawberry Fields
A listing of farms where visitors can pick their own berries or purchase them ready picked.
- Photography by: Jennifer Smith-Mayo
What Winthrop Reads
An enterprising little bookstore in central Maine. Location: Winthrop
- By: Richard Grant
- Photography by: Richard Procopio
Acadia By Carriage
Horse-drawn carriage rides around Acadia. Location: Jordan Pond
- By: Andrew Vietze
Limiting Acadia’s Visitors
Mount Desert Islander Article. The controversy arising over quality of life for residents near Acadia National Park and the number of visitors to the park.
Plugging the Brain Drain
Kennebec Journal Article. The percentage of Maine’s college graduates in general, and the “best & brightest” in particular, who stay in Maine to work.
This Little Piggy
Li’l Piggy’s Barbecue eatery in Rockland. Location: Rockland
- By: Andrew Vietze
- Photography by: Jennifer Smith-Mayo
Shows and Auctions
A preview of some of the events for antique collectors during the summer and fall of 2003.
Top Dog
A peek at art and antique dealer Marvin Sadik. and his extensive collection Location: Scarborough
- By: Edgar Allen Beem
- Photography by: Benjamin Magro
Dad’s First Boat
Nostalgic reminiscence about the Welsh family’s trips to their cottage on Sawyer’s Island during the 1950s and a wooden skiff that dad built. Location: Boothbay Harbor, Sawyer’s Island
- By: William Welsh
A Mall Unlike Any Other
Located in a restored factory building, the Cabots Mill Mall houses 140 dealers in 15,000 square feet of space. Location: Brunswick
- By: Rebecca Martin Evarts
- Photography by: Amazeen
Royal River Grillhouse, Yarmouth
A waterside location and wood-grilled cuisine make this restaurant a standout. Location: Yarmouth
- By: Monica Wood
- Photography by: Randy Ury
June Highlights
Highlights of things to do & see during the summer of 2003.
- Photography by: Richard Procopio
The Long Cool Drink
Vintage photo of a man atop a hay wagon, leaning to receive a dipper from a victorian-clad woman.
- By: Ellen MacDonald Ward