Features
Where in Maine?
There’s something very fishy about this location. Image subjects: Where in Maine Location: Damariscotta Mills
- By: Neil Jennings
- Photography by: Thomas Mark Szelog
Wayne’s World
Tucked between two gorgeous lakes in the middle of the state, the lovely old village of Wayne remains a mystery to most Mainers. Image subjects: lakeside homes in Wayne Wayne general store Androscoggin yacht club house on hill barn near lake apple orchard Location: Wayne
- By: Stephen Bodio
- and Frank Andrews
- Photography by: Sara Gray
The Art of Collecting
Freeport High School teacher Bruce Brown proves you don’t have to be wealthy to put together a notable art collection. Image subjects: Bruce Brown of Freeport High School Location: Freeport
- By: Edgar Allen Beem
- and John Falk
- Photography by: Randy Ury
A Watershed Event
Even the Mainers who voted in favor of spending $50 million for public lands last November were amazed at how resoundingly the measure won. Image subjects: river and woods field of wildflowers path in woods
- By: Michael McIntosh
- and Jeff Clark
- Photography by: Richard Procopio
Survival of the Fittest
Nurseryman Tom York specializes in rhododendrons of every hue that are hardy enough to withstand a Maine winter. Image subjects: Rhododendrons in Tom York’s garden Tom York in garden Rhododendron – Brown Eyes Rhododendron – Tom’s Unnamed Hybrid ‘Rhododendron hippophaeoides’ Edmond Amateis Rhododendron
- By: Dave Carty
- and Jane Lamb
- Photography by: Kevin Shields
Maine’s One-Man ‘Antiques Roadshow’
Antique dealer, appraiser, and auctioneer Kaja Veilleux is on a mission to salve every last antique and collectible in the state. Image subjects: Kaja Veilleux appraising antiques in his office inside auction gallery Location: Thomaston, Newcastle
- By: Rusty Ward
- and Meadow Rue Merrill
- Photography by: Benjamin Magro
New Kits On the Block
People in West Bath never imagined how interesting it might be to have a family of foxes move in next door. Image subjects: fox kits fox kits fox kits Location: West Bath
- By: Robert Hitt Neil
- and Ken Textor
- Photography by: Thomas Mark Szelog
Departments
Jet-Powered Picnics
Maine boatbuilders are trading inboards with propellers for jet engines.
- By: David Wonderlich
- and James P. Brown
Great Harbor Exhibit
The Great Harbor Maritime Museum puts on a new exhibit for the 2000 season. Location: Northeast Harbor
- By: Tim Leary
- and James P. Brown
Off to Camp
Bangor kids have been sent packing – to camp, that is. Location: Bangor
- By: Michael McIntosh
News Hound
Unearthing 215 years of fish wrapping. Cataloging every newspaper ever published in Maine.
- By: John Barsness
Blooming Heirlooms
Ancient apples still blossom in Aroostook.
- By: Gary Zahm
Catch Phrase
Portland chooses a new slogan to live by. Location: Portland
- By: David Simpson
Boon or Boondoggle?
Like all the hospitals in Maine, the giant veterans complex at Togus is feeling the pinch.
- By: Brook Elliott
- and Jeff Clark
Aroostook Eye-Opener
Letter discusses irony in Loring story about nuclear bunkers.
- By: Timothy Hall
- and John Falk
Retirement Benefits
Letter discusses high tax burden to retirees in Maine as compared to Florida.
- By: Brook Elliott
- and Douglas Smith
Mr. Bean and Me
A new outdoor guide from Maine’s foremost outfitter underscores the huge changes in the woods. Great comparison between the first Bean book “Hunting, Fishing, and Camping” and this new one, which reflects current views on camping and fishing – hunting isn’t even mentioned. Image subjects: man flyfishing
- By: George Bird Evans
- and Bob Noonan
- Photography by: Richard Giguere
Briefly Noted
Books reviewed here include: “Nineteenth Century Lights: Historic Images of American Lighthouses by J. Candace Clifford and Mary Louise Clifford, “Beautiful in All Its Details: The Architecture of Maine’s Public Library Buildings, 1878-1942 by Kirk F. Mohney, “Longstreet Highroad Guide to the Maine Coast”
- By: Worth Mathewson
- and Paul Doiron
Free Lunch
Portland’s Natasha’s restaurant serves free meals to the homeless. Location: Portland
- By: John Barsness
- and Andrew Vietze
Sprawl Fighter
Times Record: CMP no longer subsidizes the cost of extending power to homes distant from power lines.
- By: Vivian Kramer Francher
All-day Kindergarten
Portland Press Herald: Portland extends kindergarten to a full day. Location: Portland
- By: Galen Winter
Leave No Trace
The phrase “Leave No Trace” has meaning as pressures increase on the remaining wilderness areas.
- By: Richard Hall
- and Andrew Vietze
One-Stop Shopping
The popularity of group shops and antique malls has spread across the state. Here is a list of some of the best.
- By: John Brindle
Antique Shows Down East
Nearly every weekend all summer long, Maine antique dealers display their wares. Here is a list of many of the antique shows scheduled for the season.
- By: Clair Kofoed
Launch of a Lifetime
Christening a graceful new schooner turned out to be more momentous than I expected. Location: Camden
- By: Elizabeth Crockett Smith
Offbeat Places to Look
Clusters of antique shops appear in some unlikely Maine communities as well as in some obvious ones.
- By: Tim Leary
Strolling through An Antique Village
Some of Maine’s finest antique shops are to be found in historic Wiscasset. Image subjects: front of “The Marston House” antique shop inside an antique shop Location: Wiscasset
- By: Charles Nicholson
- and Meadow Rue Merrill
- Photography by: Nance Trueworthy
Maine’s Historic Homes
Some of the finest antiques in the state are on display in the historic-house museums that grace many towns and villages.
Guide to Maine Antiques
Over the years, Maine has earned an international reputation for fine antiques, great bargains, and endless collectibles.
- By: Vivian Kramer Francher
May Highlights
Art shows, concerts, and May Day celebrations fill the merry month.
- By: Jerry Wilber
Reflections
Photo of a barber shop in Bethel circa 1897. Location: Bethel
- By: Ellen MacDonald Ward
- and David Wonderlich