Features
Blithe Spirit
By insisting on entertainment of the finest kind, the Public Theatre of Lewiston-Auburn has reached its tenth anniversary with a dedicated audience and a theater of its own. Location: Lewiston-Auburn
- By: Paul Doiron
Inside Thomaston
A rare glimpse behind the walls of Maine’s landmark penitentiary – just a year before it is slated to be demolished. Image subjects: behind the walls of Maine State Prison front view of prison entrance exercise yard of the Maine State Prison inside prison dining room of Maine State Prison East wing of
- By: Jeff Clark
- Photography by: Brian Vanden Brink
Climbing Clarry Hill
No guidebook will tell you about this locally renowned eminence, but anyone who lives in Union will. Image subjects: Blueberry fields on Clarry Hill Blueberry fields on Clarry Hill Blueberry fields on Clarry Hill and stone wall Blueberry fields on Clarry Hill Location: Union
- By: Stuart Williams
- Photography by: Kevin Shields
Starkly November
The rock-ribbed village of Stonington is so spare and sere, its beauty only deepens in autumn. Image subjects: view of homes and bay view of house from porch street scene harbor and granite shoreline granite outcropping and yellow house Location: Stonington, Deer Isle
- Photography by: Brian Vanden Brink
Mr. B’s Marching Miracle
Everyone in Westbrook knows why their high-school band wins so many honors: tireless bandleader George Bookataub. Image subjects: marching band marching down main street Mr. Bookataub marching band marching band Location: Westbrook
- By: Virginia Wright
- Photography by: Tonee Harbert
The Tide That Binds
The spirited newsletter that Billie Todd puts together six times a year invariably becomes the talk of Georgetown island. Image subjects: desk top Billie Todd Location: Georgetown
- By: Meadow Rue Merrill
- Photography by: Benjamin Magro
Red Oaks To the Rescue
Answering an urgent from the U.S. Navy right after Pearl Harbor, the towns of Freeport and Yarmouth rallied to build five huge wooden barges. Image subjects: A Red Oaks barge after launch A Red Oaks barge in ways in preparation for launch logs arriving on truck lumber being hoisted workmen on Red Oaks
- By: William David Barry
- Photography by: Marion Knight Reed
Whats in a Picture?
Photo of Mary Balassee, aka Molly Molasses, taken in mid 1800’s.
- By: David Wonderlich
- and Ellen MacDonald Ward
Maine’s Prison System
Besides the Maine State Prison at Thomaston, the Dept. of corrections manages a number of other facilities.
- By: Jeff Clark
Departments
Southport Shop
What’s happening at Southport Island Marine. Location: South Port Island
- By: James P. Brown
A Racing Yacht
Mike Casey has his new racing sailboat ready for the circuit.
- By: James P. Brown
Woodland Creatures
List of questions and answers about Bigfoot.
Valle’s Valedictory
Decline and fall of a steak house.
State House Stone
Don’t ask where the new granite came from.
- By: Vic Venters
Deer, Oh Deer
Maine faces a curious predicament. Location: Peaks Island
Disruptive Thinking
The governor’s proposal to give computers to kids has sparked a hot debate on Maine education. Image subjects: Gov. Angus King with young student with computer
- By: Jeff Clark
Breakwater Romance
Example of one of the many romances that got their beginning at the Rockland Breakwater.
- By: Susan Worley Thacher
Break of Day
America’s day really begins in Guam.
- By: Alison Hoar
Winter Fun
Where to go for downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, or winter trekking.
Lobstering Tales
Two novelists spin stories around Maine lobstermen – with notably different results.
- By: Agnes Bushell
Briefly Noted
Books reviewed: DeLorme’s “Central Maine Street Atlas”, “Women of the Dawn” by Bunny McBride, and “An American Outrage: A Novel of Quillifarkeag, Maine” by G.K. Wuori.
- By: Paul Doiron
Web Hunting
Now you can get hunting information off the internet.
- By: Andrew Vietze
Referendum Limits
Bangor Daily News: Changes needed to make placing questions on the referendum more difficult.
- By: Stuart Williams
Martha’s Manners
Maine Sunday Telegram: Martha Stewart lacks human courtesy.
Trash Vote
Journal Tribune: Pay-per-bag trash disposal does not lead to dumping in the woods.
It’s Pie Time
Pumpkin pies are the most popular item at the Camden Deli at Thanksgiving time. Location: Camden
- By: Andrew Vietze
Hauling Out
There’s more than one way, I learned, to get your boat ashore for winter.
- By: Ken Textor
Amalfi
Until recently, Rockland was the last place in Maine you’d look for fine Mediterranean fare. Image subjects: Amalfi owner, David Cooke inside restaurant Location: Rockland
- By: Paul Doiron
- Photography by: Michele Stapleton
November Highlights
Music, drama, and several interesting museum shows fill the month.