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Down East February 2003

February 2003

The table of contents from the February 2003 issue of Down East.

Features

Seduced and Enslaved

A growing number of otherwise normal Mainers have fallen prey to the enchantment of orchid growing. Location: Ellsworth

  • By: Richard Grant
  • Photography by: Sara Gray
 

Understanding Maine Winter

A new collection of art by seventy five contemporary and historic artists depicting our longest season, Winter.

  • By: Robert Post
 

Cover

  • Photography by: Kevin Shields
 

Need a Lift?

You might want to tuck your family into a condo at Sugarloaf, one of the liveliest and most laid-back communities in Maine. Location: Sugarloaf

  • By: Virginia Wright
  • Photography by: Sara Gray
 

Battery-Powered Learning

Maine’s pilot program putting laptop computers in seventh grade classrooms is getting rave notices from teachers and students. Location: Portland, Freeport, Pembroke

  • By: Jeff Clark
  • Photography by: Benjamin Magro
 

The Right Channel

Psychic medium, Vicki Monroe does a radio call-in program, gives psychic seminars, and offers private readings.

  • By: Michaela Cavallaro
  • Photography by: David A. Rodgers
 

Departments

Microbrew Harbor

Thirsty sailors near Castine can tie up at Dennett’s Wharf for locally brewed beer and ale plus oysters and a reasonably priced menu. Location: Castine, Bagaduce River

  • By: Ken Textor
 

Aquaculturist Passes

The grandfather of Maine’s aquaculture industry has died. Location: South Bristol

  • By: Ken Textor
 

Local Hero

The Maine Italian sandwich celebrates its centennial. Location: Portland

 

Losing Touch

The dependence on weather channels and official forecasts disconnects us from the real world outside our windows.

 

East-West Byway

Some intrepid Ashlanders are recreating a historic trek. Location: Ashland, Quebec

  • Photography by: Michael Ricci
 

Snow Jobs

Aroostook’s embrace of biathlon is beginning to pay off. Location: Fort Kent, Presque Isle

 

Our War on Coyotes

One of the nation’s foremost outdoors writers says that coyote snaring is both ineffective and inhumane.

  • By: Ted Williams
  • Photography by: Len Rue Jr
 

Protected Area

Concern over an article that Down East ran about Bates-Morse Mountain Conservation Area that will encourage too many people to the delicate, fragile property. Location: Phippsburg

  • By: Judith A. Marden
 

Back to the Land Again?

A new book argues that progress isn’t all it is cracked up to be, and takes up the question of whether it is possible today to live in a sane relationship with the natural world.

  • By: Richard Grant
 

Briefly Noted

A collector’s guide to the tinted landscape prints of Charles Sawyer.

  • By: Paul Doiron
 

Fort Fun

Some of the most interesting sights in Portland Harbor are the old forts. Location: Portland, South Portland

  • By: Andrew Vietze
 

Attack Ad Ban

Maine Sunday Telegram article about Political attack ads.

 

Bangor at the Crossroads

Bangor has learned how popular as well as lucrative cultural and arts events can be. Bangor Daily News article. Location: Bangor

 

Damariscotta Fare

A cozy two-story restaurant retrofitted into an old hardware store. Location: Damariscotta

  • By: Andrew Vietze
 

Sugarloaf Supershow

A world famous team will perform a repertoire of choreographed acrobatic tricks at Sugarloaf in February 2004 Location: Sugarloaf

  • By: Andrew Vietze
 

Durham Delights

Author reminisces about a special winter when he rediscovered ice skating. Location: Durham

  • By: Stephen Leonard
 

The Third Age

Traditional retirement is out of the question for a growing number of aging, yet active Mainers.

  • Photography by: Nance Trueworthy
 

For More Information

A list of chambers of commerce around the state.

 

All the News You Need to Know

A list of Maine newspapers

 

A New Option for Retiring in Maine

A new kind of independent-living community is springing up around the state.

 

On the Marsh, K’port

A superb restaurant offering a cuisine both elegant and whimsical; a feast for the eyes and the palate. Location: Kennebunkport

  • By: Aurelia C. Scott
  • Photography by: Randy Ury
 

Maine Senior Colleges

A list of colleges offering courses geared to the interests of older Mainers.

 

A Quick Tour of Maine

Every corner of the state offers advantages for retirees. Full page Stapleton photo of Cape Porpoise. Location: Cape Porpoise, Kennebunkport

  • Photography by: Michele Stapleton
 

Maine’s Retirement Communities

A comprehensive list of retirement facilities in Maine.

 

Maine By the Numbers

Statistical Chart showing population figures, median income, temperatures, crime rate and more by county.

 

The Hospitals of Maine

A list of hospitals, large and small, all across the state of Maine.

 

February Highlights

Winter festivals and live performances brighten up our shortest month.

 

Skating in Bangor

Vintage photograph of skaters on the Penobscot River, with the old covered bridge in the background, circa 1880. Location: Bangor, Penobscot River

  • By: Ellen MacDonald Ward