June 2003

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

Exploring Lewiston on Foot

An extensive walking tour of Lewiston-Auburn plus short descriptions of tours in five other cities Location: Lewiston-Auburn

In a Class By Herself

Mandy Lantagne IS the class of 2002 on North Haven, all of it. Location: North Haven

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

The Art of Fine Cheesemaking

A closer look at several of Maine’s specialty cheese makers. Location: Appleton, Phippsburg, Lamoine, Brooksville, New Sharon

Bedtime in Edgecomb

Vintage wrought iron bedsteads blossom on the lawn of a ramshackle antique store in Edgecomb Location: Edgecomb

Tiny Marina, Big Service

Buck’s Harbor Marine offers the basics to mariners, instead of offering high end perks. Location: Buck’s Harbor

Tidal Tribulations

The lowest of low tides will occur on Father’s Day weekend this year.

Lupine Lady

A woman in East Boothbay who mails lupine seeds from her garden to those who request them. Location: East Boothbay

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

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

April Mystery

Answer to April’s “Where in Maine?”

Fast Track

The lengthy summertime crawl at the toll booths on the Maine turnpike.

June Jaunts-Maine on Display

A listing of the broad range of museums around the state.

June Jaunts-Strawberry Fields

A listing of farms where visitors can pick their own berries or purchase them ready picked.

What Winthrop Reads

An enterprising little bookstore in central Maine. Location: Winthrop

Acadia By Carriage

Horse-drawn carriage rides around Acadia. Location: Jordan Pond

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

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

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

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

Royal River Grillhouse, Yarmouth

A waterside location and wood-grilled cuisine make this restaurant a standout. Location: Yarmouth

June Highlights

Highlights of things to do & see during the summer of 2003.

The Long Cool Drink

Vintage photo of a man atop a hay wagon, leaning to receive a dipper from a victorian-clad woman.