July 2002

Fifty Years on the Cutting Edge

After half a century in Rockport, the Center for Maine Contemporary Art is still discovering and showcasing new artists. Location: Rockport

My Fourth of July Fiasco

Excerpt from Dave Morine’s book, “Vacationland”. Author Morine and his wife spend a less than enjoyable time in France.

Getting to Know Your Local Lobster

Absolutely everything you could want to know about Maine’s favorite crustacean

Secret Sanctuary

One of the prettiest and most kid-friendly preserves in Maine is hidden in plain sight in Falmouth. Location: Falmouth

Alone on an Island

Architect John Silverio designs a self-sufficient home for an island off Boothbay. Location: Boothbay

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Where in Maine?

July’s Where in Maine? photo. Location: Mackerel Cove, Bailey’s Island

The Old Plummer Place

A 200 year old farmstead in Waterford, transformed into gardens with the rolling western mountains for background Location: Waterford

No Second Act

Henry Strater, one of the most promising artists ever to study in Maine. A mainstay of the Ogunquit summer art colony, he later founded the Ogunquit Museum of American Art. Location: Ogunquit, Cape Neddick

Unsinkable Boats

Howard Kirkpatrick knows that a new method of making powerboats is slowly taking hold of the market. Location: Bath

Funky Winds

A few words of wisdom on predicting hot spots and dead zones in the wind patterns.

Maine Newspaper Circulations

Skunk Patrol

Oh, That Air

Spring Break

The Third Bridge

The Third Bridge across the Kennebec may ease current bottlenecks in summer traffic. Location: Augusta, Kennebec River

Model Conservationist

Maine’s New Train

North Woods Saga

Neil Rolde’s new book explains why the fate of the North Woods is such a hot issue in Maine.

Briefly Noted

One woman’s story of Life, love, and surviving a near fatal heart attack.

Fishing News

Biddeford Journal Tribune article about the collapse of fishing in the Maritimes and a recent ruling to close more areas to fishing. Location: Gulf of Maine

The Maine Viewpoint

Portland Press Herald cartoon by Steve Meyers

Now Playing

This year’s silent film festival in Bucksport will feature the so-called North Woods movies from the depression era. Location: Bucksport

The Creature of Kezar Lake

Humorous recollection about a chivalrous young man’s scheme to protect some damsels in distress from a mythical Maine creature. Location: Kezar Lake

Ever Been to a Public Supper?

Some of the best public suppers in the state. Location: Orland, Blue Hill

July Highlights

July Calendar of Events