December 2010

Features

27 We’re All Inuit
Treasures of the Peary-MacMillan museum illustrate the connection between primitive & modern art.
By Colin W. Sargent

29 Bar Wars
Portland watering holes duke it out for your recreational hours.
By Karen E. Hofreiter

31 Riding the Wave
Sculptor Chris Fennell reinvents the lobster.
Interview by Michelle Susan Twomey

33 The Hunt Stops Here
One-stop shopping for your wedding dress, bear bait, and blackfly spray.
By Caroline Norwood

34 When Your Name Is Mailer, You Can’t Phone It In
Tough guys can dance: Actor, writer John Buffalo Mailer
Interview by Colin W. Sargent

41 La Vida Local
Actress/director Heather Hemmens cartwheels from midcoast Maine to the City of Angels.
Interview by Taryn Crane & Elizabeth Schluge

45 Get A Room
In search of the most luxurious hotel suites.
By Leah Whalen

59 Sweat Equity
Gyms fit for every budget.
By Karen E. Hofreiter

Departments

12 From the Editor

14 Letters

16 Imperatifs

18 Goings On

25 Chowder

50 Cuiscene
From beach to ceviche

52 Market Watch
Santa at Auction

54 Dining Guide

55 Restaurant Review
Little Seoul

62 2010 Guide to Wellness

65 Holiday Gift Guide

85 House of the Month
Norumbega Castle in Camden

87 New England
Homes & Living

93 Fiction
”Last Words”
By John Buffalo Mailer

96 Flash