Features

27 The (Not So) Quiet American
New York Times reporter David Rohde reveals his feelings about captivity in Afghanistan and inspiration from his Maine roots.
By Donna Stuart

31 Notable Maine Dogs
& Their BFFs
From Staff & Wire Reports

34 Winter Colonies
You’ve got to go where everybody knows you’re Maine.
By Molly MacLeod

39 Texting Wolf
Cell phones and personal beacons are driving wilderness rescue teams crazy.
By Molly MacLeod

43 Secret Gardens
Visit hidden enclaves where reading is sexy.
By Nancy Noble

48 Maine in Manhattan
L.L.Bean treks to New York.
By Sean Hutcheon

50 Gift Horse
When Hewnoaks on Kezar Lake found itself in search of a worthy non-profit organization to be its next owner…the University of Maine Foundation took up the torch.
By Leah Whalen

54 Who Kidnapped the State Theatre?
Getting to know the ghosts of State Theatre’s past, present, and future.
By Todd M. Richard

71 Sea Legs
Discovery Channel star Linda Greenlaw shares tips on health and wellness deep in the blue.
By Colin Sargent

79 Holidayland
Taste the season with our spectacular holiday gift & attractions guide!

Departments

10 From the Editor

12 Letters

16 Goings On

23 Imperatifs

25 Chowder

59 Cuiscene

62 Market Watch

64 Dining Guide

65 Restaurant Review

74 2009 Guide to Wellness

99 House of the Month

104 New England Homes & Living

109 Fiction

112 Flash