MAINE LIFE
Chowder A tasty blend of the Fabulous, the Eyebrow-Raising, and the Just Plain Wrong.
The Perfect Summer, a Playlist Places in the heart, steeped in the Maine mystique: Eagle Island, Harpswell; The Goldenrod Luncheonette, York Beach; Perkins Cove Bridge and Marginal Way, Ogunquit; the lights of downtown Portland; Mt. Kineo, Moosehead. By Colin W. Sargent
Call of the Wild Maine Wildlife Park’s cool critters have backstories. By Madeline Grigg
Beach Vibes Maine’s beaches have personalities. Here’s who they are. By Sofia Voltin & Desirée Saucier
Stay Off of My Cloud We live on an island? Suspicion in the time of coronavirus darkens when North Haven Island bans People from Away for an embarrassing 48 hours. Where were you when the lights went out? By Sofia Voltin
PERSPECTIVES
From the Editor “Synaesthesia” Listening for blue. By Colin W. Sargent
Maine Bicentennial 2020
Muddy Waters From military bases to sports teams, many names are being changed just now. Does the Royall River deserve a new name? Now is the time to open these uncomfortable discussions. Participating: Sir Ronald M. Sanders, Antigua and Barbuda’s Ambassador to the U.S.; Dr. Natasha Lightfoot of Columbia University; Daniel R. Coquillette, J.D., of Harvard Law School; Dr. Katie Worthing of Yarmouth Historical Society; Osher Map Library’s Dr. Matthew Edney; Patricia Royall; and Esther Agbaje, J.D. We want to hear from you, too. By Colin W. Sargent
FOOD & DRINK
Hungry Eye “Sous vide, s’il vous plaît!” Greater Portland chefs dare to cook “under vacuum.”
By Sofia Voltin
Dining Guide Sixteen select area restaurants strut their stuff.
Restaurant Review “The Floating Opera” DiMillo’s floats our boat. By Colin W. Sargent
PERSONALITIES
Blueberries for Sal All Sarah McCloskey, the mythical elf who inspired Blueberries for Sal, is now a legal eagle on the Maine coast. Just a minute–I have a phone call… By Colin W. Sargent
McCarthy v. The Lady from Maine Former Boston Globe reporter Larry Tye, author of the
explosive new Demagogue, unearths the backchannel threats between “Low-Blow” Joe and “Snow White” Senator Margaret Chase Smith. Interview by Colin W. Sargent
THE ARTS & STYLE
Beauty In Seclusion Three Maine artists unveil stunning creations from quarantine. By Natasha Gural
Chilling Out Two new thrillers add star power to our state. By Sofia Voltin
Experience It’s time to get outside! We’re all looking forward to unforgettable events in
memorable venues.
Fiction “The Meta-Memoir of Toby, the Porcine Sage.” By Joan Connor
SHELTER & DESIGN
Launch Party A sister to Hemingway’s Pilar launches in Maine this September. By Colin W. Sargent
16° of Separation Your private island getaway is closer than you think. By Sofia Voltin
Eye of the Needle Own the home with the world’s best view of Portland Head Light.
By Colin W. Sargent
House of the Month “Swing Time” It’s a Family Affair at 53 Rachel Carson Lane in Wells.
By Colin W. Sargent
Homes & Living Exciting properties to make your fantasy of a home in Maine come true.
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