Perspectives

8 From the Editor
“Foresight: Ted Williams”
More than meets the eye.
By Colin W. Sargent

10 Letters

Art & Style

49 Tourmalines Are Forever
Choose to flash our home-grown stone.
By Colin S. Sargent

80 Fiction
“Sudden”
By Ben Emery

Maine Life

13 Chowder
A tasty blend of the Fabulous,
the Eyebrow-Raising, and the Just Plain Wrong.

15 Ski Guide
Fresh listing of winter events, ski resorts, and entertainment.

21 Portland After Dark
“Fantasy Nights”
Just in! Romantic winter dates that dreams are made of.
By Sofia Voltin

25 Out of Your Lane
Flip the script while enjoying your favorite winter sports.
By Amelia Stern

41 Inner Visions
Four insightful observers predict trends for our city.
By Kyle Battle

45 Brain Food
Classes you can’t wait to sign up for.
By Sofia Voltin

65 Experience
People to see and places to go from the best listing of arts
experiences in the state.

Shelter & Design

73 House of the Month
“West End Girls”
The Prom’s castle on a hill.
By Colin W. Sargent

75 Homes & Living
Exciting properties to make your fantasy of a home in Maine come true.

Food & Drink

29 Gourmet Almanac
An inside look at 2020’s culinary news, gossip du jour, seasonal foods, and celebrations.
By Diane Hudson

37 Lobster Noir
Maine’s lobster industry bares its claws to protect our intellectual property.
By Hannah Zimmerman

70 Dining Guide
Twelve select area restaurants strut their stuff.

71 Restaurant Review
“Pure Sizzle”
Warm up at Quiero Café.
By Colin W. Sargent