Bangor Metro - August 2005

August 2005

Bangor's King of Comedy Eddie Driscoll

Anne Gabbianelli O'Reilly
When it comes to local TV nostalgia, Eddie Driscoll is still comedy central.

Downtown Archetypes

Chandler Hendrix
Bangor architects Schiano and Beall turn a long-empty building into four stories of color, creativity, and sass.

How Great Northern Paper Fell: Part 1

David A. Woodbury
Like a mighty tree, Great Northern Paper Company was weakened, blow by blow, until the giant came crashing down.

Mice on a Mission

Mike Woelflein
Jackson Lab (JAX) isn't playing games with mankind's most serious diseases. It is mapping their cure -- with a furry genetic cousin called the mouse.

Painting an Honest Day, Alan Bray

Annaliese Jakimides
Alan Bray paints from memory in order to see the places he loves more clearly.

Redeeming the Smallmouth Bass

Brad Eden
Trash fish? Or the ultimate game fish? Maine fishermen should give smallies another look.

Soapbox Derby, Citizen Initiatives

Scott K Fish and Sean Faircloth
Scott K Fish and Sean Faircloth take a timely topic for a test drive: Are Maine's citizen initiatives out of control?--and come out in different lanes once again.

Summer's Perfect Summit

Brian Fiske
This may be the best time of year to tackle Maine's highest peak--as long as you know what you're getting into.

Wining and Dining

Ira Perkins
Stephanie Clapp, co-owner of the Cellardoor Winery, reveals a delicious Downeast du jour.

My Backyard

Annaliese Jakimides
Is home really a piece of real estate? Perhaps it’s wherever you dare to plant your lawn chair and dance, bare feet and all.