August 2006

126 Dimes
Capturing the Wild
Edible Art
In Praise of Roundabouts
Leased Paradise
Lobster on the Rocks
Painting Maine: The Three Wyeths
Selling the Maine Experience
Soapbox Derby, Uninsured Drivers
Soaring to New Heights
Swimming With Bear

Edible Art

Lifestyle: Sightings

Bangor Metro photo of Karen Baldacci at the Maine Wine, Cheese and Chocolate Extravaganza
To raise money for Maine Arts Education, this wise group turned to the grand opuses of the culinary world: wine, cheese, and chocolate.
In art, as in life, a great idea sometimes requires time to ferment. Though the Maine Alliance for Arts Education is 33 years strong, it was only last year that the MAAE came up with its new fundraiser called the Maine Wine, Cheese, and Chocolate Ex-travaganza. It was worth the wait.

Held at Momma Baldac-ci’s Italian Restaurant in Bangor, the event showcased delicacies from some of Maine’s finest wine, cheese, and chocolate producers. Bangor metro area “artists” offering samples of their wares were Winterport Winery, Winterport;  Bart-lett Maine Estate Winery, Gouldsboro; Monica’s Chocolates, Lubec;  Sunset Acres Farm, Brooksville; and Seal Cove Farm, Lamoine.

Sprinkled among the goodies were student art displays, silent auction items, and tasty jazz by Bangor High School musicians. Governor John Baldacci and First Lady Karen Baldacci were both there to show their support (the first lady is MAAE’s honorary chair), with the governor reminding attendees of the proven link between student participation in the arts and academic success
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Funds raised by the second annual Maine Wine, Cheese, and Chocolate Ex-travaganza will help MAAE continue to strengthen education opportunities for Maine students in music, dance, theater, visual art, and creative writing.

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Fendler's Journey

Mike Woelflein
Donn Fendler's Mt. Katahdin survival story captured a nation over 70 years ago. His fascinating tale is still being told to children across Maine–often by Fendler himself.

The Gen X Club

Mark Ricketts
When they were born, the world had turned upside down. They were totally clueless, but they waited patiently for computer downloads. A hacker, a Madonna wannabe, a young "just say no" Republican, a slacker, and a punk. Before their teenage years had ended, they had walked like an Egyptian. Laughed inappropriately. And looked pretty in pink.

Safe in Their Treehouse

Ashley Pearson
Ladybugs, bunnies, and birds, oh my! Welcome to the Pediatric Sedation “tree house” at EMMC, a place where children can get the medical treatments or procedures they need in a safe, relaxed place.

Sculptures Rock

Henry Garfield
Maine granite was used to build the Brooklyn Bridge and the Washington Monument. Now it's the star material for seven new landmarks on the coast of Maine.

Nailing It

Henry Garfield
Nickerson and O'Day's CEO Karl Ward isn't afraid to climb hills, dig holes, and wield a one-claw hammer. Whatever it takes to get the job done.

Opening Day

Brad Eden
The woods may be too hot and too thick, but die-hard bird hunters never miss the opener.

Soapbox Derby: Who Gets the Vote?

Scott K Fish and Sean Faircloth
Maine is almost always one of the top states in voter turnout. In 2004, 73.75% of the voting age population voted, a record high for the state. On November 4, we’ll all get the chance to show that same enthusiasm in the upcoming presidential election—including Fish and Faircloth. Q: Who will get your vote for U.S. president? Why will your candidate be better for Maine?

Earl Hornswaggle

Mark Ricketts

Perspectives - Chris Pinchbeck

Photographs by Chris Pinchbeck

80s House

Annaliese Jakimides
No MTV here. No matter. Life was good.