Bangor Metro - August 2007

August 2007

TV Miracle

Another successful CMN telethon benefits children in your neighborhood.

Bidding for Books

Bidding fever reigned at this second annual fundraiser for the Orono Public Library Foundation.

The Land Man

Henry Garfield
Luke Muzzy has helped create one of the biggest land plans in recent U.S. history. And he didn't have to move an inch to do it.do it.

Health Care That Floats

Melanie Brooks
For Maine island dwellers, checkups can be tough when the doc is a ferry ride away. Thanks to the sunbeam, quality health car comes in with the tide twice a month.

Home Petite Home

Craig Idlebrook
While the average new home is nearly 2,500 square feet, this sweet, neat, petite Franklin home is a fraction of that size. So is its energy tally.

Maine's Middle Woman

Mike Woelflein
Among the shrill partisan rancor of Washington, D.C., Senator Susan Collins is a voice of calm, moderate conviction. Perhaps it's her frequent trips home to Maine that keep her centered.

High Flyin' Art

Annaliese Jakimides
Eric Hopkins' work, like the man, is colorful, soaringly energetic, and a pleasure to share space with.

The Educated Tourist

Henry Garfield
Yeah, Maine's a beautiful place to veg in the summer. But the new tourist is here to get smarter.

Making Strides in Vietnam

Tom Weber
Prosthetist Roger Marshall is long retired and out of the Air Force. But he still serves in Vietnam.

Indian Ambassador

Craig Idlebrook
Gunjan Gilbert found the fastest way to educate Mainers about the culture of India is by cooking it to order and packing it to go.

Esau's Last Words

Mark Ricketts
Another tale by Earl Hornswaggle, as told by Mark Ricketts.

Perspectives

Kris Larson
Photography by Kris Larson

Undoing Maine Legislation

Sean Faircloth and Scott K Fish
Government today is largely about making laws designed to address society's needs. Are there any laws in Maine we'd be better off without?

Dog Days on the Net

Brad Eden
Too hot to sleep? Can't stop thinking about fall? Fire up the computer and talk traditional sports with a gazillion like-minded friends.

It's a Small Carousel

Annaliese Jakimides
Forget the six degrees of separation thing. Just keep your ears open in baggage claim.