Bangor Metro - January/February 2007

January/February 2007

Miles Ahead

Henry Garfield
Affiliated Healthcare Systems is one of the area's largest and most innovative companies, thanks in part to a driven "cheerleader" named Miles Theeman.

Much Ado about Downtown

The former Penobscot Theatre's transformation into a new Merrill Bank facility earns applause as a triumph in downtown renovation.

Every Day History

Mike Woelflein
The Bangor Daily News has appeared on regional doorsteps and newsstands since 1895, keeping readers up to date with everything from world events to local basketball scores. Publisher Richard J. Warren is uniquely able to keep the presses rolling: newspapers are in his blood.

Tribal Roots

Annaliese Jakimides
Stan Neptune didn't choose the job of preserving the Wabanaki art of root club carving. The job chose him.

Reinventing High School

Lesley Palmer
The Great Maine Schools project is using $10 million to fund a bold equation in places like Searsport and Corinth: maing "high school diploma" equal "college-ready."

One's Company

Johnna Lacey has a passion for creating an appealing, healthy dining experience - even when there's only one person on the guest list.

Soapbox Derby: Election Reflections

Scott K Fish and Sean Faircloth
Goodbye contentious 2006 (no one can accuse us Mainers of being apolitical). Hello '07. Now what? We asked Fish and Faircloth for their big takeaway from the year-end elections.

Detrimental Menu

Brad Eden
It's natural to want to feed the deer and turkey that wander into our backyards. Here's why we shouldn't do it.

Saving Place

Philip Conkling
A recent Brooklings Institute report says Maine's economic development priority is to tout Maine's unique brand. Perhaps a better goal is simply to preserve it.

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Annaliese Jakimides
The glass cases of the world are transparent for a reason.

Dialysis, Downeast-style

Katherine Cassidy
Patients living with kidney failure in Washington county have a vital resource to extend their lives - without having to drive to Bangor or Ellsworth three days a week.

Y They Bid

Supporters of the YMCA and YWCA of Greater Bangor aren't afraid to spend money and rock out for a good cause.

Laughter and Literature

The first annual Maine Literary Festival kicked off a new tradition with impressive speakers, enthusiastic attendees, and high spirits.

Scout's Honor

Many area groups have creative fundraisers. One simple but sure recipe for a succcessful event is to honor a person everyone admires.

Perspectives - Getting the Shot