Bangor Metro - June 2010

June 2010

Bridging the GAP

Henry Garfield
In 1983, the Island Institute entered an already-crowded field of island conservation programs. Almost 30 years later, the institute is still helping the inhabitants of 15 Maine islands maintain their way of life.

Gulf Hagas

Samantha DePoy-Warren
In the heart of this working forest, you can explore one of the state's best-kept secrets, where wildlife abounds and cascading falls have carved out our very own Grand Canyon over the last 10,000 years. Gulf Hagas, here we come.

Whats's in ReStore?

Clare Marcussen
Redesigning your kitchen or bathroom this summer? Installing energy efficient windows? Think twice before you load your old appliances and building materials into your truck bound for the dump.

Real Estate Warrior

Nancy Garland
Bangor's Carol Epstein is a no-nonsense kind of businesswoman—but it's her flexibility and focus on teamwork that make Epstein Commercial Real Estate so successful.

Hands-On Medicine

Craig Idlebrook
Osteopathic doctors combine traditional medicine with a therapeutic touch.

Hot Tamales

Mark Janicki
When the Adam family traded New Mexico for New England, they brought their penchant for authentic Mexican food with them.

Packin' Heat in National Parks

Brad Eden
Nobody will be seeing any firearms in Acadia National Park unless they have x-ray vision.

Protecting Maine's Forests

Rep. Jeff McCabe
Move over mosquito and black fly—there are two new pests heading to Maine and they could have a much more damaging impact on Mainers than a bug bite.

Perspectives: Maine Moose Photo Contest

On Water and Wood

Annaliese Jakimides
Gordon Bok is an icon in Maine's music scene. Known for his songs of the sea, the folklorist is now just as likely to be found silently carving his stories as he is singing them.

Soapbox Derby: June ballot

Carrie Jones and Scott K. Fish
With a crowded field of gubernatorial candidates, it's an exciting year to be a Maine resident. The primary elections are the first step toward the general election in November and they're right around the corner. Jones and Fish are here to share their opinions on the questions you will see on the ballot.

Earl Hornswaggle: Fair Warning

Mark Ricketts
Earl Hornswaggle -- the oldest man in Bangor.

Sox Appeal

Annaliese Jakimides
Catching a game at Fenway Park is a rite of passage for many Bostonians. It took Annaliese 40 years, but she finally had her day at the park.