October 2006

Baxter's Magnificent Obsession
Fresh Medicine
Heel Genetics
King Pa'tridge
Sail On
The Bean Hole King
Unnatural Selection
Wives Saving Lives
Women In Charge

Sail On

Lifestyle: Sightings

Bangor Metro photo taken aboard the schooner Bowdoin for OHI's first Friends Cruise fundraiser.
OHI supporters took to the high seas to help people with disabilities catch the wind in their lives and work.
In late July, with sparkling blue water and cloudless skies, the schooner Bowdoin set sail to support OHI and its mission of helping people with disabilities live and work in their communities. Thirty guests embarked on a three-hour cruise from Castine to mark OHI’s first Friends Cruise fundraiser.

Attendees couldn’t have had a better day to experience Maine’s official tall ship, the Bowdoin. The National Register of Historic Vessels notes that the ship was owned and built by Admiral Donald MacMillan, and was used for Arctic exploration from 1921 to 1954.

How did OHI supporters get this privilege? It helps to have friends in high places: Captain Charlie Weeks, a professor at Maine Maritime Academy (MMA) and OHI board chairman, helped to arrange the sail. Maine Maritime Academy, in its efforts to give back to the community and support worthy nonprofit organizations, has agreed to offer this exciting sailing adventure annually to OHI for future fundraising events
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Founded by president and CEO Bonnie-Jean Brooks in 1979 as Opportunity Housing Inc., OHI started out with two homes and support services for people with disabilities. Today, OHI supports nearly 400 people with mental or intellectual disabilities, both on the job and at home, either in their own homes or apartments or in one of OHI’s 52 staffed houses.

Browse the previous issue with our new interactive "flipbook"!

 

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.