Bangor Metro - October 2007

October 2007

Co-op Coup

Sandra Dinsmore
Stephen Robbins III may be relatively new as head of the Stonington Lobster Co-op, but his instincts run 25 years long and 5 generations deep.

Herb Pharm

Henry Garfield
Eight years after medical marijuana became legal in Maine, getting relief through smoking "weed" still poses a crop of obstacles.

Infernal Combustion

Mark Ricketts
Another tale by Earl Hornswaggle, complete with sugar and spice.

Jessica's House

Leslie Bowman
Father and daughter work together to realize the restorative nature of good design.

Life Stones

Annaliese Jakimides
Not all life stories are told in books or on film. Some are written, simply and eloquently, in stone, in newsprint, in bright blue glass.

Perspectives: Mildred Kennedy

Mildred Kennedy
A look at the work of Moosehead Lake area photographer, Mildred Kennedy.

Potluck Encore

Craig Idlebrook
Cathy Jacobs had so much fun hosting a classical concert and potluck dinner, she did it again. And again.

Ruth's Rifle

Brad Eden
Drawing a Maine Moose permit is like winning the lottery - a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Gathering the perfect hunting tools can require more than one lifetime.

Swimming Success

Nearly 100 volunteers swam up to two miles to make a splash for breast cancer protection and early detection.

Taken by Granite

Annaliese Jakimides
Sculptor Jesse Salisbury has big, multi-ton ideas for his pieces, his future, and public art on the coast of Maine.

The Boomers - Class of 1964-1982

Mark Ricketts
The Children of the baby boom have left their mark on every facet of society. Even here in Maine, it's obvious...BOOMERS RULE!

The Skinny on Maine's K-12 Tax Dollars

Sean Faircloth and Scott K Fish
Maine's educational spending per pupil is well above the national average. Governor Baldacci has proposed consolidating school districts. Do you agree? What other things can we do to better invest our educational tax dollars?

Three Decades of Snowe

Mike Woelflein
Coming up on 30 years representing Maine in Washington, Olympia Snowe has become one of Washington's biggest power brokers without giving up the fierce independence of her own state.