Bangor Metro - October 2008

October 2008

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, 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.

Ancient Bridges

Annaliese Jakimides
The birch bark canoe is the Passamaquoddies' most ancient bridge across northern waters. When the art of creating these boats had nearly died, David Moses Bridges answered the call to bring them back to life.

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.

Earl Hornswaggle

Mark Ricketts

Perspectives - Chris Pinchbeck

Photographs by Chris Pinchbeck

80s House

Annaliese Jakimides
No MTV here. No matter. Life was good.

Boo Bash

Chandler Hendrix
Tana Crate’s annual Halloween party at her home in Millinocket draws friends, siblings, and a celebrity guest list that is often beyond this world.