Bangor Metro photo of the Orono Public Library Foundation first annual Gala Auction
Area folks "shop" for a good cause--a new public library in Orono.
When the Orono Public Library Foundation held its first annual Gala Auction in June to benefit its $1.8-million fundraising campaign for a new library, it made a decision: auction off good stuff. The gala was held at the Buchanan Alumni House on the University of Maine campus; attendees had a blast bidding on everything from a hockey shirt signed by the entire Black Bears team to a week at a cottage on Prince Edward Island. There were Maine-centric items, such as a painting by local artist Michael Lewis, a golf weekend at Sugarloaf, and a day of fishing with a Maine Guide, as well as many one-of-a-kind treasures, including a signed copy of The Godfather script.
The list of goodies went on: fire truck birthday parties, Red Sox packages, a wine party for six . . . all made sweeter by food by Ann Marie’s Catering and music by Orono musicians Dan and Nate Lesser, Jessamy Luthin, Nikolai Renedo, Max Winter, and Jae Bradley. Sarah Kenney, event chair, reported proceeds of over $13,000
. The Rock Team of ERA Dawson-Bradford, and the Noyes Law Office T&B Title sponsored the event; John Cheney donated his services as auctioneer.
Clare Marcussen
Bangor’s lumber boom days have long passed, but these four historic homes are testaments to the era’s vitality and opulence.
Melanie Brooks
House hunting? It’s a buyer’s market, so they say, so why not find a house that suits your personality as well as your budget? Whether you prefer city living or a country hideaway, the Bangor metro area has it. We asked three experts in the real estate industry to reach into their bag of homes for sale and offer up some of their most unique properties. All three delivered, in a big way. There’s a history-packed jewel from the Civil War era, a waterfront fun house nestled in potato country, and an urban townhouse with a snappy storefront. Ready to do some house shopping? Sit back, put up your feet, and imagine yourself in one of these fabulous finds.
Craig Idlebrook
The Gracie Theatre will be celebrating its sophomore season this fall. Take a look inside this performance powerhouse.
Craig Idlebrook
It seems that everywhere you turn in Bar Harbor you run into a restaurant owned by Michael Boland. This entrepreneur is adding a fifth restaurant to his arsenal while keeping people, the planet, and profits foremost in his mind.
Clare Marcussen
Being able to die peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones is a luxury that everyone can afford, thanks to hospice services.
Annaliese Jakimides
Crack open a Chris Van Dusen book, and you’re in for an explosion of humor, color, and delight that is both as timeless and as fresh as a morning in Maine.
Melanie Brooks
Sunday afternoons are sweet indeed at the home of Lanie, Lydia, and Natalie Colson. Homemade food is important to this mom and her daughters, and they spend time each weekend baking up a storm.
