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Good Things From Maine: Everything is Ayumi-Nated
No full textSnippet noting the inclusion of Portland potter Ayumi Horie in the PBS documentary series Craft in America
The Islands Issue: The Legend of Charlemagne
No full textA meditation on Crow Island and the legend that Charlemagne, Joshua Chamberlain\u27s favorite horse, is buried there
North by East: Hitting Rewind
No full textParagraph noting the closure of the Saco Drive-In theater and its subsequent revival by the Aquaboggan Water Park. Accompanying snippets offer Saco Drive-In trivia
What Was the Art Colony?
No full textAn overview of the art colony in Maine, exploring the ways the concept has evolved, from the early days of artists arriving in Maine in the summer to live and paint among the locals to current schools and residencies. Describes how residencies can create community for the artists who study there, and may support artists who otherwise could not afford a summer in Ogunquit or Monhegan. Mentions the trend away from using the term colony due to negative connotations of imperialism
Maine\u27s med school moves ahead : UNE\u27s new College of Osteopathic Medicine campus is designed for the future
No full textIllustrated article about construction of University of New England\u27s Harold and Bibby Alfond Center for Health Sciences, on the UNE Portland campus, which will accommodate the College of Osteopathic Medicine. Portland-based SMRT architects designed the new building
Lawyering up : Maine\u27s first rural practice clinic seeks to build attorney ranks while showcasing rural life
No full textUniversity of Maine Law School\u27s Rural Practice Clinic was made possible with the support of the 130th Maine Legislature and two tears of startup funding provided through the office of the Maine Attorney General
Keeping it 100
No full textA collection of mini articles relating to Maine\u27s 100 Mile Wilderness, the remotest part of the Appalachian Trail. Basecamp: Monson, Basecamp: Greenville, and Basecamp: Millinocket list eateries, shops, and accommodations in the towns at the edges of the 100 Mile Wilderness. Four sections titled Hundred Mile Hikes detail smaller treks such as Borestone Mountain, Gulf Hagas, and Pollywog Falls. Also included are: Hostel Territory, a very brief interview with the owners of Shaw\u27s Hiker Hostel in Monson; Conservation Counts, snippets describing the Appalachian Mountain Club\u27s endeavors to preserve the area; The Sporting Life, an exploration of the classic Maine sporting-camp experience at West Branch Pond Camps; Living Lodge, a description of three camping complexes run by the Appalachian Mountain Club; Tree Huggers, the story of the conservation of a white-pine grove known as the Hermitage; Ironed Out, a brief history of Katahdin Iron Works; Not Your Average Jo, which notes sites worth seeing in the KI Jo-Mary Multiple Use Managment Forest; Deb Reckoning, an introduction the Debsconeag Lakes Wilderness Area; and Water Under the Bridge, a brief history of Abol Bridge, the northern terminus of the 100 Mile Wilderness
Maine Immigration: A History: The Black Vote in Portland
No full textBrief history of claims of voter fraud against Black voters in Portland, going back to the 1830s. Looks specifically at the election of 1832, when the National Republicans claimed a narrow victory, prompting cries of fraud from the Democratic Party (which, at the time, was pro-slavery and opposed to Black suffrage), which declared that Black voters had been bribed with promises of support for the Abyssinian Church and positions in state government. The 1840 election also prompted similar outcries after Democrat Albert C. Smith lost to William Pitt Fessenden
Friends of MANA Mingle on 10th Anniversary
No full textA brief history of Maine Association of New Americans (MANA), an organization founded in 2012 by and for immigrants whose mission is to raise awareness of trauma in immigrant communities and to build resilience among new Mainers through wellness programs, support groups, and other services. A celebration was held on October 5 at Indigo Arts Alliance in Portland in honor of the organization\u27s anniversary
Wet, Hot Lakeside Summer
No full textAn exploration of the summertime attractions of Naples, Maine. The author reflects on the town\u27s development as a tourist destination, from the formal days of the Bay of Naples Inn to the current campy beach vibe of Rick\u27s Cafe, the Songo River Queen II, and the Chunky Dunky Ice Cream boat