Portland Monthly Magazine April 2024

Rep resenting Buyers & Sell e rs of R esi d ential R eal Est a t e

R e p rese n t in g B uy er s & Sellers o f Residential Real Estate

Karen M. Rizkalla, Broker/Owner/Realtor stgeorge-realty.com or karenriz.com

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St. George Peninsula

Saint George Realty

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From Port Clyde to Camden…

Karen M. Rizkalla, Broker/Owner/Realtor stgeorge-realty.com or karenriz.com karenriz@gmail.com

Karen M. Rizkalla, Broker/Owner/Realtor stgeorge-realty.com or karenriz.com karenriz@gmail.com

Karen M. Rizkalla, Broker/Owner/Realtor stgeorge-realty.com or karenriz.com karenriz@gmail.com

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$639,000

St. George Waterfront

10 Min from Clark Island Preserve

10 Min from Clark Island Preserve

Your year-round Maine vacation could begin on Patten Point in Spruce Head Village,Town of Saint George!

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Your year-round Maine vacation could begin on Patten Point in Spruce Head Village, Town of Saint George! 16-20 minutes to Marshall Point Lighthouse, Monhegan Ferry, Owls Head State Parks and downtown Rockland shops & galleries. Spectacular ocean views from this stunning, elevated, waterfront home granite shoreline riprap and steps to shore, deck & back yard access from the dream kitchen with walk-in pantry/ baking station, elegant Great Room with fireplace & primary bedroom suite. Two guest bedrooms w/ bath & spacious laundry room. Primarily one-foor living with 2nd foor office or play room. Plenty of ocean-view spaces to work from first foor also. Quiet village road for walking. Easy to show with notice.

16-20 minutes to Marshall Point Lighthouse, Monhegan Ferry, Owls Head State Parks and downtown Rockland shops & galleries. Spectacular ocean views from this stunning, elevated, waterfront home granite shoreline riprap and steps to shore, deck & back yard access from the dream kitchen with walk- in pantry/ baking station, elegant Great Room with fireplace & primary bedroom suite. Two guest bedrooms w/ bath & spacious laundry room. Primarily one-floor living with 2nd floor office or play room. Plenty of ocean-view spaces to work from first floor also. Quiet village road for walking. Easy to show with notice.

$639,000

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St. George Peninsula

St. George Peninsula

St. George, Maine

St. Geor ge, Maine

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

Representing Sellers & Buyers of Midcoast Maine properties for 18 years.

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13 FROM THE EDITOR “Mainely Duran Duran”

By Colin W. Sargent

15 LETTERS

17 CHOWDER

A tasty blend of the Fabulous, the Eyebrow-Raising, and the Just Plain Wrong.

18 MADE IN MAINE

45 FINE LIVING “Cannuptials”

By Meg Friel

49 WEDDING SPECIAL

95 LAST WORDS

“Permanence”

New ction by Chris Considine

45

Arts & Entertainment

35 FASHION “ e Prime of Miss Jane Morgan”

By Gwen ompson

71 GET OUT

Shelter

81 TALKING WALLS “ e Philadelphia Story”

By Colin W. Sargent

90 NEW ENGLAND HOMES & LIVING

Refreshment

67 CORNER TABLE “Twelve”

By Nancy English

69 SELECT AREA RESTAURANTS

23 LODGING “Petite Retreats” By Clif Travers

36 THE KENNEBUNKS

39 MOUNTAINS, LAKES, & LODGES

78 MIDCOAST, ACADIA, & DOWNEAST

35 Summer Planning Guide

Cover: Happy Birthday (100 on May 3, 2024) to chanteuse Jane Morgan! Model Bethany D vogues in Morgan’s 1960s Donal Brooks black velvet performance gown with pu sleeves

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EDITORIAL

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Special Projects JASON HJORT

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Mainely  Duran Duran

Suddenly we ’ re hungry like the wolf again, as Maine’s connection to the British New Wave band Duran Duran resurges with their 2023 album Danse Macabre.

e band is named after the mad scientist Durand Durand in the 1968 cult sci- lm Barbarella. At the time, it wasn’t a hot topic, or even a topic, that the unstable villain was based on Wilhelm Reich, who kept a laboratory in Rangeley [see “ e Devil & Wilhelm Reich,” February/March 1987]. But…

Every decade or so, a new group of the enlightened wants to believe Reich’s assertion that you could boil water with sexual energy. His most infamous invention along those lines was the Orgone Accumulator Box. Consider Reich’s waxing and waning fortune in the 1960s and 1970s.

According to Vice, “Reich soon became so fashionable with intellectuals that in 1968, Roger Vadim tormented Jane Fonda onscreen with a pleasure-creating orgone machine in Barbarella, and Woody Allen would parody the orgone accumulator as the “Orgasmatron” in his 1973 lm Sleeper. Over a decade later, Kate Bush and Terry Gilliam would tell Reich’s story in Bush’s video for Cloudbusting, in which Donald Sutherland portrayed Reich, and Bush played the part of his son Peter.”

How seductive was the orgone box? Summer Mainer Norman Mailer hammered a couple together on his own, extolling their virtues in releasing the “rebellious imperative of the self.”

According to the Guardian, “In his biography of Saul Bellow, who bought an orgone box in the early 50s and sat in it for daily irradiations, James Atlas wrote that ‘Reich’s Function of the Orgasm was as widely read in progressive circles as Trotsky’s Art and Revolution had been a decade before.’”

ere’s an impact statement. But don’t take it from me. Here’s what the band says on Facebook to their 3.1 million followers: “Who watched Barbarella as soon as you found out Duran Duran got their band name from the movie?” anks, Simon Lebon, Nick Rhodes, John Taylor, Roger Taylor, vAndy Taylor—and even you, Wilhelm Reich—for keeping it real. n

Ice Breakers

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FALLEN STAR

I’m watching the Gaither Vocal Band sing love songs, and of course Dan Fogelberg’s song “Longer” came up. I knew Dan had died, but I looked him up again, and what beautiful memories [“Wild Child,” April 2010] from his wife. She knew him like the back of her hand, and the article captured that. My sweetheart died of cancer too. Maybe that’s why the article so moved me.

Kathy, Harpwsell

THE STRENGTH OF NUMBERS

Your story about the 96-year-old painter [“Lois Dodd: Up Close & Personal,” Winterguide 2024] could not have been more inspiring to a septuagenarian whose avocation has been playwriting for the past 45 years and who’s yet to see his name in lights on Broadway. While she has acquired well-earned success and renown and I have not, Lois Dodd and I, each in our own way, do what we do out of love. God willing, I hope still to be alive and writing at 96.

Albert H. Black, Kennebunk

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MUSSEL MISFIT

The Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife needs volunteers to help monitor the spread of zebra mussels—a nutrient-stealing invasive species—into northern Maine lakes from Canada. “We’re hoping to get people to watch their waters, and settling plates provide places to focus observations,” says Dakota Stankowski, IFW Aquatic Invasive Species Coordinator.

Tell it to the Hand

In 1639, there lived a mermaid in Casco Bay. In An Account of Two Voyages to New-England by John Josselyn, one Mr. Mittin, while out sea-canoeing, reportedly saw a triton, or merman, with hands “like the hand of a man.” Merman, or Maine seal? “Anatomically, a seal’s ippers have a very similar structure to the human arm/hand,” says Ashley Stokes, Director of Marine Mammal Conservation at the Seacoast Science Center in Rye, New Hampshire.

sy Sweet

Broadway composer Hank Beebe wrote “industrial musicals” showcasing the origin myth of Coca Cola and Chevrolet (and the campaign jingle for NYC mayor John Lindsay). When he settled into this 1855 Italianate gem at 308 Danforth Street with harbor view designed by Charles Alexander, he wrote more shows and generously helped many other Maine writers and actors reach their dreams. He died in 2023, and “The Embassy” (viz. his Embassy Players) is up on the block. Like Beebe’s work, its interior is original. “Stay tuned.”

Towels for Toto

Got towels? The Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland needs your spares. Often overlooked when it comes to donations, towels are crucial in caring for our less fortunate fourlegged friends.

Turning Over a New Needle

Our team and their families love the outdoors, swimming, hiking, biking, and camping, but not the biting bugs, especially ticks. In 2017, we released the now best selling blend of Flick The Tick with the goal of protecting everyone in the family. The all-natural essential oil blend is simple and e ective. Each batch is made by hand and bottled right here in Maine.

In 2024 we merged with Soothing Lotion, another great product that quickly treats Browntail Moth rash, bug bites, and other seasonal irritations. Also made in Maine, these two products help families enjoy the outdoors!

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Petite Retreats

The Uniqueness of Boutiqueness

STORY BY CLIF TRAVERS

According to visitportland.com, there are over 6,000 hotel rooms in the Greater Portland area. How’s a visitor to choose? For those seeking a homier environment, we’ve got a few suggestions: All are rated nine of ten stars and above by Expedia.

EASY LIVING

“We like to know our guests before they visit,” says Tammara Croman,

general manager of Blind Tiger Portland, a pair of guest houses in the West End. “I spend a lot of time on the phone with them, getting to know their tastes and what they expect from their time in Portland, so we know how to make them feel at home. If they need suggestions of places to go, we have that. But if they want to stay in and sit by a re, we have that too. We like to make people feel as if it’s their place.”

The 1869 Victorian at 46 Car-

Select Bijou Gems

Chebeague Island Inn

Chebeague Island | 21 rooms

$268–$389/night

Enjoy biking, yoga, the Great Chebeague Golf Course, Great Chebeague Tennis Club, nightly bonfires, walking trails, and boat charters on the largest island in Casco Bay.

Grand Hotel

Kennebunkport |17 rooms

$375–$600/night

In Kennebunk’s Lower Village, a short walk from Dock Square. Guests enjoy great river views, complimentary bikes, an in-house art gallery, and good eats at Rosella, the on-site sustainable sushi restaurant.

Blind Tiger Portland, 46 Carleton Street

leton Street was the rst house on the block and, later, the rst inn. Most of the original details remain, including crystal chandeliers, pumpkin-pine oors, and gilded mirrors. Each of the six bedrooms is uniquely decorated by Elder and Ash Designers and features a letter from a “room host,” as Croman calls them. “ ey’re living Portland personalities who leave a letter for the guest—an introduction to Portland with suggestions for sites they should check out.”

Embracing the hominess of small, Blind Tiger doesn’t have a restaurant, but the innkeepers o er Sunday Suppers. “We’re having a guest chef and a sommelier do the food and wine pairing. ere’ll be three courses for $46” o ered

to guests and neighbors within the community. In the meantime, guests can help themselves from the wellstocked pantry.

Summer rates $513 to $626.

Black Point Inn

Scarborough | 25 rooms from $610/night

A (SMALL) ROOM WITH A (LARGE) VIEW

e larger of the two Blind Tigers—with four gathering spaces, a massive kitchen, and twelve

Topside Inn

Boothbay Harbor | 22 rooms $500–$800/night

Convenient to the town center and waterfront. Enjoy delicious homemade, locally sourced breakfasts and bar bites. Local attractions include the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, the Boothbay Region Land Trust’s trail network, and Cabbage Island Clambakes.

Blind Tiger Portland, 163 Danforth Street

The only remaining hotel in idyllic Prouts Neck, Winslow Homer’s seaside inspiration. Gorgeous waterfront views, sandy beaches, and the Prouts Neck Country Club.

Rockport Harbor Hotel

Rockport| 20 rooms $499–$999/night

Stunning views of Rockport Harbor from the Atrium rooftop bar and restaurant opening this month, with easy access to sailing excursions, bike rentals, kayak tours, and nearby Camden Hills State Park.

York Harbor Inn

York Harbor | 65 rooms $219–$399/night

A family-owned property since 1980 located across from Harbor Beach, about 1.5 miles from Long Sands and Short Sands beach. Nearby attractions include the Ogunquit Playhouse and Mt. Agamenticus.

Gazebo Inn

Ogunquit |14 rooms from $295/night

Comfortable suites and guest rooms a mile from the town center and a short walk from Footbridge Beach. Salt-water pool and hot tub, gym with sauna, library, BYOB bar, car service.

Tides Beach Club

Kennebunkport | 21 rooms

$564–$1,083/night

The beach getaway of your dreams, with easy access to Goose Rocks Beach, including kayaks and paddleboards, plus room-service beach delivery.

working replaces—is at 163 Danforth Street

Built in 1823, this Federal-style mansion became the home of the omas family, who hosted lavish parties, earning it the moniker “Social Corners.” When Maine passed the country’s rst Prohibition law in 1851, the parties moved to the underground speakeasy, which has now been repurposed as the billiards room. e inn takes its name from the Prohibition-era slang for an illegal bar: a “blind tiger.”

There are more surprises in store, starting with the living chandelier made of moss in the entryway. “We need to mist it every day, so the light xture is waterproof.” It’s too enchanting not to touch, but Croman discourages my ascending hand with

a smile, understanding the impulse. “It’s fragile.”

At the top of the house, a narrow

COURTESY OF ROCKPORT HOTEL; CLIF TRAVERS

set of stairs leads from the un nished attic to a cupola with a bench o ering a 360-degree view that spreads beyond the other houses and trees, the Fore River a bright blue ribbon just visible a few blocks in the distance. It’s not a destination for the acrophobic but a thrill well worth the climb for the Portland-curious.

“We try to anticipate the needs of our guests,” Croman says in the Bon Viveur Room, pointing to a basket beside the replace equipped with all the necessaries to build a re, including written instructions. “Not everyone grew up with replaces.” is two-room sanctuary, the largest of the nine bedrooms, sleeps four and is designed to make you never want to go home, with two replaces and a private deck. Why would you? Everything you could need is here. Except liquor. Application pending.

Summer rates $471 to $725.

HEARTBEAT OF THE HOOD

You can’t miss the giant four-dialed

AWOL

Kennebunkport |17 rooms $350–$800/night

Secluded pine grove only a short walk from Dock Square. A mix of private indoor and outdoor spaces, including private cabins. Dogs welcome.

Nestled in the heart of Maine’s twin villages of Newcastle and Damariscotta, The Tipsy Butler is a charming bed and breakfast located in an 1846 historic home. With its four cozy rooms, each uniquely adorned to refect the era’s character, this haven seamlessly blends old-world charm with modern comfort. Just one hour North of Portland you’ll fnd rocky shores, beautiful lighthouses, acres of nature preserves, and incredible dining and shopping options.

The Tipsy Butler B&B is your home away from home. You’ll be greeted each morning with a delicious locally-sourced two-course breakfast. Relax in the garden with a cup of tea or evening s’mores around the campfre and enjoy the on site wood-fred cedar sauna with cold plunge. A perfect spot for family reunions or friend group getaways.

The Tipsy Butler Bed & Breakfast

11 High Street Newcastle, Maine 04553 | 207-653-4103

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HEIDI KIRN; COURTESY OF LARK HOTELS

lost to them before it was

Four-season lakeside accommodations (extended stay in winter)

Charming lakefront cottages with full kitchen and bathroom

Complimentary Wi-Fi, canoes, fishing, grills, outdoor fireplace, and swim area

20-30 minutes from the airport and Portland

Golf, restaurants, shopping, beaches, and entertainment nearby

Pet-friendly, family friendly, and smoke-free

GPS/Physical Location: 661 White’s Bridge Rd Standish ME 04084

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named to Portland Landmarks’s Places in Peril list in 2017, the year that brothers Nate and Tony DeLois completed their two-year renovation of the historic building. e rare Seth omas clock was part of that property, and the neighborhood was pleased not to have lost its iconic 1925 landmark, celebrating the completion of its restoration in 2020.

“We have a lot of interaction with the West End neighborhood.” Allie Gill, director of marketing at the Francis, points to the artwork on the walls from e Art Department down the street. “We do a rotating show with them every three or four months. And we’re also involved with Mayo Street Arts and Indigo Arts Alliance. We host many performances too. We’re very focused on the arts here.”

Alittle larger than some of the other boutique hotels in the area, the Francis boasts fteen guest rooms, four gathering spaces, a massage spa, an attached restaurant, and an actual elevator—a luxury in a small hotel. Like most of the old homes that have been converted to hotels, e Francis has preserved the details of

stained glass, tiled replaces, carved banisters, and hardwood oors—one of which is as intricate as an Escher drawing.  e guest rooms epitomize comfort, inviting guests to slip under down comforters and sink into downy pillows (tempting, but I refrain), and the ground- oor rooms welcome your furry friends too.

“…we found a small headstone on the property that reads ‘Puss Cat, 1950–1969,’ so we do like to say that The Francis has a cute little cat ghost that protects the property.”

“It was built as a home for Mellen Bolster and his family in 1881,” Gill says of the building that was a rare collaboration between notable Portland architects Francis Fassett (the inn’s namesake) and John Calvin Stevens. “It was a funeral home for a while and then was empty for about ten years before the DeLois brothers bought it.”

With that history, one might wonder if there are ghosts. “When we were renovating the building, we found a small headstone on the property that reads ‘Puss Cat, 1950–1969,’ so we do like to say that e Francis has a cute little cat ghost that protects the property. e headstone is still there to this day, behind the stairs under the porte cochere.”

Summer rates $278 to $494.

OLD WORLD CHARM

Built in 1897 by railroad tycoon John Deering, e Inn at St. John is the oldest continuously operating hotel in Portland and “the third oldest in New England,” according to Patricia Sullivan, the inn’s general manager. Considering the number of old hotels HEIDI

The Francis Hotel street clock outside e Francis Hotel at 747 Congress Street is important xture for West Enders was nearly

in Boston, it’s a fact worth boasting of. “ e railroad station was right across the street, so the railroad workers would stay on the third and fourth oors, while the guests would stay on the rst and second. at’s why there are common bathrooms on the top oors and private ones on the lower levels.”

The Inn at St. John ourishes in a city with a plethora of lodgings for visitors because “We have an international clientele. Our inn is very much a European-style hotel in decor and amenities. It’s comfortable without being overpriced, and people appreciate that.” Sullivan points to the fact that they’re not strictly seasonal like some Portland inns. “We get tourists in the summer, but we’re busy year-round.” Located at 939 Congress Street, the inn also bene ts

Cape Arundel Inn and Resort

Kennebunkport | 29 rooms $399–$1,259/night

On-site fine dining at Ocean Restaurant, nearby waterfront activities, and easy access to the downtown shopping area.

Viewpoint Hotel

York |11 suites and 7 rooms from $625/night

A hotel doubling as a bird sanctuary at the tip of the York Peninsula. Passive-designed rooms have ocean views and private patios, most with views of Nubble Light.

White Barn Inn Kennebunk 27rooms | from $722/night

Accommodations include rooms, suites, and waterfront cottages. Relax and unwind at White Barn’s spa offering honey and salt exfoliation, milk baths, stone massage, and raindrop therapy.

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Holiday Inn Express

Holiday Inn Express

Holiday Inn Express

Wells-Ogunquit-Kennebunk

Wells-Ogunquit-Kennebunk

Wells-Ogunquit-Kennebunk

Wells-Ogunquit-Kennebunk

Newly constructed property in the heart of Southern Maine’s seacoast.

Newly constructed property in the heart of Southern Maine’s seacoast.

Newly constructed property in the heart of Southern Maine’s seacoast.

Newly constructed property in the heart of Southern Maine’s seacoast.

28 Mile Road, Wells, ME 207.360.0719

28 Mile Road, Wells, ME 207.360.0719

Comfortable rooms include free Wi-Fi and cable Smart TVs with complimentary breakfast, access to heated indoor pool, and free guest parking.

Comfortable rooms include free Wi-Fi and cable Smart TVs with complimentary breakfast, access to heated indoor pool, and free guest parking.

Comfortable rooms include free Wi-Fi and cable Smart TVs with complimentary breakfast, access to heated indoor pool, and free guest parking.

Comfortable rooms include free Wi-Fi and cable Smart TVs with complimentary breakfast, access to heated indoor pool, and free guest parking.

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28 Mile Road, Wells, ME 207.360.0719

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Just Minutes From The Beach!

Just Minutes From The Beach!

Just Minutes From The Beach!

Just Minutes From The Beach!

687 Main St, Ogunquit, ME 207.646.4562

548 Main Street, Ogunquit, ME 207.646.2794

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Whether you are outdoors or indoors in one of our rooms, suites, effciencies, cottages or apartments, the view, the vista and the space are enlarged and enhanced by the presence of the endless view of the ocean. Rent a bike and enjoy the scenery. Kayak on the Ogunquit River to the Beach.

Whether you are outdoors or indoors in one of our rooms, suites, effciencies, cottages or apartments, the view, the vista and the space are enlarged and enhanced by the presence of the endless view of the ocean. Rent a bike and enjoy the scenery. Kayak on the Ogunquit River to the Beach.

Whether you are outdoors or indoors in one of our rooms, suites, effciencies, cottages or apartments, the view, the vista and the space are enlarged and enhanced by the presence of the endless view of the ocean. Rent a bike and enjoy the scenery. Kayak on the Ogunquit River to the Beach.

Whether you are outdoors or indoors in one of our rooms, suites, effciencies, cottages or apartments, the view, the vista the space are enlarged and enhanced by the presence the endless view of the ocean. Rent a bike and enjoy the scenery. Kayak on the Ogunquit River to the Beach.

Directly On Ogunquit River with Beach Views!

Directly On Ogunquit River with Beach Views!

Directly On Ogunquit River with Beach Views!

Southern Maine’s Seacoast Vacation

Southern Maine’s Seacoast Vacation

Southern Maine’s Seacoast Vacation

Southern Maine’s Seacoast Vacation

Longfellow Hotel

West End, Portland | 48 rooms

$534–$1,199/night

Named after the famous poet and Portland native, the Longfellow is an independent, luxurious, and modern wellness-themed hotel opening May 17 with cafe, lounge, fitness center, and spa featuring infrared sauna and meditation chairs.

Saltair Inn

Bar Harbor | 8 rooms $165–$575/night

On the scenic shores of Frenchman Bay, just a short distance from Acadia National Park. Enjoy luxurious suites and complimentary outdoor breakfasts overlooking the water.

Grand Harbor Inn

Camden| 10 rooms $419–$869/nightw

On the harbor with gorgeous views of Penobscot Bay, walking distance from the town center. Nearby activities include charter sailing trips, hiking, sea kayaking, and paddleboard rentals.

from its proximity to Maine Medical Center, which will soon be expanding into a lot across the street. “It’s within walking distance for people who have friends or family in the hospital. We make it comfortable for them without challenging their budget.”

The European in uence is evident in the rugged stonework and large red awnings of the inn’s exterior. Inside, the theme continues with the simple, homey comforts of a small hotel in France or Germany. “We’ve kept it pretty much the same as it was in the early days.

ere’s new wallpaper, and we upgrade the furnishings regularly, but we maintain the charm of an old hotel.”

Sullivan has a ready answer to my closing question. “I’ve been told there are ghosts, but I’ve never seen one myself. But sometimes, I’ll come back to the desk, and something will have changed. Apparently, they’re mostly on the third oor. ere was even a ghost hunter who stayed here

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looking for them, but I don’t think he found any.” e evidence, or lack thereof, is on YouTube. Summer rates begin at $ 269.

THE INN THAT JOHN BUILT

Many homes in the Portland area are part of the John Calvin Stevens legacy. e West End Inn at 146 Pine Street is among them. Built in 1871 for a merchant named Freedom Nash, a local stove dealer, it was converted to a bedand-breakfast in the 1980s. Stephen Simonds, a native Mainer, is the proud owner.

“People will stay here and be surprised at the services we o er. ey think of a B&B as a place to sleep and maybe get a yogurt for breakfast. But we o er more than the basics. We get a lot of raves about our breakfasts. It’s not just continental like in most B & Bs. It’s a full breakfast-to-order in a foodie town where expectations are high. And we change the menu every day, so people aren’t getting the same thing repeatedly.” eir co ee is unique too, with a local connection to Co ee by Design. “ ey do a special blend for us, and people really love it.”

The inn doesn’t o er a bar, “but we have a wine-dispensing machine with very nice wines. People gather in either the dining room or in front of one of the replaces. e living room is a comfortable place to socialize and meet the other guests.”

His favorite room? “We don’t name our rooms here, but my favorite is Number Five. It’s one of the three king-sized rooms, and it’s on the top oor. We have a mansard-style roof, so the walls slant in a little. e ceilings are lower on the top oor, but they’re still nine feet high. It’s a spacious and cozy room. Very welcoming. People love it.” The average summer rate is $400. n

The Prime of Miss Jane Morgan

Who knew our Kennebunkport icon would be 2024’s trendsetter?

STORY BY GWEN THOMPSON

It ’ s one of those Upper East Side events where everyone has a $5,000 handbag. (My bespoke recycled tanbark Sea Bag straight o the wharf in Portland can hold its own against Bottega Veneta, right?) ere’s pink or white bubbly at the bar and bu men in black pro ering trays of caviar on

blinis. e sartorial vibe among the guests could be described as “swanky retro superhero” with an undercurrent of chartreuse. I’m mesmerized by shoes that look capable of launching the Jetsons’ interstellar commute.

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I took the subway to 59th and Lex,

but clearly I should’ve come by DeLorean, because inside Vartali Salon on East 57th Street it’s like I’ve gone right back to Back to the Future. As the crush of densely packed fabulousness parts and re-forms around an invisible pop-up runway, models emerge as if from a backstage TARDIS to glide by in black or white vintage performance gowns worn by Kennebunkport’s eternal chanteuse, Jane Morgan, crowned with the cotton-candy updos of bygone decades as re-imagined by legendary hairdresser Vartan Vartali in celebration of his salon’s 46th anniversary.

“Vintage fashion is having a real heyday right now, with four trade shows a year and exhibits at the [Metropolitan Museum of Art’s] Costume Institute and FIT [Fashion Institute of Technology],” says Bonnie Bien, curator of the In My Style traveling exhibit of Jane Morgan’s gowns I’ve tracked from its debut at the Brick Store Museum in Kennebunk in 2022 all the way to New York Fashion Week. “ e models get a huge kick out of wearing these gowns.” Assuming they can t into them. “It took several casting calls to nd models with a 23"

From left: Irina wears 2009 Stephen Yearick; Lyrehc in Ruben Panis dress Jane Morgan wore to sing at the White House in 1989 for President George H. W. Bush; Bethany D. in 1960s Donald Brooks; Emma in 1970s Gunter Ruecker two-piece tuxedo Jane Morgan wore to early George H. W. Bush political events; Mina in 1960s Monte Streitfield of Strega.

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waist. Jane’s about 5'6", but most of our models are 5'9" to 5'11". Some of them are able to wear Jane’s size 7-1/2 shoes, but some of the shoes are from my own collection.”

Bien rst worked with Morgan as a teenage apprentice at the Kennebunkport Playhouse, then hit the road with her as her dresser for the next few years before college, and has kept in touch ever since, so she’s the natural choice to catalog the collection that’s been packed away in trunks in a barn on Morgan’s farm in Kennebunkport for over fty years. “ e designer labels were so small in those days, I had to hunt for them to gure out who designed each dress. ere were seventy gowns in all, and Jane recorded forty-two record albums, so if she wore one of these gowns on an album cover, we tried to match them up in the exhibition.”

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e storied gowns will next touch down in an exhibit at the Ogunquit Playhouse this summer, with a fundraiser on June 24th to support the costume division of the Playhouse and a reception to celebrate Jane Morgan’s 100th birthday. ose who nd fashion frivolous would do well to note that during her cabaret shows, Morgan “was carting around thirty or forty pounds of dress” while “walking around for two or three hours on the stage in four-inch heels,” she told me. “ at’s probably why I’ve stayed healthy for so long” (see “Chanteuse Mogul,” November 2021).

Just as I notice it’s time to tear myself away, Laura Linney arrives. (Bien tells me Gwen Stefani, Carolina Herrera, and Renée Fleming are also among Vartali’s loyal clientele.) ere’s no hope of pushing past the paparazzi to the door, so I’m going to be late for rehearsal at the National Opera Center. At least I’ll have an eye-popping excuse. n

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SPRING EVENTS

MARCH 10

Annual Moose Dash Snowshoe Race

APRIL 58

Shadows of the Sun Festival

APRIL 5

The Rewind & Grind Rail Jam

APRIL 6 Spring Bash

APRIL 8

Lights Out Party- Total Solar Eclipse

APRIL 19 & 20

King of the Mountain Hill Climb

JUNE 14 & 15

White Nose Pete Fly Fishing Festival

JUNE 15 Lupine Festival

JUNE 28 30

Maine High Peaks Paddlefest

Schaeffer Theater , 305 College St, Lewiston. Izumonookuni, July 12 & 14; The Lost Art of Dreaming, July 19 & 20. 786-6161.

Olin Arts Center Concert Hall; 210 75 Russell St, Lewiston.

Sheryl Bailey, Jazz Guitar and Organ, May 1; A Minimalist Mingle, Two Piano Minimalist Works with Chiharu Naruse and Bridget Convey, May 17. 786-6135.

Bridgeton Farmers Market; Reny’s, 214 Main Street, Bridgton. May 4.

Stone Mountain Arts Center; 695 Dugway Rd, Brownfield.

Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas; May 4; The Wood Brothers, May 8; Le Vent du Nord, May 10; The Weight Band, May 11; Comedian Bob Marley, May 16; Session Americana, May 17; Alana MacDonald Band, May 18; Louisiana Calling, May 25; John Gorka, May 31. 935-7292.

Baxter Brewing Company; Next Stop Comedy, 130 Mill St, Lewiston. Apr. 28; Jul. 7. 333-6769.

East Auburn Baptist Church , 560 Park Ave, Auburn. The Hyssongs, Apr. 20 & 21. 782-0348.

Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center ; 18 Bradley Street, Fryeburg. Met Opera Live in HD: La Rondine, April 20; Met Opera Live in HD: Madama Butterfly, May 11. 935-9232.

Freedom Cafe & Pub ; 923 Roosevelt Trail, Naples, Bob Marley, June 20. 693-3700.

Sebago Trails Paddling Company ; 1311 Roosevelt Trail, Raymond. Sebago Lake Kayak Historical Tour Session I; May 18; Session II; May 19. 854-0826.

Rangeley Lakes Region Shadow of the Sun Festival. Apr. 5-8. 864-5571.

Lakeside Dance Academy ; 2493 Main Street, Rangeley. Spring Concert, April 26. 592-7427.

Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust ; 2424 Main Street, Rangeley. Birding Festival, June 7-9. 864-7311.

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High Fidelity at Maine Weddings

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Looking for the perfect twist to your spring wedding? Just add smoke.

Since Maine legalized cannabis in 2016, Mainers haven’t been shy in showing their a ection for the plant. What better way to put that love on display than to mingle merriment with matrimony?

Cannabis-themed weddings (or weed weddings, if you will) are an underground trend nding their way to the light as cannabis becomes further normalized and legalized across New England.

Some wedding parties opt for subtle details—perhaps a cannabis fan leaf accenting the bouquet— while others make cannabis the guest of honor by hiring a bud bar that serves cannabis products instead of alcohol.

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up. You don’t want smoke to get in their clothes, so vape is perfect. I use tabletop vapes from Zenco, which are sleek little wine glass-like containers. ey ll with the vapor, and then you can literally knock them back, almost like you’re drinking the smoke out of a wine glass.”

Maden, a cannabis sommelier, uses his experience and expertise to ensure wedding guests are getting the best services possible, concocting the perfect buzz for a cionados and newcomers alike. “I’m frequently talking to people who’ve never had cannabis at a wedding,” says Maden, “helping them understand what selection to make at the bar.”

“We try to integrate it wherever possible, especially if people are looking to really showcase the cannabis leaf.”

ere’s a variety of things you could include,” says Jack Maden, the founder of Buddha Som, New England’s rst full-service cannabis hospitality group. “It could be prerolls. I have what’s called a Stündenglass gravity infuser. It’s basically a bong, but it’s a really cool bong. Vapes are what I prefer, especially at a wedding where people are dressed

Playful decor and the perfect setting can make your weed wedding even more 420- t. “We’re a super canna-friendly venue,” says Ethan Kramer, co-owner of Southern Maine Kitchen and Arrowheads Estate in Cape Neddick. “We have all the accouterments here on-site that you might need.”

At Flowers + Herb Florals in Brunswick, co-owners Court Klein and Kat Klein add cannabis fan leaves to their boutonnieres, bouquets, and table garlands to help counter the stigma associated with this healing plant..

With the rise of weed weddings, guests no longer need to skulk in the shadows for a quick smoke. “It’s an opportunity to talk to people about the wellness e ects of cannabis,” says Maden. “I’ve got them one-on-one, and usually they’re intrigued by the bud bar, so there’s an opportunity to break down walls there.”

As more states and cities warm up to social consumption, it’s possible that Maine will follow suit. Spectrum News reported that in the 131st Maine Legislature, Rep. David Boyer (R-Poland) sponsored an on-site cannabis consumption bill (LD 1952, currently in committee) that “would provide a controlled and regulated environment for adults similar to a brewpub that allows you to try di erent beers and then take some home.”n

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Efall outside the polished glint of the skate-wing copper ceiling lights and the stainless bar at Twelve, as black-aproned servers ply us with delicacies from the four-course prix xe ($90) and à la carte menus.

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Our kick-o cocktail, Smoke & Mirrors ($18), is a sweet-smokyspicy mixture of mezcal, walnut liqueur, and maple syrup chilled by a big sun-stamped ice cube inscribed with the street number (12) of the reconstructed building’s former location. Each brick of this 1895 pattern warehouse was geotagged for reassembly on the steel and concrete skeleton of its new home at 115 ames Street

First up on the prix- xe menu is a chunk of long-cooked sweet potato ($16 à la carte) with a bit of crunch from fried shallots on top.

e puddle of broth is jazzed with ground espelette pepper.

Next is a disk of sweet Jonah crab ($22) huddled under separated drupelets of fragrant pomelo—an excellent seafood pairing—with pickled daikon layered on top of the

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crab. e cauli ower gratin ($20) is a taller, stouter disk in a pool of tangy light cream, comprising layers of potato, tender sliced cauli ower, and sesame crunch crowned with several orange Maine uni redolent of ocean umami. However, the young and tender roasted carrots ($16) thickly coated with nutritional yeast are, in the words of a Reddit post, “Toomami!”

For mains, the New York strip steak ($46) comes cut in rare medallions anked by a silky white disk of puréed potato set on top of a puddle of rich and earthy black garlic. e handsome plate also holds one thinly sliced Hasselback potato sitting in savory jus. e two perfectly rare slices of aged duck breast that left one diner hungry for more come with a small portion of duck con t, chunks of red beet, and the delectable crunch of juniper, tented by gorgeously veined radicchio leaves.

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Dessert is the fourth course of the Prix Fixe, and not to be missed. e citrus bombe ($16) is like a grownup creamsicle: segments of di erent citrus fruits perfectly peeled and little pyramids of citrus ice cream coated with a white chocolate shell studded with crunchy popped rice, along with fennel ice. e chilled mug of butterscotch pudding ($16) under a pool of caramel sauce and whipped crème fraîche is a perfect childhood delight. (Our server suggests crumbling the salted chocolate sablé cookies into the mug for some crunch.) Like so much of the food at Twelve, it makes a little joke, and it nourishes, excelling as both entertainment and dinner.

e Bourgogne Crémant ($16) pairs well with everything, and the sommelier is available to recommend more from the list of

During nice weather, a side terrace is open for al fresco dining. It overlooks young trees along the Eastern Promenade Trail and, looming above, any ocean liner moored at Ocean Gateway’s deep-water docks. e smell of the nearby ocean will surely make the experience even more appetizing. n

Anthony’s Italian Kitchen 30 years of Old World recipes. Best meatballs in town. Milehigh lasagnas, fresh-filled cannoli pastries, 54 sandwiches, pizza. A timeless great family spot. Beer and wine. Free parking. 151 Middle St., Portland, AnthonysItalianKitchen. com, 774-8668.

Bandaloop has moved into a restored 1700s barn on Route 1 in Arundel. Since 2004 we have offered locally sourced, globally inspired, organic cuisine. Our new home has plenty of space, parking, outdoor seating, takeout, and an event space in the loft. We continue to offer something for every palate—from vegans to carnivores and everything in between. bandalooprestaurant.com

The Corner Room features bright, wideopen space with towering ceilings complemented by handcrafted woodwork. Patrons can expect a warm, comfortable atmosphere, marked by the rich aromas of housemade pastas, pizzas, antipasti and artisanal breads. Come and enjoy the taste of Venice in the heart of Portland, ME! 879-4747, 110 Exchange Street. Visit thecornerroomkitchenandbar.com for more information.

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Boone’s A Portland landmark since 1898. Original home of Alexander Boone’s world-famous Baked Stuffed Lobster. Two waterfront decks, two full bars, two cozy dining rooms, fireside tables. Perfect setting to enjoy the finest seafood from Maine and the world. Steaks, chowder, lobster rolls, grilled dishes, daily features. Visit Boone’s for a romantic date, business luncheon, family gathering or large banquet. BoonesFishHouse.com

Bruno’s Voted Portland’s Best Italian Restaurant by Market Surveys of America, Bruno’s offers a delicious variety of classic Italian, American, and seafood dishes–and they make all of their pasta in-house. Great sandwiches, pizza, calzones, soups, chowders, and salads. Enjoy lunch or dinner in the dining room or the tavern. Casual dining at its best. 33 Allen Ave., 878-9511, https:// www.restaurantji.com/me/portland/brunosrestaurant-and-tavern-/

Maria’s Ristorante Portland’s original classic Italian restaurant. Greg & Tony Napolitano prepare classics: Zuppa di Pesce, Eggplant Parmigiana, Grilled Veal Sausages, Veal Chop Milanese, homemade cavatelli pastas, Pistachio Gelato & Maine’s Best Meatballs. See our own sauce in local stores. $11.95$22.95. Open at 5 Wed.-Sat. Catering always avail. 1335 Congress Street 772-9232, mariasrestaurant.com.

Flatbread Company Portland Tucked between two wharves with picturesque waterfront views. Family-friendly restaurant w/ signature pizzas, weekly carne & veggie specials. Made w/ local ingredients, baked in wood-fired, clay ovens. Everything’s homemade, organic, and nitrate-free. 24 local drafts & cocktails showcase all-local breweries & distilleries. 72 Commercial St., 7728777, flatbreadcompany.com.

DiMillo’s On the Water Now’s the time to enjoy everything DiMillo’s has to offer: fabulous dishes prepared by Head Chef, Melissa Bouchard, voted one of Maine’s Chefs of the Year, plus Certified Angus Beef, Italian and the best lobster around. Our outside dining is unparalleled. Open Monday thru Saturday at noon, Commercial St., Old Port 772-2216. Always FREE PARKING while aboard.

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Theater

Belfast Maskers, 17 Court St. Festival of One Acts, Apr. 19–28. 619-3256.

City Theater, 205 Main St., Biddeford. And Then There Were None, May 10–26. 282-0849.

Grand Theater, 165 Main St., Ellsworth. Fiddler on the Roof, through Apr. 21. 667-9500.

The Hill Arts, 76 Congress St. Cindy Pierce Presents: Keeping It Inn, Apr. 25–26. 347-7177.

Lyric Music Theater, 176 Sawyer St. Young Frankenstein, through Apr. 21. 799-1421.

Mad Horse Theater, 24 Mosher St., South Portland. Tumacho, Apr. 11–May 5. 747-4148.

Maine Audubon, Gilsland Farm, 20 Gilsland Farm Rd., Falmouth. Earth Day Play Me a Story with Portland Stage, Apr.

20. 781-2330.

Ogunquit Playhouse, 10 Main St. Waitress, May 9–Jun. 8. 646-5511.

Penobscot Theatre Company, Bangor Opera House, 131 Main St. Mr. Burns, A Post-Electric Play, Apr. 18–May 5. 942-3333.

Portland Players Theater, 420 Cottage Rd., South Portland. Peter and the Starcatcher, through Apr. 14. 799-7337. Portland Stage, 25A Forest Ave. Clyde’s, through Apr. 21; Angels in America, May 1–26. 774-0465.

Public Theatre, 31 Maple St., Lewiston. Lunenburg, May 3–12. 782-3200.

Saco River Theatre, 29 Salmon Falls Rd., Buxton. The Originals Present: A Murder is Announced, Apr. 19–28. 929-6473.

Strand Theatre, 345 Main St., Rockland. NT Live: Vanya, Apr. 18; NT Live: The Motive and the Cue, May 9. 594-0070. Waterville Opera House, 1 Common St. Head Over Heels, Apr. 26–27 & May 3–4, School Show: The Frog Prince, May 7. 873-7000.

Dance

Belfast Flying Shoes, First Church in Belfast UCC, 8 Court St., Belfast. First Friday Dances, May 3; Contra Caller Workshop, May 8. 338-0979.

The Hill Arts, 76 Congress St. Sara Juli’s: Naughty Bits, May 9–10. 347-7177.

Maine State Ballet, Westbrook Performing Arts Center, 471 Stroudwater St. Spring Recital, May 16–18. 842-0800.

Portland Ballet, Westbrook Performing Arts Center, 471

Stroudwater St. A Harlequinade, Apr. 26–27. 857-3860.

Portland Ovations, Merrill Auditorium, 20 Myrtle St. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, Apr. 30. 842-0800.

Portland School of Ballet , Westbrook Performing Arts Center, 471 Stroudwater St. Year End Showcase , May 11. 857-3860.

USM Department of Theatre, Russell Hall, Gorham Campus. USM Spring Dance Concert: Reclaim , Apr. 25–26. 780-5151.

Vivid Motion, The Hill Arts, 76 Congress St. Grania: Pirate Queen, May 17–19. 347-7177.

Music

Aura, 121 Center St. Jackson Dean, Apr. 13; One Night of Queen, Apr. 17; Alan Doyle, Apr. 26; Pop Evil with Sierra Pilot, Apr. 27; Mammoth WVH with Intervals, May 5. 772-8274.

Camden Opera House, 29 Elm St. Tannahill Weavers, Apr. 12. 236-7963.

Chocolate Church Arts Center, 804 Washington St., Bath. John John Brown, Apr. 13; Cheryl Wheeler, Apr. 27; Studio Two, May 11; David, Luke, & Will Mallett, May 17; Crystal Vision, May 18. 442-8455.

Cross Insurance Arena, 1 Civic Center Sq. Staind, Apr. 30; Sum 41, May 1. 791-2200.

Friends of the Kotzschmar Organ, Merrill Auditorium, 20 Myrtle St. Bach Birthday Bash, on demand through Apr. 29. 553-4363.

The Hill Arts, 76 Congress St. Hildaland, Apr. 24; Novel Jazz Septet, Apr. 27; Rasa String Quartet, May 4. 347-7177.

Jonathan’s Ogunquit, 92 Bourne Ln. Another Tequila

Ruthie Foster to perform April 20 at Stone Mountain Arts Center.

Sunrise, May 3; The Music of Simon & Garfunkel, May 5; Moondance, May 10; The Elton John Experience, May 11. 646-4777.

Mayo Street Arts, 10 Mayo St. Hinterlands, Apr. 12; The Magid Ensemble: Shterna & The Lost Voice, Apr. 19; Dirty Cello, Apr. 26; James Day Leavitt with Aedan MacDougall, Apr. 27. 879-4629.

Merrill Auditorium, 20 Myrtle St. Zach Williams, Apr. 26; Straight No Chaser, May 4. 842-0800.

One Longfellow Square, 181 State St. Jeffrey Martin, Apr. 19; Marielle Kraft, Apr. 20; Robbie Fulks & Patty Larkin, Apr. 21; Cheryl Wheeler, Apr. 25; Mary Fahl, Apr. 27; Susan Werner, May 2; Livingston Taylor, May 3; Jenny Owen Youngs, May 4; Susan Shook & the Disarmers with Nicolette & the Nobodies, May 9; Willy Porter, May 12. 761-1757.

Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Ave. Jacob Jolliff Band, Apr. 12; The Boneheads, Apr. 20; Lara Tupper & Bobby Sweet, Apr. 27; Tony Trischka, May 3; Barnstar!, May 4; Hanneke Cassel Band, May 10. 633-5159.

Portland Chamber Music Festival, Hannaford Hall, 88 Bedford St. Spring Salon & Social, May 11. 320-0257.

Portland Conservatory of Music, 28 Neal St. Adam Swanson, Apr. 12; VentiCordi, Apr. 13; Dr. John Ross, Apr. 18; Elements Trio, Apr. 26; Chiharu Naruse & Katherine Liccardo, May 2. 775-3356.

Portland House of Music, 25 Temple St. Down East Dead, Apr. 17; Danielle Nicole, Apr. 18; Iba Mahr, Apr. 21; Gustaf, Apr. 22; Weird Phishes, Apr. 25; Knower, Apr. 27; The Femmes, Apr. 29; Enterprise Earth, Inferi, Crown Magnetar, & Tracheotomy, May 1; A Band of Brothers, May 2; GoldenOak, May 10. 805-0134.

Portland Ovations, Hannaford Hall, USM Portland Campus, 88 Bedford St. Handel and Haydn Society, May 5. 842-0800.

Portland Ovations, Merrill Auditorium, 20 Myrtle St. Leslie Odom Jr., Apr. 25. 842-0800.

Portland Symphony Orchestra, Merrill Auditorium, 20 Myrtle St. The Mighty Kotzschmar, Apr. 21–23 (on demand May 13–Jun. 10); Pepe Romero & Mahler, May 7. 842-0800.

Saco River Theatre, 29 Salmon Falls Rd., Buxton. Jennifer Porter, May 11. 929-6473.

State Theatre, 609 Congress St. Badfish, Apr. 20; Me First and the Gimme Gimmes, Apr. 23; Neon Trees, Apr. 25; Benjamin Tod & Lost Dog Street Band, Apr. 26; In Flames, May 1; Sarah Jarosz, May 2; Rodrigo y Gabriela, May 4; The Fogcutters Big Band Syndrome, May 10; Avatar, May 14. 956-6000. Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dugway Rd., Brownfield. Ruthie Foster, Apr. 20; Barnstar!, Apr. 27; Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas, May 4; The Wood Brothers, May 8; Le Vent du Nord, May 10; The Weight Band. May 11. 935-7292.

University of Southern Maine, Corthell Hall, 37 College Ave., Gorham. Double Bass Studio Recital, Apr. 23; Vocal Jazz Concert, Apr. 25; Alma Kenow: Senior Composition Recital, Apr. 26. 780-5555.

Vinegar Hill Music Theatre, 53 Old Post Rd., Arundel. The Suitcase Junket, Apr. 26; Sans Souci, May 3; Carbon Leaf, May 4; Vyntyge Skynyrd, May 10. 985-5552.

Waldo Theatre, 916 Main St., Waldoboro. Dani Tribesman Reggae Band, Apr. 20; 10,000 Maniacs, Apr. 26; Darlingside with Spencer Albee, May 1; Le Vent Du Nord, May 9. 975-6490.

Art

Bates College Museum of Art, 75 Russell St., Lewiston. Senior Thesis Show 2024, Apr. 12–May 25. 786-6158.

Bowdoin College Museum of Art, 245 Maine St., Brunswick. Jim Dine: Last Year’s Forgotten Harvest, through Jun.

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2; Without Apology: Asian American Selves, Memories, Futures, through Jun. 2; Empires of Liberty: Athena, America, and the Feminine Allegory of the State, through Jun. 2. 725-3275.

Caldbeck Gallery, 12 Elm St., Rockland. Spring Group Show, Apr. 19–May 19. 594-5935.

Carol L. Douglas Studio and Gallery, 394 Commercial St., Rockport. Landscape and marine paintings, workshops, and instruction. Watch-me-paint.com. (585) 201-1558.

Center for Maine Contemporary Art, 21 Winter St., Rockland. Darkness Visible: Allison Hildreth, through May 5; On This Island: Carla Weeks, through May 5; Let The World In, through May 5; Good Morning Midnight: Sam Finkelstein & Duncan Hewitt, through May 5. 701-5005.

Colby College Museum of Art, 5600 Mayflower Hill Dr., Waterville. Playscape: Contemporary Art from the Colby Museum’s Collection, through Apr. 22; A Lot More Inside: Esopus Magazine, through May 12; 2024 Senior Exhibition, May 9–26; The World Outside: Louise Nevelson at Midcentury, through Jun. 9; Painted: Our Bodies, Hearts, and Village, through Jul. 28. 859-5600.

Cove Street Arts, 71 Cove St. Along The Coast, through May 4. 808-8911.

De’Bramble Art Gallery, 16 Middle St., Freeport. Art by Marilyn J. Welch and Friends. (510) 717-8427.

Farnsworth Art Museum, 16 Museum St., Rockland. Selections from the Andrew & Betsy Wyeth Collection, through Sept. 8; Abstract Flash: Unseen Andrew Wyeth, through Sept. 8; Emilie Stark-Menneg: Thread of Her Scent, through Sept. 22; Louise Nevelson: Dusk to Dawn, through Sept. 29; Marsden Hartley and the Sea, through Oct. 7. 596-6457.

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Greenhut Galleries, 146 Middle St. The Portland Show, through Apr. 27; Ed Douglas Solo Exhibition, May 2–Jun. 1. 772-2693.

Kittery Art Association, 2 Walker St. Extraordinary Earth, Apr. 11–May 12. 451-9384.

Lincoln Theater, 2 Theater St., Damariscotta. Exhibition on Screen: John Singer Sargent, Apr. 18–19. 563-3424.

Maine Historical Society, 489 Congress St. Building the International Appalachian Trail, through Jun. 1; Photojournalism & the 1936 Flood, through Aug. 10; Music in Maine, through Dec. 31. 774-1822.

Maine Jewish Museum, 267 Congress St. The Steve and Judy Halpert Photography Collection: Part II, through May 3; Father and Daughter: William Zorach and Dahlov Ipcar, through May 3. 773-2339.

Maine Maritime Museum, 243 Washington St., Bath.

Collections Uncharted: Discovering New Narratives, through May 10; Lost and Found: Sounds of the Maine Coast by Dianne Ballon, through Nov. 30; Sustaining Maine’s Waters: Understanding the Changing Gulf of Maine, through Dec. 31. 443-1316.

Ogunquit Museum of American Art, 543 Shore Rd. Anthony Cudahy: Spinneret, Apr. 12–Jul. 21. 646-4909.

Peary-MacMillan Arctic Museum, 9500 College Station, Brunswick. Iñuit Qiñiġaai: Contemporary Inuuit Photography, through Apr. 22; Collections and Recollections: Objects and the Stories They Tell & At Home In the North, through Jun. 1, 2025. 725-3416.

Portland Museum of Art, 7 Congress Sq. +collection, through Apr. 28; Alex Katz, Wedding Dress, through Jun. 2. 775-6148.

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Portsmouth Historical Society , 10 Middle St., Portsmouth, NH. The Matter of Memory , through Nov. 3. (603)436-8433.

Richard Boyd Art Gallery, 15 Epps St., Peaks Island. Maine Moods: Paintings by Deena S. Ball, through Apr. 29; Paintings In Oil, May 2–30. 712-1097.

Strawbery Banke Museum, 14 Hancock St., Portsmouth. Bread Basket-Making Workshop, Apr. 13. (603)433-1100.

Ticonic Gallery & Studios, 93 Main St., Waterville. Community Draw, May 8. 873-7000.

University of New England Art Galleries, UNE Art Gallery, 716 Stevens Ave. Recent Acquisitions in the Stephen K. Halpert Collection of Photography at UNE, through May 19. 602-3000.

University of New England Art Galleries, Jack S. Ketchum Library, 11 Hills Beach Rd., Biddeford. Tidal Shift: Work from the Searsport EcoArts Residency, through May 20. 602-3000.

Don’t Miss

Cross Insurance Arena, 1 Civic Center Sq. Maine Comic and Toy Con, Apr. 19–21. 791-2200.

Jonathan’s Ogunquit, 92 Bourne Ln. Vicki Monroe, Apr. 18. 646-4777.

Mystic Theater, 49 Franklin St., Rumford. Friday Night LIVE 2024, Apr. 19–20. 369-0129.

Stonington Opera House, 1 School St. Trivia Night, Apr. 18. 367-2788.

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The Philadelphia Story

In Falmouth Foreside, sail into your true love.

STORY BY COLIN W. SARGENT

The mansion on Clapboard Island is for sale for $7.5M. Built in 1898 half a mile from the mainland and barely visible through screens of evergreens, this 13-bedroom family retreat received modern updates in 2018–2019. (Vintage gossip: John

Cougar Mellencamp had his eye on this oasis in the 1990s.) e enclave includes adjacent Little Clapboard Island, a guesthouse, a boat house, pier, and a children’s playhousethat mimics Russian imperial architecture.

Kristina Keaney of Legacy Properties Sotheby’s International Realty says, “ e listing is for 1 Clapboard

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Island, and there are other parcels on the island. It is 21+/- acres at high tide and 37+/- acres at low tide according to the survey. e town public record states 22 acres.

e island also includes the 15-acre Clapboard Island East preserve from Maine Coast Heritage Trust. At the northern end of the island, there’s another private home.”

Island romance invites concessions to reality: “ e property conveys with an easement on the mainland in Falmouth allowing for parking for a couple of cars.”

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To learn more about the rst family who lived in this summer home, visit their winter palace. Brinkwood still

stands at 27 Druim Moir Lane near other high-society structures within the Druim Moir Historic District in the Chestnut Hill neighborhood of Philadelphia

Henry Howard Houston, no less than the original developer of this noted suburb, leveraged his position as a director of the Pennsylvania Railroad to instigate the construction of the Chestnut Hill commuter line through land he’d acquired. He had Brinkwood built as a wedding present for his son Samuel and daughterin-law in 1887. After Henry died in 1895, his son Samuel Frederic Houston continued his father’s work with the development of Chestnut Hill, and commissioned one of the Pennsylvania Railroad’s hottest young architects, Joseph M. Huston (Princeton ’92), to build his “cottage” on Clapboard Island in Maine.

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In 1892–1893, while still in his mid-twenties, Huston had designed the Pennsylvania Railroad’s wondrous Broad Street Station in Philadelphia with Frank Furness. Rising meteorically, Huston broke from Furness and started his own design rm in 1894. In 1895, at 29, Huston designed the landmark Witherspoon Building skyscraper (photo p. 83), and installed his architectural o ce there in 1897. In 1898, Huston knocked

out the Clapboard Island job before winning the competition to design Pennsylvania’s State Capitol in 1901.

SHOT DOWN IN MAY

The old gray bellwethers among Philadelphia architects were furious. According to philadelphiabuildings. org, the victory “sparked some

controversy among members of the T-Square Club, who called for his resignation, and the Philadelphia Chapter of the AIA, which had forbidden its members to participate. Unfortunately for Huston, this was only the beginning of the scandal… [He] eventually was charged with conspiracy to defraud the State of Pennsylvania by accepting bribes for the work on the Capitol and by charging the State more than was proper for the contracts required to complete the structure. Convicted on April 29, 1910, and after an unsuccessful attempt to mount a new trial, Huston was forced to pay a ne of $500 and costs. He entered Eastern Penitentiary on June 1, 1911, ‘for not less than six months and not more than two years’ (Evening Bulletin June 1, 1911).

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FADEOUT

“He served six months and 20 days in prison…was paroled on December 20, 1911, and returned to an architectural practice, which was signi cantly a ected by his legal di culties. In 1920, Stanford Lewis, his longtime silent partner and the manager of his rm, became an active partner in Huston & Lewis, and a few projects can be identi ed for the period from 1920 to 1929. When Lewis moved to Lansdowne, PA, in 1930, this rm appears to have dissolved, and Huston retired.”

STANDING PROUD

The former wunderkind died in 1940. With its European in uences, Huston’s controversial capitol design is considered a triumph today and prompted President eodore Roosevelt to declare it

“the handsomest State Capitol I ever saw” at its dedication on October 4, 1906. We’ve checked many of the online real estate listings for the Clapboard Island house. Falmouth Foreside may be a great place to shoot the breeze, but nowhere in the internet real-estate descriptions do you get wind of this backstory. In a

forest state like Maine, local lumber mills couldn’t have been impressed when lumber to create the mansion was shipped in from Oregon by rail.

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Frederic Houston to his son, Henry, expressing dread of U-boats—not surprising from the owner of a Maine island: “Now—on top of all of this comes the Kaiser’s U-boat threat!

ings were decidedly stirred up yesterday—the stock market went to pieces—today, there was perhaps a little improvement. [Your brother] Charley decided to join the Paris ambulance service for three months—so here we are to bid him a bon voyage.

e news of the U-Boat has made the whole sea question—an odd que. Finally, we decided on St. Louis. So Charley goes to Liverpool. e whole people seem to be back of [President Woodrow] Wilson, provided he shows some stamina. And it is generally believed the German Americans are not so keen for the Kaiser as they were a year or two ago.”

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Permanence

BY CHRIS CONSIDINE

The little harbor on Casco Bay now holds just a handful of commercial lobstermen.

Our friend, neighbor, and snowplow man is one of these

few. Never a signi cant shing port, the ground inside Clapboard Island has long been the terrain of coastal sailors and summer regattas.

A thousand and more spruce spars still the chains now, vigilant in

late winter. e bright balls of summer are lashed on oats, grounded, up the dark tidal creek.

Intrepid, he alone works the ocean in the o -season. Until the solstice returned, I had not under-

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stood the true nature of his endeavor. Sometime, shortly past midnight, I awake, sensing a vague and distant throbbing. Unable to divine the source and opening a window, I confront the night.

irty-three degrees, dark as a pocket, the breeze eight knots southerly. e sound develops as I sit, face to the wind, two hundred yards north of the high-tide mark and eighty feet in elevation. Straining to identify the persistent drone, I turn, keenly alert to better analyze the origin, and notice, as the volume fades, the pitch perfects and nds its voice.

Diesel. Somehow growing more distant while increasingly strident.

It’s him. He’s headed out. Not as far as the Cod ledges, not Cashes or Je reys, but well past the islands and

then some. Out where the swell, even in daylit summer, is a thing to be regarded. Here an ancient foreboding resides below this surface as it swirls upon the globe.

I can hear him as the turbo whine blends with the wind and becomes organic. Still, not yet past Jewell, still inside, he pounds through the Greens, Junk of Pork close to starboard. Not sure I can yet read the sound, I know his position.

I, too, know this ground as a coastal explorer, but not like him. He needs no GPS to show the way but to plot his marks to drag sites he has discovered, explored, and harvested. Over how long, how many trips?

It’s not the rugged lobster he now seeks but something elegant,

and ephemeral, bivalvian royalty, the Maine sea scallop.

On shore, does he lie awake, as I now do, and scan the bottom, remembering a sudden tension on the wire, the sharp release, and wonder: that bump, what is it? Imagining the distant form behind his eyes, he inspects it with practiced caution.

Will it, some cold night on a tow, wind a-howl and sea coming up, snag a deep, immovable object, a force? Will it only tear up gear, or worse, stove the dredge?

Or is it something darker, something more permanent?

Too old now for a sternman’s site, the answers will not be mine as the ebb turns and retreats. n

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