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

21 Portland After Dark

13 Hungry Eye

16 Harbor Lights

Local legends sparkle in the Parade of Lights.

By Sofia Voltin

23 Drinking Buddies

Raise a pint with man’s best friend at these local breweries.

By Sofia Voltin Photos by Meaghan Maurice

43 Experience

People to see and places to go from the best listing of arts experiences in the state.

53 Holiday Gifts & Events Guide

“Holiday Punch Lines” Local comedians assign New Year’s resolutions for the city of Portland.

By Sofia Voltin

29 Miracle on Maine Streets

Director Michael Nickles on his indie film Holly Star.

Interview by Sofia Voltin

Perspectives 6 From the Editor

“Accordion Crimes” Through a glass, darkly: Porteous, Mitchell & Braun.

By Colin W. Sargent

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39 Shelter&Design 31 The Cool Table

“Heavenly Holidays” Savoring memories in the 21st century.

By Rhea Côté Robbins

Bank branches chart a fresh course to win a younger audience.

By Kyle Battle

38 Dining Guide

66 Holidays in the Kennebunks

Sixteen select area restaurants strut their stuff.

39 Restaurant Review

“Pearl Diving” A perfect escape from the cold.

By Colin W. Sargent

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“What Are the Deer?”

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71 House of the Month “River Bank” Lovely house, tragic tale.

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74 Homes & Living

Exciting Real Estate listings, innovative products, and exacting artisans to make your fantasy of a home in Maine come true.

Cover: Festive ferry boats at Casco Bay Lines by Corey Templeton. See “Harbor Lights,” page 16.

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was thirteen in 1967. Every week, I’d jump on the bus with a heavy gray suitcase for my accordion lessons. The best part was not my playing but the deluxe Scandalli with a grill that looked like the front of a Ferrari. It was like carrying around a universe spilling with stars. The second best part was Mr. Tucci.

My music teacher’s second-floor office was on Congress Street.

It had huge plate-glass windows that framed the busy shoppers swarming Recordland (where none of the rock albums featured an accordion player). It was December: Last week I’d been assigned “Lady of Spain.” Uh oh. I was out of time. Mr. Tucci was going to know I hadn’t prepared from the first note. I’d really, really meant to practice, but a girl got in the way. I was a goner.

“Hello, Mr. Tucci.”

“Are you ready?”

I frantically tried to think of a snappy answer, but he closed his eyes.

“Well, go ahead.”

My “Lady of Spain” was a car crash.

Amid the sound of rending metal, Mr. Tucci shook his head, walked to his giant window, and gazed down the street. From the corner of my eye I saw Bernie’s Fashions (weirdly painted “Bernies Fashion’s, air-conditioned” on the building) over the traffic, lined up to a sparkling vanishing point beyond Monument Square. Brushed steel telephone poles downtown twinkled with bracelets of light. My testosterone kicked in: How early the sun goes down now! What time was it in Spain? Could I stop in and pick up some English Leather® at Porteous, Mitchell & Braun? The Christmas guide at the Victoria Mansion told me she liked it...

I swear I heard Mr. Tucci sigh. My rendition complete, its wheels still spinning upside down, Mr. Tucci scuffed to his desk. He picked up a metronome, an exact match to the one gathering dust on my mother’s piano. “Have you ever seen one of these before?”

Then he walked back to his window. The world’s window. With Christmas vibrating through the glass, enormous and wonderful.

Ten Christmases later, I sat in the cockpit of a Navy T-28 trainer, waiting to taxi for my first Night Navigation Solo. The lights on the runway sparkled. In a flash I was back on Congress Street. In my headphones I heard my instructor’s drawl. “Sargent, are you ready?”

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This year’s Monument Square Christmas tree is a 40-foot-tall Norway Spruce plucked from the Deering Oaks baseball outfield. “Usually, the city asks residents for a donation, but this year, the trees on the list were in poor condition or difficult to access,” says Amy Geren of Portland Downtown. “So our city arborist Jeff Tarling picked the tree. It was too close to the [outfield] fence and a light pole.” Sounds like a home run.

Mainers are celebrating 100 years of women’s voting rights by planting daffodils guaranteed to transform the spring. “The Maine suffragists used the daffodil, or jonquil, as their flower symbol,” says Anne Gass, author of Voting Down the Rose: Florence Brooks Whitehouse and Maine’s Fight for Woman Suffrage.

“At hearings on suffrage in the Maine legislature, you knew which side people were on if they sported a rose or a jonquil.” Share photos of your blooming beds on Instagram: @mainesuffragecentennial, #unitedwebloom.

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Beyond the Pork Pie: “Mom used to make us tire sur la neige—maple taffy made with snow.

It was a wonderful part of winter and holidays.”

Get ready for le Temps des Fêtes.

By Rhea Côté Robbins

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raditional Franco-American Christmas celebrations never lack delicious food. It’s time to bring out the china, polish the silver, and set the table—Réveillon is nearly here.

Celebrated on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve, the starring role of Réveillon is the tourtière. Recipes for tourtière vary between families and their geographical backgrounds. Some say the pie’s name

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“My Grandmother would never dream of a Christmas dinner without scalloped potatoes and pork pie.”

—Hallie Powers, Harpswell

“Tourtières were made by both

sides of my family. We’d get home from midnight mass and Mom would already have a meat pie ready for the oven. I didn’t really like the taste of it, so I covered my slice with ketchup.”—Janice Hill, Brunswick

“My FrenchCanadian side hasn’t passed down much from their heritage. My grandmother was a young bride when she came to America from Saskatchewan, and my grandfather didn’t approve of her heritage. She wasn’t even allowed to speak French in front of their children. Perhaps I’ll adopt some new traditions!”

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comes from its baking dish—tourtière. A Little Canadian Cookbook suggests the pies were once filled with tourtes—passenger pigeons—now extinct. Today, they’re usually stuffed with ground pork or beef.

Vegetarians versions are out there, too.

Some cooks may take extra pains to adjust the texture, such as finely grinding the roast. Mashed potatoes, onions, and the chef’s choice of spices round out the recipe.

Whatever the fillings, they’re all baked into a flaky double crust. Some serve the tourtière with green ketchup.

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he sweet delicacy of the Réveillon is the Bûche de Noël, or Yule Log. Once upon a time, in Europe’s Iron Age, a burnt log offering was given in recognition of the end of the winter. The onset of Christianity supported baking a cake instead to mark Christmas. The cake

is a chocolate roll with cream filling coated with chocolate frosting and decorations like marzipan mushrooms, leaves, and stems to resemble the Yule Log of yore.

Christmas Day feasting begins with breakfast, which is often leftover tourtière topped with a fried egg. After opening the presents it’s time to whip out the eggnog— homemade with real cream and eggs (and a splash of rum for the adults). Christmas dinner centers around the decorated table Priscilla Morin and her parents in 1986.

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Take your pick of dessert pies: chocolate cream, lemon meringue, pumpkin, apple, raspberry, and mincemeat. Classic Christmas cookies are decor­ated with frosting and colored sugar. Christmas candies, homemade, are temptingly near everyone’s reach. But a Franco-American Christmas without tourtière is impossible. n

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bor Parade of Lights,” says Matthew Moretti, CEO of Bangs Island Mussels on Commercial Street. “Last time, we used our workboat La Cozze. On the night of December 14, we’ll bring our bigger boat, Perseverance. I’m of Italian descent (as if you couldn’t tell), specifically southern Tuscany. My family just lost my grandfather, Fred Jr. Moretti, and we’re all feeling a renewed interest in our heritage.”

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“Our parade is filled with recreational boats, fishing boats, tugboats, and sometimes the Coast Guard,” says Chris Keane, founder of Portland Harbor Parade. “Hundreds of people watch from Maine State Pier. Last year we had a stellar turnout with 38 boats participating. You’ll see a lot of Santas out on the water. One year, a captain on one of the ferries decorated himself in Christmas lights, blared music, and danced at the top of his craft.”n The Portland Harbor Parade of Lights will be on December 14.

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t’s when we’re struggling to squeeze into our jeans (which fit perfectly back in September) that we start to ponder our New Year’s resolutions. Get ready for the Roaring Twenties, Part II. As we usher in a new decade, what goals should we set for our little city? Our very own local comedians have volunteered to weigh in on the matter and suggest these New Year’s resolutions for Portland: “Bring back the characters. Portland in the mid-1980s was home to eccentrics: salty mavericks and sea-worn artists slinking up and down the city streets. Up until a few years ago, you could still find the dank weirdness hidden among coffee shops, dives, or in the shadows of Congress Square Park. Today, Portland’s overflowing with fifteendollar trash bags, rental rates that would make the Monopoly man blush, and local eateries sporting menus priced like the food’s made of gold and cocaine. Our weirdos can’t afford to live here. Portland feels like living in a newly printed Lands End catalog. Let’s support our weirdos. Go see a local comedy show, support a friend’s band, and buy weird stuff during the First Friday Art Walk. Uplift your local characters—they’re the ones making the art.”

—Ian Stuart 86 the spaceships I’m going to eat fewer French fries, even though they just keep getting better in this town. And really, all I’m doing is supporting a Maine industry.

I’m going to be nice to the new Mayor. She seems great, and it’s who the voters brought home. If they love her, then

that’s all that matters.

I’m not going to expand upward too high into the skyline. I’m going to try really hard to make sure that the new condos look like normal buildings and not spaceships.

No more new breweries. I need to learn to be happy with what I’ve got.

I’m not going to close any major arteries this year like Preble, Washington, Woodfords—oh, who am I kidding? That’s just ridiculous. Of course I am.

Sincerely, Portland.

—Anders J. Nielson for the birds “Portland, it should be mandatory for you to have a microbrewery on every street corner. And start posting ‘no-fly zone’ signs for the seagulls on Commercial Street.”

—Tammy Pooler “Portland, open at least three to four more satellite pizza joints and allow parking on top of other vehicles to solve the parking problems. Bonus—this will make it easier to get a slice. While we’re at it, allow cruise ships to park on the streets for easier access for the people on-board to get a slice of pizza when they’re tired of cruise ship food. Come on Portland, we can do this!”

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Breed: English Bulldog

From: Kansas/Massachusetts Likes: “Scratches.”

Dislikes: “The cold.”

Age: 1 Breed: Mini Australian Shepherd From: Kansas/Massachusetts.

Likes: “I love to fetch and play tug-of-war with my friend Peanut.”

Dislikes: “Surprises. I startle so easily.”

What beer do you recommend for your owner? “I’m too young to drink!”

Do you visit any other breweries: “Nope.

This is my first.”

Cheers! to man’s best friend.

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t’s been a long week. Do you head to your favorite brewery for a beer or rush home for some quality time with your pup? You’re in luck. Many of our micro-breweries welcome dogs with open arms (and sometimes a biscuit, too). Grab the leash and enjoy a pint with your bestie. Here are some furry friends who are no strangers to spending their weekends at a brewery.

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= Dogs Allowed Inside Allagash Br ewing 50 Industrial Way, Portland

Well-behaved dogs are welcome yearround on our heated and covered patio, but they’re not permitted in the tasting room or on tours. We ask that your furry friend be leashed and under control at all times.

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Industrial Way allows dogs inside.

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Dogs are allowed outside on the covered patio only.

Black Pug Br ewing 30 Bath Road, Brunswick

Dogs are allowed inside so long as they are on leash and under control.

Br ewery Extr ava 66 Cove Street, Portland

Well-behaved dogs are welcome on our covered patio when it’s open, but they’re not permitted in the tasting room or on tours.

We ask that your furry friend be leashed and under control at all times. Please keep them off furniture.

Bu nk er Br ewing

17 Westfield Street, Portland

Olive What beer do you recommend?

Urban Farm Fermentory Age: 3 Breed: English Shepherd Mix

“I’m more of a kombucha kind of girl—

From: Harpswell

Ginger Kombucha.”

woodland hikes.”

been to Flight Deck Brewing, Rising Tide,

Likes: “Fresh-falling snow and

Do you visit any other breweries? “I’ve

Dislikes: “The dark. You never know what

and Urban Farm Fermentory.”

lies in the shadows.”

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Rising Tide Brewing Age: 3 Breed: Whoodle (Wheaton Terrier and Poodle Mix) From: Bath

Likes: “Everyone! All dogs and people.”

Dislikes: “I’m not super keen on popcorn.”

What beer do you recommend for your

In the summer, leashed dogs are allowed on the outdoor patio. In the colder months, we welcome well-behaved leashed dogs inside, too.

Definitiv e Br ewing 35 Industrial Way, Portland

Dogs are welcome on our three-season covered patio. There are outdoor heaters in the spring and fall.

Flight Deck Br ewing

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Dogs are allowed in the taproom.

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Dogs are welcome to join their owners on the patio and inside the taproom itself, as long as they are wearing a leash.

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We allow dogs on our outside patio. We have that up until it starts to actively snow— usually December.

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We’re pet people, but we have some guidelines for our fluffy friends. Dogs must remain outdoors on our patio during draft service.

Please keep ’em on a leash and under control. Make sure your creature companion will get along and do well in crowds. We only serve pets that are 21+. There will be water and treats for the minors.

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Moder ation Br ewing 103 Maine Street, Brunswick,

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Dogs are allowed on our year-round patio.

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Dogs are welcome to sit with you outside on our tar patio. Over the winter, call first to see if the patio is open.

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Dogs are allowed on our summer patio only.

Stars & Stripes Br ewing

8 Varney Road, Freeport

All dogs are welcome on our deck.

Urban Farm Fermentory

200 Anderson Street, Portland

Dogs are allowed so long as they are on a leash and under control.

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Do you visit any other breweries?

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Dislikes: “Vacuums, brooms, and the devil-cat, Precious.”

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rom New York to Los Angeles to…Saco? Writer and director Michael Nickles held fast to his dream of a Christmas comedy movie for over 20 years. Holly Star finally began filming in December 2016. The film has made its debut on Netflix and this holiday season will screen at select local theaters. On December 21 at Biddeford’s City Theater, a behind-the-scenes video will premiere after the movie.

photo still courtesy Holly Star Productions, LLC

How would you pitch Holly Star?

It’s about a young woman whose life flashes before her eyes during a near-death experience. She discovers a buried memory about a bag of money hidden somewhere in her home town. Enlisting the help of her best friend, she goes on a treasure hunt. She starts to question her obsession and wonders if the “treasure” might actually be something—or someone—else.

Why did you write this movie as a Christmas story?

The title. It was the first thing I had. At first, I was convinced it had to be a noir story. I imagined it on a ragged paperback book like some Dashiell Hammett novel. I got obsessed, which meant I didn’t allow oth-

er ideas to flow. When I finally accepted defeat, I realized the answer was there all along—the title evokes Christmas. I needed to change the genre. There’s a lesson there, and it became a theme in the film.

“When Michael started shooting in Maine, it was clear the film had finally found the right home.”

—Edward Burns, executive producer

After so long, how did this project finally get made?

At the end of It’s a Wonderful Life, George Bailey receives a note from his guardian angel: “Remember no man is a failure who has friends.” George is saved by the generosity of the small town.

I tried to make Holly Star for decades.

I wrote the script to be a big-budget studio film. It got some attention. I met a lot of producers. There was cast attached, I went location scouting—it fell apart. I picked up the pieces and knocked on more doors.

Kept hearing “No.” I went through this over and over. It wasn’t until Mark Adam, president and CEO of Saco Cinemagic, signed on as executive producer that it became a reality. Soon after, I met with officials in Saco and Biddeford to talk about shooting in the two towns. Coming from Los Angeles, I’m trained to expect “No” after pretty much every production question I ask. I was nervous, expecting the worst.

But something about these conversations didn’t feel like any I had in the past. It finally dawned on me: “They’re wondering how they can help you.”

From there, it was a series of remarkable moments of kindness each day—whether it was someone giving us production space, allowing us to shoot in their home, or letting us store our equipment and warm our bodies in their office.

Saco and Biddeford remain supportive, welcoming us back for screenings. They may turn it into an annual event, which would be a dream. I’ll forever be grateful for everyone’s generosity. n Holly Star will screen at Portland Media Center on December 13, Grand Theater in Ellsworth December 19, and City Theater in Biddeford on December 20 and 21.

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Banking as Theater Norway Savings is one among many Maine banks adding spice to the mix. The Wall Street Journal says, “The days of boring brick and mortar, mono-colored walls and ceilings, and stuffy furniture are fading into obscurity. Lobbies are filled with refreshment stations, glass walls, and islands in lieu of teller desks.”

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and ceiling. “The Norway Savings Bank logo is a lake and mountains with green and blue together. We want to tie into the environmental aesthetic,” says Darci Hamm, executive vice president of retail. “The space is welcoming, regardless of its necessity,” says Karen Hakala, senior vice president of marketing. “There’s a sitting area with a fireplace, engaging music, and even video chat at the drive-through teller windows.”

Making Change eng shui designer Carol Daigneault has helped “over a dozen” banks across Maine with their interior transformations. “Public versus private [space] is definitely a consideration,” Daigneault says. “Feng shui considers the flow of things.” Your guided experience starts as early as “the traffic pattern of getting into the parking lot, the drive-through, and the teller window—it all matters.”

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Dining Guide Boone’s Fish House & Oyster Room Native seafood­­—fresh Maine lobster steamed over rockweed, a variety of oysters & wood-grilled fish, steaks & chops. Baked Stuffed Lobster invented here by Alexander Boone right on the Portland Waterfront in 1898. 86 Commercial St. 774-5725, boonesfishhouse.com.

BlueFin North Atlantic Seafood Chef Gil Plaster creates the quintessential Old Port dining experience: classic, contemporary dishes with fresh, locally caught seafood & seasonal ingredients. Break., lun., din., or your favorite cocktail in comfortable elegance or out on the patio w/ fire pit. 468 Fore St. 775-9090, bluefinportland.com.

Bull Feeney’s Authentic hearty Irish fare: from-scratch sandwiches, steaks, seafood. Local craft & premium imported brews. Maine’s most extensive selection of single malt Scotch & Irish whiskeys. Live music 5 nights. Open 7 days, 11:30-1.

Kitchen till 10. 375 Fore St. 773-7210, bullfeeneys.com.

East Ender East of the Old Port.

Upstairs lounge for date night or afterwork drinks. Casual night with friends or a romantic dinner in our cozy booths. Hand-crafted cocktails, awardwinning burger made from coldsmoked beef. 47 Middle St. 879-7669.

El Corazon Mexican food from the heart. Authentic family recipes passed down through generations & “oversized tequila selection.” Try our “Marisco”—a Mexican seafood cocktail of shrimp, bay scallops, clams, octopus & Maine lobster. Lun. & din., Mon.–Thurs. 11–10. Fri.-Sat. till 11. Sun. 9–9. 190 State St. 536-1354, elcorazonportland.com.

Fish Bones Grill Creative American Cuisine beside the historic Bates Mill canal in the heart of downtown Lewiston. Lun. & din. Mon.-Fri. from 11:30. Din. Sat. from 4. Get hooked at 70 Lincoln St. in Bates Mill No. 6!

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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. Perfect for large holiday parties. 72 Commercial St., 772-8777, flatbreadcompany.com.

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Restaurant Review

Pearl Diving Duck in to beat the cold in the Kennebunks.

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estaurateur Rebecca Charles is a legend in New York, known for Pearl Oyster Bar in Greenwich Village. But it’s here in Maine where she’s sunk everything into her labor of love, Pearl, near Gooch’s Beach, where her family has summered for more than a century. Looking for sanctuary from the winter chill, we step in on an icy night.

We’re glad the enormous stone fireplace with the flames that reach to the stars is still here. A server attends to it nearly constantly, and it’s welcome theater—logs erupt with enormous pops as they grow bright, crackle, and send out a glow. Downstairs, “Spat Oyster Cellar” calls with the shell game, but we don’t answer. The table near the fire is what we crave.

We settle in with a Lillet Blanc Fizz ($9), glad to see that the long, rustic banquet table that dates to other iterations of 27 Western Avenue is here, but the bistro-style chairs don’t quite convey the luxury this romantic spot deserves. We frankly miss the old booths. The bar seduces with light fil-

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tering through shelves and glassware.

Tonight, we’re celebrating the holidays in twos. We start with two Market Oysters ($3 each), two Cocktail Shrimp ($3 each), two Fried Oysters with Pearl-made tartar sauce ($3.25 each), and two Salt-Crusted Shrimp ($3.25 each). The server tells us these luscious oysters are “Pemaquid Selects from the Damariscotta River.”

The Golden, Red, and Candy Cane Beets ($12) are festive to behold, served with “mixed lettuces, Roquefort Cheese, and a

cider vinaigrette.”

We order two glasses of wine: one the luscious Goulayant Malbec ($10), the other Tortoise Creek Pinot Noir ($9). Our server lets us in on a great tip: If you order at least two glasses of wine, they’ll open any bottle for you but charge you by the glass (even if the menu doesn’t offer it by the glass). We’ll certainly keep that in mind.

We dive into the Pan Roasted Halibut ($29) with parsnips, Brussels sprouts, carrots, bacon lardons, and a sprig of oregano.

Heart-warming. The 11-ounce Grilled Ribeye ($34) is even better. Served with watercress, there’s a bonfire of shoestring potatoes artistically piled up. What a sinful treat to share with a lover or friends.

The finale is Praline Parfait ($9) with mugs of bracing black coffee. We’re ready to face the night air. Almost. Total dinner for two before tip: $154.48. n Pearl Kennebunk & Spat Oyster Cellar. Wednesday–Sunday, 5p.m. to close. Open New Year’s Eve 6–9p.m. Closed January 6–February 12, and February 24–March 11, 2020. 204-0860.

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Hurricane Restaurant New England cuisine with an international twist. Lobster & blueberry pie! Local produce and seafood, full bar, award-winning wine list, in-house dessert chef.

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Kon Asian Bistro Steakhouse & Sushi Bar Asian cuisine w/ modern flair. Japanese, Sushi, Thai, Chinese, or hibachi tables. Private party rooms for business meetings to birthday parties.

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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. Wed.-Sat. open at 5. Catering always avail. 337 Cumberland Ave. 772-9232, mariasrestaurant.com.

Pedro’s Simple yet full-flavored Mexican & Latino food. Tacos, burritos & impressive array of margaritas, sangria, beer & wine.

Especiales de la semana (weekly specials) keep the menu fresh & showcase different Latino cultures.

Seasonal outdoor dining avail. Noon10. 181 Port Rd., Kennebunk. 9675544, pedrosmaine.com.

Ricetta’s Brick Oven Ristorante Modern, family-friendly. Awardwinning brick oven pizzas, pasta, grill, gluten-free pizza & pasta, seafood & Italian entrees w/locally sourced ingredients. Dine-in, take-home, delivery, or have us cater. Kids eat free Mon. Sun.–Thurs. 11:30–9, Fri. & Sat. 11:30–10. 240 Rte. 1, Falmouth. 7813100, ricettas.com.

Rivalries Sports Pub & Grill Now with two fun, comfortable upscale sports bar locations. Known for great pub food, Rivalries’ menu has something for everyone. With 30+ HD TVs and every major pro and college sports package, you won’t miss a game! Located at 10 Cotton St. in Portland. (774-6044). And 2 Hat Trick Drive, just off I-295 in Falmouth. 7474020, rivalriesmaine.com.

Sea Glass at Inn by the Sea Chef Chadwick’s seasonally sourced, innovative taste of Maine. Spectacular ocean views inside the intimate restaurant or on the decks. Creative vegan dishes w/produce & seafood from local farms & sea. (Wine Spectator “Best of” Award of Excellence) 40 Bowery Beach Rd., Cape Elizabeth.

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Shay’s Pub & Grill Heart of Portland.

Local favorite since 2005. Pub fare specialities: sweet & spicy chicken sandwich, fish & chips, seasonal salads. Famous $5 martini menu & daily specials. Outdoor seating.

M-Tues. 11:30-9, W-Sat. 11:30-10, Sun. closed. Schedule your private event with us! 18 Monument Sq. 772-2626, shaysgrillpub.com.

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Get Out! Happy HOlidays

On December 14, One Tree Wholistic Learning Center holds its Season of Light Festival at Portland Public Library, celebrating Eid and Ramadan, Christmas, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, Diwali, and the Winter Solstice. Guides vividly describe the symbolism and backstories that bring us closer.

“We believe in the power of coming together to honor and celebrate the diversity in our community with members of all cultures, identities, and backgrounds,” says Gina Forbes, executive director.

Theater

on the Air, Dec. 8; Frogtown Mountain Puppeteers: The Legend of the Banana Kid, Jan. 4, 2020.

701-5053.

The Chocolate Church Arts Center, 804 Washington St., Bath. Happy Folk Commune, Jan. 3, 2020.

442-8455.

The Theater Project, 14 School St., Brunswick. Peter Pan, Dec. 13–15; Wales and Tales, Dec. 18. 729-8584.

Penobscot Theatre Company, Bangor Opera House, 131 Main St. Matilda: The Musical, Dec. 5–29; A Tribute to Jerry Lee Lewis, Dec. 31. 942-3333.

Andy’s Old Port Pub, 94 Commercial St. Live acoustic style music every night. 874-2639.

Center Theatre, 20 E. Main St., Dover-Foxcroft. Little Women: The Musical, Dec. 13–15, 20–21. 564-8943.

Music

The Portland Players Theater, 420 Cottage Rd., South Portland. Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, through Dec. 15. 799-7337.

Aura, 121 Center St. Spose: PDank Xmas 6, Dec. 14; The Front Bottoms, Dec. 15; The Wizards of Winter, Dec. 27; Tusk: Fleetwood Mac Tribute, Dec. 28. 772-8274.

Schoodic Arts, 427 Main St., Winter Harbor. Out of the Hat! readings, Dec. 21.

963-2569.

Bear Bones Beer, 43 Lisbon St, Lewiston.

Open Jam, every first Fri. 513-0742.

The Strand Theatre, 345 Main St., Rockland. Strand

Belfast Flying Shoes, 143 Church St. Nils Fredland

with Spintuition, Jan. 4, 2020; Community Dance: Chrissy Fowler with All Comers Band, open to all musicians, every first Fri. 338-0979.

Blue, 650A Congress St. Open Jazz sessions, every Tues.; Irish Nights, every Wed.; Happy Hour Music Series, every Thurs.; Jazz every Sat. 774-4111.

Bull Feeney’s, 375 Fore St. Irish Session, every Sun.; Irish Pub Songs, every Wed. & Sat.; live music every Fri. and Sat. 221-1122.

Byrnes’ Irish Pub, 16 Station Ave., Brunswick. Live Music every Thurs. & every other Fri. 729-9400.

Craft Brew Underground, 34 Court St, Auburn.

Drive by Todd, Jan. 4, 2020. 513-0742.

Denmark Arts Center, 50 W. Main St. Songwriting Circle, every second and fourth Tues. 452-2412.

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Nothing says “New Year’s Eve” like a refreshing swim off East End Beach, right? The Polar Bear Dip & Dash is a chilling 5k that ends with a splash in Casco Bay. The finish line jumps with loud music, photo ops with polar bear mascots, and screaming mayhem as runners dive into the ocean.

Gather, 189 Main St., Yarmouth. “Girls Night Out”, every Thurs. 847-3250.

Grand Theater, 165 Main St., Ellsworth. The Ghost of Paul Revere, Dec. 29.

667-9500.

Gendron Franco Center, 46 Cedar St., Lewiston. La Rencontre, Dec. 12; Piano Concert: Christopher Staknys, Dec. 20. 689-2000.

Jonathan’s Ogunquit, 92 Bourne Ln. Deep Blue C Studio Orchestra, Dec. 11. 646-4777.

Mayo Street Arts, 10 Mayo St. St. Petersburg Men’s Ensemble, Dec. 15; International Open Mic Night, Dec. 20. 879-4629.

Dust off your fedora, don your finest flapper dress, and sip on a French 75.

You’re the top, and it’s time for a 1920s night out.

First, a riotous splash of rum to toast Prohibition.

Three of Strong Spirits on Diamond Street is a new distillery in town. Ask for Queen’s Park Swizzle, initially created at Queen’s Park Hotel in Trinidad during the Roaring ’20s.

“We make ours with our own Parchando 12 Rum, fresh lime, mint, demerara sugar, and angostura bitters–all over crushed ice,” says Crystal Pomerleau, beverage director.

Merrill Auditorium, 20 Myrtle St. A Tribute to the Beatles, Dec. 28. 842-0800.

One Longfellow Square, 181 State St. Levin Brothers, Dec. 13; Session Americana, Dec. 14; Livingston Taylor w/ Kerri Powers, Dec. 20; Matt Flinner and Low Lily, Dec. 21; Ellis Paul, Dec. 28. 761-1757.

OTTO, 576 Congress St. Bluegrass Night, every Mon. 358-7090.

First Parish in Portland, 425 Congress St. Music every first Thurs. 773-5747.

Port City Music Hall, 504 Congress St. ill.Gates, Dec. 12; Kung Fu, Dec. 19; Talking Heads Tribute, Dec. 20; Motown for Kids, Dec. 22; Kenya Hall & Friends, Dec. 28; Moon Hooch, Dec. 31.

956-6000.

Frog & Turtle, 3 Bridge St., Westbrook. Live music every Fri; Dave Good & Jeff Willis every first Thurs.; Seth Warner & Susanne Geary every third Thurs.

591-4185.

Porthole Pub, 20 Custom House Wharf. Isaiah Bennett, Dec. 13; Joan Kennedy, Dec. 20; Sugarbox, Dec. 21; Vinyl Tap, Dec. 27; Fog Ave, Dec. 28.

773-4653.

Empire, 575 Congress St. Open Mic, every Mon. 558-2279.

Polar Express

Frontier, 14 Maine St., Mill 3 Fort Andross, Brunswick.

Live in the Lounge Series, every Wed. 725-5222.

Experience

Blythe & Burrows on Exchange Street has the ambiance, bites, and crafty cocktails to secure your journey into the past.

Don’t miss their fresh oysters. A little investigating and you’ll find more than meets the eye. A firm push of a certain bookcase reveals their hidden speakeasy bar, “The Broken Dram.”

A spot of jazz is a must for any Gatsby-inspired date. Blue on Congress Street is an intimate music venue. There’s no cover charge (donations accepted). Bust out your best Fox Trot.

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Portland House of Music, 25 Temple St. Tall Heights, Dec. 8; Tribute to Paul Simon, Dec. 20; Maine Dead Project, Dec. 30–31. 805-0134.

Portland Public Library, 5 Monument Sq. Portland String Quartet, Dec. 19; Jessica Richards, Jan. 4, 2020. 871-1700.

Salvage BBQ, 919 Congress St. Live music every Sat. 553-2100.

Saco River Theater, 29 Salmon Falls Rd., Buxton. Don Roy Trio, Dec. 7.

929-6472.

St. Lawrence Arts Center, 76 Congress St. Brooks Hubbard Band, Dec. 29.

775-5568.

Schoodic Arts, 427 Main St., LUX “Breaking the Ice,” Dec. 27. 963-2569.

SPACE, 538 Congress St. PILE, Dec. 11; Haley Heynderickx, Dec. 12. 828-5600.

Grand Theater, 165 Main St., Ellsworth. Bob Marley, Jan. 3–4, 2020. 667-9500.

Christmas at Henry’s

Jonathan’s Ogunquit, 92 Bourne Ln. Bob Marley, Dec. 12. 646-4777.

Sneak into the 19th Century. Every Saturday, guided tours explore the spirits of the Wadsworth-Longfellow House. “Henry’s favorite holiday treat was definitely gingerbread,” says Kathleen Newmann of Maine Historical Society. “He also enjoyed wine.

Claret in particular. When the Longfellows marked the season, it was pretty simple—often without a tree. Instead, they went to see the tree and decorations at nearby First Parish Church.” On December 19, the Pine Tree Academy Bell Ringers perform a carol derived from Longfellow’s poem “Christmas Bells” at First Parish Church.

State Theatre, 609 Congress St. The Fogcutters, Dec. 14; The Ghost of Paul Revere, Dec. 31. 956-6000.

Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dugway Rd., Brownfield. Jonathan Edwards, Dec. 31. 935-7292.

The Strand Theatre, 345 Main St., Rockland. Lula Wiles, Dec. 14. 701-5053.

Thresher’s Brewing Company, 22B Main St., Searsmont. The 220’s, Dec. 31;

Open Mic every Thurs.; Acoustic Sun. 342-2337.

Urban Farm Fermentory, 200 Anderson St. Afternoon Acoustic Concert, every Sat. Waterville Opera House, 93 Main St. 3rd Flr. Dean Ford & The Beautiful Ones, Dec. 31. 873-7000.

Comedy

Blue, 650A Congress St. Comedy Night, last Tue. of

each month. 774-4111.

Bull Feeney’s, 375 Fore St. Open Mic Comedy, every Tue.; Comedy Showcase, every Wed. 773-7210.

Empire, 575 Congress St. Jessica Michelle Singleton, Dec. 14; Jamie Kennedy, Dec. 20–21. 558.2279.

The Fresnel Theater, 17 Free St. Flux, first Sat.; Running With Scissors, every fourth Sat. 619-1418.

Lincoln’s, 36 Market St. Laugh Shack Comedy, every Thurs.

Port City Music Hall, 504 Congress St. Heather Land, Dec. 11; Francis Ellis, Dec. 21. 956-6000.

Portland House of Music and Events, 25 Temple St. Phunny and Phome, Dec. 19. 805-0134.

Quill Books & Beverage, 1 Westbrook Common, Westbrook. Queer and Feminist Comedy, every second Fri. 591-0056.

State Theatre, 609 Congress St. David Sedaris, Dec. 9. 956-6000.

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Lewiston. Vanessa German: Miracles & Glory Abound, through Mar. 28, 2020; Ralph Eugene Meatyard: Stages for Being, through Mar. 28, 2020. 786-6158.

Bowdoin College Museum of Art, 245 Maine St., Brunswick. Curators’ Tour: Rufus Porter’s Curious World, Dec. 12; Music at the Museum, Dec. 12–13; Chinese Ceramics, Jades, and Paintings, through Dec. 15; The Nineteenth Century: American and European Art, through Jan. 5, 2020. 725-3275.

Center for Maine Contemporary Art, 21 Winter St., Rockland. Temporality, through Feb. 23, 2020. 701-5005.

Colby College Museum of Art, 5600 Mayflower Hill Dr., Waterville. I Am Not a Stranger: Portraits by Séan Alonzo Harris, through Dec. 15; Occupy Colby through Jan. 5, 2020; Wíwənikan…the beauty we carry, through Jan. 12, 2020; Alex Katz/Moby Dick, through March 1, 2020. 859-5600.

Cove Street Arts, 71 Cove St. Opening Reception for Eva Goetz’s Think A Bot It, Dec. 14.

808-8911.

Creative Portland, 84 Free St. All The Great Trees, through Apr. 2020. 370-4784.

Farnsworth Art Museum, 16 Museum St., Rockland. On a Mountain in Maine, through Dec. 29; The Wyeths: Family and Friends,

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Experience through Dec. 29; Andrew Wyeth’s World War I, through Feb. 9, 2020; Slab City Rendezvous, through Feb. 9, 2020. 596-6457.

The Gallery on Maine Art Hill, 14 Western Ave., Kennebunk. Cocoa, Cookies, and Critics, Dec. 7, 14. 967-2803.

Jack S. Ketchum Library, 11 Hills Beach Rd., Biddeford. Nancy Grace Horton’s Dress Codes, through Jan. 6, 2020. 602-3000.

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Maine Art Hill, 5 Chase Hill Rd., Kennebunk.

Emily Drummond Pop-Up Gallery, Dec. 3–16.

204-2042.

Maine Historical Society, 489 Congress St. Icons & Influencers: Celebrity Photographs from the Evening Express, 1920-1935, through Jan. 31, 2020; Holding Up the Sky: Wabanaki People, Culture, History & Art, through Feb. 1, 2020. 774-1822.

Maine Jewish Museum, 267 Congress St. Rich Entel, Celebration of Leonard Bernstein’s 100th Birthday, Alan Sockloff: Third Floor Sanctuary, Nanci Kahn. 773-2339.

Mayo Street Arts, 10 Mayo St. Patrick Corrigan’s Run Good, Dec. 4–Jan. 20, 2020. 879-4629.

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MECA, 522 Congress St. DesignInquiry: Futurespective, through Dec. 14. 699-5025.

Portland Museum of Art, 7 Congress Sq. N.C. Wyeth: New Perspectives, through Jan. 12, 2020; Barbara Morgan: Letter to the World, through Feb. 9, 2020. 775-6148.

Richard Boyd Art Gallery, 15 Epps St., Peaks Island. Holiday Offerings: 2020 Ringing in the New Year, Jan. 1–26, 2020. 712-1097.

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St. Lawrence Arts Center, 76 Congress St. Ron Hager, through Dec. 31. 775-5568.

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University of Maine Museum of Art, 40 Harlow St., Bangor. Nina Jerome’s Entangled, Joan Belmar’s Way Stations, and Studio Visit: New Works by Six Painters, through Dec. 21.

581-3300.

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University of New England Museum of Art, 716 Stevens Ave. The Complete City: Imagined, through Jan. 31, 2020. 221-4499.

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50 Local, 50 Main St., Kennebunk. Class: Building a Home Bar, Dec. 15. 985-0850.

Fork Food Lab, 72 Parris St. Getting Plucked— story behind the salsa, Dec. 12. 558-0881.

Gorgeous Gelato, 434 Fore St. Vegan Gelato, every Fri. 699-4309.

Luke’s Lobster, 90 Congress St. Meet the Fleet scallop tasting, Dec. 11. 274-6097.

Maine Maritime Museum, 243 Washington St., Bath. Celebration of Craft Cocktails, Dec. 7.

443-1316.

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Class: How to Use Vermouth IN Your Cocktails, Dec. 19. 721-3000.

Oysters

Eventide Oyster Co., 86 Middle St. Up to 14 varieties of oysters offered daily. 774-8538.

J’s Oyster, 5 Portland Pier. Always local, always fresh. 772-4828.

Maine Oyster Company, 38 Portland St. Oyster Shucking Class, Dec. 12, 14; Boom Santa Lanta, Dec. 20. 650-5383.

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More & Co, 106 Lafayette St., Yarmouth. Glidden Point Oyster Night, Dec. 14. 747-4730.

Old Port Sea Grill and Raw Bar, 93 Commercial St. Local oyster selection changes daily.

879-6100.

Rising Tide Brewing Company, 103 Fox St. Monthly last Friday Beer & Oysters. 370-2337.

Spat Oyster Cellar, 27 Western Ave., Kennebunk. Specializes in raw bar. 204-0860.

Food Trucks

Bite Into Maine Food Truck, frequently spotted near Allagash Brewing Co. 289-6142.

Cook’s Takes Flight, at Flight Deck Brewing in Brunswick, Wed.–Sun. Crepe Elizabeth, frequently spotted near Wayfair and Anthem. 808-0039.

Mr. Tuna Mobile Sushi Bar, spotted near Maker’s Market, Bissel Brothers, Goodfire Brewing, and Austin Street Brewery. 805-1240.

Muthah Truckah Food Truck, frequently spotted at Rising Tide Brewing Co., and Foundation Brewing Co. 251-2045.

Sammy’s Dogs, at Flight Deck Brewing in Brunswick every Tues.

Tacos Del Seoul, frequently spotted at Rising Tide, Westbrook Community Center, Anthem, and Foundation Brewing Co. Weekly schedule on Facebook. 522-1958.

Totally Awesome Vegan Food Truck, frequently spotted near Tony’s Donuts, Western Prom., Eastern Prom., and Spring St. 420-8341.

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Wine

Cellardoor Winery at the Point, 4 Thompson’s Point Rd. Wednesday Pairings—Bintliff’s Ogunquit, Dec. 11; Maine-ly Meatballs, Dec. 18. 536-7700.

LeRoux Kitchen, 161 Commercial St. Monthly free wine tastings. Call for dates. 553-7665.

Lolita, 90 Congress St. Tapas Mondays with wine pairings. 775-5652.

Vessel & Vine, 4 Pleasant St., Brunswick. Wine tastings, call for dates. 721-3000.

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Tasting Rooms

Allagash Brewing Co., 50 Industrial Way. Tastings and tours every day. 878-5385.

Austin Street Brewery, 1 Industrial Way, #8.

Tastings Sun.–Mon., Wed.–Sat. 200-1994.

Definitive Brewing Co., 35 Industrial Way. Tastings every day. 536-1288.

Santa’s Holiday Express

Santa is on board with his mischievous elves who have hot chocolate and cookies for everyone!

New England Distilling Co., 26 Evergreen Dr. Tastings, Thu.–Sat. 878-9759.

Nov 29-Dec 1, Dec 7 & 8, 14 & 15, 20-23 Departures at 11:30am & 1:30pm

Old Port Sea Grill, 93 Commercial St. Football Sunday tasting with Lone Pine Brewing, Dec. 15. 879-6100.

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Tasting events on Fri. Call for dates. 774-8129.

Departures at 11:30am & 1:30pm

Stroudwater Distillery, 4 Thompsons Point.

Man & Oak Whiskey Blending Workshop, Dec. 17. 536-7811.

Sweetgrass Farm Old Port Tasting Room, 324 Fore St. Tasting bar for Maine-made wines and spirits. 761-8GIN.

Happy Hour

Bonfire Country Bar, Bacon Happier Hour every day from 4-7, (877) 653-7678.

Gross Confection, 172 Middle St. $5 Happy Hour, Tue.–Sun. 5–7. 956-7208.

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Foulmouthed Brewing, 15 Ocean St., South Portland. Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night, every Tue. 618-6977.

Gritty’s, 396 Fore St. $5 pints and well drinks, Mon.-Thurs. 4–6; 75¢ wings, every Fri. 4–7; Trivia Night every Wed. 772-2739.

Salvage BBQ, 919 Congress St. Best Worst Trivia every Wed. 553-2100.

Sebago Brewing Co., 211 Fore St. Discounted food and drink specials, weekdays 4–7; Trivia every Mon. 775-2337.

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The Dogfish Co., 128 Free St. Special prices 4–6; Trivia every Tues. 879-1647.

James Kennerley & Kotzschmar Brass

The Front Room, 73 Congress St. $3 Shipyard draft beers and house wine, $5 special cocktails, every day 4–6. 773-3366.

James Kennerley & Friends

City Theater, 205 Main St., Biddeford. Holly Star, Dec. 20; Holly Star, followed by Q&A with the filmmakers, Dec. 21. 282-0849.

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Gendron Franco Center, 46 Cedar St., Lewiston. Des Racines & Des Ailes, Dec. 16.

689-2000.

Grand Theater, 165 Main St., Ellsworth. Holly Star, Dec. 19. 667-9500.

Lincoln Theater, 2 Theater St., Damariscotta.

Zathura: A Space Adventure, Dec. 21; The 39 Steps, Jan. 2–3, 2020. 563-3424.

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Silent Film - “Wings” with Peter Krasinski

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Christmas with Kennerley Fri, Sept 13  7:00 pm

Sept 27  7:00 pm Monday, December 23 – Fri, 7:00 p.m.

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Halloween Silent Film with James Kennerley

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One Longfellow Square, 181 State St. Ciclismo Classico Bike Travel Film Festival, Dec. 7. 761-1757.

Portland Media Center, 516 Congress St. Holly Star followed by Q&A, Dec. 13. 7752900, Ext. 200.

Portland Museum of Art, 7 Congress Sq. Taste of Cherry, Dec. 12, 15; Varda, Dec. 13–15, 18. 775-6148.

Portland Public Library, 5 Monument Sq. Wonder Boys, Dec. 12; The Last Days of Disco, Dec. 19. 774-0465.

Portland Public Library Peaks Island Branch, 129 Island Ave. Saturday Film Series, every week. 766-5540.

St. Lawrence Arts Center, 76 Congress St. Silent Film Series: The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, Dec. 16. 775-5568.

The Strand Theatre, 345 Main St., Rockland.

Timeless, Dec. 7. 701-5053.

Literary

Allagash Brewing Company, 50 Industrial Way. Phuc Tran and Anne Tommaso reading and Q&A, Dec. 12. 878-5385.

Bard Coffee, 185 Middle St. “Silent” Book Club, every fourth Tues. 899-4788.

Curtis Memorial Library, 23 Pleasant St., Brunswick. Science Fiction Book Club: Recursion by Blake Crouch, Dec. 12. 725-5242.

Longfellow Books, Monument Square. Meet Your Favorite Writers, Dec. 14. 772.4045.

Maine Historical Society, 489 Congress St. An Evening With Longfellow and Dickens, Dec. 15; Book launch for Restoring Your Historic House by Scott T. Hanson and David J. Clough, Dec. 17. 774-1822.

Patten Free Library, 33 Summer St., Bath.

Book Discussion: The Overstory by Richard Powers, Dec. 18. 443-5141.

Portland Public Library, 5 Monument Sq. Preschool Story Time, every Tues.; MOOSE Storytelling, Dec. 11; Spanish Story Time, Jan. 2, 2020. 774-0465.

Portland Public Library Burbank Branch, 377 Stevens Ave. Tales for Twos, every Wed. 774-4229.

Portland Public Library Peaks Island Branch, 129 Island Ave. Middle School Book Club, Dec. 17. 766-5540.

Print: A Bookstore, 273 Congress St. Erin Morgenstern presents The Starless Sea. Purchase copy in advance for author signing, Dec. 10. 536-4778.

Quill Books and Beverage, 1 Westbrook Common, Unit #5. Queer Brunch Book Club, Dec. 22. 591-0056.

Scarborough Public Library, 48 Gorham Rd. Book Discussion: Evening by Susan Minot,

Experience Dec. 11. 883-4723.

Tandem Coffee and Bakery, 742 Congress St. “Silent” Book Club, every second Sun. 805-1887.

Lectures

Curtis Memorial Library, 23 Pleasant St., Brunswick. Joshua L. Chamberlain Civil War Round Table: Kerck Kelsey, “Abel Streight, Benjamin Grierson, and the Tale of Two Cavalry Raids,” Dec. 12; Growing Literacy, Jan. 4, 2020. 725-5242.

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Scarborough Public Library, 48 Gorham Rd. Dan Kennedy discusses the preservation of accountability journalism, Dec. 12; Hannah Freeman on Early Childhood Nutrition, Dec. 18. 883-4723.

Southworth Planetarium, 70 Falmouth St. Mid-Winter’s Eve Stonehenge lecture.

Admission by donation, call to reserve space, Dec. 21. 780-4249.

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Disney on Ice: Celebrate Memories, Cross Insurance Arena, 1 Civic Center Sq. Dec. 19– 22. 791-2200.

Diva Holiday, The Porthole Restaurant & Pub, 20 Custom House Wharf. Music, dance, and comedy with Maine’s drag queens hosted by Cherry Lemonade, Dec. 13. 773-4653.

New Year’s Eve at Sunday River, 15 South Ridge Rd., Newry. Kids and Teens New Year’s Eve Party, fireworks, and New Year’s Eve Party, Dec. 31. (800) 543-2754.

New Year’s Eve at Thompson’s Point, Halo At The Point, Suite 101, 4 Thompsons Point.

Hosted by Hot 104.7 with music from DJ Jon, Dec. 31. 747-5288.

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New Year’s Eve Gala, Jonathan’s Ogunquit, 92 Bourne Ln. Five-course dinner with entertainment, champagne toast, party favors and dancing. Tickets required, Dec. 31. 646-4777.

New Year’s Planetarium, Southworth Planetarium, 70 Falmouth St. Times Square ball drop on dome projector, Dec. 31. 780-4249.

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Ugly Sweater Party, Flight Deck Brewing, 11 Atlantic Ave., Brunswick. Music by Sons of Quint, Dec. 13. 504-5133.

Winterfest Weekend, Sunday River, 15 South Ridge Rd., Newry. Night skiing opens, visits with Santa, fireworks, and Sunday River’s 60th Birthday Bash, Dec. 14–16. (800) 543-2754.

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Auburn Community Concert Band Christmas Concert, Gendron Franco Center, 46 Cedar St., Lewiston. Dec. 18. 689-2000.

BaHaHa Humbug Comedy Show, Frontier, 14 Maine St., Mill 3 Fort Andross, Brunswick.

Dec. 13. 725-5222.

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Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital Benefit, Grace, 15 Chestnut St. Kids can meet and take photos with Santa, Princess Elsa & Friends, decorate a cookie, and have some hot chocolate. Bar open for adults. Only kids need tickets. 828-4423.

Candlelight and Cocktails on the Rails, Boothbay Railway Village, 586 Wiscasset Rd. Dec. 6, 13, 20. 633-4727.

A Charlie Brown Christmas: Live on Stage, Community Little Theatre, 30 Academy St., Auburn. Dec. 6–8. 783-0958.

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A Charlie Brown Christmas Concert with the Heather Pierson Jazz Trio, One Longfellow Square, 181 State St. Dec. 15. 761-1757.

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A Christmas Carol with Will Rhys, Denmark Arts Center, 50 W. Main St. Dec. 14. 452-2412.

A Christmas Carol, The Public Theatre, 31 Maple St., Lewiston. Dec. 13–15. 782-3200.

A Christmas Carol, Schoolhouse Arts Center, 16 Richville Rd., Standish. Dec. 6-15. 642-3743.

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Christmas at Victoria Mansion: Ghosts of Christmas Past, 109 Danforth St. Through Jan. 5. 772-4841.

Christmas with Kennerly, Merrill Auditorium, 20 Myrtle St. Dec. 23. 842-0800.

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Còig: A Celtic Christmas, The Gracie Theatre, 1 College Circle, Bangor. Dec. 13. 941-7888.

Còig: Celtic Holiday Concert, The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Ave. Dec. 20. 633-5159.

Comfort & Joy: Christmas in Olde New England, Maine Historical Society, 489 Congress St. Special holiday hours of the Wadsworth-Longfellow House, through Dec. 21. 774-1822.

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Community Band Holiday Concert, The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Ave. Dec. 14. 633-5159.

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Elf: The Musical, Lyric Music Theater, 176 Sawyer St., South Portland. Through Dec. 22. 799-1421.

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A Fairy Tale Christmas Carol, The Chocolate Church Arts Center, 804 Washington St., Bath.

Dec. 12–15. 442-8455.

FEZtival of Trees, Jordan Hotel, Sunday River, 27 Grand Cir., Newry. Chance of winning any of 20 fully decorated trees, and have your picture taken with Santa and Mrs. Claus, Dec. 13–15. (800) 543-2754.

The Fogcutters Superfantastic Christmas Extravaganza, State Theatre, 609 Congress St. Dec. 14. 956-6000.

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Gingerbread Spectacular, The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Ave. Dec. 14–15. 633-5159.

Ha!-liday, Johnson Hall Theater, 280 Water St., Gardiner. Capital City’s improvised comedy show. Dec. 20. 582-7144.

Handel’s “Messiah” Sing-Along, Woodfords Congregational Church, 202 Woodford St. Dec. 9. 828-0043.

Heritage Holidays Concert: The Maine Music Society, Gendron Franco Center, 46 Cedar St., Lewiston. Dec. 14–15. 333-3386.

Holiday Bazaar, Cellardoor Winery, 367 Youngtown Rd., Lincolnville. Festive holiday bazaar with complimentary food and wine tasting, Dec. 7. 763-4478.

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Holiday Lantern Tours, The Portland Observatory, 138 Congress St. Lantern-light guided tours to the top of the tower with winter maritime stories, Dec. 12–14. 774-5561.

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Keb’ Mo’ brings his Jingle Bell Jamboree to Aura on December 13. The four-time Grammy-award winning contemporary Blues and Americana artist will spread the cheer with songs from his first-ever holiday album, Moonlight, Mistletoe & You.

Makers market with all kinds of treats for the holidays. Dec. 21.

Holiday Offerings Group Exhibit of Visual Arts, Richard Boyd Art Gallery, 15 Epps St., Peaks Island. Through Dec. 29. 712-1097.

Holiday Potluck & Carol Sing, The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Ave. Dec. 18. 633-5159.

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Holiday Sing-Along, First Parish in Portland, 425 Congress St. Dec. 12. 773-5747.

Holiday Shop, River Arts, 241 US-1, Damariscotta. Through Dec. 31. 563-1507.

Holiday Show at Greenhut Galleries, 146 Middle St. Dec. 5–Feb. 1, 2020. 772-2693.

Holiday Show and Sale, Kittery Art Association, 8 Coleman Ave. Dec. 5–16. 451-9384.

Holiday Window Display Contest, Downtown Portland. Through Dec. 25.

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It’s A Wonderful Life: Live From WVL Radio Theater, City Theater, 205 Main St., Biddeford.

Dec. 6–15. 282-0849.

It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play, Portland Stage, 25 Forest Ave. Through Dec. 24. 774-0465.

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Johnson Hall’s Festival of Trees, 280 Water St., Gardiner. Dec. 6–8. 582-7144.

Jolly Family Jamboree, Maine Maritime Museum, 243 Washington St., Bath. Dec. 14.

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Keb’ Mo’ Jingle Bell Jamboree, Aura, 121 Center St. Dec. 13. 772-8274.

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A Kick in Your Dickens, Bangor Opera House, 131 Main St. An improvised Holiday Shenanigan by ImprovAcadia, Dec. 12-29. 942-3333.

Lunasa: Christmas From Ireland, 1932 Criterion Theatre, 35 Cottage St., Bar Harbor.

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See 250 Santas ski to South Ridge at Sunday River on December 8. Santa Sunday raises money for the River Fund (youth education and recreation).

Magic of Christmas, Portland Symphony Orchestra, Merrill Auditorium, 20 Myrtle St. Dec. 13–22. 808-5400.

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North Pole Express, Boothbay Railway Village, 586 Wiscasset Rd. Every Sat. and Sun., through Dec. 22. 633-4727.

The Nutcracker, Maine State Ballet, Merrill Auditorium, 20 Myrtle St. Through Dec. 8.

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The Nutcracker, Waterville Opera House, 93 Main St. 3rd Flr. Dec. 13–15. 873-7000.

Parade of Lights, Portland Harbor. Dec. 14.

Polar Bear Dip & Dash, Eastern Promenade.

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The Polar Express, The Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Co. & Museum, 49 Thames St. Fri.– Sun., through Dec. 23. 828-0814.

Portland Ballet: A Victorian Nutcracker, Merrill Auditorium, 20 Myrtle St. Dec. 17; Westbrook Performing Arts Center, 471 Stroudwater St. Dec. 21–22. 772-9671.

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Robinson Ballet: The Nutcracker, 1932 Criterion Theatre, 35 Cottage St., Bar Harbor. Dec. 15. 288-0829.

Rock My Soul: 10th Annual Rockin’ Holiday Concert, One Longfellow Square, 181 State St. Dec. 22. 761-1757.

Running With Scissors Holiday Open Studio and Gallery Sale, 250 Anderson St. Over 45 artists sell their wares. Food, drink, and other festivities, Dec. 14. 831-5682.

Santa Hustle 5K, Maine Mall, 364 Maine Mall Rd., South Portland. Dec. 8. 847-829-4536.

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Season of Light: A Cross-Cultural Celebration, Portland Public Library, 5 Monument Way. One Tree Wholistic Learning Center hosts a celebration of six cultural holidays: Eid and Ramadan, Christmas, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, Diwali, and Winter Solstice, Dec. 14. 347-7274.

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River Bank in Kennebunkport is one of these. Its first mystery is in its name.

“You might be wondering why this house is called River Bank if it’s not on the Kennebunk River,” says owner Kerin O’Keefe, 35. “When it was built in 1848 for its first owners, Jacob and Ann, it was on the Kennebunk River. Between 1920 and 1930, developers of the Cape Arundel Golf Course arranged for it to be moved to this

lovely site,” catty-cornered across the street, accented by a perfect sliver of granite ledge peeking out of the green lawn.

The charming white cape with proud dormers has original Greek Revival trim and an inviting door with sidelights. A pear tree is so laden with fruit that branches rest on the ground. A rooster peeks out from behind. “What’s your name?” we ask.

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its of Downton Abbey. The original mahogany banister helps set the stage for O’Keefe’s gentle renovation, which is an ongoing curation. The salon is off one side of the foyer, the dining room the other. A large, offwhite farm kitchen with built-in nook and a blue floor leads to a garage and studio: “I own Cape Porpoise Trading Co. I weave lobster-line doormats.

“Aren’t they nicely worn,” she says of the patinated stairs. She leads us through four airy bedrooms. “These are the original floors upstairs, with a bit wider planks.” At the threshold of the master, she says, “This was the bathroom. Of course, I turned it into a walk-in closet. It works so much better with the en suite and the radiant heat.”

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What a Christmas card to visit during the holidays. “I adore the light which floods all the rooms,” O’Keefe says.

“It’s due to the angle we’re set on the lot.”

But the question remains, what is the real backstory of this house? Does it miss being on the bank of the Kennebunk?

“Jacob was a ship’s captain. His wife, Ann, grew despondent because he was at sea so long.” We can only imagine her elation when her son was born, but she sadly lost him to sickness. “A year after her son passed, she drowned herself in the Kennebunk River.

She was only in her thirties.”

Touched, we leave, forgetting to ask her for the rooster’s name. The next day we get the word. “His name is Hippie.”n Taxes for 45 North Street are $4,182.

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On a Clear Day You Can See Forever – Rangeley Lake, Doctor’s Island, Sunsets Over Bald Mt! 3BR, 2BA Chalet Style Home w/Detached 2-Car. Snowmobile/ATV From Your Door, Plus HOLA Water Access. $319,000

Super Mountainside Rock Pond Condo is Ready for Your Immediate Enjoyment! Beautifully Appointed 3BR, 2BA Unit with Sun Filled Floor Plan, Mt/Saddleback Lake Views.

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35 Seaveys Landing Road, Scarborough

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This amazing new home overlooks the mouth of the Scarborough River and Pine Point. Have your morning coffee watching the sun rise over the boats moored at Pine Point or bird watch the day away. This 4-bedroom 3.5-bath home is finished to please the most discerning of buyers.

Fabulous chef’s kitchen with walk-in pantry. Gorgeous cherry flooring throughout, Multiple fireplaces, built-ins and custom woodwork. Amazing master suite with balcony, custom closets and master bath with custom tiled shower. Huge rear deck, daylight walk-out basement, high efficiency HVAC, spray foam insulation, Marvin Windows, lawn irrigation and more…

Must see these views to appreciate $1,389,000

Newly-completed Builder’s Spec House. This modified Wells is our most popular plan. Loaded with extras including: gas fireplace with built-ins, tile backsplash in kitchen, composite rear deck, custom-tiled shower with glass doors in master. Hardwood and tile floors throughout, irrigation.

Build your dream home in this latest phase of Leighton Farm…Many more plans to choose from or bring us your own. Many great lots still available.

Custom homes are ready in about 120 days and are Turnkey. Scarborough’s most convenient subdivison. Close to beaches, shopping and downtown Portland. Easy access to Route 1, I295 and 95/Maine Turnpike. $509,900

Jeff Walker | (207)956-6015 Jeffwalkersells@gmail.com | www.leightonfarmhomes.com

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Portland Historic Western Prom 4 BR, 2 Full BA, 1 Half BA $1,125,000

Portland Peaks Island Cottage 4 BR, 2 Full BA $759,000

Falmouth Near the Woodlands 4 BR, 3 Full BA $769,000

South Portland Loveitts Field 3 BR, 2 Full BA $995,000

John Hatcher • The Hatcher Group 6 Deering Street, Portland, Maine 04101 207-775-2121• John@JohnHatcher.us • www.JohnHatcher.us

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Ask about furnishing if desired. Rent includes heat, electricity, and water.

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hen it becomes winter, the deer start knocking over our garbage cans every midnight.

You touch my arm to wake me, to listen to the hooves tramping outside. Our walls are too thin. We tie the cans closed with bungee cords. “You are not raccoons,” we tell the deer. “You are too beautiful to eat our trash.” The deer stand in our front yard and do not listen to us. The deer do not stop knocking over our garbage, trailing garlands of plastic on their hooves and antlers. The deer are beautiful animals. We put our garbage cans into the garage. The deer find our spare garage door opener. The deer press the button with their soft brown noses. The deer do not really want our garbage. We know because they talk to us at night, through the thin, thin walls. “We are hungry,” say the deer. “Please feed us.”

What do deer eat? we wonder. We buy a salt lick for our deer. We imagine the deer belong to us. “Salt is not enough,” the deer tell us. “What do you want?” we ask the

deer. “We are so cold,” the deer say. So we give the deer our scarves, even the scarves we love, the silk scarves our grandmothers gave us. The deer look so beautiful with our scarves tied around their slender necks.

The deer admire our Christmas lights. The lights are shaped like small deer, made of white-coated wire wrapped in strings of twinkle lights. “How did you string together starlight?” the deer ask. They are full of light, luminous. What are the deer? We begin to dream about the blur of trees and the weight of antlers. Beside me, your legs twitch and shift in your sleep. The deer learn to knock on our doors. We do not need to speak through the walls anymore.

We do not need to speak at all. When we open the doors they say, “Please let us in.

It is so cold outside.” When we let the deer inside, they lie down in our beds, making ovals in our comforter and pillows, just like the hollow places other deer leave bedding down in the grass. We ask the deer, “Where will we sleep now?”n

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