Bangor Metro - January/February 2008

January/February 2008

Lessons Learned

Henry Garfield
Mary Marin Lyon leads a small army of volunteers who help adults learn or brush up on the priceless skill of reading...so priceless, their services are free.

Dancers Have a Ball

Robinson Ballet Company celebrated 30 years of dance excellence at its 5th annual Beaux Arts Ball.

Inside Track

Doug Kesseli
Need to get in shape? Follow in the footsteps of these walkers who use their communities' indoor spaces to keep on trekking, no matter the weather.

Voluntourists Wanted

Doug Kesseli
Many Maine honeymooners and vacationers don't start out planning to volunteer during their hard-earned downtime. Usually something hits them - like a tsunami.

Voice in the Storm

Chandler Hendrix
When the Ice Storm of '98 brought most of Maine to a halt, one radio station took on the role of storm central for 10 cold, crazy, unforgettable days.

My Maine Squeeze

Mark Ricketts
We asked five well-known couples in the metro area some questions about love, commitment, relationships, and family. (We actually asked more than five, but these brave ones answered!) They agreed to answer the questions separately, so as not to influence their partner's response. Please enjoy these...

Jammin' Duo

Annaliese Jakimides
When collaborating on art projects, poet Stuart Kestenbaum and printmaker Susan Webster have learned when to let their better half take the lead.

Ploye Joy

Meridith Paterson
Janice Bouchard of Fort Kent is a passionate ploye promoter happy to show and tell anyone with taste buds the bonnes nouvelle: These buckwheat pancakes are delicious, and not just for breakfast.

Love, Life, Luck, and Larva

Mark Ricketts
That ol' Earl is up to no good again...

Perspectives: Wedding Photography

Assorted Maine Photographers
A collection of wedding photography by some of the area's best photographers.

Soapbox Derby: Legislative Pay

Sean Faircloth and Scott K Fish
According to one recent state publication, Maine legislators earn about $11,000 per year in salary plus another $23,000 in insurance and retirement benefits, per diem expense allowances, and tax write-offs. Is it enough?

The Writing Well

Brad Eden
Reflecting on Maine woods and waters sometimes means waiting for the well to refill.

Shifting Love

Annaliese Jakimides
Winter isn't right for some of us unless we're manning the up-shift.