Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24 Page 25 Page 26 Page 27 Page 28 Page 29 Page 30 Page 31 Page 32 Page 33 Page 34 Page 35 Page 36 Page 37 Page 38 Page 39 Page 40 Page 41 Page 42 Page 43 Page 44 Page 45 Page 46 Page 47 Page 48 Page 49 Page 50 Page 51 Page 52 Page 53 Page 54 Page 55 Page 56 Page 57 Page 58 Page 59 Page 60 Page 61 Page 62 Page 63 Page 64 Page 65 Page 66 Page 67 Page 68 Page 69 Page 70 Page 71 Page 72 Page 73 Page 74 Page 75 Page 76 Page 77 Page 78 Page 79 Page 80 Page 81 Page 82 Page 83 Page 84 Page 85 Page 86 Page 87 Page 88 Page 89 Page 90 Page 91 Page 92 Page 93 Page 94 Page 95 Page 96 Page 97 Page 98 Page 99 Page 100 Page 101 Page 102 Page 103 Page 104 Page 105 Page 106 Page 107 Page 108 Page 109 Page 110 Page 111 Page 112 Page 113 Page 114 Page 115 Page 116TM M a i n e ’ s C i t y M a g a z i n e a p r i l Cover: Photographer Dave Cleaveland describes capturing Portland from this stunning angle. “The image was taken from a helicopter on a crisp morning in 2015. Departing Portland Head Light, we start our run towards that perfect point where I’d be able to ‘compress’ Portland Head Light, Portland, and Mount Washington into one composition.” art&style 37 David Driskell: Portrait of the Artist: Maine’s celebrated artist and scholar takes us into his new work. By Daniel Kany personalities 47 Bright Spark Anita Shreve lights up our book- shelves with her latest literary offering, inspired by the deadly Fire of 1947 that ravaged Maine. Interview by Sarah Moore perspeCtives 8 From the Editor 10 Letters 59 L’Esprit de l’Escalier “Germinal” An apple trees spreads its branches across the generations. By Rhea Côté Robbins 65 Around the World in Maine Habalyo! What happens when couples blend cultures and traditions on their big day? By Olivia Gunn 112 Flash Food&drink 51 Hungry Eye We check in with chefs who dance to more than one muse. By Claire Z. Cramer 57 Everyday Sommelier “Effervescence” Sparkling wines to awaken your taste buds. By Ralph Hersom 60 Dining Guide 61 Restaurant Review Washington Avenue’s new-kid- on-the-block, Izakaya Minato delights and surprises with casual Japanese fare. By Diane Hudson shelter&design Cover STory 43 Us Versus The Property Market Hacking the market: How can Maine’s hopeful home buyers avoid getting left out in the cold? By Olivia Gunn 99 House of the Month Millstone Manor, on the Atlantic’s edge, can be your family’s idyll in the Ogunquit Art Colony. By Colin W. Sargent 102 New England Home & Living 64 Maine liFe 13 Maine Classics 15 Experience 23 Chowder 25 Portland After Dark “TheCurtainCall” Delicious destinations for apres- performance indulgence. Or, if you’re daring and deft at parking, avant-performance treats! By Karen Hofreiter 28 Great Escapes Maine Escape into daydreams with eight soul-expanding summer vacations. From Staff & Wire Reports 111 Fiction “Pickpocket” By William Hall A P r I L 2 0 1 7 7 99 99 65 65 61 61 Wedd i n g I n s p irations ’17 Cover: DAve CLeAveLAnD - MAIne IMAgIng THIS PAge froM LefT: MeAgHAn MAurICeC; Henry + MAC PHoTo; CourTeSy LegACy ProPerTIeS SIr