M a i n e ’ s C i t y M a g a z i n e november TM FROM left: meaghan maurice; james mccabe; meaghan maurice Cover: “Christmas Eve,” by Meaghan Maurice 34 67 97 Perspectives 8 From the Editor “Maine, Sweetheart” By Colin W. Sargent 11 Letters 65 L’Esprit de l’Escalier “Borders” What’s separating our paths? By Rhea Côté Robbins Art&Style 109 Words “On Island” By Susan Minot Personalities 34 Ten Most Intriguing Get to know the Mainers making waves: René Goddess Johnson, Storyteller in Flight; Reade Brower, Media Maverick; June Ranco, Penobscot Treasure; Ben Severance, The Producer; Abdi Nor Iftin, Survivor; Kimberlee Bennett, Reflection on the Water; Ginger Cote, Visionary Musician; Vicki Monroe, The Medium; Kenneth A. Capron, Radical Dreamer; Ariana Rockefeller, The Heiress. By Colin W. Sargent, Olivia Gunn Kotsishevskaya, Sarah Moore, Colin S. Sargent, Diane Hudson, Sofia Voltin, Mihku Paul 112 Flash Shelter&Design 97 House of the Month For $52,000, you can own this show-biz bungalow near Lakewood Theater. By Colin W. Sargent 102 New England Home & Living Exciting properties to make your fantasy of a home in Maine come true. Maine Life 13 Maine Classics Because some things never go out of style. 14 Concierge Your backstage tickets to entertainment. 16 Experience 29 Chowder A tasty blend of the Fabulous, the Eyebrow-Raising, and the Just Plain Wrong. 31 Portland After Dark “AllThatJazz” ByOliviaGunnKostsishevskaya 70 Holiday Gifts & Events Guide 2018 From Staff & Wire Reports Food&Drink 57 Hungry Eye “Snow Truckin’” In the winter, where do all the food trucks go? By Samantha Arsenault, Meaghan Maurice 63 Cheers “The Wines of Thanksgiving” Four wines to get you through the holiday and your meal. By Ralph Hersom 66 Dining Guide Twenty-five select area restaurants strut their stuff. 67 Restaurant Review Down home at the East Ender. By Diane Hudson n o v e m b e r 2 0 1 8 7