TM M a i n e ’ s C i t y M a g a z i n e Cover: Nicole Maines, photo by Timothy Greenfield-Sanders for his documentary film The Trans List. this page from left: courtesy black dog iron works; courtesy ports of italy; mercedes villeneuve Personalities 37 Nothing Can Stop Her Now Nicole Maines is Hollywood’s newest North Star. Interview By Olivia Gunn Kotsishevskaya 43 Busy Hands In rediscovering ancient trades, we share a dream of exploring the future through the past. By Diane Hudson Maine Life 17 Maine Classics Because some things never go out of style. 19 Concierge Your backstage tickets to entertainment. 21 Experience 31 Chowder A tasty blend of the Fabulous, the Eyebrow-Raising, and the Just Plain Wrong. 33 Portland After Dark Portland’scute-meets bymoonlight. ByOliviaGunnKostsishevskaya 78 Holiday Gifts & Events Guide Launch into the best yuletide celebrations of your life. From Staff & Wire Reports Art&Style 63 Beautiful Ruins These disintegrating Maine struc- tures still have tales to tell. Hear them while you can. By Sofia Voltin 109 Fiction “Red Leaf” By Morgan Callan Rogers 112 Flash Food&Drink 57 Hungry Eye “Love Bites” Bon Appétit recalibrated. By Kate Christensen 69 Cheers “From Wire to Wine” How one lobster industry innova- tor inspired a young sommelier. By Ralph Hersom 74 Dining Guide Twenty-five select area restaurants strut their stuff. 75 Restaurant Review Discover the Kennebunks via the Ports of Italy. By Colin W. Sargent Shelter&Design 95 House of the Month New surprises are unveiled at this Stroudwater classic. By Colin W. Sargent 98 New England Home & Living Exciting properties to make your fantasy of a home in Maine come true. Perspectives 12 From the Editor “Dark Horses, Shooting Stars” Investor oracle Evan Livada sees into the present and future. By Colin W. Sargent 14 Letters 51 Living Legends What to do if you’ve been in business for four centuries. By Olivia Gunn Kotsishevskaya 73 L’Esprit de l’Escalier “A French Village” A television series sheds new light on a long-told story. By Rhea Côté Robbins 75 63 51 October O C T o b e r 2 0 1 8 1 1