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31 From the Editor
“For Your Eyes Only”
By Colin W. Sargent

33 Letters

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

Culture

44 “Islands? In Your Dreams”
By Audrey Esteves, Alayna Blier & Colin Sargent

71 “Lucky Sticks”
The world’s drumbeat starts up here.
By Bruce Pratt

95 “Where’s the Party?”
Snap, crackle, and pop-ups!
By Diane Hudson

101 “Still Hot”
Interview with rocker Fito de la Parra of Canned Heat
By Colin W. Sargent

107 “Who Needs a Jet Pack?”
Hop, step, and a new state record
By Brian Daly

121 “Dérangement, a New Break”
Postcard from a borderless culture
By Rhea Côté Robbins

129 “World on a String”
Interview with Violist Melissa Reardon
By Laurel Faye

146 “A Little Night Music”
A Guide to Maine’s Summer Stars
By John Haley

188 “Summer’s New Stage”
Good Theater
By Brian Daly

Confidential

115 fine living
“Prior Lives”
By Laurel Faye

39 Overheard in Portland After Dark
A Night Photo Journey of cobblestony places and nighttown imagery jammed with people
By Audrey Esteves

199 Maine Live

Refresh

111 “Um, Moxie Lobster?”
Unusual approaches to the crusty crustacean
By Briana Bononcini

141 “Sipping Pretty”
By Clif Travers

193  Corner Table
“Beloved” David’s 388
By Colin W. Sargent

135 Shellibrate Lobster Rolls Your Way!
Paprika? Sourdough? Brioche bun? Mayo? Butter? Lettuce? All are fighting words up here, because there is [Not] just one way to make a lobster roll in Portland, Maine
By Nancy English

196 Select Area Restaurants

Shelter

229 Talking Walls
“Grace Notes”
By Colin W. Sargent

238 New England Homes and Living

Culture

255 last words
“Labor Day Breakdown”
By Michael Kimball

Crushes

60 furry friends

62 on the water

76 Made in Maine Celebration

152 Visit the Kennebunks

158 Maine Wedding Guide

237 Visit Freeport

172 Camping, Mountains, Lakes, and Lodges

176 Visit Rangeley

180 Midcoast

185 Boothbays