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THE OLD PORT EXCHANGE Visitors to Portland often query natives, looking for the best or most interesting shops in town. Rather than Congress Street, the answer now is more likely to be the "Old Port Exchange". This is the area of Exchange Street, below Middle Street, and Fore Street at the foot of Exchange. The area dates back to the earliest days of Portland and early chroniclers of Portland's history described it as the most heavily populated part of town. Author William Willis, in his HISTORY OF PORTLAND 1632-1864, refers to the "very valuable tract lying between Exchange and Lime streets and extending from Middle Street to low water mark". The property was owned by Deacon Milk, who died in The Mariners' Church 1772, having lived in a house which stood on only whole blocks, but entire streets, they are generally finished wiihin after a the left bank at th e corner of Fore and massive warehouses, lofty churches, splendid superior style with our richest native woods, Exchange streets, overlooking the harbor (it mansions, ancestral homes, in . the most black and yellow ash, maple and walnut, was not until 1852 that Commercial Street crowded and oldest part of the city; oiled and varnished. The floors are laid with was built). His brother, John, lived about spreading terror, anguish, and dismay among southern pine ... the ground floor is almost halfway up Exchange Street, and John the whole population, until, at last, in the always stuccoed, with ceilings frescoed, with Nichols and Joseph Ingraham, sons-in-law, small hours of the morning, it burnt itself handsome cornices, and the windows of lived below on Fore Street. Exchange Street out amid the waste space at the foot of large plate glass." was laid out in 1724, "3 rods wide" and 500 Munjoy Hill. That night of terror and Gradually, time and fate took its toll, the feet long, and was known as Fish Street un til destruction will never be forgotten by the primary business establishments moving "up 1810, when the 'name became Exchange. people of Portland. The mo rning saw 1,500 town" to Congress Street, and the area Fore Street ' was created in grants by buildings laid in ashes; 58 streets and courts became "Printers' Row", housing many of Danforth in 1680, and in I 724 was laid out reduced to a wilderness of chimneys . _ _ the small printing companies, some of which by the town "4 rods wide from I 0,000 people made homeless and JO still remain, such as Hall & Hall and the Meetinghouse Point to the foot of Exchange millions of property destroyed. Whole Seavey Company. Even the printers finally Street, and in 1797, it was extended to the villa11,es of tents sprang up on Munjoy and began to desert the area, though, leaving head of Round Marsh". elsewhere ; barracks were built, generous building after building vacant and decaying. In PORTLAND ILLUSTRATED (1874), contributions from abroad fl owed iJ1; the Only in the last few years has the "Old John Neal mentions looking down Exchange work of rebuilding was begun - advantage Port" begun to rise, like phoenix from the to fore Street where "the first brick store being taken of the opportunity to widen and ashes. Hank Willett opened the Candle Shop, was built in 1795 by Captaio N .. Deering." straighten o ld streets and open new ones - then came the Crafthouse Downtown, the He describes the area as being the "Wall and now after a lapse of but ten years, the Paper Patch, the Old Port Exchange Gallery, Street of Portland" and housing all but a few city stands rebuilt, far handsomer than the Surfer Crow Surf Shop, the Portland of the banks and insurance offices in town, before the fire." Fancy. Gourmet foods are served in th e all the auction business, and being the chief Miraculou sly, as shown in the authentic surroundings of the Board of business mart as well as the principal cross accompanying photograph, two buildings in Trade. thoroughfare. The architecture at that time, the area were spared the brick building at Frank Akers is maintaining the however, was very simple, the buildings the foot of Exchange, now housing 0. P. atmosphere of the locale with the being of common brick, never more than Peterson and the Portland Nautical Shop, refurbishing of the Mariners' Church, now three stories high. It was not until after the and the Mariners' Church, built in 1828 and the home of several small shops, with more great fire of 1866 that the fine Vi ctorian now the scene of active rejuvenation. to come. Artists, like Lenny Hatch, arc architecture existed. The area wa s rebuilt after the fire and opening studios on Exchange, along with Edward H. Elwell, in his book, then included the Portland Savings Bank, the leather crafts, antique shops, pho tographic PORTI,,AND AND VICINITY (1876), Printer's Exchange, the Board of Trade, the studios, and of course, the Seaman's Chapel vividly portrays the devastating fire of 1866: Merchant's Exchange, and the Merchants' featuring a very popular coffee house. The "On the 4th of July, 1866, a carelessly Bank. Once again it became a prominent area is drawing new ventures like a magnet, thrown firecracker set fire to a boat builder's business sector. John Neal details the and the Old Port Exchange promises to shop on Commercial near the foot of High character of the new buildings, in contrast to become more active, more diversified, more Street and the sparks soon communicated th e former buildings, exhibiting the new interesting than it has ever been. with Brown's Sugar House, wrapping that spirit of the beautiful street, " .. . these Cooperating with the local merchants, the great structure in flames and speedjng buildings arc all upon the average 50 to 60 City of Portland is considering the possible onward spite of all opposition, spreading out feet to the eaves with well-slated roofs, large use of federal funds for urban beautification like a fan as it went diagonally across the dry cellars, deep drainage, and generally work which would make possible repair and ci ty, glowing with a furnace heat, melting water closets, sinks, and Sebago water; and replacement of brick sidewalks, installation iron, crumbling stone, wiping out the also with reasonable amount of of period street lights suitable to the area, costliest 'fire-proof structures, leaving architectural embellishment, heavy cornices, concealed utilities wiring, and lowered curbs. destruction in its track; stripping away not rich windows, and pilasters to correspond - Continued Page 8 Page 2 NOR' BY EAST Aug/Sept 1970

Thus, it is extremely unfortunate that NOR' BYEAST EDITOR'S COMMENTS anyone would resign from the Association as Shortly after the last issue went lo press, a result of the content of the NOR' BY Sandra L. Neel, Editor the editor was informed that an irate reader EAST, since the Association is in no way had written to the C.B.l.D.A., cancelling his responsible for, nor can it control, the P eaks Island, Me. 04108 membership in the Association, thus articles which are featured. 1t would have T el. 766-331 1 avoiding exposure to NOR' BY EAST. The been far more appropriate for that member topic in question was the "unsigned" article to write an abusive letter to the editor (it E DITORIAL ASSIST ANTS about King Resources on Long Island. This would have been printed) or to encourage particular reader felt that the article was the C.B.I.D.A. to nullify its agreement with biased in favor of King Resources, and he the editor and then either once again assume Chebeague Island - therefore withdrew from the Association. responsibility for publication, or find Mrs. Floyd C. H amilton Without gelling into a lengthy discussion another editor. Instead, the editor takes this 846-4078 of the merits of that article, it is important opportunity to apologize - not to the reader, D iamond Islands - to clear up a misconception concerning the but to the C.B.1.0.A., which unjustly lost a Rehea & Andy Ansorge Casco Bay Island Development Association, member as a result of editorial policies the NOR' BY EAST, and the editor. (apologize,"yes; change, no). 766-2937 This publication, prior to I 969, was L ong Island published through the efforts and under the Larry Stevens auspices of the C.B.J.D.A. During 1969, the Editor's Note: children's sketches of Casco 766-2060 Tower Publishing Company assumed Bay Lines vessels were drawn by isla~d children and presented to Peter McLaughlin, Peaks Island responsibility for publication, and provided in appreciation for the service and pleasure L eon S. Clough an editor, Mrs. Pat Jurgensen. In the spring of 1970, the C.B.I.D.A. of "riding the ferries". 766-4431 offered all the rights of publication to the present editor. Under the current agreement, CLIFF ISLAND SCHOOL the editor assumes all responsibility for GRANTED REPRIEVE editorial content of the paper, as well as the As pointed out in an earlier issue of NOR' technical aspects of publishing it. Articles BY EAST, the Cliff Island school was in concerning the C.B.I.D.A. are accepted and danger of being closed by the Portland published on the same basis as any other school department. Vigorous resistance by ART GALLERY SKETCHES Cliff islanders has resulted in brief respite - The Casco Bay Island Art Gallery has news, i.e., depending upon the relevance of a for a year and Miss Johanna von Tiling will announced its new officers for the coming the subject and the space available. be the teacher for the seven pupils enrolled year: President, Mrs. Betty Lee Lamplough; As consideration for the privilege of Vice President, Mrs. Dorothea Kennedy; publication, the editor has agreed to supply there this year. Secretary, Mrs. Myrtice Grimm; Treasurer, copies of each issue to the C.B.l.D.A. for Miss Goodrun Gudmundson. Chairmen distribution lo its members. Under no elected were: Gallery Chairman, Mrs. circumstances are the members of the Blanche McLaughlin; Exhibition, Charles J. C.B.l.D.A., its Steering Committee, or Wright; Membership, Lawrence Tebbetts; officers afforded a voice concerning editorial Publicity, Marion C. Litchfield; policy, nor are they provided with advance Peal

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Dues: $3 per individual; $5 per couple Mail to NOR' BY EAST, Box 66 Peaks Island, Maine 04108 Casco's Modern Waterfront Office NOR' BY EAST will be sent to you as COit. COMMERCIAL I MARKET STS., l'OltTLAND 774-1116. Hour>: 7:30 A.M.-3 P.M. (Mon.-Fri.) - 8 A.M.•Noon (Sat,) a part of your membership. Aug/Sept 1970 NOR' BY EAST Page 3

C.B.I.D.A. TAKES ON C.B.L. existing between Casco Bay Lines and the . control stauon on land (probably Long As readers of the local dailies and island residents. Island) which could be used in conjunction members of the C.8.1.D.A. are aware, the The requests and demands of the with radar reflectors on all ships in the C.8.1.D.A. has taken on the C.B.L. no C.8.1.D.A. are clear enough, and obviously, harbor, including freighters, tankers, ferries, holds barred. As a result of a meeting any improvements in the transportation and small craft. The controller at the station between the Association and the Public would be warmly welcomed by all islanders. would be able, by radio-telephone, to assist Utilities Commission on August 17, In any dispute, however, there are two sides and guide all the vessels in the harbor, by President Theodore T. Rand sent a letter to to the question. An interview with Peter T. pin-pointing various ships and obstructions William Fernald of the P.U.C. , outlining the McLaughlin, Vice President of Casco Bay and advising course directions. This system requested changes in and additions to the Lines, produced the other point of view. would be considerably less costly for Casco safety regulations applicable to Casco Bay Basically, Mr. McLaughlin stated that Bay Lines and would have the additional Lines. C.8.L. is currently complying with all advantage of being available to even small The major request involved a familiar existing regulations pertaining to the boats, if they were equipped with radar topic · radar. The C.B.I.D.A. believes that operations of his boats. Furthermore, he reflector and radio-telephones. the passenger boats should be equipped with feels that any changes in the regulations Other points in the letter which were radar, presumably to· facilitate service in fog would necessarily apply not only to his line, discussed with Mr. McLaughlin included the and other inclement weather conditions. In but to all boats in the bay and elsewhere inspections of safety equipment, which are addition, they have requested more frequent operating for hire. He does not feel that the presently conducted on a regular basis. With inspection of safety equipment aboard the utilization of radar is the ultimate answer, reference to the accuracy of the compasses, vessels, including accuracy of the compasses, but that government requirements for radar he stated that while the compasses are stricter requirements in the qualifications of on this type of boat would soon lead to indeed thrown off course by large masses of personnel operating the boats, a guard rail at additional requirements for other kinds of metal, such as tankers in the bay, his the foot of Welch Street on Peaks Island, marine safety equipment - all the equipment captains are aware of the problem, check the prohibition of diving from the ferry landing being costly, the cost of which would be compasses, and make necessary course on Peaks Island, a fog bell on the car ferry passed on to the consumer in the form of corrections as required. A discussion with landing at Peaks, better public relations in higher fares. one of the captains revealed the fact that the event of cancellation of scheduled runs, An interesting factor in relation to radar during a recent Coast Guard inspection restrictions against placing freight on is a system under consideration by the Maine (which occurs regularly every six months), passenger seats, and additional signs and Port Authority for a centralized radar no less that 60 life preservers on the Rebel directions on the Portland Pier and Custom alone were rejected as being inadequate and House Wharf. were discarded the test for these involved The Casco Bay Island Development standing with one foot in an armhole, then Association is acting as representative for the pulling with all force on the rest of the residents of all the islands served by the preserver; any apparent weakness in the Casco Bay Lines. The complaints, or taonc would cause rejection. requests, would seem to be, directly or tilfJ"!,{!~ With regard to a fog bell on Peaks Island, indirectly, a result of the extremely heavy he stated that twice since 1958 a bell has fog experienced this summer, the minor been installed, only to be stolen. Bells are accident recently between the car ferry and For I currently in use on Great Diamond, installed the passenger boat, and last but not least, Reservat ions 781-4262 by residents, and on Cliff Island, installed by the exceptionally poor public relations FALMOUTH FORESIDE, MAI NE Continued Page4

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CHEBEAGUE ISLAND Year-round Homes and Summer Cottages For Sale CLAYTON H. HAMILTON Real Estate Broker 86 Dartmouth Street PORTLAND MAINE Page4 NOR' BY EAST Aug/Sept 1970 the City of Porlland. One captain has stated C.8.1.0.A. ANNOUNCES SESQUJ TOURNAMENT . . that a fog bell would, indeed, be an added NEW MEMB ERS A special Sesquicentennial tem11s safety factor and should be installed. tournament was featured during the Casco Perhaps the most salient point in Mr. Mrs. Winthrop Dean has announced the Bay Sesquicentennial Celebration recently. Rand's letter is the statement, "We request following list of new members for the Casco Perry Rockafellow, of Peaks Island, better communication with passengers .." Bay Is la nd Development Association: coordinator for the tournament, announced This, as anyone can see, is the key to the Robert D . Schwarz, Portland; John that there were twenty-one entries, including entire problem the lack of communi~tion, McNamara, Boston; Mr. and Mrs. Thomas C. islanders from Great Diamond, Cousins, understanding, and empathy. The solution 1s Troy, Great Diamond; Mrs. Sandra L. Neel, Long, and Peaks. The semi-finals pitte? not an easy one, nor will it be readily Peaks; Mr. and Mrs. Albert E. Grant, Cape Gregg England of Cousins Island agarnst Neil forthcoming. Elizabeth; Mr. and Mrs. Leon Clough, Peaks; Rook of Peaks England winning 6-4 and Casco Bay Lines carries 500,000 Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. McDonald, Peaks; 6-2. J im Young of Framingham, Mass. and passengers a year, and there has never be~n a Mr. and Mrs. Raymond G. Morrill, Peaks; Peaks, defeated John Sarno of Portland 6-4 fa tality during its operation of the !me. Mr. and Mrs. John W. Shea, Peaks; Mrs. and 6-2. In the finals, Young whipped Nonetheless, harbor conditions are changing, Bartlett G. Blaisdell, Long; Frederick W. England, a member of the University of the traffic within the harbor is increasing, Ashmore, Peaks; Mr. and Mrs. Ray S. Ladd, Maine team, 7-5,6-4,and 6-1. the job incentive for captains is such that Long; Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Robins, Peaks; Mr. Rockafellow spoke with glowing few captains stay more than a few years and Mr. and Mrs. M. Leighton Childs, Peaks; Miss enthusiasm about the tournament and stated thus cannot rely on years of experience and Margaret E. Whittemore, Peaks; Miss that in view of the tremendous interest familiarity in navigating the bay as did the Gertrude E. Beal, Peaks; Mr. and Mrs. exhibited, the Trefethen-Evergreen captains years ago. There have been boats Robert O'Brien, Peaks; Mr. and Mrs. James Improvement Association would attempt to lost in fog during the past years, there was a McCloy, Sr., Peaks; Mr. and Mrs. John repeat the tournament next year. Better minor accident this summer, and it is Kavalis, Peaks; Mrs. Betty B. Lamplough, work on that backhand summer will be conceivable that the time has come for a Peaks; and Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Levy, Peaks. here again before you know it! complete re-evaluation of the safety requirements and equipment on the boats. It is to be hoped that this can be accomplished THE HARRIS COMPANY Summer tourist to son, pointing to milk in a matter-of-fact manner, without personal crates (overheard Emita II docked at animosity, and without broadening the Marine and Industrial Supplies as Peaks): "Look at those metal lobster traps!'. "credibility ga p" between Casco Bay Li nes 188 Commercial Street and the island residents. Portland Ma ine Tel.: 775-5601 CHEBEAGUE ISLAND Boat Service Boats Hauled and Repaired DESMOND & PAYNE, INC. Engines Installed one of Maine's finest agencies Alden Brewer 846-4146 443 Congress Street 775-5673

Lumber and Bu ilding Materials Fine Quality Foods for RU F US DEERING CO . More Than a Century We are located on Commercial Street Shaw's Supermarkets and can make def iveries easily and Celebrating its 110th Anniversary promply to Casco Bay Lines. On large orders we will send our truck to the job. WELCOME TO TH E Call Ed Dyer or Bill Moody for details 712- 6505

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Casco Bay Islands Unlimited Opportunities Mobile Facilities Business Centers and Beaches Educational Resources Recreation lakes - Boating - Swimming Casco Bar , M·aine Airport Terminal superb Harbor view Nice Bus Trips FISHER LODGE Darn Nice People Home of Good Yankee Cooking ~ROM Also serving public by reservati'on. A IITHUII CHAll'NAN • .IR •• Breakfast - Lunches - Dinners CUMBERLAND AflTHUII H . C HAIILES CNAl• •AN DAVID a LOTNEII Albert and Caro Balcom COUNTY City Point Road Peaks Island 142 FEDERAL STREET 766-2688 TllLE PHON E 77'-4'tN PORTLAND, MAINE 0411 1 Aug/Sept 1970 NOR' BY EAST Page S INTERNATIONAL TOURING THE SOUTH PACJFJC CORRESPONDENCE ANO ORIENT In view of the International Conference by Mary Ann Sanford Center being planned for Peaks Island, the Morris, Illi nois and Peaks Island following let ter is of particular moment: "Dear Madam, I hope you and your family arc enjoying Our 68-day tour started March 20th in wonderful atmosphere on the islands and sea Los Angeles with stops in Tahiti, Moorca, of Maine and Jiving marvelous summer life. Bora Bora, American Samoa, Western We are spending our last summer in the Samoa, Fiji Islands, New Zealand, Australia, United Stales here in New York. Recently I received notice from our Tokyo Headquarters Singapore, Bali, Thailand, Cambodia, Hong that I should go back to Japan at end of Kong, Macau, Philippines, Taiwan, Japan, September. It is after four years and five and Hawaii. The tour covered 30,000 mi les, months that we will go back to Tokyo. Now I have a bothering request for you. thirty-one hotels, thirty-two flights, two I get my last vacation here for five days, hydrofoil rides, numerous bus tours, two from August 15 to 19, and I want to spend train rides, and one elephant ride. one or two days o f this precious vacation on Of particular interest to me were Ayers Peaks Island, where we - I and my wife - did Rock, Australia, and Angkor Wat, Siem spend wonderful days and nights with you, and your fine , good humored, delicate and Reap, Cambodia. Ayers Rock is a sandstone RICHARD P. WALTZ gracious, kind warm people in the summer of monolith rising up from the flat desert floor. 1967, which we can never forget. It's about 2,000 feet high, and 6 miles PLUMBING and HEATING At that time we were only two person around at the base. There are various COMPANY family, but now we consist of four. In June we got second child, -·first boy baby, in New fo rmations around the rock, which have All jobs from minor repairs to com York Hospital. (First was baby girl now two been eroded by wind, sandstorms, and time. plete kitchen and bathroom re years old .) So it will be too much for you for The surface looks smooth from a distance, modeling. us to stay longer than few hours. So please but when up close you can see the rocky Same labor rates as on Mainland. tell me whether we can find motel or hotel on island, or in the town across the sea . We plan surface. The overall impression is one of FREE ESTIMATES to go with my car, at first goi ng to Boston, hugeness, almost overpowering. On the OUR MEN ARE ON PEAKS ISLAND staying there overnight, and arriving next day western side is a place that is sloped enough NEARLY EVERY DAYI at your neighborhood. So tell me if we could to climb, if you have sufficient time and 536 Washington Ave., Portland, Me. go there or not. Our plan not yet fi nal but anyway, l want to visit island in these five strength for the 1700 feet, but coming down 772-2801 days. is even harder than going up. Angkor Wat, I will call you later when you read this Cambodia, has been in the news recently; letter, because if I ta lk at first by phone I am the Communists had captured the city of afraid you not understand my poor English. VOSE-SMITH CO., FLORISTS Thank you, and best wishes for you and Siem Reap, using the ruins as a base. Angkor your husband. Thom, the city area, and Angkor Wat, the 646 Congress Street, Portland Ichiro Yamamoto Correspondent for Jij i Press. temple area, date from the J2 th century 773-6436 covering United Nations, A.D. - it was the original capital. When it was FTD and Teleflora Member for TOKYO TIMES. abandoned, the jungle rapidly closed in and This correspondent and his family were grew around it. Frenchmen rediscovered the accommodated in a private home on Peaks buildings about JOO years ago, but it's only Island in August and their enthusiasm for been within the last 50 or so, around the area was rewarded by splendid weather 1900-1920, that restoration was begun. The which afforded swimming and picnicing, jungle has been cleared back from the main h ighlighted by a typical Maine lobster buildings now, even though some of the cook-out on the backshore of Peaks. trees have entwined their roots through the Another visitor from abroad will return to blocks of stone. PEAKS ISLAND his homeland with glowing memories of the ------beauty of Maine and the warm-hearted SERVICE CENTER ... people of her islands. Mrs. M. A. Litchfield ~ Gasoline your source Automotive Repairs z for the unusual Fuel and Range Oils imported baskets Sun Federal 0 candles, mugs, Appliances & Gas Furnaces kitchen tools Suburban Propane Dealer SAVINGS AND -... SALES AND SERVICE ~ LOAN ASSOCIATION 128 free street Tel. 207-766-2722 z m portland, maine 04101 Peaks Island, Maine 04108 Ill 561 Congress Street Portland Monument Square Branch Portland ... Martin's South Portland Tel. 775-5843 !CARGO Page 6 NOR' BY EAST Aug/Sept 1970

Maine. A day or so later their belongings were packed, put in storage, and they were on their way to Cape Elizabeth not with Woodbury's Dairy Bar the idea of joining C.B.L., but, nonetheless, moving to Maine. An ad in the " Portland Peaks Island Press Herald" caught Mrs. Tait's eye, and 766-2929 thus C.B.L. acquired a new captain. Captain Tait is a graduate of the Scott Carbee School of Find Arts in Boston. In Fried Clams-Clam Cakes addition, he has spent the last 26 years at sea, serving on freighters and tankers. Pizza-Italian Sandwiches Starting as a seaman, he has risen through Sundaes-Cones-Shakes the ranks to Second Mate, and holds a license as Second Mate Unlimited, which CAP'N BILL ... means he is capable of being master of any Hours: 11 -9 Closed Mondays Captain William John Tait came from ship up to 500 tons. Lewistown, Pennsylvania a little over a When he is not working for C.B.L., he month ago and has quickly become a enjoys writing and working with wood. His familiar face around Casco Bav Lines. He is favorite boat among the fleet is the Emita 11 , presently captain of the daytime passenger and he very much enjoys his job as captain boat the Emita II between Portland and for Casco Bay Lines, or in his words, he SAINT CHRISTOPHER'S Peaks Island, primarily. particularly enjoys "the constant state of Catholic Church Our new captain grew up in Rockland, confusion". Serving Portland Area of Maine, leaving for the sea in 1944, but Welcome on board, Captain. always returning periodically to Maine. He Casco Bay and his wife, Melva, have spent the last 18 (Commencing June 21) years . with their sons William John III , l 7, and Bryon, l I - attempting to realize their Sunday Masses: Summer desire to return to Maine permanently. FEENEY'S MARKET Peakslsland ...... 9:00 a.m. This past July 4th fo und Capt. and Mrs. Great Diamond Island ..... 11 :00 a.m. Tait in Portland and resulted in the decision Seashore Ave., Peaks Island to, at long last, pack up and return home - to Long Island ...... Sat. 4:30 p.m. Groceries - Meat - Fish Island Avenue- Peaks Island Fruits - Vegetables - Ice Cubes Garden Supplies, Fertilizers Tel. 766-2585 TAVERN LOUNGE Peat Moss - Etc. Cocktails 5 to 7 p.m. Deliveries 766-9701 PORTLAND Entertainment LUMBER CORP. 8:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. DIAMOND ISLAND Nightly MARINE SERVICE LITTLE DIAMOND ISLAND, MAINE

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TRANSPORTATION "I hope you too arc hearing the island The last issue of NOR' BY EAST offered reaction to what happened yesterday readers the opportunity lo discuss in this between the Emita II and the Rebel. What I column their feelings about ferry service am hearing is that if C.B.L. paid their between Portland and the islands. To date, captains a decent wage, they wouldn't lose only two letters have been received: them before they know their way around "If anyone has what he considers a the harbor, and they might interest more justifiable complaint, surely it should prove competent men. I am also hearing that the helpful to send it in for publication in your tankers anchored in the harbor throw the column, but I believe the person involved compasses off just enough so that they should also write to the P.U.C. at the same cannot be depended upon in a fog the way time, as it, after all, is the commission compasses could be depended upon forty established by our government to protect years ago. The answer, of course, is radar on the interest of the public where private each boat - and someone able to read it. companjes, operating public utilities, arc Gretchen Hall, concerned. If the Commission does not Peaks Island receive complaints, it cannot be blamed if it assumes its directives are being followed. Editor's Note: An appropriate response to Any complaint should be in writing (and trus trus comment will be found elsewhere in this cannot be ,over-emphasized): if it involves a issue under "C.8.1.D.A. Takes On C.B.L." specific incident, rne date on which it occurred and the departure time of the trip should be given so il may be investigated. CHILD CARE CENTER FOR PEAKS? L. A. LAROCHELLE, INC. The letter should· also make the specific A newly formed committee of mothers met recently with two state officials at the Men's Wear Shoes statement that it is a complaint against the Casco Bay Lines, and, of course, it should be home of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Norwood on 204 Commercial Street signed. It would be my suggestion that it Welch Street to discuss the possibility of PORTLAND, Maine should be addressed as follows: John G. o rganizing a Day Care Center for island Feehan, Chairman, Public Utilities children whose mothers wish to work. Commissiqn, Augusta, Maine. Stephen Ludwig, Day Care Licensing (Miss) Virginia D. Dudley Supervisor of the Augusta office of COMBER MARINE MART, INC. Peaks Island Department of Health and Welfare, and Mrs. Specializing in Maine-Built Boats Christine McDuffy, Day Care Social Worker assigned to the Portland District office, Evinrude Sales and Service described the various ways under which 919 Forest Ave., Portland- 773-0008 They're making an electric car in Detroit either a public or private agency can be now that can_go anywhere in the country. fonned. Mrs. Ruth Sargent agreed to contact All you need 1s a 3,000-mfle extension cord. other mothers who may be interested. Sister Compliments Anne of St. Joseph's by the Sea, and Father of Moreshead, rector of St. Christopher's LARRY TEBBETTS-ARTIST SULl

HAY & PEABODY WEBBER'S STORE Funeral Directors ART GALLERY Trefethen, Peaks Island Private Ambulance Service Casco Bay Art Association Everything In Foods Portland, Maine - Tel.-772-5463 Open 1-5 Daily Deliveries 766-2902 Scarborough, Maine - Tel. 883-2887 Summer Months Serving Peaks Since 1902 Peaks Island, Maine

BURGESS FOR TllANSPORT ATION Sa FOBES .BF Fish-Clams-Live Lobsters ON LONG ISLAND PAINT FOWLER'S FISH MARKET 766-2554 106 Commercial Strfft - Portland open Saturdays- 9 to 5 p.m. 772-6575 John and Mory Justice 9 Custom House Wharf (across from Boone's) CARR BROS. CO. YELLOW CAB 775-0251 Fruit Portland 217 COMMERCIAL ST. 772-6564 PORTLAND, ME. 772-8311 NOR' BY EAST Page 8 Aug/Sept 1970

Run away with a prince. Cinderella did ii, so can you. The Sall - sponsored by the Friends of Swedish Shipping - begins at 9 p.m. in Portland Harbor, and goes all the way to Nova Scotia and back again. Your carriage won't turn into a pumpkin until 7 the next evening. Meanwhile, you'll be After the great fire of 1866 Looking down oining fashionably late, dancing under the Exchange Street to Fore Street s;ars, watching the sun come up, and lying Also under consideration is the possibility of exhausted on a deck chair while All the King's closing Exchange Street to, vehicular traffic Men search frantically for a foot to match and utilizat.iEm of a pedestrian mall. the slipper. Only $25.00 round trip. The Old Port Excha.nge typifies the Call the lion Ferry Office right now: 775-5616. creative possibilities of cities with old, r.eally The Candle Shop Make a ferry tale come true. fine architecture. Hopefully, the city will encourage. and nurture the flame wh.kh has Featuring our The begun to glow, small, but ever so br_ight. This new " Casco is what Portland can be - beautiful, exciting, Bay Candle". PRINCE rich with antiquities. Take time to stroll OF down Exchange Street to Fore Street, Open 7 Days observe the exquisite architecture, enjoy the FUNDY 9 Exchange Street variety of shops and galleries, encourage and LION FERRY AB patronize the local merchants. Tel 773-0552 Tel: 775-5616

Falmouth Foreside and SKILLIN'S TOWN & COUNTRY Brunswick, Maine Florist, Garden Center Gift Shop and Nursery Plants Artist Lenny Batch's conception of the Old Port Exchange of tomorrow "We Ship to the Islands" STATE DRUG STORE ISLAND MARKET 603 Congress St., Portland and (M r. Averill) You Can Enjoy Drug.s Sent By Mail LOBSTER POT BAR Tel. 773-8858 CHE.BEAGU E ISLAN D, MAIN E Carefree Living Complete line of Just Ffick the Sw itch Groceries-Meats Low-Cost Electricity 6 ISSUES Ice cream- Beverages Does Your Work! NOR' BY EAST Take-Out Orders-Free Delivery Open 7 days a week CENTRAL MAINE 846-9997 POWER COMPANY $1.25 Clam and Lobster Bakes Arranged

NAME MODEL FOOD DINE & DANCE DIN E & DANCE Enjoy rhe new ~ irw:'$ largest IMPORTERS Ltfayette k>unge and f'in~t ADDRESS 113- 115 Middle Street and pi.ano-bfr. svpper dvb. Opposite Motor Vehicle Registry FINE DINING MAL LARRY TRIO in the New Or-leans Seachest lounge Here's a store for the choice and unusual atm0$phere of 1he * and the world's fine foods are always a all new La fayette * U.S. Conttitution Mail with check to: dining room. Dining Room "Find". Cheese of all nations our Editor specialty for shipment anywhere. NOR I BY EAST Casco Bay Islanders : Come in PEAKS ISLAND, ME. 04188 and see for your self!