Summary
Mainers are a proud lot. Proud, but sometimes insecure. We know we live in a place that is undeniably beautiful and possessing of a certain sense of wildness, with a people that are resourceful and generous. Well defend its many merits fiercely. But we sometimes feel like the rest of the country sees us as their adorable little cousin with the funny accent and the never-ending supply of moose and seafood. Which makes us neurotic, even if we dont like to show it.
If youre born a Mainer, youre a Mainer for life for better or for worse. Even if you move away to New York City. That is, unless you move away to New York City and get too big for your britches and forget your roots. That idea of identity as a Mainer, and as a human being is the central conceit of John Carianis new play, Last Gas, set to have its central Maine premiere this week at Penobscot Theatre Company.See the full content of this document
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Isle Native's 'Last Gas'
Its an engaging, funny and often sad account of one Nat Paradis, a resident of Township 15 Range 8 in Aroostook County who struggles with who he is, what he has and hasnt done with his life, and what the future might hold as he sells pizza and beer to the denizens of his corner of The Cou...
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