Maine: The Way Life Used To Be

On the back: “U.S. Rte. 1, Dunstan Corner, W. Scarborough, Me. 5 minutes from Old Orchard Beach. DIning- Dancing- Cocktail Lounge. Also at 152 Main St., Westbrook, Me. Rt. 25, Portland- Westbrook Line- Maine Tpke. Exit 8.”

..David and his brother, Frank Frisbee II, turned over the reins to the sixth generation in 2001. Cindy and her brother, Frank III – known as Frankie, became the new owners. In 2006, a fire at the restaurant wrecked its summer season. In July, Frankie died from cancer. The recession and credit crunch have made it impossible for the two businesses to get loans or refinance debt, Cindy said. The family is reaching out to potential investors or lenders…”

On the back: “Tubs and showers…Electric radiant heat…Television and radios.”

I don’t recall seeing this motel on Route One (which is where this place is listed as being on the back), and I Googled it but found no listings for a Pinehurst Motel on Route One  but on Payne Road. I’m pretty certain the place pictured is no longer there. The postcard doesn’t have a number listed on the back; if it did I would call. (When I do that I always feel like something Twilight Zone-ish is going to happen…)

I just read some great news!

870 & 1470 The Oldies Channel will launch on February 2, 2009 with a playlist focusing on songs from 1956 to 1969. In additional to NEWS CENTER’S morning and early evening newscasts, The Oldies Channel will also feature NBC news every hour and up to date weather reports twice an hour…

I love listening to oldies on my 50’s Philco radio:

I listen to “Sounds of Sinatra” on The Bay weekends from 10 a.m. - noon, but now I’ll have a steady station! I also listen to internet radio but it’s not the same sound as true a.m. broadcasting. I love the way it sounds!