We knew there was a high likelihood we’d miss a handful of names in our story that ran last weekend on famous faces of Maine. That’s why we asked you, our readers, to let us know what we did miss. Everything you sent us we followed up on this weekend, and here are the results. Thanks for your feedback.
Actors
Rachel Nichols, Augusta: This actress starred in the revamped “Star Trek” and in “GI Joe: Rise of Cobra,” and grew up in Augusta.
Tom Selleck, Jonesboro: Tom Selleck, aka “Magnum, PI,” owns a summer home in Washington County.
Steve Zirnkilton, Seal Harbor: The voice of the Law & Order TV series. He lives full-time in Maine and his voice has been used on Jay Leno, CNN, and King of the Hill.
Writers and artists
Roger Angell, Brooklin: Baseball writer, former chief fiction editor for New Yorker magazine. Stepson of E.B. White, Angell owns a home in Brooklin.
Cathie Pelletier, Allagash: The author of “A Marriage Made at Woodstock” was born and raised and still lives in the Allagash.
Linda Greenlaw, Isle au Haut: One of the subjects of the book “The Perfect Storm,” Greenlaw wrote “The Hungry Ocean” and stars on Discovery Channel’s “Swords: Life on the Line.”
Musicians
Paul Sullivan: The Grammy-winning pianist and composer has made his home in Blue Hill for years.
Reality television stars
Zoe Zanidakis, Monhegan: Grew up on the tiny Penobscot Bay island and was a contestant on “Survivor: Marquesas.”
The Pelletier Family, Millinocket: The stars of the “American Loggers” show on Discovery Channel own a restaurant in Millinocket, where they’ve lived for generations.
Producers, politicians and moguls
George J. Mitchell, Seal Harbor: Waterville native and former Senator, owns home on MDI. Mitchell formerly was special envoy to peace talks in Ireland and the Mideast, baseball-steroids investigator and chairman of Disney and DLA Piper boards.
Stephen Hadley, Somesville: Former national security adviser under George W. Bush, Hadley summers in Somesville on MDI.
Stephen Hillenburg, Islesford: Creator of “SpongeBob SquarePants,” Hillenburg summered on Little Cranberry Island off MDI with his family when he was younger.
Dick Wolf, Mount Desert Island: The producer of “Law & Order” and “Miami Vice” owns a mansion on the island.
Howie Carr, Portland: Best-selling author and syndicated radio talk-show host. A Portland native, Carr has a summer home in Maine now.
Athletes
Gregg Popovich, Hancock Point: The San Antonio Spurs head coach is a seasonal resident at Hancock Point.
Ricky Craven, Newburgh: This famed NASCAR racer grew up in Newburgh and went to Hampden Academy.
Matt Stairs, Bangor: This ace hitter has played for a number of Major League teams and now lives in Bangor, where he coaches hockey for Bangor High School.
Jimmy Howard, Dedham: NHL goalie for the Detroit Red Wings, he was a runner-up for Calder Memorial Trophy. Howard summers in Hancock County with his wife and is a UMaine graduate.
Dana White, Levant: The Ultimate Fighting Championship president is worth a reported 150 million and owns property in Levant.
Joey Gamache, Lewiston: The Lewiston native is the only two-time world champion boxer in the state’s history.
Howie Carr?
Thats an “Infamous” face!
You had one on there as a Marcus Davis from Houlton and the funny thing is I know many people who are lifelong Houlton Residents and they have no idea who he is. One friend told me she asked a family named Davis who it was thinking it was there relative and they didn’t know either. I myself grew up in the Houlton area and it doesn’t ring a bell to me. That name has really drawn up curiousity.
Marcus was born in Houlton. His parents moved to the Bangor area when he was real young. They are related to the Walter Davis Trucking Family which was once where Sloats Machine Shop on Bangor Street is. His Uncle was a local boxer, in the 60’s era…..Pal “Thunderbird” Davis…Fighting is in his genes!
Pal Davis owned and ran Pals House of Billards in Houlton in the late 60s–and he was a boxer. Although by then he was mostly retired from the ring, I attended a boxing night at Ricker College and saw him fight a guy from Woodstock, NB–the canadian, who was much younger and in better shape, won the bout on points.
Marcus Davis? Isnt he a MMA type fighter from Bangor or Brewer
Did Kevin Eastman get mentioned in either article? He lived in Standish, his dad still does, went to Westbrook Vocational, and went on to create The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
Gee BDN – couldn’t you find any more right-wing nuts to mention? Tom Selleck, Steven Hadley, Howie Carr? Totally understandable why you would have forgotten each of them.
BDN didn’t include them, they came as “reader contributions.” Glad to know there are some right wing-nuts with memories, it’d be a sad day if we were all wrong wing-nuts and forgetful.
And, I thought Maine was part of America, land of the free–home of the brave. I guess that includes even those who cannot fathom a different philosophy regarding the role of government. It is too bad that those who require so much government intrusion in their lives cannot respect those of us who can and do think for themselves like Tom Selleck. Bangorian your ignorance is showing yet again.
How about Katie Aselton who currently stars in the FX series The League? She was born in Millbridge and was Miss Maine Teen USA.
Ugh, the pelletiers. I can’t think of a worse depiction of so called ” Mainer’s”. They should’ve called the show Canucks in Maine. Or something? These guys barely speak the language! No shame.
You like the Kardashians.
I’m sorry, I’ve never watched the show. But I have to say that many people in Maine “barely speak the language,” which I assume is English. There are vast parts of this state with a proud Franco heritage, with many people who speak with a French accent because they are fluently bilingual, and often speak French. There’s nothing wrong with this, and I, personally, consider it an asset rather than something to be ashamed about. And yes, I am a proud native of the St. John Valley, with family that goes back generations in the area. And I did have a French accent growing up – at least until I spent 20 years away.
To echo Matt’s perspective, the Pelletiers are among many proud Acadians that, along with being multilingual, were born and raised in this great state. You mention “the language”, how many languages do YOU speak? Too bad you were too ashamed to put your real name. Guess you knew your comment was ignorant. Own up!
Chris van Dusen is a wonderful children’s author who lives in Camden. He wrote “Down by the Sea with Mr. Magee”, “The Circus Ship” and many other wonderful books.
Anna Fricke from Hancock, ME is a executive producer, writer, of shows like Being Human, Everwood, Men in Trees
BDN, Once again you have forgotten Simon Dumont, 4 time Gold Medalist at the Winter X Games from Bethel, Maine. Try again!
What about Simon Dumont of Bethel?? 4 time gold medalist in the x-games for skiing half-pipe
This is great–they have completely missed one of the most famous musicians on the planet who owns a camp just a few miles away from me. May his ability to walk amongst us mortals unhindered go on.
What about JoAnn Willette? She played the character Connie Lubbock on the Growing Pains spinoff Just The Ten of Us (1988-1990). Ms. Willette hails from Lewiston, Maine.
Anyone ever hear of “American Pie” The writer and singer,Don Maclean lives in Camden,and are incredibly kind and generous folks.Kirstie Alley,Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russel have a summer place in Maine,as does Liv Tyler.That star trek guy,new Star Trek,so Im not really familiar w/him,Jonathan Frakke?There are many many famous folks in Maine.Drummer for Phish,live in Lincolnville,and is well liked and highly thought of as a good guy…
Sandy Kofax? One of the greatest pitchers of ALL TIME has a summer place on some lake way up north where hating of those from away is a way of life.
Caspar Weinberger, Secretary of Defense. Had digs on MDI. Died at EMMC. He wasn’t born in Maine, but neither were many of the people on the list. But he and his Mrs. lived here and called it home.
What about: Julie Persian, Olympic Skiier
Ty Coklin, NHL Goalie with the Red Wings
Lynn Plourde Childrens Author
Eric Weinrich, NHL
Graeme Townsend, NHL
Tom Selleck, Jonesboro, think that is actually a rumor.
Can’t believe they forgot Patrick Dempsey…
You ladies out there should of picked that up…..
We ran the full story on Saturday, Jan. 7, as was mentioned and linked to in the first sentence of this story. If you read that story you will see that we included both Patrick Dempsey and Stephen King, as well as more than 50 others.
My bad, you got me there…:)
Ever heard of Stephen king???? Guess not…LOL
Vonda Shepard singer on the Ally Mcbeal show has spent many summers in Grand Lake Stream at her mother and grand mothers home.
Mark Rodgers, pitcher from Mt. Ararat drafted first round in 2004. 95 mph + fastball.
Tim Silvia, MMA champion from Ellsworth.
The Big Show, Paul White spend part of his childhood in Maine.
Julie Berry, Lewiston Maine. Survivor Vanatu. Briefly dated Host, Jeff Probst in 2005.