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Great Scott! Damnation take it! Stanley lifted up to see a dark head bobbing far out and an arm lifted. It was Jonathan Trout -- there before him! "Glorious morning!" sang the voice.

It was nice to see life imitating art.

Claire O'Brien

Woodbridge

IF IN THE AREA and on your way to Eastport or Lubec from Ellsworth, I would highly recommend a brief hike on the Cutler Coastal Trail. The views are stunning and serene.

Thanks again for the great article on this very beautiful part of Maine!

Krysten Jenci

Chevy Chase

Cell Phones Abroad

I WAS AMAZED by the prices you quoted for cell phones to use overseas [Travel Q&A, May 22]. I bought a Nokia from http://www.mobal.com about 18 months ago. It costs $49. I have used it to call home from Italy, France and Thailand. You pay only for the calls you make (or receive). The cost of calls varies by country. One can also choose rental but, given I travel abroad a lot, I preferred purchasing. I have been very pleased with the service. I prefer a cell phone to phone cards, as one can use it anywhere, at any time (also, of course, for calls within the country one is visiting).

Nicole Lester

Rockville

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