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Maine Observer

Published
May 29, 2016

Maine Observer: Gravity of Memorial Day tugged at Bridgton boy

Kids who marched in the local parade absorbed the solemnity, the dignity and the sight of stars in the windows.
Published
May 22, 2016

Maine Observer: Maine has something hard to describe

The seed of loving this state was planted in me on a visit nearly 10 years ago, and now I'm basking in its shade.
Published
May 8, 2016

Maine Observer: Back on campus, memories flood back

Returning to Orono decades after graduating, the author experiences all the joy even as she takes in all the changes.
Published
May 1, 2016

Maine Observer: Diamond-class memories beat a trophy

As a child baseball worshiper and player, I won an award as a member of a winning team, but the fun was more treasured.
Published
April 24, 2016

Maine Observer: This critter’s never met a fence it didn’t like

The sweet promise of spring is no match for a lettuce-loving varmint who can defeat the most diligent of gardeners.

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Published
April 17, 2016

Maine Observer: Possibilities abound for retirees in Maine

You can walk the beaches, join a knitting group, sort through those boxes in the cellar – or just curl up with a good mystery.
Published
April 10, 2016

Maine Observer: Skunks, marbles and other signs of spring

The change of seasons brings forth memories of setting traps for the smelly creatures and games played in the schoolyard.
Published
April 3, 2016

Maine Observer: Mud season here today, gone tomorrow

However, it reminds us to pay attention to the big picture, as well as the small things that come with life in Maine.
Published
March 27, 2016

Maine Observer: Beyond aficionado: Cubans adore baseball

The greatest baseball play I ever saw happened on a hillside in eastern Cuba in a pick-up game where no one wore shoes.
Published
March 13, 2016

Maine Observer: Forest Gardens brings back memories

The sports bar of the early 1960s will always live on in the minds of many older Portlanders.