This is a time of year when our thoughts might naturally turn to the topic of love. Marketers capitalizing on Valentine’s Day have been trying to convince us for months that we have “obligations” to those we love. Reports indicate that the national average price of a dozen roses is now over $80, and many […]
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Intertidal: Fish’s diet determines type of mouth
On the heels of Valentine’s Day this week, I was thinking of how silly it is that when we humans try to make a kissy face, we often end up sucking our cheeks in to make fish lips. And yet, most fish don’t really have lips that look anything like this. And they certainly don’t […]
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Seniors Not Acting Their Age: Cranberry Peak was a great fallback hike
In mid-January, I announced a Penobscot Paddle & Chowder Society mountain hike on Burnt Mountain in Carrabassett Valley. The moderately difficult, scenic trek with an expansive exposed summit is situated adjacent to Sugarloaf Mountain and a club favorite. The trailhead begins on the west side of Sugarloaf Village. A few years had transpired since I’d […]
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Midcoast churches participate in ‘Souper’ Bowl of Caring
While the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs will be racking up points during Sunday’s Super Bowl, young Catholics from around Maine will be busy scoring donations to benefit those in need through the “Souper” Bowl of Caring Feb. 11-12. The annual event is a weekend of giving and serving during which 100% of the […]
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BoomerTECH Adventures: Is tech overwhelming you?
You think you know what you’re doing and then something doesn’t work the way it has worked before. You struggle with Zoom and can’t connect to a scheduled meeting. You try to install a new weather app on your smartphone, but it doesn’t work. If you see another article like “50 apps every boomer must […]
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Intertidal: Maine Maritime Museum exhibit features underwater mountain range
At a time of year when I’m dreaming about getting under the water but not tough enough to do it for more than a few seconds, I was recently able to take a virtual underwater trip at Bath’s Maine Maritime Museum as a part of a new exhibit there. The exhibit, “SeaChange: Darkness & Light […]
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The Recycle Bin: How to choose a community solar project to join
My family joined a community solar project in May 2021 that offered us a 10% discount on our electricity prices and all green, solar electricity. I recommend joining one of the hundreds of community solar projects being built in Maine after the Legislature passed the net energy billing law in 2019. A residential or business […]
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Seniors Not Acting Their Age: Nordic skiing Narrow Gauge Pathway
When the Penobscot Paddle & Chowder Society winter outings schedule was planned last October, I volunteered to coordinate a Nordic ski trip at a location to be determined on Jan. 15. At the time, it seemed reasonable to expect there would be several options to choose from. Not this winter. Acceptable snow for Nordic skiing […]
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Intertidal: Groundhog Day not the only way to ‘predict’ weather
Happy Groundhog Day! Predicting what the remainder of winter will be like seems somewhat comical given the frosty temperatures ahead for the weekend. While a groundhog might not seem to have much to do with the coast, the idea of predicting weather patterns by depending on animals does have a connection. As does the importance […]
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Seniors Not Acting Their Age: ‘The best Nordic skiing this side of the Rockies’
The Facebook page for the Rangeley Lakes Trails Center announces, “The best Nordic skiing this side of the Rockies.” That’s a fairly bold declaration, but it may be true this winter. Beginning in early December, I started watching the weather and checking Nordic ski areas in search of decent snow. There hasn’t been much. After […]