Several years ago, I launched with a group of kayakers from Port Clyde. Parking was a significant problem, so I wrote it off as a starting point for kayak trips despite the presence of a couple of exceptional paddling opportunities in the area. In June, I met a kayak guide who reported that Port Clyde […]
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Oh, to have the energy of granddaughter Emma
Longtime readers of this column might recall this story. Twenty years ago, I was at a wedding in Oregon. At some point, my granddaughter Emma, then age 3, looked up at me and said, “Dee, you’re old!” I pointed to my dad, then in his 90s, and said, “Emma, I’m not old. Paw is old.” […]
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The last dance(s) of summer in the Midcoast
I cannot prove it scientifically, but this has been the shortest summer on record. I cannot believe we are halfway through August when I feel like the graduation caps for our recent graduates just hit the ground last week. I think the weather played a role. The consecutive rainy Saturdays of May, June and early […]
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Brunswick house was once home to Joshua Chamberlain
One of the Maine’s most iconic landmarks was once occupied by Maine’s most famous son and his family. And the story of its legendary history and how it got to where it is still greets visitors today. In 1824 Colonel Jesse Pierce, a Brunswick store keeper, built a small home at 4 Potter St., which […]
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AI can be your sustainability study buddy
Have a burning desire to know something? Using less energy than it takes to brew a teaspoon of hot coffee, AI can deliver a detailed answer. Just last week, OpenAI launched GPT-5, their most advanced artificial intelligence (AI) model yet, promising access to “Ph.D.-level intelligence” for everyone. Meanwhile, you’re trying to get up to speed […]
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Tackling boater safety this legislative session
Now that we are into the second half of the Maine summer, it’s good to brush up on the hazards and risks possible when we’re out enjoying summer activities on the water. While 2025 is shaping up to be on par with previous summers in terms of the number of accidents, any boating fatality is […]
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The sea has truffle treasures of its own
Maybe it was the cute little pile of pigs at the Topsham fair that made me want to write about truffles. I’m also always on the hunt for something to eat that I can find in the wild. When most people think of truffles, they think of those prized but ugly little treasure nosed up […]
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Tips for youngsters taking first steps to school
This year, the Brunswick School Department has expanded our pre-K programming, now serving over 120 students across four high-quality programs. Each of these programs meets the Maine Chapter 124 requirements, ensuring our youngest learners have access to strong, developmentally appropriate education right from the start. I also know from personal experience that the first day of […]
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Kayakers explore Lower Togus Pond in Augusta
For several years, I’ve organized Penobscot Paddle & Chowder Society spring whitewater trips on Togus Stream from Chelsea to Randolph where it joins the Kennebec River. Those adventures recently motivated me to investigate the source of the stream, Togus Pond in Augusta. My research indicated Togus Pond is separated into two distinct bodies of water […]
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Monhegan maintains its magical allure — mostly
We recently took our annual trip to Monhegan Island, a treasured tradition for over 40 years. A blue-sky Maine day enhanced the experience. The calm waters made for a smooth ride to the island with Hardy Boat Tours out of New Harbor. We chatted with three Bowdoin College students during the ride. They were planning […]