There are some columns that I write annually, and I do so because, honestly, there are some annual events that we all look forward to every year, and three big ones happen on the third Saturday of August. However, we have some other big events upcoming, too, so here is a description of some events […]
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Seniors Not Acting Their Age: Navigating windy Quahog Bay
One of the benefits of being a member of the Penobscot Paddle and Chowder Society is that if you want to organize an impromptu outing, there is usually someone available to join you. That was true when I recently decided to organize a sea kayak trip on Quahog Bay near Cundy’s Harbor. Hot, sunny but […]
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Pet Prattle: The dog days of summer
Summer is the busiest season in the animal sheltering world, especially here in Maine. Like our growing season, our breeding season is short; Mother Nature is smart and makes sure babies aren’t born into a Maine winter they won’t survive. However, we are seeing more kittens being born in people’s homes than we are used […]
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Intertidal: Always more to see in water and along the shore
It’s always nice when you find out that something unusual is not an invasive species. With so many changes afoot in the Gulf of Maine, there have been some strange visitors in the water and along the shore. Blue crabs that typically frequent the Chesapeake area and black sea bass that are more common in […]
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Stories from Maine: A patriot’s war
In the spring of 1775, the Great Rebellion of New England Colonists against the iron-fist of the mighty British Crown were positioning to fight against tyranny; either liberty or death, as Patrick Henry demanded, would be the outcome. In Brunswick, patriot Samuel Thompson, who was a member of the Colonial Provincial Congress, was appointed to […]
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BoomerTECH Adventures: Strategies for taking unique photos of flowers
Gardens are in full bloom, and when we have our phones, we have a camera in hand. Use our lovely weather to shoot some amazing pictures of the foliage you see daily or visit Pineland Gardens, the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens or anywhere else on your travels. Here are 12 tips for experimenting with flower […]
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Pet Prattle: When is it ‘time’?
A friend of mine euthanized his dog yesterday. It was a very hard decision for him and his wife, as it is for most pet owners whose beloved companion has reached the last stage of their life. I have been a certified euthanasia technician for 15 years and have done hundreds of euthanasias for pet […]
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From the Chamber: Community building opportunities and cutting through the narrative
This week, I planned to highlight some major events coming up and tell you how you can get involved. However, due to a local policy update and a national tragedy, there is a very timely reminder I wanted to mention that is completely and totally unrelated to community events. Look for that in the second […]
