Maine is blessed to have many community festivals and heritage events. There are countless stories of first dates at clam festivals or lobster festivals that became marriages. There are numerous firsts that come with community festivals — first fireworks, first fried dough, first carnival ride, first three-legged race, first parade, first muster and first kisses. […]
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Pet of the Week: Baxter, a three-legged good boy in search of a home
A gorgeous 6-year-old mix, Baxter came to Midcoast Humane from Oklahoma with an old injury to his front leg. Because it appeared to still be causing him discomfort, our medical team took X-rays and determined that removing the leg would be the best for Baxter’s long-term outcome. Now healed from his surgery, Baxter is ready […]
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Intertidal: Do some spring cleaning by helping keep debris out of oceans
Who doesn’t love a spring clean-up? After the winter, all kinds of things emerge from what was once snow-covered or dusted over with sand and salt. Homeowners work to remove dead leaves and downed branches, and street sweepers buzz down the streets, polishing up the road’s dingy edges ahead of summer. In addition to the […]
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BoomerTECH Adventures: Do any of these questions sound familiar?
I’m surprised at how many people don’t know how to find answers to tech problems they have. Because right in front of them they have a tablet, computer or smartphone giving them access to the internet and answers to every question. Of course, if someone is reluctant about using a device, asking them to figure […]
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Seniors Not Acting Their Age: An adventurous descent of Togus Stream
Togus Stream is one of the most unique paddling adventures in central Maine. Numerous easy rapids, two Class IV descents, three giant culverts, and several low-hanging bridges and trees are all part of the stimulating experience. I grew up playing along the tiny stream. Until I was an adult paddler, it never impressed me as […]
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From the Chamber: So, you say you want change …
It’s with a tinge of irony that I write my first column in this new iteration of The Times Record about change. Accepting change is perhaps the most meaningful conversation we can have right now, and to be honest, it isn’t going well on all fronts. For all the positive strides our communities are taking […]
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Pet Prattle: It’s not always a good day at the animal shelter
My husband asked me how my day was when I got home from work last night. Without giving it any thought, I responded, “Fine.” He asked, “What did you do?”, and I again answered, without thinking about it, and said, “The usual.” I carried on making dinner and listening to him tell me about his […]
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Intertidal: A bounty of maritime events ready to launch
Last week, I wrote about International Maritime Day, coming up on May 22, and its celebration of maritime industry as well as the Savannah, the first steam-powered vessel to cross the Atlantic in 1802. One of the local connections to this holiday is this weekend’s upcoming Community Day at the Maine Maritime Museum — a […]
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Cooking at the Cove: Chicken and rice with spice
This week’s entrée features a comforting combination of two standard staples (chicken and rice) infused with fragrant, flavorful herbs and spices, and all simmered in one pot on the stovetop. I recommend using homemade stock for this dish because it’s always best, but if you don’t have any of that squirreled away in your freezer, […]
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Seniors Not Acting Their Age: High water provides excitement on Kingsbury Stream
For about two decades, Kyle Duckworth has led an April Penobscot Paddle and Chowder Society whitewater trip on Kingsbury Stream near Abbot. Organizing the trip entails evaluating a variety of possible spring conditions. Some years, ice and snow are problems. On other occasions, too little water is an issue. This spring, high water and windy, […]