Removal of campaign signs
It's always exciting to see the flourish of campaign signs come out prior to an election. They are indicative of activism, involvement, and interest in our democracy and our community.
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The days of wine from roses
Rugosa roses (Rosa rugosa) line the cliffs and trails of Bailey Island, bringing a sweet and peppery scent that wafts and wanes in the salty air. They peek out like polka dots in thorny green hedges along the popular attraction known as Giant's Stairs.
Student Voices: Breaking ground on graduation
For many of us, graduations can be both exciting and sad. While we are beginning a new chapter, we are also having to end another. It's been a long road for me to get here, but on June 12, 2022, I finally graduated from Mt. Ararat High School.
Lost on a Loop Trail: Read this and be instantly wise
Go here. Go there. But wherever you go and whatever you do, go as fast as possible. If the speed limit is 70 mph, go 75 or 80. The need is always for speed. I don't know what 5G is, but I know it's fast.
Cooking at 43° North: Keeping it simple with lobster
It's July. It's summer in Maine and although the season (in my opinion) is not long enough, it is absolutely glorious. I don't know about you, but I want to enjoy every moment of it before those patio heaters have to be brought out.
Harpswell Naturalist: Harpswell from the sea
If there is one point upon which we can all agree, it is this: Harpswell is endowed with great natural beauty. Drive around town and you will be rewarded with scenic views the equal of any along Maine's thousands of miles of coastline.
Observations on the field
Recently, while walking Mitchell Field with my dog, I took an informal bird count. On the lower field, I chalked up a bobolink sighting right off the bat. These seasonal migrant birds are endangered and need the open meadows for raising their young.
Zucchini, please forgive me. I took you for granted.
My gardening strategy used to be to plant a few things, throw fertilizer over my left shoulder, and hope for the right mix of sun and rain.
Corn fritters
I just finished reading your June issue. I was born in 1931. I grew up during World War II. I got a kick out of the column about pancakes on Page 23 ("Cooking at 43° North: Hold the butter and syrup").
A unique volunteer experience
Two miles off the coast of Harpswell, in beautiful Casco Bay, lies Eagle Island, the summer home of Adm. Robert E. Peary, America's foremost Arctic explorer. This unique property is a Maine State Historic Site and a National Historic Landmark.
