Harpswell Naturalist: Tick time
Maine's ticks are considered a public health hazard, and not just because of Lyme disease. A woman recently died from Powassan encephalitis, a viral disease carried by deer ticks.
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Thinking in Public: Every winter
As if my glasses had been epoxied to my face, my tears froze at the junction of metal frames and cheeks. The dog, at first ridiculously joyous at the prospect of a walk and having no memory of her frigid outing in the yard moments before, sat still on the frozen pavement, licking her feet in an effort to warm them.
Do you need a hand?
Harpswell Aging at Home wants to help you, our Harpswell neighbors, stay safer, warmer and drier as you continue to live in your homes. Do you need a hand?
The needs of the many
Do you remember polio, or know anyone who ever had it? Chances are that if you're under 70, polio falls in the category of Spanish flu, black plague and other "ancient" scourges.
John Gilliam Day
I grew up in New England, but I'm a relative newcomer to year-round living in Maine. I have to say, when people spoke of mud season, I didn't know what to expect.
Cooking At 43° North: Supper in 20 minutes
There are days when what to make for dinner is the last thing you want to think about. You've had a long day at work, got involved in a project or simply don't feel like spending a lot of time in the kitchen.
Lost on a Loop Trail: How do you like your Regards served?
How do you like your Regards served? Warm? Sometimes I get letters from folks who close by heating up their Regards a little bit before pushing send.
Student Voices: Girls basketball team makes a splash
The Mt. Ararat High School girls basketball team has been making a slam dunk this season. They currently boast a 10-6 record with only two games remaining at the time I am writing this.
Thinking in Public: Pleasant surprises
I received two packages today from commercial sources that proudly proclaim that prompt, free delivery of their products is assured. In one case, the item was received within 48 hours of ordering.
Poems from Home: Richard Craig Sipe
Welcome to the first edition of "Poems from Home," a quarterly feature of the Harpswell Anchor. Each season, "Poems from Home" will include the work of a local poet or two in conversation with writer Kara Douglas.
