When people grow up, they sometimes become the hero they needed when they were a child.
Tails & Tales
“Alright, I’ll be there then,” I heard Harry the llama saying.
Thrifty Good Food Savory Scallops
Scallops, unlike other bivalves like clams and oysters, are harvested in winter months. So, from early December to March, we may expect those delicious plump bites of seafood to appear in stores and on our dinner plates. Scallops may be considered a luxury food because of their price is driven by methods of harvesting, often by hand, and each bivalve yields only a small edible muscle.
Characters of the County: Fixing Cars, Fences, and Spirits with Steve Hendrix
Around December, Santa Claus is busier than ever with his public appearances and building toys for all the children who’ve been good this year, but one of the most remarkable lessons learned from the jolly fellow is that of teamwork and collaboration.
Marilyn Beane’s World
Greeting dear readers! Your “Marilyn Beane’s World” is back on another week’s journey. Would you like to travel with me? I’m sure you do. So come along and I will have news from my home at Windward Gardens in Camden.
Newcastle History Christmas Trees
Christmas will soon be here. I already have my tree. We have a nice grove of fir trees up near our cottage and I cut one to bring home before the snow closes our road.
Characters of the County: Living Locally with Mike Trask
Born in Damariscotta and raised in Alna, Alna Fire Chief Mike Trask has quietly devoted more than half his life to the service of his hometown. Within the past year, he celebrated the 30th anniversary of his election as Alna’s fire chief and he returned to public office, beginning his second tenure as the town’s road commissioner.
Round Pond
Well, one holiday down and two to go. Turkey day is pretty much my favorite, or maybe it is the next day with all of the leftovers!
Characters of the County: Building Community with Richard Marchi
Whether it’s within a school or within a prison, retired school administrator Richard “Dick” Marchi, of Bremen, knows nourishing a healthy community requires patience and empowerment.
Damariscotta History The True Meaning of Thanksgiving
Good morning, America. I start this article with a few words of wisdom. This will be my 88th Thanksgiving here in our great nation. I have had the honor and privilege to see our great nation step up and defend the freedom of our nation and world.
Characters of the County: Allison Lakin and Neal Foley’s Life and Love in Cheese
In 2015, Allison Lakin was busy establishing herself as a Maine cheesemaker, without yet having a herd of dairy cows to call her own. Neal Foley, a trained farmer and chef, had recently returned home to New England and was in between farms. When the two met that year at a pig roast in Appleton, it was clear their goals aligned.
Henry, A Dog’s Life in Maine
Hello to all my friends. It’s almost Halloween as I write this article. I like to get a head start. As you can imagine, I have been very busy barking at the turkeys and crows that show up in our yard every morning and afternoon. Mom takes us for walks, and I go to day care once a week. I love seeing all my friends. I even got myself all painted up (literally, at day care.) We had a lot of fun.
Skidompha Skoop
Hello, friends!
Round Pond
The harbor now has more empty mooring balls than boats. It is emptying out fast. Most lobster boats that I see coming into the harbor are carrying traps that are being taken up for the winter. The picture above was taken on a very calm Monday morning walk.
Characters of the County: Mindy Starr-Pfahler Follows Her Art
Whether it’s decorating a seasonally themed mug at Sheepscot River Pottery in Edgecomb, painting a giant pumpkin on Main Street in Damariscotta, or teaching art to children, Mindy Starr-Pfahler brings creativity wherever she goes.
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