Here at Inn Along the Way I can often be found, “dancing with the stars.” These are the points of light that are commonly referred to as “volunteers.”

I was raking up dead leaves when I heard Puddles the goat say, “I can do the job for you.”

Let’s ask ourselves an honest question requiring an honest answer: Are we a bike-friendly community? It does not matter whether we are talking about Damariscotta or Newcastle, the answer must be an emphatic “No!”

Whoops. March is over and we completely forgot to celebrate that it was National Nutrition Month! But instead of waiting a whole year, let’s just keep the celebration going. Nutrition should be something that is acknowledged, educated on, and practiced every day, not just for a month, right?

The ongoing battle with our various critters continues. The geese have been a bit less of an issue lately, probably due to the fact that there is open water and grass aplenty now.

Domestic abuse is a complex public health issue requiring a coordinated community response. A microcosm of the larger community, the work environment can also be a place where survivors who might otherwise be isolated can experience a sense of well-being and belonging.

The Whitefield Library Board of Directors is pleased to announce Jessie Mae MacDougall of Whitefield as the new library director. Jessie Mae joined the library Tuesday, April 1. We are thrilled to welcome her as the director of our library community. Her deep appreciation for this library and the mission of our organization will be a great asset to Whitefield Library.