Jan Griesenbrock has been there and done that — but don’t expect him to talk about it. The modern-day Renaissance man isn’t after the spotlight, though he is quick to aim it at others for their accomplishments.
Paper Pets: I Wish I Could Text My Cat
I quite often find myself thinking, “I wish I could text my cat.”
Henry, A Dog’s Life in Maine
Greetings friends! I cannot believe that it is warm and spring-like on this warm and spring-like afternoon.
Characters of the County: Julie Keizer Isn’t Afraid of a Challenge
For Julie Keizer, life in Maine is a failed retirement plan.
Putting the Y in Community CLC YMCA to Host ‘Cooking with the Locals’ May 15
The Central Lincoln County YMCA will host Cooking with the Locals, a hands-on culinary class featuring guest chef Chelsea Eyre on Friday, May 15 at the FARMS at the Y teaching kitchen.
Characters of the County: Sara Rogers Doesn’t Idle Well
As someone who likes to work and who works a lot, Sara Rogers has developed a solution to the problem of time management. You don’t do one job and then do the other. You do them both at the same time.
Tech Talk Avoiding Online Scams and Fraud
Online scams aren’t new but they are getting smarter, more convincing, and harder to spot. From fake emails to fraudulent phone calls, today’s scams are designed to look and sound real. In a community like Midcoast Maine, where many of us know and trust each other, scammers often rely on that trust to trick people. The good news? A little awareness goes a long way.
Round Pond
From taking walks around the village this spring, it looks as though it could be a banner year for lupines. I am seeing them coming up everywhere. Last year was a horrible year and the lupine field had hardly any. Let’s hope that they put on a show this year like the daffodils and forsythia have.
Characters of the County: Judy Dumont Loves What She Does
More than once, while talking about her business, Judy Dumont finishes her point with some variation of “I just love what I do.”
Characters of the County: Mike Nyboe is Still a Child at Heart
Every June for the last 27 years, the South Bristol community convenes at a local boat launch to witness the launch of skiffs built by members of the South Bristol School’s eighth grade class with support from volunteers at Maine Maritime Museum in Bath.
Thrifty Good Food
Seasonal food is slowly fading as a concept with international food flooding our supermarkets regardless of season. Years ago, I would take a trip to New York for a night at the theatre with an afternoon feast at Lindy’s to get not only their famous cheesecake but also a special treat a dish of fresh strawberries in February. Now every supermarket is willing to sell me strawberries at any time of the year.
Characters of the County: Angela White Has No Time for Boredom
Good luck getting Angela White to sit still for long. The Newcastle businesswoman, mother, housewife, and community volunteer seemingly lives in perpetual motion.
Round Pond
Soon, as you drive by the Chamberlain Cemetery you will see work being done on the stone wall in front of the cemetery.
Characters of the County: Samantha Mehlhorn is a Community Builder
Almost every day of the work week, Samantha Mehlhorn is on the road in Lincoln County. In her capacity as the Healthy Lincoln County Community Routes project coordinator, it is her job to get the things people need into their hands as quickly and efficiently as possible.
Skidompha Skoop
Happening at Skidompha this Saturday, April 11 from noon to 2 p.m. the Maine Publishers and Writers Alliance will host their World of Wonders programs. This free workshop is a collaboration between the Camden Festival of Poetry, the Maine Publishers and Writers Alliance, and the Skidompha Public Library in Damariscotta. The program is free, but registration is required, and can be done either at mainewriters.org/calendar/world-of-wonders-abdurraqib, by phone at 200-7180, or by mail to 519 Congress Street, Suite 2B Portland, ME 04101.
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