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.
Bringing Food Home The Time Of Year For Roasted Veggies
As we enter this dark time of year, I don’t think I am alone as I seek warm, comforting foods. Roasted root veggies are a staple in my kitchen (and probably yours) during these months. They store well, are affordable, and are easy to find at grocery stores and farmers markets alike. And they are versatile so you can mix and match them however you prefer.
Characters of the County: Barclay Shepard’s Legacy of Loyalty and Service
On Monday, Nov. 11, the country celebrates Veterans Day, a day set aside each year to honor and pay tribute to the men and women who have served and continue to serve in the U.S. military, protecting the freedoms this country enjoys.
Characters of the County: Kaitlin Hanna is Steady at the Helm
Kaitlin Hanna, of South Bristol, has held a variety of titles ranging in profession and location around the world.
Art, Actually A Perfect Play For Halloween: ‘Macbeth’ Haunts Newcastle
Witches, bloody daggers, and a ghost bedevil “Macbeth” at Parker B. Poe Theater this Halloween season.
