“Most of us have a place apart that is very special to us, a place where we go literally, or virtually in our imaginations, whenever life begins to close in on us and we feel the need for physical and spiritual renewal. For some, that may be a mountain vista somewhere; for others, a lake or seashore, and for some, perhaps, just a favorite room in your house.” — Neil Weatherhogg
Somewhere in Somerville
Together and alone. That pretty much sums up the week. Like the Perseid meteor shower, all those bits drifting through space together to drop and blaze off in separate directions.
Wiscasset Senior Center
Attention, all lobster lovers! Mark your calendars for our annual lobster feed on Wednesday, Sept. 21 at 5 p.m. This annual community supper is sure to help stretch the summer season as we ease into fall.
Round Pond Schoolhouse Association
On Thursday, Aug. 18, the ongoing restoration of the Washington Schoolhouse will continue with the installation of its original 19th century weathervane atop the belfry. Michael Alderson, of Round Pond, will be atop the crane as he places the weathervane lovingly restored by Edgecomb blacksmith Peter Brown. The rain date is Aug. 19.
Nature Notes Find of the Season
I would wager one of the premier finds of a summer season, by either a birder or a naturalist, is a ruby-throated hummingbird nest.
Thrifty Good Food Summer surprises
Plagues have been part of myth and history since biblical times. Presumably they existed even with dinosaurs, though nobody has recorded such, except in the writings of Michael Crichton, as in “Jurassic Park.”
Energy Matters Summer Fixes to a Winter Problem
The house in question is a “pretty tight” house. Last winter, it had condensation and mold in the kitchen. Could it be that it is too tight? What could the owner do?
Edgecomb
Equipped with a magnifying glass, I ran down the Portland Press Herald’s entire list of runners in the Beach to Beacon 10K Road Race and found three from Edgecomb! Congratulations, John Carter, Patrice Carter, and Ellen Fairfield! Just because I had a magnifier doesn’t mean I found everyone. Readers, please let me know if you also entered the race.
Damariscotta History Captain Thomas J. Woodward, Born in Damariscotta
In this article, we start off with the name Capt. Thomas J. Woodward, of Damariscotta. Thomas J. Woodward was born on Dec. 16, 1831 in Damariscotta. Thomas J. and his older brother, Henry Woodward, were seamen and both rose to the rank of sea captain.
View From Over the Hill A visit away from all this
I am sitting here in front of the windows watching the feeders and can’t help observing that the great birches and my large crab apple are turning brown. My lawn is long gone, as is the house water. There is no water at the kitchen sink.
Round Pond Schoolhouse Association
On Thursday, Aug. 18, the ongoing restoration of the Washington Schoolhouse continues with the installation of its original 19th century weathervane atop the belfry. Michael Alderson, of Round Pond, will be atop the crane as he places the weathervane lovingly restored by Edgecomb blacksmith Peter Brown. Have your cameras and smartphones ready for the 8:30 a.m. event. The rain date is Friday, Aug. 19.
Somewhere in Somerville
We had an invasive aquatic plant scare here at Turner Pond. Several years ago we noticed an aquatic plant creeping in at the edges of our favorite swimming hole. We thought at the time it may have been invasive milfoil brought in by boat trailers, but an online image search calmed our fears … temporarily.
Ponder & Stir
“Live in the sunshine, swim in the sea, drink in the wild air.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson
Waste Watch
Our Paint Care Program is now available to our customers. This program gives you a place to drop off many of your unwanted paint products. There are still some products we cannot take. Some examples would be paint thinners, mineral spirits, solvents, spray paint, and auto and marine paint. Please check with us and we will guide you through the process.
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