Just when you think the station couldn’t get any busier, Saturday comes again. What a day that turned out to be. I think we set some records. Once again, when we have days like that, we ask for your patience if you experience any delays.

How many times have you heard the cliche “real men don’t eat quiche” while sitting in a group at a restaurant table or even an elegant brunch or lunch at home? The comment is likely to be muttered more quietly at a private home gathering in fear offending the hosts or the cook.

Last week, the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention published the following information:

They were notified of two cases of Powassan encephalitis. Both cases occurred in adults who reside in the Midcoast area. In the two cases, the individuals became ill in late April and were hospitalized. The cases were confirmed through testing at CDC Fort Collins. Both individuals were discharged from the hospital and are recovering. Powassan, also known as deer tick virus, has been around since 1958, when it was discovered in Powassan, Ontario. Cases are rare in the U.S., and Maine has identified nine cases since 2000, including these two.

News reports tell us that the Maine State Legislature recently voted to override Gov. Paul LePage’s veto of a bill designating an annual litter cleanup day.

It’s spring! And with spring comes newness, changes, hope, and blessings. One of the major changes taking place at Hodgdon Green, the assisted-living home in Damariscotta, is a renovation of the kitchen, the heart of any home. New cabinets, updated appliances, replaced flooring – all will take place in the upcoming weeks.