Oh sure, the tender greens of spring are sweet. The crunch of snow underfoot is crisp and satisfying. The shifting shadows of a summer walk are a delight. But really, is there any time more spectacular to hike than in autumn, in Maine? We are blessed with the magical palette of staunch evergreens against the chorus of the deciduous orchestra, and perfect temps that invite your sweater to come along even if it ends up around your waist mid-hike.
Characters of the County: MVHS Alum Connor Daigle Reflects on Running Career, Looks to the Future
For Medomak Valley High School graduate Connor Daigle, running wasn’t always in the plan but is now one of the biggest parts of his life.
Round Pond
William Smith had the surprise of a lifetime on Saturday when his daughter, Judith Utley, hosted a surprise 90th birthday party with his close friends at The Chamberlain House here in Round Pond.
PUMPKIN FANS
In a little more than 24 hours after this issue goes to press, giant pumpkins will once again roll down Main Street in the Twin Villages.
Characters of the County: Mark Ziarnik Seeks Human Connection in Career and Life
Leading multimillion dollar projects manufacturing products for space exploration wasn’t the exactly the career economics major Mark Ziarnik planned to build.
Learning Together: Welcome back, GSB!
It has been three years since Great Salt Bay Community School has held its traditional welcome back dinner and open house for students, families, teachers, and staff. On Sept. 15 the doors were flung open once again and people poured into the school!
SCHOOL SPIRIT
For those who might not have been aware of what was happening, the cacophony of sirens and blaring horns in the Twin Villages the evening of Friday, Sept. 23 might have been cause for alarm. Thankfully, the hubbub was not the result of an emergency, but rather the return of Lincoln Academy’s homecoming parade.
Thistles and Things
Whether full of campers or community members, our campuses in Jefferson, Nobleboro, and Bremen are always buzzing no matter the time of year. Starting the very day after summer camp comes to a close in mid-August, Kieve Wavus Education begins welcoming a diverse set of mission-aligned programs for first-generation college students to veterans, LGBTQ+ youth, and so much more.
Characters of the County: Wiscasset Man Ron Finlay Embraces Adventures and Family
Central Lincoln County YMCA Director of Facilities Ron Finlay is a fan of adventure.
Westport Island
It gets confusing sometimes. Like changing scenes in a play. Everything goes dark for a little while. But you can see and hear the frenzied activity in the shadows and behind the curtains. As you change from one scene to the next.
WHO WILL FILL THEIR BOOTS?
Loss is tough. It seems that our community, especially the emergency and fire communities of Lincoln County have been hit with a lot of it recently. This week, we are mourning the loss of another one.
Marilyn Beane’s World
Aug. 28: My journey started when I woke up. At 6:15 a.m. the sweet overnight nurse gave me my meds and nebulizer treatments. During breakfast I watched my uplifting Christian programs and I spent more time with the loving Lord, reading His word. The kind, caring male nurse gave me anther neb treatment.
Characters of the County: Jim Amaral Finds Diverse Human Experiences in Global Travels
Borealis Breads’ owner Jim Amaral may be better known as a businessman at the forefront of Maine’s thriving local food movement, but he credits his travels abroad for helping him arrive where he is today.
Thrifty Good Food Farewell, Summer
September and the Labor Day weekend has me thinking about the end of summer and I’m hard pressed not to mutter with A.A. Milne’s lovable character Winnie the Pooh. “Goodbye? Oh no please. Can’t we just go back to page one and start all over again?”
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