My name is Jess and I’m very excited to introduce myself as the newest contributor to The Lincoln County News through the Bringing Food Home column. I live in Damariscotta with my fiancé Tyler, 14-year-old son Abe, and our dog and chickens.
VETERANS’ UNTOLD STORIES
I am the daughter and granddaughter of war veterans. My father served in the Air Force during Vietnam, and my maternal grandfather fought with the Army in World War II.
Backyard Wildlife Support the Birds
Regular readers of this column know that while I try to write about a variety of wildlife, my main interest is in birds. Like many people, I have a soft spot for the feathered species that grace our backyards and feeders. Sadly however, birds are in trouble throughout the world.
Characters of the County: Shelley Pease is a No-Nonsense Florist
Shelley Pease’s father called her “Flower” when she was a girl, but that was the only real connection she had to the blooms that became her livelihood and her claim to fame.
Whitefield
Two years ago I spent Halloween and Day of the Dead in El Paso, Texas. To witness the love, respect, and remembrance shown to those who have left this earth was incredibly moving and spiritual. It was truly a gift. I thought about this when I recently visited two old Whitefield cemeteries with Charlene Donahue, Barry Tibbetts, and Libby Harmon who are members of the Whitefield Cemetery Committee.
BY THE PEOPLE, FOR THE PEOPLE
Election Day has passed and with it my first and only term as the Ward 4 councilor for the city of Bath, a near neighbor to Lincoln County, and a far cry from the municipal structure of its towns.
Backyard Wildlife What to Do with Fallen Leaves
In my yard, the maple leaves have already fallen. But the brown oak leaves will stubbornly hang on for a few more weeks. By late November, nearly all of our deciduous trees will be bare and skeletal. The last of the season’s color will have faded away, a testament to the passage of time and the onset of another Maine winter.
Characters of the County: A Scrivener of Stories and Screenplays
Every year, hundreds of thousands around the globe participate in National Novel Writing Month. Affectionately known as NaNoWriMo, the challenge to write 50,000 words during the month of November is something tackled by people of all ages, including Lisa Lueddecke, of Waldoboro.
Hungry Reporters in Need of Restaurants
I moved to Lincoln County five months ago, and for five months I’ve lived within walking distance of a local food establishment. Being a reporter, and a green one at that, I thought that this business would eventually turn into an easy story, and an easy breakfast, for a slow news week.
PRAISE AND APPRECIATION
The Damariscotta-Newcastle Rotary wants to say thank you. The Lincoln County News wants to, as well.
The Way Back Get Lost
There are many ways to get to know a place. My first three months in Lincoln County are highlighted by local advice, curiosity, a sense of adventure, and a low-key search for the best French fries.
Characters of the County: The Godfather of Damariscotta Mills
Bobby Whear, the owner of the Mill Pond Inn in Damariscotta Mills in Nobleboro, seems to have his hand in nearly everything in Lincoln County and helped facilitate some major developments in the community.
Thrifty Good Food Fall Treasures: Wild Mushrooms and Delicata Squash
Modern cooks have almost forgotten a time when seasons dictated the menu. Modern transportation and supermarkets have allowed us to procure asparagus in December and apples in May. We still appreciate the flavor of fresh and local produce in the summer, but gone are the days when I eagerly anticipated a winter break to NYC for a matinee followed by a treat of NY cheesecake and “fresh strawberries” at the famous Lindy’s restaurant.
WHAT ABOUT QUESTIONS 2 AND 3?
State referendum Question 1 is not the only one on the Maine ballot this November. It may seem like it is, given all the ads and discussion forums spotlighting it.
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