This summer, when visiting one of Maine’s many beaches, you may have noticed areas roped off with signs indicating that this is to protect the nests of sea birds. These areas tend to be in the upper portion of the beach where the grasses begin and can offer some protection for the nesting birds even […]
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Kudos to my own private piano man
When we moved to Thornton Oaks in the spring of 2024, we brought along the baby grand piano, which Tina had inherited from her mother. Deciding that it was a good time to take piano lessons again, I did some research and found Joel Pierce, a 35-year-old teacher who works out of his studio in […]
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Kudos to my own private piano man
When we moved to Thornton Oaks in the spring of 2024, we brought along the baby grand piano, which Tina had inherited from her mother. Deciding that it was a good time to take piano lessons again, I did some research and found Joel Pierce, a 35-year-old teacher who works out of his studio in […]
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Nequasset Lake in Woolwich a prime location for peaceful kayaking
About 25 years ago, my wife, Nancy, and I completed a sea kayak instruction and safety course on Nequasset Lake in Woolwich. The training was so absorbing we didn’t pay much attention to the surrounding lake. In recent years, we’ve been exploring small lakes and ponds in kayaks. After driving over the southern end of […]
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Christmas in July and other Midcoast happenings
One of the great successes in our region, and honestly one of the best programs of my career, has been the continued evolution of the Midcoast Tree Festival. Now heading into its seventh edition this November, the planning for the event begins earlier each year and thus, Christmas in July! What I mean by that […]
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Everyone can be a philanthropist in their community
When people hear the word “philanthropist,” they often imagine someone famous or incredibly wealthy. That’s what we often see in the news — someone with a foundation giving away millions or unveiling a building with their name on it. Those folks make big impact and can bring transformational change to a community. But here’s the […]
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What can Maine do about the subscription service runaround?
We’ve all been there. You sign up for a free trial or a monthly service — maybe it’s a streaming platform, a meal kit, or an MLB stats tracking app. It seems simple enough. Then months go by, and you’re still getting charged for something you barely use. You try to cancel, but suddenly it […]
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Kayaking the islands of Muscongus Bay
For many years, I’ve organized a Penobscot Paddle and Chowder Society (PPCS) sea kayak trip to visit the puffins on distant Eastern Egg Rock in outer Muscongus Bay in June. This year, logistical issues resulted in a decision to cancel the trip. Practicing the idiom, “every cloud has a silver lining,” I decided to use […]
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Maine stays the course on clean energy incentives
The new One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) weakens or eliminates many of the federal tax credits which had boosted Americans’ efforts to live more sustainably. However, the state-funded, quasi-public agency known as Efficiency Maine Trust continues to incentivize a range of climate-friendly measures for individuals. If you want to buy a “clean vehicle,” save […]
