Distinctive Mount Jackson is located on the southwestern end of the Presidential Range in the New Hampshire White Mountains, New England’s most consequential mountaineering environment. Situated between less illustrious Mounts Pierce and Webster, I suspect most people assume Mount Jackson is named for the seventh president, Andrew Jackson. To quote one of the most intelligent […]

When a New Year begins, things often seem fresh and open in new ways. There is a renewed energy to try new things and explore new places. Last week, I wrote about the increase in outdoor activity in 2020 as a result of the pandemic. More people tried out fishing or found a new picnic […]

With the first real snow, I have been re-enchanted by the amazing properties of water – to stick together in liquid droplets, to wash together in giant waves – and to crystallize. Snowflakes are tiny wonders that display innumerable patterns of crystallization when you catch them on a dark background like a fuzzy black mitten. […]

Midcoast Youth Center has met its goal of raising $15,000 that will be matched by a local supporter. The 15to30 Campaign kicked off in October and far has reached over $30,000 in donations, making the larger total around $45,000. “It’s incredibly exciting — and rewarding — to see this kind of support,” Executive Director Jamie […]

Fifteen middle-school students became the first class to complete Maine Maritime Museum’s Alternative Expeditionary Learning Semester on Dec. 15. The program, which launched in September, was created to provide a full-time, in-person school option for families in the community. In accordance with the state’s guidelines for physical distancing, enrollment was limited to 15 sixth and […]

People Plus is auctioning a snowshoe package for two to raise funds to support homebound seniors. The package includes a men’s and women’s LL Bean Trailblazer snowshoe set with Boa bindings, hats and mittens. That package also includes passes for three days of snowshoeing for each at participating Cross Country Ski Area Association areas. The […]