We’re about five weeks out from one of the great annual events as the Midcoast Tree Festival is just around the corner. To get you all of the need-to-know information, I have 10 important updates below. Before that though, I wanted to mention the feedback I received from last week’s column about small businesses. About […]
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Pet Prattle: You can’t help pets without helping people
On my gravestone, along with the usual name and dates, will be the phrase, “You can’t help pets without helping people.” I have said it so many times and in so many contexts that it has become my personal tagline. I say it in staff trainings, when talking to supporters about our programs and every time […]
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Seniors Not Acting Their Age: A challenging day on Ontario’s Petawawa River
Six of us awoke to another beautiful day on the Petawawa River in Ontario. This was the third day of our trip, and based on the river description, it would be the most challenging one we would face. We were located at a campsite just above the beginning of Grillade Rapid, expected to be an […]
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Stories from Maine: A tale of two flags
On Nov. 28, 1901, “a token of appreciation” was announced as an honorarium for one man, and this symbol’s importance would be realized in the creation of a Maine state flag. Gen. John Tudor Richards was born in Gardiner on July 23, 1841. Richards had served in the 2nd Massachusetts Cavalry during the American Civil […]
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Intertidal: Sustainable Brunswick erosion workshop full of valuable resources
A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about a series of workshops that the town of Brunswick put on in collaboration with the Curtis Memorial Library around conservation, sustainability and climate action. The most recent event in the “Sustainable Brunswick” series focused on preparing for the change in seasons and provided resources for property owners […]
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Seniors Not Acting Their Age: Chowderheads challenge the Petawawa River
The Petawawa River is one of the most renowned canoe tripping rivers in Canada. Most of the river is located in Algonquin Provincial Park in north central Ontario, the oldest provincial park in Canada. Famous for its exciting whitewater and spectacular beauty, the remote waterway has a rich logging history. The Petawawa derives its unusual […]
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From the Chamber: A small business reminder, plus tree festival kickoff
The Midcoast Tree Festival (MTF) has quickly become one of my favorite times of the year. It’s a lot of work, takes a ton of collaboration, but my goodness, what a rewarding event for our region. I have an MTF update below, but first, I have a reminder that bears repeating, especially with recent events. […]
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Pet Prattle: When disaster strikes
I have often said that I am three easy steps to the apocalypse at any given point. Anticipating what could go wrong and course correcting to prevent problems is a big part of animal sheltering. When contemplating disasters, I always thought that my worst nightmare was my shelter catching fire. It’s a plausible fear; many […]
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Stories from Maine: A Bath-built legacy
On Saturday, Nov. 18, 1899, the funeral of a legendary man was held in Bath, and although he had “gone to his eternity” 125 years ago, the legacy of “Bath’s Great Benefactor” still shines today. When Zina Hyde and his wife Eleanor brought their son Thomas Worcester Hyde into the world on Jan. 16, 1841, […]
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Intertidal: The push and pull of tidal rivers
While standing on the dock at a friend’s house on the Androscoggin at low tide, she asked a good question, “Are all rivers tidal?” It makes sense that the Androscoggin River is, as it flows into Merrymeeting Bay — a vast connector of several rivers and the sea. In thinking logically about it, it seems […]