We were greeted with another remarkable late-winter day when six of us arose in the bunkhouse at South Branch Pond on the third day of our Baxter State Park expedition. Based on a forecast obtained the day before on North Traveler Mountain, this was the last quality weather of our six-day trip. We were committed […]
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It may be beautiful in many parts of the country, but Mainers often grimace when we talk about weather late in March and early April. After a season of non-winter-like weather, a couple of late winter/early spring snowstorms is making some of us decidedly grumpy! (Or maybe that is only us!) Maybe you are in […]
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Intertidal: Across the pond, April Fools’ pranks are fish-based
My daughter is studying French in school and recently informed me, after pranking me that she’d failed a recent test, that in France, April Fools’ Day is known as “poisson d’avril,” or April Fish. While I have done silly things like hiding a bouncy ball that looks like an eyeball in my kids’ lunch box […]
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Seniors Not Acting Their Age: Traversing the renowned Traveler Loop
On the second day of our recent winter expedition into Baxter State Park, six of us awoke early in the bunkhouse at South Branch Pond Campground. The goal for the day was an attempt to climb North Traveler Mountain. If conditions and time permitted, some intended to complete the famed Traveler Loop. Coping with an […]
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Intertidal: Smoked or salted, preserving fish a tasty way to extend shelf life
Because I was away over the St. Patrick’s Day weekend, my family celebrated the holiday this past weekend. Fortunately, we got through our boiled dinner before the power went out — not the dishes, sadly. While the traditional dinner includes corned beef, potatoes and cabbage, I had to include some seafood. Salmon is a popular […]
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Seniors Not Acting Their Age: Entering Baxter State Park in winter
Perhaps the best-kept winter mountaineering secret in Baxter State Park is South Branch Pond. Most skiers, ice climbers and mountaineers focus on Chimney Pond with their sights set squarely on Mount Katahdin. Many peak baggers trek into the hut at Nesowadnehunk Field to access the four high mountains located in the northwestern sector of the […]
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Spirit of Life: Seeding our future with intention
The time for planting seeds is fast approaching. Just last night, a good friend gave me a selection of carefully curated seeds. A few seeds of several varieties of tomatoes, cukes, peppers and squash were lovingly placed into bright, multi-colored envelopes and labeled with a quality of penmanship I can’t help but envy. The seeds […]
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Midcoast churches offer Easter Holy Week services
Midcoast churches have begun scheduling services for Holy Week. Listings include Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday (March 28-31). For those unlisted, contact your local congregation. Bath • Bath United Methodist Church, 340 Oak Grove Ave.: 6:30 p.m. services on Holy Thursday and Good Friday, and 11:15 a.m. service on Easter Sunday. […]
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Intertidal: Brunswick seeks more public input on Climate Action Plan
While this week’s column is not about the official start to spring, I have to mention it nonetheless, as it means an emerging out of winter, which often draws more people to the coast as the weather warms. Typically, the March date seems completely irrelevant as there is snow on the ground, ice coating previously […]