As spring is upon us and the ice has gone out, people are starting to think about getting back on the water. For some, that means putting a dock in. For others, it means getting traps ready to set. There are many different ways in which we enjoy the waterfront and the waters along and […]
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Seniors Not Acting Their Age: Adventurous skiing at Mount Blue State Park
Mount Blue State Park offers one of the finest Nordic skiing opportunities in western Maine. Located in the mountainous region of Weld, the park has about 15 miles of trails groomed for classic skiing. Consisting of five loop trails of varying length and difficulty, there is something for virtually every cross-country ski enthusiast. My book, […]
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Brunswick police take icy plunge for good cause
Brunswick police raised $2,000 for the Special Olympics of Maine.
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BoomerTECH Adventures: Technology for the common good is good
When boomertechadventures.com was launched nearly 10 years ago, we identified “three C’s” for our new organization. We strive to be creative, communicate often and contribute to the common good. As educators, our focus has been to use creativity when communicating with students, contributing to their future success. As repurposed baby boomers, each of us at […]
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Intertidal: Shelled sea critter an integral part of purple’s history
Spring is a time of year full of religious significance. There are many different traditions to accompany those holidays. You might think that I would write about seafood and the significance of fish in these spring holidays. But I actually wanted to write about what people wore — or more like what people wore many […]
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Seniors Not Acting Their Age: Challenging conditions on Bald and Speckled mountains
Bald and Speckled mountains are hidden gems. Situated in the heart of the Oxford Hills in the rural communities of Peru and Woodstock, just finding them is a chore. Once located, the two distinctive peaks offer a moderately demanding trek to open summits with spectacular views. I think my retired friend, John Stokinger, would be […]
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The Recycle Bin: Tips for recycling or reusing clothing
Despite our recent heavy snow falls, spring brings swelling tree buds, birds singing spring songs, and garlic sprouting in farm fields and gardens. When you get inspired to do your annual spring cleaning, here are some suggestions for what to do with items you no longer need. As much as 8% of all solid waste […]
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Spirit of Life: Vulnerability as a path to community
“I’m fine.” “I’ve got it covered.” “Nope, I don’t need any help; I’ve got this.” These are all phrases that I have both spoken and heard spoken to me in response to questions like, “How are you? Is there anything you need? Could I help you with … ?” Many of us have internalized the […]
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Intertidal: Maine works to learn more about and protect soft-shell clams
A couple of weeks ago, on a sunny March Sunday, a group of scientists, shellfish harvesters and town employees headed out on the mudflats to set up a mud-bound experiment — all in an effort to learn more about soft-shell clams, one of the state’s most valuable resources, ranking third behind lobsters and elvers. And […]
