Monthly Archives: July 2017

The bear almost trampled me!

Our camp on Sourdnahunk Lake on the edge of Baxter Park is the best thing Linda and I ever purchased. Our kids grew up here and our grandchildren are now enjoying the camp, which is part of an old sporting camp, Camp Phoenix. Reading through our camp journal recently, I decided there are a lot […]

My wife is an amazing gardener

My wife Linda is an amazing gardener. In addition to stunning flower gardens in the front and back yards, she has a large vegetable garden, raised beds, and a 14 by 28 foot Hoop House. Yes, we have fresh veggies all winter long. I wandered the yard recently and took these photos.       […]

Legislature overrides Governor’s veto of Public Lands bill

After several years of intense effort, a bill governing our public lands has been enacted, thanks to votes in the House and Senate to override the Governor’s veto of the bill. Several legislators, including my State Senator Tom Saviello, and our state’s major environmental groups, deserve credit for crafting this bill and never giving up […]

Maine guides win grant for great new marketing project

The Maine Professional Guides Association won a $10,000 grant from the Maine Office of Tourism to create a member directory to distribute out of state. “It is noteworthy because we are taking the lead to promote member businesses and tourism recognizes that they are not.” Don Kleiner, MPGA lobbyist and executive director, told me. They […]