Years ago, Lester Sprague and his wife, Harriet were visiting Duck Lake in Northern Hancock County. “We were walking along the shore and saw this
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A Tale of Two Maldens – Carla and Karl
Carla Malden credits her father, actor Karl Malden, for sowing the seeds of her writing career—first as a screenwriter and then an author. “He used
Enjoy a Chapter of Maine’s Fire Tower History on Big Moose Mountain
Photos by Carey Kish The view from the ledges atop 3,194-foot Big Moose Mountain is a grand one. It takes in the magnificence of big,
The Benefits of Bearing Down: My Career in Car Design
I was a car designer with Ford and Chrysler in the 1950s, a time of powerful, classic cars. What made my employment as a designer unique is that I
A Sweet Treat: Blondies with Pecans and Chocolate Chips
This is one of the recipes in the book that we would call old-fashioned because it’s been around for a long time. These blondies are just like brownies without the chocolate in the
September Offers Plenty of Fun Things to Do!
As life slowly eases back toward normal, more festivals, fairs, tours, and events are ours to enjoy. Some would argue that September, with warm days, crisp evenings, and the
Catching Up with Linda Greenlaw
Best-selling author, lobster boat captain, novice oyster farmer, and proud owner of the smaller Earnest, the larger Select, and a charter boat company . . . Linda Greenlaw has a lot going on these days. And she fulfills other
What My Piscataqua Bridge Tears Told Me
I discovered Damariscotta ten years ago when in search of a Maine vacation. A random click on a vacation website led me there. After Summer 1,
Kennebunk’s Wedding Cake House to have New Life
The Wedding Cake House in Kennebunk is one of the most photographed and cherished landmarks in New England. But many feared its best days were
Tinseltown Talks: ‘Matilda’ Turns 25!
When British author Roald Dahl’s beloved 1988 novel Matilda was transformed into a fantasy comedy movie a decade later, the film became hugely popular. It
