Monthly Archives: August 2015
Five Ways to Enjoy the Last Gasp of Summer in Maine
When we were kids, summer seemed to be endless. Days filled with sunshine and swimming, nights filled with fireflies. But now that we’re adults, Joni Mitchell was right — we’re dragging our feet just to slow the circles down – because summer seems to be more precious moments rather than the seemingly never-ending season of […]
So, I’m in Charge of Picking a Vacation Rental Cabin….
Forty Years of Machias Blueberries
Some of the best things about small town America, are the home-town festivals. It’s a way for local townsfolk to get together and celebrate life in their little corner of the world while sharing it with newcomers and visitors. One great festival that people look forward to every year is the annual Machias Wild Blueberry […]
Why I’m Running Around Like the Energizer Bunny Changing My Smoke Detector Batteries
Fire safety. Does anyone else freak out about fire safety or is it just me? It’s not a pretty subject – but an important one. In 2013, there were over 1813 structure fires and 19 fatalities in the state of Maine alone. Those are pretty sobering statistics. The warnings come from the fire department, the […]