Reading and Roaming
MAINE’S SUMMER GREENS Inland a bit from its rocky coast, Maine has stretches of woodland with lots of green. Green trees, conifers of several types, including long-legged cypresses, and also oak and maple trees. Thick ferns line the roadside and, if you time it just right, you might see the local family of turkeys crossing the road. The …
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MAINE COAST VIBE We have been coming to mid-coast Maine for 35 years and staying in the same house for about twenty of those years. What is Maine’s everlasting appeal? Growing up, the Chief Penguin visited Maine in the summers with his parents and siblings. I had never been to Maine until a reunion of …
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EXPLORING PORTLAND ON FOOT Every summer on our way to mid-coast Maine, we stay in Portland for a night or two. Last year, airline schedules shortened our time, leaving little opportunity to wander the streets or to soak up the vibe. This year, airlines and weather aligned, and we enjoyed three nights and two full days in …
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GOING HOME After our wonderful week in Sweden, we enjoyed ten more days in Maine. The air was cool to chilly, there was an occasional stiff breeze, and we felt that fall had already arrived. We left behind our view of the ocean water, our favorite botanical garden, and good friends. At our last dinner, …
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