Archive for August 2016
Amazing natural textures
Some of the textures we see in nature are fascinating. Yesterday, during a walk on Sears Island, I found this rock and found the striations quite striking. It’s actually quite a large rock, possibly what is called a glacial erratic, a non-native stone deposited on the shore here when the glaciers receded. Imagine the various…
Read MoreWhat a summer!
We’ve had such a stretch of really wonderful weather here in Searsport this summer. Although our lawn is a little parched, the calm mornings have been wonderful for kayaking and other adventures. Have you ever visited the observation tower high above the Penobscot Narrows bridge? Stunning views from more than 400 feet above the river.…
Read MoreBook Artist – Debbie Dutton
Debbie Dutton Artist-in-Residence August 14 – 20 Debbie Dutton travels all the way from Texas to spend summer in Maine! We’re so happy she’ll be Artist in Residence next week, she always has the most interesting projects!! Deb has had myriad experiences in various artistic and creative areas. As a semi-retired graphic designer, her time spent…
Read MoreInteresting bits: Blood Worms
Blood worms live in the oozy mudflats at low tide where they eat dead and decaying seaweed, leaves and other vegetation. 100’s of Mainers make their living digging for these worms with hoes year round. Sometimes you’ll see them working the flats off Long Cove near Sears Island. Bloodworms can…
Read MoreSanta Steve is back!
Steve Schruers: Artist in Residence August 7 – 13 You don’t have to wait until winter to visit with Santa at Searsport Shores! He visits every August and again during Fiber College of Maine in September. Steve has practiced a “tradition of giving” since he was a child and continues to make wishes come true for individuals…
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