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The End of October
We finally closed for the season the other day because the wind and the rain made life outdoors too inhospitable for everyone involved…but it’s always with a mixed emotions. Sure, we’re happy to move into a quieter time where we have long, uninterrupted stretches to focus on tasks at hand but conversely, it’s more fun…
Read MoreSummer’s winding down, but still some great days left to enjoy the Maine Coast!
My good friend Rick has a convertible and a few days ago the weather was outstanding, so he and I went on a road trip to the Schoodic Peninsula, part of Acadia National Park that’s on the mainland a little more than an hour from Searsport. Some of the wave swells came crashing in on the…
Read MoreFiber College 10th Anniversary was a great success!
As I write this, the festivities of the last five days are just wrapping up, with a farewell reception. All week the energy has been palpable. People making new discoveries, sharing their skills and creativity with others, extraordinary objects created. It’s really been fun here! From handmade flutes with Hawk Henries, to felted fantasy masks,…
Read MoreFall foliage in Maine
Labor Day weekend is now behind us, so autumn isn’t far off now. It’s been a wonderfully warm and sunny summer, but now it’s time to look ahead to all that fall offers. Most notably, here in New England, is our gloriously colorful fall foliage season. According to a recent article in the Bangor Daily…
Read MorePaddling to Sears Island
Many people rent kayaks to paddle around in Penobscot Bay. A common question is How long will it take to paddle over to Sears Island from Searsport Shores? Of course this depends mostly on the experience, strength and stamina of the paddler, but a good estimate for someone who is in reasonably good physical…
Read MoreAmazing 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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