July 4th Weekend Festivities

By astrig | June 30, 2009

Oh the fun we’ll have! Friday night we’ll celebrate the weekend here at the Shores with complimentary hot fudge sundaes and a DJ dance for all ages. If you’re a rowboat enthusiast, head down to the Hamilton Wharf in Searsport before 8 AM and sign up for the row boat races. Here at the campground …

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Dear Fred,

By astrig | June 19, 2009

Adding photos to the blog posting can be an exercise in creative frustration…mostly ’cause I just don’t know how to make things better…Fred (and Dad) wanted bigger pictures from the 7AM walk…so here are a few larger ones from the mosaic… OK…I don’t want to overwhelm you with too many photos so I’ll add some…

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If you’re coming up from the South…highway construction alert:

By astrig | June 15, 2009

We just got this notice from the Tourism Association…basically it means if you’re coming up the interstate from Portland, take route 95 as always and you won’t see any difference…but I thought you’d like to know. I-295 TRAFFIC ALERT This is a reminder that starting Tuesday, June 16th, the northbound lanes of I-295 between Topsham…

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Fran came to Maine…and this is what she saw…

By astrig | June 11, 2009

I’ve always said that the guests who stay with us are the reason I’m so happy to live here on the Coast of Maine.  When you’re surround by people who are with you because they made the choice…you can’t help but feel their passions…do you know what I mean? Fran and her husband Dennis drove…

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The Turbines are Coming

By astrig | June 3, 2009

Component pieces of 22 wind turbines began their journey today, from Searsport to Stratton, where they will be erected as part of Kibby Wind Power, a planned 44-turbine, 132-megawatt wind development of TransCanada Corporation. What a site…Dad and I walked up to route 1 to see the first of the series… The turbines, built by…

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Clamming for the Weekend

By astrig | May 27, 2009

Steamer Clams…some say this is the best seafood one can eat…personally I think digging them is great fun and eating them is just plain disgusting…but I’m only revealing this opinion in case you were to ask me later to join you for dinner… Digging for clams is easy…choose a day when the breezes are warm,…

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Luna Moths

By astrig | May 25, 2009

Hailey from Verona Island found a Luna moth in the rec hall this weekend.  Anytime we see one on the side of a building or clinging to a tree, I’m filled with wonder because they are simply so beautiful;  but when the kids asked me questions about the life cycle of these spectacular creatures I…

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