(October 26, 2010) With the previous day being overcast and drizzly, and heavier rain on the way for the following twenty-four hours, my wife Ann-Marie and I decided to spend our lunch break by the …
Winds of Seasonal Change are Blowing across the Seascape
Understanding the calendar was showing late October and the wind a bit more chilly than it has been, my family and I set out for a trek along the Rockland Breakwater yesterday evening. Our intent was …
When the Tides of Penobscot Bay Conquer the Mighty Rockland Breakwater
The Rockland Breakwater may well be considered a Midcoast Maine gateway offering those who tread upon its crown of stone the opportunity to “go to sea” on Penobscot Bay without ever needing a …
Fall’s Splendor from atop Mount Battie
A recent visit to the summit of Mount Battie inspired some interesting thoughts about the fall season. Peering out in every direction, it was obvious to me why the state’s fall foliage attracts …
John Gaspie – A Keeper of the Lights, Crosses the Bar
To all who knew John Gaspie in the lighthouse community, he was affectionately known as “Keeper John” for a variety of reasons that included his Coast Guard service (1939-46), volunteer work at the …
Legendary Curtis Island Light Station “Keeper” Passes Away
For thirty years, Garrett Elliott “Connie” Conover, Jr. kept a watchful eye out over Curtis Island Light Station at the head of Camden Harbor, ensuring the light station looked its best as it guided …
