Tag Archives: tradition
Finding island sheep and seeing the past
Downeast is known for its unspoiled and rugged coastline, but, in my mind, the islands that dot its waters bring an added luster to this place. They are like magical jewels hidden on a piece of bundled fabric. When unraveled, they spill out one by one, and finding them is like finding buried treasure. Anyone […]
Celebrations bring out the best Downeast
Another Fourth of July has come and gone and I saw myself enjoying it this year in Eastport. Having been there a few times, it still amazes me when considering the thought and preparation that goes into this celebration. From my perspective, these Downeast celebrations bring out a special essence or feeling, if you will, […]
Never a good-bye when a life is lived and lost on the water
(Dedicated to all fishermen lost doing what it is they love doing) We all do it. We sit in a fancy restaurant and order the freshest thing we can find on the menu. Even before ordering we make it a point to make sure by asking the server, “Is it fresh? Most of the time […]
A life lived on the water floats underneath every trap buoy
The shape of them today is pretty much the same as it has been for many years; the colors, well, that is another story. The colors as varied, as there are colors, abundantly dot the blue surface of Maine waters like an Easter basket brimming with brightly colored eggs. They look the same, but are […]
History, food and community is what a Downeast bean supper is all about
Everyone likes a good meal and an opportunity for great conversation. Here in Downeast, Maine and pretty much across the state, it is easy to get both at the same time. You may even find yourself impacting a community by funding a cause, or supporting a family in need. The Maine bean supper is a […]