Author Archives: Chuck Billy

The Pine Tree State

Contrary to what Asa believes, Maine’s nickname of “The Pine Tree State” is not because Santa prefers Christmas trees from Maine. Rather our state earned its nickname from its extensive pine forests, and the prominent role that tree played in our history. In fact long before we earned our other nickname of “Vacationland,” Maine’s forests […]

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Mr. Personality

While cleaning the attic we stumbled upon a personality test Dad had to take for a job many years ago. According to the DiSC Personal Profile Assessment, “it is a non-judgmental tool used for discussion of people’s behavioral differences.” Well Asa and I have vastly different personalities, not to mention nothing better to do this […]

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Paws Walk Reimagined

Even before they had dogs, Mom and Dad have participated in the NHSPCA’s Paws Walk. They’ve walked in the pouring rain, and on blazing hot days too. They’ve attended when it was held at Wallis State Beach in Rye, and at Stratham Hill Park. Now on Sunday, June 14, 2020, they will be walking virtually […]

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Lobsters: A Rags to Riches History

As we continue our celebration of Maine’s 200th anniversary, today we are sharing the rags to riches history of lobsters! Lobsters are now considered a delicacy, but it wasn’t always that way. This lobster tale is all about supply, demand, and changing perceptions. Early explorers to New England marveled that lobsters were so plentiful that […]

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