Yesterday I told you about the two dogs who accompanied the Pilgrims on their adventure settling Plymouth. They weren’t the only dogs to be mentioned in the primary sources by William Bradford and Edward Winslow. According to them there were “ten good dogs” living at a fishing outpost. In fact, these dogs were living in […]
In November 1620 the Mayflower arrived in New England with 102 passengers, an estimated crew of 30 people, and 2 dogs. Today we salute those brave pups, who after a voyage of 66 days found themselves exploring a strange new world. In his journal, Of Plymouth Plantation, William Bradford was strangely silent on the contributions of these […]
We conclude our virtual tour of the Bold Coast of Maine with a visit to Old Farm Point Shorefront Park in Lubec, Maine. This 16 acres park offers open fields, scenic views of Lubec and Johnson Bay, and has access to a small rocky beach. Best of all, it allows dogs off-leash. On the day […]
In celebration of National Take a Hike Day, we are sharing another trail we explored during our Bold Coast adventure. Race Point, in Trescott, Maine, is known for its dramatic reversing falls. The Passamaquoddy called the area Kapskuk, which translates to “place where the water looks like it is boiling.” When the water of Cobscook’s […]
We interrupt our regularly scheduled post for today because I need to have a serious conversation with Asa about an incident that occurred on the way to bed last night. Asa: Is it because I was feeling sluggish and headed up to bed early? Chuck Billy: That’s exactly what the problem is! Asa: I didn’t […]
Last week we shared with you the the history of the decisions made at the Burnham Tavern, that eventually led to the Battle of Machias in 1775. Today we continue that tale with a visit to Fort O’Brien in Machiasport, Maine. Following the residents’ rising up to seize a British naval vessel, and fatally wounding […]
Sssshh! Can you keep a secret? Last week Dad was away for a few days, so we’ve been playing by Mom’s rules. They are kind of like Dad’s rules, but a lot better. Here are a few highlights, but remember just like the motto “what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas,” let’s just keep this […]
Nestled in downtown Machias, in the state of Maine, is a rather unassuming old house. Not unlike many others found across the state, it has an historic marker along a busy road that is often ignored by tourists headed to more exciting places, and taken for granted by local residents as they go about their […]
I can’t believe it happened again! Then again, of course I can believe it. After all I am a renowned Dog Ufologist, and therefore always on alert! This past weekend while I was enjoying a stroll on the beach with my family, I noticed something suspicious in the distance. It was another UFO sighting over […]
If you find yourself driving through Machias, Maine, be sure to take a moment to visit the Bad Little Falls. In fact, the name Machias comes from the Passamaquoddy word that roughly translated means “Bad Little Falls.” But don’t let the name fool you, these falls aren’t bad at all, and instead powered the industry […]
