Avast me hearties! Whether you be a landlubber or a pirate at heart, you could win $20,000 in this treasure hunt celebrating Maine’s Bicentennial! Ayuh! You read that correctly. Somewhere in our state Kurt and Kelly Stokes, the principal owners, and Curt Andrews, senior designer/creator of Dirigo Treasures Maine, have hidden this grand prize! Best […]
It is interesting how the stories of some dog owners are applauded through history, while other tales are mocked. Take for example George Washington and Charles Lee. Both had the ambitious goal of becoming Commander in Chief of the Continental Army. Both went on to experience highs and lows during the American Revolution. And as […]
Join us as we take a hike up memory lane at dog friendly Mount Agamenticus in York, Maine. Consisting of over 10,000 acres and 40 miles of trails ranging from easy to difficult, Mount Agamenticus offers endless opportunities for dog friendly hiking. On the day we visited in 2016 our dogs hiked the popular Ring […]
Sadly more dogs go missing on the 4th of July than other day of the year, and visits to animal hospitals also increase due to medical emergencies. The following are a few reminders for how to have a safe holiday, and what to do if a dog is lost, as well as what to do […]
It is a well known fact that George Washington loved his dogs. However, it is a lesser known fact that he also had a soft spot for other people’s dogs as well. Case in point, during the American Revolution when a British general’s dog accidentally found herself retreating to the wrong encampment, Washington stepped in […]
I began this month full of hope in anticipation of the unclassified and all-sources report on Unidentified Aerial Phenomenon (UAP), the official military term used for Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs), commissioned by the Intelligence Authorization Act. However, I conclude this month once again feeling disappointed, but still clinging to hope. After months of analysis, recently […]
In our continuing stroll down memory lane of dog friendly places we visited that we think you’d enjoy exploring too, today we are going all the way back to our 2016 trip to Mackworth Island in Falmouth, Maine. Located just minutes away from Portland, Mackworth Island is a scenic 1.25 mile walk around the perimeter […]
Asa has it in his head that he’s a “true gentleman.” Since I have better things to do, I’m going to let Asa explain that one to you. Thank you Chuck Billy. While scrolling through photos from Mom and Dad’s recent visit to Star Island, at the Isles of Shoals, I made a remarkable discovery. […]
Today is Take Your Dog to Work Day! For the past six years I have been working from home as Chief Executive Dog. It’s my job to make all the major decisions, manage the daily operations, and oversee the work being done by my team. Fascinating, right? Therefore today I’m sharing a glimpse into the […]
Tornado warnings in the northeast, hurricanes in the gulf coast, wildfires out west, disasters can happen at anytime. Are you prepared for your pets during an emergency? June is National Pet Preparedness Month. When an emergency strikes, our pets become even more dependent on us for their health, safety and well-being. Being prepared is more […]
