“Sharing the fun of fishing turns strangers into friends in a few hours.” – Eugenie Clark When most people think about October, they think about the leaves changing color and cooler temperatures. But did you know that October is National Seafood Month? For anyone who enjoys seafood, it’s ... Read More
Cooking at 43° North: Reaping the benefits of summer
“The weather just went from 90 to 55 like it saw a state trooper.” – Unknown I may be showing my age, but I remember The Brothers Four singing “Try to Remember” on television years ago. Whether it was on “The Ed Sullivan Show” or “Hootenanny” I can’t recall. It’s a lovely folk song that always ... Read More
Lunch With Friends
February 15 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Join old and new friends at Lunch with Friends at the Orrs Island Schoolhouse. You are welcome to come pick up a lunch to take home, or sit and eat with others, depending on your comfort level. Come for good food and good company. All are welcome. See you there! ... Read More
Cooking At 43° North: Leftovers for dinner
“Don’t know why / There’s no sun up in the sky / Stormy weather.” – “Stormy Weather,” by Harold Arlen and Ted Koehler I have been humming that song for the past six or seven weeks off and on. The humidity is off the charts. My garden is overgrown and the buds on my flowers are begging for ... Read More
Cooking at 43° North: Everyone has a story
“A recipe is a story that ends with a good meal.” – Pat Conroy I sometimes sit and think about the people I have met, the recipes they have shared with me, and the interesting roads folks have taken to Harpswell. Those thoughts started tumbling around in my mind after I read an article on Joe ... Read More





