There is no doubt about it. Bugsy is beautiful. She has that long hair, Maine Coon thing going on for her. But, appearance isn’t everything. It’s what’s on the inside that counts. Five-year-old Bugsy has a personality that matches her beauty. She is a very loving cat. She reaches out to people when they […]
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Beigette Gill finds her Dream Life at Fernwood Cove
Beigette Gill has owned and run Fernwood Cove in Harrison with her husband Jim since 2004. They live at the camp on the edge of Island Pond along with their son, who is 9, and their daughter, who is 11. Gill’s parents and her younger brother live in Australia. Jim’s parents have a home […]
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Calling all cooks
Peppers Stuffed with Sausage Claudette Edwards, Norway 6 peppers 1/2 pound sausage 2 cups cooked rice 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup tomatoes 1/2 cup boiling water Wash the peppers and remove the seeds. Parboil for 5 minutes in water to cover over on a surface burner. Remove from the water and fill them with the […]
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Wandering: Solo
Because I am spontaneously drawn to the woods for solace and restoration, I tend to be a solo hiker. I’ve occasionally extended last-minute invites to friends but the timing is rarely right. When I need to be in the woods, I can’t wait until it’s convenient for someone to join me. It’s not the recommended […]
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Pet of the Week: Parker
When Parker is around, Parker is in charge. He hangs around the work room at Responsible Pet Care where he has declared himself the unofficial supervisor. Three year old Parker makes sure everyone is doing their job especially when it comes to feeding time. That’s when he makes the rounds to see what everyone is […]
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Healthy Cooking for the whole family: Simple Spaghetti Squash with garlic
Super simple, just a few ingredients, low carb, and fun to make. This makes a great Trick or Treating dinner! INGREDIENTS: 1 spaghetti squash (about 3 pounds) 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs 2 tablespoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley Salt freshly ground pepper to taste Freshly grated Parmesan DIRECTIONS: Preheat […]
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Home Cookin’
Baked Potato Skins Dorcas Butler, Norway 4 Large baking potatoes, baked 3 Tablespoons oil 1 Tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 Teaspoon salt 1/4 Teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 Teaspoon paprika 1/8 Teaspoon pepper 8 Bacon strips, cooked and crumbled 1 1/2 Cups shredded cheddar cheese 1/2 Cup sour cream Cut potatoes in half lengthwise and scoop […]
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What I’ve learned / 111,111
On the eleventh of November, 2011, the Internet was alive with chatter. Numerologists, binary nerds, and mathematicians were all delightfully making comments about the fact that the date was 11/11/11. At 11 minutes after 11 that day, it was 11:11 on 11/11/11, which is even more fun. Marriages were higher than normal, as many couples […]
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Elizabeth Roth brings music to South Waterford and beyond
Elizabeth Roth is the new owner of Bear Mountain Music Hall. Formerly South Waterford’s Grange, it will become a live music venue. A self-taught harpist, Roth plays at the Honey Badger Bar and Grill in Oxford and at open mics in the area. She spent 30 years performing music with her husband Allyn Fenn, […]
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What I’ve learned / Elephants and mice
Once upon a time in a far away country, there lived a king. He lived in a beautiful palace. He had everything he liked. He liked cheese best of all. So begins Nancy and Eric Gurney’s wonderful picture book, “The King, the Mice, and the Cheese.” In the book, the king’s cheese-makers make the best […]