March 2, 2015 When I think of North Carolina, I don’t usually think of snowstorms, but that’s just what we got last week when a massive system blew through and left up to eight inches of snow in its wake. I am a native Maine-er, and I was thrilled to see my North Carolina home…

December 8, 2014 Many people never visit Maine in the winter. “Too cold,” they say, “Too much snow.” While it may be cold and snowy, winter is one of my favorite times to explore. I recently took a walk around Back Cove in Portland, checking out the seabirds and waterfowl that congregate around the cove…