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July 4, 2020

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July 4, 2020  Road trip today to Howard Rd, Salem, ME....to visit friends at their camp at the foot of Mt Abram.  Spaulding Mountain  is a 4,010 foot mountain in the  High Peaks  in Franklin County, Maine. It is situated between  Sugarloaf Mountain  and  Mount Abraham . Hiking Mount Abraham, Maine   On this page:   Information  |  Trail maps  |  View Photos  |  Driving Directions   Mount Abraham Information Elevation : 4,050 feet (1,234 meters) Prominence:   900 feet (274 meters) Location:  Mount Abraham, Maine (Franklin County) Range:  High Peaks Coordinates:  44°58.38' North     70°19.59' W est Rating :    Moderate/Difficult Salem, in Franklin County, was first settled by Benjamin Heath, who cleared land in what was then a portion of  Phillips , Maine in 1814 Mount Abraham is a mountain located in Franklin County, Maine. Mount Abraham is fla...

July 3, 2020

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These are pictures at Old Orchard Beach on July 3, 2020 COVID-19 Summer  The temporary restriction on all discretionary travel at the Canada-U.S. border put in place on March 21 at 12:01 am EDT continues. This restriction has been extended until at least July 21, 2020, and can be prolonged as necessary for public health reasons. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is reminding all travelers, ahead of the July 1 (Canada) and July 4 (United States) holidays, that  travel restrictions   are still in place  at all Canadian international border crossings. These measures remain in place until at least July 21st.  No speedos this summer at OOB.  

June 27, 2020 64th Birthday Celebration

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June 27, 2020  Will you still love me when I am 64, birthday celebration.  Fast Eddies.   Thanks Teri, Stephanie, Jeffrey, Denise and Courtney for helping me celebrate. 

River Walk

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Androscoggin River Bike and Walk Path States:  Maine Counties:  Cumberland Length:  2.6 miles Trail end points:  Grover Lane and Water Street Trail surfaces:  Asphalt Trail category:  Greenway/Non-RT ID:  10995750 Activities:

George Town

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Summer 2020 Tour of Maine.  What you need, camp chair, binoculars, camera , water, lunch, and a sense of adventure.  Toured to Georgetown area.  Spent 30 + minutes sitting enjoying the coast of Maine.   If you see a  turtle  digging in sandy soil, it is most likely preparing to lay or covering up its eggs. The  turtle  crossing signs serve to alert  Georgetown  residents and visitors to slow down and watch for  turtles  from May to October in these annual migration areas.

June 25, 2020 Retirement from GW

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June 25, 2020 Left Job at  Goodwill Touring Maine-Summer 2020 Location: Hallowell, Maine Property Description: The Effie L. Berry Conservation Area, long a conservation priority for the City of Hallowell, protects wildlife habitat and wetlands, enhances access for public recreation,  and provides trail connectivity to the adjacent 164-acre Augusta Howard Hill Historical Conservation Area.  Directions: The Effie L. Berry Conservation Area is located adjacent to the Stevens Commons property in Hallowell off of Winthrop Street. Currently, motor vehicle and pedestrian access to the Conservation Property is from Coos Lane in the Stevens Commons. Coos Lane currently ends at a parking area located to the west of the Cleveland Building; from this point, pedestrians can access the Conservation Property over a gated unmaintained road Usage Allowable Uses: hiking, nature observation, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing. No motorized vehicles. Leashed d...