The joys of Maine fall foliage childhood fun begins when fall arrives and the outdoors comes alive in vivid color. My grandparents lived next door in my hometown of Derby, Maine, and there was a huge oak tree streetside at…
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Always Ready for Some Football
Looking back on my childhood I admit I liked all seasons Growin’ Up in Maine. Yes, even the mud season. With the arrival of fall, and less playtime because of weekdays spent at school, neighborhood boys were always ready for…
A Treat of Maine Lobster and Clams
The Maine coast was 90 minutes away from home in Derby, Maine, yet may as well been 500 miles back in the 1950’s. Trips to Down East were rare although I have fond memories of one lobster and clam bake…
Down Back in Derby Maine Video
Welcome to a video episode on the Sebec River, our childhood playground Growin’ Up in Maine, as I narrate the video “Down Back in Derby, Maine”. Watch here and listen, or view the text narration inserted below for persons hearing…
Haunted Headstone of Colonel Buck
A visit to the coast of Maine would not be complete without viewing the haunted headstone of Colonel Buck on US Route 1 which is also Main Street in Bucksport. Growin’ up in Maine in the 1950’s included haunted lore…
End of Ice Skating on Lake Edith
Lake Edith in my childhood home town of Derby, Maine, won’t be found on any map or Maine Atlas. The 50 foot by 200 foot lake was actually man made and situated at the south end of the park near…
