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Summertime in the BelgradesContentsfor Printing Article Summaries |
Maine artists and artisans display their wares under tents on Water Street in Gardiner during the Greater Gardiner River Festival, one of many summertime celebrations in Central Maine.
2009: This is the summer to take in a festival, to join all, some or simply one part of an annual tradition that unites businesses, volunteers, communities and guests, to relax in the celebration of the day, to enjoy the spirit of sociability.
From now until October 15, the L.C. Bates Museum will host "Animal Homes," an exhibit that explores Maine contemporary artists' interpretations of where animals live: bird nests, hives, beaver lodges, trout streams, ground hog holes, ponds, bat caves or trees, logs with insects, or tide pools with all their variety.
It is that time of year when folks are looking at their property after the long winter, anticipating the growth and luxurious foliage and the shade provided on a hot summer day. It is also a good time to review your recycling efforts in the yard.
PHEW! What a week. You name it and it happened in the Belgrades. The big story was the awesome and sometimes dramatic weather changes that caused anglers to scramble on and off the water.
Automobiles are the major source of heat stroke in animals because they act just like an oven when left in the sun. If the outside temperature is over 75° and a car is parked in the sun, the temperature inside the car can go as high as 140°. A cat left inside this car will suffer heat stroke in less than 10-15 minutes. Redisplay This Page in Printer-Friendly Format <— Previous • Home • All 2009 Issues • Next —> | ||||||||||
