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It's Bill, 6/14/26: Tina's Party
A chilly June afternoon, fried halibut bites, good friends, and one of Lubec’s favorite annual gatherings.
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It's Bill, 6/7/26: Lubec Socializes
Spring social events are underway in Lubec, from garden club gatherings to community stories and literary tributes.
Jun 72 min read
It's Bill, 5/24/26: Remembering Sineidin
A full hall, butterflies everywhere, and music filled the Legion as Lubec gathered to remember Sineidin.
May 252 min read
It's Bill, 5/10/26: Legion Derby
Kentucky Derby night at Lubec’s American Legion brought hats, karaoke, laughter, and one exciting race.
May 102 min read
It's Bill, 5/3/26: Pot Roast Sunday
A quiet Sunday, a shared pot roast, and a little karaoke—spring in Lubec at its best.
May 33 min read
It's Bill, 4/5/26: Gretchen's Birthday
A warm celebration at the Lubec Memorial Library honoring Gretchen Mead’s 85th birthday with friends, stories, and community.
Apr 63 min read
It's Bill, 2/15/26: Legion Fishing Derby
A lively winter night at Lubec’s American Legion Fishing Derby, raising funds and spirits for local charities.
Feb 152 min read
It's Bill, 12/28/25: Christmas Pudding
A first-time reader joins Lubec’s Christmas Pudding, discovering storytelling, music, and community along the way.
Dec 29, 20252 min read
It's Bill, 12/21/25: December Community
Thanksgiving in Lubec brought joy, memories, and unexpected sorrow as the community said goodbye to two cherished friends.
Dec 21, 20253 min read
It's Bill, 11/30: Thankful
A look at what I'm thankful for this season: friends, health, and life on the Easternmost Point.
Dec 1, 20252 min read
It's Bill, 11/15/25: We Got Groups
Groups keep returning to West Quoddy Station—and they’re bringing friends, family, and the love for this unforgettable place.
Nov 16, 20253 min read
It's Bill, 11/2/25: Lubec's Halloween
Lubec embraces spooky season with glowing pumpkins, beach bonfires, and haunted porches that bring Halloween magic alive.
Nov 3, 20252 min read
It's Bill, 10/5/25: Bill Quilts
A lighthouse, a quilter’s retreat, and one man learning to sew. Yes, it happened—right here at West Quoddy Station.
Oct 5, 20252 min read
It's Bill, 8/31/25: Deb's Porch
At the edge of Maine, I found community, conversation, and comfort—on a porch that’s always open around 4.
Aug 31, 20252 min read
It's Bill, 7/13/25: Lubec's 4th
A week of parades, ships, fireworks, and fun in Lubec and Eastport — the perfect small-town 4th of July celebration.
Jul 13, 20252 min read
It's Bill, 6/15/25: Tina's Birthday
Tina’s 3-day birthday bash: potluck, halibut bites, live music, friends, rain showers, and plenty of laughter in Lubec.
Jun 17, 20252 min read
It's Bill, 6/8/25: Last Saturday Night
From chicken dinners to whale sightings—one wild ride with Carla, lobster boats, Legion friends, and a $250,000 surprise.
Jun 8, 20252 min read
It's Bill, 6/1/25: Lubec's Memorial Day
Lubec’s Memorial Day honors the past with tradition, reflection, and a deep sense of community across borders.
Jun 1, 20252 min read
It's Bill, 4/13/25: Ricky
A heartfelt gathering in Lubec celebrates the life of Ricky Wilcox—full of stories, music, and love, just the way he would've wanted.
Apr 13, 20252 min read
It's Bill, 4/6/25: Easternmost Eclipse
March’s partial sunrise eclipse brought magic, cameras, and community to West Quoddy Head at 6:13AM—crimson sky and all.
Apr 6, 20252 min read
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