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It's Bill, 8/9: August Already
A mellow start to August brings live music, Maine road stops, garden plans, bees, marine research, and a busy summer at West Quoddy Station.
Aug 93 min read
It's Bill, 8/2/26: Tending Our Gardens
Bill reflects on restoring West Quoddy Station and caring for its 14 gardens with help from friends, staff, and the Lubec community.
Aug 43 min read
It's Bill, 4/12/26: Spring Is In the Air
A spring drive through Downeast Maine brings flowers, surprises, and an unexpected reunion with an old friend.
Apr 123 min read
It's Bill, 1/25/26: On the Road Part II (Brunswick Bound)
A winter drive to Brunswick brings icy roads, red hotdogs, a welcoming hotel, and good food shared with new friends.
Jan 243 min read
It's Bill, 1/18/26: On The Road
Winter travel from Lubec turns simple appointments into long journeys filled with weather, food stops, and shared moments on the road.
Jan 202 min read
It's Bill, 12/14/25: Wreath Making
Learning to make wreaths from scratch with Deb’s guidance turned into a proud first—and a classic Maine memory.
Dec 14, 20253 min read
It's Bill, 10/12/25: Fall Gardening
Fall gardening at West Quoddy Station: lessons from rhubarb, windy battles, and planting for the seasons ahead.
Oct 12, 20253 min read
It's Bill, 9/20/25: Clammin'
Fall in Lubec means clamming, great food, and low tides. We traded soft chairs for boots and mud—and it was worth every scoop.
Sep 21, 20252 min read
It's Bill, 9/7/25: Local Lighthouses
Discover Maine and Canada’s most iconic lighthouses and why travelers never forget their time at West Quoddy Head.
Sep 7, 20253 min read
It's Bill, 8/3/25: Going to the Beach
Lubec offers a rare treasure—real sand beaches! Explore Carrying Place Cove, Mowry Beach, and more secret shorelines.
Aug 4, 20252 min read
It's Bill, 7/6/25: Whale of a Surprise
Whale watching, sea birds, and seals galore — a scenic adventure from Lubec to Eastport aboard a 29’ Parker charter.
Jul 7, 20253 min read
It's Bill, 5/4/25: Innkeeper VS Wildlife - Chapter 3: Quillback
A sunset stroll turns into a surprise porcupine encounter — and a story no one’s wife needs to know.
May 5, 20252 min read
It's Bill, 4/20/25: Bill's Easter
Each Easter, I walk among old graves in quiet cemeteries—honoring life, tradition, and the peaceful passage of time.
Apr 21, 20252 min read
It's Bill, 3/16/25: Innkeeper VS Wildlife - Chapter 2: Wolverine
When porcupines become "wolverines"—a guest’s unforgettable wildlife story that still makes us laugh at West Quoddy Station.
Mar 17, 20252 min read
It's Bill, 3/9/25: Innkeeper VS Wildlife - Chapter 1: Black Bear
A bear encounter at West Quoddy Station turns a quiet getaway into an unforgettable adventure—wildlife, laughs, and shingles lost!
Mar 10, 20252 min read
It's Bill, 2/23/25: Dealing with Dealerships
From unexpected truck troubles to a fresh start—Patricia swaps her Nissan Titan for a Toyota Tundra at Downeast Toyota.
Feb 23, 20252 min read
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