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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, 7/19/26: Lubec Garden Club
A festive evening of plants, wine, friends, and one temporarily misplaced Tundra key fob at the Lubec Garden Club perennial sale.
Jul 213 min read
It's Bill, 7/12/26: Lubec's 250th 4th
Celebrating America's 250th in Lubec with history, community, gardens, fireworks, and friends old and new.
Jul 123 min read
It's Bill, 7/5/26: Long Way Home
A 10-minute shortcut through Lubec became an hour-and-a-half walk filled with gardens, neighbors, dogs, and new friends.
Jul 63 min read
It's Bill, 6/28/26: Cosmic Collision
The Bay of Fundy International Marathon and the Summer Solstice shared the same weekend, making for an unforgettable celebration in Lubec.
Jun 283 min read
It's Bill, 6/21/26: Lubec Community Together
A weekend of music, memories, and community at Lubec Brewing Company honoring J.D. Rule and Sineidin O’Niall.
Jun 213 min read
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.
Jun 153 min read
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, 5/31/26: Memorial Day Weekend Lubec
A quiet Memorial Day weekend in Lubec with fishing, friends, good food, rain, and time to slow down.
May 312 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, 5/17/26: Ordinary Bill
From colonial open-hearth dinners in Connecticut to the creation of West Quoddy Station in Lubec.
May 172 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, 4/19/26: Easter 2026
A quiet Easter tradition in Lubec—lamb shanks, cemetery walks, and time spent together in the rain and spring air.
Apr 202 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, 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, 3/22/26: Lubec March: Social
In March, the Lubec Library becomes the town’s social hub, with films, events, and nearby spots to gather along Water Street.
Mar 223 min read
It's Bill, 3/8/26: Lubec March: Basics
A look at the everyday businesses and services that keep Lubec running through the last stretch of winter.
Mar 82 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, 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
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