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It's Bill, 10/18/26: Brunswick Rebound
A confusing wake-up call at The Brunswick Inn started our day with laughter. From antique shopping and a new barrister cabinet to a rainbow over Quoddy Head, our return trip to Lubec was full of surprises.
4 days ago3 min read
It's Bill, 10/4/26: Fall Calls
Fall has quietly arrived at West Quoddy Station, but things haven’t slowed down. Between busy weekends, blooming gardens, returning guests, a 150-pound Newfoundland and a cross-country bicyclist, there’s always something happening around here.
Oct 43 min read
Tammy's Birthday
A quiet request not to celebrate Tammy’s 60th birthday naturally called for a surprise party at Lubec’s American Legion, complete with friends, lobster, steamers and one unforgettable meatloaf cake.
Sep 212 min read
It's Bill, 9/6/26: Ready for Fall
Fall is arriving at West Quoddy Station with orange lights, mums and asters, freshly mowed grounds, and plenty of plans for the season ahead.
Sep 62 min read
It's Bill, 8/30/26: August Potpourri
August winds down at West Quoddy Station with a pop-up wedding, visiting families, four-legged guests, and new additions to the gardens.
Sep 12 min read
It's Bill, 8/23/26: Brewery Blues
A chance meeting at the IGA brought sad news: Lubec Brewing Company was closing. We joined friends for one final beer and farewell.
Aug 243 min read
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
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