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It's Bill, 5/17/26: Ordinary Bill
From colonial open-hearth dinners in Connecticut to the creation of West Quoddy Station in Lubec.
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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, 4/26/26: April Awakening
Spring arrives at West Quoddy Station with flowers, full lodgings, busy weekends, and the work of opening for the season.
Apr 272 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, 2/22/26: Valentine's Day
From grade school valentines to Nantucket scallops, a warm Valentine’s weekend at West Quoddy Station.
Feb 222 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, 2/8/26: West Quoddy Weathers Winter
Winter forecasts, back-to-back storms, and the calm that follows as West Quoddy Station settles into a true Downeast winter.
Feb 82 min read
It's Bill, 2/1/26: Chilly Weather and Chili
Subzero cold, a Legion chili cook-off, and Northern Lights over West Quoddy—winter life on Maine’s easternmost edge.
Feb 12 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, 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, 11/9/25: Fallosophy
Bill reflects on fall walks, community dinners, dried flowers, and cozy gatherings at West Quoddy Station as Thanksgiving nears.
Nov 9, 20252 min read
It's Bill, 3/26/25: Director Patricia
How a handshake turned into a legacy: The story behind “It’s Bill!!” and the creative revival of West Quoddy Station.
Oct 26, 20252 min read
It's Bill, 10/19/25: New Flagpole
A 40' windmill down, a Real Flagpole up—how West Quoddy Station got a patriotic upgrade in under 4 hours.
Oct 19, 20253 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, 9/28/25: Cabin & Station House
Historic Coast Guard station turned charming coastal cabin with ocean views, rustic charm, and a legacy of lifesaving missions.
Oct 2, 20252 min read
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