Monthly Archives: May 2010

Coffeehouse observation No. 136

I didn’t overhear this at the coffeehouse, but spotted it in a Facebook chain: “My blood type this morning is coffee positive.” I love that!

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Coffeehouse observation No. 135

The empresso proprietors let local artists hang art for sale in the coffeehouse. Some of it is not, um, Monet. But something new today. An artist hung six painted skateboards and I like them.

I’ve never been a skateboarder, but I’m guessing these boards are not intended for use as a mode of transportation and aerial stunts. I would hang one or two of them. I’ll try to post a photo of them if I get a chance.

From left to right, subject matter includes:

A woman in a bikini with some of the board cut away where her hair is flowing; a Kingpin; AC/DC; John “The Duke” Wayne; an Aztec or other similar image with the edge of the board cut out; and a red, white and black board with the coffeehouse’s name and logo on it.

Artists should be envied.

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Coffeehouse observation No. 134

I just spotted a woman crossing the street near empresso and she was wearing a sombrero. … A very large and very colorful sombrero. Go figure!

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Maine gets $7.3 million to expand school data system | The Morning Sentinel, Waterville, ME

Maine gets $7.3 million to expand school data system | The Morning Sentinel, Waterville, ME.

Maine recession ‘over’ but damage will linger | The Portland Press Herald / Maine Sunday Telegram

Maine recession ‘over’ but damage will linger | The Portland Press Herald / Maine Sunday Telegram.

Maine unemployment rate drops in April | The Portland Press Herald / Maine Sunday Telegram

Maine unemployment rate drops in April | The Portland Press Herald / Maine Sunday Telegram.

Maine, Northeast states seek massive rail upgrade | Bangor Daily News

Northeast states seek massive rail upgrade – Bangor Daily News.

Retired Guard members unveil memorial to 101st Air Refueling Wing in Bangor | Bangor Daily News

Retired Guard members unveil memorial to 101st Air Refueling Wing in Bangor – Bangor Daily News.

Maine emergency services workers lauded | Bangor Daily News

Emergency services workers lauded – Bangor Daily News.

Coffeehouse observation No. 133

There’s a guy sitting on the empresso patio and he’s rockin’ out. Big time. Except, there is no music. None. He’s either hyped way, way up on something or … yeah, he’s hyped up on somethin’. … Oh, Stockton, you never fail to entertain.

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Two injured in car, moose collision | Bangor Daily News

Two injured in car, moose collision – Bangor Daily News

[Two very, very lucky guys. — KM]

Willimantic native chosen to speak at Colby graduation | Bangor Daily News

Willimantic native chosen to speak at graduation – Bangor Daily News.

Forest cover declining across New England | Bangor Daily News

Forest cover declining across New England – Bangor Daily News

A copy of the report can be found online at www.wildlandsandwoodlands.org.

Spacewalking ‘hero’ is father of Pittsfield student | The Morning Sentinel, Waterville, ME

Spacewalking ‘hero’ is father of Pittsfield student | The Morning Sentinel, Waterville, ME.

HMS Bounty arrives in Bath | The Portland Press Herald / Maine Sunday Telegram

HMS Bounty arrives in Bath | The Portland Press Herald / Maine Sunday Telegram

For more information, visit www.tallshipbounty.org.

Maine ranks 3rd for being bike-friendly | The Portland Press Herald / Maine Sunday Telegram

Maine ranks 3rd for being bike-friendly | The Portland Press Herald / Maine Sunday Telegram.

Man accused in Maine topless coffeeshop arson extradited | The Portland Press Herald / Maine Sunday Telegram

Topless-shop arson suspect extradited | The Portland Press Herald / Maine Sunday Telegram.

Maine offers free fishing weekend, June 5-6 | Lewiston Sun Journal

Maine offers free fishing weekend, June 5-6 | Lewiston Sun Journal

Tom’s of Maine launches ’50 States for Good’ | The Portland Press Herald / Maine Sunday Telegram

Tom’s of Maine launches ’50 States for Good’ | The Portland Press Herald / Maine Sunday Telegram

Tom’s of Maine’s 50 States for Good website: http://www.tomsofmaine.com/community-involvement/living-well/project-sponsorships

Experts see Casco Bay kayak trip’s tragic end as reminder | The Portland Press Herald / Maine Sunday Telegram

Experts see Casco Bay kayak trip’s tragic end as reminder | The Portland Press Herald / Maine Sunday Telegram

From the BDN story:

Guides and safety experts recommend that kayakers always check weather forecasts before any voyage, get safety training and have:

• Open-water sea kayaks, generally 15 to 16 feet or longer, which have watertight flotation chambers. The boats are more stable in wind and waves.

• Spray skirts that can keep water from washing into a boat and reducing stability.

• Wet suits or dry suits, until water temperatures rise above 60 degrees, or until the combined air and water temperature exceeds 120 degrees.

• A waterproof VHF radio, or a cell phone in a watertight case.

• Signaling devices.

• Life jackets.

• Name and phone numbers written on the boat.