Category Archives: A Day In…

Return Of Maine’s State Bird

Posted on June 17, 2019 by Vaughn C. Hardacker

I’ve just finished cutting the grass on my .85 acre back yard. It was an exciting experience in that I was swarmed by our state bird, the Simulium trifasciatum–better known as the blackfly. Experts say that blackfly season runs from … Continue reading →

Posted in A Day In..., Vaughn's Posts | Tagged blackflies, Maine | 6 Comments

A Day on Monhegan Island

Posted on August 5, 2016 by Barbara Ross

by Barb, writing on her porch while gazing out at Boothbay Harbor I’ve already done one “Day In” post for Boothbay Harbor where my husband and I spend our summers, but I couldn’t resist doing another. It’s hard to believe … Continue reading →

Posted in A Day In..., Barb's Posts | Tagged Balmy Days Ii, Barnacle, D.T. Sheridan, Fish House Fish Market, Island Inn, Lobster Cove, Monhegan Brewing Company, Swim Beach, The Novelty | 14 Comments

Some of my favorite things on the Blue Hill Peninsula

Posted on August 1, 2016 by mainecrimewriters

By Brenda Buchanan My stop on the MCW summer tour is a place I used to live and where we still vacation – the beautiful Blue Hill Peninsula. If you aren’t quite sure where Blue Hill (no, not Mount Blue) … Continue reading →

Posted in A Day In..., Brenda's Posts | Tagged Blue Hill, blueberries, Brooklin, Brooksville, farmer's markets, Hancock County, lobster, music, Pie, Sedgwick | 4 Comments

A Day in Westbrook

Posted on July 29, 2016 by mainecrimewriters

Welcome to my hometown of Westbrook, Maine. I grew up here, live here with my wife, Erica, our three children, Morgan, Shannon and Maura, and the world’s most pathetic dog and my own personal stalker, Chocolate Chip. I have served … Continue reading →

Posted in A Day In..., Brendan's Posts | Tagged Brendan Rielly, Maine Crime Writers, Maine Crime Writers news, Westbrook | 6 Comments

A Day in Boothbay Harbor

Posted on July 26, 2016 by Barbara Ross

by Barb, who was writing this on the front porch but came in because she was getting cold (he, he, he) We hope you’ve enjoyed this summer’s “A Day in…” posts from Maine Crime Writers. Today’s post comes to you … Continue reading →

Posted in A Day In..., Barb's Posts | Tagged Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, harbor cruise, Harborside Tavern, Lobster Dock, Ports of Italy, Shannon's Unshelled, Sherman's Books | 19 Comments

A Day in Old Orchard Beach

Posted on July 25, 2016 by mainecrimewriters

Jessie: Looking longingly at the beach-goers trundling past my porch As a part of our series on places in Maine I was thrilled to put up my hand for Old Orchard Beach. I started spending summers here six years ago … Continue reading →

Posted in A Day In..., Jessie's Posts | Tagged amusement park, beach, Jessica Estevao, lisa's pizza, Maine, old orchard beach, palace play land, pier fries | 8 Comments

A Day in Belgrade Lakes

Posted on July 17, 2016 by Maureen Milliken

When the Maine Crime Writers were asked to write posts for our summer series “A Day In…” my choice was obvious. E.B. White, 75 year ago, wrote an essay about Belgrade Lakes, “Once More to the Lake.” He’d taken his … Continue reading →