We recently took our annual trip to Monhegan Island, a treasured tradition for over 40 years.

A blue-sky Maine day enhanced the experience. The calm waters made for a smooth ride to the island with Hardy Boat Tours out of New Harbor. We chatted with three Bowdoin College students during the ride. They were planning to spend the day working on their summer research project on the island, which involves determining the ages of various trees. We also met an older couple from Maryland and shared memories of our years there: Cheering on the “Os” (the Orioles) and going “downy oshun” (meaning, in Baltimorese, going to Ocean City), with its fabulous Thrasher French fries, doused in vinegar.

We took a good hike across the island to White Head, which provides spectacular views of the ocean. Durin

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