By Wendy Richards ITWPA Member For centuries lighthouses have stood guard over rocky shores the world over, providing safe passage to mariners and their ships traveling far and wide for industry and commerce. Portland, Maine’s Breakwater “Bug” Light is no exception. For 141 years Bug Light has been a small yet mighty protector for Portland’s rocky coast. Surrounded by a park … [Read more...] about The Helpful Little Lighthouse
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Nature’s High Drama Over Portland’s Chapman School
By Jim Rouse Portland, Oregon is known for its scenery, spectacular gardens, and showy roses. But these are not the only nature shows in town. On a cool, early-fall evening, a crowd of over 100 people has gathered on the grassy hill overlooking Chapman Elementary School on the west side of Portland. They are standing around or sitting on blankets. Others have brought chairs … [Read more...] about Nature’s High Drama Over Portland’s Chapman School