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November 10, 2017

POWER TO THE PEOPLE

November 10, 2017/ Val Marier
POWER TO THE PEOPLE

A powerful freak storm in late October across Maine gave residents a sour taste of what millions experienced in the aftermath of hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria. 

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November 10, 2017/ Val Marier/ 10 Comments
November 03, 2017

MEMORY LANE

November 03, 2017/ Val Marier
MEMORY LANE

The downsizing of a beloved monument to old-school retail.

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November 03, 2017/ Val Marier/ 17 Comments
October 27, 2017

INDIAN SUMMER

October 27, 2017/ Val Marier
INDIAN SUMMER

“The perfect weather of Indian Summer lengthened and lingered, warm sunny days were followed by brisk nights, with Halloween a presentiment in the air.”   Wallace Stegner, “Remembering Laughter” 

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October 27, 2017/ Val Marier/ 13 Comments
October 19, 2017

TUNA!

October 19, 2017/ Val Marier
TUNA!

“Fishing for tuna is like trying to hook a Fiat going 90 mph down the highway.”

John Smart

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October 19, 2017/ Val Marier/ 11 Comments
October 13, 2017

THINK PINK

October 13, 2017/ Val Marier
THINK PINK

Remembering my five year "anniversary." 

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October 13, 2017/ Val Marier/ 14 Comments
October 06, 2017

SAD

October 06, 2017/ Val Marier
SAD

Isn’t it time to do something?  Finally?  HELLO?

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October 06, 2017/ Val Marier/ 22 Comments
September 30, 2017

BUDDIES

September 30, 2017/ Val Marier
BUDDIES

On the golf course or out on the Atlantic, Ken Raynor’s new book, I CALL HIM MR. PRESIDENT,’ takes you up close and personal to our 41st President

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September 30, 2017/ Val Marier/ 12 Comments
September 22, 2017

MAINE'S FAVORITE SANDWICH

September 22, 2017/ Val Marier
MAINE'S FAVORITE SANDWICH

The Maine Lobster Roll Rises From Humble Beginnings to Rock Star Acclaim

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September 22, 2017/ Val Marier/ 17 Comments
September 15, 2017

20 ON 20

September 15, 2017/ Val Marier
20 ON 20

A boat ride down the Kennebunk River, a handsome groom waiting on the dock, a blissful bride: September 20, 1997

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September 15, 2017/ Val Marier/ 28 Comments
September 08, 2017

A PIECE OF HIS WORLD

September 08, 2017/ Val Marier
  A PIECE OF HIS WORLD

A revealing new book, commemorative stamps, a road trip — I’m wallowing in Wyeth!

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September 08, 2017/ Val Marier/ 13 Comments
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Wandering with Val

ABOUT VAL

Hello, I’m Val Marier …. a freelance journalist who lives in Wells, Maine. I’m a graduate of Skidmore College, a contented and happy wife, mother and grandmother who also enjoys knitting, golfing, traveling and reading. I try to bring my positive perspective on “life in my 70s” — whoops, now life in my ‘80s” — to my blog and hope you enjoy reading Wandering With Val.


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