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Ronald Joseph

Great White Sharks in Maine

Data shows great white sharks, once on the verge of disappearing, are making a comeback along the Maine coast.

Journey’s End for a Remarkable Wild Goose

The circle of life comes to an end for a remarkable wild goose.

A Tipsy Rooster and Horse Whispering

The writer recalls the time the family’s rooster got drunk, and his grandfather’s winning ways with draft horses

Drama on Ice

Waterville’s wintering eagles, back from the brink of extinction, provide an exciting show for birders.

The Bateau: Forgotten Workhorse of Maine’s Rivers

A utility boat from Maine's logging era.

A Year in the Life of a Lighthouse

In 1953, Betty Brown and her husband Dude spent a year as keepers of the Pond Island Lighthouse at the mouth of the Kennebec River.

Leeches, Snappers, Spiders, and Snakes OH MY!

Leeches, snappers, spiders, and snakes: lake monsters demystified

Into the Maine Woods

A quirky first day of work in the forest.

Saving Whales

The Campobello Whale Rescue Team plays a key role in rescuing whales that have become entangled in fishing lines.

Christmas 1960: Getting by With Less

Christmas 1960, tough times tempered by a visit from a brilliant bird.