Mystic, Connecticut, USA

Any day in May is a time for celebration. And, if you don't want to celebrate along Mystic's Main Street, there is also Mystic Seaport right up the river. Perhaps you will find the May Queen there. [2006]

Narragansett, Rhode Island, USA

Galilee is the largest fishing port in Rhode Island. The boats bring their fresh catch to the docks, where pierside workers start the process that will take all flavor of seafood to restaurants and groceries around the state and country. Yes, a lot goes to China, too! [2019]

Burrillville, Rhode Island, USA

Even a gloomy day can't mute the forsythias, and they provide twice as much inspiration when they are duplicated in the still water of a Rhode Island reservoir. [2019]

Jamestown, Rhode Island, USA

The Newport Bridge provides one of the "great rides" in all of New England. It connects two islands in the Narragansett Bay: Conanicut Island and Aquidneck Island. Yes, even the place names make the ride an unforgettable experience. Aquidneck, home of Newport, was the original Rhode Island. [2019]

Topsham, Maine, USA

The Androscoggin Swinging Bridge bounces you across the river, forcing you to use your 'sea legs.' It's been pedestrian-only for a century and a quarter, designed to allow workers access to the Cabot cotton mill in Brunswick. Today, the bridge provides a visual reminder of the mill era. In fact, you can see the old mill from the walkway. [2019]

Ogunquit, Maine, USA

Today's the day for the recall vote in the Town of Ogunquit. The intensity of the battle over whether to remove three Selectmen is evident here. They apparently supported the town manager in the firing of the Fire Chief. Stay tuned for an update. Results: All three board members survived the recall vote. VOTE NO prevailed. [2019]

Hallowell, Maine, USA

Why the pinwheels? Because they have become a symbol of safe and great childhoods for all children. Let your local public library help achieve that goal in your community. By the way, the building was never a church, but it was designed to look like one. [2019]