63 degrees and sunny at 6:30.
The WKTV Weather Forecast: "Cooler, less humid weather returns today along with unsettled weather. A disturbance dropping in from the north will generate showers and thunderstorms this afternoon along with a mix of sunshine and clouds. The cloudiest, wettest, coolest weather is expected to be along the higher elevations today.
Clearing out for all tonight, with overnight lows dipping down into the low 50s. High pressure builds in from the north, bringing lots of sunshine to the area for Thursday and Friday. The humidity will stay low through about Saturday.
A cold front arrives early tomorrow, bringing real relief to the area. Highs fall back into the 70s with mainly cloudy skies. The chance of a few showers are possible, especially in the higher elevations.
A generally nice weekend is expected. Hot, humid weather returns for Saturday and Sunday with highs in the upper 80s. The chance of thunderstorms by Monday and Tuesday, with highs approaching 90."
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FARMERS MARKET IN THE PARK
11:00 - 7:00
followed by
MUSIC AT THE BANDSTAND
with John Savage!
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11:00 - 7:00
followed by
MUSIC AT THE BANDSTAND
with John Savage!
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IN THE NEWS
From WKTV: "Bullet Enters Home of Marshall Couple."
IN THE MAIL
From Meagan Timlake, who rescued a Kestrel chick from a hungry cat a few days ago and sought advice from well-known rehabilitator, Judy Cusworth, in Clayville. "She says it is not too late to take him back and to put him under the hedgerow or on a low lying branch. The parents will feed him wherever he is." And Meagan added, "If I ever come across a situation like this again, I'll know to leave it alone, and take the cat instead!"
(Thanks for the update, Meagan!)
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From Library Director Jeff Reynolds, this photo of Kyle Siedsma caught using WPL's reading room "the way it was intended to be!"
(photo used with mom, Kellie's permission.)
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(photo used with mom, Kellie's permission.)
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HERE AND THERE, OUTDOORS
In the Lally Community Garden behind the Waterville Public Library.
In the Lally Community Garden behind the Waterville Public Library.
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RIDING AROUND
(and enjoying the blogcar's air conditioning!)
(and enjoying the blogcar's air conditioning!)
Summer sky over Hanover.
An Amish farmer's hayrick in Augusta.
Daylilies in Knoxboro.
"Bouncing Bet" or "Soapwort" in Deansboro.
Queen Anne's Lace (Wild Carrot.)
Queen Anne’s Lace is said to have been named after Queen Anne of England (1665-1714) an expert lace maker. When she pricked her finger with a needle, a single drop of blood fell into the lace, thus the dark purple floret in the center of the flower.
Wild Parsnip is heaped along roadsides and in sunny fields.
The blossoms bear a great resemblance to those of Queen Anne's Lace,
HOWEVER
the plant also bears a "DO NOT TOUCH" reputation:
it can cause fiercely painful rashes and burn-like blisters!
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LOOKING BACK
Five years ago today!
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Have a great day, everyone!
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You Know Who!
"Bouncing Bet" or "Soapwort" in Deansboro.
A Legend (from the internet): In our country's early formative years the West was being claimed by the "Easterners" and the trail from East to West Coast could take many a month and sometimes years to complete.
The winter months were especially harsh as one approached the mountainous areas so most groups would settle in and make a permanent camp to spend the winter or actually couple of years. This break became a time to plant crops, resupply and get ready for the next
leg of the journey.
One of the customs was to leave behind something useful for the next wagon train of pioneers coming after you. You might call it a useful welcoming gift.
Well one of the early pioneers started a trend and her name was Betty. She knew the ladies had to find a way to clean the clothes etc. so she would take some cuttings from her Soapwort plant and plant several soapworts for the next group coming after her.
Soapwort was used as a laundry powder/cleaner in pioneer days. Itactually creates a cleansing soap and when the ladies were washing the clothes they would go break a branch of soapwort to use to clean the clothing.
Everywhere Betty camped she left an abundance of new soapwort plants. Over time the plant became known as the "Bouncing Betty" plant in her honor for planting everywhere she camped before bouncing to a new location.
The winter months were especially harsh as one approached the mountainous areas so most groups would settle in and make a permanent camp to spend the winter or actually couple of years. This break became a time to plant crops, resupply and get ready for the next
leg of the journey.
One of the customs was to leave behind something useful for the next wagon train of pioneers coming after you. You might call it a useful welcoming gift.
Well one of the early pioneers started a trend and her name was Betty. She knew the ladies had to find a way to clean the clothes etc. so she would take some cuttings from her Soapwort plant and plant several soapworts for the next group coming after her.
Soapwort was used as a laundry powder/cleaner in pioneer days. Itactually creates a cleansing soap and when the ladies were washing the clothes they would go break a branch of soapwort to use to clean the clothing.
Everywhere Betty camped she left an abundance of new soapwort plants. Over time the plant became known as the "Bouncing Betty" plant in her honor for planting everywhere she camped before bouncing to a new location.
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Queen Anne's Lace (Wild Carrot.)
Queen Anne’s Lace is said to have been named after Queen Anne of England (1665-1714) an expert lace maker. When she pricked her finger with a needle, a single drop of blood fell into the lace, thus the dark purple floret in the center of the flower.
Wild Parsnip is heaped along roadsides and in sunny fields.
The blossoms bear a great resemblance to those of Queen Anne's Lace,
HOWEVER
the plant also bears a "DO NOT TOUCH" reputation:
it can cause fiercely painful rashes and burn-like blisters!
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LOOKING BACK
Five years ago today!
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Have a great day, everyone!
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You Know Who!
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