million and 1 questions about Eastport (Lubec: retired, permit, maps)

[maine4.us]

The lack of bugs is absolutely wonderful in Eastport. In fact, we have left the doors open for a time during the summer. We bought expandable screens for the windows, and never had a problem. I worked in the yard and it was fantastic.

[JollyFatGuy]

Is it the ocean breeze that keeps the bugs away or are they just not there?

[toadling81]

It is the ocean breeze, mostly - since Eastport is an island sticking out by itself, it's harder for those bugs to breed. Growing up in Eastport, we rarely had to deal with the pests. That's true of any place directly on the ocean, you get less bugs. The more inland you go, the thicker they get.
Downtown Eastport in summer is a wonderful place to be - I think it's one of the reasons the state's biggest 4th of July parade is held there every year!

[AustinB]

Originally Posted by mollysmiles

One of the best things about Eastport--the lack of bugs!!

I always thought the red ants always made up for the lack of mosquitos.

[retiredtinbender]

Originally Posted by AustinB

I always thought the red ants always made up for the lack of mosquitos.

Only in my raspberry bushes!!!! I hate them buggers. I have to fight for any berries I want.

[toadling81]

Originally Posted by AustinB

I always thought the red ants always made up for the lack of mosquitos.

Oh yeah, that's true - those ants are pure evil, no way to get rid of them, superpowered evil! On Water St and right in town it's not too too bad, but where my folks live on 190 just past the Point, you can't stand still for 2 seconds anywhere outside their house.
Last year, my father got attacked while he was gardening and got bit so many times that he nearly had to go to the hospital, couldn't breathe or move much it was so bad!
When I was younger I got attacked while picking blueberries down by Dog Island, I couldn't step on one foot for 3 days afterwards.
Wicked!

[mollysmiles]

do you mean past the Point as in Perry? I know what you mean... those little buggers have spread in that direction. We don't have them bad, so I don't notice them... all mine went from my yard over to tinbender's raspberry bushes! Really though, it seems to depend on where you are. For most of us it's not a big deal. We have blackflies here in Calais, right in town, I'd take the ants any day!

[Eastport4me]

Those red ants have a wicked bite. I found out quickly this past summer when planting flowers and pulling weeds. This summer I am going to try the corn meal that peachie mentioned to put around the base of the house. Ask Peachie to explain the concept. I am having a senior moment.

[moughie]

Originally Posted by JollyFatGuy

I've been reading and reading hundreds of these messages; YOU MAINERS are very special people, I sincerely mean that!
ALL of you go out of your way to help others; provide very kind words to those in need; make phone calls for out-of-towner's, and I could go on and on ...

I read where Forest Beekeeper found a place, helped them move in AND fixed their furnace;
Mollysmiles is going to be a Queen in heaven; I have never known anyone who goes above and beyond to help complete strangers;
Peachie ALWAYS has encouraging and sweet words for everyone;
Boundto... has provided me with information I never dreamed of asking

again, I could go on and on ...
Willb who did you testify against?

I get excited every time I log on wanting to know what happened in the neighborhood ...
I woke up one morning knowing I had to move to Maine ... on the other-hand, I'm worried, I honestly don't know if I can meet your standards - PLEASE don't misunderstand, this isn't a jab - it's a compliment!

Awwww, you sure are a welcomed addition to the maine forum!!!

[retiredtinbender]

Just to remind everyone that Spring IS coming and the 4th ain't far off, this from the city Mngrs report:

4th of July/Old Home Week – The first meeting of the 4th of July/Old Home Week Committee will be held at the youth center, (weather permitting), at 6:00 on Wednesday, January 28th.