Tag Archives: St. John River

Rivers, floods, and climate change

Posted on April 30, 2019 by

It’s spring. Sometimes known in northern reaches such as ours as mud season. To be clear, spring in these parts usually starts several weeks after March 21, after the winter’s snow has really left. And, if you live near a … Continue reading →

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Rivers, floods, and the rhythm of spring

Posted on April 29, 2018 by

Earlier today, I joined the throngs of fellow citizens of our fair city out walking and biking in the spring sunshine. A leisurely stroll or ride along the river and around downtown is always enjoyable on a sunny Sunday, but … Continue reading →

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Celebrating spring in the northeast: a pictorial essay

Posted on March 31, 2013 by

The ice is out of the river, the sun has been shining for three days, and today the entire world has been out enjoying the fine day.  Thanks be to God, to Mother Nature, and to anyone else who might be … Continue reading →

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