BETHEL The Maine Mineral and Gem Museum at 99 Main St. plans to host two free events on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 23-24. On Sept. 23, a mineral identification day will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Research technologist and experimental chemist Al Falster will provide free visual identification of three specimens. […]
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Writing this column has allowed me to meet others who are interested in birds and passionate about nature. I’ve made new friends and many have shared stories. I can count on reports and photos from Mac, Songo Sue, Mary and Ruthie. More than a few are like Mickey. He never failed to tease me when, pre-pandemic, my wife and I would stop into Suds for a pint. His good-natured ribbing always came with a story about a bird he’d seen while hunting or fishing.
Al Falster, Research Technologist at the Maine Mineral and Gem Museum, can also be counted on for a good story as well. He recently told me a story from his childhood that is worth retelling.