Jeff Bowden, Gnarly Roots

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Mornin all. I have a new blog post up... another story of serendipity, this one directly connected to our house in Rockland, ME & another family house in Lynn, MA.

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A Tale of Two Houses - Gnarly Roots The real estate listing said it was built in 1900. We knew at first glance that it was older than that.

JOE MELL, PASSAMAQUODDY GUIDE, C.1895! Photo in our current exhibition at our main building of the well known Passamaquoddy guide, Joe Mell. Photo was taken by Boston based photographer, William Lyman Underwood and dates to about 1895. It was taken near Duck Lake in northern Washington County, Maine where Mell used to guide Underwood on his annual hunting and fishing trips to the area for about 30 years. You won't want to miss seeing this photo and the 56 other Wabanaki related objects in the exhibition. Titled "Ckuwaponahkiyik Mecote yut kilun ntiyultipon | Wabanaki Presence," the exhibition has been extended through October 14. Hours this week are Wednesday through Saturday, 10 am to 4 pm. After this week, the exhibition can be visited by chance or appointment.