Lisa Sicard

Lisa moved from Southern New England to the rural mountains of Maine in 2020 with her husband. Drawing from her hands-on experience with slower-paced rural living, she shares the beauty, honest realities, and simple pleasures of life in the Maine woods, along with their rural travels across the United States and abroad.

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2026 Midterms in Maine CD2: Political Signs Are Popping Up Again in Our Rural Towns

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As we roll into the 2026 midterm elections, our corner of Maine’s 2nd Congressional District is quieter than expected. With longtime incumbent Jared Golden retiring, this open seat was supposed to bring more energy, but so far, the political signs are actually less visible than they were in 2024. We drove some familiar back roads […]

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7 Best Free Ways to Find Community News and Events in Rural Areas (2026 Guide)

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Moving to a new rural community is exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming when you’re trying to stay informed about local news and events. With limited TV stations, weak radio signals, and fewer newspapers, it often seems impossible to keep up. The good news? You don’t need expensive tools or perfect internet. Here are

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Rural Parades Near Me: The Joy of Small Town Parades

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It’s no secret that rural parades near me have transformed over the years, becoming more complex and diverse than ever before. Especially when you compare them to the parades held in different regions. What’s the difference, you may ask? Rural parades are usually smaller, more personal, and more community-driven than city parades Let’s see how

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Our 2026 Indoor Seed Starting Setup in Western Maine

2026 Seed Starting Schedule for Western Maine: What We’re Planting This Year

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This week, we kicked off our 2026 indoor seed starting schedule for Western Maine. With snow still melting outside and nights that can still dip below freezing, starting seeds indoors is the best way we’ve found to get a real head start on our garden. Living in Western Maine (Zone 4b/5a) means we have a

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Who is Responsible for Littering from a Motor Vehicle?

Who is Responsible for Littering from a Motor Vehicle? [2026 Update]

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Motor vehicle litter is an eyesore. Have you ever wondered who is responsible for littering from a motor vehicle? I was thinking that on my recent walk along the roadway. It made me sad to see litter along our property. Understanding this responsibility is crucial not only for maintaining our roads and landscapes but also

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