Wild about Maine
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Each fall, as soon as the temperatures drop, my wife and I start bringing our lawn chairs, hoses, weed whackers, and other gardening equipment into our basement. Outdoor paraphernalia is not the only thing making its way into our house. Field mice, looking for warmer areas, are moving in. Those pesky rodents are currently my personal quarry.
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Local streams in the Lincoln, Maine, area set the stage for what would become author Paul Freeman Thibodeau’s lifelong passion. His father, Paul Francis Thibodeau, taught him the rudiments of fly fishing. Later in life, with increased skills and knowledge, the younger Thibodeau ventured farther afield in Penobscot County in hopes of catching larger salmon, trout, and smallmouth bass.
In Wild about Maine, he shares tales that paint an image of the outdoorsmen, the breathtaking landscape with Mount Katahdin in the background, and the challenges of fishing in the pristine waters of the Penobscot River. This collection of stories includes anecdotes about the interaction between fishermen, the prolific fish, and the area’s abundant wildlife. In “The Taking of Vinegar Hill,” Thibodeau tells of searching for a secret trout pond with an old friend. “The Never-Ending Mouse Tale” narrates a lighthearted story of sharing one’s home with an unwanted furry critter.
Inspiring, educational, and entertaining, Wild about Maine provides a look at modern-day “Mainers,” the state’s wild creatures, and the wilderness they share.
About the Author
Paul Freeman Thibodeau is a 1966 graduate of the Portland School of Fine and Applied Art. Fly fishing is Thibodeau’s second passion; when he’s not painting, each summer finds him on the Penobscot River in pursuit of Maine’s bass, trout, and salmon. The author’s art can be viewed at www.maineartinspired.com.