Overheard at the Planning Board Business Corridor meeting last week: "As a town goes from rural to suburban, land goes from agricultural use to scenery." Fewer than 20 persons attended; the number of property owners was small. A question was raised about the Commercial Development District's status under these proposed ordinances. The Planning Board said they would study it and get back to us. Next stop, three more meetings in March about the business corridor at the Edgecomb Town Hall. Watch this space!

Don't lean back and relax! The next challenge is the January 31st meeting about the Wiscasset Bypass Alternatives to be conducted by John Melrose, Commissioner of Maine's Department of Transportation, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Wiscasset High School Gym. Are they really going to remove the Davey Bridge? Where will any Rte.1 bypass connect to State 27 and our neighbors to the south?

Andrew Clunie, son of Sandra Barr and Robert Clunie of Edgecomb has made the Headmaster's List at Vermont Academy. Congratulations!

GO SLOW, Y'ALL, on our wintry roads! The Edgecomb Fire Department is reeling from two recent 5-car pile-ups on Edgecomb roads, and a jackknifed tractor-trailer truck at Cross Road near the Post Office.

On the Up side, Fire Chief Barry Johnston says refurbishing has been completed on the fire truck donated last spring by Steve Fenton of Verona, NJ. News will be forthcoming about the thermal imaging camera. Meanwhile, Chief Johnston sends hearty thanks to all those who have made donations toward this project.

For everyone who wonders what my sister Anni Black is up to these days: she will be teaching several Family Dog training classes at the Marin County (CA) Animal Shelter, emphasizing rewards for a dog's good behavior rather than punishment for poor behavior. Other classes she will teach are for dogs who are aggressive on leash (usually a fear response, learned behavior.)

Heidi Gagnon tells me she has spotted a peregrine falcon around Mount Hunger! These beautiful hawks are on the increase. She is also plagued by coyotes. But then, who hasn't heard them howling on the ridge?

That's it for Edgecomb roads and wildlife (with a few West Coast dogs thrown in). What's happening with the Edgecomb human population?

Meanwhile, if life gets too hectic, you can escape to The Lord of the Rings next month at the Lincoln County Theatre.

Remember, I can be reached at 207.633.2978 or at bonesukl@midcoast.com or mailed to 234 River Road, Edgecomb ME 04556!