Linekin Bay Bed & Breakfast

Three Benches Donated To Ease Hikers' Way On Land Trust Trails

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Three Benches Donated To Ease Hikers' Way On Land Trust Trails
Reprinted with permission of the Boothbay Register

First published in the
Boothbay Register
January 2002

The Boothbay Region Land Trust has received gifts of three new benches for hikers' use on three of its properties.

The Linekin Bay Bed & Breakfast, owned by Larry Brown and Marti Booth, donated a bench for the Linekin Preserve, off Route 96 in East Boothbay, opposite the B & B. The bench overlooks the Damariscotta River and will provide a resting spot for tired hikers, or those who wish to sit and admire the view.

Friends and family of the late Laura Kelley Hull donated a bench in her memory. The bench has been placed near Kelly Brook at the Saunders Memorial Preserve off Pleasant Cove Road. The brook was named for the Kelley family which has been in the Boothbay region for at least 230 years.

The third bench, given by friends and family in memory in memory of the late Nola Herman, is located at Lobster Cove Meadow, a preserve that stretches from Route 96 to Lobster Cove. The bench overlooks the wetland at the meadow for the use of hikers and bird watchers.

These properties are just three of the Boothbay Region Land Trust preserves offering trails for the use of residents and visitors to the region.

Linekin Preserve, a 94-acre property, was given to the land trust by the Levinson family. It includes 651 feet of frontage on the Damariscotta River and 2.35 miles of hiking trails. Larry Brown, who is a dedicated stewardship volunteer for the land trust, said the gift of the bench is "just a way of paying back the land trust for all the enjoyment people get from the BUT trails." Many of his B & B guests hike at Linekin and other land trust preserves.

The Marshall E. Saunders Memorial Park is a 22.5-acre parcel on the Damariscotta River where Kelley Brook flows into Pleasant Cove. According to research by Barbara Rumsey, director of the Boothbay Region Historical Society, the Kelley family owned much of the Pleasant Cove area back into the 1700s and operated a mill and brick yard there. Later members of the Kelley family ran the town newspaper, the Boothbay Register, in the mid-20th Century. The new bench there honors the memory of Laura Kelley Hull, whose daughter, Judy Marshall, is president of the Boothbay Region Land Trust. Mrs. Hull was the only known descendant of the Kelley family still living in the area.

Lobster Cove Meadow, a 46.8-acre properly, was bought by the BRLT in 2000 with money raised in a capital fund campaign. Consisting of forested uplands, fields and wetlands, this property is a refuge for many waterfowl and wading birds; more than 90 species of birds have been identified there. The bench there honors the memory of Nola Herman who was a BRLT member and volunteer and lived adjacent to the meadow.

Altogether, the BRLT now owns or maintains more than 900 acres of shoreline properties, islands, woodland, meadows and wetlands in the Boothbay region. There are 18 miles of trails open all year round for hiking, with no admission charge. During the summer, guided tours led by nature experts are conducted at many of the properties. More information on hiking areas and the land trust's work is available at the land trust office, 1 Oak Street, or by calling 6334818.

(Above) ADMIRING THE VIEW. Three Shelties, from left, Finny, Goldie and Cubby, belonging to Larry Brown and Marti Booth who own Linekin Bay Bed and Breakfast, test the bench donated by the B & B at the Boothbay Region Land Trust's Linekin Preserve.

Film Crew Sets Up Shop At East Boothbay B&B

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Film Crew Sets Up Shop At East Boothbay B&B
By Kevin Burnham
Reprinted with permission of the Boothbay Register

First published in the
Boothbay Register
September 23, 1999

During the summer months, resort communities, including the Boothbay region, get "all kinds" of visitors. So when Larry Brown, owner of Linekin Bay Bed and Breakfast and a former policeman, received a telephone call from a man inquiring about using his establishment to shoot some scenes for a low-budget movie, Brown was a bit suspicious.

"I didn't know what to think at first, so I did some checking around and everything worked out," said Brown. On Friday, September 10, Brown welcomed the German-American film crew which has been filming the movie, "Lonesome," in communities along the coast of Maine for the past few weeks.

Brown's B & B was the film crew's second choice for the particular scene in the movie, which is about an 17-year-old girl who has a fight with her parents and befriends a truck driver/country singer who owns a home in Maine. Originally, the Cod Cove Inn in Edgecomb was picked for the scene shot in East Boothbay but a wedding was scheduled on the day set aside for the filming.

The independent film, which is expected to be finished by Christmas and offered to distributors at next spring's film festivals, is expected to appear in small theaters such as the Eveningstar Cinema in Brunswick or the Railroad Square Cinema in Waterville, according to the film's producer Patrick Allen.

The film crew, which will be in Maine until September 27, has been based at Camp Wavus on Damariscotta Lake. Filming has been done in Woolwich at the Montsweag Flea Market, at the Blistered Fingers Blue Grass Festival in Sidney, the Union Fair, Wal-Mart in Augusta and High Island and Tenants Harbor. Allen said the crew will also film at Reunion Station in Damariscotta before finishing the filming in New York in early October.

The film's director is Elke Rosthal, a German-born film student who graduated from New York University where she met producer Patrick Allen. She wrote the story for the film and it's the first feature film for both Allen and Rosthal, who worked on short films from 1983 to 1991.

"We have a great cast and crew," said Rosthal, who gave this newspaper an interview while the crew set up cameras, lights and other equipment. "Lilly, the girl in the movie, is played by 18-year-old Aleksa Palladino, who starred in Woody Allen's film, "Celebrity," and in the award-winning independent film "Manny and Lowe." Her father, played by Brian Delate, played Truman's father in "The Truman Story" with Jim Carrey and also appeared in "The Shawshank Redemption" and "Reversal of Fortune.''

Rosthal said the scene shot at the B&B would be a conversation between Lilly and her mother, played by French actress and model, Marisa Berenson. Berenson, who hasn't done an American film in 12 years, starred in "Cabaret," "Barry Lyndon," and Clint Eastwood's "White Thunder." Rosthal said Berenson is donating her time and talent for two of the five weeks of filming.

"She enjoys doing independent films, which she calls, "the gourmet cooking of film-making"", said Rosthal.

The other male lead, Tom, the truck-driving country singer, is played by John Pyper-Ferguson, whose credits Include television appearances on "X-Files,'' ''Millennium," and the new Fox network program, ''Harsh Realm.''

(Photo to the Left)
ACTOR JOHN PYPER-FERGUSON,
who plays the male lead, Tom, in the movie, acts out a scene filmed in Woolwich. (Susan Gray Photo)

Despite last Friday's rainy weather, the film crew began setting up around noon and were finished around 6 p.m., said Brown.

"They didn't disrupt us much at all," said Brown. "One couple staying with us even asked to be extras in the film. You would hardly have know they were here. They came, cleaned up and left.''

(Above) THE FILM CREW sets up equipment on the porch at Linekin Bay B&B in East Boothbay, just outside a bedroom where a scene for the film, Lonesome, was shot on Friday, September 10. Owner Larry Brown said the crew was very careful not to disrupt the guests or damage the building and grounds.
(Kevin Burnham Photo)

Former Lewiston Police Sergeant makes the transition from Law Enforcement to building an Inn.

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Former Lewiston Police Sergeant makes the transition from Law Enforcement to building an Inn.
By Duey Graham
Reprinted with permission of the Boothbay Register

First published in the
Boothbay Register
November 5, 1998

I rang the charming old-fashioned crank bell a few extra times as I announced myself at the guest entrance to the newly renovated Linekin Bay Bed and Breakfast late last week. Having known the building as the Sirois household for as long as I could remember, it felt a little strange and a sign of the times to realize how much the area's history continues to evolve around us.

My editor's assignment was simple. Go introduce yourself to Larry Brown. a retired Lewiston police sergeant, compare notes as a fellow retired cop, and find out what possessed him to quit the force, take on the comparatively tame responsibilities of a B&B, and proceed to gut and refurbish the entire sprawling structure.

Having hung up my own holster long ago I really felt no need to ask the twenty-year Lewiston veteran why the change because I already knew the answer. Twenty years of seeing the worst man has to offer is enough for anyone who wears the uniform. Sight unseen I gave him credit for lasting that long.

During his twenty years of service, Brown was bitten on the leg by a man while trying to break up a wild party, and once grew a beard to protest delayed contract negotiations. He saw five chiefs come and go and worked as a "COP on the spot" school-liaison officer for 8 years.

When the Lewiston force initiated what would prove to become the state's model bicycle patrol program, Brown, already physically fit from basketball and running (he participated in the Special Olympic torch run mugging with the likes of the Bruin's Bobby Orr and Celtic's M.L. Carr) became one of the first officers in the two-wheel program and has remained a staunch supporter of community policing.

I already knew the particulars going in. Brown had a college degree, a rarity at the time. He is a physical fitness nut who ate carrots and sipped water long before his fellow officers were asked to give up their donuts. He would even wear snowmobile boots while covering his winter beat. He enjoyed getting to know the people in his care.

Then, to his credit. Larry was able to step back and say enough. He and his wife Marti Booth, a 21-year Special Ed teacher currently working in Warren but soon moving to the Longfellow School in Brunswick, had always been fans of B&B's. They stayed in many throughout their travels and always thought someday they would own one if they could only find the right spot, somewhere with a suitable inn site, a good bagel shop, and a great YMCA. Both considered the heartbeat of the community. When they discovered all three in the region the decision was made. The couple purchased the Sirois home from Al and Agnes, a sprawling 10-room.1850's era structure on Rte. 96 that enjoys a taste of Linekin Bay and lingering sunsets, and moved in ten months ago with their two Shelties, Cubby and Kelly.

THE HONEYMOON SUITE at the near end, rebuilt family quarters at the far end, and newly manicured lawn in the middle highlights this rear view of the Linekin Bay Bed & Breakfast located on Rte. 96 in East Boothbay.

When Larry answered the door, putting off planned errands until we could chat about his plans, I already felt as if I had known him for years. Lean and wiry from recent triathlons, alert from years of protecting his back, and laid back with contentment over his new surroundings. I could see why he made such a good cop.

It was time for a tour. In what I felt was a great move to protect one's sanity in a people oriented business such as a B&B, the Browns decided to utilize the asset of owning a big building by separating the rental and family living quarters with a revitalized common kitchen to serve all of both needs.

As you enter the Inn's threshold you encounter a traditional sitting room, much as it might have looked when the building housed the Holbrook House Store in the 1880’s. Climbing traditional stairs to three rooms overhead, each with private baths, the first I was shown overlooked Rte. 96 and was named 'The Linekin Loft' after its wallpaper, exported from England. 'Crooked Chimney', a room complete with old classic headboards and a view of Linekin Bay, was named after the curious brick edifice that climbs her west wall. And to complete the upstairs tour we came to 'Rhapsody in Blue' named for pastel colors inspired by Linekin Bay and possibly a former servant quarters complete with emergency egress stairs to the kitchen.

LARRY BROWN, recently retired Lewiston Police Sergeant and owner, with wife Marti Booth of the Linekin Bay B&B stands last winter alongside a curiously leaning chimney in what would later become a finished guest room by the same name.

Thinking that I had seen it all, Larry next led me back downstairs beyond the large dining room where scrumptious breakfasts will be served, to a work in progress that by next summer will be simply called the 'Honeymoon Suite'. It will feature a large private sitting and living room combination, full bath, majestic view of Linekin Bay. and a large private entrance and deck from which to enjoy a summer's day.

From there it was on to the kitchen where both family and guests will gather, then down to the basement where Larry showed me workout machines he's begun to use again now that the worst of the remodeling is over.

REFLECTING THE AMBIANCE of the Maine way of life, the Linekin Bay B&B dining room provides a very comfortable location to mingle with fellow guests over breakfast.

Never having been in the building before, I had to admit that it was entirely stunning, an ideal setup and location for a bed and breakfast. And that's when Larry asked me to sit down and see the pictures of what it took to reach this stage. The pictures in his play-by-play scrapbook took me by surprise as I realized that he and his family, along with numerous area contractors, had literally gutted nearly the entire structure to the frame, tearing out tons of ancient plaster, old style lathed supports and what seemed like a mile of old hot air duct work that was eventually carted out of town.

A labor of love from the beginning, Larry spent two weeks simply stripping old lacquer from about twenty doors. With his family's help he sheetrocked the entire building, installed a new septic system in the back yard, and endured seven weeks of fun without a kitchen. Now I knew why the bagel shop was important.

The outside garage was torn down and replaced, mis-aligned corners of the home were jacked up and leveled, new electric and plumbing lines were laid, the entire structure was purged of blown insulation and replaced with noise reducing batts, and an ancient heating source was replaced with a state of the art oil hot air heating system that keeps the building snugly warm for guests year round.

RAZING THE ROOF of the former Sirois garage to make way for the Brown living quarters, contractor Pat Farrin wades his Cat through the first phase of last winter's alterations.

Mild weather helped the project progress fairly on schedule for the Brown’s last year·considering how fickle winter can be on the Maine coast. The blisters, calluses, and nights and nights huddling with family members between daily renovations are finally becoming a memory as the year round B&B has emerged from the dust of hard work.

The grass was seeded by Pat Farmer in June with a perfect three weeks of rain and produced a new lawn by September. Thanks to the color coordination talents of John and Maureen McGhee, the various rooms took shape and form, and with a humble thanks to the warmth of the entire community and understanding of some great neighbors who were involved in the entire project. Larry and Marti have no doubt they are now where they are supposed to be. Welcome aboard. Sarge, and pass the bagels.

The Holbrook Store on Linekin Neck, 1866 - Part II

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The Holbrook Store on Linekin Neck, 1866
Part II
By BARBARA RUMSEY
Reprinted with permission of Barbara Rumsey

First published in the
Boothbay Register
January 9, 1997

This week's article continues detailing life on Linekin Neck through information found in an 1860s Holbrook store account book. Of the purchases, most were food, and nearly all were staples. The most common items were sugar, pork, lard, molasses, and saleratus (baking soda).

Holbrook House & Store on Linekin Neck about 1890
The attached store was located on the right side of the structure.

Molasses

An enormous quantity of molasses was consumed. In the first two months of sales, fifteen families bought between one and nine gallons of molasses at 60 cents a gallon, most buying more than five gallons. Buyers brought their own containers to fill from the barrel, George Vanhorn having an odd sized one since he customarily bought one and a half gallons at a time. Molasses, half the cost of sugar, was a universal sweetener; and poured on bread, it was a common simple meal or dessert.

Some residents may have fermented or distilled molasses. I remember Cecil Pierce telling me that about 80 years ago, a Mr. Graves on Southport had a still and made his own rum. One day while Cecil was working at Pinkham's Store, Graves came and spotted a spoiled barrel of molasses with a layer of dead flies an inch thick on it. He declared it was just what he wanted and took it home to power it up.

Flour and Fish

Holbrook's sales of flour and fish are noticeable by their absence. Of the approximately 3,200 different transactions, less than ten involved flour and fish. According to Cecil, on Southport people ordinarily bought their flour "in wood'' in 196-pound barrels or sometimes in 24 1/2-pound paper bags, an eighth of a barrel. Though nearly no Holbrook flour sales are recorded, in December 1868 the store sold 42 (empty) 25 cent flour barrels to the Suffolk Oil Company, a pogie factory. The store perhaps had another building with its own account book dedicated to such bulk items as flour and fish, maybe down by the water where the goods would have been delivered and stored. Similarly, at Pierce & Hartung's hardware store on the east side, you entered the store for tools and so on, but went down back by the water to get your lumber.

Many of the Linekin Neck fishermen may have made their own fish, salting and drying their catch for home consumption. In terms of purchasing fish, Lester Barter explained to me how Harbor townspeople bought fish when he was young in the 1910s, and it probably was the same on 1860s Linekin Neck. Lester's family bought slack salted pollock by the kench. A kench was about 20 or 25 pounds of dried fish, laid alternately head to tail, tied up in a bunch for sale - no box, no paper, just the fish and twine. The Barters ordered theirs from Chris Nicholson of Monhegan Island, who sent notes to his customers alerting them when he would arrive at the Harbor with their orders, at which time the clients would cluster at the dock to get their fish. Lester said Monhegan fish was high quality since it was said there were few flies out there. Fish drying on flakes in the open air naturally attracted a lot of flies, and according to Lester, cayenne pepper was, often sprinkled on drying fish to discourage flies.

Vegetables, Milk, Tobacco, and Fruit

Noticeable by their absence from the Holbrook account book are vegetables and milk, a good indicator that almost everybody had a cow and a garden, generally the state of things locally. An exception - December 1, 1866, George Vanhorn bought 68 pounds of turnips at a penny a pound. Winter to me would look pretty bleak with all those turnips to get through.

Lesser amounts of hard bread, salt, potatoes, crackers, veal, beef, tallow, beans, tobacco, tea, coffee, rice, and eggs were sold. Tobacco was sold in many ways: by the head, the hand, the fig, the plug, the pound, and the pack. A pound cost 90 cents, while a fig, a plug, a hand, and a head, perhaps all the same thing, cost 16 cents; though sometimes a plug was 6 cents. Raisins at 30 cents a pound and apples at 18 cents a pound were the only fruits available, with one exception. In 1867 six oranges were sold. Perhaps they arrived at the store via the sloop Little Nell which bought some items May 31, 1867. The first two oranges sold for 4 cents on June 1, the second two for 5 cents on June 3, and the last two for 8 cents the same day - now that's 100% inflation in two days! Nutmeg, cassia, mustard, cloves, and a very little peppermint were the only members of the spice/herb family that passed over the counter. Luxuries such as candy, gum, and peanuts were rarely sold. I have no idea what a 10 cent "mottle nappy" is -a tablecloth? The above foods were nearly all that were sold. Page after page you see the same items over and over.

The Pogie Factories

The Holbrooks provided labor and transportation for the pogie factories, fish plants that processed the netted pogies (menhaden) for oil and fertilizer. The population zoomed up with imported labor when the factories ran from late spring to fall. On the 1870 census, about a third of the population between Priest's Hill and Grimes Cove were the 72 extra pogie workers, many from Rhode Island, the birthplace of the pogie fishery. There were dormitories for the workers, many of them Cape Verdean blacks from Rhode Island.

The Holbrooks often rented their oxen to Peck & Glover (a pogie factory located just north of the store) for $1.50 a day, as much pay as a man. The many entries for "Holling out Sane" imply they had a rig on their wharf to haul the pogie ,vessels' : seines. Every September they- hauled the Gallup factory's "carrarway boats" and launched them every spring, probably storing them in the fields. In May of 1867, they brought Peck & Glover's boats and sails from the Harbor where they had been stored. In 1867 Peck & Glover might have had trouble making their payroll because on a few occasions that summer the factory borrowed more than $100 from the store. On October 20, 1868 Nathaniel Foster rented oxen to haul rockweed and chum (fish scrap), probably to fertilize his garden. A few days later, the Holbrooks bought a ton of scrap from the Suffolk Oil Works, probably for fertilizer. The factories were shutting down and extra produce was being disposed of.

The pogie factories seemed to take some care of their property, apparently having sheep which the Holbrooks sheared every May and gardens that the Holbrooks "ploughed" and harrowed every June. In May of 1869 the Holbrooks charged the Suffolk Oil Works for "self and oxen on potatoe ground." No doubt the pogie factories grew what food they could to feed their help. Often the sloop Shannon picked up groceries from the store for a pogie factory's "cookhouse."

The Holbrook business filled many roles. It served as a grocery store, a hardware store, a dry goods store, a stable, a bank, a renter of heavy equipment (oxen), a shoe repair shop, and a boat storage facility. You begin to see how such a typical small community supplied everything for itself with one-stop shopping. The Holbrook store was the mall.

About the Author.....

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Barbara Rumsey

Barbara Rumsey has lived in Boothbay Harbor since she was six years old. She presently serves as the Executive Director of the Boothbay Region Historical Society.

She has written one book herself titled"Hodgdon Shipbuilding and Mills" and is currently working on another solo effort. She has also contributed to several other books about the history of the Boothbay Region, and has had many of her shorter works published in the local newspaper - The Boothbay Register.

About the Boothbay Region Historical Society & Museum....

The Boothbay Region Historical Society was organized in 1967 for the purpose of bringing together individuals interested in local history and collecting and preserving records and artifacts relating to this region and the people who have lived and worked here.

The Historical Society has on exhibit documents and artifacts from the Indian days and the periods of active fishing, shipbuilding, and trading, into the present century. Fishing gear, tools, and nautical instruments are displayed and a guide will be glad to explain their use. A number of photographs of sailing ships, steamers, and "how it was in the good old days" are mounted and many more are on file. Prints may be ordered at modest cost. The Society also has a collection of models of Boothbay vessels built by local artists.

Books and monographs on the history of the region written by local authors are for sale. Within our files is a wealth of genealogical material as well as manuscripts, memorabilia, videos, and newspapers dealing with local matters. Our Society is an active research facility focusing on all aspects of local history.

Contributions for the support of the museum are gratefully received, and new members of the society are welcomed enthusiastically.

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Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538
Telephone: (207) 633-0820

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The Holbrook Store on Linekin Neck, 1866 - Part I

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The Holbrook Store on Linekin Neck, 1866
Part I
About the Author - Barbara Rumsey
Reprinted with permission of Barbara Rumsey

First published in the
Boothbay Register
January 2, 1997

Gloria Knapp at Shop 'n Save always compliments me on my articles but adds, "Do one on Linekin Neck!'' So, here you are Gloria - sorry the Dodges hadn't made it to Linekin yet!

Jere Coosard recently loaned the Historical Society an old E. & E. Holbrook store account book, and it makes very interesting reading, revealing aspects of mid-nineteenth-century life on Linekin Neck. Jere was given the book by Eliphalet Prentiss "Pete" Jones (1899-1991), a grandson of store-keeper Eliphalet Holbrook. The business, at least the general store, was attached to the Holbrook house (formerly owned by Al and Agnes Sirois' but now known as the Linekin Bay Bed & Breakfast owned by Larry Brown and Marti Booth) located on the flat stretch of Linekin Neck. Eliphalet and Ezekiel Holbrook are said to have started their fishing/store business in 1845 and it continued well into the twentieth century.

The book, 216 pages with about 15 entries on each page, runs from May 1866 to September 1869. At a glance, it's obvious that most of the business consisted of repeat customers and repeat purchases. Near Linekin Bay, it was a village store catering to people within walking or rowing distance, although vessels and the booming pogie factories benefited too. The vessels, such as Arrival, Minnawarren, Sailor, Shannon, Western Belle, and Little Nell, bought supplies only in the mild months, roughly April to October.

Linekin Neck Geography

I'm sure many people are aware of how developers introduce seductive new names to entice lot buyers. So throughout Boothbay's history, the tip of Linekin Neck was Green Island Cove, later Grimes Cove, until developers subdivided it into a summer colony a hundred years ago, renaming it "Ocean Point." In the same way, Little River became ''Boothbay Shores" when W. T. Jackson attempted to develop it in the 1920s, and the back side of Perch Island Cove became a developer's "Paradise Point." The Upper Elbow became "Smuggler's Cove'' but the Lower Elbow has stayed untouched by developers. It does have another name, Tibbetts Cove, acknowledging the Tibbetts families, such as Ada Tibbetts, who have lived there for so long.

Growing up in East Boothbay village, I sensed that Linekin Neck started about at the turn to Farnham's Point and the vicinity was the point for the old school districts, with the children north of it walking to the village school, and those walking to the Linekin school below the turn to Little River. Years ago Hazel Poore told me that there was a clear boundary on the Neck too - you were either above or below the white gate, which was situated just south of the turn to Little River. Children knew they needed permission to pass beyond the white gate. Similarly I sensed in East Boothbay that if I went beyond Bill Tompkins' filling station near Meadow Cove Road or Grammy Luke's at the foot of Priest's Hill, I was on my own in unfamiliar territory.

Linekin Neck Families

The repetition of year-round family names builds up a map of the size and extent of the community that frequented the store. All the names from the book's first two months, May 12 to July 12, 1866, are shown in the box.

May 12 - July 12, 1866 Store Patrons
Family	# of Visits	Family	# of Visits
Adams	1	Alley	4
Amiro	11	Bennett	19
Blake	3	Blatchford	1
Brewer	5	Franham	21
Foster	15	Giles	2
Grimes	2	Hagget	1
Hodgdon	9	Keller	19
Linekin	1	Martin	3
Nolan	9	Parsons	1
Poor	39	Preble	1
Rowe	6	Tarr	3
Tibbetts	16	VanHorn	12
Wentworth	20	West	1
Whitehouse	3	Arrival	2
Minnwarren	1	Shannon	5
Gallop	5	Howe & Cotter	7
Peck & Glover	41

Many... Alley, Poor, Tibbetts, and Linekin - are familiar Linekin Neck names while others - Tarr, Nolan, Rowe, Amiro, Foster, and Wentworth - either were here fleetingly for a few decades or the families died out. Almost exclusively, the patrons lived between Grimes Cove and Priest's Hill. The number of houses between those two locations doubled from 15 to 30 between 1840 and:1850, reflecting, I believe, the Holbrooks' starting their business and drawing people to the area. Another 10 were built by 1860; and 15 more by 1870, reflecting the good times brought by the pogie factories.

Generally, those who patronized the Holbrook store most frequently lived closest, while the further away the patrons lived the less they came. Family was primary - new people usually settled on the Neck because of marriage, but new can be a relative thing. The Alleys were new in 1774 when Samuel Alley left North Boothbay to marry Sarah Linekin and live at Linekin. In the mid-1800s, Nancy and Frederic Farnham married George and Orra Brewer, bringing Brewers in; Lucinda and Mary Farnham brought Jackson Tarr and George Martin to the area. Almost always a strange name can be explained by the marriage of a local family member with an outsider - a far cry from today's reasons for settling here or anywhere.

Probably half the marriages took place between Linekin families. Rufus Tibbetts married Asenath Grimes, and Grimeses intermarried with Bennetts and Rackliffs, all now extinct Ocean Point families. Eliphalet and Ezekiel Holbrooks sister Fanny married an Ocean Point Bennett, then a Rowe; their sisters Sally and Dorcas and Lucy married Nathaniel Foster, Joseph Farnham, and Joseph Grimes respectively.

Store Goods

The store was truly general, selling kerosene, matches, lamp chimneys, baskets, papers of stove polish, pails, chamber pots, bowls, pans, brooms, hoes, nails, axes, shot, powder, and gun caps. Material, such as print, cotton, tweed, and thread and buttons were carried for sewing homemade clothes. Stocked clothing were boots, hats, stockings (socks), and "mittings." And it's not hard to tell that ''mk jigs'' are (mackerel jigs), when it's July in Maine and you're situated next to the water!

Medicine and what we now call "personal care products" were sold. "Hair renewer" was sold to some who regretted going bald: Ruglas Poore, John Nolan, Albion Poore, and Simon Farnham all traded money for the dream of a hairy head. Simon was particularly hopeful, buying two bottles. However, it is remotely possible that instead of being poured on the head the hair renewer was taken internally; in a "dry" state, people were inventive about their sources of alcohol. William Keller and others purchased lung balsam repeatedly, and other general medicines sold by the Holbrooks were "panacea" and "catarrh snuff." Some local people reduced their store bill by selling produce to the Holbrooks. For instance, Mary Amiro, Victoria Poor, Sarah Tibbetts, Elizabeth Alley, Jane Blake, Rufus Tibbetts, and John Nolan occasionally sold eggs to the store at 20 cents a dozen, equal to the cost of a pound of sugar, a pound of coffee, or a quarter bushel of potatoes. Mrs. Blake and Mary Amiro supplied mittens, Probably for normal winter wear and for fishermen. George Whitehouse was credited with caulking a boat.

Labor and Rented Commodities

The Holbrooks boarded people and animals, performed work themselves, repaired shoes and boots, and let out animals. They charged Martin Priest for stoning a cellar in 1866; perhaps Priest was busy building a house on Priest's Hill. On January 11, 1869 Nathaniel Wentworth moved from one house to another, renting oxen to haul his furniture. Nathaniel Bennett was billed December 4, 1866 by the Holbrooks for going to the Holbrooks four times and for digging two graves at $1 each. Nathaniel's wife Vashti Grimes Bennett and their ten year old son both died in October.

When the Holbrooks were busy, they hired labor. So May 8, 1869, Simon Alley did some furrowing and hilling out for them. For swift transportation, Holbrook horses were rented, almost always to fetch a doctor. Ruglas Poor did so August 16, 1867, as did W.G. Reed the same day. I remember Hazel Poore telling me that the people on Linekin Neck and elsewhere called East Boothbay "the Mills," short for Hodgdons Mills. May 4, 1867, Andrew Tarr rented a horse to go to the Mills.

Next week. Groceries and Pogie Factories on Linekin Neck.

About the Author.....

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Barbara Rumsey

Barbara Rumsey has lived in Boothbay Harbor since she was six years old. She presently serves as the Executive Director of the Boothbay Region Historical Society.

About the Boothbay Region Historical Society & Museum....

Contributions for the support of the museum are gratefully received, and new members of the society are welcomed enthusiastically.

Boothbay Region Historical Society & Museum
P.O. Box 272
Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538
Telephone: (207) 633-0820

HOURS
Open All Year on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
July & August - Open Wednesdays, Fridays, & Saturdays 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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2008 Newsletter

2008-10-12T05:18:00.001-04:00

Linekin Bay Bed & Breakfast Tenth Anniversary

In 1998 on Labor Day weekend we welcomed our guests, Bernie and Jay Gaudry to Linekin Bay Bed & Breakfast. We were fortunate to have Jay and Bernie as our very first guests as they were so friendly they immediately made us feel at ease as we were new and nervous innkeepers. Celebrating the inn’s tenth anniversary in 2008 provides us a time for reflection. We have welcomed over 4,000 guests since opening the inn. Guests come back to see us each year, others as often as they can, and many have recommended us to relatives and friends.

We have enjoyed the weddings that have taken place at the inn and the newlywed couples who spend their honeymoon here. It has been a pleasure to welcome people celebrating anniversaries, birthdays, and other special occasions. We have hosted families who have taken the entire inn to spend time together. We enjoy seeing guests on vacation relax, rejuvenate and have fun. Bob Newhart greeted guests and served breakfast, but owning a real inn requires a great amount of work. We love living in this beautiful area on the coast of Maine, but what has made it worthwhile for us is all the wonderful people whom we have met throughout the years.

We are grateful for the kind remarks of our guests who say they appreciate the amenities in the rooms and the attention to detail, comfortable and appealing common areas, hearty breakfasts and afternoon desserts, and the beautiful gardens. We are pleased to hear that walking into Linekin Bay B&B feels like coming home. We are asked, “How many years do innkeepers typically run a B&B?” The answer is usually five years. We have doubled this and look forward to many more years welcoming people to our inn. We truly enjoy and appreciate our guests and this is what makes it all worth while. We thank you for your support!

Newest Member of Our Family

We recently adopted a beautiful a 6 year old male Sheltie named Jay Jay. Now don’t be alarmed as Goldie, who turns 14 and Finny 7 are both doing fine. Typical of the breed, Jay Jay is on the timid side, but so far has enjoyed meeting people and can’t wait for the upcoming season as Goldie and Finny have already told him about all the nice guests that come to Linekin Bay B&B.

INDEX

What’s New at Linekin Bay?

As many of you remember when we first opened the B&B, the Whispering Roses room did not have a water view. With the addition of the loft room, it has a sitting room with a beautiful view of Linekin Bay. We have renamed this room the Linekin Loft.

Marti has been redecorating the sun room with new chairs, fabrics, rug, window treatments and an antique pedestal dining table for a warm, cozy and comfortable room to enjoy the sunlight, gardens, and water views.

The Rhapsody in Blue room has a new look with more elegant fabric on the chaise, new rugs and lamps. Also look for new lamps in the rooms for better light for reading.

Come celebrate our tenth anniversary and enjoy the many activities in the Boothbay area and the beauty of the coast of Maine.

Boothbay Region Land Trust

The Boothbay Region Land Trust protects over 900 acres of land, maintains miles of hiking trails, and provides access to the coast for recreation and working waterfront. BRLT is continually working on preserving the natural beauty of this area. The newest project, which Larry is heading, involves building multi-use trails for hiking, bicycling, and cross-country skiing on a recently donated 130 acres of land. This property, with rolling hills and a small pond, is located on Ocean Point Road.

People are enthusiastic about having bicycle trails on the peninsula. To learn about the many programs and events that BRLT sponsors go to www.brlt.org.

Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens

Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens Another jewel in our area is the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens. CMBG had its dedication this past June.

Our guests have greatly enjoyed the beautiful gardens, trails, café and gift shop. Thanks to a million dollar donation, CMBG will be starting work on the Garden of Five Senses which is scheduled to open in 2009.

This season Linekin Bay B&B will offer discounted tickets to guests for entrance to CMBG. To see the many events and programs at the Gardens go to www.mainegardens.org.

Around Town with Larry Brown

Larry’s latest venture is a new show on the Boothbay Region Cable TV Station. The first show of “Around Town with Larry Brown” brought Larry and Finny to the Grand Opening of the Boothbay Animal Hospital.

Other shows featured Linekin Bay Woodturning in Ocean Point where mahogany logs are turned into beautiful bowls, interviews with indoor cyclists participating in spinning classes at the YMCA, and interviewing the Boothbay fire chief about the upcoming state fire convention they will be hosting.

It has been interesting talking to people in our community about what they are doing.

2008 Events

The Boothbay Region has many unique festivals and events. The following is a list of some of the festivals and their dates for 2008.

Fisherman’s Festival - April 25, 26, 27
Maine Photography Show - May 10 thru 25
Lobster Boat Races - June 21
Windjammer Days - June 24, 25
Old Fashion 4^th of July Celebration - July 4
International Rock Skip Contest - July 5
Antique Auto Days - July 19, 20
Jazz Festival Weekend - July 18, 19, 20
Land Trust Boatbuilders Festival - August 3
Shipyard Cup - September 6, 7
Fall Foliage Fair - October 11, 12
Early Bird Sale/PJ Party - November 22
Harbor Lights Festival - December 6

The Boothbay Harbor Chamber of Commerce has a yearly calendar with all the area events. It is: www.boothbayharbor.com

For more information about these festivals visit our
Events Page
call us at 1-800-596-7420
or e-mail us at info@linekinbaybb.com.

GIFT CERTIFICATES

A gift certificate for a stay at Linekin Bay Bed & Breakfast is a great way to give someone you care about an opportunity for a fun and relaxing get-away. Gift certificates make great birthday or anniversary presents. We can make arrangements with you so that their entire stay is paid for or you can purchase a gift certificate for $100.00 or whatever amount you choose.

2006 Winter Newsletter

2006-11-12T05:22:00.000-05:00

Romantic Seaside Escape

We are pleased to announce our "Romantic Seaside Escape" which runs from January until May 1, 2006.

The crowds are gone and you can enjoy a peaceful walk at Ocean Point, play tennis or racquetball at the YMCA or just spend a cozy, relaxing afternoon in front of a fireplace with a good book.

It includes a two night stay in the guest room of your choice, hearty breakfast for two each morning, afternoon refreshments, two one-hour massages with a licensed massage therapist, and a $50 gift certificate to a local restaurant.

The price of this package is $350 for a room with a queen bed and $375 for a room with a king bed. Please add 7% Maine lodging tax. Call us toll free at 1-800-596-7420 to make your reservations and let us help you relax and rejuvenate.

Linekin Bay B&B Gardens

We have completed our three year landscaping plan with Kathy Court and are very pleased with the beautiful gardens she has created. Before owning the inn Marti did not know a weed from a plant, but she is learning and enjoys working outdoors and spends many hours maintaining the gardens. The bluestone patio is surrounded by the Patio Garden of colorful perennials.

We have purchased new wicker furniture for the patio and also for the Holbrook Suite porch. The Shore Garden features Adirondack chairs surrounded by deep pink roses, day lilies, bayberry and winterberry holly. The antique cart in the front sits amid hosta, astilbe, ferns and other shade loving plants. Near our towering horse chestnut tree hydrangea, rhododendron, viburnum are growing. In the fall as you step out of your car, vibrant black-eyed susan, chrysanthemum, sunflowers and sedum will greet you.

Geocaching

Marti’s sister, Mary Beth, has introduced us to a new activity called geocaching, which is an adventure game for GPS users. A GPS unit is an electronic device that can determine your approximate location on the planet. We now have a GPS unit at our B&B so guests can join in the fun. In geocaching (GEO from geography and CACHING for the process of hiding a cache) the GPS device is used to locate caches which are hidden all over the country.

The locations of these caches are shared on the internet. GPS users can use the location coordinates to find the caches. Mary Beth met with the executive director of the Boothbay Region Land Trust, Julie Lamay, who was very excited about having these caches on land trust properties. Larry will be helping to hide the caches and monitoring the activity. The purpose is that geocaching will encourage more people to hike and explore our scenic nature preserves.

Notes of Interest

Wireless Internet

We are pleased to offer both wireless 802.11b & 802.11g internet access for our guests to use with their laptops. Thanks to our good friend and computer genius, David Gudas, each room in the inn has Adelphia high speed internet access. We are very appreciative of his efforts and know that guests will enjoy this convenience.

Expansion at Linekin Preserve

Recently, a generous summer resident donated 40 acres of land adjacent to Linekin Preserve, the Boothbay Region Land Trust's largest property located across the street from our B&B. Larry, who is steward for Linekin Preserve, and others walked the new area and feel that this will be a great addition to Linekin Preserve. The Land Trust plans to develop trails this spring, so guests will be able to enjoy hiking trails this summer.

Penguin Plunge

For the fourth year in a row, Larry braved the 44-degree water on New Year's Day and ran into the ocean at Ocean Point as part of the "Penguin Plunge" to raise money for the Boothbay Region YMCA. This year Larry, who is a regular on a local cable sports talk show called "Bob's Bullpen" interviewed participants and spectators at the Penguin Plunge, which has become the social event in Boothbay on New Year's Day. He even talked friends, David & Pauline Gudas, into doing the plunge and they are planning on coming back in 2007.

2006 Penguin Plunge - Grimes Cove

Are you interested in an invigorating start to the New Year in 2007? We have rooms available at a special rate for Penguin Plungers. After the Penguin Plunge you can head to the Botanical Gardens for their New Year's Day "Here Comes the Sun" Bonfire Party. Enjoy roasted hotdogs, marshmallows and s'mores as you listen to bagpipe music around a blazing fire.

Festivals, Festivals, Festivals!

The Boothbay region has many unique festivals. The following is a list of festivals and their dates for 2005:

Fishermen’s Festival	April 28, 29 & 30
Maine Photography Show	April 29 - May 14
Boothbay In Bloom	June 11
Lobster Boat Races	June 17
Windjammer Days Festival	June 27-28
Rock Skipping Contest	July 8
House & Garden Tour	July 14
Antique Auto Days	July 15 & 16
Jazz Festival Weekend	July 21, 22 & 23
Boothbay Boat Builders Festival	August 6
Shipyard Cup	September 8 - 10
Fall Foliage Fair	October 7 & 8
Scarecrows and Pumpkins at the Gardens	October 14
Early Bird Sale/P.J. Party	November 18
Harbor Lights Festival	December 2
Winter Wonderlands Tour	December 9

Our four guest room B&B is a perfect size to bring friends or relatives and book the entire inn. For more information about these festivals visit our web site www.linekinbaybb.com and click on the Events button, call us at 1-800-596-7420 or e-mail us at info@linekinbaybb.com. The Boothbay Harbor Chamber of Commerce website has a yearly calendar with all area events. It iswww.boothbayharbor.com.

For more information about these festivals visit our
Events Page
call us at 1-800-596-7420
or e-mail us at info@linekinbaybb.com.

Recipe
Blueberry French Toast- (serves 6)

This recipe is a hit with guests, especially when I let them know that Maine is the top producer of wild blueberries, which is what I use. The cinnamon swirl bread works well with the blueberry sauce.

Blueberry French Toast

12 slices of: Pepperidge Farm French Toast swirl thick sliced bread or Thomas thick slice bread
4oz. cream cheese
6 eggs
1 tsp. cinnamon
12 oz. milk
4 oz blueberry jam

Spread cream cheese over a piece of bread and on another piece of bread spread blueberry jam. Put them together just like making a sandwich. Place in a greased 9 by 13 baking dish. Do this with the rest of the bread. Beat eggs and milk and pour over the bread (I use a blender). Let set for a couple of minutes and turn over each “sandwich” so that the liquid mixture absorbs evenly. Cover and place in ref. and let set overnight.

Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes, checking to see when top just starts to get crispy.

Blueberry Sauce

1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons corn starch
1 cup water
2 cups, blueberries
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Combine sugar and corn starch. Add water-bring to a boil stir enough so that mixture does not stick. Add in butter, lemon, & blueberries simmer 8-10 minutes stirring occasionally. Spoon over French Toast.

GIFT CERTIFICATES

Are you looking for a birthday, anniversary or Christmas present for a friend, relative, or special person in your life? A gift certificate for a stay at Linekin Bay Bed & Breakfast is a great way to make someone feel special. We can make arrangements so that their entire stay is paid for or you can elect to pay a set amount towards the stay.

2005 Winter/Spring Newsletter

2005-10-12T05:25:00.000-04:00

Changes at Linekin Bay B&B

We were busy this year implementing a new landscape plan with Cathy Court of Landscape Gardens & Design. We are adding three new gardens, improving our existing gardens, and last spring we had a patio of bluestone built with a pergola for shade above it. A “Patio Garden” of perennials was planted surrounding the patio. Our guests found the patio a perfect place to relax while enjoying the views of Linekin Bay and the gorgeous sunsets. A path of bluestone leads from the patio to the “Shore Garden,” where there will be another area for guests to sit, relax and enjoy the sunshine. The “Shore Garden” will be planted this spring. Vines growing on the pergola columns and patio furniture are in the works for the coming season.

Mid-coast Maine - So Many Things to See & Do

We decided to locate our B&B in East Boothbay because the Boothbay Region is one of the best destination areas in the State of Maine. There are so many activities and events offered here and the beauty of the peninsula is outstanding through all four seasons. Over the years the length of stay of our guests has been increasing to take full advantage of what the area has to offer. These include: Puffin & Whale Watches, sailing on a windjammer, excursion boats for harbor and lighthouse tours, kayak, lobster bakes, museums, art galleries, antique stores, great shopping, seafood restaurants, golf, tennis, music, hiking, historic sites, sport fishing, or your visit can be a peaceful time to relax and refresh your soul.

A great reason to stay at Linekin Bay B&B is that it can be your home away from home as an hour’s drive from our inn can bring you to fun places to visit for the day. A short ride up the coast brings you through the lovely town of Damariscotta and then to the rocky coast of Pemaquid. The lighthouse here is located on land, rather than an island, and you can climb the steps to the top and see for miles. Traveling north on Route 1 brings you to the town of Thomaston, which boasts beautiful ship captain’s homes and the interesting Maine State Prison Store. The next stop on Route 1 is Rockland, the home of the Farnsworth Art Museum. Visit Camden where you can see master schooners in the harbor and enjoy elegant gift shops and restaurants. Drive or hike to the top of Mt. Batty and enjoy magnificent views of Camden Harbor.

Traveling south on Route 1 brings you to the antique stores in Wiscasset, the Maine Maritime Museum in Bath, the L.L. Bean Store in Freeport, and Portland Head Light, historic sites and shops in the Old Port area of Portland. Don’t forget to spend a day on Monhegan Island where you can hike trails high above the ocean or stroll through the village and visit the art studios. Marti & Larry will be happy to help you plan a memorable day in Boothbay or a day trip around mid-coast Maine.

Notes of Interest

Penguin Plunge
For the third year in a row, Larry braved the 44-degree water on New Year’s Day and ran into the ocean at Ocean Point as part of the “Penguin Plunge” to raise money for the Boothbay Region YMCA. He even talked Marti’s sister, Mary Beth, who is from Austin, Texas into doing the plunge. Lots of money was raised and plungers as well as spectators had a great time.

Sail on the Tribute
After his ‘Penguin Plunge’ Larry warmed up by thinking of summer days on Linekin Bay. We like to hear about the activities our guests find memorable so that we can recommend them to others. On your next visit don’t miss the opportunity to sail with Captain Roger Marin, and his wife, Laurie, on their 40-foot sloop, the Tribute. They take two to six guests, which provides for a relaxing sail and they will let you take a turn at the helm. Roger and Laurie cruised for two years with their sons and they have entertaining stories to share with you. Everyone who has sailed with them returns to the B&B totally rejuvenated.

The Boothbay Region Offers
Great Opportunities to Explore Nature

One of the great benefits of visiting this area is the opportunity to be outdoors and enjoy the natural beauty of Maine. One of the jewels of our peninsula is the Boothbay Region Land Trust. There are 15 BRLT properties, which offer degrees of hiking from moderately easy to good exercise. Many of our guests have enjoyed hiking Linekin Preserve, which is across the street from our inn. We will be happy to help you chose a land trust property to explore.

Another jewel in Boothbay is the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, which is Maine’s first major botanical garden. Started in 1991 by a small group of people, the gardens are located on 128 acres and are a perfect way to enjoy the quiet beauty of the Maine woods and the rocky shore. There are two miles of walks, trails and drives to the gardens. Enjoy the Fern, Wetlands, Shoreland, and Rhododendron Gardens. The CMBG is growing and in 2006 an Education and Visitor Center and five acres of themed gardens will open. Some of the events planned for 2005 include: June- “Art in the Garden’ Gala, July 15 – “Hidden Treasures” House & Garden Tour, August 13 – “Annual Island Tour,” and December 10 – “Winter Wonderland Holiday House Tour.”

For more information on events and workshops sponsored by
BRLT and CMBG, visit www.bbrlt.org and www.mainegardens.org.

The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor
Returns to its Days of Glory

In 2003 a group of residents became the new owners of the legendary Opera House. It is now operated as a not-for-profit organization and the owners have created a place for performances and activity for the creative life of the Boothbay region. The first performance was by singer Jackson Browne, who raised $30,000 to help with the renovations to restore the building to its former beauty. The Opera House was built in 1894 and was originally the home for the Masons and Knights of Pythias. It has lasted through many different uses and the current owners did not want to see it torn down, which has been the fate of many opera houses in Maine.

Events are being scheduled for 2005 including an Oscars Party on February 27 and a concert by Blues rocker Rory Block on March 12. The Lincoln Arts Festival has scheduled the following concerts: A Tribute to Al Corey, Big Band Concert on July 15, Muriel Havenstein on July 20, and the Glen Miller Band on July 23.

For updated information on events at the Opera House visit
www.opera-house.org and www.lincolnartsfestival.org.

Festivals, Festivals, Festivals!

The Boothbay region has many unique festivals. The following is a list of festivals and their dates for 2005:

Fishermen’s Festival	April 29, 30 & May 1
Lobster Boat Races	June 18
Boothbay in Bloom	June 25 & 26
Windjammer Days Festival	June 21 & 22
Jazz Festival Week	July 15 - 22
Antique Auto Days	July 16 & 17
Yacht Club Regatta & Leukemia Cup	July 16 & 17
Boothbay Boat Builders Festival	July 30
Shipyard Cup	September 9, 10 & 11
Fall Foliage Fair	October 8 & 9
Early Bird Sale/P.J. Party	November 19
Harbor Lights Festival	December 4

Our four-guest room B&B is a perfect size to bring friends or relatives and book the entire inn.

Above: Windjammers sailing on Linekin Bay
(Taken during the 2004 Windjammer Days Festival)

Above: Windjammers arriving in Boothbay Harbor
(Taken during the 2004 Windjammer Days Festival)

For more information about these festivals visit our
Events Page
call us at 1-800-596-7420
or e-mail us at info@linekinbaybb.com.

Special Thanks to Our Returning Guests

We would like to thank all of you who have made return stays to our B&B. We enjoy getting to know our guests and seeing familiar faces come through the door is a great pleasure. We would also like to express our appreciation to all of you who have recommended our inn to others. To show our appreciation we are offering the following special.

The “Quiet Season Getaway Package” which runs in March and April includes a two night stay at our B&B, a welcome tray with cheese, crackers, and a bottle of sparkling cider and a $25.00 gift certificate towards dinner at the Thistle Inn. A two-night stay is $200 (plus 7% room and lodging tax) for your choice of any of our four beautiful guest rooms. Just remember to request the “Quiet Season Getaway Package” when you call to book.

The crowds are gone and you can enjoy a peaceful walk at Ocean Point on a crystal clear day. Explore one of our Land Trust trails. Play tennis or racquetball at the YMCA or relax in front of a fireplace at our inn with a good book. Several spas stay open year round and we would be happy to make arrangements for you to enjoy a massage, facial, manicure & pedicure, reflexology, whirlpool footbath or foot massage.

GIFT CERTIFICATES

2004 Winter/Spring Blog

2004-10-12T05:27:00.000-04:00

Changes & Improvements

Marti delved into decorating last winter. Our improvements at the B&B include luxurious new bedding in the Holbrook Suite; the sunroom has new window treatments, floral rugs, and comfortable chairs and settee; the The Linekin Loft room has custom-made pillows and lampshades, and the loft room has colorful braided rugs. The three guest rooms upstairs now have armoires or wardrobes for hanging clothes. Hilary Bartlett of West Harbor Studio spiced up the walls in the Rhapsody in Blue room with beautiful stenciling. Our kitchen has been transformed with a yellow color wash and stenciling. Our friend and carpenter, Jim Roberge, built a beautiful oak cabinet for the sunroom that houses a guest refrigerator, icemaker, ice buckets and microwave.

The Crooked Chimney room has a bright new look. The chimney still “crooks,” but the room has been painted light green. Lace curtains and a colorful quilt add to the charm of this room. Artist Suzanne Norton has hand painted delicate vines and roses on the walls in the bedroom and bath. Although this is our smallest room, it is becoming a favorite of many guests. Marti keeps telling Larry that she is “finally finished” with her decorating changes, but he has heard that too many times to believe it.

Burnt Island Lighthouse

This past season a new “must see” opened in The Boothbay Region. Elaine Jones, who works for the Maine Department of Marine Resources, has created the Burnt Island Living Lighthouse program.Board the Novelty for a ten-minute scenic cruise to Burnt Island. Visit the restored buildings which serve as a living history museum and listen to the stories of the people who portray a lighthouse family who once called Burnt Island home. Climb the winding stairs into the lantern room of the lighthouse. Enjoy nature trails, fishing, or a picnic by the water. Many of our guests visited Brunt Island last summer and enjoyed the experience very much. As Larry says, “It has everything you could want: a boat ride, lighthouse, a theater type performance, nature trails and it only costs $20.”

Maine Interstate Redesignation

Beginning in January 2004 the highway system in Maine will change to a mileage-based system. The Maine Turnpike from Kittery to Houlton will become I-95. I-295 will begin in Scarborough extend through Portland and Brunswick and end in Gardiner. The exit numbers will be based on mileage. When traveling north to the Boothbay Region, you will now take exit 52 on the Maine Turnpike and travel north on I-295 to Brunswick, exit 28. Thirty-seven other states use a mileage-based system and it should be an improvement once people get used to the new system.

Quiet Season Getaway Package

We are pleased to announce our "Quiet Season Getaway Package." This special, which runs from February until the end of April, includes a two night stay at our B&B, cheese, crackers, and a bottle of sparkling cider to welcome you and a $25 gift certificate to The Carriage House Restaurant. Owner Tom Carroll sweetens this offer with two complimentary glasses of wine.

The best part of this special is the price. A two night stay is $200 (plus 7% room and lodging tax) for your choice of any of our four beautiful guest rooms. Just remember to request the "Quiet Season Getaway Package" when you call to book.

The quiet season is one of beauty and tranquility on the Boothbay peninsula. Take a break from your busy routine and experience Boothbay without the crowds this winter or spring. You will return home rejuvenated. Enjoy a walk around Ocean Point, snowshoe on a land trust property, savor a delicious seafood dinner. Soothe your soul with a therapeutic massage, reflexology, aromatherapy, Reiki, spa treatments, or a yoga class, all are offered year round in Boothbay Harbor. Sleep under our new down comforters, relax in front of a fireplace, and awake to Larry's hearty breakfast.

Publications

We were fortunate again to be included in some notable publications. One was “The Discerning Traveler” a guide to the East’s most memorable, delightful and delicious destinations, which describes our inn in the July/August 2003 edition. We were delighted with the very complimentary write-up they did about us. In the February 2004 issue of “Down East Magazine” our inn was described as a great place to stay in an article entitled, “4 Summer Towns For a Winter’s Day-Four Improbable Little Getaways.”

Festivals in Boothbay

Many people are familiar with the summerWindjammer Days Festival. However, there are festivals year round for local people and visitors to enjoy. The following is a list of festivals and their dates for 2004:

Fishermen’s Festival	April 30, May 1 & 2
Lobster Boat Races	June 19
Windjammer Days Festival	June 22 &23
Shipyard Cup	September 10, 11, & 12
Fall Foliage Festival	October 9 & 10
Harbor Lights Festival	December 4

Call (1-800-596-7420) or e-mail (info@linekinbaybb.com) us and we will tell you about these interesting events or visit our"Events Page" for a more detailed events listing. Bring some friends or relatives and book the entire B&B. Come experience the food, music, fireworks, street and boat parades, craft fairs, art shows, trap hauling contests, cod fish relays, and horse drawn wagon rides that are part of these fun-filled festivals.

Our Newest Project

We are presently working with Catherine Court, landscape designer, and are very excited about the landscape plan she has developed. We will be adding to and improving the perennial gardens in the front yard and by the parking lot. The back yard will be transformed with flower gardens, trees, a patio covered by an arbor for shade and a walkway leading to more perennial gardens and chairs in the sun. We plan to build the arbor and patio this spring so that guests can enjoy relaxing outdoors in the shade or sun.

Bernie Gaudry

We were saddened this year when our friend, Bernie Gaudry, died after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Bernie and his wife, Jay, were our very first guests when we opened our B&B on Labor Day of 1998. We were excited to welcome our first guests, but we were also nervous, as we were new to innkeeping. We couldn’t have chosen a nicer couple to walk through our doors. Their kindness, enthusiasm, and friendly manner were a real gift to us as we embarked on our new journey as innkeepers. When they were leaving after that first weekend, Bernie and Jay gave us a beautiful compass and said, “We hope that this compass helps many people find their way to Linekin Bay B&B.” Over the years they have visited us many times, sometimes bringing close friends with them. Bernie was an inspiration to us and to other guests who met him at our inn because of his warm personality and gift for making others feel special. We will forever remember him.

Winter Issue Recipe

Brownie Meltaways

1 package brownie mix
3 cups powdered sugar
5 tablespoons butter
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla
2 tablespoons milk
2 squares (1 oz. each) unsweetened chocolate
1 tablespoon butter

Bake a package mix of brownies to directions and let cool. Melt 5 tablespoons butter in a large saucepan, mix in powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until of spreading consistency. Spread over brownies. Refrigerate until firm (30 minutes). Heat chocolate and 1 tablespoon butter and drizzle over top.

GIFT CERTIFICATES

Are you looking for an anniversary or birthday present for a friend, relative or the special person in your life? How about a gift certificate for a stay at The Linekin Bay B&B? We can make arrangements so that the entire stay is paid for or you can elect to pay a set amount towards the stay. We offer an elegant gift certificate.

2003 Winter/Spring Newsletter

2003-10-12T05:29:00.000-04:00

SNOW AT THE COAST!!!

For the first time since we have lived on the coast, we are getting a real Maine winter complete with record amounts of snow. It is truly beautiful to look out and see the white snow glistening in the sun. We have been strapping on our snowshoes to enjoy great exercise and the beauty of our many land trust properties. Finny and Goldie accompany us and are very happy snow dogs. We have snowshoes available for our guests to use. If you haven’t tried snowshoeing before, Larry will be happy to give instructions. You can try snowshoeing in our backyard before venturing out on one of the many trails on the peninsula. Snowshoeing is easy to learn and lots of fun.

INDEX

OFF-SEASON IMPROVEMENTS

We are involved in two off-season projects this year. Larry and our friend and wonderful carpenter, Jim Roberge, braved some cold and snowy days while completely rebuilding the main entrance and dining room porches at the front of the house. Pictures of our home show that when the house was built in 1878 the two porches were connected. We decided to join the porches and now guests can walk from one to the other. The front porch gets the morning sun making it a great place to sit in the summer and enjoy that first cup of coffee.

We have decided to install air conditioners in the guest rooms. The afternoon sea breeze usually keeps things cool even on the hottest days. However, this was not always the case last summer when for a short period, we experienced some of the warmest temperatures the Boothbay area has ever seen. Each guest room will have a wall unit air conditioner. We feel it will make our guests more comfortable just knowing that air conditioning is available if they need it on a hot summer night.

NEW FEATURES

Mary Sue Weeks of Decorative Illusions recently completed decorative stenciling in the bath of Rhapsody in Blue. It is beautiful and we are thrilled with the new look that our guests will surely enjoy.

In the three guest rooms upstairs we have replaced the clothes racks with wardrobes or armoires. This will give guests more space to hang clothes and will be much more convenient for everyone.

INDEX

CIVIC INVOLVEMENT

In the five years that we have lived in Boothbay, we’ve come to appreciate the spirit of the community and why this peninsula is a special place to live. Larry is an active volunteer with our local land trust, helping with the clearing of trails and serving as steward for Linekin Preserve, which is located just across the street from the B&B. He is on the board of our historical society and was treasurer of the “Light It Up” committee, a group that raised money and installed lights at our community athletic field for night games.

On January 1^st he took part in the YMCA Penguin Plunge running into the 41 degree water at Grimes Cove (and out just as quickly). Larry proudly turned in over $200 he raised from sponsors.


The Penguin Plunge - (Above Left) Donned in a moose antler cap, Larry prepares to “plunge”, (Above Right) Larry has "plunged" and is on the way out. (Below) Larry heads up the beach to find some warmth!

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Romantic Getaway Package

Again this year we are proud to announce our “Romantic Getaway Package.” This special, which runs from January until the end of April, includes a two-night stay at our B&B. Next it’s decision time as you choose how to spend your complimentary $25 gift certificate. Will it be at a local restaurant for a romantic dinner or will you use it towards purchasing an item from our own E&E Holbrook Store?

If you are interested in owning an oil or watercolor painting from one of the area’s fine galleries, Corinne McIntyre is offering our guests 10% off a painting or print. Corinne’s Ocean Point Studio/Visions of Maine is located on Van Horn Road in East Boothbay. Corinne is pleased to announce that hand carved pottery by Fred McIntyre is now available at the studio.

The best part of this “Romantic Getaway Package” is the price. We are offering this package at regular off-season rates. A two-night stay in The Holbrook Suite is $220, The Linekin Loft $200, Rhapsody In Blue $190, and Crooked Chimney $180 (plus 7% room & lodging tax). Just remember to request “The Romantic Getaway Package” when you call to book.

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LOST A GUEST AND GAINED A NEIGHBOR

Recently our most frequent guests, Steve and Daureen Sozanski, let us know that they would be our neighbors as they have purchased a beautiful Victorian home on Ocean Point Road overlooking Mill Pond and Linekin Bay. We’re very happy for them and their daughter, Heather, and welcome them to East Boothbay.

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A SAD NOTE

This past November we were saddened when we had to have Cubby, our Sheltie of 10 ½ years, put to sleep. Cubby had an inoperable tumor that was taking a toll on his health. We sought the opinions of three different veterinarians before making the decision. We’ve received many cards and calls from relatives, friends, and guests expressing their condolences, for which we were thankful and which helped us a great deal. Our other two Shelties, Goldie & Finnegan (Finny) miss Cubby, but otherwise are doing fine and are ready to greet guests and welcome you to Linekin Bay B&B.

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WINTER ISSUE RECIPE
Raspberry Cinnamon Stuffed French Toast
Serves 6

This recipe came about by combining the best of two other French Toast dishes.

12 slices of Pepperidge Farm French Toast Swirl bread
6 oz. cream cheese softened
4 oz. raspberry preserve
6 eggs
12 oz. milk
1 Tbs. vanilla

Mix cream cheese and raspberry preserve with electric mixer until creamy. Spread this mixture over 6 slices then place other 6 slices making sandwiches. Place in greased 9X13 baking dish. Combine eggs, milk, & vanilla and blend together. Pour over sandwiches. Cover and place in fridge overnight. Bake at 350 for 35-40 minutes or until the top starts to get crispy.

Raspberry Sauce

1 cup sugar
2 Tbs. corn starch
1 cup water
2 cups frozen raspberries
1 Tbs. butter
1 Tbs. lemon juice

Combine sugar & corn starch, add water, bring to a boil-stirring constantly. Stir in raspberries, lemon juice and butter and bring to a boil. Spoon over French Toast.

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THE 2002 SEASON

On Labor Day weekend we celebrated our fourth year as innkeepers. It was wonderful to greet returning guests and to meet new people who came to enjoy the beauty of the Maine coast. We thank all of you who have stayed with us and we look forward to future visits

1999 - 2002 Newsletter Archive

2002-10-12T05:30:00.002-04:00

THE BAYVIEW ROOM IS COMPLETED

We completed our new "Bayview" room, which is a sunroom, last June. Our guests have enjoyed sitting in the comfortable chairs while sipping their morning coffee and watching the lobster boats in the bay. We now serve breakfast in both the dining room and in the Bayview room, which has five large sliding glass windows that provide beautiful views of the water and allow fresh ocean breezes to circulate.

Our guests have also enjoyed sitting in front of the Vermont style stove with a glass of wine or one of Larry's homemade desserts while viewing a spectacular sunset over Linekin Bay. Guests can read brochures of area attractions and magazines as they relax in this bright and airy room.

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The Linekin Loft Now Has a Water View

We recently completed our latest construction project. Our friend and a wonderful carpenter, Jim Roberge, built an oak stairway from The Linekin Loft to the attic. The attic has been transformed into a loft room with a spectacular water view highlighted by a custom floor to ceiling window. This room is furnished with two comfortable overstuffed chairs and a Vermont style stove for relaxing and enjoying the beautiful water view. At the other end is a love seat that can be converted into a twin-sized bed. This room features white B-board walls and ceiling and wide pine board floor.

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In the NEWS

Several publications and guidebooks have had positive information about our B&B. One of our guests, who is a freelance writer for The Boston Globe, wrote an article about visiting the Boothbay area during the quiet season. Her travel section article was very kind to us and generated a number of inquiries and reservations.

Portland magazine did an article about being married along the coast of Maine. Linekin Bay B&B was noted as "having the nicest bridal suite in the Boothbay Region." We were also notified by Yankee Magazine that we have been chosen as one of their preferred inns.

We've also been fortunate to be listed in several guide books: Lonely Planet-New England, Waterside Escapes In The Northeast, Maine-An Explorer's Guide, and The Unofficial Guide to Bed & Breakfasts and Country Inns.

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Romantic Getaway Package

Again this year we are proud to announce our "Romantic Getaway Package." This special, which runs from March until the end of April 2002, includes a two-night stay at our B&B. A bottle of sparkling cider and crackers and cheese greet you when you check into your room. Next it's decision time as you have the choice of a $25 gift certificate to our local restaurant, The Carriage House, where you can enjoy a delicious entrée from their varied menu or choose two high-quality embroidered Linekin Bay B&B T-shirts from our E&E Holbrook Store.

If you are in the market for an oil or watercolor painting from one of the area's fine galleries, Corrine McIntyre of Ocean Point Studio/Visions of Maine located on Van Horn Road, is offering our guests 10% off.

The best part of this "Romantic Getaway Package" is the price. We are offering this package at regular off-season room rates. A two night stay in The Holbrook Suite is $220, The Linekin Loft $200, Rhapsody In Blue $190, and Crooked Chimney $180 (plus 7% room & lodging tax). Just remember to request "The Romantic Getaway Package" when you call to book.

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Special Thanks to Our Repeat Guests

We would like to thank those guests who have made return stays to our B&B. We enjoy getting to know our guests and seeing familiar faces come through the door is a great pleasure.

Guests	Hometown	Visits

Steve & Daureen Sozanski	Topsfield, MA	8
Pete & Barb Newall	Hudson, OH	6
Bernie & Jay Gaudry	Spoffard, NH	5
Don & Jean Prout	Warwick Neck, RI	5
Jean & Joan Bouchy	Williamsburg, OH	3
Bob & Kathy Carleton	Londonberry,NH	3
Jim Cottrell & Harriet Otis	Nutting Lake, MA	3
Mark & Linda Latham	Ashby, MA	3
Bill & Meg Maroni	Newmarket, NH	3
Tom & Bev Mulholland	Lunenburg, MA	3
.. There are 42 couples that have stayed with us two times. Again this year we experienced a higher occupancy rate than the previous year. In fact, we hit our highest occupancy rate of 96% in August.

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FINNY JOINS THE FAMILY

This past July we added a new member to our family. His name is Finnegan and he is an adorable, friendly Sheltie puppy. We got Finny from our good friends in Belfast, Maine, who are breeders and from whom we got Cubby and Goldie.

Finny has been "The Perfect Puppy." Don't we sound just like proud parents? He has been quite a hit with our guests and has taken on the role of greeter at the B&B. Many mornings there is a knock at the door and someone asking, "Can Finny come out to play before breakfast?" Our only concern is that someday Finny will be in a guest's suitcase as they are leaving because we hear comments that he would be a great pet!!

Our Shelties: Finny, Goldie & Cubby

CELEBRITY SHELTIES MAKE THE NEWS

Finny, Goldie, & Cubby are the talk of the Boothbay Region after getting their picture in The Boothbay Register. The accompanying article tells how The Linekin Bay Bed & Breakfast, owned by Larry Brown and Marti Booth, donated a bench for the Linekin Preserve in East Boothbay across the street from our B&B. The bench overlooks the Damariscotta River and will provide a resting spot for tired hikers or those who wish to sit and admire the view. The article states that Larry, who is a dedicated steward volunteer for the land trust, said the gift of the bench is just a way of paying back the land trust for all the enjoyment people get from the Boothbay Region Land Trust properties. Many of our guests hike Linekin and other land trust preserves.

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WINTER ISSUE RECIPE
Chocolate Crunch Brownies

This recipe was added to our homemade afternoon dessert menu this year. It is very easy to make and was quite a hit with our guests.

1 pkg. Brownie mix
7 oz. Marshmallow crème
1 cup Peanut Butter
2 cups (12 oz.) semisweet chocolate chips
3 cups crisp rice cereal

Make brownie mix according to package directions in 9 x 13 baking dish. Spread marshmallow crème over cooled brownies. In saucepan melt chocolate chips and peanut butter. Stir in crisp rice and spread over brownies.

2001 - Spring

Looking Forward to the Upcoming Season
After a long, and for us folks along the coast, a surprisingly snowy winter, it is great to see the days become longer and the sun’s rays warmer. This must mean that soon the flurry of activity at Linekin Bay B&B kicks into gear as we get ready to welcome guests to our inn.
Let’s see what has been going on and what you can look forward to.
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DECK BECOMES AN ALL-SEASON ROOM
Our good friend and web page designer, David Gudas, told a story one time about a couple who were sitting on their deck and discussed how it would be great to have a roof over their deck so that they could get more use out of it. Next, they decided to install windows and winterize it so they could use it year round. This all worked out very well until one day when the wife mentioned that she now needed to have another deck built.
Hopefully, Marti and I will not have this same problem as we have discussed at length the advantages of converting our deck to an all season room. It will allow guests to enjoy breakfast, afternoon beverages and desserts, or an evening glasses of wine while enjoying views of Linekin Bay no matter what the weather brings.
We’ve been planning this 16’ X 23’ room with our resident contractor, Jim Roberge, who has come up with many great ideas to maximize light and view. He will be starting this project in April and if the weather cooperates our May guests will be enjoying it.
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TOLL FREE NUMBER
We now have a toll free telephone number 800-596-7420. Please make note, as it is new and not listed on our brochures.
NEW ADDRESS
Don’t worry, we are still at the same location, but with an E-911 system scheduled to go on line this year, we have a number address: 531 Ocean Point Road which replaces HC 65 Box 771.
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DOWN EAST MAGAZINE
The April 2001 issue of Down East features an article titled “The Quiet Side of Boothbay.” Author Elizabeth Peavey points out what we all know,
“Largely eclipsed by the reputation of Boothbay Harbor, the little village of East Boothbay is by any measure one of the loveliest coastal communities in Maine. Fairly self-contained, still populated mostly by Mainers, and home to a successful boat building industry, it is also dotted with comfortable inns and B&Bs and great places to eat.”
Many great photos compliment this article, which focuses in on the less explored areas in The Boothbay Region.
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BOOTHBAY REGION HISTORICAL SOCIETY
The Boothbay Region is rich in history and this is showcased at our historical society located at 72 Oak St. just across from the time & temperature sign at The first Bank of Damariscotta. There are seven rooms displaying everything from a lighthouse light, shipbuilding photos and tools, to photos of many of the grand old hotels and buildings which make our area so interesting to learn about.
Open 10-4 Wed., Fri., & Sat. during the summer and 10-2 on Sat. during the rest of the year, the historical society is free. They do offer a wide assortment of books for sale,
which detail the history of the area. This year they are holding a raffle for a framed, original oil painting by Alden Stickney ofThe Steamer Virginia. Larry was recently asked to become a trustee on the board and graciously accepted.
Now a somewhat historical question about the Boothbay Region, “What famous musical staring Shirley Jones and Gordon MacRae was filmed here in the summer of 1955?” Mention the correct answer when you check in this summer and receive an extra homemade dessert.
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ARRINGTON’S B & B JOURNAL
The following is a letter Larry wrote to Arrington’s B&B Journal, a national publication, which was included in the Feb. 2001 issue “All Inn A Days Work"
My wife and I purchased a home built in 1878 in the mid-coast town of East Boothbay, Maine with the intention of renovating it and establishing a B&B. The house was in dire need of TLC and the project turned into what can best be described as a snowball going down a mountain. It just kept getting bigger and bigger.
We learned two facts about renovations very early into the project: 1) It always takes longer than what you expect and 2) It always costs more.
As we live in a seasonal area, we planned on opening Memorial Day weekend, but kept pushing back the opening as construction was far from finished. In June a caller inquired if we would be open by Labor Day. “Sure” I said thinking that we would definitely be ready by then. I booked our first reservation.
As the summer wore on and Labor Day approached, my wife was less than happy with me for booking this reservation. Working seven days a week from morning to night and with the help of family and friends, we just made it! It was so tight that Thursday morning we were assembling the bed our guests would sleep in when they arrived Friday night.
Our guests, a wonderful couple from New Hampshire, turned out to be an innkeeper’s dream. I could not have chosen a nicer couple for our first guests. Just before they left, they gave my wife and I a beautiful compass and said, “We hope this compass helps everyone find their way to Linekin Bay Bed & Breakfast.”
In the two years that we have been open, this couple has stayed with us five times. Equally complimentary is their referral of two other couples who have stayed with us.
This past April when we lost our Sheltie of 11 years, they sent us a sympathy card. Having guests like these leaves little doubt in our mind that we have chosen a great profession.
Larry Brown
Linekin Bay Bed & Breakfast
East Boothbay, Maine
2001 - Winter
Three Diamond Ratings from AAA
For the second year in a row we have received a Three-Diamond Rating from AAA and are very pleased that we are rated in this category. According to the AAA rating guide Three Diamond Properties “offer a degree of sophistication, additional amenities, services and facilities may be offered, and there is a noticeable upgrade in physical attributes, services, and comfort.”
Tour Books
We are listed in two tour books. “The Unofficial Guide to Bed & Breakfasts in New England” 1st edition and“Lonely Planet-New England” both have descriptions and short write-ups about us. The first tour book gave us a rating and noted, “His fresh-baked cookies are great with tea or cider and their philosophy is no one should leave the table hungry.”
Lonely Planet, a publication popular with our European travelers, mentions: “The village of East Boothbay, 2 miles from Boothbay harbor, is not as touristy or commercialized as Boothbay Harbor. It’s a lot more like the real Maine. The Linekin Bay B&B is owned by an extremely amicable former police officer.” A former guest was responsible for getting us into this book.
MURDER MYSTERY WEEKEND
Along with The Greenleaf Inn and Lion d’Or B&B in Boothbay Harbor we will be putting together a Murder Mystery Weekend on February 2nd and 3rd. On Friday night all guests from the three inns will meet at The Greenleaf Inn for a welcoming party where Christopher’s Boathouse will cater scrumptious hors d’oeuvres and the murder mystery will begin. This will be a BYOB event and Jeff, the owner of the Greenleaf Inn, will supply mixes.
This is a “guest participation program” where everyone will play a character in the murder mystery. You will be given a character and other information before you come here for the weekend. All guests will meet for wine and dinner at Christopher’s Boathouse on Saturday night where we will conclude the mystery. Perhaps you will be the super sleuth who solves the mystery.
Space is limited, so if you’d like to come to the Maine Coast, stay at a romantic Victorian bed & breakfast overlooking Linekin Bay, and solve a murder, please let us know. The weekend Murder Mystery package includes a two night stay at the Linekin Bay B&B with two full breakfasts, the Friday evening get-together at the Greenleaf Inn with catered hors d’oeuvres, and wine and dinner at Christopher’s Boathouse on Saturday night. The cost for the package is $400 per couple.
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NEW POST CARDS
Included with printed copies of Ebb Tidings is one of our new postcards. Arriving guests will have two stamped postcards in their rooms. Just fill it out and we’ll mail it for you.
Front Back
We’re happy to make it easier for you to send a postcard to your friends or relatives. Especially those who someday might be looking for a B&B to stay at. Pretty effective way of advertising for 25 cents, wouldn’t you say?
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ROMANTIC GETAWAY PACKAGE
Again this year we are proud to announce our “Romantic Getaway Package.” This special, which runs from January until the end of April, includes a two-night stay at our B&B. A bottle of sparkling cider and cheese and crackers will greet you when you check into your room, which features a fireplace and spectacular view of Linekin Bay.
Next, it’s decision time as you have the choice of a $25 gift certificate to our local restaurant, The Carriage House, where you can enjoy a fine entrée from their varied menu or choose 2 high quality embroidered Linekin Bay B&B T-shirts from our E & E Holbrook Store.
One of the nicest things about East Boothbay is Ocean Point. Many people start their day with a walk or jog along the twisting road to see the sunrise, listen to the foghorn on Ram Island or watch a lobster boat heading out to sea. Evening brings its own beauty with sunsets that are spectacular.
This brings us to another part of your package. You will receive a coupon for 2 subs, 2 sodas or bottles of water and complimentary pastries from the historic East Boothbay General Store. Take this picnic to Ocean Point where you can sit on the rocks and enjoy a breathtaking view. Marsh & Tammy Irving have made a point of having The East Boothbay General Store known for its great sandwiches, pastries, and wines.
How about an original painting from watercolorist Richard Secor of School Street Gallery or a beautiful photograph by his wife Melissa Goodwin? Both of their works are on display at our inn. As part of your package you will receive a coupon good for 10% off the price of a painting or photograph on display throughout our inn.
You will also receive a 10% off coupon from Mack Bear Gallery and Unique Gift Shop. George & Susan Bear feature original stained glass kaleidoscopes and unique glass art. They are located one-half mile from our inn and will be open by appt. during the quiet season. Larry will be happy to make the call for you.
Ocean Point Studio/Visions of Maine located on Van Horn Road features oil and watercolor paintings. Owner Corrine McIntyre focuses her paintings on the coastal landscape that she loves so dearly. She is offering our guests 10% off.
So you say what is the cost for this “Romantic Getaway Package?” For The Holbrook Suite it is $230, Rhapsody in Blue is $200, and Crooked Chimney is $190 (plus 7% room & lodging tax).
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SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR REPEAT GUESTS
We would like to thank those guests who have made return stays to our B&B. It is like having family members come for a visit. We enjoy getting to know our guests and seeing familiar faces come through our door is a great pleasure.
Guest Name - Hometown - No. of Visits
Bernie & Jay Gaudry - Spoffard, NH - 5
Don & Jean Prout - Warwick Neck, RI - 4
Steve & Daureen Sozanski - Topsfield, MA - 4
Bill & Jean Hamilton - Damariscotta, ME - 4
Bob & Kathy Carleton - Londonderry, NH - 3
Bill & Tammy Armitt - Arlington, TX - 2
Jean & Joan Bouchy - Williamsburg, OH - 2
Rocky & Mary Brinker - Portland, ME - 2
Joel Cauley - Burlington, VT - 2
Dan Dennis - Sunderland,MA - 2
Steve & Katie DiCastro - N. Princeton, MA - 2
Chris & Megan Francis - Milford, CT - 2
Gary & Lisa Gauthier - Southhampton, MA - 2
Lew & Judy Judias - Sturgin Bay, WI - 2
Howie, Tory, & Sam Masters - New York, NY - 2
Jennifer Michaud & Christian Main - Franklin, NH - 2
Duane & Sue Morgan - Vestall, NY - 2
Pete & Barb Newall - Hudson, OH - 2
Lynn & Dawn Norton - Palm Spring, CA - 2
Mark & Jo-Ann Porto - Mendhan, NJ - 2
Kevin & Liz Rollins - Auburn, ME - 2
David & Wendy Shorey - Ipswich, MA - 2
Richard & Pauline - Wells Milton, MA - 2
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WINTER ISSUE RECIPE
Farmer’s Casserole
This recipe is best when made and refrigerated over night. It offers flexibility as you can use ham or vegetarian sausage depending on the dietary wishes of your guests.
Ingredients:
3 cups frozen hash browns
¾ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup diced fully cooked ham or vegetarian sausage
¼ cup chopped onion
¼ cup chopped red or green pepper
4 eggs
1 tsp. dried mustard
¼ tsp. pepper
1/8 tsp. salt
12 oz. evaporated milk
Place potatoes in 8” square sprayed baking dish. Sprinkle cheese, ham (veg. sausage), onions, & pepper over this. Beat eggs, milk, mustard, salt, & pepper. Pour this mixture over all. Cover and place in fridge over night. Remove 30 mins. before baking at 350 degrees for 55-60 mins. (until center is set).
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Seasons Greetings

View our 2000 Christmas Card
As 2000 comes to a close, we would like to wish everyone a Joyous Holiday Season and a Healthy, Happy, & Prosperous 2001.
Please keep us in mind if you are...
Looking for a birthday, anniversary, or Christmas present for that special friend, relative, or person in your life? How about a gift certificate for a stay at The Linekin Bay B&B? We can make arrangements so that the entire stay is paid for, or you could elect to pay a set amount towards the stay. We offer an elegant gift certificate.

2000 - Spring
Our New Look is Here!!
The days are getting longer, the sun feels warmer, and the traffic is starting to pick up. This can only mean one thing in the Boothbay Region-The Tourists Are Coming and here at Linekin Bay Bed & Breakfast we can’t wait!
Enclosed is our new brochure. We are very excited about it and we are especially pleased with the color photos taken by Boothbay’s own Robert Mitchell. Bob has done an excellent job in capturing the character and charm of our bed & breakfast.
Thanks to the guests who offered their recommendations that we consider a new brochure as the old one did not do our inn justice. Our goal is to have a brochure that catches your eye and the initial reaction we have received indicates that it is working.
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What else has changed??
Always keeping in mind the comfort of our guests, we have been busy during the winter making some changes in décor and amenities.
An upholstered chaise lounge and antique rocking chair have replaced the wicker inRhapsody In Blue, whileThe Linekin Loft now has Queen Anne chairs.

Rhapsody in Blue

The Linekin Loft
Crooked Chimney
The response from our guests was so great for the Vermont style stoves, we decided to put one in Crooked Chimney. It has really been great having them in three of our rooms during the “Quiet Season” as we found guests like to enjoy the ambiance of a fire while looking out onto Linekin Bay on a starry night.

Common Room
Common Room
Two new wing back chairs in the common room make for additional seating so that eight guests can comfortably read, play board games, or just relax and talk to new people.
OUTSIDE CHANGES
We can’t wait for warmer temperatures so that we can start our landscaping projects. One problem we have corrected is that of people driving by and not being aware that we have a beautiful water view. Larry has cleared scrub brush on the suite end of the inn where we will be expanding the parking area and adding a perennial garden. The overgrown area at the back of the house has been cleared and will now be seeded for a larger lawn and another perennial garden. Even the old boathouse now has lights. We did this for guests who bring bicycles or other large articles. We will be able to store them in the boathouse.
TELEPHONES AVAILABLE
IN GUEST ROOMS
One of our goals for the 2000 season was to have telephones available for our guests use. We now have telephones in all our guestrooms, which allow for outgoing calls and Internet access. Local calls are free, and you can use your phone cards for long distance.
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New Breakfast Offerings
In keeping with our theme of “A Truly Unique Bed & Breakfast Experience,” Larry has been trying new recipes for our upcoming season.
New entries include: Decadent French Toast with blueberries, an apricot-pecan French Toast, with its own special sauce, and crab quiche. Sweet cornbread and orange-date muffins will also be offered.
The homemade afternoon desserts menu has expanded to include Triple Layer Cookie Bars and Chocolate-Peanut Butter Dreams.
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School Street Gallery
Watercolorist Richard Secor and his wife, photographer Melissa Goodwin are pleased to announce that their web site is up and running.
ww.schoolstreetgallery.com
Created by our web designer, David Gudas of Lewiston, Maine, the School Street Gallery features many of Dick and Melissa’s works which feature coastal scenes and landscapes. Their web page also displays Dick’s Southwest watercolors.
Dick and Melissa are offering all Linekin Bay B&B guests 10% off on any watercolors or photographs on display at the inn or in their gallery. We know that this excellent web site will allow many people to view the work of these talented artists. Best of luck Dick and Melissa!
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Meetings Hosted
In February we hosted The Boothbay Chamber of Commerce for its monthly meeting. Larry is enjoying his time on the board of directors since becoming involved last November.
On March 14^th the Boothbay Region Historical Society held its board meeting here. Local historian and board member Barbara Rumsey has been very helpful in assisting us in researching the history of our house.
The Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens have made us part of their tour this year, which is being held in East Boothbay on June 29th and 30th. Paticipants will be able to tour our inn and enjoy homemade desserts on our deck.
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Cabbage Island Clambake
We have been in touch with Wayne Moore, owner of Cabbage Island Clambakes, who said that he will be able to accommodate an extra 20 people on each boat trip this year.
For those of you who have not experienced these clambakes, look at our web site for Scenes of East Boothbay-Cabbage Island Clambakes. There are photos and a complete description.
To get to Cabbage Island, which you can see from our B&B, you board a large boat at Boothbay Harbor for a guided tour to the island.
After being greeted by Wayne, you can get ready for A true New England Clam Bake which includes: fish chowder, 2 lobsters, clams, corn, onion, potato, all cooked over an open hard wood fire! Topped off with homemade blueberry cake, plus all the coffee and ice tea you’d like.
After the meal, if you can still walk, feel free to play volleyball, horseshoes, or explore the island. If you stand in just the right spot, you can see the peak of our B&B.
The cost is $39.95 per person. The boat leaves Boothbay Harbor at 12:30 a.m. Mon.-Sat. and returns around 4:00 p.m. On Saturday there is also a 5:00 p.m. bake, while on Sunday there are 2 bakes at 11:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.
Cabbage Island Clambakes run from June 25-Sept. 15. Reservations are strongly recommended as last year most of the bakes were sold out by the end of June. Call 207-633-7200.
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SPRING ISSUE RECIPE
Classic Sour Cream Waffles
These have become a staple at our B&B. Their tender cake-like interior are so light you could eat stacks of them especially when topped with Maine maple syrup, fresh berries, or whipped cream. It is a favorite of one of our twelve year old guests, Sam.
Ingredients
1-½ C white flour
½ C wheat flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
½ tsp. salt
1-½ C sour cream
1-1/3 C milk
1 stick butter, melted
Sift the dry ingredients into a bowl and set aside. In a large bowl, beat the egg yolks, sour cream, and milk. Gradually whisk the dry batter into the liquid just until smooth. Gently stir in the melted butter. Let the batter sit for several minutes. In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff. Fold the whites into the batter. Ladle the batter into a preheated waffle iron and cook 4-5 minutes.
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2000 - Winter
Getaway Weekend Special
We are pleased to announce our “Romantic Getaway Weekend Package.” This special which runs from January until Memorial Day Weekend includes a two night stay and:
A bottle of sparkling cider and cheese and crackers will greet you when you check into your room, which features a fireplace and spectacular view of Linekin Bay. Later, after you have settled in and the stress of your week starts to peel away, come into our dining room where a candle lit table and a delicious dinner are waiting.
The menu will vary from fresh fish chowder to pasta dishes and warm breads. Save room for one of our homemade desserts. Before retiring to your room, how about challenging your partner to one of the many board games available in the common room.
One of the best things about East Boothbay is Ocean Point.
Many people start their day with a walk or jog along the twisting road to see the sunrise, listen to the fog horn on Ram Island, and watch a lobster boat head out to sea. Evening brings its own beauty of a sunset, which words alone cannot describe. You really have to experience the sun glistening off the water where on some days it looks like the sky is on fire.
This brings us to another part of your package. You will receive a coupon for two subs, two sodas or bottles of water and complimentary pastries from the historic East Boothbay General Store. Take this picnic to Ocean Point where you can sit on the rocks and enjoy the view. Marsh & Tammy Irving have made a point of having The East Boothbay General Store known for its great subs, pastries, and wines.
Thinking about bringing a piece of the Maine coast back with you? How about an original watercolor from Linekin Bay B&B exhibiting watercolorist Richard Secor of School Street Gallery or a beautiful photograph by his wife Melissa Goodwin. Both of their works are on display at our inn. As part of your package, you will receive a coupon for 10% off the price of a painting or photograph at either our inn or The School Street Gallery.
You will also receive a 10% off coupon from Mack Bear Gallery and Unique Gift Shop. George & Susan Bear feature original lighthouse paintings, stained glass creations, lunarveres, kaleidoscopes, shellery, illuminates, and driftwood art. They are located one-half mile from our inn and will be open by appointment during the quiet season. Larry will be happy to make the call for you.
Ocean Point Studio/Visions of Maine located on Van Horn Road features oil and watercolor paintings. Owner Corrine McIntyre focuses her paintings on her unending inspiration, the coastal landscape that she loves so dearly and the grandeur, joy and contentment found in this unique magical place. She is offering our guests 10% off from January 1 to May 1.
So you say what is the cost for this “Romantic Getaway Package?” For The Holbrook Suite it is $220 and Rhapsody in Blue is $180 (plus 7% room & lodging tax).
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1999 Year End Statistics
For those of you who enjoy this type of thing, here’s what happened at our B&B during the past year. We rented 522 rooms, served 1,052 breakfasts, and broke a lot of eggs.
We had eleven couples spend their honeymoons with us, while twenty celebrated anniversaries. Our guests came from all over the United States - 39 states and from all over the globe - England, Germany, Switzerland, Bermuda, & Canada. We had joggers, hikers, kayakers, cyclists, plus those who took the whole inn for a family get-together, weddings, and reunions. I even think some guests had a lobster or two.
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GIFT CERTIFICATES
Can’t think of a birthday or anniversary present for that special person in your life? How about a gift certificate for a stay at The Linekin Bay B&B?
We can make the arrangements so that the entire stay is paid for, or you could elect to pay a set amount towards the stay. We offer an elegant gift certificate, which can be sent out so that you can surprise your special person.
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ADULT EDUCATION COURSE
On Leap Year Day Tuesday Feb. 29, we will be hosting a Boothbay Region Adult Ed. course at our inn for people interested in learning about starting a bed & breakfast. Along with a tour, participants will learn how the former E. & E. Holbrook home and store built in 1878 became The Linekin Bay Bed & Breakfast in 1998.
Larry & Marti will answer the question “Is running an inn the way we remembered it from The Bob Newhart show, or is there a bit more work? While they answer this question, guests will be sampling our homemade desserts. Don’t worry if you can’t make the course, as we will be more than happy to give you a tour and save one of our homemade desserts just for you.
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LAND TRUST UPDATE
One of the jewels of our peninsula is the properties of The Boothbay Region Land Trust. We always enjoy being able to take our two Shelties for a walk at one of the six properties, all of which have great water views.
A recently completed 93-foot wooden span footbridge arches over the salt marsh between the Ovens Mouth Preserve. It was quite a project because after the concrete abutments were complete, the beams were brought by special barge to the area. On the high tide, the barge was floated over the old ice dam and onto location. As the tide went out the beams settled onto concrete abutments for what the contractor described as “a perfect fit.”
The completed span is so picturesque that it has been compared to a Monet painting. A formal dedication with Gov. Angus King is planned later in the year. In the meantime hikers who wish to explore both of the Ovens Mouth properties are enjoying the footbridge.
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RECIPE
Warm Spice Fruit Dish
With the coming of winter, when warm foods act in a dual capacity, I serve a warm spice fruit dish. It also works well because with the exception of apples, you use canned fruit, which is not as costly as fresh fruit at this time of year.
Ingredients:
1 -16 oz. can sliced peaches
1 -15 oz can pineapple chunks
1 -16 oz. can sliced pears
1 -17 oz. can apricot halves
2 -Granny Smith apples, cored, peeled, & sliced
1 -stick butter or margarine melted
¾ cup brown sugar, firmly packed
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ground cloves
1 tsp. nutmeg
Topping:
¼ cup chopped nuts
1 cup rolled oats
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
¼ cup butter or margarine melted
Drain and combine the canned and fresh fruits. Melt the butter and add the brown sugar and spices. Stir into the fruits. Place in a 9 by 13 glass pan. Next, for topping mix all ingredients together with the melted butter or margarine. Sprinkle over the fruit. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Serve warm by itself or top with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. This is one of those recipes, which makes the kitchen smell great!
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Year 2000 Events for Boothbay Region
The Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce just released the schedule of events for the upcoming season.
Fishermen’s Festival - April 28-30 - A celebration of the fishing industry. Events include a four-person cod relay, lobster trap hauling, a tug of war, and 10k road race.
Windjammer Days - June 20-21 - Premier event in our area where windjam mers descend on the harbor. Enjoy a ringside seat from our deck on the 20^th when they sail in Linekin Bay for their annual clambake on Cabbage Island.
4^th of July Fireworks - July 4^th
Harbor Jazz Weekend - July 13-15 - The Boothbay Region swings with the sound of jazz at numerous locations.
Antique Auto Days - July 15-16 - See the parade of antique autos as they drive down Ocean Point Road.
Fall Foliage Festival - Oct. 7-8 - Maine crafts, culinary booth, toe tapping mu sic and entertainment - Boothbay Railway Village.

1999 - Fall
A Fabulous Summer
Our first full season went beyond our wildest expectations! Thanks to referrals from other bed and breakfasts in the area, our web page, the local chambers, referrals from guests, and Mother Nature who blessed us with a great summer, our occupancy rate was over 80%. Pretty good for a new business in its first full year.
In fact as the season went on many of the calls we received requesting information on availability unfortunately went like this, "I'm sorry, but we're full on those dates." Some of our guests have already booked their dates for next year so that they can be assured of getting the room they want.
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Renovations and Changes at the Inn
In order to encourage guests to come and enjoy our bed & breakfast in the "Quiet Season" we have added two fireplaces.
One is in the Common Room and the other is in our guestroom, "Rhapsody in Blue." It just makes everything so cozy when you snuggle up with a glass of wine (or beverage of your choice) and a loved one in front of a fire.

Common Room Stove

Rhapsody in Blue Room Stove Can't talk that spouse or significant other into getting away for the weekend, but you still want to enjoy all the hospitality of our B&B, the fireplaces, and beautiful views of Linekin Bay? Why not consider coming by yourself with a good book?
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Upcoming Special Events
Mark your calendars for The Early Bird Sale on Saturday, November 20, 1999 and Harbor Lights Festival on Saturday, December 4, 1999. The Early Bird Sale has storeowners welcoming shoppers with early opening hours and discount pricing that starts at the highest percentage at opening. Special prizes and discounts are offered for those who come dressed in their pajamas or sleeping attire. Come join the fun!
Harbor Lights Festival is a day and night full of activities from Christmas caroling, and Santa coming in on a lobster boat, to the parade of decorated, lighted boats in Boothbay Harbor.
Both events are well worth a trip to the Boothbay Region and what better way to enjoy them than with a stay at The Linekin Bay Bed & Breakfast
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Cubby and Kelly Special
Cubby and Kelly, our two Shelties, are lonely. During the summer they were kept busy greeting guests and welcoming them to The Linekin Bay Bed & Breakfast. Now that we are in the "quiet season," they don't have as many guests to greet.

Cubby & Kelly
To help them keep in shape for next season, we are offering "The Cubby & Kelly Special" where if you book a Saturday night and then add either a Friday or Sunday, the second night is half price. So, when you call, please remember to mention The Cubby and Kelly Special. This special runs from November until March.
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"LONESOME" the movie
There was a lot of excitement at our B&B on Friday September 10th when a German-American production company filmed a scene for the movie "Lonesome." The crew set up equipment in The Holbrook Suite to film the scene and they also utilized the side porch, common and dinning rooms. Two of our guests, an English couple from the Bahamas, were filmed as they were enjoying their afternoon tea on the front porch. It was a memorable trip to Maine for this couple as they became engaged and made an appearance in a movie!
"Lonesome" is the story of a young girl from a wealthy family who runs away from home and meets a cowboy who picks her up hitchhiking. The parents can't accept that their daughter would run away, so they report that she has been kidnapped. The mother, played by French actress Marisa Berenson, who has appeared in "Cabaret" and Clint Eastwood's "White Thunder," tries to track down her daughter.
As this film crew is on a low budget, they didn't have any funds for compensation. This was fine with us as it was exciting to have the scene filmed here, plus it felt good to be able to help them out. We will receive recognition during the movie credits, along with a video of the movie and tickets to the Maine premier.
The complete story, which appeared in The Boothbay Register along with photographs, is included on our web site.
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Honeymoon and Anniversary Celebrations
Love was definitely in the air at our inn this past season. Seven couples spent their honeymoons here and at last count sixteen couples have celebrated anniversaries.
The millennium appears bright as two honeymoon couples are returning to our inn to celebrate their first anniversaries and one couple has reserved three nights for their 46th anniversary.
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Special Arrangements
Please keep in mind that we would be happy to make any arrangements you request to make your stay at our inn special. Over the past season we have provided special baskets filled with champagne or wine, fruit, chocolate, cheese/crackers and freshly baked goods, which guests have requested. For the anniversary couple, we can order flowers to have in your room on your arrival. Just give us a couple of days notice and your request will be waiting when you arrive.
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Recipes
During the season we have had requests for recipes of our breakfast offerings. Larry is always happy to share any of these. So, a regular section of our newsletter will be to print one of these. "Peach Linekin" is the feature for this edition of Ebb Tidings.
Ingredients:
3 cups skim milk
2 tablespoons vanilla
4 eggs-slightly beaten
5 cups quick-cooking rolled oats
1 1/2 cups firmly packed brown sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
3 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. Salt (if desired)
1/4 CUP margarine or butter melted
2 cups chopped, frozen unsweetened sliced peaches (canned peaches can be substituted as long as they are packed in unsweetened juice)
1) Spray 13 X 9 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. In large bowl, combine milk, vanilla, eggs and blend well. Add oats, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt, and mix well. Stir in margarine and peaches until well combined. Pour mixture into sprayed dish; cover and refrigerate at least 3 hours or overnight.
2) Heat oven to 350, uncover dish and bake 40-45 minutes or until slightly puffed and golden brown. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Cut into squares; place in individual bowls. Optional - place fresh peaches around and yogurt or cream on top.

1999 - Summer
WELCOME
This is the first edition of what we hope will be a regular way to keep in touch with friends and guests about what is going on at the Linekin Bay Bed & Breakfast.
As many of you already know we opened our inn to our first guests on Labor Day weekend. We had a very successful fall season as each weekend we were booked along with many weekday nights. We have remained open throughout the winter and have been encouraged with the number of guests that we have had during the "quiet season."
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NEW CONSTRUCTION
During this time construction has continued on our fourth room, "The Holbrook Suite" ,which was just recently completed.
This room features a king size cherry Rice carved post pediment bed, a Hearthstone gas fireplace, sofa bed, wing back chair, and a ceiling fan which graces the high ceilings. A television with cable is set in an armoire. The bath has an antique claw foot bathtub, corner shower, tile floor, and pedestal sink. The room has its own outside private entrance from a long porch where you can enjoy one of our beautiful sunsets while rocking in a wicker chair.
Its name comes from brothers Ezekiel and Eliphalet Holbrook who built this magnificent ten room house in 1878. They used proceeds from their very successful store E. & E. Holbrook Store to build the house. One reason for their success is that their store supplied all goods and many services for the workers at the pogie factories located on Linekin Bay. For the whole story check out the history section of our web page.
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WEB SITE
We are very excited about our new web site (www.linekinbaybb.com) which went on line April 28th. Our good friend and retired Lewiston Police detective David Gudas has put his heart and soul into this project and the results show it. In his very creative manner, which has garnered Dave an award for the web page he created for the Lewiston Police Dept., you can not only see many photographs of our B&B, but also hear such sounds as Marti and Larry greeting you and our 120 year old door bell.
The reaction we have had so far is very positive as now people can see all of our guest rooms, common areas, and the grounds and really see just how beautiful everything is. How does the old saying go " A picture is worth ..."
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SCHOOL STREET GALLERY
We are fortunate again this year to have local artist Richard Secor displaying his works at our inn. This is a win/win arrangement for both of us as we are fortunate to have lovely paintings throughout the house and it gives Dick another opportunity for people to see his work and hopefully stop in at School Street Gallery owned by he and his wife Melissa.
Their gallery is also located in East Boothbay just a mile and a half from our inn.
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BOOTHBAY REGION LAND TRUST
One of the reasons that we decided to open our bed and breakfast in the Boothbay Region is because of the land trust properties which are available for hiking, sight seeing, and bird watching. The Boothbay Region Land Trust protects 758 acres on the peninsula. One of these properties is located a stone's throw from our front door.

Linekin Preserve Trailhead
Linekin Preserve just down the street includes 651 feet of frontage on the Damariscotta River and 2.35 miles of hiking trails. It is just one of six land trust properties which offer hiking trails. So remember if you come to the Boothbay Region, don't forget your hiking boots.
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BOOTHBAY REGION ACTIVITIES
Another reason we wanted to have our inn in the Boothbay Region is because of everything the area has to offer. The "Harbor" as locals refer to Boothbay Harbor offers a multitude of shops, restaurants, puffin and whale watches, lighthouses and sunset cruises, and schooner sailings.
Throughout the year we have events such as Fisherman's Festival, Windjammer Days, Harbor Jazz Weekend, Fall Foliage Festival, and the Harbor Lights Festival.
Add to this fireworks displays during Windjammer Days and July third, plus all the events throughout the year at the Boothbay Railway Village and you can see how Boothbay is a great place to spend your vacation on the lovely Maine coast.
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OTHER NEW CONSTRUCTION:
Our resident contractor Jim Roberge of Sawdust Builders showed his great building skills again. He and Larry built a 16’ by 25’ deck off the back of the house. Now guests can enjoy their morning coffee or afternoon dessert while they sit on a lounge chair and enjoy the beautiful views of Linekin Bay.
During the summer guests will also have the option of having breakfast served to them at the umbrella table on this deck. The new deck can also be seen in our Common Areas web site section.
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EARLY RESERVATIONS:
This is our first full season so most of the summer we still have rooms available. Still, a word to the wise, each week we take a couple of reservations for summer bookings and our guest book is starting to fill in. If you have a specific date that you would like to stay with us, please call so that you can be assured of getting the day and room you would like.
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MONOGRAMMED POLO SHIRTS, T-SHIRTS, CAPS, & CANVAS TOTE BAGS
This season we are offering polo shirts, T-shirts, caps, & canvas tote bags embroidered with our logo of the beautiful stained glass sign which shows a sailboat on Linekin Bay.
All of these items are of high quality and the different colors chosen compliment the colors used in the logo. So before you hit the souvenir shops, be sure to check out the Linekin Bay Bed & Breakfast collection.

An upholstered chaise lounge and antique rocking chair have replaced the wicker inRhapsody In Blue, whileThe Linekin Loft now has Queen Anne chairs.	Rhapsody in Blue
The Linekin Loft	Crooked Chimney

In order to encourage guests to come and enjoy our bed & breakfast in the "Quiet Season" we have added two fireplaces.
One is in the Common Room and the other is in our guestroom, "Rhapsody in Blue." It just makes everything so cozy when you snuggle up with a glass of wine (or beverage of your choice) and a loved one in front of a fire.	Common Room Stove
Rhapsody in Blue Room Stove	Can't talk that spouse or significant other into getting away for the weekend, but you still want to enjoy all the hospitality of our B&B, the fireplaces, and beautiful views of Linekin Bay? Why not consider coming by yourself with a good book?

Mark your calendars for The Early Bird Sale on Saturday, November 20, 1999 and Harbor Lights Festival on Saturday, December 4, 1999. The Early Bird Sale has storeowners welcoming shoppers with early opening hours and discount pricing that starts at the highest percentage at opening. Special prizes and discounts are offered for those who come dressed in their pajamas or sleeping attire. Come join the fun!
Harbor Lights Festival is a day and night full of activities from Christmas caroling, and Santa coming in on a lobster boat, to the parade of decorated, lighted boats in Boothbay Harbor.
Both events are well worth a trip to the Boothbay Region and what better way to enjoy them than with a stay at The Linekin Bay Bed & Breakfast

Love was definitely in the air at our inn this past season. Seven couples spent their honeymoons here and at last count sixteen couples have celebrated anniversaries.
	The millennium appears bright as two honeymoon couples are returning to our inn to celebrate their first anniversaries and one couple has reserved three nights for their 46th anniversary.