by Nicole Ouellette | Jun 8, 2018 | Generally Useful Stuff
If you’ve ever traveled around MDI, you know that gas stations/convenience stores are a nice part of the local landscape. They are typically locally owned and you can count on certain things being there: gas, ready made food like chips and soda, as well as more...
by Nicole Ouellette | May 25, 2018 | New at GiftMDI
It’s hard to believe our little ecommerce site launched a year ago! It feels like both much longer and much shorter time period than that! I had a bunch of people tell me this was a terrible idea but I just knew if people had an easy way to buy online, they...
by Nicole Ouellette | May 11, 2018 | Good Stuff
I can’t believe I’m coming up on ten years living on MDI year round. It took me awhile but I’ve figured out how to make a life here (lots of trial and error, honestly). Here are a few things I’ve learned. Truth #1: Most people are...
by Nicole Ouellette | May 4, 2018 | Maine Advice
Maine Advice is a column where we discuss your truly Maine problems. Nicole Ouellette (formerly of Dear Nicole in The Ellsworth American/Mount Desert Islander) answers with a guest advice giver. This month’s guest advice columnist is Cherie Gaylean. Cherie...
by Nicole Ouellette | Apr 20, 2018 | Generally Useful Stuff
Just like there are many interesting book stores all over the island, you can also find plenty of libraries with character. Below is a list of the libraries you can find, and what you can expect to find (besides books, of course): Southwest Harbor Public Library....
