Last winter, storm waves inundated waterfront property near the mouth of Morse Creek, spreading further inland than typically occurs. A hearty wooden post adorned with Purple Martin (PUMA) boxes and firmly planted in sandy soil, was knocked down by ...

Each morning, with a Fitbit watch strapped to my wrist, I head out for a brisk walk about town in pursuit of my 10,000-step daily goal. Last summer, confined by Covid, this activity became especially important for sanity and solace.

On one of my walking routes, I was alerted by a fellow …