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Bob O’Brien @obobme.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

In spineless fashion, it'd probably say it depended on which side of the border it happened.

Bob O’Brien @obobme.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Heads up, #easterntrail users in Maine. Several large trees across the trail just north of Wainwright fields. Need to carry a bike or stroller over them.

A tree felled by a windstorm lies across a multi-use trail as 3 cyclists approach in the distance.

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Bob O’Brien @obobme.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

Missed this one, which was on the list with no small amount of irony.

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natalia barbour, phd @nataliabarbour.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

$4 will either get you a gallon of gas or four donuts. Pick your fuel wisely.

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Bob O’Brien @obobme.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

It does seem to me that turbulence is more frequent. Hard for me to reconcile if it’s recency bias or not.

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Bob O’Brien @obobme.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

We’re here. Winter is so short in ME. Why would we be anywhere else? /s

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Bob O’Brien @obobme.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

WB was a great little spot, esp the patio. Gone too soon for us, but on her timetable, which is what we all can respect. Hopefully new folks (Cherie) will also have a good run in that space.

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Bob O’Brien @obobme.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

what's your response to this not being considered a word?

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Bob O’Brien @obobme.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

Every time I feel I’m working too hard, my psi gives me affirmation. I’m not getting old (though I am), I’m riding on soft tires.

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Bob O’Brien @obobme.bsky.social · 11/10/2025

That story aged pretty well today, eh?

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Bob O’Brien @obobme.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

Wow! A trivia-rich lineup. I’d be stretched name 50% of those guys’ Christian names.

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Bob O’Brien @obobme.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

It’s always a good night when we pull the guest bowl out of the closet.

Guest water bowl for dogs with brown paw print motif on the outside.

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Bob O’Brien @obobme.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

Is this not the same place that modified benches during COVID so that people couldn’t sleep on them?

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Bob O’Brien @obobme.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

Hate to say it but we really need G2

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Bob O’Brien @obobme.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

That sound we heard was New England breathing again

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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

What we call things reveals a lot about our priorities and biases. Graphic via @reenamahajan.bsky.social

Graphic noting that people walking are called “vulnerable road users” as are people cycling. While “vehicles” are considered neutral and normal. But what if drivers were called “dangerous road users?”

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Bob O’Brien @obobme.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

a bit on the nose that they don't consider this a word

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Bob O’Brien @obobme.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

Coulda been the Willie Nelson...

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Bob O’Brien @obobme.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

He and Rufus were fun to watch.

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Bob O’Brien @obobme.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

Can we play the Nats and Rockies on repeat?

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Bob O’Brien @obobme.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

Remembering when music came with visual art as well as audio.

Photo of a 1977 Crosby, Stills & Nash LP rear cover. David Crosby, Stephen Stills and Graham Nash are harmonizing around a microphone, eyes closed and focused.

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Bob O’Brien @obobme.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

I always appreciate TL's thoughtful perspective. But today, I had to marvel at that full paragraph that was one gigantic sentence - and completely readable. We're lucky to have a solid local sports reporter, and one who knows how to use all the punctuation tools for good.

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Bob O’Brien @obobme.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

A reminder that current science doesn't always age well - from Wilmington NC Morning Star, 24 August, 1945.

1945 North Carolina newspaper article indicating that homes can be sprayed with DDT dust for pest control. DDT led to declines in bird populations and is suspected to be a human carcinogen.

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Bob O’Brien @obobme.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

This year I've learned to order products and book services directly if that's an option, instead of using an aggregator. Puts more money in the provider's pocket, and sometimes earns extra perks.

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Bob O’Brien @obobme.bsky.social · 31/05/2025

Cheers to the Hearts fans taking @gpmetro.org 9A to the match. Stop is just a block away.

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Bob O’Brien @obobme.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

To “live beloved & die regretted” sounds like winning to me. Except for the 18 years part.

Tombstone from Cashel. It reads “here lies the body of Anne Scully daughter to Darby Scully of Camas, who lived beloved and died regretted on 27 February 1810 in the 18th year of her age”

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Bob O’Brien @obobme.bsky.social · 19/04/2025

Signs of change: line outside the local bakery - and it’s longer than the JBA winner one rn.

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Bob O’Brien @obobme.bsky.social · 19/04/2025

Well, yesterday WAS the 250th anniversary of Revere’s ride.

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Bob O’Brien @obobme.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

The flicker feeding in my yard probably isn’t a great sign for my lawn’s health, but he sure is handsome.

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Bob O’Brien @obobme.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

The Northern Flickers are looking for love this morning. #SpringInMaine

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Henry Grabar @henrygrabar.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

this is wild: vehicle capacity of freeway lanes dropped 10 percent as SUVs took over the road -- not just bc they are bigger. they also take more time and space to slow down and obscure other drivers' sightlines. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

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How SUVs Are Making Traffic Worse

As larger, taller sport utility vehicles took over US roads, they also aggravated highway congestion, according to a new study. It’s yet another ill effect of “car bloat.”

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Bob O’Brien @obobme.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

It was a fun season. I enjoyed following your weekly voting. I didn’t envy you having to pick 20 deep.

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Bob O’Brien @obobme.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

It's jarring to see my home town shown in such a troubling light. Even worse if you spread the numbers over our small population. I'm no expert at this but think it's a story worth listening to and evaluating.

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Bob O’Brien @obobme.bsky.social · 12/04/2025

Genealogy is a good way to experience history. Found relatives in FL in the 1920s whose occupation was "turpentine". Learned this was a booming (and ugly) industry at the time in the pines of northern FL. dunnhistory.com/the-brutalit...

dunnhistory.com

The Brutality of Florida’s Turpentine Industry | Dunn History

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Bob O’Brien @obobme.bsky.social · 12/04/2025

very cool! There's a pretty active crew in Portland ME, too. They party year-round.

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Bob O’Brien @obobme.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

Curious about the gist of that conversation

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Satan’s Niece @krissychula.bsky.social · 06/04/2025

This is high art

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Bob O’Brien @obobme.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

The first bike ride of summer tire season always feels like flying.

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