Paul Bunyan Road Association

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PBRA is a community association that supports the seasonal and year-round residents of the Corea by the Sea subdivision.

We’re in the Town of Gouldsboro in downeast Maine.

We may look like a sleepy little community of nature-lovers, but there’s a lot going on here.

SAVE THE DATE!

Our 2025 Annual Meeting and Picnic is scheduled for Wednesday, August 13, from 3-7.

Look for more info via US Mail and email in the weeks ahead.

Independence Day Celebration

The PBRA 4th of July celebration was held at Mary and Pierre Vauthy’s house on Paul Bunyan Road. What a spectacular event! And a great way to spend time with old friends and make new ones, as more than 50 folks who gathered there will attest.

This sparkling evening began with a fantastic array of pot luck appetizers, star-spangled desserts, local oysters, and the hosts’ famous margaritas. Once darkness fell over Gouldsboro Bay, the skies were illuminated with bursts of breathtaking color, inspiring gasps of oooh and ahhh!

What’s Being Done about Coastal Storm Damage?

The Town of Gouldsboro Coastal Resilience Committee has been working on several projects this year, funded largely by a Community Assistance Grant (CAG) from Maine Governor Janet Mill’s Office, and the previous Biden administration’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). These programs have allowed the committee to hire engineering and environmental consultants to map and assess coastal vulnerabilities to sea level rise, storm surge and coastal flooding in four harbor areas of the town: Corea, South Gouldsboro, Bunkers and Prospect Harbors. As part of this work, the committee has held public meetings to inform residents about the threat of sea level rise and to garner citizen insights and concerns. The most recent meetings were on May 17 (for South Gouldsboro, Bunkers and Prospect Harbors) and June 14 (for Corea Harbor).

The work on Corea Harbor is the most developed , with plans for permitting of a small stream crossing at the junction of Corea Road and Cranberry Point Road scheduled to be submitted to the Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) by August. These plans call for raising the road elevation by two feet in order to avoid local flooding. The committee will continue to solicit funding for the actual construction of the crossing. There are also plans in hand for repair work on the Crowley Island Causeway, with construction scheduled for some time in 2026. This work will be funded by Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) monies, administered by the Maine Emergency Management Administration (MEMA). The consultant work on the three other harbors will comprise a long-range plan for increased coastal resiliency and recommendations for public infrastructure improvements and town ordinances to support these improvements.

Go to the Gouldsboro Shore website for more information.

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It’s (Nearly Always) Tick Season!

If you, like this writer, were hoping that a very cold winter would knock the ticks back — sorry. No such luck.

Ticks are a persistent problem in this part of the world, despite the cold winter we just experienced. These summer months of June, July and August are particularly bad. Our “medical reporter” Mary Vauthy has summarized some important information from leading resources to keep you safe this summer.

Winter Harbor Provisions—Good Neighbors!

Winter Harbor Provisions has seriously “upped” the grocery scene in Gouldsboro. They’re well-stocked, competitively priced, and they generously sold us all the purchased food for the 2024 Annual Picnic at their cost.
Be sure to check out their local fresh seafood selection!

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Gravel Road Capital Campaign

Tom McKeag is doing a great job as the official Road Warrior for the unpaved “orphan” unpaved section of Grand Marsh Bay Road. You’ll be hearing from him, no doubt—he's seeking your annual contributions to the road fund to keep it in good repair.
The road is an important emergency exit route for everyone—please drive slowly to preserve it.

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Schoodic Food Pantry

The 2024 Annual Picnic collected donations for the Schoodic Food Pantry, as is our tradition.
This year we raised $425, which was contributed along with some non-perishable foods.
The Schoodic Food Pantry is doing great work in the area, and are planning a needed expansion.

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Little Free Library

Did you know there’s a Little Free Library at 769 Paul Bunyan Road? Check it out! Take a book or leave one your neighbors might enjoy.
What's the Scuttlebutt?

Volunteer group Gouldsboro Shore has just published a guide for new folks coming to town, and for residents—whether year-round or seasonal. Check out what the Ellsworth American had to say about this useful and beautiful guide to living in our Working Waterfront Community.

Read online here
Harborside Market Coming Next Season (we hope)

The new Harborside Market and Café next to the post office in Prospect Harbor is still on hold, sadly. Proprietors Bobby and Scott have had lots of personal issues to manage, so we’re patiently waiting for future developments.
As soon as we learn something definite, we’ll add the news here.
Follow them on Facebook for updates.

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Grand Marsh Bay Road Repairs

Winter storms and heavy traffic wreaked havoc on the unpaved section of Grand Marsh Bay Road… as usual. We raised enough cash last season to have the road re-graded in late May of 2025.
Please slow down so it can last a while.
And you might consider an annual or semi-annual contribution to the Private Road Fund so we can keep it in good shape.

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Ticks are Dangerous — and Abundant

Warming climates mean it’s nearly ALWAYS tick season here in Maine. But in these summer months you should exercise heightened levels of caution.
Arm yourself against what might be a lifetime of ill effects.

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Stunning Light Display

Early October 2024 brought a spectacular night sky, with the Northern Lights offering an unforgettable visual treat. We found it amazing how different the colors were through a camera lens, as compared to looking with the naked eye.