top of page



Two Myths That Never Die: Opossums and Ticks and Nail Polish and Chiggers
Myth 1: Chiggers & Nail Polish The welts were just their loving reminders – sort of like Google 5-Star reviews, saying, “Thanks for a...
Ken Perrotte
Sep 9


Harpswell, Maine - Listen to the Sea Tell Its Stories as You Savor the Flavor - Lobster, Clams, Oysters, Oh My
The scent of salt and seaweed permeated the breeze off Casco Bay as we rolled into Henry Allen’s Seafood on Lookout Point Road in Harpswell, Maine. The place is nestled into a tiny cove off Middle Bay, the nearby rocky ledges and protruding points at falling tide revealing golden brown swaths of sugar kelp, patches of Irish moss, and rockweed. “This is why I wanted to come here,” I told Maria. “The views, the smells, the seafood.” Indeed, the little seafood retail barn and w
Ken Perrotte
Aug 8


Honored, Humbled to Receive National Recognition as NWTF's Tom Kelly Communicator of the Year
Press Release from NWTF - February 18, 2023 Perrotte Receives National Recognition as Top Communicator NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Ken Perrotte...
Ken Perrotte
Mar 5, 2023


"Outside the City Limits" Article for NWTF Wins "Best of Show" Honors at Outdoor Writers Conference
The ol' Outdoors Rambler was very humbled and honored when his article titled "Outside the City Limits" was awarded Best of Show at the...
Ken Perrotte
Sep 25, 2022


Tick-Borne Diseases on the Rise, Some Rapidly Transmitted With No Current Treatment Options
Diseases often aren’t transmitted until a tick has remained attached to a person for at least several hours, but recent research is...
Ken Perrotte
Apr 13, 2022


NOAA Tool Helps Predict Presence of Deadly Bacteria in Chesapeake Bay and Its Tributaries
Anglers, crabbers, swimmers, oyster lovers, and just about anyone in the Chesapeake Bay region with cuts or nicks on their skin, or ...
Ken Perrotte
Jul 30, 2021
bottom of page