Articles by 'Richard L. Withington'

The solitude and silence of the frozen sub-arctic winter sets the mind to thinking and the sharpens the senses. Without ...

Throughout the winter season Dr. Richard Withington provides a unique service to Round Islanders. He writes ...

A few weeks ago, just after sunset, I saw a gorgeous ship upbound at Clayton... It was unusual because it was bathed ent...

As we approach the holiday season it is appropriate to reflect on our circumstances that might otherwise be taken for gr...

What actually makes you a River Rat? A while ago, I ran into an old fellow who was reputed locally to be a "River Rat"...

Getting to Grindstone - First glitch, the boys had thrown locking hitches on the dock lines. NEVER a locking hitch after November 1!

Mystery!.......It was just before sunrise when my phone unexpectedly rang. Dark thoughts run through your head in the in...

The man is getting worse, the weather is getting worse, the clock is running, the fireboat is unable to do much assistance...

Usually, ships pass with their running lights and very little else showing.

It isn't easy When I first thought of over-wintering, I thought of all the free time to do just as I pleased. Perhaps a ...

As with surgery, I will never know all there is to know about boating. Moving from being a recreational boater to a mariner is similar.

In January the River took its leave, pulled a thick white blanket over itself, and rested. Freed from the turmoil of thr...

In listening to the Inauguration, I was struck by our new President's call for individual responsibility. As I thought a...

So you think you're a dedicated Thousand Islander? Dr. Dick Withington (also known as Doc) is enjoying his fourth consec...