It seems to me, as editor of this newspaper, that ever since Donald Trump became president (both in 2016 and in 2024), people’s opinions about him, politics in general, and state and national…
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I must wonder if the folks referring to the proposed Splash Pad as a ‘Disney World attraction’ have visited any places other than Disney World in the past decade. If so, they…
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The average price of a house in Lincoln County is currently between $500,000 and $600,000. Let’s say $550,000. The estimated monthly payment for a 30-year mortgage on this…
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Please allow me to publicly thank Sara Fahnley for the work she did to remove the lichen that…
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On its very first page, the New Testament emphasizes the vital importance of each successive generation: “So all the generations from Abraham to David are fourteen generations…
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The last time socialism rose to its current level of popularity was with the "Wobblies." Today we're seeing a resurgence in the form of democratic socialism. Given the harsh…
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A few weeks ago, Donald Trump “spoke” with Theodore Roosevelt in North Dakota and boasted of their commonality.
OK … both were sons of wealthy New York fathers and both…
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Dear Editor:
For over 40 years, I remain a loyal seasonal reader of the Boothbay Register. Your great coverage of this great community is a true asset to us all.
A few comments on…
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An evil queen incessantly asks her magic mirror, “Who is the fairest of them all?” On queue, it answers, “You are.” This echo chamber of vanity and egotism keeps her in power…
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I would like to discuss the shortage of Resource Room teachers at BRHS and its negative effect on my education.
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On behalf of the Community Center, I thank all who helped make our "1776" movie event on July 1 successful.
Your support will help us continue the programs that benefit…
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The BRHS Alumni Association extends a heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined…
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This year, as I do every year that I can remember, I went to the Fourth of July fireworks. I have spent 40 years in wonderful Boothbay Harbor. This year was such fun -- band…
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The oaths of office for the president, the Senate, and the House of Representatives all share the same foundational principle: an absolute allegiance to the U.S. Constitution.…
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The information meeting on this topic exposed interesting factors driving this proposal.
The selectmen were responsibly seeking a solution to the road’s exposure to…
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As an abutting property owner, I support protecting Beach Road and improving public infrastructure. However, I oppose the proposed 12-foot by 6-foot concrete box culvert…
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I am writing in support of the Hendrick's Head Beach Restoration Project, which will be presented for voter approval on July 1 at 6 p.m. The project proposes raising the height…
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Dear Ediitor:
We live on Southport Island adjacent to Hendricks Head Beach, the only public beach on our island. Between…
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I am writing to express my gratitude to Boothbay Region TV Station (BRTV) for allowing me to shadow their work this school year. Their head Station…
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My home, Boothbay Harbor, is a great place, but it faces a serious housing shortage. Boothbay Harbor has 947 housing units and has a 37% vacancy rate (25% higher than the…
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The Boothbay Region Community Center is proud to provide respite from loneliness and social isolation and we are happy to offer a full schedule of activities for residents of…
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This letter is regarding the “Boothbay/Wiscasset track and field awards presented” article from the Boothbay Register published from this week.
I want to thank Bill…
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The BRHS community extends its sincere gratitude to the following individuals and businesses for their generous contributions to the Francis D. Aley Donor Book Award fund.…
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Let me be clear at the outset – this is not a political editorial, but one dealing with character and moral integrity. Recently, comments posted by Graham Platner (which he has…
