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Joe's Journal
I recently called Ms.Pigette to see how she was doing, as she, and the rest of us, are buried in a new batch of snow.
“We live on the Maine coast. It is winter. What do you expect, Bozo,…
'Round Town
Awaiting a winter storm is like watching bread rise: You know it will happen, but when exactly depends on the ingredients. For me, my bread formula (which is actually passed…
Looking for good company and a warm welcome these cold winter days? Stop by the Community Center any weekday…
Where It's At
Over the past 10 or so years that I’ve been writing primarily about arts, one name kept popping up: Don Demers. He was one of the artists holding painting demos at Artists Alley during Windjammer…
I am having difficulty writing today, the weather is still so nice, though the gentle silent breezes of this morning are picking up and bringing their sounds with them, tuning up for the gusts…
Before turning to some interesting moments in February military history, I want to recognize American Legion Post 202, which hosted its annual Winter Classic Feb.14. This unique fundraiser, a…
The Rotary Barn was warm and cozy last Thursday, and our guest speaker happened to be this correspondent, speaking on Rotary’s Peace…
Boothbay Region YMCA: Community Catalyst for Good
There was an unexpected hush in the Winslow Community Room on a recent Friday morning. It was the last day of Fit Kids Vacation Camp at the Boothbay Region YMCA, and…
Planning a winter escape? Don’t let criminals ruin your trip with bogus deals, fake booking sites, or schemes designed to steal money or personal information.
Scammers create fake vacation…
This is the fifth installment in a limited series on Maine’s “quaint holdover,” the annual town meeting. This week we turn on the Wayback Machine and visit a Maine village about the time long hair…
Joe's Journal
Last weekend, as I drove back home from (never mind), I stopped to chat with Ms. Pigette. It has been a tough winter, and she was sort of frozen shut, except for the pigtail (sorry) hanging…
'Round Town
Perhaps a midwinter puzzle might provide diversion from the coldness that has been with us for our recent past and present, with maybe a small break coming up which may include some of my…
Beginning a bit early this week, tomorrow when I normally would write I will be watching the ice harvest in South Bristol. I have read a lot about the history of what used to be quite the industry…
From the Maine Senate
On Jan. 12, Rep. Holly Stover and I…
Boothbay Region YMCA: Community Catalyst for Good
Most mornings, Carol Ostermann can be found doing what she’s always done: showing up at the Boothbay Region…
Whaddya do when winter seems interminable? Throw a party, of course, And the result was a green-gold-purple Mardi Gras extravaganza at Rotary last week,…
The AARP Fraud Watch Network Helpline (877-908-3360) has seen a rise in impostors pretending to be government officials.
Scammers are calling people, making claims like there’s a warrant…
On this cold winter day those of us who are not snowbirds are bundled up in warm jackets, scarfs, hats and gloves.
The month of February commemorates African American History and…
Joe's Journal
Yes, (sob) the Patriots came up a bit short. Did you think they would just waltz into victory? Did you believe the “experts'" predictions?
The New England press/TV gang jumped on the Pats…
'Round Town
My search for Larry Knapp turned into quite an adventure.
Since I don’t pick up bait early enough, that option was out.So I needed to do a little detective…
Hey Cookies! It's back ... our world-famous Cookie Walk will be sweetening up the Center on Friday, Feb. 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sprinkles, chips, you name it! We are busy…
2026 Windjammer Days
As Boothbay Harbor prepares to celebrate the 64th annual Windjammer Days, this year’s theme proudly honors the past, present, and…
Boothbay Region YMCA: Community Catalyst for Good
In Maine, many traditions don’t come with ceremony. Some are learned in the woods,…
Another cold winter night. It sure has been an old-fashioned, real Maine winter…
Once again, I must put on my Maine Veterans in Need hat. February is the big fundraising month for MVN that started with the generosity of our Hannaford store and…
Cooks cooking cookies! Yes, it's time for our world-famous Cookie Walk on Friday, Feb. 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.! We are busy getting our best cookies ready for you. Stroll…
Joe's Journal
An old-time cop once told me that the only government official who could quickly reduce crime was not the governor, mayor, or police chief. It was the weatherman. Sound silly?…
'Round Town
If you were to take a stroll (safely accompanied by shipyard staff) around the historic Boothbay Harbor Bristol Marine property, you would be amazed by the amount of activity at every turn…
When I was a teenager, on the rare occasions that I was allowed to drive my parents’ car, my mother would always say “drive carefully” as I left the house. I would nod…
Tax season is stressful enough, and scammers take full advantage of that with IRS impostor schemes.
They reach out, claiming you owe back taxes and threaten legal action if you…
This past week, I conducted a “4 Chaplain Ceremony” at an assisted living facility in Brunswick. The ceremony honors 4 chaplains who lost their lives, along with 672 troops, on board the troopship…
It was bitterly cold outside but warm and comfy inside at the Rotary Club meeting last week. Our guest speakers were John and Daniel, friends of the Biddeford-Saco Rotary Club. Independently, they…
WHERE IT'S AT
Last Saturday, I bundled up, excited for the stories I would experience within the framed and unframed works in Boothbay Region Art Foundation's annual "Wintering" exhibition.
Kharris…
Our durable medical equipment program is in need of shower chairs and wheelchairs. We have lots of other equipment and are happy to provide it to anyone who needs it at…
Joe's Journal
This is the hardest column I have ever tried to write. It is about a pal who passed a week or so ago. I wanted to write earlier, but just couldn’t bring myself to do so.
Sam Stevens was my…
