Over the weekend, we traveled to southern Maine to see if we could observe the drama of heavy surf expected from the passing of Hurricane Erin far offshore. We spent a…
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I drove to Wiscasset and Bath on Friday and waved to Ms. Pigette as I passed her on Route 27. I waved again on the way home. She looked pretty cute in her summer outfit, as she clutched a racket,…
'Round Town
*Note: A casual observation!
Midweek last week, during an infrequent drive out of town, I observed, as I often do, the price of fuels along the way. It was a Portland…
The Community Center will be closed on Monday, Sept. 1 in observance of Labor Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, Sept. 2, following our regular schedule.
Don’t miss the next V.I.P. (…
The drought remains with us, but it is hard not to appreciate the stellar weather, cool temperatures, mostly clear skies, with occasional bilious clouds that make one remember the childhood wonder…
I find it difficult to believe that we are now at the end of August. I’m certain many of you as well as myself are asking where did the time go? Our activities are over…
Fall-like weather makes it a bit easier to return to school. Just a bit! As we start to prepare our cabins for the next season, please remember Firewise. Our committee, led by Randy Lehman, Curt…
As summer is winding down and we all get back into whatever routine that means, remember, it's not over until it's over. Now, and the approaching fall, is a great time for a hike. Actually,…
Where It's At
David’s new show “Reengaged” marks his return to fulltime painting after after two years (one as president) working with the 50-year-old nonprofit, Union of Maine Visual Artists. During that…
September is shaping up to be a great month for local veterans and their families to connect with resources, learn about programs, and network the veteran support community. Several events are…
The past few weeks have been busy at the Boothbay Region Food Pantry. The number of people using the pantry continues to increase and we have been actively seeking…
Keeping up with the latest scams and all the red flags that warn us of each one is exhausting. Scams constantly evolve, and each comes with its own red flags to remember. But some warning signs…
A Bird's Tale
When we first started birding in the late 1970s and early 1980s, the sight of a merlin was a special treat. These small, dark falcons had just begun to bounce back…
Joe's Journal
Once upon a time, in May 1932, thousands of Americans who were out of work, out of money, and out of sorts, went to Washington for help. They were veterans seeking compensation for their service…
Boothbay Sea and Science Center
Last weekwe looked “Inside the T…
As promised last week, here is Thomas Hultin’s account of the recent Full Moon Fever Flotilla.
"Saturday August ninth saw a full moon rising. Nine …
If you are fortunate enough to be on vacation you are experiencing the best weather of the summer. There have been many of what my…
Let us begin with happy news. There is a new member of the Newagen Alpaca herd…
Sprucewold gardens continue to grow, sometimes wild and sometimes carefully curated. It’s all beautiful. After all, E.B. White, one of Maine’s nature-loving…
It’s always both exciting and uplifting to see local young people get involved in the community, and this proved remarkably true…
Most of us appreciate when we can talk to a real person about an issue or concern with a company, and what better way to find customer service than to search for it…
It’s August and hard to believe September is just around the corner. Nevertheless, the Yacht Club is still in full swing and will continue to be for a few more weeks…
Sprucewold is such a supportive community. My dad’s celebration of life was Saturday at the Boothbay Harbor United Methodist…
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The Maine State Opti Championships brought a lot of excitement to Cozy Harbor last week. Nearly 60 sailors came from as far north as Kollegewidgwok Yacht Club in…
Our daughters attended Sheepscot Valley Children’s House on Federal St. in Wiscasset in the early 1990s. That’s where we met (Miss) Ethel Stansfield. Recently we returned to the school, along with…
Joe's Journal
I answered the phone the other day and snarled at the robo caller. At least I thought it was a robocall. It was not.
Oops. It was Ms. Pigette herself, calling from her post as she held up a…
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Those on vacation this past week have enjoyed the best weather of the summer. It was great to see Kevin and Dani McGonagle here with their children Ellie and Ryan and…
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Everyone at SJYC had so much fun during the busy second-to-last week of the summer sailing program! On Tuesday and Wednesday, we successfully hosted the Maine…
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We’re happy to announce that new summer resident Dan Downing will be joining us on Tuesday, Aug. 19 at 10 a.m. to discuss simple approaches to solving personal…
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Ann and Carey Swope have had a full house this summer. Daughter Kate with her two boys, Chris (6-1/2) and Kai (2-1/2), spent five glorious weeks here in late June…
Wow, thanks to Pam Gardiner and Julie O’Brien Merrill, I don’t need to write anything this week! Thomas Hultin sent me fun stuff on kayaking and exploring, but I’ll save…
The Community Center is excited to announce a field trip to the Frances Perkins National Monument, located at 478 River Rd, Newcastle, on Sept. 18. The group will…
A Bird's Tale
As we slide into August, the bird soundscape here in Maine undergoes a major change compared to May and June when the morning chorus of bird songs can seem deafening.…
Community of Hope
Domestic abuse, sometimes called Intimate Partner Violence (IPV), goes hand in hand with food insecurity. People are considered food insecure whenever they have limited…
Joe's Journal
The other day, the online news feed mentioned a story from the U.K. suggesting a pair of royals got in a scuffle over something.
In case you’re wondering, I couldn't care less if Prince…
Boothbay Sea and Science Center
Our sailors had a great week seven at the Boothbay Sea and Science Center. During the morning our Mizzen sailors spent a lot of time on our Turnabout sailboats and rowboats while splitting their…
Saturday’s 12th annual Rock the Boat 5K provided a balance of camaraderie and multi-generational community spirit. There were several course records broken and many pies given out to winners of…
The annual meetings of the Sprucewold Association (SA) and the Linekin Heights Association (LHA) are behind us! So much work and preparation and all went well. The Sprucewold Beach Club annual…
