1. The Weather – How can you not love the weather of September in Maine? Mornings start crisp and fresh with dew on the grass as you watch for warblers in the shrubbery. By afternoon, you’re…
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Joe's Journal
Everything old is new again? Or is it deja vu all over again? Yes, it seems that history repeats itself, or maybe, and probably, we just remember snippets of a memory when something prods our…
Don’t miss IT help with summer resident Dan Downing who will be joining us on Tuesday, Sept. 23 at 10 a.m. to discuss…
It has always been my opinion that September is the best month here at Ocean Point and this September has been no exception. The days have been quite summer- like with gorgeous sunsets and cooler…
Fall is just a few days away and our fireplace is back in use in early mornings to dry the damp until the sun heats the front porch and the roof and in the evening for warmth and atmosphere. So…
A reminder that Sept. 19 is National POW/MIA Recognition Day. Take the time on that day to reflect on the fact that there are still over 81,000 service members…
Last week we were honored to hear Classification Talks by Phil Kemp and Melody Rees. They shared how their life experience and work brought them to Rotary.
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The drought continues to impact the island, while some precipitation was had, even the moss, normally lush, has taken on an olive drab, ferns have browned, and only a…
Peer-to-peer (P2P) payment apps like Venmo, Zelle, and Cash App have made sending money between family and friends easier than ever. But consumers beware: while these apps make exchanging money…
Where It's At
Each gallery in the Boothbay region is quite outstanding, really. Each one exhibiting art distinctively different than the next; unique in presentation due to the buildings housing the work as…
A Bird's Tale
There are certain birds that really capture the imagination. One of those, for us, and perhaps for many other birders, is the American golden-plover.
The…
Joe's Journal
On Friday, my phone rang and, reluctantly, I answered, and was curtly told: “Wait a minute. I am busy on the other phone.” Oh, swell, it is Ms. Pigette, and she now has two phones. And I waited…
August rounded out with two events, one which was especially noteworthy. On the afternoon of the 25th a site visit took place on the pier by the Boothbay Harbor Select…
We have a spring peeper (pseudacris crucifer) living in the leaf litter outside our chimney. Saturday night he climbed on the window at night, we could see him as…
The Spofford Lane gang will be taking care of the Sept. 17 potluck. They would like for you to bring either a main or side dish, a salad or a desert for sharing. Kindly…
This week our Rotary Club of Boothbay Harbor welcomed our District Governor Emma Bodewell. Emma has been a member of the Bridgton Lake Region…
Preoccupied by death and funerals as I begin this column, Southport lost Gail N. Richter who passed away on Aug. 24…
Artificial intelligence (AI) is making it even easier for criminals to steal people’s money, and American’s anxiety is rising. Concern is especially high around financial services, where scammers…
The Boothbay Register/Wiscasset Newspaper would like to begin a weekly series, Through Our Readers’ Eyes, where photos and a brief description are submitted to the newspaper via email. The photos…
“If you want to know what love is, have a child. If you want to know what grief is, bury him.” - Giannina Braschi
In the 1800s, infant mortality in…
A Bird's Tale
We saw a photo of a gorgeous juvenile buff-breasted sandpiper taken a few days ago down on the rocky beach at the Timber Point section of Rachel Carson National…
Joe's Journal
I was puttering around in the basement the other day when I noticed the dehumidifier needed dumping. It was another chore I had neglected so, well, OK, just do it, I thought.
And I did.…
Two Spoons: On Eating in Midcoast Maine
There’s a poem I love called “The Hermit Thrush” by Amy Clampitt. Recalling a picnic of cucumber sandwiches and “sea-air-sanctified” Fig Newtons™, eaten on the longest day of the year, the poet…
Don’t miss IT help with summer resident Dan Downing, who will be joining us on Tuesday, Sept. 9 and Tuesday, Sept. 16 at 10 a.m. to discuss simple approaches to solving personal technology issues…
What a beautiful Labor Day weekend! The water temperature was just perfect. There are two huge yachts in Linekin Bay, one could be on the TV show, "Below…
What began in 1966 as a small group of like-minded boaters has grown into a thriving club of nearly 250 members.…
Here are three important things to know about fraud right now.
First, most scams today are often run by highly organized international criminal networks, not individuals acting…
On Friday, Aug. 29, American Legion Post 36 and the Post 36 Corporation officially recognized Jim and Liz Duffy, and General Manager Linda Harriman of Mid-Coast Properties, for their generous…
Welcome to September with the cool nights but lovely sunny days. We took last Thursday off, but will be gathering again this Thursday to welcome our District…
Well, the weather continues to be beautiful and yet possibly dangerous with dry conditions, stiff breezes, and fire warnings at …
September is Suicide Prevention Month
Each September, we are reminded that suicide is not just a personal tragedy. It is a public health crisis that touches every…
Where It's At
A moody oil painting of a double-masted schooner at rest near a wharf under a sunset sky of orange and yellows broken up by dark clouds ... Another takes the viewer into a lighter scene, perhaps…
Thiswill be the last column of the season unless wehaveanother…
A Bird's Tale
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…
Joe's Journal
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…
