Summer is in full swing at the Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club, as we approach the half-way mark of the season.
On the sailing side, young mariners are progressing through every stage of the…
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A Bird's Tale
Some of you may know of our sometimes obsession with bird names. We’ve written before on topics that fit that bill, including the question about…
Joe's Journal
As the Graham Platner cluster-flop reverberates through the Pine Tree State, Will Rogers’ famed prophecy came true, again. He said: “I don't belong to an organized political party; I'm a Democrat…
What glorious weather we’ve been having! The beach was bustling over the Fourth of July weekend but has since settled back into its familiar role as a quiet respite from the world.
Long…
Monday mornings can be tough for those coming off a big weekend and facing a week of work and activities. Here at SYC, we help ease the transition into Monday with coffee on the deck at 9. This…
If you were fortunate enough to vacation this past week, you have experienced spectacular weather. It seems day after day has been…
It was the first meeting of the new Rotary year, which meant that Jim Herbold…
One of the lovely things about summer communities is getting to know many people from all over the country/world, not just your home town. Regional and cultural differences become understandable…
A Bird's Tale
Terns eat fish. We all know that (don’t we?). Many’s the time we have watched these graceful, long-winged birds hovering over the ocean surface before…
Joe's Journal
Well, we all survived the 250th birthday party. If you missed the big event, I am sure Big Al still has a sparkler or two left on his shelves.
We survived, despite wars in Iran and Ukraine…
Saturday, July 11 is the big day. The Better Than A Yard Sale will open its doors at 8 a.m. at the Barters Island Community Hall at 24…
It was wonderful to see so many participating in our first full week of activities. Along with our regular schedule of events Ginna…
Nature tested us this past week with high temperatures, humidity, barely a breeze or cloud cover. Many of us wilted, but the day lilies met the challenge and erupted all across the island. Other…
Our New Pier. Welcome to summertime, 2026! In the final column of 2025 (9/8/2025), the Island had just received a building permit from the town of BBH to move forward on…
Wow, what a great opening party to start the Sprucewold season! Gail and I knew it would be something different as we walked to the pergola in the middle of…
Thank you to everyone who came to our movie event! And special shout outs to Harbor Theater and Lynn Thompson, Social Graze Charcuterie's Karen Jordan…
Whoever was responsible for the weather last week deserves a serious pay raise. For some it may have been a bit too warm, but come on, while most of the country sweltered and/or dealt with fires,…
As we headed into Fourth of July weekend, cottages were full and boats were bustling around the harbor. On Friday afternoon, there was no better place to be than on the water for the Hendricks…
With fuel pumps and ATMs as frequent targets, a surge of skimming devices is threatening consumers. Criminals attach sophisticated skimmers directly over legitimate card slots or splice them into…
A Bird's Tale
We are fortunate to have a very leafy green neighborhood. Maples, ash, ornamental crabapples, the occasion red oak, a few black locust—the sightline…
'Round Town
It was a magnificent Maine day for the Harbor community and guests, from land and by sea.
Wonderful bluebird sky, painterly puffy clouds, bright sunshine and peanut…
Please don’t miss our Opening Party on Sunday, July 5, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Linekin Heights Green!
Bring an appetizer to share, and the Sprucewold Association will provide beverages. Our…
Summer is in full swing here at Ocean Point beginning with our first full week of activities. Along with our regular tennis, pickleball and kids activities this week, Zumba starts on Tuesday at 8:…
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It’s been a long winter but we are so back! The countdown to summer is over and cottages are filling up. The aisles of Hannafords are keeping in step with the start of summer as well! The sailing…
There is nothing like Windjammer Days through the eyes of a 6-year-old. Following is my great niece Albright’s summary of a very fun week visiting Aunt Anne on the Point.
Hey there are arts…
Boothbay Region YMCA: Community Catalyst for Good
One in five children in Maine experiences food insecurity, and one in seven Mainers faces hunger. In Lincoln County, approximately 12.5…
Last Thursday there were many “Happy and Sad” dollars collected in honor of our new president Jim Herbold and in appreciation of…
A Bird's Tale
Oystercatcher. It’s an evocative name. Even if you didn’t know that it refers to a bird, you would probably imagine some living thing that catches…
Joe's Journal
The President of the United States says the war with Iran is over, and we won. Bully for us.
He also says Iran should have nuclear technology and ballistic missiles because their neighbors…
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