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Last weekend, Mother Nature blessed us with some of the greatest weather we have had in years, so I went for a drive. The air was cool and crisp, the sky clear and bright, leaves turning, giving…
We are pleased that starting Monday, Oct. 6 Jane Carpenter joined us as our office manager. Please stop by and say h…
Where It's At
I walked into Boothbay Region Art Foundation (BRAF) last Saturday night for its annual ARTinME opening reception and awards. And, wow. Just wow. I’ll say it now (and probably later as well): This…
Another week of sun, warm temperatures and fall colors, other than continued concerns about the drought conditions, there is little that one could …
One of our resident deer was hit by a car in the early hours of Friday morning near the corner of Crest Avenue and Lobster Cove Road. I don't know how many there were in Sprucewold in total this…
First, a big thank you to everyone who came out last Saturday on the beautiful fall day to support the Post 36 annual Yard Sale and Craft Show! Thanks to your generosity, we raised over $3,000 -…
This week our club celebrated Oktoberfest. There was a beer tasting contest and fun games such as shuffleboard and golf, and the funniest very British game of “Splat…
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month – a great time to remind ourselves just how much of our lives take place online and the…
Time to get scary, pretty, silly, or be someone you have always wanted to be. Wednesday, Oct. 15 will be a very big…
Mark your calendar for Nov. 26, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., for our annual Pie Sale. Bakers always needed. Please…
A Bird's Tale
We were standing on top of a tall, hill-like jetty near Rockkport, Massachusetts, gazing out at the Gulf of Maine, when we heard a short rattling call from somewhere…
Joe's Journal
How many of you remember radio?
No, not the soothing NPR empathy/classical music kind, the mighty Rock & Roll blasts, country twang, or endless breathless rants from the right or the…
This past weekend, I had the honor of attending two special ceremonies in the life of the U.S. Navy warship—the USS Louis H. Wilson Jr. (DDG-126). Friday’s…
Although it’s officially fall, the weather indicates that we are still enjoying summer and I have decided that this is truly “the endless summer.” For those not…
Where It's At
Childhood memories of growing up Down East greatly influence the art of Matt Barter. For Matt, memories are both relived and preserved on canvas and board and through statuary. From crabs being…
Saturday night at the Opera House at Boothbay Harbor saw Grammy and CMA award winning artist Kathy Mattea on the stage with her band. It was a great performance and we discovered that one of her…
Things are changing, the leaves, the sounds of the animals, day and night, the spiders inside and outside are abundant, flowers fading, some with last bursts of…
October marks the start of Medicare open enrollment, and unfortunately, the peak season for Medicare fraud. From Oct. 15 to Dec. 7, eligible beneficiaries can review options and make changes to…
Sometimes things just don't go according to plan. They work out way much better…
The late afternoon sun lit up the tops of the trees along the street. Most were still green, but the maple at the corner was already showing bright yellows and reds. A…
Joe's Journal
Dear Reader, This notice showed up in my inbox this week. I tried to call Ms. P, but she didn't pick up. I will try to reach her later.
Pigette for Senate…
Where it's at
I've always found Wiscasset’s Maine Art Gallery to be a most charming gallery always exhibiting work that attracts, intrigues, and inspires many a delightful imaginative tales for viewers. It’s…
A quick reminder, State Representative Holly Stover will be visiting the Community Center on Thursday, Sept. 25 at 10:30 a.m. to discuss…
Signs of fall are beginning to appear all over. The autumnal colors playing with the light during the days which are getting shorter are…
Boothbay Region YMCA: Community Catalyst for Good
Anthropologist Margaret Mead once said that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. That spirit was alive and well on Saturday, Sept. 13,…
One of Boothbay’s favorite fall traditions is almost here - the BIG annual Post 36 Yard Sale and Craft Fair! Mark your calendars for Saturday, Oct.. 4, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the Boothbay Common…
It's hard to believe, but summer is definitely on its way out. (Was this the quickest summer ever?!). Now time for…
Identity fraud and scams are a massive and growing problem, but there are things each of us can do to protect against identity fraud, even if our data has been exposed.
One way to help…
A Bird's Tale
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…
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…
