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A Bird's Tale
We have recently been checking the amazing MOTUS wildlife tracking database run by Birds Canada (https://motus.org/) and have found…
The holiday deals are already rolling in, but not every offer you see online is the real deal.
Fraud criminals often create websites that look professional and offer big discounts on…
Joe's Journal
If you are a semi-news junkie, like me, last week was a Doozie, one for the record books.
"It began with a double whammy as the bipartisan government shutdown raced beyond Day 40. …
There's always lots going on at the Community Center! Coming up this week:
Our annual Pie Sale is on…
As all Mainers know, staying warm…
First, a big thank you to the Rotary Club for hosting the veterans last Thursday for a Veterans Day dinner! And thanks to the Rotary’s Interact Club, the high school…
It just keeps getting better and better.
It was 20 years ago that the Rotary Club started the…
It was quite the week, with ceremonies honoring and remembering veterans, being part of the food drive and farm visit at the Newagen Alpaca Farm, and the first snow that made me dance among the…
Community of Hope
Trauma from domestic abuse affects survivors in every aspect of their human existence—body, mind and spirit. While physical injuries and wounds can be diagnosed and…
A Bird's Tale
A few days ago, we were walking the dog when we heard what sounded exactly like the sweet call notes of pine grosbeaks. This surprised us. It seemed too early for…
Joe's Journal
Well, kiddies. Did you have fun on Election Day? Did you vote for the winner or the loser?
On the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November 2025…
'Round Town
Sometimes the deadline for this column is challenging. I tend not to be good with deadlines, especially ones that are reoccurring. Too many games without a helmet I suspect! But then, it’s…
The bare silhouettes of the trees now show themselves, most of the leaves carpet the ground, layers are required both in the house and outside as a chill begins to emerge and linger in the air.…
Boothbay Region YMCA: Community Catalyst for Good
Before heading into the square white building from last Sunday morning’s gray fall chill, cheerful music was already playing outside. One already could feel a lighter…
Please join us in helping our neighbors during the current food insecurity crisis. Here are some of the ways you…
Last Thursday was a very delicious meeting, as we welcomed Jenny Shea Rawn, MS, MPH. Rd and her delightful daughter, Lexi.…
Veterans Day, celebrated each year Nov. 11, is a time to honor the service and sacrifice of those who have served in the U.S. armed forces. It’s also a reminder of the need to protect veterans…
Where It's At
Imagine visiting the picturesque medieval village, Bourmes-les-Mimosas in southeastern France, on the Mediterranean Sea. Ahhh, paradise found! Now imagine you are checking in at the Eden Rose…
A Bird's Tale
There have been some very interesting rare birds spotted here in Maine over the last week or so. A MacGillivray’s warbler, the western sibling species to the mourning…
Joe's Journal
“Is that you? Is it? Wait a minute. Let me put you on speaker,” said the voice squeezing out of my left wrist.
Actually, I think the voice was coming from the watch that my kids…
The Community Center is joining the effort to help our neighbors during the current food insecurity crisis.
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November was driven in by gusty winds that tried to take the remaining autumn foliage, but many trees still are hanging on to their jewel-like wonder. The clocks were set back, many a pet mutiny,…
Boothbay Region YMCA: Community Catalyst for Good
If you’ve been one of the countless people who have passed through the doors of the Boothbay Region YMCA over the past 24 years and have been greeted by the warm smile of Pat Fraker, consider…
According to the Federal Trade Commission, more money is reported stolen through fraud originating on social media than by any other method of contact. Reports to the AARP Fraud Watch Network…
A Bird's Tale
Cool mornings, earthy smells of fallen leaves, and those first high, thin clouds that are more common in winter—it’s late fall here in Maine.
On Friday nights,…
Joe's Journal
I planned to begin this alleged column this week with some witty banter from Ms. Pigette, the vocal/local candidate for U.S.Senate who does not have a controversial tattoo. Then the fallout from…
In August, AARP testified before the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging to spotlight a growing threat to Americans: fraud carried out by translational organized crime groups. Operating openly…
As the Maine boating season came to an end, the Down East Yacht Club (DEYC) cruised into its 60th year with the ever-popular Haul-Out Party at Blake’s Boat Yard in…
As we approach the holiday season, the scammers come out in full force — and unfortunately, veterans are among their favorite targets. While these scams…
Despite the grayness of the day, there is still a wonderous golden glow emitted by the many …
Here we are, in the midst of what is rapidly growing into one of the longest federal government shutdowns in…
A Bird's Tale
The distinctive buzz and tiny, high-note sputters of the juncos are now everywhere when we walk the neighborhood. That and the high “seet” notes of the white-throated…
Joe's Journal
There’s something happening here
What it is ain’t exactly clear.
About 60 years ago, a strange…
We remain in what is termed severe drought. This is brought on by having only about 50% of our normal precipitation,…
Have I mentioned lately how much I enjoy being a member of the Boothbay Harbor Rotary Club? I travel a lot – and speak a lot – for Rotary, and I do it because I enjoy…
From the Maine Senate
If you are unaware of Maine’s shortage of dental health care, then you must be one lucky person! Although our number of dental health professionals is finally beginning…
Most in our community know that members of American Legion Post 36 are deeply involved in helping homeless veterans and preventing others from becoming homeless. Post…
Nearly all of us use social media to stay connected with friends and family. Unfortunately, scammers use social media to connect with us, too. Before accepting a friend request on your social…
