It appears we may finally be on a path toward curbing the growing drug problem in our country. It will be a long and rocky road and it could take years to make significant progress but we…

I hadn’t been in the Knights of Pythias Hall in years until this past Sunday. I really can’t remember when I was there last. Perhaps it was when I was dropping off some Christmas gifts when Karen…

It’s easy to get in financial trouble. Ask thousands of families who have had to struggle on occasion to keep their heads above water. For some, it’s a never-ending battle. It’s not just…

I would like to commend my colleague, Lisa Kristoff, who has led the charge at the newspaper for over a decade to inform the public about domestic violence (DV). In years past (pre-website), she…

When something puts a strain on your household budget, you tend to get nervous — sometimes very nervous. We can’t help but think our country should be feeling that same pressure…

Paul Coulombe wants to make the east side of the harbor in Boothbay Harbor more attractive to boaters, tourists and residents. At the Boothbay Harbor Selectmen’s meeting Tuesday night, he and his…

Last week’s tragedy in Las Vegas has political leaders and others turning their attention once again to gun control. It becomes a hot topic whenever we have a horrendous incident where lives…

Every so often, I like to remind people how this operation (newspaper) works. This week, I will give you a few facts about getting coverage of your event and tips on getting your submissions in on…

Americans are weighing in on the growing trend by National Football League players to take the knee during the playing of the National Anthem as a means of protesting racism in our country.…

Another Tuesday night and I'm thinking about what to write about.

OK, I've got it. Let's review my week, starting with Wednesday, Sept. 20.

There was a new moon on Sept. 20. The late…

Hurricanes, earthquakes, nuclear threats, riots, Obamacare debate … As the world churns, we always have sports to turn to take our minds off of the tragedies and political disagreements happening…

What’s more annoying than a telemarketer? Their phone calls usually come at an inopportune time.  You’re just started eating. You’re watching something on TV you really want to…

Road construction projects, especially on a main thoroughfare such as Route 27, are a pain to motorists. Long waits, driving on uneven pavement and impatient drivers drive up the stress. Some…

Devastating. Mind-boggling. Heartbreaking. Unimaginable. There are plenty of words to describe Hurricane Irma. After watching Hurricane Harvey wreak havoc on Texas, with barely a break in…

Kudos to our fire departments for coming together on fires big and little over Labor Day weekend. Even the smaller emergencies take multiple hands, for the firefighters’ safety and everyone else’s…

September: Schools are back in session; the grass grows a little slower; and the last vestiges of summer activities continue for about three more weeks.

One of those activities – actually…

We’re counting our blessings this week as we share in the sorrow of thousands of Texas residents who have suffered damage to or loss of their homes and businesses, or have been forced to…

Over my “staycation” last week, which was a mixture of fun on the town and work at home projects, I somewhat kept up with the local news. Some loser(s) spread KKK fliers in the region, stirring…

I am sitting seaside this morning, watching grandchildren frolic in the surf. But I am thinking how it won’t be long until these youngsters will be like you —…

We haven’t seen any of the statistics yet, but it appears that Clear the Shelters Day last Saturday was successful in finding permanent homes for many dogs, cats and other shelter animals.…

Instead of the usual editing of copy on Tuesday, I did some editing of a different kind – a bit of home downsizing.

Taking advantage of our week off together, my wife and I tackled our…

I gauge the length of this column each week, pretty much, by the space left to me after all the letters to the editor have been placed on the page. This week, as you can see, there are a lot of…

A Monday morning phone call tipped us off to “another” possible imposter. We say “another” because we heard recently of a woman going around town saying she writes for the New York Times and that…

Some folks who live near Old Orchard Beach, as well as visitors, have been complaining recently to Town Fathers that the beach lacks easily accessible rest room facilities. They maintain…

I didn't celebrate National Ice Cream Day on July 16. Did you? But there's still a few days left to celebrate National Ice Cream Month, July, designated as such by…

It’s always refreshing to read about folks who think outside the box, and while they’re certainly not the first to do it, we found ourselves intrigued by a San Francisco couple’s decision on…

What news? Sun Media Group has agreed to sell its assets to RFB Holdings. Reade Brower, owner of Maine Today Media, as of Aug. 1, will assume ownership of many more newspapers in Maine, including…

Remember the old TV show, “Truth or Consequences?” Well, under Maine’s new laws, the truth is, lobstermen and others who break the rules will face consequences — severe consequences…

This week some of our critics took a swipe at us on our online commenting service, Disqus, as well as Facebook and, perhaps, on the street, regarding our coverage of the feud between Coastal Maine…

Not long ago we began hearing and reading about the strong opposition to public buildings in the south flying a confederate flag.  Some were adamant that they come…

Back in the summer of '69, I had a fascination with baseball. My neighborhood friends would gather in back of Boothbay Harbor Grammar School for pick-up games, either in the afternoon or early…

Most communities undergo numerous changes over the years, and ours is no different. Some were for the better, others maybe not. In any case, it’s interesting to look back on some of things…

Took a 15-minute break from work Tuesday afternoon, around 1:45, to check out the activity around town on one of the "more active" Windjammer Days. I thought there were many people around and, if…

As we celebrate the wonderful days of summer here on the Maine coast, Washington and the political world seem far, far away but unfortunately the only way to escape what’s happening – or isn…

I've been on a sentimental journey this week because on Thursday, June 22, this hometown boy will have been working at the Boothbay Register for 30 years — six months as a reporter/assistant…

Boothbay Harbor shifts into full gear this coming week, as the 55th annual Windjammer Days gets underway with a jam-packed schedule of events offering something for everyone.  …

After every graduation, I reminisce about the final days of school and how much I looked forward to summer. While in elementary school, I looked forward to later nights out playing with friends in…

We live on the water, or more specifically, the ocean.  We were lucky enough to have found a waterfront parcel 55 years ago, before it became the most sought-after land in Maine…

Congratulations to our local high school graduates and to their parents. One of life's major milestones has been reached and it's not always easy to accomplish. By working hard, and mixing in some…

As we watched the Channel 7 broadcast of a recent talk at the Boothbay Region Historical Society this past week, we were reminded how very lucky we are that they are working hard to document…

Last week I wrote about being safe on the road, keeping an eye out for others and not driving too fast.

This week I would like to remind everyone to be safe in and on the water, now that…

Bicyclists, joggers, walkers, dog walkers and wheelchair operators are becoming more prevalent along the roadsides now that the weather has turned nice. Motorists should expect the unexpected and…

“For love of country, they accepted death.’’ – James A. Garfield. These words, uttered over 100 years ago, are just as appropriate today as they were then. On…

It's the third full week in May and, I think, we can finally welcome spring. The calendar said spring began way back on March 20, but Mother Nature just kept on pouring on the rain and cold…

Come on, let’s see how big a man you are. How much can you drink? How much razzing and abuse can you take?  How far can we push you before you break?

Sadly,…

What are the top traffic violations that cause traffic crashes? According to the Department of Safety/Maine State Police web page on www.maine.gov, speeding is one of the top three violations…

In addition to new buds on the trees, green grass and spring flowers, something else is making an appearance: winter trash. Once the snow melts, our ditches and other property close to the…

Last week’s column on the lack of available housing and the glut of job openings in the region prompted many ideas after being posted on Facebook, thus this follow-up.

One of the better…

The hurrier I go, the behinder I get. That old saying pretty much sums up progress in repairing our nation’s roads and bridges.It seems like no matter how much we spend, we can’t get ahead…

Take a look at our Help Wanted ads this week. There are jobs aplenty — mostly seasonal, but it happens every spring around here. Restaurants and hotels are trying to fill their staffs for the…