Scandalous. Unbelievable. Disgusting. Embarrassing. Ever-changing. And yes, sometimes amusing. These are just a few of the hundreds of words — we’re sure you have plenty of your own — which…

Holy letters to the editor! We processed and printed over 40 letters to the editor this week and 30-plus last week — with most of them of the political bent. Passion is sure running high for…

We’re having a communication problem these days. Is it just us, or are other folks having a hard time understanding some of the foreign accents on the other end of the phone line? …

I voted for president for the first time 40 years ago. After hearing about Watergate for most of my high school years and trying to understand what Agnew's, then Nixon's resignations would do to…

Shocking news: The Affordable Care Act, more commonly called Obamacare, appears to be in serious trouble. Surprise, surprise. Its opponents — thousands of them in the political ring and in the…

“Vote No On Question 3’’ signs are posted on a number of area lawns, referring to Question 3 on the Maine ballot, the universal background check initiative. On the surface, many (not all)…

Had a fight on Monday and Tuesday. There was a lot of grunting and begging on my part. But I persevered and my opponent finally backed off by Wednesday morning.

My opponent? Our office email…

Ever since we first started covering selectmen’s meetings early in our newspaper career, we had the greatest respect for those who serve our local communities. While they may occasionally…

The cool morning air is a reminder that Maine’s beautiful fall season will be followed by cold, windy, snowy days before too long.Outdoor enthusiasts look forward to downhill and cross-…

There's never enough time in a day, a week, a month or a year. Life happens and at the end of that day, that week, that month and that year, you find yourself behind on a myriad of things.

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The announcement this past week that Bath Iron Works had lost its bid to build the Coast Guard’s new cutters was sobering news, not only for the Midcoast area, but for the entire state. BIW…

Scientists in Hungary studying dogs and their brain function compared to humans have come to several conclusions, one of which is that dogs understand at least some of what humans say to…

Despite a forecast of possible rain on Labor Day, September is welcomed with open arms. The September weather in Maine is usually a good mix of summer and fall temperatures. It's a great time to…

A couple of letters to the editor in recent weeks encouraged preservation of the open space on the Boothbay Common as part of the overall roundabout plan and other changes at Boothbay Center…

The news from Boothbay Region High School this week that the Seahawk football team, lacking several experienced players, was going to play a club schedule instead of a varsity one, was a bit…

We’d like to add our own two cents’ worth to those in recent weeks who have encouraged increased efforts to improve bike safety on Route 96. It’s heavily traveled by cyclists both local and…

What spices do you mix with cloth? Kind of strange, huh! Well, my predictions about the Red Sox at the beginning of the season haven't panned out. I — and I am sure a few others — didn't see…

Wow! How can we begin to describe the excitement and pride Maine residents felt, especially those of us here in the Boothbay region, when one of our own, Ellie Logan, earned her unprecedented…

Hot August days and nights. A heated presidential showdown. Inattentive drivers. A contentious local vote in November.

These things and more seem to be driving up people's tempers, mine…

If motor vehicles could smile, they’d be all grins because there are lots of happy drivers here on the coast and elsewhere in Maine these days, thanks to scores of new paving projects. Just when…

Watching our 4-year-old granddaughter graduate from a flotation belt to inflatable arm bands to now standing up and swimming in the shallow end of the pool this summer has opened my eyes to how…

If you can no longer see your discarded items, you don’t have to worry about them, right? Unfortunately, that’s a sentiment held by many of us in this country, and others all over the world. For…

Sitting at a desk for 40 hours a week, doing chores at home, eating, sleeping and enjoying the granddaughters — plus not owning a boat — doesn't leave a whole lot of time in a week for getting out…

With our increased population here on the coast during the summer months, the potential for accidents skyrockets — more motorists, more pedestrians, more cyclists, more boating traffic.

On…

Jock Lauterer.

That name may not mean much to our readership, but it means a whole lot to community newspapers throughout the country. Mr. Lauterer is a longtime lecturer in journalism at…

Before much of Hawaii became so commercialized, the one thing about several of the islands which left a lasting impression on us was its beautiful flowers. They’re everywhere. We were reminded of…

I have always felt safe living in Maine. For years, we wouldn't feel the need to lock our house doors at night and never our cars. If I remember correctly, there was one incident shortly after we…

Every time we hear that medical insurance premiums are taking another hike, we either silently fume or share our negative comments with others. First of all, we can’t resist remarking that under…

Seems like we were just putting away our winter holiday decorations and complaining about the snow and now we're buying new pool toys and complaining about the heat and humidity.

Time does…

Spain has five million people unemployed, yet businesses can’t find workers. Why? Too many of the country’s men and women are unskilled, and can’t meet the demands of most of the job offers.

Our leaders in Washington are expected to resume discussion on gun control – will we impose a limit on the purchase of guns, and if so, how far will we go? It’s a heated issue, and our own Maine…

Perhaps some day I will write a book. It won't be a best-seller but it will be fun to reminisce about my years here at the Boothbay Register. This…

We’re about to host one of coastal Maine’s most popular summer events, Windjammer Days, with a wide variety of events planned, highlighted by the arrival of the beautiful sailing vessels Wednesday…

Before I forget it, Happy Father's Day, Dad, and for those who may not know it or are caught up in life, Sunday, June 19 is Father's Day. Don't forget him. Jarryl Larson, a frequent contributor to…

Good luck to the class of 2016. You were babies when this country was attacked by radicals back in 2001 and you and those older than you have learned to live not so much in fear but in a cautious…

Work hard and you’ll achieve great things. That has been the message our young people have been taught for generations, and it’s no different this year for the class of 2016 as they officially…

Yee hah! The unofficial start of summer is here. According to (somebody?), Memorial Day marks the beginning of summer — sunshine, shorts, cold beverages, relaxing on the deck or the beach, and…

It’s the time of the year when many young people will be celebrating their own graduation, or that of friends. For some, it’s the end of their formal education, while for others, they are a step…

What does Memorial Day mean to you? To me, it is a time to reflect on my freedom and to remember those who fought in foreign lands to protect our freedom. Some of those fighters sacrificed their…

Some folks just aren’t cut out to be criminals, or so it would appear. We may be wrong, but we always felt to be successful at it, you have to try to outwit law enforcement. Most fail, but you…

Two business representatives from Boothbay Harbor have written a press release this week asking for help in identifying spaces where downtown employees can secure parking during the busy summer…

Sometimes, it’s difficult to follow the rules of etiquette your mother taught you.  You do your best, but occasionally, you stray. Of late, we’ve found ourselves…

I'd like to start this week by congratulating Sarah Sherman McGrail on the publishing of her biographies of local Korean War and Vietnam War veterans, "Looking Back, Volumes I and II." An immense…

While spring has taken its time in coming this year, with crossed fingers we’re all hoping warmer weather may be on its way — an added incentive to turn to outdoor…

Roadside trash. It's ugly and sometimes bad for the environment.

My former boss here at the newspaper, Mary Brewer, thankfully wrote about it back in February, ending with "There's nothing…

For the second straight year, Boothbay Region High School has been named to U.S. News & World Report’s prestigious list of Maine’s top ten best high schools –…

The basketball bug really hit me back in 1970 when I watched the Seahawk varsity boys basketball team, under the tutelage of Walt Gorneau, play its games. On the team were a pair of twins, Richard…

Spring is in the air, or so we like to think, and we’re all looking forward to spending more time out of doors. For some, it’s time to stoke up the grill, soak up …

It's the biggest secret around each spring. Who's getting this year's Lifetime Service Award (LSA) from the Boothbay Harbor Rotary Club? I went to the top to find…

My week started with a little bit of stress (personal cell phone died with all my phone numbers), then, as Monday arrived, got even more stressful. By Wednesday morning, the stress level had…