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The referendum on Nov. 4 regarding voter ID requirements in Maine is a solution in search of a problem. There has been no…

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An answer to Joe Grant, who thinks that temperature is not rising in Maine.…

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On Friday, Aug. 15, the two top clubs in the Nuclear Weapons League met in Alaska for a much-hyped but ultimately meaningless "friendly" match.

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The Boothbay Railway Village wishes to thank all sponsors and attendees for celebrating 61 years with us, Mine Oyster Catering for the outstanding food and service, and the Don…

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If you feel that violent crime is on the rise in the US, you are in good company—about 60% of Americans believe that crime is on the rise. Unfortunately,…

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In my lifetime I have participated in two different democracies: in Britain…

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So often I come across walkers, runners, and bicyclists on our local roads wearing muted or dark colored clothing and frequently with earbuds in or headphones on.

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In Hans Christian Andersen’s tale, a vain emperor paraded through town in “magnificent” garments woven from nothing at all. The crowd, fearful of…

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The Trump administration’s proposal to station 600 National Guard troops on…

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When people see me on a bridge protesting against Donald Trump and his administration, they might think they know my story. They don't. My father, a proud veteran who served in…

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Recently, there have been two widely publicized housing developments in the region funded with affordable housing funds and celebrated as a great step forward in righting the “…

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I am writing to congratulate Jim Singer, the American Legion, and everyone else who has worked on the veterans’ banner project in the Boothbay…

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The radical Right and their Supreme Court justices claim the high ground in American jurisprudence by being “originalists.” They assert that they, and they alone, understand…

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In a recent Boothbay Register article, Debrah Yale expressed concern for people living near the Southport swing bridge. New…

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Our family would like to express our heartfelt thanks to the community for the incredible kindness and support we received following the passing of our beloved family member,…

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As of August 2025, Knickerbocker Lake is down 11 inches since June—measured directly at the Boothbay Region Water District pump station. Aquatic growth is…

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Not just a cadre within the extreme Right of the Republican Party (recall “Dr.” David Duke, former Grand Wizard of the of the Ku Klux Klan, Republican member of the Louisiana…

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I was saddened to read Peter C. Gardner of E…

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The recent celebration of life event honoring the memory of George McEvoy was, just like so much…

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On Friday, Aug. 1, around 1 p.m. a short white bus from St. Andrews Retirement Community was travelling to Maine State Music Theater. We "little old ladies…

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I am writing from underway on Coast Guard Cutter Northland. I am one of the three newly reported Ensigns (officers) on board. Greeted…

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In a stunning and somber announcement, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) said Friday it will begin the process of shutting down, an outcome that once seemed…

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If you know anyone who belongs to the Southport Yacht Club, please tell them to cease using a megaphone to shout orders and…

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While I am sure the Seaside Masonic Lodge in East Boothbay performs some community work, the collection of recycling at the entrance to the Lodge is a…

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We are saddened by the passing ofGeorge McEvoy, a loyal …

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As the president of the board of the keepers of the Burnt Island Light, KBIL, I would like to announce our upcoming on-island open house, through the Chamber of Commerce…

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Six months after the Inauguration, my Trump Derangement Syndrome had reached the point where I was spooking the horses and scaring my friends and family. To avoid an…

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Clean laundry should be just that - clean. Clean should not include toxins. Perfumed laundry detergent is sometimes avoided when someone recognizes it irritates their skin.…

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Labor will never own the means of production in this country. Maine Democrats spreading Bog Apple anguish.

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At the May 7 public meeting on the Southport water main project, concerns were raised about the water QUANTITY and uncertainty of future federal funding—especially under a…

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Under the control of Hitler, Stalin, and Trump, these agencies of mass deportation terrified the populace and cowed political opponents of their respective authoritarian…

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I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the residents of Boothbay and Southport for their help on July 5 when the Hendricks Hill swing bridge wasn’t working. My…

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There is a certain poignancy in reading the list of grievances in the Declaration of Independence to King George that now resonates with today’s governmental overreach. How did…

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As I write this on Sunday evening, I can still hear the rumble of fireworks celebrating the birth of our nation. My dogs will be relieved when the…

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Senator King: “This bill is a farce. Imagine…

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Here’s a good idea for our current administration: Indiscriminately cut or eliminate federal funding for biomedical research and international healthcare programs, based purely…

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It is hard to say when American conservative thought began its decline. During the McCarthy “red scare” it was a Republican who stood up and said…

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Millions of Americans put their trust in Donald Trump and elected him to be the president. They were disillusioned with a government that did not seem to meet their needs for a…

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As you may know, community members across the Boothbay region are coming together to build climate resilience. The town of Boothbay, town of Boothbay Harbor, the Boothbay…

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As the wife and caregiver of an aging husband who wants to remain at home, I’ve come to understand how important it is to protect not just his…