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I would like to acknowledge the efforts of Susan Brackett (Kenniston Hill Inn move).

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With diseases such as whooping cough and measles (and now mumps in the National Hockey League) making a nationwide comeback, organizations such as…

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I work as a cashier at Hannaford here in town, and this act brought tears to my eyes.

A young lady and her son attempted to check out when her food stamp…

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Ayuh. The silly season has begun. The turkey is in the fridge or between the bread. Some have saved hundreds at the mall while others offer up thanks for the finely groomed…

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While traveling down south recently, I deliberately passed through many small…

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The first ever Y Arts Sing-a-thon was a huge success! After four hours of singing live on BRCTV Channel 7…

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The Industrial Revolution brought inventions, mass production, child labor, sweatshops and the Great Depression.

There was a mixture of growth and oppression for many,…

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Thanks to our ultra-liberal gun laws, gun violence continues to rise United States. Gun deaths here per 100,000 population are on par with Iraq or Afghanistan. It is not that we…

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The tractor issue has been a fiasco since the town meeting to approve to buy a new one. There was no money appropriated to buy it to start with, so the town had to call a…

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As long-term retail business owners in Boothbay Harbor, we would hope that the board of selectmen hear the appeal of our former Public Works director, Mr. Jody Lewis, in a…

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The legacy with which Dr. John Andrews left this community is probably unrivaled in all of our collective…

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Maine’s history with labor laws goes back before the thirteenth constitutional amendment. In 1636, on an island off the coast Maine fishermen led the first labor dispute and…

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To the Woodchucks: You are Christmas angels.

Thank you.

Janice Newell

Boothbay Harbor

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On Monday, Dec. 1, my daughter in-law walked to Hannaford with my 2-year-old grandson in his stroller.

As she attempted to cross the street, a 17-year-old driver failed to…

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I awoke to a town that was so beautiful with the coating of snow on Thanksgiving Day. I bundled up and grabbed my gear to begin shoveling in case I had to get out…

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These days, instead of saying "I want to thank so and so for something" people call it "a shout out."

I'd like to give a shout out to all the Central Maine Power crews,…

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People have been asking me about hats, mittens, scarves, etc. I am sorry to say since closing Centah of Attention, I have no access to things now. I do know the ladies are…

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It has been a long time since I made a list of things for which I am grateful to be shared on Thanksgiving day so bear with me as I venture forward.

First, I am very happy…

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I would like to thank all of the people who attended Neil’s celebration of life held on Oct. 18. I always knew that Neil was a kind and gentle man. But I was overwhelmed by all…

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Thank you, voters.

I am honored to continue as your State Senator from Lincoln County. It is a responsibility I take seriously, and will work hard to serve the people and…

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It seems that our selectmen are slow learners. Just as they did with their golf course-traffic circle proposals in 2013, they are now proposing, without first getting input from…

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It seems as if winter has come a little earlier this year. Fall seems to be behind us now with the snow starting to fall. As I look around town I see decorations for Christmas…

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The people of Boothbay and visitors to the area just lost a treasure of natural beauty and a feeling of serenity to the cost of technology (“…

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Every wage earner’s hope is that their hard work will garner sufficient income to provide a decent standard of living. Workers want safe housing, medical care when it’s needed,…

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During this past midterm election, nationwide public and private sector employee unions desperately put everything they had, tens of millions of dollars in union member dues,…

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Our hearts are overflowing with gratitude and love for all the efforts by many people before, during the day of Big Dane’s Memorial 5k Walk/Run.

The time spent by all who…

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Post election New York Times headlines led with “Wave of Anger,” “Negativity Wins,” and “The Tornado Election.” Maine headlines were similar, but in all states for those who…

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When I tell people I work as a certified nursing assistant (CNA), they usually respond by saying that…

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For everyone who supported me in the recent election, I owe you more than a simple “thank you.” There are…

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It is that time again to start getting the Boothbay/Boothbay Harbor Community Ice Rink ready for the upcoming skating season. Volunteers are need this Sunday, Nov. 16, at 11 a.m…

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I would like to thank the citizens who supported me and elected me as the new Lincoln County Register of Probate.

It will be an honor to continue working for the citizens…

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We at Giles Rubbish wish to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to all who have contacted us regarding our recent fines at the Wiscasset Transfer Station. Sometimes we…

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The recent November 4th midterm election had a very high voter turnout in the Harbor. Absentee ballots continue to increase in popularity,…

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The warming effect of the ocean often helps us when a winter storm comes up the coast. This wasn’t the case Nov. 2. I don’t think many of us…

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What a special time was enjoyed when the DaPonte String Quartet performed its first concert of the season at St. Columba's Episcopal Church in Boothbay Harbor on Saturday, Oct.…

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Maine Citizens for Clean Elections (MCCE) launched the initiative, “An Act to Strengthen the Maine Clean Election Act, Improve Disclosure and…

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Without the support and enthusiasm of our community, CLICK’s annual Halloween Parade would indeed not be possible! We estimated that the crowd this year was approximately 500…

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I wanted to say a huge thank you to the community for participating in Boothbay Baptist Church's annual…

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Veterans Day is a day to be thankful for the many blessings we have. We owe them all to our veterans.

Thanksgiving Day would have a whole new meaning if not for the…

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Secretary of Veterans Affairs Robert McDonald recently told the Baltimore Sun, that not only does the VA provide healthcare for almost 9 million veterans, but also its research has…
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I want to sincerely thank you my friends, family members and neighbors for joining the birthday…

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Laughing and making friends while helping your neighbors is what volunteering is all about. "To give is to receive" is true. It's wonderful therapy.

And whether it is…

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The Boothbay Region Community Garden group would like to thank Mr. Gorey, advisor at Boothbay Region High School, and the ninth grade students who participated in putting our…

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Our group, Kwiltz 4 Kidz, would like to thank everyone who patronized our booth at the Fall Foliage Festival. All proceeds are used to purchase quilt fabric, batting, thread and…

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A friend whose name is Faith, for some unknown reason, has gradually lost her ability to pronounce words…

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As the election date approaches,…

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Thank you, thank you, thank you.

Where do I begin? I so very much appreciated the fantastic party that was given in my honor on Sunday, Oct. 12. I want to thank Rocktide…

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Washington is corrupt. A study has proven that voters have zero influence because federal government…

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Bill Coombs from Edgecomb is running as an independent for State Representative in House District 89. No formal Republican or Democratic party endorsements. No Republican or…