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Scholars at Princeton and Northwestern have concluded a study of federal legislation passed from 1982 to…

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We need community leaders Stephanie Hawke and Les Fossel in Augusta.

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The Boothbay Harbor Rotary Club's Hometown Heroes committee would like to thank the following for their most generous donations to the Hometown Heroes fund. In brief, this fund…

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Downloading Proposition 4 from Maine.gov — law and legislation — resulted…

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First, I would like to thank the Boothbay Register/Wiscasset Newspaper…

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Lincoln County voters have elected me every four years as Register of Probate since 1987. I am asking that your write in Catherine H. Moore as Register of Probate on Nov. 4. …

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Join me on Election Day and vote for write-in candidate Stephen Gottlieb for Lincoln County Register of Probate.

I’ve known Stephen for decades, and know him to have the…

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Gov. Paul LePage thinks he deserves another term as governor. Many agree, but many call him a national embarrassment while others call him Mr. Magoo.

The hallmark of an…

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As we approach the mid-term election, most of us have our preferences lined up and are ready to do our part by voting on Nov. 4.

Being a senior, contemplating what life…

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Bill Coombs is an independent. Bill is a multi-talented father of two sons from Edgecomb with a solid…

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Our ecological environment is an important issue. We are fortunate to have in the state senate Chris Johnson who has a proven track record of supporting legislation…

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Is bear hunting with dogs different from rabbit and raccoon hunting? Are they next on the anti-hunt agenda? Baiting is the only way to determine if a bear has cubs or is a…

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Our loose cannon governor has again done his "ready, shoot, aim" act for what appears to be purely…

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If you have an unshakable belief in anything, no amount of evidence (or…

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I’m writing to support the election of David Sinclair, who is running for District Attorney for Sagadahoc, Lincoln, Knox and Waldo counties. Whoever wins the election will be…

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I am going to vote…

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The other day I had a conversation with Chris Johnson. I asked him about…

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In response to Helen Meserve's two line “tragedy” letter, I had the…

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Here in Lincoln County, the Maine Citizens for Clean Elections (MCCE) action group is recruiting volunteers to collect signatures on Election Day…

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I am writing to acknowledge the exceptional work that Mr. Ben Powell’s freshmen class performed this morning (Oct. 15) for the Woodchucks.

Kyle Ames, Hunter Arsenault,…

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Lincoln County voters have a golden opportunity to ensure a write-in victory for Catherine H. Moore of Jefferson as Register of…

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Since 2012, it has been my honor to work with an honorable, thoughtful and civic-minded legislator. State Sen. Chris Johnson is a remarkable legislator in that he understands…

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I’d like to extend a special thanks to Rocktide Inn for hosting the Paint and Pour sessions this summer and especially to Selina Reid for her art instruction. Her…

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It is a sad state of affairs when a person(s) drive onto private property in the middle of the night to…

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Recently, my "Vote Yes on #1" signs have been knocked down once and stolen twice. I guess I shouldn’t be surprised that the kind of people who support cruelty to animals have a…

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When do we give ourselves bragging rights? Students have the right to brag when they do well on a test, but using the term hero is easy for us to give and difficult for soldiers…

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Nancy Roberts’ family and I thank all who made the celebration of Nancy’s life at the Tugboat Inn Lounge on Saturday, Sept. 27 very special for her. We particularly wish to…

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I used to "enjoy" the ride to the dump. Now it appears that a tornado…

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I am in full support of Public Works Director Jody Lewis. I have served on many boards for the town, such as planning board, school committee, budget committee and charter…

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In the four years I’ve known Chris Johnson, I’ve been impressed time and again by his hard work, his abilities to solve problems and get people…

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As a lover of animals, it saddens me that our state is the last in the nation to allow the trapping, hounding and…

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I would like to publicly thank Sara and Michael Harvey and Jeff Fortier for their thoughtful and sensitive action in requesting the Wiscasset…

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Let's not repeat the last gubernatorial election where the Paul LePage opposition vote was split between…

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What a tragedy ... to cut down more than 200 trees (I counted them) ... some more than 100 years old, to make way for a driveway to the golf club. 

All sense of history…

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What kind of town do we live in when a person who has put his heart and soul into his job for many, many years to make the town beautiful in the summer and safe to drive in the…

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With all the misleading statements in the current political campaign, I would like to highlight some facts which should be of concern to all Waldoboro residents.

Since Gov…

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"He's been denounced and dismissed, ridiculed and royally roasted, but there is no doubt that Gov. Paul…

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Chris Johnson is running for reelection to the Maine Senate and based on his excellent record he deserves…

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For the grand opening of our FARMS Community Kitchen in Damariscotta last Tuesday (Sept. 30), our local farmers, grocers, bakers and other food producers donated a great plenty…

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In a 2013 government shutdown interview on MSNBC, Sen. Bernie Sanders stated, “Obamacare is just the tip…

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Maine’s economic future remains grim. Two different administrations, a Democrat and a Republican, have had a shot at umpiring what can only be seen as a race to the bottom these…

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The Sept. 18, 2014 issue of this newspaper had an article on the Boothbay…

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A bumper sticker on our car reads, “Corporate Rule is Not a Democracy.” It…

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I don’t know the circumstances of the dismissal of Jody Lewis, but I do know what my opinion is of what he has done for the town of Boothbay Harbor: Our sidewalks, streets and…

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Our small community has had its share of tragedies this year. For us, we will always be grateful for Emma's survival and the love and support we received from just about every…

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I am 63 years old and have had the opportunity to travel a considerable amount. I have to say the hospitality, graciousness and overall friendliness in Boothbay Harbor during…

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You may recall a few months back a documentary on TV featuring a White House Detail of the Secret Service, showing the extraordinary lengths to which they go to protect the…

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Individuals who campaign for elected office must be good listeners and, if elected, act in smart and…

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That bittersweet time of year is upon us once again. We are all ready for a break, but yet, part of us hates to see it end. One by one, the doors of our favorite hangouts begin…

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Election Day is nearly here and everyone will gather democratically to make some serious decisions nationally and in Maine. One decision should be easier than most. Help me…