Dear Editor:

How many people get to meet a fourth-cousin that they did not know existed? I did and I am profoundly grateful to Barbara Rumsey and the Boothbay…

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As I picked up my weekly editions of the two local papers this week, I casually glanced at the front page of the Register to see what had happened on the peninsula since last…

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I have read the Register’s reports of the recent DHHS hearings regarding the 24/7 operation of the Urgent Care Center. I attended the morning portion of the hearings and picked…

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For over 75 years, the St. Andrews Free Bed Fund has provided assistance to worthy local residents to help them pay their hospital bills.

This year, we are excited to…

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It’s 140.6 miles from the start to…

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As someone who cherishes the Maine woods and its wildlife, it saddens me that our state has become the last bastion of trapping, hounding and baiting of bears. (See “…

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We have a great opportunity to stage a gubernatorial debate right here. Last week Gov. Paul LePage pulled out of a scheduled debate in Kittery, and he has declined one hosted by…

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I am honored to write about Sen. Chris Johnson, one of our most impressive …

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It was ironic that many people at Monday night’s Boothbay Harbor selectmen’s meeting apparently failed to…

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Back in the 1960s, I was a Sanford High School Redskin. None of us gave it a thought then. But, in truth, that was…

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Fantastic is my word to describe the two performances of “Carmina Burana.”

at the Congregational Church in Boothbay Harbor performed by the Lincoln Festival Chorus.

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Kudos to all the volunteers involved with Boothbay’s 250th Anniversary Celebration. Both the clambake and pig roast were wonderful; so much food. Also, great music. Thanks for a…

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We just spent two idyllic days at the Inn at Cuckolds Lighthouse for our 44th anniversary. We want to thank everyone who has been involved in restoring this amazing piece of…

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It saddens me to have to write a letter again about musicians in our area.

Why did the organizers have to get musicians from out of the area to entertain during the 250th…

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The Kamenstein children of Treasure Island recently donated their time and energy into setting up a lemonade stand to benefit the library. There were cookies, brownies and…

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Setting the domestic police on a war footing, as demonstrated with the news coming out of Ferguson, is setting off alarms among those of us who value our…

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Have we given the right for politicians to refuse to acknowledge the…

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Here in Maine we are the first state in the country to have a truth and reconciliation commission about our history with native children in the child welfare system. Not only is…

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Khob Khun Ka mak mak (thank you) to everyone who “Journeyed to Thailand” on Aug. 21, in support of Friends of Thai Daughters. Our (sold-out) event at the Barters Island…

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AOS 98 school cafeterias have continued to meet tough new federal nutrition standards for…

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I am glad to say that almost every summer for nearly 30 years my wife and…

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Thank you to the “Mystery Man” who came to my rescue when I fell/tripped onto the road pavement on Route 96.

He quickly positioned his car so that southbound vehicles…

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Since the late 1800s, five generations of my family have returned to…

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I was recently fortunate to participate in the “Day Out With Thomas” at the Railway Village on Friday and Saturday, August 15 and 16. On Friday, I drove the tractor for the “…

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Kudos to Susan Brackett for spearheading an initiative to save Kenniston Hill Inn. I’m not alone in feeling sad, bewildered and frustrated about the impending loss of this…

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We never would have believed that so many people who saw the write up on Charlie Hull’s 97th birthday would send so many cards.

He got over 40, not only from locals but…

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Cuckolds modern-day lighthouse keepers, Dan and Barb Aube, performed their first “search and rescue” on Tuesday night, Aug. 12. We…

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Imagine a man who flees his home because of its danger, and years later throws out a child who has done the same. Neither one checked to find their birth certificate before they…

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My wife and I would like to thank Fire Chief Spofford and his men, as well as the fire crews of the Harbor, Edgecomb, Southport, Newcastle and Wiscasset, and the ambulance crew…

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In the past month, Bay Landing lost two of its finest: Barbara Fossett and Barbara Foley. Some may remember the Register’s article some time ago chronicling Barbara Fossett’s…

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Words cannot express how grateful we are for the kindness shown to us during our sorrow. Difficult times like this remind us of how lucky we are to have family, friends and co-…

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The State has mandated that LincolnHealth keep the urgent care center open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, year…

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If you feel strongly that our peninsula needs an urgent care center at night as well as from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., please vote with your feet and with your wallets.

Mary…

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The Boothbay Playhouse is a true gem and an asset to your community. We attended the current production of “Children of Eden.” It was amazing! The musical talent, dancing,…

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The last week of July there were two news stories in Lincoln County highlighting underage drinking with two very different results. July…

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On Friday and…

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In response to the letter concerning the status of the plaque placed near Powder Hill by the Daughters of the American Revolution in 1941 (…

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“Children of Eden,” currently at the Boothbay Playhouse, is the final curtain call of the 2014 Playhouse Season. You’ll be amazed at the wonderful costumes, set design and, of…

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I am grateful to Sen. Chris Johnson for many things: his sensible and sensitive grasp of issues which affect us all, as well as his lucid analyses of the issues in his weekly …

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I am fortunate enough to have a job that has afforded me substantial healthcare coverage over the past 18…

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State Sen. Chris Johnson is a common sense leader and one of the most talented people we've ever sent to…

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Two Salty Dogs Pet Outfitters would like to thank all the folks that helped make the 2nd annual Boothbay Harbor Mutt Scrub a huge success and a really fun afternoon! Over $1,750…

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On July 25 and 26, the Lady Seahawks basketball program hosted the 4th annual Boothbay Lobster Jam. Teams…

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Some people may think that Shenna Bellows’ calling out current roles of corporations contributing to the…

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Bad politicians get elected by good people who don’t vote.

“Never impose on others what you would not choose for yourself.” (Confucius 551 B.C.)

Compassion is born…

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Why won't Gov. Paul LePage and…

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We, the Boothbay Region Garden Club, know so well that “it takes a village.” We can’t do our community projects which include scholarships, garden beautification, working with…

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I have stopped many times to give honor to the men who fought to give us our beginning as the greatest free country in the world. I would venture to say that very few people in…

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Saturday, July 26 was a beautiful day for over 200 participants in the 5th annual Lobster Roll 5k. It was a successful event with all proceeds…