Dear Editor:

When Edgecomb residents go to town meeting this year, there will be some access items voted on.

First, every year voters are asked if they want the boat excise tax to be…

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The Miss Shrimp Pageant was a great success. Without the support of the contestants, parents, community and the volunteers, this would not of been accomplished. Thank you to all of…

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Congratulations to the entire staff of the Boothbay Register/Wiscasset Newspaper. The 2014 “Summertime” magazine is fantastic!

The glossy paper, the vivid colors, the…

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When is “common sense” not common sense? When it is factually wrong. Both the governor and DHHS Commissioner Mary Mayhew are contributing to…

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The lack of an adequate minimum wage places a burden on our communities and perpetuates a broken welfare system.

When employers irresponsibly pay wages that make it…

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Article 28 proposes a change of wording in Boothbay's ordinance that would once…

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To my utter shock and joy I was crowned Miss Shrimp Princess on…

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On Monday, May 5, 2014, town of Boothbay residents will finally have the chance to voice their opinions on the transfer of the Cross River…

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I write once again about the closing of St. Andrews’ emergency room and inpatient beds.

I fully agree with Jane Good and Margaret Perritt who are carrying the torch for…

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I do not feel the Boothbay TIF proposal is good for our town for several reasons.

First, there is the tying up of the tax money generated in the TIF district in such a way…

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The Boothbay Region Historical Society would like to thank Kerrin Erhard, College Access Counselor at…

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In our nation’s capital where political gridlock is a way of life, this weekend, a partnership of ranchers, farmers, and Native Americans (Cowboy and Indian Alliance — CIA)…

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We would like to thank all those who helped make our First Easter Day Luncheon at the Boothbay Harbor United Methodist Church a success.

Thank you to the congregation…

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The city was alive with Boston Strong T-shirts. The mood was upbeat. Nobody seemed afraid to be out on the streets, waiting for the runners to…

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When a leader takes money from the poor (TANF) and uses nearly one million dollars to pay for fraudulent math to create a $400 million shortfall in Medicaid expansion (and does…

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I’m wondering what the Boothbay Harbor Sewer District board’s agenda is, in allowing its manager to run for the office of trustee for the Boothbay Region Water District, its…

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April 18 ought to be Paul Revere Day. 

You can call April 21 anything you want. I call it…

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The Boothbay selectmen have prudently declined to bring before the voters most of the warrants rejected at our last election. They have scaled back the proposed changes…

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Approximately a month ago, the very efficient Boothbay Region Ambulance Service…

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It was with great interest that I read in today's Boothbay Register online edition of the Walkability Study and new "branding" of the region effort. I couldn't agree more with…

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Rep. Bruce MacDonald has completed his fourth and last term in the Maine legislature. During that time, Bruce has sponsored/co-sponsored 158…

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I am one of the half million customers who will be affected by Central Maine Power’s proposed unfair rate…

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Boothbay Region Lions Club would like to thank everyone who attended the Boothbay Craft Brewery Event on…

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I wish government will get out of the business of subsidizing business. The latest bill (LD 1853) from…

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As a member of the planning board, I have many occasions to attend Boothbay Selectmen's meetings.

Among my observations, I see both Mr. Burnham and Mr. Ham interacting…

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And to think all these years I thought it was spelled “ambulance”! :)

Jim Brown
Edgecomb

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The timing of Sebelius resignation as Secretary of Health and Human Services is interesting for a number of reasons. But one stands out. Let's give credit where credit is due —…

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To Meagan and friends at the Y, thank you for your kind words at the Y Annual Dinner. I was stunned! This…

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I wanted to write a letter to the Boothbay region community to let them know what a true gem they have in…

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Rotarians ventured up Route 27 to the American Legion for the 18th annual…

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The Boothbay Register's headline about Consumer Report's evaluation of Miles Hospital/aka LincolnHealth…

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We, and our Pan Fried Steel bandmates, want to thank all of our old friends and supporters, as well as our new friends, who joined us at the Opera House on Saturday, April 5 for…

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Smarten up and be responsible for your pets.

Our most scenic, beautiful areas (roads, gardens and lawns) are being soiled and spoiled by dogs owned by people distracted by…

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The scammers have a new ploy. They are sending out what looks like a Wells Fargo check for over $4,000 to "HELP" pay for the processing fee for $350,000 you have won. The fee is…

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We need your help! We are the Anselmo-Merna fourth grade class. The kids in our class are 9 or 10 years old. Our home is in Custer County, which is in rural central Nebraska.…

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I got this in my email this morning, purportedly from a woman I know quite well, her correct email address and everything.

“I really hope you get this fast,” it read. “I…

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It’s hard to believe, but LincolnHealth has done it again. They weren’t happy enough with taking away our hospital (“for the better”), taking away our emergency room, and taking…

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Here is something to look forward to from Congress to your local post office: bigger rate hikes,…

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Something is wrong with the Y management that they went ahead and harvested all that timber without having gone to the planning board first. It represents either arrogance or…

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Did…

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A huge loophole in the Boothbay Harbor zoning code allows any individual, group or business to buy residential property anywhere in Boothbay Harbor and turn it into a parking…

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Aviation experts the world over are utterly baffled as to why Malaysian flight 370 would set course for the empty reaches of the Indian Ocean, with no place to land or refuel.…

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To Linda: Norm and I returned after four weeks away to learn of your death, followed by a Celebration of Life — packed to the gills. I think you…

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The family of Bob Cunningham would like to thank everyone for all of the kindness shown to us during Bob’s time in the hospital and his passing…

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On March 11, I reported to the Boothbay Region Water District board of trustees that due to the abnormal cold this winter, our seasonal customers should not expect seasonal…

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We would like to thank our family, friends and donors (some of you are anonymous) for your prayers, support and donations in helping Chanel (Stoddard) with her fight against…

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It seems like every morning when I turn on the news, you hear of yet another house fire somewhere in the state.

I can’t help but wonder if it wasn’t for the greed of the…

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Central Maine Power (CMP) is asking state regulators for a rate increase that would mean you would see the fixed monthly portion of your bill double, along with…