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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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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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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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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…

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What an exciting year of basketball it was for me this past winter. I was lucky enough to coach two different teams, the fourth-sixth grade girls YMCA league and the eighth…

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The Boothbay Region Ambulance Service asks the taxpayers each year for many thousands of dollars. It is forced to do so because the federal government (Medicare and…

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A few thoughts regarding the Boothbay Harbor tennis courts and their impending destruction.

I don’t understand the need to…

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I’d like to thank all the musicians and all my lady singers who did such a great job this year at the Hometown Hootenanny. It was such a pleasure to work with you all.

It…

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Thank you, Cathy Sherrill, for bringing Carlos Nunez and his band to Boothbay. It was one of the most energized concerts I have experienced on St. Paddy's Day in a long time.…

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Over the past several years, the Boothbay …

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It was with a sense of great sadness and loss that I learned of the passing of Lemuel L. Brown. He was both an outstanding surveyor and an exceptional person. Behind his quiet,…

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Opportunity is foundational to prosperity. But in order to seize an opportunity one must first recognize…

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Boothbay Register reporter Ryan Leighton deserves credit for a detailed review of the TIF proposed for Boothbay Center encompassing the golf…

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We wanted, for some time now, to sit down and express our family’s appreciation to all who have helped us in our time of need.

We feel very fortunate and loved by all the…

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When shrimp were plentiful, so were the smelts. I think the shrimp came to shallow waters to find the best temperature for dropping their eggs. The smelts chased them there,…

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On Thursday mornings in Augusta, Mainers have been witnessing people standing up for the 25,000 who lost…

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I have read with interest the Boothbay Register article “Selectmen question ‘extravagant' health benefits…

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Maine's forest rangers should have the same right to protect themselves as other law enforcement officers in our state. I strongly support legislation that would allow forest…

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Syrian dictator Assad has slaughtered thousands upon thousands of Syrians to hold on to power, while the world mostly wrings its hands and imposes a few economic sanctions. The…

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At the urging of my physical therapist, it was suggested that I continue on at the YMCA through the national Livestrong program, which is made through a grant.

I went to…

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Rep. Bruce McDonald's retort published last week in the Register under…

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This past Sunday at the Boothbay Fire Department building, the reason we live in and love this community was never more evident.

Our dear friend and classmate and his…

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A great big thank you to whoever anonymously sanded the end of my driveway! What a lovely surprise to come home to. I didn't have to get a running start from across the road to…

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Politics and fiscal issues have taken center stage in the debate over MaineCare expansion and full…

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With the very sudden loss of a friend and extraordinarily wonderful person, my thoughts found some comfort when I penned this small tribute the day of Reverend Mary Jo Zimmerli'…

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This past Sunday, the Lady Seahawks basketball team helped raise over $2,300 for the Muscular Dystrophy Association of Maine. The “Hoop Buffet For The MDA” was a smashing…

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Mainers should be proud that we’re taking the lead on solving climate change, both at the state level and with small-business owners like me. It’s smart business, because…

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This letter is in response to Dennis Brown's letter attacking Rep. Bruce MacDonald for urging the…

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A problem with writing in support of orthodoxy in grammar is that one has to be punctiliously correct in doing so. In Tim Sample's charming "The grammar guerrrillas" (February…