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The political skies above New Jersey grow darker by the day. Yet, the governor is out raising money in his bid for the Oval Office.
Should the current investigation reveal…
Dear Editor:
The political skies above New Jersey grow darker by the day. Yet, the governor is out raising money in his bid for the Oval Office.
Should the current investigation reveal…
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Failing to prevent President Barack Obama’s reelection, obstructionists in Congress have striven to make his second term as unproductive as possible in spite of the fact that…
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Many years ago, during the summers of 1970 and 1971, I worked at Ocean Point Inn as a chambermaid. One coworker was Barry Plummer, whose father was an artist and had a gallery…
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The Lincoln Arts Festival raised over $550 in donations at its annual free Charitable Cause Concert on Sunday, Feb. 23.
The best news is that the Boothbay Harbor Rotary…
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February 22, 2014 was World Peace and Understanding Day, the 109th…
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Clearly, the Boothbay Region YMCA has a serious internal problem. Since the…
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Although I have not followed Boothbay basketball closely this season, I feel compelled to write after…
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I want to congratulate Ryan Leighton for writing, and the Register for front-paging, possibly the best job of reporting any issue in the area in the two decades I've been…
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Congratulations to Sens. Angus King and Susan Collins for working with the “Common-Sense Caucus.” Moderation and common sense sound good. How do you apply “moderation” to the…
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I was happy to see that Tim Sample is on my side! I have this little Grammar Grouse that goes crazy when she sees or hears flaws in the language. We know that language is always…
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By the time this letter goes to publication, Mary Baudo will no longer be employed at the local YMCA as her position as the wellness director has been eliminated.…
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I take issue with the commentary in the February 13 Boothbay Register which scolded the newspaper for conducting a poll on their website. I have been reading all of the letters…
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I'm writing with hopes that someone can answer the question, why doesn't Boothbay Harbor allow the "lobster bike run" that used to bring hundreds of paying customers to our…
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I would like to thank Meredith Duke for her dedication to the elementary school…
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I have just read the commentary from the YMCA Board of Trustees about their decision to let Mary Baudo go. It comes as no surprise to me that they are…
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As most folks are aware, the Seahawk basketball team took a major blow when six of its players failed the school athletic pledge. Since then I've heard a few folks talk about…
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Not surprisingly, Rep. Bruce MacDonald's column (2/13) is full of half-truths and misrepresentations.…
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In response to the recently published statement by the Board of Trustees…
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I believe that Mary Baudo represents the best of what the YMCA offers to the community. She is well…
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This letter is in response to Dennis Brown's letter this week in the Register online (“…
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Big-time congratulations to first year coach Matt Brewer and his small in number (nine), dynamic playing Lady Seahawk junior varsity team.
Coach Brewer worked closely with…
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The Haiti Benefit Dinner on February 7 was a great success with over 230…
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Four stars for our ambulance service medics and Miles Memorial Hospital, and thanks to my friends who found me out cold on the sidewalk and realized I needed a helping hand.…
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After having several conversations with patients and Boothbay region residents, I thought the community may be interested in how the new urgent care center is coming along.
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I am "away" right now but was shocked to hear about Mary Baudo’s position being eliminated from the Y.
Mary is the best! She is a huge asset to the Y and to the members…
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Mary Baudo came to the Y with a set of professional and organizational skills and a background in health and wellness programing that I had not seen before. She understands…
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I’ve never found an exercise class that comes anywhere close in quality…
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Regarding our Rep. Bruce MacDonald's "Update from Augusta" dated February 8, stating his support of accepting funds offered through Obamacare, please spare us and give us a…
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Like a hungry fox lurking outside a well secured chicken coop; the idea of “online learning” or “virtual…
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In a recent letter, Mr. James Donovan of…
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As a member of the YMCA who participates in many of the Wellness classes each week, I am disheartened by the Y’s decision to eliminate the position of the Wellness Director. No…
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With the Y such a central part of the life of the Boothbay peninsula, it is somewhat startling to learn…
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I am totally dismayed, concerned, and mystified at the elimination of the wellness director’s position at the YMCA and the dismissal of its director, Mary Baudo. In my opinion,…
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I was so glad to read that accessible rail service may soon be returning to this area. When I was a child, well over 60 years ago, we had a little bus that met the train service…
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A very heartfelt thank you to the wonderful people in our area who have sent us lovely cards of sympathy, brought us delicious meals, and who have sent us bouquets of flowers…
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In the fall we were pleased to meet with Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King and talk with them about the proven crime prevention benefits on high…
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We would like to take the opportunity to thank everyone who donated to this year’s YMCA Annual Fund Drive. Through the support of all 603 individual donors, we were able to…
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I feel compelled to share my thoughts on the “reorganization” that is occurring…
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I have a close friend, a young woman who worked here several summers ago and lives in Lipetsk, Russia. She has a 3 and a half year old…
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I am uncomfortable with the fact the Boothbay's town manager has become a board member of the Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce. Does anyone else see this as a conflict…
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I am not sure if Mr. Muzeroll ever goes out on the roads in Boothbay region during…
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I’d like to take a moment to say how much I enjoyed the high school/community band when they played at the boys basketball game on January 20.
Playing…
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I applaud the St. Andrews Auxiliary in choosing to redirect their donations to a patient side assistance. Historically, hospitals were organized as…
Dear Editor:
LePage's proposal (rule change 17-P) would eliminate eligibility for general assistance (GA). It denies our newest Mainers the only temporary financial support available.…
Dear Editor:
I, with many other concerned members of the Boothbay Region YMCA, would like to publicly state our concern resulting from the elimination of the Wellness Director position.
…Dear Editor:
Another salting and sanding for less than 1/4 inch of snow.
Does the Boothbay public works really think it needs to do this.
It is totally out of control; there is…
Dear Editor:
I and my former neighbors at Bay Landing noted with regret the passing of our good friend and neighbor, Wallace “Junior” Barter.
There never was a more friendly and…