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Thank you to the following organizations The Lions Club, The Community Lunch Bunch, The Community Resource Council, The Congregational Church, Bayview Masons Lodge, The…
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The 21st edition of the Penguin Plunge was a great success with 48 plungers. Thanks to them and the generosity of others in our community, $1,500 was raised to fund free swim…
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After Biden took the office of president, I wrote that those who voted for him had unknowingly voted for the ruin of our country. At that time I couldn't imagine the damage…
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When I checked the messages on my answering machine that day, there was a man signing…
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Here’s the logic of it. All the legal entanglements of the ex-president are said to be orchestrated by the Biden administration to undermine his presidential campaign. So Trump…
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During this very special time of year we tend to put our own needs aside and think of family and friends and gather to celebrate those relationships. We also remember those…
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The 17th Gingerbread Spectacular was indeed spectacular! Thanks to countless hours spent decorating by staff member Kevin Kiley and his team of elves this season, the Opera…
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Dec. 7, 2023 has come and gone as we prepare for Christmas and the new year. Let us not forget those who made it possible to do so, our veterans.
Never, ever forget our…
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The betrayal of so-called good intentions.
Demand, prayer to action, for those under the despair of homelessness in America this…
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Why the increasingly vehement attacks in America against Christianity, voter ID/in-person elections, and constitutional law?
The answer may lie in…
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We would like to thank all the people of the Boothbay region for the kindness, compassion and generosity that our family has…
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Recently I called a friend just to check in. When she answered the phone, she was sobbing.
“Covid. He is in the hospital. I haven’t heard anything. He always calls me…
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Maya Angelou stated "When someone tells you who they are, believe them the first time." Twice impeached, disgraced, 23 times indicted…
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The claw of the lobster light at the Southport School that always brought a smile as one made the turn at the Island Store has lost its repetitive motion. With this paralysis…
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Maine being largely Democrat (residents) might want to think about how they vote going forward.…
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We live in Central Maine and occasionally make it down to the Boothbay region for our “big” vacations. There are many things about the area that keep us coming back, and…
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As I was waiting to check out at Hannaford recently, the gentleman in front of me appeared confused as he attempted to pay for his purchases. It soon become apparent he didn’t…
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Last Wednesday, Nov. 29, most of our teachers at Boothbay Region High School informed us about an…
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I am delighted to report that there are Angels living right here in the Boothbay region! They shop with us, they exercise with us at the “Y,” they sit next to us in church…
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We want to thank everyone who helped contain the fire on Squirrel Island that occurred on Sunday afternoon (Nov. 19) and into the night. We are so appreciative of all who…
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This time of year, late in the day, when entering the Boothbay Center Post Office from Back River Road, the parking area to the right is in the…
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Because, you don’t know what it’s like.
This holiday season, especially for Thanksgiving, ask someone over for dinner.
Only the lonely know.
Countless…
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Are we listening? In a recent speech in New Hampshire, former President Trump used language that is identical…
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I have not always been the easiest person to deal with. I have certainly made my fair share of mistakes along the way. However it has been an honor, a pleasure, and a…
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In recent letters to this paper, a number of writers have tried to put down Boothbay Region High School as doing poorly, and therefore, in their view, not worth investing in.…
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I was in a small local shop this fall while a loud woman "from away" was ranting to the owner. I heard her say, "Indians should forget the past and stop…
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I wish to thank the Boothbay Harbor Community Center for all they do every day. I especially want to thank them for being a big part in my recovery. The scooter…
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I am hoping that we have not seen the last ballot referendum questions on the Boothbay Region elementary school and high school.
During the process of putting…
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I feel there is increased interest in public access to the rivers in Edgecomb.
Five hundred and twelve residents, including a number of absentee voters who did not see…
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As a volunteer and patron of the Harbor Theater, I am very concerned about the Meadow Mall parking lot. The lack of lights is extremely dangerous. Also, the speed of cars…
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Does size matter? Can a high school be too small? Can a high school be too large? Research indicates that high schools of 400-500 students, for a variety of reasons,…
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First, big time kudos to Brent McHale, CMBG's Horticulturist/Gardens Aglow Program Director, for such an interesting/informative presentation about the art of decorating with…
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On behalf of the Congregational Church of Boothbay Harbor and our Community Lunch volunteers, we would like to thank our neighbor, Miranda Barrett, and the Boothbay Region…
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After many years of just barely scraping by and doing my best to maintain my aging building, equipment and meeting payroll, there comes an unfortunate time when the numbers no…
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As far as "media propaganda" goes, there's no shortage these days - around any topic of importance. Getting at the truth is at least a part-time job, if not more, for any…
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Late summer, the residents of East Boothbay were notified that the post office was being moved to Boothbay Harbor. No reason was given, not whether it was temporary or…
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Governor Mills is right to oppose Question 3 which asks voters to approve a hostile takeover of CMP by the state of Maine. Some in government are advocating that Maine take by…
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In all the letters and articles related to the proposed school building project I don't recall seeing one option discussed.
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I’m writing to support a “Yes” vote on question 1 on the ballot next week. Current education research has shown that spending on the right things educationally means long term…
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I became aware of Question 7 only recently due to the article…
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“Pride In The Past, And Working On The Future.” It’s a sentence I first read as a high school student at BRHS. Coach I.J. Pinkham had it highlighted on his basketball…
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I am a parent, BRHS teacher, and Boothbay Harbor taxpayer. I am writing as a citizen of Boothbay Harbor and as a parent.
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I believe some clarification is needed to the comments provided by Pine Tree Power advocate Jill Linzee.
The value of $3.5 billion “book value,” often quoted by the…
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Recently I submitted a letter urging a Yes vote for Bond Question 1. As expected, it has led to numerous discussions at the Post Office, Hannaford, and the Refuse Center. All…
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The referendum Question 3 on the Nov. 7 ballot is of concern to me. This concern is the creation of a state-controlled power company (i.e., Pine Tree Power Co.) to be run by…
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The foreign owners of CMP and Versant have spent more than $40 million dollars on TV ads against the Pine Tree Power proposed by question 3. This is obviously because they…
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We need to vote our informed consciences and not be drawn into and believe the media propaganda that will ramp up as we get closer to Nov. 7.
Question 3 is a huge…
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The architects have been extremely well paid through donors to make their sales pitch to us and they stand to make millions more if Question 1 passes.
And always…
