Over the weekend, we traveled to southern Maine to see if we could observe the drama of heavy surf expected from the passing of Hurricane Erin far offshore. We spent a…
Talk
From the assistant editor
It can be hard for a town to keep its personnel long term, just like in the private sector these days (our employer thankfully being an exception).
Just ask Alna how many times it has had…
From the editor
From my perspective – if you value it at all – the local tourism season seems to have been very good, as we roll into the unofficial end of summer with the arrival of Labor Day Sept. 1. The…
Joe's Journal
I drove to Wiscasset and Bath on Friday and waved to Ms. Pigette as I passed her on Route 27. I waved again on the way home. She looked pretty cute in her summer outfit, as she clutched a racket,…
'Round Town
*Note: A casual observation!
Midweek last week, during an infrequent drive out of town, I observed, as I often do, the price of fuels along the way. It was a Portland…
The Community Center will be closed on Monday, Sept. 1 in observance of Labor Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, Sept. 2, following our regular schedule.
Don’t miss the next V.I.P. (…
The drought remains with us, but it is hard not to appreciate the stellar weather, cool temperatures, mostly clear skies, with occasional bilious clouds that make one remember the childhood wonder…
I find it difficult to believe that we are now at the end of August. I’m certain many of you as well as myself are asking where did the time go? Our activities are over…
Fall-like weather makes it a bit easier to return to school. Just a bit! As we start to prepare our cabins for the next season, please remember Firewise. Our committee, led by Randy Lehman, Curt…
Dear Editor:
The referendum on Nov. 4 regarding voter ID requirements in Maine is a solution in search of a problem. There has been no…
Letter to the editor
Dear Editor:
An answer to Joe Grant, who thinks that temperature is not rising in Maine.…
Letter to the editor
Dear Editor:
On Friday, Aug. 15, the two top clubs in the Nuclear Weapons League met in Alaska for a much-hyped but ultimately meaningless "friendly" match.
Evenly matched in team…
Letter to the editor
Dear Editor:
The Boothbay Railway Village wishes to thank all sponsors and attendees for celebrating 61 years with us, Mine Oyster Catering for the outstanding food and service, and the Don…
As summer is winding down and we all get back into whatever routine that means, remember, it's not over until it's over. Now, and the approaching fall, is a great time for a hike. Actually,…
Where It's At
David’s new show “Reengaged” marks his return to fulltime painting after after two years (one as president) working with the 50-year-old nonprofit, Union of Maine Visual Artists. During that…
September is shaping up to be a great month for local veterans and their families to connect with resources, learn about programs, and network the veteran support community. Several events are…
The past few weeks have been busy at the Boothbay Region Food Pantry. The number of people using the pantry continues to increase and we have been actively seeking…
Sarah Barton and Azhar Meyer are getting married on Sept. 4! They want to share this message with their guests:
We are so thankful for all our family traveling to Boothbay Harbor to…
Keeping up with the latest scams and all the red flags that warn us of each one is exhausting. Scams constantly evolve, and each comes with its own red flags to remember. But some warning signs…
A Bird's Tale
When we first started birding in the late 1970s and early 1980s, the sight of a merlin was a special treat. These small, dark falcons had just begun to bounce back…
From the editor
My wife and I have been enjoying the late afternoons this month sitting on our deck, recapping our work day, what the world is going through, planning the days ahead, and more. As the sun sets…
Joe's Journal
Once upon a time, in May 1932, thousands of Americans who were out of work, out of money, and out of sorts, went to Washington for help. They were veterans seeking compensation for their service…
Boothbay Sea and Science Center
Last weekwe looked “Inside the T…
As promised last week, here is Thomas Hultin’s account of the recent Full Moon Fever Flotilla.
"Saturday August ninth saw a full moon rising. Nine …
If you are fortunate enough to be on vacation you are experiencing the best weather of the summer. There have been many of what my…
Let us begin with happy news. There is a new member of the Newagen Alpaca herd…
Letter to the editor
Dear Editor:
If you feel that violent crime is on the rise in the US, you are in good company—about 60% of Americans believe that crime is on the rise. Unfortunately,…
Letter to the editor
Dear Editor:
In my lifetime I have participated in two different democracies: in Britain…
Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor:
So often I come across walkers, runners, and bicyclists on our local roads wearing muted or dark colored clothing and frequently with earbuds in or headphones on.
Our…
Letter to the editor
Dear Editor:
In Hans Christian Andersen’s tale, a vain emperor paraded through town in “magnificent” garments woven from nothing at all. The crowd, fearful of…
Letter to the editor
Dear Editor:
The Trump administration’s proposal to station 600 National Guard troops on…
Letter to the editor
Dear Editor:
When people see me on a bridge protesting against Donald Trump and his administration, they might think they know my story. They don't. My father, a proud veteran who served in…
Sprucewold gardens continue to grow, sometimes wild and sometimes carefully curated. It’s all beautiful. After all, E.B. White, one of Maine’s nature-loving…
It’s always both exciting and uplifting to see local young people get involved in the community, and this proved remarkably true…
Most of us appreciate when we can talk to a real person about an issue or concern with a company, and what better way to find customer service than to search for it…
It’s August and hard to believe September is just around the corner. Nevertheless, the Yacht Club is still in full swing and will continue to be for a few more weeks…
Sprucewold is such a supportive community. My dad’s celebration of life was Saturday at the Boothbay Harbor United Methodist…
Column
The Maine State Opti Championships brought a lot of excitement to Cozy Harbor last week. Nearly 60 sailors came from as far north as Kollegewidgwok Yacht Club in…
Our daughters attended Sheepscot Valley Children’s House on Federal St. in Wiscasset in the early 1990s. That’s where we met (Miss) Ethel Stansfield. Recently we returned to the school, along with…
