Whoever was responsible for the weather last week deserves a serious pay raise. For some it may have been a bit too warm, but come on, while most of the country sweltered and/or dealt with fires,…
Talk
As we headed into Fourth of July weekend, cottages were full and boats were bustling around the harbor. On Friday afternoon, there was no better place to be than on the water for the Hendricks…
BRHS Champions of Change commentary
Have you ever heard of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, otherwise known as “trash island?” “Trash island” refers to an island-like pile of trash that doubles Texas’s size that floats in the middle…
With fuel pumps and ATMs as frequent targets, a surge of skimming devices is threatening consumers. Criminals attach sophisticated skimmers directly over legitimate card slots or splice them into…
A Bird's Tale
We are fortunate to have a very leafy green neighborhood. Maples, ash, ornamental crabapples, the occasion red oak, a few black locust—the sightline…
From the assistant editor
Ah, summer. From Boothbay Harbor to Wiscasset and beyond, some of the most time-honored, crowd-getting events have, this year, been getting the blue skies and more that help make them all they can…
'Round Town
It was a magnificent Maine day for the Harbor community and guests, from land and by sea.
Wonderful bluebird sky, painterly puffy clouds, bright sunshine and peanut…
Please don’t miss our Opening Party on Sunday, July 5, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Linekin Heights Green!
Bring an appetizer to share, and the Sprucewold Association will provide beverages. Our…
Summer is in full swing here at Ocean Point beginning with our first full week of activities. Along with our regular tennis, pickleball and kids activities this week, Zumba starts on Tuesday at 8:…
Letter to the editor
Dear Editor:
The oaths of office for the president, the Senate, and the House of Representatives all share the same foundational principle: an absolute allegiance to the U.S. Constitution.…
Letter to the editor
Dear Editor:
The information meeting on this topic exposed interesting factors driving this proposal.
The selectmen were responsibly seeking a solution to the road’s exposure to…
DON'T MISS OUT!
JULY 1st TICKETS TO "1776" ARE GOING FAST!
CELEBRATE WITH US!
…
It’s been a long winter but we are so back! The countdown to summer is over and cottages are filling up. The aisles of Hannafords are keeping in step with the start of summer as well! The sailing…
There is nothing like Windjammer Days through the eyes of a 6-year-old. Following is my great niece Albright’s summary of a very fun week visiting Aunt Anne on the Point.
Hey there are arts…
Boothbay Region YMCA: Community Catalyst for Good
One in five children in Maine experiences food insecurity, and one in seven Mainers faces hunger. In Lincoln County, approximately 12.5…
Last Thursday there were many “Happy and Sad” dollars collected in honor of our new president Jim Herbold and in appreciation of…
BRHS Champions of Change commentary
Too many students are sustaining injuries while participating in sports at Boothbay Region High School (BRHS). In the 2024-2025 season, two BRHS girls’ basketball players tore their ACLs, and this…
Dear Editor:
As an abutting property owner, I support protecting Beach Road and improving public infrastructure. However, I oppose the proposed 12-foot by 6-foot concrete box culvert…
A Bird's Tale
Oystercatcher. It’s an evocative name. Even if you didn’t know that it refers to a bird, you would probably imagine some living thing that catches…
Did you ever think summer would arrive – especially after a long winter and spring?
Well, it’s here and the Boothbay and Wiscasset regions have come alive with events and visitors filling…
Joe's Journal
The President of the United States says the war with Iran is over, and we won. Bully for us.
He also says Iran should have nuclear technology and ballistic missiles because their neighbors…
Letter to the editor
Dear Editor:
I am writing in support of the Hendrick's Head Beach Restoration Project, which will be presented for voter approval on July 1 at 6 p.m. The project proposes raising the height…
DON'T MISS OUT!
JULY 1st TICKETS TO "1776" ARE GOING FAST!
CELEBRATE WITH US!
TICKETS ARE ON…
A series of glorious days, some wicked winds, passing rains and an abundance of flowers. Among the grasses king-devils, hawkweed, stitchwort, vetches, clovers, the beginning of yarrow and so many…
Letter to the editor
Dear Ediitor:
We live on Southport Island adjacent to Hendricks Head Beach, the only public beach on our island. Between…
Letter to the editor
Dear Editor:
I am writing to express my gratitude to Boothbay Region TV Station (BRTV) for allowing me to shadow their work this school year. Their head Station…
Letter to the editor
Dear Editor:
My home, Boothbay Harbor, is a great place, but it faces a serious housing shortage. Boothbay Harbor has 947 housing units and has a 37% vacancy rate (25% higher than the…
Letter to the editor
Dear Editor:
The Boothbay Region Community Center is proud to provide respite from loneliness and social isolation and we are happy to offer a full schedule of activities for residents of…
