The other day, my landline rang and, as usual, I just sat in my favorite chair and let it ring.
It was about 10 a.m. The time I usually hear a disembodied voice asking for money for a worthy…
Talk
'Round Town
What do you think these fellows have in common? It’s not their hairstyles or their fancy clothing. It’s not their magnetic personalities. It’s not because they all get up at 5 a.m., and it’s not…
From the editor
My co-workers greeted me Monday morning, asking about the highlights of my 11-day vacation, six days in Omaha, Nebraska, where my wife and I attended our nephew’s rehearsal dinner, wedding and…
A Bird's Tale
Author’s Note: This column was written from Jeff’s perspective following a recent work-related trip to Newfoundland.
Ever since Nanny and Grandfather Chase returned from their one…
Despite the fact that our days are numbered here it continues to be the “endless summer.”
On a very warm walk Monday morning I came upon a most unusual event at the Chapel, a wedding. It was…
Letter to the editor
Dear Editor:
I emigrated to the U.S. in 1978. I flew in with the clothes I was wearing and a heavy box of tools which, in that day and age, I carried on as hand luggage!
Those were the…
Letter to the editor
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The guest lists at the ex-presidential palaces make for fascinating reading, though the 2017 - 2021 visitors’ log at the White House would be even more intriguing…if Trump had…
Letter to the editor
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The board of directors of the Keepers Of Burnt Island Light (KBIL), want to recognize and share with the Boothbay Harbor region and community that we feel that Burnt Island is…
Boothbay Region YMCA Catalyst for Community Good
There are many ways to discover what’s happening at the Y-ARTS program at the Boothbay Region YMCA. The fun Facebook page. News articles. Program flyers. Show posters. Inspirational—and highly…
Letter to the editor
Dear Editor:
I am writing in support of re-electing Cameron Reny to the Maine State Senate. As the son of teachers who were involved in making their community a better place for everyone,…
Join us as a volunteer driver! We’re still in need of dedicated volunteer drivers for our People Helping People Program. Most rides are within the Boothbay Region, with occasional trips to…
In case you missed last week’s edition of the Register, here is a short summary of two great articles above the fold on the front page, each accompanied by a picture. In the center of the page is…
Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor:
Holly Stover connects with the needs of real people. As a lifeguard/first responder I am so grateful that she recognized the need for much more availability of lifesaving…
Letter to the editor
Dear Editor:
The Wiscasset Candidate Forum on Tuesday, Sept. 26 was packed with standing room only. We are fortunate that the Lincoln County News and Boothbay Register host these events.…
Letter to the editor
Dear Editor:
In a TV ad about the economy Trump lies eight times in 30 seconds! The truth is inflation has been dropping steadily, gas prices are falling, interest rates…
Letter to the editor
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A recent letter to the editor spoke of Representative Stover's commitment. I have to ask to whom is she committed when in Augusta?
To whom was she committed when she voted…
Last week we learned about our website Clubrunner. You can easily find member contacts and even upcoming events. But, I will tell you about next week anyway because I am really looking forward to…
The Legion Yard Sale and Craft Fair is now here. Legionnaires, Auxiliary, and volunteers will start setting up on Friday, Oct. 4 from 9 a.m. on. The more help we have, the faster it will go. We…
Letter to the editor
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Question #2 on the upcoming ballot is called An Act to Authorize a General…
Our Club hosts several social events throughout the year. This year the DEYC once again held the Annual Haul Out Party at Blake’s Boat Yard in West Boothbay Harbor, on Saturday, Sept. 14. On this…
Letter to the editor
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An extraordinary thing happened at the Lincoln Theater Friday night. An almost sold-out crowd watched local resident Frances Mercanti-Anthony take to the stage to perform her…
Fall has arrived! We pulled the comforters out of the cupboard and put extra blankets on the foot of the beds. The fireplace is cozy in the evening, the wood pile will keep us supplied as needed.…
It’s hard to believe that we could have repeated our amazing Wharton Point good luck from last month but, somehow, we did. We ran a series of errands in and around Brunswick and, without…
We are now one week away from the Legion and Community Yard Sale and Craft Fair! Remember, this is a yard sale for the whole community. So, if you have summer “stuff” that you need to store until…
During the most recent legislative session, my colleagues and I worked diligently to replace funds cut from federal spending to support the Victims of Crimes Act. While this was originally…
letter to the editor
Dear Editor:
As Steve and I left Maine and traveled home to Vermont, our hearts were full after we volunteered as tour guides, at a well attended event on Burnt…
letter to the editor
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Recently I wrote a letter titled “Pretzels and politics,” which elicited a response with the title “Trump reset,” by a frequent and ardent writer in support…
letter to the editor
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The Board of Directors of the “Keepers Of the Burnt Island Lighthouse,” or KBIL want to point out to the Boothbay Harbor Region community that Burnt Island is potentially a yet…
All is not quite finished last Saturday among the repairs needed at the All Saints by-the-Sea chapel due to last winters storms, but the deck and ramp to the water side entrances are finished and…
Rotary Star
If you didn't make it to last week's meeting you missed an engaging, interactive talk with Chief Dan Gardner from the Boothbay Region Ambulance Service (BRAS). We are so fortunate to have this…
Wiscasset Garden Club
The Garden Club of Wiscasset’s October program will be held on Thursday, Oct. 3rd at 6 p.m. There will be light refreshments before the meeting and a business meeting will follow the talk.
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We all can enjoy many food venues here in the area. There is Italian, Vietnamese, Chinese, Greek, Turkish, sushi, deep fried fish, take out, breakfast, pizza, gourmet, catered, dining-over-the-…
From the assistant editor
Mid-last week, did your Morning Catch emails start to look wonky, showing a beta-like menu instead of the usual, user-friendly headlines and more?
And when you went to our websites, were…
Research shows that people who are familiar with how a scam works are 80% less likely to engage in it, but how can you stay up to speed when criminals are constantly changing their tactics? One…
From the editor
In late April, when the Major League Baseball season started, Boston Red Sox fans were hopeful for a playoff spot after two years of finishing last in the American League East. Our hopes remained…
letter to the editor
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Wow – what a different debate we saw last Tuesday! This time the Democratic candidate strode onto the stage, shook her opponent’s hand, introduced herself and wished him a good…
We are still in need of more volunteer drivers for our People Helping People Program. Most of the rides are right here in the Boothbay Region, but occasionally folks need to go to Damariscotta or…
’Round Town
I think that “Woodstock” was the zenith of my tie dye exposure, for those who remained under exposed. The over exposed shall remain nameless. It was sort of the hey day of personal expression and…
Joe’s Journal
I recently got a message from a faithful reader known as the Duchess of Day’s Ferry. She wondered why, given the election season, I was ignoring Ms. Pigette.
Many readers and summer…
Boothbay Region YMCA Community Catalyst for Good
The Boothbay Region YMCA’s main campus was built in 1967, directly across the street from the Boothbay Region High School. This was no accident. In fact, the strategic alliance that exists between…
TEST1-6-1 - Winter is upon us and with temperatures plummeting in many areas, keeping the heat on is critical — a fact that fraud criminals try to take advantage of. Each winter, utility scams…
The weather continues to be a major topic of conversation here. Many (including myself) have always thought September to be the best month of the season and this year is no exception. Following…
The end of the Sprucewold summer season is near when Gardens Aglow tickets go on sale for the 2024 show at the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens. If you have not…
An interested audience gathered at the Southport Memorial Library on Sept. 12 to hear author, Matt Cost, talk about his writing life. Matt lives in Brunswick and writes about history and mysteries…
A Bird’s Tale
Another gorgeous September weekend day here in Maine and we were drawn to a peninsula that we haven’t visited much in recent years. We headed over to Thomaston and then drove south past the big…
letter to the editor
Dear Editor:
The Aug. 29 issue of the LCN had a paid Republican ad. Using 22 bullet points, it identified issues that most would say are harming our country, others would say destroying it…
letter to the editor
Dear Editor:
Commitment.
My wife and I have been married for over 40 years. That’s…
letter to the editor
Dear Editor:
On behalf of the Boothbay Region Democratic Committee and the Southport Democratic Committee, we want to extend our sincere thanks to all who contributed to the success of…
letter to the editor
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I’m impressed by the record of accomplishment that Cameron Reny has developed over the course of her first term as state Senator representing…
letter to the editor
Dear Editor:
Last week, a writer warned us in a friendly manner to hold our noses and support Trump the candidate, not Trump the man.
Kamala Harris and all Democrats, he argued,…
