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The Sea Grant program was founded in 1966. For just shy of 60 years it has brought together researchers, fisherfolk, and others to sustain healthy coastal environments and…

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Our property taxes that fund local schools have gone up significantly in recent years.  Unless we get stronger leadership that can be more…

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A recent letter claimed that the Edgecomb Citizens' Tax Group is a source of disinformation. Nothing could be further from the truth. Our group is committed to…

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On March 8th, I attended a presentation concerning the Edgecomb town budget. I came in support of the citizens’ group formed to investigate ways to lower our tax burden.…

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As former finance director for the City of Rockland, and school board member for SAD 5, I had the wonderful experience to attend an informative taxpayer meeting on 3/08/25…

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A graphical representation of tabular data is not a misrepresentation. It’s the same data presented in a different format. The current Maine DOE* data shows a progressive…

Understanding the ways criminals seek to steal money can help you stay a step ahead of scams…

Our president-elect Laurie Zimmerli has just come back from a weekend in Framingham, Massachusetts, at a president-elect learning seminar, but she only…

It’s beginning to happen! Cuts have now been made to two USDA programs that are very important to the health of families in Maine.…

We would like to thank Ronda Randall for taking the time to join us at the Community Center last Friday. It was an educational and engaging conversation about DNA testing. If you weren't here…

From time immemorial love has been expressed through the spoken word, poems, ballads, songs, films, art, signage and greeting cards. Love can be the “Elusive Butterfly” Bob Lind sang about in 1965…

Most of us who live in the northern part of the globe, even those of us who love winter sports and activities, can’t help but look forward to the return of spring. It’s just part of being…

A two-parter this time. First, just a wow and a well done, Wiscasset police and other agencies on last week's apprehension of a man facing charges out of state and now here. That was, as the new…

To all the local candidates running…

Back in the early ’70s, I was teaching in a fairly large public high school in New Jersey, just outside New York City. The school had a growing new population from diverse backgrounds, notably…

We have been bombarded on all sides with analysis, opinion, and outright propaganda stemming from the recent strange televised encounter between POTUS, VPOTUS and Ukrainian President Volodymyr…

Leigh Sherrill is on vacation.  

The Southport Memorial Library has free coffee and great conversation available when they’re open. Additionally, every Tuesday and Thursday around 10 a.…

Our Congressional Delegation is reaching out to our Veteran community and requesting that if anyone feels…

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This past Saturday I attended the group’s presentation at the Edgecomb Town Hall. It was quickly apparent that the group’s data is being portrayed in a manner intended to…

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I am writing to express my humble and complete gratitude for the wonderful project you've completed in Boothbay Harbor.

My son, Thomas Collier and his wife, Lindsey,…

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I am a strong Maine Christian conservative grandmother. I believe Janet Mills is wrong. Our young women should not have to compete against biological males. This is not a…

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“Elections have consequences,” we are constantly being told…and so they do, catastrophically at times. But our current coup leaders would do well to learn another truth from…

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Back in the good old days when the Roman Empire was enjoying its ascendancy, Christians were horribly persecuted. Christians were fed to lions, nailed to trees and butchered in…

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I came to my position as president of St. Andrews Auxiliary by being a member of the Auxiliary, but, also being a…

Winter is still here and many of us would do just about anything to find some warm weather. Enter the cruise scam. Many of these trips to nowhere literally pop up online as a “free” incentive…

It's still cold out there, but the earth is still turning and spring is on the way. Sunday night we had to “spring” forward for Daylight Savings Time.  The spring (Vernal) equinox is on March…

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Last year when concerns were raised about the 34% increase in real estate taxes, the Edgecomb budget committee and school committee said: This is "an anomaly" - this is the…

Well, pilgrims, not much happened last week, except for the lovely community supper at the East Boothbay Methodist Church.

Not much, unless you count the “great TV” performance where it…

March 29, Saturday, is Vietnam Veterans Recognition Day. As in the years past, SSG Travis Mills USA(Ret) is hosting his Vietnam Veterans Welcome Home Breakfast on the preceding Wednesday,…

Jim Singer will be writing this column next week. Thanks, Jim. You can send him information at SingerJO @aol.com for call him at 633-5561.

I am sure elsewhere in this…

The sighting of a golden eagle has always been a prize for a Maine birder. There are some of these birds in the state every winter but only occasionally is an individual found that is enjoyed…

Sure, in this latest installment in the still-fresh 2025 series, we could list just four good things, because February is so short, and I had a staycation in there. But this is about Wiscasset and…

I have photographed with folks at Bigelow Lab from the very early days with the Yentsch founders.

Over the years, from time to time, I would be called upon to record new developments…

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I’m so grateful we live in the country we do, so grateful to those who sacrificed their lives, sacrificed their time in service to protect our freedoms and…

Join us for a cozy, free Soup Night on March 1 at 5 p.m. Just bring yourself and enjoy a warm bowl of soup and great company. No need to bring anything -- just come hungry for comfort food and…

The bird and its band proved a perplexing mystery.

In October 2024, a bird that is exceptionally rare in Maine—a common gull—was spotted at the golf course at the Samoset Resort in…

During these tumultuous days, I hearken back to the lyrics and melodies of a couple of patriotic songs we learned in school that stay with us through our lifetime. The songs make us feel proud and…

It was probably not one of my better decisions…

On Saturday, as I rested my back after chipping the ice from under the garage door, my cell phone rang a familiar tune. I didn’t answer, as I recognized the caller as Ms. Pigette, the lovely icon…

If you look upriver, a mile or so from the Wiscasset waterfront, two features stand out, one is the high hill known as Clark’s Point, the other is an iron railroad bridge. Both have…

Please note that our annual town meeting is coming up fast, this Monday, March 3. Voting on Articles 1 and 2 will occur by secret ballet between 10 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Articles 3 through 59 will be…

The 2025 Windjammer Days will shine a spotlight on the dedicated individuals who have served, are serving, or are preparing to serve in one of the most respected branches of the U.S. military…

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Many who voted for Trump now have regrets. They believed that they wouldn't be affected by his wrecking ball approach to government and now are suffering…

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The California based Prime Healthcare Foundation is in talks to purchase Central Maine Medical Center, Bridgton Hospital, Rumford Hospital, and the…

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Because it always brought a sardonic smile to my face, my favorite 2024 campaign sign was a large banner which proclaimed, TRUMP WAS RIGHT ABOUT EVERYTHING.

It was…

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On behalf of BRDC, Vitalius Real Estate Group has begun marketing the Butler Road condominiums. This week, three units were listed, at $330,000, $412,500 and $495,000. This was…

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I was happy to read Rob Cronk's recent letter concerning school options, and I'm writing to encourage our community to organize and explore an application…

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Are your readers as outraged as I am over the accusation made by our President that Ukraine started the war there? Up until now his moral and ethical failings have been minor…

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Several folks have emailed and asked about Option #5. This is in reference to an editorial commentary I made last week, in which I identified several School Options; I am…