Dear Editor:
I would like to urge all the voters of Boothbay Harbor to vote for Mark Osborn for selectman. I've known Mark for many years and he is one of the most intelligent, honest and…
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Dear Editor:
We stand in support of Denise Griffin’s bid for re-election to the Boothbay Harbor Selectboard. This town needs capable, caring leadership with deep roots in the community.…
From the Maine Senate
The recent legal challenges surrounding the abortion medication mifepristone have cast a shadow over reproductive rights, not just in Maine, but across the country. While the legal battles…
letter to the editor
Dear Editor:
I’m writing to encourage Boothbay Harbor voters to support and vote for Mark Osborn for Boothbay Harbor Selectman. I have known Mark for over 25 years as a friend and business…
letter to the editor
Dear Editor:
I am writing to let people know that playing too rough with children or shaking them can be harmful and cause hemorrhaging in…
letter to the editor
Dear Editor:
May 1 is election day for Boothbay and we are writing to convey our support for Erik Bertelsen as he seeks a position on the Boothbay Board of Selectmen. Erik would come to…
letter to the editor
Dear Editor:
To my fellow “year rounders,” in my opinion, few persons are as invested in the future economic health as well as the historical roots…
letter to the editor
Dear Editor:
We are writing to convey our support for Erik Bertelsen who is seeking a Board of Selectmen position for Boothbay on May 1. Erik is a well-respected and active member of our…
letter to the editor
Dear Editor:
I am writing to express my enthusiastic support of Erik Bertelsen as he seeks a position on the Board of Selectmen of the town of Boothbay.
I assure you that when we…
letter to the editor
Dear Editor:
We are very pleased that Denise Griffin is willing to continue her career in public service by running for reelection to the Board of Selectmen.
We have known Denise for…
letter to the editor
Dear Editor:
Francine Rondina’s reaction to my letter (March 30) deserves this response: A grand sickness has befallen the land.
Maine schools are failing in their mission compared…
letter to the editor
Dear Editor:
Denise Griffin has served Boothbay Harbor as selectman for a number of years. She collaborated with the town of Boothbay and school officials to update the school charter. She'…
letter to the editor
Dear Editor:
The National Popular Vote (NPV) bill has been given its official LD number: LD 1578. This bill has received bipartisan support, with Rep. Arthur Bell as the lead sponsor.…
This Sunday, April 23 is our second breakfast for this year! It was great seeing our regular guests back at the last breakfast! I know many had to juggle their schedules in order to celebrate…
New Hope Midcoast
Denying someone the right to work or have equal access to money is not only mean and unfair, it’s a form of domestic abuse. Economic abuse is usually minimized and misunderstood because talking…
A small group of DEYC members enjoyed a fun gathering at the lovely home of Carole McCarthy on Saturday, April 1. Weather and a number of changes in dates accounted for a smaller than usual number…
Three ospreys have returned to their nest on the Southport Bridge. Town water is either flowing or will be shortly for those who have access. Daffodils and forsythia lend their yellow beauty to…
It was one of those perfect evenings at the Rotary Clubhouse that makes me proud to be a member of the Boothbay Harbor Rotary Club. As President Bruce said, the sign of a good Rotary Club is an…
A Bird’s Tale
For much of last week, we were fortunate that our backyard was blessed with the presence of one of our largest and brightest colored sparrows, the fox sparrow. While there are a number of…
Joe’s Journal
Last week, as much of the world’s religions paused for the holiest season, our phones were overloaded with political news.
We saw the former POTUS arrested for an alleged hush money payoff…
News Flash 1: Lucy will not be holding her Find Your Family this coming Saturday, April 15, due to a conflict, but she is rescheduling it for the following Saturday, April 22, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m…
The Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club winter rendezvous was held in Charleston, South Carolina at the end of March and a number of members weighed anchor to meet up in the warmer waters. In Charleston,…
letter to the editor
Dear Editor:
It is sad to read the state is considering abandoning the Property Tax Stabilization Act put in place last year. It was a bold effort…
letter to the editor
Dear Editor:
As Boothbay Harbor residents we are not able to vote for Erik Bertelsen but did wish to convey our keen support of Erik as he seeks a Board of Selectmen position for the town…
letter to the editor
Dear Editor:
On March 30, 2023, the Boothbay Harbor Board of Appeals (BOA) granted an administrative appeal filed by our abutters, Joseph and Jill Doyle. The appeal was decided on the…
In past articles, I have mentioned the resources available to veterans who are in need, and there are a lot of them. Most organizations that provide these resources are funded by state and/or…
letter to the editor
Dear Editor:
My name is Amy Winston. I am running for the Edgecomb Select Board. Election day is May 20. Edgecomb and our neighboring communities have world-class natural, cultural,…
letter to the editor
Dear Editor:
Erik Bertelsen is a well-respected and active member of our community who is seeking a Board of Selectmen position for Boothbay. He is aware of and shares with many of us…
March was disability awareness month, and our Boothbay Harbor Rotary Club was gifted with a compassionate and very informative program by two disability specialists, our own Laurie Zimmerli from…
According to the Federal Trade Commission, consumers reported losing $2.6 billion to impostor scams in 2022. One of the longest running impostor scams involves the IRS, so tax time is a good time…
We are reminding you that the first potluck supper of the season will take place at the BICA hall at 24 West Side Road on Barters Island on Wednesday, April 19 at 5:30. The hosts…
A Bird’s Tale
Called the “snowbird” by many people, the species officially known as the dark-eyed junco is a common and widespread winter visitor to much of the U.S. Here in Maine, flocks of juncos from Canada’…
From the assistant editor
You may have seen the vaccine commercial that says “shingles doesn’t care” about the active, healthy life you lead. Well, neither do ticks. As a Lyme disease survivor, I am fortunately here to say…
From the editor
The 2023 men’s and women’s NCAA basketball championships are done and now I can get back to my reading for pleasure at night. The past three weeks have been a whirlwind of excitement and despite…
Joe’s Journal
It seems proper this year’s Palm Sunday morning began with hot coffee and a song.
The tunes had nothing to do with the traditional seasonal religious hymns and motets. Instead, Mother…
’Round Town
For all us flat landers who have migrated to the world waters, it’s a special privilege we share, given that, in many cases, our arrival at the ocean’s edge has been a life-changing experience. I…
Where It’s At
Opening night for the first annual Maine Photographers Showcase drew artists and photography fans to Boothbay Region Art Foundation in Boothbay Harbor April 1. This outstanding collection of work…
The numbers are in and 2022 was a doozy. While total reported scams to the Federal Trade Commission dropped by 1 million, the total reported amount lost grew by $2 billion for a total of $8.8…
“Shhhh” is a sound you will never hear in the Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library Children’s room!
“We like to think of this as a fun, creative space where…
letter to the editor
Dear Editor:
Let's start with one truth. The article that is quoted in “Parents must revolt” (Letters, 3/30) is from Maine Wire. According to AllSides, Maine Wire has a far-right bias.…
letter to the editor
Dear Editor:
Many thanks to all of you thoughtful volunteers, both the weekly regulars as well as those who were responsible for each week's tasty luncheons this past…
First ... Happy Easter to everyone!
Would you like to write a short simple story about a pet, family stories, or something comical? Author Jean Larkin is offering a Casual and Fun class at…
March 1: 10:32 a.m., River Road, 1 vehicle MVA, no injuries.
March 2: 9:24 a.m., Eddy Road, 1 vehicle MVA, car slid off road into guard rail. Controlled traffic until wrecker arrived, then…
Boothbay Region YMCA: Community Catalyst for Good
When 10-year old Isaiah Bates wandered into the member’s lounge at the Boothbay Region YMCA on Wednesday, March 29, he was curious. He saw four 6-foot tables chock full of colorful and interesting…
This past week has been great on a number of levels and challenging on others. First, the USMC League, Lewiston Detachment 810 had a Vietnam Welcome Home event at the Lewiston Armory.…
It was cold and blustery outside, but warm and cozy inside for the diehards that made it to the Rotary meeting last week. On tap was one of our most favorite programs – favorite of everyone except…
Due to circumstances beyond their control, the librarians have had to change the talk by Charlie Britten about his writings to Saturday, April 8 at 2 p.m. Acknowledging it is Easter weekend, they…
A Bird’s Tale
Maine is famous for its blueberries. Those small, deep-blue spheres have a sweet, rich, and earthy taste that seems to somehow capture the deep history of where they come from: barren lands taken…
