Sunday mornings are always lovely, quiet with the sounds of lobster boats at work and the rustle among the trees in the woods, a perfect beginning. It has been the week of the oaks, glowing as fall continues to envelop us with brilliant sunny days. Bird feeders have needed constant refilling as feathered companions flit in and out to grab a seed, song and wing beats hang in the air. A bit further from home the water beckons, crystal clear, calm and chilly, being in it clears away aches, brain clutter and fatigue. Kitten Island is ringed by a crimson crown, rafts of mergansers circle schools of

Dear Editor:

On July 7, 2026, my life was turned upside down within 45 minutes. A typical emergency room visit turned into my husband, Matthew, passing away unexpectedly from a kidney infection that turned septic. I was and still am completely in shock thinking I am widowed at 36 with three small children, a new house and only one income to live on.

The next day, after this terrible nightmare that I couldn't wake up from, this wonderful community that I grew up in embraced myself, my children and never let go. I would like to thank everyone that sent messages, cards, food, gift cards, monetary

Dear Editor:

I recently attended the Maine Adult Education Association Symposium at Sebasco Harbor Resorts in Phippsburg. I brought with me a Best of Boothbay-Wiscasset raffle basket for the annual fundraiser with an estimated value of $680!

The generosity of Boothbay Region and Wiscasset businesses, for the third year in a row, made the Boothbay-Wiscasset Regional Adult Education prize one of the most popular out of the 19 baskets. A total of $2,693 was raised to provide adult learner and instructor scholarships, a record amount.

The winner of our basket was, in a strange twist, me. I bought

Last week our program speakers were Kay Wilder and Connie Hartley of the Boothbay Region Historical Society (BRHS). Kay reviewed that the mission of the BRHS is to collect, preserve, and promote interest in the history of the Boothbay region through research, exhibits, and programs. The society is a non-profit membership 501(c)(3) organization.

The BRHS was founded in 1967 by local interested residents and then in 1984, it moved to its present location at the Elizabeth F. Reed house and its grounds, Fullerton Park. Originally it was called the “Monday Club” and had multiple programs, speakers

Two years ago, I started a Veterans Support Group at Mountain View Correctional Facility in Charleston, Maine. Why? Because they were still my brothers and needed to know we still are. I had absolutely no background, education, or experience with prisons, corrections, or the criminal justice system. Some might say that made me uniquely qualified to get involved! My reasoning was simple. These men were veterans. At one point in their lives, they raised their right hands and swore to defend our country, knowing they might be called upon to put themselves in harm's way. Most served honorably

Social media helps us stay connected, but criminals use the same platforms to find potential targets. A scam might arrive as a bargain-priced product, an investment opportunity, a new romantic interest, or a message that appears to come from someone you know.

Criminals create fake profiles, impersonate real people and businesses, or take over legitimate accounts. They can also use information people share publicly on social media to make their stories more convincing.

Use the platform privacy settings to limit who can see your posts and personal information. And use strong and unique passwords

The Y was closed last Sunday afternoon, but you wouldn’t have known it inside the Fieldhouse. Pickleballs were flying, the Patriots were dominating the Jets on a TV screen in the corner, and friends and neighbors were enjoying time together. There were snacks, specialty cocktails, cold beer, and some seriously good door prizes.

The occasion? “Pickleball and Pints,” the first event dedicated to thanking the Boothbay Region YMCA’s Business Partners and their employees. “Those are two of my favorite things,” stated Andy Hollon, when asked if he would help organize the event. “Having beer and

Spruce Head, Maine, was the setting for the Down East Yacht Club’s annual October gathering Oct. 17, with this year’s event taking on a festive Oktoberfest theme.

Approximately 42 revelers attended, some — including Commodore Steve Marin and his lovely wife, Jen — properly attired in traditional lederhosen and dirndl. Others, sporting varying degrees of “authentic” Bavarian attire, enthusiastically embraced the spirit of the afternoon.

A highlight of the festivities was a traditional Masskrugstemmen, or stein-holding competition, with separate contests for men and women. Not surprisingly, Past

On Oct. 12, 2026, we celebrated Indigenous Day. It brought to my mind memories of two special people from my past. A lovely Cherokee named Kayleigh and a tall, proud Seminole named simply Brad. I thought about what I learned studying history and what I know today.

There were many Native Americans known for their bravery, military and political leadership and their openness toward new innovations. Some of the most famous were: Tecumseh (1768-1815), Sequoyah (1770-1843, Nanye-Hi (1738-1823), Danegea (Joseph Brant 1743-1807), Sitting Bull (1831-1890), Crazy Horse (1840-1877), Red Cloud (1822-1909

Envision birds migrating, let’s say hundreds or even a thousand feet overhead (some birds fly even higher). To us, they’d look like specks in the sky, if we could see them at all. When it’s time for them to rest and find food, they must decide where to descend to Earth. They need to make sure it’s a place that has the kind of habitat for which they are equipped. Ducks, for example, don’t want to drop down into a dry, rocky field or dense forest; they need a body of water, perhaps a lake or coastal bay. A warbler or a thrush would prefer a forest or scrubby edge where it can find insects or

Have you seen enough political commercials? Me, too. Turn on any TV program, from football games to egg-headed election experts to silly game shows, and you will be bombarded with political commercials hammering your brain to hate this or that candidate. Wait a minute. Is my brain on hold? Is yours? Have the snarly ads really taken over our TV sets?

Sorry, the answer is yes. I checked the record, and the political tracking outfit, called Open Secret, tells me outside groups, the folks from away, no less, have spent more than $77 million to help or hammer Maine candidates. Seventy-seven million

One of my favorite adventures, if you can call it that, has always been visits to Damariscove Island. It’s a pretty special place with tons of history, going way back, well before my times here in Maine. Much can be learned about the island from the research and writings of Chip Griffin who actually wrote a book about Damariscove called “Coming of age on Damariscove Island.” Chip is the go-to guy when it comes to the history of the island and has shared his knowledge frequently for our benefit. It is a rich history, full of twists and turns that are, in many cases, difficult to consider. At

Dear Editor:

Our family at Our Lady Queen of Peace wants to thank everyone involved in making the fundraiser to help relocate Wilma Tatlock after the fire such a success.

Everyone knows how difficult it is to find affordable housing, and all Wilma wanted was to stay in the community—and near her grandchildren—that she has called home for over 54 years. Because of the generosity of so many people, this wish has come true.

A special shout-out to Russ and Cathy Pinkham, Annette Nager, and the Boothbay Register for their extra support.

As always, love where you live and the community that supports

October has been a great month for informative speakers at the Center. If you weren't able to join us in person, our friends at Boothbay Region TV are working to make sure you will be able to access the information online. Thanks BRTV!

Speakers included Gwyn Perlmutter, the Medicare & Money Minders Program Coordinator with Spectrum Generations who came to the Center Oct. 7 to give us updates about Medicare.

And Wednesday, Oct. 21 Eric Giroux from the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Boston Office spoke about “Senior Investment Fraud: New Scams and How to Avoid Them.” 

Our volunteer Pam

Frost, how brilliant the sparkle on blades of grass and rooftops, how quick to melt away under the bright rays of sun, even those filtered by the autumnal leaves which themselves radiate with astounding hues, sights to cache in one’s mind for the starkness of winter. The woods, yards, roads are covered with intricate mosaics of leaves that give off an aroma of spicy loam when kicked up by walking feet or the now nippy wind which has sent many to seek out those sweaters, gloves, hats and scarves that were tucked away not that many months ago, but yet we find ourselves mid-October, debating

Dear Editor:

Do you, of a certain age, remember the anti-littering campaign of the 1960s and 1970s? There were the billboards along highways (Keep Maine Green, Don't be a litterbug!). There were warning signs announcing fines. There were school programs to educate children. I don't advocate that we bring back billboards but I do think it's time to re-educate the public and to reinstate signage for fines.

Littering is still against the law, though walking along our roads one wouldn't think so. Over the past few years I have noticed an increase in the trash littering our lovely towns. Take a

Dear Editor: 

As State Senator since 2022, I’ve worked to support legislation aligned with two priorities: the broad issues I campaign on and finding solutions to unique challenges impacting District 13. 

This campaign, I’ve spoken with thousands of constituents at their doors, on the phone, and around town. Rising costs of living is the number one concern I hear, and there isn’t a magic fix at the state level; policymakers must work together to ease the burden in creative ways. This is in addition to emergency work like filling the gaps created by federal budget cuts so your neighbor doesn’t

Dear Editor:

I appreciate the honesty of science, math, and logic. These disciplines have brought us the wonders of the modern world. Let’s bring them into Maine politics.

Republicans, in recent debates, have used state rankings (1 to 50) from the Maine Policy Institute. Higher scores are worse (50 is dead last) and the data has been verified and corrected to October’s numbers. The scores are: 35th in business climate, 40th in education, 40th in individual income tax, 41st in education, 45th in corporate tax, 47th in median household income, 47th in infrastructure, 48th in home affordability

Dear Editor:

I am writing to express my enthusiastic support for Charlotte Nutt for State Representative in House District 48. Having had the honor of serving our community in this seat since 2018, I am stepping down due to term limits, and I believe Charlotte is the right person to continue this vital work.

Raised locally in Edgecomb, Charlotte is a lifelong resident who deeply understands the needs of the people in our district. She brings an ideal combination of education, experience, and local perspective to the role. Her impressive professional background includes working with government

Dear Editor:

Early voting has started and will end on Oct. 29. Mail in your ballot no later than Oct. 27.

Every voter should be fed up with high property taxes, high taxes on electric bills, new payroll tax on Maine workers, high tax on meals, high income tax, and a repeal of Maine’s property tax freeze program for seniors. All of these tax burdens were brought to you by Troy Jackson when he was in the State Legislature for 22 years. Now Jackson is campaigning that he is going to fight for you in Washington to lower your taxes. Sounds like he is talking out of both sides of his mouth. Every