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• Distinguished guest installs two new members for Pemaquid Chapter, NSDAR

  

  The August meeting of the Pemaquid Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution took place Aug. 13 at the Lincoln Home in Newcastle. There were nine members, three guests and four associate members...
• Lyme Time with Paula Jackson Jones

  Stand By You

  

  Whenever I’m feeling overwhelmed, I love to listen to Rachel Platten’s song, “Stand By You.” The lyrics are so supportive for whatever I am going through in that moment, I feel like somewhere,...
• From the editor

  What is causing the madness?

  

  Is life not worth living anymore? Why are people killing people and what good does it do if you kill someone, or many innocent people? You either get killed shortly afterwards, you chicken out and...
• A Bird’s Tale

  Turkey Vulture Surprise

  

  While at a recent event, we met a wonderful family who, when they discovered our interest in all things avian, shared with us some of their bird stories. One of these was about finding, here in Maine...
• Live, laugh and love!

  Mama D’s omelet

  

  I’m so excited to be on my new adventure … breakfast. Yes, I’m traveling around to some of my favorite places. I’m on vacation this week and so is my very dear friend Kris Hepburn. Now there is no...
• ’Round Town

  Kate and Sage

  

  When Googled, Maungatapere is described as a settlement in Northland, New Zealand. State Highway 14 runs through it. Whangarei is 11 km to the east, and Tangiteroria is 18 km to the southwest. A...
• Out of Our Past

  Sea Pier to Carter’s Wharf, Part III

  

  Douglas and Becky Carter opened Sea Pier to fishermen in July 1996 after renovating the aquarium. Many townspeople wanted to buy into the business, but it was too costly and complex to bring others...
• Joe’s Journal

  School days: Here we go again

  

  Before the internet and smartphones turned our world upside down, the end of August was time to get ready for school. Do you remember it? For some of us, it began with a trip to the department store...

• American Legion Post 36

  

  Last week, I had the privilege to accompany our Representative Holly Stover with a tour of Togus. This tour included a meeting with Tracye Davis, director of the Togus hospital (VHA), and with...

• News and Notes from The Community Center

  If you are the caregiver for someone experiencing memory loss or dementia, you will want to watch the documentary “Alive Inside.” This stirring documentary follows social worker Dan Cohen as he...

• Isle of Springs Column: Meetings and merriment

  You know it’s August when the goldenrod is out, the blueberries are plentiful, and when the spot you secure in the parking lot is a soccer field away from the landing. No surprise! Despite the exodus...

• Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library

  

  The Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library would like to invite our donors and our summer reading program participants to a Summer Reading Wrap-Up/Donor Ice Cream Social on Saturday, Aug. 17. The make-your...

• Ocean Point Column: Painting, trivia, food and more

  We all enjoyed some wonderful events this past week. As promised I am reporting on the Paint Night which the kid’s thoroughly enjoyed and though I’ve not seen the finished product I’ve heard that the...

• Sprucewold Column: Visitors, leaders and more

  Driving along Crest Avenue this past week required passing a multitude of parked cars marking family gatherings at cabins. It reminded us how as Sprucewold families lives have changed over past...

• The Bayville Buzz: Alllison adventures, swimming and more

  Hmm, not much news came across our desks this week so sit back and enjoy the Allison diaries. Will and Jillian Allison gave up Colorado mountain life for a couple of weeks as they visited from Denver...

• Juniper and McKown Points Column: Chowder, tennis and more

  In his 1995 book, “America,” Charles Kuralt selected his favorite places to represent each month. August was devoted to Boothbay Harbor. No wonder. With our latest sunny days and perfect sleeping...

• Southport Column: Upcoming events and more

  Several more busy weeks to go in our summers. First up, if you get to read this column online in the “Morning Catch,” you will be reminded of Southport summer resident, Robert Stengel, who is sharing...

• Down East Yacht Club benefit picnic for Burnt Island

  

  On Saturday, Aug. 3, the Down East Yacht Club sponsored a benefit picnic for the Burnt Island Lighthouse Restoration Fund. It was a perfect sunny day, with a comfortable breeze. 50 members and guests...
• letter to the editor

  Thanks for a great auction

  Dear Editor: A couple from New Jersey plan their vacation around the Rotary Auction, Massachusetts friends make the trip to Maine at Auction time every year, people from all over New England make...
• letter to the editor

  Thanks for the new look

  Dear Editor: The Boothbay Region Information Center would like to thank Pat Farrin & Sons along with their crew for planting the gorgeous flowers and topping off with mulch, along with Barrett...
• letter to the editor

  Thanks for shutting down the siphon

  Dear Editor: Ironically legal action taken by Oak Grove Condominiums to shut down the new siphon may have been as good for West Harbor Pond as for the Inner Harbor. The amount of foul-smelling...
• letter to the editor

  Swatted

  Dear Editor: Message to the ‘Squad’: socialism has always failed, everywhere. Insects have their queens, their soldiers, and their workers spinning a marvelous collective, and revolt is...
• letter to the editor

  No torpedoes

  Dear Editor: I read with interest Kellie Bigos’ Aug. 8 article in the Boothbay Register discussing the new book “Midcoast Maine in World War II," by Peggy Konitzky. It reminds me of a funny story of...
• letter to the editor

  Fine article and ceremony

  Dear Editor: This is to thank you for the excellent coverage of the Purple Heart ceremony (“Almost 101 years later, Justin P. Wiley receives Purple Heart,” Aug. 8 issue) held at the Boothbay Harbor...
• letter to the editor

  To the rescue

  Dear Editor: A big thank you goes out to Shawn Murray and his lovely family for coming to our rescue a couple of weekends ago. He graciously towed our boat from Southport, all the way to East...
• letter to the editor

  How lucky can I get

  Dear Editor: A million thanks to special Jennie and staff at Brady’s, which was specially decorated for my wonderful surprise 39th birthday (Just like Jack Benny!) Party complete with birthday tiara...
• letter to the editor

  Thanks to all for a great race

  Dear Editor: Saturday, July 27 was a great day for a road race! Over 150 participants laced up their sneakers and participated in the 10th annual Lobster Roll 5K. Thanks to all the participants who...

• Trevett Column: Welcome Celebration Cookout Aug. 24

  Judy and her crew are organizing the Aug. 21 BICA potluck. Remember that we start at 5:30 p.m. Please plan on bringing an appetizer, main or side dish or dessert to share along with your beverage of...
• Live, laugh and love!

  Halibut with capers

  

  Wow, I can’t help but love this beautiful weather we’ve been having. Get out in it, LOL. I told you all I was going to find more tuna but it didn’t happen. I was going to Pinkham’s to get a fresh...
• Lyme Time with Paula Jackson Jones

  Advocate Don't Aggravate

  What an odd title for a column about ticks and tick-borne disease. Or is it? It’s a part of my daily existence. As an advocate, I am always supporting people who have been affected by a tick bite or...
• From the assistant editor

  Our caring Midcoast, nation

  

  I was going to do my usual cheerleading. After all, it’s a beautiful time of year on our beautiful Midcoast. It still will be next week. Let’s take a moment to talk about our nation’s latest...
• From the editor

  A sigh, and then I fix it

  

  It was suggested that I continue my Cheers and Jeers column, which I resurrected last week, each week. It is a good suggestion, but I think it may get a bit stale after a while. I will bring it to...
• A Bird’s Tale

  Maine has Nesting Cranes?

  

  Sandhill cranes are imposing birds, one of Maine’s largest, as we wrote about here a few years back. We remember the first ones we ever saw in the state back in the 1980s. One was a bird that stalked...
• ’Round Town

  Amy

  

  I don't claim to be a writer. I have known quite a few writers and they are well educated, smart and disciplined. I have been disciplined, but it’s usually for being a bad boy! I prefer to think of...
• Joe’s Journal

  Set for Success

  

  On Sunday, Aug. 18, my all-time favorite Boothbay event will take place for the eighth time. It is “Set for Success.” It is an opportunity for more than 300 schoolkids to pick up school supplies for...

• Ocean Point Column: Visitors, events and more

  A large crowd gathered last Saturday evening at Grimes Cove for our Lobster Bake on the Beach organized by Jonathan and Kate Dawson; it was the perfect evening to dine on the beach with comfortable...

• Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club

  Well, it has been another action packed week at BHYC and we have just passed the middle of the season. It seems almost impossible that we are just weeks away from the annual meeting.Tuesday evening...

• American Legion Post 36

  

  The American Legion (AL), which is celebrating its 100-year anniversary, is one many recognized Veteran Service Organizations (VSOs) that is congressionally charted and therefore the rules of the...

• The Bayville Buzz: The annual meeting and more

  Summer has hit full stride and Bayvillians are taking full advantage. Houses are filled to capacity and maximum occupancy limits are well exceeded. Tent City seems to grow by the hour as exasperated...

• News and Notes from The Community Center

  If you are interested in helping children and adults improve their reading, writing, math, and English speaking skills, please join us for volunteer training conducted by Midcoast Literacy here at...

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