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…
Columns
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…
The next public supper will be Wednesday, April 19. Menu will be split pea soup, cornbread, salad, shepherd’s pie, and chocolate applesauce cake. Cost is $10 for members, $12 for…
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’…
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…
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…
The next public supper will be Wednesday, April 19. The menu will be split pea soup, cornbread, salad, shepherd’s pie, and chocolate applesauce cake. Cost is $10 for members and $…
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…
The next meeting of the Garden Club of Wiscasset will be April 6 in Fellowship Hall of First Congregational Church, 28 High St., Wiscasset. There is a brief…
’Round Town
Jim Fossett’s photograph of the Footbridge reconstruction reminded me of my limited interaction with our famous harbor crossing. In my earlier memory I recall visiting Chetley Rittall at his boat…
Joe’s Journal
Just in case you have been working in the yard picking up debris from the last storm, or was it the storm before that one?
Excuse me, as I sometimes get my storms confused. And the debris…
The next public supper will be Wednesday, April 5. The menu will be tomato soup, anadama rolls, salad, baked ham, scalloped potatoes, green beans, and Toll House chocolate chip…
Banking has changed quite a bit thanks to the internet. While many people still prefer the brick and mortar experience when dealing with their money, today you can do many of the same functions…
A Bird’s Tale
In April of 2010, the unthinkable happened. An oil drilling platform in the Gulf of Mexico off Louisiana exploded. The operation, called Deepwater Horizon and operated by international corporate…
’Round Town
What’s next? The life and tunes of Corey Tibbetts!
Remember “Cracker Jacks” and the little prize at the bottom of the box? It wasn’t much but it was fun to see what the prize would be. The…
Joe’s Journal
Since Mr. COVID came to town, much of the older set has been reluctant to do much socializing.
After all, Mr. COVID is a very bad dude. He targeted those of us who collect Social Security…
Using logbook entries and personal letters, “A Day in the Life of a Keeper – Part I” focused on lighthouse living in the 1800s. This sequel highlights the lives of keepers in the 1900s using oral…
Maine House District 47
Maine's governor has proposed a $10.3 billion biennial budget, a two-year budget for fiscal years 23-24 and 24-25. Each of the Joint Standing Committees reviews a portion of the…
Salt ’n Spar
Do you remember the big wind harp off the Cochran Road in Newcastle? It’s long gone but once upon a time it sat on top of a small knoll not too far over the Edgecomb town line just past where…
The next public supper will be Wednesday, April 5. Menu will be tomato soup, anadama rolls, salad, baked ham, scalloped potatoes, green beans, and Toll House chocolate chip pie.…
For many fraud victims, the financial toll is only part of the story; nearly two in three victims suffer a significant health or emotional impact, according to research by the FINRA Investor…
Last Friday, a friend told us that he had heard his first American woodcock of the year the night before. Woodcock are birds that are more often heard then seen, at least by most people. Those who…
’Round Town
What a beautiful day was Sunday, March 12!
After a stretch of unpredictable weather which brought us snow, winds and deep freezing, this day was a real gift. It’s the kind of day that…
Joe’s Journal
Did you notice?
The town public works crew has posted the side roads, dozens of chuckholes have appeared, it snowed again, and we had to reset our clocks.
It must be getting on…
The next public supper will be Wednesday, April 5. Menu will be tomato soup, anadama rolls, salad, baked ham, scalloped potatoes, green beans and Toll House chocolate chip pie.…
This year Social Security payments are being boosted by the biggest cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in more than 40 years, and beneficiaries aren’t the only ones looking to cash in. Social…
A Bird’s Tale
While walking the dog the other day (when a dog is walked as often as ours is, he’s bound to make frequent appearances in our column!), we heard an excited chatter of house sparrows coming from a…
’Round Town
Brothers and Sisters!
WBLM radio station in Portland became 50 years old on March 1!
BLM (which I always thought meant Bureau of Land Management— still do), had humble beginnings.…
Joe’s Journal
I know we should look at the good side of things. If March comes in like a lion, it will go out like a lamb. Ya, Ya, Ya.
As I write this episode, I do it as fast as possible. It is…
It’s National Consumer Protection Week —and while AARP is focused on protecting consumers year-round – this is a good time to highlight some key consumer protection tips.
Giving out…
Where It’s At
For the first time since the pandemic, the annual Mainely Nude show at Boothbay Region Art Foundation (originally the What’s Nude in Boothbay Harbor show established by Patricia Royall) fans of…
The next public supper is Wednesday, March 15. Menu will be navy bean soup, salad, Irish soda bread, corned beef and cabbage, carrots, potatoes, and cream puffs for dessert. Cost is $10 members…
Just like the Groundhog says, winter isn’t going away anytime soon. That fact has many of us looking for a warm getaway this spring, but beware: scammers could be lurking on the other end of that…
A Bird’s Tale
A recent Maine-based magazine ran a feature about winter surfing in Maine. That article was highlighting people who enjoy the thrill of grabbing their boards and catching waves in the middle of …
’Round Town
Recently I came across information about the Victory Chimes – she’s for sale.
My first encounter with this major vessel was during one of Boothbay Harbor’s Windjammer Days in the…
Joe’s Journal
For the first time this year, the early morning Saturday sun flooded over the kitchen counter as Mister Sun began his annual journey from beyond the trees bringing warmth to a chilly morning.…
Salt ’n Spar
This story takes place almost 99 years ago, during the “Roaring Twenties,” the time of Prohibition, gangsters, silent movies. Calvin Coolidge was America’s President and Babe Ruth was on his way…
Boothbay Region YMCA: Community Catalyst for Good
What do sea otters, appreciation, and philanthropy have in common? An "otterly awesome" staff appreciation and philanthropy year kick-off party, that's what!
Last month, the Boothbay…
The next public supper will be Wednesday, March 15. Menu will be: Navy bean soup, salad, Irish soda bread, corned beef and cabbage, carrots, potatoes and cream puffs.…
The Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club wrapped up an exciting fall sailing season where we had nearly two dozen high school sailors and another six Opti sailors. The Boothbay Region High School team…
Joe’s Journal
The wide-eyed student asked the old journalism professor a question. What makes a big news story?
The old prof answered with a cliche. He explained if a dog bit a man, that is usual and…
Maine House District 47
Two months into a first legislative term and one just begins to learn how this government works or doesn't.
Maine is required to have a balanced budget. The previous legislature passed a…
These warm days of late, even if interspersed with colder, more seasonal temperatures and occasional snow, have predictably made many of us humans think of spring. Birds seem to be feeling it, too…
Within a span of less than two weeks we experienced temperatures ranging from negative 30 degrees, with NW wind chill, to 50+ degrees with full bright sun. That’s a big temperature swing! Adjust…
The next public supper will be Wednesday, March 1. Menu will be lentil soup, rolls, salad, baked stuffed chicken breast, mashed potato, gravy, broccoli and cheesecake. Cost is $10…
With most U.S. adults online these days for work, finances, shopping or entertainment, criminals have many opportunities to steal money or sensitive personal information on the web. When you…
