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…
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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…
A Bird’s Tale
It was winter the way we expect it here in Maine. The sun was shining and the sky blue, but the morning cold was intense, making the slightest breeze feel sharp and painful on any uncovered part…
’Round Town
It was quite fascinating to attend Gerry Boyle’s talk last week at Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library. Mr. Boyle shared some very interesting stories about his career as a reporter and writer. I was…
Joe’s Journal
This week, there is a lot on our plate, so let's get right to it.
No, my dear friends, this is not done to goad pals who post comments at the end of this column blaming me for everything,…
As former guardian of the Burnt Island Light, I took it upon myself to research this historic site and to locate the people who called it home. The island’s history really started coming together…
New Hope Midcoast
February is Teen Dating Violence Action Month. Why is it important to dedicate a month to taking action to end teen dating violence? Anyone can be abused at any time in their life, but…
The next public supper will be Wednesday, March 1. Menu will be lentil soup, rolls, salad, baked stuffed chicken breasts, mashed potato, gravy, broccoli, and cheese cake. Cost is…
All crimes that seek to steal money or sensitive information through deception are loathsome. But perhaps the most pernicious involve crimes of the heart. Online romance fraud is rampant and…
The 61st annual Windjammer Days will take place Sunday, June 25 through Saturday, July 1, 2023. This year the Friends of Windjammer Days is celebrating our rich population of Maritime…
’Round Town
I’m not sure which is worse – no water or no electricity! We’ve had an opportunity lately to experience both, and I’m still undecided!…
Joe’s Journal
Yes, Grasshopper, it was cold the other night.
It was so cold you should have brought in your brass monkey.
With apologies to the guy who pays the bills, that brass monkey tale is…
A Bird’s Tale
The Steller’s sea-eagle is back! We have to assume that, unless you live under a rock, you well remember the flurry of excitement last winter when one of the largest flying birds in the world made…
Salt ’n Spar
I’m feeling nostalgic this afternoon, so I’m turning the calendar back to the spring of 1979, just a few weeks after I joined the staff of the Wiscasset Newspaper, now known as the Boothbay…
One way to protect yourself from identity thieves is by opting into two-factor authentication. This means that to log in to a given site, you enter your password, and then are prompted to enter an…
The next public supper will be Wednesday, Feb. 15. The menu will be as follows: Broccoli cheese soup, garlic bread, salad, spaghetti with meatballs/sausage, and brownies a la mode…
A Bird’s Tale
There have been lots of warnings in the news about the lack of ice on lakes and rivers in Maine this winter. Many traditionally frozen lakes and rivers have either frozen only for a short time or…
’Round Town
Everyone had a garden in our neighborhood. From my earliest memory I recall the massive plantings of our next door neighbor Herman Marx, who had come to the U.S. after the second World War,…
Joe’s Journal
Last week gave us lots of news.
Much of the stuff reported on our TV set didn’t float my boat – at least not very much.
For starters, I don’t give a rat's behind about the comings…
Where It’s At
Winter weekend nights have always been perfect for movies at home. But which ones? Um – how about those set in winter?
Getting all comfy on the sofa, chaise – alone, with a special someone…
The next public supper will be Wednesday, Feb. 15. Menu to be as follows: Broccoli cheese soup, garlic bread, salad, spaghetti with meatballs/sausage, and brownies a la mode. Cost…
Community of Hope
Domestic violence is a leading cause of homelessness for women and their children in the United States.…
A Bird’s Tale
Regular readers may know that we have had a longtime fascination with brown creepers. There is just something appealing about these little brown and white birds that quietly go about their lives,…
’Round Town
Last week’s column showing our deteriorating fence met with a variety of reactions!
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Joe’s Journal
As expected, the garden, the yard, and the back deck are snow-covered. What did you expect, Grasshopper? We live in the Great State of Maine. Do you expect palm trees in January?
One thing…
The Garden Club of Wiscasset will hold its next program at 1 p.m. Feb. 2 in Fellowship Hall of First Congregational Church, 28 High St.,…
In the 1800s, when the ocean was the highway, the Boothbay region’s four lighthouses (Burnt Island, Hendricks Head, Ram Island, and Cuckolds) served as signposts guiding vessels safely in and out…
The next public supper will be Wednesday, Feb. 1. The menu will be vegetable soup, rolls, salad, steak tips with mushrooms (smothered beef), mashed potato, green beans, and…
Winter is upon us and with temperatures plummeting in many areas, keeping the heat on is critical – a fact that criminals try to take advantage of. They impersonate utility companies, threatening…
Joe’s Journal
On Saturday, we all woke up to the news that someone in Maine hit the winning lottery jackpot and could soon collect a boatload of cash. It is a big deal, a $1.35 billion deal.
For the…
’Round Town
Every morning we escort our pup to the back door and out to a small fenced in area for her daily contribution to the Earth’s surface. She’s not pushy at all about this, in fact if truth be known,…
The next public supper will be Wednesday, Feb. 1, menu as follows: Vegetable soup, rolls, salad, steak tips with mushrooms (smothered beef), mashed potato, green beans, raspberry…
We all want to be helpful, especially when the request comes from our boss, a friend or a community leader. This instinct is something criminals take advantage of. That’s why you should be…
Salt ’n Spar
Before we get too far along into the new year, let’s spend a few moments considering some unfinished Wiscasset business from last year and years past. Maybe 2023 will be the year of taking care of…
A Bird’s Tale
This week’s column is provided from Jeff’s perspective following his trip to Matinicus Island.
The Audubon Christmas Bird Count (CBC) on Matinicus Island reached its almost…
Joe’s Journal
The Dec. 23 superstorm brought us downed trees, power outages, lots of worries, and a whale.
Yes, a whale. The carcass of a 30-foot-long juvenile humpback whale washed ashore on Farnham…
’Round Town
Bill Kirby came to Boothbay Harbor in 1988 on a road trip with his father. He wasn’t looking for anything in particular, but he liked the area, close to the ocean and less complicated than the…
Where It’s At
Remember the scene in “The Wizard of Oz” when the Cowardly Lion, awakened by falling snow in a poppy field, says, “Unusual weather we’re having, ain’t it?” Well, it’s January – in Maine – and we’…
If you’re like a lot of Americans, you spent a lot this holiday season and you might be in the mood to tackle your debt in the new year. Getting yourself out of debt is hard work and it is time…
The next public supper is Wednesday, Jan. 18. Menu will be corn chowder, biscuits, salad, baked chicken, rice pilaf, peas, and snow pudding. Cost is $10 for members, $12 for non-…
Joe’s Journal
I looked in the handbook for local columnists to see what you are supposed to write about for the first week of the New Year.
It suggested you call a friend and ask what they are looking…
The next public supper is Wednesday, Jan. 18. Menu will be corn chowder, biscuits, salad, baked chicken, rice pilaf, peas, and snow pudding. Cost is $10 for members, $12 for non-…
A Bird’s Tale
Some have called it the “mountain mockingbird” or the “mockingbird of the sagebrush” but its official name is the sage thrasher. If you’ve never heard of it, don’t feel bad. It’s not a bird we…
Here’s a New Year’s Resolution we could all benefit from: be vigilant about cryptocurrency scams. Fraud involving crypto investment schemes and crypto as payment in other schemes skyrocketed in…
Joe’s Journal
Dear friends,
As you know, this has been a tough holiday season for me. ’Nough said. I didn’t get around to sending out cards, even though they were sitting on the computer desk not far…
’Round Town
According to the 1940 census, Katherine Johnson, born about 1907, lived on what was then called the East Boothbay Road. She was 33 years old, widowed and head of household with six children –…
The next public supper will be Wednesday, Jan. 4. The menu will be turkey soup, biscuits, salad, beef Stroganoff, noodles, carrots and whoopie pies. Cost is $10 for members, $12…
