David Howarth of Southport took this photo and offered some interesting points with its submission: “As I walked along Cozy Harbor I took this picture and I was struck first by the subtle beauty and then by my own thoughts about work. I work in the technology industry and whenever I open my laptop or iPad, for whatever reason, I feel like I am working. Do lobstermen feel the same way about boats and the ocean? Do they receive pleasure from the idyllic scenes non-lobstermen covet? A lobstermen’s life is hard. I sincerely hope they still derive pleasure from their surroundings and are able to separate the beauty from the work. Looking north from the Maine Kennebec Bridge on a lazy July afternoon. Dresden is on the right side, Richmond on the left. Courtesy of Gary Dow The Sheepscot River is quiet beyond Head Tide Dam in Alna July 19. SUSAN JOHNS/Wiscasset Newspaper A good time was had by about 150 people at Dyer Neck Gang’s concert July 20, part of the “Alive on the Common” summer series in Wiscasset. First National Bank and Chip Davison Construction sponsored the night. Courtesy of Frank Barnako/frankbarnako.com The Southport Selectmen were pleased to announce at their regular meeting on July 19, that the mil rate for the town has remained steady at 0.00391. This steady tax rate, according to selectman Gerry Gamage, was because the town’s annual budget was down at bit from last year. Last year’s net costs were $2,920,875.37, while this year’s is $2,889,639.40, for a difference of $31,235.97. The town selectmen also sent out a check for $2,500 to the Boothbay Region Community Center. These funds were approved at this year’s town meeting. “A fair amount of our neighbors on Southport use the center,” selectmen Mary Lou Koskela said. KATRINA RICKERMANN/Boothbay Register Preschoolers at Sheepscot Valley Children’s House in Wiscasset play and learn while having fun in the sun recently. Courtesy of Krista George/SVCH Sold out! Music fans filled the Opera House at Boothbay Harbor on July 15 for The Subdudes concert and opening act Scotti River Trio. Executive Director Cathy Sherrill says, “The House was rockin’ and swaying!” Robert Mitchell photo Steve Rubicam of East Boothbay displays a big pollock he caught out on Plattes Bank on Friday, July 21, while fishing with Dennis Blackman of Boothbay aboard the Shark Six. Local charter skippers report that the fishing for groundfish and stripers has been excellent this season. Courtesy of Capt. Barry Gibson Captain Peter Ripley, left, of Breakaway Charters receives a free one-year Sea Tow membership and hat. Ripley received the award after participating in the Boothbay Harbor Windjammer Days lighted boat parade. He was presented the prizes from Sea Tow Portland/Midcoast Captain/Owner Bruce White. Courtesy photo Rotarians Rick Elder, left, and Henry Wyatt, auction chairman, unload a recent donation. Three boats have been added to the treasure trove of interesting and unique items to be found at the Boothbay Harbor Rotary Club's 60th annual Auction on Saturday, Aug. 5 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the Boothbay Common. The Boutique, located in the Gazebo, will be adding a large tent to hold lots of art and other very special items for sale in this favorite section of the annual Auction. Please note the time of the auction, a correction from last week's article, is 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Don't miss it! If you still have items to donate please call Henry Wyatt at 502-542-9219 to make arrangements.