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As we put 2020 behind us, it’s a good time to look back and think about what we have done right and where we could improve.

For those of us in the law enforcement…

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There’s much information in the media and online regarding the COVID-19 vaccination process. Details are changing rapidly, causing confusion and anxiety for some of our…

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As a civilized and smart society, we come together and decide to protect resources that serve the greater societal good and we do this, in part, is by passing rules and…

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When will Mr. Spinney realize that the laws that apply to him are the same laws that apply to us all? It was Mr. Spinney that purchased Sheepscot River frontage, fully aware…

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Remember Guantanamo?

January 11, 2021 marks the 19th anniversary of the opening of the Guantanamo Bay prison.

Forty people are still held in Guantanamo, and…

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This fall the Alna Board of Selectmen appointed three new members to the Alna Planning Board. One of the selectmen had publicly stated that that no Planning Board appointments…

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Between Sheepscot Falls and Head Tide, Alna and Newcastle residents enjoy a quiet stretch of undeveloped Sheepscot River estuary. The vegetation along the river’s edge is…

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Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) would like to congratulate all individuals who were honored Tuesday, Nov. 10 at the Knox-Lincoln SWCD 73rd annual…

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After 30 years, the time has come to leave my position as education director for the Department of Marine Resources. I am grateful to past and present administrators for the…

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This administration‘s own head of cyber security stated that the 2020 election was the most secure in our nations history. The attorney general said…

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Through a year of controversy over Jeff Spinney’s efforts to install a dock and boat launch on a scenic and quiet segment of the Sheepscot River for exclusive use by members…

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Alna’s planning board recently displayed a disappointing disregard of the intent of Alna’s Shoreland Zoning Ordinance.

In a stunning display of mental gymnastics, a…

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This Wednesday night (Dec. 9), Alna’s Planning Board will once again deliberate the merits of an application for a motorboat launch on the Sheepscot River two miles above the…

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A Scottish mom has started a new Christmas tradition after she was asked by her children if Santa would be able to deliver presents given the worldwide pandemic.

This…

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Based on photographic evidence presented by abutters to the tidal shore/wetlands and in written testimony from long-term owners of the property before Spinney’s acquisition,…

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We would like to thank every lobsterman who have sold lobsters to us over the past 19 years. A special thanks to the ones who have been with us all the way through. We would…

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In his never-ending quest for a boat launch, Jeff Spinney has now proposed to install a “temporary” military-style metal mat that he would roll down the six-foot drop from the…

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For the second time in a year the town of Alna must decide whether to approve an application for a new permanent motor boat launch on the Sheepscot consisting…

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After a months-long debate earlier this year, Alna’s Planning Board denied Jeff Spinney and the Golden Ridge Sportsman’s Club a permit for a permanent boat launch ramp,…

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Thanks to the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens for a delightful and creative drive-through Christmas lights in the gardens. Look for the moose, deer, birds, hummingbird,…

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On behalf of Board of…

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At what point do we call a betrayal for what it is? Our president is taking an axe our nation’s most foundational principles. As he promotes untruths, we are asked to show…

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There is an expression:  “Lead, follow, or get out of the way.” 

President Trump does not wish to lead or follow, so he needs to get out of the way.

Lives and…

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Many, many heartfelt thanks to the Botanical Gardens for their fantastic and generous offer to invite the community to a FREE event to view the fantastic Garden Aglow.

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Gardens Aglow was the most enchanting and awe inspiring five mile an hour drive we’ve ever been on.

Don’t think because you are in your car that it will be short and…

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It is Thanksgiving, and there is much to be thankful for even during this tumultuous year. For the kind words, the steady arrival of notes of encouragement, the appreciative…

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Given that we are a sports-minded nation, it’s embarrassing to see a president comport himself so poorly. There is no valor in how he is leaving the field. Whining, making…

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The LincolnHealth Medical Surgical Team, in support of a colleague who recently lost a close family member to suicide, initiated the creation of a garden to symbolize hope and…

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In October 2019, I was blessed to come across the book “11 Seconds.” It is the autobiography of Travis Roy. Travis was a local Maine hockey standout back in the ’90s. Eleven…

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This Thanksgiving will be a little different for many of us. At the Boothbay Region Y, we had hoped to make it happen – but I am sorry to announce that there will be no Turkey…

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The Alna Selectboard has scheduled a referendum for early December in response to a petition to make a change in the Town’s Shoreland Zone Ordinance, which was…

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So many of you know my Tom — one time…

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Last week, a petition to change Alna’s Shoreland Zoning Ordinance was made public at the Alna Select Board meeting. The proposed change would allow “permanent structures” in…

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Our men and women in uniform have put their lives on the line to defend our freedoms and there is no greater expression of this freedom than our right to choose our leaders.…

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2020 has been a year full of courage, adversity, loss and change. Through it all, the Y has remained committed to serving and protecting the Boothbay region in the ways that…

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One of the greatest privileges in life is having the freedom of expression. It is also our greatest indicator enabling us to chime in on or discern the pain of another.…

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This is in response to the Nov. 5 letter entitled “Mills has done it again.” Our governor is not to be blamed for the advance of COVID-19 in Maine! Her protective measures are…

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The 1790 Tiny House had a close call recently. Long story short, Monday, Nov. 2, a hole was found in my furnace. I knew something was wrong and had three people out to look…

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I am writing this letter the week before Election Day. Of course, I don’t know what the outcome of the election will be. What I do know is that we Democrats in Lincoln County…

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When Stephanie Hawke was our State Rep a few years ago she quickly earned a reputation for outstanding constituent service. No problem was too large or too small. She always…

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When Stephanie Hawke was very young she was strongly passionate about helping people and animals. As she grew up those qualities blossomed and were joined by common sense and…

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I almost never get involved in politics. But this year I’m making an exception.

I urge my friends and neighbors to bring back Stephanie Hawke as our District 89 State…

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I was astonished to read in a recent letter from Stephanie Hawke of a “current giveaway program that provides free automobiles for…

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Being a lobsterman for the last 45 years, I would ask you to support Stephanie Hawke for House Seat 89 in the Maine legislature. In my opinion, never during those years, has…

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I am writing to express my support for Holly Stover in her efforts to be re-elected as our House Representative in District 89. I have known Holly for over 50 years, having…

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Rep. Holly Stover chose to become one of my parents when I was 10 years old. There’s something special about people who choose to be parents to non-…

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When I first heard about the false polling against Chloe Maxmin, I was outraged. Negative politics already is raging across this country, turning what might be productive and…

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As Sheriff and a law enforcement leader here in Lincoln County, particularly one that has spent many hours interacting with our legislature, I have been sincerely impressed…

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As we close in on the final days of the most consequential election of our lifetimes, one cannot overstate the importance of our representation at all levels of government.…