Dear Editor:
To quote General Tommy Franks, “Don’t be stuck on stupid.”
That is what I think when I hear that our state’s Legislature has voted for the Popular Vote Compact.…
Talk
Many of us have used a peer-to-peer (P2P) payment app to split a bill or send money to a friend, and some people even use them for traditional shopping. However, there are inherent risks that…
Community of Hope
Survivors of domestic abuse often experience impacts on their mental health. Sometimes these effects are temporary, and sometimes they can be long-lasting. According to the book,…
A Bird’s Tale
On this morning’s walk around the neighborhood with our little dog, Loki, it was as if spring had soared in overnight. From every single yard, we heard the “pip-pip-pip” calls or the sweet “…
62nd annual Windjammer Days
The 62nd annual Boothbay Harbor Windjammer Days will take place on Sunday, June 23 through Saturday, June 29. This year we will celebrate our local boatbuilders and shipwrights. Please visit…
From the assistant editor
Two things this week got me thinking about the familiar question in some of our small towns: Is an issue better decided at the polls or an open town meeting? I’d go with the polls, but just barely…
From the editor
I haven’t used this headline/type of column since August of 2022. Yes, I have praised various happenings, people and groups since then – and I have cursed the weather and governments’ decisions –…
’Round Town
Every year, during what might be considered the “off-season,” the Boothbay Harbor Opera House hosts “Open Mic,” an opportunity for the less famous but no less talented individuals of the…
Joe’s Journal
The calendar says spring arrives this week. Specifically, it debuts on March 19 at 11:06 p.m.
For us, it is the height of what is known as “Mud Season.” It is a term used to describe what…
Where It’s At
Hey Boomers! Remember flashcards? Those over-sized playing cards used to help memorize multiplication tables, addition and subtraction were used in our house growing up – in my case particularly…
It’s been a while since our last bulletin but there’s much to catch up on! If you have ideas for other communication channels we can use to get helpful information out, please let us know! The…
letter to the editor
Dear Editor:
Our state legislator is debating a bill that would put a minor child and an undefined adult in charge of a medical process that has life-changing and irreversible consequences…
letter to the editor
Dear Editor:
I have been chair of the Wiscasset Budget Committee for the last two years. I read the Wiscasset Newspaper article “Budgets move closer to town vote” with concern.
…
letter to the editor
Dear Editor:
I am writing to address the speculation regarding President Biden's walking gait. As a concerned citizen, I feel compelled to shed light on this matter with facts.
In…
letter to the editor
Dear Editor:
The whole gist of this note is to say “Your paper is the best I’ve ever read.”
This has been a gift to me from a brother in Boothbay.
Every Monday I start with…
The next Public Supper will be Wednesday, April 3. Menu will be vegetable bean soup, salad, biscuits, meatloaf, mashed potatoes with gravy, green beans, and…
The numbers are in and last year was yet another historic year for fraud. The Federal Trade Commission released its annual compendium of fraud reports from 2023, and the news is shocking. For the…
A Bird’s Tale
Last week we saw the sleek, black form of our first common grackle of the year sitting by itself in the top of the tall, leafless maple tree across the street from our home. Its harsh “check”…
From the assistant editor
If you, as I, have not been enjoying the persistent, punching, chilly, power-threatening wind along the Midcoast on several recent days, here are a few good things about the wind and all its gusts…
From the editor
Before opening my eyes Tuesday morning, I was dreaming it was 8:30 a.m., that I didn’t have to go to work (I think I smiled in my dream state) … then I opened my eyes, turned over and looked at…
62nd annual Windjammer Days
The 62nd annual Boothbay Harbor Windjammer Days will take place on Sunday, June 23 through Saturday, June 29. This year we will celebrate our local boatbuilders and shipwrights. Please visit…
’Round Town
Just when we thought we had seen the worst of it, whacked again!
These occasional “so-called” 100-year storms seem to be becoming a little more frequent. Somehow we have lost track of the…
Joe’s Journal
Let the political food fight begin.
Last week, the Supreme Court said the 14th Amendment didn’t bar the former president from running for another term. That is good news.
The…
Where It’s At
Rochester, New York native Joel Rissinger is totally jazzed for his first season (in his favorite state of Maine) as the new head chef at Robinson’s Wharf. The famous Southport restaurant and…
The next Public Supper will be Wednesday, March 20. Menu will be vegetable soup, Irish soda bread, salad, corned beef and cabbage, carrots, potatoes, and chocolate chip pie. Cost…
letter to the editor
Dear Editor:
Like many, I watched last week's State of the Union address. I was relieved by Biden’s physical and mental performance. As a septuagenarian I have had the opportunity to…
letter to the editor
Dear Editor:
I stayed up past my normal bedtime to watch Joe Biden’s State of the Union speech. He fluffed a few lines as always. This likely has nothing to do with his age, as the MAGA…
letter to the editor
Dear Editor:
I have been a member of St. Philips Episcopal Church for over 30 years. Our little church has always been a giving member to the residents of Wiscasset and beyond. For many…
letter to the editor
Dear Editor:
Simple question and an easy answer. Why do the Wiscasset taxpayers pay for revenue shortages in fee charging departments?
…
letter to the editor
Dear Editor:
I write from Cambridge England, where I’ve spent the last few winters with my British husband, blessed by the company of his extended family and many friends. With friends in…
It’s that time of year again – the holidays are long past, and summer is still a long way off. It’s time for a spring getaway. But beware, for everyone looking for a great spring break deal there…
A Bird’s Tale
We were driving on a rural road a few days ago when a flock of 30 or so wild turkeys came ambling slowly across in front of us, stopping traffic in both directions. Suddenly, a male turkey, his…
From the assistant editor
Does anyone think Putin will stop after Ukraine? That’s not how this works. And if anyone thinks Putin considers the U.S. hands off, that we cannot be dominated or ended, that we wouldn’t let that…
From the editor
There’s usually a catch when you are offered something for free, right? Go online and look at the dozens of websites where you can get stuff for free. The catch being getting emails up the ying…
’Round Town
Over 300 people attended the University of Southern Maine Hannaford auditorium on Sunday, March 3 to honor Kirsten Neuschäfer, winner of the Golden Globe Race, solo sail around the world. The…
Joe’s Journal
Maine and 17 other states held their 2024 presidential primary election on Tuesday.
Did anybody win?
Did anybody bother to vote?
Did the results surprise you?
Do…
letter to the editor
Dear Editor:
Today our Republic is under the most severe challenge since our Constitution was signed in 1787. The integrity of our courts, our justice system, and the Bill of Rights are…
letter to the editor
Dear Editor,
Bill Hunt of Southport made my day on Monday when I read his letter to the editor opposing a state government proposal to require more electric vehicles in the state (“Opposed…
letter to the editor
Dear Editor:
In June 2021, Wiscasset voters approved the formation of a committee to explore “all options for expansion, consolidation, or continuing the status quo” of…
The next public supper will be Wednesday, March 20. Menu will be vegetable soup, Irish soda bread, salad, corned beef and cabbage, carrots, potatoes, and chocolate…
One of the most popular ways for criminals to steal money and sensitive information is by impersonating a trusted source – often a government agency. According to the Federal Trade Commission,…
A Bird’s Tale
The economy is in the news every day as the countdown to the presidential election is underway for real. Inflation, interest rates, GDP, stock indices, bond returns – the numbers of ways…
From the assistant editor
Kudos to Wiscasset’s Schoonerfest for, after a year off, coming back with a planned event that sounds like it will still be a nice time. Some of the plans are similar to the…
From the editor
Early spring in Omaha
My son texted me a Weather Channel graphic showing us that it was 76F in Omaha, Nebraska on Monday. I know he was being kind and happy that spring is coming fast to…
62nd annual Windjammer Days
The 62nd annual Boothbay Harbor Windjammer Days will take place on Sunday, June 23 through Saturday, June 29. This year we will celebrate our local boatbuilders and shipwrights. Please visit…
’Round Town
A very long time ago a friend gave me a book with photos and text by Ansel Adams, one of the most recognized and accomplished photographers of the 20th century. It was a random gesture offered…
Joe’s Journal
The other day, I ran into Dick Kellogg at the post office. "You are a smart guy. You should be able to answer this question," he said.
I looked at him and wondered – me?
Dick is a…
letter to the editor
To the Editor
A recent news article indicated the Alna Selectboard is undecided whether to place on the March 23 town meeting warrant an article to…
Where it’s at
Maine Art Gallery’s current show, “Generations: The Legacy of Mentors,” celebrates the relationship between aspiring artists and their mentors. It also exemplifies each mentor’s impact on the…
letter to the editor
Dear Editor:
As the owner of a local excavation business here in Alna, I am writing to speak out about the proposed gravel pit ordinance.
The gravel pits within our town act for…
