There are certain birds that really capture the imagination. One of those, for us, and perhaps for many other birders, is the American golden-plover.
The…
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Joe's Journal
On Friday, my phone rang and, reluctantly, I answered, and was curtly told: “Wait a minute. I am busy on the other phone.” Oh, swell, it is Ms. Pigette, and she now has two phones. And I waited…
Artificial intelligence (AI) is making it even easier for criminals to steal people’s money, and American’s anxiety is rising. Concern is especially high around financial services, where scammers…
The Boothbay Register/Wiscasset Newspaper would like to begin a weekly series, Through Our Readers’ Eyes, where photos and a brief description are submitted to the newspaper via email. The photos…
A Bird's Tale
We saw a photo of a gorgeous juvenile buff-breasted sandpiper taken a few days ago down on the rocky beach at the Timber Point section of Rachel Carson National…
The next public supper will be Wednesday, Sept. 3. It will not be the Lobster Dinner as we did not have enough time to sell tickets. The upcoming meal will be navy bean…
Here are three important things to know about fraud right now.
First, most scams today are often run by highly organized international criminal networks, not individuals acting…
September is Suicide Prevention Month
Each September, we are reminded that suicide is not just a personal tragedy. It is a public health crisis that touches every…
Where It's At
A moody oil painting of a double-masted schooner at rest near a wharf under a sunset sky of orange and yellows broken up by dark clouds ... Another takes the viewer into a lighter scene, perhaps…
A Bird's Tale
Over the weekend, we traveled to southern Maine to see if we could observe the drama of heavy surf expected from the passing of Hurricane Erin far offshore. We spent a…
Joe's Journal
I drove to Wiscasset and Bath on Friday and waved to Ms. Pigette as I passed her on Route 27. I waved again on the way home. She looked pretty cute in her summer outfit, as she clutched a racket,…
'Round Town
*Note: A casual observation!
Midweek last week, during an infrequent drive out of town, I observed, as I often do, the price of fuels along the way. It was a Portland…
The next meeting is on Sept. 4 at First Congregational Church (fellowship hall) 28 High St., Wiscasset.
There is a business…
Where It's At
David’s new show “Reengaged” marks his return to fulltime painting after after two years (one as president) working with the 50-year-old nonprofit, Union of Maine Visual Artists. During that…
The next public supper will be Wednesday, Sept. 17 at 5 p.m, our Annual Lobster Roll dinner. You must pre-pay for your reservation to join us for this meal. The cost is being determined based on…
Keeping up with the latest scams and all the red flags that warn us of each one is exhausting. Scams constantly evolve, and each comes with its own red flags to remember. But some warning signs…
A Bird's Tale
When we first started birding in the late 1970s and early 1980s, the sight of a merlin was a special treat. These small, dark falcons had just begun to bounce back…
Joe's Journal
Once upon a time, in May 1932, thousands of Americans who were out of work, out of money, and out of sorts, went to Washington for help. They were veterans seeking compensation for their service…
The next public supper will beWednesday, Sept. 3, for our annual lobster roll dinner…
Most of us appreciate when we can talk to a real person about an issue or concern with a company, and what better way to find customer service than to search for it…
Our daughters attended Sheepscot Valley Children’s House on Federal St. in Wiscasset in the early 1990s. That’s where we met (Miss) Ethel Stansfield. Recently we returned to the school, along with…
Joe's Journal
I answered the phone the other day and snarled at the robo caller. At least I thought it was a robocall. It was not.
Oops. It was Ms. Pigette herself, calling from her post as she held up a…
Community of Hope
Domestic abuse, sometimes called Intimate Partner Violence (IPV), goes hand in hand with food insecurity. People are considered food insecure whenever they have limited…
A Bird's Tale
As we slide into August, the bird soundscape here in Maine undergoes a major change compared to May and June when the morning chorus of bird songs can seem deafening.…
Joe's Journal
The other day, the online news feed mentioned a story from the U.K. suggesting a pair of royals got in a scuffle over something.
In case you’re wondering, I couldn't care less if Prince…
The next public supper will be Wednesday, Aug. 20. The meal will consist of watermelon gazpacho, salad, rolls, BBQ chicken, corn on the cob, potato salad, and chocolate chip zucchini cake.
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Cryptocurrency kiosks, also known as crypto ATMs or virtual currency kiosks, are used to convert dollars into digital currency. These machines may look like regular ATMs, but criminals can also…
Boothbay Region YMCA: Community Catalyst for Good
Thirty-two years ago, Susan Quinby had a vision to support the Boothbay Region YMCA’s aquatics program. With her father being the namesake of the Y’s Emery Pool, Susan…
A Bird's Tale
What do Baffin Island, South Florida, and Downeast Maine have in common?
One thing they have in common, as we write this column, are two birds of different…
Joe's Journal
Have you cruised the channels on your TV set recently? It is hard not to watch, almost like racing fans glued to roaring machines in anticipation of a crash. We know something is going on in…
WHERE IT'S AT
Tom Rush. A true folk/blues icon. Yeah, “icon” is used a bit too liberally these days. But, in Tom’s case, it’s fact. Others I, and most likely many music lovers consider icons of this genre are…
The next public supper will be Aug. 7. The menu will consist of fish chowder, cheesy zucchini biscuits, mango barley salad, quiche Lorraine (with bacon), and cottage pudding with lemon…
You get a call from a panicked grandchild or other family member. They say they're in a time-sensitive crisis—hospitalized after a car accident or jailed for example—and beg for immediate…
Where It’s At
Jack Silverio. This Rhode Island School of Design grad has been an architect for 40 years designing homes and in Boothay Harbor, Jack designed St. Columba's Episcopal Church. For the last 12 years…
A Bird's Tale
As we wrote last week, one of the five best things about summer birding in Maine is the interesting…
Joe's Journal
Last Saturday afternoon, as I was watching the TV coverage of the British Open golf championship and folding my laundry, my phone rang. I decided to ignore it. I figured talking to an unknown…
The next public supper will be Wednesday, Aug. 6. The meal will consist of Tuscan sausage soup, salad, cheesy zucchini biscuits, baked stuffed zucchini, corn, tomato and basil salad, and lemon…
Where It's At
In his youth, Jerry Farnham wanted to be a novelist. Storylines came to him while he was out lobstering. That desire was realized with the publication of “Red At Night” in 2022 that became the…
The summer heat is here, and so are scammers posing as the utility company. You might get a call or email from…
A Bird's Tale
Some people think midsummer birding is boring.
Wow, are they wrong.
As we can personally attest, here's five reasons why you should go birding in July.…
