It appears we may finally be on a path toward curbing the growing drug problem in our country. It will be a long and rocky road and it could take years to make significant progress but we…

It’s easy to get in financial trouble. Ask thousands of families who have had to struggle on occasion to keep their heads above water. For some, it’s a never-ending battle. It’s not just…

Not us, apparently, if you need a ghost.

This was year two of Wiscasset Area Chamber of Commerce’s scarecrow contest for businesses and organizations. The Wiscasset Newspaper signed up…

I would like to commend my colleague, Lisa Kristoff, who has led the charge at the newspaper for over a decade to inform the public about domestic violence (DV). In years past (pre-website), she…

When something puts a strain on your household budget, you tend to get nervous — sometimes very nervous. We can’t help but think our country should be feeling that same pressure…

Few good things happen at 2 a.m. 

When the clock strikes 2 on Nov. 5, daylight savings time ends again, hastening Mother Nature’s bringing of the dark to afternoon. If that just seems wrong…

Last week’s tragedy in Las Vegas has political leaders and others turning their attention once again to gun control. It becomes a hot topic whenever we have a horrendous incident where lives…

We are all about local news, events and people. As a weekly and a 24-7 website in a region that has towns not cities, we know you have an array of other sources for as much or as little national…

Every so often, I like to remind people how this operation (newspaper) works. This week, I will give you a few facts about getting coverage of your event and tips on getting your submissions in on…

Americans are weighing in on the growing trend by National Football League players to take the knee during the playing of the National Anthem as a means of protesting racism in our country.…

In our towns and all around in October, purple is the color of caring. It’s National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. And like all the causes that have colors throughout the year, it’s important…

Another Tuesday night and I'm thinking about what to write about.

OK, I've got it. Let's review my week, starting with Wednesday, Sept. 20.

There was a new moon on Sept. 20. The late…

Hurricanes, earthquakes, nuclear threats, riots, Obamacare debate … As the world churns, we always have sports to turn to take our minds off of the tragedies and political disagreements happening…

What’s more annoying than a telemarketer? Their phone calls usually come at an inopportune time.  You’re just started eating. You’re watching something on TV you really want to…

Not a lot of jobs carry the risk of a horrible incident like the one a Wiscasset officer experienced last week, getting stuck with a syringe Police Chief Jeff Lange said had allegedly been used…

Road construction projects, especially on a main thoroughfare such as Route 27, are a pain to motorists. Long waits, driving on uneven pavement and impatient drivers drive up the stress. Some…

Devastating. Mind-boggling. Heartbreaking. Unimaginable. There are plenty of words to describe Hurricane Irma. After watching Hurricane Harvey wreak havoc on Texas, with barely a break in…

Kudos to our fire departments for coming together on fires big and little over Labor Day weekend. Even the smaller emergencies take multiple hands, for the firefighters’ safety and everyone else’s…

September: Schools are back in session; the grass grows a little slower; and the last vestiges of summer activities continue for about three more weeks.

One of those activities – actually…

We’re counting our blessings this week as we share in the sorrow of thousands of Texas residents who have suffered damage to or loss of their homes and businesses, or have been forced to…

I still am liking the traffic lights the state put in last year at 1 and 27 in Wiscasset. I still wish whoever is peeping at me to turn left onto 27 would realize the green light doesn’t mean you…

We haven’t seen any of the statistics yet, but it appears that Clear the Shelters Day last Saturday was successful in finding permanent homes for many dogs, cats and other shelter animals.…

Over my “staycation” last week, which was a mixture of fun on the town and work at home projects, I somewhat kept up with the local news. Some loser(s) spread KKK fliers in the region, stirring…

The waning days of August mean school is getting ready to roll, and so are the buses. John Merry has given us the Wiscasset runs you’ll find on page 6 this week. Even if you have no kiddos to get…

Instead of the usual editing of copy on Tuesday, I did some editing of a different kind – a bit of home downsizing.

Taking advantage of our week off together, my wife and I tackled our…

I got onto westportisland.us Friday to see if the town website had the dimensions or other interesting facts on the new salt and sand shed. News Contributor Jane Carpenter’s photo we ran on this…

Every week, we know some of the news that’s going to happen – an election, a selectmen’s meeting, or a concert or other event to cover. It’s news people need to know or will enjoy reading about.…

Some folks who live near Old Orchard Beach, as well as visitors, have been complaining recently to Town Fathers that the beach lacks easily accessible rest room facilities. They maintain…

So we don’t have the Mason Station peninsula cleaned up yet and the state’s downtown plans continue to draw criticism and concern along with praise and hope. I’m an optimist on both projects,…

I didn't celebrate National Ice Cream Day on July 16. Did you? But there's still a few days left to celebrate National Ice Cream Month, July, designated as such by…

It’s always refreshing to read about folks who think outside the box, and while they’re certainly not the first to do it, we found ourselves intrigued by a San Francisco couple’s decision on…

Word that Ben Averill has moved on from his Wiscasset planner job was not a large surprise. Voters may bring back the job sooner or later, or never, and maybes don’t pay the bills.

If…

What news? Sun Media Group has agreed to sell its assets to RFB Holdings. Reade Brower, owner of Maine Today Media, as of Aug. 1, will assume ownership of many more newspapers in Maine, including…

Remember the old TV show, “Truth or Consequences?” Well, under Maine’s new laws, the truth is, lobstermen and others who break the rules will face consequences — severe consequences…

Signs are like milk. They should go away when outdated. The “Maine’s Prettiest Village” sign on Route 1 and Flood Avenue had a Sheepscot River Race announcement next to it ahead of the July 4 race…

Not long ago we began hearing and reading about the strong opposition to public buildings in the south flying a confederate flag.  Some were adamant that they come…

Events like last week’s art walk and concert and Tuesday’s July Fourth celebration underscore a truth about Maine’s prettiest village. People like it here.

In this week’s pages, we meet a…

Took a 15-minute break from work Tuesday afternoon, around 1:45, to check out the activity around town on one of the "more active" Windjammer Days. I thought there were many people around and, if…

As we celebrate the wonderful days of summer here on the Maine coast, Washington and the political world seem far, far away but unfortunately the only way to escape what’s happening – or isn…

I've been on a sentimental journey this week because on Thursday, June 22, this hometown boy will have been working at the Boothbay Register for 30 years — six months as a reporter/assistant…

Boothbay Harbor shifts into full gear this coming week, as the 55th annual Windjammer Days gets underway with a jam-packed schedule of events offering something for everyone.  …

Wiscasset’s had some good planners, and Ben Averill is one of them. It’s not easy making lemonade of the proprietary and environmental issues on the Mason Station peninsula, but he has been…

After every graduation, I reminisce about the final days of school and how much I looked forward to summer. While in elementary school, I looked forward to later nights out playing with friends in…

We live on the water, or more specifically, the ocean.  We were lucky enough to have found a waterfront parcel 55 years ago, before it became the most sought-after land in Maine…

Back-to-back scorchers Sunday and Monday inspired me to start with a reminder to just drink water. Without calories, sugar, or caffeine, it keeps us hydrated, which helps us feel good and not get…

Congratulations to our local high school graduates and to their parents. One of life's major milestones has been reached and it's not always easy to accomplish. By working hard, and mixing in some…

How about that election on Tuesday? Wiscasset has its choice of five selectmen’s candidates for two seats, and two for one school committee seat. We wish them all good luck and we hope, as we…

Last week I wrote about being safe on the road, keeping an eye out for others and not driving too fast.

This week I would like to remind everyone to be safe in and on the water, now that…

Bicyclists, joggers, walkers, dog walkers and wheelchair operators are becoming more prevalent along the roadsides now that the weather has turned nice. Motorists should expect the unexpected and…

“For love of country, they accepted death.’’ – James A. Garfield. These words, uttered over 100 years ago, are just as appropriate today as they were then. On…