Dear Editor:
Little has changed after another year of global warming headlines. Maine’s record high temperature of 105°F, set in North Bridgton on July 10, 1911, is now one hundred and…
Dear Editor:
Little has changed after another year of global warming headlines. Maine’s record high temperature of 105°F, set in North Bridgton on July 10, 1911, is now one hundred and…
Dear Editor:
In order to get the $850.00 stimulus check, it is necessary to file a Maine income tax return even if they normally do not file returns. Maine returns can be filed as late as…
Dear Editor:
The Island Institute provided unbiased and incredibly valuable help to the Westport Island Broadband & Cable Committee throughout our project to expand broadband access…
Dear Editor:
Want to lower personal taxes in Wiscasset? Support a selectboard that possesses the energy and innovative thinking to uncover new ways to generate a larger tax base.
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Dear Editor:
The communities of Boothbay, Boothbay Harbor, Edgecomb, Southport, Westport Island, and South Bristol have been well-served in the state legislature by Representative Holly…
Dear Editor:
Wiscasset is a small town, but our property taxes are more in line with much larger communities like Brunswick and Bath although we don’t enjoy many of those…
Dear Editor:
The harbor expansion project may be this year’s hot button issue on the Town Warrant. The article would appropriate $174,000 to be used as a 50% match if the town receives a…
Dear Editor:
Just went to my first party hosted for the Wiscasset Democrats. There was a lot of electricity in the room between candidates, organizers, and supporters. When Republican…
Dear Editor:
We, as relatively new residents of Wiscasset, are impressed with the current Board of Selectman, who have accomplished what we believe to be improvements by moving the ball…
Dear Editor:
I had the privilege of driving Rep. Holly Stover as she knocked on doors in South Bristol this week. The experience of riding and chatting…
Dear Editor:
The modest proposal for the expansion of the Recreational Pier would certainly be a positive move in the right direction for the growth and development of…
Dear Editor:
The new leadership we’ve had on Wiscasset's Selectboard this past year has shown us a lot about what new energy can bring to our town without disrupting the historic framework…
Dear Editor:
I am writing today to endorse the nomination of Representative Holly Stover to return to Augusta as the Democratic State Representative for House District 48 (Boothbay,…
Dear Editor:
As I look at the field of candidates for the Selectboard, I see that Wiscasset has an opportunity to move forward with three fine young professionals—Sarah Whitfield, Wallace…
Dear Editor:
In my time in Wiscasset, I’ve seen a lot of change. Some good, some not so good. What I have seen is a need for accountability, maintenance and "Think before you act.”…
Dear Editor:
The Wiscasset waterfront and deep harbor is one of our town’s greatest assets, and a source of pride. We have an opportunity to create exactly what this town needs for our…
Dear Editor:
Wiscasset is a very complex town financially and population wise and those we elect must be committed to the taxpayers of the town. As a former Selectman, I understand the…
Dear Editor:
I write today to endorse Cameron Reny for Senate District 13. Having served four years in the Legislature--and two as our State Senator--I know that Cameron will represent our…
Dear Editor:
I am writing to let your readers and my patients know that I will be retiring from orthopedic practice at LincolnHealth on Aug. 1. This has been a very difficult decision,…
Dear Editor:
This year we have five candidates running for three seats on the select board. We are lucky to have people ready to commit to the time and energy that is required to be a good…
Dear Editor:
I have a suggestion to make. If you’re going to display a Ukrainian flag, please also display an American flag. American men and women…
Dear Editor:
We, present and past Wiscasset Select Board members endorse the candidacy of William (Bill) Maloney for selectman.
Bill has extensive experience in municipal affairs.…
Dear Editor:
Bill Maloney is running for Wiscasset Select Board on a platform of fiscal responsibility as well as the protection of the historic charm and character of Wiscasset.
…
Dear Editor:
The energetic Bill Maloney of Wiscasset is well known to enjoy a full grasp of any situation put before him. Bill is thoroughly acquainted and eminently qualified to deal with…
Dear Editor:
I am writing on behalf of the members of Pan Fried Steel to express our wholehearted thank you to the Opera House at Boothbay Harbor for hosting us at Caribbean Night last…
Dear Editor:
At Selectboard meetings throughout the past year, there were a number of discussions relating to expenditures which left me concerned with the effect on our property taxes. It…
Dear Editor:
Bill Maloney has served as chair of the budget committee for two years. This makes him uniquely qualified to guide our town over the next two years and beyond!
He’s a…
Dear Editor:
Edgecomb needs public access to the water. There is a nice piece for sale on the Shore Road. It was looked at several years ago when the selectmen thought it could be taken…
Dear Editor:
As the Lincoln County Television (LCTV) board president, I feel gratified that so many of our local select boards have chosen once again to provide support for LCTV, our…
Dear Editor:
Anyone who has been paying attention to state government news and reading her thoughtful essays in the Boothbay Register knows what an outstanding job Chloe Maxmin has done…
Dear Editor:
There are many attractive ideas in the White’s Island proposal. But I am on the Budget Committee and I plan to vote No on the current proposal. My reasons are listed below. I…
Dear Editor:
To the citizens of Wiscasset:
While I have enjoyed my time on the Selectboard, I am not running for reelection. I have now spent a total of 14 years on town business;…
Dear Editor:
Recently saw an advertisement in one of the local newspapers for The Wiscasset Community Center Gun Show coming up in April. Is this what our tax dollars to the Community…
Dear Editor:
With utility rates skyrocketing, many Mainers are struggling to keep the heat and lights on. Unfortunately, LD 318, "An Act to Provide…
Dear Editor:
The Wiscasset Waterfront Committee was awarded a Shore and Harbor Grant in 2020 to study the feasibility of expanding Recreational (Memorial) Pier…
Dear Editor:
Edgecomb has funds set aside in a fund to buy and improve public access to the water.
The town has miles of shore property but no public access. The Woodend fund was…
Dear Editor:
On Friday, March 25, the day before Alna’s annual town meeting, Alna residents will have the opportunity to reelect our 1st Select Board member, Ed Pentaleri, to a 2-year term…
Dear Editor:
After a multi-year pause, the Town of Alna will hold its annual town meeting in person Saturday, March 26th at 10am at the Alna Volunteer Fire Department. The warrant for the…
Dear Editor:
Amanda Gorman recently wrote a “guest essay” in the New York Times, titled “I almost didn’t read my poem at the Inauguration.”
The reason why she almost didn’t is…
Dear Editor:
There’s some information that Boothbay school officials need to know before they start spending money on the generator that recently…
Dear Editor:
The current hunt for “the bird” has reminded me of a very special previous outdoor winter adventure here in the Boothbay Region. Nancy and Peter…
Dear Editor:
I m writing today to ask why no one has offered to buy Big Al’s? I think that there have been so many other management companies and private people buying businesses I thought…
Dear Editor:
The climate crisis is an existential threat that will define Maine’s future. According to the Maine Climate Council, Maine is exceptionally vulnerable to the impacts of…
Dear Editor:
I have been a resident of Wiscasset for 17 years. I have always found it convenient that the town garage has a sand and salt mixture available for the residents to use during…
Dear Editor:
Last session, the Maine Legislature took many steps to remove the undue influence of money in elections. From banning corporate campaign contributions and cleaning up our PAC…
Dear Editor:
Jan. 6 is the one-year anniversary of a violent insurrection. The investigation continues and we have yet to serve justice on all those who plotted, funded, and encouraged…
Dear Editor:
Commercial fishing, in particular, lobster fishing is an integral part of our local community and the economy of our state. This way of life is being threatened by new…
Dear Editor:
It's been quite a year for the Keepers of Burnt Island Light having hosted two major celebrations that honored the lighthouse's 200th Anniversary - one on Aug. 19 and the…
Dear Editor:
We’re reflecting on a Letter to the Editor dated Dec. 2, 2021 written by David Pope, a Wiscasset resident. We would like to thank David for his insight and candor regarding…