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Down East Yacht Day-Tripper

Saturday, July 25 was seamless, air-warm, water- flat, destination - perfect. It was a pretty cruise from any port. Several boats chose to cruise through the Thread of Life then around Witch Island...
From the editor

Need to celebrate in August?

Every once in a while, I dip into the National Days Calendar website to get ideas for this column. Before taking this week off from work (returning Sunday, Aug. 9), I discovered that the first week...
From the assistant editor

Reminder of unity

As that American flag flew over Route 1 Saturday in Wiscasset for Rich Kubler’s memorial service and area responders stood roadside awaiting the casket and escort’s return trip through, the support...
Column

Eastwind

A month or so ago I got a call from a person “out west” with significant ties to the Boothbay region, more specifically, Southport. She apologized for contacting me so late in the game, but asked if...
From James Bay to Maine

It was a classic summer evening on the Maine coast. After a hot late July afternoon, the air was beginning to cool as the sun lowered in the sky, illuminating the eastern shore of the harbor so that...
LYME TIME

It is what it is

We live in an amazing state that offers so many indoor and outdoor year-round activities, but not without risk. I’ve watched it all play out during this time of Covid-19 and quarantine. I’ve seen the...
Column

American Legion Post #36

As many of you know, hopefully everyone by now, the Legion has a raffle on going for the beautiful Poppy Quilt shown with this column. The raffle tickets can be purchased for $5 and are available by...
Letter to the Editor

Voting for Chloe

Dear Editor: I fully support Chloe Maxmin for State Senate in District 13. She supports increasing public access to transportation in rural areas. This would better help people with both with and...
letter to the editor

I support Chloe Maxmin

Dear Editor: I first met Chloe Maxmin when she was running for the legislature in 2018. Chloe grew up on a farm in Nobleboro, graduated from Lincoln Academy and was accepted and graduated from...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Who’s on first?

Dear Editor: As a lifetime New York Yankee fan, I was excited to hear President Donald J. Trump announce at a press briefing that he would be throwing out the opening pitch at Yankee Stadium on Aug...
letter to the editor

Maine citizens should support BIW workers

Dear Editor: Bath Iron Works (BIW) which is owned by General Dynamics in Bath, Maine has an ongoing Machinist Union strike. General Dynamics is a very wealthy organization. Thus far no agreement...
Letter to the Editor

Defund the police

Dear Editor: Gun sales are soaring. With the Left's increasing calls to defund the police, what other choice will people have to protect their families and property? Edward J. Polewarczyk Wiscasse
A Bird’s Tale

A Most Strange and Mysterious Creature

A strange and mysterious creature is popping up across Maine with increasing frequency this year. It is a bird, a bit larger than a house finch or purple finch but smaller than a robin. The males...
Lyme Time

Lyme and Tick-borne Disease 101

To me, it seems like I am a broken record playing the same message all day long. But the reality is this — not all medical providers are knowledgeable and experienced enough to diagnosis and properly...
From the editor

Please slow down

I will give you my set-up for walking but I am sure many can relate to why I am asking motorists to please slow down, do the speed limit, etc. I live on Back Narrows Road in Boothbay. As I exit my...
From the assistant editor

Walks, Sox and very important talks: A midsummer’s reality

Good job on the art of adjusting, Lucia Droby, for replacing this year’s Wiscasset Art Walks with the lower key Walk Around Wiscasset. It might boost businesses’ foot traffic like the years of summer...
Where It’s At

Beach it up!

Remember, back when you were a kid (and for some of us teenagers) at the beach on a hot summer day? The scent of salt laced with that of Coppertone in the air … the warmth of the sun on your face...
Joe’s Journal

Week 20 – Get ready

I didn't want to get out of bed this morning. I just pulled the sheet over my nose and settled back into this lovely dream of how my bride and I were driving around the countryside in search of...
’Round Town

Germany

I sent this week's adventure photo to a friend in Germany. We met on a flight from Paris to Cameroon. Anette was hoping to adopt a child from an orphanage near Douala. I was doing some photography...
opinion: expect to see swings between soil-damaging rain events and more regular drought conditions

When it comes to weather, abnormal is the new normal

The words of University of Maine soil scientist Ivan Fernandez reveal a troubling truth. “Never again will we have the climate system of the 20th century,” wrote Fernandez, co-chair of the Maine...
letter to the editor

I support Chloe Maxmin

Dear Editor: I fully support Chloe Maxmin for State Senate in District 13. She supports increasing public access to transportation in rural areas. This would better help people with both with and...
letter to the editor

Thanks John O’Connell

Dear Editor: We would like to extend our sincere thanks to John O’Connell now that he is coming to the end of his tenure as Wiscasset’s town manager. He has consistently held the line against...
’Round Town

The Band

I met my B-flat metal clarinet in junior high school. We had a very active love/hate relationship. I loved the sounds, hated to practice. My music career didn’t last long. I don’t imagine my...
From the editor

What inning is it?

Major League Baseball returned to the airwaves – live! – this week. It was something I was looking forward to watching besides the fourth or fifth round of sitcoms, Red Sox or Celtics rewind shows,...
From the assistant editor

Mixed bag

On Mondays, we are rounding the turn for the print week’s Tuesday homestretch and finish. We may have most of what we need, much of which you may have already read on our websites. But a happy story...
A Bird’s Tale

Birds that Inspire Thoughts about Accessibility

A few weeks ago, we noticed that one of the pair of our resident song sparrows was balancing oddly on the clothesline, struggling to keep its balance as the line swayed in the breeze. A closer look...
Joe’s Journal

Week 19: Images matter

Bob Mitchell, one of our notable Maine photographers, had a birthday last week. As with a lot of local artists, you may know his work but may not know him. Too bad, for he is a delightful man, his...
letter to the editor

Product recalls

Dear Editor: We are notified of recalls for vehicles. We are notified of recalls of dangerous farm products, but no one — not the FDA, pharmacist or even your doctor — is required to tell you...
letter to the editor

Chloe Maxmin goes the extra mile

Dear Editor: I am pleased to write this letter in support of the candidacy of Chloe Maxmin, running for the State Senate District 13 seat. I know from experience she will consult with and try to be...
Press release

Housing Justice Maine supports demands of BLM Portland to defund police and provide affordable housing for all

Given the lack of affordable housing for low income people in Portland and the State of Maine, housing advocates are calling on public officials to meet the demands BLM Portland made at the June 6...
A Bird’s Tale

Five Black Fluffballs at Our Favorite Local Marsh

We stopped at one of our favorite freshwater cattail marshes again this week as we often do. The marsh is only a few miles from where we live and has no name that we are aware of. We stop by when we...
From the editor

Getting away from it … briefly

I decided this week to take the first week in August as a vacation week. Like everyone, I have been inundated with daily pandemic news since March and I feel it’s time to take a break. I am going to...
From the assistant editor

Dedication all around

If you think it’s hot wearing a mask around town in July, you are right. But instead of your trip though the grocery store with a brief refuge in the frozen section, maybe lingering with the door...
’Round Town

Rusty

This is a photo of a familiar face around the Tri Village community! Everyone knows Rusty Court. Even people who don't know Rusty, know of him. He is a high profile individual. Let me count the ways...
Joe’s Journal

Week 18: The blame game

We've all done it. You know, when something goes wrong, we try to shift responsibility to someone else, rather than take the heat. The bigger the error, the harder we try to call attention to the...
Lyme Time

Some do, some don’t

I recall having lunch with a friend and we were chatting about ticks and upcoming events, when a woman stopped by our table, apologized for interrupting our lunch and said, “I couldn’t help but...
letter to the editor

Voting for Maxmin

Dear Editor: I’m proud to vote for Chloe Maxmin for State Senate District 13 in 2020. As a young farmer in Lincoln County who cares about the future of Maine and this planet, Chloe has my support....
letter to the editor

Smiling

Dear Editor: Recently, when I received my order at Dunkin Donuts, I asked, "Is everyone smiling there today?" The response was "YES, but you can't see it because we're all wearing masks." Edward J...