We wish we had been able to get a photograph of it to show you.

The first crop of baby American robins were out of the nest in our neighborhood by the last week of May. We have enjoyed hearing their squeals and seeing the gangly youngsters, with their short tails and brown spotted breasts, looking a little like a punked-out version of the adults.

One morning, we heard the familiar begging squawks outside our kitchen window. There on the edge of the lawn was one of these young robins nestled beside a large dandelion, its yellow blossoms long gone. The baby robin pecked at the white button on

Daughter, son, nephews … now a granddaughter is graduating from Boothbay Region High School next week. Hard to believe – zero to 18 in a blink of an eye. Good luck to you, Ella, and your classmates.

I guess I am getting old but the memories of what graduation means at BRHS have been pleasant – except perhaps the gym usually being hot and humid, or a long, long speech by an administrator.

Tradition carries on at BRHS with the Grand March/Alumni Ball, Class Day and dinners held for the graduating class by the Boothbay Harbor Rotary Club and Masons. The Boothbay Region Alumni Association, now

Nobody's making you vote.

But we hope you make yourself take the time. Have a say and then, no matter who is elected, or who is nominated via a primary, or which way an issue goes June 9, you will have done your best to help make the outcome whatever you felt it should be.

Whoever votes differently from you, good for them for voting. And, if you don't take the time to vote, they are miles ahead of you in helping decide what happens next. And all your views, however right they are, just sit there, not helping the town, state, or nation do what you think would move the needle in the right

I know, I know, the phone is ringing in my pocket and, yes, I know who is calling. I will call back.

Of course, it was Ms. Pigette, the lovely personality holding up a mailbox on Route 27, on the way to Edgecomb/Wiscasset. I think she must have filched an iPhone, then conned me into buying her a solar charger so she could keep in touch with her adoring public. Right?

There it rings again. Hello, my dear. How do you like the beginning of summer?

"Never mind, you old dog," she said. "I am in touch with lots of local political folks, and even some from away. And they are all confused,” she said.

One of my all-time favorite photos was made courtesy of Ella Beauregard when she and her parents lived in the old Ruth Gardner house, just up from Hendricks Head beach on Southport. I was just down by the beach parking lot looking out over Kitten Rock and south towards Seguin Island lighthouse. Ella was just a little person then, maybe 10 or 11 years old. I had no idea who she was when she came walking down from her house with two chickens tucked happily together, one under each arm. Ella didn’t say a word as she walked by me and flung the two chickens off the seawall gliding pleasantly onto

Dear Editor:

As a national model built on a simple but powerful idea—when women pool their resources, remarkable things happen—100+ Women Who Care has found an extraordinary home in Lincoln County.

Since launching our local chapter last fall, we have been moved by the generosity of this community. As volunteers, we felt strongly that Lincoln County deserved this kind of organization, and the response has exceeded our wildest hopes. Today, we are proud to count over 300 members.

In just a short time together, we have raised over $51,000 to support the nonprofits doing life-changing work across

After toll road scams spread last summer, a new version is surging—texts claiming you owe money for a traffic or parking violation.

These messages often include an official-looking notice offering a court date or a small fine (around $6), with a QR code for immediate payment to avoid penalties. They may mention your location or use fake case numbers to appear legitimate and create a sense of urgency.

If an unexpected message like this sparks strong emotions and demands urgency, treat it as a potential scam. Report the message as spam and avoid responding, clicking links or scanning QR codes

I still remember the first time I drove by the big red Edgecomb Pottery "compound" and saw a For Sale sign. What? I did a double take. I remember thinking that business was a landmark on this peninsula. It just couldn't be. To lose such a heart of creativity would be a great loss to our community and beyond.

But then, on another pass by the location, I'm not sure exactly when, I spied metal work statuary outside one of the back buildings and the sign, "Artist Collective." Hmmm ... had a new group of artists collectively purchased it, to save it? Hey, it happens; remember the story behind our

Birds that are great at soaring often seem to do so into, what is for them, uncharted territory, especially in spring when they can ride warm, southerly winds and thermals.

One hundred sixty-three years ago, in a small Pennsylvania town where thousands fell in battle, a leather-lunged politician stood before a crowd and told them he hesitated to raise his poor voice to break the eloquent silence of God and Nature. He said he was called to perform and prayed for the sympathy and indulgence of the crowd gathered to dedicate a cemetery at Gettysburg. And he spoke for two hours.

President Abraham Lincoln sat quietly as the speaker rambled on topics ranging from ancient Greek burial customs to current military tactics. And when it was the President’s turn, he spoke

Several years ago, well maybe more like seven or eight years ago, Barry Sherman called me. “Bobby!” Barry has always called me Bobby, I’m not sure why.

“Bobby! We are putting out flags for vets in area cemeteries and hoped maybe you could give us a hand.” Well, as anyone who knows Barry Sherman, when a task is at hand one must muster troops when available. Barry is an old buddy. I was available.

“We will meet at 0700. Phil Chapman and maybe one other person will be helping. Thanks Bobby, see you in the morning.” And so it goes.

First of all, I had no idea how many cemeteries there are in our

Dear Editor:

RePower Wiscasset is proud to urge voters to cast their ballots for Dr. Cassaundra Rose for the Wiscasset Selectboard. RePower Wiscasset, is a citizen-organization dedicated to advocating for sustainable power generation, green innovation, and a resilient local economy. We recognize that our town stands at a critical crossroad. To turn Wiscasset’s legacy infrastructure into a hub for alternative energy and community wealth, we need leaders with the precise expertise to navigate complex energy and policy landscapes. Cassaundra Rose is exactly that leader.

Wiscasset has an

Dear Editor:

I am writing in support of Danielle Clarke for the Wiscasset School Board.

I have had the privilege of working alongside Danielle through Wiscasset Partners in Education, where she currently serves with me. Through that experience, I have seen firsthand the qualities that make her an excellent candidate for the school board.

Danielle is a thoughtful, compassionate, and dedicated member of our community. As a mother with children currently in the school system, she brings an important and much-needed perspective to the table. She understands the day-to-day realities facing students

Dear Editor:

William “Bill” Maloney is running as an incumbent for a third term as Selectman for the Town of Wiscasset. Bill and Lynn Maloney moved to Wiscasset in 2013 and Bill brought with him extensive experience in the fields of economic and project development. His prior experience and his past four years of service to the town is a valuable asset on the board as Wiscasset faces some hefty decisions in the coming years.

A top priority for Bill is economic development. The town has been approached by interested parties in developing parts of the Mason Station property. There is also

Dear Editor:

Early voting is in progress. Article 55 on the ballot is a Yes or No decision to continue with the process of relocating the sewer plant. A Yes vote rescinds previous authorization, and a No vote confirms the decision to proceed with relocation.

I intend to vote Yes on Article 55. For a starter, I have between 50 and 70 million ($) reasons for this decision. You are welcome to decide for yourself the number of ($) of reasons for your decision. 50 was the initial guesstimate.

I have several other reasons for voting Yes on Article 55. I understand the current plant operates at under

Dear Editor:

Many of you are hearing about this for the first time, so here’s the short version: MaineHealth is considering closing Labor & Delivery services at Lincoln Hospital (Miles) in Damariscotta. If that happens, families across Lincoln County and surrounding communities could face hour-plus drives for childbirth care — during labor, emergencies, winter storms, summer traffic, and everything else rural Maine throws at us.

This is not a political issue. It’s a community issue. Rural hospitals across Maine have already lost maternity services, and once they close, they almost never come

Maine is often described as one big, small town where people are eager to lend a helping hand. When it comes to caregiving, Mainers certainly step up to the plate. According to AARP’s most recent Report on Caregiving, 28% of Maine adults, or 324,000 Mainers, are caregivers; everyday people making sure that their loved ones have care that they need.

Just who are family caregivers? AARP’s Report on Caregiving has some interesting statistics about caregivers. Across the New England states 59% of caregivers are women and 40% are men. 70% of caregivers are working while providing care. Over half

Chances are you’ve signed up for a rewards or loyalty program at some point—even if you rarely check your account. These are popular targets for this very reason—loyalty account owners don’t tend to monitor their balances the way they might monitor financial accounts.

Criminals hack into loyalty and rewards accounts through phishing messages, malware-infected sites that collect your data, and stealing username and password combinations. Once inside, they transfer the points or redeem them.

Protect your rewards by protecting your accounts with strong, unique passwords and turn on multi-factor

Dear Editor:

In Wiscasset we have one open seat on our School Committee for this upcoming town election and we have two excellent candidates.

I think we need more parents with students attending our schools filling seats on our School Committee and that’s why I am supporting Danielle Clarke. She leads by example through her involvement in our Parents In Education group and she has strong professional experience with finance and management. She is very sharp, nonjudgmental, open-minded and willing to work hard for the benefit of our students, and she is super nice too!

Please help elect