Spring. I think it's really here. The spring peepers are singing, daffodils are blooming and The Big, Gray Rotary Barn is open, two Saturdays in a row now. Yes, every Saturday from 8:30 to…

Domestic abuse research and reporting often focus on physical violence. But this narrow frame may be misleading. Between 60% and 80% of domestic abuse survivors seeking outside supports (i.e.,…

One of the most popular ways for criminals to steal money and sensitive information is by impersonating a trusted source — often a government agency. According to the Federal Trade Commission,…

This week’s News and Notes is dedicated to Captain Ted Schmidt. With great sadness, Cap’n Ted, one of our founding directors of The Community Center, passed away peacefully in his sleep early on…

The early April snowstorm left most surfaces, even a week later, with several inches of snow. But the rugby field on the Bowdoin College campus in Brunswick, where we went to watch our son play on…

I finally cracked! I couldn’t take it anymore. Too much rain. Too much wind. Too many trees, branches fallen. Too big the waves. Nothing I could do.

But what I did do is snatch every bit…

Last weekend I spent way too much time watching the Masters on TV.

There is just something compelling about Augusta National with its perfect fairways, immaculate grounds, and how the…

Were you impacted by the recent nor’easter? So many of us were. With a handful of enduring power outages this winter season, our community has certainly weathered its share of storms. Thousands of…

The following written by Leigh Perkins shares information about “How Music Helps,” a project led by her partner, Peter Bruun, via their nonprofit, Studio B, that asks participants to consider how…

First, as a heads up, the Sunday, May 5 breakfast will be held on Saturday, May 4 instead.  More about why will be forthcoming. But, we are hoping that we will “fill the Hall” for this breakfast…

Program: “The Landing School” by Jim Borsig. Jim is the current interim president of the school and provided us with an energizing education on “The Landing” and all the…

Let’s return again to the quiet community of Edgecomb where our neighbors across the Sheepscot River are celebrating their Semiquincentennial, that is to say the town’s 250th birthday. We’re going…

There are many things that we can do to protect ourselves from identity thieves. We can use strong and unique passwords, keep our device operating systems current, and monitor our…

The Boothbay region recently experienced the breathtaking wonder of the solar eclipse on April 8, which drew crowds of awestruck onlookers to our state to witness the rare…

Manufactured housing and manufactured housing parks (MHPs) are some of the last truly affordable, unsubsidized housing options in our state. Many older Mainers, people with disabilities, young…

As you all hopefully are aware, we have a room full of durable medical equipment – walkers, wheelchairs, rollators, crutches, canes, knee scooters, bed lifts, commodes, shower chairs, tub chairs,…

I’m not quite sure which Rodale Press organic gardening book my first husband John and I used as our “bible,” planning our first veg garden in 1976. I suspect, after looking at the Rodale Press…

There is something elemental about a solar eclipse that, for many people, causes an emotional response—a reckoning, perhaps, with the knowledge that we are tiny parts of a vast universe. That a…

Growing up in the Boothbay region meant there was no escaping the water. From sailing lessons at the local yacht clubs, exploring all the coves of Linekin Bay and Ocean Point, snooping around in…

“Punxsutawney Phil” made a gross miscalculation, at least for us Mainers. The hog didn’t see his shadow. If he had looked for it around here over the last week I believe he would have run the risk…

Mother Nature came calling last week. She delivered a stark message: "You humans are so smug with all your toys and the internet, let's just see if you can get along without them."

To…

After a brief hiatus from writing the column I’m back with a renewed energy due in large part to two incredible crews, the Boothbay Road Crew and the Boothbay Region Water District.

There…

The skies finally cleared about 5 p.m. Sunday evening, after nearly a week of clouds, rain, snow, and wind. Wednesday night through Friday, the storm raged in one form of participation or the…

Going to devote this column to what is happening with Maine Veterans in Need (MVN).

This non-profit started in 2020 as an off-shoot of the VA’s Homeless Veteran Committee that was…

Tax season isn't just about filing returns; it's also prime time for IRS impostor scams. According to the…

A mellow “tu-tu-tu” echoing across the mudflats at low tide. The smell of salt and fragrant pine and spruce in the air. The spring sun trying valiantly to warm the still nippy morning air.

Nat Wilson is very well known for his sailmaking. For just shy of 50 years he has been building and repairing  sails for an extraordinary number of sailing vessels from around the world. He has…

I hope you enjoyed the Easter season and had a chance to gather with family/friends as the Christian world commemorates the ancient event that changed our world.

The month of April opens…

April Fool’s Day.  And what pranks did you endure?

This week promises to be interesting. Mother Nature is bent on throwing us a huge curve ball – and I’m not talking…

Spring must truly be here! The Maine Adaptive Ski season is over (not that I got many days in because of the weather, not the interest); the Post sign is back in place by Ed Harmon’s VETS…

Look for an obituary for Agnes (Toni) Helming in this paper. Toni, as we all knew her, spent summers on Southport for many years with her husband, Fred, and six children, two of whom live on…

The 62nd annual Boothbay Harbor Windjammer Days will take place on Sunday, June 23 through Saturday, June 29. This year we will celebrate our local boatbuilders and shipwrights. Please visit…

Spring has sprung, the grass has risen and this is where the April 17 potluck is: BICA hall (24 West Side Road). Thanks to Bill and his helpers for getting the hall ready for guests after its…

A full house of Rotarians and guests gathered last Thursday to enjoy conviviality and cheer and escape the March weather, and to learn more about the income based housing development ongoing along…

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the new shiny object that has captured the world’s attention. It’s also captured the attention of criminal scammers who are using it to make their fraudulent…

Happy April, beginning Monday! Where has the time gone?

We have just received a generous donation of women’s Depends, Night Defense, size small. We do have a large selection of men’s…

I’ve got another shout out for the Boomers out there this week. Cast your memory back to your teen years at the beach with your friends. What do you hear? The rhythmic sound of the ocean waves,…

What’s your favorite sign of spring? Is it that first crocus pushing up through the last of the melting snow? Maybe it’s the gradually but refreshingly longer days.

For us, one of the most…

One of the most challenging photographs for me to make is of another photographer. They know too much and often are better informed re: the craft than I am. And, often they are on the back side of…

Like many Americans, I spent a wintery weekend sitting on my duff watching March Madness basketball. Did you?

If you did, you endured boring episodes from the TV yakkers who spent lots of…

If you are reading this in time, the Southport Democrats are meeting at the Southport Memorial Library on Tuesday, March 26 at 11 a.m. Among other business they will be choosing delegates to the…

For all those who are in my email address book and received an email from not me, I most humbly have to apologize! I guess this is the world we live in now. The hackers are so…

Many of us have used a peer-to-peer (P2P) payment app to split a bill or send money to a friend, and some people even use them for traditional shopping. However, there are inherent risks that…

When I sit down to write often times my thoughts are interrupted by current events, weather, politics and world news. Today I was distracted by daffodils peeking out from under the…

Survivors of domestic abuse often experience impacts on their mental health. Sometimes these effects are temporary, and sometimes they can be long-lasting. According to the book,…

On this morning’s walk around the neighborhood with our little dog, Loki, it was as if spring had soared in overnight. From every single yard, we heard the “pip-pip-pip” calls or the sweet “…

The 62nd annual Boothbay Harbor Windjammer Days will take place on Sunday, June 23 through Saturday, June 29. This year we will celebrate our local boatbuilders and shipwrights. Please visit…

Every year, during what might be considered the “off-season,” the Boothbay Harbor Opera House hosts “Open Mic,” an opportunity for the less famous but no less talented individuals of the…

The calendar says spring arrives this week. Specifically, it debuts on March 19 at 11:06 p.m.

For us, it is the height of what is known as “Mud Season.” It is a term used to describe what…

Now that I have returned from vacation and getting back into the swing of things, I’ve been requested to ask for your help. We are searching for a gently used laptop, less than eight years old, as…