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After enjoying the 4th's fireworks with my family, I was attempting to cross the road in front of the Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club. I have just clocked 95 as…

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LD 2003 (HP1489) violated the Second Amendment of The U.S. Constitution when it prohibits a governing entity from referring to specific ideas:

Sec. 3. 5 MRSA §4581-A,…

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It is difficult to reach for the moral high ground when you are standing up in a cesspool of bigotry. Yet try as they might, the anonymous fanatics who have been advertising…

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Yes, the public has a right and duty to file a Recall Petition on a referendum question. But that does not entitle them to add a bond question at the bottom of the Recall…

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To boost our sagging spirits after a tumultuous week, my husband and I joined our neighbors in the Wiscasset 4th of July parade. In our mid-80s, we’…

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The Bayview Lodge Square and Compass Club would like to thank all those travelers who so cheerfully participated in our “…

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In response to Mr. Nehring’s letter (The Bible and the bigots), I wanted to add a couple of Scripture references that he may have…

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For over 40 years of coming to the Boothbay Harbor/Edgecomb communities, usually the first rule of thumb is to pick up a copy of the Boothbay Register. Then a quick turn of…

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As we mark the second anniversary of the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, it is important to understand the serious dangers this ruling has posed to women of…

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I want to express my sincerest thanks to the good people of the greater Boothbay Harbor area for all your support over the past few years. It is with sadness that I must say…

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It takes a community to raise a family, and Teresa and I have been blessed to be part of such a wonderful one. As we embark on a new chapter in our lives, we are filled with…

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The Bible tells us of many practices that would be unthinkable in our modern society. Who today would advocate public stoning (Deuteronomy 17:2-7)? Or invoke the passage in…

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Replying to the letter, An inconvenient truth (May 23, 2024).

Temperature records are only one indication of global warming. Global surface temperature has been rising…

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It seems the same group of people that petitioned for a recall on the last school bond referendum want to now sue the district because their rights…

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One of our right-wing friends has expressed outrage and deep concern about communities across America choosing to celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride in the month of June.

He…

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On Memorial Day this year, my wife Rachel, our daughter Eliza, and her almost 1-year-old son Henry made our way between the Methodist Church and the War Memorial to watch the…

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Thank you for all of the ways that the Register builds community. From graduation to Memorial Day, pie sales to new movies, school votes to local political meetings, it is a…

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Members of the Lincoln County Republican Committee, and your readers were recently treated  to a fire hose of misinformation about Maine public schools via…

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Our country was founded on the principle that all are created equal.  When that principle is at risk and some within our community face discrimination, it is appropriate for…

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A major thank you to the Southport Selectmen for flying the Pride flag. Thank you for embracing our diverse community and honoring humanity.

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Once upon a time Atlantic puffins nested in their thousands on Maine’s islands. They were hunted to extinction. It has taken 50 years of dedicated…

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Does anyone else find it insulting that the entire month of June has been established (by who knows who?) as a month long celebration of the personal lifestyle chosen by those…

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A sparkling day of sun-filled skies and 75 degrees was the setting for the third annual Be The One American Legion Auxiliary Veteran Suicide Awareness Walk.

Fifty…

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Hunting dogs are often abandoned or killed by their owners because they could be gun-shy, often get sidetracked, or might not retrieve game. Instead of repurposing the dog for…

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Let’s take Senator Susan Collins’ word for it, that Donald Trump was indicted by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg on 34 counts of falsification of…

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On behalf of the Alumni Association, we would like to thank everyone who attended the Alumni Cookout on June 2 at Barrett's Park. Thank you to those that made donations to the…

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To me the blooming of lupine always symbolized the transition of yet another school year about to end and the heartwarming celebration of Grandparent…

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I would just like to take a moment to properly thank both the Education Boothbay organization and the Boothbay Region High School (BRHS) graduating class…

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As a member of the Boothbay Region Democrats, I want to let our community know that we will again march in this year's Windjammer Days Parade on June 26. Our vibrant community…

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Local gardeners/library patrons and volunteers held their first Native Plant Sale on the library lawn Saturday, June 1. 

The proceeds of $1,380 will go to support the…

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It is increasingly hard to believe that the appalling scale of civilian death in Gaza, and the wholesale destruction of homes, hospitals, and infrastructure, are anything…

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I write to thank everyone in the Boothbay region who engaged in dialogue about my request to recognize June as LGBTQ+ Pride month. Whether they supported my request or not,…

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I am writing regarding Joe Gelarden’s…

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On behalf of the youth basketball programs here in the Boothbay region, I believe I can speak for both the Wildcat and Seahawk fans in extending a sincere thank you to First…

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The Boothbay Region High School boys tennis team would like to thank Wiscasset police officer Nathan Willhoite. 

Officer Willhoite assisted us one recent evening when…

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There are always those who think they…

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This Memorial Day marks the passing of the last living veteran on the East Boothbay War Memorial, Paul B. Adams. We salute you Paul for your service as we honor all of our…

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The state of Maine is such a beautiful place to live. With a lower population there are more opportunities to explore all the coast, mountains, and the…

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I want to thank Tim and Linda Wilcox of (Tim's Tree Service, Boothbay), Andy Benedict, and Nancy Van Dyke for their help in putting up the Town of Edgecomb Veterans Banners on…

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On Memorial Day and every day, let us not forget but reflect on, with respect, the men and women who gave their ultimate sacrifice in all wars. I would like to recognize the…

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I love animals, especially my cats. But unfortunately, pets such as cats and dogs aren't invincible. This year, my cat -Galaxy- was exploring outside in Boothbay,…

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Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021 at 5 p.m. – that was the date when a joint meeting of the C.S.D. Board of Trustees and the C.S.D. Board of Education voted to accept…

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I first met Andrew last summer when I heard he was interested in running for 1st District Congress. We were impressed with him. It was great to meet someone young, smart,…

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While I was pleased to read of Paul Coulombe's continued generosity to the people of the region, I must admit to being somewhat taken aback by Rep. Holly Stover's comments in …

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At the opening of the Boothbay Harbor town meeting, the town manager reminded us this is “the purest form of democracy,” as such it requires participation, education and…