During the most recent legislative session, my colleagues and I worked diligently to replace funds cut from federal spending to support the Victims of Crimes Act. While this was originally…

As a marine harvester in the Midcoast and Downeast, part time sternman and advocate for keeping our waters clean and open to everyone, I urge you to look at what is happening along the Maine coast…

Most of this summer, we have been treated to the glorious artistry of blossoming gardens, bright days by the ocean, and bold sunsets. We have been lucky in Maine to have cooler temperatures than…

Fluorescent lights have been a staple in buildings for decades. Passing high voltage across a noble gas, this bridge generates a bright arc useful for indoor lighting. However, as does…

It was usually around 1 a.m. that the bell would ring, telling me that my elderly mom was headed for the bathroom. And because it wasn’t safe for her to go alone, that meant I was on my way there…

When designing a school of any kind, student comfortability is a key component. A major factor in making a classroom comfortable is to optimize the room's temperature. In this aspect,…

Do the Boothbay Region Elementary and High Schools need a district curriculum coordinator? I am a student at Boothbay Region High School and have been at Boothbay since kindergarten.…

The student parking lot at Boothbay Region High School is the first place students go every morning before school, for most students that is. About 37% of the surveyed student body is…

Athletics have been a major part of my life since I was 5 and joined Boothbay Harbor’s local tee-ball league, but a stark reality hasn’t occurred to me until just recently: the soaring…

If a student does three sports a school year, should they be required to take Personal Fitness? I am a current three-sport athlete and member of the junior class at BRHS. Being on three…

Privacy International states that privacy “gives us the freedom of autonomy, and to live in dignity,” a principle of human decency unfamiliar to the students at BRHS every day. Using the…

During my time at Boothbay Region High School (BRHS), I have received an inadequate sexual education. Many of my classmates and peers share this belief. The Maine state law requires the…

Do you wake up tired and unable to function, struggling to face anything before your morning coffee and fully wake up? The students at the Boothbay Region High School feel the same way.…

Electric bills will be increasing again on July 1. Just when ratepayers thought they could breathe a sigh of relief based on last winter’s decrease in the Standard Offer (SO) price, here we go…

In my earliest days at Boothbay Region High School as a ninth grader in 2022, my classmates and I were told we had to raise roughly $14,000, which is the same amount in 2024. Only now at…

Hello everyone, my name is Jordan Chamness and I am beyond grateful to be up here speaking to you all today as the Class of 2024 valedictorian.

I am grateful for all of the people who have…

Hello, my name is Sarah Kreft, and I would like to thank, all of the teachers, family members, classmates, and friends for joining us today. I am the Summa Cum Laude of the class of 2024. Summa…

Good Afternoon, My name is Colby Allen and I am the BRHS Student Body President ... For approximately 45 more minutes.

I am honored to stand here before you representing the incredible…

Good Afternoon and welcome, family, friends, faculty, and graduates, to the Boothbay Region High School Class of 2024 graduation ceremony. My name is Margret Sledge, most of you know me as Meg,…

Any devoted pet owner will tell you pets are a part of the family. And as such, how pets are treated in a home can give us insight into how the other family members are treated as well.  

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Nothing's easy when it comes to producing affordable housing in Maine.  It’s encouraging to see the Maine legislature and government at work – creating programs, regulation and tax policy - to…

Marijuana is legal for adults in Maine and is taxed and regulated similarly to alcohol. 4/20 celebrations are occurring throughout the state. Dispensaries, retailers, influencers, and aficionados…

Have you been feeling down lately? January can be tough here in Midcoast Maine. Beyond the usual cold and snow, we have been through two unusual rainstorms. High winds, high tides, and a new moon…

The impacts of domestic violence can be felt in many ways – physically, mentally, emotionally, and even legally. As survivors work to build a life that is safe and sustainable, legal advocacy…

We all know the saying: ‘an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.’ Well, I’ve heard of too many older Maine people who have suffered from a household fall and then faced months of costly…

When asked to join the Boothbay Region Clean Drinking Water Initiative, we did not hesitate. The work of the Initiative aligns with and is connected to our mission, both from an education and from…

I am a rising senior at Boothbay Region High School. Over the past year I have noticed more issues with student parking in the lower lot by Townsend Avenue, a lot owned by the town of Boothbay…

As a soon to be senior at Boothbay Region High School, a big topic in our community over the last two years has been the new school plan to build a new one or repair the existing one. There are…

Hello Teachers, Peers, Family, and Friends: welcome to the Boothbay Region High School Class of 2023 Graduation.  

Exactly 121 days ago, I downloaded an app on my phone…

Dear students and faculty, friends and family, I thank you for being here today. 

Diamonds are made under pressure, that's a saying I like to tell myself as I do my…

Standing here today reminds me of our class’s first real visit to the high school on our step-up day. We sat in the gym and listened to Mr. Crocker explain to us the benefits and privileges of…

I am sorry Paul Adams.

On the front page (and later on in the June 1, 2023 issue), I called you Paul Dodge in the cutlines under the photos you are in for some unknown reason. I have…

This title doesn't mean what you think it might mean. I'm not telling you to go out and be great, chase fame or capture your peak moments and carefully curate them on Facebook. This is an…

What part of that three-word heading is not comprehensible?

We were given a gift, unconditionally, to accomplish three tasks.

First - to do an Existing Buildings Report for the…

Central to New Hope Midcoast’s work with survivors of domestic abuse, dating violence, and stalking is a lens of empowerment. The Oxford English Dictionary defines empowerment as the process of…

You’ve heard it before – but it bears repeating, particularly during Crash Responder Safety Week Nov. 14-18, when the Maine Department of Public Safety again reminds all Drivers to Slow Down and…

Conversations around recent court decisions regarding Roe v. Wade often focus on political agendas. But the effects of these decisions also have enormous economic and social justice impact. For…

The term “domestic” often refers to something that occurs within specified borders like a home or a country. In the case of domestic abuse, however, the repercussions reach far beyond the walls of…

As the end of my term as your state senator approaches, I’ve spent some time reflecting on the past couple of years and all that we have been through together. When I was sworn into office in…

A “commentary” recently posted by Boothbay Harbor Waterfront Preservation Board of Directors…

As I have promised before, I want to make sure you are as informed as possible as the situation around right whales evolves. There have been several developments in the last week, many of which…

The Boothbay Harbor Waterfront Preservation Board of Directors wishes to share with the community the unprecedented ordeal endured in securing approvals necessary to complete construction of the…

Over the course of the 2021-2022 school year, we have had to eat lunch in our homerooms. Before COVID, we were able to eat anywhere from the lunchroom, to the library, to our favorite teachers’…

Boothbay Region High School is a school that serves its students well. A staple of the town is the high school. I believe that school should be a tool that students can utilize and take advantage…

There is no shortage of suggestions on what to do with Wiscasset’s White’s Island, which probably means nothing will happen, at least not in the foreseeable future. I could have told you this was…

Introduction

Do you enjoy cooking brook trout from your local river? Chances are, the river of your hometown has been affected by dioxin. This toxic substance can leak…

I arrive at school when it first opens at 7:30 every morning. In the morning, I use the Academy period to work on my independent work study or do some homework. Towards the end of this Academy…

At Boothbay Region High School, our teachers sent us a very clear message: college will be different. The work will be harder, the expectations will be higher, and the professors, more likely than…

As a rising senior here at BRHS, I have just gone through the process of planning prom and recently found out, along with over 50% of the surveyed students, that the estimated cost of graduation…