If she had done nothing else since moving to Maine, Bremen resident Juanita Roushdy reserved a small place in the state’s history for herself as the founder of The Friends of Hog Island.
Voluntary View It Takes a Village at the Waldoboro Food Pantry
Monday mornings are for preparation at the Waldoboro Food Pantry and Monday, Oct. 19 is no different.
Thrifty Good Food Season for Pumpkins, Mushrooms, and Apples
The supermarket aisles continue to feature berries, vegetables, and greens throughout the cold months, giving the home cook limitless possibilities for meals regardless of season. However, the home cook values the fresh produce locally in season and relishes seasonal recipes that emphasize our connection to the annual cycles of mother nature.
SHOP EARLY AND SHOP LOCAL
It is that magical time of year when the Twin Villages and surrounding area are packed in the predawn darkness as shoppers flock to their favorite establishments for great deals. That’s right, the annual Early Bird sale kicks off the giving season Saturday, Nov. 1. (Link to Early Bird Sale flyer inside)
Characters of the County: For Bill Bragg, Hard Work is a Value
For almost his entire life, William “Bill” Bragg has made his living doing the jobs that needed to be done in and around his hometown of Waldoboro.
A NOTE FROM THE PUBLISHER: THE STATE OF LOCAL NEWS
For about 20 years, Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism has been tracking newspapers across the country to conduct local news research. This week, the school published a story about that research, covering data of the industry for the past two decades.
Characters of the County: Leah Puckey Knows What She Wants
Leah Puckey spent a good deal of the first half of her life knowing exactly where she was supposed to be and what she was supposed to be doing. After realizing a change of plans in 2007, she has spent much of the last two decades figuring out what comes next.
Henry, A Dog’s Life in Maine
Well, here it is October.
You know who is beyond thrilled, kind of giddy? Mom, who loves Halloween. Eighteen days as of this writing till you know when. Yes, the yard is decorated with all kinds of ghouls, a werewolf, a clown (yikes, Mom is afraid of clowns), and a Nosferatu thing going on.
Round Pond
I am having such a terrible time to put into words what the gathering for Sheala Jackovich was like this past Sunday night. There simply are not enough adjectives to describe the peace and love that surrounded all that attended.
HOMEWORK
With Damariscotta Pumpkinfest in the rearview, it’s time to turn our attention to the next highly anticipated event of the fall: the referendum election on Tuesday, Nov. 4.
Characters of the County: It’s Not Just a Job for Kevin Burnham
It’s been said when people in the Boothbay region need to call the Boothbay Register for some reason, they don’t say “I am going to call the newspaper.” They say, “I’m going to call Kevin.”
Round Pond
Every so often, and if you are very lucky, you have a day that you know was so absolutely perfect that you will always remember it. My day happened last week under the most beautiful clear blue sky, light winds, and on a very special island.
COMMENDABLE EFFORT
For many in Lincoln County, at least a portion of property taxes were due before Oct. 1.
Characters of the County: Eileen Higgins Lives a Life of Love
Boothbay resident Eileen Higgins is living proof of the old adage, “Do something you love and you’ll never have to work a day in your life.”
