Boothbay Region Water District (BRWD) trustees discussed a proposed double-digit rate increase during a public hearing Oct. 23 at the Boothbay Town Hall. Overall, the 17.69% increase would result in $638,527 more revenue across the district and be.
While most who visit the Boothbay Region come for shopping, dining, and boating along the ocean, there are other water bodies here on the Boothbay peninsula that offer the peace and tranquility many seek when choosing Maine for their vacation. One.
Checking in with John Butke
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From last summer: “Pemaquid Morning” a 16” x 20” acrylic by John Butke. Courtesy of the artist
John Butke’s “Bait Man in Winter,” one of the many 12” x 12” paintings created for BRAF’s Art in the Square 2020. Courtesy of the artist
“Katahdin” - 20” x 26” in watercolor, John Butke. Courtesy of the artist
“Autumn Dance,” a 30” x 30” oil by John Butke. Courtesy of the artist
The charming “Knickerbocker Pond” – 20” x 30” acrylic by John Butke. Courtesy of the artist
From his abstract works: “Europa” a 60” x 60” in oil. Courtesy of the artist
When I gave Sawyer’s Island-based artist John Butke a call this week, he and his wife Jill, an accomplished weaver, were enjoying a bit of down time. Yet, even while enjoying a respite, there is much thought going on about new projects in this new year.