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The gruesome news from war in the Middle East has sparked a protest that reminds me of the antiwar movement during the tragic and unjust U.S. war on Vietnam. First, the…

 Since 2022, Waldo County District 37 (Winterport, Part of Frankfort, Prospect, Stockton Springs, Searsport), District 38 (Unity, Thorndike, Knox, Jackson, Monroe, Brooks, Waldo, and Swanville),…

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On behalf of Adas Yoshuron Synagogue’s interfaith outreach, I’d like to thank local businesses who made in-kind donations to the 32nd annual Easter Day Community Dinner at St. Peter’s…

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Like many parks throughout the country, Camden Hills State Park has long lacked the resources to keep infrastructure maintenance apace with use and natural degradation, which have accelerated due…

I’ll be among the voters in Belfast, Belmont, and Northport proudly casting my ballot this year to send Rep. Jan Dodge back to the Maine House of Representatives, while shedding a tear that she…

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On April 2, the Belfast City Council met with the Northport Select Board to discuss the Belfast City Council's plan to revisit the Belfast-Northport town boundary.

In the meeting, Belfast…

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Since the start of Rockport’s sewer system in the early 1990s, over half of its wastewater has gone to Camden for treatment (the rest goes to Rockland). …

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outh School extends its heartfelt gratitude to the Penobscot Bay YMCA and the community for their overwhelming support of the recent donation drive benefiting the Comfort Closet. Thanks to the…

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Acts of courage:
 
1) “Yes” from…
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South School is thrilled to announce the successful completion of the Destination Mars Virtual Mission, an exhilarating educational experience that brought the wonders of space exploration…

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Knox Clinic Calls for volunteers to support healthcare and holistic wellness initiatives

The Knox Clinic is issuing a call to action for dedicated volunteers to support its medical program…

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A recent article on the Bangor Daily News online news portal, "Rockland OKs taking over shuttered Knox County dispatch center", is inaccurate and incomplete. 
 
Some of the…
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RSU #13 Hosted District-Wide Literacy Night Featuring Author Chris Van Dusen

Rockland, ME – RSU #13 proudly announces the success of its first-ever district-wide Literacy Night, held…

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What are your thoughts on Camden’s sidewalks and pathways? What planning and investments do you think Camden should undertake? Where do you think the town’s priorities…

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In a January 30, 2024 email to me, Belfast City Manager Erin Herbig said the City of Belfast has, since September 2021, spent at least $121,058 on legal bills related to Nordic Aquafarms. And that…

As a retired physician, I’m concerned about Mainers’ access to affordable health care. That’s why I support LD 1955, which will address Maine’s medical debt crisis.

Please join me in voting for Wes Norton for Searsport Select Board on March 5, 2024.

I had the privilege of supporting Wes' campaign, driving him door-to-door to talk with residents –– a…

Maine holds its first open Presidential primary on March 5, 2024. Independent voters may vote without having to enroll in a political…

On Feb. 20th, 2024, during the Camden…

The good news: Gov. Mills has included urgently needed one-time funding in a supplemental budget to address recent devastating federal funding cuts essential to securing the safety and…

Although spring is around the bend, the Camden Public Library would like to take a moment to recognize the success of this year’s Winterfest celebration.

On February 4, the Belfast Democratic Party caucus approved a resolution calling for an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza.

The vote came six days after an Associated Press poll that…

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This is the preamble to the Zoning restriction changes regarding ALL rentals in Rockport presented by the…

Camden Street, in Rockland, is a three-lane highway with three inconsistent and poorly marked lanes. The middle…

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On January 25, at 5:30 p.m. in the Rockport Library, the Rockport Planning Board will present their proposals for changes to our Rockport…

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I am writing as a member of the Martin Luther King, Jr., Day Planning Committee to thank the many people who participated in honoring Dr. King and his legacy in the fight for racial justice. First…

It is unfortunate that the film Smoke Sauna Sisterhood was recently shown at the Waldo Theater. Why would an Estonian sauna film…

As reported earlier in Pen Bay Pilot, the Maine Supreme Judicial Court ruled last February that Nordic Aquafarms doesn't own the mudflats it needs to lay saltwater intake and effluent discharge…

On January 16, 2024 the voters of Hope will have the opportunity to show their support for regulating and controlling industrial mining in our residential community of Hope Maine.…

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Sue and I would like to thank the Gabrieles for 40 years of reuben sandwiches, onion rings, custom omelettes and more. We didn’t eat at…

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Pope Memorial Humane Society (PMHS) extends its deepest gratitude to the community for the tremendous success of the 6th Annual PMHS Pet Angel Tree. The outpouring of your support, the absolute…

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The Camden Rockport Elementary School would like to acknowledge and thank a group of dedicated individuals and organizations who have worked hard to sponsor families in need through the…

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I was arrested at Jared Golden’s office back in November. I was there to protest his support for Israel’s relentless bombardment of Gaza.

I’m just one of many Jews worldwide who are…

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We are so fortunate to have many special holiday events this time of year. It's also great to see friends and spend time with family. Yet, many other families will be grieving the tragic loss of a…

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The annual Holiday Love Lights Tree lighting ceremony was held at the First Church of Belfast on December 3, 2023.  Our new pastor, Reverend Josh…

Dear People of Liberty,

My…

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CAMDEN — The Poets Corner, a virtual sanctuary for poetry enthusiasts, hosted a transformative event on December 3, entitled “Reading Rilke Today: A Conversation.” It was the third annual Rilke…

The Rockland intersection at McDonalds and the old Burger King (Maverick and Camden Streets, Route 17 and Route 1) is getting attention…

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I want to share how thankful I am for the overwhelming community support that the local WindowDressers group has received from Waldo County. 

We…

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Never underestimate the gullibility of the American people. I can think of little else to possibly explain the persistent embrace of…

On Tuesday, October 31, the co-chairs of the Five Town CSD School Board heard about why gun-related classes should be banned from our district’s school properties. (For those wondering, the Maine…

Thank you to all the voters who came out last Tuesday and elected me to serve on the Thomaston Select Board. I am deeply humbled and…

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It’s a crazy time in our world. Whatever happens on Tuesday, I am at peace. Win or not, nothing will really change for me.

I will remain an active participant in the Rockland community.…

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ATTENTION ALL QUALITY SENIOR HOUSING DEVELOPERS!  The Town of Union is intent on attracting your senior housing project expertise to the redevelopment of…

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Dear Community,
 
We at Darrowby Farm Sanctuary in Jefferson want to thank all those who attended our Open…
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Some facts regarding Question 3 on the upcoming Maine ballot
 
The proposed decision makers of PTP will be elected officials. Once again NO DIRECT EXPERIENCE IN RUNNING AN ELECTRICAL…

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On October 19 the Maine Board of Environment Protection held a hearing on whether to revoke the permits it had issued for Nordic Aquafarms to build a $500 million industrial fish farm in Belfast.…

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If we really care about our children, shouldn’t we be worried about burdening them with more debt and higher taxes? 

RSU 40 has proposed an $81…

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Before  I write this letter I want to point out that I am a member of the TCC working group and a member of the…