We know that the number and diversity of insects is decreasing.  And we know we’re to blame – at least in part. …

There’s a big roadside cleanup coming up and lots of folks are pretty excited about it. Keeping our communities looking good, etc.  Me, not so much.…

“Maine’s natural resources are a cornerstone of our heritage and our economy. Preserving them is vital to our public health and, in a sense, to the survival of our communities. Protecting these…

As of May 1, 2019, plastic single use carry-out bags will no longer be permitted at stores and restaurants in Camden. Stores selling staple foods in Camden can offer paper, biodegradable, or…

Last fall, the Maine State Ferry Service (MSFS) proposed a reduced winter schedule to Vinalhaven. The proposal met with a lot of opposition, including an…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today – one week before Tax Day – U.S. Senator Angus King, I-Maine, sent a letter to top officials at the Internal Revenue Service challenging the IRS to refocus…

Last summer, I was asked by the Pilot how I felt about the proposed “New England Clean Energy Connect” transmission line and I responded that I did not think it was a good deal for Maine. I…

The February 15 Buzz article “Young Ideas in the Age of Old Men: In Defense of Tiny Houses” by Liam Paul Sigaud was notable for its admirable youthful enthusiasm and misleading information.

You love your elderly father and abruptly, he’s had a stroke. He can’t get around the house on his own any more. Someone must help him to the bathroom, shower him, help him put his clothes on.…

AUGUSTA – As the State Representatives of Knox County, Maine, we recognize the historical and present day impact of sexual violence and harassment on our community and students. While all people…

Next month, new representatives and a new governor will take control in Augusta.  Many Mainers have remarked that Maine experienced a particularly large…

Paul Tough’s book, Helping Children Succeed: What Works and Why (2016), was given…

Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) would like to congratulate all individuals who were honored Thursday, Nov 1 at the Knox-Lincoln SWCD 71st Annual Awards Banquet at Camp…

I am not a Belfast resident, but Belfast is “my town.” I shop there, go out to eat and attend events, meet friends and colleagues, go to the gym.

You get the picture. I am not alone.…

There have been many questions raised during the past year regarding the proposed sale of Belfast Water District property and water to Nordic Aquafarms. The Board of Trustees and myself as…

I ended a recent day of campaigning speaking with one of my former high school teachers. Her class in US Government made a lasting impression on me, even as a teenager. She taught her students how…

We live in a time of political turmoil, and may be feeling uncomfortable, anxious and stressed. We are uncertain of the future and uncertainty is an unpleasant state of being. It is hard to know…

 As a young man growing up in the great State of Maine, I can say one thing about the people who live here. We know exactly what is best for the people of Maine, because we are individual in our…

As a public school student of the fifties and sixties, with a keen interest in history, I remember feeling a deep admiration for the Enlightenment, and the creation of the American republic, that…

A Yes vote for the MET project seems like an easy decision, it fills an immediate need, it makes financial sense, and it saves a piece of the history and fabric of our community.

…

Dear Editor,

I am voting for Paula Sutton to represent me in District 95.

I think her extensive knowledge of our coastal fisheries economy; her business experience and her mid-state…

At the polls this November, Rockport residents are being asked to commit to funding a new library building. A “yes” vote would endorse the currently proposed two-story design.

I am a strong…

When Dustin Hoffman’s character in The Graduate was told the future was plastics there was no way for him to know the ominous role that plastic would play in our lives 60 years later.…

I am a psychotherapist with almost 50 years of experience. To be a good therapist, one should first address one’s own woundedness. In other words, a good therapist knows how to help you heal…

To the Editor:

I urge voters in Senate District 12 to return Dave Miramant to the Maine Senate where he can continue building on the successes of his previous terms. He worked to expand…

I am a Belfast City Council member and I voted to change the Belfast Water District land’s zoning to include aquaculture and allow the Nordic Aquaculture (NA) fish farm to submit an application.…

What Do New Zealand, Chile, Ireland, Dominica, and Camden Have In Common?

They have all examined the matter of single-use plastic bags in their environment. All the…

The Maine People's Alliance released its annual legislative scorecard,…

Today, Maine Conservation Voters released the following statement in response to President Trump’s decision to roll back America’s money-saving clean car standards. 

Beth Ahearn, Political…

On behalf of Trekkers, my sincere gratitude is extended to everyone who made Trekkers' "Journey into Art" Silent Art Auction on July 25th such a successful event. Over 70 people joined us on a…

Last month, on June 4th, Trekkers celebrated with this year's 22 graduating seniors. Team Patagonia and Team North Face came together at Watts Hall in Thomaston for their Trekkers graduation…

I am writing in support of Erin Herbig, who is running for the Maine State Senate in November. I have listened to Erin talk about her beliefs and her passion for the people of Waldo County. Erin…

Scott Pruitt, head of the Environmental Protection Agency, is gone. Paying him homage recently was Oklahoma's Sen. James Inhofe, who said Pruitt has been "single minded at restoring the EPA to its…

I was at the Camden Select Board meeting on June 6 and have been closely following the middle school cost issue.  While I understand that you have all given countless hours to this…

“All politics are local.”  The words of past House Speaker Tip O’Neill took on new meaning for me recently when I visited a class of fourth graders studying Dr. Seuss. As a guest reader, I shared…

Following a two-hour emergency meeting of the Rockport Select Board June 5, and a long conversation with School Administrative District 28 board members Carole Gartley and Pete Orne, as well…

The following letter has been submitted to the public by four members of the Camden Select Board, Robert Falciani, Alison McKellar, John French and Jenna Lookner. The letter was authored…

Hello folks. I wanted to share my thoughts and some details about the ferry service rate change. As most of you know, the changes to the ferry prices that went into effect on Monday, May 21…

The following has been submitted by School Administrative District 28 Superintendent Maria Libby as an explanation of how the School Board intends to resolve project cost overruns of…

Mainers have a unique chance, in the coming gubernatorial primaries, to vote in a way that is both practical and idealistic. Ranked Choice Voting allows citizens to give their greatest support to…

A lot has been in the news lately about the Islesboro Ferry rate increase and I wanted to take the time to explain this issue from an Islesboro resident perspective.  There are three main…

THE SOUTHERN CROSS: For Captain Richard Spear

You were introduced to the sea

by one of…

I’m interrupting the fire department stories to recall my interaction with some very genuine people.

When I was in the transportation department at MBNA, we drove some…

To begin, I want to be clear that although I am a member of the Camden Select Board and the Midcoast Solid Waste Board, I am speaking only for myself. What follows is my personal opinion only and…

It is time for our community to get organized and to take local action on the war against drug addiction. By all measurements, this terrible problem continues to worsen and is affecting thousands…