I'm looking forward to marking Hannah Pingree as my No. 1 choice for governor on June 8! 

I first saw Hannah as a young girl modeling wool sweaters featured in a knitting…

This Easter, members of the Adas Yoshuron Synagogue along with the support of a myriad of dedicated volunteers, had the pleasure to serve about 80 guests as they gathered together at the St. Peter…

In celebration of Volunteer Recognition Day on April 20, …

A gentleman submitted the following letter but wished to remain anonymous. Penobscot Bay Pilot rarely allows unsigned letters to be published; however, there are…

Dear Camden Select Board Members:

Unfortunately, the town was not able to discuss the paid parking petition during the April 7 Select Board meeting. However, it was suggested…

Sarah Thompson deserves a feather in her cap. Her column of April 14th about…

Camden needs a Steve Bowen.

As an activist Rockport citizen who serves on that town's budget committee, Mr. Bowen has given yeoman service to increasing the town's governmental credibility…

For over forty years, community members from Waldo County have met to slowly and carefully create a traditional quilt, a handmade item to last a lifetime.

Over the last…

Do you feel that your voice is heard regarding the basics of your life? Do you feel that the priorities being set by your town or state or federal government are important, fair, equitable, and…

The latest effort by the C-R Pathways committee is a doozy.

The Warrenton Street Project in Rockport is about to break ground. It is being done with deliberate stealth and arrogance. And…

 I woke up in the Lubbock Cracker Barrel lot to a howling wind. The morning air was brown when I took Dolly out. She made short work of her morning business and made it clear she…

There are certain things that need to be done in their time. Late summer/autumn brings wood stacking. The morning when the pile of wood — thankfully pre-split these days, not tree length as…

Recent reports have profiled prayer meetings occurring at the Pentagon. Defense Secretary Hegseth utilizes these occasions to pray for unrestrained military “violence for those…

The ink was hardly dry on the…

Once again, Camden's engaged…

Over the past two weeks, a citizen’…

Let’s start with two post scripts from my daily log.  

  P.S.  When I was a kid…

Growing up, we had a full set of World Book Encyclopedias on the bookshelf in the front hall. I was the kind of kid who, from time to time, would pull down a volume and spend a good chunk of…

Midcoast Habitat for Humanity has outgrown its home! We are excited to announce our relocation to the iconic Downeast Building at 680 Commercial Street, Rockport, Maine…

On behalf of the Rockport Select Board, we’re writing to share an important development as we head into this year’s municipal budget vote in June.

After weeks of collaborative work with the…

Summer camp experiences with Girl Scouts of Maine (GSME) unlock a world of excitement, adventure, and personal growth for young girls. From overnight…

Every day I am offended by the…

While sitting in the rain on the…

Public lands throughout the country, including Maine’s new Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument, are being threatened by the Trump Administration’s latest effort to undermine the democratic…

Section 8 of Article 1 of the U.S. Constitution grants to Congress the powers “To declare war… To raise and support Armies… To provide and maintain a Navy… “.

Since war…

On January 21s the anniversary of the 2010 Citizens United…

ORONO, Maine — Dayboat scallops from inshore waters — known for their succulent texture and optimal balance of buttery and briny flavors — are unlike any other, according to Downeast Dayboat…

ORONO — Wild blueberries, the iconic Maine crop dotting hillsides, decorating sweatshirts and adding personality to local menus, are more than a cultural symbol. Over 20 years of preclinical and…

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As a member of Midcoast Maine Green Burial and a fellow Camden resident who cherishes Camden’s natural beauty and community spirit, I’m writing to continue a conversation about our effort to…

The following is an open letter to the Regional School Unit 19 School Board, which oversees public schools in Corinna, Dixmont, Etna, Hartland, Newport, Palmyra,…

I’m supporting Graham Platner for U…

As you all should know by now, the Town Manager, and three of the five Select Board members, are attempting to defund the Camden Police Department, and contract through the Knox County Sheriff's…

Maine is the oldest state in the…

AUGUSTA — Gale Associates, Inc., a consulting engineering firm specializing in building enclosure consulting and historic preservation, is leading the multi-phase stabilization and preservation of…

Teens across Maine are learning what is love and what is not love through an impactful Finding Our Voices program workshopped by a student club at Camden Hills Regional…

The Knox Clinic begins construction on the Bok Building this month, launching a transformative renovation project that marks a pivotal moment in the organization’s history and its ongoing…

Rockport Select Board Chair Denise Munger is a great devotee of the Strongly Worded Letter. I should know, I’ve now been the target of two Strongly Worded Letters in just the past few months.…

My husband and I recently attended the Camden Conference.  This is a “winter splurge” for us and we always learn from the experience.  This year I had one significant takeaway…

After  reading Steve Mischcissin’s letter to the editor entitled “Time to take back control of Camden", I wholeheartedly agree with everything that he expressed.  

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Quality affordable childcare is front of mind for young parents, but it should be something we are all considering.  It’s not just a family issue it’s an economic issue impacting all…

The Knox County Republican Committee would like to send a huge thank you to the Midcoast School of Technology for their gracious and phenomenal service to our committee by hosting our 2026…

As a freelance journalist years ago…

Watching last Wednesday’s Five Town…