Those of us who love birds and nature, and who recognize that the oxygen we breathe, the food we eat, and the clean water we need, are only possible because of nature, are always more than a…

 In his later years, the poet Walt Whitman wrote an essay entitled "Democratic Vistas", in which he posed a crucial question: Is there a great moral and religious civilization — the only…

In our current Trumpian moment, anyone who criticizes the Dear Leader or his subservient toadies is targeted for bullying. Defiant ones are discredited as evil communists or socialist left-wing…

The PenBay Pilot reporting on the June 14 parade in Washington, D.C., is among the most dishonest and biased depiction of the reasons for the event that I've seen anywhere.

On June 10 you…

To the Voters of Camden:

Last week’s vote to approve the removal of Montgomery Dam by a decisive vote of 1391 to 995 was the result of a five-year long public discussion between the…

We are responding to the letter to the editor published on June 15 from Robert Williams of Camden.  We…

The excitement was palpable at South School on Wednesday, June 4 as students gathered for the second annual Future Fair, an inspiring career exploration event that…

I  tried contacting  the Knox  Democratic Party. You would think it would be easy but not for me. I sent multiple emails to their  headquarters in Rockland…

It’s a simple call that’s hard to ignore—a single, loud “wheeep,” or sometimes a burry “reeep.” The sound itself seems confident, brash, maybe a little raucous.

Which is why, when you…

 I can't be the only one who sometimes has to do a little last minute cramming before a vote. As Camden residents prepare to vote on the removal of the Montgomery Dam, it's clear that…

Just a few weeks after launching its brand-new Pediatrics Program, the Knox Clinic is already receiving glowing feedback from patients and families.

Parents have been especially touched by…

I am interested to have information on the actual Montgomery Dam removal work.

How would it affect Main Street businesses, especially those on pilings?

What would be the impact level…

When it comes to the June 10 vote on whether or not to save the Montgomery Dam and Falls, there are still a lot of unknowns.  For example:

What happens if … the dam is…

As business owners, we have 211 years of collective experience and service to the Camden community. It's been an honor to watch generations of families grow up and visit our unique town. Just like…

Hello Fellow Taxpayers,

With the up coming votes on the Hope 2025-2026 budget, I wanted to share with you some information you may find handing in making your decision at the polls/floor of…

Communities like Rockland welcome all sorts of people; year-round and seasonal, new and native, retirees, young families and folks working hard to make a life here. This variety in our…

She’s a genre blender. Innovator. Three-time Grammy winner. Gotta be Alison Brown. If you missed Alison and the Band last June, I advise you not to make that mistake again: They are returning to…

Choices: 

YES on Camden Article 7, remove the dam(s): restores life + believe Science + revives ecosystem services$$* +…

Those supporting removal of Camden's much-loved Olmsted-designed dam and waterfall maintain that alewives routinely made it up the Megunticook River to spawn in the centuries before Anglo settlers…

Rockport’s municipal budget, as proposed by the Rockport Select Board, is about $12,600,000.  Our 2023 municipal budget was about $7,700,000. This new proposal is about a stunning 63%…

ROCKLAND — I was part of a three-year in-depth analysis of the potential for Camden Street, in Rockland. Experts were hired with multiple grants secured by Jane Lafleur.

Concept drawings…

This week, Rockport residents received the newest edition of the town’s Rockport Resource newsletter, which always provides a helpful indication of what the Rockport Select Board wants the town’s…

Each year, on June 14th, we pause to observe Flag Day, commemorating the day in 1777 when the Continental Congress officially adopted the Stars and Stripes as the flag of the United States. More…

Chrisso Rheault endorsement

As leaders of Megunticook Riverkeepers, it is crystal clear to us that Chrisso Rheault will make thoughtful contributions to the range of important issues…

Current Maine law allows the state to delay payments to our struggling hospitals for MaineCare (Medicaid) for up to 12 months. A new bill, LD 331, would require 75% of the bills be paid…

Two candidates are vying for an open seat on the Camden Select Board. I've looked at both, based on their public statements. Both are good-hearted and mean well for our town but it’s easy to…

In consideration of recent discussion surrounding the Montgomery Dam in Camden and public interpretation of various letters and statements, the Penobscot Nation Dept. of Natural…

On June 10th voters will determine the fate of Montgomery Dam. As we all know, Article 7 has been very contentious; there are so many conflicting sources of information and advocacy, and so many…

As a retired teacher, my goal in the classroom was to make the history of humanity accessible and meaningful. It was a 45-year process of continually asking questions, both of myself and to stress…

Another Dam thing to consider

Enough has been said on either side of this contentious Dam issue and at last most of the…

On June 10, Rockport voters have an opportunity to shape our town’s legacy by voting yes on Article 4.

This article would authorize the Town Manager to apply for a Land and Water…

We don’t often get an opportunity in our lifetimes to make truly restorative change that can benefit future generations. So, when one presents itself, we should embrace it.

That’s why so…

In 2021, a Rockport Town Meeting warrant article asking Rockport voters if they favored crafting a municipal ordinance regulating short-term (STRs) was resoundingly defeated with 407 opposed…

“Rockland has been a wonderful place to live and work for centuries. As a regional center, we’re fortunate to have a diversified economy with good jobs in healthcare, public service, hospitality,…

What Does the Proposed New Rockport Comprehensive Plan Say?

Well, first of all, it says A LOT.  Most probably more than busy residents have time to read — all 249-plus pages of it!…

The Waldo County YMCA (WCY) Bluefish swim team hosted a successful and spirited Dan Horton Invitational Swim Meet on May 17th, bringing together 67 enthusiastic…

What a refreshing letter from Karen Grove on the necessity of civility in a small town, regardless of the topic du jour. Of course, the backdrop to her letter is the dam controversy.…

About two years ago, at an event downtown, I was approached by a couple who expressed that their greatest concern was that the removal of the Montgomery Dam would be very expensive.  I…

Let's clear up a common misunderstanding about  Montgomery Dam. Many people believe the sluice gate needs to be opened for "flood control" and that doing so puts a burden on town employees.…

We are edging ever-closer to June 10, which means this chapter of the Montgomery Dam saga will be coming to an end.  For that, I imagine there is much gratitude–it has become a volatile…

Julie Swindler is deeply committed to the RSU 40 community.  A Warren resident for 23 years, Julie has raised her family here, helped found the Parent, Teachers & Friends group at Warren…

Those folks who paid attention to the Nordic Farms fiasco in Belfast over the course of the last few years, should be shaking in their boots with trepidation.  Without going into detail…

Hello! I wanted to remind everyone in Union, Waldoboro, and Warren to VOTE Tuesday, June 10, in your town’s School Board election. (And if you don't live in these towns please…

I was born and raised in Camden on the banks of the Megunticook River although my parents came from away. Not very far away —one was from Machias and the other from Thomaston. Nonetheless, if…

I am a strong advocate of voting “yes” in Camden’s June 10 election to remove the Montogomery Dam. I have been following this issue for over five years, and here’s why I’m voting “yes”.

I…

With political signage (both for and against) going up all over town, Warrant Article 7 appears to be the hot topic for the residents of Camden this year.…

I am writing to express my opposition to the Safeguard America Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act (H.R. 22).

This bill proposes what documents would be required as acceptable proof of U.S.…

The objective here is to distinguish truth and verifiable fact from disinformation and misleading rhetoric. We will leave the conversation of how lies, if repeated often enough, become fact, for…

That’s what will happen if Camden Warrant Article 7 on the Montgomery Dam is defeated. This isn’t a wild guess or loose political talk. The current dam is falling apart and leaking into…