Bill Pluecker is running for reelection as our State Representative.  What’s in a name?  It is not always true to Shakespeare.  Not all roses do smell the same nor do all state…

I typically avoid politics, and have never considered being involved in a political campaign before. But, a friend recently encouraged me to do my part and research candidates for this…

We are in the midst of a fight for the future of the country. There is no question that the current environment is causing everyone deep anxiety and worry that we…

We all have a chance to have a say in the Rockport Comprehensive Plan.  The 2004 version is undergoing an update as I write this.  There is one more meeting to take place on September 27 at 6 P.M…

We appreciate that Tony Grassi has made a personal investment in having sketches drawn up by a landscape professional. While we applaud his respect for the integrity of the Olmsted design of…

In this unstable and challenging time, I want to be represented by someone in Augusta who has integrity, compassion, knows the issues important to people in District 12, listens to opinions other…

Adam Lachman brings broad understanding of how governments and businesses get things done. He knows what to do to when he sees opportunities for economic and quality of life improvements.

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Maine Conservation Voters 2022 Environmental Scorecard for members of the Maine Legislature arrived in my mailbox last week. I was pleased (but not surprised) to find my representative, Bill…

Nate Davis reads proposals, studies, ordinances, and reports carefully and thoroughly. He asks good questions about consequences of decisions the Rockland City Council is charged with making.…

I have known Pinny for many years as an active and thoughtful advocate for the people of Knox County.  She is a servant leader, one who has worked for…

I know Pinny Beebe Center as a friend. What I know about her is the depth of her passion for her work on behalf of our community. I have seen the personal and…

I believe it was in April of 2018 that Waldo County Deputy Sheriff Jason Trundy first contacted me, as director of a regional substance use treatment center, to help him in his quest to better…

Jan Dodge continues to serve as an effective and engaged legislator wonderfully representing the people of Waldo County. 

Recently, I was with Representative Dodge when she was visiting…

Back in 2014, I made a documentary about Waldo County Government and toured the Sheriff's Office and Reentry Center. I was struck by how well managed both facilities were. As a member of the…

When “Jack Bauer” is ready to come out from behind his subterfuge, that’s when I might begin to pay attention to what he has to say. But not until then.

Nancy Harmon Jenkins lives in…

No one who cares for the health and welfare of Maine or the United States would vote any Republican into office, any office. This is a time for all good people to stand up for Democracy.  

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Crystal Robinson has the vision and non-partisan work ethic needed to correct the course Maine is currently on. She believes Maine can thrive while preserving its natural beauty and rich resources…

Voters in coastal Knox County are fortunate that Anne “Pinny” Beebe-Center, a highly experienced public servant, will be on the ballot in November to represent us in Maine Senate District 12. I…

I lived in Knox County for 50 years and I am grateful that Pinny Beebe-Center is a strong and capable candidate for State Senator. 

Representative…

Maine’s Department of Marine Resources Patrick Keliher issued the following summary of the state’s lobster industry, and the various factors bearing down on it this year.

After six years of serving on the Camden Select Board it’s refreshing to be outside of the select board “bubble.” Watching the meetings (and I watch all of them) from afar reminds me of goals that…

I’m writing this in support of our former and next Governor, Paul LePage.  

Janet Mills supported and signed  a bill, LD 1888, that allows convicted child molesters to take custody of…

My wife and I will be voting to elect Stephen J. Hemenway for State House District 39 during the upcoming November 8 elections. Stephen is a retired Deputy Sheriff of 32 years. He currently…

I am fully in support of Pinny Beebe-Center’s seeking the Senate seat for our district.   I’ve known Pinny since the 1980s when, as teacher of early and…

I believe it was in April of 2018 that Waldo County Deputy Sheriff Jason Trundy first contacted me, as director of a regional substance use treatment center, to help him in his quest to better…

This coming fall I urge the citizens of Waldo County to vote for Jason Trundy, candidate for the office of Sheriff. He is an individual who represents local knowledge and experience, compassion…

My name is Robert Keating. I served with the City of Belfast Police Department for 32 years, retiring as Chief of Police. I then served as Chief Deputy at the Waldo County Sheriff's Office for 10…

Voters in Maine House District 39 (formally 97) have been ably and honorably served by Representative Jan Dodge for the past four years (two terms).  This year, Jan is seeking, and indeed deserves…

I hope the people of Knox County recognize how fortunate we are that Pinny Beebe-Center, with her vast experience in dealing with the community’s serious needs, has decided to run for the Maine…

One hundred twenty six years ago, on Monday, September 6, 1896, 5,000 people gathered at Oakland Park in Rockport for a Labor Day celebration sponsored by the Knights of Labor and other Midcoast…

A heartfelt thank you to everyone in Rockport who participated in Tuesday’s election.  So many of you worked hard in the months and weeks leading up to…

It has been very disappointing to note the negative attacks against Doc Wallace who is a candidates for Rockport’s Select Board. Whatever his personal politics should not be a consideration in the…

In the special election in Rockport, this Tuesday, Ralph “Doc” Wallace is running to fill out the remaining two years of a vacated three-year term as Select Board member.

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I would like to lend my support for Doc Wallace. Doc Wallace’s integrity is beyond any doubt. Doc’s entire career shows that he would be an asset to Rockport as a Select Board member.

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As a former Camden resident and long time friend of both Doc and Haunani Wallace, I wish to voice admiration and support of Doc.

I have known Doc to be 100% dedicated to the Rockport…

It is rare when you see a thoroughly qualified candidate like Doc Wallace so unfairly assailed by a self righteous gang, all of whom did not even bother to take him on regarding a single local…

I have refrained from responding to the defamatory attacks on my husband, Doc, but finally, I feel it necessary to speak out.  First of all, I respect…

 I’m writing to voice my support for Jason Trundy as the next Sheriff of Waldo County. I have served as the Waldo County Commissioner for District 2,…

I am writing this in support of Jason Trundy in his bid to become the Sheriff of Waldo County.  I have a long history of working with Jason beginning back in 1995, when I became the Victim/Witness…

My disabled, 38-year-old son Graham Lacher’s June 6 disappearance in Bangor…

It was a year ago today that 13 American military service members made the ultimate sacrifice when they were killed by a suicide bomber terrorist at Abbey Gate, Kabul Airport, Afghanistan.  

Though Ralph Wallace presents himself as an independent thinker, he is not. He supported Trump, Kavanaugh and the overturning of Roe.

Rockport doesn’t need his dated opinions or…