Did you know that the waterfall in Camden harbor has become a major tourist attraction? At least a few people think so. They’re upset because the Select Board is considering a recommendation to…

In his October 27 letter to the editor, Belfast City Councilor Mike Hurley attacks opponents of the proposed Nordic Aquafarms fish factory for not running for Belfast City Council. Hurley suggests…

I went to vote yesterday. As one of a small community, I, like many neighbors, enjoy this annual rite, and often get to wave and say hello to folks I haven’t seen in a while.

This year, as…

Broadway runs through the center of residential Rockland where neighbors improve their homes and gardens and children walk to and from the regional high school along with many neighbors walking…

Camden voters are not in a position to make an informed decision on the future of the Montgomery Dam. We need as a…

First of all, I want to thank everyone who supported this year’s Community Auction – bidders, buyers, donors, volunteers, and sponsors!

When we think of our annual Community Auction, cozy…

FRIENDSHIP — Every July, the lobstermen and women gather in Friendship for the annual lobster boat races, and Chip Jahnke and his fellow committee members, Heidi Thibodeau, Amber Wotton, Robin…

My name is Mark Haley, I am a resident of Rockport. I attended the public hearing at the Opera House on Tuesday, October 12, about Warrant Article 3 on the November 2021 ballot:

Shall…

I have something to say to Central Maine Power: Liar, liar, pants on fire.

CMP's scare tactics in trying get voters to support its electricity corridor are false, but it seems our for-…

Two years ago I called for an opponent as I ran for the Belfast City Council. I wanted to debate Nordic Aquafarms with the opponents who claim without merit that they have a winning position. But…

Whether you sold something recently, have money lying in a bank account, received unexpected income, or have extra cash burning a hole in your pocket this article will try to inform you of a few…

When we send our armed forces into battle – into harm's way – we try to equip them with everything we can to keep them safe. Why aren't we doing this for our healthcare workers who are on the…

Ben Dorr is both a business owner and a government servant. Both aspects are important to be a Rockland City Councilor.

He is careful, and does his homework on complicated issues.

He…

With the leaves changing, it’s clear that fall is in full swing – even if some days it still feels like summer. I hope you and your family are enjoying one of Maine’s most beautiful seasons and…

Since 1980, the pay for serving on Rockland Council has been stuck at $800 yearly. Adjusting for inflation, it would now be $2,300. This year's ballot includes a Charter amendment to update…

I am writing this letter in support of Ben Dorr, candidate for re-election to Rockland's City Council. 

I had the pleasure of serving…

In the kerfuffle of last week’s Knox County Commissioners meeting, I fear my reasons for voting against Rockport’s Midcoast Internet Development request of $750,000 from the American Rescue Plan…

In early November, Mainers will go to the polls to vote on three referendums - the CMP corridor, a transportation bond, and Question #3, an amendment to the state…

Since the 1980s, American retirees have needed to rely more on their own investments for retirement, rather than employer pensions or social security income. While pension plans still exist they…

I hope you will join me in supporting Ben Dorr for re-election as Rockland City Councilor!

What I appreciate most about Ben is that he does his homework!…

In an Op-Ed written by Mr. John Krueger in the …

With federal grant money coming into the State of Maine, Midcoast Internet and its far- reaching Coalition of regional municipalities support the Town of Rockport’s Broadband Pathway Project. The…

If Darwin's hypothesis about evolution explains the vigor of life, the answer vividly appears to be "Yes!"
 
Charles Darwin suggested that evolution results from: first, a stressor in…

I write this letter of support for Nicole Poland Kalloch, who is running for Rockland City Council in the election scheduled for November 2.

While I have known her husband for a longer…

In their meeting of September 13, Camden’s Charter Commission members voted unanimously (8-0-1 absent) to approve their Final Report and their…

This letter is in support of Nicole Kalloch running for city council.

I have known Nicole for a number of years, back to her high school days where I  was her varsity softball coach for two…

I was 18 years old when the U.S. Supreme Court guaranteed a woman’s right to make her own health care decisions in Roe v. Wade. If you’ve only known an America where abortion was safe and legal,…

It's been a busy week at the Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). On Monday DEP announced it won't fine chronic environmental offender Cooke Aquaculture for a massive fish die-off…

What a gorgeous day for Rockland Rotary and the City of Rockland’s partnership in hosting the Community Picnic at the MacDougal Park. 

There was…

My mother-in-law was the one who always saw that graves had flowers on them on Memorial Day.

She said, “When I die I bet no one else will do this.” She was right and I need to do better in…

Mainers take our duty to participate in our democracy seriously. Maine consistently…

Reasons not to destroy Montgomery Dam and Harbor Park.

• If Camden voters approve the distruction of Montgomery Dam and part of Harbor Park this historic treasure will be gone forever…

Ecological, engineering, and economic factors seem to drive the decision of whether to remove a dam to achieve the greater goal of river restoration but public acceptance of change may be the…

OUT Maine staff had a great time at Hurricane Island Center for Science and Leadership this summer for its overnight staff retreat. After a challenging pandemic year and extensive growth, in both…

I am writing on behalf of the Maine Chapter of Native Fish Coalition regarding the restoration of the Megunticook River, which travels through the town of Camden and empties into Camden Harbor.…

The recent devastating terror attack at Kabul airport has caused a nation to weep. Thirteen brave U.S. service members were blown apart by a suicide bomber who also killed at least 169 Afghan…

No one is disputing beautiful falls.  The issue: keep the old dam with flooding risk and ongoing cost to us as taxpayers or return to nature’s falls…

In an August 12 post to Nordic Aquafarms' Facebook page, Nordic CEO Erik Heim refers to the "bleeding donors" of the Nordic opposition. If I were Mr. Heim, I would be more worried about Nordic's…

This morning, we learned of a massive suicide bomber attack at the gate to the Kabul airport and an additional car bomb at a nearby hotel.

An estimated 5,000 people were jammed together…