The following is a transcript of a Friday, Oct. 22 radio address presented by Governor Janet Mills:
Voting is at the foundation of our democracy and voting may determine the…
Talk
Letter to the editor: Terry Costa
I am writing this letter in support of Gordon Page for the Maine State Senate in District 12. Gordon is unquestionably qualified for the job. After spending decades in the private sector (…
Letter to the editor: Mattie John Bamman
A campaign to address food insecurity in Waldo County during the coronavirus pandemic, Waldo County Bounty launched in May…
Letter to the editor: Deborah Capwell
Our Senatorial race is garnering national attention. Huge amounts of money are flowing into both major campaigns.…
Letter to the editor: Sally Brophy
Undercurrent News recently interviewed Nordic Aquafarms’ president Eric Heim asking him about unexpected challenges and public concerns regarding the Belfast proposal. Heim replied, “That’s just a…
Letter to the editor: Marina Schauffler
Camden may have a new tourist attraction by mid-century: “Captain Nemo Underwater Tours” of the proposed…
Letter to the editor: Steve and Lori Robinson
I have a friend who bought a flooded quarry and turned it into a gorgeous lake, teaming with wildlife. He bought an old building in Rockland on Rankin Street and is turning it into the Maine…
Letter to the editor: Carlisle Towery and Susan Deutsch
Valli Geiger is an exceptionally qualified, and attractive, candidate for the House District 93 seat. She has six years of active public service and over 20 years of residency in Rockland. …
Lette to the editor: Daphne Lehava Stern
Everyone knows there are less than three weeks to Election Day. Our responsibility to decide what sort of future we want and will leave to the next generation. It is acutely obvious that the…
Letter to the editor: Don Robishaw, Jr.
Let's be honest. We Mainers really love our state. From the dramatic change of seasons to our incredible wildlife, from our amazing lakes to our beautiful coast - Maine isn't just where we have…
Letter to the editor: Ursa Beckford
As an aide at the State House for the past two legislative sessions, I worked closely with four state senators, and your senator, Dave Miramant, was one of them. If you want a senator…
Letter to the editor: Josh Miramant
To say this year has been abnormal is the understatement of the decade. It’s easy to see all the ways this pandemic has been difficult. It was a trying time for many reasons with…
Letter to the editor: Tom Hedstrom
I'm proud to endorse Michael Mullins as state representative for Maine House District 93.
Mike is open minded, and will carefully consider each issue, ensuring that he…
The following letter was shared Friday, Oct. 16 by RSU 13 Superintendent John McDonald.
RSU 13 serves the communities of South Thomaston, Owls Head, Cushing, Rockland, and…
Letter to the editor: Jennifer Hill
While the national insanity rises to a feverish pitch, we have a single woman representing Belfast, Waldo, and Northport in Augusta who has been serving us steadily with distinction: State…
Letter to the editor: Linda Garson Smith
What do you want in an elected official? If honesty, transparency, commitment to listen to voters, and skill in marshalling support for legislation are what you look…
The following letter was shared Sunday, Oct. 18 by RSU 3 Superintendent Charles Brown.
RSU 3 serves the communities of Brooks, Freedom, Jackson, Knox, Liberty, Monroe,…
Letter to the editor: David Estey
Many people are justifiably angry and frustrated about their circumstances today and seem to need somebody to blame. It is often other people who act, look and think differently from them.
…
Letter to the editor: Ted Long
As residents of Rockland and Owls Head, we have an opportunity to elect someone as our State Representative who has demonstrated an enduring love and concern for this great mid-coast community.…
Letter to the editor; Becky Bartovics
I am voting for Dave Miramant for Maine State Senate from District 12.
Senator Miramant has served this district extremely well during his time in Augusta- this will be his final term…
Letter to the editor: Stuart Finkelstein
When senseless acts of racism and anti-Semitism were occurring throughout our country, Bill Pluecker stepped up to help our synagogue secure a Homeland Security grant to insure a safe haven of…
Letter to the editor: Vicki Doudera
As a longtime advocate of safe, affordable housing and as a past president and current director at Midcoast Habitat for Humanity, I am pleased to endorse Councilwoman Valli Geiger in her bid to…
Letter to the editor: Melissa Gates
When COVID-19 first spread across the globe, I felt a range of emotions. I was worried, not…
Letter to the editor: Kay Zegel
The Belfast Free Library is currently launching its Annual Appeal. The outcome of this important event will help shape the library’s financial integrity and relevance for the upcoming year.
…
Letter to the editor: Barbara Brusila
I enthusiastically support William “Bill” Plueker for State Representative, serving Warren, Hope, Appleton, and Eastern Union.
I’ve known Bill…
Letter to the editor: Connie Russell
It is my pleasure to enthusiastically support Mr. Gordon Page for Maine Senate District 12.
Gordon was literally the first individual to extend a memorable warm welcome to the Midcoast…
Letter to the editor: Linda Post
I am voting for Mike Mullins for the Maine State Legislature for House District 93, Rockland and Owls Head. We need someone in Augusta with vision and…
Letter to the editor: John Morris
As an architect, I have, over the years, had the opportunity to work with both state and federal housing agencies in the development of affordable housing for the people of Maine.
For three…
Letter to the editor: Sarah Austin
Did you know Rockland has a skatepark at Oceanside High School? Maybe you remember when it was built in a student-led effort in 2002, when damaged sections were removed in 2013, or when…
Letter to the editor: Bev Cowan
Mike Mullins is a problem solver. Since moving to Maine he has taken an abandoned quarry, once an ecological disaster, and made it into a natural wonder. On one occasion we watched as the geese…
Letter to the editor; Bill Packard
I’ve always been a people person. What I mean by that is that I judge people by who they are, not what political party they align with, the color of…
The only question before the voters on the Town of Camden November Ballot is Article 2, asking to approve an “Order of Condemnation,” with “just compensation,” for 120 square feet at 225…
Letter to the editor: David G. Reed
Why is Maine so attractive to born-elsewhere politicians? It’s not as if we can’t grow our own. Senator Angus King hails from Virginia and went to law school there. Early in this current election…
opinion
With a payroll of more than $350 million, Bath Iron Works is critical to our state’s economy. It employs more than 6,000 people and supports families and businesses in all sixteen of Maine’s…
Letter to the editor: Mark Haley
As a recent transplant to Knox County, I offer my support of Senator Dave Miramant for reelection to the Maine Senate for many reasons, several very close to me.
It’s heartening to know…
opinion
This weekend Senator Collins’ re-election campaign released a new ad falsely claiming that she supported IAM Local S6 workers on…
Letter to the editor: Nicole Poland
My name is Nicole Poland. I run the Maine Operations for Sierra Peaks Corporation, formally known as Tibbetts Industries. I met Gordon Page over a year ago, we spoke of my career and my needs to…
Letter to the editor: Judy Berk
I am voting for Chip Curry to represent all of Waldo County in the Maine State Senate and writing to urge others to do so too.
Over the last few decades, Chip has lived in Knox, Unity, and…
Letter to the editor: Jayne Crosby Giles
Dear Editor,
I want to say thank you to Senator Susan Collins for sponsoring the bi-partisan National Clean Energy Week resolution that passed in Congress. Clean energy and a clean…
I’m writing to recommend a YES vote on Article 2 on the Town of Camden. Passage will enable Camden to move forward to build a half-mile-long new sidewalk along Washington Street that will provide…
Letter to the editor: Ed Glaser
I'm supporting Valli Geiger in her run to represent House District 93 - Rockland and Owl's Head in the state legislature. Honestly, when I heard that the seat was coming open, I thought about…
Letters to the editor: Leslie Woods
As a staunch defender of the First Amendment, I was disappointed that a Trump supporter had her sign painted over. As a volunteer who placed Biden/Harris signs around my town, I was discouraged at…
Letter to the editor: Lawrence Reichard
I was happy to see your October 9 article on the new Wales Park Community Garden in Belfast. But perhaps Nordic Aquafarms, which, according to the article, contributed to the acquisition of a…
Letter to the editor: Bob Brown
Jan Dodge is running for re-election in House District #97 Belfast, Northport and Waldo. During the previous legislative session Jan worked tirelessly for us. When she is re-elected she certainly…
Letter to the editor: Rachel Herbener
Lisa Savage has honest answers for Maine. In the first U.S. Senate debate the candidates were asked how to get money out of politics. Gideon and Collins proposed legislation. Linn directed us…
Letter to the editor: John Piotti
I’ve known Chip Curry since he moved to Waldo County over 25 years ago. He is an exceptional person, who cares deeply about our region and people. He possesses the experience, integrity, and…
Letter to the editor: Tobey Williamson
We are living through mind boggling changes. The challenges we face are many and varied. But there are always opportunities in times of challenge and change.…
opinionated at any speed
The action in pickup trucks these days seems to be in the bed, with tougher liners, 5th-wheel trailer hookups, tie-downs, storage boxes, lights, power outlets and tailgates that open gently…
The following letter was shared Monday, Oct. 12 by Islesboro Central School Head of School Charles “Chuck” Hamm:
We’re entering into our fifth week of school and despite…
Letter to the editor: Bernice Nadler
I strongly support the re-election of Representative S. Paige Zeigler for Maine House District 96. He is the candidate in this race who believes in science and educating the next generation to…
