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Captain Weiss is 103 and his wife, Ruth, is 96

Captain Herb Weiss and First Mate Ruth steer the ‘Ancient Mariners II’ on course to Camden

This morning was just a little different for Camden Harbor Master Steve Pixley, who delightfully recounted a visit from two legendary sailors. After finishing an early routine harbor check out in...
Letter to the editor

They (Plural) or They’ (Singular)?

In the past two weeks, I’ve read two pieces in respected magazines that bothered me. Both involved the use of the pronoun ‘they’ in reference to a person of atypical gender identity. The first...
Reelect Representative Jan Dodge, House District 39

The chaos in elections nationwide leaves many of us tired and frustrated. However, our local Maine elections continue to offer voters excellent candidates to represent us in Augusta. One superior...
Poem

Kendall Merriam: My Wife Smells Like a Poem

For Phyllis Here I am old, 80, unstable, faltering my wife encircles me with her strength pulls me up when she does I bury my nose in her pale, white neck I smell her scent, Poeme by...
Saltwater Classroom thanks supporters, looks forward to auction

A heartfelt thank you to the many artists and businesses in Midcoast Maine who have donated so generously to the upcoming fundraising event and silent auction benefiting Saltwater Classroom, a...
Why I’m voting for Denise Munger for Rockport Select Board August 30

Denise is a hard worker. When she was on the Select Board she thoroughly read the information presented by the Town as well as researched outstanding questions. She continues to listen to input...
letter to the editor

Trundy for Waldo County Sheriff

Chief Deputy Trundy has a lifelong investment in our Waldo County. He has grown up here and chosen to plant roots, raise a family, and pursue a career in our County. He has chosen a career for...
Letter to the editor

Lighten up on that lead foot and save gas

Shut up about fuel prices and stop blaming others if you drive with a lead foot. According to the Department of Energy: “Every five miles per hour you drive over 50 miles per hour is like "paying...
From the Maine Senate

Free breakfast and lunch for every Maine child

Summer in Maine can be a fun and relaxing time – especially if you’re a student on school break. The summers I spent exploring our great outdoors when I was a kid are some of my most cherished...
Letter to the editor

A response to Paula Sutton’s Letter

There was a certain irony in reading Paula Sutton’s letter to the editor decrying the proposed solar development in Warren beginning as she did with a bucolic ride on her four-wheeler to the gravel...
letter to the editor

Integrity in Office

Integrity, compassion, intelligence - all of these are words that do not often spring to mind when pondering our Representatives in Augusta. I feel truly grateful then that we have Jan Dodge as our...
Letter to the editor

Support for Waldo County Sheriff candidate Jason Trundy

I would like to encourage you all to consider voting for Jason Trundy for Waldo County Sheriff. I have known Jason for many years and have served on several committees and boards with him. He...
A thank-you letter from the owners of ‘Band Wagon’

To the Camden and Penobscot Bay Waterfront Community: As the owners of Band Wagon, we wanted to extend our sincere thanks to all those involved in our rescue on Wednesday, July 13. While...