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My ancestor kept slaves

Racism has reared its ugly head at the siege of the United States Capitol, and some are shocked and some, black Americans in particular, are not. After all, our nation was built on genocide against...

Poem: Kendall Merriam

Kendall Merriam: Portrait of Tombo

Life goes on, violent, sweet your son, like my brother, Parker took his own unaware of the approaching storm that threatened the Union my head aches with a pain no Tylenol will erase you...

opinion: Much to gain – or lose

To capture benefits of clean energy and forestall climate costs, Maine legislators should take rapid and bold action

The Maine Climate Council’s 15-month process preparing Maine Won’t Wait: A Four-year Plan for Climate Action was a refreshing affirmation of constructive, nonpartisan policymaking. Roughly 230...

Gov. Mills on vaccine plan: ‘My fundamental goal throughout this pandemic has been to save lives’

My fundamental goal throughout this pandemic has been to save lives, plain and simple. With the introduction of vaccines last month, we received a welcome, critical new tool, and we were ready to use...

Letter to the editor: Jack Copp

Support for Rockland's Planning Board and its cell tower decision

To the honorable Mayor and fellow city council members: I want to give my complete support to Rockland's Planning Board and its chairman, Erik Laustsen, and applaud his position to not sign off on...

Letter to the editor: Breanna Pinkham Bebb

Why I am running for a seat on the Northport Select Board

I am writing here so that my neighbors can get to know me better, as they consider how to cast their vote in the special election to the Northport Select Board on April 14. I am Liam’s mom (age 5),...

Waldo County Sheriff: We are thinking outside of the box to provide the best in law enforcement, correctional services

As your Sheriff here in Waldo County, I want to share with everyone that we are committed to developing committee partnerships and programming for the betterment of our community. Over the past few...

Letter to the editor: Howard Robbins

Nobody wants this tower

Nobody wants this tower, except the third party real estate developer, Bay Communications, who is suing us because our Planning Board rightly rejected their plan for a cell phone tower on Main Street...

opinion

Offshore wind platforms have serious flaws and divisive, short-term future

For more than 50 years I have understood that humans need to reduce their fossil fuel consumption, and that green technology, giving us solar, hydro, and wind power, are great alternative options....

Gov. Mills on State budget proposal: ‘We need to keep the ship of state steady as we weather this storm’

State government cannot be all things to all people all the time. Nor can it solve all the problems or address all the needs of the people of the state. But during emergencies such as the current...

Letter to the editor: Connie Hayes

Rockland Planning Board is about to cost us a lot of money unless it approves cell tower

It is my understanding that the Rockland Planning Board did not grant approval for the cell tower to be built on Camden Street. This action comes after a public report by the City Manager of lawyer’s...

opinion

Beyond idolatry to mutual service

On January 6, 2021, people of our nation watched with horror as the U.S. Capitol was overtaken during an attempted insurrection spurred on by the President of this country. We saw images of guns...

a letter from Sheriff Tim Carroll

Knox County Sheriff’s Office: 2020 accomplishments to continue into 2021

At this time of year, it's good to reflect. 2020 is on its way out, thankfully, and we are ushering in 2021, but somethings don't change and that is the mission of the Knox County Sheriff's Office...

Letter to the editor: Bernie Baker

Maine won’t wait

In December the Maine Climate Council launched its four-year action plan, “Maine Won’t Wait,” a comprehensive vision for addressing the climate crisis. The plan was developed by a broad, bipartisan...

Opinion: Mary Alice McLean

Pearls, Rubies, and Structures in RSU 71

This article offers an inside view of organizational structures in Regional School Unit 71. I often refer to the structural organization in RSU 71 as “flat.” By flat, I mean that communication is...

Eva Murray

Matinicus life: 2020 with a view, or a month of Sundays?

Well, it has happened: after two decades of writing about this place, and seeing people still react as though life on an unbridged, offshore island is indeed peculiar, and that full-time island...

Gov. Mills: With hope for a new year that will bring health and happiness, we welcome in the year 2021

A year ago we counted down from ten and watched the ball drop, fireworks explode, and confetti fall. We wished our closest friends and family Happy New Year and, with great expectations, we welcomed...

Governor Mills urges Mainers to kick off 2021 safely at home

AUGUSTA — Governor Janet Mills issued Thursday a video statement urging Maine people to be safe tonight heading into the New Year. The video is attached at the end of the post and a transcript is...

Letter to the editor: John Viehman

In support of community, not short-term rentals

Let’s be clear about this. Short-Term Rentals (STRs) are businesses operating without regulation, usually within residential zones. That wouldn’t happen with other types of businesses, because they...

‘Maine Water does not operate the town wastewater systems, nor do we determine what you must pay for those services’

Maine Water Co. responds to Rockport sewer system billing concerns

A reader in Rockport recently wrote a letter to the editor of the PenBay Pilot and mentioned “the exorbitant increase in my sewer bill.” Maine Water would like to take the opportunity to explain to...

Gov. Mills: The best gift we can give, and the best gift we can receive, is the gift of good health

Last Monday marked the winter solstice in Maine — the shortest day and the longest night of the year. Every day that follows from now on we slowly regain light until the seasons change. These are...

Letter to the Editor

Waldo County Technical Center: Community and beyond make ‘Tis the Season’ a roaring success

Waldo County Technical Center’s annual, “Tis the Season,” an event that provides students of WCTC with food, clothing, and toiletries before the holidays, has been a roaring success due to the...

Letter to the editor: First Congregational Church of Camden members and staff

Frontline heroes: May you be safe, may you know our love and appreciation

It is with profound respect and gratitude that we offer our deep appreciation to essential workers. Thank you, one and all. For your endless months of frontline heroism in the face of the deadly...

Letter to the editor: Michael Vallier

Re: Extend a hand, not a glare

Black Road south in Searsport. The Searsport Chief of Police came to my home to inform me he had three complaints about my sitting in a car on the Black Road. He said it was, “strange and you are...

Letter to the editor: Diana Castle

Why the exorbitant increase in my Rockport sewer bill?

I am writing regarding the exorbitant increase in my sewer bill. I have lived at the same address in Rockport Village for approximately 20 years. For whatever reason, over the past couple of years I...

letter to the editor

A fond farewell

Dear Editor: After 30 years, the time has come to leave my position as education director for the Department of Marine Resources. I am grateful to past and present administrators for the amazing...

Letter to the editor: Lawrence Reichard

In praise of sloths

On its website, the Belfast Water District says it is recognized by the State of Maine for protecting its water resources. Well, that's no surprise, given the state's recent endorsement of the Nordic...

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