As Rockport homeowners for over 35 years, we urge our fellowresidents to Vote NO on Articles 2 and 3.

We raised our kids here, volunteered on many town committees, and owned an HVAC and plumbing business. I’m retired now but I spent many years working in Rockport homes while they were being renovated or newly built, and I collaborated closely with town officials on inspections. Rockport’s existing inspection regulations are already robust and homeowners are very conscientious about health and life safety.

Whether you live in your home fulltime or rent it some of the time, we are already

At a time when partisan politics too often dictate how our elected officials think and act, Shawn Saindon offers a refreshing alternative for the people of District 44, representing Hope, Union, and Warren.

What appeals to me most about Shawn is his independence. He is running to represent us—not a political party, not a party platform, and not an ideology that demands allegiance. He understands that effective leadership begins with listening to the people you serve, understanding their concerns, and working toward solutions that reflect the needs of the community.

Our district deserves a

Chip Curry has been our State Senator from Waldo County for many years. He is an experienced, respected Senator that has learned how to navigate legislation, committees and lobbyists while always reaching out to us. He is a listener and a communicator.

No one senator can lower your electric bill, property tax or give you the health care and resources you need but one senator can collaborate and help create legislation that can work toward that end. I am impressed with Senator Curry’s tenacity. For example: regarding the housing crisis in Maine, he has sponsored or cosponsored 25 bills that

I’m writing to encourage all my District 1 neighbors to vote for Breanna Pinkham Bebb for Waldo County Commissioner.

I heard about Bre about 15 years ago, when she was the Executive Director of Our Town Belfast. Her name started coming up with regularity inside community organizations I was involved with that were seeking smart, capable, energetic board members. “Maybe we can get Bre? If she’s not too busy…” was a common sentiment. 

Since then, I’ve been following Bre’s career in volunteer civic services and as a financial professional. As I was wrapping up my time as a citizen advisor for

In 2019 the residents of Rockport voted against the arbitrary and capricious attempt by the Select Board to regulate short-term rentals. The margin of victory for those voting against the arbitrary and capricious potential regulations was not a close race by any means. Some might say it was a landslide victory against allowing the town to exercise regulations based on what this writer viewed as the personal agendas of a few Select Board members. 

At the time of their failed first attempt, their argument revolved around supposed violations of various town ordinances. However based upin a

Chip Curry has been so good for Waldo County and Maine. I am excited to vote for his re-election this coming November!

In his time representing us in Augusta Chip has focused on the issues that affect Waldo County.

Chip wrote the bill that finally got the fencing on the Verona Island Bridge after 19 years and multiple failed attempts. Chip got results.

On another local issue, Chip won funding to help with the live fire training exercises our first responders need to stay ready to do their jobs. The funding will also help move forward the construction of the new facility slated to be built in

I am writing in support of Breanna Pinkham Bebb as County Commissioner for District 1, which includes Belfast, Belmont, Islesboro, Lincolnville, Northport, and Waldo.  She was appointed in February to serve out the late Betty Johnson’s term so she is already up to speed and working well with the other commissioners. 

She and her husband Buddy Bebb (of Islesboro) first lived in Belfast and then bought a home in Northport when their son Liam was an infant. Since then, she has been very active in their adopted community — she’s  served on the planning board, the select board (as member, vice

Maine is a bastion of independent thinkers and doers. Always has been, always will be. 

Yet during this election cycle there is a Star Wars cantina of billionaire megadonors, Fortune 500 CEOs and corporate dark money bundlers pumping cash into Susan Collins’ campaign coffers. 

93% of Susan Collins’ campaign contributions come from outside Maine.

Those “donors” arrogantly believe they can tell Mainers what to think and how to vote — they and Susan Collins insult Mainers’ intelligence. 

Do DownEast lobstermen need a New Jersey corporation to explain how to haul a line? Do Lewiston restaurant

On Oct. 17, the national No Kings mobilization focused on early voting (where allowed), and guarding against election interference.

As you likely know, early voting is available in Maine now. Vote in person at your town office during business hours until October 29, and after that, vote in person on November 3 at your polling place. Voting absentee? Make sure your ballot is returned by 8 p.m. on Nov. 3, election day.

Registered voters in Maine reliably show up and assure that we have one of the highest voter turnout rates in the country — no doubt our mature demographic helps on this count.

Dear Rockport Voters: Based on my experience in Camden over the last few years, Rockport town government will likely use similar tactics to push forward proposed Article 3 (Rental Registration Ordinance) by creating a false narrative that short term rentals are somehow dangerous and require safety inspections; are commercial in nature and require special taxation and fees; don’t contribute to the “neighborhood character” (whatever that means); and limit availability and affordability of housing stock. 

All these arguments are completely unsupported by the data and evidence.  We have a housing

They say insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.

This is about to happen if we elect democrats to state offices. This state has a $1.3 billion shortfall this year. Yes, billion with a B.

Maine is ranked 48th in economic development, we have the third highest electric rates, and fifth highest tax rates. We cannot continue doing this over and over again.

It is time to vote to replace the democrats currently in office. I don’t think most Mainers are insane. They are smart. They will do the right thing. I hope!

John Dufour lives in Warren

A story about voting.

First, a story about my father, born in 1926.  This relevant as it is about party politics.  WW2 was starting to wind down after he reached 17, and being worried about missing out, he was able to lie about his age and get in the Army at the tail end.  A bit a shooting from foxholes he said, but mostly he was assigned to guard duty over POWs only a few years younger than him — conscripted Hitler Youth, they were 13, 14, 15.

He also told us about the occupation once the war in Europe ended.  The little German he first learned was for his work: Halten, or Schnell— Stop! or

Dark money ads are flooding our airwaves and social media feeds endlessly saying we should reelect Susan Collins because she does so much for Maine, serving as Chair of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee—like bringing $3.5 billion in earmarks and rural hospital funds to Maine through Trump’s One Big “Beautiful” Bill. But where did Susan Collins learn to do math? 

Under Trump’s bill, cuts in funding to health care, food assistance and clean energy in Maine will add up to $4.2 billion. Even I can do that math:Trump’s One Big “Beautiful” Bill will result in a $675 million loss to Maine

I have been enjoying the leaves. The ash tree in the front yard of this old place never changed as dramatically as the oaks and maples in front of the homes of my classmates. I was always a bit jealous. No striking reds and oranges, just the pale brownish yellow — “apple butter” my mom always called it.

I have learned to appreciate the color of the ash in autumn, the way the October sun shines through its leaves, painting the dooryard with a certain glow. I looked up the other day, and the branches were mostly bare.

I have settled into my new office in the old mansion on Commercial Street, aka

October 18–24 is Teen Driver Safety Week, and the Maine Bureau of Highway Safety is emphasizing the importance of talking with teens about safe driving habits—not just during Teen Driver Safety Week, but every day. 

Before handing over the keys, adults should make sure teen drivers understand the rules of the road and the restrictions outlined in Maine’s graduated driver licensing law. These conversations, combined with consistent modeling of safe driving behaviors, can help teens develop good habits as they gain experience behind the wheel.

Traffic crashes are the leading cause of death for

In these extremely divisive times, like many,  I’m searching for  ways to be inclusive and accepting, especially of those I disagree with.  One thing I have in common with our current Republican Senator is that we are both the descendants of Irish immigrants.

Where we differ is that while she is concerned, albeit supportive for the most part, of the policies of ICE, I am repulsed, and ashamed that the Senator representing me and my state is aligned with this behavior. I cannot fathom that anyone, especially someone whose family has walked the same path, can in good conscience accept the

Chip Curry is running for reelection to the State Senate in District 11. I strongly encourage voters to return him for another term.

I got to know Chip when I volunteered to drive him as he canvassed in Waldo County. I had the opportunity to speak with him one on one, to hear some of his exchanges with voters. I was struck by how carefully he listens. His caring commitment to the people of Maine, and his sincere desire to understand our concerns and hopes for Maine’s future made a deep impression on me.

As our state senator, Chip has championed affordable, accessible healthcare, fighting for

The people of Union, Hope, and Warren are so lucky that Shawn Saindon has stepped up to run to represent us in the State House in Augusta.  He speaks with conviction about the needs of our communities – affordable housing, lower energy costs, tax relief, access to healthcare.

For eight years on the Warren Planning Board, he has grappled with how to balance thoughtful development with preserving the rural character of this beautiful part of Maine.  Shawn is smart, well-liked, and respected.  He’ll work hard for all of us.  He has my vote.

Sherry Cobb lives in Union