This is the preamble to the Zoning restriction changes regarding ALL rentals in Rockport presented by the…
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Camden Street, in Rockland, is a three-lane highway with three inconsistent and poorly marked lanes. The middle…
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On January 25, at 5:30 p.m. in the Rockport Library, the Rockport Planning Board will present their proposals for changes to our Rockport…
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I am writing as a member of the Martin Luther King, Jr., Day Planning Committee to thank the many people who participated in honoring Dr. King and his legacy in the fight for racial justice. First…
It is unfortunate that the film Smoke Sauna Sisterhood was recently shown at the Waldo Theater. Why would an Estonian sauna film…
As reported earlier in Pen Bay Pilot, the Maine Supreme Judicial Court ruled last February that Nordic Aquafarms doesn't own the mudflats it needs to lay saltwater intake and effluent discharge…
On January 16, 2024 the voters of Hope will have the opportunity to show their support for regulating and controlling industrial mining in our residential community of Hope Maine.…
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Sue and I would like to thank the Gabrieles for 40 years of reuben sandwiches, onion rings, custom omelettes and more. We didn’t eat at…
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Pope Memorial Humane Society (PMHS) extends its deepest gratitude to the community for the tremendous success of the 6th Annual PMHS Pet Angel Tree. The outpouring of your support, the absolute…
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The Camden Rockport Elementary School would like to acknowledge and thank a group of dedicated individuals and organizations who have worked hard to sponsor families in need through the…
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I was arrested at Jared Golden’s office back in November. I was there to protest his support for Israel’s relentless bombardment of Gaza.
I’m just one of many Jews worldwide who are…
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The annual Holiday Love Lights Tree lighting ceremony was held at the First Church of Belfast on December 3, 2023. Our new pastor, Reverend Josh…
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We are so fortunate to have many special holiday events this time of year. It's also great to see friends and spend time with family. Yet, many other families will be grieving the tragic loss of a…
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CAMDEN — The Poets Corner, a virtual sanctuary for poetry enthusiasts, hosted a transformative event on December 3, entitled “Reading Rilke Today: A Conversation.” It was the third annual Rilke…
The Rockland intersection at McDonalds and the old Burger King (Maverick and Camden Streets, Route 17 and Route 1) is getting attention…
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I want to share how thankful I am for the overwhelming community support that the local WindowDressers group has received from Waldo County.
We…
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Never underestimate the gullibility of the American people. I can think of little else to possibly explain the persistent embrace of…
On Tuesday, October 31, the co-chairs of the Five Town CSD School Board heard about why gun-related classes should be banned from our district’s school properties. (For those wondering, the Maine…
Thank you to all the voters who came out last Tuesday and elected me to serve on the Thomaston Select Board. I am deeply humbled and…
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It’s a crazy time in our world. Whatever happens on Tuesday, I am at peace. Win or not, nothing will really change for me.
I will remain an active participant in the Rockland community.…
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ATTENTION ALL QUALITY SENIOR HOUSING DEVELOPERS! The Town of Union is intent on attracting your senior housing project expertise to the redevelopment of…
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Dear Community,
We at Darrowby Farm Sanctuary in Jefferson want to thank all those who attended our Open…
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Some facts regarding Question 3 on the upcoming Maine ballot
The proposed decision makers of PTP will be elected officials. Once again NO DIRECT EXPERIENCE IN RUNNING AN ELECTRICAL…
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On October 19 the Maine Board of Environment Protection held a hearing on whether to revoke the permits it had issued for Nordic Aquafarms to build a $500 million industrial fish farm in Belfast.…
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Before I write this letter I want to point out that I am a member of the TCC working group and a member of the…
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If we really care about our children, shouldn’t we be worried about burdening them with more debt and higher taxes?
RSU 40 has proposed an $81…
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I plan to vote yes on No. 3, the Pine Tree Power Project, and urge other voters to do the same. I have listened to the…
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I am writing today in support of Kaitlin Callahan for Rockland City Council. As someone who lives…
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Once again, Rockland has four good candidates running for our City Council, any one of them would serve us very well.
But, we can only vote for two of them, so here's what I'm thinking.…
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In November, Union citizens will have yet another opportunity to decide the future of the old Union School (the yellow building) and the attached Thompson Community Center. Enough has probably…
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During the October Agenda Setting Meeting of the Rockland City Council, Councilor Sarah Austin presented a Charter Change to Remove the Mayor of Rockland. Why now, when there are only a few weeks…
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I wanted to take a moment to write to you about an important proposal on the Maine November ballot. I am supporting the "YES on 2" campaign which will ban foreign government-owned entities from…
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According to the Maine Beacon, Central Maine Power's profit for the second quarter of 2022 was $40.5 million. On an annual basis, that's $162,000,000, and that works out to an average of $248 for…
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Across the country we face unprecedented challenges — inflation, a housing crisis, an opioid epidemic — too many community members are living in unsustainable conditions without quality healthcare…
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As a lifelong dairy farmer it’s fair to say I know a thing or two about milking. As a taxpayer, I am nearing the end of my useful life and have little left to give. I feel as though I have been…
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I am happy to be writing this letter in support of Kaitlin Callahan who is running for a seat on the Rockland City Council. Although I…
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Kaitlin Callahan spoke at the Rockland City Council Candidate panel Thursday, September 28. Wow, she is impressive. She is new to me and I was thrilled to hear a smart,…
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Although I have never been a resident of Rockland, I have great affection for the Lime City. During my pre-retirement years I was known to publicly state on many occasions, tongue-in-cheek, that…
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Wolfden Resources Corporation is a Canadian mining company that purchased land currently zoned as a “protection…
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There is never a good time to borrow $154 million dollars, but with inflation soaring, now is an especially bad time.
RSU 40 wants to borrow more money, which over the life of a 25-year…
Mainers made a deal with our electric utilities decades ago: we’ll give you an exclusive state-protected monopoly to provide us with electricity and earn a guaranteed…
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If the opponents of Pine Tree Power ( Question 3), CMP, Versant and $18 million in out-of-state money for lobbyists simply gave the $27 million they…
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Nate Davis has solid, steady energy. These are good qualities for a city councilor. Nate is polite, a good listener and asks probing questions. Nate visualizes the city’s future to craft Rockland…
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The upcoming election for two open seats on the Rockland City Council affords us the opportunity to rejuvenate an underperforming Council and bounce back strong with vibrant energy.
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Real people know that inflation is a real thing, prices at the gas station and the grocery store are off the charts. Inflation is a complex beast and is caused by…
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As year-round Rockland residents, we value our community. Our neighborhoods are walkable and friendly, town services and cultural…
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“We are deeply sorry for the consequences…"
This is an apology from a Norwegian…
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The Sons of the American Legion of Rockland held a tournament to help raise money for the veterans of Post 1.
They would like to say thank you to the following area businesses for their…
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What is it about alewives? In a recent letter (Sept. 15), several Camden residents object to restoring sea-run fish passage in the Megunticook River.…
