Long before the United States declared independence on July 4, 1776, the people of the British Colonies in North America were taking sides – Patriots vs. Royalists. Here in the District of Maine,…
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"under the present Reign which are so notorious to us that we should be glad never to hear of them again"
Loss of federal funding, diminished investor interest and a President Trump anti-offshore wind Executive Order make Maine’s plans for developing a commercial-scale offshore wind manufacturing…
letter to the editor
Is Maine so liberal that there isn't a scintilla of disapprobation regarding Janet Mills' recent activity as our Governor? In addition to her very public support for including males in female…
Special Olympics Maine successfully concluded its Winter Games in just one action-packed day on February 26, 2025, as organizers made the decision to adjust the…
The 1925 Camden Herald reported on April 28 that Camden Garden Club held its first meeting of…
letter to the editor
I am stunned at the Channel 6 report on the removal of the Montgomery Dam. There was so much misinformation recorded that I feel compelled to state my opinion.
1) Ellen…
letter to the editor
I just sent the following message to Susan Collins:
Where does this end, Senator Collins? The two-against-one pile-on of Vance and Trump against Zelensky was a disgrace.
Diplomacy?…
letter to the editor
I just watched with horror the shouting match between Donald Trump, Vance and Ukrainian President Zelensky.
I am very familiar with Vladimir Putin. My master's degree was in Russian…
letter to editor
Your story of February 20 regarding this June’s town vote on the recommendation to remove Montgomery Dam may have left readers with several false impressions.
First, the story quotes at…
letter to the editor
Whether or not we destroy or…
letter to the editor
On Presidents’ Day, I really wanted to march in Augusta to show up for Democracy. I would have marched not only for and with my fellow Democrats, but for those Republicans as well who…
letter to the editor
Gleeful cruelty is the despicable scene being played out as Trump and his minions pursue their DOGE initiative.
Their purpose claim of rooting out waste, fraud, and abuse is undermined by…
letter to the editor
Dear Senator Collins,
Where is your voice in support of Ukraine? We need to hear it — and hear it multiple times!
The lie uttered by our current president that Ukraine started the…
letter to the editor
Cooper Reed has spent most of his life in Waldo County. Growing up here, he attended theAnderson School (now Waterfall Arts), then onto the Robertson School (now Sweetser), CASS,THMS, and BAHS.…
A Bird's Tale
The bird and its band proved a perplexing mystery.
In October 2024, a bird that is exceptionally rare in Maine—a common gull—was spotted at the golf course at the Samoset Resort in…
letter to the editor
An important wildlife bill is having its public hearing soon. Maine DIFW regulations currently allow the indiscriminate killing of coyotes, year round, with no “bag” limits. It’s essentially a…
letter to the editor
As a pediatric nurse…
letter to the editor
We need more Janet Millses. I find myself here applauding a Governor who I disagreed with more than I have agreed.
But today I agree on this: We need more Janet Millses.
We need more…
From Washington, D.C.
WASHINGTON, D.C.— On Feb. 19, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME) scorned the recent firing of 1,000 employees at the Department of Veterans Affairs across the country…
From Washington, D.C.
The following update from Washington, D.C., was sent by Maine's Congressional District 2 U.S. Rep. Jared Golden.
Since taking office, President Donald Trump has made swift,…
A Bird's Tale
As we write this on Feb. 17, the Great Backyard Bird Count is in its final hours. We’ve participated and seen some wonderful birds, though like many of you, we were confined to counting from…
January 25 marked the exciting kickoff of the 2025 Girl Scout Cookie season in Knox County! Girl Scouts from six local troops gathered for a dynamic day of fun…
opinion
The building at 39 Main Street, which is best known as the former longtime home of Janis Kay’s store Surroundings, may soon be condemned. And if that leads to the building’s removal — which to me…
letter to the editor
The U.S. Senate must reject Linda McMahon’s nomination to serve as U.S. Secretary of Education.
As evidenced by the U.S. Senate confirmation hearing this week, Linda McMahon lacks the…
From Washington, D.C.
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congresswoman Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Interior and Environment Subcommittee, said in a Feb. 15 news release that the Trump…
U.S. Rep. Jared Golden, D-Maine's Second District, circulated the following update from Washington, D.C.
Standing up for workers
From Washington, D.C.
The following new release was received from the Office of Senator Angus King, I-Maine:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a hearing before the Senate Armed…
letter to the editor
Years ago, President John F. Kennedy wrote a book called Profiles in Courage. Perhaps it's time for a sequel, Profiles in Cowardice.
For a first profile, I nominate Maine'…
A Bird's Tale
A colleague at the Natural Resources Council of…
letter to the editor
Yes, those gorgeous white flakes shimmering in the morning sun are one of nature's gifts. But I am writing about a snow job I witnessed last night at the Rockport Select Board meeting.
1)…
sensitive to the feelings of others
Students at TGS have been focusing on empathy during the month of January, 2025. Several students at Thomaston Grammar School were recognized for being empathetic at a school-wide assembly on…
letter to the editor
Could Apples Become Oranges in Rockport?
Find out Monday at the Select Board meeting at 6 p.m., at the lower level of the Opera House!
We all know that oranges cannot become apples…
letter to the editor
If Trump and his supporters are concerned about government fraud, the Trump administration should reinstate the 17 independent inspectors general that Trump fired on January 25.
The U.S.…
letter to the editor
Dear Senator Collins,
As we well know, Senator Margaret Chase Smith stood up to Senator Joseph R. McCarthy and brought to a close his unjustified, unconstitutional…
From Washington, D.C.
U.S. Rep. Jared Golden, D-Maine's Second District, circulated the following update from Washington, D.C.
Welcome to my weekly rundown, the latest on what I’ve been working on for…
From Washington, D.C.
The following was circulated Feb. 7 from the office of Senator Susan Collins, R-Maine.
I am sending this bulletin to folks throughout Maine to share some important news: The…
opinion
On February 20, 2024, Governor Janet Mills announced that the State would pursue developing a commercial-scale floating offshore wind manufacturing, assembling and launching facility on…
A Bird's Tale
A few days ago, on one of the bitterly cold days we have recently endured, we looked out of the kitchen window to see a bird flit past the window and into the open garage. It was likely a…
Ken Gricus recently received a special award honoring his 52 years as a Rockland Rotarian, with 50 years of Perfect Attendance.
Gricus joined Rockland Rotary in 1972 at the invite of Ed…
letter to the editor
EMERGENCY! Elon Musk's team has taken control of the U.S. Treasury, which is the checkbook for the entire federal government.
This includes ALL expenditures including…
letter to the editor
The following letter to the editor was originally submitted to the Thomaston Select Board.
I am writing to express my deep frustration and, quite frankly, disgust with the current…
A Bird's Tale
Sure, they’re common. Some would even say they’re a water-loving version of a pigeon, the way they rush in to feed in droves for handouts of stale bread. Still, on a cold winter day against a…
letter to the editor
In your January 18 article on Nordic Aquafarms abandoning its planned $500 million industrial fish farm in Belfast, Nordic is quoted as saying that, “While a few may view this as a victory, we…
letter to the editor
I am writing to express my gratitude to an unknown Good Samaritan who came to my aid on August 15th in Rockland, Maine. On that day, I had a fall, and the kindness and assistance of…
Letter to the Editor
In a heartwarming display of community spirit and dedication, Trekkers, a leading youth mentoring organization, proudly announces that it has met its $2.5 million capital campaign goal. This…
A Bird's Tale
What bird is more iconic here in Maine than the common loon? In summer, there’s nothing more stirring than hearing the wailing cry of a loon echoing across the still waters of a Maine lake on…
letter to the editor
We would like to thank the students from Waldo County Technical Center Graphic Arts program, and their teacher, Hillary Steinau, for the beautiful posters honoring Dr Martin Luther King Jr. that…
letter to the editor
In a time when people are struggling financially to find housing, put food on the table, and meet their basic needs, it would be easy to find money and keep it.
…
