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#2016-PBP-Elections

Finalizing the Nov. 8 outcome
State schedules recount of marijuana and education tax ballot votes
Tue, 11/29/2016 - 3:00pm

Recounts have been scheduled for referendum Question 1 and Question 2, Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap said Nov. 29. The Question 2 recount will begin Thursday, Dec. 1, in the Florian Room of the Maine Department of Public Safety Building, 45 Commerce Drive in Augusta. It will then be conducted concurrently with the Question 1 recount, beginning Monday, Dec. 5. Question 1 would legalize marijuana for recreational use by adults 21 years of age or older. Official election night results show a...
Letter to the Editor: Thank you to voters
Fri, 11/11/2016 - 8:30am
Thank you, voters of Camden, Rockport and Islesboro, for participating in this lively election season. Thank you for welcoming me at your doors. Your stories, ideas and concerns inspired me, and I will continue to work hard to advocate for our community. Congratulations to Owen Casas, our next state representative. I wish him well, and look forward to his work in Augusta. Thank you, too, to our town clerks – Janet Anderson, Linda Greenlaw and Katrina Oakes – and their incredible staff and...
21 communities favor borrowing $25 million for the new Rockland facility
Voters support new Midcoast School of Technology School construction
Wed, 11/09/2016 - 11:00am

With overwhelming support, voters in 21 Region 8 communities voted to borrow $25 million to construct a new Midcoast School of Technology facility on the school’s existing Rockland site. The final tally was 19,824 to 7,824, with all towns in favor of the measure. The referendum read: “Shall the Cooperative Board of the Region 8 Mid-Coast School of Technology (“Region 8”) be authorized to issue bonds or notes in the name of Region 8 for a school construction project in an amount not to exceed $...
Elections 2016
Question 6 easily passes at the polls in the Midcoast
Wed, 11/09/2016 - 6:00am
Voters in Knox and Waldo counties apparently don’t have too much trouble deciding that funding transportation needs is a wise investment, as they easily approved Question 6, which raised a lot of money for a bond, which is then matched - and then some - by federal funds. Question 6: Citizen's Initiative Do you favor a $100,000,000 bond issue for construction, reconstruction and rehabilitation of highways and bridges and for facilities, equipment and property acquisition...
Running tallies on Senate District 12: Dave Emery vs. Dave Miramant
Wed, 11/09/2016 - 5:45am
In a close race between Dave Emery and Dave Miramant for Senate District 12, the final numbers have yet to be set. Senate District 12 includes Appleton, Camden, Cushing, Friendship, Hope, Isle au Haut, Matinicus, North Haven, Owls Head, Rockport, Rockland, St. George, Thomaston, South Thomaston, Union and Warren. Senate District 12 Dave Emery, R-Tenants Harbor Dave Miramant, D-Camden Appleton 440 405 Camden 997 2,416 Cushing 527 318 Friendship 483 246 Hope 463 555 Isle au...
Elections 2016
As a block, Midcoast voters approve initiative to raise the minimum wage
Wed, 11/09/2016 - 5:30am
If there was a prize for garnering the largest spread of votes in favor of Question 4, which at the polls Tuesday was the Citizen’s Initiative to raise the minimum hourly wage, Camden won with 2,4015 people casting votes in favor of the measure compared to 965 against. Following close behind, and nearly neck-and-neck, were Belfast and Rockland. Belfast had 2,557 votes in favor compared to 1,325 against, and Rockland had 2,37 in favor and 1,189 against. Those figures represent about twice as...
Elections 2016
Waldo County voters say “No” to Question 3, Knox County voters say “Yes”
Wed, 11/09/2016 - 5:15am
Waldo County voters were fairly adamant at the polls Tuesday, with all but Belfast, Islesboro and Lincolnville coming out against the measure to require background checks before firearms can be sold or transferred. In Knox County, voters in the towns of Cushing, Friendship, Hope, Union, Warren and Washington were the ones to do the same and turn down the measure. Adding up the towns in each county, Waldo County overwhelmingly voted Question 3 down, 13,629 to 8,839; while Knox County’s voted in...
Elections 2016
Knox and Waldo counties vote in support of Question 2-Public Education Fund
Wed, 11/09/2016 - 5:00am
Though voters in individual towns, and towns in each county went back and forth in their support, or not, of the Citizen’s Initiative to fund public schools with a new tax on individual income above $200,000, when the totals were calculated voters in both Knox and Waldo counties favored the measure. In Knox County, the total vote was 12,497 in favor and 10,722 against. And in Waldo County it came out to be 11,214 in favor and 10,629 against. There are still a handful of towns in each county yet...
Elections 2016
Knox County votes in favor of legalizing marijuana, Waldo County opposed
Wed, 11/09/2016 - 4:45am
Votes in Knox and Waldo counties had different views about whether to legalize the possession and use of marijuana, with voters in Waldo County voting against the measure, 11,298 to 10,887; and voters in Knox County voting in favor, 12,071 to 11,267. Statewide, the question overnight Tuesday has not been officially declared one way or the other, as many precincts have yet to finish tabulating and reporting their results and thus far, the results are being reported as 50.88 percent in favor and...
Elections 2016
Rank Choice Voting passes in Knox and Waldo counties
Wed, 11/09/2016 - 4:30am
The margin for passage of Question 5, the Citizen’s Initiative to vote for candidates by a rank choice system, was more slim in Waldo County than in Knox County, but at the end of the day, both counties’ totals came in to support the measure. Question 5: Citizen's Initiative Do you want to allow voters to rank their choices of candidates in elections for U.S. Senate, Congress, Governor, State Senate, and State Representative, and to have ballots counted at the state level in...
Elections 2016
Arrison wins Belfast City Council Ward 5 seat by 54 votes
Wed, 11/09/2016 - 4:00am
BELFAST — In the City Council race for Ward Five, John Arrison came out on top with 1,401 votes to Christopher Dyer’s 1,347. In Wards 1 and 2, Arrison earned 336 votes, in Wards 3 and 4 he earned 393 and in Ward 5 474 people voted for him. In addition, 198 absentee voters selected Arrison, for the total 1,401 votes. The breakdown for Dyer included 307 votes in Wards 1 and 2, 397 votes in Wards 3 and 4, 386 votes in Ward 5, and 257 votes by absentee ballot. There were two uncontested City...
Elections 2016
Zeigler wins Maine House-District 96 race in Waldo County
Wed, 11/09/2016 - 3:30am
With all town election results in, Stanley Zeigler (D-Lincolnville) has won the race for Maine House District 96 against Ryan Harmon (R-Palermo) 2,633 to 2,210. Christine Burstein would have been the incumbent candidate, had she chosen to run for re-election, but she did not. WALDO COUNTY RESULTS Stanley Zeigler (D) Ryan Harmon (R) Belmont 257 278 Liberty 268 271 Lincolnville 982 517 Montville 375 248 Morrill 233 277 Palermo 292 544 Searsmont 459 352 TOTAL 2,866 2,487
Elections 2016
Incumbent Susan Longley poised to win another term as Waldo County Judge of Probate
Wed, 11/09/2016 - 3:00am

With just four towns left to report their voting results, and already with an unbeatable margin, it is safe to say at this early hour (3:05 a.m.) on Nov. 9 that incumbent Susan W. Longley (D-Liberty) is poised to win back her seat, and continue for another term as Waldo County Judge of Probate. WALDO COUNTY RESULTS Susan W. Longley (D-Liberty) Susan C. Thiem (I-Lincolnville) Belfast 2,575 1,089 Belmont 321 217 Brooks - - Burnham - - Frankfort 399 217 Freedom 279 120 Islesboro 291 109 Jackson...
Elections 2016
Rosey Gerry wins Lincolnville Selectmen’s seat by 42 votes
Wed, 11/09/2016 - 2:00am

LINCOLNVILLE - The race for the remainder of Lincolnville Selectman Cathy Hardy’s vacated seat on the Board of Selectmen came down to two of the three candidates on the ballot Tuesday, Nov. 8, with Rosendel “Rosey” Gerry garnering the most votes (634) against Josh Gerritsen (592). The third candidate, Gina Sawyer, earned 173 votes on the ticket, and three write-in candidates, Joshua Treat, Debbie Fullington and Doris Weed, received one vote each. Gerry, a former selectmen, said during his...
Elections 2016
RSU 71 Referendum passes, despite defeats in Belmont, Morrill and Swanville
Wed, 11/09/2016 - 2:00am

Belfast voters helped carry the RSU 71 school construction and renovation bond question well into the favorable margin, with the total votes from the five school district towns coming in at 3,705 to 2,823. Voters in Belmont, Morrill and Swanville defeated the question, but the wide margin of “Yes” votes in Belfast and Searsmont gave it a win. Following is the voting breakdown. Question 1 - Do you favor authorizing the school board of Regional School Unit Not. 71 (RSU 71) to...
Mid-Coast Solid Waste issue decided
Camden, Hope, Lincolnville, Rockport to contract with ecomaine for solid waste disposal
Wed, 11/09/2016 - 12:00am

The decision has been made to go with ecomaine for the disposal of trash from Mid-Coast Solid Waste Corporation, according to the voters in Camden, Hope, Lincolnville and Rockport, the four towns that currently process, recycle, bury and transport from their trash. The disposal of trash, which currently is trucked to the Penobscot Energy Recovery Corp. incinerator in Orrington, has occupied the nonprofit that governs Mid-Coast Solid Waste and town leaders as the deadline for closing out on the...
Anne Beebe-Center is re-elected to the Maine House of Representatives
Tue, 11/08/2016 - 11:30pm

Anne Beebe-Center, D-Rockland, earned 2,512 votes at the polls, and Donald Robishaw, R-Rockland received 1,984 in the race to represent District 93 in Augusta. District 93 comprises Rockland and Owls Head. House District 93 Anne Beebe-Center Donald Robishaw Owls Head 491 503 Rockland 2,021 1,481 TOTAL 2,512 1,984
Favors Clinton, most state initiatives
Camden approves noise ordinance, outdoor boat storage ordinance, goes with ecomaine
Tue, 11/08/2016 - 11:30pm

Camden voters turned out in full force Nov. 8 and gave sweeping approval for Hillary Clinton, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree, signing a trash contract with ecomaine, approving noise limitations and a minimum wage hike, as well as building a new $25 million Midcoast School of Technology facility on the school’s existing Rockland site. Camden’s results are as follows: President: Hillary Clinton, 2,430 Gary Johnson, 80 Jill Stein, 60 Donald Trump, 802 Rep. to Congress: Mark Holbrook, 803 Chellie...
Owen Casas takes House District 94: Camden, Islesboro, Rockport
Tue, 11/08/2016 - 11:00pm

Owen Casas, I-Rockport, has secured the seat to represent Maine House District 94: Camden, Islesboro, Rockport. House District 94 Kathleen Meil, D-Rockport Owen Casas, I-Rockport Camden 1,796 1,576 Islesboro 220 192 Rockport 1,000 1,297 TOTAL 3,016 3,065
Elections 2016
Palermo voters narrowly approve Shoreland Zoning Ordinance
Tue, 11/08/2016 - 10:45pm
PALERMO — By a vote of 410 to 407, the town of Palermo passed its 2016 Shoreland Zoning Ordinance. The Ordinance applies to all land areas within 250 feet, horizontal distance, of the normal high-water line of great ponds; within 250 feet, horizontal distance, of the normal high-water line of rivers; within 250 feet, horizontal distance, of the upland edge of a freshwater wetland; and within 75 feet, horizontal distance, of the normal high-water line of a stream. This Ordinance also applies to...
How did your town vote?
Knox County tallies for the Presidential election
Tue, 11/08/2016 - 10:30pm
Knox County returns are rolling in. We will add the tallies as they arrive. Knox County comprises Appleton, Camden, Criehaven, Cushing, Friendship, Hope, Isle au Haut, Matinicus, North Haven, Owls Head, Rockport, Rockland, St. George, Thomaston, South Thomaston, Union, Warren, Washington. President Hillary Clinton, Democrat Donald Trump, Republican Jill Stein, Green Independent Gary Johnson, Libertarian Appleton 393 396 17 41 Camden 2,430 802 60 80 Criehaven Cushing 372 440 12 34 Friendship 271...
approves many measures
By nine votes, Rockport says no to building a new library in Rockport Village; approves ordinance amendments
Tue, 11/08/2016 - 9:30pm

By just nine votes, Rockport voters defeated a measure to spending $2 million on a new $4 million library ($2 million was to be raised privately), approved a road acceptance ordinance amendment so that Hawthorne Drive will convert from private to public purview; eliminated what some say is an outdated and cumbersome sidewalk ordinance; and signed a contract with the Southern Maine-based ecomaine for disposal of solid waste. They voted no by just a hair to legalizing marijuana, and approved gun...
Record number of voters, three ballots brought 75-minute wait to cast ballot...
Slow, finicky machine prompts Lincolnville to employ ballot collection ‘tote’ to speed voting Tuesday
Tue, 11/08/2016 - 7:30pm

LINCOLNVILLE — Obtaining a ballot and an empty curtained booth in which to fill in the circles beside one's choices was a quick process for voters in Lincolnville throughout the day, but up until about 1 p.m., the wait time to deposit the three ballots into the tabulating machine took more than an hour. And that was 60-75 minutes of standing with as many as 100 other voters in the Lincolnville Central School gym in a snaking line, ala Disney World, except the payoff was not a ride down Splash...
Heavy, heavy voter turnout for Election Day from Belfast to Rockland, and beyond
Tue, 11/08/2016 - 1:15pm

MIDCOAST — Yes, we used the word heavy twice. It will become the word for the day and seemed the appropriate way to verbalize this voting day in Maine's Midcoast area. From Belfast to Rockland both election wardens and town clerks have used that word along with "swamped," overwhelming" and "wonderful" to describe the turnout for casting ballots. In Belfast, Ward 5 Deputy Warden Catherine Holland and Ward 5 Warden Tina Young said that voter turnout had been good for the ward so far this morning...
New record expected for absentee ballot returns in Maine
Mon, 11/07/2016 - 4:00pm
The Maine State Bar Association reported: “According to the Secretary of State, as of November 1, more than 220,000 Mainers had requested absentee ballots for the November 8 election, and more than 160,000 had already voted using this process. Thursday, November 3, was the last day for voters to pick up absentee ballots. The record for most votes cast by absentee ballot is 237,000 from the 2008 presidential election, where almost 237,000 Mainers voted using this method. The number of Mainers...
Letter to the Editor: In support of Josh Gerritsen
Sat, 11/05/2016 - 2:30pm
Lincolnville residents are lucky to have choices this year when they elect their next select board representative, and although I'm not a Lincolnville resident myself, I wanted to offer a few thoughts about my friend, Josh Gerritsen, for those who might be interested and are still deciding who will get their vote. Josh and I graduated together in the same class of Camden HIlls Regional High School and both made the choice to return to the Midcoast after college. I know he shares in the deep...
Letter to the Editor: In support of Rosey Gerry
Fri, 11/04/2016 - 4:00pm
Lincolnville is faced with a unique situation this coming election. A valued select board member and life-long community member is ending her term early, leaving a seven-month opening. Board of Selectmen terms are for three years. I have had the privilege to serve the community for five years. I was surprised how long it took to learn all the facets of the job. If it weren't for the kindness and mentorship of our Town Administrator and board members, it would have taken me even longer. Though...
Letter to the Editor: We will be well served if Susan Longley is re-elected
Fri, 11/04/2016 - 3:45pm
Susan Longley has been an innovative probate judge. No doubt one of her most successful innovations has been the institution of a mediation system for disputed family cases, such as guardianships and wills. Mediation has proved to be an effective alternative to lawsuits for several reasons. It is less costly and time consuming than trying to settle disputes through the court system. The greatest advantage is that parties in dispute have a stronger commitment to a resolution that they helped to...
Letter to the Editor: Owen Casas is the easy choice
Fri, 11/04/2016 - 3:45pm
The easy choice – Owen Casas In an election year full of tough decisions at both the local and national level, I'm relieved to be faced with an easy choice for Maine's House District 94 Representative. In the past couple of years, I have witnessed Owen's strong work ethics, love for our community, and his unbiased ability to listen to all sides of a discussion. Rockport is stronger because of Owen's seat on our Select Board, helping to bring about working solutions to our public library woes,...
Letter to the Editor: In support of Ed Glaser
Fri, 11/04/2016 - 3:45pm
Tragically, I can't vote for my dad, Ed Glaser, for Rockland City Council. But I can urge you to! I can't imagine a better person to be on the council. And not just because he's my dad. He's been dedicated to the issues of Rockland for decades and since I was little has engaged me in discussions about politics: taxes, wealth inequality and all that fun stuff. Even people who know they won't agree with him on every issue were asking my dad to run. I think it's because they trust his...
Waldo County
Letter to the Editor: In support of Susan Longley for judge of probate
Fri, 11/04/2016 - 3:30pm
We have the opportunity in Waldo County to re-elect a judge of probate whose work over the past years has benefited those who appear in her court and the taxpayers. How lucky can we get? Judge Susan Longley deserves our support and our thanks. Susan Longley instituted an incentive-based monthly co-payment system for those seeking financial aid for court fees. The system dignifies those with limited funds, making them feel as though they are paying at least some of their way and encourages them...
Letter to the Editor: Support Rosie Gerry in his bid for Lincolnville Selectman
Fri, 11/04/2016 - 3:15pm
I would like you to support Rosie Gerry in his bid for Lincolnville Board of Selectmen. I feel that his prior years on the board and vast knowledge of the town make him the best candidate for this short term. The Board is getting ready to start the budget process for next year and Rosie's input into this process has been very helpful in the past. When putting together this information in the past, we have relied heavily on David Kinney's knowledge of how and why we have done things. Also on...
Letter to the Editor: Thibodeau works for people in Waldo County
Fri, 11/04/2016 - 3:15pm
I've known Sen. Mike Thibodeau for more than a decade. He has worked hard for the people in Waldo County. I know this because he helped my family sort through a very complex issue when we needed assistance. Our problem was enormous to our family, but probably not the most important thing on the senator's list. He listened carefully to us and treated our situation with great respect, giving the problem his full attention. I am a certified nursing assistant working at Tall Pines in Belfast. Sen...
Letter to the Editor: An update from Marc Ratner - Camden Select Board
Fri, 11/04/2016 - 3:00pm
As I joined the Camden Select Board in mid- June [2016], I thought this might be a good time to write an update on the experience. The experience is much like viewing an iceberg. Only 10 percent of an iceberg can be seen. The other 90 percent is below the waterline. Working on the Select Board is much like that. 10% of what we do seems to be noticed by the public – even those looking closely. But the other 90 percent is where the real work is. Making a rough count I've been to six Select Board...
Overseer of the voting booth, the hub of the community
All hail the Municipal Clerk: Fair, patient, accurate, they are the ‘Remembrancers’
Thu, 11/03/2016 - 4:30pm

The unsung heroes in all Midcoast towns are the municipal clerks. You may not know them, but they probably know you, or at least, your vital birth, marriage and death stats. These are the quiet, efficient overseers of local government, and their duties may range from taking minutes at budget committee meetings to ensuring that elections proceed without a hitch. Both tasks are significant, and glitches in either can spell legal trouble for the city or town. Clerks, and their deputies, preside...
Voter’s Guides to the Maine Initiatives: Marijuana, education tax, gun background check, minimum wage, ranked choice voting
Thu, 11/03/2016 - 3:45pm

The League of Women Voters of Maine and the Maine Secretary of State have both produced in-depth and information guides to the five initiatives and one bond measure that is before all Maine voters this Nov. 8. Their easy-to-read publications also provide information on other questions and candidates. Here are links to both: Easy to Read Voter Guide, Maine General Election (League of Women Voters) The Maine Secretary of State has compiled a Nov. 8, 2016, ...
Rockland, Rockport, Camden, Hope and Owls Head area
Aldersgate Methodist Church offers rides for early voters
Mon, 10/24/2016 - 1:00pm
The Aldersgate United Methodist Church is offering free transportation to the polls for early absentee voting on either Friday, October 28, or Tuesday, November 1, from 1 to 4 p.m. on each day. Rides are offered without regard for party affiliation. No advice or voting recommendations will be provided. The church believes strongly that no one should be prevented from voting because of lack of transportation. Please phone the church at 596-5715 on Oct. 28 or Nov. 1 when you are ready for your...
Meet your candidate...
Lincolnville Board of Selectmen Candidate: Gina Sawyer
Mon, 10/24/2016 - 10:45am

Gina Sawyer is seeking the open one-year term, November 2016 to June 2017, on the Lincolnville Board of Selectmen, Assessors and Overseers of the Poor. The seat became available before it expired, due to the resignation of selectman and secretary Cathy Hardy, whose term was to expire June 2017. What is your background, personal bio information?   I was born in Camden, and lived in Camden and Lincolnville all my life and went to school at Camden-Rockport. I...
Oct. 24 and 26. Public invited to submit questions
Camden hosts political debates: Emery and Miramant, Casas and Meil
Mon, 10/24/2016 - 8:30am

Camden will host two candidate forums to allow voters to meet the candidates for the Maine Legislature and Senate and hear their views on important issues. The debates will take place at the Camden Town Office in the Washington Street Conference Room Oct. 24 and 26. Dave Emery, R-Tenants Harbor, and Dave Miramant, D-Camden, will square off Monday, October 24, at 6:30 p.m. in their pursuit of representing Senate District 12, which comprises Appleton, Camden, Cushing, Friendship, Hope, Isle au...
Letter to the editor: Apology from Gov. LePage is requested
Thu, 10/20/2016 - 12:00pm
Yesterday, October 18, Governor LePage was quoted in the Bangor Daily News as saying “I am not confident that we are going to have a clean election Maine.” Well, after 18 years as a poll worker here in Rockport, I am completely confident. I have worked every election, June and November, except two — the time I was on the ballot, running for our town Budget Committee, and this coming election. I am not on the ballot, but I am known in town for being in favor of the bond article for a...
Meet your candidate...
Lincolnville Board of Selectmen Candidate: Rosendel Gerry
Mon, 10/17/2016 - 12:15pm

Rosendel “Rosey” Gerry is seeking the open one-year term, November 2016 to June 2017, on the Lincolnville Board of Selectmen, Assessors and Overseers of the Poor. The seat became available before it expired, due to the resignation of selectman and secretary Cathy Hardy, whose term was to expire June 2017. What is your background, personal bio information? As for my personal background, only a few in Lincolnville know! But through a great bribe, Dave Kinney...
Meet your candidate...
Lincolnville Board of Selectmen Candidate: Josh Gerritsen
Mon, 10/17/2016 - 12:15pm

Josh Gerritsen is seeking the open one-year term, November 2016 to June 2017, on the Lincolnville Board of Selectmen, Assessors and Overseers of the Poor. The seat became available before it expired, due to the resignation of selectman and secretary Cathy Hardy, whose term was to expire June 2017. What is your background, personal bio information? I grew up in Midcoast Maine and left to pursue a career elsewhere, like most young people do. I am a graduate...
Letter to the editor: 12 Maine sheriffs oppose gun background check initiative
Tue, 10/11/2016 - 11:15am
The undersigned sheriffs in the state of Maine announce our formal opposition to Question 3, a ballot initiative expanding firearm background checks that will appear on the ballot this fall. We strongly believe the people of Maine should know that the Chief Law Enforcement Officer from 12 of the 16 counties who are elected to protect your families and homes do not support the Question 3 ballot initiative. This measure will do nothing to stop evil people from getting their hands on guns. In fact...
Letter to the editor: Fulford will represent
Mon, 10/10/2016 - 2:30pm
Driving around Waldo County, I am constantly told how to vote and who to vote for. So much information is available I worry that reading all this advice might make me a hazard to other people on the road. However, I've not seen any signs asking for my opinion. In November, I want to vote for someone who will representme! After all, aren't some of them even called representatives? To represent a group of people a person needs to listen, I mean really listen, to what everyone is saying - whether...
Letter to the editor: Fulford Won’t Leave Federal Health Care Money on the Table
Mon, 10/10/2016 - 1:45pm
Why is Maine refusing $3 million in federal grant dollars to help young people who need mental health counseling and support services? Why won’t the state accept federal dollars to expand Medicaid (MaineCare) so that many more Mainers can have access to health care when the federal government will pay the overwhelming majority of the costs? This makes no sense. We send our tax dollars to Washington. We should benefit from the federal taxes we pay. Mr. LePage has instructed Executive Departments...
Letter to the editor: A Dutch citizen for Fulford
Mon, 10/10/2016 - 11:45am
My husband and I feel very fortunate to call Maine our home, and to raise our children in this beautiful area. Unfortunately, I do often get questioned on why I am staying here. I am a Dutch citizen living here with a green card. When I was 40 weeks pregnant and working people asked me “If you were in the Netherlands, wouldn’t you be on maternity leave by now? Do you ever think of moving back?” They asked me when my parents came over, who are retired in their early 60s and have good pensions, “...
Letter to the editor: Belfast City Council endorses Ranked Choice Voting
Mon, 10/10/2016 - 11:15am
The Mayor and all Belfast City Council members express our unanimous support for Ranked Choice Voting referendum question 5, a common-sense reform that will empower voters and restore majority rule. It would eliminate the need for strategic voting and prevent concerns regarding the “spoiler” effect. Places that have already implemented Ranked Choice Voting have reported less-negativity in their elections. Our current system hasn’t been working for voters. In 9 of the last 11 races for Maine’s...
Meet your candidate
House District 94 Candidate: Owen Casas
Fri, 10/07/2016 - 10:15am

Owen Casas, I-Rockport, is seeking the House seat for District 94, which comprises Camden, Rockport and Islesboro. Owen Casas was born and raised in Washington, Maine, and now lives with his wife, Marci, and three children in Rockport. He is a honor graduate of the University of Maine, and is currently perusing a master’s degree from Case Western Reserve University in Positive Organizational Development. Owen is a longtime stone mason and currently sits on the Rockport Select Board...
Plan to attend town discussions about Mid-Coast Solid Waste future
Thu, 10/06/2016 - 3:15pm

Over the next month and into November, as Manager of your Mid-Coast Solid Waste transfer facility, I and a representative of ecomaine will be meeting with the public and our member select boards to discuss the benefits of a “yes” vote on November 8 for the proposed ecomaine contract recommended by the Board of Mid-Coast Solid Waste. This proposal evolved as a compromise after voters in three of our four towns turned down a 20-year commitment with ecomaine. The compromise provides a sufficient...
Letter to the editor: Vote for Josh Gerritsen
Thu, 10/06/2016 - 3:00pm
When Lincolnville was celebrating its 200 birthday over a decade ago it was mentioned at a celebration gathering that Maine's greatest export was its children. Many of our sons and daughters in the midcoast area leave the towns they were brought up in to pursue education and careers away. But this historical trend may be changing. Over the last few years I've noticed many young people who have left the area are returning to pursue a life in Maine. They are community minded. One returning native...

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Everyday Pottery Studio annual Studio Open House and Garden Tour, July 27 - 28

Event: Sat, Jul 27 - 10:00 am
Author Bill Roorbach to speak in Belfast, Aug. 1

Event: Thu, Aug 1 - 6:30 pm
Plans to restore Curtis Island Light Station to be topic of Camden Yacht Club talk

Event: Wed, Jul 31 - 7:00 pm
Food Truck Friday comes to Rockport park, July 26

Event: Fri, Jul 26 - 5:00 pm
Jim Gibson to perform at Rockport Masonic Center concert series, July 24

Event: Wed, Jul 24 - 6:00 pm
Megunticook Trail Festival enters 5th year

Event: Sat, Sep 7 - 7:00 am
Open Garden Days visits three gardens on Treat Street

Event: Sat, Aug 3 - 10:00 am
Camden Summer Sounds: Primo Cubano

Event: Sun, Aug 11 - 4:00 pm
Arts on the Hill brings Darshan Music, Aug. 1

Event: Thu, Aug 1 - 5:30 pm
Camden Summer Sounds: The Right Track

Event: Sun, Aug 4 - 4:00 pm
Retrospective exhibit of mixed-media artist Charles Wilder Oakes on display

Event: Thu, Aug 8 - 4:00 pm
Plan ahead for Maine Open Farm Day, July 28, with Maine DACF

Event: Sun, Jul 28 - 10:00 am
Local Color Gallery founder to give short talk during Fourth Friday Art Walk

Event: Fri, Jul 26 - 5:00 pm
Bird Banding talk at Merryspring, July 30

Event: Tue, Jul 30 - 12:00 pm
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Event: Tue, Aug 6 - 7:00 pm
Park ranger to share Maine experiences at Quarry Hill, Aug. 8

Event: Thu, Aug 8 - 1:30 pm
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Event: Sat, Aug 10 - 5:30 pm

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