WASHINGTON, D.C. — Yesterday, U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King, and Congressmen Chellie Pingree and Bruce Poliquin joined a group…
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News from Washington, D.C.
NEWS FROM WASHINGTON, D.C.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) joined several of his colleagues to call on the Food and Drug Administration (…
Industrial Arts
Acknowledging that every storm brings its own headaches and that nobody has a "crystal ball," a municipality can still lessen the impact of extreme weather on its residents through planning and…
On Eating and Loving Food
Does anyone not like biscuits? If so, I don’t know them.
The word biscuit evokes a warm, flaky, somewhat decadent indulgence. There…
NEWS FROM WASHINGTON, D.C.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In remarks from the Senate floor, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) criticized the Senate for rejecting an amendment…
NEWS FROM AUGUSTA
AUGUSTA — Governor Paul R. LePage today administered the oath to Hon. Leigh Ingalls Saufley, Chief Justice, Maine Supreme Judicial Court.…
News from Washington, D.C.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As the debate over the government's ability to access encrypted devices continues, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine)…
Industrial Arts
We happened to drive through Camden the other day around twilight, and noticed the lovely Christmas tree on the green, still lit and still beautiful. It's a bit late in the season, but personally…
Down by the Sea
Once upon a time, which wasn't so long ago, we celebrated Abraham Lincoln's birthday in February and then had a week's vacation from school…
Kristen Lindquist
You probably know your zodiac sign, based on your birthday. If you were born on March 1, you're a Pisces, the Fish. But what's up with that?…
On Eating and Loving Food
I love food. I have an obsession with food and anything food-related.
From the time I wake up and start thinking about what I’ll have for breakfast to the time I finish my last morsel of…
Eva Murray
It was an odd storm, that’s for sure. There was no guarantee that we’d get…
Down to the Sea
What is certainly more “down to the sea” and has a long time history on our coast than sea glass? Many people have a time…
Kristen Lindquist
While living, breathing black bears hibernate in their snow-covered dens, two…
You know me. I’m always looking for opportunities to fill a need and provide something unique and different from everyone else. I’ve got some time so I’ve decided to offer something brand new,…
Dear Old Guy welcomes letters on all subjects, including love, marriage, child rearing, even basic plumbing and medical…
Industrial Arts
Friday, Jan. 23 is National Handwriting Day, the date chosen obviously to coincide with the anniversary of the birth of famous signaturist John Hancock.
Yeah, I know that "…
Down to the sea
A ship is a vessel that is square-rigged on all three masts. The …
“Where the mountains meet the sea” we are to usher in a New Year 2016. We, too, watched the ball come down at Times Square, but…
Dear Old Guy welcomes letters on all subjects, including love, marriage, child rearing, even basic plumbing and medical advice. What he doesn’t know, he is happy to make up…
Industrial Arts
The old year wasn't so bad. I like snowshoeing.
As I write, we are experiencing our first winter weather, and here on this island the sleety sound of not-quite-snow rattles on the skylights…
It's the winter of 1967. I'll be graduating from Camden-Rockport high school in June, if everything goes as planned.
My family moved to Chestnut Street in Camden the fall of 1965 from our…
Kristen Lindquist, MEDITATIONS
This December 25, our gift from Mother Nature will be a big, bright full moon. This final full moon of the…
Dear Old Guy welcomes letters on all subjects, including love, marriage, child rearing, even basic plumbing and medical advice. What he doesn’t know, he is happy to make up. After…
From Senator Angus King
For the last 24 years, Wreaths Across America has honored our nation’s heroes by laying Maine-made balsam fir wreaths on the headstones at Arlington National Cemetery. This meaningful tradition…
Hail To The Rad Kids
There are dual sides to 18-year-old Matt Young and he knows it. There’s a playful, creative side that comes out in his art. And then there’s the kid who doesn’t plan on going to college, but…
Industrial Arts
Most of the media references to Matinicus, if they aren't repeating some over-boiled version of "Lobster Wars" or indulging in clichés about rugged islanders living a unique lifestyle or a simpler…
The Penobscot Falcon
About every five years I get an overwhelming desire that I don't seem able to control for at least a week or two. My only excuse is — as…
Dear Old Guy welcomes letters on all subjects, including love, marriage, child rearing, even basic plumbing and medical…
Dear Old Guy welcomes letters on all subjects, including love, marriage, child rearing, even basic plumbing and medical advice. What he doesn’t know, he is happy to make up. After…
Down by the sea
Years ago, the Midcoast needed transportation in addition to boats. Before cars became prevalent and buses were nonexistent,…
Lighten up!
One of the struggles we Mainers have is people from away not understanding us. It happens all the time. There’s just something about living here that outsiders just don’t get. A new study has…
Dear Old Guy welcomes letters on all subjects, including love, marriage, child rearing, even basic plumbing and medical advice. What he doesn’t know, he is happy to make up. After…
Dear Old Guy welcomes letters on all subjects, including love, marriage, child rearing, even basic plumbing and medical advice. What he doesn’t know, he is happy to make up. After…
I’ve done a lot of different things and had many professions. It’s always been fun and that’s always been the driving force to try something different. Life is short and we shouldn’t waste time…
October 20 2015
Dear Old Guy welcomes letters on all subjects, including love, marriage, child rearing, even basic plumbing and medical advice. What he doesn’t know, he is happy to…
Down to the sea
We mortals know that there is "a time to be born and a time to die.” Down to the sea we know that vessels are built to ply the waters but eventually meet their demise. I would like to tell you…
Dear Old Guy welcomes letters on all subjects, including love, marriage, child rearing, even basic plumbing and medical advice. What he doesn’t know, he is happy to make up.…
I'm sorry to announce that we're having refrigerator problems. It's a Kitchenaid that's probably 14 years old. Up to now, there have been no issues. Yes, the icemaker froze the drain up, but that…
Dear Old Guy welcomes letters on all subjects, including love, marriage, child rearing, even basic plumbing and medical advice. What he doesn’t know, he is happy to make up.…
When the public has a point to make, seize the opportunity
I sometimes get lazy. When people come up to me or shoot me a message saying that they haven’t read anything in the Pilot lately, I know I’m getting lazy. I’ve been busy eating Double Stuff Oreos…
Financially speaking
If you have not reviewed your will in the last four or five years, take a good look at it. The complicated tax planning we went through years ago to limit our tax liabilities may not be necessary…
Fish Soup
I go into the woods fishing and I never know what I'll run into. The trip from Belfast is often two hours plus; is the…
Financially speaking
Of course, each of us would rather make money on our investments than have losses, but tax losses aren't all bad. Eventually, you can get some gain out of them. Basically, you can use the tax…
Financially speaking
What happens to the funds in your 401(k) account when you are eligible for a distribution, especially if some of the contributions were pre-tax and some were after-tax? The IRS has clarified the…
THROUGH MY LENS
ROCKLAND — As we prepare for the start of the fall sports season, I find myself getting excited to start my 15th year…
For The Children of Rockland
The Mayor rushes in
when he thinks someone is being critical
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