While the national insanity rises to a feverish pitch, we have a single woman representing Belfast, Waldo, and Northport in Augusta who has been serving us steadily with distinction: State…

Many people are justifiably angry and frustrated about their circumstances today and seem to need somebody to blame. It is often other people who act, look and think differently from them.
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As residents of Rockland and Owls Head, we have an opportunity to elect someone as our State Representative who has demonstrated an enduring love and concern for this great mid-coast community. …

I am voting for Dave Miramant for Maine State Senate from District 12.

Senator Miramant has served this district extremely well during his time in Augusta- this will be his final term…

When senseless acts of racism and anti-Semitism were occurring throughout our country, Bill Pluecker stepped up to help our synagogue secure a Homeland Security grant to insure a safe haven of…

As a longtime advocate of safe, affordable housing and as a past president and current director at Midcoast Habitat for Humanity, I am pleased to endorse Councilwoman Valli Geiger in her bid to…

The Belfast Free Library is currently launching its Annual Appeal.  The outcome of this important event will help shape the library’s financial integrity and relevance for the upcoming year.…

I enthusiastically support William “Bill” Plueker for State Representative, serving Warren, Hope, Appleton, and Eastern Union. 

I’ve known Bill for about 12 years.  He and his wife are…

It is my pleasure to enthusiastically support Mr. Gordon Page for Maine Senate District 12.

Gordon was literally the first individual to extend a memorable warm welcome to the Midcoast…

I am voting for Mike Mullins for the Maine State Legislature for House District 93, Rockland and Owls Head.  We need someone in Augusta with vision and fire in the belly enthusiasm to bring it off…

As an architect, I have, over the years, had the opportunity to work with both state and federal housing agencies in the development of affordable housing for the people of Maine.

For…

Did you know Rockland has a skatepark at Oceanside High School? Maybe you remember when it was built in a student-led effort in 2002, when damaged sections were removed in 2013, or when…

Mike Mullins is a problem solver.  Since moving to Maine he has taken an abandoned quarry, once an ecological disaster, and made it into a natural wonder. On one occasion we watched as the geese…

The only question before the voters on the Town of Camden November Ballot is Article 2, asking to approve an “Order of Condemnation,” with “just compensation,” for 120 square feet at 225…

I’ve always been a people person.  What I mean by that is that I judge people by who they are, not what political party they align with, the color of their skin, their sexual preference, or…

Why is Maine so attractive to born-elsewhere politicians? It’s not as if we can’t grow our own. Senator Angus King hails from Virginia and went to law school there. Early in this current election…

As a recent transplant to Knox County, I offer my support of Senator Dave Miramant for reelection to the Maine Senate for many reasons, several very close to me.

It’s heartening to know…

I am voting for Chip Curry to represent all of Waldo County in the Maine State Senate and writing to urge others to do so too.

Over the last few decades, Chip has lived in Knox, Unity, and…

My name is Nicole Poland. I run the Maine Operations for Sierra Peaks Corporation, formally known as Tibbetts Industries. I met Gordon Page over a year ago, we spoke of my career and my needs to…

Dear Editor,

I want to say thank you to Senator Susan Collins for sponsoring the bi-partisan National Clean Energy Week resolution that passed in Congress. Clean energy and a clean…

I’m writing to recommend a YES vote on Article 2 on the Town of Camden. Passage will enable Camden to move forward to build a half-mile-long new sidewalk along Washington Street that will provide…

I'm supporting Valli Geiger in her run to represent House District 93 - Rockland and Owl's Head in the state legislature. Honestly, when I heard that the seat was coming open, I thought about…

Jan Dodge is running for re-election in House District #97 Belfast, Northport and Waldo. During the previous legislative session Jan worked tirelessly for us. When she is re-elected she certainly…

I was happy to see your October 9 article on the new Wales Park Community Garden in Belfast. But perhaps Nordic Aquafarms, which, according to the article, contributed to the acquisition of a…

As a staunch defender of the First Amendment, I was disappointed that a Trump supporter had her sign painted over. As a volunteer who placed Biden/Harris signs around my town, I was discouraged at…

We are living through mind boggling changes. The challenges we face are many and varied. But there are always opportunities in times of challenge and change. Leadership is what allows these…

I’ve known Chip Curry since he moved to Waldo County over 25 years ago. He is an exceptional person, who cares deeply about our region and people.  He possesses the experience, integrity, and…

I strongly support the re-election of Representative S. Paige Zeigler for Maine House District 96. He is the candidate in this race who believes in science and educating the next generation to…

It is a privilege to write this letter in support of the election of Louise MacLellan-Ruf to the Rockland City Council.  

As residents of Rockland and neighbors of Louise for more than 10…

Please vote to reelect Stanley Paige Zeigler to represent House District 96. 

Paige has shown that his practical, common sense approach to the issues effectively brings people together for…

The Rockland City Council by a 3-2 vote put Councilor's Nate Davis local minimum wage ordinance on the ballot and I would like to urge the citizens of Rockland to vote no on it.  Please let me…

I first met Gordon Page 33 years ago when our sons played together in Little League. Gordon was a coach and a very good one. We served on the Board of Directors and we both have been Little League…

Jared Golden believes in siding with Nancy Pelosi and the Washington liberals who want a complete takeover of your health care. While he tries and says he doesn’t, Jared Golden sponsored a bill in…

My litmus test when selecting between presidential candidates is twofold. First, a president must be our chief “cheerleader” in support of our country and its people with the ability to inspire…

As a retired teacher, I greatly respect Senator Susan Collins and the work she has done in Washington to support Maine children and young people from Head Start through high school and college. …

For more than 100 years, the members of Waldo County General Hospital Aid have helped to define the hospital as a place the community could turn to for compassionate and high-quality health care.…

Sarah Gideon’s supporters mimic the challenger’s false and hypocritical attacks that simply equate to the laughably absurd.

Let’s begin with the theme that Susan Collins “..has changed”…

In these uncertain times I get up each morning and ask in what way can I have a positive impact for my community, for my family, and for the planet. I am not interested in wasting time…

  In this extraordinary year of the Covid-19 pandemic, many of our routines have taken a backseat as we work to maintain our  health, safety and economic security.  One of these that we may not …

I have known and worked with Chip Curry for over 20 years and I support his election as our next senator to represent Waldo County.

Chip has the experience from working with and around…

As a university professor for the past 35 years, the last 17 of which have been in my home state of Maine, I understand the importance of producing bright and educated young adults.  

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My late husband drove our Representative S. Paige Zeigler to meet his constituents for his first two election cycles. When my husband complained that Paige wasn't liberal enough, Zeigler said, “…

I hope you will  join me and support Chip Curry as the next Waldo County Senator for the Maine Senate.

I have served as Mayor or City Councilor in Belfast for 20 years and when it comes to…

I listened to a discussion on WRFR-93.3 LP the other evening between Maine House District 93 candidates Valli Geiger (D) and Michael Mullins (R).

Mullins stated that a main issue for him…

I have known and worked with Dave Miramant for over 12 years.  As a former Representative, I saw Dave in action in the Senate: always hard working, always focused on the needs of his constituents…

Despite all the things I’ve heard and read, I can’t help wondering why good, intelligent family and friends feel so differently from me over politics, whether we can ever bridge that divide and if…

October 12 we will again commemorate Indigenous People's Day here in Belfast, and in the entire state of Maine.

I am proud that this day is commemorated, but also well aware of how…