Over the last couple of years I have been more aware of the political climate than at any time in the past, and I have been voting for almost 60 years. I have been impressed by Erin Herbig more so…
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I want to thank Senator Angus King for his continuing advocacy for people with preexisting health conditions.
Four years ago, my granddaughter was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes, a…
To the Editor:
I urge voters in Senate District 12 to return Dave Miramant to the Maine Senate where he can continue building on the successes of his previous terms. He worked to expand…
I am supporting Jan Dodge for House District 97 (Belfast, Waldo and Northport) because she is a strong advocate for education and health care for all.
Jan has been a frequent voice in…
Rockland City Council is about to consider an ordinance for historic preservation. At first it will have no teeth. That delights some people and scares others. This is a common reaction. Rockland…
Jan Dodge has my vote for the Maine House of Representatives from Belfast, Waldo, and Northport.
I have experienced Jan’s vitality in more than one community organization, and have found…
I was glad to hear that our Maine State Senator Dave Miramant is running for reelection again this year, after his first two successful terms representing our district. Even in the sometimes smarmy…
I have known Erin Herbig since her days as a state champion athlete at BAHS. I have followed her political career with growing admiration, including her selection as House Majority Leader for the…
Have you made a visit to Rockland’s City Council Chambers lately? If not, you’ve missed something special – the words of your fellow citizens on the walls. These quotations are from the hundreds…
I find the current state of our political discourse/climate, both nationally and at the state level, so disheartening, and sometimes frightful. So, it should come as no surprise that I sensed real…
It’s about learning. As a high school teacher, school board member, and most importantly a parent, I’m tuned into issues impacting public education. It’s a life-long quest for advocates and…
Given that there is a sign on Curtis Street noting that trucks may not turn right onto Union Street, one hopes the town of Camden will pursue compensation to repair the damage inflicted on the…
Since becoming District Attorney in Waldo County, I have been extremely lucky to work with the Waldo County Sheriff Jeff Trafton. I have consistently been impressed as I work with him and as I…
A sincere thank you to the Camden Public Library and to the community for their support for Freddie’s, a musical focusing on Vietnam Veterans, ten years after the war.
The cast…
Dear Editor:
Unifying voice.
I am so pleased to have a candidate like Erin Herbig on the ticket for November's upcoming Maine Senate District #11 race. She currently serves as…
We would like to send a huge "THANK YOU!" to the City of Rockland and all its citizens for once again hosting the annual Maine Boat & Home Show during the second weekend of August. Thousands…
On Saturday, August 11, 2018 my husband was fishing at the Landing at Seven Tree Pond in Union. We wanted to thank the nurse and EMT who helped him when he fell and gashed his head on the rocks. …
A few years ago I was campaigning, working very hard to win the seat for District 96 (Belmont, Lincolnville, Liberty, Morrill, Montville, Searsmont and Palermo) in Waldo County. Now, two…
Everyone is in denial some of the time at least, that's part of being human. We just don't want to…
The [Camden-Rockport] School Board is not being held very accountable. Some of us who have always lived in Camden will not be able to pay our taxes in our old age. We are not being paid what the…
There was a time in America's history when a man's honor was as good as his handshake, even if he was running for political office.
Now it is nearly unheard of to find an honorable person…
I write this letter in support of Erin Herbig’s candidacy for State Senator of District 11. I have known Erin since her high school days. I had a front row seat watching her train, compete, and lead…
In light of the current movement toward eating local, knowing one’s farmer, and environmentally and ethically responsible food choices, I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself…
As a 70 year old, I am naturally concerned about issues affecting the elderly.
In my case, I have good health insurance and a decent retirement income. However, many other elderly citizens of…
On behalf of Trekkers, my sincere gratitude is extended to everyone who made Trekkers' "Journey into Art" Silent Art Auction on July 25th such a successful event. Over 70 people joined us on a…
I remember when MBNA was praised as a “clean business,” and a welcome boon to Belfast. Once built, the worst ecological impact was “the tremendous amount of water” used in watering its…
A quick note to recognize Rockland resident Dan Bookham, and his employer, Allen Insurance and Financial, for their collective efforts to bring the Viking ship, Draken Harald Harfagre, to…
My concerns about the City of Belfast welcoming Nordic Aquafarms remain, despite the PR campaign both city officials and NAF have been waging. Why risk increased pollution of Penobscot Bay by a…
The recent visit of the replica Viking ship Draken Harald Hafagre was a huge success and a real feather in the cap for Rockland.
Given Rockland’s deep maritime heritage as well as…
Concerns have been voiced about harm from land-based Atlantic salmon farm proposals poop discharge through underwater pipes extending into Penobscot Bay from the shore. Proposed waste pipe…
You may not be aware of this, but the City of Belfast is giving almost a quarter of a million dollars to Nordic Aquafarms (NAF) to “sweeten the deal” of letting it build an industrial fish farm in…
Dear Editor,
As a 70 year old, I am naturally concerned about issues affecting the elderly.
In my case, I have good health insurance and a decent retirement income. However, many…
Last month, on June 4th, Trekkers celebrated with this year's 22 graduating seniors. Team Patagonia and Team North Face came together at Watts Hall in Thomaston for their Trekkers graduation…
I am writing in support of Erin Herbig, who is running for the Maine State Senate in November. I have listened to Erin talk about her beliefs and her passion for the people of Waldo County. Erin…
Dear Senator Collins,
“...the best way that I can contribute...is to remain a member of the United…
Hello,
In a letter to the editor that was published online this morning (…
In a letter to the editor that was published online this morning (…
Scott Pruitt, head of the Environmental Protection Agency, is gone. Paying him homage recently was Oklahoma's Sen. James Inhofe, who said Pruitt has been "single minded at restoring the EPA to its…
Dear Editor,
Representative Erin Herbig has long been an advocate for keeping young Mainers in-state. The youth of Maine, myself included, love this state and want to be able to feel that…
This letter is written to express my appreciation for the many volunteers and the many businesses and organizations that support Rockland Main Street’s annual Summer Solstice Celebration Street…
On Friday, and again today, Monday, I have walked six miles of Rockland, following different routes. With two exceptions, these are photographs I took along the "good" street, the sections of…
I am very pleased and proud to endorse my friend, Erin Herbig, for the Maine State Senate, representing Waldo County (District 11).
Erin has served as a state representative (representing Belfast…
I want to thank the Election Clerks and Poll Workers for their outstanding work on the June 12 Primary Day. Voter turnout for a June primary broke records at many polls, plus, Ranked Choice…
I don't usually question school funding issues, nor frankly do most people in town. Historically the people here support the funding level requested each year, but this is jeopardized when a project…
As part of the Monday, June 11, 2018 City of Rockland agenda, the Council will consider extending the existing License and Operation Agreement to the YMCA f"or an additional two years, under the same…
On behalf of the Trekkers staff, students and the Thomaston Trek 2018 planning committee, I want to express my sincere gratitude to all the local businesses and individuals who helped make our…
I was terribly disappointed in the lack of leadership shown by the Rockport Select Board and the majority of the Camden Select Board (Marc Ratner being the exception) yesterday. Both…
As an early childhood educator and mother of a three-year-old child, it is important to me that we have a powerful advocate for accessible education for our youngest residents and to support our…
“ I’m With Jayne” Crosby Giles for Maine House of Representatives. Jayne comes from a family that gives back to the community. She served us well as a Representative from…
"It is with great pleasure that I endorse Jayne Giles for the Maine Senate. I was honored to work for Jayne for seven years, and I witnessed many times over during those years as our MaineStream…
When I met Erin Herbig eight years ago as a first time candidate, I appreciated her strong handshake and the determination I saw in her eye contact. I was impressed with her intelligence,…
