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letter to the editor
I remember the “origin story” of Alison McKellar’s political career, when her zeal to improve solid waste handling and recycling on the Midcoast propelled her to a seat on the Camden Select Board…
opinion
Domestic violence advocates talk a lot about safety planning. It is something we engage in on a daily basis on…
letter to the editor
If you believe that medical decisions are personal and should be made by the client/patient in concert with doctors, rather…
letter to the editor
On May 25, the U.S. Supreme Court gutted the federal Clean Water Act of 1972, a landmark law that protects waters that are crucial for…
letter to the editor
What I learned in Covid was that outdoor gathering places are absolutely essential to the health and well- being of a community.…
letter to the editor
I thank Barbara Kent Lawrence, Ed.D for her…
letter to the editor
I must agree with Ms. Hubbard [Letter to the editor:…
letter to the editor
At the upcoming Thomason town meeting on Wednesday June 14, I hope you will join me in voting yes on Article 5 to support the Knox Clinic in creating a Community Health Center at the former prison…
Letter to the editor
While I deeply appreciate the efforts of those who have served on the Camden Select Board in the past, I feel it is time for new energy and the…
letter to the editor
This letter is not about the sale of pieces of The Thomaston Green. It is not about the intended commercial development of The Green or whether or not a public health clinic belongs in Thomaston…
opinion
In discussions surrounding the recent mining issue in Warren and Union, a common theme is what a beautiful place we live in, and we must preserve the clean air and water and out way of life.…
letter to the editor
Thank you Camden mother Sophie Piconi for your comprehensive article (Camden Herald June 2) regarding the upcoming vote for/against marijuana shops in Camden.…
letter to the editor
Jon Eaton’s recent letter notes “the town has followed the old maxim of ‘first, do no harm.’” Were that only so. For the past 18 years, the advocates for building on the…
On Tuesday, June 13, Union voters will have the opportunity to show their support for regulating and controlling industrial metallic mining in our residential town.…
opinion
The economy is in a confusing place right now. There are conflicting narratives about whether we are headed for a recession and mixed signals from different economic indicators. As inflation is…
letter to the editor
As we approach the June 13 election in Camden I’d like to offer a few opinions about this…
letter to the editor
Eighteen years have passed since Thomaston acquired the 15.5-acre site of the former Maine State Prison, and the only thing built there is a gazebo for public enjoyment. I hope we all consider…
letter to the editor
My grandmother, Polly, was a Jewish immigrant. She escaped the pogroms in Russia and came to…
letter to the editor
I am writing to voice my strong support for the Knox County Health Clinic (KCHC) and their proposed re-location to a site on the Thomaston Green. …
letter to the editor
I am voting for Rick Thackeray for re-election to the CSD School Board. Rick is an outstanding representative of our community. He believes in the power of…
A Bird’s Tale
Like many people on the recent very warm, sunny Memorial Day weekend, we decided to head to the beach, where the temps were markedly cooler. We went to a spot that is a favorite of many Mainers…
Letter to the editor
Article 3, the “carved-up” version of Thomaston Green tells the story that “consensus” was reached at the Green Workshops in Fall 2022. The thing is half the town wasn’t…
A Bird’s Tale
It should come as no surprise to learn that some of the greatest mysteries of the bird world are within some of our most common and familiar birds. Take the ever-present blue jay, for example. On…
letter to the editor
If there is one thing I have learned in watching national politics in recent years, it is how important it is to have leaders who understand the legislative process and who unequivocally uphold…
Letter to the editor
As a lifelong Democrat, I am supporting Republican Abden Simmons for State Representative in…
Letter to the editor
Restore Megunticook is a group of Camden residents concerned about flood control, climate change and conservation in the Megunticook watershed. We’re also taxpayers who want our money to be spent…
A Bird’s Tale
We have had the good fortune to be able to be spending time with family in Central Florida, from where we are writing this column. While many birds are just returning to Maine in mid-May, the bulk…
opinion: Alexis de Tocqueville famously singled out town meeting/direct democracy as purest form of democracy ever put into practice
You may not remember, but back in December The Camden Herald offered readers "A look back at 2022" summarizing significant events…
Though I am also disappointed in the results of our students on the English, writing and math benchmarks on the PSATs, I disagree with Mr. Beitler about the causes and solutions.
In 1994,…
letter to the editor
I write this letter to sound a warning about our school system. From 2020-2022 the percent of 11th graders meeting the English and Writing benchmark on the PSAT declined from 81% to 75%. Even…
letter to the editor
I'm writing in support of fair treatment for Skyhook LLC operations in Rockport Harbor. They have been extremely considerate of the factors involved to be good stewards of the Harbor facilities…
I am writing about a concern over the Harbor, specifically the town's contract with Nate Pickering. I understand the negotiation over his contract started last fall so he could plan for his…
A Bird’s Tale
Looking across the valley during a noontime dog walk around our neighborhood a few weeks ago, there among the drab, gray trunks and limbs of yet-to-leaf-out maples and oaks was a burst of yellow.…
Abden brings experience to the table. I was extremely pleased that Abden Simmons received the Republican nod to be our candidate in the special election in June.
While both candidates…
Adas Yoshuron Synagogue in Rockland has sponsored an Easter Day Community Dinner for 31 years, served at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church. We’d like to thank several local businesses for…
Who am I and why I am running. I am currently on the Budget Committee for the town of Camden. I have witnessed the pattern of accepting every proposed increase by the town office representing an…
Just when you thought we were safe for a few months, Gov. Janet Mills has called a special election for June. As you likely noticed, Clint Collamore has resigned his…
Letter to the editor
Abden Simmons for state representative is the right choice. I believe he has the right experience and background to represent us in Augusta. I trust he will…
A Bird’s Tale
Mistakes happen. Even in the bird world. Take for example the osprey that recently tried repeatedly to place sticks atop a tall light pole, high above the Bates College athletic field in Lewiston…
From the Maine Senate
The recent legal challenges surrounding the abortion medication mifepristone have cast a shadow over reproductive rights, not just in Maine, but across the country. While the legal battles…
New Hope Midcoast
Denying someone the right to work or have equal access to money is not only mean and unfair, it’s a form of domestic abuse. Economic abuse is usually minimized and misunderstood because talking…
Letter to the editor
On April 13, the Maine Department of Environmental…
letter to the editor
The Knox Clinic is excited to propose the creation of a Community Health Center on a portion of the Thomaston Green adjacent to Route 1.
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A Bird’s Tale
For much of last week, we were fortunate that our backyard was blessed with the presence of one of our largest and brightest colored sparrows, the fox sparrow. While there are a number of…
Exiro Minerals, out of Toronto and Greater Sudbury, Ontario, Canada, wants to prospect for nickel, copper, and cobalt in 30 square miles of the Georges River Watershed,…
Letter to the editor
Thomaston’s Community and Economic Committee and Knox Clinic could "do the right thing" and purchase the five-plus acre prime location on Route 1 offered for $79,000.…
On March 7, the Town of Camden Select Board met to consider a request by the Harbor Committee to initiate a feasibility…
Opinion
There are many ways for a town to communicate today, but a gentle reminder as you drive by in your car is one of the most effective. The Union Fire Department and Union Ambulance knew this when…
