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Thursday, February 21, 2019

  • Not As It Should Be—

    On the face of it, Maine has what seems like a wonderfully democratic and inclusive system. Briefly put, any constituent can contact her/his legislator and ask that person to submit a bill to the appropriate committee which ...

  • Adults Put to Shame by Schoolchildren—

    I was driving down Route 1 listening to a report on the radio about the school strike movement demanding action on climate change. A 17-year-old Canadian was asked why she walks out of high school every Friday to ...

  • Our Government Officials Are Responding—

    Next month will be the anniversary of the Belfast Municipal Water District’s first hearings having to do with Nordic Aquafarm’s proposal to build a salmon facility in Belfast. It’s been a very busy year filled with discussions ...

  • AIO Expresses Gratitude for Pies on Parade—

    On behalf of the AIO Food Pantry, Utility Assistance and Child Hunger Programs, we would like to thank everyone involved in providing the most successful Pies on Parade fundraiser to date! This 15th Annual Pies weekend ...

  • Recording Cameras in the Maine House—

    One of the worst things I witnessed in Augusta during the last legislative session was Democrat Assistant Majority Leader, Representative Erin Herbig, whipping votes, which involves pressuring lawmakers to vote a certain way....

  • Trump and His Wall—

    Our country and especially 800,000 federal employees have just been put through an unnecessary ordeal due to President Trump’s fixation with a “Wall” on the U.S./Mexico border. His obsession with his Wall is both a purely ...

  • The Power of Pie—

    On January 23, 2005, the Historic Inns of Rockland held their first Pies on Parade Event. There was a blinding snowstorm that day and 50 brave pie participants made the trek to all five of the venues to help us raise a grand ...

  • Magic Wands and U.S. Reality—

    Do you believe in the power of a magic wand? My fantasy side does. My reality side does not. I keep the two separate. It is considered normal behavior to be able to do that. trump (small “t” deliberate) cannot. That is Reality....

  • Lack of Compassion Is a Terrible Thing—

    I always value Free Press reporter Andy O’Brien’s thoughtful and thorough articles and last week’s piece on Paula Sutton’s letter and Maine’s GOP leaders was no exception.… Sutton made no bones about her racism and her feelings ...

  • Ragged Mountain Ski Patrol Thanks the Community—

    The Ragged Mountain Ski Patrol, a group of volunteer skiers who help keep the Camden Snow Bowl safe, fun and accessible, thanks the community and its businesses for helping to raise money for important patrol investments....

  • Girl Scouts Among 63 Groups Sponsoring Homeless Families Over the Holidays—

    For the third year in a row, Knox County Homeless Coalition (with clients throughout Knox, Waldo, and half of Lincoln counties) through the help of the community was able to make wishes come true during the holidays for more than ...

  • Grandson of a Suffragette Says Thank You—

    Just a note to thank Andy O’Brien for his excellent series on the women’s suffrage movement in Maine....

  • Septum Surgery Question—

    I am considering deviated septum surgery for myself and would like to speak with others who have had the procedure done, preferably here in the midcoast, and preferably in the not so distant past. Would you be willing to speak ...

  • Winterfest Celebration a Success Thanks to Sponsors—

    Camden enjoyed a successful outdoor festival this weekend: the Winterfest community celebration in Harbor Park and the Amphitheatre. The Camden Public Library is pleased to be able to host the annual festival, thanks to the ...

  • Ordinance Amendment 48—

    I am puzzled why the City of Rockland’s Council seems more eager to add a bewildering assortment of structures to an area that is more in need of encouragement to landlords and existing property owners to tidy up the existing . . .

  • I Want My Home Back—

    Recently our state and local governments decided it had become necessary to increase regulations on private property for the health and safety of the public. It was decided the most efficient way to deliver this government service . . .

  • Winter Whoopla Workers Were Wonderful—

    We at the Belfast Area Chamber want to gush our thanks to all the wonderful people and organizations that helped with a fun 2019 Belfast Winter Whoopla this past weekend! It took a lot of planning and a lot of execution to ...

  • Thomaston Library Hosts Dinner to Thank Local Coast Guard Families—

    On Wednesday, January 30, Thomaston Public Library hosted local Coast Guard families at a lasagna dinner. Last summer many of these men and women joyfully offered programming for our 40 Days of Summer program, and this . . .
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