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Powerful thunderstorms dump rain and hail, fill Camden streets with muddy water
A relentless downpour from strong thunderstorms crossing from East Penobscot Bay to West Penobscot Bay drenched Camden Saturday afternoon around 2:30 p.m. Runoff from parking lots, sidewalks and streets poured downhill toward the ocean, gathering brown silt and pooling in small ponds. Drivers were suddenly met with deep puddles as...
Rockport Donut Festival hits summer’s sweet spot
ROCKPORT, Maine (WABI) - It was sweet treat central in Rockport this weekend, as they celebrated the second annual Rockport Donut Festival Friday and Saturday. The weekend-long event featured live music, a 5K Donut Dash Fun Run, homemade donut contest, the “Anything That Floats” race, and multiple vendors selling crafts, savory selections and, of course, doughnuts!
A Storm is brewing in Camden — And it’s not climate change. Vote no on the town budget
Over the past several months, I have watched and/or attended several meetings of the Budget Committee and Select Board. It is my firm belief that spending is out of control and there has been no honest effort to rein it in. Rather than looking to see if expenses could be...
Waldo County Tech student makes planters for town of Brooks
2024 Belfast High School graduate Kalli-Alexis Daley, a student in Waldo County Technical Center’s (WCTC) Building Construction program, recently built planters for the town of Brooks. This project was organized by WCTC’s Extended Learning Opportunities (ELO) Program, which connects Tech Center students with local businesses to explore career opportunities.
Lincolnville dedicates 2024 Town Report to Corelyn Senn, longtime friend and citizen
LINCOLNVILLE — Thursday afternoon, June 6, four of the five Lincolnville Select Board members filtered into the meeting room at the Town Office. They slipped by the front room right off the lobby where Corelyn Senn was seated at a table, poring over an old municipal ledger, at glance, from the turn of the 19th Century.
Camden articles 5, 6 and 7 convoluted and unnecessarily controlling
I grew up and live in Camden. I am realizing now that I am one of those “elders and a local” that have seen many changes in town over my lifetime. But I am not writing to reminisce but rather writing as I am very alarmed and disappointed by the well-intentioned but misguided Camden Planning Board’s Articles 5, 6 and 7.
Camden Garden Club Works Together to Beautify Camden
Camden Garden Club is planting all over town. Don’t miss the Traffic Island, filled this week with New Guinea Impatiens and Petunias in shades of white to cerise. The Club has expanded its public spaces to 13 gardens in the village. Be on the lookout for beautiful spaces like the Mural Garden on Mechanic Street and the recently planted Lamppost baskets on Main Street. This is only the beginning of the season. There is so much more to come as the Club prepares for the Garden Tour on July 18. Go to www.camdengardenclub.org for more information.
Midcoast school board repeals transgender protections policy
UNION (WGME) -- A Maine school board has voted to end a policy protecting the rights of transgender and gender expansive students. The Courier Gazette reports hundreds turned out to make their voices heard on the debate on Thursday night in Union in a meeting that ran into the early hours of Friday morning.
Union’s Sestercentennial to include picnic of founders’ descendants
UNION — Jemima Robbins was nineteen years old when her father moved her, her mother, and her younger siblings to the new settlement of Sterlingtown in 1774. It would be remote from the Revolution that was taking place in the lower part of Massachusetts where they left aboard the sloop days before. But they would have their own struggles, as they worked the land and made a new life for themselves and future generations.
Don’t Be Fooled on the Numbers on Rockport Article 3
A recent mailing to all Rockport residents promoted voting Yes on Article #3 in the upcoming election. The mailing stated (in bold red type) that there was a 73% increase in Camden rates for Rockport in the last five years. Here are those actual payments - (Fiscal Year 2019-2020 -$251,768),...
Proposed Rockport wastewater treatment project drives robust citizen debate
ROCKPORT — Article 3 on the Rockport Town Meeting 2024 warrant proposing a $33.7 million expenditure to build a new sewer facility has engendered political heat as voting day, June 11, approaches. Two distinct factions have circulated opposing advocacy mailers to town citizens, and one Camden resident has urged the Camden Select Board to reach out to Rockport to help resolve the issue.
Rockland Public Library atrium work begins, closures expected
ROCKLAND — Work on the Rockland Public Library atrium has begun and earlier this week, the lower sections of the glass were replaced with new, more energy-efficient glass. The next step will involve installing the new glass in the ceiling. This will entail considerable staging in the parking lot area and a large crane.
John Viehman has a knack for finding solutions to thorny problems
I am writing to express my support for John Viehman's candidacy for selectman. I have known John for more than 25 years, and while we may not agree on every issue, I can confidently say that he is a thoughtful and capable individual with a deep love of Rockport and would be an excellent addition to our select board.
Johnsons receive John Walker Award
Longtime Democratic activists Christopher and Valarie Johnson of Somerville were presented with the John Walker Award during the 2024 Maine Democratic State Convention on Saturday, June 1, at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor. They were honored for their tireless efforts and years of volunteer service to the LCDC, their community in Somerville, all of Lincoln County, and to the state of Maine.
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