Al Gardner Blog
Al Gardner is the producer of the cable tv show on knox TV, channel 7, Out and About with Al, He covers many local events and loves the outdoors, and all it has to offer. Wild and domestic animals are the subject of many of his shows, as well as pretty much of anything that would be of local interest, from Kippy Karnivals to Kangaroos.. You can catch Al on channel 7, 3 times a day, every day...

My Feet are Getting Webbed
Rockport (Posted: 6/29)

Astrology With Ananur
Ananur Forma is a well known local Astrologer who writes a weekly column in the Free Press. In this blog Ananur wants to express her thoughts using astrology in a way that will help you understand it better. She also is interested in asking questions to learn how folks are dealing with certain planetary aspects that may be troublesome or not. She will offer support, and show an interest in your life, astrologically. To contact Ananur Forma please e-mail her at: ananur@myfairpoint.net.

Pluto is in Capricorn, now big changes ahead!
Rockland (Posted: 6/12)

Eye of the Tiger
Game, practice and event information for Rockland District High School and Rockland District Middle School. Updates on where and when equipment will be issued, where the games are being played, cancellation information due to weather, and what times the show starts at RDHS and RDMS. If you're looking for the latest sports and entertainment news from grades 7-12 in MSAD 5, check us out every day!

Boys Tiger Basketball Camp begins July 6
Rockland (Posted: 6/30)

Prosperity through voter action
Tony Payne is the Executive Director of the Alliance for Maine’s Future, a statewide non-partisan business organization that advocates for a strong Maine economy. He is a native of Maine, a former business owner and insurance company executive. He has been involved in state and municipal politics for over 30 years. He is a volunteer member of the University of Southern Maine’s Board of Visitors and was recently elected to the Falmouth Town Council. In addition, he is a graduate and former board chair of the Institute for Civic Leadership. He also has served on the board of directors of Atlantic Bank, the Maine Chamber of Commerce, Cheverus High School and the Maine Council on Economic Education.

Taxpayers fuel rise in Maine incomes
Augusta (Posted: 6/24)

Twaddle & Cat
Humorous and somewhat fictional twaddle written mostly by a cat named Gandalf and occasionally by his mother Jen aka Twaddle. Jen is a member of the Cat Writer's Association which is is an organization of professionals writing, publishing and broadcasting about cats. Gandalf is a History professor in Catvard, the famous college located in Meowssachussetts. He has a passion for history and he also loves music and the arts. Twaddle & Cat can be reached at TwaddleCat@yahoo.com. Gandalf loves receiving emails from his readers, pets and humans alike, and so does Jen. If you would like Gandalf to blog on a particular subject, email him and he might do it, providing he knows enough about the subject.

Gandalf - On Our Departed Friend Shawn
Camden (Posted: 6/21)

Finns & Friends
The author is Art Jura. He is a 3rd generation “Mainer”, a photographer, and the grandson of Finnish immigrants. The purpose of “Finns & Friends” is to: (1) Provide information on upcoming events of local Finnish-American organizations. (2) Help with genealogical questions, and the history of Finnish immigration to mid-coast Maine.
Few realize that our local area received the largest proportion of the Finnish immigrants who eventually settled in Maine. Also, this began as early as 1840, peaked through the first half of the 20th century, and still draws visitors with ties to this culture. “Tervetuloa” (Welcome!)

Holy Communion at Finnish Church
South Thomaston (Posted: 7/1)

Hiking the Appalachian Trail
At first glance, you might not think of 61-year-old Ron Smith of Hope as the typical champion for a cause, ready to rally his countrymen from coast to coast! But look again. Ron has glaucoma and on May 15, he will embark on a 4,500-mile cross-country bicycle trek to raise money for glaucoma research and treatment. "This is going to be the ride of my life,” he says, and he'll blog about his adventure here.

the stop sign
hanover, nh (Posted: 6/25)

Kids say the darndest things
As a mom of three (2 girls and 1 boy) I have a lot of stories to share about my kids and family. I am married and my oldest daughter is 14, my son is 5 and youngest daughter is 3. I can often be found at my oldest daughters sports events (softball, field hockey, and cheering) or following Darik around on the golf course, and T-ball games, all while chasing the three-year-old around. I am the assistant production manager at VillageSoup and when I am not working I can be found taking pictures of the kidz and doing volunteer PR work. I earned my Bachelor's Degree in Business Management at URock this past December. I welcome your opinion and advice, and invite you to share your stories about raising children. E-mail me at 2girlz1boy@gmail.com.

Empty nest
Thomaston (Posted: 6/30)

Waterlines
Ray Wirth is a paddler, Registered Maine Guide, and owner of Water Walker Sea Kayak, LLC. He writes about kayaking the Maine coast, rivers, and lakes and also about boats, paddling, and the outdoors in general.

Osprey Sightings High on List for Paddlers
Belfast (Posted: 6/19)

Keeping it Local Blog
Khristina Landers – Community Relations & Development for the Belfast Area Chamber of Commerce takes a proactive and educational look at sustainable business practices and relating topics of interest that involve supporting & sustaining our local economy. Topics like: What does it mean to go green? And is zero waste possible and do these things save us money? Helpful tips, facts and a little bit of humor as she look into the past, present and future of community development while highlighting on local businesses. Follow along as she decodes some of the misconceived notations about what it means to be sustainable & in business.

Top 10 Chamber Chatter
Waldo (Posted: 6/25)

Vidvues and Tom's Picks
Tom Von Malder of Owls Head has reviewed music since 1972. He has reviewed videos/DVDs since 1988. His columns, VidVues and Tom's Picks, had been a fixture in The Courier-Gazette since 1979. He also writes about television and books on occasion.

Video games and pop stars: ‘Streetfighter’ and Jonas Brothers
Owls Head (Posted: 7/1)

Loose Canon
Kit Hayden is from away, having moved to Maine from Wisconsin thirteen years ago to escape the liberals. Advancing age has brought increasing bewilderment over the activities of fellow planet-dwellers. Partial relief has been obtained by venting in blogs, most recently with mainecoastnow. Further relief has come from the adoption of Buddhism, which occasionally pops up in his writing. Rest assured, however, that nothing matters. It’s hopeless. Accept that. chaoscmh@gmail.com

Climate Change Tax
Newcastle (Posted: 7/2)

Down in Front
Daniel Dunkle writes the weekly humor column, "Stranger Than Fiction," and wrote a movie review for several years. He has worked in local journalism for the past 10 years, and now serves as VillageSoup's Business Enterprise Reporter. He uses his blog to comment on pop culture including books, movies and non-reality television. He also finds time to rant and rave about life as a family man. He lives in Rockland with his wife and two children.

Going through the desert on a tram with no name
(Posted: 7/2)

Institute for Global Ethics
Widely known as a provocative speaker and stimulating author, Dr. Rushworth M. Kidder, Founder and President of the Institute for Global Ethics®, brings more than 30 years of insights to his discussions of corporate and global ethics. Kidder’s book, How Good People Make Tough Choices, has been praised by Jimmy Carter as, “a thought-provoking guide to enlightened and progressive personal behavior.” Kidder serves as executive editor and weekly contributor to Ethics Newsline®, the world’s premier online ethics news forum. Kidder’s commentaries analyze contemporary news through the lens of ethics.

Mark Sanford and the Infidelity Ploy
Rockland (Posted: 7/1)

On Being a Southender
Sandra Sylvester is a native of Rockland’s South End. Her novel, "The South End," takes place in the neighborhood where she grew up. She has degrees in Education and Communications and has resided in Georgia for many years. She has written articles and stories over the years, but this is her first novel. She visits the South End as often as she can and enjoys sharing old stories with any Southender she comes upon. If you have stories to share, please email her at southendstories@aol.com. The stories I post here come from my memories of growing up in the South End of Rockland, Maine. It has been many years since I left the neighborhood, therefore, my memory may play tricks on me from time to time. My father always told a good story, and every time he told the same story, the facts would change a little. Call it creative editing. I think I inherited some of that trait from him, so if you see facts that aren’t quite correct, please forgive me. I make no apologies because in the end “it makes a good story.” Right? I invite you to email me at the above address with your corrections, additions, or comments about the story I post on that particular day.

The Way We Were
Rockland (Posted: 7/2)

The Notebook
Jeff Howland is a Maine native, residing in Camden. The Notebook is an outlet for sharing some of my thoughts and stories on life, memories, and whatever else may be on my mind.

Last Shot
Camden (Posted: 6/30)