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Who's Who at Mountain View
By Barbara F. DyerBarbara F. Dyer has lived all her life, so far, in Camden and is referred to as the unofficial official town historian.
Spokes and Jokes
By Chris QuimbyChris Quimby is a standup comedian, author and graphic designer who is undertaking an eight-week adventure, Spokes and Jokes, with his family, ...
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Baking with Betty
By Betty HealdBetty Heald of Lincolnville shares her favorite recipes.
Open Mic
The Courier-Gazette will feature quality poems of local authors in Open Mic. If you would like to submit a poem, please email it to News Editor ...
From the Ground Up
By Tom SeymourTom Seymour of Waldo is a homeowner, gardener, forager, naturalist, Registered Maine Guide, amateur astronomer, magazine and newspaper columnist ...
Thoughts on Education
By Kit HarrisonKathreen Harrison is a longtime educator with a strong interest in school reform. She is currently a World Language teacher in RSU 13, but over ...
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Letters to the editor - Herald Gazette
By Herald Gazette ...Letters to the Herald Gazette Editorial Board.
From my window on Grace hill
By George ChappellGeorge Chappell is a retired journalist and contributing writer living in Rockland. Also a poet, he is the author of a collection of poems called ...
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Guest Columns - The Herald Gazette
By Herald Gazette ...Commentary from the community.
The Beat Goes On
By Kris FerrazzaKris Ferrazza is a former reporter, assistant editor, copy editor and columnist with the Courier newspapers. She lives in Waldoboro.
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Letters to the editor — Camden Herald
Letters to the editor of Camden Herald.
Stranger Than Fiction
By Daniel DunkleDaniel Dunkle writes a weekly humor column called "Stranger Than Fiction" about his life as a journalist, husband and father. He lives in Rockland,...
Rockland Gothic
By David GrimaDavid Grima is a Rockland resident, a South Ender and a former editor with Courier Publications. He can be reached at davidgrima@ymail.com.
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Editorials - Herald Gazette
By Herald Gazette ...Weekly editorials from the staff of the Herald Gazette. Every week, The Herald Gazette Editorial Board collaborates on an editorial regarding a ...
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Growing up Camden
By Dwight CollinsDwight Collins is a Courier Publications LLC reporter. He can be reached at 236-8511 or ~
From the Publisher
By Reade BrowerReade Brower, a longtime local resident, is owner of The Free Press and Courier Publications LLC.
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Editorials — The Camden Herald
Weekly editorials from the staff of The Camden Herald. Every week, The Camden Herald Editorial Board collaborates on an editorial regarding a ...
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Good Seasons
By Lynette WaltherLynette L. Walther is the recipient of the National Garden Bureau's Exemplary Journalism Award and the Florida Magazine Association’s Silver Award ...
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Guest column
Columns for all
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Long Journey Home
By Sarah ReynoldsPerspective on faith and the spiritual journey
Ancestor Hunting
By Helen ShawHelen A. Shaw CGsm lives in Rockport and is one of three board certified genealogists in Maine. She is president of the Maine Genealogical Society ...
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Past Tense
Past Tense is a column offering historical perspective of years past based on The Camden Herald archives.
Essays of a Camden Native
Paul Putnam lives in Rockport. His four volumes of essays, "Thoughts and Reminiscences of a Camden Native," are available at the Reading Corner in ...
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Camden Herald staff columns
Columns written by members of Camden Herald staff.
Who's Who at Mountain View
By Barbara F. DyerBarbara F. Dyer has lived all her life, so far, in Camden and is the official town historian.
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Jory Squibb
By Jory SquibbJory Squibb lives in Camden.
Growing Points
By Jean EnglishJean English lives in Lincolnville.
the humble farmer
By Robert Karl SkoglundRobert Karl Skoglund is a longtime local writer, speaker and radio personality in Knox County. He lives in St. George. His commentary will appear ...
Good seasons
By Lynette WaltherLynette L. Walther is the recipient of the National Garden Bureau’s Exemplary Journalism Award and the Florida Magazine Association’s Silver Award ...
On Finance
By Glenn BuckinghamThis material was prepared by Raymond James for use by financial advisor Glenn Buckingham. Buckingham is President and a Financial Advisor at ...
As I see it
By Peter LammertPeter Lammert lives in Thomaston. He serves as selectman, tree warden, cemetery trustee, fire department volunteer, fireworks expert and transfer ...
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Corrections and clarifications
Corrections and clarifications from The Courier-Gazette, The Camden Herald and The Republican Journal.
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Looking Astern
By StaffStaff writers go through the newspaper's history.
Black Cat
By StaffThe Black Cat on the prowl.
Tipping Points
By Louisa EnrightLouisa Enright, who has a doctorate in cultural studies, lives in Camden and is a member of Citizens for a Green Camden. She studies systems of ...
Good seasoning
By Elspeth HayElspeth Hay grew up in Maine and now lives on Cape Cod. She works with local food in a variety of mediums — from writing to photography to radio ...
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Chambernomics
By Dan BookhamDan Bookham is executive director of the Penobscot Bay Regional Chamber of Commerce.
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Maine's U.S. Sen. Susan Collins
By Susan CollinsMaine voters first elected Republican Susan M. Collins to represent them in the U.S. Senate in 1996. Re-elected in 2002 and 2008, she has earned a ...
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Poems: Kendall Merriam
By Kendall MerriamKendall Merriam is Rockland's poet laureaute.
LiveCell
By Eric GreenEric Green lives in Belfast and is an award-winning columnist for The Republican Journal.This excerpt is the first half of the prologue from ...
Editorial Cartoon
By Darryl SmithDarryl's cartoons
Maine's Gov. Paul R. LePage
By Gov. Paul R. LePageA business leader who served his community as mayor, Paul LePage decided to run for governor believing the approach that had succeeded throughout ...
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The Facts
By Gordon L. WeilGordon L. Weil is a contributing writer at the Maine Center for Public Interest Reporting (pinetreewatchdog.org). The purpose of The Facts is, he ...
Tom's Take
By Thomas PutnamTom Putnam is a retired pediatric surgeon who lives with his wife, Barbara, in Rockland. He serves on a variety of nonprofit boards, as well ...
I'm Gonna Kill Him
By Erin DomarekiErin writes the popular humor blog I'm Gonna Kill Him. Follow her misadventures on imgonnakillhim.com and on Twitter @gonnakillhim.
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Free Will Astrology
By Rob Brezsnyxxx
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Nontraditional education
Ann Plato, an African American poet, once wrote that, “a good education is another name for happiness.” University College at Rockland is thriving ...
Who's your firefighter?
Maine's communities rely on volunteer firefighters to respond to a variety of fires and emergencies. There has been national trend of thinning ...
Economic Comments
By John W. DavidsonJohn W. Davidson has more than 30 years of investment industry experience and holds an MBA in finance and a master's in mathematics from Boston ...
Wandering with Wolffie
By Chris WolfCast about and around with Chris Wolf as ghe explores the Midcoast, finding those who make our way of life interesting and unique.
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Poems: Marion S. Hall
By Marion S. HallMarion S. Hall, the Bard at the Base of Battie, lived the first part of her life in Camden, and then moved to Rockland, where she now resides at ...
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Rockland recollections
By Terry EconomyTerry Economy was born in Rockland and graduated from Rockland High School. He has had a long career in broadcasting. He can be reached at ...
Water and Power
By Eva MurrayEva Murray lives on Matinicus Island.
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The Bio-Sphere
By Tom McCutchanTom McCutchan was raised in Aledo, Ill, a rural farm community near the Mississippi River. While in high school he held part-time and summer jobs. ...
Objects in the mirror
By Philip ConklingPhilip Conkling, president of Island Institute, writes for The Working Waterfront and Island Journal.
Memories and reveries
By John ChristieJohn Christie is a Camden native, outdoor columnist and member of the North American Snowsports Journalists Association, award-winning author of ...
Tipping Point
By Louisa EnrightLouisa Enright lives in Camden. Her discipline is cultural studies, which focuses on systems of cultural power.
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Edlines
By William ShuttleworthWilliam Shuttleworth is the superintendent of schools for the Five Town Community School District and School Administrative District 28.
Fish Soup
By Rick CroninRick Cronin, of Belfast, is a retired sailor who now spends his time in a canoe, often with his fishing buddy, Ron.
The Written Word
By Tom DeMarcoTom DeMarco is the author of 12 books, some fiction, some non.
The Wild of Maine
By Ron JosephRon Joseph retired to Camden after a 33-year career as a wildlife biologist in Maine.
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Meditations
By Kristen LindquistKristen Lindquist is a published poet who works as the development director for Coastal Mountains Land Trust in Camden.
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Wellbeing
Insights for staying healthy
People and Places
By Steve CartwrightI hope this column will serve as a way to look in the mirror, to see what we have in our midst. I see it as musing, a word that is defined as ...
Three Dimensional Life
By Jenna LooknerJenna Lookner grew up in Camden and now resides in Hope. Her passions include writing, cooking, and exploring her physical and intellectual ...
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Beyond the front page
By Steve BettsInsight beyond the news from Steve Betts.
The Whirligig of Time
By Ronald M. HorvathRonald M. Horvath lives in Camden.
Herd on the street
By Pete McDonaldPete McDonald lives in Camden.
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Poet's corner
By Kendall MerriamKendall Merriam is Rockland's poet laureate.
Weighing In
By Richard M. AndersonRichard Anderson is the founder and chief executive officer of Village NetMedia and VillageSoup. Occasionally he likes to weigh in with his view ...
Mad about Town
By Carolyn MarshCarolyn Marsh is communications director for the Picker Institute in Camden.
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Meditations
By Kristen LindquistMeditations on nature in Midcoast Maine.
Relationships
By Kathrin Seitz and ...Writer, producer and coach Kathrin Seitz and Marc Felix, a Camden psychotherapist and student of shamanism, are exploring this winter the phenomeno...
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Mad About Town
By Carolyn MarshCarolyn Marsh is communications director for the Picker Institute in Camden.
Voices: Nat Goodale
By Nat GoodaleNat Goodale has flown planes from Belfast, raised sheep in Montville, and run commercial picnics from Searsport, and now sells Norwegian boats in ...
Voices: Christina Sidoti
By Christina SidotiWhen Christina Sidoti is not in the kitchen at Paolina's Way in Camden, she is exploring her writing talents with her mentor and teacher Kathrin ...
Voices: J. K. Grodzins
By J. K. GrodzinsJ. K. Grodzins was born and raised in Hyde Park, the first and oldest integrated neighborhood in Chicago. He has also lived in Los Angeles, San ...
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Voices: Mary Bok
By Mary BokMary Bok lives in Camden.
Voices: Nancy Thompson
By Nancy ThompsonMy husband, Bill, and I retired to the Midcoast in 1998. We moved here from New Jersey. For years I was the export manager for Esselte Pendaflex ...
Voices: Emma Moesswilde
By Emma MoesswildeEmma Moesswilde lives in Belfast.
Love, the Bus
By Tyler DunhamLove, the Bus Three college graduates who grew up in Lincolnville are on a cross-country trip this summer, undertaking a project "Love, the ...
Walkabouts: Informal Strolls with Marilyn through Places, Events and the Kitchen
By Marilyn Moss RockefellerThis column represents a series of essays about my experiences, including those collected about learning, cooking, sharing, and eating food. ...
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Who, where and when?
Help The Herald Gazette complete its archives. We have lots of photos of people and places that lack identification. If you remember and know ...
Tom's Take
By Thomas PutnamTom Putnam is a retired pediatric surgeon who lives with his wife, Barbara, in Rockland. He serves on a variety of nonprofit boards, as well as ...
On the Camden Harbor
By Steve PixleySteve Pixley is Camden's Harbor Master.
Ten O'Clock Scholar
By Mary BokMary Bok shares her memories
Celebrating Penobscot Bay: A retrospective
By Penobscot Marine MuseumThe Penobscot Marine Museum’s summer show “75 for 75” will showcase 75 items from the museum’s collection, ranging from marine paintings and ...
Weighing in
By Richard AndersonRichard Anderson is the founder and chief executive officer of Village NetMedia and VillageSoup. Occasionally he likes to weigh in with his view ...
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From the Finnish Heritage House
By Steven GiffordSteven Gifford and June Ranta Wilcox (deceased 2010) have for the past five summers presented exhibits illustrating various aspects of the Finnish ...
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Voices: Deborah Lattazori
By Deborah LattizoriDeborah Lattizori is a writer and poet. She lives in Belfast with her partner, two dogs and four cats. she likes to type without using capitals.
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Voices: E.B. Summerlin
By E.B. SummerlinE.B. Summerlin is a writer and poet who lives in the Midcoast.
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Voices: Morrigan McCarthy
By Morrigan McCarthyMorrigan McCarthy
Voices: Anonymous
By Anonymous
Voices: Michael Ball
By Michael BallMichael Ball is a commercial pilot. He flies for Penobscot Island Air and lives in South Thomaston.
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Voices: Alfred Goodale
By Alfred GoodaleAlfred Goodale lives in Liberty.
Voices: Hilary Carr
By Hilary CarrHilary Carr comes to Maine via New York, Toronto and Montreal. Her love of stories is fed by a large Irish family and a lifetime listening to ...
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Memories from a Game Warden's diary
By John FordThe deer hunting season was about to begin and I was scurrying about the district searching for those who might be trying to get an early start. ...
The Nature of Relationships
By Kathrin Seitz and ...Writer, producer and coach Kathrin Seitz and Marc Felix, a Camden psychotherapist and student of shamanism, are exploring the phenomenon of ...
On The Pit Box
By Holly Vanorse SpicerVillageSoup Sports Assistant Holly Vanorse Spicer loves photography, snowboarding, kayaking, all outdoor activities and racing. She can be reached ...
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Voices: Carolyn Butler
By Carolyn ButlerCarolyn Butler lives in Maine and Connecticut, and has been writing "Mom's Memoirs" for 40 years. Her stories are about her own childhood, and the ...
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Working
By Patrisha McLeanPatrisha McLean is a nationally-exhibited photographer specializing in black and white portraits of children, and the author of "Maine Street," ...
Heroes
By John BirdJohn Bird is a retired independent school educator and leader and nationally recognized consultant to nonprofit organizations who grew up in ...
And Justice for All
By Stan MoodyStan Moody, former state representative and chaplain at the Maine State Prison, is the author of "Crisis in Evangelical Scholarship" and "McChurche...
Managing the Work
By Wickham SkinnerWickham Skinner, an emeritus professor at Harvard Business School, served as president of the Natural Resources Council of Maine and the Farnsworth...
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Spirit: Kevin Pleas
By Kevin PleasKevin Pleas is reverend of the First Congregational Church U.C.C. in Camden.
Voices: Lorna Doone
By Lorna DooneLorna Doone lives, writes, paints and enjoys food in Camden.
Voices: Marianna Edmunds
By Marianna EdmundsMarianna Edmunds has been a documentary journalist since 1981, working at CBS' "60 Minutes," PBS and the Discovery Network. She has also taught at ...
Voices: Karen Hansen
By Karen HansenKaren Hansen was born in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and has lived in Camden for 10 years. Karen is the owner of KLH Business Solutions and Connect ...
Beyond the front page
By Stephen BettsStephen Betts is associate editor of The Herald Gazette.
Memories From A Game Warden's Diary
By John Ford Sr.John Ford Sr. is a retired game warden, Waldo County Sheriff and Chief Deputy. The wildlife artist and award-winning columnist lives in Brooks ...
10 O'clock Scholar
By Mary BokMary Bok lives in Camden.
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Voices: Michelle Dee
By Michelle DeeMichelle Dee is a writer who lives in Camden.
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Joe Tassi
By Joe TassiJoe Tassi lives in Camden.
Voices: Joe Tassi
By Joe TassiJoe Tassi lives in Camden.
From Jory
By Jory SquibbJory Squibb lives in Camden.
Voices: Bill Roesing
By Bill RoesingBill Roesing lives in Camden.
On The Fritz
By Frederick FreudenbergerVillageSoup Sports Reporter Frederick Freudenberger can be reached at 207-594-4401 or by e-mail to ffreudenberger@villagesoup.com.
Haskell's Hot Stove
By Mark HaskellMark Haskell, associate sports director for VillageSoup, writes about a variety of sports topics. He can be reached at 207-594-4401 or by e-mail ...
Voices: Cindy Thomashow
By Cindy ThomashowCindy Thomashow is Executive Director of the Center for Environmental Education at Unity College
Voices: Margaret Rauenhorst
By Margaret RauenhorstMargaret Rauenhorst lives in Camden.
Beyond The Game
By Ken WaltzKen Waltz, who has been in the media business for nearly 30 years, is a regional editor and sports director for VillageSoup.
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Voices: Katharyn McLean
By Katharyn McLeanKatharyn is a writer/photographer living in Camden. She can be contacted at katharynmclean@yahoo.com.
Harbor directions
By Steven J. PixleySteve Pixley drove windjammers for eight years and is now in his 10th year as Camden Harbormaster. In the winter, Pixley serves as Ski Patrol and ...
Motoring Around Midcoast Maine
By Frederick FreudenbergerFrederick Freudenberger is a sports reporter for Village NetMedia. One of his passions is climbing on his 2004 Triumph Speedmaster motorcycle and ...
Rail kids
By Terry EconomyTerry Economy was born in Rockland. He graduated from Rockland High School and has had a long career in broadcasting, and is a member of the Maine ...
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From the Right
By Sumner LipmanSumner Lipman has practiced law as a trial lawyer for more than 40 years and is a member of the Augusta law firm Lipman, Katz & Mckee.
Rufus Foshee
By RufusRufus Foshee shares his thoughts with the VillageSoup community.
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Voices: Amanda Beach
By Amanda Beachxx
Voices: Joyce B. Jackson
By Joyce B. JacksonJoyce Jackson is a longtime summer resident of Dark Harbor, Islesboro. She is currently working on a novel based on her experiences growing up in ...
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From Stan Our Man
By Stan StallaStan Stalla writes from various locations about his experiences around the world. He is currently working in Ethiopia.
Voices: Ry Hills
By Ry HillsRy Hills is a rowing coach, sailing coach, artist and mother. she does freelance design work and recently explored her creative instincts by ...
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Tiffany's Troops
By Tiffany StrongTiffany Strong tells the stories of the country's veterans.
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Maine's U.S. Sen. Olympia Snowe
By Olympia SnoweWith her election in 1994, Olympia J. Snowe became only the second woman senator in history to represent Maine, following the late Sen. Margaret ...
In The Field
By Ken BaileyKen Bailey is the Outdoors Editor for VillageSoup. He can be reached by e-mail at kbailey@villagesoup.com or phone at 446-4243.
Financial Matters
By Nancy SchultzNancy Schultz is an investment adviser representative affiliated with Raymond James Financial Services.
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Commentary
By Richard AndersonRichard Anderson is founder and chief executive officer of Village NetMedia.
Thomas
By James ThomasJames M. Thomas lives in Camden and is a licensed clinical social worker on the Mental Health Unit at the Maine State Prison. His opinions are not ...
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Living Out Loud
By Elissa Garde-JoiaElissa Garde-Joia is a certified clinical hypnotherapist sharingcreative strategies for conscious and intentional living through herwritings, ...
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Marcia Kyle
By Marcia KyleMarcia Kyle is a registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator with Pen Bay Healthcare at the Nutrition and Diabetes Care Center; pbmc.org/d...
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Looking for Leeway
By Shlomit AucielloVillageSoup Reporter Shlomit Auciello shares her thoughts.
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Jeff Lewis
By Jeff LewisLatest interest in wind energy
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Stephen Bowen
By Stephen BowenInsights from Stephen Bowen
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Maine moving forward
By Ed MazurekThoughts on how to move Maine forward.
