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By Elizabeth Manderen - Aug 22
Thank you, Rockland Public Library, for the great eclipse viewing glasses. I gave 2 pairs to friends in Camden and used my pair in Oberlin, Ohio. ...
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By Valerie Wass - Aug 21
I am so grateful and happy beyond words that this cemetery is finally getting the attention that it deserves. My mother, maternal grandparents and ...
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By Mary A McKeever - Aug 21
Beautiful! Thank You!
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By Dee Tidd - Aug 21
Totally Agree Donna! This is BS they keep jacking up taxes and the Bog Road is atrocious!!! The City of Rockland needs to be held accountable of ...
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By Elizabeth Manderen - Aug 20
No health benefits. Minimum wage? Discounts -- on dog biscuits? This is a job for a teenager, a retiree (maybe), or a family member.
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By RUTH LOWRY - Aug 19
Thank you for an enlightening article and for choosing Gordie to highlight the resources that are available. Gordie is our best cheerleader!
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By Kendra Ruth Dawson - Aug 19
So why isn't most of these people never say how much they pay? Free puppies come on.
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By Timothy A Gillam - Aug 19
So thankful the children are OK, hope you are too Sara. Love you all and thanking the Lord. Also thankful fhe other driver was spared any harm. ...
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By Francis Mazzeo, Jr. - Aug 19
Hard to imagine anyone from New York speeding.
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By Francis Mazzeo, Jr. - Aug 19
You have a scanner too, eh Steve.
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By Richard McKusic, Sr. - Aug 19
If we get another pro Main Street city councilor elected in November, Joe, that is probably exactly what will happen as they move us old natives ...
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By Francis Mazzeo, Jr. - Aug 19
I hope his other brother Darrell isn't out here on the loose.
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By Margie Gerrish - Aug 18
This poor child will suffer the consequences of his heinous acts for the rest of her life, while this monster will be back on the streets in much ...
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By margret Grant - Aug 18
Unbelievable....he will be out with good behavior before that.Hope karma will pay him a visit while still in prison!!!!
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By Mary A McKeever - Aug 18
Targeted by a 6 yr. old child? Lock him up and throw the key away!
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By Mary A McKeever - Aug 18
This is an important move taking place and I am glad it is with forethought.
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By Richard McKusic, Sr. - Aug 18
"Onward! …… TURN THE PAGE…… Read, Write, and Respond!" Well, you gave us all the opportunity. Excellent insights from my point of view. Sunday ...
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By Dale Hayward - Aug 18
Amazing how this projects continues on and on and on and on.
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By Christopher Allen - Aug 18
Great article Steve. Thank you and please keep on digging into the numbers. How about a look at the money the City spent on engineering for the ...
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By Dale Hayward - Aug 18
Sorry, but an afterthought: When will the tax breaks, TIFs and all that expire so that Rockland will actually get the full tax amounts?
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By Stephen Betts - Aug 18
The state owns multiple properties in Rockland such as the ferry terminal and the train station as the story stated. The state also leases space ...
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By Susan Barnard - Aug 18
Not sure the state actually owns real estate in Rockland; it leases buildings
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By Diane Zollo - Aug 18
When you first insure a home, most companies have computer programs to determine the replacement cost of your home. The longer you are with an ...
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By Stephen Betts - Aug 18
Last month, the Adas Yoshuron Synagogue in Rockland donated $400 to the city to help offset cost of services provided.
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By Joe Patten - Aug 18
Thanks, Steve, for this article.
Has there ever been a study that follows up on state and local programs that give tax exemptions to business and ...
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By Laurie Smith - Aug 17
Your sponsors list mentions a 70.3 distance, but I don't see any mention of this distance anywhere else. A 70.3 is a Half Ironman.
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By Richard McKusic, Sr. - Aug 17
Good capture. The Bolduc Center is making a real difference in the recidivism rate. Looking forward to seeing an article on that in the future.
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By Francis Mazzeo, Jr. - Aug 17
Never tried for half coverage. Seems kind of fool hardy not to have full coverage when many cannot afford a down payment on a home. Nobody got ...
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By Mary A McKeever - Aug 17
I respect your comments and agree wholeheartedly that without church in youth there is a loss of purpose in ones life. The problem with two ...
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By Mary A McKeever - Aug 17
Trump-LePage; two very sad politicians with very big egos. Come next election he will hopefully be defeated!
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By Knight Marine Service - Aug 17
I saw him a week or so ago walking on Main St. in Rockland. He was in my class and always wore a back pack. Sad to hear this news. RIP David. ...
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By Richard McKusic, Sr. - Aug 17
Speaker’s Corner 4-5 p.m. Sundays in Rockland located at the corner park at Rite Aid (Main Street & Park Street)
This week Sunday August 20 we are ...
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By James Bowers - Aug 16
Was there a RFP for this project?
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By Dale Hayward - Aug 16
Council managed to push their agenda on the taxpayers. This is what we get but this will never change.
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By Richard McKusic, Sr. - Aug 16
HOPE, ACCEPTANCE, ENCOURAGEMENT FOR OUR AT RISK YOUTH. Stop by and celebrate their opening.
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By Donna Culbertson - Aug 16
the bog road is way worse that some of he streets they have listed. I have to pick up pieces of the road that has broken to mow my lawn. public ...
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By Sonja Sleeper - Aug 16
Sorry but I disagree, I am an older individual who has to purchase insurance on the exchange, only two companies to choose from and can barely ...
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By David E Myslabodski - Aug 16
Hi there KM,
Re "lots of new people to move to Rockland to buy up houses and thus broaden the tax base."
I did not read building new houses ...
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By Kendall Merriam - Aug 15
Not to worry! Geiger says she's arranging for lots of new people to move to Rockland to buy up houses and thus broaden the tax base.
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By Dale Hayward - Aug 15
Please read between my frustrations with the gramma and wordin of my posta.
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By Richard McKusic, Sr. - Aug 15
Every American should watch this film made 70 years ago: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8K6-cEAJZlE
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By Lynne A Barnard - Aug 15
I stand corrected on the remark I made about nonprofits being exempt from paying sewage fees. Stephen Betts is quite right -- they are required to ...
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By Kendall Merriam - Aug 15
Here we go again...council has an opportunity for some income for the city coffers and they dither...Why should Rockland miss out on this income ...
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By Stephen Betts - Aug 15
According to City Manager Tom Luttrell says that cruise ships that have their trash deposited in Rockland pay for that service. He also said that ...
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By Valerie Wass - Aug 15
What an awesome story!!!! Put a smile on my face for the rest of the day and also wants me to pay it forward for someone in need. Keep the wave of ...
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By Lynne A Barnard - Aug 15
And consider this...Cruise ships no matter their size are running over our lobstermen's buoys; once anchored, they are dumping waste and bilge ...
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By David E Myslabodski - Aug 14
RE "The mayor also said that the size of the ship is not relevant."
Oh, really??? Miami here we come . . . . .
Read the news about towns close ...
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By Amy Files - Aug 14
I am very disappointed that this article neglects to point out that Rockland's fees are still less than neighboring harbors and that the City has ...
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By ananur forma - Aug 14
fantastic!!!!
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By Sandra Schramm - Aug 14
Lynne A Barnard you nailed it. Penobscot Bay Chamber of Commerces serves an area, not just Rockland. Rockland alone bears the cost of the harbor ...
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By Charlotte Davenhill - Aug 14
"Old age and treachery can defeat youth and skill." -- anonymous quote found on a cocktail napkin
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By James Clinton Leach - Aug 13
I agree with Valli infill is the right way to go and the Sprinkler system requirement was over the top, the cost can be from 6500.00 and up and ...
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By Marvon W. Hupper - Aug 13
Another story about a bunch of thugs, then followed be smoke and mirrors.
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By Dale Hayward - Aug 13
jAMES i AGREE. Enough smoke and mirrors. Nobody seems to be able to get the point that we are starving because our taxes are so high. Yet, we have ...
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By Steven D Bryant - Aug 13
Great concept Zachary. The community should be proud to have you in their midst. No greater feeling than to do for those less fortunate. Congratula...
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By Lynne A Barnard - Aug 13
Consider this...Cruise ships entering our harbor are running over our lobster buoys; once anchored, they are dumping waste and bilge water into ...
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By Richard McKusic, Sr. - Aug 13
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By Melinda Lindsey - Aug 12
Why is Rockland so opposed to anything that might bring revenue to the city merchants and those of surrounding towns?? To see why your taxes are ...
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By Margaret McCrea - Aug 12
Holy WOW.....I never tire of watching this. May this good person be contagious.
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By judith wenzel andersen - Aug 12
Try a visit to Bar Harbor when all the cruise boats are in. We have stopped going there in the summer.
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By Jeanette Marie Lombardo - Aug 12
Congratulations Tim.....you are an asset to the Thomaston community.
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By Stephen K Carroll - Aug 11
Afraid I agree with the chamber on this one. Yes we need the money. Bringing more visitors who eat at restaurants and shop in our stores benefits ...
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By Joanne L Richards - Aug 11
Dale, the construction cost is only part of it. You can not have students in a school with no furniture or in the case of a technical school ...
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By Doug Curtis Jr. - Aug 11
Congratulations Tim
Well deserved and we'll earned!
Doug
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By Dale Hayward - Aug 11
If you think Rockland badly needs revenue just wait for the next budget. Salaries and benefits for city employees is going crazy and there is no ...
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By ana maria gonzalez ... - Aug 11
CONGRATULATIONS HOPPE,,YOUR TOWN IS PROUD,YOU ARE THE BEST
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By Ragna Weaver - Aug 11
Congratulations. Tim and Ann are two of the best people I know.
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By Kendall Merriam - Aug 11
Rockland badly needs revenue. This is a SMALL raise that will not impact cruises. The Chamber of Commerce needs to understand the meaning of ...
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By Richard McKusic, Sr. - Aug 11
Seems like my perspective may not be very popular, yet am going to add it. During the past year have spoken to all five of our city councilors and ...
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By Kendall Merriam - Aug 11
Geiger's positions have always been her own self-interests, e.g. the home sprinkler ordinances, in-filling, etc. vs. the best interests of ...
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By Dale Hayward - Aug 11
It is hilarious how the bid came in just under the advertised amount of $25 million but wait, they will spend it all, wait and see. Cost over runs ...
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By Melvin J. Box - Aug 11
Yes. He is in Washington DC working hard for all the people of Maine.
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By Dale Hayward - Aug 10
Maybe charge the occupants for the call.
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By Francis Mazzeo, Jr. - Aug 10
Maybe there should be a return charge on cigarette butts like there is on cans and bottles.
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By Richard McKusic, Sr. - Aug 10
Great example of how the faith community has come together with others in a way that offers HOPE and LOVE:About Area Interfaith OutreachThe Area ...
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By Stephen K Carroll - Aug 10
So much for your local home town bank "close to home". Sad to see them now joining the likes of bank of America and other impersonal corporate giants
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By Nina Reed - Aug 10
this just sickens me.how can anyone abuse an innocent child.adults are suppose to protect the children.i pray this beautiful baby will be ok..
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By Betty McCommic - Aug 09
In my opinion the mother is also guilty.Hope he gets life
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By David E Myslabodski - Aug 09
FISHERMEN OR CRUISE BOATS IN ROCKLAND?
Representative Pingree’s bill defines water-dependent commercial activities to include “commercial ...
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By Cathy Baker - Aug 09
What a kind and thoughtful gift. Elinor knows whereof she speaks -- accessibility to enjoyment of the natural world helps us all keep on keepin' on.
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By Mary A McKeever - Aug 09
Congrats to all of you at the paper and special congrats to Sarah Reynolds. This is a much deserved change for you Sarah and I wish you luck!
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By Stephen K Carroll - Aug 09
Guess Stuart has been busy. Too busy to even mow the grass on the board walk which is beginning to look a little shabby. Çaulie would never have ...
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By Harold Bryson Mosher - Aug 22
Hats off to you support of the solar bill Sen. Dow, but I disagree with you on the referendum issue. When needed change doesn't come from the ...
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By Mary A McKeever - Aug 21
And to think, Camden owned their Hospital, free and clear but were persuaded to expand and join debt ridden Rockland Hospital tTgether they built ...
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By Nina Reed - Aug 21
i haad stated waay back when this was talked about that the tax payers would pay for this. they always paint a rosy picture of money spending and ...
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By Richard McKusic, Sr. - Aug 21
Am thankful that my parents taught me the value of work beyond the financial gain. We may not want to stay at a position forever, yet it will give ...
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By Jamie Elizabeth ... - Aug 20
I dont knnow whats worse ,putting a mans hand,s on a woman- or the fact of him trying to minimize hisactions..Both I'd say ...
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By Melinda Lindsey - Aug 19
There is something seriously wrong with the justce system . 18 months!!! Gee judge why did you even bother??? This guy should spend the rest of ...
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By Lynne McAvoy - Aug 19
This was a great article about teaching golf to youngsters. It is nice to see so many volunteers, too, assisting in the program!
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By Mary A McKeever - Aug 19
Surely the woman with children was not speeding. NY probably did not know this particular road-intersection. Glad everyone is in good shape.
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By David E Myslabodski - Aug 19
As already posted hard to have a discussion . . .
1] GROUND HOG DAY AGAIN! The budget is prepared. The budget is not respected. Council promises ...
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By Walter Guptill - Aug 19
I had the pleasure of working with Joe for several days on this project. Having family members at this cemetery, it was nice to see it getting ...
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By Joe Link - Aug 19
All they do is bring in customers for local business. If anything Rockland should PAY them, not charge them.
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By johanna stadler - Aug 18
he gets 18 months and the child gets life. I swear the judges must all be involved in some cult. Why don't they ever punish these people like they ...
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By margret Grant - Aug 18
Wow, seriously? One can hope karma will make a visit while in prison and give him what he deserves!
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By Nina Reed - Aug 18
They just finished a restoration of a very old cemetery on Lake Ave. They finally got the new monument put in yesterday and they did such a ...
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By Mary A McKeever - Aug 18
What a wonderful community project. Wonder if someday someone would kindly refurbish our final resting stone!
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By Holly Ann Tracy - Aug 18
come on....18 months for molesting a four year old child for six years?? Judge Beth Dobson, what is WRONG with you?
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By Dale Hayward - Aug 18
Very difficult to respond to other posters the way this is set up, and you can not correct an error if not caught before you push the button. With ...
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By Gerald A Weinand - Aug 18
Mr. Hayward:
The TIF is not an additional tax, but a way to mandate where certain revenues are spent. The Downtown TIF requires that all new ...
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By Lorrie Callaway - Aug 18
Love you, Gordie!!! Such an inspiration! I am honored to call you my friend!!
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By Dale Hayward - Aug 18
Great article, hope for a follow up on a couple of questions. 1. If the state of federal government lease space such as motor vehicle from a ...
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By James Bowers - Aug 18
These scenarios and solar are all good. This went to the voters as it should. Was there a RFP on this? Were other solar firms invited to bid?
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By ananur forma - Aug 18
how to attract more tax paying businesses to our area? I love living here, and do not want to move away!!!
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By paula sutton - Aug 18
I appreciate the time it took to research this article and am thankful we have so many successful businesses paying taxes. Noticed that no mention ...
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By Lynne A Barnard - Aug 18
This article is a keeper...so well researched and documented. It's going into my reference file for any future comments I wish to make or letters ...
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By Gerald A Weinand - Aug 17
Lesson to be learned from this unfortunate series of events:Insure your house for what it will cost to rebuild it, not its market value. Home ...
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By Jim Gamage - Aug 17
I would like to see that article as well.
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By Lorrie Callaway - Aug 17
I think what is more important than what the insurance coverage was or wasn't, is that everyone is okay!
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By Dale Hayward - Aug 17
Confusing enough, I did not realize you can insure a property for half its value. Not in Rockland you can't.
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By Mary A McKeever - Aug 17
This is wonderful! Now Maine is really getting it together! Kudos to Chip Laite for allowing across access.
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By Mary A McKeever - Aug 17
Wonderful! Never too late to overhaul this wonderful building and such a good location for children and busses.
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By Beverly St. Clair - Aug 17
This is so sad I'm wondering if he had been reported missing at some point.
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By Daniel G Benson - Aug 17
Enjoy the journey and the places it takes you.
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By Betty McCommic - Aug 16
Thank you for the information.It was very thoughtful of you.
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By David E Myslabodski - Aug 16
Re "But when the city council agreed to send out the ballot questions to voters, they indicated that it would not increase property taxes because ...
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By Kerry Hadley - Aug 16
Please tell me that resurfacing the town's tennis courts is included in this year's budget?! If not, how to add?
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By Richard McKusic, Sr. - Aug 16
IT IS TIME!!
It is time to coordinate a celebration to the strength of our diversity! MUSIC, SINGING, SHARING, CARING. IT IS TIME!!! Jews, ...
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By Peter Rollins - Aug 16
Outstanding work! The future is bright for this young man.
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By Carl Philbrook - Aug 15
Been lobstering for years and haven't caught a picky toe in 10 years. Where are you getting them?
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By ananur forma - Aug 15
perhaps the non-profits would like to donate to help good ole Rockland?
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By Dale Hayward - Aug 15
Anna, we are a community that pays outrageous salaries, huge inventory of trucks and equipment, too many ordinances and cater to the special ...
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By ananur forma - Aug 15
too many non-profits in Rockland. cheaper to live in Camden.
I do appreciate the fire dept. and police dept. but... taxes are too high!!!!
what to ...
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By Kendall Merriam - Aug 15
What a legal mess. Rockland needs its attorney to sort this out. Oh, wait! Those legal fees would cost more than the city would gain in a sale.
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By Kendall Merriam - Aug 15
Let's hope that the council gathers hard, factual information vs. opinions and anecdotal information before their fall meeting. (They have had ...
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By Kevin P Robertson - Aug 15
Thank you to everyone who participated in this special event and special thanks to Jared and Jacky Porter. Our hearts were touched by the outpourin...
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By Dale E. Landrith Sr. - Aug 15
Nice try Ron. No diversion here the article was written one week prior to the Charllotesville incident.
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By Dale Hayward - Aug 14
Insurance rates will go up, up and away.
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By Ronald Gamage - Aug 14
Congratulations Chief..thanks for protecting our town and all its citizens..how about a no ticket Tuesdays?
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By Nina Reed - Aug 14
Stephen, with all the nastiness and negativity in the news-this is so refreshing! Thank you so much! ~Melanie Keene.
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By Dale Hayward - Aug 14
Did anyone ask the lady who does not want the tire store on Camden Street if she thinks growing pot on Park Street is a fire risk, oh wait, the ...
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By Richard McKusic, Sr. - Aug 14
It is apparent the City of Rockland is taking the high road. Working through the process of declaring us a welcoming city was an excellent step ...
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By Colleen Richmon - Aug 14
I appreciate this uplifting article. Thank you, Stephen Betts.
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By Marvon W. Hupper - Aug 13
Another story about a bunch of thugs, then followed be smoke and mirrors.
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By Dale Hayward - Aug 13
Please be sure to give any other candidates equal coverage. This appears to be the newpaper's agenda to reelect and not wait until all candidates ...
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By Richard McKusic, Sr. - Aug 13
"Yes, this is RACISM!" One pastor had courage to speak it the way it is. My pastor did the same in a different way, yet the message was the ~
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By Ronald Horvath - Aug 13
Just in case anyone forgets what this obvious distraction is for:
"In a disturbing video white nationalist, politician, antisemitic conspiracy ...
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By Dale E. Landrith Sr. - Aug 13
Businesses have learned over time that higher prices mean fewer transactions. Higher taxes (fees) means less commerce.
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By Ronald Horvath - Aug 12
Criticism of credibility, from the right? From the party of the liar-in-chief? You're joking, right, Melvin?
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By Francis Mazzeo, Jr. - Aug 12
I realise that businesses pay taxes and add to the economy but I fail to see where somebody coming here to shop or eat has lowered my taxes. We ...
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By WILL MOSS - Aug 12
I had the same question as Francis Mazzeo -- what is the standard in other ports of call?
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By Paul Smith - Aug 12
What about phasing in the increase over two or three years? The town also needs to consider more public parking. I was in Rockland within the past ...
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By Kathryn Fogg - Aug 12
It seems if the increase is too much, the companies will just pass it on to passengers. How many harbors allow passengers the deep water to just ...
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By Joanne L Richards - Aug 11
Congratulations, job well done by all on the RSU 13 team!
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By Joanne L Richards - Aug 11
FANTASTIC! CONGRATS! A very good choice of a very good man!
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By Robert Jean - Aug 11
Excellent choice! I am thrilled for my town. Best wishes, Chief Hoppe!
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By Melvin J. Box - Aug 11
Ronald, you lost all credibility with your opening statement.
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By Francis Mazzeo, Jr. - Aug 11
Has anyone checked with other ports of call to see what their fees might be?
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By Valli Genevieve Geiger - Aug 11
Ms. Merriam, to set the record straight, I was not required to have a sprinkler. I live within 1000 feet of a fire hydrant as was the requirement. ...
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By Dale Hayward - Aug 11
Best to you Tim and to the Town of Thomaston, great choice, promote from withing if you can.
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By Ron Hawkes - Aug 11
Congratulations Tim!!!
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By Ronald Horvath - Aug 11
No, Melvin. Poliguin, like most Republicans, has never worked for anyone but himself. Here's an Breitbart estimation.
“But more than his record, ...
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By Nicole Jeanette Boutin - Aug 11
we need people to run for council, that will bring in business, create jobs & lower our taxes...not talk about Sanctuary Cities.
James Raye
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By Patricia Weaver - Aug 10
Prison is the best place for him!!!
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By Francis Mazzeo, Jr. - Aug 10
They could fill them with helium to remove the wrinkles.
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By Mary A McKeever - Aug 10
The Camden National Bank of OLD was operated by neighbors and friends living among Camdenites. Now it seems a corporation and not the "Friendly ...
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By Dale Hayward - Aug 10
Naked grandmas would be stretching it a bit.
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By Francis Mazzeo, Jr. - Aug 10
Although I fail to see how tourism helps the single family home taxpayer it is important to the area. To my knowledge, my sleep hasn't been ...
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By Sandra Schramm - Aug 09
I voted for this project as I believe in the educational opportunities this school provides and I have had the pleasure of knowing many students ...
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By FRANKLIN M WALKER JR - Aug 09
A truly wonderful man - - dignified, a true gentleman, great sense of humor, accomplished sailor - - he will be greatly missed.
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By Amy Files - Aug 09
Not sure what's right to do but in the scheme of things $25K is a fraction of the construction budget -- so I am a little surprised they are ...
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By Valerie Wass - Aug 09
No Criminal record, in my opinion, is BS!!! Doesn't matter because of what he did to this poor child! Sure hope he gets the whole 30 YEARS! The ...
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By Everett Walter Dorr - Aug 09
Zachary, Very nice project and thoughtful, well done I am proud of you. Papa
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By Stephen K Carroll - Aug 09
Guess Stuart has been busy. Too busy to even mow the grass on the board walk which is beginning to look a little shabby. Çaulie would never have ...
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