Rockport citizens scrutinized proposed public spending at annual town meeting, poring especially over administrative and cultural budgets on the town warrant. After town meeting, as new select board members were sworn in, and a chairman and vice chairman were elected, the discussion once again turned to Rockport’s biggest issue: the public library – until, however, the town manager advised that the topic was not on the agenda, and needed to be advertised to the public before advancing (see... Read more

Thank you for allowing me to represent you these past nine years as a member of the Rockport Select Board. I have enjoyed it almost every minute, though we had several very difficult decisions to make over those years. And, congratulations to Mark, Doug and Tom. You have a lot of tough choices to make in the next few months, so good luck as well. Bill ChapmanRetired

WARREN — The town of Warren reported a total of 184 voters turning out to the polls Tuesday, a hot, sweltering day across the Midcoast. The State Bond issue was passed by a vote of 96 to 87. On the Warren Board of Selectmen, Roger Peabody won seat #1 (three-year term) with 160 votes, and Wayne Luce won seat #2 (three-year term) with 150 votes. For the openings on he RSU/SAD 40 School Board, Dennis Wooster was voted in to fill the open three-year term seat with 152 votes, and Curt Andrick was... Read more

CAMDEN — More than 1,700 Camden voters lined up on a sweltering June 13, with temperatures pushing 90, to elect three new select board members. Four candidates were vying for two three-year seats on the Camden Select Board, and as the initial tallies were read off the voting machines at around 8:15 p.m., Alison McKellar and Robert A. Falciani had won garnering 1,177 and 662 votes respectively. Christian Wincklhofer came in third with 559 votes followed by incumbent Donald A. White with 350... Read more

I am writing to express my support and encourage Rockport voters to elect Brooke Kehoe for the Library Committee. Brooke is very familiar with the issues facing the Library Committee and is a supporter of building a new library in Rockport village. She is committed to helping Rockport move forward with a new library that will serve our community for years to come. I know Brooke to be fair-minded, ethical, organized and dedicated. She would be an excellent addition to the Library Committee.... Read more

Camden citizens have an extensive list of municipal business items before them June 13, at the polls (open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Camden Fire Station), and likewise even more June 14, when they gather at the Camden Opera House at 7 p.m. to decide how to spend taxpayer money, as well as ordinance amendments and other policy initiatives. At the June 13 polls, there will be six ballots, each dealing with school, town or the one state bond issue. Town Ballot  Click here to return to the 2017... Read more

I am running for Rockport Select Board because I believe that we need a more diverse board, with a fresh perspective, to better represent our community. In my professional work I bring diverse groups of people together to create effective solutions that help everyone involved. I believe my experience will help our town government be more efficient and be able to complete projects with real results. Rockport residents need to feel that their voices are being heard and there is someone on the... Read more

  Penobscot Bay Pilot has posed questions to each candidate running for the Camden Select Board, providing the opportunity for the public to better understand their position on issues important to the town and region 1) Please provide a concise (paragraph) biography of yourself. I grew up in southern New Hampshire. I have lived Camden for 26 years. Professionally I was in the on air broadcast industry for 20 years followed by a career in advertising sales. I retired as Sales Manager of the... Read more

Penobscot Bay Pilot has posed questions to each candidate running for the Camden Select Board, providing the opportunity for the public to better understand their position on issues important to the town and region. Please provide a concise (paragraph) biography of yourself  I was born at Pen Bay Medical Center in Rockport and raised underfoot at The Waterfront Restaurant, opened by my father and his business partner Sam Appleton in 1978. Working in the restaurant, as well as watching my... Read more

 Penobscot Bay Pilot has posed questions to each candidate running for the Rockport Select Board, providing the opportunity for the public to better understand their position on issues important to the town and region. Please provide a concise (paragraph) biography of yourself  I was born in Augusta where I started school at the old Farrington elementary school. My parents moved to the Chicago area when I was 7 for much the same reason so many of our younger citizens leave Maine: in search of... Read more

 Penobscot Bay Pilot has posed questions to each candidate running for the Rockport Select Board, providing the opportunity for the public to better understand their position on issues important to the town and region. 1)  Please provide a concise (paragraph) biography of yourself. I am 65 years old and retired from my surgical practice at PBMC 3 years ago. I was born in Cleveland Ohio and during my childhood I lived briefly near Philadelphia. My high school years were spent in New Haven... Read more

Josh Gerritsen is seeking one of two three-year term positions, June 2017 to June June 2020, on the Lincolnville Board of Selectmen, Assessors and Overseers of the Poor. Please provide a short biography of yourself. I grew up in midcoast Maine and left to pursue a career elsewhere, like many young people do. I got a degree in Environmental Studies at Skidmore College and worked as a photographer in New York. After a decade away from Maine, I realized Lincolnville was where I wanted to settle... Read more

Sanford “Sandy” Delano is seeking one of two three-year term positions, June 2017 to June June 2020, on the Lincolnville Board of Selectmen, Assessors and Overseers of the Poor. Please provide a short biography of yourself. My dad, Buster Delano" was a Rockland boy who married a Lincolnville girl. My brother, John, and I enjoyed the best of both communities. School and sports in Rockland and summers on my grandparent’s farm on Youngtown Road in Lincolnville. We had an early introduction to... Read more

I am writing this letter to the Editor to share some of my insight since attending a few of Camden's Select Board candidate forums. It has opened my eyes to many important issues in our town. When I sat there watching the beginning of the meeting, I noticed a young girl sitting at the candidate's table and thought "She is so young what can she do for the town?" Then I heard her speak and tell us her experiences on committees for our town and this caused me to think maybe she does have... Read more

I'm voting for Doug Cole and Mark Kelly for Rockport Select Board and I hope you will join me in doing the same. Both Doug Cole and Mark Kelly have been long time residents of Rockport and served the community for over 30 years. Doug Cole as a surgeon at Pen Bay Medical Center, and Mark Kelly as Rockport Police Chief. Both have had extensive experience dealing with our community and have deep experience in making hard decisions under stress in their respective careers. I believe these two... Read more

My name is Tom Gray, and I am running for the Rockport Select Board. I would appreciate your vote on June 13. Many folks in the community will know me from my work as a teacher in the Five Town school district. I have lived in Rockport since 1999, have raised my children here, and care deeply about preserving our town’s unique character. Rockport offers the perfect blend of natural splendor, cultural richness, and neighborly connection. As a select board member, I will commit myself to... Read more

To my friends and voters in Rockport: I gave a lot of thought to this before deciding to run for another term.  My decision rested on what I think of as an obligation to complete some of the tasks I have worked to set in motion over the last few years: Surprisingly, my top motivation is to see the improvement of our infrastructure further along.  When I first was elected, it was the habit of the select board to dictate to the town manager and public works director which roads were to be paved... Read more

Like many of you I’ve been wrestling with this question. I will vote for building a new middle school and I thought I’d share with you how I came to my decision. I’m a 25-year resident with two children who began school at Rockport Elementary School and graduated from Camden Hills Regional High School more than 10 years ago, then unfortunately moved away (like many of our children). You’ve likely read what’s been presented in support of new construction: New construction will cost more than... Read more

Those of us who used to keep the political process at arms' length, are now fully aware of the need to keep informed, do our part and support the folks on the front lines who are committed to making the world, locally and globally, a just place. Which is why I'm thrilled that Anastasia Fischer, one of my dearest and most respected friends, has decided to run for a seat on the Rockport Select Board. To serve in public office at any level requires commitment and a comprehensive understanding of... Read more

 Clint Collamore absolutely loves Waldoboro.  He’s been more dedicated to the town’s well-being than many, and Waldoboro has benefitted tremendously from his tenures on the Select Board.  Clint’s a natural leader.  He listens.  He respects everyone.  He believes in and insists on the primacy of process.  He’s fair.  Clint works hard to protect the Medomak, the core of Waldoboro’s economy.   He honors the past and looks to the future.  He focuses on touching Waldoboro’s diverse communities and... Read more

ROCKPORT – As of Friday afternoon, April 28, three more Rockport citizens indicated their intent to run for the Select Board, filling the June 2017 ballot with a robust roster of candidates. According to Rockport Town Clerk Linda Greenlaw, and as of 1 p.m., there are now six candidates who have returned their nomination papers to the town office, all competing for two open seats. The deadline is 5 p.m. today. There are two open three-year seats on the Select Board, currently occupied by... Read more