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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 ...
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.
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Guest column
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Long Journey Home
By Sarah ReynoldsPerspective on faith and the spiritual journey
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Letters to the editor - Republican Journal
By Republican Journal ...VillageSoup and The Republican Journal welcome letters to the editor, which may be sent to news@villagesoup.com or mailed to 161 High Street, ...
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Journal Files
This week in history from the files of The Republican Journal, compiled by the Belfast Free Library.
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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Guest columns — The Republican Journal
By The Republican ...Commentary from the community.
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 ...
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Down T' Home
By Marion Tucker HoneycuttRemembrances of life in rural Maine
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Cedar and Pearl
By John PiottiIn this column I will write at times about farms, given my passion for farming; and a little about politics, given my deep interest in policy and ...
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Poet's Corner
Poet's Corner is a regular feature of The Republican Journal, appearing once a month in the first issue of each month. The Poet's Corner is open ...
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Republican Journal Editorial Cartoons
By Forest TaberA weekly editorial cartoon from Forest Taber of Taber Photography.
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Editorial cartoon — The Republican Journal
By Darryl SmithThis week's editorial cartoon.
Growing Points
By Jean EnglishJean English lives in Lincolnville.
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Editorials — The Republican Journal
By The Republican ...Every week, VillageSoup - Republican Journal editorial staff collaborate on an editorial regarding a topic of interest or community concern. Often ...
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 ...
Plain finish, no varnish
By Sarason D. LieblerSarason D. Liebler lives in Liberty.
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,...
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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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Quote of the week — The Republican Journal
By The Republican ...Our pick for quote of the week.
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.
Objects in the mirror
By Philip ConklingPhilip Conkling, president of Island Institute, writes for The Working Waterfront and Island Journal.
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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. ...
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Isabel Morse Maresh
Isabel Morse Maresh lives in Belmont and writes about history and people.
Tipping Point
By Louisa EnrightLouisa Enright lives in Camden. Her discipline is cultural studies, which focuses on systems of cultural power.
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 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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Sam's Say on Sports
By Sam ShainSports aficionado Sam Shain lives in Hallowell and is a Capital Weekly reporter.
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 ...
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 ...
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Penobscot Falcon
By Eric GreenBelfast resident Eric Green offers views on life and more.
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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.
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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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 ...
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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. ...
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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Maine Congressman Mike Michaud
By Michael H. MichaudDemocrat Michael H. Michaud was sworn in as a United States Congressman in January 2003 to represent the 2nd Congressional District of Maine. The ...
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Real Life Stories from a Maine State Trooper
By Mark NickersonMark Nickerson is a retired Maine State Police Trooper. The 28-year veteran lives in Unity. The award-winning columnist may be reached at menick@un...
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Spirit: Kevin Pleas
By Kevin PleasKevin Pleas is reverend of the First Congregational Church U.C.C. in Camden.
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 ...
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 ...
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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.
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.
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 ...
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The Frary Home Companion
By John FraryProfessor John Frary of Farmington, a former U.S. Congress candidate and retired history professor, shares his thoughts on all things political.
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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. ...
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...
Voices: Emma Moesswilde
By Emma MoesswildeEmma Moesswilde lives in Belfast.
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.
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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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Carol Weston
By Carol WestonSen. Carol Weston (R-Waldo), Senate District 23
