Please don't consider quitting, Lincoln! We are blessed that you have become our insightful, local newspaper, keeping an eye on all our local doings, from informing us of any nefarious attempts to abuse privilege in local town councils to clearly articulating the issues surrounding the many battles local communities are having to preserve the pristine beauty of their precious waters and towns as well as their attempt at having a say in the quality of life in their towns. Thank you so much for being ever present and observant. Happy New Year!
Our little island is so lucky to have you keep an eye on what is important and to speak up for the voiceless. Thank you for helping to shine a light and to support those working for good against evil (e.g. Annlinn and Leonard Leo.)
The Quietside Journal has been anything but quiet in an environment in which "silence" is not only golden but highly profitable for those with the least appreciation of the value of Maine The Way Life "Used" To Be. Your voice has time and again raised issues of critical importance and your light has shined upon areas dark for so long that even vague shadows cause people to put on sunglasses. Long live real journalism, long live the Quietside Journal!
This week's Islander's headline highlights the million dollars the cruise ships paid the town this past year. While they mention the money is restricted for projects that relate to cruise visits it is spun as a positive without an explanation of why they are allowed to dictate the terms of its use. Begs the question, who among us wouldn't like to control how our tax money is spent?
Thank you Lincoln and Congratulations on your circulation increases. Although some might find you style a bit confrontational we need your investigative reporting to keep the developers and politicians inline and following the laws and rules. Your impact on the Cruise ship case and the ruling on lobster fishing helped shape a good outcome for many people . Keep reporting!
I hope you stay active. I have always appreciated your perspectives. I certainly hope the a ruling against the town will not signify abandonment of BH to the merchants.
l can see a possible outcome to the tourist/cruise ship controversy. Bar Harbor will be Mount Desert lsland's sacrificial lamb. Downtown will be akin to a theme park, gateway to Acadia National Park's storied beauty. ln essence, THE epicenter of a seasonal resort tourist town. Real estate values in, "downtown BH", will/should continue to rise. Places like Southwest Harbor/Tremont/rural areas, will continue to see increased interest. Wishing all the best for Mitchell Rales in his efforts to keep the island a vibrant community.
I have learned much from those who I may -occasionally or generally- disagree with. You remain a font of knowledge and I look forward to the continued education. Thank you Lincoln.
In an age where more local towns are left in the news desert I am so pleased to see the work that you’re doing in your area. Your community should be really proud of you and thankful.
Please don't consider quitting, Lincoln! We are blessed that you have become our insightful, local newspaper, keeping an eye on all our local doings, from informing us of any nefarious attempts to abuse privilege in local town councils to clearly articulating the issues surrounding the many battles local communities are having to preserve the pristine beauty of their precious waters and towns as well as their attempt at having a say in the quality of life in their towns. Thank you so much for being ever present and observant. Happy New Year!
Our little island is so lucky to have you keep an eye on what is important and to speak up for the voiceless. Thank you for helping to shine a light and to support those working for good against evil (e.g. Annlinn and Leonard Leo.)
The Quietside Journal has been anything but quiet in an environment in which "silence" is not only golden but highly profitable for those with the least appreciation of the value of Maine The Way Life "Used" To Be. Your voice has time and again raised issues of critical importance and your light has shined upon areas dark for so long that even vague shadows cause people to put on sunglasses. Long live real journalism, long live the Quietside Journal!
This week's Islander's headline highlights the million dollars the cruise ships paid the town this past year. While they mention the money is restricted for projects that relate to cruise visits it is spun as a positive without an explanation of why they are allowed to dictate the terms of its use. Begs the question, who among us wouldn't like to control how our tax money is spent?
Thank you Lincoln and Congratulations on your circulation increases. Although some might find you style a bit confrontational we need your investigative reporting to keep the developers and politicians inline and following the laws and rules. Your impact on the Cruise ship case and the ruling on lobster fishing helped shape a good outcome for many people . Keep reporting!
I hope you stay active. I have always appreciated your perspectives. I certainly hope the a ruling against the town will not signify abandonment of BH to the merchants.
l can see a possible outcome to the tourist/cruise ship controversy. Bar Harbor will be Mount Desert lsland's sacrificial lamb. Downtown will be akin to a theme park, gateway to Acadia National Park's storied beauty. ln essence, THE epicenter of a seasonal resort tourist town. Real estate values in, "downtown BH", will/should continue to rise. Places like Southwest Harbor/Tremont/rural areas, will continue to see increased interest. Wishing all the best for Mitchell Rales in his efforts to keep the island a vibrant community.
I have learned much from those who I may -occasionally or generally- disagree with. You remain a font of knowledge and I look forward to the continued education. Thank you Lincoln.
In an age where more local towns are left in the news desert I am so pleased to see the work that you’re doing in your area. Your community should be really proud of you and thankful.