Dan Dunkle

1 week ago | midcoastvillager.com | Alex Seitz-Wald |Dan Dunkle

Camden voters will head to the polls June 10 to decide the fate of the historic Montgomery Dam, a controversial issue in the image-conscious town with potential ramifications for communities across Maine considering what to do with disused old dams. The debate over removing the dam has proven divisive and emotional, arousing arguments about the environment, heritage, economics, historic preservation, aesthetics and the character and identity of Camden.

1 week ago | midcoastvillager.com | Alex Seitz-Wald |Dan Dunkle

Camden voters will head to the polls June 10 to decide the fate of the historic Montgomery Dam, a controversial issue in the image-conscious town with potential ramifications for communities across Maine considering what to do with disused old dams. The debate over removing the dam has proven divisive and emotional, arousing arguments about the environment, heritage, economics, historic preservation, aesthetics and the character and identity of Camden.

2 months ago | midcoastvillager.com | Drew Himmelstein |Dan Dunkle

Maine harbors flooded to historic levels during last winter’s storms, causing millions of dollars in damage to public property, private businesses and waterfront infrastructure. With sea level rise projected to grow by an order of feet over the coming century, many coastal towns are thinking now about how to redesign their harbors so they can better withstand future storms. Like many Maine communities, Camden is finding both challenges and opportunities as it assesses its harbor.

Jan 29, 2025 | midcoastvillager.com | Drew Himmelstein |Dan Dunkle |Jim Leonard

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