Camden Presses Pause on Paid Parking After Weeks of Community Debate

After weeks of public meetings, petitions, and community debate, the Camden Select Board has voted to suspend its downtown paid parking program for the remainder of the 2026 season. Here’s how the town got here, what drove the decision, and what comes next.
Candidate Spotlight: Nicole Kalloch – Maine State Senate District 12

Nicole Kalloch, an unenrolled candidate for Maine State Senate District 12 and current Rockland City Council member, is featured in The Maine Mirror’s Candidate Spotlight series, highlighting her background, public service, campaign information, and an invitation to answer five questions for voters.
Camden Earns Exceptional Marks in Maine Accessibility Project (MAP) Review

The Maine Accessibility Project (MAP) has completed its review of the Town of Camden, awarding a perfect score of 100 out of 100 for its timely, thorough, and professional response to a standardized public election information request, setting the current benchmark for municipal accessibility.
Camden Select Board to Hold Two Executive Sessions on July 7

Stay informed with a preview of Camden, Maine’s July 7 Select Board meetings. Learn about executive sessions, liquor license hearings, paid parking discussions, board appointments, and other agenda items affecting the Camden community.
Nine Communities. Nine Lessons. One Growing Maine Mirror Network.

The Maine Mirror Network has reached an important milestone with the addition of Camden, bringing the total number of active community hubs to nine. In this reflection on the journey so far, we explore the unique character, history, and spirit of each community while sharing the larger vision behind the Maine Mirror: making local information more accessible, understandable, and connected for all Mainers.
