By: Steve Mckay I remember the exact moment I first spied the back of my noggin as it is presently constituted. Me ‘n the Mrs. were in one of the girly clothing stores at the Bangor Mall, and while my wife was trying-on some girly-type clothes,… Read More
Campaigns were once conducted on a “retail” face-to-face basis on issues that were matters of state or local concern. Read More
The Department of Inland Fisheries and wildlife stepped up big time to expand protection of our native brook trout and Arctic charr. Recently, they went public with their proposal and I want to share it with you today. This all began with a bill I submitted… Read More
Jacksonville made the Cowboys look like the Doomsday Defense was back in pads. Blake Bortles looked like Blake Bortles if Blake Bortles tried was playing left handed while drinking apricot Schnapps. Read More
Endorsing Governor LePage for another four years might not be good for the state but would be great for cartooning. Read More
For a while, the cause of my aching thumb was a mystery. Fortunately, I figured it out and also, how to make it feel better. Read More
In this edition: 1) Cut and run on multiple trail systems in Fort Kent. 2) Pay homage to furry and feathered friends in Houlton. 3) Learn more about all things lunar in Fort Fairfield. Plus lots more! googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var… Read More
Charlemagne was King of the Francs. He continues to be studied as a charismatic leader, even more than 1,200 years since his death and burial in the Aachen Cathedral, located in Western Germany. He may have been more Belgian than French, but under his rule, the Francs… Read More
While compound interest may be the most powerful force in the world, human ingenuity can still outsmart it. And with a work ethic, you can beat it. Moody proved that with his life story. He worked -- with others -- to outflank it in our higher education apparatus. Read More
My column suggesting that we should have an eagle hunting season and that the eagle sandwich would be right up there with the lobster roll certainly got a lot of attention. I could not believe that some people thought I was serious. One guy sent… Read More
EIA forecasts that average U.S. household expenditures for most major home heating fuels will be higher this winter compared with last winter. Most of the increase reflects higher forecast energy prices. U.S. average heating degree days are expected to be 1% higher than last winter. However, realized expenditures… Read More
Get caught up on the latest happenings in U-Maine athletics this week on the Black Bear Report. Read More
Who needs a special occasion to indulge in a little chocolate? If YOU do, you're in luck because it's National Chocolate Cupcake Day and I've got some delish recipes. Read More
After last night's 4.5-hour marathon, Andrew Benintendi's heroics, and Joe Castiglione taking a tumble from his chair, Red Sox radio announcer Tim Neverett joined the show to recap it all and preview Game 5 of the ALCS as the Sox look to advance to the World Series. Read More
You can feast on gourmet food and wine this weekend -- or you can feast on words. Read More
Yup. ALCS game four was an instant classic. Man, it had everything! A controversial call by an umpire. Check. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250],[300,600]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner = false; for (var i = 0; i < slot_sizes.length; i++)… Read More
Eager to prevent chronic wasting disease from getting to Maine, with special concern that it was recently discovered in Quebec just 100 miles from the Maine border, the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife has quickly adopted a new rule severely restricting the transportation of deer to or… Read More
The president, a missing journalist and and arms deal. Read More
Coach Harasymiak made his weekly appearance after another walk-off win for the Black Bears last weekend at URI. Hear his thoughts on that game and get a preview of this weekend's match-up at William & Mary. Read More
Seeing today that it was announced that the UMaine men’s basketball team was ranked tied for 7th in the America East Basketball Conference pre-season coaches poll with UNH I looked to see where they were ranked nationally out of the 352 D-1 teams. The only poll… Read More
