I will admit that I have not been a regular viewer of Saturday Night Live for a long, long time. In my opinion, it has been about 15 years since it was consistently funny and featured cast members that I actually like. But I do still keep track… Read More
The bas-relief carved on the 5th Maine Battery monument on the western edge of Culp’s Hill depicts three gunners working a 12-pound bronze Napoleon. The battery saw extensive action at Gettysburg on July 1, 1863. (Brian F. Swartz Photo)… Read More
We no longer have a two-party system in American Democracy. Read More
After reading an old Bill Caldwell column about fishing for Atlantic salmon in Maine’s Penobscot River, I am very sad that we will never be able to do that again. We have spent hundreds of millions of dollars trying to restore Atlantic salmon to Maine’s rivers,… Read More
In this embarrassing era where everyone gets a trophy, there are no losers, and concocted voting systems allow a candidate without the most votes to actually be elected, we have reached yet a new low in our cultural embracement of mediocrity. The internet is ablaze with… Read More
Let's face it. As we age, a lot of things don't work quite as well as they used to. Balance, for instance, can be an issue. But guess what? There are ways to assess and lower your risk of losing your balance and falling. Read More
Attacks on crucial oil sites in Saudi Arabia Saturday threatened to renew tensions in the Gulf amid hopes for diplomatic progress between the United States and Iran. — News Item… Read More
How do you make healthy choices when temptation is all around? Here are some tips and tricks Matt used to stick to healthy living during the tempting summer months. Maybe some of them can work for you, too! Read More
When you were young did you have a special tree? I did. Maybe you still do, and together, you and the tree continue making stories. Living here in Maine, it is easy to love the landscape. The rocky shoreline runs for some 3,000 miles through nooks and crannies… Read More
Despite her past big wins, if Sen. Susan Collins runs for reelection, she won’t really be running on her own. Instead Mainers will judge Collins in part by her links to three powerful men. Read More
Curt Schilling belongs in the Baseball Hall of Fame. Yes, I wrote that back in early July. But every good movie, and debate, deserves a sequel. So, here’s part two of my Schill to the HOF argument. Through some metrics I won’t attempt to explain or pretend to… Read More
Democrats 2020 backseat drivers. Read More
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This salad has everything you want- it's a little sweet, a little savory, a little crunchy. Plus- it's SUPER healthy and you can make it quickly and easily. Make a big batch and you have lunch ready for the whole week! Read More
Maine’s Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife presented me with a lifetime achievement award recently at the annual banquet of the Sportsman’s Alliance of Maine. DIFW’s Commissioner, Judy Camuso, presented the award, along with Deputy Commissioner Tim Peabody. Read More
Aroostook County vintage racing fan, Jesse Michaud made the trek to Arundel Speedway near Kennebunkport to join several racers at the Arundel Speedway Fun Day. Holler Customs finishes Jurassic Park Jeep and I get a pleasant surprise while photographing my Photo of the Week shot. Read More
By Sterling Pingree: Sportschowdah.com. WHOA baby this defense! The Dolphins had a tough time catching the football, but the blanket coverage and constant pressure that New England drew up made it a long day for Miami. The incredible thing (amongst all of the incredible things about the Pats’… Read More
A reprise of my crowd-cheering pasta sauce for canning, simple and not too exhausting. And introducing BILLY BUCK, my new novel. Read More
EPA scales back federal protection of water bodies to 1986 standards. –News Item… Read More
Saturday nights game was billed as the "biggest regular season game in the history of UMaine football.” To me that is a must see matchup. But not many people in the Pine Tree State gave a rats butt. Read More
