The Legislature was supposed to adjourn at midnight on Wednesday, but Democrats let the session stretch on in an arcane procedural fight that we try to explain. Read More
The governor’s last chance to use his veto power in a regular session of the legislature. Read More
It is fashionable to blame Facebook for the poisonous discourse we are all engaging in today. But the reality is that what we see is us. Read More
Rainbow River Lodge in Alaska is an amazing place, with nice cabins, a beautiful lodge, and great food. But the biggest attraction is fishing. I took my wife Linda there once. Each day, we were flown out to various rivers to catch rainbow trout or… Read More
There is no sign of a deal on tax conformity and Medicaid expansion and it may send the Legislature home today. Read More
Named as commander of the Army of the Potomac in late January 1863, Maj. Gen. Joseph Hooker took immediate steps to improve the dietary and living conditions of the enlisted men. Maine soldiers noticed the difference. (Library of Congress) The arrival of Joe… Read More
Named as commander of the Army of the Potomac in late January 1863, Maj. Gen. Joseph Hooker took immediate steps to improve the dietary and living conditions of the enlisted men. Maine soldiers noticed the difference. (Library of Congress) The arrival of Joe… Read More
But alas, it’s not satire. Read More
Comey book signing. Read More
Difficulty: Easy. The 1.65-mile loop trail is paved and wheelchair accessible. How to get there: From Interstate 95, take Exit 244, then head west on Route 157 through Medway and East Millinocket to downtown Millinocket. After about 10.8 miles of driving on Route 157, turn… Read More
Difficulty: Easy. The 1.65-mile loop trail is paved and wheelchair accessible. The biggest challenge is navigating the portions of the route that travel through residential areas, where it takes several turns and the signs marking the trail are fairly spaced apart. For that reason you may want to… Read More
Life is difficult when a couple is out of synch in retirement. Learn what you can do to get back on track. Read More
Democrats and House Republicans may not see expansion and conformity, respectively, as issues worth sticking around for at this point in the legislative session. Read More
“And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you — ask what you can do for your country,” John F. Kennedy, January 20, 1961. Read More
Unless we have elected officials with the integrity of Bill Cohen, our democratic system is in danger. Read More
From the well-deserved awards to the auction led by the very entertaining Roger Lambert, the 39th Anniversary banquet of the Maine Professional Guides Association was, as usual, a great event. Of course, I most enjoyed the chance to visit with many old friends. The banquet hall at Jeff’s… Read More
Today’s the day – file your taxes. Whether electronically or snail mail, today’s the deadline. Read More
While the Yankees were busy trading a couple of Oldsmobile hubcaps and Ron Guidry’s mustache scissor for Giancarlo Stanton, the Sox brass were content to, I don’t know what. Figure out a way to reboot “Sox Appeal”? Read More
