When George H.W. Bush was preparing a run for president, he asked a friend to suggest key issues for his campaign. He understood most issues, but sought top policies to highlight. Time magazine reported that his friend advised him to take time off, “to figure out… Read More
Lynn Plourde is my favorite children’s book author. She captured me years ago with A Merry Moosey Christmas in which the reindeer take the night off and moose pull Santa’s sled. Lynn has written more than 20 kids’ books and her latest, At One In a… Read More
2018 PAC spending in Maine. Read More
Did you know that Maine played a significant role in the production of gunpowder during the Civil War? I discovered this bit of history while walking on a beautiful trail in Gorham. Read More
By the time we reached Fish River Checkpoint at the edge of the North Maine Woods, we’d already been driving for hours. Maine is a giant state, and it seems that the more I explore it, the bigger it gets. Deep in the woods of northern… Read More
In this edition: 1) Learn to ski and shoot in Fort Kent. 2) Take a spin on your mountain bike or test your map and compass skills in Fort Kent. 3) Go for a group hike in Presque Isle. Plus lots more!… Read More
Today is a gift. That's why they call it the present. Are you accomplishing what is important to you or focusing on the trivial? Read More
It was a privilege to learn about important World War II naval history from my brother in law, William L’Heureux, 92, who lives in Longmeadow, Mass. We were fortunate to hear, first hand, about his participation in World War II, during his recent visit to Maine. Read More
The Maine football team is getting set to battle Central Michigan this weekend. This is their second straight game against an FBS opponent, or “Big Boy” program. Maine is 1-0 against the bigger schools already this year as they came from 21-0 down… Read More
"As a society, we need to decide on what we believe the 'burden of proof' to be in the court of public opinion. Because relying on an accusation alone is not a good place to be, and making decisions based on high school yearbooks isn’t any better." Read More
MDI restaurant owner touts marijuana treatment as kinder to crustaceans. —News Item… Read More
I delved deeper into recent releases from Interpol, Death Cab For Cutie and Foxing on the show this week, while the retro alternative set ventured all the way back to the late '60s for a block of out-there artists who proved hugely influential on punk, post-punk and indie-rock to come. Read More
If you are like many people, your resume hasn’t seen a significant amount of change in years. You may have diligently updated it with new accomplishments or positions, but the basic document is still the same as it was the day you first typed it up. As the… Read More
So many fun and different things are happening across the state this weekend, from the Common Ground Fair and a drive-in Burt Reynolds tribute night to a puppet festival and music festival. It's autumn in Maine! Read More
The definition of grief is deep sorrow, but not all people feel it when a significant person in their life dies. They may feel relief, sadness about what never was, shame, anger, guilt, or nothing at all. In part four of Living with Grief, we talk about such feelings and what is called disenfranchised grief. Read More
It’s my favorite time of year! I love when the leaves begin to turn, the temperatures finally cool, and the Common Ground Fair begins! Last year, I wrote about how overwhelming the Common Ground Fair can be for beginners. It’s easy to see… Read More
Regardless of how you feel about third-party travel agents, it is important to see why online platforms are changing and how you can stay on top. Read More
While Gov. Paul LePage is asking the federal government to reject the state's court-ordered expansion plan, Maine is officially asking to follow federal law. Read More
I’m inspired by a Mainer in a wheelchair who shot a 300+ pound bear this fall. This fellow is in the same ALS support group as me, and I love to hear his hunting stories. He hunted out of Camel… Read More
So I think I got Lost…… So, yah, it’s like been months since this runner, mother, triathlete, pretend writer has written anything. I didn’t lose my fire, I didn’t lose my drive, I didn’t lose the constant monologues going through my head that I think would be… Read More
