I am at a distinct disadvantage writing these words. I am white. I am also the husband of a former police officer, thus I am somewhat biased. But I will proceed regardless; because all the news, all the commentary, and all the passionate debate about what happened in Ferguson, Missouri has sparked my memory, jarred my … Continue reading Facts are stubborn things
Month: November 2014
A hidden message
My friend Alan Caron has some sage advice that each and every newly elected member of the Maine Legislature should read. Alan's column regulary appears in the Portland Press Herald, and an excerpt of his latest piece ( Last election had a hidden message for Maine's leaders) can be found here: "Given the many challenges … Continue reading A hidden message
Just another new kid in town
Last week, I introduced two new legislators who are both Democrats from Biddeford.This week, we take a trip to the other side of the political aisle and the town of Cornish to meet Nathan Wadsworth, a young man who has been an acquaintance of mine for almost a decade. Nathan's father, Jack, owns and operates … Continue reading Just another new kid in town
We were only freshmen
Democrats in Maine and across the country took a drubbing during last week's elections, but there were a few bright spots, including the city of Biddeford, where State Senator David Dutremble easily fended off a challenge by Republican James Booth; and where two political newcomers held their party's seats in the Maine Legislature. In fairness, … Continue reading We were only freshmen
Take Five
My wife, Governor Paul Lepage, Bill Nemitz, a charity auction and the in-patient psychiatric unit at Maine Medical Center. How did these random things become connected last week, causing a bit of a stir on my Facebook page last night? Let's start at the top. Last week, just days before the election, Governor Paul LePage joked … Continue reading Take Five
We’re the kids in America
WARNING: If you are a partisan Democrat or Republican, you may not want to continue reading because this post will surely piss you off. Nearly 24 hours after the polls closed, there is still a fair amount of wailing and gnashing of teeth going on here in Maine, where Republicans had much to celebrate last night. … Continue reading We’re the kids in America
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