I can’t believe that the Town Council in Gorham, traditionally a “farming town,” is debating the fate of a family who wants to keep their pet mini-pig in their yard. Let’s get real here: the family is not starting a pig farm (though pig farms do exist in farming communities), the mini-pig is a family’s […]
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Here’s Something: Asylum-seekers, feds owe Mainers a big thanks
The many trials and tribulations of asylum-seekers housed at the Portland Expo have finally come to an end, no thanks to the federal government. After several months sleeping on cots in a crowded gymnasium, about 400 people, mostly from Angola and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, vacated the gymnasium as of Aug. 15 so […]
Politics & Other Mistakes: Big bucks for small brains
Here’s the dirty truth about political advertising: It only works on stupid people. Of course, there are lots of stupid people, and most of them are on social media, where it’s easy to target campaign messages to specific types of dopes. Whether it’s gun nuts or anti-gun kooks, pro-life fanatics or pro-choice extremists, tree huggers […]
Here’s Something: Stop talking about race
Democrats use race as a political weapon, quick to demonize Trump, willing to ignore Biden.
Politics & Other Mistakes: The real agenda
Racists are sure to come running when GOP blows the “Maine for Mainers” dog whistle.
The Universal Notebook: A summer without food
Seeking your serious suggestions for overcoming a loss of appetite.
Here’s Something: Looking forward to Maine’s bicentennial
The year-long celebration promises to be memorable and informative.
Politics & Other Mistakes: Indigestible
The Maine Green Independent Party is on life support.
Here’s Something: Boos and bravos
Thumbs up to quilters and summer camp; thumbs down to Gov. Mills and Sen. Warren.
Politics & Other Mistakes: Our resident hater
Looking for the noxious side of Maine politics? Look no further than state Rep. Larry Lockman.