Month: March 2019

I first met Ray at the Fryeburg Fair this past October when he invited me to join him and his wife, Dee Dee, on their show to speak about my father, Christopher Wainwright, and his…

Elias Thomas: Service Before Service Questions submitted by Ray Richardson and answered by Elias Thomas. Q: Tell us about yourself and your family. Give us a snapshot of what matters to you. A: When I…

This article should be considered a sidebar to the article, Just Imagine. As you know, the Maine Legislature is considering passing a measure that would tie Maine’s Electoral Votes to a Multi-State Compact that would…

Since 2016, we have heard that the Russians interfered with the Presidential election. We have also heard that although it is an unprecedented misinformation campaign, no actual votes were changed. In other words, the Russians…

In 1981, Chief Richard LaMunyon of the Wichita, Kansas Police Department saw that Special Olympics was in urgent need of funds. At the same time he had been feeling a need to get his officers…

The Maine state workers’ compensation system is broken. And the scary part about it is that we now have Democrats controlling Augusta, who are controlled by the labor unions, so it’s likely that it will…

In what came as a surprise to no one, freshman Representative and Democratic rock star Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) has made another amazingly interesting comment. Late last month at a “Girls Who Code” event, Ocasio-Cortez unloaded…

Everyone knows Maine is the best place to live and raise a family. Can it be the best place to start a business? There is tremendous opportunity here in Maine to start and grow your…

Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services Receives National Recognition for Homeless Veterans Advocacy On Tuesday, February 26, the Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services (MBVS) received the 2019 Abraham Lincoln Pillar of Excellence Award from the U.S….

Today we continue our monthly personal safety column penned by Michael Mercer of Michael Mercer Consulting. This retired police officer is now a crime prevention consultant with over 30 years of experience preventing crimes against…

Let Your Cool-headedness Keep Your Warm Heart Safe When Looking for Love and Friendship Online. Lots of people meet friends and potential love interests online through dating sites, social media, or mobile apps. It can…

With an eclectic mix of arts, culture, and cuisine, Maine’s largest metro area easily combines the people and places that comprise this exciting seaport city. – Robert Witkowski As the largest urban area in the…