Category: Maine
15th Veterans Appreciation Night
On August 30th, 2019, the Ray Richardson Show, WLOB Radio and the Portland Seadogs teamed up for the 15th time to honor those who have served our nation in uniform. For 15 years, these three…
The Ant and the Grasshopper
The Ant and the Grasshopper Come to Maine! You may remember the fable about the grasshopper, a happy go lucky fellow who procrastinates instead of storing winter food. His neighbor, the ant, is an organized…
Animal Welfare in Maine
Everyone knows the adage that change is the only constant in life. This month I will share some observations about an exception to that generally accurate rule. One major aspect of animal welfare is animal…
False Reporting on Climate
Associated Press False Reporting on Climate In response to the Associated Press article written by Seth Borenstein on April the 9th – “Global warming is shrinking glaciers faster than thought”. The report they cited apparently…
Animal Welfare in Maine
This month’s column is credited to my colleague Robert Fisk, Founder and President of Maine Friends of Animals(MFOA). What follows is Robert’s recap of the actions of Maine’s 129th Legislature as related to animal welfare….
Leaving No Stone Unturned
When I first met Sammee Quong several years ago, I knew I was meeting someone unique. Sammee has a smile that will knock you flat, and beautiful tattoos several of which are ginkgo leaves in…
You Can’t Get Here From Here
Public Transportation Stakeholders Throughout Maine’s Largest Urban Area Have Their Bubbles Burst. I lost. Not a little, a lot! Majorly. Big time. I did not get to University of Southern Maine in Gorham to pick…
Childhood Hunger Bills Passed
Full Plates Full Potential, Maine’s only statewide childhood hunger organization is proud to announce legislative victories in Augusta this session. Full Plates Full Potential and our coalition including: No Kid Hungry, Good Shepherd Food Bank,…
The Gift Of Time
A new Maine nonprofit takes aim at helping those facing something no one wants to think about – the loss of a child. Launched at the beginning of 2019, Madeline’s Mission seeks to provide a…
Light: Function and Purpose
After very challenging legislative sessions like the one we just experienced here in Maine, I’m often asked, “Why bother advocating for the sanctity of human life and other biblical truths in Augusta when it seems…
Full Plates Announces Summer Grants
35 Summer Sites Receiving More Than $75,000 Total Justin Alfond, Full Plates Full Potential’s Co-Director said “For children living with food insecurity, summertime is the scariest part of the year. There are so many more…
Still Running the Race
Fred being ordained at Eastpoint Christian Church I often say, the most important thing a man or woman can do is be a good Father or Mother. Raising your children, impressing upon them the importance…
