BE BOLD!
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…
Just Imagine …
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…
To Protect and Serve
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…
State Workers’ Compensation System
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…
Who’s in Charge?
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…
Entrepreneurship
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…
Veterans’ Services Recognized
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….
Spring Break Safety
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…
Love and Friendship Online
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…
Maine’s Melting Pot
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…
Who Actually Cares?
Who Actually Cares About the Palestinians? No, I want to know the answer to this. Genuinely. Because it looks like most pro-Palestinian organization don’t care about the Palestinians and their actual problems (poverty, culture of…
Animal Welfare in Maine and Beyond
As previously promised, this month I will share some additional observations and thoughts about a recurrent issue in equine welfare, “rescuing the rescue.” Regardless of intentions, not all interventions for horses in need of human…
