Sports Betting Bill
I know you are all very busy, but I thought it was important for me to touch base with some of our greatest and most reliable allies as we approach the vote for the sports betting bill (LD 553) and the governor’s veto. It is not going to surprise anybody…
Animal Welfare in Maine and Beyond
As a result of the activities at the 129 Maine Legislative session, the animal welfare landscape in Maine has a few adjustments well worth noting. Animal welfare advocates came together in support of several pieces of legislation, marshaled the troops,…
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. Robert is a tireless…
A Tale of Two Women
The late, great Charles Dickens wrote a “Tale of Two Cities” in 1859. It was set in two of the world’s greatest cities, London and Paris, before and during the French Revolution. The opening sentence is among the greatest in all of…