Someone You Should’ve Known
Shawn Mckeough, Jr. April 12, 1995 – March 15, 2019 Shawn Mckeough Jr.: An American Hero In March of 2019, America lost a hero and learned the name, Shawn Mckeough Jr. While stationed in Arkansas, serving in the U.S. Air Force, Shawn put himself…
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…
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 honor of her Chinese heritage. Saying that she is “retired” is…
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, Preble…