We'll start elsewhere ... In spite of some last-minute panic and unnecessary gaffes by the top-line candidate, Virginia had a smashing night for Democrats, crushing the ambitions of racists, neo-Confederates, homophobes, … [Read more...]
Will the Next Major Tar Sands Spill be in New England?
Homes evacuated. Chemicals fouling the air. Wildlife soaked in tar sands oil. Could it happen in New England? I traveled to Arkansas last week to monitor wildlife impacts of the Exxon Mobil Pegasus tar sands pipeline rupture for the … [Read more...]
DREAM Now Letters to Barack Obama: Selvin Arevalo
Since I came to this country, I have been going to school to learn and enhance my English. Three years ago, I enrolled with Adult Education in Portland, ME, for my high school diploma. Finally, in this June 2010, I shall … [Read more...]
If you smell smoke today, you are not crazy (5/31/10)
Special weather advisory from Quebec which you can follow for updates states that VERY large forest fires in Quebec and Maine are leading to acrid smog from wood smoke, including cutting visibility in marine areas near Chatham. Checking … [Read more...]
Live Maine Election Results
Maine has several initiatives/referenda on the ballot today, including a perennial tax cut proposal. My fingers are crossed for Question, and I remain hopeful and optimistic. Early turnout numbers seem to suggest a high turnout, which would … [Read more...]
Pains in Maine
Maine's voluntary health care program -- seemingly like Massachusetts, without the mandates -- has signed up a mere 18,000 people, some of whom already had coverage: PORTLAND, Me., April 23 - When Maine became the first state in years to … [Read more...]
Hello everyone!
I want to extend an invitation to all you Mass folk's, considering we used to be Massachucetts up until 1820, to come join me at Turn Maine Blue. Currently we are focusing on LD 203, a bill proposed by Republican Rep. L. Gary Knight that … [Read more...]