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Remembering
For many of us here in Maine, it is expected solace that the lilac bushes will be in bloom by Memorial Day. With the cold, wet spring that we have encountered, that may not hold true this year. But...
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A New Look For Maine
Maine is now six months into a new administration that features a Republican Governor and Republican majorities in both components of the State Legislature. It has been a rather rocky beginning for New...
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Had Enough Yet?
I have. I fired off emails yesterday to each member of my Congressional delegation, informing them that if their votes were for anything other than reduction of federal spending (and therefore a step...
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The Maine Hunting Scene, 2011
Normally the weather pattern is invigorating this time of year here in Maine: cool nights and crisp days, the brilliant foliage limned by the clear and fragrant air of fall. However, after a...
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Maine Hunting Update
I have seen very few ducks up to this point. The flight paths seem to have deviated from the coastal areas, at least in regard to ponds, lakes and rivers. I have seen several flocks of geese...
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Going Along to Get Along
Last election cycle many of the people in Maine decided that they had enough of the despotic Democratic rule that has mired Maine in economic and social distress for over three decades. Accordingly,...
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Olympia Snowe Quits
And that is the only accurate way to describe it. No matter that she attempts to blame political “polarization” and “gridlock” for her unexpected decision; soon-to-be-ex-Senator Snowe obviously has no...
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Bond Not, Waste Not
The annual budget battle here in Maine has proved quite contentious. Paul Lepage, our Governor, has insisted that significant cuts to the upcoming budget be made and of course now faces recrimination...
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Beware the Trojan Horse
I have always proscribed having a familiarity with history so that one might learn and hopefully benefit from mistakes made in the past by not repeating them. But repeat them we will, and of course...
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The Maine Deer Herd – 2012 Prospects
Despite a relatively mild winter for 2011-2012, the Maine deer herd is still estimated to be less than 200,000 after several tough winters coupled with coyote predation. The northern part of the state...
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