As Americans, we’ve been taught to revere equality. Originally a notion that simply related to the court system where all of us are equal in the eyes of the law, the definition and application of equality is changing rapidly. We used to think that America was the place where, if you worked hard and had […]

Jason Savage claims he’s a journalist. I say he’s not. We’re both kinda correct. Savage’s regular job is as the executive director of the Maine Republican Party. No question about being a journalist there. He’s just a political hack. But “outside the scope of his employment,” to use the snappy phrase coined by his lawyer, […]

Using many of the same tired tropes that the NRA and gun enthusiasts use as straw men arguments, John Balentine doesn’t propose anything new, but rehashes the same arguments that have enabled mass shooters to easily acquire the weapon of choice of mass shooters everywhere. Unfortunately “everywhere” pretty much only applies to the U.S., as […]

Maine has become a foodie Mecca, so it is no surprise that once again a large contingent of Maine chefs and restaurants have been nominated for James Beard Foundation Awards, the Pulitzer Prize of the culinary world. Last year there were nine nominees, this year 11. My favorite among this year’s candidates is Cara Stadler, […]