In an interview with ’60 Minutes’ Sunday, the Arizona senator also said he would not have pushed to pause the nomination process if he were up for re-election.
October 2018
Mainewhile: Teaching consent, not segregation, is the answer
I found listening to the news last week to be difficult, painful, infuriating, and grating. I’m not a big fan of the term “triggering,” but I honestly don’t have another way to sum it up. There have been tears, there have been angry rants, and I know I am not alone. One meme I saw […]
Politics & Other Mistakes: The Pingree conundrum
In an ironic twist, ranked-choice voting, supported by nearly all Democrats, has the potential to cost those same Democrats the only major office they hold in Maine. I’m much too polite to say I told you so. Instead, I’ll just chortle quietly to myself. Rep. Chellie Pingree, the Democrat who represents the state’s 1st District […]
Maine schools, hospitals consider creative tactics to recruit nurses
Shortages are felt in other health care categories, too.
Lewiston hospital finds success recruiting nurses from the Philippines
St. Mary’s Health System recently hired 13 nurses to fill persistent vacancies.
Civic Salt: Unicorns are not the answer
This is about men. Nearly every civic institution in Maine is dominated by men. The judges, lawyers, legislators, reporters, and commentators who shape our civic discourse do not reflect the demographics of our state. Maine has had 10 governors named John. Six named William. And exactly zero who have occupied any group other than those […]
Here’s Something: Alcohol abuse at root of Kavanaugh chaos
After the tumult, suspense, intrigue and upheaval of the Brett Kavanaugh judicial nomination hearings, what will be the lasting legacy of this made-for-TV spectacle? There were many lessons and revelations, but one in particular stuck out to me: Drinking alcohol to excess, even in high school, can come back and haunt you. Kavanaugh is an […]
UMass football coach suspended after using the word ‘rape’ in postgame remarks
Mark Whipple has been suspended for one week by the university.
Patriots again look like pride of division in win over Miami
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The New England Patriots reminded everyone why they are still the pride of the AFC East. With a 3-0 start to the season, the Miami Dolphins emerged as an early threat to the Patriots’ run of nine consecutive division titles. The Dolphins are now left to regroup after a 38-7 loss to […]
Europe finishes off dominant week to win back Ryder Cup
SAINT-QUENTIN-EN-YVELINES, France — Europe waited two long years for that one moment when the Ryder Cup was back in its hands. Exactly when it happened Sunday was unclear, making it all the better. At roughly the same time, in two singles matches on two greens at Le Golf National separated by 150 yards of water, […]