Greg Kesich and Bill Nemitz recall the 1991 shutdown and how Gov. LePage might take the blame whether he deserves it or not. Plus Letter Writer of the Month returns.
Podcasts
Opinion Podcast: The comments section
Greg Kesich and Sarah Collins read their favorite comments from recent stories
Explainer Podcast: Understanding Medicaid
Portland Press Herald Health and Human Services reporter Joe Lawlor breaks down the complex system and how it works in Maine.
Opinion Podcast: Budget drama, Governor’s race party shuffle, Angus King’s star turn, and just a little nips
The editorial page crew digs into this week’s big state and national political news.
Opinion podcast: Susan Collins steps up; the ‘resistance’ steps back
A little less than 18 months away from midterm elections the governor’s race is creeping its way into every political conversation.
Podcast: Threats to shut down the state and defy the voters, plus why Trump won’t get impeached
The Editorial Page Crew discusses how things really get done in our capitols.
Explainer Podcast: Reporter Randy Billings explains how Portland’s city council works
‘This hybrid system is unique to Portland… it hasn’t figured itself out yet.’
Opinion podcast: Ousted FBI Director James Comey generates some heat
All roads lead to one man in this week’s lively news review.
Podcast: Like A Boss – Mike Vail, President of Hannaford Supermarkets
Mike Vail appeared at the Like A Boss event in March. Listen in.
Podcast: Bruce Poliquin’s vote, time zone shuffle, and the Katahdin monument
Our columnist panel analyzes the congressman’s secretive voting, tries to figure out how time zones and daylight saving time work, and dissects Gov. LePage’s dislike of the state’s new park.