By Paul Mills He is the last governor of Maine to have been born at home, the last to have been raised on a farm, and the last to have begun his…
By Paul Mills We’re now on the cusp of a decade that just a century ago won fame and immortality as the “Roaring 20s.” It’s thus an occasion to take a good…
By Paul Mills The entire state – and for that matter – much of the national legal community – lost one of its greatest all time trial attorneys a few days ago…
Mention the name “Maine” and there’s a lot that sets us apart. We’re the state closest to Europe. We’re the only one among the lower 48 that rubs elbows with only one…
News that Congressman Bruce Poliquin is not only challenging in federal court the Second District outcome but is also requesting a recount is a reminder that the conclusion of some elections seem…
The election earlier this month marked the first time a person from Franklin County had been elected Governor. It is by no means, however, the first time that a Franklin County person…
We’re back to Standard Time this weekend, an event our wrist watches, TVs, and other personal appurtenances will be trying to get used to. It’s a transition that has been rendered a…
One of the more durable political figures in Maine’s 20th century is Lewiston mayor and 11-term state senator Jean Charles Boucher. One of his last addresses was among the more foretelling. It…
The revival of visiting and why we no longer slam the door in the face of the front step political solicitor By Paul H. Mills Just over 210 years ago during his…
By Paul H. Mills No doubt the best known and most historic feature of Maine elections last month was introduction of ranked-choice voting, making us the first in the nation to put…