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Dirty money

In memory of Brewster
As I walked down the corridors of the Ralph Owen Brewster Hospice for Decaying Political Ideals, there were no indications of despair, pain, or misery.
By AL DIAMON | August 03, 2011

Pete Kilpatrick Band comes home; Dennis Bailey's Dylan tribute

Sibilance
Congrats to the PETE KILPATRICK BAND . Their "Coming Home" won a national fan-voting-based contest from insurance provider USAA this past week.
By PORTLAND PHOENIX MUSIC STAFF | May 18, 2011

Your credibility's shot

Dennis Bailey's political advice falls flat
He used his ability to appeal to a significant minority of the electorate to propel himself and his pals into the governor's office.
By AL DIAMON | May 04, 2011

Sub Rosa

Rosa Scarcelli's Senate run
Rosa Scarcelli is running for the US Senate in 2012. Her husband is still running away from what he did in the 2010 gubernatorial race.
By AL DIAMON | January 05, 2011

Worth the gamble?

A push for full-scale Vegas-style casinos is in the cards again. Can poker and craps save a state in freefall?
Just three years after Rhode Island voters killed plans for a full-scale, Vegas-style casino, big-time gambling is in the cards again.
By DAVID SCHARFENBERG | December 16, 2009

All the right wrongs

The 2009 Gaggie Awards for Political Cluelessness
With the end of another campaign season, it’s time to recognize those who may not have been successful in influencing voters, but were clear winners in eliciting derisive snorts.
By AL DIAMON | November 04, 2009

The winner and other losers

The governor's race, brought to you by “Internet Riches Made Easy”
By my count, there are approximately 14,308 people running for governor of Maine.
By AL DIAMON | October 07, 2009

Low expectations

Talking Politics
There are some important qualities I'd like to see in the next governor of Maine. But they're all pretty boring. So let's get to what I wouldn't like to see.
By AL DIAMON | July 01, 2009

Post-daily

Press releases
After leaving daily newspapers, where do journalists go?
By JEFF INGLIS | September 25, 2008

Saving a sinking waterfront

Redeveloping the Maine State Pier has gone wrong from the beginning — let’s get our priorities back in order
The near-identical proposals to fix up and revitalize the Maine State Pier are in as uninspiring shape as the pier itself.
By DEIRDRE FULTON, CHRISTOPHER GRAY, AND JEFF INGLIS | August 29, 2007

‘Home team’ wins round two

Pier preview
In the battle for the Portland Developer Championship the score now is 1 to 1.
By LANCE TAPLEY | July 25, 2007

Hidden agenda

Politics and other mistakes
The Portland Press Herald and Maine Sunday Telegram are wonderful newspapers.
By AL DIAMON | June 27, 2007

Jackpot

Why is the state's gambling watchdog getting a bite of slot-machine profits?
Three years ago, state government hired Scientific Games Corporation, its long-time lottery contractor, to monitor the slot-machine receipts at the state’s first casino.
By LANCE TAPLEY | June 06, 2007