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Pat Callaghan @patcallaghan6.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

Any time spent with Cindy Williams, my partner of 32 years, is quality time. Hard to believe since we’re only 39 years old. (Hey, it worked for Jack Benny!)

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Pat Callaghan @patcallaghan6.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

Always remember— Every dog has his day. And today is Snoopy’s.

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Pat Callaghan @patcallaghan6.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

Fences are up at Ft. Williams for tomorrow’s Beach to Beacon 10k. Fitzy conducted a security check and finds they do nothing to keep dogs in or out. He wishes good luck to all runners!

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Pat Callaghan @patcallaghan6.bsky.social · 21/06/2025

This fall, students in Portland will not have access to cellphones during the school day. Ethan Strimling & Phil Harriman look at that decision, and post grades for lawmakers on Ep. 54 of In The Arena! @inthearenamaine.bsky.social @wmtw.bsky.social Full episode here: youtu.be/Q07P8Pe4ua4

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Pat Callaghan @patcallaghan6.bsky.social · 21/06/2025

Professors Harriman & Strimling issue report cards for the 132nd Maine Legislature on Ep. 54 of In The Arena. They also note when their own parties earned an F. Full episode here: youtu.be/Q07P8Pe4ua4 and wherever you listen to podcasts. @inthearenamaine.bsky.social @wmtw.bsky.social

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Pat Callaghan @patcallaghan6.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

Ep 54 of In The Arena is here: youtu.be/Q07P8Pe4ua4 @strim.bsky.social & Phil Harriman offer grades to the 132nd Maine Legislature, and award at least one "A" to the "other side." @inthearenamaine.bsky.social @wmtw.bsky.social

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Pat Callaghan @patcallaghan6.bsky.social · 15/06/2025

Fitzy wishes all the dads a very beachy Father’s Day! #SoPo

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Pat Callaghan @patcallaghan6.bsky.social · 14/06/2025

Ep. 53 of In The Arena Maine digs into the flurry of activity in Augusta as the session winds down. youtu.be/9wcV-jhrOQQ And a look back to the dawn of Maine's cutting-edge laptops in schools program. Has it lived up to the goals set by advocates? @inthearenamaine.bsky.social @wmtw.bsky.social

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Pat Callaghan @patcallaghan6.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

Ep. 53 of In The Arena is here: youtu.be/9wcV-jhrOQQ @strim.bsky.social & Phil Harriman dig into the messages behind municipal election results, and the frenzy of activity in Augusta as lawmakers scramble to finish their work for the session. @wmtw.bsky.social @inthearenamaine.bsky.social

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Pat Callaghan @patcallaghan6.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

Tuesday's municipal elections across Maine brought some interesting results. In the soon-to-drop Ep. 53 of In The Arena, @strim.bsky.social & Phil Harriman ponder what messages are being sent by voters. @inthearenamaine.bsky.social @wmtw.bsky.social

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Pat Callaghan @patcallaghan6.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

Watching Brian Wilson perform his solo shows was akin to seeing Gershwin or Mozart share their vision. I hope Brian enjoyed it and felt the love from his fans. Here are a few of my pix from The Beach Boys 50th anniversary gig in Bangor. Thanks for the Endless Harmony, Brian.

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Pat Callaghan @patcallaghan6.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

Ep. 52 of In The Arena is coming shortly. Lots to talk about this week, including the '26 gubernatorial race, minimum wage rules for farm workers, and the county fair kerfuffle. Phil Harriman & @strim.bsky.social sort it out! @inthearenamaine.bsky.social @wmtw.bsky.social

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Pat Callaghan @patcallaghan6.bsky.social · 31/05/2025

Kudos to Lester Holt as he signs off from NBC Nightly News for the last time. Guess it wasn’t as much fun since I stopped being his Maine lead-in 😉! Lester is as solid a newsman as you can find.

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Pat Callaghan @patcallaghan6.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

Can the Senate make the "Big Beautiful Bill" better for Maine and the nation? Phil Harriman & @strim.bsky.social tackle that in Ep. 51 of In The Arena. Also- honoring Ali in Lewiston. Full episode here: youtu.be/qRimDK36iTc @wmtw.bsky.social @inthearenamaine.bsky.social

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Pat Callaghan @patcallaghan6.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

As the Senate takes up the House budget bill, some Republicans, such as our Phil Harriman, say this is not the direction Trump voters wanted. We'll dive in on Ep. 51 of In The Arena, dropping soon. @strim.bsky.social @wmtw.bsky.social @inthearenamaine.bsky.social

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Pat Callaghan @patcallaghan6.bsky.social · 25/05/2025

Sure, we cover the evolving 2026 race for Maine governor on Ep. 50 of In The Arena. But we also look at this week in Maine history, when a King came to Maine 48 years ago! Full episode here: youtu.be/7GlKtK0SI5k @strim.bsky.social @wmtw.bsky.social @inthearenamaine.bsky.social That's all right Mama!

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Pat Callaghan @patcallaghan6.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

The 2026 race for governor of Maine is still a year and a half away, but there is a LOT of activity. Ep. 50 of In The Arena is here: youtu.be/7GlKtK0SI5k @strim.bsky.social & Phil Harriman look at the candidates and what they bring to the race. @wmtw.bsky.social @inthearenamaine.bsky.social

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Pat Callaghan @patcallaghan6.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

We're diving into the debate over transgender rights in Maine, looking to see if there is common ground between opposing views. Ep. 49 of In The Arena is here: youtu.be/OT8DLKdaAok @wmtw.bsky.social @inthearenamaine.bsky.social @strim.bsky.social Here's a preview:

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Pat Callaghan @patcallaghan6.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

Ep. 49 of In The Arena drops soon. As Maine lawmakers consider bills on transgender rights, our former legislators Phil Harriman & @strim.bsky.social look at the challenges of finding common ground on such emotional issues. @wmtw.bsky.social @inthearenamaine.bsky.social

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Pat Callaghan @patcallaghan6.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

A foggy morning at Ft. Williams in Cape Elizabeth brings us spooky spiderwebs and The Lighthouse Of Mystery!!!!

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Pat Callaghan @patcallaghan6.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

Got some groovy new postage stamps today featuring New Orleans music legend Allen Toussaint! I have fond memories of meeting and talking with him back in 1988– a very talented and charming guy. 🎶

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Pat Callaghan @patcallaghan6.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

Fresh flowers at Ft. Williams to honor the crew of the USS Eagle, which was torpedoed by a German U-Boat off the Maine coast 80 years ago this week. The crew was not awarded Purple Hearts until 1999 when it was proven that the sinking was caused by enemy action, not faulty boilers.

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Pat Callaghan @patcallaghan6.bsky.social · 20/04/2025

Fitzy is fully on board with plover protection rules at Higgins Beach.

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Pat Callaghan @patcallaghan6.bsky.social · 19/04/2025

Spring fever at Willard Beach in SoPo!

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Pat Callaghan @patcallaghan6.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

We'll also throw in some speculation about Cooper Flagg's future as Phil Harriman shares his own hoops history!

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Pat Callaghan @patcallaghan6.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

Will Pres. Trump ignore court orders as appeared to be the case on deportations? Phil & Ethan ponder that on Ep. 46 of In The Arena Maine, out Thursday. Here's a preview. @inthearenamaine.bsky.social @strim.bsky.social @wmtw.bsky.social

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Pat Callaghan @patcallaghan6.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

Lots of topics to cover in lightning round style on Ep. 45 of In The Arena, from a Maine Rep. suing the Speaker to a couple of big names pondering a return to politics. Full episode here: youtu.be/zHMzm_9Qsyo @inthearenamaine.bsky.social @wmtw.bsky.social @strim.bsky.social

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Pat Callaghan @patcallaghan6.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

A dog is a good way to make sure you find some joy in each day. We try to listen when Fitzy tells us we need some beach time.

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Pat Callaghan @patcallaghan6.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

So much to catch up on in In The Arena Ep. 45, which drops Thursday morning, from freezing funds for @UMaine to a censured state rep filing suit against the speaker to the start of Maine's 2026 campaign chatter. @phil6_2 & @mayorstrim try to keep up. @inthearenamaine.bsky.social @wmtw.bsky.social

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Pat Callaghan @patcallaghan6.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

After three quarters neck and neck, Bowdoin breaks it open in the 4th to punch their ticket to @ncaa.bsky.social Division III Sweet Sixteen with 67-54 win over Cortland on Saturday night! Up next weekend- Smith College.

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Pat Callaghan @patcallaghan6.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

Bowdoin women advance to second round of D3 @ncaa.bsky.social tournament with 66-42 win over Brooklyn Friday night. Polar Bears host Cortland Saturday at 7:30pm!

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Pat Callaghan @patcallaghan6.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

Where do Mainers stand on Trump, Mills, and the direction we're going? We dive into the latest numbers from the UNH Survey Center on Ep. 44 of In The Arena. A sample below-- Full episode here: youtu.be/_PJEQ4whua4 @strim.bsky.social @wmtw.bsky.social @inthearenamaine.bsky.social

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Pat Callaghan @patcallaghan6.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

Ep. 44 of In The Arena drops Thursday morning. Main focus is on polling Mainers to see how they're felling about fed & state government. But Phil & Ethan can't ignore the Trump address to Congress! @inthearenamaine.bsky.social @strim.bsky.social @wmtw.bsky.social

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Pat Callaghan @patcallaghan6.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

What a game! Bowdoin wins its second NESCAC championship in a row, winning a down-to-the-wire thriller over Colby. Congrats to all for some fantastic basketball 🏀

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Pat Callaghan @patcallaghan6.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

The stage is set for an all-Maine Bowdoin/Colby showdown Sunday for the women’s NESCAC championship after the Polar Bears dispatched Amherst and the White Mules beat Trinity in Brunswick today. I’m looking for Bowdoin to extend their unbeaten season!

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Pat Callaghan @patcallaghan6.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

The Mills/Trump dust-up is the deep dive on Ep. 43 of In The Arena. Phil & Ethan look at the two separate but connected issues: 1. Who decides where federal money goes? 2. Maine's policy on transgender athletes. youtu.be/D4GIfSK6qPA @inthearenamaine.bsky.social @strim.bsky.social @wmtw.bsky.social

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Pat Callaghan @patcallaghan6.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

Ep. 43 of In The Arena is coming soon. Phil & Ethan examine the showdown between Gov. Mills and President Trump over blocking federal funding for Maine because of our rules on transgender high school athletes. @wmtw.bsky.social @inthearenamaine.bsky.social @strim.bsky.social

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Pat Callaghan @patcallaghan6.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

Ep. 42 of In The Arena is here: youtu.be/SrlQMCnjdgg We look at the impact of the new Trump administration on Maine, and how our delegation is responding. Also, are recent political actions "Courageous, Cowardly, or Calculating?" @inthearenamaine.bsky.social @wmtw.bsky.social @strim.bsky.social

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Pat Callaghan @patcallaghan6.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

Sure it's cold out-- (How cold? I saw a dog stuck to a fire hydrant! Hi-Yo!) but we'll warm things up with Episode 42 of In The Arena Maine. Phil & Ethan look at the impact of the new Trump administration on Maine so far, and lots more-- coming Thursday AM! @strim.bsky.social @wmtw.bsky.social

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Pat Callaghan @patcallaghan6.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

Watched Legally Blonde for the first time in many years, and was shocked to see that the loser boyfriend was apparently played by future SECDEF Pete Hegseth!

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Pat Callaghan @patcallaghan6.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

Ep 41 of In The Arena is dropping soon. We'll break down a dozen of the most interesting of the hundreds of bills proposed by Maine lawmakers. One targets that noisy dog next door! (Who is probably still a good boy or girl) @strim.bsky.social @wmtw.bsky.social @inthearenamaine.bsky.social

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Pat Callaghan @patcallaghan6.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

A NH lawmaker wants Pres. Trump to declare Portsmouth Naval Shipyard is in Portsmouth, not Kittery. But we've heard this before, and even @strim.bsky.social is ready to defer to King George on this one. Episode 40 of In The Arena drops soon! @inthearenamaine.bsky.social @wmtw.bsky.social

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Pat Callaghan @patcallaghan6.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

Happy anniversary to those who celebrate! "The Butler Did It!" www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7rP... @tvleeg207.bsky.social @patriots.bsky.social #SBXLIX

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Pat Callaghan @patcallaghan6.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

I believe there is a masked vigilante operating in our neighborhood. So far, he seems to be using his powers for good.

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Pat Callaghan @patcallaghan6.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

Episode 39 of In The Arena is simmering away. But it seems Ethan will need his packed up "to go." @strim.bsky.social @wmtw.bsky.social @inthearenamaine.bsky.social

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Pat Callaghan @patcallaghan6.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

Ep. 38 of In The Arena Maine drops shortly. Not surprisingly, the start of the Trump administration 2.0 gives @strim.bsky.social & Phil Harriman much to chew over. Here's a preview @inthearenamaine.bsky.social @wmtw.bsky.social

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Pat Callaghan @patcallaghan6.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

This week's In The Arena Maine is up early! youtu.be/OkaPovjin0w @strim.bsky.social & Phil Harriman dig into major provisions of Gov. Mills' budget, and share hopes and concerns about the start of the new Trump administration. Tell your friends! @wmtw.bsky.social @inthearenamaine.bsky.social

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Pat Callaghan @patcallaghan6.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

A "no confidence" letter from Maine DHHS child and family services workers draws little response. Plus a preview of what the new legislature is likely to try to do this session on our latest @inthearenamaine.bsky.social In The Arena podcast. Full episode here: youtu.be/tP4OLGYcgKA

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