The conversation revolves around the topic of housing and development in Maine. Matt Gagnon discusses the political implications of a bill related to housing and the personal impact of development on individuals, citing an example of a listener named Al who supports development after experiencing a change in his rental situation. The discussion also touches on the perceived decline in church attendance in Maine, contrasting it with vibrant, youthful congregations in other areas. Dave from Hollis argues that the housing crisis in Maine is overstated, citing his experience with high demand for moderately priced apartments in Biddeford, suggesting that the issue may be more localized and not as severe as generally believed.
They gathered at the Washington National Cathedral on Thursday — former presidents, vice presidents, sworn political foes and newfound friends — in a show of respect and remembrance for Dick Cheney, the consequential and polarizing vice president who became an acidic scold of President Donald Trump.
Melania Trump and Usha Vance took their first trip together, spending time in North Carolina on Wednesday with service members and their families to show appreciation for their service and sacrifice as the holidays approach.
Members of the Sackler family who own OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma must pay billions of dollars to settle a flood of lawsuits over the harms of opioids, in a new deal formally approved by a federal bankruptcy judge on Tuesday.
The House voted overwhelmingly in favor of a bill Tuesday to force the Justice Department to publicly release its files on the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, a remarkable display of approval for an effort that had struggled for months to overcome opposition from President Donald Trump and Republican leadership.
