Chad Gilley
@chadgilley.bsky.social
Elder nerd. Sometimes writer for Comic Shop News. Work for a news nonprofit. Enjoy #comics, #F1, computer games, science fiction, fantasy, illustration and other pulpy stuff. Cat lover. BlueSkyer since August '23
Any time get my name in the paper, and it's not for being arrested, it's a win.
Comic Shop News to move to Skowhegan, along with bookstore
The owners said they chose the downtown storefront in large part because of recent economic revitalization in the area.
www.centralmaine.com
December 1, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Any time get my name in the paper, and it's not for being arrested, it's a win.
To my regret, my grandma didn't have one of these. 9.0. wow.
Superman Comic Sets Auction Record, Selling for $9.12 Million
www.nytimes.com
November 20, 2025 at 8:35 PM
To my regret, my grandma didn't have one of these. 9.0. wow.
Oh man, if it pours down rain on Halloween as forecast all our co-workers are going to have to eat a lot of candy on the day after.
October 30, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Oh man, if it pours down rain on Halloween as forecast all our co-workers are going to have to eat a lot of candy on the day after.
I would love to live in a house with a big library. like something P. Craig Russell would draw, or Charles Vess. Something Suzanna Clarke, or Patrick Rothfus or even Terry Pratchett would write about.
September 27, 2025 at 1:05 PM
I would love to live in a house with a big library. like something P. Craig Russell would draw, or Charles Vess. Something Suzanna Clarke, or Patrick Rothfus or even Terry Pratchett would write about.
Thinking about the future, and how we'll get through it. While others are prepping for zombies, I am saying 'please' to Alexa. Robot overlords are more likely.
September 26, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Thinking about the future, and how we'll get through it. While others are prepping for zombies, I am saying 'please' to Alexa. Robot overlords are more likely.
Signs Referencing Climate Change Along with Web Pages Removed from Acadia National Park
Signs Referencing Climate Change Along with Web Pages Removed from Acadia National Park
The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by The Witham Family Hotels Charitable Fund.
barharborstory.substack.com
September 24, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Signs Referencing Climate Change Along with Web Pages Removed from Acadia National Park
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Gentle reminder that in the late '50s, the U.S. government did not censor comics. Comics companies censored themselves.
Not sure why that crossed my mind today but there it is...
Not sure why that crossed my mind today but there it is...
September 19, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Gentle reminder that in the late '50s, the U.S. government did not censor comics. Comics companies censored themselves.
Not sure why that crossed my mind today but there it is...
Not sure why that crossed my mind today but there it is...
We really could use some more rain around here. Maybe if we all plan a picnic, wash our cars, and hang out the laundry to dry we can make it happen.
August 29, 2025 at 1:08 PM
We really could use some more rain around here. Maybe if we all plan a picnic, wash our cars, and hang out the laundry to dry we can make it happen.
I started and help manage the @pressherald.com BlueSky. We are hovering right at the edge of 15,000 followers. If you're not following, maybe you could be one of the five new folks that I need to put us over the top?
August 21, 2025 at 9:21 PM
I started and help manage the @pressherald.com BlueSky. We are hovering right at the edge of 15,000 followers. If you're not following, maybe you could be one of the five new folks that I need to put us over the top?
What has changed in Portland since the racial justice protests of 2020?
What has changed in Portland since the racial justice protests of 2020?
Five years after protests sparked calls for change, local activists and officials say some efforts have been stalled, while city leaders say progress has been made.
www.pressherald.com
July 20, 2025 at 12:25 PM
What has changed in Portland since the racial justice protests of 2020?
The Portland #Pride Parade is always a joyous celebration.
Portland, Maine Pride Parade
YouTube video by Chad Gilley
youtu.be
June 22, 2025 at 11:21 AM
The Portland #Pride Parade is always a joyous celebration.
Reposted by Chad Gilley
"I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States."
May 4, 2025 at 2:22 PM
"I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States."
Billy Parker's basement would have been one of my "secret spots" for comics shopping. I've been buying stuff from him at shows for years.
New Wilton store offers thousands of comic books and associated items
The family owned B and J Comics opened March 15
www.sunjournal.com
April 23, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Billy Parker's basement would have been one of my "secret spots" for comics shopping. I've been buying stuff from him at shows for years.
I love the the time of year when you can spend the whole day organizing in the attic without freezing or melting.
April 20, 2025 at 2:17 PM
I love the the time of year when you can spend the whole day organizing in the attic without freezing or melting.
Portland, Maine today
April 19, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Portland, Maine today
Reposted by Chad Gilley
Gov. Janet Mills didn’t hold back Monday. “Even a fifth grade civics student” knows the president can’t create laws through social media posts or executive orders, Mills said. “He’s not allowed to do that.”
Gov. Janet Mills blasts President Donald Trump on national TV
The Maine governor went on MSNBC's Morning Joe to talk about the state's legal battles with the Trump administration.
www.pressherald.com
April 14, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Gov. Janet Mills didn’t hold back Monday. “Even a fifth grade civics student” knows the president can’t create laws through social media posts or executive orders, Mills said. “He’s not allowed to do that.”
Anything to make more public land available in South Portland is welcome.
South Portland to acquire 37 acres adjacent to Hinckley Park
The $1.5 million purchase will use money from the city's Open Space Fund, created by voters in 2021, which is designated for purchasing land for conservation or providing open space with public access...
www.pressherald.com
April 9, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Anything to make more public land available in South Portland is welcome.
My main computer is in the shop. While I wait for it, I pulled the old one out of the attic after two years. I had to replace the Twitter, Mastadon, and Post.news links off the bookmarks bar in my browser and replace them with BlueSky and Reddit. Welcome to 2025.
April 8, 2025 at 12:09 PM
My main computer is in the shop. While I wait for it, I pulled the old one out of the attic after two years. I had to replace the Twitter, Mastadon, and Post.news links off the bookmarks bar in my browser and replace them with BlueSky and Reddit. Welcome to 2025.
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Met some of my former @pressherald.bsky.social colleagues ( @stevecraignh.bsky.social , @tlazarczyk.bsky.social & @chadgilley.bsky.social ) at a big comic book show in NH today! What a blast! Came away with a big haul, including sone special autographs!
April 5, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Met some of my former @pressherald.bsky.social colleagues ( @stevecraignh.bsky.social , @tlazarczyk.bsky.social & @chadgilley.bsky.social ) at a big comic book show in NH today! What a blast! Came away with a big haul, including sone special autographs!