IMO, The congressional effort to defund the Corporation for Public Broadcasting hinges on Alaska’s two senators, along with Susan Collins of Maine. Good reporting from Nathaniel Herz of Northern Journal.

38 is the new 40. Awesome to see my mom (briefly) in Boston with dinner and great in-laws (and also that weird lady on the far right). A great birthday topped off by Gilly slicing her paw and a vet visit. She’s a trooper.

One of my favorite things about New England bars are the celebrity photos from 20-30 years ago.

Some photos from Donegal on the last day of my reporting trip to Ireland

I love this moment. The day before a big reporting trip begins. Packing all my gear, planning all the travel (planes, buses and automobiles), getting ready for some jet lag…

A 3.5 mile skating loop on the New Hampshire / Vermont border.

Found a bit of wild, beautiful country in a province that’s slept on: New Brunswick.

I figure I’d make my introduction to Bluesky this picture of my wife making sure we bring a bit of rural Montana energy to New England this school year.