Pat Callaghan
@patcallaghan6.bsky.social
Scourge of the despot. Master of the atom. Anchor-reporter at NEWS CENTER Maine 1979-2022. Well, one of those things is true. Host of "In The Arena" Maine politics podcast at WMTW-TV. https://storystudio.wmtw.com/inthearena/
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!)
August 12, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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!)
Always remember— Every dog has his day. And today is Snoopy’s.
August 4, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Always remember— Every dog has his day. And today is Snoopy’s.
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!
August 1, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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!
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
Full episode here: youtu.be/Q07P8Pe4ua4
June 21, 2025 at 9:40 PM
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
Full episode here: youtu.be/Q07P8Pe4ua4
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
Full episode here: youtu.be/Q07P8Pe4ua4 and wherever you listen to podcasts. @inthearenamaine.bsky.social @wmtw.bsky.social
June 21, 2025 at 12:21 PM
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
Full episode here: youtu.be/Q07P8Pe4ua4 and wherever you listen to podcasts. @inthearenamaine.bsky.social @wmtw.bsky.social
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
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
June 20, 2025 at 7:06 PM
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
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
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
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
June 14, 2025 at 2:29 PM
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
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
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
@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
June 13, 2025 at 2:49 AM
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
@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
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
June 12, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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
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.
Here are a few of my pix from The Beach Boys 50th anniversary gig in Bangor. Thanks for the Endless Harmony, Brian.
June 11, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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.
Here are a few of my pix from The Beach Boys 50th anniversary gig in Bangor. Thanks for the Endless Harmony, Brian.
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
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
June 6, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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
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
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.
Lester is as solid a newsman as you can find.
May 31, 2025 at 1:05 AM
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.
Lester is as solid a newsman as you can find.
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
Also- honoring Ali in Lewiston. Full episode here: youtu.be/qRimDK36iTc @wmtw.bsky.social @inthearenamaine.bsky.social
May 30, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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
Also- honoring Ali in Lewiston. Full episode here: youtu.be/qRimDK36iTc @wmtw.bsky.social @inthearenamaine.bsky.social
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
May 29, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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
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!
Full episode here: youtu.be/7GlKtK0SI5k
@strim.bsky.social @wmtw.bsky.social @inthearenamaine.bsky.social That's all right Mama!
May 25, 2025 at 3:39 AM
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!
Full episode here: youtu.be/7GlKtK0SI5k
@strim.bsky.social @wmtw.bsky.social @inthearenamaine.bsky.social That's all right Mama!
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
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
May 22, 2025 at 8:38 PM
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
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
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:
@wmtw.bsky.social @inthearenamaine.bsky.social @strim.bsky.social Here's a preview:
May 16, 2025 at 1:34 PM
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:
@wmtw.bsky.social @inthearenamaine.bsky.social @strim.bsky.social Here's a preview:
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
@wmtw.bsky.social @inthearenamaine.bsky.social
May 15, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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
@wmtw.bsky.social @inthearenamaine.bsky.social
A foggy morning at Ft. Williams in Cape Elizabeth brings us spooky spiderwebs and The Lighthouse Of Mystery!!!!
May 8, 2025 at 1:19 PM
A foggy morning at Ft. Williams in Cape Elizabeth brings us spooky spiderwebs and The Lighthouse Of Mystery!!!!
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. 🎶
May 1, 2025 at 9:48 PM
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. 🎶
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.
April 24, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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.
Fitzy is fully on board with plover protection rules at Higgins Beach.
April 20, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Fitzy is fully on board with plover protection rules at Higgins Beach.
Spring fever at Willard Beach in SoPo!
April 19, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Spring fever at Willard Beach in SoPo!