Today I had the good fortune to hear a talk by the Maine State Economist. She, Amanda Rector, was invited by Maine Health (DoraAnne Mills). Covered a lot of ground. Here is one eye-popping chart about projected health care premiums in rural Maine if Enhanced Premium Tax Credits expire.

Meanwhile, ....Acetaminophen makers release a statement

The NM order is not a "standing order" per se and simply asks the Dept of Health and the Board of Pharmacy to work together to remove barriers. It's a good start, but doesn't do anything by itself. We must keep exploring options. States protect citizens.
@luckytran.com #Vaccines

Met Sheena Bellows (Gov candidate). We talked about COVID vaccine and how to assure vaccine access in Maine. We must keep up pressure & make people aware of the deteriorating COVID vax system & the concern that all vaccines will be harder to get. Many working behind the scenes to explore options.

One to collins, King, and Pingree.

Help: Friend on Typepad has just found out that years of blog with links (youtube, flicker) and photos will disappear in a month. What blogging site would you export to in 2025? #typepad #blogging #spiritcloth

What he said.

Weekly event -- Resist Hate - Support Democracy.
Each Saturday Yarmouth Maine. 9am Town Hall (200 Main St)
We protest, talk of our fears, what keeps us sane & about our dreams. What we will work to make happen. Honk as you go by. Join us anytime.
#activatemaine #activateME

Portland Maine. Great signs. Angus King joined us and spoke.

We call this "spring" in Maine. How many synonyms can you make for cold water-ish falling from the sky?

Turtles love fruit.

Terrariums are so fun.
#snails #toads #terrarium #photography