I’ve been in radio in Northern Maine since 1985 AND AGE 19, with a couple of scenic diversions to coastal Maine. I’ve lived in at least a half-dozen Aroostook County communities and currently reside in downtown Presque Isle. My wife Lisa is a consultant for the Maine State Library. My brilliant children are named Marina and Connor. I also enjoy music, art, astronomy, archaeology, appreciation of the natural world and our connection to it, and trying to do my part for fairness and sensible treatment for all living things.
Phil Shaw
Just Looking Around: Mourning Dove after the Storm
This week's Just Looking Around photographer is Anna Lightbown of Caribou, Maine. The mourning dove is sometimes called a rain dove, but this one in Aroostook County is more of a snow dove.
For The Holidays, The Maine CDC Urges All Families to Be Carbon Monoxide Safe
With winter fully on us after two major snow storms this past week,, health officials of the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention are urging Mainers to take steps to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning.
Invasive Forests Pests the Focus of Two Maine Grants
The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry has announced two awards that will expand outreach to all 16 Maine counties in an effort to address the growing threat from invasive forest pests.
Power Interruption in Eighteen Southern Aroostook and Northern Penobscot Communities Moved Ahead A Week
Emera Maine crews are scheduled to perform work to the electrical system on Sunday, December 11th beginning at 1:00 a.m. and lasting for approximately four hours to about 5 a.m. The grid work has been moved ahead a week due to this week's record snowfalls. Electric service will be suspended to enable crews to safely complete their work.
Emera Maine Electric Bills to Rise to Cover Efficiency Programs
Emera Maine customers in northern and central Maine will see a small rise in the part of their bill that supports energy efficiency programs.
Enhancement to Canada Pension Plan to be Funded by Gradual Premium Increases
The New Brunswick government says enhancements are coming to the Canada Pension Plan.
Governor’s Commission on Education Reform to Submit Recommendations
(AP) — A state commission is figuring out how to reform Maine's formula for funding public education and improve student performance.
Ring A Bell for Youth Mental Health This Week in New Brunswick
The sixth annual New Brunswick Ring A Bell Campaign, which provides opportunity to raise awareness about the mental health needs of youth, takes place from Nov. 28 to Dec. 2.
Just Looking Around: The Feed’s In The Barn
This week's photographer is Gerald Saccucci of Fort Fairfield, Maine.
Wanting the Best for Your Kids this Holiday Season Includes Knowing What’s Safe [VIDEOS]
Maine' Attorney General Janet Mills is sharing information and resources to ensure that the brightly wrapped gifts exchanged this holiday season contain no unwanted surprises and so families can set ground rules for the proper and safe enjoyment of digital devices and other toys year-round.