Inside Maine with Phil Harriman and Barbara Merrill

Hear Inside Maine with Phil Harriman and Barbara Merrill every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m!

Phil Harriman’s public life includes serving four terms in the Maine Senate representing the 23rd district until being term-limited from office. He is currently a partner in Lebel and Harriman LLP, an insurance and investment firm, and has also been a board member of numerous organizations; including Mid Coast Health Services, Husson College and Ingraham. He has a national reputation for his expertise in family-held businesses, retirement planning, business continuation arrangements and estate planning.
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Barbara Merrill received 22% of the vote in 2006 as an  Independent candidate for Governor. She is the author of “Setting the Maine Course ”, a book which outlines her vision for Maine.  She’s a lawyer who has represented non profits and businesses before legislative and regulatory branches of Maine government.  Last year Barbara represented H2O for Maine in its successful effort to better protect Maine’s ground water resources. She also owns a restaurant and inn in Southwest Harbor.
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August 23, 2008

David Walker, who has served as Comptroller General of the United States, called in to discuss the current state of the economy.

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August 9, 2008
 

Rep. Mike Michaud just got back from a fact-finding mission in Iraq. The 2nd District Congressman tells Barbara and Phil what he learned about soldier's health care issues.

Barbara and Phil talk to State Senator Carol Weston about Maine's energy concerns.

Comedian Ken Rynne returns to the show.

Barbara and guest co-host Roy Leonardson talked with State Rep. Stan Gerzofsky about another rash of problems with the Fairpoint acquisition.

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Finally in the studio together again, Barbara and Phil were joined for a light-hearted interview with political comedian Ken Rynne

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Barbara and guest co-host Roy Leonardson spoke with Jack Rafuse, an independent energy consultant, about the soaring oil prices plaguing America.

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Barbara and guest co-host Roy Leonardson sat down with Eric Lusk, GOP candidate for the Eighth District State Senate race, the chair being vacated by Sen. Ethan Strimling.  Eric is running unopposed in his party.

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Barbara, guest co-host Mike Violette of the WGAN Morning News, and special guest political expert John Doyle, sat down with Cliff Ginn, candidate for the State Senate seat representing Portland (and the seat currently being vacated by Sen. Ethan Strimling), grilling him on the issues.  For more information on Cliff's campagin, click here.

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Barbara, guest host Mike Violette, and special guest John Doyle spoke with Justin Alfond, Democratic contender for the District 8 Senate Seat being vacated by Sen. Ethan Strimling.  To learn more about Justin's campaign, click here.

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Barbara and guest co-host Arthur King sat down with former gubernatorial candidate Pat Lamarche, who will be a delegate at Maine Green Party Convention in Yarmouth this weekend.

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Barbara and guest co-host Arthur King interviewed Ben Chipman of the Maine Green Party, who are preparing for their convention in Yarmouth on Sunday.

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Barbara and guest co-host David Petersen sat down with State Senator Bill Diamond, to discuss a number of issues, including the recent sex offender registry controversey and the jail consolidation bill.

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In an exclusive for WGAN, Phil and Barbara spoke with Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-MO, on the alleged gas tax holiday making its way through Washington, and also speculation that she may be the running mate for Sen. Barack Obama.

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Phil and Barbara talked about the effect of the beer and soda tax on the Dirigo Health Care System with Gordon Smith, Executive Vice President of the Maine Medical Association.

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Phil and Barbara discussed the effect of the beer and soda tax with Newal Auger of the Maine Soft Drink Industry.

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Phil and Barbara talked with Dick Grotton of the Maine Restaurant Association.  The Maine beer and soda tax was the topic of the day.

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Barbara and guest co-host Roy Leonardson sat down with Pat LaMarche, spokesperson for the Evergreen Mountain Resort and Casino.

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Barbara and guest co-host Roy Leonardson had two guests, State Representative John Brautigan and Taryn Bragdon, Head of the Maine Heritage Society, to debate one simple question: should Mainers be allowed to purchase insurance from other New England states?

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Barbara and guest co-host Roy Leonardson sat down with Mark Haskell, the plaintiff in a case challenging the state law banning personal watercraft on Lake St. George.

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Barbara and guest co-host Roy Leonardson talked with Sen. Dennis Damon about everything from school consolidation to the Real ID act.

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Barbara and guest co-host Roy Leonardson talked with State Sen. Lynn Bromley about mail order wine sales.

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Phil and Barbara talked with State Representative Boyd Marley (also an occasional Inside Maine co-host) about the proposed rail system linking Portland to Brunswick.

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Phil and Barbara talked with Mayor Ed Suslovic of Portland.  The major topic?  The so-called Black Friday, with 98 layoffs in Portland.

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Phil and Barbara talked with State Senator Carol Weston, about several possible taxes that may be coming to Maine.

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Phil and Barbara talk with former state representative David Trahan and his campaign for the State Senate.

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Phil and Barbara spoke with Sen. Karl Turner.

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Phil and Barbara spoke with Rep. David Webster.

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Barbara and Arthur King spoke with Taryn Bragdon, Executive Director of the Maine Heritage Policy Center.

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Barbara and Arthur King spoke with Joe D'Aleo, a meteorology expert who discusses several key points in the global warming debate.

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Barbara and Arthur King sat down with Lieutenant-Commander Charlie Summers about the American efforts in Iraq.

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Phil and Barbara spoke with State Senator Joe Brannigan.

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Phil and Barbara spoke with Senator Susan Collins about her support for Senator John McCain's presidential bid.

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Barbara had an exclusive interview with Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama.

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Phil and Barbara talked with Lori and Taryn Benson, a mother-and-daughter team that authored a new book about their struggles with bulimia.

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Barbara and David Peterson talked to Tagg Romney, son of presidential candidate Mitt Romney.

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Barbara and David Peterson spoke with Dick Woodbury, Independent Congressman in the Maine House of Representatives.

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Barbara and guest host David Peterson spoke with House Republican Leader Josh Tardy about Maine issues.

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Barbara and guest co-host Arthur King spoke with 2nd District Congressman Mike Michaud about his thoughts on the government's new economic stimulus plan.

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Barbara and Arthur King sat down with Vaughn Stinson, Executive Director of the Maine Tourism Association about a hot-button tourism finance issue.

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Phil and Barbara sat down with Dr. Steve Meister, candidate for Congress.

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Phil and Barbara sat down with the Speaker of the Maine House of Representatives Glen Cummings, and talked significantly about the Maine economy.

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Phil and Barbara talked with Roy Leonardson.

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Phil and Barbara chatted with Arden Manning, Executive Director of the Maine Democratic Party.

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After speaking with Arden Manning, Phil and Barbara talked with Julie O'Brien, Executive Director of the Maine Republican Party.

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Phil and Barbara talked with State Senator Carol Weston about a number of state issues, from healthcare to the State of the State address.

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The Maine state budget issue is a hot one, and Phil and Barbara spoke with the Republican leader of the Maine House of Representatives Josh Tardy for his thoughts on the pressing issues.

Maine State Senator John Nutting spoke with Phil and Barbara about his ideas to better the Maine state budget, including tightening up on some of the top state positions.

Phil and Barbara sat down with the Speaker of the Maine House of Representatives Glenn Cummings to discuss his perspective on the Maine state budget and expenditures.

Phil and State Representative Boyd Marley chatted with Allen Hutchinson, Executive Director of the Forest Society of Maine.

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Phil and Barbara talked with State Senator Kevin Raye.

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Phil and Barbara spoke with Sen. Peter Bowman.

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Phil and Barbara spoke with Rep. Boyd Marley - sometimes guest co-host on Inside Maine! - about some current issues.

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Phil and Barbara had a sit-down with Dean Scontras, a candidate for the First Congressional District of Maine.

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Phil and Barbara talked to State Senator (and former Inside Maine host!) Ethan Strimling about the minimum wage issue.

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Phil and Barbara had a somewhat heated conversation with Seth Carey, an attorney that has sued several Maine communities for allowing petitioners on their property.

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Phil and Barbara spoke with State Treasurer David LeMoyne, about his involvement in some recent shaky investments with state funds.

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