Pat LaMarche - Bangor Daily News

7 years since shock, awe, and we’re still stupid

Friday is our anniversary. It will be seven years since we shocked and awed the Iraqi people, showing them who was boss. Considering the Washington Post says more than 4,300 U.S. soldiers have died … more

By Pat LaMarche | 3/17/10 | 279 views

Cervical cancer an avoidable tragedy

This is my second stab at a column this week. First I wrote a clever little piece about Karl Rove’s new book and what a joke it is that he feels the Democrats shouldn’t have criticized President … more

By Pat LaMarche | 3/10/10 | 210 views

Revisiting Boston Massacre worthwhile

Friday is the 240th anniversary of the Boston Massacre. There will be festivities this weekend hosted by the Bostonian Society. They say they’ll re-enact the event during which “a small group of … more

By Pat LaMarche | 3/3/10 | 519 views

The official language for most Americans is Spanish

Friday I walked into La Compania, a baroque Jesuit church ornately carved out of volcanic stone in the Centro Historico of Quito, Ecuador. The remains of Ecuador’s first saint, Mariana of Jesus, … more

By Pat LaMarche | 2/24/10 | 735 views

Palin's palm problem

Ever since she was announced as the 2008 Republican vice presidential nominee, I've been throwing Sarah Palin around - on and off the pages of this paper - like a shore leave sailor tosses around his … more

By Pat LaMarche | 2/18/10 | 1345 views

Tsk, tsk, dirty politicians

After my 2006 race for governor, I took off west and lived in Portland, Ore., for a few months with some friends. It gave me a chance to do some writing and play with their baby — all good … more

By Pat LaMarche | 2/10/10 | 748 views

Channeling Abe Lincoln

I don’t believe in ghosts. But sometimes you stand some place, or hear some sound, or read some words and you feel haunted. The hair stands up on the back of your neck because you sense something … more

By Pat LaMarche | 2/3/10 | 319 views

Despicable describes US politics

Politics has finally cornered the market on despicable. Oh, it’s been contemptible for years but the parties sort of took turns. more

By Pat LaMarche | 1/27/10 | 436 views

Fueling writer’s wanderlust

Greetings from Pennsylvania! I am here working with a homeless community and getting interviews for my new book. It’s tentatively called, “Living in America’s Trashcan.” more

By Pat LaMarche | 1/20/10 | 345 views

Fox picking Sarah Palin ingenious

I love the order that exists in our universe. Even though most folks — at one time or another — complain that “life isn’t fair,” others counter with “it all evens out in the end.” more

By Pat LaMarche | 1/13/10 | 1476 views