Freedom in General

07/04/2026

07/03/2026

7-3-2026, Friday. Wow, one more day and America can officially declare that it is 250 years old! Now, isn't that something to celebrate! Absolutley.
As we charge into this 250th 4th of July weekend and it's celebrations, and in some cases protests, take a moment today to reflect on the sacrifices so many before us have made. Today is the 163rd anniversary of the third and final day of the Battle of Gettysburg, where the "High Water Mark" of the Confederacy, Pickett's Charge occured.
It was the day before, July 2, 1863, that the "boys from the 20th Maine" led by Colonel Joshua Chamberlain held the flank of the Union line against repeated charges from the Confederates just below them. In what would later be revealed as a pivotal battle not just at Gettysburg but the entire Civil War, our own Col. Chamberlain led a group of Maine "boys" to save the Union and to establish Freedom for all Americans, and to preserve One Nation. Sad that today this is no longer reognized for what it truly is, but history will bear out the truth.
Above is the painting by Mort Kunstler, renowned Civil War artist of the Charge at Little Round Top. I have this print on the wall in our family room. It's been there for 31 years. I did a college thesis paper on the 20th Maine when I was at St. Joseph's College, and I promised I would never forget these brave young men that gave their young lives for the FREEDOM of others.
Take 5 seconds today, remember them. And give thanks for FREEDOM.
God bless,
Paul R. Flynn

06/10/2026

6-10-2026, Wednesday. The morning after. Well, the primary is over. Now we wait for the results! It really doesn't need be said, but I suspect we're in for one very interesting campaign season.
Beginning my active campaign today! Over the next 4 1/2 months there will be flurry of activity; door to door, events, mailings, meetings, and what I enjoy the most, simply meeting you.
Ya know, as hard as this is for some to grasp, we are all in this together. We are. Yet, the polarization is real, very real. Only one way to meet that challenge, get out and meet the people. I look forward to the next few months, as I was work as hard as I can to continue to represent the people of Winslow, Albion, Freedom, and Unity Plantation.
Pictured below, gave out my first Campaign Palm Card of the 2026 Campaign Season to the Oldest Resident of Freedom, Pearl Nickless! Pearl is 102 years young, and I am proud to count her as a very dedicated supporter. I am honored. To think that I have a person voting me for me that first was eligible to vote in the 1945 Presidential Election gives me great hope for the future of FREEDOM!
So, let the season begin, and away we go!
See you on the trail!
God Bless,
Paul R. Flynn

06/06/2026

6-6-2018, here's my post from 3 years ago. I still tear up when I think of what these young men went through so I could write this today...please remember what today is...Blessings to you...for because of them we have...FREEDOM

6-6-2015, Saturday...59 degrees...only to mid 60's today...Barometer 29.92...Humidity 81%...Dewpoint 53 degrees...mostly cloudy...abit cool...Sunrise 4:53AM...Sunset 8:18PM...Waning Gibbous Moon...traffic is light...
-Today's pic...71st Anniversary of the D-Day invasion of the Allied forces against N**i occupied France...see the guys in that Landing Craft?...they were just kids...someone's sons...someone's brother...like mine or yours...most weren't even 20 years old...but had the courage to go do what they did...so...we could be doing what we're doing today...ya know?...maybe?...just maybe?...and I pray...maybe...? we humans will figure this humanity thing out...rise to a higher level of being and stop this tragic non-sense of controlling other people...of killing people because of what?...don't get me wrong...I'm all for defending oneself and the protection of our nation...but about the time you're going to kill someone because you don't like their religion, color of their skin...then we need to fight...
-...so to the boys on the LC...71 years ago today...you did not die in vain...as long as one human remembers what you did...you will never be forgotten...and from one person...sitting at a table in a little store...in rural Maine...thanks for what you did...and the Blessing of FREEDOM...

05/22/2026

5-22-2026, Friday! Reach around, if you can, and pat yourself on the back; you made it through another week! And, we're sitting on the doorstep of a Maine Memorial Day Weekend! Let the summer begin!
Pictured here, on the doorstep of the KVCAP South End Teen Center, is the staff and participant of the Center. From L to R, Aimee Morris-Program Manager, Andrea Pasco-Development Director for KVCAP, Me, Rep. Shelley Rudnicki-District 67 , Aliya Bourque-Teen, Anna Holdener-Youth Specialist. Had a visit there Wednesday at the invitation of Aimee and all I can say is WOW!
This program, open to any teen who can get there, provides a very welcoming and loving place for the teens to come after school. They come by bus, they come by car, they come by bike and they come on foot, but they come! Aliya(pictured above) gave us the tour and you would have thought she was staff, and as evidenced by her demeanor and excitement, made it very apparent that this place has changed her life and those of many others of her peers!
The staff's energy is exciting and it was clear that KVCAP has hit a home run in addressing the needs of our Youth in the Waterville, Winslow, Fairfield area.
I would like to thank Aimee, Andrea, Anna for their untiring dedication to this program. I want to congratulate Aliya for her advancement in the level of maturity and advocacy she brought as a proud participant and leadership in the success of the Center.
I would encourage ALL to take the time to give Aimee a call, go get a visit, see what's happening for our Youth in Winslow/Waterville and all the area towns.
What a wonderful model for all.
So, Happy Friday, Memorial Day blessings to all. And remember, there's a cost to living in this great country, the cost requires sacrifice; a cost that preserves a very precious commodity- FREEDOM.
God Bless.
Paul R. Flynn