Phil Harriman

Founding Partner Lebel & Harriman a ME. based financial planning firm since 1978. Former State Senator and current Political Analyst for ABC’s affiliate WMTW 8

[Phil Harriman @phil6_2]

Currently listening on Newsradio WGAN at https://t.co/4BarG4Klxc.

[Pat Callaghan @PatCallaghan6]

What's in store for 2026 as Maine lawmakers get to work in Augusta again? On Ep. 71 of @InTheArenaMaine @phil6_2 & @mayorstrim say it will not be a typical year under the dome.
Also-- how Hollywood portrays US Senators from Maine!
https://t.co/4hilpEQMTF
@WMTWTV #MePolitics

[Pat Callaghan @PatCallaghan6]

How do Maine's top political leaders rate in the latest polling? And what do those numbers tell us? @mayorstrim & @phil6_2 dig into that and much more in Episode 70 of @InTheArenaMaine, dropping shortly.
@WMTWTV #MEPolitics

[Pat Callaghan @PatCallaghan6]

Congress is under pressure to deal with ACA subsidies by the end of the year. @phil6_2 & @mayorstrim shine a light on the situation on Ep. 69 of @InTheArenaMaine.
Full episode here: https://t.co/ivj3ju225G
And wherever you get your podcasts! @WMTWTV #MePolitics

[Pat Callaghan @PatCallaghan6]

How do you navigate political disagreements at the Thanksgiving table?@phil6_2 & @mayorstrim offer some thoughts on Ep. 67 of @InTheArenaMaine 🦃
Full episode here: https://t.co/FENvThd8Ja or wherever you get podcasts.
@WMTWTV #MePolitics

[Phil Harriman @phil6_2]

@unquirer Property taxes are cruel, it bears no resemblance of the people who live in their home to pay the tax imposed by town councils, school boards and county commissioners.

[TheUnquirer @unquirer]

#Maine #MEpolitics
Rockland Maine - 9/3/25 - Property Taxes Skyrocket
"Residents Told They Need To Pay Their Fair Share"

Residents say they have to now sell their homes, that nonprofits that own property are exempt, the services they receive to equate to what they pay, and that the budget has exploded while the local Government continues to expand & add more positions & payroll.

The town of Rockland hired a company from Massachusetts to do an appraisal of property which caused MOST property taxes to skyrocket - though it didn't appear even across the board nor did it match what the properties were selling for on Zillow.

*A local rep shows up and explains to them that "New Schools Don't Grow On Trees".

[Phil Harriman @phil6_2]

@newscentermaine Heartbroken to learn Bill has passed, we were not of the same political party, yet we found productive, shared paths to benefit Mainers before what Democratic and Republican Party leaders wanted to control. Not Bill, he eloquently worked with any who could solve problems.

[Pat Callaghan @PatCallaghan6]

Ep. 53 of @InTheArenaMaine covers a lot of what is going on in Augusta as the session winds down.
https://t.co/Z3w20mzxoY
And a look back to the dawn of Maine's cutting-edge laptops in schools program. Has it lived up to the goals set by advocates?
@WMTWTV @phil6_2 @mayorstrim

[Pat Callaghan @PatCallaghan6]

Ep. 53 of @InTheArenaMaine is here-- https://t.co/Z3w20mzxoY
@phil6_2 & @mayorstrim dig into the message behind municipal election results, and the frenzy of activity as lawmakers scramble with bills in Augusta.
@WMTWTV #MePolitics

[Pat Callaghan @PatCallaghan6]

Will the Senate make the "Big Beautiful Bill" better for Maine and the nation? @phil6_2 & @mayorstrim tackle that in Ep. 52 of @InTheArenaMaine. Plus- honoring Ali in Lewiston. Full episode here: https://t.co/5KMusuMb9n @WMTWTV #MePolitics

[Pat Callaghan @PatCallaghan6]

Sure, we cover the evolving 2026 race for Governor of Maine on Ep. 50 of @InTheArenaMaine-- But we also look at this week in Maine history 48 years ago when a King came to Maine! Full episode here:
https://t.co/4jbFX9pdWL
@WMTWTV @phil6_2 @mayorstrim @ElvisPresley

[Pat Callaghan @PatCallaghan6]

As the Senate takes up the House budget bill, some Republicans such as @phil6_2 say this is not the direction Trump voters wanted. We'll dive in on Ep. 51 of @InTheArenaMaine dropping soon.
@mayorstrim @WMTWTV

[Pat Callaghan @PatCallaghan6]

The 2026 election is a year and a half away, but there is a LOT of fresh activity in the race for governor.
Ep. 50 of @InTheArenaMaine is here:
https://t.co/4jbFX9oG7d
@phil6_2 & @mayorstrim look at the folks making the race and what they bring to it. #MePolitics @WMTWTV

[Phil Harriman @phil6_2]

@PatCallaghan6 @mayorstrim 50 podcasts?! So appreciative of listeners who check in for different perspectives without toxicity.

[Pat Callaghan @PatCallaghan6]

No one is more surprised than @mayorstrim , @phil6_2 and me.

[Pat Callaghan @PatCallaghan6]

Will President Trump obey federal court orders as he remakes government, or ignore them? @phil6_2 & @mayorstrim tackle that and more on Ep. 46 of @InTheArenaMaine which drops Thursday AM. Here's a preview.
@WMTWTV #MePolitics

[Phil Harriman @phil6_2]

@amuse 😂

[Pat Callaghan @PatCallaghan6]

Lots of lightning round topics in Ep. 45 of @InTheArenaMaine now available on @WMTWTV and podcast platforms. We look at rapidly evolving political news and ask "What's next?" Full episode here: https://t.co/nZVzqL8D5x @phil6_2 @mayorstrim

[Pat Callaghan @PatCallaghan6]

Ep. 43 of @InTheArenaMaine is coming soon. @phil6_2 & @mayorstrim examine the showdown between Gov. Mills and President Trump over blocking federal funding for Maine because of our rules on transgender high school athletes. Lots to unpack! #MePolitics @WMTWTV