In recognition of the Maine Legislature’s passing a law to recognize the Seppala Sled Dog as the state’s official canine this past week, The Maine Wire sat down with Lilly, who identifies as one, to get her take on where things stand in the Pine Tree State today, an where she sees them going.
MW: Lilly, thanks for speaking with us today. Just to get the record straight, are you really a Seppala Sled Dog or just a husky?
Lilly: Perhaps you’re not aware, but my friend Rep. Nina Milliken (D-Blue Hill) is poised to introduce legislation that will extend the protections of the Maine Human Rights Act to critters such as myself, so let me take this opportunity to warn you that I am aware of soon-to-be legally protected rights, have counsel, and am not afraid to act if you mis-breed me, roger?
MW: Point taken, sorry to get off on the wrong paw. Let’s get down to business. What do you think about being officially recognized as the Maine state dog – must be pretty exciting, eh?
Lilly: On behalf of all of us who pull weight for others, yes, it is a fitting and frankly overdue moment. I am personally glad that Governor Janet Mills (D) called the legislature back into session to pass this important bill. That said, my fellow sled dogs and I have noticed that the Governor herself did not sign the law — she always seems to be AWOL when it matters, doesn’t she — and it required leadership from elsewhere to get the job done. I would especially like to thank Rep. David Boyer (R-Poland) who was pulling for us all along. It’s gratifying to know there are humans who give a woof. Also, I’d like to thank The Maine Wire for taking the time to hear me out. Unlike the Mills’ administration, I don’t have the resources to pay legacy media for coverage.
MW: You sound concerned about the state’s spendthrift ways, can you tell us a little more about that?
Lilly: Just because I’m a dog doesn’t mean I’m blind to State Auditor Matt Dunlap’s recent report highlighting how $2.1 billion in taxpayer dollars was parceled out to no-bid contractors, many of whom enjoy cozy relationships with state officials. Where’s the justification for that? Also, I couldn’t help noticing that what scant coverage this scandal received from Maine Public and the Bangor Daily News amounted to milk-toast “Nothing to see here folks” dismissals. But it doesn’t end there. From where I sit, waste, fraud and abuse are rampant and I’d really like to see elected officials take a harder look at that.
MW: Good to know someone’s paying attention, thanks. What else is on your radar screen these days, Lilly?
Lilly: Human misbehavior is increasingly a thing the other sled dogs and I have observing from the kennel. Take for instance this teacher in Waterville who went on social media to ask the Secret Service to “take out” President Trump and his entourage, if not all his supporters nationwide. We were skeptical about the Deep State before, but with public employees directing one another to take illegal actions, the sense of privilege they all seem to share becomes clearer. No wonder they’re trying to seize all your guns.
MW: Looking ahead for a moment – you’ve expressed criticism of Gov. Mills – who next? On the Democrat side of the fence, the biggest name to declare so far is Secretary of State Shenna Bellows…
Lilly: (First howls as if in pain and then buries her head in her paws, before taking a deep breath and responding) Listen, I can’t speak for everyone, but I can say for me and most sled dogs outside Hallowell, the thought fills us with dread. She’d lock us all up, I’m sure of it. The dogs in Hallowell might like that, but the rest of us, we love freedom, and if dogs could vote — oh if only — we’d be looking elsewhere.
MW: Well, sorry to bum you out. On a brighter note, any thoughts on May Day?
Lilly: We sled dogs find it amusing that human leftists play-act about “the worker” one day every year, like it’s cosplay or something. For us every day we’re pulling a load, busting our tails, and getting it done. I have half a mind to go down to Portland and witness the silliness myself, but I’ve heard enough Ethan Strimling speeches in my time. And for the record, we’re not worried about climate change either. There was plenty of snow this winter, and plenty for us to do. Now, if you don’t mind, I’ve got another interview in a few minutes with Pine & Roses, the Maine Democratic Socialists of America’s newsletter, and while you’re readers get it, theirs need to hear a little more common sense.
MW: Lilly, it’s been great chatting with you.
Lilly: The pleasure’s all mine, can I have my treat now please?
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I am certain everyone knows that Seppala was the name of the Musher that brought the serum to Nome NOT the breed of the Dog….There is a breed of Dog that originated in Maine – The Buckfield Hound….yet knowing this would require knowledge of Maine History something greatly lacking / non existent in Augusta
Nice to finally get a dog ‘s-eye view. The birds always get the interviews.
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PPH will probably fact check you
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Who let that DOGE out? Woof…woof woof.
I love it …..you have to laugh if you can’t cry .
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How sad .
Way too funny !
Good to see a little humor here on ‘the Wire’!
Kind of reminiscent of Babylon Bee, but still making good points and exposing the rot from within Maine government. With all we’ve had to put up with from our astoundingly idiotic ‘governor’ and her cronies, the humor helps to lower our blood pressure ever so slightly.
“Typical journalist – didn’t ask any of the Ruff questions. Did you even bring a plastic bag with you? I have to go bad. Can’t you smell?”
“I don’t know if you saw that I was prohibited from speaking up on the legislation. My fiancé is a huskie and I was hoping Huskie’s would get the vote. I am not good with publicity. I keep getting the urge to hump legs and humans seem to dislike my open friendliness.”
“I’m off to another interview. Someone said something about a center-fold without the bandana. I hope they don’t catch me licking myself again. They always catch me at just the wrong time.”
“Have a great weekend.”