By the time summer rolled around in 1997, Bill Clinton was President–again. Madeleine Albright had become the first female Secretary of State. Scottish scientists announced the successful cloning of a sheep named Dolly. The English Patient won “Best Picture” at the Academy Awards, J.K. Rowling’s first Harry Potter book was published, and Teletubbies debuted. Bruddah Iz passed … [Read more...] about Samantha Campos reflects on MauiTime’s 20th anniversary
Holoholo Girl
MauiTime celebrates 20 years of independent journalism
It’s hard to believe sometimes that we’ve been around for two decades. Sure, we’ve changed a lot in that time (what hasn’t?). But in that time, we’ve brought you a lot of stories–some good, others not so much, but all with the goal of publishing interesting, readable and honest stories about what’s really going on in Maui County. That commitment remains the same today as it was … [Read more...] about MauiTime celebrates 20 years of independent journalism
Remembering David Bowie (1947-2016)
“Sam our Bowie is gone” read the text sent to me at 4:06am my time this morning on the east coast, which would’ve meant Sasha heard the news at 1:06am in San Francisco, just after she finished work last night at the tequila bar in the Castro. I looked at it sleepily, considered that perhaps she drunk-tweeted me her displeasure in reference to David Bowie’s latest album, … [Read more...] about Remembering David Bowie (1947-2016)
Holoholo Class of 2007
Why can’t we get all the people together in the world that we really like and then just stay together? I guess that wouldn’t work. Someone would leave. Someone always leaves. Then we would have to say good-bye. I hate good-byes. I know what I need. I need more hellos. – Snoopy Friends, lovers, countrymen… stalkers, co-workers, ex-bosses… former landlords, bar buddies, … [Read more...] about Holoholo Class of 2007
Feeling Not So List-less
Time’s fun when you’re having flies. – Kermit the Frog Top Five Ideas People Have Given Me for My “Goodbye” HG Column 1. A big, long thank you letter to Maui with specific shout-outs to all the friends, fans and acquaintances made during my tenure as HG columnista. 2. Divulge all my secrets. Clean out my closet. Make a final, shocking revelation. (Um, yeah… … [Read more...] about Feeling Not So List-less