[Feb. 21, 2026]
When journalists compete, readers win
How three scrappy entrepreneurs — including two veteran journalists — revitalized local news coverage in a city that once had three print newspapers covering the community. READ MORE
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[Feb. 11, 2026]
My all-time favorite journalists (Top 12)
A short round up of the journalists who inspire me, motivate me and impress me with their talent and dedication to journalism. READ MORE
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[Feb. 9, 2026]
You’re not special! The NFL lied to you!
Ordinary people can – and often – do special, extraordinary things. But we’re not all special. Special is not a birthright. It’s something you have to work for. READ MORE
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[Oct. 18, 2025]
My satisfaction | Bennett bolts from Biddeford
Former Biddeford City Manager James Bennett has filed a lawsuit against the City of Biddeford, and he’s ballsy enough to seek reimbursement for travel expenses he incurred while literally performing as a clown months after he was booted from City Hall. But at least — finally — he is gone. READ MORE
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[Oct. 6, 2025]
Former Maine Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap announced he will challenge U.S. Rep Jared Golden for the Democratic Party nomination in 2026 READ MORE
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[Sept. 24, 2025]
Crazy, homeless people | What do we do?
Originally published in the Bangor Daily News: I am a middle-aged, married white guy with a mortgage and a modest home in a quiet residential neighborhood with well-manicured lawns and friendly neighbors. But I have a secret, READ MORE
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[Aug. 12, 2025]
Word on the street is that Biddeford resident Randy Seaver runs a top-secret cabal that controls both local government and media sources. In fact, his powerful reach now extends over the river and into the city of Saco, where his stepsister is the mayor and his brother-in-law runs the local Chamber of Commerce. Seaver is also one of four admins who control the city’s largest and most popular Facebook community groups. Is there nothing that can stop him? READ MORE
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[June 22, 2025]
Apparently, you can’t get people to change their political viewpoints by kicking them in the nuts and implying that they are stupid. I got a lot of angry feedback about my last blog post, which suggested that Democrats and others who despise President Trump need to do a lot more than attend rallies and protests if they really want things to change. READ MORE
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[June 13, 2025]
I would not be who I am today if I didn’t shit my pants in the second grade. That shame and humiliation gave me empathy and some other valuable life lessons. READ MORE
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