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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

I’ve got a Golden ticket

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

Randy Seaver: God of Biddo?

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

If I were king of the DNC

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

Fear and Loathing Biddeford

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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