NOTES TO CARL | LESSONS IN MEDIOCRITY
Randy Seaver, a grumpy old guy, offers advice to his grandson and howls at the moon
Come on, don't tell me you didn't see this one coming. That's right, word on the street, yet unconfirmed, is that former mayor Joanne Twomey is at least contemplating a bid to recapture her former District 135 House seat, and may challenge the incumbent, fellow Democrat Paulette Beaudoin for a chance to take on Republican Perry Aberle in … Continue reading It’s not your 19th nervous breakdown
George "Pete" Lamontagne is an uncomplicated man who has seen his fair share of complicated situations. Political observers say the former city councilor's laid-back personality and his friendly demeanor often calmed severe storms during especially contentious Biddeford City Council meetings. Pete Lamontagne He is a self-described man of the street, and he is widely perceived as a champion of … Continue reading George ‘Pete’ Lamontagne
I should have seen it coming, but now it's official: Biddeford City Councilor Bob "Bobby Bear" Mills is once again running for elected office. After all, it's been 12 long weeks since he last campaigned for office, so why not? On January 26, Mills announced to the world that he will be challenging fellow Democrat … Continue reading Let’s do the time warp, again
I had a crappy day yesterday. First, I dropped my Blackberry in the toilet; then my dog got run over by a Wal-Mart truck on Lamothe Avenue; and then I learned that Laura has been having an affair with Newt Gingrinch. Okay, I may be exaggerating just a bit (Laura, however, still stumbles when I ask where … Continue reading I surrender
Today is my late grandmother's birthday. There is rarely a day that passes when I am not reminded of my grandparents and the remarkable influence they had on the Biddeford-Saco region. My grandfather, Gilman Seaver, was a teacher at both Biddeford High School and Thornton Academy. He was old school innovative: tough and uncompromising. He … Continue reading Teacher, teacher: A family affair
On the heels of a public uproar regarding the sanctity of the internet, there is growing evidence that it's a good idea to do your own fact checking and think through things that are posted by your friends on Facebook or circulated by groups with an agenda. Subject at hand: a graphic chart that supposedly … Continue reading Just the facts, M’am
Don't you hate partisan politics and political mudslinging? If you're a Republican or a Democrat, I'll bet you are lying, if only to your enlightened self. Mudslinging, whether you like it or not, is politically effective. I know, I know . . .you (and just about everyone else) say you want your elected officials to … Continue reading Can’t we all just get along?
Steve Beaudette, a former Biddeford City Council President and State Representative, has tossed his hat into the ring to capture the District 4 State Senate Seat now held by State Sen. Nancy Sullivan. Sullivan, who is prohibited from seeking re-election because of term limits, has declared she will seek her former House Seat (District 137), … Continue reading I ain’t no senator’s son
The Biddeford City Council voted 5-4 Tuesday to reject Mayor Alan Casavant’s nomination of Joshua Bodwell to the Charter Review Commission. But despite Mr. Bodwell’s over-inflated ego, the decision had very little to do with him. Allow me to explain by starting with this news flash: Mayor Alan “Let’s negotiate the best deal possible” Casavant … Continue reading Exile in Guyville aka “The Bodwell Incident”
Love them or hate them; it doesn’t matter. The following list represents the 25 most influential players on the Biddeford-Saco region’s political landscape, at least according to my own observations. Choosing this list, and determining its ranking order was much more difficult than I imagined it would be. I received several recommendations from All Along … Continue reading The Top-25 Biddeford-Saco political players and coaches
NOTES TO CARL | LESSONS IN MEDIOCRITY 