Former mayor, state representative and city councilor Joanne Twomey announced Sunday that she would seek a return to the Maine House of Representatives. At the Biddeford Democratic caucus, Twomey told a sparse group of fellow Democrats that Dist. 135 needs a "real" Democrat to stand up to Republicans in Augusta. Twomey also said that she encouraged … Continue reading Walking On Sunshine
Month: February 2012
Are you experienced?
Biddeford Mayor Alan Casavant is expected March 6 to announce his nomination for the Ward Seven city council seat that was vacated last week by Councilor David Flood's resignation. Newly elected mayor Alan Casavant (right) celebrates with his campaign manager on Election night Because of a serious flaw in the city's charter, the voters do … Continue reading Are you experienced?
Why can’t we be friends? Part II
If you can't find Biddeford Mayor Alan Casavant on Facebook, maybe you should have donated more to his campaign. Actually, Casavant "took down" his "Biddeford Mayor Alan Casavant" page after learning that it violated city policy. "After I learned that, I wanted to set a good example," Casavant said. "So I immediately took it down." … Continue reading Why can’t we be friends? Part II
I’m done sharing my wife
Keep your paws off! Is that clear enough? Well . . . apparently, I was a bit unclear last week, when I wrote about rumors regarding who Mayor Alan Casavant might appoint to a vacant city council seat. Although I put to bed the notion that Casavant would nominate me ( or that I would … Continue reading I’m done sharing my wife
Extra, Extra! This is fargin’ war!
Newspaper wars are the best kind of wars. Typically, when newspapers go to war they are actually engaging in fierce competition. That competition benefits both advertisers and readers. In 2001, folks in the Biddeford-Saco area likely had no idea how lucky they were. For a community with a population of less than 40,000, the region … Continue reading Extra, Extra! This is fargin’ war!
All the young dudes
What was up with 1992 and the name Ryan? Of course, we all know the fictional Jack Ryan. You know, . . .the humble Tom Clancy character who routinely saved the world from a cadre of evil forces while also writing a thesis about the importance of granola in the post-Soviet socio-economic structure. Ryan Gavin But what about … Continue reading All the young dudes
A hazy shade of winter
It is Sunday morning, and I still cannot shake the groaning internal dialogue and the shivers that seized my spine less than 48 hours ago. Maybe it was the photos: those black and white testaments to days of old, when men were men and felt invincible despite all evidence to the contrary. Maybe it was the fruit punch … Continue reading A hazy shade of winter
Can You Hear Me Scream . . . now?
By RANDY SEAVER NOTE | This piece was originally published in February 2012, and its headline came from a rather long-winded 2007 letter to the editor that was written in the voice of the Lincoln Mill clock tower in Biddeford. The clock tower’s 2007 letter was actually written by Greg Bennett, but it was never … Continue reading Can You Hear Me Scream . . . now?
Suggestions for Mayor Casavant
Given the news of a recent resignation by a city councilor, there is one glaring item that members of the Biddeford Charter Review Commission should consider sending to the city's voters for approval. As it stands now, the mayor has the authority to nominate anyone to fill a vacated city council seat, regardless of when … Continue reading Suggestions for Mayor Casavant
Can we talk?
People: WTF! It seems like rumors and speculation surrounding the sudden resignation of City Councilor David Flood is spreading faster than the odds on whether Ron Paul is actually still alive or in a cryogenic state to be unfrozen after Election Day. Let's put to rest a few of the more popular rumors: 1.) This … Continue reading Can we talk?
