Now, as a result of many parents over the years heeding that advice along with technological boosts like the internet and video on demand, nobody reads anymore…even for fun.
A decline in reading offers hideous consequences
Author: Randy Seaver
Randy Seaver is a veteran journalist who has been covering news and politics in the city of Biddeford, Maine for nearly three decades. He may be contacted at news@biddeford-gazette.com
Biddeford Planning Board tables UNE request
By RANDY SEAVER | Editor The Biddeford Planning Board voted 3-1 Wednesday to table the University of New England's request for an extension to their existing permit for the construction of a 180-foot research pier on the Saco River. The board narrowly approved the pier project last year but the univesity needs an extension because … Continue reading Biddeford Planning Board tables UNE request
Scratching my head
Maine Democrats | 30 days ago: "Troy Jackson doesn't have what it takes to be governor." (Captures only 29 percent of primary voters following RCV process, finishing in third place) Maine Democrats | Today: "Troy Jackson is the best possible candidate to take on incumbent Susan Collins for her U.S. Senate seat." . https://www.youtube.com/shorts/jPopF49yJr8?feature=share "Life … Continue reading Scratching my head
Explaining America to my future grandson
The United States is a deeply flawed nation, but it is an exceptional country. We must always strive toward equality and remember that life is not fair.
Roch Angers’ defeat signals the obvious in Biddeford
Fifteen years ago, what happened in Biddeford on Tuesday would have been unimaginable . . . but in the context of today’s Biddeford, Roch Angers’ brutal defeat for a seat on the York County Commissioners board was quite predictable.
MY STORY | The Wonder Years
Enlisting in the Air Force, selling industrial tools, working on a reservation and contemplating the priesthood are all part of the family legacy archive that I am leaving for my future grandson, Carl
We were only freshmen | The value of friendship
God smiled upon me, and I was able to cap off my much-ballyhooed, mini vacation in the best way possible last night, spending time with my good friend Parke Burmeister.
All The Young Dudes, Redux
The value of historical context when writing community news. Case in point, the meteoric rise of a local politician, Ryan Fecteau
Reporters are not supposed to be friends with the people they cover — especially government officials . . . I broke that rule
Bill took me under his wing and offered me advice with his warm grin and elder-statesmen sense of discipline. He was always quick to smile and had a deep laugh.
An Open Letter to My Daughter
Dearest Marlee, There is an old saying in journalism that you should never bury the Lede (lead). You should always say the most important stuff at the top. I have broken that rule time and time again, most notably -- and regretfully -- when it comes to my communication with you. I hope someday that … Continue reading An Open Letter to My Daughter
NOTES TO CARL | LESSONS IN MEDIOCRITY 