GOP presidential hopeful Mitt Romney and Biddeford Mayor Alan Casavant had at least on thing in common on Tuesday. Both men showed their detractors that they are as tough as nails and more than ready for a political fight. READY TO SERVE: Michael ready is sworn-in by City Clerk Carmen Morris as the newest member of the … Continue reading Ready To Serve
Like a bridge over troubled waters
If one could only be a fly on the wall inside the offices of U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree Today, former Maine Governor Angus King officially took his big toe out of Maine's political pool, climbed a 15-story ladder and then did a quadruple jacknife dive (with a twist) into the deep end of the pool. The ensuing … Continue reading Like a bridge over troubled waters
My shirt looks good on you
You know a political nerve has been pinched when Rush Limbaugh apologizes for comments he made on his national radio show. Rush's outrageous comments about Sandra Fluke ignited a deafening outcry from women's groups and reproductive rights advocates this week, and several of his advertisers are now distancing themselves. Because this is a presidential election … Continue reading My shirt looks good on you
A communications crisis? Gimme a break!
Some people say that our national political discourse is out of control and filled, more than ever before, with the rancor and tension of partisan politics that threatens to destroy the fabric of our united nation. Take, for example, this bit of tripe from today's Portland Press Herald: "If Sen. Olympia Snowe is really retiring … Continue reading A communications crisis? Gimme a break!
Walking On Sunshine
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
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
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