Biddeford Democrats are off to the races, joining an increasingly crowded smackdown for their party's nomination to replace term-limited Nancy Sullivan in State Senate District 4, which includes Biddeford, Kennebunk, Kennebunkport and Arundel. While area Republicans seem to be snoozing, at least three familiar names will likely appear on ballots during the June 12 primary: Former … Continue reading Senate District 4: news update
Street fighting man
Some guys will do just about anything for attention. Such is the case with Biddeford City Councilor David Flood, the representative from Ward Seven who has returned to the council after a two-year sabbatical studying gymnastics. City Councilor David Flood will go to any lengths to get people's attention; best evidenced by his recent pledge … Continue reading Street fighting man
Like a virgin
A new mayor took the city's helm a little more than 60 days ago, but he's not the only one getting accustomed to the slow and tedious grind of public policy making in Biddeford, where even routine matters, such as liquor license applications or a purchase of road salt, can quickly morph into a an all-out, fist-to-cuffs … Continue reading Like a virgin
It’s not your 19th nervous breakdown
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
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
Let’s do the time warp, again
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 surrender
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
Teacher, teacher: A family affair
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
Just the facts, M’am
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
Can’t we all just get along?
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?
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