While Thornton certainly has the prettiest high school campus in southern Maine, how does it stack up against other high schools when it comes to things other than landscaping?
What do you expect?
And now I'm depressed. No joke. I was just talking with one of my closest friends about how quickly summer is fading. We talked about time, and the error of counting the days; but we also talked about politics. (It's expected. We're both self-described political junkies.) I commented, "I'm so ready for this election to … Continue reading What do you expect?
Hunter Frechette | A profile in courage
Born with Down Syndrome, Hunter refuses to let his diagnosis sideline him or prevent him from living his best life with sheer energy, a razor-sharp wit and a heart that seems to be on high gear constantly.
Bread & Circuses
One of the biggest threats to human existence is simply the crippling, exponential increase in human population. The have-nots will eventually wage war on the haves over limited natural resources. (It's happened before) Simply put, more people will be scrambling for a finite number of resources. This age-old battle is what resulted in colonization of … Continue reading Bread & Circuses
For What It’s Worth
"It's time we stopHey, what's that sound?Everybody look, what's going down?" -- Buffalo Springfield About a dozen Primadona college-age kids descended on downtown Biddeford today to exploit people who are living in one of the city's most visible homeless encampments on Water Street. These self-righteous "protestors" who are upset about events in Gaza mostly arrived … Continue reading For What It’s Worth
ABOUT ME | JOURNALISM ROOTS
It’s hard for me to believe that people have been paying me to write local and state news for more than 30 years, but here I am — living my dream of working on crushing deadlines with intense public scrutiny, horrible hours and pathetic wages.
Biddeford may ‘step away’ from review of UNE pier proposal
City official resigns, releases video regarding Saco River Originally published in Saco Bay News, July 1, 2024 By RANDY SEAVER Biddeford Mayor Marty Grohman said this week that the city may not be included in the review process of a new pier that the University of New England wants to build on the Saco River. … Continue reading Biddeford may ‘step away’ from review of UNE pier proposal
Working Class Heroes?
Although somewhat overshadowed by the 2024 presidential campaign, I have noticed that the DNC and their left-leaning partners (Act Blue, etc.) are really hammering on class resentment this cycle. In my Facebook feed, I come across dozens of pleas from "working-class" candidates for fundraising help. In every single one of these ads, coming from eight … Continue reading Working Class Heroes?
Richard Rhames: A Dying Breed, Biddeford’s last dirt farmer
Originally published in Saco Bay News Although he wears many hats, Richard Rhames of Biddeford could probably best be described with just three words: authentic, passionate and persistent. Rhames, 78, is a well-known commodity at City Hall. He is an outspoken member of the public, a former city councilor and a tireless member of the … Continue reading Richard Rhames: A Dying Breed, Biddeford’s last dirt farmer
Queer Eye From The Straight Guy
Originally published in Saco Bay News It’s that time of year again. Summer is beckoning, and we will soon be celebrating Pride Month, an international observance celebrating members of the LGBTQ+ community during the month of June. Right on cue, you can expect to see a lot of push-back about Pride Month on social media … Continue reading Queer Eye From The Straight Guy
NOTES TO CARL | LESSONS IN MEDIOCRITY 