Originally published in Saco Bay News, May 30, 2024 By RANDY SEAVER Although the University of New England earlier this month formally submitted its plan to build a new pier on the Saco River, that plan still remains mired in controversy. Both the university (UNE) and Biddeford’s harbormaster seem to have their heels dug in … Continue reading Controversy surrounds UNE Pier
City manager quashes Biddeford harbormaster
Originally published on the Saco Bay News website, May 2024 By RANDY SEAVER Tensions about a proposed pier that the University of New England wants to construct on the Saco River prompted Biddeford City Manager James Bennett to remove the city’s harbormaster from the review process of UNE’s proposed pier. The pending application from UNE … Continue reading City manager quashes Biddeford harbormaster
Corona is on a ‘mission?’ Ha!
Based on their television commercials, the Corona beer company is now on "a mission to end plastic pollution on our beaches." Wait. What? Really? Despite the message Corona is shamelessly selling, the plastic bottles DID NOT "pollute the beaches." Certain humans caused the problem. Lazy, stupid humans are the ones who did not bother to … Continue reading Corona is on a ‘mission?’ Ha!
Mayor picks new resident to fill council vacancy
Originally posted in Saco Bay News The wait is over. Biddeford Mayor Marty Grohman is expected today to formally announce his nomination to fill one of the two vacant seats on the city council. According to multiple sources, Grohman has selected Neva Gross to take over the Ward Five council seat that was vacated by … Continue reading Mayor picks new resident to fill council vacancy
Don’t Do Me Like That
For better or worse, I have a reputation in my hometown. I am the guy who holds local and state politicians' feet to the fire. I rarely hesitate to publicly criticize elected officials when I think they have screwed up or acted inappropriately. Biddeford Mayor Marty Grohman My column, All Along The Watchtower, debuted on … Continue reading Don’t Do Me Like That
Political rivalry could play role in filling vacancies on the Biddeford City Council
By RANDY SEAVER BIDDEFORD --- Dominic Deschambault, a former school committee member and current board member of the Biddeford Housing Authority, has reportedly expressed interest in being appointed to fill the city council seat that was vacated last week by former Councilor Julian Schlaver. Mayor Marty Grohman declined an opportunity to confirm that he has … Continue reading Political rivalry could play role in filling vacancies on the Biddeford City Council
No More Mister Nice Guy
There is a right way and a wrong way to resign from public office. Over just the past few days, folks in Biddeford and surrounding communities got to see examples of how to; and how not to act when you get caught with your fingers in the pudding. In many ways, being a reporter in … Continue reading No More Mister Nice Guy
Top-20 local, political movers and shakers
After more than 12 years, I have finally gotten around to publishing an update about who I consider to be the most influential politicians, policy makers and staffers in the Biddeford-Saco area. The Top-20.
Losing My Religion, Part Deux
Originally published at Saco Bay News, April 6, 2024 This is a story about a Maine state senator and some very blatant hypocrisy and the pure political exploitation of a religious holiday. Despite the claims made by some neo-conservatives and other outright bigots, I believe -- as did former President Ronald Reagan --- that our … Continue reading Losing My Religion, Part Deux
So Long and Thanks for All the Fish
The title of this week's blog post comes from writer Douglas Adams and his series of books in the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy anthology. I thought it was an apt title for a column about Bobby Mills' quite sudden and rather mystifying resignation from the Biddeford City Council on Tuesday afternoon. Mills will also … Continue reading So Long and Thanks for All the Fish
NOTES TO CARL | LESSONS IN MEDIOCRITY 