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
Category: ALL ALONG THE WATCHTOWER
Selected pieces from my newspaper column, All Along The Watchtower
Problems with Maine’s sex offender registry
James Simpson was released from prison in May 2001, but in many ways, he feels as if he still behind bars. At the advice of his attorney, Simpson, 41, plead guilty to gross sexual assault in February 1998. Superior Court Justice Paul Fritzsche sentenced Simpson to 11 years in jail with all but four years … Continue reading Problems with Maine’s sex offender registry
Little pink houses…in Biddeford & Saco
I don’t know how it happened. It started off like any other Monday morning, but by the time the sun began to set later in the day I realized that I had lost more than three hours. Gone; Vanished; Disappeared; Hasta la vista, baby! I could have done laundry. I could have mowed the lawn. I could … Continue reading Little pink houses…in Biddeford & Saco
Uncle Bert
Originally posted on Dec. 22, 2005 on All Along The Watchtower. Last week, I thought today would be little more than a day of drinking and celebrating with my co-workers and those I developed relationships with during the last seven years as the Courier's editor. But God had different plans. So, instead I will be … Continue reading Uncle Bert
The Thin Blue Line
This is the fourth installment of the Biddeford After Dark series that wrote for the Biddeford-Saco Courier in October 2001. This installment focuses on my ride-along with a third-shift police officer. While the city sleeps, lost in its innocent slumber, the bad element is most likely to stir. Those who prefer the cover of darkness … Continue reading The Thin Blue Line
