Hear ye, hear ye . . . I have just returned from Biddeford City Hall with the official list of mayoral and city council candidates. The deadline for filing nomination papers has come and gone; and these are the names you will find on your November 3 ballot. Let's start at the top . . … Continue reading Meet your candidates
Tag: Biddeford Politics & News
When love comes to town
And, they're off! The 2015 municipal election season in Biddeford has started with a bang, according to this story from the Portland Press Herald. As someone who has worked professionally on local, statewide and federal campaigns over the last several years, I find all of this somewhat fascinating. I have been covering Biddeford's political landscape … Continue reading When love comes to town
Same as the old boss
Joanne Twomey: A "real" Democrat? Some things never change. Once again, we are on the verge of another election cycle in the fair city of Biddeford, where local political maneuvering is a blood sport. According to the City Clerk's office, some very familiar faces have taken out nomination papers for a variety of elected positions. But … Continue reading Same as the old boss
I get knocked down, but I get up again
Here's a post-2012 Election tip for my friends in Biddeford: Don't bet against Mayor Alan Casavant. Sure, I know...Casavant narrowly lost his bid for a fourth and final term in the Maine House of Representatives for the District 137 seat on Tuesday night. While Republican Bill Guay certainly deserves a lot of credit for his win, … Continue reading I get knocked down, but I get up again
Stupid is as stupid does
“They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.” -- Benjamin Franklin When we become adults we no longer need our parents to make critical decisions in our lives. We are free to fail, free to succeed, and yes...even free to be flat-out stupid. Freedom, however, does … Continue reading Stupid is as stupid does
Ready To Serve
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
Suggestions for Mayor Casavant
Given the news of a recent resignation by a city councilor, there is one glaring item that members of the Biddeford Charter Review Commission should consider sending to the city's voters for approval. As it stands now, the mayor has the authority to nominate anyone to fill a vacated city council seat, regardless of when … Continue reading Suggestions for Mayor Casavant
Burnin’ down the house
If you don't know anything else about Biddeford politics, you ought to know about the Dutremble family, one of the city's most prolific, political families. For more than 50 years, the Dutremble family has been --- in one way or another --- deeply entrenched in local political circles. State Sen. David Dutremble Lucien "Babe" Dutremble, one of 13 … Continue reading Burnin’ down the house
Senate District 4: news update
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
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