What was up with 1992 and the name Ryan? Of course, we all know the fictional Jack Ryan. You know, . . .the humble Tom Clancy character who routinely saved the world from a cadre of evil forces while also writing a thesis about the importance of granola in the post-Soviet socio-economic structure. Ryan Gavin But what about … Continue reading All the young dudes
Category: BIDDEFORD POLITICS
Selected posts about local political machinations in my small hometown of Biddeford, Maine
Color Me Bad . . . with crayons
Of course, Councilor Rhames held up the vote with a 98-minute monologue about why the Council should remain "color neutral" and lambasted the influence of color in the black and white world of city politics.
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
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
The Top-25 Biddeford-Saco political players and coaches
Love them or hate them; it doesn’t matter. The following list represents the 25 most influential players on the Biddeford-Saco region’s political landscape, at least according to my own observations. Choosing this list, and determining its ranking order was much more difficult than I imagined it would be. I received several recommendations from All Along … Continue reading The Top-25 Biddeford-Saco political players and coaches
NOTES TO CARL | LESSONS IN MEDIOCRITY 