Biddeford City Manager vents his frustration regarding the issue of homelessness and the neighboring city of Saco City Manager Jim Bennett did not hold back his opinions about the neighboring city of Saco during a March 7 Biddeford City Council meeting. City Manager James Bennett The Biddeford council was in the midst of debating the … Continue reading ‘Don’t Waste Your Time With Saco’
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Where Do We Go From Here?
Imagine this. You have no family in the area. Your monthly rent just increased by more than 45 percent, and your paycheck no longer covers your basic needs. You have to leave your apartment. There are no available apartments in your price range. Where do you go? Who do you call? Now ponder this. How … Continue reading Where Do We Go From Here?
I Never Thought I’d Be Here
Citing a lack of both resources and guidance from the federal and state governments, Biddeford City Manager James Bennett recently said the issue of homelessness is “probably the most difficult issue” that any municipality in Maine can face. And while some social media users say the city of Biddeford and surrounding municipalities are “doing nothing” … Continue reading I Never Thought I’d Be Here
Warm Smiles On A Cold Day
For the most part, they live just beneath the surface of our day-to-day lives, but they are also our neighbors, our friends, co-workers and family members. In fact, the only difference between them and the rest of us is that they do not have permanent housing. The issue of being unhoused is an issue being … Continue reading Warm Smiles On A Cold Day
Beat on the brat
A lot of people have really strong feelings about President Biden’s plan to forgive up to $10,000 in federal student loan debt for individuals earning less than $150,000 a year. Based on my social media feed, the debate pretty much runs along partisan lines: Democrats support the idea and Republicans vehemently oppose it. From what … Continue reading Beat on the brat
Tainted Love; Part Deux
It’s July, and according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, the “Dog Days of Summer” are finally upon us. This is the time of the year when those of us in the northeast have a pretty good view of the constellation, Sirius – hence the “dog days.” It is also the “quiet” month. The days are … Continue reading Tainted Love; Part Deux
Day Tripper
Unless you've been living under a rock, you've probably heard about the plight of Brittney Griner, an American basketball player who is currently being held in a Russian prison facility. Some people in the United States are laughing about Griner's plight. More about that in a moment. Griner, 32, is a formidable athlete who plays … Continue reading Day Tripper
A boy named Sue
I have a problem. Maybe you have the same problem. The very first step for recovering alcoholics in the AA program is to admit that you are powerless over alcohol — that your life has become unmanageable. Only by the grace of God, I am not an alcoholic, but I am an addict. And while … Continue reading A boy named Sue
Send lawyers, guns and money
The world is going to Hell in a handbasket. Well, at least according to a friend of mine, who was recently lamenting the concept of Critical Race Theory, discussion of gender identity in public schools and the “whole gay marriage thing.” Maybe you’re thinking, why are you friends with someone like that? Well, to be … Continue reading Send lawyers, guns and money
Pretty Persuasion, Part 3
Before we proceed any further, please allow me to be perfectly clear. Just like millions of other people all over the world, I am outraged and saddened by the events now happening in Ukraine. But, as this conflict goes on I am also struck by my own hypocrisy, and I’m wondering why so many of … Continue reading Pretty Persuasion, Part 3
NOTES TO CARL | LESSONS IN MEDIOCRITY 