In just a few weeks, Biddeford voters will face a rather unique set of choices. For the first time in more than 20 years, all three of the city's incumbent state representatives are facing challenges from members of their own party for the June 12 Primary election --- well . . . up until an … Continue reading The Usual Suspects
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The needle and the damage done . . . again
For those of you who think I am a world-class prick, what you are about to read should only confirm your suspicions. It is a recounting of my reaction, more than three years ago, when I was about to learn that my wife, Laura, was diagnosed with MS. The only way I can even begin … Continue reading The needle and the damage done . . . again
Like a heat wave
Did you enjoy your summer? I hope so, because now we return you to your regularly scheduled weather for late March in southern Maine. There was rampant speculation about last week's freakish heat wave, an anomaly that shattered local meteorological records and sent scores of disappointed people to Old Orchard Beach in search of Pier Fries. Some … Continue reading Like a heat wave
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
I don’t wanna be right
The most vocal supporters of President Obama's push to reform our nation's health care system will invariably say that health care is a "fundamental right." The so-called "right to affordable health care" has become the mantra and favorite talking point for those who say health care in the United States ought to look a lot … Continue reading I don’t wanna be right
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
My shirt looks good on you
You know a political nerve has been pinched when Rush Limbaugh apologizes for comments he made on his national radio show. Rush's outrageous comments about Sandra Fluke ignited a deafening outcry from women's groups and reproductive rights advocates this week, and several of his advertisers are now distancing themselves. Because this is a presidential election … Continue reading My shirt looks good on you
A communications crisis? Gimme a break!
Some people say that our national political discourse is out of control and filled, more than ever before, with the rancor and tension of partisan politics that threatens to destroy the fabric of our united nation. Take, for example, this bit of tripe from today's Portland Press Herald: "If Sen. Olympia Snowe is really retiring … Continue reading A communications crisis? Gimme a break!
Why can’t we be friends? Part II
If you can't find Biddeford Mayor Alan Casavant on Facebook, maybe you should have donated more to his campaign. Actually, Casavant "took down" his "Biddeford Mayor Alan Casavant" page after learning that it violated city policy. "After I learned that, I wanted to set a good example," Casavant said. "So I immediately took it down." … Continue reading Why can’t we be friends? Part II
I’m done sharing my wife
Keep your paws off! Is that clear enough? Well . . . apparently, I was a bit unclear last week, when I wrote about rumors regarding who Mayor Alan Casavant might appoint to a vacant city council seat. Although I put to bed the notion that Casavant would nominate me ( or that I would … Continue reading I’m done sharing my wife
NOTES TO CARL | LESSONS IN MEDIOCRITY 