(Please do not make this political. It's just one of my favorite memories) Today – once again – the United States of America held an inaugural ceremony for the next president. I intended to watch, but time got away from me. I am a political junkie. Not very astute -- but what I lack in … Continue reading This little light of mine
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Finest Worksong
For a lot of people, it's going to be very hard to watch or even acknowledge the inauguration of Donald Trump as America's next president. Look, I didn't vote for the guy either, and it strikes me as almost surrealistic that Mr. Trump was able to get enough votes to put him back in the … Continue reading Finest Worksong
Hello, Goodbye
Dear readers, Once again, I have some good news and some bad news. Let’s start with the good news. Roughly 24 hours ago, Laura told me it was time for me to get a bit more serious about the Biddeford Gazette, an online multi-media news source focused on the city of Biddeford. Instead of trying … Continue reading Hello, Goodbye
Developer eyes Biddeford for affordable housing project near Rotary Park
If all goes as planned, the city of Biddeford could gain 60 new affordable housing units that would be built near Rotary Park and within walking distance of Biddeford High School. On Tuesday, the Biddeford City Council heard a presentation from Nathan Bateman, vice president of Bateman Partners, about the Forest Green project. The proposal … Continue reading Developer eyes Biddeford for affordable housing project near Rotary Park
A Change Will Do You Good
“So I turned myself to face me But I've never caught a glimpse How the others must see the faker I'm much too fast to take that test” -- David Bowie, Changes (1971) Today – almost 44 years later – I still enjoy telling the story about the first time something that I wrote was … Continue reading A Change Will Do You Good
Developer plans ‘substantial investment’ in downtown Biddeford housing
Bateman Partners, a Portland-based real estate developer, announced Friday that they will soon begin redevelopment of the Summer Street Block, located at the corner of Summer and Alfred streets, near Pizza by Alex. The $4.7 million project will “significantly improve” and update all 32 of the existing elderly and affordable housing units in the Summer … Continue reading Developer plans ‘substantial investment’ in downtown Biddeford housing
World Leader Pretend
The city of Biddeford is now seeking public input about the hiring of a new city manager. You can take a quick, anonymous online survey by clicking this link to share your thoughts about the hiring process. Our current city manager, Jim Bennett, announced his resignation in October. His last day on the job will … Continue reading World Leader Pretend
Is Santa Claus real? Just ask him
He’s known by many names. Some call him Father Christmas; others call him St. Nicholas or Kris Kringle. But here in North America, he is best known as Santa Claus. Just two days before Christmas, Santa made time to sit down with me for an exclusive one-on-one interview. Although well known for his “jolly” disposition, … Continue reading Is Santa Claus real? Just ask him
A Legacy of Service Deserves Nothing Less
Gen. Wallace Nutting was the walking, talking definition of being a local bad ass, but he was also one of the most humble and sincere people I have ever met: a man who led by persuasion -- a man always in search of the potential good in others. Therefore, I think it’s the very least … Continue reading A Legacy of Service Deserves Nothing Less
Parking garage woes continue in Biddeford
More than four years after it was opened, several Biddeford officials remain frustrated about how the city’s parking garage is being operated, saying the garage operators still have no incentive to increase efficiency and lower the city’s financial obligations. Over the past year, the city has paid the garage owners nearly $570,000 in stabilization payments … Continue reading Parking garage woes continue in Biddeford
NOTES TO CARL | LESSONS IN MEDIOCRITY 