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Commentary that has not been published elsewhere.
Bread & Circuses
One of the biggest threats to human existence is simply the crippling, exponential increase in human population. The have-nots will eventually wage war on the haves over limited natural resources. (It's happened before) Simply put, more people will be scrambling for a finite number of resources. This age-old battle is what resulted in colonization of … Continue reading Bread & Circuses
For What It’s Worth
"It's time we stopHey, what's that sound?Everybody look, what's going down?" -- Buffalo Springfield About a dozen Primadona college-age kids descended on downtown Biddeford today to exploit people who are living in one of the city's most visible homeless encampments on Water Street. These self-righteous "protestors" who are upset about events in Gaza mostly arrived … Continue reading For What It’s Worth
Biddeford may ‘step away’ from review of UNE pier proposal
City official resigns, releases video regarding Saco River Originally published in Saco Bay News, July 1, 2024 By RANDY SEAVER Biddeford Mayor Marty Grohman said this week that the city may not be included in the review process of a new pier that the University of New England wants to build on the Saco River. … Continue reading Biddeford may ‘step away’ from review of UNE pier proposal
Working Class Heroes?
Although somewhat overshadowed by the 2024 presidential campaign, I have noticed that the DNC and their left-leaning partners (Act Blue, etc.) are really hammering on class resentment this cycle. In my Facebook feed, I come across dozens of pleas from "working-class" candidates for fundraising help. In every single one of these ads, coming from eight … Continue reading Working Class Heroes?
Richard Rhames: A Dying Breed, Biddeford’s last dirt farmer
Originally published in Saco Bay News Although he wears many hats, Richard Rhames of Biddeford could probably best be described with just three words: authentic, passionate and persistent. Rhames, 78, is a well-known commodity at City Hall. He is an outspoken member of the public, a former city councilor and a tireless member of the … Continue reading Richard Rhames: A Dying Breed, Biddeford’s last dirt farmer
Controversy surrounds UNE Pier
Originally published in Saco Bay News, May 30, 2024 By RANDY SEAVER Although the University of New England earlier this month formally submitted its plan to build a new pier on the Saco River, that plan still remains mired in controversy. Both the university (UNE) and Biddeford’s harbormaster seem to have their heels dug in … Continue reading Controversy surrounds UNE Pier
City manager quashes Biddeford harbormaster
Originally published on the Saco Bay News website, May 2024 By RANDY SEAVER Tensions about a proposed pier that the University of New England wants to construct on the Saco River prompted Biddeford City Manager James Bennett to remove the city’s harbormaster from the review process of UNE’s proposed pier. The pending application from UNE … Continue reading City manager quashes Biddeford harbormaster
Corona is on a ‘mission?’ Ha!
Based on their television commercials, the Corona beer company is now on "a mission to end plastic pollution on our beaches." Wait. What? Really? Despite the message Corona is shamelessly selling, the plastic bottles DID NOT "pollute the beaches." Certain humans caused the problem. Lazy, stupid humans are the ones who did not bother to … Continue reading Corona is on a ‘mission?’ Ha!
Mayor picks new resident to fill council vacancy
Originally posted in Saco Bay News The wait is over. Biddeford Mayor Marty Grohman is expected today to formally announce his nomination to fill one of the two vacant seats on the city council. According to multiple sources, Grohman has selected Neva Gross to take over the Ward Five council seat that was vacated by … Continue reading Mayor picks new resident to fill council vacancy
