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
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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
Ready to rumble?
The game of politics is a lot like baseball. Some people can actually watch an entire baseball game without ever paying attention to the stats, the subtle nuances of play and the cryptic signals given between the dugout and field. These people are normal and are not afflicted with severe attention deficit disorder. They are likely … Continue reading Ready to rumble?
It’s the end of the world as we know it (and I feel fine)
In less than 24 hours, this campaign will be over, finished, completed, kaput. Stick a fork in it, it's done. Volunteers gather in Alan Casavant's kitchen on a cold October morning before our citywide door-to-door canvass. At this juncture, there is not much left to say or do. Thus, in a pitiful attempt to keep … Continue reading It’s the end of the world as we know it (and I feel fine)
NOTES TO CARL | LESSONS IN MEDIOCRITY 