Former mayor, state representative and city councilor Joanne Twomey announced Sunday that she would seek a return to the Maine House of Representatives. At the Biddeford Democratic caucus, Twomey told a sparse group of fellow Democrats that Dist. 135 needs a "real" Democrat to stand up to Republicans in Augusta. Twomey also said that she encouraged … Continue reading Walking On Sunshine
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The heart is a lonely hunter
I hate to deliver this news: If you or someone you know was hoping to make Gov. Paul LePage's visit to Biddeford a big part of your Valentine's Day plans, I hope you have a Plan B. According to Mayor Alan Casavant, the governor had a scheduling conflict and rescheduled his visit to March 5. Casavant … Continue reading The heart is a lonely hunter
It’s not your 19th nervous breakdown
Come on, don't tell me you didn't see this one coming. That's right, word on the street, yet unconfirmed, is that former mayor Joanne Twomey is at least contemplating a bid to recapture her former District 135 House seat, and may challenge the incumbent, fellow Democrat Paulette Beaudoin for a chance to take on Republican Perry Aberle in … Continue reading It’s not your 19th nervous breakdown
George ‘Pete’ Lamontagne
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
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
