Dumbass

It's hard to believe anyone can take this seriously; every few years, Northern Maine starts talking about secession, but that makes a lot more sense, and also has the merit of having become almost traditional. When the loggers and farmers say their interests are different from those of the tourism/vacation industry, I get it, even though I disagree. But when the mayor of a town that relies on tourism starts complaining about supporting our northern friends, that's just plain stupid.

"The state of Maine needs South Portland more than South Portland needs the state of Maine," Soule said in his inaugural address to about 35 people in the council chambers.

If your inaugural address is to 35 people, maybe you should settle down a bit.