Friends All Around

Via Gerald we learn that Steve Abbott, Sen. Collins' chief of staff, has resigned to run for governor.

Naturally, former Collins staffer and Collins-coddling BDN editor Mark Woodward has joined Abbott's campaign.

And in totally unrelated news, former Collins-coddling PPH editorial page editor Jon Porter has signed on as president of the Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce. Quite the jump--from journalist to business booster. (Or maybe not.)

Meanwhile, I wonder who PPH and BDN will endorse in the gubernatorial race.

A few of Abbott's greatest hits here, here and here.