(This is the first of hopefully many more ‘Five Questions” interviews with a variety of people throughout the Biddeford Community) For nearly 14 years, Delilah Poupore has been at the helm of the Heart of Biddeford, a non-profit organization with a mission to “foster a vibrant, inclusive and sustainable downtown […]
Month: January 2025
‘Mayor’s Night Out’ event will support fallen officer
A group of former mayors and Biddeford’s current mayor are all hoping to run into you at one of several downtown restaurants on Wednesday evening (Feb. 5) The “Mayor’s Night Out” event will actually be a fundraiser to support the family of Sgt. Jacob Wolterbeek, an 18-year veteran of the […]
OPINION: Some notable changes in local media outlets
(Originally published on the Lessons In Mediocrity site) There’s no denying it. This is not your father’s news industry anymore. That’s good news, but it’s also very bad news. I’m writing this because there were three significant local changes in the news industry that happened in just the last two […]
NEWSLETTER: Where are we going?
Wow! Just wow. When I started the Biddeford Gazette, I had no idea how well it would be received by the community. It’s a new year; we have a new president, and I now have a new project that will keep me occupied for the foreseeable future. Thus, welcome to […]
City council covers project shortfall
The Biddeford City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to fill the gap in funding for repairs and renovations to the Seeds of Hope Neighborhood Center, a private resource for the city’s unhoused residents. The council’s move Tuesday is expected to solve lingering issues and questions about a shortfall of $255,000 of […]
Biddeford affordable housing project gets wide support
Tonight’s meeting of the Saco River Corridor Commission could make or break a project to build an additional 60 units of affordable housing adjacent to an existing project in Biddeford. In order to begin moving forward with their project, the developers need the Saco River Corridor Commission (SRCC) to change […]
Center of Technology Awarded $2,500 to Invest in STEM Programs
By KAREN GARNETT Biddeford School Department On January 17, the Biddeford Regional Center of Technology (BRCOT) was presented with a $2,500 STEM Talent Pipeline Grant from We Work for Health. This grant is designated for use with STEM programs: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. During the grant presentation, four students […]
Biddeford struggles with communication
Despite spending a little more than $45,000 last year on upgrades and consulting services, the city of Biddeford is still wrestling to improve its external communication platforms. During almost every public meeting, the city struggles and stumbles as it attempts to allow people to remotely watch or participate in meetings […]
FEATURE: McArthur Library partners to help fight cancer with special event
By JEFF CABRAL Special to the Gazette This is a story where community crosses all kinds of lines and partnerships are formed to benefit the greater good; a story that could only take place in New England, which often feels like a small town itself. Biddeford resident Jessica Johnson has […]
Housing, budget: top priorities for Biddeford lawmakers
As Maine lawmakers gear up for what is expected to be a grueling session, there are two topics that both Democrats and Republicans agree should be a top priority. The 132nd Legislature will consider several bills aimed at tackling the state’s housing crisis while also addressing a projected $450 million […]
