The city of Biddeford will pay its incoming interim city manager a rate of $115 per hour and will not require him to live within the city limits.
Author: Randy Seaver
In-Depth | A battle of wills plays out as the UNE pier controversy continues
This is the third installment in a multi-part series of articles that examines the ongoing saga of issues connected to the University of New England’s controversial research pier project
NEWS | Downtown ‘Art Walk’ returns on Friday
The free, self-guided event takes place on the third Friday of each month through October, with new openings, local art and community programming this year.
OBITUARY | Donna Pothier Nagle
Donna Lillian Pothier Nagle passed away peacefully on May 10, 2026 at the age of 74. She was born on April 30, 1952 in Biddeford, Maine as a twin daughter to Joseph Charles and Laurette Pothier. She grew up in a large family of six siblings and graduated from St. Louis High School in 1970.
FEATURE | A bird’s-eye view of Biddeford’s history
A recent tour gave residents and others a unique opportunity to learn more about Biddeford’s historic City Hall and its refurbished clocktower
SPORTS | Local gymnast recruited by UNH
Hannah Kenniston, a level 10 gymnast and student at Thornton Academy, was recognized for her commitment to the University of New Hampshire’s NCAA Division I Women’s Gymnastics program during a signing ceremony on Tuesday at Dudziak’s Gymnastics in Biddeford.
COMMUNITY | Alumni band announces scholarship winners
The Alumni Band is pleased to announce the recipients of the Marcel “Mike” Drapeau Alumni Band Scholarship: Alden Gilg, a graduating senior at Thornton Academy, and Lily Dubois, a graduating senior at Noble High School. Each will receive a $1,000 scholarship.
OBITUARIES | June 14, 2026
Local obituaries June 7 — June 14, 2026
NEWSLETTER | Growing up with you
It looks like summer is finally here, and there is a lot of news happening in Biddeford — even as many of us try to slow down and take advantage of the beautiful weather.
LETTER | Ignoring harbormaster input does not serve Biddeford’s interest
“A report from UNE pier engineers to city of Biddeford clearly shows UNE’s intent to ignore our local harbormaster’s input on pier location. It does so by showing that all other pier permits will be secured before a permit from Biddeford itself.






