I am going to miss the councilor from Ward Five It’s going to be weird on Tuesday. Weird, happy and a tinge of sadness. The first regular meeting of the new Biddeford Council — along with a new mayor — should give us a good preview and set the tone […]
Author: Randy Seaver
End of an era? City considers hiring ‘in-house’ attorney
Biddeford Mayor Liam LaFountain is floating the idea of hiring an “in-house” city attorney, a significant departure from the current model of operating under a retainer contract with a local law firm. Although the concept of hiring an attorney as a full-time city employee was discussed and rejected more than […]
Developer secures funding for environmental remediation near former MERC site
A public hearing about the project remediation will be held Dec. 18 Contributed Story; Legal Notice Fathom Companies — a development firm that will be building a mixed-use and housing project near the intersection of Lincoln and Pearl streets in Biddeford — has received a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) […]
2025: A year of big changes in Biddeford
By RANDY SEAVER, Editor There is little doubt that 2025 was a year of substantive change for the city of Biddeford. From political fallout to major infrastructure improvements and new business openings, this year featured a plethora of news stories about change. In fact, even the news/media landscape changed as […]
Hannaford invests $10,000 to bolster Biddeford-based non-profit
Contributed Story As hunger relief organizations report an increase in demand heading into the winter months, Hannaford Supermarkets is partnering with Youth Full Maine and Wayside Food Programs to provide a critical boost to food access programs this holiday season, according to a company press release. Dozens of Hannaford associates […]
School daze for new Biddeford city councilors?
By RANDY SEAVER, Editor Tomorrow night – Dec. 9 – the new members of the Biddeford City Council will be getting some required “training” for their new roles in city government. The city council workshop –– ostensibly open to the public, but why? — will feature four breakout sessions, including […]
Ceremony held to remember Biddeford cyclist killed by delivery truck
A small group of people gathered Sunday morning at the intersection of Foss and Fall streets in Biddeford, where a cyclist was killed on Sept. 26. Patrick Conlon, a member of Bike BS, a local cycling advocacy group, helped organize the quiet ceremony to remember the life of Heather Hamilton […]
Ingwersen plans to address mental health in Maine’s heritage industries
By RANDY SEAVER, Editor As one of the most rural states in the country, the state of Maine is well known for its so-called “heritage industries” that rely on outdoor occupations, such as farming, fishing and logging. Those industries have long driven Maine’s economy but they also present a […]
NEWSLETTER: ‘Tis the season!
Technically speaking, it’s still autumn but it sure feels like winter here in southern Maine. We’re now deep into the holiday season, and you probably have a growing laundry list of chores and preparations for the season. But there is also lots of fun and joy to be had in […]
Despite cold, ‘Merry & Bright’ night attracts crowd
Once again, Biddeford’s downtown holiday celebration and annual tree lighting ceremony Friday night drew a decent crowd downtown on lower Adams Street. Santa Claus arrived on schedule, escorted by the flashing lights and the wailing sirens of a Biddeford Fire truck. Although the city’s new tree is less than nine […]
