By RANDY SEAVER, Editor The Biddeford Gazette asked the three At-Large city council candidates to share their thoughts and concerns about the controversial pier being proposed by the University of New England (UNE). Last week, we reached out to the two candidates vying for the Ward One seat, which represents […]
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Mayor offers more selective endorsements
By RANDY SEAVER, Editor Biddeford Mayor Marty Grohman is making more endorsements in some city council races but will not make any endorsements in the three-way at-large council race and in the Ward Six race. When asked why he will not make endorsements in those two races, Grohman said he […]
Mayor offers two city council endorsements
By RANDY SEAVER, Editor NOTE: This story was updated to include comments from city council candidate Abigail Woods. As Election Day draws closer, Biddeford Mayor Marty Grohman is endorsing at least two city council candidates. Grohman today announced his endorsement of Brad Cote in the city’s Ward Seven race. Grohman […]
Tour highlights aging recreation resources
By RANDY SEAVER, Editor Biddeford voters will soon decide the fate of a $6 million bond that would be used to upgrade, repair and enhance several of the city’s recreational assets, including parks, playgrounds and buildings. On Tuesday, the Biddeford Gazette was invited to tour some of the sites that […]
Residents sound off about UNE pier, mayor tries to rewrite history
By RANDY SEAVER, editor Biddeford Mayor Marty Grohman and members of the city council listened Thursday evening to several residents who raised concerns about how the city has handled its review of a controversial pier project that the University of New England wants to build on the Saco River. Roughly […]
Biddeford Education Foundation raises more than $20K to help students
By KAREN GARNETT, Contributing Writer The Biddeford Education Foundation (BEF) held its Eighth Annual Pillars of Pride event to honor two remarkable community members: longtime educator Joyce Tarpy and local photographer Maureen Grandmaison. The celebration, hosted at The Lincoln Hotel in Biddeford, raised over $20,000 for the Foundation, which provides […]
OPINION: Let the healing begin
When it comes to former city manager James Bennett, Mayor Marty Grohman is correct. The city needs closure from a nightmare that has been hanging over City Hall for several years. After finally being “placed on administrative leave” in February, Bennet filed a wrongful termination lawsuit against the city. Though […]
City settles lawsuit with former manager
The city of Biddeford announced Monday that they had reached an out-of-court settlement with former city manager James Bennett. Under terms of the agreement released Monday, Bennett will receive $90,000 from the city’s insurance company, not taxpayers. City officials also point out that the settlement will save the city thousands […]
Chamber of Commerce fires director
The Biddeford- Saco Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors announced today that they have decided to make a “leadership change” in the executive director position. Matt Lewis, who was hired as the Chamber’s new executive director less than six months ago, said he did not want to comment on this […]
Candidates share concerns about UNE pier
Amid the ongoing and intensifying controversy surrounding the University of New England’s plans to construct a large research pier on the Saco River, the two candidates who hope to represent that area on the city council say they are watching the issue closely. Former city councilor Patricia Boston and political […]
