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 […]
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Behind the scenes: Biddeford Public Works
By RANDY SEAVER, Editor Spend just a few minutes talking with Biddeford’s Public Works Director Jeff Demers and you quickly learn that his department is literally the heart of all city operations. In fact, Demers and his crew are tasked with taking care of all the things many residents take […]
City files court challenge for UNE pier approval
By RANDY SEAVER, Editor Although the Biddeford Planning Board narrowly approved the University of New England’s controversial pier proposal in August, a required building permit will not be issued by the city until a decision comes down from the York County Superior Court. The city has filed a formal complaint […]
“I hear that train a coming . . .”
Given increasing complaints, are train horns in Biddeford louder and more frequent? By JIM KRAUSE, Contributing Writer People living near railroad tracks in Biddeford are making noise about freight train horns that sound at all hours of the night. Rail officials say they are required by law — and in […]
Biddeford’s 153rd inauguration held online
The city of Biddeford’s 153rd inauguration ceremony was markedly different than in years past. For the first time, the ceremony was held online because of inclement weather. Although typically an evening of pomp and circumstance, including an emcee and reception, this year’s ceremony – held on the Zoom platform — […]
Turning a wrench and sparking imaginations
The Apex Youth Connection in Biddeford offers a wide range of programs to help teens transition to adulthood By RANDY SEAVER, Editor It’s quite common to hear about after-school programs that get kids off the streets and into a productive, structured setting. Apex Youth Connection (AYC) in Biddeford, however, takes […]
Age Friendly: Helping seniors stay in their homes
By RANDY SEAVER, Editor As members of the Baby Boom generation continue to age, a relatively new organization is dedicated to helping seniors maintain their independence and remain in their own homes. The ‘Age Friendly’ program is an initiative launched by the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) and offers […]
UNE students help families in need during holidays
Contributed Story Students from the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine’s Sigma Sigma Phi (SSP) KAPPA Chapter continued a longstanding holiday tradition on Friday, Dec. 12, hosting their annual Holiday Giving Tree toy drive on UNE’s Biddeford Campus to support local families through the Biddeford Primary School. Now […]
Biddeford’s annual holiday celebration offers something for everyone
Contributed Story | Heart of Biddeford The Heart of Biddeford will once again host the city’s Merry & Bright Night on Friday, December 5th, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Adams Street in downtown Biddeford. The annual event offers families and friends to gather downtown and enjoy an evening filled […]
Climate change & Biddeford: What’s next?
By THOMAS McPHEETERS, Special to the Gazette Municipalities all across Maine are attempting to respond to the challenge of climate change, but in contrast to the “Maine Won’t Wait” dictum in the state’s plan, local advocates and government are finding it slow going. That’s partly due to the nature of […]
