A well-known community leader and volunteer, Craig Pendleton has joined the Biddeford Gazette’s board of directors BIDDEFORD | Biddeford Gazette, Inc. – the parent company of the Biddeford Gazette — is pleased to announce that Craig Pendleton of Old Orchard Beach has formally joined the Gazette’s board of directors as […]
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OPINION | Why History Matters
By RANDY SEAVER | Editor One of the coolest things about doing something for more than 30 years is the memories you make along the way. As a political junkie – especially in regards to the city of Biddeford – it is extremely rewarding for me to have an archive […]
City council will hear school budget proposal
By RANDY SEAVER | Editor School Supt. Jeremy Ray is expected to make his annual presentation of the proposed school budget before the Biddeford City Council this evening, March 17. The city council is already wrestling with a proposed municipal budget that was presented last week by municipal department heads. […]
Biddeford-Saco Music Hall of Fame inductees announced, ceremony scheduled May 3
Contributed Story | Molly Lovell MARCH 16, 2026 | The Greater Biddeford Saco Music Hall of Fame has announced its inductees for the class of 2026 among musicians throughout York County. The class of 2026 inductees include: J.D. Drown; The ID; Johnny Martinez’ Lower East Side; Armand Paquette and The […]
Tempus Fugit (Time Flies)
By RANDY SEAVER, Editor Do these faces look familiar? They should. Earlier today, I spent some time with Chuck Cote at the Biddeford Community Center reviewing his amazing archive of local sports and political newspaper clippings and other fascinating memorabilia. We plan to publish a full story tomorrow, including an […]
Biddeford Tigers bring home another win
By RANDY SEAVER | Editor Members of the Biddeford High School Tigers Unified Basketball Team faced their opponents Thursday with steely gazes and wide grins. It was a thrilling game that ended the regular season for the Unified Basketball program in southern Maine. The Tigers traveled to Sanford and took […]
OPINION | Biddeford should tie taxes to inflation
By BEN NEVEUX | Biddeford Over the past decade, Biddeford’s property taxes have steadily climbed. In 2013 the city’s total tax rate was $16.54 per $1,000 of valuation. By 2022 it had reached $18.23, with several years above $19 and even $20 along the way. That may not sound dramatic […]
Biddeford City Clerk resigns
By RANDY SEAVER, Editor According to multiple sources, Biddeford City Clerk Robin Patterson will be resigning her position, effective April 10 this year. City Manager Truc Dever sent an email message to all city staff and elected officials, notifying them of Patterson’s decision. There was no information available at press […]
UNE president expresses frustration
By RANDY SEAVER | Editor University of New England President Dr. James Herbert today released a formal statement to the Biddeford community regarding the school’s controversial research pier proposal. Herbert’s statement was sent to area media outlets and city officials. Herbert’s public statement is the first time he has publicly […]
LETTER | Mayor’s column raises concerns
By DIANE SNOW | Cumberland, Maine Biddeford Mayor Liam LaFountain’s recent op-ed regarding the city’s new Institutional Zone Review Committee (Biddeford Gazette, Feb. 28, 2026) is very interesting. The mayor mentions that it is time to review the zone ordinance since it has not been updated in nearly 25 […]
