In his monthly column for the Biddeford Gazette, State Sen. Henry Ingwersen discusses the benefits of a bill he sponsored to address hunger and support local farmers
OPINION
Letters to the Editor, Guest Columns, Editorials and more . . .
OPINION | Biddeford needs a team effort and UNE needs to get on board
The city of Biddeford’s financial challenges requires a team approach and the University of New England should get on board.
LETTER | Gazette should try harder on UNE reporting
Editor: I agree with Linda Morrison’s point about the contributions that the University of New England brings to the communities of Saco and Biddeford. [UNE offers numerous, positive impacts to the community; Biddeford Gazette, April 26, 2026] UNE Professors, students, and graduates bring immeasurable talent, knowledge, and positive energy to […]
LETTER | UNE offers numerous, positive impacts to the community
Editor: I write as a former homeowner in Biddeford and a faculty member for over 30 years at the University of New England. I have been astonished at recent allegations and questions regarding UNE and what we actually offer the community and taxpayers of Biddeford. __________ I think it is […]
LETTER | Community is worth the investment
Editor: As a taxpayer on a fixed income who has paid into this system for years, I understand the pressure people are feeling. Rising costs are real. But I’m also the president of a very small, all-volunteer nonprofit dedicated to preserving and sharing Biddeford’s history and culture, and I think […]
LETTER | Seeds of Hope remains as Biddeford’s most cost-effective and humane method of meeting human needs
Editor: I would like to respond to your recent article on the city council budget discussions around funding for the Seeds of Hope Center. (Biddeford’s unhoused funding challenges, April 24, 2026). It is helpful to recall that the city, working cooperatively with Seeds of Hope, was successful in resolving a […]
LETTER | Biddeford doesn’t face a false choice. It faces a necessary one
Editor: The idea that Biddeford must “hold multiple truths at once” sounds reasonable, but it sidesteps a harder reality: priorities require trade-offs. When costs are rising for residents, choosing not to limit spending is a choice—one that shows up directly in higher property taxes. Organizations like Heart of Biddeford played […]
LETTER | What kind of city do we want?
Editor: As Biddeford’s budget conversations take shape, I’ve noticed a framing of the conversation that doesn’t quite serve our community: the idea that we must choose between keeping taxes low or supporting the services and programs that make our city work. That’s a false choice, and an oversimplification. Of course, […]
LETTER | Guy Gagnon deserved better from the Gazette, and should be thanked for his years of service
Editor: I have mixed feelings about how the Biddeford Gazette reported the news regarding Guy Gagnon and the Biddeford Housing Authority. |.Housing authority dismisses its executive director, April 17, 2026 I would like to add some context that I think has been missing from the community conversation about this story. […]
LETTER | City councilor explains budget limitations
Different tax rates — based on property values — may sound appealing, but it is not allowed by state law Editor: The city of Biddeford is currently in the time of the year affectionately known as ‘budget season.’ Hard decisions and complex discussions are the name of the game during […]
