The University of New England will not be able to begin necessary tree clearing and other preparation work for its controversial, 180-foot research pier on the Saco River. Time to Read | 5-8 minutes (1,217 words) By RANDY SEAVER | Editor Biddeford’s Zoning Board of Appeals voted 2-1 Monday to […]
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NEWSLETTER | Gardening At Night
A difficult week of wins and losses, including the city manager’s resignation, the loss of beloved teacher and a groundbreaking ceremony.
Remembering ‘Kitty’ Goudreau | One of Biddeford’s finest citizens
For more than three decades, Kitty taught English and became one of Biddeford’s most beloved teachers. Her former students include the city’s police chief, a former mayor, a city councilor and several local business owners
Digging in for Biddeford’s housing future
City, state and federal officials praised the numerous benefits of a new housing development currently under construction on the Barra Road.
NEWSLETTER | Jumpin’ Jack Flash
This week, we’re going to talk about a troubling national poll that shows a sharp decline when it comes to consumer trust in news organizations, and what the Gazette is doing locally to restore confidence and earn your trust.
But first, let’s discuss some good news.
Area leaders hear about CMP’s upgrade plan
By RANDY SEAVER | Editor More than two dozen local community and business leaders attended a special event sponsored by the Biddeford + Saco Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday to learn more about Central Maine Power (CMP) and how the utility delivers electricity to more than 670,000 residential and commercial […]
NEWSLETTER | Dance this mess around
Another busy week. This seems to be a pattern. This week, we are busy planning for two upcoming events that are especially relevant to our mission of providing an “embedded-approach” to community journalism. On Thursday, we will host our third quarterly meeting of our Community Advisory Council (CAC). We put […]
Can you hear me scream | the rise and fall of the Lincoln Mill clocktower
By RANDY SEAVER | Editor This is a piece that was first published in 2012 on my blog, All Along the Watchtower (Today known as Lessons in Mediocrity | Outlaw Journalist). This story has a very sad ending, but it provides a detailed account of what happened to the former […]
Biddeford Gazette announces three new advisory council members
John Gold, Kayla J. Lewis and Annika Sovetsky each bring a unique set of talents and perspectives to the Gazette’s Community Advisory Council ____________ By RANDY SEAVER | Editor The Biddeford Gazette is very pleased to announce that three more community members have joined our Community Advisory Council. The Community […]
Council aims for ‘bare bones’ city budget
City Manager finds some significant savings while councilors consider deep cuts to social service funding requests; a public hearing will be held tonight By RANDY SEAVER | Editor At the start of the Biddeford City Council’s budget workshop meeting on Monday, City Manager Truc Dever walked members of the council […]
