By RANDY SEAVER, Editor In the very crowded race to become Maine’s next governor, former State Sen. Rick Bennett is hoping to stand out as an Independent candidate who is ready to tackle tough issues with a common-sense approach and a commitment to people rather than any political party. Bennett, 62, […]
Tag: Winterfest
NEWSLETTER: Warm thoughts on a cold day
Feedback from our readers reinforces the Gazette’s mission statement Wow! What a busy week it’s been. In a few moments, I’ll be headed out the door and on my way to this year’s WinterFest activities in downtown Biddeford. WinterFest is so much than just a giant man-made sledding hill on […]
OPINION: Those were the days . . .
By RANDY SEAVER, Editor How do you know you’ve been covering Biddeford news for a long, long time? I have covered the city’s annual WinterFest celebration since — well – since before it was called WinterFest. Biddeford’s annual downtown winter celebration was the brainchild of newly elected Mayor Alan Casavant […]
WinterFest returns to Biddeford
Contributed Story | Leinani Farnsworth, Heart of Biddeford It’s that time of years again! Locals and visitors of all ages are invited to the annual Biddeford WinterFest, a cabin-fever-busting weekend of outdoor fun, live entertainment, and community connection, returning Feb. 6–8, 2026. This year’s theme, “Unplug & Play,” highlights free, family-friendly, […]
Biddeford’s Winterfest 2025 is a hit
Hundreds of people flocked to downtown Biddeford on Saturday for the 13th annual Winterfest celebration. The giant sledding hill on Adams Street was once again a popular attraction, but there were also a lot of other things happening, including tours of the newly renovated City Hall clock tower, dancing and […]
NEWSLETTER: From Me to You
Hard to believe it’s been two weeks since our last newsletter. A big thank you to all of you who have decided to join us on this journey by subscribing and/or following and liking us on Facebook. A quick review: Things at the Biddeford Gazette have been moving quickly and […]
