Bateman Partners, a Portland-based real estate developer, announced Friday that they will soon begin redevelopment of the Summer Street Block, located at the corner of Summer and Alfred streets, near Pizza by Alex. The $4.7 million project will “significantly improve” and update all 32 of the existing elderly and affordable housing units in the Summer … Continue reading Developer plans ‘substantial investment’ in downtown Biddeford housing
Month: December 2024
World Leader Pretend
The city of Biddeford is now seeking public input about the hiring of a new city manager. You can take a quick, anonymous online survey by clicking this link to share your thoughts about the hiring process. Our current city manager, Jim Bennett, announced his resignation in October. His last day on the job will … Continue reading World Leader Pretend
Is Santa Claus real? Just ask him
He’s known by many names. Some call him Father Christmas; others call him St. Nicholas or Kris Kringle. But here in North America, he is best known as Santa Claus. Just two days before Christmas, Santa made time to sit down with me for an exclusive one-on-one interview. Although well known for his “jolly” disposition, … Continue reading Is Santa Claus real? Just ask him
A Legacy of Service Deserves Nothing Less
Gen. Wallace Nutting was the walking, talking definition of being a local bad ass, but he was also one of the most humble and sincere people I have ever met: a man who led by persuasion -- a man always in search of the potential good in others. Therefore, I think it’s the very least … Continue reading A Legacy of Service Deserves Nothing Less
Parking garage woes continue in Biddeford
More than four years after it was opened, several Biddeford officials remain frustrated about how the city’s parking garage is being operated, saying the garage operators still have no incentive to increase efficiency and lower the city’s financial obligations. Over the past year, the city has paid the garage owners nearly $570,000 in stabilization payments … Continue reading Parking garage woes continue in Biddeford
City commits to paying contractor in-full
The Biddeford City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to find funds in its current budget to fully repay a contractor who led the effort to renovate the Seeds of Hope Neighborhood Resource Center. Jim Godbout, a well-known community volunteer and philanthropist, appeared before the council Tuesday to provide an update about the project and its funding. … Continue reading City commits to paying contractor in-full
Meet The New Boss – – Same as the old boss: Fecteau returns as Maine House Speaker
Once again, State Rep. Ryan Fecteau of Biddeford will serve as Speaker of the Maine House of Representatives. During a recent interview, Fecteau said there was “stiff competition and a crowded field” this year from other Democratic lawmakers for the speakership of the 132nd Legislature. Fecteau, 32, who was “termed out” of office two years … Continue reading Meet The New Boss – – Same as the old boss: Fecteau returns as Maine House Speaker
This is where it ends
Former Biddeford Mayor Donna Dion had a favorite saying that she often repeated throughout her political career, including during her unsuccessful bids to become Maine’s governor. “You can’t have community without unity,” Dion would often say, pointing out that we all have a stake in the game, a moral obligation to work together for the … Continue reading This is where it ends
Saco commission abruptly cancels presentation regarding UNE’s controversial pier proposal
Following a sometimes-awkward conversation, members of Saco’s Coastal Waters Commission abruptly voted 5-1 Tuesday to remove an item from the top of their December 10 meeting agenda. The citizen commission was poised to hear a presentation regarding how the University of New England’s controversial pier proposal might impact the city of Saco. According to James … Continue reading Saco commission abruptly cancels presentation regarding UNE’s controversial pier proposal
Malon returns to Augusta for Biddeford
By RANDY SEAVER State Rep. Marc Malon (D-Biddeford) will soon begin his second term representing a portion of Biddeford in the Maine State House of Representatives. Malon is one of three lawmakers – all Democrats -- who make up the city’s legislative delegation. State Rep. Traci Gere is also returning to Augusta and represents Biddeford’s … Continue reading Malon returns to Augusta for Biddeford
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