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
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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
Moving In Stereo
I make my living by stringing words together, but I have always thought that they were just words -- tools to build a story or make a point. Some people, however, get all bent out of shape and very self-righteous if you have the temerity to use a word not sanctioned by the guardians of … Continue reading Moving In Stereo
Song of Toledo
[An open letter to my hyper-partisan Democrat friends] Apparently, not everyone got the memo, so please allow me to share some rather difficult news. Before reading any further, be sure to find an appropriate safe place, clutch your emotional support animal and take a comforting sip of your venti-mocha, cinnamon swirl, iced whatever the fuck … Continue reading Song of Toledo
A Fork in the Road: Sympathy for the Devil
As Chaucer once said, all good things must come to an end. And that’s where I find myself today: another fork in the road, another pivot point in my career. Over the past few days, several people have asked me why I started the Biddeford Gazette, and why I am no longer writing for Saco … Continue reading A Fork in the Road: Sympathy for the Devil
Saco’s finance director returning to Biddeford
As Biddeford’s municipal finance department continues to face internal challenges, Geraldine Matherne, the city of Saco’s finance director, is poised to become Biddeford’s next finance director. Matherne previously served as the Biddeford’s deputy finance director for nearly 10 years, between 2013 and 2022 before leaving to take the finance director job in Saco. If approved … Continue reading Saco’s finance director returning to Biddeford
Biddeford loses another finance director, making plans to replace city manager
The Biddeford Gazette learned Tuesday that the city of Biddeford is losing yet another Finance Department director. According to Mayor Marty Grohman, Sasha Pavlak submitted her resignation letter yesterday. Pavlak provided the city with ample notice. Her resignation will be effective Dec. 31, 2024Pavlak, hired just a few months ago, was the city's sixth finance … Continue reading Biddeford loses another finance director, making plans to replace city manager
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