NOTES TO CARL | LESSONS IN MEDIOCRITY
Randy Seaver, a grumpy old guy, offers advice to his grandson and howls at the moon
Fifteen years ago, what happened in Biddeford on Tuesday would have been unimaginable . . . but in the context of today’s Biddeford, Roch Angers’ brutal defeat for a seat on the York County Commissioners board was quite predictable.
Biddeford Mayor Marty Grohman and members of the city council set aside some time at the beginning of Tuesday’s council meeting to remember and honor one of the city’s most iconic Irish residents. Patrick “Vincent” Keely, a former city councilor and the owner of the Wonderbar, died on April 8 this year. He was 90. … Continue reading Remembering ‘Vinny’
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
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
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
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
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
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
City official resigns, releases video regarding Saco River Originally published in Saco Bay News, July 1, 2024 By RANDY SEAVER Biddeford Mayor Marty Grohman said this week that the city may not be included in the review process of a new pier that the University of New England wants to build on the Saco River. … Continue reading Biddeford may ‘step away’ from review of UNE pier proposal
Originally published in Saco Bay News, May 30, 2024 By RANDY SEAVER Although the University of New England earlier this month formally submitted its plan to build a new pier on the Saco River, that plan still remains mired in controversy. Both the university (UNE) and Biddeford’s harbormaster seem to have their heels dug in … Continue reading Controversy surrounds UNE Pier
NOTES TO CARL | LESSONS IN MEDIOCRITY 