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
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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
Thornton Academy | A Campus Set Apart?
While Thornton certainly has the prettiest high school campus in southern Maine, how does it stack up against other high schools when it comes to things other than landscaping?
What do you expect?
And now I'm depressed. No joke. I was just talking with one of my closest friends about how quickly summer is fading. We talked about time, and the error of counting the days; but we also talked about politics. (It's expected. We're both self-described political junkies.) I commented, "I'm so ready for this election to … Continue reading What do you expect?
Biddeford may ‘step away’ from review of UNE pier proposal
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
Richard Rhames: A Dying Breed, Biddeford’s last dirt farmer
Originally published in Saco Bay News Although he wears many hats, Richard Rhames of Biddeford could probably best be described with just three words: authentic, passionate and persistent. Rhames, 78, is a well-known commodity at City Hall. He is an outspoken member of the public, a former city councilor and a tireless member of the … Continue reading Richard Rhames: A Dying Breed, Biddeford’s last dirt farmer
Queer Eye From The Straight Guy
Originally published in Saco Bay News It’s that time of year again. Summer is beckoning, and we will soon be celebrating Pride Month, an international observance celebrating members of the LGBTQ+ community during the month of June. Right on cue, you can expect to see a lot of push-back about Pride Month on social media … Continue reading Queer Eye From The Straight Guy
Controversy surrounds UNE Pier
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
City manager quashes Biddeford harbormaster
Originally published on the Saco Bay News website, May 2024 By RANDY SEAVER Tensions about a proposed pier that the University of New England wants to construct on the Saco River prompted Biddeford City Manager James Bennett to remove the city’s harbormaster from the review process of UNE’s proposed pier. The pending application from UNE … Continue reading City manager quashes Biddeford harbormaster
Top-20 local, political movers and shakers
After more than 12 years, I have finally gotten around to publishing an update about who I consider to be the most influential politicians, policy makers and staffers in the Biddeford-Saco area. The Top-20.
