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Month: August 2026

NEWS | National group planning ‘major direct action’ Tuesday in Biddeford

August 8, 2026August 8, 2026 ~ Randy Seaver ~ Leave a comment

The highly-coordinated event is designed to put pressure on Collins – a Republican facing reelection in November -- regarding ramped up enforcement actions by the U.S. Immigrations & Customs Enforcement Agency (ICE).

ESSAY | ‘Twas back in ’58 . . .’you can’t get there from here’

downtown traffic congestion
August 8, 2026 ~ Randy Seaver ~ Leave a comment

A Kennebunk resident recalls the frustration and confusion connected to major sewer repair project while driving in Biddeford last year.

NEWS | Chamber will co-host Aug. 12 job fair

August 6, 2026August 6, 2026 ~ Randy Seaver ~ Leave a comment

Are you looking for a job or just a new opportunity? If so, you may want to attend an August 12 “summer hiring event” that is being co-sponsored by the Biddeford Saco Chamber of Commerce and the Maine Department of Labor; and other organizations.

NEWS | Biddeford mayor, council respond to public criticisms

August 5, 2026September 17, 2026 ~ Randy Seaver ~ 2 Comments

Three weeks after the fatal shooting of a Biddeford resident by a federal agent, some members of the public are saying the city is not doing enough to support the community while others are saying it's time to clean up the protest sites

PUBLIC NOTICE | UNE intends to file wastewater discharge permit

August 5, 2026August 6, 2026 ~ Randy Seaver ~ 1 Comment

The University of New England (UNE) intends to file a wastewater discharge permit with the Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). The application is for the discharge of 150,000 GPD of sanitary wastewater to the Saco River in Biddeford, Maine.

VIDEO | Lessard praises fellow Biddeford city councilor

August 4, 2026August 5, 2026 ~ Randy Seaver ~ Leave a comment

Dylan Doughty's resignation from the Biddeford City Council prompted another councilor to issue a public statement about how much he and his thoughtful approach to the job will be missed.

FEATURE | New event facility showcases Biddeford’s transformation

August 4, 2026August 4, 2026 ~ Randy Seaver ~ Leave a comment

The 'Foundry On The Levee' today offers more than 20,000 square-feet of luxury event accommodations where a shuttered machine shop once employed more than 100 people

NEWS | Independent gubernatorial candidate says Maine can no longer afford partisan leadership

August 4, 2026 ~ Randy Seaver ~ Leave a comment

During a recent campaign event, Rick Bennettt told some Biddeford residents and others that Maine has much potential but is being stymied by an atmosphere of "hyper partisanship."

LETTER | Can we reclaim Mechanics Park from a tragedy?

August 3, 2026August 3, 2026 ~ Randy Seaver ~ Leave a comment

"A place that was once part of my family’s peaceful birthday tradition is now permanently connected to a tragedy that happened on the very day I was born."

SPORTS | Hey, Biddeford . . . are you ready for some football?

August 2, 2026August 3, 2026 ~ Randy Seaver ~ Leave a comment

Head Coach Steven Allosso says his young football team has nowhere to go up, and he's feeling optimistic as his players continue conditioning through the pre-season.

OBITUARIES | August 2, 2026

August 2, 2026 ~ Randy Seaver ~ Leave a comment

A review of local obituaries from the Biddeford Saco area for the week of Aug. 2, 2026

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