Editor: As a taxpayer on a fixed income who has paid into this system for years, I understand the pressure people are feeling. Rising costs are real. But I’m also the president of a very small, all-volunteer nonprofit dedicated to preserving and sharing Biddeford’s history and culture, and I think this conversation is missing something … Continue reading LETTER | Community is worth the investment
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SPORTS | Local gymnast shines at regional championship
[Contributed Story] Deliah Cairns of Lyman, a Level Seven gymnast from Dudziak’s Gymnastics in Biddeford, recently competed at the 2026 USAG Gymnastics Region Six Championships, earning a third-place all-around finish. DELIAH CAIRNS of Lyman | Contributed Photo __________ Cairns was one of seven gymnasts representing Maine among top athletes from across New England. The Region … Continue reading SPORTS | Local gymnast shines at regional championship
LETTER | Seeds of Hope remains as Biddeford’s most cost-effective and humane method of meeting human needs
Editor: I would like to respond to your recent article on the city council budget discussions around funding for the Seeds of Hope Center. (Biddeford’s unhoused funding challenges, April 24, 2026). It is helpful to recall that the city, working cooperatively with Seeds of Hope, was successful in resolving a significant human tragedy and public … Continue reading LETTER | Seeds of Hope remains as Biddeford’s most cost-effective and humane method of meeting human needs
SPORTS | Evan Doyon leads Biddeford varsity Tigers past Windham Eagles
CONTRIBUTED | By GameChanger Media Game Photos | Laureen Sirois Evan Doyon collected three hits in four at bats, as Biddeford Varsity Tigers defeated Windham Varsity Windham Varsity Eagles 14-7 on Friday at St Louis Field. Doyon singled in the fourth inning, singled in the fifth inning, and singled in the sixth inning. Biddeford Varsity … Continue reading SPORTS | Evan Doyon leads Biddeford varsity Tigers past Windham Eagles
LETTER | Biddeford doesn’t face a false choice. It faces a necessary one
Editor: The idea that Biddeford must “hold multiple truths at once” sounds reasonable, but it sidesteps a harder reality: priorities require trade-offs. When costs are rising for residents, choosing not to limit spending is a choice—one that shows up directly in higher property taxes. Organizations like Heart of Biddeford played an important role years ago … Continue reading LETTER | Biddeford doesn’t face a false choice. It faces a necessary one
NEWS | Local businesses donate $20k to support state’s first psychiatric residential treatment facility
Saco & Biddeford Savings and Paquin & Carroll Insurance are proud to announce their $20,000 donation to Sweetser in support of the construction of Maine’s first Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility on Sweetser’s Saco campus. CONTRIBUTED STORY | Saco & Biddeford Savings and Paquin & Carroll Insurance are proud to announce their $20,000 donation to Sweetser … Continue reading NEWS | Local businesses donate $20k to support state’s first psychiatric residential treatment facility
ON-DEMAND | Frank Coletti & Sam Pecor
Cy Cyr's Digital Magazine Randy Forcier Podcast Note: This is the first installment of an ongoing series of community highlights from our digital media friends. The Biddeford Gazette is simply sharing these features to promote the work of Biddeford natives Cy Cyr and Randy Forcier. The views and content shared are solely those of the … Continue reading ON-DEMAND | Frank Coletti & Sam Pecor
Area leaders hear about CMP’s upgrade plan
By RANDY SEAVER | Editor More than two dozen local community and business leaders attended a special event sponsored by the Biddeford + Saco Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday to learn more about Central Maine Power (CMP) and how the utility delivers electricity to more than 670,000 residential and commercial customers in Maine. Linda Ball … Continue reading Area leaders hear about CMP’s upgrade plan
LETTER | What kind of city do we want?
Editor: As Biddeford’s budget conversations take shape, I’ve noticed a framing of the conversation that doesn’t quite serve our community: the idea that we must choose between keeping taxes low or supporting the services and programs that make our city work. That’s a false choice, and an oversimplification. DELILAH POUPORE testifies earlier this month during … Continue reading LETTER | What kind of city do we want?
LETTER | Guy Gagnon deserved better from the Gazette, and should be thanked for his years of service
Editor: I have mixed feelings about how the Biddeford Gazette reported the news regarding Guy Gagnon and the Biddeford Housing Authority. |.Housing authority dismisses its executive director, April 17, 2026 I would like to add some context that I think has been missing from the community conversation about this story. Learning about Guy Gagnon’s departure … Continue reading LETTER | Guy Gagnon deserved better from the Gazette, and should be thanked for his years of service
Spring sports season is underway in Biddeford
By RANDY SEAVER | Editor It's finally time to put away the snow shovels and grab the lawn rakes. But if you need a break from your spring-cleaning chores, we have some good news to share. The Spring Sports Season in Biddeford is about to kick into high gear. Here is our weekly roundup of … Continue reading Spring sports season is underway in Biddeford
‘There’s no crying in lacrosse’
By RANDY SEAVER | Editor The University of New England Nor’Easters club lacrosse team was full of enthusiasm and high spirits during their warm-up stretches in the moments before their final game of the season Saturday against the St. Anslem Hawks. But unfortunately, the Nor’Easters walked away with a disappointing 5-4 loss. While a cold … Continue reading ‘There’s no crying in lacrosse’
Celebrate Earth Day with several local events
There are several upcoming events happening this week to help celebrate Earth Day By LOREN McCREADY | Biddeford-Saco Climate Action Team From park cleanups and campus programming to a downtown litter pickup and a sustainability workshop, local events are scheduled from April 22 through April 28. The Biddeford-Saco Climate Action Team has compiled a full … Continue reading Celebrate Earth Day with several local events
NEWSLETTER | Dance this mess around
Another busy week. This seems to be a pattern. This week, we are busy planning for two upcoming events that are especially relevant to our mission of providing an “embedded-approach” to community journalism. On Thursday, we will host our third quarterly meeting of our Community Advisory Council (CAC). We put this group together last year … Continue reading NEWSLETTER | Dance this mess around
LETTER | City councilor explains budget limitations
Different tax rates -- based on property values -- may sound appealing, but it is not allowed by state law Editor: The city of Biddeford is currently in the time of the year affectionately known as ‘budget season.’ Hard decisions and complex discussions are the name of the game during this season. As I’ve sat … Continue reading LETTER | City councilor explains budget limitations
Can you hear me scream | the rise and fall of the Lincoln Mill clocktower
By RANDY SEAVER | Editor This is a piece that was first published in 2012 on my blog, All Along the Watchtower (Today known as Lessons in Mediocrity | Outlaw Journalist). This story has a very sad ending, but it provides a detailed account of what happened to the former Lincoln Mill clocktower that once … Continue reading Can you hear me scream | the rise and fall of the Lincoln Mill clocktower
LETTER | Perennial candidate offers thoughts about social services funding
Bob Mills -- a former city councilor and York County treasurer who resigned both positions in April 2024, -- lost his 2025 bid to return to his Ward Four council seat and is now again running to recapture his county treasurer seat and is also running to represent Ward 4 on the city's Charter Review … Continue reading LETTER | Perennial candidate offers thoughts about social services funding
Walmart plans to upgrade, expand its Biddeford store
The company is also planning to upgrade two of its other locations in Maine and says the renovation will provide significant economic impact and provide numerous community benefits [ Contributed story via Walmart ] According to a corporate press release, Walmart plans to remodel three stores in Maine this year, including its Biddeford location on … Continue reading Walmart plans to upgrade, expand its Biddeford store
A Century | A Life Well-Lived | Still Going Strong
A Biddeford native is about to celebrate her 100th birthday and still lives on her own By RANDY SEAVER | Editor Priscilla Demers of Biddeford will soon celebrate her 100th birthday with her family. Ms. Demers is about to celebrate this landmark event the same way that she has lived her adult life with independence, … Continue reading A Century | A Life Well-Lived | Still Going Strong
Restored funds ease increase to proposed York County budget
The restoration of the $400,000 in state funding was good news at a time when expenses are increasing for everyone [ Contributed Story ] By TAMMY WELLS | York County Government media When York County Commissioners approved the proposed $31.64 million county operating budget for the next fiscal year April 8 and turned it over … Continue reading Restored funds ease increase to proposed York County budget
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