Bill Southwick – BIDDEFORD GAZETTE

John Gold, Kayla J. Lewis and Annika Sovetsky each bring a unique set of talents and perspectives to the Gazette’s Community Advisory Council

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By RANDY SEAVER | Editor

The Biddeford Gazette is very pleased to announce that three more community members have joined our Community Advisory Council.

The Community Advisory Council (CAC) is a nine-member group of volunteers who each want to see the Gazette succeed and grow as a community news organization in Biddeford.

Each CAC member brings a unique set of talents, experience and perspective that is used to help guide and direct the Gazette in fulfilling its mission to provide our readers with fair, comprehensive and professional news coverage about the city of Biddeford.

John Gold was the editor of the Journal Tribune, an award-winning daily publication that served Biddeford for more than a century before being shuttered a few years ago.

Kayla J. Lewis is a communications professional who previously worked as a reporter with a former community news publication.

Annika Sovetsky is a Biddeford native who is now studying psychology with an emphasis on early childhood development at the University of Maine.

Craig Pendleton – who also serves as treasurer of the Gazette’s parent company – is the chair of the nine-member community advisory council.

“I’m really excited about the fact that John, Kayla and Annika have agreed to join us in our ongoing effort to build a valuable community resource,” Pendleton said. “These folks enhance an already dedicated and talented group. Each of our members represents a core segment of our community. We value their insight and their willingness to join our team.”

Laura Seaver is the publisher of the Biddeford Gazette and said the organization’s advisory council is a critical part of ensuring that the Gazette remains focused on the greater community.

“If the Gazette is going to truly serve the community, it must have the pulse of the people who live, work and play here,” Seaver said. “We need and want constructive feedback from the community. We want to hear a diversity of new ideas and suggestions.”

Other members of Gazette’s Community Advisory Council include, former Biddeford Mayor Bonita Pothier; retired business leader Bill Southwick; Vassie Fowler, executive director of the Seeds of Hope; Ben Neveux, a lifelong resident and retired Air Force veteran; and Vitoria Gordon, an active member of Biddeford’s arts community and a graphic designer.

For more information about the Gazette’s Community Advisory Council and its members | Biddeford Gazette Community Advisory Council

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