[Contributed story and photos, courtesy of UNE] By ALAN BENNETT | University of New England Approximately 20 students from the University of New England strapped into their boots on Wednesday, April 29, to remove invasive plant species from the shoreline along the Saco River on the university’s Biddeford Campus. The uprooting is part of ongoing … Continue reading COMMUNITY | Students prepare ‘Living Shoreline’ at UNE campus
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OPINION | Biddeford needs a team effort and UNE needs to get on board
The city of Biddeford's financial challenges requires a team approach and the University of New England should get on board.
LETTER | UNE offers numerous, positive impacts to the community
Editor: I write as a former homeowner in Biddeford and a faculty member for over 30 years at the University of New England. I have been astonished at recent allegations and questions regarding UNE and what we actually offer the community and taxpayers of Biddeford. THE WRITER points out the many significant impacts that UNE … Continue reading LETTER | UNE offers numerous, positive impacts to the community
‘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’
LETTER | Gazette story omitted context and key details
A University of New England spokesperson writes that an April 9 story -- regarding the school's real estate transactions and how it impacted public policy -- missed the mark and needs more context Editor: An April 9 Biddeford Gazette article [The city, the convent and the university: What happened?] suggested that the University of New England … Continue reading LETTER | Gazette story omitted context and key details
IN-DEPTH | The city, the convent and the university: What happened?
A weeks-long investigation by the Biddeford Gazette reveals a million-dollar real estate deal, a 25-year option on a large parcel of riverfront land and a lack of disclosure that has fueled negative public commentary By RANDY SEAVER | Editor As tensions between the city of Biddeford and the University of New England continue to boil, … Continue reading IN-DEPTH | The city, the convent and the university: What happened?
UNE nutrition students bring healthy-meal tips to Biddeford grocery shoppers
[Contributed Story] By DEIRDRE FLEMING STIRES | University of New England University of New England students majoring in nutrition hosted a “Cooking Matters” grocery store event for the Biddeford community at a local Hannaford supermarket on Friday, March 27. The students in UNE’s Nutrition program set up stations throughout the store where they taught curious … Continue reading UNE nutrition students bring healthy-meal tips to Biddeford grocery shoppers
Tensions increase between UNE and Biddeford
The city announced today that it will appeal the dismissal of a legal complaint filed in connection with the university's controversial research pier. UNE describes the move as "frivolous" and a waste of taxpayer money. By RANDY SEAVER | Editor Tensions between the city of Biddeford and the University of New England seem to be … Continue reading Tensions increase between UNE and Biddeford
NEWS | UNE leads study to measure impacts of coastal engineering on Maine’s shoreline
Wave gauges deployed off the Saco shoreline join a growing network of sensors spearheaded by UNE researchers to inform coastal resilience planning for weather-beaten communities By ALAN BENNETT | University of New England Researchers from the University of New England have installed specialized wave-monitoring equipment off the coast of Saco to better understand how a … Continue reading NEWS | UNE leads study to measure impacts of coastal engineering on Maine’s shoreline
Voices and Visions Lecture Series Kicks Off April 8
Biddeford Cultural and Heritage Center launches its new ‘Voices and Visions’ Lectures series with presentation titled ‘The Colonization of the Dawnland’ Contributed Story & Photo | Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center BIDDEFORD -- The Biddeford Cultural and Heritage Center will launch its new Voices and Visions Lecture Series with a presentation titled “The Colonization of … Continue reading Voices and Visions Lecture Series Kicks Off April 8
Biddeford Mills Museum hosting historian Elizabeth DeWolfe for March 29 lecture about ‘Mill Girls’
[Contributed Story & Graphic] By CHLOE BOULLE | University of New England Historian and professor Dr. Elizabeth DeWolfe will join the Biddeford Mills Museum on March 29 for a Women's History Month lecture on the 1841 women-led strike of textile mill workers. The Biddeford Mills Museum is celebrating this year's Women’s History Month with a … Continue reading Biddeford Mills Museum hosting historian Elizabeth DeWolfe for March 29 lecture about ‘Mill Girls’
Mayor issues statement about court case
Biddeford Mayor Liam LaFountain issued a public statement to all southern Maine media outlets regarding a recent York County Superior Court decision to dismiss a lawsuit that was filed against the Saco River Corridor Commission (SRCC) in December 2025. RELATED | Court rules against the city of Biddeford Please find below the mayor's unedited statement: … Continue reading Mayor issues statement about court case
Court rules against Biddeford
By RANDY SEAVER | Editor Mayor Liam LaFountain and members of the Biddeford City Council heard some disappointing news today when they learned that a York County Superior Court justice has decided to dismiss a lawsuit the city filed late last year against the Saco River Corridor Commission (SRCC) – and by extension, the University … Continue reading Court rules against Biddeford
OUR ERROR | And how we’re going to fix it
By RANDY SEAVER | Editor An open letter to the Gazette's readers, subscribers, team members and donors. The following is the text of an email that I sent earlier today to Carolyn Fox, executive editor of the Portland Press Herald. _________________ Dear Ms. Fox, By way of introduction, my name is Randy Seaver, and I … Continue reading OUR ERROR | And how we’re going to fix it
UNE puts 166 new doctors into the world
The University of New England recently announced that 166 graduating physicians have matched to residencies in Maine, New England and Beyond [Contributed Story | By ALAN BENNETT, University of New England PORTLAND/BIDDEFORD — The University of New England today announced that 166 graduating physicians have matched to residencies in Maine, New England, and beyond, with more than 50 … Continue reading UNE puts 166 new doctors into the world
NEWSLETTER | Amateur hour is over
It’s been another busy week at the Biddeford Gazette, capped off by last weekend’s annual spring conference of the New England Newspaper & Press Association (NENPA). NENPA is a professional organization supporting the work of more than 450 media outlets throughout New England, including daily and weekly print publications; radio and television stations and digital … Continue reading NEWSLETTER | Amateur hour is over
UNE president expresses frustration
By RANDY SEAVER | Editor University of New England President Dr. James Herbert today released a formal statement to the Biddeford community regarding the school's controversial research pier proposal. Herbert's statement was sent to area media outlets and city officials. Herbert's public statement is the first time he has publicly spoken about the research pier. … Continue reading UNE president expresses frustration
NEWSLETTER | Oh, the Places You’ll Go
What a week! Considering it was the first birthday I was dreading; it turned to be the best birthday week I can remember. As we age, we are all reminded to focus on friends, family and doing what we love. Because I love writing news about Biddeford, I was able to accomplish all three of … Continue reading NEWSLETTER | Oh, the Places You’ll Go
Is the Gazette biased against UNE?
By RANDY SEAVER, Editor A former Biddeford resident who now lives in Ada, Mich., recently sent an email to the Gazette complaining that we have been “unfair and biased” toward the University of New England. In his March 6 email, Bernard Roy – a 1971 Biddeford High School graduate – expressed disappointment regarding the Gazette’s … Continue reading Is the Gazette biased against UNE?
UNE students will help plant dune grass
By DEIRDRE STILES, UNE Communications Specialist BIDDEFORD, Maine — For the second year in a row, University of New England students will help the Biddeford Pool Conservation Trust plant dune grass along a section of beach in Biddeford Pool to help make the beaches more climate resilient. UNE students help with dune grass restoration On … Continue reading UNE students will help plant dune grass
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