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LETTER | Ignoring harbormaster input does not serve Biddeford’s interest

June 12, 2026June 15, 2026 ~ Randy Seaver ~ 1 Comment

"A report from UNE pier engineers to city of Biddeford clearly shows UNE’s intent to ignore our local harbormaster’s input on pier location.   It does so by showing that all other pier permits will be secured before a permit from Biddeford itself.  

COMMUNITY | Heart of Biddeford announces 15th anniversary of ‘Music in the Park’ series

June 11, 2026June 11, 2026 ~ Randy Seaver ~ Leave a comment

Celebrating Music in the Park’s 15th anniversary, Heart of Biddeford invites residents and visitors to enjoy downtown Biddeford with a free, family-friendly concert series held in Mechanics Park.

COMMUNITY | Special Biddeford events highlight nation’s 250th

June 11, 2026June 11, 2026 ~ Randy Seaver ~ Leave a comment

The Biddeford Cultural and Heritage Center (BCHC) invites the public to two special programs this June highlighting the diverse traditions and stories of Biddeford’s history.

SPORTS | Lady Tigers take down Massabessic, face Cheverus today

June 11, 2026 ~ Randy Seaver ~ Leave a comment

The Biddeford Lady Tigers softball defeated the Massabesic Mustangs 14-7 on Tuesday at Doran Field, thanks in part to eight runs in the fifth inning.

NEWS | BHS celebrates graduation of 165 students

June 10, 2026 ~ Randy Seaver ~ Leave a comment

School officials said this year's graduates leave Biddeford High School with a wide range of accomplishments, talents and aspirations.

NEWS | Biddeford school budget gets big support; Platner dominates senate race in Biddeford

June 10, 2026June 11, 2026 ~ Randy Seaver ~ 2 Comments

Biddeford’s June 9 election results showed overwhelming support for the Biddeford School Department’s budget and Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner.

Records will likely be broken in Biddeford’s June 9 primary

June 9, 2026 ~ Randy Seaver ~ Leave a comment

Candidates and several other observers said Tuesday’s voter turnout numbers will likely break municipal records for June elections, which includes a decision regarding this year’s school budget.

NEWS | Student athletes recognized during BHS awards ceremony

June 9, 2026June 10, 2026 ~ Randy Seaver ~ Leave a comment

Excitement was in the air Monday evening inside Biddeford High School’s Steve White Gymnasium -- as more than 100 students, their parents, families and friends celebrated the school’s 2026 Athletic Awards Ceremony.

LETTER | Anonymous writer attacks anonymous UNE critics

June 9, 2026June 9, 2026 ~ Randy Seaver ~ 1 Comment

"Nothing says “clarity, consistency, and transparency” quite like a Yahoo account with a mysterious name, a lengthy distribution list, and another installment of allegations, rumors, speculation, innuendo, and recycled grievances dating back nearly a decade."

FEATURE | Biddeford’s floral decorations are a ‘labor of love’

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

A small crew of part-time, seasonal workers maintains floral arrangements that can be found in public spaces throughout the city.

NEWS | Biddeford’s county tax obligation increases

June 8, 2026 ~ Randy Seaver ~ Leave a comment

Under a recently approved budget plan, the city of Biddeford will see an increase of $285,343 for a total of $2.1 million in county tax obligations.

Heavy clouds linger over La Kermesse festival

June 7, 2026June 9, 2026 ~ Randy Seaver ~ Leave a comment

Clouds of an uncertain future are lingering over the once wildly popular Franco-American festival, raising questions about the future viability of the four-day cultural celebration.

OPINION | Recent story seemed unnecessarily critical

June 7, 2026 ~ Randy Seaver ~ Leave a comment

We cannot expect a new mayor and city council to fix problems that have existed in Biddeford for years -- in just six months

OBITUARIES | June 7, 2026

June 7, 2026June 7, 2026 ~ Randy Seaver ~ Leave a comment

Local Obituaries | June 1, 2026 -- June 7, 2026

STATE | Alliances and feuds shape final stretch of crowded primary races for Maine governor

June 6, 2026 ~ Randy Seaver ~ Leave a comment

Ranked-choice voting strategies could decide which Democratic and Republican candidates win the June 9 primaries.

NEWS | June 9 voting details, information

June 6, 2026 ~ Randy Seaver ~ Leave a comment

Biddeford voters will be able to cast ballots in the June 9 municipal and state election in the Tiger Gymnasium at Biddeford High School from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday.

NEWSLETTER | Stand in the place where you live

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

A behind-the-scenes media tour of Biddeford's municipal operations reveals a quiet disconnect between the city and the media

OPINION | ‘Don’t cut off your nose’

June 5, 2026 ~ Randy Seaver ~ Leave a comment

The question of how big or small our government should be is the wrong one. The right question is: how do we make our government work better for the people we serve?

Biddeford scores massive conservation easement

June 5, 2026June 5, 2026 ~ Randy Seaver ~ Leave a comment

The Biddeford Forest project, fueled by Maine Water, is located only minutes from the downtown area and is twice the size of Clifford Park

NEWS | Dutremble endorses Angers in county race

June 5, 2026 ~ Randy Seaver ~ Leave a comment

The chair of the York County Commissioners said his endorsement is based upon who he thinks will be a more fiscally conservative commissioner

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