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📰SACO | EXIT 35 Nears Completion City of Saco Government
📰SACO | EXIT 35 Nears Completion Via City of Saco Government Facebook October 27, 2025, Saco City officials joined Maine Turnpike Authority (MTA) leadership, neighbors, the Saco Middle School band, and project partners on Friday to celebrate as MTA approaches final completion of the Saco Exit 35 project! Ribbon cutting at Exit 35 This new Maine Turnpike interchange will open to travelers in November and is the first new exit on the Maine Turnpike in more than 20 years. The $
Oct 27, 20251 min read
📰SACO | CK Burns School Celebrates Hands-On Learning and School Spirit Through Outdoor Exploration and Unified Sports
October 27, 2025, CK Burns School students experienced a day full of learning and teamwork last Friday, October 24, 2025, participating in two special events that brought the school community together—a third-grade walking field trip on the Eastern Trail and the school’s first time hosting the Unified Soccer Round Robin games. Third graders laced up their sneakers for an outdoor learning experience along the Eastern Trail, guided by Thornton Academy science teacher and CK Bur
Oct 27, 20252 min read
📰BIDDEFORD | City Council Candidate Politely Passes on Mayor's Endorsment
"With all due respect to the mayor, I never asked for this endorsement. I don't think mayoral candidates should be endorsing council candidates. I'm running on my own merits and positions concerning the issues facing our city." October 25, 2025, approximately one hour after several media outlets shared that Mayor Martin Grohman endorsed several candidates for the local city council race, one candidate took to social media to issue their statement regarding the matter. Dylan D
Oct 25, 20251 min read
📰BIDDEFORD | Mayor Endorses not 1... not 2... not 3... but 5 City Council Candidates
"I am pleased to support Brad Cote, David Kurtz, Jim LaBelle, Dylan Doughty, and John McCurry [for city council]" - Mayor Martin Grohman October 25, 2025, after endorsing two candidates yesterday, Current Mayor and Mayoral Candidate Martin Grohman has publicly announced endorsement of an additional 3 more... totaling 5 publicly announced endorsments for candidates running for Biddeford city council in the November 4th election. Top L to R: David Kurtz, John McCurry, and Dylan
Oct 25, 20252 min read
📰JUST IN! | Mayor Marty Endorses Brad Cote for Ward 7 Race
📰JUST IN! | Mayor Marty Endorses Brad Cote for Ward 7 Race “Brad is experienced and level headed,” Grohman wrote. “He is the clear choice for this seat. Please join me in supporting Brad Cote for Ward 7!” October 24, 2025, According to a post on instagram, Current Mayor and Mayoral Candidate Martin Grohman has publicly announced his endorsement for Brad Cote for Ward 7. Brad Cote (Left) and Martin Grohman (Right) Brad is currently running against Sam Pecor (many may recogniz
Oct 24, 20251 min read
📰SACO | SMS Students Share Kindness During Annual “Raise Craze” Day
-SMS Students Share Kindness During Annual “Raise Craze” Day- Saco Middle School students Priscila Muteba Mafuta, Marina Gnecco, and Kathleen Hieger work together to spread small acts of kindness in the community, including assembling several picnic tables for the Saco Parks & Recreation Department. SACO, Maine–October 24, 2025– Saco Middle School (SMS) once again turned kindness into action as more than 600 students and 120 staff members participated in the school’s annual “
Oct 24, 20253 min read
📰BIDDEFORD | Really Harry? | UNE Grievance Meeting
"Instead of respecting the hard work of these residents and doing THE ONLY TASK REQUIRED OF HIM (UNDIVIDED ATTENTION TO THE SPEAKERS), City Solicitor Harry Center, instead chose to be on his cell phone and laptop. In fact, on two separate occasions, Mr. Center did not look up from his phone for over 2 mins. At one point, Harry even took his laptop off his desk, sat back in his chair, and proceeded to casually use it." We want to preface this by saying that this is not the nor
Oct 24, 20254 min read
📰BIDDEFORD | Indecision in D.C Leading to Starving Maine Families
-1,535 Eligible Students to Lose SNAP Benefits | Mayoral Candidates Weigh In- October 23, 2025 - “The halting of the SNAP program during this government shutdown is the poster child for dysfunction of the Federal government and the partisan bickering's impact on the citizen's lives. ” - Norman Belanger, Biddeford Mayoral Candidate & Current Ward 6 City Councilor Message currently displayed on Maine DHHS website As many are aware at this point, due to the ongoing federal gov
Oct 23, 20255 min read
📰JUST IN! | APPLICATION WITHDRAWN | Director of Planning and Economic Development
October 22, 2025, According to reports from Biddeford City Hall, Denise Clavette has formally withdrawn her application to be Biddeford’s next Director of Planning and Economic Development. Denise Clavette Denise was intially scheduled to be confirmed pending a vote from City Council that was to occur yesterday (10/21/25). However, at the beginning of yesterday's council meeting, it was unexpectedly announced that agenda item 10b "was struck" from the agenda (10b was the agen
Oct 22, 20251 min read
📰BIDDEFORD | Man Alleges Misconduct by DHHS, Police, Mayor, and City Staff
“What I need from this council is accountability for the silence… The mayor, the city manager, and the chief of police were directly notified and have done nothing… that silence is complicity” FULL VIDEO: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/18mUg8CaGm/ October 22, 2025, Last night, A current resident of Berwick Maine addressed the Biddeford City Council and Council Staff regarding an issue that took place in the City of Biddeford. The Maine resident, who identified himself as R
Oct 22, 20252 min read
📰BIDDEFORD | ARREST MADE | 12 Active Warrants & Fentanyl
📰BIDDEFORD | ARREST MADE | 12 Active Warrants & Fentanyl October 21, 2025, According to reports from the Biddeford Police Department, on October 20, 2025, at approximately 1:15 AM, officers conducted a pro-active traffic stop in downtown Biddeford. As a result, Daniel Melnick, 32, of Saco, was arrested on twelve (12) active warrants. Daniel Melnick Melnick was also found to be in possession of multiple packages of suspected fentanyl, totaling over 7 grams. Devin Nason, 29, o
Oct 21, 20251 min read
📰BIDDEFORD | 60K Approved for JFK School
October 21, 2025, Tonight, the Biddeford City Council voted to approve funds in the amount of up to $60,000 to "insure and maintain" the John F. Kennedy School property through the remainder of fiscal year 2026. John F. Kennedy School The JFK School, located at 64 West Street, closed back in June 2025 after being open for 60 years. Once closed, students were transitioned to the Biddeford Primary School. Although a vote of approval for the funds, Councilor At-Large Marc Lessar
Oct 21, 20251 min read
📰BIDDEFORD | VOTE POSTPONED - Director of Planning and Economic Development
October 21, 2025, Tonight at the Biddeford City Council Meeting, Councilors were scheduled to vote on the confirmation of Denise Clavette as the next director of Planning and Economic Development. Denise Clavette However, at the beginning of the meeting, it was unexpectedly announced that agenda item 10b "was struck" from the agenda. 10b was the agenda item pertaining to the Economic Director confirmation. It was also announced that a new item would be added to the executive
Oct 21, 20251 min read
📰BIDDEFORD | Absentee Ballots & Election
October 21, 2025, Reminder from the City of Biddeford, absentee ballots are now available for the November 4, 2025 Election. Photo Via City of Biddeford You can request an absentee ballot online at https://apps.web.maine.gov/cgi-bin/online/AbsenteeBallot/index.pl , by phone at 207-571-1662, or in person in the City Clerk’s Office during business hours. Absentee ballot requests must be received by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 30, 2025 unless special circumstances exist. Abse
Oct 21, 20251 min read
📰SACO | SMS Teacher goes for 3rd Guinness World Record
Media Contact: Karen Garnett (207) 391-6871 kgarnett@sacoschools.org SMS Teacher Takes Aim at a Third Guinness World Record Saco Middle School physical education teacher and two-time Guinness World Record holder Ryan Martin prepares to take on his next challenge—breaking the record for most high school three-pointers made in one hour during “A Record-Breaking Night” on November 10, 2025. (Photo credit: Sports Illustrated) October 21, 2025, Saco Middle School’s (SMS) own R
Oct 21, 20252 min read
📰BIDDEFORD | Biddeford Man Caught with Gun & Drugs
📰BIDDEFORD | Biddeford Man Caught with Gun & Drugs "Twenty-year-old James Anderson of Biddeford was placed under arrest and charged with Aggravated Trafficking of Schedule Drugs and Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine" James Anderson October 21, 2025, According to the Portland Police Department, On Monday, October 20, 2025, at approximately 7:02 a.m., a traffic stop was made at the corner of Spring and State Streets. The officer observed a large knife as the stop develope
Oct 21, 20251 min read
📰BIDDEFORD | 20k Raised! | Biddeford Education Foundation
Media Contact: Karen Garnett (207) 391-6871 kgarnett@biddefordschools.me Biddeford Education Foundation Draws Crowd Honoring Tarpy & Grandmaison; Raises Over $20K to Help Students The Biddeford Education Foundation honored longtime educator Joyce Tarpy (right) and photographer Maureen Grandmaison (center), pictured with Biddeford School Department Superintendent Jeremy Ray (left), at its Eighth Annual Pillars of Pride event on October 18, 2025. BIDDEFORD, Maine – October 21
Oct 21, 20253 min read
📰BREAKING! | City of Biddeford and former City Manager reach settlement
-City of Biddeford and former City Manager reach settlement- Jim Bennett October 20, 2025, City of Biddeford and former City Manager reach settlement. Pursuant to the terms of the settlement agreement, the statement below was negotiated and agreed upon. The City and former City Manager Jim Bennett are pleased to announce that they have come to a mutual resolution of their dispute over Bennett’s separation from the City, allowing both sides to move forward. The litigation was
Oct 20, 20251 min read
📰BREAKING NEWS! | Executive Director Removed from Position
Matt Lewis UPDATED OCTOBER 20, 2025 12:20 PM For Immediate Release Biddeford+Saco Chamber of Commerce Announces Leadership Transition The Biddeford+Saco Chamber of Commerce has made a leadership change in the Executive Director position following an internal review of operations. The Board determined that a transition was necessary to strengthen administrative systems and ensure continued excellence in member service. The Board is grateful to Matt Lewis for his many contribut
Oct 20, 20251 min read
📰BIDDEFORD | BHS Drama Club Presents Antigone by David Rush
Media Contact: Karen Garnett (207) 391-6871 kgarnett@biddefordschools.me BHS Drama Club Presents Antigone by David Rush BIDDEFORD, Maine – October 20, 2025 – The Biddeford High School (BHS) Drama Club will bring Sophocles’ timeless tragedy Antigone by David Rush to the stage on Friday, November 7, 2025, and Saturday, November 8, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. in the BHS Little Theater. The production is directed by Ellie Joseph, head of Vocal and Theatre Arts at Biddeford High School
Oct 20, 20252 min read
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