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-A Message to Biddeford Wastewater Customers from Maine Water- EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 1, 2025 - MAINE WATER WILL HANDLE BIDDEFORD WASTEWATER BILLING SERVICES October 30th, 2025, Maine water sent the below letter to residents of Biddeford regarding their new contract with the City to handle all “ billing, collection and customer service inquiries for the City’s wastewater customers, effective November 1, 2025”  Please read the letter below from Maine Water: Dear Biddeford Wastewat

-MSP Investigating Death in Hancock County- "70-year-old David Bridges of Kennebunk, was found deceased in a bog just off the roadway" October 29, 2025, Acoording to a statement released from the Maine State Police, on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at approximately 3:32 PM, Troopers from the Maine State Police Northern Field Troop responded to the 32000 Road in Township 41 which is located in Northern Hancock County off the Stud Mill Road, for a report of an unattended death. A

Media Contact: Karen Garnett (207) 391-6871 kgarnett@biddefordschools.me BHS Sustainability Club’s Thrift Shop Promotes Eco-Friendly Fashion October 28, 2025, The Biddeford High School (BHS) Sustainability Club hosted its second free Sustainability Thrift Shop last week, inviting students to browse a collection of lightly loved clothing and accessories donated by the school community. The event drew about 100 students after school, where more than 150 items—from popular b

"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

"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

-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 “

"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

-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

📰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

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

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

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

Joshua Uriah Farseer According to reports from the York County Sheriff's Office, On Saturday, October 11th, at 6:00 pm, Deputy Justin...

Q: “The average voter thinks that credit enhancement agreements and TIFs are tax breaks for developers, but meanwhile property tax bills just came out and people have to swallow yet another very big increase. Regarding tax breaks to developers that the council acted upon the last two years, how do you try to oppose or limit any of them now that Biddeford is moving in a different direction?” A: “...if a developer wants to build a bowling alley, they should build it on their ow

📰JUST IN! | BIDDEFORD | Mayoral Candidate Calls Out Opponent Mayor Marty Grohman October 11, 2025, Following last night's Mayoral...

📰BIDDEFORD | ICE & Mayoral Candidates Don’t See Eye to Eye “What action will you take to protect the safety, dignity, and the rights of...

📰BIDDEFORD | BED BUG - STATEMENT FROM SCHOOL DEPARTMENT Biddeford School Department Statement Regarding Media Coverage of Bed Bug Report...

📰BIDDEFORD | Fire Deemed Not Suspicious | 540 Elm (Kennebunk Marina Boat Storage) "At this time the fire appears to be accidental...

October 6, 2025, According to Maine Forest Rangers, The National Weather Service has issued a Special Weather Statement for Elevated Fire...