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Media Contact: Karen Garnett (207) 391-6871 kgarnett@biddefordschools.me Students Launch “Spare Change Fills Plates” Campaign to Fight Food Insecurity BIDDEFORD/SACO, Maine – October 28, 2025 – Beginning October 29th, students across the Biddeford, Saco, and Dayton school districts are joining forces to help fight hunger in their own backyards through a new initiative called “Spare Change Fills Plates.” The campaign comes at a critical time, as SNAP benefits end for many

“It is really disheartening to have someone maliciously vandalize a beloved asset we’ve invested so much into for this community. I hope we are able to catch the vandal and prevent similar occurrences in the future.”  - Truc Dever, Biddeford City Manager October 28, 2025 - Well folks, according to a statement released yesterday from the Biddeford Recreation department, less than 30 days after the new playground at the J. Richard Martin Community Center (located at 189 Alfre

"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

📰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

"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

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

“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

📰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

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

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

-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

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

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

“I’m terrified this guy is going to come back and set my house on fire while we are sleeping in the middle of the night… and as of now, there is nothing the Biddeford Police can do… we’re really hoping the public may recognize the individual or the car” - Biddeford Wife and Mother Shattered rear window of Biddeford family October 17, 2025 - A Biddeford family is looking for answers after having what appears to be the same individual attack their home and vehicles in broad day

📰BIDDEFORD | "You Can't Park There" | Parking Lots & Parking Garage | MAYORAL DEBATE “We pay nearly a million dollars a year on [the parking garage]... there may be a need for a parking garage in Biddeford, but the contract that we signed is one of the worst i've ever seen and it is costing us every single year” -Mayoral Candidate Liam LaFountain VIEW VIDEO: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/19s81Y9PuS/ October 16, 2025, This past week, a debate was held in the City of Biddef