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Opinion: Biddeford Needs Leadership That Puts Accountability First By Loren McCready November 3, 2025, With Tuesday’s election approaching, the issue on nearly everyone’s mind is the cost of living, especially housing. It’s also the subject most candidates have been pressed to address. Mayor Marty Grohman’s recent column offered a confident vision of Biddeford’s future: rapid growth, new housing, and economic momentum. But his portrayal of an opponent as anti-development and

📰BIDDEFORD | Speaker Ryan Fecteau Endorses Liam LaFountain for Mayor November 2, 2025, Earlier this evening Speaker Ryan Fecteau publicly announced his endorsement for Biddeford Mayoral Candidate Liam LaFountain. Below is Speaker Fecteau's statement: ***I am supporting Council President Liam LaFountain for Mayor.*** I wasn't planning to offer public support for any of the mayoral candidates, but I read a write-up today that was entirely unfair in regards to Liam's record. So

Interviewer: "So right now, if we get a really heavy rain, there's the possibility that sewerage could overflow and end up in the river?" Answer: "That is correct." - Jeff Demers, Director, Biddeford Public Works November 2, 2025, This past week The Biddeford Buzz, along with WGME CBS 13 News, Portland, and Spectrum News Maine, were invited by the City of Biddeford Government to tour the various sewage facilities and learn more about the upcoming sewer bond (Question 1) that

-Mayor Marty Grohman Takes Jabs at Mayoral Opponent Liam LaFountain... Little to No Mentioning of opponent Norm Belanger- "It’s disingenuous for my opponent [Liam LaFountain], who is the Council President, to now claim that he’s pro-business, when he has relentlessly driven up the costs of business: like making it cost ten thousand bucks to hook up a sink." - Marty Grohman By MARTY GROHMAN - November 2, 2025, In Biddeford, the mayor doesn’t have a vote. The Council has all th

By Bobby Mills - November 2, 2025, We are on the brink of selecting a group of candidates here in Biddeford. On Tuesday, November 4th, we will elect a mayor, city council, and school committee for the next two years. This is an exciting time and an opportunity to bring about positive changes. It is crucial that you choose someone who aligns with your values and concerns. Bobby Mills If you are dissatisfied with the ongoing increases in taxes and sewer bills, it is time to tak

-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

“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

"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

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

-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

October 16, 2025, According to reports, the city of Biddeford is on track to hire Denise Clavette as the next director of Planning and Economic Development. Denise Clavette This position was most recently filled by George Gervais who held the job for only 18 months (the position has been vacant since July). If all goes as planned, then Clavette will join the City's team when approved by the city council on Tuesday. According to reports Clavette will earn $125,000 per year an

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

📰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 | TAX BILLS & USPS October 10, 2025, Haven't received your Tax Bill yet? You are not alone, but, it is NOT because of the...