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October 22, 2025, According to reports from Biddeford City Hall, Denise Clavette has formally withdrawn her application to be Biddeford’s next Director of Planning and Economic Development.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 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@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

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

-Saco Middle School Students to Participate in Kindness Day FMI CONTACT: Karen Garnett (207) 391-6871 kgarnett@sacoschools.org Saco Middle School Students to Participate in Kindness Day Photo from previous year via NEWS Center Maine WHAT: Saco Middle School (SMS) will participate in its annual “Raise Craze” fundraising event, focusing on acts of kindness across the community. Powered by good deeds, this creative fundraiser encourages students to make a positive impact while

📰 STANDISH | Standish woman charged with murder | Arrest Made in Standish Homicide October 16, 2025 Lynn Perkins According to reports from the Maine State Police, on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at approximately 12:40 PM, Detectives with Major Crimes Unit South arrested 37-year-old Lynn Perkins of Standish at 715 River Road in Standish. Perkins was charged with Murder in connection to the death of 49-year-old Matthew Hamilton - Perkins and Hamilton had been in a relationship

📰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

📰BIDDEFORD | $175,000 CASH BAIL UPDATE - Arrest Made in 2024 Biddeford Baby Death Christopher Knapp October 14, 2025, According to an updated report released this morning from the Maine State Police, 36-year-old Christopher Knapp of Biddeford's bail has been set at $175,000 for the death of an infant in 2024. The arrest stems from over a yearlong investigation into the death of a 5-week-old boy on June 20, 2024. On June 21, 2024, an autopsy was conducted at the Chief Medical

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

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

"Notice of Availability of Documents for Public Comment and Notice of Public Hearing for DRAFT 2024-2028 Five-Year Consolidated Plan,...

📰 STANDISH | Death in Standish Investigated by MSP MSP website photo October 9, 2025, According to the Maine State Police, On Friday...

-HELP ENSURE CITY PAY IS FAIR- October 9, 2925, The City of Biddeford, Maine invites qualified consulting firms to submit proposals to...

“No one should ever raise their hand and say I want to help this community, and [then] be ignored” October 8, 2025, As a current...