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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

-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

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

📰 BIDDEFORD & PORTLAND | Missing 13 Year Old Found Elijah Coleman -UPDATE: CHARGE HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO KIDNAPPING- OCTOBER 15, 2025, The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division has concluded an extensive week-long investigation to locate 13-year-old Jadelynn Harlow, who had been reported missing from the Town of Pownal. Through the course of the investigation, detectives identified an address at 470 Brighton Avenue, Portland, where the teen was be

📰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...

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

October 10, 2025, Officials say 13-year-old Jadelynn Harlow was last seen in Freeport on Monday and may be in the greater Portland or...