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📰JUST IN! | APPLICATION WITHDRAWN | Director of Planning and Economic Development
October 22, 2025, According to reports from Biddeford City Hall, Denise Clavette has formally withdrawn her application to be Biddeford’s next Director of Planning and Economic Development.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
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📰BIDDEFORD | VOTE POSTPONED - Director of Planning and Economic Development
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
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📰BIDDEFORD | 20k Raised! | Biddeford Education Foundation
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
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📰BREAKING! | City of Biddeford and former City Manager reach settlement
-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
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📰BREAKING NEWS! | Executive Director Removed from Position
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
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📰BIDDEFORD | BHS Drama Club Presents Antigone by David Rush
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
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📰BIDDEFORD | "You Can't Park There" | Parking Lots & Parking Garage | MAYORAL DEBATE
📰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
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📰BIDDEFORD | New Director of Planning and Economic Development
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
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📰JUST IN! | BIDDEFORD | Mayoral Candidate Calls Out Opponent
📰JUST IN! | BIDDEFORD | Mayoral Candidate Calls Out Opponent Mayor Marty Grohman October 11, 2025, Following last night's Mayoral...
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📰BIDDEFORD | ICE & Mayoral Candidates Don’t See Eye to Eye
📰BIDDEFORD | ICE & Mayoral Candidates Don’t See Eye to Eye “What action will you take to protect the safety, dignity, and the rights of...
Oct 102 min read


📰BIDDEFORD | STILL WAITING FOR YOUR TAX BILLS?.. WE KNOW WHY.
📰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...
Oct 101 min read


📰BIDDEFORD | Community Development Block Grant Public Notice
"Notice of Availability of Documents for Public Comment and Notice of Public Hearing for DRAFT 2024-2028 Five-Year Consolidated Plan,...
Oct 101 min read


📰BIDDEFORD | HELP ENSURE CITY PAY IS FAIR | Classification & Compensation Study
-HELP ENSURE CITY PAY IS FAIR- October 9, 2925, The City of Biddeford, Maine invites qualified consulting firms to submit proposals to...
Oct 91 min read


📰BIDDEFORD | SEWER BOND (QUESTION 1)
On November 4, Biddeford voters will be asked to weigh in on three referendum questions: a $20 million bond referendum for mandatory...
Oct 92 min read


📰BIDDEFORD | Residents Express Frustration to Council regarding Alleged Lack of Communication
“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...
Oct 82 min read


📰📰BIDDEFORD | Biddeford Public Works Curbside Leaf Collection & more:
October 8, 2025, Please see the message below from the City of Biddeford’s Public Works Department. -Autumn News from Biddeford Public...
Oct 81 min read


📰BIDDEFORD | BED BUG - STATEMENT FROM SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
📰BIDDEFORD | BED BUG - STATEMENT FROM SCHOOL DEPARTMENT Biddeford School Department Statement Regarding Media Coverage of Bed Bug Report...
Oct 84 min read


📰MAINE | November Election Information
FULL CANDIDATE PROFILES, BOND QUESTIONS, AND MORE CAN BE FOUND HERE: Your Local Elections 2025 October 6, 2025 | City of Biddeford...
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📰MAINE | ABSENTEE BALLOTS
(Information provided by City of Biddeford) Absentee ballots are now available for the November 4, 2025 Election. You can request an...
Oct 61 min read


📰MAINE | What you need to know about Maine’s two ballot questions this November
"Here's what you need to know about Maine’s two ballot questions this November" By Emily Bader emily@themainemonitor.org Published on:...
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