By SAM PECOR, Special to the Gazette A January 13 City Council workshop meeting included an in-depth presentation by Philip Saucier of Bernstein Shur on TIFs (tax increment financing) and CEAs (credit enhancement agreements). These terms get thrown around like they’re the same thing. They’re not. They’re separate tools, each with a purpose and each … Continue reading OPINION: Credit Enhance Agreements aren’t the problem
Day: January 19, 2026
City investigating use of taxpayer funds for a parking plan launched by former mayor
By RANDY SEAVER, Editor According to documents obtained by the Biddeford Gazette, the city of Biddeford is now investigating why more than $16,000 was spent on a downtown parking plan that was never reviewed or authorized by the city council or its Finance Committee. At Mayor Liam LaFountain's request, City Attorney Harry B. Center was … Continue reading City investigating use of taxpayer funds for a parking plan launched by former mayor
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