Lamontagne is the ultimate renaissance man: a talented cook, a former barber, an emergency medical technician, a local labor leader and a former politician who grew up eating porcupines and squirrels in one of Biddeford’s toughest neighborhoods.
"Why am I dismissed as simply mentally ill and not treated as a whole human being who is going through one of the most difficult transitions of my life?"
Unlike last year’s extensive sewer upgrade project that snarled traffic throughout the downtown area, construction activity for this ‘upgrade and safety’ project will take place during evening hours in order to minimize impacts to motorists, residents and business owners.
I didn't see much in the way of respect when it came to the coverage of that important election by one so-called newspaper.
The confusion was created when a portable drive containing local results was inadvertently swapped with a portable drive containing the city’s state primary results.
The city of Biddeford will pay its incoming interim city manager a rate of $115 per hour and will not require him to live within the city limits.
This is the third installment in a multi-part series of articles that examines the ongoing saga of issues connected to the University of New England’s controversial research pier project
The free, self-guided event takes place on the third Friday of each month through October, with new openings, local art and community programming this year.
Donna Lillian Pothier Nagle passed away peacefully on May 10, 2026 at the age of 74. She was born on April 30, 1952 in Biddeford, Maine as a twin daughter to Joseph Charles and Laurette Pothier. She grew up in a large family of six siblings and graduated from St. Louis High School in 1970.
A recent tour gave residents and others a unique opportunity to learn more about Biddeford's historic City Hall and its refurbished clocktower
Hannah Kenniston, a level 10 gymnast and student at Thornton Academy, was recognized for her commitment to the University of New Hampshire's NCAA Division I Women's Gymnastics program during a signing ceremony on Tuesday at Dudziak’s Gymnastics in Biddeford.
The Alumni Band is pleased to announce the recipients of the Marcel “Mike” Drapeau Alumni Band Scholarship: Alden Gilg, a graduating senior at Thornton Academy, and Lily Dubois, a graduating senior at Noble High School. Each will receive a $1,000 scholarship.
Local obituaries June 7 -- June 14, 2026
It looks like summer is finally here, and there is a lot of news happening in Biddeford -- even as many of us try to slow down and take advantage of the beautiful weather.
"A report from UNE pier engineers to city of Biddeford clearly shows UNE’s intent to ignore our local harbormaster’s input on pier location. It does so by showing that all other pier permits will be secured before a permit from Biddeford itself.
Celebrating Music in the Park’s 15th anniversary, Heart of Biddeford invites residents and visitors to enjoy downtown Biddeford with a free, family-friendly concert series held in Mechanics Park.
The Biddeford Cultural and Heritage Center (BCHC) invites the public to two special programs this June highlighting the diverse traditions and stories of Biddeford’s history.
The Biddeford Lady Tigers softball defeated the Massabesic Mustangs 14-7 on Tuesday at Doran Field, thanks in part to eight runs in the fifth inning.
School officials said this year's graduates leave Biddeford High School with a wide range of accomplishments, talents and aspirations.
Biddeford’s June 9 election results showed overwhelming support for the Biddeford School Department’s budget and Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner.
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