The 'Foundry On The Levee' today offers more than 20,000 square-feet of luxury event accommodations where a shuttered machine shop once employed more than 100 people
FEATURE | New event facility showcases Biddeford’s transformation
Author: Randy Seaver
Randy Seaver is a veteran journalist who has been covering news and politics in the city of Biddeford, Maine for nearly three decades. He may be contacted at news@biddeford-gazette.com
NEWS | Independent gubernatorial candidate says Maine can no longer afford partisan leadership
During a recent campaign event, Rick Bennettt told some Biddeford residents and others that Maine has much potential but is being stymied by an atmosphere of "hyper partisanship."
LETTER | Can we reclaim Mechanics Park from a tragedy?
"A place that was once part of my family’s peaceful birthday tradition is now permanently connected to a tragedy that happened on the very day I was born."
SPORTS | Hey, Biddeford . . . are you ready for some football?
Head Coach Steven Allosso says his young football team has nowhere to go up, and he's feeling optimistic as his players continue conditioning through the pre-season.
OBITUARIES | August 2, 2026
A review of local obituaries from the Biddeford Saco area for the week of Aug. 2, 2026
NEWS | Downtown Biddeford comes alive, Aug. 14-15
Fringe Fest and River Jam offer a weekend of free music, art, food, and community August 14-15
FEATURE | Roland Salazar Rose – a true working artist
A Biddeford artist is fondly remembered for his impressive body of work and a ‘rascally’ attitude that inspired so many others
IN-DEPTH | Man’s death ignites political spectacle
The July 13 shooting of Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero in Biddeford triggered and amplified an already deepening political divide in America -- and here in Maine
OPINION | Whatever Happened to Agreeing to Disagree?
Today, it often feels as though disagreement has become a reason to dismiss someone's entire character. Too often, healthy debate has been replaced with insults, assumptions, and name-calling.
NEWS | Doughty resigns Biddeford City Council seat
Doughty says he recently purchased a new home located outside the boundaries of Ward 4; Mayor Liam LaFountain will appoint a candidate to serve the remainder of the two-year term
NEWS | Biddeford Police Department earns national recognition
Biddeford is one of just four Maine communities that received national recognition and accreditation for upholding the highest standards of community law enforcement
NEWS | City councilor avoids censure, offers public apology
Biddeford City Councilor David Kurtz -- who often relies upon a somewhat dramatic speaking style -- offered a public apology on Tuesday for his angry outburst last week
FEATURE | Stitch by Stitch: A Community Quilt for Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero’s family
A novice quilter begins stitching to produce a community-based gift for a young girl who lost her father
NEWS | Biddeford shooting renews questions about ICE tactics, training
As state and federal investigations into the Biddeford shooting get underway, a review of previous Maine cases show how investigations into use of force often lean heavily on officers’ perception of potential harm.
NEWS | Small planes surprise sunbathers at Hills Beach
Despite a resident's concerns, there is nothing that prohibits small planes from landing near Biddeford's beaches
FEATURE | A college degree is closer than you think
The University of Maine Augusta's Saco Center offers a wide variety of classes and several scholarship programs that could cover the cost of your tuition [Paid Advertisement] By RANDY SEAVER | Editor If you’ve ever thought that you can’t afford college, think again. If you think you’re too old to go to college, think again. … Continue reading FEATURE | A college degree is closer than you think
NEWS | Biddeford boy seriously injured in dirtbike accident
A nine-year-old Biddeford boy sustained serious injuries Sunday after being involved in an accident involving a small dirtbike on St. Joseph Street.
NEWS | Biddeford firefighters contain crawl space fire on Clifford Street
According to a media statement from the Biddeford Fire Department, firefighters responded to a report of a building fire at 4 Clifford Street in Biddeford on Sunday afternoon, shortly after 3:30 p.m.
Made with love and fighting cancer
A six-year-old Biddeford girl is selling a very special flavor of lemonade that will quench your thirst and help families struggling with childhood cancer
OBITUARIES | July 26, 2026
A review of local obituaries from the Biddeford Saco area for the week of July 26, 2026
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