"Is this how we want to spend our precious time together? To what ends will we go until we learn none of this is the answer? The hatred is energy wasted."
LETTER | The day ICE murdered someone in my hometown
Category: ARCHIVES
Mayor’s CNN interview encapsulates his position on Monday’s ICE shooting
Biddeford Mayor Liam LaFountain spoke late Monday evening with a reporter from CNN International. During that interview, LaFountain often a clear summary of how he is working to lead the city through an event that rocked the community.
OPINION | Lessons learned from Monday’s ICE protest
Regardless of individual opinions or perspectives, the First Amendment protects everyone -- including reporters from the Maine Wire
VIDEO | Vigil calls for action, reflection and healing
More than 250 people gathered early Monday evening in Biddeford's Mechanics Park for a vigil to honor the memory of a 26-year-old man who was shot and killed earlier in the day by agents from the U.S. Customs & Immigration Enforcement Agency (ICE).
NEWS | Man shot by ICE identified
According to multiple sources, the man shot and killed this morning by ICE agents has been identified as Jean Sebastian Guerrero, a 26-year-old Colombian national. According to Mayor Liam LaFountain, Guerro was not the subject of the ICE investigation or warrant.
Biddeford mayor issues ICE shooting statement
The city is keeping a tight lid on details regarding a Monday morning fatal shooting that involved federal ICE agents. Mayor Liam LaFountain issued a formal statement.
Dennis ‘Duke’ Dutremble | The Interview
The Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center (BCHC) has released its latest "Voices of Biddeford" interview, featuring one of the city's most notable residents. The Biddeford Gazette is proud to be working with the BCHC to promote and highlight their extensive archive of meticulously researched and carefully curated interviews.
OBITUARIES | July 12, 2026
Local obituaries for the week of July 12, 2026
NEWS | Residents offer input about Biddeford’s next city manager
During a Thursday workshop meeting, residents said they want candidate who will prioritize public service and someone who understands the city’s culture and needs.
OPINION | Biddeford Deserves Better Than a Revolving Door
Conducting the search for our next city manager must be done the right way. and is a critical to our community's long-term success.
OPINION | A Better Vision for Biddeford’s Community Center
Imagine a welcoming destination where residents, students and visitors could learn about the city's remarkable history through archives, exhibits, educational programs, lectures, and community events.
FEATURE | Having fun in Biddeford
The Southern Maine Area Agency on Aging offers vibrant and fun day programs for older adults living with dementia
BUSINESS | Saco & Biddeford Savings, Paquin & Carroll win ‘gold honors’ in Portland Press Herald contest
Saco & Biddeford Savings and Paquin & Carroll Insurance have each earned gold honors in the inaugural Best of Biddeford + Saco Community Contest, a local awards program created by the Portland Press Herald’s parent company.
OPINION | Fecteau explains his new role
Several people have raised concerns on social media about a possible 'conflict of interested' created by having Ryan Fecteau, a Maine representative, serve as executive director of the Biddeford Housing Authority. The Gazette is publishing Mr. Fecteau's social media response to those concerns.
LETTER | Biddeford needs to learn from its mistakes, not repeat them
We do not expect perfection. What we should expect, however, is that City Hall learns from the financial mistakes of the past rather than repeating them
EVENT | Artists By The Sea exhibit opens July 31
The exhibition features original artwork by 23 Maine artists, with 15 percent of all sales benefiting the Biddeford Pool Community Center.
OPINION | We must protect traditional public access to Biddeford’s beaches
In a recent letter sent to the Biddeford City Council, a coastal resident asks city officials to remain vigilant in protecting and preserving public beach access.
NEWS | County government is saving taxpayer money and addressing growing demands
York County officials point to recent projects as examples of how a regionalized approach to problem solving saves taxpayer money and provides stronger and more comprehensive solutions
OBITUARIES | July 5, 2026
Local obituaries from the Biddeford-Saco area for the week of July 5, 2026.
OPINION | Why Biddeford’s leash laws matter
We all share a responsibility to protect our natural resources, including endangered species and critical habitats
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