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Category: BIDDEFORD NEWS
The latest news about the city of Biddeford
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
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
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
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
VIDEO NEWSLETTER | July 25
A six-year-old girl trying to help others; a make-or-break moment for UNE's controversial research pier and a deeper dive into the subject of "affordable housing' and how local housing authorities work.
NEWS | Residents and others call for ‘more than just words’
During Tuesday's special Biddeford City Council meeting, several residents and others expressed grief and anger and demanded measurable actions in response to the fatal shooting of a Biddeford resident on July 13
PHOTOS | A Community Speaks
Biddeford residents and others shared their grief, anger and demands for change before a special meeting of the Biddeford City Council on Tuesday, July 21. Our full story, including selected video clips, will be posted on Wednesday
NEWS | Biddeford City Council moves meeting to accommodate expected large gathering
The Biddeford City Council has scrapped its planned agenda and changed the location for its regular July 21 meeting in order to accommodate what is expected to be a large gathering of residents and others who want to address the council about last week’s fatal shooting of Johan Sebastian Guerrero.
NEWS | Biddeford’s charter review commission begins its work
Members hope to tackle a wide variety of topics and ideas, including the possibility of staggered terms for the city council, discussing the responsibilities of the city manager and how the city handles its annual budget process.
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