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Mayor Liam LaFountain said he went into his new role with his eyes wide open, and says he remains committed to the idea of finishing his term by leaving the city in a stronger position than it was when he was elected
Marc Malon, a two-term Democrat incumbent, is facing his first-campaign challenge from veteran Biddeford City Councilor Marc Lessard who says he can fill both roles simultaneously
A public hearing on Wednesday will likely focus on whether a 25-year-old state ruling will prevent tree clearing and the construction of a necessary access road along the shore of the Saco River.
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
A reflection of events that took place in Biddeford, Maine between July 13 and July 16, 2026
A historical overview provides context as the city continues its search for a new manager, City leaders are hoping the public will play an active role in the selection process.
The city's attorney says next week's Saco River Corridor Commission meeting could give the city clarity about whether to issue a building permit for the controversial project
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
This is the second 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
This is the first in a multi-part series that examines the relationship between the University of New England and Biddeford's municipal leaders.
Nearly a decade after Maine became the first state to approve the use of ranked-choice voting for statewide elections, it has yet to fully implement the system.
A new report sheds light on Maine's current unhoused population crisis while also laying out strategies for municipalities to consider
A deeper dive into Monday's news about the Biddeford City Manager's planned -- yet unexpected -- resignation.
'We’re using a butter knife, when we should be using a chainsaw,' says Biddeford City Councilor Marc Lessard By RANDY SEAVER | Editor As the Biddeford City Council continues slogging through its review and recommendations for next year’s municipal budget, one particular issue has clearly become a contentious hot-button topic. Councilors seem extremely split on … Continue reading IN-DEPTH | Biddeford’s unhoused funding challenges
A weeks-long investigation by the Biddeford Gazette reveals a million-dollar real estate deal, a 25-year option on a large parcel of riverfront land and a lack of disclosure that has fueled negative public commentary
A classic 1958 high school football game; an appreciation for the Dutremble family name, compelling headlines from the now deceased Journal Tribune. Join us for a fun look at the history that guides Biddeford today
For nearly 50 years, Biddeford's most iconic 'bootstrap developer" has demonstrated a deep love for the city.
