there's no neutral option here. "Putting it up says something and taking it down says something too, and the kids it's meant for would hear the second one loud and clear."
LETTER | Superintendent responds to PRIDE flag concerns
Category: OPINION
Letters to the Editor, Guest Columns, Editorials and more . . .
OPINION | Should PRIDE flag be in an elementary school classroom?
"Topics involving sexuality, sexual orientation, gender identity and related social issues are matters that I believe should be introduced and discussed by parents at home—not by teachers or through displays in an elementary school classroom."
LETTER | UNE missed the mark in their response
"If UNE believes John Schafer's August 30 letter contains “demonstrably false” statements, there is a remarkably simple solution: Identify each false statement. Quote it accurately. Produce the evidence contradicting it."
OPINION | Disagreement Is Not Dishonesty
A response from the University of New England regarding “An Open Letter to Mayor Liam LaFountain and the Biddeford City Council” (Biddeford Gazette, Aug. 30, 2026)
OPINION | An open letter to Mayor Liam LaFountain and the Biddeford City Council
"Last year’s local elections of a new mayor and city councilors in Biddeford helped pave the way for a desperately needed course correction"
OPINION | Biddeford has an e-bike problem; we should address it before someone gets hurt
We shouldn't wait until a child, senior, pedestrian—or one of these young riders—is seriously injured before deciding this was a problem worth addressing.
LETTER | Stick to the facts? Sure, let’s try that
It’s important to remember, there are those who will use insults when they lack facts. Here are the facts Mr. Hawkins was either unable or incapable of finding on his own.
LETTER | Being unhoused in Biddeford is not a crime
We the people need to help one another and bring back family values!
OPINION | Biddeford businesses need an AI rework before automation spreads
Biddeford's revival has rewarded practical experimentation. AI deserves the same standard
LETTER | Immigrant killers? Let’s stick to facts
In this age of lies and half-truths, one cannot let total falsehoods go unacknowledged.
LETTER | Planned hearing reveals political hypocrisy
How many Congressional hearings have been held for the five Mainers who have been killed at the hands of those who are in this country illegally (for that matter, how many protests, how many murals)?
OPINION | What Biddeford residents actually asked us to fix
A member of the city's Charter Review Commission offers an overview of what residents can expect and encourages robust public participation in the process
OPINION | Mayor LaFountain, It’s Time to Stop Fighting UNE
Why is the city of Biddeford still fighting a project that has already been approved? Let's examine our city's priorities.
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."
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.
OPINION | Heart filled with gratitude, how can we keep our city safe?
Biddeford City Councilor David Kurtz expresses gratitude for city employees and several others impacted by last week's fatal shooting and seeks ideas for new local laws that might prevent a similar incident in the future
EDITORIAL | Biddeford showed its best, including leaders who focused on leadership over politics
July 13 will perhaps be remembered as one of Biddeford's darkest days, but we also witnessed several moments of inspiration, community solidarity and some examples of true political leadership [Click here for more]
OPINION | ‘We can mourn and still respect a process that seeks truth’
Our elected officials have a special responsibility to lead with restraint, not speculation. Citizens have the same obligation. Justice requires patience. Fairness demands that we allow investigators to complete their work before drawing conclusions that may prove incomplete—or wrong.
LETTER | Rage, grief, confusion and one question. Why?
How easily folks of a community -- where I grew up, walked the streets, went to school, went to church -- can turn on each other with such intolerance. Shameful.
LETTER | A heartbreaking tragedy in a great community
"Mr. Guerrero, like all of us, was chasing the American dream and contributing to the Biddeford economy. "