BIDDEFORD NEWS

MAY 12, 2026 | Despite a flurry of senior staff transitions at City Hall, Neva Lance said she would like the opportunity to again serve Biddeford residents.

Lance says her experience as a city councilor – combined with her professional accomplishments in private-sector management – makes her an ideal candidate for the job. | READ MORE

MAY 6, 2026 | Clement Fleurent ran past his three-minute limit when reminding the Biddeford City Council about a national prayer event.

Once again – just like every year since 1952 — community leaders across the United States will celebrate the National Day of Prayer on Thursday, May 7. | READ MORE

MAY 5, 2026 | Biddeford’s Zoning Board of Appeals voted 2-1 Monday to put a somewhat rare damper on the University of New England’s plans to build a large-scale, 180-foot pier and docking system on the Saco River. | READ MORE

MAY 1, 2026 | According to the Saco Police Department, Michael Peterson, 52, of Biddeford, died this morning as the result of crash between a motorcycle and car near 838 Portland Road in Saco.

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APRIL 30, 2026 | Despite cold and damp weather on Wednesday, a sense of excitement and accomplishment were also in the air as city, state and federal officials all celebrated the formal groundbreaking ceremony of the Thatcher Brook project, a 40-unit affordable housing community being built on the Barra Road in Biddeford. | READ MORE

APRIL 27, 2026 | Biddeford City Manager Truc Dever’s unexpected resignation Monday caught many community member off-guard and feeling shocked. The Gazette spent the better part of the day talking to several people who worked closely with Dever in order to provide our readers with an in-depth story that provides context, clarity and varying perspectives. | READ MORE

City Manager’s Resignation

City grapples with unhoused funding

The city, the convent & UNE