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City manager announces sudden resignation
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
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City announces temporary road closure on Main Street
APRIL 24, 2026 | Biddeford Public Works Director Jeff Demers distributed a media statement to alert local motorists about a temporary road closure on outer Main Street, near the main entrance of Rotary Park. According to Demers, this section of Main Street will be closed to all traffic on April 27, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. for a “critical infrastructure upgrade” project. | READ MORE
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City Council grapples with how best to fund unhoused programs
APRIL 24, 2026 | 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 how to best fund programs and services related to the city’s unhoused population. | READ MORE
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Area business leaders hear about CMP’s upgrade plans
APRIL 22, 2026 | More than two dozen local community and business leaders attended a special event sponsored by the Biddeford + Saco Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday to learn more about Central Maine Power (CMP) and how the utility delivers electricity to more than 670,000 residential and commercial customers in Maine. | READ MORE
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Several events planned for Earth Day celebrations
APRIL 20, 2026 | From park cleanups and campus programming to a downtown litter pickup and a sustainability workshop, local events are scheduled from April 22 through April 28. The Biddeford-Saco Climate Action Team has compiled a full list of events to help residents find ways to get involved throughout the week. | READ MORE
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Housing authority dismisses its executive director
APRIL 17, 2026 | Guy Gagnon – the longtime executive director of the Biddeford Housing Authority – has been placed on administrative leave and is no longer working for the non-profit agency, according to multiple sources.
Amy Clearwater, chair of the BHA’s board of directors, confirmed that Gagnon was relieved of his duties earlier this week. | READ MORE
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Council aims for bare bones budget
APRIL 14, 2026 | City Manager finds some significant savings while councilors consider deep cuts to social service funding requests; a public hearing will be held tonight. | READ MORE
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The city, the nuns and the university | What happened?
APRIL 29, 2026 | 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. | READ MORE
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40-unit housing project coming to Biddeford
APRIL 9, 2026 | A new 40-unit affordable housing community at 37 Barra Road marks Westbrook Development’s first project in Biddeford and the first phase of a broader housing partnership with the city. | READ MORE
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Tensions between UNE and Biddeford escalate this week
APRIL 8, 2026 | The city announced today that it will appeal the dismissal of a legal complaint filed in connection with UNE controversial research pier. UNE describes the move as “frivolous” and a waste of taxpayer money | READ MORE
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City Council hears support for budget during first public hearing
APRIL 8, 2026 | INCREASED TAXES ARE OKAY? During Tuesday’s public hearing about next year’s municipal budget, a majority of those speaking supported increased spending and no cuts to social service programs. | READ MORE
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City leaders exchanged terse remarks, wrestling with proposed budgets
APRIL 2, 2026 | City leaders broke bread and then barriers, exchanging sometimes heated remarks about the proposed budgets during a joint workshop meeting on Wednesday | READ MORE
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Biddeford eyes new economic development director
APRIL 1, 2026 | Biddeford City Manager Truc Dever is asking the city council to support her nomination of Brian Clark as the city of Biddeford’s next economic development director. Clark has extensive experience in working with colleges and universities. | READ MORE
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County commissioners debate eliminating ‘elected’ county treasurer
APRIL 1, 2026 | York County Commissioners are poised to decide later this spring whether to ask voters in November if they wish to appoint a county treasurer, thus abolishing the elected position. Proponents of the proposed referendum note that York County has a finance director and staff who carry out the treasurer’s duties and more, and that the elected treasurer role in York County is purely ceremonial and has been for nearly 20 years. | READ MORE
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New solar project at BHS could save taxpayer money
MARCH 31, 2026 | The new solar project at Biddeford High School is predicted to significantly reduce costs and improve efficiency while also achieving sustainability goals. | READ MORE
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Six-month Alfred Street sewer project is expected to begin April 13
MARCH 29, 2026 | The city of Biddeford has contracted with Gorham Sand & Gravel to separate combined sewer lines on Alfred Street (between Summer and Porter streets), as well as Mt. Vernon, Birch and Porter streets. A public information meeting will be held April 6. | READ MORE
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Mayor issues public statement regarding Court’s dismissal
MARCH 24, 2026 | LaFountain: “Asking for transparency, open government, and a sound process was the right move. It’s what Biddeford residents deserve.” | READ MORE
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Court dismisses Biddeford’s claim against SRCC, UNE
[MARCH 23, 2026] A York County Superior Court Justice ruled against the city of Biddeford in its claim against the Saco River Corridor Commission. UNE officials are celebrating, but city officials say that they have yet to decide whether to appeal READ MORE
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Councilor Boston | ‘Proposed percent budget hike will get no support
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City council will hear superintendent’s school budget proposal tonight
March 17, 2026 | School Supt. Jeremy Ray is expected to make his annual presentation of the proposed school budget before the Biddeford City Council this evening, March 17. The city council is already wrestling with a proposed municipal budget that was presented last week by municipal department heads. READ MORE
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Graduates of York County’s Citizen Police Academy praise program
March 16, 2026 | A couple of classes of the Citizens Police Academy conducted by York County Sheriff’s Office this winter included law and the US Constitution. It was part of the nine-week program that saw students learn everything from how to conduct a traffic stop to the role of police dogs – typically called K9s – to crime scene processing and use of force. READ MORE
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March 11, 2026 | According to multiple sources, Biddeford City Clerk Robin Patterson will be resigning her position, effective April 10 this year. City Manager Truc Dever sent an email message to all city staff and elected officials, notifying them of Patterson’s decision. READ MORE
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UNE President James Herbert expresses frustration
March 11, 2026 | Herbert’s public statement is the first time he has publicly spoken about the research pier. Today’s statement follows increasing public frustration about the project, including a recent public hearing of the city’s newly formed Institutional Zone Review Committee. READ MORE
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City eyes hiring consultant to ‘help right the ship’
March 10, 2026 | Biddeford Mayor Liam LaFountain told the Biddeford Gazette early Tuesday afternoon that he is optimistic about his proposal to bring in a temporary consultant to help city staffers and elected leaders address several critical issues that have been plaguing the city for more than two years. READ MORE
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