[Contributed Story] 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. … Continue reading NEWS | City announces temporary road closure on Main Street
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Third graders take former mayor’s idea to heart
By RANDY SEAVER | Editor At the suggestion of former Biddeford Mayor Michael Cantara, current Mayor Liam LaFountain organized an early Arbor Day celebration on Wednesday at the J.R Martin Community Center, where some third-grade students helped plant a tree in the new playground area. According to event witnesses, the students from Ms. Lecler’s class … Continue reading Third graders take former mayor’s idea to heart
UNE, SRCC ask court to dismiss Biddeford’s complaint
By RANDY SEAVER, Editor The University of New England (UNE) and the Saco River Corridor Commission (SRCC) are both asking the York County Superior Court to dismiss a civil complaint that was filed against them by the city of Biddeford. The requests for dismissal were each filed earlier this month after the city formally brought its … Continue reading UNE, SRCC ask court to dismiss Biddeford’s complaint
Kurtz unopposed for Ward 5 council seat
By JIM KRAUSE, Contributing Writer David Kurtz, 38, is running unopposed for the Ward 5 seat on the Biddeford City Council. Kurtz -- an attorney specializing in corporate law and debt restructuring -- grew up in the city and serves on the city's Waste Management Committee. He said his legal background gives him tools to … Continue reading Kurtz unopposed for Ward 5 council seat
New twist in Sunday shooting incident
Victim says community needs to do more in addressing crime, mental health needs and homelessness in the downtown area Although his story has been shared in several other media outlets over the past 48 hours, Joshua Wolfe contacted the Biddeford Gazette in hopes of ending rumors and speculation about a shooting that happened in Biddeford … Continue reading New twist in Sunday shooting incident
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