During a recent campaign event, Rick Bennettt told some Biddeford residents and others that Maine has much potential but is being stymied by an atmosphere of "hyper partisanship."
"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."
Head Coach Steven Allosso says his young football team has nowhere to go up, and he's feeling optimistic as his players continue conditioning through the pre-season.
A review of local obituaries from the Biddeford Saco area for the week of Aug. 2, 2026
Fringe Fest and River Jam offer a weekend of free music, art, food, and community August 14-15
A Biddeford artist is fondly remembered for his impressive body of work and a ‘rascally’ attitude that inspired so many others
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.
Doughty says he recently purchased a new home located outside the boundaries of Ward 4; Mayor Liam LaFountain will appoint a candidate to serve the remainder of the two-year term
Biddeford is one of just four Maine communities that received national recognition and accreditation for upholding the highest standards of community law enforcement
Biddeford City Councilor David Kurtz -- who often relies upon a somewhat dramatic speaking style -- offered a public apology on Tuesday for his angry outburst last week
A novice quilter begins stitching to produce a community-based gift for a young girl who lost her father
Despite a resident's concerns, there is nothing that prohibits small planes from landing near Biddeford's beaches
A nine-year-old Biddeford boy sustained serious injuries Sunday after being involved in an accident involving a small dirtbike on St. Joseph Street.
According to a media statement from the Biddeford Fire Department, firefighters responded to a report of a building fire at 4 Clifford Street in Biddeford on Sunday afternoon, shortly after 3:30 p.m.
A six-year-old girl trying to help others; a make-or-break moment for UNE's controversial research pier and a deeper dive into the subject of "affordable housing' and how local housing authorities work.
During Tuesday's special Biddeford City Council meeting, several residents and others expressed grief and anger and demanded measurable actions in response to the fatal shooting of a Biddeford resident on July 13
Biddeford residents and others shared their grief, anger and demands for change before a special meeting of the Biddeford City Council on Tuesday, July 21. Our full story, including selected video clips, will be posted on Wednesday
The Biddeford City Council has scrapped its planned agenda and changed the location for its regular July 21 meeting in order to accommodate what is expected to be a large gathering of residents and others who want to address the council about last week’s fatal shooting of Johan Sebastian Guerrero.
Members hope to tackle a wide variety of topics and ideas, including the possibility of staggered terms for the city council, discussing the responsibilities of the city manager and how the city handles its annual budget process.
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
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