Biddeford Mayor Liam LaFountain spoke late Monday evening with a reporter from CNN International. During that interview, LaFountain often a clear summary of how he is working to lead the city through an event that rocked the community.
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More than 250 people gathered early Monday evening in Biddeford's Mechanics Park for a vigil to honor the memory of a 26-year-old man who was shot and killed earlier in the day by agents from the U.S. Customs & Immigration Enforcement Agency (ICE).
According to multiple sources, the man shot and killed this morning by ICE agents has been identified as Jean Sebastian Guerrero, a 26-year-old Colombian national. According to Mayor Liam LaFountain, Guerro was not the subject of the ICE investigation or warrant.
The city is keeping a tight lid on details regarding a Monday morning fatal shooting that involved federal ICE agents. Mayor Liam LaFountain issued a formal statement.
During a Thursday workshop meeting, residents said they want candidate who will prioritize public service and someone who understands the city’s culture and needs.
We all share a responsibility to protect our natural resources, including endangered species and critical habitats
A historical overview provides context as the city continues its search for a new manager, City leaders are hoping the public will play an active role in the selection process.
Although Biddeford is still struggling with several internal challenges, Mayor Liam LaFountain says the city is moving in the right direction, and he laid out some bold policy goals.
The cause of a Sunday morning incident at Fiber Materials, Inc, in Biddeford’s Morin Street Industrial Park remains under investigation, according to Biddeford Fire Chief Lawrence Best.
The Biddeford City Council is facing a looming state deadline to finally get its 2023 Comprehensive Plan approved by state officials
The city's attorney says next week's Saco River Corridor Commission meeting could give the city clarity about whether to issue a building permit for the controversial project
The city of Biddeford will pay its incoming interim city manager a rate of $115 per hour and will not require him to live within the city limits.
A recent tour gave residents and others a unique opportunity to learn more about Biddeford's historic City Hall and its refurbished clocktower
The Alumni Band is pleased to announce the recipients of the Marcel “Mike” Drapeau Alumni Band Scholarship: Alden Gilg, a graduating senior at Thornton Academy, and Lily Dubois, a graduating senior at Noble High School. Each will receive a $1,000 scholarship.
The Biddeford Cultural and Heritage Center (BCHC) invites the public to two special programs this June highlighting the diverse traditions and stories of Biddeford’s history.
Clouds of an uncertain future are lingering over the once wildly popular Franco-American festival, raising questions about the future viability of the four-day cultural celebration.
Jeremy Ray describes this year's school budget as 'a smart investment in our kids' and explains the rationale and purpose behind the spending plan
Although they were once intense rivals, graduates from the former St. Louis High School in Biddeford found themselves today surrounded by representatives from Biddeford High School. The former Eagles and the Tigers were united on the front steps of Biddeford High School this morning to celebrate a substantial financial gift that underscores a community legacy of “Two Schools, One Community.”
A beloved and iconic Biddeford tavern will be forever closing its doors on Sunday, May 31. The news of Mulligan’s demise has left many residents scratching their heads, wondering what – if anything – will replace the friendly and relaxed, working-class pub that once featured $5 steaks and other affordable menu items.
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