A Biddeford artist is fondly remembered for his impressive body of work and a ‘rascally’ attitude that inspired so many others
FEATURE | Roland Salazar Rose – a true working artist
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OPINION | Heart filled with gratitude, how can we keep our city safe?
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
LETTER | Rage, grief, confusion and one question. Why?
How easily folks of a community -- where I grew up, walked the streets, went to school, went to church -- can turn on each other with such intolerance. Shameful.
NEWS | Latest update from Biddeford mayor
Following a brief press conference with Gov. Janet Mills, Mayor Liam LaFountain issued an updated statement regarding what the city is doing in the wake of Monday's fatal shooting. LaFountain said he has been in contact with the victim's family, but they asked for those conversations to remain private.
LETTER | A heartbreaking tragedy in a great community
"Mr. Guerrero, like all of us, was chasing the American dream and contributing to the Biddeford economy. "
LETTER | The day ICE murdered someone in my hometown
"Is this how we want to spend our precious time together? To what ends will we go until we learn none of this is the answer? The hatred is energy wasted."
Biddeford mayor issues ICE shooting statement
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.
OPINION | Biddeford Deserves Better Than a Revolving Door
Conducting the search for our next city manager must be done the right way. and is a critical to our community's long-term success.
LETTER | Biddeford needs to learn from its mistakes, not repeat them
We do not expect perfection. What we should expect, however, is that City Hall learns from the financial mistakes of the past rather than repeating them
NEWS | Mayor sets his mark, outlines his vision
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.
NEWS | Biddeford bracing for intense heat
Biddeford officials are currently working to establish “cooling centers” where residents without air conditioning can seek relief from daytime high temperatures, according to Danica Lamontagne, the city’s director of communications.
COMMUNITY | City Theater seeks public input
The non-profit organization is asking the public to take a brief online survey and offering a chance for two free tickets to any upcoming show.
NEWS | Hall of Fame nominees now being sought
Once again, the Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center is seeking nominations about who should be inducted this year into the Biddeford Hall of Fame.
EDITOR’S NOTE | The Gazette wants your input!
From very humble beginnings, our vision for a non-profit, community-based, professional news organization has taken off. Now, it's time for our readers to tell us what they want when it comes to local news.
NEWS | Firefighters quickly control incident at Fiber Materials in Biddeford
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.
FEATURE | The Weight of Redemption
A Biddeford man turns his life around by pushing himself physically and mentally through rigorous weight-lifting training
OPINION | Despite challenges, Biddeford is lucky
Here in Biddeford, we are surrounded by beauty that people travel hundreds—or even thousands—of miles to experience.
NEWS | Brian Clark is ready to roll, and ready to listen
Biddeford's new economic development director says the city is full of potential, and its future is wide open.
NEWS | Mired in controversy, UNE touts their opinion poll results
Earlier this year, University of New England officials expressed frustration and said they felt as if they were being publicly attacked because of their plans to construct a 180-foot research pier on the Saco River. Today, those same officials are touting the results of a recent opinion poll that shows "strong public support for the school’s mission and reputation."
NEWS | FBI says Tuesday morning raid is part of ‘an ongoing investigation’
Several residents of Biddeford's Cathedral Oaks neighborhood reported a "heavy police presence" early Tuesday morning that included agents from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). According to witnesses, law enforcement officers were seen coming in and out of a single-family residence at 41 Cathedral Oaks Lane. Witnesses say it appears that "several boxes of documents" were taken from the home.
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