"None of us outside City Hall knows everything occurring inside City Hall. We don't sit in every meeting, participate in legally permitted executive sessions, receive every piece of legal advice or see every communication exchanged."
It doesn't matter if you're the mayor. You still have to earn your place at the Waterhouse Field concession stand
City also discovers that many residents and businesses may have been overcharged for their sewer use fees over the last six years
"Last year’s local elections of a new mayor and city councilors in Biddeford helped pave the way for a desperately needed course correction"
The Saco River Corridor Commission voted Wednesday to approve a time extension for the University of New England's controversial research pier project
Mayor Liam LaFountain and other local leaders will be asked to testify before a group of Democratic Congressional lawmakers on Monday, Aug. 17
Why is the city of Biddeford still fighting a project that has already been approved? Let's examine our city's priorities.
A public hearing on Wednesday will likely focus on whether a 25-year-old state ruling will prevent tree clearing and the construction of a necessary access road along the shore of the Saco River.
Three weeks after the fatal shooting of a Biddeford resident by a federal agent, some members of the public are saying the city is not doing enough to support the community while others are saying it's time to clean up the protest sites
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
July 13 will perhaps be remembered as one of Biddeford's darkest days, but we also witnessed several moments of inspiration, community solidarity and some examples of true political leadership [Click here for more]
A reflection of events that took place in Biddeford, Maine between July 13 and July 16, 2026
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.
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.
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.
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 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
Lamontagne is the ultimate renaissance man: a talented cook, a former barber, an emergency medical technician, a local labor leader and a former politician who grew up eating porcupines and squirrels in one of Biddeford’s toughest neighborhoods.
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