Although a recent joint press release paints a picture of renewed cooperation between the University of New England and the city of Biddeford, that relationship will soon be tested by the harbormaster's refusal to relocate nearby moorings
Mayor Liam LaFountain said he went into his new role with his eyes wide open, and says he remains committed to the idea of finishing his term by leaving the city in a stronger position than it was when he was elected
Saturday's ceremony at Biddeford High School provided the audience with an overview of the city's history, culture and some of its most notable residents
The expanded Biddeford Primary School offers 16 new classrooms, an outdoor learning center and the possibility for future expansion
Thursday's ceremony recognized outstanding city employees and the longstanding civic contributions of the St. Louis Alumni Association
Two years ago, city leaders in Biddeford and Saco spent $20,000 for a white-paper report about how to address the issues of homelessness. The problem has grown since then. Will we see tangible results this time?
"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.
