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.
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.
This is the third installment in a multi-part series of articles that examines the ongoing saga of issues connected to the University of New England’s controversial research pier project
A recent tour gave residents and others a unique opportunity to learn more about Biddeford's historic City Hall and its refurbished clocktower
The annual June 1 event serves as the kick-off event for other celebrations throughout the month that symbolize diversity, equality and inclusion all over the United States.
City, state and federal officials praised the numerous benefits of a new housing development currently under construction on the Barra Road.
A deeper dive into Monday's news about the Biddeford City Manager's planned -- yet unexpected -- resignation.
By RANDY SEAVER | Editor At the suggestion of former Biddeford Mayor Michael Cantara, current Mayor Liam LaFountain organized an early Arbor Day celebration on Wednesday at the J.R Martin Community Center, where some third-grade students helped plant a tree in the new playground area. According to event witnesses, the students from Ms. Lecler’s class … Continue reading Third graders take former mayor’s idea to heart
A weeks-long investigation by the Biddeford Gazette reveals a million-dollar real estate deal, a 25-year option on a large parcel of riverfront land and a lack of disclosure that has fueled negative public commentary By RANDY SEAVER | Editor As tensions between the city of Biddeford and the University of New England continue to boil, … Continue reading IN-DEPTH | The city, the convent and the university: What happened?
The city announced today that it will appeal the dismissal of a legal complaint filed in connection with the university's controversial research pier. UNE describes the move as "frivolous" and a waste of taxpayer money. By RANDY SEAVER | Editor Tensions between the city of Biddeford and the University of New England seem to be … Continue reading Tensions increase between UNE and Biddeford
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