Skip to content
BIDDEFORD GAZETTE

BIDDEFORD GAZETTE

"Keeping You Connected to Biddeford"

  • FRONT PAGE
    • ALL STORIES
    • SITE NAVIGATION
  • NEWS
    • BIDDEFORD NEWS
    • FEATURE STORIES
    • SPORTS
    • BUSINESS NEWS
    • IN-DEPTH REPORTING
  • OPINION
  • COMMUNITY
    • EVENTS
    • OBITUARIES
  • ABOUT
  • CONNECT
    • SUBMIT A LETTER TO THE EDITOR
    • CONTACT
    • GIVE US FEEDBACK
  • DONATE

NEWS | National group planning ‘major direct action’ Tuesday in Biddeford

August 8, 2026August 8, 2026 ~ Randy Seaver ~ Leave a comment

The highly-coordinated event is designed to put pressure on Collins – a Republican facing reelection in November -- regarding ramped up enforcement actions by the U.S. Immigrations & Customs Enforcement Agency (ICE).

ESSAY | ‘Twas back in ’58 . . .’you can’t get there from here’

downtown traffic congestion
August 8, 2026 ~ Randy Seaver ~ Leave a comment

A Kennebunk resident recalls the frustration and confusion connected to major sewer repair project while driving in Biddeford last year.

NEWS | Chamber will co-host Aug. 12 job fair

August 6, 2026August 6, 2026 ~ Randy Seaver ~ Leave a comment

Are you looking for a job or just a new opportunity? If so, you may want to attend an August 12 “summer hiring event” that is being co-sponsored by the Biddeford Saco Chamber of Commerce and the Maine Department of Labor; and other organizations.

NEWS | Biddeford mayor, council respond to public criticisms

August 5, 2026August 5, 2026 ~ Randy Seaver ~ 1 Comment

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

PUBLIC NOTICE | UNE intends to file wastewater discharge permit

August 5, 2026August 6, 2026 ~ Randy Seaver ~ 1 Comment

The University of New England (UNE) intends to file a wastewater discharge permit with the Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). The application is for the discharge of 150,000 GPD of sanitary wastewater to the Saco River in Biddeford, Maine.

VIDEO | Lessard praises fellow Biddeford city councilor

August 4, 2026August 5, 2026 ~ Randy Seaver ~ Leave a comment

Dylan Doughty's resignation from the Biddeford City Council prompted another councilor to issue a public statement about how much he and his thoughtful approach to the job will be missed.

FEATURE | New event facility showcases Biddeford’s transformation

August 4, 2026August 4, 2026 ~ Randy Seaver ~ Leave a comment

The 'Foundry On The Levee' today offers more than 20,000 square-feet of luxury event accommodations where a shuttered machine shop once employed more than 100 people

NEWS | Independent gubernatorial candidate says Maine can no longer afford partisan leadership

August 4, 2026 ~ Randy Seaver ~ Leave a comment

During a recent campaign event, Rick Bennettt told some Biddeford residents and others that Maine has much potential but is being stymied by an atmosphere of "hyper partisanship."

LETTER | Can we reclaim Mechanics Park from a tragedy?

August 3, 2026August 3, 2026 ~ Randy Seaver ~ Leave a comment

"A place that was once part of my family’s peaceful birthday tradition is now permanently connected to a tragedy that happened on the very day I was born."

SPORTS | Hey, Biddeford . . . are you ready for some football?

August 2, 2026August 3, 2026 ~ Randy Seaver ~ Leave a comment

Head Coach Steven Allosso says his young football team has nowhere to go up, and he's feeling optimistic as his players continue conditioning through the pre-season.

OBITUARIES | August 2, 2026

August 2, 2026 ~ Randy Seaver ~ Leave a comment

A review of local obituaries from the Biddeford Saco area for the week of Aug. 2, 2026

NEWS | Downtown Biddeford comes alive, Aug. 14-15

July 31, 2026July 31, 2026 ~ Randy Seaver ~ Leave a comment

Fringe Fest and River Jam offer a weekend of free music, art, food, and community August 14-15

FEATURE | Roland Salazar Rose – a true working artist

July 31, 2026July 31, 2026 ~ Randy Seaver ~ Leave a comment

A Biddeford artist is fondly remembered for his impressive body of work and a ‘rascally’ attitude that inspired so many others

IN-DEPTH | Man’s death ignites political spectacle

July 31, 2026August 7, 2026 ~ Randy Seaver ~ 1 Comment

The July 13 shooting of Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero in Biddeford triggered and amplified an already deepening political divide in America -- and here in Maine

OPINION | Whatever Happened to Agreeing to Disagree?

July 30, 2026 ~ Randy Seaver ~ Leave a comment

Today, it often feels as though disagreement has become a reason to dismiss someone's entire character. Too often, healthy debate has been replaced with insults, assumptions, and name-calling.

NEWS | Doughty resigns Biddeford City Council seat

July 30, 2026July 30, 2026 ~ Randy Seaver ~ Leave a comment

Doughty says he recently purchased a new home located outside the boundaries of Ward 4; Mayor Liam LaFountain will appoint a candidate to serve the remainder of the two-year term

NEWS | Biddeford Police Department earns national recognition

July 29, 2026July 29, 2026 ~ Randy Seaver ~ Leave a comment

Biddeford is one of just four Maine communities that received national recognition and accreditation for upholding the highest standards of community law enforcement

NEWS | City councilor avoids censure, offers public apology

July 29, 2026July 29, 2026 ~ Randy Seaver ~ Leave a comment

Biddeford City Councilor David Kurtz -- who often relies upon a somewhat dramatic speaking style -- offered a public apology on Tuesday for his angry outburst last week

FEATURE | Stitch by Stitch: A Community Quilt for Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero’s family

July 28, 2026July 28, 2026 ~ Randy Seaver ~ Leave a comment

A novice quilter begins stitching to produce a community-based gift for a young girl who lost her father

NEWS | Biddeford shooting renews questions about ICE tactics, training

July 27, 2026 ~ Randy Seaver ~ Leave a comment

As state and federal investigations into the Biddeford shooting get underway, a review of previous Maine cases show how investigations into use of force often lean heavily on officers’ perception of potential harm.

Posts navigation

Older posts

PLEASE DONATE

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • X
  • YouTube
  • Bluesky
  • NEWS | National group planning ‘major direct action’ Tuesday in Biddeford
  • ESSAY | ‘Twas back in ’58 . . .’you can’t get there from here’
  • NEWS | Chamber will co-host Aug. 12 job fair
  • NEWS | Biddeford mayor, council respond to public criticisms
  • PUBLIC NOTICE | UNE intends to file wastewater discharge permit

FEATURED STORIES

SPORTS | BHS Tigers football team is ready for season
FEATURE | A True Working Artist
FEATURE | Stitch by stitch, a community quilt aims to heal
IN-DEPTH | ICE shooting becomes political focal point
GAZETTE COMMUNITY PARTNER
LOCAL EVENTS | CLICK HERE
LOCAL OBITUARIES | CLICK HERE

CATEGORIES

  • ARCHIVES
  • BIDDEFORD NEWS
  • BUSINESS NEWS
  • FEATURE STORIES
  • IN-DEPTH REPORTING
  • NEWSLETTER
  • OBITUARIES
  • OPINION
  • SPORTS

MEDIA PARTNERS:

USEFUL LINKS

  • CITY OF BIDDEFORD
  • BIDDEFORD SCHOOLS
  • HEART OF BIDDEFORD
  • BIDDEFORD + SACO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
  • McARTHUR LIBRARY
  • BIDDEFORD CULTURAL & HERITAGE CENTER
  • BIDDEFORD + SACO FACEBOOK GROUP
  • CITY THEATER

PUBLIC NOTICE | UNE WASTEWATER DISCHARGE PERMIT

Public NoticeDownload

TERMS OF SERVICE

© 2026 Biddeford Gazette, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Blog at WordPress.com.
  • Subscribe Subscribed
    • BIDDEFORD GAZETTE
    • Join 638 other subscribers
    • Already have a WordPress.com account? Log in now.
    • BIDDEFORD GAZETTE
    • Subscribe Subscribed
    • Sign up
    • Log in
    • Report this content
    • View site in Reader
    • Manage subscriptions
    • Collapse this bar
Loading Comments...