Shortly after 3 p.m. on Tuesday, the Biddeford Fire Department responded to a report pf a building fire at Parkview Court Building, No. 6, in Biddeford.
NEWS | A busy afternoon for Biddeford firefighters
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.
‘Dirty Rotten Scoundrels’ comes to City Theater
Biddeford’s City Theater is off to the French Riviera this summer July 17th - August 2nd with Broadway's smash-hit musical comedy, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels.
NEWS | Fate of UNE pier could be decided next week
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
OBITUARIES | June 21, 2026
Local obituaries, June 21, 2026
FEATURE | A La Kermesse love story
At the 1985 La Kermesse festival, a young couple met for the very first time; got stranded on the Ferris wheel and became engaged six months later -- many others enjoy this year's celebration
INTERVIEW | George ‘Pete’ Lamontagne
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.
FEATURE | A new way of looking at bipolar diagnosis
"Why am I dismissed as simply mentally ill and not treated as a whole human being who is going through one of the most difficult transitions of my life?"
NEWS | Nightmare on Elm Street, Part II?
Unlike last year’s extensive sewer upgrade project that snarled traffic throughout the downtown area, construction activity for this ‘upgrade and safety’ project will take place during evening hours in order to minimize impacts to motorists, residents and business owners.
LETTER | News coverage upsets candidate
I didn't see much in the way of respect when it came to the coverage of that important election by one so-called newspaper.
NEWS | Despite rumors, Biddeford’s election results are secured
The confusion was created when a portable drive containing local results was inadvertently swapped with a portable drive containing the city’s state primary results.
NEWS | City will pay interim manager $115 per hour and not require residency
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.
In-Depth | A battle of wills plays out as the UNE pier controversy continues
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
NEWS | Downtown ‘Art Walk’ returns on Friday
The free, self-guided event takes place on the third Friday of each month through October, with new openings, local art and community programming this year.
OBITUARY | Donna Pothier Nagle
Donna Lillian Pothier Nagle passed away peacefully on May 10, 2026 at the age of 74. She was born on April 30, 1952 in Biddeford, Maine as a twin daughter to Joseph Charles and Laurette Pothier. She grew up in a large family of six siblings and graduated from St. Louis High School in 1970.
FEATURE | A bird’s-eye view of Biddeford’s history
A recent tour gave residents and others a unique opportunity to learn more about Biddeford's historic City Hall and its refurbished clocktower
SPORTS | Local gymnast recruited by UNH
Hannah Kenniston, a level 10 gymnast and student at Thornton Academy, was recognized for her commitment to the University of New Hampshire's NCAA Division I Women's Gymnastics program during a signing ceremony on Tuesday at Dudziak’s Gymnastics in Biddeford.
COMMUNITY | Alumni band announces scholarship winners
The Alumni Band is pleased to announce the recipients of the Marcel “Mike” Drapeau Alumni Band Scholarship: Alden Gilg, a graduating senior at Thornton Academy, and Lily Dubois, a graduating senior at Noble High School. Each will receive a $1,000 scholarship.
OBITUARIES | June 14, 2026
Local obituaries June 7 -- June 14, 2026
NEWSLETTER | Growing up with you
It looks like summer is finally here, and there is a lot of news happening in Biddeford -- even as many of us try to slow down and take advantage of the beautiful weather.
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