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’
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
"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?
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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.



















