Despite a resident's concerns, there is nothing that prohibits small planes from landing near Biddeford's beaches
NEWS | Small planes surprise sunbathers at Hills Beach
FEATURE | A college degree is closer than you think
The University of Maine Augusta's Saco Center offers a wide variety of classes and several scholarship programs that could cover the cost of your tuition [Paid Advertisement] By RANDY SEAVER | Editor If you’ve ever thought that you can’t afford college, think again. If you think you’re too old to go to college, think again. … Continue reading FEATURE | A college degree is closer than you think
NEWS | Biddeford boy seriously injured in dirtbike accident
A nine-year-old Biddeford boy sustained serious injuries Sunday after being involved in an accident involving a small dirtbike on St. Joseph Street.
NEWS | Biddeford firefighters contain crawl space fire on Clifford Street
According to a media statement from the Biddeford Fire Department, firefighters responded to a report of a building fire at 4 Clifford Street in Biddeford on Sunday afternoon, shortly after 3:30 p.m.
Made with love and fighting cancer
A six-year-old Biddeford girl is selling a very special flavor of lemonade that will quench your thirst and help families struggling with childhood cancer
OBITUARIES | July 26, 2026
A review of local obituaries from the Biddeford Saco area for the week of July 26, 2026
VIDEO NEWSLETTER | July 25
A six-year-old girl trying to help others; a make-or-break moment for UNE's controversial research pier and a deeper dive into the subject of "affordable housing' and how local housing authorities work.
NEWS | Residents and others call for ‘more than just words’
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
PHOTOS | A Community Speaks
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
NEWS | Biddeford City Council moves meeting to accommodate expected large gathering
The Biddeford City Council has scrapped its planned agenda and changed the location for its regular July 21 meeting in order to accommodate what is expected to be a large gathering of residents and others who want to address the council about last week’s fatal shooting of Johan Sebastian Guerrero.
NEWS | Biddeford’s charter review commission begins its work
Members hope to tackle a wide variety of topics and ideas, including the possibility of staggered terms for the city council, discussing the responsibilities of the city manager and how the city handles its annual budget process.
OPINION | Heart filled with gratitude, how can we keep our city safe?
Biddeford City Councilor David Kurtz expresses gratitude for city employees and several others impacted by last week's fatal shooting and seeks ideas for new local laws that might prevent a similar incident in the future
EDITORIAL | Biddeford showed its best, including leaders who focused on leadership over politics
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]
OBITUARIES | July 19, 2026
Local obituaries for the week of July 19, 2026 [Click Here]
OPINION | ‘We can mourn and still respect a process that seeks truth’
Our elected officials have a special responsibility to lead with restraint, not speculation. Citizens have the same obligation. Justice requires patience. Fairness demands that we allow investigators to complete their work before drawing conclusions that may prove incomplete—or wrong.
NEWS | Biddeford man critically injured in Limington crash
According to Maine State Police, an 85-year-old Biddeford man was critically injured Friday afternoon in a three-vehicle crash at the intersection of Rtes. 25 and 11 in Limington.
LETTER | Rage, grief, confusion and one question. Why?
How easily folks of a community -- where I grew up, walked the streets, went to school, went to church -- can turn on each other with such intolerance. Shameful.
VIDEO | 72 Hours In Biddeford
A reflection of events that took place in Biddeford, Maine between July 13 and July 16, 2026
NEWS | Latest update from Biddeford mayor
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.
LETTER | A heartbreaking tragedy in a great community
"Mr. Guerrero, like all of us, was chasing the American dream and contributing to the Biddeford economy. "
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