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.
"Mr. Guerrero, like all of us, was chasing the American dream and contributing to the Biddeford economy. "
A little more than 24 hours after Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero was killed by federal agents in Biddeford, two makeshift memorials have been established while federal and state officials call for answers and the community's patience.
"Is this how we want to spend our precious time together? To what ends will we go until we learn none of this is the answer? The hatred is energy wasted."
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.
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More than 250 people gathered early Monday evening in Biddeford's Mechanics Park for a vigil to honor the memory of a 26-year-old man who was shot and killed earlier in the day by agents from the U.S. Customs & Immigration Enforcement Agency (ICE).
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.
The city is keeping a tight lid on details regarding a Monday morning fatal shooting that involved federal ICE agents. Mayor Liam LaFountain issued a formal statement.
The Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center (BCHC) has released its latest "Voices of Biddeford" interview, featuring one of the city's most notable residents. The Biddeford Gazette is proud to be working with the BCHC to promote and highlight their extensive archive of meticulously researched and carefully curated interviews.
Local obituaries for the week of July 12, 2026
During a Thursday workshop meeting, residents said they want candidate who will prioritize public service and someone who understands the city’s culture and needs.
Conducting the search for our next city manager must be done the right way. and is a critical to our community's long-term success.
Imagine a welcoming destination where residents, students and visitors could learn about the city's remarkable history through archives, exhibits, educational programs, lectures, and community events.
The Southern Maine Area Agency on Aging offers vibrant and fun day programs for older adults living with dementia
Saco & Biddeford Savings and Paquin & Carroll Insurance have each earned gold honors in the inaugural Best of Biddeford + Saco Community Contest, a local awards program created by the Portland Press Herald’s parent company.
Several people have raised concerns on social media about a possible 'conflict of interested' created by having Ryan Fecteau, a Maine representative, serve as executive director of the Biddeford Housing Authority. The Gazette is publishing Mr. Fecteau's social media response to those concerns.
We do not expect perfection. What we should expect, however, is that City Hall learns from the financial mistakes of the past rather than repeating them
The Speaker of the House will take on a new job in his hometown and says he is excited about bringing more housing opportunities to the region
The exhibition features original artwork by 23 Maine artists, with 15 percent of all sales benefiting the Biddeford Pool Community Center.
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