Word on the street is that the city of Biddeford is “pretty close” to hiring a new city manager. City officials say they will likely be ready to make a formal announcement within the next few days. The council is scheduled to conduct a closed-door executive session at its Tuesday […]
Month: May 2025
Mayor hopes to tackle traffic frustration
Biddeford Mayor Marty Grohman took to social media Saturday to express his own frustrations about an ongoing sewer update project and its impact on local traffic and downtown businesses. In the short video clip that was posted to Facebook on Saturday, Grohman reminded residents that he too is sometimes frustrated […]
Biddeford-Saco Memorial Day ceremony will be held in Biddeford this year
The cities of Biddeford and Saco will once again be honoring fallen veterans during an annual Memorial Day remembrance ceremony at Waterhouse Field in Biddeford. The Biddeford-Saco Memorial Day ceremony will take place on Monday, May 26, beginning at 10 a.m. Organizers say this year’s ceremony will be “a heartfelt […]
Abutters raise concerns about UNE’s proposed pier
Mike Ramunno, a tuna fisherman from Biddeford, has owned his mooring in the Saco River for more than six years. He says no one from the city of Biddeford or the University of New England has contacted him about the university’s plan to build a large pier for their 60-foot […]
New twist in Sunday shooting incident
Victim says community needs to do more in addressing crime, mental health needs and homelessness in the downtown area Although his story has been shared in several other media outlets over the past 48 hours, Joshua Wolfe contacted the Biddeford Gazette in hopes of ending rumors and speculation about a […]
Biddeford faces federal lawsuit regarding police
A federal lawsuit against the city of Biddeford, Mayor Marty Grohman and Police Chief JoAnne Fisk has been filed in U.S. District Court, alleging that the city mishandled the criminal investigation of a traffic accident that occurred on April 4 this year. The plaintiff, Katie Elie, 35, of Saco. has […]
Police arrest suspect with gun near Biddeford High School
A 21-year-old Biddeford resident is now in police custody after being spotted with some type of firearm near the entrance of Biddeford High School on Maplewood Avenue early Friday morning. After receiving a report from an unnamed student, the school’s police resource officer was able to arrest Mohammed Hussein Kamalulldeen […]
Councilor offers inside view of Biddeford’s budget
Editor’s note: The following is a response that Biddeford City Council President Liam LaFountain sent to a resident who expressed concerns about this year’s municipal budget. By Liam LaFountain Thank you for taking the time to write and for your thoughtful engagement with this year’s city budget. Your questions about affordability, sustainability, […]
DUPUIS HARDWARE | A Trusted Community Staple
One of Biddeford’s most beloved local businesses is also located in the epicenter of the so-called ‘Nightmare on Elm Street’, the six-month-long sewer upgrade project that has significantly interrupted traffic flow on Elm Street.
Dupuis Hardware is an old-fashioned hardware store, where knowledgeable employees can help you figure out what parts you need to repair a toilet or help you select the perfect grass seed for your lawn.
PROFILE | New Morning Natural Foods
_____ Chase and Kelsey Caras are in the process of becoming the new owners of the family-owned New Morning Natural Foods store at 230 Main Street in Biddeford. For more than 40 years, New Morning Natural Foods has become a favorite destination for those seeking healthy and organic alternatives for […]
