A response from the University of New England regarding “An Open Letter to Mayor Liam LaFountain and the Biddeford City Council” (Biddeford Gazette, Aug. 30, 2026)
Month: August 2026
OBITUARIES | August 30, 2026
A review of this week’s obituaries from the Biddeford Saco area
OPINION | An open letter to Mayor Liam LaFountain and the Biddeford City Council
“Last year’s local elections of a new mayor and city councilors in Biddeford helped pave the way for a desperately needed course correction”
NEWS | Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center announces 2026 Hall of Fame inductees
A formal induction ceremony is scheduled Sept. 26 to honor the contributions and accomplishments of the inductees
NEWS | Mayor LaFountain nominates Jessica Muise to fill vacant Ward 4 city council seat
If confirmed by the city council on Tuesday, Muise will take over the seat that was vacated earlier this month by the resignation of Dylan Doughty
NEWS | Restorative Justice Project opens new Biddeford office
Representatives of the non-profit, community-based organization say Biddeford will be a perfect location for their ongoing growth and work in southern Maine
NEWS | Gazette deepens, strengthens its volunteer bench
A well-known lobbyist and former legislator joins the non-profit news organization’s Community Advisory Council; and a Massachusetts marketing professional joins the parent company’s board of directors.
NEWS | UNE pier saga could be coming to an end
The Saco River Corridor Commission voted Wednesday to approve a time extension for the University of New England’s controversial research pier project
NEWS | UNE now offers free admission for all home games
School officials say they want members of the public to feel welcome on campus
FEATURE | Historical county records will soon be available online
York County officials anticipate a spring or summer debut of a new service that will allow residents to view historical county records that are hundreds of years old thanks to AI technology
