This is the first in a multi-part series that examines the relationship between the University of New England and Biddeford’s municipal leaders.
IN-DEPTH REPORTING
Enterprise news reporting and investigative journalism
STATE | Maine is stuck in ranked-choice voting limbo. That’s not likely to change soon
Nearly a decade after Maine became the first state to approve the use of ranked-choice voting for statewide elections, it has yet to fully implement the system.
IN-DEPTH | Homelessness, Biddeford is not alone
A new report sheds light on Maine’s current unhoused population crisis while also laying out strategies for municipalities to consider
Biddeford City Manager leaving her post
A deeper dive into Monday’s news about the Biddeford City Manager’s planned — yet unexpected — resignation.
IN-DEPTH | Biddeford’s unhoused funding challenges
‘We’re using a butter knife, when we should be using a chainsaw,’ says Biddeford City Councilor Marc Lessard By RANDY SEAVER | Editor As the Biddeford City Council continues slogging through its review and recommendations for next year’s municipal budget, one particular issue has clearly become a contentious hot-button topic. […]
IN-DEPTH | The city, the convent and the university: What happened?
A weeks-long investigation by the Biddeford Gazette reveals a million-dollar real estate deal, a 25-year option on a large parcel of riverfront land and a lack of disclosure that has fueled negative public commentary
FEATURE | A Trip Down Biddeford’s Memory Lane
A classic 1958 high school football game; an appreciation for the Dutremble family name, compelling headlines from the now deceased Journal Tribune. Join us for a fun look at the history that guides Biddeford today
Doug Sanford | A preacher’s son, developer
For nearly 50 years, Biddeford’s most iconic ‘bootstrap developer” has demonstrated a deep love for the city.
