A public hearing on Wednesday will likely focus on whether a 25-year-old state ruling will prevent tree clearing and the construction of a necessary access road along the shore of the Saco River.
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NEWS | New group launches to ensure public beach access in Biddeford
New group vows to monitor issues and concerns connected to traditional public access on Biddeford’s beaches
OBITUARIES | August 9, 2026
A review of local obituaries for the week of August, 9, 2026
NEWS | National group planning ‘major direct action’ Tuesday in Biddeford
The highly-coordinated event is designed to put pressure on Collins – a Republican facing reelection in November — regarding ramped up enforcement actions by the U.S. Immigrations & Customs Enforcement Agency (ICE).
NEWS | Chamber will co-host Aug. 12 job fair
Are you looking for a job or just a new opportunity? If so, you may want to attend an August 12 “summer hiring event” that is being co-sponsored by the Biddeford Saco Chamber of Commerce and the Maine Department of Labor; and other organizations.
NEWS | Biddeford mayor, council respond to public criticisms
Three weeks after the fatal shooting of a Biddeford resident by a federal agent, some members of the public are saying the city is not doing enough to support the community while others are saying it’s time to clean up the protest sites
PUBLIC NOTICE | UNE intends to file wastewater discharge permit
The University of New England (UNE) intends to file a wastewater discharge permit with the Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). The application is for the discharge of 150,000 GPD of sanitary wastewater to the Saco River in Biddeford, Maine.
VIDEO | Lessard praises fellow Biddeford city councilor
Dylan Doughty’s resignation from the Biddeford City Council prompted another councilor to issue a public statement about how much he and his thoughtful approach to the job will be missed.
FEATURE | New event facility showcases Biddeford’s transformation
The ‘Foundry On The Levee’ today offers more than 20,000 square-feet of luxury event accommodations where a shuttered machine shop once employed more than 100 people
NEWS | Independent gubernatorial candidate says Maine can no longer afford partisan leadership
During a recent campaign event, Rick Bennettt told some Biddeford residents and others that Maine has much potential but is being stymied by an atmosphere of “hyper partisanship.”
