Local obituaries, June 21, 2026
BIDDEFORD NEWS
The latest news about the city of Biddeford
FEATURE | A La Kermesse love story
At the 1985 La Kermesse festival, a young couple met for the very first time; got stranded on the Ferris wheel and became engaged six months later — many others enjoy this year’s celebration
NEWS | Nightmare on Elm Street, Part II?
Unlike last year’s extensive sewer upgrade project that snarled traffic throughout the downtown area, construction activity for this ‘upgrade and safety’ project will take place during evening hours in order to minimize impacts to motorists, residents and business owners.
NEWS | Despite rumors, Biddeford’s election results are secured
The confusion was created when a portable drive containing local results was inadvertently swapped with a portable drive containing the city’s state primary results.
NEWS | City will pay interim manager $115 per hour and not require residency
The city of Biddeford will pay its incoming interim city manager a rate of $115 per hour and will not require him to live within the city limits.
In-Depth | A battle of wills plays out as the UNE pier controversy continues
This is the third installment in a multi-part series of articles that examines the ongoing saga of issues connected to the University of New England’s controversial research pier project
NEWS | Downtown ‘Art Walk’ returns on Friday
The free, self-guided event takes place on the third Friday of each month through October, with new openings, local art and community programming this year.
OBITUARY | Donna Pothier Nagle
Donna Lillian Pothier Nagle passed away peacefully on May 10, 2026 at the age of 74. She was born on April 30, 1952 in Biddeford, Maine as a twin daughter to Joseph Charles and Laurette Pothier. She grew up in a large family of six siblings and graduated from St. Louis High School in 1970.
FEATURE | A bird’s-eye view of Biddeford’s history
A recent tour gave residents and others a unique opportunity to learn more about Biddeford’s historic City Hall and its refurbished clocktower
SPORTS | Local gymnast recruited by UNH
Hannah Kenniston, a level 10 gymnast and student at Thornton Academy, was recognized for her commitment to the University of New Hampshire’s NCAA Division I Women’s Gymnastics program during a signing ceremony on Tuesday at Dudziak’s Gymnastics in Biddeford.
