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Recent News
NEWS | Brian Clark is ready to roll, and ready to listen
Biddeford’s new economic development director says the city is full of potential, and its future is wide open.
NEWS | City council chooses legal status quo
Despite contemplating the creation of an ‘in-house” legal department at City Hall, the Biddeford City Council voted unanimously on June 16 to retain Harry B. Center of the law firm Woodman, Edmands as city solicitor for another year.
NEWS | Mired in controversy, UNE touts their opinion poll results
Earlier this year, University of New England officials expressed frustration and said they felt as if they were being publicly attacked because of their plans to construct a 180-foot research pier on the Saco River. Today, those same officials are touting the results of a recent opinion poll that shows “strong public support for the school’s mission and reputation.”
NEWS | A busy afternoon for Biddeford firefighters
Shortly after 3 p.m. on Tuesday, the Biddeford Fire Department responded to a report pf a building fire at Parkview Court Building, No. 6, in Biddeford.
NEWS | FBI says Tuesday morning raid is part of ‘an ongoing investigation’
Several residents of Biddeford’s Cathedral Oaks neighborhood reported a “heavy police presence” early Tuesday morning that included agents from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
According to witnesses, law enforcement officers were seen coming in and out of a single-family residence at 41 Cathedral Oaks Lane. Witnesses say it appears that “several boxes of documents” were taken from the home.
‘Dirty Rotten Scoundrels’ comes to City Theater
Biddeford’s City Theater is off to the French Riviera this summer July 17th – August 2nd with Broadway’s smash-hit musical comedy, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels.
NEWS | Fate of UNE pier could be decided next week
The city’s attorney says next week’s Saco River Corridor Commission meeting could give the city clarity about whether to issue a building permit for the controversial project
OBITUARIES | June 21, 2026
Local obituaries, June 21, 2026
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
