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Tag: Biddeford Gazette
NEWS | Congressional hearing scheduled in Biddeford
Mayor Liam LaFountain and other local leaders will be asked to testify before a group of Democratic Congressional lawmakers on Monday, Aug. 17
OPINION | Mayor LaFountain, It’s Time to Stop Fighting UNE
Why is the city of Biddeford still fighting a project that has already been approved? Let’s examine our city’s priorities.
NEWS | Just one issue could finally determine the fate of UNE’s controversial pier proposal
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.
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).
ESSAY | ‘Twas back in ’58 . . .’you can’t get there from here’
A Kennebunk resident recalls the frustration and confusion connected to major sewer repair project while driving in Biddeford last year.
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
