We shouldn’t wait until a child, senior, pedestrian—or one of these young riders—is seriously injured before deciding this was a problem worth addressing.
Tag: Biddeford
NEWS | Mayor clarifies his role at upcoming Congressional hearing
Liam LaFountain said he is disappointed that an upcoming Congressional hearing in Biddeford will be a partisan affair
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.
FEATURE | Roland Salazar Rose – a true working artist
A Biddeford artist is fondly remembered for his impressive body of work and a ‘rascally’ attitude that inspired so many others
OPINION | Heart filled with gratitude, how can we keep our city safe?
Biddeford City Councilor David Kurtz expresses gratitude for city employees and several others impacted by last week’s fatal shooting and seeks ideas for new local laws that might prevent a similar incident in the future
LETTER | Rage, grief, confusion and one question. Why?
How easily folks of a community — where I grew up, walked the streets, went to school, went to church — can turn on each other with such intolerance. Shameful.
NEWS | Latest update from Biddeford mayor
Following a brief press conference with Gov. Janet Mills, Mayor Liam LaFountain issued an updated statement regarding what the city is doing in the wake of Monday’s fatal shooting. LaFountain said he has been in contact with the victim’s family, but they asked for those conversations to remain private.
LETTER | A heartbreaking tragedy in a great community
“Mr. Guerrero, like all of us, was chasing the American dream and contributing to the Biddeford economy. “
LETTER | The day ICE murdered someone in my hometown
“Is this how we want to spend our precious time together? To what ends will we go until we learn none of this is the answer? The hatred is energy wasted.”
