Marc Malon, a two-term Democrat incumbent, is facing his first-campaign challenge from veteran Biddeford City Councilor Marc Lessard who says he can fill both roles simultaneously
Tag: Saco River Corridor Commission
NEWS | Biddeford withdraws its UNE pier complaint
Mayor says the goal was always to ensure transparency and accountability, but it does not make sense to continue a legal challenge against the Saco River Corridor Commission
OPINION | An open letter to Mayor Liam LaFountain and the Biddeford City Council
“Last year’s local elections of a new mayor and city councilors in Biddeford helped pave the way for a desperately needed course correction”
NEWS | UNE pier saga could be coming to an end
The Saco River Corridor Commission voted Wednesday to approve a time extension for the University of New England’s controversial research pier project
NEWS | Public hearing offered a heated exchange, and divided comments about UNE’s research pier proposal
Saco River Corridor Commissioners listened to more than 90 minutes of public testimony about a controversial research pier and how it might violate a 2001 ruling
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 | 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
Zoning board deals a blow to UNE
The University of New England will not be able to begin necessary tree clearing and other preparation work for its controversial, 180-foot research pier on the Saco River. Time to Read | 5-8 minutes (1,217 words) By RANDY SEAVER | Editor Biddeford’s Zoning Board of Appeals voted 2-1 Monday to […]
NEWSLETTER | We got the beat
Another busy — but especially rewarding — week at the Biddeford Gazette. Our apologies for once again being a day late with our weekly update. _________ BEHIND THE SCENES | We’re still working on building our foundation and are working daily to fulfill our mission of delivering reliable, accurate news, […]
Mayor issues statement about court case
Biddeford Mayor Liam LaFountain issued a public statement to all southern Maine media outlets regarding a recent York County Superior Court decision to dismiss a lawsuit that was filed against the Saco River Corridor Commission (SRCC) in December 2025. RELATED | Court rules against the city of Biddeford Please find […]
