Hosted by the Biddeford Cultural and Heritage Center, the free taste event takes place noon to 4 p.m. Aug. 21 in Mechanics Park in conjunction with River Jam.
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Biddeford to collaborate with developer on master plan for large housing project
The agreement aims to address a surge in demand for housing in the city, where rental costs have risen sharply in recent years.
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Biddeford’s tax rate down significantly
Values for property have soared in the city, and the City Council agreed that this year, any increase should be due only to valuation.
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Play tells story of early Biddeford residents’ involvement in the quest for liberty
Biddeford Historical Society, in partnership with City Theater Associates, will read the play Aug. 14 and 15.
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Biddeford’s historic Marble Block building sold to Luke’s Lobster executive
Bryan Holden, chief development officer of Luke’s Lobster, purchased the building for $400,000 in July from Engine, a nonprofit arts organization that still hopes the building can become a community hub.
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Pool Street Market is lobster roll landmark
Masthead Maine newspapers are focusing on Maine lobster this week – arguably the state’s tastiest and most famous – seafood.
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Dismissed York County Jail administrator files appeal, civil suit
Michael Vitiello was terminated from his job June 18 in connection with his handling of COVID-19 mask wearing at the jail in 2020.
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Biddeford man pleads guilty to federal cocaine charge
Investigators said they found Keith Mitchell carrying 62.9 grams of cocaine in a drawstring bag hidden in his pants.
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As mental health calls increase, Biddeford contracts for more community engagement workers
The Biddeford Police Department has one person in the position now, who has made 314 referrals in his first six months on the job. The City Council recently approved adding two more.
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Council declines to amend industrial zone as Biddeford COT eyes potential expansion
Some councilors said they’d prefer a contract zone, rather than opening up the entire industrial zone to allow public and private schools.