BIDDEFORD — In an effort to support frontline, essential workers as well as local restaurants during the “Stay healthy. Stay home” statewide order, Heart of Biddeford launched a fundraising campaign called, “Share the Love” on April 20. As of April24, nearly $12,000 had been raised through the online campaign. Downtown revitalization organization Heart of Biddeford […]
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Apartment building fire in Biddeford leaves at least 5 homeless
Several neighboring towns responded to Wednesday afternoon’s fire, which destroyed the upper level of a three-story apartment building in downtown Biddeford
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Biddeford police not liable for 2012 murders, federal judge finds
The decision will end the case unless the mothers of two teenagers slain by James Pak file an appeal.
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Portland and neighboring cities furlough hundreds of employees as pandemic hits finances
Most of the furloughs have affected part-time or seasonal workers and are intended to avoid budget shortfalls over the next 2 months.
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The heartbeat of our community
McArthur Library in Biddeford continues programming despite the current pandemic.
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Wildfires rage across Maine on Monday
Whipped by high winds and dry conditions, brush fires break out in more than a dozen locations, including Biddeford, Casco, Limerick and Camden.
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McArthur Library building closed, but services continue
The due date has been extended for items on loan and the material should be retained at home.
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Biddeford volunteer making, donating masks
Jessica Johnson’s mother told her do good and that’s what she’s doing.
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Biddeford council approves financial relief measures for residents
The city will waive interest on property taxes and provide free replacement trash bags for residents during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Cities and towns shift to virtual meetings to carry out public’s business
Videoconferencing has become the new normal as Maine municipalities adjust to doing necessary business in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.