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Biddeford council to hold hearing, take first vote on proposed $31.5 million city budget

by Gillian Graham May 17, 2017May 17, 2017

The proposal would increase spending by $2.2 million next year, but homeowners who qualify for the Homestead Exemption could see property taxes go down.

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Biddeford Councilor Bob Mills resigns after 10 years in office

by Gillian Graham May 17, 2017May 17, 2017

Known for advocating for residents with limited resources, Mills says June 9 will be his last day representing the 5th Ward.

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Biddeford waiter served alcohol to underage students, then molested them, police say

by Dennis Hoey May 15, 2017May 16, 2017

The victims had gathered with other students in the restaurant to celebrate a birthday, police say.

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Biddeford police officer accused of sexual abuse in new lawsuit

by Gillian Graham May 11, 2017May 12, 2017

The lawsuit is the fourth alleging abuse by former city officers, but a lawyer for the defendant says the allegations were investigated and dismissed many years ago.

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Biddeford police station vandal makes amends with letter and restitution – 40 years later

by Gillian Graham May 10, 2017May 11, 2017

An anonymous letter confessing to the damage includes a $550 money order, surprising Biddeford officials and winning praise as a show of honesty.

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Two people charged with dealing heroin in Biddeford

by Dennis Hoey May 3, 2017May 3, 2017

A man from Connecticut and a woman from Biddeford are arrested after an eight-month investigation.

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Biddeford urged to spend $6 million to improve playing fields

by Gillian Graham May 1, 2017May 2, 2017

The proposal by an engineering firm includes $2.5 million to reopen the iconic Waterhouse Field, which was closed last month because the bleachers were found to be unsafe.