No one has paid taxes on the 27 acres for many years – but a search showed no tax liens. The situation was discovered as the city conducted a title search in preparation for a land swap with a housing developer. The city will receive 100 acres in return for 4.2 acres in Clifford Park.
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Biddeford invites people to look at draft comp plan
BIDDEFORD — The Planning Department wants to hear from residents on draft chapters of the updated Biddeford Comprehensive Plan. By visiting https://our.biddefordmaine.org/en/projects/comp-plan1, the public can access draft chapters of the plan, land use maps, and a recent presentation from the Planning Department. The presentation provides background information on each chapter and provides a status update […]
Man charged with sexually assaulting teen girls in Biddeford
The United States Marshals Service – Maine Violent Offender Task Force, of which Biddeford Police is a part, participated in the investigation.
Man, 20, faces gun charges in Biddeford, drug charges in New Bedford, Mass.
Julius Andrade is being held without bail at Bristol County, Massachusetts House of Corrections pending a Feb. 22 detention hearing.
Main street agencies urge business owners to take survey by Feb. 12 deadline
They’re looking for input on how to spend $50,000 to make Saco and Biddeford more welcoming to small business and entrepreneurs.
Biddeford school gets grant to help struggling kids
“There are many young people in our community who struggle with homelessness, adverse childhood experiences, abuse, neglect, substance abuse, and early involvement with the criminal justice system,” said Assistant Superintendent Chris Indorf. “We recognize that an ‘ounce of prevention’ can go a long way.”
Woman dies after being struck by passenger train in Biddeford
The train was heading south when the incident occurred.
Cards created by Thornton Academy students help mark Valentine’s Day
Those who signed up for a home delivered community meal hosted by Age Friendly Saco and Ferry Beach Retreat & Conference Center will each receive a card created by digital design students.
Rev. Shirley Bowen, others honored at Biddeford Saco Chamber of Commerce event
Bowen, who recently retired as director of Seeds of Hope Neighborhood Center in Biddeford received the A. William Kany, Jr. Leadership Award.
Judicial confirmation hearings set for Douglas, Fritzsche
Hearings for York County Superior Court Justice Wayne Douglas’s nomination to the Maine Supreme Judicial Court and for retired Superior Court Justice Paul Fritzsche to hold another 7-year term as active retired will be taken up by the Judiciary Committee on Feb. 15.