The owner and residents of Blue Haven Mobile Home Park — whose pleas prompted the moratorium — are in mediation over a long-term resolution. But some councilors want the city to consider broader rent stabilization measures.
Sydney Richelieu
Staff Writer
Sydney is a community reporter for Biddeford, Saco, Old Orchard Beach, Kennebunk, Kennebunkport and Arundel and previously reporter for the Courier and Post. Sydney grew up in Kennebunk and is a graduate of Emerson College. She can usually be found at a coffee shop, concert, or hiking trail when not reporting. Past journalism experience includes The York County Coast Star and The Berkeley Beacon.
Posted inMaine, News
Power restored for over 2,000 customers in Kennebec County
A power outage in Augusta, Sidney and Rome lasted through Saturday morning.
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IRS waives Biddeford’s $500,000 in late fees
City leaders credited Sen. Susan Collins’ office for helping them to secure an abatement.
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Biddeford officials discuss future of Opioid Settlement Fund
The city used part of the nearly $400,000 it got last year to help residents access 4 new recovery centers that have opened in the city.
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Biddeford council approves $20,000 parking plan implemented by former officials
Councilors belatedly approved a downtown parking plan that was originally greenlit by the former mayor and city manager.
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Fire damages cabin at Old Orchard Beach hotel
No injuries were reported in the Tuesday morning fire on the Grand Beach Inn’s property, officials said.
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Biddeford owes IRS over $520,000 for late tax filings
The original fine was over $700,000, officials say, but the IRS told the city it had previously overpaid by about $240,000.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine cyclists ride in support of man killed in Minneapolis ICE operation
Over 40 cyclists gathered in Portland on Saturday afternoon to show support for Alex Pretti, a Minnesota nurse and avid cyclist who was fatally shot by an immigration agent.
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Biddeford seeks belated council approval of $20,000 parking plan greenlit by former officials
The program to allow free parking downtown was authorized last summer by the now-former mayor and chief operating officer. But it never went before the City Council or its Finance Committee, and the city’s attorney says it should have.
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Biddeford City Council pauses UNE developments for 180 days
The moratorium has halted a controversial pier project and the redevelopment of a convent slated for student housing.