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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Biddeford and Saco each host National Night Out events
Biddeford celebrates Aug. 1 and Saco on Aug. 3.
Victoria Foley announces run for mayor of Biddeford
She previously served on the the Biddeford City Council and in the Maine Legislature.
French Consul says ‘bonjour’ to Biddeford, tours mill museum
Maine House Speaker and House District 11 Rep. Ryan Fecteau, D-Biddeford, said there’s been an ongoing conversation about French immersion programs in Maine, and the two continued the discussion during Tuesday’s visit.
Biddeford also updating tax assessments, but without the sticker shock
Rising home prices are prompting Biddeford to update property assessments, but more frequent adjustments in recent years mean the city will escape the painful tax shifts occurring in Portland and South Portland.