Matthew Chamberlain says he wants to build a seniors paradise in Biddeford — but negotiations over sidewalks have held up the manufactured housing development.
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Biddeford cheese shop owner recounts armed robbery; suspect arrested
Nibblesford co-owner Ian Kern says a man posing as a customer interested in wine and cheese turned on him, pulling a gun and demanding money from the register.
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Biddeford’s Five Points Shopping Center to become entertainment complex
The developer had proposed housing there, something the city sorely needs. But this plan, which will include indoor golf, pickleball, bowling and more, presents a different opportunity, he said.
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Owner of Sur Lie and Gather opening a cafe in Biddeford
The new breakfast, lunch and brunch spot will take over the Part & Parcel space and could open by March 1.
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Biddeford brings a creative flare to the holiday season
For a city that’s undergone significant economic revitalization in the past decade, November and December are as much a celebration of local businesses as they are about holiday cheer.
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Obituary: Priscille Lachance
Priscille Y. Lachance, 85, of Biddeford, Maine, passed away on Dec. 4, 2023 at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough. Priscille was born in Biddeford, Maine, on Jan. 22, 1938, a daughter of Gedeon and Fernande (Turgeon) Lachance. She was educated at St. Andre’s School. Priscille was employed in local manufacturing jobs, working many years […]
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Gorham Savings, Maine Community Bank of Biddeford to merge next year
The merged company will retain the Maine Community Bank name and will become the state’s second-largest mutual savings bank.
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Biddeford Mayor Marty Grohman takes office
Grohman evoked optimism and gratitude during his inauguration speech.
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Judge allows defendant to view arrest affidavit in Biddeford shooting
Lorenze Labonte, 25, was charged last week with murder in the death of Ahmed Sharif, but he wasn’t allowed to see the affidavit supporting his arrest until Tuesday.
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Obituary: Carol M. Laflamme
On Nov. 29, 2023, Carol M. Laflamme, of Old Orchard Beach, passed peacefully into heaven at SMHC in Biddeford while surrounded by loving family members. She was born on Nov. 1, 1947, in Forth Kent, Maine. Carol lived most of her life in Biddeford. She was predeceased by her husband Joseph LaFlamme; her parents Alcide […]