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"Regardless of the approach taken by the Council, enforcement of immigration law rests exclusively with the Federal Government." September 16, 2026, Last night, Biddeford City Solicitor Harry Center provided Mayor LaFountain and the City Council, with a memo including 11 ordinances City Leadership could adapt, in an effort to limit ICE operations in Biddeford. According to centers memo, "the Council may take the approach of Rockland and Lewiston and pass the attached ordinanc

"...the police department has expended roughly $35,000 in overtime funds, just in the matter of a month... As we continue to wait for the final results of what the AG is going to do, irrespective of anything else we should be made whole... because we didn't cause this event." August 25, 2026, A unique moment played out this past tuesday at the Biddeford City Council Meeting. During Biddeford City Council President Roger Beaupre's closing remarks of the meeting, while discussi

~Important to note, per ICE's current policy, the agency will only release body camera footage when it is in the "best interests" of the agency.~ August 13, 2026, According to the office of U.S. Senator Susan Collins, as of 2:00 PM today, all Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agents in the state of Maine, are now fully equipped with body-worn cameras. U.S. Senator Susan Collins released the following statement: "I am pleased to announce that as of today at 2pm, all ICE enf

"As you can see in the photos, individuals are now on site working to remove flowers that have wilted, and are actively replacing them with fresh flowers featuring vibrant colors." July 31, 2026, Following a social media post that was shared yesterday in Biddeford and surrounding areas, today at 6:00 PM, individuals begain gathering at the corner of Hill and Pool Streets, to "refresh" the flowers and candles that have been set up to honor the life of Johan Sebastián Durán Gue

~Featured Monthly Column~ By Senator Henry Ingwersen, District 32 "My heart goes out to Johan's family and to the beautiful, diverse and welcoming Biddeford community I am so proud to serve. Together, with love and action, we can rise above the violence and move toward a more just and peaceful future for everyone." July 30, 2026, There's a weight on me as I try to go about my life here at home today, harvesting honey, making our new dog Birdie feel at home and now writing thi

"Maine people, and all who call this country home, deserve clarity and accountability from DHS and from you, Mr. Secretary." - Maine Speaker of the House, Ryan Fecteau July 29, 2026, Earlier this morning, Speaker Ryan Fecteau, 65 State Representatives, and 16 State Senators, sent a letter to DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin regarding the fatal shooting of Johan Sebastian Durán Guerrero by ICE officers in Biddeford on July 13. The letter reads as follows: "Dear Secretary Mullin

By Danica Lamontagne, City of Biddeford Communications July 20, 2026, The Biddeford City Council will hold its first meeting on Tuesday, July 21, since the fatal shooting of Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero by federal immigration agents. The regularly scheduled meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. in the Little Theater at Biddeford High School to accommodate anticipated community attendance. Following the tragic shooting in Biddeford on Monday, July 13, Mayor Liam LaFountain and mem

"We urge an immediate policy change regarding agency branding. To help ensure clear accountability and avoid misleading the public, ICE personnel engaged in interior enforcement must immediately cease wearing tactical gear, vests, or uniforms labeled with the generic term "POLICE" or "POLICE ICE." July 20, 2026, Following 2 deadly ice involved shootings this past week, in a letter sent today to Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin, 39 Senators called for immediate

Statement from Mayor Liam LaFountain, 10:44 p.m., July 15, 2026 (Biddeford, Maine) The loss of Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero continues to weigh heavily on his family, friends, and the Biddeford community. As the investigation moves forward, I remain focused on supporting the family, protecting public safety, ensuring that residents have access to the resources they need, and advocating for a transparent and independent investigation. -I spoke with the Guerrero family’s lega

📰SACO | Man Flees on Foot as ICE Agents approach him January 29, 2026, Footage submitted to the Biddeford Buzz that was taken earlier this morning, appears to show a male fleeing on foot on Green Street in Saco Maine as he was approached by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. The individual who recorded the video wishes to remain anonymous.

"While the Department of Homeland Security does not confirm law enforcement operations, I can report that Secretary Noem has informed me that ICE has ended its enhanced activities in the State of Maine" January 29, 2026, According to U.S. Senator Susan Collins, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has ceased its enhanced operations in the State of Maine. The announcement comes after direct communicatio between Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem and Senator C

January 27, 2026, in a statement released yesterday from the leadership at the First Parish Congregational Church UCC located at 12 Beach St, Saco, the church informed the public of what they are claiming to be an illegal abduction by ICE of one of the members of their congregation. The statement from the church reads as follows: "This past Sunday, a member of our First Parish Congregational Church of Saco family, Makengo, welcomed a beautiful baby girl into the world. She is

"Like all nonprofits, Heart of Biddeford is required to be nonpartisan. Our role is not to support or oppose any political party or candidate, but to care for our community, and we invite you to join us." January 26, 2026, Below is a statement released today by Heart of Biddeford executive director Delilah Poupore regarding recent Immigrationand Customs Enforcement activity in Biddeford, please see below: "At Heart of Biddeford, we believe a vibrant, inclusive, and sustainabl

January 24, 2026, below is the updated statement we have received from Biddeford Mayor Liam LaFountain regarding ICE operating in Biddeford: "One week ago, I released a statement as information about federal enforcement activity and its local impacts were still evolving. Since then, conditions have changed and daily life in Biddeford is being affected. Families are staying home. Workers with valid documentation are calling out of their jobs. School absenteeism is rising. Staf

January 23, 2026, by now you probably have seen the press release given yesterday by Cumberland County Sheriff Kevin Joyce. Below is a joint statement issued by York County Sheriff William King and York County Manager Greg Zinser regarding the ICE arrest of a York County Jail corrections officer earlier this week. "Earlier this week, one of our York County Jail corrections officers was invited to an immigration appointment in Scarborough and when he arrived, was detained by U

January 21, 2026, We have recieved video confirmation from a local resident (who asked to remain anonymous) of ICE personnel at a house located on Porter Street. According to a local resident, "I saw at least 8 agents" approaching the home. The resident did not personally see anyone removed from the property but expressed frustration with the agents activity stating, "this is so scary and heartbreaking... go away ICE... leave them alone."

January 21, 2026, We have recieved video confirmation of ICE personnel at a residence located on Hubert Street. Multiple vehicles and officers were present.

"because if we don't come in, now your kids are going with us". January 21, 2026, We have recieved a video that shows that while conducting offical ICE activity in Biddeford, an ICE officer stated to an individual, "because if we don't come in, now your kids are going with us". This is the first instance any behavior such as this has been reported to our team.

January 16, 2026, Below is the statement we just received from Biddeford Mayor Liam LaFountain regarding reports of potential Federal Immigration Enforcement: "In recent days, reports of possible federal immigration enforcement activity in Maine have raised understandable anxiety, questions, and fear for some residents, families, and businesses in Biddeford. We recognize that uncertainty of this nature can be deeply unsettling, particularly when information is incomplete or e