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From the Office or Representative Chellie Pingree November 11, 2026, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) released the following statement in response to a New York Times investigation revealing that ICE armed and deployed David Brouillette before reviewing his background check findings: ICE handed David Brouillette a gun and sent him into Maine communities before anyone at the agency had reviewed his background check. The agency restricted his access to certain computer s

By Tammy Wells, York County government media November 10, 2026, Arthur “Art” Cleaves will be taking on a new role with York County government – designed to advance programs like coastal resilience along with other initiatives with a countywide benefit – upon his retirement from emergency management on Jan. 1. York County Commissioners voted unanimously to name Cleaves as Director of Strategic Initiatives and Special Projects at their Wednesday, Nov. 4 meeting. It is a new pos

"...the termination clause of the contract states the city may terminate employment without cause, however will require a 6 month salary lump sum payout." November 5, 2026, At tonight's City Council Meeting Biddeford City councilors voted Unanimously approving and officially hiring Laurie Smith as Biddeford's newest City Manager. Laurie Smith accepts her new contract as City Manager for the City of Biddeford Smith's contract goes into effect on December 29, 2026. Mayor Liam L

"...the termination clause of the contract states the city may terminate employment without cause, however will require a 6 month salary lump sum payout." October 29, 2026, According to the proposed contract from the City of Biddeford for the Hiring of the New City Manager Laurie Smith, if approved at the city council meeting scheduled for November, 5, 2026, Smith will receive: -215k/Year -24 Paid Vacation Days -Health Insurance -Life Insurance -$600/month Vehicle Allowance.

By Danica Lamontagne, City of Biddeford October 27, 2026, Mayor Liam LaFountain and the Biddeford City Council are pleased to announce Laurie Smith as their choice for Biddeford’s next City Manager. The Council will vote to confirm a three-year agreement with Smith at their meeting on November 5, 2026. “I’m pleased to nominate Laurie Smith to serve as Biddeford’s next City Manager,” said Mayor LaFountain. “Her extensive municipal experience, financial acumen, and management

By RANDY SEAVER & JOSHUA WOLFE Biddeford Gazette / Biddeford Buzz Full HD Debate Below👇 The two men hoping to represent Biddeford’s District 133 in the Maine House of Representatives answered a series of questions from local journalists during a sometimes-heated debate on Sunday. Incumbent Democrat Marc Malon is being challenged for a third consecutive term by veteran city councilor Marc Lessard who is making his first bid for statewide office as an unenrolled candidate. (L-

October 19, 2026 Dear Biddeford Buzz, As coastal Mainers, we have seen firsthand the devastating power that storms can have on our shores, from severe erosion along Saco’s beaches to flood damage across Old Orchard Beach. Protecting our coastline is not an abstract policy debate; it is an urgent necessity for our homes, businesses, and working waterfronts. Gubernatorial Candidate Hannah Pingree and Saco resident Eduard Chenette That’s why, with my background in environmental

Submitted by City of Biddeford and University of New England October 8, 2026, The City of Biddeford and the University of New England have announced an important milestone in a collaborative effort to advance key projects that support education, research, economic vitality, and the long-term interests of the Biddeford community. On October 6, the Biddeford City Council voted to lift the moratorium affecting the University's proposed research pier and Decary Hall renovation pr