News across Greater Portland, ME
Waste Reduction Committee- October 2026 Recycle Tip
Try This Trick! Show Off Your Recycling Skills This Halloween and drop off your candy wrappers at GoGo Refill where they will be recycled in partnership with Terracycle. Thank you for keeping recyclable materials out of the landfill.
Men’s soccer retains longest unbeaten streak since 2012, women’s volleyball starts UAA Round Robin play and other news
Golf On Saturday, the men’s golf team started play at the two-day Bowdoin College Invitational in Brunswick, ME. At the end of the first two rounds, the Violets placed second out of the 16 teams competing, trailing Tufts University by one stroke. NYU ended the day with a total of…
Frederick Street Milling and Paving Begins September 30
The City of Cumberland will conduct milling and paving on Frederick Street, from just above Centre Street to Queen City Drive, along the section of Frederick Street that runs parallel to the McMullen Bridge, from September 30 to October 2.
Water Pressure Issues in the Seton Drive & Haystack Mountain Area
The City of Cumberland is aware of reports of low water pressure and potential water loss affecting residents in the Seton Drive and Haystack Mountain area. Water Department crews are currently on site actively investigating and working to resolve it.
Supreme Court vote shadows Maine Sen. Susan Collins in her first race after abortion rights decision
GORHAM, Maine (AP) — For years, Planned Parenthood's endorsement of Susan Collins was enough to persuade Erin Evans to vote for Maine's longtime U.S. senator, believing that the moderate Republican would protect abortion access.
November 3, 2026 State & Municipal General Election
Get info about the November 3, 2026 State & Municipal General Election.
November 3, 2026 Election Information
Applications for absentee ballots for the November 3, 2026 Election are now available.
Sewer Customers: Learn More About Your Next Bill
Find information about past billing errors, our bill credit process, and upcoming changes to sewer billing rates. Contact us at 207-286-9387 or sewerbilling@biddefordmaine.org with questions not answered here.
Jessica Muise Nominated as Biddeford City Councilor for Ward 4
Mayor Liam LaFountain has nominated Jessica Muise as the City of Biddeford’s next City Councilor for Ward 4 for the remainder of the current term, which expires in December 2027. Her appointment is subject to confirmation by the City Council on Sept. 1.
City Manager Search Information
Mayor Liam LaFountain and the Biddeford City Council have contracted with Gerrish Municipal Consulting Services of Brunswick, Maine to conduct a search for the next City Manager.
Mayor LaFountain Update on the Shooting of Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero and Ongoing Developments
Read the latest statement from Mayor Liam LaFountain.
City of Biddeford Announces 2026 Employee and Volunteer of the Year Honorees
The City of Biddeford recognized outstanding contributions from staff and community members at its annual Employee and Volunteer Appreciation Banquet at the J. Richard Martin Community Center.