Woman dies after being hit by Amtrak Downeaster near Biddeford

The 27-year-old woman died at the scene just south of the Main Street railroad crossing, Biddeford police said.

Biddeford woman wins sexual abuse lawsuit against former family friend

An eight-person federal jury ruled in favor of Julia Russell Thursday, ordering Philip Chenevert to pay $4.5 million in damages.

Kora Shriners install new leadership

Jim Bennett of Biddeford has been elected to serve as potentate.

Biddeford woman details childhood abuse allegations against family friend

Julia Russell, 36, is suing Philip Chenevert, 73, in federal court, accusing him of sexually abusing her when she was between 6 and 8 years old.

Man accused in lawsuit of assaulting girls in ’90s says medical conditions make that impossible

Julia Russell is suing Philip Chenevert, a former family friend who she says sexually abused her as a young girl.

Southern Maine residents say they’re being priced out of once-affordable city

A Biddeford task force has spent the last year looking at strategies to preserve and create affordable housing as revitalization makes the city a more desirable place to live.

Former House Speaker Fecteau to advise Gov. Mills on housing, workforce initiatives

As a senior adviser, Fecteau will help develop policy solutions for housing development and land use, as well as workforce, innovation and economic opportunities.

Two men settle claims of sexual abuse against former Biddeford police officer

They claimed Norman Gaudette sexually abused them when they were teenagers. He was investigated at the time but never charged.

Southern Maine wildlife refuge calendar available

Biddeford Starbucks workers join nationwide ‘Red Cup Rebellion’ strike

Striking workers are demanding Starbucks fully staff union stores and bargain in good faith.