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🌱 ICE increases Scarborough security as protests over Biddeford shooting continue

Biddeford, Maine Patch AM: a 4 min read

Coffee in hand, Biddeford? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • ICE increases Scarborough security as protests over Biddeford shooting continue
  • Biddeford fatal shooting appears in CNN's 2026 retrospective
  • York's village tree faces removal, but relocation remains possible

Also on today's calendar: The Slambovian Circus Of Dreams and 13 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Sun and clouds, with a high of 53 and low of 37 degrees.
  • Thursday: Cloudy, temps: high: 48, low: 37.
  • Friday: Cooler with a little rain, with a high of 41 and low of 34 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. ICE increases security at Scarborough facility amid vandalism, armed protests (wmtw.com) — Protests following an ICE agent's fatal shooting of Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero in Biddeford continue outside the agency's Scarborough facility. ICE says vandalism and armed protesters prompted increased security there. The Maine Immigrant Rights Coalition says recently observed vehicles are assigned to building security, not immigration enforcement.
   

2. 2026 In Review Fast Facts (ktvz.com) — CNN's 2026 retrospective includes the July 13 fatal shooting of Joan Sebastian Durán Guerrero by an ICE officer in Biddeford. The brief entry appears in a broader timeline of national and international developments, with no additional details about the shooting or its aftermath.
   

3. Judge rules against appeal to save York Village tree; relocation still on table (seacoastonline.com) — York Village's Christmas tree could still be relocated after a judge rejected a resident's appeal to stop its removal. Town officials are exploring a move with their contractor, but warn that delays to the $4.1 million village redesign could add thousands of dollars in costs.
   

4. Governor-elect Hannah Pingree announces names to help lead transition (wgan.com) — Biddeford Mayor Liam LaFountain will help guide Governor-elect Hannah Pingree's transition as she prepares to take office in January. He is among 22 people named to a team that will seek candidates for 15 cabinet posts and a Workers Compensation Board appointment, drawing on leaders from business, labor and healthcare.
   

5. Batson River Portland temporarily closed after a fire (pressherald.com) — Batson River's Biddeford location remains open while its Portland restaurant temporarily closes after a small fire Tuesday. The company said no employees or customers were affected and promised to contact people whose reservations or events could be disrupted. The fire's cause remains unclear.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • a progression in relearning to use my hands...
    tonight its was able to use my right hand enough to hold a pizza cutter enough to cut a pizza into something akin to slices, (see photo of end result… (Nextdoor South St)
  • Circle K posted a job opening for Food Service/Deli Associate, Full or Part Time in Biddeford. Apply here.
  • The TJX Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Merchandise Associate in Biddeford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Biddeford here.

Ok Biddeford! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Biddeford

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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Biddeford

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.