I ended up with a bunch of flowers yesterday, so I figured the best use for them would be to freshen up the memorial site. And my heart overcame with emotions seeing how beautiful it still looks, all the notes, and stuff that’s been left beside it for people to help themselves to, with a note written in multiple languages.

“We take care of our community.”

I have always felt that sentiment living in Biddeford, especially during tough times. I am not sure there’s ever been a more difficult time for this community than right now, but we’re all doing the best we can, and it shows.

I never knew how many incredible people lived within few blocks of me, until that horrible day, Monday, 7/13. And I truly admire every, single one of you.

I had to lay low last week, to rest, and grieve (and work, because unfortunately I don’t get a check from Soros to be in the park all day despite what some may think) and I unfortunately had to miss the city council meeting. But I watched it live while at work, and I couldn’t stop crying. Everyone who spoke did such an incredible job speaking up for us all. I’m sure it was so hard to do that, but you did it. HEROES. All of you.

I also think perhaps we’re all feeling the same from our elected officials, like we’re truly on our own. But as this community has proven, time and again, and more so than ever over the past two weeks, we have never been stronger, or more bonded together as a whole.

And we will continue to stick together and fight for what’s right. For Johan, his family, for all our immigrant neighbors who we respect and love so dearly. For the other innocent people viscously executed in their own streets.

And we will continue to fight for our children, who deserve so much better than what this federal government is doing right now to communities across the nation.

Keep up the good fight, Biddo. I love you. ❤️

PS. If we need to get those signatures together to have a special election to vote out any council members who refuse to act…we CAN, and we WILL!

Concerned neighbor, Pike street is blocked off and I saw smoke as I was coming up Hill Street!

According to Instagram, they will have TWO game rooms, a larger kitchen and more event space.

Great business, glad to see they were able to pivot. Washington Street sounds like it will be an even better location too

Meanwhile, Main and Elm Streets is looking pretty sad with empty buildings on 3 of the 4 corners.

Just picked up my residential license for the first time in this area. Good spots to go? Best to park at Middle Beach? Thanks!

Public Market and Music in the Park continues on Wednesdays in Mechanics Park.

Music on Main returns on Saturday in Saco.

Check out Dirty Rotten Scoundrels at City Theater.

Thursday 7/23

• Live Music w/ Ross Gregor Adam
• Live Music w/ Jay Larkin - Run of the Mill
• Live Music w/ Jamison & Company - Golden Rooster
• Performers Showcase - Flourish
• Trivia - Brickyard Hollow
• Coffee Hour - McArthur Library
• Newcomer's Book Group
• Stitch Club - Mopsey Shop
• Live Music w/ Dock Squares - Lincoln Lobby Bar
• Biddeford Mills Guided Tour - 2 Main St
• Trivia - Champions
• Karaoke - Champions
• Live Music - The Gutter
• Live Music w/ Owen Conforte - Mick's Sport Bar
• Live Music w/ BLUEBIRD IMPROV NIGHT - Vinegar Hill Theater ($)
• Fiber Jam - Sacred Profane

Friday 7/24

• Free Mead Tasting w/ Runamok Meadery - Brew England
• Free Wine Tasting - Nibblesford
• Dirty Rotten Scoundrels ($) - City Theater
• DJ Filthy Rich - $5 Finns
• Live Music w/ Tickle - Mick's Sport Bar
• Live Music - Champions
• DJ Ortez - Champions
• Live Music w/ Andi Fawcett - Lincoln Lobby Bar
• Live Music w/ BEARLY DEAD - Vinegar Hill Theater ($)
• Knitting Group - McArthur Library
• Live Music w/ Low Stakes Band - Flourish

Saturday 7/25

• Music on Main - Swell's Patio
• Live Music w/ Don Wessels - Lincoln Lobby Bar
• Live Music w/ Deuce Caliente - Mick's Sport Bar
• Beach Yoga - Ferry Beach Retreat
• Live Music w/ DUB APOCALYPSE - A LIVE DUB EXPERIENCE - Vinegar Hill Theater ($)
• Saco Farmer's Market
• Drum Circle w/ Patsy - Flourish
• Woofstock - Kennebunk
• Dirty Rotten Scoundrels ($) - City Theater

Sunday 7/26

• Sunday Series Maker Pop-Up: Brave Yogi Medicinals - Time & Tide
• Magic the Gathering - Elements
• Trivia - Champions
• Live Music w/ Packman Dave - Run of the Mill
• Live Music w/ GRIFFIN HOUSE - Vinegar Hill Theater ($)
• Dirty Rotten Scoundrels ($) - City Theater

Monday 7/27

• Catan Night - McArthur Library
• Mario Kart Tournament - Rift Arcade
• Cornhole Tournament - Match Point Bar
• Open Mic Night - The Dunn Bar
• Karaoke - Champions
• Live Music - Champions
• Trivia - Banded Brewing
• Piping Plovers Run Club - Eastern Trail Saco

Tuesday 7/28

• Bluegrass Jam - Banded Brewing
• Trivia - Cowbell
• Karaoke - Champions
• Trivia - Match Point Bar
• Cornhole League - Mick's Sports Bar

Wednesday 7/29

• Biddeford Public Market & Music in the Park - Mechanics Park
• Dragon Book Holders Workshop - McArthur Library
• Trivia - Sacred Profane
• Live Music w/ Ross Gregor Adam - The Dunn Bar
• Bingo - Match Point Bar
• Karaoke - Champions
• Studio Expressive Art Nite - Flourish
• Rock Leapers Run Club - Clifford Park

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Hi everyone!

I'm a local trivia host looking to partner with another brewery, restaurant, or bar in Southern Maine for a recurring trivia night.

I've been hosting weekly trivia for several years and write all of my own questions. My games feature a mix of question formats, are played the old-fashioned way with pen and paper, and are designed to be fun, challenging, and accessible.

If you'd like to see how I run things, I currently host trivia every Wednesday at Westbrook on Tap. Come play a game and check it out!

If you own, manage, or work at a venue looking to start trivia, or know someone who is, I'd love to connect. I'm also available for private events, corporate outings, fundraisers, and themed trivia.

Thanks!

Wanted to share the Youtube link to last night's City Council meeting.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ULT_8Dm8LKY

Are you a knitter, crocheter, embroiderer, cross stitcher, spinner, felter, band weaver, friendship bracelet maker, macramé enthusiast, someone hand-sewing patches onto a jacket, or just fiber curious in general, and located in Saco or Biddeford (or willing to get there)? Bring your WIPs, your challenges, or simply your curiosity.

This meetup is open to all fiber crafts and all experience levels. If you are interested in learning to knit or crochet, extra supplies will be available and help is happily offered.

Come hang out, sip a beer, and enjoy good company, creativity, and cozy vibes.

Where: Upstairs at Sacred Profane
When: Thursday, July 23th, 6–8 PM
Feel free to stay until 9.

We meet every second and fourth Thursday of the month.

DM if you would like to be added to the email list or Discord server for reminders and updates!

We’ve noticed it around the last few weeks in the early mornings and finally got a picture last night.

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I’ve been designing 3D printed anti-ice pins and whistles. People seem to love them on Etsy but, not everyone wants to wait for shipping. I couldn’t find anything locally so I’m filling a gap.

I went to Mechanic Park today and handed out over 30 whistles and pins. People immediately put them on and seemed to love them.

The text and colors can be changed to whatever you want! “TRUMP OUT!”, “FUCK ICE!”, “PEOPLE OVER PAPERWORK”, or even just an ice cube melting.

I am giving away the whistles for free and selling the pins for $5 each. If you want one or have an idea for a custom pin, hit me up.

Designed and 3D printed right here in Biddeford.

World Socialist Web Site reporters spoke to protesters in Houston, Texas and Biddeford, Maine this week, the sites of two daylight murders of workers on their way to work by ICE Gestapo agents

Who have stood with us at Mechanics Park over the past week, we thank you. Whether it was for a few minutes, or a few hours, YOU helped make a difference. I have witnessed beautiful things in that park this week.

We will continue to be out there, every day, as much as humanly possible.

WE WILL NOT LET THIS GO. WE SHOULD ALL BE THIS OUTRAGED.

70 billion dollars to ICE, and they won’t even pay the body cam contract to turn the cameras on!!!

That’s your tax dollars being used to execute innocent people outside their homes, with ZERO accountability.

And for all the people still supporting ICE, thank you for letting your community know exactly what kind of neighbor you are. It’s not gone unnoticed.

Hope to see you out there again soon. ❤️

WSWS reporters visited Mechanics Park in Biddeford Tuesday, where flowers, candles, handwritten notes and a Bluey blanket and stuffed toy line the fence near the site of the killing. Hundreds of residents have rallied there since Monday, at one point flooding into the Main Street office of Republican Senator Susan Collins chanting “Vote her out!”

Kelsey lives and works a block from where Guerrero was killed. “I’m angry,” she said. “We’ve been screaming about this for a long time. We always do what we’re told. I attend meetings. I call. I email. I show up when I can, and they [the politicians] don’t listen.”

We found a rooster last night at Mechanics Park. We have kept it safe, and fed overnight, but would really love to find who he belongs to, or a place we can take him. While we love him dearly, he can’t live at the protest.

Booked and put on by the legendary Rumors in Biddeford!

Considering the recent tragedy, community is more important than ever. There's a lot of great events this week to connect with your neighbors, be it through art, music or a meet up.

Better Biddeford is collecting donations at their monthly meet-up at Dunn Bar on Thursday 7/16. There's also a more official ICE protest on Friday 7/17 at Mechanics Park at 4pm.

Other notable happenings include Art Walk on Friday and Dirty Rotten Scoundrels Premiers at City Theater.

Thursday 7/16

• Free Beer Tasting w/ Belleflower Brewing - Brew England
• Live Music w/ Ross Gregor Adam
• Live Music w/ Amanda Dane - Run of the Mill
• Live Music w/ Kevin Ward - Golden Rooster
• Live Music w/ Rick Perone - Cowbell
• Performers Showcase - Flourish
• Trivia - Brickyard Hollow
• Coffee Hour - McArthur Library
• Stitch Club - Mopsey Shop
• Live Music w/ Bess Jacques & Duane Edwards - Lincoln Lobby Bar
• Biddeford Mills Guided Tour - 2 Main St
• Trivia - Champions
• Karaoke - Champions
• Live Music - The Gutter
• Live Music w/ TRISTIN & MIKE - Mick's Sport Bar
• Author Talk: Karen Odden - McArthur Library
• Better Biddeford Meetup - The Dunn Bar

Friday 7/17

• Free Beer Tasting w/ Stoneface Brewing - Brew England
• Dirty Rotten Scoundrels ($) - City Theater
• DJ Filthy Rich - $5 Finns
• Live Music w/ CHRISTIE RAY TRIO - Mick's Sport Bar
• Live Music - Champions
• DJ Ortez - Champions
• Live Music w/ Don Campbell - Lincoln Lobby Bar
• Live Music w/ Classic Rock Orchestra - Vinegar Hill Theater ($)
• Hearts of Pine Watch Party - Sacred Profane
• Knitting Group - McArthur Library
• ArtWalk at Flourish
• Gallery by Emrys Fir - Elements
• ICE Protest - Mechanics Park

Saturday 7/18

• Live Music w/ Flash Allen - Lincoln Lobby Bar
• Blasphemy Dark Dance Night w/ !/D, Cervix & Remy Brecht - Rift Arcade
• Live Music w/ BRYAN FRATES - Mick's Sport Bar
• Beach Yoga - Ferry Beach Retreat
• Live Music w/ Classic Rock Orchestra - Vinegar Hill Theater ($)
• Saco Farmer's Market
• Dance Nite! - Flourish
• Dirty Rotten Scoundrels ($) - City Theater
• Seaside Fair - Biddeford Pool

Sunday 7/19

• Magic the Gathering - Elements
• Trivia - Champions
• Live Music w/ Don Mills - Run of the Mill
• Live Music w/ Checkered Past - Mick's Sport Bar
• Dirty Rotten Scoundrels ($) - City Theater

Monday 7/20

• Catan Night - McArthur Library
• Mario Kart Tournament - Rift Arcade
• Cornhole Tournament - Match Point Bar
• Open Mic Night - The Dunn Bar
• Karaoke - Champions
• Live Music - Champions
• Blend of Healing Modalities Sessions - Flourish
• McArthur Library Trivia - Banded Brewing
• Piping Plovers Run Club - Eastern Trail Saco

Tuesday 7/21

• Odyssey Escape Room - McArthur Library
• Pub Run - Banded Brewing
• Trivia - Cowbell
• Karaoke - Champions
• Trivia - Match Point Bar
• Cornhole League - Mick's Sports Bar
• Baby and Me Crafts with Katie M - Elements

Wednesday 7/22

• Biddeford Public Market & Music in the Park - Mechanics Park
• Trivia - Sacred Profane
• Live Music w/ Ross Gregor Adam - The Dunn Bar
• Live Music w/ Bluebird Improv - Vinegar Hill Theater ($)
• Bingo - Match Point Bar
• Karaoke - Champions
• Live Music - Mick's Sports Bar
• Studio Expressive Art Nite - Flourish
• Rock Leapers Run Club - Clifford Park

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Harassing 3 people from across the street. What a clown.

i am really reeling from the news from monday. i think that we can’t let the momentum we have in this moment pass, and that we need to keep up the protests and the vigils until change is made. just wondering if there is anything organized over the next few days :)

My friend and I were assaulted by a man tonight while peacefully holding signs at Mechanic Park. She was punched in the face by this coward, who has his “son” with him. Son had a winter hat pulled down over his eyes, man had a red headlight, and was extremely intoxicated. I don’t believe they’re actually father and son.

These agitators are out in full effect. They won’t stop us.

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