Biddeford history: Mayor highlights city's proud immigrant roots

Biddeford, Maine, has a historic reputation for welcoming immigrants and resisting hate groups, exemplified by its successful opposition to a Ku Klux Klan march in 1924. Recently, community protests and vigils followed the fatal shooting of a Colombian man by a federal immigration officer, highlighting the city’s ongoing commitment to supporting immigrant residents. The city's diverse history includes waves of French Canadian and Irish workers and recent arrivals, reinforcing its identity as a resilient, immigrant-friendly community.

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