By Tammy Wells, York County Government media August 20, 2026, When you’re older or have disabilities, getting to a medical appointment, to the market, the library, community center or elsewhere – places where you need to be or want to be – happens in a couple of ways: Those who are able and have an available vehicle drive there. York County Commissioner Justin Chenette and Age-Friendly Saco Director Jean Saunders talk transportation policy at a forum that drew participatio

August 19, 2026, At last night's City Council meeting, individuals representing the Biddeford Community Recovery Center (BCRC), spoke before Mayor LaFountain and the Biddeford City Council, sharing both the purpose and vision of a community recovery center located in Biddeford, as well as to request an "event fee waiver" for their organization's ulcoming "2nd Annual Recovery Revival of York County (RR)" event. The revival event, scheduled to take place on September 12, 2026 f

~Letter to the Buzz~ By Kelsey Cummings, Ward 5 August 19, 2026, Obviously, how the government should work is a hot topic right now. But it should work, right? There’s a difference between a dysfunctional government and a non-functioning one, and now we’re far past the breaking point. Biddeford has endured everything from delays in codes, vacancies throughout the city, misconduct, lawsuits, late audits, federal employees intimidating our communities, skyrocketing rent, never-

"I did not hear back from the auditor last week". - Cornell Knight, Biddeford Interim City Manager August 18, 2026, After over a year of waiting with multiple delays and approval of additional expenses to cover the work, Biddeford residents were once again informed, that the City of Biddeford’s 2024 financial audit (yes you read the date right), is still not complete. At tonight's city council meeting, Interim City Manager Cornell Knight informed Mayor LaFountain and the Bidd

"Thank you for helping us make the Biddeford Food Pantry a welcoming place for all." - Don Bisson, President and Director, Biddeford Food Pantry August 18, 2026, Back on June 24, 2026 the Biddeford Food Pantry put out a public ask requesting assistance to "restore a community landmark"; the flower box located on the corner of Elm Street and Cutts Street. Well folks, we're happy to report, that the community answered their call! The request intially shared by the Pantry read,