By Sean Mckenna, Local Artist and Biddeford Resident "Events like Artists By The Sea remind us that culture doesn't only exist in large cities or famous museums. It exists here— in small coastal villages, community centers, local galleries, and in the hands of people who simply love creating." July 30, 2026, Every summer, as the salt air drifts across Biddeford Pool and the peninsula fills with visitors and lifelong residents alike, something special happens inside the Bidde

By Jason G Litalien, Esq, Contributing Writer, Independent Candidate Maine Senate 32 July 30, 2026, Four new laws took effect yesterday, all aimed at helping Mainers with food costs, child care, and mental health. They're well-intentioned. They also all cost money — and that money comes from the same place: your taxes. Here's a plain-English rundown of what each one does, what it costs, and who actually benefits. Then we'll look at a different funding model — one that's gaini

~Featured Monthly Column~ By Senator Henry Ingwersen, District 32 "My heart goes out to Johan's family and to the beautiful, diverse and welcoming Biddeford community I am so proud to serve. Together, with love and action, we can rise above the violence and move toward a more just and peaceful future for everyone." July 30, 2026, There's a weight on me as I try to go about my life here at home today, harvesting honey, making our new dog Birdie feel at home and now writing thi

"Maine people, and all who call this country home, deserve clarity and accountability from DHS and from you, Mr. Secretary." - Maine Speaker of the House, Ryan Fecteau July 29, 2026, Earlier this morning, Speaker Ryan Fecteau, 65 State Representatives, and 16 State Senators, sent a letter to DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin regarding the fatal shooting of Johan Sebastian Durán Guerrero by ICE officers in Biddeford on July 13. The letter reads as follows: "Dear Secretary Mullin

By Tammy Wells, York County government media July 29, 2026, There has been a big change in how medical and behavioral health is delivered at York County Jail – a system that will also carry over to the new York County Recovery Center when the facility goes online, targeted to take place early in 2027. York County Government’s new Integrated Medical and Behavioral Health Division began providing care at the jail on July 1. And as the York County Commissioners and county admin