By Karen Garnett, Biddeford School Department September 14, 2026, A new collection of student-created stained glass panels is illuminating the main office at Biddeford High School (BHS), showcasing what is possible when creative teaching, hands-on learning, and community support come together. The project, titled “Illuminating the Tiger Inside,” was funded through a $1,000 Biddeford Education Foundation (BEF) teacher mini-grant, which offers educators mini-grants to bring inn

Episode 1: Here's Where Things Stand "Biddeford | Addiction and Opioid Settlement Funds “Is the city of Bidderford effectively utilizing opioid settlement funds to fight the current opioid crisis plaguing its residents.” September 10, 2026, Per city ordinance adopted in 2024, Biddeford’s City Council received its required annual Opioid Settlement Fund update at their September 1st city council meeting. According to Jake Hammer, Biddeford’s General Assistance Administrator, si

By Karen Garnett, Biddeford School Department September 10, 2026, Patricia “Patsy” Gendron, a lifelong Biddeford resident who spent 25 years serving students and educators throughout the Biddeford School Department, has been appointed to the School Committee. Gendron will represent Ward 6, filling the vacant seat previously held by Meagan Desjardins. The School Committee confirmed Gendron’s appointment at its September 9, 2026, meeting following her nomination by Mayor and Sc

"Allegedly once all of the students exited the bus per the drivers instructions, the bus driver then left the students at the high school, and then completed their evening route returning the bus back to "base" - the students were left at the high school to seek alternate transportation on their own." September 9, 2026, This morning we've received multiple reports regarding an incident that took place yesterday at the Biddeford High School. For those who are unaware, differen

"As the founder of Biddeford Ballet, Reynolds brings her knowledge, artistry and guidance to a new home — a place where dancers of all ages can discover their potential, refine their craft, and experience the joy of movement… students will be trained in both classical Vaganova (Russian) and Cecchetti (Italian) methods as well as contemporary ballet " September 8, 2026, This evening, Biddeford Ballet, Biddeford's newest business located on its historic Main Street, held a ribb