~Rare 1-in-100-million ‘ghost’ lobster named Casper informs DNA research at University of New England and will join first-of-its-kind study exploring the genetic basis of unusual lobster coloration~ By Alan Bennett, Asst. Director of Communications, University of New England September 21, 2026, A rare white lobster estimated to occur in just 1 in 100 million such animals has arrived at the University of New England in Maine, where it will join ongoing research into the geneti

~Biddeford and Saco Middle Schools Open New stem+M Labs - Creating an earlier pathway to technical careers thanks to $1M U.S. Navy, Department of War grant~ By Karen Garnett, Saco and Biddeford School Departments September 17, 2026, Middle school students in Biddeford and Saco now have the opportunity to discover whether their future might be in engineering, advanced manufacturing, automation, design, or the skilled trades, years before they need to choose a career path. New

"Any cleanup that is related to unhoused individuals and/or their belongings is assisted by Code Enforcement, which is why they were present during the cleanup along with Public Works." September 17, 2026, According to Biddeford City officials, "The City received a complaint from a park volunteer earlier this week regarding sanitation issues with the park at 315 Main Street. There were two freestanding walls in the corner of the park, and the space behind them was being used

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