"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

“Biddeford residents raised legitimate questions about whether that longstanding shoreline protection was being honored,” Mayor Liam LaFountain said. “We wanted those questions investigated, and we deserved answers.” By Danica Lamontagne, City of Biddeford September 8, 2026, The City of Biddeford will conclude its pending appeal concerning the Saco River Corridor Commission’s 2024 approval of the University of New England research pier after the Commission voted to extend UNE

"I’m not going to have it removed. That’s my call, not the teacher’s." - Jeremy Ray, Superintendent, Biddeford and Saco Schools September 2, 2026, Earlier today a letter was shared to social media by a parent of a student attending school in Biddeford. The letter was sent to Superintendent Jeremy Ray and was outlining the parents concerns about a pride flag that was currently displayed in a elementary classroom in a Biddeford school. Ray's response to the parent is included b

By Heart of Biddeford "This year’s festival will feature an expanded lineup of live and roaming musicians, accordion players, pop-up performances and participatory music and dance, including the chance to learn some steps and join in barn dancing right on Lincoln Street." September 2, 2026, Heart of Biddeford’s Oktoberfest returns to Lincoln Street on Saturday, Sept. 26, from noon - 6 p.m., bringing back local beer, bratwurst, stein hoisting and other favorites -- while addin

MaineHousing Awards More Than $2 Million To Help Prevent Student Homelessness In Maine Schools August 31, 2026, In a report released on August 10, 2026 by MaineHousing, the organization announced it was awarding more than $2 million to seven Maine school districts through the Student Homelessness Prevention Program (SHPP) with 240k of the funds awarded to the Biddeford School Department. The SHPP supports local efforts expected to serve nearly 1,300 students and their familie