By Joshua Wolfe, The Biddeford Buzz Hakuna Matata (HM) is the newest bar to open in Downtown Biddeford and received their Liquor License approval from Biddeford City Council just 3 months ago on August 18, 2026. Owned by Bernard Katende and technically located at 193 Main Street, the bar is housed in the former location of the old Adam’s Street Pub, with the entrance to the establishment located on Adams Street across from Biddeford City Hall. According to Disney’s major moti

October 6, 2026, According to Old Orchard Beach Police Department, On October 4th, 2026, Kenneth Pirkola 33yrs of age of Shapleigh Maine was arrested by Old Orchard Beach Police Department and charged with five counts of Gross Sexual Assault Title 17-A-253.2.F Class C, five counts of Sexual Abuse of a Minor Title 17-A-254.1.A2 Class C , one count of Criminal Restraint Title 17-A-302.1.A.3 Class D, and one count of Tampering With a Witness Title 17-A-454.1.A2 Class C. Kenneth

"In addition to the charges listed in the indictment warrant, Moscillo was also charged with Refusing to Submit to Arrest or Detention with Force Causing Injury." June 12, 2026, Acoording to a press release from Scarborough Police Department, "On June 5, 2026, the Scarborough Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division obtained an indictment warrant for Matthew Moscillo, 38, of Biddeford, Maine. The warrant charged Moscillo with Class A Gross Sexual Assault, Class C U

May 11, 2026, According to a release from The Biddeford Police Department, "On April 17, 2026, Biddeford Regional Communication Center (BRCC) received a telephone call from Northeast Ambulance reporting that one of its ambulances had just been stolen from the hospital in Biddeford. Northeast Ambulance had an active tracking device on the stolen ambulance and was able to provide live updates on the vehicle’s location. After gathering all pertinent information, the caller was

April 26, 2026, At approximately 1:00 - 1:15 AM this morning, Biddeford Police aressted and charged 27 year old Scott Allen of Biddeford. Allen was charged with Domestic Violence, a class D misdemeanor, and was transported to the York County Jail. Allen remained incarcerated until 12:35 PM today and was released after posting $200 cash bail. Class D crimes in Maine are considered a serious misdemeanor and are punishable by up to 364 days in jail, a $2,000 fine, and carry sign

⚠️WARNING EXPLICIT LANGUAGE⚠️ 📰BIDDEFORD | Man on Bike Arrested UPDATE: 48 year old David Bushnell of Biddeford was arrested and booked on the following 3 charges: 1) FAILURE TO PROVIDE CORRECT NAME & ADDRESS 2) OBSTRUCTING GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION 3) REFUSING TO SUBMIT TO ARREST OR DETENTION, PHYSICAL FORCE April 13, 2026, At approximately 11:05 PM on April 12, Biddeford Police Department apprehended a male individual riding a bicycle in the area of Elm and Cutts. The ind

March 24, 2026, according to reports from the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife, the "Maine Warden Service is seeking information regarding a snowmobile rider that caused over $20,000 worth of damage to a local nursery in Dayton." According to a release from the department, "At some point between Thursday, February 26 and Saturday, February 28, someone took a snowmobile off the marked trail and rode through a roped off area, running over and damaging numerous sm

March 5, 2026, According to the Old Orchard Beach Police Department, at approximately 12:49 AM, Old Orchard Beach Police Officers conducting proactive traffic enforcement initiated a motor vehicle stop. Officers identified the vehicle operator as Joshua A. Poissant, 38, of Arundel, Maine. A subsequent investigation revealed that Poissant was currently on two sets of bail conditions. Officers requested that a K-9 respond to the location to conduct a drug sniff of the vehicle.

March 2, 2026, According to officials, on February 13th, Old Orchard Police were called to a residence of reports of a physical altercation between two males. Upon arrival, officers found a male who had sustained severe trauma to his face; the individual was bleeding from their mouth and was missing several of their teeth. Following a brief “investigation”, Old Orchard Police arrested 51 year old Adam Goodwin. Goodwin was brought to the York County Jail at approximately 3:45

January 31, 2026, According to the Old Orchard Beach Police Department, The individual responsible for the January 22nd attempted burglary on Ocean Park Road has been identified as Austin Gardner, 19, of Bangor, Maine. Austin Gardner "Through investigative follow-up and information received from the public, Gardner was identified and charged in connection with this incident", read the department's release. Charges include: Class E – Possession of Burglary Tools Class C – Aggr