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By Chelsea Miller, Sr. Communications Manager, Saco and Biddeford Savings Aug. 14, 2026, Saco & Biddeford Savings is pleased to announce a $90,000 contribution in support of MaineHealth Maine Medical Center Portland’s new Emergency Psychiatric Assessment, Treatment and Healing (EmPATH) unit, a project designed to improve behavioral health crisis care and help ease pressure on the hospital’s emergency department. The EmPATH unit, expected to open Monday, August 17, will provi

August 13, 2026, According to the Biddeford Recreation Department, "there has been a confirmed sighting of a great white shark near our local beaches this morning". After contacting the department directly, we've learned that the great white was spotted in the area of Granite Point and Timber Point and was heading towards Fortunes Rock. The sighting was confirmed by the Maine Marine Patrol. This is the second great white sighting in the Biddeford area in the past two weeks, w

August 13, 2026, According to Biddeford Fire Chief Larry Best, "this evening at approximately 8:52pm, the Biddeford Regional Communications Center received a 911 call from two people stuck on a rock near Timber Point and Timber Island. They said they have been cut off from shore by the rising tide and cannot make it back in safely. An ocean rescue box assignment was dispatched with Biddeford Car 7, Car 3, Special Hazards 34, and EMS 10; Arundel Ambulance 40; Saco Marine 5; an

~One notable comment came from Ward 4 resident Kathryn Crowley who expressed concern pertaining to the City of Biddeford paying contracted employees, even once employment has been terminated due to said employee being found guilty of "neglect and fraud".~ August 10, 2026, Tonight, the Biddeford Charter Commission held an open comment period for residents of Biddeford to better understand what concerns exsist regarding the current City Charter. A city charter is a foundational

~Letter to the Buzz~ By Melissa Adams August 9, 2026 Dear Biddeford Buzz, In Biddeford, our economy is built by small businesses, local restaurants, neighborhood shops, and hardworking families. They are already feeling the pressure of rising costs, which is why energy affordability isn't an abstract policy debate—it's something that affects daily life. As a small business owner and former law enforcement officer, I've seen how important reliable, affordable energy is to our

By Sam Pecor, Commissioner for Ward 7 August 8, 2026, The Charter Commission holds its first public hearing Monday, August 10, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. It’s the first real chance for residents to tell us what this commission ought to be looking at, and the workshop right after is where we start sorting the charter into the pieces we’ll work through. If you’ve ever wondered what a charter commission does between the election that created it and the ba

August 6, 2026, This past Monday, Saco City Council approved a 61-day freeze on the possible construction of any data centers located in Saco. During the 61 day moratorium, Saco officials will work to update city code to include laws for data centers that address concerns pertaining to water supply, health, waste, and additional infrastructural considerations. If the work to the code by the City Council is not completed upon the conclusion of the 61 days, they have the abilit

"Applications are due by Friday, August 14 at 5:00 PM." By Danica Lamontagne, City of Biddeford Communications, Contributing Writer August 5, 2026, Mayor Liam LaFountain is inviting eligible Ward 4 residents to apply for appointment to the vacant Ward 4 seat on the Biddeford City Council following the resignation of Councilor Dylan Doughty. The City Council accepted Councilor Doughty's resignation at its Tuesday, August 4 meeting. Under the Biddeford City Charter, the Mayor w

"As you can see in the photos, individuals are now on site working to remove flowers that have wilted, and are actively replacing them with fresh flowers featuring vibrant colors." July 31, 2026, Following a social media post that was shared yesterday in Biddeford and surrounding areas, today at 6:00 PM, individuals begain gathering at the corner of Hill and Pool Streets, to "refresh" the flowers and candles that have been set up to honor the life of Johan Sebastián Durán Gue

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 Biddef

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

July 30, 2026, Letter of resignation: Mayor LaFountain, Council President Beaupre, and Fellow Councilors, It is with a heavy heart that I submit my resignation from the Biddeford City Council due to an upcoming change in my residence that will place me outside the boundaries of Ward 4. My husband and I have been searching for a new home for well over a year. After several unsuccessful offers on homes within Ward 4, we finally found a home that we are excited to begin the next

"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

"From boosting housing construction to investing in Maine’s workforce, I’m so excited to see the hard work from this year in action." - Senator Henry Ingwersen July 29, 2026, Acoording to the office of Senator Henry Ingwersen, "This year, Sen. Ingwersen returned to Augusta to lower everyday costs, protect Maine’s future and defend Mainers’ fundamental rights and freedoms." Today, new laws (included below) introduced by Sen. Henry Ingwersen (D-Biddeford) during the 132nd Legis

“It was entirely my fault, I apologize…. If I slip up again, I would fully expect at nothing less, to be reprimanded, or worse.” - Councilor Kurtz, Ward 5 July 28, 2026, At the beginning of tonight's City Council meeting, Ward 5 Councilor David Kurtz addressed the Mayor, fellow councilors, and meeting attendees to apologize for "profanity" he used while speaking during a special city council meeting on July 21, 2026. Biddeford Ward 5 Councilor David Kurtz apologizes following

July 23, 2026, Please use caution if driving in the area of 299 Elm Street - Biddeford emergency services are currently responding to a vehicle that went off the roadway and crashed into the front side of DejaVu Salon and Spa. We're currently unaware of any injuries, or the cause for the crash. We will update as soon as more information has been released. ---Biddeford's trusted news source; SHORT ● SIMPLE ● TO THE POINT 🗣 Local news For YOU, By YOU 🤝 www.biddefordbuzz.com

-Please note, we have blurred the incident image/footage and are not releasing the victims name at this time- July 23, 2026, Earlier today at approximately 3:35 PM, Biddeford's Police and Fire Departments responded to reports of a male that was struck by a maroon suv while riding a bicycle in the area of 299 Elm Street. Upon arrival, EMS services found a 76 year old male on the ground in the middle of the crosswalk, at the intersection of Elm and Lamothe. According to witness

"If we feel this issue is not being taken seriously, a recall election for a ward councilor can be triggered with roughly 300 to 370 valid signatures, depending on the ward. For our councilors at large and mayor, it is about 1,300 valid signatures." July 22, 2026, At last night's city council meeting, residents of Biddeford and neighboring communities addressed Biddeford Mayor LaFountain and the Biddeford City Council following the ICE involved shooting that killed Johan Seba