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~Via Boulos Company~ September 30, 2026, The Boulos Company is pleased to announce that the York County Food Hub has leased 7,310± SF of industrial space at 20 Pomerleau Street in Biddeford, ME from Spur Park, LLC. Greg Boulos and Samantha Marinko of The Boulos Company represented the tenant. Joseph Atwood of The Dunham Group represented the landlord. The York County Food Hub is a non-profit organization committed to building the county’s first regional food security hub and

From the Office of Senator Henry Ingwersen "These funds will help them offer 55 new beds to those needing protection from the winter weather this year." September 30, 2026, Sen. Henry Ingwersen, D-Arundel, is pleased to announce that MaineHousing has awarded $303,790 to Seeds of Hope in Biddeford. These funds will help them offer 55 new beds to those needing protection from the winter weather this year. Statewide, MaineHousing awarded $2.72 million in funding across 12 organi

By Karen Garnett, Saco School Department September 29, 2026, Yellow was more than just a color at Young School this week. It represented kindness, service, and the difference students can make when they work together to brighten their school and the lives of those around them. On September 23, 2026, Young School in Saco held its annual “Be the Yellow” Day, inspired by educator and author Adam Peterson’s book Yellow. Students throughout the school participated in hands-on serv

"Important to note, by tabling the ordinance to gain greater clarity, the committee is trying to ensure that when the document reaches the City Council, they do not have to send it back to policy committee to be reworked, saving time in the process." September 28, 2026, In a 4 to 1 vote, members of the City of Biddeford Policy Committee voted to table an ordinance brought forward this evening pertaining to "Surveillance Technology Oversight". "I read the ordinance 2, 3, 4 tim

~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

“Biddeford and Saco deserve recognition for their leadership and their understanding that addressing homelessness requires collaboration.” - Carter Friend, CEO of York County Community Action Corporation ~Published collaboratively by the Cities of Saco and Biddeford September 18, 2026, The Cities of Biddeford and Saco have been selected for the 2026 Homeless Response Peer Network, a national program of the Housing Solutions Lab at New York University’s Furman Center that will

"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

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

“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

By Diane Cyr, President, Biddeford Cultural Heritage Center August 28, 2026, The Biddeford Cultural and Heritage Center (BCHC) is pleased to announce the recipients of the Ninth Annual Biddeford Hall of Fame Awards for 2026, recognizing individuals who have made significant contributions to the city and beyond. The induction ceremony will be held at noon on Saturday, September 26, 2026, in the Biddeford High School Little Theater on Maplewood Avenue in Biddeford. The ceremony

By Danica Lamontagne, City of Biddeford August 28, 2026, Mayor Liam LaFountain has nominated Jessica Muise as the City of Biddeford’s next City Councilor for Ward 4. Muise would fill the seat made vacant by former Councilor Dylan Doughty for the remainder of the current term, which expires in December 2027. Her appointment is subject to confirmation by the City Council on Tuesday, September 1. “I am honored to be nominated to serve Ward 4 on the City Council,” Muise said. “I

By Karen Garnett, Saco School Department ~Three-year agreement delivers a 16.6% salary increase over three years, places 70 off-scale teachers onto the salary scale, a starting salary above $50,000, a new 100% single health insurance option, and two additional professional development days.~ August 28, 2026, The Saco School Board and the Saco Education Association (SEA) are pleased to announce a tentative agreement on a new three-year collective bargaining contract for Saco S