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May 1, 2026, according to an announcement from the leadership at Seeds of Hope Neighborhood Center, the organization has assumed operations of the former York County Family Shelter. Although details are unclear at this time, we have included the announcement from the organization below. In addition please note, a comment posted publicly by Executive Director Vassie Folwer states the shelter is located in Sanford. "The Board of Directors of Seeds of Hope Neighborhood Center, t

By Karen Garnett, Contributing Writer April 30, 2026, More than 700 Biddeford High School (BHS) students in grades 8 through 12 stepped outside the classroom and into the community on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, for their Third Annual Community Service Day. Fueled by the values of Tiger PRIDE (Perseverance, Respect, Integrity, Dependability, and Engagement), students dedicate their April Tiger PRIDE day to meaningful engagement and community impact by spending the day working

April 29, 2026, Although early in the season, with a victory over the Portland Bulldogs yesterday, The Biddeford Tigers Varsity Baseball team continues 2026 with a strong start; a record of 2-0. When asked about yesterday's game, one attendee responded, "the boys looked good out there... very excited to see what the rest of the season brings". Tigers Pitcher Payton Blais throwing a pitch during 4/28/ game against Portland Bulldogs📸Laureen Sirois Biddeford secured the win wi

April 27, 2026, the following letter was sent this evening to Biddeford Mayor Liam LaFountain from University of New England President Dr. James Herbert. In the letter, Dr. Herbert writes to the Mayor to discuss "current inability of the City leadership and the University to work together constructively." Later in the letter, Herbert reminds LaFountain, "As you know, you are in receipt of correspondence from UNE on April 15 requesting that you agree to an independent mediator

By Karen Garnett, Contributing Writer April 27, 2026, The Saco School Department invites the community to experience the creativity and talent of its young artists at the upcoming PreK–Grade 8 Art Show, on display at the Dyer Library/Saco Museum. A special opening celebration will be held on Friday, May 1, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., offering families, friends, and community members the opportunity to explore the exhibit together. The artwork will remain on display th

By Danica Lamontagne, Contributing Writer April 27, 2026, Truc Dever, hired last summer to replace former city manager Jim Bennett, submitted her letter of resignation to the Biddeford City Council and Mayor Liam LaFountain Sunday evening. During her time in Biddeford, Dever led the City through a difficult and demanding FY27 budget season and supported ongoing municipal operations. In her letter of resignation, the outgoing city manager acknowledged "the scope and complexity

April 26, 2026, below is a statement from Vassie Fowler, Executive Director for Seeds of Hope Neighborhood Center, pertaining to recent public dialog regarding the center and 2027 city budget propsoal - please see below: By Vassie Fowler, Executive Director, Seeds of Hope THE TRUTH ABOUT BIDDEFORD’S OVERNIGHT PROGRAM, AND WHAT NO ONE HAS BEEN SAYING For weeks, Seeds of Hope has remained quiet while misinformation, assumptions, and personal attacks have circulated online and i

By Karen Garnett, Contributing Writer April 24, 2026, Saco Middle School (SMS) Bobcat Players are bringing a beloved fairytale to life this spring with their production of Shrek The Musical JR., on Friday, May 15, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., and Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., in Thornton Academy’s Harold P. Garland Auditorium. Featuring a cast and crew of 55 middle school students, along with support from two high school volunteers, this family-friendly show promises to entert

FULL STATEMENT FROM BIDDEFORD FIRE DEPARTMENT INCLUDED BELOW April 23, 2026, Firefighters are currently working to extinguish a structure fire in an apartment building located in the area of 13 Hazel Street. According to a Firefighter on the scene, the fire has been contained and they are working to fully secure the area. We can confirm that Scarborough Fire Department is currently assisting by manning the Biddeford Firestation while our department addresses the issue with t

April 23, 2026, In case you missed it, similarly to Portland, the City of Biddeford adopted a "Vacant Building Registration and Fee Ordinance" on April 1, 2025. City officials cited the purpose of the ordinance as a remedy to address what they deem as "negative impacts" from vacant buildings in Biddeford. According to the ordinance, A "vacant building" is a building or structure, regardless of its zoning designation, that meets either of the following criteria: Unoccupied or

"If approved, CMP filings will lower bills by approximately $4 per month" April 22, 2026, According to officials from Central Maine Power (CMP), a new proposal from the company would lower monthly electric bills for Mainers. The release from the company reads: Central Maine Power (CMP), a subsidiary of Avangrid Inc., has submitted a one‑year rate proposal to the Maine Public Utilities Commission (MPUC). This filing follows CMP’s recent request for the MPUC to review its 2025

April 22, 2026, It's official, starting 30 days from today, Biddeford residents will be limited to 2 orange city overflow trash bags per weekly pickup, per residence (with the exception of Thanksgiving and Christmas). At last night’s City Council meeting, councilors voted unanimously to approve the proposed updated language change in the City’s Household Waste Ordinance, as well as the implementation of a "2 bag overflow limit per week". We first reported on this back in Marc

By Chelsea Miller, Contributed Story “At the heart of this is a simple belief: Maine’s kids deserve to be safe, seen and supported, right here at home,” says Mark Jones, CEO of Saco & Biddeford Savings. April 21 2026, Saco & Biddeford Savings and Paquin & Carroll Insurance are proud to announce their $20,000 donation to Sweetser in support of the construction of Maine’s first Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF) on Sweetser’s Saco campus.​This transformative proj

By Danica Lamontagne, Contributing Writer April 20, 2026, We are pleased to share that the City Hall Clock Tower has received an Honor Award from Maine Preservation. Biddeford's original city hall was lost to a catastrophic fire on New Years Day in 1895 Architect John Calvin Stevens was commissioned to design its replacement. Using primarily brick and granite, Stevens executed the building in the Renaissance Revival stvle. The 135-foot clock tower (pictured below) was outfitt

By Loren McCready, Contributing Writer April 20, 2026, From park cleanups and campus programming to a downtown litter pickup and a sustainability workshop, local events are scheduled from April 22 through April 28. The Biddeford-Saco Climate Action Team has compiled a full list of events to help residents find ways to get involved throughout the week. Earth Day programming in Biddeford and Saco will stretch across nearly a full week this year. On Wednesday, April 22, the Uni

April 15, 2026, As budget discussions continue in the City of Biddeford, residents continue to voice their concerns to city leaders both in-person and by email. With that being said, former Biddeford City Councilor Bobby Mills asked us to share a letter that he sent to the City Council pertaining to the "social service budget" and funding essential services. Mills letter reads: "Let’s talk about the social service budget. I am not discounting any organization or member at all

By Tammy Wells, Contributing Writer, York County Government Media April 15, 2026, Firefighters dressed in boots and heavy protective gear made their way up five stories and into the steel drill tower, and they made it look easy. After about 20 minutes, heavy black smoke began to emerge from various windows of the structure, and firefighters – all instructors with years of firefighting experience, commenced to put it out. The drill tower is among the key components of the Yor

"We can't be the nucleus for York County for the homelessness situation... we can't do it for every city" April 14, 2026, At last night's Budget Committee meeting, At-large Councilor Lisa Vadnais addressed fellow councilors outlining hey concerns contrasting cuts to essential services and municipal city funding requests. "All these people, the essential services in our city, taking the amount of cuts that we're doing, it just doesn't seem right to give a million dollars to th

By Karen Garnett, Contributing Writer April 13, 2026, Biddeford’s Marching Arts program is celebrating a historic season, earning top honors across the region and solidifying its place among New England’s elite. At the New England Scholastic Band Association (NESBA) Winter Finals, Biddeford High School’s BlackOut Percussion, Blizzard Winds, and Blaze Color Guard each captured first place, completing an extraordinary sweep and bringing home gold for Biddeford. Biddeford’s Blac

April 10, 2026, today a group of individuals held a public protest at the intersection located beside Mechanics Park in Biddeford Maine. The group was protesting against President Donald Trump, his administration, and the current military conflict in Iran. Cars passing the protest seemed to have mixed reactions with some honking and waving in support, while others demonstrated opposition with less pleasant gestures. ---Biddeford's trusted news source; 🗣 Local news For YOU, B