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By Brian Lee, Contributed Story April 3, 2026, Today, Gov. Janet Mills signed into law a measure sponsored by Rep. Marc Malon, D-Biddeford, that will help safeguard Mainers from gambling addiction by prohibiting the use of credit cards in online wagers. As amended, LD 2080 will prevent gambling operators or management services with licenses in the state from accepting credit cards to fund both sports wagering and Internet gaming (iGaming). The latter has been operational in

By Danica Lamontagne, Contributing Writer April 1, 2026, City Manager Truc Dever has asked the City Council to support her nomination of Brian Clark as the City of Biddeford’s next Economic Development Director. Clark is a senior leader and administrator with over twenty years of experience transforming and repositioning higher education institutions and growing the capacity of mission-driven organizations to maximize their impact in the community. Clark most recently served

March 29, 2026, earlier today, Biddeford residents were invited to attend a town hall event hosted by Maine Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate Dr. Nirav Shah. The event was held at the JR Martin Community Center (189 Alfred St), began at 3:00 PM and was attended by 75+ individuals. Event organizers advertised the town hall as being, "...a great opportunity to hear directly from Dr. Shah and share what matters most to you and your community... We encourage attendees to come re

March 23, 2026, the following statement was sent directly to the Biddeford Buzz today from Biddeford Mayor Liam LaFountain regarding the recent dimissal of a court case brought forward by the City pertaining to the University of New England’s proposed pier. The dismissal and additional information about the complaint can be viewed here: https://www.biddefordbuzz.com/post/biddeford-court-dismisses-city-s-complaint-une-saco-river-corridor-commission Mayor LaFountain writes: “I

The ruling goes on to state, "even if the city had first requested the Commission reconsider the 2024 permit and waited for it to render a final agency action before appealing to this court, the deadline for judicial review is long expired under the Maine law." March 23, 2026, this past November the City of Biddeford filed a formal complaint with the York Judicial Court System seeking judicial review of a permit (#20-491) granted by the Saco River Corridor Commission, to the

"Biddeford officials’ decision to freeze all development on the university’s campus is a mistake. UNE is not a problem to be managed.... UNE is not a burden to this city. It is one of our greatest assets. Let’s act like it." By Alan Casavant and Marty Grohman Alan Casavant served as mayor of Biddeford from 2011 to 2023. Marty Grohman served as the city’s mayor from 2023 to 2025. March 22, 2026, Biddeford has blossomed into one of Maine’s most dynamic communities. Once derided

“If approved, residents would still have to purchase the orange overflow bags, would be limited to placing only 2 bags per weekly trash pick-up, and would need to balance their overflow trash bags on top of their green trash containers.” March 20, 2026, Residents may soon experience a big change in how weekly trash pick-up occurs. At this week's city council meeting, Public Works Director Jeff Demers addressed city councilors requesting clarification regarding a current city

BIDDEFORD | Somebody Messed Up | 60k and a Story with Two Titles TITLE 1: CITY MESSES UP BIG TITLE 2: ICE ARENA MESSES UP BIG March 18, 2026, Bare with us… we feel the easiest way to accurately paint this picture, is to present it in 4 short, but pointed “parts”. Let’s begin. Part 1: The Whistleblower During this past Tuesday’s Finance Committee Meeting, Biddeford’s Finance Director Gerry Matherne, informed committee members that the City has not received payments from the Bi

March 11, 2026, the below message was sent directly to the Biddeford Buzz from University of New England President Dr. James Herbert regarding the proposed research pier on the Saco River. Dr. James Herbert, President of the University of New England "Dear Members of the Biddeford Community, In recent months there has been significant discussion about the University of New England’s proposed research pier on the Saco River. I understand that projects affecting our waterfront

-LD 2122 would ensure funding for SNAP benefits in the event of a federal shutdown- March 5, 2026, Maine House Speaker Ryan D. Fecteau (D-Biddeford) today introduced LD 2122, An Act to Prevent Negative Impacts from Federal Funding Changes to and Fund Eligibility Determinations and Outreach for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, which will make sure our state gets the federal food assistance funds we were expected to receive before Congress passed Trump’s “Big Bad

By Tammy Wells/York County Government media March 4, 2026, Many would agree that those who identify as “senior citizens” are an independent, capable lot. Most seniors, with the benefit of decades of experience, are comfortable and adept at managing their lives. But aging impacts everyone a bit differently, and seniors can be vulnerable. Driving might be a bit more of a challenge than it used to be for some folks. Silver-tongued scam artists with an eye on someone's bank accou

". .why now? All reports were that negotiations with regard to Iran’s nuclear program were proceeding positively this week with the possibility of a long sought-after diplomatic solution, and there is no indication that new malign actions by the regime were imminent." March 2, 2026, This morning, Maine Independent Senator Angus King released the following statement regarding the current Military Operation in the Middle East. Senator Angus King (photo by Andrew Harnik/AP) Sena

By Liam LaFountain, Mayor of Biddeford March 1, 2026, On Monday, March 2 at 6:00 p.m., the Institutional Zone Review Committee will hold its first public hearing at City Hall . The meeting begins the public input phase of a broader review of how Biddeford regulates institutional development. For many residents, the term “ Institutional Zone ” may not be familiar. In practical terms, it is the zoning framework that governs development at the University of New England’s B

“...I can’t sit on the sidelines while Donald Trump is hurting Maine families and driving our democracy into the ground…. I could never live with myself if I didn’t do everything in my power to stop Donald Trump’s far-right takeover.” - Governor Janet Mills Campaigning for US Senate February 26, 2026, As the race for the Maine Senate heats up, you may notice an increase of emails, phone calls, etc. requesting donations to the campaigns of those running for office. This mornin

Contributed Story "The program encourages municipalities, regional associations, and businesses operating in Maine to submit proposals that contribute to sustainable waste management strategies." February 25, 2026, The Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is excited to announce the first round of grant submissions aimed at developing, implementing, or enhancing innovative projects, programs, and activities designed to increase the diversion of solid waste from d

By Tammy Wells, Contributing Writer, York County Government Media February 24, 2026, long-awaited dredging and dune restoration project off Atlantic Avenue, ongoing 24/7 for the better part of a week, was due to wind down around Feb. 20 and move on to Saco beginning around the last week in February. Then, once preparations are complete – around March 2 – the York County government dredge will begin restoring Camp Ellis beach and dunes battered by a pair of storms that devast

By Danica Lamontagne, Contributing Writer February 24, 2026, Nomination Papers for the City of Biddeford’s Charter Revision Commission will be available on Monday, March 2 in the City Clerk’s Office at Biddeford City Hall. The City of Biddeford’s Charter outlines how its government is structured and how it operates. State law requires that if any changes are to be made to the Charter, a Charter Revision Commission must be created to review the Charter and propose revisions. B

February 23, 2026, earlier this evening, Republican John Salamone released a statement announcing his withdrawal from the Maine State Senate district 32 race. Salamone's stamement reads: "After a great deal of reflection and prayer, I’ve decided to withdraw my campaign for State Senate. Over the past several months, I’ve been humbled by the encouragement and generosity of so many people who believe in our shared vision for Maine. Your support, whether through kind words, time

“The community center, long neglected with a band-aid approach, is the true Jewel of Biddeford.. I think it's time to really give this building the TLC it deserves…” February 22, 2026, Below is an op-ed that we received from Biddeford resident Diane Cyr pertaining to the discussion of which projects city leaders should prioritize when allocating the recreational bond funds approved by voters in the November 2025 election. REMINDER - In addition to submitting op-eds, residents

“Donald Trump is a threat to our country, our state, our democracy, and our values…. I’ve stood up to Trump to protect our state before, and I’m ready to do so again.” - Dr. Nirav Shah February 20, 2026, Yesterday, Maine gubernatorial candidate and former Maine CDC Director Dr. Nirav Shah, released what his campaign is referring to as a plan to “Safeguard Maine from Trump. Dr. Shah’s announcement states, “Donald Trump is a threat to our country, our state, our democracy, and