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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

April 20, 2026, below is a letter from Ward 6 City Councilor Jake Pierson. In the letter, Councilor Pierson explains to Biddeford residents why City Council is unable to "tax different properties at different rates". Please see the Councilor's letter below: The city of Biddeford is currently in the time of the year affectionately known as ‘budget season.’ Hard decisions and complex discussions are the name of the game during this season. As I’ve sat on the dais during our de

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

"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

⚠️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

"The future of our workforce depends on exactly the type of training offered at Maine's community colleges," said House Speaker Ryan Fecteau (D-Biddeford). "It's not just an opportunity for students to learn -- it's an opportunity for our economy to thrive." April 12, 2026, this past Friday (April 10), Governor Janet Mills signed Maine's Fiscal Year 2026--2027 supplemental budget (LD 2212) that was enacted by the legislature earlier this week. The signing took place at Easter

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

April 10, 2026, this coming Monday (April 13th), Gorham Sand & Gravel will begin construction on the Alfred Street Sewer Separation Project to combine sewer lines on Alfred Street (between Summer Street and Porter Street), as well as Mt. Vernon Street, Birch Street, and Porter Street. The project is expected to run from approximately April 13, 2026 to October, 23, 2026, and will take place in 6 phases, each phase lasting approximately 1 month. For your convenience, the Biddef

The defending champions return with a revamped roster, elevated difficulty, and a target on their backs. By: Mackenzie Schors, Biddeford Buzz April 9, 2026, No tumbler falls. No flyer leans. No base bobbles. One year after capturing their first national championship, the University of New England cheer team is headed back to Daytona Beach, Florida, prepared to defend their title at the National Cheerleaders Association Collegiate National Championship. This time, the Nor’eas

By Loren McCready, Contributing Writer April 9, 2026, The City of Biddeford is asking the Maine Supreme Judicial Court to take up a case centered on environmental protection along the Saco River, emphasizing in its public messaging the importance of environmental standards and the need for those standards to be reviewed on their merits. That position comes after the City recently spent two years before the Superior Court actively working to ensure that violations of environ

April 8, 2026, Earlier today we shared comments made by Ward 7 Councilor Brad Cote pertaining to rising taxes and resident's participating in city council meetings. Brad Cote Since sharing Councilor Cote's earlier comments, he has publicly issued the following apology: "I would like to apologize for my earlier comment regarding getting people to attend meetings and get involved. I was frustrated that I spend a bunch of time working on different City issues and what I read onl

April 8, 2026, the University of New England sent the following statement to the Biddeford Buzz regarding the City of Biddeford’s recent decision to appeal the "Saco River Corridor Commission Case ", please see below: "UNE has learned that the City of Biddeford plans to appeal a York County court’s decision to dismiss the city’s lawsuit against the Saco River Corridor Commission. We strongly believe this appeal is frivolous, without any merit, and an unfortunate waste of taxp

By Danica Lamontagne, Contributing Writer April 8, 2026, The City of Biddeford today filed an appeal to the Maine Supreme Judicial Court following the Superior Court’s dismissal of the City’s challenge to a permit issued by the Saco River Corridor Commission (SRCC). The City is seeking a legal determination on whether the Commission acted within its authority when it issued a 2024 permit for the construction of a pier within the Saco River Corridor that ignored a longstandin

Contributed Story, Kenneth Blow Campaign April 7, 2026, Kenneth Blow, a 63-year-old Independent and longtime Old Orchard Beach town councilor, has announced his candidacy for State Representative in District 131. Running as an unenrolled candidate, Blow plans to fund a traditional campaign without accepting outside donations. Kenneth Blow “I don’t believe we need to be taking sides and pointing fingers at each other,” Blow said. “That’s what’s happening now in Augusta, and it

By Deirdre Fleming Stires, Contributing Writer April 7, 2026, The University of New England hosted its bi-annual President's Forum Monday, April 6, at the Harold Alfond Forum in Biddeford bringing together faculty, staff students, and members of the larger Biddeford community to examine how American higher education became a flashpoint in the nation's culture wars — and what it might take to reclaim its footing. The discussion took place at a charged moment. Recent headlines

By Karen Garnett, Contributing Writer April 7, 2026, Among the 77 teams representing Divisions I, II, and III at the Maine Odyssey of the Mind (OM) State Finals Tournament on April 4, 2026, two of the four Biddeford teams placed in their divisions. Both the Biddeford Intermediate School (BIS) Performance Team and the Biddeford Middle School (BMS) Technical Team were named World Finalists after placing second at the State Tournament and will move on to compete in the World Fin