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~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

"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

"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

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

"Coach Gray has dedicated his career to developing student-athletes, building successful programs, and advancing the sport of lacrosse at all levels throughout Maine." July 1, 2026, According to the Biddeford School Department, BHS Lacrosse Coach Marsh Gray has recieved the 2026 "Man of the Year" award from the National Interscholastic Lacrosse Coaches Association. Congratulations to BHS Coach, Marsh Gray! The National Interscholastic Lacrosse Coaches Association (NILCA) Man

June 30, 2026, Holy smokes folks, huge announcement. As this community demonstrates time and time again, when we come together, we achieve great things. With that being said, honored, ecstatic, humbled, and delighted to inform everyone of two recent milestones we, the community, have achieved through the Biddeford Buzz. First, the Biddeford Buzz has been accepted as a member of the Society of Professional Journalists; The nation’s most broad-based journalism organization, ded

-Attorney Sartoris’ framing of the word “Accidents.” is important. How many times have you heard, “Sorry, it was just an accident.” The connotation of “accident” is that no one is at fault.- By Patrick Conlon, Founder Bike BS June 3, 2026, Very recently Maines’ Cumberland County District Attorney Jackie Sartoris vowed to bring criminal and/or civil charges against drivers who cause crashes that injure our most vulnerable road users, pedestrians and bicyclists. In 2025 Cumber

"Congratulations to both teams and wishing all seniors the best of luck in their future endeavors!" May 30, 2026, Yesterday, both the BHS Lady Tigers Lacrosse and BHS Boys Lacrosse teams played their final home games of the 2026 season. The Ladys faced off against Sanford, with the boys playing Bonny Eagle. "Although not moving on to playoffs, both teams demonstrated incredible dedication and sportsmanship on the field all season", said one spectator. In addition, prior to pl

By Karen Garnett, Biddeford School Department, Contributing Writer May 29, 2026, The Biddeford Regional Center of Technology (BRCOT) proudly celebrated the accomplishments of 225 students during its annual End-of-Year Awards Ceremony on May 28, 2026. This year’s event marked the largest group of students recognized in the school's history. The ceremony honored juniors and seniors from Biddeford High School, Thornton Academy, Old Orchard Beach High School, and Kennebunk High S

May 28, 2026, For those who did not have a chance to attend, this past weekend, BHS Boys and Girls Lacrosse Teams held a special event titled “Gloria’s Game”. According to school officals, the purpose of the game was to honor Gloria (Townsend) Berkowitz, the late mother of Biddeford boys lacrosse coach Marsh Gray who passed away from breast cancer in 1991 at the age of 36. If you know Biddeford, then it will come to you as no surprise to learn this community fundraising event

By Karen Garnett, Biddeford School Department, Contributing Writer May 28, 2026, The Biddeford School Department proudly recognized a transformational $50,000 donation from the St. Louis Alumni Association in support of the Don Wilson Memorial Fitness Center Campaign during a special check presentation held Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at Biddeford High School (BHS). In recognition of the extraordinary contribution, the renovated wellness wing at BHS will be named the St. Louis Alu

May 26, 2026, Today, the BHS Lady Tigers Softball brought home the ultimate win beating Thornton Academy with a final score of 9-8! A classic "battle of the bridge" victory for the Lady Tigers! In addition, tonight was "senior night", a night where coaches, players, parents, and the community recognize seniors on the team for their hard work and dedication to both the sport and school! The Biddeford seniors recognized this year were Corinne Ramunno, mariah Villandry, and Ma

By Danica Lamontagne, City of Biddeford Communications, Contributing Writer May 20, 2026, At the June 9, 2026 Election, voters who are registered to the Democratic Party or Republican Party will participate in their party's Primary Election for U.S. Senator, Representative to Congress, Governor, State Senator, State Representative, County Treasurer, Register of Deeds, Sheriff, District Attorney, and County Commissioner. If you are a registered voter but are unenrolled, you ca

By Karen Garnett, Biddeford School Department, Contributing ontributing Writer May 20, 2026, Biddeford High School (BHS) is proud to announce that student Jackson Wood recently performed at the prestigious Maine All-State Music Festival, showcasing his musical talent on a statewide stage. Wood was selected to perform with the elite All-State Concert Band, joining an ensemble of the finest young musicians from across Maine. Jackson Wood The festival, which took place at the Un

By Karen Garnett, Biddeford School Department, Contributing Writer l May 18, 2026, While many students spent spring break relaxing or enjoying vacation with family, a group of Biddeford High School (BHS) students traveled halfway across the world to Thailand, where they planted gardens, supported food sustainability efforts, cared for elephants, and immersed themselves in hands-on service learning experiences designed to make a lasting impact on local communities. (L-R) Bidde

May, 18, 2026, Today was another super close game for the BHS Tiger Varsity Baseball team with Cheverus taking the win with a final score of 6 to 5. Photo by Lauren Sirois Good work playing tough till the end boys! Tomorrow (5/19/26) the Tigers take on the Massabesic Mustangs at the St. Louis Field at 4:30PM. Photo by Lauren Sirois We hope to see you there! 📸Lauren Sirois

By Karen Garnett, Biddeford School Department, Contributing Writer May 15, 2026, For 31 years, the Biddeford-Saco Rotary Club has encouraged local students to reflect on one of life’s most meaningful topics through its annual eighth-grade essay contest. Each year, the contest invites students from Biddeford, Saco, and Old Orchard Beach schools to explore the theme, “What the Word Family Means to Me,” which focuses on the students’ views of the importance of family life, their

By Karen Garnett, Biddeford School Department, Contributing Writer May 14, 2026, Few things bring people together quite like sports, and for 20 students from Biddeford Intermediate School (BIS), a recent trip to see Portland’s Hearts of Pine (HOP) on May 2, 2026, was about far more than just soccer. Thanks to donated tickets from Hearts of Pine, students had the opportunity to experience connection, teamwork, leadership, and belonging in a community setting, all as part of a

By Karen Garnett, Contributing Writer May 7, 2026, What does learning look like when it extends beyond the classroom walls? At the Biddeford Regional Center of Technology (BRCOT), it looks like students crawling through attic spaces to run cable, navigating century-old brick walls, and braving the elements to bring real projects to life across the community. Students in BRCOT’s Electrical and Plumbing programs are gaining hands-on experience while contributing to meaningful l

BIDDEFORD 250 PRESENTS - AMERICA AT 250: A DEEPER HISTORY Voices & Visions Lecture Series -A special Presentation of Muster to Memory -A Powerful New Documentary on Maine in the Civil Wa By Diane Cyr, Contributing Writer May 6, 2026, The Biddeford Cultural and Heritage Center (BCHC) invites the public to a special evening of film, history, and conversation as part of BIDDEFORD 250: Biddeford’s Commemoration of America’s 250th Anniversary (1776–2026). The next program in BCHC’