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"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

"Regardless of the approach taken by the Council, enforcement of immigration law rests exclusively with the Federal Government." September 16, 2026, Last night, Biddeford City Solicitor Harry Center provided Mayor LaFountain and the City Council, with a memo including 11 ordinances City Leadership could adapt, in an effort to limit ICE operations in Biddeford. According to centers memo, "the Council may take the approach of Rockland and Lewiston and pass the attached ordinanc

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

New analysis highlights the University’s role as a major employer, community partner, source of millions in direct municipal revenue, and regional economic engine By Alan Bennett, Asst. Director of Communications, University of New England September 9, 2026, A new independent economic analysis concludes that the University of New England generates more than $53 million in direct economic activity each year in Biddeford while contributing more than $3 million annually in dir

“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

"In addition, Knight informed residents of an upcoming billing increase of approximately 32%." September 2, 2026, At last night's city council meeting, Interim City Manager Cornell Knight informed Mayor LaFountain and city councilors the city has been overbilling residents for sewer fees for the past 6 years. If the above sentence got your blood boiling a bit, do not read this next sentence - In addition, Knight informed residents of an upcoming billing increase of approximat

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

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

"...the police department has expended roughly $35,000 in overtime funds, just in the matter of a month... As we continue to wait for the final results of what the AG is going to do, irrespective of anything else we should be made whole... because we didn't cause this event." August 25, 2026, A unique moment played out this past tuesday at the Biddeford City Council Meeting. During Biddeford City Council President Roger Beaupre's closing remarks of the meeting, while discussi

~Letter to the Buzz~ By Kelsey Cummings, Ward 5 August 19, 2026, Obviously, how the government should work is a hot topic right now. But it should work, right? There’s a difference between a dysfunctional government and a non-functioning one, and now we’re far past the breaking point. Biddeford has endured everything from delays in codes, vacancies throughout the city, misconduct, lawsuits, late audits, federal employees intimidating our communities, skyrocketing rent, never-

~Important to note, per ICE's current policy, the agency will only release body camera footage when it is in the "best interests" of the agency.~ August 13, 2026, According to the office of U.S. Senator Susan Collins, as of 2:00 PM today, all Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agents in the state of Maine, are now fully equipped with body-worn cameras. U.S. Senator Susan Collins released the following statement: "I am pleased to announce that as of today at 2pm, all ICE enf

August 13, 2026, According to Biddeford Fire Chief Larry Best, "this evening at approximately 8:52pm, the Biddeford Regional Communications Center received a 911 call from two people stuck on a rock near Timber Point and Timber Island. They said they have been cut off from shore by the rising tide and cannot make it back in safely. An ocean rescue box assignment was dispatched with Biddeford Car 7, Car 3, Special Hazards 34, and EMS 10; Arundel Ambulance 40; Saco Marine 5; an

~One notable comment came from Ward 4 resident Kathryn Crowley who expressed concern pertaining to the City of Biddeford paying contracted employees, even once employment has been terminated due to said employee being found guilty of "neglect and fraud".~ August 10, 2026, Tonight, the Biddeford Charter Commission held an open comment period for residents of Biddeford to better understand what concerns exsist regarding the current City Charter. A city charter is a foundational

By Sam Pecor, Commissioner for Ward 7 August 8, 2026, The Charter Commission holds its first public hearing Monday, August 10, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. It’s the first real chance for residents to tell us what this commission ought to be looking at, and the workshop right after is where we start sorting the charter into the pieces we’ll work through. If you’ve ever wondered what a charter commission does between the election that created it and the ba

"Applications are due by Friday, August 14 at 5:00 PM." By Danica Lamontagne, City of Biddeford Communications, Contributing Writer August 5, 2026, Mayor Liam LaFountain is inviting eligible Ward 4 residents to apply for appointment to the vacant Ward 4 seat on the Biddeford City Council following the resignation of Councilor Dylan Doughty. The City Council accepted Councilor Doughty's resignation at its Tuesday, August 4 meeting. Under the Biddeford City Charter, the Mayor w

"As you can see in the photos, individuals are now on site working to remove flowers that have wilted, and are actively replacing them with fresh flowers featuring vibrant colors." July 31, 2026, Following a social media post that was shared yesterday in Biddeford and surrounding areas, today at 6:00 PM, individuals begain gathering at the corner of Hill and Pool Streets, to "refresh" the flowers and candles that have been set up to honor the life of Johan Sebastián Durán Gue