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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 29, 2026, Today, exactly two months from the day he hosted a townhall event at the JR Martin Community Center in Biddeford, Democratic Gubernatorial candidate Dr. Nirav Shah, released his list of executive orders that if elected, he "will sign on day one as governor". Some readers may recall a similar piece we published back on February 20, 2026 sharing Shah's plan to "Safeguard Maine From Trump". When announcing the list of orders Shah stated, "Mainers are looking for le

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 Tammy Wells, York County Government media, Contributing Writer May 28, 2026, If public service agencies have trained together, when bad things happen that require a response by first responders – and they do – everyone is on the same page. They know each other, they’ve had the same instruction, and they can work together seamlessly. U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) toured York County Regional Training Center on Wednesday, May 27 and pronounced the facility “the heart of

~Featured Monthly Column~ By Senator Henry Ingwersen, District 32 May 28, 2026, Now that the Legislature has adjourned for the year, I am taking some time to think about our work to lower everyday costs for Maine families and support our state’s hardest workers. Several bills that I sponsored were signed into law, tackling issues ranging from rising childcare and food costs to the health of Maine workers. One of my top priorities was helping families access quality, affordabl

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 27, 2026, Earlier this evening, community members, business leaders, local officals, and more, gathered at the historic City Theater in downtown Biddeford for a "Beginning of Summer Social Mixer". According to Biddeford+Saco Chamber Executive Director Alex MacPhail, the event was hosted collaboratively between Heart of Biddeford, Biddeford+Saco Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and City Theater. MacPhail explained the purpose of the event was a "relaxed evening... featuri

By Danica Lamontagne, City of Biddeford Communications, Contributing Writer May 27, 2026, The City of Biddeford is engaging the public to inform the creation of a beach management plan for Biddeford Pool beach at Gilbert Boucher Park. Beach management supports coastal resilience through activities that protect, maintain, and restore coastal beach environments, including both the physical shoreline and ecological systems. Beach management protects ecosystems and natural resour

By Deirdre Stires, UNE Communications Specialist, Contributing Writer May 27, 2026, A new exhibit exploring various experiences of migration opens June 5 at the University of New England Art Gallery in Biddeford. An opening reception will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. the same night at the gallery, located in the Jack S. Ketchum Library. The exhibit features the work of Sachiko Akiyama of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, whose carved wood sculptures evoke voyages and transformation; New

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

May 26, 2026, For our readers both new and old, below is a great synopsis of the form of journalism the Biddeford Buzz utilizes to keep the community informed; Reciprocal Journalism. The concept of reciprocal journalism was first introduced in a 2014 paper by Seth C. Lewis, Avery E. Holton, and Mark Coddington titled "Reciprocal Journalism: A Concept of Mutual Exchange Between Journalists and Audiences". According to the article, "Reciprocal journalism is a conceptual framewo

BREAKING: CONFIRMED (our team spoke with an employee on the phone who confirmed), Mulligans will be closing their doors for good this coming Sunday, May 31, 2026. Mulligan's now joins what is becoming a growing list of local businesses who have closed their doors in the City of Biddeford. We will be publishing a story covering this topic more in-depth in the near future. WANT US TO SHARE YOUR STORIES, TIPS, NEWS, EVENTS, AND MORE? ---Biddeford's trusted news source; SHORT ● S

May 26, 2026, According to University of New England’s Associate Vice President of Communications, Sarah Delage, "University of New England (UNE) today announced it has filed an appeal in Maine Superior Court after a series of actions by the City of Biddeford that have disrupted approved projects, undermined established regulatory processes, and jeopardized significant investments in the community." The legal action follows the Biddeford Zoning Board of Appeals’ decision to u

"This is the second porch fire in the City of Biddeford this week. Please remember fire safety and proper disposal of any smoking materials." May 20, 2026, At approximately 7:00PM this evening, the Biddeford Fire Department responded to reports of a structure fire in the area of 25 Clifford Street. In addition to BFD, Saco Professional Firefighters were also called to the scene. The cause of the fire is currently unknown and there has been no reports of injuries at this time.

WILL YOU BE VOTING FOR HANNAH PINGREE? "We have to work together, even with folks that don't agree with us". - Hannah Pingree May 20, 2026, Earlier today, Hannah Pingree for Governor held a public town hall event at The Gutter in Downtown Biddeford (129 Main Street). The event had roughly 55+ individuals in attendance and began at approximately 5:30PM and ran for roughly 2 hours. "I've spent my whole career standing up on tough issues, and I know it's a really important time

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 Danica Lamontagne, City of Biddeford Communications, Contributing Writer May 19, 2026, As the nation celebrates National EMS Week (May 17-23) under the 2026 theme “Improving Outcomes, Together,” the City of Biddeford recognizes the dedicated Emergency Medical Services (EMS) professionals of the Biddeford Fire Department for their essential role in protecting community health and safety. In 2025, Biddeford Fire Department members responded to nearly 4,400 EMS incidents, ope

May 19, 2026, Although not the full amount that was cut from the budget for the Biddeford Police and Fire Departments, during tonight's second and final reading of the City of Biddeford's FY 27 budget, Council President Roger Beaupre motioned to add back $60,000 for the Police and $25,000 for Fire - and the council voted unanimously in favor! Prior to the motion being made, several residents spoke out regarding the public service cuts and asked the council to consider adding

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