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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

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

May 17, 2026, At approximately 3:50PM today, The Biddeford Fire Department received reports of a possible structure fire located in the area of 146 Cleaves Street. Upon arrival, firefighters discovered a "small cardboard fire" on a third floor porch that was believed to have been caused by the ember of a cigarette. Out of an abundance of precaution, Saco Fire Department was also on the scene to offer aid if needed. As shown in the footage below, firefighters were able to exti

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

"All 9 people were displaced and are being assisted by Red-Cross and the City’s General Assistance Office with housing and other needs." May 15, 2026, According to a press release from the Biddeford Fire Department, "this morning shortly after 5:30am the Biddeford Regional Communications Center received a 911 call for a building fire at #49 Granite Street." The release goes on to state, "Biddeford Fire Department Car 7, Engine 22, Squad 28 and EMS 14, along with an Engine fro

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

"At the heart of UNE's nursing program, Hutchins is part planner, part mentor, and part lifeline for students navigating one of the most demanding paths on campus" By Mackenzie Schors, UNE & Biddeford Buzz May 14, 2026, Behind every successful nursing student at the University of New England is someone guiding them along the way, someone like Sarah Hutchins. A Senior Professional Academic and Career Advisor and UNE graduate, Hutchins works closely with nursing students as the

“Our findings tell us something really significant. Maine businesses want to be here, Maine investors want to be part of the Maine economy,” By Katie Clark, MSCCMDF, Contributing Writer May 12, 2026, The Maine State Chamber of Commerce and Maine Development Foundation today released Maine Economic Vision 2035, a new long-term economic roadmap outlining key goals and policy priorities to strengthen Maine’s competitiveness, support workforce and wage growth, increase investment

By Alex MacPhail, Executive Director BSCC, Contributing Writer Local Businesses are Stepping up—Who Will Join The Hope Challenge with us? May 12, 2026, The Biddeford+Saco Chamber of Commerce (BSCC) is proud to partner with Sweetser to launch The Hope Challenge—a community‑wide effort inviting local businesses to support the development of Sweetser’s new Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF) for Maine youth. Promotional Poster This new PRTF will fill a critical ga