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How shame, misinformation, and online “experts” make a medical crisis worse—and what real compassion looks like. By Sean Mckenna Every so often on Facebook, someone feels spiritually summoned to explain addiction to the masses. These are usually the same folks who believe WebMD diagnoses can be cured by “rubbing a little dirt on it.” And the most popular Facebook theory of all time? “Addiction is just a choice.” Now, don’t get me wrong— I once thought people chose their probl

-NO DANGER TO THE PUBLIC- November 19, 2025, Biddeford Police Officers and Biddeford Police Department Crime Scene Unit, have been on the scene of an incident that took place at 13 Oak Street earlier this evening. Neighbors described hearing a loud sound and then seeing emergency vehicles respond to the residence. Later in then evening a body was seen being removed from the home. No more details have been released at this time. Police have confirmed there is currently no dang

📰BIDDEFORD | GRANITE STREET INCIDENT FULLY CONFIRMED - WE WERE CORRECT ICE was not present, full release below: Via Biddeford Police Department, On Sunday, November 9, 2025, at approximately 1:00 AM, a Biddeford police officer conducted a traffic stop on a suspicious vehicle. The operator, who initially provided a false name, fled in the vehicle. Officers were able to positively identify the operator as Harley Winchenbach, 33, of Biddeford. Officers learned that Winchenbach

November 9, 2025, Early this morning we recieved reports from multiple residents of a heavy police presence on or near Granite Street by Atlantic Avenue. Reports of the incident included the alleged presence of police cruisers, emergency vehicles, K-9 Units, incident command and "army style vehicles". Individuals also alleged that the area was blocked off from the public exiting or entering the area. Upon further investigation we have confirmed the Arrests of both Harley Winc

📰BIDDEFORD | $25,000 Bail | Arrest Made | Felony Warrants November 7, 2025, Early Friday morning at approximately 3:50 AM, Biddeford Police aresseted an Augusta man for two active felony warrants. Timothy Larsen The individual, Timothy Larsen, 36, of Augusta, was arrested and taken to York County Jail. The first warrant Larsen was aresseted for was for Aggravated Trafficking of Scheduled Drugs (Class A) and Violating Conditions of Release (Class E). The second warrant was fo

November 3, 2025, Did you receive a suspicious invoice that appears to be from the City of Biddeford Planning Board? According to the Biddeford Police Department, that invoice is not real and is a scam. The Biddeford Police are asking residents TO NOT PAY that invoice. The City of Biddeford has been made aware of fraudulent attempts to extract money from Biddeford residents and businesses who have recently submitted applications to the Planning Board. In this scam, the victim

“Officers were seen detaining 2 females and 5 males and removing a firearm from a safe that was brought out of the home” October 30, 2025, This morning, the Biddeford Buzz has received multiple reports of a large police presence at 99 Temple Street in Saco. Saco Police Department, York County Sheriffs and Maine DEA agents have been confirmed to be on the scene and are still on the scene as of 8:30 AM. MDEA, Saco Police Department and York County Sheriff's work together on Tem

"... A loaded shotgun and approximately $7,000.00 in suspected drug proceeds were located alongside the drugs..." October 29, 2025, According to reports from the MDEA and Biddeford Police Department, Brandon Gelsomini, 28, of Biddeford was charged with Aggravated Trafficking Scheduled “W” Drugs Class A and Violation of Bail Conditions. For the past two months, MDEA and Biddeford Police received information from the Biddeford community reporting illicit drug sales from an enca

-MSP Investigating Death in Hancock County- "70-year-old David Bridges of Kennebunk, was found deceased in a bog just off the roadway" October 29, 2025, Acoording to a statement released from the Maine State Police, on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at approximately 3:32 PM, Troopers from the Maine State Police Northern Field Troop responded to the 32000 Road in Township 41 which is located in Northern Hancock County off the Stud Mill Road, for a report of an unattended death. A

"Michael Tosi, 42 years of age of Biddeford, has been charged with Criminal Mischief and Violating Condition of Release" October 28, 2025, Acoording to a release from the Biddeford Police Department, they are actively investigating multiple incidents of damage to residences and vehicles in the downtown area that have occurred over the past several weeks. Officers have been collecting evidence, reviewing surveillance footage, and conducting interviews to identify those respons

“It is really disheartening to have someone maliciously vandalize a beloved asset we’ve invested so much into for this community. I hope we are able to catch the vandal and prevent similar occurrences in the future.”  - Truc Dever, Biddeford City Manager October 28, 2025 - Well folks, according to a statement released yesterday from the Biddeford Recreation department, less than 30 days after the new playground at the J. Richard Martin Community Center (located at 189 Alfre

📰BIDDEFORD | ARREST MADE | 12 Active Warrants & Fentanyl October 21, 2025, According to reports from the Biddeford Police Department, on October 20, 2025, at approximately 1:15 AM, officers conducted a pro-active traffic stop in downtown Biddeford. As a result, Daniel Melnick, 32, of Saco, was arrested on twelve (12) active warrants. Daniel Melnick Melnick was also found to be in possession of multiple packages of suspected fentanyl, totaling over 7 grams. Devin Nason, 29, o

“I’m terrified this guy is going to come back and set my house on fire while we are sleeping in the middle of the night… and as of now, there is nothing the Biddeford Police can do… we’re really hoping the public may recognize the individual or the car” - Biddeford Wife and Mother Shattered rear window of Biddeford family October 17, 2025 - A Biddeford family is looking for answers after having what appears to be the same individual attack their home and vehicles in broad day

📰 STANDISH | Standish woman charged with murder | Arrest Made in Standish Homicide October 16, 2025 Lynn Perkins According to reports from the Maine State Police, on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at approximately 12:40 PM, Detectives with Major Crimes Unit South arrested 37-year-old Lynn Perkins of Standish at 715 River Road in Standish. Perkins was charged with Murder in connection to the death of 49-year-old Matthew Hamilton - Perkins and Hamilton had been in a relationship

📰 BIDDEFORD & PORTLAND | Missing 13 Year Old Found Elijah Coleman -UPDATE: CHARGE HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO KIDNAPPING- OCTOBER 15, 2025, The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division has concluded an extensive week-long investigation to locate 13-year-old Jadelynn Harlow, who had been reported missing from the Town of Pownal. Through the course of the investigation, detectives identified an address at 470 Brighton Avenue, Portland, where the teen was be

📰BIDDEFORD | $175,000 CASH BAIL UPDATE - Arrest Made in 2024 Biddeford Baby Death Christopher Knapp October 14, 2025, According to an updated report released this morning from the Maine State Police, 36-year-old Christopher Knapp of Biddeford's bail has been set at $175,000 for the death of an infant in 2024. The arrest stems from over a yearlong investigation into the death of a 5-week-old boy on June 20, 2024. On June 21, 2024, an autopsy was conducted at the Chief Medical

Joshua Uriah Farseer According to reports from the York County Sheriff's Office, On Saturday, October 11th, at 6:00 pm, Deputy Justin...

October 10, 2025, Officials say 13-year-old Jadelynn Harlow was last seen in Freeport on Monday and may be in the greater Portland or...