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"Luckily no employees were pricked when getting the mail. With that being said, what if they were?" July 8, 2026, This article is not to endorse or oppose needle exchange programs, however, we do feel it's important for the community to know about instances such as this - public awareness is key for community safety. To respect and protect the local businesses and residents directly effected, we will not state exactly where this occured. Recently, a business in downtown Bidde

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

"In addition to the charges listed in the indictment warrant, Moscillo was also charged with Refusing to Submit to Arrest or Detention with Force Causing Injury." June 12, 2026, Acoording to a press release from Scarborough Police Department, "On June 5, 2026, the Scarborough Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division obtained an indictment warrant for Matthew Moscillo, 38, of Biddeford, Maine. The warrant charged Moscillo with Class A Gross Sexual Assault, Class C U

-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

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

May 11, 2026, According to a release from The Biddeford Police Department, "On April 17, 2026, Biddeford Regional Communication Center (BRCC) received a telephone call from Northeast Ambulance reporting that one of its ambulances had just been stolen from the hospital in Biddeford. Northeast Ambulance had an active tracking device on the stolen ambulance and was able to provide live updates on the vehicle’s location. After gathering all pertinent information, the caller was

May 1, 2026, according to an announcement from the leadership at Seeds of Hope Neighborhood Center, the organization has assumed operations of the former York County Family Shelter. Although details are unclear at this time, we have included the announcement from the organization below. In addition please note, a comment posted publicly by Executive Director Vassie Folwer states the shelter is located in Sanford. "The Board of Directors of Seeds of Hope Neighborhood Center, t

April 26, 2026, below is a statement from Vassie Fowler, Executive Director for Seeds of Hope Neighborhood Center, pertaining to recent public dialog regarding the center and 2027 city budget propsoal - please see below: By Vassie Fowler, Executive Director, Seeds of Hope THE TRUTH ABOUT BIDDEFORD’S OVERNIGHT PROGRAM, AND WHAT NO ONE HAS BEEN SAYING For weeks, Seeds of Hope has remained quiet while misinformation, assumptions, and personal attacks have circulated online and i

April 26, 2026, At approximately 1:00 - 1:15 AM this morning, Biddeford Police aressted and charged 27 year old Scott Allen of Biddeford. Allen was charged with Domestic Violence, a class D misdemeanor, and was transported to the York County Jail. Allen remained incarcerated until 12:35 PM today and was released after posting $200 cash bail. Class D crimes in Maine are considered a serious misdemeanor and are punishable by up to 364 days in jail, a $2,000 fine, and carry sign

⚠️WARNING EXPLICIT LANGUAGE⚠️ 📰BIDDEFORD | Man on Bike Arrested UPDATE: 48 year old David Bushnell of Biddeford was arrested and booked on the following 3 charges: 1) FAILURE TO PROVIDE CORRECT NAME & ADDRESS 2) OBSTRUCTING GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION 3) REFUSING TO SUBMIT TO ARREST OR DETENTION, PHYSICAL FORCE April 13, 2026, At approximately 11:05 PM on April 12, Biddeford Police Department apprehended a male individual riding a bicycle in the area of Elm and Cutts. The ind

March 24, 2026, according to reports from the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife, the "Maine Warden Service is seeking information regarding a snowmobile rider that caused over $20,000 worth of damage to a local nursery in Dayton." According to a release from the department, "At some point between Thursday, February 26 and Saturday, February 28, someone took a snowmobile off the marked trail and rode through a roped off area, running over and damaging numerous sm

By Tammy Wells, York County Government Media March 11, 2026, An elderly man with dementia wandered into a garage and climbed to the second story, where the only “floor” was planks placed across the support beams. It was unclear whether he intended to harm himself or if he was merely confused, investigators said. He wielded a shovel and threatened to strike York County Sheriff Deputy Levi Johnson. When the man was distracted, Johnson was able to safely bring him to the ground

March 5, 2026, According to the Old Orchard Beach Police Department, at approximately 12:49 AM, Old Orchard Beach Police Officers conducting proactive traffic enforcement initiated a motor vehicle stop. Officers identified the vehicle operator as Joshua A. Poissant, 38, of Arundel, Maine. A subsequent investigation revealed that Poissant was currently on two sets of bail conditions. Officers requested that a K-9 respond to the location to conduct a drug sniff of the vehicle.

March 2, 2026, According to officials, on February 13th, Old Orchard Police were called to a residence of reports of a physical altercation between two males. Upon arrival, officers found a male who had sustained severe trauma to his face; the individual was bleeding from their mouth and was missing several of their teeth. Following a brief “investigation”, Old Orchard Police arrested 51 year old Adam Goodwin. Goodwin was brought to the York County Jail at approximately 3:45

January 26, 2026 we have confirmed there is currently a large police presence on Alfred Street and the corner of Marshall Avenue. Footage by the Biddeford Buzz Officers have blocked off Alfred Street at the Graham Street extension intersection. PLEASE NOTE - Biddeford Police Department are the officers on the scene and have indicated that this is not an Immigration and Customs Enforcement situation; this is a Biddeford issue being handled by city police. An officer was observ

January 26, 2026, in a press release sent directly from Brian Pellerin to the Biddeford Buzz, Chief Deputy Brian Pellerin of the Cumberland County Sheriff's who is running for York County Sheriff, shared his sentiments regarding the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Below are Brian's remarks: "When I launched my campaign for Sheriff of York County earlier this week, the issues surrounding immigration enforcement in Maine, particularly the role of ICE and the responsibi

January 25, 2026, according to a press release sent directly from Brian Pellerin to the Biddeford Buzz, Chief Deputy Brian Pellerin of the Cumberland County Sheriff's has officially announced his candidacy for York County Sheriff. Below are Brian's remarks: Brian Pellerin (submitted photo) "Today, I am announcing my candidacy for York County Sheriff in the November 2026 election. I am running as a principled Independent candidate, committed to professional, nonpartisan leade

📰BIDDEFORD | Councilors Praise Police Chief for Partnering with City of Saco | Council Approves Contract “We miss too many opportunities to work with our neighbors from Saco… I offer praise to you and your team for working with them.” Jacob Pierson, Ward 6 Councilor January 6, 2026, At tonight's city council meeting, Biddeford Police Chief JoAnne Fisk asked City Councilors to approve a contract between the City of Saco and City of Biddeford pertaining to the purchase of new

December 20, 2025, According to a press release from the Old Orchard Beach Police Department, On December 19, 2025, at approximately 7:32 p.m., Old Orchard Beach Police Officers conducting proactive traffic enforcement initiated a motor vehicle stop. Officers identified the vehicle operator as Nelson Gomes, 48, of Old Orchard Beach, Maine. Nelson Gomes A subsequent investigation resulted in Gomes being arrested for Operating Under the Influence (OUI). During the investigation