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January 21, 2026, We have recieved video confirmation of ICE personnel at a residence located on Hubert Street. Multiple vehicles and officers were present.

"because if we don't come in, now your kids are going with us". January 21, 2026, We have recieved a video that shows that while conducting offical ICE activity in Biddeford, an ICE officer stated to an individual, "because if we don't come in, now your kids are going with us". This is the first instance any behavior such as this has been reported to our team.

📰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 17, 2025, Biddeford wastewater customers can now expect to receive their wastewater bills reliably and predictably from Maine Water. Recently, the city transitioned to leveraging Maine Water's billing and customer service expertise to stabilize the administrative processes for sewer billing. The city contracted Maine Water Company to handle all billing, collection and customer service inquiries for the city’s wastewater operations. The complex changeover required mig

By Jessica Johnson December 9, 2025, Every long distance runner ( well most) dream of running the Boston Marathon, nevermind 3 and as of next year, four. This weekly installment is going to detail my training, the good, the bad and the ugly (there can be a lot of ugly), and how I balance my life with the organized chaos of being a wife, mom, seamstress, adult educator, and a middle school teacher while training for a marathon.(I will give you a hint: It can be messy) I will

The Spirit of the Season: BHS Students Support 103 Families for Thanksgiving BIDDEFORD, Maine – November 25, 2025 – Biddeford High School (BHS) students continued their tradition of service this season as the Student Council led its annual Thanksgiving Food Basket Drive—an effort that has quickly become a cherished example of Tiger Pride in action. (L-R) Fairfield School staff Wendy LeBlanc, Trenton Jackson, and Allison Desjardins deliver Thanksgiving meals to Saco families

-Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening, Bounce Pickle + Play and Match Point Kitchen- “It's amazing, I'll tell you what. Strange twist of fate, literally 30 years ago, I managed the bookland that was next door to here. So to see the plaza go down and come back as it has, is just remarkable." Alex MacPhail, Executive Director, Biddeford Saco Chamber of Commerce + Industry November 20, 2025, This evening, the Biddeford + Saco Chamber of Commerce + Industry Board of Directors, Executiv

Regional Food Pantry Open To All By York County Commissioner Justin Chenette No one in York County should go hungry. We have a moral obligation to help our neighbors in need. It’s why over the summer, the York County Commission acted decisively, voting unanimously to assume operation of the York County Food Pantry. We faced a crisis when the nonprofit that was running our regional food pantry announced its immediate closure due to severe financial distress. The commission

📰BREAKING: Judge Blocks Suspension of SNAP Benefits | Will it hold? UPDATE 6:00 PM - The Trump Administration has stated that it is willing to comply with the order from the federal judge in Rhode Island, but has requested clarification on the ruling and additional documentation. A timeline is unclear at this point. UPDATE 3:35 PM - A 2nd federal judge out of Boston has deemed the Trump Administration's suspension of SNAP benefits "unlawful"; U.S. District Judge Indira Talwa

"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

Media Contact: Karen Garnett (207) 391-6871 kgarnett@biddefordschools.me Students Launch “Spare Change Fills Plates” Campaign to Fight Food Insecurity BIDDEFORD/SACO, Maine – October 28, 2025 – Beginning October 29th, students across the Biddeford, Saco, and Dayton school districts are joining forces to help fight hunger in their own backyards through a new initiative called “Spare Change Fills Plates.” The campaign comes at a critical time, as SNAP benefits end for many

-1,535 Eligible Students to Lose SNAP Benefits | Mayoral Candidates Weigh In- October 23, 2025 - “The halting of the SNAP program during this government shutdown is the poster child for dysfunction of the Federal government and the partisan bickering's impact on the citizen's lives. ” - Norman Belanger, Biddeford Mayoral Candidate & Current Ward 6 City Councilor Message currently displayed on Maine DHHS website As many are aware at this point, due to the ongoing federal gov

Media Contact: Karen Garnett (207) 391-6871 kgarnett@sacoschools.org SMS Teacher Takes Aim at a Third Guinness World Record Saco Middle School physical education teacher and two-time Guinness World Record holder Ryan Martin prepares to take on his next challenge—breaking the record for most high school three-pointers made in one hour during “A Record-Breaking Night” on November 10, 2025. (Photo credit: Sports Illustrated) October 21, 2025, Saco Middle School’s (SMS) own R

“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

"Today, the Maine CDC issued a standing order authorizing qualified health care professionals – including pharmacists – to administer the...

The following statement was released from the office of Representative Marc Malon (House District 133 - Biddeford) regarding the recent...