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December 4, 2025, The Saco School Department and City of Saco marked a historic milestone today as families, city officials, students, educators, and construction partners gathered for the official groundbreaking of its transformative new PreK–5 school campus, representing the long-awaited transformation of the district’s elementary learning environments. (L-R) Saco School Department Assistant Superintendent Meg Parkhurst, City of Saco’s City Council member Jeffrey Onnen, Cou

PARKING BAN December 1, 2025, There will be a citywide Snow Emergency Parking Ban in effect for the City of Biddeford from 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 2 until 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 3. On Tuesday, December 2, parking will be permitted until 10 PM on Main Street between Hill Street and Elm Street for short-term business parking ONLY. Designed by Biddeford Buzz Inauguration attendees may take a shuttle from the Pearl Street Parking Garage to City Hall. The shuttle

Karen Garnett kgarnett@biddefordschools.me BIDDEFORD, Maine– December 1, 2025 – Biddeford School Department is proud to be chosen as a convoy stop for this year’s annual Wreaths Across America “Escort to Arlington” – known as the world’s largest veterans parade. The official presentation will take place on Monday, December 8, 2025, at 9:15 a.m., at Biddeford Middle School, offering students a meaningful opportunity to hear directly from veterans and community leaders about s

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

November 21, 2025, This past Sunday November 16th was the 2025 World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims. It’s an annual international day to remember those who have been killed on our roads and streets in the past year. The Bicycle Coalition of Maine has publicly stated that so far in 2025 Maine has seen 209 crashes involving pedestrians resulting in 40 serious injuries and 19 fatalities. Our state has also seen 198 crashes involving bicyclists resulting in 29 seriou

-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

November 20, 2025, Saco Middle School (SMS) Bobcat Players proudly present The Wizard of Oz production on Thursday, December 11, 2025, and Friday, December 12, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at Saco Middle School’s Cafeteria. The 60-minute comedy, adapted by Erin Detrick, is designed for middle and high-school-aged performers and brings this beloved classic to life with a fresh, fast-paced twist. The SMS Bobcat Players’ cast and crew includes 50 students led by Drama Club Director Megan

Saco to Hold Official Groundbreaking for New PreK–5 Schools November 14, 2025, The Saco School Department and City of Saco will celebrate a historic milestone on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. with the official groundbreaking ceremony for the city’s new PreK–5 school campus, a long-anticipated project that will transform elementary education for generations of Saco students. For more than two decades, the community has envisioned new learning spaces that meet the e

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

⚠️SCHOOL CLOSED ON 11/12/25 - WATER MAIN BREAK November 11, 2025, Attention, a notice was sent out this evening at approximately 6:00 PM to parents of students who attend Saco Middle School informing them of a school closure tomorrow (11/12/25) due to a water main break. The message that was sent to parents can be viewed below and is attached: "Saco Middle School will be CLOSED tomorrow, Wednesday, November 12, 2025, due to a water main break at the school. We are assessing t

*ELECTION DAY FOOD DRIVE!* October 31, 2025, This Election Day, candidates are teaming up on a non- partisan community food drive. A donation drop will be set up outside the entrance at Biddeford High School Tiger Gym (20 Maplewood Ave) from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM so voters can optionally contribute shelf-stable items All donations go directly to the Biddeford Food Pantry for our neighbors in need. Local need remains consistently high into late fall and early winter, when househo

📰BIDDEFORD | Teachers Association Endorses 2 Mayoral Candidates? UPDATE 9:05 PM 10/29/25: The Biddeford Buzz has received a copy of the letter sent to both mayoral candidates from Allison Pickering, Vice President, Biddeford Teachers Association and Chair, Biddeford Teachers Association Screening and Endorsement Committee that stated "after great consideration, the committee has decided to make a dual endorsement in the mayoral race, recommending both you and Liam LaFountain

Media Contact: Karen Garnett (207) 391-6871 kgarnett@biddefordschools.me BHS Sustainability Club’s Thrift Shop Promotes Eco-Friendly Fashion October 28, 2025, The Biddeford High School (BHS) Sustainability Club hosted its second free Sustainability Thrift Shop last week, inviting students to browse a collection of lightly loved clothing and accessories donated by the school community. The event drew about 100 students after school, where more than 150 items—from popular b

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

“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

-SMS Students Share Kindness During Annual “Raise Craze” Day- Saco Middle School students Priscila Muteba Mafuta, Marina Gnecco, and Kathleen Hieger work together to spread small acts of kindness in the community, including assembling several picnic tables for the Saco Parks & Recreation Department. SACO, Maine–October 24, 2025– Saco Middle School (SMS) once again turned kindness into action as more than 600 students and 120 staff members participated in the school’s annual “

-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

“What I need from this council is accountability for the silence… The mayor, the city manager, and the chief of police were directly notified and have done nothing… that silence is complicity” FULL VIDEO: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/18mUg8CaGm/ October 22, 2025, Last night, A current resident of Berwick Maine addressed the Biddeford City Council and Council Staff regarding an issue that took place in the City of Biddeford. The Maine resident, who identified himself as R

October 21, 2025, Tonight, the Biddeford City Council voted to approve funds in the amount of up to $60,000 to "insure and maintain" the John F. Kennedy School property through the remainder of fiscal year 2026. John F. Kennedy School The JFK School, located at 64 West Street, closed back in June 2025 after being open for 60 years. Once closed, students were transitioned to the Biddeford Primary School. Although a vote of approval for the funds, Councilor At-Large Marc Lessar