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"As the founder of Biddeford Ballet, Reynolds brings her knowledge, artistry and guidance to a new home — a place where dancers of all ages can discover their potential, refine their craft, and experience the joy of movement… students will be trained in both classical Vaganova (Russian) and Cecchetti (Italian) methods as well as contemporary ballet " September 8, 2026, This evening, Biddeford Ballet, Biddeford's newest business located on its historic Main Street, held a ribb

"In addition, Knight informed residents of an upcoming billing increase of approximately 32%." September 2, 2026, At last night's city council meeting, Interim City Manager Cornell Knight informed Mayor LaFountain and city councilors the city has been overbilling residents for sewer fees for the past 6 years. If the above sentence got your blood boiling a bit, do not read this next sentence - In addition, Knight informed residents of an upcoming billing increase of approximat

By Danica Lamontagne, City of Biddeford August 28, 2026, Mayor Liam LaFountain has nominated Jessica Muise as the City of Biddeford’s next City Councilor for Ward 4. Muise would fill the seat made vacant by former Councilor Dylan Doughty for the remainder of the current term, which expires in December 2027. Her appointment is subject to confirmation by the City Council on Tuesday, September 1. “I am honored to be nominated to serve Ward 4 on the City Council,” Muise said. “I

By Tammy Wells, York County Government media August 20, 2026, When you’re older or have disabilities, getting to a medical appointment, to the market, the library, community center or elsewhere – places where you need to be or want to be – happens in a couple of ways: Those who are able and have an available vehicle drive there. York County Commissioner Justin Chenette and Age-Friendly Saco Director Jean Saunders talk transportation policy at a forum that drew participatio

August 19, 2026, At last night's City Council meeting, individuals representing the Biddeford Community Recovery Center (BCRC), spoke before Mayor LaFountain and the Biddeford City Council, sharing both the purpose and vision of a community recovery center located in Biddeford, as well as to request an "event fee waiver" for their organization's ulcoming "2nd Annual Recovery Revival of York County (RR)" event. The revival event, scheduled to take place on September 12, 2026 f

~Letter to the Buzz~ By Kelsey Cummings, Ward 5 August 19, 2026, Obviously, how the government should work is a hot topic right now. But it should work, right? There’s a difference between a dysfunctional government and a non-functioning one, and now we’re far past the breaking point. Biddeford has endured everything from delays in codes, vacancies throughout the city, misconduct, lawsuits, late audits, federal employees intimidating our communities, skyrocketing rent, never-

"I did not hear back from the auditor last week". - Cornell Knight, Biddeford Interim City Manager August 18, 2026, After over a year of waiting with multiple delays and approval of additional expenses to cover the work, Biddeford residents were once again informed, that the City of Biddeford’s 2024 financial audit (yes you read the date right), is still not complete. At tonight's city council meeting, Interim City Manager Cornell Knight informed Mayor LaFountain and the Bidd

"Thank you for helping us make the Biddeford Food Pantry a welcoming place for all." - Don Bisson, President and Director, Biddeford Food Pantry August 18, 2026, Back on June 24, 2026 the Biddeford Food Pantry put out a public ask requesting assistance to "restore a community landmark"; the flower box located on the corner of Elm Street and Cutts Street. Well folks, we're happy to report, that the community answered their call! The request intially shared by the Pantry read,

~Important to note, per ICE's current policy, the agency will only release body camera footage when it is in the "best interests" of the agency.~ August 13, 2026, According to the office of U.S. Senator Susan Collins, as of 2:00 PM today, all Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agents in the state of Maine, are now fully equipped with body-worn cameras. U.S. Senator Susan Collins released the following statement: "I am pleased to announce that as of today at 2pm, all ICE enf

By Sam Pecor, Commissioner for Ward 7 August 8, 2026, The Charter Commission holds its first public hearing Monday, August 10, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. It’s the first real chance for residents to tell us what this commission ought to be looking at, and the workshop right after is where we start sorting the charter into the pieces we’ll work through. If you’ve ever wondered what a charter commission does between the election that created it and the ba

"Applications are due by Friday, August 14 at 5:00 PM." By Danica Lamontagne, City of Biddeford Communications, Contributing Writer August 5, 2026, Mayor Liam LaFountain is inviting eligible Ward 4 residents to apply for appointment to the vacant Ward 4 seat on the Biddeford City Council following the resignation of Councilor Dylan Doughty. The City Council accepted Councilor Doughty's resignation at its Tuesday, August 4 meeting. Under the Biddeford City Charter, the Mayor w

"Maine people, and all who call this country home, deserve clarity and accountability from DHS and from you, Mr. Secretary." - Maine Speaker of the House, Ryan Fecteau July 29, 2026, Earlier this morning, Speaker Ryan Fecteau, 65 State Representatives, and 16 State Senators, sent a letter to DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin regarding the fatal shooting of Johan Sebastian Durán Guerrero by ICE officers in Biddeford on July 13. The letter reads as follows: "Dear Secretary Mullin

“It was entirely my fault, I apologize…. If I slip up again, I would fully expect at nothing less, to be reprimanded, or worse.” - Councilor Kurtz, Ward 5 July 28, 2026, At the beginning of tonight's City Council meeting, Ward 5 Councilor David Kurtz addressed the Mayor, fellow councilors, and meeting attendees to apologize for "profanity" he used while speaking during a special city council meeting on July 21, 2026. Biddeford Ward 5 Councilor David Kurtz apologizes following

-Please note, we have blurred the incident image/footage and are not releasing the victims name at this time- July 23, 2026, Earlier today at approximately 3:35 PM, Biddeford's Police and Fire Departments responded to reports of a male that was struck by a maroon suv while riding a bicycle in the area of 299 Elm Street. Upon arrival, EMS services found a 76 year old male on the ground in the middle of the crosswalk, at the intersection of Elm and Lamothe. According to witness

By Danica Lamontagne, City of Biddeford Communications July 20, 2026, The Biddeford City Council will hold its first meeting on Tuesday, July 21, since the fatal shooting of Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero by federal immigration agents. The regularly scheduled meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. in the Little Theater at Biddeford High School to accommodate anticipated community attendance. Following the tragic shooting in Biddeford on Monday, July 13, Mayor Liam LaFountain and mem

"We urge an immediate policy change regarding agency branding. To help ensure clear accountability and avoid misleading the public, ICE personnel engaged in interior enforcement must immediately cease wearing tactical gear, vests, or uniforms labeled with the generic term "POLICE" or "POLICE ICE." July 20, 2026, Following 2 deadly ice involved shootings this past week, in a letter sent today to Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin, 39 Senators called for immediate

Statement from Mayor Liam LaFountain, 10:44 p.m., July 15, 2026 (Biddeford, Maine) The loss of Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero continues to weigh heavily on his family, friends, and the Biddeford community. As the investigation moves forward, I remain focused on supporting the family, protecting public safety, ensuring that residents have access to the resources they need, and advocating for a transparent and independent investigation. -I spoke with the Guerrero family’s lega

July 9, 2026, Earlier today, Representative Katrina Smith "formally requested an independent review by the Maine Ethics Commission regarding Speaker Ryan Fecteau’s upcoming employment as Executive Director of the Biddeford Housing Authority." Representative Smith added, "Speaker of the House holds tremendous power over legislation and public policy. When outside employment directly intersects with decisions made in Augusta, transparency matters. This is not about prejudging t

~Letter to the Buzz~ By: Jason Litalien, Ward 3 and Independent Candidate Maine Senate 32 July 8, 2026, Last year, Biddeford voters heard over and over that City Hall needed greater fiscal accountability. We were promised that taxpayer dollars would be managed more carefully, spending would receive greater scrutiny, and government would make better financial decisions. A year later, Biddeford homeowners will soon open their property tax bills and find that we are paying even