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📰BIDDEFORD | 🎉 CONGRATS! | Biddeford Adult Education’s First Teachers Family Literacy Program Selected for Prestigious National Grant
-Biddeford Adult Education’s First Teachers Family Literacy Program Selected for Prestigious National Grant- November 21, 2025, according to a press release from the Biddeford Dchool Department, Biddeford Adult Education’s First Teachers Family Literacy Program has been selected as one of only three programs in the entire nation to receive a $10,000 grant through the newly launched Barbara Bush Fund for Family Literacy, an initiative of the George & Barbara Bush Foundation ai
Nov 21, 20253 min read
📰BIDDEFORD | Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening! | Bounce Pickle + Play and Match Point Kitchen
-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
Nov 20, 20252 min read
📰SACO | SMS Bobcat Players in Production of The Wizard of Oz
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
Nov 20, 20251 min read
📰BIDDEFORD | Oak Street Incident -NO DANGER TO PUBLIC-
-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
Nov 20, 20251 min read
📰OLD ORCHARD | You Can't Park There -Officer, um... you can't park there.
-Officer, um... you can't park there- November 19, 2025, today at approximately 10:40 AM, an Old Orchard Beach Police Officer incorrectly executed a u-turn when conducting official police business resulting in them driving directly into a traffic sign. Upon witnessing the event, an individual called 911 and was able to confirm with dispatch that the officer did not suffer a medical event. This occurred on Saco Ave. The officer was intially facing in the direction heading in t
Nov 19, 20251 min read
📰BIDDEFORD | UNE and Heart of Biddeford Partner to Spread Holiday Cheer
“I think it has been really successful. We are at the half way point of the time set aside and the students have already completed 2/3's of the entire workload”, said Delilah Poupore, Executive Director for Heart of Biddeford. November 16, 2025, If you were downtown today, you may have noticed some younger looking individuals carrying around ladders, totes, lights, and some even climbing trees. Great news, this was not a rebellion! UNE students hang lights from tress in dow
Nov 16, 20252 min read
📰BIDDEFORD | New Executive Director | Biddeford Saco Chamber of Commerce 🎊 CONGRATULATIONS ALEX MACPHAIL! 🎊
📰BIDDEFORD | New Executive Director | Biddeford Saco Chamber of Commerce 🎊 CONGRATULATIONS ALEX MCPHAIL! November 15, 2025, The Biddeford + Saco Chamber of Commerce + Industry has hired Alex MacPhail (resident of Saco) to be their new executive director. Alex MacPhail MacPhail will start as executive director on Monday, Nov. 17, according to a press release from the chamber’s board of directors. In the role as executive drector, MacPhail will be responsible for member engag
Nov 15, 20251 min read
📰SACO | New School Campus | Groundbreaking Ceremony
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
Nov 14, 20252 min read
📰BIDDEFORD | APPEAL DENIED | UNE PIER APPEAL
Have you ever had someone come up to you and question you about something, and rather than answer the question, you think, “who are you to even be asking me this?”... Well, in the most anecdotal fashion, that’s exactly what happened at tonight’s UNE Pier appeal hearing; according to the Zoning Board of Appeals and city procedure, the individuals who filed the appeal, can not legally be recognized (qualified) as appellants, therefore, the appeal was denied. November 13, 2025,
Nov 13, 20253 min read
📰BIDDEFORD | $25,000 BAIL | Shooting Suspect Denied Motion to Lower Bail
-Prosecutor cited “public safety" as reason for objecting to lowering bail amount- November 13, 2025, This morning a judge at the York County Superior Court in Biddeford Maine, revoked a motion to lower the bail amount for one Derick Dorais of Biddeford. Derick has been incarcerated since a shooting that occurred this past Mothers Day (5/11/25) on Elm Street in Biddeford. Derick Dorais During today’s bail hearing, the defense asked for Dorais’ bail to be lowered to $1,000; t
Nov 13, 20252 min read
📰SACO | SCHOOL CLOSURE | Saco Middle School CLOSED ⚠️SCHOOL CLOSED - WATER MAIN BREAK⚠️
⚠️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
Nov 11, 20251 min read
📰BIDDEFORD | GRANITE STREET INCIDENT FULLY CONFIRMED - WE WERE CORRECT ICE was not present, full release below:
📰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
Nov 11, 20251 min read
📰BIDDEFORD | Building Fire | Morin Street
📰BIDDEFORD | Building Fire | Morin Street November 9, 2025, According to reports, The Biddeford Fire Department is currently on scene in the area of Morin Street, for a working building fire. It is reported to be fire in an "exhaust system of the building". As of the now it is considered a "small fire", but because of the contents of the building, several departments are on scene out of an abundance of caution. Authorities are asking individuals to please avoid the area. Cur
Nov 9, 20251 min read
📰BIDDEFORD | $25,000 Bail | Arrest Made | Felony Warrants | Early Friday morning at approximately 3:50 AM, Biddeford Police aresseted an Augusta man for two active felony warrants.
📰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
Nov 7, 20251 min read
📰BIDDEFORD | "LETTER TO THE EDITOR" A message from Bobby Mills:
Bobby Mills November 6, 2025, I am filled with pride for the remarkable turnout in the recent election held in Biddeford on Tuesday. This city holds a special place in my heart, and I cherish it deeply. My family and I have been fortunate enough to experience numerous extraordinary opportunities that we could never have imagined. While it is true that there were winners and losers in the election, we all played a crucial role in shaping the future of our community. I am parti
Nov 6, 20251 min read
📰BIDDEFORD | Bonds Passed, Now What?
-Mayor Elect LaFountain and City Staff React to Passing of Recreation & Sewer Bonds- “ I look forward to working with the City Council and city staff to ensure that the sewer bond proceeds are used responsibly and effectively.” November 5, 2025, Yesterday, Biddeford voters approved all 3 local municipal bond questions proposed on the 2025 Ballot. Following the election results, we reached out to Mayor Elect Liam LaFountain and City Staff, to share their thoughts regarding the
Nov 5, 20252 min read
📰BIDDEFORD | SCAM INVOICE November 3, 2025, Did you receive a suspicious invoice that appears to be from the City of Biddeford Planning Board?
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
Nov 3, 20251 min read
📰BIDDEFORD | Police Department Swears in 2 Newly Promoted Sergeants
November 3, 2025, According to the Biddeford Police Department, recently, Chief Fisk held a swearing in ceremony for 2 newly promoted sergeants. The Biddeford Police Department is proud to announce the promotion of Sergeants Hubbard and Corey, who will be assigned to the patrol division as supervisors. Sergeant Adam Hubbard has served with the Biddeford Police Department for the past eight years, working in roles including patrol officer, domestic violence investigator, and d
Nov 3, 20252 min read
📰SACO | EXIT 35 - Now Open!
📰SACO | EXIT 35 - Now Open! November 3, 2025, Maine Turnpike Authority's first new exit in more than 20 years is designed to improve connections to and from the Turnpike, providing easier Turnpike access to westerly traffic, reducing peak travel congestion along Route 112 and Industrial Park Road, and reducing traffic at Exit 36. There have been traffic delays this morning due to signal timing at the Exit 35 on- and off- ramps. Maine Turnpike has informed the City that their
Nov 3, 20251 min read
📰BIDDEFORD | Biddeford Needs Leadership That Puts Accountability First
Opinion: Biddeford Needs Leadership That Puts Accountability First By Loren McCready November 3, 2025, With Tuesday’s election approaching, the issue on nearly everyone’s mind is the cost of living, especially housing. It’s also the subject most candidates have been pressed to address. Mayor Marty Grohman’s recent column offered a confident vision of Biddeford’s future: rapid growth, new housing, and economic momentum. But his portrayal of an opponent as anti-development and
Nov 3, 20254 min read
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