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📰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 132 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 111 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 111 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 91 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 71 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 61 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 52 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 31 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 32 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 31 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 34 min read
📰BIDDEFORD | Speaker Ryan Fecteau Endorses Liam LaFountain for Mayor
📰BIDDEFORD | Speaker Ryan Fecteau Endorses Liam LaFountain for Mayor November 2, 2025, Earlier this evening Speaker Ryan Fecteau publicly announced his endorsement for Biddeford Mayoral Candidate Liam LaFountain. Below is Speaker Fecteau's statement: ***I am supporting Council President Liam LaFountain for Mayor.*** I wasn't planning to offer public support for any of the mayoral candidates, but I read a write-up today that was entirely unfair in regards to Liam's record. So
Nov 22 min read
📰BIDDEFORD | SEWER... One problem... Only One Pipe... Interviewer: "So right now, if we get a really heavy rain, there's the possibility that sewerage could overflow and end up in the river?"
Interviewer: "So right now, if we get a really heavy rain, there's the possibility that sewerage could overflow and end up in the river?" Answer: "That is correct." - Jeff Demers, Director, Biddeford Public Works November 2, 2025, This past week The Biddeford Buzz, along with WGME CBS 13 News, Portland, and Spectrum News Maine, were invited by the City of Biddeford Government to tour the various sewage facilities and learn more about the upcoming sewer bond (Question 1) that
Nov 22 min read
📰BIDDEFORD | Mayor Martin Grohman Comes Out Swinging; "The Gloves Are Off"
-Mayor Marty Grohman Takes Jabs at Mayoral Opponent Liam LaFountain... Little to No Mentioning of opponent Norm Belanger- "It’s disingenuous for my opponent [Liam LaFountain], who is the Council President, to now claim that he’s pro-business, when he has relentlessly driven up the costs of business: like making it cost ten thousand bucks to hook up a sink." - Marty Grohman By MARTY GROHMAN - November 2, 2025, In Biddeford, the mayor doesn’t have a vote. The Council has all th
Nov 23 min read
📰BIDDEFORD | A Letter from Biddeford Ward 4 City Council Candidate Bobby Mills Regarding the Nov. 4 Election
By Bobby Mills - November 2, 2025, We are on the brink of selecting a group of candidates here in Biddeford. On Tuesday, November 4th, we will elect a mayor, city council, and school committee for the next two years. This is an exciting time and an opportunity to bring about positive changes. It is crucial that you choose someone who aligns with your values and concerns. Bobby Mills If you are dissatisfied with the ongoing increases in taxes and sewer bills, it is time to tak
Nov 21 min read
📰BREAKING: Judge Blocks Suspension of SNAP Benefits | Will it hold? October 31, 2025, As of 2:05 PM a federal judge in Rhode Island has blocked the Trump administration from "ceasing to pay" SNAP
📰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
Oct 311 min read
📰BIDDEFORD | Candidates Work Together to Host Non-partisan Food Drive on Election Day
*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
Oct 311 min read
📰BIDDEFORD | Sewer Bills En Route!
-A Message to Biddeford Wastewater Customers from Maine Water- EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 1, 2025 - MAINE WATER WILL HANDLE BIDDEFORD WASTEWATER BILLING SERVICES October 30th, 2025, Maine water sent the below letter to residents of Biddeford regarding their new contract with the City to handle all “ billing, collection and customer service inquiries for the City’s wastewater customers, effective November 1, 2025” Please read the letter below from Maine Water: Dear Biddeford Wastewat
Oct 302 min read
📰BIDDEFORD | ARREST | Fentanyl, Cocaine, and Gun
"... A loaded shotgun and approximately $7,000.00 in suspected drug proceeds were located alongside the drugs..." October 29, 2025, According to reports from the MDEA and Biddeford Police Department, Brandon Gelsomini, 28, of Biddeford was charged with Aggravated Trafficking Scheduled “W” Drugs Class A and Violation of Bail Conditions. For the past two months, MDEA and Biddeford Police received information from the Biddeford community reporting illicit drug sales from an enca
Oct 292 min read
📰BIDDEFORD | Teachers Association Endorses 2 Mayoral Candidates?
📰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
Oct 291 min read
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