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"The future of our workforce depends on exactly the type of training offered at Maine's community colleges," said House Speaker Ryan Fecteau (D-Biddeford). "It's not just an opportunity for students to learn -- it's an opportunity for our economy to thrive." April 12, 2026, this past Friday (April 10), Governor Janet Mills signed Maine's Fiscal Year 2026--2027 supplemental budget (LD 2212) that was enacted by the legislature earlier this week. The signing took place at Easter

Contributed Story, Kenneth Blow Campaign April 7, 2026, Kenneth Blow, a 63-year-old Independent and longtime Old Orchard Beach town councilor, has announced his candidacy for State Representative in District 131. Running as an unenrolled candidate, Blow plans to fund a traditional campaign without accepting outside donations. Kenneth Blow “I don’t believe we need to be taking sides and pointing fingers at each other,” Blow said. “That’s what’s happening now in Augusta, and it

April 7, 2026, This morning, Rep. Holly Sargent, D-York, and Rep. Marc Malon, D-Biddeford, welcomed the York-Biddeford-Old Orchard Beach hockey team to the State House in Augusta. The team was recognized by the House and Senate for winning the 2026 Class B State Championship. --From the Biddeford Buzz, Great work boys! ---Biddeford's trusted news source; 🗣 Local news For YOU, By YOU 🤝 www.biddefordbuzz.com

By Victoria Foley, Deputy Chief of Staff for Communications, Speaker of the House Ryan D. Fecteau April 7, 2026, Speaker of the House Ryan D. Fecteau (D-Biddeford) issued the following statement following the Supreme Court ruling against a Colorado law banning ‘conversion therapy’ for LGBTQ+ minors that took place on April 4: “Today’s [April 4, 2026] ruling from the Court is dangerous. It legitimizes an overwhelmingly discredited practice that causes harm to young people. Her

By Brian Lee, Contributed Story April 3, 2026, Today, Gov. Janet Mills signed into law a measure sponsored by Rep. Marc Malon, D-Biddeford, that will help safeguard Mainers from gambling addiction by prohibiting the use of credit cards in online wagers. As amended, LD 2080 will prevent gambling operators or management services with licenses in the state from accepting credit cards to fund both sports wagering and Internet gaming (iGaming). The latter has been operational in

January 22, 2026, Yesterday, Rep. Marc Malon (D-Biddeford), presented LD 2080 before the Legislature’s Veterans and Legal Affairs Committee. The bill would provide an additional safeguard to Mainers struggling with gambling addiction by prohibiting the use of credit cards in online sports betting. Rep. Marc Malon, D-Biddeford, presents LD 2080 before the Legislature’s Veterans and Legal Affairs Committee There are currently two gambling companies that operate online sports wa