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August 13, 2026, According to the Biddeford Recreation Department, "there has been a confirmed sighting of a great white shark near our local beaches this morning". After contacting the department directly, we've learned that the great white was spotted in the area of Granite Point and Timber Point and was heading towards Fortunes Rock. The sighting was confirmed by the Maine Marine Patrol. This is the second great white sighting in the Biddeford area in the past two weeks, w

August 13, 2026, According to Biddeford Fire Chief Larry Best, "this evening at approximately 8:52pm, the Biddeford Regional Communications Center received a 911 call from two people stuck on a rock near Timber Point and Timber Island. They said they have been cut off from shore by the rising tide and cannot make it back in safely. An ocean rescue box assignment was dispatched with Biddeford Car 7, Car 3, Special Hazards 34, and EMS 10; Arundel Ambulance 40; Saco Marine 5; an

By Tammy Wells, York County government media July 29, 2026, There has been a big change in how medical and behavioral health is delivered at York County Jail – a system that will also carry over to the new York County Recovery Center when the facility goes online, targeted to take place early in 2027. York County Government’s new Integrated Medical and Behavioral Health Division began providing care at the jail on July 1. And as the York County Commissioners and county admin

-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

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

"Luckily no employees were pricked when getting the mail. With that being said, what if they were?" July 8, 2026, This article is not to endorse or oppose needle exchange programs, however, we do feel it's important for the community to know about instances such as this - public awareness is key for community safety. To respect and protect the local businesses and residents directly effected, we will not state exactly where this occured. Recently, a business in downtown Bidde

By Joshua Wolfe, Biddeford Buzz, Contributing Writer "I, Liam LaFountain, Mayor of the City of Biddeford, do hereby recognize Age-Friendly Biddeford as the recipient of the 2026 Spirit of America Award, and extend the City's deepest gratitude to every volunteer who gives their time and energy to this mission; for Biddeford is a better, kinder, and more connected place becuase of their service." July 7, 2026, At tonight's City Council meeting, Mayor LaFountain and City Council

June 30, 2026, Holy smokes folks, huge announcement. As this community demonstrates time and time again, when we come together, we achieve great things. With that being said, honored, ecstatic, humbled, and delighted to inform everyone of two recent milestones we, the community, have achieved through the Biddeford Buzz. First, the Biddeford Buzz has been accepted as a member of the Society of Professional Journalists; The nation’s most broad-based journalism organization, ded

June 23, 2026, According to the Biddeford Fire Department, "This afternoon shortly before 3:10pm the Biddeford Regional Communications Center received a 911 call for a building fire at Parkview Court Building #6 in Biddeford. Biddeford Fire Department Car 7, Engine 22, Truck 32, and Engine 26 (call company) were dispatched on the Desk Box assignment, along with an Engine from Arundel, an Engine and Ambulance from Saco, and an Engine from Old Orchard Beach. Biddeford Deputy Ch

By Tammy Wells, York County Government media, Contributing Writer June 23, 2026, York County Government is joining forces with the American Red Cross to host a blood drive on July 30 and is looking for folks to make the commitment to donate a pint, by reserving a time and following through on the day. The blood drive will be 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, July 30 in the drill hall at York County Regional Training Center, 79 First County Way ( take Layman Way off Route 4, First

June 15, 2026 (1:05PM), According to both the Scarborough, Maine Fire Department and Scarborough Maine Police Department, US Route 1 is CLOSED in both directions between Pine Point Road and Old Blue Point Road due to a motor vehicle accident. According to several bystanders, the closure spans the areas of Dairy Corner and Chaba Thai Cusine. Please avoid the area, and seek an alternate route. WANT US TO SHARE YOUR STORIES, TIPS, NEWS, EVENTS, AND MORE? ---Biddeford's trusted n

By Tammy Wells, York County Government Media, Contributing Writer June 4, 2026, They’ve learned how to respond to 911 calls for medical assistance, how to take a pulse, blood pressure, how to assess a patient’s condition, provide first aid or life support care to sick or injured patients, and a lot more. And on June 2, 17 newly minted Emergency Medical Technicians graduated from a 16-week program offered by York County Community College and held at York County Regional Traini

-Attorney Sartoris’ framing of the word “Accidents.” is important. How many times have you heard, “Sorry, it was just an accident.” The connotation of “accident” is that no one is at fault.- By Patrick Conlon, Founder Bike BS June 3, 2026, Very recently Maines’ Cumberland County District Attorney Jackie Sartoris vowed to bring criminal and/or civil charges against drivers who cause crashes that injure our most vulnerable road users, pedestrians and bicyclists. In 2025 Cumber

By Karen Garnett, Biddeford School Department, Contributing Writer May 29, 2026, The Biddeford Regional Center of Technology (BRCOT) proudly celebrated the accomplishments of 225 students during its annual End-of-Year Awards Ceremony on May 28, 2026. This year’s event marked the largest group of students recognized in the school's history. The ceremony honored juniors and seniors from Biddeford High School, Thornton Academy, Old Orchard Beach High School, and Kennebunk High S

May 28, 2026, For those who did not have a chance to attend, this past weekend, BHS Boys and Girls Lacrosse Teams held a special event titled “Gloria’s Game”. According to school officals, the purpose of the game was to honor Gloria (Townsend) Berkowitz, the late mother of Biddeford boys lacrosse coach Marsh Gray who passed away from breast cancer in 1991 at the age of 36. If you know Biddeford, then it will come to you as no surprise to learn this community fundraising event

By Tammy Wells, York County Government media, Contributing Writer May 28, 2026, If public service agencies have trained together, when bad things happen that require a response by first responders – and they do – everyone is on the same page. They know each other, they’ve had the same instruction, and they can work together seamlessly. U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) toured York County Regional Training Center on Wednesday, May 27 and pronounced the facility “the heart of

By Danica Lamontagne, City of Biddeford Communications, Contributing Writer May 19, 2026, As the nation celebrates National EMS Week (May 17-23) under the 2026 theme “Improving Outcomes, Together,” the City of Biddeford recognizes the dedicated Emergency Medical Services (EMS) professionals of the Biddeford Fire Department for their essential role in protecting community health and safety. In 2025, Biddeford Fire Department members responded to nearly 4,400 EMS incidents, ope

May 19, 2026, Although not the full amount that was cut from the budget for the Biddeford Police and Fire Departments, during tonight's second and final reading of the City of Biddeford's FY 27 budget, Council President Roger Beaupre motioned to add back $60,000 for the Police and $25,000 for Fire - and the council voted unanimously in favor! Prior to the motion being made, several residents spoke out regarding the public service cuts and asked the council to consider adding

"All 9 people were displaced and are being assisted by Red-Cross and the City’s General Assistance Office with housing and other needs." May 15, 2026, According to a press release from the Biddeford Fire Department, "this morning shortly after 5:30am the Biddeford Regional Communications Center received a 911 call for a building fire at #49 Granite Street." The release goes on to state, "Biddeford Fire Department Car 7, Engine 22, Squad 28 and EMS 14, along with an Engine fro

By Karen Garnett, Biddeford School Department, Contributing Writer May 14, 2026, Few things bring people together quite like sports, and for 20 students from Biddeford Intermediate School (BIS), a recent trip to see Portland’s Hearts of Pine (HOP) on May 2, 2026, was about far more than just soccer. Thanks to donated tickets from Hearts of Pine, students had the opportunity to experience connection, teamwork, leadership, and belonging in a community setting, all as part of a