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"We can't be the nucleus for York County for the homelessness situation... we can't do it for every city" April 14, 2026, At last night's Budget Committee meeting, At-large Councilor Lisa Vadnais addressed fellow councilors outlining hey concerns contrasting cuts to essential services and municipal city funding requests. "All these people, the essential services in our city, taking the amount of cuts that we're doing, it just doesn't seem right to give a million dollars to th

By Karen Garnett, Contributing Writer April 13, 2026, Biddeford’s Marching Arts program is celebrating a historic season, earning top honors across the region and solidifying its place among New England’s elite. At the New England Scholastic Band Association (NESBA) Winter Finals, Biddeford High School’s BlackOut Percussion, Blizzard Winds, and Blaze Color Guard each captured first place, completing an extraordinary sweep and bringing home gold for Biddeford. Biddeford’s Blac

The defending champions return with a revamped roster, elevated difficulty, and a target on their backs. By: Mackenzie Schors, Biddeford Buzz April 9, 2026, No tumbler falls. No flyer leans. No base bobbles. One year after capturing their first national championship, the University of New England cheer team is headed back to Daytona Beach, Florida, prepared to defend their title at the National Cheerleaders Association Collegiate National Championship. This time, the Nor’eas

April 8, 2026, the University of New England sent the following statement to the Biddeford Buzz regarding the City of Biddeford’s recent decision to appeal the "Saco River Corridor Commission Case ", please see below: "UNE has learned that the City of Biddeford plans to appeal a York County court’s decision to dismiss the city’s lawsuit against the Saco River Corridor Commission. We strongly believe this appeal is frivolous, without any merit, and an unfortunate waste of taxp

By Deirdre Fleming Stires, Contributing Writer April 7, 2026, The University of New England hosted its bi-annual President's Forum Monday, April 6, at the Harold Alfond Forum in Biddeford bringing together faculty, staff students, and members of the larger Biddeford community to examine how American higher education became a flashpoint in the nation's culture wars — and what it might take to reclaim its footing. The discussion took place at a charged moment. Recent headlines

April 7, 2026, at tonight's city council meeting, Mayor LaFountain, city councilors, and city staff recognized the Biddeford 3rd and 4th grade girls basketball team for earning the title of the 2025 New England Championship! The room was full of smiles and erupted with applause when the ladies received their certificates of accomplishment - job well done. Congrats ladies! 🎊 ---Biddeford's trusted news source; 🗣 Local news For YOU, By YOU 🤝 www.biddefordbuzz.com

By Karen Garnett, Contributing Writer April 7, 2026, Among the 77 teams representing Divisions I, II, and III at the Maine Odyssey of the Mind (OM) State Finals Tournament on April 4, 2026, two of the four Biddeford teams placed in their divisions. Both the Biddeford Intermediate School (BIS) Performance Team and the Biddeford Middle School (BMS) Technical Team were named World Finalists after placing second at the State Tournament and will move on to compete in the World Fin

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 Karen Garnett, Contributing Writer April 6, 2026, Biddeford High School (BHS) Senior Katarina De La Torre has been selected as the recipient of the 2026 Principal’s Award. The award, sponsored by the Maine Principals’ Association (MPA), is given annually to a senior from each high school in recognition of their academic achievement and citizenship. Biddeford High School Senior Katarina De La Torre is selected as the recipient of the 2026 Maine Principals’ Association Princ

By Alan Bennett, Contributing Writer, UNE Office of Communications April 3, 2026, Researchers from the University of New England have installed specialized wave-monitoring equipment off the coast of Saco to better understand how a planned coastal engineering project may reshape shoreline conditions near Camp Ellis. UNE students Elizabeth O’Brien (left) and Lincoln Smith deployed gauges to measure wave activity near the new to-be-constructed spur jetty in Camp Ellis. A crew of

"Applications can be picked up at Biddeford Housing Authority during normal business hours. Alternatively, if you would like an application mailed to you, have questions or need assistance, please call Biddeford Housing Authority at (207)282-6537 or email Dorothy Guindon at dguindon@bhousing.org" April 3, 2026, According to officials, Residents seeking affordable housing opportunities in Biddeford are now able to submit their application to live at the nearly completed Adams

By Karen Garnett, Contributing Writer April 1, 2026, For generations of students, athletes, and families in Biddeford, Don Wilson was more than an educator; he was a mentor, a coach, and a steady presence who helped shape the heart of the community. Now, the Biddeford School Department is inviting the community to honor his legacy through the Don Wilson Memorial Fitness Campaign, part of a $200,000 project to renovate and revitalize the school’s fitness center in his name. Th

By Karen Garnett, Contributing Writer March 30, 2026, The Biddeford School Department has taken a significant step toward a more sustainable and cost-efficient future with the installation of a rooftop solar energy system at Biddeford High School (BHS). The project reflects the district’s ongoing commitment to environmental responsibility, fiscal stewardship, and innovative solutions that benefit both students and taxpayers. The solar array will generate clean, renewable elec

Biddeford Cultural and Heritage Center, Contributed Story March 24, 2026, The Biddeford Cultural and Heritage Center will launch its new Voices and Visions Lecture Series with a presentation titled “The Colonization of the Dawnland” on April 8, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at McArthur Library on Main Street in Biddeford. The lecture will be presented by Dr. Arthur Anderson, Ph.D., Associate Teaching Professor of Archaeology at the University of New England. Dr. Anderson studies culture

The ruling goes on to state, "even if the city had first requested the Commission reconsider the 2024 permit and waited for it to render a final agency action before appealing to this court, the deadline for judicial review is long expired under the Maine law." March 23, 2026, this past November the City of Biddeford filed a formal complaint with the York Judicial Court System seeking judicial review of a permit (#20-491) granted by the Saco River Corridor Commission, to the

By Karen Garnett, Contributing Writer March 23, 2026, Six students from the Biddeford Regional Center of Technology (BRCOT) placed in the State SkillsUSA Competition on March 12 and 13, 2026, demonstrating exceptional technical skill, dedication, and career readiness across a range of high-demand fields. This year, twenty-eight BRCOT students competed against some of the most talented career and technical education students from across Maine and brought home two gold medals,

"Biddeford officials’ decision to freeze all development on the university’s campus is a mistake. UNE is not a problem to be managed.... UNE is not a burden to this city. It is one of our greatest assets. Let’s act like it." By Alan Casavant and Marty Grohman Alan Casavant served as mayor of Biddeford from 2011 to 2023. Marty Grohman served as the city’s mayor from 2023 to 2025. March 22, 2026, Biddeford has blossomed into one of Maine’s most dynamic communities. Once derided

By Alan Bennett, Assistant Director of Communications, UNE March 20, 2026, The University of New England announced today that 166 graduating physicians have matched to residencies in Maine, New England, and beyond, with over 50% heading to primary care posts amid a national shortage of primary care providers. The Match Day celebration was held at UNE’s Portland Campus for the Health Sciences, which is home to Maine’s only medical school located in the recently inaugurated Har

"I, Liam LaFountain, Mayor of the City of Biddeford, do hereby recognize Friday, March 19, 2026 as Eid al-Fitr in our City and encourage residents to join in recognizing the significance of this celebration." March 17, 2026, at tonight's City Council Meeting, Mayor Liam LaFountain read a proclamation formally recognizing March 19, 2026 as Eid al-Fitr in the City of Biddeford. According to sources online, Eid al-Fitr, or the "Festival of Breaking the Fast," is a major three-da

By Karen Garnett, Contributing Writer March 9, 2026, Students at CK Burns School came together last week to promote kindness, respect, and inclusion through a school-wide “Spread the Word” Cookie Walk, organized by the school’s Best Buddies program. During the event on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, students learned about the power of words and how choosing respectful language helps build a school community where everyone feels valued, included, and supported. As part of the activ