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"...the police department has expended roughly $35,000 in overtime funds, just in the matter of a month... As we continue to wait for the final results of what the AG is going to do, irrespective of anything else we should be made whole... because we didn't cause this event." August 25, 2026, A unique moment played out this past tuesday at the Biddeford City Council Meeting. During Biddeford City Council President Roger Beaupre's closing remarks of the meeting, while discussi

~Letter to the Buzz~ By Melissa Adams August 9, 2026 Dear Biddeford Buzz, In Biddeford, our economy is built by small businesses, local restaurants, neighborhood shops, and hardworking families. They are already feeling the pressure of rising costs, which is why energy affordability isn't an abstract policy debate—it's something that affects daily life. As a small business owner and former law enforcement officer, I've seen how important reliable, affordable energy is to our

"From boosting housing construction to investing in Maine’s workforce, I’m so excited to see the hard work from this year in action." - Senator Henry Ingwersen July 29, 2026, Acoording to the office of Senator Henry Ingwersen, "This year, Sen. Ingwersen returned to Augusta to lower everyday costs, protect Maine’s future and defend Mainers’ fundamental rights and freedoms." Today, new laws (included below) introduced by Sen. Henry Ingwersen (D-Biddeford) during the 132nd Legis

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

~Featured Monthly Column~ By Senator Henry Ingwersen, District 32 May 28, 2026, Now that the Legislature has adjourned for the year, I am taking some time to think about our work to lower everyday costs for Maine families and support our state’s hardest workers. Several bills that I sponsored were signed into law, tackling issues ranging from rising childcare and food costs to the health of Maine workers. One of my top priorities was helping families access quality, affordabl

"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

". .why now? All reports were that negotiations with regard to Iran’s nuclear program were proceeding positively this week with the possibility of a long sought-after diplomatic solution, and there is no indication that new malign actions by the regime were imminent." March 2, 2026, This morning, Maine Independent Senator Angus King released the following statement regarding the current Military Operation in the Middle East. Senator Angus King (photo by Andrew Harnik/AP) Sena

📰 BREAKING NEWS: MAINE | NRSC Video | Senator Collins with Gorilla February 10, 2026, Criticism is quickly building online following the release of a campaign ad by the National Republican Senate Committee (NRSC) endorsing U.S. Senator Susan Collins. 2 hours ago, just days after the White House posted and then deleted a meme depicting former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama as gorillas, the NRSC released an endorsement video posted on their Twitter that i

Opinion: Why I Voted YES on 1, It's About Trust, Not Politics By Scott Thibeau November 5, 2025, As a citizen of Biddeford, a local business owner, a Realtor, a Veteran, and the President of the Heart of Biddeford, I recently posted on my personal Facebook page to better understand why the voter ID measure was decisively defeated. I want to be absolutely clear: the views I express on this topic are solely my own and do not represent the opinions of any organization I own, l

This past Thursday, September 25, former United States Senator Olympia Snowe hosted nearly 1,000 people for the Olympia Snowe Women’s...