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"Staff will be available to assist students in contacting home when needed..." Please note: This article pertains to the entire district (all schools in Saco, Biddeford and Dayton). May 6, 2026, Recently, the Maine Legislature made updates to LD 2212 that included a provision requiring all public schools in Maine to adopt (and enforce) a "bell-to-bell" cell phone policy. According to Superintendent of Schools Jeremy Ray, "Beginning August 1, 2026, all public schools across Ma

"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

April 10, 2026, today a group of individuals held a public protest at the intersection located beside Mechanics Park in Biddeford Maine. The group was protesting against President Donald Trump, his administration, and the current military conflict in Iran. Cars passing the protest seemed to have mixed reactions with some honking and waving in support, while others demonstrated opposition with less pleasant gestures. ---Biddeford's trusted news source; 🗣 Local news For YOU, B

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 Martin Grohman, Contributing Writer -Special to the Biddeford Buzz- "In these times, a credit of up to $4,000 would be a lot of help, and I don’t want you to miss out on it." April 7, 2026, Remember the senior property tax freeze? The one that let older homeowners lock in their tax bill so it couldn't go up? A lot of people loved that idea. It passed the Legislature with strong support in 2022, and towns across Maine — including Biddeford — were flooded with applications.

-LD 2122 would ensure funding for SNAP benefits in the event of a federal shutdown- March 5, 2026, Maine House Speaker Ryan D. Fecteau (D-Biddeford) today introduced LD 2122, An Act to Prevent Negative Impacts from Federal Funding Changes to and Fund Eligibility Determinations and Outreach for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, which will make sure our state gets the federal food assistance funds we were expected to receive before Congress passed Trump’s “Big Bad

“...I can’t sit on the sidelines while Donald Trump is hurting Maine families and driving our democracy into the ground…. I could never live with myself if I didn’t do everything in my power to stop Donald Trump’s far-right takeover.” - Governor Janet Mills Campaigning for US Senate February 26, 2026, As the race for the Maine Senate heats up, you may notice an increase of emails, phone calls, etc. requesting donations to the campaigns of those running for office. This mornin

February 23, 2026, earlier this evening, Republican John Salamone released a statement announcing his withdrawal from the Maine State Senate district 32 race. Salamone's stamement reads: "After a great deal of reflection and prayer, I’ve decided to withdraw my campaign for State Senate. Over the past several months, I’ve been humbled by the encouragement and generosity of so many people who believe in our shared vision for Maine. Your support, whether through kind words, time

“Donald Trump is a threat to our country, our state, our democracy, and our values…. I’ve stood up to Trump to protect our state before, and I’m ready to do so again.” - Dr. Nirav Shah February 20, 2026, Yesterday, Maine gubernatorial candidate and former Maine CDC Director Dr. Nirav Shah, released what his campaign is referring to as a plan to “Safeguard Maine from Trump. Dr. Shah’s announcement states, “Donald Trump is a threat to our country, our state, our democracy, and

"I am proud of my record serving our community. I have fought to make housing more available and affordable, for access to health care and child care, for workers, for civil rights, and for the freedom to vote in free and fair elections." - Representative Marc Malon February 13, 2026, Earlier this evening we shared that At-Large Biddeford City Councilor Marc Lessard is considering challenging Representative Marc Malon (Democrat) to represent District 133 in the Maine House of

February 13, 2026, According to reports, At-Large Biddeford City Councilor Marc Lessard has confirmed that he is considering challenging incumbent State Representative Marc Malon to represent District 133 in the Maine House of Representatives. Representative Malon is Democrat and is hoping to be reelected to serve a third term in District 133. The upcoming election will be held in November 2026 - we will update this story as information is provided. ---Biddeford's trusted new

"While the Department of Homeland Security does not confirm law enforcement operations, I can report that Secretary Noem has informed me that ICE has ended its enhanced activities in the State of Maine" January 29, 2026, According to U.S. Senator Susan Collins, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has ceased its enhanced operations in the State of Maine. The announcement comes after direct communicatio between Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem and Senator C

January 27, 2026, in a statement released yesterday from the leadership at the First Parish Congregational Church UCC located at 12 Beach St, Saco, the church informed the public of what they are claiming to be an illegal abduction by ICE of one of the members of their congregation. The statement from the church reads as follows: "This past Sunday, a member of our First Parish Congregational Church of Saco family, Makengo, welcomed a beautiful baby girl into the world. She is

January 25, 2026, according to a press release sent directly from Brian Pellerin to the Biddeford Buzz, Chief Deputy Brian Pellerin of the Cumberland County Sheriff's has officially announced his candidacy for York County Sheriff. Below are Brian's remarks: Brian Pellerin (submitted photo) "Today, I am announcing my candidacy for York County Sheriff in the November 2026 election. I am running as a principled Independent candidate, committed to professional, nonpartisan leade

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