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NEWS | Biddeford scores massive conservation project

JUNE 5, 2026 | The Biddeford Forest project, fueled by Maine Water, is located only minutes from the downtown area and is twice the size of Clifford Park. | READ MORE

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NEWS | Dutremble endorses Roch Angers in county commissioner race

JUNE 5, 2026 | Richard Dutremble, chair of the York County Commissioners, publicly announced this week that he is endorsing Roch Angers of Biddeford to replace him on the county board. | READ MORE

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OPINION | Superintendent makes the case for Biddeford school budget

JUNE 4, 2026 | On June 9, Biddeford voters will decide the FY27 school budget. The superintendent says this year’s budget was careful with every taxpayer dollar.

“This year’s school budget carries a 2.9 percent increase to taxpayers. That number matters — but so does the track record behind it.” | READ MORE

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NEWS | Can a new manager stop the bleeding at City Hall?

JUNE 3, 2026 | Biddeford’s young mayor taps a veteran municipal manager to help bring stability to a city that appears rudderless and unable to escape chaos.

The announcement comes at a pivotal time for the city | READ MORE

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OPINION | Can Biddeford afford another school budget increase?

JUNE 2, 2026 | “The question is not whether education matters. Of course it does. The question is whether every new program, every added position and every expansion must happen this year while taxpayers are already struggling.” | READ MORE

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NEWS | Dozens celebrate PRIDE flag raising ceremony in Biddeford

JUNE 1, 2026 | The mood outside of Biddeford City Hall was certainly festive on Monday afternoon as dozens of residents and others gathered for the city’s fifth annual raising of the Pride Flag.

The annual June 1 event serves as the kick-off event for other celebrations throughout the month that symbolize diversity, equality and inclusion all over the United States. | READ MORE

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NEWS | Angers, Ortiz battle for York County Commissioners seat

MAY 31, 2026 | Two former Biddeford city councilors are hoping to become the city’s next representative on the York County Commissioners board | READ MORE

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FEATURE | Biddeford’s Palace Diner makes waves in the UK

MAY 30, 2026 | Biddeford’s iconic Palace Diner made it onto the Top-15 list in a London-based newspaper’s ranking of America’s best “old-school diners.”

The Daily Telegraph described Biddeford’s well-known diner as a “classic joint” with a “thoughtfully curated menu.” | READ MORE

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