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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

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

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

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

MAY 31, 2026 | Non-profit news organization eyes high school scholarship and expanded news coverage.

Biddeford deserves a dedicated, professional news source, but it requires a team effort. | READ MORE

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

MAY 30, 2026 | David Costello brought his longshot U.S. Senate campaign to Biddeford on Saturday, meeting with several residents who traveled from all over northern York County to learn more about the candidate and his vision for America.

Costello’s bid for the Democratic nomination has been largely overshadowed by the meteoric rise of political newcomer Graham Platner. | READ MORE