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.
NEWS | Dozens celebrate Biddeford’s PRIDE flag ceremony
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NEWS | BRCOT celebrates student accomplishments at end-of-year ceremony
The Regional Center of Technology reports a record-number of area students completed either a two-year career and technical education program or one-year specialty program
NEWS | Angers, Ortiz vie for county commissioner seat
Democrats Roch Angers and Doris Ortiz – both former members of the Biddeford City Council – are each hoping to replace retiring commissioner, Richard Dutremble, the board’s chair.
OBITUARIES | May 31, 2026
Weekly, local obituary notices for May 31, 2026
NEWS | Biddeford Gazette launches ‘Project Reciprocity’
The non-profit news organization -- including its team of 14 community volunteers --announces a campaign to build a scholarship fund and to fund the expansion of the growing Biddeford-focused media outlet
NEWS | Last Call for Mulligan’s
A picture gallery of the last Saturday afternoon at Mulligan's in Biddeford
NEWS | Palace Diner makes waves in the UK
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 – more commonly known as The Telegraph online -described Biddeford’s well-known diner as a “classic joint” with a “thoughtfully curated menu.”
NEWS | Costello brings longshot senate campaign to Biddeford
David Costello brough 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.
BHS SENIORS DAY (2026)
BHS seniors celebrate their last day of classes on Friday, May 29. 2026
NEWS | Tiger spirit, pink shirts and big hearts
Today, Marsh Gray is the head coach of the BHS boys’ lacrosse team, and on Thursday afternoon – he stood on the high school’s front steps surrounded by his players and all the members of the girls’ lacrosse team. Everyone was wearing pink shirts. Everyone in that posed photograph is a member of ‘Gloria’s Warriors.”
NEWS | Senator King tours new York County facility
U.S. Senator Angus King stopped by the York County Regional Training Center Wednesday for a tour; to see -- firsthand -- the facility York County government built largely with federal ARPA funds, county money, grants and Congressionally Designated Spending that makes exactly that sort of training possible.
OPINION | Proud of my work during this session
State Sen. Henry Ingwersen reflects on the past year and several of the bills he sponsored that are now laws, providing help to some of Maine's most vulnerable citizens
City seeks public input on beach management plan
The City of Biddeford is asking the public to help create a beach management plan for Biddeford Pool beach at Gilbert Boucher Park. According to a press release sent to area media outlets, city officials are seeking public input to help identify community priorities related to Biddeford’s beaches, which will be used to inform the development of management strategies and a maintenance plan.
Business leaders and others enjoy ‘Beginning of Summer’ social event
After a seemingly long and especially cold winter, it would seem that lots of people are only more than happy to get a head start on the summer season by capitalizing on the pleasantries of late spring days. Such was the case Wednesday afternoon during the Biddeford+Saco Chamber of Commerce’s Beginning of Summer business social event, which was held this year at City Theater in Biddeford.
IN-DEPTH | UNE strikes back, files lawsuit against Biddeford
This is the second installment in a multi-part series of articles that examines the ongoing saga of issues connected to the University of New England's controversial research pier project
Lessard officially enters state rep. race
Marc Lessard -- an outspoken and popular member of the Biddeford city Council -- says he looks forward to "a campaign of ideas" in the Dist. 133 House race
Former rivals join forces to benefit today’s students
Although they were once intense rivals, graduates from the former St. Louis High School in Biddeford found themselves today surrounded by representatives from Biddeford High School. The former Eagles and the Tigers were united on the front steps of Biddeford High School this morning to celebrate a substantial financial gift that underscores a community legacy of “Two Schools, One Community.”
NEWS | Mulligan’s closure signals the end of an era
A beloved and iconic Biddeford tavern will be forever closing its doors on Sunday, May 31. The news of Mulligan’s demise has left many residents scratching their heads, wondering what – if anything – will replace the friendly and relaxed, working-class pub that once featured $5 steaks and other affordable menu items.
COMMUNITY | Rain doesn’t dampen Biddeford-Saco Memorial Day activities
Despite a sometimes intense, soaking rain -- the annual Biddeford Saco Memorial Day Parade and Honor ceremony went off without a hitch. "It's not about entertainment. It's about respect."
FEATURE | BHS students leave a bright legacy that connects them to a diverse community
The students said they wanted to create a piece of art that could symbolize what it means to live in Biddeford, a city overflowing with cultural diversity and also struggling to retain its heritage.
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