By KAREN GARNETT | Biddeford School Department The Biddeford High School (BHS) Athletics Hall of Honor welcomed six outstanding individuals and one historic team into its ranks during an induction ceremony held on May 2, 2026. This year’s honorees exemplify the legacy of excellence, sportsmanship, and dedication that define Biddeford High School’s athletic tradition. The … Continue reading Biddeford Athletics Hall of Honor Inducts Class of 2025
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NEWSLETTER | Gardening At Night
A difficult week of wins and losses
Remembering ‘Kitty’ Goudreau | One of Biddeford’s finest citizens
For more than three decades, Kitty taught English and became one of Biddeford’s most beloved teachers. Her former students include the city’s police chief, a former mayor, a city councilor and several local business owners
Area protestors again gather in Biddeford
By RANDY SEAVER | Editor A small group of roughly 25 area residents once again gathered Thursday near the corner of Main and Water streets in Biddeford to let passing motorists know how they feel about various national political issues, from wealth inequality to the military conflict in Iran and concerns about policies being put … Continue reading Area protestors again gather in Biddeford
Biddeford motorcyclist killed in fatal crash
Biddeford motorcyclist killed in fatal traffic accident Friday morning in Saco
COMMUNITY | Tiger PRIDE in Action: BHS students roll up their sleeves for Community Service Day
BHS students spread across the city during the third annual Community Service Day, supporting their community by working on several projects
Digging in for Biddeford’s housing future
City, state and federal officials praised the numerous benefits of a new housing development currently under construction on the Barra Road.
SPORTS | Bottom of the lineup carries Tigers past Portland Bulldogs
BHS Tigers baseball team rolls past Portland Bulldogs
SPORTS | GAME DAY!
It's beautiful weather outside and a great day to support Biddeford's student athletes! Get in on the action and have fun! Check our latest local sports update at the bottom of this page. Go, Tigers! BASEBALL SOFTBALL UNIFIED BOCCE BALL __________ LOCAL SPORTS UPDATE | April 28, 2026 Biddeford Little League Softball The Biddeford Girls … Continue reading SPORTS | GAME DAY!
Biddeford City Manager leaving her post
A deeper dive into Monday's news about the Biddeford City Manager's planned -- yet unexpected -- resignation.
NEWSLETTER | Jumpin’ Jack Flash
This week, we’re going to talk about a troubling national poll that shows a sharp decline when it comes to consumer trust in news organizations, and what the Gazette is doing locally to restore confidence and earn your trust. But first, let’s discuss some good news. SPOTTED NEAR GRANITE POINT | Randy Seaver photo NEW … Continue reading NEWSLETTER | Jumpin’ Jack Flash
LETTER | Community is worth the investment
Editor: As a taxpayer on a fixed income who has paid into this system for years, I understand the pressure people are feeling. Rising costs are real. But I’m also the president of a very small, all-volunteer nonprofit dedicated to preserving and sharing Biddeford’s history and culture, and I think this conversation is missing something … Continue reading LETTER | Community is worth the investment
LETTER | Seeds of Hope remains as Biddeford’s most cost-effective and humane method of meeting human needs
Editor: I would like to respond to your recent article on the city council budget discussions around funding for the Seeds of Hope Center. (Biddeford’s unhoused funding challenges, April 24, 2026). It is helpful to recall that the city, working cooperatively with Seeds of Hope, was successful in resolving a significant human tragedy and public … Continue reading LETTER | Seeds of Hope remains as Biddeford’s most cost-effective and humane method of meeting human needs
SPORTS | Evan Doyon leads Biddeford varsity Tigers past Windham Eagles
CONTRIBUTED | By GameChanger Media Game Photos | Laureen Sirois Evan Doyon collected three hits in four at bats, as Biddeford Varsity Tigers defeated Windham Varsity Windham Varsity Eagles 14-7 on Friday at St Louis Field. Doyon singled in the fourth inning, singled in the fifth inning, and singled in the sixth inning. Biddeford Varsity … Continue reading SPORTS | Evan Doyon leads Biddeford varsity Tigers past Windham Eagles
NEWS | City announces temporary road closure on Main Street
[Contributed Story] Biddeford Public Works Director Jeff Demers distributed a media statement to alert local motorists about a temporary road closure on outer Main Street, near the main entrance of Rotary Park. According to Demers, this section of Main Street will be closed to all traffic on April 27, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. … Continue reading NEWS | City announces temporary road closure on Main Street
IN-DEPTH | Biddeford’s unhoused funding challenges
'We’re using a butter knife, when we should be using a chainsaw,' says Biddeford City Councilor Marc Lessard By RANDY SEAVER | Editor As the Biddeford City Council continues slogging through its review and recommendations for next year’s municipal budget, one particular issue has clearly become a contentious hot-button topic. Councilors seem extremely split on … Continue reading IN-DEPTH | Biddeford’s unhoused funding challenges
NEWS | Local businesses donate $20k to support state’s first psychiatric residential treatment facility
Saco & Biddeford Savings and Paquin & Carroll Insurance are proud to announce their $20,000 donation to Sweetser in support of the construction of Maine’s first Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility on Sweetser’s Saco campus. CONTRIBUTED STORY | Saco & Biddeford Savings and Paquin & Carroll Insurance are proud to announce their $20,000 donation to Sweetser … Continue reading NEWS | Local businesses donate $20k to support state’s first psychiatric residential treatment facility
ON-DEMAND | Frank Coletti & Sam Pecor
Cy Cyr's Digital Magazine Randy Forcier Podcast Note: This is the first installment of an ongoing series of community highlights from our digital media friends. The Biddeford Gazette is simply sharing these features to promote the work of Biddeford natives Cy Cyr and Randy Forcier. The views and content shared are solely those of the … Continue reading ON-DEMAND | Frank Coletti & Sam Pecor
Area leaders hear about CMP’s upgrade plan
By RANDY SEAVER | Editor More than two dozen local community and business leaders attended a special event sponsored by the Biddeford + Saco Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday to learn more about Central Maine Power (CMP) and how the utility delivers electricity to more than 670,000 residential and commercial customers in Maine. Linda Ball … Continue reading Area leaders hear about CMP’s upgrade plan
LETTER | What kind of city do we want?
Editor: As Biddeford’s budget conversations take shape, I’ve noticed a framing of the conversation that doesn’t quite serve our community: the idea that we must choose between keeping taxes low or supporting the services and programs that make our city work. That’s a false choice, and an oversimplification. DELILAH POUPORE testifies earlier this month during … Continue reading LETTER | What kind of city do we want?
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