It doesn't matter if you're the mayor. You still have to earn your place at the Waterhouse Field concession stand
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Category: FEATURE STORIES
Stories that highlight Biddeford’s unique characteristics, its people and their stories
UPDATE | “I collapsed and learned some important lessons”
Sadly, so many of us – me included – take our community for granted. We focus so much on our differences, petty grievances, professional competition.
NEWS | Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center announces 2026 Hall of Fame inductees
A formal induction ceremony is scheduled Sept. 26 to honor the contributions and accomplishments of the inductees
FEATURE | Historical county records will soon be available online
York County officials anticipate a spring or summer debut of a new service that will allow residents to view historical county records that are hundreds of years old thanks to AI technology
FEATURE | The Art of Self Defense
A Biddeford-based martial arts instructor explains the passion that motivate him to teach young people about how to improve their confidence
NEWS | City Theater will host Vacationland Film Festival
The third annual festival will run for three days and will include a wide variety of films that showcase Maine filmmakers and other films connected to the state
FEATURE | A big boost for a little girl on a mission
Six-year-old Madison Charland of Biddeford hoped to raise $1,000 by selling lemonade to fight childhood cancer. Thanks to a generous donation from a local business, Madison has exceeded her goal.
ESSAY | ‘Twas back in ’58 . . .’you can’t get there from here’
A Kennebunk resident recalls the frustration and confusion connected to major sewer repair project while driving in Biddeford last year.
FEATURE | New event facility showcases Biddeford’s transformation
The 'Foundry On The Levee' today offers more than 20,000 square-feet of luxury event accommodations where a shuttered machine shop once employed more than 100 people
NEWS | Downtown Biddeford comes alive, Aug. 14-15
Fringe Fest and River Jam offer a weekend of free music, art, food, and community August 14-15
FEATURE | Roland Salazar Rose – a true working artist
A Biddeford artist is fondly remembered for his impressive body of work and a ‘rascally’ attitude that inspired so many others
Made with love and fighting cancer
A six-year-old Biddeford girl is selling a very special flavor of lemonade that will quench your thirst and help families struggling with childhood cancer
FEATURE | Having fun in Biddeford
The Southern Maine Area Agency on Aging offers vibrant and fun day programs for older adults living with dementia
EVENT | Artists By The Sea exhibit opens July 31
The exhibition features original artwork by 23 Maine artists, with 15 percent of all sales benefiting the Biddeford Pool Community Center.
FEATURE | A long journey in search of a diagnosis
It took Lance Pelletier several years and multiple medical tests to discover what was taking over his life. Today, he wants to share his journey and offer help to others with the same condition.
NEWS | Hall of Fame nominees now being sought
Once again, the Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center is seeking nominations about who should be inducted this year into the Biddeford Hall of Fame.
FEATURE | The Weight of Redemption
A Biddeford man turns his life around by pushing himself physically and mentally through rigorous weight-lifting training
NEWS | Art of Biddeford presents ‘Sensing the Coast’ exhibit
The free, interactive exhibition invites visitors to experience Maine's coast through sound, sight, taste, and touch
OPINION | Despite challenges, Biddeford is lucky
Here in Biddeford, we are surrounded by beauty that people travel hundreds—or even thousands—of miles to experience.
‘Dirty Rotten Scoundrels’ comes to City Theater
Biddeford’s City Theater is off to the French Riviera this summer July 17th - August 2nd with Broadway's smash-hit musical comedy, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels.
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