At the 1985 La Kermesse festival, a young couple met for the very first time; got stranded on the Ferris wheel and became engaged six months later -- many others enjoy this year's celebration
FEATURE | A La Kermesse love story
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Stories that highlight Biddeford’s unique characteristics, its people and their stories
INTERVIEW | George ‘Pete’ Lamontagne
Lamontagne is the ultimate renaissance man: a talented cook, a former barber, an emergency medical technician, a local labor leader and a former politician who grew up eating porcupines and squirrels in one of Biddeford’s toughest neighborhoods.
FEATURE | A new way of looking at bipolar diagnosis
"Why am I dismissed as simply mentally ill and not treated as a whole human being who is going through one of the most difficult transitions of my life?"
FEATURE | A bird’s-eye view of Biddeford’s history
A recent tour gave residents and others a unique opportunity to learn more about Biddeford's historic City Hall and its refurbished clocktower
COMMUNITY | Alumni band announces scholarship winners
The Alumni Band is pleased to announce the recipients of the Marcel “Mike” Drapeau Alumni Band Scholarship: Alden Gilg, a graduating senior at Thornton Academy, and Lily Dubois, a graduating senior at Noble High School. Each will receive a $1,000 scholarship.
COMMUNITY | Heart of Biddeford announces 15th anniversary of ‘Music in the Park’ series
Celebrating Music in the Park’s 15th anniversary, Heart of Biddeford invites residents and visitors to enjoy downtown Biddeford with a free, family-friendly concert series held in Mechanics Park.
COMMUNITY | Special Biddeford events highlight nation’s 250th
The Biddeford Cultural and Heritage Center (BCHC) invites the public to two special programs this June highlighting the diverse traditions and stories of Biddeford’s history.
FEATURE | Biddeford’s floral decorations are a ‘labor of love’
A small crew of part-time, seasonal workers maintains floral arrangements that can be found in public spaces throughout the city.
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.”
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.”
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.
COMMUNITY | Lessons in Honor; Biddeford students get an interactive lesson about Memorial Day
Just four days before the Memorial Day holiday, more than 40 fourth-graders from Biddeford Intermediate School received a valuable, interactive life lesson about service and about honoring those who gave the ultimate sacrifice.
Voices of Biddeford | A new partnership
The Biddeford Gazette is extremely proud to announce the launch of a new partnership that is sponsored by volunteers from the Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center. The "Voices of Biddeford" series is produced and coordinated by Nicole Morin -Scribner, a woman who has long been fascinated by Biddeford's interwoven, personal fabric -- the people who live work and play in Biddeford.
COMMUNITY | Students prepare ‘Living Shoreline’ at UNE campus
[Contributed story and photos, courtesy of UNE] By ALAN BENNETT | University of New England Approximately 20 students from the University of New England strapped into their boots on Wednesday, April 29, to remove invasive plant species from the shoreline along the Saco River on the university’s Biddeford Campus. The uprooting is part of ongoing … Continue reading COMMUNITY | Students prepare ‘Living Shoreline’ at UNE campus
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
ON-DEMAND | Josh Johnson & Vassie Fowler
A Biddeford resident who helped shape the creation of Instagram; and the executive director of the Seeds of Hope Neighborhood Resource Center.
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
‘There’s no crying in lacrosse’
By RANDY SEAVER | Editor The University of New England Nor’Easters club lacrosse team was full of enthusiasm and high spirits during their warm-up stretches in the moments before their final game of the season Saturday against the St. Anslem Hawks. But unfortunately, the Nor’Easters walked away with a disappointing 5-4 loss. While a cold … Continue reading ‘There’s no crying in lacrosse’
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