COMMUNITY NEWS

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Biddeford’s Odyssey of the Mind Teams Named World Finalists

APRIL 10, 2026 | Among the 77 teams representing Divisions I, II, and III at the Maine Odyssey of the Mind (OM) State Finals Tournament on April 4, 2026, two of the four Biddeford teams placed in their divisions. Both the Biddeford Intermediate School (BIS) Performance Team and the Biddeford Middle School (BMS) Technical Team were named World Finalists after placing second at the State Tournament and will move on to compete in the World Finals in Iowa this May. | READ MORE

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UNE Nutrition students bring healthy meal tips to Biddeford shoppers

APRIL 9, 2026 | University of New England students majoring in nutrition hosted a “Cooking Matters” grocery store event for the Biddeford community at a local Hannaford supermarket on Friday, March 27. The students in UNE’s Nutrition program set up stations throughout the store where they taught curious patrons about healthy eating options. | READ MORE

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Building for students, honoring Don Wilson

APRIL 1, 2026 | PLEASE JOIN THE BIDDEFORD GAZETTE in donating to this important community project that honors the legacy of Don Wilson, a man who gave his heart and soul to so many Biddeford athletes | READ MORE

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Biddeford Mills Museum hosting historian Elizabeth DeWolfe March 29 for lecture about ‘Mill Girls’

March 25, 2025 | Historian and professor Dr. Elizabeth DeWolfe will join the Biddeford Mills Museum on March 29 for a Women’s History Month lecture on the 1841 women-led strike of textile mill workers. READ MORE

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Biddeford-Saco Music Hall of Fame inductees announced, ceremony May 3

MARCH 16, 2026 | The Greater Biddeford Saco Music Hall of Fame has announced its inductees for the class of 2026 among musicians throughout York County.

The class of 2026 inductees include: J.D. Drown; The ID; Johnny Martinez’ Lower East Side; Armand Paquette and The Tidal Waves. READ MORE

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County Jail receives 100 percent rating

MARCH 5, 2026 | The York County Jail has earned a 100 percent score on their recent biennial state inspection.

That means the 294-bed facility aced all 145 mandatory standards, and all 95 essential standards for 2024 and 2025. The 100 percent rating is a first for York County Jail. | READ MORE

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UNE students will help plant dune grass

UNE students help with dune grass restoration

MARCH 5, 2026 | For the second year in a row, University of New England students will help the Biddeford Pool Conservation Trust plant dune grass along a section of beach in Biddeford Pool to help make the beaches more climate resilient.

On Tuesday, March 10, from 11:30 to about 1:40 p.m. about 16 students from Assistant Professor Will Kochtitzky’s Geographic Information System (GIS) course will aid Biddeford Pool Conservation Trust President Lucie Fontein and around 10 volunteers from the nonprofit to plant dune grass in the three-day effort. READ MORE

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BHS Drama Club will present ‘Mean Girls’

MARCH 4, 2026 | The Biddeford High School (BHS) Drama Club is proud to announce its upcoming production of Mean Girls: High School Version, a bold, high-energy musical that brings humor, heart, and sharp social commentary to the stage. Show times are Thursday, March 19, 2026, at 7:30 p.m., Friday, March 20, 2026, at 7:30 p.m., and Saturday, March 21, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. in the Biddeford Middle School Performing Arts Center.

Based closely on the original hit film Mean Girls, this stage adaptation stays true to the spirit and storyline audiences know and love while being thoughtfully tailored for student performers. Rated PG-13, the high school version makes the story more appropriate for teen and family audiences without losing its signature wit and authenticity. READ MORE

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‘For Biddeford’ event draws 150 volunteers

JULY 14, 2025 | On Saturday, July 12, New Life Church hosted its 8th annual “For Biddeford” event, a citywide serve day where close to 150 volunteers spread out across Biddeford to complete 10 service projects to bless the community.

For Biddeford is built on a simple but compelling idea: our city should be better because of the Christians worshiping in it. We believe the church should be known for who we are for, not simply what we are against. READ MORE

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