A behind-the-scenes media tour of Biddeford's municipal operations reveals a quiet disconnect between the city and the media
NEWSLETTER | Stand in the place where you live
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NEWS | Dutremble endorses Angers in county race
The chair of the York County Commissioners said his endorsement is based upon who he thinks will be a more fiscally conservative commissioner
17 new EMTs graduate from York County Community College
Seventeen newly minted Emergency Medical Technicians graduated from a 16-week program offered by York County Community College and held at York County Regional Training Center in Alfred.
OPINION | Superintendent makes the case for Biddeford’s school budget
Jeremy Ray describes this year's school budget as 'a smart investment in our kids' and explains the rationale and purpose behind the spending plan
Biddeford hires interim city manager, continues damage control mode
Biddeford's young mayor taps a veteran municipal manager to help bring stability to a city that appears rudderless and unable to escape chaos
OPINION | Can Biddeford taxpayers afford another school budget increase?
The question is not whether education matters. Of course it does. The question is whether every new program, every added position and every expansion must happen this year while taxpayers are already struggling.
NEWS | Dozens celebrate Biddeford’s PRIDE flag ceremony
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 | 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 | 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.
BUSINESS | May 29, 2026 BRIEFCASE
Paquin & Carroll Insurance, and Maine Community Bank welcome new team members.
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.”
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
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.
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.
NEWSLETTER | Call and Answer
Another dynamic week has provided us with several examples of how Biddeford is a city closely connected by a fabric of people who are always ready to step up and answer the call for service to their community.
OPINION | We need more people digging in for Biddeford
It has become very easy online to criticize every decision being made, but I think many people do not fully understand the scope of the challenges this administration inherited.
BUSINESS | May 22, 2026 Briefcase
Paquin & Carroll; Rousseau Insurance and Saco & Biddeford Savings Institution all welcomed new team members this month.
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