Paquin & Carroll; Rousseau Insurance and Saco & Biddeford Savings Institution all welcomed new team members this month.
BUSINESS | May 22, 2026 Briefcase
Tag: Biddeford Gazette
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.
NEWS | Middle School student leaders gather at UNE for 8th annual Leadership Summit
The Summit is part of an ongoing partnership between the University of New England Education Department and the Biddeford School Department.
LETTER | Biddeford is on the right track with UNE
"In the last decade certain processes have been sloppy. Our elected officials are now determined to clean it all up, not an easy task."
COMMUNITY | BHS student performs at prestigious Maine All-State Music Festival
BHS student Jackson Wood recently performed at the prestigious Maine All-State Music Festival, showcasing his musical talent on a statewide stage. Wood was selected to perform with the elite All-State Concert Band, joining an ensemble of the finest young musicians from across Maine.
NEWS | Biddeford firefighters respond to a second porch fire this week
The Biddeford Fire Department responded to a “porch fire” that took place Wednesday evening on Clifford Street in Biddeford. According to a media statement, firefighters arrived on scene shortly before 7 p.m. Wednesday and found smoke coming from the outside porches of a three-story wood frame apartment building.
NEWS | Belanger joins Gazette team
The Biddeford Gazette is proud to announce that Tammy Belanger of Biddeford has joined our volunteer team as a columnist covering City Hall and other issues impacting the city of Biddeford.
OPINION | Public trust in city government has eroded
Public trust in Biddeford City Hall has eroded, and many residents believe the problem is no longer simply about politics — it is about accountability.
NEWS | Biddeford Fire Department highlights ‘Excellence in Emergency Medical Services’ during National EMS Week
As the nation celebrates National EMS Week (May 17-23) under the 2026 theme “Improving Outcomes, Together,” the city of Biddeford recognizes the dedicated Emergency Medical Services (EMS) professionals of the Biddeford Fire Department for their essential role in protecting community health and safety.
OPINION | Biddeford needs economic engines like UNE
Communities across the country spend years trying to attract institutions like UNE and MaineHealth that offer an elevated level of reach and stability. Biddeford already has them rooted here.
OPINION | Biddeford lawmakers blast Maine Water
Biddeford's legislative delegation -- all Democrats seeking reelection in November -- recently blasted a rate increase proposed by the region's public water utility
NEWS | Funding cuts force Heart of Biddeford to examine community programs
Heart of Biddeford (HOB), the nonprofit organization behind many of downtown Biddeford's signature events, arts programs, and small business support initiatives, is asking the community to help shape its priorities for the coming year.
OBITUARIES | May 17, 2026
This week's local obituaries, May 17, 2026
SPORTS | Kennebunk hands Biddeford a 4-3 loss
The Biddeford Tigers baseball team could not keep pace with the Kennebunk Rams on Saturday, losing 4-3 during an away game at Kennebunk High School.
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.
NEWS | Fire displaces nine Biddeford residents
According to a media statement, nine Biddeford residents were forced from their homes as the result of Friday morning fire on Granite Street.
NEWS | Biddeford students benefit from new mental health initiative
Through the statewide initiative, the Biddeford School Department will receive $10,000 annually to support implementation of evidence-based youth mental health strategies.
NEWS | Report shows Maine’s economy is lagging with opportunities on the horizon
Local businesses are feeling an economic pinch, but a new report provides suggested action steps that could improve Maine's overall economy
OPINION | Thank you, and please join us in supporting this community project
We believe being a good citizen involves more than just "checking the box." It involves supporting our neighbors and promoting our community's diversity and its culture of pride and hard work. It means being actively engaged and always ready to share the stories we receive from you -- the things that are important to you and your neighbors.
LETTER | Biddeford needs to face financial reality
"For many families in Biddeford, the financial reality is no longer theoretical. Property taxes continue to rise while wages, retirement income, and household purchasing power struggle to keep pace. "
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