It looks like summer is finally here, and there is a lot of news happening in Biddeford -- even as many of us try to slow down and take advantage of the beautiful weather.
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NEWS | BHS celebrates graduation of 165 students
School officials said this year's graduates leave Biddeford High School with a wide range of accomplishments, talents and aspirations.
NEWS | Student athletes recognized during BHS awards ceremony
Excitement was in the air Monday evening inside Biddeford High School’s Steve White Gymnasium -- as more than 100 students, their parents, families and friends celebrated the school’s 2026 Athletic Awards Ceremony.
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.”
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.”
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 | 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.
SPORTS | Lady Tigers lacrosse team loses heartbreaker against Deering, 8-7
Lady Tigers lacrosse team loses heartbreaker against Deering, 8-7 Photos by Tammy Belanger
Built to Win | Biddeford student wins statewide app challenge
Biddeford High School Junior Maxwell House has been named the first-place winner of the 2026 Maine App Challenge By KAREN GARNETT | Biddeford School Department What started as a spark of curiosity in the classroom has turned into a statewide victory. Biddeford High School (BHS) Junior Maxwell House has been named the first-place winner of … Continue reading Built to Win | Biddeford student wins statewide app challenge
Biddeford Athletics Hall of Honor Inducts Class of 2025
By KAREN GARNETT | Biddeford School Department The Biddeford High School (BHS) Athletics Hall of Honor welcomed six outstanding individuals and one historic team into its ranks during an induction ceremony held on May 2, 2026. This year’s honorees exemplify the legacy of excellence, sportsmanship, and dedication that define Biddeford High School’s athletic tradition. The … Continue reading Biddeford Athletics Hall of Honor Inducts Class of 2025
LETTER | Maybe BHS students need a ‘refresher’ lesson about littering
Editor: It was great to see the story about Biddeford High School students engaged in their Community Service Day. (BHS students roll up their sleeves for Community Service Day, Biddeford Gazette, May 1, 2026) BIDDEFORD HIGH SCHOOL on Maplewood Avenue | File Photo _____ I think it is important to instill a sense of community … Continue reading LETTER | Maybe BHS students need a ‘refresher’ lesson about littering
COMMUNITY | Tiger PRIDE in Action: BHS students roll up their sleeves for Community Service Day
BHS students spread across the city during the third annual Community Service Day, supporting their community by working on several projects
De La Torre Recipient of MPA Principal’s Award for Biddeford High School
The standout student receives high praise from her teacher and other community members By KAREN GARNETT | Biddeford School Department Biddeford High School (BHS) Senior Katarina De La Torre has been selected as the recipient of the 2026 Principal’s Award. The award, sponsored by the Maine Principals’ Association (MPA), is given annually to a senior … Continue reading De La Torre Recipient of MPA Principal’s Award for Biddeford High School
COMMUNITY | Honoring the legacy of Don Wilson
Editor's Note | The Biddeford Gazette was proud to make a modest donation to this effort. We strongly encourage our readers to also consider supporting this community project and honor the memory of one of Biddeford's greatest citizens. By KAREN GARNETT | Biddeford School Department For generations of students, athletes, and families in Biddeford, Don … Continue reading COMMUNITY | Honoring the legacy of Don Wilson
NEWS | Powering Down Costs: Biddeford High School Embraces Solar Energy
The new solar panels will help the school department reduce energy costs and improve efficiency By KAREN GARNETT | Biddeford School Department The Biddeford School Department has taken a significant step toward a more sustainable and cost-efficient future with the installation of a rooftop solar energy system at Biddeford High School (BHS). The project reflects … Continue reading NEWS | Powering Down Costs: Biddeford High School Embraces Solar Energy
NEWSLETTER | Amateur hour is over
It’s been another busy week at the Biddeford Gazette, capped off by last weekend’s annual spring conference of the New England Newspaper & Press Association (NENPA). NENPA is a professional organization supporting the work of more than 450 media outlets throughout New England, including daily and weekly print publications; radio and television stations and digital … Continue reading NEWSLETTER | Amateur hour is over
BHS Drama Club will present ‘Mean Girls’
By KAREN GARNETT | Biddeford School Department BIDDEFORD, Maine – 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, … Continue reading BHS Drama Club will present ‘Mean Girls’
Nursing scholarships are again available
Regular Gazette readers may recall that Eliza Doyon – a 2025 Biddeford High School graduate – was one of only four students in New England who was chosen last year for an annual scholarship awarded each year by FedPoint, a wholly-owned subsidiary of John Hancock Life & Health Insurance company. RELATED |BHS grad sets her … Continue reading Nursing scholarships are again available
Biddeford Tigers will face Mt. Ararat Eagles for Class A state championship
In just a few hours, fourteen young men from Biddeford will create a memory that they will likely never forget. Tomorrow, the Biddeford High School Tigers (15-4) will face the Mount Ararat Eagles (17-3) in the Class A Maine State Championship baseball game. The game begins at 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Joseph’s College in … Continue reading Biddeford Tigers will face Mt. Ararat Eagles for Class A state championship
BHS grad sets her sights on a bright future
Eliza Doyon of Biddeford seems to be headed toward a very bright future. The 2025 BHS grad is a high achiever: a straight-A student and a very competitive field hockey player. This fall, Doyon will be attending Saint Anslem College to study nursing and continue playing field hockey. Eliza Doyon of Biddeford was able to … Continue reading BHS grad sets her sights on a bright future
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