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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 | Pingree rouses Biddeford Democrats
The former Maine House Speaker is trailing far behind her Democratic rivals with only three weeks remaining before the June 9 primary election
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.
SPORTS | Cheverus hands Biddeford a heartbreaker
Despite a 4-run deficit in the sixth inning, the Biddeford Tigers almost came all the way back, eventually falling 6-5 to the Cheverus Stags on Monday at St Louis Field. Biddeford closed the gap by scoring on a walk, a walk and a walk.
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 | Gazette repeated ‘false narratives,’ further eroding public discourse about UNE
The Biddeford Gazette’s May 17 article, “UNE describes their relationship with Biddeford as ‘broken,’” makes several factual errors and perpetuates false narratives about the proposed research pier.
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.
IN-DEPTH | UNE says their relationship with Biddeford is broken
This is the first in a multi-part series that examines the relationship between the University of New England and Biddeford's municipal leaders.
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.
NEWSLETTER | Town Called Malice
Two stories we published this week drew some rather visceral and mean-spirited comments from the Biddeford community
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
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