CONTRIBUTED STORY | Biddeford + Chamber of Commerce The Biddeford+Saco Chamber of Commerce is partnering with Sweetser to launch The Hope Challenge —a community‑wide effort inviting local businesses to support the development of Sweetser’s new psychiatric residential treatment facility for Maine youth. According to Sweetser, the new facility will fill […]
Author: Randy Seaver
COMMUNITY | Art Walk returns to downtown Biddeford on Friday
The monthly downtown event celebrates local art, music, and community and returns for the 2026 season on Friday!
COMMUNITY | Heart of Biddeford hires Larry Weyand as AOB director
Weyand will lead the ‘Art of Biddeford,’ an initiative that supports artists and creative entrepreneurs.
NEWS | Should York County abolish ‘elected’ treasurer?
York County Commissioners recently voted to approve a referendum question, asking voters to decide whether the county should continue supporting a largely ceremonial position while also paying professional finance staff
OBITUARIES | May 10, 2026
Local Obituaries | May 10, 2026
OPINION: Councilor explains her budget perspective
Biddeford City Councilor Abigail Wood shares her perspective about this year’s municipal budget, highlighting the need to begin thinking about next year’s budget almost immediately
SPORTS | Tigers roll over Westbrook, 11-1, on Saturday
Biddeford Tigers come back strong and trounce Westbrook 11-1 on Saturday
OPINION | Why I’m proud to be part of the Biddeford Gazette
Former Biddeford Mayor Bonnie Pothier discusses the importance of community, staying connected to one another in the digital age and the growth of a Biddeford-based media organization
IN-DEPTH | Homelessness, Biddeford is not alone
A new report sheds light on Maine’s current unhoused population crisis while also laying out strategies for municipalities to consider
OPINION | A former teacher, now state senator, celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week
When we think back to those who have most influenced our lives, chances are one of them was a teacher. For me personally, I was a teacher. It was a tough job at times, but I loved every minute of it.
