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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. “
STATE | Maine is stuck in ranked-choice voting limbo. That’s not likely to change soon
Nearly a decade after Maine became the first state to approve the use of ranked-choice voting for statewide elections, it has yet to fully implement the system.
NEWS | Former city councilor eyes City Clerk’s post
Despite a flurry of senior staff transitions at City Hall, Neva Lance said she would like the opportunity to again serve Biddeford residents
BUSINESS | Chamber leads launch of Sweetser fundraising effort
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 […]
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.
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
