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BIDDEFORD NEWS
The latest news about the city of Biddeford
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.
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.
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
