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
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OBITUARIES | May 10, 2026
Local Obituaries | May 10, 2026
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
SPORTS | Lady Tigers lacrosse team loses heartbreaker against Deering, 8-7
Lady Tigers lacrosse team loses heartbreaker against Deering, 8-7
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Biddeford suffers tough 9-3 loss at Thornton
A big fourth inning leads the Golden Trojans past the Tigers, 9-3 Contributed Story | By GameChanger Media In a classic ‘Battle of the Bridge’ matchup on their home turf, the Thornton Academy Trojans handed the Biddeford High School varsity baseball team a stinging 9-3 loss Thursday thanks, in part, […]
Former councilor cut off during public comments about National Day of Prayer
Clement Fleurent ran past his three-minute limit when reminding the Biddeford City Council about a national prayer event Time to Read | 3-5 minutes | 739 words By RANDY SEAVER | Editor Once again – just like every year since 1952 — community leaders across the United States will celebrate […]
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 […]
Zoning board deals a blow to UNE
The University of New England will not be able to begin necessary tree clearing and other preparation work for its controversial, 180-foot research pier on the Saco River. Time to Read | 5-8 minutes (1,217 words) By RANDY SEAVER | Editor Biddeford’s Zoning Board of Appeals voted 2-1 Monday to […]
