A lecture about the life of St. Francis showcased Biddeford’s deep connection to a religious Order that was founded by a former soldier who later became the patron saint of nature
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Stories that highlight Biddeford’s unique characteristics, its people and their stories
FEATURE | Recovery changed her life, and now she helps others
The first in a series of occasional articles focusing on recovery, ahead of the opening of the York County Recovery Center next year.
NEWS | Five inducted into Biddeford Hall of Fame
Saturday’s ceremony at Biddeford High School provided the audience with an overview of the city’s history, culture and some of its most notable residents
FEATURE | Talkin’ ’bout my generation
Biddeford celebrated the 50th anniversary of its field hockey team Wednesday during a special ceremony that included members of the original 1976 team and some younger players who will have to wait a few more years to play on the high school team.
FEATURE | Celebration will honor Biddeford’s Franciscan heritage, Oct. 3
Biddeford has a special connection to St. Francis because UNE — formerly St. Francis College — was founded by St. Franciscan brothers Monsignor Arther Decary and Father Zenon Decary
NEWS | ‘Our Town’ comes to Biddeford’s City Theater
Thornton Wilder’s Pulitzer-prize winning production kicks off City Theater’s 2026-2027 season, beginning Oct. 2
NEWS | UNE students and volunteers pack more than 200,000 meals for food pantries across Maine
The annual event is part of the National Day of Service, a program aimed at honoring lives lost and transforming a tragedy into a series of good deeds across the country
FEATURE | Emma Bouthillette . . . writing Biddeford’s history and her own
Emma Bouthillette — a member of the Biddeford Gazette’s Community Advisory Council — shares her passion for her hometown and its history with Cy Cyr from Brick + Tides
EVENT | Exploring Paul Revere’s famous midnight ride
How much is fact, and how much is legend? The Biddeford Cultural and Heritage Center and Biddeford Historical Society will offer a free lecture to explore the details of Paul Revere’s famous Midnight Ride
NEWS | Biddeford boy gets a big surprise from some area bikers
A fifth grader with autism has been subjected to some bullying by older neighborhood kids, has now found support from a group of area motorcyclists.
