Biddeford’s City Theater is off to the French Riviera this summer July 17th – August 2nd with Broadway’s smash-hit musical comedy, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels.
FEATURE STORIES
Stories that highlight Biddeford’s unique characteristics, its people and their stories
FEATURE | A La Kermesse love story
At the 1985 La Kermesse festival, a young couple met for the very first time; got stranded on the Ferris wheel and became engaged six months later — many others enjoy this year’s celebration
INTERVIEW | George ‘Pete’ Lamontagne
Lamontagne is the ultimate renaissance man: a talented cook, a former barber, an emergency medical technician, a local labor leader and a former politician who grew up eating porcupines and squirrels in one of Biddeford’s toughest neighborhoods.
FEATURE | A new way of looking at bipolar diagnosis
“Why am I dismissed as simply
mentally ill and not treated as a whole human being who is going through one of the most difficult transitions of my life?”
FEATURE | A bird’s-eye view of Biddeford’s history
A recent tour gave residents and others a unique opportunity to learn more about Biddeford’s historic City Hall and its refurbished clocktower
COMMUNITY | Alumni band announces scholarship winners
The Alumni Band is pleased to announce the recipients of the Marcel “Mike” Drapeau Alumni Band Scholarship: Alden Gilg, a graduating senior at Thornton Academy, and Lily Dubois, a graduating senior at Noble High School. Each will receive a $1,000 scholarship.
COMMUNITY | Heart of Biddeford announces 15th anniversary of ‘Music in the Park’ series
Celebrating Music in the Park’s 15th anniversary, Heart of Biddeford invites residents and visitors to enjoy downtown Biddeford with a free, family-friendly concert series held in Mechanics Park.
COMMUNITY | Special Biddeford events highlight nation’s 250th
The Biddeford Cultural and Heritage Center (BCHC) invites the public to two special programs this June highlighting the diverse traditions and stories of Biddeford’s history.
NEWS | Last Call for Mulligan’s
A picture gallery of the last Saturday afternoon at Mulligan’s in Biddeford
NEWS | Palace Diner makes waves in the UK
Biddeford’s iconic Palace Diner made it onto the Top-15 list in a London-based newspaper’s ranking of America’s best “old-school diners.”
The Daily Telegraph – more commonly known as The Telegraph online -described Biddeford’s well-known diner as a “classic joint” with a “thoughtfully curated menu.”
