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OPINION | Biddeford lawmakers blast Maine Water
Biddeford’s legislative delegation — all Democrats seeking reelection in November — recently blasted a rate increase proposed by the region’s public water utility
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.
OBITUARIES | May 17, 2026
This week’s local obituaries, May 17, 2026
SPORTS | Kennebunk hands Biddeford a 4-3 loss
The Biddeford Tigers baseball team could not keep pace with the Kennebunk Rams on Saturday, losing 4-3 during an away game at Kennebunk High School.
Voices of Biddeford | A new partnership
The Biddeford Gazette is extremely proud to announce the launch of a new partnership that is sponsored by volunteers from the Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center.
The “Voices of Biddeford” series is produced and coordinated by Nicole Morin -Scribner, a woman who has long been fascinated by Biddeford’s interwoven, personal fabric — the people who live work and play in Biddeford.
NEWS | Fire displaces nine Biddeford residents
According to a media statement, nine Biddeford residents were forced from their homes as the result of Friday morning fire on Granite Street.
NEWS | Biddeford students benefit from new mental health initiative
Through the statewide initiative, the Biddeford School Department will receive $10,000 annually to support implementation of evidence-based youth mental health strategies.
NEWS | Report shows Maine’s economy is lagging with opportunities on the horizon
Local businesses are feeling an economic pinch, but a new report provides suggested action steps that could improve Maine’s overall economy
OPINION | Thank you, and please join us in supporting this community project
We believe being a good citizen involves more than just “checking the box.” It involves supporting our neighbors and promoting our community’s diversity and its culture of pride and hard work. It means being actively engaged and always ready to share the stories we receive from you — the things that are important to you and your neighbors.
