“For many families in Biddeford, the financial reality is no longer theoretical. Property taxes continue to rise while wages, retirement income, and household purchasing power struggle to keep pace. “
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STATE | Maine is stuck in ranked-choice voting limbo. That’s not likely to change soon
Nearly a decade after Maine became the first state to approve the use of ranked-choice voting for statewide elections, it has yet to fully implement the system.
BUSINESS | Chamber leads launch of Sweetser fundraising effort
CONTRIBUTED STORY | Biddeford + Chamber of Commerce The Biddeford+Saco Chamber of Commerce is partnering with Sweetser to launch The Hope Challenge —a community‑wide effort inviting local businesses to support the development of Sweetser’s new psychiatric residential treatment facility for Maine youth. According to Sweetser, the new facility will fill […]
COMMUNITY | Art Walk returns to downtown Biddeford on Friday
The monthly downtown event celebrates local art, music, and community and returns for the 2026 season on Friday!
COMMUNITY | Heart of Biddeford hires Larry Weyand as AOB director
Weyand will lead the ‘Art of Biddeford,’ an initiative that supports artists and creative entrepreneurs.
NEWS | Should York County abolish ‘elected’ treasurer?
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
OPINION: Councilor explains her budget perspective
Biddeford City Councilor Abigail Wood shares her perspective about this year’s municipal budget, highlighting the need to begin thinking about next year’s budget almost immediately
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
