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
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NEWS | Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center announces 2026 Hall of Fame inductees
A formal induction ceremony is scheduled Sept. 26 to honor the contributions and accomplishments of the inductees
OPINION | A Better Vision for Biddeford’s Community Center
Imagine a welcoming destination where residents, students and visitors could learn about the city’s remarkable history through archives, exhibits, educational programs, lectures, and community events.
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.
Biddeford-Saco Music Hall of Fame inductees announced, ceremony scheduled May 3
Contributed Story | Molly Lovell MARCH 16, 2026 | The Greater Biddeford Saco Music Hall of Fame has announced its inductees for the class of 2026 among musicians throughout York County. The class of 2026 inductees include: J.D. Drown; The ID; Johnny Martinez’ Lower East Side; Armand Paquette and The […]
Biddeford ‘Hall of Fame” award winners announced
Contributed Report The Biddeford Cultural and Heritage Center (BCHC) is pleased to announce the Eighth Annual Biddeford Hall of Fame Award Winners for 2025, bringing attention to those who have made significant contributions to the city and/or to the world at large. A ceremony will be held at noon on […]
Gen. LaFayette will return to Biddeford on June 24
In just a few days, General Marquis de LaFayette – a hero of the American Revolutionary War — will be making his triumphant return to Biddeford. Well, sort of. Members of the Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center and the Biddeford Historical Society are now busy preparing for some festivities that […]






