The original skate park at Rotary Park was torn down in Sept. due to safety concerns.
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Community News: Feb. 27
Biddeford student art show takes place March 5 The Biddeford School Department will hold its annual District-Wide K-12 Student Art Show on Tuesday, March 5, 2025, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at Biddeford Middle School. This event will celebrate the creativity and artistic achievements of students from all grade levels, featuring a diverse range of […]
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Saco, Biddeford students shine at York County Spelling Bee
Local students demonstrated their spelling prowess at the York County Spelling Bee, held earlier this month at Massabesic Middle School. Twelve talented spellers in grades five through eight from schools across southern Maine, including Biddeford, Saco, Bonny Eagle, and Wells, competed for the county title in a contest that came down to an intense tie-breaking […]
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Public Matters: Biddeford’s budget season begins – What to expect and how to get involved
Every year, the city makes difficult choices about where to invest tax dollars — from public safety and road repairs to parks and essential services. Budget season is when those decisions take shape. The city budget is more than numbers — it’s a fiscal statement of what Biddeford values and how much we value it. […]
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Curtains Up: The ghost light isn’t as spooky as it sounds … probably
Superstitions abound in the theater. Just try saying the name of that Scottish play by the inimitable Shakespeare or wishing a thespian friend “good luck” and note the response. Many of our theater superstitions are rooted in practical applications. Take the prohibition on whistling backstage. Before there were machine-powered lift systems, set pieces were raised […]
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Travis Mills Foundation to host annual Vietnam vets breakfast
The Travis Mills Foundation will host its annual Vietnam Era Veterans Breakfast, welcoming Vietnam-era veterans to the Augusta Civic Center at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, March 26. The free event is open to all Vietnam-era veterans and includes a complimentary breakfast for both the veteran and one guest. Tickets are required and can be reserved […]
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School event helps BHS students explore interests, build connections
Discovering what excites and motivates students can be a game-changer in education, boosting engagement, academic performance, and overall well-being. This month, Biddeford High School hosted “Passion Classes,” a special day filled with a unique curriculum designed to help students explore new hobbies and interests while fostering meaningful connections with teachers. For one day, teachers stepped […]
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From Augusta: DOGE’s ransacking of the federal government is hurting Mainers
When I began serving in the Legislature and started writing this column, my goal was to focus on state issues impacting folks here in Biddeford. I did not want to focus on political drama in Washington, DC. Unfortunately, recent events have made it clear that we have no choice but to pay attention to what […]
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Biddeford’s newest pizza joint, Slice, targets late-night crowd
The owners opened the new Main Street pizzeria between two of their bars.
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Biddeford explores future of affordable housing
The City Council hosted a series of housing panels last week, including a panel on affordable housing.