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Biddeford, Maine Patch AM: a 4 min readHello again Biddeford! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How police tracked a stolen Biddeford ambulance across town lines
- How rising costs are hitting Biddeford’s favorite food trucks this season
- Biddeford dad and officer earns Bronze Star for Iraq leadership
Also on today's calendar: Next Stop Comedy at Sacred Profane! - Biddeford, ME and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Rain and drizzle in the p.m., with a high of 53 and low of 47 degrees.
- Thursday: Periods of rain, temps: high: 55, low: 49.
- Friday: Cloudy with a few showers, with a high of 57 and low of 46 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Woman accused of stealing ambulance from hospital in Biddeford (wgme.com) — Police say an ambulance was recently taken from a Biddeford hospital and tracked in real time using the vehicle’s onboard device. Officers stopped it in Buxton and arrested a suspect, who now faces theft-related charges and was taken to York County Jail. 
2. Soaring gas prices fuel concerns for Maine food truck operators (wmtw.com) — Food truck fans in Biddeford are seeing how soaring gas and food prices are squeezing local operators, including El Taqueria at the Lot at Biddo on Jefferson and Alfred streets. Owners describe cutting travel, switching to solar power, and trimming costly ingredients to avoid raising prices, even as each trip and taco now costs more to serve.
3. Air Guard Officer Awarded Bronze Star (militaryspot.com) — A New Hampshire Air National Guard major who lives in Biddeford has received the Bronze Star for leading base defense during months of enemy aerial attacks in Iraq. The story highlights how he balanced high-stakes military leadership with his long-time Maine law enforcement career and family life back home, emphasizing the dedication and sacrifice behind the honor.
4. High schools Tuesday: Scarborough girls lacrosse upends Messalonskee (pressherald.com) — Biddeford baseball fans saw the Tigers shut out at home as Falmouth’s Jacoby Porter threw a one-hitter in a 10-0, five-inning win in Biddeford. The roundup also highlights strong performances from Scarborough girls lacrosse and several other southern Maine high school teams across multiple games.
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Cemetery Club →
Biddeford City Theater, 205 Main St, Biddeford
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Friday May 15
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School Committee Meeting →
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Pottery Painting, Seaglass Art & More - Open Studio at The Creative Soul →
Biddeford Saco Chamber of Commerce and Industry The Creative Soul 2 Christensen Lane Kennebunk, ME PLENTY OF PARKING
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Public Art Commission Meeting →
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Pottery Painting, Seaglass Art & More - Open Studio at The Creative Soul →
Biddeford Saco Chamber of Commerce and Industry The Creative Soul 2 Christensen Lane Kennebunk, ME PLENTY OF PARKING
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Next Stop Comedy at Sacred Profane! - Biddeford, ME →
Sacred Profane Brewery and Tankpub, 50 Washington St, Biddeford
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Caturday Celebration →
Time & Tide Coffee, 35 Main St Ste 102, Biddeford
10:00 am
Wednesday May 13
Thursday May 14
Friday May 15
Saturday May 16
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🗓 Events Nearby
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DEATH CAFE – REGISTRATION REQUIRED →
Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library, 18 Maine St, Kennebunkport
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Louis T. Graves Memorial Library Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library @ 18 Maine St, Kennebunkport, ME 04046, USA, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, ME, 04046, United States
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Estate Planning: What You Need to Know Now →
Old Orchard Beach High School, 40 Emerson Cummings Blvd, Old Orchard Beach
5:00 pm
Wednesday May 13
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- The FedCap Group posted a job opening for Career Advisor in Biddeford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Biddeford here.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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