BIDDEFORD — Alex Buechner, the Superintendent of the City of Biddeford’s Wastewater Department, was honored with the Operator of the Year Award during New England Water Environment Association’s (NEWEA) 90th Annual Conference & Exhibit in Boston, Massachusetts. NEWEA’s Annual Conference gathers over 2,000 water professionals for several days of technical sessions, exhibitor displays, student poster […]
February 2020
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Library Links: It’s not your father’s library
While at a family barbecue a few summers ago, one of my grown nephews encouraged me to try a new beverage. He claimed, “You will really love this Aunt N. It tastes just like the root beer that you had when you were a kid.” Hmm … This tempted me, so I took a sip, […]
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Scholarship opportunities and essay competitions announced
Northeast Credit Union’s Scholarship Program is now accepting applications for 2020. There are five different scholarships to apply for, with 24 overall opportunities for awards totaling $40,000. Scholarships are available to members in good standing who have been with Northeast Credit Union for one year or longer starting Jan. 15, 2019. The Northeast Credit Union […]
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Saco & Biddeford Savings promotes Eric Doyon to manager of Business and Loan Services
SACO — Saco & Biddeford Savings Institution, Maine’s oldest bank, has announced the recent promotion of Eric Doyon to vice president, manager of Business and Loan Services. Doyon joined SBSI in 2004, starting as a credit analyst. He was promoted to assistant vice president, credit officer in 2009 and to vice president and business Credit […]
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GriefShare helps those who have suffered loss
SACO — GriefShare is a safe, loving, accepting and informational faith-based support group for people who have experienced the death of a loved one. At GriefShare, you will find encouragement, comfort, and help in grieving the death of a spouse, child, parent, sibling, other family member, or friend. No matter what the cause of […]
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Urgent need for volunteer drivers at the Sam L. Cohen Center in Biddeford
BIDDEFORD — The Southern Maine Agency on Aging’s, or SMAA, Sam L. Cohen Center in Biddeford needs volunteer drivers to pick up and drop off members using a Cohen Center car or van. Volunteers are needed mornings and afternoons, Monday through Friday. Driving experience, a clean driving record, and the ability to pass a background […]
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Spring’s first song is one of joy
The very idea of a bird is a symbol and a suggestion to the poet … his frame charged with buoyancy and his heart with song. ~John Burroughs A few nights ago, I noticed that my cat was spending a bit more time than usual at my bedroom window. She seemed intent on something out […]
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Letter: Like it or not, Mr. Beem, Trump is legitimate president
Oh Mr. Beem, as Ronald Reagan said, “There you go again.” I could, quite easily, dispute your “facts,” but that doesn’t appear to do any good so I will offer a point of view instead. I was like you. I didn’t want/like Donald Trump as president. I worked a desk job with standard business hours […]
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Westbrook Notes: Feb. 27
Para dies at 57 Westbrook businessman James Para of Gorham passed away Feb. 19 from a second bout with lung cancer. He owned the Westbrook House of Pizza in the city’s downtown. He was born in 1963 in Albania. At age 25, he and his wife, Flora, fled to the United States from a collapsing […]
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Buxton Notes: Feb. 27
Dems to caucus Hollis/Buxton Democrats will caucus at 1 p.m. March 8, at Buxton Town Hall, 185 Portland Road. The agenda includes local, state and national issues. “Learn about #RiseAndOrganize virtual rally,” the announcement by Maynard Charron said. Those attending will elect local party leaders and be offered opportunities for grassroots involvement. Unenrolled voters can […]