The University of New England Department of Physical Therapy recently partnered with Maine Adaptive to hold a sled hockey demonstration at the Harold Alfond Forum in Biddeford on Sunday, April 24. Maine Adaptive engages and empowers people with disabilities in many forms of sport, and many students in UNE’s Physical Therapy program volunteered at the […]
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Ruralist Lament: Earth Day 4 Earthlings?
The seed potatoes and bags of “K-Mag” background fertilizer arrived this morning on the Paris Farmers Union truck. With that safely stowed on a pallet in the wood/tractor shed I met up with a group of wetland ecology students who were studying a vernal pool on the farm woodlot. With a few hundred tomato and […]
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New jewelry studio open in Biddeford
Chaya Caron, the founder and designer of Chaya Studio Jewelry, has launched her new location at 90 Saco Falls Way, Suite 201, in Biddeford. The new location, Chaya Studio Jewelry at The Hidden Gem, will hold a grand opening on May 7, from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. The event will feature new work by […]
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Donation to land trust assures preservation of Biddeford parcel
The 31-acre lot on Oak Ridge Road was given to the Saco Valley Land Trust by Dana Hutchins.
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Some school water fountains, sinks removed from use due to lead levels in water
Maine’s limit of 4 parts per billion of lead in school drinking water was exceeded in some locations in Biddeford and Saco public schools. The Maine CDC says lead can leach into drinking water through pipes, solder, and fittings.
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Biddeford woman charged after husband falls off car, is trapped and dragged
The incident allegedly took place on Guinea Road early Saturday morning.
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Wanted by Bridgton Police, driver dies of apparent suicide at Saco police stop
The man had allegedly pointed a firearm at two people in Bridgton and fled the scene, later driving into Saco.
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Obituary: John Lizotte
BIDDEFORD — John R. Lizotte passed away on Jan. 10, 2022, at the age of 65 surrounded by family. John was born on Oct. 3, 1956. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his niece, Ann Dale, and their trips going to the casino. John had an incredible sense of humor and always made you […]
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Obituary: Mary ‘Rita’ Koles
SACO — Mary “Rita” Koles, 84, of Saco, passed away peacefully on Feb. 1, 2022, at York Hospital after a brief illness. Rita was born to Catherine Riley, nee Kelly, and John Riley on Nov. 6, 1937, in Mahanoy Plane, Pennsylvania. Small town values, a multi-generational household and a strong belief in God gave her […]
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Grief group aims to help loved ones heal
“I wanted to create what I wish I had,” said Aftercare Coordinator Deanne Robertson.