BIDDEFORD — The University of New England will welcome its own Holly Parker, Ph.D., director of UNE North: The Institute for North Atlantic Studies, for a lecture at Biddeford Campus Art Gallery on Thursday, April 7. Parker will talk with artists Ingunn Milla Joergensen and Alice Jones in a conversation entitled “Place and Narrative in […]
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New director named for Marie Joseph Spiritual Center in Biddeford
BIDDEFORD — Michelle VanDeven has been appointed as the new director of the Marie Joseph Spiritual Center in Biddeford. For the last two years, VanDeven served as bookkeeper and IT administrator for the center. Located on Evans Road, the Marie Joseph Spiritual Center is owned and operated by the Sisters of the Presentation of Mary […]
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Protecting Maine farms now and forever
A few weeks ago, one of my constituents contacted me and expressed their deep concern and worry over the results of early PFAS testing in the soil and water on Maine farms, including their own. I empathized with them and understood their pain. After all, who wouldn’t feel anxious after they saw the headlines about […]
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UNE receives $5 million to help relocate its medical school
The relocation of the College of Osteopathic Medicine is part of a plan to consolidate all the college’s health programs at its Portland campus.
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Obituary: Ronald P. Grebin
Ronald P. Grebin passed away in Auburn, California, on Sept. 26, 2021. He was born in Biddeford, Maine, in 1949, and still has many family members residing in Maine. He served honorably in Vietnam as a Marine and then reenlisted later and served many years with the Air Force. He is preceded in death by […]
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George’s Sandwich Shop open under new ownership
Mike Clukey, who purchased the landmark Biddeford business from John and Joan Ladakakos, promises the sandwiches will have the same great taste.
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Biddeford looks to address growing homelessness but remains wary of building a shelter
York County’s biggest city has seen an increase in the number of people without stable housing.
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Obituary: Gail Lacroix
BIDDEFORD — Gail Ann Chasse Lacroix, born in Bristol Connecticut, and lived most of her life in Old Orchard Beach, Maine, passed away on March 14, 2022. She was born on Jan. 9, 1958, to her parents, Joseph L. and Blanche Y. Chasse. Gail’s earliest dream in life was always to start a family which […]
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‘Welcome home’ on Vietnam War Remembrance Day – and every day
Honoring their service.
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Author and psychologist Jonathan Haidt to deliver UNE commencement address
The University of New England’s 187th commencement exercise will be held on May 21.