BIDDEFORD — Bernard Featherman, husband of the late Sandra Featherman, Ph.D., who served as the president of the university from 1995 through 2006 donated $125,000 to the University of New England, which has a campus in Biddeford. The Sandra and Bernard Featherman University Archives Endowment will be used to create a University of New England […]
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Housing bill to be scaled back, would still allow 4 units on many lots
House Speaker Ryan Fecteau is proposing to remove some controversial parts of his affordable housing bill to preserve fourplex and accessory dwelling unit provisions.
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Obituary: Margaret Minihan
BIDDEFORD — Margaret “Peggy” (Hallczuk) Minihan, 74, of Biddeford, died peacefully at home Tuesday, March 8, 2022. Born in Biddeford to Thelma (Broad) and Michael Hallczuk on March 17, 1947, Peggy spent most of her life on the Mountain Road where she was born and raised. For many years she was employed by Old Colony Gas and Gibb’s Oil […]
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Fecteau affordable housing bill draws support, detractors
The House Speaker pointed out that 1 in 5 Mainers spend 50 percent of their income on housing.
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7 Biddeford businesses allegedly sold liquor to minors
Biddeford Police Department noted that an additional 12 businesses they checked were in compliance with Maine’s underage liquor laws.
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Biddeford AMVETS Post 1 breakfast benefits food pantry
Proceeds from the September through April monthly meals are each earmarked for charitable organizations.
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BSOOB says app will help riders plan trips
BIDDEFORD — People looking to get there, from here, as the Maine expression goes, can now check Google Maps for Biddeford-Saco-Old Orchard Beach Transit information. “This BSOOB Transit partnership with Google will allow people to better understand the transit network, bus schedules, and create individualized trip plans,” said Executive Director Chad Heid. “The system details […]
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Local residents earn academic honors
Northeastern University in Boston announced theall semester 2021 dean’s list. Local students making the list include: Biddeford resident Jack Hartford, majoring in Business Administration; Saco resident Jonathan Ma, majoring in Computer Science/Media Arts. Southern Maine Community College in South Portland announced students have made the 2021 fall semester dean’s list. Local students include: Kawther Abdulabas, […]
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UNE students get to see bears up close
BIDDEFORD — After setting out before dawn, traveling 3 1/2 hours north, and trekking through the woods in snowshoes, a trip to a bear den by students in Noah Perlut’s Terrestrial Wildlife lab, a class at the University of New England in Biddeford, was almost a major disappointment. Instead, it turned out to be a […]
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Biddeford Community Gardens go communal
Biddeford Community Gardens (BCG) has adopted a new organizational structure to help fulfill its mission of providing access to agricultural opportunities and nutritious fresh food to the city of Biddeford. Volunteers are needed to help out. BCG’s four sites — Mission Hill, Pierson’s Lane, William’s Court and Rotary Park — will now be collectively cared […]