When I look to Maine’s future, I think about the people — from the young students in high schools and the young adults in colleges, to the adults and parents acquiring new skills and training or switching careers in community colleges — who all want to get good jobs, pay their bills, buy homes and […]
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Saco Drive-in Theater closed, property sold
The owners announced the closure of the venue on Monday, Feb. 28 in a social media posting.
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Biddeford group to erect statue to acknowledge pain inflicted on Maine tribes
It will depict Sachem Squando of the Saco Tribe, whose son was drowned by English sailors in 1675.
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Claiming he was armed, man robs Old Orchard Beach 7-Eleven
Police say no one was injured.
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My Place Teen Center looks to 2023 Biddeford opening
An injection of $1.5 million from York County government’s ARPA fund earmarked for renovation costs has been finalized.
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Developer proposes 216 rental units at Route 111 and Andrews Road in Biddeford
The market rate apartment proposal would require a contract zone.
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Former Biddeford school superintendent leaves lasting legacy
Sarah Jane Poli, 80, died recently after serving decades in the local school system.
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Learn your color season March 1
One of the highlights of my work week is organizing the weekly gathering of handicrafters that meets at the library on Friday mornings from 10 a.m. to noon. These talented individuals bring knitting, crocheting, tatting, sewing or whatever project they are currently working on or simply chat and share creative tips. When the pandemic closed […]
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Biddeford Council addresses parking, driving issues on two streets
One councilor voiced dismay about what she described as a piecemeal approach to the parking matter.
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Fees increased for Biddeford beach parking permits
Non-residents will pay the heftiest increases.