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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Ice fishing derby Sunday in Allfred
ALFRED — The 4th Annual AJ Davis Memorial Ice Fishing Derby is set for Sunday, Feb. 27 on Shaker Pond in Alfred, beginning at 6:30 a.m. and winding down at 2:30 p.m. Registration is $20 for adults; $10 for kids. Adult prizes are $500 for first, $250 for second and $125 for third place, while […]
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Obituary: John A. Sevigny
BIDDEFORD — John Albert Sevigny enjoyed 96 years of a wonderful life and joined his wife Lucille Boutet Sevigny and many other loved ones on Feb.13, 2022. He left life surrounded by his family and friends who cherished his humor, huge heart, and unconditional commitment to those he loved. Born in Biddeford, Maine, on Jan. […]
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Special Delivery: Community Valentine meal for 350
A chef-prepared meal, hand designed cards, chocolate, brought to the door.
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UNE leads state in first-time pass rates for B.S.N. degree licensing exams
More students in the University of New England’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) program passed their national licensing exams on the first try in 2021 than those from any other baccalaureate nursing program in Maine. More than 95 percent of UNE nursing students passed the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) National […]
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Obituary: Sarah Jane Poli
Sarah Jane Poli, a native of Biddeford, passed away on Feb. 10, 2022. She was 80 years old. Sarah Jane was born at home on Sept. 2, 1941, to Michelangelo and Idelina Nicetta Poli. Her family owned a grocery store on lower Main Street in Biddeford and the family lived on the second floor. Sarah […]
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Gere says tax bill would make housing more affordable
It would increase the tax exemption, allowing nonprofit developers to serve households with incomes up to 120 percent of the area median income.
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Medical rides program seeks volunteer drivers
SACO — Age Friendly Saco is looking for volunteer drivers to expand the medical ride program begun on Feb. 1. Currently, rides are provided to senior residents of Saco to take them to medical appointments as far north as Portland and as far south as Kennebunk. The organization uses the Saco Parks and Recreation van […]
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Saco okays interlocal plan to hire Ray as school superintendent
Biddeford votes next on the plan, which also must also get the green light from the Maine Department of Education
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Early proposal for 3 Lincoln in Biddeford includes up to 191 residential units, more
The Planning Board learned about the proposal in a sketch plan review .