The death of Sgt. Jacob Wolterbeek, a 41-year-old husband and father of 3, in a car crash Thursday has been felt widely and deeply throughout the city.
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Biddeford man pleads guilty on cocaine charge
A Biddeford man pleaded guilty Dec. 10 in U.S. District Court in Portland to possessing cocaine with intent to distribute. According to court records, a Biddeford police officer encountered Gage Barton, 26, walking in the early morning hours in September. Barton was on probation for unlawful possession of cocaine, and was also on bail conditions […]
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At UNE, these women mean business
When Molly Beeley and Sophia Ouellette switched their majors to business administration at the University of New England during their sophomore year, they were surprised to find no business-focused clubs on campus. But being the driven young women they are, the duo sought to create a supportive community for other women pursuing careers in business […]
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UNE Professor Ali Ahmida shortlisted for Guggenheim Fellowship
University of New England Political Science Professor Ali Ahmida, Ph.D. last month became the first member of the university’s faculty to be shortlisted for the prestigious Guggenheim Fellowship. If Ahmida is selected for the esteemed fellowship next spring, he will become one of just three academic scholars teaching at a Maine college or university ever […]
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Biddeford to open teen center in downtown
My Place Teen Center will open its new Biddeford location early next year, serving at-risk youth throughout York County.
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York County teen center to open in Biddeford
My Place Teen Center will open its new location early next year, serving at-risk youth throughout York County.
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Saco to rename bridge after local veteran
The Saco City Council voted Monday night to rename the Saco Memorial Bridge after veteran General Wallace H. Nutting.
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Biddeford begins search for city manager
Current city manager Jim Bennett will step down in April.
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Library Links: McArthur Library welcomes new adult services supervisor
The first Monday after Thanksgiving is a bustling scene for the American workplace: all the business deemed worthy of being handled “after the holiday” is right where one left it, and there’s a heaping pile of “while you were out” emails to sort through as well. Add to this the appropriate amount of “How was […]
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Dizzy Birds Rotisserie in Biddeford to close Dec. 31
Post-pandemic changes to dining habits and staffing woes strained the nearly 6-year-old downtown restaurant.