Garret Labonte and Linda Lambert were charged with murder in connection with the September shooting of Gene Dares.
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Student helps raise awareness UNE is food-allergy sensitive
Emme Perry, a University of New England Biological Sciences major, is just a college sophomore, but she already has helped improve and highlight the food-allergy-caring culture in UNE’s dining halls, one dairy-free brownie at a time. And to all those who lack food allergies: You’ve really got to try these brownies. Over the summer, Perry, […]
Maine House of Representatives District 134 candidates
Maine House of Representatives District 134: Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, Biddeford Democrat and incumbent Traci Gere is opposed by Republican Elizabeth Jordan. ELIZABETH JORDAN City/Town: Kennebunkport Relevant Experience: I bring a lifetime of leadership experience. I served for 12 years in leadership of a community Bible study with a membership of 150 women; started a natural food […]
Community News, Oct. 31
Biddeford Saco Veterans Day Parade Nov. 11 The communities and neighbors of Biddeford and Saco are invited to the Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony on Monday, Nov. 11, to honor all who have served in the U.S. military. The day begins with a brief Opening Ceremony at 9:55 a.m. on Main Street in Saco (in […]
Biddeford city manager sets date to step down
Jim Bennett announced his phased retirement at a City Council meeting last week.
Biddeford Education Foundation honors Rotary Club of Biddeford-Saco
The Biddeford Education Foundation honored the Rotary Club of Biddeford-Saco, a longtime community partner and contributor to learning, at its Seventh Annual Pillars of Pride Oct. 19. The dinner and silent auction raised over $17,000 for the foundation, which provides resources outside the school budget to enhance learning opportunities, assists students in need of food, […]
UNE President’s Forum explores the left-right political divide
With less than three weeks until Election Day, the University of New England hosted a panel of political experts on Wednesday, Oct. 16, at its Biddeford campus, to explore whether the political spectrum still holds meaning in a time of ideological flux. The panel, “Election 2024: Left, Right, or Unrecognizable?” was the eighth installment of […]
Saco man accused of arson after fire damages Biddeford home
The residents were home at the time of the fire but made it out uninjured, police said.
Scientist warns that increased shipping could turn Casco Bay into ‘bioinvasion hotspot’
A Biddeford scientist has identified 3 new invasive species in Casco Bay that he has tied back to Eimskip, the Icelandic shipping company that visits Portland weekly.
Biddeford student-athletes score big in community service
This fall, Biddeford High School’s student-athletes are making a significant impact both on and off the field. As part of the school’s athletic mission to promote “Education-Based Athletics,” the fall teams have taken the initiative to give back to the community, demonstrating the importance of service and social responsibility. The Girls Soccer Team organized a […]