This time of year, the Legislature is fairly quiet and my work is largely focused on answering questions from constituents and helping folks in Biddeford connect to the resources they need. It’s also a time to reflect on all we’ve accomplished over the last two years, including significant progress towards building a more fair economy […]
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UNE business students play ball during summer internships
From the box office to the bleachers, two University of New England business school students are spending their summer maximizing the fan experience at Hadlock Field as interns for the Portland Sea Dogs. Sport Leadership and Management students Samantha Fickett, Class of 2024 and Morgan White, Class of 2025, are applying the skills they’ve learned […]
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Saco Ecology School signs for USDA food grant
The Ecology School recently received a grant to support their mission of meeting fresh food needs in the community.
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Chad Barrs appointed to Biddeford School Committee
Mayor Martin Grohman appointed Chad Barrs to the Biddeford School Committee. The School Committee is set to confirm Barrs’ nomination at their Aug. 28 meeting, according to a school department press release. Barrs is to fill the seat vacated by Rebecca Henry, who submitted her formal resignation from the School Committee in July after accepting […]
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Biddeford students not allowed to use cellphones in school
The new policy will be in effect when the school year begins.
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Biddeford Seeds of Hope sees success helping unhoused
Seeds of Hope is currently taking in upwards of 30 Biddeford residents experiencing homelessness at their overnight warming center.
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Biddeford gets ready to jam out at 10th annual River Jam Festival
The festival will take place Saturday, Aug. 17 at Mechanics Park in downtown Biddeford.
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Biddeford schools get grant to help prepare students for clean energy jobs
AUGUSTA – The Governor’s Energy Office, through the Clean Energy Partnership, is granting $299,690 to Biddeford Schools and Adult Education. The grant will develop curricula, fund internships and apprenticeships, provide job training, and prepare 70 individuals for careers in the clean energy and energy efficiency sectors, according to Sen. Henry Ingwersen, D-Arundel. The program will […]
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Baby lobsters at UNE will help inform DNA research
The University of New England is the home of two families of tiny, baby lobsters — dozens of them, each no larger than a thumbtack — which are currently being raised and studied by students and faculty as part of an ongoing, novel research project into the genetic basis for their rare coloration. Miniature crustaceans in […]
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Library Links: Author event takes place in Biddeford Aug. 29
Seven years ago I wrote a fan letter to New York Times Bestselling author William Kent Krueger. I am a huge fan of his Cork O’Connor series and his beautiful book “Ordinary Grace.” I had noticed he was a keynote speaker at New England Crime Bake, a gathering for mystery authors. In the message, I […]