Roger Urbain Bastarache, owner of R & W Engraving and Quick Copy Center and lifelong resident of Maine has passed away unexpectedly with his family by his side on May 16, 2024. Roger was born on Aug. 7, 1954, in Biddeford, Maine, to Therese and Joseph Bastarache. As a child, Roger was active in Boy […]
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UNE grad credits program for prestigious fellowship
Two years ago, Ronni Roberts started the online Master of Public Health at the University of New England, with a campus in Biddeford, with plans to give back to where she grew up — rural Maine. She hopes to create harm reduction strategies and address food insecurity — a goal the faculty members who know […]
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Credit union helps combat elder homelessness in York County
In partnership with Southern Maine Agency on Aging, Town and Country FCU hopes to make a dent in elder homelessness.
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Biddeford/Saco hold combined Memorial Day parade
Old Orchard Beach will also hold a parade.
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Biddeford high school students take part in service days
Over 700 Biddeford High School students, grades 8-12, focused their May Tiger PRIDE — which stands for Perseverance, Respect, Integrity, Dependability, and Empathy — Day on spending the day working to make their community better. On Friday, May 17, students dedicated their school day to various community service projects, both off- and on-site. The day […]
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From Augusta: Reflections on the end of the legislative session
On May 10, the 131st Maine Legislature came to a close after making significant progress on a number of issues most important to the people of Maine. In this column, I will share some updates on critical measures funded in our supplemental budget and reflections on my first term in office. Last month, Democrats in […]
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One of Us: At 86, he’s still cutting hair at his Senior Citizens Barber Shop
Norman Millette, who has cut hair in Portland’s West End for more than 6 decades, sees no reason to retire.
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Obituary: Claudette M. Vadnais
BIDDEFORD — Claudette M. Vadnais, 79, of Biddeford, passed away peacefully, holding her daughters hand on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at Summer Common in Sanford. She was born in Biddeford on December 9, 1944, a daughter of Ernest and Annette (Pinette) Collard. At a young age her grandfather gave her the nickname “Cookie” and this […]
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Biddeford and Saco to host 4th Annual Poker Crawl
The fourth annual Biddeford and Saco Poker Crawl will take place over the three-day period of May 17 through May 19. Card sharks are invited to put their best poker hand together to win prizes and support the local small business community. Over 40 downtown businesses in Biddeford and Saco will participate. The game is […]
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Sen. Bernie Sanders to give UNE Commencement address
The University of New England’s 189th Commencement is set for Saturday, May 18.
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