A two-day nor’easter that brought strong winds and heavy snow Wednesday and Thursday knocked out power for almost 400,000 CMP and Versant customers.
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Biddeford Marching Arts head to state , New England finals
BIDDEFORD — The Biddeford High School Marching Arts program, which consists of the Blizzard Winds and Blackout Percussion ensemble, has taken the community by storm with its exceptional journey this winter season, according to a school statement. These talented musicians are met with awe and applause from those who witness their outstanding performance themed around […]
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Worker injured by electric shock from power line in Biddeford
The Consolidated Communications technician who was injured last week is recovering at Maine Medical Center in Portland.
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Biddeford community iftar, Muslims and non-Muslims celebrate
For the third year in a row, Eisha Khan and her partner Liam LaFountain have hosted an iftar dinner to celebrate Ramadan with the wider community.
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Barrow recipient of MPA Principal’s Award for BHS
BIDDEFORD — Biddeford High School Senior Madeline Barrow has been selected as the recipient of the 2024 Principal’s Award. The award, sponsored by the Maine Principals’ Association, is given annually to a senior from each high school in the state in recognition of their academic achievement and citizenship. “Throughout her years at Biddeford High School, […]
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UNE community members take freezing “plunge” to celebrate Giving Day success
BIDDEFORD — On a blustery day in late March, with the wind chill hovering around just 21 degrees, a group of students, faculty and professional staff from the University of New England braved the cold waters of the Saco River to celebrate a successful 2024 Giving Day, which raised over $180,000 to support students and […]
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Saco city administrator proposes lower mil rate for FY 2025
Under his plan, 85% of taxpayers could expect see a reduction in their property taxes.
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Former courthouses in Biddeford, York and Sanford may be turned into affordable housing
State lawmakers are calling for legislation to allow the state to sell the former courthouses to local housing authorities.
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BHS students receive “A Dose of Reality”
BIDDEFORD — In a proactive initiative to address the dangers of substance misuse, underage drinking, and vaping among teens, Biddeford High School (BHS) hosted the renowned assembly program, “A Dose of Reality,” according to a school department press release. Presented by Emergency Department Nurse Linda Dutil, R.N., this eye-opening program engaged over 800 students in […]
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Ruralist Lament: Still sucking
Spring brings many things. With March waning our small greenhouse coaxes 400 tomato seedlings and three flats of sprouting lettuce along. If the recent growing seasons are any indication, they will face what are called “challenges,” in the neutered and anesthetic lingo of the day — seared by heat and drought, drowned by deluge. March […]