During a five-hour meeting, the body approved the city’s Climate Action Plan, discussed affordable housing, and more.
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BHS Student Council spearheads effort to feed the community this Thanksgiving
BIDDEFORD — In the spirit of giving and recognizing the rising need for assistance in the community, Biddeford High School students jumped into action to support those facing food insecurity this holiday season. Earlier this month, students actively collected non-perishable food items, monetary donations, and essential staples for their First Annual Thanksgiving Food Basket Drive […]
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From Augusta: It is time to take action on gun safety
This year, the Maine Legislature passed a bill to install suicide barriers on the Penobscot Narrows Bridge. Research has shown that these barriers save lives, both in the immediate moment and after. Removing a method through which an individual can take this quick, irreversible action also reduces the likelihood that they will pursue suicide in […]
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Spirit of America awards for volunteerism bestowed
Volunteers from across York County, including people from Biddeford, Kennebunkport and Lyman were recognized by York County Commissioners recently with Spirit of America awards. Individuals and organizations are nominated for the awards by their municipalities. In Biddeford, residents Denis Letellier and Paul Gagne were recognized — Letellier for his involvement with the Biddeford Cultural and […]
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The Democrats of the Kennebunks and Arundel convene youth forum
Four Maine high schoolers shared the issues they’re passionate about, suggestions for supporting youth activists, and more.
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Biddeford Ready! partners with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Program to bring free books to Biddeford families
Biddeford Ready!, a program of United Way of Southern Maine (UWSM), has partnered with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to provide high-quality books to Biddeford families with children under 5. Parents and guardians with a Biddeford zip code can sign up for the program online and receive books every month, delivered directly to their homes, at […]
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Judge awards $1.2 million to victim in Biddeford hate crime
Maurice Diggins and Dusty Leo were convicted of beating up two Black men in 2018. One of the victims filed a civil suit to cover medical expenses.
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Fitch Ratings affirms UNE’s ‘A+’ credit status, upgrades outlook to ‘positive’
UNE is the sole institution of higher education in New England to receive an outlook revision to positive by Fitch so far in 2023.
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McArthur Library Board supports books for children recovering from trauma
BIDDEFORD — In 2013, Rebekah Lowell escaped from a decade of domestic abuse and captivity, bringing her young daughters with her. Before she bravely embarked on this daunting journey, she had resigned herself to the idea that a longtime dream of becoming an author was over. Today, she is an award-winning author, illustrator, and surface […]
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UNE students bring Christmas spirit to Biddeford’s downtown
BIDDEFORD — More than two dozen University of New England students convened in downtown Biddeford on a cold but sunny Saturday afternoon, Nov. 11, to give back to their community and bring holiday cheer to the city. Members of the Class of 2026 and students with the Office of Citizenship and Civic Engagement gathered to adorn […]