Three candidates are running for two seats in both the School Board and Town Council race.
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From Augusta: Taking action to combat climate change
The new school year is well underway, and along with adjusting to hectic schedules, starting new after-school activities and taking adorable back-to-school photos (my wife and I took more than a few of our new kindergartner), we were hit with a reminder of how much climate change is already impacting our lives. Several schools across […]
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Biddeford Cultural and Heritage Center 2023 Hall of Fame recipients
BIDDEFORD — The Biddeford Cultural and Heritage Center has announced the sixth annual Biddeford Hall of Fame Award Winners for 2023, honoring those who have made significant contributions to the city and/or to the world at large. A ceremony was held Sept. 23 in the Biddeford City Hall Council Chambers to recognize the award recipients. […]
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Biddeford Police Department to acquire canine unit to combat drug crime
Beset by staffing issues, Police Chief JoAnne Fisk also spoke about efforts to bolster the force.
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University of New England launches comprehensive fundraising campaign ‘Doing Our Part’
BIDDEFORD — The University of New England has launched its comprehensive fundraising campaign, “Doing Our Part.” UNE President James Herbert made the official campaign launch announcement at halftime during the University’s Homecoming football game against the University of Rochester on Saturday, Sept. 23. “Doing Our Part” represents a profoundly transformational moment for UNE, in which […]
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Biddeford inches forward on new fire substation, appoints members to building committee
Three Biddeford residents — Paul Brady, James Plamondon and Scott Joslin — will serve on the committee.
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Play at the Biddeford City Theater explores the nostalgic power of women’s clothing
Actress Mia Foley Perron discusses ‘Love, Loss and What I Wore,”‘which will run from Sept. 29 through Oct. 15.
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Maine public meetings struggle to curb hate on Zoom
After a spate of virtual ‘bombings’ of racist and antisemitic comments, some communities are changing the rules. With free speech, it’s a fine line.
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Is Sanford the next Biddeford? City readies for renaissance
A $50 million mill renovation is just the latest investment launching the beleaguered York County municipality as Maine’s next destination city.
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Obituary: Therese Viger
BIDDEFORD —Therese Doris Viger of North Providence, Rhode Island, formerly of Biddeford, Maine, died at Darlington Memory Lane on Friday, Sept. 15, at the age of 91. Born in Biddeford, Maine, on Jan. 8, 1932, Therese was the daughter of Herve Loranger and Merilda (Verrier) Loranger. She graduated from St. Joseph’s High School in 1950. […]