The Biddeford Mills Museum has recently loaned several artifacts from museum archives to the University of Southern Maine’s Osher Map Library and Smith Center for Cartographic Education for a new exhibition, “Industry, Wealth, and Labor: Mapping New England’s Textile Industry.” Biddeford Museum archivist, David Bishop, participated in the panel discussion at the exhibit opening on […]
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Bishop Deeley Visits St. André Health Care Facility in Biddeford on Feast of St. André Nov. 30
BIDDEFORD — Surrounded by residents and staff, Bishop Robert Deeley celebrated Mass for the special community of St. André Health Care on Pool Street in Biddeford on Nov. 30. The visit came on the feast day of St. Andrew/André, a fisherman in Galilee who, along with his brother, Peter, was called by Jesus to leave their […]
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University of New England students work on research project to restore the American chestnut tree
A group of students in Professor Will Kochtitzky’s Spatial Analysis class have spent much of their fall semester assisting with one of the University of New England’s signature research projects: the restoration of the American chestnut tree, led by Thomas Klak, Ph.D., professor of environmental studies. Once touted as “the redwood of the East,” the […]
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UNE offers new scholarships for students who work as educational technicians
The University of New England recently received a $159,000 grant from the Maine Department of Education to offer scholarships to students who work as educational technicians, or ed techs, in Maine schools. Ed techs work in schools providing support services to teachers. Right now, there is a great demand for ed techs in schools throughout […]
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Pierson’s Lane Children’s Garden needs donors for grant challenge
Biddeford Community Gardens is trying to raise $2,600 to replace deteriorating raised garden beds where kids learn how to grow vegetables.
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Area residents recognized for volunteer spirit
Lee Koenigs of Old Orchard Beach and Robert and Diane Cyr of Biddeford, both honored for their work by their communities earlier this year, were among other recipients recognized recently by York County Commissioners.
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Northeast Credit Union promotes Traci Tenggren to SVP, chief human resources officer
BIDDEFORD — Northeast Credit Union is pleased to announce the promotion of Traci Tenggren was recently promoted to senior vice president, chief human resources officer at Northeast Credit Union. In her new role she’ll oversee the Credit Union’s talent and professional development strategies and will be vital to the internal culture and continued success of […]
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Meet Biddeford’s new city clerk
Kristy Cyr has been the city’s tax collector for seven years, and a city employee for 18 years.
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College, county collaborate to form first responder training center
The two entities say the result will have a positive impact on first responder and public safety workforce development in all 29 York County municipalities.
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Biddeford High School announces 2022-2023 quarter 1 honor roll
Biddeford High School announces the quarter one honor roll for the 2022-2023 school year. Grade 12 High Honors: Katelyn Ashenfelter, Abigail Bickford, Drew Bouchard, Ella Burnell, Peter Burton, Kaden Cadorette, Nicholas Carpenter, Baylee Cheetham-Wilmot, Julia Corbeil, Mackenzie Day, Elliana Durkee, Allison Fogg, Ellie Fournier, Hunter Frechette, Helena Gabryszewski, Noah Grady, Kaylie Hammond, Brianna Haskell, Antwon Hong, […]