Having been dirt farmers over the last 40 years, my wife and I have tended to live simply. We did take a couple perhaps extravagant “vacation trips” decades ago. Two years running we both went to Augusta (Maine) for the annual Agricultural Trade Show — even staying overnight at the “Senator Inn” between the Tuesday […]
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In Biddeford and Saco, parade, ceremony, honors veterans on Nov. 11
Starting in front of Saco City Hall at 10 a.m., the parade proceeds down Main Street to Biddeford, ending at Veterans Memorial Park on Alfred Street, where a closing ceremony will occur around 10:40 a.m. The following day, Biddeford Historical Society hosts a Veterans Remembrance Celebration at the Meetinghouse.
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Obituary: Mark Boucher
BIDDEFORD — On September 25, 2022, Mark Boucher of The Villages, FL passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family. Mark was born April 15, 1952, the son of Roland and Antoinette (Perrault) Boucher. He grew up in Biddeford and was very proud to be part of the last graduating class of St. Louis High School. […]
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UNE team gets $6.6 million grant to explore eye pain, potential treatments
With the National Eye Institute award, a University of New England scientist will look at how eye damage takes its physical and emotional toll.
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Regional dredge approved by York County Commissioners
The board earmarked $1.54 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act funds for the dredge, designed to keep channels open and supply sand to nourish eroding beaches up and down the York County coast and beyond.
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Saco School Board votes for Portland Road parcels for construction
Next steps include traffic and environmental assessments, a straw poll and inclusion on the State Board of Education’s agenda.
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‘Pillars of Education’ honored in Biddeford
BIDDEFORD — Two longtime community partners and contributors to learning — Denise D’Entremont and Apex Youth Connection — were honored by the Biddeford Education Foundation at their Fifth Annual Pillars of Pride event. The dinner and silent auction raised more than $12,500 for the Foundation, which provides resources outside the school budget to enhance learning […]
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UNE researcher awarded $1.7M to study pain-blocking treatments for chemotherapy patients
The research could lead to novel treatments for peripheral neuropathy — before it even starts.
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Developer proposes 14 ‘workforce’ housing units in Biddeford
Affordable units had been planned, but representatives of the developer said funding was not available.
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York County lays out plans for recovery and training centers
The county would use American Rescue Plan Act and other funding to build a barrier-free substance misuse recovery center and a separate first responder training and readiness center on the grounds of York County Jail in Alfred.