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Sr. Therese Bouthot S.C.I.M. turns 101

July 2, 2023

Sister Therese Bouthot recently celebrated her 101st birthday at St. Joseph’s Convent in Biddeford. In honor of her birthday, a plane flew over the convent with a banner wishing her a Happy 101st Birthday. Bouthot, the other sisters and her family went outside to see the plane as it flew by. Bouthot, who was born […]

Food

A Biddeford pizza maker hits his stride

by Tim Cebula April 16, 2023April 17, 2023

Francesco “Frank” Coletti has been putting out his unique hybrid cross of New York-style and Neapolitan pizzas at Coletti’s Pizza Factory since 2016. Landing on Yelp’s list of top pizzerias earlier this year has sent a slew of new customers to his door.

Food, Restaurant reviews

A souped-up (chowdered up?) fish shack in Biddeford gets 4 stars

by Andrew Ross April 9, 2023April 3, 2023

The owners of the eco-conscious Fish & Whistle come with pedigrees, and it shows.

Local & State, News

Biddeford man struck by minivan in Massachusetts identified by police

by Dennis Hoey December 7, 2022December 7, 2022

Robert Laporte, 71, of Biddeford remains in critical condition Wednesday evening.

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Eastern Trail inducted into Rails-to-Trails Conservancy Hall of Fame

by Maxen Ryder October 14, 2022October 14, 2022

The southern Maine pathway ‘connects parts of Maine that are vey distinct and different …’

Health, Local & State, News, Schools and Education

UNE receives $5 million grant to support chronic pain research

by Dennis Hoey August 23, 2022August 23, 2022

The Center of Biomedical Research Excellence at UNE will use the federal funds to continue its research into the study of pain and novel pain therapeutics.

Local & State, News

‘It takes an incredible toll:’ Hot weather adds challenges for Maine firefighters

by Rachel Ohm July 25, 2022July 25, 2022

Fire departments are increasing staff and stressing hydration at scenes when the weather is hot and humid, which brings added risks of heat exhaustion and hyperthermia to an already dangerous job.