BIDDEFORD — Long-time local developer and community builder Doug Sanford was recently named this year’s recipient of the prestigious A. William Kany, Jr. Leadership Award for his many contributions over the years to the success of Biddeford’s downtown mill district. The award was presented by selection committee lead Bill Kany during the Biddeford & Saco […]
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UNE leads state in first-time pass rates for B.S.N. degree licensing exams
More students in the University of New England’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) program passed their national licensing exams on the first try in 2021 than those from any other baccalaureate nursing program in Maine. More than 95 percent of UNE nursing students passed the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) National […]
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Sexual Assault Response Services of Southern Maine appoints new board members
Sexual Assault Respose Services of Southern Maine appointed a new board chair, vice chair, and secretary to lead SARSSM’s Board of Directors and Executive Committee. This brings the total number of board members to eight. Prior to retirement, new Board Chair Barbara Dacri, who graduated with an master’s degree in Psychology and Counseling from Assumption […]
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Saco & Biddeford Savings Institution promotes employees
SACO – Saco & Biddeford Savings Institution has promoted numerous people across a variety of departments and branches. Eric Doyon has been promoted to senior vice president, manager of Business Loans & Services. Doyon started at SBSI in 2004 and has held various positions including vice president, Business Credit Department manager, and Credit officer. “Having […]
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Shaw Innovation Fellows Program at UNE opens creative doors for students, inroads to Maine’s economy
BIDDEFORD — From his early days as founder of IDEXX to his current philanthropic and business ventures, David Evans Shaw has shown that there are no boundaries when it comes to innovation. A prominent business and social entrepreneur whose global leadership has led to the creation of more than a dozen successful technology companies, Shaw’s […]
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Age-Friendly Saco first organization honored with Beacon Community Award
This award comes as recognition for Age-Friendly Saco’s service to its community during the continuing COVID-19 pandemic.
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Biddeford Fire Department recent recruits graduate
The most recent recruits to the Biddeford Fire Department graduated from the department’s fire academy. From left are, front row: Adam Francis, Zack Face, Nehemiah Chase, Alex Belanger and Nate Bacon; second row: Myles Therrien, Tom Ryan, Monica Powers, Jamie Mouzas and Dalton Marriott. They completed eight weeks of recruit training that covered many aspects of […]
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Holiday ice cream helps shed light on UNE’s American chestnut restoration project
BIDDEFORD — There may not be chestnuts roasting on an open fire in your home, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy them this holiday season as a local business uses them to churn out delicious ice cream. “This is the third year we’ve partnered with Sweet Cream to make and sell chestnut ice cream […]
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University of New England receives grant to pilot nutrition program for seniors
BIDDEFORD — The COVID-19 pandemic has presented a host of challenges to daily living, especially for older adults. Among the challenges: difficulties for seniors in sourcing healthy food due to stay-at-home orders and guidance to avoid public spaces; forced isolation; and reduced opportunities for socialization. Even family mealtimes became distanced and often solitary affairs. Maine’s […]
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O’Neil honored with Sierra Club Maine’s 2021 Public Service for the Environment Award
SACO — Rep. Maggie O’Neil, D-Saco, received Sierra Club Maine’s 2021 Public Service for the Environment Award last month in recognition of her legislative leadership and commitment to protecting the environment. O’Neil earned the award for her work to sponsor and pass groundbreaking legislation that moves the state cash pool and retirement system away from […]