BIDDEFORD — The University of New England School of Marine and Environmental Programs has received a substantial grant from the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry’s Maine Forest Service for its urban forestry enterprises, including the creation of a digital inventory of trees on both its Biddeford and Portland campuses. The $23,000 Project Canopy Assistance Grant, […]
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Biddeford-Saco Rotary Club makes contribution to Honor Flight Maine
BIDDEFORD — There is an Honor Flight set for September, where 100 seats are reserved for veterans. It is headed to Washington D.C. where those who served are treated to a tour, see the monuments, and reminisce with their fellow veterans. On Friday May 28, as American flags were being placed on gravestones at St. […]
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New Eagle Scout trail and a Wildflower Walk at Moses Woodman Preserve
SACO — The Saco Valley Land Trust invites the public to explore a new connector trail ready for use at the Moses Woodman Preserve, the result of an Eagle Scout project by Nolan Green of Dayton and BSA Troop 371, Saco, according to a press release from the Trust. The Preserve, located on Simpson Road […]
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Class of 2021 Thornton Academy Summa Cum Laude graduates
Kylie Bedard, daughter of Amy and Joe Bedard of Saco, was co-president of the National Honor Society, and a member of Student Council and the Community Leaders Club. She participated in varsity soccer, as well as indoor and outdoor track and field. She has been appointed to the United States Naval Academy, and has committed […]
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Fabulous Book Giveaway at Dyer Library in Saco
Last July, we at the Dyer Library set up our huge annual book sale, almost as usual. Although we had all 15,000 or so books on display, we did limit the number of people who could come in to shop, at least in the first days when there was the typical rush. The big difference […]
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Paquin & Carroll Insurance grows with hire of Dave Gash
BIDDEFORD — Paquin & Carroll Insurance has announced the expansion of its commercial team with the hire of Dave Gash as a commercial account executive. With nearly two decades of experience in the insurance industry, including with both personal and commercial lines, Gash will broaden the agency’s client services. Gash joins Paquin & Carroll from […]
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UNE president testifies in Congressional hearing about shortage in health care workforce
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On May 20, James D. Herbert, Ph.D., president of the University of New England addressed the health care workforce short when testifying before the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Subcommittee on Primary Health and Retirement Security in Washington, D.C. Herbert spoke during a Congressional hearing titled “A […]
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Second patent approved for UNE researcher’s innovative cancer detection and monitoring method
Srinidi Mohan, Ph.D., associate professor in the University of New England School of Pharmacy, has received a second patent from the United States Patent and Trademark Office for his breakthrough methods and diagnostics for cancer detection and treatment monitoring, according to a UNE press release. Mohan previously received his first U.S. Patent titled “Methods and […]
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CoWorx Staffing Services donates $10,000 to Fedcap
BIDDEFORD — CoWorx Staffing Services CEO Tim Hartnett donated $10,000 to Fedcap Inc. during a meeting at their offices in Biddeford last week. The contribution represents CoWorx Staffing’s continued investment in helping to secure employment for the state’s growing “New Mainer” community. “Our partnership with Fedcap has profoundly improved the lives of individuals in need […]
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UNE celebrates 2021 graduates with six weekend ceremonies
BIDDEFORD — The University of New England celebrated its 186th Commencement over the span of six ceremonies between May 15 and 16, including three in-person ceremonies at the Harold Alfond Forum on the University’s Biddeford Campus Saturday and three virtual ceremonies Sunday. More than 1,600 students received degrees in osteopathic medicine, dental medicine, pharmacy, health […]