Maine justices deny the sentencing appeal of Dustan Bentley who pleaded guilty to killing his 65-year-old roommate.
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Lafayette was here: Markers to be placed where American Revolutionary general traveled in Maine
The Marquis de Lafayette, who fought for George Washington, visited the country at the time of the 50th anniversary of the war.
Biddeford enacts new rules for horse waste containment, more
It is a step other nearby communities haver taken recently.
In Saco, Chipotle, others destined for former Pizza Hut site
Saco City Council has approved a contract zone request from Alrig USA Development LLC.
In Biddeford and Saco, petitions for elected office available soon
It may seems like Election Day, Nov. 2 is a long way off, but nomination petitions for those wishing to serve will be available soon.
Friends, colleagues, bid adieu to retiring Biddeford Assistant Fire Chief Paul LaBrecque
He was a call firefighter until one day then Chief Emile Bergeron called him into his office.
Old Orchard Beach Police responding to gunshot report, find drugs, guns, more
Police treated a man for a gunshot wound to the leg before he was taken to the hospital. They later executed a search warrant, and turned up methamphetamines, 3 dozen guns, and more, and have arrested a local man on drug charges
New hours at Biddeford City Hall are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Councilors said the change is seen as a morale booster and an aid to employee retention.
Employers entice workers with bonuses, higher wages and other perks
Sometimes, applicants simply don’t show up for interviews. But when an existing employee refers a friend, often, there’s a good result, employers say.
Biddeford parking garage, a symbol of the city’s rebirth, opens
Mayor Alan Casavant said the city’s recent revitalization is because people believe in it. ‘It’s that simple,’ he said. ‘We believe in Biddeford, and we believe in the people in Biddeford.’