Developers are looking to construct two affordable housing buildings geared towards seniors by 2027.
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Biddeford Seeds of Hope begins second phase of renovation project
Despite funding challenges, the City pushes forward in the fight against homelessness.
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Southern Maine rings in the holiday season
Joyful activities to celebrate holiday cheer will take place from Old Orchard Beach to Kennebunkport this month.
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Biddeford considers implementing bike lanes
A first bicycle lane could be implemented on Union Street, with a city-wide bicycle lane review to follow.
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Age-Friendly Saco launching Community Connections project
Age-Friendly Saco is celebrating the launch of a new Community Connections project, a local initiative aimed at strengthening community and promoting well-being for older people. The project’s primary goal is to build robust connections between local services and older adults, allowing them easier access to essential resources and social opportunities. However, one ambitious goal is […]
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County Report: York County Sheriff’s Office deputies now wearing body cameras
York County Sheriff’s deputies are now outfitted with body-worn cameras – small devices roughly the size of a deck of cards – that video and audio record what happens when officers arrive at a scene – be it a domestic dispute, a report of shots fired, or a traffic stop for suspected impaired driving. The […]
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BHS students continue tradition of Thanksgiving giving
In a heartfelt effort to support neighbors in need, Biddeford High School students once again took the lead in combating food insecurity during Thanksgiving. Building on last year’s success, the Student Council organized its Second Annual Thanksgiving Food Basket Drive, collecting non-perishable food items, monetary donations, and essential meal staples to distribute before the holiday […]
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Saco historian hosts series of walking tours
Peter Scontras is sharing his wealth of Saco history knowledge with the community through a series of in-depth walking tours.
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Plan to help businesses withstand power outage in the works
Helping southern Maine businesses be more resilient to power outages as a result of severe weather events is the goal of a new collaboration known as the Southern Maine Energy Resilience Plan. Power outages from weather-related disasters are a significant hazard in Maine, which experiences blackouts at some of the highest frequencies in the entire […]
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OOB considers improvements to halfway intersection
A project to improve the traffic flow of various points throughout Old Orchard Beach and Saco could be implemented next year.