Girl Scout Troop 1274, comprised of 11 students from CK Burns School, recently completed their “Journey: Agent of Change” leadership award by organizing a community-driven project that highlights the power of one, the power of a team, and the power of community, according to a school department press release. As part of this initiative, the […]
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Ruralist Lament: The war zone and the circus
The vegetable stand is closed and we’re less than 30 days out from the winter solstice – the darkest and shortest day of the year. Old Man Winter (he, him, his) readies the icey cudgel/lickin’ stick for its annual application to the collective New Englander backside. It’s tough love and timely in this season of […]
Multi-agency operation targets child exploitation in York County
An Arundel man was arrested during the operation.
Biddeford eighth graders explore hands-on careers
Biddeford Regional Center of Technology hosted 75 Biddeford High School eighth-grade students for a “Trades for ME” event on Nov. 14. The program is made possible through New Ventures Maine and empowers girls and gender-expansive youth to learn about non-traditional careers in the trades through hands-on learning experiences. Students began the day hearing from Christina […]
Biddeford’s Seeds of Hope has new space for unhoused
Seeds of Hope is preparing to open a newly-renovated space in the next few days.
Biddeford shoots down beach bathhouse bids, for now
The Biddeford City Council rejected bids to build a new Gilbert Boucher Bathhouse.
TAMS announces 1st quarter honor roll
6th Grade First Honors Myra Bailey, Jackson Bickford, Loretta Chase, Emma Clough, Emily Coughlin, Grace Guthro, Tess Howard, Andie Johnson, Gretchen Lane, Kaden Madden, Chiara Parker, William Reichl Sloane Sanborn, Zachary Wood. Second Honors Amelia Birkinbine, Aryanna Blake, Saoirse Brethauer, Jameson Carpenter, Claire Cote, Lane Demers, Karaleena Dick, Lydia Dinnar, Natalie Emmons, Ani Faas, Hayden […]
Good Shepherd Sisters to transfer land in Biddeford to UNE
The Good Shepherd Sisters of Québec will transfer ownership of the current St. Joseph’s Convent building and surrounding property, located at 409 Pool St. in Biddeford, to the University of New England, which has a campus on the coast of Biddeford. The agreement marks the next step of an ongoing relationship between the two organizations, […]
County Report: Biddeford man to serve 9 years for domestic violence strangulation
A 41-year-old Biddeford man convicted of Class A felony domestic violence aggravated assault has been sentenced to 16 years in prison, with all but nine years suspended, followed by four years probation, York County District Attorney Kathryn Slattery said in a news release. Philip Menard was sentenced by Justice Richard Mulhern on Nov. 8, following […]
OOB High School 1st quarter honor roll
Grade 12: Highest Honors: Elwood Gray, Charlotte LaSalle, Jesse Rowland, Charlotte Thompson. High Honors: Sara Alemtsehay, Evan Alivizatos, Spencer Cook, Chloe Drown, Ryan Giguere, Thatcher Gilchrest, Zoeana Plourde, Riley Provencher, Emily Simpson. Honors: Brennan Amsden, Thomas Daudaras, Brayden Mansur, Joana Massanga, Kylie Mininni, Ethan Pendleton, Brady Plante, Colby Thomas, Nicole Tsicouleas, Charlotte Yoho. Grade 11 […]