Federal reports show Maine is critically lacking youth treatment options.
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County Report: New firefighters earn certification
Chandler Madore was a fellow who started hanging out at the fire house in Van Buren hometown at an early age. He, like many in the profession, hails from a family of firefighters. Fast forward a few years to June 20, 2024 – the night he and several others marked several months of hard work […]
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From Augusta: Talking about housing – and following up with action
A few weeks ago, while driving my older daughter to school, she asked me what I thought would happen to the John F. Kennedy School building here in Biddeford once it closed. I told her I hoped they would create affordable housing units on that lot. “All you ever talk about is housing,” she said. […]
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County Report: Easy-to-use, inexpensive, user-friendly GMRS radio system valuable in emergencies
First responders look to expand use in York County.
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County Report: TV show ‘Wild Crime’ scene shot at Alfred courthouse
The setting is a court room, where a man charged with murder is about to be arraigned. There is a judge on the bench, a gallery full of onlookers, and all the players – bailiffs, prosecutors, defense counsel, law enforcement – and the alleged perpetrator, poised to make his plea. But he doesn’t – […]
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Saco receives grant to revitalize downtown park
Saco received an almost $50,000 grant from T-Mobile’s Hometown Grant program last weekend.
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New leader takes reins at SMPDC
Stephanie Carver is named the new executive director after Paul Schumacher’s 27 year tenure.
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Old Orchard Beach voters approve $9.8 million sewer bond, $16.9 million school budget
Old Orchard Beach voters approved a $9.8 million sewer bond to complete upgrades to the town’s wastewater treatment facility and pump station last week. The bond was approved with 816 votes in favor and 148 against. Led by consulting firm Woodard and Curran, the project will address critical issues such as code, safety, capacity, structural […]
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Biddeford voters approve school budget, elect Ward 4 City Councilor
Hailing from Arkansas, Ward 4 City Councilor Dylan Doughty said he looks forward to working for the Biddeford community.
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Saco voters approve funding to build two new schools
A $140.7 million bond will be mostly funded by the state, leaving residents to pay only about $39 million.