The proposed 46 units of housing for older adults stems from a joint development agreement the city signed with Indian Cliff Development Corp, the owner of the land, in 2021.
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Friend, father, mentor: longtime Biddeford, Sanford Fire Chief Ray Parent remembered
BIDDEFORD — In June 2002 there was a structure fire on Drake’s Island in Wells, in a spot where older summer cottages are pressed close together on tiny streets and lanes. Standing on the sidelines, watching the scene as Wells firefighters worked to extinguish the blaze was Sanford Fire Chief Raymond “Ray” Parent. “This is […]
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Renovated York County Commission space, upgraded AV, increases public accessibility
ALFRED — County residents attending York County Commissioners meetings in person or online can better see and hear what is being discussed in a larger, more welcoming space, county officials say. The old commissioners meeting room at the York County Government building at 149 Jordan Springs Road (Route 4) in Alfred has been enlarged, refurbished […]
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York County dredge agreement signings commence, outlining way forward
ALFRED — The City of Saco and the County of York have signed a memorandum of understanding that outlines how the parties will proceed with dredge operations. Six additional municipalities — Ogunquit, Wells, Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, Biddeford and Old Orchard Beach — have also told county officials they too, plan to do so. York County Commissioners […]
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With collective ownership off the table, OOB mobile park residents explore rent control
The owner of Old Orchard Village and Atlantic Village told residents they are pursuing a private offer, citing concerns that the resident cooperative would not be able to finance the purchase.
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York County comes together as damaging April storm wreaks havoc on grid
Emergency officials, communities and residents pitch in.
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Higher state valuations, inflation, leads to 7.38 percent York County budget increase
ALFRED – Inflation and increases in the state government’s valuation of county municipalities has led to a proposed 7.38 percent increase in York County government’s budget and an estimated 9.6 percent increase in municipal assessments for the fiscal year that begins July 1. The proposed budget is $25.16 million, with $21.55 million to be raised […]
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Introducing Sophie Smith, new executive director of Dyer Library/Saco Museum
A lifelong reader originally from Cumberland, Smith comes to Saco from York Public Library.
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Mil rate, capital improvements set to decrease in initial OOB FY 2025 budget
Under Town Manager Diana Asanza’s proposed budget, the mil rate is projected to decrease by less than a percentage point – but the town is still collecting property value assessments, which could change the total taxable valuation.
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Biddeford community iftar, Muslims and non-Muslims celebrate
For the third year in a row, Eisha Khan and her partner Liam LaFountain have hosted an iftar dinner to celebrate Ramadan with the wider community.