ALFRED – York County government’s plan to create a 58-bed substance use recovery center — offering a “one roof” model of care for county residents that includes observation beds, detox beds, and residential and outpatient treatment — is sorely needed and moving ahead, with a view, county officials say, to an early 2024 groundbreaking. The […]
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Lawrence Best named Biddeford’s next fire chief
Best, the former fire chief of the the Salem, New Hampshire, department was appointed by the Biddeford City Council last week. He will begin serving as the new chief on Oct. 17.
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Ocean’s Balance partners with Canadian seaweed firm
BIDDEFORD — Ocean’s Balance, a company producing seaweed products and ingredients has formed a partnership with Aqua Veggies LTD of Grand Manan, New Brunswick, a large-scale supplier of seaweed for raw food distributors, vitamin manufacturers, pet food manufacturers, and retailers. Aqua Veggies is North America’s largest supplier of Dulse, a red seaweed that grows in […]
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Legislature repeals LD290, Property Tax Stabilization for Seniors
SACO —In their most recent session, the Maine Legislature voted to repeal LD290, the Property Tax Stabilization law. As it existed, the program would have disproportionately favored higher value properties without recognition of a resident’s ability to pay. Because of this, the program’s costs would have ballooned out of control, according to a City of […]
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Utah letters offering to buy land prompts concern
ALFRED – York County residents who have received unsolicited purchase agreements from a Utah land investment company may want to seek legal advice if they are contemplating moving forward, county officials say. York County Registrar of Deeds Nancy Hammond said her office has received calls of concern from about half-a-dozen county property owners who have […]
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Three UNE medical students address health challenges in rural Maine
The students participated in the inaugural MERGE Collaborative internship.
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Biddeford City Council confirms nomination of next recreation director
BDDEFORD — The Biddeford City Council has confirmed City Manager James Bennett’s nomination of Catherine Ellis as the City of Biddeford’s next director of recreation. “Catherine possesses the skills and creativity to enhance and lead our outstanding Recreation Department,” said Mayor Alan Casavant. “Her vision and experience will build on the successes of retiring Director […]
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Short-term rentals are of concern in Old Orchard Beach
A moratorium of such rentals was considered by the town council but was tabled.
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Princeton Review names UNE among best colleges in the nation for ninth straight year
BIDDEFORD — For the ninth consecutive year, the University of New England has been named by The Princeton Review as one of the nation’s best institutions for an undergraduate college degree in its annual college guide, “The Best 389 Colleges for 2024.” The Princeton Review’s selective list features only the top percentage of four-year colleges […]
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Concerns about food trucks being placed In downtown Biddeford
The City of Biddeford Planning Board approved preliminary plans for a food truck and community co-op park near the city’s downtown, however there were concerns about the project. Applicant and property owner, Steve Liautaud, and agent, Leah Schaffer met with the Biddeford Planning Board to present their preliminary site plan application to put in two […]