“Carmen was really a leader in our state in terms of innovations,” said Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows of Carmen Bernier, Biddeford’s former longtime city clerk.
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Kidz Go Eco owner Michelle Goulet earns SBA award
“My mission is to inspire students to become lifelong learners in an ever-changing world,” said Goulet, whose preschool was named Maine and New England Veteran Business of the Year
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Retired criminal justice professor pitches in to help recruit jail staff
Democrat Bill King, who was running for re-election as York County Sheriff and the Rev. David Corbett, a Republican making a bid for state senate and who worked for the sheriff’s office 20 years ago, began talking on the campaign trail last year.
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Biddeford council to foreclose on lot near proposed Diamond Match development
Property taxes have not been paid on the vacant parcel for a decade. If the city acquires the land, it would be turned over to the developer. Part of the overall agreement would see One Diamond Development LLC install a bike path and RiverWalk.
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Lifesaving, other awards presented at York County Sheriff’s Office
Commendations were awarded and there was recognition for meritorious service as well as others.
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Urban Runoff 5K returns this month
The Urban Runoff 5k supports youth education through the Cumberland County Soil & Water Conservation District.
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Judge grants injunction in Old Orchard Beach cannabis case
The town council’s decision to schedule receipt of license applications ahead of a June 13 referendum “likely rises to the level of an abuse of discretion,” wrote Justice Richard Mulhern.
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Man indicted in South Street gunfire incident in Biddeford
A November gunfire incident remains under investigation by Biddeford Police. There were no injuries reported in either incident.
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Parlez-vous Francais? ‘Let’s Speak French’ offers conversation, fun
It is an informal get-together of people eager and happy to converse in the language that for most involved, represents their heritage.
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Ceremony honors Vietnam War veterans
‘Welcome home,’ was not often heard 50 years ago. It is, now.