BIDDEFORD — The city of Biddeford has been served with another complaint regarding parking, this time alleging that the parking plan violates residents’ constitutional rights. Jason Litalien, a private citizen of Biddeford, has taken up the torch yet again to end paid parking in downtown Biddeford. While Litalien’s first suit against the city on the […]

SACO — Residents will have the final say on Tuesday for a nearly $40.5 million school budget. Last month, the Saco City Council approved a $28.8 million municipal budget and proposed a nearly $40.5 million school budget. The combined municipal and proposed school budgets will raise the current mil rate by an estimated 11 cents […]

OMAHA BEACH, France (AP) — The five beaches are silent at dawn but forever haunted. As the sun rose Thursday over the Normandy coastline where thousands of men bled and died 75 years ago, a fast-diminishing number of World War II veterans remembered D-Day and hoped the world never forgets the sacrifices made to dismantle Nazi tyranny. […]

BIDDEFORD — Leadership is one of the most valuable skills Grace Laverriere learned during the four years she attended Biddeford High School. Laverriere is one 168 seniors who will graduate on Friday night at Waterhouse Field. Last week, a poised and reflective Laverriere, the BHS senior class president and 11th in her class, discussed her time […]

OLD ORCHARD BEACH — The town of Old Orchard Beach has approved an $18.8 million FY 2020 town budget, and residents will weigh in on a $15 million school budget at a town-wide referendum next week. The municipal budget was approved by the Town Council on Tuesday, and breaks down to about a $17.1 million […]

Carrie Underwood extended her run as the most decorated act in the history of the CMT Music Awards with her 20th win Wednesday night. Underwood won two prizes at the fan-voted show, including video of the year for “Cry Pretty” and female video of the year for “Love Wins.” “Fans, thank you so much. I […]

After years of inaction, the U.S. House passed a bill Wednesday directing federal authorities to assess the risks that ocean acidification – a byproduct of global warming – presents to coastal communities, fishermen and the aquaculture industry. Scientists have shown the oceans are becoming more acidic as they absorb greater quantities of carbon dioxide levels […]

BIDDEFORD  — A Maine-based rock and roll band will perform at the City Theater in Biddeford on Friday. The concert will benefit the downtown revitalization organization Heart of Biddeford. The Mallett Brothers Band, with special guest James McLean, is an independent band, which plays rock and roll, Americana and country music. It has made a name […]

The Maine Department of Corrections and a substance abuse treatment organization are partnering to provide medication and counseling to 100 to 150 opioid-addicted inmates before their release. Deputy Corrections Commissioner Ryan Thornell tells the Bangor Daily News that addiction rates in the prison population are so high that it would be “irresponsible” not to at […]