SACO — At some point in life, we all need a helping hand and that simple fact lies at the heart of Shuttle Bus Zoom’s new Transit Angel Project. As the brainchild of Perian Carpenter, Shuttle Bus Zoom’s mobility manager, the new program enlists bus pass donations for local charities and was unveiled Wednesday morning […]
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Sanford welcomes new Parks and Recreation director
SANFORD — What is this thing called ‘Couch to 5K?’ Alan Grady, Sanford’s new Parks and Recreation director, explains: “If you want to try a 5K, now’s your chance,” he said. Couch to 5K is the event for someone who has always wanted to try running, but hasn’t done so before, or for someone […]
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Arundel educator announces candidacy for House District 10
ARUNDEL — Democrat Henry Ingwersen has launched his clean election candidacy for the open House District 10 seat that includes Arundel, Dayton, and parts of Lyman. Ingwersen, a resident of Maine since 1982, says he offers a diverse set of skills through his experience as a small business owner, educator, and farmer. He’s currently employed […]
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Biddeford council listens to public about parking plan
BIDDEFORD — Twice Biddeford City Council has listened to what the public has to say about a proposed parking management plan in the downtown at informal listening sessions at City Hall, the most recent session was held Tuesday. The purpose of the sessions is to find out what the public thinks about “how to improve […]
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Two in opioid recovery praise program
BIDDEFORD — Cynthia Rose marked four months of sobriety from opioids on Monday. Seated at a conference table at Maine Behavioral Health in Biddeford, she told her story to an array of medical professionals and a member of the Maine House, Ken Fredette, who is also a Republican candidate for governor. Rose, 37, said she’d […]
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Pertussis confirmed at two Sanford schools
SANFORD — The Sanford School Department has informed parents that there are confirmed cases of pertussis, also known as whooping cough, at Margaret Chase Smith School and at Sanford Junior High School. Assistant Superintendent Matt Nelson on Monday said there are four confirmed cases of students with pertussis at Margaret Chase Smith School, one of […]
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Ion Media purchases Portland’s WPME TV
PORTLAND — Ion Media has announced that it closed on a $900,000 purchase of full-power UHF television station WPME in Portland from Ironwood Communications. The station, Channel 35, formerly an MNT affiliate, will now carry Ion Television’s programming lineup, effective immediately, and adopt the new call letters WIPL. MNT, or My Network TV, has been […]
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Biddeford’s Grohman to run for U.S. Congress
BIDDEFORD — Two-term independent State Rep. Martin Grohman of Biddeford is taking a bold step forward in his political career and has announced that he will challenge incumbent Democrat Chellie Pingree for the 1st Maine U.S. Congressional District seat in this fall’s election. Grohman, a businessman who was first elected to represent Biddeford’s District 12 […]
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Biddeford Police Log
BIDDEFORD — The following individuals were arrested or issued a summons by Biddeford Police from March 25 to March 29, 2018: • Tealia J. O’Neal, 27, of Bath, was arrested for operating a motor vehicle under the influence (alcohol), speeding 30-plus mph over the established speed limit, and operating a motor vehicle without a license. • Justin […]
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Former Patriots player to appear at Red Ribbon Week event
BIDDEFORD — The Biddeford Saco Rotary Club’s Red Ribbon Committee has focused its efforts on preventing young people from slipping into the devastating grip of drug misuse and addiction. Working in conjunction with school educators from Biddeford, Old Orchard Beach, Saco and Thornton Academy the Red Ribbon Committee is hosting a free community presentation with […]