Thanks to a federal program, the Biddeford School Department will offer free breakfast and lunch this summer to any child age 18 and under. The Summer Food Service Program is administered by the Maine Department of Education and paid for by the U.S. Department of Agriculture ”“ with no local cost. It is a new […]

The vandalism that occurred this past weekend at the new Martha Sawyer Community Library in Lebanon, where unknown vandals defaced the building with spray-painted slogans and racial slurs, is terribly disheartening. Graffiti of ugly tags, grotesque images and offensive language is always a detriment to any neighborhood, whether it’s on a crumbling concrete wall in […]

We often read of an approaching tornado described as producing a sound not unlike that of a freight train. The same could be said of a thunderstorm approaching from a distance in these woods. It starts as a dull roar, such as a large truck makes as it lumbers down this dirt road. But unlike […]

When West Biddeford Little League kicked off its Challenger Division for Little League Baseball in late April, it began a tradition that will hopefully continue. On April 30, the WBLL introduced two special teams to Biddeford. These teams were comprised of 19 children who are physically and developmentally disabled, but wanted the opportunity to play […]

Thumbs up to the volunteers from around the county and beyond who participated in United Way of York County’s annual Day of Caring. Locally, volunteers worked at the Community Bicycle Center, Ever After Mustang Rescue and Joyful Harvest in Biddeford; the Nasson bicycle center in Sanford; Saco Bay Trails and Sweetser in Saco; and The […]

Gov. Paul LePage deserves the applause of all Mainers for stating recently that he would veto any bill that would skirt the voting process for new racinos or casinos in Maine. His resolve to veto LD 1203 and LD 985, which would allow a racino in Biddeford and Washington County; and a slot casino in […]

Legislators in the Maine House of Representatives voted against several bills this week that took aim at women’s rights and civil rights in Maine. Fortunately, representatives voted against these proposals, in favor of preserving the rights of Maine people. Four bills were voted down in the house that would have limited access to abortions and […]

The fate of the former Hollis High School will be in the hands of voters come June 14, and we’re glad to see that they are the ones who will decide whether to keep this building or demolish it. This World War II-era high school building served the town for about 20 years, and many […]

On Monday, the Maine House of Representatives voted to eliminate Election Day voter registration. If the Senate follows suit, many voters will be disenfranchised and turned away from the polls or their city and town halls for two days before an election, in addition to Election Day. This bill restricts access to the polls and […]

Friday marks one of the best times of the year in York County, as the Sanford Mainers kick off their New England Collegiate Baseball League season. The beginning of this baseball season also marks the official beginning of summer in Maine. That means warm weather, barbecues, beach time, hiking, camping and whatever else one can […]