Tariff threats and political insults could put millions of dollars for Maine’s tourism industry at risk.
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From Augusta: For communities like OOB, U.S.-Canada relations are a local issue
International relations can often seem like remote issues that only affect faraway places, and the direct impacts on our daily lives can sometimes be unclear at first glance. But in communities like Old Orchard Beach, where we have longstanding cultural and economic ties to our Canadian neighbors, there is no question that the relationship between […]
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Stolen U-Haul crashes into FedEx van during high-speed police chase in central Maine
The 90 mph chase through Winthrop and Monmouth on Tuesday ended with a crash that totaled 2 vehicles.
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Things to Do: Feb. 20
Thursday, Feb. 20 Free Tech Class: Introduction to MS Excel, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., McArthur Public Library, 270 Main St., Biddeford. In this three-day class from the National Digital Equity Center learn about the basics of Microsoft Excel including data entry, cell formatting, and the basics of Formulas. Free. FMI, contact jsanderson@mcarthurlibrary.org. Thursday Coffee Hour […]
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Biddeford marching band wins competition, honored
The Biddeford High School Marching Band, which won the New England Scholastic Band Association Championship Division 1 Competition and earned the title “The Best Marching Band in all of New England,” visited the Maine State Senate Feb. 11. While there, he Biddeford High School Marching Band received a legislative sentiment for its achievement. “I’m honored […]
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Local residents earn academic honors
Amelia Danehy of Saco graduated Magna Cum Laude with a degrees in Business Management – BBA and Dance – BA from James Madison University during commencement exercises in December. The University of Rhode Island announced that Adam Giroux of Saco has been named to its Fall 2024 Dean’s List. University of Tampa local students named […]
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Country Report: Old Orchard Beach man sentenced to 20 years for robbing Biddeford cheese shop
Russell Pease pleaded guilty to the crime Feb. 10.
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For generations, Black Mainers made sure Vacationland was open to all
During the Jim Crow era, Black tourists to Maine found recreational spaces where they were welcomed, not shunned.
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Community News: Feb. 13
UNE President’s Forum takes place Thursday, Feb. 13 The University of New England hosts the next installment of its signature President’s Forum series, “Are Colleges and Universities Too Liberal?” on Thursday, Feb. 13. The event will take place at 6 p.m. in Room 283 of the Harold Alfond Forum on UNE’s Biddeford Campus. It is […]
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Letters to the Editor: Hoping farmers/makers market comes to Biddeford
Hoping farmers/makers market comes to Biddeford Farmers and makers deserve the support of a weekly local market. This is especially true considering the proposed changes to federal grant programs that help ensure the current and future viability of local farmers. Farmers’ markets are made more enticing to communities by the addition of local makers and […]