2017
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Biddeford Police Log
BIDDEFORD — The Biddeford Police Department has released the names of individuals arrested or cited between Sept. 4 and Oct. 10. • Matthew Crepeau, 35, of Biddeford was arrested on charges of operating while under the influence on May Street on Oct. 4. • Logan Stone, 18, of Sutton, New Hampshire was summonsed on charges of […]
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Training outlines response to public shooting scenarios
SANFORD — Active shooter events continue in the United States, as witnessed just a couple of weeks ago in Las Vegas, Nevada. Would you know how to respond in an active shooter situation? As it did a year ago, Sanford Police Department is hosting a program called “Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events” on Nov. 8. […]
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Simone F. Nadeau
BIDDEFORD — Simone Flore Nadeau, 92, of Biddeford died Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on Sept. 18, 1925, the only child of Louis and Albina (Wright) Tanguay in Rumford, Maine. On Jan. 20, 1945, she married Lucien Patrick Nadeau at St. Andre’s Church in Biddeford. Only […]
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Jason Valerio
SANFORD — Jason Valerio, 40, passed away unexpectedly on Oct. 7, 2017. He was born in Gloucester Massachusetts to Dawn Sheehan and Robert Sheehan. He is survived by his mother, Dawn Sheehan of Sanford, Mane; and brother Robert Sheehan of Portland Maine. Jason leaves behind two beautiful daughters Kassadi Valerio and Makenzie Valerio of Sanford Maine; […]
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Saco River dredging project starts soon
YORK COUNTY — Representatives from Biddeford and Saco have been informed that dredging of the federal navigation channel at the upper portion of Saco River near those cities will be starting soon. Within the next week, a barge will be arriving to clear identified debris from the channel in preparation for United States Army Corp of […]
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UNE students launching new rental housing website
BIDDEFORD —Every now and then somebody comes up with a great idea that is a revolutionary way to solve a long standing problem and that’s exactly what a group of college students attending the University of New England in Biddeford are attempting to do. Jessica Rehrig, a second-year medical student at UNE’s College of Osteopathic Medicine, […]
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GOP’s Susan Collins to stay in Senate, ditches governor run
ROCKPORT — Republican U.S. Sen. Susan Collins announced Friday that she won’t run for governor because she believes she can do more good for the state by remaining in Washington. “I am a congenital optimist. I continue to believe that Congress can, and will, be more productive,” Collins said at a local chamber breakfast. “I […]
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Saco wants input on temporary traffic measures
SACO — The city wants your input on temporary traffic calming measures installed on Main Street. On Sept. 30, the city, in conjunction with the Maine Department of Transportation, Bicycle Coalition of Maine and Saco Main Street, installed temporary fixtures — flexible white posts — alongside crosswalks to alert downtown drivers of pedestrian crossings. According […]
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Sanford awaits EPA decision on burned-out mill
SANFORD — Federal environmental officials are awaiting the results of testing conducted at the burned out rear portion of the Stenton Trust Mill. The results of the various tests, conducted in mid-September, will determine whether the federal Environmental Protection Agency will take part in efforts to demolish the structure. “We’re waiting for data,” said EPA […]