It was a banner year for piping plovers in Maine. A record number of the endangered shorebirds nested on beaches from Ogunquit to Georgetown and produced a record number of fledglings, according to Maine Audubon. Maine beaches hosted 68 nesting pairs that fledged 128 birds, continuing a decade of steady growth in their population. “That’s […]
September 2018
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Engine to host charity performance for Ever After Mustang Rescue
BIDDEFORD — Musical duo Holly Golightly Smith (Holly Golightly) and David Drake (Lawyer Dave) are touring nationally to promote their new equine-based album, Clippety Clop, and will perform at Engine (128 Main St.) in Biddeford on Thursday, Sept. 6. Tickets are $12 in advance on Brown Paper Tickets and $15 at the door (cash); an $18 […]
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Biddeford student claims 2019 USA National Miss Maine Teen title
BIDDEFORD — A recent graduate of Biddeford High School was crowned as the 2019 USA National Miss Maine Teen during the 10th annual Maine Academic Scholarship Pageant and Green Carpet Fundraiser sponsored by Crossroads Productions at the Biddeford Performing Arts Center at Biddeford Middle School on Aug. 19. Paige Lauren Lessard, 18, was crowned the […]
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Former site of trash incinerator targeted for development in downtown Biddeford
City of Biddeford officials announced Monday that they have entered into discussions with two businessmen who want to develop the Lincoln Street property that once housed a controversial trash incinerator. Mayor Alan Casavant said the city has entered discussions with James Brady and Brian Eng about building a mixed-use development at 3 Lincoln St., the […]
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Nicholas A. Mariello
BIDDEFORD — Nicholas Antonio Mariello, 81, died Friday, Aug. 31, 2018 at Southridge Living and Rehabilitation Center in Biddeford. He was born January 14, 1937 in Biddeford a son of Antonio John and Rose Anna (Martel) Mariello. Educated locally, he was a 1955 graduate of Biddeford High School. Nicholas served in the U.S. Army from 1960 […]
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FEMA designates September as National Preparedness Month
BIDDEFORD — Disaster restoration specialists with SERVPRO are reminding the Biddeford community that September is National Preparedness Month. This annual event, sponsored by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, provides families and businesses with the information and resources they need to plan for, react to, survive, and recover from an emergency, before the emergency happens. Themed […]
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Mustangs open 2018 field hockey season with win
WATERBORO — The Massabesic field hockey squad opened up the 2018 season with a 9-2 victory over Noble on Saturday. The Mustangs, who held a 4-0 lead at halftime, were led by Emma Snyder, Kate Mynahan and Micaela Jacobs with two goals each. Brianna Stephenson, Noelle DesVergnes and Anna Snyder also scored for Massabesic. Aspen […]
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Lewinsky storms offstage after ‘off limits’ Clinton question
JERUSALEM (AP) — Monica Lewinsky said Tuesday that she stormed offstage at a Jerusalem speaking event because of an interviewer’s “off limits” question about former President Bill Clinton. The former White House intern turned anti-bullying activist tweeted that there were agreed-upon parameters regarding the topics of her televised conversation Monday night with a well-known Israeli […]
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A home of their own: Family chosen for Springvale Habitat for Humanity build
SPRINGVALE — The big weeping willow tree at the back of the vacant lot on Kirk Street is inviting. The limbs, heavy with fronds that reach almost to the ground, provide shade — perhaps the perfect spot for a family picnic. Soon, a family will build here, creating a home — their own home, at […]
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Hollis driver dies in Lyman crash
LYMAN — A 29-year-old Hollis man died Monday afternoon when his car crashed into an oncoming vehicle on Route 35. Maine Public Safety spokesman Steve McCausland said Alexander Mcinnis of Hollis died at the scene of the crash, which took place around 3:45 p.m. Mcinnis was traveling south on Route 35 when he suddenly crossed […]
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