The 2023 inductees will be honored in a ceremony at Portland’s Merrill Auditorium on Oct. 29.
March 2023
It’s a Match: UNE College of Osteopathic Medicine Class of 2023 graduates match to residencies
BIDDEFORD —The University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine (UNE COM) held its annual Match Day celebration on March 17 on the Biddeford campus, with an incredible 166 medical students matching to residencies across the state and nation. Match Day is the date each year when participating fourth-year medical students learn where they will […]
U.S. home sales surged in February as mortgage rates dipped
The surge in sales – the biggest on records going back to 1999 – ended a 12-month slide that knocked the nation’s housing market into its deepest slump in nearly a decade.
Three affordable housing projects in the works in Cumberland
The Town Council will outline plans for at least 225 new residential units next week.
From the Chamber: Do you have a top-10 destination?
We need your help! Let me start at the beginning, so you know why I need your help … When I arrived at this chamber of commerce in 2016, after being the Skowhegan Area Chamber executive director for over nine years, I found this chamber created a guest guide called the Allure of the Coast. […]
SMS students celebrate 20th anniversary of BAM Day
SACO— For the 20th year, Saco Middle School hosted its Body and Mind (BAM) wellness day focused on students’ social-emotional learning. On March 17, over 500 middle schoolers were able to choose among 50 activities. Twenty years ago an idea was brought forward to have a day that allowed students the opportunity to learn, grow, […]
High-speed internet initiative kicks off with workshops
With sufficient access to high-speed internet in just 13% of the state, a regional coalition is working to increase availability throughout Cumberland County and in other underserved or unserved areas.
All welcome at free funeral seminar in Biddeford on March 23
BIDDEFORD — Maine Catholic Cemeteries will hold a “Planning Your Catholic Funeral” seminar on Thursday, March 23, at 1 p.m. in the St. Joseph Cemetery Chapel. The cemetery is located at 120 West St. in Biddeford. Information on wakes, funerals, and Catholic cemeteries will be presented along with church teaching on cremation and the benefits […]
From Augusta: Helping schools go green and save money
We are in the thick of our legislative session, and my colleagues and I are engaged in conversations, committee hearings and work sessions gathering feedback from Mainers across the state, including many of you, regarding issues that matter. Recently, I had the opportunity to present one of my bills in my first public hearing before […]
Library Links: explore all things history at McArthur Library
A local historian will speak library March 29.