During a recent city council meeting, representatives from Maine State Housing, Catholic Charities, and Prosperity Maine discussed the progress of the transitional housing. The initiative aims to provide wraparound services for asylum seekers, with a deadline of June 30, 2024, to find alternative housing for the remaining 190 individuals.
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Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Kennebunk Post, Southern Maine Weeklies
York County Commissioners adjust meeting time, elect chair, vice-chair
ALFRED — A familiar face is at the helm of the Board of York County Commissioners for the 2024 calendar year. Richard R. Dutremble of Biddeford, who is beginning his 18th year as the commissioner for District 2 — Arundel, Biddeford, Kennebunk, and Kennebunkport – said his election to the post Wednesday, Jan. 3, marks […]
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Vivek Ramaswamy suspends his presidential bid and endorses rival Donald Trump
Ramaswamy said he made the decision after determining there was no path forward for him in the race.
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Cumberland sets March referendum on Drowne Road affordable housing project
The first of three community meetings on the project will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday at Val Halla.
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Local residents earn academic honors, graduate
Husson University announces the names of students recently named to the President’s List, Dean’s List and Honors List for the Fall 2023 semester of the 2023-2024 academic year. Local students includ: Dylan Anderson of Dayton, President’s List; Taylor Beaulieu of Arundel, Honors; Jack Cote of Saco, Dean’s List; Carl Davis of Biddeford, President’s List; Aidan Donovan of Biddeford, President’s List; Liam […]
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Trump notches commanding win in Iowa; DeSantis edges Haley for second place
The Republican contest moves swiftly to New Hampshire, which will hold the first-in-the-nation primary on Jan. 23.
Posted inSouth Portland Sentry, Southern Maine Weeklies
Nature themes blossom at South Portland Library
The library’s upcoming nature events, guided by Park Ranger Sydney, offer a blend of story time, interactive activities, and the Winter Reading Program.
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Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson ends his 2024 campaign after finishing 6th in Iowa
Another competitor, biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, also dropped out of the race Monday night after finishing fourth.
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Suspect in Long Island’s Gilgo Beach serial killings is charged with the death of a fourth woman
Heuermann was arrested July 14 and charged with killing Melissa Barthelemy, Megan Waterman and Amber Lynn Costello. Waterman, of Scarborough, went missing from Happauge, Long Island, New York, in June 2010.
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Obituary: Micheline Claire Neveux
Micheline Claire Neveux died peacefully at St. Andre’s Healthcare Facility, surrounded by family after a period of declining health. She battled dementia, which robbed her of the independence that characterized her and left her unable to undertake the activities she most enjoyed, including long walks in the community, reading the newspaper and books, and socializing […]