Lincoln Village and affordable housing To the editor, The need for affordable housing has never been greater yet it seems that many proposals face community-imposed hurdles. We need to stop saying no to solutions that offer answers to this problem. As the former director of the Biddeford+Saco Chamber of Commerce+Industry, I have witnessed repeatedly decent […]
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Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Southern Maine Weeklies
Obituary: Louise (Beauchesne) Tardiff
DAYTON — Louise R. Tardiff, 80, of Dayton, passed away early Thursday morning on Dec. 28, 2023 at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House. She was born in Biddeford on Sept. 15, 1943 a daughter of Roland and Rachel (Gagne) Beauchesne. Louise graduated from St. Andre’s High School, class of 1961. Louise married the love of her life Richard Tardiff on […]
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Move over Stephen King, Biddeford has its own author of spine-tingling fiction
First time novelist Vin Petrini’s book ‘Abbington Cove’ is a ghost story that’s loosely based on the estate at Timber Point.
Posted inGirls Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Girls’ basketball: Fourth-quarter resurgence lifts Gorham past Thornton Academy, 38-34
Ellie Gay and Summer Gammon step up late to lift the Rams over the Trojans in a matchup of Class AA South contenders.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Forecaster Opinion, Lakes Region Weekly
Through My Lens: Maine embodies true American dream, not Hollywood version
New immigrants to Maine quickly find that Maine is not the America portrayed by Hollywood. I shockingly learned that firsthand 10 years ago. Maine is not the bustling streets of Boston, the iconic skyline of New York or the glitz and glamor of L.A. or Vegas. Crowded streets, taxis zooming around and bars frequented by […]
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Portland clears Harbor View encampment despite protest
The city cleared its largest remaining homeless encampment Tuesday morning. City staff have said there are enough beds at the shelter for those living at the camp.
Posted inNation & World
Planes collide and catch fire at Japan airport, killing 5. Hundreds evacuated
The pilot of a coast guard aircraft that was preparing to take off escaped but the 5 crew members died in the collision with a passenger jet.
Posted inNation & World
Israel says it will defend itself against genocide accusations at world court filed by South Africa
Israel’s onslaught in Gaza has been unprecedented in the century-old Mideast conflict, killing nearly 22,000 Palestinians and leveling large swaths of the tiny Mediterranean territory.
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Sugar Bowl: Penix Jr. leads Washington to victory over Texas, spot in national title game
The Huskies (14-0) will face No. 1 Michigan next Monday night in Houston with a 21-game winning streak.
Posted inKennebunk Post, Southern Maine Weeklies
Community News – An evening ‘without Neil Young’ is next for Mid-Week Music series
Mid-Week Music kicks off the new year on Wednesday, Jan. 10 at 7 p.m. with “Another Evening Without Neil Young (but with his music).” Guitarist/pianist Dana Pearson and drummer Ron Breton will present their second annual concert of Neil Young covers at the Kennebunkport Historical Society’s Town House School at 135 North St.. Picking and […]