More than 300 people gathered at the Augusta Civic Center on Saturday to honor the lives of James Brown and Dwayne Campbell.
Sydney Richelieu
Staff Writer
Sydney is a community reporter for Biddeford, Saco, Old Orchard Beach, Kennebunk, Kennebunkport and Arundel and previously reporter for the Courier and Post. Sydney grew up in Kennebunk and is a graduate of Emerson College. She can usually be found at a coffee shop, concert, or hiking trail when not reporting. Past journalism experience includes The York County Coast Star and The Berkeley Beacon.
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Here’s how members of Maine’s congressional delegation reacted to strikes against Iran
Rep. Chellie Pingree said President Donald Trump’s attack was an act of war without congressional approval, while Sen. Angus King said it raised questions about the planning and ‘end-game’ of the action.
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New program helps dozens of York County families find stable housing
The Biddeford School Department and York County Community Action Corporation have doled out assistance to 84 families as part of the Maine Housing Student Homelessness Prevention Pilot.
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Biddeford committee, revived to review UNE projects, plans to hold public hearing
The Biddeford Institutional Zone Review Committee was revived late last year amid pushback from some residents against proposals by the university.
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New subdivision to add 45 homes, condos in Old Orchard Beach
Construction on the Sea Oaks subdivision is expected to begin in March. The condos will start at $850,000, while buildable lots for single-family homes begin at $279,000.
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Portland walking tour highlights Black history in Maine
The Saturday tour explored sites important not only to the development of Portland as a city, but also to Black history in the state.
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Heavy snowfall covers Maine, with more expected Monday
An average of 4 to 6 inches fell across Cumberland County on Friday night.
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Newly reelected Saco city councilor considering his options after accepting New Gloucester job
William Doyle returned to the City Council after winning a special election by 3 votes in January. Later that month, he signed a contract to be New Gloucester’s next town manager.
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Valentine’s Day at the Bath wastewater treatment plant: Powerful smells and the power of love
Three tours of the city’s Water Pollution Treatment Plant taught couples about Maine wastewater systems on Saturday. Romantic, right?
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Biddeford leaders say schools need more equitable funding, calling it a ‘ZIP code crisis’
Superintendent Jeremy Ray and state Rep. Marc Malon’s calls for change came as a state legislative committee moved this week to introduce a bill that would overhaul how Maine funds its school districts.