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Library Links: National Library Week is April 23 to 29

by Wendy Brown Libby Memorial Library March 22, 2023

The world’s oldest known library was founded around 2,700 years ago as a private collection of looted works for the personal enjoyment of the 7th Century BC Assyrian ruler, Asherbanipal.That little piece of trivia would be interesting enough without the fact that one of the literary works in Asherbanipal’s library is not only still available […]

It’s a Match: UNE College of Osteopathic Medicine Class of 2023 graduates match to residencies

March 21, 2023

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 […]

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SMS students celebrate 20th anniversary of BAM Day

March 21, 2023March 21, 2023

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, […]

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All welcome at free funeral seminar in Biddeford on March 23

March 21, 2023

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 […]

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From Augusta: Helping schools go green and save money

by Rep. Marc Malon D-Biddeford March 21, 2023

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 […]

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Library Links: explore all things history at McArthur Library

by Melanie Taylor Coombs Adult Services Supervisor / Librarian, McArthur Public Library March 21, 2023

A local historian will speak library March 29.

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County looks to preserve history, for all to see

by Tammy Wells March 20, 2023

York County government possesses thousands of records – like those housed in the Registry of Deeds, which are received and recorded and already available online. But there are other records too, and some of them are fascinating.

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Obituary: Anita B. Bergeron

March 20, 2023

BIDDEFORD — Anita B. Bergeron, 90, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2023, at Gosnell House after a brief illness. She was born in Biddeford on May 4, 1932, daughter of the late Roland and Marie Rose (Lizotte) Lemieux. Anita married the love of her life, Alcide (Sid) Bergeron on Feb, 9, 1952, and together […]