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Ruralist Lament: The week that was

by Richard Rhames Biddeford farmer January 27, 2022January 25, 2022

It’s winter here on the farm. Nothing to do but feed the stove, review seed catalogs, try to get over my Omicron infection and pan for news nuggets in the frigid, murky (main)stream of media. The week began in holiday-mode with the rote recognition of Martin Luther King Day. Dr. King, being safely dead was […]

Founder of mustang rescue dies at 83

by Dina Mendros January 25, 2022January 25, 2022

Mona Jerome’s passion for wild mustangs influenced many.

Biddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Southern Maine Weeklies

Obituary: Mona Jerome

January 25, 2022

BIDDEFORD — Mona Olive Jerome, 83 years old, a resident of Biddeford Pool, died Friday, Jan. 21, 2022 at her daughter’s home in Kennebunk after a brief illness. She was born in Biddeford, Maine on July 17, 1938, a daughter of Paul Roland and Pauline Althea (Young) Moulton and graduated from Trade Practical Arts High […]

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Biddeford proclamation urges residents, visitors to wear masks

by Tammy Wells January 21, 2022January 25, 2022

It also asks people to be patient when beset by challenges caused by the pandemic.

Biddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Scarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies

Meeting the moment in the nation’s capital

by Chellie Pingree, D-Maine U.S. Representative January 21, 2022January 12, 2022

When I think of 2021, the phrase “meeting the moment” comes to mind. It was uttered countless times this past year by my colleagues in Congress, by the press, and by constituents all over the nation. But what does that really mean? Let’s take stock. The year started with a horrifying assault on our democracy. After hours […]

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VIP Tires & Service makes wishes come true with $151k Make-A-Wish® Foundation donation

January 21, 2022January 13, 2022

VIP Tires & Service is kicking off 2022 with a donation of $151,050 to the Make-A-Wish® Foundation. The full-service automotive repair, maintenance and tire shop recently presented its largest donation ever to the charitable organization. The funds were raised by VIP’s team members and customers at their 65 locations, including in Scarborough, Saco and Biddeford, […]

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Travis Mills Foundation to honor Vietnam era veterans March 30

January 21, 2022January 14, 2022

AUGUSTA — In recognition of National Vietnam War Veteran Day, the Travis Mills Foundation is holding a Vietnam Era Veterans Breakfast at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, March 30 at the Augusta Armory, 179 Western Ave., Augusta. “While the Foundation’s main mission is to serve post-9/11 veterans, I’m an ardent supporter of Vietnam era veterans and […]