He faces a challenge in the Democratic primary, scheduled for June.
Biddeford-Saco-OOB Courier
News from Biddeford, Saco and Old Orchard Beach from Mainely Media.
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From Augusta – Another year gone by
When I sat down the other day to think about the past year, I found myself thinking of some words from “The Little Prince.” “And now here is my secret, a very simple secret: It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye.” These words […]
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Over $44 million is associated with use of the Eastern Trail each year
A new economic impact analysis of the Eastern Trail located in southern Maine states the total annual economic impact of use associated with the trail is $44.6 million. The trail goes from the state border in Kittery and ends in South Portland; a portion of the trail is located in Scarborough The analysis was conducted […]
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Biddeford Council wants manufactured housing park developer to consider alternatives
South Street Village LLC had originally proposed a 566-unit mixed use development, but there were “hiccups,” with that proposal said Mayor Alan Casavant and so the company changed direction.
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Need increases at First Parish Congregational Church diaper bank
The volunteer-run bank at the church is dispensing more than 1,000 diapers a week. While people have been generous, volunteers welcome contributions from those looking to help.
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Ruralist Lament: A cold reality
Many of the nation’s Framers were students not only of the classics and historical experiments in republican government but also of agriculture. In a country where well into the 20th century most people lived outside of cities and were raised on farms there was a certain (though limited) independence in a people that could — […]
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Thank you, Dec. 30
Thank you to those who help with wreath laying Dec. 18 was a very special day in Biddeford. Over 3,500 wreaths were placed on grave sites all over the city by volunteers who paid their respects to the veterans buried there. Every known veteran buried in Biddeford received a fresh wreath this year! The cold […]
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Old Orchard Beach Lobster Dip in-person again Jan. 1
People can also participate virtually as they did in 2021 because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Southern Maine Agency on Agency offers free, virtual wellness sampler classes
Southern Maine Agency on Aging Agewell program is leading free virtual wellness classes beginning mid-January. To introduce the classes, SMAA is offering one-hour sampler classes with information and demonstrations. Join any or all of the sampler classes to learn more about: • Beginning Tai Chi for Health and Wellness, Jan. 11; • A Matter of […]
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Shaw Innovation Fellows Program at UNE opens creative doors for students, inroads to Maine’s economy
BIDDEFORD — From his early days as founder of IDEXX to his current philanthropic and business ventures, David Evans Shaw has shown that there are no boundaries when it comes to innovation. A prominent business and social entrepreneur whose global leadership has led to the creation of more than a dozen successful technology companies, Shaw’s […]