Land clearing for York County government’s first responder training center and separate substance use recovery center has begun. Equipment from Beaulieu Logging rolled onto the site off Layman Way in Alfred on Friday morning, Oct. 18. After a pause for the weekend, the crew was back on Monday and estimated the land clearing could take […]
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News from Biddeford, Saco and Old Orchard Beach from Mainely Media.
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UNE President’s Forum explores the left-right political divide
With less than three weeks until Election Day, the University of New England hosted a panel of political experts on Wednesday, Oct. 16, at its Biddeford campus, to explore whether the political spectrum still holds meaning in a time of ideological flux. The panel, “Election 2024: Left, Right, or Unrecognizable?” was the eighth installment of […]
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Biddeford student-athletes score big in community service
This fall, Biddeford High School’s student-athletes are making a significant impact both on and off the field. As part of the school’s athletic mission to promote “Education-Based Athletics,” the fall teams have taken the initiative to give back to the community, demonstrating the importance of service and social responsibility. The Girls Soccer Team organized a […]
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Obituary: Marc E. Grenier Jr.
Marc E. Grenier Jr., 70, of Tainan City, Taiwan, died suddenly from a heart attack Friday Oct 4, 2024. He was born Dec. 14, 1953, in Biddeford a son of Marc and Ruth (Valliere) Grenier. He graduated from Biddeford High School in 1971 after attending Saint Louis High School for three years and grudgingly having […]
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As winter approaches, Biddeford shelter remains open
The City of Biddeford is enacting a plan to help those experiencing homelessness during the cold winter months.
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Forum: Students can activate democracy by volunteering at polls
As an election worker in my hometown of Kennebunk, I’ve witnessed firsthand the critical role that youth can play in our democratic process. Empowering young voters with knowledge about our democratic system is essential. In the 2020 election, Maine saw a significant increase in youth voter turnout. According to the Center for Information and Research […]
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Beyond the Headlines: Limiting the corrupting influence of money in politics
During my eight years as a State Senator and Representative for our area, I took on the political establishment, the engrained special interests, and high-paid lobbyists to shake up a broken system. While it didn’t always make me the most popular legislator in Augusta, someone needed to stand up and do what was right over […]
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Things to Do: Oct. 17
Thursday, Oct. 17 Thursday Coffee Hour – 55+, 10 to 11 a.m., McArthur Public Library, 270 Main St., Biddeford. Light refreshments will be served. 55+ Free. FMI, contact [email protected]. Friday, Oct. 18 Biddeford ArtWalk, 4 to 8 p.m., Main Street, Biddeford. Saturday, Oct. 19 Free Concert, 7 to 9 p.m., First Parish Congregational Church, 12 […]
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Biddeford Cultural and Heritage Center announces Hall of Fame inductees
Six people will be inducted into the Biddeford Cultural and Heritage Center Hall of Fame for 2024 on Oct. 19. Inductees at the noon ceremony at the Little Theater of Biddeford High School have made significant contributions to the city and/or to the world at large, according to a center press release. The ceremony is […]
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County Report: ‘Myler Makes It’ highlights food prep program at York County Jail
The scent of cinnamon wafted through the air of the kitchen at York County Jail in Alfred, as vast trays of coffee cake baked in the ovens. This was just one part of the meal preparation for jail residents. What made this September weekday morning different was that News Center Maine meteorologist Aaron Myler – […]
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