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Public sector and private sector are interrelated

by Jim LaBelle Executive Director, Biddeford & Saco Chamber of Commerce & Industry August 20, 2020August 17, 2020

Lately you can’t turn on the television without unfortunately seeing ongoing coverage of the coronavirus pandemic, interwoven with a landslide of political ads. Also on many people’s minds as of late are the debates and dialogues about policing and social justice. In our educational system, everyone is hoping for students and faculty to return safely […]

Hiking trails of Clifford Park are a Biddeford jewel

by Marty Grohman August 20, 2020August 24, 2020

I’ve been riding, walking, and hiking the trails of Clifford Park for more than 20 years, and I have seen it undergo a remarkably positive transformation, from a neglected, litter-filled area to a jewel of Biddeford. Clifford Park is about 150 acres, bounded approximately by Pool, Granite and West Streets and Parkside Drive. The Clifford […]

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Ribbon cutting for Main Street Biddeford businesses

August 20, 2020August 17, 2020

BIDDEFORD — The Biddeford & Saco Chamber of Commerce & Industry held a ribbon cutting Aug. 13 welcoming two businesses to 160 Main St. in Biddeford. Wooven moved from Water Street to Main Street earlier this spring; it features handwoven and recycled textiles for women, men and the home sourced in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia. […]

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Democratic institutions under assault

by State Sen. Justin Chenette D-Saco August 20, 2020August 17, 2020

Donal Trump is a direct and immediate threat to our democracy. I’m not being alarmist. This is not a drill, people. We have a sitting president of the United States deliberately and intentionally trying to undermine our Democratic institutions and undermine public faith in our election system. Our Constitutional Republic is predicated on the notion […]

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One truck for Saco recycling and trash

by Tammy Wells August 18, 2020August 18, 2020

The hopper has two compartments, which means fewer trips.

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Stephen Shiman runs for Ward 4 representative on Saco School Board

August 17, 2020August 18, 2020

SACO — Stephen Shiman will run for the Saco School Board in November. He is running for a new, three-year term for Ward 4. According to a press release by Shiman, who is currently the Ward 4 representative, he is also the vice-chair of the Saco School Board, Finance Committee chair, and liaison to the […]

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Saco councilor announces State House run

by Dina Mendros August 17, 2020August 18, 2020

Lynn Copeland hopes to be the Democratic candidate.

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Sister Dorina Chasse

August 17, 2020August 17, 2020

BIDDEFORD —On Aug. 14, 2020, Sister Dorina Chasse, formerly known as Sister St. Julie-des- Anges, died at St. Joseph Convent at the age of 92. Sister Dorina was the oldest of nine children born to Eddie Chasse and Artheline Lausier Chasse. She was born in Madawaska, Maine, on April 27, 1928. She received her education […]