BIDDEFORD — About 20 community members came together last week to weigh in on how to best renovate Shevenell Park in downtown Biddeford. The park is a local favorite, nestled between buildings on 148 Main St., with shade from trees and tables and chairs to provide a comfortable place on a warm day. Shevenell Park […]
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Maine Coast Athletics hopes to shine at Summit
BIDDEFORD – Cheerleaders and dancers at Maine Coast Athletics put in a lot of hard work all year. It’s about to pay off. The Biddeford cheer and tumble gym is sending three all-star junior teams to “The Summit,” a major cheering competition in Orlando, Florida, May 10-12. Maine Coast Athletics has 45 athletes, 34 of […]
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Does more development warrant traffic light in Saco?
SACO — As business continues to develop on Route 1, the Saco City Council is being asked to consider investing in traffic solutions. During an April 16 meeting, councilors were asked by City Administrator Kevin Sutherland to consider a proposition that would enter the city into a business initiative to improve the navigability of Route […]
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Clergy abuse bill makes progress at committee
BIDDEFORD – A bill that criminally condemns clergy sexual abuse has been unanimously approved by the Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee to move forward for votes in both the Maine Senate and House. The bill, LD 913 “An Act To Protect the Public from Clergy Sexual Abuse,” makes it illegal for licensed pastoral counselors […]
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Change would allow residences on first floor in some OOB buildings
OLD ORCHARD BEACH — The Old Orchard Beach Planning Board is recommending a change that would allow multi-family dwellings on the first floor in the NC-3 district, located off the stretch of Saco Avenue between the Old Orchard Beach Police Department and MacDonald’s Garage. The building in question, located at 20 Washington Ave., houses three […]
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Does more development warrant traffic light?
SACO — As business continues to develop on Route 1, the Saco City Council is being asked to consider investing in traffic solutions. During an April 16 meeting, councilors were asked by City Administrator Kevin Sutherland to consider a proposition that would enter the city into a business initiative to improve the navigability of Route […]
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Area horse rescue brings in feature film
SACO/BIDDEFORD – Ever After Mustang Rescue in Biddeford will bring a movie about the connection possible between humans and horses to southern Maine in an effort to educate the public. “The Mustang” has had limited showings in Maine, but will be screened at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 28 at Cinemagic on Route 1 in Saco, […]
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Goal: Healthy foods in downtown Biddeford
BIDDEFORD – Students from the University of New England’s Community Health Assessment course have spent the semester visiting area convenience stores to help find a solution for a common need downtown: healthier food options. Students surveyed nine convenience stores in downtown Biddeford: 7-Eleven on Alfred Street; Paul’s Variety on Alfred Street; New Morning Natural Foods […]
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Live story time goes viral
BIDDEFORD – A Biddeford school principal has taken an activity long deemed a cornerstone of literacy and brought it to the web. Margaret Pitts of Biddeford Primary School has read books via the Facebook Live feature at 7 p.m. every Sunday through Thursday since early March. “The first one on March 11 had 1,000 views,” […]
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Officials must decide what to do about Saco Island trees
SACO – As time elapses on an agreement to prevent erosion on Saco Island, officials will decide this spring on a course of action for the as-of-yet undeveloped property, whether it’s to replace the trees or plant grass in their place. Saco Island East, also known as Factory Island, was purchased by J&B Partners in […]