The interim plan prioritizes finding long-term solutions for those living on the streets.
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News from Biddeford, Saco and Old Orchard Beach from Mainely Media.
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UNE Geriatrics Workforce Program gets nearly $1 million grant
The University of New England, with a campus in Biddeford, will receive $999,917 in grant funding to educate and train primary care and supportive care workforces to provide age-friendly and dementia-friendly care for older adults. This funding is awarded through the Health Resources and Services Administration’s (HRSA) Fiscal Year 2024 Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP), […]
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Local residents earn academic honors, graduate
Nicole Cyr of Saco, was awarded a BS in Global Business & Economics degree during Salve Regina University’s 74th commencement. The following local students were named to the Lasell Spring Dean’s List: Lily Stark of Saco and Mariah Vanegas of Biddeford. Springfield College has named Stacy Taylor from Biddeford to the dean’s list for academic […]
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Things to Do, June 13
Friday, June 14 The Magic Moment with Edmund Bagnell at 7:30 p.m. at City Theater, 205 Main St., Biddeford. International touring singer and violinist Edmund Bagnell will perform a variety of genres from pop, to Broadway, County and more. Pianist Mark Hartman will join Edmund on stage for an evening of music and stories. Tickets […]
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Weathervane atop Biddeford City Hall to undergo repairs
Last week, the 17-foot tall weathervane was pulled down from the top of the Biddeford City Hall dome for restoration. All four of the directionals on the weathervane are either missing or damaged, and there is a lot of wear and tear on the post, according city spokeswoman Danica Lamontagne. Heritage Co. of Waterboro has […]
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County Report: Goal achieved; Megan Arsenault is now certified as an emergency manager
During the COVID-19 pandemic, York County Emergency Management Agency Deputy Director Megan Arsenault served as the county’s incident commander. She was assigned to the county vaccine center in Sanford, with the mission of getting people vaccinated against COVID-19 quickly. For the past several months, she and others with York County EMA have been coping with […]
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From Augusta: Recovering from the storm, planning for the future
Flooding and erosion is not new to coastal communities, like ours. Camp Ellis has long been the canary in the coal mine for communities experiencing severe flooding and erosion. However, between the increase in both frequency of extreme weather events and the damage caused by these storms, it’s clear more action and support is needed. […]
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Obituary: Bruce H. Brodeur
Bruce Henry Brodeur, 75, of Ocean Park, passed away early Tuesday morning on June 4, 2024, at Pinnacle Health & Rehab in Sanford. He was born in Providence, Rhode Island, on Feb. 27, 1949, a son of Henry and Natalie (Titus) Brodeur. Bruce grew up in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, and in between his studies and […]
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Obituary: Bernard Pinette
Bernard “Bernie” Pinette, 83, of Saco, passed away surrounded by his family on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at home. He was born in Biddeford on Feb. 11, 1941, a son of Roland and Emily (Boutet) Pinette. Bernie graduated from St. Louis High School, class of 1959. He also graduated from the University of Maine Orono […]
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Obituary: Cecile L. Poissant
Cecile L. Poissant (Rheault), 93 ¾, of Biddeford, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 28th 2024, at the Gosnell Hospice House in Scarborough. She was born in Biddeford, Maine on June 14, 1930; the youngest daughter of Rosaire and Georgianna (LaFlamme) Rheault. Cecile graduated from the eighth grade at St. Andre’s school at the age […]
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