BIDDEFORD — Jeannette A. Johnson of Biddeford and Windsor Locks, CT passed away Sunday, July 9, 2023, at Bickford Health Care, Windsor Locks, CT following a long and fulfilling life. Jeannette (Jan) was born June 20, 1931, in Biddeford to the late Albert and Albertine (Brulotte) Chretien. She attended school in Biddeford and graduated from […]
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Obituary: Yolande Annette Laflamme Langevin
Yolande Annette Laflamme Langevin was born in Biddeford on November 3, 1933 to Albert and Marie Ange (Binette) Laflamme. She passed away on August 12, 2023 at the home of her daughter Elaine Levasseur in Biddeford with her family at her side. She graduated from St. Joseph’s/St. Andre’s School and like other family members before […]
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Obituary: Irene R. Nadeau
Irene R. Nadeau, 93, of Biddeford, Maine, died peacefully in her sleep on August 30, 2023, with her family by her side. Born on August 10, 1930, she is predeceased by Roger C. Nadeau, her husband of 37 years, and her beloved siblings Arthur Rioux, Henry Rioux, Adrienne Heffernan, Roland Rioux, Robert Rioux and Conrad […]
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Biddeford Police Department honors overdose awareness day
Thursday, August 31 was International Overdose Awareness Day – and Maegan Lambert-Irish, from the Biddeford Police Department, invited community members to decorate luminaria for loved ones who have died of an overdose. The lanterns were lit that evening and lined up along Alfred Road.
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Biddeford City Council discusses management of Pearl Street parking garage
City council members voted in favor of making a stabilization payment of nearly $200,000 last week to cover operational costs of the Pearl Street garage. The council also met via Zoom with a representative from Premium Parking, the management company that oversees the garage.
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New England Ghost Project visits Wood Island Lighthouse
BIDDEFORD — The Friends of Wood Island Lighthouse (FOWIL) hosted Ron Kolek’s team of ghost hunters for their first paranormal investigation on Wood Island in over 10 years on Friday, Sept. 1. The Team consisted of Ron Kolek Senior, head investigator, Ron Kolek Jr., Medium Lesley Marden, and EVP specialist Jim Stonier. Also with them […]
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From Augusta – Building a brighter future: Advocating for Maine’s education and infrastructure
Having dedicated 25 years to the field of education, including 21 years as a classroom teacher at Wells Elementary School, I am deeply rooted in the power of learning. This commitment stems from a personal understanding of the transformative role education plays in shaping young minds. As a former educator, I’ve had the privilege of […]
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Letters to the editor, Sept. 7
Sandy Lord Celebration of Life To the editor, Long time educator, mentor, treasurer of scholarships and friend to hundreds Sandra Lord had 2 final requests left upon her desk in a note prior to her passing May 31st. She said, ‘Dear Mark, though I am gone I am still giving orders.’ First was if we […]
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Ocean’s Balance partners with Canadian seaweed firm
BIDDEFORD — Ocean’s Balance, a company producing seaweed products and ingredients has formed a partnership with Aqua Veggies LTD of Grand Manan, New Brunswick, a large-scale supplier of seaweed for raw food distributors, vitamin manufacturers, pet food manufacturers, and retailers. Aqua Veggies is North America’s largest supplier of Dulse, a red seaweed that grows in […]
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Maine Water unveils new customer-centric website to strengthen connection with communities
SACO — In keeping with its commitment to deliver high water quality as well as meaningful support for communities and customers, Maine Water Company announced the launch of its newly redesigned website. After several months in development, the new website, mainewater.com, offers easy access to essential information and rich content that provides customers transparent information […]