It takes emergency responders over twice as long to reach coastal areas from the city’s only fully-staffed station downtown, the fire chief says.
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BSOOB awarded federal funding for two additional electric buses
U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, the ranking member of the Transportation Appropriations Subcommittee, secured the funding for the buses, which will replace two aging diesel models.
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Biddeford council reviews parking garage shortfall
Tax Increment Financing funds are paying stabilization fees. The City Council could choose instead to raise parking fees, or establish a special assessment district.
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‘Shepherds of Hope” capital campaign at Good Shepherd Parish in Saco passes 75% of goal
BIDDEFORD — A major capital campaign at Good Shepherd Parish to enhance facilities and ensure a viable home for area Catholics has raised over $1.5 million towards the campaign’s goal of $2 million. The parish is comprised of five worship sites — Most Holy Trinity Church, Saco; St. Joseph Church, Biddeford; St. Margaret Church, Old […]
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The adventures of Toby continue in second children’s book
RSU 21 teacher Jennifer Lee Cooley and her mother, Biddeford physician Maureen Lee, pen the second installment of ‘A Puppy in Maine.’
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Saco & Biddeford Savings donates $5,500 to Seeds of Hope unhoused patrons
The contribution will support the addition of shower facilities.
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Obituary: Alfred Nadeau
BIDDEFORD — Alfred M. “Slim” Nadeau, age 81, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022. He was born on Sept. 20, 1940, in Bucksport, Maine, the son of the late Arthur and Rita (Dunn) Nadeau. Alfred retired from the Portsmouth Navy Yard and was a longtime member of the Eagles and the AMVETS. He enjoyed Western […]
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Get ready for River Jam Aug. 19, 20
Music, food and more – plus kids events for the little ones.
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Postponed Family Fun Festival now a breakfast event
BIDDEFORD — Extreme heat prompted Biddeford officials to postpone the annual Family Fun Festival this past weekend, but the event, now called the Family Fun BreakFast-ival, will take place Aug. 20. “We’ll be having a Family Fun “BreakFast-ival” from 9 a.m. to noon celebrating families and neighborhoods with free food, music, and activities,” organizers said. […]
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Domestic violence resource center needs Helpline volunteers
The number of calls, and the severity, has increased at a time when Caring Unlimited has 50 to 60 percent fewer volunteer advocates.