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Beloved Biddeford school employee played all-around role for sports programs

by Melanie Creamer May 16, 2018May 17, 2018

When Joseph Fairfield, 62, wasn’t preparing fields, announcing games, running scoreboards and transporting athletes, he was leading cheers from the stands.

Cops & Courts, Maine, News

Attorney general accuses 2 men of racially motivated attack in Biddeford

by Dennis Hoey May 15, 2018May 16, 2018

The men have been charged with aggravated assault and now face a civil complaint accusing them of violating the state’s Civil Rights Act.

Maine, News, Schools and Education

Iraqi refugee’s story reveals pathway to American dream

by Gillian Graham May 14, 2018May 13, 2018

The Portland man is among a growing number of English language learners who have turned to the Biddeford Adult Education program.

Maine, News

Biddeford’s $71 million budget calls for 1.2% tax increase

by Gillian Graham May 10, 2018May 10, 2018

The City Council will take a second vote Tuesday on the spending plan for schools and city services.

Maine

Biddeford council claims right to cut trees on private property around airport

by Gillian Graham May 2, 2018May 2, 2018

Federal, state and city officials have sought for years to cut or trim the trees that obstruct approaching aircraft.

Business

Biddeford company lands $500,000 investment

by Staff report April 30, 2018April 30, 2018

Junora Ltd. will use the financing from CEI Ventures to hasten new technology in its manufacturing process.

Health, Maine, News

University of New England sounds alarm on growing need for cadavers, a crucial medical-training tool

by Joe Lawlor April 29, 2018April 30, 2018

The Biddeford campus has Maine’s only program for whole-body donations, and as educational needs and class sizes grow, the school hopes to encourage more people to donate their bodies to science.