Since the park’s closure last month, many local skaters have been calling on the city to renovate the park.
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Ruralist Lament: Joy: The fairy tale
Summer is on its last bony legs. As I write this we are less than 30 days out from the autumnal equinox which officially sticks the fork in the season’s withering carcass and signals the arrival of more dark than light – more bouts of the shivers as we slide into another winter. The Maine […]
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From Augusta: Building an economy that works for all Mainers
This time of year, the Legislature is fairly quiet and my work is largely focused on answering questions from constituents and helping folks in Biddeford connect to the resources they need. It’s also a time to reflect on all we’ve accomplished over the last two years, including significant progress towards building a more fair economy […]
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UNE business students play ball during summer internships
From the box office to the bleachers, two University of New England business school students are spending their summer maximizing the fan experience at Hadlock Field as interns for the Portland Sea Dogs. Sport Leadership and Management students Samantha Fickett, Class of 2024 and Morgan White, Class of 2025, are applying the skills they’ve learned […]
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Saco Ecology School signs for USDA food grant
The Ecology School recently received a grant to support their mission of meeting fresh food needs in the community.
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Chad Barrs appointed to Biddeford School Committee
Mayor Martin Grohman appointed Chad Barrs to the Biddeford School Committee. The School Committee is set to confirm Barrs’ nomination at their Aug. 28 meeting, according to a school department press release. Barrs is to fill the seat vacated by Rebecca Henry, who submitted her formal resignation from the School Committee in July after accepting […]
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Biddeford students not allowed to use cellphones in school
The new policy will be in effect when the school year begins.
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Biddeford Seeds of Hope sees success helping unhoused
Seeds of Hope is currently taking in upwards of 30 Biddeford residents experiencing homelessness at their overnight warming center.
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Biddeford gets ready to jam out at 10th annual River Jam Festival
The festival will take place Saturday, Aug. 17 at Mechanics Park in downtown Biddeford.
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Biddeford schools get grant to help prepare students for clean energy jobs
AUGUSTA – The Governor’s Energy Office, through the Clean Energy Partnership, is granting $299,690 to Biddeford Schools and Adult Education. The grant will develop curricula, fund internships and apprenticeships, provide job training, and prepare 70 individuals for careers in the clean energy and energy efficiency sectors, according to Sen. Henry Ingwersen, D-Arundel. The program will […]