The School of Marine and Environmental Programs at the University of New England recently hosted members of the coastal Biddeford community for a series of presentations from students and faculty, discussing ongoing research on the pertinent topics of climate change, invasive species, advances in aquaculture, and the impacts of microplastics pollution, according to a UNE […]
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Saco man runs for first district US House
A 59-year-old Saco man has recently announced he is running for the U.S. House of Representatives for Maine’s 1st district. Ethan Weld Alcorn, who is listed as an unenrolled, Independent candidate with the Secretary of State’s Bureau of Elections, Corporations & Commissions, will run against Republican nominee Ronald C. Russell and incumbent Chellie Pingree, a […]
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Shark spotted near Scarborough, Cape Elizabeth was a great white
After multiple reported sightings last week, experts confirmed that at least one great white shark was in southern Maine waters.
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State trooper injured in Biddeford crash
A Maine State Police trooper was injured Saturday night in Biddeford when his cruiser was rear-ended by another vehicle. At about 7:33 pm, Trooper Patrick Flanagan was on a traffic stop with his emergency lights activated at mile marker 32 southbound on the turnpike in Biddeford when his cruiser was hit. The force of the […]
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Biddeford names Vail new city assessor
Deanne Vail was the city’s assistant assessor before being appointed to lead the department.
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Officer injured after third collision involving state police cruisers in 2 days
Both the trooper and the driver were injured in Saturday night’s wreck.
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From Augusta: We must all do our part to support Maine veterans
In recent years, it feels like there has been a trend of stories shared on social media and on human interest segments in news programs that are meant to be heartwarming but, in fact, expose deep flaws in the systems that are meant to provide safety and security for our neighbors. I thought about this […]
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Biddeford council blocks Domino’s from moving near Pizza by Alex
The current Domino’s location is at risk of being demolished to make way for a new intersection.
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Program to improve access to high speed internet launched in Biddeford
The pilot program is a result of a partnership between SMPDC, McArthur Library, and Biddeford Adult Education.
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Biddeford City Council votes in city’s new assessor
Biddeford’s new assessor is not a new face in her department. Deanne Vail, who was assistant assessor with the city, received a unanimous vote from the Biddeford City Council on her appointment to the department head on July 16. She was nominated for the assessor position by City Manager James Bennett, and assumed the duties […]