To the surprise of residents, several trees were removed at the J. Richard Martin Community Center to make way for a new playground.
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Reaffirming a commitment to Maine’s students | Marc Malon
Summertime is pretty quiet for the Legislature, but if you’re a parent, you know that now is when things really start to ramp up. The school year is fast approaching, and on top of the excitement of our kids returning to the classroom and dealing with the ever-present logistical challenge of extracurricular schedules, we are […]
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York County commissioners OK new food service vendor, opioid settlement | County Report
York County commissioners recently approved a new food service vendor and a new commissary vendor for York County Jail, agreed to take part in two proposed opioid settlements that could result in about $600,000 coming into the county coffers, and made several hiring decisions. York County received an estimated $4.6 million in an initial opioid […]
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Biddeford voters could face reduced bond decision in November
The $26 million bond would support state-mandated sewer separation and Parks and Recreation upgrades.
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Was Maine once a French Canadian territory? | Fact brief
French Canadian migration in the 19th and early 20th centuries helped to create lasting francophone communities across Maine.
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No burning, York County officials urge, as high fire danger persists | County Report
The ground and forest is dry as dust and fire personnel throughout York County are keeping the message simple and to the point: Don’t burn anything. In fact, none of York County’s 29 municipalities are issuing burn permits and neither is the Maine Forest Service. There have been fires in the woods in a number […]
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Wildfires are burning across Maine as dry spell adds to increasing danger
Fire officials are urging caution because circumstances are unlikely to improve soon, with much of the state facing dry conditions and no significant rainfall in the near-term forecast.
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Spate of shark sightings reported in Kennebunk, Ogunquit and Scarborough point to more observation
According to one expert, recent shark sightings at Southern Maine beaches are an indicator of a healthy ecosystem and point to increased public awareness because of social media and tracking apps.
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Biddeford City Council race features new and old faces
The council race has begun with three months until the election.
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With need increasing, Biddeford Food Pantry receives funding from City Council
The pantry recently approached the council for assistance, as it was unable to get funding for the year.
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