The University of New England, with a campus in Biddeford, will receive $999,917 in grant funding to educate and train primary care and supportive care workforces to provide age-friendly and dementia-friendly care for older adults. This funding is awarded through the Health Resources and Services Administration’s (HRSA) Fiscal Year 2024 Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP), […]
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Weathervane atop Biddeford City Hall to undergo repairs
Last week, the 17-foot tall weathervane was pulled down from the top of the Biddeford City Hall dome for restoration. All four of the directionals on the weathervane are either missing or damaged, and there is a lot of wear and tear on the post, according city spokeswoman Danica Lamontagne. Heritage Co. of Waterboro has […]
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Biddeford city manager tells harbormaster he can’t comment or vote on UNE pier proposal
City Manager James Bennett says Harbormaster Paul Lariviere cannot oversee the university’s application because he has made public comments that show he cannot make an objective decision.
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Biddeford kicks off summer with 2nd annual Beach Bash
Beach goers are invited to play in the sun, surf, and sand on July 15.
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Transitional living youth program opens its first site-based location in Biddeford
In collaboration with Preble Street, the program hopes to transition at-risk youths into stable living situations.
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From Augusta – Recovering from severe storms, preparing for climate change
In the weeks and months following the devastating severe winter storms, I heard loud and clear from folks across the district: “We need help.” That’s why, in the most recent legislative session, I was determined to vote for the $60 million storm relief package that would help people and businesses rebuild and recover. I heard […]
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Obituary: David C. Starkweather
David C. Starkweather, 91, of Biddeford, Maine, passed away due to complications from a previous injury on Sept. 16, 2023. Born on May 2, 1932, in Plainfield, New Jersey, David was a man of integrity and service. He proudly served his country in the US Army from 1952 to 1956, embodying dedication and patriotism. David’s […]
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Obituary: Ronald Drouin
Ronald Drouin, 90, of Biddeford, passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at Southern Maine Health Care in Biddeford. He was born in Biddeford on Jan. 8, 1934, a son of Emile Paul and Theresa (Bouchard) Drouin. He was educated at: St. Louis High School, Biddeford; Tilton School, Tilton, New Hampshire, 1953; St. Francis College (University of New England), […]
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Biddeford cannabis store closed after Sunday morning fire
The fire at Canuvo Recreational Cannabis was extinguished quickly and is under investigation.
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Frinklepod Farm digs into new summer camp opportunity
The Arundel farm will host its first ever children’s’ summer camp.
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