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Judge awards $1.2 million to victim in Biddeford hate crime

by Emily Allen November 14, 2023November 14, 2023

Maurice Diggins and Dusty Leo were convicted of beating up two Black men in 2018. One of the victims filed a civil suit to cover medical expenses.

Fitch Ratings affirms UNE’s ‘A+’ credit status, upgrades outlook to ‘positive’

November 14, 2023

UNE is the sole institution of higher education in New England to receive an outlook revision to positive by Fitch so far in 2023.

Biddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Southern Maine Weeklies

McArthur Library Board supports books for children recovering from trauma

November 13, 2023

BIDDEFORD — In 2013, Rebekah Lowell escaped from a decade of domestic abuse and captivity, bringing her young daughters with her. Before she bravely embarked on this daunting journey, she had resigned herself to the idea that a longtime dream of becoming an author was over. Today, she is an award-winning author, illustrator, and surface […]

Biddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Southern Maine Weeklies

UNE students bring Christmas spirit to Biddeford’s downtown

November 13, 2023

BIDDEFORD — More than two dozen University of New England students convened in downtown Biddeford on a cold but sunny Saturday afternoon, Nov. 11, to give back to their community and bring holiday cheer to the city. Members of the Class of 2026 and students with the Office of Citizenship and Civic Engagement gathered to adorn […]

Food, Restaurant reviews

Dine Out Maine: Coletti’s pizzas are superb, but its location is subpar

by Andrew Ross November 12, 2023November 11, 2023

The Biddeford pizza kitchen needs a space that’s worthy of serving its exceptional pies, which are best eaten right out of the oven.

Election 2023, Maine, News

Biddeford elects Martin Grohman as first new mayor in 12 years

by Gillian Graham November 8, 2023November 8, 2023

Residents also voted on all nine City Council seats, seven school board seats and a referendum to fund an addition to Biddeford Primary School.

Biddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Southern Maine Weeklies

Biddeford City Theater presents ‘Elf the Musical’

November 7, 2023

Based on one of the most beloved holiday films in recent years, City Theater is thrilled to bring “Elf the Musical” to their stage. The holiday-film turned-musical features songs by Tony Award nominees, Matthew Sklar and Chad Beguelin with a book by Tony Award winners, Thomas Meehan and Bob Martin. This comedic confection that will […]