With a vote on Oct. 17, City Council saved the Adams Point affordable housing project from almost certain derailment.
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King announces new Biddeford staff member
BIDDEFORD — The Office of U.S. Senator Angus King, I-Maine, hired three Maine people to support his efforts serving people across Maine. Sarah Stanley is joining Senator King’s team as the York Country regional representative based in Biddeford; Marielle Thete, who previously served as Senator King’s scheduler, is returning to serve as a legislative assistant […]
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Biddeford Saco Veterans Day parade takes place Nov. 11
The communities of Biddeford and Saco are invited to the Veterans Day Ceremony and Parade on Saturday, Nov. 11 to honor those who have served or are serving our country. The day begins with a brief Opening Ceremony at 9:55 a.m. at Veterans Memorial Park in Biddeford (corner of Pool and Alfred). Following the ceremony, […]
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Biddeford highlights support for contractors during Lead Poisoning Prevention Week
BIDDEFORD — The City of Biddeford has a message for contractors during National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, Oct. 22-28. Dust from old lead-based paint, often found in homes built before 1950, is the major source of childhood lead poisoning in Maine. Ordinary renovation and maintenance activities can generate toxic lead dust. Exposure to lead, especially […]
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From Augusta: Worthy constitutional amendments on your ballot this November
Election Day is Nov. 7, and there are plenty of items for residents to vote on. Biddeford voters will choose a new mayor and elect the City Council and School Committee. Polls will be open until 8:00 p.m. on Election Day, and voters can request and return an absentee ballot now. I’ve already voted, and […]
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The Roux Institute’s pitch competition tackles workforce challenges
The Roux Institute at Northeastern University has now held nine summits that ask Mainers to collaborate and pitch solutions to problems facing the state.
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Former state lawmakers hope to become Biddeford’s next mayor
Susan Deschambault and Martin Grohman are running to replace outgoing Mayor Alan Casavant, who decided not to run for reelection after six consecutive terms.
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Biddeford Mayoral candidates garner high profile endorsements
Former House Speaker Ryan Fecteau has endorsed Susan Deschambault, while current Mayor Alan Casavant has endorsed Martin Grohman.
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Governor Janet Mills speaks at launch of Saco startup
Tanbark, a new sustainable packaging business, aims to revive a legacy industry in Maine.
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UNE receives $2 million from Glickman Lauder Foundation to support mental health care and ease workforce shortages
As mental health programs continue to shutter across Maine, the University of New England is taking strides to address a mental health crisis. With generous financial support from the Judy Glickman Lauder Foundation, UNE plans to launch an innovative psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) program to bolster the state’s behavioral health workforce. The $2 […]