Gardiner is one of six featured communities this weekend where makers of all kinds are to showcase their work, give demonstrations and connect with people.
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City of Biddeford presents 2023 Employee and Volunteer of the Year awards
BIDDEFORD — The City of Biddeford has recognized a set of exceptional employees and volunteers at their annual Employee and Volunteer Banquet. Maegan Lambert-Irish was named the City of Biddeford’s 2023 Employee of the Year. Lambert-Irish was hired by the Biddeford Police Department as the City’s first Substance Use Outreach Liaison in 2017. Throughout the […]
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Obituary: Sharon Cyr
BIDDEFORD — Sharon A. Cyr, 74 of Biddeford, Maine, passed away on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, after a long, brave battle with COPD. Sharon was a brilliant, dedicated Special Education teacher working for and retiring from the Biddeford School Department after 25 years of service. She was beloved by her students, families and colleagues alike. […]
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Obituary: Eloise Edith Jasper
BIDDEFORD – Eloise Edith Jasper, 79 of Biddeford passed away September 12, 2023 at Southridge Living Center in Biddeford, Maine where she has resided for the last several years. She was born August 11, 1944 at The Osteopathic Hospital of Portland, Maine to Merwin V. and Lillian E. (Libby) Jasper. She graduated from Windham High […]
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‘Hate has no home in this state:’ Local racial justice group holds rally in Biddeford
The Biddeford-Saco area chapter of Showing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ) held a rally on Sunday to protest recent neo-Nazi activity in Maine.
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Challengers run against incumbents in Old Orchard Beach election
Three candidates are running for two seats in both the School Board and Town Council race.
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From Augusta: Taking action to combat climate change
The new school year is well underway, and along with adjusting to hectic schedules, starting new after-school activities and taking adorable back-to-school photos (my wife and I took more than a few of our new kindergartner), we were hit with a reminder of how much climate change is already impacting our lives. Several schools across […]
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Biddeford Cultural and Heritage Center 2023 Hall of Fame recipients
BIDDEFORD — The Biddeford Cultural and Heritage Center has announced the sixth annual Biddeford Hall of Fame Award Winners for 2023, honoring those who have made significant contributions to the city and/or to the world at large. A ceremony was held Sept. 23 in the Biddeford City Hall Council Chambers to recognize the award recipients. […]
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Biddeford Police Department to acquire canine unit to combat drug crime
Beset by staffing issues, Police Chief JoAnne Fisk also spoke about efforts to bolster the force.
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University of New England launches comprehensive fundraising campaign ‘Doing Our Part’
BIDDEFORD — The University of New England has launched its comprehensive fundraising campaign, “Doing Our Part.” UNE President James Herbert made the official campaign launch announcement at halftime during the University’s Homecoming football game against the University of Rochester on Saturday, Sept. 23. “Doing Our Part” represents a profoundly transformational moment for UNE, in which […]