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 […]
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Biddeford inches forward on new fire substation, appoints members to building committee
Three Biddeford residents — Paul Brady, James Plamondon and Scott Joslin — will serve on the committee.
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Play at the Biddeford City Theater explores the nostalgic power of women’s clothing
Actress Mia Foley Perron discusses ‘Love, Loss and What I Wore,”‘which will run from Sept. 29 through Oct. 15.
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Maine public meetings struggle to curb hate on Zoom
After a spate of virtual ‘bombings’ of racist and antisemitic comments, some communities are changing the rules. With free speech, it’s a fine line.
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Is Sanford the next Biddeford? City readies for renaissance
A $50 million mill renovation is just the latest investment launching the beleaguered York County municipality as Maine’s next destination city.
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Obituary: Therese Viger
BIDDEFORD —Therese Doris Viger of North Providence, Rhode Island, formerly of Biddeford, Maine, died at Darlington Memory Lane on Friday, Sept. 15, at the age of 91. Born in Biddeford, Maine, on Jan. 8, 1932, Therese was the daughter of Herve Loranger and Merilda (Verrier) Loranger. She graduated from St. Joseph’s High School in 1950. […]
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Commentary: As elected city officials, we’re taking a united stand against hate in Maine
Condemnation is only the first step. It is time we take proactive measures to curtail such incidents in the future.
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Biddeford City Theater opens new season Sept. 29 with production ‘Love, Loss, and What I Wore’
BIDDEFORD — City Theater in Biddeford is opening its 2023-24 season with “Love, Loss, and What I Wore” on Sept. 29. This intimate collection of stories by superstar sisters, Nora Ephron and Delia Ephron, and is based on the best-selling book by Ilene Beckerman. The show uses clothing, accessories, and the memories they trigger to […]
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‘Ten Talks’ take place Oct. 4 at Biddeford City Theater
BIDDEFORD — Countless residents have contributed to the success of Biddeford and Saco over the recent past. On Wednesday, Oct. 4 at the City Theater in Biddeford, those interested will have the opportunity to hear from 10 of them. The Chamber of Commerce’s inaugural “Ten Talks” event will feature 10 five-minute presentations from local leaders […]
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Voters will have to choose contested Biddeford City Council seats in municipal elections
Two councilor-at-large seats, as well as the Councilor for Ward 3, are up for election.
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