BIDDEFORD POOL — Audrey C. Ferrick of Biddeford Pool, ME entered peacefully into eternal rest on August 28, 2023, at Sunrise, Huntington Common in Kennebunk with her husband, son and daughter-in law at her side. Audrey was born on February 28, 1932, in New Britain, CT. She was the daughter of the late Andrea and Lena […]
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Obituary: Theresa M. Huot
BIDDEFORD — Theresa M. Huot, born on November 2, 1928, in Biddeford, Maine, to Hermenegilda (Armand) and Irene (Mercier) Letellier, passed away on September 8, 2023. She spent most of her life in Biddeford and was educated in local schools. On July 15, 1944, Theresa married Patrick J. Huot at St. Joseph’s Church in Biddeford. […]
Obituary: Rickie Brooks
BIDDEFORD — Rickie J. Brooks passed away on September 8, 2023. He was born in Biddeford in 1949. He served in the US Navy and was an honored member of the original crew aboard the USS Portland LSD-37. Rickie was a mason for over 50 years. He is survived by his wife of 53 years […]
Biddeford Planning Board approves site plan for community gathering space
BIDDEFORD – A “no brainer” came before the Biddeford Planning Board Sept. 6. At least that’s what Julian Schlaver, Ward 5 city counselor and member of the downtown development commission said about the final site plan application submitted by Steve Liautaud (or Freddy LLC), the property owner of 64 Alfred St. Liautaud wants to turn […]
Hundreds biked up to 100 miles on Sunday to support the Eastern Trail
More than 750 bikers gathered for the Maine Lighthouse Ride on Sunday, a fundraiser for the Eastern Trail Alliance. 25-, 40-, 62-, and 100-mile routes stretched from South Portland to as far as Kennebunkport.
Lawrence Best named Biddeford’s next fire chief
Best, the former fire chief of the the Salem, New Hampshire, department was appointed by the Biddeford City Council last week. He will begin serving as the new chief on Oct. 17.
Biddeford Planning Board reviews plans for 30-room boutique hotel
BIDDEFORD – The Biddeford Planning Board voted unanimously Sept. 6 to approve a preliminary change of use application to turn the Odd Fellows Hall at 25 Alfred St. into a 30-room boutique hotel. Jason Jirele of Woodhull Architects, who brought the proposal before the board, made a compelling case for the project as part of […]
Obituary: Richard F. Nadeau Sr.
BIDDEFORD — Richard Frederick Nadeau, Sr., 82, of Biddeford, passed away on Monday, September 4, 2023 at Maine Medical Center in Portland. Dick was born in Biddeford on May 27, 1941, the only son of Albert and Ruth (Skillings) Nadeau. The house where he was born, which had been in the Nadeau family since the […]
Obituary: Joanne Alaimo
BIDDEFORD — Joanne Macenas Alaimo, 75, passed away after an incredibly difficult 18-month journey with Multiple Myeloma, which she fought courageously. Joanne was born in Manchester, New Hampshire on October 19, 1947, to her loving parents, Anthony Macenas and Irene Labanaris Macenas. She graduated from Manchester High School, class of 1965, voted most talkative. Joanne met […]
Nine UNE students receive prestigious UN-affiliated Millennium Fellowship
BIDDEFORD — The University of New England is a proud recipient of the prestigious Millennium Fellowship, reflecting its commitment to educating the next generation of globally conscientious community leaders. A joint initiative of the United Nations Academic Impact and the Millennium Campus Network, the Millennium Fellowship recognizes and supports student-led projects that contribute to the […]