BDDEFORD — The Biddeford City Council has confirmed City Manager James Bennett’s nomination of Catherine Ellis as the City of Biddeford’s next director of recreation. “Catherine possesses the skills and creativity to enhance and lead our outstanding Recreation Department,” said Mayor Alan Casavant. “Her vision and experience will build on the successes of retiring Director […]
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Princeton Review names UNE among best colleges in the nation for ninth straight year
BIDDEFORD — For the ninth consecutive year, the University of New England has been named by The Princeton Review as one of the nation’s best institutions for an undergraduate college degree in its annual college guide, “The Best 389 Colleges for 2024.” The Princeton Review’s selective list features only the top percentage of four-year colleges […]
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All welcome at “Ubuntu: A Celebration” in Biddeford on Sept. 10
BIDDEFORD—The Knights of Columbus St. Joseph Council #12941 will host “Ubuntu: A Celebration” at the J. Richard Martin Community Center on 189 Alfred St. in Biddeford on Sunday, Sept. 10, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. This free event is for the whole family and will feature African dancers and music, guest speakers, kids’ games […]
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From Augusta: Let’s talk about property taxes
Recently I held office hours at the McArthur Library with fellow Biddeford legislators to hear about issues facing our community. Property taxes, and especially the burden they present to older Mainers, dominated the conversation. We are in the midst of a wildly overheated real estate market. My wife and I bought our house in 2017. […]
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Obituary: Solange Marie (Roberge) Waterhouse
FALMOUTH — Solange Marie (Roberge) Waterhouse, 81, passed away on Aug. 7, 2023, after battling Alzheimer’s for more than seven years. She was a New Year’s Baby, born on Dec. 31, 1941, to Liliane and Adrien Roberge. She was one of six girls born to dairy farmers on Barra Road in Biddeford. Her father wasn’t […]
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Concerns about food trucks being placed In downtown Biddeford
The City of Biddeford Planning Board approved preliminary plans for a food truck and community co-op park near the city’s downtown, however there were concerns about the project. Applicant and property owner, Steve Liautaud, and agent, Leah Schaffer met with the Biddeford Planning Board to present their preliminary site plan application to put in two […]
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Library Links: Climate change novel and its Biddeford resident novel featured at two events next week
Last week a group of people gathered together on a gorgeous summer night on the deck of Banded Brewing to plan the upcoming launch of a new book called “The Great Transition.” Biddeford resident and author, Nick Fuller Googins was present as well as representatives from McArthur Library, Elements and Banded Brewing. It is not […]
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Biddeford Climate Change Task Force finalize proposed action steps
The task force identified 47 action steps based on the categories of effectiveness, efficiency, equity, community, co-benefits and feasibility.
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Catholic Charities Maine’s 2 child development centers participate in USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program
Catholic Charities Maine’s St. Elizabeth’s Child Development Center in Portland, Maine, and St. Louis Child Development Center in Biddeford, announce participation in the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program. Meals are available at no separate charge to all enrolled participants. For further information on participating centers and/or homes, contact the above institution. To file […]
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Brickyard Hollow Brewing Co. to open ninth location in Augusta by fall
The Yarmouth-based chain of brewpubs is testing its quick-service model in Augusta, with pizza, appetizers, bowls and beer available to order at a counter.