BIDDEFORD — University of New England President James D. Herbert, Ph.D., testified for the second time before the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Subcommittee on Primary Health and Retirement Security in Washington, D.C., about the health care workforce shortage and methods to improve it. Herbert, who was introduced by U.S. […]
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From Augusta: Addressing Maine’s housing crisis
Earlier this month, people in our community and throughout Maine hunkered down for a weekend of record-breaking cold. Like many folks, my wife and I covered drafty windows, opened our sink cabinet doors and cranked up the heat, all while praying that we would not lose power. The cold was bone-chilling, while the weather app […]
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Pair face charges after allegedly busting up Saco hotel room, threatening police
When police entered the hotel room they also found a 7- year- old child and contacted DHHS and family members. The child was uninjured.
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Biddeford man faces 20 years in federal prison for possession of child porn
Jeffrey Gray entered a guilty plea to the charge on Feb. 14.
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Bishop Deeley visits St. James School in Biddeford
BIDDEFORD — “Listen to God and that will lead you to happiness.” These words of Bishop Robert Deeley fell upon a captive audience of middle schoolers at St. James School in Biddeford on Feb 15, part of a special trip by the bishop to visit with students and staff. “What’s a life lesson we should […]
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Bull Moose opens Biddeford store
BIDDEFORD — People were lining up to get in when Bull Moose opened it’s new location at the Biddeford Crossing Shopping Center on Saturday at its grand opening. The store, which sells vinyl records, CDs, DVDs, video games, books and more, moved from a former location in Sanford which has closed, and relocated to the […]
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At Sweetser, legislators hear about what works, and what is needed
York County representatives and senators heard from Sweetser officials, and a former student who credits the agency for putting him on the right path.
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St. Louis Alumni helps pantry with funds for storage, equipment
BIDDEFORD — The old sliding door cooler at Biddeford Food Pantry has been repaired many times and is reaching beyond its lifespan. Storage in the warehouse is at a premium, and some refrigerators are more than showing their age. It is — or was — a conundrum, particularly at a time when food costs are […]
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Biddeford council votes to take land the city had thought it already owned
No one has paid taxes on the 27 acres for many years – but a search showed no tax liens. The situation was discovered as the city conducted a title search in preparation for a land swap with a housing developer. The city will receive 100 acres in return for 4.2 acres in Clifford Park.
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Biddeford High School announces 2022-2023 quarter 1 honor roll
Grade 12 HIGH HONORS Fatimah Ali, Katelyn Ashenfelter, Abigail Bickford, Drew Bouchard, Ella Burnell, Peter Burton, Kaden Cadorette, Nicholas Carpenter, Baylee Cheetham-Wilmot, Julia Corbeil, Mackenzie Day, Charlotte Donovan, Elliana Durkee, Ellie Fournier, Hunter Frechette, Helena Gabryszewski, Colin Gregoire, Kaylie Hammond, Brianna Haskell, Amber Huot, Emery Hutchins, Devin Johnson, Kayleigh Keely, Kalvin Kheang, Sarah Labbe, Hannah […]