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Posted inCommunity, News
Biddeford denies UNE’s request to clear trees near Saco River
The city’s zoning board of appeals shot down the university’s plan to remove 49 trees as part of its marine research pier project, citing an ongoing moratorium that paused UNE development.
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Posted inCommunity, News
FAQ: What you need to know about UNE’s proposed pier project
The university’s plans for the research pier on the Saco River have met pushback from some Biddeford officials and residents.
Posted inMaine, News
York County court dismisses Biddeford complaint over UNE pier project
The city argued that the Saco River Corridor Commission’s approval of the controversial proposal was unlawful. But the court said the city’s complaint was improper and filed too late.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Schools and Education
UNE president says misinformation is contributing to pier project backlash
The proposal to allow the university to build a pier on the Saco River has led to pushback from some residents, legal action by the city of Biddeford and the revival of a committee that’s reviewing a decade’s worth of proposals.
Posted inMaine, New England, News, Schools and Education
UNE moves forward with plan to turn old convent into student housing
The former Good Shepherd Sisters of Quebec facility would be able to house 126 students, helping to alleviate the university’s shortage of beds.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Biddeford asks Maine Superior Court to invalidate UNE pier approval
The city contends that the Saco River Corridor Commission’s approval of the controversial project contradicts a 2001 decision that established a vegetative buffer zone where UNE wants to build the pier.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Heart of Biddeford event to showcase relationship between residents and Saco River
The Dec. 3 event, designed by a University of New England student, will bring together stories of science, art, poetry and community.
Posted inMaine, News
Biddeford halts UNE pier permitting process
The project has faced significant backlash from the community over the past year.
Posted inMaine, News
Biddeford residents air grievances about UNE pier proposal
Biddeford City Council listened as dozens of residents discussed their opinions on the controversial project.