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In the 1940s and ‘50s West Brook Skating Rink off Pool Street in Biddeford was known for speed skating and barrel jumping. It was also known for at least one romantic encounter. “That's where my dad ...
The Office of the Attorney General has received many reports about too-good-to-be-true paving scams that end up costing consumers hundreds, or even thousands, of dollars.
ALFRED – York County Commissioners tabled a proposed policy to address public requests for proclamations or recognitions pending some fine-tuning. As currently proposed, the proclamation policy would ...
York County residents can weigh in on the proposed $28.6 million York County government budget for the fiscal year that begins July 1 at a public hearing set for 6 p.m. June 4 at the York County ...
PORTLAND – The University of New England held a groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday for the construction of the Harold and Bibby Alfond Center for Health Sciences on its Portland Campus. The project ...
SACO — An effort to encourage residents to take advantage of reduced priced internet services is underway in Southern Maine. Maine’s Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is a federally-funded ...
SACO — The Maine Turnpike Authority is advising motorists this afternoon that the I-95 southbound Exit 36 ramp in Saco is closed due to a car accident. “Please use caution and stay alert while ...
Twin City Diner is now open at 48 Alfred St. in downtown Biddeford, replacing the former Twin City Café. The menu features classic diner breakfast and lunch items like eggs, pancakes, hamburgers and ...
Bonnie Pothier has been breaking barriers since before breaking barriers was a thing. She was the first woman elected as mayor in Biddeford, but she also had to break a lot of other barriers and ...
The University of New England unveiled a new 804-panel solar array at its Biddeford campus on Thursday. The 321.6-kilowatt solar array sits atop the Harold Alfond Forum sports complex. It’s projected ...
Discovering what excites and motivates students can be a game-changer in education, boosting engagement, academic performance, and overall well-being. This month, Biddeford High School (BHS) hosted ...
Renovations underway at a Biddeford building have unveiled beautiful – and intriguing – local art. Original murals and floor tiles about a century old were discovered by Seth Harkness, the owner of a ...