Here are some stories across the decades about R.H. Reny, the founder of the Renys department store chain, curated from our newspaper archives.
Biddeford
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UNE has earned better than a stop sign | Opinion
Biddeford officials’ decision to freeze all development on the university’s campus is a mistake. UNE is not a problem to be managed.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Local & State, Things to Do
Portland Museum of Art’s Youth Art Month exhibit spotlights Maine’s young artists
Student artists from across the state are represented in an exhibit running through April 5 at the Portland Museum of Art.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
ICE surge cost Maine’s economy millions, report says
The Maine Center for Economic Policy warns that continued immigration enforcement could further damage an already weakened workforce.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News, Politics
Maine lawmakers face tough budget questions on creating a SNAP contingency fund
The proposal from House Speaker Ryan Fecteau, D-Biddeford, faces the tall task of getting funded before the Legislature adjourns next month.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics, Schools & Education
Maine school district leaders agree funding formula update is overdue
A bill to reform the long-criticized EPS formula got support from districts around the state at a hearing Monday. Some said it could go even further in reducing inequities.
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6 Maine events include Charlie Berens, St. Patrick’s Day parade
Plus, City Theater in Biddeford presents the musical ‘The Secret Garden.’
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Guides, Life & Culture, Local & State, Things to Do
25 karaoke spots in southern and central Maine where you can belt it out
Many restaurants and bars include karaoke on their entertainment schedules.
Posted inBoys Hockey, Sports, Varsity Maine
Showdown of defending champs highlights Maine boys hockey state finals
Thornton Academy readies for Class A title fight with Cheverus/Yarmouth, while the Hampden and York co-ops face off for the Class B crown.
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York boys hockey co-op wins B South title over Gorham/Massabesic
The second-seeded Wildcats reach their first state final since 2017.