Jim Bennett of Biddeford has been elected to serve as potentate.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Biddeford woman details childhood abuse allegations against family friend
Julia Russell, 36, is suing Philip Chenevert, 73, in federal court, accusing him of sexually abusing her when she was between 6 and 8 years old.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Man accused in lawsuit of assaulting girls in ’90s says medical conditions make that impossible
Julia Russell is suing Philip Chenevert, a former family friend who she says sexually abused her as a young girl.
Posted inMaine
Southern Maine residents say they’re being priced out of once-affordable city
A Biddeford task force has spent the last year looking at strategies to preserve and create affordable housing as revitalization makes the city a more desirable place to live.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Former House Speaker Fecteau to advise Gov. Mills on housing, workforce initiatives
As a senior adviser, Fecteau will help develop policy solutions for housing development and land use, as well as workforce, innovation and economic opportunities.
Posted inMaine, News
Two men settle claims of sexual abuse against former Biddeford police officer
They claimed Norman Gaudette sexually abused them when they were teenagers. He was investigated at the time but never charged.
Posted inCommunity, Connections
Southern Maine wildlife refuge calendar available
The 2023 Friends of Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge wall calendar is available to advance order. All proceeds beyond the costs associated with the calendar will be used directly in the Friends’ mission to support the refuge’s preservation of land for migratory birds and local wildlife, according to a news release from Anne Post Poole […]
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Biddeford Starbucks workers join nationwide ‘Red Cup Rebellion’ strike
Striking workers are demanding Starbucks fully staff union stores and bargain in good faith.
Posted inFood, Maine
Rising costs stretch food pantries as demand peaks
Preble Street has seen a 30% increase in food costs this year as pantries across southern Maine expect this to be their busiest year on record.
Posted inBusiness, News, Schools & Education
UNE team gets $6.6 million grant to explore eye pain, potential treatments
With the National Eye Institute award, a University of New England scientist will look at how eye damage takes its physical and emotional toll.