Earlier this year, University of New England officials expressed frustration and said they felt as if they were being publicly attacked because of their plans to construct a 180-foot research pier on the Saco River. Today, those same officials are touting the results of a recent opinion poll that shows “strong public support for the school’s mission and reputation.”
Tag: Biddeford Gazette
NEWS | FBI says Tuesday morning raid is part of ‘an ongoing investigation’
Several residents of Biddeford’s Cathedral Oaks neighborhood reported a “heavy police presence” early Tuesday morning that included agents from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
According to witnesses, law enforcement officers were seen coming in and out of a single-family residence at 41 Cathedral Oaks Lane. Witnesses say it appears that “several boxes of documents” were taken from the home.
‘Dirty Rotten Scoundrels’ comes to City Theater
Biddeford’s City Theater is off to the French Riviera this summer July 17th – August 2nd with Broadway’s smash-hit musical comedy, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels.
NEWS | Fate of UNE pier could be decided next week
The city’s attorney says next week’s Saco River Corridor Commission meeting could give the city clarity about whether to issue a building permit for the controversial project
FEATURE | A La Kermesse love story
At the 1985 La Kermesse festival, a young couple met for the very first time; got stranded on the Ferris wheel and became engaged six months later — many others enjoy this year’s celebration
INTERVIEW | George ‘Pete’ Lamontagne
Lamontagne is the ultimate renaissance man: a talented cook, a former barber, an emergency medical technician, a local labor leader and a former politician who grew up eating porcupines and squirrels in one of Biddeford’s toughest neighborhoods.
FEATURE | A new way of looking at bipolar diagnosis
“Why am I dismissed as simply
mentally ill and not treated as a whole human being who is going through one of the most difficult transitions of my life?”
NEWS | Nightmare on Elm Street, Part II?
Unlike last year’s extensive sewer upgrade project that snarled traffic throughout the downtown area, construction activity for this ‘upgrade and safety’ project will take place during evening hours in order to minimize impacts to motorists, residents and business owners.
NEWS | Despite rumors, Biddeford’s election results are secured
The confusion was created when a portable drive containing local results was inadvertently swapped with a portable drive containing the city’s state primary results.
NEWS | City will pay interim manager $115 per hour and not require residency
The city of Biddeford will pay its incoming interim city manager a rate of $115 per hour and will not require him to live within the city limits.
