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Tag: University of New England
NEWS | UNE pier saga could be coming to an end
The Saco River Corridor Commission voted Wednesday to approve a time extension for the University of New England’s controversial research pier project
NEWS | Public hearing offered a heated exchange, and divided comments about UNE’s research pier proposal
Saco River Corridor Commissioners listened to more than 90 minutes of public testimony about a controversial research pier and how it might violate a 2001 ruling
OPINION | Mayor LaFountain, It’s Time to Stop Fighting UNE
Why is the city of Biddeford still fighting a project that has already been approved? Let’s examine our city’s priorities.
NEWS | Just one issue could finally determine the fate of UNE’s controversial pier proposal
A public hearing on Wednesday will likely focus on whether a 25-year-old state ruling will prevent tree clearing and the construction of a necessary access road along the shore of the Saco River.
NEWS | Mired in controversy, UNE touts their opinion poll results
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.”
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.
In-Depth | A battle of wills plays out as the UNE pier controversy continues
This is the third installment in a multi-part series of articles that examines the ongoing saga of issues connected to the University of New England’s controversial research pier project
NEWSLETTER | Growing up with you
It looks like summer is finally here, and there is a lot of news happening in Biddeford — even as many of us try to slow down and take advantage of the beautiful weather.
LETTER | Ignoring harbormaster input does not serve Biddeford’s interest
“A report from UNE pier engineers to city of Biddeford clearly shows UNE’s intent to ignore our local harbormaster’s input on pier location. It does so by showing that all other pier permits will be secured before a permit from Biddeford itself.
