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Smitty’s Cinema in Biddeford to close, citing pandemic

by Dennis Hoey May 4, 2020May 5, 2020

The family-owned chain says its theaters in Sanford, Windham, Topsham and Tilton, New Hampshire, will reopen as soon as they are allowed and can do so safely.

Local & State

Maine cities get new federal funds and plan to share with local businesses

by Gillian Graham May 4, 2020May 4, 2020

Biddeford expects to give grants to 20 businesses, while Portland and Cumberland County are also planning how to disburse money they’re receiving.

Op-Eds, Opinion

The Maine Millennial: Postal Service may become a COVID casualty

by Victoria Hugo-Vidal May 3, 2020May 3, 2020

We are in danger of losing an institution enshrined in our Constitution that offers a service that no private company would provide.

Local & State, News

Apartment building fire in Biddeford leaves at least 5 homeless

by Dennis Hoey April 22, 2020April 23, 2020

Several neighboring towns responded to Wednesday afternoon’s fire, which destroyed the upper level of a three-story apartment building in downtown Biddeford

Local & State, Maine Crime

Biddeford police not liable for 2012 murders, federal judge finds

by Megan Gray April 16, 2020April 21, 2020

The decision will end the case unless the mothers of two teenagers slain by James Pak file an appeal.

Local & State, News, Uncategorized

Portland and neighboring cities furlough hundreds of employees as pandemic hits finances

by Gillian Graham April 15, 2020April 16, 2020

Most of the furloughs have affected part-time or seasonal workers and are intended to avoid budget shortfalls over the next 2 months.

Community

Maine Catholic schools to hold virtual Spirit Week April 13-17

April 10, 2020April 10, 2020

To celebrate the successful launch of distance learning at Maine Catholic schools and in the spirit of fun and community, Maine Catholic School Spirit Week will be held from Monday through Friday, April 13-17. Each day will have a different theme, with students participating virtually from home through Google Classroom, Zoom, Facebook Live, YouTube, and […]