Fiber Materials Inc. and bluShift Aerospace are among the companies in the state working on the future of space exploration.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Judge owes apology to man alleging abuse
It’s been 16 years since The Boston Globe exposed widespread sexual abuse and a culture of coverup within the Roman Catholic Church. Since then, sex assault scandals involving the U.S. military, universities, Hollywood, Congress and a wide array of businesses have reinforced the same two points: Sexual predators take advantage of people who are less […]
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Posted inLocal & State, News
Judge rules for Biddeford and its police chief in sexual abuse lawsuit
U.S. District Judge Lance Walker says Matt Lauzon ‘buried his head in the sand’ by not coming forward with his claims sooner.
Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State
Sturgeon, America’s forgotten dinosaurs, returning to Maine, Midwest, Florida
Increased numbers of sturgeon are appearing in the cold streams of Maine, the lakes of Michigan and Wisconsin, and the coffee-colored waters of Florida’s Suwannee River.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
North Carolina company buys Biddeford rope maker
The operations of Sterling Rope Co. – which manufactures ropes for technical climbing, search and rescue, and industrial safety – will not be affected by the sale, new owners say.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Vegetables packaged at Biddeford plant are recalled because of Listeria concerns
The owner of the food-processing plant said the fresh vegetable products are sold under brands including Trader Joe’s and Green Giant Fresh.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Lifeguard shortage makes summer staffing a challenge on southern Maine beaches
The state and several towns have increased starting pay to try to recruit more lifeguards for public beaches.
Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State, News
Crowning the ‘Queen of Biddeford’ at Franco-American festival
On the second day of the annual celebration of the city’s cultural heritage, 92-year-old Yvonne Gallucci is named the Miss La Kermesse Mémère.
Posted inOutdoors, Sports
A fish-crazed Mainer points us toward some of the best spots to land stripers
Our list of 12 go-to spots comes from Mike Giroux, who has chased the fish for almost a quarter-century – and caught plenty.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Supporting school nutrition is an investment in our future
Public policies and private initiatives are aimed at making it easier for students to get dependable meals.