Public policies and private initiatives are aimed at making it easier for students to get dependable meals.
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DHHS opens temporary Biddeford office
The department closed its permanent office in Biddeford because of the condition of the building.
Biddeford awarded $7.5 million FAA grant for airport upgrades
The grant will be used to pay for improvements to the runway, taxiway and tarmac at the municipal airport.
UNE researchers harvest kelp from farm in Saco Bay
The goal is to grow the algae on a large scale in the open ocean as a source of biofuel.
Dressbarn to close stores, including 5 in Maine
The parent company continues to operate Ann Taylor, Loft, Lane Bryant and other stores.
Judge tosses lawsuit over Biddeford’s plan to charge for parking
The court determined the lawsuit wasn’t filed in time, but resident Jason Litalien says he’ll file a new complaint in federal court.
After bouncing around for years, teen makes a home of her own in Biddeford
Janie Johnson first became homeless at 14. Five years later, she’s moved into a home of her own.
Jackman airport one of 3 in Maine awarded federal funds
Airports in Biddeford, Eastport and Jackman will each get a portion of $13.8 million in federal Department of Transportation funds.
Biddeford couple arrested in alleged assault and kidnapping
A woman told police the couple beat her and held a knife to her throat.
Hollis man drops claims against Biddeford in ongoing sex abuse lawsuit
Bertrand Girard will continue to pursue his lawsuit against the former Biddeford police officer he alleges abused him from 1977 to 1982.