Christopher Betjemann, an experienced sailor, is joining an international expedition aboard a fiberglass sailing yacht into a region of polar bears and icebergs.
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Former Biddeford police officer denies sexual abuse allegations
Stephen Dodd says he had one consensual encounter with the man whose accusations of abuse led to a series of emotional City Hall meetings last year.
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FAA funds safety improvements at Biddeford airport
The Biddeford Municipal Airport is receiving more than $300,000.
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Plans to improve Wood Island Lighthouse move forward
The Biddeford Planning Board votes in favor of a contract zone that would allow a septic system to be installed at the keeper’s house.
Posted inAnimals, Local & State
Biddeford mill owners lead ducklings to water and watch them swim: See video
Actually, the newly hatched mallards make the trip from their rooftop nest to the Saco River in a construction bucket.
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Maine mallard mom makes rooftop nest, but what’s a duckling to do?
Employees of the Pepperell Mill Campus in Biddeford call the Maine Warden Service, which plans to lead the ducklings safely to water once they hatch.
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Two people die of opiate-related overdoses in two days in Biddeford
The overdoses came Tuesday and Wednesday, a week after police said a batch of heroin heavily laced with the synthetic opioid fentanyl was found circulating in town.
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LePage swears in Biddeford senator caught up in larger political tussle
Sen. Susan Deschambault takes the oath of office in the governor’s office four days after the governor canceled her swearing-in over an unrelated dispute with Democrats.
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Joanne Twomey certified to run for Maine Senate seat
The Secretary of State says the former Biddeford mayor submitted enough valid signatures despite a challenge of her petitions.
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LePage ready to swear in Biddeford Democrat as state senator
On Friday, the governor canceled the swearing-in ceremony after Democrats rejected one of his nominees.