ShareBIDDEFORD — Realizing the pandemic has been especially difficult for senior residents of Biddeford who are home bound and isolated, the Biddeford Recreation staff at the Ross Center at the J. Richard Martin Community Center is putting together activity boxes to deliver to their homes.Each box will contain new items like puzzles, word search books, playing cards and other activities to help pass the time. As well, organizers said the Recreation Department is also sending a variety of individually-wrapped goodies to enjoy.The Biddeford Recreation Department has purchased enough supplies...…ShareBIDDEFORD — Realizing the pandemic has been especially difficult for senior residents of Biddeford who are home bound and isolated, the Biddeford Recreation staff at the Ross Center at the J. Richard Martin Community Center is putting together activity boxes to deliver to their homes.Each box will contain new items like puzzles, word search books, playing cards and other activities to help pass the time. As well, organizers said the Recreation Department is also sending a variety of individually-wrapped goodies to enjoy.The Biddeford Recreation Department has purchased enough supplies...WW…

ShareThis computer screenshot of a 48-unit apartment building recently constructed by the John Flatley Company in Merrimack, N.H., is similar to one of the seven buildings proposed for a 56.7 acre lot in Saco off Lincoln and Bradley streets.SACO — Neighbors of a proposed 336-unit apartment complex off Lincoln and Bradley streets in Saco on land currently owned by the Lucinda Kimball Deering Trust will get another chance to ask questions at an online meeting with the developers on Thursday, Jan. 14.Then, the Planning Board is expected to review the site inventory and analysis and Master...…ShareThis computer screenshot of a 48-unit apartment building recently constructed by the John Flatley Company in Merrimack, N.H., is similar to one of the seven buildings proposed for a 56.7 acre lot in Saco off Lincoln and Bradley streets.SACO — Neighbors of a proposed 336-unit apartment complex off Lincoln and Bradley streets in Saco on land currently owned by the Lucinda Kimball Deering Trust will get another chance to ask questions at an online meeting with the developers on Thursday, Jan. 14.Then, the Planning Board is expected to review the site inventory and analysis and Master...WW…

ShareBiddeford Police Department Community Engagement Specialist Jacob Hammer, and Officer Justin Lavertue pause for a photo beside a coat drop-off bin in the lobby of the police department. The mission is to collect 250 new or gently-used coats by Jan 15.BIDDEFORD — Warm coats to keep out the chill would be welcomed by a number of Biddeford residents this winter, and so the Biddeford Police Department is partnering with the United Way of York County and others, spearheading a drive to collect 250 of them.“We were looking to perform some community service,” said Biddeford Police Department...…ShareBiddeford Police Department Community Engagement Specialist Jacob Hammer, and Officer Justin Lavertue pause for a photo beside a coat drop-off bin in the lobby of the police department. The mission is to collect 250 new or gently-used coats by Jan 15.BIDDEFORD — Warm coats to keep out the chill would be welcomed by a number of Biddeford residents this winter, and so the Biddeford Police Department is partnering with the United Way of York County and others, spearheading a drive to collect 250 of them.“We were looking to perform some community service,” said Biddeford Police Department...WW…

ShareSCARBOROUGH — Town Manager Tom Hall announced on Dec. 16 that Scarborough’s first responders are among one of three agencies selected in Cumberland County to begin administering COVID-19 vaccines.The state of Maine has selected three municipalities in each county to roll out the vaccine to first responders, Hall said. In Cumberland County, Scarborough is among Portland and Gorham to have been selected.“That’s a fairly narrow group: that’s fire, EMS, police and dispatch,” he said. “Though in Cumberland County that represents about 15,000 to 16,000 individuals.”As of Dec. 16, one drug...…ShareSCARBOROUGH — Town Manager Tom Hall announced on Dec. 16 that Scarborough’s first responders are among one of three agencies selected in Cumberland County to begin administering COVID-19 vaccines.The state of Maine has selected three municipalities in each county to roll out the vaccine to first responders, Hall said. In Cumberland County, Scarborough is among Portland and Gorham to have been selected.“That’s a fairly narrow group: that’s fire, EMS, police and dispatch,” he said. “Though in Cumberland County that represents about 15,000 to 16,000 individuals.”As of Dec. 16, one drug...WW…

ShareBIDDEFORD — As part of the City of Biddeford’s RiverWalk expansion and the redevelopment of the Pearl Street riverfront, a new park will be built along the Saco River. City officials want to hear feedback on concept design options.Information and the survey can be found at the website . There are three site concepts that can be viewed as the detailed explanation of each design that was presented to a group of in-person participants on Oct. 27 that can be found on the website.After reviewing the materials, those interested can scroll to the bottom of the page to rank the designs in...…ShareBIDDEFORD — As part of the City of Biddeford’s RiverWalk expansion and the redevelopment of the Pearl Street riverfront, a new park will be built along the Saco River. City officials want to hear feedback on concept design options.Information and the survey can be found at the website . There are three site concepts that can be viewed as the detailed explanation of each design that was presented to a group of in-person participants on Oct. 27 that can be found on the website.After reviewing the materials, those interested can scroll to the bottom of the page to rank the designs in...WW…

ShareBIDDEFORD – The Planning Board has been asked to review a proposal to expand the cultivation and manufacture of marijuana in Biddeford’s industrial zones and make a recommendation to the City Council.That was the decision at a recent City Council meeting, after lengthy debate about accommodating adult use marijuana in the city.A move that would have asked the Planning Board to also consider a zoning amendment that would have included downtown locales was defeated.Biddeford currently allows cultivation and manufacture of medical marijuana in Industrial Zones 1 and 2; the proposed...…ShareBIDDEFORD – The Planning Board has been asked to review a proposal to expand the cultivation and manufacture of marijuana in Biddeford’s industrial zones and make a recommendation to the City Council.That was the decision at a recent City Council meeting, after lengthy debate about accommodating adult use marijuana in the city.A move that would have asked the Planning Board to also consider a zoning amendment that would have included downtown locales was defeated.Biddeford currently allows cultivation and manufacture of medical marijuana in Industrial Zones 1 and 2; the proposed...WW…