The state and several towns have increased starting pay to try to recruit more lifeguards for public beaches.
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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.
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Dressbarn to close stores, including 5 in Maine
The parent company continues to operate Ann Taylor, Loft, Lane Bryant and other stores.
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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.
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Biddeford couple arrested in alleged assault and kidnapping
A woman told police the couple beat her and held a knife to her throat.
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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.
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Biddeford man charged with trafficking crack cocaine
The Maine Drug Enforcement Agency says it arrested 65-year-old Reginald Gilbert following a 2-month investigation into the sale of crack cocaine near a school zone.
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Amtrak Downeaster hits and kills man in Biddeford
Police say the 42-year-old was walking on the tracks when he was hit by the train late Sunday afternoon.
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Men accused of hate crime in Biddeford now charged with attacking black man in Portland on same day
Maurice Diggins and Dusty Leo, accused of shouting racial epithets before both alleged assaults, face state and federal charges.
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Not your parents’ city anymore: Biddeford is now Maine’s youngest
Ignore the stereotype: A renaissance here has drawn a flood of fresh faces – and businesses – making the municipality’s median age plunge.