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Black Balloon event coming to Biddeford

February 15, 2026February 16, 2026 ~ Randy Seaver ~ Leave a comment

By RANDY SEAVER, Editor Ryan Paige of Biddeford sits behind a desk in his Main Street office and carefully considers his words while talking about the upcoming “Black Balloon Day” event that will be held on Saturday, March 7. Black Balloon Day is an annual event to remember people who have been lost to drug … Continue reading Black Balloon event coming to Biddeford

Turning addiction into something positive

August 17, 2025 ~ Randy Seaver ~ Leave a comment

Ryan Paige grew up in Biddeford, and he has now taken the worst part of his life and turned it into a resource that has helped hundreds of people achieve sobriety all across Maine. Paige, 43, has been sober and drug-free since 2019. Flash forward six years, and he is now running a statewide non-profit … Continue reading Turning addiction into something positive

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