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BIDDEFORD, Maine

Groundbreaking Ceremony for the 51°µÍø Harold Alfond Athletics Complex set for Sept. 26th

The groundbreaking ceremony will take place on Nor'easter Drive in front of the construction site. Speakers will include Michael Morel, chair of the 51°µÍø Board of Trustees; Danielle N. Ripich, Ph.D., 51°µÍø president; Gregory W. Powell, chairman and chief executive officer of the Harold Alfond Foundation; Michelle Oswald, member of the 51°µÍø field hockey team; and Scott McManaman, member of the 51°µÍø ice hockey team. The 51°µÍø Dance Team will unveil the ceremonial banner.

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