Conroy-Tully Funeral Home was founded in 1959 by John Conroy and his brother-in-law Ralph Tully. Prior to that John served as manager of the family’s funeral home in Biddeford, Maine and Ralph was manager of M & P and American Theaters . The...
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Facts about the city
Biddeford Pool is a large tidal pool, located off Saco Bay south of the mouth of the Saco River on the south coast of Maine. It is approximately 6 miles southeast of downtown Biddeford, to which it is connected via State Route 208. The town of Kennebunkport is 3 miles southwest, connected via State Route 9.Biddeford Pool is the site of Maine's first recorded permanent settlement, then called Winter Harbor (not to be confused with present-day Winter Harbor, Maine). In the winter of 1616-1617, Richard Vines, a physician, resided here as part of the colonization efforts of Sir Ferdinando Gorges, lord proprietor of Maine. An early village developed on the north side. In 1688, Fort Mary was built near the pool's entrance. The former Fletcher's Neck Lifesaving Station, closed in 1971 and on the National Register of Historic Places, still stands at Ocean Avenue and Fourth Street.During World War II the Biddeford Pool Military Reservation was established from 1942 to 1945, on what is now the Abenakee Golf Club. It had four circular concrete platforms called \"Panama mounts\" for 155 mm guns, three of which remain today.The small harbor hosts both vacationers and lobstermen. Its water level fluctuates from a large navigable body during high tide to mostly mudflats during low tide. The only exception is the deep mouth, where a gut is located which is naturally dredged by tidal current. It is locally known as \"The Gut.\" Consequently, this is the area where most boats are moored. Wood Island Light is located about a mile offshore to the northeast. Biddeford Pool is bounded by the mainland to the south and west, by Hills Beach to the north, and by East Point to the east. The area is a popular summer destination for visitors from as far south as Florida and as far west as California. The pool is surrounded by tall grass salt marshes that are home to a variety of birds and other wildlife. East Point Sanctuary, maintained by the Maine Audubon Society, is considered to be one of the premier birding spots on the northeast coast. Mile Strech Road, a sandy strip of beach which connects the neighborhood of Biddeford Pool to the mainland, is a notable tombolo.Points of interest around Biddeford Pool include the Biddeford coastal neighborhoods of Hills Beach, Fortune's Rocks, and Granite Point; and the Kennebunkport coastal area of Goose Rocks.
Biddeford Pool Obituaries
It was written by Cincinnati Enquirer and Cincinnati Post on August 15th, 1915 that John W Harper passed away in Biddeford Pool, Maine. Harper was 84 years old. Send flowers to share your condolences and honor John W's life.
It was disclosed on July 8th, 1901 that Dix Weaver Sattler died in Biddeford Pool, Maine. Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Dix Weaver's life.
It was disclosed that Mary Victoria Halstead (Banks) passed away in Biddeford Pool, Maine. Ms. Halstead was 76 years old and was born in Cincinnati, OH. Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Mary Victoria's life.
History
It is approximately 6 miles southeast of downtown Biddeford, Maine to which it is connected via State Route 208 (Maine) Route 208. East Point Sanctuary, maintained by the Maine Audubon Society, is considered to be one of the premier birdwatching spots on the northeast coast. In 1708, Fort Mary was built near the pool's entrance. The area is a popular summer destination for visitors from as far south as Florida and as far west as California.
Biddeford Pool is the site of Maine's first recorded permanent settlement, then called Winter Harbor.
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