Biddeford police arrest

Arundel man after chase

An Arundel man faces multiple charges after he allegedly led police on a high-speed chase on the Maine Turnpike.

Biddeford police on Aug. 17 arrested Jack Coffey, 51, on a charge of operating under the influence unrelated to the chase earlier that morning. Following the arrest in Biddeford, officers contacted State Trooper Bernard Campbell, who charged Coffey with a second OUI, eluding an officer and two counts of speeding.

Maine Department of Public Safety Spokesman Steve McCausland said Campbell stopped Coffey for allegedly speeding on the turnpike. Coffey then led police on a chase that ended in Arundel, according to police. Coffey’s pickup truck was found abandoned behind a garage and police believe he fled into nearby woods, McCausland said.

Coffey is free on bail pending a Sept. 28 appearance in York County Superior Court.

Big Brothers Big Sisters receives $15,000 grant

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Maine has received $15,000 from Op4G (Opinions4Good), a member-based online panel technology company.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Maine, with an office in Biddeford, received the one-time cash award for successfully recruiting 560 members to support the organization through Op4G membership. Big Brothers Big Sisters is one of 12 nonprofit organizations to receive awards that total $190,000.

The Op4G member panel is comprised of nonprofit supporters from around the country who participate in market research activities to benefit nonprofit organizations. Members agreed to donate at least 25 percent of their compensation to one of more than 300 Op4G nonprofit partners.

Big Brothers Big Sisters aims to make a positive difference in the lives of young people through professionally supported one-on-one relationships with adult volunteers. Anyone interested in becoming a volunteer or referring a child may call 773-KIDS or go to www.somebigs.org.

– Staff Writer Gillian Graham