University of New England dental students, faculty, and professional staff provided 46 children with free oral health education, dental screenings, cleanings, fluoride, and sealants as part of Give Kids A Smile, the American Dental Association Foundation’s annual volunteer initiative. Children from Old Orchard Beach’s Jameson Elementary School and Loranger Memorial School came to UNE’s Oral […]
March 2020
Free Baptist Church has new pastor
Sometimes known as the Eight Corners Church, The Scarborough Free Baptist Church has a new pastor. Pastor Michael Dalton joined the staff of the church in October and will compliment Pastor Ron Robinson as co-pastors. Scarborough Free Baptist Church began as a church in 1831 in Cape Elizabeth, and 10 years later moved to Eight […]
York County Republicans to Meet at Wells Library ON March 11
There is a day and location for York County Republican Committee monthly meetings for 2020. It will now be held the second Wednesday of the month in the new Community Program Room at the Wells Public Library, 1434 Post Road, U.S. Route 1. The next meeting will be Wednesday, March 11. Doors open 6:30 p.m.; […]
St. James School in Biddeford ready for “March Madness”
BIDDEFORD —”March is always a long month in schools,” said Nancy Naimey, principal of St. James School in Biddeford. “So, we thought, “Let’s try to plan a month long initiative that promotes our S.A.F.E. mission each day.’” The result? “March Madness” and a schedule of events and activities that celebrate the school’s commitment to S.A.F.E. […]
Library Links: A not-so-famous Saco Valley painter
Probably the artist that holds the record for the most works in the Saco Museum collection is Gibeon Elden Bradbury. Bradbury grew up in Salmon Falls. Throughout his life, he never lost touch with, or interest in, the natural world surrounding the Saco River, and it became the primary focus of his art, providing us […]
Alienated Grandparents Anonymous will hold a meeting Tuesday
WELLS — Alienated Grandparents Anonymous (AGA) Support Group Meeting will take place Tuesday, March 10, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at Wells Public Library, 1434 Post Road, Wells. AGA provides information and support to grandparents who have been cut off from access to their grandchildren. Meetings are held monthly on the second Tuesday. FMI, email: AGAYorkCo@gmail.com or […]
Biddeford High School Music Program receives donation
BIDDEFORD — For the fourth year in a row, Joe Boucher has delighted City Theater audiences and Winterfest participants with his unique talent. This years’ concert, on Jan. 31, was a tribute to the music of Elton John and Billy Joel, and not only featured Boucher and his band, but also included the guest appearance […]
Abstract Figure Drawing & Painting: Beyond the Literal workshop to be held at Engine
BIDDEFORD — Engine will present Abstract Figure Drawing & Painting: Beyond the Literal workshop by artist Bess Cutlerfor an immersive creative experience. Abstraction, in this class, is seeing and composing the essence of the model’s pose, to go beyond the literal, to see them in terms of shapes, gestures, lights and darks, and not the […]
UNE hosts Rwandan children’s advocate Patrick Kiruhura and exhibit of self-taught Rwandan artists’ paintings
BIDDEFORD — The founder of a Rwandan nonprofit that provides personal development and education to homeless and vulnerable children in the country’s capital of Kigali will speak at the University of New England’s Biddeford Campus Center on March 24, from 5 to 7 p.m., in the Campus Center. Patrick Kiruhura, co-founder of Rwanda’s Root Foundation, […]
Upcoming events for Maine Educational Opportunity Center
SACO — The Maine Educational Opportunity Center will be hosting free workshops entitled Essentials of College Planning for adults 19 and older at • Saco UMA Center, 4 Scamman St., Suite 18, on Thursday, March 26 at 10 a.m. and Thursday, April 2 at 10 a.m. To register or for more information, call 1-800-281-3703 or visit […]