If you’ve been to the Libby Library in Old Orchard Beach in the past few weeks, you may have experienced a difficult time finding a parking spot. While it can be frustrating not to be able to find parking, we (here at the library) are just thrilled by all of the fun and exciting things […]
Dina Mendros
Dina is Executive Editor for the Biddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, the Kennebunk Post, the Scarborough Leader and the South Portland-Cape Elizabeth Sentry. She is a born and bred Mainer living in Saco.
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Rotarians honor those leaving a legacy
SACO — Rotarian Bill Kany led the committee for the 2023 Annual Rotary Awards. The Club has made the effort to say thank you to people or organizations that make a difference in our communities since 1988 in giving out accolades for Private, Public and Humanitarian Awards and Vocational Service Awards. “Most people we have […]
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‘ChamberFest’ takes place July 13
The 3rd annual ChamberFest will take place once again in Mechanics Park in Biddeford on Thursday, July 13 from 5 to 7 p.m. Over the last couple of years, this has become a signature event for the Biddeford & Saco Chamber of Commerce. It is free and open to the public. ChamberFest is an opportunity […]
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Jacki Cone is TA Teacher of the Year
SACO — Math teacher Jacki Cone has been named Thornton Academy’s Teacher of the Year. Cone, a 2009 graduate of Thornton, returned to her alma mater and “quickly established herself as a collaborator who is eager to embrace all challenges, and someone who brings a consistent focus on student success — with an unrelenting commitment […]
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Local residents earn student honors
Saco resident, Cody Lesieur, has been named to Western New England University’s Dean’s List for the Spring 2023 semester. Select students have been named to the Spring 2023 Dean’s List at Roger Williams University. Local students include: Chris Balzano of Saco, Brad Cruver of Dayton, Max Goodwin of Biddeford, Gabriella Poulin of Saco, and Tobias […]
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Town & Country donation to ‘feed’ hundreds of older Mainers
Town & Country recognizes ‘Older Americans Month’ with significant contribution to feed older Mainers
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‘Sweet Charity,’ a musical, to be performed at Biddeford City Theater July 21-Aug. 6
City Theater in Biddeford presents “Sweet Charity,” the high-energy, dance-filled, comedic musical sensation July 21 through Aug. 6. The musical comedy premiered on Broadway in 1966, where it was directed and choreographed by Bob Fosse. It was nominated for 9 Tony Awards and won for Fosse’s choreography. With a tuneful, groovy mid-1960s score by Cy […]
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Salvation Army to hold large yard sale on July 15
OLD ORCHARD BEACH — One of the largest indoor yard sales ever held in the area, will take place at the historic Tabernacle at 104 Union Ave. in Old Orchard Beach, on Saturday, July 15. Because of COVID, the sale wasn’t able to be held for a couple of years, but this year it is […]
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Saco Greek festival to be in-person for first time since COVID
Admission for the event taking place July 14-16 is free.
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Author Karen Odden to speak at McArthur Library July 17
She answers, librarian Melanie Taylor Coombs’ questions about writing and her books.