Wabanaki Stories by Native American Storyteller and Historian, Anne Jennison, will be held Thursday, Nov. 9 at 6:30 pm,. at the McArthur Library in Biddeford. Amission is free, but attendees are encouraged to arrive early, as seating is limited. Each year the Biddeford Historical Society presents a day of celebration at the historic First Parish […]
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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Family,friends, food, and football at Libby Memorial Library
Nothing says fall quite like sitting all bundled up in the bleachers under the glare of the stadium lights on a crisp autumn evening and cheering one’s team to victory. We are so thrilled to be able to congratulate the Old Orchard Beach High School Gulls on their continued success on the field this season. […]
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From Augusta: Healing from the mass shooting in Lewiston
In the aftermath of the deadliest mass shooting in Maine’s history, I would like to share some of the resources available to help you, your family, your friends, your co-workers, and your neighbors process — and recover from — this traumatic event. Although the mass shooting did not occur in our district, Maine is a […]
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Saco district and community rally together to build outdoor classroom at CK Burns School
SACO – The Saco School Department officially unveiled the new outdoor classroom on the grounds of CK Burns School last week. Following messages of gratitude from Superintendent Jeremy Ray, Assistant Superintendent Meg Parkhurst, and Ck Burns Principal April Noble, the structure was dedicated to Project Green Schools, Jim Godbout Plumbing & Heating, and the Biddeford […]
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Obituary: Albert J. Daigle
Albert J. Daigle, born on May 16, 1940, to parents David and Claire (Frechette) Daigle, passed away on Nov. 1, 2023. He graduated from St. Louis High School in 1959, and earned a degree in Education from St. Anslem College in 1963. In 1970, he completed his graduate degree in Counseling from the University of […]
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My Place Teen Center “money well spent” York County officials say during tour
Center expected to open for kids in September 2024,
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York County Shelter’s food pantry struggling to meet Thanksgiving demand
Turkeys needed and welcome, pantry officials say.
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City officials celebrate completion of Pearl Street reconstruction
The project was made possible by a $1.2 million investment from the Economic Development Administration.
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In the Know: Passport Day in Scarborough: Your questions answered
Scarborough Community Services will be hosting a Fall Passport Day to help families and individuals with their passport processing outside of the normal schedule. Scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 22, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Community Services Hub (418 Payne Road), staff will assist with accepting new passport applications and minor passport renewals. […]
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From Augusta: My heart is with Lewiston
Maine has suffered a great loss. Unspeakable violence shook our state when a gunman killed 18 people and wounded 13 others at a bowling alley and a bar in Lewiston. The victims were children, parents, siblings, neighbors, and friends — all beloved members of their communities. Maine is one big small town, which caused grief […]