Local students who made Stonehill College’s Spring 2024 Dean’s List include: Chloe Harding of Biddeford, Cody Ruff of Saco, and Matthew Page of Saco. Eliza Mason of Arundel, majoring in Film Studies & Production, made the spring 2024 semester Dean’s List at Hofstra University. The following students were named to the Dean’s List for Spring […]
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Things to Do, June 20
Saturday, June 23 The Cultural Cuisine event will be hosted by the Biddeford Cultural and Heritage Center at 1 pm. as part of the La Kermesse festival on West Street in Biddeford. Cultural Cuisine will be in the big tent offering samples of food from around the world. Join Ferry Beach Retreat & Conference Center […]
Seashore Trolley Museum celebrates opening of model railroad building
The Seashore Trolley Museum will host a celebration and grand opening of the Maine Central Model Railroad Building on Saturday, June 15, at its Kennebunkport campus. A cookout is planned from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and a ribbon-cutting led, by the Kennebunk-Kennebunkport-Arundel Chamber of Commerce, begins at 1 p.m. The model railroad layout was […]
Community News, June 20
Saco to host 53rd Annual Arts Festival Saco Main Street will host the 53rd Annual Arts Festival, set to take place in the heart of the city’s historic downtown on June 22 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Arts Festival features an array of local and regional artists showcasing their talents. The festival includes: […]
Community News, June 13
Biddeford Mills Museum relocates, reopens July 5 The Biddeford Mills Museum is relocating – just one floor up – in North Dam Building #18 on the Pepperell Campus. For this process, the museum door will be closed from June 16 through July 4. The new location will offer an even better view into the history […]
Local residents earn academic honors, graduate
Nicole Cyr of Saco, was awarded a BS in Global Business & Economics degree during Salve Regina University’s 74th commencement. The following local students were named to the Lasell Spring Dean’s List: Lily Stark of Saco and Mariah Vanegas of Biddeford. Springfield College has named Stacy Taylor from Biddeford to the dean’s list for academic […]
Things to Do, June 13
Friday, June 14 The Magic Moment with Edmund Bagnell at 7:30 p.m. at City Theater, 205 Main St., Biddeford. International touring singer and violinist Edmund Bagnell will perform a variety of genres from pop, to Broadway, County and more. Pianist Mark Hartman will join Edmund on stage for an evening of music and stories. Tickets […]
Library Link: Music, movies and more at Libby Memorial Library
If, like me, you’re interested in finding out more about contemporary music, and Southern Maine’s role in its development, you won’t want to miss local author Ford Reich’s presentation being held June 21 here at Libby Memorial Library. He’ll be here to discuss his latest book, “A Long, Long Time Ago: Major Rock and Roll […]
Things to Do, June 6
Friday, June 7 Maine Gay Men’s Chorus presents Broadway Gala, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., City Theater, 205 Main St., Biddeford. Songs are from “Jekyll & Hyde,” “South Pacific,” “Spamalot,” “The Fantasticks,” “Wicked,” and “Oklahoma.” Tickets are $2. FMI, 207-282-0849 or lsturdivant@roadrunner.com. Saturday, June 8 First Parish Bean Suppah, 5 to 6:30 p.m., First Parish Congregational […]
Community News, May 30
Genealogy workshop takes place June 1 The Greater Portland Chapter of the Maine Genealogical Society will hold an in-person genealogy workshop on Saturday, June 1, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the South Portland Congregational Church located at 301 Cottage Road. People are invited to bring their laptops to review and apply genealogy basics that […]