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. […]

High Achievement, eighth grade: Jaydon Agosto, Rory Beaudoin, Erik Butts, Amelia Carestia, Alexander Chan, Jason Chen, Jeremiah Chessie, Boston Cochrane, Jazmyn Cote, Lindsay DesRoberts, Rachael Fox, Nora Freeman, Faegan Gray, Kalina Kontsas, Allison Lefebvre, Renee LeProhon, Emma Lizotte, Laura Lynch, Tyler MacVane, Jack Mahoney, Hannah Nguyen, Catherine Nightingale, Aleksandar Rakovic, Guinevere Robbins, Sebastian Shields, Cody […]

The very idea of a bird is a symbol and a suggestion to the poet … his frame charged with buoyancy and his heart with song. ~John Burroughs A few nights ago, I noticed that my cat was spending a bit more time than usual at my bedroom window. She seemed intent on something out […]

BIDDEFORD — The Southern Maine Agency on Aging’s, or SMAA, Sam L. Cohen Center in Biddeford needs volunteer drivers to pick up and drop off members using a Cohen Center car or van. Volunteers are needed mornings and afternoons, Monday through Friday. Driving experience, a clean driving record, and the ability to pass a background […]

SACO — GriefShare is a safe, loving, accepting and informational faith-based support group for people who have experienced the death of a loved one. At GriefShare, you will find encouragement, comfort, and help in grieving the death of a spouse, child, parent, sibling, other family member, or friend.   No matter what the cause of […]