While at a family barbecue a few summers ago, one of my grown nephews encouraged me to try a new beverage. He claimed, “You will really love this Aunt N. It tastes just like the root beer that you had when you were a kid.” Hmm … This tempted me, so I took a sip, […]
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Wastewater superintendent honored with Operator of the Year Award
BIDDEFORD — Alex Buechner, the Superintendent of the City of Biddeford’s Wastewater Department, was honored with the Operator of the Year Award during New England Water Environment Association’s (NEWEA) 90th Annual Conference & Exhibit in Boston, Massachusetts. NEWEA’s Annual Conference gathers over 2,000 water professionals for several days of technical sessions, exhibitor displays, student poster […]
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Socks collected for those who need them
Senior Corps volunteers, Foster Grandparents, Senior Companions and RSVP, received 2,266 pairs of socks during their 2nd Annual Warm Heart, Warm Feet sock drive, held throughout Maine in partnership with Renys department stores, which were distributed to people who need them. At every Renys store statewide, volunteers and store staff collected socks throughout the month […]
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Community reading program kicks off March 3
One Beach One Book in Old Orchard Beach will have a kick-off program on March 3, in the community room of the library from 5 to 6:30 p.m. “Return to 47” is a trip back in time to the great Maine fires of 1947, presented by Shane Enger from the Old Orchard Beach Fire Department. […]
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Local residents receive academic honors
Saco resident Connor Northway, majoring in computer engineering/computer science, made the dean’s list for the fall semester at Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts. To achieve the dean’s list distinction, students must carry a full program of at least four courses, have a quality point average of 3.5 or greater out of a possible 4.0 and […]
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Old Social Security rule changed
Social Security Commissioner Andrew Saul announced a new final rule Tuesday, Feb. 24 changing an agency disability rule that was introduced in 1978 and has remained unchanged. The change has been opposed by many. The commissioner described the rule change as an “update.” But last year leading Congressional Democrates described it as “harmful” and “unjustified.” […]
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Biddeford’s Family Fun Festival wins 10th award
BIDDEFORD — The annual Family Fun Festival, a free community event in Biddeford offered as part of the National Night Out campaign each August, has received its 10th award from the National Association of Town Watch in the twelve-year history of the event. Mayor Alan Casavant presented the award plaque to the community at the […]
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SMS names January student of the month
SACO — Sixth-grade student Julia Gilbert is the January Student of the Month at Saco Middle School. Gilbert’s teachers on the Bradbury team at SMS said that she is an avid reader and writer, and recently started in the gifted and talented science class. “If Julia finishes her classwork early, you will find her nose […]
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Maine Catholic youth raise over $15,000 during “Souper” Bowl of Caring
PORTLAND — Young Catholics from around Maine raised over $15,000 and collected thousands of food items during a wildly successful “Souper” Bowl of Caring. The event, held on February 1-2, saw the young people gathering donations at several Maine parishes with 100% of the proceeds going to local charities that help tackle hunger in the […]
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We’re counting on you for the Census
Each month, my dogs’ dental chews cost $104. Flea and heartworm medications are about $15 each, times six (2 x 3 dogs so $90 monthly). Food is roughly $100. Treats and toys cost extra. A warm coat for my thin-coated Southern boy was about $30 and his belly bands (doggie pull-ups) were $23. I have […]