Saco Ward 6 City Councilor Jodi MacPhail and City of Saco Communications Director Emily Roy will be presenting a special children’s book reading together Saturday, Feb. 8 at 2 p.m. at The Saco Scoop as a part of the “Storytime at The Scoop” —Read to ME literacy series. Intended to help build children’s literacy abilities, […]
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Maine Rep to feature family friendly fare Friday, Feb. 7
BIDDEFORD — Fresh off their sold-out performance this past weekend Maine Rep invites families to get the kids out of the house Friday night and catch some family-friendly improv comedy, as The Chamber of Comedy presents their G-rated Family-Friendly First Friday comedy performance Friday, Feb. 7 at 8 p.m., with all tickets just $10. The […]
York County Republicans to meet Feb. 11
The York County Republican Committee monthly meeting will take place Tuesday, Feb. 11, at the Commissioners Meeting Room, York County Government Building, 149 Jordan Springs Road, Alfred. Doors open 6:30 p.m.; the business meeting will run from 7 to 8:30 p.m. There will be an election of a new YCRC At-Large State Committee Representative and […]
‘The Maine Birthday Book’ featured at WinterFest
Author Tonya Shevenell has roots in Biddeford.
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Maine Catholic youth to score donations during “Souper” Bowl of Caring on Feb. 1-2 SACO — While the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers will be racking up points during Sunday’s Super Bowl, young Catholics from around Maine will be busy scoring donations to benefit those in need through the “Souper” Bowl of Caring. […]
County employees recognized for years of service
Commissioners note those with 5, 10, 15, 20 25 and 30 years.
Library Links: Festival that aides Saco organization is wrapped up
Even though the sometimes tedious task of lots of wrapping (of gifts) is still fresh in many people’s memories, I’d like to take a moment to wrap-up something else: our 15th Festival of Trees concluded a couple of weeks ago. As I write this, the vacuum cleaner is making a valiant effort to collect a […]
ATX Advisory Services relocates to Biddeford
BIDDEFORD — ATX Advisory Services recently relocated their headquarters to Biddeford after outgrowing their office in Wells. Co-founders Brendan Abbott and Mark DiGiovanni said the city’s downtown revitalization was key in deciding to move their headquarters to Biddeford, according to a press release from The Biddeford + Saco Chamber of Commerce + Industry. “We have […]
Peace rally to take place in Biddeford on Sunday, Jan. 26
BIDDEFORD — Residents of Biddeford and southern Maine are gathering Sunday, Jan. 26 at 4 p.m. at Mechanics Park in Biddeford for the ‘People for Peace’ rally. Attendees are encouraged to bring candles in jars, posters/banners, and to dress warmly. The purpose of the rally, organizers say, is for people to come together to say […]
Homeless count takes place in Biddeford Wednesday, Jan. 29
BIDDEFORD — An annual count of the local homeless population will take place in Biddeford on Wednesday, Jan. 29. The purpose of The Point in Time Count is to provide a better understanding of the factors contributing to homelessness. “The information collected helps us in our work to end homelessness,” according to a press release […]