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UNE hosts Stacey Abrams for MLK Celebration
The University of New England will welcome Georgia politician, lawyer, and voting rights champion Stacey Abrams as part of its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration on Wednesday, Jan. 22. UNE will host “A Conversation with Stacey Abrams” at noon at Innovation Hall on the University’s Portland Campus, 716 Stevens Ave., according to a press […]
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SMS names December Student of the Month
SACO — Seventh-grade student Branden Prak is the December Student of the Month at Saco Middle School. “Branden is kind and respectful. He is a quiet leader on our team, showing those around him a positive example of how students should conduct themselves in school,” science teacher Jen Tatro said. “He is also conscientious with […]
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The green is gone, but not for long
Once again, Nature has put everything to bed. The vibrant greens that colored our world from roughly May through September are now dulled as the trees and plants settle in for their long-awaited rest, or obliterated altogether. And it is a much-needed hiatus, considering how hard they work, not only to provide their own means […]
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Crow and Friend Crow
The crow flew west, lifted by a light breeze. From high in the sky, he viewed barren fields, a dusting of snow in shaded glens, a skim of ice on the river. His sharp eyes noticed a running fox and in the distance, cars speeding on the highway. The moist air carried the promise of […]
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Biddeford Savings and Mechanics Savings provide assistance to local food pantries
BIDDEFORD — Biddeford Savings and Mechanics Savings recently donated a total of $22,500 to local food pantries in their market areas to help fight the issue of food insecurity. Maine ranks 12th in the nation for food insecurity. People of all ages are struggling to put food on their tables, but the trend is most […]
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Apex Youth Connection hires Melissa Cilley as executive director
BIDDEFORD — After a year as interim executive and strategic consultant, Melissa Cilley will transition into executive director at Apex Youth Connection in Biddeford (formerly The Community Bicycle Center). Cilley is a consultant bringing 15 years of nonprofit leadership experience, including eight years as executive director of the Susan L. Curtis Foundation. “We’re thrilled to […]
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St. James honor roll
Grade four: Highest Honors — Brayden Houle and Lily Whitehurst; High — Addison Barrs, Faith Conant and Olivia Hunter; and Honors — Addison Dicianni, Grace Edstrom, Chloe Gendron, Isabel Huot, Logan LeBlanc, Ella Madden, Nicholas Searcy and Ellie Talmage. Grade five: Highest Honors — Ethan Pettyjohn; High — Griffin Ayres, Igor Bitencourt, Julia Blanchette, Rhys Cote, Cameon Huot, Cordelia […]
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Beyond the Headlines: Importance of civics education
Our democratic society depends on active, educated, and engaged citizens. When you turn 18, you don’t magically become informed, know how to vote, or what your values are. It’s critical we work to empower and educate the next generation about how their government works and the importance of getting involved in the political discourse through […]
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Biddeford alumni hockey game raises money for charity
The 7th annual Tiger Hockey Alumni game was held on Dec. 28 at the Biddeford Ice arena. There were over 60 players in attendance and over $4,000 was raised for the Desi scholarship fund, the “Jamming for Josh” medical fund and Project Graduation 2020. Organizers wish to thanks their sponsors. Gold sponsors include: Minuteman […]