Any Franco who grew up in Southern Maine has probably had this discussion. What is the secret to a good pork pie and, more importantly, how is tourtière pronounced? My aunt brought tourtière to Christmas dinner this year and conversational mayhem ensued. There are many variations on the classic dish, not only the recipe, but […]
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Emergency management agencies forming a regional initiative
The Cumberland and York County Emergency Management Agencies are forming a regional initiative called the Southern Maine Public Private Partnership, or SMP3. SMP3 is a network of corporate, private and public partners, including grocers, restaurants, retailers and healthcare organizations, that is pooling its expertise and capabilities to better equip businesses and the state to respond […]
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Attend Maine renewable energy options workshop at McArthur Library
Come to one of two free workshops to learn about renewable energy with Maine Green Power Outreach Coordinator Heather Craig. MGP is a voluntary green power program overseen by the Maine Public Utilities Commission that provides Maine electricity customers the option to support Maine-made renewable energy on the electric bills. Heather will discuss the importance […]
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Maine Rep has new show starting Friday, Jan. 10
BIDDEFORD — Taking a break from Improv comedy, Nora and Delia Ephron’s award winning play, “Love, Loss, and What I Wore” takes the Maine Rep stage for five performances over the next two weekends, opening Friday, Jan. 10, and running Friday and Saturday nights through Jan. 18 at 8 p.m., with a special Sunday matinee […]
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Give one last gift – the gift of life – this holiday season
Free Red Cross long-sleeved T-shirts will be given to those who donate through Jan. 5.
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Lovejoy: From the urban wilderness
Winter is nature reminding us of who’s in charge.
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Ribbon cutting held for OOB business
The Old Orchard Beach Chamber of Commerce held a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony yesterday for Anna Ayotte and Pete Herbst, Owners of Red Door Market & Deli, located at 113 Saco Ave. The ceremony was held to highlight the Chamber’s newest member, which opened in June. Members of the Chamber, community members and friends were in […]
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One beach One Book, many readers
I was returning from another walk on the beach, when I came across Libby Library’s mascot, Libby Lobster, along with his shelfmates Chandler Crab and Popham Puffin in the midst of a wonderful, slap-up holiday celebration. I approached them out of curiosity, and asked if I could join in. “Sure!” Libby exclaimed. “Have some kelpnogg!” […]
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Gretel’s Christmas visitor
A woman named Gretel lived in a cottage at the end of a stony path high in the mountains. In the summer, it was perfect — sweet breezes, spectacular sunsets, flowers from a nearby meadow. Bounty from her small garden, a brown cow and a sturdy apple tree fed her, along with bread she made […]
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Saco councilor starts newsletter
Saco Ward 6 City Councilor Jodi MacPhail will be introducing a community newsletter, “The Ward 6 Advocate,” that will be released in December in print form and distributed throughout the local downtown/Ward 6 community at various stores, restaurants and public spaces in Saco. “The purpose of this quarterly newsletter will be to reach out with […]