Dentists, dental specialists, hygienists, dental assistants, and office staff members throughout the state volunteered their time Nov. 1 to provide free care during the 11th annual Dentists Who Care for ME. Nearly 300 patients received free care, valued at almost $85,000, during this year’s event. The program offers basic oral care services (cleanings, fillings, or […]
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Applications available for 2020 Master Gardener Volunteer program in York County
York County, Maine – Applications are now available for the 2020 University of Maine Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Volunteer training in York County. Classes will meet Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Jan. 29 through mid-June at the Kennedy Center, 15 Oak St., Springvale (unless otherwise noted). Participants will receive more than 70 hours of […]
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York County Shelter Programs’ Holiday Fundraiser underway
ALFRED — York County Shelter Programs has begun its annual holiday fundraising drive and hopes that people throughout the county will dig deep to help their neighbors who are most in need. “As the holidays approach, and many of us consider the gifts we will give to our families and friends, we are asking people […]
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St. James students in Biddeford leave clothing in local park for people in need
They also deliver clothing to Seeds of Hope.
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Program that helps people in recovery receives donation
The Family Restored, a local nonprofit that helps families pay for treatment and recovery housing costs for loved ones struggling with addiction, has received a $5,000 donation from Saco & Biddeford Savings Institution (SBSI). Drug abuse in Maine has risen in recent years, and in 2017, the state ranked among the top 10 in opioid-related […]
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Saco Middle School names Student of the Month
Eighth-grader Nate Carnevale is the recipient of the inaugural award
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Library Links: The festival is here!
Every year for the past 15, the Dyer Library and Saco Museum have been the site of the Festival of Trees, a grand celebration of the Christmas season, as well as an important fund raiser for our small, non-profit organization. You’ve heard of it, I’m sure! Just one aspect of the festival is our raffle. […]
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City Theater’s ‘It’s A Wonderful Life: Live From WVL Radio Theatre’ – precious and priceless!
It’s hard to find someone who isn’t a fan of the classic 1946 Frank Capra fantasy drama “It’s A Wonderful Life.” For many, it’s the essential kick-off to the Christmas season that couldn’t get better. But this wildly wonderful presentation by Biddeford City Theater hits a bullseye with a “live radio broadcast” that provides unexpected […]
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Oldies Dance Group makes $6,200 donation to Ronald McDonald House
YORK COUNTY — Rock n’ Roll is here to stay and a York County organization has found a way to make it pay for a deserving local charity. On Oct. 12, York County’s Oldies Dance Group staged the 17th Rock n’ Roll Oldies Dance at the Eagle’s Hall in Biddeford selling 300 tickets in just four […]
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Churches in Saco, Biddeford, Old Orchard Beach, and Lyman to help local families in Toys for Tots Campaign
SACO — In an effort to be mindful of those who go without, Good Shepherd Parish will assist the Northern York County Toys for Tots Campaign during December. Through Sunday, Dec. 15, large toy collection boxes can be found in all of the parish’s churches (Most Holy Trinity Church, 271 Main St., Saco; St. Joseph […]
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