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Maine art teachers to show work at Saco Museum
SACO —The Saco Museum will present Changing Seasons, an exhibition by the Maine Art Education Association. Works by members of MAEA will be on display at the Saco Museum from Feb. 10 through May 3, 2024. Changing Seasons includes oil and water color paintings, prints, ceramic, fused and stained glass, mixed media, and fiber arts […]
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SMS named state winners in Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Contest
The only middle school among the six state finalists to win $12K and move on to the national competition.
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Hollis Buxton Democratic Party to hold caucus
The 2024 Hollis Buxton Democratic Party Caucus will take place 1 p.m. Feb. 4, at Buxton Town Hall, 185 Portland Road. Doors open at noon for voter registration, candidate presentations and social engagement. Light refreshments will be served. The caucus will take place from 1 to 2 p.m. Elections will be held for local committee […]
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BMS Drama Club’s production of ‘Finding Nemo JR.’ takes place Feb. 8 and 9
BIDDEFORD — Disney and Pixar’s “Finding Nemo JR.” is playing at Biddeford Middle School’s Performing Arts Center on Thursday, Feb. 8, and Friday, Feb. 9, at 6:30 p.m. each evening. The 60-minute musical, designed for middle school-aged performers, is based on the 2003 Pixar film “Finding Nemo.” The Biddeford Middle School Drama Club’s cast includes […]
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Winter in Maine brings WinterFest to Biddeford
It’s winter in Biddeford in February and that can only mean one thing, it’s time for the annual Biddeford WinterFest — a cabin-fever busting weekend of snow and fun-filled events taking place Feb. 9-11. For 11 years, local organizations and the City of Biddeford have partnered to host outdoor fun and special performances during a […]
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Many eligible Maine people could overlook valuable tax credits this tax season
At tax time, which began Jan. 29, hundreds of Maine people are eligible to receive federal and state Earned Income Tax Credits (EITC) and Child Tax Credits, which can provide a much-needed income boost and reduce any federal taxes owed. But, not everyone is aware of their eligibility. People who worked in 2023 could qualify […]
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From Augusta – Stopping PFAS from hurting Maine further
Since the discovery of the first PFAS-contaminated farm — Stoneridge Farm in Arundel in 2017 — Maine has been leading the way when it comes to dealing with the issue of PFAS contamination. We have passed several bills to require testing, set standards in our drinking water, and provide resources to our hard-hit farming community. […]
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Ecomaine challenges Maine students to innovate and upcycle waste
Maine’s sustainable waste management leader encourages students to repurpose waste items into usable creations, diverting them from landfills.
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TA students inducted into National Honor Society
On Sunday, Jan. 14, the Thornton Academy 10th through 12th grade students pictured were inducted into the National Honor Society. To be excepted into the NHS, students must qualify under the organization’s four pillars, which include: Scholarship — Per national guidelines, at a minimum, students must have a cumulative GPA of 85, B, 3.0 on […]