Husson University announces the names of students recently named to the President’s List, Dean’s List and Honors List for the Fall 2023 semester of the 2023-2024 academic year. Local students includ: Dylan Anderson of Dayton, President’s List; Taylor Beaulieu of Arundel, Honors; Jack Cote of Saco, Dean’s List; Carl Davis of Biddeford, President’s List; Aidan Donovan of Biddeford, President’s List; Liam […]
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TA Middle School presents ‘Shrek Jr.’
SACO —Thornton Academy is going green this month, as the TA Middle School performs “Shrek The Musical Jr.,” Jan. 26 – 28. The show follows the adventures of the green ogre, Shrek, who leads a cast of fairytale misfits on an adventure to rescue a princess and find true acceptance. The cast and crew of […]
Red Cross: Emergency blood shortage may delay medical procedures
Donors are urged to give now as the nation faces the lowest number of blood donors in decades; plus win a chance for a trip to Super Bowl LVIII.
Maine Water caps 2023 by supporting the hungry and children in need
The company donated 125 winter jackets and more than $8,050 in food assistance.
Donate new socks at Reny’s department stores through Jan. 31
AmeriCorps Seniors programs throughout Maine will be collecting new socks to donate to homeless shelters, soup kitchens, and organizations supporting those in need throughout the state. Take part in the Warm Heart, Warm Feet campaign by donating new pairs of warm socks at your local Reny’s Department Store through Jan. 31. Since 2019, the Warm […]
Wind and rain speak a language that cannot be ignored
Although as of this writing, there were thousands of households that remained without electricity days after the latest powerful storm, there is something to be said about those powers greater than our own that ultimately decide our fate from time to time. I love the wind, but, like most things, in moderation. I love hearing […]
Beyond the Headlines: York County to save lives with recovery center
Government should always be looking at how it can help and be part of the solution. While county government has limited options when it comes to acting beyond the typically smaller scope of our responsibilities, the $40 million American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) package provided to York County by the federal government enables us to think […]
Dayton Republicans to caucus Jan. 20 in Wells
Dayton Republicans will caucus at Wells High School on Saturday, Jan. 20, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. For information, call Joan Warren at 207-337-3157.
Saco & Biddeford Savings Institution announces new hire and promotion
Saco & Biddeford Savings Institution (SBSI) is promotes a staff member to be a senior vice president and hires another also as a senior vice president. John Bentley has been promoted to senior vice president, chief information officer. Bentley graduated from the University of Maine at Farmington and currently holds the ISACA Certification, Certified Information […]
Mark Jones transitions to CEO role at Saco & Biddeford Savings
At the start of the New Year, Mark Jones began leading Saco & Biddeford Savings as CEO and president as current CEO, Bob Quentin, transitions to retirement. Jones joined SBSI in 1985, after completing his education at the University of Southern Maine. During his time with the bank, he has gained progressively greater responsibilities. As […]