rtesy AMVETS Post 1 volunteers purchased, wrapped, and delivered Christmas gifts to the residents of the Maine Veterans’ Home in Scarborough. “We got a whole truck load!” said Lionel Lamontagne, post 2nd vice commander as he was welcomed by Katie Berthiaume, director of Recreational Therapy at the veterans’ home. She said, “Donations like these from […]
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From Augusta – A New Year’s wish: Stay warm this winter
Happy New Year! It’s officially 2024. While it’s a time of fresh starts and new beginnings, as Mainers, we are still facing another few months of frigid temperatures and winter storms. My family and I are still preparing for the weeks ahead, and I’m sure you and your family are, too. That’s why I would […]
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Library Links: Welcome the New Year at Libby Library
The hustle and bustle of the holidays has ended, and we’re now, truly, settling in for our long winter full of actual silent nights. It’s almost January, the beginning of a new year. January is a funny time of year — both hopeful and full of possibility, but also, as a community that welcomes seasonal […]
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Pathfinders provide holiday gift baskets
Since 2013 during the holiday season, the Saco Pathfinders Snowmobile Club, has provided six holiday dinner baskets delivered by the First Parish Congrational Church in Saco. Three of these baskets were delivered for Thansgiving and three for Christmas. The Snowmobile Club clears, maintains and grooms approximately 42 miles of trails in Saco, Scarboro, Biddeford and […]
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Maine DHHS extends deadline for SNAP recipients to apply for help replacing food
Recipients now have until Jan. 18 to apply for benefits to replace food lost as a result of last weeks’s storm.
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AMVETS breakfast benefits Toys for Tots
When Santa’s helpers need helpers, Northern York County Toys for Tots volunteers showed up to pick up toys from AMVETS Post 1, in Biddeford. In addition to the toys, was a cash donation from the proceeds of the December AMVETS breakfast. The post kitchen prepared and served over 130 breakfasts. “It was a good breakfast; […]
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Veterans graves get wreaths thanks to AMVETS Post 1 volunteers
On a recent, Saturday morning earlier this month, beneath sunny, warm skies, 12 AMVETS Post 1 volunteers placed hundreds of Christmas wreathes on veterans’ graves throughout Woodlawn Cemetery. Wreaths were provided by Wreathes Across America. Graves of many veterans were previously marked with small red flags by cemetery staff. This helped volunteers locate and place […]
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Thornton Academy Student Council coordinated effort to provide gifts for 11 families
SACO — Brooke Helgesen (left) and Kayleigh Corriveau (right) get a helping hand from Thornton Academy Sophomore Class Advisor Sarah Helgesen as they deliver wrapping paper and gifts for the Salvation Army’s Adopt A Family program. Brooke and Kayleigh are members of Thornton Academy’s Student Council, which coordinated the effort. Thornton students and staff sponsored […]
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Depositing joy! Town & Country’s new holiday initiative contributes $10,500 to local nonprofits
At an event announcing its new ’12 Days of Local Giving Local’ initiative, Town & Country staff present a contribution to its first recipient, The Locker Project. The credit union will be making a contribution to 12 nonprofits in Cumberland and York County from Dec. 5 -23. In addition to the contribution to The Locker […]
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Maine CDC encourages continued precautions against tick bites this winter
As Lyme cases reach record levels, ticks remain active.
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