Volunteers from across York County, including people from Biddeford, Kennebunkport and Lyman were recognized by York County Commissioners recently with Spirit of America awards. Individuals and organizations are nominated for the awards by their municipalities. In Biddeford, residents Denis Letellier and Paul Gagne were recognized — Letellier for his involvement with the Biddeford Cultural and […]
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Biddeford Ready! partners with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Program to bring free books to Biddeford families
Biddeford Ready!, a program of United Way of Southern Maine (UWSM), has partnered with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to provide high-quality books to Biddeford families with children under 5. Parents and guardians with a Biddeford zip code can sign up for the program online and receive books every month, delivered directly to their homes, at […]
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Community Events
The North Saco Congressional Church on 126 Rocky Hill Road in Saco is having a Christmas Fair and Bake Sale on Saturday Nov. 18 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be crafts, bake goods, a White Elephant table and a soup or stew luncheon. FYI, call 207-282-0958. The 24th Annual Free Community Thanksgiving […]
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Fitch Ratings affirms UNE’s ‘A+’ credit status, upgrades outlook to ‘positive’
UNE is the sole institution of higher education in New England to receive an outlook revision to positive by Fitch so far in 2023.
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Avesta hires former Maine House speaker from Biddeford
The nonprofit housing develop also names a new person to its board.
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McArthur Library Board supports books for children recovering from trauma
BIDDEFORD — In 2013, Rebekah Lowell escaped from a decade of domestic abuse and captivity, bringing her young daughters with her. Before she bravely embarked on this daunting journey, she had resigned herself to the idea that a longtime dream of becoming an author was over. Today, she is an award-winning author, illustrator, and surface […]
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Saco & Biddeford Savings Institution announces senior management promotions
SACO — Saco & Biddeford Savings Institution (SBSI) is pleased to announce several senior management promotions throughout the bank. Bill Kany has been promoted to executive vice president and chief risk officer. This promotion will broaden his responsibilities while maintaining his current duties as in-house counsel. Kany oversees the bank’s Risk, Compliance, Audit, Human Resources and […]
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UNE students bring Christmas spirit to Biddeford’s downtown
BIDDEFORD — More than two dozen University of New England students convened in downtown Biddeford on a cold but sunny Saturday afternoon, Nov. 11, to give back to their community and bring holiday cheer to the city. Members of the Class of 2026 and students with the Office of Citizenship and Civic Engagement gathered to adorn […]
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Many march in Biddeford Saco Veterans Day parade
On a bright and cool Saturday morning last weekend, the Biddeford Saco Veterans Day Parade and Ceremonies honored local veterans. Local veterans groups marching in the parade included AmVets Post #1, American Legion Posts #26 and #96, and Veterans of Foreign Wars. For the first time since the pandemic in 2020, there were four marching […]
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Marine Toys for Tots announces Child Poverty Day initiative
Across the nation, 41% of children live at or below the poverty level, according to a Maine Toys for Tots press release. These children face obstacles and hardships every day of the year, and their parents struggle to provide even the basic necessities. As the holiday season approaches, many parents are feeling the effects of […]