BIDDEFORD — The City of Biddeford has recognized a set of exceptional employees and volunteers at their annual Employee and Volunteer Banquet. Maegan Lambert-Irish was named the City of Biddeford’s 2023 Employee of the Year. Lambert-Irish was hired by the Biddeford Police Department as the City’s first Substance Use Outreach Liaison in 2017. Throughout the […]
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From Augusta – Let’s stand up for domestic violence survivors
October brings leaf peeping, hayrides in apple orchards, and Halloween spirit. What you may not know is that October is also Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Nationally, one in four women and one in seven men have been the victim of severe physical violence by an intimate partner. Such violence affects more than 12 million people […]
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Biddeford Cultural and Heritage Center 2023 Hall of Fame recipients
BIDDEFORD — The Biddeford Cultural and Heritage Center has announced the sixth annual Biddeford Hall of Fame Award Winners for 2023, honoring those who have made significant contributions to the city and/or to the world at large. A ceremony was held Sept. 23 in the Biddeford City Hall Council Chambers to recognize the award recipients. […]
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Commit to Be Fit this Fall The Southern Maine Agency on Aging is keeping the heat up as the weather gets cooler with virtual exercise and yoga classes. These classes are drop-in, making them flexible to people’s schedules and desired regimens. Gentle Exercise classes meet once a week on Thursdays from 10 to 11 a.m. […]
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University of New England launches comprehensive fundraising campaign ‘Doing Our Part’
BIDDEFORD — The University of New England has launched its comprehensive fundraising campaign, “Doing Our Part.” UNE President James Herbert made the official campaign launch announcement at halftime during the University’s Homecoming football game against the University of Rochester on Saturday, Sept. 23. “Doing Our Part” represents a profoundly transformational moment for UNE, in which […]
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Local residents earn student honors
Emerson Allie, a Saco resident, was named to the 2023 spring semester dean’s list at Simmons University in Boston. Baker O’Leary of Saco is enrolled at Lehigh University as an undergraduate student. Southern New Hampshire University names the following locat students to the Summer 2023 Dean’s List: Kira Swimm of Saco, Karen Hicks of Biddeford […]
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Casella to take old trash cans free of charge for Old Orchard Beach residents Casella has agreed to take old trash cans at the Vallee Lane Transfer Station in Old Orchard Beach for free for residents through Sept. 22. History Walk to take place on trail in Saco on Sept. 23 Saco Valley Land Trust […]
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Library Link: September is library card sign-up month
The crowds are thinning. The traffic is dwindling. Kids are back in school, and another summer season has come to a quiet close here in Old Orchard Beach. We at Libby Memorial Library wrapped up the summer reading programs for both kids (with a concert featuring KindKids Music on a blustery Friday) and adults (with […]
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Biddeford City Theater opens new season Sept. 29 with production ‘Love, Loss, and What I Wore’
BIDDEFORD — City Theater in Biddeford is opening its 2023-24 season with “Love, Loss, and What I Wore” on Sept. 29. This intimate collection of stories by superstar sisters, Nora Ephron and Delia Ephron, and is based on the best-selling book by Ilene Beckerman. The show uses clothing, accessories, and the memories they trigger to […]
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‘Ten Talks’ take place Oct. 4 at Biddeford City Theater
BIDDEFORD — Countless residents have contributed to the success of Biddeford and Saco over the recent past. On Wednesday, Oct. 4 at the City Theater in Biddeford, those interested will have the opportunity to hear from 10 of them. The Chamber of Commerce’s inaugural “Ten Talks” event will feature 10 five-minute presentations from local leaders […]
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