Thornton Academy announced that 49 members of the class of 2023 graduated Summa Cum Laude, earning a grade point average of 4.0 or better. Punnisa “Mint” Amornsirikul of Samut Prakan, Thailand, received the Honor Roll Award, and was also recognized for excellence in AP Calculus BC, Honors Chemistry, AP Chinese, AP Physics C, AP Physics […]
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Community News – York County Republican meeting set for June 14
The York County Republican Committee will meet Wednesday, June 14, Flag Day, at Alfred Town Hall. The town hall is located at 16 Saco Road. Those attending are encouraged to bring an American flag (or one will be supplied) and meet up at town hall to join a flag wave 5:30-6:30 p.m. Doors open at […]
Library Links – Lobsters and dinosaurs, oh, my
The first author event I ever attended was in 1996 and Peter Mayle discussed his book, “Anything Considered.” It was nerve racking. Did I have to buy a book? What did I say to the author if I did get them to sign a book? Was everyone going to be in tuxedos asking really poignant […]
From Augusta – Expanding access to child care in Maine
As the Maine State Legislature continues to meet and work, improving access to quality, affordable child care remains a top priority for my colleagues and me. We remain committed to supporting Maine child care providers of all sizes and helping them keep their doors open. We also want to increase the number of slots in […]
Biddeford City Theater celebrates Pride Weekend
According to a May 23 news release, on the first weekend of June, Biddeford City Theater will be presenting two events to coincide with Biddeford’s LGBTQ+ Pride to help create community and visibility, honor the history of the rights movement, and celebrate the joy of Biddeford’s LGBTQ+ community. The first event, City Theater’s Pride Concert, […]
From Augusta – You may be missing money
Are you missing money? If you check the state of Maine unclaimed property list, you may find out that you are. Every year, Maine releases an updated list of dormant bank balances, missing checks, stock dividends, inheritances and other assets that have gone unclaimed. All of this adds up to hundreds of millions of dollars […]
Library Links – Let the good times roll: Summer fun starts now at Libby Library
Summer, that teasing season of long, languid days and sultry nights. The world comes alive with crackling fireworks in the (Thursday) night sky, the cacophony of Palace Playland down at the beach, and the general hustle and bustle of our town filled with its annual influx of seasonal visitors. Here at the library we are […]
Beyond the Headlines – Your mental health matters
As the adage goes, it’s important to stop and smell the roses. Meaning, in our daily hustle and bustle, we all must find ways of taking a reset moment and appreciate all life has to offer. It’s easier said than done, as I’m writing this column in the car on our way to Bar Harbor […]
Kennebunk Free Library announces June exhibit
Speers Gallery will feature the photography of Biddeford resident Elizabeth T. Schoch.
Community News – Biddeford students assist Rotarians in placing flags on veterans’ graves
Biddeford-Saco Rotary Club members gathered to place an American flag on the final resting places of each veteran at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Biddeford on Wednesday, May 24, Rotarian Marty Grohman, who has helped coordinate the event for many years, said, “The Biddeford-Saco Rotary Club is honored to be part of this project, and we […]