Third quarter Sixth grade First Honors: Caleb Do, Ezra Graciano, Evan Gregoricus, Marissa Hanf, Maxim Hanmer, Mackenzie Hebert, Adele Herrick, Silas Johnson, Henry Litwinetz, Jacob Litwinetz, Brady Lydon, Olivia Martin, Cody Ochoa, Grayson Vire, Catherine Waterhouse and William Webber. Second Honors: Bryce Boucher, Tucker Boucher, Sean Cleary, Blake Daigle, Arianna Derose, Bryn Dickson, Kenley Donilon, […]
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Community News – A Matter of Balance workshop is offered
Between May 1 and May 24, Southern Maine Agency on Aging will lead an in-person A Matter of Balance workshop at the South Portland Public Library designed to improve the quality of life of adults 60 and older by improving their balance and increasing their physical strength. As bodies change with age, balance and strength […]
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St. Louis Alumni funds scoreboard with $11,000 donation
BIDDEFORD — The St. Louis Alumni Association recently donated $11,000 to the Biddeford Recreation Department so it can buy a new scoreboard for St. Louis Field I. Representatives from the association reached out to Biddeford Recreation staff in March to review their project needs and estimated costs. Following the meeting, the association approved the donation […]
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Saco Middle School students learn at The Ecology School
SACO – This spring, The Ecology School welcomed more than 150 seventh grade students from Saco Middle School for a three-day immersive, hands-on learning experience at its River Bend Farm campus in Saco. Hosting these students is part of a partnership between The Ecology School, the City of Saco and Saco Schools to provide an […]
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From Augusta – Maine Legislature passes a responsible budget of needs, not wants
The Maine Legislature has been working hard. We recently passed a continuing services budget, which is a baseline budget that funds all services currently enacted in law. That means that most of the initiatives being funded by this budget are measures that passed in the 130th Legislature or earlier, often with strong, bipartisan support. It […]
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Saco teacher is ‘Master in the Middle’
SACO — Saco Middle School math teacher Jessica Hamilton has won a Master in the Middle award from the New England League of Middle Schools. The award was announced at the organization’s annual conference March 27 and 28. “Paying attention to the learning needs of young adolescents and recognizing their unique developmental stage can make […]
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Library Links: National Library Week is April 23 to 29
The world’s oldest known library was founded around 2,700 years ago as a private collection of looted works for the personal enjoyment of the 7th Century BC Assyrian ruler, Asherbanipal.That little piece of trivia would be interesting enough without the fact that one of the literary works in Asherbanipal’s library is not only still available […]
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It’s a Match: UNE College of Osteopathic Medicine Class of 2023 graduates match to residencies
BIDDEFORD —The University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine (UNE COM) held its annual Match Day celebration on March 17 on the Biddeford campus, with an incredible 166 medical students matching to residencies across the state and nation. Match Day is the date each year when participating fourth-year medical students learn where they will […]
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SMS students celebrate 20th anniversary of BAM Day
SACO— For the 20th year, Saco Middle School hosted its Body and Mind (BAM) wellness day focused on students’ social-emotional learning. On March 17, over 500 middle schoolers were able to choose among 50 activities. Twenty years ago an idea was brought forward to have a day that allowed students the opportunity to learn, grow, […]
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All welcome at free funeral seminar in Biddeford on March 23
BIDDEFORD — Maine Catholic Cemeteries will hold a “Planning Your Catholic Funeral” seminar on Thursday, March 23, at 1 p.m. in the St. Joseph Cemetery Chapel. The cemetery is located at 120 West St. in Biddeford. Information on wakes, funerals, and Catholic cemeteries will be presented along with church teaching on cremation and the benefits […]