AUGUSTA — On Feb. 2, Sen. Donna Bailey, D-Saco, welcomed Young School kindergartener Nolan Watson and his family, to the State House. Sen. Bailey presented a legislative sentiment to Nolan in recognition of his heroic action alerting his family that their home was on fire. “Nolan’s decisive, quick action sets an excellent example for all […]
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TA’s Orchestra Pops promises ‘rocking’ show
SACO — Thornton Academy’s Pops Orchestra takes the stage on Saturday, Feb. 11 with “I Love Rock and Roll,” a rock-themed performance featuring electric guitar, electric violin, and drum solos. Selections include Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody,” Ozzy Osborn’s “Crazy Train,” and the Nirvana hit “Teen Spirit.” The 35 members of the orchestra will wear rock themed […]
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UNE welcomes renowned artist Nikki Lindt as annual Connections Lecture speaker
BIDDEFORD — Prominent New York City-based artist Nikki Lindt will be the speaker for the University of New England’s annual Connections Lecture series, according to a university press release. The discussion, “Nikki Lindt: Recording the Unseen World Beneath Us,” will be held on UNE’s Biddeford Campus at noon on March 9. The Connections Lecture series, […]
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Emergency warming center open at J. Richard Martin Community Center in Biddeford this weekend
Saco will have a warming center open at the Saco Community Center.
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Library Links: The Prince Project with Vana Carmona
Have you ever had a moment in your life where your perception of truth dissolved? My moment came when a professor studying indigenous people in Maine visited the public library where I was working. The library had a significant native artifact on display, the professor and I chatted casually as we looked at the handiwork […]
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Guest Column: Nature is as close as the nearest window
A few years ago, I cut the cord with cable TV and started using a streaming device instead. Not being much of a television viewer, I have never missed cable. The whole point of cutting the cord was to save money, and it meant having to do without the few programs I did enjoy. One […]
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Saco & Biddeford Savings Institution announces Mark Jones as president
SACO — Mark Jones has been named president of Saco & Biddeford Savings Institution. Jones stepped into the role Jan. 1 as former President Bob Quentin transitions to retirement. Jones joined SBSI in 1985 after completing his education at the University of Southern Maine. During his time with the bank, he has gained progressively greater […]
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Biddeford city manager installed as Kora Shrine leader
BIDDEFORD —James Bennett, Biddeford’s city manager and a longtime Kora Shriner, has been named Potentate – CEO – for the year for the Shriner organization. A native of Lisbon and a member of Kora since 2001, Bennett is widely known as ‘Ginjo,’ one of the Kora Klowns. “We all know the main reason we proudly […]
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Night of Comedy takes place Friday
BIDDEFORD — Beat the Winter blues with the return of the Biddeford Career Firefighters Annual “Night of Laughs Comedy Show” on Friday, Jan. 20, at the Biddeford Eagles Club. This special 21+ show will feature a cash bar and three Boston based comedians who have performed on Letterman, Leno, at Mohegan Sun and more. Proceeds […]
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Oldies Dance Group raises $8,346 for Ronald McDonald House
YORK COUNTY — The Oldies Dance Group is aware that fans of rock n’ roll music are also exceptionally generous and that was evident once again at the Rock n’ Roll Oldies Benefit dance held last fall to benefit the Ronald McDonald House of Portland. The dance raised $8,346 to donate to the Ronald McDonald […]