Wreaths Across America announces that all the Biddeford cemeteries will participate in the “Wreaths Out” day at all the Biddeford cemeteries on Tuesday, Jan. 17. As part of the Wreaths Across America (WAA) and to prevent the wreaths from deteriorating to the point of being disrespectful to the veterans buried there, the public is invited […]
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MaineCF grants available to support hospice services
Grants are available from the Maine Community Foundation’s (MaineCF) Hospice Fund to support hospice programs in Cumberland and York counties. Preference will be given to proposals that raise community awareness of hospice and bereavement services; increase the utilization and/or the quality of end-of-life services; and support hospice volunteers and the recruitment of volunteers, including outreach, […]
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Maine CASA to hold training March 21-24
For those interested in advocating for the best interests of a child, the Maine Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) program is holding its spring training for volunteer advocates March 21-24. This free, four-day training is designed to prepare attendees for certification as volunteer guardians ad litem (GALs) in Maine child protection cases. Trainees may participate […]
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S&B Financial Services welcomes Sandy Bailey
SACO — Sandy Bailey has joined S&B Financial Services as a senior financial advisor, certified financial planner (CFP), chartered retirement planning counselor (CRPC) and an accredited domestic partnership advisor (ADPA). Bailey began her investment career in 1995 when she earned her insurance license. She holds her Series 6, 63, and 7 securities registration, which allows […]
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Virtual wellness classes for improved balance offered by Southern Maine Agency on Aging
BIDDEFORD — Between January and March, certified volunteer instructors with the Agewell program* of Southern Maine Agency on Aging will lead multiple sessions of wellness classes. The classes are designed for adults 60 and over with the goal to improve their overall health and wellness, especially their balance and decrease chances of falling. Current data […]
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Good Shepherd Parish in Saco raises Over $20,000 to help Bethlehem Hospital
SACO — For a parish service project this Advent, staff at Good Shepherd Parish (Most Holy Trinity Church, Saco; St. Joseph Church, Biddeford; St. Margaret Church, Old Orchard Beach; St. Philip Church, Lyman) expanded its thinking to serving the universal Church, specifically, a group of people in need over 5,000 miles away. “We wanted to […]
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Library Link: All’s quiet on the beach front
The holidays have come to an end. Twinkle lights and sparkly ornaments are once again nestled neatly in their boxes and have been stowed in the garage or attic or basement or the back of that one really deep closet in the master bedroom. Cheerily wrapped packages have been ripped open with an ooh and […]
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York County Republican meeting takes place Jan. 11
The York County Republican Committee monthly meeting will be held Wednesday, Jan. 11 at Alfred Town Hall, 16 Saco Road. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The business meeting takes place 7 to 8:30 p.m. Topics to be discussed will include the upcoming national and state Republican Party elections for chair of the Republican National Committee […]
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Library Links: Libraries provide value to community
Libraries are constantly in the position of defending their value to a community. For roughly 30 years, I have been working in public libraries and I have attended many budget hearings. Depending on the community, this important process generally begins early in the calendar year. Thanks should be given to every City Councilor or selectperson […]
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Job Corps enrolling youth in training programs
Job Corps is currently enrolling youth 16-24 years old, who are interested in learning career training in areas such as Automotive, Welding, Health care, Electrical, Culinary Arts, among others, through free training. Virtual and online learning options available. Earn HSD/HSE and a driver’s license at the same time. Housing and meals included at no additional […]