Do you feel that nip in the air? We are full swing into fall, the leaves are changing, and the gardens are producing their last bursts of color and fruit before they go to sleep for winter. My tomatoes are coming in like gangbusters, and I’m hoping that I can harvest a few red ones, […]
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In the Know: Scarborough finance director retires after 42 years
There are certain people within the Town of Scarborough staff who have become synonymous with what it means to work for our local government — those who have been with the Town for many years and have become a recognizable asset. Finance Director Ruth Porter falls squarely in that category, having worked in the finance […]
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Choir seeks singers for holiday concert season
SOUTH BERWICK — Rock My Soul, a secular choir known in the Seacoast for its uplifting, roots-based music and rich harmonies, is accepting new singers for the 2022 holiday season. Rock My Soul will welcome new members at in-person rehearsals throughout the month of October. Rehearsals take place every Tuesday evening from 7 to 9 […]
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Visit Chaya at The Hidden Gem in Biddeford Oct. 1-2
BIDDEFORD — Oct. 1-2 is the 10th annual Maine Craft Weekend — a statewide tour of Maine craft artist studios, businesses and events. Join Chaya, the artist and owner of Chaya Studio Jewelry, at her new gallery and workspace The Hidden Gem, located in the Counting House Mill in Biddeford. Get a personal tour of […]
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Biddeford Ready launches superhero campaign
BIDDEFORD — Biddeford Ready! a network of more than 30 community partners who work together to ensure children in Biddeford enter Kindergarten ready to thrive, has introduced the “You Are a Superhero” campaign. The campaign aims to harness the power of our kids’ superheroes — families, caregivers, early care providers and other community members to […]
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City Theater in Biddeford presents comedy ‘Sylvia’
BIDDEFORD — City Theater opens their next season on Oct. 7 with A.R. Gurney’s smart, playful, sophisticated, irreverent, and occasionally gritty comedy, “Sylvia,” a play about a marriage and a dog. The Wall Street Journal called “Sylvia” “clever and cute in all the right ways.” “Sylvia” debuted on Broadway in 1995 and earned several Drama […]
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Maine Dems open Biddeford office BIDDEFORD — The Maine Democratic Party has opened a campaign office at 56 Alfred St., Biddeford. Hours are Monday and Wednesday, 4 to 7 p.m., Thursday and Friday 2 to 7 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visit the campaign office to get candidate yard signs […]
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Online genealogy meeting takes place Oct. 1
The Greater Portland Chapter of the Maine Genealogical Society is offering an on-line (Zoom) meeting on Saturday, Oct.1, beginning at 1 p.m. The meeting is free and open to all. Guest speaker Craig Siulinski will discuss “Using Blogs for Preserving and Sharing your Family’s History,” which will show how blog writing can by easy, enjoyable, […]
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Biddeford to hold ward meetings
BIDDEFORD — The City of Biddeford will be holding a series of ward meetings throughout September and October. The goal of the meetings, which are organized by the City’s Citizens Advisory Committee and the Community Development coordinator, is to encourage neighborhood-based engagement. At the meeting, staff will highlight methods for the public to offer feedback […]
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First-Ever Regenerative Real Estate Gathering held in Saco at River Bend Farm
SACO — River Bend Farm served as the site of the first-ever Regenerative Real Estate Gathering in late August. The Ecology School co-hosted the event with Latitude Regenerative Real Estate, a global community of real estate “Change Agents” that helps guide real estate buyers, sellers, developers, and community stakeholders to create and transform the built […]