With rising electricity, cooling and heating costs, Maine’s small business owners and farmers are faced with an even greater energy burden affecting their bottom line. But these energy costs can be reduced with energy efficiency upgrades such as LED lighting, heat pumps, insulation and streamlined operations. The Southern Maine Planning and Development Commission in Saco […]
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Students graduate from Thornton Academy in Saco
Thornton Academy graduate Jacob Shaw accepts his diploma from Board President Eric Purvis at Sunday’s ceremony in Saco. Thornton graduated 344 seniors in the Class of 2022.
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Biddeford student among honorees contributing to environment
Six young changemakers from across Maine, including one from Biddeford, are being honored with the latest round of Brookie Awards for their leadership and effectiveness tackling a wide range of environmental issues. The diverse group of “Brookies” include college and high school student activists and scientists, ranging from ages 16 to 26. Each awardee is […]
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Libby Library: A library with a view of the ocean
Summer time and the living’s easy, or so claims the inimitable Janice Joplin. Summer has finally arrived! In the midst of the hustle-and-bustle that has become our sleepy, little community, we find a kind of play-minded quality to our days. It’s time to get outside and enjoy all that life can be (and is) here […]
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Biddeford Public Meeting June 22 on South Street Connection to Exit 32
The Maine Turnpike Authority plans to upgrade the Exit 32 interchange.
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Racial justice fund seeks grant applicants
The Maine Justice Foundation will hand out a second round of grants from the Racial Justice Fund. The Foundation will accept applications for grants of up to $10,000 from June 1-15. The grant guidelines and application form can be found online at https://www.grantinterface.com/sl/qxIsfa — the link will go live at 10 a.m., Wednesday, June 1. […]
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Southern Maine Planning & Development Commission receives $3.9 Million EPA funds for clean up/reuse of blighted properties
The SMPDC is recognized for leading the most successful Brownfields program in New England.
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Painting of Saco’s Jubilee Park covered bridge Selected for exhibition
SACO — Jubilee Park Covered Bridge, a watercolor by award-winning artist and author, Gerard Bianco, was selected into the American Watercolor Society juried 2022 Associate Members Online Exhibit. The show will run from June 7 to Aug. 20. One of New England’s biggest secrets is Jubilee Park Covered Bridge in Saco, Bianco said in a […]
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Biddeford’s bond rating upgraded by Moody’s, S&P
BIDDEFORD — The City of Biddeford’s bond rating was upgraded by S&P Global Ratings to AA and Moody’s Investors Service to AA3 this month. The City’s outlook is considered “stable”. Ratings are published by credit rating agencies such as Moody’s and S&P and used by investment professionals to assess the likelihood the debt will be […]
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From Augusta – Helping Mainers learn skills, get jobs
At the end of April, the Legislature passed the supplemental budget with strong, bipartisan support. Among many budget items, I am very proud of the investments in workforce training and education. We created the Education Rainy Day Fund, that will ensure that the state continues to meet its funding obligation to cities and towns across […]