Applications are now available for University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s 2022 Kids Can Grow youth gardening program in York County. Children ages 7-12 will learn how to grow vegetables, flowers and herbs, and build and maintain their own raised bed garden at home. Teaching sessions are held monthly on Saturdays, April 30 through Sept. 24, […]
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Virtual sessions highlight nontraditional careers for girls in grades 8-12
Statewide—Registration is now open for Totally Trades! Career sessions offered by New Ventures Maine (NVME) online this spring. Eleven sessions are offered at no cost and are designed to encourage girls* in grades 8-12 to consider careers in which women are traditionally underrepresented. The 15-minute video sessions focus on high-wage, high-demand nontraditional careers in trade […]
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Bar Association Law Day contests for students open
The deadline is April 1.
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Saco Main Street holds commedy show March 26
Saco Main Street has taken elements of its ever-popular Cabin Fevah Relievah and paired it with our legendary “Night of Laughs” Comedy Show to create one unforgettable night of laughs and entertainment on Saturday, March 26 at 7 p.m. at River Winds Farm and Events Center in Saco. SACO — This 21 + Comedy show, […]
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Foster grandparents, senior companions wanted in Biddeford, Saco, OOB
Qualified people age 55 and older can tutor or mentor a young person, or run errands and visit with an elder in their community.
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Oldies Dance Group enjoys top fundraising year in 2021
YORK COUNTY — Exceptional generosity from those who appreciate great music has resulted in the Oldies Dance Group enjoying its biggest year to date in 2021 while raising money for the Ronald McDonald House of Portland. In conducting its popular Rock n’ Roll Oldies Benefit Dance in December after an absence of more than two […]
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Bouquet purchases help Saco nonprofit
SACO — Consumers can brighten their day with a bouquet of flowers that gives back to the local community. Safe House has been selected by Saco Hannaford store leadership as the benefiting nonprofit in the brand-new Hannaford Bloomin’ 4 Good Program for the month of March, and will receive a $1 donation from every Bloomin’ […]
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Bon appétit – At Libby Library?
March is that time of year when the weather can feel like two steps forward, one step back. One day it’s 60F degrees, and we’re tapping our maple trees to make the much coveted maple syrup, and the next we’re shoveling, yet another, 10-inch snowstorm. Still, I always get optimistic after the trees are tapped, […]
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Local residents earn academic honors
Northeastern University in Boston announced theall semester 2021 dean’s list. Local students making the list include: Biddeford resident Jack Hartford, majoring in Business Administration; Saco resident Jonathan Ma, majoring in Computer Science/Media Arts. Southern Maine Community College in South Portland announced students have made the 2021 fall semester dean’s list. Local students include: Kawther Abdulabas, […]
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Biddeford Community Gardens go communal
Biddeford Community Gardens (BCG) has adopted a new organizational structure to help fulfill its mission of providing access to agricultural opportunities and nutritious fresh food to the city of Biddeford. Volunteers are needed to help out. BCG’s four sites — Mission Hill, Pierson’s Lane, William’s Court and Rotary Park — will now be collectively cared […]