SACO — Rotarians from the Biddeford-Saco Rotary Club, the Saco Bay Rotary Club, and the UNE Rotaract Clubs, are joining forces and taking part in the 2021 Beach Clean Up effort happening throughout Maine. Along Maine’s beaches, rivers, and lakes, Rotarians and locals are taking on the task of cleaning Maine’s beautiful landscapes. Led by […]
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Hit the mini links to help CourageLIVES in Old Orchard Beach on Sept. 18
OLD ORCHARD BEACH — People of all ages can lend a helping hand to survivors of human trafficking with a round of mini golf in Arundel and Old Orchard Beach on Saturday, Sept. 18. The CourageLIVES Mini Golf Benefit will be held at at Pirate’s Cove Adventure Golf on 70 1st Street in Old Orchard […]
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Biddeford Food Pantry provided free meal
Biddeford Food Pantry gave out free cheeseburgers, hot dogs, chips, drinks, as well as vegetarian sausages on Thursday, Sept. 9. The organization fed close to 200 people and one UPS driver, according to the organization’s Executive Director Don Bisson. “The volunteers had a lot of fun giving out the food and waving to cars, there […]
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Things to do, Courier Sept. 16
The University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s Master Gardener Volunteers will be hosting a Native Plant Sale at Wells Reserve at Laudholm Farm located at 342 Laudholm Farm Road, Wells, on Saturday, Sept. 18, from 9 to 11 a.m. Native plants attract native insects and provide food for native birds. The public is becoming increasingly aware […]
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Bishop Deeley presents Matthew 25 Award and grant to Esther Residence in Saco
SACO — “Esther Residence saved my life.” The moving sentiment comes from one of the many women who have seen their lives shift from incarceration and addiction to productivity and hope thanks to a loving program that offers respite and respect to individuals with nowhere left to turn. Now in its 15th year, the Esther […]
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Free estate planning seminar set for St. Joseph in Biddeford on Sept. 18
BIDDEFORD — All are welcome to gather at a free estate planning seminar set for the basement hall of St. Joseph Church, located on 178 Elm St. in Biddeford, on Saturday, Sept. 18, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Space is limited at the seminar. To reserve a spot, call Dave McDonald at (207) 468-7324 […]
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Baby bottle drive at Good Shepherd Parish in Saco raises over $7,300 for local pregnancy centers
SACO —A baby bottle drive held at churches in Biddeford, Saco, Old Orchard Beach, and Lyman raised over $7,300, with more still trickling in, for ultrasound machines. The drive was sponsored by the Knights of Columbus and parishioners at Good Shepherd Parish (comprised of Most Holy Trinity Church, Saco; St. Joseph Church, Biddeford; St. Margaret […]
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York County Senior College to hold both online and in-person courses this fall
York County Senior College will hold class both online and in-person this fall. The all-volunteer organization provides classes for those age 50 plus, who seek on-going intellectual stimulation and sociability with peers. It’s an affordable program with no prerequisites, no entrance exam, no homework, and no tests and no credits. In dealing with the impact […]
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Bean supper cancelled
A bean supper to be hosted by the Knights of Columbus on Aug. 28 is cancelled.
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Biddeford schools to hold COVID vaccine clinic Aug. 31
The Biddeford School Department, partnering with the York County Emergency Management Agency will host a COVID vaccine clinic on Tuesday, Aug. 31 from noon to 6 p.m. at the Biddeford High School tiger Gym. Vaccines will be available to anyone over the age of 12 The Pfizer vaccine — first shot on Aug. 31 and second shot on Sept. 21) […]