UScellular has announced a $30,000 investment in the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maine to provide educational opportunities and experiences to local youth. UScellular’s investment supports K-12 Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and academic enrichment programs for members at the Club. This is part of a $1 million donation the company made to […]
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Freedom Realty hires new agent
SACO — Freedom Realty, established 2020, has hired on Joseph De La Cruz as a sales agent for his growing real estate company. Joseph A. De La Cruz is a Portland realtor ®. His business foundation is firmly established on the philosophy of always providing competence and white glove service to the public equally and fairly. […]
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UMaine Extension plant sale May 22 in Springvale
SPRINGVALE — The annual plant sale of the University of Maine Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Volunteers in York County will be Saturday, May 22, from 8:30 a.m. to noon, at the UMaine Extension office, 15 Oak St., Springvale. Annuals, perennials, vegetables, herbs, and houseplants will be for sale. Master Gardener volunteers will be available to […]
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‘Plants on the Refuge’ for May’s Sense of Wonder Art Contest
The Sense of Wonder Art Contest continues in May. Submit up to three photos and/or poems on the Friends of Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge’s website and a special jury will select a winner in both categories — photography and poetry — on the last day of the month. This month’s contest is open to […]
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Baby Bottle Drive at Good Shepherd Parish to Kick Off on Mother’s Day Weekend and Raise Money for Local Pregnancy Centers
BIDDEFORD — Good Shepherd Parish, which includes Most Holy Trinity Church, Saco; St. Joseph Church, Biddeford; St. Margaret Church, Old Orchard Beach; St. Philip Church, Lyman; and St. Brendan Chapel, Biddeford Pool, is holding a baby bottle drive to help local pregnancy resource centers. The Knights of Columbus is sponsoring a baby bottle drive for […]
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SMHC to host online vaccine forum May 19
Three physicians will answer questions about COVID-19 vaccines.
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Maine Catholic Schools to hold Rosary events on Thursday, May 13
For centuries, May has been a month in which the Catholic Church honors the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church. Devotions are traditionally held in a tribute of faith, reverence, and love to our Blessed Mother, according to a press release. On Thursday, May 13, Catholic school students across Maine will pray the Holy […]
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Old Orchard Beach Town Hall to reopen May 10
Regular hours schedule will resume that day as well.
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Methodist Church Food Pantry in OOB open Mondays and Wednesdays
The Old Orchard Beach Methodist Church Food Pantry is open on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 to 11 a.m. In addition, the Old Orchard Beach Methodist Church holds services every Sunday at 9 a.m. All are welcome. The church is located at the corner of Fountain and Washington streets.
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Local parish receives Matthew 25 Awards and grants
SACO — Good Shepherd Parish in Saco is one of two Maine parishes to receive Matthew 25 Awards which include grants ranging from $3,000 to $5,000. The awards, which are presented by Catholic Charities Maine’s Parish Social Ministry program, are given to parishes to assist them in expanding their capacity to serve more people or […]