Thursday, Aug. 8 Girls Who Code Camp – Free, week-long camp for girls grades six to eight from 9:30 a.m. to noon, at McArthur Public Library, 270 Main St., Biddeford. FMI, contact jsanderson@mcarthurlibrary.org. Thursday Coffee Hour – 55+, 10 to 11 a.m., McArthur Public Library, 270 Main St., Biddeford. Light refreshments will be served. Free. […]
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Library Links: Book a pass to the stars at Libby Library
Imagine there was a place in town where you could obtain a passport to the rings of Saturn or the Moons of Neptune. That place is our own Libby Library in Old Orchard Beach Did you know that we have free passes to the Southworth Planetarium? These Planetarium passes give up to six people an […]
Local residents earn academic honors, graduate
The following local students received their degrees from Roger Williams University in May as part of the Class of 2024: Brad Cruver of Dayton, and Max Goodwin of Biddeford. Cruver graduated with a B.S. in Architecture, and Goodwin graduated with a B.S. in Marketing. Molly Nguyen, of Arundel, was named to first honors on the […]
Local residents achieve academic honors, graduate
Colin Lavigne of Biddeford graduated from the University of Rhode Island and received a Doctor of Pharmacy, Magna Cum Laude. Adrian Dowd-Pettingill of Saco was named to the Dean’s List at Rochester Institute of Technology for the spring semester of the 2023-2024 academic year. Dowd-Pettingill is in the film and animation program. Chase Buzzell of […]
Things to Do, July 25
Thursday, July 25 Thursday Coffee Hour – 55+, Every Thursday 10 to 11 a.m., McArthur Public Library, 270 Main St., Biddeford. Get to know members of the community in a casual and comfortable space. Light refreshments will be served. Free. FMI, email jsanderson@mcarthurlibrary.org. Wanda Kids Summer Theater Camp, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., First Parish […]
Things to Do, July 18
Thursday, July 18 Bess Jacques at the Grand Piano, 6 to 9 p.m., The Lincoln Hotel, 17 Lincoln St., Biddeford. Pianist and singer Bess Jacques performs on the Steinway grand piano in the beautiful lobby bar at the Lincoln Hotel. Expect vintage jazz, pop, and everything in between. More at www.bessjacques.com. Free. FMI, Call 207-815-3977. […]
From Augusta – Protecting Maine’s farmers and farmland
It’s July in Maine, which is always a lush, green time of year. Our garden is doing great, and the bees are bringing in lots of nectar. The fields where I live in Arundel have had their first cutting of hay, and the grocery stores and farmers’ markets are bursting with fresh, local produce. Maine’s […]
Thornton Academy announces honor roll for fourth quarter
Seniors First Honors: Carly Belanger, Guadalupe Asis, Rory Beaudoin, Troy Bolduc, Adelaide Brown, Amelia Carestia, Nathaniel Carnevale, Alexander Chan, Jason Chen, Jeremiah Chessie, Boston Cochrane, Isabella Colley, Olivia Cote, Riley Coxen, Sheneil Cummings, Vittoria Eugenia De Lisio, Guilherme Dos Santos, Jack Dumas, Nora Freeman, Lydia Giroux, Maia Gustafson, Ashley Houde, Youngseo (Kathleen) Kwak, Allison Lefebvre, […]
Library Links: There’s nautical fun aplenty at Libby Library
I was picking up a few grocery items at the local supermarket when I overheard some other customers talking about battleships at Libby Library. Those who remember the game Battleship, or those new to it can play on a giant version of the beloved board game at the Libby Library in Old Orchard Beach. In […]
Community News: July 18
Biddeford Recreation nominee for WinterKids grant Biddeford Recreation has been selected as a WinterKids Downhill 24 Outdoor Fund grant nominee in the Parks and Recreation division for 2024. The Biddeford Recreation Department provides programs that promote social and physical well-being, as well as spaces for the public to engage in healthy lifestyle choices, according to […]
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