SACO — Two Saco graduates were selected to receive the 2020 Alva S. Appleby Scholarship from the Maine Dental Association Charitable Foundation. Chloe Eisenhaur, a graduate of Thornton Academy in Saco who attends the University of New England College of Dental Medicine, and Patrick Randall, a graduate of Thornton Academy who attends UNE, were two […]
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Lenten fish and chowder dinners set for Maine parishes
SACO — Due to the pandemic, many traditions of Lent look different this year. But Maine parishes of the Roman Catholic Diocese in Portland are being creative and flexible in ensuring that those traditions not only continue, but flourish. Over the course of Lent, several weekly and individual dinners will be offered in takeout and […]
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Journalism scholarships available for Maine students
The Guy P. Gannett Journalism Scholarship Fund and the Agnes Freyer Gibbs Scholarship Fund seek applications from Maine students. The Gannett Scholarship provides renewable support for students majoring in journalism or a field reasonably related, including print, broadcast, or electronic media. The fund helps pay tuition to attend an undergraduate, graduate, trade, or technical school. […]
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City of Biddeford Announces 2020 Employee of the Year Awards
BIDDEFORD — The City of Biddeford recently recognized l employees who performed above and beyond expectations in 2020, according to a city press release. The awards were presented at a virtual ceremony on Feb. 24 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Deputy Fire Chief Kevin Duross was named the City of Biddeford’s 2020 Employee of the […]
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Biddeford youth organization gets new board members
BIDDEFORD — Apex Youth Connection, a local organization with 20 years of history that is reinventing itself around youth mentorship, has announced its Board of Directors for 2021, according to an organization press release. Apex board officers include Chair Brian Chin, partner and director at p3; Vice-Chair Craig Cunningham, owner of Maine Manufacturing, LLC; Kristen […]
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Virtual Habitat for Humanity Women Build week to benefit Saco project
Organizers say there are registration levels to fit any budget.
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Biddeford cultural center sponsors online talk about Maine women
The presentation takes place March 20, in conjunction with Women’s History Month.
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Center provides free tablets to Maine residents
The National Digital Equity Center is offering free tablets to eligible Maine residents thanks to support from the Maine Office of Community Development, according to a press release from the center. These tablets will allow users to connect to the internet and other resources, helping to close the digital divide experienced by many Mainers across […]
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Free sessions for those looking for a new career or going to college offered
The Maine Educational Opportunity Center will be hosting free individualized sessions, Essentials of College Planning for adults 19 and over who are looking for a new career or returning to higher education. The sessions are being held at the following at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. on: Monday, March 22, Tuesday, March 23, Wednesday, March […]
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MaineCF offers more than 650 scholarships to Maine students
The Maine Community Foundation offers more than 650 scholarships that support students pursuing studies in music, journalism, teaching, horticulture, technology, the arts, and many other fields. The scholarships are available for students who attend secondary, post-secondary, and graduate schools, as well as non-traditional programs. A complete listing of scholarships available for the upcoming school year […]