The following students made the honor roll at Biddeford High School for the fall semester. Grade 12: High Honors, Abby Allen, Katlyn Bickford, Michaela Chapman, Tatum Eastman, Orion Galipeau, Anthony Gendron, Ketlin Hila, Nicholas Hill, Matthew Laflamme, Matthew Maynard, Isabella McAfee, Alexander McAlevey, Katherine Mendoza-Yanes, Syeda M Raidah, Nicholas Reissfelder, David Robertson, Cody Savage, Jared Savage, Mason […]
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St. James School in Biddeford ready for “March Madness”
BIDDEFORD — “March is always a long month in schools,” said Nancy Naimey, principal of St. James School in Biddeford. “So, we thought, “Let’s try to plan a month-long initiative that promotes our S.A.F.E. mission each day!’” The result? “March Madness” and a schedule of events and activities that celebrate the school’s commitment to S.A.F.E. […]
Sweetser receives federal funding
Money will support mental health and substance use programs.
The Ecology School’s River Bend Campus enters final construction and fundraising phase
The school’s leaders say they have $600,000 left to raise and they are planning a COVID-Safe Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Earth Day.
Sister Veronique Metivier
BIDDEFORD — Sister Veronique Metivier, (Ste Marie de la Visitation), a sister of the Presentation of Mary, 98 died in Biddeford, Maine, at St. Joseph Convent after 78 years of religious life. Born in Albion, Rhode Island, on April 14, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Alphee and Delia Metivier. She graduated from […]
Old Orchard Beach Food Box distribution to be held Feb. 25
OLD ORCHARD BEACH — There will be a USDA Food Box Distribution in the Town of Old Orchard Beach on Thursday, Feb. 25 from 10 a.m. to noon — or until boxes are gone — at the Old Orchard Beach Ballpark at7 BallPark Way. The event is open to anyone in need of food. Quantities are […]
Maine CASA to hold online training on March 23-26
Interested in advocating for the best interests of a Maine child? The Maine Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) program is holding its spring training for volunteer advocates on March 23-26. This four-day, online training is free and is designed to prepare attendees for certification as volunteer guardians ad litem in the Maine District Courts. Maine […]
Biddeford and Saco Rotary Club linking locally and internationally
BIDDEFORD — Donald Pilon, president of the Biddeford and Saco Rotary Club, officially signed a twinning agreement with the Cosmopolitan Rotary Club in Amman Jordan. The two Rotary groups met via Zoom to officially join as sister clubs. This is the second twinning outreach of this sort for the Biddeford and Saco Rotary Club. The […]
James Marcotte tells of his time at WestPoint Pepperell mill in Biddeford
Editor’s note: This is one of a series of stories of Biddeford’s mill past, told by former mill workers and sponsored by the Biddeford Mills Museum. On Oct. 4, 2012, James Marcotte recorded a short video for the Biddeford Mills Museum. Sitting in front of a photo of the Saco Falls, Marcotte introduced himself and […]
Dyer Library in Saco reopens as COVID cases go down
SACO — Due to the recent reduction in COVID-19 cases in Maine and York County, the Dyer Library has reopened. Social distancing rules are in effect inside the building, including a 20-minute time limit per person and 20 maximum capacity of people capacity limit. Library Rules include: • Library hours will remain the same. Our […]
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