Four of Maine’s nonprofits are teaming up to present a free virtual webinar series during February school vacation, called Kindness to Animals Week. Animal Welfare Society, Maine State Society for the Protection of Animals (MSSPA), Center for Wildlife and Marine Mammals of Maine are sponsoring the series focusing on winter wellness for Maine’s wild and […]
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Age Friendly Saco meal sign-ups on now for Feb. 18 delivery
Reservation required by noon Feb. 12.
Saco Parks and Rec meal sign-up for those 50 and older available now
Meal will be available for pick-up Feb. 12.
Library Links: Biddeford’s digital community archive records life during pandemic
In 100 years, what will be remembered about life in Biddeford during this pandemic? If the archival record from the Spanish Flu pandemic in 1917-1918 is any benchmark — not much. In our archives, the best resource we have to learn about life here during that time is the local newspapers. Luckily we have four […]
Sign tells you ‘what’s up’ in Old Orchard Beach
The Community Friendly Connection raised $17,000 for the electronic message board in front of Town Hall.
Lou Chantigny honored with annual Kany leadership award
Long-time TJ’s Pizza owner and community benefactor Lou Chantigny was recently named this year’s recipient of the prestigious A. William Kany Jr. Leadership Award for his many contributions over the years to the success of the Biddeford and Saco region. The award was presented by selection committee leads David Flood and Bill Kany during the […]
Hannaford earns top marks for LGBTQ workplace equality
Hannaford Supermarkets received a perfect score by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), Corporate Equality Index (CEI) for its inclusive, equitable, and non-discriminatory work environment for the LGBTQ community. Hannaford is the only grocery retailer in its five-state market area1 to have received a perfect score and the only business of all industries to have received […]
All welcome at “Consecration to St. Joseph” in person and Zoom programs in during Lent
SACO — In the Year of St. Joseph, two Maine parishes will present opportunities for anyone interested to learn more about the universal patron of the Church and his life of wonder and ceaseless love. “Consecration to St. Joseph: The Wonders of Our Spiritual Father” will be offered on Monday evenings at 6 p.m. in […]
Bank donation helps ease hardships in pandemic
Kennebunk Savings makes $5,000 gift to help York County Community Action Corproation help others.
Meeting to be held to discuss marijuana retail stores in OOB
OLD ORCHARD BEACH — A virtual Town Council Workshop has been scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 10, at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom and Facebook Live to discuss the ordinance development for adult use marijuana retail stores in Old Orchard Beach. The virtual meeting link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88181323962?pwd=MWpkc3FjaHB6Y3l2V1JJR3hiZVd3Zz09, passcode: 046535 By iPhone one-tap dial +13017158592,,88181323962# or +13126266799,,88181323962# By Telephone, dial […]