BIDDEFORD — Valerie Pendleton, University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine, Class of 2022, is the recipient of the 2020 American Osteopathic Foundation (AOF) Sterling Welch, DO, Scholars Grant. The AOF’s Welch Scholars Grant was established in 2001 to provide monetary aid to students in need at each college of osteopathic medicine. In October […]
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Family remembers link to Biddeford Mill Clock Tower
The Biddeford Mill Clock Tower is not only a testament to the rich industrial history of our community, but a testament to the people who spent their lives within this historic clock tower’s shadow. This clock tower is inextricably linked to generations of Biddeford people who worked within the Pepperell. Etched within her magnificent clock […]
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240 Strings to hold 3rd livestream of season
240 Strings will hold its third livestreamed performance of the season later this month. Anastasia Antonacos, of the Portland Piano Trio, will play some solo piano music by European, African-American, Afro-Caribbean, and Asian-American composers and arrangers on Jan. 22 at 7 p.m. Antonacos has performed around the world as a soloist and chamber musician. She […]
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Senior College offers winter classes
Saco — The York County Senior College has an exciting roll out for its Winter Season 2021 , unlike anything in the past, according to a Senior College press release. Courses will be offered via ZOOM. 1.) Meditation for the Beginner — instructor Jeff Goldsmith. Jeff has been meditating since 1969, using Zen Buddhism Practice […]
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Biddeford and Saco Rotary Club served 81 kids with Adopt-A-Family Program
BIDDEFORD/SACO — Every year, the 100-year-old-Rotary Club reaches out to local schools that connects them with local families with children, who may need a hand during the holiday season. It is a tradition that has been shared with these Rotarians and their families for centuries and one of the staples of this organization that continues […]
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Saco pharmacist recognized
SACO — Heather A. Stewart, PharmD, has been named the 2020 Distinguished Young Pharmacist of the Year in Maine. The prestigious award was conferred on the Saco pharmacist at the recent meeting of the Maine Pharmacy Association. Stewart has been employed at Walgreens for 6 1/2 years. She graduated from the University of New England […]
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Denise Desrochers named Heart of Biddeford’s new board president
BIDDEFORD — After six years serving as Heart of Biddeford’s board president, Amy Grohman is handing the reins over to Denise Desrochers. “My decision to step down as president was based on a desire to devote more time to some of my other board and civic roles, and is driven by my firm belief that […]
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Debit card transactions boosts Saco school nutrition progam
The money will help cover increased expenses that ensued with the pandemic, school officials say.
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Two eighth-graders at St. James in Biddeford leading initiative to help refugee children in Maine
BIDDEFORD — Making donations and participating in service projects is a wonderful way for young people to participate in the season of giving. But how about a pair of girls in Biddeford who organized their own initiative to help a sometimes overlooked community in need? Adriana and Camryn, two eighth graders at St. James School […]
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Library Links: Moving cheese
Years ago I read the book “Who Moved My Cheese?” by Spencer Johnson. I was on a lengthy holiday road trip and the driver of the car, a corporate business manager, had been asked to read the book for work. Since we had several hours of driving ahead, I offered to read the book aloud. […]