BIDDEFORD — For the first time, alums and friends of St. James School in Biddeford and St. Thomas School in Sanford can offer their support by walking, running, or biking anywhere in the world. Due to the pandemic, the schools are going virtual with two of their most beloved annual traditions. The St. James Trot […]
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Free Annual Thanksgiving Dinner in Saco cancelled for 2020
SACO — The free Thanksgiving dinner held annually in the hall of Most Holy Trinity Church in Saco has been cancelled for 2020. This would have been the 22nd edition of the dinner, which is co-sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Council #12941 and Good Shepherd Parish, of which Most Holy Trinity Church is a […]
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Beware of Medicare and ACA cons during open enrollment
Every year during health insurance open enrollment season, scammers try to dupe unsuspecting consumers into sharing their personal information. This year is no exception. According to new BBB.org/ScamTracker reports, Americans are getting scam calls phishing for their Medicare numbers and other personal information. This year, open enrollment runs from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7 for […]
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Help Scouts with food drive
The Scouts of Troop 308 Biddeford will be participating in Pine Tree Council’s Scouts at Work Camporee from Oct. 16 to 18. The Scouts will be collecting food for the annual Scouting Food Drive, bottles for Scouting adventures and doing service projects in the city. Troop 308 will be camping out at Clifford Park on […]
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Biddeford brewery opens second location
Tasting room, brewhouse rolls out in Portland.
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Ecology School in Saco receives financial gift
The contribution will help build two of the most sustainable buildings in the Northeast,
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Father-son team carry on Rotary tradition
BIDDEFORD — Rotarians bring a different world — a better world — with the help they provide to their communities and globally, so say their members. When Matt Tuller was a young man, he recalls going to Rotary events with his dad, Mark. “I would go with my dad to help Rotarians shop for Christmas […]
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Interactive exhibit opens Oct. 24 at Engine
BIDDEFORD — swap I, an interactive exhibit by Amy Stacey Curtis opens Oct. 24 at Engine on Main Street in Biddeford. The opening reception for the exhibit is on Saturday, Oct. 24, from noon to 2 p.m. swap I will be presented in conjunction with the publication of the artist’s autobiographical catalogue 9 SOLO BIENNIALS. […]
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University of New England named U.S. partner in Northern Periphery and Arctic COVID-19 Project
BIDDEFORD — The University of New England has been named a partner in the Northern Periphery and the Arctic Programme (NPA) COVID-19 Response CORE Project, a first-of-its-kind collaboration with the intent of collating information learned from thematic projects within the NPA’s newly formed COVID-19 Response Group, of which UNE NORTH: The Institute for North Atlantic […]
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Seeds of Hope offers job help
BIDDEFORD — The Seeds of Hope Neighborhood Center in Biddeford provides assistance for those looking for a job. The center’s Digital Literacy and Employment Center is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.., and appointments are available by calling 571-9601 and asking for Oumu or email Seedsamericorps2@outlook.com. Some of the services include: […]