SACO — Senator Justin Chenette has published a full-length children’s book about state government. “The Great Whoopie Pie Debate: A Kids’ Guide to the Maine Legislature.” follows the steps of the legislative process when legislators actually debated whether whoopie pies should be the state dessert. “My hope with this book is to help amplify civics […]
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York County Senior College offereing classes on Zoom
York County Senior College, for those over age 50, is offering its second series of On-Line Zoom classes. For anyone interested in joining a class, and isn’t sure how to navigate the ZOOM process, senior college staff will provide guidance. This series, beginning Oct. 19, offers four classes. Great Decisions 2020, facilitated by Steve Podsiadlo. […]
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McArthur Library to allow public to use computers
Appointments are necessary.
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Hike for Hospice in October
Walkers and hikers can choose their own route, in their own time in this virtual event.
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Two new businesses open on Biddeford Main Street
BIDDEFORD — The Biddeford + Saco Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting recently welcoming two new businesses to 148 Main St. Kat Oliver, owner of Gloss Hair Parlor, has created a beautifully renovated, spacious salon at 148 Main St., according to a chamber press release. Gloss specializes in low-toxic color services, and offers a […]
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Saco council passes middle school’s climate change resolution
SACO — On Sept. 21, the Saco City Council passed a climate changed initiative. Saco Middle School teacher Andrew Fersch and his students spent much of their class time during the 2019-2020 school year researching climate change. As a result of their work and research, the students developed the resolution, “Resolution Endorsing the Declaration of […]
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State Farm teams up with Saco Fire Department to serve up kitchen safety
SACO — The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and State Farm Agent Peg Poulin are teaming up with the Saco Fire Department to support Fire Prevention Week, an annual public awareness campaign promoting home fire safety. State Farm Agents are delivering Fire Prevention Week toolkits to more than 2500 fire departments across the country, including […]
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One Nation Under God’ golf outing and town hall to take place Oct. 5
NORTH HAMPTON, N.H. — Three major Christian organizations from Maine, New Hampshire and Massachusetts are partnering with ‘Step With Christ Ministries’ and ‘United In Messiah’ in a 2020 Election Prayer Initiative and Charity Outing Day at Sagamore-Hampton Golf Club in North Hampton, New Hampshire on Monday, Oct. 5. The Christian Civic League of Maine, Cornerstone […]
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Free mammograms for the uninsured Oct 8, 9
SMHC offer the service in Biddeford and Sanford as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
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Reeves family exceeds goal of 500 shoes to help Soles4Souls fight global poverty
SCARBOROUGH — One person’s unwanted shoes can help provide meaningful opportunities that many in developing nations need. Hannah, 9 and Grant, 6 have helped their mom, Courtney launch a shoe drive to collect new or gently worn shoes for Soles4Souls, a nonprofit social enterprise that creates sustainable jobs and provides relief through the sitribution of […]