BIDDEFORD — Despite the limitation on large gatherings due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the faithful will still be able to participate in both the Mass of Priestly Ordination and the Mass of Thanksgiving for Deacon Alexander R. Boucher on the weekend of Aug. 22-23. On Saturday, Aug. 22, at 10 a.m., Bishop Robert P. Deeley […]
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VA Maine’s Caregiver Support Program Resource Fair takes place Aug. 26
SACO — The Veterans Administraion Maine Healthcare System Caregiver Support Program is holding a resource fair at Saco CBOC on Wednesday, Aug. 26, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to provide veterans with information about the Veterans Administration and community programs. Veterans will be able to meet caregiver support staff. There will be promotional products […]
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York County Senior College invites over-50’s to register for fall classes
Classes will begin on Sept. 14 for 6 to 8 weeks.
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Ribbon cutting for Main Street Biddeford businesses
BIDDEFORD — The Biddeford & Saco Chamber of Commerce & Industry held a ribbon cutting Aug. 13 welcoming two businesses to 160 Main St. in Biddeford. Wooven moved from Water Street to Main Street earlier this spring; it features handwoven and recycled textiles for women, men and the home sourced in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia. […]
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Free food distribution Monday, Aug. 17 in OOB
Community Friendly Connection offers delivery for those in OOB and Saco without transportation.
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Maine Water Names Mark Vannoy as vice president
SACO — Mark Vannoy has been named vice president of Maine Water. Vannoy has served as Maine Water’s director of Administrative Services since October 2019. Prior to joining Maine Water, he served on the Maine Public Utility Commission and was chairman for five years beginning in 2014. Rick Knowlton, president of Maine Water, said “In […]
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Holly Parker named new director of UNE North: the Institute for North Atlantic Studies
BIDDEFORD — Holly Parker Ph.D., has been named the new director of UNE North: the Institute for North Atlantic Studies. Parker is replacing Barry Costa-Pierce Ph.D., who is stepping down as director to return to the College of Arts and Sciences as a full-time faculty member, focusing on leading UNE’s Professional Science Master’s in Ocean […]
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OOB fire department gets grant
Fire departments in Old Orchard Beach, Portland and Casco will receive a collective total of $329,536 in grant funding for the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program, AFG, according to Congresswoman Chellie Pingree, D-Maine. The grant funding will support operations and safety at each of the three fire departments. “Maine firefighters risk […]
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Biddeford native to be ordained to the priesthood on Aug. 22
BIDDEFORD — About 1,500 feet from where he attended St. James School as a young boy, Deacon Alexander R. Boucher will be ordained to the priesthood by Bishop Robert P. Deeley on Saturday, Aug. 22, at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Church, located on 178 Elm St. in Biddeford. The journey has been anything but […]