State Farm agents are demonstrating what it means to be good neighbors by partnering with a local organization to help in-need, York County residents. In 2019, York County Shelter Program provided shelter to 348 homeless people and its food pantry feeds 3,000 people per month, according to a State Farm press release. Looking to boost […]
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Presidential Volunteer Service Awards presented to Biddeford Saco Rotary Club’s Board of Directors
SACO — Brenda Pollock, president of BLP Associates, proudly presented The President’s Volunteer Service Award to the officers of the Biddeford Saco Rotary Club, according to a club press release. The President’s Volunteer Service Award (PVSA) is a civil award bestowed by the president of the United States. Established by executive order of George W. […]
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UNE announces fall 2020 return to campus plan
BIDDEFORD — Following its early commitment to welcome students back to face-to-face learning on its Portland and Biddeford campuses, the University of New England has released its plan to resume on-campus operations and instruction in modified formats for academic year 2020-21. The plan, known as UNE Onward, was developed with guidance from leading health experts […]
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Students use art to show how they de-stress
In a contest, they explain coping skills in the pandemic through their work.
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Maine Water annual water quality reports available
Reports contain detailed 2019 water quality testing results from each water system.
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Wish granted to Biddeford boy: A shopping spree and surprise
BIDDEFORD – Drake is a 12-year-old boy who lives with Panhypopituitarism, a rare disorder involving the pituitary gland, which produces and regulates hormones, affecting growth, mood regulation, and many other important bodily functions supported by hormone regulation. Drake is friendly, playful, loves country music, Pinocchio and online shopping. When it came to a wish choice […]
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University of New England hires associate provost for community, equity, and diversity
BIDDEFORD — The University of New England is pleased to announce that G. Christopher Hunt, Ed.D., will join the university’s leadership team as the associate provost for Community, Equity, and Diversity. He will start Aug. 1. This is a newly created position at UNE, providing institutional leadership around race and diversity and affecting virtually every area […]
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Hannaford donates $250,000 to support local farms impacted by COVID-19 across New England and New York
100 Maine farmers to receive funding via American Farmland Trust grant program.
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Maine CASA to Hold an Online Training on Aug. 11-14
Interested in speaking up for a Maine child? The Maine Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Program is holding its fall training for volunteer advocates on Aug. 11-14. The online, four-day training is free, and participants learn about all aspects of child advocacy. Maine CASAs are community volunteers who are appointed to serve as guardians ad […]
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Ronald McDonald House Receives $50,000 Donation from Saco & Biddeford Savings
The donation will support a 15-room expansion of RMHC Maine’s Portland House.