The Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association, Ore Nell’s restaurant and Golden Harvest Produce Market have joined an innovative effort to reduce food waste in the food service industry, repurpose quality ingredients, and prepare meals to feed the community, according to a Gather press release. Gather, a nonprofit anti-hunger organization, has created Seacoast Waste Not to address […]
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Saco Splash Pad receives unanimous approval from Planning Board
The Rotary Club of Biddeford-Saco’s two-year-long dream of building a 1,700-square-foot splash pad at 75 Franklin St. has received unanimous approval from the Saco Planning Board. The project, spearheaded by past Rotary Club President Brenda Pollock, was born out of a desire to create a lasting and impactful contribution to the community’s children, according to […]
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Saco Middle School students spread kindness across the community
SMS students took part in a “Raise Craze” event to spread kindness and raise money last week.
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Old Orchard Beach residents say live music is too loud during off season
Residents living near Patron Mexican Restaurant say the business has live music that lasts well beyond their permitted hours.
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County Report: With wireless alert, York County EMA can inform public of imminent public emergency
If there were big trouble on the coast – flooding, widespread road damage, bridges swamped, a stubborn uncontrolled fire in northern York County that threatens life and limb, or a civil emergency – the faster emergency officials can get word out to the public, the better. Now, York County Emergency Management Agency officials have an […]
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Saco City Council prohibits camping in public parks
The ordinance is a response to encampments in Diamond Riverside Park this summer.
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Saco Public Works director will be missed
Patrick Fox has been instrumental in preserving Saco’s coastline, councilors say.
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County Report: Five York County Jail residents graduate from food service training program
Five men who currently reside at York County Jail in Alfred took advantage of an educational opportunity during their stay that has been demonstrated to result in employment opportunities after release. The men, who all volunteer in the York County Jail kitchen, have used their time to participage in IN2WORK, a program of Aramark, that […]
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Biddeford honors Employee and Volunteer of the Year
Biddeford Mayor Martin Grohman and City Manager James Bennett presented awards to the Employee and Volunteer of the Year award recipients at the city’s Employee and Volunteer Banquet on Sept. 19. Brian Dunphe, recreation coordinator, has been named the 2024 Employee of the Year for the city of Biddeford. Dunphe has worked for the city […]
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Saco School Board honors long-serving member
Beth Johnston has served on the Saco School Board for 20 years, and has been a champion of the new school project