AUGUSTA – The Governor’s Energy Office, through the Clean Energy Partnership, is granting $299,690 to Biddeford Schools and Adult Education. The grant will develop curricula, fund internships and apprenticeships, provide job training, and prepare 70 individuals for careers in the clean energy and energy efficiency sectors, according to Sen. Henry Ingwersen, D-Arundel. The program will […]
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Baby lobsters at UNE will help inform DNA research
The University of New England is the home of two families of tiny, baby lobsters — dozens of them, each no larger than a thumbtack — which are currently being raised and studied by students and faculty as part of an ongoing, novel research project into the genetic basis for their rare coloration. Miniature crustaceans in […]
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County Report: York County approves $21.5 million tax commitment
York County Commissioners approved the tax commitment of $21.5 million at their July 10 meeting and soon thereafter, the county’s 29 municipalities received their tax bills for fiscal year 2025 – which began July 1 – in their mailboxes. The tax collected from the municipalities represents the lions’ share of the annual county budget which […]
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Saco city administrator appoints interim harbormaster
David Pendleton has been appointed the interim harbormaster for Saco, effective immediately. Pendleton will serve in this interim role, in addition to his current responsibilities as deputy fire chief, through April 1. Pendleton brings a wealth of experience and a deep connection to Maine’s coastal communities, according to a statement from the city. He began […]
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County Report – York County dredge project progresses
Michels Construction from Wisconsin was chosen as the dredge operator.
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Saco historian brings his fascination with the past to his modern day job
Peter Scontras was named the first Saco City Historian in January.
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Thornton Academy campus gets a little greener
In an effort to reforest the campus, Thornton Academy will be planting indigenous trees throughout the grounds.
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Camp Ellis community hosts HarborFest Aug. 4
Get a gander of what a working waterfront looks like at Saco’s Camp Ellis HarborFest on Sunday, Aug. 4. Camp Ellis is a coastal neighborhood of Saco. It is one of the most erosive sections of Maine’s coastline according to Maine Geological Survey. Devastating winter storms caused destruction along all of Maine’s coast this January, […]
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School Board vacancies in both Saco and Biddeford
Both Biddeford an Saco have school board vacancies which they are seeking to fill. The Saco School Board is seeking a new member to represent Ward 1. A vacancy occurred following Ward 1 School Board member Arthur “Artie” Archie’s resignation on July 10. The chosen candidate will serve for the remainder of Archie’s term, which […]
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Saco explores downtown gateway concept plan
The Saco City Council heard a concept plan Monday night that would create a more welcoming entrance into downtown.